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The silver state news. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1907-1909, 1907-09-09
The Euil Effects from
lndiscriminate Boosting

The Denver Daily inning Record
makes the following pertinent re-
marks editorially, in regard to in
discriminate boosting of new mining
camps:
"Organized knocking would help
most new mining camps more than
any amount of indiscriminate boost
ing, organized or ~unorganized. Once
it becomes known that public opin-
ion in a new mining camp would not
permit the waste of capital in wildcat
schemes, there would not be the least
difficulty in securing all the capital
needed for legitimate development of
that camp.
ITO boost for the other fellow s
game, whether it is good or bad, is a
rule that insures summer seas anu
smooth seas for the most outrageous
swindlers. The principle is the same
as that expressed in the proverb:
You scratch my back and III scratch
yours and it may be taken to indi-
cate the presence of vermin.
1.-The promoter or operator who
ventures to express an honest opinion
ooouI d PIoniolloh nc hhoWs W DC uis
honest is marked for punishment by
cliques that fear exposure, and the
members of which can only hope for
success in an atmosphere of indiscrim-
mate boosting. AS a result, silence
about fakes is enforced and only the
boosters are permitted to talk.
"As the nature of indiscriminats
boosting is easily detected, it's effect
is to discredit all reports from camps
where indiscriminate boosting is prev
alent. Investors become wary, ane
The silver state news. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1907-1909, 1907-09-09
WHAT CONSTITUTES A MINE


According to Webster and other au
thorities, a mine is 80 pit where min
erals are dug There are many
other definitions, some now obsolete
and others e~xtant, but all of which
and even comprehensive. An ex
act, all-inelusive definition of the
term seems almost impossible, as so
much depends upon the point of view
taken. For instance, the geologist
engineer, operator, miner and pros
pector each has a different and dis
tinct understanding Of the term
from his own standpoint. SO, too, have
the legal profession, among whom the
Interpretation is as varied and unique
as the variety and number of mining
eases, the statutes and mining laws
Notwithstanding.
Apropos of the legal Interpretation
of the term, and the elasticity thereof,
a recent case up for appeal before thu
Full Court in Australia is rather in
teresting. One Samuel Peters, in the
employ of the Princess Harbor Coal
Oil and General company, was drown
ed in an attempt to recover his boat,
which was adrift in the harbor. A
resident magistrate granted 300
pounds damages to the widow, under
the workers compensation act. The
The silver state news. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1907-1909, 1907-09-09
REPORT

REPORT
Of the Condition of
THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK,
At Winnemucca, in the State of Ne
vada, at the Close of Business,
August %, 1907.
The silver state news. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1907-1909, 1907-09-09
The Era of Production is
Following the Discovery Period

A year ago last summer the discoy-
cry period for mines in Humboldt
county began and has continued un-
interruptedly since. The intervening
time has been one continuous round of
new discoveries in all parts of the
county. The papers of the county
have been filed with news Of strikes
in this district, in that section, and IN
all parts of humboldt county, the
most highly mineralized part of the
great state of Nevada. Some of these
nave been rash in the
description of new strikes; some have
infused in their columns matter o
such a nature as to somewhat impair
the industry in certain sections, which
has been responsible for some camps
being believed by some people to be
only "boosted into prominence
But the Humboldt county discov-
cries have been made. Enough val
liable ore has been located to make a
nation wealthy.
Following upon this discovery era,
the period for the production has Sc
in That is, it has begun in some
mines and districts where shipping ia
~cilities were good, and where the ore
was in sight, ready to be taken out
without a great deal of preliminary
development work.
1t is a pleasure to note the mines
in the county that have begun to pro-
duce mineral, or that have started ore
wagons from mine to railroad. The
era of production follows always the
period of discovery in mines that are
genuine, that are not wildcat, and
that are discovered In the minera
belts of Humboldt county.
But this era of production has not
set in too soon for the good Of the
industry in this county. The lavish
ness with which some newspapers Of
Humboldt county have told of new
strikes, and the many strikes that
nave Deer made have given rise to
the impression that unless great pro
d~uction is soon to follow, many of the
reported strikes nave been false, and
The silver state news. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1907-1909, 1907-09-09

both legitimate and illegitimate pro
motions suffer.
"Such conditions call for heroic
remedies. Vigilance committees have
been organized on far less provoca-
ton. The good name of a mining
camp should be protected by all those
that have the true welfare of the
camp at heart, and by those who are
dependent for success on its perma-
nen prosperity.
"The promoter that makes use of
the fame of a good mining district in
order to sell worthless mining stock
to people from whom capital could
otherwise be drawn for legitimate
mining ventures, may be rightly class
ed as an undesirable citizen. He
should be treated as an enemy OF
the people, and should be made to feel
the force of public disapproval ex-
pressed in no uncertain tanner.
"Any good mining camp, as already
asserted, can secure all the capital 1T
needs if it will rid itself of undesira-
BILE citizens of the class here mention
ed. Vigilance committees should be
organized when necessary, and condl-
tions in the best camps call for untlr-
ing vigilance, because the best camps
are usually the ones most afflicted
There is no occasion to resort to III
lawful action, however. All that is
required is publicity, publicity of the
kind that any camp can have If the
people of the camp are sufficiently
aroused to the necessity for publicity
GAS the word was originally used
a booster was a capper for a gambling
game. His presence calls for the
service of a community bouncer.'
The silver state news. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1907-1909, 1907-09-09
RESOURCES.

RESOURCES.
Loans and discounts. -. S S03,97l.04
O~verdrafts, secured and
unsecured ............ 6o,o51.27
u. S. Bonds to secure cir
eulation 20,5oo.oo
Bonds, securities, etc.. 7O,143.0o
Banking house, furni-
ture and fixtures 100000
Other real estate owned. 15,35s.l5
Due from National Banks
(not reserve agcnts) -. 15s,9O0 30
Due from State Banks
and Bankers .......... 3~1,23s.51
Due from approved re-
serve agents ........ 2~4l,7o7.l2
Checks and other cash
items ................ l,7ss77
Notes of other National
Banks ................. 100000
Fractional paper currtn-
cy, nickels and cents. 2710I
Lawful money
eserv in
bank, viz:
Specie .s76,s32.00
legal tender
notes ......... 1874 90 7~o,206.00
Redemption fund with
U. S. Treasurer 6 per
cent of circulation 80. l,165.00
Total. .$1,497 ,402.s SO
The silver state news. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1907-1909, 1907-09-09

The Eilers Music company, having
opened salesrooms in Reno, intending
purchasers of pianos will find it to their
interest to address the manager, Fl. }.
Werner, 81 West Plaza street, Reno,
Nevada. Jl0-1w
The silver state news. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1907-1909, 1907-09-09
FALL SAMPLES OF

custom made clothing now in. Chica-
go and San Francisco houses. Very
hobby patterns and rail- s~tyles-the
very latest. Come around and make
your selection. We will guarantee to
save you money.
+. C. ROBINS & co.
The silver state news. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1907-1909, 1907-09-09
THE CEDUI.LAs q A

The best 5 cent cigar on tn emar-
ket. Smokers, try them Havana
cigars.
+. q. ROBINS e. co.
Imperial Valley press., 1907-08-03

kept them. They also claim that ! made certain promises to Holtville peo- pie which did not carry ont. Every single item promised is in Holtville and more, whole lot more.
 have a note here about having sold property in Imperial. The only prop erty ever sold in Imperial was my own property I did not want to buy lots there, but the Imperial Land Co. needed money so finally I bought twenty-five lots l had twenty-five lots along there simply because they wanted me to buy them, yet turned right around and sold them. I think the most got for them was $500. As for as the statement that used the argument that Imperial would be the future county seat. There isn't word of truth in it.
 Mir. Howe has tried to throw discred- it on the banks of this valley. think that is the meanest thinga man can do. He would not only damage the bank but other people. He claims l have used these banks for Fl Centro. A committee can go and inspect these banks. There is not dollar of the capital of this bank kept in any other bank or the money of any other bank kept in this bank. The money this bank owns is used right in this part of the Valley.
 In Imperial, they have claimed that I have tried to get the liquor clause talk en out of the townsite. I have not. would be just as powerless to do that as anybody else in the Valley.
 [These cover the main false assertions and questions asked by the Imperial push. Mir. Holt spoke at length and gave facts and proofs in every instance, but space forblds us printing the speech in full-Ed.]
Imperial Valley press., 1907-08-03
Communicated

When Imperial found on the 18th day of July that they were no longer "it," as the boy says, they conceived and ex- ecuted most slanderous letter against Mr. Holt. Since then they have done everything in their power to turn the attention of the voters of the valley from the main issue to MT. Holt personally, thereby hoping to befog the people and prejudice them against Mir. Holt and whatever he favors.
 The farmer of the valley has no truer friend than MT. Holt. He is loyal friend to everything that helps develop the great resources of the valley.
 But all that has nothing to do with the county seat question. Mir. Holt is not on trial. Whatever he has done or will do is notin any way involved in the issue. The issue is very plain and sim pie. Where do we want the county seat? All this talk about monopoly, despotism and political corruption has nothing to do with it. It is entirely ontslde and foreign and away beyond the simple location of the county seat. The people of one town are as good as the people of any other. The town af- fairs will be run about the same, county seat or no county seat. The people themselves in each town will control their own affairs and business will be conducted on the same general lines.
 But everyone in the valley will be- come more or less interested in thecoun- ty seat, the county's town. Then will it not be far better for the people of the whole valley to have their own town, the county's town at Fl Centro, where small trees planted this spring are al- ready higher then the cottages, where soil and art will combine to make most beautiful city, city typical of the pro- dnctiveness of the valley, rather than have it located at Imperial, which on account of it's unfortunate location will for many years represent more clearly an arid desert town. Now there are IdCIS anu nO OHS Icdlihco bHCHI hlOAO forcibly than the people of Imperial themselves. No one has lamented more bitterly the soil condition at Imperial than they themselves. They most fully realize it, so the mere mentioning of it adds nothing to their regrets. The trav- cling public. disinterested visitors of the valley, unanimously agree that it would be a calamity to locate the county seat there. No one wishes them loss or seeks their injury. The surrounding country will make their town invest ments always worth one hundred cents on dollar of what they have cost. But these inevitable conditions have cut off their hope of great gam. We are all looking and working ssfor. the greatest possible growth and development of the whole valley. For that reason the county's town should be one which will be very attractive and alluring to the stranger seeking investment in the val- ley. One which will be the pride of all the valley, One for which no excuses and apologies will become necessary. One, where after few years of hard work on the farm, having acquired a competence, the farmer can make his future home one of comfort and pleas ure. "WILLIAM"
 e. m @ @.t....ll ska fasrnaN
Imperial Valley press., 1907-08-03

See H. c. Grlswold. the farmer agent. about selling your land for you.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1907-09-06
SULPHURATED FRUITS
DIR. Wiley at Washington TO BE Asked
10 Sanction Experiments.

Washington, Sept. According
to change OF plan at the Depart
ment OF Agriculture, a large part OF
the work of analysis and study which
was to have been done at the San
Francisco laboratory in reference to
the question of sulphurated fruits
may be done in Washington. DR..
Bigelow, the assistant chemist OF the
Bureau OF Chemistry. has tele-
graphed DR.. II. w. Wiley asking for
authority TO send samples here and
TO hire freight car to transport the
samples collected in the course OF the
Investigations thus far made. II is
expected that this will be authorized.
and the samples will be stored here
and the analyses made from time to
time.
These experiments are intended TO
test the effect OF the passage OF time
In eliminating sulphur from the fruit.
The more immediate experiments.
intended to test the quantity OF sui
phur in the fruit at different stages
OF the preserving processes, as we'll
as when served on the table. will be
carried out AT the laboratory in san
Francisco. II is expected that about
two weeks from now It will be pos
sible TO announce some OF the results
Meantime the Bureau of Chemistry
probably will issue its bulletins deal
ing with the effect OF sulphur on the
health OF consumers.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1907-09-06
HE STOPPED AN ELOPEMENT.
Young Man Hires Negro 20 Slay Wo-
man Whom His Father Loved.

Middleton, La, Sept. 4.-The mys.
terry surrounding the murder two
weeks ago OF Mrs. Lonnie Bond, a
comely widow, and her 5-year-old
son, by a load Of buckshot fired
through a window into the bed in
which they slept, has been uncovered.
1t Is declared that Benjamin Baucum,
20 years old, son of DR.. James Bau-
cum, a prominent physician, en-
ployed Green Cooper, a negro, to kill
the woman, who was 35 years old,
upon being unable to persuade his
father not to elope with her.
The assassination is said to have
been a new application of the un-
written law; that young Baucum
planned the deco in order to save his
aged mother from disgrace. DR..
Baucum has six children and is 60
years old. Benjamin. the eldest,
learned that his father, whose infatu-
alton for the widow was a common
scandal. had mortgaged all of his
property and intended TO desert his
family. The son pleaded with his
father not to bring disgrace upon the
family, but Dr. Bancum declined to
give up his passion, commanding his
son to keep silent about the proposed
fight.
The boy, driven to desperation,
concluded that the solution of the
trouble lay in killing Mrs. Bond. II
is said that he paid the negro $50 for
his work. 1t was intended to spare
the child, but the little fellow lay be-
tween his mother and the window.
and a score of buckshot passed
through his body and thence into
the body Of his mother.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1907-09-06
SALMON NOT HINDERED
BY GOLDEN DRIFT DAM
Prominent Grants PAss Citizen
Makes Some Very Important
Observe tions.

Editor Courier. Dear Sir: That the
salmon fishing industry is likely to
remain a permanent one in the waters
of the Rogue River. is very patent to
anyone who will take the trouble to
visit the Golden Drift Cos dam.
three miles above town, and see the
hosts of salmon which are hourly
passing through the fshway and pro-
ceeding towards the head of the river
to the spawning grounds. 1t was my
pleasure Friday. August 23 to stand
and count the enormously large SAL
mon which made their exit through
the fishway and proceed up the river.
from 10 minutes to IL, noon till 10
minutes to O'Clock | counted l62
fish which passed out Of the fishwsy
the first 20 passed through in six
minutes, the next 20 in eight
minutes, the next 20 in six minutes,
the next in five minutes. the next in
eight minutes, the next in eight
minutes the next in nine minutes the
next in nine minutes and two in the
next minute making the total of l62
fish in 60 minutes these dsh would
average 45 pounds each.
1t would be very instructive to the
citizens Of Josephine county If they
would take the time to 60 up and see
the fsh ascending the river to its
headwaters there to spawn and stock
the stream with fish for the market
In the future.
Yours truly,
II. L. ANDREWS.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1907-09-06
DON'T PUT IT OFF LONGER
Get Rid OF That INDIGESTION at
Once by Using Mona.

Many people in Grants Pass are
slowly poisoning themselves by
chronic indigestion. Their neglect
TO cure sluggishness of the important
orga4s of indigestion tiils the system
with fermenting and decaying food
that results in sick headache, heart
burn. bad taste in the mouth and
many other symptoms.
Mi o-ns stomach tablets are for the
special relief of such sufferers. They
quickly cure the worst cases of 10
digest on and when used few days
the pain aun distress often felt after
meals will disappear.
. Mi-o-na stomach tablets cost but 80
cents . box and do more good than n
dozen boxes of the ordinary digestive
tablets. Demsrsy gives AN absolute,
unqualified guarantee to refund the
money ii Mi-o-na fails to cure.
American War Fleet at Honolulu.
Honolulu, Sept i,-The United
States cruiser squadron which ar
rived at this port yesterday will re-
main here for fortnight,
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1907-09-06
COUNTY PRISONERS ARE
VERY WELL TREATED
Judas Jewell Tells How They are
Woll r cd and Cared For by
County OfficiAls.

Editor Courier: As the treatment
Of the prisoners in our county jail
was made a subject Of comment at the
evening union meeting Of August 20,
/ think that justice to all parties
concerned requires that | should state
q few facts in the case.
While the 1ailer has the immediate
control of the prisoners, 1t is made
the duty of the county court to see
that they are humsnely cared for {;
and so far as this county is concerned,
think that we have fully discharged
our duty. In fact, no one who. has
a proper regard for truth would speak
otherwise.
Our prisoners are allowed to be out
on the court yard most all Of every
day They are perfectly free to talk
with anyone, and to have all the read
ing matter that they want. They
also get plenty to eat aud have good
beds to sleep on. They are treated
just as well as prisoners could be.
The prisoners themselves will gladly
testify to the truth Of what l am
saying
The man who undertook to create a
little cheap sensation Sunday evening
by trying to make it appear that
our prisoners w.re suffering for want
Of proper attention, should have
beon rebuked on the Ispot. And il he
is any part Of Christian gentleman,
he will yet make due apology. Those
in charge Of the meeting should have
done so at the time.
Those. e.who have known the present
county Judge during his residence in
this county for the past 20 years will
testify that he has always been ready
to make any sacrifice for the comfort
Of those who need help and sympathy
They know, too. that he has con-
sistently stood for truth. temperance
and justice, regardless Of personal
gain.
STEPHEN JEWELL.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1907-09-06
LITTLE POCKET PHYSICIAN
Hyomei 10 Guaranteed by Dem
arny to Cure Catnrrh.

Thousands Who have been cured by
Hyomei call the inhaler that comes
with every outfit the Little Pocket
Physician" as it is so small that il
can be carried in the pocket or purse.
There is really no excuse whatever
for anyone having cstarrh now that
Hyomei is so readily obtainable. II
you have any doubt about .ts value,
Demarsy will let you have complete
outfit, with the understanding that un
less 1t cures catsrrh. it will not cost
you cent.
The complete Hy-o-mei outfit con-
sists of the Little Pocket Physi.
clan and a bottle of Hy-o-mei and
costs only sl.o0. making it the most
economical as well as the only guar
snteed treatment for the cure of
cstarrh. Remember that Hv.o mel
cures catsrrh without stomach dosing,
applying the medication and healing
where the disease germs are present.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1907-09-06

Hood River never misses an oppor-
tnnity to advertise their valley and
their fruit, and special effort ID
always made to give persons OF
prominence and especially railroad
men an experience of Hood River
hospitality and chance to take a
trip through that pretty and product
i've valley as is proven by the follow
ing from the Hood River News Let
ter:
superintendent Campbell and Gen
eral Passenger Agent MoMurray, Of
the o. K. Il N, accompanied by Mr.,
Lee, Of the New York Press, were
in the city the latter part OF the week
and took trip over the valley. Hon.
Il. L. Smith took charge Of the party
and piloted them to the various
places of interest. They visited the
home of Oscar Vanderbilt and we're
royalty treated while at his place.
The railroad dignitsries were highly
pleased at the development Of the
country, ana feel that Hood River il
deserving of special attention in re.
spect TO its shipping facilities "
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1907-09-06
American War Fleet nj Honolu,


Toxic, Sept. t.-The following Il
an oficial statement OF the loss OF
life and damage caused by the re-
cent floods;
Killed. S4S; injured. 20; missing
17S; buildings destroyed, 1897; par
tally destroyed. 1876; washed away
slA2; hooded, 1889: embank-
ments broken, 1870; bridges washed
away, s76. Rice and other crops
suffered heavily In the flooded dis
tricts, but II is believed that the rice
crop Of the whole country will be
slightly above the average.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1907-09-06
tisahh In the Canal lone

The highwsges paid make II q temp,
tation to our Young artisans to Join
the force Of skilled workmen needed &c
constrnct the Panama Canal. Many
are restrained however by the fear OF
fevets and malaria Ii is the know
ing ones-those who have used Eleo.
trio Bitters who got Mere without
this Tear. well knowing they are safe
from mslsrious influence with Eleo.
tric Bitters on hand. Cares blood
poison too, biliousness. weakness and
all stomach. liver and kidney
troubles Guaranteed by all drug.
gistS soc.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1907-09-06
General Robert E. Lee

WAS the greatest General the 'world
has ever known. Ballard's Snow
Liniment is the greatest Liniment
Quickly cores all pains. II is within
the reach of all T. Il. Pointer
hempstesd, TeI., writes; This is 10
certify that Billiards. Snow Liniment
II has been used in my household for
years and has been found to be an
excellent Linimen, for Rheumaitc
pains Lam never without it," For
sale by. National Drug Co, and by
Demarsy.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1907-09-06
Mother and Children Drowned

Albuquerque, n, NJ. Sept. g.
News has Just reached here that Mrs.
Louisa Hill Carabaial, wife OF a
farmer, and seven children were
drowned In a food. resulting from
heavy rains, in Alamo creek. Sierra
county last Friday night. The food
caused damage estimated at $4,000.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1907-09-06
The Touch That Heals

Is the touch of Bucklen's Arnics
Sslve. Its the hsppiest combination
OF Arnics flowers and healing balssms
ever compounded. No matter how
old the sore or ulcer is, this sslve
will cure it. For burns, scslds, cuts
wounds or piles, Il hiss no equal
Guaranteed BY all druggists, 25c-
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1907-09-06

London, Sept. "A sudden gust
OF wind caught the Erin brosdside
yesterday, and Sir Thomas Linton
and a party OF friends. who were hav-
ins luncheon in the saloon. were
thrown from their seats when the
yacht eareened. A quick turn Of the
helm saved the boat from capsiTinS.