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The Ketchikan miner., 1907-04-20

Now comes Congressman Rainey, of Illinois, who was member of the congressional party which recently visited the isthmus to inspect the canal work, with the charge that the commissary department is wholly rotten, and that in his opinion care ful investigation would reveal scan- dai "second only to the bum meat scandal ot the Spanish American war;" He says that while the com missariat is supposed to serve the workmen with food at cost, the stew ards have orders to make profit of at least $50 to s60 week, and that shoes which can be bought in the states for 8 pair are sold by the commissariat at @8. Rainey is a chronic grumbler. What does he sup pose that commissariat is there for his health?
The Ketchikan miner., 1907-04-20

President Roosevelt is inclined to believe That we ought to know the exact physical value. of our railroad properties. It was presentation of exactly this view that took up a,large part of senatog La Follette'sI great speech at the last long ssession of con gress. Wonder if the presidents s'in-. clination to lie down on the same couch in fellowship with La Toilette had anything to do with Spooner's precipitsts retirement from the Sen. alsf
The Ketchikan miner., 1907-04-20

Once more it has been shown that as between the Republican party and the hybrid Democracy of Mir. Hearst and his crew there is a vast number of old line Democrats who can be de- pended on to go over to the Repub- licans, foot, horse and dragoon.
The Ketchikan miner., 1907-04-20

The Chinese are to make ''dignifi- ed protest'' against the attitude of the San Francisco people in establish ing seperate schools for Orientals, and this digrified protest is to take the shape of schools conducted and exclusively by themselves. 6 ood thing, and will probably save the San Francisco folks little more money for the grafters to get away with.
The Ketchikan miner., 1907-04-20

What shall it profit a man if he get the earth and lose the good things thereof?-or words to that effect. Andrew Carnegie has given the city of Pittsburg total of $26, 600, 900, and yet strike of brew CTS shuts off the beer supply.
The Ketchikan miner., 1907-04-20

The eastern papers say that Gov. Hughes, of New York may turn to the people. Those who have followed the course Of Legislation at Albany gre Of the opinion that he may .be obliged to turn to the people, Nsvep was a well meaning governor up against as persistent bunch of oldlgangdtcrs.'
The Ketchikan miner., 1907-04-20

Looks like they would never get to the end of the "revelations" concern ing the operations of Boss Rueff in San Francisco. No wonder the earth shuddered 50 hard that the town fell down.
The Ketchikan miner., 1907-04-20

ssBig Bill'' and s'Little Brooches" are the names that are being used down in Ohio to designate the two Buckeye candidates for the Repub- Han nomination for Presiden Most anybody can guess which.is which.
The Ketchikan miner., 1907-04-20

Later and correct reports show that the Democrats control the Chicago council by small majority. This is condition that will by no means simplify Mayor-elect Busse's task of giving the city good government.
The Ketchikan miner., 1907-04-20

If these troubles that keep Presi- dent Roosevelt in the middle of the stage continues, he will have to accept another term in order to have time to finish up unfinished busipess.
The Ketchikan miner., 1907-04-20

But would 50, OOO, OOV fund be big enough to defeat Roosevelt .manY In these day of big figures S5, 900, GOO looks like a piker's subscription to charity. .M st
The Ketchikan miner., 1907-04-20

The federal attorneys are but little concerned by the dismisssal of $50 counts against the Standard Oil con- pany by the Chicago court. They still have 1850 left.
The Ketchikan miner., 1907-04-20

''Hearst will be heard from yet, y asys a Nebraska paper. Sure. He is paying one man s5O,000 3 year to run his word factory.
The Ketchikan miner., 1907-04-20

' The earthquake was one of the few enterprises apparently that didn't
 have to see Abe Ruef before 1t could
 do business in San Francisco.
The Ketchikan miner., 1907-04-20

Judging from the number of Chautauqua- -orato ator-senators, the U. s. senate is the latter-day royal road to tho lecture platform.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1907-08-16

Willie" said the school teacher, :" do you know why we burn fireworks on the Fourth of JulyP"
 '' Yes, sir; so we can show the neigh bors we we got just as much money to spend foolishly us they have, :" replied Willie.--Judge.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1907-08-16

"Mr. Subbubs, said the station agent at Swamphurst as Subbubs alighted from the 6:l0 p. m. train, your new servant girl left the house today"
 "Is that all she left?'' sobbed Sub bulbs, wringing his hands. "What of my wife an dchildrenF Philadelphia | Press.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1907-08-16

'.Doctor, how can l cure insomniag 2 l I'm not getting sleep these days before 4 O o'clock in the morning
 Have boy knock on your door at midnight and tell you it s time to get up. ''-Cleveland Leader.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1907-08-16
Citing A Case

ohve-Do you believe that the quick, lunch counter habit has bad effect on the hearti
 Violet--It had on Tom $ heart. He fell in love with pretty waitress Smart Set.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1907-08-16

" Youngling is going to marry the widow Henpeek. {" ...
 "Why, she $ twice as old as he is. y
 "0h, well, he Il age fast enough after the wedding. Town and Coun- try.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1907-08-16

Mistress-Your cold is very bad, Jane. What are you doing for iti
 Jane-Oh, yess, ma am. The chemist lave give me some eremoniated stinc- ture of Queen Anne.-Punch.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1907-08-16

A woman always wants to be man s friend so he can do something for her to prove that he is glad of it.-Chicago News.
The Goldfield news. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1904-1911, 1907-12-07
MENTION

James d. Sword is down from Nina
for a few days.
W. E. Sullivan of Boise City. Idaho, is
in camp. He made the trip to Rawhide
last week and was much impressed with
the new camp.
DIR. w. K. Robinson and Mrs. Robin
son are having an outing at Catalina
and Los Angeles and may take a trip to
Honolulu before returning.
Geo. L. Mckay of New York, has been
down at Gold Mountain for several days
inspecting the mines of that district,
and is much pleased with the showing.
Alexander Russell arrived in camp
Thursday, having come all the way from
San Francisco in an automobile, and
says he had a splendid trip.
James r. Davis. j. w. Finch and
Harold Baxter returned last night from
a short trip to Round Mountain, where
they have been inspecting the LOTUS
and Davis holdings.
w. H.. Stills left for Chicago Thursday
morning and will spend the HOLIDAYS at
home with his family. On his way back
he. will stop at Denver and superintend
the tests on his Gold Mountain ores that
he shipped there some time ago.
Arthur winslow of Boston. one of the
former owners of the Combination. has
been in Goldfeld the past week looking
after his mining interests. Mr.. Winslow
is a heavy holder of Goldfeid Consol-
dated stock, having taken in a large
block when his company went into the
merger.
The Goldfield news. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1904-1911, 1907-12-07

Could the people of oobdasld be expected to endure this state Of affairs
Iongr7 Had the time notc come to Gappls with the underlying aus " ID m
happy lott Lured O m by thu vision of riches revehng in al abundance n easy
money! vel had not reckoned that the time would come when " . would regret
the indifference Of the past to the inevitable end toward which the camp va
drifting, by temporihng with the labor macontsns OF the Miners union, and
we only aroused ourselves when we came to the full realization that the camp as
all but ruined.
It is a most astonishing and iamentable and huminhsing thought that this
imperial camp blessed with such virgin riches as unknown to the world before
with millions at her feet and only awaiting the slight effort to recover them.
should be supine, impotent and bewnderd, cowardly and abj~ly awaiting the
domination Of . few labor agtators so that we al open mp and rn u own
mines and conduct or own business enterprises without their interference and
dictatton
But troops seem the only recourse. We have many things to fear from a pro-
longed strike in h teeth Of winter, AM We arr unprepsred, with peace omces
insufficient 70 cope with a serious situation Remember Cripple Creek, Telluride
and other camps. Recall the last strike Another such would bankrupt the
county and iupoversh hGr business men, should 1t be undertaken single handed
without the aid II outside help without troops IL would probably be six months
or a year before the mines would starr up work again. and W know what that
would mean to the camp
Give u two years If uninterrupted mining and ooldned will show the world
the greatest gold camp the history Of mining has We known. That " will
realize suh Al era Of peaceful industry is now assured, for It last Goldheld has
asserted herself.
The Goldfield news. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1904-1911, 1907-12-07
SEVEN T1oUoHs DIsT11CT
MORE ACTIVE XXAN EvE1

There is more activity in the Seven
Troughs district now than ever before
said a prominent operator of that dis
trict to a representative of the Loyelock
Tribune. land 1t is estimated that over
1000 men are working in and around
the hills at Farrell. The Salt Lake and
Nevada Exploration company have two
big strikes, one on the Wild Cat and
another on the Little Hero. The find on
the latter. which was only made re-
Gently. promises to equal If not surpass
that on the former. The ledge shows a
width of four feet. all shipping ore.
while 10 inches lying mex to the foot
wall runs very high and is classed as
picture ore. The ledge on the Little
Hero runs east and west, while that on
the Wild Cat strikes north and south.
Charles and John Magill. who have
an option on the Blue Bird, also have a
big strike. and to Mrs. Charles Magili
belongs the honor of finding the ore
which led to the discovery of the vein-
Mrs. Magill. who is an ~enthusiast on
mining. was spending a few days with
her husband, and while on the hill as
covered some very rich float. Speci-
mems We're carried to camp AMI wneh
the men returned to the place very llttie
work was required to uncover the ledge
The showing on the Blue Bird is a DIE
one and that 1t will develop big things
there is no question.
The surface of the Wild Cat. Little
Hero and Blue Bird is literally sovereu
with float. and a shipment of hign grace
could easily be made by gathering II up
y sample was recently broken from a
corner post tu..r of the float ara d
$1,000 ASSAY returned"
The Goldfield news. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1904-1911, 1907-12-07
xoHoYAX 3 x1DBwATE1
OPENS ron BUs1NEss

The first passenger train over the
Tonopah & Tidewater left Goldfeld at
ZOOS Thursday afternoon. and the first
one from the south left Los Angeles on
Thursday evening at s o'clock. Both
daily service each way is being main
tanned. The train went out over the
line Of the Goldfeld & Bullfrog rail
road, having made traffic arrangements
with that road and the Tonopah & Gold
feld, their own line starting at Beatty
The new road has taken az it's trade
mark THE Nevada Short Line and as
it's schedule calls for only Is hour
from Goldfeld to Los Angeles. the motto
is appropriate. Through reclining chair
cars and Pullman buffet sleeping cars
will be operated from Tonopah to Los
Angeles and connections are made al
Ludlow. Cal, with the coast lines Of the
Santa Fe.
The opening of this road means much
to Goldfeld and Southern Nevada gen.
orally, as 1t will be a strong competition
of the older roads, both for freight and
passenger business. on account of the
shorter time schedule. The effect is
seen already in the reduction of about
20 per cent in the passenger rates be-
tween here and Los Angeles. Another
thing of importance to the district is the
establishing of Offices by the Postal
Telegraph company at all agency sta
lions OF the railroad. insuring excellent
service over its extensive system OF
telegraph and cable lines.
The Goldfield news. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1904-1911, 1907-12-07

Irving X. Harrington & Co.. one of the
largest mining firms in the country,
have taken a fine suite of rooms in the
new Goldfeld News building. and VIII
hereafter be found at numbers 211. 212
and 213. second floor.
Harrington & Co. do a general mining
and brokerage business. with main Of
fees at s7-41 Wall street New York
with branch offices at Philadelphia
Pittsburg and Washington. and their
business is both large and prosperous,
standing among the foremost mining
firms of the country.
The Goldfeld branch of the Irving X.
Harrington company will be the head
quarters for their operating department
which is Incorporated as the Harrington
Exploration company. and will be in
charge of their consulting engineer. w.
H.. Ferguson. a former resident Of Gold
field.
The Goldfield news. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1904-1911, 1907-12-07
WIN. :. H1EwH1 1Bxu8Ns
TO aAxvATIoM AM!
War CRY of November 3D.

Our readers will be glad to learn that
ex-Lieutenant Colonel Brewer has been
re-accepted for service, with the rank OF
major. The pleasure will be intensified
by the demonstration our old comrade
has given of his sincere and deep regret
for the mistaken step he took in re-
linquishing his God-honored post and
the results that have followed. and also
his determination to atone for it with a
life of unreserved devotion to the flag
and his ambition to be of any service
he can In any position to which he may
be appointed in any country designated.
The Goldfield news. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1904-1911, 1907-12-07
Ho1r1uAx1oMs ron DIRECTORS
ron K0Hx11UWA CLUE

The attention of the members of the
Montezuma club is called to the follow
ing extract from the bylaws:
"On the second Monday Of December
OF each year. beginning with the year
1907, at 1880 o'clock p. M. a meeting OF
the club shal be held for the purpose OF
selecting from h regular members OF
the club a committee of Ave. who shall
prepare and submit a list of twenty-five
members names. eleven of whom shall
be voted for as directors at the next en-
suing club election"
The Goldfield news. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1904-1911, 1907-12-07
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The Goldfield news. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1904-1911, 1907-12-07

The ct. & To Tonopah and Tide
water That means Fast Time and a
pleasant trip when you journey to Los
Angeles. Reclining Chair Cars and
bunet Sleeping Cars through without
change. The low rates of fare also
mean much to you. Ask the Ticket
Agent Bulifrog Goldfeld railroad. Close
connections at Ludlow for the east and
San FRANCHISE.
The Goldfield news. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1904-1911, 1907-12-07
w1xs SUIT

C. H. Botsford has won his suit In
the matter of the Consolidated stock
that has been tied up by injunction,
Judge O'Brien having dissolved the in
junction The hearing was held in
Tonopah and Hutchinson and associates
asked to ave the bond reduced from
1900 900 to $4,000. and for five days ad-
ditional time in which to file the bond
petition was denied and the stock
to Botsford.
The Goldfield news. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1904-1911, 1907-12-07

The public is hereby warned agaihs.
buying certificates Nos. 1892. 1897 anu
1898 of the Keane Wonder Mining COM
pany. which was stolen from the under
signed. Transfer on the books OF tne
company has been stopped.
c. NJ. KOoN.
Dated Dec. 6, 1907.
The Goldfield news. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1904-1911, 1907-12-07
QUERIES AND ANSWERS

Subscribers in welcome to he use of this department In asking
about companies. state all the facts as far a. known of location Of prop
ery. omcers etc. to assist in u investigation AS It requires much
the demands upon this department ART veryh heavy. subscribers will please
No answers by mall
The Goldfield news. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1904-1911, 1907-12-07

We do your shopping for you. Goods
of al kinds personally selected Send
orders to Shopping Agency. sol Johnson
Bldg. Los Angeles. Cal.
The Goldfield news. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1904-1911, 1907-12-07


NOTICE
Until the banks Of the country resume the interchange y business
with m another. W request that all remittances by mail be made in
postal or express money orders.
Publishers Of 1.-THE News
THE GoLDFIELD PUBLISHING Co,
The Goldfield news. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1904-1911, 1907-12-07
STORY OF CONDITIONS THAT
LED TO CALL FOR TROOPS

Continued from Page One,
The Goldfield news. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1904-1911, 1907-12-07

Gentlemen-In answer to your communication of recent
date addressed to the Mine Operators of the Goldfeld dis
trict, a copy of which is as follows: (Here follows a copy
Of the recommendations Of President MacKinnon, as
adopted by the union, and printed above).
A special meeting of the Mine Operators was held for
the purpose of considering the recommendations presented
in this communication. After due deliberation on the part
The Goldfield news. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1904-1911, 1907-12-07
UNION GIVES AN uLr1MAruN

At the special meeting of the Miners union, he'll,
day, the 22d, the following motion was passed: 'tThi
present committee be continued with instructions to
the Mine Owners Association that unless the wages
mine employees of Goldfeld are paid either in cash
checks backed by a guarantee satisfactory to the
committee, said employees will be called out of the
before z o'clock on Sunday morning. November 18th.
The Goldfield news. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1904-1911, 1907-12-07
THE REPLY OF THE UNION CoMMITrEE

In reply to this letter, the association sent the following
communication:
THE ULTIMATUM OF THE MINE OWNERS ASS0CIA-
TON
Gentlemen-In reply to your communication of Novem-
Der 10th, the Goldfeld Mine Operators Association wish to
state that they have placed their entire case before you in
regard to the local money stringency and that there is moth
ing more to be said.
By William M. Erb, Secretary.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1907-09-18
Farewell to Mrs. HohIinqer

Mrs. Eugene r. Bohlinger of Cananea,
Mexico, who for two months has been a
guest at the home of her parents. Mr.. and
Mrs. William Dryden, 101 West Jefferson
street, left yesterday for her home.
The Misses Josephine and Ada Dryden
entertained with a whist party Friday
afternoon as a farewell to their sister.
Prizes of hand-painted china were award
ed to Mrs Bohlinger, Mrs. Emmett Stew
art and Mrs. Frank Stevens.
Guests included Mesdames M. e. Spinks,
Matte Simms, Roy Stevens. Frank Stew
ems, c. B. McCollum, Parker, Frank van
Horn, William van Horn, Ladru Royal,
William Thornton. George Dryden. Theo-
dore, Johnson, C. B. Jones, Carl Schrader,
Robert Atkinson. William Dryden, Carson
Abbie Frost, Rosalind Peasley c. o.
Hawley, E. w. Grannis, Smith, M. e.
johnson, W illiam Hazel, John Stewart.
Emmett Stewart, Wesley Houser, Ray
mond Cannis. James Irving, Bean, M.
Mosher, William Cross. Grady Claude
Fletcher, David Ferguson Irwin Hall.
Leon Moss, George Adams, Davidson.
Frank Townsend. John Taylor Fred Tay-
lor Alfred Marker, Fred Taylor. jr.,
Misses Winifred Llewellyn. Irene Ttew-
art, Lillian Frost, Estelle Williamson.
Lillian Williamson. Opal zimbelman, Lee
onora Dryden.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1907-09-18
u. S. G. ENROLMENT
BREAKS RECORDS
500 PUPILS TAKE UP WORK OF
YEAR
Many Improvements In Course for the
Coming Term-Presiden Bovard
Studies Methods of Euro
pean Colleges

The University of Southern California
opened it's doors yesterday to an I'M
precedented number of students. All day
scores of applicants registered until the
number swelled to more than $780,
Pres. George f. Bovard of the institu-
ton, who has recently returned from
Europe, where he made study OF the
various courses adopted by the leading
universities of the old world, said yes
terday: There are moro pupils here
this year than ever before. Already 900
have registered their names and we will
leave the register open for the next two
days yet.
There are many Improvements which
have caused to be introduced, notably
an engineering course, which is the most
thorough in the state. We have expended
$4,000 on this part of the curriculum
alone.
improvements have been made
throughout the entire liberal arts de
partment. We feel prepared to handle thu
| greatly increased influx of students.
| had a premonition of how things woult
! be when l left last summer, and tool
| time by the forelock."
| The oratory department of the univer
| sity has been rearranged on an entirely
new basis, and the debating society en-
rolled again as many members this veal
as last.
Today real class work will commence
Students will be assigned to the various
departments.
Thursday morning the opening chapel
exercises will be held under the super
vision of Mr.. Bovard and the attending
chaplain of the institution.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1907-09-18
BEN HUR TRIBE WINS
BANNER FROM OAKLAND
Los Angeles Court Showed Northern
Brethren What Southern calIfor-
MIA Enthusiasm Does In
Fraternal Contest

Simonides court, tribe of Ben Hur, the
only court in Los Angeles, last night
gave ball at Mammoth hall, the feature
of which was the presentation of the
prize banner to the court which won the
trophy from Oakland.
Simonides made the largest gains of the
year In the order In California, and thus
won the coveted honors.
Deputy Supreme Chief T. D. Fluff pre-
scented the banner with fitting words to
Chief G. P. Herth.
This court has over 400 members now.
and is growing rapidly, some of the best
known members being City Clerk Lee
lande Tax Collector johnson and Motor
list A. j. Smith, whose machine turned
turtle Sunday in the ascent of Mt Badly.
Last nights affair was planned by an
arrangements committee consisting of
Mrs. Lillian Gress, Miss Ora Spottswood
and Mich Schneider. j. G. Gray, G. Fl.
Lewis and T. d. Huff.
The reception committee comprised
Mesdames A. Henry, Alice Goodhue,
Mary Hartbauer, c. Shelley and Messrs.
F. d. Wright, E. w. Ryan. Mark Ryan
and c. P. Herth.
The floor committee included Misses
Minnie CALI, Ruth Osterman, Edith Shell
ley, c. j. Brian and Messrs. w. L. Bow
ers, e. l.. Clay, +. Knox, o. S. c. Mel
sen and Lawrence Kierch.
Besides these the official corps were
represented by Mrs. Stella Thompson,
Henry Mast, Fred Anthony, R. L. Mertz.
Miss Celeste Mullen, e. L. Clay and Miss
Laura Elton.