Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1907-09-12
The Richard Hardware CO..

the platform. He used to be in the
railroad business. He told the story
of his life, how long he had known
the host, which was going some, and
then he perforated like this:
Chris and have never lost on
racehorse or a prizefight, and we
bet on them all as fast as they come
along"
At this inauspicious moment Sig
nor William Odgers, who had his
nose in the vino, spluttered and al
most choked, and bit his glass in
half ]. F. Manion hit him on the
back to prevent his choking, and the
bit of glass was projected forward
and struck Mr.. Mushett right in the
mush. Other disturbances occurred,
and the host elevated his eyebrows
in surprise. When order was re-
stored, Mr.. Epstine, who still held
the floor, remarked:
Let's see, where did leave OFF,"
You haven't left OFF," demanded
Signor Manion.
Mr.. Malatesta is one of the best
posted men in the world on sporting
events" continued the speaker. He
gets the tips somewhere, but he gets
them. The last tip he gave me was
on Jimmy Britt. whom he told me
was dead cinch. If it wasn't dead
cinch, it was something dead. l have
made a great deal of money by not
playing Mr.. Malatesta's tips. His
dope is all right if you play it the
right way
The applause that followed this
sally was more prolonged than any
that had gone before. Signor Mala-
tesla, unobserved, signalled to the
caterer, and holding up six fingers,
said with much simplicity:
| Vino"
w. w. Booth was called upon to
respond to THE Press"
There were cries of Whats the
matter with w. w. Booth, and an
swers He's all right The hidden
orchestra played a gavotte from
Donizetti and Mr.. Booth tried to two
step-sidestep, but the guests would
not stand for his getaway. Mr..
/ Booths modesty caused him to
stumble bit. but Dave Holland is
there with the wager that he has
Chau1cey Depew backed clear off the
board.
gan n~r'" ! '''' az here" he 's-
That was long time ago." in
jected the host.
Yes, it was. l was publishing the
Bonanza on Brougher avenue and
Jim Butler came down the street.
They say that he was looking for
| water, but it wasn't water at all that
he was looking for. these who know
jim, will always refute that libel"
Tremendous outburst of applause.
and confused talking between sips, in
which the word libel was heard.
Jim stopped to get Bonanza,
and he read all about Tonopah; then
he went right up and discovered it. :
tCries of Good" Fine Way
up, Bonanza" Greatest circula-
tion," Rah for Jim Butler.
Booths all right.")
After the discovery of Tonopah.
Chris Malatesta was discovered.
cloud and tumultous applause and
rafting of glasses). Chris has al
ways been good fellow, is a good
fellow, and he knows how to get up
good dinner" Greater applause
than ever; Chris health is drunk
standing, and song: Hes a Jolly
| Good Fellow led by Dave Holland).
i've known Chris for number of
years. I'm an older man than he is
-(great shout no, I'm dam
hanged if AMI" and Mr.. Booth sat
down in the midst of an ovation.
There was more wine, more song,
more speech, and few funny stories.
Then "Auld Lang Syne" was sung
standing, and the feast of the ravi-
olas was sweet and lasting men,
Dry.
The following Italians were the
guests of Mr.. Malatesta: Signors l..
l.. Mushett, William Odgers, E. l..
Fletcher, Dave Holland, H. Fletcher.
j. F. Manion, H. Epstine, Cal Shaw.
| Captain links and w. w. Booth.