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Tonopah bonanza. [volume] (Butler City [i.e. Butler], Nev.) 1901-1909, 1908-06-06
OUR CONGREssMAN's
BRILLITNT RECORD

Henry NJ. Rives, private secretary
to George A. Bartlett. returned to
Tonopah yesterday after a six months
absence in Washington. In discuss
ing his experiences in Washington,
he referred frequently to Mr.. Bari
let's remarkable success as a new
member of the house. The fact that
he secured appointments on three inl-
portant committees early in the SEES
sion, being that of Mines and Min
ing, Irrigation and Arid Lands, and
Pacific Railroads, the most important
of these committees dealing with
Western interests. speaks eloquentl>
OF Mr.. Bartlett's standing among his
colleagues. His efforts and complete
success in putting the mining bureau
bill through the lower branch of Con-
gress. was commended very highly
and received most favorable editorial
comment in the Washington Times,
dhQ OkhSl EdSNSAh pdPCA9. WI. 0AA =
lett is probably the only new mem
Der who has been so honored for
many years and certainly during the
present session.
Dir. Bartlett's popularity among his
colleagues, both Democrat and Re-
puglican, is we'll known and for thai
reason, coupled with his earnestness
and keen desire to serve the best in
terests of his State, has rendered IT
easy for him to cur support foy
those measures of interest to Nevada.
This was evidenced by the manner
in which he secured the appropriation
for the Carson Indian School, after
the item had been stricken from the
bill.
Mr.. Bartlett will return in about z
week after a short visit with relatives
in Kentucky.
Tonopah bonanza. [volume] (Butler City [i.e. Butler], Nev.) 1901-1909, 1908-06-06
Preparing for the Fourth.

The general committees appointed
from the Miners Union, Elks and
Eagles, and who have been at. work
preparing for the Fourth of July eels-
b~ration, met at the Elks lodge rooms
last night and reported as t their
progress. The celebration will be a
grand two days affair and the COM
mittees are sparing no means to make
every moment of the 4th and 9TH OF
July interesting to all.
The celebration will start off with
a grand ball, to be held on the night
of July Sd, at the Miners hall. On
the fourth there will be a parade,
followed by literary exercises to b.
held at the junction of Main street
and Brougher venue The general
sports follow and in the afternoon
there will be a ball game. Fireworks
will be set off from one of the sur
rounding mountains in the evening.
The drilling contests will begin on
the morning OF the fifth and there
will be both double and single handel
contests. Then there will be bicycle
races, followed by horse races. In
the afternoon there will be another
ball game.
A committee was appointed to ar
range for a goddess OF liberty and 1t
was decided to have a voting contest
and have the most popular young
lady in this city act in that capacity.
Ballot boxes will be placed in several
OF the stores and the result of the
ballots will be published daily.
Tonopah bonanza. [volume] (Butler City [i.e. Butler], Nev.) 1901-1909, 1908-06-06
Delegates Rack from Convention.

Quite a number of local delegates
to the Democratic State convention,
which was held at Carson. returned
on yesterday mornings train frori
the capital city. The Nye county
delegates were successful in landing
one of their number as chairman OF
the convention, the Hon. Frank p.
Mannix, editor of the Bullfrog Miner,
he being nominated by the Hon. Key
Pittman of Tonopah.
The convention passed resolutions
eulogistic of the work of Congress-
man George Bartlett, and recon-
mended the selection of Theodore {.
Bell of California as temporary chair
man at the National Democratic ON
vention, to be held in Denver. The
Nye county delegation were the only
ones who wore badges in the co l.
vention.
The delegates elected were United
States Senator Francis G. Newlands,
Governor D. s. Dickerson. John Sun
derland, at large; w. S. Elliott of Es-
meralda, Charles r. Evans of Nye,
Edward c. Clark of Lincoln. Alte:-
mates, A. G. Dawley for Newlands.
Charles Green for Dickerson, Fred
l.. White for Sunderland, Thomas -.
Dunn for Elliott, A. p. Bettersworth
for Clark. and Capt. G. w. Thatcher
for Evans. The delegates were in
structed for Bryan.
George Bartlett vas placed in NOM
nation as one of the delegates, bu.
Thatcher of Nye, asked that tn
name be withdrawn. for Bartlett al
ready feels that his party has honof-
ed him sufficiently to allow new hon.
ors &c pass TO other workers In the
ranks OF the party.
Tonopah bonanza. [volume] (Butler City [i.e. Butler], Nev.) 1901-1909, 1908-06-06
WILL IIQUmATE
WITH ALL SPEED

Frank L. Wildes, former assistant
State Treasurer, who was appointed
by Judge Langan at Carson, receiver
of the defunct State Bank and Trust
Company arrived in this city Mon
day and Immediately upon his arrival
began work on the books of the banF.
In conversation, Mr.. Wildes said:
n have already examined into thu
assets and liabilities of the Carson
branch of the bank, but before / can
talk intelligently on the condition of
the bank as a whole, it will be neces-
sary for me to examine every branch
OF the institution. | am now going
over and Investigating the books, ac-
counts, securities, ETC., of the Tono-
pah branch, and 1t will be some days
before it will be possible for me to
complete the examination. AS soon
az l have examined all of the various
branches / will make a report to the
court and in it will make certain rec
concentrations in regard to the liquid
alton of the securities of the institu-
ton, which / believe will rebound to
the best interests of all concerned.
If the court views the report in the
light that | recommend, an order will
be made to carry out the recommend
atoms. If not, other schemes for the
liquidation will be offered"
Mr.. Wildes further said: Il want
every person interested, either as a
debtor or creditor. to feel that they
are absolutely free to come to me at
any time and offer any suggestions
or to acquire knowledge of the affairs
of the bank. l shall aim, as receiver,
to realize as much as possible and as
quickly as it can be done without loss
to the creditors. | do not expect to
keep a large amount of money on
hand but will distribute as soon as
possible. AS soon as sufficient money
accumulates to justify a payment,
such will be made.
st is my intention to close the
banks at Manhattan and Blair at
once las the securities there are of
such a character as to enable us to
realize almost at once"
The firm of Green & Mack of Reno
has been employed by Mr.. Wildes as
his attorneys, and George S. Green,
formerly of the firm of Campbell,
Nelson and Brown of this city. will
personally attend to all matters for
the receiver.
Tonopah bonanza. [volume] (Butler City [i.e. Butler], Nev.) 1901-1909, 1908-06-06
FITTING TRIBUTE
PAID THE DEAD

Memorial day in Tonopah was cele
brated with due pomp and solemnity
The day opened cloudy and at IL
O'Clock a high wind arose, which. l.:
noon, had reached a gale, intermixed
with gusts of rain and snow. But
the unfavorable indications In the
morning did not deter the citizens OF
this city from paying their respects to
the departed.
The parade formed in front of the
Butler hall and at 1880 the start
for the cemetery was made, with the
band playing Nearer, My God, t.
Thee" A platoon of mounted police.
headed by Sheriff Owens and Chief
of Police Malley, were at the heal
Of the parade. Following them came
the band. Captain Bradley, marshal
of the day, with his aides, Judge J.
p. Brissell, w. T. Cuddy and p. d.
Mcleod, were next in line. and were
followed by the veterans of the Civ !
and Spanish-American wars. The
school children, under the leadership
of Prof. Schoer, followed. Then came
the Miners Union, led by President
Smith and Secretary Gori; the Odd
Fellows; the Eagles, headed by Presi-
dent A. A. Dewar; the Elks, headed
by Past Exalted Ruler L. A. Gibbons
and Exalted Ruler George B. Thatch-
er; the Knights of Pythias, headed BY
Chancellor Commander Letson Bal
lett and Grand Prelate w. w. Booth.
The fire department, with H. Schmidt
as driver and Chief George Swasey
in command, we're the last in line.
Upon reaching the cemetery, every
head was uncovered and an invocl-
ton was delivered by the Rev. Floyd
Doris. Mrs. William Grimes, Mrs.
Zeb Kendall and Messrs. Thornton
and McCabe sang To-day This Hal
lowed Spot We Seek" Following
which the Hon. p. A. McCarran de-
Iivered the Memorial Day address. At
the close of Mr.. McCarran's address
the quartet rendered Cover Then
Over With Beautiful Flowers"
Flowers, of which there was a
great profusion, were then strewn
over the graves and the exercises
we're brought to a close by the sound
ing of taps"
Tonopah bonanza. [volume] (Butler City [i.e. Butler], Nev.) 1901-1909, 1908-06-06
LEAsERS ARE RUSHING
WORK AT MARIETT ,

/. p. Carpenter. q former business
man Of this city, and who is now
engaged In leasing at Marietta. came
in from that camp Friday. In speak
ing OF the new camp yesterday. Mr..
Carpenter said:
There are seven leasers working
there nov and every one is taking
out good shipping ore. The depth OF
the ledge has not been determined
as the deepest workings are only
down to a depth OF about 20 feet
OF the seven parties who are leasing
four of them are from Tonopah. \
meeting was held there a short time
ago and the district was named the
Tbex mining district. a townsite Is
planned and surveyors will start 10
work at once.
"Thev are sacking ore on the.
property being worked By A. A. Bass
and q shipment consisting of 1000
sacks Of high grade Is expected to BE-
shipped on the first of June. Al
present there is no road from the sito
where the leasers arc working, and =
Is the intention of everyone In the
district TO turn out and build a road.
Regular shipments. it is expected
will be made when the road is COM
pleted and then you can look for
things to hum"
Mr.. Carpenter returned to Mari
eta yesterday.
Tonopah bonanza. [volume] (Butler City [i.e. Butler], Nev.) 1901-1909, 1908-06-06

The grand military ball which will
be given by Mizpah Lodge, No. 25.
Knights of Pythias, in honor OF Gold
field company of the Uniform Rank
of the Knights of Pythias, will be
one of the SWEETEST events of the sea-
son 1t will also be one of the first
military balls ever given in this city
and there is no doubt that the Min
ers' Exchange hall will be taxed t.
its fullest capacity on the night os
June II, which is the date set. The
Uniform Rank of Reno have signified
their willingness to attend and there
will be al exhibition drill by the two
companies, also a drill by the Pythian
Sisters, preparatory to the dance.
The Dramatic Order knights of
Khorassan will arrive in Tonopah Oh
June 18th to attend the meeting of
the Grand Lodge of the Knights Of
Pythias, which here at that
time. The first thing on the progra;a
will be a parade of the d. o. X. X +,
with their camels and other necessary
instruments of torture with which
they will initiate a class of about
forty into their ranks. Oh, yes.
There will be some of that famous
Fem Fem water in line, too. In fact,
there will be a whole carload of It,
for the way travelled by the candi-
dates is long and the sands are hot,
and Fem Fem water and smelling
salts are constantly used to revive the
victims when they fall by the way
side.
Tonopah bonanza. [volume] (Butler City [i.e. Butler], Nev.) 1901-1909, 1908-06-06
Pohl Relieyed 70 3 ! Winner

Robert G. Pohl, who yesterday an
nounced himself as a candidate fo,
the Republican nomination Of county
clerk, has received the assurance of
the support of a great number Of
business men in this city. AS to his
clerical ability, Mr.. Pohl had th
name when assistant postmaster her,
of being one of the best p~ostofice
clerks on the Pacific coast, and it can
be assured that if elected he will dis
charge the duties of his office in 4
frst-class manner. 1t is also pre-
dicted that If he secures the nomina-
ton he will receive the vote Of every
pioneer of the county without regard
to politics and it can be safely said
that the nomination is equivalent to
an election.
Tonopah bonanza. [volume] (Butler City [i.e. Butler], Nev.) 1901-1909, 1908-06-06
rfstic Carnival IS Postponed.

The smoker that the Tonopah Ath-
ietic Club was to stage on the 18th OF
June has been postponed until the
18th of this month. Bob Ward's
brother arrived yesterday and after
he had seen him work, decided that
he would need at least three or four
days more work to get in the proper
shape, as he says that he considers
Mustain one OF the toughest men that
Bob has had to meet, and he does not
want to leave anything undone to
have his brother in the best possible
condition.
Terry and Ward can be seen at the
Casino every afternoon. Mustain
works from 3 to 4, and Ward from 4
to 6 O'Clock. Those wishing to see
both boys train will be admitted free
the rest OF this week.
Mustain will box four rounds with
RUDE Smith. the Denver crack boxer.
at the Big Casino tonight. Every
body Is invited.
Tonopah bonanza. [volume] (Butler City [i.e. Butler], Nev.) 1901-1909, 1908-06-06
Boy Accused Of Riainr Pockets.

4 boy named Crosse was in Judge
Brissells court Tuesday on the
charge of stealing money from the
clothes of the miners in the change
room at the Midway mine. After n
severe lecture by his honor, the boz
vas turned loose. This is the second
complaint against the lad that has
come before the judge and on ac-
count of the extreme youth of the
child, be is 10th to prosecute, bat
stated that If the youngster continu-
ed to do dishonest tricks he would be-
prosecuted to the full extent of the
law.
Tonopah bonanza. [volume] (Butler City [i.e. Butler], Nev.) 1901-1909, 1908-06-06
SIC pelcgatcs Hold Caucus.


Tonopah's delegation to the Demo-
cratic State convention, which will be
held at Carson, will leave this morn
ing in company with representatives
from other cities in Nye county. The
delegation will 60 as a unit favoring
the election of C. r. Evans of Man
haitian as delegate to the national
convention to be held in Chicago.
They also vote as a unit instructing
the delegates to the national conven-
ton to vote for the nomination of w.
] Bryan for President.
At a caucus held last night in the
Miners hall, w. r. McFadden of this
city was elected as chairman of the
delegation.
The following delegates will leave
this morning:
From Tonopah-W. r. McFaddel,
P. Z. Keller, B. II. Smith, James
C1eary. p. A. McCarran, Key Pitt
man. H. w. Scheld. Geo. B. Thatcher,
c. C. Smith and Robt. Prouty.
: From Rhyolite-Frank P. Mannix,
]. d. Lindsey. Clay Tsliman and w.
r. G. Little. :
Tonopah bonanza. [volume] (Butler City [i.e. Butler], Nev.) 1901-1909, 1908-06-06
A PROFIT. ANYHOW.

He was filling his first p.csefip'
ton. and when he handed II to the
lady he told her it was $1.10.
She paid the $1.10. and after sh
had gone he Informed the proprietor
that the dollar was counterfeit. Tha
proprietor looked over his glasses at
the young man and said:
We'll, how about the 10 cents-Is
that good money!"
The young man answered in the
affirmative.
"Oh, WE'LL" the proprietor replied,
that's not so bad-we still make a
nickel. Success Magazine.
Tonopah bonanza. [volume] (Butler City [i.e. Butler], Nev.) 1901-1909, 1908-06-06

The county commissioners, at their
session Wednesday passed a gasoline
ordinance. The law now requires
residents of Tonopah to secure per-
mission from the board before gaso-
line a be used within the city linn
its. In Rhyolite permission must Dc
given by the chief of police of that
town.
The matter of the purchase of tn
plant of the Tonopah Sewer AMI
Drainage Company. was brought up
and referred to the district attorney
Office for an opinion on several points
of law involved in the proposed pur-
chase, after which adjournment was
taken.
Tonopah bonanza. [volume] (Butler City [i.e. Butler], Nev.) 1901-1909, 1908-06-06
Dropped Dead on Sidewalk.

Early yesterday morning Hen y
Harkless, aged about 67 years, drop
ped dead on the sidewalk in front OF
the Pioneer stables. His remains
were removed to the morgue and yes
terday afternoon a coroner's jury
held an Inquest over the body. They
returned a verdict that death was due
TO natural causes. The deacesed was
a pioneer OF Nevada and formerly
was a resident OF White Pine county.
1t is understood that he has a ranch
in the vicinity OF Clifford and was in
this city after supplies when he died.
So far as Is known he has no rela-
tives.
Tonopah bonanza. [volume] (Butler City [i.e. Butler], Nev.) 1901-1909, 1908-06-06
NEW SUITS ARRIVE.

The suits of the Montana Tonopah
ball team, which were donated by
President Knox, arrived yesterday,
and they are certainly beauties. They
are of a blush gray. with a huge red
ct. NJ" on the shirt and red stock
ings.
The team will play Millers Sunday
and negotiations are now under way
to secure special rates to the desert
city.
Tonopah bonanza. [volume] (Butler City [i.e. Butler], Nev.) 1901-1909, 1908-06-06
Jurist versus Commissioned

oh, horrors! II Anthony COM
stock were only here now. For truly
1t is a ase of coming events cast
their shadows before"
Listen to this. Judge Brissell ami
County Commissioner Cuddy contem-
plate running a footrace on the
Fourth of July, both to be attired in
pink tights a la chorus girl. 1t will
be a sight for the gods. The az
ticles were signed yesterday and both
men will start in active training to-
day. Ed Malley will train the Judge
and will start on by having his honor
take an early sprint to the top of
Mt. Oddie. Sheriff Owens, who viii
devote his time to getting Mr.. Cuddy
in shape for the race mot the tights,
will have the county official devote
several hours each day in repairing
Main street. Both athletes will be
put on a diet of beefsteaks and onions
three times a day until the event is
pulled of.
1t is understood that n. Carlson II
the Alamo saloon has challenged the.
winner to q race from the top OF NJ.
Brougher to the top of Mt. Oddie ami
return. This event to come OF 90
Labor day.
The following is the challenge and
the articles agreed upon:
], the undersigned. hereby chal-
lenge Hon. W. T. Cuddy. chairman OF
the County Commissioners, to run q
foot race on the 4th day Of July.
from the Nye County Bank to NJ.
Kims. J. p. BRISSELL.
Article Said contestants to ).
pear in tights, made of Deimel mesh.
Article 2-Contestants 10 be start
ed by a pistol shot, In the hands OF
Judge o'Brien.
Article 3--Said contestants to
weigh In on morning of contest at not
less than 225 pounds.
Article decision of referee shall
be Anal. and the purse donated to
the Home for Old Foot Racers.
J. j. OWENS,
(For Cuddy)
ED MALLEY,
tFor Brlsseli).
Tonopah bonanza. [volume] (Butler City [i.e. Butler], Nev.) 1901-1909, 1908-06-06
GEORGE HoLEswoRrn Ill.

George r. Holesworth. the con
tractor, is confined to his apartments
in the Mizpah hotel with an attack {!
ptomaine poisoning. His conditiol
Sunday was slightly alarming, bu;
yesterday he was resting easier AM
his recovery viii! be only a matter 81
q few days.
Tonopah bonanza. [volume] (Butler City [i.e. Butler], Nev.) 1901-1909, 1908-06-06

The Palace hotel is being rapidly
rushed TO completion and will be
ready for occupancy inside of two
weeks. The painters and glaciers
are following the carpenters in the
course Of construction and the wiring
of the interior has commenced. The
new building Will DO moro spacious
than the old and will have every
modern convenience. In TACT, it Will
be a tirst-c!ass hosiery.
Tonopah bonanza. [volume] (Butler City [i.e. Butler], Nev.) 1901-1909, 1908-06-06
Suit Against Prank Golden.

Suit vas filed yesterday in the Dil-
trlct Court and an attachment ISSUED
against the jewelry store of FRANK
Golden. The sum asked for is s527.52
for advertising and merchandise fur
nished by W. w. Booth to Golden and
not paid for. The attachment was
released on the defendant furnishins
bonds.
Tonopah bonanza. [volume] (Butler City [i.e. Butler], Nev.) 1901-1909, 1908-06-06
PRoposE ANorHER MArCH.

The friends OF Dan +. McCarty
who we're backing him in his con
test with Chicago" Jack Burns, are
confident that their man can give a
better accounting OF himself than he
did In his fight with the Chicago mai
at GoldHeld.
Arrangements r being perfected
to have the men come together II
another fistic bout.
Tonopah bonanza. [volume] (Butler City [i.e. Butler], Nev.) 1901-1909, 1908-06-06
FIre DEPARTMENT Docs Good WORK.

The fire department was called out
Wednesday afternoon by a fire in the
residence Of Mrs. Cochran on Sum
NIT street, neal the Pavilion theater.
Two rooms were completely destroy
ed, but the remainder of the house
was saved owing to the good work OF
the department. The wind was blow
ing a gale at the time. but the rapid
ity with which the department was
on the scene and the quick time water
was on the building stopped the
flames from spreading. The are is
believed to have been started by
sparks from q stove.
Mrs. Cochran conducted a board.
ing club house under the name si
the Cabbage Patch" and conso-
quently a number of prominent
young men went without supper last
evening. The house Is owned by taa
Seybolt Bros.
Tonopah bonanza. [volume] (Butler City [i.e. Butler], Nev.) 1901-1909, 1908-06-06
Convertible notes held by
stockholders, due August
I. 1903 $4,000
Total ..............l

The first Item and the first pay
ment to D. G. Blair will be extin-
gushed by the issue Of new stock
outlined as above. The purchase
money indebtedness can easily be met
as II natures out Of the income. The
convertible notes are mostly held By
the large stockholders. and even n
they are not converted into stock be-
fore maturity. we feel safe in assur-
Ing the stockholders that they will
cause no embarrassment to the COM
pany. nor will they interfere with the
payment Of reasonable dividends.
VIM. FILM. President.
Tonopah bonanza. [volume] (Butler City [i.e. Butler], Nev.) 1901-1909, 1908-06-06
Propose Machine Drilling Contest.

Propose Machine Drilling Contest.
Ed Mslley. chairman of the drill
ing contest committee of the Fourth
OF July committee. is making arrange D
ments for a machine drill contest for
that date. This will be an interesting
event and will show how the big drills
are operated in the mines. Tonopan
has had several double and single
handed drilling contests, but this will
be the first time that a machine drill
lag contest has ever been pulled OF.
There will also be a double handed
contest between O number OF local
miners.
Tonopah bonanza. [volume] (Butler City [i.e. Butler], Nev.) 1901-1909, 1908-06-06
Water Company Given Decision

water company Given Decision.
Hugh II. Brown. of the Law firm
OF Campbell. Nelson and Brown, yes
terday received advices that the
United States land ONCE had handed
down three decisions In favor Of the
Tonopah United Water Company in
a suit where several parties have
been endeavoring to homestead the
property OF the water company Il
Rye Patch. According to the dis.
patch, the homesteads at Rye Patch
had been cancelled and the water
company will be in full possession Il
the property.
Tonopah bonanza. [volume] (Butler City [i.e. Butler], Nev.) 1901-1909, 1908-06-06
RELATIONSHIP IN DAKOTA.

81 notice she bowed TO you Is she
an old acquaintance"
Yves; we're slightly acauain'-
ed. In fact, she's a sort OF distant
relation. She was the first wife OF
my second wIfe's FIRST husband
Chicago Tribune.
Tonopah bonanza. [volume] (Butler City [i.e. Butler], Nev.) 1901-1909, 1908-06-06
HE u ANTICIPATE.

Judge Ito prisoner)-We are now
going to read you a list OF your for
mer convictions.
Prisoner-In that case, perhaps
your lordship will allow me to SIT
down.-Saturday Evening Post.
Tonopah bonanza. [volume] (Butler City [i.e. Butler], Nev.) 1901-1909, 1908-06-06
NOT AT HIS nEsT.

IL was surprised" said Rev. Mr..
Goodman, sternly. ito see you play
ing golf last Sabbath. ] should think
you'd do better"
"Oh!" replied Hardman, Il usual
- do. was In wretched form last
Sunday" -Philadelphia Press.
Tonopah bonanza. [volume] (Butler City [i.e. Butler], Nev.) 1901-1909, 1908-06-06

Yes" said Mrs. Newrieh, Il tire 1t
my domestics as equals"
"And don't they resent it?" euer-
led Mrs. Oidgold.-Chicago News.
Tonopah bonanza. [volume] (Butler City [i.e. Butler], Nev.) 1901-1909, 1908-06-06

For Rent" For Rent Furnish
cd" and For Sale cards on sale ut
the Bonanza ONCE.
Tonopah bonanza. [volume] (Butler City [i.e. Butler], Nev.) 1901-1909, 1908-06-06

Large-There goes a man who
takes life easy.
Littie-0pumist2
Large-No, motorist. Exchange.