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Daily Arizona silver belt., 1908-09-18
FEAR OF DEATH.

It is not well that, sometimes, in the rush and busyness of life we should pause awhile and, forgetting purposely the bickerings of politics, the growth of commerce, the wrangles between the nations, come to the contemplation of things nearer home-nearer to our own souls? To what end doth it all tend?
 Mostly when man asks such question of himself it is asked defantly and, per haps, thought hopelessly. It is most often the expression of pessimistic mood, when things have gone wrong; the past seeming to have been failure and the future to hold out no fair pros poets.
 It may be asked hopefully, too, and the answer fronted bravely--if, indeed, it require anything like courage to free the inevitable truth that the 'end is death-and rest, the much desired. And that is the spirit in which it shall profit man to question himself, for then one may come to realize that in spit of our daily work and our loves and our ambi- tions We are all tending-and these things that We do and feel, too-to the one great end.
 There is a most beautiful essay on this subject by Hilaire Belloc in which he says:
 ''Men living in cities have often
 wondered how it was that the men
 in the open who knew horses and
 the earth, or ships and the salt
 water, risk so much---and for what
 reward? It is an error in the very
 question they ask, rather than in
 the logcal puzzle they approach
 that falsifies their wonder. There
 is no reward. To die in battle, to
 break one's neck at hedge, to
 sink or to be swamped, are not re-
 wards. But action demands an end;
 there is fruit to things; and every
 thing we do (here, at least, and
 within the bonds of time) may not
 exceed the little limits of nature
 which 1t neither made, nor for it.
 self acquired, but was granted
 That is the hopeful view of it, ex- pressing philosophy finer by far than that of Omar the Tentmaker, who would nullify all action, render hopeless all desire and effort by insisting on re- morseless and rather ironic fate that
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1908-09-18
JAPANESE SANITY

Japan has learned much from the United States-more from us, perhaps, than from any other western nation. Shall we now learn from her? For she is giving just now fine example of national sanity, and there are not lack ing signs that she is at last recovering from the attacq of-well, slang does sometimes heldout-'s 'swelled head'' that has been her dominant characteris- tic since the Russo Japanese war.
 For long time it has been perfectly plain to any student of Japanese af- fairs that her finances were in bad shape. Her people were literally suffer ing under the burden of taxation; and this was constantly increased, first, by Japan's ambitious desire to retain the place she had won as power among na- tions, and second, by her need of in- dustrial expansion, which led her to costly and unprofitable experiments. She made so rapid progress, however, that it seemed quite natural and fitting when she proposed to hold an international she proposed to hold an international exposition in the year 1912, and her diet promptly appropriated the sum of S5,- 100000 for the purpose. At the same time she increased her appropriations for the navy and army, and she laid down battleship building program that might well have given pause to a richer nation.
 It would seem that at last the national sanity of Japan has been recovered, and that her statesmen have been brought to recognize that the salvation of the nation has to come from the nation it. self; that bluff and brag will not suffice. And so the Japanese, facing the facts, have first of all postponed the proposed exposition until the year 1917, by which time they will have more money and will be able to make a much more i'm pressive showing; and now they have decided to reduce the budget proposed by the diet of s1O0,OO0,ooo the saving to be made by scaling down the naval and military estimates.
 This would seem to indicate that Ja- pan has decided, at last, that all her in terests lie in the direction of peaceful progress, the development of home in dustry; in safeguarding the well-being of her people. Thus alone can Japan hope to recover the strength she was forced to expend in her war with Rus sia; thus, alone, can the greatness she won in the war be turned to it's best use And the result will be, of course, that her credit will increase, confidence in her bona fids will be restored, and her standing among the nations be assured
 What effect will Japan's attitude have upon the United States? Have we not lesson to learn from the na- tion to which we have taught 80 much7 It is reported that the president will make demand upon congress for an other increase of our army. It is re- ported that Secretary of War Wright
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1908-09-18
Political Announcements

A rate of S25 has been made for an. nouncements under this head. The money must accompany the copy for the announcement. The column is open to candidates of all political parties.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1908-09-18

"our fleet says an editorial head. line in the Jacksonville Times Union Have a care, contemporary; the big stick has a long reach
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1908-09-18

A German scientist says "a butterfly can go seventeen days without water. We have seen them that couldn't go five blocks without ice cream soda, how ever.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1908-09-18

''In spellbinding leather lungs are a much better asset than silver tongue.'' observes the Atlanta Georgian. Yes, in- deed; especially when accompanied by cast-iron cheek.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1908-09-18

William Jennings Bryan should try his hand at bass fishing. It might re- move the hoodoo. The last democratic president was a good fisherman.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1908-09-18

juggles with human souls as if for sport. Far removed is Mir. Belloc's philosophic courage from that which re- gards us-to whom each sunlit morning means so wonderful glory, as-- But helpless pieces of the Game He
 plays
 Upon this checker board of Nights and
 Days;
 Hither and Thither moves, and checks
 and stays;
 And one by one back in the Closet
 lays.
 It is not true that death is a thing to be feared. All past experience goes to prove this; it has been the theme of the inspired writers of all ages who see in death only the natural end to toll, as the sleep at night time is but the natural ending of the day.
 Stevenson thought much about this matter, and death was very near him, jogging the elbow of his writing arm, and he could say:
 Passing bells are ringing the
 world over, and every hour, some
 one is parting company with all his aches and ecstasies For us also the
 trap is laid. But We are so fond of
 life that we have no leisure to en-
 certain the terror of death. It is honeymoon with us all through,
 and none of the longest. Small
 blame to us if we give our whole
 heart to this glowing bride of ours,
 to the appetites, to honor, to the
 hungry curiosity of the mind, the pleasure of the eyes in nature, and the pride of our own nimble bod ies.''
 No, there can really be no such thing as fear of death-it is too inevitable, too surely from the very beginning have we been walking toward it as the goal intended, and We have the word of the poets for it that the end is good. To quote MT. Belloc again:
 ''They are all agreed. What did :. Sleep and Death do to the body of
 Sarpedon? They took it home. And
 every one who dies in all the epics
 is better for the dying. Some com
 plain of>it afterward, I will admit
 but they are hard to please. Roland
 took 1t as the end of battle; and
 there was Scandinavian fellow,
 caught on the northeast coast,
 think, who in dying thanked God
 for all the joy he had had in his
 life-as you have heard before.
 And St. Anthony of Assist (not of
 Padua) said: Welcome, little
 death, as was his way. And one
 who stands right up above most
 men who write or speak said it was
 the only port after the tide streams
 and bar handling of this journey'' In the meantime, what7 Why, the tide of life rushes on at full pace and life is with us to be lived The autumn days are at hand, the air is crisp and good to fill the lungs with; hearts beat high with hope and there is work to be done. Let us at it, then; ye to whom it is given to toll toward the goal; leaving the philosophy of Death to the poets whose harmonies have helped us all to do so much in the swing of the march of life.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1908-09-18

Not even Hearst has complained of the line of talk Chain dishes out" says the Birmingham News. We'll, one nat urally doesn't look for roasts from Chain dishes, you know.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1908-09-18

They say there are such things as good natured and benevolent microbes in this world, and perhaps there are. What we can't understand is, why some of them do not occasionally inhabit good to eat and desirable to associate with.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1908-09-18

Another man is reported to be about to marry Lillian Russell. They say he is an Al young fellow, but he lacks a few of being No. 1.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1908-09-18
ror Superintendent of Schools.

l hereby announce myself as a canci- date for the office of superintendent of schools of Gila county, subject to the action of the republican county conven- tion. W. 0. KELLNER.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1908-09-18

A Philadelphia scoundrel has been convicted of .swindling several lawyers. This is unconstitutional
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1908-09-18
For Sheriff.

The undersigned begs leave to an nounce that he will be a candidate foi the office of sheriff of Gila county, sub ject to the action of the republican county convention.
 w. P. KELSEY.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1908-09-18
For Probate Judge.

l hereby announce myself as can- didate for the office of Probate Judge, subjecto the action of the Democratic County convention.
 P, c. ROBERTSON.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1908-09-18
For Sheriff.

l hereby announce myself as a can didate for the office of Sheriff of Gila county, subject to the action of the Democratic County Convention.
 A. II. STERNS.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1908-09-18
For Sheriff

I hereby announce myself as can, didate for the office of sheriff of Gila county, subject to the action of the democratic county convention.
 J. H. THOMPSON.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1908-09-18
For County Recorder

l hereby announce myself as can didate for the office of County Record CT, subject to the action of the Demo cratic County convention. E. T.. STEWART.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1908-09-18

Telephones may save women more walking than talking.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1908-09-18
Probate Judge.

The undersigned begs leave to an. nounce that he will be candidate for the office of probate judge of Gila county, subject to the action of the democratic county convention.
 J. c. EVANS.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1908-09-18

Miss Elkins is as pretty as a picture, No wonder the duke wants to marry her,
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1908-09-18

The Washington Post suggests guar anteeing the return of borrowed um- brellas.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1908-09-18
For Supervisor.

l hereby announce myself as candi- date for the office of supervisor of Gila county, subject to the action of the re- publican county convention.
 WILLIAM RYAN.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1908-09-18

The fellow that wants to speak is generally the fellow that people don t want to hear.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1908-09-18
For Justice of the Peace

l hereby announce myself as a can didate for justice of the peace, Globe precinct, subject to the action of the democratic convention.
 J. HARVEY HARRIS.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1908-09-18

A mosquito is poor psychologist if it sings to soothe us for its boring.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1908-09-18

FOR SALE-Pew thoroughbred Plym- outh Rock coekerels from prize win ners, perfectly marked and from strain of fine breeders. For informa- ton write P. B. Walker, Box 69, Lewiston. Ariz.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1908-09-18

Affinity has been misspelled. It should read assininity.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1908-09-18
FOR SALE

FOR SALE-S75 buys good barber
 shop, fine location, rent $25 per month. Inquire of George Brown, White
 House Saloon.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1908-09-18

WANTED horse or pony for his keep, by responsible party. Good care and little work. Address H, Sil- yer Belt office.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1908-09-18
CASH MUST ACCOMPANY THE COPY FOR ADVERTISEMENTS
WANTED

WANTED-Some burros, tent and pack
 saddles. Address J. L., Silver Belt.
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1908-01-18
on
The Home Bee

A decision in the Home Bee case is
looked for It an early date. The dis
trict court has had the case under adj
visement for several weeks past. 1t was
hoped that Judge Langan would make
his findings known at the recent session
of his court. However, he failed to do
so, owing, no doubt, to the volume oil
business he has to handle under the
present order of things.
The settling of the litigation ON this
property is anxiously awaited by all the
people of the Yerington district. 1t has
come to light recently that in the work
ings of the property big vein OF silver
ore is known to exist. So rich is TINS
lead in the white metal, that tits claimed
shipments may begin within few days
after the resumption of operations.
The Home Bee is located on the same
side of the range as the Bluestone, Ma
son Valley, Mcconnell and Malachite.
While the latter are copper properties
almost entirely the Home Bee, III addi-
ton to a splendid showing i'll the red
metal. is said to be rich i'll silver, Gov
ernor John Sparks of this State is presi-
dent of tire Home Bee company.
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1908-01-18
INCREASED FORCES AT
The MINES

Indications point strongly to the fact
that within the next thirty DAYS larger
number of men will be employed III the
Yeriugton district than ever before in
the history of the camp. Within the
next few days it is proposed, so it is un-
derstood, to add greatly to the force en-
ployed ON the holdings OF the Nevada
Douglas company. From rumors that
are circulating ab,ut emanating from re-
liable sources it is said at least 10 men
will be added to the present working
force.
Superintendent Some of the Mala-
chite does not know definitely when the
mine will resume, but is of the opinion
that before long it will start with hur-
rah. The physical condition of the
property is in splendid shape; the power
plant is of the most modern type and
everything in readiness to continue de-
velopment on an extensive scale.
1t was expected that NJ. J. Heller OF
the Bluestone would arrive in Yerington
early this week to inspect the great
property. However, he failed to make
an appearance, other business matters
undoubtedly delaying his visit. Mean
while, the experimental electrolytic plant
is running on ore from the property
with results reported as highly satisfac-
tory.
1t is believed that the visit OF Mr.. Hell
Ter will result in the Inauguration OF an
active campaign of development.
Other properties are figuring on add
ing to their forces, among them the
Yerington Copper Mountain.
Yeringtons prospects were never
brighter. The year 1908 will more than
fulfill the predictions made for it.
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1908-01-18

A broad gauge railroad from Yering-
ton to Wabuska, smelter with capacity
of 500 tons per day and employment for
hundreds of laborers and miners in Lyon
county for 1908. These are the plans OF
A. ]. Orem, who with his associates con-
troll the famous Nevada Douglas and
Ludwig copper properties near Yering-
ton. Orem is a member of the firm of
Orern & Company, mine owners and op-
orators of Boston and Salt Lake City.
He recently secured control of the Ne
vada- Douglas and Ludwig and is now on
his way to Yerington to direct the be-
ginning of work which promises to make
that great copper camp second to none
in the world. He spent yesterday i'll
Reno and with G. A. Williamson and
William +. Ginot left for Yerington last
night.
Williamson is mining engineer of
reputation in Europe. This is his first
visit to the United States. He was form
erly with the George Goch company of
johannesburg, South Africa He ac-
companies Orem and associates to Yer
ington with view of examining the dis
trict, passing upon the Nevada Douglas
and Ludwig properties and preparing a
report which, it is believed will eventu-
ally result in interesting wealthy Eng
iish mining men in the Yerington dis
trict.
Ginot is a wealthy lumber man of
Maine. He is interested in the Orem
enterprise.
Neither the price of copper nor the
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1908-01-18
0REM BRINGS CLAD TID|NCS TO THIS
GREAT COPPER CAMP

recent depression has affected our plans
in the least" said Orem last night.
'Our work has gone ahead without a
stop. We are now going into Yerington
to prepare for big years work. The
first thing that will be done will be the
building of railroad from our proper
ties at Yerington to the main line of tie
Southern Pacific at Wabuska. We have
been sampling onr ores and experiment.
ing with different processes for the treat
ment of ores for some time and / be-
lieve we will soon be able to begin work
on the first installment of our smelter.
1t will be on the Smith valley side of the
mountains, an ideal location for the
plant and in place where the farming
interests will not suffer. To begin with
the plant will have capacity of treating
500 tons of ore per day.
I'm addition to this, work will be
pushed on our properties. 1t is our in
tention to have these improvements we'll
under way If not completed and in oper-
alton before the end of the present year.
"The report of Mr.. Jennings on the
Nevada Douglas and the Ludwig prop
critics shows that we have not less than
10, 900, 900 tons of copper ore carrying )
per cent values and at least 700, 900 tons
carrying 10 per cent in copper. This is
enough to keep our smelters going for
the next three generations and yet we
do not know how much ore of higher
grade we have. For instance recently
CContinued OH Last Page.
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1908-01-18
Mason Valley
Has Resumed

The Mason Valley Copper company
resumed operations on its Yerington
holdings yesterday morning and pro-
poses to prosecute development from
this time on with more vigor than here
tofore.
Thursday eight machine men arrived
in Yerington from Salt Lake City and
were immediately taken to the mine. 1t
is stated that this force will be gradually
increased until at least half hundred
men will be employed opening up the
ground.
]. T. Moore, who went to Butte short
ly after the shutdown is back to resume
his position as electrician. The equip
ment at the mine is one of the finest in
the district. Every thing is run by cleo
tricity which will greatly facilitate oper-
ations.
The Mason Valley has remarkable
showing in the underground workings
In the winze from the upper tunnel q
body of ore is exposed for a great dis
tance which averages in its entirety uT
to shipping grade. The stock is selling
on the curb at around two dollars and i:
being eagerly bought up by persons con
versant with the merits of the property
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1908-01-18
LEGISLATURE MEETS IN
SPECIAL SESSION

The extraordinary session OF the legis-
lature in convention at Carson City is
not without its sensations. Rather than
go on record, Speaker Skaggs OF the
Assembly walked out OF that chamber to
avoid voting on the resolution asking
President Roosevelt To retain the troops
at Gold6eld until the legislature could
pass laws TO cope with the situation.
aud Assemblyman Fitzpatrick of Church
i'll county tWonder) also refused to vote.
The following special dispatch was re-
ceived by the Times from its Carson
correspondent:
CARSON CITY. January IL. Yester-
day resolution unanimously passed the
Senate asking President Roosevelt to re-
tain the Federal troops at Gold6eld until
the legislature can arrange to provide a
police constabulary to maintain order.
In the Assembly Speaker Skaggs
walkel out and never voted. O'Brien
and Fitzpatrick refused to vote. All the
other Assemblymen voted in favor OF the
resolution. As passed. the resolution
was at once telegraphcd to President
Roosevelt.
A committee of twenty was appointed
ten from each house to review meas
ures for the relief of the Gold6eld situa-
alton. This committee will consider
measures until 2 O'Clock Monday after
noon at which time il will make its re-
port and urge the passage OF the bill
most likely to bring the desired results.
The Unions have introduced measure
which in the main would provide an APP
preparation OF SIS, 600, to be at the dis
posal of the county commissioners and
the sheriff in policing the district. In
addition the bill places the authority in
the authorities mentioned to determine
at all times whether or not a condition
OF disorder exists. Should this bill be-
come law, IL means that the manner OF
coping with the situation will be left
entirely with the county officers of Es-
meralda county.
Goldfield is represented at the capital
by two delegations, one from the unions
and the other from the employers.
The action of Skaggs in walking out
was premeditated by all who are aware
of the enmity that exists between him
and the governor. During the last reg
ular session of the legislature it was a
Noticeable fact that the chef executive
refused during the entire session to oc-
cupy a seat besi lie the speaker, even
after motions requesting him to do SC
had been passed. The victory of the
employers was also complete victory
Tor the governor and vindieation of his
policy.
Skaggs, it is believed, has aspirations
TO become governor. His action of yes
terday will play no inconsiderable part
IN the success or failure OF his ambitions.
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1908-01-18
YER|NCTON IS THE BEST
CAMP OF ALL

"Yerington i'll my opinion is today the
very best camp in the west" Those
words expressed the opinion of Lou
Pritchard, the mining man, who, during
his absence from Yerington, visited a
great many of the larger camps.
while away, l travelled nearly 5000
miles, going as far south as Guaynias,
Mexico OF all the camps visited not
one is in such prosperous condition as
Yerington. am right glad to get back.
This camp is favorably spoken OF
everywhere. l believe it is at the pres
ent time away in the lead of all the 9th
ers from a standpoint of publicity.
Wherever went heard people talking
of Yerington 1t is generally recognized
as one of the worlds greatest virgin
copper fields.
reports in Salt Lake City, which is
really the main business Office of Yer
ington operators, are to the effect that
within the next few days scores of men
will be put to work in the different
properties. In my own opinion, Yer
ington will have a big pay roll before
thirty days roll around +"
Mr.. Pritchard will accept a position
with one of the big companies. Before
leaving Yerington he was employed by
the Yerington Copper people.
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1908-01-18
Showing Continues Strong

Over on the Red Bird, in the heart of
the Yerington district, VIM. Richards
and his associates are busy extracting
gold ore and sacking the same for ship
ment. The shaft is down about IA feet
at which point the ledge is nearly three
ieet in width, carrying values up to
shipping grade.
During the past week several parties
nave inspected the strike all of whom
report an excellent showing. 1t is be-
neved that the property will develop
INTO a consistent producer with consci-
entious development.