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Lovelock tribune. (Lovelock, Nev.) 1898-1912, 1908-02-28

paration have been tried with the re-
suit that the one here given has
proven most effective. 1t should be
prepared precisely in the manner de-
scribed.
From extensive experiments on
the Rogers ranch it is estimated
that at least rs per cent of the mice
are killed by the first treatment of
the land. A second poisoning will
greatly reduce the number of mice
remaining, and careful attention
to poisoning with this material will
insure the protection of crops.
Over the phosphorus preparation
in general use, the strychnia and hay
possesses many advantages. Not
only do the mice eat the hay more
readily than grain. but the poison
does not deteriorate, or become
harmless as soon. Furthermore, the
poison is much less dangerous to
man and can be handled with less
difficulty. Valuable birds such as
quail, ravens and crows, and the
smaller weed-seed destroyers are not
endangered. Finally the preparation
is considerably cheaper than phos-
phorus and wheat.
Too much cannot be said of the
Importance of poisoning the mice,
not only on the cultivated lands. but
also about their borders along
sloughs, in orchards, and waste land
generally. The rank grass and other
material in these places, which fur
nishes excellent cover for the mice,
should be burned off, and the land
should be poisoned. Owing to the
lateness of the season, and the fact
sprouting- alfalfa will soon furnish
the mice with an abundance of green
food much to their liking, poisoning
should be done with all possible de-
spatch.
The impression has gone out that
mice are migrating but from those
making the experiments it is found
that this is not true and that there
are enough of the pests to destroy
crops for the coming season.
1t is hoped that every rancher in
the valley will cooperate in the ex,
termination of the mice. Very little
can be accomplished by only few
using the poisen but if all will work
together it will only be a matter of a
very short time until the little de-
stroyers are killed off.
Lovelock tribune. (Lovelock, Nev.) 1898-1912, 1908-02-28
State Engineer viii
Adjust Water Rights

State Engineer Frank Nicholas of
Carson City was Lovelock visitor
last Saturday and from here he went
to Winnemucca and other points in
Humboldt county. Mr.. Nicholas is
gathering data looking to the adjudi-
cation of the water right disputes
among the farmers using the water
from the Humboldt river.
The preliminary step is the secur-
ing of signatures to a mutual agree.
ment, all but 20 out of about $50
farmers in this district signing the
document, and it is expected that the
remainder will sign as soon as oppor-
tunity offers.
There are four districts on the
Humboldt covering a big stretch Of
territory, extending from Humboldt
into Elko county, although about 500
people have water rights in the four
districts.
Legal battles have been numerous
among them in the past, but the
plan outlined by State Engineer
Nicholas, when once adopted, will put
an end to this.
Lovelock tribune. (Lovelock, Nev.) 1898-1912, 1908-02-28
GOVERNMENT EXPERTS
EXTERM|NAT|NG PEST
Experiments Conducted During the Past Month
I'm the Rogers Ranch With Black Field Mice
Have Proven Successful Cooperation Of
All Farmers Is Urged.

During the past month extensive
experiments in destroying the black
field mice which have worked such
havoc in the Alfalfa fields of the
Humboldt Valley have been conducted
on the Rogers ranch under the direc-
tion of the United States Department
of Agriculture.
A large number of poisons in var
ious preparations have been tried
with the result that poisoned alfalfa
hay has proven the cheapest and most
effective means of dealing with the
pests. This has been found to give
uniformly good results and is now
being extensively employed on the
Reservation and other ranches to rid
the fields of mice. The preparation
consists of the following:
Thirty pounds alfalfa hay (either
chopped in a feed cutter; or of the
leaves and fine material from the
bases of hay stacks l ounce strychnia
sulphate (either in crystal, or in pow
der form six gallons of water.
The hay should be green, rather
than bleached and should be free of
long stems or coarse material. With
sprinkling can add three gallons of
fresh water to the hay, in a large
water tight tank, and mix it thor
oughly. Next dissolve one ounce of
strychnia sulpha.e in three gallons of
water, by heating the solution and
allowing it to simmer in a closed
can for one half hour. When the
strychnia is entirely dissolved,
sprinkle the solution over the damp.
ened hay and mix thoroughly. A
sprinkling can should be used and the
hay should be mixed continually while
the solution is being added. The hay
should be uniformly wet and all the
free moisture should be taken up.
The poisoned hay may then be sacked
and is ready for use. A small pinch
about equal to a tablespoon should
be placed in each occupied mouse
hole.
1t is a great saving both poison
and in labor, to level the fields with
brush drag, filling all of the holes
before poisoning. The poison should
be put out sooner than twenty-four
hours after the land is levelled, when
the mice have re-opened their holes.
In this way, only holes occupied by
mice are treated.
Many variations of the hay pre-
Lovelock tribune. (Lovelock, Nev.) 1898-1912, 1908-02-28
LOVelOCk viii Have
Strong Baseball Team

A meeting of lovers of the national
game has been called for next Sun
day, at which time Lovelock baseball
boys will organize one of the strong
est teams in the state. Preliminary
steps have already been taken
and from the enthusiasm being dis
played by the business men of this
city it is evident that good sport
will be furnished during the coming
season.
A. L. Bachrodt, who is the moving
spirit in the organization of the team,
states that he has number Of men
at work on the grounds, which are
located just south of the Thies resi-
dence, and that by Sunday it will be
ready for practice work. He also
urges that all ball players turn out
and assist in the organization of the
club.
A subscription list is being Gil
culated for the purpose of raising
funds with which to buy suits. balls,
bats and other necessaries and thus
far the sport lovers have responded
very generously. A dance will be
given next Friday night at Pugh hall
and the proceeds will be applied to
the baseball fund.
Letters have been written to
Sparks. Winnemucca. Humboldt
House, and Mazuma announcing the
proposed organization of the Love-
lock team and it is likely several
games will be arranged for in the
near future.
Lovelock tribune. (Lovelock, Nev.) 1898-1912, 1908-02-28
Early Settler Visits LoveIock

John Harrison, one of the early
settlers in Lovelock Valley and who
at one time owned several of the big
ranches in the immediate vicinity of
Loyelock was visiting friends here
the early part of this week. MIR.
Harrison still has considerable in
terests in this section and he has no
hesitancy in saying that Lovelock
with her numerous surrounding min
ing camps, will soon rank as one Of
best cities in the state.
Lovelock tribune. (Lovelock, Nev.) 1898-1912, 1908-02-28
CURT REPLY TO
SIDLER LETTER
Farrell Man Gives Other Side
OF Controversy.
Prominent Citizen, Familiar With the
Recent Troubles In the Mining
Camp, Makes Reply TO Article Re-
Gently Published In Reno Gazette.

The Tribune has received the fol-
lowing article from a reputable citi-
zen in Farrell, in answer to the
article which appeared in the Reno
Gazette on February Il, and signed
by a man named Slider:
Ever since the town of Farrell
was laid out, j. Carter Miller, who
was the proprietor of the first saloon,
has, by the character of his place.
and his actions, been a disgrace to
the town, and gun plays and rough
houses have been the rule rather than
the exception therein. This disor-
derly conduct incensed the citizens
so much that when on February 9th
an effort was made to burn the place
of Charley Hammond undoubtedly of
incendiary origin the citizens, or at
least a majority, requested Mr.. Mil
Ter and his man Friday. James An
thony, to leave. Their demands we're
so insistant that Miller and Anthony
concluded to go and stay gone.
Nv. B. Sullivan, the townsite pro-
moter by his too evident desire to
protect and shield Miller, got himself
thoroughly disliked and has also taken
himself to new fields and pastures
new. The recent article in the Reno
Gazette of Feb. 2lst, and purporting
to be signed by one Slider, mining
engineer, was very evident as the
work of said Sullivan, as no one of
such name has been known to have
visited the district at any time.
The action against Miller and his
associates was taken by the best and
representative citizens of the district
who are actively engaged in the de-
velopment of properties, and they
have the sympathy and support of
the reputable element on the entire
Seven Trougbs lode.
"a. FARRELL CITIZEN"
Lovelock tribune. (Lovelock, Nev.) 1898-1912, 1908-02-28
PAN TO
Be DEVELOPED
Is Close NeighbOr 70 Strike
on Gold Run.
Vernon Mining Man Visits LOveIOCk
and Announces That His Company
VIII Start Active Development Very
SOOn..--NeW Strike Big One.

\ Charles Grant, the well known
mining man from Vernon, was trans
acting important business in Lovelock
Monday and Tuesday of this week.
Mr. Grant who is representing Colo
rado and New York capitalists in
promising properties in the Seven
Troughs district, is very enthusiastic
over the future outlook, not alone of
his own interests, but of the entire
district and says the coming summer
months will see much activity, and
development work which will unques-
tionably result in opening up a num-
Der of new shippers.
"The strike made on the lease
owned by Messrs. Mangum e. Williams
and located on the Gold Run prop
erty," MIR. Grant said, ''is showi..g g
better each day, and it now has all
the earmarks of developing into
bonanza shipper This strike has had
a stimulating effect on the operators
in the south end of the district and
properties which have been idle for
some time are undergoing vigorous
development. Not alone is the Man
gum & Williams lease showing up
good but wherever any work is being
done good results are being obtained
In speaking of the operations on
the Peter Pan Gold Mining company's
property, of which he is agent, MIR.
Grant said the work at present was
confined to the surface. A series of
trenches have been run through the
big dikos that outcrop prominently
on the company's ground, the object
being to locate the most feasible
place to sink a shaft. In running
these trenches various flows of quartz
have been encountered and this is re.
garded as one of the. best indications
and will prove by sinking and other
wise developing that the lodges will
be found in place
The Peter Pan is very close
neighbor to the Gold Run on which
the big strike was made the early
part of last week and MIR. Grant is
confident that with proper develop
ment his property will rank with the
very best Of the district.
Lovelock tribune. (Lovelock, Nev.) 1898-1912, 1908-02-28
Will Develop Holdings

George Wood, Carl Weller and
Charles Helm, who are associated
with Lovelockers in some very choice
locations in the new Jessup district,
will develop their holdings on an ex-
tensive scale. These gentlemen left
Wednesday morning with a complete
mining outfit and supplies to last for
some time. The owners intend sink
ing a shaft and when the proper
depth is reached a series of crosscuts
and drifts will be run. The property
the Golden Jam and Henrietta is To-
Gated about mile north of the Jes-
sup strike and is traversed by several
strong lodges.
Lovelock tribune. (Lovelock, Nev.) 1898-1912, 1908-02-28
DENVER PEOPLE
after BIG Mine
Two Prominent Engineers
Make Examination.
Properties Being Sought Are Among
the Very Best In The Sever
TTOughS DiStriCt--.If Deal IS Closed
VIII Involve Thousands Of Dollars.

E. N. Hawkins and A. F. Wuensch,
two of the best known mini ng en-,
gineers of the west, and who reside
in Denver. were in Lovelock Tuesday
EN- route to their homes after spend.
ing several days looking over the
famous Seven Troughs district.
The visit of these eminent engin-
GERS at this. time is very significant
and according to their statements
they were in the district for the ex-
press purpose of making an examin.
alton of the Seven Troughs Mining
company's property near Vernon and
other we'll known properties in the
Seven Troughs canyon, the names of
which could not be learned. TIE
examination was made in behalf Of a
number of prominent Denver capital
lists and it is learned that it was for
the purpose of ascertaining the con-
ditions of the properties with view
of securing an option.
VHcu o0cH Wy d iTlouHo TepIeSeu-
tatiye Mr.. Hawkins stated that he
and Mr.. Wuensch were in the Seven
Troughs district in the interests of a
very strsng syndicate but other than
giving out the above announcement
would say no more on the subject.
l.. A. Friedman. general manager
of the Seven Troughs Mining, Kinder
garten and Therien properties, was
also interviewed, but further than
saying that Denver people were after
the option, would not give out any
more information.
1t is admitted that the Seven
Troughs Mining company's property,
which includes the famous Fairview
claim. will be included in the option
and it Is reasonable to presume that
the kindergarten and Therien prop
critics will also be included.
Lovelock tribune. (Lovelock, Nev.) 1898-1912, 1908-02-28
FarreIIites In Town

George Mainhart, r. H. Young.
Thomas Sullivan. Ben DeNitts,
Charles Myers, J. C. Rich and L. c.
Hammond all of Farrell, are in the
city, having heen summoned as, wit
nesses ia the case of Anthony We.
Hammond. The case which was to
have been tried yesterday waa post
poned until this morning owing to
the absence of witnesses for the
plaintiff.
Lovelock tribune. (Lovelock, Nev.) 1898-1912, 1908-02-28
five LEASES
LET AT JESSUP
Several More Applications
Being Considered.
Bonanza Block on Murfay-JeSSup
Property Secured By GOrdan Camp
bell and ASSOCiateS-...T0Wn Con.
tlnueS to GrOW....NeW Discoveries.

white Canyon, the new town in
the Jessup district, is growing stead
lily and at present it has population
of more than 200 permanent resi-.
dents," said Gordan Campbell to a
Tribune representative Tuesday.
Not alone is the town growing, but
several new strikes have been made,
several leases have been Let, and al
together the future outlook for the
new district is very bright"
Mr.. Campbell, who is largely inter-
ested in the new townsite of White
Canyon, left for Reno Tuesday even
ing on important business matters.
He expects to return to the new dig
gings the latter part of this week.
In speaking of the growth of
White Canyon Mr.. Campbell said that
Notwithstanding the fact that the
town is less than a month old, over
80 tents and frame buildings have
been erected. In addition to the
restaurant and bakery, three saloons,
lodging house, feed yard, grocery
store, barber shop and water de-
livery system have been started dur
ing the past week. An accommoda-
tion postoffice has also been estab-
lished at Preston's store. Two auto
lines run from Lovelock. and stages
make daily trips both from Browns
and With Plains.
Practically all the claims that
were located have now been monu-
mented," continued Mr.. Campbell,
"and active development work is now
being carried out on several prop
critics, and all holders are bent on
proving the merits of the camp in
the shortest time possible. One of
the most encouraging features and
one that will add in opening up the
mines in quick time, is the fact that
some of the best territory is to be
leased. Two leases have been grant
ed on the Murray-.Iessup property,
three on the Hopkins property and
others on adjoining claims. Several
applications are being considered and
it is thought by the last of the COM
ing week no less than ten leases will
be in active operation"
Mr.. Campbell announced that he
aid associates had secured lease on
the original strike made by Murray
and Jessup. A very strong company
has been organized and the lease runs
for Is months. Active operations
will commence next Monday and no
time will be lost in opening up the
ground. A 80 foot shaft has been
sunk and in the bottom two foot
ledge of ore carrying values all the
way from 5000 to $1,000 has been
opened up. The shaft will be con-
tinued to the $50 foot point where
drifting and prosecuting will be COM
menced.
Lovelock tribune. (Lovelock, Nev.) 1898-1912, 1908-02-28
Resume Work on CIeghorn

Sid Carey. one of Goldfeld's leal-
ing mining men and brokers and ho
also has extensive interests in Seven
Troughs district, passed through
Lovelock Monday on his way to Ver-
non. Mr.. Carey stated that it was
his intention to commence active
development work on the Cleghorn
group at an early date and when once
started the work would be carried
out on very large scale. Mr.. Carey
is the principal owner of the CIeghorn,
Lovelock tribune. (Lovelock, Nev.) 1898-1912, 1908-02-28
A Sure Winner

"Tex" Cozzeps and Milton Blood
came in last Wednesday from the
new Jessup district. During their
two weeks stay they located some
very promising claims and completed
their location work. In speaking OF
the new country, Mr.. Cozzens sale
the mineral belt was one ef the big.
gest and the surface showings the
best he had ever seen and predicted
sho newly discovered section would
prove big winner.
Lovelock tribune. (Lovelock, Nev.) 1898-1912, 1908-02-28
viii Remove BUILDINGS

Tessier & Co. are arranging to
move their buildings, now occupied
by the Owl saloon and the annex to
the Big Meadow hotel, to their lots
on Fourth street, Just east of the
Humboldt Supply store. The build
ings will be moved the latter part of
March at which time Messrs. Tessier
and associates will erect a modern
rooming house and bar.
Lovelock tribune. (Lovelock, Nev.) 1898-1912, 1908-02-28
Special Services

DR.. George G. King, superintendent
of Methodist Episcopal Churches of
Nevada, will preach at Big Meadow
school house Sunday morning and
the Methodist Church in Lovelock
Sunday evening. Quarterly confer
ence will be held Immediately after
the Sunday evening services.
Lovelock tribune. (Lovelock, Nev.) 1898-1912, 1908-02-28
Inspect Mining District

II. klinginder, formerly one of the
big GoldfieId operators, but who is
now located at Salt Lake City, was in
Lovelock Tuesday on his way to the
Seven Troughs district. Mr. King
inder will be absent a week or ten
dass and during his absence will make
an examination of a number of the big
mines.
Lovelock tribune. (Lovelock, Nev.) 1898-1912, 1908-02-28
will Locate At Rawhide

W. l.. Sill, prominent young at
torney from Los Angeles, was in
Loyeiock several days the early part
Of this week as the guest of l.. G.
Campbell. Mr.. Sill left for Rawhide
where he will look over the field with
a view to opening up a law office.
Lovelock tribune. (Lovelock, Nev.) 1898-1912, 1908-02-28
A Homs Talent Drama

"A Case of Suspension" will be
given in the Big Meadow school
house, Friday evening. March 18th at
5 o'clock. A booth of fancy articles
win be conducted and refreshments
served. Don't fail to come. 2282
Lovelock tribune. (Lovelock, Nev.) 1898-1912, 1908-02-28
Successful Entertainment

The grand ball given by the local
lodge of the Modern Woodmen of
America at the School House hall
last Friday was success in every re-
spect. A very large crowd was in
attendance and the dancing and sup
per were enjoyed to the fullest ex-
tent
Lovelock tribune. (Lovelock, Nev.) 1898-1912, 1908-02-28
Will Write up Dis trict

W. F. Kenney, representing the
Calkins Newspaper Syndicate, visited
Lovelock and Seven Troughs district
this week. Mr.. Kenney is gathering
data for special write up which will
appear in the March number of the
Pacific Miner.
Lovelock tribune. (Lovelock, Nev.) 1898-1912, 1908-02-28
Mining Man Returns

W. H. Harris, one of Nevada's
leading mining men and operators
returned last Wednesday from four
months trip to California and Arizona
cities, Mr.. Harris reports fine trip
and announces that he will commence
active work on some valuable mining
claims he owns southwest of town.
Lovelock tribune. (Lovelock, Nev.) 1898-1912, 1908-02-28
New Roaster Arrives

G. H. Baker, proprietor of the
Elite has received his new peanut
roaster and corn pepper and from
now on these tempting edibles will be
kept constantly on hand.
Lovelock tribune. (Lovelock, Nev.) 1898-1912, 1908-02-28
Mininq Man In Town

J. W. Wenzel. who is operating
some promising placer claims in the
Spring Valley section, was Love-
lock visitor this week.
Evening journal., 1908-05-25
TWO KILLED,
MANY HURT IN
TROLLEY CRASH

BY United Press Leased Special Wire.
PHILADELPHIA. May 25-Of the sCv-
enty-hve persons seriously injured in last
nights crash Of four trolley cars on
Thorpe Lane Hin. ten are still in so
serious a condition that their death is
Imminent and thirty more will he confined
for many days TO the hoSptals whittier
they were taken Immediately after the
accident
The two killed were:
Mrs. George Dallas Wagner. Of Corn
WELLS.
Charles Allabach. Of Philadelphia
Investigation proves the accident N
have been due to 10 blowing out Of a
fuse on car loaded with excursionists
returning from Chestnut Hill Park. the
parting Of the brake chain and the dash
Of the car backward down hill into three
other cars. OF which the first was .eie.
scoped and the second and third were
badly wrecked. The runaway and te,e.
sooped cars. however, furnished most OF
the casualties.
Evening journal., 1908-05-25
NOW FINANCING THE
NEW TROLLEY COMPANY

The work of financing the West
Chester and Wilmington Electric Rail-
way project began this morning
when a distribution of the company
bonds and stock was made to sub
scribers. The company securities were
received on Saturday. and already a
large amount of the bonds, as well as
of the preferred stock of the company
has been taken. I'VE are now ready
for business and expect to begin work
on the road Immediately after the
Street and Sewer Department gives us
lines on the streets on which we will
build our city read said Thomas y.
O'Connell, president Of the road this
morning. Mr.. O'Connell said the city
officials had assured him that the lines
would be laid tomorrow. in which
event work on the trolley road will be
commenced Wednesday.
Evening journal., 1908-05-25
NORA GOULD
AGAIN IS A
VICTIM OF GAS

A big hoodoo in the Intangible form
Of gas is certainly after Nora Gould,
the young colored woman who was
overcome by gas at No. s24 French
street on Saturday and taken, with
Lillian Dickerson. aIso overcome. to
the Homeopathic Hospital. Nora
wasn't in such poor condition after
being received at the hospital on sat
urday, and after having been treated
and given time to recover from the ef-
fects of the gas. she was permitted to
return home. This morning she was
lagain found overcome by gas and re-
moved for the second time to the
Homeopathic Hospital.
Her condition was not serious to-
day. and she will be permitted TO re-
turn probably this afternoon not, how
ever, it Is hoped by the hospital au-
lthoriues. to be brought back again to-
morrow, laid out ythe gas fumes.
She was taken 10 the hospital gnis
morning about 10 oclaak 4 Gas E6De
runs through her room and IL Is
thought the gas leaked.