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Tonopah bonanza. [volume] (Butler City [i.e. Butler], Nev.) 1901-1909, 1908-07-11

tier! All, with that poise and case
OF well-born gentlemen. none Of the
servants hall would-be gallant" SUI
premely vulgar way OF ordinary peo-
pie at home, Or even in New York.
One tall miner was the image Of
our Winston Churchill, and had all
the easy nonchalance of bearing of a
Beau Brummel. This quality is the
most striking. the perfect ease Of
courtly gentlemen. It is difficult t.,
give a good description OF the air
and atmosphere. Not the least bit
middle class or pretentious, no boast
ing of May6ower, or ancestors land
ing in 1920 They are more like
E~nglishmen OF the sans gene, high
est class, who are the real thing and
need not demonstrate the fact III
words.
Seven Men, Seven Revolvers-Why?
One cen impressed me deeply.
|. was in q private room OF a saloon,
where seven men were playing very
high at poker; and when the bar
tender went to q cupboard to get out
more checks, we saw seven revolvers
pointing from It. I asked why this
was, and the proprietor explained
that on occasions when the play was
as high as that they often ended IN
shooting at each other. He had to
make It a rule for them to put their
guns up" before they began! II wa:
the grimmest sight n could see
Another interesting incident was lis.
tening to the preliminary trial of Z
man who had shot another for peep
ing into his tent. About fifty mer
were collected In the tiny shack
which served as courthouse, all NOR
or less in shirts and high boots anC
corduroys, and most splendid crea
lures most Of them were! Thre,
among them we're the most complet
specimens Of what we call breedinI
In England, that indescribable bal
ance of line and ~slenderness, 'exem
plifed In a race horse-lithe and lis
some, and their Threats coming fror
the unfettered blue flannel shirt
with the points OF the collars stick
ing up and no tie. showed proper
tions of young gods-but purei
English in type. l observed thei
t names. They were English, too. by
quite American TO speak to.
other types we're like English sal
2 ors, not more than ten out of the fit
suggesting Latin or American,
which was curious. They behave
with the usual courtly politeness, an
Y might have been tho Elton eleven
y Hannels or the Oxford eight.
All this goes to prove that flghtin
e with nature to get rich does not d.
: grade the type like fighting to cute
some one else In Wall street. The
/. men are as much above the thick-se
pale-faced. notwithstanding Ne
l. Yorker one sees In the streets as Il
A. highest Indian Is above the Igorrot
Is / only hope that IL what | ha'
le written ever gets so far West
Is Goldfeld or Rawhide. my frien g I
az miners. win read it and know how
in appreciated their charming cl:ivel
h and respect, and how sineer5y | wi
all luck and prosperity TO crpA TN
Il fine pluck and perseverance.-S'
ne York American.
"a
Tonopah bonanza. [volume] (Butler City [i.e. Butler], Nev.) 1901-1909, 1908-07-11
GRANTED WATER FRANCHISE

At a meeting of the County Com
m~issioners yesterday znd the reguln
routine business was transacted. $
number of bills we're allowed and the.
quarterly reports OF the auditor and
treasurer were accepted. A frau.
chise was granted to Thomas Wilson
for establishing a water company al
Round Mountain. The board Will
meet again today.
Tonopah bonanza. [volume] (Butler City [i.e. Butler], Nev.) 1901-1909, 1908-07-11
Smith Rescued His Prize Dog.

There was considerable excitement
on Main street yesterday afternoon
when r. ". Smith. the local pho-
tographer, tore down the wire net
ting around the pound wagon and
rescued the dog which had been car
tured by the pound men. 1t appears
that the dog catchers had entered the
hallway of the building where the
photograph studio is located a'i
grabbed the dog. When Mr.. Smith
was notified he Immediately sough.
out the bowwow grabbers and in
formed them that the dog had a lit
ter of puppies under the house AMI
that they would starve If the mother
was taken away. and he further told
them that they had no. right-to enter
the building and take the dog. Ths
colored canine catchers refused ~
| give up the dog, and then it was al.
legged that Mr.. Smith broke open this
wagon and secured his property.
A warrant was issued and the ca 4
will come in the justice court Thu
morning at 0 O'Clock.
Tonopah bonanza. [volume] (Butler City [i.e. Butler], Nev.) 1901-1909, 1908-07-11

An unknown person tore down tts
wire netting surrounding the city
pound yesterday in an endeavor tn
rescue his dog, which had been
picked up by the dog catchers. 4
warrant was issued for one John Doe
and he was Immediately arrested AMI
will be tried this morning in Judge
Brissell's court. at nc O'Clock.
Tonopah bonanza. [volume] (Butler City [i.e. Butler], Nev.) 1901-1909, 1908-07-11
Macdoasd Boy is severely burned

The seven-year-old son of Irving
Macdonald was severely burned on
the right thigh Sunday evening by
the exploding of a handful Of caps
which the youngster had in his pock-
ct. He was playing ball with a CON-
panion when the ball hit him in the
pocket and exploded the caps. y
companion Immediately rushed to his
assistance and extinguished the f,a
which resulted. The caps were the
variety used in the and explode
with a terrifce noise. The burn 7
not serious, and the little fellow WI
be out in several days.
Tonopah bonanza. [volume] (Butler City [i.e. Butler], Nev.) 1901-1909, 1908-07-11
DEATH or Mhs. n. H. MY.

n. H. Mix, editor OF the Blai
Press. who arrived In Tonopah yes
terday, received the news of the
death of his wife at Provo. Utah, on
Saturday. She leaves three children
who are now at Provo Burial was
at American Fork, Utah, the forner
home Of the deceased.
Tonopah bonanza. [volume] (Butler City [i.e. Butler], Nev.) 1901-1909, 1908-07-11

tons have occurred to cause COM
ment. The most notable inciden.s
Of ore Improvement have occurred n
the Shea & Deane lease on block 8
Of the Deyling, In the Frances Lime
Point lease, in Shoaf, Turner, In
gram & Dilley lease on Lime Point
No. 8, and In the Stangle, WykoR &
Newcomb lease on the Grand Cen
trail. One new lease has begun oper
atoms. Another hoist is being ar
ranged for. More leases are beinl
planned.
The sensible action Of the Miners
union in accepting the Tonopah scal'
has entirely removed any threatene'
disturbance on that score.
Several of the leasers are likely &
cut into shipping ore any day.
calm survey of the field convinc9
one of the general satisfactory con
ditiong with any number Of strike
and sensations imminent.--Hornsi
yer Herald.
Tonopah bonanza. [volume] (Butler City [i.e. Butler], Nev.) 1901-1909, 1908-07-11

A meeting OF the directors of the
Tonopah Banking corporation was
held yesterday afternoon at the OH
ces OF the bank in the Brougher-
covan building. The report OF the
officers show the bank to be in an
exceedingly Gourishing condition AMI
the business OF the institution con
stantly increasing. Senator George
s. Nixon was reelected president
while George Wingfield becomes vice
president in place OF John s. Cook
Eugene Howell. cashier; X. G
Moore, assistant cashier and the fol
lowiug directors we're reelected: II
C. Brougher, W. j. Douglas, W. J
Harris, Charles r. Knox and T. l.
oddie. The board of directors ha.
been reduced to seven, where 1t WI
formerly nine. John s. Cook and !
a. Keith retiring.
The bank is one of the strongea
financial institutions in the West, tn
loficers and directors being rated 9
the shrewdest as well as the wealth.
est men in the State of Nevada.
Tonopah bonanza. [volume] (Butler City [i.e. Butler], Nev.) 1901-1909, 1908-07-11

Location notices In trlpiicate-
handiest affair Tor p%rospeetors and
miners contains earbon-15o no
tices 10 book For sale At the Bon
ANA once,
Tonopah bonanza. [volume] (Butler City [i.e. Butler], Nev.) 1901-1909, 1908-07-11

~versatiOn with investors, East and
West, they said they were awaiting
the signal and money would fow In
this direction in constantly increas-
ing streams.
The Combination mill, one Of the
largest in the country, now has the
steel for the structure on the way
and the plant will be completed and
ready for operation by the LIST Of Oc-
tober. They are pushing it to COM
pletion as fast as time and money
can accomplish it.
The County Commissioners wece
again in session yesterday and trans
acted considerable business. Late
in the afternoon they took a recess
until Monday morning, when they
will meet and consider the question
of municipal ownership of the sewer
age system.
AT the meeting yesterday they ap.
pointed regular voting agencies fol
all the precincts in the county, witt
the exception Of townships where
there are justices of the peace.
A large number of valueless prop
critics were struck from the delin
quent tax list.
DR.. e. X. Smith was appointed
Health Officer and County Physician
at Round Mountain.
A sum was appropriated for tn
repairing of the bridge crossing Ho
Creek, near Twin Springs.
Screens were ordered provided 70
the west side of the courthouse, a
were awnings.
Tonopah bonanza. [volume] (Butler City [i.e. Butler], Nev.) 1901-1909, 1908-07-11

A special meeting OF the Tonopan
Volunteer fire department was held
at the fire department headquarters
last night, and the good work Of
electing captains OF the various hose
carts was accomplished. No. !,
which Is located on Florence avenue.
will be in charge Of Ambrose Mu:-
ply. Johnnie O'Connell will have
charge Of No. ., on Bryan avenue,
No. 9, located on Oddie avenue, viii
be under the ruling of Poke Kelly
! No. 4, which Is located at the depot
will be captainea by Pete Jocknm
Gus Hensel from how on will be il
charge Of the hook and ladder, whicI
will he known as Truck No. /.
After the meeting all hands re
paired to the Trade Council hall an
INDUCED in q repast that was wei
gotten up under the direction o
George A. Moore. John Roscaller an
Chief Swnsey. Three boxing oou'
were held for the amusement of tn
.loulookers, which proved good ente'
tainr1ent.
At the next meeting arrangenfn'
will be made for the minstrel sho.
(which will take place on a date to b
aunouneed later.
Tonopah bonanza. [volume] (Butler City [i.e. Butler], Nev.) 1901-1909, 1908-07-11

George Wingfeid, who came over
from Gold6eld yesterday to attenl
the directors meeting OF the Tone
pah Banking corporation, returned
10 the southern camp in the aftcs-
noon. He was a busy mar every
minute that he was here, but man
aged to say that business conditions
were improving at a rapid rate ana
that by the time fall comes around
the entire State Of Nevada woull
De a vast hive o. industry. In con
Tonopah bonanza. [volume] (Butler City [i.e. Butler], Nev.) 1901-1909, 1908-07-11

Corporation seals OF every descrip'
ton furnished on the shortest notice
by the Bonanza.
Tonopah bonanza. [volume] (Butler City [i.e. Butler], Nev.) 1901-1909, 1908-07-11

General good work, some of |
quite rapid, has been the main ree-
ord OF the last week in the leasing
field. More actual development has
been accomplished than in any pre-
vIous week, with considerable addt-
ton TO the ore area and yet no sensa-
Tonopah bonanza. [volume] (Butler City [i.e. Butler], Nev.) 1901-1909, 1908-07-11

Certificates OF location for sale at
the Bonanza Office
Tonopah bonanza. [volume] (Butler City [i.e. Butler], Nev.) 1901-1909, 1908-07-11

snbserLhe "a w paIly ponanzA
Tonopah bonanza. [volume] (Butler City [i.e. Butler], Nev.) 1901-1909, 1908-07-11

United States Senator George s.
Nixon came over from Goldfeld yes
terday afternoon and will leave this
morning for the noiA. His mission
to this section is for the purpose OF
looking into business interests that
require his presence here.
You can say for me that the elec-
ton OF the Republican National
ticket is assured" said Senator
Nixon. Contrast the action Of the
Republican convention at Chicago
with that Of the Democratic convea-
tion now in progress in Denver. With
the dual-defeated candidate sitting
at his home in Lincoln, Neb., and by
long distance debating the methods
of procedure in the convention, IL
would seem that the old cry Of the
Democratic party of Czarism and die
tatorship on the part of Republicans
is as a mole hill beside a mountain
1t was really funny to hear of ths
three losts in the convention, namely
the report of the committee on ere
dentials, the speech Of the Kentuck,
eolonel's and finally the straying of
of the temporary chairman himself
am not much of a believer in sigr'
and hoodoos, but | think that thu
fourth one to be lost, William J
Bryan, will be so efectually snowe'
under that they will never be able t
dig him out. The Republicans of Ne
Evada are going to carry on M Of tn
most aggressive campaigns this fai
ever seen in this State, and mark m
word for 1t. they will win with
handsome majority. We have tn
arguments and the facts to back Il
our campaign speakers, and tn
wholesome truths they will put fort
cannot be controverted.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-05-12
Woman Uses Gun in Theater.

st. Paul, May 12.-Mrs. Bert Swan,
wife of "the alligator man" at the
Majestic theater, made things lively
at that place of amusement by taking
six pot shots at her husband on the
stage. Evidently inspired by jealousy
Mrs. Swan went to the performance
armed with a small pistol. She was
given box seat and when her hus-
band had nearly completed his act
she arose in her place and opened
fire. None of the shots took effect.
Mrs. Swan returned to her hotel and
was later arrested and taken to Cen
trail police station. She protested
that she did not intend to kill her
husband and shot only at the scenery.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-05-12
DELAY IN THAW CASE.
Divorce Proceedings Go Over o,
Agreement of Counsel,

New York, May IA hearing on
Evelyn Nesbit Thaw's suit for the an
nulment of her marriage to Harry K.
Thaw was scheduled to begin in this
city, but was postponed by agreement
of counsel. Daniel O'Reilly, counsel
for Mrs. Thaw, requested postpone
ment on the ground that he had been
unable to secure certain evidence
which he desired from Pittsburg. A
commissioner to take the testimony
was appointed recently by Robert B..
Deyo, the referee appointed to take
the evidence in the Thaw> case. Coun-
sci for Thaw consented to the post
ponement, but said that he would
agree to no further delays. The new
date of the opening of the hearing
has not been fixed.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-05-12
GOING TO TURKISH FRONTIER
Additional Russian Troops Moving to
the South.

the South. a
Tiais, May 1.-THE division of
field artillery attached to the Caucas-
ian army corps, which usually maneu-
vers during the summer in the North
ern Caucasus, has received special or
ders to proceed to Kars and various
batteries with their baggage already
are on their way south toward the
Turkish frontier. The maneuvers
this year will be held in the vicinity
of the Turkish frontier.
The reinforcements for the Russian
punitive expedition now in Persian
territory should have reached Belle
suvar May 9, but no news of their
actual arrival on the scene has been
received. The Russian commander,
General Snarski, has been directed to
restore order in the entire Afdadil
district and he has been given permis-
sion to extend his operations as far
to the west as the Turkish frontier
at his discretion.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-05-12
Disaster Arouses travelling Men.

Chicago, May 1..Stirred by the
Ayeline hotel catastrophe at Fort
Wayne, Ind, when eleven persons
were burned to death, the Illinois
Commercial Mems association will
start an active campaign against ho-
tells all over the country not having
proper fire protection. In the fire
three members of the order met death,
number were injured and many had
narrow escapes.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-05-12
Jealous Of His Divorced Wife.

Chicago, May 12.-Martin Schleyer
shot and seriously wounded his d.
vorced wife, Martha Schleyer, at Ke-
losha, Wis. He then turned the
weapon upon Herman Koehler and in
Ricted mortal wounds. Koehler, who
lives at Kenosha, was visiting Mrs.
Schleyer at her home. Jealousy and
drink are declared to be the causes of
the shooting. Schleyer was arrested.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-05-12
INDICTED on THREE COUNTS

True Bill Against Congressman Helm
of Alabama.
Washington, May 1.-THE federal
grand jury has returned an indictment
charging Representative j. Thomas
Heflin of Alabama with assault with
dangerous weapon.
The indictment contains three
counts, two oil which relate to the
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-05-12
Cincinnati Brokers ASSIGN.

Cincinnati, May 12.-George H.
Stapeley & Co., brokers, have as
signed, to William Bodener. No fig
nres are yet obtainable, but the firm
has been doing a heavy business, hav-
ing large number of branch offices.
The recent legal investigation of the
brokerage business, together with
general business losses, caused the
failure.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-05-12
cornerinu Grain Ia L Legitimate.

Chicago, May members Of the
board Of trade defeated by majority
of 1872 votes a proposal to forbid the
"cornering" of grain. The dealers in
cash grain were generally in favor of
the rule, but the traders were against
It.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-05-12
CASE OF COLONEL STEWART
Senator Rayner Introduces Resolution
on Subject.

Senator Rayher INTRODUCES RESOLUTION
on Subject.
Washington, May 1I.-Senator Ray
ner has introduced a resolution eau
thorizing the president to convene a
court of inquiry" to consist Of five
officers Of the army, to investigate
charges and accusations against Colo.
mel William f. Stewart of the army,
who had been detailed to serve until
retirement at the abandoned military
post at Fort Grant. Ariz. The reso-
luton will lie on the table for a day,
when Mr.. Rayner will speak upon it.
He gave notice that he expected the
senate to take action at that tinAA.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-05-12
LOCAL HAPPENINGS

Markham hotel at the Pioneer office.
S. c. Johnson, the feed man" of
Crookston, came in last night from
the Queen City,"
c. w. Hart of Browerville spent
last night in Bemidji, having come
up from his home last evening.
Ed. Boyle looked after some bust,
ness affairs in Bemidji yesterday
and returned to Blackjack last even
ing.
E. J. Glendenning of International
Falls passed through the city this
morning to St. Paul on a business
trip.
Peter Loso was among the Black
duck bunch" who spent yesterday
in the city and returned home last
evening.
Miss Mabel Brown, who visited
over Sunday with Bemidji friends,
left yesterday noon for her home in
Duluth.
Mrs. A. Ponyson of Deer River
was registered as guest at the
Markham Hotel yesterday afternoon
and last evening.
B. ]. Popp and Edward Rako, two
of Bemidji's good fellows, went to
international Falls last evening to
look over some land.
R. T. Praught, the liveryman of
Blackjack, transacted business in
Bemidji yesterday, returning to
Blackjack last evening.
L. E. Rood went north last even
ing to interview the merchants along
the M. & I. in the interest of the
company which he represents.
If you want lot in Lavina, a
gown for your wife or bonnet for
the baby, come to the Presbyterian
sale at the rink opera house May IS.
Miss Hobkirk of International
Falls passed through Bemidji this
morning on her way to Minneapolis
on a visit with friends in the milf"
city.
R. ]. Poupore, junior member of
the logging firm of Poupore Bros,
accompanied by his brother, Lincoln
Poupore, went to Shocks Spur last
evening.
The operatta "Sylvia," which is
to be presented at the City Opera
House May 10, promises to be one
of the best entertainments ever given
by local talent.
E. G.. Rosenquist of Milwaukee,
who sells shoes for the Mayer com.
pany, came to town this morning
from a trip up north" on the line of
the M. & I. railway.
B. F. Anderson, the International
Falls locator, passed through the
city this morning to St. Cloud, where
he will spend month on a farm
which he owns near that city.
Mark Devine returned home to
Blackjack last evening. He came
down from the duck" yesterday
morning and was given a hearty
welcome by his many friends in this
city.
E. D. Beeson went to Northome
last evening in the interest of the
Naugle Pole & Tie company of
Chicago. Mr.. Blossoms successor
was supposed to have arrived in the
city last evening.
Rev. F. E. Higgins, he of the
lumberjack sky pilot fame, left this
morning for Walker and will 20 out
to the Leech lake drive to do some
evangelistic work among the jacks"
out there. They all know Higgins.
Miss Kate Mason of East Grand
Forks, who has been the guest of
Miss Mamie Malone for several DAYS.
left yesterday afternoon for Crooks
ton, where she will visit for several
days before returning to her home at
East Grand Forks. -
Mr.. and Mrs. William Burce came
down this morning from their home
at Kelliher and spent the day in the
city. Mr.. Burce is general manager
tor the Beltrami Timber company,
in which concern several local
people are interested.
R. Walsh, chairman of the Kooch-
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-05-12

assault on Lewis Lundy, a negro, with
whom Mr.. Heflin had a dispute on
street car in this city on March q
last. The third count charges an as
sault on Thomas McCreery of New
York, a horseman, who was struck
by bullet from Mr. Heflin's pistol.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1908-02-14
SEEING BIG THINGS At TACOMA
Was it Japanese Airship That Caused
Men to Stop and People to Gaze.

Dark red, pale green, yellow and a
brilliant white are the oolors' of a
strange light that appeared in the
western horizon Saturday and Sunday
nights, seen by residents Of Kent and
Tacoma, who firmly believe them to
be the lights of passing airship Ee-
longing to the Japanese, says a Tacoma
item.
"A large object was seen sailing
through the air at high elevation.
moving from north to south. 1t was
first sighted ty an eng ineer on
Northern Pacific train on the tide flats
waiting for the Fifteenth street bridge
to close. He pointed out the object to
the conductor and passengers alighted
from the train. Some examined it
with field glasses. So interested did
the passengers and trainmen become
that the train was delayed several
minutes. Those who saw ii told of
a large cigar-shaped object flying
foreign flag, which some maintained
was French while others declared it to
TO japanese During the same week,
on clear nights, oolored lights were
seen displayed at high attitudes and on
one occasion a rocket was scharged
high in the air, it is asserted. Since
that time the light has appeared at
various points along the coast, usually
between the hours of Z and O'Clock
as at Kent, Sunday night. In many
of the smaller towns along the Grays
Harbor. Tacoma Eastern and North
ern Pacific near Tacoma, residents
have watched the light. 1t is the firm
belief of many that the light is attach
cd to an airship employed by the Jap.
anese spies, who are studying the top
OgIaphy of the coast.