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Tonopah bonanza. [volume] (Butler City [i.e. Butler], Nev.) 1901-1909, 1909-12-25
ARGUMENTS ON DEMURRER
IN DISTRICT COURT

Arguments on a demurrer and
a motion to make the complaint
more definite, consumed the entire
session yesterday of the district
court in the case of Nye county
versus former County Treasurer r.
F. Gilbert and his bondsmen. The
address yesterday was made by Az
torney p. NJ. Bowler, who also
spoke for the other attorneys rep
.resenting the different defendants.
From the construction Of the law,
as exempliied by Mr.. Bowler, many
decisions in the higher eourts have
been rendered. showing the suit to
be based on mere fragments Of law
and that a number of adverse decis-
ions have been handed down by en-
inent %jurists.
Mr.. Bowler's address was an in
teresting one and many people were
to the courtroom during the
day to listen to the eloquent dis
Key Pittman, who is en-
gagged as special counsel by the
county, will follow, and possibly will
open his remarks today,
The suit is the result Of the fail
IRE of the Nye and Ormsby Coun-
-y bank with some $50, 900 Of the
'ounty's funds on deposit. Gilbert
and his bondsmen are held respon-
sible, although it has been clearly
shown that the money was depos-
ted in the bank by the order of
he county commissioners, and had
Gilbert so desired, he would have
been ~powerless to withdraw the
money without an order from the
county commissioners.
Attorneys George B. Thatcher,
P. Pittman and Judge j. F. Dem
lis also appear on behalf of the diff
.erent co-defendants.
Tonopah bonanza. [volume] (Butler City [i.e. Butler], Nev.) 1901-1909, 1909-12-25
KEANE WONDER IMPROVING

The Rhyolite Herald says: Ho-
mer Wilson came In Tuesday bring
ing four bars of bullion, being the
production of last month, from the
Keane Wonder mine. The aggre-
gate value will be between $4,000
and $25, 900. This is the largest
amount produced in any one month
since the mill started, two years
ago. over $40 per ton were recov-
cred by amalgamation only. The
reason of the increase is that the
ore treated, three-fifths OF which
came from No. 4 tunnel, was of a
higher grade than heretofore, Ev-
erything at the mine and mill is
working and looking splendidly.
Tonopah bonanza. [volume] (Butler City [i.e. Butler], Nev.) 1901-1909, 1909-12-25
MIDWAY
Miner PRESENTED
WITH A TURKEY
MANAGEMENT SHOWS LIBERAL
APPRECIATION FOR PAST
SERVICES

That the management of the Mid
way mine appreciates the efforts of
the employees, was shown yesterday
afternoon when the day shift re-
turned from its labors. Each man.
in addition to his dinner pail, car
ried a huge turkey, the gift of the
mine officials. In all there were So
birds handed out and the fowls
were far from being classed as
dwarfs in size, for they were the
largest that could be secured.
The pride with which the gifts
were displayed to the less fortunate
fellow workers in other mines, plain
ly showed that the employees appre-
ciated the act of the management.
The real appreciation, however,
will not be shown until tomorrow,
when the miners will do justice to
a Christmas meal fit for a king. OF
course the men will not work on
this day for it would not be appro-
pirate, and besides the turkey can
best be appreciated after a person
has lounged around the house sew
eral hours, getting an occasional
glimpse of the bird as it is brown
ing in the oven.
The only kick we have is that
there were not turkeys enough t.
reach to this office, but then we al.
ways did like corned beef and cab.
bage.
Tonopah bonanza. [volume] (Butler City [i.e. Butler], Nev.) 1901-1909, 1909-12-25
Prizes FOR The
MASQUERADE ARE
ON EXHIBITION
HURRY UP WITH YOUR Co.'S
TUNE AND SECURE A VAL
LIABLE AWARD

Prizes that will be awarded at
the grand masquerade ball New
Years eve, will be on display this
morning in the window of the To-
nopah drug store, and the collee-
ton, as a whole, surpasses any like
assortment gathered for the same
purpose ever exhibited in this city.
Intense interest is being taken in
the affair, which will be given by
the Uniform Rank, knights of
Pythias, and as the merits of the
Pythians as entertainers are well
known in this city, there remains
but little to be said as to the sue
cess OF the ball.
A large number OF costumes have
been reserved at the Tonopah drug
store, and the order will be for
warded to the costumers at San
Francisco this morning. Nearly so
costumes are spoken for, and In ad-
dition several extra suits will be in
the consignment. Parties desiring
outfits had better apply early or
they will be compelled to be a sill
ent spectator at the ball, for per-
sons not masked and in costume
will not be allowed on the floor I'M
til the time of unmasking.
The distribution of the prizes will
be an event in itself, as will the
three minute prize waltz.
Tonopah bonanza. [volume] (Butler City [i.e. Butler], Nev.) 1901-1909, 1909-12-25
REMAINS OF DIR. HUDGENS
TO BE BURIED THURSDAY

The remains of DR.. A. l.. Hud-
gems, who died suddenly in this city
Monday evening, will be inferred at
the city cemetery Thursday after
noon, the services to be under the
auspices of the local lodge Of Ma
sons. The arrangements for the fun
eral were completed yesterday.
Tonopah bonanza. [volume] (Butler City [i.e. Butler], Nev.) 1901-1909, 1909-12-25
TOM HURLEY AT
THE BUTLER TONIGHT

Another entire change of pro-
gram will be shown at the Butler
tonight. Iii addition to the pic
lures, Tom Hurley, a very funny
comedian, will make his first APP
p~earance in Tonopah. Mr.. Hurley
has selected for his opening night,
Did He Run" and my Irene"
two popular songs. In addition 70
the songs he will try to tell you
how it happened. The pictures are
Cowboys Romance" Dora" a BIZ;
Biograph drama: The Dragona-
der" and others.
Tonopah bonanza. [volume] (Butler City [i.e. Butler], Nev.) 1901-1909, 1909-12-25
A DEAD SHOT

Mrs. Stevens. wife of Engineer
w. w. Stevens OF the Mizpah, re-
turned Sunday from Oregon. where
she spent the past two months.
The object of her. trip was to train
Prince" a dog that has developed
into a great hunter. Mrs. Stevens
is one of the few women who can
handle a rifle or repeating shotgun.
She is a true sportswoman. She
has medals and honors galore.
Why not more ladies of her kind
who can hunt an dbring home the
game?
Tonopah bonanza. [volume] (Butler City [i.e. Butler], Nev.) 1901-1909, 1909-12-25
SKINNER CASE SET
FOR JANUARY II

Fred w. Skinner, the once con-
victed murderer of Mona Bell, APP
peared in the district court yester-
day for the purpose of being noti-
fled that his case would be set for
trial on January IL, 1910, and as
asked that his counsel be present
at that time.
Skinner informed the court that
he had counsel in Reno, who would
be present on the date specified.
The prisoner then made a motion
on his own behalf, asking that he
be admitted to bail. The motion
was set for hearing on the same
date that lis ease will be set for
trial. While the identity of Skin
ner's attorney is not known. it is
presumed to be L. a, Gibbons, fo--
merly of this city, who defended
him at the first trial, which resulted
in a verdict Of murder in the first
degree. Gibbons is expected to ar
rive shortly from the north.
A close and interested listener to
the proceedings yesterday was the
prisoners wife, who arrived several
months ago to aid her husband in
securing his liberty. She has been
a constant visitor to the Jail dur
ing her present residence in Tono-
pah, and is exerting every effort to
cheer the man who once deserted
her to live with the companion he
afterwards murdered.
Tonopah bonanza. [volume] (Butler City [i.e. Butler], Nev.) 1901-1909, 1909-12-25
CHRISTMAS SHIP
BEARS GIFTS FOR
YOUNG PYTHIANS
urTIE TOTS REMEMBERED
LAST NIGHT by SAINT
NICHOLAS

The good ship "Pythian Sisters"
baGing from that unknown land to
ne north, with Santa Claus at the
bdm, hove too last night and an
chaed at Argenta Temple No. IL.
barring all kinds Of presents for the
Young P%ythians of ronopah. An
elaborate program had been pre-
Jared as a fitting observation of the
White whiskered gentleman's arrival
and also for the entertainment of
the spectators who crowded the ca
pscty Of the Pythian hall, over the
postotiee. The entertainers were
the little tots, who were exceedingly
pleasing With recitations, songs,
duets and musical numbers.
The ship was the handiwork Of
Phil Recht and had all the appur-
finances that 90 along in the make
Up Of a sea-going craft. There were
port holes, smoke stacks, rigging
and masts. and strung on the lat
ter We're endless strings of popcorn
and other decorations. The pres
@ts were hung on the different
parts Of the craft, within easy reach
d Santa Claus, who made the dis
ttbution with a lavish hand. To
say that the little folks we're well
Reased, would be a mild description
d the affair, for it was early evil
dent that the youngsters were hav-
ig the time Of their life.
Nor were the presents confined to
the younger set, for a number of
he grown-ups were remembered,
Ome with valuable presents, and
others with bags Of popcorn, the
iendering of the latter providing an
unusual amount Of amusement for
he children,
After all the gifts had been dis
ributed, the assembtage INDUCED
IN a lunch which had been provided
ior by the committee in charge of
he affair, Great credit is due the
aides for their able management
md the success which resulted from
heir exertions.
The following is the program
ong Jingle Bells, the Glass
.ecitation ......,. Lloyd Swasey
s%eeitation, Santa and the Mouse" !
............... Grace Fowler
recitation, "A Week Before Christ
mas" .......... Willie Peck
Song ........ -Four Girls
recitation, IF There Was No Santa
Clans .,...... Ralph Stone
Recitation, Christmas" .......
.............. Mildred Swim
......... Willie Starr
.......... Fred Swim
Top Song ........ by the Boys
Recitation, The Captains Daugh-
ter" .Lottie Mason
........ Cecil Swasey
Recitation, Welcome to the Christ
mas Kings" Elizabeth Lynch
Song, How We Caught Santa
Claus" Cecil Swasey. Lester Fow-
Ter, Delphine Fowler and Eliza
beth Lynch,
GIVE Us Little Boys a
Chance" ....... Lester Fowler
Song. Santa Is Coming" the Glass
Tonopah bonanza. [volume] (Butler City [i.e. Butler], Nev.) 1901-1909, 1909-12-25

William Forman arrived yester-
wy from his Oasis ranch. He will
'Fe this morning for Reno, where
Y VIII meet his brother, James For
4an' who is en- route to this city
pom San Francisco.
Tonopah bonanza. [volume] (Butler City [i.e. Butler], Nev.) 1901-1909, 1909-12-25

Our want ads" bring results
Tonopah bonanza. [volume] (Butler City [i.e. Butler], Nev.) 1901-1909, 1909-12-25

song, "HOW We Caught Santa
Claus" Cecil Swasey, Lester Fow-
Ter, Delphine Fowler and Eliza
beth Lynch.
Recitation. Give Us Little Boys a
Chance" ,....... Lester Fowler
Song. Santa Is Coming" the Glass
Perth Amboy evening news., 1909-10-06
JOHN MARTINSEN
WAS LAID AT REST

The funeral of John Martinsen
was held from his late home at Me-
tuchen yesterday afternoon at /
o'clock, proceeding from there to Our
Saviour'H Danish Lutheran church in
this city, where services were also
held, and thence to his last resting
place in Alpine cemetery. The sad
occasion was marked by the presence
OF many friends and also their trib-
utes of beautiful floral pieces, re-
curing two carriages for their con-
veyance. He leaves, besides his
father, four sisters, Mrs. Sorensen,
Of Perth Amoby; Mrs Anderson, of
Brooklyn; the Misses Dora and
Agnes Martinsen.
Mr.. Martinsen, who was employed
at the Barber Asphalt Works, had
been in their employ for number
of years and had attained the posi-
tion OF yard superintendent. He was
a veteran OF the Spanish-American
war, being member of the Seventy
first N. G. N. r., Company r. 1t was
hoped that he might have been
buried with military honors but his
comrades could not be located IN
time
The pallbearers were six young
friends, George Jorgensen, Hans and
Erhart Oksen, Nels Smith, Hymark
Thomson and Bmil Johnson. The
young man lost his mother only four
months ago, which materially has
tened his own death.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1909-10-06
BLACKMAIL TO
Be ELIMINATED
The New Brunswick Excise
Board Tells Saloon Men
Not to Contribute.
TO CAMPAIGN FUNDS
Anyone Demanding Funds
for Political Purposes Set
Down as Grafters.
spseLal q be- EVENING NRwa.


New Brunswick, Oct 6:-The ex-
else board here last night sounded a
warning to all saloonkeepers regard
ing the approaching election. CONF
missioner Charles Deshler read a
statement in which he stated that 1t
had been reported that heretofore
liquor dealers had been blackmailed
into contributing to campaign funds.
And he warned the saloon men not
to be the victim Of grafters He said
that there had been two excise boards
In New Brunswick, one legally ap-
pointed and one named by the boss.
The latter had given the saloonkeep-
ers TO understand that 1t would be
better for them to contribute to the
campaign II they would avoid trou-
ble Mr.. Deshler said that 1t WAS the
intention of the present excise board
to keep all liquor matters out OF pol
itics and that II anyone approached
any liquor dealer with request for
campaign contribution under q
threat, the excise board would like
to have the matter reported to them.
He said the excise board wanted II
understood that the liquor business
was going to be cleaned of political
blackmail and graft and all contri-
buttons on the part of saloon men
were made at their own risk. 4
Perth Amboy evening news., 1909-10-06
WHAT DOES THE
C.R. R. MEAN?.
Letters to Health Depart
ment State That improve
ments Are Contemplated.
At THIS ClTY'S DEPOT
RepIiss to Complaints Anent
Sanitary Conditions--Te
Days Notice Given.

Indications that there may be i'm
provements made at the Central rail
road depot in this city within short
time were made known at the monthly
meeting Of the Board of Health last
night. A communication from Super
intendent Kerwin denoting that the
company would make improvements at
an early date did not please the com
mission as much as one from the gem
eral superintendent, stating that i'm
provements are contemplated which
will make conditions satisfactory here.
The sanitary condition of the sta
tion is regarded as disgraceful by the
health authorities Commissioner p. N.
Kennedy made motion that Secretary
La Roe be instructed to notify the
proper railroad authorities to the eff
feet that conditions must be improved
there within ten days.
Chairman Henderson of the santa
tion committee recently communicated
with the company regarding conditions
there and he received two replies A
commissioner made mention of the fact
last night that new station had been
talked Of, but had not yet been built.
Deputy Inspector Kerr reported that
he had inspected the place and found
water flowing out over the platform on
the southerly side.
The communication from General Su.
perintendent Huntington indicates that
extensive improvements will shortly
be started. just when they will be
made, or the extent Of the improve
ments, has not yet been learned.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1909-10-06
MAY EXAMINE
PUMPS FIRST
Water Board Discusses Plan
to View Machines in 0per-
alton Before Awarding.
A COMMITTEE SESSION

The contract for the new
100000 gallon pump to be INSTALL
ed at Runyon is not likely to be
awarded at the regular meeting of
the water board tonight At COM
mittee session of the members last
night some were in favor of viewing
engines which the bidders have in
operation before doing SO.
According to one of the commits
sioners the board may go to Philadel-
phia Friday or Saturday to look at
some pumps in operation there, and
later may 60 to Wisconsin to examine
others. President Clark says he will
not be able to go on any OF the in
spection trips as his duties at the
Raritan Copper Works will not per-
nit 1t. Commissioners Fraser was not
present last night.
1t Is understood that Commission
ers Grouse, Haney and Snedeker may
go to Philadelphia Friday, but the
latter said this morning that the
matter was not settled. Some deci-
sion in regard to the trips will proba-
by be reached at the meeting tonight.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1909-10-06
METHODISTS
ENTHUSIASTIC
Second Evening Of Rally
Week Enjoyed by Many
Discussions of Interest.
PROGRAM FOR TONIGHT

The rally service at Simpson Metho-
dist Episcopal church last night was
one of large variety and full Of inter
est. The general topic for the evening
was, "The Church for Men and Wo-
men,
The first address was on "The Place
for Men In the Church" /" and Daniel
Weber was the speaker. The second
subject was "The Day Of the Women
in the Church. and was opened by O..
r. Fletcher. james r. Noe spoke on
."The Church and the Home. 7" A mum.
Der took part in the discussions Miss
Franeina Craze read Scripture lesson
and Mrs. William II. Hesser presided
at the piano.
The following is to be the program
for tonight:
THE CHURCH AND THE WORLD.
]. The Duty Of the Church to the
Community, f. l.. Herrngton.
2. The Place Of the Church in Re
form Movements, S. @. Garretson.
g. The Church and the Nation, J. F.
Walker.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1909-10-06
BOARD OF ESTIMAT TE
DECIDES ON SO, 600
Deems That Sum Sufficient
to Pay for Work Contract
ed for at New Schools.
BOARD ASKED FOR MORE
$500 Is for Grammar and
$500 for Neville Street
SchooI--To Issue Bonds.

The Board of Estimate last night
granted the Board of Education an ad-
ditional appropriation Of $4,000, Of
which $4,000 is to be used for the
grammar school and $2,5o0 for the Ne
Vile street building. Bonds will be is
sued for the amount by the Board of
Aldermen.
Alderman -at-Large Voorhees,, who is
o member of the Board of Estimate,
said today that $4,000 is sufficient to
pay all Of the bills In connection with
the two new schools. It will pay for
everything that has been contracted
for at the buildings he added, ''and
the members Of the school board who
were present last night seemed salts
fed with the amount.
Mr.. Voorhees, added that the new ap-
propriation does not provide for side
walks at the buildings, but added that
the city would look after that part of
the work later, a. sidewalks had to be
laid anyway.
The Board of Education recently re-
solved that $4,000 was necessary in
connection with the new schools and
asked the Board Of Estimate for that
amount, but the latter board after a
careful investigation of the matter de-
cided that $4,000 less than that sum
ivas sufficient for the present needs of
the school board, and acted accordingly
EAST night. The meeting was held at
city hall, Mayor Bollschweiler being
the only absentee.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1909-10-06
ABSENTEESARE
GATHERED IN
Children Under Required
Age Being Rounded up by
the Police Force.
HOLIDAY NEXT TUESDAY
PatrOIman Tonnesen Had
Ten by NoOn-- Detectives
Also Got Many.

A general roundup of children who
are not attending, or who have never
attended, school is being made by the
police today. Chief Burke gave orders
to the day force this morning to pick
up all children within legal age whom
they saw on the street and to take
them to the school in their district. De
tectives Huff and Long were detailed to
school No. s, where the principal gave
them the names of many pupils who
are not attending at present.
Superintendent Shull says that it
may take a week or longer to complete
the roundup as he believes there are a
large number who are evading the law.
Never before has such thorough raid
been made and that it viii be success
full was evident this morning, when
many children were marched to the va.
rious buildings by the police.
About 10 o'clock this morning Pa
trolman Tonnesen caught three boys on
Smith street and took them to school
No. / Two Of them belonged there
but the third lived in the neighborhood
of school No. s. He was taken to SUI
perintendent Shull and he said he
had not attended school In three years
Truant Officer Meshrow took him to
the Neville street building
Superintendent .Shull commended
Chief Burke this morning for his as
sistance and says that the enforcing of
the compulsory attendance law to the
letter is an excellent thing for the city
Parents must compel their children to
attend school or lay themselves liable
to punishment WhN1e pupils cannot
be located, the police will notify their
parents or guardians to send them ard
IL they do not comply within the time
limit, the parents win be arrested and
punished
Released on Condition.
George Mershon, fourteen years old
Of 276 Watson avenue, who was ar
raigned before Recorder Pickersgill
this morning on charge Of stealing
wood from the yard of Eugene Hughes
at 276 Watson avenue, was released on
condition that he 60 to school at once
as he admitted that he had not been
attending recently. The compelling OF
children to attend the public schools
will lessen the number Of boys who
are daily seen roaming about the city
Schools Close Columbus Day
The public schools win close on Oc
tober 12, Mr.. Shull announced thii
marning, as he had received an opin
ion from State superintendent Baxter
that Columbus Day, according to an
opinion he had received from the attor
ney general, was a legal holiday. Co
lumbus Day exercises win be held in
all of the buildings, the superintendent
Perth Amboy evening news., 1909-10-06
RICT MEET
SUNDAY
Third Division Of Swedish
Sunday Schools Of n. Y.
and N. ]. Is Arranged.
PROGRAM FOR The DAY

A meeting Of the third district Of
the Swedish Sunday School Associa-
tion Of New York and New Jersey will
be held in the Swedish Congregational
church in Gordon street, this city, next
Sunday. There will be three sessions
during the day, at which many dele
gates from the various places in the
district will be present. An excellent
program has been arranged.
Rev ]. Anderson, of Montclair, will
preach in the morning at 10:30 O'Clock
to the parents and children of the Sum
day school. This will be Mr. Ander-
son Is last sermon in this city, as he will
leave this country about the first of the
year for SwedenA to reside.
There win be prayer meeting in
the afternoon at $3.50 o'clock, which
will last for half hour, after which
addresses win be made by several of
the delegates on various topics In the
evening at 1880 clock there will be a
SERMON with special music by the
choir.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1909-10-06
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
GOING TO BRUNSWICK

A delegation Of members of San Sal.
vador Council, No, 200, Knights Of Co.
lumbus, Of this city, will 20 to New
Brunswick on Sunday, October IL, to
attend large class initiation to be
held IN the rooms Of the council In that
place.
The first, second and third degrees
will be exemplifed on a number of
candidates, Of whom flve will be from
the council in South Amboy and sew.
eral from this city The delegation
will leave here about 1870 O'Clock IN
the afternoon.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1909-10-06

At the monthly meeting of the
Board of Health last night the health
officers report showed contagion to
be on the decrease. A special meet
ing will be held next Monday night
for the purpose of reviewing the
work OF the sanitation committee,
which has prepared series of forms
to be utilized in the departments
work.
The secretary was instructed to
give public notice regarding the new
law which requires that births shall
be registered within five days after
they occur. The subject OF changing
the location of vault belonging to
William Wilson, and located at Madi-
Perth Amboy evening news., 1909-10-06

FIGHT BEGUN

All Of the democratic county can
didates met with County Chairman
Thomas II. Hagerty in his office at
New Brunswick yesterday afternoon
and discussed plans for the campaign.
Mr.. Hagerty said this morning that
the meeting was a private conference
and that there was nothing for publi-
cation.
Mr. Hagerty added that the county
committee would meet at New Bruns-
wick Saturday afternoon, when con-
siderable business will probably be
transacted.
Those from this city who attended
the conference yesterday were: DR..
w. e. Ramsay, candidate for the as
sembly; Bernard M. Cannon, candi-