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The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1909-05-15
ATTORNEY
GENERALS
Opinion
Head Of States Legal Dc.
paTtnGTt Issues Cicu-
lar on New Min
ing Law.

In order to set the public clear as
to certain features OF the new mining
law enacted by the late legislature,
Attorney General Stoddard has adj
dressed a circular letter to the var.
ious district attorneys in the state.
1t has been the opinion of some tha
stock issued prior to the date when
the law became effective would not
have to be designated as treasury
or promotion" stock when presented
for transfer The attorney general,
however, does not take this view and
gives his reasons. He also touches
on the matter Of issuing semi-annual
reports by mining companies. The
circular contains the following.
1 To the District Attorneys of the sew
eral counties of the State of New
ala.
Gentlemen -: Mans Inquiries regard
ing the construction of certain por-
/ tions of what is properly known as
/ the wildcat bill passed by the leg
islature OF 1909 (Statutes, page 62)
are being received by this office,
/ therefore in order that you may be
/ by this office regarding the construc-
1 ton of those portions of this act
which seem to be ambiguous, / beg
leave to submit the following CON
clusions:
The purpose of the act is to re-
! quire mining corporations owing,
working and developing mining prop
/ erty within the state, and selling or
offering for sale any of its shares of
stock, to furnish certain information
ton for the use of the public, and al
so to classify, so far as possible,
the kinds of stock usually issued
by such corporations and to require
the same to be designated as treas
: ury" or promotion stock, as such
stock is therein defined, in order
to prevent and discourage the issue
and sale of shares of stock in alleged
mining corporations" formed and
promoted solely for stock selling pur-
poses, and not owning or possessing
actual or prospective mineral rights
or property sufficient to warrant the
innocent purchaser Of stock to invest
his good money with the expecta-
ton Of acquiring anything of value.
A STRIDE FORWARD.
Legis alton upon any new subject
is invariably. defective il some res
nect and this statute is no exception,
bet il is almost universally conced-
ed that this act is a giant stride to-
ward the protection of the mining
company operating and selling stock
! in good faith as well as the stock
! investing public, and that with few
I minor amendments it viii accomplish
, the good purpose for which it was
! intended.
TO BE PUBLISHED IN 1910.
Section one of the act requires
| certain statements to be filed will
: the county recorder and attorney gen
eral. There is a diversity of opin
7 ion as to whether these statement.
are required to be filed this year
q 1909, or next year 1910, that porto
: of the section relating to the time o
filing being as follows:
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1909-05-15
every corporation owning

Every corporation owning-.
and selling or offering for sale-
any Of its shares of capital stock
shall, during the months of June
and November of each calendar year
hereafter, ,file," etc.
If the word hereafter were omit
ted, this question would, of course,
not arise, but it being an elementary
rule Of statutory construction that
every word in a statute means some
thing and must be given effect, the
word hereafter" having for its ante
cedents the words calendar year.
it cannot be said that the legislature
meant June and November hereafter,
that is June and November, 1909
else it would have omitted the word
calendar" or used other appropriate
language in expressing such an in.
tent. The word calendar" used in
the above sense is defined by the
authoraties as meaning
the established order of the divis-
ion Of time into years, months, weeks
and days.
Words and Phrases Judicially De-
fined.
ack's Law Dictionary, etc
The act became effective March s,
1909. 1t says that certain statements
shall be filed etc, during the months
Of June and November of each "calen.
dar' year hereafter
REISSUE OF STOCK.
. The next query:
is it necessary that stock issued
prior to April Is, 1909, be stamped or
designated treasury or promotion
stock when the certificates are subse-
Quently surrendered for transfer or to
be cut up into smaller blocks?
The language of Section of the
act is as follows:
From and after April 15, 1909, ii
shall be unlawful for any corporation
or any officer agent or director there
of. owning"or developing any min
ing property in this state, to Issue
y any written or printed certificate rep
resenting one or more shares of its
stock--upon which certificate il
not stamped or printed the words
Treasury Stock, etc.
1 The act prohibits the issuance OF
certificates unless such certificates
are stamped or otherwise designat
ed as therein required. TO issue
as defined by photographers, signi
fies to send out; to put into circu
lation.
Instead of the word certificate
# the word shares or stock" had
been used then this section would
not require certificates representing
stock Heretofore issued when pre-
sented for transfer to be SC marked
but the legislature has ex industrit
used the word Certificate anC
has not recognized the inconvenience
or hardship that may be incurred b,
the character CT the early issues O
stock in order that when such Ger
tificates are surrendered for trans
fer after April l5, 1909, before new
n ones are issued they may be prop
erly marked; however, / am of tn,
opinion that such is the case. as th,
statute in direct terms prhibits the is
issuance of certificates Representing
one or more shares of stock in min
ing corporations owning, leasing
working or developing mining prop
erty within this state and selling o
Offering for sale any of its stock o.
shares therein, unless such certificat,
designate the class Of stock they REP
/. resent as defined hy said act
Yours truly,
r. G. STODDARD
Attorney Genera
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The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1909-05-15

looked upon as of much Importance in
Elko county. This is probably the rea-
son for this unpromising showing.
Your attention is respectfully called
to the report of the bullion tax source
of Esmeralda county for the year
ending December 81, 1908. The coun-
ty ranked second in the amount of
amount of bullion tax collected The
second quarter of 1908 showed more
than twice the amount of bullion pro-
duced and bullion tax collected as
that of the first three months of 1908.
The following quarter again doubled
In the amount of ore produced and
the amount of bullion tax collected.
The collection Of bullion tax for the
final quarter of 1908, as stated, was
not made until during the first three
months of the present year The
figures for the quarter ending Sep
tember 80, 1908, showed the amount
OF bu lion tax collected as 31,32104.
For the quarter ending December 81,
1908 the figure dropped to the start
llngiy low amount Of $7,155.73 In
vestigation shows that the final quar-
ter CT last year was as active, if not
more SO, in mining way, than any
of the previous quarters of last year
in Esmeralda county From first
place as a bullion tax payer, Esmer-
aida county dropped to second place
The attention of officers of Esmer-
aida county has been called to this I'm
satisfactory showing. with the result,
it is to be hoped that the first quar-
ter of the present year will again see
Esmeralda county collecting a much
\ greater amount of bullion tax.
EUREKA MAKES GAINS.
I'm Eureka county the reports show
a steady increase for each of the
four quarters of last year. The i'm
mense tonnage of ore in that coun-
ty is offset by the low grade quality
With a bullion production of approx
mately $750,000, the bullion tax
amountd to about $500. This is ex
planned by the heavy cost attached
to handling this output. 1t is the be
lief of this office that the officiass
of Eureka county are using every ef
fort to see that the revenue sources
of both the state and county are be
ing cared for as regards the bullion
tax, as we'll as the license sources
Humboldt county, l regret to repor
has been to say the least, very negli
gent in the matter of collecting the
bullion tax during the year ending Dt
cember 81, 1908. Heralded to thf
world as one of the greatest mining
sections in Nevada, with mining prop
critics in full operation in many sec
tions of that county the total amour
of bullion tax collected there durins
4 the entire year was $133.65. This
amount, l would emphasize upon you
was collected only after this Office
had officially called attention in TIVE
reports to the neglect and then mad
a special visit to Humboldt county t
begin proceedings against offending
companies. This decision was altere'
upon the promise of the officials 7
take summary action and begin prose
i cutions if necessary. The result wa
| in a total tax Of $13365. In the cas-
of this company arbitrarily assessed
this office presented evidence an
| still has this evidence in its possess
ion showing an output for the yea
Of more than 100000 The offlclal
: Continued On Page seven.)
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1909-05-15
Salt Lake Man Here.

Salt Lake Man Here.
N. w. Clayton, prominent business
man and capitalist of Salt Lake, is
in camp He is interested in the Ohio
Kentucky and Prince Consolidated
mines.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-12-18
FENCING IN TRAMPS

The tramp problem has been discussed by a New York conference of charities and corree- ton, with the result that resolution was adopted urging the legislature to provide a farm colony, whither these vagrants may be sent and compelled to earn living. That sounds well, but these theorists have in reality proposed that all tramps shall be put in jail or that vast in- closed prison shall be made out of the industrial farm It would be necessary to build a wall so high that the tramps could not scale it. They would accept a meal, but when it came to the working hour they would be unwilling and re- sentful toilers. Aside from the economic fact that there is reduced profit in compulsory labor, there would be the practical problem of keeping the vagrants on the job There is nothing so dlstasteful to the tramp as work. That is why he IS tramp. These reformers should start by building up the vagrant instead of building fence.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-12-18
ANOTHER PROBLEM
Thus inquiries the Albany Herald: "What is a professor?"


 "What is profesSor?'
 An extensively used and thoroughly abused word is professor" It was conceived in dig nity and intended for fit and proper purpose. It was primarily meant to convey an idea of learning, culture, and refinement, coupled with the suggestion of gentle and gentee art of conveying instructive information, philosophical conclusions, and matured wisdom. Originally, 1t must have been coveted term-one that men well might strive diligently to win, and cherish when won.
 But "professor" has fallen far, and boasts little nowadays of those proud attributes at taching to it formerly. Professor" why, ev- cry sleght-ofhand performer or 'painless" tooth puller is freely accorded the title in this day and time. Muldoon, the erstwhile trainer of prize fighters, and sometimes wrestler on his own account, has set up an institution evolved of the tricks of trade known peculiarly to himself therefore Prof" Muldoon! Monsieur de Kiuqer loses his place in the Florodora sextet and essays to teach the correct tripping of the light fantastic toe--'' Prof. " de Kiquer! Stenog- rapher Jones opens a correspondence school for the dissemination of knowledge anent the sub ject of typewriting and shorthand -'Prof." Jones, of course
 It is all wrong Professor" is an ancient and honorable title, and is due more reverence than 1t receives. It is even more indiscriminate- y employed than "doctor''-and surely. with drug clerks, chemists, young ministers, and mas seurs, 'doctor" would seem to be sadly over worked itself
 What is a professor?" It would, in the light of repeated and rank misapplication. be much easier to say what is not professor.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-12-18
In The Halls of Congress
Special Washington Correspondence.
BY TAV.


 ''The most suggestive thing about Senator Aldrich's spectacular swing around the circle is that it was an acknowledgement, unspoken it is true, but an acknowledgement nevertheless, that the great states of the central west must be taken into account in important matters, even by the wise men of the east.
 Champ Clark of Missouri, leader of the minor ity in the house, was discussing in an exclusive interview with the writer, the probable effect of the Aldrich campaign for a central government bank
 "The strange part of the Aldrich program, 2 continued Mir. Clark, twas the oft-repeated declaration that the Aldrich monetary commis- sion has arrived at no conclusion as to what it desires to do, statement which should be taken cum grano. That they intend to fost a central bank on the country is taken and accepted as fact by all close observers Whenever that is done it will increase the influence of the eastern money changers amazingly, for they would not be in favor of central bank unless they be- leved it would be located in New York. If they thought for one moment that the central bank would be located at St. Louis, Kansas City or Chicago where it ought to be located, if it is to be really central, these eastern high fnanciers would one and all be dead against it. What they are after is to strengthen their hold on the finances of the country and in that effort they never let up.
 eff the western and southern bankers are roped into this scheme, the chances are that they will never regret it but once and that will be as long as they live
 Andrew Jackson was great man; but he is dead said Senator Aldrich in one of his speeches during his peregrinations in the west He might have added with equal truth that it is a great comfort to the Aldriches and all like unto them to know that Old Hickory is safe un- der ground. If he could revisit the glimpses of the moon, what he d do to the Rhode Island sen ator and the rest of the central bank boomers would be aplenty and then some; for next to licking the British at New Orleans, General Jackson's most notable achievement was in staying Nick Biddles central bank-the old United States bank. No doubt if the Iron Sol dier were reincarnated, he would fight Aldrich and his cohorts in the same savage manner in which he pounded Riddle and his gang, for at all times in all places and under all circumstances the old lion of the Hermitage stood the people $ friend. No wonder the Rhode Island boss feels a sense of relief that the warrior statesman has shufhed off this mortal coil.
 General Jackson was great man; but he is dead, is, so far as I know, Senator Aldrich's most famous epigram. It may prove as unfor tunate as the celebrated epigram of the scholar
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-12-18

If the report be true that the Hons W. w. Pace and W. B. Webb have secured control of George Crosby's Paper and intend converting It into democratic organ, the works are prac- tcally all off ~ for other aspiring politicians in this neck O the woods Pace, it is reported, is having harness made in which to trot the gubernatorial race and Webb has taste in his mouth for seat in the lower house at Wash lngton. It IS rmored around Globe that our old college chum, Judge McCullom is to mount the editorial tripod under the new management And there you go again.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-12-18

in politics, Senator Henry Cabot Lodge, when he remarked that, The consumer is a myth
 The consumer proved very lively sort of myth in Massachusetts on the first Tuesday af- ter the first Monday in November when he cut Governor Draper's majority from 60,000 to a beggardly 5000. Yes, General Jackson was a great man; but he is dead'; but while his body is in his grave at the Hermitage, his spirit still survives and may prove potential in the fight to revive Nick BiddIeismn
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-12-18

Even with the present deformed train sched- ule, business between Globe and Miami is show ing wonderful increase With an afternoon or evening train the increase would be even greater.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-12-18
Noticed ThiS2

Every cheap crook who gets arrested nova days threatens to make disclosures that will shake civilization to its base'
 "Wellg"
 ''I've been listening patiently for some time now, but haven t heard anything yet"
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-12-18

No city in the country offers better stocks for holiday selections than do the merchants of Globe Watch the advertising columns of the Silver Belt and see who wants your business
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-12-18
4 Good Scheme

All the pedestrians seem to stop at your store.'
 "0h, manage to interest 'em 7
 What $ your idea?''
 have thermometer that registers four de grees higher in summer and six degrees lower in winter than any other thermometer in town. y
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-12-18

The long orange sporting prophets are busy picking Pugilist Johnson for a winner. This does not look nearly so bad for Pugilist Jeffries as one might incline to think at first blush
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-12-18
enevolent assimila-
He Kneiu

''Sir, your son has just joined college fra ternity. These college fraternities-"
 Never mind about breaking it gently. What hospital is he atg'
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-12-18

If King Leopold overlooked any good times during his earthly career, there is strong probability that his regrets were centered on these sins of omission during the closing hours of his life The old gentleman was a conspicrl- ous character, but the world will be enriched by his summons
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-12-18

Insist on train leaving Globe at f 80 or later in the evening for Miami. It is what the people at both ends of the line should have.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-12-18

A wealthy Illinois lady died as the result of an ingrown hair. Her four sons may also go the heir route. This suggestion is not intended to add strength to the theory of heredity.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-12-18

It will take at least $500 in cash to reach the unfortunate of Globe on Christmas day. There are a whole lot of good fellows, who, as yet have not appeared at the captains desk
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-12-18
Better Than War

''I see many American plumbers are being sent to Nicaragua
 'That's the scheme. Benevolent assimla- ton. ;
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-12-18

William Ryan spoke for a majority of the peo- pie in Globe, and for valuable improvement as well, when he went before city council and argued for driveway over Pina creek on North Broad street. A concrete culvert is what is needed and not regular wagon bridge
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-12-18
MORNING SMILES
FaHag Of

That fellow worries too much about busi ness"
 '.Thnk so?''
 Yes; and it hurts his game of golf''
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-12-18

The mothers of Globe, bless their big sympa- thetic hearts, are contributing literally to the fund for the children's Christmas. A large per centage of the money turned in yesterday was from the pocketbooks of the ladies of Globe.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-12-18
ProbnbLu So
"Could anything be

"Could anything be worse than corner in turkeys?"
 Yes; corner in pepsin would hit us harder, 1 think''
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-12-18
Tue Patient Wife

Whats your sdea of good dinnerp' "One that will put my husband into good humor"
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-12-18

Cooper shares opened irm," is the news that is daily flashed from New York and Bos- ton. It is the crimson glory of the brighter day tomorrow
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-12-18

A substantial concrete culvert, full street width, IS what is needed over the Pinal on North Broad street. This would do away with h"idge repairs, would perfect the driveway and give the people exactly what they want
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-12-18

wouldn't be surprising if Dr. Cook made some startling revelations.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-12-18

Four feet more must come off the Mesquite street hill at the intersection of Hill street, say the property owners; and the work will be done just as soon as the city can arrange the funds for its share of the expense. When this is ac- comphshed the street will be in passabe con dltlon. As at present heavy traffic over this thoroughfare is an impossibiIity.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-12-18

Abdul Hamid however, probably will fail to take the grewsome hint involved in the recent information youchsafed him by the Young Turks to the effect that he will be buried with all due sultanesque honors when he passes away.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-12-18

It might be all right to do away with the po- lice force and turn the city over bodily to bur glars, thugs and holdups, but the Silver Belt has an entirely different idea. It would seem that improvements contemplated could be financed without making quite so severe sac rifce Crime reports indicate that it wouldn t hurt anything if a few additional policemen were employed until the city is cleared of the tough element
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-12-18

Woman was an afterthought of God" says a minister. The truth of which probably gave rise to the proverb, "Think twice before you speak. '
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-12-18

And the stock brokers continue to smile Busi- ness is good
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-12-18

The Silver Belt has larger paid cir culation than any daily newspaper in the world published in city with 12, 900 or less population.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-12-18

If wishes were horses, beggars might ride And if looks could kill, Zeaya would execute Mir. Knox without benefit of clergy.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-12-18

The holiday shopping rush and crush will be on next week.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-12-18
Raisina FoarZs
t seem to care for history or poetry

Ou uOn seem 10 care Tor hStOry or poetry or romance" Nope" "What do yop prefer to read?" "Chicken literature'
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-12-18

Bring happiness to some unfortunate child by contribution to the children's Christmas fund today. Money is badly needed
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-12-18

King Manuel seems to have failed to find even one Barkis-like royal princess in all his travels.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-12-18

The speaker says he never reads Mr. La Fol lette's speeches. He ought to. He might enjoy them more than he suspects.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-12-18

Harnesses cook has been located after lapse of 5000 years. Cheer up! The doctor may be located yet.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-12-18

All geniuses wear long hair, :" says writer. Nonsense, Look at Mir. Nicholas Longworth and be convinced otherwise
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-12-18

Globe is not only the best town in the south west, but the most promising copper city in the world.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1909-12-31
STONE AGE CUSTOMS.
Ancient Habits etili Endure Amonq
Natives Of Rural Roumsnls.

Ancient Habits etlli Endure Amono
Natives Of Rural Rounrsnia.
Customs and habits directly trace.
able back to the end Of the stone age
are still observed by the Inhabitants
Of the remoter parts Of rural Rouma.
mia. says DR.. Emil Fischer Of Bucha-
rest In tho Umschau. The latest sta.
tistics show that there are still In Rou.
mania over $4,000 cave dwellings In
existence. In which q quarter Of mil.
lion peasant folk live. These caves
are almost as primitive In their ar.
rangements rs the original cave dwell.
ings Of the stone age.
As recently as In the eighties miliet.
the Oldest Indo- -Germanic grain. was
still crushed In Roumania by means
Of hand mills and stored In peculiarly
shaped granarics similar to those used
by the natives Of central Africa. To-
day the Roumanian peasants still use
ancient plows. At funerals q repast
named coliba is partaken Of consist
Ing Of soaked and boiled corn the ex-
act way corn was nrst prepared and
eaten by the tribes Of Europe.
Even today crabapples and Wild
pears are the only fruit known to the
foumanian peasant, and his vcgcta.
bles nre wild herbs boiled with oil
pressed from sunnowcr. hemp and
gourd seeds. Medical men In rural
Roumanin are still known among tho
as wizards.