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Tonopah bonanza. [volume] (Butler City [i.e. Butler], Nev.) 1901-1909, 1909-11-27
SURE, MIKE

Recent events indicate that the
railroad to Goldfeld is assured for
the near future. The representa-
tive Of capitalists behind the road
is expected to arrive in Ely tonight
or tomorrow night to appear before
the board of county commissioners
and ask for right of way through
the county. This should be the be-
ginning Of active operations which
will not stop until Ely and the
southwest are connected by rail-
Ely Expositor.
Tonopah bonanza. [volume] (Butler City [i.e. Butler], Nev.) 1901-1909, 1909-11-27
CHARLES ENQUIST TURNED
TABLES ON COURT

Everybody knows that Charlie
Enquist, one OF the proprietors of
the Nevada Club, originally came
from Sweden. a few minutes con-
v~ersation is sufficient to determine
Enquist's nationality. But it is not
Of general knowledge that several
years ago. Mr., Enquist narrowly es-
capped being held in contempt Of
court while being examined as a
witness in a case IN a northern Cali
fornia court.
The case had been a long one.
and the patience of both the judge
and jury was sorely tried. Several
refractory witnesses had preceded
Enqulst and naturally the judge was
not In the best Of humor. Enquist
was sworn and the district attorney,
a fresh youth just out of college,
started with the examination.
"Are you a married man, Mr..
Enquist?" was asked.
"Yas sar." replied Enquist.
Whom did you marry?" was tho
next question ~propounded.
"Ay ban married to a woman
placidly responded the witness.
At this juncture attorney for thu
plaintiff arose to his feet and siren
uously objected to the answer o
tile witness. stating that he ha'
never heard of anyone being mar
ried unless it was to a woman. Be
fore ruling on the objection, tn
court turned to Enquist and asked
"Mr, Enquist, have you eve
heard of a person being married I
a MANI"
yes. sar," was the amazing re
ply.
who, them" asked the cour
who by this time had begun I
think that the witness was maxim
sport Of the proceedings.
My sister" replied the witnes
And then court adjourned.
Tonopah bonanza. [volume] (Butler City [i.e. Butler], Nev.) 1901-1909, 1909-11-27

determine the extent of the fancy
values as indicated by the prelim
mary assays.
Mr.. Wilson reports that the mine
returns on the recent shipment OF
bullion are $17,S00. This repre-
sents a full months run of the mill
ing plant and three weeks opera
ton Of the cyanide. The cyaniH
end of the works was closed down
for a week, ewing to a breakage Of
the engine. The mill alone pro-
duced $4,000 during the month,
the ore averaging $10.15 per ton
-Rhyolite Herald.
Tonopah bonanza. [volume] (Butler City [i.e. Butler], Nev.) 1901-1909, 1909-11-27
Court Names Date for
Execution Of Mangana
Convicted Murderer to Hang February u,
191O---Prisoner Breaks Down and for the
First Time Shows Emotion.

prison Of Nevada, at Carson City,
Nevada; and that after such deliy-
cry to said warden, you, the said
Ascension Mangana, be kept and
detained in the said state prison, at
Carson City, Nevada, by the warden
thereof, in close confinement until
such date as shall hereafter be des-
ignated and fixed by the warrant of
execution to be issued herein; and
that on the day so designated and
fixed in said warrant Of execution,
and between the hours named there
in, you, Ascension Mangana, for the
wilful deliberate and premeditated
murder Of Byron Nelson. Of which
you have been duly convicted and
adjudged guilty, as aforesaid, be,
by the warden OF said state prison,
at Carson City, Nevada, and within
the enclosed limits of said Nevada
state prison, hanged by the neck I'M
til You are dead; and may God have
mercy on your soul"
Sheriff Owens Immediately escort
ed Mangana to a new cell in the
county jail and placed a trusty in
the same compartment as a watch.
Mangana was carefully searched to
see that he had no weapon concealed
with which to make an attempt at
self destruction. Following the
search, the prisoner evidently com
menced to realize his fate, and for
the first time since his Incarceration
displayed emotion. lie broke down
completely and commenced crying.
The emotional outbreak continued
for a half hour. and when Mangana
regained his former composure, he
engaged in a game of cards will
his cell mate.
Sheriff Owens will leave tomor
row morning with his prisoner 70,
Carson, where Mangana will b
turned over to the warden Of tn,
state penitentiary.
Tonopah bonanza. [volume] (Butler City [i.e. Butler], Nev.) 1901-1909, 1909-11-27
VALCALDA HAS PASSED
FROM THE o'MEAHAS

The sale OF the Silver Peak Val
calda has been contaminated to in
terests friendly to the Pittsburg
Silver Peak. and hereafter the for
mer will be operated through a tun-
mel connecting the higher levels Of
the Peak with the Valcalda. The
deeds have been placed in escrow,
and are now on file in the court
house in Goldfeld. Arrangements
have been made for the handling
of a larger tonnage Of the Silver
Peak by a steam shovel. This is
said to be the first time in the his
tory Of precious metals mining that
the steam shovel has been used for
extracting ore.
Tonopah bonanza. [volume] (Butler City [i.e. Butler], Nev.) 1901-1909, 1909-11-27
TONOPAH DAIRY RECEIVES
CARLOAD OF COWS

George w. Lifts of the Tonopah
dairy, has received a carload of
milk cows from the Mason Valley
district. The shipment is the pick
of the valley and one that would
do credit to any dairy concern. The
increasing business of the Tonopah
dairy is responsible for the addition
to the stock and now the manage
ment is prepared to execute orders
with more dispatch than in the past.
The dairy on California Heights has
been completely remodeled in or
der to afford ample accommodations
for the new shipment.
Tonopah bonanza. [volume] (Butler City [i.e. Butler], Nev.) 1901-1909, 1909-11-27
PATIENTS AT MINERS
HOSPITAL IMPROVING

Four patients are confined in the
Miners hospital at present, three
suffering from injuries and the
fourth from an attack of appendi-
citis. The patient with the last
named complaint is George Shu-
grue, who was brought in from LIB
erty Monday. His condition is not
serious and it is not known as yet
whether an operation will be neces-
sary.
James Byrnes, who was injured
in the Montana mine a week ago
when a drilling machine broke and
crushed his hand, is improving rap
idly and will soon be able to use
the injured member.
Will PERRIN is on the rapid road
to recovery from the accident in
the Silver Top, in which he nearly
lost his left foot. The bones are
knitting and the former football
star will be out in about three
weeks.
A. l.. Brown, who had an en-
counter with a circular saw at thu
Montana several days ago, is pro
crossing very %favorably. His physic
ians state that he will soon be abb
to be removed to his home on tn
Montana hill.
Tonopah bonanza. [volume] (Butler City [i.e. Butler], Nev.) 1901-1909, 1909-11-27

Monday morning at 10 O'Clock,
Ascension Mangana, The convicted
murderer OF Byron Nelson, was
brought before Judge Ayerill in the
district court to have judgment pro-
bounced.
Manganese demeanor on this oc-
casion. which was the last time he
viii appear in a court room, was
practically the same as displayed
throughout the trial. Judge Ayerill
pronounced the judgment and SEN
tence, which was interpreted, word
for word, by George Duncan. The
date of execution was named as
February II, 1910. The court in
confirming the judgment spoke as
follows;
whereas, you, Ascension Man
CANA. have been duly convicted in
this court Of the crime of murder
IN the first degree and your pun
ishment fixed at death by the YER
dict Of the jury herein, for the will
full, deliberate, and premeditated
murder Of Byron Nelson, a human
being, at Iceland, Nye county, Ne
rada. on or about the 18th day of
June, A, d. 1909, now
Therefore. YOU are adjudged by
this court in accordance with law,
to be guilty of murder of the first
degree. and the
Sentence OF this court is that
you, Ascension Mangana, be taken
hence by the sheriff Of Nye county,
Nevada, and be by him detained in
close confinement in the county jail
Of the said county of Nye for a
period not exceeding seven days.
unless such time should be neces-
sarily and legally extended for good
cause. ard that within seven days
from the date hereof, or as soor
thereafter as travel win permit, yot
be taken by the said sheriff and de
liyered to the warden Of the STATE
Tonopah bonanza. [volume] (Butler City [i.e. Butler], Nev.) 1901-1909, 1909-11-27

ination which sometimes lasted 80
minutes by each side.
During the examination of the
different Jurors the defendant, pale
and somewhat haggard, sat near his
counsel and Dan Ryan, his brother
in-law, closely studying the faces Of
the talesmen, and intent upon their
answers.
The ordinary questions pertain
ing to the talesmen having previous
ly formed an opinion, made UP the
preliminary examination, BUT later
it developed that religious and fra
ternal feeling would be considered,
When the our adjourned last
night, eleven men sat within the
confines OF the jury box, having
been accepted subject to a peremp-
tory challenge. Counsel for both
sides stated that they expect to Sc
cure a jury by tomorrow evening,
and the case proper will be started
with the converting Of the court on
Friday morning.
The defense, it is stated, will de-
vote all energies toward proving
that there was no motive for the
crime, no generalization and no in
tent. Alcoholic insanity will be the
plea.
Tonopah bonanza. [volume] (Butler City [i.e. Butler], Nev.) 1901-1909, 1909-11-27
RHYOLTTE PEOPLE
INCORPORATE COMPANY

Articles of incorporation we're
filed yesterday at the county clerks
office by the Pioneer Exploration
company, which names its principal
place Of business at Rhyolite. The
company has a capitalization Of
$4,000 with 100, 900 shares at a
par value of IS per share. Homer
Wilson. Il. A. Wilson and r. II.
stickney. all of Rhyolite, are the
ineorporators.
Tonopah bonanza. [volume] (Butler City [i.e. Butler], Nev.) 1901-1909, 1909-11-27
SACRIFICE FURNITURE SALE

On Tuesday and Wednesday, No
vember 2S and "a, between the
hours of 9 a. m. and 4 p. M, the
entire collection of furniture and
fixtures of one of the houses burnt
in the recent fire, will be sold at
the house in rear of Mrs. P. NJ.
Bowler's dwelling. % ct
Tonopah bonanza. [volume] (Butler City [i.e. Butler], Nev.) 1901-1909, 1909-11-27
COUNTY PRISONERS HAVE
THANKSGIVING DINNER

Young roast pig, brown potatoes,
mashed potatoes, gravy, mince pie,
cakes. nuts, coffee and cigars, was
part Of the menu served by Sheriff
Owens to the county prisoners for
their thanksgiving dinner. Need
less to say, the feed was enjoyed.
1t has always been the custom Of
the sheriff to provide excellent meals
on both Thanksgiving and Christ
mas, and the spreads this year will
be in keeping with the former poll
lev.
Tonopah bonanza. [volume] (Butler City [i.e. Butler], Nev.) 1901-1909, 1909-11-27
present throughout the vein.

The pre- At mill is intended
simply for the reduction Of the
q<artz product of development
work alone, without drawing on the
reserves everything the drifts. An
other six months should show what
kind OF a permanent mill the Toy
abe needs.-Manhattan Mail.
Tonopah bonanza. [volume] (Butler City [i.e. Butler], Nev.) 1901-1909, 1909-11-27
MEANEsT MAN IN GoLDFIELD

1t is said that a woman over at
Goldfeld was kicked on the shin
by a mule, causing her to bite off
the end of her tongue, and her hus-
band, several times since, has re-
fused $1,000 for the mule.
Tonopah bonanza. [volume] (Butler City [i.e. Butler], Nev.) 1901-1909, 1909-11-27
.DUCKWATER CASE
NEARING A CLOSE

Considerable progress has been
made in the Irwin versus Tognini
water suit, which has been before
the district court for the past week.
Yesterday counsel for plaintiff an
nounced that they had completed
the examination of witnesses. As
Mr.. Tognini has only a few wit
nesses, It is expected that the Ease
viii be submitted within the next
few days.
Tonopah bonanza. [volume] (Butler City [i.e. Butler], Nev.) 1901-1909, 1909-11-27

For neat printing try the DO.
nanza.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1909-03-18
|}AnER
IS mood
OF the House Of Representa-
tives After Its First
Big Battle.
OVER HOUSE RULES
Drawing Of Seats by Mem
bers the First Thing
Taken Up.

WASHINGTON, ID. c.: Mar. l64
When the House OF Representatives
net today ii Twas expected the Pres.-
dents message on the subject of tae
tariff would be received, also tina;
the tariff bill itself would be pre-
sented oy Payne, chairman OF the
committee on ways and means. The
|:irst work, however, to engage the
attention of the House. was tile
lrawing Of seats.
Senator'S Aldrici and Daniel, amt
Representatives Clark, olmstcad ana
Mckinley, notification committee If
the Senate and House, respectively,
called on the President this morn
ing. The President informed them
that he would send his message Ia
congress today. but that the message
wonld not tbc ready before noon
The second days session OF the
House found is nicmbcrs in IL much.
:ilnier mood. THE question OF the
amendment OF the rules having been
settlcd yesterday. the tension was
aoticeabls' relaxed. The drawing OF
seats WAS The first business transacted.
Forty-forr Republican and eleven:
Democratic senators were in their
seats Whom the Presidents message
was laid before that body and read
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1909-03-18
EYEBA[L GUT
Edward S. Wallis Meets With
Painful Accident While
Cutting a Bush.

Edward 5. Wallis is the victim OF
d very painful cut In his right eye
which he sustained accidental In the
yard OF his residence on West Pike
street Monday while engaged In
chopplng some bushes. 1t is causing
him considerable agony and constant
medical attention has to be given to
him. The cnt extends across the
ball Of the-right eye.
Mr.. Wallis had grabbed a handful
OF bush branches in one hand aud
was STOPPING over to cut them near
the roots. when one Of the branches
iiew ont and songed into his eye as
he was in the act OF bending down
ward. The end Of the branch had q
sharp edge and the cut in the cyt.
was straight as If it had been done
with razor. Slight inflammation
sc, in. hut there was no Infection
and 1t is hoped that sIr. Wallis will
not lose the sight of the eye, al
though the accident is quite serious.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1909-03-18

u roll e:lil On Ofdtfths Inc previous
question. The i,rcv!ous question was
ordered by d vote Of ] "a ID Iss. the
eject Of which Was 70 shut on de-
bate. The RON csll was then called
gns the adoption OF Tie resolution.
Clark. Of Missouri then offered a
|rcsvllIticn providing FOR the :tppoInt7
mont OF d committee u fifteen to
amend the rules and with modific4-
lions making the present rules appil-
cable for the present. Clark Ihove.i
tile previous question on the ndontio6
OF his resolution and the roll call was
ordered. The House refused by l7o
70 eos TO order the previous dues-
ton with the result the question was
again left in The air.
The resolution was defeated BY 1873
TO 19a. thus accomplishing the sue
cess OF the Insurgents, a scene was
created when Champ Clark and Dal-
'zell engaged in heated argument
eyer the right OF the latter TO stand at
The Speakers desk during the roll
call.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1909-03-18
MOTHER IINDS
KIDNAPPED BOY
Six-year-old, Gone Three
Years, Did Not Know
Her When Found.

HAMILTON o.. Mar. ia
search that was Instituted years ago
and one that caused relatives to
spend thousands OF dollars, ended
here yesterday when Mrs. Mary r..
Hurley, Of Reynoldsville, Harrison
county. W. Va, found her son. paul,
aged six, in possession OF the family
of William Sherman. coo Central
avenae
The boy was kidnapped three years
ago at the mothers home at Rey-
noldsyille. The mother accused her
husband. from whom she had parted
with stealing the child. The father
gave the tot to the Sherman family
at Montgomery W. Va, year ana
q half ago. according to the sher-
mans. Hurley. the shermans say.
represented the boys mother was
dead.
The boy did notN recognize his
mother when she found him. and it
was with difficulty that he was in-
duccd TO accompany her. Mrs. FInr-
ley says she exhausted good sized
fortune. TO locate the child. Her
family is very wealthy.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1909-03-18
EX- TREASURER IS
DEAD AT MIL FORD

profitable scale.
In 1870 his citizens elected
him to the House of Delegates OF
West Virginia. and in 1876 he was
elected state treasurer on the Demo-
cratic ticket. and served during the
executive administration of the Hon.
Henry NJ. Matthews.
Upon the expiration of his term as
state treasurer. he was appointed
superintendent of the West Virginia
penitentiary at Moundsville. which
position he filled honorably and ac-
ceptably for upwards OF four years.
Since his retirement from the mar
asement OF the pcnitentihry he has
resided upon his farm. where he was
both popular and prosperous
Mr.. West was n brother of Jeffer-
son West who died about. three year,
ago and an uncle of y. j. West. Of
Adamston. the street car con
ldnctor. Another brother. Howard
died number OF years ago. as dio
l'sniso I, sister. His aged wife survives
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1909-03-18
new LODGE
OF Royal Neighbors is Insti.
tuted in the Town of
Jane Lew.

Anew lodge OF Royal Ncishhors OF
America has been organized at Jaac
Lew. with 20 charter members. by
( Mrs Lizzie S"aton. or this city. state
deputy fur West virginia. assisted hy
Miss Bertha Bush, assistant deputy
for West Virginia The name selected
for thr camp was Bush. The follow
Ing officers were elected and Installed
Oracle, Mrs Claudio Dawson.
Vice Oracle. Mrs Laura Mcwhor-
ter.
Recorder, Mrs. Allie Jackson.
Receiver, Mrs. Matte Black.
Chancellor, Mrs. I'ulmcr.
Marshal. Miss Rachel White.
Assistant Marshal Miss Anna
Cation.
inner Sentinel. Miss Edith Good.
win.
Outer sentinel. Miss Maud I.ousa.
Physician. DR. Tomas Law.
Musician, Mrs. Willie Clcm.
Managers. Isaac Black, Mrs. Lucy
Casio, Miss Estella Dennison.
Faith. Mrs Maud Reed.
Modcsty, Mrs. Mary sktdmorc.
After Mrs. seaton's return home
she left the following morning for
Plt,sbiTg as delegate to u meeting
to be held there by State ana assistant
deputies.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1909-03-18
BAL T|NORE sun
PRAISES Mr.. NIAD
Distinguished Pianist Has
Great Success in City
of Baltimore.

The many friends of Mr.. Wad. the
distinguished pianist. viii be glad 10
hear OF his great success last Friday.
The following was in Saturdays Bal
t.morc sun:
Mr.. Wad Is 81 great favortte among
concert gocrs for muny reasons among
which may be enumerated. firstly, lie
does not rely solely upon his technical
qualification for effect, but uses his In
telligence for the llurposetof interpret.
i Ing his selections:. secondly, his pre-
Iscntation of the numbers is original
and always artistic, and. thirdly. his
program Invariably contains some
compositions that are new to his Ball
timore audiences.
Yesterday Mr.. wad was in partic-
ularN good form. exhibiting grca
depth and seriousness OF comprehend
sion ana a true appreciation OF the
classics, and. when the occasion called
for. showing the possession OF fund
Sof humor.''
After favorable criticism in detail
of his rendition Of a number OF pieces,
the Sun concludes with the follow
ing:
Chopin numbers closed the recital.
Tone printing is a term that would
better ftsthe oecusion than playing
FOR Mr.. wad's Interpretation was
poetic and the group formed an elfcc-
tive close to most Interesting recl-
tal"
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1909-03-18
Thomas ]. West, An Aged
Citizen, Dies Suddenly
AT His Home.

After going TO the well Monday
morning and getting drink of wator.
Thomas J. West. an aged resident of
West Milford. died suddenly OF heart
disease at 4:la o'clock that morning.
AIR West had not been well for some
time but was able 10 go about the
promises ana sunday evening carried
In a bucket of coal
Mr.. West was son of Nathaniel
West aud Was born in Monengalla
county in 1870. being. therefore. in
his soth year. when death came He
attended the subscription schools OF
his native county for number OF
years. ami took an academic course
ut smithtirld. Pa. He settled in the
beautifui section Of Harrison COUNTY
near. West Milford, prior to the war
and l'~csme a far2cr on a large AM
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1909-03-18
THOMPSON WE'LL
Is Expected TO Be Drilled
In This Evening at
Shinnston.

sllNNSToN, Mar 1.-THE we'll
on the Thompson farm which was
reported last week as a sasser has
been cased and they are now drill
ing deeper for oil. 1t is expected 10
come in this evening,
Dr. j. S. Maloy and +. II. King ut
tended a meeting OF the Royal Arch
Masons at Fairmont last night
James Barrett and Paul Morrow,
students at the state university
were the guest or friends here the
first OF the week.
Mrs. Lule Brown. of Fairinont,
was called to her home near here
by the illness Of her mother. Mrs.
IS. A. Elliott
George Maloney, who has beer,
suffering with rheumatism for
some time past. is slightly improy-
ed.
IL, i. Price. of Morgantown. is
among the oil men in town
Pref. \, Il. Ash was ut Friendly
o.. the first of the week. whore ne
was called by the Illness of his
mother.
J. NJ Knox. of clarksburg, was a
business visitor here Yesterday.
Mrs. Charles L. Hursey. who has
been quite III. is some better.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1909-03-18
HAYWOOD
Items of Interest Are Report
ed From One of the
River Towns.
ll.l YwooD, Mar. 17--Mr. ana

HAYWOOD, Mar. 17-,Mr. and
Mrs. u. c. Taylor, who have been
visiting relatives in upsiiur coanty,
AYE returned home.
Prof. G. c. Barb and several pu-
oils Of the Lnmherport schools, were
= Clarksourg Thursday
II. u. Smith, of Clarksburg, who
las been working in Washington, d.
C., for several days. visited his sis
ter, Mrs. G. w. Fleming. recently
Our school closes March 10, and
Miss Lille RICHTER, teacher of the
lower room, will enter Broaddus Tor
the spring tenn.
Ross Wright has sold his property
here to Aae Stackpole and will re-
move from Haywood in the near
future.
Dr. d. p. Cruikshank was at
Fairmeat Wednesday.
Q. A. Maze has completed the
frame work of his new dwelling
house on Martin street.
orlan Harberts visited friends at
shinnston recently
j.. S. Griffin, j. F.. Lanham aud
Con Hornor. had business at yclarlss-
burg Saturday.
John Walkers was at Gypsy Sat
urday.
Mr. and Mrs. a. W. Martin were
at shinns;on Tuesday.
DR.. G. P Shirley was at Fair
mont Tuesday
Harry r Robinson. OF Eairinont.
was looking after his business inter
csts in Lumberport and Haywood
Tuesday.
u, S. limerick was having some
dental work done in clarksburs
Tuesday.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1909-03-18
LAST TOUCHES
Are Now Being Added to
the Grounds of the
e-i Worlds Fair.

SEATTLE. WASH. March 1.-the
finishing touches. that will make The
Alaska Yukon Pacific exposition the
most beautiful ever held. are being
added 10 the grounds of the 1909 ex-
hibFtion at Seattle aud hundreds of
men working under the directions of
experienced landscape artists are set
ting. out trees. shrubs and sod. trans
planting rose bushes. rhodedendron
plants and other flowers that Will
make the exposition grounds a place
of rare beauty.
For these blooming flowers of every
description will nod their heads to-
wards the towering frs OF the forest
in which the exposition has been built
and the artistic touch of the buildet
in producing exhibit palaces. large
enough TO hold displays from every
part OF the world. vet restfui to thc
eye ana beautiful to behold and mar
mel at will finish this setting.
Seattle boasts of having the expo
sition ready ON time and this means
u great deal when the experience Of
its predecessors is considered. Today,
more than two months before the biz
show Will open. the majority OF the
buildings planned for the fair at the
outset. are either finished or are well
along in the course OF construction.
The United States government build
ings ut the head Of the Cascades are
more than sixty per rent complete and
viii be ready to receive exhibits in
April