Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1911-08-28
NEVADA'S GOLD.

Nevada is jumping into first place as a pro-
ducer Of precious metals the value of the output
during the first six months approXimating $780,
100000. This would indicate that California,
now holding the record for gold, will be forced
into second place, with Colorado crowdng close
to- her.
The development of the mining industry in
Nevada to such phenomenal proportions has been
accomplished during the last six years, despite
the numerous obstacles in its path. We all re-
call the old ComstOck days. for San Francisco
was built largely by the fortunes won from the
bonanza mines Of Nevada and old-timers were
wont to tell that the good old days would
never return. But they were mistaken, for both
California and Nevada have experienced a re-
vival that is nothing short of sensational, al
though neither has made much noise about it nor
profited she should.
When Jim Buffers mule kicked up a ledge
at what is now TonOpah, it was scarcely real
lied that the animal was uncovering vast riches
for its owner and new fame for the state
that saved the Union during the Civil War
struggle. That is precisely what happened for
Tonopah developed great mines. Then came
GoIdield, and with it three railroads stretching
across the sands of the desert that had been
the lure of goldseekers for nearly half a cen
fury
Godfeld and Tonopah gave mining a new
impetus, and turned the attention of thousands
to an industry that brings new wealth to the
world. Unfortunately. the "wld-cat' promoter
seized the opportunity to mulct investors of
millions of dollars. and legitimate industry re-
ceived black eye. However, all promoters
were not dishonest, and all mine prospects were
not mere holes in the ground. but developed
INTO some OF the greatest dividend payers known
to gold mining. The Goldfeld Consolidated is
Of the successful ones and it is due largely
to the foresight and perseverance of such men
George Wingfeld former cowboy prospector
and Senator George S. Nixon that Godfeld
alone produces twice much gold in a year
as the entire state added to the worlds wealth
six years ago This mine is bringing forth
nearly million dollars month and it's store
OF treasure seems ineXhaustible.
Tonopah is the leader in silver and the pro-
duction of the big mine named after the city
ITSELF shows no sign of diminishing. Surround
ing camps are producing, and there is the sound
of sledge and drill from one end of the state
to the other, Round Mountain, Farview, with
its Nevada Hills mine, Manhattan; the child of
San Francisco capital Ely, with its enormous
copper store, and the old Comstock mines at
Virginia City, all adding to the fame and for
tune Of the Sagebrush state
The "wd-cat" promoter has been driven
out, and vast undertakings are under way for
prospecting, at great depth, the territory known
to be pregnant with precious metals and it is
very likely that the revival will eclipse all rec
ords of the past
California always has mined in different
manner The mines in this state have never
been largely capitalized, and indeed stock issues
have been rare. The industry is beyond the
realm of spectators and stock manpulators,
and yet we have about seven hundred producing
mines i'll this state and each is returning to
its owners handsome dividends In this respect
California constantly hides her light However,
the record shows that, up to the time of the
last compilation of Statistics, she stood number
one on the list, and will only yield her proud
position to a neighbor less fortunate in other
respects.-San Francisco Post