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White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1914-05-31
Oil Flotation Process Will
Be Tried Out at McGill
With All Royalties Eliminated Sepoe Company Has Erected
Experimental Plant for Treating One Hundred Tons
of Shines Day Through Oil Concentration

With the royalties eliminated from
the oil fiotation process through a
decision of the circuit court of ap-
peals for the ninth circuit. which in
cludes the Pacific coast states, Ne
yada and Montana, the Steptoe Val
ley Smelling company at MeGill has
erected an experimental plant that
will be capable of treating 100 tons
of shines a day through oil concen-
tration. 1t Is the intention of the To-
cal management to have the plant In
operation during the next two weeks.
The decision of the court of ap-
peals Is to the effect that the use of
oil, acid and agitation was not paten-
table. and reyerses the decree of the
federal district court in Montana.
The court held that no person or
company can take from others the
right to use oil economically, and
throws open without ROYALTY all
methods Of oil concentration.
This process has been sufficiently
tested out during the last seven years
to demonstrate that 1t is the best and
nost economical way of separating
minerals that has been discovered in
modern times Through its use il
has been definitely made evident that
copper ores carrying one per cent
values can be treated at a handsome
profit. when handled on an extensive
scale
That the process has not come into
general use is due to the fact that
an English company exacted such
heavy royalties that mining compan-
les could not afford to meet the de-
mands. The Butte and Superior
company in Montana erected a plant
of its own, with the methods of
treatment slightly different. and sue
cessfui results were obtained through
the use of oil.
The Minerals Separation lLimited)
Immediately started suit against the
Montana corporation, claiming heavy
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1914-05-31
WEARER OF VICTORIAN
CROSS DIES IN ELY

Edward Fitzgerald. wearer of the
Victorian cross. and soldier of fortune.
died at the county hospital last Sun
day morning of Bright's disease.
after being i'll only four days.
F. NJ Fitzgerald. brother of the
deceased. who is employed as an
electrician at McGill, was not aware
that his brother was in the district,
and did not learn of his illness until
he was notified by matron at the hos
pital. He chartered an auto and
rushed to his brothers bedside
Although the journey was made In
twenty minutes he arrived too late.
as death had occurred two minutes
previous.
The remains were shipped Thurs
day morning from the Wilson Bates
parlors to Salt Lake for burial.
Fitzgerald had a varied career.
that was filled with thrilling Incl
dents. While serving in the British
Eayy at Burma. India. he was given
the Victorian cross for gallantry,
and was allowed a pension of three
shillings a day in addition to the
honor of merit. After serving ten
years in the British navy. Fitzgerald
came to the United States and at the
breaking out of the Spanish-Ameri-
can war. he offered his services to the
land of his adoption. He partici-
pated in all the fierce engagements
prior to the taking of Santiago.
After three years in the navy. Fitz-
gerald came to Utah. and was con-
nected with the fre department at
Salt Lake. The deceased was mar
ried at Silver City. Utah and his
family still reside there.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1914-05-31

! damages on an alleged infringement
of patent. The answer of the appel
ant denied that the moving spirits
In the Separations company were the
inventors of the process. or that
there was any invention described in
the patent, and denied infringement.
1t was also alleged that the process
described In the patent was old and
not patentable.
The decision in favor of the Butte
and Superior company is briefly
stated as follows
Court holds that the only ma
terial difference between Minerals
Separation patent and prior act is
small quantity of oil used. which Is
neither an invention or a discovery
under the patent law sufficient to
render the Mineral Separation pro-
cess patentable. To sustain their
patent would be to give owners of a
monopoly something which others
had discovered
THE discovery that small frac-
tion of oil is sufficient cannot be
made BY itself or in combina tion the
subject of patent and Minerals
Separation cannot take from others
the right TO use oil economically
The decision will undoubtedly af-
feet the business of the Minerals
Separation company of London in
this country. as its patent is held in
valid. and the process is not new or
novel II will mean the loss OF
millions of dollars in royalties.
The release of the oil fotation pro-
cess means that It will come into
general use in every copper camp of
importance in the United States, and
the ruling of the circuit court has
been anxiously awaited by mining
companies.
1t will prove boon to the Ely
district as millions of tons of low
grade porphyry ores heretofore re-
gardcd as worthless can be success
fully treated through the use of oil.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1914-05-31
CALLAWAY WON PRIZE
FOR MARKSMEN FROM ELY

Frank Galloway was high gun
man among the local Elks In the
rhoot held at Tonopah during the
festivities held in connection with
the initiation of large bunch OF
candidates from Ely and vicinity.
The prize, an Elks watch charm. was
awarded to Callaway. as 1t was
stipulated that the competitors must
be members of the order
In the cup shoot. which was won
oy the Tonopah gun club. the visitors
from Ely were reinforced by George
Wingfield and Frank Favier. two of
Goldfeld's crack shots. There were
ten men on each side. Tonopah won
by liberal margin having 26 targets
to spare.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1914-05-31

Mrs. John Blankenhorn OF Riepe-
town expects to leave for the east as
soon as she Is able to travel. She
has been suffering with rheumatism
tor the last year. and expects to en-
ter the Bellevue hospital In New
York Unless relief is obtained
within a short time II is extremely
doubtful whether she will ever be
able to walk again.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1914-05-31

will accompany the team In the ca
pacity Of coach.
The track and field events were
postponed on account of the death
of President Stubbs OF the Univer-
sity OF Nevada. until next fall. but
after mature consideration it was
deemed advisable to hold the big
events at Reno the coming week.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1914-05-31
Experts Ready
for Big Shoot
HUNDRED CRACK SHOTS WILL.
ATTEND THREE-DAY TOURNA-
MENT BY WHITE PINE ROD
AND GUN CLUB.

1t is a safe estimate to make that
at least a hundred crack shots from
all parts of the country will have a
try at the first annual tournament
given by the White Pine Rod and
Gun club beginning June 3 and last
ing three days.
The hegira TO Ely will begin to-
morrow afternoon. but the mad rush
will start Tuesday. for the men that
come In early will be comparatively
few 10 the crowd that will roll in the
night before the first days eompetl-
ton.
Reservations for hotel aeemomoda-
tions have already been made by the
leading trap shooters who intend to
participate in the three days sport
George Wingfield. millionaire mine
operator, has entered the various
competitive events. Among the
other powder burners of note who
will make the pilgrimage to Ely are
G. l.. Becker. Jack Sharp. Wallie
Bransford, l.. A. Cummings. ]. L.
Sampson. o. c. Hillhouse. j. Me-
Ganney. C. n. Really, Jr.. f. J.
Morgan. John +. Cowan, d. Cow
an. ard d, y. Hood.
There Will ten regular fifteen bird
events each day. the entrance fee
being $3.50 with an added prize of
$500 The individual twenty-bird
championship will be the feature of
the opening shoot The prize offered
Is $500 and the entrance money
has been placed at $3.50.
There will be a three-man shoot
Thursday after the conclusion of the
regulor events. The promoters have
offered a prize of $1,000 to the win
ner, and you can become a partici-
pant II you have two bucks" in
your possession.
There sill be plenty of sport in the
White Pine Handicap. The number
who are eligible to take part In the
big event is limited to fifty. and the
big bombardment promises to be a
big drain on the lockers OF sporting
goods stores. The fire line will count
all the leading gunners.
Ia, x.+tIt -. II
teen to twenty-five yards. based on
average of first two days shoot. The
handicapping is as follows 1896
per cent. 22 yards; 90-94 per cent,
Fl yards; 1890 per cent. 90 yards,
s5-s7 per cent. IS yards: so-s5 per
cent. 16 yards.
The first prize will be an inter-
state gold medal and thirty per cent
of the purse. Twenty-Five per cent
of the purse and an interstate medal
will be awarded to the contestant
winning second honors. The third
gun will get twenty per cent cut.
and an interstate medal. The winner
of the fourth prize will receive
balm In the shape of fifteen per cent
of the prize money. The person fifth
in rank among the champion trap
shooters will receive a ten per cent
cul.
The crowning achievement of three
days festivities will be the tango ball.
Nothing passes muster with the gun
club unless II Is stunning. The So
cial AFFAIR." promises to eaptivate
everybody. A Cherry Greek rag
will be one of the features 1t will
be go AS you please affair Moth
will be barred. The champagne
punch will be the real deluxe In the
shape of liquid refreshments. and the
kick" will be there at both extremi-
ties. The spice of life." whatever
that is-promises to be there.
Don't miss the big social attraction.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1914-05-31

Fire broke out in the rear of the
Palace bakery about 6 o'clock Friday
morning. An alarm was turned in.
and the firemen experienced no diff
lculties In extinguishing the blaze
with the chemical engine from the
city hall The damage to the premi-
ses was nominal.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1914-05-31

The work OF drilling has been
temporarily delayed at the Boston
Ely, owing to the fact that certain
portions OF the diamond drilling out
ut. failed to arrive with the main
shipment. The missing parts are ex-
pected In few days when drilling
will be resumed.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1914-05-31
Holland Suffers Relapse.

NJ. H. Holland. a walking boss in
the pit at Copper Flat. was taken to
Salt Lake Friday morning. He was
operated on in Salt Lake some time
ago. and returned to his usual duties
before he had fully recovered from
his illness. AS a result he suffered a
relapse, and his condition is regard
ed as serious. Mrs. Holland accom-
panied her husband on the trip.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1914-05-31

mond Hoffman. Raymond Wirkland.
Laurence Tietz, Merritt Cullum, Alvin
Werder, Joe Gum. Bish Nelson,
Francis Roberts
The leader of the band is ], Mona
han.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1914-05-31

r. B. Govan. owner of the Mizpah
hotel. returned by auto Tuesday
morning to his home at Tonopah, af-
ter visit OF ten days in Ely district
During his stay In this locality he
motored to Garrison. Utah. in COM
pany with II. o. Hall of the Northern
hotel.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1914-05-31
Met Old Friend In Ely.

Mr.. and Mrs. B. l.. Sawtelle. who
are travelling from Salt Lake to Win
nemucca in an auto. stopped over In
Ely last Friday to spend the day as
the guests of Fred Dewein of the Dali
las Cigar company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-22
J. s. ATTITUDE ON JAPAN ULT|MATUM FORMALLY ISSUED Japan Must Not Seek Ter ritOrialsAggrandizelnent
 In China-Places On
 Record Its Policy

Washinston, August 71.-Japan has received from the United States formal declaration of policy bearing on Js- pans delivery to Germany of the ulti- matum dema ndins the surrender by th. latter country of the territory of Kiao Choaw.
 The American government's attitude was outlined fin reply to assurances of Foreign Minister Kato had riven to Ambassadors Guthrie. according to ad- vices from Tekio saying the integrit, of China would be preserved.
 While regretting that differences had arisen between Japan and Germany the United States pointed out that if must refrain from expressing an opin ion on the merits of the ultimatum. es- pecially since the ultimatum might lead to war. The United States took occa sion, however, in friendly and diplo- matic way to place on record It's under standing of the situation as follows
 First. that Japans purpose was not to seek territorial aggrandlzement ir China.
 second, that Japan had promised to restore the territory of Kiauchau tc China, maintaining the integrity oi that republic, and acting only in ac. cordance with the Anglo-Japanese all lance, one of whose objects is the preservation of the commercial inter ests of all powers in China and the principle of equal opportunity to all.
 Third. that in case of disturbances in the interior of China growing ou, of the unsettled state of affairs in the far east, Japan as matter of course would consult the United States before taking steps beyond boundaries of the territory of Kiao-Chow.
 This last procedure. it was pointed ou to Japan. follows fin natural sequence tn, arrangement consummated at the time oi tho Boxer rebellion between Japan anc the United States, whereby the armed forces of this government were allied with those Of other nations in the marcf on Picking for the safeguarding of foreigr legations and missions.
 Baron Chinda, the Japanese amba ssa dor has assured the United States of tht since reintention of Japan to restore Kiau chau to China. He is confident also that in cases of trouble in the interior oi China. the Tokio government would bs glad to notify the American government of any contemplated measures The Japanese ambassador is in constant communication with his government al Tokio, but has learned nothing of any reply from Germany to Saturdays ulti matum.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-22

patch proposed. The subject was con sidered individually and In groups and the feeling tonight prevailed that noth- inf practical or effectuai possibly could be done before the cotton conference to be held by Secretary McAdoo, the fed eral reserve board and representatives oi l the planters, manufacturers and bankers | next Monday morning, while no nanls have been divulged by Secretary McAt l It was learned today at the treasury | partment that among the New Ens interests invited to the conference representatives of Kidder, Peabody
 bdnkere; Bliss FAbyan & Co
 and tho Pacific Mills Manufs>
 ok Nnoa6chunetts.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-22
Echoes From the War Zone

London, August 2L-(S D. m.)-St. Paul s cathedral, in the heart of London. was crowded all day and tonight by sorrow ful worshippers. downcast because of the war. Generally recognized as the na- tion's church. it was filled to capacity by citizens praying for the soldiers and sailors who are engaged in the conflict.
 Services began at o'clock this morn ing. Signs bearing the words, church full" were posted early. and thousands of persons gathered in the street, waiting an opportunity to enter.
 Many soldiers in uniform were among the worshippers. Tonight the lord mayor of London attended the services with a large detachment of soldiers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-22

"Fiftcen women who were seated on a pile of shsvines were killed by the explosion of q single shell. The bom- bardment continued for two hours Many buildings and bridges ~verc de- strOyed."
 Advices from st. Petersburg indicate that life In the Russian capital runs on in the ordinary way. The streets, amusement places and cafes are us crowded as ever.
 Additional military precautions have been taken, 1t fs said. Food supplies are designated as pien- tifuI.
 Destruction of the harbor works at Hango, Finland. by German warships lis reported by the master of. the Swed- ish steamer Bifrost. sending in his manifest, which arrived from Hango We received orders from the port authorities at Hango on August 2 to moor with the Dutch Coal steamer All cor across the entrance to the harbor where out ship was Ito be dynatmited in order to close the channel.' he said
 Later the authorities permitted ns to anchor outside in security. but the Alcor was blown up. according to the prog ramme together with three val uable cranes he said
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-22
VICTOR H. DURAS
 REACHES LONDON

London, August 21.-G:50 p. m.)-victor
 H. Duras, American vice consul at Liege,
 Belgium, reached London today. He left
 Liege last Friday to make a report at Brussels to Brand Whitiock, American
 minister to Belgium. Altar concluding his
 mission at Brussels the vice consul was unable to re-enter Liege. MT. Duras today said he did not know whether Liege had capituiated He said all sorts of rumors were in circulation in Holland but that there was no definite Information as to conditiors in Liege. \ Most of the American tourists left Bell gium several days ago, but MT. Duras said many foolishly had rushed into Swift zerland, where conditions are unsatis- factory. He found Americans well cared for in Holland where many were get ting accommodations on slips sailing for America
 Mr. Duras Is under orders to proceed to the American consulate at St. Petersburg. He will be unable to cross Germany and the Baltic but will try to get through on the railway route from Bergen, Nor. way
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-22
WHEN WILL GERMANY
 ANSWER ULTIMATUM?

Washington. August 2i.--Owing to the belief in official circles that the German government will avail itself of the last minute before replying to the Japanese ultinatum, demanding the evacuation of Kiauchau and withdrawal of the Ger man fleet from the orient, the exact mo- mont when this ultimatum expires has become matter of special interest
 In the Japanese note. Germany was given until noon- August 2S to answer But noon in Tokio and noon in Berlin of August 2s are separated by many hours.
 i If the answer is made through the Ger man embassy at Tokio then the Berlin government must address itself to Japan kby the devious method of cable communf- \sfion passing through the hands of it<
 <1emies. the British and must start the Fneeeage from Berlin tomorrow if 1t is to reach Tokio by noon Sunday. On the other hand if Germany takea thu Ground that the terms of the ulel- 9etum may be met by reseonaE d4s nyered @ the yapanese embass& In Ter h ~ scolx maG ba delaye4 unfH
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-22
LITTLE KNOWN OF EVENTS ENABLING GERMAN ADVANCE Seven Battles Must Have Been Fought, But Ac- counts Activities Are
 Withheld

Rome, August 22.-(Via Paris, 1 :25 a. m.)-The newspapers print the fol lowing dispatch dated Nish, Servia, August 21.
 "The general staff announces the complete victory of the Serbs in a four days battle near Losnitza. Aus trians to the number of 150, ,OO0 fought an equal number of Serbs. The losses on both sides were enormous. The vict0rs captured great booty and sev- eral thousand prisoners.
 London. August 22-(2,O0 |. m.)-Isft- tie hss become known of the operations in the week which put the German army betyeen the Belgian forces and their FI. ach allies and enabled the Germ4 to occupy Brussels.
 "IK ss believed the Germans brought up strong forces behind their cavaIr, screens and that a severe battle must have been fought to compel the BeI- Eians to abandon Brussels and retire on Antwerp.
  gagged with the Belgians is not known l No information is available as tt whether the Germans intend to de vote themselves to reducing Antwerp or to an endeavor to force their way southward into France.
 It seems. however. that the deter imitation is to attack the Belgian army of 150,000 men. who still are in or around Antwerp The Germans already are advancing in the direction of Ghent They have occupied Alost, h milei northwest of Brussels. and Wetteren eight miles southeast of Ghent and apparently intend to overrun the whole of northen Belgium to the sea.
 Cavalry patrols have been as far a' Mechlin tMalines) IA miles southeast of Antwerp and it may be heard be. fore long that the Germans have oc- cupied Ghent and Bruges and possibly even Ostend.
 If this is their decision. however, a clear invasion of France through Bel gium must be much longer delayed.
 The German general has imposed g war tax of s40,O00.000 on the city o1 Brussels
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-22
TODAY'S AGE-HERALD

1-Germans invest Nainur.
 Russian seaport bomb6rded.
 United States attitude on Jap ultima.
 tum given out,
 Food pirates may Joe indicted. 2-Pythians discuss widows home. 8 English reserve agency causes gossip. EEditorial comment. 5-visiting merchants to hear war bul-
 letins. s F Boarding house operators distressed. May select city as permanent meeting
 place
 scully declines to discuss mutiny. 6--Society. 7Sports. Exfert says big battle will take place
 in B6lg1urn. 2 secold notice to water consumers 11@M MafIk4te.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-22
Ask Demand Be Made On Government
 To Finance the Present Cotton Crop

Washington, August al. tFpecial)-Te grams asking that a dernand'' ba. made on the government to finance the cotton crop were received today by all the mem bers of Congress from Alabama in both branches from the State Farmers union.
 The messages read; "wc. the farmers union of the state of Alabama. in con vention assembled, ask our senators and representatives to deAand Of the sov- ernmsnt thnt t lend the farmers money .dfrect on 4ee<ton Narshoqse keoelptr, tho 'eneuat ysg tels -to hs 1 snx the "
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-22
ACCUSE GERMANS
 OF ROBBING DEAD

Paris, August 2l.-(5:5o D. m.)-Eighty- three German prisoners, accused of rob- ping the dead on the field of battle, ar rived today at Clermont Ferrand, oapi- tai of the department of Puy De Dome, where the police had great difficulty in restraining the population from attack ing them.
 When arrested near Muclhausen, many jewels number of wedding rings and large sums of money were found on the Germans It is alleged these valuables were stolen from the bodies of officers and soldiers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-22
py c. E. STEWART

ernment and our bankers to have no dis cretlon as to the rate of interest on loans We beg immediate action as our crop is being daily sacrificed"
 The dispatches were signed by o. P. Ford. state president; Charles S. Barrett, national president. and several other of ficers.
 As matter of fact most of he states men were either puzzled or embarrassed by the request. While all expressed sin cere anxiety to do everything in their power to help the cotton men. non< could deviee any ulethod of presentiur any sueh poeitiys 4qmand es the ~