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The Goldfield news and weekly tribune. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1911-1947, 1914-01-24
NO CHANCE FOR OIL
IN M0JAVE DESERT
PROSPECTIVE FIELD Is TURNED
DOWN BY GEOLOGICAL
SURVEY

From time to time since 1900 the
region between Mohave and Barstow
in the Mohave Desert, California,
has attracted attention as a possible
oil field, and a report that valuable
light-gravity oil occurs there has
been widely circulated. Great
stretches of land in the northern
part of the desert nave been located
as oil claims, a considerable number
of derricks have been erected, and
wells have been drilled at four rath-
er widely separated localities. Indi-
cations of oil have been reported in
at least two of these wells. In the
early part of December, 1912, r. w.
Pack, a geologist of the United
States geoles zeal survey, made a
reconnaissance of the eastern part of
this region in order to obtain a geI-
eral understanding of it's broader
geologic features and to determine
if possible whether oil might reason
ably be expected to occur there in
sufficient amounts to be CONNER
cially valuable. A number of wells
were examined, ranging from about
1000 to 800 feet in depth. but while
a little oil has been repor ted from
some of the wells and showings in
in commercial quantities.
The main conclusion arrived 1t as
a result of Mr.. Packs examination
has been entirely adverse to the idea
that oil occurs in this region. Traces
of oil and gas are present i'll diff
ferent parts of the world N fine
grained sedimentary beds, and it is
possible that similar traces of oil
may exist in the fine-grained detrital
beds of this region, but it is believed
to be highly improbable that oil and
gas occur here in greater amounts,
and Mr.. Packs opinion is hat the
northern part of the MOhave Desert
between Barstow and Mohave offers
practically no promise of becoming
a productive oil field and that fur
Their drilling will prove but a waste
of money.
Even if oil was originally distribut-
ed in minute quantities through the
rock, the structure is not such that
it would have tended to collect or
trap the oil. Irregular and faulted
folds occur in at least three places
northwest of BarstOw, and it is gen.
orally reported that a well-marked
anticline passes through the hills
north of Barstow. Indeed, it is be-
lieved by some that such a fold ex-
tends along the north side of the
desert from Temachapi Pass nearly
to Barstow. This idea is erroneous,
for the only folds here are small, dis
continuous, and much faulted.
Faults, not folds, dominate the
structure. Thus the structure is
much more favorable for the escape
of any oil that might possibly have
been accumulated here than for its
concentration in appreciable quanti-
ties.
This and additional information
on the oil prospects of the Barstow-
Kramer region is contained in Bull.
letin SALE of the United States geo.
logical survey, copies of which may
he obtained free on application to
the director of the survey, Washing
TON n n
The Goldfield news and weekly tribune. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1911-1947, 1914-01-24
Suffers Injury

While at work on the roof of the
mill building of the Aurora Consol-
idated Mines company at Aurora sew
footing and fell to the ground, sus-
tanning a badly broken arm and
shoulder and several fractured ribs.
The Goldfield news and weekly tribune. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1911-1947, 1914-01-24
Miner Meets Death

Thomas j. Bartogee, a miner of the
EldOradO canyon district in Clark
county, was killed recently by the
premature explosion of a blast in
a tunnel in which he was working.
He was so years old and a native of
Germany.
The Goldfield news and weekly tribune. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1911-1947, 1914-01-24
License Collections

During the year, Sheriff Grain of
White Pine county collected as IL
csnses the sum of $15,29S.47, of
which amount $13,26S.56 will be
used for county proposes. $1,O1O.5O
will be turned over to the state as
its proportion and for state liquor
licenses and $1,019.41 was handed
over to the city of Ely for licenses
collected within the corporate linn
it's.
The Goldfield news and weekly tribune. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1911-1947, 1914-01-24
Imports More Cows

George Wingfield recently import
ed a second herd of COWS to the Fal-
lon district from California, making
a total of 400 cows that have been
distributed among the farmers of
that section, who are supplying the
Wingfield creamery with e The
cows are to be paid for on the in
stallment plan from the poceeds of
the sale of cream.
The Goldfield news and weekly tribune. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1911-1947, 1914-01-24
Wall Falls

One of the standing walls Of a
large stone building on Brougher
avenue, west of Main street, in To-
nopah, one of the relics of the dis
astrous fire that visited that camp
on July 8, 1912, was blown down
by the terrific windstorm that swept
Nevada last Wednesday. Fortunate
ly, no one was injured.
The Goldfield news and weekly tribune. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1911-1947, 1914-01-24

die and the state board of asylum d.
rectors. There are now at the in
stitution 240 patients and ven with
the improvements that will provide
additional room, the hospital will be
rather crowded.
The Goldfield news and weekly tribune. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1911-1947, 1914-01-24
TO Speak for Miners

Thomas M. Pagan, president of the
Tonopah local union of the Western
federation of miners, has been
chosen to speak for that organization
at the Safety First convention to be
held January &c and 81 under the
joint auspices of the University of
Nevada and the Nevada industrial
commission at hal institution in
Reno.
The Goldfield news and weekly tribune. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1911-1947, 1914-01-24
Former Neyadan Dies

George w. Merrill. a veteran of
the civil war and a member of the
Nevada Legislature and speaker of the
assembly in 1881, died recently in
San Francisco, where he resided for
many years after leaving Nevada.
The Goldfield news and weekly tribune. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1911-1947, 1914-01-24
Leases Hotel

Alexander Dromiack has leased
the Overland hotel in Reno to Will
liam Sirbeck, until recently connect
ed with the Hotel Golden in the same
city. For several years, Dromiack
has conducted the hotel himself.
The Goldfield news and weekly tribune. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1911-1947, 1914-01-24
Shaughnessy ReappOinted

In accordance with al agreement
entered into by the Nevada demo-
cratic and republican parties, John
F.. Shaughnessy, first associate COM
missioner of the Nevada railroad
commission, has been reappointed for
another term of three years.
The Goldfield news and weekly tribune. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1911-1947, 1914-01-24
SuStainS Injury

Mrs. w. E. Reading, a resident of
Wellington in lyon county, fractured
her right hip bone recently when
she slipped and fell in walking alons
a street of that town. She was taken
to a hospital in San Francisco for
treatment.
The Goldfield news and weekly tribune. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1911-1947, 1914-01-24
Dog Runs Amuck

Suffering from either hydrophobia
or a dose of poison, a cur dog ran
amuck on the streets of Reno sew
eral days ago and snapped at several
pedestrians. The police were sum
moned and the animal was shot.
The Goldfield news and weekly tribune. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1911-1947, 1914-01-24
Automobile Road Race

Enthusiasts of the auto racing
game of Reno are arranging to hold
a 75-mile road race in Reno and
The course will measure six miles in
length and contestants will traverse
it twelve and a half times.
The Goldfield news and weekly tribune. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1911-1947, 1914-01-24
Many Autos i'm States

According to figures compiled ~
the offices of the state secretary in
Carson there are 1850 registered au-
tomObiles in Nevada of an aggregate
value of approximately $1,000, 900.
The Goldfield news and weekly tribune. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1911-1947, 1914-01-24
Making improvements

On account of the present conges-
ton at the institution, S%uperinten-
dent John A. Lewis is making
numerous improvements at the hos,
pital for mental diseases at Reno.
under instructions of Governor Cd
The Goldfield news and weekly tribune. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1911-1947, 1914-01-24
Pioneer Dies

James Tiffany Hauskins, a pioneer
rancher of Lovelock in Humboldt
county, died recently at a hospital in
Winnemucca in the seventy-third
years of his age. He was born in
Illinois and located in Humboldt
county about a half century ago.
The Goldfield news and weekly tribune. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1911-1947, 1914-01-24
Automobile Fire Apparatus

The city council of Carson City
recently placed an order for an auto
mobile chemical engine for it's fire
department. 1t has been tested out
by the manufacturers and will be
delivered at Carson City the latter
part of next month.
The Goldfield news and weekly tribune. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1911-1947, 1914-01-24

Three burglars, named Higgins,
Harris and Lightner, recently pleaded
guilty to HOUSEKEEPING in the dis
was sentenced by Judge Tabor to not
less than a year nor more than thir-
teen months in the state penitentiary.
The Goldfield news and weekly tribune. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1911-1947, 1914-01-24
Death Claims Pioneer

Mrs. Mary Carney, a pioneer resi-
dent of Antelope valley. died recent
ly at her home near Wellington of
ailments incident to old age. She
was more than 80 years old.
The Goldfield news and weekly tribune. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1911-1947, 1914-01-24
Makes Small Haul

Dimes and nickels Of a total of
$3.50 and 40 cents worth of chew
ing tobacco was the reward obtained
by a burglar who recently "jimmied'
his way into a sporting goods store
in Reno.
The Goldfield news and weekly tribune. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1911-1947, 1914-01-24
Trial in PROGRESS

The trial of Matt Rosenthal of
Goldfield on a white slavery charge
was begun Saturday before Judge
Harrington in the federal court at
Carson City. A jury was quickly
obtained and the trial is now well
under way.
The Goldfield news and weekly tribune. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1911-1947, 1914-01-24
Divorced and Married

w. T. Mcneil. formerly editor of
the ElKo Independent, was recently
granted a divorce in the district court
of Elko county and a few hours later
was married to Miss Isabella Sheriff,
a school teacher of that town.
The Goldfield news and weekly tribune. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1911-1947, 1914-01-24
Dies on Train

w. j. WaSser, a stationary en-
gineer of the Fairview district, re-
Gently died on a Southern Pacific
train at Clark station, eighteen miles
east of Reno, while on his way to
that city to undergo a surgical OPP
Grafton.
The Goldfield news and weekly tribune. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1911-1947, 1914-01-24
Falls From Horse

Ira Winters of WashOe valley sus-
tanned slight injuries and a severe
shaking up recently when a horse
he was riding near his home slipped
and fell.
The Goldfield news and weekly tribune. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1911-1947, 1914-01-24
Small Boy Hurt

Jack Furlong, one of the pupils of
the primary department of the Car
son City public schools, slipped and
fell on the cement sidewalk near the
institution recently, striking his
head and sustaining conclusion of
the brain.
The Goldfield news and weekly tribune. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1911-1947, 1914-01-24
Suffers Stroke

James Easton, a pioneer resident
of Carson City, suffered a stroke of
paralysis several days ago and his
condition is regarded as serious or
account of his advanced age, he be-
ing so years old. The stroke affected
the entire right side of his body.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-10-01
west SIDERS ANXIOUS
TO HAVE WORK begun
SEND PETITION To WASHINGTON
FOR FEDERAL BUILDING
ACTIVITY

The petition asking immediate ac-
tion on the part of the treasury de
partment at Washington in the matter
of selecting a site and starting con-
struction of the new federal building
for Greater Las Vegas, which was cir
culated on the West side, was sent to
Washington last night by Postmaster
f. V, Long. The petition contains
fully 25 names and will add much
strength to the cause when it reaches
headquarters in combination with the
one from the East side, which con-
tanned the names of some 400 signers.
The delegation in congress also has
been urged to take some definite stand
in the matter before congress adjourns
50 that the undertaking may not be
brought to another standstill during
the long recess of the legislative body
Las Vegas optic., 1914-10-01
ARNORY IS MADE READY
FOR FAIR EXHIBITS
INDICATIONS ARE THAT THE DIS.
PLAYS WILL BREAK FOR
MER RECORDS

The vacant lot west of the armory
is being prepared for the live stock
exhibit of the county fair. Some 60
odd stalls are being built, and besides
these there will be ample corral space
for putting the horses through their
fancy PAGES.
Booths already are under construc-
tion in the armory for the display of
the agricultural, cookery and other
exhibits, and the entrants are arriving
in Las Vegas daily. More genuine in
terest seems to be shown in connec-
ton with this fair than for any other
in the past, is the feeling of those
who have the matter in charge, and
all indications point to a better, big
ger and more comprehensive exhibit
this year than in the history of the
association.
Entries still continue to pour in
for the better babies contest and
seven of the city's physicians already
have agreed to serve on the examin.
ing board. 1t is thought that by the
time the contest really starts all the
doctors in the community will be
among the examiners.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-10-01
NOTICE
To Our Customers:

To Our Customers:
We wish to announce that on Oc-
tCber first we will change our system
of bookkeeping, installing the latest
new Burroughs bookkeeping and state
ment machine. It is desirable that all
customers having pass books leave
them for balancing on this date OF as
soon thereafter as convenient. From
this time forward pass books will no
longer be balanced but will be used
simply as a memorandum of credits
for depositors.
Hereafter a statement of your ac-
count with cancelled vouchers may be
obtained at any time desired by call
ing for same at the bank or will be
railed to you on request. However,
it will greatly convenience us If you
Will arrange to call for statement at
regular intervals, preferably Oh the
first day of each month.
SAN MIGUEL NATIONAL BANK
ADV.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-10-01
million DOLLAR
MYSTERY" TONIGHT
POPULAR PICTURES THIRD EPl-
SODE AT THE MUTUAL
THEATER

Tonight only, at the Mutual theater,
on Bridge street, will be shown the
third episode of "The Million Dollar
Mystery the thrilling detective story
in film. Following is a synopsis of
the chapter to be told" tonight:
"The safe in the lonely warehouse -
Reports having come that an ocean
steamer landed a stranger rescued at
sea from wrecked balloon with So
600 in his pocket Norton sets out to
find him. What he learns leads him
to warehouse. Princess Olga, dis
guised as Florence, interviews the
captain of the ship and learns Of Nor
toms activity. The scene then shifts
to a reception in the Astorbilt's mag
nificent ball room, then to the ban
room of low saloon, then back to tn.
lonely warehouse, where several mem
bers of the BLACK Hundred" are gath
cred before an open SAFE 1t is here
in the black darkness of the ware
house, in some thrilling action, they
are trapped like rats. Only one
Braine, escapes.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-10-01
DEMOCRATIC PRIMARY

The democrats Of Precinct 20 held
a primary last night at the city hall
for the purpose Of electing delegates
TO the county convention TO be held
az the court house on Monday after
noon at 2 o'clock. II. G. Coors was
elected chairman and n Fontaine act
ed as secretary.
The following delegates were chosen
to attend the county convention: Eli
jio Sanchez, Victor Padilla, Vidal Sala-
gar. Juan Rimbert, Epifanio Galiegos,
Juan L. Trujillo. Conception Sisneros.
NJ e. Martinez, Gregorio Aires, Jose
A. Salazar Benerito Gomez, Tomas
Lucero. Alfredo Lujan, Rafael Marti-
rez, T. Balleios. Nepomuceno San
chez, John NJ. Rudulph, A. A. Jones,
Chris Wiegand, ]. w. Jones, w. A..
GIvens, E. " Long, Charles Tamme,
Edward Gehring, G. H. Hunker, S.
Kaufman, N. Fontaine, ]. w. Harris,
Joseph Elledge, Patrick McElroy, ]
e Blevin. Charles Douglas, Pierce J.
Murphy, H. G. Coors, ]. C. johnson,
Las Vegas optic., 1914-10-01
DAVID jones' HOME
BURNED TO GROUND
EARLY MORNING cONFLAGRA
TIoN ON MORA ROAD DOES
$1,000 DAMAGE

Fire was discovered in the home of
David Jones about a mile and half
from town on the Mora road at about
s 30 o'clock this morning, and though
the family worked valiantly to subdue
the flames, the house and all its con-
tents were destroyed.
The origin of the fire is not known,
hut it is thought that mice ignited
matches that were in the pocket of
vest, belonging to Mr.. Jones, which
was hanging in the cupboard where
the flames started. The hour, and the
distance of the house from the city,
foredoomed the house to destruction.
Long before daylight only a pile of
smolderlng cinders and hot ashes
marked the spot where the dwelling,
one of the best in the whole country
district, had stood. Mr., Jones carried
SO 600 insurance, which will not cover
the loss on the house alone.
So complete was the work of the
fire that the family had scarcely
enough clothes this morning to wear
about. The three boys were brought
to town early and fitted out with new
clothes and shoes in order to be able
to attend school.
Yesterday ton of flour was deliv-
yesterday also, and was hanging in
the cellar A sheep was butchered
yesterday also ,and was hanging in
the meat room at the time of the fire.
Mrs Jones had just finished her sea-
sons canning, and shelf after shelf
OF jellies and preserved fruits were a
part of the price of the flames.
1t is not known as yet the exact
amount of the loss, but the insurance
probably will not cover a third of
damage.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-10-01

Harry Eaton, convicted murderer
sentenced to servie from 20 to 40
years, is at large. He escaped from
the state road camp near San Marcial
yesterday. Word of the escape was
sent to the local police, together with
an offer of $50 reward for his capture.
Eaton was sentenced from Grant
county last October. He is 29 years
old, weighs 1876 pounds. is 5 feet II
inches tall, has dark hair and gray
eyes. Although the notice does not
say so, as a murderer facing 40 years
Imprisonment if recaptured, he will
probably prove bad man to handle
if run down.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-10-01

DR.. Peter P. Duket, who proposed
the erection of large sanitarium
here, left today for Silver City, where,
it is stated, he will endeavor to inter
est the people in the sanitarium pro-
position. Dr. Duket, it is stated, made
several proposals for the lease of the
Plaza hotel property, but never made
the proprietor a cash proposition. II
he had a second mortgage upon the
property he did not produce it.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-10-01

lDr. r. X. McClanahan, e. D. Russell
James O'Byrne, w. G. Benjamin. DIR.
w. P. Mills. w. C. ogle and c. w.
Wesner.
The precinct central committee was
also chosen, and consists Of the fol
loving members; Chris Wiegand, E.
V. Long, P. McElroy, B. F. Mcclure.
NJ. e. Martinez, Gregorio Aires. E.
GaIlegos and Conception Slsneros.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-10-01

Mrs. John Taylor, widow of the late
John Taylor, we'll known cattleman
Of the La Garita district, who died
recently, has been appointed admin
istratrix of the estate, valued, it is
said, at fully $4,000. The petition on
which letters of administration we're
asked sets forth that the only heirs
are Mrs. Taylor and daughter, Mary
F. Taylor. Mrs. Taylor, who has been
in Las Vegas pending the action of
the probate court, left her home at
Cuervo this morning.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-10-01

Another case of "the unloaded gun
ttat breaks the camel's back occur
red the other evening at Franklin's
Bicycle Hospital A 3S-caliber Colts
rev yolver had been taken to the store
for rTepairs and young man was in
'vestigating the trouble, thinking the
gun unloaded, when it exploded and
the bullet went crashing through the
glass Of the door and against the
front window, After breaking the
glass of the window it fell back into
the store.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-10-01

The Elks' entertainment committee
announced today that an informal
dance and reception would be given in
honor of Assistant Secretary of the
Interior and Mrs. Jones at the Elks'
clubhouse on the evening of Wednes-
day, october 5. Mr.. Jones is a mem
her of the Las Vegas Lodge of Elks.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-10-01
MUST USE THE MONEY

Washington, Oct. 1.-Endorsing Sec
retary McAdoo's action in Withdrawing
ciop moving funds from certain banks
President Wilson declared that those
banks were not using the money for
the object for which it was deposited.
He remarked the money was not put
in the banks to "adorn the vaults"
Las Vegas optic., 1914-10-01
FOLEY cArHARTlc TABLETS

You will like their positive action.
They have tonic effect on the bow
els, and give a wholesome. thorough
cleaning to the entire bowel tract.
Stir the liver to healthy activity and
keep stomach sweet. Constipation,
headache, dull, tired feeling never af-
feet those who use Foley Cathartic
Tablets. Only 25c. o. G. Schaefer
and Red Cross Drug Store.--Adv.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-10-01
PUBLIC SPEAKING

Hon. A. A. Jones and Hon. Adolph
Hill will address the people on poll
teal issues Monday night, October 5,
at the court house, West side. Every
body is invited, the ladies especially.
COMNnTTEE.-Ady.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-10-01

DR.. Frank II. II. Roberts, president
of the Las Vegas normal, is in the city
today. DR.. Roberts is here to deliver
an address at tonight's session of the
state Sunday school convention in the
high school building.-Albuquerque
Herald
Las Vegas optic., 1914-10-01
LOCAL NEWS
Old Taylor WhisKey and Sherwood
Rye at the Opera Bar.-Ady.

The Royal Neighbors of America
viii, hold their regular meeting this
evening at 8 o'clock in the o. r. C.
hall. All members and visiting neigh
bcrs are invited to be present.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-10-01

Officer Jesse Hunzaker last evening
arrested L. H. Sena, on charge of
drunkenness. Sena was given eight
days work upon the city streets when
brought before Judge D. r. Murray
this morning.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-10-01

There will be a regular communica-
tion of Chapman Lodge No 2 A. F..
and A. NJ. this evening at 1880. All
members and visitors are requested
to be present.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-10-01

Cutler Brothers insurance and real
estate agency removed to northwest
corner of the Plaza in Hotel Ro-
maine. Phone Vegas 3SS.-Adv.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-10-01

Finch's Golden wedding Rye, aged
in wood. Direct from the distillery to
you. At the Lobby, OF course.-Adv.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-10-01
NOTICE

No shooting, hunting or fishing al.
lowed on what is known as the A. G.,
Green lake and ranch, north of the
city. Trespassers will be prosecuted
to extent of law
A. G. GREEN,
Mrs. P. G, MISSION,
Las Vegas optic., 1914-10-01
HARVEY's is OPEN

Carriage out Saturday morning
Leave orders at Murphey's.-Adv.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-05-06

OF the rich with his natty nurse. The
aoudad family. including Jack. head
of the household, looked longingly thru
the bars.
The boy decided to assist the
aoudads. and stopped down to gather
handful of the grass. AS he did SO
a small flag that he was carrying fell
thru the bars. 1t looked good to Jack
and the aoudad ate it.
AS the youngster saw the last star
of the flag disappearing he let out
yelp that brought George Sichert.
keeper. on the run.
What's the natter asked the
keeper.
There We're too many emotions surg
ing the breast of the younster for him
to reply, so the nurse did. and point
ed to the barren Flagstaff.
What kind of a flag was it?" asked
the keeper.
"'Merican flag" sobbed the boy.
There's nothing to worry about IL
that was the kind of flag" said the
keeper. The American flag would
never do the aoudad any harm. New
York Tribune.