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Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1915-01-14

A Portable Sawmiii In West Virginia
Owned by Three Farmers Who Do
Their Own Cutting, Hauling, Saw.
ing and Selling, Working Only in
the Afternoon - lts Capacity Is
About 5000 Board Feet a Day. Cut.
ting Mainly Hemloek. With Some
White Ash.
sell the hickory at any price, and was
then offered 5000 for the wood exclu.
sive of the hickory.
This offer set him to thinking and
as a result he engaged a neighbor,
who owned a portable sawmlll. to do
the saving while he and his two sons
cut the trees and hauled the logs. He
then sold lumber and railroad ties, for
both OF which there was q standard
price In the community. Because Of
sickness and a consequent inability
to supervise the last part OF the log.
ging he sold a small remaining part
" the standing timber to the man
who owned the portable mill, ana
the transaction was complete the
account stood as follows;
Received from lumber. 10000 board
feet at SIC a thousand. 500; from
$50 ties, ranging from rs cents apiece
for a few culls. 1911; stumpage sold
at an average price OF SO per thou.
sand feet, $3.50; and black walnut
boards. l,1O feet, at $50 per thou
sand. 500. making Il gross return OF
$3.50.
The saving cost him $lGO for the
and $445 for the ties. The
OF wages for the farmer and his
sons and the farm teams was calcu.
lated at 1850 q thousand for the log.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1915-01-14
MisleadInu Inference,

81 suppose you think that candidate
you've picked out Is honest because
he's poor" said Farmer Corntossel.
That's likely to be Inferred re-
piled the political manager.
We'll. the inference Is liable to 10
wrong. The reason he isn't well fixed
Is that he went broke trying to get
rich quick buyin' green goods"
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1915-01-14

people who believe they have on.
sumption and want to 20 TO the sana-
torium. II costs $50 a month 10 take
care OF each patient al Mount Vernon.
for the food II VI the best, and the
care offered By physicians and nurses
high. The state doesn't skimp
In the quality Of It's treatment. Mis-.
souri, II willing TO contribute So a
month toward the support OF each
who f. admitted Il the saua.
II the county In which h" lives
Is willing to put up the other f2j.
Only a very few counties IN Missouri
refused 10 do this. SO after
being examined By the states doctor
a your locality Il Is simply a matter
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1915-01-14
An Interrupted Philosopher.

81 am convinced that the world gives
too much attention to frivolous
things said the thoughtful man.
How are you going to stop III"
"fll tell you. We must proceed In
u cautious yet radical manner to-hi
there! Walt a minute! Grab your
hat and let's get 10 the sidewalk. Here
comes a circus parade."
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1915-01-14

prepared BY the United States Depart
ment Of Agriculture
II is said to be true that the farmer
is generally at the mercy OF the tim
Der buyer when 1t comes to a ques-
ton OF disposing OF the products OF
the farm woodlot, or selling the tim
Der from land which should be
cleared. Farm economists have
stated that the average farmer knows
far less about the value of his tim
Der crop than about any other asset
OF the farm. and instances in which
timber spectators have fieeced the
farmer can be multiplied indefinitely.
The department Of agriculture is
now gathering material which is in
tended TO help the farmer to market
his wood at a profit. and Is particu-
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1915-01-14
e~ystematlze Farm Work,

Being able to systematic the work
30 that the manure can be hauled out
and applied 30 aB not TO interfere
with the other work. and al the came
time derive the full benefit, will be
found quite an Item, and whichever
plan will do this 10 the best advan.
tage should be adopted.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1915-01-14

A broad campaign of publicity on
the subject OF rural life is needed IN
this state today TO brine the problems
of the farmers to the forefront. The
city problems are blazoned upon the
front pages of the metropolitan dali
les and echoed in the country press,
but the troubles of the farmers are
seldom told, except by those who
seek to profit by the story, and the
glitter of--the package ofttimes OBJ.
scures the substance. A searching In.
v~estigation into the needs OF the
farmers will reveal many inherent de-
fects in our economic system that can
be easily remedied when properly I'M
derstood and Illuminated by the pow.
or of the press.
The rural press, the pulpit and the
school are a trinity Of powerful In
n~uences that the farmer must utilize
to their fullest capacity before he can
occupy a commanding position In pub.
lie affairs. These gigantic agencies are
organized in every rural community
anu OHly await Tue pdtToudsc anu SU
operation OF the farmers to fully de-
velOp their energy and usefnihesa.
They are local forces working for
the best interests OF their respective
communities. Their work is to build
and their object is to serve. They
prosper only through the development
and prosperity Of the community.
Every farmer In this state should
subscribe for the local paper. as well
as farm periodicals and such other
publications as he may find profitable,
but he should by all means subscribe
for his local paper, and no home
should be without it. The local paper
Is part of the community life and the
editor understands the farmers prob
lens. 1t is the local press that will
study the local problems and through
Its columns deal with subjects of o
vital Importance to local life of the
community.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1915-01-14

about cooperation among farmers so
that a whole community by selling
its timber at II time may secure a
better price and a better market than
by selling individually and without
n full consideration OF the value Of
their lumber.
An example OF what might be &C
complished is furnished by a farmer
living near Millersburg, Holmes coun-
ty, Ohio. He was offered $500 for the
timber in his woodlot, but refused to
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1915-01-14
Difficult to Say.

which Is the greatest nuisance,
The house fly or mosquito,
The auto car that bursts a tire
Or this. my hOrrid meter?
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1915-01-14
CARD OF THANKS.

We want to thank the neigh
bors and friends and Dr.. Fuson
for the kindness extended us.
during the sickness and death
of our darling babe, Jessie May.
John Dixon and Wife.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1915-01-14

Dlgby-l've got a great scheme.
Rigby-What's that?
Digby-For the Daughters Of the
Revolution to start a merry ~so.round
In one Of the public parks this sum.
mer.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1915-01-14
The Power Of Advertising.

The influence of advertising is clear
ly visible in the homes and habits of
the farmers. and the advertising col.
umns Of the press are making their
imprint upon the lives OF our people.
The farmer possesses the things that
r best advertised.
The farmer is entitled to all the
advantages and deserves all the lux.
uries OF life. We need more art, sci.
ence and useful facilities on the
farms. and many homes and farms
are well balanced In this respect, but
the advertiser can render a service
by teaching the advantages of modern
equipment throughout the columns OF
the rural press.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1915-01-14

A Small Portable Sawmlll, Working
Up Hardwood Lumber, Principally
Oak and Hickory, in Ohio.
tons. The total cost. allowing for
these good wages for himself. his ons
and his teams in the winter time when
they might otherwise have been idle.
was $1.050, making a clear gain of
$3.50. In the meantime he has all his
hickory. which is increasing in vol.
ume and also In value. because hick-
DRY timber is getting scarcer. The
$7G0 gain may be arbitrarily divided
into $500 for the stumpage, instead OF
the $500 first offered, and an add.
tional $3.50 profit IN the transaction.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1915-01-14

TO do. And il gives the poor man as
as is accorded the man with money.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1915-01-14

The farmers arc In need Of personal
leadership. They have political lead.
ers, bur they need local industrial
community and educational leaders.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1915-01-14
A Noble Task.

In too many instances the country
papers mimic the city press BY CIV,
Ing prominence to scandals, accidents
and political agitation. The new
rural civilization has placed upon the
rural press renewed responsibilities,
and enlarged possibilities for useful.
ness. 1t cannot perform Its mission
to agriculture by recording the frail-
ties, the mishaps and inordinate am
billions OF humanity. or by filling its
columns with the echoes OF the strug.
giles Of busy streets. or by enchanting
stories of city life which lure u
children from the farm.
1t has a higher and nobler task.
Too often the pages of the city dailfes
bristle with the struggle Of ambitious
men in their wild lust for power, and
many times the flames of personal
conflict scar the tender buds Of new
civilization and illuminate the path
way to destruction. The rural press
Is the governing power Of public senti.
ment and must hold steadfast to
principle and keep the ship of state
In the roadstead of progress. TIE
rural press a best serve Nthe IN.
ests OF the farmers by applying Its
energies to the solution OF problems
affecting the local community. II
must stem the mighty life current
that is moving from the farm to the
cities. sweeping before It a thousand
boys and girls per day. 1t has to deal
with the fundamental problems of
civilization at their fountain head. Its
mission is to direct growth, teach Of.
~1ciency and mold the intellectual life
OF the country, placing before the pub.
lie the daily problems of the farmers
and giving first attention to the leg.
islative, cooperative, educational and
social needs Of the agricultural classes
within Its respective community.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1915-01-14
Shed for Machinery.

Shed Tor Machinery.
When done with the farm machin.
cry. put II in the shed after n thorough
olling and the application Of paint to
the wooden parts II needed. The weak
points in many farms is the lack Of
sufficient room for tools or nipple.
ments. II Will pay for any farmer to
have a special building In which to
keep his Implements. machines. wag.
Ons, sleds, etc, when not In nse. 1t
need nor be- an expensive one.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1915-01-25
NEW PASTOR SAYS
He IS APPRECIATED
REV. MR.. BAYLESS PLEASED
WITH HIS RECEPTION
IN ToNoPAH

Rev r. w. Bayless is very much
delighted with the cordial reception
and general hospitality which the
people of Tonopah have shown him
and family. He is very much gratitied
to see such splendid attendance at
the church services. Last night the
house was filled to its capacity and
all enjoyed the service. Mr.. Bayless
spoke on the Christian life as great
running race. He likened the Chris
tian unto the athlete who starts into
the race with but one thought in
mind. /. e., to reach the goal He
declared that the Christian of the
present day should manifest as much
grit and determination, as much self
sacrifice and self-control. even more
so, to obtain his goal than does tht
! athlete. "The goal of the athlete /:
temporary, the goal of the Christian
is eternal. Do not waste your lif'
toward a goal that is lower than th'
highest SO run that We may Obtain
the goal which shall endure through
out eternity"
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1915-01-25
NINE OPERATORS TO
HOLD ANNUAL MEETING

considerable delegation of Tono-
pah mine operators left for Reno yes
terday morning. Included in the
party we're Superintendent w. II.
blackburn of the Tonopah Mining
company, j. w. Lawry of the Mon
tana Mining company. 7. A. Frazier
of the Tonopah Mining company and
Manager Kirchen of the Tonopah FIX.
tension Mining company They went
to attend an annual meeting of the
Nevada Mine Operators association
which will be held in Reno this af
ternoon. j. w. Hutchinson general
manager of the Goldfeld Consolidated
Mines company. was also aboard the
train, bound for the same meeting.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1915-01-25
PATRICK MURPHY'S
INJURIES FATAL
FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS ARE
NOT YET FULLY CON-
PLETED

Patrick Murphy died at $50 yes
terday afternoon at the Mine Opera
tors hospital, where he was taken
Saturday after an accident at the
Mizpah mine, where he and Mike
Murphy were engaged in timbering
when the scaffording broke and they
we're precipitated nearly 20 feet. His
companion escaped with sprained
ankle, while he sustained internal in
juries, although no bones were brok-
en-.
The deceased was aged 2S years
and was native of Ireland. He
came to Tonopah seven years ago
and since then has been employed In
the mines He was good workman
and a young man Of steady habits
Surviving him are father In Irelano
an aunt. Mrs John d. Murphy, and
seven cousins in Tonopah, brother
Dennis. residing here, a shift boss for
the Tonopah Mining company. three
brothers and sisters in Montana anc
Colorado, and four brothers and sis
ters in ireland.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1915-01-25
DESERT P. AND N. CO.
AWARDED DECISION
POINTS OF LAW MAY BE SET
TIED, IN OPINION OF JUDGE
HARRINGTON

Hugh H Brown and j. II. Evans to-
day received news from Carson City
that Judge E. S. Harrington of the
United States district court on Fri
day handed down an opinion in the
case of the Sierra Land and Live
stock company against the Desert
Power and Mill company, deciding
the case in favor of the defendant.
In this action the plaintiff sued to
recover sum in excess of $1,000.
the worth of "a band of sheep that
were being driven across the country
and which were poisoned by drinking
cyanide water while crossing the
property of the defendant at Millers.
The text of Judge Farrlngton's opin-
ion has not yet been received in To
nopah. but il is expected that ii
will determine some vexed points OF
law as between the mining and the
livestock industries.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1915-01-25
WILL LOWER SHAFT
TO GREATER DEPTH
MILLING OPERATIONS ON MAN.
HAITIAN CONSOLIDATED TO
BE RESUMED

S. w. Steiner, superintendent of
the Manhattan Consolidated Mining
company, who was visitor to Tono-
pah yesterday, states that his COM
pany is making preparations to sink
from the 200-foot level The work of
extending the shaft downward will
begin February l. The company is
now engaged doing lateral work. The
mill which was shut down on account
of freezing weather, will shortly re-
sumo operations. 1t was in continu
GUS operation for five months before
cessation of work was forced by the
cold. Mr., Steiner returned to the
pine tree camp Sunday evening.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1915-01-25
GOVERNMENT IN
DEFENSE OF ITS
NEUTRALITY
STAND
OFFICIAL STATEMENT ISSUED BY
STATE DEPARTMENT TO
THE PUBLIC

WASHINGTON, Jan. 25.-The Unit
ed States government issued today a
lengthy defense of its Interpretation
of the rights and duties of neutral
in the European war.
The document, 5000 words long,
prepared by President Wilson, Secre-
tary Bryan and Counselor Robert
Lansing Of the state department after
several davs of consultation, was
made public in the form of letter
from the secretary of state to Sena-
tor Stone of Missouri. chairman of
the senate committee on foreign re-
lations
While the letter is reply to an III
quiry from Senator Stone for infor-
nation as result of complaints
made in the press and in letters from
various parts of the country charging
the Washington government with un-
fairness to Germany and Austria, il
also is intended as pronouncement
of policy on some questions of neu
trality previously unexplained
After answering nineteen separate
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1915-01-25
COERCION STATUTE
UNCONSTITUTIONAL
DECISION REGARDED AS OF
GREAT IMPORTANCE TO
LABOR WORLD

WASHINGTON, Jan. 25.-The Kan
sas so-called coercion statute, making
it unlawful for any individual or cor.
poration to coerce or influence any
persons to enter into an agreement
not to join or remain a member of a
labor organization, as a condition to
such person securing or continuing in
employment of such individual or cor.
poration, was annulled as unconstitu
tional by the supreme court. This is
regarded as of first importance to tht
labor world
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1915-01-25
PRUSSIAN ALLIES
TAKING OFFENSIVE
OBJECT is TO CLEAR EASTERN
FRONT OF THE RUSSIAN
INVADERS
nv AssocIated Press. }

tbN Associated fresS.b
PETROGRAD, Jan. 25.-There Is
pronounced activity along the entire
Austrian front for 300 miles. 1t is
regarded as marking the initiation OF
plan of Austro-German offensive.
The object is the clearing of Russian
invaders from Bukowina, in eastern
Galicia, and northern Hungary. The
Germans are attempting to advance
west of Warsaw. Desperate hand to
hand fighting is taking place. In
southwest Sochaczew the Germans
have moved forward over fields
strewn with dead, many having died
from freezing.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1915-01-25
Enthusiasm Aroused By Naval Conflict in North Sea
NINE OPERATOR AND BROKER SEES
DAY OF NINETY CENT SILVER COMING

Il predict ninety cent silver" said
Herman Zadig. who arrived from
Goldfleld Sunday afternoon. 81 know
the matter OF readjusting the value
of silver has been taken under seri-
GUS advisement by the nations of the
world and that the United States will
be a prime factor in bringing about
a partial restoration OF bimetalism.
THE parity will probably be at the
ratio OF twenty to one. which would
be equivalent to 90-cent silver. and
IL will not take long to bring about
this change The consummation of
this movement means the greatest
business and the most wonderful pros
perity Tonopah has ever seen and.
for my part, | am going to be in a
position to take advantage OF the
change. We are going ahead on the
Rescue-Eula and will continue sink
Ing the shaft 200 feet deeper and
then come back to about l50 feet and
crosscut through the Maggie May ter
ritory, ! am confident the Rescue is
going to be a mine and have not
very often failed on any of my mine
predictions Tonopah may have suf-
fered from the temporary eclipse of
Goldheld, but this camp is coming
back after short respite from the
feverish activity OF two years ago.
When II does come back 1t will be
with rush that implies vast en-
hancement of all securities and the
employment Of thousands of men. for
the restoration of silver will not be
a sporadic movement, but one of gen
erai following There Is no getting
around the fact that the belligerent
nations stand in actual need of hard
money, as they have about exhausted
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1915-01-25

their stores of gold and the people
VIII not continue to accept paper
currency without some more sub
stantial backing than the mere prom
Use TO pay at some remote time in
the future. Balances cannot be set
tied in gold, for all the gold of the
world is grayitating to the United
States, which is rapidly becoming the
creditor nation which will demand a
specie settlement OF all obligations
To bring this about 1t will be neces-
sary to remonetize silver.
In this connection ] want to af-
firm my belief that the greatest mines
of Tonopah are going to be found on
the fiat west of town and the Bonan-
"a will be one OF the early comers in
that quarter We are preparing TO
continue sinking the shaft of the Bo-
nanza another 300 feet and 1t, is not
improbable that one Of these days
you will see the Little Tonopah
worked through the 'Tonopah Bonan.
"a shaft, as that is close to the di-
viding. line, and the use of the shaft
would be an economical matter for
both companies.
AS "A further proof of my faith in
the southern country | will state that
yesterday in Goldheld | instructed
the superintendent Of the Silver Pick
Consolidated Mines company to con.
tract for sinking the shaft another
200 feet, which win put us in the
shale. have unlimited faith in the
Silver Pick and there is no end of
money to finance the movement. as
the stockholders share my confidence
and come through promptly with
their assessments"
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1915-01-25
GRAND JURY ENTERS
UPON ITS DUTIES
ARTHUR RAYcRAFT CHOSEN
FOREMAN OF SEVENTEEN
"GOOD MEN AND TRUE"

From the list of names drawn last
Wednesday of "a voters the following
grand jury was selected this morning:
Clarence Wernse, Warren H. Bond,
Paul Revert, Geo. w. Warrington. Ar
thur G. Raycraft, w. s. Dryden. Lloyd
Horton, VIM. Collins. Andrew Service,
w. H. Roberts, James E. Hays, Frank
p. Kerns, Fred C. Ninnis, Robert
Christian, Ross w. Condor, George
Lilies and Charles E. Perry. The
grand jury received instructions from
the court, and convening selected Ar
thur Raycraft foreman and immedi-
ately went into executive session.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1915-01-25
JIINEY SERVICE
COMES TO I0NOPAH
CARS FOR SERVICE AT RATES
THAT APPEAL TO THOSE
NEEDING TRANSFER

The "jitney" has arrived in Tono-
pah. Service Of this type was in
augurated today by three auto bus
owners OF of this city. II is arranged
that there will always be a car in
readiness for service. The tariff will
be 25 cents within the city limits,
with special arrangements for outside
trips The jitneys may be hailed on
the streets or called at Johnson's
smokehouse. phone 2374. This ser
vice will be for days. with the add.
ti0n OF night service up to IL o'clock
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1915-01-25
PAYEMNT OF ALL DEBTS
OF HONOR POSTPONED



BOULOGNE France, Jan. 10
Debts of honor can stand over till the
end of the war, Such is the precedent
established on New Years day, says
letter from Paris, by the seconds of
two gentlemen who had come to
blows in the course Of argument
The principals were informed by their
seconds that every French sword
should for the present be at the ser
vice of the nation, and that the shed
ding of blood in a duel would be mex
cusahle as long as war lasted.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1915-01-25
HEAVY INCREASE
IN OCEAN TRAFFIC
RATES RAISED IN CONSEQUENCE
TO AN EXTRAORDINARY
DEGREE

WASHINGTON, Jan 25.-Evidence
of extraordinary advances in transat-
lantic freight rates since the war
began, amounting in some instances
to 900 and even 1850 per cent, was
presented to the senate, in joint
report by McAdoo and Redfleld. 1t
is difficult to obtain cargo space for
earlier sailings than March or April
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1915-01-25
ROOT DENOUNCES
ADMINISTRATION BILL
ACCUSES DEMOCRATS or RE.
SORTING TO. PARLIAMENT
AIRY TACTICS

Aby Asa0etAted FEes9.b
WASHINGTON, Jan. 25.--Root led
the Republican attack on the admins
tration ship bill in the senate, with
denunciation Of the Democratic cau-
Gus. which made the bill a party
measure, making accusation Of parlia-
mentary tactics. by which the Demo
Gratis have forced the Republicans to
do all the debating. and finally with
denunciation of the bill itself. He
characterized the attitude of the Dem
ocrats as conspiracy silence" to put
through the bill by pressure of phys
ical weakness.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1915-01-25
THIRTEENTH ANNUAL BALL
TO BE GIVEN 1Y EAGLES

Tonopah aerie Of Eagles. No. 271.
will give it's thirteenth annual ball on
the evening of February 20 in Miners
Exchange hall. 1t will be masquer-
ade ball and costumes will be obtain
able from local business houses.
There will be number of novel feat
ures, as might be expected, from the
enviable reputation which the Eagles
have for entertaining.