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The Goldfield news and weekly tribune. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1911-1947, 1915-09-11
ASSESSMENT NOTICE
NEVADA COOPERATIVE MINING
COMPANY

Location of principal place OF bus
mess, Goldfeld, Nevada. Location
of works, Gold Mountain district,
,ksmeralda county, Nevada.
Notice is hereby given that at "A
meeting of the board of directors,
held on the End day of August, 1918,
an assessment, mo. 81 of one %
cent per share was levied upon the
outstanding capital stock of the cor
'poration, payable Immediately In y.
S. gold coin, or it's equivalent, to the
secretary, at the office Of the COM
pany, Registration Trust building,
Goldfeld, Nevada.
Any stock upon which this as
sessment shall remain unpaid on the
18th day of September, 1915, will he
delinquent and advertised for sale
at public auction, and unless pay
ment is made before will be sold on
the 18th day of October. 1915, to
a the delinquent assessment to-
gether with cost of advertising and
expenses of sale.
By order of the board of direct
ors. s. A. McCANDLESS, Secretary.
First pub Aug. 81, 1915.
Last pub Sept. II, 1915.
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ASSESSMENT NOTICE NO 1
NEW GOLDFIELD SIERRA MIN
ING COMPANY

Notice is hereby given that at &
meeting of the board Of directors
held on the second day of August.
1915, an assessment, NO. /, of one
ID cent per share vas levied upon
the capital stock of the corporation.
payable Immediately to the secretary
at the office of the company, 1O7-
10 Boston building. Denver, Colo.
Any stock upon which this assess
ment shall remain unpaid on the
tenth day of September, 1915, will
be delinquent and advertised for
sale at public auction, and unless
payment is made before. will be
sold on Tuesday, the 18th day OF
October. 1915, to pay the delinquent
assessment, together with the cost
of advertisement and expenses Of
sale.
BY order of the board of directors.
F. e. SMITH, Secretary.
107-11O Boston Bldg. Denver, Colo.
First pub Aug. %, 1915.
Last pub Sept. 10. 1915.
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ASSESSMENT CALL NO. 4
DIAMONDFIELD BLACK BUTTE
REORGANIZED MINING
COMPANY

Location of principal place of bus
mess, 406 North Columbia street,
Goldield, Nevada. Location of mines.
at Diamondfield,l in the Goldfield
mining district, Goldfield, Nevada.
Notice is hereby given that at a
meeting of the board of directors
held on the first day of September
1915, an assessment, No. 4, of one
cent per share was levied upon the
capital stock of the corporation. pay
able Immediately in United States
gold coin, or equivalent, to the
treasurer, at the office of the com
pany. 400 North Columbia street,
Goldfeld, Nevada.
Any stock upon which this assess
ment shall remain unpaid on the
4th day of October, 1915, will be de-
linquent and advertised for sale at
public auction, and unless payment
is made before will be sold or Thurs
day, the 4th day of November, 1913,
to pay delinquent assessment, to-
gether with the cost of advertisement
and expenses of sale.
By order of the board of directors
HARRY B. RUHL, Sec.
Box 1915, Goldfeld, New.
First pub Sept. a., 1915.
Last pub Sept %. 1915.
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COPPER CANYON MAGNATE
PURCHASES TWO RANCHES

Judge Langwith is back from the
Copper canyon section. The judge
brings the information that James
Dahl of Copper canyon is acquiring
additional placer area on the south
slope of Copper mountain, south OF
Battle Mountain, and that he has
not only acquired the Joy ranch and
water right by purchase but has also
purchased the Wilson ranch on the
north slope of the mountain and
covering Galena canyon. for 100000.
Recent prospecting on the Galena
canyon side has given such prospect
i've proof of placer gold as to make
the Wilson holdings a most desira-
BILE ACQUISITION. The proof OF this
placer find extends the gravel gold
area of the Copper mountain and
canyon section more than double
The Wilson ranch and water right
will be at the service of Dahl to IN
crease his gold output which for the
last quarter showed a return foT
bullion tax account of $46,OOo.-
Humboldt Star.
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Serial No. 04218

U. S. Land Office at Carson City.
New, July 81, 1915.
Notice is hereby given that Fred c..
Remick of Pioneer, Nevada, who, on
August IA, 1909, made Homestead
Entry, No. 0421S, for E. " Sc. u,
SW. "A Sc. "a, Section 81. Township
IL s., Range AZ E., Mount Diablo
Meridian, has filed notice of intention
to make five year proof, to establish
claim to the land above described. be-
tore H. G. Robertson, Clerk of the
District Court, Goldfield, Nevada, at
Goldfield, Nevada, on the twenty
ninth day of September, 1915.
Claimant names as witnesses:
John. w. Johnston of Beatty, Ne
vada.
Lawrence P. Kimbell of Pioneer,
Nevada.
John Dolls of Beatty. Nevada.
John ]. Reagan of Beatty, Ne
vada.
SHOBER ]. ROGERS,
Register.
First pub, S-7-15.
= Last pub. a-t1-15.
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ANHATDA
II DISTRICTS
BRINGS IN GOLD FROM
LEONARD CREEK PLACERS

Guy f. Bishop. prospector n
miner, is in town from the Leonard
creek placer section, in the Pine
Forest range. He brings the intor'
nation that Rose, MOffett n Al
ley are, under the leasing system,
getting out a profitable amount OF
placer gold.
Incidentally, coming from the
Leonard placer diggings at the same
time, was Wah, the boss Chinaman
in charge of the placer workings for
Rose and partners. Wah had a POKE
filled with gold.-Humboldt Star.
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Diamondheld Black Butte
Re- Organized Mining
Company

INCORPORATED under laws Of Nevada
April. 1910. Capital 1000. coo snare n
par value $1.00. Treasury STOCK ooo''o"
transfer OFFICES - United States
CORPORATION Co., New York City.
estome Office - G%oldfeld, Nevada.
Owns 80 acres patented mining CLAIMS
in Diamondfield, ,Goldfeld Mining
District, and controlling interest IN
capital stock of the Orizaba Mining
& Development Co. Mines located at
Orizaba, Nye County, Nevada.
oNicers. l.. K. Koontz. PRESIDENT;
T. L. Patrick. vice president: Harry
RuhI secretary: all of Goldfeld. New.
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MEAT

LONDON, Aug. 26. Some dlffl
Guilty is being experienced IN the
transport of meat to the United
Kingdom now hat France is import
ing beef and mutton. Cold storage
accommodation at various ports Is
Inadequate and British steamers with
refrigerating space have been with
drawn from the regular trade n
utilized as store ships. 1T is ru-
mored that barges are to be fitted up
for the purpose of storing meat and
a number of steamers will, it is ex-
pected, be released in the near flu
ture.
The Goldfield news and weekly tribune. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1911-1947, 1915-09-11
MORGAN WILLIAMS MAKES
CREDITABLE SHOWING

Although his opponent, Jlpl
Flvnn. the heavyweight fireman OF
Pueblo. Colo, obtained the decision
Morgan Williams, formerly a miner
of Goldfeld but now a resident oi
Cripple Creek, Colo, made a credit
able showing in a scheduled y
round contest in Victor, Colo, Mon
day night. After getting the best
of the argument in lever consec-
utiye rounds. Williams collapsed Ill
the fourteenth session n was uh-
h TO leave his corner in response
to the gong. His collapse Is saio
tn have been due to o~ver-exertlon.
The Goldfield news and weekly tribune. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1911-1947, 1915-09-11
Plaintiff,
vs..
HENRY WEBER,
Defendant.

Action brought in the District
Court of the Seventh Judicial Dis
tricat of the State of Nevada. in and
for the County Of E~smeralda, in the
office of the Clerk Of said District
Court.
The State of Nevada sends greet
ings to Henry Weber, Defendant.
You are hereby required to appear
in an action brought against you by
the above-named plaintiff in the Dis
trict Court of the Seventh Judicial
District of the State of Nevada, in
and for the County of Esmeralda,
and to answer the complaint filed
therein, within ten days exclusive
of the day Of service) after the SER
Vice on you of this summons, If serv-
ed within this county; or, If served
out of this county, but in this dis
trict, within twenty days, otherwise
within forty days; or judgment by
default will be taken against you,
according to the prayer of said COM
iaint.
The said action is brought to re-
cover the sum of four thousand
and eighty-five dollars upon a judg-
ment regularly and duly given and
made by the Superior curt of the
State of California, in n for the
County of Los Angeles, on the 18th
day of December, 1912, in accord
ance with the laws of said state and
the rules of practice of said Super
ior Court, on personal service OF
process, in an action wherein the
above-named plaintiff was plaintiff
and the above-named defendant was
defendant, for the sum Of 100000,
with interest thereon from October
%, 1907, to December 2S, 1912:
also to interest on said sum
of $~4,085.O0 from December 2S.
1912, and costs Of suit.
And you are hereby notified that If
you fail to appear and answer said
complaint, as above required, said
plaintiff will take Judgment by de-
fault as herein and in said COM
plant demanded.
Given under my hand and the seal
of the District Court Of the Seventh
Judicial District of the State of Ne
vada, in and for the County of Es-
meralda, this 18th day of March, in
the Year of Our Lord One thousand
Nine Hundred and Thirteen.
JOSEPH HAMILTON,
(Seal) Clerk.
By BENZ. ROSENTHAL,
Deputy Clerk.
Attest: A true copy.
AUGUSTUS TILDEN,
Attorney for Plaintiff.
Fist pub, 8-28-15.
Last pub, 10-9-15.
The Goldfield news and weekly tribune. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1911-1947, 1915-09-11
ENGLISH FOOD PRICES
SHOW STEADY GAINS

LONDON, Aug. 26.-An average
net increase of Sc per cent in The
large towns and 33 per cent in the
small towns of England has taken
place in food prices since the decla-
ration of war. Immediately on the
outbreak of war, according to fig
ures collected by the board of trade,
prices rose 10 per cent, but in The
following month of September they
settled down to 10 per cent. From
that time on each month has shown
a steady gain.
Last July, the price lists in the
large British cities showed increas-
es reaching to 20 per cent for the
The Goldfield news and weekly tribune. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1911-1947, 1915-09-11
Jumbo Extension Mining
Company

Incorporated under the laws Of Ari-
IONA. Authorized capital $3.50, 600. all
of which is outstanding.
General office, Goldfeld, Nevada
Transfer offices. Security Transfer and
Registrar Co.. &c Broadway. New York
City; Registration Surety Co., 265
Russ Building, San Francisco, Cal
Properties consist of Poloverda, Dick
Bland, Gold Coin. Saddle Rock, Three
Friends. Three Friends Fraction. Black
Butte No. 1, Deserted Fraction and
Velvet claims, in Goldfeld mining dis
trict, Esmeralda county. Nevada. all
patented.
Officers and Directors: Charles s.
Sprague, President: j. X. Turner, Vice
President; Ben Gill, Secretary-Treasur-
err; A. /. Darcy, Director; Willard i.
Word, Director.
The Goldfield news and weekly tribune. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1911-1947, 1915-09-11
AWAITED
REGARDING SUBMARINE

HONOLULU, T. H., Sept. 9.-lhe
clearing of the submarine "a IL
practically completed. The nun
will be towed to Pearl harbor 10
await such disposition as the navy
department may order. Little hope
is entertained of further identillca-
ton of the remains, most or them
being unacceptable fragments. me
officials are reticent regarding thelr
investigations of the u OIL tue
disa ster, and refer all inquiries 10
Washington.
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Recognized Booth Mining Co. o.
Cold6eld

Incorporated under laws of Ne
vada, April, 1910 Capital 1,00O,-
900 shares par value $1.00 All
stock issued.
General office, Goldfeld. New.
Properties in Diamondfield division
of Goldfeld mining district. Nevada.
Officers: George Wingfield, pres
ident; F. C. Favier, vice-president;
A. Fl. Howe, secretary and treasurer.
all of Goldfield, New.
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Silver Pick Consolidated
Mines COMPANY

Incorporated under laws OF NeVada.
Authorized capital $1,000, 900. Out
standing $955.000.
General office. Goldfeld, Nevada,
Transfer office, Registration Surety
Co, 265 Russ Building. San Francisco.
Cal. Property consists of Silver Pick.
Silver Pick Fraction, Pipe Dream,
North Enc and Deserted claims. pat
ented, situated in Goldfeld mining dis
trict, Esmeralda county. New. and the
Webfoot claim. held by location. in the
Low Slate Range, Esmeralda county.
New.
Officers and Directors. Herman
Zadig, president; Edw. S. Van Dyck,
vice president and general manager:
Chas. D. Olney, secretary and d.
rector; o. A. Newcomer and A. S.
Wollberg, directors.
The Goldfield news and weekly tribune. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1911-1947, 1915-09-11
TERRIFYING EXPERIENCE
OF PARTY ON

CALEXICO, Sept, flin-
dus and Chinese are safe mere tohaS
after a terrifying experience on the
torrid desert south OF the lnterha-
tional line. They were LANDED on
an island 40 miles south in tpe
Colorado river, a British snip cop
tain refusing to bring them to tne
limited States. They maze Tue
mainland in boats and undertooN :"
cross the desert on foot with scah'
wotor and food. Several we're de-
serted when overcome
The Goldfield news and weekly tribune. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1911-1947, 1915-09-11

MISUNDERSTANDING to unofficial
reports. the Nevada New Mines COM
pany is obtaining excellent results
in the operation of its property In
the Rawhide district. You can prob
ably obtain detailed information by
writing to Sheriff Grutt, Hawthorne.
New. who is heavily interested in
the Rawhide district. The Goldfeld
Consolidated Mines company contin-
ues to operate on a normal scale.
The production during August, ac-
cording to a preliminary estimate
Just issued, yielded net profits Oh
S1O7. 900.
The Goldfield news and weekly tribune. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1911-1947, 1915-09-11
NOT THE ONLY ONE

A teacher in one of the primary
grades of the public school mad no
iced a striking platonic friendship
that existed between Tommy ana
Mary, two of her pupils.
Tommy was a bright enough
youngster, but he wasn't disposed 10
prosecute his studies with much en-
ersy. and his teacher said mat un-
less he stirred himself before the
end of the year he would not be pro
noted.
You must study harder sac
told him, ''or you won't pass. How
would you like to stay back In this
class another year and have little
Mary go ahead of you?"
"Ah." said Tommy, Il guess
1here'll be other little Marys.' =
.~w York Globe.
The Goldfield news and weekly tribune. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1911-1947, 1915-09-11
FRENCH ARTIST KILLED

PARIS, Aug. 26.-The death in
action is announced of Daniel de
Losques. an artist whose poster
sketches of well known Frenchn.en,
in the Figaro. had a wide
popularity during the past few
years. De LOsques was a member
of the French army flying corps.
News of his death reached the
French lines through a German avia.
tor who dropped a letter pinned to
a small flag, saying De Losques
had fought bravely.
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q. D. Consolidated Min.
ing COMPANY

ing Company
Incorporated under laws OF south
Dakota, May, 1908. Capital 3,ooO.-
600 shares, par value 81. Treasury
stock 100000 shares.
General office, Goldfield, New
n~roperties at Goldfield, New, con-
sisting of C. o. D., Golden Eagle
Zoe. Gold Bar and Victor claims.
OFFICERS: L. X. Koontz, president
Goldfeld, New. Harry B. Rum, sec
retarv, Goldield, New.
The Goldfield news and weekly tribune. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1911-1947, 1915-09-11
QUERIES land ANSWERS

(1his department il conducted for the purpose OF supplying
subscribers with inrorm nation on various properties in which they
may be interested and regarding which they may make inquiry.
Answer. to queries contain the best Information 1t is possible to
obtain, but this newspaper dec lines to give advice on the pur-
chase o u sale Of any mining stocks. All inquiries for Information
will be answered through this column. and none Of them will DO
answered by personal letters)
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The Atlanta Mines Co.

Arizon; Corporation. CAPITA! o,oVo.,
oon shaI,s par value 500. Issued
stock S.279.135 shares. in treasury
l,72O, SOS shares.
Transfer office: Home office. GOLD
field, Nevada. u,,r-
Directors and officers: Geo. wing
6eld. president: Chas. S. Knox. vice
president; A. H. Howe. secretary ano
treasurer; C. B.. Zabriskie, Ciyoe a
Heller.
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Tonopah Divide Mining
COMPANY

Nevada Corporation. Capital l,ooV.-
200 shares, par value $1.00. assessable.
Transfer office: Home oHlce, Goio-
directors and officers: Geo. Wing
field. president; H. c. Brougher. vice
pre sidert: r. C. Favier. assistant secre-
tary: w f. Zoebe'. second wee presl-
dent 4 II Howe. secretary an6 treas
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DIRECTORY OF MINING COMPANIES
Reorqanized Blue Bull Mining Co

Nevada Corporation. Capital 1901
900 shares, par value 800, assessable.
transfer office: Home office, COLO
field. New.
s.id nresident: F. C. Favier, vice presi-
dent: w. E. Zoebel, second vice presi-
DENT: A. Fl. Howe, secretary and treas
urer: A. I. DARCY, general manager
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Sandstone Kendall Consoli-
dated Mining Co.

Nevada Corporation. Capital l.o0V,-
moo shares, par value 800. Assessa1ie.
transfer office: Home Office Colo
herG, and officers: Geo. Wing
acid. PRESIDENT: F. c. Favier. vice
nresident: A. H. Howe. secretary ana
treasurer; w. E. Zoebel. M. n. Dan
nenberg.
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Reorqanized Kewanas Mining Co

Nevada Corporation. Capital 1.500.-
900 shares, par value 800, a~ssessable.
Transfer office: Home office. Gold
field, New.
Directors and officers: Geo. Wing
field, president; w. e. Zoebel, vice pres
ldent; F.. c. Favier, second vice pres
ident; A. H. Howe, secretary and treas
urer; A. I. Darcy, general manager.
The Goldfield news and weekly tribune. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1911-1947, 1915-09-11

best cuts of home raised beef ana
II per CEN for fish. null
sugar had gone up 20 per cent. bread
40. butter IS. cheese and eggs 20
flour AZ and potatoes "a. The vii
lagos paid less for everything except
flour.
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The Goldfeld Consolidated
Mines Co.

Wyoming Corporation. Authorized
capital 5000, 900 shares. par value $40.
value $40.
Transfer Offices: Home office, Gold
field, Nevada; Security Transfer &
Registrar Co., &C Broadway, New York.
Directors and officers: Geo. Wing
field. president: ]. d. Hubbard, vice
president; A. II. Howe, s~ecrtary n
treasurer; Albert Burch. general man
ager; H. M. Hoyt,.
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SUFFICIENT UNTO THE DAY

SUFFICIENT UNTO THE DAY
Mrs. Wullaby-De agents say II
we amt got de rent mex Mondy
ives got to git out.
Sam Wullaby-Nex' Monday?
Den we doan' need to worry TO- DC
mex fo' davs.-Puck.
The Goldfield news and weekly tribune. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1911-1947, 1915-09-11
AUTO|STS MUST
USE MUfflERS
ESMERALDA COUNTY COMMITS
SIONERS ADOPT ORDINANCE
TO THAT EFFECT

Automobiles operating within the
limits of Goldfeld must be equippe!
with mufflers. The commissioners
of Esmeralda county have so de-
creed by the passage of an ordi-
nance which provides:
Section /. 1t shall be unlawful
for any person to operate any Il
tomobile. motorcycle. or other ve-
hicle propelled by motor power. up
on the streets, alleys or highways.
within the limits of the town OF
Goldfeld, Esmeralda county, state
of Nevada. without having a muf-
fler attached. and the cutouts on all
said vehicles must be closed and the
exhaust from the motor must pass
through the muffler.
Section 2. Any person or per-
sons violating any provisions OF
Section l of this ordinance shall be
deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and
upon conviction thereof shall be pun
ished by a fine not exceeding 800
or by Imprisonment in the county
Jail not exceeding 80 days. or by
both such fine and Imprisonment"
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CHEER UP

Old Trouble is a gloomy scout.
He hates a smile like sin;
Be cheerful, son, and you'll win out.
So don't forget to grin.
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w. MITCHELL of Los Angel
es is a guest of the Goldneid' arri'-
ing this morning.
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FOOEY

FOOEY
A lying pup is Oswald Cruise,
For when he takes a bracer
He claims he merely drinks to booze
Because he likes the chaser.
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r. p. B. & CO., Boston, Mass.

Question-Will you kindly in
form us regarding the value of the
stock of the Nevada Southern Gold
Mining company?
misunderstanding to the best in
formation obtainable, the company
has passed out of existence.
&. n. r., Oneida, n. u.
Question-Please supply me with
any information you have relative
to the Nevada. New Mines company
of Rawhide. Also the Goldfeld
Consolidated.
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SUMMONS

In the District Court OF the Seventh
Judicial District of the State Of
Nevada, in and for the County
of Esmeralda.
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THE WISE FOOL

THE WISE FOOL
Time will change everything
observed the sage. =.
How about a counterfeit dollar
asked the fool-Milwaukee Sentihei'
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A. r. PECK,
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First pub, 8-7-15.
Last pub. ALLIE.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-05-09
BRITISH DESTROYER
|SSUNK BY MINE
Germans Fire on Boats Seek
ing to Rescue the Maori's
Crew.

LONDON, May s-The British admi-
rally announced tonight that the de-
stroyer Maori had been blown up by
a mine. Its statement reads:
While operating off the Belgian
coast. the torpedo boat destroyer
Maori. Commander B. W. Barrow, royal
navy, struck a mine about two miles
northwest of the Weilingen lightship
Rescuers Fired Upon.
ship was sinking. The torpedo boat
destroyer Crusader, Lieut.. Com
mander G. L. D. Mebbs in command.
which was in company with the Maori,
lowered her boats to assist in pick
ing up the crew of the Maori, but the
enemy opened fre from shore batteries
and the Crusader, after being under
fire for an hour and half. had to
leave her boats and retire.
TT is reported from German sources
that the crew Of the Maori and the
boats crews of the CrusAder-seven
officers and eighty-eight man in all
were taken prisoners into Zeebrusgs"
German Version Of Loss.
An official communication by the
German war Office concerning the sink
ing of the British destroyer Maori
says:
THE British destroyer Maori was
sunk off Zeebrugge. Tho destroyer
Crusader, which had come to its sup
port, was forced to retreat and leave
in the lurch lifeboats which 1t had
launched.
THE entire crew of the Maori and
tho boats crews Of the Crusader were
saved by our own vessels and taken
into Zeebrugge. In all. there were
seven officers and eighty-eight men,"
The Maori was ESQ feet long and OF
1.O35 tons displacement. She was built
in 1909, and her complement was
seyenty-one men. She was armed with
two four-inch guns and two torpedo
tubes.