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The Goldfield news and weekly tribune. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1911-1947, 1916-12-16

Superintendent Whitman Symmes,
who returned yesterday from san
Francisco made the interesting and
Important announcement this morn
ing that preliminary work is to be
started at once at the Combination
sl,aft, which will have for its OBJ
ject the starting of pumping at this
point to drain the mines contiguous
to the shaft. The first step to be
taken will be the dismantling OF
the old steam hoist, and in its
place will be installed a modern
electric hoist, compressor and other
surface equipment will be put in
as rapidly as possible. and a start
made towards reopening the levels
that have been submerged for up
wards of 80 years.
Interested in the resumption of
operations at the Combination shaft
ere six mines, the Best & Belcher.
Gould & Curry, Savage, Hale 6
Norcross, Potosi and Chollar, known
as the Middle group. 1t is propos-
ed to equip the shaft with hosting
and pumping facilities, but it will
require comparatively little work,
as the shaft, only a short time aga
was placed in excellent condition
from the surface down below the
1900, the present water level. Small
sinking pumps are to be put II
operation and the first point to b,
drained is the 1000 level, and NJ
difficulty is anticipated in accom-
plishing this Judging from observa
tions made and general conditions
The 1000 level will be placed il
The Goldfield news and weekly tribune. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1911-1947, 1916-12-16
DEAL FOR PURCHASE
OF RELIEF PROPERTY

J.. c. Colligan. local mining NAH,
made a visit to Rochester yesterday.
where he completed arrangements
with John e. McGovern, the Ro-
chester broker, who has connections
i'll New York concerning the pur-
chase of an option of the famous
old Relief mine, owned by the Ro-
chester Treasure Mining company.
1t is understood that in the early
spring activity which will mean
much to the camp of Rochester will
be commenced on this important
property. Recently examinations Of
tie mine have been made. with
results highly gratifying to those
connected with the prOperty.-Re-
view-Miner.
The Goldfield news and weekly tribune. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1911-1947, 1916-12-16
ALL MAY UNITE
IN Community
CHRISTMAS
MOVEMENT TO GIVE CHILDREN
OF CAMP A JOYOUS
YULETIDE TREAT

Goldfield will have a community
Christmas tree. That was definite
ly decided at the meeting held at
the school building on Saturday
evening. The tree will probably be
planted on the stage of the Hippo
6rome and if suggestions discussed
at the meeting Saturday night are
carried out, Santa Claus will be
there, and it is quite probable that
his work will be such as to require
assistance.
This recalls the fact that some
OF the more popular and success
full Uncle Toms Cabin companies,
in the last generation. found it
profitable to have more than n
Topsy and more than one MARKS,
tho Lawyer" and so they advertis-
ed two Topsies and Two Markses.
In any event it is well known
that Santa Claus has at least two
sons-quite husky fellows by this
IL hC ma inns 90
his aids. That. however, will rest
with the committee on arrangements
and Santa Claus himself.
The central idea of the promo
tiers of the enterprise is to make
it an all-embracing community
affair, so that when Christmas shall
have passed there will not be a
child in camp who will not have
had some share in the celebration.
Christmas will occur on Monday
and 1t was tentatively agreed that
this celebration take place on Sun
day afternoon as an appropriate
opening for the Christmas festivi-
ties. And it is expected that every
child in Goldfeld will be on hand
and what space may remain in the
building will be occupied by the
grown-ups.
Mrs. Harry Ernest was elected
general manager and the Woman's
club and the Mothers club were
beth we'll represented in the meet
ing.
+. M. Stoller was appointed as
chairman Of the finance committee
and today signified his Willingness
to act; so look out for him. Named
on the committee with him were Mrs.
James Cushing and V. l.. Ricketts,.
and Mr.. StOller was given authority
to supplement this committee by the
addition of such other names as he
might care to add.
These other committees were ap-
pointed:
Arrangement committee, Christ
mas tree and decorations, G. II. Shell
don, chairman; Mrs. C. S. Sprague,
Mrs. S. d. Eubank. Mrs. w. d..
Swain, A. H. Petit, Charles II. -erry,
Fred Mechlin, Carl D~amskey, Wal
ter Drabnick.
Program committee: Munro
Brown, chairman; S. A. McCandless,
Bert Ward, Carl Damskey. w. II.
Weslar, j.. f. Fraser, Rev. Fred
Thomson; Rev. James b. Dermody.
Rev. Ira Price, Rev. j. C. Jackson
Mrs. e. S. Yankee; Mrs. M. H. Dan
nenberg. Mrs. Gordon Jonasen, Mrs.
w. l.. Fitzgerald, Miss De Termes
Mrs. j. M. Peck.
Candy committees: Mrs. James
II. Parks, chairman; Miss McGinn.
Mrs. Obenland. Mrs. Jack Walther
The Goldfield news and weekly tribune. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1911-1947, 1916-12-16
RICH CINNABAR ORE
IN TOULON NINE

First assays on the product of
the Humboldt County Tungsten
company's mill at Toulon, near
Lovelock showed that concentrates
running nearly seventy per cent
WO3 are being made. The mill is
now in fine shape, and Is turning
out about a ton of the ~concentra-
ties each day. A new strike at the
mine, reported last week, was as
sayed. and the ore is reported Of
exceedingly high-grade. - Review
Miner.
The Goldfield news and weekly tribune. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1911-1947, 1916-12-16

the West End mill during the last
result of the cleanup for this per
iod, 80 big bars of bullion were
shipped to the smelters. The total
weight of the consignment was 65,-
921 ounces, and at the prevailing
prices for the silver contents of
the bars, the shipment has an ap
proximate valuation of 100000,
There is very little to report at
the Misunderstanding this week
except possibly to mention the good
progress being made in the $50
west drift which is being extended
to onnec with the 1925 raise.
During the week a footage of 81
feet was made which is an average
of a little over 9 feet per day or
~ feet per shift. Commencing
Sunday, a third shift will be put
On and it is contemplated that a
connection with the mentioned raise
will be had by the 18th of January
the distance to go being 400 feet.
Operations at the property of the
North Star Tunnel and Development
company during the past week
pl~ Cgressed in a most favorable man
ner. From the 850-foot level, rails
ing on the ven was continued in
progress, with conditions unchang-
ca since the last report was made.
On the 9OO-foot intermediate level,
a winZe was started on a very pro-
minent showing, consisting of about
is inches of very high-grade ore.
AT the same time, the cross-cut to
the south on the same level was
continued without interruption and
made excellent progress.
On the 1700-foot level at the
the cross-cut was continued at the
usual rate of speed, under condi-
tions which are substantially identi-
cal in all respects with those men
toned in prior reports.
At the Cash Boy Consolidated
Mining company, the greatest sat
isfaction is expressed over the re-
cent showings which are o in
process of development. During
the present week, the winze drift
on the footwall of the vein below
the 1480-foot level has attained a
depth of IS feet below the floor of
the main working drift, and shows
very attractive possibilities .-Tono-
pah Miner.
J. B. FAYANT is visiting Gold
field from Golconda.
FRANK J MAIDEN, a travelling
salesman, is registered at the Gold
field from San Francisco.
F. G.. MILLER and wife of Rand,
New, are staying at the Nevada.
HARRY R. GRIER and wife are
here from Tonopah.
The Goldfield news and weekly tribune. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1911-1947, 1916-12-16

Mrs. H.. M. Barber. Mrs. J.. r. Rich
ardson, Mrs. Charles Ferry, Mrs.
Ira Murdoch, Mrs. Ben Rosenthal.
Miss o. Crockett, Mrs. Joe Kendall.
Mrs. Thos. Scott, Mrs. Muhlenbrook.
Mrs. Thomas Mills, Mrs. S. A. Me-
Candless. Mrs. j. b. Humphrey. Mrs.
Harvey, Mrs. Ballinger.
The meeting adjourned subject
to call Of the chairman.
The Goldfield news and weekly tribune. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1911-1947, 1916-12-16
PRISONER CAPTURED IN ANCRE BATTlE

the Ancre, anc brought in a pris-
ccor into the British lines. He
was badly hurt and needed sup
port by the British soldier, who is
seen steadying his captive's steps.
The Goldfield news and weekly tribune. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1911-1947, 1916-12-16
ONE GREAT TIME
IS THE VERDICT
ANNUAL CHARITY BALL PROV
ED BIG FINANCIAL AND
SOCIAL SUCCESS

In every respect the eighth annual
ball of Goldfield lodge No. 1912.
Benevolent and Protective order of
Elks, last night proved the greatest
and most successful event of it's kind
in the history of the order here. not
excepting the first, given in 1908,
when the population of the town was
far larger than today.
What was generally conceded to
be the largest crowd ever seer in
the Elks' building was composed Of
Goldfielders reinforced by big dele
cations of Elks and their friends
from Tonopah, Bishop, Big Pine and
all the surrounding camps.
The ball is thought to have been
the greatest financial success of all
Elks' charity balls and in conse-
quence needy families of the town
will be well provided for on Christ
mas day with all that constitutes an
appropriate feast of the season, in
accordance with the annual custom
of the lodge.
From MIN o'clock in the evening
until late in the morning reveIry
held full swav on the three floors of
the building, most of the crowd de-
voting itself to dancing on the two
upper floors to the tunes of the lat
est popular music, and later, after
the orchestras on the two upper
floors had stopped playing, dancing
was continued in the cabaret on the
main floor, where the late-stayers
at the tables were entertained by
excellent music, both vocal and in
strumental.
The 40 camp on the top floor was
well patronized throughout the
hours of its existence and was one
of the best sources of revenue
among the many attractions, and in
the dancing room on the same floor
numerous handsome and useful art
icles, donated by local merchants,
were given as prizes to lucky cou-
pies.
The committee under whose direc-
ton the 1916 charity ball was pro-
NOTED consisted of C. II. Ferry,
chairman; A. II. PETIT, secretary; F..
M. Stoller, w. d. Forster and Leon
F.. lie Febvre.
The Goldfield news and weekly tribune. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1911-1947, 1916-12-16


JUDGE J.. e. WALSH returned
yesterday from Hawthorne.
FRED JACKSON is registered
at the Grimshaw from Manhattan.
CHARLES WILLIAMS is register
ed at the Nevada.
N. X. COOPER and d. X. Chal-
rers of San Francisco were among
the arrivals this morning at tho
Goldfeld.
CHARLES WILLIAMS is staying
at the Nevada.
c. ID. WILKINSON, one of the pio-
neer mining engineers of this dis
trict and now operating near Lun-
ing, is registered at the Goldeld.
WALTER NORRIS, part owner
and manager of the Wall Street
copper mine. is in town from Lun-
ing.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-10-19
SERBS RESUME
M0NAST|R DRIVE

London, Oct, l9.--The Serbian
army has resumed Its drive on Mona
stir, base OF the Bulgarian army oper-
ating in southwestern Serbia, after
being held up for two weeks by Bull
garian counter-attacks,
The Serbs have captured the village
OF Brod In brilliant ighting, 1t was
officially announced at Paris.
Other Serbian detachments have
occupied several positions on Mount
Nokol and have advanced appreci-
ably nearer to the summit OF the
highest peak.
Bulgarians are rushing up rein
forcements and large number oil
trench mortars, said Serbian off,
clal statement to London.
While the Serbians were register
Ing this success. the Roumanians de-
reated the Teutonic armies that In
vaded Roumania through Predae
pass, driving them back across the
frontier, said an official statement
from bucharest this evening,
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-10-19
PREDICTS WHEAT
|. FAMINE IN THE j, S

Chicago. Oct, I9,---"unless an EN-
barge upon the expectation OF whea,
and hour Ia AZ once declared, there
will be q wheat famine before
spring" said Paul Schulxc. head Of q
large baking concern today. Bakers
paid $3.50 a barrel for -four yes
terday. The retail price was ad.
vanced to $3.50 and so. the highest
In 20 years Wheat has Jumped also
ten cents this week. and grain men
predicted 81 wheat before the arsl
OF the year. December wheat rose
u cents to s1.66%; May rose IN
cents TO si,67A.
The cause IL laid to short crops
throughout the world. Argentine IL
suffering from n drouth. Russian
wheat Is held up. and because OF the
Canadian scarcity the British empire
Is talking OF communicating the crop
"Bakers have been caught thi,
year without stocks Of -four on hand.
Schulze said today. They did not
buy when the first advances came
expecting a lull In the market Now
they are working from hand tc
mouth. a rise Of so cents a barre
win force another bread increase"
A, p. Dahlheimer, president for the
Master Bakers association, said there
would be no Increase In the price oI
bread. Cleveland bakers, however
slapped another cent on and the fam
ily size loaf costs eight cents there,
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-10-19
EMPLOYEES Of THE
STANDARD OIL Co.
RETURN TO WORK

Bayonne. N. j., Oct. 19.-More
Than 1000 striking employees of the
Standard OIL company and many hun
dreds more employed by other plants
returned to their work here today.
superintendent Hennessy, Of the
Standard OIL plant. was on hand when
the doors opened and gave the order
for the men to return when he be-
came aware OF their numbers. He
had decided he would not start them
to work unless a sufficient number to
operate the plant showed up. The
strike has been on ten days. Thous-
ands OF strikers we're in the streets
and refused to return. but there was
no attempt at violence.
The United States mediation board
held meeting today at which an ef-
fort was to be made to settle differ-
ences between the employers and
workers.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-10-19
CONSTANTINE
SUPPORTS
/. ALLIES
Athens Is Scene Of Ani-Any
Demonstrations, and King
Urges Leaders Not to STR
Up Violence in the Crowds

Athens. Oct. Is tDelayed) Greek
troops are in complete control OF the
situation here today. anti-ally mobs
are being dispersed and for the time
being the possibilities Of serious
clash between civilions and French
marines seem to have been ayerted.
| The anti-ally leaders. however. are
continuing their attempts to organ
ize demonstrations, and the crisis Is
by no means past. II is understood
that King Constantine. following con-
clash between civilians and French
ministers. sent personal appeals to
the most prominent OF his supporters,
urging them not to stir up the Athens
crowds to acts Of violence.
The collapse Of reports that Q
United States feet was approaching
Piraeus to intervene disheartened the
civilians and has helped restore or
der. Newspaper extras were circu-
lated about the city by the anti-ally
leaders reporting that American war
ships would arrive within few hours
to zee that Greek neutrality was MOI
violated by the allies. These report,
greatly encouraged the mobs. thous.
ands OF Greeks actually believing
that they would soon be Joined by
American marines.
1T is with Joy that We hear oi
the approaching arrival of the great
American fleet. said one Of the news.
papers circulated by the royalists
at brings relief In the midst Of our
ltorments. America resents the sor'
rows OF the Greek people and doubt.
less will proclaim her reproof In .
voice that will resound across the
sea-"
After his conference with the Brit.
ish minister. King Constantine seem
Ieu ulspOstu 10 Hect ah 'He uo"""u'
OF the allies. though no authoritative
statement has been issued.
The most severe military measures
are now In force to prevent trouble.
The cabinet met today and, It II
reported. drafted q protest to th'
allies against the arrest Of Greel
members OF the reservist league b,
French marines last night. A CROWD
OF reservist leaguers Kissed patro
Of marines who dispersed them at the
point Of the bayonet. Greek troops
witnessed the arrest, but did not in
terfere.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-10-19
MOBILE STORM
DAMAGE SMALL

Mobile, Ala. Oct. ia small
amount Of shipping damaged, some
wreckage OF property and the death
of one negrcss today constituted the
total damage from yesterdays hur-
ricane.
Fifteen thousand dollars Is the es-
timated damage between Fort Nor
xan and Mobile, the storm center.
Shipping. warned In advance, had
sought safety. But tho Portuguese
bark Porto Para went ashore. the
river steamer Charles May was sunk
together with the three-masted
schooner w. II, Davenport and a
number OF launches. A negress died
from cicctrocutlon by dangling
wire.
The damage In the city was small
considering that the hurricane reach
cd a 100.mile an hour velocity.
A part OF the Mobile q Ohio train
sheds were wrecked and the two-ton
section OF n fruit shed was hurled
400 feet.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-10-19
FRENCH TROOPS
CLOSE TO PERONNE

Paris. Oct, l9,---French troops
drew closer to Peronnc In last nights
lighting, making further progress be-
tween LaMaisonette and Biaches, In
heavy nghtlng south OF the somme, II,
was officially announced today, North
of the river the French maintained
all yesterdays gains, despite several
German counter.attacks. The newly
won positions at sailly-sallllsel, now
entirely In the hands of the French,
were consolidated during the night,
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-10-19
GAINS ARE MADE
At HEAVY EXPENSE

Berlin, Oct. 1s.--The British made
gains north OF Eaucourt-L'Abbaye
and Guedecourt in yesterday $ fight
ing, and the French at Sally and also
between Biaches and LaMaisonette,
but the allied victories did not COM
pensate them for their heavy losses,
the war office announced today.
On the Russian front heavy fight
ing continues. The Germans took
enemy trenches north OF sinlawaka'
Successful fights are in progress In
Transylvania masses leading into
Hungary, Na
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-10-19

New York. Oct, is.--The Cunard
line steamer AlaunIa struck a mine
early today In the English channel
and sank. the Cunard ohices an
nounced here this afternoon. There
we're no passengers aboard. all OF
them having been landed. A ma
1ority OF the crew were saved.
The Alaunia displaced 3,t05
tons. She was $50 feet long and
was built In 1919.
The cablegram to the New York
Cunard once follows:
"Alaunia struck q mine In the Eng
lish channel this morning and sunk
during the forenoon. Denison and
majority OF the crew saved, Some
missing"
The liner left New York for Fal-
mouth and London with 200 passen-
gers aboard. 0ficials here said all
passengers had been landed at Fal-
mouth and she was proceeding on
her way 10 London when she struck
the mine.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-10-19
CUNARD SHIP
A[AUN|A IS
SUNK
Big Steamer Is Destroyed by
Mine in the English Chan
mel With Probable Loss Of
Sc Members Of the Crew

New York. Oct. i9.---The cunard
liner Alaunia, which sailed from New
York for Falmouth October Z. was
sunk In tho English channel today
with n probable loss OF SO members
OF her crew.
A cablcgram 10 the New York ONCE
OF the line hrst announced tho sink
ing OF the vessel Late this evening
n cable TO the United Press from lts
London bureau stated that the cap.
tain and i63 OF the Alaunias crew
had been landed The ship normally
carried a crew OF $50. which would
leave SO unaecountcd for.
The original cable to the cunard
ofhces merely stated that some
were missing.
The Cunard officials announced, tina,
the AlauniA's passengers were land
cd at Falmouth ON Tuesday and tina,
she was proceeding TO London with
only her io.ooo-ton cargo and crew
when she struck minc.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-10-19
.
lJSEWATEROF
JOSEPHINE
STREAMS
State Engineer Issues Many
Permits in County During
Past Quarter for Mining
and irrigation Purposes

State Engineer John H. Lewis Is
sued IA permits for the appropria-
tion Of water, including nine for the
construction Of reservoirs. during the
quarter ending September 80, 1915.
According to these permits 4 n pro-
posed to irrigate 1894 acres Of land,
store 4.12s acre feet Of water. and
develop 702 horsepower.
The following permits were issued
in Josephine county:
A. W.. Zoellner, Of Golden. for the
irrigation OF four acres, diyerting
water from Jack creek, in section 20.
township 33 south. range 4 west.
M. H. Warner. Of Williams. for the
irrigation Of 80 acres. diverting water
from east fork Of Williams creek, in
section 3. township 80 south. range 5
west.
Jtah-Idaho Sugar Company. Of
Grants Pass. for manufacturing pur-
poses. diverting water from Rogue
river. in section 20. township -
south, range west.
Louis Lucke,> Of Grants Pass, tor
the irrigation Of 10 acres. diverting
water from Pass creek. In section Is.
township 30 south, range s.west.
F. Bryan and e. E. Allen. Of VIII
liams. for the irrigation Of so acres.
diverting water from west fork VIII
liams creek. in section 1s, township
80 south. range west.
]. H. Stone. Of Almeda, for the ir-
rigaticn Of is acres. and mining pur-
poses. diverting water from Rat and
Mouse creeks, in section IS. town
ship "a south. range west.
]. R. Harvey, OF Grants Pass. for
mining purposes. divertlng water
from south fork Galice. in section II.
township S5 south. range s west.
Mrs. f. M. Thompson. OF Kerby.
for the irrigation OF two acres and
domestic supply. diverting water from
two springs In section 2s. township
80 south, range 8 west.
F. B. wetherbee. OF wilderville.
for the irrigation Of 40 acres. divert
Ing water from jackson creek. IN
township 81 south, range wsst.
John Apple, Of Holland. for mining
purposes. diverting water from Snow
gulch. in section 81. township 40
south. range Z west.
John Apple. OF Holland, for mining
purposes, diverting water from Att
house creek. In section 4. township
Al south. range Z west.
s. L. Johnston. Of AppleEats. for
the irrigation Of 80 acres. diverting
water from Thompson creek and
Sturgis fork. In section IS. township
SO south. range west.
G. s. Kendall, OF Applegate. for the
irrigation Of 25 acres. diverting
water from Thompson creek and
Sturgis fork. In section 25, township
80 south, range west.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-10-19
ROuMANIANs viCTORs IN
FIGHT WITH TEUTONs

Bucharest, Oct, is,--Roumanlaii
troops have won. a Victory over the
Austro- Germans south OF Kronstadt,
driving the enemy back from the Pre-
deal pass region and across the
Transylvanian frontier II was on
cially announced this afternoon. In
Brandenle ground has been gained,
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-10-19
EASTERN STORM MOVING
no THE MIDDLE WEST

Washington, Oct, ts.--The wealth
er bureau today posted storm warn
ings as rapidly as possible around
the lake region and the Atlantic
coast, The gulf storm OF yesterday
now centers in Indiana. moving
northeastward with less violence,
"but this will increase" the bureau
predicts. rt4
Snow was reported as far south as
Kansas. Wyoming reported eight de-
rrees above zero. 5.