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The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1916-09-01
A JOKE THAT FAILED.
Tried on "StonewalI" jackson. It Acted
the Wrong Way

the Wrong Way.
Major Thomas j Jackson, later the
famous 'Stonewalr Jackson, was our
instructor In mathematics and drilled
the students In artillery tactics" said
General Armistead, an antebellum
graduate Of the Virginia Military insti
tute. "'Old Jack as the students
called him, with his worn uniform,
faded cap, usually perched at a ridicu.
lous angle upon his big head, rusty old
cavalry saber and ungraceful gait, was
in appearance far from our beau ideal
of a soldier Nevertheless 1t was pos
sible even then to guess at the real
greatness of the man.
THE guns we used In our artillery
drills were pulled by hand As the
drill would proceed our Instructor
would become transformed into the
very semblance of Mars himself as
with form erect, waving sword and
flashing eye, he would give the com
mand 'Firer In voice that rang over
the campus like the blast of a bugle
'One day In a spirit of mischief the
students who We're rawing the gun
pretended to lose control of it as 1t
moved rapidly down a gentle incline
directly toward Major Jackson But
the commander, instead of scuttling out
of the way, as the boys had gleefully
anticipated stood sternly erect and
immovable right in the track Of the
gun
II tell you there was some lively
hustling and just in the nick Of time,
too, to keep Old Jack from being run
over. That was our only attempt to
play practical Joke at Major Jack.
sons expense. Youths Companion.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1916-09-01
sHATTUCK CAVE.
A Mine Chamber That Resembles a
Picture of FairyIand.

blast in the Shattuck mine in Ari-
zona, set for the purpose Of bringing
down ore, was responsible for the dis
coyery of a remarkable cavern, now
known as Shattuck cave, which has
yielded unusual mineral specimens.
some of the finest Of which have been
added to the collection at the Michigan
College of Mines.
When the miner who had been work
ing In that part of the 300 foot level re
turned with the night Shift he found
great opening that reached farther
than his light could penetrate Look
ing upward he could see tiny lights
flashing, and In the belief that they
We're stars, he ran back to the shaft
and declared that he had blasted q
hole clear through to the surface
On investigating the mine official
found that the blast had opened a
great circular cavern 345 feet In diam
eter and 10 feet high, which seemed
like a piece of fairyland On the roof
myriads Of crystals reflected the
lights from the miners lamps The
walls, the roof and the floor We're GOV
cred with great clusters Of crystals,
and near the center OF the cavern
mass Of stalactites, forty feet long,
hung from the ceiling like a great
chandelier
For the most part the crystals were
pure white, but In places where the
hltering waters had contained iron and
and stalagmites. some ruby red, others
a clear emerald green or azure blue,
added to the beauty of the scene
rgnnanf
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1916-09-01
How Centipedea Walk.

An eminent authority has inyestigat
ed the peculiar wayy motion OF cent?
pedes and millepedes to determine the
manner III which these animals man.
age to use their superabundant pedal
extremities SO gracefully and harmo
ntously 1t has been found that the
legs move ia groups or waves, each
wave including a definite number Of
legs. The number of waves included
In the length Of the body Is constant
for each species. la millepedes the
waves of each side are synchronous
In centipedes they are symmetricaIy
alternate, giving rise 10 beautifully ac-
cordant movements The difference
may be explained by suggesting that
the millepede moves like pacing
horse, the centipede like a trotter
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1916-09-01
wondarfnl Earrings.

The earrings Of Biote, the daughter
OF Aristotle. which were found IN
Chalcis. where the young woman was
buried, represented doves swinging in
golden hoops The miniature birds
were marvelously wrought, the feath
ers Of granulated gold, the wings and
breasts enriched with bands OF color
supplied 10y inserted gems. Precious
stones cleaned like tiny sparks for the
eyes. Daintiest device of all, the tail
feathers were SO finely made and curl
ously adjusted as to move at the slight
est motion Of the pendent hoop, SO that
whenever the proud wearer should toss
or shake her head her two attendant
doves would seem TO balance them
selves upon their perches, as live birds
do In swinging on a bough They were
found 10y exploring archaeologists
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1916-09-01
BRANDING Criminals.

The branding OF criminals was abol-
ished in ITS Until then this punish
ment was inflicted in open court, gen
orally in the presence OF the Judge.
the necessary implements -the iron
brand the chaing dish and the iron
gripper for keeping the hand steady
being always In readiness. The usual
brand was an "R' applied TO the left
shoulder Child stealing, etc, howeyer
were at one time punished by branding
the offender with "R" on the shoulder
(for rogue) m" on the right hand Gor
manslayerl and TT" on the left hand
for thief Pail Mall Gazette
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1916-09-01
Great Yellowstone Trail

The Yellowstone trail is one of the
wonders and one Of the curiosities of
the west. 1t starts somewhere east of
ST. Paul, and 1t ends somewhere west
OF the Yellowstone National park. At
intervals along the route there are
places where the trail forks and the
innocent wagfarer viii have to do some
thinking and make some inquiries as
to which is THE really truly Yellow
stone and which is the side track.
Ihls uncertainty, however, IS a part
OF the JOY Of the trail and adds greatly
to the attracttyeness Of Il trip over It.
Outing
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1916-09-01
True Patriotism.

Patriotism, ike religion, is matter
OF service, Of lifting others by lifting
up ourselves. Patriotism is love Of
country love of ones fellow men, love
or honesty of purity, OF decency, Of
courage, of fairness, and he whose pa
trlotism does not include these Is no
patriot and he should go away back
and sit down when public issues are
up. In the nature OF things, q grab
Der, lingo or Il spokesman cannot be
q patriot Ohio State Journal.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1916-09-01
$1.OO PER YEAR

rruit from the time or blooming unui
1t Is sold. The young fruit is tenderly
wrapped in soft lint, lest it be marred
by scratch or blemlsh. and when ma
tured it is carefully packed In special
~ constructed box with individual
lined compartments. For religious
purposes it is essential that the fruit
be free from blemishes Even the deli
cate stamens must be preserved intact.
Country Gentleman
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1916-09-01
Perforated Stamps.

The man who invented perforated
sheets of stamps made big fortune
out of the idea 1t is said to have first
occurred TO hunting man who wanted
to stamp letter but could not lay his
hand on knife or scissors He suddenly
bethought himself Of his spur Run
ming the rowel along, be perforated the
edges OF the stamp, tore it off and thus
started a revolution. London Taller
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1916-09-01
Overpowered.

"Are you sure you are strong enough
TO carry this trunk MP three flights of
stairs?" asked the maiden lady OF the
roustabout she had summoned
Sure. mum" he responded heartily
'How much do l get out Of it?"
'Why, if you don't break anything
or spoil the walls I'll give you 10
cents"
Sorry, mum, but couldn't git away
wild dat heavy trunk"
"Why, a minute ago you were sure
you were strong enough
81 was, bur yer generosity has made
me weak Cleveland Plain Dealer
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1916-09-01
The stlno

A pert young miss said to old Gobsa
Codes heiress, the aging Lolita:
Your fance, darling, is going round
telling everybody that you're worth
your weight in gold"
THE foolish boy" said the elderly
heiress, blushing for pleasure. who
does he tell It to, do you know?"
Why said the other girl, ito all
his creditors, of courseT- Washington
Star.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1916-09-01
conauerlna the Cobra.

1t has been known thousands OF
years that TIE dreaded deadly cobra,
whose bite Invariably and almost IN
stantly causes death, may be easily
paralyzed and tranced by very slight
finger squeeze around the back of its
fearful neck.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1916-09-01
The Ancient Memory.

In the ancient time mems memories
were much more powerful than they
are today. The invention of printing
necessarily weakened the memory
We can scarcely form an idea Of what
the memory must have been when II
was exercised and cultivated as a thing
of sole dependence. New York Ameri
can
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1916-09-01
Then He sulked.

Mrs Guschley remarked to me that
1t must be pleasant to be married to
clever man." said Proudley's wife.
And what did you say7' Queried
Proudley.
i told her, of course, that 1 didn't
know; that had only been married
once"
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1916-09-01
Transformation

An English farmer had a number OF
guests to dinner and was about to help
them to some rabbit when he discov-
cred that the dish was cold. Calling
the servant, he exclaimed. Here
Mary, take this rabbit out and eat It
and bring 1t back little otter"
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1916-09-01

Tommy had lot of things
sent home G. o. D. today. What does
O. o. d. mean? Tommy's Pope. o
D., my son, means "Call on Dad
Philadelphia Record.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1916-09-01
Another Definition,

Little Willie-Say pa, what is co
quette? PA coquette. my son. Is a
girl who gets more admiration than
proposals. Exchange
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1916-09-01

Miss Plainleigh-See my new engage
ment ring? Don't you think my faance
showed excellent taste? Miss Ryval-
oh, yes-in the selection of the ring!
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1916-09-01
Frank.
wfnllv frank" I"

Ernest is awfully frank"
"Do you love him because he is
irank?"
mo; because he is Ernest"
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1916-09-01

You always make more and better
friends by opening your heart than by
opening your mouth.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1916-09-01

Gold weighs nearly twenty times AS
huch as it's own bulk In water.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1916-09-01

IN army with banners are we. but each fold
- Is inscribed with lfe not death,
And we come in the spirit of One of old.
The Toiler of Nazareth:
We come the poor TO uplift and bless
In humanitys sacred name:
We come as the builders of happiness
And to all the earth proclaim
The tdngs glad of the common good
In letters that each may scan
MAKE WAY FOR THE REIGN OF BROTH
ERHOOD:
MAKE WAY FOR THE RIGHTS OF
MAN.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1916-04-11
PIONEER WOMAN
CELEBRATES BIRTHDAY

Mrs. Ann Epstine, hale and hearty.
and one of Carson City's oldest
pioneers, yesterday celebrated her
SD birthday and was all day engag-
ed in receiving many of the friends
she has made during her long resi-
dence in this city, who called to wish
her many happy returns. She was also
in receipt of kilograms from friends
and other places Mrs. Epstine is the
mother of seven children and has
been a resident of Carson City for the
as she was when she first arrived. -
Carson News.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1916-04-11
TUNGSTEN MINING
GROWING RAPIDLY
WHITE PINE COUNTY ABLAZE
WITH EXCITING NEW DIS
covERIES

II. S. Ayers, of the Consolidated
Tungsten company, about a mile and
a half south of the u. S. Tungsten
corporation, has contracted in Salt
Lake City for milling plant of so
tons daily capacity. The company
has several leads OF ore, ranging
from to 10 feet in width II is claim
d that this surface ore will run from
| to 2 per cent in tungsten values.
The IT, S. Tungsten corporation,
.)hich commenced to hydraulic its
placer ground about two weeks ago,
$ now working double shifts, and will
soon greatly increase its capacity for
his class OF operations. The com
amy Is now employing about 1850 men.
John Tilford of Scheelite, spent a
Jew days in Ely during the past week
occurring pipe and other necessary
equipment for the milling plant which
le and his brothers are erecting on
Willard creek to concentrate thkir
ore.
The Independent Tungsten com
pany is now receiving the lumber
and machinery for its concentrating
plant, which, when completed. will be
A model in every respect "Bish'
Nielsen's new tractor left on Tuesday
with three trailers loaded with lum-
Der for mill construction.
ID. States, Bernard Dederich, Gus
Weiss and W. S. Elliott, who own
hree claims at Scheelite, are now
preparing for extensive placer work
~ their surface ground They expect
o begin placerng within few days
Stanley Reed, formerly of the for
st service and in charge OF the sta
tion at Taft, brought in specimens
If hubnerite ore, which he recently
discovered at Tungstonia, and ad
joining claims owned and operated by
A. r. Shepherd and associates who
have plant in operation. Mr.. Reed
states that he has large lead of the
ore. which is of good milling grade
Ely Record.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1916-04-11
Furnishing CRIME
COSTLY IN ALASKA
ONE CASE COST $4,000, SEVERAL
LIVES AND LOSS OF REEVE
NUE. CUTTER
IT, Associn,ed Press,

SEWARD, Alaska, Apr. IL. A
drunken brawl in which an Indian
Killed a white man started United
States District Attorney William NJ.
Spence from here today on 1900
mile trip by boat TO Unga, near the
western tip of the Aleutian islands,
lie went to see whether Simon Yer.
skin the Indian, should be brought
here for trial, with the necessary
witnesses, at large expense to the
government. Verskin claims he shot
in self defense.
Administration of justice in western
Alaska comes high, because of the
great distance involved in transport
,ng Witnesses and prisoners Recent
ly government teacher was convic.
ed at Seward for an alleged statu-
DRY offense at Attu island, where his
school was situated Fees and travel
ing expenses ran to $4,000, all told.
The coast guard cutter Tahoma was
wrecked while en- route for addition
al witnesses and several of her crew
were drowned The boat carrying the
prisoner to the revenue cutter up
set and the prisoners leg was broken.
The total cost of the trial was said
o exceed $4,000 besides loss of life
fhe prisoner received a Jail sentence
If several months.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1916-04-11
BOND FOR $4,000
ON THREE CLAIMS
,rn,Ns.kROLL COMPANY TAKES
AN OPTION ON GROUP NEAR
HAWTHORNE

confirmation of the report that a
tungsten discovery had been made on
the claims of G. l.. Burge at Sui
,,hide fifteen miles southeast OF
Hawthorne, was received this week
savs the Walker Lake Bulletin.
Mr. Burge has owned these claims
FOR number of years. and has made
several shipments OF gold ore which
have given him good returns. lie re-
Gently sent samples of the ore to the
university for analysis, and the re-
ceipt of the returns was the first in
timation that there was tungsten on
the ground. He later succeeded in in
teresting the Atkins-Kroll people in
the property and II. A. Morrison was
sent to examine the ground, with the
result that il was at once bonded to
that company for $4,000, the first
payment of which sum is to be made
in June.
The ore occurs in a contact of lime
and granite, the ledge appearing to
he a large one but further work is
necessary before a definite idea of its
extent can be had. Tests made by
Mr.. Morrison give returns ranging
from two per cent to twelve per cent
scheelite. Considerable work has
been done on the ground, there being
one 30 foot and one so foot shaft
and several smaller cuts, all of which
shows ore.
Four men have been put to work
under the direction of Mr.. w. J..
Brown, an experienced tungsten
miner, who has been in the employ
of the Atkins Knoll people for several
years. A large tent has been erected
and will do temporary service as a
bunk house. II is not probable that
the force win be increased at present
II being the intention of the company
10 continue one of the present shafts
to depth OF 100 feet and there begin
prosecuting. II is stated that II the
mine proves up as it promises to do,
a concentrating plant viii be erected
al Whisky Springs, a distance Of four
miles from the mine.
All OF the ground adjacent to
Burgess group. which comprises three
claims, has been located, but there is
still much vacant ground in the vicin-
ity and this Is being thoroughly pros.
pected. X. Barret. ]. G.. Atchison,
War Glommer and IIarriss all have
close-in claims.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1916-04-11
CHRISTMAS TREE MEETING

This evening the ladies interested
in the Christmas Tree committee work
are urged to attend meeting at 1880
in the parlors of the Mizpah hotel
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1916-04-11
Advertise in the Bonanza.
NOTICE or HEARING OF PETITION
FOR DIsTRIBuTION

IN THE DISTRICT COURT or THE
Firm Judicial District OF the State
of Nevada in and for the County of
Nye In the matter of the estate Of
William Potts, deceased
NOTICE is hereby given that VIM. J.
Potts the administrators Of the Estate
" William Potts. deceased, has filed
and presented for hearing and deter
animation his Petition for Distribution
Of said estate, and that Monday, the LIST
lay Of May 1916, at ten o'clock A. NJ,
Of that day, at the courtroom Of said
court in the court house, Town of
Tonopah. County Of Nye, state of Ne
vada, has been set by the Court, for the
hearing OF the Petition for Distribution
Of said estate at which time and place
any person interested in said estate
may appear and file his exceptions in
writing TO said Petition and contest
the same.
Dated Friday, April Z, 1916
ROBERT G.. POLL.
lSeal of Court clerk OF Court.
A. j. MAESTRETTI,
Attorney for Administrators.
A7w3
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1916-04-11
600 CARLOADS OF HORSES
SHIPPED FROM NEVADA

Southern Pacific figures are that in
the past twenty months over $4,000
horses have been shipped from this
locality to Europe to be used In the
war. says the Winnemucca Star. SO
great is the demand that they are
now calling for fouryear-old horses,
new procedure in warfare. Figures
from the firing lines are that the loss
in horses during the twenty-five
months has been tremendous.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1916-04-11
INSURANCE ANNUAL STATEMENT

of the Interstate Fire Insurance Com
pany Detroit, Mich.
Paid-up capital ........x zza,sao'vv
Gross assets .......... f55,osV-us
Liabilities. except capital. 132,o42ie
Net surplus ~ TS,994.15
INCOME
premiums ..-...H.s.a.5..s..@ isS'i,,aao'oSS
Other sources .......... Is,ovd.se
Total Income, 1915 - 257.923.S4
EXPENDITURES
Paid policy holders ....S 13,So5.Sf
Dividends ...-........... -
Other expenses ........ 92,3S9.6S
Total expenditures, 1879. lO5.695.b0
BUSINESS. 1915
RISKS written ...........$ 34f,0oo.4o
Premiums thereon . 212,092.73
Losses incurred .... 19.225.73
NEVADA BUSINESS
Amount OF risks written. y I,191O0
Premiums received ...... 42.45
Losses paid .............
Losses incurred .........
Amount of policies in
force Dec 81, 1915... 7,797.0O
w. A ELDRIDGE,
Secretary.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1916-04-11
NOTICE TO cREDITons

IN THE DISTRICT COURT or THE
Fifth judicial District OF the state OF
Nevada. In and for the County OF MYe'
In the matter OF the ESTATE OF i"oS'
w Brown. deceased. .. ~.
NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN, that
the undersigned has been duly appoiht,s
cd and qualified by the District sout, on
Of Nevada, in and for the County OF
Nve as administrators of the estate ol
Thomas w. Brown. late of SAID touh-
~. deceased. -.
against said estate are required 70 nie
the same, with proper vouchers attaSn y
ed. with the Clerk of the Court wlthl'
forty days of the first publication q
this notice.
Dated April 10, 1918
FRANK ]. CAVNNANfh.
Administration
A1l.l&.1h Mo.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1916-04-11
EVERYTHING TO MAKE A
HOUSE LOOK LIKE HOME

Spring Is here, with the accompany
Ing changes in the domestic econo-
mics Rugs are needed for the floors
Furniture is desirable to place on the
rugs. Tapestries are desirable, as
well as kitchen linoleums and other
accessories. w. O. Dresser has re
ceived a magnificent line of wha'
creates home, sweet home" III
cheaper to buy from him than to pat
ronize catalogue houses and mor'
satisfactory in every way. He and hi
assistants delight in showing goods
Adv A6w.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1916-04-11
eLko ON GOOD BEHAVIOR

For the first time in many years
there are no cases to come before the
spring session OF the trial jury, and
notices have been sent to the venre
men that they will be excused until
further notice. Elko Independent.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1916-04-11
OLD WATER SUIT BACK
BEFORE ANOTHER JURY

The suit OF L. E. Sayler. of Peavine
against J. X. Harris, of Manhattan is
being heard by a jury in the district
court The jury includes in its num-
bers Miss Maude McCrate, the effi-
cient and only woman secretary, OF an
operating mine in Nevada. The others
are James r. Blair, Ed. Harmer, w.
Rippy. Ira A. Mitchell r. r. Richards.
w |. Bray, Mary Mcnamara, Peter
NJ Arnett. r. Fred Brown, Dan b. Cor
bett and James Fatkin.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1916-04-11
DELINQUENT SALE NOTICE.
ToNOpAu Gypsy QUEEN MINING
COMPANY

Location of Principal Place of Rusi-
ness, and Location OF Works. Tonopah.
Nye County. Nevada.
MOTTO E-There are delinquent upon
the following described stock, on ac-
rount OF Assessment No, s. levied on
The 10th day of February, 1916, the
several amounts set opposite the names
lows.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1916-04-11

FRANK GRAY, Of the Giant Pow
der company. is in from the coast on
his periodical visit
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1916-04-11
WILL INVITE BIDS

"A Kansas printer has notified the
merchants of his town that he will
soon be in need of pair of Shoes a
new shirt, and sack of flour, and
that he will call for bids on these
items, as that is the custom OF the
merchants when they want four dol
lars worth of printing
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-12-02

Voters began this movement last
fall at its national convention in
Cheyenne. Wyo., and in each suf-
frage state where the legislature
meets this winter, including Wash
ington, a bill to wipe illegitimacy
from the lost of social handicaps
will be presented by woman voters.
To lead this agitation against
the age-0ld bar sinister" from the
children of unmarried mothers,
the National Council of Woman
Voters has appointed DR.. Lucy
Waite Of Chicago, who 25 years
ago became interested In the
nameless babes and began to work
for their redemption.
DR.. Waite in each suffrage state
will APPOINT a chairman to prepare
Legislation along these lines.
DR.. Waite already has prepared
a bill which she will present to the
legislature of Illinois this winter,
providing not only that when a
man and woman not previously
Joined in wedlock become the
father and mother of a child they
shall be deemed legally married,
but that should the father of the
child be already married the IL
legitimate child will be his heir
at-law the same as his children
born In wedlock.