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The Goldfield news and weekly tribune. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1911-1947, 1917-11-17
OLD COMO MINE
BASIS OF DEAL
y. ~. TRUETT AND r. r. BON
NEAU HEAD NEW COR
PORATION

mines. among the first to be worked
of any mine in Nevada, yesterday
passed to a syndicate of wealthy
New York capitalists at a figure re-
900, 200. The mines are located IL
miles from Dayton, and in country
said to be on the Comstock vein
system. The ores from the proper
ty are silver-gold bearing.
Those who took over the property
are: n. II. Truett, a well known
mining man who has had interests
in this state for a considerable
period; S. X. Taylor, who formerly
headed the Borden Milk company.
a $4,000, 900 concern, and T. +.
Bonneau, who has been connected
with a number of successful Ne
vada mine operations. The control
y the property was purchased from
the Reno National Bank, which &C
quired an interest following a pre-
vious attempt to operate the proper
ty, four years ago.
According to Bonneau, no small
amount of development work has
already been done. The property is
already equipped with a new $40,
0G0 cyanide plant with a daily &C..
nopifu nf 1El toms nnunlnnp,np AMI ~
ore, he said, warrants the predic
tion hat the mill will be working
full capacity by the end of the pre-
sent month. The mill. he said, will
be started November Is.
A small crew of men is already
a, work on the property, and some
ore is going through the mill, using
the plates for extraction. By Nov
ember Is it is planned to have {;
crew of forty men at work in tho
mine and mill. A few small i'm
prOvements are being made at tn
property, which have delayed put
ting the cyanide plant in operatio
for several days.
Yesterday afternoon an Organiza
ton meeting was held b, the new
owners at which N. H. Truett was
named as president, T. F. Bonneau,
vice-president, and S. r. Taylor
secretary and treasurer. Quincy
Gordon was retained as a directoi
and J.. w. Davey selected to act a
temporary treasurer and serve F.;
a director.
S. r. Taylor, who will assume :,
active part in the management o
the property, has just resigned the
presidency Of the Borden Milk com
pany. 1t is understood that he has
made a contract with the Borden
people for which he is to receive
$4,000 a year for five years, pro-
vided he will consent to stay out Of
the milk business. He was with
the Borden people for 2S years.
Taylor is also a director of the
Irwin National Bank of New York,
a nationally known institution.
The purchasers will leave tonight
for the mine to look over the pre-
SEN situation with a view to decid-
ing on the extent of development
ard exploration campaigns, and also
tC determine on the advisability of
additional units for the mill as
more ore has been developed.
Very early in Nevada's mining
history the Como mine was discov-
cred. Although exact figures Of
gold and silver are reported in the
early days. Four years ago the
mine was r%eopened, the 150-toh
mill put up, and considerable de-
velopment work done. According
to Bonneau, from $35O,0OO to
$500, 900 was turned out by the mill.
The incoming OF the new capital
means, he said, extensive develop
ment work, and the operation of the
property on a large scale. - Reno
The Goldfield news and weekly tribune. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1911-1947, 1917-11-17
Locator of Rawhide Dies

Ralph Van Dorm. locator of Raw
hide and we'll known in many mining
camps of southern Nevada, died Sun
day in Oakland, according to infor-
nation received in Reno.
The Goldfield news and weekly tribune. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1911-1947, 1917-11-17
First Snow in SierraS

The first snow of the season fell
a few days G in the Sierras in the
northern part of California and in
some places the earth was covered to
a depth of from three to four inches.
The Goldfield news and weekly tribune. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1911-1947, 1917-11-17
Manhattan Red Top

In the Red Top, 60 feet of depth
has been made during the week in
the shaft sinking. No material
change in the formation as yet has
been noted since last report. The
flow of water has increased to some
extent but is being handled with
out much trouble by the Red Top
pumps. The total depth of the
shaft is 1877 feet vertical.-Manhat-
tan Chamber of Mines.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-29
". Indies
Governor
DANIELS NAMES
JAMES H. OLIVER
Ceremonies of Transfer from
Denmark to America Will
Take Place Saturday

Washington, March 28.-Rear Ad-
miral James H. oliver. chief of naval
intelligence. today was named by Secre-
tary Daniels as governor of the Danish
West Indies. which are to be taken over
Saturday by the United States. The
ceremonies Of transfer will take place at
ST. Thomas and in Washington on the
same day.
Secretary McAdoo will deliver to the
Danish ambassador the government
warrant for s25.ooo.ooo in payment for
the islands.
Important fortifcations will be con-
structed and the islands used as a naval
base for further protection of the Pan
anna canal and for general military pur-
poses.
The acquisition will be marked by the
lowering of the Danish flag and the
raising of the Stars and Stripes and
firing of salutes by two ships.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-29
RAPIDLY INCREASING THE
GUARDSMEN UNDER ARMS

Washington. March 2S.-The number
Of National Guardsmen called into the
federal service for policing industrial
and other strategic points was brought
up to $4,000 under orders issued today.
At the same time the regular First
Regiment of Engineers scattered along
the Mexican border was ordered back
to its barracks at the capital. the navy
took additional measures to hasten
construction and equipment of fight
ing ships, and both the war and navy
departments announced further pro-
visions to facilitate recruiting.
The National Guard regiments or
dered out today "for police purposes of
protection" are the First West Virginia
Infantry, the 74th New York Infantry,
the Second Connecticut Infantry, the
Second New Jersey Infantry.
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Headquarters at Blaine Mansion

Il was announced Wednesday after
poon that the Maine Committee of
Public Safety will have it's headuuar-
3ers in the historic Blaine mansion on
ftate street. Augusta, opposite the
State House.
| It Is stated that Truxton Beale. Jr.,
grandson OF the late James G. Blaine,
Rnd at present n Junior in Harvard
n olle2e imnlo diately on learning of the
eelection OF Hon. Harold Sewall of
Bath as chairman Of the committee,
Falled Mr., Sewall by telephone and
rendered the use of the mansion and
r. furnishings to the committee for as
|ong period as 1t wished.
The residence was inspected We'd
pesday afternoon by Chairman Sewall
Pnd others and found to he admirably
fdapted to that purpose. Superintend-
PIT of Public Buildings Charles S.
PSrown will Immediately put a force at
work placing the mansion in readiness
1or occupancy and the committee will
p once take up it's quarters there.
large corps of assistants will at
Pnoe go on duty and from now on
through the life of the committee of
public safety the Blaine mansion will
Undoubtedly be n busy place. A large
american flag will be swung to the
preezes from in front of the house and
20 one seeking the headquarters of the
Committee need be at n loss to find it..
IL is eminently fitting that the home
Pr the beloved Plurned knight of
flaine should he the headquarters of
he body of men chosen to look after
he welfare of the State he loved so
PEoll as we'll as the welfare Of the ma
lion, TO whose welfare he devoted his
life work The name of Blaine was dur
ne his life won't to arouse enthusiasm
heard and so it may be in
fhe present crisis. when any additional
fallying word may go far toward MAX
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And They Paid Their Own Bills


Much favorable comment was heard
among the members of the Senate and
House on the very general response of
he members of the committee of 100
otherwise known as the Public Safety
Committee, Tuesday at the meeting
held in Portland. Ninety-five of the 100
members went to Portland from all
parts of the State, at their own expense
and taking time from their business.
The impression was abroad that the
expenses of the members were dcfray-
ed by the State. and not a little sur
prise was expressed when it was learn
ed that each member of the commit
tee paid his own expenses. This
hr ought forth many complimentary re-
marks as to the general expression of
patriotism and loyalty that is mani
tested by the members of the commit
tee in giving up their time on SO short
notice for the conference at Portland.
The members of the Legislature and
others about the State favorably COM
mented upon the position which the
State of Maine had taken in this re-
Spcct.
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Bring Back Guardsmen

Because of a misunderstanding as to
the number o. troops affected by the
order issued yesterday stopping de-
mobilization of the guardsmen return
ing from border duty, the war depart
ment also directed that all organiza-
tons which have been mustered out
Of the federal service who have not left
the state. camps for home be brought
back under arms.
In the order for return of the First
Regiment OF Engineers, co. + at Fort
Houston is excepted. The other units
will be assembled and it will proceed
to Washington as soon as transporta-
ton can lie provided. The movement
was announced without comment as
to its purposesby the war department.
At the navy. department. bids were
opened during the day fer a large
quantity of ordnance SUPPLIES, and
Secretary Daniels announced that ad-
ditional bids would be opened Satur-
day for construction of submarine
chasers. He expects to order a large
number of these small craft as soon as
all shipbuilding concerns have given
the department information as to their
building capacities.
Rush Work on Warships
The New York Shipbuilding 60, the
secretary also said, has been reqlASt-
ed to speed up construction of the SUI
er-dreadnought Idaho, building at its
plant. Builders of the battleships Mary
land. Colorado, West Virginia and
Washington. also have been request
ed to expedite construction work and
to induce more rapid work special
bonus has been suggested by the de-
partment
Both the war and navy departments
are enrolling physicians from civil life
in order to eXpediate recruiting.
During the day Secretaries Lansing,
Baker and Daniels conferred regard
ing the army and navy preparations,
but there was no announcement of
the specific subjects discussed. To-
night Mr.. Daniels left for Annapolis
to preside at the graduation exercises
there tomorrow Of the first class Of 1S3
ordered into active service
three months ahead Of it's regular June
graduation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-29

and for any private plants working on
supplies for the government second. to
ascertain the fitness of any offered
workers and where they best can be en-
ployed and. third to smooth their way
to the work where they are needed. In
doing this we are working to avoid du-
plication of effort and to save time.
In obtaining men for mechanical SER
vice, the civil service commission, 1t is
announced will waive scholastic quail
hcatlons and will examine applicants for
physical fitness and mechanical expert
ence only. There will be no school ex-
animation.
I'm reaching the country" Secretary
Wilson said, 1.-The whole power Of the To-
cal unions Of the American Federation
of Labor will be awaited of. Their Off
GERS and business agents have personal
knowledge Of the men and localities need
ing work and can speedily advise the
working force. The postoffice department
has agreed 70 transmit information and
aid by posting advertising material also.
The civil service commission has a force
OF 3UO boards of examiners and the coun-
try is divided for their purposes into y
districts, the whole available force in
each of which can serve in examining
men. The field forces Of the bureaus of
immigration. naturalization, labor Stats
tics and children's bureau will be directed
by the department of labor to work as
temporary examiners for the nonce with
these regular officials and will very large
ly increase the available force
'The government will appreciate the
active assistance of all organizations and
individuals having means Of cooperating
with these officers in locating and pre-
pairing persons desiring employment UNI
der the government for appointment"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-29
Woman Suffrage Is
Upheld by Premier
LLOYD GEORGE DECLARES HIS
POSITION IN HOUSE OF COMMONS
Other Reform Measures Moved by Former Pre-
mier Asquith Are Approved by Lloyd George
Warm Tribute to w omen for Their Assist
ance in War

London, March 2s.-6.N P. M.).-Pre-
the House of Commons today in favor
Of woman suffrage.
The premier said he welcomed the rec
ommendation in favor Of woman suffrage
which was made in the program for cleo
toraI reform moved today by former Pre-
mier Asquith.
The other reform measures also were
approved by the premier, who said that
in the opinion of the government 1t
would be a national waste if the results
of the conference at which the reforms
were outlined should be thrown away.
He favored a generous extension of the
electoral franchise by reducing to three
months the period for qualifying for vo:-
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Maine Preparedness Action
Scheduled for This Morning
LEADERS BOTH PARTIES PLAN FOR DEFENSE
FOLLOWING WEDNESDAYS CONFERENCE
Committee on Public Safety Points Danger of
This States Position and Calls for Raising
of Million Dollars Session in House
and Two Sessions in Senate

The House of the 18th Maine Legislature held long ses-
Wednesday, beginning at $50 morning and last
until 1910 in the afternoon the Senate held both
morning and afternoon sessions turning off large Of
business or at least large amount being before those bodies
if much of tabled for later consideration.
The Governor and Council President Bailey of the
and Speaker Bonney of the House. Chairman Sewa
Public Safety and many prominent members Legislature
met in conference during the morning to discuss the
natona situation and devise the best way Of placing Maine
the forefront of protecting her and the
es
Adjournment to $50 Thursday morning
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-29
CONSIDER LABOR
BILIZATION IN
CAPITAL MEETING
Conference of Officials and Labor Leaders
with Secretary Wilson at Washington
visions for Adequate Supply of Workers

Washington, March Rehabilitation
of war with Germany was planned to-
day at a conference of officials and
labor leaders in the office of Secretary
Wilson. Means were outlined and
agreed upon for making readily avail
able enough workmen to insure opera
ton of government shipyards and arse
nails and of plants working on govern
the experiences of England, are deter
mined that if the country takes an ac-
tive part in the European war it shall
not be embarrassed by labor troubles
and inability to obtain skilled and I'M
skilled workers
The American Federation of Labor,
which has pledged it's membership to
the support of the government. was rep
resented today by it's president, Samuel
Gompers. Through the Federation the
government expects to get its supply of
trained workmen. The United States
public employment service will furnish
unskilled men and the civil service COM
mission will supply clerical help. The
"ostof1ice department will advertise the
countrys needs. The Council of Ma
tional Defense, of whose labor commit
tee Mr.. Gompers is chairman, also will
cooperate.
The purposes of the conference" said
Secretary Wilson after the meeting.
were to find ways and means to pre-
vent overlapping of effort in modifying
the resources of Industries for the sup
port Of the government. We are plan
ming to work together first to find where
help. male and female could be quickly
located for the navy yards. arsenals and
for other factories of the government
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NEW YORK WOMEN
LEAD CAMPAIGN
FOR RECRUITING

New York. March 2S.-Patriotic
women were much in evidence here to-
day in the campaign of recruiting for
the navy that is now in fun strength
all over the city. Women of social
prominence, speaking from automobiles
TO street gatherings urged young men
to respond to the call of their country.
Other women, employed as clerks and
stenographers, rendered their services
gratis to the regular recruiting offices.
From all regular and emergency sta
tions steady increase in the number
of applicants for enlistment was re-
ported.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-29
N. H. COLLEGE AT
THE DISPOSAL
OF GOVERNMENT

Durham. N H.. March ga recoms
mendation that all buildings and equip
ment of New Hampshire College be put
at the disposal of the federal govern
ment in case of war was made TO the
trustees by the three divisional deans and
the acting president today. Announce
ment was also made that instructions
would be given in Red Cross work and
that every alumnus would be requested
to send in Immediately for the benefit
of the federal government a statement
of what he is prpared to do in case OF
war The college for some time has
maintained a cadet corps of 400 MEM
bers and has been giving military train-j
(Continued on PAGE 4. Column ~
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In the House

The House had a light attendance
when Speaker Bonney dropped his
gavel for the opening of the Wednes-
day morning session, but those pres
ent swung right into the transaction
of business.
The House receded and concurred
with the Senate in the indefinite post
ponement of the act relating to public
utilities, Rep. Baxter of Portland eX-
planning that the subject matter was
taken care of in another act and NOV
ing concurrence.
The Grange Washburn school fund
distribution bill, which had the minor
ity report, ought not to pass, adopted
Tuesday by the Senate was received
and on motion of Rep. Allen of San
ford the House receded and cOncurred
without debate.
Act relating to fState-aid highways
and providing a mill tax therefor came
from the Senate recommitted to the
committee on ways and bridges and on
motion Of Rep: Washburn of Perry the
House concurred.
The blanket resolve for the mainten-
ance. repairs and improvements Of the
several academies came from the SEN
ate, with House amendment A increas-
ing Lee Academy's appropriation from
$3.50 to $4,000 and Senate Amendments
b, c and D adopted and passed to be
engrossed. Rep. Pattee had it tabled
until Thursday morning.
Numerous committee reports were
accepted and the bills and resolves
given their several readings and
passed to be engrossed.
The committee of conference to
which was referred the resolve to re-
imburse Jos. H. Underwood of Fayette
for money lost through being ordered
from the Waterville state fair
grounds by the live stock sanitary
commissioner. reported that the Sen
ate concur with the house in passing
the resolve to be engrossed. This re-
solve had passed the House and was
held up in the senate by Sen. Deering
of York. committee of conference
was asked with the above result
When the act Incorporating the
Casco Water. Electric Light & Power
Co. was reached, Rep. Allen of Port
land had attached House Amendment
A, providing that no provisions of the
act should repeal or conflict without
existing statutes and Rep. Baxter of
Portland had affixed his famous
amendment OBJ forbidding the trans
mission of electric current without the
State. 1t was then passed to be en-
crossed.
The act increasing the amount for
clerk hire in the office Of the county
attorney Of Penobscot county was
amended. on motion of Rep. Murray of
Bangor, changing it from $500 to 5000.
Rep. Rounds Of Portland had tabled
the act relating to clerk hire in the
Portland municipal, court. pending its
third reading.
Rep Barnes Of Houlton had tabled
act relating to ensuring collection Of
taxes in unorganized townships, pend
ing third reading.
Twenty four acts and eight resolves
Continued on Page II, Column 81
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LITTLE CHANCE OF
PARTY COALITION
Mann Expects to See
Tickets by Both Par
ties-Le root S
Fri e n S Express
Hope

Washington, March 2S-
House leaders-Democrats and
Republicans - began conferen-
ces today to pave the way for
quick action upon appropriation
bills and legislation bearing up
on the international crisis re-
CARELESS Of which party organiz-
es the House when the extra
session begins Monday.
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STATE LEADERS
SPEAK IN FAVOR
AT STATE HOUSE
Governor Milliken, Ex-senator
Johnson, Former Senator.
Gardner, Hon. w. r. Pattan-
gall, Hon.. r. T.. Whitehouse
and Mrs. Livingston-Mr.
Whiteh0use Remains Presi-
dent

The House of Regsstsntatlves was
we'll filed on Wednesday, evening when
the Mems Equal Suffrage League Of
Maine met and was addrfssed by a
number of the foremost political up
holders of the Suffrage Cause in the
State. The presiding officer q The meet
ing was President Robert Treat White
house of Portland, who in opening spoke
of the organization of the League two
was organized, and he went on to ex-
plain that the meeting had been called
for the purpose of r-organizing, and
planning for the coming suffrage cam
paign. He stated that the League was
prepared to aid, by direct contribution
and by all other means which might
be found available. the suffrage work
ers in their attempt to carry the amend
ment TO a triumphant victory next
September
The most prominent of the speakers
IL.
Chas. f. johnson, Hon. Obadiah Gard
ner, Hon. VIM. r. Pattangall Pres Robt.
Treat Whitehouse, Mrs. Deborah Knox
Livingston, and following the speaking
the business meeting of the League was
held
A nominating committee. Donnelly, Nc
Lean and Flagg, presented the following
list of officers, which was duly elected:
President, Robert Treat Whitehouse Of
Portland; vice presidents, A. 7. Laughln
of Portland, c. S. Stetson of Greene,
VIM. r. Pattangall of Waterville, Ira G.
Hersey, U. S. senator. Houlton. The ex-
ecutive committee was composed of the
following members; Hiram Kicker Po-
land; l.. A. Pierce. Houlton; +. c. Rey-
nolds. South Patten; E. J.. Richards,
Farmington; Cong. John A. Peters, Ellis
worth; Mayor Willis f. Swift Augusta;
Chas. A. Mullen, Bangor; A. c. Wheeler,
South Paris; F. B. Guernsey, Dover;
Aaron B. Cole Kittery: Rupert Baxter,
Bath; H. c. Buzzell, Belfast: ]. r. Trim
bic. Calais; Cyrus r. Upper. Boothbay
Harbor. During the business meeting n
collection for the purpose of campaign
funds for the suffrage movement was
taken up and the sum Of s404 was contrib
uated by interested friends Of the move
ment.
Continued on Page II, Column 81
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ELECT OFFICERS
NATIONAL GUARD
ASSOCIATION

New York. March 2s.-Brig. Gen.
Thomas J. Stewart of Pennsylvania.
retiring president Of the National
Guard Association, late today was
made president emeritus for life, after
he had declined reelection as presi-
dent. The officers elected for the en-
suing year were:
President, Brig. Gen. r. Leroy
Sweetser of Massachusetts; secretary.
Mai. Charles Cahill of Massachusetts.
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Cumberland Moves
to Secure Troops

Portland, Me-. March 2S.-At meeting of the Cum
berland county members of the Public Safety Commission
today committee appointed to assist in the recruiting
Tor the regulars and State militia will be made
of all men between the 10 and 3d. and
will be made to take of their families while they are
absent Lawyers who enlist will have their practice taken
care OF by other lawyers and the fees turned them
Every town in the county will be organized and money will
be raised by private subscription to carry the plans
the committee The committee accepted the offer of build
ing for headquarters and will move in tomorrow