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The Goldfield news and weekly tribune. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1911-1947, 1918-01-19
BULLFROG DISTRICT
IS AGAIN HUMM|NG
MAYFLOWER NINE is SETTING
PACE IN NEW
ACTIVITIES

The famous old Bullfrog district
is again taking a place among the
leading gold fields of Nevada after
years of encouragement and inacti-
witty. Strongly-financed companies
are in control of many of the lead
ing mines and deep mining is pro-
ceeding vigorously for the first time
in the annals of the district.
/. Late discoveries indicate the best
ore occurs below the 2OO-foot point,
and operators are confident that in
Bullfrog the experience of Manhat-
tan will be repeated and bonanza
ore opened in properties formerly
considered practically exhausted of
their golden wealth.
The famous old MayflOwer, at
one time the richest producer in
the field, is developing splendidly
under the ownership of the Con-
solidated Mayflower Mines COM
pany. H~igh-grade milling ore is
being developed on the first, second
and third levels, and arrangements
have been made to open the fourth
level and connect the third level
with the Starlight shaft.
About 400 feet northwest of
tho main shaft a new ledge has
been uncovered and opened to a
depth Of 35 feet. 1t shows rich
milling ore all the way, together
with some shipping product, and is
thought to be a branch of the main
MayflOwer ledge. In the main
property considerable shipping ore
also C with the milling
product. The mill Is in operation.
President w. j. Tobin is personally
directing operations. Tonopah
Miner.
The Goldfield news and weekly tribune. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1911-1947, 1918-01-19
NEvAOANS MAY
NOW EAT MEAT
CHANGES In RULE DUE TO DIFF
FICULTIES IN TRANS
FORMATION

The following telegram has been
received from H. C. Hoover, ma
tional food director, by Henry H.
Hoyt, food administrator for Ne
vada:
I'm view of the animal situation
in Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Cali
fornia, Nevada and Arizona, due
principally to transportation, as dis
cussed in detail at a recent confer
ence of administrators here, we
have reached a decision that the
states mentioned may remove res
trictions until March 13 on the eat
ing of beef, mutton, lamb and veal
on meatless days, and on meatless
meals.
1.-THE new conservation program
designates meatless Tuesdays, and
porkless Tuesdays and Saturdays;
also one meatless meal each day.
Definition of meatless for states
mentioned permits until March IL
the eating of beef, mutton, lamb
and veal. In other words, no pork,
bacon, ham or lard should be eaten
on meatless days or at meatless
meals, thus making porkless days
and meals for states mentioned,
which we wish adhered to closely.
"You may give this proper pub
licity to make the above effective
throughout your state. Please en-
phasize that this is local to FAR
western states, for transportation
reasons.
"HERBERT HOOVER"
The Goldfield news and weekly tribune. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1911-1947, 1918-01-19
Unusual Case for Commission

A case Of peculiar interest is now
before the industrial insurance COM
mission. Herbert Brown a minor
was recently killed in a mill at Vir-
ginia City and his parents are now
seeking part compensation for the
death. State laws prohibit persons
under 16 working in mines Or mills
and Brown was three months under
this age. 1t is believed the claim
may be allowed on the ground that
his work was necessary for the sup
port of the family, but Chairman
Smith of the Industrial commission
has referred the matter to the at
torney general. The Brown family
consisted Of father, mother and sew
IN children and 1t is said that the
fathers earnings, though he worked
steadily, were insufficient to main
tain the family.
The Goldfield news and weekly tribune. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1911-1947, 1918-01-19
SHIPPING ORE FROM
GEM FIVE MINES LEASE

A shipment of several tons of ore
from the lease being worked on the
property of the Gem Five Mines
company at Sunshine by Messrs
Crittenden, Farris and Button, was
made yesterday rel the Southern
Pacific to the sampling works at
Hazen.
The lease from which this ore
comes has been under operation
and ore that assays around $500
to the ton has been extracted. We
we're lot informed as to the value
OF this shipment, but it is under
stood 1t Is in the h~igh-grade class.
The camp of Sunshine is situated
in the Dun Glen range, about
eighteen miles south of Winnemuc-
ca.-Humboldt Star.
The Goldfield news and weekly tribune. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1911-1947, 1918-01-19
Mexican Demands Infant

A Mexican recently was arrested in
TonOpah for threatening to kill
Robert Hecimovich because the lat
ter refused to part with his child.
A drunken squaw had lost her pap
poose and told the Mexican of 1t. He
started to find 1t and. while pass
ing the home of Hecimovich, see
ing a child there, his drunken
brain conceived the idea that It be-
longed to the squaw. The squaw
later found her papoose, forgot all
about her Mexican friend and was
permitted to return to her wickiup.
The Goldfield news and weekly tribune. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1911-1947, 1918-01-19
Booming

This district continues to take
rank among the leaders in army re-
cruiting, according to reports from
San Francisco headquarters. Among
the cities of the district Reno was
second during the period from Dec.
20 to 81. During the month OF
December 1872 men we're accepted
in the distfsct and of this number
1927 entered the regular army,
1889 enlisted in the national army
and Sc in the national guard.
The Goldfield news and weekly tribune. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1911-1947, 1918-01-19
Serious Acciaenrar Shooting

David b. Leyson, cashier for the
Nevada Consolidated Copper COM
pany at McGill, accidentally shot
and seriously, ii not fatally wound
ed himself a few days ago. He and
Under Sheriff Van Newman had
been at target practice and, not
knowing the weapon was loaded,
he accidentally discharged it while
in his hand, the bullet entering l is
abdomen and puncturing the intes-
tines IA times.
The Goldfield news and weekly tribune. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1911-1947, 1918-01-19
OLD MINE RICH
At SPRUCEMONT
PROPERTY ARE
DEVELOPING

A deal has just been consun}-
mated by which one of the oldest
mining properties at Sprucemont
has changed hands. This is the
group of four claims known as the
Friday" Sunday" Scorpion and
: Belt" and composes what is
known as the Harrell property.
These mines were worked by the
late Jasper Harrell years ago and
at one time a smelter was built to-
handle the ores. The mines were
finally patented, however, and have
lain idle practically ever since.
BY the terms of this deal the
mines have passed into the control
of what is known as the Bullshed
Mining company, with headquarters
at Wells, the members of which
company are William Johnson of
Glover valley; ] C. Davis of Wells;
F. l.. Russler, a mining man of
Goodsprings in the southern part of
Nevada, and F. F. Dalton, one of
the employees of the Consolidated
Wagon & Machine company.
Some time ago these men, after
an inspection of the property, de-
cided to purchase the claims and
got into touch with the heirs of the
late A. J.. Harrell at Visalia, Cali
fornia. 1t took but a short time to
agree and the Bullshed company
has taken charge of the mines, pay
ing therefor $4,000 in cash.
The company has men at work,
end has a large supply of food,
tools and powder in storage at the
mines. a quantity sufficient to last
during the winter, and expects to
do a large mount of work there
before spring opens, when they con-
tidently believe they will have a
large tonnage of high grade ore
ready for transportation to the
shelters.
Years ago these mines were
worked, and it is stated that every
thing indicates that the work was
performed in a very slipshod man
ner, those employed at the mines
evidently only attempting to put in
time, regardless of development of
orebodies. After the new owners
had taken charge they set about to
do some prospecting, and in clear
ing out some of the workings ran
into orebodies assaying well in sill
yer and lead.
One of these bodies, from which
samples were taken across the face,
gave assays of 225 ounces in silver
and a high per cent of lead. An
other gave a returns Of LAT ounce
in silver, with a high per cent of
lead, also. The owners are conf
dent hat these bodies of ore are
in sight. Even the old dump of
the mines, where thousands of tons
of ore have. been deposited, carry
good values, assays from ore select
ed at random, going 21.5 ounces in
| silver and 6.5 per cent lead.
The new owners of these proper
ties believe that with the assured
prices for silver, and the great de-
mand for lead, that they have n
of the largest propositions in east
ern Nevada, and they propose doing
a large amount of work in a miner
like manner in order to put the
property in shape for a large pro-
Wells Herald.
The Goldfield news and weekly tribune. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1911-1947, 1918-01-19

The state fuel administrator has
been requested by the national fuel
administration to get a Closeup"
of Governor Boyle in action tagging
a shovel and then send the shovel
around the state in the interest of
fuel saving. II a motion picture
operator a be secured the picture
will be taken on Jan. 80. tag your
shovel" day.
The Goldfield news and weekly tribune. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1911-1947, 1918-01-19
Newspaper Suspends

The S%earcnlight Enterprise has
suspended publication until such
time as gold, the principal product OF
this district, assumes its r value"
The paper says "all metals, with the
exception of gold, have increased in
value and kept up with the increased
cost of supplies and materials neces-
sary to mining. Gold has been rele-
gated to the position of base metals
that received little thought before
the war"
The Goldfield news and weekly tribune. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1911-1947, 1918-01-19
Commission Makes Awards

Steve Ugarkovich of Tonopah has
been awarded s1,536.25 by the in
dustrial commission for an injury
received while at work for the To
nopah Extension Mining company
and Owen Jones, who lost the sight
of an eye when sulphuric acid
splashed in 1t while he was at work
for the Lovelock Farmers Cream
cry company, has been awarded
$1,246.10.
The Goldfield news and weekly tribune. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1911-1947, 1918-01-19
mining congress to Meet

. kilograms have been received at
Carson asking Governor Boyle to
be present at the opening session of
the American mining congress at
Denver to deliver IN address on the
silver situation and the recent con-
ference at Washington. The COVER
nor is now in Elko on business con-
nected with the state school of in
dustry.
The Goldfield news and weekly tribune. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1911-1947, 1918-01-19
Deserters in Bad

Adjutant General Sullivan says
that many registrants who failed to
report to local boards for the first
draft are requesting that they
be furnished questionnaires. Such
men, who have been classed as de-
serters by the war department, will
not be given questionnaires and II
found physically fit will at once be
sent to mobilization camps.
The Goldfield news and weekly tribune. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1911-1947, 1918-01-19
TognOni Held

j. j. Tognoni, formerly a Gold
field photographer, has been held at
Eureka on a charge of robbery.
Tognoni claims that bloody clothes
found in the rear of a warehouse
following the assault and robbery
alleged to have been committed by
him and which he admits are his,
were worn by another man on the
night of the assault. No trace of
the $500 alleged to have been stolen
has been found. The man who was
assaulted states that he is positive
Tognoni was the only man present
at the time and has positively identi-
fled him as the assailant. Tognoni
admits that he was identified with
the robbery, but states that he did
not make the assault.
Cannon Still at Liberty
No trace has yet been found of
Paddy Cannon, who broke jail Mon
day afternoon at Tonopah. The
sheriff has hunted through the hills
in every direction and many believe
that he is with friends in Tonopah.
Possible of escape are be-
ing closely watched, but as Cannon
had several hours start. it is on
sidered possible that he may nave
succeeded in getting outside the
state.
The Goldfield news and weekly tribune. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1911-1947, 1918-01-19

An event of moment in recent
history of Comstock mining cur
red today when a shipment of bull
lion was made by the Union Con-
solidated Mining Co., consisting of
eleven bars, which had an approx
mate value of $4,000. The ship
ment was made through Wells, Far
go G Co., and weighed about three
quarters of a ton.
+. This bullion shipment represents
the run for December month at the
Mexican mill, and is probably the
largest single shipment made in the
history of the Union mine, and GER
tainly is the largest single ship
ment sent out of this camp in sew
eral years, or since the Mexican
orebody. The bars were stacked
up at the Mexican mill this morn
ing and a photograph taken of the
bullion.
The bullion was produced from
the orebody opened on the 2400
level of the mine for a length of
over 200 feet, and stopping opera
tions are giving a yield of r that
OF late has averaged between $50
and $40 at the mill. Some of the
ore is of high grade quality, but is
being graded to maintain about the
above average. Developments be-
low the 240O level, the past week,
have definitely proved the extern
sion of the ore downward, which
greatly increases the dimensions of
the ore shoot, and practically guar
antees a large tonnage for an indie
finite period.
This bullion shipment nos only
reflects the splendid conditions pre-
vailng in the Union mine, but &C
c%entuates the great possibilities
existing in the deep levels of the
entire northend group of mines,
the VI WHICH IL is DS-
lieved will disclose additional ore
bodies during 1918.
Upon his return from Virginia
City yesterday w. E. Sharon, sup
erintendent of the Sierra Nevada
mine, confirmed reports of a de-
cided improvement on the $500
level of the property and to some
of his associates expressed himself
as decidedly optimistic as to the
future. One of the samples taken
from the high grade streak carried
assays in excess of $1,000 per ton,
Mr.. Sharon said:
THE Sierra Nevada now has the
best prospects existing since the I'M
watering of the lode commenced.
The ore vein, now ready for explor-
alton, lies 1000 feet north of the
Union line, and has been sampled
The Goldfield news and weekly tribune. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1911-1947, 1918-01-19
Nevada Bought Seals

With the receipt of 500 from the
Goldfield chapter of the Red Cross,
the total sales of Red Cross Christ
mas seals in the state amounted to
$4,000, with much money still to be
accounted for. 1t is expected the
final total will be over $500.
The Goldfield news and weekly tribune. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1911-1947, 1918-01-19
Faints When Arrested

When accosted by Sheriff Nelson
at Gardnerville and requested to
show his card, an alien enemy who
had been working near there for
several months, tainted. He was
taken into custody and his record
will be investigated by the federal
authorities.
The Goldfield news and weekly tribune. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1911-1947, 1918-01-19
May Have Nevada Chapter

John T. Burns, western secretary
of the American mining congress,
has started a movement for the or
ganization of a Nevada chapter OF the
congress. Nevada is the only one
of the western metal-producing
states in which there is no chapter.
The Goldfield news and weekly tribune. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1911-1947, 1918-01-19
Former G~oldfielder Wants Action

Kenneth w. Doan, who left Gold
field several months ago to enlist in
the Canadian ambulance corps. is
now in England. The ambulance
service proved too bomb proof
for him and he left 1t and is now an
infantryman. He says he will soon
be in the trenches.
The Goldfield news and weekly tribune. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1911-1947, 1918-01-19
COUNT DE TERMES LANDS
SAFELY ACROSS WATER

Word has been received here of
the safe arrival in France of Count
C. P. De Termes, who left here some
time ago to ~re-enter the French
army.
The Goldfield news and weekly tribune. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1911-1947, 1918-01-19

ms SOuIu III thC Oi0 VIII SOOh uO
under way.
Superintendent William E. Shar-
on of the Sierra Nevada mine when
asked yesterday regarding condi-
tons in that property stated that
operations had now reached the
point for which the company has
been striving for a long time on the
2500-foot level. Reports of a for
mer superintendent showed ore in
No. 2 cross-cut from the main north
drift ranging from $25 to 500 per
ton, and the situation found at that
point is most encouraging. A
strong appearing vein has been dis
closed and sampling at different
points has shown the values &C.
some of which are very rich.
Practically no exploration work
has been done above ip this vein,
below, or within 800 feet to the
south. Cleaning out the northwest
drift that followed the vein is now
underway, and has been completed
for 100 feet, and sampling for SO
feet shows values all the way, with
some streaks of nigh grade.
On account of the extreme heat
and water, a fair chance has not
been had to extensively or
thoroughly sample, but this will be
done just as soon as conditions will
permit. The plans of development
inclue raising at some favorable
point, drifting to the south and
later on to open the vein on the
levels below.
One of the chief features of this
vein is that it is located in a great
block of practically virgin ground
a very limited amount of work hav.
ing been done in that section OF
the mine. 1t is located in the east
country, and the formation is SINH.
lar in character to the country from
which rich ore is now being extract
cd from the Union Con-, the ad.
joining property to the south, and
1t may prove to be in the same ore
zone. 1t is without doubt the most
! favorable development made In
Sierra Nevada in some time, and
further work in this locality will
be awaited with extreme interest
Virginia City Chronicle.
The Goldfield news and weekly tribune. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1911-1947, 1918-01-19
Mines MAINTAINING
GOOD RESULTS IN Deep WORK

for 100 feet north of the cross-cut.
Some of the assays are very high,
and all show a high percentage of
silver, which all old Comstock oper-
ators know to be a sign of perman-
ency. Compressed air and water
pipes for the power drills are be-
ing installed as rapidly as possible,
and raising will commence at once.
In addition it is probable that drift
ing south in the ore will soon be
under way.
The courier-index., 1918-04-12
ANDREWS ANNOUNCES
 FOR ANOTHER TERM
PROSECUTING ATTORNEY FOR THIS DISTRICT STANDS ON HIS RECORD AND ASKS THE vOT FRS FOR ENDORSEMENT.

Prosecuting Attorney P. R. An drews of Helena, announces In this issue of the Courier-Index that he is candidate for reelection to the important office he now holds. MT
 Andrews is now serving the second year of his first term. and Is round ing out a most excellent record as the legal representative of the state in the criminal courts in this dis trict MT. Andrews is one of the really strong men of the Eastern Arkansas bar He has had broad experience covering many years Tn the practice of law. particularly as A representative of the state in the prosecution of misdemeanor and fei- ony cases. While it is customary to give officials second term. the prosecuting attorney is not relying on this practice to have the people retain him in his present position. His record is sufficient platform on which to stand. That he has been faithful, efficient and that his experience as law enforcing or ficial peculiarly fit him for stili better service to the people, are matters that are strongly urged by his friends, and must be conceded by any who may be disposed to op- pose him. This is no time to start political rows. argue MT. Andrews supporters. and in this they are backed by large majority of the people. If man is serving the public we'll and if he shows diii- gence in discharging the duties or his office he should not be forced to indulge in political fight to de' fend his record The people are thinking of more important matters at this time Friends of MT. An drews insist he ought to be retained in office because of his ability to handle the affairs of the position, because opposition at this time IS calculated to divert the minds or the people from the more serious
The courier-index., 1918-04-12
FgE COUNTY GOING
 FAR OVER THE l! TOP P
rn st4S,7 700 IN LIBERTY
 ALo ALsrs THE PEOPLE HAVE A. eonDv eDv SUBSCRIBED FOR sts5.Oo0.

Pa'l'v .he mast week. Never in the couns If the people here have they nls'o'. < deeply stirred as during the essr 1s'ss for the sale of the tnird LID. s Ol',' Bond issue. The allotment TOT elv oounty was fixed at sl46,7Oo 'us vssterday afternoon Chairman anu isrss after totaling the partial re- MI m.m from practically every town 'ain a. ;r the county. wired to state snp o,,arters that Lee county pa isaaq' ,.s had already subscribed for ,.ssOoo worth of :ne bonds.
 r.o ouota for independence town
 ,,a ;s s1OO, 1000. Twelve teams or sup nnder the leadership of M. H. md m and eight teams of women ssdsr u the direction of Mrs. Arthur co.,er M began a whirlwind campaign cs..rdov - and last night the teams arted more than s100.O00 worth of honds disposed of
 rrr;on township, with an allotment :, sao ooo reported s1S,000 sold up .a yesterday, and Geo. R. Roebuck ss u.ynes stated Thursday after a S;g rally had been held in Haynes wednesday, night. that his township vond exceed the $20,000 allotment. At the rally addresses were delivered ny Walker Morrow of Forrest City, and R. D. Smith of Mariahna. Music vas furnished by the Marianna band.
 At Raggio Tuesday night at big ueeting of colored people more than slsoo was subscribed in less than an hour and on Thursday night an otber big rally was held near Brick eys at which several thousand dollars in bonds were sold.
 Similar reports are coming in from every township in the county. Next week the Courier-Index will print a story dealing with the activities in practically every township in the county
 The one big feature of the drive was the excellent address delivered here Saturday afternoon by Judge w. ]. Driver of Osceola. He spoke from the bandstand in the city park to approximately 1000 people and stir red them to high pitch of enthu- sasm. While in the city Judge Dri- yer was the guest of his uncle, Sam Bowen and Mrs. Bowen.
The courier-index., 1918-04-12
HOTELS AND RESTAuRANTS
 TO ELIMINATE ALL WHEAT

Little Rock, Ark. April 9-The Arkansas hotel and restaurant mems committee today adopted resolu- tion to eliminate all wheat food stuffs from menus in hotels and restaurants.
 and the new rule will be put into operation April IA. It will be main tained unless the federal food ad- ministration should signify that 1t was no longer necessary as a con- servative measure.
 Hamp Williams, federal food ad- ministrator for Arkansas. who ad- dressed the meeting. quoted figures to show that the program would release thousands of tons of bread stuffs for the army in France and for shipment to the allies, and ex- plained the stand taken by Herbert Hoover in the matter. The order. is said. will stop use of 5O0,0O0 pounds of flour a week
 >~>>~-~~-~~~~~>~~.>~~~s~ ~s>>~s~~S>~~~~~s~s~S~~> problems that confront them, be- cause MT. Andrews has done all any prosecuting attorney could do. be- cause by his vigorous program of law enforcement he has been a factor in reducing crime in this dis trict to the minimum. and finally because there is no reason or ex- cuse for denying him the customary second term.
 Mir. Andrews Is an ardent advo- cate of suffrage for the women and was one of the first men holding public office in this district to so declare himself He will greatly ap- preciate the voters of Lee county. both men and women.