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The Goldfield news and weekly tribune. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1911-1947, 1918-05-04
STATE TO HOLD
WAR CONFERENCE
COUNCIL OF DEFENSE TO CALL
MEETING AT RENO
IN MAY

Preliminary plans for what prom
ises to be one of the largest and
most important conventions ever
held in Nevada were made last
night at a meeting of a committee
OF the state council of defense and
invitations that are expected to
bring between 500 and 600 people
to Reno are being prepared and
will be sen u at once.
The convention is to be a war
conference and is to be held under
the direction of the national coun>
Gil of defense. Every vocation that
is doing wal work in any way will
be asked to send a delegation from
each county and representatives of
business interests, mining interests,
cattle, sheep and farm interests and
ir fact every business that can in
any way aid Nevada in keeping her
wal record high will be invited to
come.
The convention will last two days.
1t will open on May 16 with an
afternoon and evening meeting,
which will be open to the public and
at which four speakers, with ma
tion-wide regulations, will speak.
These four men are being sent out
by the national defense council and
represent the council and the COM
mittee on public information. h
following day will be devoted to the
discussion of problems that are of
special interest to Nevada Reno
Gazette.
The Goldfield news and weekly tribune. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1911-1947, 1918-05-04
BOOZE AFFECTS MIND
OF TONOPAH BARBER

George Wilson,, a barner who
came to ! onopah from Mexico sew
eral weeks ago was talen to the
county Jail and locked up. Wilson
has been drinking heavily of late
and his m!nd seems to have become
affected. Monday evening he called
at a local mill and attempted TO
secur a quantity of cyanide, while
Tuesday he secured a gun which
was later taken away from him by
the police. Although he had not
attempted to do himself or others
bodily harm, the police believed it
vas a case of safety first" and
Wilson should be put in a safe
place until he regains his mental
Times.
The Goldfield news and weekly tribune. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1911-1947, 1918-05-04
Chemical

Chemical company.
The Nevada Chemical company
has proposed to the Solvay Process
company and the Pacific Coast
Borax company, Jointly, that after
obtaining such federal lease it be
allowed to subscribe 10 per cent of
the present and future cost of, and
to W 10 per cent interest in the
Borosolvay refinery now in opera
ton at Searles lake. 1t is estimated
that this will require the Nevada
Chemical company to make a pre-
sent investment of 100000, and
within a few months an additional
investment of 100000, making a
total of 100000, in addition to
$4,000 required for a pumping
rlant, etc.
The operations of the Nevada
Chemical company to date have been
financed principally by the General
Bond and Share company, of Bos-
ton, Mass. The General Bond and
Share company has entered into a
contract relating to financing the
proposed operations under the fed
eral lease, from which contract the
General Bond and Share company
wIll ultimately own about two
thirds of the stock of the Nevada
Chemical company.
After the exchange of shares has
been effected, steps will be taken to
dissolve the Railroad Valley COM
pany.
Tine first unit of the Trona CON-
pany's refining plant has been in
operation some time, producing
about 1000 tons a month of potash
salts. 1t is said its net earnings
are at the rate Of nearly 100000
u year. The second unit will go
into operation within a few weeks,
and is expected to more than dou-
lie the present production and earn
ings. The first unit of the Borosol-
way plant is also in successful oper-
alton and is expected to be rapidly
increased."-Tonopah Times.
The Goldfield news and weekly tribune. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1911-1947, 1918-05-04
Plans for War Course

If present plans are contaminated
the university of Nevada will train
100 men for the department of wal
education, commencing May l.. The
course will last for 60 days. The
opening of a training course at the
university has been under discussion
for several weeks and was decided
on when j. E. Endicott, representing
the department of war education, ar
rived in Reno and conferred with
President Clark of the university.
The training will consist of shop.
radio and foundry work, surveying
and other engineering branches.
The Goldfield news and weekly tribune. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1911-1947, 1918-05-04
-FOUR RECRUITS
LEAVE FOR CAMP
PYTHIAS IN PARADE TO
DEPOT

One of the largest crowds that has
escorted a group of recruits to the
depot was on hand this morning to
send on their way James d. Thomp-
son, Frank Patocka, Harry Conant
and W. ]. Bissell, who left for Camp
Lewis, Thompson and Patocka as
part of the Esmeralda county quota
in the seventh draft call, Conant as
part of the Los Angeles quota and
Bissell as part of the Pasadena, Cal,
quota. Thompson was in charge of
the contingent. :
This county's quota will be COM
pleted by Joel Capatanie, who will
join the contingent at Reno; Bert
Carley, who left from San Francis
co; John Jelmini, who left from
Atolia, CAL, and Arthur G. Sims,
who left from Washington, D. c..
All of the eight recruits will go to
Camp Lewis with the exception of
Sims, who will go to Camp Meade,
Maryland.
Mrs. Harry Conant accompanied
her husband to Reno and from
there will go to her home In Duluth,
MINI.
Additional color was given to the
parade this morning by the uniform
rank of the Knights of Pythias,
which was present in honor of
Thompson, a member of the organi-
zation. The uniform rank added an
other flag to the procession and aid
ed it in stretching out for a distance
of several blocks.
An added feature of the celebra-
ton this morning in honor Of the
departing boys was a four-minute
speech at the depot by J. G. Thomp-
son. head of the four-minute men in
this county. Thompson said a few
words to the departing boys. He
said, we have no fear for these boys
who are going over there And
now as to us over here Are we
going TO say we have done our bit?"
He said he hated the word "bit" and
urged those who remained behind to
do their d~amnedest' in the pur-
chase of Liberty bonds.
The members of the departing con-
tingent we're entertained last night
in Elks' hall with the usual dance
given on the v of the departure of
boys for training camps.
The following letter was mailed
to the Goldfield Tribune by the
members OF the contingent on their
arrival at Tonopah:
1--WE desire to thank the people
of Goldfield for the demonstration
and send-off accorded us on our
departure.
"We wish to assure them that
the thoughts of this morning shall
long remain with us as n of the
really happy moments of our lives.
Frank Patocka, ]. D. Thompson,
w. ]. Bissell, H. VIM. Conant."
The Goldfield news and weekly tribune. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1911-1947, 1918-05-04
CALL FOR EXPERTS
IS ISSUED BY ARMY
MEN SKILLED IN MANY DEPART
MENTS WANTED BY
GOVERNMENT

j. G.. Thompson has received
from c. S. Knight, federal state
director of the public service re-
serve two lists showing Nevada's
quota in a late call issued for civil
ian service in the ordnance depart
.nent of the army and for overseas
service in the tank corps.
Application blanks and full infor-
nation regarding this call may be
obtained from j. G. Thompson,
local director of the public service
reserve in his office in the John S.
Cook bank building.
In the tank corps men may en-
list or be indicted if within draft
ages, but such men will not be
accepted for the ordnance depart
ment. The men are to be register
ed as was done for shipyard work
and women are eligible for some
of the positions. Glass One men
in the draft are practically excluded
rom consideration.
Men wanted for the tank corps
from this state are n buzzer oper-
or, one cook, one storekeeper, 10
machine sun mechanics, n auto
engine mechanic, IT tractor or
heavy truck drivers, one motor
cyclist. one topographer, one auto
electrician, two b~lacksmiths, four
oxy-acetyline welders, two bench
machinists, two lathe men, one ma
The Goldfield news and weekly tribune. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1911-1947, 1918-05-04
C.. G.. PATRICK IN
BIG ENTERPRISE
FRANCHISE IN IMPERIAL
VALLEY

c. G.. Patrick, who organized the
Goldfield Water company, has Sc
cured a franchise to supply the new
city of Calipatria in Imperial Valley
With domestic water. This is con-
sidered n of the best towns in the
Yalley although it is the creation of
the past three years and is pronoun-
Ced one of the wonder cities of the
southern desert. Three years ago
the Southern Pacific land depart
ment sold $4,000 acres of land in
the northern end of the valley to
a syndicate composed of the late
Gen. Otis and friends of Los Angeles
for a consideration involving over
$2,5OO,0OO.
The buyers Immediately proceeded
to erect a town on the most modern
principles on the shores of the
great Salton Sea. No wooden build
ing we're allowed The farm de-
velopment in the surrounding coun-
try has been so active that two
weeks ago the Southern Pacific drew
up plans for a $4,000 railroad de-
pot and freight house.
The water franchise Is one of the
best in the valley owing to the rapid
settling of the northern end of the
velley which aspires to be a summer
roonrf nuinu m ifc nrnyfrnffu IN tim
Salton Sea.
DR.. o.. b. Durham, one of the
best known physicians and surgeons
in Goldfield during the boom days
of 1906 has established himself in
Ell Centric.
Seeley w. Mudd, M of the pio-
neer investors of Southern Nevada,
is interested in $500 acres of i'm
proved land in the New River sec
ton, seven miles northwest of the
town of Imperial, which was the
last city in the valley to go dry
about a month ago. The land rep
rcsents an investment of almost a
quarter of a million dollars and Mr..
Mudd is leveling and planting his
holding by spending thousands of
dollars a month. l. b. Suryieh.
former head of the experiment sta
ton at Meloland, is experimenting
the immense task of getting the land
into shape.
Mr.. Mudd was one of the first
men to realize big money from
| eadville, Colo, investments and
then came to Nevada with the open
ing of Tonopah and Goldfield. He
became interested in the western
section of the district which later
was incorporated as the Victor and
is one of the largest holders of stock
in the Tonopah Extension. He was
interested in the Goldfield Merger
mine and cleaned up several mil
lions In United Eastern at Oatman.
Charles B. Connect, former assis-
ant cashier of the Tonopah Bank
ing Corporation at T%onopah, is now
of the leading bank at See
ley where the San Diego and South
western railroad will connect with
the Southern Pacific. - Reno Ga
zette.
The Goldfield news and weekly tribune. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1911-1947, 1918-05-04
JUNIOR RED CROSS
! DOING GOOD WORK
EVERY PUPIL In SCHOOLS is
MEMBER OF ORGANI-
ZATION

An exhibit of products of the Jun
Tor Red Cross will be held from 2
to 5 D. m. next Monday in the sew
ing room in the high-school building
and Superintendent w. H. Weslar and
the members of the Junior Red Cross
have invited the public to view the
exhibit. Girls of the high-school also
will exhibit some examples Of their
individual skill and all the articles
will be the result of the handiwork
of school pupils.
Tea and waters will be served dur
ing the afternoon by the senior girls
of the high-school and the proceeds
will be devoted to the purchase of
additional supplies for the work.
After the work has been placed on
display the articles will be sent to
headquarters of the Red Cross chap
ter for shipment.
Every pupil in the Goldfield
schools is now a member Of the
Junior Red Cross and they have
worked hard, from the little tots to
the high-school pupils, and have cul-
tivated many blisters in their patri-
otto labors to make a good produc-
ton. At the Junior Red Cross chow
given recently in the Exchange thea
ter $1S0.75 was netted. Half of
this has already been spent in the
purchase of supplies and other ship
ments are now on the road here, de-
handing a constant outlay of funds
to keep the work moving.
At 3 p. m. on Monday boys of
the schools will engage in a boxing
and wrestling tournament in the
high-school gymnasium. With the
wrestling there will be a series o f
five, three and two-round boxing con-
tests. All the events will be refereed
by Danny Mathews and a small ad-
mission charge will be made. The
proceeds will go to the Junior Red
Cross.
A series of from one to four-minute
speeches is now being made by the
student body of the high-school on
subjects related to the war and a
contest will later be held in the Eng
lish department, the subject being
limited to Liberty bonds.
The winner of the contest will be
a junior four-minute speaker and as
a reward of honor will be permitted
to address an audience in the Ex-
change theater on the Third Liberty
loan. 1t is now planned to have the
final speeches in the contest made in
the high-school assembly room in the
evening, so that the public may have
an opportunity to attend.
In addition to being permitted to
speak in the Exchange theater the
winner of the contest will, on request
of the government, be reported to
Washington as a speaker for the loan
and have his or her name entered on
the government records of the cam
paign.
The Goldfield news and weekly tribune. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1911-1947, 1918-05-04
BR0UGHER
BOOSTS DIVIDE
PIONEER NEVADA MINING MAN
SAYS DISTRICT is
WINNER

Wills Brougher, who is heavily in
terested in the Gold Mountain dis
trict and in Tonopah properties, has
just returned to Carson after spend
ing several days in this section. To
the Carson Appeal he expressed the
opinion that the Divide is one of the
big properties of the state, and be-
lieves it will bring great activity to
the Gold Mountain country.
THE mine," said Mr.. Brougher to
the Appeal, sis growing bigger every
day, and promises to become n Of
the famous producers of the state.
The cross-cut recently driven from
the bottom of the shaft, at the 265
level, has displayed over 25 feet of
high-grade milling ore, and drifts be-
ing run through the a show no
diminution in either the size of the
vein nor the value of the metal con
tent.
1.-THE ore, however, is somewhat
rebellious, and experiments will have
to be made to determine the best
process for working it.
For miles on all sides of the re-
cent discovery claims have been TAX
en- up, and energetic work is follow
ing in an endeavor to open up new
lodges, a number of which have al
ready been exposed"
MI. Brougher predicts that a new
town will 500 be established in that
section.
The Goldfield news and weekly tribune. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1911-1947, 1918-05-04
chine designer and one telephone OPP

chine designer and one telephone OPP
orator.
For the ordnance department a
large number of men are wanted at
salaries ranging from $1,000 to
$500 per year. In this department,
except for bookkeepers, candidates
are rated ON training and expert
ence, without examination. The list
of men wanted includes experts in
business administration, mechanical
engineers, statistical experts, me-
chanical craftsmen, clerks qualified
in accounting and business admins
tration, inspectors of high explo-
sives and shell loading, powder and
explosive chemists and many others.
The Goldfield news and weekly tribune. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1911-1947, 1918-05-04
No Election in Carson

There will be no city election in
Sarson this year. No candidates have
filed for the election, which ordi-
narily would occur on the first Mon
day in Max and no voters have regis
tered.
The Goldfield news and weekly tribune. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1911-1947, 1918-05-04
Deputy Engineer Named

William w. Coleman, a civil engi-
neer of Carson, has been appointed
a deputy by State Engineer Seymore
Case. Coleman has been connected
with the state engineers office in
special capacities for three years.
The Goldfield news and weekly tribune. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1911-1947, 1918-05-04
Now 1t Is Peru

Manor Espenell, a Peruvian, is in
jail at Las Vegas, charged with urg-
ing Mexicans to quit work on farms
and not to buy Liberty bonds.
The Goldfield news and weekly tribune. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1911-1947, 1918-05-04
NOTICES,
D OF LABOR.

IND all mining blanks o sale at
The Tribune Stationery Store.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-01-23

FOR FRANCE

4 ~ Al4E It44GDL+
1t seems to be clear to any reas5n-
able person that GERMANY cannot v5n
even should I-aly Ice compelled t. WITH
draw from the struggle. which is nm
probable. But there is grave danger
that the Huns VIII recuperat8 from Tia
effects OF this war more rapidly THAI
France. the shield Of civilization. ov--
iIs 10 the fact that the Huns are as
prolific as cockroac3eS.
Ignoring the talk or a lasting Deacs
as honow cant and formulism. the al
lies must consider the problem Of pro.
teeting France from future attacks.
Forts have been proven obsolete. Rivera
can be bridged under the heaviest nr,
and the population II France will nover
equal that Of Germany. sir Arthur
Conan Doyle has suggested tho boring
Of a tunnel under the British Channel
Re says; The cost has been placed
as low as 5000. 900 pounds BY Mr.. POSE
Smith. who represents a practical COM
pany engaged in such work. II # wers
twice. thrice or quadrupie that sum
1t should he An undertaking which
should promise great profits. and 1o-
thet reason should be constructed by
the nation, or nations. for their COM
mon national good and
A universal boycott of German goods
the channel tGnneled and II necessary.
a permanent force Of American regu-
lars IN France ought to render Franco
secure from future attacks.
And, above ali things. we must 70.
be lulled 70 sleep by ak o. a perna-
nent peace. The Huns are not a peace
loving people. do not believe ia de-
mooracy and would elect the 3unkers
to the highest Offices under a cham
democracy. Germany will remain a
menace TO the world as long as shs
remain a cOngested nation Of savage
brutes, because congestion means war.
famine. autocraey and conditions worse
than slavery.
SUBSCRIBER.
Whiting. Ind.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-01-23
THE THEATRES AND THE WAR.

In all our reading of the trials and trbuations
which the German people are undergoing we have never
yet seen where the theaters have been closed. When the
spirits Of a nation are depressed and when they are rob
bed OF their pleasures il BODIES i'll for that people. The
New York Herald says:
A hydra headed Fuel Administration which does
not know any OF the several minds It Is supposed to
possess. Is engaged in debating with itself the possible
closing Of the theatres of this city. The spectacle pre-
sented serves admirably to strengthen the growing con
viction that one Of the principal causes Of the present
coal stringency here and throughout the country is too
much and state and municipal
administrators here and elsewhere clashing with one
another, running around in circles and doing nothing
efficiently.
Somebody in a position OF responsibility has decreed
that the theatres Of Boston shall open earlier and close
earlier. and this without advancing and oonvicting argu-
ment TO sustain the assumption that earlier closing will
result in a real saving Of coal. Under the impulse of
imitation which saves thinking. somebody else in author
itv insists that the theatres Of New York should go
Boston zone better" and be closed three nights a week.
II not altogether.
First OF all 1t should be demonstrated, If it is dem
onstrable. that there would be any saving Of fuel in any
one Of these several brands Of what members OF the
United States Senate might call "cloture." At the be-
ginning OF the war France tried the cloture experiment
with the result that it was found more coal was burned
at their homes than was saved by the theatres closing.
Many OF the theatres of this city are in office build
ings which would have to be heated anyway. the extra
coal consumption properly chargeable 10 the theatre
being almost negligible. The estimates Of the amount
q coal needed 20 heat theatres run from one ton TO two
tons each night.
II must be realized that The theatres. the term in
eIuding motion picture house. perform two highly tmpor-
tsnt functions in war time. There IS for one thing. their
large contribution TO the governments war chest through
loan subscriptions and through the tax on amusements.
tais estimated at 100000 a year for this city alone Then
there Is the psychological influence they exert. England
and France have found this most valuable Il is more
important that the people should have entertainment
and mental diversion in time Of war than in time Of
peace.
From every standpoint it is advisable that the au-
thoriues 90 slow in this matter Of theatre closing or
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-01-23
Ian 2otb.
A FRIEND OF
THE KAISER

EalLor 14mes-
The saloon IS not the only Institution
that knows the use Of the back and
side store. Tho stores were supposed
20 Re closed on Monday by government
order and atorelleepers were supposed
to keep their places OF business closed
Did they2 Well. I know one run by a
German-American who didn't. The
front door was closed and the blinds
were drawn. but a. I passed the place
I heard u rap-rap and d woman went IN.
I thought I would watch. Pretty soon
out she came with a package % some
thing that 4melled like fresh broad to
me. Then q boy disappeared down the
alley way between this store ard the
next and sure enough he came out
With his package. Doubtless the owner
OF tho place thought he was pretty
slick ana from all appearances he must
have done a lsnd-ofice business, OF
course other stores were kept closed
These proprletors were l~aw-abiding
and patriotic but his fellow undoUbt-
eddy thought We'll Il VIII 1T viii
help my Kaiser to ignore q T. 5. order.
1t will show my customers that 7 don't
CIV a damn FOR the old L. :. A" Its
q funny world.
ONE WHO SAW IT
Hammond. Jan. 21st.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-01-23
WOMEN NOT WANTED.

Mrs. Kate Wood Ray. of Gary, who had the distinc-
ton OF being the first and only member OF the park board
is ample testimony, has been formally removed from
Office by the new mayor. Hodges. for the ostensible
reason thar "she Is not qualified to serve in the capacity
OF park board commissioner and FOR the further reason
that her acts while serving as park commissioner have
not been to the best interests OF the city of Gary" It IL
the understanding in Gary, however, that the mayors
action was political, Mrs. Ray opposed his election,
which he won by a very narrow margin, hence she must
go" Also 1t IS supposed that Mayor Hodges may be.
Heve that since the franchise law was act aside women's
political influence Is no longer worth oonsidering-a
theory which he Is likely TO nud wholly mistaken. As =
matter Of fact. women could do excellent service on
most public school boards and their services should be
sought in the interest Of Observation-Disclosures star.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-01-23
FOE PAPER SHOWS
POLYGAMY ORDER
Teuton Plan to Restore Pop
ulation by Official Mat
ing Is Indicated.
Especial to The r4mss.)

ST. PAUL, Jan, 22.-Extrenle meas
ures are being taken in Germany TO in
crease the hirthrate. according 10 q copy
or an official bulletin OF the German
government brought TO ST. Paul by DR..
Bronson Crothers. St. Pau physician.
who served two years in q British hos
pital near the western front, and read
before a luncheon of 81. Paul four min
ute men recently by c. w. Anaes, form
er emb of the Minnesota Public
Safety commission.
The bulletin. DIT. Crothers said. was
found In II possession OF 4 dead Ger
man soldier and is being kept AT the
headquarters o. General Sir Douglas
Haig. He obtained a copy after seeing
the original, he said. The bulletin fol
lows.
Head Office for the Increase Or De
Tense Power or Germany. Berlin,
Dec. I. 1917.
To Herr Bruno Schneidel. Hamburg:
Since as result OF tire var the