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Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1919-07-26
ROSETTA WILL
CUT STATION

The Rosetta has cut a station st
depth of 312 feet in the shaft
where a crosscut will be started to
pick up the vein which was cut in
the shaft in passing the 25ofoo.
point At that depth assays of &ln
to s2S were obtained from the vcir
The next step of the company will
he to intsall an electric hoist and
thus prepare for intensive develop
ment which will come with lateral
work. When the Rosetta began i0
this outer district there was no evi-
dence that the power company would
extend its lines and therefore the
Rosetta proceeded with a gas engine
which has sufficed to carry the
shaft to II spresent objective
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1919-07-26
EXPORT BOARD
IS ABOLISHED


WASHINGTON, July 26.-Control
ever expectation OF arms and ammu-
nition to Mexico vested during the
war in -the war trade board. was
again delegated to the state depart
ment in a proclamation which the
president signed July 12 published
today Expectation of implements
Of war to Mexico without specific
license has been prohibited several
years The new regulations reiter.
ate that no munitions of war or
their ingredients or machinery for
their manufacture. can be exported to
Mexico without individual licenses
70 reach shipment The state depart
ment announces that the law will be
strictly enforced
Efforts to prevent the smuggling
Of arms and ammunition into Mexi-
co will be redOubled The president
in his proclamation, referred to con
ditions Of domestic violence in Mexi-
co promoted by the use Of arms and
ammunition produced in the United
States" and warned citizens that
violations of the law would be Wig
.orously prosecuted,
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1919-07-26
SEWER SYSTEM
BOND ELECTION

The town board of Tonopah has
decided to submit to the voters a
proposition to take over the sewer
system for a consideration of 100000
payable in installments extending un-
til December Is, 1929 This purchase
price would be represented by an is
sue of 6 per cent bonds The first
payment would be December Is, 1924
when 100000 would mature, the other
half being payable at the rate Of
$4,000 a year for five years. The
election will be held September %,
1919.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1919-07-26
DIVIDE CITY ON
STRIKE Of EX.

Trenchiug on the Divide City on
the theory that the Divide Extension
ledge extends due north caused the
stock Of that company to take a
sudden jump this morning This
was the first official confirmation of
the report in the Bonanza that the
Extension ledge had a strike of north
instead of 10 degrees east and other
companies on the strike were in de-
mand. The City moved from to 30
and softened off to % with strong de
mand at the closing Myra on the
other end of the district advanced
from 90 to 80 while Bplcher closed
at II with the Belcher Ext running
strong at 36 with the belief ev-
pressed that both companies would
soon disclose something Of great in
terest The Goldficld especially
Merger and Spearhcad We're strong
on the showing made in the cross
cut running from the Spearhead to
the Merger in which there was an
encouraging development In the
TOnopah list Rescue came to the
front with heavy buying ordered a.
prices ranging from q to % The
gross sales we're 4GS.1OO Of which
100000 was represented by Myra and
IS 600 by Divide City
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1919-07-26
MARINE STRIKE
OF 100000 men
IS CALLED OFF

'itN AAs0"tuted freHHi
NEW YORK, July 26 -Gustaye II.
Brown, general secretary of the In
ternational Seamen Union. today an.
nounced the end of the strike OF
10000 marine workers which has
tied up shipping at Atlantic and gulf
ports for three weeks. 1t is said
thai ships will be moving during the
day
The right OF unions to have dele
gates passed through the piers and
allow men to board vessels OF the
American Steamship Association was
conceded by the employers who re-
jected as impracticable the eight-hour
day demand and the closed shop. The
attitude of the employers was sus'
tained by the United States shipping
board in drawing up the terms Of
settlement
Secretary Brown stated that the
men were satisfied with the terms
Of the settlement including the raise
Of $15 a month to ali men except
coal passers who received $40 a
month raise Latest reports through
out the country from local unions
showed unanimity in favor OF waiv-
ing the demand for an eight-hour day
AT sea and closed shop In order to
end the strike.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1919-07-26
i. 5. G. SURVEY
Of THE Divide

Adolph Knopf and II. f. Ferguson
Of the United States Geological Sur
yey, are here for the purpose OF
prosecuting researches in two Of the
most important fields tributary to
Tonopah Mr. Knopf is commissioned
to make a preliminary study Of the
Divide district to arrive at a COnclu-
sion which may lead the Geological
Survey to undertake a typographical
survey The inquiry will occupy some
time and the result will be reported
to Washington where it will Issue in
the form of an official paper for the
use Of the public This cannot ap-
pear for at least six months. Mr.
Rnopf went out to the Divide this
morning to get a general understand
ing Of the situation He is no strang-
er to Nevada as he has been engaged
in surveying the Rochester district
and also reported on the Boss platin-
um mine in Clark county.
Mr. Ferguson will complete re-
searches he began at Manhattan over
four years ago when he was with
drawn from this field and ordered in.
to war work. He will resume his
studies and observation and complete
the report which was so rudely dis
turbed.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1919-07-26
.OIL LOCATIONS
IN WHITE Pine

Tonopah capital is going into White
Pine county. just over the line from
Nye county for the purpose Of de-
veloping oil which should be found
there in large quantities if surface
indications count for anything, The
geological formation is favorable and
well posted oil men from California
stake their regulations on the dis
trict turning into one of the most pro
ductive petroleum fields in the west.
which will be known as the Oil
Basin district
The location is six miles south Of
Currant Creek which is characterized
by black lime and fossil shale Two
sections located by the TOnOpah men
are covered by black shale and sand
stone and the district is accessible
for autos which may be driven direct
" on the ground. The approach will
be improved by building a short
stretch OF road that will provide easy
access for machinery and supplies.
During the past week number Of
prospectors and locators from White
Pine and Nye county have gone in
there only to find that the best
ground was already taken up by the
Tonopah men who include William
Nance. Charles Anderson, W. w.
Booth. Milton NJ Detch, Harry Mac
Namara. J. C. Crlmley w. T Somer-
Vile and others.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1919-07-26
DIVIDE CITY POSTMASTER
WILL BE NAMED MONDAY

The name Of II. r. Drew. of the
Divide City Mercantile company has
been sent in for postmaster of the
Divide City office and the appoint
ment will be authorized Monday, ac-
cording to a telegram received by
the Bonanza this morning from Con
gresham Evans. who explains that
the office will he opened as soon as
the appointee qualities and furnishes
bonds.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1919-07-26
AN AMERICAN Boy
IS HELD FOR
RANSOM
nv AssocInteh Pr...,

WASHINGTON, July 26,-Phiip
Thompson, "A years old, son of John
West Thompson, an American citi,
zen, was kidnapped from his fathers
home 80 miles from Mexico City and
is being held by Mexican bandits for
"a ransom Of 1900 pesos The state
department has advised that urgent
representations be made by the Mex.
lean government.
Ambassador Fletcher sent mes
8 ee to the Mexican congress express
ire the hope that congress might
letter American-Mexican relations by
providing the fullest possible protec.
tion for American lives and property.
also recognition Of the property rights
OF both Americans and foreigners
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1919-07-26
DAVE RYAN DIES

News was received in this city to-
day that Dave Ryan, pioneer OF the
Comstock and one of the best known
men in western Nevada, died at the
St. Francis hospital, San Francisco,
last night. Stomach and kindred
troubles we're the cause of his death.
Mr.. Ryan has been in i'll health for
long time and about three months
ago was taken to the city for treat
ment
The deceased had been prominent
in the political affairs Of the state
and for twelve years was state
treasurer.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1919-07-26
.SHANTUNG GOES
BACK TO China
CBy Associated PFessl
TNTFTn V.N.r nc l.

by hssOctateu TFeHsl
TOXIC. July 26.-Kenkishi Yoshi-
zawa, former counsellor of the Japa-
nese legation at Peking left today
for Shantung peninsula to make a
special investigation Of conditions
there preparatory to negotiations
with China for return of the soy
ereignty of territory controlled by
Japan under the German peace
treaty. Negotiations, officials said,
would be initiated after ratification
OF the treaty by the privy council
which is expected before September
Is.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1919-07-26
HOPEFUL FOR
signing TREATY
ny Associated Pr~as,

ny Associated Frrua'
BOSTON, July 26-The senate
will ratify the league of nations
without amendment but may qualify
the endorsement Senator Hitchcock
OF Nebraska, Democrat, asserted in
formally at a gathering Of friends
and newspaper men, Hitchcock said
he represented 46 Democratic and
five or six epublican senators, who
stood against the amendment
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1919-07-26
HOUSE WILL REPEAL
TAX ON SOFT DRINKS
~, Associated PresaI

H. Associated PresHl oe Tho
WASHINGTON. July % ne
House ways and means committee
voted to repeal the 10 per cent TAX
on soft drinks. Reduction of the war
tax on fruit juices to ? cents gal,
lon urged by western producers Oh
cranes and loganberries also was
recommended
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1919-07-26
BIG FLEE 7.
LIFTED UP.
TO PACIFIC.
%, Associated PressI

L. S. S. NE WMEXICO, July 20
The four dreadnaughts New Mex.
leo. Arkansas, Texas and New York.
were lifted successfully through the
Gamn locks on the first attempt to
negotiate the waterway with the
fleet OF dreadnaughts which were to
resume their voyage toward the Pa
cific today The Mississippi and Wy
oming we're to commence the passage
Of the canal from Colon Twenty de-
stroyers passed through the locks
Thursday in groups of ten. The Pa,
clfic fleet will leave Panama for San
Diego tomorrow night.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1919-07-26
BEGGAR BURNS
HOSPITAL when
REFUSED meal
ltS Associated PressD

SAN BERNARDINO, Cal, July 26.
An incendiary fire at Dr. NJ. L..
Wards sanitarium near here de-
5jroyed two buildings. A man asked
an attendant to give him a meal and
bed He was refused and attacked
the attendant knocking him uncou-
scious and fired the buildings No
lives were lost
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1919-07-26
NO CANADIAN RECIPROCITY

tHy Associated PreasI
WASHINGTON, July 26.-Repeal
of the Canadian reciprocity act Of
1911 is recommended by the House
ways and means committee,
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1919-07-26
STRIKE OF AVlAToRs
MAIL MEN is ENDED

WASHINGTON July 26.-It is OF,
ficiallv announced that the strike OF
aviator mail men has ended TWO
ayiators whose discharge led 10 Tue
etr,ke were not reinstated.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1919-07-26
MAINE TO GREAT LAKES
IN AIRPLANE FLIGHT
Hy Associated PressI

Hy A--"eisted PreSsD -, ,:...
AUGUSTA, Ne, July 26.-Lleut'
Col R. S. Hart. resumed his flight
around the rim of the United States
today in a Martin bombing plane.
The machine rose at l1:15 on what
is intended to be a flight of $50 miles
n cleveland Engine trouble delayed
the start for four hours.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1919-07-26

ocean after the United States entered
the war arriving in Queenstown Ire
land. May %. 1917, and was the flag
ship of Admiral Sims commanding
The American naval forces in Euro
pean waters till she started back for
home in January, 1919
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1919-07-26
CONGRESS TAKES A RECESS

nv AaaOcIRted Preaa)
WASHINGTON, July 26.-RepuDli-
can House leaders announced today
that the House recess will begin Au-
gust ., and extend to September 2.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1919-07-26
i. ). SHIP EXPLOSION KILLS SIX
Admiral Sims Former Flagship Scene OF Tragedy

thE Nssoctated PreaaI
ABOARD L. S. S. NEW MEXICO,
July 26-Six men were killed by a
boiler explosion on the naval tender
Melville, attached to the Pacific
fleet.
The Melville was the first large
American naval vessel to cross the
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1919-07-26

Is the high price of local straw,
,,orrias also due to "the demand
from Europe
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1919-07-26
RIOTS AT sTRAuseoURe
. . . . . = v
ToDAY's WEATHER

y By local observer United States Z
= Weather Bureau:
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-10-27
the demands the men have advanced were
in Status quo'
Only Talk in Washington.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 27.-The coal
strike was discussed briefly today by the
senate. Senator Thomas, Democrat, of
Colorado, asked unanimous consent for
immediate adoption of his resolution pro-
posing the declaration of full support OF
congress to the administration in his eff
forts to meet the situation and to main
tain law and order but on objection by
Senator Borah, Republican, of Idaho, the
measure went over.
Senator Borah said he was not willing
to commit himself in advance to an unan-
nounced program of the situation in deal
ing with the strike. Senator Thomas an
nounced that he would call up the resolu-
tion again tomorrow
President Wilson's statement on the
strike situation was commended by SEN
ators Borah and Thomas but the Idaho
senator said the administration had an
nounced no definite program, adding if it
would oppose it.
Senator Borah told the senate he was
thoroughly opposed to the attitude of FL
bcll II. NdiS, clldlIuldu OF the OnlLeu
States Steel corporation, and his associ-
ates in refusing to deal with labor SEN
ator Thomas also said he disapproved of
Mr. Garys stand.
Senator Edge, Republican, of New Jer-
sey, proposed repeal of the antitrust laws
excepting labor organizations from prose
cution
If the soft coal miners do strike, de-
spite the Presidents notice, it is surmised
| that these steps will be taken to insure
the continued operation of the Mines
/. Full guarantee of protection to such
miners as remain at work, or who come ir
to take the strikers places, which means
that the United States army will police
| the mining districts.
| ,. Injunction proceedings forbiddinl
the officers of the unions from ordering
out the men in violation of the contract
| 3. Prosecution of as many of the min
] ers as may be necessary under the conspir
acy statutes and the wartime food ano
fuel acts.
4. Taking over the mines under til,
Presidents war power, and their opera
tion through the winter to prevent tn
suffering and commercial dislocation tina
would result from stoppage of the ma
tion's fuel supply. att
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-10-27
Continued on Page 81
HUNTING PARTY
HAD ELEVEN DEER
Animals Were Strapped to Running
Boards Of Three Autos-On Way
from Maine to Pennsylvania.

Nine deer hunters with IL deer blew
into town Saturday evening in three tour
ing cars and put up at the Brooks House,
and they attracted much attention as they
were garbed in hunting costumes with
conspicuous red caps to make them easily
distinguishable in the woods and lessen
the danger of accidental shooting.
The deer were strapped to the running
boards of the automobiles, and a large
crowd gathered around to examine the
trophies. Later the car were run to
the Brattleboro garage, where they re-
mained over night
Yesterday morning the hunting party
resumed its trip, headed for Pennsylvania,
where the homes of the hunters are To-
Gated, in various parts of the state.
The men, some of whom were making
their first hunting trip, had just come
from the Rangeley lakes in Maine. where
they had been several days. They ex-
pected to reach home tomorrow.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-10-27
Scores of People Injured In
Fight In Brooklyn
This Morning
MUCH SHOOTING
WITH REVOLVERS
Police Reserves Called to Quell the Dis
turbance One Policeman Serious
ly Hurt BY Flying Brick - Two
/ Men Sent to Hospital.

NEW YORK, Oct. 27.-Scores of per-
sons were injured in a battle between
1000 striking longshoremen and several
hundred men who were on their way
to work at the Bush terminal docks in
Brooklyn this morning. Between so and
100 revolver shots were fired and sticks,
stones, bricks and clubs used by the COM
batants. Police reserves were summoned.
The disturbance occurred at 43d and
I'd avenue, Brooklyn. One policeman was
struck in the head by brick and serious
ly injured. Of the 10 men arrested, two
were taken to hospital, while the Others
wounded in the fighting were taken over
by friends.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-10-27
BIG BEAR HUNT
ON DOVER HILLS
Organized Campaign Against Bruin to
Take Place Next Saturday
Many Sheep Killed.

Bears have become SO thick in Dover
that an organized attack upon them
viii be made Saturday. Nov. /. Hunt
ers from all parts of Windham county
are expected TO participate as a general
invitation is being extended to them.
The nimrods VIII gather at a. m.,
part of them at the Potter farm in
South Wardsboro and the remainder at
Henry Sherman's place in East Dover.
They will be captained by Leon Stock
er of South Wardsboro and Charles
Turner of East Dover, and from the
points mentioned win cover the wild
country which makes up much of the
northeastern part of the town.
Between 40 and so sheep and lambs
have been killed by bears in Dover
during the past few weeks and sew
eral automobile parties have reported
catching glimpses of bears along the
roadsides.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-10-27
Ransom of S15O,000 Paid
to Mexican Bandits Sc
cured His Freedom
WASHINGTON DOESN'T
KNOW WHO PAID IT
Inquiry On This Point Sent to Mexican
Government Senator Myers Holds
Up Resolution Demanding Invasion
of Mexico.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 27.-Release of
William o. Jenkins, American consular
agent at Puebla, Mexico, who was kid
mapped by bandits on Oct. 10, was effected
by payment of the $l50O00 in gold de-
manded by the captors, the state depart
ment was advised today by the American
embassy at Mexico City. The despatch
did not make clear whether the Mexican
government or friends OF jenkins paid the
ransom. An inquiry as to this point has
been sent to Mexico City by the state
department.
Announcement of the release of Jenkins
was made in the following statement by
the department: William O. Jenkins,
the American consular agent who was
robbed and kidnapped in Pueblo, Mexico,
on Oct. 10, has been released following
payment OF ransom, according to a mes
sag from the American embassy at Mexico
City"
The message to the department said
that M. Z. Hanna, third secretary of the
embassy, who was sent to Puebla, report.
ed yesterday that he had received mes
sage from jenkins sent from within the
Mexican federal lines that the ransom
had been paid to the kidnappers and
that he was on his way to Puebla.
Senator Myers, Democrat, of Montana
| today asked the senate to defer action
on his resolution calling on the President
to use the armed forces of the United
States to rescue jenkins and to punish
his captors. Mr.. Myers said he desired
to await confirmation of the release O
Jenkins before pressing for action. Sen
ator Poindexter, Republican, of Wash
ington, suggested that congress might pro
/ vide provision to be used in rescuin,
| Americans captured from time to TIM
| by Meixcans
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-10-27
MEMBERSHIPS TO
DATE FROM JAN. 1
Red Cross Drive Comes Early to Avoid
Christmas Rush-ResoIutions Of
Knights of Columbus.

so long as there's sickness, suffering,
disaster, the Red Cross must stand by.'
Whatever the immediate issue, Red
Cross must go on"
Americans greatness is her capacity
for service
These are only few of the slogans
which have been adopted for the Red
Cross roll call which will be opened Sun
day, Nov. 2, and will continue to Nov. IL.
All memberships will date from Jan. /,
but the campaign will be conducted this
year early in November instead of at
Christmas time as last year, in order to
avoid the great rush of work which al
ways is necessary in other lines at that
season.
Many individuals and organizations al
ready have sgnifed their desire to assist
in any way possible toward making the
roll call a success. To this end appropri.
ate and definite action was taken at a
meeting of members of knights of Column
bus held in Burlington Oct %, when the
following resolutions were adopted:
Whereas, at a duly called meeting OF
the state deputy, district deputies and
grand knights of the Knights of Columbus
for the state of Vermont Oct. %, 1919
it was called to the attention of this
body that the third roll call and member.
ship drive of the American Red Cross is
to take place Nov. to Nov IL, 1919, and
Whereas, this body realizes that the
American Red Cross is an organization
existing for the aid and welfare of man.
kind in times of distress and disaster and
is entitled to the allegiance and assistance
of all true and loyal Americans. There
fore be it hereby
Resolved, that the officers and mem.
bers of the Knights of Columbus of the
state of Vermont, both Individually and
collectively hereby pledge to the Ameri
can Red Cross their hearty support and
cooperation in this most praiseworthy
undertaking and offer their sincere assist
ance in any way in which they may be oi
service"