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Mohave County miner and our mineral wealth., 1921-03-11
BOUGHT FOR A SONG
 PRODUCES MILLIONS

Bought for fifty cents. Sold fol $1,2O0. Resold for $2OO,OOO. Anc valued a few years later at millions.
 This is the history of the famous old Whale mine near Idaho Springs as related to the Denver Post by Ma. than s. Hurd, 86 years old, pioneer mining man, who lives at 138 West First avenue.
 l It's story which had it's inception back in '59 and '60, when thousands f of adventure-some young men, strick- en with the gold fever, crossed the plains by ox-team, on horseback and even afoot to wrest from the Rockies their fortunes.
 And playing the leading role are Col. John M. Dumont of Denver, also 86 years old and a pioneer mining man and Hurd himself.
 "In 1860 I left Denver in the rush to the newly discovered gold fields at Spanish Bar, about two miles from where Idaho Springs is located now," said Hurd. "There I met Dumont."
 "It was customary in those days, when we made our own laws, to form mining districts whenever such a rush occurred. The first persons reaching the camp after the original discovery could stake off 200-foot claims adjoin- ing the original claim. The next could procure claims adjoining these, and so on.
 "Then as the camp grew, and it was necessary to support some sort of local government, it became necessary to tax these claims. Of course, many of them would prove to be valueless, and their original claimants would aban- don them to be sold for taxes.
 'It was at such a sale, held in the rear of an old shack, that I bought the claim which later became a part of the Whale mine. The owner had abandoned it, believing it was too far from the original strike to contain pay ore. Nobody would bid on it, so finally I offered half dollar. No one fd1Seu IuG, SO tIlC Cldllll Woo hiAoSiNSN down to me for 50 cents.
 "A few months later 1 did some work on the claim during my spare time, and uncovered what seemed to be traces of pay ore. Dumont looked the claim over, and offered me $1,2OO for it. I was glad enough to sell.
 "He developed the claim, found rich ore, bought some adjoining ground and a few years later sold the whole business for $2OO,0O0. Think of it. s2OO,OOO for the the claim l had bought for 50 cents.
 But that's not the end of the story. Since that time $2,O0O,0OO worth of ore has been taken from the Whale mine. Offers of several millions of dollars for it have been refused.
 "But this story isn't uncommon as t sounds. Similar sales and dlscov- cries were happening continually in hose days"
 Hurd made and lost several fortunes n mining in Colorado. He was ac- lively engaged in mining operations ,ntil the characterization of silver was ,ffected, when he retired.
 Colonel Dumont came to Denver in 1858, riding mule across the plains rom the Mississippi river.
 Besides the Whale mine, he devel- ped the Freeland mine at Freeland, which he sold for $200,000. This mine ince has produced more than $2,OOo,- 100 worth of ore.
 He also developed the Lone Tree nine at Freeland, at one time a big producer. He still owns this property.
 
 Wrv Neck
Mohave County miner and our mineral wealth., 1921-03-11
INTRODUCES MEMORIAL
 FAVOR|NC GOLD BONUS

| "tiiS 10 c SoPy ol q 3hcllloIld introduced into the senate by Senator Curtin, of Mohave County:
 SENATE CONCURRENT
 MEMORIAL
 WHEREAS the increased cost of mining and producing gold within the State of Arizona, has become so great as to prohibit the operation of proven pgold properties, and to discourage the future prospecting of gold; and
 WHEREAS, the present stagnant state of the copper market has fur ther diminished the activities of the mining industries of the state; and
 WHEREAS, the most vital interests and material welfare of the state are associated with the prosperity of the mining industry, and it devolves upon everyone to do his utmost to aid, en- courage and further the mining and production of gold, it is, therefore,
 RESOLVED, by the Senate of the Fifth State Legislature of the State of Arizona, in regular session assem- bled, the House of Representatives concurring, that the Congress of the United States be Memorialized to give immediate consideration to H. R. No. 13,2O1, the so-called "McFadden Bill', providing for the payment of premium on newly mined gold, to the end that the said H. R. 13,201, the McFadden Bill, be enacted. It is further.
 RESOLVED: That copy of these Resolutions and this Memorial, suit ably engrossed and signed by the President of the Senate and the Speak CT of the House of Representatives, be transmitted to the President of the United States Senate, also to the Speaker of the National House of Representatives, to Congressman Louis T. McFadden, and one to each of our representatives in Congress, praying them and each of them to use their utmost endeavors to secure the passage of the aforesaid H. R. 13,2O1.
Mohave County miner and our mineral wealth., 1921-03-11
A PiOus Hope

The book of memoirs by Mrs. H. H. Asquith, the ex-premier's wife, is shocking, though not so shocking as the memoirs of Lady Cardigan which shocked some $90,00O out of the pock- cts of the reading public before the war.
 There is good story about Mrs. Asquith and her book. She wrote it at odd moments, quite unbeknownst to her politician husband. Then, one morning, she laid on the breakfast table before him check for $65,O00.
 "There!" she said. "I've written my memoirs, and that is what they have paid me for them"
 MT. Asquith put on his pince-nez, studied the check and said:
 "Well, my dear, all I can say is that hope the volume isn't worth it." Free Press.
Mohave County miner and our mineral wealth., 1921-03-11

don't know any more about poetry
 than a porcupine knows about Para
 disc. If you'd stand up and recite a few pages from mail-order catalogue I have no doubt you'd put the proper feeling into it, and move your audi ence to tears, but it's a crime for a man like you to mangle a beautiful poem, full of sentiment and melody.
 "There ought to be law against that sort of thing. Some of the best poems in the country have been ruined by common or garden elocutionists. Nowadays people smile when you mention 'Curfew Must Not Ring To- night It has been recited so much by people with cracked voices that it has become a joke. Yet if you exam inc the poem calmly and impartially you will find that 1t has great deal of merit.
 ''In the schools the pupils are per mitted to recite some of our best poems, and the poems aren't fit for anything after it. The school author tties should prohibit this sort of thing, and prepare volume of cheap asbes- tos poetry that is fool proof, that can't be injured, no matter what you do to 1t. There is plenty of punk poetry in the world, and a collection of this stuff would serve the schoolboy elo- cutionists just as we'll as the high class poetry that is so easily spoiled.
 "When I went to school, about a hundred years ago, there was tall, freckled, gangling boy, who talked through his nose, with sort of whine that sounded like filing a saw. There was to be a school entertainment, and this boy was down for a recitation. The teacher never asked him what he was going to recite, but gave him the right of way. Teachers continue to make the same mistake, even as we go to press. They should choose the poems which are to be butchered to make a Roman holiday and select something that won't rip, ravel or run down at the heel.
 'This boy stood up before the school and droned through Gray's 'Elegy.' Now, that's one of the best rhymes ever composed. It was written by a journeyman poet who put in seven years at it, in the time when they had ten-hour days. He wanted to leave behind him a poem that would stand the severest tests of the government inspectors, and he did. In my opinion there is nothing better in any lan- guage. It Is rather melancholy, but it has sort of doggone soothing qual- ity that is balm to the bruised spirit of landlord when he finds that the receipts of his hotel don't equal the expenses.
 "Time and again, when discouraged and played out, have started to read that poem, and as soon as I get fair. ly into it, I seem to see that blamed gangling schoolboy, in his high-water garments, and hear him droning through those verses, making a noise like a sawmill on a wet day. It's more than forty years since he made a violent assault upon the Elegy, but 1t seems like yesterday. It's the same way with Hamlet's 'Soliloquy.' Every time hear or see that gem think of a fat youth who recited it in our school, and then burst into tears.
 "There's no sense in such a bust. l ness, and congress ought to do some. thing, doggone it."
Mohave County miner and our mineral wealth., 1921-03-11
Just Fancy,

"Whatcher figuring out, JimmieT'
 "Tm thinking what fortune 1t would be for someone If I could fig ure out how to harness the energy that is wasted in shimmy dances."- Florida Times-Union.
Mohave County miner and our mineral wealth., 1921-03-11
Skill Explained

Young Wife-Your mother fine cook? I don't believe it. I've heard that your father was chronic dys- peptic.
 Husband Well, that's all right; mother learned by practicing on fath- er-Boston Transcript.
Mohave County miner and our mineral wealth., 1921-03-11

afraid that when I stand up to re- cite, I'll have for gotten every word of it."
 q hope so," said tn e hotelkeeper. "Such a poem as 'Annabel Lee de. ser yes better treatment tn an you are qualified to give it. You have a voice like a guinea hen, and you telescope your words. and yOu
Mohave County miner and our mineral wealth., 1921-03-11
True

"The fabulous salaries of motion picture stars are going to be reduced q know one thing"
 "And what is that?"
 "Their press agents will be the last persons to hear about ."-Birming- ham Age-Herald.
Mohave County miner and our mineral wealth., 1921-03-11
Claarette Smoking.

Cigarette smoking is on the increase all over the world, according to census of the industry. In 1919 39,- 100000 "coffin nails" were smoked in the United States and more than 16,- OOO, 100000 were exported.
Mohave County miner and our mineral wealth., 1921-03-11
Freak of Acoustics,

| In the whispering gallery of St. Paul's cathedral in London the faint est sound is faithfully conveyed from one side of the dome to the other, but can not be heard at any intermediate point.
Mohave County miner and our mineral wealth., 1921-03-11
Title Chasing

Do you think people are chasing titles as much as they used to-"
 "More," answered Miss Cayenne. "The titles are the most striking feat ures of the motion-picture plays."- Washington Star.
Mohave County miner and our mineral wealth., 1921-03-11
HARD ON THE POETS

SST'M SCHEDULED to recite Anna
 ! bel Lee at an entertainment to- night" confessed the retired merchant. i've been repeating the poem to myself almost constantly for several days, and know every comma in it, but I'm
Mohave County miner and our mineral wealth., 1921-03-11
Far From 1t

"Am I the first girl you ever kiss ed?"
 "No, dearest, I was in the movies for six years. "-Louisville Courier Journal.
Mohave County miner and our mineral wealth., 1921-03-11
Accounting for the Blue

Mrs. Bacon-They do say that a single grain of indigo will color ton of water.
 Mir. Bacon-Do you suppose that Is why the milk is so blue this morning. dear?
Mohave County miner and our mineral wealth., 1921-03-11
BIG MINING DEAL
 PENDING IN SONORA

It was rumored on the street this morning that a mining deal of con- siderable importance to Nogales is about to be consummated, between a prominent Nogales citizen and Los Angeles and New York capitalists, the latter being represented by F. F. Clay" ton of New York.
 The deal involves one of the most promising properties in the rich Altar district of Sonora, carrying good val ues in both gold and silver, and it is rumored that active development work will be commenced by the pur- chasers at an early date. Confirma- tion of the rumors was impossible this morning, but it is hoped that com plete story of the transaction will be cbtainable soon.-Nogales Oasis.
 
 MINER WANT ADS ARE BUSI.
 NESS WINNERS
Mohave County miner and our mineral wealth., 1921-03-11
Wry Neck

Woman-A big, strong man like you begging. You ought to look around for work.
 Tramp--Excuse me, lady, but I've got such a stiff neck, I simply cant look around-Boston Globe.
Mohave County miner and our mineral wealth., 1921-03-11

Full Line of LEGAL BLANKS Now in Stock at the Miner
 Office. Among them are the following: Power of Attorney Bill of Sale
 Bond for Deed Leases
 Mining Location Blanks Chattel Mortgage Realty Mortgage Bill of Sale
 Notice of Non-Liability Agreement or Contract Bargain and Sale Deed Leases
 Affidavit of Labor
 Performed. SEE US FOR ANYTHING IN THE LEGAL BLANKS LINE MOHAVE COUNTY
 MINER
Mohave County miner and our mineral wealth., 1921-03-11

Repairing of tires, our speciality. Underwood's. (Adv.)
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-06-09
GATHER FOR OIL DASH TO
 FAR NORTH

Edmonton, Alta. June e.-Fortune seekers from all parts of Canada and various parts Of the United States are gathering for their dash into the far north oil and mineral fields when navigation opens about the middle of June.
 Edmonton, Fort McMurTay and Peace River Crossing, the latter two gateways into the Mackenzie river basin oil fields, are showing signs of great activity with large fleets of river steamers and gasoline boats getting ready for the short summer transportation season
 Edmonton railroad yards are jam ming through freight for north points and both Fort McMurray and Peace River Crossing are expert encing unpreced prosperity and hustle, all coming from the first wave of the oil boom
 The little town of Fort McMurTay has already doubled it's population since last fall and with the opening of navigatioin is expected to reach four times it's previous size Many new buildings are being erected, while along the banks of the river, boats, scows and lumber craft are being constructed
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-06-09
Credit Mems
 Annual Meet

San Francisco, June 9-Discussions and talks on credits and finances as they affect the nation will be held at the twenty-sixth annual convention of the National Association of Credit Men to be held here June 12 to IT. Between 1,500 and 2,000 credit men and financial authorities of the coun- try are expected to attend
 '.Amerca's Responsibilities as a Creditor Nation will be one of the subjects on the program for general discussion, with Henry M Robinson. president of the First National Bank of Los Angeles, Cal, making the principal address
 w. F. H. KoeIsch of New York, president of the association, will call the meeting to order and preside at the sessions. Vernon Hall of Dallas, Tex, will respond to the address of welcome by Gov. William D. Stephens of California.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-06-09

Tokho, June S-(By the A P:J-AI- Iuding to the Japanese idea that an international reduction of arInainenIs ---:II Iove Q better chance of success ,T nreceded by a Japanese-America conference to fix general diplomatic no45cies. the Jiji Shinpo, today says that Americas increasing fortrIlca- f ;1gIv- ambitious program in the Aslat- ic mainland" make the arrangement difficult.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-06-09
Special; Victrola TX with cabinet S89.5O.

Victrola TX in either mahogany or oak finish; ready to play to your delight every Victor record A splendid it's merry music at many pleasant dance restl even ing.
 Completed by special cabinet for records that cabinet converting 1t into almost a cabinet instrument Special price for the combination $89.5O Notable lot of dance records is available for this SuInmer-each at S5 cents.
 Fourth floor
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-06-09
Hats with true spirit of Summer.

Freshly made ready for companionshp with cool love- ly dresses hats light and dainty and beautiful that marked by the cool beauty and charm of real Summer spirit.
 Duvetyn hats in jade and navy and gray and t1r- onoise some embroidered srnartlv- $6.5O satin hats in white navy with trimming of beads and tassels and ribbon very brilliant and richS5 Georgette crepe hats with full graceful brIns and in er1endid co1ors- $5 Felt hats of marked chic eect in deghtng color va rety which includes orange orchid jade flame copenhagen and white $3.95 Ribbon tams of unique charm, white and fine coors-
 $3.95
 foor.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-06-09

Washington lodge, No 19. held a great communication on Monday eve ming. June 6, when over 200 mem bers were present
 The occasion was the visit of Dis trict Deputy Scofeld, Past Grand Master Andrew J. Hauocks Deputy Grand Warden Frank L. Wilder, Judge of Probate Panl L. Miller. F. W, Tracy, clerk of the Superior court; c. W, Marks, associate Grand Chap lain, and former Gov HolcoIno were present The work was in the E. A. degree and refreshments were served in the banquet hall
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-06-09
Fine white Summer WOOlens.

To grace the many occasions upon which woolen fab ric of white approprate and of great service because of their weight and strength and fir1nness. Storm serge equally excellent for skirts and for chil drens attire, A inches wide Sl.5O Fine serges and French serges, smooth but sturdy of weave 42 and 54 inches wide $2 and S4 Pure wool flannel soft and beautiful but firm of texture ideal for sports wear, 54 inches wide S4
 Third
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-06-09

On3y three Pomona members od Hrmouy Grange attended the Fa1r' fiead County Pomona meeting at Con- nonda1e last "Wednesday
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-06-09

Townsend Cox is enjoying a Vlsft xrth his brother, Attorney Wilnot IT. Cox of New Canaan
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-06-09
MONROE

Louis Fohre11bach has accepted a position in Monroe
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-06-09

Henrv Waters and Bill Lee are Colby college students home from WanerviIle, Me- for the summer mol tdayS-
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-06-09

Miss Minnie Osborne, who has been at the Bridgeport hospital for few weeks, has returned home.
 The many friends of Frank Be<aH oS- lev IVx.Icomed him home after II weeks at the Ga1en hospital during which he underwent a serious opera tion- He was in his old place Tn the choir of St Peters church last Sun dav which he has occupied for many wears. and was sadly missed during , his absence ,,oz
 The children of MT and Mrs. FVeo Ha1dricl- have recovered from the cEiclran
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-06-09

Lewis N, Thompson met with qulte a serious accident by being kicked on The knee by a. horse at Samuel Huro S last week Although the doctor thinks there are no bones broken, ne is unable to step on his doot, put a,-oInd oo crutches and it is hoped he will soon be walking again.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-06-09

Miss Lois Standish with a school mate from the Dan6ury Normal school spent Sunday at her home III this place.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-06-09

It is rumored that the school in the East Village district will be closed next year. the pupils being transport ed to Monroe Center
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-06-09
WOmen's cool knit union suits S1 & $1.25.

Athena union suits cool of and light of weight and with the special features which make Athena comfortable than usual underwear Plenty of fitness at bust narrowed shoulders straps which do not slip which gape- According to size-$1 6 $1.25.
 Separate vests and pants of similar style very piece tailored as is ones outerwear-75e and 95c.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-06-09

Weather-Part1y cloudy today and Erida- unsettled.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-06-09
Summers needed toilet wares are ready at special price.

ed with coming of heated d and service every day 5h the special merit of mag
 Soaps Cuticura-7c; for soc Physicians and SurgeonS-9c. Packers Tar-17c; 3 for soc Jergen's violet glycerine woodbury's-f7c; 8 for soc. Resinol-17c; for soc Palm O1ive-6 for 40c. Laco caStile-15c.
 Face Powders La Blache-45c- Pompeian beauty-45c- bier KiSS-42c. Coty's L'Origon-6ec- Mavis-47c. Dorin's compact rouge and pow der-37c-
 Talcums Mennen's-17c; for soc bier KisS-21c- Mary Garden-22c- Houbigant's-S9c- Comfort-2Oc. Johnson's Baby-17c, 3 for soc
 Creams Daggett & Ramsden, tubes,-sc and 19c. Daggett & RamsdeT, jars,-Z9c and 39c. Pompeian 1nasage,-45c and 65c Pompeian night-tubes-29c- Pompeian night,-jar-42c- Ponds vanishing and cold, jars.- 23c and 45c- Elcaya-45c. StillTnan's freckle-39c- DeMeridor-jars-23 and 45c- Kinds honey and atnond-34c-3 for S1.
 French toothbrushes Special lot of brushes rated as second choice Splendid brist1es and fine models, handles have small hurts. Three and four rows of brist1es; of genuine French exceIlence-21c- le, front
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-06-09

netic price
 Toothpastes 1 KoIynos-3 for soc. Dr. Byon's-3 for soc | Pebeco|3 for S1. Pepsodent-3 for $1- Forhan's sman-21c, 8 for COG. Forhan's large-42c; 3 for S1-2o.
 For the Hair Mulsifed cocoanut oil-34c; 2 for | Dannderine; small 27c
 medium 36c |
 large 69c | McGrath's hair food-6Oc and S1. Amani shampoo-12Ac pkg. Deodorants 6 Disinfectants Odorono-25c and 45c- Mum-17c; for soc Neet-45c and S9c- De1atone-79c. Lysor22c and 45c- LavoriS-22c and 42c- Listerine-21c, 42c and roc Peroxide-Sc 13c and 1Sc-
 Useful sundries Cutex manicure sets-42c Absorbent cotton, 16 oz- rorl-29c. and S5c-
 Sponge bags-39c. Wash-cloth cases-1ec to 69c- Tourist cases-65c to S1.75. Incense burners-19c- Incense, rose and violet-10c and 12Nc.
 Powder puffs. flesh coler-foc- Vanity bass-15c soc and 75c- White combS-45c.
 Brushes Hair brushes with rubber cushion 79c-
 Nail scrubs, good and f1rm-Sc- Tooth brushes, good quality, and rows bristles,-15c-
 Center ais
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1921-03-04

Ting tong circles. was arrested
shortly afterward as one OF the slay.
crs and that In why war II near be
tween the sucy DonTs and the Jung
Wings. Also that n why Dong Iai
Is under arrest m tho slav. Efri who
went 90 war. fg u was discovered
tina, Chew chuey was the master OF
''th- wistfui one"
Here tho rs~y turns hack IN tho
month OF November. In a night when
tho young men Of tho Jung Wing
tong were gathered about tho tahles
OF a Chinatown cafe.
Slave girls waited about % enter.
tain them Among the hanqueter,
was Chew Chuey.
Late In tho evening uhe door Of
the banquet room opened and IN
walked Go F'oin. A. member Of IN.
other tong this was an act Of al.
mos, unprecedented daring and an
open Insult
Yet such was one reputation Of Go
Foin as a killer tina, not a man IN
him Most Of them rucsaed why Go
r'cln had come. and they looked
toward Dang TAI But tho banquet
did not halt
Go Foin waited his tirn.. Then he
walked "a tho end Of the room wher.
Dong fai stood and announced that
he had como % take her with him.
This was. IN the master ~ the siaYe
riri. ns a glove 20 the duolist Ye,
riri dli. Fhr siapred tho man and
shsved him away. Co roin grabbed
a knife from tho table and stabbed
her. And rti'i tho hanuu.ters nnt.
foiiiiy ignoring tbs KILLER" Go Foin