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OPHlR NOUN TAIN is
STILL RICH IN COL
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farms. At the same time develop
ment work was done on the Daddy
group. This becoming very promising
the farms were mortgaged and the
money derived was put into the Daddy
until the showing had become suffi-
GENTLY satisfying that reduction works
were justified. They had, however,
not taken into consideration the cost
of such a plant, and that the mine Oh
it's prospective output would not be
taken as security by a machinery
house. Being in severe straits they
appealed to the writer, and he agreed
to guarantee the payment for machin-
cry in six months. A 1O-stamp steam
power mill was promptly shipped by
Fraser & Chalmers of Chicago and in
stalled, but without any saving Access
series, excepting amalgamation. The
mill began to turn out gold bars to
surprise the camp, and never were the
local knockers" more thoroughly sur
prised than that a Sky pilot" could
operate a gold mine successfully.
Forty men were employed; everything
was running as smoothly as clock
work, the quartz became baser as
depth was attained, but the vein wild
ened to II inches and two feet; mill
feed was plentiful, and no concern was
shown about so per cent of the values
going into the creek. The mortgages
in Whitman county were the first con-
sideratiOn: they were satisfied. Then
the machinery was paid for. Still the
gold bars were turned out, when the
west side line of the claim butted
against a foreign location. Immediate
steps were taken to embody this ioca-
ton and it was promptly purchased for
cash for $4,000 from Charles Mead
and Major w. w. Woods. The claim
was called the Denver. Here the
writer is compelled to interpolate
mining tragedy. the only one that has
occurred in the 40 years history of
North Side lode life.
Recalls Tragedy.
Frank Reed, of local Buckeye fame,
having heard of the wonderful success
of the "slxy pilot" in the Daddy, left
his claims on Dream gulch temporarily
to prospect Ophir mountain. He was
unquestionably a thorough prospector
and quick to read the surface indica-
lions. He interviewed the Daddy peo-
pie about their lines and the same day
located the Denver After doing what
he supposed to be sufficient work to
hold the claim under the law he re-
turned to his cabin on the Buckeye
Boy in Dream gulch. The next day he
was called upon to go to Bald noun
tain in Eagle district, where a gold
quartz excitement had been worked up
over some extraordinarily rich float
that had been brought in from there by
a Jew friend He was gone several
days. On his return he was informed
by a friend that his claim near the
Daddy had been jumped by Hymen f.
Wolf. a well known local Jew of saloon
and placer notoriety. and that Wolf
had had the claim surveyed by George
r. Trask OF Wallace, that day. 1t must
be stated here that Mr.. Trask ives en-
tirely innocent of any wrong in making
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or before the 18th day of April. 1922
to William } Stratton. secretary
treasurer of the corporation. at the Of
flee of the company. namely the office
of William J. Stratton, in the clyde
Taylor building, Wallace Idaho.
Any stock upon which this assess
ment remains unpaid on the 18th day
of April. 1922. will be delinquent and
advertised for sale at public auction
and unless payment is made before will
be sold on the 9Th day of May. 1922. at
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the company. namely the office OF
z 80 D. m. of said day at the office of
William j. Stratton, in the clyde Tay-
lor building. Wallace. Idaho, to pay the
delinquent assessment thereon together
with the costs of advertising and ex-
penses OF sale.
WILLIAM }. STRATTON,
Secretary Treasurer of the Idaho
Mines Leasing Company, clyde Tay
Tor Building, Wallace Idaho.
Ml6-A13-5t
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the survey, not knowing there was any
controversy about the ground Reed
had armed himself, in fact always went
armed, and proceeded to the sympo-
stun, where the principal crowd was
in the habit of gathering during the
evening. Immediately on entering he
saw Wolf at the farther end of the sa-
loon counter, drew his gun and was in
the act of aiming it at Wolf when Mr..
Trask, standing almost in line of the
aim rushed in on Reed to either take
the gun away from him or knock up
his arm. The action of Mr.. Trask
probably saved VOLTS life, but the re-
vOlver was discharged and the bullet
struck Robert Stevens, who was read
ing newspaper and sitting quietly in
chair, in the back of the head killing
him instantly. Stevens at the time
was a deputy sheriff. Reed was
promptly disarmed and conveyed to
the county Jail across the street, where
Charles Mead was jailor. When in the
street shouts of Hang him were
continuous but sober counsel pre-
vailed and the law was allowed to take
it's course. Reed was afterward con-
victed of manslaughter at Lewiston.
whittier his case had been transferred
on a change of venue. James II. Haw-
ley, of Boise was his attorney. Reed
was sentenced to eight years in the
penitentiary. but was pardoned on ac-
count of an incurable disease and died
in a hospital a short time afterward.
Stevens, the victim, was the head of
the Occident company on Ophir noun
tain. He was one of the most popular
men in the district and his death was
a severe blow to his company and his
close friends. Charles Mead. the jailor,
promptly relocated the claim, and, as
stated, sold it to the Daddy people for
$4,000.
Daddy Failure Explained.
The Denver proved to be a different
proposition from the horizontal veins.
1t was a perpendicular lead, running
north and SOUTH cutting all the flat
veins, which were not recovered by
exploration. A tunnel was run into the
mountain for $50 feet, following the
ledge all the way almost entirely IN
mill product. The quartz much of it
yielded we'll with free amalgamation,
but changed to the most complex mill
ing ore so far mined on the North
Side. entirely foreign to milling and
amalgamatiOn. Yet the milling pro-
cess was there. 1t would save a small
percentage of the gold. In order to
hold some of the other values from
going into the creek, two large canvas
tables, requiring an extra building,
were installed. Due either to improper
installation or Indifferent care, this eff
fort at concentration was not success
full, and the management became
stalled. There was an experienced
miilman from California in charge OF
the mill He experimental with chem
icals in the battery, but he could not
coax the gold content of the ore to
form a union with the quick. Result, !
collapse: and the mine and mill were
shut down They have remained
closed down. The ore was readily
crushed into fine pulp. but the 'sky
pilot" declined to put in a Whitley and /
surrendered ignominuously after max /
ing a phenomenal success in operation !
for several years. The long tunnel
also gave trouble, although an expe-
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NOTICE TO DELINQUENT STOCK
HOLDERS.

Office of the Hypotheek Mining and
Milling Company, Wallace, Idaho,
March 10. 1922
Notice is hereby given that there is
delinquent upon the following describ-
ed stock on account of an assessment
of five 90 mills per share levied on
the Sd day of January, 1922, the several
amounts set opposite the names of the
respective shareholders as follows, to-
Wit
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NOTICE OF DELINQUENT SALE.

Transfer Office of Jack Waite Mining
Co, Ltd, Spokane, Washington.
March l, 1922.
There is delinquent upon the follow
ing described stock on assessment lev
led on the 18th day of September, 1921,
the several amounts set opposite the
names of the respective shareholders,
as follows:
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NOTICE OF ASSESSMENT.

Office of the Idaho Mines Leasing
Company, Wallace, Idaho, March 10
1922.
Notice is hereby given that at a
meeting of the board of directors of
the Idaho Mines Leasing Company
held on the Sd day of March, 1922. an
assessment of five 60 cents per share
was levied upon the outstanding CAPT
tai stock of the corporation, payable on
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In accordance with law so many
shares of each parcel of said stock as
may be necessary will be sold at the
office of the Jack Waite Mining Com
pany at Eagle, Idaho. on the 9th day
of April, 1922, at 1000 a. m. of such
day to pay delinquent assessments
thereon, together with the costs of ad-
Vertising and expenses of sale
c. T. CHAMBERLAIN.
Secretary Jack Waite Mining Co. Ltd
M16-23-2t
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Daily Quotations Of Silver, Lead, Zinc and Copper
Which Are the Actual Basis of Settlement


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And in accordance with law so many
shares of each parcel of such stock rs
may be necessary will be sold on the
1st day of April, 1922, at 800 p m. of
said day. at the office of the company
in the clyde Taylor building, Wallace
Idaho. to pay the delinquent assess
ment thereon together with the costs
of advertising and expenses Of sale.
OTTO A OLSON.
Secretary Treasurer of the Hypotheek
Mining and Milling Company Gyde-
Taylor Building, Wallace, Idaho.
M16-30-3t
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Between 400 and 500 persons weekly
last year crossed the British channel
by airplane.
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Mining and Development
Companies of the Occur dAlenes

Called Delinquent Lsts-Doings Of
Companies of Special Interest to All Stockholders
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1922-04-08
VARIETY PROGRAM In
NEXT WEEKS MOVIES
Screen Plays At Empire The Com.
ing Week Are Much Above
The Average.

Norma Talmadge leaGs a cast o.
wellknown cinema players in "The
Branded Woman" which is the lead
of attraction at the Empire on Mon
day. The basic substance of the story
has to do with the develish influence
the denizens of the underworld are al
ways trying to exert over those above
their moral station of life, The pic
ture is First National attraction and
was produced on an elaborate scale.
The captivating Shirley Mason will
te seen on Tuesday in Little Miss
Smiles" If Miss Mason is piquant
as overland advance reviews credit
her with this-thcre should be treat
In store for those who 60 to see her
A new star comes to the Empire on
Wednesday, when Lester Cuno will be
seen in genuine wild west picture
entitled "Rlue Blazcs," with thrills
and action a plenty.
An extraordinary cast which in
cludes Enid Bennett, Otis Harlan, Lila
Leslie, Victory Bateman, Edward
Continued on Page 8
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1922-04-08
new RURAL SCHOOL TO
Be OPENED WEDNESDAY
Appropriate Program Arranged For
Opening OF Williams School,
Near This City, April IL.

The new school building at Will
;ams', near this city, has been COM
rleted and will be formally opened on
Wednesday, April IL. A dedicatory
program was to have been rendered
last month but owing to a stress of
bad weather the carpenters were un-
able to complete the building at the
appointed time.
A suitable program consisting of
recitations by school pupils, songs
and short addresses by Mr.. f. w.
%cMaster, County Superintendent,
Mr.. E. |. Oswald, County Agricultural
Agent and others will be made. A
beautiful new flag will be raised on
the occasion. All friends and patrons
Of the school are cordially invited to
Re present.
This new rural school building is q
Il great improvement over the old one
being both comfortable within and at
tractive without and the patrons,
teacher and pupils feel very proud of
it. The program will begin promptly
al 2.30 in the afternoon
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1922-04-08
MUNICIPAL ELECTION
WAS QUIET AFFAIR
Mr.. E. James Tull Again Elected
Mayor And MIR. W. E. Hall,
Councilman.

The town election on Tuesday pass
eo off quietly. Indeed one would have
never known that an election was be.
ing held SO quiet was the affair.
Mr.. f. James Tull was candidate
for mayor to succeed himself and Mr.
William E. Hall was a candidate fol
council to succeed himself. There
were just 81 votes cast, all being fol
the two respective candidates.
The polls were open from 8 A. M.
until 3 P. NJ, and to say the judge,
had "cinch" is to make the least Of
it. Due to the fact that Mr.. Tull anc
Mr.. Hall were not opposed they, or nj
one else, took an active part in the
ELECTION.
At this the beginning of Mayor
Tull's eighth and Mr.. Halls thirC
term as administrators of our city
government, the Democrat" extends
congratulations and best wishes for {
successful term of office.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1922-04-08
RITCHIE PRAISES WORK
OF GENERAL ASSEMBLY
Says Legislature Achieved Great tSuccessMarylands Law
Making Body Adjourned Monday Night After
Stormy Session In Senate

A departure from the custom was
made in the House with the presenta-
tion of silver basket to Miss Ris-
teau, the first woman to sit in the
General Assembly.
Among the measures which were
allowed to die in committee were the
following:
Giving the State police force
general powers of arrest.
Court consolidation in Balti-
more city.
To license and regulate near
beer saloons in Baltimore.
The soldiers bonus measure, al
ready passed by the Senate, went thru
the House with only four dissenting
votes.
"Dry forces defeated Delegate Civ
ems proposed constitutional amend
ment to make the question of the man.
.ufacture or sale of Intoxicating liqu-
ors the subject for a referendum
Senator Tydings' bill for the purchase
of the Susquehanna bridge went to tn,
Governor for signature when tho
Senate concurred in the House amend
ment.
Both Speaker Lee and President
Norris, and Majority Floor Leaders
Mcintosh of the Senate, and Gambril
of the House, were congratulated OF
the success of the entire administra
ton and Democratic party platform
program.
at was the Legislature, and not l
that achieved this success" said the
Governor just before adjournment
Members of both the Senate ana
Continued on Page s.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1922-04-08
MISS MARGARET BYRD
SUCCUMBS TO ILLNESS
Victim OF tuberculosis Passe.
Quietly Away Sunday. Funeral
Monday Afternoon.

One of the saddest deaths which has
occurred in the community recently is
that of Miss Margaret Byrd, daugh-
ter of Mr. and Mrs. I. T. Byrd, of this
city who passed quietly away at her
home on Cedar street Sunday morn
ing, April I'd.
Miss Byrd was young woman OF
tne christian chracter, quiet, gentle,
with pleasing manner, and beloved by
al, who knew her. Previous to her ILL
ness she held a responsible position
with Stewart & Co., Of Baltimore.
! eaving Baltimore, one year was
spent in a sanatorium and the last
fur years at her home in this city,
the greater part of the time confined
to her bed. Although intensely fond
of life and wishing above all to live
she was a patient sufferer, courag-
eously enduring pain and accepting
the inevitable with a fortitude unus
ual in one so young.
The floral offerings were numerous
and beautiful attesting to the high
esteem in which she was held by all
who knew her. She is survived by her
mother and father, four sisters: Mrs,
j. c. Craig, of CheraW s. c.; Mrs
4bel Bell, of Wachapreaguen Va;
llrs. Arthur Doughty, of New YORK
City, Mrs. Howard A. Young of thiS
city, and one brother, Mr.. William j.
Byrd, of Baltimore.
Funeral services were held in the NJ
L. Church. of which she was a mem
ber, conducted by the pastor, Rev. f
L. Bunce, on Monday afternoon at !:
o'clock, and interment made in the n
p. cemetery.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1922-04-08
M. P. CONFERENCE
y met WEDNESDAY
in CHESTERTOWN
Rev. E. L. Bunce Left Tuesday To
Be In Attendance Upon
The Sessions.
WILL BE RETURNED
TO POCOMOKE CITY

The 1922 session of the Maryland
Annual Conference of the M. p,
Church met in Chestertown, Md, on
Wednesday morning last and will con-
tinue in session probably until Tues
day next.
The conference covers a large terri
tory and by reason of the lay repre-
sentation is large body. The Rev.
J. H. Straughn is it's president and is
presiding over the session. Many mat
ters of vital interest to the church
will be considered during the wecl.
and the list of appointments for the
coming year are expected to be reac
on Monday or Tuesday of next week
Rev. E. L. Bunce, pastor of Bethany
Church of this city, left Tuesday last
to be III attendance. Mr.. F. M. Will
son was elected as delegate and Nj. F.
E. Covington as alternate to attend
the session. Mr.. Bunce has been in ou1
town two years, having been assigned
to the rastorate of Bethany Church at
the 1920 session. His work here has
been OF the highest order and the
church, in all Of its branches, has
made rapid strides under his leader
ship. The congregation and the town
generally are asking for his return
and it is certain that President
Straughn will not think of changin;
him. Few ministers have been held
in higher regard by the people of oul
town than Mr.. Bunce, and unless
something unforeseen happens he is q
fixture for Pocomoke for many years
to come.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1922-04-08

The General Assembly of Maryl9nd
f; dJourned sine die on Monday night
after one of the most interesting ses-
sions in the history of the State. The
House quit at 1915 A. NJ, while the
Senate was tied up in filabuster on
the Sheppard -Towner Maternity Bill
the lower house waiting three hours
or more for the Senate to conclude
their deliberations. The Senate wounC
'p it's session at 2.10 A. NJ, its IllihnS-
ter ending with the passage of tha
Maternity Bill.
+, The breaking up of the General AS
sembly in this manner has created 4
situation which, according to Senators
who are lawyers, will be carried to
tho Court of Appeals for decision az
to whether the Maternity bill, which
finally passed at o'clock in the morn.
ing, was legally passed. Eight op
rcnents of the bill refused to cast
their votes on the ground las stated
hy Senator Frick, "That the Stat
Senate is not now a legal body, the
constitutional limit to it's session nav
ing been reached and passed"
The usual last night crowd was II
band-probably larger than usua
There also was the usual throwing a
bout of papers, bills, waste basket:
and the like. There was an orchestr;
in the House, and while the Senate
(ilibustered the House members ecu
up" like schoolboys. There also was
the usual presentation of gifts to the
President of the Senate, the Speaker
Of the House and the minority anc
majority floor leaders of both cham
bers.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1922-04-08
MISS MOLLIE MILES
DIES OF PNEUMONIA
Formerly OF Pocomoke. For The
Past Several Months Has Re-
sided In Washington.

News reached here Wednesday of
the death of Miss Mollie Miles, who
died in an hospital in Washington, D.
c., Tuesday, April 4th of double pneu-
rlonia. The news came as complete
shock to her many friends here who
have been watching her illness with
deep interest and with every hope OF
a speedy recovery.
Miss Miles is we'll known in this
community, having spent practically
all her life here. She was woman of
fine Christian character, member of
ST. Mary's Episcopal Church of this
city, regular attendant and took an
active interest not only in the work OF
t;lat church but in her Masters King
dom. Always gracious and with g
sincere desire to promote the happi-
hess of others she was ever ready tC
do a kind act or deed of charity.
More than a year ago Miss Miles
with her sister, Miss Laura Miles
moved to Washington, d. c., where
the latter is engaged in Government
work in that city Miss Miles had
practically recovered from her recent
attack of pneumonia when she suffer
ed relapse and was removed to the
hospital. Death occurred shortly af-
ter the second attack.
Funeral services were held in st
Mary's Episcopal Church of this city
conducted by the rector, Rev. l.. l.
Williams. Interment was made in the
T. E. cemetery.
She is survived by her sister, Miss
Laura Miles, of Washington, D. c.
and two brothers, Mr.. Samuel Miles
of Chicago, ILL.,, and Mr.. William Miles
cf this city.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1922-04-08
WELL KNOWN FARMER
DIES In HOSPITAL
MIR. Gordy c. Pusey Dies Following
Operation. Funeral Services
Held Sunday Afternoon.

Mr.. Gordy c. Pusey, a respected
citizen of this locality died IN the
Peninsula General Hospital, Salisbury
Md, Friday morning, March 81, aged
e3 years. He had been in ill health
for some time and his death, follow
ing an operation, was due to a COM
plication of diseases.
Mr.. Pusey was a successful farmer
and highly esteemed citizen of this
locality and has spent, practically all
his life in this community. About q
year ago he moved to Pitts Greek
neighborhood where he resided up tc
the time of his death. His death came
IS shock to his many friends
throughout this section where he is
generally known and liked.
Funeral services were held Sunda!
afternoon in the M. P. Church of this
city, conducted by the pastor, Rev. f
L. Bunce. Interment was made in the
NJ. P. cemetery.
Besides his widow he is survived
cne daughter, Mrs. Lora benson, neal
Tocomoke; and two sons Mr., Edgar
I'usey, near this city, and Mr.. Puscy
of Westover, Md.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1922-04-08
ACTIVITIES OF THE
COMMISSIONERS ROOM
Long List Of Bills Ordered Paid At
Last Meeting Of Worces-
ter Board.

The county commissioners for Wor
cester met on Tuesday, March 28th
IN Snow Hill, with the following mem
bers present, Stagg, Powell, Davidson
ard Dickerson. AS there were 81
many matters to be given attention
the board was compelled to meet a
gain the following day in order tt
clear up the work The treasure
vas ordered to pay the following
bills:
Gordon E. Mock, road work, $1,000
Elisha Hastings, road work ant
merchandise, $3.50.
Norman Jones, road work, $21.25.
Robert S. Wilkerson, road work
$17.40.
Geo. T. Bishop, road work, $118.90
w. C. Hudson, road work, S24.88.
Blake & Lankford, shells, $4,000.
Poe. Fdw. Co., mdse,, $27.18.
w. H. Matthews & Co., shells
$2450O.
C. w. Jones, road work, $174.10.
Adkins & Co., lumber, $10.0S.
Saml. Burbage, hauling ashes
p10.69.
Elk. L. Tull, road work, $500 y
Eugene Pusey, road work, $35.97.
VIM. Goodman, mdse. for prisoner
$500.
j. B. Courtney, work at Cour
House, $12.45.
S. T. Pruitt, road work, $3.50.
r. V. Dennis ,road work, $3.50.
II. Lee Timmons. road work
$3.50.
Harry C. Rayne, registrar, ,$4.2O.
F. w. Wilson, registrar, $5I75.
Leroy Smith, registrar, ,$34.50.
G. w. Adkins, hauling shells, $70.4
F. B. Hill, road work, $34.00.
Henry Lambertson, road woll;
$2O.70.
r. w. Sharpley, shells, $4,000.
Standard Oil Co., oil, $3.50.
C. C .Redden, balance from meeting
$4.40.
Luther Parsons, road work and dit
ching, ,$33.25.
r. N. Stagg, road work, $5.75.
John Deavereaux, wood for cour
house, $4,000.
S. f. Shockley, road work, $500.
Milton Peniwell, road work, $3.50.
U. H. Grey, bridge lumber genera
roads, $177.98.
James West wood for court house
$4,000.
R. ]. Pusey, road work and lumber
$500
j. S. Clogg, ditching, $11.5O.
The Board adjourned to meet agai
Tuesday, April IL, 1922.