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Yerington Times
VOL. L-_ YERINGTON, NEVADA, SATURDAY. JANUARY 18, 1908. NUMBER 3
ADMIRAL EVANS’ FLAGSHIP REPORTED BLOWN UP 8Y JAPS
Roosevelt Orders Retention of Soldiers in Nevada
YEHINGTON TO HAVE BOTH A SMELTER AND A RAILROAD
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♦ Washington, Jan. 18 s" An unverified rumor reached here today to the effect that the flagship Connecticut of Admiral Evans, in command of the fleet now on its journey from I
J New York City to San Francisco, was blown up in the harbor of Rio Janerio, the capital of Brazil yesterday. There are the wildest rumors afloat to the effect that the work was that of |
; Japanese on board allied with German interests. No official confirmation of the report can be obtained here and the story is looked upon as a canard. t
♦ Washington, Jan. 18^President Roosevelt today granted the request of the Nevada legislature asking for the retention of troops at Goldfield until the state can be properly t
♦ policed. "Hie House committee on Labor will look into the Goldfield situation, and recommend to Congress such action as it deems necessary. t
J Carson City, Jan. 18.^Little of importance will be transacted by the extraordinary session until Monday afternoon at which time a bill will be introduced having for its object i
J the relief of the Goldfield situation. j
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LEGISLATURE MEETS IN
SPECIAL SESSION
The extraordinary session of the legis
lature in convention at Carson City is
n<a without its sensations. Rather than
go on record. Speaker Skaggs of the
Assembly walker I out of that chamlter to
avoid voting on the resolution asking
President Roosevelt to retain the troops
at Goldfield until the legislature could
piss laws to cope with the situation.
Assemblyman O'Brien of foamier county
and Assemblyman Fitzpatrick of Church
ill county ( Wonder) also refused to vote.
Thi following special dispatch was re
ceived by the Tunes from its Carson
correspondent:
CARSON CITY, January 17. Yester
day a resolution unanimously passed the
Senate asking President Roosevelt to re
tain the Federal troops at Goldfield until
the legislature can arrange to provide a
police constabulary to maintain order.
In the Assembly Speaker Skaggs
walked out and never voted. O'Brien
and Fitzpatrick refused to vote. All the
other Assemblymen voted in favor of the
resolution. As passed, the resolution
was at once telegrapheil to President
Roosevelt.
A committee of twenty was appointed
— ten from each house—to review meas
ures for the relief of the Goldfield situa
ation. This committee will consider
measures until i o'clock Monday after
noon at which time it will make its re
ixirt and urge the passage of the MU
most likely to bring the desired results.
The Unions have introduced, a measure
which in the main would ptovide an ap
propriation of to be at the dis
posal of the county commissioners uml
the sheriff in policing the district. In
addition the hill places the authority in
the authorities mentioned to determine
ai an times whether or not a condition
of disorder exists. Should this hill be
come a law, it means that the manner of
coping with the situation will t»e left
entirely with the county officers of lis
tneralda county.
Goldfield is represented at the capital
by two delegations, one from the unions
and the other from the employers.
The action of Skaggs in walking out
was premeditated by all who are aware
of the enmity that exists In-tween him
and the governor. During the last reg
ular session of the legislature it was a
i oticeahle fact that the chief executive
refused during the entire session to oc
cupy a sent I esi le the speaker, even
after motions requesting him to do so
had In-en passed. The victory of the
employers was also a complete victory
for the governor and a vindication of his
policy.
Skaggs, it is believed, has aspirations
to become governor. His action of yes
terday will play no inconsiderable part
in t te success or failure of his ambitious.
Showing Continues Strong
Over on the Red Bird, in the heart ol
the Yeriugton district, Witt. Richards
and his associates are busy extracting
gold ore and sucking the same for ship
ment. The shaft is down about 14 feet
at which point the ledge is nearly three
feet in width, carrying values up to
shipping grade.
During the past week several parties
have inspected the strike all of whom
report an excellent showing. It is be
lieved that the property will develop
into a consistent producer with consci
entious development. •
INCREASED FORCES AT
THE MINES
Indication* point strongly to the fact
i that within the next thirty days a larger
number of men will Ik- employed in the
Yerington district than ever la-fore in
the history of the camp. Within the
; next few days it is proposed, so it is un
derstood, to add greatly to the force em
ployed on the holdings of the Nevada
| Douglas company, l-’rotn rumors that
are circulating alx.ut emanating front re
liable sources it is said at least 4<t men
will be added to the present working
' force.
Superintendent Sonne of the Mala
chite does not know definitely when the
tirtne will resume, hut is of the opinion
that before long it will start with a hur
rah. The physical condition of the
property is in splendid shape; the power
plant is of the most modem type anil
j everything in readiness to continue de
velopment on an extensive scale.
It was expected that M. J. Heller of
the Bluestone would arrive in Yerington
early this week to inspect the great
property. However, he failed to make
an appearance, other business matters
undoubtedly delaying bis visit. Mean
while. the experimental electrolytic plant
is running on ore from the property
with results reported as highly satisfac
tory.
It is believed that the visit of Mr. Hel
ler will result in the inaguration of an
active campaign of development.
Other protn-rt^ji are.figuring oil add
ing to their forces, among them the
Yerington Copper Mountain.
Ycrington’s prospects were never
brighter. The year 1908 will more than
fulfill the predictions made for it.
High-Grade on
The Home Bee
A decision in the Home Bee case is
looked for .t an early date. The dis
trict court has had the case under ad
visement for several weeks past. It was
hoped that Judge Mingan would make
his findings known at the recent session
of his court. However, he failed to do
so, owing, no doubt, to the volume of
t business he has to handle under the
present order of things.
The settling of the litigation on this
| property is anxiouslv awaited by all the
j people of the Yerington district. It has
come to light recently that in the work
ings of the property a big vein of silver
ore is known to exist. So rich is this
lead in the white metal, that disclaimed
shipments may begin within a few days
after the resumption of operations.
The Home Bee is located on the same
side of the range as the Bluestone, Ma
son Valley, McConnell ami Malachite.
While the latter are copper propet ties
almost entirely, the Home Bee, iff addi
tion to a splendid showing in the rtd
metal, is said to be rich in silver. Gov
ernor John Sparks of this State is presi
dent of tin- Home Bee company.
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Notice!
From this date all hunting on the
Miller and Mix ranch is positively pro
hibited. Trespassers will be punished
in accordance with law.
ltv order of Miller & l<ux.
Yerington, Nev., Jan. 4, 1908.
“GOD BE WITH YOU ALL.”~Fathar Ryan . \
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Rev. Fatlier Ryan departed yesterday
for Sacramento, whither lie was called
by Bishop Grace. His pulpit here will
lie filled by Father Molyneux, lately of
Flacerville. California.
For the past two years Father Ryan
has tieen in charge of the Yerintfton an<^
Bodie jia.-torates. During that time he
endeared himself, not only to the inem
liers of his creed, but to ail alike. Gifted
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with a keen intellect he was most liberal
in his views. Father Ryan will be
greatly missed. A lack of space forbids
at this time an extended write-up.
“May all go well with you! May
life's short day glide on peaceful and
bright, with no more clouds than may
►glisten in the sunshine, no more rein
than may form a raintx>w; and may the
veiled one of heaven bring us to meet
again."
OREM~ BRINGS GLAD TIDINGS TO THIS
GREAT COPPER CAMP
A broad gauge railroad from Yering
ton to Wabuska, a smelter with a capacity
of 5(H) tons per day and employment for
hundreds of laborers and miners in Lyon
county for 1908. These are the plans of
A. J. Orem, who with his associates con
trol the famous Nevada-Douglas and
Ludwig copper i roperties near Yering
ton. Orem is a member of the firm of
Orem & Company, mine owners and op
erators of Boston and Salt Lake City.
He recently secured control of the Ne
vada-Douglas and Ludwig and is now on
his way to Yerington to direct the be
ginning of work which promises to make
that great copper camp second to none
in the world. He spent yesterday in
Reno and with G. A. Williamson and
William K. Ginot left for Yerington last
night.
Williamson is a mining engineer of
reputation in Europe. This is his first
visit to the United States. He was form
erly with the George Goch company of
Johannesburg, South Africa He ac
companies Orem and associates to Yer
ington with a view of examining the dis
trict, passing upon the Nevada-Douglas
and Ludwig properties and preparing a
report which, it is believed will eventu
ally result in interesting wealthy Eng
lish mining men in the Yerington dis
trict.
Ginot is a wealthy lumber man of
Maine. He is interested in the Orem
enterprise.
“Neither the price of copper nor the
recent depression has affected our plans
in the least,” said Orem last night.
“Our work has gone ahead without a
stop. We are now going into Yerington
to prepare for a big year's work. The
first thing that will be done will be the
building of a railroad from our proper
ties at Yerington to the main line of tl.e
Southern Pacific at Wabuska. We have
lieen sampling uur ores and experiment
ing with different processes for the treat
ment of ores for some time and I be
lieve we will soon be able to begin work
on the first installment of our smelter.
It will be on the Smith valley si le of the
mountains, an ideal location for the
plant and in a place where the farming
interests will not suffer. To begin with
the plant will have a capacity of treating
500 tons of ore per day.
“In addition to this, work will l>e
pushed on our properties. It is our in
tention to have these improvements well
under way if not completed and in oper
ation before the end of the present year.
“The report of Mr. Jennings on the
Nevada-Itouglas and the Ludwig prop
erties shows that we have not less than
10,000,000 tons of copper ore carrying 3
per cent values and at least 700,000 tons
carrying 10 }>er cent in copper. This is
enough to keep our smelters going for
the next three generations and yet we
do not know how much ore of higher
grade we have. For instance recently
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YERINGTON IS THE BEST
GAMP OF ALL
“Yerington in my opinion is today the
very liest camp in the west.” Those
words expressed the opinion of Lou
Pritchard, the mining man, who, during
his absence from Yerington, visited a
great many of the larger camps.
“While away, I traveled nearly 500(1
miles, going as far south as Guaymas,
Mexico. Of all the camps I visited not
one is in such a prosperous condition as
Yerington. I am right glad to get back.
“This camp is favorably spoken of
everywhere. I believe it is at the pres
ent time away in the lead of all the oth
ers from a standpoint of publicity.
Wherever I went I heard people talking
of Yerington. It is generally recognized
as one of the world's greatest virgin
copper fields.
“Reports in Salt Lake City, which is
really the main business office of Yer
ington operators, are to the effect that
within the next few days scores of men
will be put to work in the different
properties. In my own opinion, Yer
ington will have a big pay roll before
thirty days roll around. ’ ’
Mr. Pritchard will accept a position
with one of the big companies. Before
leaving Yerington he was employed by
the Yerington Copper people.
Another Wild Cat
While hunting quail on Hast Walker,
Tliad Hoppin and his famous dog. Rex,
found a lynx, or the lynx found them,
and in the melee Hoppin was placed
hors de comliat, never mind how, but
Mrs. Hoppin came to the rescue and
slaughtered the cat with her little gun,
the rest of the bunch being interested
spectators from a safe and convenient
I lank. _ _
Mason Valley
Has Resumed
The Mason Valley Copper company
resumed operations on its Yerington
holdings yesterday morning and pro
poses to prosecute development from
this time on with more vigor than here
tofore.
Thursday eight machine men arrived
in Yerington from Salt Lake City and
were immediately taken to the mine. It
is stated that this force will be gradually
increased until at least half a hundred
men will be employed opening up the
ground.
J. T. Moore, who went to Butte short
ly after the shut-down is Lick to resume
his position as electrician. The equip
ment at the mine is one of the finest in
the district. Ever} thing is run by elec
tricity which will greatly facilitate oper
ations.
The Mason Valley has a remarkable
showing in the underground workings.
In the winze from the upper tunnel a
body of ore is exposed for a great dis
tance which averages in its entirety up
to shipping grade. The stock is selling
on the curb at around two dollars and is
being eagerly bought up by persons con
versant with the merits of the property.
pianoforIale
Just what you want for small cottage
or room. Price #150. See Parktliuil at
Aspen House.
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Advertise iu the Times,
MOUNTAIN VIEW IS IN
THE LIMELIGHT
Mountain View still occupies the cen
er of the stage. Since the big strike
node on the Wilson Gold Mines com
pany's property, mentioned in last
week’s Times, a considerable rush lias
let in to the new diggings, composed
principally of mining men who are
mxious to secure leases.
While no part of the holdings of the
Wilson Gold Mines company will be let
out in leases, the owners of adjoining
property are blocking off their ground
for the purpose of giving leases. Es
pecially is this the case on the Big
Twenty ground, owned by Yerington
people. This estate comprises the east
extension of the Wilson Gold Mines
company's property. It is confidently
believed that operations on the former
will show the ground to be equally as
rich as the latter.
The first lease to lie let on the Big
Twenty was given to the Mason Valley
Leasing and Prospecting company. Ar
rangements are being made to at once
begin work, which will be prosecuted
with vim.
On the Wilson Gold Mines property
the work of the past week has shown no
signs of diminunition in the extent of
the ore body or the values. Several tons
of the high-grade have been extracted
ind sacked for shipment. In the chim
ney encountered many thousands of dol
lars’ worth of ore is in sight. It is
highly probable that this shoot alone
will net the owners a big fortune, in ad
dition to placing the mine in the ranks
of the best in Nevada.
J. I. Wilson, president of the com
pany, returned Thursday from the camp.
In speaking with a Times representative,
he said:
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1 was agrccauiy aui pi unu «
showing on the property. It was my
first visit since the encountering ol the
high-grade material. So much exag
geration is allowed to enter into the av
erage gold find that one feels inclined to *
view for himself before giving vent to
his opinion. I can say, however, re
garding this strike that it looks awfully
good at present. Of course, no one can
tell what further depth will record.- If
it holds out and maintains its present
values, the stockholders will have cause
to rejoice. That is all 1 care to say just
now, as I am strictly averse to tooting
my own horn."
Mountain View is but a short ride
from Yerington. Naturally the people
here are greatly interested in the devel
opment of the district. It adds another
producer to the wonderful section con
tributary to this city.
I)R. MASTERSON, Surgeon. Special
attention to diseases of women. Office
Main street, Yerington.
Will Form Mandolin Club
Professor Parkman is about to organ
ize a guitar and mandolin club in Yer
ington. The professor is a master of
lx)th instruments and has already en
list ed quite a class. Others desiring to
become members will be given a chance.
It doesn’t matter whether you can play
either of the instruments. It is Pro
fessor Parkman’s business to teach you.
Particulars at Aspen House.
por a complete line of the standard
j brands of cutlery see Dillon & West.