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The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1904-03-10

the line day or two before his arri-
val, still he succeeded in collecI ing
about 5000 from transient sheep ow-
ners Mr.. House has shown himself an
will doubtless remem Der his services.
1t may be little thing, but it is the
little things that mar or make our hap
pincss. Sunday morning on passing
the stage stable we noticed the stage
drivers grooming their horses, and on
making enquiries found that Harry
Jones, a new Jehu from California,
had taken the ribbons from Cherry to
Deep Well and was great improve
ment on his predecessor. He saw to it
that his horses were well groomed and
few; hence better service for passengers
and moro passengers for the contractor.
The last enemy OF US all has again
visited our community, and passing by
the old and dsscript selected as his VIC
tim another OF our young native born
women. On the 1st inst., Mable Bak-
er, nee Pierce, was cheerfully attond-
ing to bor morning household duties,
when STOPPING to pick up something
from the floor, she was seized with
fearful heada ache, which DR.. McCurdy
with all his skill could not alleviate,
He quickly diagosed that it was caused
by the bursting of blood vessel in
the region of the brain, and after suf-
fering great agony for about twenty
four hours, she passed oyer to the
great majority.
This is the third native born young
woman who has left homes and friends
desolate within a month, and caused
much heart searching among our peO-
pie.
A very large assemblage followed
the corpse on the 3rd to the burial
place In the upper cemetery, where it
was lain beside her mother. D. r.
Collins read the Episcopal burial SER
vice, and the choir sang, "Rock of
Ages, go Bury Thy Sorrow" and
"Nearer My God To Thee.
Mrs NJ. Baker leaves to mourn her
departure: Ernest Baker, her husband
two Children, girl 3 years old and
baby 9 months, L. d. Pierce, her faith.
er, and two brothers and a sister.
Deceased was born in Cherry Creek,
December l, 1874; departed March !,
1904 Her relatives are all members OF
our munity and have the heartfelt
sympathy of all.
Ernest Baker and Mrs. Lee will take
the two infant children to the formers
mother at Reno, in few days.
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THE LEAP YEAR DANCE.
A Successful Financial and So.
cial Func tiOn.

The Leap Year dance given Friday
evening, under the auspices of the
young ladies of Ely and vicinity, of
whom there were fifteen, was socially
and financially the most successful
functio of the kind ever seen in the
county, notwithingstanding the un-
supported allegations of few chronic
kickers to the effect that the committee
in charge we're unable to made financial
ends meet.
From the calling of the Grand March
at $50, in which thirty couples parti-
cipated, till the brake of day the next
morning, dancing was uninterruptedly
con tinued, with only an intermission
to allow the ladies to escort their gen.
tlemen parties to the fine chicken sup
per at Oldfeld's hotel.
There were not many violations OF
the regulations imposed, especially by
the ladies, but number of the gen.
tlemen were made to dig up a five and
ten cent fine on several occasions. How
ever all took their fines in the same
spirit in which they we're intended, and
all agree that the ladies exacted only
a small amount of what was properly
due them from that source.
No gen ntleman in the community who
attends Dances has ought but words
of praise and encouragement for the
girls, as there were but three married
women present, for the courteous man
ner in which they were entertained
throughout the evening. No girl at
tended without gentleman partner,
and the latter are lamenting the fact
that eight years shall have passed
away before they can enjoy the priv
ilege of again being escorted to any
function by the gentler sex.
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NEW YORK5 NEVADA COMPANY
Receivers Petition Court For
Order of Sale.

Holmes V. M. Dennis, of Jersey City,
and Norman Grey, of Camden, NJ d.,
the gentlemen appointed by the Court
of Chancery of New Jersey, as Receiv-
ers for the New York g. Nevada Cop
per Company, whose mines and prop
critics are located here, have notified
the creditors and stock holders OF the
Company that a petition would be pre-
sented by the Receivers to the Chan
cellor at the Chancery Cham bers In
the city of Jersey City, New jersey on
Monday, the 7th day of March, 1904,
praying for an order directing the sale
of the property of the Company and
for directions as to the time, place and
terms OF such sale.
The liabilities of the New York Il
Nevada Copper Company are consld-
erable loss than 5000 900, while their
mines, upon which they have expend-
ed over S4OO, 1000 in development work
and other improvements, are valued
at over one million dollars. It there
fore does not seem probable that the
Receivers nor the COURT are likely to
sacrifice the property for any consid-
Grafton which does not cover the esti-
mated value of the property, or at the
very least, will they permit it to go
for any amount insufficient to cover
the cost of improvements. Especially
will this he so when they are acquaint-
ed with the competitive bidders for the
property.
Holmes V. M. Dennis, one of the re-
ceiyers. while here two weeks ago, as
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1904-03-10
CHERRY CREEK ITEMS.
tBy our Regular Correspondent

(By our Regular Correspondent
The Wide West mill was started up
on that Company's ore on Monday.
Samples of a pocket OF gold ore
taken from the American Eagle mine
were shown on the street Monday
worth $40 pound.
Smiths ten-horse team loaded to
the guards with empty beer bottles
and whiskey barrels on Sunday for the
railroad
L. D. Pierce and family desire to
thank their many friends for acts of
kindness during their recent sorrow in
the decease OF Mrs. Ernest Baker,
We understand members of the Ma
sonic and Odd Fellows fraternities
contemplate introd ucing the subject of
fencing their respective cemeteries.
Your correspondent desires to ex-
tend his sincere sympathy with L. D..
Pierce and family in their bereavment
last week.
Harold Siegel of Salt Lake City, one
of the owners of the Siegel mines at
Siegel arrived by stage on Sunday and
went on by private conveyance to look
after his interests at the mines. He
will return in about ten days.
Mrs. J.. Fl. Stratton is recently in re-
ceipt of letter from Missouri, an
nouncing the decease of Mrs. Sarah
Turner on the 17th ult., favorite sis
ter. Her many friends extend their
sympathy to her.
There are several creditors of the
Muncy creek Copper Co. in our town,
some for large amounts, and they ap-
pear to be absolutely ignored; they
cannot get any information concerning
even the probability of payment. 1.-THE
company has gone into bankruptcy.
A. G. House returned on Monday
from his trip through eastern White
Pine. While he missed three large
bands of sheep that were driven across
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GIROUX CON. COMPANY.
Alex. Baird and Ed. MuIcoy Have
Contracted Shaft Work.

Contracted Shaft Work.
Alex. Baird and Edward Mulcoy
have taken thirty days contract
from the Giroux Consolidated Com
pany at Pilot Knob to sink the new
double compartment Alta shaft as deep
as they can in that length of time. The
company furnishes steam, timbers, etc.
and pays off those employed in addi-
tion to allowing so much per foot to
the contractors The shaft is now down
three hundred feet, and the contract
ors are forging ahead at the rate of
one set per day.
The shaft still continues in phor-
phyretic quartz formation and is still
dry. The ore body is not anticipated
till water level or another hund red feet
is reached.
LATER-A telegram from New York
yesterday notified the management
here to temporarily suspend operations
in the shaft.
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in line. Reno Journal.

1t is understood that George S. Nix
on. a banker of Winnemucca, is an as
pirant for the Republican nomination
for U. S. Senator and that he is look.
ing for active support within the Sill
yer party. 1t is to be hoped tkAt Mr..
Nixon will not strain his eyes. Reno
Star.
Mr. Nixon was the prime mover and
leading spirit in the organization OF
the Silver party is this State, and his
announcement that he will cast his lot
with the Republicans this fall is the
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1904-03-10
SENATORIAL ASPIRANTS.
II. c. Cutting and Geo. 8. Nixon
In the Field.

Hon. H. c. Cutting arrived last mig ht
from Tonopah and Goldfislds and while
in conversation with Marcus Frederick
the attorney, said he was a candidate
for United States Senator, and that he
was going to California for a short
time to become. as he expressed it, ell
ligible to aspire for the office, Mr..
Cutting said he deemed 1t absolutely
necessary to go to the bay city before
the coming campaign in order to get
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Entered at the Postofice at Ely, NEVADA
socond-Class matter.
Communications are solicited but the paper
will not be responsible for the opinions OF its
correspondent
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1904-03-10

In the matter OF the Estate OF
Charles II. Odeers. Deceased.
NOTICE is hereby given that Friday,
the 25th day Of March, 1904, at 10
o'clock A. M. of said day and the Court
room of said Court, at the Courthouse
in the town OF Ely, County Of White
Pine, State Of Nevada, have been ap-
pointed as the time and place for prov
ing the Will of said Charles Fl. Odgers,
deceased, and for tho hearing of the
application Of Phoebe Odgers for the
issuance to her OF Letters of Admins
tration with Will annexed.
WITNESS my hand and The seal of
the said Court this 9Th day OF March,
1904. NEIL MUNRO, Clerk.
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TAX SUIT SETTLED.

Hon, dos. Judd Turns Over $46I
to the County.
Hon. Jos. Judd while in town Mon
day arranged with the Commissioners
and District Attorney Walker for a
settlement of the suit brought against
himself and associates by the County
for the collection of taxes levied upon
real estate and livestock by the Asses
sor. The original tax amounted to
some S340, butrather than take chances
on the cost OF a suit, Mr.. Judd settled
with the County by paying the tax,
together with the penalties added
which run the amount up to S461.
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acted, save the allowance of a few bills,
but doubtless some pestiferous pessi-
mists will again find some cause for
complaint at the action of the Board.
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NOTICE OF HEARING OF PETITION
FOR PROBATE Of WILL.
IN THE FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT
COURT OF THE STATE OF NEVADA,
IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF
WHITE PINE.

In the matter OF the Estate OF
Mrs. Chas. Mau, Deceased.
NOTICE Is hereby given that Friday,
the 25th day of March, 1904, at 10
O'Clock A. M. Of said day and the Court
room of said Court, at the Courthouse
in tho town Of Ely, County OF White
Pine, State OF Nevada, have been ap-
pointed as the time and place of prov
ing the Will OF said Mrs. Chas. Mau, de-
ceased, and for the hearing Of the ap-
plication OF Albert Mau for the issu-
ance to him OF Letters of Administra-
ton with Will annexed.
Witness my hand and the seal of the
said Court this 9Th day of March. 1904.
NEIL MUNRO, Clerk.
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FOR SALE
PeasIee Buildings, Main St

Tne building now being used by the
Sunday School, on Main street, Ely,
and also the adjoining barn, known as
the Peaslee property, is for sale. For
particulars, terms, ect., address,
MRS. J. H. PEASLEE,
Phoebe, Nevada1
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ion WORK RATES.

Latter Heads-&3.5O for 500; $5.50for 600
letter Headst size)-s2Oo 90 for 500; $3.50 for 900
p,ll Heads IL Largel-s5 90 for 500; 5000 for 1000
[Msdiuml-s3,5o for 500; $3.50 for 900
&. /" [small]-s2 90 for 800; $3.50 for 1,oOo
c.rd,dotes, Cards-s5 90 for 500; $500 for 900.
calling Cards-$4 90 for 500; 500 for 1000.
po,,ar,. according to the type set, will av-
erage about cent apiece.
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NOTICE OF HEARING Of PETITION
FOR PROBATE OF WILL.

IN THE FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT
COURT OF THE STATE OF NEVADA
IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF
WHITE PINE
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best evidence yet presented that the
Silver party is a thing Of the past in
Nevada politics.
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Utah & Nevada Express Co.

From July lst the following graduated scale for all
parcels and passengers will apply to the respective
stage lines leaving Ely:
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-03-03
KANT Annther,s Sacrat.

Bill Fisher, Of Holton, bought p
horse a short time ago. 1t was a fine
actor and had a good ccior. When
Bill led it into the barn he discovered
that it was blind. A few days later
Bill hitched the horse up and drove
him around: A friend Of his got
stuck on the animal and asked Bill
what he would take for II.
"Well, that horse cost me $685."
said Bill. 81 always like to make a
little on a horse trade. II you want
the horse you can have him for s175."
The friend got in and drove around
town and then bought the horse.
That evening he also discovered that
the horse was blind, He met Bill on
the street the next day.
"Why didn't you tell me that horse
was bllnd?" he asked Bill.
"Well, I'll tell you Why" said Bill.
1.-THE man bought him OF didn't say
any thing about 1t and l took 1t that
he didn't want anybody to know IT,"
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-03-03

disease out Of my system In . few days
and did not hinder me from pursuing
my daily work.
at should like 10 see our Board of
Health give II official recognition and
have 1t used generally among our poor
sick people In Greater New York;
Joseph A. Finn.
d. L. Wallace, charter member Of the
International Barber's Union, writes
from Is Western avenue, Minneapolis,
Minn.s
"Following q severe attack Of 10 grippe
I seemed TO be affected badly all over. I
suffered with Q severe backache, indi-
gestion and numerous Ills, 30 I could
neither eat nor sleep, and thought
would give up my work, which I could
not afford to do.
"oneof my.customers who was greatly
helped by Peruna advised me to try 1t,
and procured o bottle the same day. /
used II faithfully and felt marked i'm
provement. During thenext twom months
I took i've bottles, and then felt splen-
did. Now my head Is clear, my nerves
steady, ! enjoy food, and rest well. Pc
runs has been worth dollar dose to
NED. L. Wallace.
Mr.. o. II. Perry, Aschison, Kansas,
writesi
"Again, after repeated trials Of your
medicines, Peruna and Manalin, / give
this - my expression Of the wonderful
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-03-03
Works better with water
than other brands
do with milk.
CAKE AND PIE FOR SOLDIERS.
Unheard-0f Departure From Camp
Rules Allowed at st.
Louis.

ST.. LOUIS, Mo-, Feb. 23.- For the
first time In the history Of the country
troops In camp are to be fed on cake,
puddings and pie, which will be on
their bill at the Worlds Fair during
the encampment, In which it is ex-
pected not less than $4,000 soldiers
will take part. The menu has been
prepared and the contract signed for
caring for the troops. 1t will cost 25
cents a meal, and butfew hotels in the
country will set a better spread than
that dished up to the soldiers. The
messroom will be in charge of a regu-
lar army officer. The contract states
that all drinking water must be filter
ed end boiled.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-03-03
Funeral were Held Friday.

Funeral services over the remains OF
Mrs. Byzantine Deborah Hooton, who
passed away Wednesday, Feb. "a, were
conducted from the late residence,
| mile west of Mexico, by Rev. A. W.
Kokendoffer at 2:30 O'Clock Friday
afternoon.
Deceased was born near Lexington,
KY, on Feb. q, 1897, being the second
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Trigg
Breckenridge. She moved to Gala
way county, Mo-, with her grand.
father, Gen. Robert Spottswood
Russell, in 1885, She was married to
Enoch Hooton on Feb. 0, 1s49. They
lived in Palmyra, Marion, Co., Mo-,
until 1856, when they moved to Mex
leo, where she has since resided. Mr..
Hooton died Dec. 16, 1888.
Three sons, Robert B., John Burn
ham, and VIM. Preston Hooton, and
one daughter, Mrs. Annie May Glen,
of Yates, Mo.
A peculiar coincidence is that Mrs.
Hooton was born, married and died In
the month Of February.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-03-03
FORMER MExIC0AN vIsITIAG IN
FULTON TELLS OF
SERVICE.
FIGHTING A SERIES OF SKIRMISHES
Says Taft Was Very Popular With
All Classes Of Natives His
First Fighting
Record.
from the rultop Sun.

Lieutenant N. v. Ellis, formerly Of
Mexico, OF the Eleventh Infantry,
United States, was visitor to Fulton
Friday and Saturday and has an inter
esting story to tell OF his army expert
ence In the Philippines He went to
the Islands in 1899 as member Of the
Seventh Infantry, but wascommlss ion
ed as Second Lieutenant 10 the Eley-
enih Infantry Ia 1901. Lieutenant
Ellis says tiiat when he first reached
the Philippines the whole Archipelago
was 10 rebellion. The m,st of the
fighting, however, he Says, was cuu-
tinued series Of skirmishes. The ma
tives would form into bands II from
so to 500 or more and skulk about the
country endeay0rIng tu trap the
Americans.
Lieut.. Ellis says that the most ex.
citing experience he had in the SER
vice was when band Of about 500
Filipinos attacked his company Of 10
men. They were guarding wagon
train of supplies out through the
country. The tirst thing they knew
there was volley OF bullets came In
their direction from the tall grass
along the roadside. His men soon
recovered from the surprise and they
soon got busy returning the fire.
He formed his men into rush" lines
and started them through the grass
after the Fllipinos and when the smoke
of battle had cleared away 1t was
found that twelve of them had been
killed, ten captured and large num-
ber wounded. When asked what sort
of treatment the American soldiers
received from the government, Lieut..
Ellis said it was very good. He said
that the boys got along very well as
long as the excitement lasted, but
that garrison life had bad effect on
them. Inaction make the men dis
contented and he begin to grow un-
ruly. Lieut.. Ellis speaking Of Cover
nor General Taft stated that he was
welllliked by all classes OF natives and
did good service for the government.
When asked for an opinion regarding
the presentsituation In the Philippines
Lieut.. Ellis said 1t was very good, but
that the natives Of the country were
so treacherous, there was no telling
when an outbreak may occur.
He says that the lower classes Of
natives take to the American schools
very readily, but that the upper class
es being nearly all Catholics still con-
tinue to patronize their own schools
and are likely to do 80.
The Islands are worth while for the
United States, he says, IL for no other
reason than to maintain the open
door OF China. The country is rich in
productiveness but lacks development.
A few years. however, under the
supervision OF the Americans will
take out the kinks and make the
Islands garden spots of the world.
Mr.. Ellis home is at Mexico, but
he has two aunts living in the vicinity
of Boydsville, Mrs. Barbara Jamison
and Mrs. Amanda Bedsworth. He is
nov on a leave Of absence from his
regiment but will join it at San Fran
cisco March 10. Lieutenant Ellis left
for Mexico Saturday afternoon.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-03-03
Oldest Man In Three Counties

William Ratcllff died at the State
Hospital in Fulton Wednesday, aged
l04 years, it being said that he was the
Oldest resident Of three counties, Au.
drain, Rails and Pike. He formerly
resided at New Harmony, Mo.
Ratclitf and his daughter, whose age
is 82 years, were both taken to the
hospital together last summer from
Pike county. At the time he was
taken to the hospital his physical con-
dItion was thought to be remarkable
considering bis age, even though the
wrinkles on bis face showed the rava-
ges Of time on his constitution. His
daughter, Caroline Ratcllff, is still at
the hospital.
1t Is said that Ratcliff exhibited
himself at the county fairs near his
home before he lost bis reason.
The remains were taken through
this city to Vandalia.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-03-03
Met in Adjourned Session

City Council met in adjourned ses-
sion Thursday night, all members
being present.
W. W. Fry was retained to defend
the city in the case Of Mrs. W. f.
Reed vs. the City of Mexico, which is
TO be retired in April.
A communication from Col. w. d.
Fonville, asking for the opening OF
Jackson east to Grand avenue and for
the location Of light at Grand avenue
and Promenade street was ordered
filed. Complaint was also made about
the condition of sidewalks In East
Promenade street and in regard to a
slaughter house near the NJ. NJ. A.;
the latter complaint was referred to
the City Board OF Health.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-03-03
Farmer who Made Good.

John Mueller, Of Boonville, recently
turned trick that may contain a val
liable hint for other stockmen. Mr..
Mueller shipped two cars Of cattle to
ST Louis. When they arrived the
market was considerably "off," and II
the animals had been sold then their
owner would have lost $500 on them.
He concluded TO ship twenty-four
steers back home. This reduced his
loss to s54. The other day he put
them on the market again and got
such good price that he converted
his former loss into a gain.