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The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1905-06-29
NOTICE TO BIDDERS

by the Board OF county COmmls
sioners Of White Pine county,
Nevada, for the construction of
! fire protection system for the
town of Ely, according TO the
following specifications:
lst. One 50,OOO-gal. round
redwood tank to be erected at
the pen-stock of the Chairman
ditch.
Foundation for tank to consist
of three walls made OF stone laid
in mortar. Walls to have base
three feet in ground and dimen-
sions II feet long, 80 inches wide
at base and Is inches at top. A
pinch l2-inch plank bedded
in mortar to be placed on top OF
walls, and across these 4-inch Y
S.inch joist with l6-inch centers.
Walls must be such height as to
bring top OF tank 8 inches below
overflow of pen-stock.
2nd. Tank house l6 feet
square, using 2-inch 6-inch
studding and ceiling joist; stud
dings double boarded outside
and one thickness Of boards i'll
side: ceiling joist double board
ed on lower side and one thick
ness Of boards on top.
| Wherever double boarded. two
lthicknesses Of building paper to
| be placed between boards. The
l6-inch space between boards in
walls and ceiling to be filled in
with saw-dust.
Building to have good shingled
roof, shingles laid a inches to
the weather and the roof boards
covered with tar paper before
shingling.
| Two doors made OF 4. Il e..
flooring doubled aud lined with
building paper, one hung to
swing inside and one outside Of
building and both hung in one
frame.
All lumber IN this building ex-
cept doors to be native lumber.
Bird. A 4-inch pipe line to be
laid from the tank north to Ault-
man street and west on Aultman
street to Second street. About
II, 4o3 feet Of 4-inch pipe in all.
| Starting at the corner OF Ault-
man and Murray streets, con
Meeting with 4-inch line and
running south, a 3-inch pipe
line to the corner Of Sage street.
then west to Canyon street.
Abont 1900 feet Of 3-inch pipe in
all.
| A 2-inch pipe line to connect
with the 4-inch line at Fifth and
Court streets and run west to
corner Of Third street.
Three 2-1nch lines will branch
from 4-inch line at corners Of
Fifth, Third and Mill streets and
run north to High street.
| 4 pinch branch from corner of
Murray and Sage streets south.
| A 2-ineh branch from corner of
Sage and Canyon streets south to
Gilbert street. About 1900 feet
Of 2-inch pipe in all.
| All pipe to be placed 3 feet Is
inches in the ground measuring
from top Of pipe) and all coupl-
ings to be made with hange
unions and suitable gaskets.
| Eighteen National Fire Com
preston Hydrants with 2-inch
hose connection, or some other
equally as good hydrants, to be
lplaced along the lines of pipe
land to be connected with the
lpipes BY snita BILE rs and re-
ducers, using red lead Oh all
joints.
| Hydrants on Aultman street to
be set in the street 8 feet from
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1905-06-29
RElGg

This Company guaa9ae#s H..
freight from both Gust and aa-t
Ely as cheaply as via any u1Nerfaa
Special rates on car Load .af#D
and ON ore going TO smcltar-
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1905-06-29
Returning Train leave Huee'

Returning Train leaves Hune
p, IN. arriving Palisade i.5a 3.t
connect with East Souri
train at $40 p. m. 4rHN.e 50
40 II. M, and $Salt Lake g..
the following morning.
meets with West Bound t
train at 1917 p. IN. due Saa I.r#H
cisco 30 the next afternoon
The Alaska prospector., 1905-04-13
Chamber Of Commerce.

At the meeting of the Chamber Friday an amendment to ;he con stituiion and bylaws was made liking the initiation fee at S5 and the monthly dues at $l. pavable quarterly in advance. Any mem- Der in arrears shall, after twenty days notice. be u.opped from the rolls.
 \ communication from the Fair banks Chamber requesting the as- sis'ance of this body in taking the census of the district was present. ed, and the secretary instructed to correspond with the census bureau at Washington in regard to secur. ing the necessarg blanks.
 The coinmittee on display at Portland lair reported that a cred- itable display was being collected and would be exhibited here be- fore being forwarded to Portland.
The Alaska prospector., 1905-04-13
Money By Wire.

The plans for transfers oi money by the government cable or tcle- graph lines in Alaska have been corlplrtrd. The charge for such transfer is the regular ommcrcial rate for ten word message and one dollar for each hundred trans ferred. The stations for which these transfers will be accepted are Nome, S'. Michael, Fort Gibbons. Rampant, Cinema. Fairbanks, Good paster. Fort Eghert. Copper Center. Valdez, Sitka. Juneau. Fort Will liam II. seward and Hkagway Any amount may be Transferred.
The Alaska prospector., 1905-04-13
Order Alaska Salmon

Seattle, April l2-The Japanese government has ordered 11,OOO eases of Alaska pink salmon. This order nearly cleans up the market, the total available supply on the coast not exceeding 5O,0OO cases at present. The shortage has caused a jump in the price of red salmon to $f.25, and there is very little chance of getting pinks hereafter for less than seventv-tive cents. IL is believed that al. of the salmon included in the purchase made by Rosene has been cleaned out.
The Alaska prospector., 1905-04-13
Valdez Write-up.

The first number of the Alaska Magazine has been received at this office. It is q remarkably fine pro. duction, containing articles and stories relating to the country. The frontlspiece i> picture oi tIia first clcan-up on the Ohlss6h claim at Slate creek, and there are articles on Valdez by F.. A. Hen dcrSon, and on the mail service from here by Jas. Fish. Many oi the illustrations are from pictures taken in this section.
The Alaska prospector., 1905-04-13

Washington, April 12-The Su- preme court rendered its decision that a panel of six jurors is illegal Tn Alaska in the case of Fred. Ras- mussen, of Juneau, who was tried for keeping disorderly house. The court stated that Alaska is a part of the United States territory and subject to the constitution, whicl, requires twelve jurors.
The Alaska prospector., 1905-04-13
New Directory,

At a meeting of the Northwestern Commercial Co.,, recently, Capt. Jarvis and II. $. Henry were ap- pointed directors.
 The board of directors as it now stands consists of John Rosene Mauritz Thompson, w. D. Hofus, J. D. Trenholm. H. J. Trim ble George W. Hogan. L. T. l.. Green ough, D. H. Jarvis and H. J. Henry.
The Alaska prospector., 1905-04-13
Woman Going Overland.

Miss l.. Anloff, sister of Swift water Bill, arrived on the Excel sior and started yesterday morn ing for Fairbanks. It is so late and the the trail is so apt to break up soon that she was advised not to attempt the trip, but she insist ed and started on the long trip afoot, in company with a party of three who are bound for the Tan ana.
The Alaska prospector., 1905-04-13
Want Road To Creeks,

The Fairbanks Chamber of Com merce Is trying to secure portion of the road fund fer the purpose of building roads from that town To the adjoining creeks, and has for warded to Major Richardson q communication setting forth the necessity, and the advantages to be deri' ed from such work.
The Alaska prospector., 1905-04-13
Gable Extension.

The POO miles oi cable to be laid between Valdez and Seward. Alas ka, probably will be completed about May l5 and will be sent bv rail to Seattle. The cable will he laid by the Burnside during the summer. Coast survey steamer Patterson will execute off shore hydrography between Valdez and Resurrection bay in preparation for the work of laying the cable.
The Alaska prospector., 1905-04-13
Local Happenings.
Crushed His Arm,

John Mubure, one of crew of the Bertha. had hi. arm and hand crdshed hy falling timber while unloading at Latouche. He wa: brought 10 Valdez and taken to the hospital. One finger had to be amputatcd and he i- liable to lose two more, gangrene having set in.
The Alaska prospector., 1905-04-13
Starts
Railroad

interested in the venture.
 Falcon Joslin has forty men at work on the railroad to run from Cinema and Fairbanks ,o the creeks
 valuable consignment of stamps shipped to this post office Tn December has never arrived The department is busy trying to trace them.
The Alaska prospector., 1905-04-13
VALDEZ, ALASKA, THURSDAY, APRIL l3, 1905.
First SIuiCinu
Start Washing Out Dumps at Fairbanks.
 Work. Big Ditch Going I,,,
Work.

Fairbanks, April l3-The first sluicing of the season started here to-day. Some of the operators have started on a small scale. The season is far advanced and it will be only q short time until all of the outfits will b' ready to sluice out their dumps The snow is leaving and the winter trails break
The Alaska prospector., 1905-04-13

Tokio, April 12-Admiral Togo mas divided his fleet into three squadrons, the main, flying and reserved. The flying squadron is now scouting in the China sea and will he the one to open the fight with the Russian. The fleet is in lin" shape for an engagement. hav- ing been cl'aned before going south.
The Alaska prospector., 1905-04-13

Godfrey Chelander has been named by Governor John G. Brady as commissioner of Alaska 10 make arrangements and prepare the Alaska exhibit for the Lewis and Clark Fair at Portland, Oregon, and his appointment has been con- tirmed by Secretary Thomas Ryan of Washington, D. c.
The Alaska prospector., 1905-04-13

ing up fast.
 P. G. Charles, of the Alaska Pacific Express Go. has arranged fof service to carry out the gold from the creeks.
 Arrangements have been com pleted for 50 miles oi ditch for the creeks. The cost will be S5uO. .OOO. Seattle and Fairbanks parties are
The Alaska prospector., 1905-04-13
No Hunting.

The statement was made bv Secretary of Agriculture Wilson tha. no permits for hunting big game in Alaska would be given this year, as he believes hunters should be kept out for at least a year or two.
 This does not apply to author ized representatives of museums.
The Alaska prospector., 1905-04-13
Clerk Reappointed.

Deputy Clerk of tie Court Hen der>on has received a reappoint- ment from the new clerk. His unfalling courtesy to all having business with his department and his undoubted ability make him particularly well fitted for his position.
The Alaska prospector., 1905-04-13
President Still Strenuous

Oklahoma, April 12-The presi- dents party caught seven wolves during the hunt today. The chief executive captured one alive by catching him about the jaws and holding him until the animal was tied. The feat occasioned great applause from the members of the party.
The Alaska prospector., 1905-04-13
Beef, Mutton, Pork ] Poultry and Game.
Brady Makes Explanation

Washington, Apail 12-Gover- nor Brady has wired that he has sent by mail an explanation in answer O the demand that he re- sign either om the governorship or from the directorate O: the itey- holds Alaska Development Co. Secretary Hitchcock is much d:s- satisfied with the affair. lie says that if Brady does not resign from e..e of the positions he will be sum
The Alaska prospector., 1905-04-13
Says Fight Is on
Report of Naval Battle At Anam.
 has Islands.

Amsterdam. April 13-Accord- to a dispatch from Batavia a fight Is now in progress at Anambas islands between the Japanese fly ing squadron and the Russian fleet. No details are given.
The Alaska prospector., 1905-04-13

Captain Swift, of the steamer Neptune, has announced his inten- tion of competing for the transpor- tation about Cook inlet the coming season.
The Alaska prospector., 1905-04-13
Prof. c. C. Georpeson is maki,

Prof. C. C. Georgeson is maxim 2 preparations to send out raspberry plants, currant bushes, apple seed lings and apple grafts this spring. These samples will he selected from plants and bushes that have been found to do well in Sitka.
The Alaska prospector., 1905-04-13

marily dismissed,
 President R 'vnolds, oi the Rev. no.ds Alaska Devciopmert Co.,. called on the secretary i'd Iay 70 convince him thn. th cen i.anr is d iegliimaic enterprise. The sec. retary N .ey.s that :nis has noi!,. ing to ,in wi'h he ease and insist. that Brady must withdraw from the company or resign
The Alaska prospector., 1905-04-13
Stamps Held At Seattle.

The stamps which Were shipped to Fairbanks were held mp in Seat tie by mistake. They were for warded to here and leit on the last mail for the interior.
The Alaska prospector., 1905-04-13

Private advices received here state that hereafter steamers on this run will call at Tacoma, en- abling our merchants to buy sup plies at that place.
The Alaska prospector., 1905-04-13
Centennial Ashore

Seattle. April 12-The steamer Centennial went ashore at Por. Townsend. but was only slightly injured. A long swell caught the boat and swept her onto the beach.
The Alaska prospector., 1905-04-13
Report DiSCredited

London, April 12-The report of a naval battle at Anambas is gem erally discredited here. English correspondents have sent no word of same and it is thought hardly probable that the fleets would meet so far south.
The Alaska prospector., 1905-04-13

An agreement has finally been made between the different com panies combined in the Alaska Steamship Association with re- spect to through rates to Dawson. The passenger rate from Seattle to Dawson will be the same as last year, $10O.
The Alaska prospector., 1905-04-13

The Bonanza case has been arr gued before the Appellate court at San Francisco, and is now under consideration by the court. There Is no telling when the decision will be rendered.
The Alaska prospector., 1905-04-13

Seattle, April 12-The Corwin, first Nome steamer will sail May l5, with a full list of passengers. The Ohio sails June 5; Lyria, June 10; Olympia, June 1; Victoria, June 4; Senator, June 1; Valencia, June 8.
The Alaska prospector., 1905-04-13
GeOdet1c Work.

John K. McGrath and Edwin Smith, assistants in the coast geo. detic survey, left Washington on March 3l, for Seattle. They will go from there to Alaska to take up telegraphic longitude work between Seattle, Sitka, Valdez and St. Michael.
The Alaska prospector., 1905-04-13

A very high official of tine Pacific Coast Steamship Company has de- nied the stores that have heen c.r';:iat',i to the effec; that Iiarri- man has gained oon rni of the cor lIrailon thro, gh rece... Stock mali ipala ions.
The Alaska prospector., 1905-04-13

The Alaska Packers Association has placed mortgage of $2 GOO, ,OOO on its property.
The Alaska prospector., 1905-04-13

ine president captured a wolf by the la", :, few months ago he captured the presidency by using his own.
The Alaska prospector., 1905-04-13

New Neck Ruching-the latest at tine Ladies Bazaar.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-09-11

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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-09-11
THE NEWS, pRovIDEN,r n. T.. MONDAY. SEPTEMBER II, 1908.
BURGLARS
MADE HAUL
AT ARCADIA

Daring craftsmen got In their work at
Arcadia. a village In the town OF Rich
mond. Washington county. at an early
hour, Yesterday morning, and although
Sheriff John r. Wilcox OF South Kings
town was on the scene as soon after be-
ing notified as he could get there. there
is not the slightest clue To tho burglars.
The burglars effected an entrance by
pr"ing up a rear window I'm the village
store owned by Thomas IL. Barber, who
Is also postmaster. Once inside they pro-
cecded to their self imposed task which
they performed in a manner that simply
showed they were not professionals. In.
stead OF a hole being drilled I'm the strong
box, the cracks were simply filed with
nitro-glycerine. covered with soap peel
ings, and a piece OF fuse connected with
the whole blowing the safe 10 pieces.
Apparently somewhat alarmed at the
noise OF the terrific explosion. the thieves
left hurriedly without stopping to inVes-
tigate whatever chances might be offered
70. a haul from the contents OF the store
itself.
This IL the second break into the same
place In less than six months. the first be-
mg on March % last when the thieves
secure n considerable amount Of money,
rs we'll as stamps. They got into the safe
or that occasion with less difficulty. how
ever. as il had been left unlocked the
night before.
Since the robbery OF his store last
March Me-. Barber has made il a practice
10 take all the money into his house when
ne closes the store for the night. and that
was the reason the thieves got none I'm
thls instance. A large package Of STAMPS
IlHd arrived from Washington. however.
on saturday evening, and consequently
there was q larger quantity than usual I'm
me safe. the denomination ranging from
ones ana tWos up TO twenties.
AS II was the marauders made a hastv
departure taking with them about $3.50
worth or stamps but nothing else was
touched In the store. although the cigar
chse was only = few feet away. and there
was "A money drawer containing about a
dollar In change near by.
postmaster Barber employed n clerk AZ
80 named Barber. and Il was he who frs,
discovered the theft yesterday morning
when he went To the store about sunrise
u get something left there saturdav even.
ing.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-09-11
REVIVAL SERVICE IN SILvERHOOK
PRIMITIVE METHODIST CHURCH

The East Side Praying band held a re-
vival service at the Silver Hook Primi-
tive Methodist church last evening al
! o'clock. The meeting opened with a
song service OF Is minutes, conducted by
George r. Crookes, which was heartily
enjoyed by everyone present.
Prayer was offered by Alphonso O.
Blake. James F. Mowry and Others
George w. Lewis. the gospel singer from
Washington park. san What a Change
which has been sung all over Great Brit
ain with wonderful success by Mr.. Alex
andria. who was associated with DIR.
Torrey I'm evangelist work.
Roger W. Murphy Of East Providence
spoke from the third chapter OF End
Timothy. first and second verses: This
know also that I'm the last days perilous
times shall come For men shall be lovers
OF their own selves. coyetous. boosters,
proud. blasphemOus. disobedient "a
parents. uuthankful. iinholy." II was an
able and interesting discourse
Remarks were made by Alphonso q
Blake. George W. Lewis CT. Spear,
George W. Hamilton. James r. Mowry,
George II. Crookes and others.
The meeting closed by singing INV
Faith Look Up 10 Thee" a large congre.
cation was present.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-09-11
At SEASIDE AND PARK
Tho Delightful Weather Of sundlJ Was En-.
joJsd by Thousands.

Practically the summer season alone
Narragansett bay came 10 a close yester-
DAY. and tho array OF labor's hosts quietly
and good naturally enjoying Themselves
nj Crescent Park made II an occa sion lone
to be remembered at that popuIar MIA 90
Of rest and healthful recreation From
every point Of view II was the biggest
and most successful Sunday Of 1905 at
this resort and Manager Dexter and HE
multitude % visitors were -respondin
happy. Special takcs. however. will he
served the two remaining SUNDAYS Of
September.
Col Atwell seryed HIS closing bake AZ
Fields Point and II was a fitting c%nax
to a most successful season.
There were pleasure seekers IN coodIv
NUMBER ana as well satisfied as ever to
make ManaGer Harrington smile al the
afternoon about the attractive grounds
yesterday. but Rocky Point expects It's
really big day rcx SUNDAY. when the las
ball game Of the season is scheduled 70
be pulled of there. The closing Sunday
will be the cath.
Boyden Heights had q large marty who
enjoyed the superb shore dinner spread
before them and the scenic railway. which
has been a leading feature among the at.
fractions at this beautiful spot by the see
side. was well patronized. The railway
closed last night for the season. but the
cafe, skating rink and dance hall will be
open evenings all The week.
The steamer Iarchmont ~ the Joy line
made her final Sunday excursion of the
season. going TO Cottage City with fully
700 eXcursicnists. Capt. Wilcox being AZ
the wheel. The trip down was made In
less than six hours and the steamer prow
was turned towards home about 430
O'Clock. The return by moonlight WAS
most enjoyable and the heartiest thanks
were accorded Local Manager Pitts who
by providing Keith's orchestra. whose
member furnished both vocal and instu-
mental music, thus made the occasion
doubly enjoyable.
Reeves American band gave concerts
at Roger Williams park both afternoon
and evening TO large crowds. The pro-
gram for each concert was made up OF
an interesting collection Of music and was
thoroughly appreciated. All IN all Il was
a delightful day enjoyed by thousands and
a fitting hsrhinger 81 the approaching
indian summer.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-09-11
SUICIDE
CAUSED BY
s INSANITY

william Kelly committed suicide at his
home. SO Joslin street. last night.
He was 95 years old, a weaver n
leaves a widowed mother. two brothers
and "A sister.
Kelly had been out OF employment Tor
about two weeks.
Shortly before s o'clock last night he
told his mother that he was to be killed
and that a man was to do the deed.
Observing that her son was rambling in
his talk she told him 10 be seated while
she sent for a doctor.
Kelly then ran upstairs, threw himself
on his bed and with A razor cut his
throat.
SO powerful was the stroke that the
blade went down 70 the spinal column.
revering the caroted arteries and causing
almost instant death.
The suicidal act was discovered by his
sister. Mrs. Elizabeth Burke,
Medical Examiner Perkins viewed the
body and gave the usual permit or
burial.
Kelly had shown no signs Of d%erange-
ment prior to last night IND the suppo-
sition is that he was suddenly taken in
sane.