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The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1905-08-10
Death of a Baby

Paul, the young child of Mr.. and
Mrs. J. HARRISON, died last Thurs
day at the age of p months, after
an illness lasting only a few days.
The little one had contracted a case
of pneumonia several months ago,
and, although he ultimately recov-
cred from the effects of that disease,
yet it left him in weakened con-
dition. The funeral occurred Fri
day afternoon from the Mission
Hall and was largely attended by
friends of the parents. The parents
have the sympathy of the commune
itv in their affection.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1905-08-10
Touring State
In Automobile

IL. j. Sheaf IA mining engineer
of New York City, spent several
days in Cherry Greek last week
examining the mineral resources
of that section. Mr.. Sheaf is the
representative Of eastern cap
italists. and has been examining
mining property in different parts
Of the state. During his stay in
Cherry Creek he made thor
uugh examination of the Pick
and Cad mine, owned by John
Howard. Jos. Caliaghan and
Chas Wah.
Mr.. Sheaf is travelling over the
state in u 3O-horSe power Pope
Toledo automobile. He left the
railroad at Battle Mountain and
has visited Austin, Tonopah,
Goldheld and Bullfrog during
his tgavels. His last stop was
made at Eureka, and from there
he continued to Cherry Creek.
He states that the roads over
which he travelled were in good
condition. He was very reticent
and refused to answer any ques-
tions regarding the purpose OF
his visit. He left in his auto fol
Salt Lake by the Deep Greek
route.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1905-08-10
DEATH OF THOMAS BEWS
Communicated

The writer of this few days
ago received two letters from the
home of his childhood that he
had left well nigh half century.
Each of the envelopes had a deep
black border, indicating the
departure Of "a relative or friend.
These letters brought the news
of the passing away OF Thomas
Bews in Cornwall, England, July
10, 1908, with a request from his
widow that it be-: announced IN
the WHITE PINE News.
Thomas Bews was we'll known
to the writer from the time he
came here in his youth to join
his brothers, who were engaged
in mining. After following this
vocation for some years he joined
his brothers in raising sheep,
which proved very lucrative. He
was we'll and favorably known to
a large circle of friends, many OF
whom will read this and think
kindly thoughts of genial Tom
Bews. He made several visits to
England, on one of which he Sc.
lected a bride, whom he brought
to this country, but his health
failing, he decided to remove to
England, where he passed away
at the age of l3 years.
He leaves Il widow, one or two
children, brother and sister in
England and brother, Harry,
whose residence is in Spring Val
ley.
Mr.. Bews was afflicted with tu-
bcrcu!ous, and hoped in vain TO
again find health in Nevada or
Arizona. His last thoughts were
of his old friends in Cherry
Creek, and they one and all say
a sweet goodbye, for Il while, to
Tom, whom they all esteemed as
friend and neighbor,
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1905-08-10
Held Their Monthly Meeting

The Ladies' Guild met yester-
day at the home of Mrs. Ed Mil
lard on High street. The host
esses for the occasion We're Mrs.
Ed. Millard, Mrs. r. Fl. Richardson
and Mrs. A. d. Campton. lThe
members of the society brought
articles which they offered for
sale. AT these affairs affairs II
LIGHT luncheon can be had for
only ten cents. The proceeds of
these meetings are devoted to
paying the expenses of the Ely
Sunday School, Light refresh
ments were served to the mem
bcrs.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1905-08-10
Big Strike on
Watson Lease

One Of the biggest strikes IN
the history of Goldield was re-
ported last week on the Cornish
man property, which is being
leased by Watson brothers, Louis
Frank, Chus. Parker and Arthur
Lund, who formerly resided here
Samples were taken from the
new find and assayed over 81
600. The ledge is quite wide and
the value Of the big strike is APP
parent, when it is considered
that the trbutors have refused
$50 900 for their lease. The ore
was encountered at "a depth of 80
feet in the hanging wall Of a
cross-cut at distance of thirty
five feet.
The active development of the
promising mining claim will be
commenced Immediately. A 10
horse power engine will be in
stalled, and the shaft will be
boarded up. The breaking and
hoisting of ore will be continued.
The shaft will be sunk to IA depth
of 200 feet, and cross-clits will be
started every fifty feet, in order
that the extent Of the ore body
may be determined. The general
average Of the ore is S4o0 a ton,
and the prevailing opinion in
| Goldheld is that the Cornishman
will turn out to be one Of that
camps bonanzas.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1905-08-10
SHELTER MAN
AT PILOT KNOB
John johnson of Denver Iron Works
Will Supervise Putting Up of
Machinery at SmeIter

John Johnson, representing the
Denver Iron Works of Denver,
Col, thc company which has the
contract for furnishing the machin-
cry for the new smelter at Pilot
Knob, has been on the ground for
the past two weeks supervising the
putting up of the machinery. He
expects to remain until all the ma
ehinery has been placed i'll position
The force of Workmen on the
smelter site has been engaged for
the past few days i'll putting to-
gether 2So-horse-power compound
engine. This is probably the larg-
est engine eyer seen i'll this section.
When it has been put i'll shape it
will be used in running the new
smelter.
The company is sinking a new
we'll west of the old boarding house
for domestic purposes. The water
i'll the we'll at Riepetown contains
so mitch mineral that it is not fit for
drinking. Those who are sinking
the well expect to encounter a flow
Of pure water.
The Bunker Hill mine is the prin-
eipal scene of activity in the mining
line. Three shifts are being en-
ployed constantly. and good ore is
being taken out. Two boilers were
installed OH the property last week.
1t is the intention of the manage
ment to erect shaft house soon OH
this property for the purpose of
protecting the machinery
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1905-08-10
Located Sixty Claims

The Vulcan Mining and Smelt-
ing company, which has been OPP
Grating in the old Hunter mining
district, has located sixty mining
claims in that vicinity. The an
nual assessment work required
by law has already been perform
ed. which indicates that the com
pany has great faith in the fu-
ture of that old camp. All these
claims will be developed by a
Denver company. and the de-
funct mining town will soon re-
gain it's former prosperity.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1905-08-10
Will Have Road by January lst.

NJ. l.. Requa stated last week
10 il reporter of the Deseret
News in Salt Lake that his COM
pany expected to have he rail
road between Ely and Toano in
operation shortly after January / ,
1906. and that contracts for its
construction would be awarded
at an early date.
There is not much hot air
about Ety. said Mr.. Requa, ..for
We have the ore and plenty of it
10 back us up. Jos. l.. GirouX
says we are going to have the
greatest copper mining district in
the world. am not prepared to
make that assertion, yet | am
satisfied that it will be big
enough for any body"
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1905-08-10
Will Ship Ore

w. A .Shallenberger, G f. Mez
ger and is. Magee, who are oper-
atipg Number of claims in the
old Ward district, are meeting
with considerable success in their
undertaking. They are taking
out shipping ore daily, which
assays over 800 in lead TO the
ton. They are preparing to make
an initial shipment OF lead ore
before long, and expect to ship
ore regularly thereafter. In the
early days Ward become famous
on account of the richness OF sill
YER ore. The proSpectors OF
those days We're seeking only
for the white metal, and never
ATTEMPTED to work claim for its
lead values.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1905-08-10
Gard Club Meets

The Ladies' Card Club met last
Saturday afternoon at the home
of Mrs. Geo. Peacocke. Five
Hundred was the game Of the
day, and much enthusiasm was
exhibited, After a close contest
Mrs. G. A. Walker was awarded
the first prize; Mrs. w. N. Nc
Gill received the second prize,
while the BOBBY prize fell to Miss
Kate McGill, The next session
OF the clHb will be held at the
home Of Mrs w. n, McGill.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1905-08-10
Sells His Stock.

Andrew Jackson of San Fran
cisco, who held the controlling
interest in the Rocco Homestake
mine, four miles from Hamilton,
has disposed of his stock in that
property. Mr.. Jackson vas vice
president of the company. As IA
result of the chsngc in the pos
session of the mine Austin Jack
son, who has held the superln-
tendency of the mine for the past
two years, has resigned his posi-
tion. His successor has not yet
been appointed.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1905-08-10
Railroad Contractor Left.

\. b. Corey of the firm of Corey
Bros, railroad contractors, was
passenger Monday morning on
the Eureka stage for his home at
Ogden, Utah, He spent about a
week in company with a. Judell,
chief ofa the corps of railroad
surveyors examining the ground
surveyed by the Nevada North
ern Railway between Ely and
Toana, preparatory toward put
tug in a bid for the construction
Of the road,
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1905-08-10
Went to Los Angeles

Joseph l.. GirouX and family,
who have been stopping at Pilot
Knob for the past three weeks,
left for their home in Los An
geIcs last Sunday byprivate CON
yeyance, Will Simpson accom-
panying them To Eureka. Dur
ing his stay here Mr. GirouN
made IA thorough examination OF
the work accomplished by his
company. during the past year.
and arranged for further deyel.
opments.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1905-08-10
COMMISSIONERS
HOLD Meeting
Residents Of High Street Ask That
Annoying Nuisance Be
Removed.

AT an ad iourned meeting OF
the County Commissioners held
last Monday the following bu
Hess was transacted:
a formal agreement WaS enter
cd into between the county and
the Nevada Con. Copper Go. re-
lating to the use of Water-the
county to pay II yearly rental of
I'll, payable on the first Monday OF
each January.
The Clerk, Assessor and Trea-
surtr were given permission to
purchase Office supplies.
Geo. s. Robson WAS authorized
to eXpend $l5 on the crossing
over Silver creek below JuSte-
sen ranch.
James Reilly was authorized to
incur an Indebtedness against
the county not to exceed ~ per
day ,Or the care of Wm. Sheek.
Ordered that notice be served
on f. Nj. Clark that the county
will take possession of the hos
pital building as soon as the for
mer's lease is up.
Treasurer Miles and Dist. Att y
| Walker were granted leaves of
absence.
The sheriff was authorized to
see A. A. Marshall and have him
fix the road in front of the resi-
dence of w. n. McGill where the
| water crosses the road.
$40 wOs transferred from Road
Fund No. 4 to Road Fund No. =.
Ordered that the bill for the
record typewriter for the Re
cordnr,s Office be paid, Riepe
voting in the negative.
Ordered that the sheriff be
supplied with 500 printed copies
Of the regulations of the Board
of Health.
Commissioner Parker was au
| thorized to investigate the con-
dition of the VIM. Read pipe at
Hamilton and what it can be pur-
chased for.
Commissioner Riepe was au
thori2ed to fix the Lane City road
near Sillyman s house,
A complaint from a ma jority
of the residents OF High street
was communicated To the Board
through the sheriff Office by
asking that some action be taken
against a pile of dirt at the north
end of Murray street. 1t is
claimed that the street and side
walk are not only blockaded. but
that on windy days the dust blow
ing from it is an annoying nuis
ance. Mr.. Riepe strongly OPP
posed taking any action against
Thos. Rockhill, the owner of the
alleged nuisance, wholly ON the
ground that Mr.. Rockhill is a
good fellow, Il man of wealth
and is using some of his money
in improving the town. On the
statement Of the Dist. Att y that
the sheriff has authority to-abate
nuisances without Instructions
from the Commissioners, no Of
fetal action was taken.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1905-08-10
Ely WHITE PINE COUNTY, NEVADA. TIL URSDAY AUGl
fire PROTECTION
system ASSURED
All the Bonds Issued for That
Purpose Sold to Salt Lake
Bankers for $4,000

The White Pine County bonds
aggregating six thousand dollars,
issued under an Act of the last leg
slature to provide funds for the
construction of fire protection sys-
TEN for Ely. were sold to McCor-
nick & Co, Bankers, of Salt Lake
City, last Monday at par value.
The bonds were advertised for sale
last May, with the thought that
they might be taken up by local
capitalists, possibly at premium;
but when it became evident that To-
cal holders would have to pay taxes
on them at a rate almost as large as
the rate of interest they draw (siN
per cent?, no purchasers came for
ward, and it looked as though the
fire system would have to be aban-
doned, even though the special tax
to redeem the first instal|ment of
bonds had been levied,
At an adjourned meeting last
month the Commissioners asked
District Attorney Walker to use his
endeavor to dispose of the bonds.
He Immediately entered into CORES
pondence with various banks and
bond dealers, with the result as
shown by the following telegram.
SALT LAKE CITY, Aug. 7.
G. A. WALKER,
Ely, Nev.
We credit J. +. Miles, County
Treasurer, 50, 600, proceeds OF
bonds enclosed yours 5lst.
McCORNICK * Co.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1905-08-10
MRS. B. F. PAYNE
ANSWERS CALL
A Respected Woman in This Com.
munity Passed Away at Her
Home Tuesday.

Mrs. b. F. Payne is no more.
She answered the final summons
Tuesday morning with an unfal-
terlng trust as she ciosed her
eyes TO the magnificent beauty
Of all earthly things, and took
her departure to the earthly
mansion in the skies from which
no pilgrim returneth.
About ten days ago she was
taken down with severe attack
Of stomach trouble. and shortly
afterwards it was realized that
she was in Il precarious condition.
She received the best possible
care that the medical fraternity
could offer, and loving relatives
were at her bedside continually
read y to administer to her i'm
mediate wants. But even then
the Angel of Death was lowering
over her ready to lead her falter
ing footsteps through the dim
and distant valley of the Shad-
oW.
Mrs. Payne was born in Hal
lowell, Maine, March 10, 1911,
and was therefore 81 years of
age at the time OF her death. In
1881 her family moved to Plu-
mas county, Cal, where the fam
lily made their home until 1869.
In 1862 the deceased who was
then Miss Boynton and the hus-
band who survives her were mar
riea in Taylorsyille, Cal. The
family removed to Elko, Ne
vada, in 1869, and continued to
make that place their home for
a period of twenty-t three years.
Mr.. Payne's business ventures
were confined to White Pine
county, and in 1892 the family
removed to Ely, where they have
since resided.
The deceased leaves a bereav-
ed husband, daughter, Mrs. X.
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The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1905-08-10
GAVE WORTHY
ENTERTAINMENT
The Musicale by Young Mems Good
Time Club Proved TO Be a
Great Attraction.

The musicale given last Frlday
.,y.ninu by the Young Men $
,,.,ad Time Club proved to be the
,.rnatest attraction for many
months. and the Ely hall Was
crowded with people who were
anxions 10 note what abilities
could be displayed by local talent
in the musical line.
Thn first number on the pro
cram was II piano solo ihe
palms" by Miss Kate Me,'ill'
aud ,l.a piece was Well rendered.
Her piano playing is deserving OF
-snecial mention, and her accom-
,,an,,oents for other selections
we're remarkably good
Orval Baird : voice "ang on'
.u.ae,ly in I'D Like to Hear
That Song Again, AS well as IN
Absintle Frappe. lie was
assisted in the chorus OF the lat-
Ter by Il. c, Reilly, JOS. Bassett
and W. Y. McGhl.
J. W. Tansey brought down
the house with his selections on
,ha violin. The limitations OF IA
fiddler at a country hoedown and
an early farm scene were es-
necially realistic, and required
much skill on the part OF the
player.
The recitations, Our Folks
NV Hattie Oldfeld, Mrs. Nc
Duffy on Baseball by FLORENCE
Weber. and "A Visit to Grand
ma" by Minnie Curtis. were rem
dered in an interesting manner.
The vocal duet. What are the
Wild Waves Saying. by Miss
Bessie Fornia and A. Fl. White
iav, was among the gems OF the
evening. The performers gave
evidence of faithful practice and
natural ability and talent. Miss
Fornia laterappeared In the song
"A Day Dream with violin OBJ
iigato by J. w. Tansey, and was
loudly applauded for her efforts.
Mrs. Frank Paul sang Schu-
bert IS Serenade, and the va
rions modulations of her voice
were displayed in this selection
The encore she received showed
that the song had been appre-
riated.
After the conclusion OF the
performance the lovers OF the
light fantastic indulged III their
favoriie pastime for several
hours. The music for the occa
sion was furnished by j. w.
Tansry and Mrs. Ira j. Me-
Knight
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1905-08-10
Card of Thanks.

Mr.. and Mrs. j. HarbiSon wish
to heartily thank all those who
so kindly assisted them in their
late bereavement.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1905-02-02
What a Woman Has Done.

From the Dublin Courier Dispatch,
The last issue of "Apothecary"
contains an excellent picture of
Mrs. r. H. Hightower of this
city and the following in connec-
ton with it:
Mrs. Hightower entered the
drug business in Dublin, Ga, in
1899, having a capital all-told of
$3.50 worth of drugs. In FIVE
years she has built up a bust
ness requiring the assistance of
three clerks, with stock worth
from eight 10 ten thousand dol
lars, carried on in one of the
handsomest stores in the state,
costing $4,000"
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1905-02-02
Nicholas is Being
Directed by Sergius.

Evidence is accum ula tirg
that Emperor Nicholas, through
out the present crisis, mas acted
largely on the advice of Grand
Dude Sergius. who is the most
reactionary member of the i'm
perial family, the head of what is
denominatcd the war party and
whom the Liberals stigmatize as
Russia evil genius.
With the first appearance of
Father Gopon in the movement,
Sergius urged the necessity OF
putting down the demonstrations
in the most energetic manner.
Since Sunday last his hand is
considered to have been visible
in the appointment of Gen. Ire
poff to the governor generalship
of St. Petersburg with the excep-
tional powers conferred on him.
Grand Duke Sergius is known
to be responsible for the charges
placarded by Deputy Chief OF
Police Roundnef of Moscow,
which is causing Foreign Minis
ter Lamsdorff embarrassment,
and now, it is believed, he IS
about to prevail in the matter of
naming as Prince Sviatopolk-
Mirsky's successor in the Minis
try of the Interior M. Bouligan,
formerly governor general of
Moscow. who, like his patron, IS
an extreme reactionary.
Against Sergius' influence the
ministers at present are appar-
emily powerless. Sergius re-
mains in the little palace inside
the strong ramparts of the
Kremlin fortress in Moscow,
whence he dispatches daily a
courier to Tsarskoe Selo.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1905-02-02
Statehood Bill Still Hanging
Fire.

1t is likely that Senator Bev-
eridge, in charge of the state
hood bill, will soon make another
effort to secure an agreement to
vote on that bill, and the present
prospect is that the appeal will
not be in vain.
The opponents of the bill gem
orally express willingness to
allow the measure to be disposed
of, and they go so far as to say
that if there is objection to nam
ing the time it will come from
some of the supporters OF the
bill. The day for the vote is not
yet absolutely decided on, but
proba bly, will be some day the
week after the present leglsla-
tive week.
After day for vote is nam ed
discussion in the senate will be
confined largely to consideration
of amendments. The liquor
prohibition amendment will re-
ceive special attention. The
opponents of the bill will endeav-
or to secure the most liberal
changes possible. They will
strive TO get four new states, but
in the end, if necessary, will be
satisfied to have Arizona elimina.
ted from the measure.
Tomorrow Judge Swayne will
make answer to the charge
against him.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1905-02-02
WOULD DIsBAND THEM.

In view of the discussion that
has been raised in this conneC-
ton, it may not come amlss to
refer to the recommendation of
Colonel William G. Obear, in
spector general Of state troops,
to the effect that all Of the
colored commands in the state
service be disbanded.
Colonel Obear made this re-
commentator through the adj
iutaut general i'm mediately after
the Dick militia bill went into
effect. He repeated this re-
commentator with emphasis in
his annual report for the year
lust closed. aud this recommen-
dation will go before the legisla-
ture. Colonel Obear's recon-
mendation is made on grounds
of inexpediency and ineficiency,
as we'll as on account o. the ex-
peuse which takes away part of
the support that might be given
the white militia organiza-
tions that are of some value.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1905-02-02

1 inch black pipe for sale at
this office.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1905-02-02
Assistant Sec. Of u. S. Treas.
cry, in Fla.

Assistant Secretary of the.
Treasury and Mrs. Armstrong
left Washington today for Palm
Beach, Fla, where they will
spend a few weeks, stopping at
Charleston, Savannah, Jackson
Vile and other points.
On March 9th, Mr.. Armstrong
will enter business life in New
York city as president of an acct
dent insurance company.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1905-02-02
LOCAL NEWS.
w. W. Sparks left for St.
Louis, Tuesday evening.
~~O~N~~~~~He@0A~ ~~A~@A@1

w. w. Sparks left for St.
Louis, Tuesday evening.
Miss Bessie Middlebrooks, of
Thomaston, who has been the
charming guest of Mrs. ]. H.
Mays of south Main, is visiting
in Corde1e this week.
They say Buttin is a rising
young society man."
II guess that describes him.
He has to keep rising every
time he's sat down upon. y
Chicago Journal.
Mrs. Theodosia Wardell, a
trained nurse of Atlanta, is in at
tendance on Mrs. G. G. Flynt,
who is quite i'll at the home of her
SOD, Mr.. J. H. Mays, on south
Main St.