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The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1905-08-24
Big Reduction All Kinds Of Clothing for Men and Bows
Look for
Quality First

At this season we're naming low
prices-always do that in order to
make room for new goods. It's a
custom with all stores to clean ND
at the end of the season. But at
this store, no matter what the price,
you can depend on the quality of
the goods. We do not handle
cheap" stuff for the purpose of
naming what seems like a low
price. No price is low unless the
merchandise is good. Come here
for quality; for satisfaction.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1905-08-24
A Good JUDGE
of Values

said the other day about trading
in Ely: when | come to Ely I
have only one place where go for
dry goods, and that is W. B,
Graham's. have traded there for
a good many years, aud | have yet
to find that they have in any way
tried to take advantage Of me.
can depend on their goods, and their
prices are reasonable; but you can't
buy cheap stuff there, because they
don't believe in selling trash at
any price" Ifyou haven't proved
this by experience, won't you give
rs a chance to make you feel the
same way?
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1905-08-24

Neil Munro returned last Thurs
day from Eureka, where he took
his family several weeks ago,
Carpenters have been at work on
the residence of Mrs. Nettie Paul
on Murray street putting on sew
eral additional rooms.
R. Dec. Treen, D. D. s., late
Demonstration of Operative DENTS
try in Denver University, is receiv-
ing patients at Ely.
John Borchert, a we'll known
rancher of Rabbit Greek, came
over last week and spent several
DAYS transacting business at the
county seat.
John McKernan returned last
week from Wells, where he deliver
bunch of twenty six horses be-
longing to W. n. McGill to an
Eastern buyer.
Bruce Davis, son of Mr.. and Mrs.
K. c. Davis, is carrying his arm in
a sling as a result of an injury sus
tanned short time ago by falling
from a pet donkey which he was
riding.
A runaway horse created some
excitement OH the streets last
Thursday The saddle was over
turned and the rider thrown to the
ground. The horse was stopped
and no one was injured.
Arthur Baird has been confined
to his bed at his home in Lane City
by light attack of typhoid fever.
He will not be able to enter the
State University, as he had intend
ed, on account of his illness.
Buntin, Eager and Randall re-
Gently purchased all the steers and
dry mich COWS belonging to the
herd of cattle owned by Mrs. Ellen
Connors of Rosebud station. The
cattle will be butchered for the
Model Meat Market.
Miss Ethel McGarry of Eureka
has been reelected principal of the
public school at Golconda, Hum
boldt county. She is now visiting
with relatives in Tonopah, and will
take mp the duties of her position
on September 4, when the school
term begins.
John Gilbert, who has been EN-
ployed with the corps OF surveyors
which has been working between
Ely and Toano for the Nevada
Northern Railway company. re-
turned to Ely Saturday, after COM
pleting his labors on the railroad
survey.
David Shaw and wife were de.
partures Saturday for Paragoria,
Arizona, where Mr. Shaw will ac-
cept position with prominent
mining company. He has been
employed by the Giroux Con.
Mines company for the past four
months.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1905-08-24
- LOCAL ITEMS ofIJV7,EREyT

Ed Smithsou and Vergus Juste-
ser of Snake Valley were arrivals
in Ely last week.
Thos. Bareilies Of Cherry Greek
spent several days visiting relatives
in Ely last week.
James Robson of Snake Valley
brought in a load OF fruit and
chickens for the Ely market last
week.
Mrs. H Bowman and family of
Cherry Creek came in Sunday from
Cleveland $ ranch, where they have
been visiting for some time past.
Frank TAFT of Reno, a popular
travelling salesman for Swift & Co.
spent a short time in town last
Thursday interviewing the Ely
business men.
James Rosevear, who has been
working here for the past several
months, left Tuesday for his home
at Hamilton, where he expects to
remain for some time.
While r. A. R " is in Portland.
and no doubt making long spells on
Irrigation in Eastern Nevada to
the Irrigation Congress, "our force
is in Ely showing how II is done.
H. Book, a pioneer of the old
camps OF this county, who has been
employed in the mines at Edmon-
ton, Elko county, was greeting old
acquaintance on the street Tues
day.
Ben Regli has been engaged for
the past week in constructing
rock foundation on the west bank
of Murray Greek for Miss Ellen
Several days will be required to
complete the work.
If you enjoy a good time, you
can't afford to miss the Hard Time
Dance to be given by the Young
Mems Good Time Club. The big
event comes off tomorrow evening.
Grand march at 9 O'Clock.
Harry aud Miss Ethel Marriott
of Osceola were granted certificates
emitting them to enter the Junior
class of the University High School.
They passed the entrance examina-
ton, which was conducted by Miss
Elizabeth Regli of Eureka.
Mrs. A. E. Lathrop and daughter
Mabel of Winnemucca, who have
been visiting relatives in Reno,
came in Tuesday evening by pri-
vate conveyance. They expect to
remain here several weeks visiting
Mrs. Lathrop's sister, Mrs. Frank
Paul.
A. D. Mcdonald, son Chester
and daughter Florence arrived in
Ely Tuesday evening from Brook
field, Prince Edward Island, where
they have spent the: winter months
Mr.. Mcdonald has not decided
whether or not he will reopen his
IL ~. i
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1905-08-24
Do You Want Wood?

Then see Peacocke, the wood
man, he can furnish you with
any kind of wood, sawed to any
length, and delivered at your
door at prices that will astonish
you
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1905-08-24
/. It's a Difficult
M after

to buy goods in store where you
are not sure that onl y one price is
adhered to. You never know
whether you are paying more than
thing is worth or not. WIrH Us
IT'S DIFFERENT. We HAVE ONLY ONE
PRICE, and that's as low as anybody
can afford to make it if he wants to
treat all alike. In other words,
Your Money Is as Good as Your
Neighbors, and buys more with us
than anywhere else.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-03-30
THE RAINY DAY.

Golfers Weekly.
Archie" Gum. the artist, tells
story OF a fellow worker who was re-
Gently In receipt of a letter from a
chap VINO mas regularly made 1t a
practice to borrow money of Mr..
Gums friend.
In this letter the chap who is al
ways In financial difficulties surprised
his correspondent by saying: This
lime | have decided to reverse tho
usual order OF things. and. instead OF
borrowing from you, lncloBe here
with $50, wnich am going to ask that
you will lay aside for me for rainy
day"
But the friend OF Mr.. Gum couldn't
lind any remittance In the letter. He
searched for 1t on the floor. under the
table, in fact everywhere he thought
he might nave dropped 1t. Tnan quite
accidentally he turned over the sheet
on which the letter was written and
discovered this postscript: I've just
looked out of the window and find IT'S
raining like the very deuce!"
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-03-30
HAIL CHIEFS OF SECT.
Flying Rollers" Welcome Leaders on
Return to Benton Harbor. /

Benton Harbor. Mich, March 90
All hail TO Benjamin. The chosen
leader OF Israel and the self-selected
promoter of the religious sect known
as the Flying Rollers" wno have
caused religious notoriety, and mas
completed his tour from Sydney. Aus
iralia. to Benton Harbor. Benjamin
vas hailed at the depot as the coming
Gonqueror. amid the wild cheers Of
200 local follower followed by the
OF buglr and a brass band
reception Just as me sun rose.
Benjamin and Mary first estab-
lished their COLON with fifty follow
ers in Benton Har'ir two years ago.
A suitable site was purchased on the
outskirts OF the CITY. bordering on a
farming district. and large frame
building was occupied which Is now
known as the house Of David.
Encouraged by the enrolment ui
over 100 additional converts during
the last year. Benjamin sailed for
Australia last December and return
ed with eighty-one Australian con
| verts-men, women and children
who were represented by their owI
brass band in the grand jubilee par
ads.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-03-30
GOVERNOR FOLK MAkEa
SPEECH IN NEW YORK

New York. March Ex-Governor
Folk, who swept Missouri WITH Dem
ccratic tidal wave when everything
else was lost. made speech last
night at the Waldorf-Astoria hotel,
He declared that bribery was treason,
aud spoke Of dormant conscience.
sayinf. The realization came TO the
people that If all official acts. !wer,'
for sale there would be a government
not of. for. and by the people. but q
government for those with money
enough to purchase official favors.
bribery and corruption. he declared
would soon be thing of, the past.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-03-30
vloLErs AS A CURE FOR CANCER

london. March 29-That brew
from violet leaves is an effective cure
for cancer may not be new In theory
but two actual cures are now reported
Much interest has been taken in n
story in the Lancet told by Or. Cor
don of Exeter of man wno refused
10 be operated upon for cancer on
the tongue. Then violet leaves wert
tried. the garden variety being found
preferable to the wild violet
Every day he drank part of the
brew. the rest he used as a fomenta
ton. That treatment has been con
tinued since the beginning Of Sep
tember last, and now nothing remains
but tiny hard scar.
On reading this story woman
well known socially wrote telling
an even more remarkable story OF the
cure OF cancer on the liver by violet
leaves.
Treated by a specialist without
avail. she grew morose and worse, till
violet leaves were suggested by a
friend. Hopeless of ever bein/ cured.
she nevertheless tried It, Sne took
n wine glass of the decoction several
times day and also applied cotton
wool soaked in the hot liquor over the
seat OF the cancer The woman says
sne is now completely cured.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-03-30
FIRE CAUSED BY WATER.

Washington Post
Water caused a fire that we put
out last week." said a fireman "A
had fire 1t was. too. II came near
burning down block of buildings"
You must he Joking" the reporter
said. How could water cause a frey
This way" the other answered.
The owner of the house was a ma
son. In his kitchen he had dozen
pieces of lime. eacn piece the size OF
your hand. and on top of the lime n
bundle OF laths lay. In the middle OF
The night pipe burst and Hooded the
kitchen. The lime kindled. it set ire
10 the laths, and In no time the whole
1ouse was burning
This is a true case Of water-cauAed
fire 1t isn't unique. have heard
OF other cases of watercaused fires be
fore"
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-03-30
THE BIG PENSION ROLL
OF PENNSYLVANIA.

=
i5tn H3ELrHIA, Pa. March 20
The Pennsylvania railroads pension
department shows that during the ave
years of its operation there has been
authorized TO be paid ont in pension
allowances 10 the retired employees OF
the company the sum OF 81 ,614,DS7. 90.
This expenditure does not include the
expense of operation of the depart
ment, which is. borne by the company.
During the five years application OF
The pension plan 2,i1s. employees. .haya
been retired as pensioners from the
active service of the company, of
which 700 nave died Of the total
number retired 56s were between the
age of 55 and 50 years, of whom i39
We're retired on their own request,
with the approval of the employing
officer.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-03-30
PASTORS FROM ALL AMERICA.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. March %
Presbyterians from all parts of the
western world are arriving to attend
the meeting of the western section OF
the Pan-Presbyterian Alliance, which.
Will be in session in the First Presby-
terrain church OF this city during the
remainder of the week Several
aundred delegates and visitors are ex-
.pected and in this, the most import
ant meeting of the organization yet
held. the following churches will be
represented
Presbyterian church in Canada;
Presbyterian church in the United
States of America; Presbyterian
churcn in the United States; Cumber-
.lifd Presbyterian church; United
Presbyterian church; Reformed Pres
bytefian church; Synod and General
synod; Associate Reformed Synod oil
the South; Reformed (Dutch) Church
in America: Reformed CGerman)
Churcn in the United States, and the
Presbyterian churches of Mexico and
Brazil.
The local Presbyterians have made
elaborate preparations for receiving
and entertaining the delegates. The
alliance is not a legislative body; Its
work is to discuss church and relig
ious questions. Among the prominent
persons to take part are DIR. James A
Worden. superintendent of the Sun
day school publications of the Presby
terian cnurch; DIR. william X. Rob
erts. stated clerk of the Presbyterian
General Assembly; DR.. John II. Pugh
Moderator of the Reformed Synod
pr. J. NJ. Schick of Washington, edit
OF of the Christian Intelligencer; DR.
George NJ Richards, of the Theologl
cal Seminary of the Reformed Churcn
New Brunswick, n. j.; DIR. r. II. War
den and DR. John Scvhringer of th
Canadian Presbyterian Church, an,
President Black Of the Missouri Va
ley College Of the Cumberland Pre-;
byterian Assembly.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-03-30
MILLIONS TO SCHOOL.
Letter From John o. Rockefeller TAX
en- to Assure S50,00o,ooo
Endowment.

- Chicago. March 29-Is joan D.
Rockefeller committed to the task OF
providing $50, 1000 600 endowment for
the University of Chicago?
= That he is is the belief of a major.
ity of students at the big school, and
Of many members OF the faculty, and
they point to the first letter ever re
ceived by the school from its founder.
and which arrived yesterday, as d
substantiation of the hopes which ali
entertain
The letter does not reveal any OF
Mr.. Rockefeller's plans, but II is in
reading between the lines, and coupl-
ing the writer's statements with well
known conditions at the university.
that have given rise to expectations
Of new and greater munifcence on
the part of the founder
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-03-30

Toe dawn had not yet broken when
a train to which two special coaches
were attached for the accommodation
of the Israelite delegation arrived In
this city. AT the House OF David
there had been little sleep during the
night AT the break OF day all the
members of the colony bestirred
themselves. and before the breakfast
hour over 200 Flying Rollers" were
on their way TO the depot to give joy
Gus welcome to their homecoming
leader and their new brothers and sis
ters from the ISLAND continent.
Benjamin most afectionately re-
ceived the memeers of his flock
Mary. exhausted ftom the trip. did not
mingle with the hosts She received
her close advisers in the car apart
ments
The Flying Rollers under the
leadership Of Benjamin. profess re-
ligious belief that the world will
come to an end In 1916. and tneir Sc
lected membership OF $4,000 will be
saved by command OF the Lord.
while the rest OF The people on earth
at that time will perish.
The Australian converts upon arriv.
Ing at the City OF David seemed well
pleased with their surroundings. All.
viii be provided with living quarters
aud employment on nearby farms.
Nnilr their children will be given
religious training in rhe large assem-
bly, hall the sceae of their prayer
meetings on their Sabbath day.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-03-30

SUBWAY
EXPLOSION

New York March 2g,--Au explosion
occurred in the subway tunnel this
morning near 1Gsth street and Broad
way. 100 feet below the surface, XIII
ing the motormau and destroying the
car by fire, which started after the
explosion
1t seems That an uptown subway
car got beyond control OF the motor.
man and crashed into a pile of con-
struction material, which contained
much loose powder, which caused the
explosion and fire.
II was at first reported thai the con
ductor and guards of the train nad
been killed. and tiremen made desper-
ate efforts to get at the burning cdr
but smoke so filled the tunnel that It
was impossible There were two sep
arate explosions.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-03-30

SIDE OF
TROUBLE

Washington. March 29.--It is sug.
gested In South American circles here
that the matters In dispute with Ven
c2uela do not present valid reason
TOR the alarming dispatches. and the
disposition to believe that Minister
Bowen is persona non grata at Cara
cas-. is perhaps unintentlonally exag
gerated- The rsliel in Venezuela. 1t
Is pointed out, is that every franchise,
AS is the case in all South American
countries. provides that disputes re
garding them shall be settled In the
local courts.
Minister Bowen. 1t is alleged. over
looked these clauses. and every step
taken against the asphalt company
nas been taken in due process OF law,
II is charged the company forfeited
its concession by failing TO make ca
nails from certain rivers, aiding the
Matos rebellion. violating its fran
chise in otner ways. The Orinoco
Steamship company's claim against
Venezuela was originally $1.00O.000.
but the arbtrators awarded the com
pany only s2S,0O0. which will be paid
as soon as the money is available.
The expulsion of Correspondent Jaur-
ct caused claim TO be made for $500
damages. which has now risen to $685.
600. Jauret published articles Injur-
ious 10 Venezuela and abused Castro's
confidence, II Ia said.
The Italian Mining company's trou-
bles are brought to head by the fac7
that 1t furnished coal for the foreign
fleets durng the blockade two years
ago.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-03-30
PRINCES TOUR TO INDIA.

LONDON. March 29.--The Prince OF
Wales visited Portsmouth today TO in
spect the battleship Renown. which
has been chosen TO convey the Prince
and Princess to India. II is now stat.
ed that their majesties will embark
at Portsmouth and sail for India on
November 9. the Kings birthday The
Renown is the fastest vessel in ths
British battle fleet and is the same
vessel that carried the Duke and
Duchess of Connaught to India for the
great durbar In 1902
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-03-30
CHICAGO BENCH SHOW.

CHICAGO, March 29-The elite Of
The canine world is on exhibition at
the NTH annual bench show of the
Chicago Kennel club, which opened
today in the First Regiment armory
All of the varieties now in popular
favor among dog fanciers are shown
IN abundance, including bull terriers.
coilies. Boston terriers, dachshunds
and toy spaniels. The larger varit-
ties, such as ST. Bernards, Great
Danes and Russian wolf hounds are
also well represented The Judging
and award of prizes began soon after
the opening today and will continue
until the show closes Saturday night
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-03-30
ROYAL GEMS TO VILLAGE MAIDS

Paris, March 29.-Two young girls
vic, near Dion, are the Dossessors of
Two handsome diamond broocnes sent
10 them by Emperor Nicholas of Rus
sia. On the birth of the present heir
TO the throne it occurred to the young
women that ii would be a proper tok-
On of good will to present his imper-
ial highness with piece OF embroid-
cry they had just completed. This
ihey did, and the diamond brooches
were received in return as a mark OF
the emperor's pleasure.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-03-30
WHAT is PATENT MEoIcihE7

Leslio's Magazine.
The establishment of proprietary
medicine business differs In this from
the making OF a rabbit pie The last
thing, not the first. is to get your
medicine. Get It from book, get II
from any doctor. get II out OF your
own head. It makes little difference.
Not long ago tonic watch bore some
such name as Elixir OF Pepsin." be-
came very popular in the middle west.
One of the large manufacturers OF
pepsin thought he saw a possible mar.
ket. and sent an agent to the makers
OF the elixir. Good Lord" they ex
claimed. what do we want Of pepsin
We don't use a grain OF It,"
"The preparation contains no hon
ey," reported the analyst Of certain
Honey Cream" but It IL probabl,
mucn more valuable than II 1t did"
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-03-30
FREIGHT TRAFFIC is HEAVY.

CHICAGO, March $50 heavy Is
the freight traffic at present that the
roads running east from Chicago are
reported $4,000 cars short Of meeting
their present orders. Shipments ol
general merchandise are now break
ing all records. Eastbound shipments
of grain have also increased greatly
so that the roads are pressed in both
directions TO meet their needs. Orders
for additional equipment will nave to
be increased to place the roads in
easy circumstances. 1t is also stated
that the volume of westbound mer
chandise over the western roads is be
yond all precedent, and the equipment
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-03-30
GRUESoME PLAN TO
CURE DRUNkARDS

Columbia, Mo. March pa grue
some plan to cure drunkards has been
started by society of univ eFsity
medical students here. They invaded
a saloon and took two inmates TO the
dissecting room of the college wnere
the men were put to bed. When the
men woke up this morning each found
himself in bed with a corpse and
around the neck of each corpse was
hung placard vita these words
ms viii be your finish"
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-03-30
LITTLE SAVERS OF STEPS.

Jealous young housekeepers some.
times make the mistake of cleaning
paint with sand soap. Don't! II only
scratches the paint tho other soap
will do the work.
Take your carpets, and even your
ollcloths. up once year.
II you put mating down, be sure
the floors are thoroughly dry before
II Is laid.
Year-old mating gains new life by
being wiped up with salt and water
Clean springs and woodwork OF
beds carefully, going over joints and
ends Of stats and every crevice with
corrosive sublimate. by way OF guard
Ing against possible dust creatures.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-03-30
MoFFAT RAISES MONEY
TO COMPLETE HIS ROAD

Denver, March ED. H. Moffat
returned from long visit TO the East
ms afternoon. Auditor Jones of the
Moffat road, who has been with him
arrived last nignt and officially an.
nounced that Mr. Moffat had raised
The necessary money in New York
and England to complete the Mofrar
road to Salt Lake City, and thar
there were no entahglements in the
matter and that the enterprise would
be Immediately pushed to completion.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-03-30

LOAN OVER
SUBSCRIBED

New York, Marcd Subscriptions
TO the American hall of the now sl5O,.
100000 Japanese loan were formally
opened today. Tnere was tremen-
dous rush for the bonds and the syn
dicate managers found themselves
overwhelmed with applications. Tho
loan will he nyersuhscribed many
times. Preference is given to small
Investors whose applications have
come by mail and telegraph from all
over the country.
d
London, March 80 The entire issue
of Japanese bonds were largely over.
subscribed. Great crowds besieged
the banks which issued the loan
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-03-30
DEAD At RIPE AGE.
ial ,Phone To The Herald.

Special Phone to The Herald. ::
Silverton, March 29.-The funeral
OF Mike O'Rielly, father of the O'Riel-
ly brothers at Chattanooga. took place
this afternoon. Deceased was in 'his
S4tn year having resided In this Icoud-
Is the pa seven years. He came ito
America in 1870 and pru In most OF
the time since IN the mining camps
OF California, Nevada and Colorado,
coming to this state in 1878.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-03-30
WOMAN HAS
EIGHT HUSBANDS LIVING

Wheeling, w. Va, March 29.--Pela
Georgeoyitch, age 30 years. was ar
rested today upon confession that
she has eight husbands. all living. and
from wnom she has no divorce When
she was arrested she was about 10
marry the ninth man He said he had
the license ready and all preparations
made for the ceremony.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-03-30
FAIRBANKS GUEST OF HONOR

PHILADELPHIA. .uarch 29.-Vico
President Fairbanks will be the guest
OF honor at reception at the Union
League this evening It is the second
Of series of such receptions arranged
by the club. the first having been tcn-
tered to President Roosevelt last
January.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-03-30
MIKE WARD VS.. HARRY COBB.

DETROIT, Mich. March 2g.-Mike
Ward of Sarnia and Harry Cobb 0I
Buffalo are to furnish tne windup al
tonights boxing show of the Detroit
Wheelman's club. The articles call
for l0-round go at 1876 pounds. Both
are lightweights of acknowledged
ability and cleverness and are expect
ed to furnish one of the best bouts
seen in this vicinity this winter