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The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1907-06-22

and growing stronger each day. He
says he will show the world a good
mine before fall. He is now work
ing in a conglomerate formation of
cement and lime, and the drift in
the shaft shows color In every shovel
full from the grass roots to the bot
tom, eighty feet. AS soon as bed
rock is reached he will commence
drifting for the mother lode, now ex-
posed on either end.
Blackhorse contains perhaps 100
people-that is, people who do their
trading and make it their headquar-
ters. ,
F. D. Mcqueen is the principal
merchant, and carries good stock
of general merchandise. He came
to Blackhorse last October from
Garrison, Utah, with capital of
$500, and now does a business of
about $4,000 month. He has re-
Gently started a branch store and
lumber yard and feed corrals, with
hay and grain, at San Pedro, near
the Willow Patch" and about tw
miles south of Blackhorse, at a poir s
where everybody says Blackhor. /
will soon be going He has jusr re-
ceived a carload of oats for his
Blackhorse and San Pedro feed
yards. He carries stock valued at
$4,000, so it may be seen that there
are some goods consumed In the min
ing center about Blackhoras
The camp carries copper, gold, sill
yer and lead. Only last week
prospector named Weren made q dis
cOvery at the mouth of the canyon
near the limits of the towns:te, that
he thinks gives him hold of the world
on downhill pull. 1t IS gold, and
the stuff" is found In a Conelomer-
ate mass of iron-stained material
that pans handsomely. rhe new dis
covery has created mucn excitement
in Blackhorse.
loon In Blackhorse. n. Claws is
also interested in mining, and has
some valuable prospects. 1t is he-
yond my comprehension to tell what
there is in the future for Blackhorse.
but will give it as my :,plni,n thai
the camp has a very bright future
1t matters but little whe ser Woolcy
makes good" ON all the property he
mas bonded or not. On the thenry
that you can't keep good manduwII,
shtAn ~ 40 OquuHy tLGS vi ElElu
mining camp. Just at present BlacEA.
horse is somewhat under a shat "
but the shadow will be lifted 10
weeks. Capital is bout. 10
investment, but just nov the
money centers of the eonntr
timid, securities having fallen
the last three months nearly
half, and, indeed, some have
Dletely gone off the bo4rds "
they once attracted much AtteLi
Blackhorse, / think, ha, nrOsn
that cannot go great ,-l.i.S u
ticed.
Two points l see by referring
my notes have overlooked. On,
that Blackhorse supports three
looms, one barber shop. two rests
rants, two mercantile establishment
a feed tent and town pump. IT,
other is the Lucky Boy, owned / :,
Dan Clays. The Lucky Boy pro.
duces the color when test il made.
IL is true assure vein in q grant
formation, and can be traced on the
the surface for G. distance OF $500
feet. The ledge at the point OF dis
covery Is wide, FIVE feet having been
exposed ard only one wall reached.
Mr.. Clays places much confidence In
The outcome of the Lucky Boy.
ALLEN c. BRAGG.
Blackhorse, June IL, 1907.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1907-06-22
FACTS ABOUT
FAMOUS CAMP
OF BLACKHORSE
TOM WATKINS WAS THE FOUND
Err, AND DISTRICT NAMED
AFTER HIS EQUINE.
(From Daily June 18th.

Blackhorse, like all other mining
camps has it's periods of flattering
prospects, followed by somewhat dis
couraging conditions at times. To
Tom Watkins is due the discovery of
the camp and to his old black mare
is to be given the credit of furnish
ing name to the district. Mr.. Wat
kins' faithful old black horse died in
the canyon something over year ago,
and the place at once took the name
of "Blackhorse." Some time early
last year, or in the latter part of $50
he staked off the Blackhorse, the dis
covery mine in the district. The To-
cation of the Blackhorse was soon
followed by the location of the Ma
bel, the Nil Desperandum and other
claims. Shortly after several ambi-
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1907-06-22

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ink or typewriter on these blanks,
and those for parties on trains Tex
cept trainmen) delivered in sealed
envelopes. The exact sending and re-
ceiying time, initials of sending and
receiving operator, and signal of re-
ceiying office, must be entered in
proper space in every instance
Los Angeles herald., 1907-01-24
BEVERIDGE SAYS MILLIONS
OF CHILDREN ARE FORCED
TO LABOR FOR DAILY BREAD
by Associated Press.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23.-
Senator Beveridge of Indiana, adj
dressing the senate today declared
that the census shows that nearly
100000 child bread winners TIM
der Is years old are now at work.
OF these almost 100000 are en-
gagged in work other than agri-
culture.
Child labor on the farm is good,
he said. His bill does not strike
at that. 1t strikes only at child
labor in factories, mines and
swcatshops Appalling as these
census figures are, said Senator
Beveridge, they do not show the
full enormity of the evil.
He presented large number OF
affidavits, photographs and pub
lished articles setting forth the
conditions under which children
labor in factories, mills and on
coal breakers.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-01-24
President plsmlsses Incident

BY Associated Press.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 23.-The presi-
dent has finally dismissed the Incl
dent connected with the refusal of
Governor Swettenham of aid from Ad-
miral Davis, as shown in the following
letter, made public at the state de-
partment today, addressed by Acting
Secretary Bacon to Charge Howard of
the British embassy:
"Sir: | have the honor to acknoWl-
edge the receipt of your note yesterday
by which you communicate the sub
stance of Instructions to you by Sir
Edward Grey in reference to the ia
maican incident.
II hasten to assure you that on be-
half of the president this government
will pay no heed whatever to the mat
ter and very much appreciates the frank
and ready courtesy and consideration
shown in this dispatch by Sir Edward
Grey.
II can only repeat TO you, in this
more formal way, what | said to you
personally last evening. assuring you
of the presidents appreciation of the
cordial spirit shown by your govern
ment. 1t is gratifying to the presi-
dent to feel that 1t has been possible
for this country to show in any way,
however small, its friendshinp to a
community of your people in a time Of
such suffering and need"
The latest report of conditions i'm Ja-
maica was the following cablegram
Continued ON Page TwO.)
Los Angeles herald., 1907-01-24
SCIENTISTS DISCOVERY
WILL CHEAPEN BREAD
THROUGHOUT THE WORLD
BY Assoclated Press.

CHICAGO, Jan. 23-A tumble
in the price of cereal foods all over
the world and a vast increase in
the crops Of farmers in all lands
such is the result forescen by Chi
cago experts in agricultural chem
istry as the sequel to Sir William
Crooke's discovery of a method
of extracting nitric acid from the
atmosphere.
Local authorities declared yes
terday that if the method was suf-
fciently perfect to be OF value
commercially then a most inn
portant effect would be had on the
raising Of cereals.
1t is prophesied that farmers
will be enabled to get far greater
yield from their land than had
been the case in the past, if nj
trates are cheapened so that they
can be used to larger extent for
fertilizing.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-01-24
RECOUNT OF VOTES
UNCOVERS GRAVE SCANDAL
By Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
SAN JOSE, Jan. 23.-Santa Clara
county is facing one of the gravest
political scandals in its history as a
result of the disclosures made during
the recount of ballots in the contest
brought for the office of sheriff by
Frank H. Rose against Arthur b.
Langford. Langford was given plu-
rality of 81 on the face of the returns.
With the recount only about half COM
pleted Ross has made up this entire
plurality and has 10 votes to spare.
Scarcely any of the votes have been
thrown out on technicalities.
The adherents of Ross claim that
there was a county wide and concert
ed movement to count him out at the
time of the election. The friends of
Langford claim that the ballots have
been tampered with by the Ross peo-
pie since election. Both factions are
calling for searching investigation
and bitter fight seems to be in pros
pect.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-01-24
RUFF WILL BE FIRST
TO FACE TRIAL JURY
BY Associated Press.


SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 23.-Assist-
ant District Attorney Francis ]. Heney
made 1t plain in court today that 1t is
the intention of the prosecution to
place Abraham Ruef on trial first
rather than comply with the request Of
the attorneys for Mayor Schmitz that
he be placed on trial first
When the cases were called in Judge
Dunne's court Attorney Drew on behalf
of Schmitz made a motion that the case
be continued. Heney said he had no
objection. Then Ach made the same
mtoion on behalf of Ruef and Heney
objected.
Judge Dunno could not understand
this until Heney explained that Attor-
ney Campbell. associate counsel for
Schmitz. had been obliged to go to Ne
Vada last night and that they had
stipulated there should be no argument
on the demurrer until Campbell should
return.
Judge Dunno then stated that he was
opposed to separating the cases and
ordered that both should be continued
until Monday.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-01-24
WOULD REFORM
DIVORCE LAWS
Legislature Will Consider Amend
ments to Existing Statutes of Cali
fornia Following Los Angeles
Associations Suggestions
By Associated Press.

By Associated Press.
SACRAMENTO, Jan. 23.-Legislation
having for it's purpose the betterment
of the divorce laws of California was
instituted in the legislature today. Four
bills which provide for some radical
changes and reform in the divorce laws
were introduced in the senate this aft
ernoon by Senator John n. Anderson
from Orange county.
The proposed bills are in the form of
amendments and additions to the exist
ing statutes bearing on the granting of
divorces and were introduced at the
request of the INSTRUMENTATION COM
mission on marriage and divorce of
Los Angeles and are along the line of
reform in the divorce laws as suggested
by the national divorce congress.
Senate bill No. adds a new sub
division to the county government act
requiring district attorneys to appear
on behalf of the state in all divorce
actions for the purpose of discovering
any fraud or collusion.
Senate bill No. 406 requires that sum-
mons in all divorce cases be served
upon the district attorney and that
where adultery is charged summons
and notices must be served on any per-
son with whom such adultery is alleged.
Senate bill No. 404 adds a new sec
any person who is guilty of extreme
cruelty, desertion, wilful neglect and
every married person guilty of habitua
| intemperance as defined in the civil
code is guilty of misdeameanor and
punisha BILE by a fine of $1,000 or by inn
prisonment in the county Jail for not
exceeding one year, or both. This ap-
plies to either husband or wife.
Senate bill No. 403 adds a section 70
the penal code providing for fine not
exceeding one year for any person
guilty of connivance or collusion or the
fraudulent concealment of material
facts in connection with any divorce
action.
Another bill proposes an amendment
to the civil code providing that resi-
dence in this state must be at least two
years before the commencement of the
action when the cause for the divorce
action arose out of this state.
1t provides further that the effect of
the judgment decreeing an absolute
divorce is to restore the parties to the
estate of unmarried persons; that in all
cases of divorce from bed and board
the judgment In the discretion of the
court may decree a separation forever
thereafter or for limited time, and in
case of reconciliation the parties may
apply for revocation OF suspension of
the decree.
1t also provides that conviction of
felony to constitute a ground for di-
vorce must have been followed by i'm
prisonment for at least two years.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-01-24
CROWD Of MEN
WOULD LYNCH
THEIR CAPTIVE
Ropes Are Brought
Quickly for Purpose
Policeman's Arrival Prevents Possible
Summary Execution of Man Sus-
pected Of Attempting to AS
sault Young Woman

After an exciting chase through
alleys and back yards early last night
c. B. Schuman, young man and
father of two children, said to have at
tempted to commit criminal assault up
on Frances Straich, 26 years of age,
was captured by a mob of about fifty
of the young womans neighbors, and
had 1t not been for the arrival of Pa
trolman Harris on the scene the young
man probably would have been lynched
Miss Straich lives at 1913 East Thirty
ninth street, while Schuman lives a
short distance away. The attempted
assault is said to have taken place in a
vacant lot in the rear of the young
woman's house. 1t is said to have
been witnessed by a cousin of the
young woman who heard her shouts for
help and ran to her assistance. Her
cries and the cries of Miss Straich
brought number of neighbors from
their homes. and the man was chased
for several blocks. He was finally cap
tured in an alley in the rear of Slater's
grocery store on Thirty eighth street,
where he had hidden behind several
boxes.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-01-24
JUMPS BEFORE TRAIN;
MEETS INSTANT DEATH
By Associated Press.

BY ASSOCIHItU fTtSS'
STOCKTON, Jan. 23.-The passenger
train which reaches Stockton from San
Francisco at los p. m. ran over and
instantly killed man about mile this
side of Tracey today
The engineer states that the man
was walking alongside the track and
when the engine neared him he jumped
In front of the train and lay down
upon the track.
His body was frightfully mangled.
A letter found upon the clothing of
the deceased indicated that his name
was Frank K. Blair and that he was
from Salinas, where he had been en-
ployed. He was about 80 years of age
and fairly well dressed. The body is
at the local morgue.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-01-24
SCORES RoosEVELT's THREAT
OF USE OF FEDERAL POWER
By Associated Press,

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23.-"Since San
Francisco and California i'm this Jap
anese school matter have only followed
established and long approved prece-
dents, what crime has California COM
mitted to deserve the threat of the
power of the United States to send
against her people the armed force Of
the United States?" was the question
asked by Representative Hayes of Cali
fornia I'm the house today.
"Her sole offense." he said, sis that
she is strong in the determination 10
maintain within her borders the civili-
zation Of the Caucasian race; her only
crime is that she Is trying to go for
ward with the working out of the ma
tional and social and moral ideals of
our fathers and is sending out strong
Continued ON Page TwO.)
Los Angeles herald., 1907-01-24
RESENT ATTACK
ON LEGISLATURE
Senators Would Exclude Former Con-
gressman Who in Newspaper Ar
tcles Criticized Members of
Lawmaking Body
BY Associated Press.

By ASSOClateU PTeSS.
SACRAMENTO, Jan. 23-Immedi-
ately after roll call in the senate this
morning Senator Willis introduced his
resolution to exclude Edward J. Liver
nash not only from the senate and as
sembly floors and galleries, but from
the building itself and authorizing the
sergeant-at-armS to eject him If he
entered.
1t was made an order for special
business for o'clock in the afternoon
on motion of Senator Leavitt, when
Senator Willis arose to question of
personal privilege. defended the legis-
lature against the alleged charges of
venality, declared the privileges ex-
tended by the senate had been grossly
abused by the unjust and untruthful
criticisms and denounced the cores
pondent in scathing terms.
Senator Miller was of the opinion
that the resolution went too far, that
1t invaded the constitutional rights OF
Mr.. Livernash when 1t was attempted
to expel him from the building, and
that the senate could legally only ex-
clude him from the floor He suggest
ed that 1t be referred to the judiciary
committee. On a vote by roll call the
resolution was adopted by 2S to g. On
motion the senate adjourned, subject
to call of the house. The doors were
locked and the sergeant-at-arms was
instructed to arrest the absentees and
bring them in in order to place their
votes on record.
Senator Wright arose to a question
of privilege and denied newspaper ac-
cusations that his concurrent resolu-
ton regarding harbor investigation and
his senate bill regarding the disquali-
fication of judges were designed to
favor Abe Ruef and Mayor Schmitz Of
San Francisco in their trials.
"I am sincere in my purpose and as
senator I shall not be swerved from
my purpose or faith in a bill by such
accusations" said he.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-01-24
SENATE ACCEPTS HOUSES
PLAN TO RAISE SALARIES
By Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 23,-The senate
today accepted the proposition of the
house of representatives to increase the
salaries of senators, members and ter
ritorial delegates to $500, and only of
the vice president, the speaker Of the
house and members of the president 8
cabinet to $4,000. This action was taken
by vote of SO to 81, and followed dis
cussion of nearly three hours. An
amendment combining the increases to
cabinet officers and the presiding Of
ficers of the senate and house was voted
down, as was also proposition to post
pone the increase until 1913.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-01-24
Many Talesmen Are
Examined Two
Accepted
Alleged Slayer of His
Wife's Betrayer Is
on Trial
Millionaire Youth Faces Men Who Will
Decide If He Must Hang-lna
tense Interest Is
Shown

BY Associated Press.
NEW YORK, Jan. 23.-The long
awaited trial of Harry X. Thaw for the
murder of Stanford White began here
today before Justice Fitzgerald. Two
jurors were secured as a result of the
days work. Out of the 200 talesmen
nineteen We're examined. Three sue
cessfully passed the rapid-fire questions
of the opposing counsel, but one was
afterward excused by the court after
making son:e private representations
concerning his business.
AT 1890 o'clock tomorrow morning
the court will resume the work of
choosing a jury.
Nearly all the talesmen examined
seemed anxious to serve, and the chaI-
lenges were in nearly every instance of
a peremptory character nearly evenly
divided between the prosecution and the
defense.
The examination of the first talesman
was followed with the keenest interest,
as it was thought the line of question
ing by the attorneys for Thaw would
develop the character of the defense
they are to set up. There was disap-
pointment i'll this respect.
The defendants counsel seemed will
ling to accept any proposed juror who
satisfactorily answered the questions
put by District Attorney Jerome, who
personally conducted the examination
| The defense peremptorily challenged
two talesman, however, who gave their
! business as architects.
Asks About "UnWritten Law"
Mr.. Jerome asked each talesman in
turn if he would be influenced by the
SO-called higher or unWritten law to
the exclusion of the actual laws of the
state as they would be laid down by
Justice Fitzgerald. There was none
to say he would not accept the court'S s
ruling on all questions of law.
On the question of insanity as an ex-
cuse for crime Mr. Jerome explained to
each talesman that the law excused
only those persons who were laboring
under such defective reason as not to
know the nature or the quality of the
act committed or even 10 know the act
was wrong.
The talesmen said that in this, too,
they would be guided solely by the
courts order.
The usual percentage of talesmen
who declare their conscientious scru-
pies against capital punishment was
missing today. On the other hand
every talesman examined said he had
formed or expressed an opinion in the
case. All admitted, however, that their
opinions were based on newspaper re-
Continued or Page TwOo
Los Angeles herald., 1907-01-24
Day of Orate'y In House

BY NsSOCIHleu I'TtSS'
WASHINGTON, Jan. 23.-This was a
day of oratory in the house, the pension
appropriation bill affording an oppor-
tunity to a number Of representatives
to make speeches, not only In behalf
of the bill itself but on the tariff and
the San Francisco school incident. On
the latter subject Mr.. Hays of Cali
fornia insisted that all California de-
sired was to be permitted to continue
American and that the Chinese exclu-
sion law should be made to apply to
japanese coolies.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-01-24
NEW YORK THEATER PROVIDES
FREE ESCORTS TO TAKE
UNATTENDED WOMEN HOME
BY Associated Press.

DS HooOtld ttu iIfSS
NEW YORK, Jan. 23.-The
latest innovation by a local the
atcr here is corps of uniformed
escorts for the protection of wo-
men who come unattended to
evening performances.
The professional escorts arc
stationed in the lobby in full re-
gala. Any woman who desires
an escort will simply be required
to notify the box office between
acts and the man detailed to her
service will be in evidence at the
close of the performance.
These escorts are to be fur
nishcd by the management free
Of charge.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-01-24

Attempt made to lynch man suspected
of attacking a young woman.
Young woman painter loses her mind
while pursuing her art
story of attempted murder is told in
court.
Young man tells lunacy commission of
New city council works with closed
doors.
posed charter,
Council grants Ascot park special liquor
license.
Council names February p as date for
East Hollywood -Cahuenga annexation
eleetion.
Los Angeles-Sa Pedro consolidation
eleetion.
Gas inquiry committee to hold its first
session today.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-01-24
Would Violate Treaty Rights
BY Associated Press.
$1,000 r,rV

HONOLULU, Jan. 23.-Japanese Con-
sui Mkt Saito is credited with the state
ment that proposed local legislation
limiting the issuance of saloon licenses
to citizens of the United States is a
violation of japanese treaty rights.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-01-24
Shaw jury.

1-seIect Shaw jury.
2-Shonts abandons canal work.
3-Grants Ascot liquor license.
4-Young man tells of his insanity.
5-Citizens fight against charter.
6-Edtorial.
7-Clty news.
8-Sports.
9-Southern California news.
1o-CIassifled advertisements.
I'm arkets.
12-Railroad news.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-01-24
No News at Washington

WASHINGTON, Jan. 2S.-The navy
department has received no report re-
garding an accident to the battleship
Connecticut while enteSing the harbor
at Culebra island on January 13. The
Connecticut left Hampton Roads about
two weeks ago to join the fleet at
Guantanamo.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-01-24
STEEL TRUST PAYS FINE;
MILLIONS FOR CEMENT PLANT
BY Associated Press.

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio, Jan. %
Harry G.. Hamilton, capitalist of this
city, representing eastern capitalists,
has purchased the Portland cement
plant at lola, Kans. 1t is believed that
the new owners are closely allied with
the United States Steel corporation.
The deal represents $5,000,OOO.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-01-24
Ohio River Flood subsIdlng
~ Aaaoota tea T1~aa.
BY Associated Press.

LOUISVILLE, Jan. 23.-There was a
decided Improvement In the flood sit
uation today, the river beginning to
fan soon after midnight. The decline
will be about one foot today. Thereaf-
ter fall of from two TO three feet
daily is expected.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-01-24
Name San Francisco "Pandora"
Special to The Herald.


SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 23.-Bishop
Nichols presented his annual address
to the Episcopal convention this morR-
ing and in the course of his remarks
commented upon the reign of municipal
corruption in this city, saying that
present conditions should be sufficient
to cause st. Francis to wonder why the
city was named after him rather than
after Pandora"
Los Angeles herald., 1907-01-24

Two members of jury are selected u.
pass on Thaw's fate.
Chairman Shonts resigns from 18th
mian canal commission.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-01-24
ARREST ALLEGED SLAYER
OF JENKS BROTHERS
BY Associated Press.

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan, 2S.-James
Wilson, who is wanted in Eureka for
alleged completely in the murder of the
two jerks brothers, was arrested today
on the water front as he was about to
board a British steamer. He admitted
his identity, though he denied knowing
anything about the charge against him.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-01-24
THE DAYS NEWS
FORECAST

For Southern California: Cloudy
Thursday light northeast winds,
changing to westerly. Maximumtem-
perature in Los Angeles yesterday,
20 degrees; minimum, 49 degrees.