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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-10-04
Poured Champagne Down
The NeCkS of Women.
AT THE SWELL KERMISS DINNER
Now They are Being Roasted By the
CIergymen-.EWdentIy PdCkertOwn'S
Four Hundred Have High links
When There is a Little Wine
Aboard.

CHICAGO, October 3.-The city is
still agog with gossip resulting from
the pulpit crusade against women
drinking, which reached a climax with
the publication of charges that mem
bers of the 400" had engaged in a
disgraceful spill following the
kirmess winter before last. The
charges against certain society wo-
men have been made by Rev. F. G..
Smith, pastor of the Warren Avenue
Congregational Church, who came to
the aid of Rev. F. Hopkins, of Pill
grim Congregational Church, who
originated the crusade.
The minister declared that at the
conclusion of the kirmess several of
Che society women, together with
their escorts, took part in a cham
payne dinner He declared that it
had been charged that before the din
ner was concluded the contents of
bottles of wine were poured over the
fine gowns of the women, over their
heads, and over the clothes of the
men.
Society leaders are fighting back
vigorously, but in the absence of Mrs.
Stanley Field, who had charge of the
kirmess, and who at present is visit
ing relatives in Baltimore, no official
denial could be made.
Women who attended the affair de-
clared that there is not word of
truth in the story that the cham
payne which remained unsold was
disposed of by the younger society
leaders drinking two quarts apiece,
and then tossing the rest of the wine
over the floor and pouring it down
the necks of the women present
They denied the statement made by
Miss Helen Hale that not one bottle
of champagne was allowed to re-
main uncorked while there was a
sober woman left in the room.
Another sensational statement by
Miss Hale, who was quoted by Dr.
Lewis, referred to a dinner-dance
given by women, where the ''Floro-
dora" sextet was engaged to sing and
dance. Miss Hale alleges one of the
girls of the sextet informed her that
the scene was disorderly in the ex-
IRENE.
The kirmess was the most brilliant
affair of the winter before last, and
included all the society leaders of
Chicago
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-10-04
NEWSY ITEMS
FROM PLAINS

Plains is quiet since so many of
the boys and girls have gone back to
college. Some have entered for the
first time, but many range anywhere
from Sophmore to Senior.
Clifford R. Oliver, who is a stud
ent in Cornell made a short visit to
home folks and returned last week
to begin his last year in that institu-
ton
Mr.. and Mrs. J. w. Zimmerman are
convalescing after several weeks ILL
ness, Mr.. Zimmerman being able to be
on the streets.
The hotel has changed manage
ment, Mr.. and Mrs. Dean having NOV
ed into their pretty modern cottage,
which has just been completed The
hotel is now under the management
of Mrs. Ross and her mother, Mrs
Dean.
Mr.. w. S. Moorse has sold his home
to Messrs. Stephens and Murray, who
will take possession the first of next
year. Mr. Moore is erecting a cot
tage for his own use.
The new homes of Messrs. Kend-
rick and Tyson will sool be ready
for occupancy.
Rev. Phillips, Lutheran minister,
preached in the Methodist church last
Sunday. After the sermon the Luth-
eran church of Plains was formally
organized. Their beautiful church
building will soon be completed 1t
is of concrete and is modern in des-
ign.
Mr.. Edward Bacon LETT last week
for Valdosta to which place he goes
to begin the practice of law.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-10-04
Deafness Cannot Be Cured

by local applications, as they cannot
reach the diseased portion of the
ear. There is only one way to cure
deafness, ard that is by constitutional
remedies. Deafness is caused by an
inflamed condition of the mucous lin
ing of the Eustachian Tube. When
this tube is infamed you have a
rumbling sound or imperfect hear
ing, and when it is entirely closed,
deafness is the result, and unless the
Inflammation can be taken out and
this tube restored to its normal con-
dition, hearing will be destroyed for
ever; nine cases out of ten are caus-
ed by Catarrh, which is nothing but
an infamed condition of the mucous
surfaces.
We will give One Hundred Dollars
for any case of deafness (caused by
catarrh) that cannot be cured by
Halls Catarrh Cure. Send for cir
culars free. F. ]. CHENEY & CO.,
Toledo, Ohio. Sold by all druggists,
75c.
Take Halls Family Pills for con-
stipation. limo.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-10-04
Hard Times in Kansas.

The old days Of grasshoppers and
drouth are almost forgotten in the
prosperous Kansas of today; although
a citizen of Codell, Earl Shamburg,
has not yet forgotten a hard time he
encountered. He says: Il was worn
out and discouraged by coughing night
and day, and could find no relief till
tried Dr. Kings New Discovery.
1t took less than one bottle to COM
pletely cure me" (The safest and
most reliable cough and cold cure and
lung and throat healer ever discover
ed. Guaranteed by Eldridge Drug
90 limo.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-10-04
STOP THE STRENUOUS LIFE.
Weakens the Tissues and Lessons Or.
ganic Vitality.

The stress and strain of the siren
uous life in both city and country
tends towards stomach troubles.
Five people suffer today where one
did ten years ago with sick head
ache. dizziness, flatulence, distress af-
ter eating, specks before the eyes,
bloating, nervousness, sleeplessness
and the many other symptoms of in
digestion.
All who are suffering with stom-
ach troubles, and that means at least
two cut of three in Americas and
other towns, should use Mona
stomach tablets. Nothing else is as
safe, yet effective; nothing else can
be so thoroughly relied upon to re-
lieve all troubles from Indigestion
as Mona.
It IS not a mere digestive taken af-
ter the food is eaten, but true tonic,
stimulant and strengthened for the
muscular walls of the stomach, in
creasing the flow Of digestive fluids
and putting the stomach into such
condition that it does the work ma
ture expects of it.
So reliable is Mona in its cura-
tive action that Dodson's Pharmacy,
with every 50-cent boy they sell give
a guarantee to refund the money I'M
less the remedy does all that is claim
ed for it. 4-9-1I'
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-10-04

Henry E. Jones of Tampa, Fla,
writes: 81 can thank God for my
present health, due to Foley's Kideny
Cure l tried doctors and all kinds
of kidney cures, but nothing done me
much good till took Foley's Kid
ney Cure. Four bottles cured me,
and 7 have no more pain in my back
and shoulders. I am 62 years old,
and suffered long, but thanks to
Foley's Kidney Cure, l am we'll and
can walk and enjoy life myself. 1t is
pleasure to recommend it to those
needing a kidney medicine" Sold by
all druggists. 4llo'
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-10-04

The Majestic Manufacturing Co.,
of st. Louis, Mo-, will have a man at
Sheffeld-Huntingto Co.'S store all
next week who will show you how to
bake biscuit, brown top and bottom, in
three minutes. Don't miss this
chance of seeing the great cook
ing wonder. 9-29-tf
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-10-04

Why buy a cat in a sack? At our
exhibit next week we will show you
a Majestic in actual operation. Shet-
ao1d I1rr+irgton Co. 9-29-tf.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-10-04
Shoes Repaired

/ pick the stitches and preserve the
welts. l also repair shoes according to
the standard rule. / use nothing but
the best of sole leather on the market.
Special attention given to ladies and
childrens shoes. All Work Hand
stitched or tackled if desired.
JOSEPH nj. DUDLEY.
312 Jackson Street,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-10-04
Sea Island, yard, Sc.
New Silks in black and coIors,
SOC to $3.50 yard.

New underwear for all the
family from l0c to $l.00 gar
ment.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-10-04

Be sure and call at our store one
day next week. Sheffield-Huntington
Co. 9-29-tf.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-10-04

New line chiIdren's misses,
and boys school and dress shoes,
SOC to $500 pair.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-10-04
A Reliable Remedy
FOR
CATAR RI
EIY'S Cream Balm
is quickly absorbed.

brane resulting from Catarrh and drives
away Cold in the Head quickly. Restores
the Senses of Taste and Smell. Full size
SO cts. at Druggists or by mail Liquid
Cream Balm for use in atomizers rs cts.
Ely Brothers, 56 Warren Street, New York.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1907-12-25
K. Of P'S ELECT
THEIR OFFICERS
Cherry Creek Lodge No. 20, Has
Annual Communication and
Degree Work Put Through.

CHERRY CREEK, Dec. PA (Spe-
cial Correspondence )-The annual
communication of Cherry Creek lodge
No. 20, knights of Pythias, was held
at Nevada hall Saturday, December
81, and election of officers who will
serve during the coming year was
had. Degree work was also INDUCED
in
The election proceeded smoothly
and after short balloting the follow
ing We're announced as those chosen:
T. G. Davis, chancellor commander;
George Fisher, vice chancellor; F.
Bochert, prelate; Edward Bennett
master of work F. l.. Pierce, X. OF
r. and s.. H. Bochert, M of F.;
John V. Henry, M. of Ex.; l.. c.
Smith, NJ. of A.; Roy Bochert, inner
guard; John Ryan, outer guard; O.
II. Allison, long term trustee.
The installation of the new officers
will be had January A, 1908. when
impressive ceremonies will be held in
connection.
Immediately after the election had
been completed, knight degree was
bestowed on Roy Bochert. This is
the sixth knight who has taken the
degree since the organization of the
lodge in August, 1907.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1907-12-25
P|TTSb. ELY CO.
SETTLE SUIT
Long Standing Litigation With
Frank Straub, Over Title, Is
Arranged Out of Court.

The cloud of litigation which had
hung over the property of the Pitts
burg Ely Copper company has been
dissipated by the settlement of a long
standing title suit, which the COM
pany has had on its hands for many
months, the agreement being reached
out of court. Stipulations were filed
with the county clerk Yesterday. by
which he was instructed TO dismiss
the action of Fran, StraHb against
Gregg Richards and others, thereby
quieting title to all property in dis
pute.
Straub, acting for the company,
purchased a number of claims includ-
ing and adjoining the old Keystone
mill site, several months ago. These
claims were considered the most val
liable of the company's holdings. A
dispute arose over the matter of
transferring the property, however,
and the land has been tied up since
that time The stipulation filed yes
terday provided <or the immediate
payment of 1000, the balance due
on the purchase price originally
agreed upon. The amount was paid
by Charles Straub, general manager
of the property and the necessary
deeds will be filed within the next
few days.
There is now force of nine men
at work on various holdings of the
company. This force will not be re-
duced until spring. AS soon as prac-
ticable, the company will put two
drill rigs on the ground, and will
thoroughly explore and prospect their
holdings. AT the same time, there
will be no cessation of activity on
the main shaft, which was fully
equipped late in the fall with Il new
shaft house, gallows frame and hoist
ing apparatus.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1907-12-25
ENDS
HOLIDAY PLANS
Charles Hinman Intended to Join
His Wife for Visit But Grim
Specter lntervenes.

Expecting to be joined for a visit
during the Christmas holidays by her
husband, Charles Herman of this
city, sad indeed was the intelligence
conveyed To Mrs. Herman, who is at
blackfoOt, Ida, with her four children
by dispatch which told her of his
death, as he passed away after short
illness from the effects of tonsilitis
and pneumonia yesterday morning
about o'clock.
Pathetic indeed is the story of the
sudden demise of Herman. Several
weeks ago, after planning to join
them later when he expected to spend
some time with them during the
Christmas holidays, Herman sent his
wife and children, the youngest Of
whom is barely years of age, to
visit relatives. A few days ago, while
ton, he was suddenly taken i'll with
an attack of tonsilitis. At first it was
thought that his affection was only
slight and he would recover within
short time, but becoming compli
Gated with pneumonia, it became eyi-
dent that he had not long to live.
The wife was then telegraphed 10
and, losing no time, is speeding here.
The utmost that trains could do was
not enough and She was deprived of
the privilege of seeing her husband
while living. 1t is expected that she
will arrive in the city this evening.
Herman came to this section from
Blackfoot, Idaho, early in the sum
mer of the present year and opened
the Idaho livery stable, in partnership
with John Nelson. Deceased was a
charter member of the local aerie of
Eagles, which will have charge of
the funeral services.
No arrangements have been made
for interment as it was thought best
to await the arrival of the wodow.
1t is thought probable that the body
will be taken to Blackfoot for burial.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1907-12-25
MYSTERY WAS POST
OFFICE EXPLOSION
LOSS OF MAIL AND VALUABLEI
SUPPLIES AVERTED BY MERE
BADLY INJURED.

A mysterious explosion occurred in
the Virginia City postoflice last
week, and great loss OF
supplies and valuable mail was avert
ed only by the most extreme good
fortune. Mrs. d. Murphy was struck
on the neck and side by pieces of fly
ing iron, and the postmistress, Miss
Amelia Roth, who is well known in
Ely, had a narrow escape, several
lengths of flying stove pipe falling at
her side, missing her by the narrow
est margin.
The accident occurred just after
the daily rush, about o'clock, when
the large heating stove in the clerks
inclosure blew up with loud detona-
ton, scattering pieces of iron, which
went flying with terrific force in every
direction.
The top of the stove was blown off,
and a freak of the explosion occurred
in connection with the stove pipe,
which was first pulled out of an ell
bow and then driven with great force
against the ceiling, leaving the inn
print of the end of the pipe in the
plastering.
A piece of iron was shot through
the window in front of the registry
desk, but such was the terrific mo-
mentum OF it's fight that it carried
the broken glass with it. and not a
splinter could be found.
The stove was a complete wreck
and the CRATE was blown downward
Pieces of iron were found all about
the office. bent and broken.
A good sized fire was burning in
the stove at the moment of the ex-
plosion, but prompt action resulted
in the eXtinguishment of the flames
before serious damage resulted in the
shape of destroyed mail
The force of the explosion can be
better conceived of when it is under
stood that the noise it produced was
heard at the Con. Virginia mine Office
two blocks away.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1907-12-25
POST OFFICE AND
EXPRESSBUS|NESS GAIN
BOTH SHOW DECIDED IMPROVE
MENT FOR INCOMING MATTER
DURING LAST RUSH--POSTAL
REGISTRATIONS ENORMOUS.

Both at the postotfice and the
Wells Fargo express Office the amount
of business done during this Christ
mas season will without doubt, it is
stated, eclipse previous showing of
either. At the express Office the
amount of incoming business, han
died during the past two days, has
exceeded for the first time during
the season the amount of outgoing
matter. AT the postofIice, too, in
coming mail receipts were much
heavier, as the presents DELAYED until
the last minute, in sending, arrived.
The number of money orders is
sued during the season to local peo-
pie at the postoffice and the express
office were large indeed, when the To-
cal money conditions are taken into
consideration, and seem to show that
money stringency is not so much felt
here as has been thought.
The postoffice has issued total
of $2S, S,070.19 worth of money orders
while 696 registered packages and
letters have found their way into the
outgoing mail sacks. Outgoing mail
has averaged 20 sacks day for a
fortnight, while the heaviness of the
incoming mails told of many hearts
to be gladdened by letters and pack
ages from home. While too busy to
make comparisons with last years
business, ii is thought probable by
local postoffice officials that the bust.
ness of the office has shown an in
crease.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1907-12-25

left here, they will have no trouble
in doing this.
Not alone for the purpose OF hast
ening completion of the work was the
trip made. With them went odibes
which will go fare toward making
a royal repast for those at the camp.
Two of the biggest turkeys to be
found in the section, cranberres for
the sauce, oysters and-but what's
the use enumerating all the good
things. Suffice it to say that the men
will have a Christmas dinner which
will make them long remember the
day. Everything necessary even down
to holly wreaths with which to dec
'orale the camp was taken along.
The party before leaving ;tated
that they intended TO spend about
TWO or three days at the camp, put
ting in a portion of their time hunt
ing. For this purpose they took
along a full assortment of shooting
irons and ammunIuon.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1907-12-25
Man Who Wants Tonic
Needs to Visit McGilI,
Says Tex Rickard.
MORE MEN ARE PUT ON
Go at Water Tunnel Work.-.COn.
StruCtiOn on SmeIter and Con.
centratOr Makes Big Showing.

Another demonstration of the fact
that things are going steadily ahead
at the smelter and concentrator was
given yesterday, when force of 40
men commenced work on the big wa
ter tunnel which will later convey
the pipe line recently completed
around the mountain. This tunnel
will be something over a thousand
feet in length. Its use will enable
shorter and more economical line
by considerable and will also proba-
bly, have advantage in enabling
greater fall, increase in which means
more power development for the
smelter uses to which it is proposed
to put power generated from the
flow through the pipe line. The lat
ter, as announced on Sunday, will be
turned over by the contractors the
latter part of this week.
Last week there were $40 men
on the pay rolls at smelter and con-
centrator. Since then their number
has increased considerably. Compe-
tent, sober men who have applied for
work have been put on, and it is un-
derstood that there is nothing in the
situation to warrant expectation that
this manner of strengthening the
forces will not continue. Practically
every man on the pay roll at this
time is a skilled mechanic in what
ever line he is working. Foreigners
have been practically eliminated.
The fact that progress, big prog
ress, is being made at smelter and
concentration is readily apparent to
those who visit McGill after remain
ing away month or so. Tex Rick
ard expressed himself that way yes
terday. | had not had view of the
work for a couple of MONTHS said
Mr. Rickard, land Sunday concluded
to run down with party of friends
and look the ground over We were
or at least | was, prepared to find
things pretty dull. Our surprise was
therefore agreeable, the number of
men at work and the general activ-
ity in evidence making for scene
of life and hustle where we would
not have been surprised to have found
an air of desertion.
THE man who doubts that prog
ress is being made at McGill needs
to go down and see. 1t will do him
good-prove a tonic. The progress
made in the last two months has
been big, marvellous, when you con-
slider the immensity of the undertake
ing from the standpoint of detail
which must be carried out in get
ting all the great mass of equipment
which is to be employed, in proper
place and adjusted to the finest point
of accuracy. Not only the men who
planned the great plants appeal to
you for admiration when you look
on their work, but also the men who
are using hands and brain in putting
the plans of their superiors in exc
cution."
The great ore bins for the concen-
traitor are about finished and work is
crowding dlong at top capacity to the
end of closing the gap between the
steel and the wooden trestle struc-
lures.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1907-12-25
FAILED AS WILLIAM TELL.
Arizona Man Attempts to Shoot Hat
OF Friends Head, With
Fatal Result

IMPERIAL, Cal. Dec. 24.-"I bet
you can't shoot my hat off my head y
daringly exclaimed E. o. Sturgill to
his companion, Jim Owens, at Braw-
Ter last night, as the latter stood with
a heavy caliber pistol in his hand and
waved it about in braggadociO man.
ner The men with a party cf friends
had been drinking No sooner had
Sturgil uttered his boast than Owens
levelcd the weapon, look deliberate
aim at his friends hat and fired at
a distance of six feet.
With the flash of the pistol Stur-
gills brains spattered the wall and
he fell back dead, the bullet having
torn away the whole top of his head.
The missile struck him squarely in
the forehe ad Owens, who was in
stantly sobered by the shock of the
incident, fell upon his friends body
and wept historically. He was then
taken into custody.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1907-12-25

surplus flesh foraging for food. The
result is that the winters beef is OF
better standard and is heavier on the
hoof than it has been for several
years.
Two fine sage fed beeves are on
exhibitions at the Ely Meat company's
market in Aultman street. They will
be shown for week. The beeyes
are the product of the ranges of this
county and, although never stall fed,
are as fat as prize animals shown at
county tair.
A guessing contest has been op-
ened by the market for all who wish
to guess at the combined weight of
the beeves, which will lie weighed
New Years eve. Customers, and
those who are not customers of the
market have the privilege of register
ing their guesses, and the prize for
the nearest guest which will be
awarded New Years eve, a fine 15-
pound turkey. sas~
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1907-12-25
Christmas Day Will Be
Well Observed By Peo.
pie of This Section.
SERVICES At CHURCHES
First Service in History of New
Episcopal Church Will Be Held
-..Dance at Skating Rink.

Christmas will be generally, though
quietly observed in Ely today. All
stores will be closed, and the city
and county Offices will likewise not
be opened for business at any time
during the day.
At the postofIice and express office
only holiday hours will be Observed
the general delivery window at the
postofiice being open only between the
hours of II and l O'Clock.
The principal and most attractive
observance of the day will be in St
Bartholomew Episcopal church, and
Sacred Heart Catholic church.
To-day is of special significance to
the members and congregation of ST.
Bartholomew Episcopal church, as
the first service will be held in their
handsome new building, now nearing
completion.
The members and congregation of
the church have been working earn
estly for several months to have the
building ready for the first service
today, and though much remains to
be done in completing the edifice, it
will be opened at 10 o'clock this
morning with specially appropriate
musical services. The program of
these services was published in the
News yesterday.
At Sacred Heart Catholic church,
there will be the celebration of three
masses, the first at O'Clock. the sec
ond at 8 o'clock, and the third at
1890 O'Clock. At the third mass,
special music of high order Will be
given by the choir under the leader
ship of Mrs. Frank F.. Nevin, who
has spent several weeks in the train
ing of her singers. In the evening at
1870 O'Clock there will be benedic-
tion.
There will be the customary num-
ber of family dinner parties both in
Ely and in Ely City, for many of
which elaborate arrangements have
been made.
In the evening there will be an in
vitation ball given in the skating
rink by the Strollers' club, which
will doubtless be well attended, as
lhany invitations have been issued.