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The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1907-08-17
DR. X. S. Beckham Dead.
The Venerable Citizen and
Leading Physician Breath
ed His Last Yesterday
Morning, at His Home in
KershaW.

DR.. Robt. S. Beckham, one of
Lancaster county's Oldest citizens
ana leading physicians, died yes
terday morning at 7 o'clock, at
his home in Kershaw. Though NOT
unexpected, his death is neverthe-
less deeply lamented by his nu-
merous relatives and friends in
this and other counties. He was
stricken with paralysis about two
years, ago which forced him N
cease the active practice of his
profession, and a second stroke
about three weeks ago. as noted
in The News at the time, result.
ed in his death, as stated.
Dr, Beckham was a native Of
TINS county, was son of the late
Simon Beckham and was about
~ years of age. The greater
part of his long and useful life
was spent at his old home in the
Pleasant Hill section, where for
many years he was successfully
engaged in the practice of his
profession. When quite a Young
man he read medicine in Camden
where his mother ior a while re-.
sided, later entering the Charles.
ton Medical College, from which
institution lie was graduated with
distinction. For about four years
he was a resident of Loundes-
vile, Abbeville county. He
was living there during the try-
ing times of 10 and took lead.
ing and active part in the re.
dempion of the st te from Radi-
cal rule. While In Abbeville he
read law and was admitted to the
par, but never pracliced to any
extent, deciding to return to his
old home in this county and re-
sumo the practice of medicine.
ABOUT ten years ago he moved
TO hershaw, where he continued
to reside until his death.
DR.. Beckham was an intense
ly patriotic, public spirited citi-
zen and always took an active
interest in all matters pertaining
to the welfare of his country
lie was ever outspoken in the
expression of his opinions and
had the courage OF his convic
TONS He was a man of culture.
pleasing address and was truly
loyal to his friends. AS "a physi.
clan he ranked among the best
IN this part of the State, being
often called i'll consu tation bv
other physicians in dlfficr
cases. For ma " years pre-
his death he was
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1907-08-17
A Memorable Event.
Onveiling of Monument
Erected by Members of a
Colored Church to their
w hite Benefactor.

county by colored people to a
white man, as heretofore publish
ed in The News, was formally
unveiled Thursday with impres.
slVe ceremony and in the presence
OF "a large assemblage Of both
whites and blacks. This is prob
aoiy the first instance on record
where negroes have thus paid
tribute to the memory of one of
the white race. The nearest ap-
proach to it in this county oc-
Cured some years ago, when
Bishop l. @. Clinton erected a
handsome monument at hegrave
of his former master, Irwin Clin-
ton, who in his day and time was
leading member of the Lancas-
ter bar.
The monument unveiled Thurs
day was erected by the members
of Mount Moriah church a
colored Methodist church four
miles west of Lancaster, in mem
ory of the late j. w. Williams
who donated the land now used
by them as a cemetery, which is
located at the church. The idea
of thus honoring their white
oenefactor originated with one
OF their number, Jarvis Cunniug.
ham, highly respected and we'll
to-do colored citizen of this coun.
ty The suggestion took we'll
with Cunningham's fellow church
members and they contributed
literally to the fund which was
raised to carry out the plan.
The monument, which stan DIS
on the cemetery lot, was made
by Mr.. A j. McNinch, proprie.
tor of the Lancaster Marble Yard
and is OF what is known as Yer.
mont blue marble. Though no.
as tall as such monuments usu
ally are, its heighth being 6 feet
8 inches, it is highly creditable.
handsome piece of work and pre-
sents an imposing appearance
The principal inscription is on
the side facing the east, and is as
follows:
ION motion of Jarris Cunning.
ham this Monument was Erect
ed by the Members of Mount
Moriah Church in 1907 TO the
Memory Of Mr.. Jas. w. vii.
liams, in appreciation of the
Gift 10 the Church by him and
hIs family of this Plat of Land
for Cemetery"
sc. w. Mackey, G. T. b."
The letters, &c. T. b." stand
for Chairman Trustee Board.
The names of the trustees are
inscribed on the south side. as fol-
lows; M. M. Young, Jim Brown,
ID Johnson, J. T. Thomas, ID. Nc
Kinney, Adam Watts, decd.
John Wren, Sec, Joe Brown,
treas. Beneath the names are
the words, "God Loveth a Cheer.
iuI- Giver." Inscription on the
North side: Born Dec. 81. 1886
Died Feb 10 1908. Peace to |
His Ashes" On the West side :
"Rev L. Belton, Pastor".
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1907-08-17
Wrecl

Ashevill
Passenger
Southern ra
Asbeville this
ToXaway. was
four miles beyoI
the cars were o
went down a smaA
with the result tn
were injured, though
ly. The wreck is 5
been caused by spread
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1907-08-24
BOLIVAR BROWN ON
THE PREACHER

The preacher are the man whot
saves yer sole an never cusses in
publick He are the Teller whot
helps the wimen run the chirch an
he wares black close and a solemn
look. Evrie Sunday he gifts up in
chirch an warns you to prepare to
go to heaven no matter WHARF you
mite ruther go. Married preachers
has boys who are tuff nuts an fyte
like the devell Preachers who are
single soon gifts married to kepe frum
havin' to dodge the wimen. Preech-
ers like chicken when furnished by
the chirch members an they will pat
you on the bak an call you "Mi
bruther," also on the pocketbuk. We
have a preacher in our chirch an he
are long and slim an will talk old
folks to slepe. Our preacher whis-
ties when he talks an one Sunday he
kept three dogs runnin round in
chirch tryin' to find out who was
whistlin' fer them. 1t ended in
fyte an | laffffed. But | shell never
do so no moar when my father is
Post.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1907-08-24
CRUM'S ANSWER
TO CHALLENGE
Will Accept Def, But Wants To See
Signs of the Money.

Jack Crum dropped into the News
office last night and authorized the
sporting editor to accept the chal-
lenge of Jack Davis, of McGill for
the wrestling match he has asked
for. All that Crum asks for is that
the forfeit money shall be deposited
in responsible hands, and he will
come through on his side.
1t is now up to Mr.. Davis to de-
post his forfeit, or, at least, meet
with Crum and arrange details for
the coming go.
There is no doubt but that the
event will be pulled off, for both men
are anxious and eager for the fray
and there is no lack of backing on
either side, both men having many
friends. The match would prove a
drawing card for Labor day, and eff
forts are being made to pull off the
event on that day.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1907-08-24
FAVORS ARE SHOWN
TO WELL DRESSED GIRL

The argument, do girls work for
pin money" is settled doubtless In
the minds of working girls because
excepting occasional buffers claim
ing to squander their entire salary
for dress, they admit helping their
family or pursuing educational stu
dies, as in my case.
Men hardly are justified in CRITICS
ing women in this respect, as they
the showing such partially to the
we'll dressed woman wherever 1t may
be. Do men offer their seats to poor
ly clad women? However, watch
their courtesy toward woman
smartly dressed. Besides, how dc
they know the amount spent to look
we'll dressed whether the girl fire.
quents the bargain counter at the
end of the season, giving the gar
ment an up to date style in the fol-
lowing year by artistic touches here
and there?
the average working girl allows her.
self for clothing he never would dare
say another word in this direction
for fear of being asked. how about
your cigar expenses?" | know, most
girls dress TOT less imam Inelr DrOtn-
ers spend for smokes and other fol-
lies, writes a correspondent of the
Workers Magazine.
consider it a duty of high-sala-
ried women to dress well, 1t is money
well invested, and for small wage
earners I would suggest lectures
teaching the art how to make the
most of themselves at the least cost
and cultivating their taste for colors
and harmony.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1907-08-24
STANDARD OIL SAYS
IT NEVER DID WRONG

NEW YORK, Aug. %. - The
Standard Oil directors have issued
a pamphlet to employees and the pub
lie relative to the fine of 500, 240,000
imposed upon the Indiana company.
A noteworthy feature is the follow
ing statement: This company is in
absolute innocence of wrongdoing in
any of the prosecutions lately insti-
tuted against it, and particularly so
in the Chicago & Alton case. If the
judgment in that case is allowed to
stand, the company would be COM
PEELED to pay so times the value of
every carload of oil carried over the
Alton road during two years at an
open Scent rate, rate used over
three competing railroads for 10 to
IA years. The trial judge refused to
allow proof that the Scent rate was
a legal rate. He insisted that Is
cents was the only legal rate for oil,
when nobody had ever paid it and
when it was sworn it did not apply
to oil. To the higher courts we must
look for that calm judgment which
will rescue the rights of citizens from
the field of public clamor and do
main of vindictive politics. So per-
sistent and adroit has been the war
fare waged with the over-powering
authority of the federal administra-
ton against the Standard company
that it has been difficult to get fair
hearing before the public or in a
large portion of the press, the latter
l,o;pr a1ilxa Inv cnoia / eft ic
cutlery from below and political pres
sure from above.
1.-THE Standard company is con-
Quoting business of great moment to
the prosperity of the American peo-
pie in absolute obedience to the
soundest principles of business and
to the spirit and letter of the law.
Attacks upon it of the kind de-
scribed are aimed at the nations in
dustrial mercantile life"
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1907-08-24
D|SGRACES HIMSELF
AND THEN SUICIDES

CINCINNATI, Ohio, Aug. 10
John e. Owens, well-known news
paper writer and traveller, whose in
fatuation for Mrs. Bonnie" Tucker,
the former wife of a politician of this
city, led him to desert his wife and
home and travel around the country
with her, committed suicide at a
rooming house in this city late yes
terday. Owens ended his life by
swallowing laudanum, after he had a
brief interview with Mrs. Tucker, in
which he pleaded for reconciliation.
On her refusal Owens committed sui
eide.
The tragic death of Owens was the
climax of his sensational escapade
with Mrs. Tucker in Mexico City,
Mex, months ago. The two had
Travelled some time and finally reach
ed the Mexican capital. There owens
caused a sensation by appealing to
the police to locate his wife," who
had left him. 1t was said that she
had decided to leave him on account
of his insane jealousy.
A few days later she went to Okla
homa City, and on the same train
was Frank Ballard, an American no.
telkeeper of Mexico City, at whose
hotel the couple had stopped. Owens
started in pursuit, claiming that Bal
lard had induced Mrs. Tucker to
leave him. He wired the police au-
thorities of Oklahoma City to place
the couple under arrest on a charge
of smuggling.
Owens charged Ballard with hav-
ing stolen revolver from him, and
was himself placed in Jail for threat
ening the woman. Mrs. Tucker and
Ballard were arrested, but finally got
out of Jail, but Owens followed the
object of his infatuation. He effect
ed a reconciliation with her on a
train going to st. Louis, but they
again separated.
Owens was about As years old, and
was born in Wales. He Travelled in
many parts of the world, and was in
South Africa during the first Boer
war in 1881. He came to this coun-
try about the time of the Jameson
raid, in 1895, and worked on news
papers in a number of cities until he
finally located in Cincinnati, where
he was employed as writer until
his elopement with Mrs. Tucker
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1907-08-24
GEORGE A. SHEETS NOW
CHARGED WITH BRIBERY

The Salt Lake Herald says: In
formation charging former Chief of
Police George "A. Sheets with receiv-
ing a bride was filed with the county
clerk yesterday by District Attorney
Fred c. Loofbourow. The informa-
ton follows closely the wording of
George Sheets, while chief of police
of Salt Lake, accepted bride of
$500 from Larry and Jack O'Brien,
Jim Donaldson, w. H. Parent and
w. w. Bell, for protecting them from
arrest in connection with the rob-
berry of Alexander and William Nc
Whirter
In the district court there are now
two charges against the former po-
lice chief, one accusing him of crimi-
nal conspiracy and the other with ac-
cepting a bride. 1t is the contention
of the defense that more than one
charge against Sheets arising from
one alleged transaction cannot be
pending at the same time. On this
ground it asked writ of prohibition
to prevent the prosecution from fur
Their procedure. Judge Lewis denied
the writ on technical grounds, and a
notice of an appeal has been filed.
1t is doubtful if the appeal will
ever be taken on the proposition.
There are other steps which the de-
Tense will probably take, now that
both cases are before the district
court. In case the state dismisses
the conspiracy charge the matter
would not be improved for the rea-
son that if the bribery charge were
not legal when it was made it cannot
be made so now. The conspiracy
charge was passed upon in a case
brought against the former chief in
which the information was identical
with that now in court.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1907-08-24
STRUCK by LIGHTNING
AND RENDERED. UNCONSCIOUS

HOPKINSVILLE, KY, Aug. 10
Annie White and Frances Gordon,
two colOred washerwomen, were
struck by lightning at Pembroke dur
ing thunderstorm and rendered I'M
conscious for over an hour. They
were working under a tree in the
yard of S. II. Dickinson when the bolt
struck the tree. Mr.. Dickinson went
out to see what damage had been
done and he found the women un-
conscious.
Two physicians were called and
they worked with the patients nearly
an nour before they succeeded in
reviving them.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1907-08-24
NEVADA WILL HAVE
LARGEST EXHIBIT
NEARLY ONE-THIRD OF TOTAL
SPACE SECURED FOR STATE
AT MINING EXPOSITION

81 have taken a space for Ne
vada at the International Mining ex-
position to be held in Madison Square
Garden in New York which is nearly
one-third of the whole space" said
NJ w. Musgrove, commissioner to the
exposition for Nevada.
THE space | have chosen has a
frontage of $50 feet, and is SO feet
deep. 1 think Nevada, from the i'm
portance which she now holds in the
mining world, is entitled to the big
gest showing and for that reason
reserved the biggest and most eligible
space which I could get. | am going
down to Nevada this week and start
the work of getting together col
lection of exhibits from every pro-
ducing mine in the state that will
show that her resources are not con-
fined to any one district, but extend
all over the state. | received every
assurance of support from all oper-
ators in the east who are financially
and otherwise interested in Nevada
Not only was this the case in the
east, but also in Salt Lake; the op-
orators who are interested in propo
sitions in Nevada are backing me up
There are many of these, including
those interested in Ely, Goldfield, To
nopah, Yerington, Fairview, Seven
Troughs, Manhattan, Rosebud, and
many other camps.
1.-The exposition will be big one
comprising exhibits from number OF
countries. Already even Guatemala
is making preparations to be repre-
sented, and many other of the small
republics will be in line.
81 have opened an Office in the
Flatiron building in New York, where
all western mining men are welcome
Among those who have called upor
me there recently are H. j. Peck, o.
the Nevada Inyo, in Esmeralda coun
ty; C. l.. Dignowity, of the Reno Miz
nah: Colonel w. L. Stevenson OF the
Nevada Consolidated at Whitehorse
]. M. Thomas, Jr., of the Wh1tehorst
Olinghouse Consolidated; Judge Pet
er Lemers of the Selby Consolidated
in the Jumbo district; Tex Rlckar(
and others. D. ]. ]. Snyder was OF
there recently. and in ten days, wa
able to place 100000 shares of Sever
Troughs Tomboy and was Off for Sal
Lake with the money.
There is confidence in the ives
back there. The big interests arr
looking to Nevada and desire invest
ments there. Nevada was less at
fected by the recent depression thai
any other. 1t is generally believed
that her $35, 100000 output will b.
increased to $100,000,0O0 in a few
years. Real substantial proposition
have no trouble in getting the sup
port they deserve from the capitalist
of the east"
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1907-08-24
INSTALLED LODGE OF
X. OF p. AT CHERRY CREEK

A lodge of Knights of Pythias was
installed last Thursday night at
Cherry Creek, making the second
lodge of that organization in White
Pine county, the other being in this
city. Grand Chancellor Will U. Nc
Kay of Carson, supervised the initia-
tory work, 25 candidates being put
through. Deputy District Chancellor
w. c.. Gallagher, Francis M. Root,
Sol Hip and H. Gutter assisted the
grand chancellor. After the lodge
work was over banquet was served
and the new Knights were voted roy
al entertainers. The officers of
Cherry Creek Lodge No. 20 are: T..
G. Davis, chancellor commander,
George Fisher, vice-chancellor; John
L. Taylor. keeper of records and seal;
]. A. Carlson, master of exchequer;
John Henry, master of finance; John
Ryan, inner guard; Max Frank, outer
guard; Edward Bennett, Frank
Pierce and George o. Kelsey, trus-
tees.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1907-08-24
SPORTING EVENTS
FOR LABOR DAY
COMMITTEE MET LAST NIGHT
AND CHANGED PLANS IN RE-
GARD TO BALL GAME.

The various committees appointed
TO make arrangements for the cele-
bration on Labor day have been
meeting nearly every night for the
past week and have everything well
arranged
Last night the committee on sports
met and decided to change the pro-
gram in regard to the bail game that
was to have been played between the
Ogden and Ely teams. The commit
Tee had offered $500 to help defray
the expenses of the team and instead
has offered 5000 to have the Smell
ter PLAYERS come to Ely for Septem-
Der 1st.
Acommittee consisting of Messrs.
ORourke, Fitzgerald and Watson
was appointed to meet A. j. Fesler in
regard to obtaining a percentage of
the gate receipts of the game.
The drilling contest prize was fixed
at 5000. Messrs Fitzgerald, Cox and
OBrien were appointed to obtain the
rock for the contest.
The union having the best float
will be awarded s25.
The winner of the pole-climbing
contest is to receive $50.
The sum offered to the winning
tug of war team is s25.
There will be races for ladies, girls
and boys A fat mans race and a
sQuaw race will be amusing contests.
Messrs. Jones, Watson and Erstad
were appointed a committee to make
arrangements for obtaining the use
of the court house grounds and the
street for the festivities.
The sports committee and the
finance committee will hold another
meeting tomorrow night.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1907-08-24
MADE GOOD STRIKE
AT HUNTER NINE

1t is reported that some fine ore
has been encountered in the mines of
the Vulcan Smelling and Refining
company at Hunter, about 80 miles
from this city. p A. Dannaher is
experimenting operations and a tun-
mel has been driven a distance of
1900 feet, where it tapped the Cop
per Hedge ledge. Assays from the
strike average 100 ounces in silver,
40 per cent lead and per cent cop
per.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1907-08-24
Cholera in China.

BERLIN, Aug. ga Shanghai
special says there is a cholera out
break in China. Several Europeans
have succumbed to the disease. Pre-
tentative measures have been adopt
ed in foreign quarters. Several Chi
nese and Japanese towns are affected,
but spread through ocean steamers is
regarded as improbable.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1907-08-24
Saved Printers Lives.

Three printers lives were saved
early Friday morning by Mr.. Camp.
bell, the genial bartender at the Vet
eran. The printers meal tickets had
run out, pay day was "a hours away
and they were hungry. Campbell
called them in about a. m. and
they sat down to pot of the finest
stew they ever ate.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1907-08-24
Church Services.

Episcopal services will be held in
Good Time hall on Sunday, August
25th, as follows: Sunday school,
9:45 a. M; morning prayer and SER
mon, II a. M; evening prayer and
sermon, p. m. All are cordially
invited to attend these services.
Guild meeting this, Saturday, af-
ternoon, at the rectory at 2:30.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1907-08-24
Observation-Disclosures.

WANTED-A COMPETENT BOOK
keeper; one willing to assist in
postoffice; good salary to the right
man. Address S. E. Cohn, McGill.
S-25
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1907-08-24
The Firemen's Ball.

The benefit dance given last night
by Hose Company No. 1 was largely
attended. The hall was crowded and
neat sum was realized.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1907-08-24
FOR SALE.

FOR SALE-A BUGGY AND TEAM !;
snap. Apply Rowe & Gallagher
8-24-30-p
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1907-08-24

FOR SALE - GENTLE DRIVING
horse, for lady. Enquire Lane City
Mercantile Co. p-22-24
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1907-08-24

WANTED - FURNISHED HOUSE,
four to six rooms, suitable for two
tenants Address Box GIG, City.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1907-08-24

FOR SALE-MOCHA RESTAURANT
Three years lease and all fixtures.
Doing good business, but must
leave on account of health. Will
sell at a bargain. A snap for a
good restaurant man. No commits
sions to pay. Deal direct with own
er. Apply to E. Austin, Mocha
Restaurant, Aultman st. S-20-1wk
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1907-08-24

and two mixers. Ely Dairv Co,
$3.50
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1907-08-24

Louis r. Zadow, head of the gro
Gerry department of the Graham Mer-
camille company's store, has gone TO
Hamilton to spend few days with
his parents.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1907-08-24
CLASSIFIED ADS
FOR RENT.

FOR RENT-IN ELY CITY, LARGE
room, next door to saloon; suitable
for restaurant purposes. Call on
Dan Crump, Ely City, New. 25-9t-p
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1907-08-24

Fred L. Schratt, Salt Lake; F. M
Amiry, San Francisco, and H. l.. Sic
gel, Salt Lake, registered at the
Northern hotel last night
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1907-08-24

FURNISHED ROOM, SUITABLE
for two. Four doors north of Dill
Ion hospital
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1907-08-24

Mrs. Crump, wife of Attorney 5
D. Crump, and little daughter Elsie
have arrived from Denver and Will
make their home here.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1907-08-24
LOST.
MONEY TO LOAN.

MONEY TO LOAN ON PIANOS,
furniture, livestock. C. A. Myers,
with Ely Furniture Co. If