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The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1907-10-18
AMERICAN HUMOR POOR
SAY ENGLISH PAPERS

The English press has seized upon
a Chicago professors charge that
Americans are losing their sense of
humor in their pursuit of wealth and
seems inclined to treat it as true
indictment. There is certainly an alb
sence of all humor in their sad and
cruel comments. Thus the Graphic
says:
ut certainly would not be true to
say that their best jokes are made by
their richest men, but the silent
characteristic of American humor is
not its dissertation from dollars but
rather it's dissertation from culture.
I'm England it is possible and not
unusual for man to be learned and
yet to bubble over with fun. Matthew
Arnold did so to such an extent that
he was sometimes rebuked for flip
pancy. Andrew Lang furnishes a
contemporary case in point.
But in America it is otherwise.
The humorists, amusing as one finds
them, are mostly ignorant buffoons
like Bill Nye and Josh Billings. The
men who have got hold of culture
make it hum with the unimpeachable
solemnity of top. There have been
of course exceptions to the rule. The
case of Oliver Wendell Holmes sup
plies one such exception, but the rule
is as stated. There has never been
an American Mathew Arnold; there
is not now an American Andrew
Lang. Instead we have the review
ers of the Nation and Prof. William
James of Harvard.
And Mark Twain is not even men,
toned.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1907-10-18
STEAL DRESS COAT
TO SELL RAILROAD
.PROMOTERS" REALIZE GOOD
CLOTHES NECESSARY TO
BUSINESS SUCCESS.

GOLDFIELD, Oct 17.-Ed G.
Metz and a companion named Had
ley are wanted by Constable Inman
on a charge of grand larceny. Metz,
miner recently working at Ida, is
said to have stolen suitcase contain
ing dress suit property of Joseph
Hutchinson, formerly lieutenant
governor of Idaho.
Downing the clawhammer coat, he
SO impressed local operator that the
latter purchased for $1,000 cash,
which he paid to Metz, the gasoline
hmoist and 100 feet of track at t ie
old Kentucky mine. In the absence
of Monager Binford, the hoist and
track were hauled to the railroad
and had been loaded for shipment
when Binford discovered his loss and
seized the stolen property.
Binford had missed other articles
from the mine and had been watch
ing through telescope from town,
remarking that he feared some one
might carry off his hoist. Metz and
Hadley are still at large. The for
mer, according to reports, is still
CARRIED in the stolen spiketailed coat.
Rewards have been offered for their
apprehension.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1907-10-18
Trade Affected by Bridge Disaster.

United States Consul Woman, re-
porting from Three Rivers, says that
one of the most serious results due
to the Quebec bridge disaster will be
the delay caused in the completion
of several railway connections badly
needed for the opening of the st.
John region, and the territory to the
north of it. He adds: various in
dustrial enterprises projected in this
belt, enriched by vast forests yet I'M
touched and streams affording water
power of priceless value, will have to
be deferred for year or more, as
transportation facilities are wanting.
The American concern in charge of
the construction states that it will
take two years to regain the condition
that existed before the accident. 1t
is reported that the dominion govern
ment will herself undertake the COM
pletion of the bridge as soon as the
investigation into the causes of the
disaster has been completed"
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1907-10-18
The Barrel Race.

In Canada some of our boys in
dulge in very exciting form of win
ter sport.
Barrels, with heads and bottoms
removed, are placed along the ice
course. Then the boys competing
line up for the start.
Away they go, all skating for the
first barrel. The skaters must pass
through each barrel on their way to-
ward the goal. 1t is very amusing
to see several try to get through the
barrel at the same time. Sometimes,
in their exertions, the barrel is moved
around so that it faces in the oppo-
site direction, and the racer, upon
emerging from the end, skates by
mistake toward his starting point.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1907-10-18
TO USE POLAR BEARS
IN DASH FOR POLE

NEW YORK, Oct. 17.-Captain
Raold X. Andersen, the Arctic ex-
plorer, who arrived today on the
steamer Oscar II, said he would make
an attempt to reach the north pole
in 1910. He announced that he is
having four big polar bears trained
to haul sleds and intends to use them
in the far north. He said also that
he and his friends intended to petit
ton President Roosevelt and the
United States government to allow
his vessel, the Gjoa, in which he nav
igated the Northwest Passage in
1904, to be the first to pass through
the Panama canal, upon it's compile
ton. The Gjoa was formerly whal-
ing vessel, and is undergoing repairs
in the Mare Island navy yard at San
Francisco.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1907-10-18
CARPENTER SUFFERS
SERIOUS FRACTURE

A carpenter employed at McGill
was painfully injured while at work
in the machine shop yesterday. In
some unaccountable manner the
workman's foot was caught in belt
or fiywheel and the bone was frac-
tured about four inches above the
ankle.
The fracture was a severe one, as
the member was bent at right angles
with the limb, and the ends of the
bone had to be wired to properly join
them. The injuries were dressed and
the fracture reduced by DR.. Wallace,
assisted by DR.. Abbott, who is sta
toned at the smelter.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1907-10-18
Not Playing Fair,

Two country boys were fishing
from the edge of the creek.
bet | catch the most fish," said
one.
mo, you won't" retorted the
other
For some time they sat there, I'M
til one boy, growing sleepy, lost his
balance and fell into the water.
That's not fair" cried his COM
panion, you're not supposed to dive
for them"
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1907-10-18
The Northern.

J. E. Ocean, Kimberly; Julius
Schwaiddacher, Reno; T. Stroutt,
San Francisco; H. G. Clageman, San
Francisco; F. NJ. Setter, London,
Eng. o. F. Clageman San Francisco;
e. w. Balding, New York; Frank H.
Kato, Reno.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1907-10-18
AT THE HOTELS
StpDtOe Hotel.

w. B. Lee, New York; James Cog
land, San Francisco; M. L. Requa,
San Francisco; Mrs. C. f. Aver, New
York; e. B. Burner and wife, Ogden
B. w. Mendenhall and wife, Ely
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1907-10-18

FOR RENT-THREE ROOMS FUR
nished or unfinished, for house.
keeping. Inquire Mrs. Nevin,
Third and Court streets. If
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1907-10-18

I am selling ladies' and children's
underwear, hosiery, ETC., at cost. Mrs.
NJ w Hough, Aultman street.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1907-10-18

FOR RENT-A BROOM HOUSE
and Broom tent for rent. Inquire
of Mrs. Shering, Ellis addition. If
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1907-10-18

FOR RENT-ONE NICELY FUR
nished front bedroom. Inquire
Mrs. Nevin, Third and Court
streets. tt
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1907-10-18
AROUND The CAMP
For city water in your house, see
Langley, the plumber. hurry street.

Langley, the plumber. hurry street.
There is an epidemic of colds at
this time. Many are affected, but
none are seriously i'll.
I am selling ladies' and children's
underwear, hosiery, ETC., at cost. Mrs.
NJ. w. Hough, Aultman street.
Rooms at the Alamo reduced to
SIS. $40, s., and $35 per month.
10-16-tf S. L. WINES, Prop.
Miss Minnie Mau is yet confined to
her home. She will probably be able
to take charge of her school today.
+. M. Ulm, who was suddenly at
tackled by illness a few days ago, is
now showing slight improvement.
If you want to figure on getting
Spring Water piped into your home,
call phone 27-X. Langley, the
Plumber. If
The Idaho bar handles only first
class wines, liquors and cigars. Our
|
| the makers.
The new school building is getting
up so the people can form something
of an idea of what it will look like
when completed.
DR.. Sylvester's best recommended
tons are the satisfactory fittings of
glasses that he has made since he has
been here. Oldfield Hotel If
Fred d. Oldfield, county clerk, who
had been ill for nearly three weeks
with bad attack of mumps, is again
able to resume his duties.
Nye Bros have just received a
large shipment of waterproof shoes,
both in the high and low cut styles.
It will pay you to stop in and take a
'eok.
L. B. Herndon has transferred to
Mrs. Annie Gregory and John H.
| DensmOre, all of lot 10, Main street,
Lane City, for stated consideration
of $500. A quitclaim deer was filed
yesterday with the county recorder.
Dr. G. sylvester, optician, OF
Washington, D. c., we'll known
throughout the country, will be To-
Gated temporarily at Oldfield Hotel On
Aultman street All kinds of glasses
scientifically fitted and all work guar
anteed.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1907-10-18
CLASSIFIED ADS
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..

WANTED-BOY TO WORK IN OF
flee and learn trade as we'll. Down.
town office, The News, Ely City. If
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1907-10-18

There is an epidemic of colds at
this time. Many are affected, but
none are seriously i'll.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1907-10-18

FOR RENT-NEATLY FURNISHED
front bedroom. Mrs. Mingus,
Court and Fourth streets. If
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1907-10-18

Miss Minnie Mau is yet confined to
her home. She will probably be able
to take charge of her school today.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1907-10-18

FOR RENT-STOREROO NEAR
Fourth and Aultman. Enquire of
DR.. Wallace. 10-1-tf
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1907-10-18

Rooms at the Alamo reduced to
SIS, $40, s., and $35 per month.
10-16-t S. L. WINES, Prop.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1907-10-18

FOR RENT = ONE FURNISHED
cabin, SIS. 500 Mill street. eff
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1907-10-18

WANTED-TO BUY A SECOND
hand cooking stove for use of res
taurant business. P. o. Box 405,
Ely. Tahara & Tamaka. CT 10
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1907-10-18
FOR RENT.

FOR RENT-4-ROOM FURNISHED
cottage, close in. Mrs. Mingus,
Court and Fourth streets. If
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1907-10-18

tackled by illness a few days ago, is
now showing slight improvement.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1907-10-18

FURNISHED ROOM, SUITABLE
for two. Four doors north of Dill
lon hospital.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1907-10-18

If you want to figure on getting
Spring Water piped into your home,
call phone 27-X. Langley, the
Plumber. If
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1907-10-18

WANTED = TWO MATTRESSES.
Kennedy & Barnes, Shelter. tt
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1907-10-18

L. B. Herndon has transferred to
Mrs. Annie Gregory and John H
Densmore, all of lot 10, Main street
Lane City, for stated consideration
of $500 A quitclaim deer was filed
yesterday with the county recorder.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1907-10-18

The Idaho bar handles only first
class wines, liquors and cigars. Our
goods are shipped direct to us from
the makers.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1907-10-18

Nye Bros. have just received {
large shipment of waterproof shoes
both in the high and low cut styles
It will pay you to stop in and take ;
look
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1907-10-18

Fred d. Oldfield, county clerk, who
had been i'll for nearly three weeks
with a bad attack of humps, is again
able to resume his duties.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1907-10-18

The new school building is getting
up so the people can form something
of an idea of what it will look like
when completed.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1907-10-18

DR.. Sylvester's best recommended
tons are the satisfactory fittings of
glasses that he has made since he has
been here. Oldfeld Hotel. If
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1907-08-01
BRITT BEATS NELSON :

San Francisco, Aug Jimmie Britt
was given the decision in the fight
last night with Battling Nelson, the
fight going the limit of 20 rounds.
Nelson was badly punished through
out the mill and in the last round was
almost out.
The cablegram came as a surprise
to many of the fight fans in this city,
and they can not understand the out
come of the fight. On the other hand
there were a few who thought that
Britt would win.
Many people underrate Britt. They
do not give him credit for what he
can do. Few know that he is prob
ably the greatest 20-round fighter who
ever stepped in prize ring. He can
travel that distance in fast order and
has never lost decision in a 20-round
fight.
This Is the third time that these two
fighters have met in the ring. In their
first fight Britt won a close decision
on points and many, especially Eastern
sports, claimed that Nelson was
robbed. People who witnessed the
fight and know that game say that the
fight was fairly won Last nights
battle proves conclusively that Britt is
the better 20-round man.
In the second meeting at Colma on
September 8, 1905, in 45-round battle
Britt was knocked out in the 18TH
round. Many thought that he was
foolish to carry the fight to Nelson as
he did 1t is claimed that had he
fought his usual fight he might have
won. as
Nelson's next fight of Importance
was with Joe Cans at Goldfeld Cans
gave him an awful beating and the
wise ones claimed that this beating
would probably end Nelson's fighting
days. This might have had much to
do with losing last nights encounter.
Britt was never satisfied with his
defeat at the hands of Nelson and has
always claimed that if given another
Z
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1907-08-01

chance he would beat the Dane. By
continuous training and close study
Of the pictures Of the Colma fight
Britt put himself in condition to meet
the Dane, and the chances are that
Britt had such style of attack and
defense, gained by his superior knoWl-
edge, he proved a mystery to the
Dane, who had hard work in landing
on the clever Britt.
This will now give Britt a chance
to get on with Cans for some OF those
large purses offered in Nevada.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1907-08-01
SPORTS
he IS SAFE

Sporting Editor Bulletin: TO set
tie an argument please let me know
your opinion of the following: The
batter hits the ball safe and touches
first base and turns to the right, but
in returning to the bag turns to his
left, making no attempt to go to Sec
ond, the baseman tags him and the
umpire declares him out. Is the de.
cision correct?
FAN.
No, If he had first turned to his
right and then, in coming back to the
base, turns to the left, without making
any movement to try for second. he is
not out.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1907-08-01

ENTRIES FROM MAUI

C. C. Kumbaar and Sam Baldwin
have entered the coming Tennis
Championships held during Polo week
These two will represent Maui in both
the doubles and singles.
ae4s n * q a
q. Private Luther A. X. Evans, Signal
Corps, qualified as expert rifeman this
morning. At 800 yards he made "A
and at 1000 yards, 49, Capt. Charles
Costa, Co. E, Capt. Thos. P. Cummins
and Sergt. A. R. Phillips, Co. F., failed
by one point from qualifying as ex
merit . ,ls.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1907-08-01

New York, July &c. NJ. Daniels
of the New York Athletic Club, swim
ing in the 50-yard race in the Larch-
mont Yacht Clubs water sports to-
day, made new record of rs AS sec
onds. The former record was q 2-5
seconds, made by T. E. Kitching.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1907-08-01
RIFLE MEN MAKING FINE SCORES

a
t ton o tl
land badss o Mar is honor an
last a the regular whoqu snm
Ate pid I
The GLOWING scores
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1907-08-01
DANIELS NEW RECORD

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The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-11-25
By ELEANOR GATES,
COPYRIGHT 1906 BY r4ecLURE PHILLIPS Z cor4pANY.
es1tsee-eNgae-s
Author Of The Biography of Prairie Girl

Lancaster and his younger daughter
commented excltedly as the rider APP
preached. One troop Of cavalry had
remained at Brannon throughout the
summer to give protection to the wives
and children of officers and enlisted
men The remaining troops belonging
at the fort were away on Indian serV-
ice. They were to return soon, ana the
section boss believed he saw In the
nearing traveller the herald Of the
home coming force Marylyn, how
ever. was just as certain that INDIANS
were about to surround them and
hastily brought ont the gun, but Dallas
wasted no time in conjectureS. She
touched up Ben and Betty and finished
her round OF the plowed land. Not till
the stranger was close did she stop at
the eastern end or the field and wait,
leaning on the cross bar.
He came forward in a sharp canter.
keeping a regular tap upon the TANKS
Of his mount with the end of a lariat
Ills careless seat in the saddle and the
fact that be wore no spurs told Dallas
that he was not a trooper, though
across the Iessening distance now be-
tween them his dress of blue shirt
dark breeches and high boots, crowned
by a wide, soft hat, was not unlike a
campaign uniform. At his approach
Ben and Betty became lazily interested
and raised their long ears to the front.
Simon advanced little and took de-
termined stand beside Dallas. who
hung her lines on the plOw handles
and prepared to greet the horseman.
The instant he reached her he halted
abruptly beside the mules and barred
his head Good morning" he said,
with CHEEKY politeness. but his swift
glance over team. pillow and girl show.
ed a surprise that was almost pity.
She saw his look. and the color swept
up under the tan of her face. How
d v do?" she answered.
I'm John Lounsbury from Clark's, y
he began. I've been supplying thai
crowd back there with feed and grub
for couple of weeks" He nodded to
ward the distant men and horses
MAY l ask-I-I didn't know any wo
men folks had settled
She faced him squarely for a mo
ment, and he met her eyes. They were
gray. with tawny flecks. wide open
clear and compromising my IA
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-11-25

on Sibley street, proved q decided sue
cess. The gross receipts amounted to
$3.50. It is claimed that there win be
a net receipt az s5Qe which viii be-
come part OF the building fund for
the proposed new church.
Mrs. Charles Germany Of EnSiewood
visited friends and relatives IN HAM
mond over sunday.
You are cordially invited Il attend
a measuring party To be given by the
first division Of the Ladies' Aid society
in the N r. church parlors Tuesday
evening, Nov 26. 1907.
A measuring partv we give Tor you.
Tis something pleasant rs well IS new;
The invitation carries a sack
For use i'm bringing or sending back
Five cents for every foot you're tail.
Measure yourself against the wall;
An extra cent for each inch youll give
And thereby show how high YOU live.
/ Then with music ana sons recitation
and pleasure
/ We VIII meet one and all at our party
of measure.
Every one please consider this
personal invitation and come 10 eur
party The First Division Of the La
dies Aid sooiety.-Adv-1t-
Miss Irene Arnold has gone to Kirk
Vile No. for a few weeks visit with
relatives and friends.
Mrs. L. II Dick OF Fort Wayne. is
visiting Mrs. Robert ellis at her home
ia Carroll street fer few days
Misses Rma and Lcota Summers.
students at the Valparaiso university.
were the guests Of their parents Mr..
and Mrs II. c. summers of Sibley street
over Sunday.
Misses IRA Hoover and Ethel Mer-
riI viii give shower in Miss Beryl
Woods honor Saturday, Nov. 80. at the
home of Miss Merrill in Chicago.
Mile cara. New Yorks favorite palm
list and clalrvoyant. is giving some
wonderful tests make your calls early.
See al in other column.
The first division of the Ladies' Aid
Society of the Methodist Episcopal
church extend a cordial invitation to
everybody to attend measuring party
to be given in tire parlors OF the church
Tuesday evening. Nov. %. 1907.
Misses Loie and lila Hughes returned
to their home in Crown Point last
evening after few days visit with
Mr. and Mrs. John hughes, ~ State
, street.
Miss Mae Hanson and Jim Avery
saw the Chicago Carlisle game at Mar
shall Field in Chicago. Saturday.
Miss Mable Wells is visiting hei
sister, Mrs. a. W. Sprague. at her home
in Carroll street. Miss Wells has just
v concluded a visit with friends il
| Chicago.
e Miss Myrtle Merryweather returned
= to her home in Chicago last evening
q after a few days visit with Miss Bertha
, Hansen at her home in Rimbach avenue
Miss Mae Swanton and Mr.. Muehle
S spent Sunday with friends in Chicago
Miss IRA Hoover of Park Manor wa
the guest of Mrs. A. W. Sprague 0
+ Carroll street over Sunday.
II Social Notes Continued on page 5.
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(Continued.)

Soldiers for Brannon, / reckon" she
said aloud to Simon, who had given
over his butting and was thoughtfully
shifting the air still" she added,
they're coming slow for soldiers.
Simon rubbed a red shoulder against
her arm confdlngly and gave defiant
sideways toss of the head.
"You know, don't you? Dallas said.
scratching the star in his curly fore
head well, / would, too, If had your
nose" She glanced at the mules and
noted their lack of fright. They're not
Indians anyhow" she went on. 80
guess well do some more blowing"
When the sun was so high that 81
mons shadow made but a small
splotch upon the ground under him.
Dallas again stopped to look toward
the east The men and horses had
Travelled only a short distance and were
halted for their noon rest. Close to the
wagons the smoke of burning grass
twists was curling up from under the
midday meal.
They amt soldiers she said decis-
lively If they was they'd 90 on to the
ferry And what can they be. headed
this way?" She took off her hat and
swung it at her father to attract his
attention, then pointed toward the men
and teams
Lancaster was sitting before the
shack. his crutches across his knees.
Seeing her signal, he got up and hob
bled hastily around the corner. from
where he blinked into the gap. And,
unable to make out anything but a
blurred collection of moving things he
called NIarylyn from her dinner get
ting.
"Come an see wat Y en- make out
of thar on tn prairie, Mar'lynr' he
cried EFF it's antelope, bring out tn
Sharps''
Marylyn hurried to him and followed
the direction of his gaze. why, it's
men, pa she said.
Certainly, it's men," he agreed pet
tishly, but wat kim o. men? Thets
wat All KANT see"
Marylyn shook her head. Then. as
she bent her look inquiringly toward
the far away camp. a horseman sud
denly left 1t and started on a gallop
toward them. "Ones coming this way
fast!' she exclaimed and rushed back
into the shack for her bonnet