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Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1907-06-29

Editor Las Vegas Age II am ire
,nentIv asked as to what is being done
regarding the Incorporating of Las Vegas
ss a city, under the law OF 1907. This
being legal question the other lawyers
here are also frequently asked the same
question.
So lar a. | know, nothing is being
dome. and nothing should be done until
the subject is thoroughly considered,
and united action taken.
An analysis OF the last official regis
tration lists and assessment roll show %
analifed electors who are taxpayers; so
il Is seemingly in the power OF % of the
SO to comply with the requirements of
the act
In talk | had with Mr.. Whittemore
he stated that we are opposed to in
CORPORATION | suppose the eve" meant
the salt Lake railroad company. If
this j. and continues to be the attitude
Of the railroad company, and also the
attitude oil the townsite company, it
means that every legal obstruction pos
sible will he thrown against the making
of a town government here. And 1t is
not wise to underestimate either the
mower or fertility Of resource Of such an
opponent.
There are several questions to con-
-lder, and on which there should be
practical unanimity, before any move
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1907-06-29
MOUNTAIN QUAIL
Owners Visit Mine and Plan
for Future Operations

+. III. Downs and ii. j. Rhue of Bos-
ton, part owners in the Mountain Quail
group OF copper and zinc properties,
southwest of Vegas, have been here for
everal days making arrangements for
he continued development OF the mines.
NJ. III. Kern, an experienced mining
man, has been made manager, super
ceding X. l.. Hussey, who has been in
charge since the opening of the proper
ties. Mr. Hussey still retains his in
terest in the mine, and will remain in
this section in the interests OF his COM
pany.
The Mountain Quail group is located
three miles east OF the Potosi. About
600 feet of development work has been
done under Mr.. Hussey's administra-
ton, and several carloads OF ore shipped,
which are stated to have brought returns
OF from 81 800 to $500 per car. Two
more carloads were shipped during the
visit OF Messrs Downs and Rhue. Sew
eral thousand dollars have been ex
pended in preparation for development
and the camp is well supplied with
buildings and accommodations for a
large force of men.
The property is owned jointly by Mes
srs. F. II. Downs, F. II. Gage, Harvey
]. Rhue, Roland NJ. Baker, VIM. A..
Payne and X. L. Hussey, all OF Boston,
and representing between them a vast
amount OF wealth.
Mr. Downs, accompanied by his wife,
and Mr.. Rhue left the first of the week
for the East by way of Los Angeles, San
francisco and Denver.
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1907-06-29
FREIGHT RATES
Roads Adopt New Schedule to
Southern Nevada

1t is announced that the Southern Pa
cifc, Salt Lake, Oregon Short Line, the
Santa Fe and the Brock railroads have
agreed upon new freight tariff into
Goldfeld, Tonopah, Rhyolite and Beat
ty, Nevada. In the agreement Los An
geles is favored somewhat over other
western cities The first-class rate for
Los Angeles and Sacramento being s3O4,
and that from San Francisco and Salt
Lake 1920.
The new schedule will be put into Ell
feet upon approval by the Interstate
Commerce Commission, probably about
July oath
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1907-06-29
Railroad DAMAGES

Los Angeles Examiner says. Judg-
ment for $1,000 has been awarded the
parents OF Marcelino Espinosa by the
superior Court against the Salt Lake
railroad company
Espinosa was killed while unloading
ties from "a car in front OF an engine,
the boiler of which exploded, scalding
him to death.
The suit brought against the company
asked for $4,000 damages.
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1907-06-29
DISCUSSING TOWN GOVERNMENT
Opinions Of Prominent Citizen as to Proper
Plans Of Procedure

is made, such a. size OF territory to be
covered, probable cost OF maintaining
city government, the school question,
street improvement and maintenance,
fire protection, health regulation, police
organization, and other matters OF com
munity interest that may occur to others
giving this matter consideration
Those on whom the greatest burden
will fall should take the lead, and a
public meeting should be called and
every one having ideas to advance both
for and against should be heard, and a
conclusion reached, to which the people
will agree. The railroad company should
be invited to attend this meeting. No
hidden move should be made, in that in
which all are interested.
house to house canvass should be
made, and c census oi men, women and
children taken.
Ii 1t is concluded to incorporate,
should the territory include the source
OF water supply =? that the government
may prevent contamination.
Section 1880 OF Cuttings Compiled
Laws provides that each village, town
or incorporated city shall constitute but
one school district, so the town incor-
poration should cover such territory as
is desired in the school district
VI. ;. BEAL.
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1907-06-29

4 w Lee and wife, Springfield, Ill
Miss Holley, "
Miss Larson, =
+ II Downs and wife, Boston
B F Gray, Los Angeles
Vim McClary, Laramie, Wyo
Il q West. Chicago.
W f Clark, Los Angeles
F J Rich,
f l. Dorr,
ID f Weimiech, 4"
Matte Caffrey, Salt Lake
K J Bryan
Sam Kuschin
Jack Kidney
Peter Anderson
ID II Leech and wife, Rhyolite
John X. Baily, Denver
Oran A Lewis. Utah
K G Whitlace, Los Angeles
III w Zachau, Beatty.
L l. Smith, Caliente
T A Hall
James Guerthe
Jas p Devine, San Francisco
Frank p Gardiner
Mrs d" 4"
Hazel
Frank "
Mrs VIM c Fashbender
Oh Van Peet, Tonopah
Henry + Monheim, Salt Lake
Chas Zubiller, Telluride, Col
f : Adams, Oakland, Calf
Tony Feliz, Sunset Camp
Frank Zurach "
John Holden, Los Angeles
\ B Woodman, Denver
G T Keene and family, Rhyolite
j + Smith, Tonopah
g II Clay, Rhyolite
Mrs q q Davis and children
A Conway, Rhyolite
Henry b Hunter, Goldfield
D Conway, Rhyolite
Mrs V Bib, Phoenix, Arizona
f f Broome, Potosi New
f W Phillips, Rhyolte
NJ J Morrin, Kansas City
F $ Chandler, Toledo, Ohio
J f Carr,
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1907-06-29
Announcement

Owing to delay in obtaining SUIT
able location elsewhere, due principally
to the unsettled conditions OF the min
ing camps, we wish to announce that
we will continue our wholesale liquor
business in our present location until
further notice. We will endeavor, as
ever, to fill completely and satisfactorily
all orders.
Send in and be convinced that our
quality and prices are right. Especial
attention given to family trade.
10. MCINTOSH,
Southern New. Wholesale Liquor Store.
Las Vegas, Nevada.
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1907-06-29
TeCOpah Mines

]. II. Lester, manager of the Tecopah
Consolidated Mines Company, says the
Tecopah lead mines are proving very
valuable, About 500 tons of ore have
been shipped to Salt Lake smelters and
200 tons more are awaiting cars, Re-
turns have been received from the first
two carloads at the net rate of $2s 90
per ton. The property is equipped with
a 30-horsepower hoist and a l4-drill
compressor.
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1907-06-29

The assessment of Phoebe real estate
has been increased $50 per cent
according to the Record.
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1907-06-29

The Government will soon open the
Pyramid Lake Indian reservation for
settlement.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1907-06-13
SITUATION
IS CRITICAL
A Few Weeks of Warm Weather
Necessary to Relieve
the Farmers.
WHOLESALE TRADE IS GOOD.
Conditions in the West More Favor
able Than in the Fast and south
Little Trouble with Labor and
railroad Earnings Con-
-inuc to Increase.

New York. June 7.-R. G. Dun 81 Co.'S
weekly review of trade tomorrow will
say:
Adverse weather has made the season
another week late both as to distrbu-
ton of spring merchandise and progress
Of the crop. Transactions thus far In
dictate that settled warm weather viii
bring out much business. but so much
time has been lost that few merchants
anticipate abnormal volume in the ag-
gregatc. on the farms the situation is
critical but a fow weeks of high tempcra-
ture should make the outlook much
brighter Wholesale trade in fail and win
ter goods Is brisk Manufacturing plants
operate at full capacity in most in
dustrics. Dispatches from leading cities
indicate that the business situation il
much more satisfactory at points in the
West than in the East or South. Few
serious labor struggles are now In pro-
gress Railway earnings in May were 100
per cent. larger than last year but
foreign commerce a his port alone for the
latest week showed losses of s3579,579 in
exports and SLICE 693 in imports as com
pared with the movements in the same
week Of 1905. Failures this week in the
United States were IGS against 206 last
year and in Canada n against IS last
year.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1907-06-13
MARY KENNEDY'S ESTATE.

STATE OF VERMONT, District of Chit.
tendon
The Honorable the Probate Court. for
the district OF Chittenden.
To the heirs and all persons inter-
ested in the estate of Mary Kennedy,
late Of Burlington, in said district. de-
ceased. intestate,
Whereas, application hath been made
to this court In writing, by the admin
istrator of the estate OF the. said
Mary Kennedy, praying for license
and authority to sell the whole of tho
payment of debts and charges of ad-
ministration. setting forth therein the
amount Of debts due. from said de-
ceased, the charges of administration,
situation OF the real estate,
Whereupon. the said court appointed
and assigned the 22nd day Of June,
1907. at the Probate Court rooms.
upon said application and petition, and
ordered public notice thereof to be
given 10 all persons interested therein
by publishing said order, together with
the time and place of hearing. three
weeks SUCCESSFULLY in the Burlington
which circulates In the neighborhood
of those persons interested in said es-
tate all which publications shall be
previous TO the day assigned for hear
ing,
Therefore you are hereby notified to
appear before said Court, at the time
and place assigned. then and there
In said Court to make your objections
TO the granting of such license II you
see cause.
Given under my hand. at the Probate
Court rooms. this 4th day of June.
MARCELLUs A BINGHAM
49,w3t Judge,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1907-06-13
ESTATE OF EMERETTE II. CALVERT
OF COLCHESTER

We. the subscribers. having been ap.
pointed by the Honorable the Probate
Court for the District of Chittenden,
commi ss toner's to receive, examine and
adjust the claims and demands of all
persons against the estate of Emerette
r. Calvert. late of Colchester. in said
district, deceased. and also all claims
to: and six months from the day Of
the date hereof being allowed by said
court for that purpose, We do therefore
hereby give notice that we Will at
at the office OF Henry Conlin, in tho
village OF Winooski, in said district,
on the 25th day of November, next, at
10 o'clock n. M, on said day.
Dated this 2Sth day OF May, 1907
HENRY CONLIN,
CARL r. DUNN.
4Sw3t Commission
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1907-06-13
CLOSE OF CONVENTION.
Vermont Funeral Directors Elect Will
Jamestown Nun President.

St. Johnsbury. June 1.-THE closing ses-
sions of the Vermont Funeral Directors
& Ernbalmers association We're held to-
day. During the day Prof. c. a.
Renouard of the Renouard training school
for embalmers in New York gave lectures
and demonstrations. Resolutions We're
passed thanking the local undertakers. c.
a. CalderwOod and c. a Stanley. for
their arrangements FOR the hospitality Of
the members and a visit TO the scale
works closed the gathering. These officers
We're elected: President, G. NJ Edison,
Nillamstown; first ce-prcsident. +. NJ
Miller Brandon, second president, G.
II. Hayden Riverside; secrctaEy, Arthur
F.. Hale, Bradford; treasurer, j. r. Nc
Line, Topsham; executive committee. c.
II. Carrigan, Pouhney, ]. f. Keith, Bel
lows Falls, ], B. Stearns. Rutland.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1907-06-13
WILLIAM HILLS ESTATE.

STATE OF VERMONT. District Of
Chittenden.
The Honorable the Probate Court.
for the District of Chittenden. $500
To the heirs and all persons Inter
ested in the estate Of William Hill,
'"'' u '''' nus WIZ GREETING:
whereas, application hath been made
to this court in writing. by the ad-
ministrator Of the estate OF William
Hill, late Of Burlington. deceased, pray
ing for license and authority to sell the
whole OF the real estate Of said de-
ceased, representing to said court
that It would be beneficial TO the heirs
and all persons Interested In the estate
Of said deceased to sell the whole OF
convert the same into money.
And bringing into Court the. consent
and appreciation in writing OF all the
state and set In forth the situation
'-NSefcTT up 7', IL said Court appointed
and assigned the 14th day Of June,
said district. to hear and decide upon
said application and petition. and or
dered public notice thereof 20 nc
given to all persops interested therein.
| by publishing 7aid order, together with
| the time and place of hearing, three
weeks successfully In the Burlington
Weekly Free Press. newspaper which
circulatcs in the neiehborhood of those
persons Interested in said estate. all
which publications. shall be. previous
to the day assigned for hearing;
appear before said Court, at the time
| and place assigned, then and there In
| said Court to mako your objection to
the granting of such license. II you
Given under my hand. 1T the Probate
Court rooms, this 29th day OF May,
''' .MARcELLUs A. BINGHAM
| 4sw3t Judge
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1907-06-13
ESTATE OF JOSEPH II. ALLARD OF
COLCHESTER.

We. tho subscribers. having been
appointed by the Honorable Probate
Commissioners to receive. examine and
adjust the claims and demands Of all
persons against tho estate of Joseph II.
Anard, late of Colchester, in said dis
trict deceased. and also all claims and
demands exhibited in Offset thereto;
and six months from the day of the
date hereof being allowed by said
Court for that purpose. We do there
fore hereby give notice that we Will
attend to the duties Of our appoint
nent AT the office Of Frank =. Graves
in Wnooski. In said district. on the
last Thursdays of June and November,
next. at 10 o'clock a. m, on each Of
said days.
Dated this 18th day of May. 1907.
FRANK l.. GRAVES,
JAMES s. O'RRTEN.
4Sw3t Commits ioners.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1907-06-13
SARAH r.. BALDwIy's ESTATE.

STATE OF VERMONT. district OF
Chittendcn.
To all persons Interested In the es-
tate Of Sarah r. Baldwin, late Of
IIinesburgh in said district deceased,
GREETING:
At probate court holden at Bur-
lington, within and for the district Of
Chttenden. on the eth day OF May,
1907. an instrument purportine to be
the last will and testament Of Sarah
r. Baldwin, late Of ITlncsburRh. In said
district, deceased, was presented to the
court aforesaid. for probate.
And II Is ordered by said court that
the 14th day Of Juno. 1907. NJ tho Pro-
bate Court rooms in said Burlington, be
assigned for proving said instrument:
and that notice thereof be given to ali
persons concerned. by publishing this
order three weeks succe ssively In the
Burlington Weekly Free Press news
paper published at Burlington prev.
!ous to the time appointed.
THEREFORE,, you are hereby noti-
fed to appear before said court, at
tho time and place aforesaid, and con-
test the probate OF said will. II you
have cause.
Given under my hand at Burlington,
in said district, this 27th day of May,
1907.
48.w3t Judge
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1907-06-13
FAMOUS DOG LOVERS.
Men in High stations Have n Passionate
Uegnrd FOR that Faithful Animal.

Among those VINO have become world
famous in literature, the arts, science.
| and the drama. dogs have ever been
prime favoritcs. Nav York Tit-Bits.
Iandseer, Leighton. Dickens. Pugln, the
eminent architect: Rousseau, the philo-
sopher; Scott. Tennyson. and Darwin
were all passionately devoted to canine
pets while going still further back one
fGds that Chaucer, Sir Isaac Newton
Rnhens and Hcgarth regarded them as
the best of companions.
OF presentday celebrities none. per-
haps, has n greater fondnoss for these
fourfootcd pets or a higher opinion Of
their intelligence than Lord Avcbury
who actually taught his black poodle
Van to read by means OF cards and thus
communicate his wants 10 his master
| The Bishop Of Ripon has not found time
to make a study of his pets in the same
way that Lord Avcburv has done, but
| he Is nevertheless much attached to
George. n pug. whose character, alas.
| has n number Of black marks against It.
George. in fact Is a pug possessing n
very combativo disposition. and has a
| Partially for worrying sheep. He has
| already been the death Of several and
would doubtless find much in common
! with Gyp, w. p. I'riths pct for terrier.
| "Gyp." says the veteran Royal Aca-
dcmician. may he called gay dag
for he has n habit Of staying ont all
| night and returning about in the morn
| ing. when he h1rks and bowls until he Is
| let In. He has Ill tn" courage OF his race,
| and will attack any other dog. irrespec-
| tive Of size or ferocitv. Indeed he has
been rescued from death several time by
means of sticks and umbrellas"
| The favorito pct Of Rider IIargard is n
! dog named Poacher. whose history Is
| both interesting and remarkable. Poach-
| er's mother and famous lurcher-a
poacher's dog and vas we'll known all
over West Norfolk She was get on Mr.
| Haggard's keeper one night by her mas
ter. There was some shooting the dog
was captured and It's owner was charged
with attempted murder The canine pris-
| oncr was condemned to he shot after the
trial. but the famous novelist begged for
the poor creature. won her. and her off
spring-the aforesaid Poacher-has PROV
ed TO be faithful animal
Nine. Patti has possessed many pets.
| but none Of them ever held such high
| place In her affections as Rich n little
cog presented to the prima donna by a
Mexican friend. II IS said that this lucky
| favorite IL provided with a complete
wardrobe, including nightgowns made Of
costly silk, and seven collars-one for
each day of the week. And when not out
with his mistress Rich reclines In a
handsome wicker basket. specially de-
signed for his comfort
| Most OF the members of the British
royal family have n passionate regard
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1907-06-13
ESTATE OF MARY G.. WICKER OF
BURLINGTON.

STATE OF VERMONT. District OF
Chittenden.
The Probate Court for the District
Of Chittendcn.
To all persons Interested In the es-
tate Of Mary G. Wicker. late Of BUR
lngton, in said district deCea sed.
GREETING:
Whereas, said court has assigned
the 18th day OF June. next for
the settlement Of the account of
'hc executor of tho last will and testa-
mont of Mary q. Wicker. late Of Bur
lington deceased. and for a decree of
the residue Of said estate to thc law
;rl claimants of the same, and or
'orod that public notice thereof be
given to all persons Interested in said
state by publishing this order three
weeks SUCCESSFULLY previous to the day
assigned In tho Burlington Weekly
Free Press. a newspaper published in
said district.
Therefore, you are hereby notified to
appear at the Probate Court rooms in
burlington, VI, on the day assigned, then
and there to contest the allowance Of
eaid account If YOU see cause. and to
establish your right as heirs. logatees
and lawful claimants OF said residue.
Given under my hand, this 2Sth day
of May 1907
NJ NELLIE FLYNN
4S.w3t Register.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1907-06-13

time, the jury brought in verdict for
the plaintiff to recover $3.50 and his
costs.
While the jury were considering the
case the divorce case of Carrie l.. Hill
VS.. John Hill was heard and divorce was
granted on the grounds of intolerable
severity and non-support. These was no
appearance on the part of Hill.
Mrs Sara Tebbctts. who was arragn-
cd before n court of Inquiry Yesterday.
to-day pleaded guilty to two offences Of
selling and furnishing and was sentenced
t. not more than eight months and not
less than seven in tho House Of Correc-
ton. Sheriff stevens will transport the
prisoner there tonight.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1907-06-13
IF the Baby Is Cutting Teeth

Be sure and dse that old and we!I-tried
remedy, Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Sy-
rup for children teething. 1t soothes
;he child. sOftens the gums, ailays all
pain, cures wind collie and is the best
for Darrhoea. Twenty five
entS a bottle.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1907-06-13
HEALTH OFFICERS SCHOOL
1t VIII lie Held in Burlington jrOm
June IL 10 20.

he ninth annual school of instruction
for Vermont health officers will be held
in this city from June Il to 20, in
elusive, according to the following pro-
gramme:
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1907-06-13
LAMOILLE COUNTY COURT.
Verdict of S20.55 for PlnintiT in Whit
ney VS.. NeMCc mhc.

Hyde Park. June 6.-IamoiIe county
court opened this morning with the hear
ing OF witnesses in Whitney vs. New
comb case. After celebrating a short
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1907-06-13
CUBA'S FORTS ARE NOW SHOW
PLACES

The forts Of Cuba are interesting from
a historic point of view, as well as for
the purpose to which they have been put
since the establishment Of the republic,
During the early days of the Spanish rule
these forts were sometimes called to de-
cad the island from foreign Invasion, and
often from pirates, but during the last
fifty years they were generally use as
prisons for the custody of natives who
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1907-06-13
f. D. SELDOM DEAD.
Was Old Graduate Of Yale and Former
ly VermOnter.

Saratoga, June 1-t.dWard $. Seden.
one Of the oldest graduates Of Yale Uni
versity, died here to-day aged 81. lie was
a graduate from Yale with the class OF
1874 He was at one time member Of
the Vermont Legislature and at the time
OF his death was superintendent of the
Mohawk and Hudson Valley Humane So
ciety.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1907-06-13

Many ills come from impure blood.
gest!on, lazy liver and sluggish bowels.
Burdock Blood Bitters strengthens
stomach. bowels and liver, and puriAcs
the blood
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1907-06-13

Everybody's friend-Dr Thomas
Eclectric OIL. Cures toothache. earache,
sore throat. Heals ~uts, bruises scalds.
Stops any palm