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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-07-23
MORE PLAGUE IN VENEZUELA
A Fresh Outbreak Is Reported in City
Of Caracas.

WiIIemstad Curacao, July 23--The
steamer Maracaibo came in here Tues
day from Puerto Cabello with eleven
passengers, including Charles w Vogel,
surgeon IN the United States marine hos
pital service. who went to Venezuela to
investigate the bubonie plague. Admit
lance at Puerto CabeIlo was refused to
tho steamer, but the mail was delivered
Puerto Cabello is healthy but there are
well founded rumors there that The bu-
bonic plague has broken ont afresh at
Caracas and La Guayra.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-07-23
HITCHCOCK WINDS UP HIS
FAR WESTERN CONFERENCES
National Chairman Left Denver Last
Night for Chicago.

Colorado Springs Cot, July 23--Frank
H. Hitchcock, chairman OF the Republi.
can national committee, who has just
closed a two days conference with lead
ers of seventeen western states, left here
late Yesterday afternoon for Denver.
lie did not hold any set political confer.
ences in Denver, but simply talked over
the situation in Colorado with such lead
ers as did not come TO the conference
here.
Mr.. Hitchcock left Denver last night
for Chicago.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-07-23
Venezuela Breaks Relations
With Holland
TROUBLE OVER COLONY
Two Dutch Vessels Were Seized Last
MOnth--charged With Taking Aid
to the Venezuelan
Rebellion.

Caracas, Venezuela, Tuesday, July 81,
Via Port OF Spain, Trinidad, July b.
President Castro has expelled }. H. De
Rous. the minister resident Of the Meth
erlands, from Venezuela.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-07-23
Ameriean League standing.
Yesterday,s NatiOnal LeaEue Solo.

At Chicago. Boston ?, Chicago called
at end OF 18th TO allow team to catch
train.
At Cincinnati. Philadelphia ?, Cincin.
natl J.
AT Pittsburg, Pittsburg ,, Brooklyn !.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-07-23
Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup

has been used for over SIxTY-FIvE YEARS By NIL
LIONS of MOTHERS for their CHILDREN WHILE
TEETHING, with PERFECT SUCCESS. 1t SQoTHEs
the CHILD, soFTENs the GUMS, ALLAYs all PAIN
CURES WIND collie and lie the best fsmedy fbs DIAR-
HHGA. Sold by Druggists in every part of the world
Be and ask for Mrs winslews Soothing Syrup
aud take other kind rwenty-a Ave cents bottle Guar
anted under the Food anu Drugs Act June sh 1905 Serial
Number 1855 AN OLD AND WELL TRIED REMEDY.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-07-23

Yesterdays American League Scores.
At Boston, St. Louis 4, Boston ?.
Al New York, rain
Al Philadelphia, Cleveland {, Philadel.
phia tl2 innings.
AZ Washington, Detroit q, Washington
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-07-23
WILLIAMSBURG

Special communication of Summit
lodge +. A. NJ. Friday evening Of this
week.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-07-23

Fire Proof, Water Proof,
Sun Proof. The best Roof
ing on the market. Strictly
asphalt. No tar. Prices,
75c to $500 per square.
We also carry 2 and 3 ply
Tarred Felt at $1.0O and
.SI.20. A good Sheathing
Paper for 75c. The best for
SI.00.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-07-23
DyspepIets
sueareoated Tab.
lots. quickly relieve
Sour stonlAeh,

Heartburn. Nausea Wind in tho Stomafh Sea
sickness, soeplessness arising from Indigestion,
all discomforts Of Dyspepsia, They arc composed
Of the best digestiNes earminhtlNes ana correct
thee sizes i0o., $50 and III Sold BY AL druggists,
and sent promptly BY mail on receipt Of price BY
u l. HOOD CO. Mfg Chemists Lowell, Mas.
IL blade ~ Hood It's Good.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-07-23
CAMPAIGN BUTTONS

We have just received a fine, large
assortment of Campaign Buttons
of the Republican nominee for Pres
ident Of the u. s., William H. Taft,
and of the Democratic nominee, VIII
liam j. Bryan. n
The buttons are appropriately dec
GRATED with shields, flags, etc. They
come in two sizes, one about the
size of quarter and the other about
the size Of half dollar.
They cost only Sc each, either size
Be patriotic, wear one.
Also see our line of Photo Post
Cards.
O. ]. DODGE, i
The jewelers. 2
no Main Street, Barre, VT !
-. = -. !. 80. -, ..z =
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-07-23
The DIVORCE EVIL

DR.. Wiley, the government food
expert, states that good bread is essen
tial to happy home.
Dyspepsia, caused by poor, halt
baked bread, is the reason for nIns-
tenths of the divorces.
Eat OUR Mothers Bread and
you i wear a smile that won't come
of. Our Bread is well-baked, made
with the best materials and workman
ship 10c per loaf.
Our Cake is superior to any, bar
ring none.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-06-23

CITY BURNED
BUSINESS SECTION WIPED OF
WITH MILLION DOLLAR LOSS

Three Rivers, Que. June ga
Famed br high wind. fire de-
stroyed ths greater parts OF the
loer town Yesterday, containing the
business section of the city. Then
with the aid OF firemen summoned
by special trains from Montreal.
Quebec, Sherbrooks and Grand
Mere the fire was held in check.
The postoffice. city hall, every ho-
tel worthy OF the name. with one
exception, the Hochela bank and
most all OF the leading stores were
destroyed. over 500 buildings
were burned. Outside OF town is
located the camp OF the sixth mill
tary district and soon after the fire
started a thousand men were sent
to help fight the names. The loss
is conservatively estimated nj over
$1,000, ,0OOo, but the insurance
risks are we'll scattered. SO far no
loss OF life is reported.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-06-23
MP AND TUCK

According TO the table of the
Wheeling Intelligencer, which Is
opposed TO both Swlsher and Schcrr
the race between these gentlemen
Is now a very interesting one
Scherr is credited with 3g5 dele
gates. Swisher with 1O5, one from
Boone county and 81 from Ohio
county holding the balance Of
power. Lincoln is now the only
county in the state that has not
elected It's delegates. There arc a
number Of contests and II is under
stood that Swishcr has great faith
in the friendship Of the state com
mittcc
II is strange that the Republican
party OF West Virginia would sub
NIT to allow the choice TO fall be-
tween these two men. one OF whom
Is described as morally unfit and
the other as incompetent The
party has many able men who
would nh the office with credit.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-06-23
SCHERR
GOT MOST OF THE VOTES
IN THE CONVENTIONS THAT
WERE HELD SATURDAY.

Charleston, w Va, June 23.-
Greenbrier and Boone counties
held Republican conventions Satur-
day. and of the twenty delegates
chosen to the state convention TO
be held in July at Charleston.
Scherr gets thirteen and Swisher
seven.
The Greenbrier Republicans held
district conventions throughout the
county, and advices just received
from Lewisburg ara that Scherr
gets thirteen delegates and Swisher
two.
In Boone county a county mass
convention was held at Madison.
and by a decisive vote the five dele
gates were instructed for Swisher
Both Swisher and Scherr claim
to be leading and assured of the
nomination.
The result, however. will hinge
on the seating OF contested delega-
tions. OF which there are many. The
state committee will assemble here
several days in advance Of the CON
vention to give hearings on these
contests. The committee is domi-
mated by Swisher's friends.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-06-23
WRIGHT GOING TO wAsnINGToN

Memphis, Tenn. June % Cen.
Luke r.. Wright will leave Thurs
day for Washington He expects
TO hold a confercnc. with Secretary
Taft before taking up his duties as
secretary Of awr. 10 which ne was
recently appointed by President
Roosevelt Gen Wright had little
to say regarding his pans after his
assumption OF the sccrctaryship.
but said that cHsung arrangements
in the war department would be-
disturbed little ", said:
~ am only going I'm for q few
months until next March"
Don't you expect then. TO be- rc-
tanned in Mr. Taft's cabinet II be
should be elected?" he was asked.
- don't anticipate anything. "
was the reply with smile.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-06-23
IS
ALARMED
WEST VIRGINIA SENATOR IL
CONVINCED THAT TAFT CAN
NOT WIN AT THE POLLS.

Is Hon. Nathan BAY Scott West
Virginia's Junior member In the
United States senate, to resign
from the Republican national ex-
ecutive committee? According To
dispatch sent fnom ChiuIgo to
the Now York Herald and rcpub-
lished I'm the Cincinnati Enquirer he
has announced his intention of so
doing and has given n strange rca-
son therefor
From the senator's statement re
garding the matter his reason is no
hshter ono than bclief mat the
Republican national ticket is to be
defeated in November
II have a record of three con
secutive victories and don't want
my record broken" Is the way he
is said to have expressed himself
If scott g really OF the opinion
that Taft is to be beaten i'm the
fall and resigns from the executive
committee I'm consequence Of this
belief there is apt to be quite "a
stir In West Virginia political cir
clcs shortly. Since he assisted
Mark Hanna In electing Mckinley
in 1896 the junior senator has
been known as one of the most
capable campaigners in the c. o..
p. He was Hanna's right hand
man and took an important part I'm
both OF the Mckinley campaigns.
Four years ago he was spoken Of
for the chairmanship Of the com
mittee and would probably have
landed VI had not Roosevelt dccid-
ed upon Cortelyou.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-06-23
CANDIDATE IS
SERIOUSLY ILL
ALL VISITORS DENIED TO VICE
PRESIDENTIAL NONIINEE-AT
HOSPITAL IN CLEVELAND

Utica, n. Y, June 23.-News of
vice presidential candidate James
Schooleraft Sherman's illness re-
ceived here is very disquieting and
it is said that MIR. sherman is I'm n
serious condition. ExtAnaive ar
rangements had been made to give
him a great reception on his return
this evening. Mr.. Sherman had
been at the homo of former Gov.
Myron T. Hcrrick, In Cleveland,
since his arrival there early Sun
day morning He was unable to see
any one either yesterday or today.
He had large number OF impor'
ant conferences scheduled for this
city and was compelled to break
them all. His physician has per-
sistently refused access to the vice
presidential nominee.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-06-23
YON YONSON
MANAGERS TRANSFER HEAD.
QUARTERS TO DENVER-GOV.
WILL NOT RUN FOR VICE
PRESIDENT.

Chicago, ILL.,, June 23-Gov. Jno.
A. Johnsons managers have packed
up their belongings at the Grand
Pacific headquarters to 20 to Den
yer to make a last stand against
the nomination Of w. J. Bryan for
president. They admit that Mr..
Bryan has within thirty or forty
votes Of the necessary two-thlrds
OF the delegates instructed for him.
Gov. Johnson will not allow his
name TO be used as vice prcsi-
Dental candidate. This announce
mont was made authoritatively at
the Johnson headquarters.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-06-23
KILLED HER
ASSA|LANT
CHARLESTON WOMAN SHOOTS
DRUNKEN MAN VINO PER
SISTED IN ENTERING HER
HOME.

Charleston. june 23.-W. NJ.
Samples, white laborer while I'm
an intoxicated condition, aitempte
To enter the home or Frank Sand
crs in his absence ana after being
warned by Mrs. Sanders, he per
sisted whom she shot him. killing
MN instantly. Samples caught
Mrs. Sanders arounT the waist anI
she jcrkcd away from him and got
"A gun with which she shot him
through the heart sIe SMas. arrest
ed and Ia hold awaiting an cxamina-
ton.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-06-23
CASTING LOTS FOR OFFICE.

BY virtue Of their good luck. two
Of Graham's most efficient and
popular officials viii be permitted
90 continue TO serve the city for
another term. Under the laws OF
Virginia. where two candidates for
the same office receive an equal
number OF votes. the contest may
be decided by lot. Treasurer Palm
or having tied with j y. Morton
lots were cast and Palmer elected
o. a Mctcalf, a member Of the old
council tied with w j. cole and
the matter was decided I'm favor Of
Notcalf in the samf impartial way.
Both the losers took the matter
good naturodly and everybody fs
satisfied ~ not altogether happy.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-06-23
LAST NOTICE

The delinquent list for 'ha year
OF 1907 IS now being prepared and
will soon be- forwarded TO Che state
auditor.
All dolInQucnts arc requested TO
come forward q once and pay both
real and personal tckots
There viii be- additional costs
after they leave my hands.
s. H LAND.
city Treasurer.
Cor. Princeton and Tiggiubotham
Avenues with Citizens Under
writer's Agency.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-06-23
THE
OCTOPUS
THEODORE ROOSEVELT
WILL ACCEPT 4 POSITION
WITH THE LARGEST COR
PORATION IN THE WORLD.

New York, June 22.-As an en-
ploye OF the biggest trust in the
world, Theodore Roosevelt. Jr. son
or the president. will get his first
experience as real worker this
summer. According TO the report
young Roosevelt will take a perma-
nent position with the United
States Steel corporation, sometimes
called the steer crust.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-06-23
BOOMING CONRAD
RICHMOND HEADQu tRTERS OF
THE VIRGINIA-MONTANA CAN
DIDATE IN FULL BLAST.

Richmond, Va. Juno 23.-IIcad-
quarters opened here few days
ago by Chas. B. Cooke, of the Rich
mond Evening Journal, on behalf
OF Mr.. w. c. Conrad of Clarke
county, Virginia, and Montana, are
In full blast boosting Mr.. Conrad
AS n southern man for the vice
presidency as running mate for
w. j. Bryan. whom It is conceded
viii receive the nomination on the
LIST ballot.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-06-23
CAMDEN LEFT S7,7O7,330
ESTATE HAD
BEEN ESTIMATED At MIL
LIONS MORE.

Parkersburg, w. va, June 23.-
An appraiscment Of the estate Of
ex-senator Johnson ~ Camden of
Parkersburg. has been made public.
1t amounts to $7,7O733O.52. He
was generally believed to be worth
In the neighborhood Of $4,000. 600
to $3O,OOO.OOO.
The estate OF ex-Mayor w. -.
Chancellor, Of Parkersburg, is ap-
praised at $2S3,SGS,OOO He had
been generally rated as million
aire.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-06-23
NOT A
POLITICIAN
JOHN MITCHELL HAS NO AN
PIRATIONs FOR OnFgCE-
WOULD DECLINE NOMINAL
TIoN IL TENDERED.

Chicago. ILL.,. June 2s.---John
Mitchell. former president OF thu
Mine Workers Union OF America.
refused last night to run for gov
ernor of Illinois on the Democratic
ticket. This refusal carries with It
a refusal tn he a candidate for the
vice presidency. Mitchelrs posn-
tion In that he is not much OF a
politician anyhow and does not care
to mix up I'm politics I'm any form.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-06-23

Cleveland, o., June 23.--.Jamei
s. Sherman, the Republican candi-
date for the vice presidency. was
taken III after the close OF the con
vention at Chicago and has been
taken to hospital in this city. A
specialist was summoned from Bal.
timore and members OF the Sher-
man family are now en- route from
Utica.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-06-23
DEATH or CHILD.

Rev. Thos PFiddy ls in receipt of
a telegram from ~ IT McClaueh-
orty announcing the death of CU"
ton ("Buck'D Floyds baby Mrs
McClaughorty and Mrs Floyd have
been visiting in Bristol for several
days. The remains will arrive 0u
40. tonight. and iutormcut win
take place tomorrow.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-06-23
SUMMERS REPUBLICANS

Tho Republicans OF SummoI.
county have nominated the follow
Ing ticket:
House Of delegates OHIO Il.
Graham
Shcrim Geo. w WIscman.
Prosecuting attorney T.. G. IA
glc.
County clerks. -. Hamcr.
Circuit clerk E w Lilly.
County commissioner Thog IT,.
ton
Assessor Geo. Lcftwich.
Surveyor j. w. Barker.
Try Leader Want Ad.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-06-23
OF
MIR. w. ID. GARVIN

F. b. Thomas e. Company, i'm
porters and jobbers Of dry goods
and notions, Roanoke, Va, an
nounce to their customers and the
trade generally that Mr. w. d. Car
vim, OF Bluefeld, w. Va, will here
after represent them in BluoReld
and the contiguous territory. All
orders submitted through Mr.. Gar
win will receive their prompt and
most careful attention Mr.. Gar
wins telephone number at Blue
field IS 269.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-06-23
VISITING THEIR PARENTS.

Mr.. G. w. Lazenby, OF Prince.
ton, w. Va. and his brother. II. l..
Lazenby, Jr., of Bluefeld, w. Va.
have been visiting their parents al
Hendricks store. Va. On their re-
turn they stopped over to see their
sister, Mrs. Edgar Hicks. OF 1896
orange avenue, n. Roanoke
Times.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-06-23
DIED IN PARIS
PROMINENT AMERICAN RAIIA
ROAD MAN.

Paris, June 23-Wiliam B.
Leeds. former president Of the Chi
cago, Rock Island and Pacific rail
way, died here today.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-06-23
SEVERE ELECTRICAL STORM.

One Of the most severe electrical
storms Of recent years Is reported
from the Clinch Valley section.
Near Tazewell station, on the farm
Of Capt. Chas Fudge. five Of his
finest export cattle were killed by
lightning Heavy damage was
done by hail and flood I'm the lower
Clinch Valley and It is reported
that several bridges were washed
away on Lick Creek, stopping traf-
fc on that branch Of the S. e. w.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-06-23

For the balance Of this week we
will sell and deliver to you. any
where within the corporate limits.
one barrel Ideal. william Tell or
Monitor Flour and one busheI Of
our country ground buhr mill meal
for S6.25.
BLUEFTELD FEED co
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-06-23

In The electrical storm Sunday
afternoon tho Presbyterian church
at Cartersville, va. was set on fire
by lightning and totally destroyed.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-06-23
PROMPT SERVICE.
COURTEOUS TREATMENT.

To the out-ofltown trade. which
has already extended us liberal
patronage, we Will be pleased to
quote prices on any and all gro
ceries and guarantee satisfaction
both as to quality and service
Yours for business.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-06-23

w. T. Norris, a prominent ciH-
zen Of Wavorly, Va. and a brother
OF r. y. Norris, clerk OF the circuit
court OF Sussex county. was in
stantly killed by lightning Sunday
afternoon. He had just opened
door when the bot struck him.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-06-23
TOMATOES.

TOMATOES, very best sorts.
Transplanted. BY express I'm bask-
Its. 75c per hundred. FALLON.
Florist. Roanoke. Va.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-06-23
8 NEGR0Es
LYNCHED
MOB WORKS AWFUL VEN
GEANCE FOR MURDER OF
WHITE MEN-ALL QUIET To-
DAY.

ports from Hemphill. the scene OF
Sunday nights lynching in which
five negroes were hanged to one
limb OF a dogwood tree and tn
sixth shot to death while trying to
escape from the mob, are that all is
quiet today and no further trouble
Is anticipated unless the negroes
undertake to retaliate.
Houston, Tex, June 22.-Nine
the hands OF mob in the vicinity
of Hemphill. in Sabine county. To-
day both races secured arms and
the tension is such tonight that a
race clash appears imminent.
The dead:
Jerry Evans, aged %.
VIII Johnson. aged "a.
Nose Spellman. aged "a.
Cleveland Williams. aged 81.
William Manual, aged 25.
Frank Williams, aged 22.
Two unknown men.
William Mccoy.
Killed in Negro Church.
The lynchings followed the kill
ing OF two white men by negroes
Two weeks ago Hugh Dean and
several other white men visited a
negro church and school where
dance was in progress, presumably
IN quest OF liquor.
During the evening Dean was
killed and six negroes were held
for the killing. At the preliminary
examination the evidence tended
to show that the plot was formed
az tbs dance to kill Dean.
Saturday night last. Aaron NJ
Johnson, a prominent farmer. was
assassinated while seated at Nhe
dining table with his wife and
child, the bullet being fred through
a window. For this crime Perry
Price, a negro, was arrested and.
1t is stated. confessed. duplicating
Robert Wright, a relative OF one
OF the negroes held for Deans
hufuCT. GTlCe ueCldTtu I0aI ne
was offered IS to kill Johnson.
Five on One Tree.
Then followed the forming OF
the mob last night, the over-power-
ing OF the jailor at HemphIll and
the lynching OF the six negroes held
for the murder of Dean. Five were
hanged to the same tree while an
other attempted to escape and was
shot to death. Later in the night
William Mccoy. another negro was
shot asid killed while standing at
the gate OF the Johnson home, and
this morning the bodies OF two
more negroes was found in the
creek bottom. Wright, the negro
who confessed to the killing OF
Johnson, and the man he impli-
Gated, were taken to Beaumont for
safekeeping under guard OF the
military company OF San Augustine.
Sabine county is situated in the
remote part OF the eastern section
of the state. with lack or railroad
and telegraph facilities.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-06-23

FOUND-A bracelet. Call at Lead
er office and describe.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-06-23
THE WEATHER.

Generally fair and coatinuel
warm tonight and Wednesday.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-07-03
CARPENTERS AGREE.
Accept Recently Adopted Scale of
Wages-Arbitratio Ar
rangement.

Practically ready To accept the
scale of wages recently proposed by
the Buildings Trades unions of Ely,
are the contractors of the district,
and practically all of them have
signed up the agreement as to the
amount To be paid workmen.
The new schedule of pay for the
union men of the district will go into
effect probably within a week or
two" said l.. NJ. Banes last evening.
with few unimportant exceptions,
the contractors of the district have
agreed that it is fair one and have
signed. The only thing that remains
to be done with it is to get it be-
foe the various building trades IN
ions and have them officially adopt
it,"
The agreement. beside setting
forth the wage scale for all classes
of labor on buildings in the district,
specifies arbitration of all differences
by a committee composed of members
of the unions and representatives of
the contractors. In case they can
not agree on disputed point a judge
will be appointed by the contestants
and his decision will be final
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-07-03

point in particular several people had
a narrow escape from injury,
In front of the Clark drug store
on Aultman street the wind bore
fiercely down the street. where sew
eral men we're standing under the
awning. The wind striking this. tore
the awning down but by good luck
injured no one Several other PEG.
ple had narrow escapes from being
struck by signs that were blown
down
The wind. after lasting for about
FIVE minutes. calmeo
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-07-03

Wind Yesterday Afternoon Ripped
Things up in Eiy-Seyersl
Were Lucky.

4 wind storm. the fercest expert
eneed in Ely In several months. came
up yesterday afternoon about
O'Clock. Unexpectedly 1t tore down
several swinging signs and did some
damage to a number of awnings be-
fore they could be raised At one
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-07-03
COURT BUSINESS DULL.

Business was particularly dull
around the court house yesterday.
Not deed was filed with the re-
eorder and nothing of importance
went on record in the clerks office.
No cases were tried before Justice
Cartwright. In fact. it appeared that
everyone who might have business
of legal nature had left the country.