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The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-09-12
ON SHAFT CAVES.

The collar of the old deserted shaft
of the Jim Butler Mining company at
the corner of University and Bryan
avenues. which had been covered over
with boards and earth caved yester-
day. and that no serious accident oc-
cured was due TO the early discovery
of the cave The shaft is in the
center of the street and is passed over
by great number of pedestrians and
vehicles and should anyone have
fallen in it would certainly have re-
suited seriously with them as the
shaft is over 200 feet deep. The
mining company when notified inn
mediately built a high fence sur
rounding the shat and will inn
mediately commence filling il up
Bonanza.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-09-12

While the stock market seems to
be inclined to seek a lower level. the
big Ely properties are steadily work.
ing into better physical shape each
day. In the end this is what will
count. Merit makes the price in
the long run. Those who hold onto
their stocks regardless of market de-
clines will have nothing 10 regret
later along.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-09-12

For the first time in the history
of Nevada the people will, by virtue
of an agreement now existing be-
tween the Republican and Demo-
cratic parties. vote direct for United
States senator and their choice will
be ratified by the joint session of the
legislature. The agreement provides
that the names of Newlands and
Flanagan will appear on the ballots
and the state convention of each par
ty has solemnly pledged its legisla-
tive nominees to vote for the one re-
ceiving the largest number of votes
irrespective of party. The people
will therefore choose the senator and
the legislature at joint session of the
two houses, will simply ratify the
choice. The plan is legally in opera.
ton in Oregon and something similar
is provided by the statutes of Illinois.
Mississippi and one or more of ne
other states.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-09-12

The pay roll of the district for Au-
gust reached around $4,000 No
baeksets sustained this month from
unavoidable causes and September
pay roll will get mighty close 10 the
100000 mark. if it does not exceed
that amount. With such an amount
Of money coming out every month as
has now been brought about. we are
bound to have fall and winter bust
ness activity of gratifying kind.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-09-12
GOMPERS SAYS DID
NOT MEAN CONTEMPT
LABOR LEADERS FILE REPLY
N CONTEMPT PROCEEDINGS
AGAINST THEM-WRITING OF
EDITORIAL ADMRrTED--INTENT
TO COMMIT CONTEMPT DENIED.

WASHINGTON, Sept. In the
case of the contempt proceeding
against Samuel Gompers, John
Mitchell, and Frank Morrison of the
American Federation of Labor in con-
nection with the Buck Stove & Range
company. today Judge Gould decided
TO appoint an examiner to take testi-
mony. and William Herbert Smith
was designated TO perform that
service.
Thirty days was given 10 each side
for the purpose of taking testimony.
The answer of Messrs Gompers.
Mitchell and Morrison 10 contempt
proceedings was filed with the court
this morning. It follows:
ASK FOR JURY TRIAL.
In their answer to the petition of
the Buck Stove and Range company
TO have Samuel Gompers, John
Mitchell and Frank Morrison of the
American Federation of Labor pun
ished for contempt on the charge of
violating the order of Justice Gould.
enjoining them from continuing the
boycott against the stove company
by publishing the name of that COM
pany in the We Don't Patronize'
list. which was filed today in the Su-
preme Court of the District of Col
lumbia, the three defendants named
asked that the issue be tried before a
jury and not by Justice Gould alone.
Most. of the specifications of the
petition relate 10 publications in the
American Federationist. the official
organ of the federation. of which Mr..
Gompers is editor and to public adj
dresses made by him. and his res
ponse is of much greater length than
those of Messrs. Mitchell and Nor
rison, both of whom profess igno-
rance as TO the majority of the utter
ances quoted.
For the most part Mr.. Gompers ad-
mits the correctness of the assertions
from his speeches. interviews and ed
itorials, but he declares that none of
them was intended TO he in contempt
of court
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-09-12

The demand which has come about
for houses in Ely City leaves no room
for doubt but that the shift trains
which will 60 on next week to
smelter are going TO receive liberal
patronage, and no doubt but that the
population of the city will increase
very largely within the next few
months. It means much good in
many ways for everybody in the dis
triet
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-09-12

According TO the Democratic pa
pers the old Bryan ferver has been
aroused in Dakota. but the old anti
Bryan feryor seems TO be looming up
In other parts of the country.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-09-12
III got. i'll gone.-German.

Mrs. Frost They say our new
minister INDUCES in mixed
metaphors Mrs. Shaw Amt
that dreadful, Ny husband says
it's much better TO drink it straight. :"
Town Topics
Little Loren had watched the rain
pour down all day Finally, when
the clouds began to break away. he
said Mama. do YOU suppose those
clouds will ever be fit to use AGAIN.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-09-12

Hetty Green's idea that even so
eiety women should not spend more
money than their husbands make
may cause her to become fiat fail
IRE in her new role as a social light.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-09-12
For the Office of County Assesso
ERANKP. TERRELL

announces himself as a candidate for
Assessor, subject to the decision Of
the Republican County Convention,
70 be held in Ely, Tuesday, Sept.
l.. 1905.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-09-12

That Bryan dollar campaign fund
and the Bryan trick mule are much
alike. Neither one will go.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-09-12
For the Office of District Attorney
CHARLES Il REEVES

announces himself as a candidate for
District Attorney, subject to the de-
cision of the Republican County Con-
vention. to be held in Ely. Tuesday,
Sept. -, 1908.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-09-12

1t seems That the British are sore
over Germanys action in Morocco
chiefly because the kaiser beat them
to it.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-09-12
ANNOUNCEMENTS
OF CANDIDATES
For the Office of sheriff
Al. j. HITLER

announces himself as candidate for
Sheriff. subject TO the decision of the
Republican County Convention to be
held in Ely, Tuesday. Sept. -, 1908.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-09-12
For the omee of County Recorder
u. i STEWART

announces himself as a candidate for
County Recorder, subject TO the de-
eision OF the Republican County Con-
vention. 10 be held in Ely. Tuesday,
Sent. l.. zoos.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-09-12

If not registered. put your name
on the book today.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-09-12
For the Office of County Clerk
IN Mn0NaI.n

announces himself as a candidate for
County Clerk, subject to the decision
OF the Republican County Convention
10 be held in Ely. Tuesday, Sept Is,
1905.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-09-12

There are some people that nothing
improves except a slap in the mouth.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-09-12
WISE AND OTHERWISE.

Her face is familiar" Then why
don't you speak?' We'll, her hair
and her figure are not familiar. -
Louisville Courier-Journal.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-09-12

People have no sympathy with
man who has been out of a job too
long.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-09-12
II. CT. BROWN

announces himself as a candidate for
Assessor, subject 10 the decision of
the Republican County Convention,
10 be held In Ely Tuesday. Sept. Is,
1908.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-09-12

The more worthless the man, th'
more difficult it is TO satisfy him.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-09-12

Introduce wisdom into love affairs,
and YOU will break it up.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-09-12

\ real nice man is one who is as
polite 10 a girl of fifty-seyen as TO one
of seventeen
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-09-12
sUNFLoWER PHILOSOPHY.

lAtchison (Kan.) Globe.)
Every man mistakes merited
for persecution.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-09-12

or 10 delegates. to the coming
Democratic county convention. from
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-09-12

REPUBLICAN STATE TICKET
For United States senator.
PATRICK l.. FLANAGAN,
of Washoe.
For Congressman,
II. II. MAXON,
of Washoe.
For Judge of the Supreme Court,
HIGH H. BROWN,
of Nye.
For Surveyor General,
CON. AHERN,
of Storey.
For Presidential Electors,
n. A. COMINS,
of White Pine.
]. &. THOMPSON,
of Esmeralda.
III. NJ. Hills,
of Lincoln.
For Regents of the State University,
:. n. STERRETT,
OSCAR SMITH,
A. c. C0DD.
For Judge Fifth Judicial District,
MARK AVERILL.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-09-12

Whose helmet is that Jane?e
Mine. please. ma'am.n "Yours9
Why, it's a policeman Yes.
ma am. he's mine. too."-Chips.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-09-12

4 say. old chappie" What's up;
just discovered that I've wasted
enough shoe leather lodging that
creditor of mine 10 pay him twice
over. BY jove."-C Cleveland Leader
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-09-12

New occasions teach new duties.
. Lowell.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-09-12
KEENAN'S WHOLESALE and
RETAIL LIQUOR HOUSE.

Agt. =. L. &. Co. and schuster's Beer
and Malt and Hop Food. Phone 57-Z.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-09-12

The first step towards acquiring
wisdom is TO realize that you
actually need it.-Florlda Times
Union.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-09-12
CONSUMERS COMPANY.

Pure, Clear Crystal lee Delivered In
Ely, Ely City and McGlll.
Phone Main II9. VI. J. Riordan, Mgr.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-09-12
Tor the Office of Constable
DAVID MLEaN.


announces himself as a candidate for
Constable. (Ely Precinct subject TO
the decision of the Republican
County Convention, to be held in
Ely. Tuesday. Sept. Is. 1908.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-09-12
ELY CITY BUSINESS DIRECTORY
ANTLER BAR.

Best Equipped Bar In Nevada.
1st Door seuth OF Depot.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-09-12
TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION:

One year (by carrier) ......s10. 90
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single copies ............. 90
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-09-12
FULMER and IVES.

First OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES In Business.
Agents Ely City Lots.
Phone I16Y.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-09-12

Entered as second-c1ass matter
January 81, 1907, at the postoffice
ct Ely, Nevada, under the act Of con-
E1ees of March 8. 1879.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-09-12

For Judge Fifth Judicial District.
MARK ANERILL.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-09-09
BRIEF sHARRs pEFEAT.

+ G Brer came in for rebukc but slightly less singing
otio A. Case. who opposed him for auditor decisive
victory with no other candidates divide the issue.
Returns, official and unofficial received on the voting for
county commissioners indicate the nomination Of NJ CARR
gan m the First district by safe plurality and the probable
nomination Of Rutherford in the Third district although George
w. Aibin ran we'll
Frank 5. Griffith made much better showing against
George F. Nanderveer for the prosecuting at
tofncy than expected but Vandeveer nominated by
good majority Thomas d. Page who withdrew from the
some days ago. poled a respectable number Of votes
Thomas A. Parish Is nominated BY large majority ior
county assessor William Jennings his only opponent
A. 5. Burrows stands the best chance for the nomination
Tor county superintendent Of schools the
with j. G. Dickson in second place and gaining
The closest fight the county ticket for the nominal
ton for The show nccandneck race be
tween Wltsie Snyder and Sparkling with Cowan fourth
Returns superior judges indicate break
the bar primary candidates and the opposition Wilson r.
Gay, Judge Boyd ]. Talman, William H. White Judge A. ~
Frater, Judge Mitchell Gillian and Judge Geo r. Morris have
probably
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-09-09
HUGHES LOSES IN
THE new YORK
PRIMARIES
tay United Press

NEW YORK, Sept. 9.--Aoeordlng
TO official returns today from the
primary election held here yester-
day, Governor Hughes will not have
the support OF Greater New York
IN the republican convention that Is
10 nominate state officers. Herbert
Parsons, chairman Of the republican
county central committee, today
stated that Hughes would have 70
out Of the 1877 delegates sent 20 the
convention from Manhattan and the
Bronx.
The vote shows that there is a
strong anti-Hughes sentiment In the
tenement and foreign quarters OF
New York. The Kings county vote
shows a total Of more than 20 20 I
against the governor.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-09-09

WALLA WALLA. Sept g.
From the incomplete returns which
have been received mp 10 the pres
ent time. II looks AZ II Ankeny
would carry his home county by
Ia plurality Of 800 OF the 1900
votes east. Jones will get about
400 Up 20 the present time the
vote is; Ankeny 1852, Jones 3Gf
In this city Ankeny received l,l7b
votes. Jones SOL.
coegrovo Is leading Mcbride, get
ting about 40 per cent Of first
choice votes and 90 per cent OF
second Mcbride IN second AZ
present Cosgrove has sos first and
226 second choice votes. Mead
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-09-09
ACCUSED EMBEzZLER Is
CAPTURED in SEATTLE

4 year age. when be left Louisville.
y a. rated as rich man, has re-.
gently made his living by dolng odd
Jobs and IL practically p"nnileNs.
lie was located through the ~.
forts % the piukerson Detective
agency. and Was traced by means
Of Mrs MARY de Courpry. with
Nhom he left home and for whom
be deserted hia wifc Mrs. de Cour.
eey was not arrested.
Carter denies his guilt. bat says
he ie willing 10 return 10 Kentucky
and face hlH accusera
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-09-09
County Boss and Chief Lieutenant
Are Overwhelmed by Popular
Uprising of Voters.

Bob Hodge
These three words epomze the story OF the most re
nafkable rebuke administered political ring in the
state Of Washington.
Bob Hodge, eoal-miner deputy from Black Diamond
he republican nomination Tor sheriff James Agnew POI
ea boss Of King county and supposedly nvincble politician
Not only Agnew, the boss turned down defeated by
ne whose candidacy has been treated huge joke by
ne ng but almost without exception the ring candidates
h office showed under the primary election yesterday
Those rngsters who because they opposed
y multiplicity Of candidates, less rebuked because
a peponderanee Of heavily against them. The
'sndeation' they were seeking was not forthcoming
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-09-09
Fugitive From Kentucky
Said to Have Secured
$4,000 by Fraud.

Charged with embeHHilnE SEQ zoo
81 the SIS 600 estate u George L.
Douglas % Louisville. Ky. 81 which
he Naa a trustee. Latimer y Car.
tor. alias VI. J Freeman. alias n
J Kelly. was placed under arrest
al Georgetown last night, Detee'
tive W + Rankin. % the Donohue
Detective agcacy. and Deputy shsr'
~ Joe Hili. OF Georgetown. made
the arrest
Carter. Who. little more thsu
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-09-09

BELLINGHAM. Sept g-Elovon
complete city precincts out OF lG
give Ankeny 500, Jones i,07i.
Smell 1872
Fourteen precincts complete In
Whatcom county give Mcbride 37S
first. 70 second Mead f22 first, ~
second, Cosgroye 1871 first, SAC
second
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-09-09
COUNTY RING DOOMED.

being told in the returns today Boss Agnew is down
br IS eliminated from politics. and lesser ringsters
her defeated shown the hand writing the wall plainly
maj another primary is not likely to tempt them to run
The rebuke ring rule extended to the the
nation Tor and the endorsement for senator In the
ong Tor all Offices the widespread opposition to ring rule
vas demonstrated
ne rebnkc Of Aguew the most singing administered
oge carried Agncw home precinct and his home ward the
tmTd, which the stronghold Of the county ring.
u the First ward where Agnew expected 10 poll 1000
aty the total fell far short OF that number For this
aei The credit belongs largely George Vanderveer
Feeah nominee for prosecuting attorney who prevented the
e1ouon Of Ankeny money the interest Of the ring yes
erday morning
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-09-09
VANDERVEER PREVENTS FRAUD.

knowing that large amount Of money was to be used
ong the floating Of the ward Vanderveer passed the
"a down the line that he would prosecute every violation
'ne primary election law which came his knowledge in
e FFst ward AS generally known that Vanderyeer
0o - the next prosecuting attorney, the money held
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-09-09

'COSGROWE FOR GOVERNOR
AN APPRECIATION

Seattle. Washington, September O. 1905.
To the Daily
The Star has champoned straight and economical ad
mlnsraton public rendered
service Adequately desire 20 acknowledge
further that the clrcua
among connected with
canea office holders has
a strength candidates you support
Yours truly, OTTO A. CASE.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-09-09

Samuel G. Cosgroye the republican nominee for gov
Of Washington the face OF the received
from King county and the large
Reports received Cosgrove headquarters indicate that
Cosgrove may win first choice ballots and
and second choice ballots combined show him far
Former Governor Henry W Mcbride his opponent
Returns far received from Seattle and King county pre-
cincts indicate that Cogrove will carry King county
bned first and second choice by a safe plurality.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-09-09

opUFane NuuHfTs
SPOKANE. Sept g.-fncomplete
returns from Spokane county give
Jones' 1856 aud Ankeny bs2 In
the contest for congress Niles
polndexter leads with 1883 first
choice votes. He r. apparently
nominated Mcbride has carried
the county so far. polling 2.0l6
first choice votes and S2l second
choice, Mead 1873 first choice and
TS9 second. Cosrrove COS first
choice and POS second. The votes
In 80 precincts out OF ii6 have been
counted. The vote Is 80 per cent
Of the registration.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-09-09
AGMEW AND BRIER ARE
AT LAST ELIMINATED

back and large number Of oa,es sorey disappointed did
not vote all
In other wards and county precincts which Agnew had
confidently counted he given the Jack
Sngcr proved the surprise the country precincts polling
large share of the which expected go TO Agness
and SO contributing 10 his defeat
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-09-09

has 2S3 first choice and 22e sec.
ond choice votes. Mcbride has AIS
first choice votes and leo second
choice.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-09-09
POMEROY Man WINS
over H. w. M'BRIDE
Secured Nomination on Combined
First and Second Choice Votes
With Large Margin.
COSGROvE LEADS COUNTY

Ninctytwo precincts out Of a total Of 223 in King
county give
McBride-3,s36 first choice, 1888 second; total 400
Mead-1oO6 first choice 1860 second total $3.50
Cosgrove-2s05 first choice, 1884 second total 1882
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-09-09
ANKENY IN LEAD

Ninety-two precincts out OF
/ total Of 223 IN King county
; give for United States sen
: ator
Ankeny 2.62s.
Jones 2.2tt.
! Smell sal.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-09-09
WINS IN PIERCE.

Returns from 20 Of 07 precincts OF Pierce county
complete give Cosgoye lss first 5s2
ond choice total OF 2767 Mead l6 first choice 7s3 second
choice total Of 24S4 Mcbride Lib first choice and 800
ond choice total OF 4sl Cosgove total plurality in Pierce
choice
In Skagit county, conceded Mcbride stronghold
from 10 county precincts give Cosgove 10 first
votes Mcbride 75s Mead Mt Vernon Skagt county,
gives cosgrove 39 first choice l52 second choice total of
2ol Mcbride l43 first choice and % second choice
Of 100 Mead l24 first choice 20 choice Of pa
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-09-09
County Coroner.


County commissioner. First District
Returns from t03 complete pre-.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-09-09
PARTIAL RETURNS
County Asssssor.


Returns from 81 complete pre-.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-09-09
SECOND IN sNoHoMIsH.

Incomplete returns from the city Of Snohomish Snohom-
sh county show Mead running first Cosgrove second and
Mcbride third
Reports from the part OF the Cosgroves home
section, the effect that he is in the lead indicating his
nomination combined first and second choice votes
candidate will poll the 40 per OF first choice necessary
nomination first choice according present indications
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-09-09

ToNloHT AND THURSDAY, sHoWEHs;
WARMER TONIGHT; LIGHT 8. q. WINDS.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-06-05
sRoAalsEs Or ELEcTRlcAl ERA,
Advancement That VIII Open Natursal
Heart 70 Man. ss=5

Fire made man master Of the mooo.
cule; electricity makes him mast9 a
the atom and opens natures heart
Fire melted sand to glass and prop
pared the path for q telescope for 0a1p
leo. . camera for Daguerre. micro.
scope for Pasteur, engines for Wat,
Stephenson, Parsons and De Laval3
IN the streams of lead and iron, COP.
per and zinc ever smelted from Their
ores, Ill the acids. oils and alcohoa6
But all these electricity can do, d
It better than fame. and greater works
than these, tasks beyond the power a
ire. The electrical era 10 only dawn
ing. There are motors and dynamoa.
heaters and lamps, chemical divideto
and batteries. The larger the Held q
electricity the cheaper it will become
and the bigger will be the demand.
When there are not only telephones
In every house, but sewing machine
motors, fans, smoothing irons, chadno
dishes and the like. electricity viii b.
gin to mean as much for man today
%, long ago, did the first kndllng q
IRE with slowly won arts Of FURNACES
and lamp. oven and smelter, crucibao
and stu. Thus saith . prophet q
electricity. ~, u, u llrl;1l's =
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-06-05
TYPE THAT HAS PASSED AWAY.
Country schoolmaster Of the Eartys
Days Of America.

Apropos of the country schoolmas,
ter Of the early days of America, Al.
old manuscript in the New Jersey
Historical society contains the follow.
ing characteristic anecdote:
"A travelling person coming into Q
country neighborhood where was q
vacant schoolhouse offered himself -
. teacher. The neighbors convened To-
examine into his abilities. He Wa0
asked what branches he could teach.
Almost any, was the answer. Ho
could instruct children how to read
without first learning to spell, to writo
without first making marks, and Il
was Indifferent to him in what rule
they first commenced arithmetic.
Are you acquainted with mathema4.
les, sir" was the next question. Sup
posing some great literary character
was meant, the fellow assumed an air
Of great importance and quickly re-
piled: Matthew Mattocks, sir? No.
sir. am not acquainted with Matthew,
but know his brother, Tom. very
well!'" ...-"- 80