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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-06-09

PORTLAND, June 8.-George H.
Hill, vice-president of the defunct
Title Guarantee & Trust Company;
will not be prosecuted on the four
charges on which he was indicted
with J. Thorburn Ross. 7. T. Burk-
hart and John Z. Aitchison. All four
charges against Hill were dismissed
this morning in the Circuit Court by
Presiding Judge Gantenben at the
motion Of Deputy District Attorney
Bert L. Hancy.
Lack OF evidence against Hill was
the reason given by Deputy Hanes
for moving the dismissal. He said a
thorough examination had been made
OF the books OF the Title Guarantee &
Trust Company, and that the district
attorney is of the opinion that there
is not sufficient evidence to warrant
the state in going to trial in the Hill
case,
Though Hill was indicted at the
same time with the other three oific-
ials, he has never been arraigned, and
no action has been taken as to Hill
from the time the indictments we're
filed early in January until this morn
ing, when the order of dismissal was
entered.
Three charges OF larceny and one
OF receiving deposits after the bank
was known to be insolvent were dis
missed. II was on one of the larceny
charges that J. Thorburn Ross was
convicted by Marion county jury
and sentenced by Judge Burnett to
serve five years in the penitentiary and
pay fine OF $s76,Ssj, The three lar
ceny indictments charged Hill, with
the other officials. with the larceny Of
public money by converting it to their
use and failing to repay it to the
State Treasurer when it was de-
manded
The fourth charge was that Hill,
with his fellow bankers, accepted de-
posts in the Title Guarantee &. Trust
Company after they knew it was in
solvent. All four of the bankers we're
named in each of the indictments,
though only Ross, Burkhart ana
Aitchison were arraigned and plead
ed, 1t was -contended by the three
that the law making it felony to
accept deposits in an insolvent insti-
tuition was not in effect, but the four
Circuit Judges, sitting en- banc, held
otherwise. Ross, Burkhart and Ait
Gibson then secured a change of
venue to Marion county, so that all
the trials will be held at Salem.
Hills cases were not affected by the
change of venue, however, as he had
not pleaded,
The dismissal Of the charges as to
Hill, does not affect the other three
bankers, and they still have the
charges hanging over them. Ross is
the only one who has had a trial, and
he was tried on only one OF the four
charges.
1t is the opinion of District At
torney Manning that Hill was not
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-06-09

BUTTE, June 8. The Oregon
Short Line is the only line today
operating trains out of Montana from
this point, though late tonight the
Northern Pacific will have three
trains in from the east. A washout
at Jefferson was repaired at
noon today all in readiness to
send trains over the line when a
wreck occurred almost within sight
Of the city, blocking the line for a
number OF hours, Last train on the
Great Northern reached Butte June
8. There is little prospect tonight a
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-06-09
Oregon Short Line Run
Trains Ont OF Butte

resumption OF train service before
the end of the week. Further infor-'
nation from the west is to the effect
that miles Of track OF the Northern
Pacific are washed out between Butte
and Missoula, and marooned pas
sengers at Drummond will not be
able to get out Of that place for a
week. Boulder at Basin has reached
the highest stage in 10 years, washing
out three steel bridges on the Great
Northern and carrying away big
dam Of Basin Reduction Company to-
pether with a number OF residences,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-06-09
THOMPSON SET FREE.
The Murderer Of Judge Geo. Meade
Emory.

TACOMA, June 8. Chester
Thompson, who was acquitted last
year OF the murder Of Judge George
Emory on the ground Of insanity,
and sent to the insane ward Of the
pcnitcntiary, was tonight given his
liberty, the jury last week having de-
clared he had recovered his reason
and was safe to be at large.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-06-09
GOn1perS Declares Fed
GRAFTON Would Fight

and justice of the courts and insisting
on a preservation Of their independ
ence. Gompers declared that the
signers of the resolution are attor-
neys, or other representatives Of the
great corporations.
4 believe in courts" he added,
Organized labor does. We have not
attacked their integrity, but that right
Of injunction has been abused, none
can deny"
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-06-09
1000 EMPLOYEES IDLE.
American Waltham Watch Company
Will Shut Down August 4.

BOSTON, June 8.-Two thousand
employees OF the American Waltham
Watch Company at Waltham noti-
fed today that the works will be shut
down June 10Th until August A. The
factory has been running on short
time for several months.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-06-09
DIAMONDS STOLEN

HOUSTON, Tex, June 8.-Dia-
monds to the value of $1,000 were
stolen from the jewelry establish
ment of Taylor Bros. here last night.
The diamonds were all mounted in
rings, the tray being removed from
show case.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-06-09
BASEBALL GAMES.
National League.

National League.
At Philadelphia-Ph Philadelphia 0,
Pittsburg S,
At New York-New York 4, St.
Louis 0,
At Chicago-Chicago S, Boston 2.
At Brooklyn-Cincinnati 3, Brook
lyn 2.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-06-09
American League.

American League.
At Detroit-No game.
At St. Louis-St. Louis 10, Philadel-
phia s.
AT Cleveland-Cleveland !, New
York 6.
At Chicago-Chicago 2, Washing
ton l.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-06-09
FROMTAFTSUPPORTERS
Committee Brings About an Ad-
journment Rather Than Permit
the Vote to Be Taken
COMPROMISE SENTIMENT

A Fisher Of Ohio Appointed Assist
ant Secretary Of Republican Com
mittee. Succeeds Frank II. Hitch.
coek--W. B. Mckinley Arrives.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-06-09
D|SM|SSES
CHARGES
Against George H. Hill Of
Portland
FOR LACK OF EVIDENCE
Thorough Examination OF Books
"a Al TsAg. -
FOR LACK OF EVIDENCE
Thorough Examination OF Books
OF the Title Guarantee and
Trust Company
WILL NOT PROSECUTE STEEL

The Dismissal Of the Charges Against
Hill Does Not Affect the Other
Three Bankers and They Still Have
Charges Hanging Over Them.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-01-13
TRANSFERS OF REALTY.

Several transfers of real estate in
the district were recorded yesterday,
demonstrating that activity in this
market is very far from out of bust
ness. Most of the property involved
is in Ely City. The following were
among deeds recorded:
Conveying lot %. block 10. Ely
City, from the Ely Townsite company
to Katherine Weller and Penelope
Richardson. Consideration named
for transfer. 81.
Virginia ]. Carothers, by force of
deed recorded transfers to George
MeMullen for consideration of $40,
lot Is, block p, Ely.
Ely Townsite company transferred
to c. w. Gerboth for 81 and other
valuable considerations an undivided
one-half interest in lot 90. block 81,
Ely City.
Ely Townsite company transferred
to W. r.. Mayer and o. C. Mccall, of
Deeth, New, undivided one-half in
terest in lot 90, block 81, Ely City.
Consideration $40.
The last of this series of deeds
transferred the same property to w.
Il. Mayer under agreement entered
into between Mayer and Mccall at
the time of the original transfer
Consideration named. $40.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-01-13
BRING SUIT FOR CLAIM.
Ailege Mcdonald Ely Is Holding llle-
gal Possession of Piece of
Ground.

An action carrying considerable in
terest in local mining circles was yes
terday fled by Attorney Ben w. Cole
man for w. II. Miller and W. Ii.
whitley, the Mcdonald Ely Mining
company being defendant The prop
erty involved constitutes one claim.
In the allegations of the complaint
are included the following: On jan
uary Is, 1906, plaintiffs located the
property involved under the name of
the Mamie Gillis. Within 80 days
thereafter discovery shaft was sunk
and valuable mineral veins. copper
bearing, were discovered In March
of the same year location notice was
filed with the county recorder. ac-
cording to law
In October of last year, il Is al
legged, defendant filed application for
patent to portion of the property
under the title of the pharoah and
Arctic lode claims. This application
for patent papers has been pushed
by defendant since that time
The plaintiffs therefore pray that
their title to the property be declared
clear and recovery of possession be
garnted them, while costs of suit and
any further relief in the discretion of
the court is asked for. No answer
has been filed yet by defendants.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-01-13
LOCAL AND PERSONAL NOTES

court will announce whether defend
ant will be bound over or not.
The defense did not attempt to
prove that Luttrell was not running
a game of chance without license.
Its contention was that II had been
the custom. after giving notice of
intention TO open games, to pay the
license when the sheriff or one of
his deputies came to collect 1t. The
only evidence offered 10 show that
any such offer had been made was Il
slip Of paper which had been given
in charge of one of the city officers
to be delivered TO Sheriff House. No
evidence was offered to prove that
this had ever reached the hands of
the sheriff.
For the prosecution Attorney Eddy
was placed on the stand. He stated
that he had warned gamblers of this
county, through publication, that
license would have To be procured
from the county before games could
be opened. The matter was first
brought up by the grand jury last
spring when they discovered the
startling fact that out of sc games
running in Ely only 10 had licenses.
Warning had at that time been given,
he stated The notification was plain
enough to understand, he asserted.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-01-13

knows and who cares for their wei
fare. As for Gallagher, he can say
nothing too high in praise of his men
in the shaft. He knows what they
are going through and that every one
of them is a hero, and he does not
hesitate to say so. It is trying out
of steel, trial of hearts and heads
that leaves nothing to prove. And
the man who loses his nerve on the
job loses none of the respect of his
fellows or of the directing head of
the work There is limit to the en-
durance of man.
The cable idea which has been
made use of by Mr.. Gallagher to hold
the shaft has unquestionably solely
and alone enabled the work which
has been done. 1t was his genius
which brought it into play when he
took hold of the shaft. at which time
there was none other on the scene
who held real hope. Whether the
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-01-13

idea has been made use of in other
cases is not known Mining engi-
neers who have been here and who
are widely familiar with mining OPP
efations IN the country have said that
it was the first time they had seen
or heard of its use. The principal
point. however, is that the man who
took hold of the rescue work thought
of it and has made II work, as he
has made many other ideas work in
the course of the sinking, retimber-
ing and anehoring of the ground that
has been done. To the credit of these
will be the release of the entombed
men. Also to the credit of the fore
man will be the saving of the shaft
If II is saved in any part Mining en-
gineers do not now believe that it can
be saved, as a working shaft. The
best they consider possible is the re-
tention of compartment possibly
for use of the pump columns. II is
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-01-13
NEW MAP OF CITY.
Engineer bringing II to Completion
House Numbering.

City Engineer Willard is at present
busily engaged in preparation of n
map of Ely which will show properly
all the changes which the town has
recently undergone and will be the
base for the numbering ordinance
which is being prepared. He expects
to complete this shortly.
While the changes in actual lines
of streets now in evidence will not
be many. IL is probable that in names
and in several other ways the map
will be of much public interest. II is
proposed that several of the streets
will appear on the new map by names
at variance with those they now bear.
Streets running north and south
will be the ones in which the prinei-
pal changes will be noticed. From
First to Mill street no change will be
shown but it is probable that Mill
will be changed to Third; hurry re-
main as it is, but the present Third
street be raised two numbers, max
inJ it Fifth street, to correspond
with the ones lower down Each suc-
ceeding streets will be raised two
numbers.
1t has been argued that this change
will render it hard to locate title to
property but as the titles all refer
to the city plat and this plat will be
in conformity in nearly all particn-
lars to the one on which the deeds
were given, street names excepted,
there can be little confusion on this
score.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-01-13

discussion would he superl@Ala and
adjournment was taken. ThroS~.~
ont. the session was marked By muS
enthusiasm. College yells figured
prominently in the proceedings. In
furnishing the repast as well as in
other arrangements the hotel main
tanned its high reputation. The
menu was as follows:
Consomme Priuiamie Royal
Celery. Olives. Almonds
Eastern oysters Panlctte
llaut. Faukerue
Chicken Patties Medieis
Stuffed Roast Turkey
Giblet Gravy, Cranberry Sauoe
Julienne Potatoe, French Peas
burgundy
Salade Majestic
Mousse of Chocolate
Banana lee Cream
Canape of Camembert Cheese
Case Gloria. y Cigars. Cigarettes
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-01-13

doubtful If even this can be done. for
it is going To be exceedingly difficult
10 get men to work in the shaft after
the release of the three on the 900
level The men working in the shaft
today are there to save human life
Money would not induce single one
of them to stay with the task. They
remain by it only for the fellows they
expect to save from death. This
done and not IA one of them will en-
ter the Alpha shaft again.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-01-13
GIVES DECISION TOMORROW.
Judge Cartwright Takes Gambling
Case Under Advisement-The
Arguments.

Hearing of the action of State of
Nevada VS.. Lnttrell on the charge of
operating gaming without license
was had yesterday afternoon before
Justice Cartwright. No decision was
rendered by the court. This will be
had Monday at o'clock when the
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-01-13
CHURCH SERVICES.

Services on the First Sunday after
the Epiphany, January 18th, as fol-
lows: Sunday hool, 9:45 a. M;
morning prayer and sermon, 1880 p.
m; Baptism will be administered at
Foreman will sing solo, Face to
Face. Mrs. J. L. Dobbins will sing
solo at the evening service. Wom-
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-01-13
RACK FROM LAKE.

c. p. Castle, manager of the Gra-
ham Mercantile company's line of
stores, returned from Salt Lake last
evening after spending several days
there choosing fixtures which will he
used in fitting of the firms new Ely
City store
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-01-13
ne scHMITRoTH BETTER.

Nicholas Schmlttroth returned yes
terday from Salt Lake City, where he
was recently called by news of the
illness of his wife. Mrs. Schmittroth
has recovered from the crisis in her
ailment and is thought to be well on
the road to recovery.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-01-13

Satiee Of sheflh's sale was append
:, Yesterday on the doors of the sa-
81 ,e.a If EmIey 1 Bramlett. attached
'oss days since by o. Il. Connors.
s ssse' ale will take place on January
Is = Il noon. and will be conducted by
tbe sheriff.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-01-13
IN FROM CURRY.

Currie, New, arrived in the city yes
terday for short stay on business.
lie states that Currie is prospecting
greatly at present and is showing eff
fects of general revival of business
throughout the state.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-01-13
THINK POSSIBLY DIPHTHERuA.

Constable NJ p. Foley OF Riepe-
town, who has been very i'll for sew
eral days, was reported last night
to be slightly better. 1t Is thought
that Foley is suffering from diph-
iberia, although his case has not been
thoroughly diagnosed as yet.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-01-13
cpouING HITTER.

!, R. Marks, for some time con-
a,ad 10 his bed as consequence of a
a a,is suffered after recovering
sram an attack of grip, was able to
=, nm for a short time yesterday aft
ar.oon. Marks has been threatened
with an attack Of pneumonia and the
lows ! Nv, that he is recovering will doubt
, ~ : give much pleasure to his friends.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-01-13
DECISION MONDAY.

Decision as to whether defendant
shall be held to the grand jury or set
at liberty, will be given by Justice
Cartwright Monday afternoon at 2
O'Clock in The case against Zurich.
Pleadings of attorneys were heard
yesterday.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-01-13

II you want to figure on getting
Spring Water piped into your home,
call phone FIX. Langley. the
Plumber. II
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-01-13
SITUATION AT GIROUX NINE.
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believed that these bodies will be re-
covered The relief workers will
have done all that might be asked
from man with value set upon life If
they reach and rescue the imprisoned
men. as ii now seems almost certain
they will.
The confidence of the entombed
men in Gallagher is no greater than
the confidence which is entertained in
him by the men working in the shaft.
What Gallagher says to them they
accept as the word of man who
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-01-13

ans Guild meets on Wednesday, jan
uary 18th at 2:30 p. m. with Mrs. r.
II. Hoffman. Choir practice Friday
at p. m. at the rectory. All are
cordially invited to the services
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-01-13

TRY Taylor G Son of the Ely plan
,ae mill for ready cut. dry stove
wood WOE any length If
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-01-13

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, 1908-01-13

A large consignment of Castlegate
and sunnyside, Utah, coal just re-
ceIved. Ely Lumber & Coal Co. II
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-01-13

II plumbing is ont of order now is
the time to have 1t fixed by the Reese
plumbing Co., phone Main 80. til
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-01-13

A large consignment of Castlegate
and Sunnyside, Utah. coal just re-
ceived Ely Lumber & Coal Co. If
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-01-13

A large consignment of Castlegate
and Sunnyside, Utah. coal just re-
ceived. Ely Lumber & Coal Co. If
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-01-13

School chidren's lunch with hot
chocolate or dairy milk, 10 cents.
Union bakery, Aultman. near Fourth.
-
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-01-13

The January clearance sale at Nye
p,os is attracting considerable at
tention.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-01-13

For best music in district get Stroll
lers' orchestra. Z. B. Hoyt. Mgr.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-01-13

For city water in your house. see
Langley, the plumber. hurry street.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-01-13

of the club II was decided that the
committee should fix the amount
necessary for applicants to pay before
initiation as well as monthly dues.
After the question had reached
this stage IT was decided that further
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-01-13

The eastern markets closed the
week strong yesterday. Cumberland
Ely and Nevada Consolidated kept
even in advance. GirouX was steady
little under SO. Buying of this
stock in the last week has been CON
siderable For it and for Cumber-
land Ely and Nevada Consolidated
there have been number of orders
lately received from the east. These
have gone untitled. While there is
plenty of the desired certificates held
locally there are none letting go of
them at present figures, Newhouse
yesterday slipped up close to the 50
mark. Money was unchanged yester-
day. Copper was stronger and slight
ly higher in the closing quotations,
W ich Nnrn ag fAllAMe.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-01-13
THE UNIVERSITY CLUB 4 GO.

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The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-01-13

Local business conditions continue
improvement. Trade is better and
money easier. The banks of the city
report highly satisfactory conditions
Cashiers checks are gradually being
retired and ii is question now of but
little time before the district finds
itself again on a currency basis Dur
ing the week a good deal of money
came in evidence for stock purchasing
purposes, activity in this line show
ing up to a marked degree. Many
who had waited for declines below
the low levels of December have
given it up and are now taking on
whatever they can carry at the higher
prevailing prices. Confidence appears
to be firm that the tide is in from
now on
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-01-13

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tieally a year. They have been GO
ing fast gait, particularly during
the last six months. and have accom-
plished wonders. There is a compli-
ment for the ground and its value
in the time that has been made as
well as high compliment for the man
agement that has crowded the work
along. No mine in America has to
its credit the making of as great bod
les of blocked out ore in SO short
time as has been done by the Veteran.
Phenomenal though the record of
feet made in getting through its
ground Is, far more phenomenal is
the record of continuous ore which
has accompanied the driving.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-01-13
TIE WEEK IN THE DISTRICT

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