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The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-05-14

senger on the train which left Se-
attic at $40 O'Clock this morning
for Vancouver, b. c., was beaten over
the head with his own gun aud tied
hand and foot by two men who enter
ed the train just is it was leaving
Seattle, and who, after oyerpcwering
the express messenge'. looted the
stscng tox of :, a sum of money esti-
mated at from $1,000 10 $4,000.
The robbers escaped.
Just as the train was pulling OUT
from the King street station in Sc
attic two men, dressed in brakemen's
uniforms entered the express car.
Perrine paid little attention to them.
supposing they were train hands.
As he was STOPPING over his strong
box, which was unlocked, one of the
men snatched Perrine's revolver from
his pocket and struck him over the
head. He did not lose consciousness.
but was beaten until he was power
less. although still able to know what
was going on The highwaymen then
tied him hand and foot with heavy
wrapping cord and proceeded to loot
the strong box. Perrine is unable to
say how much money they got, but
ii is variously estimated at from $I.-
900 to $4,000.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-05-14

Probabilities are that with the sug-
gestion which has been made by the
tender of books noted, many who are
interested in the district but reside at
distant points will find the idea one
that appeals to them and make valua-
BILE contributions. with final result
that the Ely City hospital will be pro-
vided with one of the finest libraries
in the country.
While hospital patients are not
able to read at all times, during peri
DDS of conyalescence reading matter
lightens their time wonderfully and
IL of well selected character makes
deeper impression than at any other
time and consequently tends to at
tainment Of the best possible results
The relief given from the monotony
of hospital confinement, however by
TIE presence of reading matter, is in
Itself a sufficient incentive for the
making of contributions to the move
ment that is suggested.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-05-14
RECEIVER ALMOST CERTAIN
For state Bank a Trust Co.--Diree-
tors do Nothing. Time Approaches
for Day ON State Petition.

RENO, May l3.--It begins to look
as II the State Bank G. Trust Co. will
go into the hands of q receiver with
out contest.
Demurrers have been filed on gen
eral grounds to the petition of the
state for a receiver. to be heard May
Is. but outside of that action the d.
rectors have taken none that they will
admit look toward settlement of
the banks affairs.
T. b. Hickey said yesterday that
he Is still willing to put up 500 900,
provided the directors and stockhold-
ers will do the same with which to
reopen the bank, but the directors
have. not even met since about two
weeks ago, when they raised $3S.0OO
of the 100000 needed. Since that
time no official action has been taken.
The rehabilitation committee is
resting on its oars and the directors
are doing the same Hickey is doing
about the same as the balance OF
those most concerned, except that he
asserts he Is still willing to keep his
side of the proposal be made over a
month ago.
The depositors and creditors of the
bank have about given up hope OF
any action by the directors that will
reopen the bank for business and In
all probability Judge Langan will APP
poif,t the receiver.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-05-14
ALL join IN
OBSERVATION
Veterans and Various Of
Local Organizations
Plan for May 80 s

Following suggestion made in the
News of yesterday morning, steps
were at once taken for a befitting
celebration and observance of Me-
mortal Day, May 80. in the district.
A date was set yesterday for the
holding of meeting at the court
house, to be participated in by vef-
Grams of the civil and Spanish-Ameri-
can wars, and others. when plans will
be made and a program outlined that
will make observation of the occa-
sion what 1t should be. in every re-
spect. - iE
Joining with the war veterans In
appropriate exercises and ceremonies
will be the local societies of Odd Fe1-
lows, Knights of Pythias and Beney-
olent Order of Eagles. The Odd Fell
lows decided at meeting on Monday
night to hold memorial services and
were followed in like action by the
local Pythians yesterday The Eaglea
are to hold a meeting on Friday
evening at which committees will be
selected for making all necessary ar
rangements for their part in the OBJ
servation.
In the district veterans of the civil
and Spanish-American wars number
about so. 1t is the intention to as
semble the entire number for observ-
ance of Decoration Day. May 80 Ef-
forts will be. made to secure good
music for the parade to the ceme-
terry, where the graves of the depart
ed heroes of the wars and members
of the various orders will be deco
rated. 1t is also likely that con-
course of school children will par
ticipate in the exercises and all n
all every effort will be lent to Do
just honor to the memory of the
dead.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-05-14
LASH FOR DANCING GIRLS.
Judge Would Horsewhip Those Who
Waltz All Night.

WILKESBARRE, May Girls
who go to balls and remain out all
night should be horsewhipped,' said
Judge Donohue in his court, today.
George Banco, church organist,
who had been sent by his pastor to a
dancing house in the town of Ashley
to get girls to return to their homes
Sunday morning was arrained charg-
ed with breaking up the ball. Judge
Donohue said he did right, but did
not go far enough. The justice de-
clared that the man should have
taken a horsewhip along with him
and thrashed the females.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-05-14
CARSON SMELTER PLANS

!. RENO, May 13-The Gazette says:
The Western Smaller Corporation,
the newly organized and Independent
smelter which was incorporated April
6, Is now a certainty.
The plant will be located five and
one-half miles northeast of Carson.
on the banks of Carson river. and
on the site of the old Merrimae &
Brunswick plant. which was In op-
Grafton in that section some 40 years
ago, and which is still well remem-
bered by many of the old timers.
For a distance of from one-half to
four miles from where the plant will
be located the company has secured
all the fiuxes and iron. Enough cop
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-05-14

Several times it has been thought
that an understanding was near, Tut
different matters have delayed a final
settlement. About week ago 1t was
announced that an agreement was be-
ing considered by the unions, al
though the electrical workers en-
phatically denied that any settlement
had been made.
d. S. Murray, general manager of
the Bell company, said that many
concessions had been made on both
sides and 1t had been stipulated that
no discrimination be made against
the unions We do not anticipate
the discharge of any of the present
employees of the company" said Mr.
Murray. ''and it is probable that in
the near future We shall require a
good many more men.
ryV lining (dWc,.. ..Oc-rdltaohrdl
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-05-14
BELL STRIKE is OFF.
Differences With Rocky Mountain
Telephone Workmen Are Settled
Concessions on Both Sides.

SALT LAKE. May 13.-With the
signing of an agreement between the
Rocky Mountain Bell Telephone Co.
and the Montana Electrical Workers,
Tuesday. the great strike against the
GRAFTON for over a year, came to an
end. Ever since its inception. vari-
Gus attempts have been made for a
settlement without success, and prop
ositions and counter propositions
have been made by both parties with
out an agreement being reached.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-05-14

White Pine county, for recovery OF
funds due the city from water rights,
motion of the plaintiff was argued
and matter taken under advisement
by the court. G. A. McElroy appear
ed as attorney for the plaintiff, Wal
ker IL foreman for the defendant.
In the case of the city of Ely vs..
White Pine county for recovery OF
one-half of the liquor licenses collect
ed during the year 1907 in Ely, mo-
tion to strike out demurrer of de-
fendant was granted, and plaintiff
was given three days in which to file
proponent answer. Exception to the
latter ruling was made by plaintiff.
Defendants motion to set aside case
on account of default judgment will
be heard today.
In the case of Boreman VS..
Schmittroth, Attorney Boreman for
the defendant agreed that his demur-
rer be overruled.
In the case of Miller VS.. the Me
Donald Ely Copper Co. for the recoy-
cry of mining lands. demurrers of
defendant on seven grounds were oy-
erruled with exception OF one in
stance. Case was ordered placed on
trial calendar
In the case OF II. IL. Mizzer VS..
Alexander. motion of the plaintiff for
requiring defendant to furnish secur-
ity for costs was overruled.
The matter OF appointment of
guardian for Willie Thomas was TAX
EN- under advisement by the court.
In the case of the estate of William
McDougal. In which sensational pc
tition was presented recently by the
deceased's widow. Mrs. jeanette Me-
Dougal. for the dismissal OF w. H.
Smith as administrator, said petition
was withdrawn and the present ad-
ministrator allowed to act In his ca-
pacity with the stipulation that the
settlement of the estate be made dur
ing the present month.
In the case of Hansen VS.. Clark.
Frank X Murphy was entered as CO.
counsel for plaintiff. Possession of
a valuable ranch in the Steptoe val
ley is herein involved. Plaintiff en-
tered number OF exceptions to rul-
ings of the court in this case.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-05-14

per and gold ores are on the dumps of
nearby mines to start the smelter and
keep it running for some time in the
futura, but as the company will op-
crate one of the largest smelters in
the west it will be able to handle all
the ores shipped it.
The Western Smelters Corporation
was incorporated for 100000
shares. The officers are: Jas. A.
Yerington. president; P. b. Warner
vice president and general manager
Mr. Warner left last evening for
New York and other eastern cities In
the interests of the corporation and
upon his return the plant will be
hustled through to completion.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-05-14
ONE DAY IN JAIL.

f DENVER. Colo, May 13.--Plead-
ing guilty to the charge of promoting
fraudulent mining schemes by the
use of the mails, John O'Hara was
sentenced In the United States dis-
trict court today to serve one day In
the county jail and to pay fine OF
$500. AssAstaht District Attorney
Ralph Hartsell recommended light
sentence
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-05-14
-Donahey in Cleveland plain Dealer.

securing consideration in the senate.
The advocates of the Yreeland bill
are determined to take no chances,
and Mr.. Watson. the Republican whip
has begun systematic notification
to Republican members to be present
in their seats Thursday noon, with
the idea of lending their support to
the measure, and for the purpose of
meeting all possible efforts of fill
buster
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-05-14
FORCES THE ISSUE.
Currency Bill TO BE Passed by the
House Today.

House Today.
WASHINGTON. May 13.-Follow-
ing conference today of the man
ayers of the house with Speaker Can
non, it was announced that the cur
rency bill agreed upon last night by
the Republican caucus will be taken
up for consideration tomorrow. The
disposition is to take 1t up promptly
upon convening Thursday, discuss it
until 5 o'clock and then take vote.
That the bill will pass the house even
its own opponents admit, but they be-
lieve that it will have difficulty In
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-05-14
MONEY RAISED FOR
THE WESTERN PACIFIC

, NEW YORK, May 13.-The
, Denver & Rio Grande railroad.
, acting for the Western Pacific,
} has, 1t was announced this aft
, ernoon. sold s15,000,000 two
} year 6 per cent notes, with the
, privilege of extending them for
; three years. from 1910. Pro-
, ceeds of the sale of these notes
} will be used In completion OF the
} construction of the Western
; Pacific.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-05-14

Congressman Longworth denies
that his wife will go on the stump
for Congressman Coles or make any
speeches of any sort.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-05-14

The adoption OF the local wage
agreement amendment has. been recor
mended to the Amalgamated Associ-
alton of iron, Steel and Tin Workers.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-05-14

Charged with ambushing three men
Grover. Massey and Tom Spencer were
sent to the grand jury at Danville,
Va - -
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-05-14

Immediately, following his prelim-
mary hearing at Naples, Tex, on a
murder charge. John Williams. color
ed was lynched
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-05-14

A strike of 500 brickIayers foe
more pay partially tied up building
operations at Montreal. H ts
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-05-14
THROUGHOUT THE COUNTRY.

The Public Service Commission
found 361 gas meters fast and 2f4
slow in New York city in April u@
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-05-14
CREEK CONTINUES
BRINGING IN GOOD STRIKES

Bud Gallagher in yesterday from his property
eight miles north Of the Steptoe reduction
having encountered rich
in carrying
"a of
ledge which iakes showing
Gallagher be II inches width
character In different his
showing leads haSe been discovered esis
highly pleased with Developments. -
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-05-14

Jonh Alexander Dowie's opposed
large estate dwindled to $500 when
appraised.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-05-14
BEATEN AND ROBBED.

Express Messenger Slugged With Ills
Own Gun, Then Bound
Hand and Foot.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-05-14

SEATTLE. Wash, May BE. j.
Perrine, Great Northern express mes
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-05-14

Biggest Copper Dis
trict of the Country
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-09-25
HUNDREDS TO PARK TO
SEE STEEDS IN SPRINT
Attendance is Largest of
the Week.

Americus is thoroughly inocculal
ed with the racing germ, and in bou-
doir and banking house, castle and
kitchen horse talk" has the right-of-
way over all other topics. The at
tendance at the racing park has been
very gratifying each day but broke
all records yesterday afternoon when
the whole town, seemingly, joined in
the grand hegira. Automobiles, cabs,
carriages, hacks and vehicles of every
description made up the vast pro-
cession, while several hundred spec
tators went there as the horses did
and i'll a trial of pulverized dust.
Hacks deserted the depots yesterday
to great extent, such was the de-
mand for them to transport people
to the park The hotels and bust
ness houses have shared handsomely
in the advantages accruing from the
occasion, as hundreds of people have
come here this week and spent money
in making purchases. The racing
association will doubtless come out
all right in a financial way, even af-
ter paying $500 in purses and otner
expenses, and the next event of this
kind will be made even a greater
success than was this one, a success
though it was, surprising expecta-
tions
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-09-25
BOARD OF TRADE
TO MEET TONIGHT I
Planning for Collection of
Exhibits.

Tonight the Board of Trade will
have a called meeting to take u p
actively the matter of assembling eX-
hibits of Sumter county's farm and
manufactured products. A building
on Lamar street has been secured
for the exhibits and will be opened
shortly Farmers and manufacturers
are urged to send in samples of their
work next Monday, or as soon there
after as possible. The matter of eX-
hibiting the handiwork of Sumter
county has been under consideration
by the Board for some months, and
plans have just been perfected to that
desirable end.
The exhibits will be open for the
inspection of visitors every day. Last
winter when visitors from abroad
came to Americus it was impossible
to show them what the county pro-
duced except in short trip over the
city, or perhaps not even that much.
By having the various articles in one
place it will be easy to present in a
little while the possibilities of Sum
ter county and of the city of Ameri-
Gus.
1t is desired that as many members
as can do so shall come out tonight
to take part in this very important
discussion.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-09-25
FRIENDS OF COMPANY TO
ATTEND FETE TONIGHT
Anniversary of Light Infant
ry. ISSI-I9OS.

Just twenty-seven years ago this
good date the Americus Light Infan-
try was organized, and for that long
period of years the gallant old
command has been the strong righ,
arm of this city, county and section
of the state in upholding the law.
The occasion will be one of more
than ordinary interest, and hundreds
of citizens will go to the armory to-
night to enjoy the program and fell
citate with the soldier boys
The program in full appeared in
the Times-Recorder yesterday, and is
replete with interest.
Major John c. Coart, commanding
the Fourth Regiment, Georgia state
troops, is announced as the first
speaker upon the program while
Captain John A Cobb and Mr.. E. A.
Nisbet will make brief addresses Gov
ering the career of the gallant A.
L. l.
Oratory will be interspersed with
music, both vocal and instrumental,
some of the best talent in the city
taking part therin The Light In
fantry will attend in uniform and
in conclusion will favor the assem-
blage with an exhibition drill.
Refreshments will be served, free
of charge, to the large number of
guests whose presence is expected
upon this occasion.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-09-25
RACES COME TO FINISH
AND PROVE BIG EVENT
ThrOng Saw the Horses Run
Yesterday.

The three days races under aus
pices of the Americus Driving Club
ended yesterday with the finest pro-
gram of the week and the tourney is
pronounced by all a splendid sue
cess, as everyone in Americus felt
that it would be-
Finer ecents have never been seen
upon a south Georgia track than
those arranged here.
Probably 1000 or 1900 spectators
saw the horses run yesterday. Sew
eral new entries were upon the track,
and these especially attracted general
attention.
The grand stand was well filled
when the bell tapped and the first
event was announced.
This was a 2:30 trot, mile heat,
best three in five. There were five
entries for this race, Happy Bob,
Zeta L, Dandy, Silent Dream and Lucy
H. Happy Bob, owned by G. O. Hall,
of Americas, won the race in three
straights, all in good time.
The second race was free for all
mile trot. best three in five, with
Flashlight, Cora Bethel and George
on the track
Flashlight, whose cognomen is no
misnomer, won out in three straight
heats, and in one of the prettiest
races ever witnessed here George
came second in the contest, with
Cora Bethel third This sprint of
the steeds was among the best.
The concluding sprint of the race
series was a free-for-all pace, one
mile heat, best three in five, with four
entries.
These were Great Southern, Dixie
Flyer, Roam Wilkes and Wilbert
Great Southern was easily winner
taking three straight heats with
2.231a as his best time All were
fine nags and this final event was
among the best of the series.
So successful was the first tour
ney that the Driving Club may plan
another for later date, probably
about Thanksgiving.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-09-25
CLOSE DOWN AT SHOPS
WILL BE FOR WEEK
WeIInigh All Employees Are
Laid Off.

With just enough men retained
to keep up running repairs, the Sea-
board shops in Americus are practi-
cally deserted at present, and will so
continue until the end of the current
month. Employees in machinery
blacksmith, boiler-making and car
works departments were thus laid off
yesterday for one week, to the end
of reducing expenditures for the
month of September. In all probab-
ility the entire force suspended yes
terday will be reinstated at that
time Many of the employees did not
seem to mind the layoff very much,
as they work on short time anyway,
eight hours per day and four to five
days in the week, so that this addi-
tional reduction will cut no great hole
in the matter of pay.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-09-25
WORK ON LIBRARY
TO BEGIN SHORTLY
Contractor and Architect
Inspect the Site.

Contractor Little, of the firm OF
Little & Phillips, which has the con-
tract for building the Carnegie Ii
brary, was in the city yesterday, com
ing to meet Architect Lockwood.
President Crawford Wheatey, of
the Library Association, accompanied
the gentlemen to the site of the new
structure. Both the architect and the
builder were pleased with the outlook
since the old library was removed
and the lot cleared.
Next week the actual work will
begin in the way of excavation for
the foundation. From the time the
first dirt is thrown out until the fir
ish the work will be pushed as rapid
ly as possible. Specifications for the
various parts of the work have heen
prepared by Little & Phillips, and
the advertisement for bids will soon
be in order. All obstacles of evelg
kind have been removed, and there is
nothing to do now but put up the
building as rapidly as consistent
with careful building.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-09-25

nine-foot sheets.
rs your hotel fitted with these?"
he inquired suavely
The Muskogee landlord confessed
that he had not complied with the
law, and automatically requested that
no suit be brought, declaring his
intention of looking after the matter
at his earliest convenience.
The dignified stranger hesitated, as
though considering the business
mans explanation Suddenly he
reached in his ample coat pocket and
extracted something that looked sus-
piciously like a sample case. He
pressed a spring and thrust under
the nose of the astonished hotel man
full line of sheets-nine-foot sheets
You see, my dear landlord" he
explained, quickly, 1T is absolutely
necessary that you comply with the
law and use the long sheets. Why
delay? | represent a sheet-making
concern of st. Louis. We manufac-
ture just such sheet as you need
with an adjustable pocket effect that
slips over the mattress. Saves you
the trouble of having EN- made up
How many did you say you needed?'
The salesman made a ''hit," and be-
fore the landlord had recovered from
his surprise he had scribbled a few
lines in his order book and register
ed satisfied.
Then he told the hotel man that he
| had sold dozens of sheets in just the
| same manner in Tulsa, Sapulpa
! Chickasha and other towns in the eas
term part of the state
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-09-25
Mr.. HUDSON IS INVITED
TO MEETING IN MISS.
Farmers There Discuss I'm
pOrtant Topics.

Hon. T. G. Hudson, commissioners
of agriculture, spent yesterday in
Americas, not in attendance upon
the races as were the greater por-
ton of the population but rather to
look after his extensive farming
interests hereabout. He will remain
here this week.
Governor Smith and Commissioner
Hudson have been invited to Natchez,
Miss. to attend the Two-State Farm
ers' meeting to be held from Novem-
Der "a to 27..
Every governor and every COM
missioner of agriculture in the South
has been invited to the meeting. The
principal topic of discussion will be
the determination of the boil weevil
and other insects infesting the cotton
fields of the southwest.
1t is expected that 1000 delegates
from Mississippi and Louisiana will
be in attendance