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The Ward County independent., 1908-05-28

!, a wide awake farmer dawn at
surrey wants Q. NJ. Champlin, candi.
tnat office. Glory be! He's right and
Ghamplin would make a splendid of1i.
,cfal. Stanley Sun. -.
The Stanley Sun is doing a little
Growing because the baseball team
from that progressive little city shut
out the Tagus giants in a recent game
The Ward County independent., 1908-05-28

me Independent is pleased to place
1Ae Wahpston Globe-Gazette on Its
exchange hst. In scanning the col
hinns mn OF this paper we find surpris-
lngly bright weekly, filed with interest
Ing reading matter and well patro1iz-
ed by the Wahpeton advertisers. One
department that interested us very
much was the department of the Job
Ders, wholesalers and manufacturers.
Wahpeton must certainly be a live
town TO support 80 good paper as
the Globe Gazette.
The Ward County independent., 1908-05-28

Lewis Brekke, farmer living near Walum, shot
himself in the forehead and will die. His wife SAYS
that she and her husband entered into compact
to kill theip two children and themselves. They were
prepared to carry out the deed but were frustrated
by a neghbor who happened to call, and 3Iekka
only hot himself No cause is known for the COM
pact.
The Ward County independent., 1908-05-28

There is some talk of another newspaper at
Edmore, TO make Editor Crary bow before the
powers that be. The fellow who is to tackle the
Job had better take correspondence course in
starvation.
The Ward County independent., 1908-05-28

The wages paid farm help this year is about five
dollars per month less than the price paid last year
Twenty-Five dollars per month or thirty dollars per
month for the season is the prevailing price There
seems to be plenty OF help in the country-at least
there is far more than there was last year and It
is not necessary for farmers to beg men to work.
was the case last year
The Ward County independent., 1908-05-28
EDITORIAL COMMENT
SUGGESTIVE,

Is there anything suggestive about the scheme at
Mino to nut up cots Cor weary convention travellers
- the bnilding where the skates are usedWiliston
State
The Lord can't be fooled even part OF the tlme.
One Of the cornerstones of Christianity is honesty
A deadbeat might as well try to jump over the moon
az to try to set to heaven looking sanctlmoulous'
singing songs Of praise and making long PRAYERS
-Ex. %
The Ward County independent., 1908-05-28

There is a certain kind of man who can walk into
a crowd and control every man in it. We suppose
it is personality" This sort of man succeeds as
politician He writes to men in dlHerent parts o.
the country and they quit their own affairs to attend
to his He can shake hands with a man and make
him his friend These good fellows among their
intimates laugh at the they control with a hand
shake and smile and boast with the ease Wlth
which they control a convention of a crowd THESE
egood fellows haven't as much respect Tor tne
people as the man who not and does not attempt
to control the people.
The Ward County independent., 1908-05-28

H frof. Bolley advises the farmers
VINO are intending to do some spray
ing to kill weeds to make preparation
2, a1 once. Don't wait until those weeds
nave gotten too good a start, but get
t'ne necessary machinery and solution
now. But few machine firms viii
handle the spraying machines. sb,,t viii
De able TO order them. Successful.
SPRAYING 81 VIII not be done by a p,1mp
una. does not have a capacity equal
70 loo pounds pressure, to cause the
solullon 20 be thrown in fine misty
The Ward County independent., 1908-05-28

Congressman Marshiall has pre-
sented the Kenmare school with
the congressional record on many
subjects This is the year to get. a
good government library for nothing.
Tom wants to be elected to the SEN
ate, and if you'd ask him to move one
portion Of the congressional library
out TO North Dakota he'd do 1t if he
could-providing he thought he could
get a few votes. These candidates
are obliging fellows.
The Ward County independent., 1908-05-28

# The farmer if he only knew it, is a little nearer
the kingdom Of heaven tnan anyone on earth. He is
certain of three square meals day and is the only
man who can fence himself in and live in spite Of the
rest of mankind. few cattle, sheep and fowl pro-
vide him with food and clothing, while his fields
yield him flour and Of revenue. So generous
are these provisions and so common that hardly one
farmer in ten makes any account of them. Alto
gether the ordinary business thinks he has done
well when he has a little more than made ends
meet. -. .g-., ,s.g seessFs ="
The Ward County independent., 1908-05-28

Congressman Gronna has begun an
active speaking campaign and will
speak IN as many cities in the state
before election as possible Mr. Gronna
who was not considere much Of an
cratof When he was first elected, has
SHOWN great development, and is real
~ a very able speaker. He IS q man
VINO mas made study of the stu.
at1on and his record has been first
class. we trust that he will include
Minot in his itinerary.
The Ward County independent., 1908-05-28

Wells county Free Press.-North Dakota has
never had harmonious delegation in the national
congress Imagine fourhorse team on gang
plaw pulling in different directions an d you will
have peep in on the situation as it now is in this
state The election ofLitle to the senate and Gronna
and Hanna to the lower house will eliminate this
heretofore objectionable condition of affairs and
make united working delegation fer North Dakota
and her industries.
The Ward County independent., 1908-05-28

The Commercial club at Wahpeton
is credited with doing a great deal
OF good for that city. Among the
Things that club has encouraged or
assisted were the securing OF better
streets and roads, county fair, the
encouragement Of corn culture, ETC..
etc. A commercial club can make
itself felt i'm a city providing the men,
bers take the proper interest in the
affair. Oftmes the members connlain
OF the acts of THE board of directors.
but such criticism is uncalled for.
The members should get busy and
elect a board to their own liking and
conduct the affairs of the club them
selves if they are not in sympathy
with the board that is in control. "A
commercial club should not entirely
overlook the social side, but should
look as well to the business end Of
the game. A commercial club should
be encouraged by every citizen.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-05-06
LOCAL-PERSONAL
HELPS REAL ESTATE
Another Rush for Ely City Lots Is
in MISUNDERSTANDING Soon.

Bright weather of the last few
days has brought about another DEM
onstration of interest in Ely City
lots, comparing favorably with the
rush which was experienced during
the good weather of the early part
of last month, when many lots were
sold
Improved weather conditions have
also made for renewal of plans for
building in Ely City. 1t now ap-
pears as If the season in which seri-
Gus freezing of ground may be ex-
pected is assuredly very near TO an
end With this obstacle removed
there will unquestionably be much
activity brought about Many peo-
pie have plans made for the construc-
ton of cottages and dwellings and
the music of the hammer and the saw
are likely to soon fill the air with
welcome song.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-05-06
Demand Script Pay

win White Pine county out OF
fund of S2.700 have to pay upon us
mand county scrip amounting 10
s14O0O9 This is a question Whloh
becomes uppermost after presehla-
tion of claim for that amount by
Messrs. campton and Quayle to the
commissioners yesterday me
claim the scrip is payable. under the
act of 900 upon the demand OF Tue
holder This is denied by the dis
triet attorney, as the same act "hleh
they speak of has clause providing
that the scrip is redeemable only I'M
der condition that the fund set SIDE
for that purpose has enough money
in II to take care of it, Thus the
matter stands.
In case it is found that the dis
trict attorney is wrong in his inter-
nretation of the law the county Will
have to pay considerable money out,
as there is a good deal of scrip. pos
sibly as much again as that present
ed, outstanding.
The case of Cartwright vs.. White
Pine county was another matter oi
importance which came up AT the
meeting. An opinion of Judge Brown
giving decision for $1S5, the amount
of the fees claimed by Clerk Miles
and assigned to the justice was
granted. as was $24.70 court costs.
The portion of the claim entered by
Judge Cartwright, however, was dis
allowed. The justice agreed TO dis
miss the action.
The clerk was instructed 10 re-
move Mrs Morehead, who has been
on the county sick list from IT. She
has been receiving 5 month.
One hundred dollars to aid in the
state exhibit at the International
Miners exposition at Madison Square
Garden in New York city this month
was allowed The money was or
dered paid to D. c. Mcdonald. repre-
sentative of the public and industrial
commission OF Nevada.
Money received from W. E. Fere-
bee for taxes on two and half lots
and a building on hurry street was
ordered returned to him. as he had
been placed twice on the tax list
Attorney A. Zurich was employed
as special counsel to assist In prose-
cutting the case of State vs.. Thomas
Costello.
Attorney G. A. McElroy was in
structed to investigate the estate of
John Anderson. who died in the coun-
ty hospital after being county
charge for several years, in order to
see If the money owing the county
for his keep could not be gotten
from 1t.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-05-06
Commissioners Act
Continued from page one)


bonds No. 101 to 100, both inclusive,
being 30 bonds of $1,000 each.
All payments to be in lawful money
of the United States.
The foregoing offer is made sub
ject, however, to the express condi-
ton that the legality of said bond
issue and of the form of the bonds,
shall first be passed upon and ap-
proved by our legal advisers, the ex-
pense thereof to be borne by us.
If the foregoing proposition be ae-
ceptable to you, kindly have the Of
fer and your acceptance thereof
spread in full. with the customary
resolution, upon your minutes; have
your chairman execute, and your
county clerk attest, the acceptance
below under seal of the county, and
return the same TO us at the earliest
moment possible. so that we may
take the matter up with our eastern
connections without delay. To this
end we request that your answer be
given on or before May 10.
Respectfully submitted,
ELY TRUST co.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-05-06

side of the matter before they took
action He asked Mr.. Stevens II the
start on the court house was made
how long he supposed the matter
would be allowed to run before in
junction was served?
Stevens asked if there was any
chance that the county would be any
worse off by allowing Mr.. Binkhorst
80 days in which to decide the legal
ity of the issue than they have been
for the last year, asking pointedly
if there were any other bids TO be
considered. Parker replied that
there were no other bids. Stevens
then asked If county money sufficient
to start the ball rolling with citizens
subscriptions could be gotten to-
gether by June 10. Parker replied
that he did not believe so and reit-
Grated his statement that not more
than 81 1000, the use of which would
he contested both by the auditor and
treasurer, could be used. Eddy then
stated that the fund could use every
thing with exception of the sinking
and school funds. He then said in
reply to Parker's question that there
was approximately $4,000 in the
salary fund which could be utilized.
Parker declared that this was I'M
true and accused Eddy of trying to
hand himself bouquet at the ex-
pense of the commissioners by max
ing statements of this character.
Eddy replied that it was up to tne
commissioners to act
al. h.
same line, during the course of which
uaraghan declared that $4,000
could be used out of the treasury
without danger. he ended by pro-
posing to buy the first bond of $500
denomination for himself. After the
enabling act, under which the issue
was made had been read he gave a
check for the bond and an order was
entered selling 1t to him.
Attorney Boreman then stated that
he was present as the representative
of Mr.. Binkhorst. Parker stated
that the Blink horst proposal appeared
to be only an option.
1T is not an option. but a definite
business proposition. just saw a
telegram from a New York banking
lIStiiuiiOn lib l1dt IL iHlS W DIS
signed they would send their attor-
ney here to investigate the bonds
and, in case they are legal in every
particular would guarantee to take
them up said Mr. Boreman.
Parker raised objection to the
time limit again. After a short con-
versation over the telephone, during
which 81, 900 more of the bonds were
disposed of to A. J. Stevens, J. II.
Stevens returned saying that he had
just talked to Mr.. Binkhorst and
that he would agree to have the time
limit lowered to % days. He sug-
gested an adjourned meeting. Par
ker was not willing to sign the doc
ument as chairman of the board,
stating that he was willing, however,
to make an order for meeting at
the end of 10 days to receive answer
of the trust company.
d. c. Mcdonald suggested that the
agreement be made with a clause
giving White Pine citizens the right
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-05-06

to subscribe for the bonds in as large
quantities as they pleased.
This was opposed by Foreman,
who pointed out that the clause
would neither be agreeable to Mr..
Binkhorst nor in accordance with the
legislation under which the bond was
passed 1t was fair and square
business proposition, to be raced
fairly. he said. So far as subscrip-
tions went the citizens would nave
no trouble in obtaining the bonds, as
Mr.. Binkhorst was buying them 10
sell. not to hold for his company.
Stevens and Mcdonald then pointed
out that while Mr.. Binkhorst was
acting simply as agent in making the
proposition the county was not bound
and would be perfectly safe, as no
bonds would change hands without
cash equivalent. Attorney Reeves
then made a short speech, advocating
entry of a minute allowing Mr.. Blink
horst to act as agent for the county.
He opposed signing the agreement
as presented. Foreman then ques-
toned the ri~l; of the board TO at
tach conditions other than those spe-
Gifted in the act H. c. Herrick spoke
for the proposition made by Mr..
Reeves
Attorney b. j. Coleman then arose
and after asking Parker If there was
anyone else in view who would buy
within the time limit asked for by
Binkhorst. pointed out the fact that
the county could not be worse on
than at present, even If the bonds
were turned down by the eastern at
torney who will be brought out.
With a burst of eloquence which
fairly carried his hearers off their
feet, re described the local situation
and demanded that the option. If
such il could be called, should be
given His speech was loudly APP
plauded.
After several other short talks,
made by Coleman, Boreman, Herrick,
Eddy and Stevens, Boreman declared
that it was up to the commissioners
to decide whether they would reject
or accept the bid as the proposition
stood, as he could not consent to
change it, As discussion was con-
tinued he picked up the original
COPY and pocketing 1t left the room.
Attorney Putnam then spoke for
the sale of the bonds to the trust
company. declaring that even If a
portion of the bonds could be dis
posed of to the citizens of the county
it would do no appreeiable good, as
$4,000 would hardly be a drop in
the bucket He declared that the Jail
especially is disgrace and should
be Immediately remedied. He urged
the signing of the document.
Parker then declared that the
bonds would draw accrued interest
under the agreement and this he re-
fused to allow. A recess was taken
while Stevens went to the trust com
pany Office and consulted with Blink
horst. Upon returning he declared
that Binkhorst refused to waive his
right to the interest but would en-
deavor to secure from each purchaser
the right TO take off coupons which
have already fallen due. Parker OBJ
iected but at this point Stevens. who
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-05-06
To Ely Trust Company,
Ely Nevada.

hiy NeVaoa. .-...
your uhoers,ahuiIs anu s.a,e i,,a
OF the facls rela'iVe 10 me p.nu issus
mentioned IN your ABOVE oher' anu
description OF the pohus' are co,rec.,
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Pine county ola.e Vi Nes aud ao.lts
by ana through i,s poaiu Vi oo'"e,
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-05-06
Session of Council
CONTINUED from page one.)

for S27 was not allowed, being re-
ferred to the fire chief for checking.
The contract with w. c. Bradley
for street sprinkling was referred
hack IN the street committee for
more definite statement of terms
The question of the discharge OF
both city officers instead of one as
ordered by the council, was brought
up by Root and the city marshal was
called upon for explanation. lie
stated at first that there was simply
not enough work to occupy the at
tention of three men but later made
it plain that he had taken the ac-
ton as a method of putting 1t up TO
the council to appoint or discharge
whom they pleased. For time the
talk was heated, Hudgens interrupt
ing the councilmen several times
and being called to order. Every
thing quieted down, however, and
closed amicably. Carbon after max
ing a talk during which he charac-
terized the conduct of the marshal
as very inconsistent, called upon the
city attorney for an opinion as to
whether the marshal had not ex-
ceeded his authority in discharging
both men. The attorney replied that
he had, but that the council had been
equally guilty in not acting upon
their authority and naming the man
chosen for discharge. as they had es-
tablished a bad precedent and had
laid themselves legally liable.
Root then introduced a resolution
instructing the marshal to appoint
an officer. hudgens then announced
w. o. Norman as his choice. This
occasioned little surprise, as the
council generally favored Norman
and would have appointed him had
it been left 20 them, not alone be-
cause of his ability as an officer, but
also because he is a married man,
while Harrington, the officer on fur
Tough, is single. Moorman will have
to give bond in the sum of $500.
This has been a portion of the city
ordinance all along but has hitherto
been disregarded.
The committee on public improve
ments was given power TO decide
upon plans for the new city building
and to advertise for bids. following
which adjournment was taken.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-05-06
BACK FROM MINES.

Newton Boyd has returned from
Battle Mountain district, where he
passed several weeks at properties
owned by himself and Thomas Rock
hill. The district is looking well at
present, Mr. Boyd states. On his
own property force is kept steadily
at work.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-05-06
NEWS OF DEATH.

Alex Mcdonald yesterday received
the sad intelligence that his mother,
Mrs. Mary Mcdonald, had died of old
age and attendant ills at the ex-
IRENE age of 80, at her home in
Brook field, Prince Edward Island,
Canada Mrs. Mcdonald left beside
her son in this city, six other chill
Slren and 40 grandchildren.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-05-06

showed the effects of his hard nght
for the measure, broke into dehun-
cation Ella of the board, finally declaring
that he would guarantee saae u IA IA
interest had to be paid ne "oui'
raise the money among citizens. t lar,
ker then signed the document a lIs'
which the citizens in a highly JUN
LIANT frame of mind. left.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-05-06
HAYDEN COMING.

Charles Hawden, of New York, is
expected to arrive in Ely City this
evening from Goldfeld. He will join
VIM. b. Thompson and George Il.
Gum here.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-05-06
MOTION oVERRULED.

A motion 10 quash summons in the
action of the Wilson-Bates Furniture
Co VS.. n. Schmittroth was over
ruled yesterday by Justice Cart
wright on the grounds that he had
no right to take such action. the at
torney for the defendant eoncurring
in the ruling.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-05-06
CONFER DEGREES.

A meeting of the Odd Fellows
lodge Monday evening at which the
second degree was conferred on Wal
ter Maths was held at Graham hall.
A good deal of routine work and
other matters of interest to the lodge
men in attendance occupied large
part of the evening.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-05-06
WILL RETURN TO-DAY.

Commissioner George +. Parker,
of Cherry Creeki will return to his
home this morning following attend
ance on the session of the board held
yesterday.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-05-06
GIVEN AGENCY HERE.

Power of attorney appointing At
torney T. l.. Mitchell agent in fact
for the Ely Witch Copper Co. and
revoking the agency of l.. w. Wickes,
was fled yesterday with the county
recorder.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-05-06
DEMURRER Is FILED.

Demurrer was filed yesterday in
the case of Miller ct al VS.. the Me-
Donald Ely Copper Co. to the an
swer of the defendants. While it
names several paragraphs to which
demurrer is made, no reason beyond
the fact that the grounds alleged in
them were insufficient to constitute
a defense, was given.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-05-06
MIR. BERRY IN TOWN.

Edwin S. Berry came to Ely City
last evening from the Nevada Con-
solidated, spending the night at the
Steptoe. In the absence of Captain
Toms. Mr.. Berry has been in charge
at the Nevada Consolidated proper
ties.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-05-06
JOINS THE CONGRESS-.

Sam Sheridan, a well known min
er, was yesterday made member of
Judge Cartwright's irrigation con-
gress, the fee in his case being plac-
ed at IS. Sheridan. who is an old
timer and harmless, was arrested
while drunk on the charge of indie
cent exposure. He paid the fine and
was allowed his liberty.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-05-06
GO TO FRISCO.

Among the people who Joined the
party which left Ely Monday morning
for San Francisco to view the incom-
ing of the fleet and take part in the
attendant festivities were A. X.
Muck OILS and wife and John Fletcher,
bookkeeper for the Nevada British
Mining Co. all from Cherry Creek,
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-05-06
BORN.

Mrs. X. A. Baird yesterday pre-
sented her husband with little
daughter weighing s pounds. Mother
and child are doing nicely.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-05-06
Happenings Of
Day in the
District
INSURANCE. MAN.

f. NJ Reiff, well known insur-
anee man, arrived in Ely City last
evening from San Francisco. He is
registered at the Steptoe.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-05-06

Safety deposit boxes for rent; SIS
and $40 per annum. Bank of Ely.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-05-06

Subscribe for the Daily News for
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To those on the outside who have In
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The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-05-06

Smoke Columbia Club cigars and be
happy Union made.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-05-06

Phone us and we will call for you
deposits. Bank of Ely.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-05-06
Fashionable dressmaker. Corner
hurry and High streets. II
ENTERTAINS AT CARDS.

Miss Alberta Brown entertained a
number of her friends last evening
at the home of Mrs. James Bennett
at cards, five hundred being the game
played. After a session at cards re-
freshments were served. Those pres
ent were Misses Brock. Warwick,
Faxon. DeVleming, Bowman, Polly:
Mr.. and Mrs. C. A. Eddy; Messrs
Zurich, Ormsby, Leedum. Latham.
Lockwood.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-05-06

Try Columbia Club cigar and
you will be pleased. Union made.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-05-06

Ask your dealer for Becker's bere,
the favorite beer throughout the west
Becker's beer. Sold by all dealers.