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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-10
Gov. Stuart to Receive Monument

HARRISBURG, Pa, November 10
Gov. Stuart will leave tonight with his
staff for Fredericksburg. Va. where he
will receive for the state. preparatory for
dedication, a monument erected to the
memory of the 123d, 126th, 129th 131st,
133d and bath regiments. George F.
Baer, president of the memorial commits
sion, will turn the monument over to the
state.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-10
Maryland Delegates to Pen Songre.

MaJYIHuQ OS1O60ICS 70 = GU WOI1KxSBS
ANNAPOLIS. Md. November 1O.-The
governor has appointed the following DEL
egates from Maryland to the American
prison congress which meets at Rich
mond, Va. November IA to 10. Joseph p.
McComas, Annapolis: John F. Stone. Law
rason Riggs. Frederick T. Dorton. Red
mond T. Stewart. Decourcey w. Thorn,
John F. Weyler, Charles A. Hook, Bal
timOre.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-10

1t pays to read the want columns OF
The star. Hundreds Of situations are
filled through them.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-10
They Toll Not.
From the st. Louis Post Dispa tch.

However, there never will be enough
prosperity and demand for labor to COM
pei the politicians to go to work BE-
tween times.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-05-23
CHAMPION MEAN MAN OF
THE DISTRICT Is NONOCH
Sent to Jail for Attempt to Beat
Board Bill-Had No Work and
Declined to Get 1t.

For trying to beat Mrs. G. T. Rich
ardson, proprietress of the Home
lodging house, out of $22 which he
owed her for room and board. Joe
Noyoch. a slavonian, aged about 80
years, was yesterday fined $40 Not
having the money he went to jail for
10 days.
From the testimony offered 1t
seems that Novoch is the champion
mean man of the district Noyoch
had been rooming at the house for
some time, but made no apparent eff
fort to secure any kind of work
whereby he might be enabled to pay
what he owed. On the other hand
he consistently refused even to help
Mrs. Richardson about ner house
hold duties and chores. 1t was this
fact which led the court to give him
a good lecture. But for the interces-
sions of Mrs. Richardson herself. who
declared that she did not wish to
be too hard on him, the man would
have probably received a SITTER SEN
tenee
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-05-23
BALL GAME WILL BE
a WARM MEMBER
Smelter and Ely Are Keyed Up for
business to the Finish
on Sunday.

Visitors at the baseball park Sun
day afternoon will have opportunity
of Witnessing one of the fastest
games of the season. as both the Ely
and Smelter teams are out for blood
The Shelter bunch, which has been
defeated on the two former occa-
sions when the aggregations came to-
gether, has been praetieing consist
emily for the last two weeks and
have practically reorganized their
team.
The locals have not been idle by
any means. Several new players have
been added to their number, while a
general practice tryout, whenever
weather permitted has been had.
Both will therefore be in the best of
trim for the event.
With the game with ElRo which
is hoped for and tha coming game
with the Eagles aggregation neAt
Saturday afternoon in prospect, the
Elys Will doubtless make a strong
trial for first place and. if they hold
the suoe iority with the willow pre-
yiorsly shown over Shelter. it Is
thei. relief they can capture 1t with
ease.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-05-23

intent to kill: Tom J. Costello, pass
ing worthless checks; George Lut-
trell conducting gambling game, To-
wit: roulette game for money
without a license; secret Indictment
for felony. to-wit: cheat, swindle ana
defrauding.
we ignored the following cases;
One charge of assault with intent 10
kill one murder charge, and two
charges of robbery.
The grand jury visited the county
hosp1tal, and county jail and found
the county hospital neat and orderly
in its appointment and in an excel
lent sanitary condition 1t Is evident
that the building is inadequate as 70
space and ventilation, being poorly
constructed and what is commonly
called a shack.
As to the jail we found it in a
very unsatisfactory condition, II be-
ing wholly inadequate for the phr-
pose for which it is being used II
is unsanitary from standpoint OF
ventilation and so arranged that in
case of fireft would he practically I'M
possible for the officers TO selease the
prisoners. We consider ii disgrace
10 White Pine county and would rec
ommend that the commissioners
should take some immediate action
for the remedy of the existing eondi-
lions.
We recommend that the officials OF
the city of Ely strictly enforce the
ordinance as to stock ls'rnihg loose
in the streets and city.
We recommend to the county and
city officials, throughout the county,
and especially the officials OF the city
of Ely that they strictly enforce the
state and municipal laws in regard
to carrying of concealed weapons.
We urge that the mayor and coun-
eli of the city of Ely pass an ordi-
nance that will prohibit women from
entering saloons or winerooms day or
night in any part of the city and see
that such laws are strictly enforced
by all officers.
Committee on County Treasurer.
To the Honorable Grand Jury,
Fourth Judicial District, White
Pine County. State of Nevada.
Gentlemen-We, your committee
appointed to examine the books of
the county treasurer, NJ. h. Cara
CHAN, beg leave TO submit the follow
ing report.
We have examined the books OF the
county treasurer and find them in
good shape.
We find approximately $4,000 of
the county money represented by two
certificates of deposit of our local
banks. Inasmueh as this amount
may lie idle for some time we be-
lieve that such an amount should
and could be safely placed in such a
that the county would re-
,eive some revenue.
We have no further recommends
ions to make. Respectfully submit
ed, Robert c. Nye. Dennis Coyle, II,
= Herrick.
Dated May %. 1908
Committee on Auditor and Re-
order.
70 the Honorable Foreman of the
Grand Jury:
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-05-23

We the committee appointed 10 lii-
vastigate the books of the county
auditor find the same kept in neat
and systematieal manner hespeo,-
fully submitted. J. + Miles, a ..
Stevens. j. A. Carlson.
May %, 1908.
Committee on the County Oierk.
To the Honorable Foreman OF the
Grand Jury:
We your committee appointed by
YOU have this 21st day of May, l9oa'
examined the books of the county
clerk s Office and find them in neat
clean and businesslike manner he
speetfully, John Weber, George r.
Metzger. Martin Petersen.
Committee on the Office of the JUS
tice of the Peace.
To the Honorable Foreman of the
Grand Jury:
We your committee appointed by
you have this 21st day of May l9oS
examined the books of the justice oil
The peaee of Ely, White Pine county
and found his books kept in bust
nesslike manner and correct so fal
as we have found out. Frank r
Nevin. chairman: L. g. White. James
Rosevear, Albert Heusser. f. A. Dor
ebert. A. A. Marshall.
To the Honorable Foreman OF the
Grand Jury:
We your committee appointed this
22nd day of May, 1908, do recon-
mend that officers in charge of draw
ing the jurors shall omit If possible
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-05-23

citizens who have served as jurors
within one year Frank +. Nevin,
chairman; John Weber, II. c. Her
rick
To the Honorable Foreman of the
Grand Jury:
We your committee appointed this
22nd day of May. 1908, do recon-
mend that the sheriff of the county
do appoint only reputable citizens of
this county as deputies. John Weber,
chairman: Frank +. Nevin. J. +.
Miles. Respectfully submitted,
II. IA. FULMER, Foreman.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-05-23
CANS AND NELSON ARE
SIGNED FOR Is ROUND!
viii Come on in San Francisco on
Fourth of July.

SAN FRANCISCO. May 22.-Joe
Cans and Battling Nelson have signed
up for a 40 round battle to take
place in this city on the afternoon
of July 4.
Selig, representing Cans, insisted
upon the referee breaking the men,
but to this Willis Britt, on behalf of
Nelson. refused. Cans demanded a
guarantee, which Promoter Coffroth
refused. Then Selig asked for 60
per cent, win, lost or draw, and
finally the division of 60 and 40 was
agreed upon as a winner and losers
end
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-05-23

the News office According 10 he
statement of Patrolman Ford, who
is the only witness to the killing,
Harrell passed him, and a minute
later called "Mitchim. The police
man turned just as hitchin pulled a
revolver from his pocket and fired.
Harrel fell to the sidewalk MORALLY
wounded, and died after being placed
on a stretcher to be taken to the hos
pital. In a statement made just be-
fore he lapsed into Inconsistencies,
he said:
4 am murdered.
The dead man was > wears Old
and leaves a mother and sister in OR-
lnhIma Oily
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-05-23
ACQUITTED Is BACON.

murder in the first degree for having
shot and killed his brother-in-law,
Goeyer Borneas, on the evening of
January "a at Smeltervile, was next
taken up Empaneling of the jury
was taken mp and completed, the fol
lowing being those chosen to try the
case: o. G. Bates, G. w. Robinson,
r. A. Riepe. J. A. Magnnson, H. O..
Hall. r. H. Frank, w. c. Bradley
C. c. Caperton. John ID. Henry, w
J. Griswod, H. w. Fletcher, Carl
Muir. Attorney Coleman for the de-
Tense then brought out the fact that
the evidence would be yoluminous,
whereupon the court placed the jury
in charge of deputies. continuing
hearing until this morning at $50.
\ stubborn fight is expected. as Pa
pandrew declares the shooting of his
brother was an accident and not in
territorial.
The action of the Nevada Northern
railway VS.. A. w. Eaton. civil ae-
ton. was brought before the court
simply for taking the evidence of A.
ID. Campton, who is to leave for his
home in California within a day or
Two. MI. 1diHptoH testimony NdS
that the land in dispute belonged to
him in 1908 at which time he gave
an Indian named Moon permission to
build hut upon it and remain there
until such time as he chose to dis
possess him. Moon moving away, dis
posed of the house he had built to
Eeaton for a cash consideration.
Eaton afterward came to him to as
certain the status of the case and was
told that he had the same standing
in the matter as the Indian. Eaton
has since refused to give up posses
sion. Mr.. Campton has in the mean
time disposed of the property to the
railroad. The suit is to clear title
After taking this testimony, the case
was Indefinitely postponed.
Answer was filed according to the
order of the court in the action of
City of Ely VS.. White Pine county,
by the attorneys for the defense. G.
A. MeElroy and c. A. Eddy Ii al
leges no facts of particular import
ance. being based on teehnicalities
more than anything else.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-05-23
Fashionable dressmaker. Corner
hurry end High streets. If
PREPARING REGISTRY LIST.

Justice Cartwright, with the aid of
several men of the district who know
practically everyone. is going over
the registry list of voters of 1906,
wedding out those not belonging on
the school register and registering
those who apply to him for the priv
ilege. This will be continued until
this evening. Registration to this
time has been light.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-05-23
COMES TO LOCATE.

j. w. Woods, of Nashville. Tenn,
was an arrival in Ely City last even
ing, coming with expectation of To-
eating. Mr. Woods has extensive
business interests in Nashville and
expects later on to establish in bust
ness here. At present he is a guest
of Mr. and Mrs. Nunnelly in Ely City.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-05-23
Ill PASO NEWSPAPER OWNER
Is HELD FOR MURDER
Monroe NJ. Harrell, n Reporter, Shot
Down by Proprietor of the
Evening News.

Ell PASo, Texas. May 22.-Mon-
roe NJ. Harrell, formerly OF Oklahoma
City, but for a number of years
connected with newspaper work in Ell
Paso, was shot and killed here to-
night by ]. F. Mitchim, proprietor of
the Ell Paso Evening News. Mitchim,
who was arrested soon after the
shooting, claims that Harrell had
threatened to take his life.
The shooting occurred in front of
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-05-23
MEETING POSTPONED.

Due to the fact that many were
detained by various engagements
from attendance at the Fourth of
July meeting last night postpone
ment of the meeting was made by
those who assembled until Monday
night, when ii is expected that there
will be a big and enthusiastic as
semblage of citizens.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-05-23
WILL BRING FAMILY.

H. P. Chryst. chief clerk In the
Office of Superintendent Duddleson of
the Northern in Ely City, left yester-
day for Ogden. where he will spend
a few days with his family. The lat
ter may accompany him back early in
next week to make their home in Ely
City. where Mr.. Chryst has taken a
residence
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-05-23
CASE Is CONTINUED.

The action of Nyce VS.. j. II. Watt
son on the charge of embezzling ST.
900 when called for preliminary
hearing yesterday afternoon before
Justice Cartwright was continued
until 2 O'Clock today. on account of
the absence of important witnesses.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-05-23
MAs NOT MGnMAN.

Frank MCGOWAN, well known
miner. was an indignant citizen last
evening, because of the fact that a
man arrested for begging on the
streets gave McGowan's name to the
officers when locked up. MCGOWAN
will appear in court today to con-
front the wrong user of his name and
TO ask the justice to give the wrong
doer an extra heavy sentence.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-05-23
A HARD STORM.

A storm which came up suddenly
out of an almost cloudless sky ragged
in Ely yesterday about noon for near
ly an hour, precipitation both in the
form of rain and hail being heavy.
A strong wind, almost gale, ac-
companying the storm caused UNI
easiness although little damage was
done: The storm was hardly noticed
except Immediately In Ely, Ely City
and McGill experiencing only light
spring shower.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-05-23
LOCAL-PERSONAL
SALT LAKE HAS BIG
SNOW-NUCH DAMAGE

SALT LAKE. May 22.-The
heaviest snowfall of recent
years in the month of May oc-
CURED yesterday forenoon.
when nearly three inches OF
snow fell. a good portion of
which still, in spots, remains on
the ground
4 great deal of damage was
done to trees and shrubbery,
growths of all kind breaking
down under the heavy burden
of snow and high wind The
storm was the edge end of an
era of disturbance centering
over North Dakota.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-05-23
GIOCKNER HERE.

Lee G1Ockner, well Known mining
engineer, arrived in the city last
evening from Cripple Creek, where
he has lately been with reference to
interests he has. Mrs. Glockner, who
is in southern California, will proba-
bly, join him here shortly.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-05-23
RETURNS HOME.

Miss La Won Duddleson, daughter
of Superintendent Duddleson of the
Northern, who has been spending
few days with her father in Ely City,
expects to leave this morning for her
home in Pocatello.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-05-23

Allen c. Bragg, veteran mining
and newspaper man, has returned to
Ely from Hamilton, where he passed
several weeks on business connected
with his mining interests.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-05-23
JOHNSON TO LAKE.

NJ M. Johnson left yesterday for
Salt Lake, from whence he had come
on the day previous to attend to
business connected with cases he has
in court. 1t is his intention to re-
turn here later in the month.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-05-23
WJ,,l, lIaVE SuOnr

The members of the Ely Gun club
will meet this afternoon at their
range north of town for practice
shoot. The members are busy pre-
pairing for the Zig event OF she first
week in June for which several beau
tiful trophies are offered as well as
the meets during the Fourth of July
celebration.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-05-23
BINFORD COMING BACK.

w. T. Binford, secretary of the Ely
stock exchange. is expected to leave
Denver either tomorrow or Monday
for this city. Mrs. Binford is out of
danger.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-05-23
WILL ENTERTAIN TODAY.

Mrs. w. n. McGill will be hostess
this afternoon at her home on Mill
street to the members of the Ladies'
Five Hundred club. An enjoyable
time will doubtless be had by all at
tending
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-05-23
GOES TO BLAINE.

Among passengers out to Blaine
yesterday were Graham +. Putnam.
who goes for short stay on legal
business, and Mrs. s. d. Baker, who
will spend a few days there on bust
ness.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-05-23
WILL RETURN SOON.

Joe and Fred Pheby. who have
been in California for several weeks.
are expected back on Monday. The
Messrs. Pheby took In not alone the
celebration marking the stay of the
beet at San Francisco, but were pres
ent as well at the target practice had
in Magdalena bay, where they went
on a mercantile enterprise that is
understood to have been successful.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-05-23
Happenings Of
Day in the
District
WILL LEAVE TO-DAY.

A. ID. Campton will leave today for
his home at Pasadena, Cal, follow
ing short visit here with his daugh-
ter, Mrs. f. NJ Root
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-05-23

rhe fay9rite beer throughout the
west tkefiS beer. Sold by all dealers
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-05-23

Try a Columbia Club cigar and
you will be pleased. Union made.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-05-23

Safety deposit boxes for rent; SIS
and $40 per annum. Bank of Ely. |
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-05-23

FOR RENT-TENf HOUSE IN
Ely City, partly furnished. For
particulars call at Ely Mercantile
Company u.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-05-23
Classified ADS

FOR SALE-TWO WHITE IRON
beds, springs and four mattresses.
Phone 1913 or call $50 Cedar st.
23-2
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-05-23
FINAL REPORT GRAND JURY.
Continued from page one)

William Bacon, assault with intent
to kill; NJ. F. Richard. assault with
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-05-23

FOR RENT FURNISHED HOUSE
keeping rooms. Apply to Mrs. J.
II. Marks. The Richmar.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-05-23

OF KEYS, PR0BA-
bly, on Aultman or hurry. Return
to News Office and receive reward.
1871
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-05-23

Smoke Columbia Club cigars and be
happy. Union made.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-10-28
Pearls Help Pay Bills.

Some of the most perfect pearls
at Lake City, Iowa, are being found
in the Raccoon river. DR.. T. w. John
son opened a clam shell in which
was a perfect white pearl, said to
be worth nearly 500. Hundreds of
people take their vacation camping
every year, and live along the Coon
seadching for pearls, and this year
they have been more than ordinarily
successful, and mot few have sent
excellent gems to Eastern jewelers.
to market.
The clans are gathered by wading
and with nets, and carried to the
shore, where they are opened with
care, lest the pearl escape the sharp
eye of the hunter. The pearl bust
ness is helping out families that
would otherwise be in straitened cir
cumstances.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-10-28
Bother of Dressing Up.

Thackerays crossing-sweeper who
kept his carriage was not entirely a
creation of his imagination. / knew
a man who took his stand daily out
side a public house, fetched cabs and
cid cod jobs. His relatives were
very we'll off indeed, and they per-
suaded him to go and live with
them.
After leading a life of luxury for
a couple of months he reappeared one
day outside the public house. /,
knowing his circumstances, asked
him why he had left comfort for the
cold pavement. ct had to-" he said.
81 stood it as long as l could, but,
when they wanted me to dress for
dinner every time they had company
I chucked it."-From the Referee.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-10-28
Colony Without Crime.

st. Helena, our little Napoleonic
colony in mid-Atlantic, is a model
community. It's governor, Col. Gall
wey, is also it's judge, but in the
latter capacity he has little or moth
ing to do. He holds court at stated
times, but the only business is the
presentation of white gloves.
Nevertheless st. Helena has an Gin
spector of police" and as the with
drawal of the garrison, hitherto the
chief consumer of local products, has
adversely affected the finances the
st. Helena Guardian urges the aboli
ton of this unnecessary official who
has practically nothing to do" His
salary should go to a much wanted
assistant surgeon" There is only
one surgeon in st. Helena, and if he
became incapacitated the little COM
munity on the lonely Napoleonic rock
would be in parlous state.-West-
minister Gazette.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-10-28
Names Will Be Just Alike.

AS the romantic result of a photo
graph being delivered to the wrong
address, through a postman's mis-
take of one letter in two names pro-
nounced alike, Vernon Henning
Petre, a Cannelton Indiana, man.,
who has been for several years in
the Philippines, was married to Miss
Annie Mae Petrie, of Christian couR
ty, Kentucky, in Fairview Baptist
chapel, near the brides home.
Mr.. Petre and Miss Petrie met
last spring, on his return to America
on furlough from his duties as depu-
ty collector of customs at Manila, but
they have been corresponding more
than a year, ever since a picture OF
himself, addressed to his sister, Miss
Saidee Petre, at Hopkinsville, KY,
accidentally fell into the hands OF
Miss Mae Petrie, who was there at
the same time. The two young wom-
en- were unacQuainted, but became
warm friends and will be devoted sis
ters-in-law henceforth.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-10-28
DOG SAVES HIS LIFE
Begs, Plays = lad and SomersauIts
When Policeman Points Pistol.

Begs, Plays r ;ad and somersauIts
When Policeman Points Pistol.
ST would have kill I'd a dog only
he was a trick dog, and that saved
his life for him. said Policeman
Henry Barr. The policeman was rid
ing his wheel on West Eighth avenue
when Eskimo dog grabbed him by
the leg, tearing his trousers and in
fiicting a severe wound.
Barr got a rope and lassoed the
deg. He then dragged his victim into
an alley and attached the rope to
telegraph pole, intending to finish the
animal with a bullet He pulled his
revolver and pointed it at the head
of the dog. At that the animal rolled
over on its back and "played dead"
"You must be trick dog" said
Barr. "Sit UP and beg"
The creature sat upon its raunches
and howled mournfully. Then he
stood on his head, turned back
somersault. tipped a chip of wood of
his nose and deftly caught it in his
mouth.
''You are too good dog to bump
off," said Barr, "and if you promise
not to grab my legs again, you can
come along with me"
The dog was overjoyed and began
to lick his new masters hand.-Den-
yer correspondence of the New York
World.