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The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-07-08
WORSE Than
WAS BEFORE
Councils Last Ordinance
Seems Least PrOmis~
ing of Going Through

The Ely council last night accept
ed the veto of Mayor Clark on the
railroad franchise ordinance. this ac-
tion being In conformity with agree
ment entered into at previous
meeting. Instead of leaving matters
in comparative state of adjustment
on a satisfactory basis with the rail-
road, as this meeting was expected
the worst shape yet.
The council heard report of Mayor
Clark on the ordinance and his an
nouncement that If the council wish
ed to change its mind he would sign
the ordinance as it stood. Mr.. Car
don explained that he thought the
new ordinance should go through. 1t
was read and showed as the only
change a provision that all suburban
trains stop at Clark and Murry
streets. which he said Mr.. Eccles had
agreed to in discussion with Mr.
Stevens
Mr.. Chandler at this point secured
the floor and stated to the council
that Mr.. Stevens must have misun
derstood Mr., Eccles. On hearing re-
| port of the understanding held by
Stevens. Chandler had at once wired
to Mr.. Eeeles and had received reply
that the only franchise which could
be accepted would be one leaving the
location of the depot optional with
the railroad. this because of chang
ing center of population and needs
in this respect that could not be an
ticipated. 1t might be that the rail-
| rnQn would art ta lrtt1d m IN
ilton, to Tonopah or to the coast and
in such event it would be awkward
were it tied to two stops, or at a des-
| ignated stop. in Ely. After dis
cussion the council decided to pass
the ordinance calling for two stops
in Ely. This fixes the present loca
tion of the Northern depot as that
which shall be generally observed by
all trains. while 1t fixes Clark and
Murry streets as stop for suburban
trains but does not call for depot
maintenance. It was the expression
Of courcilmen after passage of this
ordinance on it's first reading that 1t
was the best the city could do and
that If the railroad people did not
care to accept it the matter would
have to be passed by.
The regular order of business of
the meeting resulted in sending the
reports of the city marshal and city
judge to the city clerk for the cor
rection of clerical errors. The mar.
shal announced receipt OF a telegram
bringing news of the critical illness
of his mother at oearchlight and was
granted leave of absence for 10 days
James Crary was named as a spe-
cial deputy during his absence by the
marshal and Deputy Moorman as
signed the duties of the marshal
The report of the city clerk showed
the sum of s5,2S5.0S on hand in the
city treasury. considered very ex-
cellent showing
Reading of the sewer and sidewalk
district ordinances was commenced
but in view of their length and the
lateness of the hour, the council de-
cided to adjourn until tonight at
o'clock, when these matters will be
made special order of bsuiness
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-07-08

father and sister and himseit, signed
the bonds. 1t developed d. ing the
examination of his sureties before Su-
perior Judge Frank ]. Muratyy. that
Ruef owned real estate in mis- city
which he recently transfer ~ his
father and sister. upon VIII. real
estate expert on the witn. stand
placed a valuation Of s. 1856.
Ruef's annual income from ' prop
erty was $76,900. His fl and
sister vert his bonds to r. 1cunt
of $690,00O, while other 'eties
qualified for $4,000.
Ruef's next trial has be- It for
January 15, ON one of tn 'ndictr
| ments charging him with : oery in
connection with the grant < of q
trolley franchise to the u ID Rail
| roads. Although he has been In Gus
tody for 16 months, he has been tried
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-07-08
RUEF GIVES BIG BOND.
Former Political BOSS Of San Fran
cisco Furnishes Bail In Sum
of 81, ,600, 900.

SAN FRANCISCO. July 7.-Abra-
ham Ruef was released from the
county Jail tonight on bonds aggre-
eating $t.560.000 the largest amount
ever given In a criminal case In this
state. This sum is the aggregate bail
upon 78 indictments returned by the
oliver grand jury, charging kuei
with bribing the former hoard of su-
pervisors In connection with the
granting of franchises to public ser
vice corporations, and upon which he
was taken In custody on March 8
1907.
Twenty sureties, including Ruef':
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-07-08
TELEGRAPH BRIEFS.

George G. Metzger. one of the
wealthiest men of Toledo, o.. and
president of the Broadway bank,
which closed its doors few weeks
ago. has been indicted for embezzIe-
ment
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-07-08
HITCHCOCK IS. TO MANAGE
THE REPUBLICAN CAMPAIGN

SPRINGS, ARK. JULY FRANK HITCHCOCK. MANAGER
OF THE TAFT CAMPAIGN MINARY THE CHICAGO CON-
vENTIoN AFTERNOON CHOSEN TO TAKE THE MANAGE
MENT OF TGIE REPUBLICAN CAMPAIGN. sEIECTIoN
MADE AT A MEETING NATIONAL DELEGATES
WHOM THIS CHOICE IMMEDIATELY AFTER
JouRNMENT CHICAGO CONVENTION IT WAS FULLY HAIR
NIoNious 1T Is SELECTION GRATIFYING
TO THE HEADS TICKET, SHERMAN.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-07-08

Ohio and Illinois oil producers have
been asked by the Ohio Oil Co. to
curtail production, owing to the poor
market and lack Of tankage.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-07-08

The Illinois supreme court has de-
cided that the widow of Colonel John
Warner, the Clinton millionaire, is
entitled to his property, denying the
contentious Of Pension Commissioner
Vespasian Warner. his son
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-07-08

Claiming to be the common law
wife. Domingo Sehiappa Pietra has
filed a suit against the heirs of the
late Leopold Pietra. an immigrant.
of Los Angeles, claiming half of an
estate valued at $2.5O0,OOO.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-07-08

but once. the jury disagreeinv after
being out ~ hours
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1908-01-15
Iowa Wins by Single Field Basket.

The basket ball game at Luther
College Monday afternoon was nip
and tuck between the state university
team and Luther. 1t was rough and
tumble game, with the roughness
plainly on the part OF 5. U. |. At
the end of the first half the game
stood 10 to 10, and at the close Iowa
won by the narrow margin of "a to 80.
a single field basket deciding it. In
the first part of the second half Buck
ner of Iowa struck Guttebo, his OPP
ponent, fair blow in the eye, and
was promptly put out OF the game,
as he deserved. From then on there
was a constant wrangling over nearly
every decision. Luther need have no
fears of contesting for the state cham.
pionship with such team as Iowa
sent here.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1908-01-15
An Advance in Telephone Rates.

After the fullest consideration the
Standard Telephone Co., has deemed
il necessary 70 raise it's phone rates
and the new prices went into effect
the first of the year Business phones
are raised from $l4 to- Sl8 and resi-
dence phones from 80 to $l2. The
company has been called upon TO use
every cent of it's earnings in repairs
and construction, and no dividends
have accrued to the stockholders for
the past five years, and this in face
of the fact that the company affairs
have been given the most careful and
systematic management they have
ever had.
The system is being constantly i'm
proved in order TO render excellent
service, and the present income
proves insufficient in meeting expen-
ses. In this connection it may be
stated that it has been decided to re-
build the Waukon exchange and inn
prove it in every way. 1t is hoped
to commence the work this year, and
if not able to handle it this fall the
company will certainly undertake it
the following year. Democrat.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1908-01-15
TO OPEN MONTANA LINE.
Will Begin Train Service on Pacific Coast
Extension TO Central Portion Of State
Jan. IL and Will Run to Butte
in May or June.

Important steps in the progress OF
the coast extension of the Chicago,
Milwaukee q ST. Paul railway were
announced yesterday by +. A. Miller.
general passenger agent.
Train service will be established
Jan. 18th to Marmarth, n. d., thirty
miles west of Bowman, n D., the
present end of the line. On the same
date local service will be put on be-
tween Harlowton and Musselsheli,
Mont. These two towns are in the
central part of Montana and are
ninety-two miles apart.
Work has advanced so rapidly that
trains Will probably be running be-
tween st. Paul and Butte some time
in May or June. BY the middle of
February it is expected that most of
the construction work will be finished.
Already the grading has been practi-
cally completed and rails are being
laid at the rate of four miles day
Marmarth, to which trains will be
run next week, is about 200 miles
west of the Missouri river. While
construction crews are advancing
westward from this place others are
working eastward along the Mussel-
shell valley. 1t is thought that the
two lines will be connected and the
bridge built across the Yellowstone
at Miles City by the middle of next
month.
According to present plans the Mil
waukee a. ST. Paul's coast extension
will be completed to Seattle early in
1909. Chicago Inter Ocean, Jan. 3,
1908
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1908-01-15
Nordness Telephone Company.

The annual meeting OF the Nordness
Telephone Co. was held at (Nordness
yesterday afternoon. The treasurer S
report showed balapce on hand OF
$279. 90, and the company in splendid
condition. The officers elected were
President-O. O.. Lomen
Manager. Brown
Auditor-O. j. Thorgrimson
Electician-T. III. Orvella
Directors j. Thorgrimson, T..
Thompson. G.. E. Nelson, n. S.
Gjevre. G. Remmen, A. Peck, O.. P.
Hamre, J. E. Haugen. Geo. Johnson,
L. Wangsness, o. M. Kiel, A. Lands
rud
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1908-01-15
Firemen's Masquerade.

The annual masquerade of Hose Co.
No. will be given at Steyer's opera
house on Thursday. Jan. 23d. -Four
five dollar gold pieces will be given
as prizes, for the best dressed gentle
man and lady, and most comically
dressed gentleman and lady. Hell
wigs peerless orchestra will furnish
fine music as always. The boys are
preparing for a big crowd and OF
course there will be.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1908-01-15
Bad Stomach Trouble Cured.

Having been sick for the past two
years with bad stomach trouble. a
friend gave me a dose of Chamber
lain's Stomach and Liver Tablets
They did me so much good that l
bought a bottle of them and have used
twelve bottles in all. Today l am
we'll of bad stomach trouble. Mrs.
John Lowe. Cooper, Maine. These
Tablets are for sale by Engbretson' $
Pharmacy. I'm
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1908-01-15
To the G, A. R. and W. r. c.

The members of Col. Hughes Post
and W. r. G. are especially requested
to be at The post rooms on Friday eve
ming of this week. Col. j. Fl. David
son, prominent veteran, will be pre-
sent and deliver ali address, and it is
hoped that he will be given large
hearing
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1908-01-15
BY HARRY ]. GREEN.
Basket Ball Friday.

A basket ball game is billed for
Friday evening between the Upper
Iowa University and Luther College
teams, at the college auditorium. 1t
will doubtless be fast game, as both
institutions have good teams.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1908-01-15
Four School Teachers Wanted.

Supt. Hook wishes us to announce
that there are still four schools in
the county without teachers, and he
desires to engage teachers for them
at once. Teachers not engaged will
please communicate with him prompt
"
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1908-01-15
A Handsome Calendar.

The handsomest calendar we have
seen this year comes from the r. j.
Becker Realty Companies at Caimar.
1t is one of the finest Murphy produc-
tions, a work of art, and is an orna-
ment to any office or residence.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1908-01-15
Waukon Wins at Basket Ball.

The high school basket ball team
went to Waukon on Friday evening,
and played game with the team of
that place, being defeated by the close
score of % to 81. 1t was close game
and neither side had the advantage
until the end.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1908-01-15
Contract for Sisters Convent.

Father Have informs US that the
contract for the building of the new
convent building for the Sisters will
be let on Feb. 4th. Plans and specifi-
cations may be seen at the residence
of Father Have this week.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1908-01-15

he spent several years in st. Paul. re-
turning to DEBORAH last spring. He
was confined to his bed since last July.
Besides his parents, one sister and
four brothers survive to mourn his
loss.
He was an upright, industrious
citizen, who was esteemed by all who
knew him, and his death in the prime
of life is the occasion for general
sorrow.
MARA.
Patrick Mara. one of the old and
we'll known settlers of Bluffton town
ship, died at his home in Cresco on
Friday morning, as the result of
paralytic strokes. He was eighty-two
years of age. and spent the most of
his life in Button township, moving
to Cresco few years ago. He leaves
wife and two sons, John and
Michael. The funeral services were
held On Sunday morning from the
Bluffton church, attended by very
large number of old friends and
neighbors.
WICKS.
Mrs. Ben Wicks of Hesper township
died on Monday at the hospital i'll La
Crosse, from tubercular peritonitis,
where she went to submit to an oper-
alton. She was thirty-two years of
age, and her maiden name was Caro-
line Gilbertson, being sister OF Mrs.
f. J.. Powers of DEBORAH. The funeral
services are being held from the home
at eleven O'Clock this Wednesday
morning.
EAGER.
Elmer Ellsworth eager was born at
the old homestead in Orleans town
ship, on May 10, 1862 Here he grew
to manhood and Jan. /, 1889 at Elma,
he was united in marriage to Miss
Jennie Dickinson. They settled in
Orleans township which has since
been their home. Five children were
born to them, all of whom are living.
Besides these he leaves his bereaved
wife, his father. three brothers and
one sister. He departed this life
Wednesday morning. January l. 1908,
the 18th anniversary of his wedding.
Funeral services conducted by Rev
Gammons and the / .. o. +. of
which deceased was member, was
held in the Morgan M. E. Church
| Friday morning and was largely at
tended The members of the /. o. o.
+. of Cresco Lodge attended in body.
Interment was i'll Oak Lawn.
OLSON.
Otto Olson passed away last We'd
nesday. Jan. Sth, at the age of "a
years and two months. He was
buried Saturday the 1lth from the
United Lutheran church, where Rev.
Otto Schmidt spoke words of comfort
| to the hearts that were sore with
grief. Otto was we'll known here as
he had been nightwatch, city marshal
and deputy sheriff. He leaves to
mourn his loss a wife, mother. father,
three brothers, and two sisters.
Peaceful be thy silent slumber,
Peaceful in thy grave so low;
Thou no more will join our number,
Thou no more our sorrows know.
Yet again we hope to meet thee,
When the day of life is fled,
And in Heaven with joy to greet thee,
" here no farewell tears are shed"
xxx
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1908-01-15
Card Of Thanks.

We the undersigned wish to express
our sincere thanks to friends for their
kindness and sympathy in our recent
bereavement.
Mother, Mrs Otto Olson, Christ.
Aim, T. III. Olson, Mrs. Ira Rima,
Mrs. Geo. Bueneke, Louis Olson.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1908-06-18
JUDGE NJ. L. sMYsER DROPS DEAD
Stroke Of ApopIexy Ends Career Of
Noted Lawyer.

Wooster, O.--Judge Martin Luther
Smyser, aged 81, twice elected to con.
gress from the Seventeenth Ohio dis.
tict, is dead at his home on West Lib
erty street. He passed away very sud.
denly of apoplexy. All day Judge
Smyser was at his law Office and talk
ed with a number of clients.
He reached home at about o'clock
and after eating supper procured n
spade from Henry Haller, a neighbor,
and went to work in his garden. He
worked for perhaps 10 minutes, but
The sultry air proved too much for MIN
and he started for the house.
A thunderstorm was approaching
and Smyser started for the barn to
close the doors there. He proceeded
.nly a few feet. when he dropped dead.
Ills fame as a lawyer became promi-
nent during the Taggart divorce case
trial
During the two years that he served
in congress Judge Smyser did much
good for the Seventeenth district.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1908-06-18
SITUATION IS GRAVE
IN Tobacco District Is the Report Of
Adlt. Gen. Crltohfeld.

Columbus, O.-That the situation In
the hurley tobacco district in Southern
Ohio Is grave is the report made by
Adjt. Gen. Critchfleld, who returned
after making personal investigation
of conditions there.
No serious outbreak is anticipated
for at least 4S hours, however.
Ohio tobacco growers, and especially
the residents Of the town OF Aberdeen
which is In the center of an independ
ent tobacco growing community, are
greatly in fear of raids.
Gen. Critchfield who conferred with
Gov. Harris and Assistant Attorney
General Miller, declared the tobacco
growers In Brown county were living
in state of terror and that many oi
them we're worn out by nightly vigils
guarding their tobacco beds.
How to meet the situation was, he
said, perplexing question.
lie refused to disclose what action,
if any, he had recommended to the
governor, or to say whether martial
law would be declared in the district
or troops sent there.
Legal questions involved are now un-
der consideration and no policy will be
decided upon until the states powers
are clearly understood.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1908-06-18
HEEL PRINTS ON DEAD BODY.
official Tells Probers That Adams
Death Was Due to Assault.

Massillon, O.-Testifying before the
State Board of Charities here, Acting
Coroner Boutwell, declared that, in his
opinion, the death of John O. Adams,
who died in the Massillon State Hos
pital for the Insane last MONTH when
q patient, was due to an assault.
81 saw a black and blue mark on the
bridge of the dead mans nose and
black and blue marks on both sides of
the body" said Boutwell, This occa-
stoned the autopsy. Drs. Goudy,
Sheler and Marshall we're called in.
Bruises at the left of the sternum
showed plainly the marks Of heel OF
q boot or shoe On the other side the
shape of the bruise was that OF the
sole OF shoe Farther back there
was a congested place and on the left
side there were four broken ribs
The patient evidently had received
four different blows On the left side
the congestion was very deep, which
showed that the blows had been terri
fc. The heel and sole marks were In
line with each other"
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1908-06-18
Gets In Deener.

Columbus, O.-Gov. Harris honored
a requieition from Michigan for the
return to Detroit, from Cleveland of
G.. Edward Vogt, wanted on a perjury
charge. Vogt filed suit for divorce
from his wife and declared in an attida.
Wit that he had been a resident of
Wayne county, Michigan, for two
years. The complaint against him is
that he was not.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1908-06-18
OIL CASE VERDICT REVERSED.
Ohio Court Rules in Favor Of the
Standard Co.

Findlay, O.-The circuit court re-
verscd The finding Of a jury in the pro.
bate cr",t. which found the Standard
OIL so. "ilty r. Grating in restraint
o. raCg. srd wv a. which finding Pro
b,.e Jrdge Banker assessed a fine of
5000.
The common pleas court was also
reversed in its opinion that the pro.
bate court had no jurisdiction i'm such
cases. The reversal was made be
cause of the introduction Of certain
evidence.
In the case of the Manhattan Oil Co.
In which Prosecutor David seeks to
oust the company from doing business
in Ohio for alleged illegal practices,
the court sustained the services Of
summons and overruled the demurrer
to the petition.
In the first case, according TO state
ment by Prosecutor David. IL is doubt
ful II II will ever be retired.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1908-06-18
Village Was Threatened.

Marion, O.-The general stores Of
Hornbeck G. Hick and Harris Bonham
g Co., the restaurant Of II. Thornton,
a blacksmith shop and the telephone
exchange were destroyed by FIRE at BY.
halia. The entire village was threat
ened with destruction. Tho loss is
$50, 900.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1908-06-18

Lima. O.-The new state hospital ful
the crimin Il insane of Ohio, to be built
here. is TO be an up-to-date institution
With the remaining by Gov. Harris ol
the old board OF trustees, It is expected
ground will be broken within a few
weeks. II will be a hospital on Tho
cottage plan rather than a prison, ane
there will be accommodations for 1,6OC
inmates
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1908-06-18
Endowment Fund Raised.

Hamilton, O.-The SD annual com.
mencement Of the Western College for
Women at oxford o., was made nota-
tle by President Crowel's announce.
ment that the $250,OOO endowment
fund had been practically raised.
Among the recent requests are Mrs.
Walter Smith, Dayton, o., 100000; An.
drew Carnegie, $4,000, and Irving
Drew, of Portsmouth o.. $4,000.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1908-06-18
Fear Foul PLAY.

Fremont, O.-Myrtle Mcmillan, An
attractive 1S-year-old telephone opera.
tor, has disappeared. The family aud
friends fear foul play or kidnapping.
One night two weeks ago she was at
tackled and choked by a strange man.
Later, she was called by phone and a
mans voice said: You escaped, but
! will get you next time"
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1908-06-18
svoamors Get, Next conven,lon

Upper sandusky, O,-The annua
convention of the Daughters OF Re
hekah Of the sixth district was held
Mrs. Ada Truax, of Sycamore, wai
elected president. The next conven
tion will be held at Sycamore.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1908-06-18
Lewis oosa Frse.

Columbus, o.--oov. Harris approved
Of the recommendation of the state
board OF pardons in the case of Evan
Lewis, serving eight years In the peni-
tentiary on the charge of manslaugh,
ter. The board recommended com.
mutation TO six and one-half years.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1908-06-18

Lorain, Announcement is made
that the American Shipbuilding Co.
will move its boiler and machine shops
and foundry from Cleveland and merge
same with the present mammoth plant
in this city. When this is accomplish.
cd Lorain will have the most complete
and largest shipbuilding plant on fresh
water.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1908-06-18
Iauleh On Enrnltnre.

Ironton, O.-Hubbard Bros, charcoa
manufacturers, have levied upon th'
Office furniture OF the Davis Charcoa
CO. for S2SS ALLEGED to be due tho"
foi material furnished. The company''
liabilities are estimated at $4,000
with but small assets.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1908-06-18
car Wreoked Bv ExpIoeIon.

Cleveland, O.-Four passengers ant
the motorman and conductor were in
jured shortly sfter midnight when /;
Cedar-avenue street car, bound east fol
Euclid Heights, was wrecked on MuT
ray Hill by what rs supposed to havs
been q charge Of dynamite.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1908-06-18
Broker Assluna.

Cincinnati.-Broker John w. Ball
mann filed deed of assignment In the
insolvency court to Attorney William
Rendigs. The assets are estimated al
$4,000 and the liabilities at $4,000.
The cause given is inability to make
collections and pressure OF creditors" :"