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The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-01-28
OLD GROUND
SOUTH OF THE VULCAN
Shell and Place Consider That They
Have Found Excellent Sur
face Showings.

G. H. Place and A. A. Shell came
in yesterday from the vicinity of the
Campbell ranch, where they have
he en- engaged for several weeks pros
recting mining claims to the number
of 20 which were located about the
first of the year by Mr.. Shell. ]. IL
Piaee and Salt Lake associates of the
latter.
The property IS about four miles
south of the Vulcan and was taken
up principally for gold values. Pros
pecting that has been done to date
has been very encouraging in re-
suits. A number of lodges and crop
/ ings that have been opened ut the
surface have given satisfactory evil
dences of values carried and II Is the
belief of the prospeetors that with
depth they viii open valuable prop
erty. Mr. shell and Mr.. Place re-
turn 10 the ground tomorrow
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-01-28
Leap Year Hop
Was Much of
A Success

\ large number of people We're al
the leap year dance given Monday
evening bw he women of Ely and Ely
City in The Gunn-Thompson building.
'The occasion was declared 10 have af-
forded the most delightful evening
of the new year.
With the exception of two gen.
tlemen's choice dances, the bali was
one at which the young ladies of the
gathering usurped the place usually
taken by the opposite sex. The en-
Itertainment of the crowd was greatly
heightened by The manner in which
Young men coyly and bashfully hung
Back against the walls waiting for
some one of the opposite sex. with a
lind heart. To come and release him
from the position of wallilower.
When the affair was about hall
over a dainty light luncheon was
served The musir was good and
Everything connected With the event
did credit TO every young woman as
ISOLATED in its promotion II is gen
orally hoped that more OF these par
ties will be given during the year, as
they prove great relief after the
round of affairs at which the men
alone act as hosts.
Free buses were run between Ely
City and Ely during The evening and
following the dance. accommodating
all who desired TO make the trip
through the kindness of Manager Nc
connell of the Ely Townsite company
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-01-28
DIFFERENCES PATCHED Up
Is THE ASSERTION
Southern Pacific Engineers Work in
Harmony With the Western
Pacific staff.

SAN FRANCISCO. Jan 27.-Vir-
tnal agreement between the South
ein Pacific and the Western Pacific
companies, finally consummated in
New York and in San Francisco, this
week, was obtained yesterday in New
York
At +. II. Hartman Office 1t was
stated that the engineers of the
southern Pacific and of the Western
Pacific have been working in har-
mcny for some time. ever since word
to this effect was passed down to
them from the "higher-ups' of both
roads.
The official representative of
George Could declared that for some
time past there had been no friction,
or nothing tnat could be called a
war between the two rival rail-
roads.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-01-28
GREEK is HELD
IN DAVIS
CASE
Constable has one Chance
In Thousand boy Wit
ness is Discharged

After hearing occupying the great
er part of the day, Justice Cartwright
y, sterday bound over Vaselapoulas,
charged with having committed as
sault with intent to commit murder.
on the peraon of Constable Sam Da-
Wis at the snclter on January 20.
His bail was fixed at $4,000. Not be-
ing furnished, he was remanded to
Jail.
One feature of the hearing which
Icaused much comment was the fact
that not a single witness for the de-
Tense was examined. Attorney Cole
Ilaan for the defense contented him
self with a rather lengthy argument
lon the merits of the matter follow
ling the address of District Attorney
Eddy, who wished the court to fix
bail at $4,000, or to hold the man
without any bali bond being allowed
him. Attorney Reeves, assistant
prosecutor, moved for $4,000.
So far as direct evidence went, but
little was given which could serve
10 show motive on the part of the
defendant One witness testified that
Naselaponlas had told him that ''he
went crazy all at once and shot, Ed
Miller testified that defendant fred
the first shot and that Davis replied
With two in rapid succession. both
|of which failed TO take effect
As Davis condition was told by
DR.. Adams. who was called as an ex-
pert. there is little hope for his re-
covery. from the nature of his
wound. According To medical sta
tistics only about one in one thou
send recover from such injury as he
has
The court room throughout was
crowded Justice Cartwright having
to hold session in the district court
re ON in order to accommodate the
number of spectators who gathered
TO hear the evidence. A large propor-
tion of the gathering We're Greeks.
As Justice Cartwright rendered his
decision in the matter, Attorney
Reeves, who is the complaining wit
less. stated that in his opinion there
was no evidence to connect Spaer
Raemes. the boy of s who was ar
rested on the night of the shooting
with either the crime as principal or
accessory. He therefore moved his
release from custody. District At
torney Eddy coneurring in the motion
the court ordered him let out.
Throughout the hearing vasela-
pc ulas seemed to take intense in
tefest in what was being done about
HIM He seemed to be utterly cal
loused, however, several times ex-
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-01-28
PAYMENTS IN FEBRUARY
WILL EXCEED 95,o0o. 900

, NEW YORK, Jan. 21.-Dis- |
, bursements of interest. and divi- I
, dend payments to stockholders
, of the large Industrial, public
} utilities, railroad and mining I
, concerns of the country will
, amount To sos, ,396.64S In Feb I
, ruary. This Is by far the heav-
} lest total ever disbursed for I
, February and compares with
} payments of $S2,927, ,4S5 in
} February of last year. $64,-
, III 800 in 1906, and $50, ILL
, $50 in 1905. The increase is
, due almost entirely TO dividend
, payments by the smaller con-
) Germs that did not disbnrse pre-
} yiously.
} The improved condition of the
, financial situation evidently has
, caused less passing and cutting
} Of dividends and those that were
, cut in the two months Of last
} year We're payable either in
, January or December, so that
} the payments for the next month
} are affected only slightly.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-01-28
SAN FRANCISCO CHARGES
ARE BEING INVESTIGATED
Postofilec Department Puts Number
Of inspectors at Work.

SAN FRANCISCO. Jan. 27.-Aet.
ing under instructions from the post
Office department at Washington In
spoctors under Chief Inspector
Johnston have commenced an inNes-
tigation into the San Francisco post
cihce. An unusually large number oi
inspectors are here from other di-
visions.
When charges We're filed by Repre-
sentative Julius Kahn before the
president, In support of his opposi-
tion To the denomination of Postmas-
ter Fisk the president promised
that the charges would be thorough
ly investigated. In the meantime
the name of Postmaster Fisk was seni
10 the senate for confirmation. II
was understood that the name would
not be acted upon until the charges
We're threshed out
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-01-28
WILL TRY TO
SAVE THE
SHAFT
Men Put at Work YeSter-
day in the AIpha--A
Month, Says Walters.

Work of sinking at the Alpha shaft
of the Giroux company was recon-
menced yesterday morning with a
small force. after week of rest in
celebration OF the successful delivery
of Bailey Brown and Mcdonald.
v no were confined on the ,000 foot
level for 46 days From this time on
attempt to recover the shaft will be
pushed forward. according 10 state
ment of Superintendent l.. ". Wal
ters yesterday.
1T will take us fully a month to
get the shaft in proper order TO en-
able resumption of work in our ore
bodies, said Mr.. Walters. but at the
end OF that time we will have every
thing In shape and our mill Will be
ready 10 run also.
I'VE will be unal.le TO run the mill
until we get to the bottom of the
shaft, or rather to the water line as
We depend on this water for operat-
ing purposes 20 be obtained from the
shaft think | am safe In predict
ing month as the time limit for re-
covering the shaft and completion of
preparations for starting the mill. |
do not anticipate any great amount
OF trouble IN completing the rehahil-
itation OF the shaft as the worst part
vas passed before the men were re-
leased and everything now narrows
down 10 speed In getting out the de-
hrls nlling the shaft above the ore
levels.
From this time on we shall need
more men and shall put them ON as
occasion requires | cannot say how
large the increase in force will be
lust at present Men will be hired as
progress of work requires their ser
vices
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-01-28
DOLLY WARDEN in $45. ORE
HAS AN EXCELLENT LOOK

Ore averaging SIS is baiag taken properties
OF the Dolly Warden
George " Nix who returned E
the mine The chief values of the rock silver
Several DAYS Mr. Nix called the Dolly ay
dispatch informing him that good grade Of
tered by the easers arriving
fulfilled The being sacked shipment sates
comes from shallow shaft first started for
forming assessment
The Stngiey interests, adjoining
that Of the Dolly Warden
although he the
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-01-28
PENSION ROLL MAKES GAIN
STANDS NOW AT Si50,o0O,0oo
House Committee Agrees "a Recom-
mend 81 GOO. 900 Increase in
Appropriation.

WASHINGTON. Ian ~ Repre-
sentative Keefer today announced
lthat the pensions committee has
Iagreed to recommend roll Of $780,
1000. 600 for the fiscal year ending
June so, 1909 This Will be about
$1,000. 900 IN excess Of THE pension
roll Of the present fiscal year.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-01-28

BY his will Peter Cumming. many
years president of New York saw
ings bank. left 100000 to endow
hospital bed for employees or deposit
tors of the bank and but $50, 900 to
relatives. who threaten to contest.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-01-28
WHITE COUNTY
GREEK BLACK HAND SOCIETY THEORY NOW THOUGHT EXPLODED

yesterday the
Mi failed bring
prevailed
now looks this theory exploded
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-01-28

of the Goux
before
Alpha
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-01-28

Railroad officials at Peoria, III. 10y
the arrest Of eight switchmen, think
tiiey have broken up a gang of car
robbers.
Chicago packers are receiving al
most amy price they ask for gall
stones they sell Japanese. who ship
them home, but refuse to tell to what
use they are nat.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1908-10-29

Notice II hereby given. that letters.
Testnmentery upon the Estate o
Il. q, Ward deceased, have been
granted 60 the undersigned, by the
Bates County Probate Court, IN
Rates County, Missouri bearingdate
the 18th day OF September 1908.
8An persons having claims against
said Estate ARE required TO exhibit
them TO me for allowance within
one year from the date OF said letters
or they may be secluded from any
heneht Of such estate. ana Il snid
claims be not exhibited withlu two
years from the ateofthepublication
Of this notice. they viii be forever
barred.
CYNTHIA A. WARD.
EXECUrmX.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1908-10-29
MyerIsy to Move.

The Myerley Jewelry Company
will move from their present 10
cation into the building occupied
by the Cheap Store about Noy
1st. The Cheap Store will con
tinue in the building, the Jewelry
Company occupying halt This
move viii give Mr.. Myerley
much more room and he will add
to his already large stock.
Call on them for fue iewelry.
watches and clocks, repair work,
etc. till
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1908-10-29
Corn Coolest.

The Farmers and Manniaetur.
ers Bank offers a = w. Of $1,000
in cash for the be, Ton ears %
corn raised IN Bats Of Vernon
counties left az tbs bank. Con
test closes October 3ist. 1903
There is a great deal Of hne corn
n this country and this contest
viii be Of interest.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1908-10-29
Hon. c. Grow.

Hon. f. G. Grow, ex-AttOrney
General and probably the only
Democrat who made an import
tant office out Of that position,
viii speak in the Opera House to-
night. Mr.. Crow should have a
good audience regardless Of par
ty afiliation.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1908-10-29

Bryan's success is nov assur
ed as a lecturer ia Hobson' 5
class. lie was kissed by two
ladies the other day.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1908-10-29

State Treasurer Gmelich has
beaten an Democratic treasurers
500, 600 in getting interest out
of state funds Wilbur f. Mar.
ing, the present nominee is the
chief clerk in the treasurer's
Office and knows the trick il is
done with. That is a good rea.
son why you should vote for
Maring.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1908-10-29
Job Printing.

The TRIBUNE has a good line ei
type. good presses and first class
printers. We viii print your
letterheads, envelopes, bills
statements pamphlets and book
lets, and in fact all kinds Of com
mercial printing quick and cheap
Let as figure with you.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1908-10-29
fire at foster.

The Cottage Hotel of Foster,
was destroyed by fire Tuesday
morning about 200 o'clock. The
building had not been occupied
for some time.
Foster seems to be the most
unfortunate town in the country
for fires, there having been .sey-
eral disastrous ones there during
the last two years.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1908-10-29
NOtIcs Of final Settlement.

Notice Is hereby given 10 an crcdi-
tors and Others interested la the
estate % a. r. Winchell deceased,
that /. Phebe +. Wlnchvli, ~cxecutriX
OF said estate, intend TO make nnal
settlement thereon, at the next term
OF the Bates County Probate court.
IN Bates county. state oi Missouri,
20 be held az Butler, Missouri, on
the eth day OF November, l9os.
PunnE e. WNcHELL
Executrix.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1908-10-29

The cold gray dawn Of the
morning after election when the
newspapers print rooster cuts on
the first page; when the early
~celebrater has that dark brown
taste in bis mouth; when tickets
up Salt River are in deaand;
when campaign managers put
their wires in shape so they mas
be pulled when the country
school house viii no 'ger be
the rendezvous Of the eh yesceut
campaign orator; when the mail
clerks will quit sorting circular
'kiboshn concerning the charac
ters OF the respective candidates,
when the man who bet will either
set EN- Op" or invoice the re-
mains; when the candidate will
put away his broad-brimmed felt
hat; when the people will begin 20
take note Of the foot ball dope
etc; etc; then will the American
people ali Join in one grand and
melodious Amen" that would
make the poet think that his
famous Lost Chord" has been
discovered.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1908-10-29
Magic Lantern.
FOR THE BOY or GIRL

Any hoy or glrl can use H. Just
stretch a white sheet on The walland
you can have an kinds OF fun. Full
directions for use is sent with the
antern,
ANY boy or girl can secure eight
new subscribers in q short time and
get his Beautiful Magic Lantern.
Send for samples for esnyassing.
Send an money by Postofics
money order or draft.
Address,
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1908-10-29
Short Locals

Migs Amelia Forrer is visiting
her sister in Parsons Kansas.
Miss Ethel Hughes. Of Richards
is visiting hero the guest Of Miss
Pearl Taylor.
Mrs Rosabelle McKinny. dau-
ghter Of Mr.. Cate, and Rev Jas.
Fox, Of Moberly we're married at
the home Of the brides father by
Elder W. ". Cate Monday night.
They will live in Rich Hill
Ernest Steele and wife return
ed to their home in Aurora. Neb.
Tuesday. They had been the
guests Of w. G.. Myerley and
family.
Gerry Raybourne, who for IF.
teen years has been connected
with the MANAGEMENT Of the Mie
souri, Prison at jefferson City
and who formerly lived in this
county, was in Rich Hill Monday
visiting ). w. Jamison and other
friends.
Our ust-before-election sup
plement will interest you and
gives out some important facts
bearing on the election. Look it
over.
Belcher's Comedians are here
and are recognizing for the
winter season. Mr.. Belcher is
adding a chorus to his company
and will make only the larger
places this season.
VIM. Brown, Of Kansas City,
attended Mrs. Donoho's funeral
here Tuesday.
Harry c. Brown and wife, Of
Kansas City, we're in Rich Hin
Tuesday to attend the funeral Of
Mrs. Browns mother, Mrs.
Donoho.
You are invited to services at
at the Baptist Church Sunday,
Bible School $50. Preaching
morning and night. B. Y. p. U.
at 6:30.-F. W. Starring, Pastor.
J. 1, Brooks. one Of this city's
: early citizens, now Of Oklahoma,
! is here visiting friends.
5 Louis (Happy) Hulett is be-
hind the counters at the Opera
Drug Store.
, Why not wear the best mater.
ial, and latest styles? See the
Burrows Millinery Co. Not only
! their styles are correct, but Sc
are their prices.
81 Many fine samples Of corn are
on display at the f. and NJ. banl
in their contest The contes.
closes SATURDAY. evening.
81 Louis Phillips, l. W King
: Nathan Brown, T. c. johnson.
n G W. Charles. Ed. Charles, JIG
Rennie. Geo. Grow, Elmer Char.
les and Anthony Sartorius,
dparty from Meiz's rustling Had
ley Club were in Rich Hill yes
. terday afternoon on their way q
hear Hadley in Nevada. Will
q here word was received tina
he was sick and could not speaI
= but nest of the party went on q
z hear the rest of the speakers
A basket ball game is schedu.
" ed this afternoon between In.
seniors aud a picked team Of In
III high school players.
)g Bryan's success is now assur
ed as a lecturer ia Hobson'
class. He was kissed by tw
ladies the other day.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1908-10-29

Bryan will so down in history
as a theorist, aud the lecture
platform has long been the home
OF the man of theories.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1908-10-29
Msmbsrs BarIaI Ass0cIanon.

On account Of the death ~
George Circle, Oct -, the 0Srd
assessment is now due.
Rolla J. Booth, Sec
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1908-10-29
Svans,r ia Bates County.

Hon. John T. Swsnger Score
tary OF State Of Missouri, will
make two speeches in Bates Co
October Goth.
Adrian at 200 p. m.
Butler az 7;So b IN.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1908-10-29

Roosevelt, was any years cid
Tuesday.
The Ordway new era., 1908-08-14

the "ad." was located in the Herald,
the original copy was found In the
records Of the office and 1t was in the
handwriting OF Marcus Graham.
The government was now In posses.
sion of sufficient evidence to convict
Graham, both Of passing and having In
MS possession counterfeit money. but
the authorities did not know where
the plates were, and how the money
had been printed. The big problem
was to locate the plant. to pull 1t up
by the roots, and effectually stop the
circulation of these spurious notes.
The two men sat down together. and
Graham was given breakfast that
would have delighted the palate. and
warmed the heart. of the most con.
hrined epicure. 1t was topped of with
hne Havana cigar, and then, this
formality having been disposed of. Mr..
Wilkie proceeded to give Graham the
third degree" But this third de.
gree, so called. differed as widely
from the popular conception of the op.
Grafton as the day differs from the
night.
Graham" said Wilkie. your con.
Victlon is as certain as that the sun
is SHINING this morning"
"ilkie followed this up by plausible
argument along the same line. and
Always pausing long enough to permit
MS words to sink into the mans
consciousness. The argus.eyed rem.
resentative of the United States gov.
erhment knew by experience that
.here Is nothing in this world NOR,
diilicult for "A man to do than tn nd
ihit TO another man that he has
Deeh guilty of wrong. He realized.
therefore. the necessity OF giving era.
nan an opportunity of confessinp
gracefully. He did this by sugges.
uoh, by innuendo. by appealing to the
man pride, by pleading with his m.
triotic instinct, and. at last, by layinp
siege to his sense Of Justice. He said
In substance
orahan, these notes are works n,
art, and 1t is a great shame that .
man OF your unusual talent sbou,d
nave. In moment OF weakness mar
mitted yourself to commit such a..
grant wrong against the public.
am sure, from what have seen nj
you. that while you made the coun
terieits, you did not originally intart
70 do so. l feel that, In view Of vou,
recognized ability. and the fact ths,
you are student and enthusiast /,
The Ordway new era., 1908-08-14

S--s'-c = report upon the exact time
q. -z-cA the Advertisement was &C
-=7,=-- The clerk Who received the
17--ee Tas finally located. and he re.
1e@o--ed distinctly that he had
stapPed Work on that afternoon at
ave clock the ad which he had re-
c=.y@t Eas the fifth or sixth above
ne last one. and. according to his
oEn calculation. il must have been
handed in at halfpast four o'clock.
MS pointed to q discrepancy in era
mans statement OF one hour and ten
minutes
II was important Ii was the thin
entering wedge which might produce
great results.
One OF the significant discoveries
among Crahan's effects was a number
OF programmes OF races at Gravesend
and two or three of the eastern tracks
not to speak Of one particular pro.
gramme which contained the entries
of the races where the first hook.
maker had received the 800 bill which
he deposited with his roll in the
broadway Trust company. Graham
calmly admitted that he had attended
all OF these races; that he was lover
of horse flesh and that he occasionally
made small wagers on the results. but
he denied positively having passed
any of the other 500 bills. and said
that he had never had them in his
possession until he found the white
enyplODe at the Union station, L., @,
Louis.
Wilkie did some very severe think
ing at this stage of the game, and on,
OF 1t all came the theory that 1,
Graham was guilty, he might have used
similar subterfuges in passing coun
terfeit money at the eastern tracks
The chief thereupon telegraphed New
York and ordered that carefu
search be made of the files of all the
New York newspapers for the tw,
months covering the racing season
1t was like searching for the needl,
In the proverbial haystack. but 1t Dor,
fruit, for in the New York Herald q
May "a the searchers discovered tbi,
advertisement:
Found: At the Grand Central station
late yesterday afternoon a sum q
money In bank notes which owner ma,
have. after proving property, by an
plying to B-344. Herald ONCE"
1t is hardly necessary to say that h,
this time Mr.. Wilkie had several ana
cimens Of Crahan's handwriting. Ate