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The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-01-14
The year will mt Nevada we'll for

The year will mt Nevada well for
ward as producer of copper through
the operation Of the mines and re-
dnction plants Of this district. The
couple million pounds which the
state is now crediated with annually
will give place to very different fig
nres when the resume of 1908 is
made. Also the state promises to
gain largely in the production of
gold during the year. If only lit
tie part of the good news coming
from Rawhide and Gold Circle is
true. to say nothing of continual re-
ports Of new discoveries in other dis
fricfs, Nevada will distance all COM
petifors In very short time.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-01-14

The dry farming congress will as
sembls at Salt Lake next week. From
its deliberations there should be
much good derived by the west. In
Nevada there is a great country
~h'cn can to advantage absorb all the
suggestions the congress may have
10 advance The steptoe valley. one
OF the worlds greatest, over 1900
miles in length, affords millions of
acres of land on the large part of
which time will see annual harvests
by reason of dry farming methods.
Those who can should attend the
congress from this state and bring
BACK nome with them new ideas and
new enthusiasm to apply to the work
OF making Nevada a great agricul-
'ara' and horticulture state.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-01-14

Much activity in the spring is be-
ing looked forward to all over the
state. The expectations in this re-
gard are more likely to be far over
shot than to fall below present cal
culations.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-01-14


II the law providing an hour day
Tor the telegraph opsrators in this
state is unconstituaioaal. as the at
'o'ney general declares, steps should
ne Immediately taken 10 assure its
ICING made constitutional at the next
a ass"'a' session Of the legislature.
Inc overwOrked telegraph operator is
responsible for the majority of rail-
''ao wrecks and for The larger por-
g.. u HE lost through railroad OPP
IONS Eight hours At the key is
occupying a railroad posi-
5u'd attempt and Iall the law
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-01-14

Excellent proof of the fact that the
district is looked upon with large
confidence on the outside is contained
in the queries which are coming
steadily with regard to real estate
here.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-05-23
WANT THROUGH CARS
ON BRIGHTNOOD LINE
Citizens Association Adopts
Resolution Calling on Com
pany for Better Service.

Declaring in a resolution that 'for
many years our people have been In
convenienced, their lives endangered.
and their health impaired by reason of
the necessity OF the transfer from the
BrightwOOd to the Ninth street lines. ="
the BrightWood Citizens Association
last night made a strong appeal for
through car service
The resolution was presented by Jacob
Xander,
The association also passed a resolu-
ton commencing the action OF the Com
missioners in investigating the charges
or corruption in connection with the CIV
ing or contracts for public work
An election OF officers was held and
the following were chosen: Louis P.
Shoemaker. president; c. W. Ray, vice
president G. G. Lancaster, second vice
president W. J. Lambert, third vice
president; John A. Saul. fourth vice
president; Jacob Xander, fifth vice
president; George S. Wilson, sixth vice
president; John @. Keene, secretary;
w. r MacRille, assistant secretary; W.
.. Ray. treasurer.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-05-23
PERSIAN CAMPAIGN
WILL BE PUSHED

81 PETERSBURG, Nay 23.-The
vicelCy Of the Caucasus has advised the
foreisn office &c refuse the fortnichts
extension asked by Persia OF his ulti-
rnatum, IN which a demand was made
for indemnity for q recent Persian raid.
He called st. Petersburg's attention
10 the letters sent by the Persian Dor
der tribes to Teheran, suggesting that
the Shah's parliament answer the ulti-
rnatum by declaring a holy war, and
eays half measures viii only encourage
the frontier outlaws. Having been
given a free hand in the conduct Of
the disputes with Persia. the VicerOys
recommendations will doubtless be ap-
proved, in which case the campaign on
the Persian side OF tho border will be
vigorously pushed.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-05-23
S. A. r. ENTERTAINS
AT a SI1AD BAKE

Members Of the Mayfower Society
were guests yesterday Of the Sons OF
the American Revolution at a shad
bake at Marshall Hail The party LEFT
Washington at 2 O'Clock, ana returned
shortly after 8.
Among those Who mule brief ad-
dresses were Judge Thomas Anderson,
president OF the Sons OF ne American
Revolution; James T. Dubois. and Capt
John IL Moore. chairman OF the Dis
trict delegation which attended the re-
falO
Mr.. Dubois told of the plans he IS
making for placing a tablet in memory
OF the Plymouth pilgrims at the port
from which theE sailed 70 this country.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-05-23
CONFEDERATE DEAD
WILL BE HONORED
Impressive Ceremonies Planned
for dwelling of Southern
Cross Over Graves.

The unYeiling Of the Southern Cross
over the little plot at Arlington. where
little band Of the soldiers u5ho wore
the gray sleep on the ancestral estate
OF their leader, is one OF the imposing
ceremonies planned for the observance
Of Come erate Memorial Day, on Sun
day, June z.
The JS.nt committee OF representa-
tives OF all Southern societies IN Wash
ington met yesterday afternoon in room
2lo, CorcoraE building. 10 discuss plans
Tor the day. Eighty young women
10 be chosen from Southern families
residing in Washington. by Mrs
Eugenia Rollins. Of the United Daugh-
tiers Of the Confederacy, Will take part
In the ceremony.
The following are chairnen OF the
Inherent committees: Finance, Judge
). =. Moat; speakers. Capt J. 81 Hick-
ey; flowers, Mrs. c. H Fred; South
err cross, F. G. Dutton: music. Mrs
Callahan, and Miss Minnie y. Carroll.
vice chairman; law and order, James
n Britt press, Wallace Streator, ana
printing. +. r FTavel.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-05-23
F" Uncle JOE Stanped by Cigar
G4ven Him by Piano Dealers

When Mr.. Cannon was unable TO at
tend the annual banquet Of the assoeia-
ton this year it resulted in genuine
case OF the mountain going to MahomeI
ior he was presented with a cigar yes
terday measuring twenty inches long
and two inches at its widest part. The
cigar was a gift from the association
and represented a cost OF $50.
Accompanying the cigar was a request
that the Speaker smoke the big Ha-
Yana on the last day OF Congress. It
was then that Uncle joe confessed
that he was ''stumped." lie said he
would not promise to smoke IL on the
last day OF Congress, because he want
ed 10 keep il as long as he could, but
that he also would not promise never
70 smoke it, and so the residents along
vermont avenue or out near the attrac-
tive home Of thg Speaker. in Danyille.
III, need not turn in 81 fire alarm IL
they see clouds OF smoke rising from
either abode during the coming sum
mer.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-05-23
GRAPHIC DESCRIPTION.

Several papers In India, according to
some OF their London contemporaries,
print the following. written by a native
subordinate in his diarv yhilc In a
trying position: up a tree
adhere with much pair and 4
pos1re while big tiger roarij a
very awful manner on the Fl. Ne.
This IS very incOnsiderate tiger, and
causes me great griefs, as I have BE-
fore reported to your honor. This is
two times he spoiled my work, COM
ing and shouting like thunder, and
putting me up a tree and making me
behave Ike an insect. It is a very
awkward fate TO me, and the tiger is
most inconsiderate."
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-05-23
BEN FRANKLIN SPIRE
HIT BYLIGHTNING
Historical Christ Church, in Pt:la-
delphia, Where Washington Wor-
SHIPPED, Seriously Damaged.

PHILADELPHIA. May 23.-The spire
Of historic old Christ Church, in Sec
ond street above Market, was struck
by lightning in one OF the most severe
storms that have visited Philadelphia
IN years. and damaged by FIRE TO the
amount Of S15000 The storm lasted
for fifteen minutes. during which time
there was the heaviest rainfall record
ed in ten years.
Christ Church was erected under a
provincial charter granted by King
Charles II 10 William Penn, in 1885. In
the graveyard are buried many OF the
heroes OF the revolution, and the belfry
contains eight chimes, which were p lg
with the liberty Bell at the signing OF
the Declaration Of Independence.
The spire was surmounted by a inter.
which fell with the spire when the
lightning struck, tearing q large hole
in the roof or the church. The damaged
spirs was erected by Benjamin Frank
lin before the revolution.
II was IN Christ Church that Presi-
dent Washington Worshiped when
Philadelphia was the seat OF the Ma
tiOual Government.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-05-23
CENSUS SCHEDULES
PLAN FOR CITIES
League of municipalities Accepts
Established Basis for Report.
ing and Accounting.

The committee representing the
League of American Municipalities,
which was in session at the New VIII
lard yesterday. passed a resolution rec
Ommending the adoption Of the sched-
ules OF the Bureau OF the Census as
a common basis for municipal reporting
and accounting.
II also was provided that the com
mittee address communication to the
mayors of American cities. requesting
that so far as practicable the reports
Of the cities be made along the lines
OF this classification.
A committee was appointed to cO-cp-
crate with the Bureau Of the Census
at such conferences as may be deemed
advisable. and TO make recommends
tiOns 10 a form OF budget and a uni
form date for the beginning Of the ifs
cal year.
The next convention Of the League
OF American Municipalities viii be held
at Omaha, Neb.. In October
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-05-23
WILL ERECT TABLET
IN GERRY'S MEMORY
Light to Be Kept Burning Above
Above in Public
Library.

Preliminary arrangements for a public
mass meeting in honor Of the late Phil
ip +. Gerry were made at a meeting Of
the Philip F. Gerry Memorial Asancia-
ton IN the Public Library last night.
The following were appointed a com
mittee Of arrangements: Miss Frances
Benjamin Johnston, Miss Green, Miss
Kcables. Mr.. Miller, ". T. Dales and
Mrs. Thomas H Carter.
The motion OF Miss Johnston that an
alcove in the Library be set aside in
honor Of Mr.. Gerry was adopted uuan-
imousIy. II IS proposed that the alcove
contain the classics specially enjoyed
by Mr.. Gerry, a bronze tablet IN has
relief portraying the head OF the schol-
ar and that a light be kept burning
above the alcOve during the evening
hours after q custom OF the anClentS.
A committee was appointed 10 formu-
late the arrangements
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-05-23
PHOTOS BY WIRE
ASSURED SUCCESS

LONDON, May 2s.-Prcf. Kmundsen,
who can sit IN Paris and set up type
IN Berlin or London. and also send
photographs by wire. is here. and last
night. at the Hotel Cecil, he explained
the mystery Of the new invention.
''The feat is performed solely by
ether waves" said he. Touching a
keyboard in Paris sets type in London
on an ordinary linotype machine"
So far, the professor has not con-
Quoted his experiments at any greater
distance than from his laboratory IN
Ba-tersea 10 Chaplain common. Last
night he sent photos Of the King and
Queen by wireless from one room 10
another In The house.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-05-23
Fifty-Dollar Smoke Sent to
Speaker for Last Day
of Congress.

Speaker Cannon has at last been
"stumped' by a cigar.
For years the cartoonists OF the coun-
try have pictured the genial Speaker
with a cigar tilted in the corner of his
mouth. and the people have come to
know the chief officer OF the House as
a great smoker.
When Uncle joe attended the an
nual banquet Of the National Associa-
ton of Piano Dealers last year in New
York he was presented with some spe-
cial Havanas fourteen inches long. The
Speaker smoked seven OF these before
he left the banquet hall.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-05-23
FUNERAL TO-DAY
FOR ]. II. McGILL

Funeral services for James II. McGill,
who died early Friday morning. were
held in his home. 1915 Third street north
west, az 2 o'clock today. The Rev. Ed
ward 81 Mott oficiated. Interment was
in Oak Hin Cemetery.
Mr. MCGiu WIS slEty-one years old
He was a prominent architect and
builder, Among the buildings designed
by him are the Convention Han and
the MCGiN Office building. He retired
from active business about two years
ago.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-05-23
DELTA CHI PLANS DINNER.

The fifth anniversary OF the George
town Chapter OF the Delta Chi Fra
ternity viii be celebrated by a banquet
at the Raleigh Hotel tonight. During
the day open house was kept at the
homo OF the chapter 1446 Rhode Island
avenue Among those WNO have been
invited to attend the banquet are Dis
trict Attorney Baker. Representative
Bennett. of New York. and Minister
Quesada, OF Cuba.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-05-23
FIND GOLD NUGGETS;
TRAGEDY SUSPECTED

SEATTLE, Wash, May pa hidden
tragedy was brought to light here By
the finding of a bag containing 81, 600
worth OF gold nuggets cached beneath
the floor Of a saloon near the Seattle
docks. as an incidental feature of the
find. the italian laborer who made the
discovery disappeared with the gold and
cannot be found.
1t is believed that a returned miner
from Alaska was held up and robbed
of his hard-eaTned gold. A search is
now being made TO see If his body can
be locafed.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-05-23
LODGE CONFERS DECREE.

The third degree was conferred by
Federal city Lodge. Z o. o. F. at the
Northeast Temple last Wednesday even
Ing, The meeting Of the lodge was pre-
sided over by o. A. Booth, degree direct
or. Reports showed increase IN the
membership.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-05-23
Indians

at close range as seen by a
Washington girl and her i'm
preston of the original Ameri-
can.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-05-23
Matrimonial

chances Of the working girl
compared, and which vocation
affords the best opportunity.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-05-23

PIanked Shad Dinner a. Chesapeake
Beach Sunday. See ad. page 5.-Adv.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-05-23
Watch Us Grow.
The Electric Line.

The Electric Line.
Cars for Baltimore every half hour on
the dot" No walking or hiring Of cabs
necessary in Washington or Annapolis.
ADV.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-05-23
Beauty

Of Japan chosen to enter con-
test for the worlds most beau
tiful of all femininity.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-05-23
EXCURSIONS.

Chevy Chase Lake viii reopen for the
season next Saturday. and those who
have enjoyed this delightful retreat in
other years viii ind added attractions.
Thousands Of electric lights will be
festooned around the lake, and other
sections OF the pretty suburb, a concert
viii be given every evening by a sec
ton Of the Marine Band, and every
week night dancing viii follow the
concert.
The floor Of the dancing pavilion has
been rednished, lawns have been sod
ded and clipped, and paths have been
extended into the picturesque retreats
which are so popular With ptCniCkcrs.
The same vigorous efforts will be made
TO exclude undesirable persons, no in
toxicating liquors Will be sold. and
every advantage viii be offered for the
safety and enjoyment Of women and
children.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-05-23

Trips TO Norfolk and Old Point Com
fort are listed among the popular di-
versions, and the weekend visits to Vir-
ginia cities have begun in earnest VisI-
tors to washington rarely omit a visit
TO the picturesque and historic COun-
try Of the Virgiuia-nsCk section of the
old Dominion. This includes jamestown.
Yorktown, Portsmouth, Old Point Com
fort. and Fort Monroe. Then there IS
the naval rendezvous, Hampton Roads.
The well equipped steamers Of the
Norfolk and Washington line leave the
Seventh street wharf every afternoon
steamer connections are made for New
York and Boston. and train connections
for all points.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-05-23
Baltimore and Return, sI.as, Baltimore

K Ohio r. r. Every Saturday and Sun
day. All trains both ways, both days,
except Royal Limited. City Offices I417
G st. and 619 Penna. ave.-Adv.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-05-23
Rats

| have an apartment house all Of
their own in Bethesda, Md,
holding 2f6 families.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-05-23

Baltimore and Ohio R. P. Excursion
800 20 Frederick Ksedysvills Cfor
Antietanl) Hagerstown and return. Sun
day, May oath Special train leaves
Union Station s a. m.-Adv.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-05-23

Watch for a city-Randle Highlands.
The San Francisco call., 1908-12-07
SIXTEEN BICYCLE
TEAMS TN SIX
DAY RACE
American and Foreign Wheel
n7en Start in Endurance
Contest in New York

NEW YORK, Dec. 6.--Amid the
plaudits of 10000 spectators, Dorando
Peitri the Marathon runner, at 1903 .45
o'clock this (Monday) morning. fired
the signal that sent 16 teams of Ameri-
can and foreign bicyclists away in the
sixteenth annual six day race around
the saucer shaped board track in Madi-
son Square garden. The teams that
started follow:
German Holland team-Waiter Rutt, Germany;
Johann StoI. Holland.
Dansh-Italian team Norman Anderson.
Copenhagen; Carlo vanoni, Italy.
Dixie Yankee team-Bobby Walthour Atlanta
Ca; Eddie Root, New York city.
Intercity team--Joe Foger, Brooklyn; Iver
Lawson. Chicago.
The Mormons- Hardy Downing. Salt Lake
City; c. L. HOLSTER. Salt Lake City.
Farmers and messenger boy team-Frank Gal
vim, New Milford, Conn.,; George Wiley, Syra-
cuse, n. Y.
TranscontinentaI team-Fred Hill, Boston;
Walter Demara, San Jose. Cal
French team-yictor Dupre, France; Leon
Georget, France
French team-Francois Faber France; Henri
Ia Fourcade, France
italian French team-Maurice Brocco, Italy;
Roger Labrousse France.
Australian team-Pedlar Palmer, Sydney;
Gordon Walker, Sydney.
Pacifc-Atlantic team-F1oyd MacFarland, San
Jose, Cal: james Moran. Boston.
Long island tesm-Eddie Ruprecht, Newark;
Menus Bedell Lynnbrook
Emerald isle team-Matthew Downey, Ire
land; Patrick Logan Ireland
East and west team-Elmer Collins, Boston;
W. E. Mitten, Davenport, Ia
The Is racers kept up the furious
gait of the first hour and created a new
record for two hours. with a distance
of so miles and one lap. Laforcade was
leading the riders at the end of the
second hour. with the field hanging on
tenaciously to his rear wheel. Brocco,
whose partner had lost a lap, made sew
eral attempts to regain his lost ground
but each time was overtaken-
The best previous record for two
hours was 4e miles 8 laps, made in 1902
by Gourgoitz and Kaiser.
The teams were punched at the end
of the second hour with the exception
of tse Italian French team, lap be-
hind.
The San Francisco call., 1908-12-07
PLAY IS RESUMED
ON TWO TENNIS
COURTS
McL0nghIin and Rose Survive
i'm InferciasS and VIII
Meet in the Finals
By Grant Smith

Play was resumed in the Hammond
cup tournament at the California club
and the handicap doubles at Golden
Gate park yesterday, but neither event
was completed AT the club Maurice
McLoughlin~ and c. Rose, winners of
the championship and first classes re-
spectively. survived the interclass play
or, and will meet in the finals Sunday.
Two sets We're completed in the finals
OF the handicap doubles at the park
when darkness set in. The contestants
and Joseph Scilwarz and Paul Harde-
man. Peck and Strachan, who re-
ceiyed handicap of 10. won the first
third set stood II when the match was
called. This set viii be played over
next Sunday, when the match will be
resumed.
In the Hammond cup tournament
Gus Lisser. unfortunately for him, drew
with j. Lederman, the third class win
ner- Lisser lost the advantage of his
Dig handicap and was beaten in straight
Mclaughlin met Carl Gardner in
the finals of the championship class
and won in straight sets, the score be-
ing 6-4 6-2.
In the second class Easton beat NJ
Lil1enthal So, Ga in the semihnals and
was in turn beaten 1913, 60 by DR.,
Lederman in the finals.
In the finals of the third class J.
Lederman beat J. Hotchstadter SO, Ga.
In the interclass playoff j. Lederman,
third class, beat Gus Lisser, fourth
class, 81, 7-5. Lsser's handicap was
10. Lederman in turn was beaten by
Mclaughlin. championship class, who
allowed him odds OF owe 80 4-6 and
10 40 The score was 60, Ga. G.
Rose, first class, beat Dr. Lederman
second class, 81, 6-S, ga. Lederman's
handicap was 4-6.
In the second round at the mark
w. G. Knowlton and n. II. Martin
lscratch) beat w. II. Hoyt and ]. f.
jacob 600, ga, 4-6. 6-2 In the semi
finals M. A Peck and J. F. Stracham
Knowlton (scratch). 6-4. As, ga, and
j. SchwarZ and P. Hardeman (scratch)
beat w. Voorsanger and F. Bass (S-6),
ia, 1-6, Ga, 6-3.
The San Francisco call., 1908-12-07
BLACK AND WHYTE
WIN BY SMALL
MARGIN
Bad Condition of Preside Golf
Links Makes the Contest
Rather Disappointing

The heavy rains OF the last few
days left the Preside golf links in
poor shape. and the foursomes between
James Black and c. d. Whyte of the
Preside golf club and c. d. Newton
and George Smith of the Claremont
country club did not come up to ex-
pectations. The greens were in poor
shape and the four experts fell down
in their putting.
While the match was not as scien-
tific as the four cracks were capable
or putting up, it proved one of the
closest ever played on the local course.
Black and Whyte finished one up for
the So holes. Although beaten. it was
virtually victory for Newton and
Smith. who should easily overcome this
slight lead when they play the second
half on the ClaremOnt course next
IN the first IS holes. which were
played in the morning. the contestants
were even Newton and Smith were
two up in the fifteenth hole, but the
home players oyercame this lead on
the last three holes.
In the afternoon Black and Whyte
We're two up in the first round. The
first two holes of the second round
We're halved. and the third went to
OF three up The fourth hole was
halved and the fifth won by Newton
and Smith, which cut their opponents
lead down to two up. Whyte lost a
chance TO halve the hole by missing
short put. The sixth and seventh holes
were halved and the eighth was won
by Newton and Smith. The ninth hole
was halyed, leaving the score for the
36 holes one up in favor of Black and
Whyte. On the last hole Black made
a remarkable shot from the corral,
which enabled him to halve the hole
and maintain a slight lead