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The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-05-12
WEST SHOWNs GAIN.
Little Change i'm the Balance Of the
Country-Tradc Is Slow.
NEW YORK. May e.-Bradstr

NEW YORK, May -Bradstreet $
says today;
Weather, trade and industrial con-
ditions are little changed from last
week, and farm work retail and job
bling business and the movement of
old crops to market has been re-
strieted by heavy rains, low tempera-
lures or bad roads. The only nota-
BILE exceptions to this are found in
the Pacific coast and at few south
western centers. Reports from the
leading industries are still of great
quiet. Manufacturers feel the 'ack
of confident buying by jobbers and
wholesalers, who In turn report final
distributors cautious In buying only
what they need to replenish broken
stocks. The iron and steel industries
show little change. Pig iron is dull
and weaker, and prices are claimed
TO be down to cost of production.
Some finished products are weaker.
but. on the other hand, leading i'm
terests assert prices will be main
tanned
Collections are still backward as a
whole. Business failures in the
United States for the week ending
May I number 2SS, against 2s2 last
week. "a in the Ike week of 1907,
162 in 1906. 15S in 1905 and pol
in 1904. Canadian business failures
for the week number 22. which COM
pared with % last week and Is in
this week of 1907.
Wheat. including -four. exports
from the United States and Canada
for the week ending May Z. aggre-
gate 1,956,SS3 bushes, against l.
620.5S9 last week, 2,994,419 this
week last year and 3,302,240 in
1902. For the A. weeks of the fiscal
year the exports are 0.374. les
bushels, against 46.795, 040 in 1906
OF and 1S,429,275 in 1901-02
Corn exports for the week are
333,27S bushels, against 407 ,o02
last week and 1.744.S00 in 1907. For
the fiscal year to date the exports
are 44,355. 6S5 bushels. against 63. :
173.737 in 1906-07.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-05-12
MINING, MARKETS AND METALS

vania bond issue and the New York
city revenue bonds establish foreign
credits against which to draw in the
foreign exchange market.
Good crop prospects are a factor
in the market. although the govern
ment report was not as favorable as
expected and inclement deather fol-
lowing the report had to be allowed
for. The low figure of the winter
killed acreage was sufficiently salts
factory feature, and the movement of
the stock market after the appear
ance of the report was still strongly
upward
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-05-12

at fair price.
Aside from this. great benefit will
accrue to the state in the increased
revenue resulting from taxation.
Such benefit arises even in the
case of lands which are homesteaded
and which are not taxable until title
has been earned by the entrymen.
This arises from the fact that the
influx of large population increases
the value of all adjoining patented
land. stimulates the development of
towns, increases the amount of bust
ness, and all taxable properties re-
spond Immediately in increased valu-
ations.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-05-12
THROUGHOUT THE COUNTRY

Life Imprisonment is the sentence
given Joseph b. Blunt at Battle
Greek. Mich. for numbering his
wife's parents.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-05-12
CLASSIFIED ADS

FOR RENT-FURNISHED HOUSE
keeping rooms. Apply to Mrs j
Il. Marks 1ne Richmar.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-05-12
GARFIELD's IMPORTANT RULING
Fixes Residence Radius for Owners
Under Government Projects
mt Twenty Miles.

WASHINGTON. May | 1.-THE sec
rotary of the interior has just rem
dered an opinion ON question of
great importance to sections where
state land is included in government
irrigation projects. In many of the
states the legislatures have passed
laws providing for the sale of state
land in conformity with the provi-
sions of the reclamation act. and have
provided that title shall not pass
from the state until the requirements
of the reclamation act have been full
filled.
There has been much discussion of
the question of residence In this con-
nection, the state land boards, In
some cases, claiming that a distinc-
ton should be made in the admin
istration of the reclamation act be-
tween lands in private ownership and
lands under contract by purchase
from the state, the latter being
neither government lands nor lands
in private ownership.
The secretary of the interior holds
that the reclamation act recognizes
but two classes of lands for which
water may be supplied from irriga-
ton works constructed under the
provisions of said act. that is. lands
subject To homestead entry, and lands
lying under any irrigating project is
not in the United States, such lands,
so far as they come within the ben
efits of the act, must be considered
as lands in private ownership. The
u. .apfts a 70
owner of lands receiving water from
government project to live on the
land or he an occupant of the land
and reside in the neighborhood. Upon
careful consideration of the condi-
tions, the secretary made a liberal
construction of this provision of the
law and fixed the limit of distance
at 90 miles.
II is feared by some state authori-
ties that this restriction will limit
the sale of the land and reduce the
amounts realized. On the other
hand, IL Is conceded that the invest
ment by the government of millions
of dollars in these projects has
greatly increased the value of land
and developed good market for
Z tDtils nDltil NOSi Int 6tdAf ~
cally nothing.
The net result 10 the state is a
doubling of the selling value of the
land The restrictions may possibly
diminish the price slightly, but In
view of the great demand on all
sides FOR irrigated lands included in
ularly for choice lands. included in
reclamation projects. the state. In
spite of this restriction. will neces-
sarily derive a greatly increased BEN
eft In the money from the sale OF
Its lands within reclamation PROJECTS.
Inquiries from homeseekers for in
formation concerning the opportuni-
ties In the west to obtain land under
irrigation projects are being receiy-
ed at the Washington Office of the
reclamation service at the rate of
more than hundred day, and it
is believed that there will be no trou-
BILE In disposing of these state lands
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-05-12

WANTED SADDLE AND DRIVING
horse. Apply to T. Odalvich, at
Harville Stationery Co. 1t
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-05-12

NEW YORK, May l0.-Considera-
ton of the improvement IN the in
Vestment situation. as II fayors the
plans for new financing OF the rail-
road corporations. continues to dom
mate speculative sentiment in the Sc
curities market There is additional
evidence that supplies of capital Will
he forthcoming on securities TO I'm
ance the requirements of the rail-
roads and obviate the embarrassment
they have been under TO carry on
work necessary 10 the successful con-
duet OF their business.
The promised relief from this diff
Guilty Is of such importance that II
has served TO override the effect OF
some of the developments of less
favorable nature from the side OF
business and industry. The allot-
ments on subscriptions TO the Penn
sylvania s40.O00.000 consolidated 4
per cent bonds showed an oyersuD-
scription 20 times, both in New YORK
and London. After due allowance
for the high security of the bonds,
the attractive investment basis on
which II was offered and the prem
ium bid over the allotment price be-
fore the bids were closed, which
prompted bidders to send in oversub-
scriptions to secure the amount they
really wanted. the transaction was
regarded as striking testimony to the
recuperation OF capital supplies.
The policy of rate advances comes
In for criticism and opposition, not
only among shippers. but from some
OF the railroad officials themselves,
making II problematical whether the
plan could be carried out. This
doubt had some effect in checking the
rise in stocks and causing hesitation
in the movement The same crltl-
cism had been heard from the policy
of the principal iron producers to
hold prices where the stagnation in
demand and the general course OF
prices OF other commodities Is point
ed to as calling for a reduction IN
prices to revive the demand.
The money market continues easy
and reserves still accumulate in the
banks in spite of the Withdrawals OF
government deposits by the treasury
department. The continued overflow
from the treasury by reason of the
current deficit neutralizes this ac-
ton. The gold outflow has been
checked, the Bank of France having
already effected substantial recu-
peration of its holdings, while for
eign subscriptions to the Pennsyl-
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-05-12

An attempt was made to dynamite
the railroad bridge over the Miami
river. near Dayton, o., but only
slight damage was done.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-05-12

Several hundred unemployed men
at Toledo demanded work at the city
hall. but obtained only promises
from the mayor
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-05-12

Stricken in his pulpit at Rockford.
Ill. Rev. Samuel Earngey, presiding
elder Of the Rockford Methodist dis
trict. will probably die.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-05-12
BINFoRD a HULsE LETTER.

The eoppers hold about the same.
Nevada Consolidated, Cumberland
Ely and Giroux were active New
house was weak but Will soon re-
cover. Ely Consolidated has been
very active ,of late at these prices.
The Lake coppers have had more
than their share of attention of late,
but are as high as they can go on the
present price of copper. This week
one can expect the other coppers TO
receive their share of attention which
will force up The big locals.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-05-12

The grand jury at Carlisle. Ky
was ordered by Judge Fryer 10 make
special investigation of the night
riders.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-12
Both Candidates Mil Be Guests
 At Chicago Banquet
UNIQUE EVENT IN HISTORY
Invitation to Bryan Has Been Under Consideration for Some Time and Acceptance Has Just Been
 Decided Upon.

Chicago September 1.-For the first lime iu the history of modern politics. two rival candidates for the presidency of the United States, will meet at the same board and address the same audi ence when MT. William H. Taft, re- publican of Ohio, and w. J. Bryan, demo- crat of Nebraska, are to be the guests of honor at the annual banquet of the Chicago Association of Commerce at the Auditorium on the evening of October '. This announcement was made tonight at the headquarters of the Chicago As- sociation of Commerce which has already received assurance of the two nominees on different days for the third convention of the Lakes-to-t -the-Gulf Deep Water way association, for which the associa- ton of commerce will act as host.
 It already had been announced that MT. Taft would open the convention on the afternoon of October and that MT. Bryan would close it on October g, and that MT. Taft would be the guest at the banquet on the evening of October 2. Mr. Bryans acceptance of the dinner invitation, however, assuring a notable occasion, came as piedSdhI SUI iPiiecs Mr Tafts acceptance was obtained by President Richard c. Hall, President E. s. Conway, and Secreary T. E. Wilder of the association, who returned from Cincinnati yesterday.
 The long distance phone figured proni- nently in the negotiations 10 secure the presence of MT. Bryan at the banquet. The invitation had been under serious consideration by Norman b. Mack, chair man of the democratic national commit tee, for some time and at late hour last night, he called up MT. Bryan, then in Terre Haute. MT. Bryan, who had re- tired for the night arose, dressed him. self and answered the call. He was informed, as MT. Taft had been, that the banquet would be non-political one. and that it would be held under the auspices of a non-partisan organization. He readily agreed to attend.
 The deep waterway project is favored by the leaders of both parties, and is not, therefore, subject over which any political discussion is expected.
 There will be no question as to which of the candidates will occupy the right hand seat It will be occupied Ay MT. Taft, at the expressed wish and with the full approval of the democratic nominee today that MT. Taft, as a recent member of the present administration, was cleis ly entitled to the place of honor at the feast. The Ohioan therefore, will sit at the right hand of President Hall, and the Nebraskan on the other.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-12
THAW HELD IN CONTEMPT.
Judge Wants Him to Appear In Pitts
 burg Court.

Pittsburg, September 1.-The second hearing in the bankruptcy case of Harry K. Thaw was held today before Referee in Bankruptcy w. R. Blair. Two at torneys, w. c. Boyd of Poughkeepsie, N. r., and A. P. Meyer, were present At :orney Boyd asked what had been done with a view to bringing the bankrupt to attend the meeting of his creditors today. Referee Blair informed him that Attorney Meyer mad personally served notice on Thaw at the jail in Poughkeepsie At torney Boyd, who represents H. N. Blain, proprietor of a restaurant at Pcugh- keepsie, called Referee Blairs attention to section No. Al of the bankruptcy act and alleged the absence of Thaw from the meeting practically amounted to con tempt He asked the referee to issue a certificate of the proceedings, that it might be brought to the attention of a Judge in the United States district court who might take pronar action on learn
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-12
DEVASTATION BY FIRE
 HAS NOT YET STOPPED

Duluth, Minn., September 11.-While conditions in the region of forest fires north of Duluth are threatening tonight, no actual damage to habitations has re- suited, and the residents are hoping for a change in wind or a rain,
 No rain has fallen in this region since July 10 and everything in the woods is as dry as parchment Many valuable tracts of pine have already been devast- ated by the flames and tonight the walls of fire with land wind behind them are eating their way toward the settle- ments along the north shore of Lake Su- perior. The inhabitants of the region are gathered along the shore, praying for rain, but prepared to take to the lake in small craft should the worst come. With in less than two miles of Grand Maraise there is at present in flames tract of spruce and brush over three miles in length. A strong land breeze from the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-12
Bryan Speaks at Newark.

Newark, O., September 11.-"The speech of MT. Taft has darkened rather than illuminated the subjects which the republican platform covers, said William J. Bryan, the democratic can didate for President, to a big crowd which greeted him on his arrival here, and upon which occasion he delivered his first speech in Ohio in the present campaign. ,.
 q am glad to get into territory he said, that is surely democratic, and I hope you will make this democratic territory spread throughout the state."
 The train moved out and some one shouted. Amen" but after going a short distance, the train again stopped and there were shouts for a continu- ance of the speech. Responding, MT. Bryan declared that 1t was impossible in so short time to enter into dis cussion of any question, but" he said, q think the platforms this year draw the line clearly between the two parties and if you will read the plat forms you will find that ours clearly outlines what we believe ought to be done, while the republican platform leaves you in doubt as to what the republican party intends. The speeches of MT. Taft have darkened rather than illuminated the subjects which the re- publican platform covers.i He is en- deavoring to amend in some cases and yet his amendments, while in the direc- tion of our platform, do not reach the position our platform has taken"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-12
CATHOLICS ARE
 WARNED IN LONDON

London September 1.-The Protestant alliance, continuing It's opposition to the appearance of the host In the procession to be held in London next Sunday in connection with the eucharistic congress. today telegraphed an appeal to the homo secretary to prevent the carrying of the [host and the wearing of vestments on this occasion.
 The appeal concludes with these words:
 If riot and disorder should result the responsibility will rest with the home of flee, which has had ample warning of the state of feeling in London"
 Some sensation has been caused here by the publication of a letter received by the secretary of the alliance and by d man claiming to be secretary of the Catholic anti-bigotry section," in which the leading members of the alliance are threatened with death if the procession is interfered with. The writer is SUD- posed to be a crank.
 Cardinal Vanuteli, speaking to a rep resentative of the Associated Press today, said:
 1T am deeply touched by the warmth of my reception in London. I regard this congress as of the finest demon- strations yet witnessed of the close union existing between those of the Roman Catholic faith all the world over. But the most interesting. feature of it, from the English point of view, although, of course, 1t may be looked upon as an in- ternational meeting and, therefore, large ly a foreign gathering, is that 1t Is really. to an extent that possibly has not yet been fully realized, a manifestation of imperial and British Roman Catholic ism
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-12
ORVILLE WRIGHT
 EXCELS RECORD

Washington, September 11.-In flight lasting one hour ten minutes and 26 seconds, Orville Wright late today sur passed all his previous exploits for a time and distance flight for a heavier than-air machine. Two flights were made at Fort Myer, Va, today. The first flight was of ten minutes and 50 seconds dura- ton, for the purpose of showing what rate of speed he had been traveling dur days. Todays test demonstrated, accord Ing to the aviator's calculations, that the speed of the aeroplane during the record breaking flights of Wednesday, and Thurs day was 9.55 miles an hour.
 Before making the first flight Mr. Wright said:
 q want to make flight of about ten minutes in order to see how my present speed compares with what I made at Kitty Hawk, N. e.
 Starting at Al o'clock the aeroplane made nine rounds of the drill grounds and then, landing within a few feet of the thousand or more spectators, Mr. Wright computed the speed of his record breaking flights.
 "we made A miles an hour at Kitty Hawk with little less power. Of course the turns were much longer and there fore did not impair the speed as much as the turns I make here"
 Those who witnessed today's flight were reused to great enthusiasm when the aviator for the third successive day broke his best previous record. Fffty-seven times the machine passed over the start ing point during the 70 minutes and 26 seconds that 1t was up. Twice the aro- pianist described the figure ''S,'' showing that he could control his machine ;n any direction A feature of the landing was that he did not stop the motor until the machine touched the ground.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-12
Labor Leader Claims Right of
 Free Speech
TRIAL PROCEEDS SLOWLY
Gompers Says He Is Going to Write Some More Editorials and Hints That Trial May Be Delayed
 Until After Elections.

Washington, September 11.-Frank Nor rison secretary of the American Fedora tion of Labor, was on the witness stand three hours tonight before Albert liar per, who was appointed by Justice Gould as examiner to take testimony relative to the charge against Morrison, Samuel Gompers, president, and John Mitchell, vice president of the federation, that they were in contempt of court for alleged vio- lation of an order forbiddng the publica- tion of the name of the Buck Stove and Range company of St. Louis in the i've don't patronize list" of the federation.
 The hearing proceeded slowly, Morri- sons testimony being intended as foun- dation for subsequent examination. Nor rison will conclude his testimony tomor- row afternoon and will be followed by Gompers.
 Mr Morrison said he remembered Jus tice Gould's opinion, and was familiar with the contents of the injunction sub sequently issued by the court forbidding the publication of the stove company's name in the i've don't patronize" list. He remembered that Justice Gould refused to modify the order, but had no recollection of a resolution passed at the Norfolk convention of the federation relative to campaign of education among laboring men" with special reference to Presi- dent Van Cleave of the stove company. 1 Upon Attorney Davenport producing report of the convention proceedings, Sec retary Morrison said he knew that such a resolution was offered and adopted.
 He refused to say whether he, In CO., t0,. xr-ftl IornG narc n- deavored to carry out the spirit of the resolution.
 In support of the charge of contempt Attorney Davenport offered in evidence a copy of a circular, issued by the of fcials calling on labor organizations throughout the country for funds to aid in the defense.
 The closing of the hearing for the day witnessed a wordy passage between ! Daniel Davenport and Samuel Gompers. Mir Davenport had said that every effort would be made to expedite the hearing, so that MT. Gompers would not have to make special trip back here to tes- tify.
 "Oh. I'll be back all right interjected MT. Gompers. "I'H have some more eui- torials to write"
 'Well. don't write any more like this one." said Davenport, holding aloft an article written by the labor leader about the stove company.
 Don't you forget it." said Gompers, heatedly, when you can stop me from writing my honest convictions 1t will be a sorry day for me You won't deny me the right of free speech, nor will the courts do it, I believe"
 MT. Gompers, after the hearing, said he believed it was the plan to let the hearing drag along until the elections were over. The examination will be resumed tomor- row.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-12
REPUBLICANS TURNING
 TO DEMOCRATIC LEADER

Washington, September n.-(Special.)- "A strong Bryan sentiment is developing everywhere" said Senator Owen of Okla homa tonight. The senator has been on the stump in several of the doubtful states and leaves on Monday for Nebras ka and Kansas, where he will continue to make speeches for the democratic ticket.
 q found" continued he, many men who heretofore voted the republican ticket, who will this time cast their bal lots for Bryan. I make 1t a point to ask men if they knew of any republicans who were going to vote for Bryan. Invariably I received affirmative replies. In order to test the sincerity of my informants I asked for the names of these Bryan republicans. In every case, and without a moments hesitation these names were
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-12

northwest is shooting the fire along the outskirts of the town, giving the village a lease of life. Grand Maraise has no system of water works, and the town is without any fire protection with the exception of two chemical engines.
 Conditions at the Pigeon river Indian reservation, Big Bay, Chicago Bay, Cas- cade, Cotton and Nutzon are similar to those existing at Grand Maraise. All or them are likely to be wiped off the map.
 The sending of the steamer Gopher with a crew of S1 men to Grand Maraise was responsible for the saving of at least ten lives and possibly more. The boat reached Grand Maraise Wednesday morn- ing and Adjutant General Wood of St. Paul, who is in charge of the cruiser, ac- companied by Capt Eaton, went ashore to consult the citizens and get an idea of conditions. The fire at that time was raging back of the town, but the wind was carrying the smoke and sparks out side of the danger line.