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The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-12-01

that close examination of the con
tract has disclosed iokers In the deck
which make il a very wide open
game. susceptible of working to the
extent of decidedly fancy figures, II
is also related that certain of the
witnesses who have been before the
jury have revealed things which lead
to the positive conclusion that there
was job in the game to mulct the
county for the benefit of individuals.
All In all the matter is taking very
interesting form and promises
enough to make several days talk
following opening of the bag by the
jury.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-12-01
P|entyDoine at
Bijo----Laree
Attendance

The Bio theater made big hits
last night and Sunday night wild
their change OF bill. on which there
are a number of excellent things
which are well worth the patronage
of the public The public recognizes
the fact for there were crowded
houses at performances Sunday
night and again last night. Tonight.
the last of this bill. will also doubt
less witness packed house.
Particularly meritorious on the
present bill are the Buried Alive"
Coney Island beach fun films, which
keep the audiences in an uproar. pro-
viding laughs that are worth dollars
Police Dogs give an exciting five min
utes. An Unpleasant Legacy Is a
prime laugh promoter as is also An
Impractical Journey. Life's Re
alities' and Drink have features
of real merit and value.
The songs accompanying the pres
ent bill give the voice of Mr. Armand
much range and he uses IL 10 fine
advantage. Those who miss the bill
tonight will miss one of the most
pleasurable attractions that the the
aters have yet brought TO the city.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-12-01
pREpARING FOR SALE.

The ladies OF St. BARTHOLOMEW
church are busy preparing for a
Christmas goods bazaar which they
will hold on Saturday, the 18th, in
Ely. In previous years these ba-
zaars have been quite successful and
attractive to the public and this year
the ladies propose that the success
attained shall be greater than ever.
To this end they are busy preparing
attractive articles appropriate to the
season which will be offered for
sale. The bazaar will he held in the
Pheby block during the afternoon
and evening of the day named.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-12-01
CLAIM GRAFT is SHOWN.
Rumors Concerning Grand jury Find
ings Are of Sensational
Character.

The state OF Nevada vs.. Turley was
good many people at this time is
when will the grand jury finish its
work and submit its final report
Question as to what the jury Is doing
Is also a leading one, though the
opinion in this respect is pretty unan-
imous that it is giving practically an
OF the last end of its session to in
vestigation of the order of the coun-
ty commissioners for reindexing of
the county records
Yesterday a quantity OF books
from the Office of the recorder were
brought into the jury room and are
under examination. Also a number
of those familiar with these records
and with the work of reindexing
that was hastily put under way fol-
lowing the order of the commission
ers have been before the grand Jury.
and 1t is reported that more are 10
come. The interest of the jury in
the matter is unquestionably very
lively.
Nothing is known of positive char
acter concerning findings that have
been made or conclusions thar have
been reached, but there is enough
about In the way of fairly authenti-
Gated rumor to indicate that the Jury
has found much bad odor under the
wood pile and that its report regard
ing the matter will not be lacking
in sensational features.
Among other things 1t Is asserted
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-12-01
DEATH CLAIMS YOUNG MAN.
Frank Schott succumbs Ia pneumo-
MIA and Chronic Lung Troubles
-NOfhrr al Bedside.

Frank Schott. employed at the
Smelter in the drafting office for over
"A year and a half. died ar the Steptoe
hospital in East Ely last evening from
pneumonia. One TO complications
with other lung troubles there had
been little hope of saving the young
mans life at any time following his
illness. He was about 2S years of
age and very popular with all with
whom he came in contact. His
mother arrived from Bucyrus. Ohio,
Saturday night on telegraphic call
from DR. Abbott and was with her
son at the time of his death. The
body is at the undertaking parlors of
Neyin, Brown * Graham. from
where il will be sent to the old home
of the deceased in Ohio. Wednesday
morning. the mother accompanying
il east
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-12-01
DIR. WALLACE ILL.

News has been received in the cit
of the illness at Salt Lake OF Dr. l..
l.. r. Wallace. who was called there
several weeks ago 10 attend the late
Mrs. +. p. Gray. Or. Wallace Is re-
ported to be suffering an attack OF
fever In consequence of the reports
received here, DR. l.. Il. Wallace will
leave this morning for Salt Lake 10
attend the sick physician. DR. Glea-
son will attend to the duties of D.
l.. +. Wallace at the mines during his
absence. The many friends in he
district of DR.. Il. l.. K. Wallace sin
cerely hope that his illness may prove
but slight and that he may be able
TO return home shortly The close
and continuous attention hich he
gave to Mrs. Gray during her illness
is thought to be the cause of his
breakdown.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-12-01
NEW BAKERY.

Ben Doane, for some time with the
Zimmerman bakery as driver, has
commenced the construction of a fine
cement and brick oven on lots near
the East Ely bakery and will as soon
as possible complete construction of
a bakery building lie will go into
business INDEPENDENTLY and expects
TO be able TO commence service 10
the public early in the new year.
His establishment will be first c'ass
in every respect
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-12-01
FIRE LOSS $1,000.

\ IRE broke ont at ? o CLOCK yes
terday morning in the company s
boarding house at Shelter. The en-
tire kitchen was destroyed and the
loss will he considerable. owing 20
the fact that all of the provisions
had been placed in the kitchen the
night before To keep from freezing
Mr.. Barnes. of Barnes K Mathews.
who conduct the boarding house. was
in town last night He said that
within two hours after the fire start
ed carpenters were at work on a new
building. Mr.. Barnes estimates the
loss at $1,000
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-12-01
MIN THE MAIL.

Much confusion appears to exist
with the railroad mail service people
with reference to mail for East Ely.
much that is so addressed going TO
the Ely postoffiee. where it is held
until called for The trouble Is stat
ed 10 be due to the fact that East Ely
has not yet been entered in the onI-
eial post Office guide, by which the
railway postal clerks make up their
mail. Ii this is the difficulty IL will
be overcome very shortly. as the Of
fetal guide is issued monthly and
this month will contain the new Office
of East Ely.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-12-01
Much TRAVEL TO MINES.

Travel to and from the mines yes
terday was the heaviest in the history
of the mine suburban service, all
trains being we'll filled, Most of
those who used the trains were IN
town on shopping missions, many la
dies being among the number.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-12-01
CARS FOR sUBuRBANITEs.

A couple new combination cars for
the suburban trains of the Northern
are to be purchased AMI brought here
as soon as possible to serve the rap
idly increasing traffic on the runs
The new ears will have three diyi-
sions, the first being for baggage and
the other two for smoking and ladies
coach purposes
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-12-01
DOUBLE FORTUNE.

Ed Austin. baggageman on the
mine passenger train, has received a
letter from Mrs Austin in Oakland
in which she states mat his brother,
A. Austin. has made rich gold
strike in a mine he is developing in
Mariposa county, Cal 1t the same
time at which the news of the strike
came word was received that the
miners wife had come into a con
siderable fortune through the death
of her father in Pleasant Hill, Mo.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-12-01
NEW RoADsIAsTER.

John Flynn arrived in the city last
evening from Reno, coming to take
the position of C. Carson. who re-
Gently resigned as roadmaster with
the Nevada Northern. Mr.. Flynn is
railroad man of much experience.
He comes here from responsible po-
sition with the Southern Pacific
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-12-01
NOLL COMING BACK.

Pullman Conductor NOII, Tor
long time on the Nevada Northern
run, it is understood, will return TO
this run tonight. Conductor Lake be-
ing called to Salt Lake to take a run
out of that city. Mr.. Noll has many
friends in the district who will be
much pleased TO see him back.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-12-01
LOCAL-PERSONAL
GOES TO LAII..

Walter Van Loan, who did little
shoplifting in tie Lewis drug store
a few days ago, pleaded guilty to the
charge Yesterday before Judge Cart
wright. who sentenced him to -
days in jail or $50 and costs. In de-
fault of fine he was sent 10 jail.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-12-01
RAY RECOVERING.

John Ray. the young American
Bridge worker who fell from an up
per floor of the blast furnace at
Shelter on Saturday and sustained
a slight conclusion of the brain, is
reported as recovering nicely at the
Steptoe hospital. II is now expected
that he will be able TO return to
work within a short time.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-12-01
TO WED THURSDAY.

Prank Willard and Miss Anna
Miller are to be married Thursday
morning at $50 at the Episcopal
church The young couple will leave
on the same mornings train on a
honeymoon trip.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-12-01
IN PHEBY BUILDING.

The grand jury is in session in the
Pheby building in rooms occupied
during the campaign as Republican
headquarters, the opening of court
having deprived il of The use of the
court room.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-12-01
REDUCE THE FARE.

The Nevada Northern yesterday
announced a reduction in passenger
fare between the city and Granite.
which is the name of the new sta
ton at the spur recently built for the
Bunker Hill-Sulliyan and other mines
of the Granite district Tire fare
heretofore has been $1.S5. The re-
duction puts il at $50.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-12-01
THIEVES RAID RANCH.
Garry on Everything Loose About
the Argus Property.

Some enterprisng individuals
made a raid on the Argus ranch Sun
day night and stole everything in
sight, including harness. saddles.
grain and everything else they could
lay hands on. Sheriff Davis has sent
deputies out 10 arrest the guilty par
ties.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-12-01
GO TO SAL. LAKE.

Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Neill left yes
terday for a short visit in Salt Lake
The principal mission snmmoning
Mr.. Neil there is in connection with
the initial shipment of ore made on
Saturday from Bunker Hill-Sulliyan
TO Salt Lake smelter,
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-12-01
SURPRISED THEM.

Contractor Dodson and family were
rendered a very happy surprise at
their new home in East Ely last even
ing when a large number of their
frienls appeared and took possession
of the house. The occasion was in
the nature of an impromptu house
warming and WAS made exceedingly
pleasant.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-12-01
TANES COMING IN.

The trcasnrers Office is taxed TO
its capacity taking taxes and II now
seems probable that there Will he
very few delinquents this year
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-12-01
BACK TO COBRIs.

Agent Ingold of the Northern at
Cobre will return to that point this
morning He will be accompanied
by Mrs. Ingold. they having eonclud-
ed a several days visit with friends
in the camp.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-12-01
PROMINENT RANCHMAN.

c. Paulson. prominent cattle and
ranchman of Wyoming. is in Ely Wis
iting his brother. Mr.. Paulson has
some mining matters in view and ii
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-12-01
BUILDING HOUSE.

Mr. Mcdonald, the saw mill man,
has commenced the construction of
"A cottage on 18th street. East Ely,
Just south of the new school house.
He will later occupy the property.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-12-01
FROM pOCATELLO.

Will Duddleson, son of Superin-
tendent Duddleson of the Northern,
returned To the city last evening
from Pocatello. where he went 10
spend Thanksgiving with friends.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-12-01
VISITING SISTER.

Miss Grace Miller arrived in East
Ely last evening from Searchlight for
a visit with her sister, Mrs. II. w
Edwards. wife of Agent Edwards of
the Northern at East Ely.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-12-01

A general invitation is extended TO
the public by the Clark drug store
to come and inspect its stock of hol-
iday goods that are now being dis
played. Suitable presents for all can
be found in its stock.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-12-01
4. TIE NORTHERN.

!. 4. Bryan, Chas. schubert and
George \. Martin, travelling men. are
registered at the Northern. IL. IL
billiard of Spokane. Wash, and "
II. Frazer of Salt Lake are also regis
tered AT that hotel.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-12-01
GOVERNOR LEAVES.

Governor ID. s. Dickerson left yes
terday for Cherry Creek, where he
spent the day on personal business.
He will leave there this morning for
Carson.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-12-01
CHRISTMAS SALE.

The ladies of 81 BARTHOLOMEW 5
guild will give a Christmas sale on
December II for the benefit of the
church. The sale will be held in
the Pheby building ON Aultman
street from 2:30 TO 10 p. m 2-10
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-12-01

is likely that he will become identi-
fed with the district in the near fu-
ture
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-12-01
HAS RECOVERED.

George Stephenson. manager of the
Northern hotel. who has been on the
sick list for few days, is able TO DC
around again.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-12-01
Happenings Of
A Day in the
District
AZ CHERRY GREEK.

J. r. Marks was a passenger out
yesterday morning for Cherry Greek,
here he is on brewery business.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-12-01
FOR SALE.

Three room shingle cottage fur
nished. East Ely. 1925 cash or in
stallment; cost 500 Apply Bank of
Ely
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-12-01

terday. Only routine business was
transacted.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-12-01

Phone 63-k when wanting laundry
called for and work will be salts
faetorily done by the Troy laundry
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-12-01
COMMISSIONERS.

The county commissioners held
their regular monthly meeting yes
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1908-02-14
WELL-KNOWN SHOE
DEALER PASSES AWAY

Abram s. Jones. well-known shoe
dealer, of No. 612 shipley street, died
in his home. No. s12 West Eighth
street, yesterday afternoon after a
brief illness Of a complication of dis
eases.
Mr.. Jones went to his place Of BUSH
ness yesterday morning as usual.
About IL o'clock he complained Of be-
ing i'll and returned home. Medical aid
was Of no assistance, and he died about
4.3O o'clock.
Mr. Jones had been long engaged in
the shoe business on the Market street
side Of the Shipley street store, but had
later removed his place to the Shipley
street end of the building. He at one
time was a partner with John Paris,
Jr. but Mr.. Paris withdrew a few
years ago, and Mr.. Jones continued the
business without afiiliation.
Mr.. Jones was IS years old. He had
lived in this city nearly all his life He
leaves a widow and two daughters,
Mrs. Henry Smith and Miss Annie
Jones. He was a member of the
Columbia Lodge of odd Fellows, Of the
Red Men. of Washington Lodge Of
Masons and of ST. Johns Commandery,
Knights Templar. The funeral will 0e
held Monday.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1908-02-14
NEW OFFICERS
FOR RED CROSS


Members OF the Grand Council. Legion
of Red Cross OF Delaware met in annua,
session yesterday in their hall, No. SIT
shipley street and elected officers for tn.
ensuing year.
Considerable routine business was trans
acted including the reading OF annual
reports Of the officers. The election OF Of
fcers resulted as follows:
Past grand commander. p. J. Baer;
commander. Lawrence Hill: vice-com.
mander, II. N. razeweil; treasurer, An
drew Morton; recorder. II. c. Williamson;
prelate Walter King; marshal, Georr,
V. Edwards; warden. L. Harry John
son; sentinel, F. p. Granthum. trustees
l.. Harry johnson. G. A. Laws. T. J. Sui.
Ivan; supreme representative. S. ]. Baer,
alternate, Harry Williamson.
Past Commander S. J. Baer was pre-.
sented with a handsome Jewel.
The past supreme commander. Charles
F. Geissler, OF Philadelphia, Supreme
Commander Harry c. Martin, Of Bslu-
more. were present to install the newly,
elected officers.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1908-02-14
DEMOCRAT CLUB
ROOMS ON FIRE
Hotel Guests Alarmed by an
Early Morning Blaze on
Market Street

Fire in the rooms of the Young Mems
Democratic Club. at No. ST. Market
street. last night did damage to the
extent of $500. 1t was thought at first
that the blaze was started by heated
political argument but later it was
put down to spontaneous combus-
ton.
There was really more smoke than
fire, but the timely arrival of the fire.
men probably prevented a serious
blaze. The guests of the Hotel VIII
mington next door were frightened and
about to dash to places of safety, when
Proprietor Albert Bothman and James
A. Bakey. night clerk, succeeded in
pacifying them.
The blaze started in the cloak room
on the third floor Of the building. The
organization suffered most loss by the
destruction of several pictures of
prominent Democrats, which cannot he
replaced, and also to new furniture re-
Gently purchased.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1908-02-14
SPECIAL SERMONS
BY Mr.. HOLLOWAY

The Rev. Thomas p. Holloway, the
new pastor Of Second Baptist Church,
ANNOUNCES that he win preach a series
/ OF sermons in his church. beginning
next Sunday evening. His subjects
viii be:
February l6. 1T Makes No Difference
What We Believe SO Long as We Try
10 do Good" February %. The Voice
of the People is the Voice Of Cod"
March /. when in Rome, Do As
Rome Does" March s. aEvery Young
Man Must Sow His Wild Oats" March
Is, The World Is Growing Worse"
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1908-02-14

The Warren five rolled great ten pins. Il
they don't lose their stride when they &c
TO Rochester, they viii surely bring home
some OF the bacon.
Alsover led the league with $50.
The Fireman's goat" peacefully passe,
away. but It didn't stop him from rolling
a good score.
Al-wilmington rolled ss2 the first gam,
but il wasn't enough to win
Grip" Taylor was wilmington's
best bowler last night.
Huxley is rolling about as good ten pins
as any Of them, and a few more games
like last nisht win put him up with the
leaders IN the average column.
Crescents got some soft games So did
Academy.
lroniield rolled the last game for Good
Times and made 2o9
The Academy drew SO splits IN the three
games That's getting a few.
Kramer was Atlas 800 bowler.
Mcfarland rolled $50 Not much chance
for the high average seekers to gain on
him at that rate.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1908-02-14
HORSEMEN SMOKE
In new CLUB HOUSE

Nearly the entire membewhip ~ Y .e
Delaware Turf Club gathered at the
headquarters OF the organization. No. ipt
King street, last night, the occasion be-
Ing the FIRST smoker given by the club
since its incorporation.
In every room Of the handsomely equip
ped club house were gathered groups OF
well-known local horsomen. who be-
tween pufs Of cigars and pipes, discussed
the merits and shortcomings OF trotters
and PAGERS from the Atlantic 70 tie
Pacific Coasts
William b. Austin. president OF the
club. was the master OF ceremonies and
greeted each member OF the organization
as he entered the reception room on the
second floor OF the club house. And not
little proud was Mr. Austin as the mic.
ture OF his favorite mare Susie Jefferson.
III. which hangs upon the wall OF the
reception room was admired by the horse.
men present, Susie jefferson has never
been seen on the local track with the ex.
eeption Of during the Inter-City races.
but Mr.. Austin win enter her this season
in the matinees and expects her 10 ,urn
the mile in 2i5. or better
Along side OF Susie Jefferson's nict,,ro
hangs picture OF d. G. Jones' Molse
an unmarked one for which Mr.. Jones
predicts great work from this season.
Both Of the pictures were recently pre-
scented to the club by the owners Of the
horses.
During the evening Egan's Orchestra
furnished music and an elaborate lunch
con was served.
fTsf-
The Delaware Turf Club Is composed
of the most prominent horsemen of tho
state its object being for social purposes
ana to encourage the breeding OF horses
ior speed and show purposes. It was or
sanized in November Of last year The
present property occupied by the club was
purchased and was taken possession OF
November %. The club house was form.
any opened on December 3 It now has
membership OF 200 and there are a num-
Der on the waiting list as the meubership
rs limited.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1908-02-14
The Frank Critic.

when Sir John Millais was engaged
In painting his Chill October among
the rushes on the banks Of the Tay,
near Perth" said an English artist, "a
railway porter from the station at Kin.
fauns used to carry the canvas back
and forth for him.
The porter was a quaint chap. His
services were called for many days in
reQuisition. He became quite friendly
with Sir John and seemed to take a
hearty interest in the progress Of the
painting.
"Well. Chill October was eventually
finished and sold a little while after
ward for a thousand pounds. This fac
somehow reached the pOrter's ears. He
met Sir Johns brother-in-law at Kin
fsuns one day and said excitedly:
anon, is't true that Sir Johns sold
t'picture and got a thoosand poond
for't2"
Eyes, certainly was the reply.
"'A thoosand poondg repeated the
porter why. mon, / wadna gi'en half
a Groom fort"
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1908-02-14

Germany distinguishes between two
kinds Of murder-one, premeditated
and intentional, Is punishable by death;
the second. intentional homicide with
out deliberation, is punishable by penal
servitude for from i've to fifteen years.
Dueling in Germany is mlsdemeano
" d special kind Who kills his oppo-
nent in a duel is not charged with
murder or manslaughter, but with
dueling. the punishment for which is
detention in a fortress for fifteen years.
London Chronicle.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1908-02-14
Metlna Postponed.

Although the annual meeting OF the
Trap Shooters League OF Delaware was
to have been held last night at the Hotel
wilmington, there was not quorum OF
members present and the meeting was
again postponed, It having been called
originally for Thursday night Of last
week The object OF the meeting was TO
select officers for the ensuing year as
wen as 70 formulate plans for the spring
shooting. In the league are six clubs.
Wilmington Wawaset, Newark. claymont,
Blue Bail and Dover. No further arrange
ments for holding the meeting were made.