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The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1908-08-01
OVER OCEAN FOR HOURS WORK

Engineer Would Have Returned
Same Day If Steamer Sailed.
Alfred H. Williams, mining engi-
neer Of the English metropolis, has just
crossed the Atlantic ocean to transact
one hours business, says the New York
Herald.
He arrived here on the steamship
Amerika Of the neutrality-suspicious. line
Saturday afternoon. Before twilight
fell he had kept his various appoint
ments, closed the transactions which
brought him to this country and would
now be on his way home had there been
a vessel to carry him. AS it happened.
however, he has been compelled to wait
until Tuesday.
It was not only the brief time reQuir-
ed to carry out his negotiations, but the
fashion in which his most important
engagement was kept that makes Mr..
Williams visit out Of the ordinary,
even in these days Of fast travel. Apart
from his mining business he Is also
interested in railroad affairs In Mex
leo and it was chiefly to consult with a
man from that republic that he made
his 3,OOO-mile journey.
The place chosen for the meeting was
the Waldorf-Astoria, but when the
Amerika was Off Sable Island Mr.. Will
liams found he would be unable to
reach New York at the appointed time
He could not send message because
the big German liner was too far away
from Sable Island for wireless commu-
nication. That same day, however, the
Kronpinzessin Cecilie, outward bound,
hove in sight, the message was sent to
her and in turn transmitted to the ISL
and, whence it was sent to this city.
When Mr.. Williams reached the Wal
dorf his friend from Mexico was await
ing him, they transacted their business
quickly and it was only then that Mr..
Williams discovered to his regret he
would have to wait until Tuesday be-
fore he could depart for home. He was
not inclined to attach much Importance
to the fact that he had made journey
involving virtually two weeks at sea
to effect q transaction requiring no
more than one hour, because for years
he has been a kind Of Phineas Fogg in
the matter Of travel in record breaking
time and on three different occasions
made the trip from London to Mexico
in eleven days, on swift steamships and
the Southern Pacific railway.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1908-08-01

the devices Of this character there Il
the combination stool and cabinet, In
which moderate amount Of music may
be readily stored. But an exceedingly
unique scheme for meeting this prob
lem Is shown in the accompanying cut,
which has been recently embodied In 4
patent granted to Chicago woman.
In this, the panelled end Of the piano
case is made In the shape Of an unob-
trusive door. When this is opened a
number OF shallow receptacles OF such
shape and dimensions as to receive the
sheets, which are usually Of standard
size, are revealed. The proportions Of
this swinging shelf are such as to ac-
commodate four pockets, each Of which
will hold sixty or seventy pieces Of
music.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1908-08-01

he provides entertainment consisting of moving p
lures stereopticon views and singing by professionals
During the entire proceedngs-even the sermon-the
present permitted to smoke, cigars and pipes
being furnished by the preacher Naturally the meetings
are SO well attended that larger hall may soon be nee
essary Mr.. Goodman Is the assistant pastor of regu
lar church, and he has had to undergo criticism for
what too much, In the opinion of many of hh
parishioners, Of Salvation Army ways But some con.
sentative church members who first strongly opposed
Mr. Goodman's methods are said to have been won
over to them.-Leslie's Weekly.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1908-08-01

to be cleaned, espe-
cially those OF
value. In the lat
ter case a mark
cannot be affixed
permanently in In
delible ink to the
goods, but must be
done by means Of
marking pin g."
These are SO called
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1908-08-01
AN AMATEUR READER.
Learned How to s5E1Ocute" but Had
FORGOTTEN How to Read.

Learned How to s'ElOcute'' but Had
Forgotten How to Read.
Wasn't she fine? Wasn't she drs
matic?" one woman eagerly asked an
other, as they left the hall. 1.-THE
things she did with her voice-the way
she made it sob and CULVER in the pa
thetic parts, and get deep and jerH
as If 1t fairly tore her heart in the
tragic ones, and then soar up high and
ring out like a clarion at the end!
Ellen Allerton's little Bessy! Shouldn't
you think her mother'd be proud Of
her."
'Umph!" muttered the other, doubt
fully. Flows Ellen? Bookish as ever
and her eyes as bad? Does Bessy read
alond to her as she usedY'
"Oh, no! Bessy's style is hardh
suited to sick-room, and Ellen's prae
tically an invalid now" was the reply
Its rather a pity-but you wouldn't
want the girls abilities depressed
II shouldn't. / should want them
educated" retorted her friend.
why, Bessy has been taking lesson
In the city" began the other.
II know; and she's learned the us
Of her voice and unlearned how
read. At present-Oh my dear, sn
merely elocutes! She doesn't mean an!
thing. She's concerned with separas
effects, not with consecutive interpH
tation. When she has really mastelH
ner art, her style will suit slckro%
as well as an assembly-room.
"A convalescent friend Of mine aN
her sister, who read to her daily y
hours, were once staying in the san
hotel with a famous actress. One w
the tired readers voice gave out au
denly, and the actress, who was passl@
by along the veranda, saw the lnSanu.
disappointment, and volunteered 10
on with the story.
TT was one Of Jane Austens n0'e.
She read 1t delightfully."-, but just
any other person Of good taste ' W.
and intelligence might have done =. ~
Their the author, the audience nor !,
occasion called for strong ef1ects :.
she intruded none. She rendered w.
quiet sympathy a quiet tale. J.
@Oncs I heard Sir Henry lrVns
liver a scholarly address upon
drama, In the course Of which DC
occasion to quote several dramate +
sages In which, upon the stage "
ways achieved a tremendous enec.
quoted them as any other sc
might They were, at the momens
illustrative points, not acted scenes,
the proper rendering was therel"
speak them intelligently, and DO -
..The two arts Of reading alouu
defamation need not and shoulu
conflict, nor bar each other; at :"
they are one. But If / had to en
between them, it Il the fine art Of !
Ing aloud that should choose.
4 reader who has grown 50 glsa M
has forgotten how to read-Du'
Bessy Is young vet. Another yeaA
she'll know better, maybe
z
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1908-08-01
Could've Work He,

Couldn't Work Her.
"All you married me for was my
title" growled the duke.
WELL" replied the helress, as she
placed her pure In the safe and mixed
up the combination, II at least got
what I married you for-and that is
more than you can say"
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1908-08-01

Of a sewing ma
chine and having
combined Herewith
means whereby the
base OF the cover
serves as a support
for a chair, which
can be used by the
operator OF the ma
chine when the
cover IL removed.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1908-08-01

always q problem
In the household Of
ordinary proper
tions. OF course, It
is possible to Sc
cure by purchase,
music racks and
cabinets in a vari-
ETY. OF forms and
sizes and among
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1908-08-01

is not characteristic Of body of bowling reform
ers. When reformer calls another liar, refers
the argument of another ro he Is very far from
that kingdom Of fraternity which is said to be the goal
Of the Socialist
often said to the dscred Of the Englishman that
"he dearly loves lord Thomas Wentworth Higginson
the acute critics among has asserted that
matter how radical Britisher may be in the days
his youth he is certain to dccept dukes at last But
this acceptance Of the nobility is after ALL nothing
than the homage paid to good manners. The members
of the British nobility usually gentlemen.
In all the hundreds of that the House of Lords
existed is asserted that yet has there
unseemy episode in the discussions of that body
remarkable character Of this fact will be
~ when it is recalled that the lords have pre-
siding officer. If two, dozen a hundred peers
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1908-08-01
ed for use by physicians and surgeons.

The light is car
ried on the head of
the wearer, the
rays being obscured
from the eye, but
are thrown on the
object under exam
nation, such, for
instance, as the
larynx Of a pa
<in~% Tho hoo r.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1908-08-01

"You don't seem to know how to
manage a husband" said the widow
who was wearing weeds for the fifth
time in twelve years.
mo, suppose not" replied Mre
Oncewed. about all I know Is how
to keep one alive"
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1908-08-01
His Great saeraAcs.

.And you promise to give up club
life altogether when we are marrled:~
absolutely, darling"
"How many do you belong tor,
~Only one, the Bachelors club
Boston Transcript.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1908-08-01

all wanted to speak ct once there would be no pov.,
prevent them
However, there has never been debate in Co.,.
Rritains upper legislative chamber where perfect a
Drum has not been preserved.-Chcago Journal
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1908-08-01

In the Forth bridge there Il hor
izontal pull Of 10000 tons on their
bases. Half dozen British ironciads
might be hung upon them without caus,
ing any undue strain.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1908-08-01

Laundryman's Marking Pin.
The proprietors Of laundries are
often at loss to provide satisfactory
method Of marking some of the articles
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1908-08-01

Machine Cover and Chair.
A unique device recently patented
by New York man is an attachment
for use in covering the operating parts
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1908-08-01

'sNot exactly. His affairs are what
should describe as being at the lone
some stage. He is neither rich enough
to be sought after nor poor enough to
have to hustle - Washington Star.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1908-08-01
A NOVEL LURE TO CHURCH.

NOVEL. scheme fol, attracting men, to N
ligious services on Sunday has been de-
vised by the Rev. Sydney Goodman, of Al.
lantic City, whose example pastors in gen.
eral are not likely to follow. Mr.. Goodman
has established what he calls the MEN,
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1908-08-01
THE VALUE OF A GENTLEMAN.

ANY people love to use beautiful and high
sounding words like 'love," ''comradeship'
and fraternity" but are unable to make
such words seem real through the grandeur
Of their own conduct. We never shall see
an era Of brotherhood in the world until
wo havo a raco NJ Oontlomnu Good man.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1908-08-01

Music Rack I'm the Plano.
The plano student Is not long in ac-
cumulating great amount OF music
and the disposition of this material is
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1908-08-01
STRONG AND STEADY
BY nORATl0 AIGER JR
BY n0RATl0 ALGER, JR.

When Jack reached the fence, and be-
gan to pull out one of the rails he un-
derstood his object. His position was
evidently becoming more dangerous.
Jack came back with a triumphant
smile upon his face.
"Now." he said, I've got you ~
Walter watched him warily, and low
cred the plank, ready to convert it into
a bridge as soon as necessary. Jack put
down the rail. 1t was long enough to span
the ditch, but was rather narrow, so that
some caution was needful in crossing it.
Walter had moved several rods farther
up, and thrown the plank across. Though
his chances of escape from the peril that
menaced him seemed to have diminished
since his enemy was also provided with a
bridge, and 1t became now q question of
superior speed, Walter was not alarmed.
Indeed, his prospects of deliverance ap-
peared brighter than ever, for he caught
sight of two men approaching across the
meadow, and he suspected that they were
sent by the boy whom he had hired. These
men had not yet attracted the attention
OF Jack, whose back was turned towards
them. He crossed the rail, and, at the
same time, Walter cross the plank. This
he drew across, and then, leaving 1t on the
bank, set out on q quick run.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1908-08-01

youth 1t is not good for society and good for thu
individuals In every family and in every school + =,
desirable to have stringent regulations II for M
other reason than having them complied with The h,
foundation for character Is the habit Of submission "a
authority and the time to acquire that habit in child
hood and youth. None become so competent "a
wisely direct those who have first learned to ohey
The ooseness and instability in American character ma
its beginning in the looseness and instability of FANNY
discipline snd In the insistence of silly inefficient nr
ents that the ooseness Of discipline shall be carried
into the schools, from which it easily extends into M
colleges. The Hedging in college will turn out much
useful member Of society If he is made to behave
himself or clear out-San Francisco Chronicle
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1908-08-01

a wise man worries over many
things 1 fool never thinks ii.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1908-08-01

and sailors he would not ask for holiday In his own
honor He of respectful remembrance as 1t 49,
Were he to have day himself early in October, it
would be case of football first, Christopher Columbus
nowhere.
Another objection to the proposed holiday is the fact
that the date is close those of other holidays
Our holidays badly punched Against the crea-
ton of any more holidays too, Is the argument that
business is troubled enough by the holidays that have
already
But the best argument Of all against such holiday
the truth that holiday created in honor Of man
should be celebrated the memory of that Bet
us have holidays, which should affection
ate remembrance and do contemptuous disregard
Buffalo Express.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1908-08-01
TOO MANY HoLIDAYsp

HE Governors veto of the bill making Oct.
II legal holiday, to be called Columbus
Day, was no blow at Christopher Column
bus. Were the discoverer OF America to
come back and see, for instance, how far
and how generally Memorial Day is OBJ
served to the honor Of our dead soldiers
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1908-08-01
THE CURSE OF AMERICA.

HE curse Of America is its lack Of d,..
pline. In the family, the school and IN.
college youngsters grow up to do a. th..
please. There is mawkish sept,m.,.
which is evidence Of degeneracy and which
prevents the old-fashioned, wholesome Az
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1908-08-01

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The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-09-08
BUSINESS GAIN
SLOW BUT SURE
LARGE DECREASE SHOWN IN
THE NUMBER OF IDLE CARS
RAILROAD OFFICIALS SPEAK
ENCOURAGINGLY.

The National Prosperity associa-
ton of St. Louis is authority for the
statement that Our prosperity came
with the prosperity of the railroads;
1t declined when adversely struck the
railroads. We do not believe We can
have the full measure of prosperity
again until the railroads are pros
Porous
If the maxim be true. then the full
measure of prosperity is near at
hand, for every evidence points to
returning prosperity 10 all lines of
transportation
II is shown by the latest fortnight
" bulletin of the car efficiency COM
mittee of the American Railway asso-
citation that the total number of idle
cars in this country and Canada on
August 10 was 253 .003.. a decrease
of 2S.61S as compared with the num-
Der on August }. This is a somewhat
more pronounced Improvement than
took place in the preceding two
weeks and is the greatest reduction
In the number of idle cars since the
period ended on June "a.
As a matter of fact, however. the
Improvement is considerably greater
IDd1 appears IIDIl iIitSt Dt-
cause of a decrease of 200 in the
number of bad order cars, which are
not included in the total of surplus
cars. The actual gain made during
the Two weeks ended August 19 is
therefore 3.S1S cars. figure which
is close to the best fortnightly show
ing made since the panic.
Salt Lake railroad men also speak
Thursday. One of them. discussing
the movement of livestock. is quoted
| by the Tribune as saying that this
year the shippers experience no diff
Guilty in securing cars. Sheepmen, in
particular, are thankful for this. In
years past they have had TO wait
anywhere from two days TO two
weeks after the date agreed upon TO
get cars TO ship their sheep, and this
has meant a serious loss TO them be-
cause of shrinkage and also because
they did not get TO the market by
the date they desired. This year
| they have no difficulty in getting cars
and thus their loss is virtually over
come. There are plenty of cars and
/ no congestion is expected this fall. :
Another railroad representative
said that passenger business was
splendid and freight business is pick
ing up rapidly. A considerable
amount of structural steel is coming
west and other building material.
Large consignments of goods are be-
ing received by merchants. showing
that their business is in good eondi-
ton. and much machinery is also be-
ing shipped. showing that all indus
tries are prosperous. Not since the
panic. said this official. has the out
look been so encouraging or has
there been so much freight business
moving. All of which is cheering
news
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-09-08
DRILLING CONTEST.
Promises TO BE Live Exent-May BE
More Participants Entered.

Whatever else is doing Sunday aft
ernoon the drilling contests will not
lack vigor This was shown yester-
day afternoon when Ben and Ollavio
Cruciani issued a challenge TO Ole
Johnson and b. T. Cordry, for a
meeting for a side bet of from 500
to $500 to the side This will not
include the purse of $50 with added
money which will be gotten together
during the week.
The two teams are more than
anxious 10 get together and will
without doubt bring a large follow
ing with them from the mines. There
was no opportunity yesterday for
them 10 get together, as Johnson and
Cordry when drilling split the rock
which was to be used. \ new block
will be provided between now and
Sunday.
II was stated yesterday by men,
Der of the committee in charge that
another team from the mines would
probably take part in the meet With
this addition the sport would be
greatly heightened and without doubt
a larger crowd than would otherwise
attend will he present.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-09-08
NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that pur-
suant to the authority conferred by
Section rs of An Act TO provide for
a reorganization of the system OF
school supervision and maintenance,
10 repeal all Acts and parts of Acts
in conflict Herewith. and matters
properly connected Herewith" APP
proved March 20, 1907.
The Board of Trustees of East Ely
School District propose and intend to
direct the levy of a special school tax
by the Board of County Commits
sioners of White Pine county, Ne
vada, of Twenty-Five Cents on each
One Hundred Dollars of assessed
valuation of the taxable property
within the said East Ely School Dis
trict. for the reason that in their
Judgment, as said Board of School
Trustees, the school moneys to which
said East Ely School District shall
be entitled for the coming school
year will not be sufficient without
such special tax, 70 maintain the
school OF said district properly and
for sufficient number of months.
II. II. PLATE,
ARTHUR DAVIES,
A. VALJEAN,
Trustees.
First publication August IA. 1908
Last publication September "A. 1908
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-09-08
sNELTER TRAINS.
NINE TRAINS.

Leave Ely City
a. m Gas 100 p. m. 4:90
Returning Leave Mines
an 1:4o p. m. 1870 $50
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-09-08
NEW DIRECTORATE

Al meeting OF the Nevada AIpine
Mining Co last week 5. II. Brady
was elected president: f. ]. Roberts,
vice president: \. 7. Johnson. treas
nrer. and T. j. Lynch secretary and
general manager, says the Bonanza.
W. b. Alexander OF the Montana-To-
nopah was added TO the directorate.
The Nevada Alpine, which is sit.
nated at Lone Mountain, has already
produced over 100000. The ores
average $13s per ton by the carload.
II is a lead carbonate carrying sill
yer and small amount Of gold.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-09-08
WILL MILL HUMBOLDT ORE.

So thoroughly has the Kindergar-
ten mill demonstrated its ability to
recover the values from high grade
rock that the owners of the Wihuja
lease on the Therien ground have
Just decided TO abandon the intention
of shipping 80 tons of sensational
ore and instead will have ii run
through the Kindergarten mill. BY
SO doing a product weighing but a
small fraction of the crude ore can
be obtained and shipped by express
and sold practically at bullion rates.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-09-08
OPINION ON MARKET
STILL UNSETTLED
Special Developments During Meek
Weakened Speculative Ass,Imp-
fions-Siixer Continues Down.

NEW YORK. Sept Speculative
opinion over the existing levels Of
values of securities showed some unr
settlement last week, without any
apparent change in fundamental con-
ditions to explain the doubt suggest
ed by the action of the stock market.
Sentiment continues hopeful over the
prospects for Improvement of bust
ness. and confident in the present
strength of the financial position.
Some misgivings We're manifested.
nevertheless. that the prices have
been pushed 10 an unwarranted level
as result of the unusual abund-
ance of credit facilities and in anti
eipation of the coming betterment at
too rapid a rate
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-09-08
MARKETS, MINING AND METALS
AMALGAMATE OFFICER
TAKES OPTIMISTIC WEN

; Salt Lake, Sept. 7-Benjamin
> 3. Thayef. assistant to President
, Rogers of the Amalgamated
, company is in Butte making an
> inspection OF the mines and
, other properties of the company.
, Mr.. Thayer takes an optimis-
> tie view of business conditions
; and says that the supply Of COP
, per was never smaller than to-
, day.
, He thinks that business I'M
. provement will be slow until
> after election, but it will be
, gradual and sure.
, He states that none of the
; Butte producers has any copper
, supplies of any account on hand
. and that il is we'll known that
, consumers are buying only for
, their needs from day to day.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-09-08
NEVADA NORTHERN RY.
TIME TABLE.
Effective July 18th. 1905.
N0RTHBOrND.
SUBURBAN TRAINS.

Liza ' T. Ell III IQiA IL 4.
Daily.
A. m. s.6.3o S:25 1910 1876
p. IN. ..1;10 2:45 4;50 600 CSC
LEAVE ELY FOR ELY CITY.
A. m. 6: $50 S:35 1850
P. m. 1905 1:2o 2:55 500 $40
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-09-08
DEVELOPMENTS OF WEEK.

Special developments during the
week weakened some of the purely
speculative assumptions on which
large market operations had been
based. and dashed the feeling of con-
fidenee with which the advance had
been followed There was much dis
eussion over The absence of any con-
ditions TO the American Smelling &
Refining board of directors AT the an
nual meeting, as the acquisition of
large holdings in The company for
STANDARD Oil Interests had been al
legged as a reason for the strong tone
of the stocks. There were state
ments made also of diminution in
the holdings of the interest in con-
troll of the company as voted al the
annual meeting.