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The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1909-05-16

dividend from furniture business no
doubt,
Now that summer is coming ON
we trust the tennis interest will he
taken up and the courts PM in prop
er shape. \ wire netting between
courts is essential.
Mrs L. S. Manson. mother OF our
well known e. 5, Manson OF the
power house. arrived in East Ely
Monday night from Berkeley Cal,
and is at the Steptoe. She intends
making her son an extended visit
The regular Thursday afternoon
club meeting last week was at the
home of Mrs. Mcpherson. \ very
pleasant and instructive program
was rendered. All had delightful
afternoon. The next meeting will be
at the home of Mrs Gladdine
The townsite section OF the union
church in McGill will met at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas, on
Friday evening. May Il. at 5 o o'clock.
This will he an occasion of special
interest as the Rev : III. Jones.
pastor evangelist for the state of
Nevada and Rev. + II. Robinson.
Sunday school missionary vii be
present. \ cordial invitation is eN-
tended 10 all 10 attend this service.
The children at McGill become
4.s4 arb In
Sabbath school each week. \ large
attendance marked the meeting last
Sunday The time has been changed
TO 1890. this being a more desirable
hour during the warm summer
months The subject of plans for a
program on Children's Day. was dis
cussed, and very soon the ladies will
be working with their usual enthusi-
asm to make the entertainment a
worthy one.
The last dance of the winter series
given by the X. of p Social club was
held at Stones hall. May 9th. These
dances won so much popularity that
the members were asked by their
many friends and through special
request, to give summer series.
The members held business meet
ing last Monday and decided to re-
spond TO the wish for the summer
series of dances. The next dance will
be the first of this series. II will be
held May 18th at Stones Amusement
hall. These dances are TO be strictly
invitation as have been those in the
past.
The regular meeting OF the Whist
club was held at the home Of Mrs.
+. {. Leak. last Tuesday night.
/ The prizes were awarded a. follows.
Ladies. Mrs. +. {. Leak.
First Gents. Ben West.
Consolation-Ed Leak.
Booby-Mrs. \. Z. Asper and Jas.
| d. Watson.
The latter WAS Catch-up,
/ Jimmy
/ Delicious refreshments we're
served and the music was fine.
After The regular session, they
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1909-05-16

Bad feeling between Mathew By
nun and Willard Wylie. brother-in-
laws. at Dukedom. Ky. caused them
10 kill each other.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1909-05-16

The monthly social Of the Town
site Sunday school will be held
Wednesday the 18th AT the home oi
Mrs. &. W. Irwin.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1909-05-16

Nurse. Announcing the expected
Professor. It's little boy" PROBES
sor. (absent mindedlyD Well, ASK
what he wants. boston Tran
cript
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1909-05-16

The constitutionality OF the so
called manufactures bin in Ten
nessee Il 10 be tested by ]. G. Ray
a millionaire distiller.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1909-05-16
NEW METHODIST STRUCTURE WILL BE FINE ONE
PREsBYTERIANs TO ORGANIZE CONGREGATION IN
EAST ELY TO NIGHT-sTATE WORKERS ARRIVE TO
PARTIcIPATE-cHURcH SERVICES TO-DAY.

Excavation Tor the new Methodist
church in East Ely is To commence to-
morrow Contract for The work has
been awarded by the church trustees
to Contractor DcSautelle. who Is
ready 10 begin at once and rush The
work with all possible speed.
Rev. j. r. Barr and the church
trustees are now figuring on other
contracts and lay the time eNcava-
ton work Is finished there will be
material and contractors on the
ground for more of the work.
The church which it TO be built
will he after the plans drawn by
Architect Meyers of East Ely. They
represent an edihce of modern
character in every respect rs we'll as
4 building Of much beauty and
stability II will be one of the finest
churches in use in the state
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1909-05-16

The Union sunday school in the
upper townsite in MeGill will meet
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Gladd-
Ing, this morning. at 10 o'clock. The
Sunday school in the lower camp
at MeGill has changed It's hour from
2:so Sunday afternoon TO 1880 a.
m, and will hold its first morning
session today in the school ohuse,
There will be Preaching service In
the school house next Thursday eyen-
Ing At S o'clock.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1909-05-16
WISE AND OTHERWISE.

Conceal thy domestic llls.-Thales
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1909-05-16

is the baby strong" Well.
rather. You know what a teFmen-
dous voice he has?" Yes, Well, he
lifts that FIVE or six times an hour. =
Kansas City Journal.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1909-05-16

The bakers strike at Chicago re-
suited IN the murder OF Henry
Tsesibohm. driver. who was shot
BY strikers.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1909-05-16

Mrs. J. II. White left yesterday
morning for Seattle on an extended
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1909-05-16

Now that summer Is coming ON
we trust the tennis interest will he
taken up and the courts phi in prop
er shape. \ wire netting between
courts is essential.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1909-05-16

dividend from furniture business no
doubt.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1909-05-16

English Is funny language after
ali. isn't it," why so?'' Il heard
man talking OF political candi-
date the other day. say: If he only
takes this stand when he runs he'll
have q walkover baltimore An
erican.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1909-05-16

Mrs. E. s. Manson. mother Of our
well known E., S. Manson Of the
power house. arrived in East Ely
Monday night from Berkeley Cal,
and is at the Steptoe. She intends
her son an extended visit
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1909-05-16

May kiss you?" The girl
hastily consulted a document. You
may" she said. why did you con-
suit that papef7" To see IL there Is
anything IN our lease prohibiting II. "
Louisville Courier Journal. ~
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1909-05-16

was furnished Win pure spring
water and the townsite will soon he
furnished with the same For the
present TWO water wagons will de.
liver this water 10 the townsite
}. \: King aud Lee S. Fox Of
Phoebe drove down from their camn
to MeGill Monday to look over the
situation here. They were very favor
ably impressed and say much Is In
store for this district
WISE AND OTHERWISE.
Conceal thy domestic ills.-Thales
Pride. the never failing vice OF
fools.-Pope.
THERE'S nothing more divine IN
this world than simple humanity
Chicago Tribune.
About the only use some young
fellows make OF their heads Is to
hold their hats In place Dallas
News
My wife can cook. said the Ben
ediet proudly. Don't worry. may
be she won't" answered the
hatchelor.-Life.
Nurse. announcing the expected
j" Professor. it's little boy" Profes-
sor. tabsent mindedly) Well, ASK
what he wants. boston Tran
cript
rs the baby strong?" We'll.
rather. You know what tsrmen-
dous voice he has?'' Yes, We'll, he
lifts that FIVE or six times an hour
Kansas City Journal.
May kiss you?" The girl
hastily consulted a document. You
may" she said. why did you con-
suit that paper7" To see IL there Is
anything In our lease prohibiting II. +"
louisville Courier Journal. ~
English Is a funny language after
all. isn't it," why so?' Il heard
date the other day. say: If he only
takes this stand when he runs he'll
have q walkover - baltimore Am
erican.
The bakers strike at Chicago re-
suited IN the murder OF Henry
Taesibohm. driver. who was shot
by strikers.
The constitutionality of the so
called manufactures bill in Ten
nessee Il 10 be tested by ]. G. Ray
millionaire distiller.
Bad feeling between Mathew By
nun and Willard Wylie. brother-in-
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1909-05-16

The regular Thursday afternoon
club meeting last week was at the
home of Mrs. Mcpherson. \ very
pleasant and instructive program
was rendered. All had a delightful
afternoon. The next meeting will be
at the home of Mrs. Gladdine.
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1909-10-29
SEHDSOPEN
LETTER TO ALDRICH
Congressman Fowler Tells Why He Is
Opposed to "Monarehiat'
Bank Plan.

Elizabeth. n D., oct. 25.-CharIes
n. Fowler, congressman from the
Fifth New Jersey district, and former
chairman of the house committee on
banking and currency, Sunday ad.
dressed am open letter to Senator Mel.
son W. Aldrich OF Rhode Island, chair
man Of the monetary finance commit
tee Of the senate, challenging him to
a joint debate m one or more cities.
on the subject Of central bank
IN the letter Fowler says he is OPP
posed 70 the establishment OF a cen.
tral bank. under existing conditions,
because he believes with il would
cause most discouraging and dis
heartening fayoritism aud the ultimate
destruction Of our purely individual
and independent form Of banking
The proposition Fowler proposes to
discuss follow
First-A central bank viii not ef-
rect nor accomplish the necessary re-
forms Of our finances and currency,
is unsuited TO our condition, will ac-
centuate many OF our present evils
and will precipitate and develop other
evils of most serious nature
Second Our financial and currency
problems must be solved upon eco.
nomic lines of an entirely different
character.
assert that you cannot successfully
and benehcially superimpose a mon
archical form Of banking upon nearly
25.O0O individual independent free
banking institutions which have grown
up and developed in harmony with the
principles Of our republican form Of
government and are themselves repub-
lican in form and character.
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1909-10-29
LAST CLEVELAND
APPOINTEE DEAD
Associate Justice, Rufus w. Peekham
Of the United States Supreme
Court Died Sunday.

Albany, n " oct 25-Rufus W.
Peekham. associate Justice Of the
United States supreme court. died at
S.15 o'clock Sunday at Coolmore, his
summer home at Altamont. Albany
county Death was due to complica.
tlon Of diseases heart trouble, Bright's
disease and hardening Of the arteries
contributing.
Justice Peekham had been In i'll
health for some time but his condition
was not considered serious until re.
Gently. Following adjournment of the
May term OF the United States SUI
preme court he came on from Wash
ington with Mrs Peckham TO spend
the summer at Altamont, expecting to
return for the beginning OF the Oeto-
Der term.
few days ago his condition became
such that his physician said he was
likely to die at any time or might
linger for several months Up to a
few days ago Justice Peckham ex-
hibited considerable strength and was
able to be about the house. The cir.
eulatory disturbance, which eontribut-
ed to his death. was first noticed
about six years ago
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1909-10-29
ASK FOR REDEPOSIT
OF GUARANTY FUND
Pass Resolutions Pointing out the
Amendment Desired to the Pres
ent Bank Guaranty Law.

Tulsa okla. oct "a. The east sec.
ton Of the state Bankers Association
which met IN semlannual meeting in
this city yesterday, after condemnine
the guarantee deposit law as exempn
fed in the recent failure ot the co
umbia Bank aud Trust company oI
oklahoma city. demaned that oklaho
ma banking laws undergo radical
amendments
The amendments wanted we're EN-
bodied IN a series OF four resolutions
as follows
First That the state banking board
be abolished aud that the management
aud control of the guarantee fund be
placed IN the hands Of the state bank
commissioner
Second That the guarantee fund be
redeposlted with the banks from
which it originated without interest
Ehifd Ihat the state near the eN
pense OF maintaining and operating
The guarantee fund
Fourth-That upon the liquidation
Of any bank that this bank shall take
over as an asset 80 per cent Of th,
unused portion Of the guarantee fund
contributed By this bauk The easi
section OF the state lSnkers Assocla
tion comprises the Third congressional
district within the confines Of which
are located some of the largest banks
in the state, which were largely rep
resented az the meeting today
The meeting was followed By ban
qnet at the RradF hotel last night
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1909-10-29
M'CARREN'S DEATH
CAME EARLY TODAY
Aged Mother Had Been Kept in lgnor.
anee Of Sons conditlon--senator
Realized Death Was at Hand.

New York. Oct % Patrick Il Me.
Cauen. state senator and democratic
leader of Brooklyn. died az ST. Cath
crimes hospital Brooklyn at ls15
O'Clock this morning. never having
completely rallied from the effects Of
the operation for appendicitis, October
18th
His death was not unexpected. IN
fact. the senator himself realized
throughout the afternoon and the
earlier part OF the night that the end
was near
To physicians In consultation over
him yesterday he said "Gentlemen,
know what you have come for No
need for consultation ! knew was
dying the day walked into this
hospital / have made a study Of my
own case. and find my trouble is an
old heart aud an old stomach II
you could replace them with new
ones there might be a chance of my
getting better
One of the pathetic features Of
Senator McCarrens illness is that his
aged mother had not been apprised
of his condition She thinks the cam
paign kept him from home and Sen.
ator McCarren insisted that she be
kept IN ignorance for fear the shock
might be toe great for her
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1909-10-29
Spokane Mayor in Letter
Urges Commission Plan

uatiye affairs OF the city government.
become checks and hinderances al.
ylding or shifting the responsibility
and producing irrespousibility The
method traditionally deemed necea
sary In political government when
considering matters of general policy,
results in an endless catalogue OF
municipal sins, both Of omission and
commission unmproved streets bro
ken pavements. defective sidewalks,
inadequate sewer systems delayed
yiaducts, insufficient water supply.
ruined laws lack of proper control
over public service corporations, and
worst OF an that most conspicuous
blot on American government muni-
cipal corruption Il places no pre-
mium upon official alertness but in.
stead Is direct incentive 70 official
slothulness. petty chickering's cabals
and intrlgues
IN our city government we do vast
quantities OF business IN the legisla.
tive manner which. TO be successful
or economical must be conceived aud
executed by the same group Of men IN
the strictly administrative manner
We pave a street with all the legisla.
tive formulae OF proceedings attend.
ant upon the preparation and passage
of tarrin measure or criminal code.
IN recent years. the proper solution
Of this impossible situation has ap.
parently been found by some Amerl.
can cities The general scheme nd
opted has been to concentrate Ia one
small body OF men, chosen by the
entire electorate, all the admiuistra
tive and governmental functions of
tne city As a means of effective Ell
cheney such a plan represents the
best mode that American business ex.
perleuce has developed Elected by
the popular vote and subject to recall.
such a body is fully responsible to the
people If there is added to this, as
part of the general plan. the initia.
tive and referendum, full assurance of
the representative quality Of the body
is procured
"On the other hand the ample pow
ers and responsibilities of the posi-
tions are sufficient TO attract men of
greater ability and ealiber than are
ordinarily under our present plan
The experience of the cities that have
adopted the system here suggested is
altogether favorable to It.
Upon the considerations stated, |
am convinced Spokane should take
steps to change It's form of govern
ment to one OF the kind already indi
Gated and that the change should be
effected with all reasonable expedi-
ton TO that end purpose. within a
few days. to name a committee to in
vestigate and report as soon as praeu-
cable upon the general plan and out
line of a proposed charter such rs ]
have herein suggested
Il earnestly suggest to the citizens
Of Spokane that IN the meantime they
give to this subject their thoughtful
consideration and that with a view to
intelligent discussion of any proposed
plan they inform themselves as fully
as possible concerning the experin-
oea of other cities having the commits
sion form of government
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1909-10-29
$4,000 CASH PURSE FOR
JEFFRIES-JOHNSON FIGHT
By Associated Press

By Associated Press
New York, Oct 25A representa-
tive of Joseph {. Miller head of the
1Ol ranch at Bliss, Okla, today made
an offer Of SEQ, 600 cash purse for
the Jehries-Johnson fight Miller
stands ready to meet competitors for
the fight and has already placed the
matter before Governor Haskell with
IA view Of obtaining his consent for the
battle Jeifries' manager said today
that any offers for the fight at this
time are too premature, as Jenries
wants first to get Johnson to sign
articles
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1909-10-29

Spokane. Wash, Oct % Cumbrous
irresponsible and exuogagent at best
and am assurance OF THEFT iuealoiency
and waste if controlled by dishonest
and incapable men, the few OF the
terms employed By Mayor Nelson S.
Pratt in an open letter to the people
of Spokane directing attention to the
weakness of the present system of
municipal government and urging
them to adopt tho commission plan.
lie also announces that be win ap.
point representative committe in a
few days 10 Investigate and report
the general outline Of new city char
ter primarily with a view to bringing
the matter to an issue az special
election early 10 1910
This IS IN line with Mayor Pratts
recent declaration that he is ready TO
step out of office. 20 which he was
elected last MAY for term Of two
years. IN the event OF Che adoption Of
the commission plan and Is the re-.
suit OF the bitter quarrels among mem.
bers OF the city council and the board
Of public works. This opposition has
not only handicapped the chief execu.
tive IN carrying out his pledge 20 give
the people Of Spokane q business ad.
miulslraton. but has also delayed sew
eral million dollars worth OF street
bridge and water system Improve.
ments and other public work in vari
ous parts of the city
The full text Of Mayor pratts let.
ter Is appended
My experience tsix years. in The
two departments of this cIty's govern.
ment. IN the council and as mayor
coupled with careful and intimate OBJ
seryations Of It's workings ia detail
have persuaded me 20 the conclusion
that our system Is a failure As a
political organization there is no ex.
cuso for it's existence. because all It's
functions are of a business and ad-
ministratiye. rather than political
nature AS an administrative organi-
zation. Il Is cumbrous, irresponsible,
dilatorye and extrayageut-m word
it is totally inefficient aad inadequate.
Even when controlled by honest and
capable officials, such an organization
cannot be successful, while il coutroll-
ed by dishonest and incapable men, il
is doubtful If any device OF human con.
triving affords greater opportunity and
assurance Of theft luefllciency and
waste
The two functions Of government
political aud administrative the first
governing and the latter business
doing. apply 70 municipal affairs in
widely different proportions Prob
ably it is not too mach to say that
nineteentwehtletls Of the things to
be done By municipality belong to
the latter class The American poll.
tieal organization adapted to govern
ing 20 leglslating and 60 laying down
aud enforcing OF rules Of conduct aud
right as TO persons and property Is
wholly unnecessary and inadequate
when used for the transaction Of mum.
eipal business
"The checks and balances of the
American system OF political organi-
zation when applied 20 the admins
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1909-10-29
IMUSKOGEE MEN BUY
KANSAS CITY BANK
By Associated Press

By Associated Press
Muskogee Okla, Oct 25.-Rev. T
NJ johnson and c. B. McCluskey OF
Muskogee, have purchased the Sc
|curity National bank Of Kansas City
and will Increase the capital stock "a
100000 at once according 70 an.
nouncement made here today John.
son is the controlling factor IN the
First National bank 81 Muskogee and
McCluskey is president of the Okla
homa State bank, Of Muskogee.
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1909-10-29
INVOLVES 100000 OF
INDIAN TRIBAL FUNDS
BY Aasoclated Press.

~ AasOclated Ffess.
Washington D c oct 25.-A half
million dollars IN the Cherokee.Choc-
taw and Chickasaw tribal fund is in
volyed in the decision announced to-
day by the comptroller of the treasury.
authorizing the disbursing officers to
pay claimants, who satisfy him that
they are entitled to receive money ON
behalf o. minors OF deceased allottes
without incurring the expense of the
judicial appointment of guardians. or
administrators
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1909-10-29
EXCITEMENT CREATED
IN COTTON MARKET
~ Aseoeiafed Presa

By Associated Press
New York oct % There was
great excitement in the cotton mar
ket today. following the government
gin report and prices made new high
records December cotton sold at
Sf411 May S14.25 The big gains
i'm Liverpool and the bullish crop es
innate by English experts were added
influences
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1909-10-29
HUTCHINSON LABORER
KILLS SELF AND WIFE
BY Associated Press

BY Associated Press
Hutchison, Kans. oct 25 Martin
e Thayer aged G., a former laborer
at local salt works shot his wife
Mary A. Thayer at their boarding
house here last night and then shot
and killed himself The woman died
this morning The fear that his fam
ly would have him adjudged insane
led Thayer to commit the deed
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1909-10-29
Excelsior City Lot Co.

Please call and sic D. S. warren
before buying your harness. fly nets,
buggies, wagons. binders. mowers and
all kinds of hay tools. We pay no
rent therefore we can sell cheaper
than those dealers who pay big rent.
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1909-10-29
PICTURES SERVE TO IDENTIFY
BODY or DIVINE HEALER

Hastings. Neb, Oct % Hector
Mclean. Of Brush. Colo, a brother Of
the late Charles Mclean (schlatter)
arrived here today Mclean had pic
lures of his brother at the ages Of
thirty forty. and sixty, compared
with the features Of the dead man they
revealed his Identity The funeral Of
Mclean was held today.
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1909-10-29
ELECTRIC LINE FROM
ST. LOUIS CHARTERED
By AsaoeIatad Press

Jefferson city. Mo.. oct. 25 The
secretary Of state, today issued a
charter to the ST. Louis & Kansas City
Electric Railway company with q cap.
ltal OF S5,0O0.00O The road is to have
branch from Glasgow to Brookneld.
The directors include W Cawthorn,
of Columbia Mo, and ~ II Griffith
OF Hays, Kans
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1909-10-29
TAFT READY TO DEPART
ON TRIP DOWN RIVER
By AsgoeIated Press

BY Associated Press
St Louis, No. Oct 25 Taft arriv-
ed here this morning prepared for a
busy eight hours before departing this
evening on twelve hundred mile
voyage down the Mississippi At the
Colisium he spoke before great
crowd Two hundred congressman,
tnirty-three governors and a score of
United State senators greeted the
president today