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The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1909-12-31

Hugh McGreggor, president of the
carpenters union, and Republican
candidate for recorder at the last
election, died at midnight at the
Steptoe hospital as the result of in
juries sustained at Copper Flat
shortly after the noon hour yester-
day, in consequence of blast fired
on the roadside quarter of mile
away.
! Mr.. McGreggor was employed as
head carpenter at the Eureka shaft
of the Ely Central. He was on his
way to lunch at the Ely Central
boarding house at the time of the ac-
cident. A short distance from the
Eureka shaft the Nevada Consoli-
dated has a gang of men grading for
the B line, to run from the east side
of the pit to the Star Pointer shaft.
The ground is frozen, and it has been
necessary to blast out the rock. A
number of heavy blasts had been pre-
pared at the noon hour, and Mr.. Nc
Greggor passed the spot on his way
to the boarding house.
He was with the mine shift at the
time, and parted with them at the
railroad track in front OF the pit,
they going to the road and he taking
a short cut. 1t was about this time
that the shooting began, and the air
was filled with rocks. Mr.. McGregof
was within 80 or 40 feet of the
boarding house when a heavy rock
descended upon him. He must have
seen it coming, but too late to get
out of the way. He threw UP dis
right arm, and the next moment he
was lying on the ground. His fellow
workmen ran to his assistance and
bore him to the house. DR.. Lew
Wallace was Immediately summoned.
The doctor bandaged McGregor
as well as possible and took him on
the next train to the Steptoe hospital,
where his condition steadily became
lower in spite of all that could be
done. Examination had shown that
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1909-12-31
SENSATION
N END Of
THIS EARL
Rumor has it That Duel
in Paris Brought Fatal
Results to Englishman

LONDON, Dec. 30.-Earl Percy
Algernon George, formerly under
secretary of state for India, died to-
day at Paris. The death of the earl,
although declared by the family to
have resulted from complications fol-
lowing an attack of pneumonia, is
reported in certain circles to have
followed wounds received in duel
near Paris some days ago.
The death of Earl Percy when 1t
became known here today, created
something of sensation among
those who are more or less acquaint-
ed with the Englisman's affairs. The
theory of a duel is credited. in high
quarters where it is believed that the
family is suppressing the facts.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1909-12-31
VICTORIOUS BEAUTY browns.
just Crowned, She, Teacher .ano
Chum Perish on Home Trip.

BEDFORD, Ind, Dec. 3O.-Laura
Currans, who had just received the
prize "for the prettiest girl in the
school district" Alma Utterback, her
chum, and William Johnson, the
girls school teacher, were drowned
last night as they were trying to
reach their home after school So
cial by crossing Indian Greek in a
rowboat. The boat upset and they
were unable to reach the bank
through the icy water.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1909-12-31
COFFEE DRINKERS BIG BILL.
Pay $64, 100000 for Fragrant Berry
Mostly From Brazil.

WASHINGTON, d. c., Dec. 30
Every American who takes his cup
of coffee might like to know that in
10 months of this year he has help
ed use up $64,000,000 worth-845,-
100000 pounds-and that eight
ninths of it came from South Amer
lea.
OF all that, Brazil furnished more
than 100000 pounds of the de-
licious beans.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1909-12-31

legality of the recent act of the pres
ident in revoking grants of alcohol,
tobacco and otner monopolies.
The governments of Honduras and
Costa Kica today made formal ac-
acknowledgement of the presidency OF
Madriz, expressing confidence in the
stability of his administration and
renewed protestations of friendship
for the republic of Nicaragua.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1909-12-31
APPEALS TO FRANCE.
Paris Publication Declares White
Slave Traffic Exposures
National Disgrace.

PARIS, Dec. 30.-The Matin to-
day declares that the findings of the
United States immigration Bureau
in the recent report which placed
France as first among the nations
exporting so-called white slaves, con-
stitutes national disgrace and ap-
peals to the government to COM
mence Immediately cooperative
movement with Washington for the
suppression of the traffic.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1909-12-31
PERIsHED FOR HIS MAGIC.
Indian Medicine Man Confident HI
Could Quiet the Winds.

JUNEAU, Ind, Dec. 30.-Laura
cause Sic Shen Jim, an Indian medi-
cine man, insisted that by his magic
he could quiet the winds, he himself
and six others were drowned yester-
day while trying to reach Juneau
from Gambler Bay in a canoe. The
victims of the accident, besides the
medicine man, were his mother, his
wife, two sons, a daughter-in-law
and a grandson.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1909-12-31
BEAR BLOCKS JAIL BREAK.
Trained for Purpose, Sheriff's Pc
Proves Effective Warden.

HOUSTON, Tex, Dec. 30.-Daisy,
the trained bear of the Harris cOun-
ty Jail here, last night prevented a
wholesale escape of prisoners. Four
who had sawed their way from their
cells, and were attempting to free
the other prisoners, were "treed" by
Daisy and captured when her growis
awoke the sheriff.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1909-12-31
MORMON CHURCH TAKES A
STAND ON ACTRESS Name.

SALT LAKE, Dec. 30.-The Nor
mon church authorities Rave can
celled contract providing for the
appearance of Harry Lauder, the
Scottish comedian, at performance
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1909-12-31

SEATTLE MAN MARRIES
INTO TAFT FAMILY

NEW YORK, Dec. 3O.@
With the president of the
United States as guest, Miss
Louise Taft, his niece, was
married today to Geo. H.
Snowden, of Seattle, at the
residence of her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Henry w. Taft. The
wedding was attended only
by relatives and friends. Aft
er years voyage abroad,
the couple will reside in Sc
attic.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1909-12-31

in the Tabernacle on January 9Th.
The explanation is offered that one
of the female imrersonators accom-
panying Lauder is not of character
in keeping with the sanctity Of the
Tabernacle.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1909-12-31
FAMOUS "COW GIRL"
DIES FROM INJURIES

PONCA CITY, Okla, Dec.
30.-Mrs. e. J. Milhan,
known throughout the coun-
try in connection with wild
west shows as the Cow
Girl" died here today from
injuries received yesterday,
when her horse fell on her.
Mrs. Milhan lived in New
York and was % years old.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1909-12-31
FIVE BLOWN TO DEATH.
Five Others Injured When Explosive
Works Rose Into Air.

NAPLES, Dec. 50.--An manufac-
tory Of explosives near Caserta ex-
ploded today, five people being killed
and five injured.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1909-12-31

CAPTAIN LOOSE, WHO SAYS He MANUFACTURED POLAR DATA
FOR DR.. COOK.
The Cook contro
the affidavit Captain August Loose declar
that employed data before his
records sent Copenhagen expert navigator BE says ne
proposition
furnish the Danish society at copen
the work the o
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1909-12-31

NEW YORK, Dec. so.-rhe usual
year end furry in the call money
market took place today. loans go
ing to seven per cent on the stock ex-
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1909-12-31
THE YEAR END CALL MONEY
FURRY IS NOT BOTHERS0ME

change during the noon hour, after
opening at 5% per cent. Stocks
were but slightly affected by the tenn
porary advance in money.
Evening journal., 1909-04-09
UNREST OF THE
PARIS POSTMEN
They Demand That the Post
master General Resign
His Office
sy unItea rress neasea speeIal W.,

BY United Press Leased Special Wire.
PARIS, April s.-Trouble in the
ranks Of the postmen and telegraph
ers, who but recently ended a disas-
trous strike. is threatened again today
as the result Of a communication from
the postal employees to Minister OF
Public Works Barthou demanding In
known when Postmaster General Sirl-
yam would quit his office
The postmen say they would nut
have returned to work had not Bar
thou and Premier Clemenceau pron,-
ised them that Simyan would retire
within two weeks. The time is now
up and there is not the least sign of
Simyan quitting Office. II Simyan is
permitted TO retain his Office the post
men say another strike will be called.
Barthou submitted the demand 10
the other minister's The cabinet is
unwilling to submit to any further
humiliation at the hands of the post
men, yet they fear that to ignore the
present demand will precipitate anoth-
er strike and add to the gravity Of the
threatened May 1 demonstration.
The government today began an in
vestigation of the recent mutiny in
Clairvieux prision which was not sub
dued until troops were called out. The
outbreak is said to have been due tc
encouragement from wardens in sym
pathy with the revolutionary move
ment
Evening journal., 1909-04-09
ONE KILLED, FOUR INJURED
IN DUPONT MILL BLOW-UP

BY United Press Leased Special Wire.
WAYNE. n. j.. April Zone man Is
dead. four others are very badly hurt and
$4,000 damage was done by an explosion
that to-day wrecked the black powder
mills Of the E. l. DUPONT Company here.
Nearly every house in Wayne was more
or less wrecked and the force of the ex-
plosion was so great that hundreds OF
panes Of glass were smashed in Paterson,
fve miles away.
Rome Marsh. a workman, was blown to
pieces. and the injured are Thomas Stall
John Launsky, Fred Mauns. and William
crum.
The entire town was thrown into panic
by the explosion and for time it was
feared that the death list was much larger
than It turned out to be. Women and chill
dren were thrown IN their homes by the
force of the concussion. and many were
bruised and so badly frightened they had
to have medical care.
The explosion was caused by friction in
a mill which Marsh, an expert, was using.
Evening journal., 1909-04-09
HOLD WITNESS ON
PERJURY CHARGE
Prosecution of Election Case
Falls With COrderey TeS-
timOny
Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL
GEORGETOWN. Del. April o.
George oscar Taylor. of Laurel. who
was a witness for the State in the
trial OF William T.. Corderey in a case
Of alleged bribery yesterday. was ar
rested after tcstifying and was held
by Magistrate Warrington in $500 bail
for county court on a charge OF
perjury.
Taylor couldn't remember many
statements ho had made under oath
shortly after Corderey's arrest. I'm
which statements he said Corderey had
given him $40 To vote the Republican
ticket. and he denied other parts Of
the original statement He said he
was scared" by Detective Won Leer,
a private sleuth, into making some
statements and also into giving Won
Lee so which was supposed to be
money paid by Corderey Tayor said
he gave his own money 10 Won Leer.
Taylor was arrested on the perjury
charge at the instance Of Attorney
General Gray He was arrested by
Detective Walls and later was taken
before Magistrate Warrington. Eight
men offered 10 go Corderey's bail, and
he was released on bond.
Attorney General Gray put Taylor
under a grueling examination on the
stand in the Corderey case, and when
he saw Taylor's testimony had fiunkeo
he dropped the case.
Evening journal., 1909-04-09
GOOD FRIDAY
AT CATHEDRAL
Bishop Monaghan Says Mass
of the Pre-Santified and
Faithful Venerate Cross
SIGNIFICANCE OF SERVICE

In the Cathedral this morning the Good
Friday services we're carried out with their
usual solemnity. Bishop Monaghan ofhci-
ated, assisted by Nicar-General Lyons, as
assistant priest. Mass Of the pre-sanctited
was said. and the vcneration Of the cross
followed At noon to-day the devotion OF
the three last hours began, ending at
o'clock. These services were conducted by
Rev. Father Currier who preached on the
ignominous death OF Jesus Christ. stations
of the cross closed the services. The
Tenebrae will be repeated tonight
The Roman Catholic chWch commem-
crates every day the bloody sacrifice Of
Jesus Christ on the cross by a true and
unbloody sacrifice. in which she offers to
God the same body and blood that were
given for the sins OF the world. But on
Good Friday she offers no sacrifice, nor Is
there any conservation OF the Holy
Eucharist; the priest receiving the sacred
host which he had consecrated the day
before. So that. in the office which Is per-
formed, instead Of the mass, she contents
herself with a bare representation Of the
passion, and makes it her chief business 10
expose to the faithful Jesus Christ cru
cited for them. For this end she reads
such lessons and tracts as contain predic-
tions Of his coming for their redemption,
and types Of his immolaton on the cross
and then she reads the history OF the
passion. as related by ST. John. to show
how the law and the prophets were veri.
fed by tire gospel,
The faithful by these LESSONS are in.
structed in the mystery OF this day. and
therefore beg with the priest the fruit ano
application Of this passion. by praying foi
all sorts Of persons. even schismatics
heretics, Jews and pagans. None are ex-
oiuded from the suffrages OF the church
on a day when Jesus Christ prayed for
his prosecutors and offered his blood to
his Father for the salvation Of those who
shed II.
Next. both priest and people adore Jesus
Christ crucihed. expressing their adora-
tion by Ineeling thrice before they kiss
the cross. The veneration Of the cross is
as ancient as christianity itself.
II at the bare name Of Jesus every knee
should bend. what feelings should arise in
a christian breast at the sight Of tho
sacred sign Of redemption? 1t is not to
the frail materials Of the cross that VIC
pay our alteration, but to Him who on II
offered for our sins the sacrifice Of pro-
pitiation.
After the ceremony, the priest brings
back TO the altar the body Of our Lord
with the same solemnity as it was carried
, from thence on Thursday. and finishes tn,
office by receiving the sacred victim that
was slain this day for the redemption OF
| mankind.
Evening journal., 1909-04-09
BARR FOUND GUILTY
IN SUSSEX COURT
Sentence Deferred TO Allow the Well Known Sussex
County Republican TO Prepare an Appeal Bond
in Case Fixed at $4,000

politicians of both parties from all Soc
tions OF the county are In attendance
Barr's trial began shortly before noon
yesterday. the charge being that he
had promised to pay Jonathan p Hall.
of Georgetown. twenty dollars to vote
tho Republican ticket. Attorney Gem
cral Andrew G. Gray and Deputy At
torney General Charles w. Whitley rep
resented the State. and David j. Rein
hardt. OF Wilmington, and Daniel J.
Layton. Jr.. and Charles l.. Moore rep
resent Barr.
Jonathan T.. Hall, the principal wit
ness for the State. was the first man
called lie is small OF stature and
boyish In appearance. He swore that
Barr shortly before noon on hast elcc-
tion day had promised him 500 to vote
the Republican ticket. the money TO
be paid after the polls closed. The
conversation with Barr. he said. was
near the woodshed Ia tho yard OF the
Eagle Hotel, alongside the county
courthouse. Benjamin y. Morris. so
Han testified. was present when Barr
promised to pay them 500 each to vote
the Republican ticket. The money was
not offered. but promised, Hall said.
Hall was put under a rigid cross
examination by MIR. Reinhardt and
Mr.. Layton. but stuck pretty thorough
~ to his story. lie denied that he
had told certain persons he was being
paid for his stand against Barr. and
was asked n he had not told Harley
Conoway that Joseph Green and
Charles Holloway would give him 500
or $500 If that was not enough for
testfying against Barr. TIail denied
making any such statement. He also
denied saying TO Elijah Lynch at a
house In Selbyvilic that Barr didn't
mention election 20 him before the
election, on election day or at any
time. He denied that he had been
offered money 10 testify against Barr
and denied that he was offered $50 by
Charles Holloway or anybody else 10
swear against Barr. He denied that
he told William J. Curdy that he was
TO get 500 IL Barr was convicted.
Didn't Barr refuse to promise you
money and din't he say the Republic
cans had no money" Mr.. Layton
asked.
Il don't know whether he did or
not" Hall replied.
Mr.. Gray resumed the examination
OF Hall at this juncture. and Hall de-
clared that Barr had promised him
money. MIR. Gray asked Hall to out.
limo the conversation he had Will
Curdy. and Hall said that Curdy seni
for him and offered him a job to ga
away for awhile. That was right be-
fore the February term Of court. and
Hall testified that he told Curdy he
couldn't go away the next week. which
was court week. Hall said Curdy ask
ed him II he was going to appear
against Barr and he replied. he testi-
fed, that he guessed he would have
to. Hall said Curdy then asked him
what he would charge 10 go away
until court was over, as il was a
"doggone shame" 10 send Barr who
had a wife and family, to the work
Continued on Second Page.
Evening journal., 1909-04-09

Fire which started in the barn on ths
property Of DIR. J. NJ. Cardeza, at Clay
mont this morning, gutted that structure
and early this afternoon was threatening
the destruction Of six big oil tanks of the
Texas OIL Company, at Marcus Hook, over
the state line. Marcus Hook hremen are
fighting the flames.
The origin of the fire is a mystery. It
broke out in the loft Of the cardeza barn
and soon enveloped the structure. All the
stock was gotten out with difficulty. For
a time the handsome residence of DIR.
Cardeza. one hundred yards from the barn,
was threatened. Residents Of the neighbor-
hood beat back the flames.
The Gre communicated to the vicinity OF
the oil tanks by means Of grass. and al
ono time half mile of territory was IN
flames A large crowd OF volunteer FIRE
men Is assisting the Marcus Hook Com.
pany firemen in their endeavors to pre-
vent the flames from reaching the tanks,
Evening journal., 1909-04-09
Special 10 THE EVENING JOURNAL


GEORGETOWN. April g.-John
Barr. woll-known Republican. con-
tractor, and former highway commits
sioncr for Sussex county. was adjudg-
ed guilty few minutes before /
o'clock this afternoon by Judges Spru-
ance and Boyce I'm the Sussex county
court of having promised TO give $50
20 Jonathan +. Hall ON last election
day 10 vote tho Republican ticket. The
Judges deferred sentence until We'd
ncsday next 20 give counsel for Barr
time to prepare papers and bond 20
tako an appeal TO the Supreme Coutt
OF tho State. The bond pending an
appeal was fixed at $4,000. Barr APP
parently was unmovcd when he heard
tho decision OF the judges The court
fixed Wednesday next as time for con-
sidcration OF the case OF Howard Wal
cy. OF Laurel, accused OF Offering a
man money to Noto the Republican
ticket. and o. William J. Curdy ac-
cused of obstructing justice by try
ing 10 get Hall, a witness I'm today's
case. TO go away.
An OF this morning I'm court was devoted
TO argument on the prayers OF Mr.. Rein
hardt and Mr. Layton, counsel for Barr
asking the court 20 return a verdict OF
not guilty on the ground Of alleged de-
fects IN the information filed by the state.
The subject was argued az great length by
Mr.. Reinhardt and Mr. Layton for tho de-
fonse and by Attorney-Gencral Gray FOR
! the State. Tho court overrulcd tho conten-
tons made by counsel for the defense,
which summarized were;
That there was a material variance
] -.
nation and the proof I'm the cause, it
/ being alleged In the information that
I the defendant had a hearing and ex-
animation. and It appearing by tho
proof that no such hearing and eX-
animation were had.
That no offense. under the constitu-
tion, was charged In the informG
ton.
That the offensc charged in the in
formation was not set forth In such
q manner as to clearly and accurately
inform the defendant Of the offense
with which he was charged.
That the information charged IN the
first count an offer of the payment OF
money without specifying the kind oi
! amount OF money; and In tho seconc
; count the Information failed 10 charg'
; promise Of the payment OF an.
. money Of valuable thing.
That the second count Of the in
5 formation did not charge a promise q
{ pay any money or other valuable
thing and therefore charged no offense
the first count charged an offer 20 pa,
money and there was no poof that th'
, defendant made any offer 70 pay an,
money or valuable thing
Counsel for Barr also submitted s
reason that conviction at a tria
without the Intervention Of a granC
and petit jury would be in violation o
the Federal Constitution.
Much Interest Manifested.
Great interest is manifested in thu
Barr trial. and the courtroom yester
day and to-day was thronged Mann
Evening journal., 1909-04-09
EASTER SEASON
INCREASES TRADE
Gift Giving on the Increase
and Merchants
Profit

Each year the custom Of giving gifts on
Easter is becoming more popular with the
result that tho merchants OF the city are
benefited to larger extent. During the
week thousands OF dollars have been
spent for merchandise. The bulk OF this
went FOR feminine inery. mems wearing
apparel aud confectionery. The florists arc
benefited by the large outlay OF funds
as more flowers are sold during Easter
week than any other time In the year.
The millinery parlors arc rushed with
work. The girls In the workshops OF these
stores are employed at night to complete
the hats before Saturday. Women's suits
and dresses are being sold in large num-
bers. Tho dressmakers. like the millinery
stores arc working nights. one merchant
declares that during tho week. $1,000 VIII
be paid out by women I'm the purchase Of
hats. This does not include the small
fortune spent for suits and dressos.Gloves
play an important part in the shopping
and hundreds OF boxes OF dainty hand
coverings are purchased.
The clothing merchants are equally al
fectcd. The week prior 10 Easter Is con-
sidered by the clothing merchants as the
most profitable in the year Local haber-
dashers are similarly affected. In some
Of the stores. extra help Is added to the
usual force.
Trade at the grocery stores has greatly
increased. tons Of sugar and chocolate be
ing sold. Many housewives have abolished
the coloring Of the natural egE. They pre-
fer TO make chocolate and cream goodies
Local commission merchants declare thai
the sale OF fresh eggs has decreased s.
per cent. during the past few years. Col
ored eggs are used only for decorative
/ purposes.
Candymakers have worked for month";
preparing for the rush OF trade. Orders 10
named eggs were booked weeks in ad
vance. Those who have failed 20 plac
their orders are likely 60 be disappointed
as many dealers refuse to accept order
for named eggs during the latter part o
the week
/ Sweets are always welcome gifts. Grea
hollow eggs flled with bon bons are popu
lar. Pretty boxes filled with goodies arr
sold in large numbers. The department
stores are making displays OF candles
which will add materially TO the weeks
receipts.
The iewolry stores feel the effect OF th'
| Easter trade. Parents purchase watches
for their children who are confirmed
Pretty little trinkets for girls are sold il
goodly numbers.
The shoe merchants. too, are benefited
for hundreds OF pairs OF shoes will be nur
chased before Easter.