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The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1909-05-01
EX-SENATOR STEWART DEAD
Death OF Nevada's Former Rep
re~sentative in Congress Occurs
at Washington

Washington, April % -Former
United States Senator William Morris
Stewart Of Nevada died at the 9 ,orge.
town Hospital here to-day. following an
operation.
Stewart had been ut the hospital
since March 30. On March 81 he under
went an operation. the nature OF which
of which the physicians have not made
public. A week ago his condition be-
came worse aud he sank steadily.
Stewart was SO years of g and had
been o familiar figure in this city dur
ing the latter part OF the last half
century. For tw~enty-eight years alto
gether he represented Nevada in the
Senate. a lapse between 1875 and 1887
intervening to prevent a continuous
service record from 1865 to 1905.
Born in Lyons, N. Y, August 9. 1897,
William Morris Stewart secured his
early education In the East and spent
two wears at Yale. receiving honors
from that institution years later, al
though he did not graduate. He came
to California in 1850 by way Of Panama
aud engaged in mining in Nevada
County, where he discovered the cele.
brated Eureka diggings. He began the
prsctice of law in 1852 and became one
of the most prominent attorneys OF
that section by reason Of his activity in
mining cases. He was appointed
District Attorney in the Fall OF 1852.
and ia 1854 became Attorney General
and settled in San Francisco.
Becomes Mining Authority
Later he moved to Downieville. where
he devoted himself to the study and
practice of laws relating to mining,
ditch and water rights and similar
processes. He moved to Virginia City,
New, in 1860. and was retained in al
most every case of Importance before
the Nevada higher courts for years.
To his efforts is mainly due the per
manent settlement of the titles OF
nearly all the mines of the great Com
stock lode. He was chosen q member
Of the Territorial Council in 1861 and
was elected a member Of the Coustitu.
tional Convention in 1868. subsequently
he was twice elected as a Republican
to the United States Senate. serving
from 1864 to 1875.
On his retirement he resumed the
practice of law on the Pacific Coast,
and his great familiarity OF mining
laws created a great demand for his
services. He was again elected to the
United States Senate in 1897, serving o
fall term.
Remains are Cremafed
Washington. April 26.-The body Of
W. M. Stewart. formerly Senator OF
Nevada, who died here Friday. was
cremated in accordance with a wish
expressed before his death. The ashes
will be sealed in an urn and as soon as
Mrs. Stewart ecovers from her illness
they will be taken to Nevada for inter
ment.
The last rites over the body were
conducted by Rev. John H. Van
6chaick at an undertaker's chapel. in
the presence of Mr.. Stewards daughter
and granddaughters, and several of his
personal and political friends. Among
those present were Justice McKenna,
former Senator William H. Chandler,
Representative Geo. A. Bartlett. Senator
Clapp aud Judge Henry Foote.
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1909-05-01
Arbor Day in Nevada

Governor Dickerson has issued
proclamation naming Friday, May 14,a'
Arbor Day. The University of Nevad'
will hold exercises and plant a larR'
number Of trees on different parts o
the college grounds. and many of thu
public schools In the State will als'
plant trees and shrubs.
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1909-05-01
Stampede to New Mining Excitement

Stampede to New Mining Excitement
The wonderful gold and silver strikes
in the new camp Of Lucky Boy. which
is on the shores Of Walker Lake and it
the heart of district thrown open t.
miners only a few years ago, is ~creatin,
great excitement throughout Nevada,
and fortune seekers are rushing int
the district. Town lots are bringing
immense prices and already two weekly
papers have been started. The mines
ire only seven miles from Old Haw'
thorne.
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1909-05-01
YOUn6 ROOSEVELT IS INDISPOSED

Ex-Psesident's Son Exhausted and Hunt
ing Trip May Be Postponed
Nairoba, British East Africa, April 20.
Dispatches received here to-day state
that Kermit Roosevelt. the son Of Ex-
President Roosevelt. is very ill and the
hunting trip may have to be postponed.
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1909-05-01
Eureka Fourth As a Bullion Producer

According to the annual report of State Bullion Tax and
License Agent John F. Haley recently rendered to Governor
Dickerson, showing the number of tons of ore extracted from the
different mining properties in the IA counties of Nevada, together
with the bullion tax collected during the IL months ending
December 81, 1908, Eureka County is entitled to fourth place in the
State as a bullion producer. The following table produced from his
report shows the ore output and bullion value of the mines of Eureka
County by quarters for the year 1908
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1909-05-01
Nevada's New Mining Law
Recent Legislation Overturns Former Free and Easy Operations
In Saeebrush tate-Tw Reports Must Be Made Each
Year-Everythins Touching on Company and
Property Must Be Clearly Set Out

The following synopsis and the salient points of what is known
as Nevada's new "wildcat' mining law is published in the mining
of the Salt Lake Tribune:
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1909-05-01

Have your sign work or other paint.
ing done by Smith. the new painter.
Leave word at Brown Hotel. Advt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-19
TEMPERANCE ADVOCATES MEET
Quarterly Session of w. c. T. U. Be-
gins-Progress Reported.

Progress was noted along all lines of
prohibition work in the District of CO.
lumbia at the quarterly convention of the
District w. c. T. L.. held in the Mount
Pleasant Congre gational Church. 14,n
street and Columbia road northwest to-
day. A number of the pastors of the
city were in attendance and gave their
support to the work Of the union
Rev NJ. Ross Fishburn, pastor of the
Mount Pleasant Church, welcomed the
white ribbon wearers. Rev Frederick
d. Power, pastor of the Vermont avenue
Christian Church: Rev. w. +. Smith of
the Whitney Avenue Baptist Church.
Rev. Joseph Z. Kelly of the Fourth Pres
byterian Church: Rev. Joseph Dawson of
Calvary Methodist Episcopal Church and
others made addresses in which they fol-
lowed the lead of Rev. Mr.. Fishburn and
urged united effort with the work OF the
w. c. 7. L.
Mrs. Charles z. Grandfieid responded.
She told of the work for prohibition in
the southland and said that hardly "A day
passes that one does not hear OF some
town or county which has raised the
white flag OF prohibition and declared
against the liquor traffic.
Mrs. Clinton Smith, president of the
organization. was in the chair. and in the
lated the members upon the progress
which the w. c. 7. L. is making in all
parts of the country and especially in the
south.
Mrs. Grandheld. treasurer of the orGani-
cation. reported the finances to be in good
condition. Reports of the various local
union treasurers were then heard.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-19
ACTION ON WILlEH SPEECH
SPECIAL COMMITTEE TO CONSID-
Err ATTACK ON PRESIDENT.
Appointed After Resolution to Elk
punge From House Record Had
Been Offered-Stirs Debate.

Representative Willett, il, of New
York. who yesterday made an attack on
President Roosevelt on the floor of the
House, again today was the center of at
traction. Representative Hughes of West
Virginia, who yesterday kept bobbins Up
with futile points of order designed to
keep Mr.. Wilett from continuing, started
the rumpus today by offering resolution
10 eXpunGe Mr.. Willett's speech-that
part of it which had been delivered when
he was taken off his feet by republican
vote-from the Record. This provoked a
lively discussion lasting almost an hour,
and which resulted in the adoption of a
resolution. offered by Mr.. Payne, refer
ring the speech to a special committee of
five members, with instructions to con-
slider the remarks of the gentleman from
New York and report in five days.
Foster of Vermont. Howard of Georgia
Mann of Illinois, Perkins of New York
quotation from Mr.. Willett's speech held
and Clayton of Alabama-the last two
named being democrats-to compose the
committee.
The form of the resolution, which did
not specify any particular portion or any
one phrase of Mr.. Willetts remarks as
objectionable, aroused considerable OPP
position on the democratic side of the
Missouri the minority leader, Representa-
tive Fitzgerald of New York and other
democrats, insisted that if the resolution
were to be in order it should contain d
quotation from Mr.. Willett's speech held
to he objectionable.
Mr.. Payne thought that this was q
bad proposition. and that 1t only made
bad matter worse to incorporate In
a resolution of this character the Ian
guage which was considered SO objec-
tionable. He also remarked that per-
sonaliy he considered Mr. Willetts en-
tire speech SO highly Objectionable and
out of order that he thought it impos-
s1ble to pick out any separate phrases
which would give. in parliamentary
form, an adequate idea of the. whole.
There was good deal of argument. pro
and con, on this question. the Speaker
eventually ruling that the resolution was
in proper form, and the resolution was
put to a vote and adopted.
1t is expected that the special COM
mittee will meet at once and will report
to the House the latter part of this week.
There seems to be no difference of opinion
as to the recommendation, which, it is
believed, will be that the entire speech be
stricken from the Record
Mr. Willett was in his regular seat this
morning. and appeared very much amused
as the spirited debate. in which he took
no part. was waged back and forth over
his head.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-19
FATAL SHOOTING IN GEORGIA.
Wealthy Planter of Tattnall County
Kills His Assailant.

REIDSVILLE, Ga, January 1a.-Asa
Roundtree, well known citizen. was shot
and instantly killed by George Andrews
one of the most prominent and wealthy
planters of Tattnall county. The men, i,
is stated. engaged in controversy over
an alleged account Andrews held against
Roundtree. Hot words led to a personal
encounter. following which Roundtree pro-
cured a shotgun and began firing at An
drews. who barricaded himself behind a
mule.
The first shot fired by Roundtree struck
the mule. Andrews drew his pistol and
shot Roundtree. killing him instantly
Andrews owns valuable farming lands
west of the Choopee river where he re-
sides. The attack made upon the planter
was unprovOked. it is stated.
Andrews at once surrendered to the
sheriff here. -
The animal behind which Andrews
shielded himself was killed. It was the
property of Roundtree.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-19
TO FLIRT IN CHURCH PROPER.
Clergyman, However. Considers
Practice Harmful Elsewhere.

CHICAGO, January l9.-Whle flirting in
theaters and other places of public amuse-
ment should be tabOoed. according to
Rev :. r. Dexter of Aurora il NAV
properly take place in church. where he
declares, lit is purged of its harmful
ness
His decision grew out of a crusade
against Sunday night amusements.
Church surroundings and associations
he says. are entirely different from these
which attend performances in public play
houses. Sometimes the plays in our the
alters are trif1e risque.
eff the show be given on Sunday the
result is a general forgetfulness of that
fact Under such conditions flirting is
harmful.
I'm churches. however. | can see no
harm in a little bit of flirting. if the
young people come not to look at each
other, but to learn the Scriptures.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-19
ANCIENT BIBLE IN CEREMONY
Simeon S. Pennewill Inaugurated
Governor of Delaware.

DOVER. Del, January l?-Slineon ,.
PennewilI was today inauSurated governor
of Delaware, the oath of office being ad-
ministered to him in the Dover opera
House by his brother, Judge James Penh'-
will. The ancient Latin Bible. which was
nrinted in France in the sixteenth century
and which was secured from that country
nv the late John NJ. Clayton of Dover.
whom Secretary of State in the Buchanan
administration. was used.
The exercises in the opera house were
presided over by President Pro Tempore
Gorge w. Sparks Of the senate, the tunc-
ton being virtually joint session of the
general assembly. The new governor
after taking the oath of office, delivered his
inaugural address. Prior TO the inaugural
ceremonies a parade was held which was
reviewed by the retiring governor, Preston
ca and the new executive.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-19
REPORT SHOWS AN INCREASE.
Stockholders of American Security
and Trust Co. Elect Directors

Two new names appear in the list OF
directors of the American Security anC
Trust Company elected at the annual
meeting held of the stockholders. These
are Murray Cobb, who takes the place OF
Col. George T. Huff. resigned, and Cor
coran Thorn. who fills the only vacancy
on the board
The newly elected board is as follows
Milton T.. Allies. Charles j. Bell, Henry f.
Blount. John c. Boyd. Samuel S. Bur
dett, Albert Garry William Nj. Coates
Murray Cobb. Robert Dornan, James e
Fitch. William j. F'lather, Henry IL
Father. Daniel Fraser. James NJ. Green
John +. Herren. Henry Hurt, John A.
kaSson. John s. Larcombe, John Il. Me-
Lean. Clarence f.. Norment. Myron NJ
Parker. Joseph Paul, Albert NJ. Read
Howard S. Reeside, Corcoran Thorn
Ward Thoron Frank A. Vanderbilt John
f. wilkins, Henry \. Willard and Joseph
Wright
The board subsequently elected officers
OF the company as follows: Charles J.
Bell, president. Henry B.ount. vice
president; Howard S. Reside, vice presi-
dent: James f.. HoCd. secretary: William
\. Mckinney, attorney and trust officer
Ward Thoron. auditor: j. w Whelpley
bond officer: Charles +. Howe, treasurer
and assistant secretary; Alfred T. Leet
assistant trust officer.
In his annual report President Sell call
ed attention to the increase in the bust
ness as follows:
Notwithstanding the fact that recovery
was slow and did not get we'll under way
until the fall of the year, our profits snow
an increase over 1907. and the increase
of our business in every branch shows q
steady gain over the previous year. This
Is especially 50 in the banking depart
ment where the increase in deposits
amounted to over 81 1860.
SHOULD the present rate of increase
keep up. IL will be necessary, at an early
date. to obtain additional room for The
clerical force by the erection of build
| ing on the rear of the lot owned by ,ne
company on the north
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-19
PRAISE FOR DR.. Il. ". WILEY
CALLED "FEARLESS ENFoRCER
OF PURE FOOD LAW"
Medical Men in Session-New Legis-
lation Needful-Work by State
Health Boards.

High praise was given today to DR.
Harvey W. Wiley of the bureau of chem
istry by DR.. Charles A. l.. Reed in his
annual address TO the National Legislative
Council of the American Medical Associ-
alton, now i'll session at the Willard
Hotel
The government chemist was spoken of
as the fearless enforcer of the pure food
law. He was heartily Endorsed and com
mended in the address.
In outltaing new legislation that is
needful Dr. Reed said that the impor-
lance of the continued development of the
bureau of medical legislation was the
most efficient means of influencing the
enactment of sanitary laws in the vari-
Gus states.
He pointed out the present chaotic
conditions surrounding the present
state boards of health which proves an
almost impossible barrier in bringiI =
about harmon of method. He made an
earnest plea for the exact definition of
what constitutes Il medium whereby
the national health agencies may take
In hand the health situation in the va
rious states DIR. Reed also urged the
passing of a Bill now pending before
Congress for the establishing of a
navy medical reserve corps similar to
the present existing one in the army.
He said that in case of war the navy
would have to rely on an emergency
corps. which could not of necessity be
up to the standard Of pre-Selected one.
The secretary, l. Frederick r. Green
pointed out the good work that has been
accomplished by the various state boards
of health. but voiced the keynote of the
various committees by declaring that very
little can be accomplished until state and
national legislation is made uniform.
There are he said, lat the present
time two hundred and seventeen laws on
the statute books all over the country,
great number of which conflict with
each other"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-19

libel i'm the District and recourse TO the
common law Is made necessary for the
definition only of what constitutes crimi-
nal libel.
While the question Of lese majestic has
been brushed aside. as reported exclusive
~ in The Star yesterday. il is interesting
to note said local attorney today, that
the trend of legal decisions is in favor OF
the contention that the government may
be libeled.
Speaking OF the speech of Senator Ray
ner yesterday declaring that the govern
ment could not be libeled, the attorney
called attention to a decision In the sena-
tors own state which maintained con-
trary view of the law.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-19
Building Permits Issued.

The following building permits were is
sued today:
To c. B. Hight. for seven two-story brick
dwellings from 70S to 80 Morton street
northwest: architect. a. H. Beers; builder,
c. 5. Hight; estimated cost, $1,000.
To c. b. Hight for four brick houses
from 1924 to 1880 Georgia avenue north
west: architect A. III. Beers builder, c.
b. Hight; estimated cost $1,000.
To c. b. Hight, for one two-story brick
store and apar; ment at :i:3'32 Georgia ave-
nue. northwest; architect. n. II. Beers
builder. c. B. Hight; estimated cost
$500.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-19
BABY IN RACE AGAINST DEATH
Daughter of Gen. Palmer Hurrying
to Latter's Bedside.

COLORADO SPRINGS, Col. January
19.-At the risk of her baby's life Mrs.
Leopold Hamilton Myers. eldest daughter
of Gen. William j. Palmer is making a
race against death across the Atlantic TO
reach her fathers bedside before he dies,
The baby is barely ten weeks old, and
although Gen. Palmer had expressed a
wish to name his little granddaughter 1t
was believed at first the child was too
young TO make sthe trip. When it was
learned that the general was quite i'll
Mrs Myers decided to start for his bed
side at once, and ii all goes We'll the
little girl will be christened in Gen.
palmer's bedroom Immediately after the
arrival of the party here.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-19
No Light Upon Mystery
of New York Proceedings

NEW YORK. January 19.-The investi-
CATION of the Federal grand jury into the
New York Worlds Panama charges con-
tinued today. Notwithstanding that five of
District Attorney Stimson's witnesses. en-
ployes of the World, did not appear
pending the decision of Judge Ward as to
the legality of the subpoenas served
Four witnesses on hand and raising no
objection to testifying comprised news
paper men who had investigated the al
legged scandal either here, i'm Washington
or elsewhere. They were Harris Nj. Crist,
Washington correspondent OF the Brook
syn Eagle: John F. Weir, a New York
newspaper man: A. c. Rousey, another
newspaper man of Boston, and f. n En-
gelnan. employed by news association
Secrecy Is Maintained
The policy Of secrecy was continued by
District Attorney stimson and every one
else connected with the case. The OBJ
ject of these grand jury proceedings was
as dense a mystery ever. The stu
alton at present is that two apparently
independent inquiries are being conduct
ed-,one before the District of Columbia
grand jury and one here
A satisfactory theory as to the Wash
ington inquisition has been suggested
in the view that an indictment for Grim
inal libel against the Worlds prophet or
is being sought there's According to law
SerS such a prosecution can be main
tanned there under the common law.
But the proceedings here remain a COM
piete mystery. Lawyers who have inveS-
tigated the subject say federal courts.
outside the District of Columbia have
no jurisdiction over criminal libel Dis
trict Attorney Stimson has refused to
shed light on the subject.
The Worlds attorneys, John M. Bow
ers and De Lancey Nicoll, declare the
whole inQuisition here is nothing more
nor less than a fishing excursion. Under
this view the business in hand here is
simply auxiliary to the work al Washing
ton. Such witnesses aid the govern
ment's case will be called upon to repeat
their testimony before the District of
Columbia grand jury.
Old Law Possibly Dug Up.
A brand-new explanation Of the local
proceedings was suggested today in that
prosecution for criminal conspiracy
was contemplated here. The federal
statute was pointed out covering this
crime. 1t was felt that all the legal
talent which President Roosevelt has
brought TO bear upon the problem of
Furnishing the World might possibly dig
up some old and forgotten statute which
has escaped observation of others.
The decision as to the validity of the
subpoenas served by District ATTORNEY
Stimson is not expected until late this
afternoon. Judge Ward granted the at
forneys until o'clock in which to sub
NIT briefs.
Attorneys for the New York World
asked Judge Ward yesterday to auash
subpoenaS which had been served upon
TWO or Its employees to appear before the
federal grand jury for examination.
The nature of the proceedings was not
specified. On this ground the validity Of
the subpaenas was contested The briefs
to ne hed today follow extended argu-
ment before Judge Ward yesterday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-19
DEADWoop GETTING MODERN.
Sheriff Plunkett Closes Twenty
Three Saloons.

DEADWOOD, S. D., January 10
Sheriff Plunkett and several deputies
closed the twenty-three saloons of Dead
wood at IL o'clock last night while
tlfrongs of citizens followed the officers
from saloon to saloon. The roulette
wheels were stopped. while members of
the Ministerial Alliance stood on the side
walk and watched the habitues of the
saloons turned out in the street. There
was no disorder.
The saloons evinced a willingness to
comply with the order to close at II
O'Clock at night and all day Sunday. Slot
machines have been removed and officers
declare that no form of gambling will
be allowed All screens and chairs have
been removed from saloons and side doors
have been nailed up.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-19
Made the Captain Angry.

HONGkONG. January 19.-The Chinese
harbor guardboat Samstui yesterday fired
two shots at the British steamer Chempo
for fouling a wood raft. This angered
Cant. Lexington of the Chenpo, who.
arming himself with a revolver. boarded
the Samstui in small boat. arrested the
commanding officer and turned him over
to the captain of the British gunboat
Robin.
The occurrence is now being investigat-
ed by the captain of the Robin and the
British consul.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-19
WARSHIPS OFF FOR ALGIERS.
Admiral Potter Expresses Apprecia-
ton for Reception at Malta.

MALTA January l9.-The battleships
Wisconsin,. Kearsarge and illinois left
here today for Algiers Before their de-
parturc Rear Admiral w F. Potter ex-
pressed his high appreciation of the re-
ception accorded the Americans during
their soiourn at Malta. He said that
thanks were particularly due to the Duke
Of Connaught Admiral Howe and
ii. +. Grant, governor of Malta. who
entertained us in so royal manner that
our visit will ever remain impressed on
our minds
SMYRNA, Turkey. January 13-Ernest
l.. Harris. the American consul general
gave a reception today for the officers of
the American battleships in the harbor.
The reception was followed by a dance
and both functions We're largely attended