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The Washington herald., 1909-04-09

The third meeting of the Maine Monu-
ment Association was held last night IN
the Office OF Representative J. A. Goul-
den. OF New York. in the House Office
building. Rear Admiral Charles D. Sigs-
bee. president OF the association. who
was captain or the Maine when II was
blown up in the harbor Of Havana pre-
sided
The session was devoted 10 reports OF
committees appointed AT the last meet
ing. on memberships. certificates Of mem
bership. and badges. Gen. Andrew s.
Burt. L. S A. retired. resigned from
the Office Of first vice president. and was
elected second vice president. Repre-
sentative Le Gage Pratt. Of New Jersey.
was elected first vice president. The
other officers are Mai Lewis Merriam.
L s A, retired. treasurer Mrs. Christine
Dunlap secetary. and Representative
GOulden. Mrs Sigsbee Mrs sumner z.
W. Kattella. and Mrs. r. T. Small. az
visOry board
Proposed CertincateS
Mrs. Annie W. johnson reported IN re-
gard TO the proposed certificates and
badges Of membership. No action viii
are received from more firms The badge
will probably be a metal-plate figure OF
the Maine in miniature
The date. Nav 2 originally considered
for Admiral S!gsbees illustrated lecture
or the Maine disaster. was decided 20 be
too early. An effort will be made 10 hOla
the lecture in the New National Theater
on May Is Admiral Sigsbee. In opening
the meeting. explained that while he had
repeatedly refused propositions TO give
lectures on that subject he had con-
sented 10 make an exception in this case
on account OF the worthiness OF the
movement
Organization Effected.
Formal organization vas effected a few
days later. Il is proposed 10 raise a
fund OF $4,000 from patriots through
out the country. and TO erect a fitting
monument in Washington. II possible in
one OF the public parks.
Admiral Sigsbee, who felt Il was not
his place 10 Initiate the movement en-
tered heartily into the plans when they
had taken form. and was chosen presi-
dent The patriotic societies OF the Dis
trict are represented N the list OF officers.
advisory board. and charter membership.
Among those present last night we're
Read Admiral Sigsbee. Mrs Mary V
Goundie, Mrs. Mary a. Don. department
president Woman's Relief COrps; Mrs.
Ida Galloway. national vice president gen
eral. United Spanish War Veterans Aux
Hilary: Mrs A. Capron. Mrs Clara Camp
bell, president OF Dewey Auxiliary, Span
ish War Veterans; Mrs Annie ". John
son. Alexis 3. Blanchard, Joseph P. Burg.
Mr.. and Mrs. Carr. Col. John McElroy,
Maj. Butts. Mrs. l. ". Ball. and Col
Mcdowell Darlington. president OF the
Confederate Veterans.
The Washington herald., 1909-04-09
NIoIctn fnr E..t.r


A dainty compliment Those grown
Guide are large and fragrant l2l4 F.
The Washington herald., 1909-04-09
Falls from Telephone Pole.

Easter Lilies, Red Ramblers, Lilacs,
Sweet peas. roses. violets. Shaffer. 14th a 1.
The Washington herald., 1909-04-09
wright Hangs on the wam.

$40 Rain Coats, Special. $3.50
S15 values. 1915. Newest spring stvles
See them. Lindsay's Rubber Store, s33 F,
The Washington herald., 1909-04-09

Largest Morning Circulation.
The Washington herald., 1909-04-09

Best, safe. bright S1.75 complete put on.
6l6 18th SC. A Muddiman & Co.-i24 r.
The Washington herald., 1909-04-09
WILL HONOR HEROES
Project for Memorial to the
Maine Sailors Advanced.
BENEFIT LECTURE IS PLANNED

Rear Admiral Sigshee VIII Tell
story of the III-fated Battle Ship
Which He Commanded in New NR-
tiOnaI Theater on Nay I6-Re-
ports Are Received Rs tn Project.
The Ellensburg dawn. [volume] (Ellensburg, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1909-11-04

bergrisc, both to perfume the Pow
der (Whose Scent of itself Is rank)
and to make the medicine the more
eilicaciOus.
To Prevent the Toothachc and
Keep the Teeth Sound.-Lct the
Patient frequently rub his Teeth
moderately with the Ashes that re
main in Tobacco-Pipes, after the
rest of the Body hath been con
sumed in Smoak; some time after
washing Gf need be) his Mouth
with fair Water not too cold.
An Uncommon but Experienced
Remedy For Dysenterical fluXes.-
Take the Bone or the Thigh OF Il
hang'd Man (perhaps another may
serve). calcine it to Whiteness, and
having purg'd the Patient with an
antimonal medicine. give HIM |
Dram of this White Powder for one
Dose, in some good Cordial, whether
Conserve or Liquor.
A Choice External Remedy Tor
a Sore Throat.-Takc Mlllepedes
alive, and sew them up between
the Fodings of "A piece OF Llnnen'
and annlv them to the Throat IN
The Ellensburg dawn. [volume] (Ellensburg, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1909-11-04
Took Her at Her Word.

a woman came INTO the general
store with a jar of butter. She de
sired to exchange it for another jar
of butter. In chnrning her butter
she had discovered "A mouse in the
churn.
at didn't injurc the buttcr," she
said to the storckcrpcr, land to any
one who did not know the circum-
stance it would taste all right.
Taking the woman ut her word,
the merchant carried her jar into
the back room, transferred her but
ter to another jar, and the gratificd
customer took back her mouse but
ter with thousand thanks for the
accommodation.
There is a great deal of needless
trouble in the world on account
Of squcamish scntimcnt.-Milwau-
kce journal.
The Ellensburg dawn. [volume] (Ellensburg, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1909-11-04
CURIOUS MEDICINES.
h1eriptIons Which Were Used In the
Eighteenth Century.

The following prescriptions, which
|re published in 1871, show a de-
pc Of credulity hardly to be cx-
Ested from ''the father of modern
Eenlstry and brother of the Earl
/ Cork" The book is said to be
(ntten by "the Honorable II. Boyle,
~, late Fellow Of the Royal So
fsA" for the benefit of chose
PM Upholders of Families who
Fanot lind or fee IA Surgeon or a
stor." Here are a few speci-
Eas:
Tor Commissions, Especially In
Ealdren. - Take Earth Worms,
10 them well in White-wine to
anse them, but so as that they
not die in the Wine: Then up
hollow Tiles or between them,
the Worms with a moderate
ab and no further than that they
be conveniently reduced to
"der; to one Ounce of which add
pretty Number of Grains of Am
The Ellensburg dawn. [volume] (Ellensburg, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1909-11-04
PATHS GIFT.
Hidden In a Basket Of Flowers She
Found Tiny Dog.

Found Tiny Dog.
During one of the most admir-
able pc. formanccs that Donlzcttl's
opera ever received in this country
an incident occurred that lent mo-
mcntous interest to PATHS appear
ance.
Nine. Daz. wife of the president
of Mexico, had heard of the death
of PATHS pet dog Hicci and had
sent her another, which was pre-
scented to the diva in IA novel way.
The tiny animal was buried in a
basket of roses, but an usher dscoV-
cred it. and the manager refused
permission.
At the next act, however. MIR.
Abbey rclcntcd and allowed the
usher to convey the gift. The bas-
kct in which the dog was hidden
was ii triumph of fora art, and
Mime. Patti. attracted by the beauty
of its design and the gorgeous
bloom of its roses. chose to carry it
personally Off The stage.
As she lifted tie basket and
kissed its flowers the little dog,
which was badly frightened by the
experience it had had. gave ii feeble
cry. The diva started, looked curl
ouslv into the mass of flowers. gave
purely feminine scream of de
light and. running down to the
footlights, whispered gIeeiully to
the audience, 81 declare if it isn't
lovely little dog
No one who has not been at a
Patti performance can realize the
enthusiastic volume of applause
that greeted this announcement.
Men jumped up on the chairs and
yelled "Brava, bravo. Patti. and
women waved their fans and hand
kerchiefs and cried Historically.
Suddenly Patti dived her curly
head into the basket and kissed the
UOG. WllcFcdl lTcSn Stoll III vi
cheers rang through the house.
Then she tried to extract the little
animal from the flowers, so that
she could show him to the audience.
but he was tied in securely with
ribbons.
Whereupon she said in dumb but
eloquent pantomimc, Il cant get
him out" Finally, as the applause
showed no signs Of abatement, she
ran off the stage, gave the dog and
his basket to an attendant. came
tripping back and whispered
CLONE. Sweet Home, to Slgnor
Arditi, and the ballad was sung as
only Patti could sing it.
There were tears in her eyes as
she finished, and many Il man in the
auditorium choked down sob and
many woman wcpt silently as the
pathetic strains Of the old song
foated in mournful cadence through
the auditorium.
The Ellensburg dawn. [volume] (Ellensburg, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1909-11-04
The Line He Carried.

Bishop Watterson Of Nebraska
was never at loss for an answer to
impertincnt questions. One day he
met man on the train who mis-
took him for travelling salesman
and started in to quiz the bishop.
"Do you represent IA big house:
he began as an opener.
"T'he very biggest on earth, re
piled the bishop, with a twinkle in
his eye. w
"What's the name of the firm p
continued the questioner.
"Lord and Church," smiled the
bishop pleasantly.
"Ium, Lord and Church, Never
The Ellensburg dawn. [volume] (Ellensburg, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1909-11-04

the form of stay, which is to be
kept on all Night.
For an Aguc.-Takc Of the Bone
called "PIatclla,' of the Knee of a
dead Man. and having reduced it
to fine Powder, give Of it as much
as will lie upon groat or a six
pence for one Dose, in any proper
Conserve, or fit Vehicle.-London
Lancet.
The Ellensburg dawn. [volume] (Ellensburg, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1909-11-04

ooh, yc,, indccd-branch houses
anywhcrc:'
"Oh, yes, indccd-branch houses
all over the world"
''IIum. That's queer. Never
heard Of them. Is it boots or
shoes"
"Ncithcr."
ooh, scc-dry goods, | sup
pose"
"WcIl, yes; they do call my ser
mons that sometimes - Ladies'
Home journal.
The Ellensburg dawn. [volume] (Ellensburg, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1909-11-04
Cupid's Effective Darts.

Once lpon Il time Cupid called
on Vulcan.
"Fricnd Nulcan,' he said,
"thinr> have been ii little slow with
me OF late. and have been missing
a lot Of marks. | want You to
make me Il new lot of darts and tip
each one of them with gold"
Several days aftcrward Mercury
appeared in Il great hurry before
Vulcan with this note from Cupid:
Dear Vulcan-Those last darts didn't
miss once. Make me 1000 gross more
gold tipped ones at once. ! am doing the
greatest work of my life.
Moral.-Aim is made more effec-
tive by the judicious use of gold--
New York Herald.
Americans like to laugh, ard this
fact is not overlooked by the Schubert
Symphony Club. Several numbers on
their program, as well AS all their en-
cores, are full Of fun, and you will be
highly entertained by their program al
the Norma school on Nov. 80.
The Ellensburg dawn. [volume] (Ellensburg, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1909-11-04

An abundant water sup
Div is the one thing indis-
pensable. II makes coun-
try life. even pioneering.
n Measure, a luxury-a
successful business, If you
please. The Leader Water
I, ill even stlpDly 4
The Ellensburg dawn. [volume] (Ellensburg, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1909-11-04
Faro VILLAGE or Suburban.

as desired, TO kitCntn, p"''
room, laundry,milk room,
stable or even to most
remote corners of the
Mace for water in barn or
garden, or for watering
stock in the pasture.
W. make il to suit your
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1909-04-22

dueing the salaries Of the city Of
GERS. and be it further.
RESOLVED. that We recommend
10 the Mayor and City Council to
cause to be introduced an ordinance,
repeating ordinance 70. 81. as a
whole without qualifications or restrie
tons. as we believe the present
ordinance introduced with the object
of repeating ordinance No. 81 does
not serve the best interests OF the
people of the City Of Ely, but is in
fact an evasion of the most serious
objection to said ordinance No. "a,
to-wit. the five per cent o. fee TO
be paid to the city engineer by the
contractor; and be il further
RESOLVED. that copy of this re-
solution be filed with the City Clerk
of the City of Ely. and another copy
be handed to the Mayor of the City
of Ely.
Dated April 10. 1909.
JOHN WEBER. Chairman of the
Citizens Party of the City of Ely.
". r. German, Secretary OF the
Citizens Party of the City of Ely.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1909-04-22
TO MEET VISITORS.

Superintendent T. J. DuddIesoh
will leave East Ely this morning on
a special train for Salt Lake, where
he will meet the private car of the
Northern with President Phillips Of
the Nevada Con S. w. Eccles and
others and bring them over the Vest
ern Pacific and the Northern to East
Ely. They will arrive here Saturday.
Engine 10. the old No. A. pulls the
special She is just out of the shops
following a thorough oyerhauling.
and presents handsome appearance.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1909-04-22

thing In the law that makes them eY.
empt from any taxation.
The law provides that any person
a citizen of the United States and
bona fide resident of Nevada shall be
given license for 81; that any per.
son a citizen of the United States and
not bona fide resident of Nevada
shall pay $40 and that any person
not a citizen of the United States
shall pay s25 for a license.
Now, there are no Indians in Ne
vada who are citizens of the United
the Washoes are not wards of the
federal government, and, therefore.
some attorneys claim they are exempt
from the payment of any license, but
the Washoes arennot wards of the
government. Neither are they eiti-
zens of the United States. Their
lands have been taken from them and
they have been denied the privilege
of becoming citizens. The attorneys
declare they will probably be com
PEELED TO pay the SIS licensse.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1909-04-22
CONTRACT FOR CITY WORK.
Continued From Page One.)

within the city limits caused con-
siderable discussion City Attorney
Walker said he did not know what
the council could do as the patient
was being taken care of by the coun-
IT, He will look up the law today.
Marshal Hudgeons asked that Mike
Harrington be re-appointed deputy
marshal which was done.
Councilman Hoffman handed in
a report on ordinance "a recommend
ing that the per cent fee be stricken
out but stated that while he filed
this report. he did not consider II
to obligate him 10 vote for its future
adoption.
City engineers survey for Clark
street through 10 the depot was ac-
awarded the contract for doing the
grading on this job at$315.75.
Reduction of salaries went over
until next meeting to give the council
time TO talk the thing over.
The street sprinkling contract was
awarded to j. f. Jackson, whose bid
was 81 for day of 10 hours. all
extra time TO be figured at the same
rate.
The following resolution which Is
self explanatory, was presented the
council. falling somewhat in the
nature of a very wet blanket.
WHEREAS: the Mayor and the
City Council of ,he City of Ely have
at their last meeting introduced
ordinances repeating ordinance No.
"a, and reducing the salaries of the
city officers, in conformity with the
platform of the Citizens Municipal
Party of the City of Ely.
BE 1T RESOLVED; by the ex-
ecutive committee of the Citizens
Municipal Party of the City of Ely.
that we heartily and unanimously
commend the Mayor and City Coun-
Gil, for introducing an ordinance re-
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1909-04-22
of Hold.
up Gets Out
frOmCOver

II has just leaked out that Wells
Fargo Agent Edwards OF East Ely
was the victim of a holdup in front
of the Bank of Ely on Sunday night.
The outrage occurred about mid
night as the agent was on the way
home from party held at the home
of "A friend.
Mr. Edwards has declined 10 talk
of the affair and is said To have
pledged others to keep silence with
regard 10 IT, At any rate details
have been difficult to get at II is
asserted. however. by the night men
employed at the Northern round
house and others within radius of
dozen blocks of the scene of the
holdup that the noise made by the
victim indicated most sanguinary
affair
Master Mechanic Smith and Train
Dispatcher Morgan of the Northern
were among the first TO extend re-
lief to the Wells Fargo man. Mr..
Smith said to have secured some
new ideas in the course of the en-
gagement as to what would consti-
tute locomotive whistle for pur-
poses of real alarm that are brand
new He has since been working on
an imitation of the Edwards yell and
considers that if he is successful in
toning il down to commercial range
his fortune will be made.
Edwards is understood 10 have lost
nothing through the holdup on the
street. but it is intimated that it
cost him rather handsomely a little
latter at a popular piece of East Ely
to muzzle the more In
teresting portions of the engagement
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1909-04-22
nnCiAIENTS EII.ED.

The following papers have been
filed with the county recorder; Ben.
Jacobs to Pete NJ Tomasevich, lot o,
block at Riepetown, consideration
$40. 4 patent from the state 10
Emmit d. Boyle for the 5. w. a Of
S. +. u. section IA and S. +. 4
section %. township -, north range
81 east. \ deed to this ground was
given by Boyle to Adams and McGill
considerations A deed dated May
y, 1908 from Frank Wolf and Ben.
Dial to James Cronan conveying IA
one-third interest in the following
claims: April Fool. April Fool No.
and 2, Snow Bird, Snow Bird No. l
and >. Consideration $40.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1909-04-22
GdmeLdWMdy
Not Stand
in Court

II is stated in the western part OF
the state that the new game and fish
law, which was introduced in Nevada
assembly BY Assemblyman James
Clark who is now fish commissioner
for Nevada, will be declared uneonsti-
utional as a result of not providing
for the non-payment of licenses by
the Indians Before this time all In
dams have been entitled TO fish and
hunt without the payment of any
licen. but they will have TO pay
a license of SIS per year for the
privilege unless the attorneys in
vestigating the matter discover some
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1909-04-22
County Board
Has Routine
Meeting

The county commissioners yester-
day allowed a number OF bills. An
order was made for opening of Clark
street to the depot. Necessary legal
steps were ordered taken.
BY recommendation of grand jury
an extra officer was asked appointed
to watch the county jail at night
until the new jail is finished.
Jake Fulmer appeared before the
board in reference to being appoint
ed a deputy sheriff at East Ely. At
torney Lockhart was instructed to
look up the law in regard to re-
enumeration. The matron of the coun-
ty hospital was authorized to employ
a cook at $50 per month
\ communication from Leland W.
Carr. asked his appointment as prin-
eipal of the Ely High School for the
next term.
\ report from J. +. Haley. state
bullion tax agent for Nevada, as fol-
lows:
Gentlemen: This Office was un-
able TO personally visit White Pine
county during the quarter ending
March 81, 1909. but submits a re-
port showing the bullion tax sources
for the quarter ending December 81
1908. II is gratifying to report for
the first time in many years. White
Pine county is again among the bull
ion tax paying counties. of Nevada.
The report for the year ending
December 81, 1908. is as follows
Ending March 81. none
Ending June 81 none
Ending September 80 1SS.SSS tons
of value of $207,101.25 at expense
of 1892, 117.35, no tax.
Ending December 81 143,035 tons
of value of $622. 470.42 at expense of
$500, 100.G3 tax $704.62.
j. +. Haley.
The Nevada Con Copper Co. paid
the bullion tax.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1909-04-22
CALLED by ACCIDENT.

Mrs. G. NJ Whalen was summoned
10 her former home in Nebraska yes
terday by news of the serious con-
dition of her father, as the result of
being thrown from buggy by run
away horse. Due TO advanced years
and the nature of his Injuries. which
affect the spine and have induced
paralysis. recovery is feared TO be
very doubtful
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1909-04-22
BAD CHECK.

Sheriff Butler yesterday swore TO a
complaint before Judge Cartwright
charging Fred Waters with issuing
bad paper in the way of a check on
the Bank of Ely. The check called
for $40 and was given TO NJ. Soller.
When the check was presented at the
bank. it was found there We're no
funds to meet it. Waters spent last
evening trying to secure bondsmen
but up to a late hour had failed 10
find them
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1909-04-22
TO EQUIP MINT.

As a result of the press publicity
given as regards to the state of al
fairs that exist in the Carson mint
and the lack of facilities to handle
the bullion output of this state, the
department of minis has taken the
matter mp and it looks as II relief
was soon to be had for this mint
and that from the month of July
the Carson institution will be able
10 handle the entire output of the
state.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1909-04-22
JACKSON MITHDRAWS.

George Jackson, nominee for city
marshal on the Citizens Municipal
ticket. yesterday withdrew from the
race. He gives as his reason the fact
that as a member of the state police
he is not eligible to an elective of
flee. as he is subject to call to any
part of the state at any time. He
said he very much regretted not be-
ing able to make the race on account
of the fight his friends had made for
him,
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1909-04-22
TRAFFIC. GOOD.

Large passenger traffic ON the
Northern continues, the main line
train being well filled each evening
on arrival at East Ely, even after
dropping off the usual large number
who have been leaving the train
daily to go to jobs at the shelter
from McGill junction.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1909-04-22
Mrs. KEENAN, III.

W NJ keenan, received word yes
terday of the serious illness of his
wife at Boise. Idaho. II Is his in
tention To go there if he does not
get immediate word that she is inn
proving.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1909-04-22
AZ TIE NORTHERN.

Harry Pagan, Andrew J. Fish, i.
d. Goody. Denver; w. l.. Christian,
Louisville; w. II. Monenthal, Chicago
W. J. Boones, j Il. Thomas and F.
+. West. Ogden We're among arrivals
last evening
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1909-04-22
STRUCK IN HEAD.

John Theras. a trackman at Cop
per Flat. was brought to East Ely
hospital yesterday suffering from a
bad scalp wound. He was prying up
tie with a crow bar when the latter
slipped and springing back struck the
man a blow in the heal rendering
him unconscious and made an ugly
cut
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1909-04-22
FAILS ON BOND.

Fred Loper arrested in Lincoln
county by Sheriff Butler and brought
back to stand trial, has been unable
to secure bondsmen and is still in
custody The bond requires three
signatures and he has been unable
10 get more than two.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1909-04-22

Miss Wilma Berger, a student
nurse in Chicago, when attacked by
a man. disabled him through knowl-
edge of jim iitsu and escaped.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1909-04-22
FINE BUILDINGS.

Plans and specifications for the
building of the Copper Athletic club
at East Ely were received from the
contractors yesterday They call for
very attractive building.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1909-04-22
FUNERAL TODAY.

All friends of the family are in
yited 10 attend the funeral of Willie
Fowler this afternoon at the home at
1905 G avenue. at 2:30 lnterment
of the body will be in Ely cemetery.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1909-04-22

by Ed. Austin following the death
OF little Willie Fowler. son of Con
ductor Fowler and will be the mem
Orial tribute OF the railroad men al
the funeral this afternoon. The piece
is one of the finest ever seen Ill the
district.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1909-04-22
RAILROAD MEMS WREATH.

A beautiful floral wreath of lilies
and carnations was received last even
ing in East Ely by express from Salt
Lake. 1t came to the railroad men
of East Ely on wire sent TO the Lake
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1909-04-22

Washington society women have
set day on which they are going to
sweep streets and front yards and try
to give the capitol city cleaning up.