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The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1909-02-17
UPWARD MOVEMENT IN TRADE


Taking the record from the begin
ming of January there has, as com.
pared with the corresponding period
in 1908, been an increase of over 30
per cent in the market value of the
stocks sold on the New York En-
change. and a gain of 80 per cent in
the value of the railroad bonds which
have been marketed. The building
operations in the large cities of the
country. in the aggregate, in the past
five weeks have been more than 100
per cent in excess of those of the
same time year ago. OF the -
cities which have reported, all show
gains in building except four. Bank
clearings for each of the past few
weeks range from 10 to so per cent
over the corresponding time last year.
Copper and pig iron production is in
creasing. The railroads are making
a better showing, as compared with
IL months earlier. than they We're
previous to the beginning of the year.
At the same time business finds itself
on a more solid foundation than
year ago This is shown by falling
OF of 80 per cent in the number of
failures since the beginning of the
year, as compared with the CORE
spending period in 1908. and a
shrinkage of over ~ per cent in the
liabilities.
While the business advance is not
as rapid as many persons expected as
consequence of the Republican tri-
umph in November. it has been con-
tinuous All the ground which has
been gained has been held Proba-
bly, the approaching tariff revision
acts as brake on the upward move
ment in production and prices. 1t
is we'll TO remember. however. that
the party which will do the revising
is committed To the retention of the
protective policy In the coming add
justment of the schedules the aim
will be TO remove the inequalities
which have been brought by the
changes in conditions in the 2 years
which have passed since the present
tariff was enacted. Every important
industry which needs any protection
will get it. and the protection will be
up TO the full measure of its legiti-
mate need. Moreover, If the demand
for a tariff commission which il
voiced by the business men of the
country be granted by eongress-and
President-elect Taft has REINFORCED
the great industrial and commercial
interests in urging it-tariff revision
hereafter will lose its terrors. In
the National Tariff Commission con.
vention which opened in Indianapo
lis yesterday. the movement for Z
commission is likely to get a mo
:
mentum which will induce congress
to enact It. Tariff changes based or
the investigations of a body of eapa
BILE, disinterested men would natural
ly be equitable and scientific. anC
business would quickly and cheerful
ly adjust itself to them,
On the whole. the business outlool
is encouraging. The recovery from
the depression of 1908 is gradual
which is better than If it had beer
faster. All danger of a setback ha.
been averted. The gain which ha:
been made in the total of the coun
try's activities is based on actua
and not speculative needs. The needs
are immediate and obvious. and the.
will naturally continue TO increase.
In spite of the disturbance in The
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1909-02-17

Wifey-"How is the weather out
this morning." Hubby-"Very pu-
gilistic. my dear" Wifey-"very
how" Hubby-.Windy.' boston
Record.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1909-02-17

Hospitality occasionally impels
southern communities to genially
mislead eminent statesmen just
little on questions of popular political
feelings. Star.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1909-02-17
JOHN II. WATSON
Mining Engineer. Ely, New.
POPULAR DANCES.

Dancing at the rink every Satur-
day evening Hamilton's orchestra.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1909-02-17
EAST ELY,NEVADA

Invites the consideration of all who may wish
thoroughly good real estate or business invest
ments in city served with excellent water,
electric light and power, telegraph, telephone
and all other modern conveniences including
the best hotel between Denver and San
Francisco
East Ely is so situated that it is the pres
ent terminal of railroad lines operating in the
Ely mining district and must be the terminal
of other lines which will be built in future to
southern and western connections At the
present time above 40 trains including main
line passenger, suburban passenger, ore trains
and main line freight trains arrive and de-
part daily from the East Ely yards.
Imperial Valley press., 1909-01-02
BROKEN LEVEES.
Colorado Floods Land in Arizona But Does Not Affect the West
 Side Works.

The recent sudden rise of the Colo Ieys of the Salt and the Gila, brought the water up to 2S.5 on the gage at Yuma and to 11705 on the concrete headgate of the c. D. Co.'S system at the intake The top of the 'headgate is 12403, and the water was within 2 feet of the top. The flood did not af- feet the dams and levees on the west side of the river and the rise was no test of teh leveeS, On the other side the government leveeS were broken. The Yuma Examiner reported that the flood broke through at the 1Smile post washing away over five hundred feet of the embankment and flooding the country. There were seven distinct | breaks within distance of two miles and the only reason extensive dama- ge was not done, was that the coun- try is sparsely settled. One family, consisting of Mrs. Newton Johnson and , children had narrow escape. The rise in the river was very sud den and the breaks came without any
 warning The water completely cover ed the little, farm and was several 1 feet high around the house. A neigh 1 bor drove in at 12 o'clock at night
 and rescued them, otherwise they
 would have suffered greatly as the
 night was exceedingly cold.
Imperial Valley press., 1909-01-02
CHRISTMAS ENTERTAINMENTS
Three Churches of Fl Centro Give Pleasing Programmes for the Little FolI, and Santa Claus
 Duly Appears.

Santa Cla.ls ,fG!ted Fl Centro in regulation form the pagt Christmas holidays. Three times he appeared in public, and at each time he was as popular as at any date heretofore. The first appearance was at the Meth odist Church, on Christmas Eve The Sunday school of this church rendered an interesting Christmas programme, including songs and exercises by the children. The male quartette, Mesrss. Clark, Brumbaugh, Hand and Craig, sang Christmas anthems, and Santa Claus distributed gifts to the children.
 The Christmas entertainment at the the Holt Opera House on Friday even- ing, and was largely attended. The children of this Sunday school gave a programme and gifts were distributed by old Saint Nicholas.
 The Salvation Army corps had it's entertainment on Saturday evening, in the Bradford building on Broadway, so that Christmas good cheer was pro- vided for every one in El Centro.
 While there was large exodus from El Centro and other valley towns of people bound to join family reunions at outside points, this year also saw the incoming of many visitors, coming to spend their first Christmas with I'm perial Valley friends.
Imperial Valley press., 1909-01-02
QUAKE WRECks SICILY
Most Gigantic Disaster Ever Known 0verwhelmS
 the Island

The greatest earthquake disaster in European history overwhelmed Sicily and southern Italy on the morning of Dec. 2S. The city of Messins was ob- liberated and many other Sicilian towns were almost totally destroyed.
 The number of persons killed is es- timated all the way from 10G 900 to 200- 900. The quake lasted twenty-three seconds, and was followed by an in rush of the sea that swept away the ruins and carried ships far inland. Many tourists were buried in the ruins of hotels, and diplomatic officials of many nations are missing. The topo- graphy of Sicily and Calabra seems to have been altered tremendously.
 The hands of all the nations have been extended to Italy in her afflic' tion. From rulers have come mes sages of condolence and from the peo- pie spontaneous promises of that aid which brings the world closer togeth- CT in time of calamity.
 Great Britain, France and Russia have sent their warships quick as the flash of the telegraph could carry the orders to lend assistance to the strick en cities.
 The Pope was greatly affected by news of the disaster and immediately contributed $2O0,OOO to the relief fund
Imperial Valley press., 1909-01-02

tracts shall be printed in daily news papers, but four of the valley cities desiring to take action under the law are without daily papers and cannot act unless the law shall be amended to permit advertisement in weekly pa pers. The Board resolved to appro. priate $50 to pay the expenses of the city attorney who is going to Sacra- meuto to endeavor to procure the re- quired amendment.
 The Board adjourned to Tuesday January 5.
Imperial Valley press., 1909-01-02
DECEMBER WEATHER
January

The temperature during December was very even, the maximum ranging from 5 to 6S, with a mean of 61.L The lowest temperature recorded was 32 for three consecutive nights, the mean minimum being Al. Humidity ranged from nothing to 65 per cent the mean minimum being 21.5. There were 12 partly cloudy days in the month and four showers, making the rainfall Of the season up to the last day of De- cemher 1.36 in. Following is the rec ,rh for thn month in dnfail.
Imperial Valley press., 1909-01-02

The officers of the Salvation Army express through The Press a hearty appreciation and grateful thanks to the churches. singers, Imperial Val ley Press and others who contributed to the success of the children's Christ mas festivities held Saturday night by the Salvation Army. The meeting was attended by great number of people and was highly successful and enjoyable. The Salvation Army ex- tends New Years blessings and good wishes to all.
Imperial Valley press., 1909-01-02
BIDS FOR SEWER WORK
City Trustees Invite Proposals From Contractors-Sidewai to be
 Laid in Business District

The City Trustees met Tuesday night, Dec. 29 present, Pearson, Pei let and Buttress. In the absence of City Clerk Havens, the duties of the clerk were performed by Trustee Pel. ct.
 Ordinances were read once and laid over until sneKt meeting as follows: declaring intention to construct ce- ment sidewalks on Fifth Street and Sixth street from Broadway to State, on Broadway from Fourth to Sixth, and to place curbs on Fourth Street from Broadway to State, on Broadway from the railroad to Seventh and on State street from Fourth to Seventh. An ordinance of intention to lay side walks on Main Street from Seventh west to the canal was adopted.
 J. G. Scott and J. Duman were given 40 days in which to remove their frame buildings from within the fire limits.
 By resolution the city abandoned to W. F. Holt four foot strip of the alley back of the Opera House in order to permit the deepening of the stage.
 The Street Commissioner was aH- thorized to repair the Orange street ditch and put it into proper condi- tion for irrigation of lots and street shade trees.
 Dr. Blachnton and MT Bill gave notice of their intention. to plant trees on streets and lots east of the railroad, and the City Engineer was instructed to define the curb lines on Main street in that section of the city.
 By resolution the board adopted the Olmsted & Gllelan plans and speci- fications for septic tank sewer sys- tenn, and the clerk was authorized to advertise for bids for construction of sewers la accordance herewith.
 The Street Commissioner was au. thorized to lay plank cross walks across Main street on the east line of Sixth and on Fifth Street on the south line Of Main.
 The State Law relating to the plant ing of shade trees prescribes that ad- Vertise0ents of intention to plant trees and for bids On planting cOa-
Imperial Valley press., 1909-01-02
RATTLE SNAKE PETE" IN JAIL

"Rattlesnake Pete" whose real name is said to be Isaac Brooks, and who was arrested near Imperial on the charge of stealing a horse from San Diego, has been bound over to answer to the Superior Court of San Diego. His bail was fixed at $2,OOO and in default of his amount he was returned to jail to await trial
Imperial Valley press., 1909-01-02
BEST THEY EVER TASTED
Imperial Valley Turkeys Make "a Christmas Hit With San Franeisco's
 Epicures.

Several of the San Franciscans who visited Imperial Valley recently on the excursion of the Chamber of Com merce acquired the Imperial turkey habit and sent back urgent orders for Christmas birds. Andrew Carrigan wrote to Mayor Pearson for half a dozen, and the mayor selected and shipped six perfect fat turkeys of an aggregate weight of 127 pounds. The following telegram tells the rest of the story:
 San Francisco, Cal Dec. 2S.
 H. B. Pearson, Mayor,
Imperial Valley press., 1909-01-02
H. B. Pearson, Mayor,
 El Centro. Cal.

Joseph D. Grant, H. D. Morton, W.. J. Spotwell, and myself, unanimously vote those Christmas turkeys the best ever tasted. Our congratulations to Fl Centro. Our joint wishes for hap piness and prosperity for Imperial Valley and particularly El Centro.
 ANDREW CARRIGAN.
Imperial Valley press., 1909-01-02
WILL PAY CHURCH DEBT

At the congregational meeting of the El Centro Presbyterian Church, held Monday night, much important business was transacted, and arrange ments were made to pay off the in debtedness of the church property. Messrs. Force, Campbell and Moffet were elected as trustees for the en- suing year.
Imperial Valley press., 1909-01-02
CHAMBER OF COMM ERCE
 MEETING

x An important meeting of the El ,; x Centro Chamber of Commerce is x
 < called by the Board of Directors x
 x for next Saturday night at 8 X. x o'clock sharp, at the City Hall. X x Business of great importance to x x this city is on hand, and it is x
 < urged that every citizen attend x x this meeting. X x x x < < < < * T; x < ,: < < ;: < < x
Imperial Valley press., 1909-01-02

Home Telephone Company will spend a great sum of money and start work at once installing long distance line between Los Angeles, San Fran cisco and Portland.
Imperial Valley press., 1909-01-02

Mrs. R. M. Darst is now ready to receive few patients in her private home for the sick. the ott House. on Fifth Street near Orange. Mrs. Darst is graduate nurse of 16 years ex- perience and has been successful in her w0Tk s9-1t
Imperial Valley press., 1909-01-02
LADIES' GUILD TO MEET.

The Ladies' Guild of the Presbyter- ian Church will meet at the residence of Mrs. Russell, at The Broadway, Thursday January ', at o'clock.
Imperial Valley press., 1909-01-02
YUMA's SCHOOL BONDS.

Yuma has sold its issue of $10,0O0 to the First National Bank of that place at premium of $70o. A large building will be erected at once.
Imperial Valley press., 1909-01-02

San Jacinto citizens excited over re- port of finding of Peg Leg mine and rush of prosDectors to desert is prob able.
Imperial Valley press., 1909-01-02
GAN SELL MONEY ORDERS.

The postoffice at Palo Verde has been made a money order office, the order having gone into effect yester- day.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1909-10-30
PRIMROSE MINsTRELs.

Primrose's Ministries played to a
big audience at the Kerredge last
night and gave a very pleasing per-
Torrance. Primrose himself, in spite
Of advancing years is still the same
graceful dancer, Notwithstanding that
he is not capable OF sustained effort
to so great an extent as in his earlier
days. He was given n very cordial
greeting, being warmly applauded in
his several specialties. His Famous
Minstrels," past and present, in part
two was a very interesting number.
Gov. Bowen (of Kentucky was one
of the star performers and made one
of the biggest hits of the evening. and
Eddy" the male prima donna, was
decided novelty. The musical special
ties and vocal numbers were well CIV
en- and the entire performance afford
ed an evenings enjoyment of genuine
old time mlnstrelsy.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1909-10-30
BELATED STEAMERS ARRIVE.

The barge Sweetheart arrived this
morning at the dock of the Peoples
Fuel company, and Is discharging a
cargo OF coal. The Lycoming, her con-
sort. is at the Cleaves foundry dock In
Ripley with a couple of hundred tons
OF coke, after dlscharging which she
will leave a coal cargo at the Peoples
Fuel company dock. The steamer Pho
neer, with coal for the same concern
is expected to arrive here today All
three boats were expected earlier In
the week but were delayed by storms
in Lake Huron. The Pioneer was COM
PEELED to run back into Port Huron
last Saturday after being out twenty
four hours, on account of the disabling
of the steering gear of the Chattanoo-
ga. which vessel she had i'm tow. The
latter had to be cast adrift and crashed
into the Canadian passenger steamer
Harmonic. Several plates of the Ham
onic were broken and also the wooden
paneling of the barber shop of the
steamer. The Chattanooga was found
to be leaking badly on the port side
and it was necessary to make repairs
before she could proceed. The Pioneer
waited until the repairs were made,
and both boats are expected here to-
daV
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1909-10-30
TORCH LAKE sRevIrIEs.

The funeral of the late Henry Mey-
ers, who died suddenly at Aston yes
terday morning, will be held tomor-
row afternoon. The members OF LII
liam tent of Maccabees will attend the
funeral in a body.
Christ Wolf OF Chicago of the firm
of Wolf Sayer & Heller, manufactur-
ers OF butchers supplies and store fur
nishings. was a business visitor In
Hubbell this morning.
The steamer Wilbur Smith Is dis
charging a cargo at the smelts dock
In Hubbell.
Prof III. ID. To- of the Lake Linden
schools is expected home this evening
from Saginaw where he went to at
tend the teachers convention.
The steamer Warner. also schooner
Thompson are at the docks In Hubbell
discharging cargoes.
The Misses Minnie Robinson and
Amy wearne OF Calumet spent this
afternoon visiting with friends in Lake
Linden.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1909-10-30
HANCOCK BREvlTIEs.

The subject for the regular Monday
evening meeting of the Pewabic Ep-
worth league next week will be "The
Rich Poor and the Poor Rich" Miss
Hilda Nichols will be the leader for
the evening. 49,
The women's Home Missionary So
ciety of the Pewabic Methodist
church will meet on Tuesday even
ing at the home of Mrs. Frank Nan
carrow, Sr.
The work on the new line of the
Houghton County Traction company
near Franklin is being delayed on ac-
count of the rails not arriving as ex-
pected. and 1t is likely that the line
will not be completed until the middle
of November, instead of about the first
as was expected.
The Halloween card party given last
evening by the ladies of st. Patrick's
church in the parish hall was a very
enjoyable and successful event. There
was a large attendance and all en-
joyed greatly the features of the en-
iidii was
with devices associated with the Hal
Iowe'en period, and were very taste
fully and attractively arranged.
only routine business was trans
acted at the meeting of the Portage
Lake Business Mems association held
on Thursday evening in the office Of
the secretary in the Kauth building.
A young man residing in Ripley was
arrested yesterday charged with is
suing a check without having funds
in the bank with which to meet pay
ment. The amount OF the check was
ten dollars, and it was presented at
the Cafe du Nord a couple OF nights
ago with a request to have Ii cashed.
Later IL was found that ii was worth
less. - was fined and obliged TO
make good the amount advanced him
on the check.
The regular meeting of the council
will be held on Monday evening next.
One of the principal matters to come
up will be the receiving of bids for an
additional ten thousand dollars of wa
ter extension bonds bearing interest
at five per cent. A certified check for
two per cent of amount must accom-
pany each bid.
The local hardware and sporting
goods stores are showing large va
riety of hunting paraphernalia in an
ticipation of the opening of the deer
season on November 10.
The November term of the circuit
court will open week from Monday.
The criminal calendar is very light
one. the principal case being that Of
Charles Leinonen charged with COM
plicity in the murder Of herman Matt
son at Calumet on August 22 last.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1909-10-30
M. e. CHURCH SERVICES.

on Sunday the usual order of serv-
ice will be observed at the First NJ.
f.. church. consisting OF class meet
ing at $50; public worship at 1O:So'
sermon topic, Creation and Con-
servation OF Conscience" Sunday
school, 10 M; Junior league. 2:4b;
Senior Epworth league, $3.50; public
worship 700, topic, 1.-THE Triumphant
Church"
Monday night the literary meeting
of Epworth league; Tuesday, class
meeting. wednesday afternoon, Ladies
Aid society, Thursday at 4 o'clock Ju-
Nor league, 1880 prayer meeting
Every effort is made to have all OF
these services as helpful as 1t is pos
sible to make them.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1909-10-30
ON IMPORTANT COMMITTEE.

T. G. Gregory of this city was APP
pointed a member of the committee
on finance, at the Odd Fellows grand
lodge meeting held last week at the
500. by Grand Master Coburn. Mr..
Gregory attended the convention rs
representative of Mystic lodge and as
q member of the committee on appeals
and at meeting OF Mystic lodge this
week gave report of the proceedings
at the sessions of the grand lodge.
one Of the cases that came under the
jurisdiction of the committee on APP
peals was that of William II. Flynn.
the retiring grand master, who was
fully indicated.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1909-10-30
CHEMICAL ENGINE ARRIVES:
DEMONSTRATION ON MONDAY

The new chemical fire engine of the
Hancock department arrived this
morning over the Copper Range rail-
road, and this morning was brought
over to Hancock by one of the city
teams driven by Joe McGrath. The
engine was not brought to the Han
cock freight depot because OF the car
Of which II occupied half contained a
consignment of freight for Houghton
parties, which had To be removed be-
fore the engine could be taken from
the car.
The engine Is a very handsome
piece of fire apparatus and attracted
considerable attention as 1t was haul
ed through the streets to the fire sta
ton. IL is handsomely finished in
brass and nickel work. It Is a double
cylinder thirty-five gallon engine and
will be of great value in handling fires
i'm an incipient stage and in beginning
work on fires before the heavier ap-
paratus arrives on the scene.
Chief Mitchell of the Hancock fire
department has set Monday afternoon
at o'clock as the time for the dem
onstratlon of the engine by Thomas
Roch, the agent of the company man
ufacturing the engine, who arrived
here the early part of the week. Mr.
Mitchell is endeavoring to arrange 10
have the demonstration take place on
the proDerty of the Dakota Heights
company east of the Kerredge theater.
A number OF the fire chiefs of the
county to whom invitations were sent
to witness the demonstrations have
expressed their intention to be pres
emit The engine is the first of the
kind to be brought to the copper coun-
try and it is therefore the subject Of
interest on the part of
those connected with the fire depart
ments of the various towns of the