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The San Francisco call., 1909-01-28
BOATMEN FIGHT FOR
LIVES UNDER WHARF
Skiff Capsizes and Throws Men
Into Water

Lawrence Conlan and Hector Brodie,
boatmen in the employ of the harbor
commission, fought for their lives
yesterday afternoon in the inky dark
ness underneath the ferry depot. Their
skiff, in which they were searching the
dark recesses for some missing piles,
capsized and the men were thrown into
the water. Where the water shoaled
the bottom was ooze and the concrete
supports on which the great building
rests offered no grip to their graphing
fingers.
Hanging to their overturned skir
they yelled for help, but the dark cave
in which they had been wrecked
was sound proof and they soon realized
that they could put their breath to bet
ter use. After a struggle they sue
ceeded in righting the skiff. Under
the mud with which they were coated
they were still pale when they reported
to Superintendent>Jen and asked per-
mission to go home and change their
clothes. They laughed later as they
told of their experience. but if Jenks
wants those piles he will have to get
them himself.
The San Francisco call., 1909-01-28
.COQUELIN PASSES
AWAY SUDDENLY
Great French Actor, Who Had
Reached Zenith of His
Fame, Dies
Was at Work Rehearsing Ros-
tand's "The ChanticIeer"
When the End Came

PARIS, Jan. 27.-Benert Constante
Coquelin, the great French actor.
whose eliminating triumph had been
awaited in Edmond Rostand's sThe
Chanticleer,' which is now being re-
hearsed, died last night at Pont-aux-
Danes, Seine -el- Marine.
The death of M. Coquelin is an in
calculable loss to the French stage.
Only few days ago NJ Rostand, who
recently has been giving the finishing
touches to THE Chanticleer," arrived
in Paris from Cambo and was ready
TO begin the rehearsals of the play,
In which M Coquelin, who had the lead
ing role, was expected to duplicate his
famous success obtained in M. Rostand's 9
"Cyrano de Bergerac." Only yesterday
M. Coquelin recited gayly long pas
sages of THE Chanticleer'' to some of
his friends, but he succumbed suddenly
at midnight to an acute attack of en-
bolism, from which he has long been a
sufferer.
The San Francisco call., 1909-01-28
GLASSES UNNECESSARY
Eye strain Relieved by Quitting Con


Many cases Of defective vision are
caused by the habitual use of coffee
It is said that in Arabia, where coffee
is used in large quantities, many lose
their eyesight at about fifty.
A n. J. woman writes to the point
concerning eye trouble and coffee She
says:
My son was for years troubled with
his eyes. He tried several kinds of
glasses without relief. The optician
said there was defect in his eyes
which was hard to reach.
He used to drink coffee. as we all
did. and finally quit 1t and began to use
Postum. That was three years ago. He
has not had to wear glasses and has
had no trouble with his eyes since
"I was always fond of tea and coffee
and finally became so nervous [ could
hardly sit still long enough to eat a
meal. My heart was in such a condi-
ton 1 thought I might die any time.
Medicine did not give me relief
and I was almost desperate. It was
about this time we decided to quit
coffee and use Postum, and have used
it ever since. I am in perfect health.
No trouble now with my heart and
never felt better in my life.
Postum has been a great blessing to
us all, particularly to my son and my
self
Name given by Postum Co., Battle
VILE" pkgs. There's a Reason
Ever read the above Ietters A new
one appears from time TO time. They
are genuine, true, and full of human
interest.
The San Francisco call., 1909-01-28
RENO GIRL
AND LOVER VANISH
Parents of Is Year Old Maiden
Fear Murder or Abduction

RENO. New. Jan. 27.-Possible MUIR
der, abduction, mysterious disappear
ance and prostrated parents all figure
in case that has just come TO light
here. May Mcbride. beautiful 15 year
old girl Of this city. mysteriously dis
appeared from her home last Friday
and every effort TO discover her where
abouts has failed.
William Leayery, 19 years old. who
was desperately in love with the girl,
and who was forbidden her company
by her father, dropped from sight
Sunday. The police believe that Leav-
cry eloped with the girl.
Mcbride reported the matter TO the
police and requested their aid in locat-
ing his daughter.
The San Francisco call., 1909-01-28

Of mind. and Moore passed him with
out further questioning. Heney chal-
lenged and gained the admission that
Harper had the opinion that Calhoun
was innocent. He asked several other
questions and then submitted the chal-
lenge, which was allowed.
"BATTLE OF METAPHY SICS"
Robert II Hunter. an electrical en-
gineer, said he would endeavor to be
fair and impartial if taken as a juror,
but doubted his ability to be so. He
had a fixed opinion, believing that
some one connected with the United
Railroads paid the bribe money to the
supervisors and that probably Cal
houn was Implicated. 1t was during
his rather extended examination that
Judge Lawlor labeled the pickering
"a battle Of metaphysics" Stanley
Moore challenged the juror. and after
some questioning Heney acquiesced In
the challenge without protest.
John NJ Burke, contractor, and
brother OF Thomas NJ. r. Burke. the
talesman examined a short time before,
was the next called. Stanley Moore
tried a short cut to the finish by ask
ing him at the outset:
DO you feel the same way about
these matters that your brother did ?''
The question was not allowed though
il caused a general smile on all sides.
Burke said he felt he could be fair, but
he had read a portion of the transcript
Of the testimony of the supervisors and
had formed from it a slight opinion as
TO Calhoun's guilt. He was challenged
by Moore and dismissed.
William Buchanan, dealer in hard
ware and brushes was the last tales
man examined. He had followed the
testimony closely during the various
graft trials that preceded the present
one and had formed an opinion that no
evidence could remove. Stanley Moore
interposed the challenge, which was
not resisted.
The San Francisco call., 1909-01-28
PASSENGER TRAIN DRIVEN
BACK BY SNOWSTORM
Seven Walk to Town to Secure
Food for Those Held Up

BOCA, Jan. 27-The combination
passenger and freight train which left
here Friday morning for Beckwith
and Loyalton and should have returned
that evening arrived here this morning
over 13 hours late after a battle with
a terrific snowstorm on the summit
The passengers from Boca reached
Loyalton Sunday morning aboard the
engines, the cars being unable to get
farther than the summit. The stalled
cars were taken to Loyalton with diff
hculty and on the return to Boca the
engines left the track. Seven passen-
gers walked six miles through snow to
Boca and food was taken out to the
half starved and frozen women and
children
The San Francisco call., 1909-01-28
w. w. WALLACE WILL BE
SENT BACK TO TENNESSEE
Governor Gillett Honors Requi=
sitiOnS of Two States

SACRAMENTO, Jan. 27.-Governor
Gillett today honored the requisition
of the governor of Tennessee for the re-
turn of W. W. Wallace. a former county
clerk of Warren county, Tennessee in
dicted for embezzling 1912 in county
taxes more than two years ago. Wal
lace is now under arrest In Los An
geleS.
The requisition of the Kansas author
tiles was also honored for the return
of Eugene G. Leekley, alias Andrew
Prior, now under arrest in San Fran
cisco for the alleged passing of a
forged check in his home state
A requisition was made today by
Governor Gillett upon the governor of
Washington for w. A. Morrissey now
in that state, who is wanted in San
Francisco for passing a fictitious check
for Sc.
The San Francisco call., 1909-01-28
STOCKTON OPPOSES
DRAINAGE SCHEME
Declares Sacramento District
Has Already Been Organized
[SpecioI Dispatch to The Cali


STOCKTON. jan 27.-Word has
reached Stockton that a Sacramento
drainage district has been organized for
the purpose of reclaiming the flooded
portions OF the lower Sacramento val
ley. including Bouldin island in San
Joaquin county. 1t Is understood that
the Sacramento interests are trying to
extend the area so as TO include the
delta lands of San Joaquin county.
Many of the prominent land owners OF
this county have sought relief against
the proposed action OF Sacramento and
Secretary J. NJ Eddy of the Stockton
chamber of commerce has written to
Senator John 7. Lewis and Assembly
men Beardslee and Stuckenbruck ask
ing them to ascertain If such legisla-
ton is pending and to keep local in
terests informed as to its status at all
times. Bitter opposition will be made
by this county on the ground that it
is deemed unjust to submit tax on
San Joaquin county land owners for
adverse conditions characteristic of the
Sacramento valley.
The San Francisco call., 1909-01-28
GRAND DEPUTY RULER
is GUEST OF ELKS
Stanley Witnesses Initiation by
San Jose Lodge
[SpeeiaI Dispatch 10 The CoLEl

Especial Dispatch 10 The Call
SAN JOSE, Jan. 27.-Grand District
Deputy Exalted Ruler James Stanley
of the Elks was the guest of honor at
an initiation tonight by the local
lodge Following the initiatory cere-
monies a banquet was served in the
Elks' clubrooms An address by Shan
ley and an informal discussion of the
ball to be given Friday evening at the
Vendome hotel were features of the
evening. The initiates were D. J. Mer-
Ger, J. S. Bolin and n. G. Moenning.
The San Francisco call., 1909-01-28
BACKERS OF PROPOSED
PANAMA LINE BUSY
Seek the Governments Support
Through Supply Shipments

WASHINGTON, Jan. 27-several
persons interested in the establish
ment of a new line of steamers be-
tween San Francisco and Panama
called on the secretary of war today
to ascertain to what extent the govern
ment would support the line by for
warding supplies for the Panama canal
by the proposed line. The secretary
told his callers he favored the project.
but was not prepared to say what as
Eurances the government could give.
Rudolph Barth. watch maker and jeweler, now
permanently located at SO Kearny street.
The San Francisco call., 1909-01-28
TAFT WILL BE GIVEN
ALLIGATOR STEAK FEAST
Louisiana Determined Not to Be
Outdone by 'Possum Meal

NEW ORLEANS, Jan. 27.-Deter-
mined that Louisiana, anent the Geor-
gia 'possum dinner, shall not be be-
hind in furnishing unique and typical
viands for the delectation of President
elect Taft, Secretary NJ. B. Trazevant
of the Progressive union, which or
ganization is taking a prominent part
in arranging an entertainment for
Taft on his visit here, has advanced a
plan to give the distinguished visitor
an alligator steak dinner in New Or
leans.
The San Francisco call., 1909-01-28
CHINESE TOO BUSY TO
HAVE BLADE REMOVED
Knife Breaks When Plunged
Into His Head by Indian
Especial Dispatch 10 The CALI

SANTA ROSA. Jan. 27.-Because he
was too busy and did not have time
to undergo an operation Gee Sing, a
Chinese tender of joss house in Sc
bastopol. is carrying around in his head
today a piece of knife blade an inch
long. Gee was sweeping the walk in
front Of the joss house last night when
a party of half breed Indians well
filed with liquor came along.
One of the trio attacked him, stab
bing him in the back of the head with
a pocket knife, which broke into two
pieces, one remaining buried in the
skull right up to the break even. To all
entreaties TO have the piece removed he
replied he was too busy and would wait
until Friday, when he would have the
time.
The half breeds had previously at
tackled three Japanese in the Chinese
quarters. Two of the three were ar
rested.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1909-04-03

augurate the modification. should
not say repeal. but REIMBURSEMENT Of
the laws regulating the cooperation
is necessary"
Mr.. Hartman said he had heard
little talk about the tariff in the far
west. Asked as TO possible wage re-
duction by the railroads. he said:
we have not even considered the
matter and shall not so long as We
can AFFORD to pay"
Mr.. Hartman said about 81 .000.-
900 had already been spent on the
Southern Pacific Mexican line extern
sion and not improbable an expendi-
ture of $50.000,000 altogether would
be necessary to complete the work
When asked IL he was to become
actively identified with the New York
Central. Mr.. Hartman replied he was
not bothering his head about the
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1909-04-03
City Politics On
The Gain In
Interest

Things political are beginning tc
warm up in Ely and during the last
few DAYS several new aspirants for
offices in the city government have
come forward.
The coming election according 10
general opinion at this time. will un-
questionably be made on the matter
of city salaries. II Is claimed more
money is being paid for salaries and
printing than for Improvements and
a great many OF the taxpayers are
commencing to do some tall talking.
Among those now prominently
mentioned for mayor are: ID. c. Nc
Donald. W. B. Graham and the pres
ent mayor, F. NJ. Clark. For coun-
cilmen Messrs Hoffman, Hall, Mey-
ers. Charles Watt Cordiner and
knecht are being talked of.
City Clerk Haight, c. A. Eddy and
will Stewart are the only ones who
have announced themselves as can
didates for the city clerkship.
Judge Cartwright and O. +. Mann
are spoken of in connection with the
Office of police judge.
VIM. Norman, George Jackson,
Dave SERVER and Alex Baird are said
TO be in the fight for city marshal.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1909-04-03
Are Held For
Murder of
AuStrianS

The preliminary hearing of 5uro
Ljuboyie and Luka Gogdanoyie, who
with Dane Stankovic are charged
with the murder of Mike Grayorae on
the morning of March IS, at the Vet
eran mine, was concluded yesterday
and resulted In the defendants being
held to appear before the grand
jury. Bond was placed at $4,000
each. in default of which the men
were remanded To the custody of the
sheriff
The hearing OF Dane Stankoyic on
the same charge was taken up in the
afternoon and the evidence was prae-
tically the same as that given in the
hearing of Liuboyic and Gogdanovic.
Attorney Eddy for the defense and
District Attorney Reeves got into
several arguments. which required
about one-half the law books in town
to be brought into the court room.
After the evidence had been sub
mitted. Judge Cartwright took the
case under advisement and will rem
der decision this morning az 10
o'clock.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1909-04-03
IS To Be Handy
For Railroad
Boys

Contractor Collins. Of East Ely. is
figuring on plans for the Copper Ath-
letie club building and when he has
made his estimates the organization
and finance committees will hold a
meeting for the purpose of taking
action. The floor of the gymnasium
will be of maple and will he used for
dances. The new building will he
so arranged as to have the bowling
alley in the basement. There will be
billiard and reading room and in
other respects it will contain all the
requirements of modern club. The
building will be located where it will
be handy for the railroad boys. sc
they can take advantage of the baths
which will he installed
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1909-04-03

matter. Neither had he agreed with
the Hin interests In the west A con
ference over terminal matters In
Portland. Ore. was his only com
munication with representatives of
those interests. he said.
Mr.. Hartman said the Southern
Pacific expected to make a success of
its irrigation plant in southern Cali
fornia. despite the difficulties that he
declared we're being put In the com
pany's way by the government.
we saved 100000 or 100000
acres of valuable arabic lands for all
time by our prompt work at the time
of the Colorado river in-rush," he
said Il am convinced that we acted
only four or five days ahead OF the
time when that land for all practical
purposes would have been forever
lost TO reclamation.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1909-04-03
FOR MINING INSPECTOR.

which was recently created by the
legislature and IS to be filled by the
governor by appointment has brought
number of men into the field who
would be glad to fill the position and
draw the pay therefor, among whom
are Ed Stewart. L. Mcnamara, Milan
Davidoyich. ]. Mcmahon. John NJ.
Haley, Maurice T. Coll, K. J. Loner-
gan and J +. Corr. The governor
has expressed no preference as yet.
but it is thought the appointment will
be made tomorrow.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1909-04-03
FROM MINING PAPER.

W. \. Scott, OF the Mining and Sci
entilic Press. was an arrival on last
evenings train and registered AT the
Northern. This Is Mr.. Scott's third
trip 20 the district and while he has
not been here for a year. he has kept
posted on all of the improvements
made in the mining way. He has the
reputation of being one of the hest
writers on mining matters in the west
and It is a certainty he will have
some good things to say of the camp
when he sends in his correspondence.
Mr.. Scott expects 10 be in the dis
trict about a week
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1909-04-03
REPEAL CERTAIN LAWS.
such Action Considered Imperative
Southern Pacific tn Extend
Mexican Lines.

NEW YORK. April - Bronzed by
his weeks sojourn under southern
skies and trimming over with vitality
+. III. Hartman reached here Tate to-
day to all appearances a reingivorat-
ed man, after his long combination
vacation and business trip over the
network Of Hartman railroads in
the west. the southwest and In Mex
leo.
Repeal of repressiye state laws is
imperative, he declared, "if the rail-
road lines the people need and that
the railroads want to build are TO be
constructed. The truth is. the states
in adopting these laws only followed
the example of the national govern
ment. Now let the national govern
ment set the reverse example and in
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1909-04-03
NICHOLSON GOT THERE.

Commissioner Nicholson returned
by private conveyance from Osceola
last evening. On his way home. Mr..
Nicholson had his attention called to
a large coyote which was within 90
feet of a sheep and abou. so feet
from his buggy. He saw il vas up
to him to kill the coyote or in all
probability it would PLAY tayoe with
the band of sheep grazing nearby. He
pulled his revolver and taking de-
liberate aim (all good shots take de-
liberate aim). and fired As a result
there is a dead sheep hetweel here
and Osceola.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1909-04-03

large capitalization is one of the
reasons why gold and silver proper
ties yield proportionately less in
profits than do the coppers.
The best paying gold mine in North
and South America during 1908 was
the Esperanza. at FL Orc. Mexico, a
distinctive honor that has been held
for number of years past. This
property is controlled by United
States and British investors, who re-
ceived during the year $1,1S0.00 Gas
against $3.623.725 in 1900 and
since incorporation the sum of So
427. 500, or 419 per cent on an issued
capitalization of 2.25O,00O.
Second in rank as regards profits
and also enjoying the distinction of
being the largest low grade mine in
the world. is the Homestake, of
South Dakota, which had a most
prosperous year and paid to its stock
holders $1,395. 000 Gas against $436,-
500 in1 90O on an issued capitalize
ton OF sci. goo. Since its
organization % years ago This com
pany has checked out the tidy sum
of St7. 445.350 on ore that yields a
profit of close 10 a dollar ton. This
! is equivalent TO a return of so per
/ cent on the issued capitalization
Bunker Hill x Sullivan. of Idaho.
wich held second place in 1907 with
| $4,000 10 its credit paid out i'm
+ 1908 $4,000. making a grand total
+ To Dec. 81 of s10.671 900. This was
! done on an issued capitalization of
3,0Oo,0 900, a return OF $50 per cent.
/ Camp Bird. at quarry, Colorado.
+ largely controlled by American and
! English capital paid dividends of
/ S7ST.6S0 during the year, or about
/ 10 per cent. making total since
i organization of s4.991.750 on its
share capital of s3,993. 400. or 1875
+ per cent. The Portland gold mine.
+ also in Colorado. in Cripple Creek.
f duplicated its. good record of 1907.
paying $4,000. or 16 per cent.
/ making grand total of sS.I07. 0S0
/ on its share capital OF So 600, 600, a
return of 270 per cent or nearly three
times its capitalization.
! The Alaska Treadwell. on Douglas
5 Island, Alaska. generally considered
one of the most profitable low grade
mines in the world by reason of the
fact that it can pay dividends of
nearly dollar a ton on ore which
will average only about $Z.15 a ton
when milled. and which is capitalized
at s., 100000. during 1908 dupli-
/ Gated its 1897 record by paying
5000. 900. or , per cent This makes
a total since or
A. J. c. r. ALLOWING university
10 receive donations.
4. u. 52-Relating TO registra-
ton.
5. j. c. II. Ito amend section 3 E.
article N OF the constitution.
s. b. ALLOWING additional help
TO Storey county officers.
\. Is. 1i3-Authorizing Fallon
school bond issue.
\. b. l0-Establishing experiment
farm.
S. b. 5i-Regulating reports of
mining companies and sale of stock.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1909-04-03
All Look For
Big Things
Here

\. b. Witcher. who returned from
Reno Wednesday evening. stated that
number OF influential people in
Reno informed him that the pro-
posed Ely-Goldfield road would be
built and that work of construction
would be commenced in the very near
future.
Mr.. Witcher says that great many
people in the western part of the
state say that Ely will be the metrop-
oils of Nevada. The people of Reno
all talk we'll of Ely and he expects
to see a number OF them come into
Ely this summer. His statements
agree with those of a number of
others who have lately visited Reno
from this camp
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1909-04-03
WATSON FUNERAL.

The funeral Of John Watson,
whose remains We're found in can
Won southwest of Ely several weeks
ago, took place Thursday morning
from the undertaking parlors of
Neyin, Brown & Graham The fu-
neral was under the auspices of the
steam filters association and about
30 members followed the remains to
the cemetery. Rev g. c. Hunting
ofiiciated.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1909-04-03
DIED ON :. T.. TRAIN.

PORTLAND. Ore. April IL.
W. Waleott. an attorney of Grand
Rapids, Mich. died on a Southern
Pacific train late last night while
en- route from San Francisco. Heart
failure is believed 10 have been the
cause of his death. The remains will
be sent to Grand Rapids for inter-
ment,
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1909-04-03
TO Celebrate.

Cole Campbell and Will Stewart
went To McGill Thursday. as com
mittee from Cherry Greek lodge, No.
-. |. O. o. r. to confer with the
|. O. o. F. club of that place in ref
erence TO the celebration which will
take place here on April &c in honor
of the Goth anniversary of the found
ing of the order.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1909-04-03
SHEEP sHEARING.

The sheep shearing season IN the
county will open very shortly. Own
ers are now arranging to begin tn
work. The clip in the county this
spring will be much larger than a
year ago and will bring considerably
increased returns by reason Of higher
price prevailing for wool
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1909-04-03
UNDER BOND.

Tom Mccoy, colored, who was ar
rested Thursday night for assault and
battery on George Green, colored. and
released on bonds. was not satisfied
with the first job and yesterday adj
ministered another beating to Green.
Constable Mclean made the arrest
and Judge Cartwright placed Mccoy
under $500 bail