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White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1912-04-28
PLANS To SAVE
WATER NOW LOST
ENGINEER MCCLELLAN OF ELk0
STATES THAT ONLY SMALL
PART OF HUMBOLDT RIVER
~ USED FOR IRRIGATION.

Starting with the contention that
the mount of water of the Hum
boldt river that is lost to irrigation is
four times the amount that is saved
and put Il useful work. Z. c. Nc
C1eilan. a civil engineer of Elko and
formerly of Reno, is at work on a
plan to reclaim the great loss and in
sure sufficient water to not only
comfortably irrigate the Loyelock
valley. but to provide for the irriga-
ton of hundreds of thousands of
acres more.
The effort comes to light by a Pc
culiar coincidence just at the time
when a suit between the ranchers of
the Lovelock valley and the Pacific
Reclamation company arising out of
shortage of water in the valley is
about to be tried. The suit illus
trates the present Importance of so
1900 acre feet which Mcclellan
states is the storage capacity of the
Reclamation company's reservoir. and
he claims hat If his plans of re-
reclamation and irrigation are carried
out, that even the diversion of more
than 100 600 feet above will not
make any perceptible difference TO
the Lovelock valley people.
MI. Mcclellan has associated with
him Engineer c. E. Grunsky and
Thomas II. Means. formerly of the
United States reclamation service,
and they have worked put tables
showing the flow of water in the
Humboldt at various points. These
tables show that along the course of
the river there are several places
where great losses of water occur.
These are said to seep away into the
earth and form swamp land. which
If properly drained would restore the
water to the river and deliver it
safely to the people below.
II is the plan of Mr.. Mcclellan 10
organize the ranehers along the river
into a great cooperative company
for the reclamation Of the amount Of
water necessary for the purpose. His
original idea of the possibilities came
from the United States reclamation
service report which credits the Hum
boldt with an irrigating capacity Of
10000 acre feet. whereas less than
oue-seventh Of this amoun seems to
be utilized.
In 1903 the law providing for the
Office of state engineer. and for the
state government 10 cooperate with
the United States reclamation service
in reclamation of the agricultural
lands in the state. started in with a
preamble giving amount of lands
that could be irrigated from the diff
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1912-04-28
Small Target.

The late Judge Henry F. Gary, of
Baltimore. who in his younger days
was a member of the state legislature
was noted for his quiekness at repair
tee. according to Everybody's. On
one occasion he had introduced a bill
that proved very obnoxious to sever
al members of the opposing faction.
After adjournment one of the diseon-
tented came rushing up to him in a
great state of excitement.
Look here, Gary" he exclaimed.
I'd rather blow my brains out than
advocate such a measure"
My dear sir" replied Gary. with
a twinkle in his eye. you iatter
yourself on your craftsmanship"
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1912-04-28
DIR. Wharton's Little Pun.

Rev. DR.. II. VI. Wharton, of Balti-
more. has a pretty wit of his own.
SAYS the New York Sun.
One day he vas passing through
a town not far from Chicago noted
for its beer. and he observed many
signs of brewing and also of mourn
ing.
why is that flag half-mast high?"
he inquired.
He was told that some one we'll
known in the town was dead. All.
how sad he replied. Il observe
that even the barrels are in tiers"
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1912-04-28

White Pin Tel. Co, to toll
messages 1895
/ F Veal. to expense bill 49,. 40
q : Grain to expense bin 40
Troy Laundry. TO linen supply .4b
Troy Laundry. TO laundry $500. ei46
George Jackson. r. X. fare and
meals for prisoner .........a. $50
j. :. Harris. X h. fare and
meals for prisoner ........- BIS
J. A Carlson. To livery hire $50
David Mclean. railroad fare for
prisoners ...aa..aa. 200
Nevada Northern Il. K Co. to
kilograms ....-.-a.@..... b3l
J. c. Wheeler. To wheat ...-. 715
Ely Lumber and Coal Co. To coal el.ss
White Pins News. TO pub1icat ton $3.50
Manuel 1nsua. 10 bounty .....- f1.50
Idaho Barn. team hire, (sherin's
ofhce) Observation-Disclosures. e1oO|
Arthur Kneeht. to mdac $3.50. 1850
T a scnnett. To cups ...... 80
Ely Light and Power Co.. To
electric service ........... $50
Ely Light and Power Co. 10
electric service ... 27.s0
Ely Light and Power Co, 10
supplies ste
J. ". Fetty. Co wood .... $50
a. G Jones. 10 bounty .... 1900
J. : Harris. deputy sheriff.
Riepetown s335I
First National Bank. interest on
note No. lols .......-. 1886
Han & eoiwsll. maps Of school
district 10000
+. II. Green. To bounty #if0p|
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1912-04-28
REDUCTION IN
FREIGHT RATES
RELIEF Is N SIGHT FOR SHIP
PERs THROUGHOUT STATE As
RESULT OF ORDER OF INTER-
STATE COMMERCE COMMISSION

Relief for Nevada shippers in the
matter of trans-continental commo-
dity freight rates is now in sight. and
there is little doubt but what the
rates on all commodities shipped
from eastern defined territory to
Reno, and other Nevada points will
be in effect within the course of
three months from this time.
The above conclusion has been
reached by the members of the Ne
vada State Railroad commission. and
is based upon the fact that an order
has just been received from the In
terstate Commerce commission fixing
May s, 1912, as the date for all par
ties to the case commonly known as
the Reno Terminal case to appear in
Washington. D. c.. and show cause
why commodity rates should not be
forthwith put into effect between
eastern defined territory and Reno.
Nevada. The order of the Interstate
Commerce commission reads as fol-
lows:
The commission having under
consideration the propriety of put
ting into effect forthwith the COM
modify rate between eastern defined
territory and Keno, Nevada.
1T is ordered. that the case be set
down for further hearing at Wash
ington. at 10 o'clock in the forenoon
of May s. 1912. and that at that time
all parties be allowed TO show cause
why just and reasonable commodity
rates should not be forthwith es-
tablished.
BY the Commission
Signed: JOHN II. MARBLE.
Secretary"
Immediately upon hearing that the
commerce court had issued an injune-
ton against the fourth section order
of the Interstate Commerce commits
sion, the Nevada State Railroad COM
mission cent an urgent petition to the
Interstate Commerce commission ask
ing for a specific order in the Reno
Terminal case. and the order just re-
ceived by the state commission signi-
hes thai he Federal commission is
now prepared 10 enter a specific or
der in the Reno case. o after the
hearing SET for May 5. 1912. and
which will undoubtedly be upheld by
the commerce court in line with the
action on the order in the Salt Lake
rate case. If the commerce court
should hold the order OF the federal
commission as void II would be re-
yersing lis decision in the above
named case.
The people of Nevada can there
fore. feel reasonably sure that re-
lief will be obtained within a very
short time. and while a fun terminal
rate from all eastern territory may
not be granted the measure Of relief
will be so great as TO give Nevada
control of her own markets and ef-
feet a saving Of at least $1,000. 900
per year TO her people, considering
both class and commodity rate ad-
justuents.
Al the hearing TO take place on
May S. 1912. II is absolutely neces-
sary that the Nevada people should
be represented as the railroads may
introduce new evidence in the case.
and will at least make strong argu-
men against any relief TO inter-
mountain territory. Therefore. the
members of the Nevada commission
together with Attorney General Bak-
er. will be present at the hearing 70
look after the interests Of Nevada
shippers fully.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1912-04-28

John Ferry. a well known raneher
of Pleasant valley and daughter.
have been visiting with friends in Ely
several days during the week.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1912-04-28

.chas. 4. Seeor. services audit
Ing accounts .......-..... a50.00
Sam Bassham. Ora al on iron
culvert 100
Ed. Regain. serving papers 2.5e
William Matson, TO road work. 1900
steptoe Grocery company. to
groceries NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. SOS
{. :. Grain. To expense bill ...... 1850
DR.. =. +. owens. expenses In
taking Barker To ELY ........ $500
J. H. Carlson. feed FOR horses
tassessor) instantaneous ss.is
Marriott Bros, work on county
road s...sss. ss.s-s=... $500
Marriott Bros. work on county
road ......... 465.oo
lolat s.s+s rst#ts $685. $3.50 ffshl2.8
/ hereby certify that the BEGGING
bills We're allowed by the board Of
County Commissioner on the ith. sth.
18th. and 25th DAYS of March. 1917.
p u oLpFIELp
Clerk.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1912-04-28
CLARK & WRIGHT

WASHINGTON. l.. {.
Public Land Matters: Final Proof.
Desert Lands, Contests and Mining
Cases. Scrip.
Associate Work For Attorneys
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-02-01
FINANCE COMM, At
WORK ON BUDGET
lhe Increases Asked For
Amount to More Than
100000.

The Council Committee on Finance
last night completed it's series of
budget hearings, in which each of the
departments OF the city government
have presented schedule OF their
needs of maintenance for 1912 All of
the papers were referred to n subcom-
mittec consisting of Chairman III. r.
Pollard, Jr., Councilman W. Fred Rich
ardson and Alderman Barton IL.
GrunGy TO formulate first draft of
the annual appropriation ordinance for
consideration of the committee at n
later meeting. The budget subcommit-
tee has been called to meet at the City
Han on Saturday afternoon az o'clock
To consider the papers presented in
executive session.
Special Accountant George s. Crcn-
shaw has already prepared a SHELTON
or outline draft of the appropriation
schedule, including the various pay
rolls and other items fved by ordinance
and which cannot be avoided.
Tho attention of tho committee has
recently been earnestly called by
Chairman Pollard to the danger OF ere
atinr further city Offices and continu-
Ing the indisCrminate policy OF In
crcas!nr salaries, showing that more
than onc-thlrd ~ the entire annual
revenue. including receipts from the
sale of gas and water, is now expended
| in fixed salaries. and that increases arc
now pending which, if granted Will
add to the annual charge against the
city sl06 46566.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-02-01
COURT REMOVES
OFFICER ROGERS
Judge SCOTS Order Reads For
Reasons Apparent to the
Court"

special Officer w. 7. Rogers, OF Bar
ton Heights, was preremptorily re-
moved Yesterday by Judge r. carter
scott. of the Hcnrico County Circuit
Court, FOR reasons apparent to the
court. The order OF removal was
entered Yesterday morning by Judge
Scott in the office of the clerk.
No explanation is given by The
1udsc IN the order. but it is said that
the Mayor and leading citizens of tho
heights were consulted before such
action was taken 1t is understood
That Rogers hadbecn persona non grata
with. The Barton Heights residents for
some time. About ten days ago ihc
court granted Mrs. Rogers II decree
OF absolute divorce from the special
otilcer on statutory grounds.
g w. Nunnally, who had boarded
with the Rogers for some time. mar
iicd Mrs. Rogers in Washington
within week following tho granting
OF the divorce.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-02-01
WOODLAND HOLLAND
RELEASED BOND
Charged With Assaulting and
Threatening Witness in
United States Court

CLARENCE T. Wood. Jf ana ,,.-,..
Holland charged in !. woTran, ' ,,.,,i.
,hl''ni"a'ins . witness. waived a pre
nna""FT examination yesterday he.
fleGenhcirncr ana wcrc r.lcas,G TIKI
1000 bond each TOR their apncara,,.,
AZ the spring term of INC Ii.tr;c,
'1nNt Wood VIII also have 10 fscr
. charge Of conspiracy 10 defra,d m,
government In connection win thc
lcry, go
The Two mon arc accused Of attpct.
ms and threatening EthcIb.rt I,Imnr,
e formcr bookkccpcr IS IN, .di..,i1i,,.,
VINO viii be a witness Tor ;le nrosoriY.
',"h Wien officer" % the plan, w!li.E.
| ui"d !n The Fedora Court Tor y,ol,
| Tons OF the Internal rcvenp.
hry were fined TUESDAY morning fl
tP!ice Court "" :, Emorc haIyn."
sworn out a State wurran, for ih.,,,7
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-02-01
S7,5OO,OOO FROM
VIRGINIA OYSTERS
These Figures Do Not Include
the Revenue FROM Pri-
vate Grounds.

Not only has the number OF iongcrs
greatly Increased within the last year,
hut the demand for private oyster
planting grounds has given away be-
fore the desire for public bottoms. &C.
cordinG to tho annual report OF the
state Fisheries Commission. Just Is.
sued oyster beds are declared 10 BE-
in the finest condition. THE greatest
abundance of oysters, nnc ana beaut.-
ful. prevails in Virginia waters to-
day"
All records were broken by the hug4
tgure of s7,5oo,Joo given in the report
as the value Of the output from Vir-
ginia waters last year OF oysters. nsh.
menhaden. crabs and clans. These
figures apply TO public bottoms alone
and fall short Of the actual output or
the state.
Putting other commission reports 20
shame. the fisheries report showed re-
ceipts OF sSss63.5o in excess OF all cx-
penditures for the year 1911. The
growth OF the industry in Virginia is
declared to be entirely normal. and
the oyster beds themselves To be far
richer than ever before in their his
tory.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-02-01
FAILED TO REPORT
ITS EAR N|AGS
Beaver Dam Distilling Company
Is Sued for $4,000 by
Government.

Suit for 10000 has been instituted
in tho United States District Court by
District Attorney L. L. Lows against
the Beaver Dam Distilling Company.
OF Clarksville. for failure to report
to the internal revenue department.
It's net and gross earnings for the year
1910. that the corporation tax might
be assessed as required by statute.
This is the first suit of this charac-
ter entered in this district since tho
excise law became effective. about two
years ago.
The office OF tho collector of revenue
has frequently sent out warnings that
corporations which failed to comply
with this law would be prosecuted, and
this suit is believed to hs only the
forcrunner of several others.
Only concerns earning $4,000 or moro
annually ara liable to this tax but al!
are required TO report their revenue,
although 1t may be below that sum.
Arrested After Eight Year,.
boo" Harris, niias Dot" Harris. 2 corn,e,
employe OF the Beaver Dam Distiiicry. OF
Ciurksvilic. wns arrested at that pla ce yes.
ierday by Deputy United Stat.s Marshal
Marchant on an indictment which wa,
found against him by a grand jury about
eight years ago. IIe Is accused OF aidinq
and abetttng in the removal 0! spfrit. on
which the tax had not been paid 20 n place
other than the di.tiiiery or warehouse "a,
provided by lag.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-02-01
NJ OF OR EN- CINE
FRIGHTENS HORSE
Fire at Virginia Hospital Extin-
guished by Nurses With
Blankets.

Racing down Broad Street to an
aver an alarm Of Are turned in from
the Virginia Hospital late yesterday
afternoon. the automobile engine from
No. Engine House, on Third Street.
frightened horse standing in front
panic at Fifth and Broad Streets as
the horse ran away and Glove d pas
sage among scores of people.
Fortunately, there was no real blaze
at the hospital. But the fremen did
not know that at the tine. and tho
giant automobile chuggcd its way
down tho street. attracting the at
tcntion of crowds who lined the
streets. Tho horse. hitched to a wag-
on, heard tho engine coming behind.
md started out at full gailGp At Fifth
and Broad stood crowd watching.
Tho horse swerved to the north. near
ly running over the pavement, and the
people scattered right and left. Half
square beyond n negro stopped the
frightened animal, and he was driven
quietly back. Almost az the same mo-
mont the engine from Company No. j
turned eastward on Marshall Street on
II way TO the fire.
When the firenen arrived the blaze
had been extinguished with blankets
by nurses in the hospital. 4 man car
rying can OF turpentinc IN the base
mcnt OF tho hospital accldcnty drop
ped n light into the can. and 1t cx-
Dloded. Nurses rushed icrward, and
the blaze was soon put out. When the
frcmcn arrived there was nothing to
do, and the back tap-thc signal that
all is ovcr--wns sounded. No damage
was done. But remembering that 9TH
er disastrous fire in which the Virginia
Hospital waB threatened. and when
most OF the patients were carried ont
to places of safety, crowds surEcd to-
wards the hospital to render aid.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-02-01
MISSIONARY MEETING
Miss Britt Urges Methodist WoIncn's Sncic.
ties TO DO Better Work.

Mss Leo Britt. 81 Suffolk member OF the
Missionary Council OF the Methodist Episco-
pal church. South, spoke yesterday after
noon al n well-attcmded mnss-meeting OF
tho Home and Foreign Missionary Societies
ot the Richmond district, which took Mace
Ia centenary Methodist Church Mis-. Brit;
smoke upon the subject % THE Forward
Movement Campaign the object OF which
Is 10 hounl" the membership OF the societies
ana thereby Increase their financial! support
The movcmen, is being carried on through
out the south. and the women are striving
hnrd 10 have membership of eSo0no By Ian
uarv /, 1918.
Miss Britt discussed numerous ntest,nns
OF Importance 10 the missionary societies
ana urged the local members to incrca $
their efforts 10 do better work
MISC Roberts. o: Ashland president NJ Inc
Home Mission Conference ana Miss Rinuts
o. Pci"rShnrg. vicc-prcsident Of the Foreign
MIsS!"nnrH Conference, were also among the
speakers.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-02-01
POLICE DEPT. ASKS
FOR S21O,634.74
This Includes Five Per Cent. In
crease in Payroll and Sundry
Extras.

Appropriations tor maintenance or
the department of police of the city of
Richmond, aggregating S2l0, were
requested of the Council Committee on
Finance last night by the Board of
Police Commissio nSrs. The Finance
Committee has already recommended
an increase in the pay roll account of
. per cent. The board adds In It's
,chedulc the pay of a proposed proba-
lion officer, who viii rank as sergeant
o, police. In lis list OF expense items
the Police Department asks $4,000 for
acquisition of an additional automo-
bile patrol wagon, also S6,0I5 TO en-
large the cell space In the First and
Second Police stations, which arc now
much conEestcd, y ringer print sys.
tom, photograph OUTFIT and complet c
machinery for installation and main.
tenance OF "rogues' gallery at po-
lice headquarters is also requested
Commissioner Thomas and Sccretary
Pollock presented the estimates of the
department, showing pay roll ac-
count of sls2,957.64 made up of the
chief of police. $1,000: FIVE captains
s6,S25; twenty-five serGeants, s25,4l0
one probation officer. Sl.l55: 1856 pri-
Yates, sl40le26t. and the usual force
Of janitors. patrol wagon drivers and
signal system operators
The expense account was carefuily
i:emized for last year, with an csti.
mate OF the probable needs of this year
IN each case. amounting net 10 $i2,.
1910 TO which is 10 be added specia
requests for new patrol wagon, $4,000
extension of station houses, s5.075
rogues gallery. S3C5. and photogra,
piers OUTFIT and finger print system
800
Superintendent ". RI. Thompson
asked $500 for maintenance OF tn,
police signal .srs;cm, including tn,
extension ot.Eaolc across the new Mayt
Bridge :.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-02-01
"H0LD=UP" CHARGE
Negro to &c Tried. Charged With Robbiny
md AssnnItinE Misc Smith.

roland Walker cOlortd, VII fhcv MsSs-
inS AT l. O'Clock on the charge OF highway
robbery and assault The principal witness
against walker VIII he Miss s. V. smith,
who tho victim Of the hold up. Man
ager Andrew J. Smith, o: the Southern
Stock Yards. has engaged ]. T. Lewis n
defend Walker who was employed in tho
Stock Yards. The n"gro's defense Will rest
upon nl!oi. II Is claimed.
Miss Smith WAS attacked and severely
Beaten mp by negro man carly Saturday
night on tho Broad street Road she was
returning home from work. licr handbas
was snatchcd from her after struggle. bu,
was a:terward found beside the rond whore
II had been thrown by the rohber in his
atEht. Walker has been taken before Mss
Smith, and she haE almost positively dcnii-
Ned him her aStnilant.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-02-01
MRS. BARHAM DISMISSED
Husband Fails to Prove She Pat Ground
Glass In Stew.

Husband Fails to Prove She Pat Ground
Glass in Stew.
Mrs. Anna Barham. of Fulton, who was
charged by her husband with having at
tempted to poison him ~ mixing ground
glass In some stew she had prepared for
his dinner. was dismissed In Police Court
yesterday morning, there being no evidence
to sustain tho husbands charges.
II was January that Barham COM
piaincd to neighbors that his wife had at
tempted to poison him, and he took phiai
OF the stew TO Or. Whitfield, City Chemist,
The latter discovered glass In the stew. the
pieces being so large, the chemist said, that
he did not believe that any one could have
eaten IL without instantly detecting the
glass.
II was shown that the couple had not
lived happily, that there had been frcqucn,
qnarrels, and Justice CrutchhcId dismissed
the case without more ado.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-02-01
SLUMP IN BUILDING
Long Cold Spell Prevents Cont actors from
Making Deliveries.


Making Deliveries.
The almost continuous freezing weather
during the month OF January almost put "A
stop to building operations In Richmond.
little work having been in progress save on
the great skyscrnper, where the workmen
seize upon every available minute. night
day, though even there the freezn z
weather has prevented the laying o. brick,
and contractors are far behind contract
time on deliveries
AZ result OF the unprecedented and long
continued cold, comparatively few permits
for buildings were issued In January Az
though the Building Inspector has been con-
suited about large amount OF work In
prospect, few plans have been n!cG. The to-
tni cost o. all buildings authorized In jan
nary was s2ST.290. decrease from January,
lal, ~ S.T2.sSS. Brick dwellings led tho
list for January, forty-onc new house. hnv-
ing been authorized, 20 cost s1TS,575, with
sixteen frame dwellings TO cost s12ts77. Not
understanding the setback for the opening
month OF this year, Building Inspector Beck
predicts that the nrst quarter Will show a
large increase over last year.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-02-01
RECEPTION TO PASTOR
Congregation Of Church of the Covenant
VIII Honor Kcy. j. CnlEIn SteMnrt. ID. ID.

Congregation Of Church of the Covenant
VIII Honor Rev. j. Calvin Stewart ID. ID.
In honor OF his completion OF twenty nve
years pastor. members of tho congrega-
ton of the Church OF the Covenant Will ten
der reception TO Rev. J. Calvin Stewart,
ID. d., tonight from to 10 o'clock.
4 fcHeure OF the occasion Will be addresses
of congra tulatlon on behalf of the other
denominations By Rev Russell Cecil. D. d.,
for the Prcsbyterlans; Rev. i. j. Gravntt
d. D.. for the Episcopalans; Rev. Ryand
Knight. D. D., for the Baptists: Rev l.. r.
Williams. p. D.. for the Methodsts Rev
J. i, Schcrcr for the Lutherans, and Rev.
l.. ~ Caiisch. PHI d.. for the Hebrews.
The reception committee VIII consist Of
twelve charter members OF the church and
Ctnw