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White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1912-01-14
PRESENTED WITH JEWEL BY
ORDER OF EASTERN STAR.

Mrs. ID. c. Mcdonald, who has re-
tired as worthy matron of the Ely
Chapter of Eastern Star after having
served in that capacity for two years.
was presented with a handsome gild
jewel, emblematic of the order last
Thursday evening at a meeting in the
Rockhill-S disadvantages hall
The following officers were install
led Mrs. Agnes Cartwright, worth,
matron; La Forrest II. Hill, worthy
patron; Mrs. Frances Hill, associate
maron; Mrs. ID. p. BARLEY, sec
retary; ID. p. Barley. treasurer;
Emma Graham, conductoress; Mrs.
Allen C. Bragg, assistent con-
ductoriss.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1912-01-14
GRAT|F|ED OVER
LEAD SHIPMENT
CARLOAD OF ORE FROM BAIRD
LEASE IN GRANITE DISTRICT
AVERAGES 81 PER CENT
TO CARLOAD.

That the Granite district will
assume an important position among
lead sections of this state Is evident
from the satisfactory results
that were attained from shipment
of twenty-six tons of ore from the
Cuba claims, which is being operat-
ed under lease by Baird Brothers and
P. J. Jackson.
Returns from the Salt Lake smell
ter indicated that the carload
averaged 81 per cent in the black
metal, besides carrying small values
in gold and silver. The financial
profits that accrued from the con-
signment exceeded the fondest hopes
of the leasers, and will be an ad-
ditional incentive toward the prose-
cution of further explorations on the
rich mineral tract.
When the Bairds and their as
sociates instituted work on the lease
about four months ago, the property
was practically undeveloped. They
followed a vein that outcropped on
the surface for sixty feet, and when
the ore body dipped in different di-
rection. the leasers began sinking
and were soon rewarded by the dis
! covery of ore of shipping variety.
No lack of enthusiasm has marked
the development on the Baird lease.
1t is the intention to work the
ground throughout the winter, and
extract more ore of a commercial
grade. Predictions are freely offer
ed that the prospect will soon lear
/ into the ranks as a steady shipper
The mine is owned by w. d
Campbell and Captain T. r. Mahan
j The ore is heavy steel galena, and
is mined and sorted without difficult
Ity. The property is about six miles
| from the Nevada Northern, and the
haul is easily made, practically the
entire distance being a down hill
pull. The Bairds will return to their
treasure house, during the week
and contemplate getting out several
other rich shipments within the next
few months.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1912-01-14
TWO LODGES HOLD
INSTALLATION

The Odd Fellows and Rebekahs
held joint installation of officers
Monday night in the Rockhill-Shal-
lenbarger hall. Deputy Grand Mas
ter w. C. Gallgher gave the pledge
of honor to the newly elected officers
of Cherry Greek Lodge No. 80, |. o.
o. F.. while Mrs. A J. Cartwright
indicted into office thse who will
guide the destinies of the Rebekah
lodge during the next six months.
The officers of the Odd Fellows
are as follows George Gilbert. vice
grand; o. r. Baird, secretary; John
o. McKernon, treasurer; David Nc
Lean, right supporter to noble
grand; Alex B. Baird. left supporter
to noble grand; Charles r. Conkl-
ing, right supporter to vice grand;
George c. Larsen. left supporter to
vice grand; A. r. McGregor, con-
duotor; L. r. Zadow, warden; w. c..
Gallagher, chaplain; J. T. Trembath,
right scene supporter; w. j. Stewart.
left scene supporter; F. NJ. Root, in
side guardian George F. Mezger,
outside guardian.
The Rebekahs installed the fol-
lowing officers; Susie Griffin, noble
grand; Orval r. Daird. secretary;
Minnie Trembath, treasurer; Louis
zadow, right supporter TO noble
grand; Mrs. Agnes Cartwright left
supporter TO noble grand; Maud
Moorman, warden; Hattie Oldfield
conductor; Virginia ]. Carothers,
chaplain; Mrs. l.. II. Murdock, in
side guardian; Mrs. Edward Veal,
outside guardian.
NJ. c. Shallenbarger. the newly
elected noble grand, left about three
weeks ago to attend the national
convention of bricklyers at St
Joseph, Missouri, and is now visiting
with relatives in Nebraska. Until
his return Royal F. Matthias will
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1912-01-14

With notable adyancements in as
sessments of railroads without sin
gle reduction marking the proceed
ings of the state board of assessors
last Thursday. the valuation of the
Nevada Northern Railway company
was raised from $4,000 to SIT, 500
a mile. The sidetracks were fixed at
$4,000.
Instead of obtaining a reduction as
had been requested, the Nevada
Northern came in for a raise In its
assessment. Attorney Charles S.
Chandler. the company's legal repre-
tative, asked that the valuation be
placed at $4,000, basing his figures
on statistics submitted to the state
board by Commissioner Shaughnessy
last year. The result was that the
rate was made $17 500.
Mr.. Chandler stated that the life
OF the railroad depended on the big
copper mines of the Ely district,
which was estimated at twelve years.
He contended that this limited ex-
istence affected the value of the
road and despite the fact that the
financial statement showed that it
was making big profits. a reduction
should be made because there might
be time when it would not be able
to declare dividends.
A motion was made to fix the as
sessment at $4,000. which failed to
meet with the approval of the repre-
sentatives of the Nevada Northern.
A second motion placed the valu-
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1912-01-14
Nevada Northern Assessment
is Raised to $l7,5OO a Mile
State Board of Assessors BY almost
Unanimous DOte Appr0Oes of In.
crease in Ddludtion of Road
Central Pacific and Nevada Northern Both Face
Addition Of So, 500 a Mile to Last Years Estimate

| alton at SIT 500, and was passed al
most unanimously. There was but
one dissenting vote, that of Assessor
Miles of this county, who thought
, that last years rate of $4,000 was
sufficient.
Commissioner J. F. Shaughnessy of
the railroad commission, who fur
nished the figures as to the gross and
net earnings of the Nevada Northern
was called on and advised the as
SCISSORS to levy taxes on corporations
at commensurate rates during the
time of their prosperity. During
such periods he remarked that if
there was any time when assess
ments should be increased and main
tained it should be under those con-
ditions.
General Manager l.. G. Cannon of
the Nevada Northern and Attorney
| C. S. Chandler returned last night
from Carson City where they were
| in attendance at the meeting of the
state board of the assessors.
At the same session the valuation
of the main tracks of the Central
Pacific railroad was increased from
$31,500 to $4,000 a mile. 1t is
believed that the present figures will
remain undisturted for some time
as 1t represents four her cent of the
gross receipts. and conforms to a
rule of estimation devised by the
railroad commission, whose figures
have been relied upon to furnish the
basis of assessment.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1912-01-14
MRS. HILDEBRAND Is DEAD.

After having lived almost CEN
tury, Mrs Martha Hildebrand, one of
the pioneers of the west, ended her
useful career yesterday at her home
in Sacramento. Death is attributed
to old age. The deceased is survived
by a son. Il. b. Hildebrand of the
Ely Securities company, and a
granddaughter, Mrs. F. c. Nunnelly
of the East Ely Grocery Mr.. Hide
brand leaves for Sacramento this
morning to attend his mother flu
neral.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1912-01-14
COUNCIL DISAPPROVES
OF MUNICIPAL PLANT

Confident that the enterprise
would eventually develop into a sin
ecure. in which political affiliations
rather than efficiency would be the
impelling force in the selection of a
manager. the city council manifest
ed its disapproval of municipal
light and power plant last Monday
night.
A petition was presented by the
residents of the third ward, asking
for the appointment of a special
night officer. Owing to the fact that
the finances of the city would not
permit of an increase in the ex-
penses of the police department, the
selection of an officer was deferred
until later date.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1912-01-14
COPPER PRICE TAKES
SLIGHT TURN UPWARD

The Calumet & Hecla Copper Min
ing company has advanced its price
for the metal to Is cents in Europe
and IA "a cents in the domestic
market.
This move was construed in the
trade as indicating that the company
had sold all 1t desired for the mo-
ment and had withdrawn from the
market temporarily. So far as could
he ascertained no better than IA 5-S
cents has been obtained for lake cop
per.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1912-01-14
DlsPENsATION Is GRANTED.

Fred NJ. Clark received a tele-
gram Friday afternoon from Salt
Lake stating that Grand Exalted
Ruler Sullivan had granted the dis
pensation for the initiation of forty
one prominent residents of the Ely
district into the Elks lodge in the
Utah capital. The degree work will
be given to the noviates on January
23rd.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1912-01-14
Young Man Was Thawing Out
Frozen Dynamite When Dis
tressing Accident Occurred
BODY WAS BADLY MANGlED
WITH HEAD MISSING AND ARMS
AND LEG SEVERED, REMAINS
WERE DISCOVERED BENEATH
MASS OF ROCKS AND DIRT.

While kneeling over small fire
thawing out several sticks of frozen
powder, w. r. Bauer was blown up
and instantly killed by an explosion
on the properties of the Ely Verde
Copper company, south of the steam
shovel pit of the Nevada Consolidat-
ed. where he was engaged In doing
the annual assessment work.
1t cannot be definitely ascertained
when the accident occurred. The
Iifeless body of the unfortunate
young man was found last Tuesday
by Morris Roberts. one of the owners
of the United Verde group. From
indications Bauer had apparently
been dead four or five days.
The remains were discovered at
the bottom of an open cut buried
under a mass OF dirt and rocks that
had been forced loose by the ex-
plosion.
After considerable difficulty. Mr.
Roberts succeeded in extracting the
body from beneath the falling wreck
age.
The remains we're crushed and
mangled In an unacceptable man
ner. The head was missing entirely,
II having evidently been blown into
small particles by the impact. One
arm had been completely severed
and the left leg was disjointed.
Other portions of the body were bad
ly lacerated.
After he had learned of Bauers
death. Roberts telephoned to
Acting Coroner Cartwright, and
notified him of the circumstances
which lead to the fatality. In com
pany with Constable David Mclean,
the coroner visited the scene of the
accident, and began an inyestiga-
tion, after he had empaneled a jury
The inquest was held at Star Poin-
ter, the jury arriving at the conclu-
sion, that Bauer came to his death
through an explosion caused by at
tempting to thaw frozen dynamite.
The jury was composed OF the fol-
lowing; j. f. Robbins. II. +. Helms
c. f. Davis. w. II. Rurnerford. +. ID.
Dralle. and Walter Lockhart.
Bauer had been employed by
Roberts to perform the annual work
on the United Verde holdings. hay-
ing received instructions to drive an
open cut and to refrain from handl-
ing powder, as he was not familiar
with It's use. After he had not re-
eeiyed any word from Bauer for
several days, Mr.. Roberts suspected
that something might be wrong. and
he determined to visit the property.
The result of the trip was the dis
covery of the terribly multilated
body of his employee.
The deceased is supposed TO have
wife and family in Denver. and an
aged mother living in Florida. The
body Is being held at the undertak-
ing parlors of Nevin & Graham, until
efforts to locate relatives have been
made. No papers were found on the
body. Bauer was one of the parties
who was indicted by the grand jury
last fall on the charge of being i'm
plieated in the theft of calf belong.
ing to Swallow Brothers.
He was acquitted by Jury In the
district court, the plea of twice In
jeopardy being invoked. Bauer had
been previously tried in the justice
court at Osceola on the same charge
and a minimum fine imposed b,
Justice Merriott.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1912-01-14

continue to act as presiding officer
of the Odd Fellows.
After the conclusion of the regular
business. dancing was INDUCED in
until after midnight. Light refresh
.ments were served during the course
of the evenings amusements.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-08-27
UPSON MAN, OPPOSED TO
EVERYTHING, WINS RACE

THOMASTON, GA, Aug, 27-Be-
cause he was against most everything
that is live issue in Georgia politics,
P. c. Parks, in one of the most exciting
races known in Epson county for the
legislative place to succeed w. Y. Allen.
was elected over his closest opponent.
But he had majority of only twelve
votes. The votes fell as follows: p
c. Parks, 800, J. r. Davis. 30S; B. G.
McKenney, 249; P G. Daniel, 90
Mr. Parks platform was against the
dog law. the game law, the present pro-
hibition law, the system of working the
roads and compulsory education. all Of
which polled for him a heavy vote in
the country precincts. Mr. Davis re
ceived heavy town vote. Mr.. Parks is
so years old, wealthy planter and
prominent stock dealer Of this place He
was born and reared in Epson county
and has never had any political expe-
rience before
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-08-27
SURVIVOR OF SHIP
SUNK BY ICE SAVED
BY LOSS OF A HAND

TACOMA, WASH. Aug. 27-Nine
years next October the steamship Dis
covery, bound from Nome for Puget
Sound. was lost off the southern coast
of Alaska. About 20 persons. including
a dozen Port Townsend residents. per-
ished. Until today the manner of the
Discovery's loss has remained a mys-
terry. 1t was supposed she foundered in
a storm off Yakuta. The only clew
was one life preserver on the shore of
Kodiak Island.
Now comes Captain f. c. Weaver. Is
years old, and proves he is the sole
survivor of the Discovery. Weaver SAYS
the Discovery weathered storm off
Hakuta and reached lex Strait, near
Juneau. where during a heavy snow
storm she struck an iceberg and sank
in five minutes.
Weavers escape resulted from his
previous misfortune of losing one hand.
With steel hook permanently fast
ened to his wrist he drew himself on
some floating ice. The next day Indians
picked him up, taking him in their
camp. While on the iceberg he allie
waited his thirst by breaking off pieces
of ice with the steel hook
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-08-27
RELIGIOUS JEST
CAUSES KILLING
BaiIiff Stays Ex-Mayor of
Kingston Because of Remark
About "HoIy Rollers"

CARTERSVILLE. GA, Aug. CIV
H. Griffin, ex-mayor OF Kingston, Ga
candidate for mayor and son of r. L.
Griffin, former sheriff of Barlow county,
was shot and instantly killed on the
streets of Kingston last night by W. j.
Wooten. a bailiff of Kingston. The
shooting was the result Of a remark
made by Griffin concerning the Holy
Rollers" Of whom Wooten is a recent
convert.
Wooten gave himself up and is held
in the county Jail here without bail
According to half a hundred specta-
tors, Mayor Griffin, with a number Of
the calaboose listening to the rawlings
of A drunken negro prisoner. Wooten
and friend walked UP and asked why
the negro had been Jailed.
"Oh, the trouble with him rs he is
one Of your Holy Roller Russellites,"
said Griffin jokingly. You're one your
self, bailiff; you ought to know the
sounds"
You stop kidding me about my re-
ligion, Griffin" shouted Wooten. You
say that and you're a damned liar"
Griffin struck Wooten with his open
palm on the cheek; Wooten staggered
back Griffin struck again al the bail
iff. who leaped back ten feet, drew his
pistol and fired a SHOT straight into the
ex- mayors heart Griffin fell dead in
the roadway. The crowd disarmed
Wooten. after struggle and thrust
him into the cell with the bowling ne
gro.
While Wooten sat behind the bars
Griffln's mother-in-law, Mrs. Hender-
son, who was visiting the ex-mayor's
family, went up to the bars.
why did you kill my boy?" she de-
manded
81 just had call to, ma'am," said
Wooten Il had been ordered from on
high that he had TO die"
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-08-27
FLOOD
SWEEPS BRITAIN
Crop Damage 100000, 900.
August WetteSt in 81 Years.
Rain Still Falling.

LONDON. Aug. 27.-With more than
100000 600 crop damage done. miles Of
railway lines under water and traffic
halted and many towns isolated. Eng
land today is facing one of the most Sc
rious flood situations in it's history.
Rains verging on cIoudbursts have
been general for two days Norwich
has been swept by a rainfall Of unpar-.
alleled violence. and within a few hours
100000 tons of water fell in this city
Rivers are swollen out of their banks.
and crops are rotting beneath the mum
datlons which have covered the fields
The records show this to be the wet
test August in England in 81 years
forecasts are for continued rain
throughout September, and it is feared
the damage may run close to 5000, 0oO,-
600. The military maneuvers set for
september IA at Anglia will have to be
abandoned unless the wea Their clears.
ManeuVers are technically in prog
ress now on Salisbury plain, but little
real work has been done. An epidemic
of influenza has broken out in camp.
caused by soldiers sleeping in pools Of
water.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-08-27
COURT DOCTORS
FEAR FOR KAISER
Emperor Compelled to Abandon
PIanS-PhySiCianS Think H.
ness May Grow Worse.

BERLIN, Aug. 27.-Fears over the
condition of Emperor William are
growing. and bulletin from the ply
sicians in attendance was anxiously
awaited in all circles today Contin-
ued announcements from the kaisers
bedside that the indisposition is slight
amounting only. to a cold and touch
of muscular rheumatism. had been re
ceived with credence by the general
public, but were skeptically viewed in
court and diplomatic circles.
This doubt is strengthened today as
the result of an announcement of Count
Gutenberg, chief marshal of the impe-
rial court that the emperor will have to
abandon all his engagements. for this
week and give himself entirely over to
rest
The proposed trip to Switzerland.
which was scheduled to start on Sep
TENDER 2, Is now expected to be can
celled, despite the announcement made
"a hours ago that the emperor was de-
termined to go.
Neck Stiff, TonsiI Swollen.
The first description of the kaiser's
condition was contained in Count Eu-
lenberg's statement. The trouble con-
ssts of feverishness, chills and swell
ing and stiffness of muscles on the right
side of the neck.
An examination showed that the right
tonsil was swollen to twice its normal
size, while the glands were so stiff that
the emperor could not turn his head
The feverish symptoms went down.
and the swelling in the throat abated
some what. but the muscles still remain
so stiff that movement Of the head and
neck is hampered. Attending doctors
are said to fear that these symptoms
are but precursors of more alarming
manifestations.
While her own health is not satisfac-
tory, the empress is giving the en-
peror personal attention. She and
Princess Victoria Louise remain at the
bedside almost constantly. The kaiser
is in the imperial castle at Cassel, Hesse
Nassau.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-08-27
CYCLONE STRIKES CAMPERS
FOUR PERSONS ARE INJURED

ERIE, PA, Aug. 27.-Roaring like a
tremendous blast, a cyclone which Is
believed to have attained velocity Of
so miles, broke over Canaughtee Lake
yesterday, injuring four campers and
entailing a loss Of $4,000 to grain and
property. For three minutes township
people say water was thrown more than
100 feet into the air by the wind.
Carrying what seemed to bee great
volumes Of water, the funnel-shaped
cloud. 40 feet wide, skirted the city and
then moved rapidly to the southwest.
Barns fell, trees were uprooted and
many persons were stunned. Many mar
rowly escaped injury or death.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-08-27
Africa Glad to See ledge Briles' Go
BUGABOO TO DARKTOWN

Old Nat White, who in complexion,
at least, bellies his name emphatically,
has been talking things over with his
friends and acquaintance along Dark
est Decatur street, and he finds the
denizens thereof in quite state of
mbind today with respect to recent po-
mind today with respect to recent po-
litical happenings in Georgia.
Old Nat" says Decatur street is re
jotcing all the way along, up one side
and down the other, that ledge Briles"
has been named to the court of appeals,
and must, without doubt, be a thing
apart from Decatur street philosophy
hereafter. save in more or less loving
retrospect.
Desc Decatur street niggers." says
Old Nat today thinks dey is shore
gwine ter have a good time now. and
dat dere won't be no straint on no
body wild ledge Briles on de big court.
Desc niggers shore has a great re-
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-08-27
WEEDS IN FEAR OF SON,
AT IL; BRIDE Is ONLY %

WILMINGTON, DEL. Aug. 81 Ex 70
pressing a fear that his son might OBJ
iect. a man p years old. who secured a
marriage license from Magistra te
GIuckman today to marry girl %
years old, insisted that his name and
that Of his intended bride be kept a
secret, at least for the present.
The man is a wealthy manufactures
living in Germantown, and his young
bride is a resident Of Philadelphia The
man was accompanied by his daughter,
who looked to be the brides senior He
said he and his son are interested in
some patents, and he thought his son
would make trouble if he learned that
the aged father had married
After getting the license the couple
went on q hunt for a minister to per
form the ceremnnv
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-08-27
sUNWRITTEN LAW is
FARMERS PLEA FOR
KILLING MOTORMAN

LOUISVILLE, KY, Aug. 27.-Pas-
sengers on an interurban car from
Louisville to Shelbyyille late last night
heard what they thought were the or
binary explosions from the motor box
on the front platform accompanied by
flashes. A moment later they were
aware of tragedy when the door
opened and man with a revolver in
hand strobe back through the car.
while the motorman toppled over and
dropped at his post. He was brought
to Louisville, but died In a few hours
from three bullet wounds.
The slayer was Tyler Hinkle, young
farmer, who acted under the unwritten
law, having accused Robert Pierle.t the
victim, of invading his home.