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Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1913-06-17

Washington, June 16 Washing
ton is the wealthiest city in the
United States it is also the wor st
governed.
The per capita wealth of the citi-
Zens of Washington is about $4,000
in spite of the fact that a full one
third of the population is negroes,
most OF them wretchedly poor.
Even New York, with its horde of
mlllionalreS, has per capita wealth
of only $4,000. Washington's per
capita wealth is from three to five
times that of the smaller industrial
cities of the m iddle west. -: -.
Yet these same industrial cities
are so far in advance of Washing.
ton in municipal government that
there is no comparison.
do not charge graft or ineffic-
ency against Washington's munich
pal institution. Simply, the gov
ernment is further removed from
sense of the real needs of the real
population WI ich, in Washington S
case is government clerks and lab
or RS, stru ggling with terrible
problem earning bare living
than any other American ty.
Let recent illustration serve to
prove the truth of this observation.
%96ome time ago there was created
for Washington a public util ties
commission. Great things were
predicted for this body. There
seemed to be fertile field for it.
Telephone and electric light rates
are sky high. Each year the gas
company asphyxiates a score or so
of citizens but nothing is ever
done about it. Washington has that
city curse, the double street car
system-two traction corporations
which refuse to exchange transfers
and run their cars at all hours of
the day just often enough to insure
plenty of profitable straphangers.
So the public utilities commits
sion, with good deal of ponderous
Importance, took hold of things.
And with II of Washington's cry
ing needs confronting shades
of Tom l. johnson, Mayor Pingree
and other municipal pioneers-what
was the first reform which this en-
lightened body tackled?
1t ordered a investigation of
taxicab rates!
The average citizen of Washing
ton rides in taxcab about once
in life time; and yet the rate
charged for this ride seemed the
burning question of the hour to
the people of the public utilities
commission. To anyone who knows
the burdens which are put upon
the poor of Washington by the
other public utility corporatson the
thing passes the outrageous point
simply becomes laughable.
But this is only q sample Of the
way things go in Washington.
TMre is no public spirit. The
people are submissive to all Sights
and insults. For they have no votes
in their own government The
municipal government is prescribed
for them ready-made by Congress.
The people have no votes. Conse-
quentlv, influence at the capitol is
what counts This influence has in
the past been swung by the million.
aire population of Washington--the
real estate and the banking ring,
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1913-06-17

the rich merchants, and the million
aire owners of the insoltnt public
service, corporations.
The newspapers are servi lie to
this ruling group. No Washington
journal ever rases its voice against
any of the glaring abuses to which
the population is subjected Oh,
yes, the newspapers carry on their
"crusades" but they confine them to
safe subjects If its swat the fly
campaign, or cleaning up day, or
tag day for the boy scouts, the
Washington newspapers take it up
with great enthusiasm BIT they
never say snything about scent
fares, or universal transfers, or a
posioned gas supply, or extortionate
rents
The millionaires aren't even
grateful for this submissiveness
Recently a society undertook a
"whirlwind campaign" to raise
$300,000 to enlarge a hospital to
which poor accident victims are
taken. A large clock was placed on
public corner, and it was announc-
ed that the big hand must swing
around to the $500, 900 mark in
two weeks
The campaign "fell down" Any
other city with spark of gump-
tion would have raised the money
once it had undertaken the task
But in Washington the millionaire
contributed their pitiful 500
piece, and at the expiration of
the two weeks the hand of the
clock stood only at $3.50
Summing has recently become a
fashionable hysteria in Washing
ton The cleaning up of the slums
is an excellent enterprise but it
must be followed up with the pro-
viding of places for the poor to
go after they have been driven
from their quarters in the alleys
That the alley population will be
driven to districts where rents are
higher is little concern to the city
beautifieTs The working system
of the Summing parties is typically
,WashiDgtonian Not one word has
been said about the fact that the
poor of Washington are charged
higher rates of rent than are COL
lected from the inhabitants of any
other slum districts of the United
States Washwomen, many of
them widows, supporting families
Of children are mulcted SIS per
month rent by Washington land
lords. Moreover the poor of Wash
ington are subjected to a rental
extortion which for refined cruelty
has no counterpart in America that
| know Of. In many slum houses,
if the rent is not paid Ly the fifth
day of the month it goes up a GER.
tain percentage. The rent of
$l5 house is $3.50 after the fifth
Of the month
OF course nothing is said about
rents by the Summing parties
not in Washington. The whole
idea is to make q beautiful city.
And Washington is beautiful
beautiful as a tomb enclosing a
dead public spirit
Some day Congress is going TO
enfranchise the citizens of Wash
ington aud give them self govern
ment And when that day comes
I fancy the public utilities commits
sion will find more vital things to
investigate than taxicab rates.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1913-06-17
A Debt We All Owe,

What debt we owe to medical sci
ence" he said as he put dowp the pa.
per.
Good heavenS." she exclaimed
Haven't you paid that doctors bill
t"-Chicago Journal.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1913-06-17
A Valuable Improvement.

What do you think Of this proposed
telephone attachment to enable the
takers to see each other"
ut will be fine. Then ! can call up
my husband to tell me If my hat is on
straight" Washington Herald.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1913-06-17
The Woman In the Case.

"Digby, you are worrying about
some woman" "Bif1es, am" II
knew 1t! She Is constantly In your
thoughts" 81 can't get her out Of my
Mid" Il wouldn't dream of asking
you to tell me her name" "I have
no objections to letting you know her
name. 1t is Mrs. Pruner, my land
lady. owe her for six months
board"
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1913-06-17
Swedish Barber Shops.

Swedish Barber Shops.
In Sweden barber shops are as nu-
merous as in the United States, and
their owners take pride in keeping them
neat and clean. but they are not as Law
ishly furnished as are most American
shops.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1913-06-17
Just Why,

Isn't Alice going to marry Jack. aft.
er ail?"
afraid not. She says she hates to
give up the S1.50 shows for the ten cent
moving pictures. st. Louis Post Dis.
patch
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1913-06-17
Lana WiIIie's Retort,

A Scotch caddie is almost certain {.
be shrewd observer Of men am
things. and he Is frequently gifted witt
sharp tongue Of bis own.
Lang Willie was for many years
well known figure on the st. Andrev
golf links. On the occasion Of Lor
kossuth's visit to St Andrews a pt.
lie dinner was given In his honor, q
Willie applied for ticket to the bal
who was In charge OF the arrant
ments, The worthy man curtly r.
fused the application. saying to Will
that II was mo place for the likes :,
him to be Mt the dinner"
mo for the likes Of mer' was vii
lies indignant rejoinder. i've been I'm
the company Of gentlemen from II Ia
4 o'clock maist DAYS for the last thirty
year, and that's mair than you car
say"
Tho Postscript.
Crawford-Is the postscript always
the important part OF woman's lot
teri Crabshaw-it In when It's from
your wife. That's where she always
mentions how much money she wauth.
Judge.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1913-06-17
Too Much Curiosity.

A dangerous operation was being per.
formed upon woman. Old DR.. A., a
quaint German, full. of kindly wit and
professional enthusiasm, had several
younger doctors with him. One of
them was administering the ether. He
became so interested In the old doc
tors work that he withdrew the cone
from the patients nostrils, and she
half reused and rose to a sitting pos
ture, looking with wild eyed amaze.
ment over the surroundings. It was
critical period, and DR.. A. did not
want to be interrupted. Lay down,
dere. woman" he commanded grumy.
You haf more curiosity az a medical
student"
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1913-06-17

permitting this INDUSTRY TO expand
must go into fruit, alfalfa and other
general farm products and will result
In Cutting a market already on the
verge Of ovsrsupply." .......
DAILY THOUGHT.
SERENE, I fold my hands and wait
Nor care for wind or tide or sea-
rave no moro 'Rainst time or fsts,
For. 10. my own shall come TO mel
John BurrouzhA
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1913-06-17

What is life without-.The Independ.
ent2
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1913-09-28
Masons May Build Temple.

II plans now being considered b.
Ely Lodge No. %. F. and A VI. are
fulfilled. . handsome and modern
Masonic building will before a great
while add to Ely's material appear
ance Preliminary action was taken
Al a meeting At the lodge. Wednes-
DAY night. when il was voted TO pur-
chase tSo lots al the corner of Ault-
mar and Sixth streets. for building
purposes. The site decided upon 5
at present occupied By the store and
business OF F. J. Lehman. While
nothing definite in the way OF siruc-
tural plans are as vet decided upon.
ne Masons have in mind the erection
Of a substantial two stoTg building.
the first floor for business purposes.
and the second floor TO be occupied as
a Masonic temple. The matter i in
the hands OF 3 committee that i
working upon the details Of the pro-
iecr.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1913-09-28
\ Deal and Dumb Case.

". S. Foy. a deaf mute, was In
Judge Cartwright's court. FRIDAY
and was sentenced to 80 days for Va.
grancy. having been arrested for 50.
Letting aims. Foy went around with
a paper. he inscription Of which wa.
calculated 10 inspire sympathy thar
would result In contributions for the
purpose # starting Fog In a small
peddIing enterprise. Quite a mum.
Der shell.d out and received the
silent thanks Of the recipient. Even.
tually. the business proposition GOT
side tracked. and the coin was con.
yerted into a corned condition for
Foy. 4 dea mute in court Is almost
as puzzling 10 the officials as a
Greek or Autrian who has no under.
standing OF te English language.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1913-09-28
CARD OF THANKS.

From heart sorroRful and lonely
a message of gratitude arises to the
many sympat etie friends and ac-
quaintances MO assisted and com
forted as in tie time Of our allie
tion. The terrible tragedy By which
We lost a loving o and brother
plunged Us into an abyss of despair
from the depth, OF which kind and
loving friends lifted Us b. their gen.
erous sympathy and with soothing
hands. To themali we desire to er-
press our sincere and lasting grati-
tude and to thankthem for the nun.
erons eloquent oral tributes by
which they testihe, their esteem and
affection for US ari our loved one.
siay they never sitter as We have
done. but when anltted may they be
in like manner sustained by friends
as true and loyal
MR. AID MRS THoIAs CARROLL.
AND FAMILY.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1913-09-28
Gard Party Largely Attended.

A most enjoyable occasion vas the
500" party in St Lawrence hall.
Wednesday evening. b the ladies OF
Sacred Heart church. Thirty table
we're in play until eleven O'Clock
after which refreshments we're sery-
ed. In the distribution OF prizes
there were several ties. Mrs. Tai
hott won tie first honovs II q cut
with Miss Carothers. and Mrs. Teis
VOL the second. drawing the high
card In a cut with Mrs. Weber. Mrs.
Cannon and Mrs. .Riepe. The ron
ISOLATION vent 10 Mrs. {. NJ. Moon
For the gentlemen. Joseph Teis son
first. and in a tie for second between
Ed Willard. G. B. F~ahrendorf. Aug
ust Riepe. J. s. Kinney. W. E. Meyer.
p J. Jackson and Dewey Morgan.
the cut was Won By Mr. Willard. The
arrangements Of the party we're in
charge Of Mrs Ryan and Hrs. Nc
Queenie. who can be congratulated
for its pleasant and successful out
One
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1913-09-28

District Attorney Billings has
brought suit against Hugh Wilson
and Joe Dugan, for $500 and SIS Il
quidated damages. as the mount al
legged BY the state TO be due for a
dance hall license for the quarter
beginning September l. The state
claims that the defendants are con-
Quoting a dance hall. In the meaning
of the statute. and that they have re-
fused to pay the quarterly licenses
for the same. The defendants have
paid the license for two preceding
quarters. but nave sci up the claim
that the place they are conducting is
not a dance hall and therefore refuse
10 come across with the required IL
eense fee.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1913-09-28
County Buys a Honk. Honk.

The county commissioners have
been doing some figuring. and ar
rived ar the conclusion that 1t rs
cheaper 10 own an automobile than
to hire one. Consequently a pnr-
chase has been made OF a five passen-
ger. 81 horse power Case passenger
car. 1914 modal. with all the modern
nxin's oud a self starting equipment.
and Rith a wheel base of 40 inches.
The purchase was made through
George c. Stayner OF the Case VI. T.
company. for $3.50. F. o b. Ely.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1913-09-28
Says New Road is All Right.

james II. Marriott of osceola M.
arrived in Ely. Wednesday. sneak. -
high praise Of the new county RAJ
that has been constructed on ~.
vest side Of Conner Pass. The ~
highway Is so located that storm.
and rain wash will not affect /,
condition that has ordinarily prs.
vailed. The construction of the ro.a
IS also spoken OF as being first class
and Mr.. Marriott believes the great.
er facility and surety of travel viii n.
a great convenience and saving ia
residents in the eastern part OF tha
county.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1913-09-28
viii Return To New York.

Charles l.. Schreib OF the Poney
Express company. will leave this
morning. for his home in Rochester.
y. Y. Mr.. Schreib will take a
few bruises with him as the result OF
an accident. while coming to Ely,
Friday. on the stage from osceola
He vas riding on the front seat. aud
caught Of his guard when the stage
gave a lureh. he vas thrown over the
foot board between the horses The
accident might have been serious,
but very fortunately he escaped with
bruises o. a minor although rather
unpleasant and painful nature
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1913-09-28
Woman's Club Meeting.

The second meeting OF the season
of the Ely Woman's Club was held
at the County High school building
yesterday afternoon With a good
number present and plenty of inter
est manifested. Several new MEM
bers were enrolled. The topics in
Guided an interesting paper on Luth-
er Burbank and his work. by Mrs.
Minnie Miles. and Home Study for
Small Children" By Miss Laura Gal
lagher. with a general discussion OF
the latter subject by members pres
ent. Current events were treated
comprehensively by Miss Fannie Gu
pid. Miss Margaret MeEllen fur
nished the musical portion OF the af-
te-noon's program.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1913-09-28

An unfortunate youth Rho has
been in the district for some time.
soliciting financial assistance. has
been provided with a ticket 10 Ari-
IONA. through action Of the anthori-
ties. and left for that locality yester-
day morning. The boy Is % years
old. and in bad condition from pull
monary tuberculosis. and IS al alone
in the world. his father and mother
both having died from the same dis
ease. This would seem an argument
in favor OF the eugenie marriage.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1913-09-28
Col. Jackline Coming to Fly.

Col. d. c. Jackling. vice president
and general manager Of the Utah Cop
per company. is expected TO arrive in
the Els district, Tuesday, on IN in
sDection Of property interests here.
He will be accompanied BY President
c. II. Mcneil OF the Utah Copper
company. of Colorado Springs; Presi-
dent Charles Hayden Of Hayden.
Stone a Co. of Boston. and Judge K.
B. Babbitt. general counsel Of the as
sOeiated companies.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1913-09-28

Until the new brick club house 10
be occupied BY the University club on
lis present site on hurry street. IS
completed. temporary quarters will be
needed and the club has leased for a
short time the frame building owned
by the Munro estate al the corner Of
Aultman and Mill streets The ne~
club house will probably be ready for
occupancy By the first OF the year.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1913-09-28
The Popular Comedy Film.

Picture fans are now so sell sdH-
Gated NJ 10 the various classes o
films that when the Keystone trade
mark shows up they al once relax
and begin 20 smile. and il Is well. for
the smile Is speedily followed up -
a chuekle. and the chuckie Is soon
changes TO a roar. Prof. Beans Re
moyal." al the Bic tonight. Is n
exception 20 this. for the stunts OF
Mabel Normsnd and Prof. Bean are
an unfailing source OF unrestrained
OUTLAWS.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1913-09-28
The Prisoner Of Zenda."

Monday and Tuesday. September
ted actor. makes his appearance al
The Ely Theatre in The Prisoner Of
Zenda. This Is a special attraction
and is brought here al considerable
expense. Commenting on this pie
ture the critics say Biggest Of all
hits in the history of the film PLAY.
y \. Journal: Real achievement. a
piece Of artistry. Morning Tele-
graph: Unusually elaborate ard ef-
fectiye. y Y. sun; Unexpectedly
successful. y Y. World.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1913-09-28
Col. Cannon Goes To salt Lake.

Col. L. G. Cannon, general man
ager and vice president Of the Ne
vada Northern railroad, left yester-
day morning. for Salt Lake City. Tor
? business conference with President
5 W. Eecles. President Eecles was
unable 10 come to Ely. having had
to make arrangements for a trip 10
Alaska.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1913-09-28

I1taIH OF NIHHF3 u '''Vi"s
Sidney z. Alyord, aged 8 years.
died at McGill. Monday night. from
heart disease. The deceased vas (
carpenter. and had been a resident Of
McGfll for the past five years. The
BODY was shipped to Salt Lake for
burial Thursday, under the direction
OF Nevin & Graham. He is survived
By his wife. three children and i've
step-children.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1913-09-28
Bridge club Meets.

The Double E Bridge Club re-
sumed its weekly sessions for the
season. Thursday afternoon. being
entertained al the home of Mrs.
Amens. The high score prize Was
Won By Mrs. Fay.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1913-09-28
Engagement Announced.

Announcement was made during
the PAST week of the engagement Of
Miss Rose Austin and Charles ".
Backe. paymaster OF the Nevada
Northern railroad and president OF
the University Club
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1913-09-28
Returned From New York.

c. b. Lakenan. general manager
of the Nevada Con. and the steptoe
companies. and Mrs. Lakenan, re-
turned Friday from New York and
other eastern points. where they have
been for several weeks.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1913-09-28
LOCAL NEWS
Careless Patrick.

Patrick Davidson vas before Judge
Cartwright. Friday. charged Nth t.
suing 3 worthless check on Marie
Vance at McGill. His case will come
up again Wednesday. Bonds were
placed at $500.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1913-09-28
Dine Tonight at the steptoe.

A dinner at n Steptoe hotel, East
Ely. is a very profitable and satisfy
ing way in which TO devote a part Of
Sunday-any time between six and
eight o'clock p. m. Best OF service
and a menu in every way complete
in variety and preparation. Why
not a Steptoe dinner this evening"
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1913-09-28
Fight Years Old.

RAYMOND Stewart observed his
eighth birthday, at his home IN East
Ely. yesterday. by a parry given y
nig parents, Mr.. and Mrs. I. ,
Stewart.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1913-09-28

We have just introduced a new
line OF School Shoes. The Nine
O'Clock Shoe. A shoe that will wear
and give satisfaction. Call and see
them at MURDOCK'S.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1913-09-28
New Methodist Pastor.

Rev. J. H. johnson from Stockton
Calf. arrived II Ely, Friday, having
been assigned to the charge Of NJ. T..
church affairs in Ely district Tor the
ensuing year.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1913-09-28

For strictly hrst-class staple and
fancy groceries phone ak. Hamil-
tons. Special attention paid 10
phone orders.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1913-09-28
Davis Locates m Ely.

Tom Davis and family have re-
moved TO Ely from Cherry Greek. aud
viii locate here Mr.. Davis Is & con-
tractor and has resided in Cherry
Greek for a number of years.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1913-09-28

FOR SALE-Mare and colt; colt
sixteen months old Also spring
wagon and harness. Can be seen a.
Mrs. Stebbins' laundry n East Ely.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1913-09-28

Just received from Wells. Neyada.
a car Of turkey red winter wheat.
suitable for seed. Gallagher's Feed
Yard. Ely. Nevada.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1913-09-28
United in Marriage.

Mrs. Mary Ruth McHugh has been
granted a divorce from Robert Z
McHugh.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1913-09-28
4 Piano TO Rent.

Also enc for sale on terms % suit
rour purse. Wilson-Bates Furniture
Store.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1913-09-28

George Houle. Of Kimberly. has
qualified a notary public. with
James Ryan and J. ". Biggane a.
sureties.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1913-09-28

FIRST PRIZE:

En- route for Joe's one day
A pretty girl marched on her way.
And with a smile all full Of glee
She said. 'Joe's candy for me-
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1913-09-28
SECOND PRIZE:

En- route for Joe's one day
A pretty girl marched on her way.
And with a smile all full of glee
She said. Joe's taffy IS q luxury.