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White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1913-03-02
STEPTOE COMPANY D|SCONT|NUES
PLAN FOR FURNISHING POWER.
PaNIEs WOULD BE ASSISTED IN OPERATION DEVELOP
MENT FAIL TO MEET APPROVAL PUBLIC UTILITIES COM
Observation-Disclosures CONSENT TO AMENDMENT

of its passage. to furnish the power.
1t is to be regretted that the
matter is left as it is and that the eff
forts of the Steptoe company to get
in position where il could lend a
hand to the smaller concerns should
go for nothing further than to be SO
wrongly misconstrued and the COM
pany practically accused of selfish and
ulterior motives. The argument at
first flush does not stand, as, if the
major company plots to freeze out
the minor companies in the district,
ii could be brought about automati-
cally, inasmuch as the smaller COM
panies would be Handicapped from the
start by insufficient power with
which to develop their plants and
maintain a paying business.
Further the smaller concerns are
anxious for the privilege of being
able to purchase power. and it would
be just as reasonable to insinuate
that these companies were harboring
a Joker" to involve the Steptoe
company as a public utilities con-
cern.
1t can easily be seen that the ad-
vantage of some amendment of the
law that would allow the Steptoe
company to sell surplus power to a
neighboring company that cannot get
IL from any other source. would
mean a whole lot to the district,
financially and otherwise, resulting
in the increasing value and output
of such properties as the Smokey De-
yelopment. Boston Ely and Ely Con-
solidated.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1913-03-02
SAM BELFORD TALKS ON
GENERAL UTILITIES Law

Sam w. Bedford, formerly of East
Ely and now located in Reno, where
MS abilities as a lawyer are a recog-
nized factor, arrived in the district
Friday night on legal business.
Mr.. Belford in discussing the re-
cent unresultant attempts of the
Steptoe company to legally enable
itself to supply power to certain
smaller mining companies, says that
a parallel case exists in the Mason
Valley district where some of the
small mining properties would be
glad to buy power from the Mason
Valley company if it were possible
to dc so without coming under the
jurisdiction of the Public Utilities
Commission. The same objection is
noted there, namely, the necessity of
keeping a separate account of the
cost of generating power and other
data for the commission, requiring
additional clerical labor and expense,
and the more annoying feature of be-
ing compelled, according to the pres
ent law, to furnish power to all in
dividuals and concerns which may
demand it.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1913-03-02
O|SCHARG|NG SHOT GUN WITH HIS FOOT, AGED
ISAAC MARSH ENDS HIS LIFE IN LONELY CABIN

Isaac Marsh, an old man who lived
in Murry Canyon, about three miles
south from Ely, was found dead in
his cabin, Thursday morning, by
Under Sheriff George Jackson. The
old man had not been seen for sew
eral days. and his absence led to an
investigation as to his whereabouts.
There is no doubt that Marsh had
committed suicide. as he had rugged
up a shot gun in such a manner that
he could pull the trigger by a string
attached to one of his toes, and the
entire top of his head was blown off
by the charge of number ten shot.
The gun was still clasped in his rigid
hand, and the room presented hor-
rible appearance. blood and brains
being spattered about the walls Of
the cabin.
BY authority of Coroner Cart
wright the body was removed to the
Neyin G. Graham undertaking rooms,
and the funeral will take place this
forenoon.
Mr.. Marsh was well known about
Ely, and had made living in late
years hauling wood. Recently he re-
turned from Salt Lake City, where he
was operated on for eye trouble, and
one of his eyes was removed. He
had something over one hundred dol
lars when he went to the Lake, but
1t is thought the expenses of his stay
there used up his funds. as he had
no money to speak of on his return.
The day following his return from
Salt Lake, he had talked with w. b.
Graham concerning his trip, and
spoken of the excellent treatment he
had received while there. the occu-
list who performed the operation hav-
ing been recommended by Mr.. JOS
soy of the Graham Quality Shop Mr.
Graham had acted as banker for Mr.
Marsh for long time. keeping his
funds for him and turning them
over as asked for. Before he went
to Salt Lake, he had drawn practical.
,ly all his money for the trip.
Before making his last journey NJ
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1913-03-02

the canyon to his lonely cabin, he
had stopped at Aekerman's store,
where he usually purchased his sup
plies, and left the bag in which he
carried his provisions. He said he
would find out what he needed, and
return for them. That was the last
seen of him. As the days passed and
he was missed. the sheriff's office was
notified, and a search disclosed the
reason of his disappearance.
1t is considered very probable that
after returning to his cabin, he be-
came erazed with pain from his eyes,
and discouraged by his enfeebled
condition, ended his life with the
means at hand.
In early days he had been a miner,
working in placer camps in Califor-
mia, but of late years he had occupied
himself otherwise and had hauled
wood and supplies for local people
and concerns. He was about 20
years old
Reports that Marshs death is sur
rounded with mysterious circumstan-
ces and that the remains were remov-
ed to an undertaking establishment
before the coroner was notified, are
unfounded. The coroner's office had
been informed that Marsh was missing
and being called to Veteran Judge
Cartwright directed that If Marsh
was found dead under conditions
pointing to suicide, to remove the
body. The proof in the cabin was so
convincing that Marsh had ended his
own life that the eoroner's instruc-
tions were followed to the letter.
Friday afternoon, Judge Cart
wright and Constable Mclean went
to Marsh's cabin. making an inspec-
tion of the premises, and finding the
watch the old man had carried.
The coroner's jury summoned to
investigate the cause of Marsh s
death. returned a finding yesterday
of suicide. The jury was the same
as that empaneled to investigate the
fatal accident to Joseph Mirich, at
the Veteran.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1913-03-02

Following a discussion last night
that continued for several hours at
Dr. Richardson's office, between the
county commissioners and the coun-
ty board of education, relative to the
site for the county high school build
ing, the school board passed reso-
luton favorable to the site on the
court house grounds west of the
court house, and that formal re-
quest for that location be made to
the board of county commissioners.
1t is expected the commissioners will
take action on the request az their
meeting tomorrow. There were
present at last nights meeting Lind
say Duncan, DR.. R. H. Richardson
and H. A. Comins of the school
board
As has already been stated, dead
lock exists between the commission
ers and the board of education as to
the school house site, Messrs. Nc
Donald and Cohen refusing to allow
the school house to be built on the
court house grounds, while the school
board is equally insistent for that
location.
While it is very probable that the
county commissioners tomorrow will
continue to turn down the request
Tor the court house site, the action
will bring the question to definite
line of action on the part of the
board of education. AS a second
choice to the court house site, the
board of education favors the loca-
tion on Aultman street, which in
cludes lots owned by the county and
lots owned by Jacob Shallenbarger.
However. the board of education is
reluctant to decide on this site, on
account of the valuation placed on
his property by Mr.. Shallenbarger,
which the board of education pro-
nounces as exhorbitant and prohibit
i've, as it would reduce the amount of
the building fund to about $42, 900,
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1913-03-02
DANCE HALLS PAY LICENSE.

The county treasury was enriched
Yesterday to the extent of $500
when the proprietors of three of the
dance halls in the red light district,
came across yith $500 each of real
money. representing license fees for
the ensuing quarter. Those paying
the license were Dugan & Wilson,
the New REQ, and Tom O'Neil.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1913-03-02

ailment, with which she had been
afflicted for q long time. She bad
recently returned from California,
where she had undergone treatment,
tut without being able to check the
coarse OF the disease She is sur
ived by her husband and two chill
dren The funeral will lie tomorrow.
under the direction of Nevin & Gra-
ham.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1913-03-02
MEETING OF VESTRY.

The members of the Vestry of St.
Bartholomew Church are asked to
note that the regular monthly meet
ing of the Nestry will take place
Tuesday evening of this week 1T the
reetory at g o'clock.
JOS. w GUM, Rector
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1913-03-02
DEATH OF MRS. JOHN WRIGHT

Mrs. John Wright died at her home
in Central Ely about half-past seven
Saturday evening, from a cancerous
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1913-03-02
COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION RECEIVES OFFER
OF HIGH SCHOOL BUILDING SITE IN CENTRAL ELY

| The board feels that as much of the
$500 as is possible be used for the
construction OF the building rather
than for a site.
A third proposition for considera-
ton was made possible yesterday by
the offer of Arthur Smith, manager
of the Ely Securities company, to
sell the board of education two acres
of land within the Ely City limits,
and a short distance east of the Cen
tral Ely station, at very nominal
figure. The members of the board
discussed this matter last night and
believe this piece of ground would
provide a desirable site, as the To-
cation is central and slightly, the
! ground in question including the
knoll near the yards of the Ely
Lumber and Coal Co. in Central Ely.
Further, the members of the board
of education expressed their appre-
citation of the generous offer made
/ by Mr.. Smith, as he quoted a very
nominal figure for the two acres of
ground named.
While no definite action could be
taken last night in view of the reso-
luton adopted in regard to the
court house grounds. it is known
that this last proposition was con-
sidered at some length, and it is
considered very probable that If the
commissioners continue their refusal
to allow the court house grounds
site, and if Mr.. Shallenbarger sticks
to the price of the Aultman street
lots, the board of education will con-
slider favorably as the third choice
the offer of Mr.. Smith.
The plans are expected to be COM
pleted this week and the board is
anxious to secure a site, for some
time must necessarily elapse before
building operations can commence,
and 1t is now for the best interests
of the county that the high school
building be provided at the earliest
possible time.
The board also decided at last
nights meeting to publish pros
pectus OF the high school this spring,
which will contain the curriculum,
with general information about the
school. setting forth its manifold ad-
vantages in the best manner possible.
Anent the discussion relative to a
site for the proposed county high
school building, and the numerous
rumors regarding the situation which
is practically in the nature of a
deadlock between the board of COM
missioners and the county board of
education. Commissioners NJ. Cohen
and d. C. Mcdonald have come out
with a published statement as to how
they stand and giving their reasons
for opposing the court house grounds
as sight for the school house.
The objections of Messrs. Cohen and
Mcdonald cover five reasons, as fol-
lows:
First-The grounds were planned
and laid out with the view that the
court house would show to the best
possible landscape and scenic effect.
and the work reflects great credit on
Continued on Page Fourl
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1913-04-15

Grown children are adopted be-
cause they can work and be made
slaves" the Mother Superior told the
legislators. Babies are adopted be-
cause a man and his wife want to fill
the void in their hearts caused by
lack of children of their own. The
state should prevent the adoption of
children grown beyond babyhood."
The Curran commission will not sit
again until next Friday. The inves-
tigation into founding asylums and
infants "homes" will be continued
then. Later the commission will turn
its attention to the charity trust. =
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1913-04-15

FIND SHAMEFUL CONDITIONS IN
"HoMES" FOR FoUNDLINGS
A shameful condition of affairs was
uncovered by the Curran commission
which yesterday Investigated three
Chicago "homes" for foundlings.
The places visited were: The ILL
nois Children's Home and Aid So
ciety, Evanston branch; the Anna
Ross Lying-in Sanitarium, 1900
South Kedzie avenue, st. Vincent's
Infants Asylum, West Superior street
and LaSalle avenue.
Only. at the ST. Vincent's Home
was there found any kindness, any
regard for children, any regard for
family life. Conditions at the other
two places are almost beyond belief.
The Anna Ross Lying-in Sanitar-
iuRais run by Dr. w. F. Briney. Moth
ers who go to the sanitarium are in
duced to sign contracts giving away
their children before the children are
born. Five unmarried women were
found in the place. The rates charg-
ed by the sanitarium depend on how
much money the mother has.
Lucille Frownfelter, of Canton, ILL.,,
who is only nine years old, wept when
she was questioned by the legislators
at the Evanston home"
Il want to find my sister, she said.
my sister is Is. We were sent hereNl
together by our aunt, who was angry
at us because we quarreled at times.
We came here five weeks ago, and \
my sister Ethel was taken away from
me, and l have not heard from her
since. Please find my sister. do so
long to see her"
The commission solemnly prom
Used the little girl that they would find
her sister, and that Lucille would see
her again.
Forty little boys and girls were
found at the St. Vincent's home. But |
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1913-04-15
ROBBERS BEAT AND ROB OWNER
THEN SET FIRE TO STORE

-
Three robbers entered confection-
cry store of Tony. .Balinski, 2950
Milwaukee avenue, in the rear of
which the family lives
When Balinsh entered the store
between 1 and o'clock last night
he encountered the men as they were
about to rob the cash register. He
grappled with them and while fight
ing on the floor with one, another
stabbed him three times in the back
and neck. He was, found uncon-
scious.,
The robbers then bound and
gagged Mrs. Balinski and locked their
two children, and 6 years old, in a
room.
After the robbers had taken $109
they set fire to the building and es-
capped. Balinski and his family were
saved by Capt. Frank Faulkner and
Pipeman T.. Murray of engine COM
pany No. 81.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1913-07-15
TREASURER MUST
PAY WARRANTS
WRIT o MADAMUS GRANTED BY
JUDGE CLARK AGAINST STATE
TREASURER.

Oklahoma City, July 14.-Ordering
the payment of Leo Meyers salary
warrants, totaling $1,70O. District
Judge George WI. Clark of Oklahoma
county Monday issued a peremptory
writ to that effect against State
Treasurer Robert Dunlop.
The warrants were issued to Meyer
for services while state auditor, but
following his resignation of office
were not paid, pending the outcome
of a suit filed against Meyer and his
surety company to collect approx
mately $4,000 on alleged unlawfully
issued warrants in connection with
the publication of the Oklahoma Red
Book. The suit against Meyer and his
bonding company was instituted by
the state and an effort was being
made to hold up the payment of Mey-
er's salary claim, which would have
been applied to the liquidation of
any Judgment secured against Meyer
and the company.
In ordering the salary warrants paid
Judge Clark held that the state owed
Mayer his salary beyond controversy
while the amount alleged to be due
from Meyer in the Red Book trans
actions was entirely problematical
and a matter to be adjudicated at a
later date.
Sixty days time was granted for
the defendant to appeal.
The suit against Meyer and his
Eondsmen is now, pending in the su-
perior court of Oklahoma county.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1913-07-15
BOYS AND GIRLS
RALLY SATURDAY
CARTER COUNTY CLUBS WILL
BE ENTERTAINED AND LEG
TURED ON THEIR WORK.

Mrs Georgia Scott is very busy
getting everything in readiness for
the big rally of the boys and girls
clubs to be held in this city next
Saturday afternoon.
The boys and girls will be ad
dressed upon the work they are do
ing by Prof. 7. NJ. Jeffords, assistant
state agent in charge of farm dem
onstration work and other speakers
will be present. At noon a lunch
will be served in the rest room of
the court house and the three pic
ture shows hayey agreed to issue
free tickets to the members of the
clubs. An auto ride over the city
will be given the visitors and every
thing will be done for their amuse
ment. Mrs. Scott states that every
boy and girl in Carter county is in
vted to become a member Of these
clubs and she would like to enroll
many new members at the Saturday
meeting. The program will begin
promptly at ten o'clock at the court
house in order to have the afternoon
for the purpose of entertaining the
visitors.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1913-07-15
PICNIC COMMITTEE
HARD At WORK
GETTING EVERYTHING IN READI-
NESS FOR BIG BASKET PICNIC
JULY % AND 2e.

Secretary West OF the Commercial
club stated this morning that it was
decided to abandon the idea of hav-
ing a barbecue on the 2Sth and 29th
and instead have a big basket picnic
at the Wilmington park.
Owing to the short time remaining
between now and that date it would
be well nigh impossible to arrange
for a barbecue but the committee is
confident that a big basket picnic can
be arranged for and that it can be
made a SUCCESS. Attractions have
been advertised for and already let
ters are being received asking for
dates here for that time. The COM
mittee having this in charge is not
going to be in too much OF a hurry
about signing attractions, rather wait
ing to make sure that the attractions
are of the best.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1913-07-15
OYERNAN CONFERS
WITH PRESIDENT.
CHAIRMAN OF LOBBY COMMIT
TEE VISITS WHITE HOUSE TO.
DAY.

Washington, d. c.. July 15.-Before
the senate lobby investigating COM
mittec resumed the taking of testi-
mony today Chairman Oyerman went
to the white house to confer with
the president. 1t was said that this
conference had been arranged at the
senator's request.
A letter from Schwedtman, secre-
tary to President James VanCleave
of the National Manufacturers Asso-
citation to Mulhall in September,
1907, bringing in the name of Secre-
tary of war Taft, was introduced.
You say where Secretary Taft re-
rerred to the association of manu-
facturers at great length in his Col
umbus address, if we succeed in get
ting our council plans thoroughly es-
tablished, then our power for good
will grow right along until next year
during the presidential campaign, we
will be a factor of national import
ance that cannot be overlooked"
ain the days of Cushing" testified
Mulhall on another point, there new
er were any books and never any
designation by name. All had num-
bers; | was eleven"
Senator Reed wanted to know more
about the associations tariff and rec
iprocity activity.
THE National Association of Man
ufacturers created and solely created
the tariff commission declared Null
hall.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1913-07-15
AGRICULTURAL ASH
BOOSTS FARMING
CARTER COUNTY BRANCH RE-
GENTLY LAUNCHED is WORK
ING FOR FARMER.

The Eastern Oklahoma Agricultural
association is taking place in the
public eye all over the state, and we
have a branch of this association
right here in Garter county. THIS
association stands for all that is pro-
gressbye for the advancement OF ag-
riculture and for the establishment OF
a systematic method Of marketing.
and an up-to-t the minute scheme o.
immigration. These aims and amDl-
tons should command the respect OF
the entire community, for each IN
dividual will reap some OF the Dene-
fit that is to be derived from such
organized cooperative work. When
the people get thoroughly awake TO
the fact that the only salvation for
this county and state is agriculture,
then and only will will we be TAX
ling a step forward, When the coun-
try people awake to the fact that
FdIlT COIu, COW peas, anu peanut"
pay more than Indian corn. cotton
etc, per acre then Oklahoma WE
indeed be on the high road to success.
All this work is naturally SLOW but
that is just what we are striving to
do with the Eastern Oklahoma Agri q
cultural association. educate the peo-
pie up to what the country can do
if properly handled and if farmed to
crops that will make money here.
Get in touch with this movement,
and lend your assistance to this all
important work, which if properly
carried on will mean a good year for
Carter county each year.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1913-07-15
Seinino the yashjta.

A crowd left here today for Rock
Crossing on the Washita, where they
will seine this afternoon and enjoy
a big fish fry tomorrow morning on
the banks of the stream Fishing
equipments consisting of seines and
frying pans. etc, were sent ahead
early this morning with seven negroes
who will do the seining for the party.
In the crowd were L. l.. Gait, Buck
Garrett. Jimmie Taliaferro. d. f.
Booker, Tom Lebus, Bud Ballew. o..
". Anderton, 3. W. Duke and John
Yell.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1913-07-15
Shooting an Oil Well.

\ crowd left here today to witness
the shooting Of well in the oil fields
~ Mr. Goddard of the Humble Oil
company. 1t was intended to use the
explosive several days ago, but the
shipment did not arrive when ex-
pected. The shooting of the well is
an experiment. Several sands have
been found at a depth of $50 feet and
the explosive will be used to ascer.
tain if It will result in an increase of
the flow of oil.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1913-07-15

Mangum, Okla, July 1.-THE good
roads movement here is gaining
ground, several miles of road having
been placed in the best Of condition
by the efforts of local citizens. A
large amount of cash has been sub
scribed by the Mangum business men,
and an equally large amount in work
by men and teams has been sub
scribed by the farmers for future use.
Great interest is being taken in this
work and good roads for several
miles each way from Mangum is now
an assured thing.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1913-07-15
TAKES A SHOT At
SECRETARY BRYAN

Washington, d C., Juy 15.-Sena-
tor Bristow has introduced resolu-
ton, aimed at Bryans recent state
ment that he is obliged to go on
lecture tour because of insufficient
official salary, calling on the presi-
dent to report what salary would
De sufficient to enable Bryan to re-
main permanently at his post. The
objection of democratic senators pre-
vented present consideration.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1913-07-15
AUTO LINE ESTABLISHED.
DuIaney Made His Initial Trip TCG=y
Wau"ina 10 Ara; ore.

The Ardn ere and Waur la auto
line which has been established by
r. o. Dulaney of Cornish made its
initial trip today. Coming in TIE first
car ovoer the lime were Colonel and
Mrs. Suggs who had been there to at
tend a good roads meeting in that
City and surrounding country. The
car eft Cornish at 6:15 and arrived
in Ardmore in time for breakfast. The
start back was made at 10 o'clock
and the car had several passengers.