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The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-02-28

Measured br ...... 49,"
liam ]. Bryan w. n Ices pu,cn
political force r "u#r.w wilson
cabinet than he T. DC Of it. To 1e
secretary Of state is SO high an honor
that few could resist it, but The office
has rarely frightened any mans fu-
ture As a free lance Bryan is the
greatest single factor in the Democrat
ic party. Weighted down by the obliga-
ton TO his chief as secretary Of state
he will be robbed Of the virile powers
Of leadership and Independent direc-
tior. If the eloquent Commoner be
considering only his own future, he
will surely decline, if offered, this APP
parently golden gift Of the incoming
president.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-02-28

on account Of the high price of ham
in Germany, there was a considerable
importation from the United States
The goods upon their arrival in Ger
many are inspected microscopically
by the German authorities.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-02-28

New York state plans To- spend this
year y$1o,000,OOO i'm constructing LOO
miles of good roads.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-02-28

German shipping companies. like
those of other countries, have had an
exceptional year. during which freight
rates rose steadily and cargoes were
generally obtainable.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-02-28

In 1912 some l.0GG,5i5 persons voy-
aged between Europe ana New York.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-02-28

Interested in current events? Read
The News.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-02-28

w. Bourke Corkran, orator and for
mer congressman, SO years old today.
Frederick w. Lehman. former So
licitor general OF the United States
so years old today.
DIR. wilfred T. Grenfell. the noted
Labrador missionary. As years old to-
day.
John p. White. international presi-
dent OF the United Mine Workers of
America, 43 years old today.
Prof. Otis Everett Randall, dean OF
Brown university. SO years old today
Samuel w. Mccall. representative
in Congress Of the Eighth Massachu-
sets district, 81 years old today.
Victor L. Berger OF wisconsin. tho
only Socialist member Of the national
House OF Representatives, SO years
| old today.
Joseph T. Johnson. representative
in Congress Of the Fourth South Car.
olina district. IS years old today.
David F. inley. representative ir
Congress- Of the Fifth South Carolina
district. 50 years old today.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-02-28

The municipal share of the earnings
Of the electric company at Winnipeg,
Manitoba, for 1912 amounted TO $685.
74S, an increase Of s24,04S. Previous
amounts received were: 1909, s53,4Ss;
1870 s63,293; 1911. ss1,70O.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-02-28

smith college is trying to raise al
endowment fund OF $1,000 900 in nick
els.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-02-28

There are - state banks in Chica-
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-02-28
THIS rs NY 31st BIRTHDAY"
Geraldine Farrar.

Geraldine Farrar. one of the most
famous of American grand opera sing
ers of the present day, was born in
Melrose, Mass, Feb. rs, 1882. the
daughter of Sidney Farrar who was
at one time prominent as profess
sional baseball player. Miss Farrar
received her eudcation in the public
schools of her native place. She dis
played musical talent at an early age.
Through the generosity of wealthy
Boston patron of the arts she was en-
abled TO go abroad and complete her
musical studies under famous teachers
in Berlin and Paris In 1901 Miss Far
rar made her professional debut at
the Royal opera house in Berlin. Her
initial appearance was as Marguer-
tie in Faust" in which role she sub
sequently became famous. She re-
manned at the Royal opera in Berlin
until 1906, when she Joined the forces
of the Metropolitan opera company In
New York. OF recent years Miss Far
rar has been heard in London and In
New York, Boston, Chicago. Philadel-
phia and other leading cities OF Amer
lea.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-02-28

The Democrats in Congress are
greatly wrought up over the report
,ha, Presideut-eIect Wilson plans to
smash a precedent and spend several
hours Of each working day in the capi-
toll wher. presidents are not supposed
TO 60, So Dc cam keep a closer tab on
legislation They fear he will prove TOO
mcadlcsomo. But if Wilson makes up
his mind to take a more direct part
in legislative affairs he viii not be de.
TERED by precedent He is indepeni-
ent enouah TO do as he thinks best. He
has his own IDEAS about The presiden-
cy, and they are not confined to the
Washington viewpoint. He will not
refrain from DOING certain things be-
cause other pr dents before him have
50 refraiucd In other words he will be
his own boss.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-02-28

pictures
i havi grea giving the shadows
u Jack; that's hon!
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1913-08-02
E|kO StOCknnGn
War On RuStlcrS

will furnish an incentive for men to
watch known rustlers and procure
evidence; and second, it will have a
deterrent effect inasmuch as 1t will
put fear into the hearts CT rust
lers, for they will know thatthe
practice will no longer be winked at.
Everyone will have an eye on that
reward and rustlefs can no longer
trust each other, much less the 9TH
ers in the community who have MADE
it no business of theirs when they
have seen cattle killed unlawfully ano
horses driven out of the county to
other states where they have beer
shipped to market. We do not mean
70 offer this reward for limited
time as q hiuif. but mean to main
tain it as a standing institution 10
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1913-08-02
swattina the Fly In corea.

Flies are the staple produce OF an
,rts Of Chosen and make life Simply
tserable for the Japanese resldlns
,ere. Flies are also well known 70
mediums for the spread OF epidem.
1 Last year the authorities OF
,ol-la-do offered to buy dies, ana On.
nraged by their success they VIII
peat the experiment this year. Last
ear the police was asked to tsAe
,e trouble of buying flies Win
,opey supplied by philanthropic CON
,,hntors. and 4.6s koku Il koku Is
nal to 5.13 bushels) Of flies were
,nvbt from May 26 to December .
- al2s7 yen. This year b.6S koku
ave already been bought for zoS
,en at to sen a 90. Local taxes
we're appropriated for a portion o
he expense required.
The flies are burned on being pur
,nased Rats are valued at sen
,oad on the mainland. but Mes nav
ever been known to exist IN sucn ,li
nense masses before as 10 acqun' .'
nonetary value.-Japan Weekly MAN
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1913-08-02

Twenty-seven companies and indi-
vidual owners in Elko county have
subscribed to a common fund which
is to be given as a reward for the
arrest and conviction of cattle and
horse thieves.
The reward now offered totals
$1,000 and others are expected to
subscribe for amounts which will
aggregate at least $4,000.
A stockraiser who took an i'm
oortant part in the movement said:
1--WE have determined to stamp out
this evil and believe that in offering
substantial rewards for the arrest
Ind conviction of rustlers who have
ior years past been preying upon u.s.
hat we have adopted the most ef-
.icacious method possible. First, II
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1913-08-02
Properties Decided To
Con. Nevada Utah

During the week, two deeds were
filed for record in the office Of the
county recorder which are of more
or less local importance.
In one Of the instruments, Hen
ry Melville. trustee in bankruptcy Of
the Nevada Utah Mines & Shelters
corporation conveys to William J.
Palmer, Charles w. Trippe, George
NJ. Woolsey and John J. Gillies. do
ing business under the firm name
of Trippe & Company, with offices In
New York City,. the Babbie, Babbie
Nos. 1, 2, s, . and 10. lode mining
claims situated in the Highland Min
ing district, which were conveyed to
New. Utah Mines & Shelters cor
poration by Ernest r. Woolley and
Laura Y. Woolley. on June II, 1911.
The Half Moon group Of six patent
ed mining claims, situated In the
Ely Mining district, conveyed to the
Nevada Utah Mines a Shelters cor
poration by the Phoebe Consolidated
Mining & Reduction company, june
g, 1907. Also, all the right. title and
interest of the grantor and Of the Ne
yada Utah Mines & Smelt5rs corpor
alton in and to a certain tract Of lant
in the Bristol Mining district, con
sisting of block 80 Is acres) OF thu
town of Bristol, Lincoln county. Ne
vada, together with the furnace. fur
aace, site and Stag dump sltuatet
thereon.
The second deed. for $40 and 9th
II valuable considerations. convey
rom w. ]. Palmer and associates
the above described property t
he Consolidated Nevada Utah con
Al pany.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1913-08-02
SMITH AND ASSOCIATES
EXAMINE LEASE GROuNE

The examination OF the properties
x the Amalgamated Picche Mines d
Sme.ters corporation included in tht
lease to A. X. Smith, general manage
If the Prince Consolidated Minins
Z Smelling company, and associates
aas been in progress during thC
week and the. investigators went dow
to the 1200-foot level OF NO. smart
Just what steps will be taken. OF
what plans win be outlined for tn'
future operation of the properties II
volved- will not be determined unit
the examination now going en- vii
have been concluded. 1t is under
stood, however, that it is not miikei
that the main operations viii be cor
rducted through Raymond 4 Ely shaf
| No. 5.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1913-08-02
ely BANKER BOOSTS THE
PlocHE MINING DISTRICT

A. B. Witcher, president Of the
ely National Bank, accompanied BY
lis wife and daughter and his wife's
mother, Mrs. Pitts,of Salt Lake City,
who spent some time here visiting.
notored to Phoebe last week, ar
riving home Monday evening, and re-
port having had very pleasant trip.
Mrs. Pitts remained in Picche on
visit to her son. who Is engaged IN
the mercantile business there. MI.
Vitcher found Phoebe in far better
condition from a business point OF
view than it was year ago. Tne
town is improving, and there is also
considerable increase in mining
activity throughout the district. The
people there are not worried In re-
gard to the cut in the duty on lead.
F., As a matter of fact Phoebe is not
the lead producer that 1t was in the
old days and probably never will be
again, for with depth the ores are
CARRYING greater values in copper.
rnere are now many snail producers
If high grade copper in the dis
,rict. which arc shipping and -iTf1g
employment to many miners, n early
al OF whom are Ameli>a-s. Mr
Witcher left Ely cary In the Morn
ling and reached Phoebe at o'cioch
in the afternoon, and also made tnt
return trip in little more than hal
a day. He reports the road via LAKE
valley as in pretty good condition
, but damaged somewhat by recen
] heavy rains. About twenty miles tni
8 side of Phoebe is an extensive or
4 farming enterprise, which seems
Z he making quite success this yea
7 He reports the ranchers aion
Q the route as quite prosperous, VII
! good crops and fat stock.-Ely Recol
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1913-08-02

Phoebe Miners union No. 263 has
completed plans for one of the
,reateest celebrations ever held in
his part OF the country on Labor
Day, Monday, September 1st.
The days program will begin with
drilling contest, for which a prize
If $50 will go to the winning team.
rhe team. en,ering this contest viii
,urnish their own steel and an en-
rance fee of IS will be required.
In the afternoon, everyone VIII
~ asked to assemble at the Union
,all, where parade will be formed
md, headed by the Phoebe band, the
column will march to Lacour street
where a novel program OF races ano
sports will be given. and a good hs'
If cash prizes to be awarded has bee
,rranged.. A base ball game at Fuliel
park. will conclude the days sports
ard !. $50 prize will go to the win
ming team. Manager Scott has prom
ised a good game and it is hope'
that Caliente will furnish the oppos
ling team. .s 81
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1913-08-02
SHEEP QUARANTINE HAS
BEEN LIFTED IN s'A'I

Alter next Friday, the quaran,.ns ..a.
r.r "scabies' Of sheep, VIII DC ~
ed from the remaining counties q
the state. Elko, Humboldt and Whlt'
rine thus making the entire sas ssa.,
Of Nevada free from the ban wnssa ,nsa
has been in effect over more OF le''
Of The territory for over a year.
The same order Of the secretary - =
axrlcu,ture removes the auaran'ln.
from all counties in Utah save 'n'o
Csroon. Emery and Grand. ,,,4a
The result is regarded as a '1ip" "md
To the work Of both the state any ro
federal officers charged with lne p,1
tection Of sheep and other nvestusa asn,a,,
Before the campaign against sa M 4
was commenced the perceh'ae
sheep afflicted was large. N,
After q thorough campaign aaa, M
rumher diminished rapidly and qua, ,
an,ine was hfted from severa. sos .t,ca
Ties. Now the scourge has prac'''
" disappeared. .nsed by
mite which burrows under tne com
mails skin, causing the wool y
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1913-08-02
NEW ORE Bins
FOR half MOON

A. 7. Godbe, who has lease on the
Halt Moon property Of the Consolidat
ed Nevada Utah Mining company, is
rapidly getting matters lined up for
an era CT production Among othei
things, Mr.. Godbe has finished the
construction of ore bins at the track
OF the Prince Con railroad. about a
mile below the mine. The bins WIZ
have capacity for about two cars O
ore at time and are made easii,
accessible by means OF gravity roa
from the mine. Mr.. Godbeyis repairm
the main adit drift through which HI
expects to conduct his principal oper
ations.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1913-08-02
Sons Of Toll Plan
Labor Day Program

In the evening, a dance will be CIV
en- at Miners Union hall, Quacken-
bush's celebrated orchestra furnish
Ing the the music.
Financial Secretary Cuts state
that Gen Manager A. Y. Smith and
Sup't Harry l.. Parker OF the Prince
Con. Mining & Smelling Co., have
granted their employees a holiday on
the occasion and the officials OF the
company are to be presented with "a
set of resolutions by the union thank
1 ing them Tor their fair treatment OF
| heir men. 1t is expected that other
companies in the district will do like
| wise. as the sons of toll are striving
to make the day gala one in honor
If the new era of prosperity in this
!, district
The local union, under practical
and conservative administration, has
, slowly. but surely regained Its pres
tige and now has larger membership
: than for sometime past Many or th'
| old-timers, in and around Phoebe hav'
: been 1einstated, while the enrollmen
] of many new members is reported
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1913-08-02
sweet Perouisite.

Candy is perquisite OF theater ush
,rs seldom taken into account. Afte'
. Saturday matinee the enterprisinf
usher can secure enough honbons AM
chocolates to last week. The more
absorbing the play the larger the sur
ply. At an interesting climax the emo
ional matinee girl forgets her cand.
hox and lets 1t slide to the floor witt
eyeral pieces sticking in the corners
;mmediately after the performance a.
snterprising ushers search the hous
or discarded sweets.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1913-08-02
PERN|COUS PRACTICE
SHOULD Be STOPPED

Something ought to be done to stoI
the practice of allowing livestock tc
run at large upon the streets causin
no end Of damage and annoyance t,
residents Of this town. The laws of
the state are stringent in this re-
gard but if an example were made of
)ne or two of the persons wh'
have been in the habit of letting
their animals go about destroying
.ardens, fences and other property, il
would doubtless have a very salua
,ory effect.
If no other plan can be devised tc
top this perniicious and outrageou.
practice, good way would be tt
lave the county commissioners ap
)oint a poundkeeper whose duties
would be to impound all livestccl
found tresspassing upon the streets
ID adjacent property and held the
stock until all damages, and costs
are paid.
There are some people in this tow
no seem to be CT the opinion thai
they have perfect right to use thu
'ublic streets and property of 9th
RS for a pasturage or grazing groune
utter disregard of the annoyance
/ hat IT may cause other residents.
1t was only few mornings ag
nat bunch of cows broke into tn
arden and lawn surrounding tn
Ouckworth hospital and within tn
space of a few moments, the garder
n which DIR. and Mrs. Duckworth hs
| ,ut much time and expense, was a
most totally destroyed; while almos
| 'reparable damage was done to tn
avn. This is but one example {
What has been happening right alon
and it certainly seems that dra
steps should be taken to put 9
end to further annoyance of tn
nature.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1913-08-02
YSTERiOUS WORM KILLING
SAGE BRUSH IN ELKC

II. A. Leach CT Wells, who was
srthern arrival yesterday, states tha
,uth Of Wells worm thta first mad
S appearance last year in astackin
,e sagebrush and killing it eff. Tn
orm. weaves a web that it spread
er the bushes after consuming tn
ayes and the brush dies Off. AS TN
nd ii that vicinity is marked out I
settled by dry farmers, Mr.. Leaci
inks the worm has been sent to a.
1T them in clearing the land. Whe'i
the worm will attack other vegeta
IN is another unknown feature-Ei
,xpositor.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1913-08-02
WORK PROGRESSING AT
AMALGAMATED NO. I SHAF 7

Work is going along satisfactorily
ily at No. 1 shaft Of the Amalgamate
pioche.. The new railroad spur to the
lumber shed is completed and tn
excavations for the spur to the coal
sins are now being made.
It has developed that the ladderway
IN the shaft became badly rotted dur
the long period of inactivity and tha
it will have to be retimbered IRON
the 40 down to the 200-foot level. Tn
work is now being done. The Anna
mated is working force OF thirt
Or more men.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1913-08-02
Look Upward.

By continually looking upward our
minds will themselves grow upwards
and as man, by indulging in habits
of scorn and contempt FOR others, is
sure to descend to the level OF what
he despises, SO the opposite habits OF
admiration and enthusiasm for excel
lence impart to ourselves portion
Of the qualities we admire. Here, as
in everything else. humility is the
surest path to exaltation.-Ph1ihps
Brooks, d. D.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1913-08-02
Cattle RuStIcrS Held
To District Court

II killed the beef and it is up to
the court to do its duty"
Such were the words spoken by
by Robert A. Carpenter to Justice of
the Peace Ben Harris last Tuesday
evening Carpenter, who already has
a criminal record, was arrested at |
Bristol Wells on Friday night of last
week, along with Felix Segna, on
the charge of grand larceny. The par
ticu,ar offense being that of killing
cattle belonging to parties other than
thmeselves and trafficing in the
heef.
for months past, owners of some Of
the herds grazing in the vicinity OF
FaiTyiew and Britsol, had been aware
that their stock was being killed and
a close watch kept led to the point
ing of suspicion towards Carpenter
and SeGna. In fact, the detective put
OH their trail became satisfied weeks
ago that the pair were among the
men EaIed, but they cnningly COW
cred up their tracks until the night
gated when they were caught with
the gocds." 10th men were captured
by G. f. Stevens, Of the AdamsMcGili
Co., and who had in his possess
ion a deputy's commission from
Sheriff Dan j. Ronlow. When caught
Carpenter and Scgna were on the wa
to the Home Run and Bristol mines
where they expected to dispose o I
the meat. Deputy Stevens brough.
the men to Phoebe and landed then
in tho county Jail. Mr.. Stevens was
yet in need of an important bit Of
evidence and made inquiry as tt
the disposition CT the hide Carpentel
declared the following morning, that
he would make a clean breast O
the whole affair and would be vii
ing 20 take the officers to the spo
where the animal was s'aussaterea
and produce the much desired hide
Mr.. Stevens automobile was there
upon pressed into service and accom-
panied by Sheriff Ronnow, Distric
Attorney Orr, Carpenter pointed ou
the place when nearing the Luck.
Star mine. The machine was stol
ped, aud, proceeding probably 20
feet from the road, Carpenter 0reN
forth the hide which he and Segn
had hidden underneath cedar tres
An examination disc 'osed tha
the ears had ben cut off; also
portion of the hide which once Dor
the imprint Of the 600 iron, on
Of the brands owned by the Adams
McGill company. Carpenter explalne
that the ears and brand had bee
burned; that he himself had fire
the shot which killed the animal, b'
that Segna had skinned and dresst
It while he went for the wagon
haul the beef to Bristol. Carpent
also said that he and Segna had pc
trafficing in the meat business unia
fully for sometime.
Segna was given preiimina
hearinr Tuesday afternoon a.
held to the district court
der bonds of 81 500 which he was y
able to procure. Carpenters heari
came up In in the evening at
o'clock and he too, was held to
y district court
carpenter was sent to the penit
tiary from this county several ye'
ago and served year for destroy
catt.e belonging to the Garu'
ph .,mnanv in Pahranagat vail
lie has family consisting OF v
and six children who have resioeo
the vicinity of Fairview springs
sometime past.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1913-08-02
Eew xlsit "asrden Of Eden"

It is said that hardly more than
dozen white travellers in year visit
the Garden of Eden. which is situated
in Turkish Arabia. and Is too inacces-
sible to attract any but the most cour-
ageous tourists, But perhaps people
stay away frcm fear Of being disap'
pointed when they should see It.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1913-08-02

tive. Deputy Sheriff Jake Johnson de
parted for Salt Lake Thursday aiter-
noon. He snet word to Sheriff Ron
now yesterday that Harper was
not the man captured by the Sai'
Lake euthraties.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1913-08-02
spollIno a Visit.

Tho Hosts Youngest-"Donv you
,hoas feel very uncomfortable whei'
sou walk. Mrs. Nuryche? Mrs. Nh
.vche-"Dear me. what an extraof
,ipary question: Why do you ASK
,hi,a3" The Hosts Youngest-o-
,n,v cos pa said the other day, sinee
yo,.d come into your money you'd se.
~ too big for your boots. STRAY
Stories.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1913-08-02

Off in patches. 1t keeps the animal
thin and weak SO as to become an
easy victim to cold weather.
In Nevada the state authoraties as
well as the federal prescribed sys-
tenn OF dipping and the federal of
ficers laid the quarantine, which il
now lifted.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1913-08-02
LEASE ORE
WAS SHIPPED THIS WEEK

Snyder and Empey, leasers on Tn
Telephone mine property OF the Anna
samated Phoebe, shipped a car
lease ore during the week and an.
other will be ready for dispatch /.
a few days.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1913-08-02
MAN APPREHENDED NOT
ONE WANTED HERS

Reports published in Salt Lake pa
ner. and receivde by Sheriff RonnoW
during the week led to the oehei 'la'
George A. Harper, wanted IN TINS
county for the crime Of murder--nas
ing been implicated in the recent
shooting affray at Caliente- nao peg
ann, ehended at Salt Lake. To be pos
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1913-08-02
CON. PloCHE STAG
SHIPPED TO SHELTERS

Brown, Parker, and Hosmer, VINO
have a lease on the old Consolidated
pioche smelter dump, shipped q
car of Stag during the week and have
another scheduled to go out today
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1913-08-02

8. L. Eissenstein of the Leader
Clething store, left for Salt Lake yes
terday on a brief vacation.