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The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1914-05-15
CANAL TO BE READY MAY Is
Ships-Could Send Torpedo
Boats Through Now.

Panama, May 1l.-Colonel George
w. Cocktails, governor of the Panama
canal zone, says that he will put tor
pedO boats through the canal at any
time Secretary of the Navy Daniels
desires him to do SO.
He said also that he would ask Sec
rotary of War Garrison's approval &c
send ships through the canal on OF
about May Is, as he anticipated hav
ing a 30-foot channel cut through the
slide at Cucaracha by then.
The barge line, which is to aid the
railway in transporting freight across
the isthmus, Will be in operation by
Tuesday.
The condition of the Cucaracha Slide
is much improved. The slide is now
moving much slower than it is beins
removed by the dredges.
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1914-05-15
DESERVING or HIGH PLACE
Little Story in Secretary McAdoo's
Repertoire Might Be Said to
Contain a Moral.

Government clerks at Washington
are campaigning for higher salaries.
But they are not the only ones who
seem to suffer from lack OF income,
and, according to Secretary McAdoo,
certain bank employees should receive
higher compensation, considering
their responsibilities. Apropos of
which he tells the story Of a bank
teller in front of st. Peter at the Gate.
How much did you steal?" inquired
the keeper Of the keys, suspiciously.
Nothing"
How much money was there In the
bank?"
LAS much as twenty millions some
times"
How much were you paid a year,"
Two thousand dollars"
"Here!" exclaimed st. Peter. take
MY placet"
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1914-05-15
ReactIOnary.

"Pierpont Morgan said that dissolv-
ing O. trust was like unscrambling an
egg. Id say hat 1t was more like
the young clubman in the taxicab."
The speaker was Thomas w. Law
son, the Boston financier. He went
on:
"A young clubman. putting his hand
out Of a taxicab window, said to the
chauffeur:
How much does she register
Eight dollars and a quarter. sir.
the chauffeur replied.
We'll. back her up to a quarter,
please. That's all I've GOT"
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1914-05-15
RESlNOl WILL HEAL
BABY'S ITCHING SKIN

Resinol ointment and resinol soap
are absolutely free from anything of a
harsh or injurious nature, and can
therefore be used with perfect conf
dence in the treatment Of babies skin
troubles-eczema, teething rash, chat
ings. etc.-where you wouldn't dare
use ordinary "skin-cures." Resinol
stops itching instantly and speedily
heals even severe and stubborn erup-
lions. Doctors have prescribed it for
the past nineteen years.
Resinol soap and resinol ointment
clears away pimples, blackheads and
dandruff. and is an invaluable house
hold remedy for sores, burns, boils,
piles. etc. Sold by every druggist.-Adv.
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1914-05-15
Huerta Minister Dead.

Vera Cruz, May 9.-There is a ru
NOR in Mexico City that Querido Mo
heno, minister Of commerce and indus
try, is dead. according to refugees ar
irving here. Some say Moheno com
mitted suicide when Huerta refused tc
accept his resignation from the cabi
net.
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1914-05-15

Winter wheat, condition 1853: area
remaining to be harvested, 35.3S7, 600
acres, or 1,119.000 acres less than
planted last autumn, but 3,6SS, 900
acres more than harvested last year.
Indicated yield per acre, 17.S bus.
Indicated production, $4,000, 600 bus.
ye-Condition, 1914.
Highlands condition, 900.
Hay on 1872, 900 tons.
Decentralization, SS.3.
Spring P~lowing-70.9 per cent COM
pleted.
Spring P~lanting-56.4 per CEN com
pleted.
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1914-05-15
Women Oppose Territorial Conquest

Rome, May 9.-The American dele
cation of the International council
of women, headed by Mrs. Kate Wal
Ter Bar EFT of Washington. adopted :
resolution indorsing the statement O.
President Wilson at Mobile last Octo
Der that the United States never
again will seek to obtain one addition
al foot Of territory by conquest" /
was decided to urge the American
congress and the women OF tbs
United States to support Presiden
Wilson in this attitude.
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1914-05-15
Take Care Of the Birds.

In the Heidelberg forest, besides
nesting boxes. single shrubs or small
groups of species similar to those at
Darmstadt are planted in young plan
tations of forest trees and so pruned
as TO form platforms for the nests Of
birds that hex naturally In shrubs
and trees, after the method devised
and practised with such wonderful
success by Baron Hans Won Ber-
lephsch on his estate at Seebach. Ger
many. Here, too. are about fifty feed.
ing stations.-American Forester.
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1914-05-15
Swept BY Storm and Wave.

A violent cyclone ragged over the
northeastern part OF the island OF
Madagascar recently. simultaneously
a tidal wave swept over the whole
northern coast. Serious damage was
done at Tamatave, and many build.
ings and native huts were destroyed.
Shipping suffered greatly. and several
vessels sank. without. however. any
loss Of life. Sixteen natives we're
drowned In the floods. There we're no
casualties among the white populS
ton.
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1914-05-15
He Simply Asked.

First Clubman-Well, how are your
Second Clubman-Er-so-so, per-
haps. Last week l thought | was In
for rheumatic fever, but just managed
to stave it off, and today a twinge in
my left shoulder suggests-well, 1t
may be neuritis Or
First Clubman-My dear chap. /
didn't mean 1t literally.
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1914-05-15
No Hone for Madame Marble,

Washington. MAY 5.-Consul Rari
den at Batavia. reports to the state
department that the condition OF Ma
dame Nordica. the opera singer who is
i'll here, is hopeless.
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1914-05-15
Jmpoytanf "a Mofheyo

The title OF admiral derives its
origin from an Arabic word, emir-al-
bahr. meaning lord OF the sea-"
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1914-05-15

During the year 1910 in the jungles
Of Africa $4,000 cattle were killed by
snakes and wild beasts.
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1914-05-15

Some married men would be only
too glad to settle down if their wives
would quit stirring them up.
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1914-05-15
Tho Smooth Persuader.

did you ever meet a real lobbyists"
Once" replied Senator Sorghum.
And did he try to give you money!"
mo. He borrowed $40 from me-"
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1914-05-15

combined. Don't forget that fuel saw
Ing Don makes up the price of tho
stove. That a COO kitchen makes
cooking easy, especially when striking
a match gives you your fire.
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1914-05-15

The kitchen loses It's terrors with the
NEW PERFECTION Wick Blue Flame
cook stove. Does exactly the work Of
the coal range without the terrible ex-
hausting heat and the dirt and trouble.
Burns clean, convenient, economical
oil; almost saves its cost during the
season.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1914-07-26
Nebraska State Journs

"The British custom of locking
passengers into compartments in rail-
way carriages" says an American
railway man, is productive of all
manner of curious and amusing re-
suits.
ION one occasion | was a witness
of this one. AT one station a woman
with a lorgnette entered. She gazed
sternly upon the man opposite. Before
seating herself. she opened the car
rage window and set IL down with
a bang. At the next station another
entered. As she sat down,
she gave a look at the open window
and shlvered pathetieaily. Then she
shot an appealing glance in the d.
reetion OF the male person. I shall
be frozen TO DEATH she cried.
/" III that window is closed. | shall
suffocate.' retorted the other woman
with the lorgnette.
Just then the porter came around.
AT the request of the second woman,
h began to raise the window. Then
at a furious glance from the lorg-
nette. he desisted. Clearly, he was
In a predicament.
What. sir asked he OF the man
what would you say as 'ow !
should do, SIR
Its quite simple. said the man,
as he rose TO leave the train. Leave
the window as IL is until one lady Is
frozen TO death. then close IL and
off here "-Lippincott's.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1914-07-26
Roll On Thou Dark Deep

A few years ago in a small log
schoolhonse in one of our southern
states an entertainment was being
given at the close of the three months
school term. Many of the patrons
of the school were present to see
how their children would acquii
themselves. All the children had
given a recitation save one large
oyergrown boy who had been placed
at the end of the program for rea.
son obvious to the teacher. lie had
spent the greater part of two weeks
preparing his recitation. When his
turn came he marched boldly TO the
front and in a mi which would
have been a credit 10 a present day
political speaker began;
Roll on thou dark and deep blue
ocean, roll" here he came TO a sud
aen pause unable TO proceed further.
After a moments hesitation during
which his face took on several differ
tnt colors he 20 this out:
Roll on. blame you roll on" Then
he sat down amidst the surprised
elances OF his friends and classmates.
In National Monthly.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1914-07-26
SUMMONS

In the Ninth Judicial District Court
of the State of Nevada.
Lenna j.. Hatch. plaintiff, VS.. Ernest
s. Hatch, defendant.
The state of Nevada sends greeting
to said defendant.
You are hereby summoned to appear
within ten days after the service upon
you OF this m If served in
White Pine county or within forty
days if served elsewhere, exclusive of
the day of service. and defend the
above-entitled action.
This action is brought to GOV
a Judgment dissolving the bonds of
matrimony existing between you and
the plaintiff.
Dated July II. A. ID. 1914.
F. ID. OLDFIELD,
Clerk of said Court.
VIM. Mcknight. Attorney for Plaintiff
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1914-07-26
APPLICATION NO. 1856.
Notice of Application for Permission
TO Appropriate the Public Waters
of the State of Nevada.

Notice is hereby given that IN the
27th day of April. 1914, in accor-.
dance with Section So, Chapter 40.
of the Statutes of 1913, one Carl
Ray, of Kimberly, County of White
Pine, and State Of Nevada made
application to the State Engineer of
Nevada for permission to appropriate
the public waters of the State of
Nevada. Such appropriation Is to
be made from Thirty Mile Spring at
said spring, which is situated upon
unsurveyed land, but bears from
the NV corner of T. II N. r. SO E.,
NJ. d. B. & NJ. N. SO deg. II
min. 20 sec. west $4,000 feet dis
tant, by means of reservoirs and
bitches, and one cubic foot per
second is to be conveyed to unsur-
veyed land adjacent to said spring,
being in Township 20 n. r. 60 East
NJ. ID. b. & NJ. by means of bitches
and there used for irrigation pur-
poses. Water not to be returned to
stream.
W. NJ. KEARNEY,
State Engineer.
First publication, June IA, 1914.)
eLast publication, July 5, 1914.)
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1914-07-26
PAGE SEVEN


One County Clerk.
One District Attorney and Public
Administrator.
One County Surveyor.
One County Recorder and Auditor.
One County Commissioner, Long
Term.
One County Commissioner. Short
Term.
One member of the Board of Edu-
cation, Long Term.
One member of the Board of Edu-
cation, Short Term.
One Justice of the Peace and one
Constable in and for each of the fol-
lowing Townships:
Ely Township No. 1.
Hamilton Township No. 2.
Preston Township No. 8.
Lund Township No. 1.
Cherry Creek Township No. 5.
Muncy Township No. 6.
Osceola Township No. 7.
Newark Township No. 8.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF ! have
hereunto set my hand and affixed my
official seal this goth day Of June,
A.. D. 1914.
tSeal) F. d. OLDFIELD,
County Clerk in and for the County
of White Pine. State Of Nevada.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1914-07-26
APPLICATION NO 2o77.
Notice of Application for Permission
To Appropriate the Public Waters
of the State of Nevada

Notice is hereby given that on the
14th day of May, 1914, in accordance
with Section SO, Chapter 40, of the
Statutes of 1918, one J. H. Leish-
man, Administrator of the Estate of
George F. Parker, Deceased, OF
Cherry Creek, County of White Pine,
and State of Nevada, made applica-
ton to the State Engineer OF Nevada
for permission to appropriate
the public waters of the State of Ne
va6a. Such appropriation is to be
made from a spring Parker
Spring. situated on NWH of Me-
of Sec. 2. t. "a N. r. 63 E..
NJ. d. B.. & NJ, at outlet of said
spring situate on the NWA of NEA
Sec. 2, T. "a N. r. SO E..
NJ. d. B. & NJ, at a point approxi--
.mately 700 feet south-westerly
from the NE Corner of the said de-
scribed. forty acre tract, by means
of dam and ditch and one cubic foot
Ter second is to be conveyed to the
NWA of NEA Sec. 2, T. "a
N. r. SO E. NJ. d. B. & M,
by means of bitches and laterals,
and there used for irrigation and
domestic purposes. Water not to be
returned to stream.
w. NJ. KEARNEY,
State Engineer.
First Publication May 81, 1914.)
LAST Publication June %. 1914,)
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1914-07-26
G NOTICES
NOTICE OF PRIMARY ELECTION
STATE OF NEVADA,
County of White Pine,

In accordance with Section 4 OF
Chapter 8 of the Act entitled IAN
ACT RELATING TO ELECTIONS
AND REMOVALS FROM OFFICE
approved March 81. 1918, Chapter
2S4, Page 493, Statutes of 1918, I,
L. d. OLDFIELD. the duly elected
qualified and acting County Clerk
in and for the said County of White
Pine. State of Nevada, do hereby
give notice that the following are the
offices for which candidates are to
be nominated at the Primary cleo
ton to be held on Tuesday, the LIST
day of September, 1914:
One United States Senator.
One Representative in Congress.
One Governor.
One Lieutenant Governor.
One Justice of the Supreme Court.
One Secretary of State.
One State Treasurer.
One State Controller.
One Attorney General.
One Surveyor General.
One State Superintendent of Pub
lie Instruction.
One Superintendent of State Print
ing.
One Clerk of the Supreme Court.
One State Mine Inspector.
Two Regents of the University of
Nevada, Long Term.
One Regent of the University of
Nevada, Short Term.
Two District Judges, Ninth Judi
cial District.
Four Representatives in Assembly.
One Sheriff.
One County Assessor.
One County Treasurer.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1914-07-26

"A Change of Questions Cause Trouble
A German. on landing in America.
began looking for employment. Not
being able to speak English, 1t was
difficult for him to find work. A
recruiting officer who was also of
the "Fatherland," but now in the
employ of the United States. finding
John unemployed offered to have
him enlisted as a soldier. There
seemed to be only one trouble in the
way. that was the inspecting officer
who was supposed to examine each
recruit.
The recruiting officer thought that
by proper coaching John could pass
this test. So John was taught to
give, ia English. the following an
swers to these questions:
How old are your"
~"Thirty-six years, sir"
How long have you been in the
seryice?"
Six weeks. sir"
Have You plenty of food and raj
ment?"
Both. sir"
But the Inspector changed the or
ders of his questions:
How long have you been in the
serriee?"
"~Thirty-six years, sir"
How old are you?"
six weeks, sir"
The inspector in surprise, exclaim-
Cd, Are you a fool or am IL" when
the prompt answer was delivered
Both, sir.'-National Monthly.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1914-07-26
A Religious Man.

say Ma'' said Willie. do you
Know think that that ash man that
comes and dumps our ashes every
week Is a real good Christian man..
Why so?' asked his mother.
Well. yesterday he came to Mrs.
Smiths house ext door and picked
up their wooden barrel and raised
IL over his head and was about to
dump 1t in his cart when the bottom
came out and ashes fell all owe
him."
MY how terrible said Willie's
mother, and what did he do"
On he Just sat down in the gut
Ter and told God all about it,.
National Monthly.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1914-07-26
APPLICATION 1880
Notice of Application for Permission
TO Appropriate the Public Waters
of the State of Nevada

Notice is hereby given that on the
Sth day of July, 1914. in accordance
with Section SO, Chapter 140, of the
Statutes of 1918. one o. O. Tognini.
of Hobson. county of White Pine,
end state of Nevada, made applica-
ton to the State Engineer of
Nevada for permission TO appro-
pirate such waters of the
State Of Nevada. Such appro-
priation is TO be made from Willow
Spring. at a point in the NEA of NE
u of Sec 80, "a N So e. NJ d b &
NJ, by means of a pipe line and one
cubic feet per second is to be con
veyed to two troughs situated about
ten feet from said spring. by means
of pipes and there used for stock
watering purposes. Water not to be
returned to stream.
W. NJ. KEARNEY,
State Engineer.
First publication July 26. 1919
Last publication Aug. 23, 1910
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1914-07-26
A Sure Thing

John was meeting the experience
OF his first day In shoot. The teach
or for some reason had raised the
question of who were the greatest
Americans. John smiled with the
eomplacence of one possessed of in
side information on the subject.
is that all the harder questions
they ask in SCHOOL," he queried in
scorn. Why, Uncle Dan. God. and
george Washington In National
Monthly.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1914-07-26
Good Reading for Sunday


Wisdom
If all the folks, in all the world,
We're wise as folks can be,
'Twould make the world a tiresome
place
For them. and you, and me.
For where's the good in being smart.
And talking every day,
If no ones round to be impressed
By all the things we say?
We've got to have the foolish folks
Or else the wise will strike,
And what could foolish people do
II all were fools alike?
IS. S. Taber.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1914-07-26
Teachers Don't Know Everything

Teachers Don't Know Everything.
Among the new class which
came TO the second-grade teacher,
a young timid girl, was one Tommy.
who, for naughty deeds, had been
many times spanked by his first
grade teacher. Send him to me
any time when you want him spank
ed suggested the latter: Il can
manage him.,
One morning about a week after
this conversation, Tommy appeared
at the frst-grade teachers door.
She dropped her work, siezed him by
the arm. dragged him over her
knee and did her duty. When she
had finished she said:
We'll, Tommy. what have you 10
say?"
Please. Miss, my teacher wants
the scissors. National Monthly.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1914-07-26

Say Let's forget IL, Let's put IT aside
Life is so large and the world is so
wide,
Days are so short and there's so
much TO do.
What II IL was false-there's so
much that's true,
Say, Let's forget it, Let's brush it
away
Now and forever-so. what do you
say?
All of the bitter words said shall
be praise
One Of these days.
Say, Let's forget it. Let's wipe off
the slate,
Find something better 10 cherish
than hate.
There's so much good in the world
that we've had
Let's strike a balance and cross off
the bad.
Say, Let's forgive IL. whatever II be;
Let's not be slaves when We ought
tc be free.
We shall be walking in sunshiny
ways
One of these DAYS.
Say Let's no mind it, Let's smile
IL away
Bring rot a withered rose form yes
terday;
Flowers are so fresh by the wayside
and wood,
Sorrows are blessings but half I'M
derstood:
Say, Let's not mind it, however it
seems.
Hope is so sweet and holds so many
dreams.
All of the sere fields with blossoms
shall blaze
One Of these days.
Say, Let's not take it SO sorely TO
heart;
Hates may be friendships inst drifted
apart.
Failure be genius not quite under
stood:
We could all help folks so much
If we would
Saw Let's get closer to somebody's
side,
See what his dreams are n kno"
how he tried;
Learn If our seedlings won't give
way to praise
One of these days.
say, Let's not wither. Let's branch
out and rise
Ont of the byways and nearer the
skies.
Let's spread some shade that's re-
freshing and deep,
Where some tired traveller may lie
down and sleep.
Saw, Let's not tarry, Let's do 1t right
now
60 much to do If We just find out
how.
We may not be here to help ok
or praise
One of these days.
-. w. Foley.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1914-07-26

A young minister preached one Sun
Gay to a rural congregation and spent
the nex Cay visiting the people.
At one house, the man of the house
was expressing his appreciation of
the sermon in very complimentary
terms. while assisting the minister
to put up his team. His little son
had followed him and after cycling
the minister a minute or two ex-
claimed: why, papa. you said he
was a n boss preacher. and he's
got two hosses,"-National Monthly.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1914-07-26
The Difference.

How his bosom swells with pride,
How he signs in deep relief,
How he feels a happy thrill
That is most beyond belief.
How he laughs and shakes In glee,
How he almost chokes with Joy,
When the nurse I'M down the hall
And she whispers Its a boy"
Salt Lake Herald.
How he scowls and shakes his fist,
How he raves and paws the air;
How be mutters to himself
Awful ordinations there: .
How his mind is full of doubt.
And his brain is In a whir1
When the nurse m to his side
And she whispers Its a girl"
Los Angeles Express.
How he clutches at the wall,
How he gasps TO get a breath,
How he reels as II 10 fall,
And his face turns white as death.
How he gr0aDs In MS despair,
And the nurse adroitly grins
As she meets him on the stair
And announces: They are twins
st. Louis Dispatch.
How he stands in blank amaze.
Helpless. hopeless and distraught,
Turns to heaven his vacant gaze,
Has not power TO frame a thought.
How his grief no poison lacks.
He's all in and TO the bad,
And he drops dead In his tracks
When the nurse says. "Triplets.
dad
Nebraska State Journal.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1914-07-26

DO you know. John, there are
times when you show signs of actual
human intelligence"
mats all right. Charles. II you
Knew twice as much az you do now,
you'd be half witted."
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1914-07-26

1udge-fou are charged with nov
support of your wife? What have
you to say for yourself?
hastus-Well, jedge, | done got
lei three more washings a week than
any other cullud lady In the block.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1914-07-26
Poor Consolation.

What's your hurry. Mr.. Rural
rite. Your turn is next"
Il have TO drive ten miles before
night"
well, never mind, that growth
on your cheeks will keep you
warm."-National Monthly.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1914-07-26
NJ. KEARNEY,
State Engineer.

First Publication May 81, 1914.)
(Last Publication June %. 1919
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1914-07-26

First publication July 26. 1919
(Last publication Aug. 30. 1919