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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-08-19

Division stationed at Texas City. said
that all tho homes Of tho officers and
enlisted men there had been wiped
away, with loss of ten soldiers and q
number of civilians He said the WON
en- and children had been provided with
temporary shelter and added that nor
NAL conditions were being restored.
The War Department had not acted
early today on Gen. Bells request that
a transport be sent to the gulf with
supplies for the use OF the army ana
Upon receipt Of Gen. Bells dispatch
Acting Secretary Of War Breckenridge
Immediately wired a reply expressing
the loss of life adding that everything
possible would be done to relieve the
situation when specific recommends
lions had been received.
Troops Scattered.
At the time Gen. Bells report was
sent by radio to Houston. Gen. Bell said
the troops had been SO scattered in thei,
fight to high ground before the rising
waters Of the flood that 1t was impos.
sible to say whether more lives had
been lost. All of the homes Of the
families of officers and enlisted mer
had been wiped away. but temporary
shelter was being provided in the
town proper for the women and chill.
dren.
Late last night Gen. Bell telegraphet
from Houston, announcing his arriva
there after an exciting trip overland
He said conditions at Texas City were
gradually being restored to normal, bu
still was unable to announce definitely
the number lost. He was preparing t
return to Texas City and resume charg,
Of the task of putting his command II
order and aiding the civil authorities
with their problems.
The general suggested that q trans
port now at New York be sent to thu
gulf with supplies, to be used by tn,
army II not needed by civilian victims
l Of the storm.
Gen. Funston's Report.
| Maj. Gen. Funston told Of storm con
ditfons thAra In n diana ch received LA
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1915-11-14
WHITE PINE ROD AND GUN
CLUB u VERY ACTIVE

Much interest is hefng shown By
the members Of the White Pine Rod
and Gun Cium and the rugiar prac-
tice shoots which are being held 1t
the club grounds In East Ely every
Sunday are we'll attended. The sport
opens about 10 .. n and . number
Of the members continue to enjoy
themselves until late In the aftef-
noon.
On Wednesday. evening. . meeting
viii be held in the City Hall at which
. large attendance IL expected. Ar
rangements are about completed for
the big turkey shoot which takes
place next Sunday and at which the
crack shots OF the district expect to
win their Thanksgiving turkey. Ar
rangements have been made to bring
in 100 of the largest and finest birds
that the market affords. There will
be targets for the ladies and classes
will be arranged In which those with
little experience will be given ample
opportunity to carry home a fine bird
for the great Thanksgiving feast.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1915-11-14
COL. WALL W|THORAWS
INJUNCTION PETITION IN
CONTESTED MERGER

The petition filed in the federal
court at Carson City by Col. E. A..
Wall of Salt Lake City. some time
ago, seeking an injunction and the
appointment of temporary receiver
for the Coppermines company, has
been withdrawn by Col. Wall, accord
ing to telegram received by Chan
dler & Quayle. attorneys for the min
ing company, from the attorneys rep
resenting the petitioner.
Col. Wall some time ago, filed suit
in Delaware to prevent the merging
of the Giroux with other companies
here to form the Coppermines COM
pany. What action has been taken
in that suit has not yet been learned,
but the action taken in the federal
court in Nevada would seem to in
dicate that perhaps matters have
been properly adjusted. The COM
plant filed by Col. Wall in Delaware
was Of q sensational character and
literature mailed by him to interested
stockholders was none the less SEN
sational. II Is hoped now that all
matter have been adjusted and that
We will soon zee Giroux again open
In full blast.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1915-11-14
LIFE INSURANCE. TIM
BASIS OF s.AFTER FIVE"

Though the policy In the case is
taken out with the most tragic intent,
After Five. the comedy by Cecil b.
and william C. De Mile in which
Edward Abeles Is now presented un-
der the management of the Jesse L.
I.asky Feature Play Co.. might be
described - . life insurance" pho
tcdnma. The Insurance in question
is for the tidy little sum Of $50. 900
and Is contracted for not with the ex-
pectation Of living but with the de-
liberate intent OF dying. and thereby
permitting the hero. though dead. to
restore to his sweetheart the money
which he has lost for her In stock
exchange investment But suicide in
validates the policy, and therefore.
the hero must ccntrive an "acci-
dental" for himself. In spite of all ef-
forts he fails at first. and then very
nearly succeeds at just the time when
have changed and he
wants to live after all
Edward Abeles plays the role of
Ted Ewing. the hero of this strange
tale. with such sincerity and en-
thusiasm that he makes the most un-
likely complications seem entirely
credible. After Five" will be pre-
sented at the Ely Theatre tonight
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1915-11-14
ASSOCIATION
WILL HOLD INITIAL
MEETING NOV. 20

An interesting program is prom
ised for the initial meeting of the
White Pine Teachers association
which will take place at the county
high school building Saturday. No
vember 20, commencing at 2:30 in
the afternoon. The meeting of the
Woman's club will be held in con-
junction with that of the teachers.
The program will consist of discus
sions of Arithmetic as 1t Should Be
Taught, led by Principal R. R. Bell
of McGill and Principal w. J. Nor
rison of Ruth, and discussions of
Eighth Grade Examinations" led by
Principal A. B. Lghtfoot of the coun-
ty high school and Principal T. J.
Terry of East Ely. Several pieces of
select music will help to make the
program especially attractive. A bas-
ket ball game between picked teams
In the high school will be played at
the close Of the regular program In
order to give the visitors IN oppor-
tunity to see the athletic development
Of the high school. Everybody IL cor
daily invited to attend this meeting
and to take part In tho discussions.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1915-11-14
Tax Litigation
Compromised
SUIT AGAINST
TAX COMMISSION FOR AL
LEGGED UNJUST VALUATION IN
yOLvED LARGE SUM.

The suit brought by the Adams
McGill company against the Nevada
Tax commission. the state of Nevada
and the County of White Pine, to
recover the sum Of s47O3.25 with
some interest and costs, arising out
of what the Adams-McGilI company
alleged to be an unjust and unreason-
able valuation fixed by the Nevada
Tax commission for the year 1914 on
the properties OF the company In
White Pine, was settled by an agree
ment reached between the parties
ont of court last week, and in accord
ance with an agreement reached
and filed, with the consent of all the
parties. Judge McFadden on Tuesday
ordered that judgment be entered In
favor Of the company In the sum OF
$4,000 and costs amounting to 1926.
Suits Of a like nature have been
commenced In various parts OF the
state and II has been the disposition
Of the Nevada Tax commission to
compromise wherever this could be
reasonably done. Accordingly the
attorney e6nesal authorised District
Atfsrnsy Jurich to enter into nesotia-
tions for q settlement with the Ad-
AmsMe0ni company In this county.
At the regular meeting of tho board
OF county commissioners the matter
was informally discussed. II appear
ed that the sum Of e2S3S.so paid
under protest was being held b.
Treasurer Bath pending the outcome
Of the suit. O6er Of compromise
was nrst made BY the company on the
basis Of the $es3s.so being returned.
the company expressing q willing
ness to waive the additional sum fou
which suit was brought. In New oi
the attitude assumed by the Nevada
Tax commission and the fact that the
commission by fixing a lower yalua.
tion on the same class of propert,
for the year 1915 than that fixed IN
1914 admitted the Justice Of tbs
claim made by the company. the ofYel
was looked upon favorably. Dis
trict Attorney Jurich was instructed
TO arrange for the most advantage
Gus settlement possible and aftel
further consultation with Attorne,
Chandler. representing the Adams
MeGill company, obtained the stil
greater concession and permittet
Judgment to be entered as states
above.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1915-11-14
WAR FEVER STRIKES
FORMER ELY DENTIST

Dr. X. l.. Magoon, who for many
years practiced his profession as a
dentist In Ely. sailed for Europe the
latter part of October to join one of
the warning factions. The announce
ment came as surprise to many in
the district who thought that DR..
Magoon would soon return to his
practice as he first announced that it
was his intention Just to take a va
cation. While always good natured
Magoon has always been known to be
more or less of an adventurer. He
Is also OF mechanical turn of mind
He seemed to delight in turning a
motorcycle into fivver and vice
versa. 1t Is said that he favors
the submarine service of one of the
warning nations-just which one he
Is not particular-and failing in this
perhaps battle from an airship will
furnish sufficient excitement to sat
isfy his craving.
That the doctor appreciates to
some extent at least the seriousness
OF his undertaking is somewhat indf-
Gated In the following letter received
by an Ely buiness house and which
was written just prior to his Depart
ure from this country:
II sail for Europe today and II may
be long time before get back.
Am enclosing you q deed for two
East Ely lots. They are In . pood
location and hope they VIII be Of
valse enough to cut my iii down
some. II I live I expect to sse the
day vhea I owe 10 man . eeat and
I wont forget you fDfks ~ yeus
treatment of me-.
with best wishes. ETC.. l an
"Your friend.
"R L. MA0ooN."
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1915-11-14
OF Ex-SHERIFF
VIM. BASSETT Is CLOSED

The estate of William r. Bassett,
better known as Sheriff or BILLY"
Bassett, was closed In the district
court yesterday, when Attorney Lock-
hart brought up before Judge McFad-
den the final account and report of
Joseph Bassett, as administrator, and
after submission of the necessary
proof, procured an order from the
judge approving the account and re-
port and distributing to Josephine
Bassett, the widow and only heir of
the deceased. all property belonging
to the estate.
The Bassetts were among the old
est and best known citizens of White
Pine county. Settling on ranch in
Steptoe valley in the early days when
Ely was unknown, Billy Bassett and
his wife improved their land hold
ings and their ranch was one of the
best known in this section of the
country. When, in order principally
to obtain wster rights, the Steptoe
Valley smelling and mining company
purchased many ranches in this Sec
tion, the Basett ranch was sold for a
handsome figure. Billy Bassett was
a picturesque figure in many Of the
mining excitements of early days and
was elected sheriH of White Pine
county, which Office he filed with
signal ability and credit to himself
as we'll a. the county. He made .
snug fortune In business In Ely dur
ing the boom. after which in search
Of better health he moved to Salt
Lake City. where he died in ,lso7. He
will long be remembered for his BE-
nevolence and he will I've Always In
memory In ~hite Pine county. where
everybody was his friend aud he
never made IN enemy.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1915-11-14

&4Fh. WIlb1aA - HsSVVeCs hmk
The many friends of Mrs. A. J..
MillIck will be pleased to know that
she Is recovering from her recent
nervous breakdown which for some
days threatened to result seriously.
Deputy Sheriff Millick was summoned
FROM California where he was ON a
short visit. and Arthur. Richard and
Ernest wore likewise sum moned from
Spring Valley to be at the bedside OF
their mother who was stricken while
Visiting her daughter. Mn. GeoeDe
Newman. of McGili. Mrs. Milick IN
one OF the grand old pioneers Of this
country and is Of the type that we
cannot we'll spare. Her age is natur-
ally against her, but her rugged con-
stitution Is standing her In good
stead.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1915-11-14


The Vienna Cafe. which was re-
Gently taken over by Fritz Moller,
the populay caterer. is now undergo
ing great changes and by the end Of
the week Fritz expects to have An e.
tablishneat which will not be sur
passed by anything Of its kind in the
state. The building has been extend
ed to Clark street. which permits Of
the removal Of the kitchen to make
room for a large dining room just in
the rear of the present spacious quar-
ters. In addition to this two rooms
are being fitted up for the accommo-
dation of private luncheon and din
ner parties. When this expensive
improvement is complete Fritz will
be in splendid shape to care for his
ever increasing trade.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1915-11-14
EDDIE JOHNSON WILLING
FOR BOUT WITH DUNN

A welterweight battle which will
attract great attention is being ar
ranged to take place In Ely on De-
cember IL. Eddie Johnson OF pueb-
10. Colorado. has expressed a willing
ness to meet Dunn, as appears from
telegram received by Tom Cham
oers OF the Elite bar In Ely on Wed
nesday last and which reads:
Pueblo. COLORADO. Nov. 10. 1915
Tom Chambers,
Ely. Nevada.
viii accept Offer. 1 fleAt here
November twenty-fourth. VIII leave
any time after twenty-fourth. Ans
wer. Forward articles.
EDDIE JOHNSON"
The articles were Immediately pre-
pared and when Dunn's signature
vas obtained were forwarded to
johnson. Johnson's demand for two
round trip tickets and a guarantee Of
sloO to cover expenses was immedi-
ateiy met and the best fight ever
seen In Ely now seems assured. Dunn
mas an enviabie reputation which is
Well known in this district. He has
met all comers and gone out OF his
CLASS so far as weight was concerned
70 coniderable extent ON at least
Two occasions. He has never lost . :
osttle since coming to Ely and has !,
kept the promoters busy searching |
.or a man to. take bis measure. In !
Johnson many believe they have
round the man. He has . national
reputation. having fought such men
y Mike Gibbons, perhaps the best
1rawing card In the lighting world.
nis record shows a long list Of VIC
'ories and among those whom he, has
'efeated, such men "a wildcat Kerns
IRE found. 1t is TO be hoped that
aotning will occur to prevent this
match a. II will undoubtedly be one
u the best ever staged in the west.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1915-11-14

Aris Duval of McGill has returned
from Reno and owing to the fact
that he was too late to take up the
course which he desired this term,
he will postpone the studies which
he contemplates taking up at the
University for another year. He en-
gagged in few games of football
|hile at the University. but states
that the Nevada team needs much
coaching and considerable experience
in the American game, which they
find quite different from the English
game Of Rugby. Aris says that one
of our local teams could show the
University beys several tricks.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1915-11-14

Locomotive Engineers to Dance
The first annual ball under Step
toe Valley Division, Brotherhood of
Locomotive Engineers will be given
Thanksgiving eve. A number of the
most popular men Of the district are
active members Of the brotherhood of
locomotive engineers and from the
elaborate preparations that are being
made the affair promises to be one
of the greatest events OF the season.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1915-11-14

P. W. Hull and C. o. Fleming have
purchased the Liberty theater. which
will hereafter be used for the staging
of special features. The Ely theater
Will continue as usual and no change
of Importance will be made in the
program. In the near future one
night in each week will be devoted
principally to comdey while other
features will remain unchanged.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1915-11-14

Mrs. E. d. Sweeney died at her
home in Carson City on Wednesday
last. Mrs. Sweeney was one of the
Oldest and most highly respected cit
liens of Carson City. where she had
made her home for many years. At
the time Of her death she was 66
years of age. Two daughters. Mrs.
George L. Sanford OF Carson City
and Mrs. George Lammon of Oak
land, together with one son. former
Chief Justice James G. Sweeney. are
left to mourn her loss. Mrs. Swee-
ney had been Ill but few days and
her death came as shock to her
many friends.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1915-11-14

New Mining Company Is Organized.
The Hattie Mining Company, With
an authorized capitalization Of $780,
900. 90. filed Its articles of incorpora-
ton in the Office of Clerk oldheld
during the week. The original sub
scribers to the capital stock are all
we'll known msa and the principal Of
flee Of the company will be in the
once of Attorney George A. White
ley. The incorporators are William
Lowe, David Mclean. c. s. Grain,
Fred West, T. J. Duddleson, George
A. Whiteley. NJ. f. Mayer, A. H,
Burrus. l. NJ. Barrow and Sam Bern
stein
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1915-11-14
EASTERN STAR DANCE.

The dance given by Ely Chapter
No. IA Order OF Eastern Star. in
Bio Hall last evening was well at
tended and an enjoyable occasion for
all present. The committee OF ar
rangements spared no pains in the
interests of their guests, and the
event was one of the social successes
of the season.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1915-11-14

The ladies Of the Altar society OF
Sacred Heart church gave very sue
cessful card party in st. Lawrence
hall on Tuesday afternoon last. The
fortunate prize winners we're Mrs.
Sullivan. Mrs. Freund. Mrs. Tietz,
Mrs. Collins and Mrs. Oliver. Re-
freshments were served at the con-
clusion of the game.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1915-11-14
"A Gold Mine"
BY High School
7hespidn Tdi0nt

The students of the White Pine
County High School. under the d.
rection of Judge H. w. Edwards, are
now ready to present the best show
ever attempted to be staged in Ely
The three-act comedy, "The Gold
Nine which was of sufficient mag
nitude to attract the attention of that
famous actor. Nat c. Goodwin, will
be seen at the Liberty theatre next
Thursday night. The matter of pre-
senting this excellent play was first
taken up last fall. when. after about
one month of rehearsing, conditions
here made 1t advisable to postpone
the presentation. For the past two
months the students who will take
part have rehearsed faithfully. They
have been ably coached by Judge Ed
wards. whose ability in the theatrical
line is not open to any question since
his performance in the two minstrel
shows here produced by local talent
and which will long be remembered.
Judge Edwards has always displayed
great interest In ambitious youth. ~
we'll as healthy amusement. and has
devoted much Of his time to drilling
the students for an excellent presen-
tation Of a play that would b WILL
received and do credit to = metro
politan city. g
1t has been necessary to eroct
stage In the Liberty theatre ID or1or
10 produce tAs taay. Z, shs pelamqnl
action N which v laia "A tha spuDa-
tously appointed drawing roon u
Sir Edward roxwood. . LoaAea 60
italist. and through TIE courtesy Of
the Wilson Bates Furniture compaay
the stage will be furnished 10 such
an elaborate manner - would do
credit to the drawing room In the
homo OF any capitalist.
Silas K Woolcott. of Grass Valley,
California. q. 3. A.. has gold mime
to sell and selects the London cap
italist az a likely gentleman upon
whom to operate. On his way to
London he meets the daughter of the
capitalist on the train. but his early
attentions are not looked upon with
favor OF the unconsciously naughty
young English heiress. Her brother,
however, through speculations which
could not be considered judicious. has
become financially embarrassed and
considerably involved. BY sacrificing
his gold mine to assist the brother,
Woolcott wins the heiress and thru
circumstances intermingled with wit,
humor and love, his gold mine Is also
restored to him.
Standing room will no doubt be at
a premium when the doors are thrown
open and those who are fortunate
enough to secure seats have q treat
in store for them. The cast follows:
Silas X. Woolcott, of Grass Valley.
California :. !. Harold Jackson
Gerald Riordan, M. r., of Bally-
nockslottery 80. Jack Frost
Sir Everard Foxwood. a London
Capitalist :. Wayne Stokes
George Foxwood, son of Sir Ever
ard -. -. -. Warren Larsen
Julius Krebbs. Secretary to Sir Ev-
erard .... -. :. Bruce Davis
Wilson. the Butler Paul Doughty
Mrs. Meridith. a young widow.
...... -. Miss Mable Wheeler
Miss Una Foxxood. daughter Of
Sir Everard -. Aiss Helen Hoag
Mrs. vandervast. the only Juliet--
80. ..... Miss Glenn Taylor
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1915-11-14
Ole Elliott Returns from Reno

W. s. (Ole) Elliott, of the North
ern, returned last evening from Reno
where he has been attending to mat
ters of a business nature. Ole says
that the San Francisco exposition
has taken all the money out OF Reno
and things are therefore very quiet In
the Athens of partition suits.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1915-11-14

Congratulations continue to pour
in on Mr.. and Mrs. C. B. Iakenan
since the arrival of q flne baby boy.
Both Mrs. Lakenan and the baby are
reported to be doing very nicely at
the Adlers hospital in San Francisco.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1915-11-14

Ieoth CLAIMS hAfD. JACK
Mrs. Jack. wife Of John Jack. the
well known mining man. died at her
homo in Tusoarnra during the week.
Mrs. Jack was one of the oldest res
idents of Elko county, where she was
beloved by all who knew her. Miss
Margaret Jack, daughter who Is
left to mourn the loss. was for long
time resident of Ely where in the
early days she was employed as head
bookkeeper in the mercantile estab-
lishment conducted by w. B. Graham.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1915-11-14

On Friday last Mrs. John Howard.
accompanied by her dGughter. MIS-.
G. q. Secor, left for Mss. Secors
home in Tuscarora. where Mrs. How
ard will remain for some time, In
the hope that the change will be ben
ellcial to her health which has not
been of the best for some months
past.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1915-11-14
Judge McFaiden Returns

Judge McFadden returned home
last evening after spending . few
days in Winnemucca. where he oc-
cupied the district bench and deter
mined some matters in which Judge
Ducker of the sixth district was dis
qualified.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1915-11-14
PROMINENT SALT LAKE MINING
MAN INSPECTING PROPERTY

Captain Duncan Mcvichie arrived
In Ely Thursday in company with A..
D. Meyers Of Ely. Mr.. McVicie is
one of the best konwn engineers in
the mining world and while here will
examine some tungsten and other
properties controlled by Mr.. Meyers
and his associates.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1915-11-14
FIRE BOYS ARRANGING
FOR BIG ANNUAL DANCE.

The greatest volunteer fire Depart
ment on earth will give a grand ball
in Ely on New Years eve. Arrange
ments are in the hands of +. Q. Hull.
j. Il. Veal and J. N. johnson. The
fire boys are as good entertainers as
they are nre AgAters-- said