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White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1915-06-06
MEWS OF M7EREST FROM AL PARTS OF 7HE SIA7E]

temporary injunctions should moi De
granted. pending the final determiha-
tim of the issues involved, VIII De
argued. says the Gazette.
The companies allege that the tax
commission has exceeded its jurisdic-
t;on by raising the assessed yalua-
tion of the properties to such a point
that II Is excessive and un~warranted.
II is set out in the complaint thai
the companies have paid the first IN
stalln,ent of taxes and that In the
ease of the Truckee River General
Electric company n instaliment
under the rate fixed by the commits
sion would amount to more than the
taxes on both installments would be
under equitable assessed valuation.
A specific instance Is cited In the as
sessment on the Dahl ranch in was
hoe valley owned by the company
The complaint sets out that the vaiu-
alton placed on this property by the
assessor was $500 and the tax COM
mission raised the assessed valuation
IN s42.1SO. 1t is asserted that the an
nual rental derived from the property
is $3.50 and that the present tenants
have notified the company they VIII
a more than $500 hereafter.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1915-06-06
MCGOWAN NOT RESPONSIBLE.

According to word received from
Elko relative to the fatal attempt
of William MCGOWAN to escape from
the p~enitentiary at Carson recently
the man was not right mentally and
could not have realized the danger
he was mourning in attempting to
escape. He was sentenced from Eli
ko to a term of from IN to five
years in the p%enitentiary for steal
ing a sweater from the Clifton hotel,
at that place. He pleaded guilty to
burglary in the second degree. In
attempting to escape MCGOWAN was
shot and almost instantly killed.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1915-06-06
ANNAPOLIS APPOINTEES
FOR NAVAL ACADEMY

John r. Reidman and Carter An
derson. appointed from Nevada to
the United States naval academy, left
Reno Saturday night for Annapolis
and will begin their career at the in
stitution on June 8.
Redman won his post in competi-
tive examination. He was appointed
by Senator Newlands. Anderson was
appointed by Congressman Roberts.
Both are Reno boys.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1915-06-06
NEW APPRAISER FOR
ESMERALDA COUNTY

The report of the appraisers APP
pointed by Judge Langan to deter
mine the value of the property own
ed by the State Bank and Trust Co,
has been received from Nye and
ormsby counties and indicates that
the possessions of the bank In the
former county are valued at $50 ,405,
and in Ormsby county at $2o,ooo
saws the Carson Appeal.
The appraisers first named for Es-
meralda county failed 10 put In a re-
port so Judge Langan has appointed
F. $. Hunt, Clyde Johnson and Mil
ton Detc.h to attend to the matter.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1915-06-06
NUMBER 3S.

According to f. r. Bennett, who
vas appointed principal OF the Tono-
pah school of mines established one
month ago by the action of the last
session of the state legislature, there
are IS students to take the course
A good many more are expected to
enroll before school opens next Sep
TENDER. During a recent visit OF in
spection to the new site of the school
Prof. F. c. Lincoln, director OF the
Mackay school of mines of the Uni
versity of Nevada, stated that he was
pleased with the work so for
accomplished and predicted success
for the school.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1915-06-06
JUDGE HARRINGTON RESTRAINS
STATE TAX COMMISSION.

As a result of two suits filed in
the federal court by the Truckee
River General Electric company aud
the Reno Power, Light and Water
company against the Nevada Tai
commission and Harry Hill, treasur-
err and tax collector of Washoe county
restraining orders were issued by
Judge Harrington last Tuesday pre-
venting any attempt to collect the
second installment of the companies
taxes which will become delinquent
tomorrow. The restraining orders
are r%eturnable on that date, at which
time an order to show cause why
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1915-06-06

minutes to pry him loose and get him
out firm under the ar. 1t was found
that he was crazy, whether from his
long ride in his precarious perch or
otherwise, the officers have not yet
learned. 1t seems that when the
train reached Portola, Cal, the train
crew discovered the man riding on
the rods under the cars and at every
stop an effort was made to get him
out. All day long he rode in this
one position, and when he was at last
dragged out by a score of hands, he
tainted dead away. He refused to
talk any more than to say he is
bound for Chicago.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1915-06-06
WRIT DENIED.

The writ of mandamus prayed Tor
by the Reno school board to compel
the Washoe county commissioners TO
levy a special assessment Tor the
support of the Reno and Sparks
schools in accordance with a new
state law has been denied by the
state supreme court of Carson City.
The writ was asked for after the
county commissioners had refused TO
make the special levy on the ground
that they had o the legal right to
do so after the tax levy had been
fixed on March l as provided for by
law.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1915-06-06
INDIAN WOMAN Is STILL
IN CRITICAL CONDITION

Sallie, the mahala who was attack
ed by her affinity, Jesus Costello,
armed with an axe, is still in a criti-
cal condition at the county hospital
at Tonopah. She was ore rational
Wednesday, but still is in a semi
conscious condition. 1t is not yet
known whether or not she will re-
cover The officers are still in pur-
suit of the Mexican. His trail Is said
to lead through northern Nye.
The Washington times., 1915-10-29
0 STREET BRIDGE TO
Be READY BY DEC. Is
Paving and Grading on Both
Sides Approaching Span De-
lays the Opening.

with work on the approaches to the
new q street bridge across Rock creek
progressing rapidly. officials OF the En-
ginecring Department OF the District
predicted today that the structure will
be opened for traffic on or before De-
cember l5
Tho bridge. stone and concrete
structure. with bronze buffaioes mount
ed on the parapets at both approaches,
has been completed for several weeks.
and all the debris removed. but the
street on both sides approa ching the
span has not been paved or graded,
and IL IL the latter work which Is de-
laying the opening.
c. Il. Hunt. District engineer of high
ways. said today that n the weather
continues favorable the bridge proba bly,
will be opened earlier than December
Is. He said that the contractor In
charge OF the paving and grading has
sixty days In which to complete tho
work, but has promised to do II IN
about half that time.
The first section of the new concrete
municipal fish wharves at the foot OF
Eleventh street southwest will be COM
pletcd within another month. according
to James II. sherman. superintendent
of weights and measures. who has
supervision of the wharvcs. Compile
tion of these wharves will mark a new
era In the water front. which has been
fronted~uD to this time with ramshacklc lc
wooden structures.
The Washington times., 1915-10-29
"Spotters" Trainer
Convicted Of-Fraud
Head of New York School" Sent
to Atlanta Prison for Using
Mails to Swindle.

NEW YORK. Oct. 29-Phil II. White,
head Of a correspondence school for
street railway spoilers, was found
guilty by jury in the United District
Court Of using the mails to defraud.
after a trial in which score OF the
graduates from Whites school testified
that the course had not improved their
ability In spotting, and had not helped
them to get Jobs.
Judge Shepard sent White to Atlanta
penitentiary for n year.
According to Assistant United States
Attorney Julian Hartridge White oper-
ated as the National Railway Checking
Bureau. and sold his course for SO cents.
His cardinal rules for spoilers were:
]. Never wear loud clothing. hats. or
ties. To do SO makes 1t easy for a spot
ter to be spotted.
2. Never write on a car so that the
conductor can see you. as this will
arouse his suspicious. Instead. carry a
small pad and make notes in your
pocket This gives you great control
over the situation without attracting
attention.
3. Never face the conductor when
boarding car. Instead. watch him
when he IL not looking in your direction.
The Washington times., 1915-10-29
President to Receive
Automobile Suffragists

President Wilson today notified Mrs.
Robert W. Baker. of the Congressional
Union for Woman Suffrage. that he
would receive at the White House the
two ENJOYS from the woman voters
convention In San Francisco. who are
now travelling across the continent by
automobile. bringing with them peti-
'ions and resolutions adopted at the con-
rention. They are expected to arrive
IN Washington early in December. and
will call upon the President Dec ember
6 at o'clock In the afternoon. The
envCys are Mrs. Sara Bard Field and
Miss Frances Joliffe. both prominent
members Of the California branch of the
Congressional Union.
They are travelling by motor ear so
that they may make frequent stops and
"all on prominent men and pubic Of
ficials and ask their support of the fight
VOW being waged by the women Of the
union for the adoption of Federal
amendment 10 the Constitution enfran-
rhising women. The envoys will b.. met
by large delegation of Washington
surfr aeists at the outskirts OF the city
AND escorted In.
The Washington times., 1915-10-29
His Appendix Removed,
Blind Eye Now Sees

BRIDGEPORT. Conn. Oct. 2o-An
operation for appendicitis performed
on Ralph Won Hacht, aged twenty
three. Of Milford. has resulted in the
restoring to the young man OF the sight
OF one eye which had been Blind since
his birth.
The operation was performed by DR..
Francis Campbell and members OF the
staff OF Trinity Hospital. New York
When the physicians removed Won
Hachts appendix several weeks ago
they had no idea that they were going
TO restore his sight. IL seems, however.
that the appendix had been resting
against one Of the large nerves that
form part Of the system which connects
with the optic nerves.
After the operation. Won IiaCht for
the first time In his life distinguished
darkness from light with his blind eye
He says that the, blind" eye is nearly
as good az the other. ,
The Washington times., 1915-10-29
Hoav to Look Less
Than Your Aoe

There are three golden rules that ev-
cry woman who would Ward off signs
OF advancing age. should follow
l. Cultivate Cheerfulncss. Those who
understand the physiological effect OF
Worrying. know this advice should
be taken more seriously than 1t usually
Is.
q Whenever the complexion begins to
look worn or withered, use ordinary
mercolized wax for "A week or two. APP
ply nightly like cold cream, erasing It
mornings with warm water. This grad
ually absorbs the thin film of surface
skin. revealing the fresher and
younger skin underneath. An ounce OF
the wax. obtainable at any drug store
Is enough to reJuvenate any complexion.
g. When the tell-tale wrinkles appear.
or cheek and chin muscles begin to
sag. battle the face once a day for
awhile In a solution OF powdered saxo-
lite. o.. dissolved in y pint OF witch
hazel. This has a remarkable effect
In "firming up" and smoothing out the
skir.-Advt'
The Washington times., 1915-10-29
HOSPITAL PREPARES
+ FOR DONATION DAY
Food Supplies Asked by Episco.
pal Eye, Ear, and Throat
Hospital Tomorrow. =

Members of the board Of lady man
ayers and the house committee Of the
Episcopal Eye, Ear and Throat Hos
pital. 1lT Fifteenth street. are busy
making ready for donation day, toinor-
row. when contributions Of groceries.
linen and cash are to be received. The
institution. which treats thousands Of
deserving poor each year. without cost
regardless OF creed or color In support
cd wholly by voluntary contributions.
In It's appeal. the board reminds the
public that no amount is too small to
he of service. In past years, material
aid has been rendered by Sunday school
children who have brought small con-
tributions Of food.
The Washington times., 1915-10-29

at all expensive. With the resinol soap
and warm water battle the affected
parts thoroughly, until they are free
from crusts and the skin is softened.
Dry very gently. spread on thin layer
of the resinol ointment. and cover with
light bandage-if necessary to protect
the clothing This should he done twice
day. Usually the distressing itching
and burning stops with the first treat
ment. and the skin soon becomes clear
and healthy again. Sample free. Dept.
~ Reslnol. Baltimore. Nd.-AdvL
The Washington times., 1915-10-29

It is stated. with the exception OF
cereals. Only particular kind oi
ccrea can be used by the hospital. and
this IL bought In large quantities. All
other foodstuffs can be put TO good use
particularly non-perishablc goods, such
" canned goods. flour. beans. potatoes
A special collection will be taken up
In all the Episcopal churches Of the do
cese Of Washington tomorrow, which
VIII be applied to the upkeep Of the
hospital. Last year this amount exceed
81 400.
Mrs. Normen Gait, fiancee Of the
President, has been member OF the
for a number OF years! and always has
manifested the keenest interest In the
work of the institution.
The Washington times., 1915-10-29
HYATTSVILLE.

The Junior BaraCa Sunday School
class OF the Methodist Episcopal
Church South. will give Halloween
party to the junior Ihilathea class at
the home of the teacher. Miss Bessie
Scaggs. tomorrow evening. On Mon
day night there will be II charity mas
Querade ball at the odd Fellows Hall
at Forestville. The Halloween celebra =
ton at T. h. has been postponed "A
week. The Halloween dance OF the
Young Mems Club. Upper Marlboro also
has been put off till next Friday. A
hazaar and oyster supper in connection
with "A Halloween entertainment will
he held in St Thomas Episcopal Church.
Groom. tonight and tomorrow night.
A masquerade ball was held in the
, Riverdale town hall last night by the
The Washington times., 1915-10-29
Thief Despoils Head of
Secret Service Agency

The mere fact that Gilbert II. Lam
sing Of New York. Is manager Of the
Spanish Secret Service Agency. did not
prevent a sneak thief from despoiling
him. Mr.. Lansing has reported to the
police that jewelry valued at $3.50. con-
sistine Of pair OF limestone diamond
earrings and a diamond and ruby PEN
dant. was stolen from his satcheI. He
believes the theft occurred while he was
on his way to this city yesterday.
The Washington times., 1915-10-29
First Science Lecture
Will Be Given Tonight

A series OF free lectures on THE
History Of Science" by DR.. George
Sarton. of Belgium, will start tonigh,
under the auspices of George Washing
ingtOn University. The lectures will b,
held Friday evenings at s o'clock in tn.
Medical School building. 1875 II street
northwest.
Rear Admiral Charles Herbert Stock.
ton. u. $. n. retired. president Of the
university. has extended cordial in
Nitation to the general public to attend
the lectures.
The Washington times., 1915-10-29
ALEXANDRIA TAX
REPORT REVISED
Board Of Review Decides to
Consider Omitted Intangible
Property Returns.

ALEXANDRIA,. oct. 29.-The board OF
tax review has reconsidered its decision
not to consider omitted intangible prop
erty returns and has practically COM
pleted revising the report OF w. N.
Lipscomb. examiner of records MIR.
Lpscomb reported that about fifty per-
sons had not reported 5,3O5, s26 In secur-
tiles and cash. The figures have been
reduced about 60 per cent.
The board has also approved the fig-
ures foy merchants. fixing the amount
OF omitted purchases for the past five
years. The amount Is about one-fourth
OF the amount originally reported.
J.. Johnson Green, assistant cashier
last night grand gcneralissin,o OF the
grand commandery of knights Templar,
the second highest office In the Vir-
Einia commandery. Chester A. Gwinn.
warden. The members Of Old Domin-
ion Commandery. No. II. OF this city.
are expected to return home tomorrow.
Mrs. Merry c. Deakins. seventy-threc
years old. wife Of j. r. II. Deakins. died
yesterday at her home. Her funeral
will take place tomorrow at $3.50 o'clock.
1t will be conducted by the Rev. w. j.
Morton. rector OF Christ Episcopal
Church.
Funeral services for Mrs. Martha
A. Wheatley were held today from the
residence by the Rev. w. F. Watson.
pastor OF the First Baptist Church.
and the Rev. J. w. Duffey, pastor OF
the Southern Methodist Church. The
pallbearers, all deacons of the First
Baptist Church. were as follows: Ac-
tive. d. w. Schofeld. s. w. Pitts.
James A. Williams. N. L. Williamson.
j. N. Saunders. and Fred Cornell: hon
orary. NJ. p. Pitts. Walter Kerrick. G.
E Nicol, Joseph Cornell, Robert II.
Cox. and Vance II. Peele.
Fr,neral services for Mrs. Banner T.
Young. who died Yesterday. will re held
Sunday at 3 o'clock from st. Mary's
Catholic Church.
A. meeting of the board Of gov
ernors of the Alexandria German Club
last night. the following dates for the
Germans were tentatively set: Novem-
her "a. December %. and December 2l
The Washington times., 1915-10-29
$25O,O00 Sage Gift ,
Assured to Princeton

NEW YORK. oct. @.-PrinCeton I'ni-
v"rsity IL to have n new 10000 dining
hall. II ~ announced. Mrs. Russell Sage
subscribed s20.tO on condition that the
university raise a similar amount. The
univerSitY's share has been secured.
The trustees also have rcce we'd a
gift of $1,000 from Mrs william
Church Osborn to endow the Dodge
prOfsssorship in medieval history. Gifts
totaling N3,92> are announced.
The Washington times., 1915-10-29

ciared Mrs. Edward Hyatt, wife Of the
State superintendent Of schools. at
meeting of the parents auxiliary.
People imagine from the talk that
the girls are powdering and wearing
silk stockings. I visit the high school
often and ] haven't seen anything OF
this." ssid Mrs. Hyatt In defense OF
the girls. g,
The Washington times., 1915-10-29

worm. ra s h e 3 and
similar itching. burn
Ing skin troubles.
At any reliable drug
gist's get a jar Of
resinol ointment and
a cake of resinol
soap. These are not
The Washington times., 1915-10-29

Democratic candidates FOR county Of
fices last night addressed meetings at
Riverdale and Bladensburg. Tonight
they will speak In Firemens Hall at
brentwood. and tomorrow they will
bring the campaign to a close with n
rally at Forestville
The Washington times., 1915-10-29
ANACOSTIA.

]. A. Marceron. secretary OF the Con-
gress Heights Catholic Church commit
tee. has announced that Cardinal Glib
bons will appoint a pastor for the parish
of Congress Heights at the next ordi-
nation. in June. Land has been secured
for the church. and on December I and
2 supper will be given to swell the
building fund.
The Washington times., 1915-10-29

Funeral services for Frank West
Hereford. who died Wednesday in
Washington, were held yesterday from
Trinity Episcopal Church. at Upper
Marlboro.
The Washington times., 1915-10-29

The Farmers Institute and school ex.
hibit Of the Surratsville Agricultural
High School took place yesterday.
The Washington times., 1915-10-29

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The Washington times., 1915-10-29

Tho Sunday school department of the
Anacostia Baptist Church has chosen
the following officers: r. l.. Padgett.
superintendent: Norval W. GreSr as
sistant: Miss Elva Field. librarian:
Walter Mathieson. secretary: Mrs. Ruth
Payne, treasurer,
The Washington times., 1915-10-29

The entertainment comunittee OF the
Randle Highlands Citizens Associa-
ton. composed of G. II. Blakeslee, G.
V. Blakney. and T. J. Jones. Is arrang-
ing for a social gathering.
The Washington times., 1915-10-29

The Baraca and Philathea classes of
the Riverdale Presbyterian Sunday
School will hold a masquerade social
Mrs ID, W. Worley. ~
The Washington times., 1915-10-29
High School Girls
Dress Is Defended

SACRAMENTO, Cal, Oct 29.-"Therc
is altogether too much agitation about
the dress OF high school girls" de-
The Washington times., 1915-10-29

A large delegation of the Daughters
of the King. Of Emmanuel Church. went
to All Souls parish last nisht to at
tend the assembly meeting.
The Washington times., 1915-10-29
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The difference IN the appearance OF
the skin. after few days use OF
Stuart's Calcium WATERS. Is startling.
They are without doubt the greatest
skin beautifers In existence, and the
most effective eradicators of blood i'm
The Washington times., 1915-10-29

Salem Lodge No. p. l. o. o. F.. met
last night in Masonic Hall. Robert w.
Thompson, noble grand. presided.
The Washington times., 1915-10-29
How to Heal
Skin-Diseases

A Baltimore doctor suggests this
simple. but reliable and inexpensive.
home treatment for people suffering
with pcZnma ring
The Washington times., 1915-10-29

Riverdale Mothers Club. Miss Sussie
Mulligan, Miss Ruby Pearce and Miss
Gladys Shipley won prizes.
The Washington times., 1915-10-29

Licenses to marry have been issued
here to Maurice u. Shoemaker and Miss
Sarah Frances Hamilton. both OF Cabin
John. and to Barnard l.. Robertson.
Of sallston. and Miss Annie l.. bod
son. Of Arlington
The Washington times., 1915-10-29

The Highland football team will play
the Empire Athletic Club eleven at !
o'clock Sunday
The Washington times., 1915-10-29

william GS westermeycr and Miss
Lillian M. Hiiiyard. both OF Washing
ton, were married at Forest Glen by
the Rev. Frank Bischof, OF Brightwood
The Washington times., 1915-10-29
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The Washington times., 1915-10-29
ROCKVILLE,

The contract for the erection OF st.
Mary's Catholic parsonage here has
been awarded to Frank II. Karn. the
price being IS, 7S7. The excavation
work has BEGUN.
The Washington times., 1915-10-29

A. meeting of the board Of gov
ernors of the Alexandria German Club
last night. the following dates for the
germans were tentatively set: Novem-
her "a. December %. and December II.
The Washington times., 1915-10-29

Er,naral services for Mrs. Banner T.
Young. who died Yesterday. will te held
SUNDAY at o'clock from St. Mary's
Catholic Church