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The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1916-06-09
Making Preliminary Survey
of New Highway to Espanola

TERRA Amarina y. VI june 81
corps of engineers from the state en-
stnccf office nov is making the pre-
hminary survey for "a new road from
this point tu t.spnnula, Taos Count>
.Thi. viii AFFORD "A new outlet To- this
region which ~ expected 70 be ycr'
beneficial.
The cost Of IA. road VII pc heavy.
II Will hc me, largely from me
county proportion ~ the state bond
issue.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1916-06-09
Public Invited TO Exhibit
Of Indian Day School Work

The publ, Is invited g. attend IN
exhibit SATURDAY afternoon from . so
10 ~ O'Clock, at the Fourth ward
school. ~ articles made Dos pupils II
the Pueblo Indian dny schools from
Taos la MC' drty's The purpos, II
IA" exhibit n 10 decide upon articles
10 bc sent To- the national Indian "Nhi-
hiiiun 10 be held at Washington
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1916-06-09
Nat Reiss III in Chicago;
Recovery Is Not Expected

Word wa received to-day by br l..
H. 'hamhcrlaiu recorder ~ ~" Mys-
tie shrine temple. that Sat l;eiss 81
chicago. a member Of the local .hrin',
N III and expected 90 die it"isS hss
man friends here
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1916-06-09
Americans Must Deposit
United States Securities
Or Pay an Increased Tax

London, June . On 90 a nt-
Americans dumicilod here Who are
subject q" IA" Income 'aN must sell
10 "r deposit WITH IN. British govern
mcut their American securities under
penalty ct an extra two shillings tax.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1916-06-09

The demurrer TO sarah 4 Trimble's
bill In connection with her suit ssains.
the estate III her husband was sus-
tanned by the district court today In
an appeal from the probate court rul-
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1916-06-09

m" family COT rishup rrri,.... 3D.
H"Vdru head uf the Episcopal I.s.
,oSo lon TIM week for th, ,t.'
spend tu, summer
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1916-08-27
KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS
GIVE SMOKER AT Mc0ILL

The smoker given BY the Knights
OF McGill last night was . great sue
cess. The talented dramatic team
of Cyprus lodge which Is to appear
before the coming grand lodge Of
knights OF Pythias at Reno In Sep
tember, exemplified the lesson OF
Friendship. which was the feature OF
the evening.
Excellent music for the occasion
was furnished by the Hamilton or
chestra. and much was added to the
varied program in the way OF solos,
monologues and recitations in which
such we'll known local talent as Cole
man, Walsh, Cline, Raymer, Baker,
McDonough, appeared at their best.
The boxing bouts Of Kline and
Mccarthy, Mcfarland and Curley
Rhue and Wright and Messick were
thoroughly enjoyed and made a hit
with the boys at McGill.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1916-08-27
CLAIMS THAT
LIEN Is FRAUDULENT

Alleging that the Han and claim
of plaintiff Is fraudulent. defendants
In the case OF william Laird of Eu-
reka against the Newark Mining and
Milling company and the Liberty
Trust company. filed an answer In the
clerks office last Friday.
The defendants deny that Laird
was ever employed to work for them.
and claim that no contract was enter
ed into for the performance OF labor
In the property. It y their conteu-
ton that Laird deliberately and Will
fully magnified and enlarged the sum
Of money. II any il due to plaintiff.
on account Of work done ON the
holdings Of the Newark company.
The Liberty Trust company also
contends that It holds $4,000 mort
gage against the assets Of the Newark
company. that It 10 an unreleased
lien against the property, and II su-
perior and prior to pretended claim
of defendant Laird.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1916-08-27
ALL SIGNS POINT TO
4 Bis CELEBRATION

The biggest demonstration that
has over been given by organized Ia
Dor In this county will be that given
on September 4. The different COM
mittees in charge OF the celebration
have received assurances that all
labor organizations will fall In line
and display their strength tothslarge
throngs that will be represented here
on the day set aside for the men who
toll.
At a meeting OF the different or
ganizations last Friday night assur-
ances were given by the finance
committee that sufficient funds have
been collected to meet all the obli-
cations that will accrue onthatfestive
occasion. The committee has report
cd that funds In excess of $1,000 have
been collected.
The drilling contest. which Ia al
ways the biggest feature at q Labor
Day celebration in mining communi-
ties. has been arranged for. and a
large number OF teams have entered
for the handsome pizes that have
been offered to the victors.
A feature among sporting events
will be a tug OF war between teams at
Ruth and McGill. The McGill team
Ia being selected by c. e. Mitchell OF
McCili and will be composed entirely
of Americans.
The two local bands Will be Kept
busy throughout the day. A twelve
piece orchestra has been engaged to
furnish music at the public park
The committee on sports is com
posed of c. e. Mitchell Of McGill, Ed
ward Wright Of Ruth. o. M. Wallace.
F. C. Rowan and Chris Mogensen OF
Ely
Special trains will be run between
Ely. McGill and the mines until the
period Of festivity Ii over.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1916-08-27

An attempt to clear up the mystery
as to whether George Bruce and
Charles Frederick Graham are the
legal heirs of the late C. II. Graham.
who died In Ely eleven years ago,
leaving an estate In excess of $4,000.
was started In the district court yes
terday. when George Bruce Graham
was sworn as a witness, and related
the circumstances under which he
intends to lay claim TO half of his
fathers estate. Mr.. Graham arrived
Friday afternoon from Albany. New
York.
Charles Graham followed the min
ing game throughout the western
country. He disappeared from the
family home in Kansas more than
twenty-five years ago. There were
no letters. He seemed to vanish
from the face OF the earth, as far as
his wife and children were concerned.
Il. T. Patrick. deputy attorney
general, arrived from Carson City
Friday night to participate In the
hearing. He was successful In obtain
ing a postponement Of ninety days In
order to investigate certain matters
In connection with the Graham es'
tate.
Attorney Chandler, representing
the Graham heirs excepted to the
ruling of the court giving the states
representative further time. Patricl
denied that Graham was capable o.
inheriting the estate. and that tn'
states interests should oe protected
Az Charles F. Graham. ono OF tnA
claimants TO the Graham estate. wa
anxious to return to his home AZ Al
bany. New York. his testimony wa
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1916-08-27

The executives are understood to
be studying the form of a communi-
cation to the president"
Some OF the more optimistic still
had hopes of a final decision being
reached at an early date. The opin-
ion that the eight-hour basic day
will not be conceded apparently was
growing as the conferences proceed
ed.
Employees and managers devoted
practically no time to consideration
of freight rate increases or settle
ment of future strikes, but centered
on the length OF the working day and
pay.
The brotherhood leaders declared
they we're standing on President Will
sons plan and had not changed their
attitude a particle.
CONTINUED uu page nve.)
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1916-08-27
RII4L OF EXCEPTIONS NOT
FILED AS LAW REQUIRES

As the motion for a new trial and
proposed bill of exceptions we're not
fled In the clerks office In accord
ance with statutory requirements,
the petition OF A. G.. Breelon, the
Reno representative OF the Austrian
and Hungarian consul. for the re-
moval OF A. B. Witcher as admins
traitor OF the estate of Tom odalovich
was denied by Judge McFadden yes
terday afternoon.
The decision Of the court was
handed down on May IL. Breelon
fled his bill of exceptions on June
As II was not fi;ed or served
within twenty days after the ruling
OF the court had been made. his re-
quest was denied.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1916-08-27
THREE BROTHERS
GO ON RAMPAGE
STOKES FAMILY INVOLVED N
COLORED QUARTER AT Me0IIzL
OVER OWNERSHIP OF REvOI<
VIcR AND MONEY.

There was . sound Of revelry IN
Coon town at McGill last ThursdAy
night. Three brothers broke looes
viciously. General and Jesse Stokes
went strong on the human dynamo
stuff. The object OF their attentions
was their brother. John. The casus
belli hinged on the ownership Of .
revolver and some unsettled financial
obligations.
The gentlemen of color brought
all sorts of noise into their quarter.
John Stokes took second money In
the unequal engagement. He recsiv-
ed q wicked swipe behind the left
ear, the weapon being welded by Mr..
General Stokes. John dropped h
his tracks. Mrs. John Stokes inject
ed her personality into the mixup.
She claimed that Jesse struck her
with wicked looking club. Mrs.
Stokes semed to be disturbed by thu
events of the day and as favorable
outcome did not look any too pro-
pitions. she summoned the minions Of
the law. They appeared on the scene
and placed the three negroes under
arrest.
The defendants were arraigned IN
the Justice court Friday morning.
They related all the circumstances Of
the family quarrel. A fine of $1o
and ten days in jail was meted out to
the accused by Judge Edwards, but
was remitted during good behavior.
with the distinct understanding that
the three brothers would dispose Of
their monetary affairs in q manner
satisfactory to all concerned.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1916-08-27

The railway strike negotiations re-
solved themselves outwardly at least
into a more or less confused state.
Expressions of optimism from both
sides were not SO free as they we're
and feeling heretofore general among
the managers that the plan to include
the elght-hour day would be found
was not so evident. Some OF the
railway executives reverted to the
prediction that It never would be con-
ceded.
President Wilson kept his cabinet
waiting while he conferred with the
four brotherhood heads.
The railroad executives conferred
among themselves during the day and
1t was thought possible they might
later 90 to the White House. For
the executives. this statement was Is
sued
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1916-08-27

Sam Bernstein of the Leader
Clothing company, fractured two ribs
in an apartment house in Salt Lake
City. BY mistake, he opened a door
opening upon a flight Of stairs. with
the result that he fell to the bottom
of the stairway, and then some. He
says 1t was a terrible tumble, and
that he considers himself fortunate
In receiving no worse injuries Mr..
and Mrs. Bernstein returned home
Friday afternoon from the Utah cap
ital, making the trip by automobile.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1916-08-27
Two Youths Claim Estate Left
By a Father They Never Saw
Charles F. Graham of Albany New York Gives Testimony
District Court That He and His Brother, George Should
Be Entitled to $4,000 Estate Left By Charles Graham

taken in the district court yesterday.
Il went to Chicago to the best Of
my knowledge at the age of three
years." said Mr.. Graham on the wit
ness stand. Il don't remember my
father. We lived for a year in Chi
cago. Then l moved to East Orange
New Jersey. and stayed with an aunt,
Mrs. R. l.. Post. Mother remained
in Chicago. Troy, New York, was
my next stopping place. Then l set
tied In Albany. where l have lived
for the last 81 years. am superin-
tendent of the Prudential Insurance
company there.
During all this period ! never
heard mother talk about father. She
died In Chicago in 1909. / think that
my parents were married In Hays
City. Kansas. either In 1882 or 1888.
/ believe all the children were born
there. have no recollection of
their separation. l have an older
brother, George Bruce Graham. 80
years old. Another brother. Herbert
Leo Graham. died when he was eight
years old.
II believe any one can get copies oi
fathers marriage certificate and the
birth certificates OF the three chill
dren. My parents never had any
trouble think the reason that
caused rather to leave home was hii
inability to meet q small fnancia
obligation that he had obtained from
his father-in-law. My brother wen
to the Black Hills n search Of fathe1
but failed to get a trace Of him. NJ,
mother married a man by the name
of johnson the second time. be
! lieve thsy followed farming In Illi
pois-
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1916-08-27
MAYOR PARKER IL
ATTACKED BY VICIOUS BULL

A. L. Parker, mayor Of Ely for
four years. had miraculous escape
from being gored to death by a VI
cious jersey bull on his ranch prop
Grey In Central Ely. The former
chief executive was fortunate in be-
ing able to obtain q firm hold on Q
ring In the infuriated animals .noss
and In this manner was able to retard
the rushes of the bull. He sustained
two broken ribs and was baaay
bruised about the body.
Mr.. Parker had always regarded
the bull a. . family pet, and never
anticipated an attack from that
source. He was knocked to the
ground before he had any idea ol
the predicament he was In. The an
imal then proceeded to butt him With
his nose. and roll him In the soft
earth. Mr.. Parker attempted to re-
strain the bull with . piece Of wood
but was unsuccessful.
Realizing the danger her husband
was In. Mrs. Parker gave the alarm
but as there were no persons living In
the immediate locality. the uneven
stuggle continued for almost half a
hour before . rescuing party arrived
on the scene.
The bull attacked Abe Bhallenber-
ger about Eve months ago and the
aged man 10 still suffering from the
effects Of the injuries he received.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1916-08-27

A petition for letters of odminis-
tration OF the estate of John Odgers
was filed In the clerks Office last
Friday. The assets include tract of
land, of the supposed valuation of
$4,000. The deceased died November
2S, 1885. The heirs are Thomas v.
Odgers, of Butte Valley. Mrs. 8. L.
Cameron of Santa Monica. California,
Mrs. Carrie Reinhart OF Newport,
Maryland, Mrs. Ella Olsen of Taft,
Nevada, Mrs. Levina Goyne. Mrs.
Mary Odgers and Miss Lille Odgers
of Mahoney, Pa.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1916-08-27
FORMER ELY BOY
MEETS SAD FATE
John PUTNAM, HONOR STUDENT
IN ELY SCHOOLS, DROWNED IN
CALIFORNIA WHILE SWIM
MING IN THE SURF.

John Putnam, q former resident of
Ely. who won nrst prise for scholar
ship among pupils taking eighth
Grade work in the second supervis-
orial district embracing White Pine.
Eueka and Lander conuties. was
drowned ut La Jola. California. last
Tuesday afternoon.
From advices received hero Mr..
Putnam was taking . swim In the
surf. He was . long distance from
any of the other bathers. He had
the reputation Of being an excellent
swimmer and II In the belief OF In
simate friends that heart failure pro-
duced death.
The body was recovered without
delay, but life had departed. The fu-
neral OF the youth was held at Hol-
lywood, near Los Angeles. the pres
ent home OF the Putnam family.
The deceased displayed remark
able aptitude for music at an early
age. He returned only recently from
Germany, where he studied under
masters of the piano and organ who
had become eminent In their chosen
lines.
Attorney Graham F. Putnam, faith
mr. af the daeaaaad waa we'll known
In Ely. where he practiced law fol
hve years. He had formerly lived In
Salt Lake City. The family moved te
Los Angeles six years ago
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1916-08-27
Misfortune Still Pursues

Aside from the difficulties that
have seriously interfered with their
transportation operations. 8. Paul
Ward, president of the Glendale
Mining. Milling and Power company.
who was a visitor in Ely during the
week. says that future prospects are
encouraging. Mr.. Ward concluded
negotiations last winter for the pur-
chase OF the Stuart mill at Egan can
yon. and the transportation OF the
heavy machinery has been attended
by numerous accidents OF an un-
ayoidable nature, Mr.. Ward was ac-
eompanied on the trip by r. A. NH
lick.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1916-08-27
NOTICE

Open season on deer and antelope
In White Pine county for the year
1915, is from October LIST until Oc-
tober 3oth. inclusive.
This law was enacted by petition OF
the citizens of White Pine county and
approved by tho Board Of County
Commissioner, 1915.
e. L. FLETCHER.
S-e7-4t Game Warden.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1916-08-27
Fire Destroys Barn

Fire Destroys Harm
The barn belonging To the Adams-
McGill company on Canyon streot
was completely destroyed by Are last
Thursday night Twelve horses
which were In the building when
the hre broke out wore removed to q
point Of safety. Hay. Grain, saddles,
harness and other equipment were
completely destroyed.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1916-08-27

Paul 8. Moorman, formerly clerk
at the Northern hotel, arrived last
Thursday from Hamilton. where he
has been associated with P. J. Gala
CHE In a lease on the lead belt In
that once famous camp. He is quite
optimistic over the future prospects
IN that locality for those whose In
cllnations are directed toward min
ing enterprises.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1916-08-27

DuddlesOn Seeks Recreation
Waldo Duddleson arrived during
the week from Ann Arbor, Michigan.
where he is attending the University
OF Michigan. and Ia spending the VA
cation period with his father. eu-
perintendent T. j. Duddleson OF the
Nevada Northern.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1916-08-27

Walter r. Brown. a civil engineer
for the Nevada Consolidated at Ruth.
and Miss Lucy Raymond Mitchell
were married hast week In Oakland +,
California. at the homo of the bride's .
mother. Mrs. Carrie Louise Mitchell.
The honeymoon will be spent At Lake
Tahoe and In Southern California.
The bride ID niece Of Mrs. c. w.
Backe OF East Ely.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1916-08-27
On Pleasure Bent

On Pleasure Bent
C. B. Lakenan, L. g. Cannon. W.
N. McGill and A. b. Witcher left
last Thursday in the private car
Ely" with Island Park, Idaho, ~
their ultimate destination They win
spend several weeks there a. tho
guests of 8. w. Eccles, president Of
the Nevada Consolidated Copper
company.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1916-08-27

Brief Surcease from Toll
Mr.. and Mrs. Orval r. Baird adm
young son returned last Sunday from
Spring valley, where they spent sew
eral days as the guests OF Mr.. and
Mrs. John Yelland.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1916-08-27
Were Guests of Ely Friends

Were Guests of Ely Friends
Mrs. William M. Reed and daugh-
ter, Clara, of Capitola, California.
left last Wednesday for Hamilton af-
ter spending several days in Ely as
the guests of Mr.. and Mrs. w. B.
Graham. They Joined Mr.. Read,
who has extensive mining interests
In the old silver camp.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1916-08-27

Back to School Work
Francis Riordan of Sunnyside left
last Wednesday morning for Cali
fornia, where he will resume his
studies at Santa Clara coliegs. He
was accompanied on the trip by his
sister, Ethel, who will return to
Notre Dame college at San Jose.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1916-08-27
yisited With Relatives

Frank Henry who Is connected with
the Murphy ranch near Cherry Greek.
returned home yesterday morning A.
ter spending several days visiting
with his mother and other reladvo.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1916-08-27

Accepts Position at McGih
Miss Myrtle Bayliss. formerly a
teacher at the county high school.
has accepted . position In the general
offices OF the Nevada Consolidated.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1916-08-27

Con rol Mines Of Merit
Mr.. and Mrs. Francis Cutting oil
San Francisco arrived last week from
Hamilton. where they spent several
days looking after their mining in
terests.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1916-08-27
Newcomb Visiting Old Scenes

George Newcomb, who was en-
gagged in the grocery and produce
business in Ely during the boom days
arrived Friday afternoon from Elko.
Since leaving Ely several years ago
he has resided in southern Califor-
MIA and other places In Arizona and
Idaho.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1916-08-27
Back from tho Coast

Back from tho Coast
Mrs. Thomas Reese. accompanied
by her daughters, Lalla and NancJ.
returned last Thursday from San
Francisco. where she has been visit
ing for the last SIX months.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1916-08-27
Only Unqualified Concession to
Eight-Hour Day Can Avert
Strike, Say the Employees
IT Deadlock Continues President Wilson May address
Congress This Week As to Railroad Situation
Again Eminent IN Negotiations Betueen Leaders OF
Contending Factions
Especial TO the White Pine News)

Especial 10 the White Pine
Washington. Aug 2s-The threatened
near today that President Wilson
communicated the administration leaders
executives that Congress
revenues II they the
No
but the deadlock continues
do week
The only announcement Of the Presidents
President himself who
mere on certain matters Of legislation That all
While tho President the
practically finished the
plan for averng q
They hold the
The employees chatting the delay the continued
the railroad
themselves
day operation the railroads
ke.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1916-08-27
New Precinct Created

New Precinct Created
The U. s. Tungsten precinct was
established last Monday by the coun-
'y commissioners. The voting place
Will be at the Ramsay ranch. u. G.
ramsay was designated as registry
agent. Upon the request OF IA vot-
ers precinct was reestablished at
Iippett. Joy, In the northwestern
part Of the county. was also allowed
voting precinct.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1916-08-27

Interested In Mining
j. w. Hockett arrived last Sun
day afternoon from Las Vegas. where
he has been devoting his energies to
the development of his mineral hold
ings in that locality.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1916-08-27

Left for Mothers Bedside
Mrs. John Tlford left Thursday
morning for Leamington. Utah.
whore she was summoned BY he IN
meas OF her mother. Mrs. g. Ovogsou.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1916-08-27
To Attend University

To Attend University
Miss Glen Taylor and Miss Susie
wings left yesterday morning for
Reno, where they win martriculate
ut the University of Nevada.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1916-08-27

New Agent In East Ely
C. o. Bateman has been appointed
express and station agent at East
Ely. succeeding A. P. Cantwell. who
leaves for Chicago to take position
in the general Offices Of the Illinois
Central
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1916-08-27

Myers Have Daughter
A daughter was born SundAy
morning TO Mr.. and MN. Myers Of
East Ely.