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White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1916-05-07
Frank Romas Shoots There's Alexopulos

caused by some instrument. IL Is said
in the hand of Bratsos. He went to
his cabin and after washing OF a
great quantity of blood he procured
a 30-30 rifle and concealed himself
in the cellar under the cabin to await
the arrival, 1t is believed. or Bratsos.
When the man mentioned appeared
he opened fire, severely wounding the
man whom 1t is thought he was after
and killing another.
When the officers arrived, Romas
was not to be fonud, and it was
naturally quite easy to conceal him
self in the dark. or get even a short
distance from the scene of the fatal
shooting. He is we'll known to the
officers both in Ely and at McGill
and his arrest will no doubt follow
within the next few hours
AS the News goes to press he is
either in concealment or endeavoring
to make his escape across the wide
valley. Every preeaution has been
taken to prevent his ultimate escape,
however, and he will no doubt soon
be facing charge of murder in this
county
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1916-05-07

Frank Romas shot and killed The
ros Alexopulos in the Greek quarters
at McGill about nine o'clock on FRI
day night. George Bratsos was shot
in the leg and the wound inflicted
was so serious that amputation was
declared to be necessary A third
man. George Margias. received a
wound above the thigh, but while 1t
was first said to be the result of the
reckless aim OF Romas. it is now
thought by the authorities that Mar
gias was wounded in some other way.
Word was sent to the sheriff's Of
flee Immediately after the shooting,
and Sheriff Grain and District Attor-
ney Jurich, with Coroner Edwards
and others. Immediately left for the
scene of the trouble. DR.. Alexander
was also called and after an examin-
alton of Bratsos. ordered that he be
brought to the Smith hospital in Ely.
According to the story as told,
both Romas and Bratsos had consid-
cradle trouble during the day and en-
gagged In one or more battles, from
which they we're separated by friends
Romas received a cash In the head
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1916-05-07

Antoni Bergeri, who has been en-
pioyed by the Nevada Consolidated
Copper company for the past eight
years. both al the mines and at the
power plant at McGilI, passed to his
final reward on Tuesday, May 2. He
vas q nsbiwe of Italy. aged fifty-one
years. Death occurred at the Steptce
hospital, where deceased has been a
patient for several weeks suffering
from varicose veins. Antoni Bergeri
was a man well beloved and highly
respected by all who came in contact
with him. realizing his splendid char
acter and disposition. The funeral
occurred on Thursday at noon from
the wilson Bates undertaking par
iors. the pallbearers being David Nc
Lean, Max Herman. Zeno Barnes, d.
p Curto, John Engelke and Merritt
Charley. and was attended by many
old time friends.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1916-05-07
SERIOUS AUTOMOBILE
MIsHAP AT EAST ELY

A serious automobile accident oc-
CURED about two and half miles
east of East Ely last Monday night.
from which Mrs. j. l.. Williams OF
St. Joseph. Mo-, suffered two broken
ribs and severe bruises, while Mr.
williams escaped with only slight
bruises Mr.. and Mrs. Williams, who
are about sixty years of age, were
touring from Long Beach, California,
to Montana, from where they will
continue to their home in st. Joseph
Shortly after leaving East Ely
they we're observed by Mr. and Mrs.
G. S. Chandler. who we're motoring
to MeGnl. When the Chandler car
reached the scene of the accident
Mrs. Williams was pinned under the
car, which had been turned COM
pletely over after the hind tire had
broken and the car skided into the
gutter. With the aid of Mr.. and Mrs.
Chandler. Mrs. Williams was taken
from under the car and Immediately
thereafter taken to the Steptoe hos
pital In the car of John d. Ray, who
drove up Just following the Chandler
car. At the hospital DR.. Eearly dis
covered that while Mrs. Williams was
painfully injured she was not In a
dangerous condition.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1916-05-07
OLD TIMER RETURNS.

Fred Rogers. one of the old timers
returned TO the district during the
week after an absence of about five
years. Fred Is one of the live boost
ers and will be well remembered for
his active participation in affairs in
general for the welfare of the COM
munity during his former residence
here He says White Pine county
tungsten boom is the only thing
that can be heard on the outside
Mr. Rogers has been in Butte and
saws that while conditions are good
there, they are not to be compared to
White Pine county. He expresses
himself as being amazed at the inn
provements made since his departure
five years ago.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1916-05-07

Authority of Solicitor Questioned
Mrs. Jennie Nichols arrived in Ely
during the week. Mrs. Nichlos has
been in Ely before. soliciting aid for
the Rest Cottage in California. Pro-
baton Officer Reedy took the matter
up with the authorities in Oakland
and received a reply to the effect
that Mrs. Nichols had been refused
endorsement by the Charities En-
dorsameHt Committee apd had stat-
ed that she was no longer In the
work. This was in Jupe of last year.
Mr.. Resdy inHaaistely took the mat
ter up with the sheriff's Office upon
learning that Mrs. Nichols had re-
turned to the district. SO far as the
News is able to learn, she in not now
in Ely, but may be elsewhere In the
district. Probation Officer Reedy
will cheerfully furnish any informa-
tion in his possession regarding the
right of Mrs. Nichols to solicit such
contributions as she seeks.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1916-05-07

raises abruptly from the gulch. and
the tunnel can be driven entirely on
the vein.
Earl r. Pembroke of Salt Lake
City. and other officers of the Nevada
Scheelite company, have this week
been visiting the property. at which
several hundred sacks of high grade
ore have already been produced.
Work ID now being confined to the
Scheelite Chief and oriole veins. but
will soon be extended to the Everett
vein. which. is considered among the
best on the property. While no def
mite announcement has been made
regarding plans for milling plant.
conditions justify the building Of a
mill at an early date.
Numerous prospectors are at work
along the range and developing their
holdings as energetically as circum-
stances Will permit. and many of
these will ndoubtedly disclose some
big showings. as has been done by
other prospectors who were earlier
In the field
There is no cessation of interest
in the tungsten belt. In fact, 1t is
becoming stronger every day and
travel by automobiles, freight seams
and other conveyanees is brisk In
decd The period of big production
is just beginning. and it will be
greatly augmented by the completion
of mills now under construction and
other large operations that will rap
idly come forth from properties that
are now In the prospective stage.
This likewise includes the activi-
ties that should soon be in evidence
on the part of leasers who are going
to get busy while the price of tungs-
ten ores continues up in the high
places. The tungsten belt is just be-
ginning to make real history.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1916-05-07
Heavy Fine in Justices Court

Bill Coils was brought before JUS
tice Edwards on Tuesday, charged
with having helped himself to paint
belonging to others sufficient to paint
house constructed out of lumber
which the authorities are unable to
learn Coils ever purchased. The ac-
cused entered plea of guilty and
was fined $75 by the justice. He
WAS lodged In Jail. but friends soon
appeared with the necessary cash to
obtain his release.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1916-05-07
BIDS FOR CONCRETE ROAD.

Gael S. Hoag. Lincoln Highway
Consul for the state of Nevada, has
received instructions to receive bids
for building the strip of concrete road
tie Mountain. This will be the first
section of concrete road built in the
state and is proposition calling
thousand dollars. This section OF
highway, which is about l5 miles
north of Callao. will be 22 feet wide.
three feet high and Is miles long.
with nine foot strip of concrete
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1916-05-07
King Tungsten Keeps White
Pine County in the Spot Light
Influx of Investors Is Adding Materially Eys Population
Hotels Filled and Vacant Houses at a Premium
fBY FRED. L. MINER)

w yHITE COUNTY Ely spotlight
w degree than before and each
passing the the upward
Graded discoveries silver and gold
the early sos in which Hamilton oseeoa Cherry Creek Aurum etc.
while this section still Lander with
the White Pine organization the
legislature in 1869 when Hamilton made the county seat later
that furnished of the
n
the deposits
increased Importance and known ore resources resulting the @
indus
building communities with Ely
the metropolis and except for e" dark months following the out
break ostt Europe the record has been of intense
perty and advancement
Tungsten" which the
enthusiastic prospectors
pont mining yielding
dollars within the
will in reviving
well the discovery of
of impressed
world of 1t vivid existing
reality
Like charge energy
compelling far and wide and mark
ing White Pine county as the opportunity today
nd inves
the s appreciate
these conditions is locally proven by the mining
dgrowing influx Of
population that has reached such
that there vacant house in Ety. and all hotels and places
accommodation filed to veraowing
this reflected by the editorial the Daily Mining
prediction
Ely greatest Nevada.
the wonderful mineral with which
S surrounded
should be remembered that White Pine
ranching
those
Although tungsten
with development the rich
predicted will
world still
industry production and sustaining influence
estimated the conservatives number of
would
5o2252Ss averaging 1852 AT the
II additional life
orebodies then estimated
than
the limit of the bearing territory.
for at a
prices a prophet
still swaddn Clothes and that
Prepare 10 s
creating make the
White Pine that the
o observers Of thu nnns ihdsaAry
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1916-05-07
Judge McFddden
addresses Ely
Club U1Omen

Following the regular business
routine at the meeting of the wo-
mans Club held In the County high
school yesterday afternoon, officers
for the ensuing year were elected as
follows:
Mrs. ]. F. Miles. president; Mrs
Anthony Zurich, vice president; Mrs.
N. w. Fay, secretary, and Mrs. Jas.
s. Bennett. treasurer. The Offices Of
president and vice president were
the only ones for which a contest was
waged. the secretary and the treas
urer being elected by acclamation
The committee in charge of ar
rangements for the banquet reported
that a sufficient number had signi-
fed their intention of attending to
warrant guarantee as to plates as
made by the club The banquet will
be held at the Steptoe hotel in East
Ely on May 10th. and will be one of
the great events in the history of the
club.
District Judge c. J. McFadden was
the speaker at the meeting yesterday
and chose the subject of Citizenship.
He explained in a most able manner
the meaning, the duties and the priv
ileges of citizen, as we'll as what
constitutes the same, going into the
matter as laid down by the English
the Roman and the American laws,
and outlining how citizenship could
be gained or lost. After touching
upon the privileges of the ballot ~
granted to the women In this state.
Judge McFadden said: "It is to be
hoped that the wide and benefcient
influence that women have exercised
in religious and social service of the
world will soon be felt in the politi-
cal world. 1t is your duty now as
citizens to exercise the right of your
vote and the influence of your per-
sonality in county and state affairs
Use it honestly, effectively and con-
scientiously. so that ere the years
roll by it can be said that you have
aided the government to become
stronger and that in becoming
stronger it has aided the weaker ones
of the world to feel the touch of your
influence and to point with pride to
the fact that that great influence is
here one of truth and of fact
The judges remarks were followed
with keen interest by the members OF
the club, and this was further evi-
denced by the fact that when Mrs
Lightfoot as president. announced
that any questions the members
might desire to ask would be gladly
answered by the jurist. many took
advantage of the opportunity and
were enlightened on fine technical
points.
A vote of thanks was extended the
judge for addressing the club. fol-
lowing which the members extended
a rising vote of thanks to Mrs. A. B.
Lightfoot for the able service she has
rendered during the past year as
president. an dlikewise to Mrs. C. NJ.
Moon, the retiring secretary.
Those members of the club who
have not already reserved plates for
the banquet can do so by applying
to Mrs James s. Bennett
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1916-05-07
TABER COMING
TO TRY CASE HERE

District Judge E. j. l.. Taber will
be in Ely on the 18th to try the csse
of Max Herman VS.. 3. W. Hulse. and
in which the local jurist is disquah-
fed. The matter has been postponed
on several occasions owing to the
fact that circumstances arose to pre-
vent an outside judge from coming
in according to arrangements. The
trial will be before jury.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1916-05-07
CONTEST
Is LARGELY ATTENDED

At the defamation contest held in
the White Pine County high school
on Thursday evening. Miss Margaret
Dantler and Harold Jackson were
selected to represent the local insti-
tuition of learning at the state in
terscholastic oratorical contest which
will be held at the University in
Reno on Saturday next.
The declamations we're all of such
high order and so we'll rendered that
the judges had difficulty in reaching
q decision. 1t is safe to say, how
ever, that Miss Dantzler and Mr.
Jackson will do credit to the White
Zine county high school in the state
contest. The large assembly room
was taxed to its capacity and each
contestant received a generous share
of weel merited applause. AS a
a whole. it is safe to say that no bet
ter showing could be made in any
school and each of the contestants
reflected great credit on our excel
lent school as we'll as those who have
1t in charge.
The judges were Mrs. n. w. Fay,
Mr.. N. Fl. Chaplin and Mr.. B. L..
Quayle. Considerable time was con-
sumed before the judges could agree
upon the two selections they were
called upon to make, and during this
time an informal entertainment was
greatly enjoyed, at which piano
solo was beautifully rendered by Miss
Mabel Wheeler; a recitation by Cecil
Carson; recfsattons by httte Georgia
Lightfoot. wlfieh brought forth a
storm of applause. and the amusing
college SONGS by Mr.. James G. HILL.
were also well received. Mr. Mof-
gan rendered a vocal solo. and the
entertainmnt was brought to close
by the singing of America in chorus.
Much was added to the regular
program by the excellently rendered
violin solos by Harold Goumond and
Miss Edna Mayer, accompanied by
Mrs. G. s. Hoag. The program as
arranged was as follows:
Piano Solo :. Miss Mabel Wheeler
Defamation. Against War With
Mexico =. -. Thomas Corwin
Cecil Carson
defamation, Vision of Sir Laun-
faF =. =. -. - Lowell
Lillis Wins
Defamation. THE Lost Word
-. =. - -. .... Van Dyke
Glenn Taylor
Violin Solo Harold Goumond
Defamation. Selection From Quo
Vadis" =. =. -. Sienkiewicz
Defamation. Higher Culture in
Dixie. -. ..... Dorothy Dix
Margaret Dantzler
Defamation, "Humanity's Cause
Triumphant" . John Thurston
Harold Jackson
Violin Solo Edna Mayer
Defamation. "Catiline's Defiance"
Ora Dever
Defamation, THE Church at Ke-
hoes Bar =. -. =. -. -.
Bessie Acocks
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1916-05-07

Card Party for Sacred Heart Church
The ladies of Sacred Heart church
will give card party in st. Lawrence
hall tomorrow night at which very
large attendance is expected. The
proceeds will go for the benefit of
the church.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1916-05-07

Leaves for Coast Trip
Mrs. George Mezger, who has been
In poor health for the past few
months. left during the week for a
trip to Los Angeles. being accompa-
MED by her daughters.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-04-08

stand) in and around the present site
of the Mills building?
Cd Was all this ground filled in
not long ago? In other words, did the
waters of some inland lake, or possibly
some outlet of the river, run through
this valley?
% What is the height Of Mount
CO. What kind Of stone was used in
the lobby and court Of Hotel Paso del
Norte2
90 Where does Ell Paso get its name
and what does it mean? How old?
go viii you please explain the 1ull
meaning Of the word monolith,' as
used relative to the construction OF the
Mills building? Why was the concrete
used in this structure poured" any
differently than for many buildings
tconcrete) several stories higher | am
stranger within your gates ana am
one who takes an interest in all such
details so l will thank you kindly IQr
any and all information relative 10
your interesting city, that may be OF IN
Mrs. Alexander.
!. The Franklin mountains come
down to Ell Paso from the north ana lhe
Juarez mountains lie west Of the CITY
in Mexico.
2. The Rio Grande comes down to III
PasO flowing from northwest to south
east, then turns east along the southeth
part of the city, then flows OH souIh-
east.
3. The Ell Raso valley is the only
name by which this valley is known
4. None of this ground was ever ar
officially filled in" Much Of the valley
is the result of river overflows Of long
ago.
5. Mt Franklin is 1920 feet above
sea level Cthe highest peak, nine miles
north of FL PasO. and not visible from
the city. The highest peak visible from
Ell Paso is $3.50 feet above sea level
q. The lobby of the PasO del Norte IS
not finished in stone 1t s builders
combination in imitation of marble.
T. FL Paso means The Pass or
The Ford" in Spanish. Juarez was
once known as PasO del Norte C'Ihe
Pass Of the NOrth"). Ell PasO was then
known as Franklin. Shortly after the
civil war, Juarez took its present name
from the then president Of Mexico, Be
nito Juarez, who delivered Mexico from
Maximilian's rule. Franklin then took
the name of FL PasO. Juarez was found
ed by Spaniards in 1882.
8. "MOnOlithic concrete building
means, according to the architect who
built the Mills building, poured solid
The Mills building the architect says,
is the largest all concrete office build
ing in the world. There are other larger
buildings constructed partly OF con-
crete but the architect says the Mills
building is all cOncrete-floors and
walls-and the finished product is as
if it had been poured at one time-a
monOlithic structure. The Dictionary
SAYS mOnOlith means consisting OF
single stOne-a block of stone, espe-
cially OF large size."-Editor.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-04-08
LETTER TO ROOSEVELT.

Editor FL PasO Herald
Mr.. Roosevelt, please come back"
Some people say they don't want you
for president any more. but whether
they want you or not, they need you,
so come back. Teddy; please do.
II there was just one-haif the eff
cheney in official Washington as there
is in the American army wouldn't we
make history these days? And at the
finish it might be necessary to have
new map of the western hemisphere,
too.
There was enough gray matter
burned up in worrying about who
sank the Persia" to have solved three
or four national problems.
If the work Of the past three years
is sample of what the Democratic
party can do. on what grounds viii
the Democrats ask to be put in for
another four years? They at least
should offer their services at a smaller
salary than they now receive. That
would be the only practical suggestion
they could offer as an excuse for try
ing TO hold positions where ability was
essential, but not available.
Justicug
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-04-08
INQUIRY FOR A son.

1yndhurSIr n. - april 4.
Editor Ell PasO Herald;
Our son, Harry c. Rue, when last
heard from was in Eddy. New Mexico.
September 8, 1892. From the account
given at that time he was either drug
clerk or doctor. Before he left home he
said some day he would become doc
tor. We have not heard from him
since, although I have written tolmany
places since that tome. He is now, IL
living, 46 years old last January. He
may be married and have children. Any
information regarding him would be
very gratefully received by his father
and mother, who are now past three
score and ten and would be thankful to
know their son is alive and doing well.
Trusting you may give some informa-
ton and thanking you for the interest
you may take for an anxious father and
mother in their old days, I am
Very truly yours.
P. c. Rue.
23S Lake Ave.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-04-08
Justicus
THE UNIFORM

Editor FL Paso Herald:
Referring to mayor Lea's action in
reply to Capt. Rheas letter of March
30, 1 say. Hats off to Mr.. Lea" If our
soldiers and their uniforms are so very
obnoxious to some disgusting, sensitive
nerves, let such persons abscond from
the United States. Their room is pre-
ferable to their company. 1 voice the
sentiments of every true and sincere
American. Such people would be the
first to sink behind a uniformed SOL
der to avoid a stray bullet from an i'm
aginary gun.
I feel ashamed that such persons ex-
ist in this beautiful city OF FL Paso.
/ think our mayor made a mistake in
that he made the penalty not to exceed
900 He should have placed the first
offence at $1,000 and the citizens of FL
Paso should have put the person com
planned Of out of business by letting
him eat his food he deems too good for
q soldier or those who wear the uni
form.
ask, where can one go and find
nicer body of 5000 men than the men Of
fort Bliss have proved themselves for
the past five years. G. +. Winton.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-04-08
VALUE OF FARM LANDS
Is INCRE AgTNC II APInIX

Washington, D. c., April S.-Farm
land values are increasing almost by
leaps and bounds. Figures made pub
lie today by the department of agri-
culture show that values for the United
States, taken as a whole. increased
25.7 percent in the past four years and
Ills percent last year The figures are
based upon reports from the depart
ment field agents.
The value Of field lands with i'm
prOvements, is estimated at $3.50 per
acre. compared with T4O.S5 a year ago,
$40.31 two years ago, S3S.10 three years
ago, and $36.2S four years ago. The
percentage of increase of the past year
in the far western states was IL.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-04-08

tanned in the statutes Of law or In the
broad practice Of free government
IL Is rarer still to meet a negro who is
not keenly Interested in an. Dub1ic
questions affecting the happiness and
welfare of mankind
Loyalty Of the Negro.
Inc negro is an American to all IN
tents ana purposes. OF ali the races
which have contributed to the peoplinE
or this country, none has shown more
enthusiastic loyalty than the negro. In
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-04-08
1000 KANSAS HORsENIEN
OFFER SERVICES

Junction City, Kas, April S.-The
services Of a regiment Of Kansas cav
airy. consisting OF 1000 expert horse
men and headed BY DR.. G. W. ODon-
nell, OF this city, as colonel. have been
offered the war department by Guy
T.. Helvering, congressman from the
Fifth district, according to word re-
ceiyed from Washington today.