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White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1917-11-04

ADDITIONAL REVENUE WILL BE
DERIVED FROM NEW REGUI.A.
TIONS DEVISED BY FEDERAL
AUTHORITIES.

The heart of the person with aide
sire to travel or send property over
any railroad in the United States
that was once q lifting song is dis
NAL now and dumb and tuneless
since the new war tax with respect
to transportation became effective
last Thursday.
Individuals desiring to view pas
lures green will be rudely jolted
when they place the usual number of
simoleons In front of ticket window
and desire transportation to Cobre,
for the stringent war measure has re-
suited In the fare being increased to
$3.50. The average individual knows
less about the latest revenue enact
ment than a cat knows about Christ
mas. He vii be in the position of
the person who abided In a place
where the sun was 10 in the shade
and there was no shade.
The provisions of the act are dras-
tic In their nature. They embrace
berths, staterooms, telegram and
telephone messages, mileage books,
or any form OF advertising in lieu of
cash.
The association of Ameican railway
accounting officers through sub
committee headed by A. II. Plant,
controller of the Southern Pacific.
has issued a circular giving tentative
instructions as to the application OF
the tax in Its various and devious
ramifications.
Three per cent additional will be
exacted from the shipper sending
goods by freight. Persons sending
parcels by express must contribute q
tax OF one per cent for each twenty
cents or fraction thereof.
The pleasure seeker with desire
and disposition to gaze upon scenery
that Is new will have his bankroil
affected to the extent Of eight per
cent tax OF the amount paid for seats.
berths and state rooms In sleeping
cars. :.
Any message whether sent by tele-
graph, telephone or radio. dispatch.
message or conversation, for which q
charge OF fifteen cents or more is
made, is subject to Ave cent pen
atty.
A stamp tax must be placed on
each passage ticket sold on or after
December ! by any vessel to a port
or place not. in the United States,
Canada or Mexico.
Another section applies to excess
baggage, bicycles, baby carriages and
dogs. Property sent by freight. rail-
or water is not exempt, as a three
per cent toll is exacted In these in
stances.
Mileage books or any other forms
of tickets in lieu of cash, the selling
value OF such book or ticket will be
subject to tax.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1917-11-04
WHITE PINE TO
HELP RED CROSS
LOCAL WORKERS AMONG LADIES
HAVE BEEN REQUESTED BY
PACIFIC DIVISION TO SUPPLY
100 CHRISTMAS PACKAGES.

The Pacific division of the Red
Cross, which has been allotted forty
thousand Christmas packages, has
requested the chapter from White
Pine county to supply one hundred.
The local workers are devoting
their energies at present to preparing
one-third Of the number required, and
these must reach San Francisco no.
later than next Monday. In order
that the remainder of the consign-
ment may reach France in time for
the holiday season, 1t is necessary
that the gifts for soldiers in this
country be forwarded not later than
November 90.
The city council has offered tho
council chambers in the city hall for
the use of the Red Cross as work
room during the cold weather period.
Arran gements for removal from the
Women's Club room to the new
quarters will be commenced without
further delay. -
The members of the Red Cross in
the district Ii sending out to the
supply warehouse mufflers, socks
knitted sweaters, hospital supplies
and garments for the wounded, In
order that the men in the trenches
might get a little real comfort from
the cold and dampness of their sur.
roundings.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1917-11-04

Nick Cononelos of McGill died last
Tuesday In Reno, after being In poor
health for many years. The remains
were forwarded to this city for
burial. The deceased was 3S years
old. Funeral services were held from
Wilson Bates parlors. The deceased
Is survived by two brothers. Louis
Cononelos, a McGill merchant, and
Peter Cononelos. who is now with the
White Pine contingent at American
Lake. Washington.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1917-11-04
Visited Soldier Boys

Win Fulmer OF the Steptoe Gro
Gerry missed the sunshine during his
recent sojourn in the state of Wash
ington, where he remained three
weeks. There were no idle moments
on the pleasure jaunt. Hunting and
fishing served to drive away care. Mr.
Fulmer also visited Camp Lewis, and
visited the boys from this county. He
says that they devote a large portion
of their time to trainias, and mat
ters of trivial importance are showed
in the discard.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1917-11-04

Climatic conditions in Arizona
being unsatisfactory, w. ID. Bush re-
turned to Ely last Monday after an
absence of more than year In the
southwest. He was connected with
the New Cornelia Copper company
at Ajo. Arizona. but decided to for
sake that state on account OF the
excessive heat.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1917-11-04

Mrs. Morris Roberts lsft Sunday
for Sandy, Utah in respoaa tosa teIe-
gram containing the infornation that
her brother. Frank Ais p had been
electrocuted at Lark. n Allsop was
a foreman at the .Bingham property.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1917-11-04
LARGE BOND INVESTMENT.

w. B. Thompson. who is heavily
interested In the Coppermines and
the different corporations that are
affiliated with the townsite at East
Ely, has purchased $1,000,000 worth
of Liberty bonds. He is devoting his
entire energies to the Red Cross SER
vice In Russia. and ultimately plans
to devote his entire attention to the
equipping of the army in the land
of the Slavs.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1917-11-04
Onward and Upward

Postal rates are conforming to GUS
tomary regulation. Communications,
TO parties residing outside of the city
limits will require three cents for
their safe delivery. An additionai
one cent must be placed on all postal
cards.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1917-11-04

Merlin Peacock, Charles Arthur Nor
in, Marionos Mihalopoulos. William
A. Healy. Peter Larsen, William l..
Hendrix. John Henry Terry. Lafe
Green Short. Ether Craig Petersen.
Christopher A. Kenyon, Melvin w.
Nelson, Frank A. Warner, John A.
Marglaras. Clarence l.. Ramsay.
Augustus Genzoli. Fred Roeseler.
Clarence A. Outzen. Frank II. Bren-
ton, Lewis ]. NORM, Frank Bradley.
Raymond T. Scranton. Nemesio Flb-
bioli. Andrew Katros, Cab Zurich.
Santiago Yturiaga, Joe Oleachea.
Fred Lundgren, Nick Mlinarich, Al
fred Hodge Hendriekscn, Gideon Roy
Hendrix. Peter Harry Marvis. James
A. Jewell. Ernest Hall Mo1r, Daniel
r. Mcconnell. Ray v. Lazalcre, Steve
BayiocQ. w. J. Duddleson. George 8.
Riser.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1917-11-04
sIatson VIII Till Soil

Ora Matson, formerly secretary OF
the Mill and Smelterman's union, at
McGiIl.. recently purchased farm In
the Uintah district in Utah. He wao
a visitor in Ely during the week and
declares that the Back to the Soil
movement is irresistible. Mr.. Matson
and associates disposed Of a group
of claims ii Lexington canyon to
California mine operators.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1917-11-04

part of the county, which took them
to Osceola, Tungstonia. Baker and
numerous ranches in the territory
they traversed. 1.-THE limited time
at our disposal prevented us from
selling more." was the terse COM
ment made by Mr.. Weber on return
Ing home.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1917-11-04
Eorsalses City for Farm Life

Having disposed OF her art store
10 Mrs. Joseph Teis, Mrs. w. l.. Far
mer has gone to join her husband
who has leased the Wheeler ranch
Mt White River for the next two
years.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1917-11-04
POPULAR GIRL CONTEST.

Following is the standing OF the
first ten contestants in the Popular
Girl conteat:
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1917-11-04

In the total from each county
Washoe county leads with White Pine
close second. Following is the sub
scriptlon from each county:
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1917-11-04

The local bankers were deeply IN
terested in the success of the loan. as
the bonds subscribed locally through
the four institutions attest:
Copper National Bank. :. 1907, 500
hcGill National Bank. 215,0o0
First National Bank .... 100000
Ely National Bank 10000
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-07-14
RAPPAHANNOCK DISTRICT
CONFERENCE AT WEST POINT

Especial to the Richmond Virginian.)
West Point Va, July l3.-The Rap
district conference con-
vened here on Tuesday with the Rev
F. B. McSparrin. p E, presiding ON
Ger. This district extends from Fred
ericksburg to Chesapeake bay and
from the Potomac to the James
There are ninety-stx churches in the
district
J. p. Askew and J. D. Stevenson
acted az secretaries. There was quite
a full ministerial delegation and most
of the churches sent their quota OF
lay delegates.
Wednesday morning was the larg-
est attendance and the preachers pres
ent as well as lay members agreed
that they had not before at district
conference had such able and inter
esting speeches on the subject:
brought before that body
Many visitors from the surround
ing country have been TO the meetings
On Thursday the special feature o.
the meeting was an Interesting ad
dress by DR.. Cannon, the main poin
being temperance.
The conference closed at 1880 O'CLOCK
Thursday afternoon to meet next sum
mer at Henderson. Northern Neck, va
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-07-14
WOMAN SAVED BY
DARING FIREMEN

Norfolk, Va, July 13.--Mrs Mary
Britt, overcome by smoke in her
apartments in the third floor at l65
Bank street last nigA. about TAO
o'clock, had a narrow escape from a
horrible death. and was saved only
by quick and daring work on the part
of fremen. AS a result of her expert
ence. she Is suffering severely from
shock and from slight burns about
her face and arms
Mrs Britt and Mrs Rebecca Law
were in the kitchen, in the rear of
the apartment, when the FIRE started.
Mrs. Britt told her companion to run
downstairs by the back way and turn
in an alarm, and she herself set to
work in an effort to extinguish the
flames. She soon, however. realized
that her efforts were unavailing. and
ran TO a window and screamed for
assistance, Her cries were heard by
pedestrians, and an alarm was turned
in,
Hoseman Tom Fentress, Fred Chick
and w. H. Daily sped up the two
flights Of stairs, and found Mrs. Britt
lying in the hall unconscious. She
was picked up by the firemen and
borne through the smoke and flames
enveIoping the halls and stairs to
place Of safety. Later a physician
was summoned to attend Mrs. Britt,
who was suffering from the effects
Of the smoke and from slight burns
Her hair also was badly singed.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-07-14
ESCAPED BOY ROBBER
FACES LONG TERM

Norfolk, Va, July l3.-Probation
Officer K. w. Debnam arrived III the
city yesterday morning with Henry
Schopen, seventeen, who escaped from
parole at the Covington Industrial
school, to which he was sent upon
suspension of sentences aggregating
sixteen years for two sensational hold
ups on January 3 and Z. Schopen
was arrested at Cleveland. O.. where
his mother lives He is expected to
be sent to the penitentiary to serve
his time.
Schopen held p H. F. Charlton at
the point OF pistol. taking s3-4o
from him. Afterwards, he robbed
Howard F. Crosby of fifteen cents in
similar manner. In one of the rob-
berries he compelled anotncr person.
who was arrested and disc harged, to
go through the victims pockets for
him Schopen. after numerous good
promises, was paroled and sent to
Covington school. from which place
he escaped in a short time. The boys
case aroused considerable sympathy
at frst His age was originally given
at sixteen years, but Officer Debnam
claims that he is a year older than
that
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-07-14
NORFOLK GROCERS May
BOYCOTT BAKERS

Norfolk, Va. July 13.-Grocers will
declare a boycott against Norfolk
leading bakers a week from Monday
morning, If thew stand by an agree
ment reached last night. They de-
mand reduction from eight to seven
and a half cents a loaf. The bakers
have Acknowledgment or no boycott
that they will consider neither a
reduction in price nor an increase in
the size of loaves.
The whole situation, which threat
ems to be even more severe than when
the grocers and bakers were at log
gerheads months ago, was precipi-
tated by refusal, on the bakers part
to exchange unsold loaves for fresh
ones. This step was taken at the
instigation of the council of national
defense, in an effort to conserve the
wheat supply of the country
The grocers declare that discon-
tinuance Of the return privilege will
mean large. saving to the bakers.
They have demanded that the manu-
facturers split the profits. The. bakers
declare that there ere almost no prof
its to split; that they are making only
a fair return on their investment
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-07-14
sf<lE.Da MEkEbITH DfIETZ, Editor.
Telephone Madison 1923

burg. when Miss Caroline Lansdale
Duckett, eldest daughter Of Mr..
Marion Duckett and the late Gabrielle
A Duckett, became the bride OF Lieu
tenant John Edwin Selby. L. s. n.
son OF Mrs. Frances Selby and the late
Edwin J. SeIby. OF Cheitenham, Prince
George county. The ceremony was
performed by the Rev Henry Thomas
rector Of ST. Matthews parish. in the
presence of the members of the two
families and intimate friends
Invitations For Porch Party
Invitations were sent out yesterday
for an Informal porch party to he
given Monday evening. July 16, in
honor of Louis krackc and Archie
Amos by Mr. and Mrs Jesse Clarion
Duke, In their homie on Woodland
Heights
Messrs Kracke and Amos will leave
Richmond In a few days for the naval
training school at Newport r. l.. and
his entertainment u-ti1 he given under
the. auspices Of the Richmond Library
league OF which organization Mr.
Duke is president. 10 afford an op-
portunty fer the members to bid
farewell to these young men and as
an expression OF the appreciation felt
by the league for their activities in
behalf Of securing a public library for
Richmond
and Mt Kracke is vice president;
both are charter members Of the
league.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-07-14
DIES DRIVING MACHINE
IN SOLDIERS HOME

Hampton. Va. July 13.--while
While driving his automobile in the
National Soldiers Home grounds yes
terday morning with a party Of
friends and members of his family.
Joseph Paul Shaffer. ffty-seven years
old. of Columbus. O., was suddenly
stricken Ill and died within ten min
utes.
Mr.. Shaffer, who was a former
president of the Ohio state admins
trative board and a retired merchant
OF Columbus, came to Phocbus on
June "a and took the handsome home
of Councilman W. P Summell. in
National avenue, for the summer.
Shortly after l. O'Clock yesterday
morning, Mr.. ShafTer, apparently in
the best of health and in the highest
spirits. accompanied by Mrs Shaffer
Miss Theresa Shaffer, Mr.. and Mrs.
W. J. koehl, Mrs NJ. c. Murphy and
Mr.. and Mrs. j. c. Rogers, all Of CO.
lumbus started out on a sightseeing
trip in the car
Death Almost Instantaneous.
They had Just gotten into the home
grounds when Mr.. Shafer, who was
at the wheel, said to Mr.. koehl, who
occupied the front seat with him, that
he felt i'll. He complained of intense
pains around the heart. Mr.. Shaffer
quickly stopped the car, See ing he
was i'll, the men in the car jumped to
his side. Drs H. n Erwin, Reaches
and Ames, of the home hospital.
answered hurried call for medical
attention. but found that Mr.. Shaffer
had suffered a severe attack of acute
cardiac Utilization and that he was
practically dead when they reached
his side. Mr. Shafer expired within
few seconds
The body was taken to the hospital
and later turned over TO Indertak er
Frank c. Rees Accompanied by Mrs
Shaffer, Miss Shaffer. Mr. and Mrs.
Rogers. Mrs Murphy and Miss Ruth
Murphy, the remains will be taken
to Columbus this morning for burial.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-07-14
Iheaters
LETS COZ TO BE SEEN
HERE FOR LAST TIME TODAY

Let's Co" the animated intimate
musical review in two acts and ten
scenes which the Comic Opera Play
ers have been offering at the Academy
for the seventh successful week of
their summer season at that theater.
viii be presented for the last two
times today. There will be a matinee
at $3.50 o'clock and the customary
night performance at $50. An I'M
usually large advance sale for both
performances indicates that capacity
houses will be on hand, Lets CO."
Is a gay summertime frivolity, abound
ing in mirth and melody and charm
ing dancing, which makes ii easy to
understand why 1t has registered the
most pronounced hit of any bill offer
ed thus far since the season opened
For next week the Comic Opera Play
ers will be seen and heard in a big
singing bill, The Spring Maid" 1t is
a musical comedy in two acts and
three scenes.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-07-14
FRENCH SOLDIER WAS
GRATEFUL TO The END
Henri Bouianger Falls Fighting for
His Country-His Godmother, Mrs.
Tfmbcrlake, Is Advised,

That the kindness of "godmother"
toward an unknown orphaned boy.
aged twenty, were appreciated. Is evil
deneed in the following letter received
by Mrs, La Monte Timberlake, 217
East Grace street. telling her of the
death of Henri Boulanger, a French
soldier. whom she adopted through
John Marshall High school teacher
last fall;
Dear Madam:
II regret to have to write you sad
news. Henri Boulanger, who was your
godson, has been killed / am going
to tell you about It.
ION May 4, at night. we heard we
were going to attack the next morning.
We were at Nj. We started at
II P. NJ. 1t was at that moment that,
between comrades. we shook hands
We knew there would be many dead
among us. Henri Boulanger came to
me and with emotion said; Good bye, ;
adding: II / don't come back write
to my dear godmother and tell her |
thought of her to the last
Our platoon was designated to hold
on between our regiment and regi-
ment on the left. which was also at
lacking. At 3 A. NJ my comrade who
was at his post. received a shell wound
in the head. which was bandaged by
other soldiers. AS the bonn bardment
was very violent they Legged Henri to
stay where he was, but he would not
He got up and started toward Il field
ambulance. He had not gone twenty
yards before another she'll came and
killed him. We gathered his shattered
body and took IL to a field nearby.
A short prayer for his soul was said.
We are resting now, but in three
days we will go back to the trenches
But | was anxious to keep my prom
Use to him before I left. Believe me,
dear madam. your respectful servant
CHARLES V. --.
Fourth Company. Third Battalion
Sector a."
Mrs Undertake has adopted" an
other son of France.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-07-14
UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
UNIT NEARLY READY
Many Well Known Virginians Among
Those Who VIII Go--Will Have
Personnel OF 26S.

Especial TO the Richmond Virginian.)
Charlottesville, Va. July l3.--The
University of Virginia base hospital
unit, No. Al. is rapidly nearing compile
ton. The director. DR.. William II
Goodwin. and his assistants are busy
enrolling DOCTORS nurses and civilians
Some OF those who have been accepted
for the surgical staff to date include:
Dr. Lomax Gwathmey, of Norfolk:
pr, LEROY Hyde, Of the University of
Virginia hospital; DR.. Kyle Steele. OF
Richheld Springs, y y: DR. Minor
G. Lille. now stationed at Fort Myer,
Va; DR.. Joseph S. Hume. of Norfolk;
Or. John w. Burke. of Washington:
DR.. r. T. Pound OF New York city:
Dr.. Gordon Todd, of Princeton. w
Va DR. Herbert jackson. OF New
York city; DR.. Hugh T. Nelson, Of
Charlottesville; DIR. Dan H. witt. of
this city, but now of New York; nr
f. G Ashby. of Greensboro, N. c.:
Dr.. John d Barnwell. Of New York
city; DR. Claude c. Cayior, of Wash
ington; DR.. Lucius @. Gage, Of the
University of Virginia hospital: DR..
George G. Parry, Of Philadelphia:
Or. Edward r. Brooks. of the Uni
versity of Virginia hospital. Dr.. wal
ter E. Miller. Of Norfolk, ard Or
George Y. Gillespie, of Bryn Mawr,
Pa.
Forty-ffve OF the sixtv-five nurses
needed have been secured, and other
applications are coming in daily. The
chief nurse is Miss Margaret b Cowl-
ing. superintendent of the School Of
Nursing at the university.
The unit will have a personnel Of
26s, and as soon as 1t is gully organ
lied IT will be accepted by the United
States government and will be as
signed to active service.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-07-14
HEAVY WIND AND RAIN
STORM DAMAGES MADISON

Especial to The Richmond Virginian,)
Madison, Va, July IA severe
electrical storm, accompanied by high
winds heavy rain and hail, passed
through sections OF this county Tues
day afternoon, doing damage to the
growing crops and gardens. The CEN
ter Of disturbance seems to have been
in this locality. ard the loss is heavy.
At Oak Grove church a very large
crowd gathered Wednesday at the
third quarterly conference of the
Methodist churches of this circuit
Rev r T. Waterield preached fine
missionary sermon, The reports were
unusually good, and a most optimistic
spirit prevailed. An oldfashioned and
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-07-14
ROSE TO LICENSE WORK
AT PORT OF NEW YORK

Washington. y. C., July l3.-The
department Of commerce announces
that Mr., stanley II Rose. of the ex-
port department OF the Barber AS
pha}t Co, Of Philadelphia, has re-
signed his position TO take charge OF
the New York branch office of the
bureau Of foreign and domestic com
merce This Office VIII be OF special
Importance IN the departments work
ot licensing exports under the espion-
age act as most Of the applications
for licenses from the New York dis
trict will lie received at the local Of
fee and certain classes Of licenses will
ne issued there without consulting
WASHINGTON. Mr.. Rose has had pre-
rious experience as manager of tho
New York Office and has served the
hure<u In various other ca pa cities in
the past. he will antar unon his new
duties Monday.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-07-14
SURF BATHING
MOST POPULAR

Each season finds surf bathing more
nopular because of the recognized ben
efits and health in the exercise. TWO
fast Norfolk and Western Railway
trains leave Byrd Street Station every
Sunday morning at $40 and 800
o o'clock for Norfolk, Ocean View and
Virginia Beach. where you can enjoy
surf bathing The round trip fare to
Norfolk and Ocean View Is only $3.50,
and to Virginia Beach s1.65. Try it.
ADV.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-07-14
VIII Not Exht,me Body.

Norfolk. Va, July l3.-The Balti-
more police have decided not to ex-
hume the body of william E. Rodgers,
buried in Norfolk. Detective Joseph
Daughtrey, OF the Baltimore bureau.
after investigating Rodgers death, in
an effort to strengthen evidence
against James Shelton, said that he
believed 1t would be unnecessary to
hold post mortem examination
Shelton is under arrest in Baltimor
charged with having caused the death
OF the Norfolk boy. He will be tried
next Wednesday.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-07-14
BIG BROAD STREET
PROPERTY TRANSFER

real estate transfer Of interest
was recorded in chancery court yes
terday by which THE building 'occu-
pied by the Rose-Leigh restaurant
was secured by Meyer Greentree from
Col. John Murphy for $4,000. Col.
Murphy bought the property from
+. c, and II. z. Ebel. and short
while later turned 1t over to Mr.
GTeentrec. The building Is located
next door TO that now occupied by
Greentree as furnishing estab Iish-
Tent The lot fronts about twenty
seven feet, extendiHg back 133 feet
to- an aiiey.e