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The Washington herald., 1917-11-02
N. Y. EXCHANGE
MAY PUT CHECK
ON SHORT SALES
Shaken by Slump in Prices
Wall Street Institution
Likely to Close.

New York, Nov. l.-yhe drastic fall
in prices on the stock exchange dur
ing the last few days spurred the gov
ernors Of that body to action today.
A check on short sales will probably
be the outcome. Reports were In cir
culation that the exchange would
close by reason of the terrific slump
In prices, or would at least f1x q mini
mum price for stocks.
The board of governors at its meet
ing this afternoon adopted the follow
ing resolution:
Resolved, That all members of the
exchange or their firms who are bor-
rowing stocks either for themselves
or their customers are required to fur
nish daily by II o'clock noon on clear
ing house OF the New York Stock Ex-
change, a list of all stocks borrowed;
such list must state the name and
amounts OF the borrowed stocks and
from whom borrowed
Demand stock Lists.
AT the same time they must de-
liver in a sealed envelope a list Of the
names OF customers for whose ac-
counts such stocks are borrowed and
the amount borrowed for each Gus
SGdlCu tIlNtlOptS Will De
inspected by the committee on busi-
ness conduct in Its discretion.
Resolved, That all members OF the
exchange or their firms who are lend
ing stocks are required to furnish
daily by u o'clock noon to the Com
mittee on Clearing House a list OF all
loaned stocks; such list must state the
names and amounts OF such loaned
stocks, the names OF the borrowers of
the same and the amount loaned to
each borrower"
The news ticker OF the Wall Street
Journal today hinted broadly that the
liquidation resulted from a deliberate
ly inspired propa uganda.
Railroad Stocks Drop.
James Speyer. the banker, addressed
the Chamber OF Commerce at a meet
ing today. He said:
"Railroa1 stocks listed on the Stock
Exchange have deprecated in value
81, 100, 100000 from January 10 October
1. 1871 When the war began there
were eighteen railroad stocks selling
above par. Now there are only eight"
The Chamber of Commerce passed
resolutions today urging the passage
of laws enabling railroads to increase
their rates commensurate with the in
creased cost Of transportation.
The Washington herald., 1917-11-02

Mrs. stansbury. wife of D. r. r.r-,--
bury. clerk Of the common COZ" III.
VINO was operated on recently cI the
EPISCOPAL Eye, Ear and Thro% Hos
pital. Washington. = improIng.
The Washington herald., 1917-11-02

Tokyo. Nov. Frank Champion, an
American aviator, fell and was killed
in a fight here,
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1917-04-29
Tybo Is Coming Camp

Incident to the Civil war, when Ne
vada's aid was necessary TO the
country. and when the gold and sill
yer of Nevada mines financed the
cause of the Union against rebellion.
Tybo came into existence and became
a flourishing and prosperous camp,
only TO lecline with the demonetiza-
ton of silver, even though vast min
eral treasures yet remained in sight.
1t is said that history repeats Itself
and borne out by the fact that this
nation is again In war with rich.
powerful and resourceful foe. And
the question naturally arises, what
part will Nevada take in this con-
flict? The Battle Born state has not
the population to draw from that
her sister states have, but she does
have the minerals and metals that
must play a prominent part In this
war of wars. where mechanical skill
anu tTtdShIt hoiblitit' iht i''h
power.
The necessities of modern warfare
demand increased transportation fa-
cilities. a situation that will tend
particularly to the development of
the Pacific coast states II private
interests do not meet the demands
along this line, the government will
OF necessity step in and provide that
which is essential in the way oil
rapid transit needs. Nevada awaits
the dawn of such a move with great
expectancy. knowing fun we'll that
she has the metals and the minerals
essential to such development. She
also has the area that with the de-
velopment which is sure TO come.
will furnish homes and susten-
ence for the thousands who
will eventually seak this country
from the war-scarred areas of Europe
after this conflict Is over. Nevada
mines will also furnish the sinews or
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1917-04-29
NEW CANDIDATES ENTER RACE

Interest in the coming municipal
election is already beginning to at
tract attention, although the event
is still ten days distant. The contest
for the highest position within the
gift of the residents of the city
promised TO become a somewhat Ian
guild affair until Edward Millard de-
cided TO become candidate for
mayor.
Opposition is promised in each Of
the three wards for councilman. In
the third ward Joseph Teis. who had
already served two terms as council
man, has announced his candidacy
from the third ward He will be OPP
posed by Charles Burke
The struggles for alderman in the
first ward will not be without its eX-
citing features F. NJ Clark. the first
mayor of the city and former asses
sor. wants to represent that section
u. II. Murdock. the present incum-
bent desires TO be returned. O. NJ.
Wallace. has declared his candidacy
from the same section of the city.
The first ward will not be without
its exciting features. r. III. Holtz-
man has been induced by friends to
make the race for councilman against
William Park. who is at present hold
ing down that assignment.
Much interest is being taken in
registration. More than 1900 names
appeared on the registry lists when
the books were closed last night.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1917-04-29
Strike Ties Up Oakland and
San Francisco Ferry Service
Boat Crews Demand Increase Pay and Shortening of Work
Day From Ten to Eight Hours Problem of Handling
Thousands of Commuters Difficult One Through Pas
sengers Diverted Over Dumbarton Cutoff

the railroads on the bay ferries. but
is sent around by rail via Redwood
City. The transportation OF passen-
gers will be also attempted in this
way. although the problem will be a
difficult one. as it Is estimated that
at least sixty thousand people have
been handled daily on the ferry
boats. a large percentage of the mum
ber being commuters between the
two cities. The problem of handling
the passengers from through trains
from eastern points to San Francisco
will not be so difficult. and 1t is
stated that il is believed the delay in
this case will not he more than
one hour over the time ordinarily
consumed by passage across the bay
on the ferry boats.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1917-04-29
JUSTICE COURT HAS
PROFITABLE SESSION

Mrs. Maud Colburn of Ruth went
on a rampage at Ruth last Thursday
and developed pugilistic tendencies.
The warlike Amazon was hailed into
the Justice court for assaulting Mrs.
Catherine Gacney, a neighbor The
penalty meted out by the jurist was
a fine of 500.
The defendant was in anything but
a peaeible mood. when she was
brought into the Justice court by
Sheriff Mclean. She expressed will
ingness to pay fine of $500, but
her proposal failed to meet with the
approval of Justice Collins.
The court informed the woman
that in mixups OF this character in
the future he intended to act as re-
feree. He also intimated that the
amount suggested by the defendant
was the minimum fine usually fixed
In matters of a minor nature.
II was intimated by the court that
the dttuStu HOuiu DP lldttu uHutT
heavy bond which would be forfeited
in case the principal in the engage
ment became a party to any pug
iiistic engagements.
Silas Creech drew prize package
in the Justice court last "Wednesday
when he was fined $3.50 on the
charge of beating up his wife. Not
having any ready collateral avail
able. the defendant will be compelled
to board the Inc out with the county.
Thomas O'Neill was fined $25 in
the Justice court during the week
on the charge of renting or letting
rooms within 400 yards of a church
The amount required was contribut-
ed into court
Hugh Wilson. Joe Dugan and Bob
Brady we're haled into court on a
charge Each Of the de-
PENDANTS were fined s25.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1917-04-29
Scottish Rite Masons of State
Gather Here for Busy Session
Work of Initiating Large Class Into Mystic Shrine Undertaken
at Ceremonial Held in Auditorium Last Night Prominent
Potenates of Kerak Temple Among Visitors Banquet
Closes Successful Affair.

fording opportunity To visit points of
interest in the district special
train. on which an elaborate lunch
was served was run to Copper Flat.
where the Shriners witnessed the
methods by which Ely district has
attained worldwide fame as a low
cost producer of copper. On their
return from the mines the party was
conveyed TO MeGill to inspect the re-
duetion works there The visitors
were also escorted over the holdings
of the Consolidated Coppermines
company and taken down into the
underground workings of the mine
which is entering the producing stage
and will soon compete with It's rivals
for supremacy
Although the Shriners had COM
piete possession OF the district II was
not known that fate had ordained
TINT a NbNhos is~it f'haiht Nitbof
Including cameis, should be in town
on that day. However. the afore-
said aggregation was utilized. and
the novices. apparently to prove their
equestrian eligibility. insisted on ap-
pearing In the rparade on the backs
of eamels and elephants.
After the initiation services of
last night the newly-made members
of the Shrine. II Is understood. asked
one of their members. who sells VIC
troias. TO please discontinue the sale
of the record On one side Of which
is the piece entitled "A Perfect Day"
and on the other "A Fascinating
Night" Wonder why.
The local Shriners. who have for
some time past been anticipating the
various parts of the state. found that
In at least one instance realization
equailed anticipation. and as nearly
as can be learned no guest of the
local lodge felt the slightest tinge
Of disappointment or regret because
OF his sojourn The expressions of
those leaving were such as to make
the Ely Shriners feel that none of
their brother members were aught
but pleased with the result OF their
visit
The following noyices were in
Continued on psre hve'
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1917-04-29
MINER MEETS DEATH At RUTH

Pete Lukich. a native of Austria.
about 35 years of age. WAS killed in
the Ruth mine shortly after noon
YESTERDAY.
He has two brothers in this dis
trict-Fred and Mike Lukich. Fred
is employed by John Macart in Ely.
and Mike Is employed at Ruth.
Lukich was well regarded and is
said to have accumulated consider
able money.
Lukich was going on shift Just
after noon and when the cage was
being lowered. by some means yet
unaccounted for. he was caught be-
tween the cage and the timbers and
instantly crushed to death.
An inquest will be held over the
remains tomorrow and the body will
be buried in the afternoon from the
Wilson-Bates undertaking parlors.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1917-04-29

Especial to the White Pine News)
SAN FRANCISCO, April 2S-All
ferry communication between Oak
land and San Francisco ceased at six
O'Clock tonight. as result of the
strike of the operating forces on the
Southern Pacific and Santa Fe boat
lines connecting the two cities. All
the officers and engineers on the
boats of these two lines resigned
their positions to take effect at six
O'Clock. which practically ties up the
service. The strike is the result of
the demand by the men for an in
crease in pay of 25 per cent above
the wages at present received and an
eight-hour day instead OF ten hours
The freight service is not affected
as no freight has been handled by
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1917-04-29

modern warfare. and the Ely district
is making every eoffrt to supply its
Quota of the copper that will be need
ed by the army and navy of the ma
ton The situation in general is u
stimulus for the old camps of which
Tybo is fair example, to come
back The ore bodies are known
to exist, and with development these
camps would again bring forth
wealth to the promoters and stock
holders, and assist in the nations
welfare. and history thus repeat it
self in that Nevada would again be-
come a vital factor in the world
cause of liberty and humanity
With reference to the historic
camps, the resources of the Tybo
district alone will probably not be
exhausted within the next twenty
FIVE years The possibilities of a
railroad into this richly mineralized
locality are hailed with enthusiasm
by those who have had faith in Tybo.
even with the necessity of freighting
ore sixty-five miles overland to the
present nearest railroad point. al
though il might be added that the
overland freighting is along good
roads with easy grades The ore
bearing east west vein is three miles
long with comparatively shallow
workings and all indications of per
manency with great depth, as the
ledge is a reverse true fault assure
Vein with thousand foot displaee-
ment. which action must be felt to
depth. and in fact where developed
over $50 per cent Improvement is
recorded from the 100-foot TO the
400-foot level
Those adventuresome spirits who
have either held onto or have taken
over new interests in the Tybo dis
trict are In line to share in the re-
ward when history again repeats
itself In Nevada
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1917-04-29
Unfurl Old Glory to Breeze
at McGill Ceremony Today

in lengths that could be packed ON
mules for a considerable portion OF
the distance, the remaining distance
being covered by the use of a block
and tackle hoist attached to trees and
rocks along the pathway.
After all parts of the pole, ten in
all had been carried to the top OF
the peak, they were put together with
pipe connections and fittings, with
one end lying down the hillside. The
total weight OF the pole after being
connected was 2150 pounds In or
der TO raise the pole II became nee
essarv TO construct q gin pole 40 feet
In length tn which was suspended
a block and tackle bv which means
the Rag pole was raised from the
ground and planted in a ten foot hole
eNcavated from the solid rock 2-S
inch cable guy lines were then attach
ed at right angles making the pole
rigid and capable of supporting the
large 20yS2 foot flag
The flae raising ceremony will
consist OF speeches appropriate to the
occasion, music, and n salute To the
flag bv the school children OF Nc
GIL under the direction of Prof
Bell, and the detachment of Nevada
State Police now on guard duty at
McGill
The flag is intended for a perma-
nent monument to the plant and as
each bunting is worn from winds and
exposure II will be replaced by a new
fae The flag will be illuminated
at night by electric lights so arrang-
ed that a reflector. attached 10 a
weather vane will constantly throw
the light on the FLAG regardless of
which direction the wind blows.
The money TO defray the expense
of construction and erection OF the
pole and the purchase of the flag
was obtained bv popular subscrip-
tion. each emnlove of the plant sub
scribins at least ten cents.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1917-04-29
TRUSDALL CLAIMS
BRIDE FROM LANE CITY

William NJ. Trusdall and Miss
Dorcas Ethel Williams we're married
at the home of the brides parents
Mr.. and Mrs Thomas Fl. Williams.
at Lane City last Wednesday evening
The bride was attended by her
sister. Miss Josephine Williams and
Miss Florence Felsch. William Hicks
acted as best man.
The bride is graduate of the
White Pine high school, and has held
several responsible positions in the
city. The groom has been connected
with the Nevada Consolidated Copper
company at McGill for several years.
The newly weds will make their home
on Lyons avenue.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1917-04-29

with ceremonies appropriate to the
OCCASION the employees Of the Nevada
Consolidated Copper company at Nc
Glll will raise an American flag at
lour o'clock this afternoon The pub
nc is invited to attend and In all
probability there will be a concourse
ron all parts of the district present
"nen the Star spangled banner is
uuiurled TO the breeze Governor
noyie OF the state of Nevada was ex-
ended an invitation but in acknowi-
"sihg the invitation by telegram
ne stated that 1t would be impossible
'O' MN to be present az he is leav-
'ns Tor Washington to attend the
"a'erenee of western governors The
"O"r TOT the flag raising was set at
'Ouf o'clock In order not to conflict
'"n the flag raising at Ruth which
scheduled for two o'clock
me Tag at McGn is to fly from
po'e one hundred feet high placed
:" 'ne highest peak directly back of
ae reduction works The pole has an
'''aton OF 5000 feet above the sea
''e'' and as far as can be ascertain
the highest flag pole of its size
y tue state of Nevada. The peak is
1"ua'ed In the Duck Creek range and
s"'ng TO its prominence was selected
vi the permanent location Of the
,as' and has been named by the en-
"oses' Peak Lakenan" after the
seaeral manager of the Nevada Con-
"nnated Copper company
ne method of constructing the
va. "'o pacing 1t upon the peak
vas somewhat of an enr,neer,r q
rnn. '"e peak being very steep and
-. sSeo' having an altitude of 1000
,oo. a'oNe the works and only 1000
sle o. ',,1on'al' - thus giving 1t an an
sra,, NV VI % degrees. it was a difficult
ton ' Ss 10 transport the pole to the
a., VI the hill. The pole was con-
'''a''sd in sections of standard pipe
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1917-04-29

The mobiles of the Mystic Shrine
,ook possession of East Ely last
night when a class of hfty-seven
,ovitiates we're made acquainted with
,he mysteries of the order at cere-
monial session held in the auditor
mm
Members arrived during the week
,,om all parts of the state. many
coming BY automobile and Others by
rail The majority reaching here at 2
o'clock Friday afternoon on a special
train
Accompanying the party to Ely
vas the Shrine band OF twenty-three
pieces, which is one Of the finest
musical organizations in the west.
A concert given by the hand on Fri
day afternoon taxed Bio hall to It's
sapacity. standing room being at a
premium The program was ar
ranged 10 cover an average length
urogram but was greatly extend
cd because of many encores The
audience was loath to leave when
the last number was finished
In the evening the members OF the
eonsistory who had conferred the
Scottish Rites degree we're guests of
honor at a grand ball held In the
Fast Ely auditorium. which was one
Of the most elaborate in the history
Of the district.and afforded one OF the
rost beautiful scenes which II has
been the privilege of residents Of this
district TO witness The hall was
tremendously decorated in red. white
and blue The lights consisted of
four powerful search lights hidden
in the corners of the room. and turn
ed to the ceiling. effected a system
Of Indirect lighting which greatly
'nhanced the olor scheme
At the conclusion of the degree
service a banquet was given at the
sieptoe hotel An elaborate menu
vas served. The room was tastily
decorated with flags and bunting and
profusion of carnations c. s.
Chandler presided as POSTMASTER and
numerous addresses were made by
local and visiting Shriners
The local Shriners took charge
OF the visitors yesterday and showed
hem the wonders of the camp, af-
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1917-04-29

Threats TO kill one of the shift
bosses In the employ of the Girour
Consolidated and several other per-
sons resulted in the arrest last We'd
nesday of John Herzog lie was ar
rested by Sherifl Mclean, and Is
being detained at the county Jail
pending his preliminary examination.
No weapons were found on his per-
son when he was taken into custody.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1917-04-29
freaks Into Auto Game

William r. Howells has accepted
the local agency. for the Chevrolet
cars. The offer TO handle the new
machine was rendered to the former
business man by e. r. Bertram of
Reno. the state agent.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1917-04-29

The ninety-eighth anniversary of
the Odd Fellows was appropriately
observed last Thursday night by
Hamilton lodge. An Ely orchestra
dispensed a pleasing quality of music
Th event attracted a large delega-
tion from Duckwater, Current Creek
and other contiguous communities
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1917-04-29
Qua Camr Attracte Attention.

Enthused over the alluring stories
that have been circulated about the
old camp of Tybo. Bill Williams and
Henry Cox left last Thursday morn
ing for the southern part of the state.
They contemplate spending several
months in that section.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1917-04-29
New Attraction for Farmers

Snake Valley is attracting tillers
os the soil. w. w. Page, who was
visitor In Ely during the week. says
that the Baker Land and Live
Stock company decided to divide
some of it's large tracts. and offer IT
to farmers on reasonable terms
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1917-04-29

GctsS 10 Eureka
Sergeant j. A. Freeman who has
been in charge of the recruiting Of
flee for the government In Ely,
leaves this morning for Eureka, Ne
vada. to take charge OF several ap-
plications received during the week.
He expects TO return TO Ely early
next week.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1917-04-29
NEWS OF THE WEEK
Judge Ducker TO Hold Court

Judge Ducker to Hold Court
Judge Edward A. Dueker is ex
pected to arrive In Ely next Sunday
night to preside In several cases a.
the personal request OF the local
jurist.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1917-04-29
X. C.'s to Confer Degrees

The second and third degrees will
be conferred on Sunday. May 27. by
visiting team from Salt AXE. Two
large classes win be made acquainted
with the secret work OF the organ
ization
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1917-04-29
alled by Sickness.

Called by Sickness.
F. A. Radigan, conductor on the
Nevada Northern Railway, was call
ed to Montello. the past week. on ac-
count OF sickness in his family.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1917-04-29

Mrs. J. II. Eager and Mrs. G. w.
Weller returned last Tuesday from
Tonopah, where they spent several
days.
The American Jewish world. [volume] (Minneapolis ;) 1915-current, 1917-02-16
4()2

The young men, mostly high school
and cOllege students, composing this
new association are very much in earn
est to make it the banner young peo-
pies organization in the city. Their
program of activities up-to-date is as
follows: Publication of a semi-month
ly paper, The Y. M. H. A. News, for
circulation among the members, with
Alick Ikrass as editor-in-chief, assisted
by staff of six members; formation
of Y. M. H. A. orchestra of ten instru-
ments;- two debating teams under the
leadership of Mr.. David London, in
training for a public debate in the near
future; dramatic section, led by DR..
Chas Schwartz, and preparing dra-
matte performance to be given at no
distant date; study class in the He
brew language to be conducted by Mr..
e. Alvin, principal of the Talmud Torah.
The organization has now a member
ship of fifty and the officers are: Alick
Krass, president; John Podosin, vice.
president; J. w. Ridker, secretary; Geo.
Friedel, treasurer. The Talmud Torah
furnishes the association with accom-
modatiuns for it's meetings and all it's
other activities.