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White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1917-07-15
THE IRON TRAIL
CONTINUED from Page 3D.

Cheek IL cried Eliza. How can
you check a thing like thaty"
EASILY enough. II We can spare the
hands. by cutting away the ice where
1t Is frozen To the piles. so that II won't
lift them with II The trouble Ia to get
men enough. You SEQ. the Ice In nine
feet thick now. I've set every man TO
work with sIes aud rhisels and steam
points, and ! csme mp to telephone
Slater for more help. Wen have Ia
work fast night and day"
There's nobody left In Omar EIza
said quickly
u know. Toms going to gather all
he can at cortcx and Hope and rush
them nj here. Our task Is to keep
the ice cut away until help arrives"
i suppose IT'S too late In the season
TO repair any serious damage"
Exactly II you are TO go back
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1917-07-15

ed, ana. having finally looSeneu itself
from its bed. 1t acquired increased mo-
mentum. As the men with chisels and
steampoints became exhausted others
took their places. but the structural
gang chung to Its perch above. aug
menting the din Of riyeters and the
grooming of blocks and tackle Among
the ablebodied men sleep now was out
OF the question, for the Ice gained In
| spite OF every effort lt was too late
to remove the steel In the uncomplet
ed span to a place Of safety. for that
would have required o time than
to bridge the remaining gap.
Piling began to buckle and bend be
fore that irresistible push The whole
nicely balanced mass Of metal was In
danger Of being unseated. Mellen
cursed the heavens In a black fury;
Parker smiled through white lips:
O'Nei ground his teeth and spurred
his men on.
This feverish haste brought Its pen
atty. On the evening Of the 14th.
when the span was more than three.
quarters finished. a lower chord section
fouled as II was lifted. and two load
ing beams at the top of the traveller
snapped
On that day victory had been In
sight. The driving OF the last bolt a
been hut n question of hours. a race
with the sliding ice But with the
hoisting apparatus out OF use work
halted, Swiftly. desperately. without
loss of a moments tune. repairs began
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-12-24
USE ICE WAGONS ID
 DELIVER XMAS PARCELS
Outgoing Mail Is as Heavy This Year as Ever. Despite the War, Says
 Assistant Postmaster DuyalI.

If you see an ice wagon stop in front of your house don't be too sure that it is the ice man. It may be "Old Man Santa Claus" coming to see you!
 Yesterday the incoming mail at the pOstofflce was so heavy that the reg ular parcel post wagon was unable to make all the deliveries, so two of the ice wagons of the Pine Bluff De- livery Company were called into serv- ice, piled high with Christmas pack ages, and made number of trips throughout the day. These wagons will be used again today and probably Christmas Day, and it is possible that several more wagons will be brought into use.
 Assistant Postmaster c. E. Duvall stated yesterday that, despite the fact that the war conditions have pro- noted the observance of economy, the outgoing mail is as heavy this year as it ever has been and has necessitated extra hard work on the part of all the postal employees. From all appear ances." he said "the incoming mail will also be as heavy this year as ever, and we expect that the bulk of the Christmas mail will be received to- morrow. We will keep the postoffice open all day tomorrow and in all prob ability all day Christmas, or at least until all of the packages have been de- livered"
 He added that he thought, however, that there was very little probability of all the packages being delivered be- fore o'clock Christmas afternoon, but every effort will be made by the local postal officials to have the Christmas packages delivered as promptly as possible $
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-12-24
T. Haynes Gregory Says Much Work Must Be
 Done Today.
A RED CROSS FLAG
 IN EVERY. WINDOW
officials of Local Chapter Hope to Have Membership Sign Burning
 in Every Home in Pine
 ft

"A Red Cross Flag in Every Win. dow" is the slogan followed by those engaged in the Christmas membership campaign of the local Red Cross chap ter and their efforts will be those of redoubled energy today, as this is the last day of the campaign.
 T. Haynes Gregory, chairman of the membership campaign being ct.i' ducted in this county, stated last night that he had had reports from only 19 of the Ill lieutenants ap- pointed recently by him. but that every one of these reports have been favorable. eff all the workers do as well as these men," he said, i've will come very near securing the desired qucta of members. However, from unofficial reports I have received from a number of sections it is very probable that we will fall about 2,000 members behind the required num- her and I am very anxious that this shall not happen. Today is our last chance for the securing of members, and I hope that all of the Red Cross workers will realize the necessity for extraordinary energy in their work and will make all< efforts possible to se- cure as many members today as pos sible. We want to have a Red Cross service flag shown in every window in this city tonight, and I believe the people of Pine Bluff could in no better way demonstrate their generosity and the fact that they believe in rendering unsclfish service for their fellowman
 sThe Red Cross flags will be on sale today in almost every store in the city, as we'll as on the streets, and one of these flags, together with Red Cross membership button, will be given with each S1 membership fee A.great many of the local people have said that they have not been person. ally visited and that is the reason they have not contributed to this worthy cause, but I want every man, woman and child in this city and county to understand that those state ments are mighty poor demonstrations of patriotism, and it is not necessary for them to be personally called upon by the Red Cross workers, but may make their contributions at any store in this city, as we'll as at various places on the streets. We intend to cover the city thoroughly again today and hope that by tonight we will have Red Cross flag in every home in this city,"
 MT. Gregory stated that all of his lleutenants will report to him today, anG that by tonight he may be able to give out some definite figures as to just how many members Jefferson county will furnish in this drive.
 Pastors Help Cause.
 In almost all of the local pulpits last night appeals for cooperation in tnls cause were made by the pastors and in all the local negro churches subscriptions for memberships were taken up.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-12-24
MOTHER THOUGHT
 DEAD s YEARS FOUND IN ASYLUM
Mrs. Klein, 73 Years Old, Discovered by Children
 Through Accident.

Minneapolis, Minn., Dec. 23.-After being B years in St. Peter State Hos pital for the Insane, Mrs. Anna Klein has returned to her children in St.. Paul, who had believed all this time she was dead. A remark of an old employe in the st. Paul City Hall to the judge of the Probate Court, when the will of John Klein was probated, started the investigation which led to the discovery. Mrs. Klein is 73 years old.
 Mrs.. Klein was committed to the hospital June g., 1874, from Ramsey county. She has been entirely the ward of the state since. There were no callers for Anna Klein; no deli- cacies were sent by husband or rela- tive; no clothes were supplied other than those of the state-the records show she was deserted.
 John Klein died in St. Paul more than a year ago. wealthy man, leav- ing three children by his first wife and two by his second to share his large estate. The family home is at 465 East Central Park place, St. Paul.
 Old Employe Gives Clew.
 There were no objections to the probation of the will, neither were any obstacles expected to come until an old employe of the City Hall, talk ing to the judge of . the Probate Court, said that he remembered we'll the day the will was made and also that he had never heard that the first Mrs. Klein had dieds
 This remark started the judge to asking questions. The children were 10th to give any credence to the re- mark. The judge would not probate the will until after an investigation.
 Daughter Recognizes Mother.
 The ; unexpected. homecoming of Miss Mary A. Klein from California, where she had spent several months, hastened matters. She wanted her mother if she was still living and, if not, she desired the estate be set. tied. Consequently Miss Klein went to St. Peter about month ago and at the first sight of the little old wom- an she was escorted to see, she ex- claimed
 70, it is my mother. The image of that little picture have treasured for years and carried every place I have gone"
 Despite the remonstrances of the
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-12-24
OFFICER 10 TESTIFY
 IN WOMAN SPY CASE:
Lieutenant Spalding. Found in Room of Baroness ZOllner, to Take
 r Stand.

Chattanooga, Tenn, Dec. 23.-Lieut. JIM. Spalding, who is under arrest at Fort Oglethorpe in connection with the arrest here of Baroness Iona Zoll- ner of New York, will be the first wit ness at the resumption of the woman's preliminary trial here tomorrow on charges of violating the espionage act, it was announced tonight by the de- fense. Lieutenant Spalding was ar rested in the woman's room at local hotel and after forfeiting bond at po- lice headquarters was taken in charge by military officials. Federal officials said today that Mrs. Adrian Pickhart, divorced wife of Baroness Zollner's brother, had declared she had infor- nation that the woman was working in the interest of Germany.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-12-24
FLAGS TRAIN: KILLS MAN;
 SURRENDERS
Elmo Causey Boards V. S. x P. Train and Kills One
 and Wounds Another.

Ruston. La., Dec. 23.-According to parish officers to whom he surren- dered ,Elmo Causey, a resident of this vicinity, flagged the east-bound Vicks- burg, Shreveport and Pacific passen- Ser train four miles west of here, entered crowded coach. pulled a pistol and shot and killed w. I. Zeigler of Fillmore. Wiley Tankersley of Shreveport, who tried to protect Zeigler, was shot and dangerously wounded. As soon as the train reached here Causey surrendered to the sheriff and was placed in jail. According to the authorities Causey and Zeigler had quarreled because of alleged intimacy between Zei2ler and member of Causey's family. Zeigler was on his way to Texas.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-12-24
FORT SMITH IS
 AGAIN NORMAL

Fort Smith, Dec. 23.-The effects of the sympathetic strike here last week have disappeared entirely and the in- dustries affected by the walkout of employees in sympathy with striking telephone operators have been re- stored to normal. It is difficult to re- alize there was general strike, as at no time after the walkout was there any disorder.
 Street car service was resumed on December IA. Previous to that cur rent was supplied for lights and ele- vator service. Power was furnished later to numerous coal mines, which had stopped when the power house shut down. All the street car men who walked out were reinstated.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-12-24
DIVISIONS ALL EXPECT
 TO EXCEED AlL0TMENTS .i
Red Cross Extends Working in North west Because of UnfavOrable
 Weather.

Washington. Dec. 23.-Managers of the Red Cross campaign for 10000 ,OOO members before Cristmas day decided today to permit local field workers to continue their drive throughout the week in seevral of the divisions be- cause of unfavorable weather during the first days of the campaign. Peren- nial rains in the northwest washed out bridges and made roads impossible, but in spite of this Oregon has ex- ceeded it's quoto of 28,OOO, and Wash ington and Idaho promise to pass theirs. The Pacific division is within 34,O00 of it's 467,0OO quota, and the central has voluntarily raised it's quota from -,189,000 to 1,5OO,O a fig ure which the local directors expect to pass. The gulf division already has reported 283,014 enrolled on quota of 204,000. Pennsylvania is within 92,00O of it's quota of 1,192,OOO.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-12-24
ATLANTA GIRL DUPE
 OF N0N-COM. OFFICER
Sergeant of 18th Infantry Arrested
 For Posing as Lieutenant and Passing Bad Checks.

Savannah, Ga., Dec. 23.-In the ar rest in New York of Sargt Warren c.
 Grey, Company A, 18th infantry, Camp Mcclellan, Anniston, Ala, there came to light the story of his mar riage to an Atlanta girl of the best circles on December 1. when he posed as lieutenant and contracted mum Der of bills.
 Miss Reba Wilkins was engaged to be married later in the same month when she became enamored with the handsome army officer in close-ftting uniform, who said he was Lieut.. Viii liam Alwyn Bryan, averred that he was cousin of William Jennings Bryan and that his father was vice president of the Bethlehem Steel cor poration. He left bills behind him to the extent of nearly $1,00O.
 lie said he was going to Cuba on his wedding trip, but at Jacksonville, Fla, he and his bride took the Clyde Line steamer for New York. It was there that he was arrested and taken back to Camp Mcclellan, where he will be tried as deserter. Sergeant Grey's father is said to be retired army of- ficer living in New Jersey.
 Sergeant Grey and Miss Wilkins were married in All Saints church without the consent of the brides pa- rents. She is returning to Atlanta. Sergeant Grey obtained leave of absence from the Alabama training camp and went to Atlanta, where he represented himself as son of James k. Jennings, vice president of the Bethlehem Steel corporation. He gained quick and easy access to exclu- sive society circles in Atlanta. Before entering the army Grey lived at East Orange, N. J. Besides the swindling charges pending against him in At lanta, he is wanted by a bank at An nlston. Ala., for passing a worthless check for $500.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-12-24
TrOtZky Charges U. s. Aids
 KaledineS; Involves Francis Bosheviki Foreign Minis ter Produced Alleged Evi- dences Before Delegate in Congress Produces Letter From American Ambassador

Petrograd, Saturday, Dec. 22.- Trotsky, the Bolsheviki foreign min ister, at a meeting of the revolutionary organization assembled in congress to- day, read documents and telegrams which he declared contained evidence that Americans were helping General Kaledines, leader of the Don Cossacks.
 Last night" said Trotsky, i've found American agents in Russia were participating in the Kaledines revolt. We arrested Colonel Kolpashnikoff, at tached to the American mission to Ru- mania, who was trying to get a train load of automobiles. clothing and sup plies to Rostov. Among the docu- ments was a letter from David R.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-12-24
TOO MANY HUMANS NEED AID; BLUE
 CROSS MUST GO

r, Des Moines, Iowa, Dec. 23-Gov. " L. Harding has asked one man to M gracious enough to leave Des Molnes and Iowa. This person claims o De the founder of the Blue Cross" " society for care of animals.
 tae governor told about the visit ,o the office of the Blue Cross" lsaaer' when he addressed a loyalty meeting at the auditorium. My God, ~. Salu the governor, with vehemence, aow can man be thinking about voss and cats in these days when 'ncre are so many sick and wounded solalers ' and civilians to look after ? nave invited that fellow to leave ioWa' We have no room for him."
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-12-24
Associated Press Summarv.)

Associated Press Summarv.)
 Peace negotiations between the Teu- tonic allies and the Russians have be- gun at Brest-Livotsk and apparently the enemy has played a trump card at the outset, for on the proposal of Prince Leopold of Bavaria. the Ger man commander -in-cnef On the Rus sian front. Dr. von Kuhlmann, the Ger man foreign secretary, an astute poli- tician, has been chosen unanimously as official chairman. A noteworthy fact in the composition of the delega- ton from the various countries allied with the Austro-Germans is that they include men who have stood high in the councils of their respective coun- tries. While the men who are to handle Russian interests for the most part are unknown in world politics. Still another outstanding fact in the meagre details of the formation of the con- ference that thus far have come to the United States is that Rumania is not credited with having sent delegates to Brest-Livotsk. The possibility Is, therefore, that Rumania has decided to hold aloof from discussing sep- arate peace, notwithstanding the fact that geographically she would be com pletely isolated from her allies should the negotiations result in Russia quitting the war.
 All Fronts Quiet.
 On the fighting fronts, even in Italy, the activity of the troops is below nor- nal In France and Belgium the fight ing that is in progress is merely in the nature of outpost encounters and bombardments, while on the northern Italian front the enemy has lost the initiative. which is entirely in the hands of General Diaz's men. The situation on the Italian front is not expected long to remain as it is. how. ever, for the Austro- Germans are con- stantly bringing up heavy reinforce ments. and a return to their offensive which has in view the gaining of the Venetian plain is to be expected. The enemy IS faced by hard task to ac- complish, for it is different army that he must meet than that which retreated from the IsonOzo. Rein- forced by British and French troops and newly equipped in every depart ment. ,he Italians are rows prepared to sell at dear price every tflch of ground that the Austro-Germans may take. Saturday nights raid by Ger man aircraft over the English east coast was without results, so far as casualties or material damage arc concerned. One of the German ma- chimes was brought down during the raid
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-12-24
SEEK GERMAN REPUBLIC.

Creel Gives Out New Article by Re-
 publicans in Switzerland.
 Washington, Dec. 23.-The commit. tee on public information last night gave out another article written by Germans and circulated in Germany through the efforts of German repub- licans in Switzerland who are work ing for the establishment of republic in their native land. The article de- clares that general ~sAin prevails in Germany as result of the war, and urges the overthrow of the nations war lord.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-12-24
Won Kuhlmann Made Chair man of Conference by
 Unanimous Vote.
ITALIANS PREPARED
 TO MEET ATTACKS
IulI on All FrOnts-Think Prcsages tnOthcr Drive on Italy DinZ Is Ready to Face
 TcntOnS.

London, Dec. 23.-A dispatch to the Exchange Telegraph from Copenhagen says:
 ''The Berliner Zeitung says that Emperor William has informed the government that he contem- plates going to Brest-LivOtsk of the diplomats arrive at an agree ment, in which case he will en- Geavor to assemble all the sOver- eigns and rulers of Europe, as was done after the NapOleOnic wars.
 "'The emperor is credited with having declared that everybody wants peace, and that the future offers so many great tasks that all states must cooperate in them."
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-12-24
Say Delegates Return.

London, Dec. 23.-Peace delegations are returning to Petrograd, according to reports at the Smolni institute, said a dispatch from the Associated Press correspondent in the Russian capital, dated Friday and received here today. The message suggested no reason for their return, and said nothing about the reported German rejection of Rus sian terms. It added, however that no definite news regarding the negotia- tions was being given out at the Smolni institute, headquarters of the Bolsheviki.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-12-24

P. W. Wharton and little daughter, Edith, left, Saturday for short stay Tn Pine Fluff. Mrs. w. Fl. Keller, two children and Miss Emma Helms left Saturday afternoon for Pine Bluff to spend the holidays.-Stutt- gart Free Press.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-12-24
CANADIAN CADET IS
 KILLED AT FIT. WORTH

Fort Worth. Texas, Dec. 23.-Cadet A. R. Harrison of the Royal Flying Corps was instantly killed today at Everman, when his machine crashed to the ground from distance of 400 feet. Harrison was native of Kings ton, Ontario, and had enlisted in the Royal Flying Corps in Canada and came to Fort Worth two months age to finish his training.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-12-24
ABOLISH ALL HIGH R. R. JOBS

anetfograd, Saturday, Dec. 23.-The
 oo.n.lnlssloner oo.. of ways and communi- ;on iS.ion Aas sent telegraphic instruct to tOn to the railway mems committee tS tS !ake control of the railroads. into eae. eit own hands. The communi- shs. son Of the commissioners declares .Sa' sns all nigh posts, such as managers
 ahu,.u shu neads of departments, have been
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-12-24
MINERS ASK TO
 WORK ON SUNDAY

Fcrt Smith, Dec. 223.-To show their loyalty to the United States in time of need, miners worked today in many coal shafts in Sebastian county. This was said by operators to be the first Sunday operation in the Southwest and possibly in the United States. AIn some in stances the miners petitioned operators to be permitted to work. The men will work on Christmas and New Years, the operators announced tonight.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-12-24

old woman, the woman kissed her real mother. for the first time in B years.
 When Mrs. Klein left the hospital she was dressed in a velvet velour coat and close-fitting turban trim med with aigrettes.
 The children have declined to con- ment on the case except to admit their surprise.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-12-24
Breach WidenS.

Petrograd, Friday, Dec. 21.-The breach between the Ukraine rada and the workmen's and soldiers deputies has been widened by the arrest of party members of the Ukraine revolu- tionary staff at Petrograd. The rada has sent an ultimatum to Bolshevki Headquarters, threatening forcible steps unless the staff is released. The Don district lCOsdsack have assured the Ukraine rada of their defensive support.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-12-24
Exceed Quota.

St. Louis, Dec. 23.-The southwest division of the Red Cross has exceed ed it's quota of 2,O00,0OO in the Christ mas membership drive, according to an announcement tonight by J. L.. Johnson, chairman of the committee.
 This division comprises Missouri, Ar kansas, Kansas, Oklahoma and Texas.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-12-24
The Weather
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sveesa eesaxansas; Monday cloudy, colder in sen sest portion; cold wave in forth
 k e., es,to portion. Tuesday cloudy. colder
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-12-24
Plan Military Resistance.

Petrograd, Friday, Dec. 21. De- tailed reports from the special ses- sion of the central executive commit tee of soldiers and workmen's dele gates, the Petrograd delegates and the peasant congress, called to consider the peace negotiations. show Leon Trotzky, the Bolsheviki foreign minis ter, suggesting a plan by which mill tary opposition might be offered if there were an attempt by the central powers to force objectionable peace terms upon Russia.
 2eO CASUALTIES FROM RIOTS. Petrograd, Saturday, Dec. 22. Re-
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-12-24

Francis, American ambassador fo Russia, requesting that the train be given free passage, as it was bound for the mission at Jassy."
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-12-24

General Sarrail who has been in command of the allied forces at Sa- loniki and on the Macedonian front, has been removed. His successor is the French general, Guillaumat. There has been little action on the Mace donian front. The transfer in the command may presage an allied Of fensive, it is thought in some quar- ters.