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White Pine news. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1920-1923, 1922-07-02
FRISCO TO CH|CAGO
WITHOUT TAKING NAP

L. B. Miller will start on a record
drive from San Francisco to Chicago
July 10, passing through Ely, accord
ing to his schedule, at 2 o'clock Tues
day morning, July IL, according to
tho statement made by Mr.. Miller
when he passed through Ely this
week driving Lincoln Six.
Mr.. Miller hopes to cover the en-
tire distance Of 2.413 miles between
San Francisco and Chicago in seven
ty-five hours. The best previous rec
ord is eighty-four hours. which was
made by relaving drivers across the
country. In that race against time
sixteen drivers were employed. each
man taking the car as 1t was assign
ed to him at a given point and turn
ing it over to the next driver when
he reached the end of the zone as
signed to him. Mr.. Miller will make
the drive alone. without stopping for
sleep on the trip. He will be aided
only by local supporters along the
route. In some places pilot cars are
furnished by local consuls of tho Lin
coin Highway Association. The cars
so furnished have a white flag so
that the driver Of the racing car ruay
distinguish them.
When the record of eighty-four
hours was made all possible aid was
given the different drivers by way of
pilot cars and the marking OF the
road by flags, etc. Mr.. Miller, who
drove in the race year ago, Is IA
miliar with the road but should be
given all possible assistance In the
way of pilot cars and other matters
which will tend to obviate all delya
Where pilot cars are not furnished
the driver of the racing car will stor
for supplies, black coffee and what
ever may be nearest at hand in the
way of eatables.
White Pine news. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1920-1923, 1922-07-02
MURRY SUMMIT RAIN
PLAYS HAVOC IN ELY

A heavy rain fell over the district
last Wednesday afternoon and was
generally welcomed, due TO the fact
that the dry spell was beginning 10
have a disastrous effect upon the
ranges and the cattle and sheep meu
were viewing the drying up CT the
verbage with some alarm.
In the city the drop in temperature
was appreciated and all was Joy until
gloom appeared on the scene when
it was learned that near Murry sum-
nit the cloudburst point in the big
storm had been reached and resi-
dents of Ely began to fear destruc-
tion by water similar to that which
occurred August 26, 1913, when Ed
die Hillick, of happy memory, lost his
life while attempting to save large
stock of cigars in the basement of
the Northern hotel, where the water
broke through in such volume as to
fill the basement before the popular
manager could reach the stairway
leading to the ground floor.
City Engineer Frank W. Millard
was motoring to the summit 10 bring
home some children who had been at
tending the picnic of the Sunday
school classes of the Episcopal church
when he discovered the large flow OF
water coming down the canyon. I'M
mediately realizing the danger the
city engineer turned his car and
drove at top speed to Ely, where he
made known the conditions to City
Marshal Lynn Harris. A force of
men headed by James O'Hare imme-
diately set to work clearing bitches
and culyerts to carry of the water
and their efforts were highly sue
cessful. Some lawns were slightly
damaged and buildings along Murry
street suffered somewhat. In the cell
lar OF the Dorothy apartments the
water reached q considerable height.
Other buildings in the same neigh
borhood were likewise flooded to
some extent
Mayor ]. II. Gallagher and County
Commissioner Robert A. Baird per-
|sonally directed city and county en-
ployes in the work OF preparing to
take care OF the floodwaters and by
the prompt action OF the officials. aid
ed by the residents IN general through
the Murry street section Of the city,
who were out with picks and shovels
to clear the bitches and clean out the
culverts, serious damage was ayerted.
White Pine news. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1920-1923, 1922-07-02
FORMER PEACE OFFICER
WILL PAY GERMAN DEBT

Grant Sale. former director Of
public safety in the city of Riepe-
town, was taken to the Nevada hos
pital for mental diseases at Reno last
Thursday, IN charge of G.. S. Collins,
who came from the state institution
to take charge OF the demented man
following his commitment by Judge
G. J. McFadden upon the inquiry con-
Quoted before the court with Drs. w.
w. Cook and F. F. Owens as examin
ing physicians.
Sale was taken into custooy about
a week ago when his condition be-
came such that his friends feared for
his safety, as well as the safety of
others with whom he came In con-
tact. He is a man OF powerful phys
ique and when 1t became evident that
he was demcnted fear was enter
tanned tha. he might become violent.
He seemed to be laboring under the
hallucination that throngs of visitors
were coming into the city, all with
bankrells in their pockets from which
any one of them could pay off the in
debtedness of Germany and never
miss It,
He conceived a scheme of orening
up gambling resorts that would. make
the finest establishment at Monte
Carlo look like wikiup beside the
Pennsylvania hotel. He engaged nu-
merous of his friends 10 take charge
of the various games for him. agree
ing to pay salaries ranging from s. :
600 to $4,000 night.
AS he boarded the train Thursday
morning he volunteered to change
the complexion of the genial Abe
who presides over the chair car and
make him as white as the first snow
of winter. Abe did not tafn kindly
to the offer, however, and rather than
have his friend experiment on him
he rode the greater part of the jour
ney out on the trucks.
White Pine news. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1920-1923, 1922-07-02
Ely Baseball Team
Has New Players

The ball game which will be play
ed on the Ruth grounds today be-
tween Ruth and McGill promises to
be spirited affair. The game will
be called promptly at 4:30 o'clock.
McGill now occupies first position
in the district league but by a victory
today the Ruth team will tie the
smelter- boys on the top rung of the
ladder.
The Ely team, which has lost the
two games played since the opening
of the series. is said to have been
materially strengthened since ITS de-
feat by the McGill team two weeks
ago and for the balance of the season
is expected to play winning ball. Col.
Inns has replaced Herman as captain
of the Ely team since Herman re-
moved to McGill. and with some
added players. which are said by
those who have seen them in action
to show up like stars. the Ely team
now feels that 1t still has a chance
for the pennant this year.
White Pine news. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1920-1923, 1922-07-02
TWO SPEEDING AUTO|STS
COME TO SUDDEN GRIEF

Two men miraculously escaped
death about II o'clock yesterday
forenoon when the Big Six Stude-
baker in which they were riding, and
while running at speed of about
forty miles an hour, threw an air.
spring on the McGill road at a point
near the northeast corner of the air.
plane field.
The man driving the car arrived
in Ely a few days ago and told of
having been held up and robbed of
s95 i'll cash at a point near Delta,
Utah. He consulted the secretary
of one of the fraternal organizations
and in endeavoring to procure finan-
cial aid said his name was j. F. Dur
ton. After the automobile accident.
however. he transacted some busi-
ness under the name of l.. G. Vance.
He had made some effort to raise
cash by mortgage on the ear he
was driving, but being unsuccessful
in this he decided 10 start in the al
reetion of Utah in the hope of secur-
ing employment, when the small
supply of gas which he had gave out.
William Howard of Ely agreed to
purchase some gas and go with Bur-
ton Tor vance,. also in the hope of
securing employment.
Neither of the men riding in the
car was injured to any extent, but
both seemed so dazed that they did
not actually know how the accident
occurred.
Nick Karas. driving one Of the
Star auto cars in the direction of Ely,
met the Studebaker car on the road
and when some distance from Ii saw
that the driver did not have 1T un-
der control and remarked to some of
his passengers that it was about 10
turn over. When it had travelled a
few rods farther the prediction or
Karas came true.
w. c. Goodman and j. W. Del
more were just short distance be-
hind the Studebaker car and when
they reached the scene of the acci-
dent the two occupants of the wreck
ed car were on their feet. The car,
in dilapidated condition, was stand
ing straight Up on the wheels. The
man claiming to own the car told Mr..
Goodman and Mr.. Delmore of his
predicament in financial way and
asked them to buy the ear This they
agreed to do, subject 10 investigation
as to title. The driver OF tho car
then gave his name as L.. c. Vance,
in which oame he executed con-
veyance to Goodman for the car,
which he said he had taken from
Jack Moore. proprietor of the Emma
hotel, in Ogden. 10 satisfy debt
Some wires were sent out In the mat
ter but the replies received up TO
last night were cf an unsatisfactory
nature. Goodman and Delmore took
the man TO the Stcptoc hospital.
where he was found to be suffering
only from a cut on one of his fingers
and somewca. bruised on the right
side Howard was only slightly
bruised and Immediately went to his
room in the Senate rooming house,
which is run by his mother. The car
was towed to the Delmore repair
shop, where IL now remains
White Pine news. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1920-1923, 1922-07-02
NEVADA INTERESTED IN
CENTRAL PACIFIC ROAD


Hugh l.. Thomas, manager OF TIE
White Pine Telephone Company, re-
turned home last Thursday evening
weeks, most of which time he spent
in the southern part of the state on
a general tour of inspection of the
telephone lines of the u. n. & ]. T.
system. Mr. Thomas came home by
way of Salt Lake and when asked as
10 the general condition of business
in the sections which he had visited
he said that his trip was 2 satisfac-
tory one and the general business re-
yiyal was most noticeable.
The telephone business" said Mr..
Thomas, is one of the best indica-
tions of the general trend of affairs.
When business is picking up the need
of the telephone for instantaneous
communication Is Immediately felt.
Last month approximately twenty
new telephones were installed In the
Ely district, and that the Increase
this month will exceed that figure
seems assured by the fact that or
ders have been placed for fourteen
new instruments to be installed I'M
nediately."
Referring TO matters of general
business interest to the state, Mr.
Thomas made mention of the recent
decision of the United States supreme
= sourt directing the Southern Pacific
railroad to relinquish its control and
management of the Central Pacific
railroad properties, that being the
lines at present known as the South
ern Pacific railroad between Ogden,
Utah, and Sacramento, Cal. its great
~ hnfnn Il. ttan cfafo nf No
va1a. He gave IL as his opinion that
the carrying out of the order as ii
now stands is of the utmost import
ance to all the people of the state. be-
cause of the fact that the release OF
tho lines by the Southern Pacific
Company places the great railroad
across Nevada in the line of n COM
petitor with other lines controlled by
that company out of California.
1T is obviously TO the benefit of,ali
Nevada" said Mr.. Thomas, to have
a great railroad crossing the state
controlled by men whose interests
are in common with those at the head
of other big enterprises and whose
only object will be the development
OF traffic for their own line and the
upbuilding OF Industries tributary TO
1t. with the natural increase OF traf-
Tic that should follow the active can
vass for business which would result
from the Central Pacific Company
reaching out for competitive business
we would undoubtedly see marked
increase In employees, rolling stock
and local officials OF the newly Great
ed enterprise. This is evidently the
view entertained by the members of
the suprme court In rndering the re-
cent dcision.
Mr.. Thomas will rmain In Ely
about a week before leaving for
trsp through the central and western
: Is OF the state, where he will stop
at Eureka, Austin. Round Mountain,
Manhattan and other points enroute
TO Tonopah. The ultimate object OF
the u. n. & I. T. system is to cover
the present and proposed system of
state highways by telephone lines,
all of which will be finally given an
outside connection through Ely
White Pine news. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1920-1923, 1922-07-02
WOODWARD FOR SHERIFF
|NDEM0CRAT|CP PRIMARY

p. L. (Ted) Woodward yesterday
filed with the county clerk his dec
laration of candidacy for the Office of
sheriff. subject to the democratic
primary election to be held Septem-
ber S.
This formal announcement does
not come In the nature of surprise,
as 1t has been known to many friends
OF Mr.. Woodward for-some time that
he intended entering the race.
The popular mechanic possesses all
the qualifications which go to make
an excellent sheriff He has had a
wide experience and while cool and
considerate in the extreme he has q
nerve of steel During the years 1919
and 1920 while attached to the sher-
i'll office in White Pine county nc
distinguished himself as a man of
undaunted courage, with the ability
to use his head In the face OF danger.
While his particular assignment In
the sheriffs Office was driver of tho
sheriff's car he soon became known
as deputy of ability and value IN
time of need.
On various occasions he acquitted
himself with credit, among the most
important of which was perhaps In
connection with the arrest of Fristoe,
who is now serving a life sentence
in the peritentiary for the shooting
of Onicers st. Clair and Bell, which
occurred near Cherry Creek. Fris-
toe was generally regarded as one OF
the most dangerous criminals OF
large and when 1t was learned that
he was hiding in the cinder pit at
East Ely, from where he was prepar-
ing to make his escape on the first
outgoing train, Woodward took the
initiative by going down into the pit
and single-handed boldly facing tho
criminal. who was heavily armed.
He likewise distinguished himself
on other occasions and always show
ed the ability tc take his man into
custody without resort to harsh treat
ment but with the courage to use ex-
treme measures only when the oc-
casioE absolutely demanded 1t.
Mr.. Woodward was born at Hunt
ington, Utah. thirty-eight years ago
last March. When but boy of five
years he went with his family to Col
orado, where he grew to manhood.
He spent considerable period Of
his life in the San Juan district and
for the term of two years was city
marshal at Teller, Col.
He Is machinist by profession
and at an early age chose mining as
vocation. He is not only compe-
tent miner but Is tooldresser of
more than average ability.
Coming to Nevada in 1908 he first
engaged at the Ward mine. He is an
excellent driller and In the famous
contest held I'm Ely during the Labor
day celebration in 1910, when 1t
looked as though he and his partner,
Billy Salverson. had the contest won.
Woodward suffered the loss of a fin
ger from his left hand. caused by a
misdirected blow of the hammer
swung by his partner
Except for the time he was CON
nected with the sheriff's Office here
he has been engaged In mining and
as an automobile mechanic, where he
stands in the front ranks.
Mr.. Woodward resides with his
wife and two children on Murry
street. In Ely. and II elected chief
peace officer OF White Pine county he
can safely be trusted to vigorously
prosecute all lawbreakers as we'll as
protect individuals from any perse-
cution
White Pine news. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1920-1923, 1922-07-02
New Chairs In Hall
for Fourth of July

One hundred fine new chairs were
placed in Bio hall this week and the
spacious building is now we'll equip
ped to comfortably care for the large
audiences which are expected to oc-
cupy the building during the coming
week.
"The Beauty Shop" which will be
staged under the auspices OF the Stray
Elks July 10 and II. Is attracting so
much attention that the hall manage
ment deemed 1t wise TO provide extra
seating capacity. Every available
seat will likewise no doubt be In de.
mand July 4 when the doors are
thrown open for the great boxing
carnival. which takes place at 3
o'clock in the afternoon.
White Pine news. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1920-1923, 1922-07-02
'Steptoe Valley Farmer
Has Narrow Escape

John Melvin, one of the old-time
residents of White Pine county, who
has for several years conducted
ranch near the station on the Ne
vada Northern railway which bears
his name, was injured last Friday
while engaged in moving on his
ranch.
AS he dropped the sicle bar On the
machine the team became frightened
and before the old pioneer could get
the horses under control he was
thrown from the machine and mar
rowly escaped being caught under II.
He was able to walk to the Young
ranch. from where Lyman Seath
brought him to McGill and DIR. 0.
Hovenden was called. Mr.. Melvin
was found to be suffering from
broken bone and severe laceration on
the left arm. He was later brought
from McGill by Gene Luce In one OF
the McGill-Ely auto line cars and Is
now in the Steptoe hospital. whore
he Is said to be resting comfortably.
White Pine news. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1920-1923, 1922-07-02
CELEBRATION PROGRAM
IS NOW COMPLETED

Everything is now In readiness for
the Fourth of July celebration which
will be held in Ely next Tuesday.
The various committees have ar
ranged somc suitable attraction
which will occupy the time from the
firing of the salute at 6 o'clock until
the dance in Biio hall brings the fes-
tivities TO a close.
While one baseball game has been
definitely decided upon, arrange
ments are under way for two games,
which will give all three teams in the
league an opportunity to display their
skill. While this matter cannot be
definitely settled until the managers
of tho teams meet tomorrow the
proposition which seems to meet with
greatest favor Is to have morning
game and In the afternoon let the
third team in the league play the
winner of the morning game for the
championship honors OF the great
day.
Following the ball game the prize
fight. which is attracting unusual at
tention, will be staged in Bio hall.
AS heretofore told in the News, both
Dunn and Brooks are in the pink of
condition and each Is confident OF
success in the main event The Ruth
midgets will be worth the price of
two admissions. while the semi-wind-
up promises to be a whirlwind affair.
Harry Williams of McGill has been
selected as the third man in the
ring for all three events and there
will be a mad rush for seats before
the first preliminary, which will start
promptly ar o'clock.
White Pine news. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1920-1923, 1922-07-02
EODY ANNOUNCES FOR
DISTRICT COURT JUDGE

c. A. Eddy. whose name has been
repeatedly mentioned recently in con-
nection with the judgeship of the
Ninth judicial district court. has de-
cided to become candidate for the
high Office and definite announcement
of his candidacy will be found in this
issue.
Mr.. Eddy has been actively en-
gagged in his profession as a counsel
lor at law in Ely since 1906. He was
born in Pascoag. r. J., September 26,
1880, and when a boy years of age
came with his family to Colorado,
where he received his early education
in the public schools and later en-
tered the University of Colorado,
where he took up the study of law.
When but a young man he was keen
to see the possibilities OF Nevada and
came to Ely In 1906, when the great
mines OF today were just in their
making.
He was admitted to practice law by
the supreme courts of Nevada and
Utah and as his practice extended
was later admitted to practice In the
United States district court for
northern California as well as the
United States circuit court of appeals
for the Ninth circuit of the United
States. with headquarters in San
San Francisco and Portland
AS district attorney of White Pine
county during the years 1897 ara
1908, as well as city attorney of the
city of Ely during 1919 and 1921, Mr..
Eddy served not only with distinction
but with credit to himself and his
constituency
He resides with his family on Mil
street and is we'll and favorably
known throughout the entire county
as n man of integrity and ability.
The direct statement made by Mr..
Eddy when interviewed by a repre-
sentative of the News as to his candi-
dacy appears elsewhere In this issue.
White Pine news. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1920-1923, 1922-07-02
NOTICE TO AUTO DRIVERS.

All persons driving motor vehicles
are hereby notified to slow down In
passing through McGill. The present
tendency to drive at a high rate of
speed through McGili must be re-
strained. Anyone disregarding the
law In This respect will be arrested
and tried for violating the speed law.
II. C. NICHOLSON,
Sheriff OF White Pine County.
White Pine news. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1920-1923, 1922-07-02
Eastern Capitalist Visiting District

w. II. venable of Norfolk, Va,
who is heavily interested In the Ely
Calumet Leasing Syndicate with j..
M. Hayden and A. d. Myers OF Ely,
was an arrival on the incoming train
last night and will spend a few days
in Ely, deyoting his attention to the
mining property in which he is IN
terested and which has large ton
mage of valuable zinc ore blocked
out. from which 1t is expected large
shipments will soon be made, as the
zinc market and other conditions are
so rapidly getting back to normal.
White Pine news. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1920-1923, 1922-07-02

Special Fourth Attraction at the Rex
With all the big doings of the Glo-
rious Fourth In Ely the management
OF the Rex theater, realizing that no
ordinary picture would be enough for
that great day, has secured a special
attraction. the big Grifiths picture.
Dream Street." something different
and we'll worthy of selection for such
a day. It will pay you to look over
the programs for this week. printed
elsewhere In this issue. and your at
tention is directed to the notice of
the coming of Douglas Fairbanks in
"The Nut" a riproaring comedy that
we'll. you know Douglas.
White Pine news. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1920-1923, 1922-07-02

Do you wish to purchase jewelry
or have your watches and jewelry
repaired at Bishops Jewel
ry store? II so. in McGill leave your
work with the McGill Drug Com
pany; IL In Ruth. with the Ruth Phar-
macy, our agents.
White Pine news. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1920-1923, 1922-07-02

The Bizzy Guy rushes Around Town
like Runaway Freight Train, with his
Head down and his Feet travelling In
High, recognizing no Friends nor
Speed Laws. He is Kidding himself
Nat he Is n Bizzy Biznessman, forget
ting that the Real Ones do their Fast
Work with their Heads instead Of
their Feet.
White Pine news. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1920-1923, 1922-07-02

WORK WANTED-win go out by
day or take washing home. Mater
nifty cases. Address Mrs. Tomlin.
box 655, Ely, Nev.
White Pine news. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1920-1923, 1922-07-02
Small Fire Calls Out Department

A slight fire was discovered yes
terday morning about o'clock In the
roof OF the dwelling house In the
Riepe block, on Murry street. The
alarm was Immediately turned ny
one OF the residents in the block ana
the greatest volunteer fire depart
ment on earth was on the scene be-
fore the flames had gained any head
way and which were extinguished be-
fore much damage was done. The
flames appeared to be coming
through the safety which surrounds
the chimney.
White Pine news. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1920-1923, 1922-07-02

FOuND--A sum of money. last
railroad payday. June 81. on counter
in lobby of Copper National bank.
Owner please call and identify prop
White Pine news. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1920-1923, 1922-07-02

The News delivered in Ely. Centrai
Ely and East Ely for 25c month
White Pine news. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1920-1923, 1922-07-02
STRAY ELKS OF McGIIL.

d W N AuNOuI wy 4s1"f1NbtIs
Manager Edwards spent this week
In the western part of the state and
was in Reno last Tuesday, when
those In position to know told
the world of the wonderful accom-
plishments of the national admins
tration and what 1t has done for the
men who toll. This naturally did not
take up much time, so Manager Ed
wards had ample opportunity to sign
up players sufficient in number and
strength to brace his team for any
attack which may be made against 1t
by the world at large.
When the date for the opening OF
hostilities has been definitely decided
upon of course everybody will ar
range to be present and bring their
winter supplies with them.