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The daily silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1903-1907, 1903-06-11
ACTIVITY AT THE NINE
Work Being Pushed, and
Buildings are Up

The mine at the south of Winnie
mucca Mountain is beginning to as
sume a lively air, and appearances
indicate that there will be still more
work going on soon. Teams are kept
busy hauling out lumber and other
supplies, and the camp will be in read
mess before many days for the
miners, and for active operations to
begin.
C. B. Brown & Co. today sent out
two large galvanized iron tanks
made In their shop, one to be used In
hauling water TO the mine, the other
for storing it there. Each tank holds
200 gallons.
c. z. Haviland's teams are making
several trips a day, taking out sup
plies OF various kinds. Work at the
mine has been pushed rapidly, and the
three new buildings which 1t was In
tended TO erect at the start. are now
up; they are boarding house, the
bunk house and the assay ONCE. a
force of miners will soon be set tc
work, and a forcible reminder OF "oic
times" presented.
The daily silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1903-1907, 1903-06-11
FLOOD CREST
HAS PASSED

mess section of the city grew in
tense.
1t was all the greater because of the
darkness and the fear that while
guard was maintained in one direction
the torrent would break through at
another point and engulf the luckless
inhabitants between the floods.
They began to desert their homes
and run vainly up and down the
streets, seeking place OF succor.
Hundreds of families from the choicest
residence portions of the city carrying
trunks. grips. bundles of clothing
and valuables began to cross Ead's
bridge toward st. Louis. Most of the
refugees were scantily clad. Strong
men carried aged women on their
arms, followed by women with babes.
Bare-footed children were in the pro-
eession, which continued steadily over
the bridge Hundreds of others
sought protection in the second story
OF the public library building. As the
water encroached about it. many of
them dashed through the shallow
overflow to find a more secure refuge
In terror of the rising tide OF water
refugees in hundreds throng the
streets, crowd the cars and beseech
public officials for aid. In the city
hall alone five hundred homeless per-
sons with such scant belongings as
they had been able to seize on shor!
notice were assembled. Provisions
for the time being were supplied them
and they were made as comfortable
as possible in the Auditorium on the
third floor. Business is totally sus-
pended.
The utmost confusion reigns in
East ST. Louis. and it is impossible to
confirm any of the reports of the
drowning, which may aggregate fifty
and which will probably be much less
Congressman Rodenburg, who hal
charge of the patrol along Broadway
which cuts the town into east ant
west and leads to the Ead's bridge
gives it as his estimate that the mum
her will be about thirty.
The daily silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1903-1907, 1903-06-11
Struck the Home of Ike
George at Humboldt
House YESTERDAY
TWO CHILDREN WERE INJURED
Burned Severely and Stripped
Of Their Clothing-Roth
VIII Recover

There was an electric storm yester-
DAY centering around Humboldt House
that came near winding up the earthly
career Of an Indian family and which
also placed the lives Of several other
persons in jeopardy for a time. Two
children OF Ike George were severely
shocked and painfully burned. and
their mother slightly hurt, but ali
will recover. DR.. Samuels was sent
for and attended the children, and
he states that both will be as well as
ever within a few days.
The storm came on suddenly. as
suchs torms usually do the lightning
vas binding. and each discharge Of
The accumulated electricity was ac-
eOmpanied by a deafening report The
house Of Ike George. about $50 yards
from the depot, was the only one
struck, although another bolt entered
the ground a little ways OF from the
station, doing no damage. The way
the giddy stuff played around the in
Struments and wires in the telegraph
station was a caution. and was a sufi-
sient excuse for the force to hike out
doOrs and watch the display OF fire.
works from a distance until the storm
vas past. No damage was done to
ne Office. however.
At the time the house owned and
| occupied by the George family was
struck. the inmates included three
adults and three children One Of the
after. an infant. was in the arms
Of the mother. The other TWO. aged
about two and four respectively, were
playing about the kitchen stove. The
oolt struck the stoyepipe, followed a
| downward and outward course across
the room and made its exit at cor
aer opposite the stove, tearing OF a
! BOARD or two. The two little girls
were burned TO a blister about their
chests. faces. hips and backs, besides
oeing severely shocked. In the case
OF each, every vestige Of clothing.
even their shoes. was torn OF and
The children left stark naked. Mrs.
Georges shoe was torn on from one
foot, and on the sole Of the foot,
evidently at a place where there were
steel tacks, were slight burns. The
entire front of her dress was torn TO
shreds, having the appearance, DR..
Samuels said, OF having been slashed
with a knife The infant in her arms
was uninjured. None Of the others in
the room were even shocked
The lightning, strange 10 say, did
| moi set the house on fire. Kitchen
utensils were scattered about promis-
cuously. and looked as II they had
| been battered up with an ak II was
a narrow escape. and one the George
family will not care TO go through
again. Ike George is well known IL
the county. He is employed near
Humboldt House by the sulphur min
ing company.
The daily silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1903-1907, 1903-06-11
DEMO Will Celebrate

The enterprising citizens OF DEMO
are preparing to observe lndepen
dence Day in a way that won't be
forgotten in that section for a long
time. heir celebra~-on will be hum
mer, from all reports.
The Silver State job department has
lust printed and forwarded lot OF
big posters advertising the event
There will be some good horse races
Indian races and foot races, for WhieI
suitable prizes have been provided a
dancing pavilion will be erected, anc
the pleasures of open-air dancing
may be enjoyed by all who parucl-
pate. An attractive program o.
sports and amusement is announced
and a good time assured all who
attend
The daily silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1903-1907, 1903-06-11
Kansas Farms Ruined

TOPEKA, Kan, June 9.-The body
o. Forest Kutz, a school teacher. was
found yesterday in the debris left by
the flood.
The work OF search and renovation
OF North Topeka was not pressed
with much vigor, the workmen taking
the first day of rest since the mood
came upon the city.
over forty farms near North To-
peka have been entirely ruined. me
swift current washed away much ol
the good soil and in its place has
left a thick, hard layer of sand' rem
dering the ground useless The water
fell at a rapid rate yesterday.
The daily silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1903-1907, 1903-06-11
Have Challenged Wadswofth

The Lovelock baseball team want
to play a match game with a team
from Wadsworth at Loveloek July 4.
according to the Dispatch of Tuesday.
The Lovelock committee on celeora-
ton offers $50 for the game. IL the
Wadswortn boys win they are TO take
the entire amount. but IL Loveloek
wins $50 of the purse is TO go to-
ward having the expenses OF the
Wadsworth team. This Is certainly
a good offer and will likely be ae-
csptsd-
The daily silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1903-1907, 1903-06-11
Another New Restaurant

There is no need of going hungry
in winnemucca. at least, not on &C
count Of a lack Of restaurants. The
latest to enter the field is the Recep-
ton, just opened by d. Cordano, next
door to the Reception saloon.
Mr.. Cordano has secured the ser
vices OF one Of the best cooks in III,
state. and employed other equal!
efficient help. His intention is e
maintain q strictly frst-elass res
taurant, which will be open at al
hours, day and night The larder !:
10 be kept supplied with all the bes'
the market affords. and orders vii
be served promptly and in a manner
pleasing to all. A sample OF the meals
will insure satisfaction
The daily silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1903-1907, 1903-06-11
The Piute POw-WOw

1t is expected that the Indian pow
wow will commence tonight Inc
dancing will continue for about three
evenings. Piutes from Winnemucca'
Reno. Lovelock and the reservation
are arriving daily. but the dance VIII
be a small affair compared to the reg
ular dance after harvest. when the
Piutes from all over the state VIII
gather here and the dancing VIII last
. wsek.-Dispatch.
The daily silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1903-1907, 1903-06-11
Shipping More Horses

Joe Bankefre. foreman Of the Mil
Ter & Lux ranch. assisted by Sam
Hall and Harry G. H. Virley, brought
in a band OF nearly 1900 head OF
horses this morning, 10 60 20 the
California ranches Of the firm.
II cars can be obtained in time the
shipment will be made this even .ng.
Most OF the horses, il is understood,
will go 10 -4lroy, and Mr.. Bankenre
will accompany them.
The daily silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1903-1907, 1903-06-11
X. of p. Grand Lodge

The grand lodge Knights Of Pyth-
las was called TO order this morning
at 10 O'Clock in the Castle Of Amity
No. 5, in Reno. The Gazette OF yes
terday says: The caravan OF the D. o.
X X. will arrive tomorrow evening
az O'Clock and viii I'll RenO's streets
The Arabs will have a band which
may and may not 'sooth the savage
beast" The caravan will be dusty
from the alkali dust Of the desert and
Reno will be the first oasis" it has
ca amped in for seven months. The
Arabs are all right and so is the cara
van.
The daily silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1903-1907, 1903-06-11
STATE NEWS
BRIEFLYTOLD
Late News Notes Gathered
From Many Places in
Nevada
ABOUT WELL KNOWN PEOPLE
Accidents and Incidents Told In
Our Exehanses--Notes on
the States Growth.
ABOUT WELL KNOWN PEOPLE

H E. Randall has resigned as prin-
cipal of the Battle Mountain school
to accept a position in California
]. E Gignoux of Dayton. has gone
TO st. Paul. Mimi, to attend the meet
ing Of the supreme lodge A. o. U. W.
During the carnival in Virginia City
there is to be a shooting for trophies
By the different gun clubs Of the
state
Delegates to the grand chapter and
grand lodge of Masons in Virginia
City. were entertained at a banquet
Tuesday evening.
Next year the work in geology at
the state university will be in charge
of John A. Reid. who was for some
time connected with the butter plant.
Miss Martha Hicks has been reflect
ed principal of the Tonopah school
for next term. and Miss Elva Patter-
son will again direct the primary
F department.
E. Goes saloon at Verdi was enter
! ed Sunday night by thieves, who car
ried away $50 in money. two gold
watches, a revolver. 500 cigars and
several bottles of whiskey
/ The automobile will be in operation
between Ely and Wells this week.
! carrying six passengers and 1,4o0
pounds of freight. The distance. 140
miles, will be made IN ten hours.
VIM. A. Marsh and Henry Stimler
have disposed of their mining claims
in Grandpa district. near Tonopah,
and have received $1,000 down on a
bond OF $40, 900. says the Enerprise.
Governor Sparks Hon. ]. A. Yer
ington and c. H. E. Hardin. Nevada S
commissioners to the St Louis fair,
are hard at work. They say they are
meeting with success in obtaining ex-
hibits that viii reflect credit upon this
state
Lieutenant Governor Allen is quot
Ell as saying that the construction OF
irrigation canals. for which bids are
now advertised. into Churchill, means
a great increase Of population in that
county in which the price Of land has
already materially advanced.
The carnival queen contest on the
Comstock is becoming interesting
Miss George Beckert is now in the
} lead with lIe1 woes while Miss Lllli'
Richards is second with $50. Alto
gether there is close to 1000 vote:
polled.
The Springfeld-NevadaM Mining com
pany received for the 276 ounces o
gold sent to the Carson mint the nea
sum of S4.4I6. The gold ran $lo al
ounce. The run was only fifteenth
; of the amount of ore on the dump
Journal.
In is stated that Virginia City's car
nival fund has reached the s4oo
mark. This insures roaring tim
ON the Comstock on the I'd. Sd an'
.th of July. The city will be elabor
atelv decorated and everything pos
? sihle will be done 10 take care or IN
! visitors.
D CT. Short of the overlnad stables
! received a very valuable present thi
: morning from a friend in Alaska Tn
d gift is a silver fox which is a very rar
e and costly animal. Their pelts ar
, worth about $500 and are sought afte
: very much by the -four hundred =
! Telegram.
The daily silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1903-1907, 1903-06-11

,,.,o Reliable, Covering the field thoroughly;
s,Ir sud Uupreiudieed. Published with the In
,.,,,oo Of keeping the reader informed, and
dining to DO Injustice to none'
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-07-03

Louis II. Hofmeister, a merchant OF
Tucson. Ariz., formerly a popular res
ident Of Las Vegas. writes to his faith
er-inlaw, Chas. Sporleder, In part, as
follows: II don't know what is the
matter with our beloved old town; ev-
erybody seems to be fighting every
body else. There seem to exist a
worse antagonism between the two
towns than ever before. This gives
the city a black eye with all outsiders,
All the travelling men who come here
bring a Dad report. This certainly in.
jures the town. LIS Vegas needs broad
guage leaders to bring the two fac
tions together. A house divided
against itself must sooner or later
fall. I cannot express to you how
sorry we are to hear Of these con
slant fights between our old friends
and neighbors."
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-07-03

Mrs. II. II. Wheelock the sweetest
c~ontralto soloist Las Vegas ever had
among her many talented musicians
and who is nov living in st.
Louis, Is visiting her father at Della
ware, Ohio. She will go east this
week and leave Katharine at Mr..
Wheelock's home while she goes to
the Danville sa~nitarium for a few
weeks stay. MI. Wheelock Is sales
manager for the immense firm Of
Simmons Hardware company.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-07-03

A portion Of the new uniforms for
the Military band are now on hand.
The boys will not be able to appear in
their new outfit tomorrow as antici-
pated as the manufacturer could not
fill the entire order by the Fourth on
account of the great amount Of work
to be done. The band boys will give
a oncer and dance some time during
the present month when they will ap-
pear in their new uniforms.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-07-03

The evening schedule on the cleo
trio line proved last evening to be a
most welcome and popular innovation,
Nearly $50 people were carried to
the springs and back between the
hours Of 8 and 10 o'clock. Those who
made the trip were delighted and will
want to repeat 1t often during the
summer months. The schedule as an
nounced yesterday will be carried out
until further notice. II may be in
terferred with somewhat tonight by
the extra for this evenings dance ut
the Hot Springs. but will be carried
out as closely as possible,
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-07-03

The program for the Y. M. G. A,
nsesaIns Ganaay AUTONOMOUS ~ : .'.l.-s.
In the Baptist church parlors will be
exceptionally interesting. All men
and boys are invited. Admission free.
Prof. h. T. Blair OF Albuquerque,
Clyde Garham and Theo. Chacon, and
also the association male quartette,
will participate In the musical part CT
the program. "The Journey of a
Day will be the subject Of an i'd
dress by Mr.. G. A. Schooley. Don't
forget 1t.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-07-03

The services at the East Side Cath
Ole church on Sunday will be Is fol
lows: First IA will be said at Z
a. m. and the second mass sung at
10 a. m. The choir Of the church I'M
der the direction of Chev. Pietro Buzz
ii will render Rosewig's mass in F.
Prof. II. T. Blair will assist on the
violin. Signor Buzzi win sing "Cujus
MISUNDERSTANDING the offert0ry.
Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament
will be given Immediately after high
mass.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-07-03
Services Resumed.

Morning worship will be resumed at
the Presbyterian church Sunday next,
July 5, at II o'clock, the pastor Of
floating. No evening church service
till further announcement. Sunday
school and Christian Endeavor servic-
es at the regular hourt. A cordial
welcome TO all.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-07-03

Yesterday the maximum tempera-
ture In Las Vegas was 81 in the
shade. It was the same In Baltimore,
Mo. Here people congratulated each
other upon the pleasant weather.
There people we're Frustrated by the
heat. In Baltimore the humidity was
about fifty per cent. Here 1t prob
ably wasn't Ave per cent.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-07-03
CHURCH ANNOUNCEMENTS.

BAPTIST CHURCH: II a. m.
preaching by the pastor. Subject
"Thc church and the Lords Supper.
Communion observed. Z p. m, Y. T.
8. G. f.; s y. m. preaching by the
pastor. Subject. a winning race"
FRANK c. WARD, Pastor.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-07-03

The remains of Mrs. l.. W. Leonard
will be placed on board No. I pas.
senger train this afternoon for ship
nent to Loveland, Colo. This morn
Ing a large number OF friends viewed
the remains at the Lewis undertake.
ing rooms.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-07-03

Signor Buxzi. Prof. Blair and FIR.
Pouget will sing In the old town
church on Sunday evening for bene-
diction. Miss Katie Stapp will pre-
side at the organ. The time Of the
service is set for Z p. IN.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-07-03

w. Il. Gortner. secretary OF he
asylum investigating committee An
ishcd the transcript Of the volumin.
Gus testimony taken before that body
today. Mr.. Gortner made three copies
Of the report. an original and two car
bon copies, each OF which composed
SEQ typewriter pages.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-07-03
MEADOW CITY HAPPENINGS

hours In advance, and only through
local notice in The Optic. If $50 peo-
pie decided to go, probably ten times
that number. or $500, read the notice.
Advertise In The Optic for results.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-07-03

Miss Katherine Meloy Of Salisbury,
Wis, who has been out in California
ON a protracted visit, is spending a
few days with her old friend, Mrs.
w. G. Hayden, on her way east.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-07-03

The sightworthy events at The
plaza tomorrow are in charge Of the
II. Romero Hose company. The mem
bers of this organization have work.
ed hard for the success of the pro-
gram. The company put up the d.
nero for the fireworks. The money
for the prizes was given by the west
side merchants.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-07-03

The grocery stores will close 1t
noon tomorrow. July 4th. and will be
open from Q to s O'Clock In the even.
ing for the delivery of perishable sup
plies. Other stores as a rule win
suspend business entirely after noon.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-07-03

/. Jesus Ma Quintano, county supcrin-
tendent. has been balancing up his
books for the first half OF the ascal
year and reports all the different dis.
tricts in very good financial condition.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-07-03

Any person who is guilty of throw
ing firecrackers or other explosives
near ladies or children or under the
feet Of horses tomorrow should be
summarily dealt with.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-07-03

The regular monthly business meet
ing the Presbyterian G. Il. society will
be held this evening at the residence
of Il. G. Herlow.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-07-03

Quite the finest social event of The
summer will be the ball TO be given
by the Fraternal Union at the Monte
yuma July "a. BE sure and save the
evening for this affair. The members
Of the order are already making elab.
crate preparations for the delightful
function.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-07-03

District Clerk Romero has been bust
~ engaged the last few days in getting
out his quarterly reports to the county
and %semi,annual report 10 Uncle Sam.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-07-03

Two hundred and nifty people made
ehe trip up to Hot Springs last night,
Which was announced only twepty-four
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-07-03

Mr.. and Mrs, Ely and babe from
Dodge City. Kans.. are visiting Con-
ductor West. M. Ess = . run from
Dodge City to La Junta.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-07-03

An injury on the Fourth OF July is
Just as painful. and the doctors bill
Is just as large. as II 1t happened on
the fourth OF June.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-07-03

The doctors and lawyers who will
participate in the baseball match 70.
morrow afternoon are requested 10 be
ON the grounds by $3.50 sharp.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-07-03

All the afternoon trains are late.
They are expected to arrive between
8 and 6 this evening.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-07-03

The Military band win furnish mu-
sic In the Plaza all day tomorrow, be-
ginning at II a. m.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-07-03

A mechanics lien has been filed by
Good & Co, against the Dawson rail-
road for $300.0
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-07-03

The temperate record for yesterday
was: Maximum, ~tshade). 80; mini
mum. so; mean, n.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-07-03

Pedro cedilIo gives a dance at Buff
falo han tonight.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-07-03

The postoffce win observe sunday
hours tomorrow.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-07-03

Tom Deyine came down from a
northern mining camp to celebrate the
Fourth.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-07-03

The stores Of the city win be open
tonight.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-07-03

The board Of county commissioners
will meet on Monday.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-07-03

Grand p%yrotechnic display IN tho
Plaza tomorrow night.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-07-03

The wife of Juan Romero was very
Ill last might with heart trouble.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-07-03

Baseball in the morning and base
ball in the afternoon tomorrow.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-07-03

One eye brw was askew like
And one way over here.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-07-03

Great Fourth Of July dinner tomof-
row 1t Duvall's. 1t
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-07-03

Fourth Of July smoker at the Mon.
iezuma casino tomorrow night.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-07-03

The fire companies should be ready
for prompt action tomorrow. But,
then, our companies are always ready.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-07-03
Julv Fourth. EVENING.

When Johnny closed his day Of bliss
His face was very queer.