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The daily silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1903-1907, 1904-01-15
STOLEN COAT RECOVERED
It Is Believed the Thie YES Are
in Jail II re

On New Years day valuable fur
ccat belonging to Mr.. Patterson was
stolen from a room in the Commercial
ficers up and down the road, and few
days ago Constable Mccoy received
word from Constable Wolf of Lovelock
that he had two young men arrested
that had coat answering the descrip-
tion. Mr.. Patterson was. informed and
he left for Lovelock yesterday to get
the coat. The young men were con-
victed of petty larceny and sent to
Winnemucca Jail, one for sixty days
and the other for six months. The
latter had a bunch of skeleton keys
on his person when arrested.-Elko
Independent.
Mr.. Patterson was in this city yes
terday, after having made a trip to
Lovelock for the purpose of Identify
ing the coat He stated that when the
coat was produced by Constable Wolf
II was impossible for him to say posi-
lively that Ii was the one stolen from
him, for the reason that 1t had been
dishgured as If to make recognition
difficult or impossible. Whole hand
fuls of fur had been pulled out and
the coat cut in various places, but in
the pockets were found pair of nit
tens and a chest protector which he
positively identified. He saw the coat
In Lovelock after night, and has taken
arothep trip to Lovelock to see II again
being confident that 1t Is the one taken
from his room In Elko.
The daily silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1903-1907, 1904-01-15
FOUR THOUSAND IN
A RIOT
Disturbance on Hong-kOw and
Canton RailrOad-F0reign In
terests Cause the Clash

Hongkong, Jan. A.-A riot is re-
kow Canton railroad, about 1000 cool
les participating in the disturbance
The United States consul here has
telegraphed to United States Minister
Conger at Pekin.
The London News today prints a
dispatch from its Shanghai CORE
spondent announcing that there was a
continued deadlock in connection with
the affairs of the Hankow-Canton rail-
way
The Belgians are pressing for ex-
elusive control of the northern section
and 1t has been suggested that the
entire American interests should be
bought out.
The shareholders apparently are ag-
reeable to this proposition but China
declines to sanction any modification
of the contract which would permit
such a solution.
1t was announced from Brussels De-
cember 10Th, that the United States and
Belgium interests in the Hankow-Can-
ton railroad had signed an agreement
by which these interests were to be
separated and the railway divided into
two sections. the Belgiums to controi
the northern section and the Americans
the southern section. The board OF
directors was to be composed Of Bel
gians and Americans in equal num-
Der.
The daily silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1903-1907, 1904-01-15
Dowie in California

Los Angeles. Jan. H.-John Alexan-
der Dowie. of Zion City, H.. with his
party of Zionists supporters. has ar
rived in Los Angeles. He announces
that he will remain in California until
leave San Francisco for Australia.
He denied the report that he was TO
build Zion City in Southern Califor-
nit. but states that 1t was very likeiy
that he would found city either on
the gulf or the Pacific coast.
He states that he expects to return
to Zion City from his trip around the
world about June 30th.
The daily silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1903-1907, 1904-01-15
HAPPENINGS IN OUR
OWN STATE
Late News Notes Gathered
From Many Places in
Nevada

Reno councilmen have ordered i'm
portant changes in the opera house
to provide escapes In case of fire.
The supreme court has affirmed the
decision of the lower tribunal In sem
fencing Robert L. Burns to twenty
years imprisonment for robbing a man
at Wadsworth.
Professor Scrugen, of the university,
has instituted an elementery course
ton with the course in mechanical en-
gineering, which is now the course
In electrical engineering IN conjunc-
in the college. The new course is
elective to the juniors of the college.
and many of them have registered in
it.
The examination for cadets in the
United States revenue cutter service,
which was to have been held at Reno
this month, has beeen postponed to
February 25, 26 and 27. The United
States civil service commission has
announced this change in view of the
fact that there were but few appli-
cants for the examination.
The wreck of the steamer Callam
between Smith Island and Dungeness
last Saturday brought grief to a Com
stock home, says the Enterprise. In
the list of those drowned was r. G.
Campbell, a son-in-law of Mrs. III.
Marx of this city, being the husband
of Miss Berdie Marx. Deceased was
a prominent resident of Washington,
and at the time of his death he he'd
the office of state forester. A 'tele-
gram received from Seattle yesterday
afternoon stated that the body had
not been recovered.
Governor Sparks. in an interview
published in the Utah State Journal,
had this to say of the adaptability of
Nevada soil for sugar beet culture:
ut has recently been demonstrated
that in not less than four of our coun-
ties we have a great acreage of sugar
beet land. Beets from various sec
tions have been tested. and stood the
test well. All we need to open up the
sugar industry in Nevada is about
81 600, 900 capital, and I believe-I hope
at least-that before long somebody
with that amount will recognize the
opportunity"
Eastern Sugar Cured Hams. Ice per
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EWsOFOUR NEIGH
BORS
Social, Church and Personal
News of Paradise, Gather
ed by "Pelagius"

Chas. Byrnes returned yesterday
from a fortnight's visit at Reno.
Mr.. B. F. Riley came in on Mon
days state. having been on a visil
to Carson City.
Dr. Bice. who has been in Winnie
mucca a few days, returned home to-
day.
Mrs. Lye has been on the sick list
this week.
Geo. Riley is home again after a
visit to Carson City and Reno.
Born--To Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Stocks
or Thursday, January 7, fine large
baby boy. All are doing well.
Mrs. Burge is still on the sick list
Rev. Father Burns preached a very
interesting and appropriate sermon
Sunday morning to a fair sized con-
gregation.
At the regular meeting of the Re-
bekah Lodge held last Wednesday
evening the following officers were
duly installed by Mrs. H. Alexander
D. d. p: L. B. Ward, N. c.; Miss
Eva Byrnes, ". g.; Miss Louis
Schwartz, Sec; w. r. Kilbourn. Treas
urer; o. N. Martin, I. G.; Miss Minnit
Schwartz, Ward; Miss Alta Bradshaw.
Con-; Mrs. e. Gillian, Chap; Mrs. H.
Alexander, r. s. N. G.; Miss OIL e
Bradshaw, L. S. N. G.; Alex Shaw,
r. S. ". G.; Lorenzo Recanzone. l..
s v. G.
The reception rendered the l. o. o. F.
by the Rebekahs last Saturday even
ing was in every way a grand sue
cess. A very pleasing program was
given, and games of various kinds were
played. After few hours of social
good time. which was enjoyed by all.
tables were spread upon which was
placed everything that could adminis-
ter to the appetite. About seventy
five members and friends were pres
ent, and all left the hall feeling much
good will toward the Rebekahs fol
their royal entertainment
PELAGIUS.
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IN SUEz CANAL.

Suez. Jan. 14.-tireat interest Is man
ifested here In the movements OF the
Russian and Japanese warships In
the canal. -
The Russian armored cruiser Dimit-
ri Donskoi has arrived at suez and
is coaling near the British armored
cruiser King Alfred. which also is
bound for the far east.
Tne japanese armored cruiser Kas-
aga left PORT said for Suez today and
was shortly afterwards followed by
her sister snip. the Niasin.
At about the same time, the Rus
sian battieship Oslabya arrived at PORT
Said.
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Notice to the Public

Notice to the public Is hereby given
that r.. III. Conner has leased to r. s.
Conner, for the term OF five years the
hotel. saloon and general freighting
business heretofore conducted by the
said r. H. Conner. who. in retiring.
desires to thank his customers of the
past for their liberal patronage. and
to assure them that the new proprie-
tor will merit a continuance OF the
same by prompt attention to business
and courteous treatment
+. 5. Conner will pay all debts OF
the business contracted In the past.
and all outstanding accounts are to
be paid to him. l-l2-l2t
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ApyIcEs pIscoURAGING.

Washington, Jan. 4.-Secretary Hay
and Mr.. Iakahiia, the japanese MN
lister. held conference today at the
conclusion of which the Associated
fress was informed that the japanese
reply to Russia's last note had been
completed and was on its way.
1t is learned that the answer. while
not an ultimatum, expresses dissatis-
faction with Russias latest proposals.
1t is further learned that the question
OF Manchuria is not eliminated by
Japan in her reply but that something
In the nature Of counter-proposition
are sugggested.
Advices on the far eastern situation
received at the British embassy are OF
q gloomy nature.
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PRESS is SILENT

st. Petersburg. Jan. 1.-THE Rus
sian press, generally speaking, Is y. e
serving silence regal ding the Chinese
American treaty and eIforts to eiieii
an oiiiciai view have proved unsuccess-
full.
The Novoe Vremya. referring to the
far eastern situation, declares hussia
VIII not accept Japan's challenge TIL
all peaceaple expedients are exhausted
adding:
''if war comes Europe should under
stand that II Will mark the beginning
of a great struggle between Christ
ianity and heatnenism. the results OF
the EARTH"
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Japan NOT PREPARED.

London. Jan. IA plivate dispatch
from Toxic says. that in spite of all
reports to the contrary the Japanese
troops Will not be thoroughly prepar-
ed to start for Corea on the scale oe-
sired in the event of such step be-
ing considered necessary before the
first week in February.
This Is considered significant, in
conjunction with Baron Hayasni's es-
timate that the negotiations are likely
to extend for three weeks longer. and
as supplying an additional reason 70,
Japan answering in pacific tie. ms.
1t Is also pointed out that In three
weeks time Japans new cruisers will
be practically out of all danger.
Several Of the diplomats here do
not share the British foreign Office
complete pessimism believing Russia
will give in at the last moment.
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Announcement to the Public

The proprietor of the City Bakery
begs to announce that owing to the
cool weather. fruit and vegetables
will be delivered three times a week,
only-Tuesday !, Thursdays and Sat
urdays. S!-ci ial orders will receive
prompt attention. Leave orders with
driver of wagon or at the store. Store
Will be closed on Sunday from ! to
o'clock In the afternoon.
l-12-tf. #. HAUER.
The daily silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1903-1907, 1904-01-15
SHORT NEWS NOTES
FROM EVERY
WHERE
O0ings of the Day Reflected
and Condensed for Busy
Readers
THE HISTORY OF THE WORLD
Told In Short Psragraph The
latest lnteiligen from
All Sources

Washington.-Secreta Shaw has
appointed James H. H. Cansten of the
state Washington, collector of GUS
Rico. with compensation of $4,500 per
aLnum.
Junction City, Kan.-Captain John
X. Wright, pioneer railroad contract
or who has built thousands Of miles
of railway in Kansas. died at his
home here, the result of a stroke Of
paralysis. aged SO years.
Scottsdale, Pa.-The coke trade
seems to have started upward with a
rush after it's long period of depres-
ovens have been fired and the pro-
duction increased 10000 tons.
New York.--The executive commit
tee of the Union Pacific met here but
the meeting was said to have been
wholly routine in character and no ac-
ton was taken regarding an additional
vice presidency or the general manag-
ership.
Atlanta, Ga.-Attended by military
heroes and with the homage Of his
state and the southland, Gen. John
b. Gordon, soldier, statesman and
! citizen, and the south's last great fig
ure of the civil war. was buried in
Oakland cemetery.
Havana-The senate "Wednesday
night after a long debate approved
. iii rs,sx, TD1l,
to increase duties in his judgments
of to exceed thirty per cent more than
the rates as adopted by the house to-
day. The bill now goes to President
Palma
Middlesboro, Ky.-By request OF
. Major j. w. Campbell commanding,
every confederate veteran, every Son
of Veteran and Daughter of the Con-
federacy in Bell county ceased work
and bowed head at 10 o'clock Thursday
morning In honor of General John B.
Gordon.
Malone, N. Y.-Jos. Wright, an in
specto- of Chinese, and James Hodges
were killed in a freight wreck near
this city today. Fireman Frank Mitch
ell was fatally injured. Wright was
watching for Chinese to prevent their
crossing the border. The fireman and
two other men were hurt slightly.
San Francisco.-The transport Sher-
idan, Captain Peabody, which arrived
last night from the Philippines. went
to her dock late today. She brought
no an III, norcanuarc 21 in tho etaar-
age, and 1895 men of the 2Sth regi-
ment, which went to the islands three
years ago and has seen much service.
Auburn, Ind.-The Farmers Bank
failed to open Thursday. A notice
posted on the doors promised that the
bank would pay dollar for dollar. The
bank had a capital of $4,000 and three
months ago had $4,000 deposited. but
failure of the Mcclellan Bank and
other northern Indiana banks caused
steady run.
San Francisco.-A suit for sl.5So.o00
was instituted here in the United
States circuit court by Thos. j. Duffy
against Jafet Linedberg and John
Brynteson Of Nome, Alaska, and the
Pierce Mining company of Seattle,
Washington. the latter corporation be-
ing engaged in mining In the Nome
district. The suit grows out of a
dispute of long standing. the plaintiff,
Duffy. alleging that the defendants
took the amount he claims out of his
claim known as No. l Below Discov-
cry on Anvil creek, tributary TO
c.. lt,%, ITa
also asks for interest and costs.
The daily silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1903-1907, 1904-01-15

London, Jan. 14-.Tne British foreign
officials said tonight after reading t..e
japanese reply TO the last Russian
note that it only takes the clisis a
step furtner in a less hopeless oirec-
tion.
The advices received by the foreign
office made them fear that Russia
would not accept Japans reiterated
demands.
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HOME NEWS TOLD IN
PARAGRAPH
Personal and Local Items of
Interest to All, Picked
Up Today

Chas. Wallace, of Reno, is register
ed at the Busch hotel.
G. T. Pope came in from Battle
Mountain yesterday evening.
D. C. McMullan. of San Francisco,
is business visitor here today
Our Taste Hams. 1Sc per pound at
Browns. 1-S-6t
The Fashion Cafe will be open every
night until IL o'clock. j-15-tf
Twenty-eight bars good Laundry
Soap, $1.00. at Browns. 1-S-6t
A. E. Poole, a San Francisco travel
ing man. is doing business here to-
day.
The "Yon Yonson' company arrived
this afternoon in their special car at
tached to No. 6.
Il. r. Jenkins. of Battle Mountain,
was in Winnemucca today on business
and returned home on No. g.
Violet Glycerine Soap. perfumed with
violet odor. 25c a box. Brown Bros.
Drug Store. tt
In the district court yesterday de-
cree of distribution was ordered en-
tered in the matter of the estate OF
John Poole. deceased.
c. E. Birdsall and family and E. j.
rivals on last nights No. 8, and are
staying at the Lafayette hotel.
In the matter of the estate of Gilman
Reil, deceased. Attorney Ducker Sc
| cured an order today setting apart
the homestead to the widow. Mrs.
Elizabeth Reil.
1t is reported in Reno that s. H
Kitto. of Humboldt county, will be
| assistant cashier of the Carson City
house of the Nye and Ormsby County
Bank.-Carson News.
| Chas. E. Watson. who is assisting
/ in gathering display of Nevada's pro-
ducts representative of her resources
| for exhibition at the Louisiana Pur-
chase Exposition, is in town today.
| Lessons given by a thoroughly COM
petent teacher on violin and mandolin
Rates reasonable. Music furnished
for all occasions. Sig. l.. G.. Auletti
p. o. Box Sc If
| Dave Cardana returned home yes
terday from San Francisco, where he
has been visiting for several weeks.
He states that the weather in Call
fornia is delightful, but that rain is
badly needed in many portions
yhA o,-fio
hard to fit individual is invited to call
on F. G. Kirchner, the tailor. A suit
of clothes made by him will give you
satisfaction. Bear in mind that he
carries only the latest styles and pat
terms. If
County Assessor J. w. Guthrie re-
turned yesterday evening from Car
son, where he attended the meeting
of the state board of assessors. He
states that he heard a great deal of
talk in regard to the Western Pacific
road, all of which was favorable to
early date.
Frank Riley, of Winnemucca, is 50
much impressed with East Reno In
general and the Robson tract in par
ticular, that he has invested in Il
number of lots, says the Gazette. In
few days he will let a contract for
the construction of two cottages and
hopes to have the buildings finished
in time to assist in accommodating
the crowd that will arrive when the
move takes place.
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INSISTS ON SOVEREIGNTY.

Lonaon, Jan. l4.-Mlnister hayashi
received tooay the text OF the Japan
ese reply TO RUSSIA last note. IL does
not contain an uitamatum, but reit-
crates Japan original demands win
what Baron Fhayasni terms "A modi-
fcatlon upon a minor point"
Ine question OF Chinese sovereignty
in Mancnuria and Japans sphere OF
The daily silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1903-1907, 1904-01-15
Get Your Tickets, Boys

Our customers are reminded that
the first grand distribution OF presents
at The Leader will take place next
Saturday, January I6. II you have no
tickets, get some, and get all you
can. One ticket given away with
every drink on cigar at the bar.
13-4t. MARINO BROS.
The daily silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1903-1907, 1904-01-15
FavOrs Reciprocity

Des Moines, Ia, Jan. 14.-General
Albert b. Cummins was inaugutated
governor of Iowa for the second time
today. In his inaugural address, Gov
ernor Cummins was outspoken in his
advocacy of reciprocity.
The daily silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1903-1907, 1904-01-15
Havre, Montana, Burning

Great Falls. Mont, Jan. IA dis
patch from Havre. Mont, Gays ter
rific fire is raging there which has al
ready destroyed over 100000 worth of
property and threatens to wipe out
the town.
A ffty-mile an hour wind is blow
ing, and without water works or a
fire department the chances for the
town look bad.
Fire started last night In the Bank
saloon shortly after IL o'clock but was
gotten under control after destroying
$50, 900 worth of property.
A spark in the basement of the
Stringfe drug store started the
names again shortly afternoon and
the business portion of the town Is be-
.ng wiped off the map.
When in need OF stationery you will
The daily silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1903-1907, 1904-01-15
MORE RUSSIAN SHIPS.

Constanptinopie, Jan. 1.-two large
vesseIs belonging to the RUSSIAN volun-
teer meet, carrying troops, passed
through the Bospnorus toaay bound
for the far east.
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Praise Presidents Action

Portland, Jan. 1.-THE following
resolution was introduced today in
the National Livestock convention and
adopted:
Resolved, That the sincere thanks
of the entire membership of the Ma
tional Livestock Association In con-
vention assembled at Portland. Ore.
Is hereby enthusiastically rendered
President Theodore Roosevelt for his
untiring and successful efforts to bring
about the building of the great Pa
mama canal, the completion of which
will in the judgment of this organiza-
ton be the crownng achievement of
the twentieth century,
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JAPAN PREFERS TO
!. DELAY
Actions Indicate That She Is
Not Prepared to Go Against
the Russians Just ret

Toxic, Jan. 1.-THE situation here
IL apparently unchanged.
1t is reported tnat a majority OF the
powers recognize Japans demands az
being most mooerale.
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1t is well known, of course. that
"Yon Yonson." is a comedy with sew
eral meritorious features. Gus Heege,
the author. was man who knew the
human heart and in writing "Yon
Yonson" he furnished both daughters
and tears for the amusement and de-
lectation of his audiences. Being a
comedy there is also introduced both
singing and dancing and Manager p.
]. Kennedy has this year given par
ticular attention to these features. At
Armory hall Friday evening, Jan. 10.
The daily silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1903-1907, 1904-01-15
A Dollar a Dozen

Royal Bread. the sweetest and best
you ever ate, twelve big loaves for a
dollar. Made In Salt Lake, and re-
ceived fresh every day. You can get
1t at The Fashion Cafe or A. Ruck
teschler's grocery. Try it-youll like
It, 14-tf
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Hot Tamdles Every Night

We are serving hot tamales ever,
light at the news stand. Finest voJ
ever ate. Caii ana Try Them.
H. w. DUNCAN.
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Company Is Satisfied


=. =. + + = 7. =. = + =. + = r + + !
T. George S. Nixon, of Winnie :
I. mucca, was inReno last night. .
+ He had just returned from Car .
+ son, where he attended the :
4. meeting of the board of assess .
+ ors. "The rating of the board :
+ on the Southern Pacific was :
i very satisfactory" said Mr.. :
4 Nixon. by raising the valua- :
+ tion and lowering the rate the .
!. cost to the company IL practic- .
Il ally the same. Reno Journal. .
X January IA. :
I. 1. 1. i. I. !. 4 I. i. !. 4. T. i. + + 4.
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Grocery List Nv" 10 q low priced
wonder. Mailed rree. Write today
Carloads or family orders Of Quah,.-
TsldhussA Z Co.. sacramento <-ett
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CLAIMS BILL EXTENDED.

Washington, Jan. 1.-THE senate
committee on foreign relations today
authorized favorable report on an
amendment to the diplomatic and con-
sular appropriation bill providing for
the appointment Of consul at An
fung. at $4,000. and a consul at Dali
ney at $500.
Immediately after the senate was
called to order today Mr.. Pettus. from
the committee on military affairs, re-
ported the bill extending till 1906, the
time for the settlement OF claims on
states for the equipment of troops for
the Standardization war. The bill
passed.
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Forty different odors In bulk per-
fumes. SO and rs cents an ounce. Brown
Bros Drug Store. #
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SCOTT BEFORE COMMITTEE.

~~'~
Washington, Jan. 1.-THE commit
tee on Industrial arts ana expositions
today heard Harvey W. Scott, editor
of the Portland Oregonian. and presi-
dent of the Lewis and Clarke Exposi-
ton company, in support of desired
appropriation OF $2.125.000 for the ex-
position. which is to be held in Port
land. Oregon. in 1905. The appropria-
tion also was advocated before the
committee by Representatives Cush-
man, James and Humphrey. OF Wash
ington. and Williamson and Hermann
Of Oregon.
A delegation from the Pacific coast
accompanied Mr.. Scott.
Washington. Jan. H.-Delegate Will
soI of Arizona, appeared before the
house committee on territories today
and made an argument for the Arizona
statehood bill.
His argument was devoted to the
legal and statistical rights Of Arizona
to be admitted as a state.