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The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1906-1908, 1908-03-07
MONDAY

Two mining notices, Crescent;
one mining notice, Bunkerville;
one appointment Of constable,
Las Vegas; two mining notices
and one mining deed, Pioche;
one real estate deed, Los Ange-
lea
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1906-1908, 1908-03-07
TUESDAY


Two mining notices, Crescent;
one death certificate, Phoebe, one
mining deed, Phoebe; one proof
of labor, Pioche.
WEDNESDAY
One real estate deed, Salome,
Arizona; one appointment depu-
ty clerk, Phoebe.
THURSDAY
One real estate deed, Los An,
geles; two real estate deeds, Las
Vegas; one real estate deed,
Highland, California.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1906-1908, 1908-03-07
Instruments Recorded

Daily Transactions In The County As
Taken From The Recorders Office
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1906-1908, 1908-03-07

Blank location notices, proofs
of labor for sale ct RECORD Office
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1906-1908, 1908-03-07

Data Of first publication Feb. 30, 1908.
Data Of last publication March 81. 1905.
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-18
TWO DEMOCRATIC
CONTESTS LIKELY
Los Angeles Delegation and goth
of San Francisco May Be
Called Into Question
spEcIAL p1spArcH 70 rHE cALL

FRESNO, May 17.-Unless the various
conferences of party leaders shall prlng
ABOUT an amicable settlement OF a GOOD
many existing differences tonight ana
unKnot few of the tangles that no"
exist, there is a prospect before the
credentials committee of the democratic
state convention of at least two warm
battles tomorrow afternoon.
From the south come rumorS or
contest against the seating OF part
or the delegation from Los Angeles
county and another contest has de-
veioped in the thirty ninth district In
San Francisco.
The San Francisco contest Is secuted
by the leaders of the anti -McNab fac
tion, which carried the thirty ninth.
yet it promises to be the warmer of the
two in case both of them reach COM
mittee
The thirty-ninth is the famous aims
house district, and the organization
battle there was fought by Frank h
Gould and Bert Schlesinger, McNab's
personal lieutenant. The anti-organiza-
ton forces stole a march in the dis
trict, however. and carried the primary
by a. majority of about 80 votes
Immediately there was storm. and
accusations of Illegal voting were made
by the McNab forces. Documentary
evidence has been prepared and broad
hints have been given out that some
sensational facts will be brought to
light at the hearing before the creden-
tials committee
The anti-organization forces take lit
tie stock in the claims of the regulars,
however, declaring that the rumors Of
serious contest are merely a bluff.
Nothing definite is known about the
alleged Los Angeles contest. There
have been numerous rumors of seri-
Gus fight in the southern district and
notice of a contest has been filed.
Whether this will be pushed probably
will depend on the developments over
night and on the outcome of the efforts
that are being made to effect a peace
full settlement of the chairmanship
squabble.
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-18
Will NAME TAFT
ON FIRST BALLOT
Returns Show That of $50
Delegates to Chicago SIT Are
Instructed for Secretary

WASHINGTON. May 17.-All the $50
delegates to the republican national
convention have been chosen. On the
face of the returns SIT have been in
structed for Secretary Taft, 26 more
than sufficient to nominate on the first
ballot. In addition the managers of
Secretary Taft's campaign claim Sc
delegates by Endorsement and 81 by
declaration. In such cases specific in
structions were not given, but a pref
erence indicated by resolution for Taft.
The managers add these 81 to the
SIT instructed delegates, making a
grand total, on which they rely, of 5S4.
The allied opposition does not credit
Secretary Taft with contested dele
gates or those by Endorsement or
declaration. BY placing all the con-
tested delegates against him the allied
opposition allow Secretary Taft only
S55 instructed votes, giving all other
candidates 231, leaving 226 uninstructed
and ia contested.
The allies announce a determination
to continue fighting, although the cleo
tion of delegates has been completed.
They intend to carry their contest TO
the floor of the convention at Chicago
A first ballot nomination would afford
the allies no opportunity to barter for
the transfer of their "favorite SON.
delegations.
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-18
TYPIcAL FARM RESIDENCE IN GLENN oOUNTY

Another triumph for irrigated lands
converted from great wheat ranches
into small and profitable farms OF 10
90. 80 or 40 acres. has been recorded
through the success already achieved
by the Alfalfa Farms company. which
is subdividing and selling large irri-
gated tracts in Glenn county. The
company is Offering farms OF small
acreage. already under irrigation and
planted to alfalfa, on an easy payment
plan which practically makes the land
itself bear two-thirds of the burden Of
cost.
The settling up OF the estate OF the
late DR.. Hugh ]. Glenn, a pioneer OF the
Sacramento valley country. has opened
the way for the subdivision of a portion
OF his rich ranch lands lying about
four miles west of Willows. the county
seat of Glenn county, on the west bank
of the Sacramento river, 100 miles
north of San Francisco. A thousand
acres has been subdivided into 10, 20, 80
and 40 acre farms. which have been
put under irrigation prior to being
placed on the market. The water Tor
Irrigation purposes Is taken from the
Sacramento river few miles north
OF the Glenn ranch and distributed
through canals and laterals to every
farm. The consequence is a fertility
and productiveness Of soil that is un-
surpassed.
The rich. loamy river bottom land
will raise anything that Will grow In
California, but in order to secure the
Quickest and most certain returns 1t Is
being planted to alfalfa for the earliest
crops. 1t is estimated that. with al
falfa for a beginning, the land will pay
substantialIy so per cent OF the pur-
chase price each year after the second
wear. Alfalfa should yield six TO eight
crops per year Of from IL to tons
per crop. The first years cutting viii
generally average 4 tons to the acre.
the second year tons to the acre and
the third and subsequent years 10 or
70 tons per acre. The alfalfa can be
sold under ordinary market conditions
al from 81 to $40 per ton loose on the
field or at from SO to S13 per ton baled
at willows or at Jacinto. the steamboat
landing on the Glenn ranch
The Alfalfa Farms company Is sell
ing the farm tracts at s125 per acre. to
be paid in installments OF $3.50 per
acre down and $3.50 an acre per month.
The land is planted by the company and
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-18

the receipts from the crops. minus the
cost Of handling. are credited to the
purchase price. Under this plan the
purchaser is assured a substantial ball
ance at the end OF three years. with
the land fully paid for and with title
clear, at a cash outlay by himself OF
only about $40 for each 10 acres.
The estimates made by the company
handling the land are based on actual
results obtained on land under the
Central canal system, and the future
develOpment of the land by irritation
should double the value Of the property
in three years. The great Sacramento
valley Is taking on new life and is
destined to become a great. thriving,
populous, healthy community OF Ameri-
can citizens. Where there have here
tofore been more than thousand
acres Of land TO each inhabitant. and
that inhabitant a land owner and grain
grower. the time Is close at hand when
there will be more than 100 inhabitants
to each 1000 acres in the valley ana
the vast population will grow wealthy
on the products OF the soil because OF
its wonderful productiveness under tr-
rigatiOn.
The climate and soil OF Glenn county
are especially adapted to the growino-
Of Alfalfa, but conditions are eauaIlv
favorable to the growth OF citrus ana
dectduouS fruits. vines and other rrod
uctS. The climate is healthful ana
churches and schools have already been
established. making conditions Of life
comfortable and even luxurious. IT fs
the chance OF a. lifetime for the moor
man 10 secure home IN a rich. fertile
country, where opportunities for fbs
future are Of the greatest. A splendid
idea OF the character OF Glenn county
can De obtained from the handsomely
Illustrated booklet. issued free nv ~
Alfalfa Farms company.
Excursions from San Francisco to in
spect the Alfalfa Farms company.
lands are run every Saturday aftarno,,,
the parties returning on Sunday The
start IS made from the conpany,s offlces
at 4oS Monadnock building at f!s6. tbs
visitors reaching willows in the evsn-
ing Automobiles are used for the a.
speetion the next morning and the re-
turn to San Francisco Is made IN tho
afternoon so as to reach san Francis,r
at o'clock The cost OF the fr,r a,
So.lo, which Is credited on the ccnfra.e
IN the event that a purchase is mnd@
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-18
AMATEUR DETECTIVE IN
JAIL WITH HIS PRISONER
William Meyers of CaIistOga
Strikes a Snag When He
Reaches CITY

In times past. it seems. all the sturdy wood
choppers in the vicinity OF Calistoga have been
much In the habit Of prasing the keen detective
instinct Of William Meyers, one of the lustiest
Of their number They persuaded him to take
a correspondence course in detective work ex-
planning that no doubt, as a result, his services
would be vastly In demand by the departments
Of big cities. William did he was urged.
Thursday, while conversing with q Calistoga
youth named Frank Lee, II was reported TO
Meyers that Lee was deserter from the army
with comfortable reward out for his capture.
Per the instructions in his detective manual
Meyers first flashed his badge on the bewildered
young man, and then speedily clapped handouts
on him. Yesterday he brought him to San
Francisco and lodged him In the city prison 1t
was while be was explaining the ceverness of
the capture to an admiring crowd that he sud
denly pulled gun on Attorney Horace Ford.
Patrolman Cullinane arrested him quicker than
a wink. His star was taken away from him
and 50 were his handouts and the gun. and he
was locked up charged with carrying concealed
weapons.
Last night Meyers expressed much disgust
at being compelled 10 remain in the same
prison with his own prisoner, and declared dislike
for detective work in general.
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-18
SELL FISH FOUND ON
SEIZED u. S. STEAMER
Disposes of Cargo on American
Ship Found Fishing in
British Waters

VANCOUVER, B. c.. May 1.-THE American
halibut fishing steamer Francis Cutting seized
last Tuesday off the northern end of Vancouver
island by the Canadian fisheries cruiser Kestel
while fishing inside the three mile limit was
today formally turned over by Commander New
combe TO the custody of Collector of Customs
Bowel.
Acting instructions from Ottawa Com
mander Newcombe today disposed OF the Al 600
pounds OF halibut found on the Francis Cutting
when she seized. The fish were sold In
Vancouver at the current market price. Agents
of the Seattle owners of the Francis Cutting
are in Vancouver aud in communication with
the minister OF fisheries in an attempt to secure
the release of the steamer under bonds. 1t is
not believed here, however, that that, minister
will consent to release the steamer.
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-18
LA TOILETTE INTENDS
TO NOMINATE ROOSEVELT
Wisconsin Senator Hopes to Dis
rupt Taft Forces and
Boost Own Stock

SPEClAL DlSPAlCH 10 TIE CALL
MILWAUKEE,. May IA scross Of gold''
speech is now Senator La Follette's hope of sue
cess at the Chicago convention.
His friends have given up hope of his making
respectable showing of delegates, but it is
understood that he will secure PROXY from
Wisconsin and appear on the floor and on the
FIRST day deliver a notable oratorieal effort BY
this he hopes to win prominence in the race for
1912.
1t is generally understood in Wisconsin that
the campaign this year is made simply to give
him fighting chance in 1912, with the added
corporations working through Taft campaiTners.
He intends. after getting before the convention
on the first day, to add to his program the
nomination of Roosevelt. He hopes to make 50
striking address that be can disrupt the
Taft forces and bring about the Roosevelt nomi-
nation
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-18
RALLY OF RELIGIOUS WORKERS

LONDON. May 17.-Delegates from thou
sand dioceses scattered throughout the world
have been selected TO attend the Pan-Anglican
congress to be held In London In June. These
delegates, including laymen and clergymen, will
In most be accompanied by their bishops,
and II the prophecy OF the organizers is full
filled, the congress will rank among the great
gatherings of religious workers. Most Of the
American bishops have sent their acceptanees
and as each diocese in the United States will
America will be well represented as regards
numbers and ability, All the colonies will
have their Spokesman and missionaries from
every portion of the globe are coming to tell
OF their work among native tribes.
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-18
HAVE NARROW ESCAPE
FROM DEATH IN FIRE
Women Are Carried Painting
From Blazing Residence
in Oakland

About 1910 this morning the large residence
at 1910 Market street was totally destroyed
by fire and the occupants of the house barely
escaped with their lives.
There was scarcity of hydrants in the neigh
hood and only the most heroic efforts of the
hremen saved the district from a severe CON
fagration.
er Of the house, discovered fire in the rear of
his fat, which WAS the top one, and by the
time he had aroused the members of the house
hold the fat below was a mass of flames Miss
Claudine Miller, guest of the Schopp family
was carried out fainting and the other IL oc-
cupants Of the fiat were compelled to seek safety
in their night clothes.
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-18
BANK OF RAWHIDE ASKS
FOR POLICE PROTECTION
Discovery of Plot to Steal Ore
Leads to Assignment
of Guard
Special DISPATCH TO THE CALL

RENO New, May flowing to the large
quantity Of ore being taken from the Truett
Rawhide it has been deemed necessary Ny the
management of the bank to ask for protection
from the state authorities and detachment of
the Nevada state police has been sent to Raw
hide to guard the bank until such time as a
shipment can be made. The ore includes some
Of the richest ever mined in the state.
There are a number OF desperate characters
In Rawhde and II was discovered that a plot
was on foot to loot the bank. They had char
tered an automobile and intended to take their
booty in that vehicle into Death valley. The
ring leaders found out that their plot was dis
covered and left the country before the author
tiles could complete the chain Of evidence against
them. 1t has since been found that the members
of the gang were still plotting TO rob the bank.
hence precautionary measures have been taken.
Ashcroft, IL; Reed, H.
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-18
MANUFACTURERS ELArEn

NEW YORK. May 17.-Believing that the
resolutions passed by both houses of congress
at Washington Saturday for an Investigation
of the tariff system marks the first step toward
the establishment of a permanent commission
to consider proposed changes in tariff schedules.
members of the National Association of Manu-
facturers. here for the annual meeting which
begins tomorrow, expressed themselves as grati-
fed at the action OF congress and particularly
with the form which that action took in the
senate.
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-18
WHITE IS ARRAYED
AGAINST GAVIN 'McNAB
Brother of Late Senator Saws He
Is Opposed to All Bosses
in Politics
SPECIAL DISPATCH TO THE CALI

FRESNO, May l7.-Among the arrivals on
the late trains tonight was Edward White OF
Santa Cruz, brother OF the late United States
Senator Stephen n. White
Count me against MeSab on any proDosi-
ton that comes up" said White II am
against bosses in politics and am opposed 10
McNab IN season and out OF season. However
! hope there viii be harmony In the party this
yesr-
Another late arrival was NJ f. Cochrane Of
San Rafael, who seems 10 be against eyervhr,dv
but Is also demanding harmony.
have been against MeNah.'' he said. ssbut
well by Bell and that he Is now asking TOO
much of IT, However, ] don't know what
shsll DO until have sized up the situation
here.
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-18
ALABAMA DEMOCRATS no VOTE

MONTGOMERY. Ala. May I7.-For the first
time in the history Of the state the voters OF
the democratic party win vote direct FOR a
presidential candidate In the democratic urinary
tomorrow. The names OF John A. Johnson and
William J. Bryan will be upon the ticket and
the candidate receiving majority Of the
votes cast viii have the Alabama delegate TO
Denver Instructed for him.
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-18
CITIZENS RESENT ANARCHY

MoNRovIA, Cal, May 1T.-Incensed because
A report that W T. Nelson. carnenter bas
spoken IN disrespectful terms of the American
Gag during snarchistic argument crowd
Of citizens chased Nelson TO his home after he
had assaulted c. l.. Fischer with a stone and
gave him until o'clock today to leave town.
Nelson went 10 Los Angeles within the time
prescribed and his family followed.
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-18
SAYS POLICE CAPTAIN
STOLE PAVING STONES
Man Alleges Officer Tried to
Drain Canals of Venice; Held
in Detention Ward

rs this Captain Duke Of the San Francisco
police department. asked August Pollen, a
resident OF the Italian colony, yesterday.
Yes" said the captain.
Well, sir. you may consider yourself under
arrest ! have warrant here charging you
with having attempted TO steal all the paving
stones IN the city Of Vienna. Furthermore. vot
are charged with having conspired with several
in Venice"
The was taken to the central emergency
hospital and placed in the detention ROOM and
today be viii be examined to his sanity
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-18
Dis o. THIRsr on pEsERT

SAN BERNARDINO. May I7.-Neyvton Baer. a
watchman employed al the property OF the sara
tOga Springs mining company a San Francisco
corporal tion. was found dead 20 miles north OF
the springs on the desert Friday. Baer went in
search Of stray horses two weeks ago From the
condition of the remains II was seen that he
had died of thirst.
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-18
ARREsT DEpuTy sHERIFr

SPRINGER, n. NJ, May 1T.-Deputy Sheriff
W. II. Farmer of Dawson was arrested here to-
day In connection with the robbery of the strong
box OF the Wells Fargo express company Of
$4,000 at French last Thursday.
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-18
BIDS FoR NAvY ToRAcco

WASHINGTON. May 1T.-Bids are to be
opened June at the bureau Of supplies and
accounts for 100. 900 pounds Of tobacco for the
navy. These supplies are 10 be IN addition
g the amognt already contracted fsg for the
tacsl year 1909.
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The NzHla Uz1a AexkazGzN2%@

with feet and gore with their anters.
These antlers. however. they shed in
March and April, although new ones i'm
mediately sprout forth. Whereas every
American boys and girls conception of
reindeer is one i'll which the deer is har-
messed to a sled or sleigh, nevertheless
the breaking of reindeer to harness Is
fraught with more periS and difficulties
than any bronco buster was ever called
upon to go through. Timid in the eX-
IRENE. the deer cover and cringe when
approached by their herders. The break
ing process begins when they are very
young and when they are first battered.
This familiarity the deer bitterly resents-
The halter lead is securely fastened to a
firmly planted post and the deer is left
to fight it out alone He tugs and pulls
and bucks and swings until he becomes
exhausted and then he is taught to lead.
When sufficiently cowed and tanned the
deer is harnessed to heavily laden sled
and allowed to run and leap and buck to
it's hearts content 1t generally takes
anywhere from one to three weeks to
break deer to harness, and in many in
stances it Is a year or more before 1t
becomes thoroughly trustworthy and gem
tie in harness.
The reindeer are as fleet as the wind
and far stronger than dogs, and for this
reason they are almost universally utll-
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lied in transporting Uncle Sans mails in
the frozen north although experience
shows that they have not the endurance
of horse. The driver OF these deer sleds
invariably bitches up his team in single
file: a stout rope leading from the off
antler of the leader back to the sled is
used by the driver to guide and control
the team. Their usefulness as beasts Of
burden is best demonstrated in the noun
famous regions. as they are agile and
as surefooted as a mountain goat and
for this reason they can traverse trails
that to the uninitiated appear to be inn
paSSable.
AS timid as the reindeer is, however. he
possesses a will of his own, and, like all
children of nature, he is as stubborn as
tow mule. Let reindeer become tired or
take notion that it needs a rest. no
amount of coaXing or beating can make it
bulge from its tracks. Although the jour-
ney may be one of only a few miles.
reindeer is just as liable to stop half way,
swerve from the beaten trail, pick out d
soft spot and lie down, there to remain
until it is good and ready to arise and
continue the journey. In this respect the
reindeer is like unto his new-found mas
ter. the Eskimo. Each is gentle, but
each is stubborn
In one sense the reindeer appeals strong
ly to the Eskimo. The meat of no animal,
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of her day. He united his interests with
hers because it seemed profitable and
business-like move to do SO. They play
ed their game a pair of partners in a
deal where wealth and power, not sem
timent, were the goals at which they
aimed.
Cleopatra was valiant In discharging
her share Of the compact. 1t was her
fleet that gave battle to the ships OF Au-
gustus Caesar at Actium. and the retreat
she ordered was not decided upon until
she saw the chance of victory gone.
And If she did commit suicide by using
the famous asp. as has so often been
told, 1t was because she could not bear
the humiliation Of being conducted back
to Rome in the barbarous manner OF
that time. to be displayed as captive to
prove to the populace the glory Of the
Roman emperor and his forces. 1t was
not sentiment that drove her to the act.
1t was pride, and the desire to spare her
self worse fate.
Signor Ferrero backs up this new pres
entation OF Cleopatra with interesting de-
tail. and it IS probable that tie writer of
the future. the playwright and the poet.
will plan a new kind OF serpent Of the
Nile for presentation either in books or
on the stage.
Slsnor Ferreros excursions into history
began through his studies Of crimnology
He was long student of Caesare Lom-
broso. the worlds greatest expert on this
theme. and it was in the course of his
work that he met the daughter of Lom-
brOso and made her his wife.
They continued to work together. for
Mime Ferrero is herself a deep student
in the question of criminal instincts the
development. transmission and methods
OF correction.
The work of the pair carried them back
into the centuries of the past. and Fer
zero was surprised TO learn how little
he knew of history. that is. history as
he found it out by his own Investigations
of the archives
His studies tempted him TO write a
book which should tell the true story of
Rome. with the pomp and parade omitted
and the human life of the characters
truthfully depicted 1t was a literary
sensation. and ii determined Ferrero
on the proper life work for him