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The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1908-01-03
Thieves MAKE RAID
ON BANQUET HALL

NJ. Jacobsen, ono OF the trusie+s Of
the Gardnerville school, called At
this Office last Monday and in.
formed US Of 4 petty theft that &C.
cured at the school house last Fri
day evening, and short time be-
fore the students had assembled to
participate in the annual banquet.
1t seem that the pupils had con-
tributed toward q bountiful sup
ply Of oranges, nuts, cake, etc., and
they were placed in the banquet
hall. However, when the hour AZ
rived for the big feed, 1t was dis
covered that sneak thieves had
made way with . big portion Of
the eatables, much to the disgust
Of those present.
Our informant stated that he
had secured damaging evidence
against certain parties who were
undoubtedly implicated in the
steal and with little more infor-
nation, they would be taken be-
fore . Judge and given a chance to
explain why they entered the
school building and stole. "This
il not the first time," said Trustee
Jacobsen, "that supplies for an ee-
casion like that Of last Friday
night, have been stolen and We d.
not intend to stanl for such con-
tsmptabls tricks and we are de-
tsrmined to prosecute the guilty
ones if possible"
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1908-01-03
ROAD NOT OF.
FlCALLY CLOSED
Has Been Practically Abandoned
Since Railroad Was Extended
to Carson Valley.

Editor Record Courier: Having
had the occasion, a few days ago,
ty make . trip over the old Desert
road and was surprised to find in
one place that q wire fence had
been built across the road. Kind
ly advise me through tho columns
Of your paper a. to whether or no
the county commissionsss have
granted such privilege, or if that
road has been recently condemned
and closed to the travelling public.
CITIZEN.
In answer to the above We will
state that as yet the Desert road
has not hesn officially closed by
the Commissioners and il . fence
has bsen built it is without their
permission. Several years ago .
bitter fight was made to close the
above mentioned road, and for
personal reasons. At that time
two of the county commissioners
fought the proposition with the re-
suit that the road remained open.
However, at that time, consider
able teaming from Carson to Mono
county was in progress and travel
on the desert road was quite brisk.
Since the railroad has been OK
tended to Carson Valley, the road
in question 10 very seldom travel
cd. We understand that = petit
ton has been circulated during
recent months, prsyMs the com
mi ssioners to close said roa dbut
so far il has not bsen filed with
the county officials.
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1908-01-03
FULTON DIES
FTER SHORT ILLNESS

telegram WAS received at
La lasl Monday which briefly
III that Wln. Fulton, a former
lent of that place had died
suddenly at Reno Sunday
noon. From what can be
led il seems that the deceased
been employed in the mines
,nopah during the past year
was in Reno spending the
bays with his family when
Ia. the result of pneum IN a,
Etook him.
y. Fulton was about fifty yea s
and for many years was en-
kd in different mining claim.
kne Nut. He was we'll known
.rson Valley and was n hard
iug man. Until her removal
emo a few years ago, his wife
1ucted the Central hotel Mt
Soa. Beside the widow the de-
.sd leaves three grown step
|dr~n, Mrs. Dora Allen, Mr.,
n. Mccormick and Frank Smith,
mourn his loss.
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1908-01-03

From the report of State Bank
Examiner Major II. Miller who is
now Searchlight examining into
the affairs OF the bank there that
the liabilities of the institution
we're $4,000, ths. Assets about S.
600 and that some securities which
belonged to the bank were located
at Los Angeles whore they were
hypothscated. The bank examin-
or stated that it would be necess-
ary to have a receiver.
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1908-01-03
Bride So, Groom IA.

Mrs. Fox, widow of the late John
g. Fox of Carson, was married Al
Los Angeles. Calf, Christmas day
to Martin l.. Kelsey, of Melton,
Massachusetts. The bride is SO
years of age while her affinity is
in the golden sunset of life, being
"A summers. =.
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1908-01-03
Untimely Demise
of Mrs. B. Dake

Mrs. Burt Dake died in Carson
Wednesday morning fronr an at
tack of pneumonia contracted less
than week ago. Seldom has it
been our duty 10 record 30 sudden
a death. A dark gloom spread
over the entIre community when il
was whispered from one to another
on New iers's day that ths life
OF this estinable youg lady had
terminated 50 unexpectedly.
Deceased WAS about 20 years OF
age and was the eldest daughter Of
Mrs. +. n. Hansen of Genoa and
at which place 'he young lady re-
sided until Christmas day, a year
ago, at which time she was mar
ried to Burt Dake, u resident OF the
same town. After their marriage
they moved to Carson. About two
months ago child WAS born to the
couple, and just when the young
mother WAS enjoying the happiest
time of her life, she was taken
from those she loved.
To mourn her loss she leaves .
devoted husband, mother, Two
brothers, two step sisters, William
and Henry Champagne, and Rose
ond Ruby Hansen.
The funeral will take place at
Genoa on Saturday, January l4th,
at two o'clock and the interment
will be in the Genoa cemetery.
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1908-01-03

The last storm rendered the roads
through Diamond valley and in
the vicinity Of Markleevills in bad
shape. The snow drifts in place
are several feet deep.
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1908-01-03
UNfAIRNESS OF
5. P. RAILROAD
Discrlminstes Against Nevada's $
Interests While the Commission
Sleeps On.

Here are few facts given us
this week by one who has beer
shipping farm produce to Gold.
field and other Nevada mining
camps from this Valley during tn.
past year and serves to illustrate
most vividly the discrimination
practiced by the Southern Pacif,
company:
The freight rate on hay, shipped
in car load lots fr,.m Minden to
Goldfeld is $l4 per nearly
the same price the prducer receives
for his hay. The Utah farmer
ships bis hay to Gold6el, distan-
twice as far, for - per ton. The
superior quality Of Carson Valley
hay make it possible to continue
shipments to Goldfeld, the con-
sumner being willing to pay sew
eral dollars per ton more for our
hay than for the Utah product.
To help matters along, just after
the financial depression which
swept the land few months ago,
the Southern Pacific issued orders
that all freight must be prepaid on
shipments from Carson Valley.
The shippers met with this request
and paid with clearing house re-
ceipts and checks on solvent banks.
However, their latest is an order
demanding cash in advance on all
shipments from this Valley.
In California the same railroad
will haul a carload of hay $50
miles for $3.50 a ton.
II the Railroad Commission of
Nevada would emerge from its
trance and awaken to the I'm
mediate needs of our people, those
of Nevada might be made to be-
live that such Q commission is
really in existance. At the rate
are they accomplishing, or at
tempting to correct freight evils,
discrimination against Nevada will
be going on for the next million
years. What the people of Nevada
are crying for is immediate relief.
Today while the railroads are
crushing the very life out of Neva-
da our Commission seems as un-
concerned as an undertaken at n
funeral.
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1908-01-03
cenerous Gift to Straneer.

wnils psddling turkeys in Car
sisw days before Christmas,
hr Thompson furnished a big
turkey free of charge to a party
om he does not even have the
a,ure OF knowing. 1t happene
but like this: Peter had Just
Sds sale and while delivering
turkey someone lifted the r..
Inning bird which hs had left in
wagon.
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1908-01-03
NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that be-
cause of the extra time and labor
required in shoeing horse with
sharp shoes, the price will here
after be $3.50 per set of four shoes.
CHRIS NIELSEN.
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1908-01-03

There is still room for three pu-
s in my Gardnsrville class.
bpis of all grades accepted.
aw word 1T Ritchfords. Philip
hll, Teacher OF Piano and Har-
|y.
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1908-01-03
Remains Shipped Home.

The remains of Thomas Higgins,
the young man who died in Gard
nerville on Christmas day from
an attack OF pneumonis, were
shipped to Sutter Creek last FRI
day for burial.
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1908-01-03

Miss Wilson, who presides over
Mottsville school, returned
sinesday from n visit with her
Irn,s at Battle Mountain.
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1908-01-03

Ace Mitchell, the Hickey four-in-
hand captain Of industry, of Topaz,
drove in few days ago
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-09

Anniston, April S.-(Speeial 1.-The board of commissioners for Calhoun county con- vened in the commissioners court room of the county court house Monday after noon, and when interviewed while in ses- sion they unanimously declared against working the county conviots on the pub lie roads, in so far as this county is con cerned, believing that the system now in vogue is the one that Is the most expedi- ent.
 Calhoun county is at present expending about S12,000 year on her public roads, and it is generally conceded that this county ranks among the first counties of the state in this respect. Hence there has recently been very little agitation of the subject, notwithstanding the fact that 1t Is generally known that the people can at any time get better roads under exist ing laws by petition from the voters to the commissioners court, which body is empowered to call an election for the pur- pose of testing public sentiment on the advisability of a bond issue or additional taxation.
 The criminal class in Calhoun county is not very large, and the convicts are usually "short termers,'' as they are called, there scarcely ever being more than 10 in the mines at one time. They are let out for SIS month for each in dividual. This system has given satisfac- tion and there is no disposition to change 1t, the commissioners stating that if the convicts were employed to work the roads by the county they could hardly accomp- fish enough to pay for. the purchase of equipment and employ the guards neces- sary to such an innovation. In fact the question of the employment of the con- victs by the county was brought before the people very prominently about two years ago, when the proposition was de-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-09
BRYAN CLUB PORM MED
 AT GUNTERSYILLE
JOHN w. ToMLINSON MAKES A
 STRONG DEMOCRATIC APPEAL
 TO THE VOTERS OF MARSHALL. REYBURN PRESIDENT OF CLUB.

Guntersville, April S.-(Special)-A large crowd assembled here today from over the county to attend the opening of court and the organization of Bryan club. The large court room was filled to overf1owing at Il o'clock when Hon. D.. A. McCord, chairman of the county dem ocratic committee, called the meeting to order and introduced Hon. John w. Tom linson of Birmingham, who spoke some thing over an hour upon the political is- sues and democratic prospects. He re- ferred especially to the determination of the minority leaders in Congress to force the republicans to either vote for or against the bill requiring publicity Of contributions to political parties Tor cam paign purposes. Whether this becomes a law or not that higher law, public opin- ion, has already decreed that corporate funds shall not be used for political pur- poses He further showed that without the use of these funds, under the exist ing favorable conditions. when over q million men were out of employment and when the republicans are at sea as to remedies, the result would De ueHlo- cratic victory.
 At the conclusion of MT Tomlinson' s speech a Bryan democratic campaign club for Marshall county was organized. Nom nations of different officials were made from the audience as follows:
 w. c. Reyburn, register in chancery' president Senator J. A. Lusk, Repre- sentative w M. Coleman and other prom inent democrats, vice presidents; .. G. Fennell and A. R. Kearneyt secretaries William Starnes, treasurer, and E. A. McCord chairman of a large campaign committee, with representation in each beat in the county. It was estimated thar 700 or 800 voters participated in the or ganization of the club.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-09
LOUISIANA MAKES OFFERS ID
 KENTUCKY TOBACCO GROWERS

New Orleans, April S--A plan to invite tobacco growers from those portions of Kentucky which have suffered from night riding to settle in North Louisiana, where there are hundreds of thousands of acres of tobacco lands, was announced tonight by Manager Trezevant of the New Orleans Progressive union. This body has had the matter under consideration with the state commissioner of agriculture, Charles Schuler. He says that highly satisfac- tory results have been obtained at the North Louisiana experiment station of his department In growing and curing tobae- co, and that there are large areas of land in the northern section of the state on which experienced tobacco growers can make excellent profits. Mir Schuler says that the state board of agriculture Is ready to assist those desiring to cultivate tobacco in Louisiana.
 The Progressive union has written to the leading commercial organizations of several North Louisiana cities, including Shreveport, Monroe, Minden and Alexan- dria, asking them to cooperate in bring ing tobacco growers to the state.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-09
CAlhonn Spends $12, GOO
 Annually Or Her Roads

cidedly discouraged. The commissioners, though, are not opposed to the employ ment of convicts by counties as a gem eral rule; they believe in the expediency Of that system where there are A large number Of long-term convIcts, and in ar gulng against the system as quoted above they confine themselves exclusively to local conditions
 The opinion of the board was summed up with reference to road improvement. though, m the statement of Commissioner M B. Wellbcrn, president of the First National bank of Anniston, who said: That county which has the most money will generally have the best roads; and, In my opinion, the best way to get the money is by an issuance of bonds"
 A. H Sheppard, clerk of the city court and convict agent for Calhoun county, Is bitterly opposed to the working of convicts In the mines, this fact having bep learned when he was asked for in- formation in regard to the revenue de- rived by the county from the present sys- tenn of employment. He said.
 Tt Is a disgrace to our civilization to send men to the mines for such petty of- lenses as we are doing today. Why, sup pose you should be indicted by the grand jury for carrying concealed weapon, and on being found guilty you should be un- able to pay the fine and costs in your case, you would be sent off to the mines, garbed in convict's stripes and branded as a felon, when, as q matter of fact, that one offense would by no means prove that you were guilty of moral turpitude. In so far as working convicts on the roads Is concerned, 1t may not be the most eco- nomical system that could be adopted m this county, but it is certainly the most humane system. and I would favor it If 1t would even defray the expenses of keeping the prisoners"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-09
ADVERSE ACTION ON
 MAIL SUBSIDY BILL

Washington, April s-By a vote or eigh to seven the House committee on postoffices and postroads today virtually tabled the ocean mail subsidy bill.
 The bill as introduced in the House recommended second-class mail vessels carrying United States mall 10 south America, the Philippines, Japan, China and Australia to the schedule of pay for first-class vessels, an increase of s2 to A per mile. The bill passed by the Sen ate similarly raised the pay for second class and third class vessels, an extreme increase from $1 to $4. In the House com mittee today after vigorous debate, a motion to substitute the House Dill Tor the Senate bill failed by tie vote stated.
 If is now understood the committee will take no further action on either bill.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-09
GIRL GRABS PRISONERS LEGS
 AND PREVENTS HIS ESCAPE

Murphysboro, H., April S.-Miss Sera Hanson, 17-year-old daughter of Sheriff Sylvester Hanson, interrupted jail deliv- cry during a storm early today She was awakened by the storm and glancing out the window was surprised to see pris- oners climbing down past her window as they escaped from jail. Bravely she seized the feet of one man and held on while she screamed Justify to her parents. Her mother went to her assistance and held to the prisoner while Sheriff Hanson rushed into the cell room and prevented seven prisoners from leaving. Six pris- oners had effected their escape through a window from which bar had been pried. Four of the fugitives are negroes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-09

at the Braswell theatre last Friday night. MT. Garner is a finished pianist and di- rector and had the young men exeellently trained.
 'The programme was varied and very pleasing. All of the members of the club did well. Among those deserving of spe- cial mention were the soloists, Messrs. Hobbs, Chapman, Peebles, Ward and Mar echal The quartet, Messrs. Chapman, Peebles. Parks and Cabaniss and the whistling of MT. Graham. These numbers were eneored enthusiastically.
 "The bass voice of MT. Cabaniss was most excellent and the 'Mocklng Bird by MT. Graham exceedingly fine. MT. Hobbs and MT. Mareehal/ sang quite a number of funny songs, all of which were en- cored. Some one in the audience sent Up a request for MT. Hobbs to sing Grati- tude which he did with telling effect"
 The following criticism appeared in the Selma Times:
 Those who were present at the Uni versity Glee club concert were not only entertained but were treated to sweetest harmony creditably attuned and Director Tom Garner can indeed feel proud of the Glee club sent en tour this year.
 ''The ensemble work of the some 20 odd members of the club is excellent and the solos, duets and quartets are beyond ad- verse criticism
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-09
Sleep

Sleep is nature's rel building period, when the energy used by the brain, muscles and organs is re- newed. If you lose sleep, your system is robbed of the strength sleep should give. Continued loss of sleep multiplies this loss until you become a phys ical wreck. Dr. Miles Nervine quiets the i1ri- tated nerves and brings refreshing, invigorating sleep. Nervine contains no opiates, and therefor leaves no bad after-effects
 For over two years I suffered un- told agonies; my friends thought I was going crazy. I could not sleep nor rest at all. tried different doc- tors, but failed to find relief. My head would ache all the time; was like one drunk; could not concentrate my mind. and was so restless and worried that sleep was out of the question. After taking one bottle of Dr. Miles Nervine felt wonderfully changed. am now Oh my third bot tie and am gaining all the time. I and am able to do my work"
 MRS. MAY SCOTT, English. Ind.
 Your druggist sells pr. MIIes' Nerv. Inc, and we authorize hlm to return price of first bottle (onIy) If 1t faIIs 10 benefit you.
 Miles Medical Co.,, Elkhart, Ind
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-09
BITTER ENMITY
 CAUSES ARREST

Winnipeg, April s.-Herbert Wright, a Canadian customs official at Emerson, Manitoba, twas arrested at Moves, Mlhn, today, at the point of revolver, by a United States immigration officer on charge of having smuggled into the United States May French who had been denied admission to the United States two weeks ago. Herbert Wright IS son of Mayor Wright of Emerson. He was taken to Crookston. Minn., for trial this afternoon. There is much bitter feeling between the officials of the two povernments at Emerson and Moves
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-09
crand Jury Charges Peonage.

Greensboro, N. O., April S.-The grand jury of the federal court, now in session here, returned true bills chsrg. ing peonage against J. w. Prim of Mecklenberg county, cotton mill man, and also against the following persons connected with the construction of the South and Western railroad in McDow- ell and Mitchell counties: D. S. Mad den. J. H. Powers, J. H. Harris, Joe Tally. w. P. Radcliffe, James Finley and John P ElmOre.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-09
New Katy Railroad Director.

Dallas, Tex, April S.--The only change in the. directorate of the Mis- souri, Kansas and Texas railroad at the. annual meeting held in Dallas to- day was the selection of Cecil A. Lyon to succeed Myron T. Herrick, formerly governor of Ohio.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-09
Arbitration Treaties.

Washington, April s.--Arbitration treat ies with Great Britain and Portugal and naturalization treaty with Salvador were ordered favorably reported today by the Senate committee on fnrAizn re- lations. :.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-09
.LENTEN TOPICS OF
 GENERAL INTEREST
MT. Crawford Entertains At
 Dinner At Country Club
PLANNING CHARITY BALL
Notes Here and There of Interesting People and News of the Day In the World of Fashion-ln-
 formal Bridge Parties.

MT. George Gordon Crawford gave brilliant dinner party to MT. William E. Corey of New York last evening in the guests including officials of the furnace companies in the Birmingham district, a notable group, each name significant in industrial development
 The decorations for the dinner were most elaborate, costly roses and delicate exotics being used lavishly, while the tropical wealth of the conservatories made palm-like interior. The walls of the dining room were garlanded with smilax, which eliminated in a canopy, umbrella like, directly over the circular table.
 Fashioned entirely of hot house smilax this canopy had deep fringe of lilies of the valley, and into it's delicately woven effects were studded American beauty roses and miniature lights shining through scarlet shades.
 The decoration overhead was no more elaborate or beautiful than the table itself, which was covered with a placque of American beauty roses and delicate ferns. This placque extended to the candles, Whose lights glowed> beneath American beauty shades.
 One of the handsomest features of the dinner were the dinner cards, which were done in water colors and represented in miniature the various furnaces in the dis trict. The picturesque ruins of old Tan nehill with '1S52" decorated one of the dinner cards. Garlanded with American beauty roses, the cards of unusual size completed the beautiful details of the din- ner. They were the work of Miss Lucille Douglass one of Birmingham's most tal- ented young artists
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-09

MT Richard F. Johnston has returned from Montgomery where he went to at tend the Norman Chambless wedding.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-09

The board of directors of the Society of the United Charities held meeting yes- terday morning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-09

Mir Thomas B. Smith and MT. John w Newburn have returned from Montgom- cry, where they were among the out-of- town guests at the Norman -Chambless wedding.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-09

Mrs. A. G. Williams left yesterday for Denver. MT. Williams went west for his health and will be away indefinitely.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-09

MT. and Mrs. Walter Sessions have ta- ken possession of their handsome new home.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-09

Mrs. Dita H. Kinney of Washington D. C., who was recently in Birmingham, the guest of the Daughters of the American Revolution, and who has since been in Montgomery, has returned to Washington While in the south Mrs. Kinney, who is at the head of the bureau of army nurses, delivered a series of lectures on nursing in the home, many representative south ern women attending the entire series