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Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-08-03
M'LENDoN CASE IS NOW
UP TO THE HOUSE

Since the action of the senate Friday in
adopting the Burwell resolution DISMISS
ing s. @. McLendon from office II has
been generally conceded that the deposed
commissioners case has come to an abb
rupt period, as the house is understood
to be overwhelmingly in favor of sustain-
ing the action of former Gov. Hoka
Smith in suspending him from office
All along the vote in the senate has
been regarded as a fighting chance for
Mr.. McLendon. Now that he has lost
that chance and the matter Is up to the
lower house, the public is asking, what
would Mr.. McLendon's status be If, by
any chance, the house should fail to con-
firm the action of the senate and vote
down the resolution which is up to that
body?
The answer is simply this: Mr.. McLen-
don would resume his position on the
commission. He would also remain sus-
pended until next year II the house failed
to vote on the resolution at this session
Of the legislature. just as was the case
with Gov Joseph NJ. Brown after his
removal from office by former Coz. Hohe
Smith.
The possibility of the house failing to
act on the Burwell resolution at this
session is, however, regarded as decidedly
remote.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-08-03
SHOOTS DOWN NEGREss:
WOUNDS TW OCHILDREN

MEMPHIS, Tenn, July S1.-Crazed from
the effects of cocaine and heat, Nose Ed
wards. a negro, shot and instantly killed
Maggie Fowler, negress, mortaliy
wounded her 14-year-old daughter and
s-year-old son, and then committed sui
eide early today, at 6Morgan place,
street in the most fashionable resience
district of Memphis. The shooting Great
ed great excitement in the neighoorhood'
men, women and children rushing from
their homes in terror on hearing the
screams of the frightened negroes and
the fusiilade of shots which Edwards
fired. Both of the children were taken to
the city hospital, where 1t is stated they
cannot recover.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-08-03
TELLS WHAT HE THINKS
OF BOIL WEEVIL

MONTGOMERY. Ala. July SIT. TillIs.
a farmer near F1orala, which is at the
Florida and Alabama line. today sent a
renort TO the commissioner of agriculture,
wilkinson, of what he thinks of boil
ueevIl In his field and the fields Of neigh
bors The bugs. he says. resemble what
is known as the corn weevil, but are
smaller, and are disastrous TO the bolls,
attacking them much as in the cotton ter
ritory infested.
Mr. Wilkinson is convinced that the in
sects found are not the regular weevil.
but as other reports OF like nature are
coming in he is asking the entomologist
Of the Polytechnic school to make a
quick and full investigation. Samples OF
the bugs have been sent for.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-08-03
HERO OF CIVIL WAR
DIES IN GADSDEN

GADSDEN, Ala, July SO.-John H.
Wisdom, one of the most distinguished
citizens of Etowah county whose famous
ride from Gadsden to Rome, Ga, during
the ciivl war, saved the latter city from
destruction by federal raiders under Gen.
eral Straight, died Thursday at Hokes
BLUFF, agec 81. He had been Ill two
months.
Citizens of Rome presented him silver
service for saving the city.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-08-03
ALABAMA WOMAN
DIES OF BURNS

BIRMINGHAM, Ala, July 30.-Mrs. L. NOEL
drift a well-known citizen Of Pratt City, a sub
urb of Birmingham, is dead today, having SUI
fered excruclating pains the result OF terri
BILE burns received this week when her clothing
IKnited after she had stepped on and exploded a
sulphur match.
The woman was envelOped in flames in a few
minutes after the match flashed. The deceased
is survived by family.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-08-03
KILLED AS HE ENTERED
ANOTHER g MELON PATCH

NErTIFToN Miss, July So-Returning home
early Yesterday Alonzo Eddson and several
friends stopped at the melon patch Of Albert
Brown near Nettleton. Brown was on guard
with a shot gun, and when the party entered
his field be fired. Eddison was killed.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-08-03
SENATE VOTES
TO REMOVE
NJ TENDON
Final Ballot on Burwell Resolu-
ton Asking That Railroad Com
missioner Be Dismissed Passes
% to Is.
How Senate Voted
To Dismiss McLendon

For Dismissal-Akin, Bowen,
BurweIl. Blackwell. Galloway. ].
r.. Galloway. r. D. Gates, Conley,
Harrell. Harden. Johnson. Jackson,
Kemp. Mays. Murray. McWnliams.
Perry. Pits. Rutherford. Stevens.
Ward. c. A. Womble. Wood.
Total. 3.
Against Dismissal-Calhoun. Day.
Gordy. Grifith, Irwin. King. Long
ley. Morris. Mathews, Mclean,
Mcdowell. Mccurry. McCuilum,
Mcclure. Patterson, Price, Slater,
Sellers. Total. Is
Absent-Rudicil. J. s., Ward. Jr.,
(Seventh).
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-08-03
CHATTANooGANS ASK
PARDON FOR ELLIOTT

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn, July d-Prominent
Chattanoogans are signing a petition to Gov.
Joseph NJ Brown. Of Georgia, for the exercise
OF executive clemency In the case Of Judd
Elliott, sentenced to hang at LaGrange, Ca
Friday. August Is. for the murder Of q. L.
Rivers at that place 1t is claimed that ELI
Oft is insane His family is prominent In this
city and In Georgia.
Governor Brown had not received the petit
t,on referred to In the foregoing up to noon.
ne has received a number of letters from per-
sons asking clemency and from others seeking
"a have the law take its course Friends Of
the condemned in Chattanooga say he Is crazy.
C,itfzens of LAGRANGE affirm he is sane ard
ought to be executed. The supreme court has
decided against Elliott, and the only course
open for him is an appeal to the pardon board.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-08-03

ny ths vote OF - TO Is, ths senate
Friday afternoon adopted the BurweIl
rssolution. Diminishing Railroad Commits
rionsr zEcLsndon from once.
me vote was practically the same a.
nat On ths Eubst1tuts which was intro
ducsd xhursday.
vote On ths Burweu resolution COM
manosd tnnediassly AFTER ths reading
% fne Journal and continued up 70 las
o'clock. when the senate adjourned untn
II o'clock monday morning.
A number OF senator's took occasion
20 explaAn their votes, which accounted
for the time consumed. Among those
Who spoke were Senators Calhoun, Day,
0rtmth. Harreu. Irwin, Jackson, Long
ley. M0Curry, Perry, Slater and wom-
BILE.
1Er. McLsndon's principal champions
we're Senators LOngIey and Day. The
thiss OF the senator's and cOntsnded that
me c0znnaassaonsr had not been given the
right to defend himself or 20 secure q
fair. trial ,-r s.-sse- -r-... ser-
Those favozng ths Burwe1 rssoiution
based their arguments On the state
msnts that 1Er. McLendon was morally
gul1ty II he was not technically guilty
and was unnt 20 hold once.
me senate chamber and galleries
were crowded 90 their utmost capacity
b. friends Of both sx-aovsrnor Smith
ana zxr. ncLendon-
WAS FIRST WORK OF THE DAY.
The Burweu resolution calling for the
dismissal OF Mr.. McLendon was read I'm
mediately after the reading OF the jour
nal
The ayes and nays were called for
Senator Calhoun. in explaining his vote,
raid he voted aye only on the bond ques-
fion. He said that Nr. McLendon's action
Az regard 20 the bond issue bore out his
statement that he was trying to help q
political friend. He did not think the
shares Of Governor Smith were sufficient
nrounds for dismissal. He read sections OF
me printed evidence. He thought every
senator should state the evidence or
which they based their vote. One com
missioner in this state. he said. had beer
political doom OF the man who had
caused the dismissal
NEr Day said he could not vote for
dismissal. One branch OF the govern
rnent could not assume the functions OF
another He wanted TO know who had
Substituted the general assembly 6
court He thought the Legislature
should be bound by the viii OF The pee
pie Any action giving the general as;
nembly tha. right TO try was revolution
ary There was nothing In the gov
ernor's charges 20 authorize dismissal
Mr.. McIssndon. he said. had dealt In the
bonds 20 help a friend He thought
the EFFORT at dismissal was nothing more
or less than conspiracy.
DIR. Grimth said he thought Mr.. Nc
LHndon had violated no law. He point
"a 20 Mr.. Perry's statement OF Thurs
dav bearing on the commissioners In
nocsnce. He did not think Mr.. Nc
Lendon should be thrown out OF offc'
berans, he had honestly differed with
other senator's He referred to Mr.. Nc
A.andon's physical disabilities; The fac
that he could not be heard in his Owl
defense. He did not believe In kickinl
A man when he was down
Senator Harreil, in explaining his vote
said he wanted TO refute the argument
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-08-03
Heavy Casualties Reported
by Forces in Morocco,

PARIS, July a.-The Mathis CORES
pondent. who has just arrived at Melilla
telegraphed that General Marina, COM
mander of the Spanish forces on the Riff
coast, says he can easily hold his posi-
tion until the arrival Of reinforcements,
when again will take the offensive.
The correspondent says that the Span
ish force is composed OF Il, 800 men, which
will be brought up to $500 when General
Perrero's brigade arrives, and total OF
As guns, including two batteries of 90 milo
metre guns and six mounted batteries.
He says it is impossible even to esti-
mate the loss sustained by the Spaniards
in the big battle OF July q, as the dead
were not Identified and were buried in
common trenches on the field. About SEQ
wounded men were counted as they were
being brought into Melilla on stretchers.
Many soldiers were reported missing.
Out of one company composed Of 800
men only % reported after the battle.
The correspondent was struck by the
apparent indifference of the people OF
MelillA General Marina did not attend
the funeral OF General Pintos. whose body
was followed to the grave by less than
100 persons.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-08-03
Hundred and Twenty
Are Shot to Death

SAN SEBASTIAN, Spain. CBy way of
the French Frontier,) July 31.-An author
itatative parsonage declared tonight that
ten courts-marIal were held continuously
throughout Thursday and Friday. and
that the number OF revolutionists con-
demned and shot Is estimated at 120
About s.000 revolutionists were killed or
wounded by machine guns or rife fire.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-08-03
Text of Resolution
by Senator Burwell

Whereas. The governor has sus-
pended from once s. G. McLen-
don. q railroad commissioner OF
Georgia. and has reported the fact
OF such suspension TO the general
assembly. be Il
Resolved. That the said 8. G. Nc
Lendon be and he Is hereby re-
moved from the ONCE Of railroad
commissioner OF Georgia
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-08-03

On motion Of Mr.. Barrett of Stevens. made
Immediately after the house was called to or
der Thursday morning II was unanimously de-
cided 10 proceed to the introduction Of all new
hills and the following were read:
By Mr. Johnson OF jeff DaVis-To create a
board OF commissioners of roads and bridges and
revenues.
BY Mr. Miller of calhoun-To regulate the run
ming and operating OF automobiles on the puDhc
highways OF the state.
BY Mr. Smith Of Tattnall-To amend an act
entitled ian act to incorporate the city OF
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1909-11-20
LOY[LOCK MAN TO
ERECT new HOTEL

j. H. Bridges, proprietor of the Big
Meadow hotel at Lovelock, is in town.
1t having been reported that Mr..
Bridges had sold his hotel property to
New York parties, he was asked as to
the truth of the rumor and replied:
Mr.. and Mrs. w. J. Fink, of New
York, have secured an option on the
Big Meadow hotel, making a substan
tial deposit. 1t is probable that the
deal will go through.
Believing that Winnemucca is the
coming town of the state, came over
for the purpose of looking over the
hotel situation here. If I can secure
a downtown, central location, it is my
present intention to erect a modern
up-to-them minute hostelrp that will be
a credit to the town and in keeping
with its promised growth. In fact, |
shall do better than this, and will
probably discount the future five OF
ten years.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1909-11-20
STRIKE AT GOLD
BANKS VERIFIED


A. P. Smith, superintendent Of the
property of the Goldbanks Merger
Mines company at Goldbsnks, il in
town for the purpose Of purchasing
gasoline hoist and other machinery for
the mine. To representative Of the
Silver State Mr.. Smith had the follow
ing to say regarding the strike made
last week:
While engaged in crosscutting 1t
the end of the north drift ON the 800
foot level, 200 feet from the shaft,
we encountered two veins with COM
bined width Of 16 feet. One, six feet
wide, is gold ore that assays $50 per
ton, while the other, 10 feet in width,
runs 32 ounces in silver and a in
gold to the TONI
The contract has been let and work
commenced on sinking the shaft An
additional 200 feet, or until tho water
level is reached. For that purpose
Mr.. Smith is in town to buy needed
machinery.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1909-11-20
|PFRFECTINC OPERA
Ting ORGANIZATION

The organization Of the permanent
operating force for the Western Pa
cifc's Humboldt division is being rap
idly perfected.
The first of the week g. W. Root,
who built the line from Winnemucca
to Gerlach, resigned and was super
seeded by Engineer T. J. Wyche, whose
jurisdiction now extends from Salt
Lake City to the California line. J.
8. Spelman has been brought over
from the Salt Lake division and made
assistant engineer of the Humboldt
division.
Division Foreman Kelly has been
placed in charge Of the construction
work on the shops at this point and
Gerlach. In speaking of the matter
to q representative of the Silver
State Mr.. Kelly said: -
CAN our efforts will now be con
centrated in finishing up the shops q
this point and Gerlach. Within the
next few days we viii have force Of
60 men at work here, and expect to be
in a position to handle the motive
power on the opening Of traffic, sched-
uled for the first Of the month. The
hundred new locomotives that have
been stored at Salt Lake are being dis
tributed along the line, one or more
passing through here each day for
California points"
J. W. Smith has been appointed
trainmaster at the Gerlach terminal.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1909-11-20
FIRST NATIONAL BANK
MAKES FINE SHOWING

On the fourth page of this issue of
the Silver State appears statement
of the condition of the First National
Bank of Winnemucca at the close of
business November 16.
Since the last statement, made some
two months ago, cash on hand has in
creased from q trif1e over 100000 to
more than 100000, while during the
same period deposits have increased
in a like proportion.
Tn eoficers Of the bank feel highly
fiattered at this excellent showing, re-
flecting, as it does, the prosperous
financial condition Of Humboldt coun-
ty.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1909-11-20

firearms in the house, went to the cor
raj and saddled the fastest horse on
the ranch and rode away.
"Foreman McReynolds started as
soon as possible to notify the officers.
Arriving at the Toll house Sunday
morning, he telephoned the facts to
Sheriff Lamb, who Immediately set to
work on the case. AS the fugitive had
a long start, was well armed and
mounted, and knew the conutry well,
there was little prospect OF running
him down, so the sheriffs of Nevada,
Idaho, Utah and California were at
once notified and given good descrip-
tion of the murderer.
"Sheriff Lamb started for the scene
of the tragedy Sunday afternoon, ac-
companied by Coroner Langwith of
Golconda, with team and rig, there
being no automobile available at the
time Owing to the fact that Judge
Robins was engaged in the district
court, as defendants counsel in the
Webster ease, he was unable to go, and
accordingly Judge Langwith was sum.
moned by telephone from Golconda.
"The murder is undoubtedly the Sc
quel to the Taylor tregedy of last sum-
mer. After shooting James Edison, Jim
Taylor escaped to the northern part
of the county where he was harbored
by the gang of rustlers' that infest
that locality Learning of his where
abouts. Sheriff Lamb went after the
desperate, and while the latter was
resisting arrest. shot and killed him.
At the time Larkin was a stock de-
tective. with his eye on the gang in
the vicinity of the tragedy, and Tay-
lor's friends gave him the credit of
having discovered the fugitive's hid
ing place and informing the sheriff.
Barr is said to have been particularly
bitter and to have threatened to kill
I.arkin upon the first opportunity.
"Mrs. Larkin, who was stopping at
the residence of Eugene Thaeker dur
'rg her husbands absence, was com
nletely prostrated over the news OF
the tragedy
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1909-11-20

W. E. Lemley, superintendent for
the Warren Mining company at Rebel
Creek, is in town today.
A. w. Stowe and sister, Mrs.. Davsy,
of National, are registered at the La
fayette.
H. G. Cutler, mining engineer for
the National Consolidated Mining COM
pany, is at the Lafayette.
DR.. c. G. Sackett and D. D. Coburn,
of Laurel, Nebraska, are in town.
Mrs. Madge Hammond, Of Elko, 10
registered at the Lafayette.
John G. Taylor, who had been In
town for a few days, left on No. 8
last evening for his Lovelock homo.
G. w. Grayson, Of Beowaws, il in
town today.
G. T. Woods, Of the Elite, will leave
on No. 3 in the morning for Denver
for medical treatment.
James Sloan win leave this evening
on No. 3 for Alameda, California, ON
business and pleasure, to be absent for
a month or two.
H. G. Reich, manager Of the Good
News Mining company, returned from
San Francisco yesterday afternoon and
left for the mines today.
F. A. Bonham, who Is interested
with Assessor Leonard in a lease on
ground of the National Consolidated at
National, arrived from camp last sv-
ening.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1909-11-20
THANKSGIVING DINNER
AT THE LAFAYETTE

The management of the Lafayette
hotel are making arrangements to
give one Of their special table d'hote
dinners on Thanksgiving day. 1t is
expected that this banquet will be fully
equal to the one given last Thanks.
giving, on the occasion of the opening
of the Lafayette grill. Full particu-
lars Of the affair, including the MEM,
will be Published in Tuesdays Silver
State. ~
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1909-11-20
PARADISE STAGE NOW
CONNECTS WITH NATIONAL.

Arrangements have been made for
daily stage service from Winnemuc-
ca to National. Passengers leaving
town on Haviland & Hoskins' Para
disc Valley stage will be able to make
close connection at Willow Point for
National, arriving at the camp at 10
O'Clock p. m.
The return trip, however, win take
two days. Leaving National ct 7
O'Clock a. m, passengers will arrive
at Willow Point too late to catch the
Winnemncca-P Paradise stage the SANS
day, and win be compelled to remain
over night at the station, coming in
the next day.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1909-11-20
NESHoBE CLUB WILL OCCUPY
NEW ROOMS NEXT WEEK

The new quarters of the Neshobe
club on the second floor of the Ruck-
teschtler building have been practical
ly completed. Yesterday the plumbers
finished work on the shower and plain
baths, and now all that remains to be
done is to paint the floor and lay the
rugs.
The club will move in the first of
the week, when meeting of members
will be called for some evening dur
ing the week, notice of which will be
give in Tuesdays Silver State.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1909-11-20
THE SPOILERS AT THE
NIXON NEXT FRIDAY

"The Spoilers will be seen at the
Nixon opera house next Friday even
ing, and is said to be real dramatic
treat. 1t tells story of hearty good
fellowship, hard knocks, that go to
make life real in Alaska. Rex Beach.
that popular author, jumped immedia-
tely in the lmelight of success when
he wrote "The Spoilers" Mr.. Henry
McRae has given the play an excel
lent production, with a strong east,
which is headed by Miss Margaret Os-
wald.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1909-11-20
WILL HOLD SERVICES
AT ST. PAUL's TOMORROW

Tomorrow morning Father Enright
will celebrate mass at st. Paula
Catholic church at 1880 .. m. In the
evening there will be benediction and
instruction.
AS this will be Father Enright's .
first service in Winnemucca, arrange
ments have been made for q special
musical program, at which Miss Mabel
Stewart, of Carson City, win assist.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1909-11-20
SUPT. HARLOwE RETURNS
ON SHORT BUSINESS TRIP

Charles Harlowe, former superinten-
dent of the Western Pacific Humboldt
division, was in town for day or
two this week, settling up an estate
for which he is administrator.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1909-11-20
RECEIVES SECOND STOCK OF
FALL AND WINTER GOODS

Grandel, Winnemucca popular NOR
chant tailor, has enjoyed 80 extensive
a fall and winter trade that hs run
out of suitings and was compelled to
order second supply. The new goods
have been received, and in style and
quality are fully up to the first line.
Grandel is now prepared to supply al
comers with first-class suits, quality
and fit guaranteed. .
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1909-11-20
FATHER MEEHAN
EXPRESSES THANKS

The editor of the Silver State is
in receipt of personal letter from
Father Meehan, at present in the Sis
ters hospital at Reno, from which the
following paragraphs are published:
"Have been allowed to sit up in a
chair since Sunday Gas you have sl
ready predictedD and each day finds
my general health improving and the
wound healing very rapidly. Every
one was SO kind, so attentive-doctors,
sisters and nurses-that my recovery
was certain.
"Too much cannot be said in regard
to this hospital and its management
There is frst-class operating room,
elevators, and the best of cooking for
sick and convalescent. Every patient
seems pleased and almost sorry to
leave. All sorts and conditions of peo.
pie come from near and far, and the
institution is winning golden opinions
and becoming well and favorably
known over the state.
"Was particularly fortunate to
have secured the services of DIR. Nc
Kenzie, formerly of Victor, Colorado.
DIR. Mangan commended highly his
style and work. Had me off the table
one time he had the position of sur
geon to three thousand members of a
miners union. Being a New Yorker,
has studied abroad, London, Dublin,
Glasgow and Aberdeen having seen
him reading postgraduate courses.
Apart from all that he is man of
charming personality.
"One thing is certain, that this
state has more than its share of a
skilled and clever medical fraternity,
and /, for one, would not think of
leaving its borders for operation or
treatment. In fact, left Winnemuc-
ca solely on the advice of friends, who
were right in saying that the only
thing lacking was hospital or sani-
tarium there where / could be prop
erly treated.
Tis quite tax on my strength and
energy TO reply at present to the num-
erous letters of sympathy. Each days
mail brings messages of inquiry and
coincidence from different parts of my
mission in Humboldt county, Nevada,
and from my former parishioners in
Humboldt county, California. So you
see there are arrears of correspond
ence accommodating.
Gin the ultimate analysis it was q
fortunate accident; and, as you re-
marked, it might easily have been
much worse. Never before did rea-
lie that had so many friends. Their
name is legion. In all honesty feel
did not and do not deserve such con-
sideration. But may God bless all
those who SO signally came to the aid
of poor minister of His. Never shall
forget such display of practical
charity. I note the names on your
subscription list--notice there how the
kind members of the Episcopal and M.
E. churches have not forgotten me.
No wonder the friendship such as this
I prize"