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Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1909-12-07
COURT ORDERED A VERlDCT
ACQUlTTAL IN THE n. c.
PIERCE CASE.
MERITS OF CASE UNTRIED
Court Ruled That Missouri. Case Evl
dence Could Not Be Used BY
ecution-Pierce Warm
iy Congratulated.
(Herald Specially

Austin, Texas, Dec. 7.--Henry Clay
Pierce of St Louis, multi-Tnillio12ire
oil man, was acquitted Of the charge
of false swearing and perjury in. judge
Calhoun's court this morning.
The jury was instructed by the
Judge to return a verdict freeing the
defendant, which knocks out the en
tire Indictment upon which Pierce wasa
arraigned by the state of Texas IL
connection with the readmission ofl
the Waters Pierce Oil company intoI
the state. The defendant had pleaded
immunity and Judge Calhoun Sustain;
ed the plea, thus preventing the intro
duction of discriminating evidence
given by Pierce himself in the suits
against the oil trust in the MISSOURI
courts. Judge Calhoun declared the
constitutions of both Missouri and
Texas assure any witness, testifying
truthfully in a suit, that his evidence
shall not be used to incriminate him
in procedure against him, and there
fore Texas cannot make use of such
evidence. Being unable to prove the.
allegation in the suit without PIERCE
own evidence the state had no fuEt
ground on which to base an
and the court Immediately told
jury to acquit Pierce. Thus
won his case without entering intd
merits of the suit
Pierce remained in Austin today
attend the sale of the Wata
He was warmly c0ngfatdiafed
his friends when the verdict was am
nounced.
This ends a case which has attract
ed the attention of the entire world
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1909-12-07
0 B. COLQU|TT HITS BACK
At Judge Brooks-says He Is the
Only Man In Race Who De-
Tended Hogg's Policies.
(Herald Specially

Dallas, Texas, Dec. 7.-Commission-
er o. B. Colquitt, candidate for gov
ernor of Texas, made warm reply to
the criticism of Judge NJ. NJ Brooks,
also a gubernatOrial candidate, be-
fore leaving here for Waco late yes
terday. Brooks had raped Colquitt
for holding office as railroad commits
sioner and running for governor at
the same time. Colquitt replies that
st is strange my opponents who
fought Hogg and his policies should
now rely on his policies to bolster
their cause. l am the only candidate
for governor who made HOgg's fight
my own when he needed friends"
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1909-12-07
PRESIDENT MESSAGE
Read to Congress Today-Very Con-
sentative DoCument-Lynching
Due to Laws Delay.
CHerald Specially

Washington d. c., Dec. 7.-Presi-
dents Taft first message to congress
was read today The message is very
conservative and reviews the pro
gress since the president went into
office. The president urges legisla-
ton expediting court procedure and
attributes the lynchings to the courts
delay. He urges a ship subsidy, pos
tai savings banks, and an appropria-
tion to break up the white slave
traffic of the country. The Nicaragua
difficulty is handled cautiously.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1909-12-07
ZELAYA'S GETAWAY PLAN
Leaders of the zelaya Administration
viii Seize Spells and Hike to
Other Lands.
CHerald Specially

Washington, D. c., Dec 7.-LeadeFs
on the zelaya administration will seize
the spells of Office and flee from MIC
aragua at the first opportunity, accord
ing to advices received here this
morning from Americans in ManaguA
The escape of President zelaya will
be difficult because of the cloSe
watch kept OF him by the fleet sent
over to protect the interests of Amer
leans in Nicaragua.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1909-12-07
PROMINENT MASON DEAL
j. H. Aiken of SaIado, Attending
Grand Lodge at Waco, Died
Suddenly Last Night.
(IIernld SnecIalN

Waco. Texas, Dec ii. H. Aiken
Of SaladO, who arrived here yesterday
afternoon to attend the meeting of The
Texas Grand Lodge of Masons, in
session here, died of heart failure in
his room in. the Royal Hotel fast
night He was sixty-fiye years of hge
and the holder of a certificate to 1.-THE
Grand Lodge. He is survived by dhiI
dren in Wichita Falls, Quanah aud at
Salado.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1909-12-07
ELVE INCHES OF SNOW IN NE
fAssl[A AND STILL FALLING.
TRAFFIC SUSPENDED.
E5tFE IN PANHANDLE
til. Texas Suffers Coolest Weather
Of Year-Hereford Reports the
Coolest, Moderating as 1t >
Comes South.


naha, Neb., Dec. Twelve inches
low fell over Nebraska during last
4 and the downfall continues to-
with a temperature six degrees
81 zero. All traffic is seriously
Red and trains have been serious
elayed by the first big snow of the
Reports from Chicago say sew
inches of snow has fallen in that
ion.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1909-12-07
sweeping the Panhandle.
CHerald SpecfaO

Fort Worth, Texas, Dec. North
'exas and the Panhandle today eX-
srfeneed the coolest weather of the
har, when the temperature ranged
eom six above zero at Hereford to
j enty7three here. The weather bu-
eau predicts drop to fourteen de-
fees here tonight. Fair conditions
i:syail in this vicinity.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1909-12-07
Three Above at Tulsa.
(Herald Specially

Tulsa, Okla, Dec. THE mercury
sood three degrees above here this
orning, the coolest recorded here
lis year. 1t is reported that range
bttle are suffering from the wintry
tasts.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1909-12-07
..aCY NOT TO ANNOUNCE
Msed Against His Making Cam
paisn at This Time.
tHerald Specially

Mineral Wells, Texas, Dec. Col.
w. NJ Lacy of Abilene, who contem-
plated making an announcement of
Ais candidacy for the governorship,
will not enter the race. He is acting
upon-the advice of his physician here,
and made the above announcement be-
fore leaving the sanitarium today for
Abilene,
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1909-12-07
Fort Worth Market.

Fort Worth, Texas, Dec Cattle
800. Hogs 1850. Steers steady, tops
$3.50; cows strong, tops $0.75; calves
higher tops $5.65; hogs firm. tops
$S.22.
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1909-01-08
Not DiptheIia.

What has been reported as Dip
iberia, but what this paper has
been informed was pronounced ~
liberated tonsilitis by the attend !
lng physician, made It's appearance
amsng the Yparraguirre children
at Swsetwater last week and as a
result two bows, six and seven years
old respectively, died from the di-
seas.. Other members of the fam
ily were exposed to the disease bnt
while attacked with lines n seri-
Qua results are reported. The
mother was Frustrated with grief at
her loss and was forced to take her
bed. From last reports we learn
that the other children that show
ed symptoms of the disease are re-
covering and are out of danger.
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1909-01-08
Banks Make
Good Offer

Since the failure of the State
Bank Il Trust Company, in which
several counties of this State SUI
fsred loss by misplaced confidence
in the management of the affair,
much speculation as to the care Of
the county funds has been discuss
ed and the bankers themselves
have solved the problem fer the
several counties within Nevada.
Last Monday Chas. Lewis and
VIM. Dressler, representing the
Carson Valley Bank of Cason City,
and A. Jensen, representing the
Douglas County Bank of Gardner
Vile, appeared before the honor
able body and explained that they
would give a surity bond OF an
amount exacted by them for the
safe keeping of the county's funds.
The matter was discussed at
length and the commissioners
could not arrive at conclusion as
to whether it was their duty to
make such an arrangement with
either of the banks or whether it
was the duty of the County Clerk.
However, two of the members OF
the board, Mr.. Thompson and Mr..
Springmeyer. stated that if it was
their duty they stood in favor of
! the Douglas County Bank, provid-
ed that that institution would fur
nish a bond that would be requir-
edIand which Mr.. Jensen offered
to give. Later Mr.. Lewis appeared
and withdrew his proposition from
the Carson Valley Bank in favor
of the home institution.
We understand that the offer of
the Douglas County Bank has been
accepted by the Commissioners
and bond will be submitted for
their approval at meeting to be
held Tuesday.
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1909-01-08
FISTiCAL TOURNA-
MENT ARRANGED
BY ATHLETIC CLUB


The members of the Carson Val
ley Social Athletic Club have de-
eided to hold a boxing tournament
in Valhalla hall on January 18th,
the proceeds of which are to be
used in purchasing the needed sp-
paratus for the Club. The bouts
will be pulled off in the afternoon
and will be four round contests,
the parcip, tants being members of
the Club. They are matched as
follows:
Chas. Larson VS.. Lloyd Jones,
John Frazier vs.. Al Mattley, James
&, Carr vs.. Ralph Prouty, Clarence
Biglow vs. Andy Fabbri, Alexander
Smith vs.. Fred Dunlap. Gene
Phillips will act as referee.
The price of admission has been
fixed at fifty cents to non-members
while mem bers of the Club will be
charged twenty-five cents.
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1909-01-08
DIRECTORS NOT
SATISFIED WITH
RECEIVERS WORK

Notice of appeal from the des s.
ion of Judge Langan appointing a
receiver for the State Bank * Trust
Company was filed in Carson Mon
day by certain of the directors of
the defunct institution. Judge
Langan's jurisdiction in appoint
ing a receiver is questioned, the
directors claiming that this is a
part of the State Bank Commits
sioner's duty. The fact that J nd se
Langan made the appointment at
the request of the Attorney Gener-
al bears no weight, according to
the appeal.
Wills Brougher, one of the direct
ors, failed To sign his name to the
notice. His attorney, Samuel Platt,
made the following statement: 81
was requested by the attorneys for
the other directors to Join with
them in this appeal, but
after due deliberation declined to
do so. l appeared in court on re-
turn day to show cause, as Brough-
er's attorney and representative
OF the State Bank and Trust Com
pany, and to assist the court in
any way possible in arriving at a
conclusion.
"At the conclusion of the hear
ing ! gave 1t as my opinion that
the showing, both upon The facts
and upon the law, was insufficient
to warrant the appointment Of a
receiver but | believed such a
course to be the only alternative
under the circumstances.
81 further expressed belief that
all parties interested and more
particularly the depositors, wanted
some definite action and ] did not
propose to stand in the way with
technical objections.
THAT is all a matter of course,
however, and under all the condi-
tions | did not feel justified in
stultifying myself and my client
whom | represented, by joining in
this appeal IRON the courts final
decision"
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1909-01-08
DEPOSIT in STATE
BANK IS N. G.

Last Monday, when the new
Board of County Commissioners
took the management of the county
government, the first thing to greet
them was the mute evidence of a
worthless deposit in the State Bank
Il Trust Company. County Clerk
Jepsen's books balanced to a cent
and the money counted and found
correct, of course including the two
certificates of deposit on the State
Bank Il Trust Company for some
$4,000. The commissioners were
at a loss how to proceed and an
innotation was made upon their
minutes stating that the certifi-
Gates of deposit on the State Bank
We're of uncertain or unknown
value.
Clerk Jepsen asked permission
from the Board to address them
for few seconds at which time he
stated that he had called the atten..
tention of the commissioners on
different occasions during his term
of Office asking that they procure
or furnish an adequate vault for
the safe keeping Of the county's
funds. That it was upon the ad-
vice of the commissioners that the
deposit had been made in the State
Bank and one of like value in the
Douglas County Bank.
1t is most probable that the
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1909-01-08
Express Co.
Pay Taxes

James Haley, State Bullion Tax
Collector made discovery some
weeks ago that Wells Fargo Ex-
press Company had never paid a
license in Douglas, Churchill or
White Pine county as a common
carrier. He announces that steps
would he aken TO collect the back
taxes amounting to many thou-
sands o, dollars in each county and
in White Pine county "A SUIT was
filed. 80 we understand.
The express company declares
that they will not pay one cent
back taxes and will fight the case
70 the last ditch and their threat Is
undoubtedly true. However, the
sh.ke-up instituted by Haley has
dome much good and we are inform
sd that the express company has
authorized its agents in Douglas
mnty to pay the tax commencing
January lst. The company Is
subject TO Tax the same as any
business that is being conducted III
the county and there is no sane
reason why they should be exempt
from paying their share OF the ex-
prnse of conducting The county
government.
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1909-01-08
PUBLIC SCHOOL
IS CROWDED
County High School Will Start off
With About Thirty
Scholars.

In no way can the growth of a
community be judged better than
by the condition of her public
schools. Never before in the his
tory of the Gardnerville school has
the number of pupils been SO great
as it is today. Monday three new
scholars were enrolled making the
total number 153. To instruct this
number of pupils there are but
three teachers and to say that they
have their hand full would be put
ting it mildly.
7 ustee Brown appeared before
the County Commissioners last
Monday and stated these facts in
order that the county high school
would be put in operation at the
earliest possible moment and there
fore relieve the congested condi-
ton. As nearly as can be ascer-
tanned about 80 scholars will en-
roll in the high school which will
be an excellent starter. Two first
class teachers will be employed.
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1909-01-08
INDIAN COMMITS
BRUTAL MURDER
Without Warning He Shoots His Squaw to
Death on Public Street---Cnme
Witnessed by CHiSens.

An Indian known as Charlie
Kaiser committed cold blooded
and brutal murder in Gardner
vile at $50 O'Clock Wednesday
morning at which time he shot his
wife to death with a pistol. The
deed took place directly in front
of P. X. Rahbeck's residence on
School street and was witnessed by
several citizens as well as few
children who were on their way to
school.
The first shot struck its victim
near the mouth, ranged downward
and came out in the back of the
neck. At the first shot, Lottie, as
she is know, staggered and before
she fell to the ground, her husband
sent another bullet crashing
through her lifeless body. Stand
ing with the smoking revolver in
his hand, he watched the blood
gushing from his wife's death
wounds and which gave crimson
stain to the pools OF water stand
in the street from the rain that had
fallen during the night. He then
slowly walked toward Jepsen's IS
corral. Upon reaching the yard
he started on a run and was soon
lost from sight.
The officers at Genoa and Sheri-
dan were Immediately notified OF
the crime and deputy sheriff C.
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1909-01-08

Falcke and Martin Canonica of
Genoa lost no time in getting into
action and less than two hours
had captured the Indian fugitive,
whom they found making his way
up the mountain side near the
Van Sickle ranch. The prisoner
was lodged in the county jail at
Genoa where he now awaits trial.
The circumstances leading up to
the shooting, as near as can be
learned are about as follows:
Lottie has for wears done house
work for white families and
has always been in demand
both here and in Genoa. Tuesday
evening she was engaged by one OF
the hotels to wash dishes. The
hour was late when her duties were
completed and therefore did not
60 to her camp. Wednesday morn
she started for home but had trav-
eled but a short distance when she
vas met by her husband. 1t is
said the he accused her of remain
ing in town to get drunk She de-
MED the charge and before she
could make an outcry her life was
snuffed out by a bullet from her
husbands revolver.
The murdered woman was the
mother of three childred and
would have given birth to another
within very short time.
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1909-01-08
WILL FIGHT
BLACK MICE
Pests are Again Becoming Mum.
erOus and Threaten Great
Damage.

Last April, at the solicitation
of several of the farmers of this
Valley, an expert of the Bialog'cal
Survey of the U S. Department of
Agriculture, visited Carson Valley
and made study of the Black
Meadow Mice which have been
playing havoc with the alfalfa
fields for the past few years. The
expert, Mr.. Piper, recommended a
poison to be used and the Dang
berg company alone put out over
81 900 worth OF strychnine. The
results were very encouraging and
millions OF the little pests were de-
stroyed. However, the work was
not general on the East Fork and
already in section where the mice
were entirely wiped out, today they
are again making their appearance
in hords.
Some idea of the enormous in
crease possible in the numbers OF
mice Is to e found in the fact that
these animal produce six litters Of
young OF an average OF six to each
litter. 1t IL even asserted that the
hrst young will begin breeding be-
fore three month old and under
favorable conditions will increase
twenty-fold during one season.
In Lovelock Valley, according TO
the expert, the damage done
amounted to S250,000 and extended
to such an alarming degree that
the farmers found that entire fields
OF alfalfa were being destroyed
Under the direction OF Mr.. Piper a
general warfare was started against
the pests. Every farmer scatter d
the poison as directed and today
that valley is reported to be free
from the pests.
In conversation with Fred Dang
berg this week We were inform, q
that the mice are extremely nu-
merous over their alfalfa lands and
that he was about to begin the
work of spreading over 81 900 worth
of strychnine sulphats, the most
destructive poison, with the hope
of exterminating the rodents.
The importance OF concerted ac-
tion OF the farmers OF the EasI
Fork Is very essential at this time
Greater results can be made at this
time OF the year than when tn,
summer months bring abundan
feed for the mice. The followin.
is recommended as being very cf
fective in destroying the pests:
Cracked wheat 80 lbs. Strych
MIA Sulphate | OF, water four gal
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1909-01-08

Ions.
Dissolve the Strychnine Sulphate
in the water, by allowing it to heat
for about twenty minutes, stirring
the solution occasionally. When
completely dissolved sprinkle over
the cracked wheat and mix tho
roughly
This preparation is recommend
ed where it necessary to poison on
large scale, since it is most con-
venient for rapid destruction. OF
course many birds will be destroy
ed, but the matter of poisoning the
mice is OF such importance that the
birds can hardly be considered. A
few small pinches of this prepara-
ton are sufficient for each colony
OF mice. 1t is not necessary to treat
each hole, but to rapidly distribute
it by "half broadcasting" over the
land.
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1909-01-08

G. w. Emigh exhibited several as
says made by the Carson Assay office
this week from ore taken from the
Pine Nut Consolidated property which
ran from SIG to $500. Through a
cyanide test that has been made at the
mine it will be possible to save % per
cent of the values. The large amount
of native quicksilver in tie ore will
pay for the treatment of the ore.
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1909-01-08

blame for the loss will never be
credited to the county officials and
that the county will meet the loss
incurred by the failure of the State
Bank Il Trust Company.
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1909-01-08

DR.. Kane and wife returned to
Gardnerville last Monday after
spending a few weeks in San Fran
cisco.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-07-09
NEWS OF EUFAULA.
Child Dies After Falling From Couch
Apparently Unhurt.

Eufaula July 8.-(Special.)-A a reg
ular meeting of the city council held this
afternoon a protest signed by the resi-
dent citizens Of the Bluff was presented
asking them to revoke their action grant
ing the squadron of cavalry, scheduled to
soon go into camp here that section OF
the city The request was complied with
and Mont McNab, beautiful site situated
on the highest elevation in the north
instead. The location abounds with an
abundance of good shade and pure water
and it is hoped will prove as acceptable
to the squadron.
An effort Is being exerted to secure
the compress quarters for the entertain
ment of the Confederate veterans of
the county whose reunion will be held
here on July %. While the Bluff will be
utilized for the public exercises 1t was
deemed best to make some provision In
case of rain, as big old-fashioned barbe-
cue will be among the most interesting
features
The infant child OF Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. A.
Vining of this city died here today under
peculiar conditions The little one fell
asleep and was laid upon the bed by
its mother while she attended to some do
mestic duties in an adjoining room. In
tossing upon the bed the child fell to
the floor when 1t awoke and in a short
time was apparently unhurt and playful
The following day 1t was seized with
spasms and died within an hour, when
an examination disclosed that its skull
had been broken by the fall.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-07-09
NEWS OF UNION SPRINGS.
Hector Pat Blue Dies at Hot Springs,
Arkansas.

Union Springs, July S.-(Special.)-
The July examinations for teachers was
held here this week by County Super
intendent of Education George r. Hall.
There were 3S applicants, IS colored
and 20 white. The latter all young
ladies.
News has been received here of the
death of Hector Pat Blue at Hot
Springs, Ark. He was a brother Of
Ernest L. Blue of this place The body
will be brought here for interment.
The announcement Of the marriage
of Miss Maude Prescott to DR.. Wood
ward in Birmingham few days ago
came as surprise to her friends here,
for she had been reelected teacher in
the public school. position she has
acceptably filled here for several Years.
The Butterflies" a beautiful play,
will be presented here about July Is
by local talent for the benefit of the
Library association.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-07-09
CARMICHAEL'S WORK,
One Of the Prominent Mathematician
In the County.

Admission, July ESPECIALLY The
eighteenth annual list of printed pa
pers made known to the world through
the American Mathematical society has
Just been published. This list includes
nearly all the original mathematical
work by American mathematicians.
Prof. r. D. Carmichael, formerly pro-
fessor of math ematics at the Alabama
Presbyterian college, stands eleventh
on the list in point of number Of pages
published during the last IL month s,
being exceeded in this respect by only
10 men in the whole or America. No
other southern ma tn ematician has pro-
duced as much original matter during
this period as Mr.. Carmichael.
Mr.. Carmichael is now at work on an
important paper, which he will present
to the society at its September meet
ing in Princeton. He has also another
paper in progress which will perhaps
be ready for reading at the same time.