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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-04-06
KING COAL.
While He Lives His Throne Is Fixee
In the United States.


In the United States.
The part played by coal in the
worlds affairs can well be illustrated
by assuming the available supply tc
be suddenly cut off. The huge rail
road systems Of America would stoT
at once. So also would the electric
power and lighting In all cities and
suburbs. Steamship service would
cease everywhere. Transit facilities
would be dead Factories. manufac
tories ard shops would close down
Vast Industries like steel, iron, copper
etc. would cease. Armies of laborers
would he thrown out Of work. Mails,
schools. The navy, newspapers, foreign
and Internal trade-all would cease to
exist. The trilogy governing CONNER.
.ial advance. heat. light and power,
except a negligible amount Of water.
oil, etc. would be annihilated-all this
until some other form Of power could
be developed. The possibility Of such
cataclysm Is not imminent. for coal
will reign for some time yet and is
destined to become a power whose ca,
pabilities have as yet been compare,
lively felt only more family than would
4 feather OH the hide Of an elephant.
The world needs coal. The United
States has that coal to deliver. 1t will
be wholly natural that so potent he
cessity will make for continued peace
and understanding among the powers
Of the world.
The coal mines Of Europe are sunk
about 1900 feet deep. Coal Is still
being quarried on the banks Of the
Ohio. and the mines Of Europe are
nearing the limit Of commercial posi-
bllity. The manufacturing supremacy
of the old world is passing to the new.
Coal Is king, and while he lives bis
throne Is fixed forever In the United
metropolitan Magazine.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-04-06
Oriental RUGS.

The principal types of oriental rugs
are Caucasian. Turkish. Persian,
Turkoman and Indian. Sir George
Birdwood is Of the opinion that. what
ever their type Of ornamentation may
be, a deep and complIcate symbolism.
originating in Babylonia and possibly
India. pervades every denomination of
oriental carpets. Thus the carpet II.
self prefigures space and eternity and
the general pattern or filling. as 1t is
technically termed. the aeeting finite
universe of animated beauty. Every
color used has its significance. and the
design. whether NEUROLOGICAL or nat
nral. bestial or floral. has Its hidden
meaning. The very Irregularities. ei-
ther In drawing or coloring, to be OBJ
served In almost every oriental car.
pet and invariably in Turkoman car
pets are seldom accidental, the usual
deliberate intention being to avert the
evil eye and insure good luck.-St
Louis Globe e-Democrat
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-04-06
Stock Notes.

Good bedding for animals is kind
that will keep them dry, warm and COM
Portable, and is capable Of absorbing
large amounts OF liquid. -.
Mixed farming needs livestock to
bring it to IT'S highest point OF success.
Animal husbandry Is now coming to
be considered as the foundation OF all
agricultural progress.
Corn is becoming so valuable for hu
man feed that 1t is passing out OF the
lists of animal feeds.
With a little care hogs can be kept
healthy, but it is difficult to cure them
when sick.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-04-06

Probably the most extensive plan ye,
undertaken to educate farmers by means
of school on wheels was set in motion
on Monday morning, when an education
al train left Harrisburg on the Pennsyl /
vania Railroad. This train Is of an un'
usual character, by reason OF the fact
that for continuous period OF three
weeks instructions in spraying and
pruning fruit trees and shrubbery will
be given to farmers of Eastern Pennsyl'
vania. Some thirty-ive stations will be
visited by the train, which will be in
charge of Professor H. A. Surface, eco
uomic zoologist Of the State Department
of Agriculture.
This movement is to supplement the
work that has already been done by the
railroad company in running farmers
special trains. According to Professor
Surface it is now proposed "to show
practical methods of pruning, spraying
and otherwise caring for trees and
shrubs in order that our farmers and
fruit growers may learn by observation
Just how this important work is to be
done. Nothing the division of zoology
OF tn6 uepdTtmoul VI dkiiouAeuto MOO
ever undertaken has proved 80 impor-
tant and SO helpful to agriculturists as
this of demonstration. / know that the
railroad company is vitality interested.
as every farm is factory, and q small
surplus means only local sales, while
large production means shipment"
1t is believed that the fruit industry
of Pennsylvania will be greatly benefited
if the growers avail themselves of the
results of the exhaustive study of tree
diseases and insects that has been made
by the state. The demonstrators are
also anxious to reach the gardeners OF
private estates, and for that purpose
stops are to be made at suburban points
near Philadelphia.
The train will have two coaches that
will be used for lectures and demonstra-
tions. Stops will be from two to three
hours long, to give time for general dis
cussions. Pamphlets containing in
structions in spraying and pruning, as
we'll as the different lectures on tree
diseases, are to be distributed after the
demonstrations Tribune Farmer.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-04-06
Soused.

wife-My husband came home from
The club last night with such a swelled
head that l haven't been able to arouse
him today. Neighbor-Why don't you
Try pouring a pitcher Of water over bis
head? Wife-l did that very thing.
but the only thing he did was to call
,ut for an umbrella.-Fliegende Blat.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-04-06

II no systematic plan of crop rotation
has vet been followed, this season WIN
be good time to plan for start In TINS
direction. Much plowing and seeding
will be necessity on account Of last
season's drouth.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-04-06
loxa Iana.

Mrs. Jawback-I suppose you consid.
q your Judgment far superior to mine.
Mr. Jawback-No. my dear. We proved
he contrary when we chose to marry
zach other.-Cleveland Leader.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-04-06

No one who cannot master himself
lbs worthy to rule.-Goethe.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-04-06
Something Wrong.

Something Wrong.
"There goes Jenkins"
"Isn't bright. Is he?'
"Nyhy not?"
81 hear he is an honest alderman"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-04-06
AMONG THE FARMERS.
"sPEED THE PLow."

Correspondence on practical agricultural topics
is solicited. Address all communications In
tended for this department 70 HENRY ID.
HAMMOND, Agricultural Editor Oxford Dem
ocrat, Paris, Ne.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-04-06
Spraying and Pruning.

PRACTICAL INSTRUCTION TO BE CAR.
RIED TO THE FARMERS OF EASTERN
PENNSYLVANIA.
The silver state news. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1907-1909, 1909-04-24
PROBABLE CHANGE:
IN WEATHER

J. G. Hayden of the weather
bureau Office at this place will leave
for San Francisco about the middle of
May, having been transferred as an as
sistant to that station. He will be re.
Iieved by James Jones, of Memphis,
Tenn, who is at present at Point Reyes
Cal, branch Office of the San Fran
cisco station. Mr.. Hayden has resided
in Winnemucca for over ten pears, and
our people, while sorry to lose the pio-
neer observer and his amiable wife,
are glad to learn of his good fortune
in securing this desirable assignment to
the metropolis Of the west, and wish
him many years of prosperity in his
new home.
Mr.. Hayden will Join his family, who
have been visiting in the city since
last November
The silver state news. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1907-1909, 1909-04-24
San FRANCISCO so.
CIAL Event

Wednesday evening Simon Reinhart
left for San Francisco to claim Miss
Leontine Schwarzchild as his bride.
The ceremony will take place at high
noon on Sunday, May 2, and will be
performed by Rev. Nioto, the world
renowned Jewish rabbi.
Imediately after the event Mr.. and
Mrs. Reinhart will leave for Southern
California, and from there will visit
Germany on their honeymoon trip.
Upon their return in the fall, the new
ly-wedded couple will be cat homeo
in their new residence on Second street,
which will have been completed by that
time.
The ceremony will be attended by
Edward Reinhart and Justin Hoffman
from Winnemucca, all the other mem
bers of the family being at present in
San Francisco, with the exception of
Anson Reinhart, whom business engage
ments will keep at home.
The silver state news. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1907-1909, 1909-04-24
RUNAWAY HORSE MAKES
A LIVELY SPRINT

This afternoon, while standing hitch
ed in front of Ebbett g, Mrs. Lipman s
horse became frightened. Jerking its
head out of the bride it tore down the
street. Turning at Reinhart g corner, it
ran around into Melarkey street, back
on Second to Bridge street. At Big
gins corner the Jap driver attempted
to stop the animal. but was knocked
down and run over for his pains. In
front of the Shone house the runaway
left the buggy and disappeared around
the corner on Railroad street Amount
of damage not ascertained.
The silver state news. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1907-1909, 1909-04-24
FABULOUS STRIKE
AT YELLOWSTONE

G. A. Lane the ell-known mining
man, returned last evening from Yel-
lowstone, where he succeeded in secur.
ing seven claims adjacent to the prop
erty on which the strike was made last
week.
Last summer man named Campbell
located several claims and laid out q
townsite called Yellowstone some 2S
miles due south of Winnemucca. He
had been working along on his claims
for some time, when last week he en-.
countered rock, assays from which
showed values Of $4,000 per ton.
Hearing Of the strike Mr.. Lane left
town in the middle Of the night and
succeeded in stalking out seven claims
before the stampede begun. At present
everything within radius of several
miles has been staked. Mr.. Lane
brought back with him a specimen of
rock taken from one of his claims
which is nearly solid gold.
The silver state news. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1907-1909, 1909-04-24
EPISCOPAL GUILD LADIES
TO GIVE GRAND BALL

Arrangements have been perfected
by the ladies of the Episcopal Guild
for a grand ball, to be given at the
Nixon opera house next Friday even
ing, April 80.
The floor will be under the direction
of Messrs. George Rose, DR.. Samuels
and II. A. Gilbert, and during the en-
tire evening light refreshments will be
served in the theater dining room.
The entertainments provided by the
ladies of the Guild are justly noted for
their completeness, and all attending
this ball will not only be assured good
time, but will have the satisfaction of
knowing that the proceeds of the affair
will be devoted to a most worthy cause.
The silver state news. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1907-1909, 1909-04-24
IMPORTANT RULING
BY JUDGE Pike

In the action for divorce brought By
Virginia H. Sothern against Edward H.
Sothern, in the Second Judicial District
Court for the county of Washoe, Judge
Pike denies the application in the fol-
lowing language:
In this action the Court is called up
on to dissolve the relation or status of
the parties thereto by granting a de-
cree of divorce.
Neither party to this action was or
is resident of, or claims a domicile
in this state. The complaint herein
was filed by a nonresident plaintiff,
and process was served upon non
resident defendant while temporarily
within this county and state.
1t is contended by the plaintiff not
withstanding that this Court has author
ity to entertain this action and grant a
decree of divorce herein. because of the
fact, that the defendant was found and
served with process in this county, by
virtue of section 502, compiled laws of
Nevada, which provides that divorce
from the bonds of matrimony may be
obtained, by complaint under oath, to
the District Court of the county
in whice the defendant shall reside or
be found.
In other words, plaintiff contends
that if defendant be found in any
county of this state, that that fact
alone, gives plaintiff in an action for
divorce, the right to bring suit in that
county, and the Court is therefore Civ
en- jurisdiction to pass upon and change
the status of the parties, though they
both be residents and citizens of anoth-
er state"
After citing numerous authorities,
the Court concludes:
"In an action for divorce, the Court
must have jurisdiction of the subject
mater of the action, and the subject
matter of an action for divorce is the
status of domiciled citizen; there be-
ing no domiciled citizen, party to this
action, there is no subject matter, or
status, upon which the decree of this
Court can operate. 1t therefore fol
lows, and beyond any doubt, that this
Court is without jurisdiction to grant
a decree of divorce in this action, and
the same for that reason, will be dis
missed -
The silver state news. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1907-1909, 1909-04-24

When visiting Reno, Humboldt vis-
itors will do well to stop at the Over
land, directly opposite the Southern
Pacific station. Manager Sadleir has
recently reftted this popular hotel with
all modern conveniences and comforts,
which are furnished guests at q mini
mum price.
Attention is also called to Thomas'
Cafe, situated in the same block a. the
hotel. Here may be obtained every
thing seasonable, served in . strictly
first-class manner, and at price within
reach Of all. The cafe is under the per-
sonal supervision Of w. o. Thomas, who
may be said to have been born and
raared in the business, his ancestors
having been caterers Of distinction in
their day and generation.
The silver state news. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1907-1909, 1909-04-24
". P. COMPLETES
10 MILES TRACK

The Western Pacific has finally sue-
ceeded in securing full crew for ito
tracklaying machine, and - . result
better time may be expected in the
future.
Up to last night about ten miles Of
main line had been laid. The men have
SO far been boarding at the material
yards, and going and coming from their
work has consumed much valuable tins.
To remedy this defect, . siding has
been constructed at point on the main
line about nine miles west Of town, to
where the clearinghouse win be moved
the middle Of next week.
The silver state news. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1907-1909, 1909-04-24

So when the unsuspecting merchant
presents himself at the usurer's place
of business and makes known his er
rand, he is received with great cor
diality and his request for money is in
stantly granted. Following the custom
of the time, as matter of form Shy
lock demands bond, and, purely as a
joke, stipulates that in default of pay
ment the merchant shall forfeit one
pound of his flesh, to be cut from any
portion of his person his creditor may
designate. The merchant readily falls
in with the joke and signs the bond.
But storms arise at sea, vessels
are wrecked and delayed, and when the
day of payment arrives, the merchant
is unable to settle the claim. Shylock
demands his pound of flesh, which is
naturally refused, and the matter goes
to court.
The hearing before the judge is the
triumph of the dramatic art. Here is
seated the unhappy merchant, and op-
posite to him is Shylock, cruel and vim
dictive, whetting his keen bladed knife
on his boot, in anticipation of his long
deferred vengeance. The court calls
for the bond, and after perusing it, says
in effect:
'After a careful scrutiny of this
somewhat remarkable document, the
court finds that it is good, and that
plaintiff is entitled to one pound of
flesh, to be cut from any portion of the
body of plaintiff that he may elect
With snarl of triumph Shylock
starts forward, with uplifted knife, to
execute the terms of the bond.
"But hold," cries the judge, "in the
cutting there must be taken one exact
pound of flesh, no more and no less, and
there must not be shed one drop Of
blood, for such are the terms of the
agreement.
With a baleful blance at the Judge,
Shylock' s uplifted arm slowly falls to
his side, the knife clatters to the floor,
he silently sinks away, and the young
saves whole skin.
The silver state news. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1907-1909, 1909-04-24
STRAY BAND OF SHEEP :.
AT PARADISE VALLEY

Last week a stray band of lao ewes
were found on the Little Humboldt, IN
Paradise Valley, where they are being
herded by the finder. At night they are
corralled at Dave Cathcart 3 place.
They are branded with an indistinct
reverse G, @, and have several different
kinds of ear marks.
hi eowner is requested to pay
charges and take them away.
The silver state news. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1907-1909, 1909-04-24
SENATOR STEWART DIES
AT NATIONS CAPITAL
Full Of Years and honors, Aged Statesman Bids
Farewell to the World

WASHINGTON, April 23.--Former
United States Senator VIM. A. Stewart,
of Nevada, died at the Georgetown hos
uital here today following an operation.
The body will be taken to Nevada Sun
day.
Mr.. Stewart had been at the hospital
since March 80. On March 81 he un-
derwent an operation, the nature of
which the physicians have not made
public. A week ago his condition be-
came worse and he sank steadily until
this morning when at 7:O5 o'clock he
passed away. Mr.. Stewart was S2
years of age and had been a familiar
figure in this city during the better
part of the last half century For 2s
years althogether, he represented Ne
vada in the senate, lapse between
1873 and 1887 intervening to prevent
a continuous service record from 1865
to 1905.
STEWART CASTLE HIS HOME
totc"diL Sdotic, HIS lOTHeT nome
on Dupont Circle in this city was long
one of the land marks of the national
capital, but it is today in the center
of the fashionable residence section, a
bare lot with only cellar excavation
telling the story of the pulling down
of that historic structure. Senator
VIM. A. Clark, of Montana, planned to
build palatial structure on the site,
but after the razing of the old resi-
denee and disagreement over the
plans, never replaced it and built the
Clark home in New York City instead.
MADE MANY NOTABLE SPEECHES
Senator Stewart made many notable
speeches on the floor of the senate in
advocacy of silver and his characteri-
zation of the demonetization of silver
as the "crime of '73'' is a marker in
political history. After his retirement
from congress he devoted his time be-
tween Washington, where he had many
during his life, and his farm
in near by Virginia, and the west,
where, at his old home, at Bullfrog,
and elsewhere he had varied
mining interests and experiences.
HIS MANY FRIENDS
Almost all of the old residents of
The silver state news. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1907-1909, 1909-04-24
LOCAL BRIEFS.

Miss Isabelle Archibald has arrived
from Reno and will make brief visit
with her sisters, Mrs. DR.. Mangan and
Miss Archibald, in Winnemucca.
Edward Kelly, day machinist at the
Southern Pacific roundhouse, will leave
for Sacramento on visit tomorrow ev-
ening.
james l.. McCulloch, the Bonnie
Briar mining man, was in town last ev-
ening.
U. s. Deputy Marshal Graham paid
Winnemucca an official visit yesterday.
The silver state news. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1907-1909, 1909-04-24
WILL VISIT PROPERTY
OF NATIONAL MINING co

This evening Messrs. John L. and
George S. Pelton will leave by auto for
National, to inspect the mines of the
National Mining company. Accom-
panying the gentlemen, as guests, will
be Hon w. III. A. Pike, joni Lozano,
court reporter, and Attorney l.. G.
Campbell, of Lovelock, The party ex-
poets to return to town tomorrow ev-
ening.
The silver state news. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1907-1909, 1909-04-24
RETURNS FROM wooLBUYING
TRIP TO ORLGON

Having succeeded in buying up about
rs per cent of the wool produced in Ne
vada this year, Staunton Brothers turn
ed their attention to Oregon. Some two
or three weeks ago Ed Staunton, junior
member of the firm, visited Lakeview
and other Oregon points. Mr.. Staun-
ton returned home Thursday, and re
ports that he had a successful trip.
The silver state news. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1907-1909, 1909-04-24
EARLY CLOSING AN
ASSURED FACT

After an agitation extending over .
period Of several months, the early
closing movement is an assured fact.
Beginning with May day, all Winnie
mucca stores will be closed ct o'clock
p. M, with the exception Of Saturday
nights. This innovation will NO doubt
be hailed with delight by the clerks,
who will hereafter have their evenings
to themselves, the same as other peo-
pie.
The silver state news. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1907-1909, 1909-04-24
IMPROVEMENTS
AT THE LAFAYETTE

The management of the Lafayette is
still making new improvements. The
partition separating the hall and main
stairway from the office has been re-
moved, and the entire room will be used
as lobby for guests. The office will
be moved to the room lately used as
the dining-room, while the old reading
and writing room will oe converted into
a ladies' parlor.
The silver state news. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1907-1909, 1909-04-24
SUNDAY SCHOOL CHILDREN
PLEASANTLY ENTERTAINED

Wednesday evening Miss Vivienne
Warren pleasantly entertained the
pupils of her Sunday school class at her
home. About fifteen little girls were
present and the evening was spent with
games and guessing contests. The
prizes were won by Maud Critchfeld
and Myrtle See. Music and singing
were also features of the evenings en-
tertainment. Luncheon was served at
9 O'Clock.
The silver state news. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1907-1909, 1909-04-24
MERCHANT OF VENICE" WILL BE
CHIEF ATTRACTION OF THE SEASON

Manager Rose wishes to announce the
engagement of Mr.. Joseph DeGrasse in
1.-THE Merchant of Venice for We'd
nesday evening, April 2S. Mr.. DeGrasse
should be greeted by the large audience
that his talent as player and the en-
tertaining character of his production
merits. Inessaying the role of Shylock
Mr.. DeGrasse is adhering to line of
histrionic efforts in which he has been
taught by experience that the playgo-
ing public appreciates him most, and as
legitimate actors of his ability are be-
coming less and less numerous, the
growing scarcity Of them increases his
value as an attraction in this particular
field. His embodiment of Shylock is
said to be one of the most interesting
impersonations he has put to his credit,
and has delighted the many audiences
thus far witnessing it. The company
supporting him, is composed of very
capable players, including Miss Ida
Park who has acted as his leading
lady for several seasons past. The play
is staged in an elaborate and pictur
esque manner and the artistic settings
greatly enhance the charm of the pro-
duction.