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The Churchill county standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1908-1920, 1910-01-13

the power possible of development at
the Truckee chute to as high a figure
as 5000 horse power, while the fear
seems to exist that should the award be
made to competing bidders that the
electric company might reduce the flow
of Truckee river water to minimum
by the manipulation of its controlling
dam and thus greatly handicap power
development.
The bids will be taken to Washing
ton by Supervising Engineer E. G..
Hopson. who will pass through within
few days on his way to Washington
where he will likely use his influence to
secure the letting of the contract. With
the supervising engineer will go the
recommendation of Project Engineer
Thomas H. Means.
The bids are as follows: William
Matson, representing the Spreckels
interests, S.95 per month per horse
power for the first 1000 horsepower
developed and sl.25 for all additional
horsepower developed. Plant to be
purchased at the expiration of the ten
year lease.
Truckee General Electric agrees by
the terms of its bid to pay 81 per thous-
and kilowatts up to 5000, 900 kilowatts
and $50 for additional power. In the
bid the company proposes to install one
1000 horsepower unit within this year
and second unit of the same capacity
as soon as the demand for the power
warrants. This bid Is submitted an the
basis of the government purchasing
the plant at the expiration of the ten
year lease. Should the government
refuse to ratify this last demand, it
would result in reduction of the price
offered to $50 and S.l5. The Truckee
General Electric has had representa-
tives looking over the available sites
at the chute for generating plant.
The Nevada Wonder made a fiat bid
for the power based on the second foot
unit, which is equal to ten horsepower.
For each second foot of flow up to 100,
the Nevada Wonder agrees to pay $40
per month; for the next 160 second feet
1t agrees to pay $6 per month, whether
used or not, and ic further agrees to
have its plant in operation by the end
of this year.
Mr.. Means tells US that he hopes to
clear up the power question as soon as
the usual routine will allow. He has
been consistently working upon the
matter for nearly three years and at
different times in the past, a contract
would be on the verge of acceptance
when something unforeseen would
arise to prevent its successful culmina-
tion. This paper is informed that at
one time, a contract passed through
the various subordinate offices, and
even received the sanction of James R.
Garfield, who was then secretary of the
interior, only to meet its rebuff at the
hands of Roosevelt, who was then pres
ident and declared that the government
was not in the power generating ssbusi-
ness and could make no contract look
ing even to the ultimate acquisition of
he power plant by the government.
The Importance that the power sale
bears to the future life of this project
is at once apparent to the most cursory
observer and local hope is high that
some one of the several contracts SUBJ
mitted this week will soon be approved
and that the resultant advantages will
come to US with at least ordinary haste.
The Churchill county standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1908-1920, 1910-01-13

If you have anything to sell tell the
people through the Standard. Most
everyone who would buy things reads
the Standard.
The Churchill county standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1908-1920, 1910-01-13

You can get all kinds of mining To-
cation blanks at this Office. Also no
hunting signs, printed on tough check
and for rent and for sale cards in dis
tinguishable type.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-08-08

30 you asked old Crustem for his
laughter. ehf How did you come out %
Through the window"
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-08-08
SIX IN AUTO ARE
CLOSE TO DEATH
Frank Navin and Party Clear Tracks
As Train whizzes By-Mrs. John
Navin Injured.

In the accident that threatened the
lives Of six, Mrs. John Navin was IN
jured severely Saturday night. at the
Grand Trunk railroad aud the bouie-
ward crossing. The party was return
ing home late In the evening IN an
automobile owned by Frank j. Nayin,
president Of the Detroit baseball club.
AS they neared the crossing the gates
were up and they started across the
tracks. When half way over, mem
bers OF the party allege. the watch
man dropped the Tar gate and shouted
a warning from HIS tower. The chauf;
feur put on full speed and the big
touring car just cleared ahead OF en-
oncoming train.
The crossing gate was broken. a
piece striking Mrs. John Navin In the
eye. II Is possible she may lost the
sight OF the eye. Charles Navin. her
son, was struck on the head and big
cash inflicted. Frank Navin and wife,
Mrs. Charles Navin and the driver es-
capped unhurt, the windshield braces
warding OF an iron support OF the
gate which threatened to strike Franz
Navin on the head.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-08-08
The EVENING STORY
And by whom9" I exclaimed.

And by whom7" | exclaimed.
oh, John Kilby came over after
you had retired and said that there
should be no charge In your case.
John Is quite man up here you
knew He doesn't put on any airs,
though. You see that $4,000 man
sion across the square where the old
homestead stood? John owns that.
Then he owns the chair factory and
the macaroni works. He comes up
from the city every Saturday after
noon and remains over Sunday and
takes his old mother out for an auto
ride"
WELL" I exclaimed. Il saw him in
the popcorn booth last night, and
thought he ran It,"
so he does" was the reply, 'and
several others. He was just tending
the place while his assistant was on
an errand, / guess. John began with
stand down in the city. Then he lin
ed up several. and finally got control
OF the popcorn, peanut and ice cream
business OF the city. There Is no tell
ing what he Is worth, and while he
sometimes talks single tax, hear he
buys up vacant property and turns IT
over at profit. He owns this hotel
Perhaps you didn't know that?"
NO" | replied. II didn't" Then
caught sight of the early suburban
car rounding the square, and after
telling the clerk to thank John for
me, boarded II at the nearest cross
Ing
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-08-08
SAIL FAR IN AIRsHIPs.
Eight Aviators start on 4s5-Mile Con-
test.

PARIS, Aug. Slight aviators
started at daylight yesterday In the
great 7s2 kilometre (4s5 miles) cross
country race from Issy Les Moulin
eaux, and at nightfall six Of them had
covered the first stage Of the journey
to Troyes, 1876 kilometres (s3 miles,
from the starting point
Lindpainter. the American Wey-
mann, and The Frenehman, Legag-
neux, all arrived In safety at Troyes.
but they were compelled TO make sew
eral stops. They reported head winds.
weymann descended TO pick up a pas
senger to guide him, but the passen-
ger complained Of nausea and the
aviator was forced to land him after
they had gone a few miles.
Bregi and Busson did not finish. The
iatter's machine was wrecked when he
dropped into a corn field.
Auburn. lie Blanc and Mamet used
nonoplanes, while Lfndpainter, Wey'
mann and Lagagneux made the fight
In biplanes.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-08-08

jolly, round face of John Kilby-Sim-
| pie John, as we used to call him at
school; for fat, freckled, good-natured
John never had q quick grasp OF
things, and the scholars had to show
him how to solve simple problems in
arithmetic.
Have some popcorn" urged my
old schoolmate as he thrust a bag at
me beneath the fiaring Jets. Thanking
him, took the bag and showed II In
TO my side pocket Then l handed
him a choice cigar and began to ask
questions.
There have been many changes
hereabouts since we went TO school,
John. How are the brothers and sis
ters?"
"All doing fine" replied the pop
corn man, as he poured some hot but
ter over the white corn. All doing
fine. Ed Is preacher over In the ad-
joining town and Is known all through
his section as revivalist. What he
don't know about books amt worth
mentioning. He wrote a religious
novel lately that took pretty well. Bill
teaches philosophy in the state uni
versity; gives lectures, and contrib
utes TO big journals. George IL quite
an inventor. He has thought out sew
eral patents and expects to realize big
things. Jim, you know, is a lawyer.
Ho came very near being prosecuting
attorney, and they are now talking Of
running him for the legislature. Kate
teaches Latin in the high school. Julia
married an artist who they say has a
bright future, and Jane is the wife OF
a doctor with a big drive in the ad-
joining county"
We'll. John" ventured after some
reflection. IL should think with all the
rest forging ahead that they could get
you In somewhere. You are too easily
satisfied You could do better than
run popcorn stand"
NO, this is good enough for me.
Besides, some people are cut out for
failures replied John. as he began to
break a chunk OF taffy.l' never took
to books and always had TO do simple
stunts. could never succeed like
the rest II might have been worse
though. I amt Jared so bad-always
had enough to eat and a place to sleep
and kept fat" Then John looked me
over inquiringly and asked. How has
the world treated your"
told him OF my job travelling for a
large Arm with salary OF three thou
sand year and expenses. Then, not
Wishing to embarrass John any fur
ther, I sauntered along and made my
way to the hotel
The next morning when stepped
| up 70 the desk to pay my bill, the
clerk smiled and informed me that
NO oharRo would M conaidercd. and
that ne matter was al settled.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-08-08
SIMPLE JOHN.
Nv a. n. Hudson,

Back to the old town after 20
years. How things had changed! l
walked along Mnin-st-. Il Was SatHf-
day evening, and the farmers teams
were hitched to the long iron railing
above the curb as OF old. The line of
brick stores before which the crowd
surged had heightened. Lively music
came from the band stand on the
square. l saw the electric lights; the
bright windows of the Grand Army
headquarters; the crowded barber
shops and pool rooms; and the NOV.
ing picture show. recalled old
scenes and other faces. Then my
reverie was interrupted I felt tap
on the shoulder and heard my name.
Turning. at once recognized the
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-08-08

|1>x oGNsAvioN or
rAE 1910 cENsus7

VIII Il sbe the spectacle OF the
x,ono Star state taking precedence
ever ohio IN the sisterhood, be-
4touine third state?
VIII Il be the addition OF so new
''citiesr to our municipal roll?
or VIII II be the establishment
10 the fact that the drift from the
fnrm to the city has been checked9
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-08-08

Wonder yacht is flying a flag OF
0lrtreos.-
what does she signal?"
Wants to know II we have cork
screw aboard. GETTYSBURG Post
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1910-03-16
The StaffOrdS.

On Tuesday night, March %,
the Staffords-an evening of hui
NOR and pathos with the artist
and the cartoonist-will be at the
Tabb Opera House in the fifth
number of the Lyceum Course.
Mr.. and Mrs. Stafford give an
entertainment that positively has
no prototype. Their entertain
ment consists of cartoon and land
scape drawings, music on foreign
and ancient instruments. fine plct-
ures, sculpture and clay modelling,
humor and pathos with an under
current of solid thought. All
should see and hear these splendid
entertainers.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1910-03-16
Some Excellent Work.

"Our Man About Town" drop
ped into the industrial building of
the academy and was surprised to
see the elegant work being done
there. A set of furniture made
by young men of the school will
be shipped to G. W. B. M. head
quarters at indianapolis to show
the proficiency which they have
attained. Lenix Swango, Joseph
Estep, Carl Pratt and others spend
few hours each day in practical
ioinery and they have become al
most adopts. The first named had
made complete set of furniture
for his own use, working at odd
times, and table, made entirely
by Carl Pratt, will compare with
any article from the factories. -
Hazel Green Herald.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1910-03-16
FOR SALE.

165 acres, with residence and
barn, well watered, nearly all in
grass, one of the best farms in the
the county, at 500.
$50 acres, five miles from city,
all in grass, with plenty of to-
bacco ground. Price $50 per acre.
About 100 acres, four miles
from town, on good turnpike, ex,
ira strong Hinkston land, at SS5
per acre.
Nice country home, six miles
from city, contains residence,
barns and other improvements.
Can be bought at ZOO.
A seven room frame cottage,
within one-half block of Court
House, in excellent condition.
Price So, 800.
w. H. WOOD,
The Man who Sells the Earth.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1910-03-16
Claude Thomas Making Good.

Harry Sommers pays this de-
served compliment to a good man:
I'VE do not know Senator
Claude Thomas of the county of
Bourbon, but we have carefully
noted his record in the State Sem
ate and we want to say for him
while we have differed from some
of his positions and a few of his
votes, he has made good. His re-
form prison bills alone, which he
has been able to put through the
Legislature mark him as a patriot
ic citizen of distinguished ability.
He has won the respect and admit
ration of the members of the SEN
ate who have differed most radi-
cally from him. He stands out
conspicuously as one of the few
Senators who is more popular with
the people now than when the Sen
ate convened. We salute you
Senator Thomas. Your integrity,
your courage and your ability
mark you as a public servant after
our own heart"
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1910-03-16
Hunting Expedition { d e d -
Roosevelt Family Meet.

Ex-President Roosevelt and son
arrived at Khartum Africa, on
Monday afternoon at o'clock, en-
route down the Nile. Mrs. Roose-
welt and daughter arrived at 5
O'Clock on train from Cairo. Many
banquets and receptions will be
given in his honor in many coun-
tries and cities from Khartum to
New York.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1910-03-16
Insurance..

1t costs no more to buy insur-
ance in the Hartford Fire, with an
honorable business record of 100
years, a payment of 100000, 900
in losses, than to insure in a COM
pany with a reputation to make.
We present The Hartford, and pay
all losses in cash without discount.
III. Clay Mckee d Sons.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1910-03-16
BIG TRANSFER
Of Railway and Timber interests
In Menefee County.

On Tuesday of last week the
entire holdings of the Red River
Valley Railway Co. & the Union
City Lumber Co. which for many
years has operated at and beyond
Rothwell, Menefee county, were
sold to w. X. Tabor, S. S. Pinney
and r. G. Lyons. Under the new
ownership the railway will be OPP
Grated under the original name,
but the lumber company will be
known as The Rothwell Tie Co.
For ~ years Mr., j. W. Nc
Causey has been President of the
Union City Lumber Go. He is
now to give his entire attention to
the Michigan State Life Insurance
Co., of which he is President.
His friends in this section will re-
greet his departure.
Mr.. Pinney has been associated
with him in his interests in Meme
fee and is we'll qualified to con-
tinuc the business. Messrs. Ia
Dor and Lyons are popular, hust-
ling business men. We wish for
them much success.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1910-03-16
Run On Bank.

Last week a run was made on
the Bank of the Society for Saw
ings at Cleveland, o. There are
$4,000 depositors, mostly foreign
ers. Conspicuously displayed on
a table was 81, 800, 900 in bills, be-
side bags of coin and bills. The
bank had 100000 in currency
and $3O,OOO,OOO in bonds. The
run lasted for two days, checking
out 81 $50, 900.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1910-03-16
DELAYED.

We regret to know that the Sew
er Commission are meeting with
opposition from some property
owners who decline to give a legal
permit to cross private property.
This refusal will result in the tenn
pOrary if not permanent defeat of
a great public improvement. We
hope that the work will soon be
under Roadway.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1910-03-16
PUBLIC SALE!
Having sold my farm will sell to the
highest bidder OH
Wednesday, March p

beginning at 10 clock, at my home place
miles south of Mt. Sterling, on the Ca
MARCO and Levee cross pike, the follow
ing personal property
81 head of good ycarling cattle 4 cows
with calves by side; COW, soon to be
fresh; I stripper COW, Jersey bull, /
2-year-old heifer, nice sows, ready TO
pig; brood mares, / 6-year-old mare, ell
igible to register, in foal to Mcdonald
Chief; / 2-year-old horse, by Mcdonald
Chief; I-year-old horse, by Mcdonald
Chief; l yearling filly, by Mcdonald
Chief registered; ! good 5-year-old horse
mule, pair aged mare mules, runa-
bout, / wagon, new Deering machine
and rake, scraper, hay and fodder
farming implements, and many other
things to numerous to mention.
A. +. WYATT
VIM. Crdvens, Auctioneer.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1910-03-16
BUYS Farm In Clark.

w. T. Swango, having sold his
entire farm of 900 acres near
Ewington, in this county, bought
last week of W. q. Hoskins his
farm of 200 acres on Two mile
Greek b miles from Winchester,
for S22, 900. Mr.. Swango and
family will move about April /.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1910-03-16
To Vote on Statewide PrOhibi-
ton. .

Petitions containing the names
of 40,S05 voters were filed with
the Secretary of State at Jefferson
City, Mo-, on March 10, asking
for the submission at the Novem-
Der election of a prohibition con-
stitutiOnal amendment. 1t is GER
tain the Statewide prohibition
question will be voted on.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1910-03-16
Land, Stock & Crop
.0SaG0G0SA

See adj. for A. F. Wyatt's sale
on March ODD.
See announcement ad. of Corn
Growers Association in this city
on April 2.
For Veterinary Service day or
night call on DR.. W. B. Robinson,
Phone135, Anderson's Stable. 19tf
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1910-03-16
Remarkable Old Gentleman.

Hallsville, Mo-, March IL, 1910.
Mt. Sterling, Ky. Advocate:
In looking over my diary l find
clipping from Advocate of about
two years ago with the following
statements: Esq. r. B. Crooks
had never sworn an oath nor been
under the influence of whisky in
his life. j. G. Trimble, Sr., has
this record, nor has he ever taken
chew of tobacco or smoked"
Good my old friends, thanks
for such statements from you at
your ages.
Allow me a little space please.
l never was in saloon in my life,
never took drink of whisky, nor
ever saw a man do that, never
tasted chewing gum, nor drank
the second glass of beer, never
tasted the so-called soda water.
Don't chew nor smoke tobacco nor
swear, never went to q dance,
never was in theatre, never saw
a horse race, play no games under
the sun. Have been to county
courts in Paris, Carlisle, Flem-
ingsburg, Owingsville, and attend
ed Mt. Sterling courts for years
and never have seen fight be-
tween men in ali my life. Good
ness! what a good record for Mt.
Sterling for SO years.
| don't drink coffee nor eat
cooked cabbage, don't drink ice
tea nor lemonade, nor eat ice
cream, and l am alive too and
weigh Dab pounds.
You know now how l vote on
wet and dry and on politics by
my statements above. | have
been member of the church for
So years, not too good yet.
Come up We old men and testify
and let's shake hands and start on
the home walk (for we can't run)
for a better life in our older days.
May the good Lord direct US old
ones.
Marriage of Charles Berkeley
and Miss Eta Hedges, both of
Hallsville took place recently.
Miss Hedges was assistant in the
Postoffice at Hallsville. Her
folks came here from Hedges sta
ton, west of Mt. Sterling, KY.
They are first-class young folks.
They 90 to the farm. Best wish
es attend them.
March to date, one little snow,
II fair days. Warmest day 76
degrees, coolest ~ degrees.
j. G.. COOKS.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1910-03-16
NO EXTRA SESSION.

Governor Wilson has notified
the law makers of the State that
there will not for the present be
an extra session of the Legislature.
The Solons will desert Frank
fort today; few may remain till
Thursday. Nearly 900 bills were
introduced, of which only a few
became law.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1910-03-16
Real Estate.

We will buy or sell your real
estate on commission. Bring on
your houses, farms or vacant lots.
If you want to buy or sell. don't
do it till you have seen
ii. Clay Mckee Il Sons.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1910-03-16
Plumbing and Gas Fitting.

Having secured the services of a
plumber of 20 years experience we
are in position to offer prompt
and high-class service. We ask
your further patronage.
Boot Chenault d Orear.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1910-03-16

The dissolution of the Standard
Oil Co. as a trust in restraint of
trade is before the Supreme Court
of the United States this week.
No question involving such a vast
amount of money has come before
the Court.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1910-03-16
Wants the Office.

At Jackson on Wednesday O. II.
Pollard, of Lexington, formerly of
Breathitt, announced as a candi-
date for Attorney General, subject
to the State Democratic Conven-
ton.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1910-03-16

If we understand Alright, the
Democratic L gi S at ure has
brought reproach upon itself by
the passage of the Ripper bill"
for Louisville.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1910-03-16

Make no engagements for FRI
DAY and SATURDAY which will
prevent you from attendidg Mrs.
X. O. Clarke's display of the latest
designs in color. fabric and shape
in millinery.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1910-03-16
bank Street.

Workmen on Tuesday began ex-
cavating the cellar for a new bust
ness house on Bank street on cor
ner facing the depot. Mckee &
Sons are to erect a 3-stOry brick.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1910-03-16
National Conversations.

II you see three men standing to
gether on the sidewalk in any given
country, you can guess the subject
of their conversation. In Germany 1t
is the army; in Russia the blu.
reaucracy; in France, women; In the
United States, business; in England,
sport, and In Turkey. nothing at ALL
La Derpiere Heure. Brussels.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1910-03-16

Although Mrs. Greenwade s
Millinery display complete does
not occur till Monday and Tues
day, she asks her customers to see
her stock before purchasing. She
will please you as usual.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1910-03-16
Best Work at Eifty.

In the industrial world 1t has BE-
come accepted that a man is too old
at 40. and the London county council
works department decided last year
not to engage men above 35. How IL
1t In the intellectual world? Despite
all the evidences of precocity. Mr.. Dor
land arrives at a conclusion which
gives an average of so for the master
work OF great men.-T. Pa Weekly.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1910-03-16
Friends In Need.

What need we have any friends, II
we should ne'er have need Of themf
They were the most needless creatures
living, should we ne'er have use for
them, and would most resemble sweet
instruments hang up In cases that
keep their sounds to themselves
Shakespeare.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1910-03-16
Not Like q Hen.

1.-THE female Goldfish" remarked the
boarder who had been cleaning stats
tics from between the covers Of pat.
ent medicine almanac, lays more than
q million eggs. Now, what do you
think of that?" II think" rejoined the
Cheerful Idiot, that it's mighty
lucky thing for the Goldfish that she
doesn't have to cackls over even
egg"