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The Churchill county standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1908-1920, 1910-03-17
THE new RAILROAD TRACKAGE
Railroad Officials Arrived Yes
terday. Spur To Be Built
To Factory Site.

Another link in the beet sugar facto-
ry chain was forged when represents
tives of the railroad company and the
beet sugar company agreed upon the
building of the necessary trackage to
connect the factory site with the Hazen-
Fallon railroad. In order to encompass
this end it will be necessary to build
nearly mile of tracksge, the expense
of which will be met jointly by the beet
sugar company and the railroad compa-
ny. AS it was given to this paper, the
promoters of the sugar company agree
to do all the necessary grading and to
furnish the ties, while the other party
to the contract agrees to furnish the
rails and necessary labor to lay the ties
and rails and ballast the road.
Yesterday w. E. johnson, of the @.
S. L. engineering department at Salt
Lake, accompanied by District Asst.
Freight and Passenger Agent A. H.
Pett, arrived in Fallon and the OBJ
ject of their visit is to lay out the
route to be followed to the factory site
with the spur and Mr.. johnson may al
SO look over the projected spur routes
to the Saltwater and Island districts.
w. L. Frazier who was appointed to
interview the farmers Of this section
and sign up sugar beet acreage, states
that his efforts have met with hearty
response wherever he has labored and
that the residents Of the Saltwater
section are particularly public spirited
and Notwithstanding the fact that 1t
will be necessary for them to make the
longest wagon haul of any of the fac
tory patrons, that the smallest acreage
signed up by any one individual down
that way was 10 acres. Sentiment over
Wadsworth way and out through the
Humboldt valley is being cultivated
and numerous ones living along the
main line of the Southern Pacific have
agreed in writing to raise beets Cor the
Fallon factory during the present sea-
son.
Although Mr. Frazier has been work.
ing for more than week now, he has
only succeeded in covering the terrific
ry two miles east of town and as far
south as the j. j Cushman ranch and
apprehensive lest the time prove too
short to allow OF interviewing every
one, he wishes it announced that meet
ing will occur at the Court House next
Saturday afternoon at two o'clock, at
which time, all who care to sign
contracts will be accorded the
privilege. The presence of all unsolic-
tied farmers is urgently requested on
this occasion.
Over at the factory site, things are
beginning to hum. Preparations are
being made to burn brick, and lumber
is being hauled this week for the Office
building, work upon which will be start
ed at once by the contractors.
The Churchill county standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1908-1920, 1910-03-17
improvements.

improvements.
The sentiment of the meeting Tues
day evening, representative of the To-
cal business interests seemed to be de-
cidely in favor of both sewage and wa
ter systems, but many object to INSTALL
ing water system without sewage and
of course sewage system cannot be
operated without water system, SO as
matters stand now, one seems to be
contingent on the other, and the coun-
Gil will go right ahead with the matter
of arranging for bond issues to cover
the cost of installing these two greatly
needed public utilities.
The Churchill county standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1908-1920, 1910-03-17
An ad. In the Standard pays.

Mrs. Spaulding, mother of the Bap-
t'st pastor, arrived in Fallon Tuesday
and will make her future home with
her son.
Work upon Fallon's proposed federal
building will commence this week.
Originally, the specifications called for
the completion of the structure by
March 1st, but the extreme cold win
ter forbade work and the contractors
were given an extension of time by
the government authorities.
The Churchill county standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1908-1920, 1910-03-17

The ladies' of the 800" club were en-
tertained by Mrs. W. c. Black yester-
day afternoon, the party being in con
formity to st. Patrick tradition: The
rooms were decorated in emblematic
colors, while the favors were character
istic of the Emerald Isle. Mesdames
Roodhouse, Geo. Villenueuve and Ed
Monsell were the invited guests. The
first prize was daintily hand painted
cup and saucer.
The Churchill county standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1908-1920, 1910-03-17

Setting eggs from selected heavy
laying strain S. C. White Leghorns 75
cents per setting of 15-incubator lots
& per 100. Also few cockrels.
CHAs. E. HOWARD, two miles east of
Fallon.
The Churchill county standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1908-1920, 1910-03-17
pROJeCT ENGINEERS CIRCULAR
Project Engineer Thomas n.
Addresses Water Users And
Makes Suggestions.

Project Engineer Thomas H. Means
has addressed a circular letter to all
water users within this project calling
their attention to various matters
having to do with the conduct of the
Truckee-C Carson project. He calls
attention to the fact that one of the
most common causes of trouble and one
of the greatest items of expense in
proiect maintenance has come from
the careless handling of waste water
by the farmer, and cites the fact that
every farmer is responsible for the
water he gets from the government
canals and laterals until it is disposed
of in businesslike manner. In con-
nection with the drain ditch subject
the project engineer says that right
of way of twenty-five feet is owned by
the government on either side of all
drainage bitches and that in the future
the authorities will maintain possession
of this strip. This action has been
made necessary through what is termed
inexcusable neglect in pIowing the
land too close to the drain bitches and
then allowing the wind to sweep along
and carry the loose soil into the bitches.
Another cause of trouble has been
wholesale clearing Of the rights Of way.
In his circular letter the project engi-
neer says that the cost Of cleaning
drain bitches is becoming proportionate-
ly the largest item Of maintenance ex-
pense and he states that it 10 for the
water user to reduce this cost by CO.
operating with the project officials in
the strict observance of the new rules
laid down by the latest circular. Pro-
ject Engineer Means calls attention to
past practices and lays particular stress
upon the penalty for violation Of the
rules governing the distribution of
water. In this connection it is stated
that delinouencies in the past have
been attributable to both the ditch RI
ders and the water users, and that the
man who boasts that he goes and
takes the water when ne needs it,
should be looked upon as most unde.
sirable citizen and one who will bear
Watching
The text of the circular further deals
with the question of arranging the va
tious farm systems and attention is
called to the fact that system can be
SO arranged as to require minimum of
attention. In the future it is stated
that the twenty-four hour notice for
water delivery must be given in all in
stances and that in no case will devil
alton from the iron clad rule be made.
In other words it is now up to the wa
Ter users to anticipate their need of Ire
rigation water for at least twenty-four
hours. And in the future rotation
system will be used. Water must be
carefully utilized and handled during
the night as well as dun ing the day dur
ing each mans run"
In summing up his letter Mr.. Means
states that the matters treated were
out of the zone of criticism and con-
cludes with the following statement:
but we are all gaining experience
and we should endeavor to profit by
that experience and try, with hearty
cooperation, to bring about the end to
which we are all working; the most
successful and efficient operation of our
irrigation system at the least possible
cost"
The Churchill county standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1908-1920, 1910-03-17
No Hard Times Here.

Just to prove that times are not bard
in these parts fancy horse
man came in recently and after
camping on the trails of several of our
local people for week or two sold two
fine stations, one Percheron and the
other French Coach, for $9250. The
horses are both fine ones, as the prices
denote.
The Churchill county standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1908-1920, 1910-03-17

EGGS FOR HATCHING- From Sc
lected pen of heavy laying Rhode Is
land Reds. $150 per dozen. Ed. F.
Dunbar
The Churchill county standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1908-1920, 1910-03-17

Seed potatoes, Burbanks and Early
Rose varieties, for sale in any quantity
by P. Mori & Company, at the j. A.
Bailey ranch.
The Churchill county standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1908-1920, 1910-03-17

Chas. E. Coe. Jeweler. Kent Block
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1910-01-28
MAYIlLLE ITEMS

Rebekah Lodge met Thursday
and initiated Archie Boyce. Af-
ter lodge a dainty supper was
was served. 1t is probable they
would have held lodge all night
had not a man, not q member,
who was visiting below, struck
up Home Sweet Home" on his
horn. The joke should have
been appreciated by some of the
male sisters who spent the most
of the time in sweet slumber.
Mrs. Harry Holzapfel of Con-
don is visiting her parents, Mr.,
and Mrs. Noble Beeson.
Winterstein & Mcconnell have
added a line of mems furnishing
goods to their stock.
j. ID. Shaw spent part OF the
week in Trail Fork.
Geo. C. Miller, Frank Shaw,
Ed Lewellyn and D. Greives
were given the initiatory degree
in the l. o. o. F. lodge Saturday
night.
The dance Friday night was .
great success, the only draw
back being that the music was
late in arriving.
The Rebekah Lodge will give
a pie social Feb. IL. The pro-
ceeds will be used to procure
paraphernalia for the Degree
Staff.
mir. and Mrs. Noble Beeson
and Mr.. and Mrs. ]. F. Thomas
attended the w. 0. w. installa-
ton at Fossil Wednesday.
James Edwards, john Samples
and Lee Butler made a trip to
Greasewood Friday.
Little Laura Mcconnell had a
narrow escape Wednesday. In
attempting to crawl through a
gate she pulled it down, partly
on and partly under her, press
ing her head down into the mud.
Fred Winterstein heard her cries
for help and ran to her assis-
tance. She was not seriously
injured but her face was badly
bruised.
Mrs. W. ]. Taylor was on the
sick list a few days this week.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1910-01-28
THE CAT AND THE BABY.
A Medical Opinion as TO the Tradition
Of 4 Feline Danger.


Of 4 Feline Danger.
Several physicians have Investigated
the ancient story that eats suck the
breath OF babies. and Dr. !, Rice Gibbs
declares that the theory Is ridiculous
Cats occasionally kill children. he de
clares. but they do II In different
fashion.
1T has been stated that cats nos-
trils are so formed as to make per.
feet Juncture with the nose OF a baby"
said DR.. Gibbs, land that little pres
sure would push them upward and
make them perfect tt. Then the
cats chin would rest over and below
the baby's mouth, preventing 1t from
opening to relieve the strangulation
while the cat sucked its breath. That
Is all rot, The manner In which lit
tie children are killed by cats is this;
A cat looking for warm place TO
curl up and sleep lies down upon the
chest OF little child. and. being quite
heavy-many cats are as heavy as
little babies-simply crushes the breath
OUT ok Tue Cullu > tuuSSs uuu SlIduSu-
lation takes place. but not through
sucking of the child's breath.
The idea that only black cats kill
little babies is equally ridiculous, 1t
is simply because black cats are con-
sidered unlucky. In former times the
black cat was considered the very
genius OF witchcraft. In those days
when baby died the blame was often
fixed upon some hag who. the judges
said, had sent black cat to suck the
baby's breath. And often hag and cat
suffered death at the stake.
EVIL omen Is still the cry in many
parts of the world whenever a black
cat approaches a cradle. Many per
sons are so superstitious that the ap-
pearance of black cat In sick room
is considered equivalent to an an
nouncement Of approaching death.
What could be more absurd?
Mothers need not be afraid of cats,
black, white or green. sucking their
babies breath and numbering them.
1t is time that this popular fallacy
should be exploded" - New York
World.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1910-01-28
ARLINGTON NOTES
o. S. Ebi is laid up with a Sc
we're case of rheumatism.

o. S. Ebi is laid up with a Sc
we're case of rheumatism.
Mrs. E. o. Fisk went to Con-
don Tuesday to visit relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jesse Mckinney
spent a day or two at Blalock the
first of the week.
Mrs. L. B. Fischer was confn-
ed to her room last week by a
robust case of la grippe.
Francis Clarke has returned
home from Pendleton where he
has been attending school.
]. M. Mckinney and wife spent
last Friday here on their way
home from a visit at Condor.
The ice has leisurely drifted
out of the river and the ferry is
again in operation after having
been tied up for several weeks.
The river is high and muddy, the
water having SO much mud in
suspension that, instead of try
ing to drink it in the usual way,
the patrons of the municipal wa
ter plant now eat it with a spoon.
If one just had place to put it,
enough soil could soon be obtain
ed from the water to build a town
lot, or even a farm.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1910-01-28
THE BASEBALL UMPIRE.
Very Different From the Fight Referee
or the Race Judge.

Good umpires are rare. In the whole
country there are not more than ten
first rate ones. The combination of
the keen eye. nimble brain and cold
nerve is not a common one.
The umpire is the chain lightning of
baseball. His decisions are rendered
in the fifth part Of second. He rem
ders them knowing that he must stand
by them afterward. no matter what
happens Every man inside the fence,
whether blinded by prejudice or loyal
ty to the home team. sees the same
things and therefore feels that he has
right to his own opinion, but the
umpire is the one man who Is paid to
know what he sees.
The prizefght referee sometimes has
to decide which boxer won a hard bat
tie. He has had time in which to re-
view the situation. The whole moving
picture Of the fight stretches backward
In his memory. Should the choice
prove a difficult one there is always
the comfortable middle ground-the
draw decision, in which neither man
wins or loses. The baseball umpire
can render no draw decisions. The
man is safe or be is out.
When two race horses come nodding
down to the wire and two noses fash
by the post so close together that a
finger breadth means thousands of dol
lars to the hackers, the race track
judge may fall back on the dead heat.
The baseball umpire has no dead heats.
Watching foot and ball. he must know
which one was first He eau confer
with no one Right or wrong. the
judgment must be made In the twin
king Of an eye.-C. E. Van Loan in
Munsey's Magazine.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1910-01-28
Tn. Piano virtuoso,s Hands.

Contrary TO popular belief, the piano
virtuoso as a rule has extremely un-
attractive hands. '"rhe artistic hand
is a phrase peculiar to the hysterical
young woman who haunts musical re-
citals. but In reality the hand of the
pianist L. not at all artistic or beauti-
full when judged by the usual stand
ards Of the artist, the painter or the
sculptor.
Constant, vigorous practicing over
develops the hand and makes it ac-
tually Ill shaped. The fingers do not
taper, but are blunt and round, end
ing often in what appears to be a
cushion of hard fesh.-New York
World.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1910-01-28

The report circulated that the
work done along the John Day
river and Rock Creek about Croy,
in the northern part of Gillian
county, was for the purpose of
irrigation, is a mistake. Aletter
from Congressman Ellis, to one
of Condon's prominent men, as
sures him that it is the work of
railroads.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1910-01-28
Advertised Letters

For the week ending Jan. %,
letters as addressed below re-
main uncalled for at the Condor
post-office:
1. Crane, Robert
2. Love, Mrs. E. G.
These letters will be sent to
the dead letter office Feb. IL
1910, if not delivered before. In
calling for the above, please say
advertised" giving date of list.
John F. Reisacher, P. M.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1910-01-28

F. T. Hurlburt, who had the
misfortune to break his leg some
weeks ago, had the plaster cast
removed this week and will soon
be able to attend to business.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1910-01-28
Aaqravating.

When the late General Edward NJ.
McCook lived in Pixies Peak he once
presided at dinner in honor Of ia
nous Indian fighter.
Mr.. McCook. as he then was, con-
cluded his introduction Of the Indian
fighter with the words:
II can find but one fault with the
colonePs methods. | allude to his well
known custom of enlisting in his regi-
ment only baldheaded men. To ag-
gravate the Indians feelings so cruelty
rs that is carrying war too far"
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1910-01-28

John Morgan of Portland was
in town Wednesday with the view
of purchasing one of the tonso-
rial parlors and returned to
Portland Thursday morning to
consult his partner. Mr.. Nor
gan was formerly a barber in
Fossil.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1910-01-28

John Maidment of Lone Rock
sold 80 boxes of apples to The
S. B. Barker Co. Wednesday.
These apples sell for 1925 per
box. Six months ago they
would have brought $1.50.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1910-01-28

Chas Martin spent a few days
in Condor this week on business
and left yesterday morning for
Portland.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1910-01-28

A certain philosopher used to thank
God when he had the gout that 1t was
not the toothache. and when he had
the toothache he gave thanks because
he had not both complaints at once.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1910-01-28

7. A. Weinke, of the hustling
real estate firm of Graves &
Weinke Co., left for Spokane
Wednesday morning to close up
several deals.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1910-01-28
Catholic Church Services

9.42 A. M. Sunday School
10. 80 A. M. : Mass and Sermon
7.30 P, M. Rosary Instruction
and Benediction.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1910-01-28
Mrs. M. 0. Clarke has a severe
attack of la grippe this week.

Geo. Dufur Court Steno-
grapher of Portland is in Con-
don this week assisting in the
contest cases.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1910-01-28

Henry Austin, who has been
visiting at the home of his broth
er-in-law, Harry Johnson, left
on Thursday for CASTOR, Oregon,
where his parents reside.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1910-01-28

Chas. Wilkins of Clem was in
Condor yesterday on real estate
business.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1910-01-28
Cool.

Diner (disgustedIy)-See here! Ev-
eiything on this table is stone cold.
Waiter-Try the pepper aud tabasco,
sir.-Boston Transcript.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1910-01-28
Error Of tha rxnsa.

The editor wrote that the speakers
address was notable" but the printer
spaced 1t wrong and it read mot able"
kansas City Star.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1910-01-28
Graves & Weinke.

J. B. and L. B. Wisemen of
Rock Creek were business visit
ors in Condor yesterday.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1910-01-28

Grant Wade is here on busi-
ness.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-04-04
NO STATEMENT FROM KNOX.

Secretary Knox. who intended to issue
statement yesterday showing the vari-
Gus controversies between the State De
partment. Canada. and other countries
growing out OF the Aldrich-Payne tariff
law, changed his mind and did not give
out the statement
On Saturday MIR. Knox asked Secretary
Wilson to have prepared a full statement
OF the negotiations In regard TO the tariff
with Canadp. France. Germany. and
Australia. Yesterday after reading the re-
port prepared under Mr. wilson's di-
rection. in the language of the day, he
got cold feet
Mr.. Knox is stated to be in fear that
the general public would not understand
the tariff details. and that therefore il
would be useless. so far as the State De-
partment is concerned. In some quarters.
the reason for not giving out the state
ment was advanced that pending ne
gotiations for a reciprocity treaty with
Canada might be affected. There is little
doubt that anything the department might
give out would be used by the Democrats
as political capital in the coming elections.
At the state Department yesterday IL was
stated that Mr.. Knox was of the opinion
that the details ought not to be made
public at any time. Whether this view
will be changed only time can tell.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-04-04
TWO NEW PASTORS OFF1C1ArE.
Hold Opening Functions at st. AIMS
and ST. Stephens Churches.

Hold Opening Functions at st. AIMS
and st. Stephens Churches.
Rev. Joseph H, Cassidy, who came
from ST. Johns Church, Westminster, to
take charge OF ST. Stephens parish. in
this city, where he succeeds the late
Father caughy, officiated at the low mass
at o'clock yesterday morning. The
members OF the Holy Name Society at
tended the mass and received communion
in body. Father Cassidy preached at
both the Z o'clock and the late mass.
A congregation of the size OF St Steph-
ems, he said, should not be without a
paroehial school. He referred to the
well-known loyalty OF the members of
ST. Stephens parish to their faith and
to their late pastor, and said he hoped to
receive the same cooperation from them.
st. AIMS Church. TeHnallytown, was
well hlled yesterday morning at the SOL
emn high mass, which marked the first
formal function OF the pastorate OF Rev.
L G. Smyth, who for the last eight
years has been assistant pastor at St.
Stephens Church Rev. c. Carroll
Smyth, of St Martins Church, Balti-
more, who has been spending the last
week at st. AIMS rectory. as the guest
Of his brother. the new pastor. was cele-
brant Of the mass.
Rev. John Handley. c. S. p. director
OF studies at the Apostolic Mission House.
was deacon, and Mr. John Smyth, c, s,
P. of St Thomas college. Catholic Uni
versity. who viii be ordained 10 the
priesthood in June. acted as subdeacon.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-04-04
Conservation.
Editor The Washington Herald;

Editor The Washington Herald
Conservation is a nicer word than So
claIism. but in the present application It
has Just as many prickers and stickers
Put in force, it threatens a sea OF fright
full camage among the meek" who. ac-
cording to Scripture. inherit the earth,
above and below ground, with the air
and SKY thrown in
Conservation really means righteous use
OF thinss-all things-prIvate, public, and
national. And, OF course. the enforce
ment of It in our country or any country
held by the Anglo-Saxon tribes would
terribly disjoint our whole competitive
system. which we inherited from the
pirates and cave jewellers Of the British
Isles.
Applied to our natural, national Ie-
sources, conservation Means a fearful
setback for the dresmers of marble halls,
foreign titles, European trips, and inter
national splurge. II would reverse wealth
achieving methods which have put tim
Der. coal, oil, copper. air and water in
a few hands for the pleasure and fame
of me dad and my son. In a word. en-
forced conservation would do away with
piracy and institute decency in the man
agement Of our rte-depending resources.
The government timber subject 20 grab.
together with oil and mines. foots zap
many thousand millions. This property is
marked out ready for squatting by the
old gangs OF misunderstanding sharps.
The sawmils are. many OF them, already
on the ground. Coal diggers are also
prepared to dig the bottom out OF Alaska
for private pockets and To the danger of
the equipoise of The earth. Coal Oil
Johnny keeps pumping. and Lawson holds
the balance of the earth. Cook has fed.
and the rest OF us viii have to get off
the earth soon; that is, If conservation
fails
Fair competition is the right method of
life, but piracy. bribery. and conspiracies
are Ola Nck's tools.
ORVILLE u. kIMBAIIA