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The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1910-12-15
WELLS & FARGO
OBJECT TO TAX

The delinquent tax list this year is
the largest for some time, amounting
to $1734.54. 1t embraces a consider
able number of taxpayers, the largest
being the Wells & Fargo Express COM
pany, with a tax of $69453, then the
Darby Nevada Ore Reduction COM
pany, with an arrearage amounting to
$157.
While. the express company has
made no statement in regard to it's
Humboldt county tax, it is understood
that it will resist payment in every
county in the state in which it is as
sessed, upon practically the grounds
set forth in its communication to the
commissioners of Storey county, as
follows:
To the Board of County Commissioners
of the County Of Storey.
Wells, Fargo & Co., corporation,
by the undersigned, its attorney, re-
spectfully petition your honorable
board, sitting as board of equaliza-
tion, to equalize the assessment
against said corporation heretofore
made by the assessor of your county
by striking from said assessment that
portion thereof wherein and whereby
this petitioner is assessed at the rate
of 5000 for every mile of railroad stu
ated in your county over which this
petitioner carries expressage, for the
following reasons:
First-There is no law or statute
authorizing said assessment against
petitioner or authorizing any tax to
be assessed or levied against petition
er, save upon it's physical and tangible
property, and that said assessment
made upon supposed intangible prop
erty of this petitioner.
Second-That said assessment is
void for the reason that the same was
made without notice to petitioner or
any of its officers or agents.
"Third-That said tax is unjust and
confiscatory in this: Said purported
assessment purports to be tax upon
the profits derived from business done
in the state of Nevada both in intra
state and interstate commerce, and at
the time said assessment was made
the officials making said assessment
did not in fact base their assessment
upon the profit of your petitioner
within the state of Nevada.
"Fourth-That said assessment is
made upon profits derived both from
intrastate and interstate business and
is void for the reason that it is I'M
possible to ascertain in what part of
said assessment is made upon intra-
state business.
Fifth-That said assessment is
void in that it is an assessment upon
the interstate business of petitioner,
and is made in violation of the con-
stitution of the United States.
Respectfully submitted,
UWELLS, FARGO 6 co.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1910-12-15
NEW AUTO FOR
NATIONAL Mines CO.

Yesterday new automobile arrived
fom San Francisco, via the Western
Pacific, for the National Mines COM
pany. The car was built expressly for
the company by the Stearns manufac-
turning concern, of Cleveland, Ohio,
and was designated especially for des-
ert travel. 1t has 42inch wheel, with
chain drive and clearance of IA
inches.
The car came through in nearly pas
senger time, having left San Francis
co Monday evening, arriving here yes
terday morning, requiring less than SO
hours for the trip.
Charles Haeffner, the company IS
ehaffeur, returned from San Francisco
yesterday afternoon and will leave for
National in the new car tomorrow
morning, accompanied by L. G. Camp
bell, vice-president of the National
Mines company.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1910-12-15
Mining CASfSII
MAY BE SETTLED

The prevalent notion that the gov
ernment suits against the Central Pa
cific Railway compay, to cancel pat
ents to valuable mineral lands in
Olinghonse, Ramsey and other parts OF
the state, will be compromised to the
advantage of the mining men of the
state, is given much more force by the
publication of the annual report Of the
attorney general of the United States.
The report on this point does not
furnish definite information respecting
the progress of the suits, but it does
state that present Indications are
favorable for compromise, says the
Reno Journal
The news, even in its present form,
will be regarded with great satisfac-
tion by the mining men and prospect
ors of the state, and it is doubtful il
anything else of equal Importance has
happened in the mining world since
the state was organized.
The property under dispute is land
along the right-ofway of the Central
Pacific railroad, in Nevada, The rail-
road was given grant Of 30 miles
wide on each side Of the tracks in
alternate sections, and the grant made
a princely domain. 1t was provided
that the land selected by the railroad
should be non-mineral land and more
fitted for agriculture than for min
ing. In the years that passed the
railroad from time to time took up
the land and secured patents, vesting
absolute title, proof against any at
tack except the allegation of fraud.
Mining men claim that in many
cases the railroad has secured patents
on valuable mineral land by declaring
that it was agricultural land, and in
this way the mining development Of
the region along the railroad has been
retarded.
The present matter, with which the
attorney generals report deals, en-
braces "a suits in equity that have
been in court for three or four years,
on and off. Hearings have been held
here and in Carson City before judges
and referees, with special examiners
and hosts of expert witnesses on both
Sides
The attorney generals report COW
ering this matter follows:
Twenty-four suits in equity have
been brought and are pending in the
district of Nevada against the Gen.
tral Pacific Railway company and 9TH
ers, for the purpose of annuling pat
ents issued to the railway company
under the acts of July /, 1862, and
July 2, 1864. The gravaman of these
suits lies in the allegation that the
patents conveyed land which was
chiefly valuable for mineral, and
known to be such at the time when
they were issued. The acreage in
volved is very large, and the litigation
is regarded as having an important
bearing upon the development Of the
mining industry in the state. A num-
Der of the cases are at issue, and in
some of them the government has al
ready completed the taking of its tes-
timony. The department is prepared to
proceed vigorously, if called upon, but
the present indications are favorable
to general compromise which will
result in the restoration to the public
domain of practically all of those por-
tons of the areas involved which may
fairly be regarded as mineral land.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1910-12-15
CHRISTMAS SALE,
DINNER AND LUNCH

The Ladies Aid Society of the
Methodist Episcopal church will con.
duet their Christmas sale and serve
dinner and lunch in the F. c. Robins
building on Bridge street Friday (to-
morrow, December 16
Sale of fancy and useful articles,
suitable for Christmas gifts, also home
made candies, during the afternoon
and evening.
Menu.
Roast Pork and Apple Sauce.
Hot Veal Meat Balls. Mashed Potatoes
Macaroni and Cheese.
Assorted Salads.
Bread and Butter. Coffee and Tea
Home Cake.
Dinner at 1880 a. m. Lunch, 5 p. m
Price, so cents.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1910-12-15
MORE COLON|STS
TO ARRIVE FRIDAY

M. Marich, the Los Angeles land
agent, is expected to arrive in Winnie
mucca Friday with another party of
colonists, whom he will locate on gov
ernment land south of town, in the
vicinity of the Sonoma ranch. He will
also be accompanied by the men he To-
Gated some weeks ago, who will at
once have their claims surveyed and
fenced
At the time Mr.. Marich visited
Humboldt county he located d. and G..
Masera, Peter and Angelo Reghero and
Matson MORO on claims south of Mill
City, in the neighborhood of the Organ
ranch. County Surveyor Sheldon re-
turned this morning from making a
survey of the claims, and the owners
are expected to enter into immediate
possession.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1910-12-15
POPULAR ELITE BAR
AGAIN CHANGES HANDS

Yesterday w. j. Bell sold the Elite
bar to II. c. Soranson and w. S. Oak
ley, and this morning the new pro-
prietors assumed charge of the resort.
For some time, up to the first of
the present year, Messrs. Soranson and
Oakley conducted saloon at Twin
Falls, Idaho, but the town was voted
dry at the November election of last
year, and on the first of January the
business was closed out Both of the
new proprietors of the Elite are ex-
perieneed in their line of business and
will continue to conduct the Elite as a
frst-class bar.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1910-12-15
PREPARING NEW BOND
FOR COUTTY TREASURER

Preparatory to commencing his new
term as county treasurer the first
of the year, Judge NJ. S. Bonnifeld is
today preparing new bond for
County Treasurer Hoenstine. AL
though the bond calls for sureties only
in the sum of $15O000, each must
qualify for double the amount he
guarantees, so that in reality the bond
is for 100000 OF the amount re-
quired, 100000 has been apportiond
to Winnemucca, which amount Judge
Bonnifeld expects to secure before
night, and the balance will be furnish
ed by Lovelock and Golconda.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1910-12-15
STATE BANKERS
TO MEET in RENO

The Nevada Bankers Association
will hold its third annual session at
Reno tomorrow and Saturday. The fol-
lowing entertainment has been provid-
ed for visiting delegates by the local
committee having the matter in
charge.
Friday, December 16, 11:15 a. m.--
The members and representatives will
take the street car for the University
of Nevada to see the university and
inspect the grounds and buildings.
Friday Evening-IA banquet will be
given the delegates and members and
guests of the association at the River.
side hotel, at 1880. Additional ban
quet tickets will be on sale to all
banks, for use of others associated in
the banking business.
Saturday, December II, morning
At IL 30 Saturday morning the Wis
iting bankers will take the street car
for Sparks, where they will be the
guests of Mr.. John M. Fulton, general
freight and passenger agent of the
Southern Pacific company, at lunch
con to be held in the Railway Club
rooms in that city A visit to the ma
chine shops will be made if desired
Evening-Seats have been reserved
for "The Beauty Spot, musical
comedy to be presented that evening
at the new Majestic theatre. Tickets
to representatives, their wives and
lady friends, will be given by the as
sociation. The bankers of Reno will
provide additional tickets to others in
attendance at the meeting.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1910-12-15
NEW CITY TICKET OFFICE FOR
SOUTHERN PACIFIC

The Southern Pacific has opened a
new ticket office in the Palace hotel,
San Francisco, said to be the finest
in the world. Under a new system, in
augurated for the first time by the
Southern Pacific, clerks who wait on
the public are only statesmen. When
a ticket is called for, the data is writ
ten on a slip and sent to the basement
through pneumatic tube. When the
ticket has been made up it is returned
by the same route and the clerk de-
lvers it to the customer and receives
the cash
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1910-12-15
LOCAL BRIEFS

Charles A. Green, superintendent of
the Bloody canyon antimony mines,
was in town yesterday.
Alan McDonel, Seven Troughs min
ing man, is registered at the Lafay-
cite.
John Gilcrist superintendent for Mil
Ter & Lux, came in yesterday from
Burns, Oregon, and left last evening
for California.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1910-12-15
GRAND SKATING CARNIVAL
TOMORROW NIGHT WEEK

Preparations have been completed
by the management of the Idleweil
theatre for the grand skating carni
val to be given week from tomorrow
night. On this occasion prizes will be
given for many events, including the
best single and team skating and 9th
ers.
On the evening of the following Fri
day there will be given a grand ball,
which will be intended for a New
Years celebration.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1910-12-15
Western Pacific Personals.

Superintendent Ogilvie returned to
Elko last evening from trip to Ger
lach.
Trainmaster G. w. Hamilton return
ed this morning from trip to Elko.
l.. Leary, chief clerk for Trainmast-
er Hamilton, returned from a business
trip to Gerlach yesterday afternoon.
J. S. Whitehead, the company's
agent at Jungo, spent yesterday IN
town
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1910-12-15
WELL ON JOHNSON
RANCH DOWN 112 FEET

The well on the ranch of NJ. b.
johnson, few miles south of town, is
now down 112 feet. At depth of 16
feet large body of water was en-
eountered, but sinking has been con-
tinued in the hope of striking an ar
tesian water flow.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1910-12-15
WESTERN UNION INSTALL
ING NEW CLOCK SYSTEM

Today the Western Union is install
ing its new clock system in Winnie
mucca business houses. Where desir-
ed. the hour hands are placed on the
clocks, giving fast and slow time, and
they are set automatically every hour
by the "master' clock, located in the
telegraph office, which, in turn, is reg
ulated hourly by the Washington, ID.
c., government observatory.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1910-12-15
WILL DEDICATE NEW
GOLCONDA EPISCOPAL CHAPEL

Sunday morning, December Is, be-
ing the fourth Sunday in Advent,
Bishop Robinson will consecrate the
new chapel of "The Holy Nativity"
at Golconda, at which time the Arch
deacon will present a class for con
firmation. The service will be at IL
'clock
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1910-12-15
BACK FROM PROFESSIONAL
TRIP TO ELKO COUNTY

r. f. Tilden the civil engineer, who
has been surveying in Elko county for
mucca last evening. He will leave
for Sulphur Monday to survey several
mining claims, for which application
will shortly be made for patent.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1910-12-15
LOCAL BRIEFS.

Today carload of hay was recciv-
ed at the Southern Pacific station for
IIaviland & Hoskins
G.. r. Nichols returned from trip
to Salt Lake City yesterday morning.
Ernest Mckinney, the well known
mining man, returned yesterday morn
ing from business trip to Salt Lake
City.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1910-12-15
LOCAL BRIEFS

r. Barry, superintendent of the Bull
head ranch was in town yesterday.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. f. Twist, of Toll
house, have been spending few days
in town.
Rev. f. p. Bonnefon spent yesterday
at Golconda.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1910-12-15
WEATHER REPORT

Following is the report of the local
office of the weather bureau for the
twenty-four hours ending at a m.
today:
Highest temperature yesterday, 4s.
Lowest temperature this morning,
"a.
Normal temperature yesterday, 81.
Prevailing wind direction, north
east.
RAY L. FISHER,
Official in Charge.
Weather Forecast--San Francisco,
December Is, 1910: Fair tonight and
Friday.
WILSON.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1910-12-15

tive on the market, the average daily
trading in it being small. The bust
ness of the company appears to have
been diminishing in recent years, and
is now said to be less than one-half
as great in comparison with the total
business of the country as it was a
few years ago. At the same time the
consumption of sugar has been gen
orally increasing, although the price
has decreased 1t is alleged that the
tariff of one-sixteenth of a cent
pound is not of particular benefit to
the sugar business. /,
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1910-12-15
Criminal Cases Nearly Completed.

With the exception of the Riley
Woten murder case, the important
criminal business has all been finished.
There still remains, however the
Recanzone assault case, transferred
to the District Court from Paradise
Valley, and the Rinza matter. The
latter is an appeal from the Winnie
mucca justice court, defendant having
some time ago been convicted of hav-
ing exhibited deadly weapon in a
rude and threatening manner in the
presence of two or more persons
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1910-12-15
General oficials in Town Yesterday

P. E. O'Brien, superintendent of
motive power, and A. H. Powell, gen
eral master mechanic of the Western
Pacific, arrived in town yesterday
morning from Elko, and spent the day
in inspecting the company's plant at
this division. They left for San
Francisco on No. this morning.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1910-12-15
CATHOLIC SERVICES AT
GOLCONDA AND LOVELOCK

Father Meehan will celebrate mass
at Golconda Saturday morning, at 10
o o'clock, and at Lovelock Sunday morn
ing at l0:30.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1910-12-15
CHEAP For CASH

For Sale-Good- sized heating stove.
Inquire at residence of Leon Pascal,
West Fourth street. ct.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1910-12-15
TRAFFIC MANAGER ADAMS
RETURNS FROM THE EAST

Traffic Manager H. NJ. Adams, Of the
Western Pacific, returned from Chi
cago this morning, passing through
town in his private car, "Sierra," at
tached to No. l.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1910-12-15

GROCERY BARGAINS
AT THE BIG STORE
E. Reinhart & Co. are selling fancy
and staple groceries at bargains, and
the sale will continue for the balance
of the month. See list of prices ON
fourth page of this issue.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1910-12-15
BUY YOUR CLOTHING
AND SHOES AT DISCOUN'

Remember, the 25 per cent discount
sale on Florsheim shoes and Kuppen-
heimer clothing only lasts for the bal
ance of this month at E. Reinhart
& Co.'S.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1910-12-15

Eblett & Co. have just received a
shipment of fresh vegetables, which
embraces everything in the market.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1910-12-15
LEAVES FOR CALIFORNIA
TO INSPECT ORANGE GROVE

+. J. Button left for Redlands, Cali
fornia, last evening, to inspect the
orange grove he owns at that place.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1910-12-15

Heinz s dill pickles, the finest in the
world, at Ebbett x Co.'S.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1910-12-15
CARTER CONVICTED
IN SHORT ORDER

The taking of testimony in the case
of A. T. Carter, the insurance agent in
dicted for assault with intent to rob,
was concluded in the District Court to-
day before the noon adjournment.
This afternoon District Attorney
Callahan and Attorney w s. Bonni-
field, Jr., summed up respectively for
the State and the defense, after which
Judge French instructed the jury and
it retired at $3.50 clock.
After celebrating for 90 minutes,
the jury returned verdict, finding the
defendant guilty, as charged in the in
dictment. Carter will be sentenced
Saturday morning at 10 O'Clock.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1910-12-15
Services in Winnemucca.

There viii be services at 7:45 p. m.
Sunday evening in st. Mary's, this
city. The Bishop will preside.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1910-12-15
High Priced Poultry.

John Murphy, who pleaded guilty to
burglarizing Dedman's chicken house,
came up for sentence yesterday. He
was given two and one-half years in
the penitentiary.
Evening journal., 1910-03-28

Advertising in THE EVEN
INC JOURNAL is a lever that
will Iiff your business into
prosperity
Evening journal., 1910-03-28
WHITTIER RECEPTION
A SOCIAL TRIUMPH

The annual reception given by the Whit
tier Literary Society of Friends School
on Saturday evening proved a very de-
llghtful and successful AFFAIR for the four
hundred guests assembled In the school
rooms. The farce. 'Ici On Parle
Francais," which was the main program
feature OF the evening. was presented by
the members OF the cast In a spirited and
fluent manner that brought out excellently
the humor i'm the entertaining piece. and
displayed both histrionic talent IN a mark
ed degree I'm the actors and splendid
training by Miss Elsie Brodrick, the in
structor in elecution in the school who
directed the performance. JOS. Dallett was
the most fiery mayor imaginable and Cen
eral G. Pyle as a dapper young French
man. showered French phrases with
Partisan case and accent. Their friends
scarcely recognized Osborn Biddie, Elinor
Robinson, and Marguerite Wink I'm their
fine makeup and entertaining impersona-
ton OF the socially as iring Mt and Mrs.
spriggins and daughter Angelina. Mar
tina Layfield as Julia" called forth APP
plause for the wife Of the major and
Anna Maria in the hands Of Wlnifred
Bach proved to be an inimitable maid
of-all-work.
After the farce. the Senior room with
its festive green and white draperit was
favorite resort for seekers after fruit
punch. while those who desired coffee
sought the blue and gold Of the upper
madle room. To the flower-decorated,
girls high school hall we're assigned the
reception committee and the ice cream.
The decorations we're very attractive and
received much favorable comment.
Evening journal., 1910-03-28
SUPERINTENDENT
MEETS PREACHERS
The Rev. E. L. HOffeCker
Asks Support for His
Administration

Many new faces were seen and many
familiar faoes were missing at the weekly
meeting OF the NJ. +. Preachers Associa-
tion in Union Church this morning-the
first meeting since Conference
The Rev W. L. White. who has been
transferred from MI. Salem Church, this
city, TO Wesley Church. Dover. was 10
hayr read paper this morning. but he
was absent and his paper vii not be pre-
sented until two weeks hence. Resolutions
were passed bidding farewell to the Rev.
Dr. A. $. Mowbray. former district super
intendent and welcoming the new super
intendent the Rev. h. L. Honecker. Mr..
Hoheoker spoke briefly ia response. ask
ing the minister's confidence and support.
Remarks were also made by the Rev. j.
w Easley. for five years president OF
lnion College. Barbourvlne Ky, who
was assigned by conference TO the supor-
intendency OF the City Missionary Society
OF Wilmington
Evening journal., 1910-03-28
MANY SOCIETIES
TO DANCE TONIGHT

Several dances will be given tonight,
following the passing OF Lent. The Wash
ington Trip Association win give a ball
tonight In Turn Han. The proceeds or
the affair will go TO the fund being rails
ed to help defray the expenses Of the
members OF the association on its trip
during the fan. Samuel S. Curlett Is
chairman Of the committee the other
members of which are NJ. V. Farrell, f.
L. Vanderbraak, John 3. Simmons. Jo-
seph l. McGarvey Robert c. Porter, ~
ward A. Donahue Leon +. Kiund. Gerald
j. Farrell. James NJ. Dickerson, secre-
tary, and James II. Yates. treasurer
The Benevolent Pioneer Literary Assoc
citation will have its Easter reception in
Eden Hall tonight. It is one of the
most pleasing event OF the Pioneers, and
doubtless will be largely attended.
The German Library Association will
have its thirty-eighth anual subscription
dance and banquet tonight in German
Hall. The Library Association is one Of
the most substantial German-American
societies Of Wilmington. and It's dance
is always an interesting event.
Evening journal., 1910-03-28
500 BULLETS
in BETHEA'S CAR
WOrkmen Find Insane Muir
derer'S Refuge RiddIed
With Shot Holes

Some idea of the intensity Of the battle
waged between John Henry Bethea and
the police at the Baltimore and Ohio sta
tion on last Wednesday. is shown by
the condition Of the Pullman car which is
now az the plant Of the Pullman Com
pany hero undergoing repairs. The men
working on the car judge that not less
than 500 shots struck II. They counted S7S
bullet holes and stopped counting.
There were bullets In the top. sides. the
walls OF the lavartory and in fact al
most every inch OF space at the end OF
the car. whore Bethea had barricaded
himself. WIS filled with lead. Only two
OF tho pistor balls, however, reached
Bethea.
Souvenir hunters visited tho scene Of
the battle yesterday and with penknves
dug out pieces Of lead fred from Bethea''
automatic revolver which found lodge
ment in and around the railroad sta.
ton. a
Betheas revolver is Etili missing. somi
one secured Il and is probably keeping
as souvenir.
/ Bethea's funeral took place yesterday a
noon az Dillon. S. G. The body was shin
ped by John B Martin. a local under
taker