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The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1911-09-19
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FoR sAI.B
FOR SALE-Alfalfa hay, in any
quantity. Address 8. B. Young,
Lovelock, Nevada. II.
FOR sALE-CAeap for cash, several
promising mining claims 1t Barrett
Springs, close in. For particulars,
inquire at this oce. II.
PIANO FOR SALE-Cheap, for cash,
q high-grsde Ludwig piano. Inquire
at Fashion saloon. II.
FOR sALE-Winnemucea saloon in
good location. Inquire at this Of
flee. If.
FOR sALE-Lady's saddle cheap. In.
quire at this Office.
WANTED TO B~UY-Second hand
platform scales. Inquire 1t this Of
fce. tt.
WANTED-Stone and concrete work.
Address John McCruden, Winnie
mueca, Nevada. tt.
WANTED-Japanese boy, good cook,
wants position in hotel or camp. Ad-
dress P. O. Box IS, Winnemucca, Ne
vada.
WANTED-Good Housekeeping Maya
zine requires the services Of a rep
resentative in Winnemucca to look
after subscription renewals and to
extend circulation by special meth.
DDS which have proved unusually
successful. Salary and commission.
Previous experience desirable, but
not essential. Whole time or spare
time. Address, with reference, J.
F. Fairbanks, Good Housekeeping
Magazine, 3S1 Fourth Avenue, New
York City. If.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1911-09-19

FOB RENT-Cool, neatly furnished
rooms 81 Capital reoming house,
ssross fron ~ Doaool1oA
New-York tribune., 1911-02-26
SOME PERSONAL ITEMS.

George B. Cox, for years head OF the
Republican organization in Cincinnati.
prominent factor in state and national poll
tics, president Of the Cincinnati Trust Com
pany. and known widely as an owner o'
theatrical property, was indicted by an Ohio
grand jury on a charge Of perjury 1t Is
charged that Cox testified falsely on March
81, 9o6. in denying that he received any
Of the interest money which several banks
,, paid to county treasurers as recompense fo'
the deposit OF county funds
Robert f. Davie, the missing young
Boston broker. who is charged with the
embezzlement Of securities Of considerable
value was arrested In Rio Janero.
The resignation of Professor Andrew W
Phillips from his professorship in the col
lege and from the deanship Of the graduate
school was received by the Yale Corpora
tion The resignation will take effect al
the end Of the present college year. Pro-
fessor Hams Oortol was appointed dean oil
the graduate school to succeed him.
Racing to obtain the only medical sue
cor that he was confident would save his
life. Charles G. Gates, son of John w
Gates rolled into the Grand Central sta
ton. finishing a record making transconti-
mental trip. lie had travelled 3.100 miles
in eighty hours. The Journey was from
Yuma. Ariz., and traffic masters had made
every effort known to experts to clear the
New-York tribune., 1911-02-26

tracks for his special train. The swlftes'
time was made on the Lake Shore and New
York Central division between Chicago and
New York. sixteen hours and forty-nine
minutes. The homestretch itself, that IRON
Albany TO New York, 143 miles, was Gov
cred in exactly 143 minutes.
Mrs. Arthur Nevin, wife OF the Ameri'
can composer, has been appointed bacterl'
oIogist at the Pasteur Institute In Paris.
"Dr. Charles L. Aked, pastor OF the t1ltt
Avenue Baptist Church, OF which John ID
Rockefeller is a member was formally
called to the pastorate of the First Congre'
sationaI Church, of San Francisco.
"Baroness Vaughan, the morganat1c wlf'
OF the late King Leopold OF Belgium, began
divorce proceedings against Emmanuel Du
rieux, a merchant TO whom she was mar
ried at Arronville on August Is OF last year
ct was announced that an agreement
had been signed In this city by which Dr.
Smith Holins McKim for valuable consid-
Grafton binds himself not TO institute pro-
ceedings for the alienation OF the affections
OF his wife. The other persons affected by
the agreement are DR.. McKim's father-in'
law, Dr. Isaac f. Emerson; his former wife,
Dr. Emerson's daughter, and Alfred e. van
dcrbilt. Papers were signed which re-
leased Mr. Vanderbilt, Mr.. Emerson. his
daughter and Mrs Frederick Mccormick
from any legal action resultant from Mrs
McKim divorcing her husband. DR.. Nc
Kim is to receive $500 year income as
long as he lives. In addition to this. Nc
Kim gets a lump sum for counsel fees and
such expenses as have already been In
Cured"
MANY rumors have been afoat that Mrs
McKim and Mr.. Vanderbilt, whose wife di-
vorced him, were to marry. II that is their
desire this settlement clears the way for
them. I suppose" commented Busy Man
New-York tribune., 1911-02-26
Free LectureS-Safc Electric
Siens-Improved Morals.

Atlantic City, Feb. c5.-Professor John
Cowper Powys, the English educator, Is
delivering series of free lectures In the
Atlantic City High School, under the au-
spices Of the Board OF Education. The
lectures cover a course In the study OF the
work of five different poets. and began
with The Study OF Poetry" delivered on
Friday evening, February Il. The subject
for last Friday was Swinburn9 and this
will be followed weekly by studies OF
Meredith, Kipling, Watson and Keats
Professor Powys succeeds Professor
Grggs of the University of Pennsylvania
who has just finished series 0f lectures
under the same auspices. on Great Moral
Leaders
"A look in time saves broken heads
seems 10 te the motto of George Pronatt,
city electrician. who has Just completed a
minute and thorough examination OF ali
the huge electric signs along the Board
walk. The recent falling Of a sign, result
Ing In injuries TO a number of pedestrians,
IN Philadelphia prompted the inspection,
and the electrician reports that all are
safe.
DR.. J. Morgan Reed. former president OF
Sunday in Atlantic City. said: Atlantic
City is better than 1t was ten years ago,
and the people may be thankful that 1t
has been made possible for the investiga-
ton which is being made of public affairs.
Ten years ago the things which are not
tolerated now would have passed unno-
tced."
The Hotel Rudolf is making extensive
repairs and alterations to Its Red RAM
bier" cafe. Plans for sunken Italian
garden on the lawn, between the cafe and
Boardwalk. are completed. The hotel has
capacity of one thousand, and during
the Elks' convention in July will entertain
Pittsburg Lodge, No. Ii. b. p. o. E., five
hundred strong
The Hotel Lamborn. Maryland avenue
near tho beach. with capacity OF one
hundred and fifty. is already rushed with
reservations for the Easter season. A
great number OF unattached Elks have en-
gaged rooms for tho convention week In
July.
wednesday was George Washington:
Birthday-at least in Atlantic City. Ant
every one who could possibly concoct 1
plausible reason why he should cut worl
and spend the day bv the sea did so. AL
though the winter morning opened gra,
and sombre. the sun soon sent his cheerin'
shafts along the Boardwalk, which wa
soon covered with promenaders.
President william Howard Taft Will b
an Atlantic City visitor in October. 1911. III
will be the guest OF the National Hardwar
Association az q dinner to be hels IA th'
New-York tribune., 1911-02-26
VETO BILL FIGHT RESUMED.

THE acute stage in the conflict between
the House Of Commons and the House ol
Lords began with Premier Asquiths rem
PRODUCTION of the Parliament. or lords Ve.o'
bill. In general the measure abolisnes 'ao
veto power Of the House OF Lords In resaru
TO money bills. restricts the powers OF INC
second chamber regarding other measures
and curtails the duration OF any one FAR
lament 10 five years instead OF seven. Do
heretofore. Mr.. Asauith received tle-
mendous ovation from his supporters In the
House of Commons when the veto bill was
passed on its first reading by the govern
ment's full majority OF 124, the vote being
35t to 227
The Irish party decided that 1t can NOT
attend King Georges coronation. IL an-
heres 10 the rule laid down by PANEL that
until Home Rule passes Irish Natonalsts
cannot participate in royal or imperial fes-
tivities.
"The ruins Of the house OF Jezebel, the
Queen of Israel, have Just been unearthed
b. the expedition which has been ercavating
In the city Of Samaria, In Palestine. under
tho direction of Professor George Andrew
Reisner Of Harvard who has returned TO
this country.
New-York tribune., 1911-02-26
CASH FOR TRANSPORTATION.

THE Supreme Court OF the United States
decided that the passenger has no right 70
buy tickets with services, advertising, re-
lease or property. nor can the railroad com
pany buy services, advertising, releases or
property with transportation
THAT the Supreme Court will review the
validity Of an order Of the Interstate Com
merce Commission even though the two
year limitation on the life of the order has
expired.
THAT the Interstate Commerce Commis-
sion does not possess the power TO reduce
a rate as unjust and unreasonable merely
because the rate is inequtable under some
circumstances, as in cases where railroads
induce shippers 10 enter field by offering
rates so low as TO be unremuneratiye and
later increase the rates.
"The rapid growth of the foreign parcels
post mail received at New York is set forth
In statistics made public by George w.
Wanmaker Appraiser OF this port. Tho
number OF parcels post packages from
abroad rose from 90.297 in 1906 to 1890
In 1910. The first month Of the present
year began with an unprecedented volume
Of business The January receipts at the
postoffice and Appraisers 'office aggregated
3f622 Should this rate OF increase be
maintained throughout the year the pack
ages received would approximate 37946i.
Last months receipts, compared with those
of the same month in 1906, show a gain Of
315 per cent. Mercantile houses In foreign
countries have been quick TO avail them
selves of the low rates provided under tho
postal treaties and are now chipping an
nually into this country thousands Of pack
ages which formerly were handled BY the
express companies.
THE purchase of large areas OF land in
and around Mantle, r, l.. extending for a
New-York tribune., 1911-02-26
SHOWING THE CLOvEN HOOP.

"Tammany began its expected raid on
the Civil Service law al the first meeting
OF the new State Civil Service Commission.
The attack took the form of applications
from several of the state departments con-
troled by Tammany Leader Murphy for
the exemption OF fifty-two places which are
now protected by Civil Service. The com
mission, which was made TO order by Muir
ply. is composed Of j. j.. Kraft, of Ulster
County; ex-senator Walter c. Burton, of
Brooklyn, both machine Democrats, and
Elek J. Ludvigh. machine Republican, of
New York County
with the financial resources OF New
York City already at low ebb, Tammany
Hall is preparing TO raid the city treasury
OF millions In this administration. where
economy is supposed to be the watchword,
bills already introduced in the Legislature,
mostly by members of Tammany Hall If
passed would mulct the taxpayers of New
York City as never before. Bills calling
for increases in salaries alone would add
s5,212,74s d year TO the citys expenses.
Ex-senator Frank J. Gardner was ac-
quilted Of the charge OF attempting TO bribe
Congressman Otto 6. Foelker TO vote
against the anti-racetrach gambling bills in
1908, when Foelker was state Senaor
from Brooklyn and the turf interests were
trying hard TO defeat racing legislation.
Gardner was tried before Justice Seabury
in the Criminal Branch of the Supreme
Court
City Chamberlain Charles II. Hyde at
the trial of Gardner denied for the first
time under oath all knowledge of a dinner
at Delmonco's or any other place at which
a Doodle fund was raised to defeat the rae
ing bill Of 1908. He denied being the Gus.
todian or distributor Of any fund 10 influ-
ence legislation and declared that his only
interest in opposing the proposed legislation
vas as the counsel for the Brighton Beach
Racing Association.
Anything significant transpire in the
world of commerce besides what you have
already told me?" asked BUSY Nan.
New-York tribune., 1911-02-26
BRONxVIllE.

Tho annual Washngton's Birthday oaA'
held last Wednesday. at the Hotel Grsma'
tan. Lawrence Park, Bronxville. was vel
attended by the social colony ir0ih a"
parts OF Westchester County. Many o'h.
ner parties were given that evening" 81
which the decorations were In tho natioha'
coiors. On the coasting hills In Lawrence
Park West many coasting parties ha'e
been held. Among the automobile parues
arriving at the Hotel Gramstsn were 'n
and Mrs. Il. T. Eckert, jr, Mr. ana "ih
II. r. Boxer and Mr.. and Mrs. q. L. polu,
merell. The late arrivals at the "raf's,a'
are Mr.. and Mrs j. II. Dale, MI ana Si.s
J. II. sprague, Mr.. and Mrs benls''n,
Nor,o, Ntr and Mrs. W. T. Innes, H. H.
Flagg and Lansing Warren, Jr'
New-York tribune., 1911-02-26
On the ok3onAd4VuAb

Hotel Marlborough -Blenheim on the lStn
of that month.
Mr.. and Mrs. John L. Webster, OF Ne"
York are at the Hotel Windsor.
]. A. Roosevelt, of New York, Is AT the
Hotel Marlborough Blenhem.
Mrs. C. y. Ketchum, Mrs ho"a'"
Ketchum and Mrs. Gordon ketchum arc
week lend guests of Mrs. Whelan. OF Pitts
burg, at the Hotel Windsor.
Mrs. W. A. Appleton. OF New YORK. Is o.
the Hotel Strand
Mr.. and Mrs Charles y. Fowler. OF NeW
York, are at the Hotel Shelburne.
Miss Lorette Vredenburgh, OF New Aofs'
is at the Hotel Westminster.
Dr. Charles d. Henry, of New YORK. Is ~
the Grand Atlantic Hotel. er"
Daniel p Hays, of New York, accom-
panied by his daughter. Miss Maoei H.
Hays, is at the Hotel Merton.
Mr. and Mrs. NJ w. Caldwell, or ne"
York. are at the Hotel St Charles.
New-York tribune., 1911-02-26

Governor Dix admitted that he was re-
sponsible for that section of Senator Elmer
scr's special highway bill providing for the
building of a state highway which would
connect McKeever with the outside world
by way of Utica. Lumber companies in
which Governor Dix is heavily interested
have big mills at McKeever. The Governor
said, though that the building of this high
way would not benefit him I'm any way and
denied that this provision Of the bill is
blind or should be called a Joker.
Gov ernor Dix sent to the Senate the
nomination of Robert Ludlow Fowler 10 be
Surrogate Of New York 10 fill the vacancy
caused by the death of Abner c. Thomas.
1t had been expected that Governor Dix
would appoint Robert l.. Luce, close
friend of Charles f. Murphy. He also sent
il these nominations: TO be a justice of
the Supreme Court of the 5th Judicial Dis
trict-Henry Purcell. Of Watertown. TO I'LL
the vacancy caused by the death OF Wat
son NJ. Rogers. To be county judge OF and
for the County Of Cattaraugus-Thomas IL
Dowd, Of Salamanca. to fill the vacancy
caused by the death of Winfield S. Thrasher.
New-York tribune., 1911-02-26
NEW TREATY WITH JAPAN.

President Taft transmitted 10 the Sem
ste the proposed new treaty with Japan,
End that body ratified II without amendment.
yThe distinctive feature of the document is
Hhat II omits all reference 10 the restric-
aions now imposed by the United States on
Che admittance of japanese immigrants 90
dhese shores The understanding is that
hhis sll important question is left TO the ma
nional honor OF the Japanese government.
which is expected 20 enforce at her home
ports the limitations now enforced under
fhe Root -Aold agreement in the matter Of
rher subjects who seek entrance 10 the
Omitted States.
"The California Senate adopted a resolu-
aton urging Congress TO refuse assent 10
phe proposed japanese treaty. 1t was or
siered that the resolution be telegraphed TO
president Taft. There was no discussion
hnd the vote was unanimous
'.The Sutherland amendment TO the reso-
Sutton for the popular election Of Senators
iwas adopted, and Tuesday was agreed on
sor voting on the resolution itself
I'm n speech that for four hours was
eistened 20 with close attention on the floor
and in the galleries, Senator Lorimer de-
cended the validity of his election and his
etzht TO seat in the Senate. He denied
sll knowledge Of corruption in winning his
election.
AS the result Of a protest registered by
fhe British Consul General at Port-au-
cprtnce against the reign of terror in Hayti
kpur State Department made representations
70 the Haytian government regarding the
Wholesale executions Of revolutionary pris-
Sners advising the authorities TO adopt a
more reasonable course.
Two resolutions. asserting the existence
lf monopolistic control of the coffee market
fby Brazilian producing interests and Amer
9cans and Europeans interested with them,
END calling on the President and the At
'forney General 10 report whether any in
,vestigation has been instituted by the gov
,rrnment, were dropped into the hopper or
the House OF Representatives by Represen-
tatiye Norris, OF Nebraska. 1t was done
without remark, and the resolutions went
automatically TO committee.
'eThe work of the experts employed by
the Tariff Board has proceeded with such
rapidity that much of the preliminary IN
yestigation in the United States or the facts
surrounding tariff duties has been accom-
pnshed, according TO statements made by
Chairman Emery 10 the Appropriations
Committee OF the House.
"a three days flibuster on the omnibus
claims bill came TO a sudden end in the
House when that body. in order to expedite
Hesitation and pass pending appropriation
measures. approved gag rule which sus-
peuds all rules for the remainder or the
session. This means that some OF the Die
appropriation bills may be passed under
suspension of the rules by two-thirds vote.
without amendment or more than forty
minutes debate on any measure
New-York tribune., 1911-02-26
Constant Reader Tells What
He Missed in Last
Weeks Papers.

The Interstate Commerce Commission
asen,s TO think our railroad presidents did
not know their own business when they de-
clared that higher freight rates were ab-
solutely essential II dividends were 10 be
kept up" said Busy Man as he met Con-
slant Reader last evening.
''The commissioners was the reply,
"held that the presidents did not prove their
case BY tao unanimous decisions they de-
olarsd against the proposed increase in
freight rates in the Official Classification
and the Western Traffic Association terri
tory which the railroads in those organiza-
tions have been attempting since early last
summer TO put into effect. Practically all
Ithe roads east of the Missouri River and
north of tho Ohio are affected by the ds-
cisien in the Official Classification territory
case and al the roads in the great Middle
West are similarly affected by the other
oecision. A decision was also handed down
affecting roads in the Southwest. which was
favorable 10 those roads.
''The commission held that the railroads
failed TO show sufficient reasons for allow
sng an increase In freight rates. the burden
OF proof being on the carriers
"Ths commission doubted the assertion
that the railroads would find difficulty in
obtaining needed loans. and said that even
sf this should prove true the general public
should not be held responsible for mistakes
in financing
'It conceded that great sums have been
spent for improvements and in wage in
eresses. but believed these can be met from
present revenues.
1T suggested further. that with more
skilful mana cement greater tonnage might
he handled without increasing the cost Of
service.
The commission predicted that by July
! the earnings Of the Western roads would
reach the high point of the previous year
If It's optimistic forecasts are not confirmed
n will consider the question further.
In closing its opinion the commission
.sid that the carriers cannot look TO 1T 10
negative or modify the exprasssd will of
Congress"
It's about time commented Busy Man.
''for the railroads TO put into practice the
system of improved efficiency recommended
bv Mr.. Brandeis and other experts on econ
omy. How has the proposed reciprocity
treaty with Canada fared?'
New-York tribune., 1911-02-26

Okla. of pneumonia. Bishop Thomas hes-
lin. Of the Roman Catholic Diocese OF Nat-
chez died in Mississippi. Isaac McMichae',
aged seventy-one years. vice-president ana
general manager of the Great Northwestern
Telegraph Company. Of Canada died J"
Johns Hopkins Hospital, in Baltimore. Gen.
eral w. l.. Cabell. former COMMANDER OF
the Trans Mississippi Department OF the
United Confederate Veterans, and one OF
the best known ex-Confederates In the
South. died at Dallas James Mckeen' d
prominent LAWYER who was associated with
charles T. Hughes in the insurance inves-
New-York tribune., 1911-02-26

mile and half along both sides of the
Pawcatuck River, disclosed in advance of
its elimination a project of powerful syn
dicate OF English dyers to establish there
one OF the largest commercial dyeing plants
in the world. The purpose Of the plant is
to enable the English dyers whose market
ia finished goods has been seriously affected
by the higher rates imposed under the
payne Aldrich tariff, to meet American
competitors on their own ground. The land
is purchased for aud the plant will be es-
t. ablished by the Bradford Dyers' Associa-
ton Limited. of Bradford, Yorkshire, a
New-York tribune., 1911-02-26
THE TlE-UP AT ALBANY.

combination of some forty of the largest
firms dyoing woollen and cotton goods in
the United Kingdom.
president William II. Truesdale of the
Delaware. Lackawanna & Western Railroad
Company confirmed the published report
that he had rejected an offer Of the presi-
dency of the Missouri Pacific Railroad at a
salary of 100000 a year.
William T. Montgomery, former presi-
dent of the Hamilton Bank, who was re-
Gently convicted on the charge of stealing
$4400 from the bank after It had been
New-York tribune., 1911-02-26
OLD POINT COMFORT.

Fort Monroe. Va, Feb. 25.-Hundreps %
quests arriving at tho Chamberlln 'V'
Wasb,rcton's Birthday were pleased 20
find none Of the confusion assocla'eu ~,
SO many holidays, and We're able 10 eiIw W..
thoroughly the short holiday trip Inc s."f =,
anchored in Hampton Roads In iroht -
the Chamberlin were gayly decorated VIZ"
hundreds OF flags. A ball at the Chap'yS'
lin on Washingtons Birthday was tue Y'1,
large social affair OF the day. Amohs
cent guests are $. L. Blood. Mr. ana ~,
James Hudnut, Mr.. and MIS- W. - N'
and Jack Castle, all Of BROOKLYN oe
New-York tribune., 1911-02-26
PROGRESS OF RECIPROCITY

Hearings on the Canadian reciprocity
agreement were in progress for three days
before tho Senate Committee on Finance,
which then reported il TO the Senate with
out recommendation.
The Canadian Parliament formally and
Unanimously declared It's sentiment TO be
that the reciprocity agreement with the
United states should not lead 10 the annex
alton of Canada and that the tie 10 Great
Britain should he preserved.
senator Aldrich. chairman of the Fl
nance Committee Of the Senate, wrote
PRESIDENT Taft that he favored the conflr-
nation of the Canadian reciprocity agree
ment
.Representative Mccall. of Nlassachu-
seits leaving the White House after a con-
ference with the President. gave out q
statement which is strillingly significant.
4 believe Mr. Mccall said. Republican
Senators are gradually coming TO recognize
that with The certain prospect of an extra
session. unless they bring the reciprocity
bill 20 q vote before March there will be
serious Inconvenience and embarrassment,
il not danger. TO thc business and indus
trial enterprises which are entitled to pro-
lection. The President feels under an in
iernational obligation 20 summon an extra
session He will do this reluctantly, be-
cause IL is bringing into power Demo-
cratic House and Senate with much
larger Democratic minority. But II the
senate should fail TO act, the President Will
feel that under his agreement with the Ca
madam government TO use his utmost en-
desvor TO have the reciprocity agreement
confirmed he will he compelled TO call the
session Immediately"
And he's 4 man Of his word" comment
I'd Busy Man. what else have they been
Soips in Washington?"
New-York tribune., 1911-02-26

closed by the state Banking Department
was sentenced by Judge Rosalsky TO serve
not less than two years and two months nor
more than FIVE years and two months in
prison.
'The Lehigh Valley Halroad Company
issued memorial 90 the New Jersey Leg
islature announcing its intention of turning
over to the state all its rights in connec-