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The Churchill county standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1908-1920, 1911-10-04

The Churchill County Standard office
equipment will soon be improved by
the addition of linotype, this wonder
full printing office utility having been
ordered some weeks back. With the
addition of this machine it will be pos
sible to produce paper that will be a
delight to the Standards circle of
readers.
The Churchill county standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1908-1920, 1911-10-04

we'll and favorablv known in Fallon and vicinitv.
The Churchill county standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1908-1920, 1911-10-04
For Sale.

The Coop store has for sale, Incu.
bators, l National cash register, IL
milch cows, farm wagons, blowers,
anvils, saddles cheap, furniture, hard.
ware, cook stoves, ranges, dishes, sho,
guns, rifles, two 40 h.p. automobiles
List your personal property with US, II
doesn't cost a cent. We buy and sci
everything.
MATT JOHNSTON,
Manager.
The Churchill county standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1908-1920, 1911-10-04

Don't forget the masquerade ball at
the Pavilion Saturday evening.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-07-07
LUMBER TRUST OFFICERS
MAKE HIT IN PARADE
Men Mentioned in Govern
ment Suit Dress in Stripes
and Ride in Cell
NV Associated Press. !

sPRINGFIELD. Mass. July 5,-Charles
p. Chase and Ernest Newton Bagg, both
OF whom are noted in the suit recently
brought by the government against the
alleged lumber trust easily carried off
the honors in the Fourth of July parade
here.
The two men, wearing regulation prison
uniforms and with their hair closely
cropped rode, in steel prison cell,
barred and bolted. resting on float
which was drawn by four horses. The
float bore this inscription:
Local Members of the Alleged Lumber
Trust Getting Free Board
Messrs. Chase and Bagg sat on wooden
stools. With perspiration rolling down
their faces they acknowledged by gesture
with palm leaf fans the continuous roar
Of applause that followed the passage Of
the float through the crowded streets.
Mr.. Chase, who is president of the
Springfield Board of Trade and also pres
ident Of the largest lumber corporation
in Springfield was for seven years pres
ident of the Massachusetts Retail Deal
ers' association, which is one of the de-
PENDANTS in Attorney General Wicker
sham's suit. Mr.. Bagg, who is secretary
of the Massachusetts, Dealers associa-
ton, is named in the bill of complaint.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-07-07
DALTON MAN WINS RACE
BUT BLISTERS HIS FEET

DALTON. Ca, July s.-That bare
feet and an asphalt pavement do not
so very well together on a sizzling hot
Fourth OF July is the firm belief OF W.
C. Hill, the winner in the I00-yarn
dash In the contests held here Tuesday.
The race was pulled off on Hamilton
street and oil OF the participants. with
the exception OF Mr.. -Aill, kept thelr
shoes on He stood quietly by IN MA
Bare feet while the preliminaries were
being arranged. his excitement causing
him TO forget his feet
In the race he easily led the crowd,
and Immediately following IL Mr.. +. 8.
pruden. treasurer OF the association,
hunted him up 10 pay the prize offered.
The amount received was $3.50 Mr..
Hill looked at and then down at MS
feet which By that time were begin
ming 70 show the blisters which we're
rapidly forming. His face took on >
sad expression. That won't pay my
doctors BILL" he said. looking at his
feet, and with q tragic gesture at the
scorching pavement he concluded That
stuff Is hot"
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-07-07
BIG DAMAGE SUITS
FILED IN COLUMBUS

COLUMBUS. Ga. July 1.-The Co
lumbus railroad company and the
Southern Bell Telephone company were
the defendants in two big damage suits
filed in this city yesterday, the amount
OF damages sought being $25,000.
On the 9Th day or July, 1908, Phillip
Trammell. we'll known young man OF
Columbus, was killed by coming in con-
tact with a wire Of the Bell Telephone
company, which it was alleged had be-
come heavily charged by a live wire OF
the Columbus Railroad company. Fol-
lowing the sudden death of the yopns
man, Mrs d. K. Trammell, mother OF
the deceased, filed suit against the
railroad company Twenty thousand
dollars was asked for. Yesterday in the
city court the suit was dismissed by at
torneys for the plaintiff who later filed
a new suit for the same amount of dam
ages. but bringing the telephone COM
pany in jointly as a defendant in the
case The case has attracted unusual
interest owing to the peculiar manner
in which the young man lost his life
The other suit filed yesterday was
against the Columbus Railroad company
for $4,000 alleged damages. This was
by ]. w. Gunter, who claimed to have
sustained injuries to this extent in get
ting off car. which he claims start
ed on before he was allowed reasonable
time in which to alight
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-07-07
NEGRO IS BEATEN;
BATHED IN TURPEN7'INE

QU1TMAN, Ca. July 6.-News has
been received here of the horrible beat
ing OF negro, Dave Williams, by other
negroes, ten in all being mixed UP in
the outrage. An attempt was made to
run Williams away from a turpentine
camp at Dixie, so the account runs,
and he left this camp and went to that
of Wade & Co., near Piscola- The Dixie
negroes sent word TO those at the Wade
camp that the negro should be run on
Two negroes named Lee and Miles led
In the assault on Williams and the de-
tails as brought in by white men are
barbarous. The negro was beaten al
most to a pulp and It Is said turpentine
was then poured over him and he was
thrown into a swamp nearby and left
for dead, as was reported last week
Two days after the beating a woods
rider for the camp. a white man, found
the negro in the swamp still alive. He
had him removed to q house and sent
for doctor, who says the man may die.l
A justice OF the peace court bailrR ar
rested some of the negroes concerned
and brought them in, but they were re-
leased on bond.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-07-07
NORMAN {. MACK
PLAYS NO FAV0RITES

BUFFALO, N. ", July 6.-That Chair
man Norman e. Mack, of the Democrat
ic national committee. is not playing any
favorites for the Democratic presidential
nomination is indicated by the fact that
in the July number Of his Democratic
magazine. National Monthly, he presents
the claims of Gov. Judson Harmon, of
Ohio, for the nomination.
This formal presentation was preceded
by the presentation of Governor Mar
shall, of Indiana, and Gov Woodrow
Wilson, of New Jersey, in preceding
numbers. After reviewing Governor
Harmon's career and paying particular
attention to his record as governor, the
article comments:
"To say that Judson Harmon is in
different to the movement which is now
nationwide to make him the leader Of
the acknowledgements patriotic ma
jority of the national electorate in the
presidential contest of 1912 would be to
impeach his intelligence. If the exigen-
cies of the impending u months call him
as the leader in the final, and 1t is to be
hoped triumphant battle between man
hood and mammon, he will advance the
standard of the people with iron nerve
and unswervable determination. If an
other is accorded the chieftainship he
will be found at the front"
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-07-07
WITHAM BANK OFFICERS
MEET IN ANNUAL SESSION

With 125 members present. represent
ing 100 banks in Georgia, Alabama
South Carolina, New York and -Nev
Jersey, the Witham Bankers associa-
ton met at Warm Springs for it's an
nual session for two days beginning
July 3. The convention was presided
over by w. S. William. of Atlanta.
The following new officers were elect
ed by the association: L. r. Farmer
OF Louisville, Ca, president; Tom Per-
sons. Talbotton, Ca, and w. M. Veach
of Ajairsvile, s.Sa., vice presidents, and
w. E. Henslee. OF Conner, "a, secretary
and treasurer.
Mrs. Harris. the assistant cashier OF
the Witham bank at Rockmart, Ga, and
the only women member Of the associa-
ton, read an interesting paper on bank
ing laws.
Hon. Sligo Myers, of Savannah, spoke
on worldwide Peace" An address on
the boil weevil was delivered by e. Lee
Worsham, the state entomologist 9th
er speakers were A. b. Sims, of the Full
ton National bank, and John c. Abbott
Of Fort lee, N. !.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-07-07
RELEASED FROM PRISON
TO FACE ANOTHER CHARGE

sPARTANBURG, S. c.. July s.--James
Johnson, alias Edward Murphy. alias
Portland Ned, who was released on Mon
day from the federal penitentiary at At
lanta, where he had served seven years
for robbery of a postofice, was brought
to spartanburg today by Sheriff w, j.
White and Deputy j. L. Williams and
placed in Jail to await trial on a charge
of house breaking and larceny. 1t is be-
lfeved that on Thanksgiving night of 1902
he and three confederates cracked the
safe of the Enoree Manufacturing COM
pany at Enoree and stole 1871.
Two of the men-Thomas Nolan and
Charles Howard-are serving ten-year
terms for the crime in the state peniten-
tiary at Columbia, having been convicted
in April, 1907.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-07-07
BOY KILLS HIS FATHER
TO SAVE MOTHERS LIFE
Son Fires When Man HurIS
Wife Into Buggy, Holding
Off Crowd

COLUMBIA. s. c.. July 4.-McRay
Kirkland, aged about IS. was shot and
killed early this morning by Willie
kirkland, his son. aged rs. The killing
occurred at the house of farmer in
Kershaw county, 20 miles from here.
The younger Kirkland. 1t is said. killed
his father to saxe his mother.
McRay Kirkland. IT seems, drove HIS
wife out of doors last night She took
refuge at the house of neighbor.
This morning Moray Kirkland drove TO
the neighbours house and called the oc-
cupants out.
He seized his wife and threw her
into HIS buggy, menacing the bystand-
ers with a knife. Willie Kirkland de-
manded that his father release the wo-
man.
The elder man paid no attention to
his son and the latter then fired once.
the bullet taking effect in the fathers
head
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-07-07
STARK MAD ABOUT DRESS
ARE THE PARTISAN WOMEN
Lady of Paris Who Is Well
Gowned Changes Ten
Times Daily

A4A~NAAA@8
NEW YORK. July 5.-"The women of
Paris are dress mad" declaSes Charles
s. Kurrnan, New York mIlIiner. who
came home yesterday on the Kaiser VIII
helm III Among them Is great COM
petition as to who will wear the newest
gowns. Every woman wants 20 be first
at the races with new gown. There is
great extravagance In Paris among the
rich
Partisan women who consider them
selves smartly dressed change from eight
In the morning they dress for riding In
the Bots du Boulogne: second. they dress
for breakfast: third. they dress for shop
ping: fourth, they dress for q walk IN
the Avenue de Acacas: ffth. they dress
for luncheon. which they take at the
Chateau Madrid; sixth. they dress for the
races; seventh. they dress for tea at
he Pre- Catelain; eighth. they dress for
dinner al ArmoneviIle. ninth. they dress
for che vienne opera or for the miniature
Monte carlos tenth. they dress for sup
Per which fashionable Paris now takes at
the Cafe de Paris. and eleventh. II you
please. they change for bed.
The average cost Of these gowns is
seso Ten dinerent gowns would cost for
enc day s15oo
Now figuring that seldom do these
women wear the same gown more than
once q week. those in the swim would
have TO have 60 gowns
There Is a crane for fringes on ev-
erything-dresses. hats. handbags. para
soils and everything a woman wears and
carries Paris Is fringe crazy"
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-07-07
OCEAN BREEEs TEMPER
EXTREME HEAT IN EAST
Cooler Weather Is Promised
Some Sections of the Coun-
try Thursday
CIV Associated Press. )


WASHINGTON, July 5.-Refreshing
westerly breezes sweeping along the At
lantic coast today brought some relief
from the hot wave to the eastern sec
ton of the country, though the govern
ment weather experts say there is no
appreciable change in registered temper
atures. Cooler weather tomorrow is
promised for Chicago ana the middle
west region where today started with
the mercury even higher than it was
at the same time yesterday.
Breaks in the torrid spell that has en-
veloped large part of the mercury are
being reported, the extreme northwest
having change to considerably cooler
weather with temperatures dropping be-
low the seasonable average. Slightly
lower temperatures are reported too
from the North Atlantic states and the
Ohio valley. and the weather bureau pre-
diets that the change to cooler weather
will spread over the middle and north
plains states and the upper Mississippi
valley within the next SO to As hours,
bringing material and much-needed re-
lief
Indications are that 1t will be general
ly fair today and tomorrow, though To-
cal thunder showers continue through
the Atlantic states from Virginia south
ward to the East gulf states. The Mis-
sissippi and Ohio valleys and at various
points along the Canadian border. me
showers and cloudiness will have no
marked effect on the, temperatures in
these sections. Slightly cooler weather
is expected tonight in the interior of
New York and New England. New York
began today with the thermometer reg
istering rs degrees at s o'clock as COM
pared with 50 at the same time yes
terday. At Chicago il was SO, against 81,
and here in Washington the mercury
stood at so, as it did at o'clock yes
terday morning.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-07-07
FEMALE RAFFLES
In COLORADO SPRINGS

COLORADO SPRINGS. Colo. July g.
A female Raffles attired in mems clothes,
the police say. has been perpetrating the
many burglaries that have occurred in
the fashionable north end district OF
Colorado Springs during the last several
weeks. That the burglar Is a woman
was not known until Tuesday morning.
While robbing the home Of Mrs. Anna
Williamson, the girl allowed heavy
watch fob, which she was in The act of
removing from Mrs. Williamson's dress
err to strike against the furniture and
awaken Mrs. Williamson.
When the latter awoke she saw the
girl burglar standing near a window, a
street light disclosing her form to be that
of a woman attired in mems clothing.
The burglar pointed large revolver at
Mrs. Williamson, keeping her covered
while the female Raffles carefully made
her exit through the open window.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-07-07
YOUNG WOMAN KILLED
WHEN BOLT HITS HOUSE
THAT SHELL TERED PICNICKER

and rural carriers picnic at Sunnyside
school house. five miles from here and
we're on the return trip when overtaken
by a terrific electrical storm, accompa-
MED by strong wind and heavy down
pour of rain.
They sought shelter in the vacant cot
ton house and in a few minutes a bolt
of lightning struck a tire nearby, kill
ing one of the horses and then struck
the small shack in which the young folks
had sought. shelter, killing Miss Coster,
seriously injuring Messrs. Mouney and
Neil and more or less shocking the en-
tire party.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-07-07
COUPLE REMARKED
AETER TWENTY YEARS

DIES MONIES. Iowa, July 6.-William
r. Oswald, of Chicago, and Mrs. Nellie
j. Oswald were remarked yesterday by
a justice Of the peace. Mr.. and Mrs.
Oswald were divorced 20 years ago fol-
lowing a quarrel over the name of their
newly-born son. The son who caused
the trouble effected the reconciliation.
Twenty years ago a son was born to
Mr.. and Mrs. Oswald at their home in
South Dakota. The father wanted the
baby named William, after himself,
while Mrs. Oswald contended that the
infant should be christened Chester.
This disagreement finally terminated in
divorce. A year ago the son effected
reconciliation. The courtship was be-
gun again and the wedding followed.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-07-07
.NEWLANDS WANTS TRADE
RULED BY Commission.
Nevada Senator Urges the Es-'
tabIiShment of an Inter- State
Trade Commission

WASHINGTON, July 6.--An inter-
state Trade Commission of five MEM
bers to control industrial Occupations,
as the Interstate Commerce. Coramis-
sion controls the raiiro4os, was advecat-
ed in the senate today by Mr.. Newlands
of Nevada. Mr. Newlands' statement
accompanying the measure contandett
that the Standard Oil and Tobacco de-
cisions and the recent governments re-
port on the steel industry demoBtrate
the need of IAN independent quasi judi
cial and administrative tribunal OF
great character and dignity as far re-
moved from partizan control as are the
courts" The plan is to apply only to
industrial corporations engaged in IN
terstate trade whose annual receipts ex-
coed $5.00O.0O0.
Mr.. Newland's statement was By way
of urging the passage of a bill which
he introduced providing for his COM
mission. His measure would require
all the industrial corporations having
receipts exceeding $5.000.000 to make
satisfactory statements as to capitals
zation, finances and operations. such
occupations to be known as limited
States registered" companies. 1t pro-
poses to make the lack OF such registra-
tion, IAN indication OF something wIong.s
The measure proposed BY Mr.. New
lands includes these provisions; The
commission may at any time cancel the
registration of any registered corpora
ton for improper financial organization
oppressive or unfair methods of ccmpe
tition, acceptance of railroad rebates, re-
fusal TO allow access TO records or nom
compliance with any judicial decres uni
der the Sherman act. 1t may III ex-
treme cases, for such offenses. debar
the offending corporations from engag-
ing in interstate commerce. and It may
require correction of capitalization.
It's works. according to Mr.. NewAands,
is not to be complicated with the admin
fafrafion of auff-fruaf
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-07-07
PACIFIC LINER
SAVES SIX MEN

VICTORIA, British Columbia, July a.
In a heavy typhoon the steamer Sado
Maru, which arrived yesterday from
Japan, saved six men from an overturn-
ed junk at the entrance to Yokkachi
harbor on June 19. where the Sado was
steaming to her anchorage in the teeth
Of the storm for four hours. The Sado
Maru Unanswered to windward and
grazed alongside the capsized vessel and
lines were thrown to the shipwrecked
crew, all Of whom scrambled upon the
liner.
Heavy loss of life occurred in the
storm, many fishing boats being over
turned and other craft wrecked. On
shore many buildings collapsed and
floods occurred in some districts with
loss Of life In Yokahoma harbor rs
lives were lost
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-07-07
Cunard Is FIoated

QUEENSTOWN, Ireland, July a.
The Cunard steamer Ivernia, tempo
rarily patched up, sailed this morning
for Liverpool under her own steam, but
escorted by five tugs and salvage steam
ers.
The Ivernia has been laid UP since she
struck near Daunt Rock during a fog
on May "a She was coming in here from
Boston at the time Permanent repairs
will be made at Liverpool,
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-07-07
DR.. DOUGLAS HEADS
PRESBYTERIAN COLLEGE

CLINTON, S. c., July Sit was an
nounced here today that the Rev. Da-
Wis Mcdowell Douglas, pastor of the
Marion Avenue Presbyterian church OF
Baltimore, Md, had accepted the presi
dency of the Presbyterian College OF
South Carolina, which is located in Clin-
ton.
Mr. Douglas was elected in June but
his acceptance was not announced unit
today Mr.. Douglas expects to come to
Clinton in August and hopes to make q
tour of South Carolina in the Interest
of the college before the next session
begins.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-07-07
HIGHBR0WS GATHER
IN SAN FRANCISCO

SAN FRANCISCO. July Sine first
big influx OF eastern delegates to the
convention OF the National Educa tionaI
association. which opens here tomor-
row evening. arrived today. This van
guard included representatives from
Chicago and New Orleans. The reccp-
ton committees are busy with plans
for welcoming thousands OF visitors
The most notable of the days arrivals
was --as. Ella F1agg Young, president
of the association, who is city super
lntendent of schools in Chicago. Mrs.
Young came with a party or about 30.
The opening feature OF the convention
will be banquet tomorrow evening in
Mrs. Young's -.0nor.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-07-07
GATELY RESIDENCE is
LOOTED, JEWELS GONE

Silver and jewels valued at about
$1,000 were stolen from the residence
OF Charles L. Gately, ESQ Peachtree
street. during the morning Tuesday
The city detectives were notified.
Officers Black and Billiard. detailed on
the case, have placed under arrest a
former employe of the family. whom
they believe 20 be guilty. Of the theft.
The loss was discovered by Mrs.
Gately shortly before noon when she
returned from the city to find articles
in her room In a disturbed condition.
Only a small amount of silver, con-
sIsting principally OF knives and forks.
was taken. The missing jewelry be-
longed to Mrs. Gately, her sister and
several guests. TIE principal loss was
an amethyst and pearl necklace.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-07-07
100000 for AIbanians

VIENNA, July 6-Charles R. Crane,
who was appointed minister to China,
but who was recalled while en- route to
his post, has given 100000 to be applied
toward relieving misery among the AL
banians. The money win be distributed
in cash or necessaries under the direc-
ton of Miss Edith Durham, superin-
tendent of the Podgoritza hospital. Miss
Durham is g. British woman who has
for years been devoting herself to ale
waiting suffering among the Albanians.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-07-07
CHICAGO Is FACING
ICE AND MILK FAMINE

CHICnNIO, uly 6.-Chicago Is facing
an ice and milk famine as the result
of the continued hot weather. The heat
has cut the supply of ice 80 per cent
All the large companies report that they
are unable to meet the demands Of the
large consumers. Yesterday minimum
of $4,000 tons was met by the companies
with the delivery of 1900. Independent
drivers took advantage Of the situation
to raise the retail price.
The problem which puzzles the ice
companies most Is that OF getting ice
into the city. The extreme heat has
been responsible for shrinkage of ap-
proximately 80 per cent as against 10
per cent Milk dealers are predicting
the greatest shortage in the supply of
milk ever experienced in the city.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-07-07
NEW ORLEANS WANTS
NAVAL STATION

NEW ORLEANS. La. July SIN an
effort 10 prevent the ACKNOWLEDGMENT
OF the New Orleans naval station off
Gals and business men Of this city held
3 meeting late yesterday. the result o.
which was a lengthy tefegram, senl
last night TO the Louisiana congression~l
delegation in Washington. urging that
congress -'investigate Secretary OF the
Navy Myers action in closing this sta
ton"
The telegram also suggested that every
Congressman representing Mississippi
valley states be interested in the matter
and their support secured II possible
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-07-07
Silk Over Dead

PATERSON, n. J., July 5.-Jacob Wein-
mann, one OF the best known American
silk dyers, is dead at his home here from
heart trouble aggravated by the great
heat OF the last few days. He was co
years old. Mr.. Weidmann organized and
maintained what was said to be the lar
gest silk dyeing plant in the world until
a year ago, wnen he retired, selling his
interest to a syndicate OF French dyers.
Oo0o00
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-07-07
(By Associated Press. J

CHERRYVILLE, N. c.. July Slight
ming struck an clubhouse on the planta-
ton of Mr.. Andrew Stroud. four miles
from here, yesterday afternoon, and
killed Miss May Coster and severely in
jured Messrs. Sylvanus Mauney and
Charley Neil all of Cherryville. Other
members of the party which numbered
about 20, were shocked but none seri-
ously A horse driven by the party was
also killed
The party of young people from Cher
ryville had attended farmers union