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Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1911-08-10
Man Is a Social Animal.

Nearly half the people in the United
States live in incorporated towns or
cities Of $500 or more inhabitants, ac-
cording to the latest census statistics.
The returns for 1910 show that when
the census was taken 4G.3 per cen Of
the population was urban and 53.7 per
CEN rural, the latter classification in
Guiding those who live on farms or in
towns of less than $500 people. From
1900 to 1910 the percentage Of urban
ties increased from 40.5 to 1863, and
twenty years ago only 36.1 of the total
population was classed as urban.
These figures show that in spite Of
the opening of millions Of acres Of
new agricultural lands the city popu-
lation is increasing faster than the
country population. This is also de-
spite the fact that in the past twenty
years the telephone. the trolley and
the rural mail delivery system have
been extended to the farms in thou
sands Of communities. These improve
ments, it would seem, should make
farm life more attractive and turn the
tide of population from city to oun
try. The reverse being the case. what
are the causes for such an apparently
anomalous situation? A satisfactory
reply to this question would 60 deep
into the domain of sociology. but a few
surface explanations may be offered.
In the first place, while there are
more farms there are also more cities
and towns than there were twenty
years ago. For instance. Oklahoma
City in 1890 was a mere village a few
months old. Now 1t is a thriving city
of about $4,000 people. In Oklahoma
and other western and southwestern
states r many cities and towns
which not on the map a score Of
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1911-08-10

Just about a year from now Blank
and Blank will be nominees for presi-
dent on the Republican ticket, opposed
by Blank and Blank on the Democratic
ticket. Blank and Blank will be elect
ed too.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1911-08-10

years ago. Wherever new agricultural
regions are populated new towns must
spring up. and this accounts in part
for the increase Of urban population.
But the older cities and towns also
show unusual growth for the most
part: hence the problem is reduced to
the final analysis by recognition of the
fact that man is a social animal and
likes to live close to neighbors.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1911-08-10

Aviator Atwood started from Boston
June so and reached Washington July
II by aeroplane. The distance is 56S
niles. Of course it was q great
achievements an aeroplane voyage
but if you're in a hurry and want to
go from Boston to Washington you'll
save time by taking a railroad train.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1911-08-10

What to do with ex-presidents is a
problem not confined to the United
States. Venezuela just now is in the
throes Of it's solution with regard to
Castro. Plenty Of persons in Venezu-
ella and elsewhere know exactly what
they'd like to do with Castro.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1911-08-10

Mr.. McCreary %alternates between the
~governorship Of Kentucky and the
United States senate. Now somebody
has nominated him for vice president.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1911-08-10

Let service of the above order be made by
personal service thereof on all OF the above
named respondents who are residents of Caya-
fore the time above appointed for the hearing
of said petition and that said order BIO publish
ed four successive weeks in the Courier.D emo
crat a weekly newspaper. published at Langdon
North Dakota.
2L5 y, w, BLEAKLEY, Judge.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1911-08-10

Even a bulldog can't buck an aero
plane propeller without being killed
considerably dead. as proved by the
sad experience of the lamented animal
that tackled Atwood's biplane at At
lantic City.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1911-08-10

Considering the large number Of per-
sons who claim to be Mayfower de-
scendants, it seems not unlikely that
some of them are merely distant rela-
tves Of persons who have ridden on
the presidents yacht. the Mayfower.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1911-08-10

Following Atwood's example. deter
mined aspirants to the presidency
might try capturing the White House
by aeroplane.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1911-08-10

One way not to worry about mos
Quitoes IS to think Of something else
while they bite you.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1911-08-10

Dogs are supposed to be more dan
gerous in dog days" but hydrophobia
is just as fatal in any other season.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1911-08-10
HEARING PETITION FOR SALE
OF LAND.

STATE OF NORTH DAKoTAl 7 r
County of Cavalier. oountS oour''
Before F. w. Bleakley Judge.
In the Matter of the Estate of Thomas Sec
combe deceased
Charles Chisholm and Albert Hawken,
Potitinnarc
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1911-08-10

u suffered intensely after eating and
no medicine or treatment [ tried seemed
to do any good," writes H. Nj, Young
peters, Editor of The Sun, Lake View,
Ohio. "The first few doses of .Chamber-
lain's Stomach and the second bottle
seemed to give me a new stomach and
perfectly good health" For sale by H,
j.. Close & Co.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1911-08-10

The express purpose of Congressman
Victor Murdoch seems to be to go after
the goat of the express companies.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1911-08-10

Has any n sighed lately for an old
fashioned hot summer?
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1911-08-10

~ RiML.ESs GLASS WEARERs
M@N&A. f3N8NA Send nc yssr aams. Isll ssA yss . ssssta.
SsSsw CO MuGe. Z. 4. Cuea gshs. Mp, d
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1911-01-10
BOARD OF ASSESSORS
HOLDS FIRST MEETING

The first meeting of the board of as
SCISSORS was held at 10 O'Clock yester-
day morning at the governors office
in Carson City and in addition to the
assessors, was attended by Governor
Oddie, Attorney General Baker and j..
Eggers, state controller, comprising the
state board of revenue.
The following assessors were present:
Assessor Fitton, of Churchill; w.
M. weathers, of Elko; Ingalls,, of Es-
meralda: H. +. McTerney, of Eure-
ka: II. M. Leonard, of Humboldt; H..
X. Lemaire, of Lander; Norris of Lin
coin; ID. p. Randall, of Lyon; Malley,
of Nye; Ed Regan, of Ormsby; Sea
man, of Storey; John Hays, of
Washoe; J. r. Miles, of White Pine;
Whitehead, of Clark. All were pres.
ent with the exception of Assessor
Airild.
A committee of FIVE was appointed
for an order of business and adjourn
ment taken to 2 p. m.
At 9 o'clock Governor Oddie named
Assessor Leonard, Lemaire, Norris,
Malley and Regan on the committee
en- order of business. An adjourn
ment was then taken in order to have
full board.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1911-01-10
CORN EXPOSITION
AT COLUMBUS
Especial to the Silver State)
(By Lou r. Parsons.

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Jan. 1O-The
program for the fourth annual Nation
al Corn Exposition, to be held January
30th to February 11th, in the eight i'm
mense buildings on the Ohio State Ex-
position grounds has just been COM
pieted, and provides for one Of the
greatest National Agricultural Expo
sitions ever held in the world.
The buildings are connected by en-
closed walks, comfortably heated and
brilliantly illuminated, in all resembl-
ing great summer garden with palms
and plants and tender growing crops,
giving the visitors Whit Of nature
which will more remind them Of .
balfny June day than of the winter
season.
This great National Corn Exposition
will be grand roundup Of all state
agricultural shows and agricultural
meetings. The name "Corn Exposi-
ton" does not mean that only corn
will be shown, for all grains and
grasses, the prizewinners only, at the
various state shows, will be in compe-
tition for the valuable national tro-
phies.
More than 35 states will have COM
petitive exhibits. Twenty -fiye state ag-
ricultural colleges and experiment sta
tions will have scientific exhibits, each
demonstrating it's most advanced ex-
perimental work. These exhibits,
which will be in charge of expert
demonstrators will deal, in practical
way, with nearly every phase Of the
science Of agriculture. For instance:
North Carolina will emphasize the
cotton industry-from the growing
plant to the manufactured article
with cotton gin and loom in actual
operation, while Illinois will especial
ly emphasize it's soil work. Never be-
fore in the history of the world has
there been such showing of results
in agriculture, based ON scientific in
vestigation.
The federal department Of agricul-
ture will be represented with its IA
nous exhibit which fills two large fur
niture cars, and which has just been
returned from the international expo
sition at Buenos Ayers.
Important among the many meet
ings, exhibits and other special fea-
lures Of this greatest Of agricultural
eXpOSltlonS may DC montlonou tno
meeting Of the American breeders as
sociation; the Ohio Dairymen's g asso-
citation; the National Rural Life con-
ference; the Ohio Conservation asso-
citation; the Ohio Corn Improvement
association and numerous livestock as
sociations. There will be special fea-
lures of vital interest to the Y. M. G.
A., churches, colleges, schools, the
farmer and the city man and their
families alike.
Special entertainment features will
include a two-ring winter circus, band
concerts. with vocal soloists and NOV
ing pictures. Speakers of nationwide
reputation will deliver addresses daily
on the National Corn Exposition pro-
gram.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1911-01-10
MANY SOULS PRO-
TESS CHRISTIANITY

The revival meetings still continue
at the Methodist Episcopal church
The interest grows as the meeting pro-
crosses. Saturday night about fifteen
professed saving faith in Christ the
Lord and Saviour and Sunday about
25 others took their stand for Christ,
publicly processing Him as their Saw
iour. Despite the storm last night
there was fair sized congregation
present.
There will be afternoon services
Wednesday, Thursday and Friday at
$3.50 o'clock and evening services ev-
cry night at us O'Clock. The singing
grows better as the singers become bet
ter acquainted with the new hymns
Evangelist McClurkan preached last
night on "The Love of God' and will
preach tonight on ''Moral Insanity" !"
Don t fail to hear this sermon if pos
sible to do so.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1911-01-10
LOMAx PREDICTS ACTIVITY
IN RAILROAD BUILDING

"The next sixty or ninety days will
determine whether half a billion or
more dollars will be expended in ex-
tending transcontinental railroad lines
into California, or whether the plans
for this construction are to be defer
red indefinitely" said E. l.. Lomax, OF
San Francisco, passenger traffic manag-
er of the Western Pacific, in Los An
geles interview one day last week.
"B. f. Yoakum, head of the st.
Louis and San Francisco railroad, is
prepared to extend the Frisco system
at a cost of 100000. The Phelps
Dodge syndicate has a similar propo-
sition for building the Rock Island line
TO the coast. The Gould interests want
to build line from some point near
Salt Lake to Los Angeles, and another
line southwark from San Francisco
through the San Joaquin valley. Hill
is seeking to extend his great system
from the northwest through California
to the Gulf of Mexico.
"But capital is timid and conserva-
tive, and the moneyed interests which
must necessarily get back of these
projects will not finance them if there
Is danger of a continuance OF the
policy of legislation adverse to the
railroads that has characterized the
national congress and the state legis..
lative bodies in the last few years. II
capital be assumed that the pat pre-
vailing epidemic Of legislation adverse
to railroad progress is over, these vari-
Gus projects will be realized; san
Francisco and Los Angeles will be the
principal benefciaries.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1911-01-10
COUNTY BOARD
FINISHES SESSION

BY holding an evening session the
board of county commissioners finished
drawing 300 trial jurors Saturday
night and adjourned.
Saturday DIR. j. B. Hardy was ap-
pointed health officer for National, at
salary of $25 per month
The commissioners inspected the new
bridge Saturday and found the main
structure to be completed, with the ex-
ception of a portion of the concrete
sidewalks. A sum of money sufficient
to cover the expense was deducted
from the final estimate and Supt.
Rankin will return in the spring and
complete the work. The approaches to
the bridge were let under a separate
contract and are not quite completed.
Today men are at work placing several
additional rods through the approaches,
to strengthen them, after which the
holes will be filed with dirt. While
the aomunt of the final estimate has
been agreed upon, the money will not
be paid over until the February meet
ing, in accordance with the terms of
the contract. The bridge proper is
guaranteed by bonds for on year BY
that time the structure will have set
tied, when it may be easily ascertained
whether or not it has been substantial
ly constructed.
The contractors are having white
bronze tablet made in San Francisco,
14x16 inches in dimensions, which will
be placed on the east side middle pier,
bearing the following inscription:
ERECTED
1910
WILLIAM BLATTNER,
CHAS w. McDEID,
HI. STOKER,
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS.
RENO CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
BUILDERS
GEO. s. NTCKERS0N
ENGINEER
Saturday the new board continued
the reward of $3.50 for the apprehen-
sion of joe Rooney, wanted in connec-
tion with the murder of Sol Hendra at
Chafey in the fall of 1909.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1911-01-10
Simmons NAMED
!. R.R.COMMISSIONER

Yesterday the railroad commission
board, consisting of Governor Oddie,
Lieutenant Governor Ross and Attor.
ney General Baker unanimously ap-
pointed w. H. Simmons, of Reno, a
member of the railroad commission,
vice Henry E. Thurtell, resigned. j.
r. Shaughnessy was reappointed on
the commission, his term having ex-
pired.
Mr.. Simmons came to Reno from
Salt Lake City several years ago and
established the Reno Grocery company,
the only exclusive wholesale house in
Nevada. He has been active in public
affairs, and in his capacity as president
of the Reno Commercial club, which
Office he has held for several years,
rendered valuable service to the state
in connection with the fight for better
freight rates. He is well versed in
railroad problems, having made them
study for great many years.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1911-01-10
NOTHING UNUSUAL FOR
THE OREGON COUNTRY

In a letter to the Silver state from
Portland, Oregon, where he was in at
tendance last week upon the conven-
tion of the National Woolgrowers' as
sociation, Thomas Nelson says;
81 have been on committee work
most of the time and have seen lit.
tie of the town, as it rains some all
the time. Have not seen the sun since
my arrival, nor has any one else IN TINS
section.
Mr.. Nelson evidently never heard
the story of the mad dog scare in the
Webfoot metropolis. One day young
dog, while walking along the street
saw it's shadow, which so frightned II
that the police imagined it had an at
tack of rabies.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1911-01-10
VICTIM OF SHOOTING
ACCIDENT RESTING. EASILY

Melvin Pedroli, the seven-year-old
boy who was accidentally shot Sunday
by Willie Nelson, eight years old, is
reported by DR.. Swezy as resting east
ly this morning. AS this is the third
day since the accident and he has de-
veloped no symptoms of fever, his
chances for recovery are thought to be
excellent. While the two boys were at
play with a rifle, it was accidentally
discharged, long 22-calibre bullet
passing through the right elbow, en-
tering the side at the ninth rib and
lodging in the muscles of the back.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1911-01-10
FINE ROCK FROM CAMP
BADGER ON EXHIBITION

Today p. G. Marrigar came in from
Camp Badger, situated on the Grass
valley side of, the East Humboldt
range of mountains, in the vicinity of
the Guthrie ranch, bringing fine sam
Piles of goldbearing rock, which were
placed on exhibition at the First Ma
tional bank and the st. Elmo saloon.
Free gold can be plainly seen with the
naked eye, and assays are now being
made by the Winnemucca Assay office
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1911-01-10

Yesterday afternoon Sheriff Lamb
returned from Inlay, having in Gus
tody man named Duncan, who is sus-
pected of beig the third bandit imph-
Gated in the affair. He had been a
hanger on at the resort of May Slaugh-
ter, across the track from the Quilici
saloon and was unable to account for
his whereabouts at the time of the
holdup. Two other men were also
brought along, who are being held as
witnesses
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1911-01-10
BARRETT SPRINGS OPERATOR
BACK FROM THE EAST

r. s. Barlowe, the Barrett Springs
mining operator, returned Sunday
morning from trip to New York city.
Mr.. Barlowe reports that he went east
on financial mission, which turned
out much better than he had antici-
pated. AS result he will at once
place large force of men at work on
his Ram0lia No. l.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1911-01-10
Finds Money stolen From Register.

Sunday afternoon, while making
search Of the cabin occupied by the
two suspects on the old Biakesley
ranch, near Inlay, Sheriff Lamb dis
covered what is probably the money
stolen from the cash register cashed
under the floor, in tin tobacco box.
There was fve-dolar gold piece, IN
addition to several dollars in silver
and small change.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1911-01-10
CHANGE IN PROPRIEToRs
AT GRAND SALOON

Frank Garteiz has sold his interest
in the Grand saloon to Dave Coveney,
and the firm name will now be known
as Garteiz & Coveney. The new part
ner is no stranger to the trade, having
been connected with the Grand for a
long time in the capacity of bartender.
The saloon will continue to be con-
Quoted as frst-class resort, with
many attractive features, including a
free moving picture show each even
ing.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1911-01-10
RENO OFFICIAL PAYS
WINNEMUCCA A VISIT

w. A. Fogg, county clerk of Washoe
county, accompanied by Mrs Fogg, ar
rived in Winnemucca yesterday morn
ing and are visiting at the Lafayette
with their daughter, Mrs. G. r..
Sqiures, who came down from National
to meet her parents.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1911-01-10
NEW SUPERINTENDENT
FOR FIFTH DISTRICT

The State Board of Education has
filed the vacancy caused by the cleo
tion of Gilbert Ross as lieutenant gov
ernor of Nevada, by electing John
Graham Mckay deputy state superin-
tendent of schools for the fifth super
vision district, comprising the counties
of Clark, Lincoln and Nye.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1911-01-10

George w. McCook, Jr., Steuben,
vile, Ohio, mining man, is registered
Mt the Lafayette.
Miss Fanny Harp, the First Natioh'
al bank Is stenographer, is absent from
her desk today, on account OF illness
J. B. Miller, . Trespinos, California,
mining man, is registered at the Home
hotel
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1911-01-10
MRS. SPRINGALL'S FATHER
DIES AT SEATTLE

Today Mrs R. J. Springall wife of
the local superintendent for the Utah,
Nevada & Idaho Telephone company,
received word of the sudden death OF
her father, Val Shorb, which occurred
at Seattle Sunday morning.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1911-01-10
CALIFORNIA MINING MEN
INSPECT BARRETT SPRINGS

James Breslin and L. Brock arrived
from Los Angeles yesterday morning,
registering at the Home hotel. Yes
terday they went out and looked over
Barrett Springs, reporting themselves
as well pleased with the camps pros
pects.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1911-01-10
Freight Movements.

Since Saturday car each OF dried
fruit and oil have been received at
the Western Pacific station for 4.
Reinhart & Co.
Yesterday four cars of cattle, were
fed n. the Western Pacific stockpens.
The stock was in transit from Idaho
to San Francisco.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1911-01-10
GERLACH PATIENT
DIES WITH PNEUMONIA

DR.. Swezy received word today that
the Gerlach patient he was called to
attend yesterday died this morning
from the effects of pneumonia. Deceas-
ed, about 81 years of age, was the
mother of Mrs, Eva Davidson, wife OF
the hostler at the Western Pacihe
roundhouse at that division.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1911-01-10
Uric Positively Identified.

Saturday evening the brother of
Mrs. Quilici, who was an eyewitness
of the tragedy, positively identifi-
ed the younger of the two men ar
rested for the affair, known here as N.
X. Uric. He stated that he was the
man who rifled the cash register.
While engaged in the work the bandit
raised his mask and the young Italian
secured good look at his features.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1911-01-10
BREAKS DOWN
AND ADMITS GUILT

District Attorney Callahan returned
from INLAY on No. 8 this afternoon.
Uric was brught from his cell to the
prisoners consulting room, adjoining
the Sheriff's Office, and in the presence
Of District Attorney Callahan and
Sheriff Lamb made a full and complete
confession Of the holdup and murder.
Urie's confession duplicates himself
and the man arrested with him, j. F.
TRAINER, and exonorates the other sus-
pect arrested yesterday. The confes-
sion confirms the Silver States ac-
count Of Saturday, In which it was
stated that the job was done by but
two men.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1911-01-10
Nelson Section Foreman Dies Sud
denly

Word was received at the Western
Pacific office this morning of the death
of Chris Heynis, section foreman at
Nelson, As miles east of here, last
night. Up to about three weeks ago
deceased had been section foreman in
the Winnemucca yards. Coroner Dunn
was notified of the death, but refer.
red the matter to Coroner Buckley, of
Golcnnda
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1911-01-10
RATES
NOW in EFFECT

Agent Born has received the follow
ing from j. M. Fulton, district freight
and passenger agent, Southern Pacific
company:
"On January I'd class rates went
into effect as follows: Chicago to
Winnemucca, 1st class, $2.75; I'd class,
$2.5S; Sd class, $1.99; 4th class, 1856;
9Th class, $1.40. When these rates are
lower than commodit~ rates, they will
apply. This will result in material re-
duction to your station. You will be
supplied with tariffs in a short time,
and would have been before this, but
the vast number required necessitates
the east, where shipments originate,
being supplied first.
Southern Pacific Freight Movements
Since Saturday the following car
load lots of freight have been received
at the Southern Pacific station:
Haviland & Hoskins, oats.
Winnemucca Mercantile Co., sugar
f. J. Frey, coal.
w. s. Oakley, household goods
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1911-01-10
CANADIAN OWNER VISITS
HUMBOLDT COUNTY MINES

A. s. Burrows, Of Bruce Mines, Can
ada, arrived in Winnemucca yesterday
morning. Mr.. Burrows comes to in
spect the Michigan Nevada mines, To-
Gated near Mill City, in which he is
interested.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1911-01-10
TO ATTEND ANNUAL MEET
ING OF NIXON STOCKHOLDERS

Cashier j. Sheehan, of the First Ma
tional bank, left for Reno last night to
attend the annual meeting of the
stockholders of the Nixon National
bank, which will be held today.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1911-01-10
THOMAS SCARS RECEIVES
VISIT FROM DAUGHTER

Mrs. T. r. Webber, of Beowawe.
stopped over in Winnemucca for day
the latter part of last week, 'en route
from Berkeley. California, to her home,
for visit with her father, Thomas
Scars