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The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1911-06-23
DEATHS
HOMRcler.

Harry p. Hoffacker, Deputy Regis
ter Of Wills Of this county, died on
Saturday morning, at o'clock at the
home of his father. John w. Hoffack-
er, in Manchester, after an illness OF
several months, at the age OF 20 years.
While a mere youth, Mr.. Hoffacker
was employed for two years as a
EtenOgrapher In a large business
house in Baltimore. He was then,
while still a minor, appointed court
stenographer for this county-an Of
fice In which he served to the en-
tire satisfaction OF court and bar for
four years.
When DR.. J. J. Stewart was elected
register OF wills OF this county In 1903
he appointed Mr.. Hoffacker his chief
deputy. In this office he displayed
such efficiency that William Arthur,
the present register, elected in 1909,
though he is Republican and Mr..
Hoffacker was a Democrat, retained
him until his death as chief deputy.
The fidelity, ability and courtesy
with which Mr.. Hoffacker discharged
his duties won for him not only the
approval but the respect and affection
OF the people of this county. From
the time he entered the public service
in this, county until his death-a per
iod of nearly 12 years-he enjoyed
the confidence and regard of the
people generally and his death il felt
to be loss to the county.
Mr.. Hoffacker was a member Of
Daniel and Jacob Lodge of Odd Fell
lows, Manchester, and Charity Lodge,
Knights Of Pythias, or this city. He
was also secretary and treasurer of
the Westminster Fire Company.
He was twice married, his first wife
having been a daughter of Benjamin
r. Bosley, prominent resident Of
Greenmount. His second wife, who
survives him, was Miss May Rice. of
Wilkes-Barre, Pa. Two children by
his first marriage survive him.
The largest gathering of mourners
and friends that ever attended fun
eral at Manchester assembled at the
grave and church. The interment took
place at 2 p. m, Monday afternoon.
The funeral procession started from
the house with the Register of Wills
and employees, followed by the West
minister Fire Department, 80 members
of which were present; the Indepen-
dent Order Of Odd Fellows, Daniel
and Jacob No. 90, ana Salem Lodge,
this city,which proceeded to the grave
yard OF the Lutheran Church where
services were held by Rev. J. B. hau,
pastor of Emanuel Lutheran Church,
assisted by Rev. DR.. Thomas A. Land,
of Trinity Reformed Church. The
Orphans Court adjourned Oh Tuesday
morning to be present at the funeral.
The flowers were many and beauti-
full including handsome cluster OF
lilies sent by the Register Oh Wills Of
flee force.
The pallbearers were members OF
the I. o. o. f., az follows: from
Manchester-Harry Lamotte, George
Huffman, Claude Huffman; Westmins-
ter X. OF Planes ID. Mitchell, Chas.
Himler and VIM. Eckard.
Honorary pallbearers were mem
bers OF the Fire Department.. p.
Wantz, Frank Thomas, William Weag-
ley, Harry X. Schaeffer, Denton Gehr
and Meade Ohler
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Nash.

Mrs. Elizabeth Ann Rebecca Nash,
wife of Joseph Nash, died at Hanover,
Pa, Thursday, June Is, after an ill
ness Of several months, from con
sumption. She was aged AZ years,
months and IA days.
The deceased was a daughter OF the
late Willoughby Rhodes, of this coun-
ty, and was twice married. Her first
husband was Ezra Frock, who died
nine years ago, and she was married
the second time to Joseph Nash, son
OF Philip Nash, OF Harper's Ferry, w.
Virginia. The latter survives her, al
SO a son, Herbert Frock, and one
daughter, Miss Sylvia Frock, at home.
Two brothers, Harvey Rhodes, Of this
county, and Clinton Rhodes, OF Pleas
ant Hill, and two sisters, Mrs. Ida
Zumbrum, of Hampstead, Md, ,and Mrs.
Alice Kuhns, OF this county, also sur
vive.
The funeral took place Sunday.
Brief services we're held at the house
at 9 a. m, by Rev. M. J. Roth, pastor
of Trinity Reformed Church, after
which the remains we're conveyed to
Manchester, Md, where further ser
vices were conducted IN the Reformed
Church. Interment in the Manches-
ter cemetery.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1911-06-23

Reese.

Simon Jones Reese, an aged resi-
dent OF this city, died at his home On
George street, Wednesday afternoon.
MrReese was born in Cranberry Val
ley, December 9, 1884, and spent his
whole life i'm this city and county.
His age was rs years, months and
IL days. He was the engineer OF the
Westminster Water Company, an in
dustrious and worthy citizen, and
highly respected by all who knew
him. He was for many years a mem
Der Of st. Benjamin's Lutheran
Church and later OF Grace Lutheran
Church of this city. His wife sur
wives him and he leaves two sons,
Noah T.. and Jesse Reese, of Balti-
more, and seven grandchildren. His
funeral took place from the house at
2 o'clock, this afternoon, and his re
mains were inferred in Benjamin's
cemetery. Rev. r. w. Doty, assisted
by Rev. w. II. Hetrick, conducted the
services The pallbearers were J.
Hoffman Fuss, John z. Eckenrdoe, y.
buckingham, Harry Cootes, Capt. John
n. Weigle and William F. Helm. F. A
Sharrer was the funeral director.
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Senseney.

John @. Senseney died at the resi-
dence of his son-in-law, Andrew Ham
ilton, Baltimore, on June 20, aged S4
years. Interment was at Union
Bridge yesterday afternoon.
Mr.. Senseney was well-knoWn
farmer of Linwood, this county He
is survived by ten children.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1911-02-25
GEORGE WAS THERE

Prominent among the San Fran
cisco boosters in the photographs
taken in the White House when
President Taft welded the gold pen
which nominated the Bay City as
the point in which to hold the Pan
ama-Pacihc exposition of 1915. Is
Representative George Bartlett OF
Nevada. The photographs which APP
pear in the San Francis news
papers show ''our" George ia com
pany with the senator's and con
gressmen of California and a number
OF the leading lights OF the Bay City
who journeyed to Washington and
brought TO bear the influence which
brought home the bacon
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1911-02-25
Change Tonight
at Park Theatre

There will be an entire set OF new
pictures at the Park Theater this
evening and from the list gwen be-
low splendid program is in store
for those who attend. Following is
the list of pictures:
The Oath and the Man (Biograph)
In Hands of Fate.
Hustler Got the Cow
Bachelor and Baby
Jones Wants to be an Acrobat.
One on Max.
A fine orchestra and two perform
ances nightly, 7:30 and 8:4S.
This will be your last chance to
see Baby Leanhardt the child wonder
as her engagement closes tonight
\ lady vocalist from the Wigwam
will be here for next week com
mencing tomorrow evening.
Popular prices, 10 and 20 cents.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1911-02-25
Assembly,
Resolution

Inc following resolut,oEs were
adopted yesterday. afternoon in the
Assembly to the memory of the men
whose lies were lost in the Belmont
fire;
Whereas, it has been brought to
the attention OF the Assembly OF the
State of Nevada that a great anG
grievous disaster and affliction has
visite one of the great mines OF the
State Of Nevada, to-wit, the Belmont
Mine, at the City of Tonopah in the
County OF Nye; and
Whereas, a great fire is now raging
in said mine and working its havoc
OF ruin and devastation, not only of
property but of human life; and
Whereas. the lives of many en-
ployees have already been lost in said
fire and others are endangered; and
Whereas, the loss sustained is a
great public loss, damage and bereave-
ment to the whole State of Nevada:
and
Now, Therefore, be it resolved, that
we, the members the Assembly
of the State of Nevada, do hereby
unanimously extend to the owners,
and the persons interested in said
mine; to the Unions and Fraternal
Organizations of which the deceased
miners are members, but above all to
the grief striken families who have
suffered bereavement SO overwheln-
ing, our heartfelt sympathies and
pray that Time, the great assuager
Of all anguish may deal kindly with
them. 4
Respectfully submitted,
WALTER SHILLING.
A. D. AYRES
]. c. PERCY
Committee.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1911-02-25

I duck and water fowl law IS the same
as at present the open season being
from September 18th until March
18th. The open season for quail is
from October 1st to December 1st.
Grouse are to be prohibited until 1914
Sagehen may be killed between July
18th and September 18th.
1t is unlawful at any time or sea-
son to kill any of the insectivorous
birds, which include laks, blue birds
and in fact all of such birds.
All imported birds are protected
under this law which includes the
pheasant, bob white quail and part
ridge. Trapping of bever is prohibit
ed within the State.
Any violation of the Act is punish
able by fine of not less than SIS,
nor more than $500 or by both fine
and imprisonment
The bill is drawn along good sense
lines and should meet the approval
OF sportsmen who are looking for
the protection of the fast decreasing
game birds rather than the edifcation
of the game hog The new law al
lows enough game for any reasonable
sportsman and gives him a limit that
he can supply friends with plenty.
The enforcement of such law would
result in general good to the people
who enjoy sport and also give the
birds chance which should be the
first consideration.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1911-02-25

Someone in the timber room probab-
ly stuck a candle stick into timber
not realizing that it was burned near
ly out. As the candle burned to the
metal ring that holds it in place it
became hot and dropped the snuff
or small piece Of lighted wick into
some of the shavings that accumulate
about any timber work. This soon
set fire to the contents OF that room.
The smoke first filled the big stope
above the timber room and then made
its way through the drift This is
one reason why the fire was not
discovered sooner. BY the time the
winze the smoke had filled the 1000
foot of drift and practically shut off
any chance to get out. The fire be
ing on the other side OF the winze
prevented any exit through the Des-
ert Queen shaft and the flood OF
smoke soon filled the Belmont shaft.
1t was the smoke and gas that shut
the men out from rescue and also
prevented them from working back
toward the fire and to good air at
the Desert Queen shaft. The Desert
Queen shaft at the time Of the fire
acted as down cast draft and car
ried the smoke through the Belmont
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1911-02-25
NEW GAME LAW
IN THE ASSEMBLY
Number of Changes Offered. Bag
Limit is Cut Down

Assemblyman Campbell of Washoe
has introduced the first game law OF
the season. Should it pass, as it
should without amendment, it will
give Nevada a clear and just law, one
that is aimed to protect the birds and
not the hunter with his automatic
gun, smokeless powder and almost
noiseless ammunition The law is drawn
with the idea OF protection first and
all the time.
The law provides first for the right
of investigation of parties holding
game and should more than the bag
limit be found arrests can be made
then and there. Night hunting is
prohibited as is hunting before day
light 1t is also unlawful TO kill
wantonly and leave the game where
it was killed. This includes rabbits
Not more than the bag limit may
be shipped by the parties killing the
same, no shipments of game can be
made outside of the State. while moth
ing larger than a ten-guage shot gun
can be used.
The bag limit is regulated as fol
lows:
20 doves, IS quail, 10 sage birds, 6
grouse, IS ducks, plover, geese,
Is snipe Two deer may be killed
during the season. The deer season
is opened from October 18th to No
vember lst, while the hunting of deer
with dogs is prohibited, while the
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1911-02-25

and on the levels and as soon As the
smoke was discovered hurry call
was sent down to take all men to the
surface, the shift bosses helping them
onto the cage and remained to their
death as is shown by their loss.
Killed by Fall.
II was talking with one OF the
miners who had his leg broken III
coming up the shaft. lie stated that
he made his way to the cage station
and was lying on his face. as the
smoke was so thick at the roof OF the
drift that it was almost impossible to
breath. AS he was crawling toward
the cage men tramplcd over him III
their rush for escape. He crawled
onto the cage between the mems legs.
In going up one OF his feet hung
over the side OF the cage and that leg
was broken by being struck against
a timber. AS the cage drew up the
shaft felt three distinct interruptions.
II is believed that the interruptions
to the cage were men falling from IT..
They were evidently overcome with
the smoke and gas and tainted only
To be cast to the bottom OF the shaft
10 instant death, il not ground to
death by the fast moving cage. How
many men fell in this manner was
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1911-02-25
Key Pittman Explains the Situation
How the Men Were
Caught

Hon, Key Pittman was an arrival
last evening from Tonopah. having
lett in the morning As soon as he
arrived in this city he was surrounded
by friends who wanted to know about
the Belmont fire, its cause and the
general feeling at Tonopah Mr..
Pittman, like every resident OF Tono-
pah. had visited the scene OF the
disaster and made his own observa-
tions. In talking OF the terrible ca
lamity that has visited the mining
camp he said.
when | LETT the camp yesterday
morning there was little news out
side of the fact that the store room
on the l0OO-foot level OF the Belmont
was still alirc. Several men were in
the hospital and it was feared that
others were in the depth of the mine
with little or no hope of finding them
alive Since leaving Tonopah | have
learned that fifteen bodies have been
recovered. II is believed that will be
all. The fire has burned out and
inside of very short period work
will be resumed in the lower levels.
No Sign of Fire.
The story that has been current
that the men were lowered into the
mine while smoke was arising is not
fact. The fire was not discovered
until after the men were in the shaft
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1911-02-25
BELMONT LIST Of DEAD GROWS
EIGHTEEN BODIES BROUGHT
TO THE SURFACE

shaft
This afternoon a telegram was re
ceived from Tonopah that three more
bodies had been recovered from the
mine. This brings the toal to lS. \
telephone message received from Re
no this afternoon states that several
other bodies are known to be i'll the
Wine and that it is believed now
that the total will reach twenty five
victims. The following have been
taken 10 the surface and identified
Mike Hannigan. formerly OF Gold
field, married
William Murphey. also OF Goldleld,
home in Oakland.
Manuel Cordosa. Tonopah, single
\. Marcivitz Tonopah. Slavonian
John Plamanez. Tonopah. Slavonian
Mike Scabaly. Tonopah. Slavonian
Nick Oelivich. Tonopah. Slavonian
Boso Begovich, Tonopah. Slavon-
ian
Sam Konovich. Tonopah. Slavonian
George Dondero. Tonopah. married
Robert Frazier, Tonopah. single
John Gilfoil, Tonopah. single
Chris Mikivich, Tonopah. Slavonian
Max Slamesk. Tonorah, Slavonian
Frank Budke. Former member Isl
Montana Regiment, Spanish Amcri-
can War. Home At Billings. Mon
-Four to eight more bodies have not
been identified at this time.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1911-02-25
Show to be on
at the Prison

!: What promises to be unique and
interesting affair will be enacted a,
the State Prison on the Afternoon
and evening OF March 2 When the
and vaudeville performance This
affair which is held under the aus
| plces OF the Carson Vaudeville
| Company an organization consist
ing OF convicts, gives promise OF be-
ing a very interesting event and to
| it Warden r. T. Baker will issue in
vltations this week. Two perform
ances will be given one on the after
soon oI Marcn : III the presence OF
the inmates, the other at night III the
presence OF invited guests.
Every day the members Of the
Vaudeville Company are rehearsing
their parts and already have mastered
them almost 10 state oil perfection.
In their every effort they are beng
enthusiastically encouraged and
helped by Warden r. T. Baker and
from all indications a really enter
tanning affair will be enacted
PART |
Orche stra-El Captain
Grand Minstrel Opening-"W Why
Don't the Band Play Dixie
introductory Overture-''An Afri-
can Symphony
Songs:
Oats Music to Me
Ma Mas Boy
"A Coon's Tribulations'
Tie Your Little Bull Outside
Mormon Coon
Where the River Shannon Flows
Finale-"Dixie" Military style.
PART IL
Orchestration, "Amorosa
Physical Culture Demonstration
A Semi Burlesque-Sketch OF fun and
science.
Violin Solos 'Caritina" =" Bee
cues from Jocelyn'
warm ones.
Monologue-Songs and Lance.
Orchestration-'S Strains OF kil-
larney''.
Concluding with John Henry Au
gustus Schmidt "a laughable sketech
Orchestration-"M Niam"
Most OF the jokes, sketches and
songs are OF local composition, teem-
ing with personalities OF we'll known
persons connected with the prison.
The drop curtain, masterpiece OF
its kind, which contains the business
of well known local
concerns, painted by members OF the
Vaudeville Company, is completed
and is one OF the items OF interest
which visitors at the prison pause in
to admire.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1911-02-25
hard to tell.
Back to Death.

Back to Death.
William Murphy, one OF the men
listed among the dead came up after
rescuing seven men. He in his
anxiety to carry on the work for
further rescue went back down the
shaft. ! note by the dispatches that
he is among those who died. Murphy
was one OF the many heroes that
came to the front at the hour OF peril.
His life was given up that he might
save others. On his first trip out
when he brought seven men from the
buring and smoke suffocating CHM
ney of death, he started with a num-
ber of Slavonians. As they advanced
along the drift they encountered the
heavy smoke. most OF them refused
to go any further and remained in
the drift only to be overtaken by the
smoke and gasses and met their
death. Had they followed Murphy
to- the end they would have reached
the surface alive as he made that
trip successfully.
Cause of Fire.
1T is now the general belief than
the fire started through careleshness.
As the fire started between the SHIFT
change 1t is supposed that the men
in getting ready to leave shift made
their way toward the cage station.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1911-02-25
GETS ONE YEAR

Judge Langan hald session of
court in Genoa tuesday and sent an
Indian found guilty OF selling liquor
to tribesmen to the State Prison for
one year.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1911-02-25

every body and render the best of
music nightly. Don't fail to come to-
night and spend a pleasant evening
and see a good entertainment. The
Grand Theater is just across the
street in front of the post office on
the main street and convenient to all
business houses.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1911-02-25
KNOW YOUR FUTURE

If you are interested in your future
and would know what is ahead in life
it can be told. Clairvoyant and card
reading. Many home references as
to abilit yand genuineness Of the op-
orator Call at 200 West Second St,
back OF Park Hotel. Hours from 2 to
p. IN. to 10, evenings.
MRS. G.. B. COWING
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1911-02-25
TO RENT

The hall now occupied by the Bust
ness College, also, the store occupied
by E. Hickey. Enquire at J. B. Viera
Arlington Barber Shop m25w
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1911-02-25

Tonight at the Grad Theater you
will find some of the prettiest pictures
ever flashed on a curtain We change
our pictures every night just as we
advertise. No old pictures shown
and nothing but the very finest OF
the latest reels direct from the max
ers of films. Our house is warm
and comfortable and every thing Is
done for our patrons pleasure and
comfort.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1911-02-25

A film steadier has been added to
the moving picture machine at the
Grand Theater making it one of the
finest machines on the market.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1911-02-25

Salesmen-making small towns for
order book today on Al consignment
line. Goods shipped and commissions
paid promptly.
CANFIELD MFG. CO,
208 Sigel ST Chicago.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1911-02-25
HoUsEKEEpERs ATTENTION

Let us tell you about ''3 c" DRY
WHOLE MILK Special demon
stration all day Saturday at E. J.
Walsh's store
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FOR RENT

Very desirable light housekeeping
rooms, furnished, centrally located,
terms reasonable Call at ]. c. Tran
ter for particulars. 1w
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1911-02-25

'' {" DRY WHOLE MILK. Use
il in your cooking. for bread, pastry
cakes. etc. Always pure sweet. and
clean
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1911-02-25

Do not wait until too late; get tick
ct for the Printers Dance on the 18th
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1911-02-25

No Tuberculosis in IS c" DRY
WHOLE MILK. Good for children
good for adults. Ask your grocer
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1911-02-25

Advertise in The Appeal.
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Job work done at the Appeal.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1911-09-29
We spelled It out slowly.

we SpSll6u II OUT SLOWLY.
Now" Hotchkiss announced, 81
make 1t something like this: The p
Is one of two things, pistol-you re-
member the little pearl-handled af-
fair belonging to the murdered man
or Is It pocketbook, | am inclined to
the latter view. as the pocketbook had
been disturbed and the pistol had
not"
took the piece OF paper from the
table and scrawled four words on 1t.
Now" said, rearranging them,
"it happens. Mr.. Hotchkiss, that I
found one of these pieces of the tele-
gram on the train. | thought 1t had
been dropped by some one else, you
see, but that's immaterial Arranged
this way 1t almost makes sense. Fill
out that p with the rest of the
word. as / imagine it, and 1t makes
papers, and add this scrap and you
have:
Man with papers (in) lower ten,
car seven. Get (them)'"
Mcknight slapped Hotchkiss on the
back.
You're trump" he said. ''Br-is
Bronson, of course. It's almost too
easy. You see, Mr.. Blakeley here en-
gagged lower ten, but found IT occupied
by the man who was later murdered
there. The man who did the thing
was a friend of Bronson's, evidently,
aud in trying to get the papers we
have the motive for the crime.''
There are still some things to be
explained. Mr.. Hotchkiss wiped his
glasses and put them on. For ore
thing, Mr.. Blakeley, am puzzled by
that bit Of chain"
] did not glance at Mcknight. felt
that the hands with which ] was
gathering up the bits of torn paper
were shaking. 1t seemed to me that
this astute little man was going to
drag in the girl in spite of me.