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The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1911-09-30
Graham Held To Await
Action Of Grand Jury
D.. Murray Has CaIente Editor Arrested For Criminal
Libel Published SIaderOg Article Hearing Held Be-
fore Justice Maynard Bonds Fixed At $1,000.

thing over two years ago, he has
kept up a trade Of blasphemey
oftentimes hitting at many worthy
and respected citizens of this city
and county and when not satisfied
in attacking the personal character
OF persons through the columns of
his sheet, frequently in the vilest
manner, has busted himself in a
constant endeavor to promote strife
between the two principal towns Of
the county, whereas harmony should
prevail to the end that the citi-
Gems Of both towns should pull to-
gether and work toward the develop
nent and upbuilding of the county
at large. In this respect. Graham
nas been a menace to the communi-
ty; he has been one black spot which
Jaliente has tolerated, but not with
,ut some misgivings.
That Graham's idiotic policy
( abuse would sooner or later lead
4im into serious trouble. has been
expected; hence the outcome OF the
hearing had before Justice Maynard
has come as no surprise. The Won
der has been that he has not mere
tofore run amuck with serious dlf-
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1911-09-30
CUTTING STATION ON
800 OF THE DEMIJoHk

The Phoebe Demijohn company is
cutting station at the 300-foot
point in the shat. A sump has been
sunk below the 800 to depth of 1S
-eet-al in ore.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1911-09-30

baptize those children whose parents
desire it. He will also be ready to
meet those who wish to be prepared
for confirmation at O'Clock Sun.
day afternoon at the court house
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1911-09-30
Special to tho Record

opocfal 70 tno RECORD
CALIENTE, Nevada, Sept 3O--The
editor of the Prospector of this
place, who since his arrival In Cal
iente has borne the name of Robert
Graham, was arrested last Saturday
night on the charge of criminal IL
bel preferred against him by DR.. w.
p. Murray. In the preliminary hear
ing had before Justice of the Peace
w. D. Maynard yesterday, Graham
was held to await the action OF the
grand Jury which meets at Pioche In
the latter part Of October, with bonds
fixed at $1,000.
Ii appears that few days follow
ing the recent departure of DR.. Muir.
ray to Oregon on business, Gra
ham published libelous article in
which the doctor was the party ain.
ed at and in which his character
was maligned. DR.. Murray returne>
from the northwest on the 22nd inst
and Immediately swore to q com
plant charging the Caliente editor
with the offensee stated.
Almost from the day that Graham
set foot in Cahente and began the
publication Of the Prospector,. some
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1911-09-30

Elko county's tax lists for the year
1911 have been mailed by Assessor
Weathers. The total valuation for
this year. in round numbers. OF tara.
BILE property in the county is $le.450..
900. raise Of about $2.l00.oo0 over
the assessment Of last year. splen-
did showing for Assessor weathers
and his deputies. This IL probably
the largsAt raise o. any county n
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1911-09-30
Commissioners To Mest


The regular October meeting Of the
county commissioners will be held
next Monday.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1911-09-30

i-r~sufar etas @s<e1sIHU
I The s'vsuOtso monthly msstine %
the pIcche commsrsisi club will BE-
held next Wednesday evening.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1911-09-30

OF Lincoln County should read
the Phoebe Record; because
l. 1rints the news and 1t is
your Home Paper.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1911-04-22
GR|PPIN DEVISED
WAY REQUEST IS
TO BE OBSERVED

William Avery Grippin. the late mil
lionaire president of the Bridgeport
Malleable Iron Co., in the preparation
of a memorandum which he wished
to guide his heirs in the distribution
of his property, outlined very defin-
itely how he wished to be administer
ed trust fund of $4,000 for the
Northwest Chapel, or, as it is more
familiarly known, the Memorial Bap-
tist church.
Mr. Grippin's will was automatical-
ly revoked by his second marriage, but
to make doubly sure, he eliminated his
signature from the instrument. The
list of benefactions he requested to
have made from his estate has al
ready been published in the Farmer.
The largest was a $4,000 item for the
Memorial Baptist church
William J. Grippin. son of the de-
ceased, and Judge Edward K. Nichol-
son. counsel for the manufacturer. are
designated as trustees for this fund,
and they are instructed to invest the
$4,000 in nothing but Connecticut
Savings Bank investments, to pay the
revenue quarterly to the church. and
to make an annual accounting to be
presented at the annual business meet
ing of the church. He further directs
that in event of the death of one
trustee another shall be named by the
survivor also that not less than two
auditors representing the church shall
annually audit such accounting, work.
ing together
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1911-04-22
TOO
WEAK To CLIMB
STAIRS, FALLS
Is Taken to Hospital Suffering
With Fractured Skull and
Dies
He Was 90 Years Old and Had
Been Employed by City-Ac-
cident Occurred in Yard of
Daughters Home

The death of John Curran, aged
about so, lately employed by the city
on street work, is under investigation
by Coroner Wilson. Curran's death
occurred at the Bridgeport hospital
hours before, he was found uncon-
scious and bleeding from wounds on
the head, in the yard of his daugh-
ter's home, 16 Crescent place. Cur
rams death is believed to have result
ed from g. fa,ll down stairs as he was
about to enter his room, but none has
yet been found who can esta bl1Sh de-
finltely the circumstances attending
his receiving his fatal injuries
Curran's death is attributed to a
fracture of the skull. He was lying
in the yard when Patrolman Jack
Dempsey, assigned to investigate by
Sergeant Quinlivan at the Second Pre-
cinct station arrived on the scene.
Word was sent to the police station
from Robert Veit's cafe, which is on
Curran lived with his daughter, Mrs.
Richard J. Frey.
The patrolman summoned Mrs.
Frey on ascertaining the identity of
the man, and helped carry him into
the house. He called DR.. Edward
lance corps of the emergency hos
pital. DR.. McQueeney rushed the man
to the Bridgeport Hospital, where it
was found that his condition was
critical.
Currans death occurred at $40.
He did not regain consciousness suf-
ficiently to disclose the circumstances
of his injury. Both his daughter. Mrs.
Frey, and his son, Philip Curran,
stated to Patrolmen Kehoe and Glen
non assigned by Sergeant O'Connell
to make a. further investigation, that
their father was suffering from
chronic kidney trouble, and was at
times so weak that he waS unable to
climb the stairs. They believe he
started to ascend the stairs, lost his
footing and fell downstairs, because
he was too weak to save himself.
The police are inclined to the same
belief, the patrolmen who investigat-
ed having been unable to ascertain
facts leading to any other conclusion
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1911-04-22

Unusual features attend the disap-
pearance of Arthur z. Churchman,
cashier Of the Aluminium Casting Co.
of Fairfield, whose absence attracted
little attention until this noon it was
found that the entire pay roll Of the
concern for the week, aggregating
s7so.47 was missing.
Churchman had a good position,
prospects OF advancement, and had
an opportunity to make away with
several hundred dollars more If he
had given the subject ample consid-
Grafton. Warning for his arrest was
sent to New York city. Churchman
money with the idea of sailing to Eu-
rope. The New York police have been
asked to watch outgoing steamers for
Churchman. A description of the
missing cashier has been furnished
the police by his employers.
Churchman came to Bridgeport last
fall He had been connected with the
aluminium trade since he went to
work, more than a dozen years ago.
and he was known intimately by his
hffiee associates who regarded him as
trustworthy, of moderate habit and
especially reliable in money matters.
Several weeks ago the treasurer of
renonstrance with his superiors at
the idea of Churchman'S being privi-
legged to handle the cash of the con-
cern without being placed under bond,
while he. the treasurer. was held un-
der bond and was looked to as the
person responsible for the finances of
the Fairfield institution. Churchman
had not been bonded, however, and
the concern apparently stands to lose
the entire amount unless the fugitive
IS apprehended quickly.
Churchman followed his usual prac-
tice yesterday OF cashing checks in
Bridgeport bank, for the cash neces-
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1911-04-22
VOTERS DON'T
RUSH TO PAY
PERSONAL TAX
At Noon Today but 125 Had
Responded with Cash, but.
Collectors Expected More
This Afternoon
Mayor Buckingham and Po-
lice Commissioner Bald
win Among First to Remit
Many Requests for Ex-
emption.

At noon today 125 had remitted So
each to the special collectors in pay
ment of the poll tax. The total
that there will not be a rush for the
box office, and that it is the propose
of the ordinary citizens to be deliber-
ate in meeting this recent addition to
his burdens, imposed by the General
Assembly, in 1909.
Not every letter contains a remit
tance. The collectors are receiving
many requests for information One
man wants to know if property own
ers are liable for tax. The collec-
tors answer, Eyes" Members of
militia write that they are exempt. 1t
is not enough. The collectors will
require the proper certificate, as in
dicated herein. One man says that
he is a voter and taxpayer in New
York. His letter will be answered.
He must furnish evidence of the facts
he asserts.
The smallness of the returns does not
discourage the collectors. They ex-
pect money to flow in this afternoon
and Monday. Among the first to pay
the poll tax were Mayor E. T. Buck
ingham and Police Commissioner
Baldwin
Much question is raised in various
quarters, since poll tax bills were sent
out, as to who is exempt from pay
ment.
Here is the list as displayed in the
General Statutes:
The polls of the following persons
shall be exempt from taxation:
Students in colleges and incor-
porated academies.
$x,> -
hook and ladder and hose companies,
during heir. time Of service.
Engineers and members of any fire
department in any city, town or
borough, who shall have served as
such for five consecutive years in this
state and shall produce a certificate
of such service signed by the chief
engineer Of such department, or by
the foreman and secretary of the
companies, or companies, in which
such service shall have been per-
formed.
Field and staff officers, who being
duly uniformed and equipped, have
legally performed military duty dur
ing the year next preceding.
An officer, musician or private of
the active militia companies who
shall, on or before Oct 20, annually,
produce a certificate from the COM
manding officer Of the company to
formed military duty, uniformed and
equipped according to law during the
preceding year, or has been prevented
from doing the same by any rea-
Sonable cause.
Persons who have served the full
term of five years in the active militia
since July 6, 1865.
Those who served in the army, or
navy of the United States and were
honorably discharged therefrom.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1911-04-22

the course of study is now much
shorter than our own. [ would re-
commend the extension of one years
optional commercial study. =
:. l do not see why Mr.. A has not
the same right to have instruction III
Greek provided for his son, if he de-
sires it, that Mr.. r has to have chem
lstry provided for his; provided o.
course, that sufficient number o.
pupils wish to study Greek to make
the time Of the teacher profitable.
In the following three points I con-
slider that the committee was very lax
in its examinations:
1. They state that the discipline OF
the school would be greatly improved
by the complete elimination of secret
societies On May 10, 1910, the Board
Of Education passed rules banishne
secret societies from the High School
These rules have been lived up to to
the letter and the keenest observation
discover a trace of these organiza-
tions.
2. An examination of our Course
of Study, it SEE 4' to me-, should have
revealed the that an English
Course just IS is recommended
by the con1nrr~- can now be pur-
sued in our High School In fact.
either the General Course, or the so
called Normal Course, would meet
the requirements without the change
VI SIuSI0 SUBJECT NG1LnGT Latin.
nor Greek is required in any course in
the Bridgeport High School, not even
in the College Preparatory
j. The committee says, THE most
deplorable thing about the school js
that its poorest students use it's diplo-
ma to enter the City Normal School
and in time offer themselves as can
didates for election as city teachers.
The High School authorities are a
unit in regretting this. fact but Of
themselves seem to be powerless to
change it,
The Hieh School authorities are nor
a unit Il regretting this because id
is absolutely untrue. In last years
entering class to the Normal School
were ten honor students. Quite fire.
Quently the graduate of highest rank
in the entire class has entered the
Normal School. In general the stu
dents entering the Normal School
average in rank with the other stu
dents in the graduating class; some
of the best, some of medium attain
ments and naturally some of low
standing.
We shall take up the recommends
tions of the committee, examine our
school carefully in their light and en-
deavOr to correct its weaknesses, both
those that have been pointed out by
the committee and those of which we
are ourselves aware.
Very respectfully,
CHAS. w. DEANE,
Supt
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1911-04-22
HEALTH BOARD
ORDERS TROUCHS
kept BONE DRY
Fear of Chambers Given AS
Reason for Veto of Order
by Director Kenny.

Though it is very seldom that a
case Of CHAMBERS, a very Virulent dis
ease among horses and other animals,
Is reported to the Board of Health,
still there are some horses in the city,
" no have been attacked with the ma
lady. The board. however, has order
ed the water shut in all the drinking
troughs. This action was taken twen-
fy-four hours after Director of Pub
lie Works NJ. \. Kenny ordered the
water turned on The drinking places
had been shut off during the winter
by order of the Health board.
The attention of Director Kenny had
been brought to the matter by letter
one who signed himself "A friend of
the horse. The writer requested that
the water be turned on. The director
ordered. but as the Health board is
dominant in matters of this sort, they
ordered the water again shut off.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1911-04-22
inspectors Reported That Secret Societies
Intefered With Discipline in High School,
Although Such Societies Do Not Exist
Assertion that Poorest Stud ents Enter Training School
Denied-Deane Opposed to Extension of CONNER
cial School Course to Four Years = Cold Words for
State Board of Education

In q letter addressed to Charles D.
Hine, secretary of the State Board of
Education, DR.. Charles w Deane, su-
perintendent Of the Bridgeport
schools, charges that the inspectors of
the Bridgeport High School recently
sent out by the state board of educa-
ton, were very lax in their work, and
drives the allegation home by show
ing that secret societies have been
completely eliminated from the
school. although the inspectors claim
that such societies interfere with the
discipline Of the schol. He also al
leges carelessness in several other in
stances. The letter follows:
Dear Sir
I wish to make the following OBJ
servations on the report Of the High
School inspectors. In general think
the statements and recommendations
Of the inspectors are along right lines.
On the following three points we
are in agreement:
/. That we need new and en-
larged High school. You may be
has been under way for the past two
years and we now have some hope oe
it's realization.
g That physical, Industrial and
technical education should form a
part of our High school work. With
our present building and facilities it
has been impossible to consider the
incorporation of such work, undoubt-
edly the plans for a new High school
viii include provision for shop work
and gymnasium.
3. That the Normal preparatory
course as distinct course be dis
continued: In fact we are quite ready,
under suitable conditions as to the
employment of teachers, to advise the
discontinuance of our City Normal
School.
On the following three points. I do
not find myself in complete accord
with the statements of the commit
tee:
l. With reference to the size of
the school and the statement that the
foreign population makes no differ
ence: This depends largely upon the
class Of foreign population. We have
a. large number of foreigners who re-
gard their children as a commercial
asset and who are waiting with great
impatience for them to reach the age
when they can go to work in the
shops to earn money for the parents
The process Of educating them out of
this idea is very slow.
2. The extension of the CONNER
cia1 Course to four years is open to
question. I am inclined to think that
such extension would result in driving
the pupils from our own school into
the private commercial schools, where
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1911-04-22
MAYOR INSPECTS
MANY STREETS

Unlocked for conditions in Barnum
avenue, which is now in course Of
preparation for the laying of perma-
nent pavement. have come about
through the existence Of a subway
connecting the plants of the Singer Co.
The tunnel is about seven feet in
width. This condition was brought to
the attention of the Paving and Sewer
Commission at their meeting Thurs
day evening, and today Mayor Buck
ingham and Director of Public Works
NJ. A Kenny looked over the place.
The Singer Co. owns two sides OF the
street from Bunnell to Pembroke
streets, the subway being the main
artery from one building to the other.
1t is not anticipated that the work
of paving the street will be delayed.
Mayor Buckingham and Director
Kenny also made a tour Of inspection
of streets in the West End and Black
Rock. Some streets need top dress
ing. The Mayor stated that Fair
field avenue from the viaduct, west,
is in good condition despite the raw
ages of a severe winter.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1911-04-22

sary for the pay roll, which this week
was a little short of $500. Returning
to the office he busted himself at his
desk through the afternoon, and when
all the other office employees had left,
he was still working over his books.
This morning he did not appear at
the usual hour. Little thought was
given to his absence, it was supposed
he was i'll. The treasurer of the con-
Germ Churchman'S superior, had come
to work without the key to the safe
strong box, and he waited until near
ly noon time before he sent for the
key to get to thet pay roll. Then for
the first time, itw as discovered that
the big envelope containing the cash
was missing.
Hurried conference Of the other Of
lice men of the company resulted in
a hasty Investigation of Churchman'S
actions. At his boarding house 1t was
said that last night, before o'clock
he went away, dressed in a new suit
and carrying a suit case. He said he
was on his way to Bridgeport where
he expected to attend a social session
in lodge room here.
Churchman'S trunk, filled with
clothing and personal effects such as
photographs and letters, was found in
his room. His plans to flee were ap-
parently made off hand. for he had
iCII pCHiiIu IIhHy dTllCioS lie @COuIu
readily have sold. This, coupled with
the fact that yesterday afternoon he
could have negotiated several checks
aggregating hundreds of dollars with
out attracting attention, led his su-
periors to conclude that his decision
to flee was a matter of great haste.
Churchman was 2S and unmarried.
He had no love affairs nor financial
entanglements so far as can be learn
ed. Though he had come from De-
tro1t only few months ago, he built
up considerable acquaintance in
fraternal and business circles in this
city, as well as in Fairfield.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1911-04-22
BIG FLIERS AT
/ STEEPLECHASE
IN MEET SOON
Best in the Business and Ad-
mission Prices Will Be
Popular
Capt. Boyton Declares that
Island Management Will
Guarantee Quality of EX-
hibition.

''The fliers will be crackerjacks, and
the prices will be popular declared
Captain Paul Boyton, manager of
steeplechase Island, speaking to a
Farmer reporter today concerning the
big aero meet which is to be given at
the island in the near future.
1--WE are ready to jump in any
time,'' said Captain Boyton; 1.-The big
field at the island has all been clear
ed, the wire fences are up to protect
the aviators the ground has been in
spected by experts and declared t, be
perfect, and everything is SO arrang-
ed that we can hold an aviation meet
on the island at "A hours notice.
'Of course we don't intend to run
it like that. I am not yet ready to
announce the names of the aviators,
but I want to tell you that they will
be the best in the business and fur
thermore the prices will be arranged at
a scale that will be within the reach
of every person in Bridgeport. We
would rather give no meet than give
one at which only the wealthy could
be present. Steeplechase is an amuse-
ment resort for the whole people and
we shall inaugurate our season with
an aero meet that will be the talk Of
the State.'
Asked by the reporter if the fliers
would be the Bleriot men, Capt. Boy
ton refused to answer the question
directly, but it is understood that the
fliers will be either the Bleriot or
Moissant aviators.
the inference that Steeplechase is try
ing to steal the thunder of the Cur
tis meet which will be held at the
Lake aerodrome in Stratford at a lat
er date
This plan of arranging an aviation
meet for Steeplechase island was dis
cussed between George C. Tilyou and
me as early as last autumn" declar-
ed Capt. Boyton; ''Mr. Tilyou has been
an aeroplane enthusiast ever since the
Wright brothers made their first
flight and has long realized the pos
sibilities Of holding a big meet on
Steeplechase island, where the condi-
tions are ideal.
before the Curtis exhibition company
had conceived the idea of giving one
of it's exhibitions in Bridgeport, that
the people of Bridgeport should be
given an opportunity to see a real
flying meet. 9s8i1Hl
"You must remember" continued
and is a permanent amueement enter
prise. We can't move the island away
from Bridgeport. 1t is one thing for
an outside company to come into
town, give a flight and get away; it
is another thing for us to do so, for
our reputation depends upon the quail
ity of the exhibition and if we give
anything that disappoints the public,
we shall suffer for 1t severely.
"In view Of these circumstances you
may rest assured that we shall spare
neither pains nor expense to make the
exhibition a great success; and fur
thermore a popular success, one which
everyone in Bridgeport will have a
chance to see under ideal conditions"