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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-02-18
ALL WEIGHTS Alike
Secretary NageI for Uniform
ity Throughout Country.
MODEL LAW IS DRAFTED
Passed by Vermont and Pending Be-
fore the Legislatures of
Other States.

Secretary Nagel Of the Department of
Commerce and Labor gave hearty APP
prevail to the course which is being fol-
lowed by the conference on weights and
measures to bring about the adoption of
uniform legislation dealing with weights
and measures during the course of his
address to the sixth annual conference at
the bureau of standards today. He de-
clared that by such conferences. in which
both the federal and state authorities
have part, much can be done to bring
about this needed uniformity. He warn
ed the delegates to the conference that
agreement must be reached as to the prop
err province of the states in dealing with
weights and measures and that of the
federal government.
The provisions of model state law
dealing with weights and measures were
discussed by the conference. This meas
,ure has been introduced in the legisla-
lures of thirteen states, and has been
adopted by Vermont and passed one house
OF the Indiana legislature. 1t is still pend
ing in other states.
Interstate Commerce Standards.
The committee appointed yesterday to
draft bill fixing the size of containers
used in interstate commencement as
barrels and crates-reported upon a bill.
Its provisions will be discussed at the
meeting of the conference this afternoon.
The conference will take its final ad-
journment today.
At the session of the conference last
evening F. Reichman, superintendent of
weights and measures in New York state,
declared that investigations of weights
and measures now being made through
out the United States by the gov
eminent are practically worthless on ac-
count of delay in announcing results. He
attacked Director Stratton of the bureau
of standards for not making public the
findings more promptly. The investiga-
lions were started two years ago, he
said, but as yet no report has been made.
Thirty states have been investigated and
their reports are on file in the bureau of
standards. Reichman said. but it Is prob
able there will be no general report for
another year.
Mr.. Reichman was the instigator Of the
investigations in New York city last
winter.
Held to Make Averages.
In answer to the attack Of Reichman,
withholding the reports to prepare COM
parative average in all the states.
officers were electeX as follows: 8. w.
Stratton, director II the bureau of stand
ards, president; D. C. Palmer of Massa-
chusetts, vice president. and L. A. Fish
err of Washington, secretary. The follow
mittee; F. Reichman Of New York, H II.
Henry of Vermont, w. C. Haskell of
Washington and j. s. Wall Of Pennsyl-
yania.
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-02-18
SENATE AT STANDST|LL
ON DIRECT ELECTIONS
Developments Yesterday Indi-
cate Resolution Will Fail to
Get TWo-Thirds Majority.

With the end of the session only two
weeks off, another day went by yester-
day in the Senate without any progress
being made toward disposition of any Of
the important measures pending in the
upper house.
Hopes Of the friends of the resolution
for direct election of senators that an
advance would be made toward final dis
position at least by vote on the Suth-
erland amendment faded away with the
daylight shortly before O'Clock.
Yesterdays developments only served to
strengthen and confirm the opinion that
the Senate will not give the necessary
two-thirds vote in favor of amending the
Constitution to provide for the direct
election of senators.
AS the resolution now stands before the
Senate it provides not only for the direct
election of senator's, but for taking con-
troll over such elections out of the hands
of Congress and leaving the control en-
urely to the states. The Sutherland
amendment would cut out the second part
of the resolution, allowing it simply to
provide for direct election and still leav-
ing in Congress jurisdiction over the
"times, places and manner of holding
the elections.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-02-18
Lack Necessary Two-Thirds.

II now appears that many of the re-
pubiicans will not support a resolution
unless the Sutherland amendment is
adopted, and that many Of the democrats
will not support the resolution If the
Sutherland amendment is adopted With
such situation it is generally believed
direct election in one form Or the other
is impossible. The test roll call of yes
terday, when Senator Gallinger moved to
adjourn, indicated that the supporters of
the resolution without the Sutherland
amendment have a majority, but not a
two-thirds vote.
Strong efforts were made Yesterday
afternoon to reach an agreement fixing a
day for a final vote on the resolution.
Senator Hepburn blocked that move, as
his objection prevented unanimous con-
sent agreement.
knowing the wishes of the President to
get several measures through the Senate
at this session, he was asked TO use his
influence to get night session SO that
some definite progress could be made, but
word from the White House late in the
day was to the effect that he had not
been able to do anything in that direc-
ton.
When it appeared that consent vote
on a certain day was impossible, Senator
Borah, who is leading the fight for direct
election, made an effort to hold the Sen
ate to a night session. At first it APP
peared that he would succeed. His friends
supported him in opposing motion to
adjourn shortly before o'clock, and the
Senate on roll call. refused to adjourn.
Lodge to the Rescue.
Senator Nelson then appealed to those
pressing for a night session not to force
him to speak so late in the day, but that
appeal appeared to be in vain. Just ais
he was starting on a speech in favor OF
the Sutherland amendment however. Sem
ator Lodge came to his rescue with mo-
tion for an executive session. On roll
call on that motion, the Senate reversed
its former decision in favor of a night
session and went into executive session.
Adjournment followed the executive SEES
sion.
There was a lively debate throughout
yesterday afternoon on the direct election
resolution. After Senator Rayner con-
cluded Senator Carter spoke. He opposed
Mr.. Rayner's arguments against the Suth-
erland amendment. and urged its adop-
ton. Senator Hepburn followed Mr.. Car
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-02-18
TALK EXTRA SESSION THREATS IN LETTERS WILL
House Leaders Fear Calling Senator and Treasury Officials Washing
One viii Be Necessary Warned Of Peril. Euo
CANNOT FINISH UP WORK POWER PRESSES OPPOSED CELEBR
Necessary Advised Plans for
the Printing Of Money
NEED SUSPEND ARE SERIOUSLY ADDRESS
Written Different
byV
Washington's Memory Will Be
EuIogized Wednesday.
CELEBRATION IN THIS CITY
Plans for Observing the Coming
Natal Anniversary.
ADDRESSES IN THE SCHOOLS
Appropriate Exercises in Commemo-
ration Of the Day to Be Held
by Various Organizations.

Ninety millions of people who swear
allegiance to the American flag will cele-
brate next Wednesday the birth of Gcoi &c
Washington.
me nation will observe I'm a reverent
manner the birthday anniversary of tho
man who carried thirteen struggling colo
MES to safety through a period Of poverty.
strife and suffering. Patriotic and fra
ternai organizations from one end OF the
country to the other will Join in sound
ing the praises OF THE Father OF His
Country"
IL mas been one hundred and seventy
nine years since Washington was born i'm
an humble home in Westmoreland county,
Va. and one hundred and twelve years
since he first entered this city, at that
time an unattractive waste, and now
one Of the most beautiful cities in the
world
The National Capital. a city planned
and laid out by Washington in 1901, will
lead America in paying tribute 10 him
The city of Washington. tranquil, dig
nified and academic. is rich in relics Of
its founder. Mansions occupied or owned
by him are still intact and many a lanu-
mark contains mementoes that are as
ISOLATED with his memory
Addresses in the Schools.
Members Of Congress ana prominent
residents of the District of Columbia will
make addresses eulogist.c of him who
was First In war. first in peace and
first In the hearts of his eoonttyme
at the various public schools neA' Tues
day. The celebrations viii 81. .eii in
every graded and high school aud a. tie
private educational institutlsn., special
festivals viii be held.
Exercises by Patriotic Societies.
Exercises typicaiiy patriots, Hll he
held at Convention Hall under tie aus
pices of the Daughters Of the imeiieal
Revolution. At the New Willard Hotel,
at l o'clock Wednesday. the Sons Of the
Revolution. Society of the District Of
Columbia, will hold a luncheon. which
will be followed by general meeting
at which Maj. Gen. Leonard Wood. L. >
a., will preside.
Gen. Wood will open the exercises with
an address on 'Washinpton's Views In
terpreted Today" Gailard Hunt VIII
speak on An Intimate View of Wash
ington-His Personality and Times
Ambassador J. J.. Jusserand of France
will convey greetings and speak
France and America: An Appreciation"
Under the auspices of the District Of
Columbia Society OF the Sons of tho
American Revolution a celebration will
be held in the banquet hall of the Airing
ton Hotel noon Wednesday. Represent
ative T. NJ. Collier OF Mississippi will
deliver the principal address. AT this
meeting officers will he elected To serve
for the coming wear. -r
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1911-11-23
Rests Testimony
I'm Water Suit

The suit against the Hickey hold
ings and water rights III Antelope
Valley, which was brought by the
attorneys for Miller & Lux, and
which has been occupying the Atten
ton of Judge harrington for the past
several months, is concluded as lar
as the petitioners are concerned At
torney Frohman, for Miller & Lux,
yesterday rested his case, having
completed bis direct testimony.
The matter is now up to the Rick
ey lawyers TO introduce their side OF
the controversy. As they will prob
ably place as much evidence as has
the other side the case seems long
way from a decision
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1911-11-23
Mine
is Working

Lou Erevert, who has been en-
ploycd at the Morning Star mine
near Loope, is spending few days
in this c::y before the real winter
sets in. He is taking small rest be-
fore getting down to an all winter
siege.
-. He states that Pete :Curtz is em-
ploying a number of men on the de-
velopment work being carried on.
The main tunnel is in about eighteen
hundred feet and nearly five hun
dred feet OF prosecuting has been
driven. The cross cut is headed Tor
the big ledge in the old Stella prop
erty. where many thousands of dol
lars worth OF gold-copper ore was
taken out during the early days.
Considerable prospecting is being
carried on. states Mr.. Frevert About
eight inches of snow decorates the
hills and it is beginning to look like
winter up that way. Little or no
work is being done in the Loop>
property and Silver Mountain is de-
serted for the winter.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1911-11-23
Home Damaged
BY a Fire

At ; 80 this morning the ire bell:
routed the citizens from their beds
as flames were showing at the home
of Mrs. Robert Patterson i'll the
Weste section OF the c,.y. Owing
TO the hour and the cold weather |.
was some time before the lire boys
arrived on the scene with the carls,
y god stream of water was secured
from l.le plugs about the school
house and wnen water was turned
on il was but a short time when the
ilancs were subducd
The fire, which had originated III
the root oi the main building, had a
good staff and was a stubborn sec
ton oi the building TO handle. Ii
resulted in the practical rrining OF
ine building.
Considerable OF the furniture was
removed BY the people who volun-
tecrcd 1t was cold, wet work but
everyone assisted The damage 10
the belongings came about more by
water than by fire, and it is bad
enough.
Just what started the fire is un-
konwnlt was either from a defective
iluc or wiring. This Is hard to de
termine as that section OF the build
ing was burned away and de stroyed
any such evidence.
This is one of the original build
ings oi that section OF the city, be
ing the early day home OF Judge
ililyer. Mrs. Patterson has owned
the property ior the past quarter OF
a century and the home was suppos-
ed to be as near fire proof as a frame
building could be as all the ilues are
built from the ground up. 1t is un-
derstood that Mrs. Patterson carries
one thousand dollars insurance,
which is about hall the loss icurred
She was taken TO the Stenz home
nearby, and the lady is being made
as comfortable as possible. 1t was
the most destructive fire that has
visited this city in many months.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1911-11-23
South Camps
Look Good

Ed Patterson, who was called 10
Manhattan to look into the Nye
County Bank affairs as Receiver,
has returned to this city. Ed at pres
ent is not saying much concerning
the banking conditions, but as 70 the
camp he is enthuss
He states that Manhattan is one
OF the best camps he has visited.
Every leaser seem. to be making
good, while ore is stored on the
dumps in every quarter awaiting
treatment. There is a smile Oh the
faces Of the people thar wont wear
off and Manhattan is producing the
bullion, which is the proof oi The
pudding.
Tonopah. he declares, is the best
camp in /! : 'at- 4, tl.e a., strt .;n,
that h> Knows 81. Many Mon are
employed and there is no kick about
hard times. The trip was evidently
very gratifying and Ed can't say too
much concerning the good times that
are in evidence in that section OF the
state
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1911-11-23
BUSINESS CHANGE

Ed James, for the past several
years connected with the James and
Bettencourt barber business in this
city. has disposed OF his interests to
Mr.. Bettencourt and retires from the
firm Mr. James has made many
friends while in business here Ay his
accommodating manners and cheerful
disposition and all will be soryy to
see him leave 1t is stated that he
will seek a location in California.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1911-11-23
Send Children
To the Home

Yesterday arrangements were made
for the keep OF five Berry children
in the Orphans Home Owing to
the illness OF the family the father is
incapacitated from work and the
mother is in no condition TO take
care of the young family. They
will be kept at the Home until such
time as the father RECEIVERS and other
arrangeme nts can be made
There are two older children in the
family but friends have in:erceded in
their behalf and Offered to care for
them for the time being.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1911-11-23
A DIVIDEND

Yesterday Attorney Sanford for
the defunct Rawhide Bank, filed a re
port with referee Poujade, setting
forth that a dividend of thirty cents
on the deposits was ready for dis
bursement. 1t is probable that an
This is pretty good showing for a
bank that was supposed to be abso-
lutely looted.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1911-11-23
Better Service
Is Needed

Once again has a fire in this city
demonstrated the need OF better
fire fighting system. The volunteer
boys respond in fine shape but when
they get to the FIRE house they arc
handicapped by being unable TO haul
the heavy engines in time enough TO
be OF much use after their hard work
and run to the scene OF fire. Last
night the chemical engine proved too
heavy and was abandoned after be
ing taken quite distance and the
men returned TO the fire house anC
took out the hose carts.
The city needs a team of horses to
handle these engines and there seems
TO be several schemes that could be
used to advantage that would give
this city better fire fighting facilities.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1911-11-23
Limit
On Saloons

1t is stated on good authority that
there is a movement on foot to peti-
ton the Board of County Commis~
sioners to place 4 limit on the num-
Der OF saloons alloed in Virginia and
Gold Hill, the same as is done in
many other communities in the state.
1t is the contention that there are al
ready sufficient thirst parlors IN the
county to answer all requirements,
and that the number should be kept
at the present limit, or even j less
number The outcome OF this move
ment will be awaited with interest
Chronicle.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1911-11-23
CarSOniteS are
FatlOn Guests

Mrs. G. NJ. Gardner entertained
yesterday afternoon in honor OF her
sister-in-law, Mrs Percy Gardner,
her guest for several weeks. A large
number OF friends were present, and
cards formed the afternoons past
time. with delightful lunch the Sc
quel to the ladies' game contests.
Mr.. and Mrs. Percy Gardner and lit
tie sons will leave to-day for Tono-
pah. where they will visit for several
weeks before returning to their home
at Carson Churchill Standard
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1911-11-23
Coal Find
Is Reported

The Tonopah Bonanza states that
body of coal has been developed by
the Eastern people who are operat
ing the property. For years indiffer-
ent attempts have been, made to de-
vefop this deposit, which on the sur
lace was pronounced lignite
At one time Tom Hickey took a
bond on the property from 'Jackass
Billy who owned the land for a
quarter OF a century Mr.. Hickey
spent lot OF money on the proper
ty but failed 70 find coal, the big vein
as lar as he developed showed moth
ing better than lgnite. A test was
made in the Tonopah locomotives
and the results were anything but
.ti~tactory.
1t is now stated that on depth the
formation has changed from LgNte
show that it is commercial both for
power and home use This is with
out doubt a better find than gold
mine in that section Should the
veins prove all that is claimed for
them it is possible that smelters
could be maintained in that section
and thousands of tons of ore now
regarded as useless ~onld be treated
at home The fuel question is as Sc
rious as any that faces Nevada.
1t would be possible to even fur
nish this end OF the state with coal.
as it now comes from either Utah or
The short distance of
800 miles should be an advantage in
favor of the Nevada mine. 1t has al
ways been stated that the only pro
duct now necessary for Nevada was
coal and oil With coal, oil will
come they are closely allied.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1911-11-23
Why Oddie
Missed Junket

Several of the state papers are
commenting on the fact that Cover
nor Oddie did not join the boosting
Governors who have gone east on a
trip to boom their respective states
and the Panama Exposition in gcner-
al. They state that Nevada is los
ing-a an opportunity by the Govern
or's absence.
The truth of the matter is tha,
Governor Oddle made arrangements
TO join the Governors train. About
the same time he received word from
Eastern capitalists that they would
be in this section to look over the re
Gently discovered potash beds in Min
eral County. AS the dates conhicted
it was a case of cancel the good time
junket or go TO the new fields in Ne
vada. The Governor chose the latter
trip. He hitche1 up his old auto and
Is now with the party that is carry
ing on the Investigations. Should
the trip re suit in the working OF this
new industry it would seem that Ne
vada has gained a lot more real boom
than could have been possible on the
good-time trip tfat the several Gov
ernors are having ip the cities on the
other side OF the continent
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1911-11-23
LADIES AID SOCIAL

The Ladies' Aid of the NJ Z
Church will give j social in the. Ep
worth Leage Rooms Friday after
noon at 2:30 to 5 o'clock Members
and friends are cordially invited. to
this morning the gage on the city
water mains recorded a pressure OF
IS pounds The consequence was
that there. was plenty of water with
which to fight the fire
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1911-11-23
TO THE CITY

Last evening Frank Golden Of Re
no was taken to San Francisco,
where he will be placed in the Lane
Hospital. He has gained consider
able strength in the past week and it
was expected that no il ! effects
would follow his removal to ths low
er altitude. His wife and son accom-
panied him on the trip.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1911-11-23
Many Turkeys
Are Raised

Something like 5000 Turkeys were
raised this year in the farming sec
ton tributary to Fallon Their sale
will suffice to bring into local circu-
lation something Hike $R, 500 tidy
sum. With the advent OF another
season the number raised will prob
ably double this seasons output, for
numers ones OF the Churchill valley
farmers have never engaged, in tur-
key raising before, plan to do so.
Among those who are going in on j
large scale is Manager H. J. kinkead
OF the Comstock Ranch-Stapdsrd
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1911-11-23
Carson Couple
Are Married

Ieste rday afternoon, at the Epis-
copal Church, Rev. Thomas oticiat
ing, Miss Kate Muller and Fred
Frisby, both OF this city, were united
in marriage. Miss Jennie Emmett
acted as assistant to the bride, while
Will Muller did the duties for Mr.
Frisbie. The bride was given away
by her father. Only few intimate
friends and relatives were present at
the wedding
The Appeal with the many other
friends OF the couple. extends con-
oratulatiOrfs
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1911-11-23
IT STARTLED THE WORLD

when the astounding claims were
first made for Rucklen's Arnic;,
Salve. but forty years of wonderful
cures have proved them true. and
everywhere it is now known as the
best salve on earth for Burns. Boils.
Scalds. Sores. GUS. CRUISES. s1rains.
Swcllings. Eczema. Chapped hands,
Fever Sores and Piles Only 25c al
Nlulkr's drug store.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1911-11-23
T rib

ISib is clean, strong, wholesome
liniment--has no bad odor-is oco
nomical and convenient in use.
Trib is the most effective remedy
for sprains and bruises yet discov
cred by man.
1t does not destroy the sense OF
pain. 1t removes the cause
useful friend to member of the
hous sehold.
Trib, rightly used, never disap
points.
A bottle OF Trib, costing Soc, has
often saved more than $50.
Better still. Trib has saved the use
OF many a limb for life.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1911-11-23
SLOW ALARM

The fire this morning had gained
considerable headway before being
discovered and then the alarm was
turned in by belated citizen who
discovered the flames while returning
to his home
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1911-11-23
LIVELY SCRAP

According TO the Virginia Chron
icle a lively scrap took place on the
hill yesterday One OF the combat
ants was finally knocked through a
show window which wound up the
hstcuff The two were arrested and
have added coin 70 the county treas
urV,
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1911-11-23
ON HIS ROUNDS

Alex Anderson. the genial agent
for the Smith Premier typewriters,
came in on the motor this afternoon.
He is making his regular rounds
among the many customers and new
prospects in this city. He will be
here several days.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1911-11-23

Several OF the grocery stores were
short handed this morning when
they opened for business Most of
early morning fire they became cold
the clerks are hremen and at the
and wet, consequently did not show
up when time was called at the stores