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Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1912-08-20

cmatical teachers for he higher
branchc, to graduate to scholars, but
there seems to be no way cf prOvld-
ing the youth with something useful
Taken as a class the youth does
not go into higher education. 1t is
4 useful career that should follow in
such cases. Electric science, con-
structing, drafting. planning, survey
ing. Il dozen such probe s,ions could
be installed or started at the public
school under the leadership OF one
man. 1t is safe to say that actual
construction at the public schools
would be more appreciated by many
of the pupils and parents than the
present mode.
As the school course is about to
open it would appear that the board
can look into this matter to good adj
vantage to all concerned and instead
of two graduates this coming term d
number OF boys and girls will have
found something to their liking that
will be worth while throughout life.
1t should be considered,
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1912-08-20
INDUSTRIAL TRAINING :. :. -. !.
SHOULD Be CONSIDERED.
A Much Needed Branch in
the Carson Public School

Last spring when the high school
closed for the season there was a lot
OF talk OF manual training depart
mcnt for the pupils who take more
interest in this class OF training than
they do in higher branches OF studies.
That is as far as the movement seems
20 have gone.
Last season there were but two
graduates from the high school. 1t
was not the fault OF the laculty or
the surroundings. it was simply be-
cause the boys and girl, attending
did not care for the higher education.
Their interest had passed They were
looking for chance to go into the
world on their own hook. and they
went. 1t left poor showing for one
of the best equipped high schools in
Nevada
The problem OF institutius a man
nal training department or industrial
training school was talked over. It
seemed to meet the general approval
of the people. but it went no further.
1t is possible to find Latin and math-
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1912-08-20
A GOOD PRESSURE

For the most part the citizens
needed the suggestion or request tina,
no water be used for irrigation pur-
poses last Sunday and the Sunday be-
fore. very few using the water for
this purpose. and the result was tha.
there was an excellent pressure in the
company mains and in case OF llrc
there would have been plenty OF
water with sufficient pressure to com
bat the flames. The idea OF not using
any water only for necessary house
hold purposes on Sundays Is good
one and should be continued during
the present dry spell.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1912-08-20
CHEAPER MEALS

Built Tor travellers of moderate
means, the first ''lunch counter car
CT put into service by an American
railroad will be attached tomorrow
to trains on the Southern Pacific,
running from San Francisco to Los
angeles. If the car proves a success
il will be followed rapidly by others.
The counter will stretch the length
GI the car along one side with an
aisle on the opposite side. as in COM
partment sleepers. and stools in front
At all hours.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1912-08-20
FEW BIRDS
ARE REPORTED

Charley and Fred Kitzmeyer, Buck
Muller and Harry Haynes, who have
been spending the past few days SAGE
hen hutning south of here, have re
turned. During the hunt three birds
were killed. Buck Muller ,leclares
that he killed the three. He further
states that when he jumped the flock
that if the others could have hit
flock of balloons that there would
have been birds to give away. On the
other hand, Charley Kitzmeyer de-
clares that he killed the lone three
and that the sheep have taken pos
session of the entire section
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1912-08-20
OUT
FOR ELECTION

By the decision OF the Attorney
General yesterday. in which it was
decided that voters could Legally
sign petitions and also vote at the
primaries. is having its effect. A
number of petitions were circulated
to-day. Among them being that OF
Chauncey Dake, for independent can
didate for Recorder. and Dan Nor
ton who is independent candidate
for Clerk. George Sprinemcyer al
so prepared his petition for Congress-
man and it will be circulated. The
decision smoothed out the path to
fight worth while
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1912-08-20
COMMISSIONER
IS APP0|N TED

On account OF water shortage and
the unequal taking of the water from
the Mexican ditch by farmers on the
upper end, it has become necessary
To appoint a water commissioner,
who is looking after the distribution
of the water to the series OF. farms
along the ditch way. There was an
endeavor made carly in the season to
divide irrigation days. 1t worked un-
I'll the shortage came then troubles
commenced The result Is that the
farmers are given just what belongs
TO them and no more, making it a
short water season all round.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1912-08-20
OLD CONTEST
IS REVIVED

The election contest inS Stituted by
George Springmeyer for the office of
Attorney General. came up in the Su-
premc Court this morning. Mr..
Springmeyer wants ruling on the
counted ballots by the court. while
Mr.. Baker asks that they be recount
ed, owing to tn fact that the late
James R. Judge. acting for Mr. Bak.
Ell, kept the notes and filed the main
objections. The whole thing seems
a muddle and by its progress will be
about ripe at the general election four
wears from now.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1912-08-20
WOULD BURN
THE PROPERTY

An attempt was made last Sunday
morning to burn the Mexican mill at
Virginia City. Someone threw tel
ephone wire over the high tension
electric wire that furnishes the mill
with power, hoping to cause a short
circuit and thus destroy the plant.
The effort proved failure as the
telephone wire was burned out and
no damage resulted at the mill. This
is the second attempt that has been
made to damage the property by hr,
The threat is freely made in Virginia
City that if the party is apprehendeo
that the courts will never have a
chance to adjust the troubles.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1912-08-20
SHIPS BRICK

Brick is being shipped from Rem"
70 Wlnnemucca and other POM,
east. Within a few weeks the Luhrs
plant this city will be i'll the mar
ket to supply handmade and presscr
brick in any quantity or shape,
There is no reason why the new ya1u
cannot compete with other yards and
give a better material The tihn9
section of the yard will also enter in
to the market within a very short
time
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1912-08-20
CASHIER RESIGNS

r. I Harris. vice-president and
cashier OF the First National Bank OF
Tonopah. has rendered his resigna-
ito to the board of directors to take
effect on January |, 1913. Mr.. Harris
has been connected with the bank
for the last five years and as soon as
his resignation becomes effective he
will move with his family TO Califor-
hia where they will make their future
home-Bonanza.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1912-08-20
NO INTEREST

1t was proposed sometime ago to
show the Johnson-Flynn fight pic
lures in this city. The plan failed as
no one wanted to pay to see such a
disgraceful example OF the manly art.
A few more such stunts As this viii
put the game down and out for good.
The poor showings and the rank ad-
vertising has done more to put prize
fighting out of business than the laws
that have been passed.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1912-08-20
FROM THE TRIP

Herman Burst. who has been away
on camping trip for the past few
weeks, has returned to hi, business
Silver Lake and other interesting
points. Mrs. Thomas Calvert az,
companied him on the rounds.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1912-08-20
SHOULD BE REPEALED

Ii independent candidates in the
State OF Nevada can secure the priv
ilese of appearing on the general cleo
ton ballot for the sole expenditure
OF from IS to 80 cents As filing fees.
the Legislature might just as we'll re-
for. anyone with any sense will side
step the primary altogether in the
future.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1912-08-20
TO THE CONFERENCE

Rev. Hornaday departed last even
ing for Quincy. Cal. to be in attend
ancc at the Methodist Conference.
Rev. Tower will leave this evening
on the same mission They will be
engaged in this work for about a
week.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1912-08-20
INVITED TO VIRGINIA

George Springmeyer and Attorney
Poujade have been invited to Virg1n-
ia City to address the P-ogressives
at their next meeting. At meeting
held last night no nominations were
made The meeting adjourned SUBJ
ject to the call of the chair. 1t is
proposed to put up county tick
after the regular primaries are held.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1912-08-20
WATER RELIEF

The compact entered into by the
upper Truckee River farmers to send
down full food of water to the Fal-
lor formers, was lived up to Sunday
and Monday. The result is that the
Fallon district is receiving wettinp
and it is believed will save the beet
and other crops that were in need OF
the moisture.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1912-08-20

WANTED-Competcnt, middle-agcd
woman to assist in housework ana
care OF child in small family. Good
home and permanent position 10
right party Address, stating wages
expected. X. this Office. tt
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1912-08-20
UNDER ADJUSTMENT

The argument in the habeas cor
pus case over the retention of a child
was concluded yesterday before
Judge Langan. As it is a difficult
matter to decide the Judge took the
case under advisement.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1912-08-20
INCREASED BUSINESS

The increased business along the
Western Pacific is notable At the
present time eleven train crews are
running out OF Winnemucca on the
new road. The Western Pacific is
evidently receiving its share of the
heavy freight.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1912-08-20
A GOOD CROP

The second crop of alfalfa in Yer
ington Valley is now being harvested
and is fully up to the average, al
though it was damaged some by the
hail storm of week ago.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1912-08-20
TO THE LAKE

Ab Ambrose left this morning for
Lake Tahoe. where he will put in
several days. He is making arrange
ments to take his entertainment to
the different resorts.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1912-08-20
GETS AN AUTO

The newest man at the wheel of an
auto i'll this city is Secretary Of State
ed an Overland and will in the fu-
ture be seen at the wheel
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1912-08-20
THE FIRST SNOW

Following Il heavy rain storm in
Humboldt County Sunday, the range
back of the valley was covered with
snow This is the earliest snow that
has been recorded in Nevada in sew
eral seasons.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1912-08-20
WITNESSED ASSASSINATION

Mrs. 5. S. Dorsey, an Old resident
of Elko died last Friday. aged Is
years. She. was in Ford theater
on the eventful April night in 1863
when President Lincoln was stricken
down bv the assassin'> bullet. That
scene was meyer erased from hci
memory
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1912-08-20
TO CALIFORNIA

On last evenings express Miss
Mills, who has been visiting relatives
in this city. was departure for her
California home. She made many
friends in this city who hope she will
spend another vacation here.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1912-08-20
TO THE SCHOOL

Last evening Miss Laverne Muller
and Miss Rema Grover were depar-
lures for California, where they will
take up their studies at school.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1912-08-20
SHIPPING ORE

The Smith Valley Mining Company
will soon start shipping ore. 1t is
said that the company has a three
foot vein that averages 5000 in gold,
silver and lead.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1912-08-20
TO VIRGINIA

Mrs. Frank Evans was a departure
for Virginia City this morning. where
she will visit with friends ior several
days
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1912-08-20
WON THE SHOOT

The Winnemucca Gun Club won
the shoot held Sunday in Reno. It
was a close margin, three points,
but the boys landed the bacon.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1912-08-20
TO RENO

Mrs. Emmett Boyle. who has been
spending the past week with friends
in this city, departed for Reno last
night
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1912-08-20
VISITING IN RENO

Captain Robert Brambilla, who is
now stationed in the North. is visit
ing with friends in Reno.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1912-08-20
FROM DAYTON

George Randall is up from Dayton
and spending the day with friends in
this CITY
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1912-03-20
KILBANE THE RIGHT SORT
HELPS AGED FATHER

Cleveland, O., March TO-
Johnny Kilbane, the new feather
weight champion, may never be
as popular among the people that
open wine and wait up for sun
rise as was Abe Attell, whom he
defeated for the title, but John
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1912-03-20
diem pass.

~ -s
Bunting is easier to teach than
place-hitting, Keeler says, be
cause most players bdtlt more or
less .cleverly, but very .fewStry to
place their hits, being content to
merely "geta hit
But under the instruction Of
Prof. Keller, d. B., every man
goes to the plate to place the ball
where fielder can not handle it.
They are not hitting so often, bur
are picking up all the time, and
before the season opens Dahlen
predicts Brooklyn will send a
team of polished batters to the
plate, each one able to bunt clev-
erly, pull the ball over the infeld
or pole it to the suburbs. aE
Keeler has less difficulty than
any other man would have. His
fame is so widespread that play
ers who. would consider an in
structof a slap at their inte1li-
gence, listen with respect.
An illustration of his ability
was shown with a player who
simply could not bunt. Keller,
in three days, had him dumping
the ball and getting away to first
as neatly as any one could ask.
The transformation was wonder
full, and the most surprised as
we'll as the best pleased man was
the player himself.
Keller was a member of the
Baltimore team with McGraw
and Jennings. Later herwas an
idol at Brooklyn. When the
American League invaded New
York the outlook was disceur-
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1912-03-20

teamsits, start and helped it to
financial and popular success.
Wee Willie" Keller retired as
speed and arm failed. Having in
vested his money in real estate
for years, heahas a comfortable if
nota large income, and, his return.
to the game as Prof. Keller, D.
B., was a matter of sentiment
rather than of money, although
he is one of the highest priced
nen,on Charlie Ebbett's pay roll.
80 = 50 *+*
y Willie .Keeler is the most
: scientific batter baseball ever
: knew. x
Iacking,the physique of oth4 x
: er great Elitters, he batted in =.
: over 800 for thirteen consecu- x
: tive years.
: His brain overcame the ply =
: steal handicap and he is one. of
= the few who have batted .400*
tor better.
= From 1894 to 1906 inclusive :
y his average was $50. x
= He retired wealthy.
: He invented and perfected
: scientific batting.
: He was signed by Ban John =
*son, because of his personal
popularity as a member of =
= the New York Americans, and
: the team became an immedi- =
ate success.
~ ~ 1888 *** ~ 4 =
KILBANE THE RIGHT SORT
YTT7T NO AGED L TIIED
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1912-11-21
Communicated.

Baltimore, November Is, 1912.
Editor Register cannot refrain from
expressing my grief and regrets, through
YOUR columns, for the terrible ordeal
through which you all have passed. The
destruction of the old landmarks is so
sad, and to come back and see the reality
grieveS me beyond expression. Think
Of those old buildings which o'erShadow-
ed us in childhood and in old age gone
il cannot be so. The old hotel wing,
with its antique interior and exterior
gone How true that ''fire is a glorious
slave but fearful master" What work
and presence of mind was necessary to
save the town. Twice the old Warner
house has escaped facing fire. When
the old livery stable went down in '55
tremendous snow had fallen. Mother
was so anxious, she thought the roof
would give way, when 10, the fire was so
great that the snow ran down, Steaming,
and saved our house. George and car
ried our shoes and ran out, standing on
snow banks, while mother held lighted
candle high above her head, screaming,
"Men, save my houSe-for Gods sake
save my house p We climbed the fence
and got mother over on bank OF ice,
when she slipped from our grasp and
went down TO the end with the lighted
candle still held high. We laughed so
we could hardly get her back in the house.
We stopped long enough TO get our feet
dreSSed-never thought of the cold, and
again followed mother, who had gone
back into the street, still screaming,
"Men, save my house-for Gods sake
save my house |" But the blessed Lord
had saved it by the heavy snow he had
sent.
And now ask of all who have heard
of this terrible loss to the old town, and
who know what an effort the fire COM
pany is making to fit and equip them
selves, won't you send to them one dol
lar as sorry money-Sorry that the town
has so sutherland to assist in helping
on a good cause? know each and all
are interested and will respond as re-
queSted. Let us all do all we can. Come
and help us with your contributions,
won't you? Everybody who reads the
Register, help along.
ANNIE WARNER.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1912-11-21
WhenHer BaCkAChes.
A Woman Finds All Her Energy and
Ambition Slipping Away.

Shepherdstown women know how the
aches and pains that often come when the
kidneys fail make life a burden. Back
ache, hip pains, headaches, dizzy spells,
distressing urinary troubles, are frequent
indications of weak kidneys and should
be checked in time. Doan's Kidney Pills
are for the kidneys only. They attack
kidney diseases by striking at the cause.
Here's proof of their merit in Shepherds
town Woman's words:
Mrs. Nettie V. Turner, High ST., .Shep-
herdstown, w. Va, says: "My kidneys
were disordered, causing my back to ache
most ofthe time. When heard OF Doan's
Kidney Pills, got supply at the Hill
Pharmacy and it did not take them long
TO make me well. My advice TO anyone
similarly afflicted is to give Doan's Kid
ney Pills trial"
For sale by all dealers. Price so cents
Foster ilburn Co., Buffalo, New York.
sole agents for the United States.
Remember the Observation-Disclosures
no other.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1912-11-21

Following the IA Important Improve
ments" OF 1912, the Hendee Mig. Com
pany announce no less than dozen ad-
ditional new features in their 1913 model
of the Indian Motorcycle.
BY far the most significant feature OF
the new machine is the Cradle Spring
Frame. II is something entirely new, a
radical departure from the conventional
bicycle and recent motorcycle systems OF
"springing." Briefly, the new device
consists OF the application TO the rear
wheel of the Indian Cradle Spring device
as used on the front fork for the past three
years.
Extending back horizontally from the
frame Joint cluster under the saddle,
thanking the rear mud guard, are two
7-leaf Chrome Vanadium steel springs.
The &c" shaped curls at the rear end OF
these springs are connected by stays TO
beII-cranks on which the rear axle is
hung. The forward end of the rear fork
has hinge joint which enables the rear
wheel to yield to the imperiections OF
road surface. All shocks are completely
absorbed by the leaf springs. The rear
wheel can 60 through almost any vertical
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1912-11-21
sHARPSBURd NEWS.

Daniel Mullendore, recently died at
his home near Gapland, aged IS years.
He was the father OF Mrs. Henry Miller,
of this place, and was retired farmer.
He was the father of thirteen children, all
living but one, besides SO grandchildren
and 80 great grandchildren. Wilmer
Miller, of the firm OF Owens d Miller, IS
one of the grandchildren.
Lester Bender son of Charles and Annie
Bender, and Miss Alice Gross, daughter
of Mrs. Kate Gross, of this town, were
quietly married by Rev. A. A. Kerlin at
the residence OF Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Lakin. They have the best wishes OF
their many friends here.
New corn seems to be drug on the
market here at 45 cents per buShel. There
were but few hogs to fatten and the local
demand was light.
Lawrence yesterday is building new
carriage shed at his home and Charles.
Nose will build small barn on one OF
his tracts OF land near town.
A. D. Grove is in Pennsylvania this
week with some friends from HagerstoWn
OH deer hunt. ~
Eugene Davis and family moved to Ha-
perstown this week, and didn't wait until
Spring, as was reported last week.
Harry Grim, of Jamestown, Pa, IS here
on a ten-days' visit with his brother,
VIM. Grim. 80,
Mrs. Frisby Smith, who has been
spending some time with her daughter,
Mrs. Gertrude Waters, near Hancock,
has returned to her home here.
Harry Thomas says we miSrepreSented
the cost of his dogs. He got the same
dog he has been getting for several years,
which cost him So 40, and not $50, as we
were informed.
William Melester is saving timber for
the rebuilding of another barn where the
one recently burned.
Revival services are being held in the
Methodist Church this week by Rev. J..
p. Feltner.
The electric light men have put new
cutoff switch tor use in case OF IRE, Tor
safety.
Members and friends OF the colored
Methodist church OF this place took a
wagon load of supplies over to their pas
tor, the Rev. Mr.. Brown in Shepherds
town.
Capt. 6. w. Graham, superintendent OF
the battlefield, was taken with an attack
of acute indigestion the latter part OF last
week, but is all right now.
Frank Hoffmaster and VIM. Grim BUTCH
cred four hogs on Tuesday that weighed
over 900 pounds.
There is talk now that the road from
Antietam to the Shepherdstown bridge
will be piked by the Sharpsburg and
Boonsboro turnpike company and toll
gate put on.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1912-11-21

THE latest figures show that the DEM
ocrats will have l55 majority in the next
House OF Representatives. quite COM
Portable working majority. lnthe Senate
the vote will be very close, but there will
be enough progressive votes to insure
satisfactory tariff legislation.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1912-11-21
VIM. COFFIN REIFF,
Co. H, 9th, p. V. ",
Carlsbad, New Mexico.

THE above sketch was recently sent
by MIR. Reiff TO the superintendent Of
Antietam National Cemetery, Capt. John
L. Cook, who has handed it TO us for
publication. We will be glad to have
any information concerning the incident
referred TO
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1912-11-21

Ina speech in New York a few days
ago President Taft raised the question as
10 what should be done with ex-Presi-
dents. We suggest that they be required
TO do as Roosevelt did-go to the most
distant part OF the earth from the United
States And stay there.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1912-11-21

UNOFFICIAL figures show that Wilson
carried West Virginia by a plurality OF
1856, the vote being Wilson ll2,5o4,
Roosevelt 76,6OS and Taft 56,22. For
Governor Thompson, Democrat, received
1855 and Hatfield, Republican, rs, 5S7,
Hatfield's plurality being S,0Sl.