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The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1912-04-06
PARTY PROSPECTING FOR GOLD
IN BLACK ROCK DESERT

j. W. Ferguson returned to town
yesterday, after an absence of several
weeks, prospecting in the Black Rock
desert In company with f. A. Lud-
wig. formerly of Barrett Springs, and
Dick Eva, of Dun Glen, Mr.. Fergu-
son prospected tn ecountry in the vi
cinity of the holdings of the Placeritos
company, and while much of the
ground was found to be rich in gold,
there was no way to save it, owing to
the scarcity of water. 1t cannot be
dry washed, as the soil is clay and
sticky. The Placeritos company, how
ever, is installing special machinery,
and if successful should clean up an
immense amount of gold, as portions
of the ground are said to contain as
high as $50 per yard
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1912-04-06
BURGLARS ROB
ANDERSON HOME

During the absence Of s. J. Ander-
son, of the United States, Construction
company, at Stone House, the first of
the week his residence was burglariz-
ed An inventory Of the effects shows
that the thief got away with miscel-
laneous assortment of property, in
Guiding two pairs of blankets, one
stew kettle, three razors, one pair of
trousers, one shirt, one pair Of heavy
rubber shoes, and all the provisions in
the house, except a sack of corn
meal, which was emptied out on the
floor.
Mr.. Anderson went to Stone House
a week ago Thursday, and his house
was entered at some time between
then and the date of the last rain,
which fell on Thursday night of this
week, as evidenced by the tracks of
the burglar.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1912-04-06
DELEGATES NAMED
BY REPUBLICANS

A well-attended meeting of the
Humboldt County Republican Central
committee was held at the Lafayette
hotel at ten o'clock this morning.
Chairman Nelson called the meeting
to order, stating that the object OF the
call was to select nine delegates to
attend the state convention, to be
held at Fallon on Monday, May 6, for
the purpose Of electing six delegates
and six alternates to the National
convention to be held at Chicago on
June %.
After a discussion, it was the sense
of the meeting that the Humboldt
county delegation should vote to send
an instructed Taft delegation to the
convention, and the following were Sc
lected:
Lovelock-John G. Taylor, H.
Stoker.
Golconda-Thos. Nelson, F. j. But
ton.
Paradise. r. Harvey.
National-George A. Shea.
Winnemucca--C. 4. Haviland, M.
Reinhart, @. w. Summerfeld.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1912-04-06
HOTEL LAFAYETTE ARRIVALS

J. O. Bookwalter, Denver.
Mrs. J. ii. Aydelatte, Oakland.
Chas. s. Levy, San Francisco.
T. Blackford, Reno.
Sam Silverdall, Louisville.
DR.. and Mrs. W. f. Boylan, National
f. l.. Fox, San Francisco.
p. f. Tighe, Salt Lake.
b. F. Nevins, San Francisco.
J. A. Benedict, San Francisco.
l.. b. Dizzell Montana.
X. Checkron, Montana.
Vim. f. Castle, Sutter Creek.
+. r. OLeary, National.
Henry j. Kirshner, San Francisco.
V. II. Outflow, San Francisco.
Ross A. Horton, San Francisco.
r.. II. Kavanaugh. San Francisco.
Judge +. J. l.. Tabor, Elko.
John A. Gill, Reno.
Thos. Nelson, Stone House.
T.. S. Reader, Doyle.
N. p. X. Hatch, National.
F. +. Van Haren, San Francisco.
w. i. Stephens, Ogden.
+. Quinn, city.
VIM. Horner, Chafey.
A. NJ. Sloan, Rochester.
f. f. Gorham, Willow Point.
f. A. Slut, Oakland.
". ". Smith, Oakland.
c. T. Bliss, Oakland.
". c. Pitt, Lovelock.
II. l.. Thomas, Salt Lake.
f. w. Hall, Brooklyn.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1912-04-06
NATIONAL SHOWS
signs OF ACTIVITY

N. P. R. Hatch. the well-known Ma
tional hotel and mining man, Frank
O'Leary, the civil engineer, and Miss
Florence Guthrie, who ofhciated as
official reporter at the Westberg
preliminary, came in from National
yesterday afternoon.
Mr.. Hatch reports that the pros
poets for National the coming summer
are better than at any previous time
in the camps history. The tunnel on
his Mayflower lease is now in for
more than 1,200 feet, and from the
character of the rock it is expected
that the vein will be cut at any
minute.
Crawford and associates, owners of
the property, have sunk shaft to
depth of rs feet and are now cross
cutting, with only few more feet
to the vein.
One of the leases on the Charleston
Hill property will put a force of men
to work on the 10th instant, and the
other one will begin operations on the
25th. 1t is considered certain that
high grade will be found on the
Charleston Hill, as the National people
are now working the vein, taking out
high-grade ore, within few feet Of
the line dividing the two properties.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1912-04-06
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
CHARTER CLOSES JULY

The Chamber of Commerce charter
will remain open till July 1. 1t was
decided to leave it open till this date
to give all who desire to enroll as
charter members the opportunity.
The canvass in town is being con.
tinued by C. C. Wright, the authorized
solicitor and collector. Out of town
residents who can see the benefits to
be derived from having a live Com
mercial club are requested to send
in their names and initiation fee of
$40. Checks or money orders may be
made payable to the Humboldt Coun-
ty Chamber of Commerce.
The next meeting will be at Sill
yer State hall, Thursday evening at
1880, April Is.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1912-04-06
PERFORM ANCE.

Payne bill, Reduction Downward
T,riff Board. Maximum and Mr'
mum: Veto of Bills that Violated
Principle of Protection.
Embodied in Payne Tariff Act
Report of Currency Commission
submitted and pending.
Postal Banks in operation. Mil
lions already deposited.
Federal Incorporation Act recon.
mend ID: Antitrust Law Strictly
Enfo, ced: Corporation Excise Tax:
providing for Publicity Imposed by
Payne Tariff Act
Stocks and Bonds Commission
created; exhaustive report on sub
ject submitted
Employers Act submitted: Law
Limiting Hours OF Employment En-
forced: Compulsory COMPENSATION
Act Pending: Bureau of Mines s.
tAblished
Measure based on Presidents
recommendation PENDING: Arizona
recall provision vetoed.
Rural Free Delivery extended
Operations of Agricultural Depar|.
ment vastly enlarged
Strictly enforced Sixteenth ABORT.
ed by Congress submitting Income
Tax Amendment to the States.
Bond issue for Irrigation Projects;
Harbor Appropriations abolished:
Comprehensive Conservation Policy
Adopted
Army reoreanized: msnceuvers
that gave It Mobility. Two Battle
ship program submitted
China opened to American
finance; Increased Commerce with
all the world
Pension roll literally maintained.
Russian treaty Abrogated be-
cause of Discrimination against
American citizens.
Laws Obeyed to the Letter and
Enforced; Extensions put In Effect
and Others Recommended
Bureau Of Health Recommended; !;
Pure Food Laws Enforced
New Mexico and Arizona Admit
ted.
Arbitr alton Treaties with Great
Britain and France negotiated;
Ratified with Amendments.
Measure Pending.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1912-04-06
WILLIAMS CON-
Y|CTED BY JURY

The case of Franklin Williams, on
indictment No. 2, charging him with
having permitted gambling in his
place of business on the night of Feb
ruary g. was submitted to the jury
shortly after IL o'clock yesterday At
bedtime last night a verdict had not
been reached. At about 8 clock this
morning, however, the foreman Of the
jury informed the bailiff that a YER
diet had been agreed upon, and Judge
Ducker was Immediately sent for.
When the Judge, attorneys and de-
fendant had arrived, the jury was
brought into court and the verdict
was read by Foreman Nelson Ritz
which found the defendant guilty, as
charged.
Time for sentence was fixed for
Tuesday, April 8, at 10 o'clock a. m,
and defendants bail vacated.
1t is stated, on good authority, that
about 40 ballots were taken by the
jury before a verdict was reached.
The first stood for conviction to
for acquittal, all succeeding ballots
remaining the same until the jury re-
tired. The first thing this morning
balloting was resumed. and on the
third the verdict was reached.
Will Appeal the Case
Judge Robins this morning stated
that on next Tuesday motion for
new trial would be made, and in ease
it was denied an appeal would imme-
diately be taken to the Supreme
Court.
Disposition Of Jury.
Judge Ducker then thanked the jury
for their prompt attendance upon
court, excused George w. Kennedy
and John A. Damn for the term,
Nelson Ritz and Ben Ritz until April
80 and the balance of the panel until
this morning at 10 o clock.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1912-04-06
SILK TRAINS GO
EAST over ". P.

Yesterday special silk train of
ern Pacific, en- route from San Fran
cisco to New York This was follow
ed today by another silk special of
five cars. The two trains are schedul-
cl to go through to their destination
in better than regular passenger time,
as stops will only be made for water
and to change locomotives.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1912-04-06
STENOGRAPHER
AND TYPIST OPENS OFFICE

Attention is directed to the profes-
sional card of Mrs. c. Treau, which APP
pears in this issue of the Silver State.
This lady enjoys the reputation Of be-
ing one of the swiftest and most ac-
curate stenographers and typists in
the country, and will perform all
work of this character at reasonable
prices
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1912-04-06

8. J. Anderson returned yesterday
from a week IS visit at Stone House.
Senator w. c. Pitt, of Lovelock, is
attending to legal business in town to-
day.
Dave Patterson, the National min
ing man, is in town today.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1912-04-06
PROMISES OF REPUBLICAN, PLATFORM
MADE GOOD BY PRESIDENT TAFT
PROMISE.

Tariff revision along protective
lines, with a maximum and mini
mum provision.
Free interchange Of products with
Philippines.
Development Of Permanent Cur
rency System.
Establishment Of Postal Savings
Banks.
To Increase power Of Government
TO control trusts and secure greater
publicity of corporation methods.
National supervision Of railroad
stocks and bond issues.
Enactment Of employers liability
law and other laws further advan-
cling interests Of American working
men.
To define authority Of courts with
regard to writ Of injunction and up
hold integrity Of courts.
Extension Of rural free delivery.
More Federal aid in agricultural
experiments.
Enforcement of 14th, 18th and
18th amendments to the Constitu-
ton
Conservation Of Natural resources
and improvement Of waterways.
To maintain and promote Amer
lean Army and Navy.
Expansion of foreign commerce.
Liberal pensions for war veter>
ans
Protection of American citizens
abroad.
Obedience to and maintenance of
civil service laws.
Greater efficiency In public health
agencies.
Statehood for New Mexico and
Arizona
Extension Of principle Of arbitri-
ton
Citizenship for Porto Ricans.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1912-04-06
BLOCK signal
SYSTEM OF s. P.
Especial to the Silver State.)


SAN FRANCISCO, April 6.-From
1O2R miles Of road protected by auto
matte block signals in 1902, to more
than 5000 miles so protected today,
is one of the safety appliance records
of the Southern Pacific company, ac-
cording to statistics recently compiled
in the office of the general manager of
the company in this city. This mileage
of more than 5000 miles includes only
main line and second track
More than seventy per cent of the
main line mileage Of the Southern Pa
cific is protected by block signals Ap-
proximately 100 miles are protected
by the manual block signal system, the
remainder being under the protection
of the automatic system. Less than
three per cent of the Southern Pacific
lines were equipped with block sig
mails in 1902. In 1903 this percentage
had climbed to little more than six
per cent. From that year up to the
present time these safety devices have
been steadily installed until today
the automatic blocks extend over
nearly thre-quarters of the entire
systems main line.
Imagine the feeling of safety en-
joyed by tn epassenger who travels
over railroad where every mile is
protected by an automatic signal. He
feels that his train cannot collide
with the rear of a train ahead, because
his engineer is not allowed to 90
closer to the train ahead than the dis
tance between two block signals.
The protection is good for both night
and day. In the daylight the posi-
tion of the semaphore arm gives the
engineman his instructions, and at
night the color of the light tells him
how to proceed. Forty per cent of the
block signals in operation on the
railroads of the United States are on
the Southern Pacific.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1912-04-06
rorr Cars Wool Shipped East.

Today two cars of wool were ship
ned. via the Western Pacific, one to II.
G. Judd Root company, Hartford,
Conn, and the other to Eisemann
Bros, Boston. Two ears were also
shipped from Jungo to the last named
firm by John Mentaberry.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1912-04-06
JACK wESTBERG DISCHARGED
AT PRELIMINARY HEARING

Jack Westberg was on trial before
Judge Shea, at National, the first Of
the week, on charge of having shot
mediately after the shooting Webster
left camp, refusing to prosecute, as he
claimed it was an accident. Owing to
lack of sufficient evidence, Westberg
was discharged.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1912-04-06
SPRING ANNOUNCEMENT
BY LOINAZ a RERCWTr

On the fourth page of this issue of
the Silver State will be found the
spring announcement of Loinaz &
Bergwin, Winnemucca' popular
ciothiers and heberdashers. The
Michels-Stern clothing, which this
firm has the exclusive agency for
here, enjoys reputation second to
none manufactured in the country.
Today A. M. Sloan, of Rochester, ~
T., representing the Miches Stern
company is selling the firm its fall
stock of goods.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1912-04-06
Stock Shipments.

Today 10 ears of cattle passed west,
via the Western Pacific, en- route
from Utah to the Western Meat com
panv, San Francisco.
Tomorrow Abel q Loinaz will ship
Sven ears of horses to San Fran
cisco.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1912-04-06
s. P. TRAVELLING FREIGHT
AGENT VISITS TOWN

John A. Gill, Southern Pacific trav-
cling freight and passenger agent, is
in town today for the first time in two
week. While in Ogden, about the Goth
of March, Mr.. Gill's left eye was
seized with a nervous affection and he
returned Immediately to Reno, where
he remained under treatment of a
specialist until yesterday.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1912-04-06
ED M'CIANCY WILL MOVE
TO TWIN FALLS, IDAHO

Ed McClancy, who on Wednesday Of
this week sold the Elite bar to A. j.
Herbert, will leave tonight for Salt
Lake City. From there he will go to
Twin Falls, where he owns property,
and arrange for home for his fami-
ly, who will join him in about two
weeks
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1912-04-06
Flood Blockade Raised.

The blockade caused by floods in
the Mississippi and Missouri rivers
was raised the first of the week, long
enough, at least, to permit of several
mail trains to get through. Thursday
night Winnemueca received the first
eastern mail for a week or ten days,
via the Southern Pacific, and today all
trains appear to be practically on
time.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1912-04-06
Civil Case on Trial.

Today the case of Lovelock Mercan-
tile Co. vs.. Chafey Mines Co is being
heard by Judge f. J. l.. Tabor, of
Elko, and a jury. Judge Ducker is
disqualified from sitting in the case,
having been one of the attorneys be-
fore he was elected to the bench.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1912-04-06
Charleston Hill Leasers Leave for
Camp.

This morning c. T. Bliss and H. H.
Smith, of Oakland, leasers on the
property of the Charleston Hill COM
pany, left for National to begin work
on their lease. They were accompanied
by E. A. Stent, one Of the world 3
celebrated mining engineers.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1912-04-06
colonist Train Goes Through.

Last night a special colonist train
of eight tourist sleepers passed west
through Winnemueca, via the South
ern Pacific.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1912-04-06

Franklin Harris, the photographer,
whose gallery is located at the corner
of Fourth and Lay streets, makes a
speciality of mining views, both interi-
or and exterior. If.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1912-04-06
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Many new and pretty lawn
( dresses for infants and children,
( from six months to five years,
are shown at e. Reinhart & Co.'S.
, q q q q q q q q q . u q uoul
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1912-04-06

Judge f. j. l.. Taber of Elko, is in
town today, holding court for Judge
Ducker.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1912-04-06
Welded at Reno.

At the Reno home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Fred L. Tyler, Wednesday evening,
C. Krodel and Dr. w. +. Boylan. The
eRno. while DIR. Boylan is the we'll
health officer for that town.
Dr. and Mrs. Boylan arrived in
Winnemucca yesterday, leaving for
their home at National this morning.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1912-04-06

Thomas Nelson, of Stone House, is
in town today, attending the meeting
of the Republican county committee
of which he is chairman.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1912-04-06
UNDAY MENU AT
THE HOTEL LAFAYETTE

The regular Sunday dinner will be
served tomorrow afternoon and even
ing at the Hotel Lafayette, at SOC per
plate. Following is the menu:
SOUP
Cream of Chicken, Princess.
SALAD
Spring Vegetable. en- Mayonnaise.
FISH
Baked Halibut, Madeira.
ENTREES
Young Chicken Fricassee, la Refine.
VEGETABLES
Creamed Sugar Corn, String Beans,
Mashed Potatoes.
Oyster Patties, la Poulette.
ROAST
Spring Lamb with Jelly.
DESSERT
Green Apple Fritters, with Brandy
Sauce, or Pineapple Sauffie.
CAFE NOTR
Tea, Coffee or Milk included
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1912-04-06
Prominent Operators Return.

This morning William Rea returned
from weeks trip to Salt Lake City,
and was met this afternoon by George
H. Snowden, who arrived from Seat
tie. The two operators will leave for
National within the next few days, to
begin work on the Shiloh group.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1912-04-06

Auto Arrives for Mining Men.
Today an auto arrived, via the
Southern Pacific, for H. Libby and d.
R. Dwyer, the Seattle mining men
who are at present visiting National
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1912-04-06
Catholic Services.

Mass will be celebrated at Golconda
tomorrow morning at s o'clock, and
in st. Paul's, Winnemucca, at IL
clock.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1912-04-06

SITUATION WANTED - Woman
cook wants situation, mining camp
or country preferret. Can also do
chamber work. Address Cook, Sill
yer State ONCE.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1912-04-06
Baptist Services.

There will be the regular Sunday
services held in the Baptist church
tomorrow morning at IL o'clock and
at 7:30 P. m. Sunday school at 3 D.
m. An Easter sermon will be preach
ed at the morning service The dedi-
cation service that was announced
for tomorrow will have to be post
poned to later date. There will be
a preaching service Tuesday night in
the church. Rev. Geo. R. Varney, of
Reno, will preach. Everybody is in
vited to this service.
Christian Science Services.
The Christian Scientists will hold
their regular services tomorrow morn
ing at IL O'Clock in the schoolhouse.
Subject, "Unreality' Also Wednes-
day evening at 1880 O'Clock at the
same place. All are invited to attend
these meetings. ooh, earth, earth,
earth; hear the word of the Lord -
Jeremiah 1920.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1912-04-06
Methodist Services.

Sunday school at 9:45 a. m. Preach
ing at IL. Subject, The Resurrection.
There will be special music for this
service. ]. H. HENRY Pastor.
Evening star., 1912-07-16
COMMISSIONERS FAVOR
A Qualified VERDICT
In Urging Electrocution for Murder
They Want "Without Capital
Punishment' Included.

The District Commissioners are in favor
not only Of the substitution of electrocu-
ton for hanging as the penalty for first
degree murder in the District, but also
of allowing juries who try capital cases
to qualify their verdict with the words
without capital punishment"
Their views are briefly outlined in a
report on a bill which they forwarded
today to the Senate District committee.
The main object OF the bill, which was
introduced by Senator Sutherland of
Utah. was to allow 5uries that try homi-
eide cases to qualify their verdicts with
the words without capital punishment -
The Commissioners approve that feature
of the bill, but they would also add in the
legislation the requirement that execu-
tions shall In the future be by electrocu-
ton instead OF by hanging.
A new section dealing with the punish
ment of murder is proposed by the Com
missioners.
The question Of the qualifying of q
flrst-degree murder verdict was recently
before the United States Supreme Court.
lows the qualified verdict, 1t was held
that this applied In the National Capital.
being directly under the federal jurisdic-
tion But the United States Supreme
Court said no" and the Introduction of
the bill allowing the qualified verdict fol-
lows.
The approval Of the District Commits
sioners to this measure Is expected to i'm
prove its chances for enactment by Con-
gress, and life sentences may be sub
stituted In many cases for death a. the
punishment for first-degree murder.
Evening star., 1912-07-16
HELD IN CONNECTION
WITH NEGRO'S DEATH
Six Men Who Were Arrested Are
Detained for the Grand
= Jury's Action.

Albert Na11ey, William F. Connell.
Robert Maxwell, John J. Patten, Jo-
seph Needham and Joseph O'Donnell.
arrested in connection with the In
vestigation Of the killing and robbing
of John Spencer, a negro resident of
Fairmont Heights. Prince Georges
county, Md. on the Benning road
early Sunday morning, were at the
inquest held over the body at the
morgue this afternoon. Frank Dough-
erty, who succeeded in eluding the po-
lice, was not in attendance.
Until late yesterday afternoon it was
thought the victim was Thomas Cole OF
1895 B,adensburg road. Cole had read
in the morning papers of his murder, and
neighbors had enjoyed the joke with him,
but the limit was reached when an un-
dertaker called and wanted to bury him.
Patience then ceased to be virtue. Tom
had remained home most of the day, and
had paid but little attention to what his
neighbors had said. but the undertaken S
visit was too much for him and he was
indignant.
Policeman Giles of the ninth precinc,
hurried to the morgue as soon as he
learned of the mistake in the identity OF
the deceased. He quickly identified the
body of Spencer.
The inquest room at the morgue was
crowded when the hearing was begun.
relatives and friends OF the prisoners and
of their alleged victim being IN attend
ance. representative of United States
ATTORNEY Wilson was on hand to conduct
the examination Of witnesses for the gov
ernment.
The coroner's jury late this afternoon
rendered a verdict holding John j.
Patten, Joseph s,, oDonnen. 9dLa., Arthur Teaa
ham, Robert Maxwell and Frank
Dougherty for the action of the grand
jury.