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The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1912-02-29
MORE INQUIRIES
FOR NEVADA LAND

The Nevada Bureau of Industry, Ag-
riculture and Irrigation is in receipt
of inquiries concerning lands from the
following persons
j. Riggs, 2o31 E. st, Granite Ill.
Interested in Nevada lands.
M. G. Scoville Sons & Co., 2441
Grant Ave-, Ogden, Utah. Colonization
agent Wants information regarding
lands.
}. n. Ritter, Garret, Ind Wants in
formation about land in Pahrump Val
ley, Nye county.
F. K. Vondreis, Klamath Falls,
Ore. Colonization agent. Wants to-
handle Nevada lands.
j. w. Vasey, r. d. No. 1, Collins,
Iowa. Wants information about lands
in Lincoln county
p 0. Davis, 1892 Lowe Ave., Chica-
go, III. Looking for fruit ranch or in
tensified farming
l.. T. Lewis, P. 0. Box 90, Rockville,
Conn. Interested in lands.
c. z. Godfrey, Morris, Grundy coun-
t. I'll. Wants land.
G. O. Emerson, Elmira, Idaho. Party
of IL travelling in west, looking for
homes
Conrad Fredericks, 499 w. 10th ST.,
New York city. Young man 33 years
old with moderate amount of money,
stock or big farm.
Norman Dwelle, SIS Mill St., San
dusky, Ohio. Looking for irrigated
land.
N. A. Kuhn, Hotel Fresno, San
Francisco, Cal. Interested in irrigated
land on long time.
John Kent Wilson, Coquiville, Ore.
80 to 100 acres of land with water.
j. 7. Patterson, PAT End St., Ash
land, Ore. Wants land with water.
w. M Luff, 1922 Thompson Ave.,
Tacoma, Wash. Interested in land.
Nelson Costello, Prince Rupert, B.
G. Wants terms and prices on differ
ent classes of land.
w. K. Westlake, Box I'll, Livermore,
Alameda county, Cal. Wants reliable
information as to farming and stock
raising.
julius II. Kaiser, Topeka, Kan.
mas parties Interested IN Nevada lanu,
wants terms and prices.
G. w. Vance, Kellogg, Idaho. Wants
terms and prices.
Edward F. Fox, Plymouth, Wis.
Wants information about good, cheap,
irrigated land
f. G. Underhill, Delta, Utah. Wants
information in regard to land, Smith g
Valley in particular.
| Geo. w Strohmever, Milwaukee,
Wis. Banker would like to get inter
ested in Nevada land.
Geo. w. Leright, Hammett. Idaho.
Information about irrigation projects;
wants land.
| r. P. Schain, San Jacinto, Cal r.
/ d. %. A Wants prices and terms on
so and 80 acre farm
| f. NJ Parks, 35 Mechanic ST., Port
/ land, Maine. Wants literature, terms
and prices on Nevada lands.
Rictor B. Hagman, Box 3, Longmont,
Colo. Interested in irrigated lands
and farms
NJ O. Hensley, Morrell, Nebraska.
| Interested in Carey act lands.
| j. |. Harper, Asotin, Wash. Wants
terms and price list of lands. Has
! So 900 in cash to invest
| W. l.. Hines, Calhoon, Ga. Retired
banker; has some money to invest in
Nevada land.
Elmer George, Harding. 8. D. Wants
| information, terms and prices, as a
number of people in vicinity are ex--
pecting to come to Nevada for homes.
Wants farms to raise vegetables, al
falfa and cattle.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1912-02-29
". P. FLKO DEPOT
DAMAGED BY FIRE

At clock yesterday morning the
Western Pacific depot at Elko was dis
covered to be ON fire. The blaze was
caused by defective flue, and for a
time it looked as though the building
was doomed. The fire department. re-
sponded quickly to the call, and after
hard fight the flames were subdued.
The damage to the building is estimat-
ed at $4,000, fully insured.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1912-02-29
TODAY Is QUADRENNIAL
BIRTHDAY FOR THE FEW

Today few people in Winnemucca
are celebrating their quadrennial
birthday, it being the first they have
had since 1908 They are not complain
ing, however, at having one birthday
in four years, but say that it was lit
tie rough when they were compelled
to go from 1896 to 1904 to score sim
gle milestone on life S journey.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1912-02-29
w. p. officials in Town.

A party of Western Pacific officials,
composed of R. M. Ogilvie, division su-
perintendent; G. III. Ballantyne, divis-
ion engineer; c. II. Henderson, com
pany attorney at Elko; and M. H. Kill
gore, division roadmaster, were in
town for several days this week.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1912-02-29
WOkK TO BE RESUMED
AT BARRETT SPRINGS MINE

Work will be shortly resumed at
Barrett Springs, on the 1910 shaft. A
company has been formed, which is
now negotiating for lease on the
property, with every prospect of sue
cess. AS soon as the deal is closed
force of men will begin sinking on
the present shaft, which is now down
240 feet. 1t will be sunk to depth of
340 feet, before crosscutting is com
aenced
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1912-02-29
MERCANTILE co.
BUYS ANOTHER STORE

George Fl. Coplev, manager of the
Humboldt Mercantile company, who
was in town yesterday, announced that
he had purchased the stock of A. f..
Organ and will take possession of same
tomorrow BY this deal the Humboldt
company now becomes the sole mercan
tile firm at INLAY.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1912-02-29
INSPECTING ROADS BETWEEN
HERE AND THE DOLLHOUSE

w. V. Freeman, of San Francisco, rep
resenting the International Harvester
company, and B. Connolly, local man
ager for the Verdi Lumber company,
left this afternoon for the Toulouse
by auto. They will inspect the road
as to the feasibility Of running a load
ed traction engine over it.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1912-02-29
Court Decision.

Judge Ducker, on Saturday, filed his
decision in the case of Thos. +. Minor
plaintiff, against J. w. Lemley, ct al
defendants. In lengthy opinion the
Court decides for the defendants, with
costs Messrs. Salter and Robins ap-
peared for plaintiff and II. Warren for
defendants.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1912-02-29
END OF SPECIAL
SESSION IN SIGHT
Special to. the Silver State. J

CARSON, Feb. 29.Both houses of
the Legislature spent the morning ses-
sion clearing up bills of minor char
acter, touching disposition of meas
ures already passed.
The corporation tax bill, introduced
by Schmidt, has passed the assembly.
Both houses will adjourn before
night.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1912-02-29
CONTRACTOR GRASSI BACK
FROM VISIT TO COAST

d. Grassi, the wellknown cement
and stone contractor. has returned
from and extended visit to the coast
and is again prepared to take con-
tracts for all work in his line See card
in another column of this issue
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1912-02-29
FOUR CANDIDATES AD-
MTTTED TO CITIZENSHIP

Tuesday five candidates for citizen
ship weer examined in the District
Court, the Federal government being
represented by +. NJ. Lyttleton, special
examiner, of San Francisco. Four
were admitted, the number including
one woman, aud one was rejected.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1912-02-29
CALIFORNIA STOCK IN
DANGER OF STARVING

Madison Anderson returned this
morning from California. he reports
that the country he visited is suffer
ing with drouth and unless rains fail
within the next two weeks, stock is
in danger Of starvation. To meet the
emergency the railroad companies win
make a special rate to enable owners
to get their stock to feed in other
states.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1912-02-29
HARRY DUNN RETURNS
FROM SAN FRANCISCO

Francisco yesterday for a few davs'
visit. He will return to the city in a
few days, and after the present term
of school has closed, will come back,
with Mrs. Dunn and their son, Dick
Dunn, to spend the summer.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1912-02-29
Laux INQUEST Being Held.

Today Coroner Dunn and a jury are
nquiring into the cause and manner of
the death of Peter Laux As there
are still large number of witnesses
to be examined, it is probable that a
verdict will not be returned before
Saturday.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1912-02-29
MINING MEN RETURN
FROM TRIP TO NATIONAL

Gordon Campbell manager of the
Mammoth, Frank Stall. the well known
mineowner. and f. G. Krenkel, of the
local iewelry firm of Krenkel &
Bosch, returned Tuesday evening from
a trip 90 National
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1912-02-29
Fronhofer Indictment Dismissed.

Yesterday, on motion of the district
attorney, the Indictment was dismissed
charging George Fronhofer with as
sault with intent to kin Peter Laux.
Defendants preliminary examination
on a charge of murder has been con
tinued by Judge Dunn until March IS.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1912-02-29
SERVICES AT ST. PAUL'S
CATHOLIC CHURCH TOMORROW

Tomorrow bong the first Friday Of
the month, Father Meehan will cele-
brate mass in St, Paul's Catholic
church at 8 o'clock in the morning
According to custom ON the first
Sunday of the month, two masses will
be celebrated next Sunday, the FIRST at
8 and the second at 1890 o. clock a. m.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1912-02-29
ROSEBUD MINING MEN
VISIT WINNEMUCCA

+. u. Rogers and d. ?. Calvin. we'll
known mining men of Sulphur and
Rosebud arrived in town Tuesday
evening. Mr. Calvin. who is an expert
paperhanger and painter, viii remain
here for some time, while Mr.. Rogers
returned TO the mines today.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1912-02-29
Receives Car of Coal

This me ming carload of coal was
received at the Western Pacific yards
for Summerfeld & Pearce.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1912-02-29
DAVE STAUNTON RETURNS
FROM EASTERN TRIP

Mr. D. Staunton came up from San
Francisco yesterday, where he had
been for several weeks, after returning
from a two months visit to eastern
cities
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1912-02-29

Mr.. and Mrs. X. G. Oastler were in
town yesterday from Dun Glen
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-02
AMERICA TO AID POWERS
IN FURTHERING FISHERIES
Will Be Represented at International
Council if Congress Pro-
vides Money.

The United States is to be represented
in the International council for the ex-
plorat'on and investigation OF the sea in
behalf of the fishing industry if Congress
will make the necessary appropriation. The
representation will be effected through
the bureau OF fisheries Of the Department
of Commerce and Labor. and, with the ap-
prevail of Secretary Nagel. Secretary Knox
of the State Department will ask Con-
gress for the necessary funds
There are now ten countries represented
in the council by official delegates with
full powers-Great Britain. Germany, Rus
sa, the Netherlands, France. Belgium.
Denmark, Norway, Sweden and Finland.
1t owes its origin to an invitation some
years ago by the Swedish government to
the other states interested in the fisheries
of the northern European seas to a con-
ference in Stockholm, at which plans
should be drawn for the exploration and
investigation OF the sea in behalf of the
fishing industry. Later a conference was
held in Christlania, on the invitation OF
the Norweg an government, and finally
the states represented at these two con-
ferences decided by the formal votes OF
their respective parliaments to enter into
ton of the Danish government the dele
gates assembled In Copenhagen in 1902.
with full power to constitute themselves
an International council.
Each nation participating in this work
contributes q certain fixed sum for the
administrative and other expenses of the
council The amount which the United
States will be required to expend as Its
share is $7,156. which equals the contrtbu-
tions Of Great Britain. Russia, Germany
France and Holland. The minor powers
Belg UNI. Sweden and Denmark, etc, are
assessed for smaller sums.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-02
CAPITALISTS GO SMILING
THEIR EXECUTIONS
Found Guilty Of Saying They Would
Be Hanged If Railroad
Was Built.

BROWNWOOD, Tex, January 2'-J. n.
Spence and Brooke Smith. Texas capital
lists, were hung yesterday afternoon at
May, twenty miles from here, while a
crowd of 1900 witnessed the execution"
The two men went to the gallows smiling
and met their fate stoically.
They were hung after trial at which
W. c. Nixon Of St. Louis. vice president
of the Frisco system, acted as judge.
Louis J. Workman of Fort Worth repre-
sented the defense and W. B. Paddock OF
Fort Worth the state.
1t was proved conclusively they had
been guilty Of saying a year ago that
they were willing to be hanged if the ex-
tension of the Frisco reached May this
year, and the golden spike completing
the line was driven yesterday with cere-
mony. With the party and participating
in the trial were w. b. Drake. general
superintendent of the Frisco. and c. Fl.
Bencini, director.
The gallows upon which Smith and
Spence were hung was draped, not in
mourning. but in red, white and blue.
Calm they stood when the moose was ad-
tusted about their necks and calm they
stood when. moment later. the trap
was sprung and dropped them to the
ground, three feet below. Following the
execution there was a big banquet.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-02
LECTURE ON CAPITAL
BEFORE CIVIC BODIES
Mr.. Warner Will Tell of Washing
ton, Past, Present and
Future.

Complimentary to the Board Of Trade
and the Chamber OF Commerce. B. H
Warner will deliver an illustrated adj
dress at an early date on Washington as
it was, as it Is and as 1t will be- The
lecture is to be given in the Columbia
Theater. He will distribute a unique
souvenir of Washington to his guests
on that occasion.
Mr.. Warner is at present having
photographs made of public buildings
banking and other business houses and
fine residences and parks. to be used in
connection with his lecture His lecture
with the illustrations. is to be used in other
cities later to advertise the National
Capital as residential city. 1t will be
provided for such institutions and
high schools as may wish to use it. In
addition to this a competent lecturer will
be sent out for several months to de-
liver this lecture before boards of trade.
chambers Of commerce and educational
institutions throughout the country.
The expenses of sending out the leo
turer are to be met by private subscrip-
ton.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-02
CHARITY CLEARING HOUSE
Committee is ORGANIZED
Body Appointed by Commissioners to
Pass on Appeals for
Aims Meets.

The charities Endorsement committee
appointed few days ago by the Com
missioners met at the District building
at o'clock this afternoon for the pur-
pose of organization. The committee
was appointed at the suggestion of the
board Of charities, and consists of Henry
B. F. Mcfarland, representing the Cham
Der of Commerce; Walter c. Clephane.
Board Of Trade; W. W. Norman. Retail
Merchants Associations; Myer Cohen,
board Of charities, and DR.. Charles P.
Neill, commissioner of labor.
The committee will be asked by the
Commissioners to invests gate the appeals
for charity by the numerous organiza-
lions throughout the District of Column
bia, as well as the individual appeals of
canvassers who work the residential
sections. soliciting aims and aid for all
sorts of causes.
The Associated Charities started a
movement for the appointment of such a
committee about ten months ago. At the
time 1t was first suggested the Asso-
ciated Charities pointed out the need for
central clearing house for charities
where the claims of various charities
could be judged. The Commissioners feel
that by the Investigations of the pres
ent committee the worthy charities will
get their just due and the public will be
protected from the impositions of I'M
worthy and fake charities.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-02
PENN'S SONS SUMMONED
TO APPEAR IN COURT
They Have Been Dead $50 Years and
Probably Will Not
Respond.

PHILADELPHIA, January beyond
the shores Of the River Styx the shades
of the sons Of William Penn will proba-
bly, chuckle derisively today when with
punctilious observance OF court customs
they will solemnly be summoned to ap-
pear in common pleas court No. In an
swer to an advertisement which appeared
in Philadelphia papers a trifle moro than
q year ago. They have been dead $50
years.
After this burlesque-hke routine is gone
through with and the ancient worthless,
yclept Richard and John Penn who held
title to nearly all the land in the state,
have failed to appear. attorneys for Ru-
dOlph w. Birdsell. property owner,
whose land was originally held by the
Penns and who under present conditions
is supposed to owe the Penns' ground
rent. will move that the claim Of the
Benn brothers be made void because they
have not appeared to defend their claim
Birdsell owns property at 161 North
Front street on which ground rent was
supposed to be owing to the Penn heirs
When the ground rents were wiped out
no record was made of the redemption of
that on Mr.. Birdsell's property The law
required that a record of each redemption
De made In regular legal form
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-02
TEACHERS PENSION PLAN
GIVEN STRONG SUPPORT
Chamber Of Commerce Committee
Discusses Matter With District
Commissioners

That the Chamber of Commerce will
support the District Commissioners and
the teachers Of the local public schools
in the effort to establish a teachers re-
tirement fund was made plain to Com
missioner Rudolph this morning. A sub
committee Of the Chamber of Commerce,
consisting Of Prof. Arthur #. Ramsay,
William T. Galliher and Washington
Topham, called at the District building
and discussed the two bills covering the
teachers pension subject. One of them
is the Gallinger bill in the Senate, the
other is the Johnson bill in the House.
The general terms of the bills are alike.
Commissioner Rudolph assured the COM
mittee that the plan to retire teachers
with fund toward which the teachers
themselves contribute is entirely in ac-
cord with the. Commissioners views. The
Commissioners are Of the opinion, how
ever. that the fund should not have to
depend in any way on legacies, requests
or money derived from funds such as
tuition fees Of nonresident pupils.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-02
WAR OFFICIALS RETICENT.
But Are Inclined to Make Little Of
Gompers Affair.

Secretary Stimson. Maj. Gen. Wood,
chief Of staff. and Judge Advocate Cen
eral Crowder today showed a decided dis
inclination to discuss the reported in
suit to the Union flag by Samuel Com
pers Of the American Federation of
Labor and John A. Kelly, president OF
tho Building Trades Council Of San
Francisco. on the occasion of labor
meetings on the Pacific coast last fall.
1t was made plain at the War De-
partment. however, that there was
nothing in the incident. If 1t actually
occurred, calling for any action by the
officials Of that department. AS one Of
the officials put it, the American flag is
generally used in decorating speakers
stands and while the photograph appar-
emily shows it near the feet of Messrs.
Gompers and Kelly. the folds may have
been folded over the edges without ex
tending over the entire floor. At any rate
in every such instance, everything de-
Ponds on the intent. and 1t was incon-
ceivable to the officials that men like
Messrs. Gompers and Kelly, representing
many Of the workingmen of the United
States, deliberately would insult the flag
of their country, regardless of their opin-
ions of individual officials of the govern
ment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-02
DISTRICT APPROPRIATIONS
BEFORE subcommittee
Bill Probably Will Be Considered by
the House Early Next
Week.

A meeting Of the District subcommittee
of the House appropr atoms committee
has been called for 30 tomorrow aft
ernoon. The District appropriation bill
providing funds for the fiscal year 1912
has been practically completed, and it
now remains necessary for the subcom-
mittee to work up the measure and agree
on several items which were passed over
when the last meeting was held
The District bill will be reported the
latter part of this week, and probably
taken up for consideration by the House
next Monday or Tuesday.
Representative Burleson of Texas is
chairman of the subcommittee The other
members are Representatives Saunders of
Virginia and Cox of Ohio, democrats and
Taylor of Ohio and Dwight Of New York
republicans.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-02
SEATTLE FEARS TONG WAR.
Police Take Precautions Following
Murder of Chinese.

SEATTLE Wash, January 2-The
death of Dem Veg. reputed to be MEN,
Der Of the Hop Sing Tong. from wounds
inflicted by an unknown assailant last
night, caused fears Of a tong war to
spread through Chinatown and resulted
in the detailing Of twenty policemen to
It was said in Chinatown that eight
Ratchet men and gunner had been inn
ported from Portland to avenge the death
of Dem Veg, and leading Chinese ap-
peaIed to the police for protection. The
police diligently searched every Chinese
lodging house. but made no arrests
Nevertheless the guard is kept on duty
in the district.
The killing of Dem Veg is believed to
be in revenge for the murder OF a member
of a rival tong a year ago.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-02
POLICE RENEW SEARCH
FOR VIOLET BUEHLER
Word Received From Many States
That Missing Girl Has
Been Seen.

CHICAGO, January 2.-Undaunted by
fruitless investigation OF misleading clues
in their search for missing Violet Bueh-
Ter. the police prepared today to extend
their efforts to half dozen states.
Both Inspector Hunt and Capt. O'Brien
have many letters in their possession
from persons who believe they have seen
the missing girl. and in the belief that at
least one of these may prove valuable
they intend to let none go uninvestigated.
Letters have been received from Iowa.
Indiana, Michigan. Missouri and as far
away as Utah and North Dakota. 1t is
the intention Of the detective department
here to ask the police in every city from
which letters have been received to make
inquiries if there is any foundation for
them.
Mrs. Buehler spent the day yesterday
with detectives investigating clues in and
about Evanston. ILL.,, in the hope of find
ing her foster daughter. but they proved
unavailing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-02
PHYSICIAN is SHOT DOWN
BY A MOUNTAIN OUTLAW
Had Refused to Write Whisky Pre-
scription for Son Of Feudist
Hatfield.

CHARLESTON. w. Va. January o.-Dr.
Edwin o. Thornhill. aged thirty-flve, a we'll
known physician and business man Of the
southern section of West Virginia, was
shot and killed yesterday by Willis Hat
field. son Of the noted feudist. Devil
Anse Hatfield. In a drug store at Mullens
The physician was attending an injured
person when the shooting occurred.
Hatfield. 1t is said, asked DIR. Thornhill
to issue a prescription for a pint of
whisky. The doctor refused. and when
Hatfield used abusive language the ply
stefan slapped him. Hatfield, 1t is alleged.
Immediately drew a revolver and fired
two bullets into DIR. Thornhiips body.
Stepping closer, Hatfield fired two add.
tional shots, each taking effect in the
head of the PROSTATE man.
Hatfield ran from the drug store but
was captured within few minutes by
persons who had witnessed the shooting
Fearing lynching, Hatfield pleaded with
the officers to protect him. and he was
taken to P1neville, the county seat, where
deputy sheriffs are guarding the frai
prison.