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The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-06-22
After Panama, Alaska.

Now that the end of the construc
ton work on the Panama canal seems
in sight the government officials In
Washington are concerning them
selves with the idea Of keeping profit
ably employed the great constructive
machine 1t has organized to dig the
ditch across the isthmus. Naval and
military improvements in our island
possessions will serve to employ many
OF the men employed In the canal con
struction. but the problem Of using
the machinery has not seemed cleai
until Secretary Fisher Of the depart
ment OF the interior came to the front
with the plan Of bringing the resources
OF Asaska to a fuller fruition through
using the rlen and the machinery now
employed on the canal to build rail
way in that territory.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-06-22
WILL NOT APPEAL TO VOTERS
Democrats Are Too Clearly "Playina
Politics" In Regard to
the Tariff.

Adhering to its decision to prevent
the passage Of any OF the tariff bills.
so as TO avoid the Issue OF having the
president veto them. the senate has
determined to tie reciprocity amend
ment-like that added 10 the steel bill
to every tariff measure before it.
and to pass the bills with this cum
brance. The house now is bitterly op
posed to the worldwide imposition OF
a t|o-dollar duty upon the print page
and It is confidently believed that
when the bills with the reciprocity
amendment shall come TO conference
the house conferees will steadfastly
refuse to accept them in that form and
he senate will refuse TO have them
adOpted without the reciprocity fea
'ure
The house Democrats have been
Horking the tarin bills for all they are
worth. but this kind OF chaf will be
100 dry In the coming campaign. The
great masses Of the voters have paid
absolutely no attention to the antics
u the Democrats with reference TO
Tie tariff. and when they seek to en-
.Llse tAe people CuTlnR the campaign
hey viii find that there Is not the
sightest bit OF magnetism In the Issue
Il the attitude Of the party upon the
ari1 bills.
The tactics Of the Democrats show
hey have learned nothing and they
are seeking by the cumbrous and anti
quated tricks Of past days to gain
some degree OF advantage over tho
Republicans The latter, II they ad-
here to their intention to send the
bills to conference with the reciprocity
amendment, Will effectually tie the
ands of their adversaries. even
'hough there is no reason to fear the
results Of outright opposition TO the
bills or even of passing them with the
expectation Of the president vetoing
'aem. The record of the present ses-
sion OF the house upon this subject
Ejll not add glory to the Democratic
Haudidates Consequently the senate
republicans showed their ability TO
94tmatch the Democratic house meneu'
Ters at every point.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-06-22
Her Cyclone Toilet.

II was IN the cyclone season, and
bad storm having come up In the
night. Mrs Hall reused her family,
and they hurried into their clothes
preparatory to retiring to the cellar
The l3-year old daughter. who was
Just beginning TO be particular as to
what she wore. hastened-oeioFe
dressing into her youngest aunt
room, and although half-crying, IN
Quired an1iously. Aunt Nellie. would
you wear your hobble skirt II you
were ?"-Youth's Companion.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-06-22
Puxxilno Prcdlcanent.

A visitor at a western town observed
a resident with hts face wrapped up
in a huge woolen rag.
What's the matter uncle? In
Quired the visitor
I'm In the all-tiredest Ak man ever
got inter" was the reply.
Perhaps | can help you
mo, you can't" groaned the surer-
er. I've got a jumpin toothache and
the only dentist In town Is my worst
enemy"
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-06-22
Mission OF Knox,

II has become a practice with the
American secretaries Of state to give
much attention to strengthening the
Pau-American relations OF the United
States. Secretary Knox. in his recent
visit to the Central American repub-
lies, proved an excellent ambassador
OF good will. Any future missions will
be as fruitful OF the best of Citations
between this country and the various
Latin-AmeriCan states The first
American dinner OF the recently or
ganl2ed Pan-American society of the
United states held in New York. was
marked by divulgement Of the mo-
tive OF the mission of Mr. Knox
The secretary OF state announced as
the principal motive OF his itinerary
the making Of the coming opening OF
the Panama canal a text OF greeting
to the sister republics whose careers
must be intriusically affected. and ad
yantageously so. by the event that
Will alter the trade route OF the
world. The sentimental advantages
OF the canal viii be such as to make
the presence OF members OF the Latin
American nations upon the streets OF
the cities OF the northern republic as
common as the presence of the cir-
zens of the European countries that
are seen here, The mobility OF the
population OF the republics of the
south Will be greatly increased and
the trend will be in this direction.
both through promptings OF business
and OF social interest
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-06-22
Goino Further Back.

man who had suddenly become
very rich went to live in New 1orh
and began r spend money With lav-
ish hand. He decided that his name
needed advertising. SO he visited
genealogist.
II suppose" he said. "if pay you
enough YOU can trace my family back
to Adam"
"Mv dear, sir" replied the genealo
sist "if you're willing to put up the
money We can prove by evolution that
your family existed before Adam. -
Lippiucott's Magazine.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-06-22
Foolish Economy.

Democratic economy seems to b.
incomplete in regard to that PROPOSE
ttou to cut out the wireless appropria
ton on our naval vessels. II our war
ships are not to be provided with the
modern facilities for communication
safety and efficiency. the wise course
would be to economize the whole
amount and lay them up In harbors til
needed-when they probably would
not be good for much.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-06-22
s.n,le o, Democratic stuolditv

Democratic economists" would de
nv to our navy equipment with a de
vice Of SO nearly indispensable utility
as wireless telegraphy. Well. per
haps we ought to be thankful tha,
thew do not send us back to the use
Of sail power instead OF steam.-Nev
York Tribune.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-06-22
Quite So.
The haumpck girl
With cupid cupes.
Tn. reason why.
She knows the ropes "
Her Pride Spared,

Mrs. Jobson. your husband was run
o~er by an automobile just now and
seriously hurt He is at the Peoples
hospital"
Dear me, I'll 20 at once. What
Kind of car ran over him."
The Whincrs' new $1,000 limou-
sine"
Thank heaven It wasn't one OF
those common little runabouts"
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-06-22
In a Militant N-Ighborhood.

the caller rang the bell OF a charac-
teristic London residence
Sorry to trouble" she said to the
respIendent footman. but can you tell
me what are Mrs Beefenam's at home
days."
Begin your pardon ma am the
subIiuated hunky replied, she as no
at ONE days at present She's in
Jail"
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-06-22
8 t11.l1&3
Gathered Smiles
A fusiIiad de,

Here is a sad story alleged to have
been handed down from the stone
age"
Tell me about II"
Instead OF merely returning the
letters OF rejected swain. a peevish h
damsel threw them at him"
oh, well. even though there we're q
hundred letters each considerably
heavier than brick / don't suppose
she hit him once"
That's where you are mistaken. Ac-
cording TO this account, women could
throw tolerabIy straight IN the stone
age"
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-06-22
Resourcefui.

AssIstant-As we've given up our
music department, l may as well
throw away this sign reading: Take
this home and try 1t on your piano"
Mauager-Throw it away? Ger
taiuiy not, Stick 1t up on the furni-
ture polish counter.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-06-22
Retort SpLtef,ll.

Nell think women take up entire
~ 90 much time AT the looking glass,
very seldom spend idle moments at
my mirror.
Belle-But. my dear, that may be
because # takes some reflection to
face the truth
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-06-22
Party Starda on Its Reeord

With the exception of eight years
the Republican party has had the
presidency since 1861. over half a cen.
tury. As the campaign proceeds the
party will show that 1t is the same
capable organization as always
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-06-22
Almost an Expert,

How are you getting along with
your steu graphy, Bella?"
"Splendidly. I've been at It only
six weeks, and | can write $50 words
a minute with perfect ease"
Then you are ready to look for
tob?"
"Er-yes. or | will be. just as soon
as I've learned to read my notes"
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-06-22
Il All DependA.

and you think q jury VIII give me
camages?"
The JuFtDr partner wasn't certain.
He called in the senior partner. who
Eazed at the lady Tor some moments.
Then he went out and beckoned the
Junior partner after him.
Don't take the case he whis-
pered That girl isn't good look
enough"
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-06-22
He Aureed.

What you need " said the wordy
medic in his ponderous way, is an
enlargement Of your daily round.
wider circle of activity"
"Mebby that's right" said the pa
tient I'm a bareback rider in a one
ring circus"
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-06-22
Always Out Of a job.

You insist en- telling people you
are lookln fer work. said Meander,
ing Mike.
Yes" replied ploddIug Pete; "iu
the spring go north to say I'm pine
apple picker. and in the fall go
south and tell EN- I'm a skate sharp
eupF"
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-06-22
Never Doubt III

Ne'ertheiess' there are optimists
who believe 1t Will be possible to un.
scramble the Republican party be-
tween now and Chicago
Record Herald
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-06-22
An Inducerent.

Jones-Don't you think 1t Is time to
make our wives drop this sufragette
nonsense?
Smith (thouGht;dllyl don't know
about that They say they are wear
ing 39-cen. hats.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-06-22
Fish Story,

Knicker-A month ago l told lie
on the water.
Booker WeT7
kntcker-l cut open the fish
caught today and found he had swal.
lowed 1t.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-06-22
Iceiess Refrigerator.

An iceless refrigerator that a Cali
fornian has invented keeps its con
tents cool by continually moistenin,
a fabric with which it ia covered
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-06-22
8 Motor God.

Dan Cupid doesn't get the call.
These latter days. | wceu.
Unless he has the where withal
To pay for gasoline
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-06-22

The Comedian-Yep. We played tt
standing room only in Squedunk.
The Tragediau-Indeed,
The Comedian-Sure thing. Yor
see the sheriff had attached and re
moved all the seats in the oper;
house.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-06-22

Mrs De Wealth Mercy. John. is It
necessary that We go fifty miles an
hour?
MIR. De Wealth-But. Marie If We go
slower, people will say that our auto
mobile cost only 1000 or so
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-06-22

The young man who tells girl she
is a dream is likely to bump up against
rude awakening shortly after mar
riage
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-06-22

Garfield Tea the International Remedy for
all Irregularities of stomach, liver and kidneys
Is composed entirely Of pure herbs.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-06-22

Woman conceals only what she does
not nOw-Proverb
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-06-22
Amenities.

Miss Prim-Do make myself plair
Miss Pert-Nature saved you :
trouble
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1912-07-09
IS. P. Will NOT
Bring in UTAH HAY

The recent agitation started in this
and Humboldt counties, against the
Importation Of Utah hay, through the
fear of the introduction of the alfalfa
weevil, one of the most destructive
pests known to farmers, has not been
without results. 1t has demonstrated
one thing to nicety, however, and
that is the absence of statute ON
the state rs lawbooks to cover the situ-
alton. Whatever is accomplished in
the effort of the state officials to pre-
clude the importation Of Utah hay
through railroad construction in this
state, must come from moral force.
for there is no legal steps that can
be taken, according to Governor Od-
die, who has reviewed the situation
splendidly.
As result of the governor g activi-
ties, the Southern Pacific officials have
given a promise that a careful check
will be kept upon the matter and that
any attempt of the Utah Construction
company, concern having in hand
practically all of the projected rail-
road work in the state, to bring hay
into Nevada from its home state viii
be thwarted, which is q reasonable
conclusion, for introduction of the
Utah weevil into Nevada would un-
doubtedly result in wipinp out the
alfalfa raising industry and would
directly affect the railroads traffic.
The insidious weevils or beetles hi
bernate during the winter months in
bales of hay, hay stacks or piles of
rubbish, leaving their places of con
cealment along in March or April
oulx fn o1, o<o1x
alfalfa, in the stems Of which the fe-
males commence to lay their eggs.
These soon hatch into small worm ike
larvae, which feed on the leaves and
grow to maturity as the season ad-
vances. In this stage the weevil does
the most damage to the crops, the fe-
amles the while continuing to lay eggs
well into the summer. Three or four
adult weevils brought into hay sec-
tlon of this state would breed un-
noticed and few years the united
efforts of both the state and federal
government would be required to hold
the pest in check.
Having discovered no efficacious
means for the determination of the
weevil, the fight must be fought ev-
cry year, and this is what is happen
ing in Utah, where it has proven q
positive curse. 1t is pointed out by
the government experts studying the
question, that there is not so much
danger in alfalfa seed importation as
from hay, for the reason that the
weevil is larger than the seed and east
ly distinguished from it, but in this
connection, they say that in order that
all danger should be eliminated not
a pound of Utah seed should be used
in this state.-Churchill County Stan
dard.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1912-07-09
AWAKENING MIN
Ing DEALS CLOSED

The deal in Awakening property,
mentioned some days ago in the Silver
State as being under negotiation, was
concluded yesterday.
H. G. Maughan, of St. Paul, brother
of Irving r. Maughan, one of the
original locators at Awakening, arriv-
ed in town several days ago and visit
ed the property returning Sunday.
Yesterday he purchased the one-half
interest of Murray Scott in the proper
ty, which gives Mr.. Maughan and the
other heirs of his brothers. estate the
entire ownership.
The property consists of six claims,
known as the 'sGnat'' group, upon
which considerable development work
has been done. Asked last night by a
Silver State reporter If he should con-
tinue development work, Mr.. Maughan
replied that he was unable to say what
would be done with the claims until. he
had consulted with the other owners.
Murray Scott and Carl Stofeldt,
owners Of one-third interest each In
the extension of the "Gnat' group,
onsisting of three claims, have closed
the deal for the sale of their interest
to a Mr. Peterson, of Alabama. The
purchase price was ON the basis of
$4,000 for the entire property, with a
large first payment. The remaining
one-third is owned by the Maughan
estate. The new owner of the con-
trolling interest is expected to re-
turn in about 30 days, when work
will be started at the property.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1912-07-09
LOCAL BRIEFS

l.. A. Breeding, owner of the town
site of Awakening, is spending few
days in town this week.
r. M. Hardy, candidate for the
Democratic nomination for district at
torney, came over from Lovelock yes
terday on legal business.
j. r. VanNagell, formerly assistant
state engineer, arrived in town this
morning and will form partnership
with County Surveyor Sheldon.
Miss Pearl Hudleson, daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. j. L. Workman, is spend
ing few days in town from National,
Miss Ida and Tom Delano, of Sparks,
are visiting with Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
Ramdohr.
r. s. Bolam, formerly foreman of
the National mine, was in town Sun
day.
G. p. Crwford, of the Mayflower
mine at National, returned yesterday
from trip to Salt Lake, leaving this
morning for camp.
Prof. George EVAN was in town
last evening from Lovelock.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1912-07-09
LOVELOCK LAWYER CANDI-
DATE FOR DISTRICT ATTORNEY

n. M. Hardy, the well-known Love
lock lawyer, in this issue of the Silver
State, announces his candidacy for dis
triet attorney. During the past few
years Mr.. Hardy has appeared for de-
PENDANTS in several criminal actions,
displaying a knowledge of that branch
of the law that qualities him for the
important position of district attorney,
In addition, he is man of sound judg-
ment, of judicial temperament, and
may be relied upon to settle petty
cases in the justice court, thereby saw
ing the taxpayers of the county thous-
ands of dollars in the prosecution of
trivial offenses that in the past have
usually resulted in acquittals.
The only possible objection that can
be urged to the candidacy of Mr..
Hardy is the fact that he is compare
lively new resident of the county.
However, it is pointed out by his
friends that he has resided here for as
long time as had the present incum-
bent when he was elected to the Office
two years ago.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1912-07-09
TONOPAH NEARLY
WIPED OFF MAP

The most costly fire that ever visit
ed Tonopah took place yesterday morn.
ing at | o clock, and as a result three
handsome business blocks are now a
mass of ashes and tottering walls
stand where magnificent edifces stood
but few hours before The loss is
estimated by competent Judges to be
between three hundred thousand and
half million dollars. One of the most
pathetic losses is that sustained by w.
w. Booth, editor of the Bonanza.
whose loss is $4,000, with no insur-
ance, but he will, with the assistance
Of the Miner, get out a paper today
and his many friends will come to his
rescue. Booth is pioneer of the
camp. The fire, according to the best
information obtainable, started in the
X. p building and swept that struc-
ture in few minutes.
The building was the meeting place
for the Odd Fellows, Knights of Pyth-
las, Moose, Eagles, Women of Wood
craft and the Woodmen. All lodge
paraphernalia and other lodge re-
quisites were destroyed The Piercy
drug store in the building is total
loss. The fire then crossed the street
and devoured Tom Kendall IS I'D home,
jumping from there to the old Tono-
pah Sun plant, completely cutting it,,
and from there it extended up Central
taking manv homes in its wake. It
then doubled back and licked up the
Tonopah block, worth $4,000, in the
buildings of Harry Epstine, broker,
Schmidt the tailor, Wells Fargo, Mrs
Dunn, Judge Sanders, South Nevada
Abstract Co.. DIR. Mcleod, Dr. Mus
ante, DR.. Cunningham, Dr. Richards,
DR.. Davis, Mrs. Bell, all lose every
thing. The wind then veered and the
handsome Brokers Exchange building
was then flame swept and but the shell
of it now stands. Dresser, the tailor;
Blumentthal, a broker, DIR. Robinson
and others who had offices, suffered
eomoete loss.
The total insurance carried is esti
mated at 10000.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1912-07-09
METEOROLOGICAL SUM-
NARY FOR MONTH JUNE

The mean temperature for the
month was ga degrees, or l degree
above the normal. Except for the
first eight days no unusually warm
periods occurred. Unusually cool
weather occurred from the 18th to
10th. The highest was "a ON the 5th
and the lowest 33 ON the 18th. The
highest ever recorded in June was 9S,
in 1887, and the lowest 20, in 1880 and
1902.
The precipitation was above normal
for the first month since June, 1911.
The total rainfall was LA inches or
so inch more than the normal amount.
1t was mostly in the form of showers,
some accompanied by thunder, and all
fell during the first half of the month.
The prevailing wind direction was
northeast and the wind movement
slightly above the average.
Normal conditions of cloudiness and
sunshine were recorded.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1912-07-09
GAUER- -EBBETT NUPTIALS
CELEBRATED AT OAKLAND

Relatives in Winnemucca are in re-
ceipt of advices from Mrs. G"uer that
she was married to A. S. Eobett at
Oakland a week ago yesterday. Both
contracting parties are well known in
Winnemucca, where they have many
friends. Prior to going to San Fran.
Gauer was engaged in the millienry
and dressmaking business here. Mr.
Ebbett, for year or two conducted a
business in the Bell building here, af-
terwards going to National.
It is understood that Mr. and Mrs
Ebett will return after their honey
moon to National, where they will
make their home.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1912-07-09
s. P. REDUCES
TARIFF ON WOOL

The Southern Union Pacific lines
have issued new tariff schedule on
wool from Nevada points to Boston,
effective July 18th, which means much
to the wool grower and buyer in the
way of reduced rates. John A. Gill.
travelling agent, traffic department of
the Southern Pacific company, STOP
ped off in Winnemucca today on his
return from California, where he spent
the Fourth with his family, and when
interviewed concerning the new reduc-
ed rates, had the following to say:
The new tariff provides as follows:
Wool in sacks or bales, compressed to
a density Oh less than 10 pounds Der
cubic foot, minimum 24000 pounds,
cars not exceeding 36 feet, 6 inches, 3
per cent for each additional foot in
length, Winnemucca to Boston, Mass,
s2.06 per 100 pounds.
"Wool in bales compressed to a
density of not less than 19 pounds per
cubic foot minimum $4,000 pounds cars
not exceeding 36 feet, inches, 8 per
cent for each additional foot in
length, to Boston, Mass, $1.7s per
100 pounds;
From the above will be noted a
very material reduction from the old
rates, which were $2.13 per 100
pounds, and if growers or buyers want
the lowest possible rates, they should
deliver the wool in bales, compressed
to not less than 19 pounds per cubic
foot in order to secure the benefit of
rate of $l.7S per 100 pounds. The
rate in bags or sacks, compressed to a
density of less than 19 pounds per
cubic foot. is $2.06 per 100 pounds.
There has been a material reduction in
the rates from points east of Winnie
mueca, as follows: Golconda, $2.04 and
$l76 per hundred pounds; Elko, $1.96
and $1.69; Wells, $40 and $1.64, etc. /"
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1912-07-09
ATTENDS MEETING OF
NIXON NATIONAL DIRECTORS

j. Sheehan, cashier of the First Ma
tional bank, left last evening for
Reno, to attend a meeting of the di-
rectors of the Nixon National bank,
which will be held today. es
Cashier Sheehan will return home
tomorrow morning on No. 4, and will
be followed the next morning by F..
M. Lee and b. f. Nixon and Thursday
there will be a meeting of the direct
ors of the First National bank of
Winnemucca, at which director and
president will be elected, to succeed
the late Senator George s. Nixon.