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The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1912-06-22
Will MAKE NOMINATIONS
AND ADJOURN TONIGHT
Taft Gains Strength with Each Succeeding Ballot and Can In
dubtdIy Secure Nomination II Deemed Advisable
Roosevelt Threatens Third Party

tabled by a vote of $50 to 499. The
second roll call of the day resulted in
a more decisive victory for Taft, the
vote standing COS to 464. On this bal
lot Wisconsin and Idaho cast their
solid votes with the Taft men,
| 1t is evident from the situation that
Taft will be nominated if the leaders
consider it advisable. Ordinarily the
convention would have finished its
labors and adjourned last evening,
but the Taft men have deliberately
prolonged matters in order to give the
Roosevelt men an opportunity to cool
off and come into camp. And this is
probably what the great majority of
them will do.
Talk Of Compromise Candidate.
There has been considerable talk of
sees fit to withdraw from the race. In
long distance telephone yesterday
President Taft declined to withdraw,
and that probably settled all chance
for third man. In the improbable
event that a compromise candidate
shall be selected, the nomination will
undoubtedly go to Senator Root, with
Governor Hadley for vice-president. 1t
looks as though the latter might be
nominated for second place in any
event, as he is not particularly OBJ
iectionable to the Taft men, While
he has been a Roosevelt man and led
the fight for his candidate, he has
discouraged all attempts at bolt and
declared that he will stand by the ac-
tion of the convention.
Third Party Talk.
In the bitterness of defeat, Roose-
welt has declared that he will head a
third party, but the statement has not
produced the alarm that its utterance
was intended What he does or does
! not do seeems to have little effect on
/ the Taft forces, who are grimly pro-
ceeding to carry out their program,
paying no serious attention to the
bluff and buster of the Roosevelt
irreconcilables.
1t is stated, however, that Colonel
Roosevelt has qualified his threat by
the further statement that he will run
if, after looking over the situation,
there seems to be a popular demand
for his candidacy 1t would probably
have been nearer the truth had he
stated that he wished to wait until
he could consult Morgan, ct al, to see
whther or no they wiwll supply the
funds for a third party movement.
But in this regard the Colonel seems
to have been anticipated. 1t is re.
ported and has been widely published
that the Morgan interests will have nc
interest in Mr.. Roosevelt as third
party candidate and that no funds
will be forthcoming to finance his cam
paign if there is to be a three-cor-
nred fight with the best chances either
in favor of the regular Republican
| nominee or the Democratic candidate
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1912-06-22
ORGANIZING STATE MILITIA
AT FALLON AND KENO

Nevada is to have company of
state militia, under the U. s. govern
ment Eighty members have al
ready signed the roll. On Friday
Judge French, acting under the au-
thority of the Dick law, commission
ed COL Reeves as the mastering officer.
Under the Dick bill, 100000 is
distributed annually among the statr".
This money will be expended for tar
get range, equipment, encampments,
travelling expenses, etc, and for the
expenses of commissioned and non
commissioned officers to the military
school at Fort Leavenworth.
Fallon is also preparing to organ
ize company of militia. Colonel
Reeves has been assisted in this work
by l.. G. Mcdowell, Macon Elder and
j. B. Chapman. A meeting will be
held on the evening of June gath in
the city hall for the purpose of elect
ing officers-Churchill Standard.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1912-06-22
MRS. LAVEAGA VISITING
IN NORTHERN CALIFORNIA

After attending the wedding of her
son, Adolph Laveaga, in San Fran
cisco, the first of the week, Mrs. Paul
Laveaga, left for northern Califor-
MIA where she will visit with friends
and relatives for the coming month.
In speaking of the wedding, the San
Francisco Examiner says:
"Miss Edwina Frances Dougherty,
daughter of Mrs. Anna Dougherty, was
married at high noon yesterday to
Adolph c. dee Laveaga. The ceremony
which was simple and pretty, was
performed in st. Mary's church by
Father Cullen. The bride was at.
tended by her sister, Miss Mary Grace
Dougherty, while Robert James An.
derson acted as best man.
"Only close relatives and friends of
the couple were present. Mrs. Paul
de Laveaga, mother of the bridegroom
came from Nevada for the wedding
After the ceremony luncheon was serv
in a downtown restaurant, after which
the young couple left for the sooth
They will reside in San Francisco.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1912-06-22
FORMER LINCOLN COUNTY
SHERIFF BEGINS SENTENCE

Ex-Sheriff O. H. Smith. OF Lincoln
county, recently convicted of embez-
Element of county funds entrusted to
his keeping in the custody Of Sheriff
Jake Johnson, his former deputy, ar
rived in Carson with six other prison
ers Thursday evening and yesterday
began the serving of two years in the
Nevada penitentiary. 1t is stated that
at the next session of the board OF
pardons his friends in Linco'n coun-
ty will ask for his parole or pardon.
O. H. Smith was elected sheriff of
Lincoln county at the last election
and it is said that his defalcation was
the result of being too kind to the
men supposed to pay licenses and taxes
and that instead of securing the cash
he allowed many to pay ON promises.
He made good for every cent he took
but was tried for embezzlement, con-
victed and sentenced to serve two
years in prison.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1912-06-22
EASTERN SECTION OF
STATE LOOKING GOOD

"The entire eastern part of the
state looks good,' said j. M. Full
ton to Reno Gazette reporter uopn
his return from flying trip around
the circle. "The Fourth of July will
be celebrated in a number of towns,
the most elaborate preparations be-
ing made by the people of Elko.
"Winnemucca is very prosperous
and the people there say that they will
have the state capital before they are
through, having lost the honor by only
one vote in the assembly at the last
session.
ga great deal of irrigating is being
done by means of pumping in the
vicinity Of Winnemucea and the land
is being intensively cultivated.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1912-06-22
PROFESS |CNOR-
ANCf OF FOOD Law

A number of dealers in food pro-
ducts recently cited to a hearing by
the pure food officials of the state for
violation of the pure food law have
replied pleading ignorance of the law.
1t would be to the advantage of
those dealers who desire to keep with
in the law and saving of time and
trouble to the officials if such dealers
would take time to get acquainted
with the provisions of the pure food
law Of the state and the rulings that
have been made upon it.
The authorities charged with the,
enforcement of this law are required
under the law to report the facts to
the district attorney of the county
where the law is violated, whenever
there is satisfactory evidence of the
violation Of any Of its provisions. No
discretionary power is granted. While
there is no desire to force prosecu-
tions, those upon whom the RESPONSE
bility for the enforcement of the law
rests are not given authority to with
hold evidence in any case where the
law has been violated. 1t is believed
that copies of the pure food and
rulings under the same have been sent
to every food and drug dealer in the
state. Those who may have failed to
receive such and others who have
failed to preserve these documents
without getting acquainted with their
contents are urged to write to the Ag-
ricultural Experiment Station, Reno,
for additional copies.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1912-06-22
INTERESTING ADVERTISEMENTS
DISTRIBUTED BY JNO. A. GILL

John A. Gill, than whom there is
no more enthusiastic hustler for the
west in general and Nevada in par
ticular, was here this week, and dis
tributed some handsome booklets is.
sued by Charles s. Fee, passenger
traffic manager of the Southern Pa
cific, at San Francisco. These book.
let's, which are gems of the printers !,
photographers and photographers art,
form a very complete and compre-
hensive library of instruction as to
the beauties and opportunities of the
west-as a resort for the pleasure
seeker or the home seeker. Included
among the booklets, are the follow.
ing: "Where Gush the Geysers
Yellowstone Park "Lake Tahoe,
the Beautiful yosemite valley,o
"King's River Canyon" "Long
Beach, Ga California bathing re-
sort), "Camp Ahwahnee' yosemite
Valley, "Gien Alpine,'' "Paso Rob-
les Hot Springs" Whistle for Ne
vada,' the great new farming state,
Zone Hundred Golden Hours at
Sea- (S. p. steamers), "Wayside
Notes and Scenes, Sunset Route,
"Louisiana and Texas for Winter
Tourists "Arizona and It's Recour-
ces, 4" Agricultural Nevada" and
Southern Pacific 3 "Train de Luxe. /"
All points named are reached by the
great Southern Pacific railroad, the
block signal route.
Copies Of any of these publications
may be had free, by communicating
with J. M. Fulton, Southern Pacific
district agent, at Reno. A set of these
booklets, or any one of them mailed
to a friend in the east, would consti-
tute very interesting present, and
perhaps result in bringing the friend
out into this country to see for him
self, that the claims of the writers are
not exaggerated.
Mr.. Gill, who is on the go most Of
the time, and travelling with his eyes
and ears open, is pretty enthusiastic
as to the future of Nevada, but is
inclined to grow impatient at the ap-
parent lack of interest of good
many Nevadans at the natural re-
sources at hand, awaiting to be cul-
tivated and bring forth good fruit,
literally as well as comparatively.
The soil Of Nevada will grow about
anything under the sun. when water
ed, and while the climate is not ad-
apted to tropical fruits, it is adapt
ed to agriculture in a general sense,
as certain hustlers are proving to their
financial satisfaction.
The irrigation projects Of the state
are being developed in manner to
open up great areas to agricultural
pursuits, and there is growing be-
lief that the water question is to be
still further simplifed and extended
by the artesian well method, which
certain adventurous ranchers are try
ing with good results.-Copped Ore.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1912-06-22
BALL GAME TOMOR.
ROW AFTERNOON

The second game of the series be-
played on the local grounds tomorrow
afternoon, beginning at 1880 O'Clock.
An admission fee of 25 cents will be
charged to the grounds, with an ad-
ditional 25 cents for seat. Following
will be the lineup:
Winnemucca-Clark, c; Bradshaw,
p; Patton, lb; Giroux, 2b; harrington,
3b; Huber, IS; Krenkel, If; Cone
vey, cf; Case, rf; Williams, utility
man.
Elko-Dorr, c; Ford, p; Kelly, 1b;
Taber, 2b; Merithew, SIS; Ryan, 3b;
Winchester, If; Reinhart, cf; Nc
Gahen, rf; Freeman, utility man.
Winnemucca will select the umpire
before the game is called.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1912-06-22
SENATOR N|XON'S
Will IN DETAIL

Although technically a public docu-
ment since it was fled for probate,
no one is allowed to see the will Of
the late United States Senator George
8. Nixon.
From an authoritative source, how
ever, the terms of the testament have
been secured.
The entire estate is placed in the
custody of the Bank Of Nevada Saw
ings and Trust company which is ap-
pointed executor. One half of the es-
tate is for the benefit of the widow
and the other half, after smaller be-
quests are subtracted from each, to
the son, Bertram F. Nixon.
Among the other bequests are 81, 800
to each of the four nephews and
nieces of the deceased, 5000 q month
during their natural lifetime each to
the brother and two sisters Of the de-
ceased.
To Frank M. Lee, in recognition Of
his friendship and loyal support, is
bequeathed the sum of $425 a month
during his natural lifetime and to q
distant relative of Mrs. Nixon the
sum of $50 month until she marries
again.
Dwight Jones, the Senator's private
secretary, receives $1,000, and two Of
the old family servants $1,000 each.
Mrs. Nixon receives her share Of
the estate outright, but tn eportion be-
queathed to the son remains in trust
until he attains the age of 35 years,
with the following conditions: He
shall receive $3.50 a month until he is
25 years of age, $500 a month until he
is 30 years of age and 81, ZOO a month
until he is 35 years of age. At any
! time after the age of 27 years he shall
receive 100000 for the purpose of
engaging in business. Should he die
before the age Of 35 years the residue
of his estate shall go to Mrs. Nixon.
Gazette.
knights Of Pythias Adopt Resolutions
Whereas, 1t has pleased the Great
Creator of the Universe to call our
worthy brother, Senator George 8.
Nixon, from our triangle to rest in
the celestial lodge above; therefore,
be it
Resolved, That in the death Of
Brother Nixon, Ivanhoe Lodge No.
IS, Knights of Pythias, loses worthy
Knight and our state a most faithful
citizen and friend.
Resolved, That the sincere and
heartfelt sympathies of the members
of this lodge be and are hereby ex-
| tended to the bereaved widow and
son, whose loss we, with them, deeply
| mourn.
! Resolved, That as a token Of love
and esteem for our deceased brother
our charter be draped in mourning
| for a period of thirty days.
Resolved. That these resolutions be
recorded upon the minutes Of our
lodge; that a copy be sent to the
widow of our departed brother, and
that the same be given to the local
papers for publication.
J. T. DUNN.
G. M. ROSE,
G. B. BROWN.
i Committee.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1912-06-22
ESTABLISH MORMON CHURCH IN
CLARK AND LINCOLN COUNTIES

The Mormon church has organized
Clark and Lincoln counties into a
!" stake.' A "stake' is a subdivision
of the Mormon church, presided over
by a president and two counsellors
and each church in the stake is
termed a "ward,' under the jurisdic-
tion of a bishop.
In Clark county there are four
wards, Overton, st. Thomas, Bunker
vile and Mesquite, presided over prior
to the formation of the "stake" by
Bishops Jones, Bunker, Etarl and Abb
bott, respectively. Lincoln county
has two wards, Panaca and Alamo.
In the past these six wards have
been part of st. George (Utah)
"stake," but in the future the Clark
and Lincoln county wards will COM
prise a separate ''stake,' and pres
ident with two eounsellors have been
appointd to take charge of the new
sub division.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1912-06-22
DEATH VALLEY SC0TTYn IN
JAIL AT LOS ANGELES

'Death Valley ScottyO has been
committed to jail by Los Angeles
Judge for contempt of court. 1t was
reported about that city that Scott
had received $4,000 in cash in a min
ing deal, and he was taken into
court on supplementary proceedings
by creditor who held judgment
against him in the sum of $1,000. The
secretary Of the company who pur-
chased the mine exhibited a receipt
for $4,000 signed by Scott, but when
the Judge asked him what he had done
with the money Scott "did not re-
member Instead of attempting to
send him to the penitentiary for per-
jury, the Los Angeles jurist gave
Scott an opportunity to refresh his
memory by sending him to Jail.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1912-06-22
HOTEL LAFAYETTE ARRIVALS

+. r. O'Leary, National,
II. o. Jansen, Denver.
w. G. Davis, National.
f. Greenwood, San Francisco.
N. p. r. Hatch, National.
Chas. Linticum, National.
B. d. Cardinal, Reno.
C. +. Wade, San Francisco.
p. Rafferty,, National.
II. 0. Zuppke, st. Louis.
o. G. Thurber, Salt Lake.
F. Spencer, Jr., Provo.
G.. Lester Carlisle, New Rochelle.
Ross A. Horton, San Francisco.
f. d. Langan, st. Paul.
Matt Murphy, Reno.
G. ID. Potter, Palisade.
A. f. Gill and family, Los Angeles
J. d. Ray and wife, Reno.
Harry Hicks, city
A. +. Reed, New York.
III. B. Hill, Lovelock.
Meyer Lehman, New York.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1912-06-22
WEATHER REPORT

Following is the report Of the local
Office Of the weather bureau for the
twenty-four hours ending at 8 a. In.
today:
Highest temperature yesterday, 81.
Lowest this morning, AZ.
Mean temperature yesterday, 81.
Normal yesterday, 65.
Prevailing wind direction, w.
RAY L. FISHER,
Official in Charge.
Weather forecast, San Francisco,
June %: Unsettled weather; prob
ably showers tonight or Sunday.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1912-06-22
RECEIVES FRACTURED SKULL
IN RUNAWAY ACCIDENT

John w. Grant, Carson City min
ing man, arrived in town Thursday ev-
ening with Dan T. Partain, who was
placed in the county hospital. The
two men mentioned, accompanied by P.
l.. Pfnger, were driving in the vicini-
ty of Unionville, when the front end
of the wagon dropped down, frighten-
ing the team into running away. All
three were thrown out, Partain sus-
tanning fracture of the skull and
tn eother two men escaping injury.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1912-06-22
As Seen From a Distance.

The Taft forces are gaining strength
in the Chicago convention. Roosevelt
is hopelessly beaten, and now ma
jority Of his supporters, after study
ing the question since the first test
vote Tuesday, are evidently looking
to their individual political fortunes
and are waiting for an opportunity to
climb into the band wagon. OF course,
renegade politicians like Heney, who
have nothing to lose, and the blatant
Johnson, of California, who has made
up his mind to ego the route" will
do anything that may be suggested mot
in tn ehope of advancing the cause of
Roosevelt, but because they are hard
losers and will not quit when de-
feated.
Yesterday the committee on creden-
tials reported and motion by Cover
nor Hadley, of Missouri, to accept the
minority or Roosevelt report was
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1912-06-22
Local Yards FILLED with rreieht
FOR DRY
FARMERS DISTRIBUTED FREE

The Chamber of Commerce has re-
eeived some pamphlets from the land
department of the Southern Pacific en-
titled "Some New Facts in Summer
Tillage; the Latest Discoveries in Soil
Fertility and the Liberation of Plant
Food by Scientific Cultivation. These
little pamphlets are of special interest
to dry farmers. They may be obtain
ed by applying to the Chamber of
Commerce.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1912-06-22
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
ELECTION TO BE HELD JULY {

The next regular meeting of the
Chamber of Commerce falls on July
4. Owing to the holiday the meeting
will be held on the 5th. At this meet
ing new board of directors and off.
GERS for the ensuing year will be elect
ed. Members desiring to vote should
make it point to be ON hand.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1912-06-22

Mrs. d. Pascal is spending a few
days visiting with friends in Love-
lock.
Mrs. Julia Wise, former resident
of Winnemucca, arrived in town yes
terday from San Francisco.
John Etchart, J. A. Comes and j.
b. Fayant, Of Golconda, spent few
hours in town yesterday
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1912-06-22
SUPERINTENDNG CONSTRUC-
TION OF NEW EXTENSION

Hugh L. Thomas, superintendent of
the Utah Nevada & idaho Telephone
company, lett yesterday morning for
Amos, to look after the construction of
the new extension from that point to
DEMO.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1912-06-22
Especial to the Silver State.)

Especial to the Silver State.)
CONVENTION HALL, CHICAGO,
June 22-4 p. m.-This morning the
Texas and Washington contests were
settled in favor of Taft, after which
the temporary organization was made
permanent.
The committee on platform has
finished it's labors and is now endeav-
oring to submit it's report to the con.
vention.
In statement just issued, Roose
welt claims that a majority of the
delegates elected to the convention
are favorable to his candidacy and
calls on his adherents to refrain from
voting if any of the fraudulently elect
ed delegates are permitted to vote.
Talk Of third party is still insist
ent, and is thought that call will
be issued at a later date for assembl
ing a third party convention, prob
ably some time after the Democratic
convention adjourns.
At this hour the delegates present
in the convention started another
prolonged Roosevelt demonstration.
Will Probably Conclude Tonight.
An attempt will be made by the
Taft leaders to adopt the platform and
get at the nominations, in an effort
to wind up the convention tonight.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1912-06-22
HUMBOLDT COUNTY WOOL
BEING RAPIDLY SHIPPED

The present seasons clip of wool is
being shipped to market with dispatch.
Yesterday five ears left for the east
and today four more are being loaded
for shipment.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1912-06-22
MEDALLION GROUP
SOLD AT NATIONAL

The latest mining sale reported
from National was closed the first of
the week. 1t consisted Of the Medal
lion group, located on the east side Of
Charleston hill, and was sold by c. E.
Pickett to a man named Huffman, rep
resenting Iowa parties. The price
paid was not made public, but is said
to have reached we'll up into the four
figures.
More witnesses Leave for Carson.
Thursday evening F. R. OLeary, the
well-known National mining engineer,
left for Carson City, where he will
testify for the Mammoth people in the
apex suit now being heard before
Judge Harrington. He was followed
last evening by Emmet d. Boyle, for
mer state engineer, who will also tes.
tify for the same side.
Apex Suit Continued Until Monday.
Last evening the apex suit Of Ne
ti0nal Mines Company vs.. Charleston
Hill National Mining Syndicate was
adjourned until Monday morning, to
allow the Court to hear an Ely suit
today. Six witnesses had testified for
the plaintiff, with about as many more
still to be heard. At the rate the case
has been going on, plaintiff will not
rest before the end of next week, af-
ter which the defense is expected to
take up another two weeks. Allowing
a week for arguments, the hearing will
last for five weeks.
A number Of witnesses in the suit
returned from Carson City on No. 4
this morning. Included in the party
was J. L. Workman, who will remain
in Winnemucca until tomorrow night,
when he will return to Carson City.
Several Of the National Mines COM
pany's witnesses also returned, leav-
ing for camp shortly after the arrival
of the train, in an auto driven by c.
p. Hoskins. F. A. Taylor, superintend-
ent of the mine was one Of the num-
her
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1912-06-22

Sunday school will be held at the
M. E. church tomorrow morning at the
usual hour, 9:45 o'clock. Beginning at
8 'clock in the evening there will be
song service, led by the choir.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1912-06-22
Returns From Southern California.

N. P. X. Hatch, who owns extensive
mining interests at National in ad-
dition to conducting the leading hotel
of the camp, returned from Southern
California Thursday afternoon and
left for National yesterday morning.
Mrs. Hatch will remain at Los Angeles
for the present
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1912-06-22
CANDIDATES FOR CITIZEN
SHIP DECLARE INTENTION

This morning Ignacio Leniz and
Juan Muguira took out their first citi-
zenship papers before County Clerk
Davey.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1912-06-22

row morning at IL o'clock. Subject,
els the Universe, Including Man,
Evolved by Atomic FORGET" The hour
for meeting Wednesday evening has
been changed to 8 O'Clock for the
Summe;,
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1912-06-22
SUNDAY SERVICES
AT THE CHURCHES
st. Paul's Catholic.

There will be two masses celebrat-
ed in st. Paul's Catholic church to-
morrow by Father Meehan, the first
at o'colck and the second on l0:30
a. IN.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1912-06-22
LOST, sTRAYED OR STOLEN

One black saddle horse, branded III
connected on right thigh. A reward
of $40 will be paid for the delivery of
the animal at Bruno 8 ranch, King q
river, or at Quinn river crossing. st.