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The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1913-09-19
Celebrates
6Sth Birthday

A birthday dinner was rendered
f. X. Bruins last Friday at the home
of his eldest daughter, Mrs. F. E.
Dressler. 1t was in honor of his 6Sth
birthday and all of the children were
present except Miss Mae Bruins and
Ernest Bruins and wife. Those
present were: Mr.. and Mrs. H. f.
Bruins, Mr.. and Mrs. f. E. Dressler,
Herbert and Ernest Dressler, Mr..
and Mrs. H. d. Bruins, Isabel, Cora.
and Henry Bruins, Mr.. and Mrs. F..
Bruins, Elmer and Verneta Bruins,
Mr.. and Mrs. A. E. Brockliss, Ray
mond Brockliss, Mr.. and Mrs. Henry
Neddenreip, Mr.. and Mrs. Fritz
Neddenreip, Mr.. and Mrs. F. Heise
and Mr.. and Mrs. A. F. Dressler.
MI. MI. and Mrs. Bruins have been
visiting relatives here for the past
two months and departed Sunday
for their home in Oakland. Z
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1913-09-19
Athletic Class
Organized by Club

The Carson Valley Improvement
Club has started an athletic class
and the first meeting was held We'd
nesday evening. E. J. Phillips, a
former m nber of the San Francisco
Olympic club, will instruct the class.
He is an expert wrestler, clever
boxer and has much experience in
instructing athletics. He enjoys
the work and those who enter the
class and follow out his instructions
will be benefited in numerous ways.
The organization of the class will
also have a tendency of bringing to-
gether of the club members in
closer relatio ship. 1t is a good
move and one tnat will be appreciat-
ed by club members.
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1913-09-19

Rev. j. H. Thesis of Oakland, vice.
president of the California and Ne.
vada Lutheran Church, is visiting
with Rev. Menzel. He was injured
in an automobile accident at Pacific
Grove several weeks ago, and com.
plete rest has been orderel by his
physician.
While here Rev. Thesis will call
on the members of the Lutheran
Church, in order to solicit subscrip-
tions for new school building
which the Lutheran Concordia
college of Oakland is about to erect
The attendance at this college has
been greatly increased the past few
years and the last convention held
at Los Angeles decided to erect q
$35, 900 building to meet the needs
of the college. The local Lutheran
church will literally contribute to
the funds for this building.
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Board Of
Equalization
In Session

The Board of County Commission
ers, acting as Board of Equaliza-
ton, has been in session at Genoa
this week and expect to complete
their work today. They have had a
big task and have been working like
beavers. A day will be set for hear
ing objection from those who have
been raised.
Several statements filed by tax
payers with the State Tax Conn
mission have been forwarded to
the board for guiding them in their
work. However, it is believed that
these statements will be ignored at
this time. since only a few have
filed these statements. The tax
rate for this year was set on the
old basis and would work an in
justice to the taxpayer. With
full valuation of assessment and a
correspondingly low tax rate the
amount will be about the same as
at present. The present high rate
to be paid upon full valuation of
all taxable property would be unjust
and ridiculous.
If the State Tax Commission
would apply itself arranging for the
new order of things to go into effect
at the beginning of 1914 and before
the tax rates of the various counties
have been fixed, they would be TAX
ing a judicial step.
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1913-09-19
To Construct New
Telephone Line

The Smith Valley Telephone COM
pany will start the erection of a
natalie line between Wellington
and Hudson on October lst. About
the same time J. Wilson and assoc
iates will start work on the same
kind of line between Yerington and
Hudson. The line sbetween Gard
nerville and Wellington is to be re-
stubbed and placed in the best of
construction.
The building of these lines will
give Yerington and the Smith Val
ley section direct long distance serv-
ice.
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1913-09-19
Dance at Waterloo
Tomorrow Night

The first of series of dances to
be given by the Carson Velr-- R"nd,
will be held at Waite rloo &c Y
night. The proceeds OF these
dances will go into uad
being raised by the band to pay for
new bass horn that is to become
band property.
Mr.. Luhrs has generously donated
the use of the hall for the occasion
and expense to the band will be a
very small item.
The band has arranged to give
their next dance at Gardnerville in
about two weeks.
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1913-09-19

A marriage was solemnized al
Centerville Sunday afternoon al
which time Lena Scaramugga he
came the bride of John Biaggi
Justice Champagne officiated at the
ceremony which occurred at the
home of the brides parents, Mr.
and Mrs. Rafaello Cagliari.
The groom recently purchased the
ranch of J. Thomson and the couple
have taken possession of their neA
home.
Congratulations are extended.
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1913-09-19
Reclamation Engineers
Visit This District

the Lake Tahoe project, leads one
to believe that there is a possibility
that the natural storage possibilities
of Alpine county are to be used in
rulings of Secretary Lane, regarding
gineers, following so closely upon the
The visit of the reclamation en-
connection with the reclamation
scheme OF the government now be-
ing advanced in Nevada.
In the event that the government
looks favorably upon the storage of
water in this county. it will be one
of the greatest advancements to ir-
rigated districts of Nevada that couid
possibly take place and is one Of
great importance. Not only would
these reservoirs furnish water for
use OH the great Truckee-C Carson
profit as we'll The Carson valley ha;
thousands of acres of arid land that
could be brought under cultivation
with the advent of storage water be-
ing held back in the proposed dams
in this county. Although, at present.
this is held by private ownership, ard
it is reliably stated that it can he
secured by the government at a very
fair figure and that home builders
could secure it at a very nominal
price, all things being considered.
The arid lands on the east side Of
Carson valley is the best alfalfa soil
that can be found anywhere in the
west. The land now under cultiva-
tion there produces wonderful crops
of both alfalfa and grain; in fact any
crop will thrive almost beyond ex-
pectaiions. This area if brought un-
der cultivation would furnish homes
to hundreds of families and it would
be but matter of a short time when
the newcomers would experience the
same prosperity as do all OF those
who own farms in that productive
valley -,s.ss.ass-,.
Eagle valley. near Carson City. Of
fers the same conditions as are to be
found in Carson valley. Thousands
of acres OF good soil remains idle
for the want of water. With the res
ervoirs at the head of the Carson
river, this land could be placed un-
der irrigation and made to bloom like
the rose. The Dayton section, which
lies in Lyon county, offers splendid
opportunities TO home seekers, pro-
vided that the government takes NJ
the matter of storage of water on
the Carson river.
Should the government look favor
ably upon this proposed irrigation
scheme it will mean that not only
vii the above sections be benefited to
the extent OF millions of dollars. but
that the supply of water for the
tarson-Truckee project will be ma
terially increased and shortage of
water there will never again be
known.
Besides the storage of waters for
irrigation, the reservoirs will be the
means of supplying electrical energy
Tor many sections, and will furnish
cheap power for our mines when they
again revive and begin the production
of ore. The Alpine Argus
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A rmty OF United States recla-
nation engineers spent several days
in Alpine county this week looking
over the storage possibilities to be
found here In the party were =
y Newall, director OF the United
States reclamation service, Engineers
Richardson and Cole, who are con-
nected with the Truckee- Carson r.
rigation project in Churchill county,
Nevada, and Engineer Hopson. They
were accompanied to this county by
w. +. Dresslaer, large land owner
Of Carson valley. and c. o. Danberg
and Joseph Cardinal.
These gentlemen inspected the diff
ferent reservoir sites in this county
and will report their findings to the
secretary OF the interior, with recon-
mendations to either proceed with
the work or abandon it, just as their
Investigations indicate. They first
inspected the reservoir site in Long
valley. which is considered one Of
the best on the Carson river. Dia-
mond valley was gone over very
thoroughly as was Hope Valley. Both
these velleys offer wonderful oppor-
tunities for water storage and would
hold back enough OF the flood wa
ters that now run to waste each year
to irrigate thousands OF acres OF land
in Nevada. The party also went 10
Silver King and inspected the Bag
ley Valley reservoir site.
The engineers will make their re-
port 10 Secretary of the Interior
Franklin X. Lane, who is now in
California.
a little over a. year ago the farm
ers of Carson valley held a meeting
a; Gardnerville and started a move
ment to gain government aid in the
matter OF conservation OF the flood
waters Of the Carson river As A
result petition was forwarded 10
the proper officials at Washington
asking that the matter be invest
gated Later Engineer Richardson
vas sent to Carson valley and spert
several months making preliminary
Investigations. His reports were IA
vorable and as a result the party of
engineers have been making further
Investigations that may result in the
building of storage reservoirs at the
hcadwaters of the Carson river ig
Alpine county. The subject has mel
with favor with the department as n
showing has been made that these
dams would act as feeders for the
larger project at Lahontan and would
prove OF great value 10 that irriga-
even greater favor now than ever be.
fore, inasmuch as Secretary Lane has
recently announced that he would not
permit the beauties OF Lake Tahoe
10 be destroyed by the proTect there,
and that the lake would not be raised
or lowered to any great degree in the
matter OF water storage, 1t has beer
demonstrated ever since that Lake
Tanoe mas ben used for this purpose
that the scheme will not furnish sui
hcient storage water for the Truckee-
Carson project.
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1913-09-19
Lutheran Church Notes

Sunday morning at 1915 O'Clock
regular German services will be held
at the Lutheran Church. Tne
pastor will base his sermon on num-
fers 20, 22-29. Theme: "Aarons
Seliges Ende." All are invited to
attend these services. S. S. at :15.
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1913-09-19

Sunday after services Rev. J. IL.
Thesis of Oakland. will address the
congregation on an I'm mportant
matter. All members Of the L1th-
eran church are requested 10 be
present at next Sundays services.
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1913-09-19
Card of Thanks

We desire to extend our heartfelt
thank TO those kind friends and
neighbors for their assistance dur
ing our recent bereavement. We
also wish to thank the choir.
THoS. WILSLEF AND FAMILY.
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1913-09-19

Now is the time for fall house
cleaning; make it easy with a West
ern Electric-Sturtevant cleaner.
For information inquire of L. N.
Anderson, Gardnerville.
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1913-09-19

Next Sunday the Genoa Lutl eran
Sunday school will meet fo in
struetion. All scholars are request
ed to be present.
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1913-09-19

THos. WMsLEF AND FAMILY.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1913-07-04

This waist is one of the newest mod
els in shirt blouses. and has the
latest style dropped armholes. II
may De made with or without the cen
ter box-plait. and the neck is finish
ed with rundown collar. The
sleeves have novel cuffs and the gen.
eral appearance of the blouse is chic
and stylish.
The pattern t6071) is cut in sizes
"a to AZ inches bust measure. Me-
dunn size will require 2A yards Of
S6-inch material or SA yards of goods
% inches wide.
To procure this pattern send n cents
70 Pattern Department." Of this paper.
write name and address plainly, and be
sure 10 give size and number of pattern.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1913-07-04
Gro BE coNTINUED.)
Millions Spent for Flowers.

Within the past ten years over SIN.
100000 has been spent in the United
States for native mountain laurel and
the rhododendron. The laurel 10
strongly advocated by many patriotic
organizations for adoption as the ma.
tional flower, and It's big sister. the
rhododendron, is even more beautifu,
as to flowers and the luxuriance Of its
evergreen leaves.
Its cultivation in the New England
states has been most extensive and
there are several public roads where
1t is possible to drive for miles along
great lines Of Towering rhododendron
trees in the spring.
In Philadelphia a wealthy flower
lover has spent fortune in deyelon-
ing the different varieties and colors
OF the rhododendron blossoms, and his
garden is veritable feast of delight
during their blooming seasons. For
number OF years he has been in the
habit of opening his grounds to the
public upon Saturday and Sunday aft.
ernoons during the season, in order
that as many as possible may enjoy
the flowers.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1913-07-04

der orders, no man who could lend the
service hand or take turn at coun-
sci. was likely to escape seeing the
commander-in-chiefs handwriting oft
en- enough to keep him In mind Of his
tireless power to foresee and to d.
rect.
A Silent Man.
Washington seemed present In ev-
cry transaction of the war.
And yet always and TO every one
he seemed silent man. What he
said and what he wrote never touched
himself. He spoke seldom OF motives,
always OF what was to be done and
considered; and even his secretaries,
though they handled the multitude OF
his papers. were left oftentimes to
wonder and speculate about the man
himself-so frank and yet so reserved,
SO straightforward and simple and yet
SO proud and self-contained, revealing
powers. but somehow not revealing
himself.
It must have seemed at times to
those who followed him and pondered
what they saw that he had caught
from nature her own manner while he
took his breeding as a boy and his
preparation as man amidst the for.
ests of wild frontier; that his char
acter spoke In what he did and with
out self consciousness; that he had
no moods but those of action.
A Man Without Reproach.
Nor did men know him for what
he really was until the war was over.
His own officers then found they
had something more to learn of the
man they had fought under for six
years-and those six, all of them,
such as lay bare the characters of
men.
What remained to be done during
the two trying anxious years, 1882
and 1888. seemed as If intended for a
supreme and final test Of the quail
ties of the man whose genius and
character had made the Revolution
possible. AT the end of a long civil
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1913-07-04

that reports on this plant give de-
scriptions of 626 different varieties.
1t is, however, probably conserva-
tive statement to say that the peony
interest of the country would be bet.
ter off If about rs per cent. of the
propagation made from the remain.
ing rs per cent. of superior varieties.
1t is not that these rs per cent. of
the varieties are unattractive; far
from it. But the remaining rs per
cent. fill every purpose and have many
more virtues than the medium to in
ferior sorts. BY growing only the
finer varieties, people would become
more and more fascinated with this
lovely flower
One of the most desirable features
of peonies is the ease with which they
can be grown. Given a generous
preparation at the start you can make
a great plantation of peonies with the
assurance that beyond keeping the
ground clean and fertile they may re-
main undisturbed for years. In the
course of time they will get SO thick
that they should be divided and re-
planted, but this is little trouble. Pc
onies thrive in almost any soil, but
DO best in deep rich loan. AS they
remain In one place number of years
1t Is well to thoroughly prepare the
soil, and they amply repay attention
given them. Spade to depth of two
or three feet; add liberal supply OF
thoroughly rotted manure, pulverize
and mix thoroughly. Add little sand
or fine gravel if the soil is inclined
to be sticky or heavy Stiff soil should
be well drained. While the peonies
desire a liberal supply of water, the
ground should not be of swampy ma
ture. Cover the crown three inches
taking care that the earth is wei
firmed. Plant two and one-half tC
three feet apart to allow for future
development. A mulch of coarse
strawy manure is benefit. particu
larly the first season. Keep well
cultivated the first season, after thai
the ground will be sufficiently covered
SO little cultivation is necessary.
On the small lawn a few clumps
VIII give a liberal reward each spring
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1913-07-04

war" said the Marquis de Chastellux,
with noble pride for his friend, The
had nothing with which he could re-
proach himself; but it was these last
years which were to crown this per-
feet praise with its full meaning.
In the absence of any real govern
ment. Washington proved almost the
only prop of authority and law. What
the crisis was no one knew quite so
thoroughly or so particularly as he.
1t consisted in the ominous fact that
the army was the only organized and
central power In the country, and that
1t had deep reason for discomfort and
INSTRUMENTATION.
When once It had served it's pur-
post greatly at Yorktown, and the war
seemed ended at a stroke, the country
turned from it in indifference-left it
without money; talked Of disbanding
It without further ceremony, and with
no provision made for arrears Of pay;
seemed almost to challenge 1t to in
dignation and mutiny
The Army on War Footing.
II was necessary, for every reason
OF prudence and good craftsmanship.
to keep the army still upon war foot.
ing, There are sure signs of peace
no doubt, but no man could foretell
what might be the course Of politics
ere England should have compounded
her quarrel with France and Spain
and ended the wars with which the
Revolution had become inextricably
involved.
'Twere folly to leave the English
army at New York unchecked. Pre-.
mature confidence that peace had
come might bring some sudden dis.
aster Of arms. should the enemy take
the field again.
The army must be ready to fight n
only to make fighting unnecessary
No Power to Raise Money.
Washington would have asspr,aA
the offensive again. would have crush
ed Clinton where he lay in New Yorr.
and the congress was not slaek-as
slackness was counted therein cue
tanning his counsels, But the con
sress had no power to raise money.
had no power to command.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1913-07-04

Tbe states alone could make i pos
.,h,a n tax the country to pay the
army. their thirteen governments
we're the only civil authority, and tney
took the needs and the discontents
a. the army very lightly. deemed peace
secure and war expenses unnecessary
and let matters drift as they would.
They came very near drifting TO an
other revolution "a revolution sucn as
politicians had left out of their reck,
oning and only Washington couid
avert.
Washington Helps Congress.
After yorktown, washington spent
four months in Philadelphia, helping
he congress forward with the Dusr
ness of the winter; but as Marcn q
the new year (17S2) drew towards It's
close he rejoined the army at New
burgh, to resume his watch upon New
York.
He had been scarcely two months at
his post when letter was placed IN
his hands which revealed, more Iuiiy
than any observations of his own
could have revealed II, the pass 70
which affairs had come.
An UnweIcome Letter.
The letter was from Colonel Lewis
Nicola. an old and respected officer,
who stood nearer than did most OF his
fellow officers TO the COMMANDMENT
chief in intimacy and affection, and
who felt it his privilege to speak plain
ly. The letter was calm in temper
grave and moderate in tone, with
something of the gravity and method
OF a disquisition written upon abstract
questions of government; did not
breach its meaning like revolutions
airy document But what 1t proposed
was nothing less, when read between
the lines. than that Washington should
suffer himself to be made king, and
that SO an end should be put to the
incompetency and ingratitude OF
band of weak and futile republics.
An Overwhelming Rebuke.
WdsHluSbOu mt Inv ou56S''iA "A
rebuke SO direct and overwhelming
that Colonel Nicola must himself have
wondered how he had ever dared make
such venture.
BE assured. SIR said the indignan
commander, mo occurrence in thu
course of the war has given me NOR
painful sensations than your informa
ton of their being such ideas existing
in the army. ! am much at
loss to conceive what part of my cor
duct could have given encouragement
to an address which to me seems bi
with the greatest mischiefs that ca
befal1 my country. If | am not dc
cieved in the knowledge Of myself
you could not have found person t
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1913-07-04
Getting Even WITH Justioe.

The prisoner at the bar of the police
court was sore over his treatment and
could not conceal it wholly.
If | should express my opinion OF
this court. your honor" he said, rising
from his chair, would you fine me
for contempt?"
Il certainly should" responded the
Judge, decisively.
Thank YOU" bowed the prisoner.
! wish to extend my congratulations
to your honor and all those connect
cd with the court for the very fair and
impartial trial have received at your
hands"
me prisoner sat down and the
ludge was MISUNDERSTANDING.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1913-07-04
Rutterfllsa His Hobby

During his life the late H. ]. Adams
an Englishman, spent fully 100000 in
collecting butterflies and moths. The
collection. believed to be the most val
liable OF its kind in the world. has
Just been presented to the natural
history museum at South Kensington
About 100000 specimens are contained
in sixty-seven beautifully made ma
hogany cabinets The cabinets are
particularly rich in very rare and
beautiful species. gathered during the
lifetime Of the Enfield scientist
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1913-07-04
me Mass OF Petals and the Sweet
fragrance Of This Peony Makes IL a
Great Eavorlte.

On grounds Of large extent the neonv
Is unexcelled. In the herbaceous hor.
der It thrives from year to var oo =.
- particularly appropriate alony
boundaries, whether alone or Wis
o.ner hardy plants. Massed at turns
VI walks or drives or by the edges =,
steps 1t is very effective. Where ,o I,
' hedges are desired II l.
unusual and attractive, 1t is > en =
eut mower. II picked early lust as !,
Is ABOUT to unfold and allowed 10 ona :,
IN ene mouse 1t win last several DAYS
often a week or more. uass'
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1913-07-04
REVIVAL or PRETTY PEoNY
oId-Time Flower Has Experienced
Modern Improvement and Decided
Renewal of Its Popularity.

The peony is one of the many old
time flowers which have experienced
a decided modern Improvement and
revival Of popularity This is shown
by the recent rapid growth of its
culture and by the larger number Of
varieties that are constantly being
originated and propagated. Some Of
the very ardent admirers of this beau
tiful flower will be surprised to learn