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The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1913-12-27
UP TO MINING MEN
TO DEMAND REFORMS

Although healthy conditions in the
mining industry are essential to the
prosperity of the great metal produc-
ing states of the west, and although
the welfare of the industry is mat
ter to which all the people of these
states should be keenly alive, any
widespread public interest is probably
too much to expect. Popular senti-
ment as reflected in the legislatures is
too often Indifferent or hostile. The
men directly interested in the indus
try must make their influence felt if
the reforms necessary to encourage
and protect capital in developing the
mineral resources of the country are
to be secured. They can make their
demands effective if they will, and
they can do it through organization.
Moreover, the organization required
has been built up and perfected. The
American Mining congress is equipped
to undertake the work. All that ii
needs is funds adequate for the un-
dertaking. 1t stands ready to keep
mining men informed on all matters
affecting their interests, to combat
hostile legislation, and to push ahead
the movement for revision of the
mining Laws. No other work is of SC
much Importance to the whole body
of mining men and there is no other
way in which il can be made so eff
fective. But IT cannot be done with
out funds.-Mining Science.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1913-12-27
MALE STENOGRAPRERS AND
TYPEWRITERS IN DEMAND

The United States Civil Service
commission announces that while it
has no difficulty in securing sufficient
female stenographers and typewriters
to meet the needs of the departments
at Washington, the supply of male
eligibles has not been equal to the de-
mand. Young men who are at least
Is years of age and who are willing
to accept the usual entrance salaries,
which are $S40 and 5000 year, have
excellent opportunities for appoint
ment While the entrance salaries are
low, advancement is reasonably rapid
to those meriting it. The examina-
tions, which any competent stenog-
rapher should be able to pass. are
held each month in the year, except
December, at the principal cities of
the United States.
Full information in regard to the
examination may be secured by ad
dressing the United States Civil Ser
vice commission, Washington, d. c.,
or the district secretary, postoffice,
Boston, Mass, Philadelphia, Pa, At
lanta, Ca, Cincinnati, Ohio, Chicago,
ILL.,, st. Paul, MINI, Seattle Wash,
San Francisco, CAL; .Customhouse,
New York, N. Y, New Orleans, La. /;
,or Old Customhouse, st. Louis, Mo.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1913-12-27
EXACT ATTITUDES OF 5000 g.
PLACES IN PENNSYLVANIA

The United States Geological Sur
vey is publishing a series of reports
containing the results of spirit level
ing in all parts of the country and
giving the exact elevations or alti-
tudes of a great number of points
One of these reports-Bulletin SIS,
"Results of Spirit Leveling n Penn
splvania, 1899 to 19l1'-is available
for free distribution and can be had
or application to the director of the
survey at Washington. The work
during the period covered by the re.
port was done in cooperation with
the Topographic and Geologic Survey
commission of Pennsylvania. The vol
ume gives the exact elevations above
mean sea level of about 2,700 points
in the state, in addition to nearly 250
secondary elevations from records and
Topographic maps of the United
State Geological Survey, including al.
titudes of well-known SUBMITS, eleva-
tions of water surface of prominent
lakes and other useful elevations.
These elevations have been determin-
ed by the survey in connection with
its Topographic surveying. To en-
gineers and surveyors this publication
should be of great advantage, as the
elevations, which have been accurate
IN determined, af1ord a starting point
for a survey of any kind that may be
contemplated.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1913-12-27
COL. PLACE SETS
RUMORS AT REST

Col. E. R. Place, general manager
of the Winnemucea Northern, return
cd Christmas day from trip to San
Francisco and Sacramento. When
seen this morning by a Silver State
reporter and asked concerning news.
paper rumors to tn eeffect that his
road will be built by the Western
Pacific, etc, Col Place replied:
"There is no foundation for these
rumors. The statements that we have
said that the road will be built by
the Western Pacific, Southern Pacific,
or any other line, are untrue.
"We came here two years ago, or
ganized our company and have spent
thousands of dollars in preliminary
work, all of which has been paid for
in real money. We did not do all this
for our health, and expect that the
road will be built, in accordance with
our original plans. At this time we
are not in position to state by whom
il will be built, but as soon as We are
We shall take the public into our con-
fidnce.'
Col. Place will leave for Boise to-
morrow on business connected with
the road, expecting to be absent a
week or ten days. Provided the roads
are passable, he will make the trip
by auto.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1913-12-27
IMPORTANT CHANGE
IN RAILWAY CIRCLES

Another railroad rumor is to the
effect that President Sproule and +.
o. Mccormack will resign from the
Southern Pacific on account of re.
trenchment policies adopted by that
company. Sproule is understood to
receive $4,000 year and McCor-
mack $25,000
1t is also reported that the resig-
nation of Davis as general superin-
tendent received no resistance on the
part of the company.
C. f. Whitney is expected to take
Davis place at San Francisco, Joseph
Dyer of Tucson, Arizona. is slated
fer the Sacramento division and L
+. Rowlands of the Salt Lake divis
ion will go to Tucson. This last is
said to be Mr.. Rowlands' desire in
order to get to warmer climate.
b. A. Campbell, formerly train
master here, and at the present time
assistant superintendent at Oakland,
is said to be the one that will succeed
Mr. Rowlands ON the Salt Lake divis-
ion. Campbell is well and popularly
known here and the local men are
pleased over the prospect of his pre-
motion. Sparks Tribune.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1913-12-27
TREMENDOUS INCREASE IN
NATIONAL DEBT OF FRANCE

| Among the virtues of the republic
overthrow at Sedan in September,
1870, of the third Napoleon, that of
economv is not included. Some
thought the empire extravagant and
opposed it for that reason, but under
| the republic, while the population
has remained almost stationary, the
cost of government has most inordi-
nately increased. From less than two
and one-half the national debt has in
creased since 1870 to about seven bill
lion dollars, and the budget which
was laid before the chamber of depu-
| ties by the government a few days
ago is one of the most discouraging
ever exhibited. 1t discloses a deficit
for the fiscal year 1914 of no less a
sum than very nearly $160,000,000.
This means that although taxes have
almost reached the breaking point al
ready they will have to be increased.
M. Dumont, the minister of finance,
estimates that the expenditures of
the government in 1914 will aggge-
gate 81, ,075 100000, to cover which the
revenue in sight is only $9l5,100,-
900. Herorc measures are therefore
necessary to establish an equilibrium.
1t is not intended, the government
has not dared, so far to increase taxa
tion as to cover the whole deficit.
Somehow or other in the finanri Il
year of 1912 there was surplus of
$2I,00O,00O This is on hand and g
tc be applied to the present emergen,
cy. During the years 1911, 1912 and
1913 sum in excess of $4,000, GOO
was spent in the qualification of
Morocco. 1t is to be returned to the
treasury through the medium Of a
special loan. This leaves M adverse
balance of about 100000 Geo. which
is to be extracted as gently rs posi-
BILE from the pockets of the ia asiayers.
There are to be additional imposts on
land that has been built upon, on pat
ents, on yields of coal mines and on
motion picture licenses. Stamp iuties
will also be required to pro yide L suo-
Elementary $26,000000, and about
$24, 900, 900 more is to be deriv' from
the taxes on mineral waters, on
sparkling wines IN bottles, en- absin-
the and cider and on electric right
gas and acetylene. Mortgage regis
tration duties are to be raised oy one
tenth, and there i to be a boost of
so per cent in the charges on com
mercial oeuments.-Philade'ph In
quirer
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1913-12-27
new DISCOVERY
BY f. s. CHAFEY

J. l.. Stafford has returned from
Inyo county, California, where he had
been for the past several months on
mining business, and is again located
at Oreana. Mr.. Stafford was in Win
nemucca Wednesday, and in speaking
of the new mining district. said:
"The new Carbonate mining dis
trict is situated in Inyo county, Cal
ifornia. The ore is silver-lead and
very rich. While there I made an ex-
animation of several properties for
prospective purchasers, and secured
an option on group of claims.
"E. 8. Chafey, founder of the
camp of the same name in this coun-
ty, now called Dun Glen. has a fine
property there, associated with Jack
Salisbury. The ledge is from six to
fifteen feet in width, and produces
ore running from $50 to $3.50 per ton.
They have go head of horses, in. addi-
tion to a traction engine, and are
hauling to Zuzriskie, station on the
T. & T.. Al miles distant.
"Jack Paymal, also well known in
Humboldt county, has group of
claims across the valley from Chafey,
upon which he is working Is men. He
is now shipping, hauling to Iceland,
on the T. & t., distance of about
15 miles,
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1913-12-27
Rev Willis Expresses Thanks.

AS pastor of the Methodist Episco-
pal church in Winnemucca | hereby
extend most hearty thanks to all who
helped to make our Christmas service
a success. FIRST, to the program csm-
mittee for their faithful and excellent
work; second. to those who eontribut
ed financially so that every child
present was substantially remember
ed; third, to the merchants, who by
discounts and otherwise enabled the
committees to secure the most posi-
BILE for the funds in hand If anv
were overlooked it was unintentional
as we desire to he fair and importial
TO all. Wishing you all a happy
Christmastide, / am sincerely,
THE PASTOR.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1913-12-27
TIME-AFTER CHRISTMAS
Scene-A Department Store.

Girl Clerk-Mame, where's the
poetry booksi A lady here wants to
exchange a cookbook her husband
gave her for book of poetry.
Nervous Uncle-Here toy
trumphet my nephew got Christmas.
Sure it blows. That's the trouble.
Gimme rubber ball for it.
Floorwalker-They can't keep that
old chap home nights by giving him
smoking jacket and slippers. He's
brought them back to exchange for
a corkscrew, a dress shirt and patent
leather shoes.
Miss-Gramma gimme a set of Mis-
Alcott's improvin' books fer girls. |
wanna know if can't exchange 'em
fer silver vanity box.
Bald Man-Here's a pair of mill
tary hairbrushes l got.
Father-Some one gave me pink
silk pajamas for Christmas I want
to exchange them for something a
self-respecting man can wear without
blushing.
Mamma-My little boy got this set
of tools for Christmas. / want to ex-
change them for a new center table.
He sawed the legs off the one | had.
Willie, stop your erying.-Puck.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1913-12-27
P[ATT EXPLAINS
new GAME Law

So many inquiries have come TO
United States Attorney Sam Platt
concerning the new Federal migra.
tcry bird act that he has prepared
for publication the following sum
mary Of the law together with the
present state statute regulating the
protection of game in Nevada. The
full face type indicates the Federal
regulation and the plain type the
state enactment.
Open Season.
Deer (male only)-Oct. 15-Nov. 16.
Antelope, female deer, spotted fawn
No open season.
Mountain sheep and goat-Pro-
tected until Jan. l, 1912.
Mountain quail-Oct. 1-Jan. 2.
Valley quail-Oct. 15-Jan. 16.
Grounse-Oct. 1-Dec. 16.
Bobwhite, partridge, pheasant, and
other imported brids-No open sea.
son.
Sagehen-July 15-Oct. 2.
Woodcock-Nov. Jan. |.
Plover, snipe, yellowlegs-Sept. Is
Dee. 16.
Rail coot. sept,1-Dec. /.
Duck, goose, brant-Sept. 15-Jan. /.
Don Z shoot before sunrise and
after sunset. This means before the
sun appears over the horizon in the
morning and after it disappears in
the evening in the particular locality
in which you are hunting. Don t
sell protected game, except saHdhill
crane and swan. The open season in
cudes the first date but not the last.
Game animals or birds may be
killed at any time for food or cloth
ing by native Indians or Eskimo. or
by miners or explorers, IN need of
food, but game so killed cannot be
shipped or sold.
Nevada county commissioners may
change dates of close seasons on up
land game without altering lengthy
and may open season for shorebirds
Sept. l, but they may not interfere
with the Federal law protecting
migratory birds.
Don't ship or export Nevada pra-
tected game at any time whether the
season be opened or closed.
The Federal act has nothing to do
with non-migratory game or birds
and breeding within the
state of Nevada. These are pro-
tected only by the state law.
If you think the Federal law and
regulations should be changed bet
ter to suit conditions in Nevada,
don u hesitate to write to the secre-
tary of agriculture and give fully
your reasons. You will be granted a
respectful hearing.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1913-12-27
JUDGE FRENCH WILL
RETIRE FROM THE BENCH

District Judge l.. N. Franch has
announced that he will not run for
the judgship of this district at the
expiration of his present term, but
that on or about January l, 1915, he
will move to San Francisco and en-
gage in the practice of law. Judge
French has made an enviable record
as a jurist in this state and in leav
ing he will take unusual prestige with
him to the field in which he will es
tablish himself.
This announcement of Judge
French s will shake the political
lineup for 1914 and will mean the
introduction of other candidates
from this county who laudablv aspire
to the position that will be open at
the expiration of next year.-Chureh-
i'll Standard.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1913-12-27
WEATHER REPORT

Following is the report of the local
weather bureau for the twenty-four
hours ending at a. IN. today:
Highest temperature yesterday, 80.
Lowest this morning, 2.
Mean temperature yesterday, 26.
Normal yesterday, 80.
Depth of snow, 8 inches.
Prevailing wind direction, N, z:
RAY L. FISHER,
Official in Charge.
Weather forecast for Winnemucca
and vicinity-San Francisco, Dec. 27:
Snow; warmer tonight; Sunday, prob
ably snow.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1913-12-27

To improve linoleum that is begin
ming to show signs of wear. After
the linoleum has been washed. with
out soap. and we'll dried apply this
dressing which gives good gloss to
the surface without making 1t slip
perry. Mix a gill of methylatcd spirits
with an ounce of shellac. and when the
shellac is dissolved apply I" the limo
leum With q soft flannel. 1t dries
during the process of rubbing in. and
keeps tbs polish. after II IS washed.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1913-12-27
LOCAL RRIRYe

John Laxague, prominent cattle
and sheepman of Austin, was in town
yesterday.
Miss Vivienne Warren, who is
teaching school at Tonopah, is spend
ing the holiday vacation with her par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. H. Warren.
Miss Margaret Langwith, teacher
OF the National school, is spending
the holidays with her parents, Judge
and Mrs. J. A. Langwith.
j. B. Horton, the Battle Noun
tain merchant, was In town yesterday
Mr.. and Mrs. J. B. McGhie, who
had been at the Hotel LAFAYETTE for
several days, returned to their home
at Salt Lake this afternoon.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1913-12-27
COMMISSION SET
TIES MANY CLAIMS

Charles Herman Sexton, National
Mining Co, left leg broken, $50, pay
ment on account.
August E. Allgewahr, Tonopah,
hernia, $l66 balance due.
J. G. Oxley, McGill, compound frac-
ture both bones of right leg, $45.50
payment on account.
Tony Molinar, San Francisco
Manhattan-leg amputated. $56
Rornes, Waldefar Herder, Man
hattan-Patterson, Cal. = fractured
bones right forearm, $6
Lloyd Witcher Horton, Tonopah,
blood poison, blister on heel, So, tenn
porary disability.
Frank O'Donnell, Virginia City,
injured back and head, $50 payment
on account.
John Todesco, Blair, lost sight of
right eve, $50 payment on account.
A. c. Otness, Goldfeld, lacerated
little finger left hand, infected, $50
temporary disability.
John Johns, Aurora, funeral ex
penses, smotbered to death, $125.
Lee Jones, Tonopah, compound frac-
ture of right leg, $50 payment on ac-
count.
Arvid Johnson, Reno, partial Pott Is
fracture, $50 payment on account.
Walter Jewett, Reno, cut off little
account.
and ribs bruised, $45 temporary dis
ability.
Jesse Palmer, Searchlight, badly
bruised and crushed, $50 payment on
account.
Peter Murdock, Tonopah, second
and third fingers of right hand bruis
ed, $1S, temporary total disability.
Frank Fabbro, Mason, both feet
burned, s15.75, temporary total dis
ability
John Palakamos, McGill, left srm
and elbow confused, $500, temporary
total disability.
Francisc o. Sharrock, Beatty, mid
de finger of left hand, $4, BALANCE
due.
Albert William Edwards, Beatty
! Thomas Seymour Dalton. Tonopah,
! injured head and back, $50 payment
on account.
Louis d. Townsend, Tonopah, cords
right knee strained, $4675, temper
ary total disability.
Walter Scott Patterson, McGill,
both bones right leg fractured, $3.50,
payment on account.
G.. w. Gholson, Goldfeld. sprained
ankle, $34.
Thomas Spracklin, Goldfield, frac
tured skull, $50 payment on account.
Claude Miller, Goldfeld, asphyxia-
tion in raise, 1925 burial expenses.
George Lagle, Tonopah, eyes filed
with small rock, $50 payment on ac-
count.
William R. Ball, Goldfeld, injured
back, $45 payment on account.
William H. Thompson, Tonopah, in
fection of boil on hand, 500, temper
ary total disability.
Frank Harper, Tonopah, hernia,
$3.50, temporary total disability.
| Chris Dragich, Blair, confusion and
burn on left leg, 1927, temporary to
tol disability.
w. R. Jones, Tonopah, first finger
right hand cut off, $50 payment on ac
count.
Chris j. Erickson, Goldfield, left eve
injured by piece of rock, $6.75, TEN
lporary total disability.
Nels Hanson Berk, Blair, three fin
gers on right hand cut off, $50 pay
ment on account.
Jesse T. Swanson, McGill, burned
face, hands and lower limbs, $26 TEN
porary total disability.
William Claus, Tonopah, bruised
left foot, $42, temporary total disabil
ity.
Peter McSorley, Tonopah, left hand
cut, infected, $50, temporary tota
disability.
pn4ar AhIlaaIr nA1l6a1l
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1913-12-27
NEW DISPLAY ADVERTISING
IN TODAY'S SILVER STAT1

. F. Reinhart Company, New :
. Year gifts, page four. {
Q Eagle Drug Company, New Year {
. greetings, page 4. :
q Stephenson Drug Company. Pre-
. scriptions careful compounded,
Q page 4. {
Q Krenkel & Bosch, New Year
g greetings, page 4. g
9 Royal Baking Powder Co., page
. 4.
9 Nixon Opera House, Change of {
Q Program, page l. {
q
q . q q q q q q o q q q q q .
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1913-12-27
CARD OF THANKS

To the many kind friends who as
sisted us during the sickness, death
and burial of our beloved son and
brother, Francis Marion Nofsinger,
and to the members of Winnemucea
Lodge, No. 10, F. & A. NJ, we wish to
extend our heartfelt thanks.
MRS. X. NOFSTNGER
AND FAMILY.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1913-12-27
WESTERN PACIFIC
RAISES BLOCKADE

Yesterday the damage to the West.
ern Pacific roadbed occasioned by the
slide in Feather river canyon the
first of the week was cleared away
and trains began to move. The ava
lanehe occurred at mile post 254h
4gI5 miles east of Oroville.
No. | passed west through here at
1l:40 last evening, on time, and will
be the first through train over the
road since the slide.
Western Pacific Notes.
Route Agent Billingsley, of the
Globe express, has been in town for
the past several days, experimenting
the transfer of express matter to the
Southern Pacific.
Conductor George Gingery and son
Irvine left for Salt Lake City on No.
4 yesterday afternoon.
Mrs. l.. d. Bayrell and daughter,
Ralphine, who had been visiting with
Conductor Bayrell for a few days,
returned to Salt Lake City last even
ing.
Several freight trains which had
been held in the local yards since the
slide, were started west last evening.
Chief Dispatcher Mccormick, of
Elko, was in town yesterday inspect
ing the physical condition of this ter
minal.
soldier train is expected to pass
through here Monday afternoon, car
rying 223 men, en- route from Fort
Douglass, Utah, to the Presidio.
C. J. Smith, of Wendover, has been
appointed ear foreman at this termi
nal, vice A. Anderson, appointed
night inspector.
A night telegraph service has been
installed at Antelope, with I. Robin
son operator.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1913-12-27
LOCAL BRIEFS

F. E. Gorham and A. S. f. Rankin,
owners of the famous "Double-
Square brand of horses, are in town
today from Willow Point.
Mrs. Mary Kerfoot, manager of the
ladies' department of the f. Rein
hart company, is spending the week
in San Francisco.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1913-12-27

Attorney L. G. Campbell is spend
ing the holidays in southern Califor-
MIA.
Attorney T. J. D. Salter and family
are spending the holidays with reia
tives and friends in Carson City.
X. T. jenkins, the Battle Mountain
sheepman, was in town yesterday.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1913-12-27
TOMORROW'S SERVICES
AT THE LOCAL CHURCHES
Methodist Episcopal Services.

The pastor win preach tomorrow at
IL a. N. and 1880 p. m. SUNDAY
school at 10 a. m. You are cordially
invited to attend these services.
P. II. WILLIS, Pastor.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1913-12-27
lNEwLANDs COMING
ON POLITICAL TRIP

A Washington special to the Sacra-
mento Bee says that Senator F. G..
Newlands expects to leave Saturday
for business and political trip to
Nevada.
He and Senator Pittman will agree
soon as to whether John Vardamann
or Benjamin Rosenthal shall be rec
commended for postmaster at Gold
field
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1913-12-27
st. Paul's Catholic.

Father Meehan will celebrate mass
in St. Paul IS church tomorrow morn
ing at 10:30 O'Clock.
The Crib and group representing
the Holy Family, will be in the
chu-ch until January 6.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1913-12-27

Sam Baldwin, the Goldbanks min
er, came in from camp yesterday to
have a piece of rock removed from
his eye.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1913-12-27
Christian Science.

Meeting at schoOIhouse tomorrow
morning at IL O'Clock. Subject,
I" Christian Scienee' Wednesday ev
ening at 1880 O'Clock.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1913-12-27

FOR RENT-Five-room house in up
per town, $500 month, water and
lights extra. Inquire this Office
Advertisement, lw.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1913-12-27
ELY REPORTER RELIEVED
OF SMALL FORTUNE

G.. P. Armand, reported on the
Expositor, was held up Christmas eve
on Murray street, in Ely( while rush
ing home a gallon can of claret. The
holdup man was armed with a n auto
matte and after going through An
nand s clothes found sl.75. 1t is up
to this newspaper scribe to explain
how he happened to have so much
money on his person all at one time
Ely Expositor.
II. w. Duncan and family are
spending the holidays with relatives
and friends in Reno.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1913-12-27

come to your home
and do plain sewing foi 81. 50 per
day. Address p G. Box 5si. Min.
nemucca-Advertisement, .lw.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1913-12-27
FOR sALE-PARADIsE VALLEY

$50 acres, nndeveIoped level land,
suitable for alfalfa, etc., 16 miles be-
yond Winnemucca, one mile beyond
dollhouse. Enquire of II. d. Wick.
man, 1000 4th Street, San Rafael, Cal
ifornia.