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The leader-enterprise. [volume] (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1912-1915, 1913-11-21
Dearborn-Croxton.

Mr.. Warner Winston Croxton,
General Passenger Agent of the
A. B. & A. was married to Miss
Elizabeth Patton Dearborn, of
Birmingham, Ala, Nov. 18th.
The leader-enterprise. [volume] (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1912-1915, 1913-11-21

people, 1t is the city beautiful spirit is at M hee
let each member of the Woman's Club do her part
Go make thy garden fair
Thou workest alone
He whose plot is % thine
Will note and mend his own"
Mrs. w. O. Wooten
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1913-02-15
ANOTHER STRIKE
IS REPORTED

For some weeks there have been
rumore in circulation OF a rich gold
strike made by a prospector named
Mellen, just over the Oregon line
near DEMO and in the vicinity OF Or
oville. Oregon. Yesterday Mr.. Alex
ander and Mr. Sagar of California,
who made a trip north to inspect the
property OF Mellen, returned to Win
nemucca yesterday and left last night
for California When seen at the FL
Dorado hotel last evening the Gen
tlemen were very enthusiastic re
garding the showings and prospects
of the new gold strike and it is their
opinion that it will be the scene OF
much mining excitement and activity
before leng-Humboldt Star
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1913-02-15

WELL ATTENDED

Last evening the Governor man
sion was thrown open to the mem
bers of the legislature and the public.
This was a reception to the friends
OF the family, and all were invited
by Governor Oddie, his mother and
Miss Oddie.
The elegant home was thronged
during the evening with many mem
bers of the legislature. the state of
ficers and their wives. a number OF
the Governors staff and guests from
out OF town.
During the evening light refresh
ments were served, while singing and
recitations followed After the first
guests had departed the younger set
made merry by dancing While the
affair was billed from 8 till II,
o'clock, it was we'll past midnight
when the dancing ceased and all de
cided it was time for home 1t was
one of the most enjoyable affairs
given in the mansion by the Gov
ernor and his mother.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1913-02-15
CIVIC DINNER
DATE IS SET

Arrangements are made for another
dinner to be given by the Carson
Civic Dinner Club, the dinner to he
held at the Guild hall as on the other
occasion, and will be served by the
ladies of the St. Peters Guild This
last mentioned fact is worth while,
as those who before enjoyed their
meals will relish the idea and the
dinner.
The date for this dinner has been
set for February "a Keep it in mind.
Also send in your name early, as
there will be limited room. Leave
your name at Jess Tranter's or with
Rev. Thomas.
During the evening Senator Hor-
sey will speak on the subject of de
linquent children and their treatment.
Senator Ascher will discuss the ex-
animation of school children Other
fitting subjects will be discussed
freely as on other occasions Lieu
tenant Governor Ross will act rs
chairman for the evening.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1913-02-15
bunCO Men Work. on
Nevada Mining Man.
Two Arrests Follow When Ed
Clifford Falls For the Old
Race Horse Game

Arrested as result of his latest
operation in the alleged buncoing OF
Edward Clifford, wealthy mining
and cattle man of Nevada, out OF
$4,000, Joseph Furey, said by the
police to be one of the cleverest
bunco men in the United States, Is
in detinue at the city prison, His
brother, Harry Furey, is under arrest
in San Jose.
Clifford. who i, reputed TO be worth
s 1000. wcrt to Los Angeles two
weeks ago to place his two daughters
in a convent 1t was his first trip
out of Nevada in forty years. lie
met Joe Furey, whose real name IS
George Williams
After a few days OF intimacy Fu-
rev pointed out we'll dressed stran-
ger with large roll OF bills. and
said:
That's the great Juarez pluuger.
who has cleaned up thousands. III
introduce you to him; maybe he can
give us tip on the races
The plunger-Harry Furey-grect-
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1913-02-15
GOOD TINE
At THE BALL

Last evening carload OF Carson
and visiting people went to Minden,
where a Valentine ball was given in
the new hall of that thriving village.
This proved to be one of the most
enjoyable affairs so far given in Car
son Valley The visitors who have
not. been in Mipden before were as
tonished at the elegant hall that the
new town boasts of. it is one of the
finest in the state. The Carson Val
ley people made all the visitors wei
come and splendid night OF dane
ing, with refreshments in keeping
with the program. It was nearing
daylight when the JOY makers re-
turned to this city.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1913-02-15
FILING REPORTS

At the present time there is a lot
of hustling with the incorporated
companies in this state. The annual
returns 20 the United States revenue
office at San Francisco is being made
As several OF the corporations under
went fines for neglect. there is a dis
psition to be on time this year 1t :
tuing up the secretaries and officers
10 see just where they are at.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1913-02-15
SHOW { DANCE
At THE GRAND

Here it is, Cast your optics OIL
this. Get this lineup that the Grand
offers you tonight. a small part Of
tonight's entertainment, although
big feature in itself. is the Pathe pro-
duction OF Fire at Sea" The picture
is spectacular production full Il
har-breadth escapes and thrilling in
cidents. and you will find it most
exciting spectacle. A Vitagraph Re-
nance. will entertain you for twenty
minutes. and then comes the real
scream. "Alkali Ike's Pants. -
"Nufsed."
Now. don't oerlook the real feature
of the evening. the social dance after
the performance. for the Grand man
agement is going to treat you 20
something worth while a five piece
orchestra. including the famous Lit
chenberg orchestra. will play during
the performance and will be retained
to furnish the latest music for the
dancers. Ladies will be admitted 20
the dance free. and small admission
of fifty cents will be charged the gen
tlemen \ real good time is in store
for those alive to taking advantage
of an exceptional offer
The regular children's Saturday
matinee at 2:30 this afternoon
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1913-02-15
MEETINGS
To De HELD

This afternoon two informal meet
ings were held in the Guild room at
the Episcopal church at which dis
cussions on missionary topics form
ed an interesting subject. Rev. G. c.
Hunting, secretary of the Eighth
missionary department, had charge
Of the meetings and gave much valu-
able educational information.
This evening at 7:30 o'clock there
will be an informal meeting of the
gentlemen of the parish This meet
ing will also be held in the Guild
room and all those interested are
invited to attend.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1913-02-15
GE|GER GRADE
To Be OPENED

Considerable agitation is being
heard about town in favor of opening
the Geiger grade, recent travellers IN
that section claiming that ii can now
be accomplished at small expense.
In case of emergency, where hur-
ried trip is necessary to or from Reno
this road is of great usefulness and
value Washoe county has had
man out already, and many think It
is up to Storey to become busy 10
that section.-Chronicle
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1913-02-15

ed Clifford with suspicion, but finally
consented to take him to Pasadena,
where he said he had room where
he got inside information from the
races.
They allowed Clifford to win ST.
500, il is charged, and then he lost
$4,000.
He accompanied the brothers @
San Jose for more betting.
Here Joe Furey exhibited bogus
check for $4,000 to Clifford saying
he was going to bet the whole role
and advis Is Cllffor to do the same,
The miner came to San Francisco
and secured draft for Sll 900. which
was soon in possession OF the
brothers.
Then Clifford became suspicious
and confided in a friend, who laid
the matter before the police
Harry Furey was arrested i'll San
Jose last night. while Joe Furey was
picked up by Detectives Mclaughlin
and Frank Mcconnell today.-San
Francisco Post
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1913-02-15

order to cease firing. Soon detacn
ments OF federals were seen marching
from their positions to the govern
ment aer near the palace, their guns
slung on their backs
WASHINGTON, D. c., Feb. IA
The news of Francisco l. Madero's
voluntary relinquishment OF the pres
idency of Mexico brought relief to
official circles in Washington, in
which the situation in the last five
days hourly had been growing more
tense.
The announcement coming at the
close of the day in which the situa
ton steadily had been turning
against President Madero, hardly
was surprising 1t served instantly
to clear the horizon of the storm
clouds which came nearer as the
prospect of armed interference on
the part of the United States seemed
It was said no definite instructions
would be sent to Ambas ssador Wilson
until he had reported officially the
abdication of President Madero In
the absence of such a report depart
ment officials declined to comment
upon the sudden and dramatic turn
in Mexican affairs.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1913-02-15
STEAMERS SINK

Early yesterday morning two
steamers coIlided in San Francisco
bay and both sank and are total
loss. The Sacramento River freight
and passenger steamer Seminole and
bav freighter, the Corcorhan, came
together in the dense fog and on ac-
count Of misunderstanding OF sig
nails. Several passengers and the crew
were rescued by the life savers.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1913-02-15
TO SELL POWER

The machinery at the Douglas
flour mill was put in operation Mon
day morning and is running as
smoothly as could be expected.
Now that this part of the business
is settled and the moving and in
stalling machinery is through with
and power lines completed the COM
power and lights to the people OF
Gardnervlle They have solicitor
out and from what can be learned
they are meeting with good success.
Courier.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1913-02-15
MINER KILLED IN VIRGINIA MadeP0 RESIGNS Presidency
Falls $50 Feet From Moving Cage.
Mexican Mine Scene of Early
Morning Accident

VIRGINIA Feb 15Ano the mining accident occurred this
morning Steptic we'll known
mi 0 fell antly killed. The
accident $50 when shft off
had hundred
and He ted
realized he slipped the fell distance of $50 feet
As he had fallen to the
bottom of the h picked
the rescue party arrived unfortunate
his broken and death
well
and of in is supposed
nd
MineI Inspecto beens An
follow his arrival from ca
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1913-02-15
Losing Fight Cause of Decision. In
tervention Suspended Pending
New Adjustment

MEXICO CITY, Feb. 14.-The
resignation Of Francisco |. Ma
dero from the presidency is believed
to be in the hands of the Mexican
congress. 1t was authoritatively
stated that Madero agreed to resign
if the senate so wished. The senate
was called into session about 8
o'clock tonight to take action on this
important phase Of the situation
At the British LEGATION. where Sc
nor de La Barra took refuge Thurs
day, it was stated that Madero's res
ignation practically had been ar
ranged for and that De La BarTa
probably would succeed Kim in the
presidency.
Settlement Near
Later. Senior De La Barra, while
proceeding through the streets in an
automobile, stopped and made a
brief address, assuring the crowds
that peace settlement was certain,
and probably would be reached be-
fore morning De La Barra had been
in consultation with both Madero
and Diaz regarding a quick settle
ment in order to avoid intervention
At o'clock tonight General Huer-
ia, the federal commander. gave the
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1913-02-15
WILL APPEAL
BANK CASE

District Attorney Diskin has re-
ceved notice that the receiver OF the
State Bank and Trust company.
Frank Wildes. sooner than pay the
money that Judge Langan decided
belonged to Esmeralda county. hav
ing been deposited as county money
and therefore constituting a preferred
claim, will appeal to the supreme
court Of Nevada The appeal has
already been filed. Goldfield
Tribune.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1913-02-15
ETHEL ROOSEVELT TO WE'D

NEW YORK, FeFb 14-Colonel
and Mrs Theodore Roosevelt made
known yesterday the engagement of
their second daughter. Ethel Carow
Roosevelt. to Dr. Richard Derby, son
of the late Richard H. Derby of New
York, the Times says this morning.
Formal announcement of the engage
ment, it was said, would be made
within a few days.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1913-02-15
BRINGS DEATH WARRANT

Deputy Sheriff Muller OF Humboldt
county arrived in this city yesterday,
bringing with him the death war
rant for Nimrod Uric. who is to De
executed at the penitentiary on the
9TH of next month. Uric has select
ed shooting as the mode OF execution
The death warrant has been signed
by Judge Ducker and has been de-
livered to Warden Cowing.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1913-02-15
ENTERTAINED

Yesterday afternoon Mrs. Nellie
Rountree entertained twenty-five
friends at a luncheon in honor OF
Mrs. Minnie Wildes who has return
eed from South Africa and is visiting
in this city.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1913-02-15
WILL GIVE A DANCE

The attaches Of the legislature are
figuring on giving a dance. The al
fair is billed for the 9th inst, and
from all appearances will be number
ed among the successful social af-
fairs of the winterr.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1913-02-15
DIED IN OAKLAND

William Maher. for many years =
merchant OF Virginia City. died at
Oakland, Cal. yesterday. He was
well known over Western Nevada
and at Grass Valley, Cal where he
resided with his family for a number
q. years.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1913-02-15
CARD OF THANKS

We wish to convey our sincere
heartfelt gratitude to the members
Of the Order Of the Eastern Star, 10
our neighhors, and kind friends who
so kindly extended their aid and
sympathy in our great loss.
MR.. AND MRS. \. WYLIE
AND FAMILY.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1913-02-15
CALLED TO VIRGINIA

Mine Inspector Ed Ryan was
called to Virginia City this morning.
The mission resulted from the deayh
of miner in the Mexican mine, who
had fallen down the shaft
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1913-02-15
MET TODAY

The Parents and Teachers asso-
citation met at the school house this
afternoon Miss Day gave an inter-
esting lecture on matters pertaining
to school work.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1913-02-15
VISITING CARSON

Railroad Commissioner Simmons
and his wife are spending few days
in this city. They are the guests of
Mr.. and Mrs. Shaughnessey
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1913-02-15
FROM RENO

Attorney James d. Finch came
over from Reno this morning. where
he has some legal business on tap.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1913-02-15
FROM THE CAMP

Emil Petersen came up from the
road camp this morning, having a
number Of errands to be carried out
for the progress of work.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1913-02-15

LOST-Either on the V. & T. train
or between the depot and $40 North
Curry ST.. diamond sunburst. 4
reward will be paid by returning
the same to 436 St. Clair ST., Reno.
=. New. w
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1913-02-15
FROM A TRIP

Judge Sweeney and wife, who spent
yesterday in Reno. were among those
t. come in this morning
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1913-02-15

Attorney George Green came up
from Reno this morning and Is busy
about the city today.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1913-06-12
What the Lawyers Tell Us.

Chickens are not ''live stock" This
was the gist of recent opinion by the
interstate commerce commission.
A man has no authority to open his
wife's letters. and he cannot give his
attorney or any other person the right
to open her personal mail
Assistant Patent Commissioner Ten
nant has decided that. while the as
signee of the entire interest in an ap-
plication for patent may be permitted
to prosecute such application for pat.
ent to the exclusion of the inventor.
the patent Office cannot recognize a
party having only an option to pnr.
chase
Under the older common law a per
son was entitled to kill all pigeons
coming on his land. Pigeons are now
regarded as property. however. and are
protected by the law much to the same
extent as domestic fowls This means
that a landowner Is not justified In
shooting them merely because of their
coming on his property, Int he may
kill them where 1t is reasonably neces-
sary to prevent their injuring or de-
stroying his crops
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1913-06-12
WARMING!
washington Experts Want Every One
to Look Out For Bad Vetch Seed.

Washington Experts Want Every One
to Look Out For Bad vetch Seed.
Warning has been issued by the Unit
ed States department Of agriculture
against the purchase of certain lots OF
low grade hairy vetch seed now being
offered by wholesalers. The greater
part of this is imported from Europe.
Recent lots have been found to contain
from 10 to 80 per cent of hairy vetch
seed. the remainder being forms of
spring vetch not hardy in the northern
states or various species Of wild vetch-
es of doubtful value
The seed Of hairy vetch is spherical,
varying from three thirty-seconds to
five thirty-secOnds of an inch In diane.
ter, averaging about one-eighth of an
inch. The seeds of most other vetches
are more or less lens shaped, flattened
at the ends and varying in size. By
spreading small quantity of the mix
ed seed on a cardboard and gently
shaking it the hairy vetch will roll off,
leaving behind most of the vetch seed
that has been used as an adulterant
The color of hairy vetch seed-grayish
black. with greenish tinge If fresh
is another test: also the lemon color OF
the crushed seed.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1913-06-12
arm aua
Garden
HERE'S A COSTLY PEST.
IT'S the Green Apple Worm. Which
Spells the Fruit.

fs the Green Apple Worm, Which
Spells the Fruit,
The green fruit worm is a yellowish
green. naked caterpillar, which eats
INTO the sides of small green apples
win the results indicated IN the pic.
lure. 1t also eats the leaves. When
tuiiy grown 1t is nearly an inch aud a
half long. The caterpillars often make
only small openings through the skin
OF the young apples. but instead OF
healing smoothly these wounds form a
rusty or corky area. which has often
been mistaken for the true apple scab
by persons who have not seen the lat.
ter Similar injury is sometimes done
to the pear. says the Montana agricul.
tural experiment station.
Besides the apple and the pear, a con.
siderable number Of other plants are
fed upon by this insect. including
peach. plum. ounce. c,lrrant. oak,
hickory. wild cherry. box elder and
rose
This species belongs to the same fam.
lily or moths as the ordinary cutworus.
and the parent insect is a duh, night
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1913-06-12
Orchard and Garden.

A neglected asparagus bed on the
place is of little commercial value. and
to take up the old crowns and reset
them would be nnwise when young
plants can be obtained at a moderate
cost and a new bed planted at much
less expense.
Save all of the wood ashes and ap
ply them to the orchard. They sup
ply potash. which is a necessary ele
ment Of fertility. In addition to the
plant food value of ashes. they benefit
the mechanical condition of the soil In
making it mellow and friable.
When the temperature drops so low
some of these nights hang a lighted
lantern in the cellar. about a foot from
the floor. making sure 1t cannot fall
and set fire to the house. The heat
from 1t may be enough to save the
fruit and vegetables from freezing.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1913-06-12

Take a piece of iron two inches wide
and one-half inch thick and long
enough to make a hoop to fit your ket-
tie. make hoop out Of it and weld it
together. then take three pieces of iron
about an inch in diameter and about a
foot long and weld to the hoop for legs.
The legs can. of course, be made any
length desired. but,the legs on the rack
shown are about foot long This gives
plenty of room for wood, and there is
no danger of the kettle falling. An.
other plan may be to use gas pipes with
the legs set III the pipe.-Iowa Home.
stead
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1913-06-12
HOW TO KILL LAWN BUGS.
Various Ways Suggested to New York
Botanical Garden Expert.

Various Ways Suggested to New York
Botanical Garden Expert.
In answer to call published in the
New York Times DR.. w. A. Murrill,
acting director of the New York botan.
ical garden. received interesting sug.
gestions relative to the determination
of white grubs that have killed many
Of the lawns in New York and vicinity
by cutting the roots Of the grass be
meath the sod.
1t Is thought the worm may be crush.
ed by watering the lawns and rolling
them with heavy horse roller. Poi
son Is said to be effective. but for i'm
mediate effects on badly injured lawns
It is probably best in the fall to pillow
and SOW at once the infested areas with
three quarts Of white clover seed to the
acre. DR.. Murril is informed that the
mature beetles. usually called Nav bee
ties or June bugs. may be captured
when they emerge from the ground in
the late spring or early summer. at the
end of the third year Of their develop
ment. by placing tubs of water con.
tanning little kerosene at various
points on the lawn with lanterns sus.
pended above them. The insects are
attracted in swarms by the lights and
dnally fall into the tubs, where they
are killed by the kerosene One ad.
vantage Of this method lies in the fact
that a lawn may be protected no mat.
ter where the insects originate nor how
abundant they may be.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1913-06-12

APPLKs DAMAGED BIZ GREEN FsUrr WORN.
dying moth. which would not attract
attention II 1t were to be seen BY the
fruit grower. The details OF its life his
tory are not we'll known. 1t Is pr0ba BILE
the eggs are laid soon after the leaf
buds open, and the young worms,
Matching few days later. feed first on
the leaves and later on the fruit. They
continue their feeding through the
early part of the season and reach full
size about the time the apples are an
inch in diameter. when they 60 into the
soil and pupate. In the late summer
and early fall the moths issue from the
pupae and pass the winter under any
favorable shelter. In the spring they
resume activity.
Clearly. spraying is the only method
by which we may expect to be able to
destroy these worms. and from the fact
that they feed extensively upon the
foliage. 1t would appear to be easy to
get satisfactory results.
Professor Slingerland Of Cornell uni
versity has pointed out that in the ex-
perience OF some of his correspondents
1t is very difficult to kill this green
fruit worm after the apples are large
enough to furnish food. 1t is probable
that an early spraying would be effect
i've. and we recommend that four
pounds of arsenate of lead be added to
every fifty gallons of lime sulphur or
the tobacco extract applied just before
the fruit buds open. or in water at the
same time or little earlier II there is
no other pest requiring treatment