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The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1913-06-07
TAXATION
IN NEW YORY CITY

In planning the isues to be presented
to the people IN the coming municipal
campaign, the politicians, reformatory
and otherwise, seem to have overlook
ed the appalling and rapidly increasing
burden of taxation under which the
property owners and rent payers of
this city are staggering.
After all, the people themselves
make the isues upon which elections
are really decided, whatever the politi-
cal committees say or do.
The miles and miles of "to let -
signs on dwelling houses, the immense
stretches of vacant business buildings
and the sight of real estate in almost
every part of the city begging in vain
for purchasers at prices far below the
assessment values upon which they are
taxed offer an impressive warning that
municipal extravaganza has reached
its utmost limit.
Nothing like it has ever been seen
in New York before. The evidence of
increasing spendthriftness, which op-
presses even the humblest rent payer,
whether he knows 1T or not, stares at
the taxpayer from every side. III Is
useless to point to the tax rate OF
$1.s1 That figure is mere trick
intended to hide the effects oi govern
mental extravaganza that Is bringing
ruin to the taxpayers.
The pain truth, which can be con
frmed in any real estate office IN Ne"
York. is that perhaps 10 per cent
the houses and lands are being to-
ON assessed values beyond their selling
prices in the open market.
Hundreds of buildings are offered
for sale at prices considerably less
than the values on which hey are
taxed. Yet the air is full of the voices
of expectant candidates or the may
orality and other high municipal offices
nroclaiming new and ingenious ways
Of spending more millions and making
the taxes higher than ever.
Tn 1900 the cost of the city govern
u,aat was S90,77s,972. In 1918 the
budget has reached the enormous total
~ Sle2. .7O9, ,342.-New York Mail
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1913-06-07
wine EN- ROUTE
TO PEERLESS ONE"
Especial to the Silver state.)

Especial to the Silver State.)
RICHMOND, Calf, June "A
special Pullman car conveying a case
of California's choicest grape juice,
sent by the city of Richmond, Califor-
MIA, is speeding across the continent,
attached to the Pacific Limited,
which left here yesterday.
The grape juice is enclosed in an or
namental case made of eucalyptus
wood at local furniture factory. The
case bears silver plate with the pre-
sentation inscription and the words
Diplomatic Peace Cocktails, Califor-
MIA s Best 1t will be presented to
the secretary of state with due for
mality.
Incidentally there will be in the
special car delegation of business
men from the new California seaport,
terminal of the Santa Fe and home
of the Standard Oil refinery, Pullman
works and other large plants, who are
going to Washington to present to the
rivers and harbors engineering board
the data concerning harbor enlarge
ment project for which this city has
voted $1.170,000 in bonds as a starter,
but that case of grape juice has taken
the center of the stage and is being
commented on all over California
The Richmond Harbor Special''
was what the business men here fond
ly hoped the fast train would be call
ed and that name was getting vogue
with gratifying rapidIty when the
grape juice present to the secretary Of
state showed it aside with one thrust
and took the center of the stage.
However, the enterprise of this young
est of coast cities looms high.
The "Grape Juice Special is what
the train is being called now, and it
is rolling across the country under that
name. The box with its silver inscrip-
tion is on exhibition in the special car
of the Richmond delegation. On the
train and at the stations it is an OBJ
ject of curiosity. A baggage ear full
of California vintages that have gone
beyond the grape juice stage is max
ing the Richmond car popular.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1913-06-07
ROCHESTER mining
SUIT NOW ON TRIAL

The big mining case of the Stevens
Bros. and Dr. George against Joseph
Nenzel and the Rochester Mining
company started Tuesday morning in
the Federal Court before Judge Far
rington, saws the Carson News. The
plaintiffs are suing Nenzel for a half
of all his holdings in Rochester upon
the ground that they were partners
and that he made false representations
to them as to the value of the prop
critics so as TO buy them out cheap and
make a big stake for himself A
month ago Judge Harrington decided
that the plaintiffs were entitled to an
injunction tying up all of Nenzel's in
terests. Upon the hearing for the in
junction much testimony was given
to establish fraud and today the at
torneys agreed that this testimony
should be considered a part of the
case now being heard. Jerry Sheehan,
cashier of the First National bank of
this morning. He told of how Nenzel
had turned down an offer o. $125,000
and 100000 shares of stock which he
and Frank Stall had offered for the
property and how this was done right
after Nenzel had bought out each of
his partners for five thousand dollars.
Frank Stall testified for the plaintiffs
and corroborated Sheehan in this re-
spect. He also stated that this big
offer was made after he had visited
the property He told about rumors
he had heard about the ore in the big
ledge averaging sixty dollars to the
ton. J. T. Conan, mining man from
Salt Lake City, gave evidence for the
plaintiff He said he had an option
to buy 100000 shares of the stock for
10000; that he had made all but the
last payment and didn't propose to
paw the balance because a the money
in the treasury was being spent for
expensive superintendents and Office
purposes He said that he examined
the properties only few days ago and
that they were in spendid shape and
undoubtedly very valuable. G. n. Mil
ler. of Winnemucca, told of conver-
sation he had with Nenzel three days
after he had bought out his partners
in which Nenzel told him he had one
of the richest mines in the state. One
of the plaintiffs, Peter SteSsns, was
on the stand when court adjourned. He
told how Nenzel came to Salt Lake to
get his option; told him he was offer
I ed $4,000 for the property that the
ore was only FIVE dollar ore and that
$4,000 was a big price. He also
testified that the property originally
belonged to his brother, Hutchinson
/ Stevens; that he had been the origi-
nal locator and that Nenzel was taken
in as partner and given one-quarter
interest. A big bunch of witnesses
are in town to testify. Attorneys J. P
O'Brien. Sam Platt and A. K. Wheel
er represent the plaintiffs and Mayne
! It. Wilson and Brown & Belford
the defendants. The case will probab-
/ lv take all the week
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1913-06-07
RADICAL CHANGES MADE IN
CALIFORNIA; AUTO LAWS

The session of the California legisla-
ture just ended created, in addition to
the widely discussed alien land bill, a
measure completely remodelling the
automobile laws of the state As the
second state in the Union in the num-
Der of automobiles owned, this action
assumes more than ordinary import
ance.
Under a new law which has just
been signed by Gov. Johnson, a new
license system is established new
rules of the road created and radical
departure made, at least so far as
western states are concerned, by trans
ferring the issuing of licenses from
the secretary of state to the state en-
gineer.
Another notable feature of the new
law is its provision regarding the
automobile warning signal BY its en-
actment California becomes the first
state to legally define what constitutes
an adequate signal, and also to make
unlawful the use of all signals " for
any purpose except as warnings of
danger.
The law provides that every motor
Venlcle small bt cpulppcu Win sly
Mailing device "eapable of emitting an
abrupt sound, adequate in quality and
volume to give warning of the ap-
proach of such vehicle.
This section of the law was framed
only after most careful consideration
of the subject by representatives Of
motor organizations and others. and =
study of the regulations in force in
the large cities throughout the eoun-
try. The topography of the state and
its widely varying road conditions
made the question of the warning sig
nal an important one.
In investigations which preceded
the passage of the law the made
auaey of the horn blown by rubber
bulb had been shown so clearly that
even non-motorists agreed that some
thing should be done in the interest of
public safety to require a signal of
greater effectiveness. 1t is interest
inc to note that only a small minority
of the state legislature are automobile
owners.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1913-06-07
COUNTY BOARD IN
SPECIAL SESSION

The board of county commissioners
met in special session this morning,
with Chairman Haviland, Commission
ers Byrnes and Cooper in attendance.
The principal business of the meet
ing was canvassing the vote east at
Tuesdays special election on the
question of incorporating the town of
Winnemucca. No change was made in
the unofficial figures of 121 for and III
votes against the proposition.
Several county bills, which were re-
ferred to the district attorney at the
regular meeting Monday, were con
sidered
A number of applications for liquor
licenses were filed.
The board adjourned at about 4
o'clock this afternoon.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1913-06-07
PROMINENT mining
MAN UNDER CLOUD

Yesterday. in the District Court,
Chris Wolf, as administrator of the
estate of Henry C. Sommers, deceased,
brought suit against J. w. Wenzel, as
principal, and p. II. Wolf and J. A.
Mcintosh, as sureties to a bond, to re-
cover the sum of $500.
The complaint alleges, substance,
that said J. W. Wenzel was appointed
administrator of the estate of said
Henry C. Sommers, deceased, and sold
real estate and other property for a
sum of money, and has failed to ac-
count for 81 800 of said sum, and is
now an absconder. Upon complaint
of the heirs of the estate, Wenzel's let
ters of administration were withdrawn
and Chris Wolf appointed in his stead.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1913-06-07
HOW TO GUARD AGAINST
SHOCK FROM ELECTRICITY

With electricity becoming more and
more part of everyday life, the ne
cessity for caution in regard to its
use should remain uppermost in our
minds. Fatal or severe injuries re-
ceived from contact with electric light
fixtures and other wiring in households
are not common in Philadelphia, but
it does not follow that persons should
not be warned.
Throughout the country there have
been many deaths due to electric
shocks where poor insulation was to
blame. Insulation may wear off; con
sequently, it is a good thing not to
handle exposed wires. Among the
most common dangers of electricity is
that in connection with water. A per-
son should never touch an electric
light fixture while turning on water
faucet, or while standing in bath
tub or on a wet floor, or while stand
ing barefoot. Likewise never attempt
to use an electrical machine while in
the bathtub There have been cases
where bathers have attempted to use
electric vibrators while in tub of
water, and the results have been ser
ious.
Two telephones should never be
grasped at the same time, and neither
should a telephone and an electric
light fixture. Loose electric wires of
any sort should be avoided and never
touched Trying to get slight shocks
may be entertaining, but 1T is danger
ous, for electricity is treacherous. In
trolley ear on rainy day never
touch any of the electric lamps OF
metal decorations in the ceiling of the
car with an umbrella or hands.
Because dangers of electrical shocks
are infrequent is no reason they should
be invited by recklessness and disre-
gard. And, just the same as children
are taught to avoid trolley and rail
road accidents, so they should he edu
Gated as to Observation-Disclosures
Record.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1913-06-07
TURNING OUT GOODS
IN THE NEW BAhEoVhN

The City bakery has completed its
new mechanical department ana Is
now turning out goods from the new
brick .bakeoven. Under the same rooi
with the oven, which is 9xll feet IN
dimensions. with capacity OF ooo
loaves at a single baking, is large
airy and light work room, where 'ne
dough is prepared. Proprietor W. !;
Diehl employs only competent heiP anu
will deliver all telephone orders III
time for the next meal after receiving
same.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1913-06-07
HOT WATER HEATING SYSTEM
FOR REINHART RESIDENCE

W. ". Richardson has lust finished
"'roughing in' Ed Reinhart IS new
residence, situated on First, between
Bridge and Melarkey streets, for a
hot water heating system and an
Arco vacuum cleaning system. The
latter is the first to be installed in any
house in town.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1913-06-07
WILL. ATTEND GOOD LOADS =.
CONVENTION AT BOISE

Commissioner Haviland will leave
this evening for Boise, Idaho. where
he will be one of Nevada 5 Delegates
in the National Good Roads conven-
ton, to be held in that city next week,
having been appointed by Governor
Oddie. At the convention Mr.. Havi-
land will read paper on the road
work that has been accomplished in
Nevada during the past year.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1913-06-07
NEARLY ALL OF COUNTY'S
WOOL HAS BEEN SHIPPED

Practically all of the wool along the
line of the Southern Pacific and West
ern Pacific railways has been shipped
east on consignment. With the ex-
ception of McDermitt. about every
thing in the northern part of the coun-
ty has been contracted for, to he ship
ped east on commission.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1913-06-07
Sues on Promissory Notes.

Yesterday Judge Thomas L. Mitch
ell, formerly of the White Pine county
bench, but at present practicing at
torney of Salt Lake City, filed a suit
in the District Court, entitled M. r..
Evans VS.. Seven Troughs Eclipse Gold
Mining Company. The action is to re-
cover the sum of $5,023.90, alleged to
be due plaintiff from defendant on
four promissory notes, together with
interest and costs.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1913-06-07
J. D. MARINER MUSIC HOUSE.

The factory house. No lobbers, no
agents. sell pianos for s2s5.ooi otn, %
ers ask $4,000. | sell players pianos
for s4s5.OO; Others ask $4,000. Phono'
graph, band and string instruments
books. Popular sheet music, 10 cents
Buy at home and get eastern prices
and terms. I keep all instruments IN
sured and tuned. 123 n. virginia Oh
Reno, Nevad. Box 422.-Advertise-
ment, Jul7.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1913-06-07
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND
COUNTY WILL IMPROVE ROAD

Commerce meeting it was voted to en-
ploy the necessary men and teams to
put the wagon road between Golconda
and Winnemucca in good condition.
The work will be started about a
week from Monday, upon the return Of
Commissioner Haviland from the
Boise Good Roads convention.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1913-06-07
OUTFIT LEAVES TO
BRING IN PARADISE WOOL

This morning the outfit of the Sum
merfeld- -Pearce company left for
Paradise hill, to bring in load of
wool for Forgnone.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1913-06-07
LOADING WITH MACHINERY FOR
CONTINENTAL LAKE PROJECT

Today f. B. Hill, managing director
of the Continental Lake irrigation pro-
ject, is loading an outfits with machin-
cry for the Continental Lake irriga-
tion project.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1913-06-07
TWO MORE DAYS OF DISH
BARGAINS AT GOLDEN RULE

The threeday bargain sale Of china.
ware, glassware and graniteware at
the Golden Rule store will be continu-
ed Monday and Tuesday. This is due
to the fact that a large belated in
voice of the goods mentioned reached
Winnemucca this morning.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1913-06-07
st. Paul's Catholic.

Tomorrow there will be but one
mass. at IL O'Clock, after which a
special collection will be taken up for
water and light expenses.
Mass at Golconda tomorrow morn
ing at o'clock.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1913-06-07
TOMORROW'S SERVICES
AT The LOCAL CHURCHES
Methodist Episcopal.

The regular services will be held
tomorrow, June s. Sunday school at
9:45 a. m. Preaching at IL a. m. and
8 p. m. by the pastor.
!. III. HENRY, Pastor.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1913-06-07
FREIGHT RECEIPTS AT
SOUTHERN PACIFIC STATION

During the past two days there have
been received at the Southern Pacific
station a car of corn for Haviland &
Hoskins and a car each of Budweiser
beer, lumber and corn for the f. Rein
hart company.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1913-06-07
SPECIAL SUNDAY DINNER
AT THE ELDORADO CAFE

Take your Sunday dinner at the
Eldorado cafe. Choice Goleonda spring
chicken, young turkey, all kinds of
berries, fresh tomatoes, ice cream and
cake. Private diningrooms for par
ties. Come early and avoid the
ush.-.Advertisement.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1913-06-07
GUYON TRANSFER co.

Trunks moved, 25 cents. Light and
heavy hauling and storage. Quick
service, low rates. Phone 422, Wells
Fargo express office.
Advertisement, If.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1913-06-07
Christian Science Society.

Services at the schooihouse tomorrow
morning at IL o'clock. Wednesday ev-
ening at s o'clock. The public is in
vited.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1913-06-07
FINISH wINNEMUCCA STATE
BANK & TRUST BUILDING

Workmen have completed the front
of the Winnemucca State Bank &
Trust company's building, and it pre-
sents a massively handsome appear
ance.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1913-06-07
Baptist Church.

Prayer meeting every Thursday
evening at 1880 p. m. Sunday school
every Sunday at 10 a. m. Preaching
service the first and third Sundays in
the month at IL a. m. and 1880 p. m.
All are invited to attend.
H. f. COLBY, Pastor.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1913-06-07
Marriage License Issued.

Today Clerk Davey issued mar
riage license to Floyd Leslie May and
Laura Parker. both of Mazuma.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1913-06-07
NOTICE OF TEACHERS EXAMI-
NATION

The regular semi-annual teachers
examination for Humboldt county will
be held at the District school building,
beginning Monday, June l6, 1913, at
8 o'clock m.
j. f. ABEL,
Deputy Supt. for District No. ,.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1913-06-07
A. C. FISHBURN STARTS
UP A TRANSFER BUSINESS

A. C. Fishburn has taken a layoff
with the Winnemucca Mercantile com
pany and has established a transfer
business.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1913-06-07
HORSES SHIPPED

One ear of horses was shipped over
the Western Pacific railroad on June
2, 1913, from Winnemucca to Oroville,
California, by Roy Nelson, in car No.
81 ,399. Number of horses, 30. Four
horses branded N, left stifle; four
horses branded 20, left stifle; four
horses branded 5, left stifle; five
horses branded quarter circle over A,
left stifle; one orse branded quarter
circle over 5, left stifle; six horses
branded l., left stifle; one horse
branded 7 l. over bar, left stifle; one
horse branded G over J, connected,
left stifle; three horses not branded.
Inspected by s. G. LAMB.
One ear of horses and mules were
shipped over the Western Pacific rail
road on June 2, 1913, from Winnemuc-
ca to Oroville, California. by Chas.
Farrell, in car No. d. & r. G. 37,354.
Number of horses, Is. Four horses
branded up, connected, let stifle;
one horse branded bar over s l., left
stifle; two horses branded quarter cir
Gle over s. left stifle; one horse brand
ed F b, left stifle; one horse branded
o rowlock, left stifle; one horse bran
ded c F, left stifle; two horses brand
ed V. left stifle; two horses branded
double triangle, left stifle; one horse
branded w, lert shoulder; one horse
branded J X. connected, left shoulder;
one horse branded l. D, right shoulder;
one horse branded horse shoe. right
stifle; four mules branded v, left
stifle; one mule branded 5 B, right
shoulder, and cross, right stifle; one
mule branded NJ l.. left stifle; one
mule branded C M, left stifle; one
mule branded pear brand, left stifle;
one mule not branded. Inspected by
s. G. LAMB.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1913-06-07
NELSON'S IN SALT LAKE,
EN- ROUTE TO THE EAST

Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Nelson and
their son, Ralph Nelson, are in Salt
Lake City. They stopped off there
for a few days, en- route to the east.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1913-06-07

FOR SALE-Good upright piano. at
bargain. Address, Box 422. Reno,
da-Advertisement. 1w.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1913-06-07

LOST-One combination oil and cleo
tric side lamp. Please return to
| w. Hebard
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1913-06-07
Change IN ". P.
MASTER MECHANICS

d. X. Kreis his been promoted from
the position of road foreman of en-.
gines to master mechanic at the West
ern Pacific Elko shops. He succeeds
u M. Briggs, who has been transfer
red to roundhouse foreman at Stock
ton Yesterday Mr.. Kreis passed west
through Winnemueea, accompanying
Mrs. kreis to California, where she
VIII visit with friends for the next
two weeks.
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Lecture at Station Tomorrow.

Tomorrow, at about Las p. M, DR..
huntington, chief surgeon of the
Western Pacific Railway company, will
give talk to employees and their fam
lies on topics of interest to them, in
eluding safety first, in the ladies ;
waiting room of the Western Pacific
depot at Winnemueca.
The management is very anxious to
have as large an attendance as is pos
slbie at this lecture and they hope that
all those who are in town and can pos
sibly do so will avail themselves of
the opportunity afforded.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1913-06-07
WILL OPEN SEASONS WORK
ON HUMBOLDT PIONEEk MINES

J. c. Weir, president of the Hum
boldt Pioneer Mining company, arriv-
ed from San Francisco yesterday,
bringing the balance of the equip
ment for the reduction works in pro-
cess of construction. Last season Mr..
Weir nearly finished the plant, but
was caught by the cold weather. He
will leave for the mines, situated near
DEMO, as soon as he can make ar
rangements to have the machinery
freighted in.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1913-06-07

Yesterday G, NJ. Rose, Frank Case
and Mr.. Dixon went out to the "Yel-
low Dog'' mine, in Pine Forest range,
reurning last evening.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1913-06-07
Western Pacific Personals.

w. j. Leary has been appointed
" third trick" operator at the West
ern Pacific station, succeeding w. II.
Gass. transferred to Beowawe.
II. j. Davenport, assistant general
freight agent, was in town yesterday.
Yesterday G. II. Ballantyne, divis-
ion engineer, was in town.
J. r. Douglass, delegate from the
local lodge of Brotherhood of Train
men TO the San Francisco convention
Of the order, returned home yesterday.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1913-06-07
Reduction in Freight Rates.

Pacific, has been notified by the traffic
department of important reductions in
class rates between Salt Lake City
and Winnemueea, which will become
effective on that road July l1th. The
reductions are as follows, the rates be-
ing for 100 pounds:
Glass l, from $1.54 to 1924; class 2,
from SIPS to $s105; class 3, from
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1913-06-07
Freight Movements.

This morning FIVE carloads of mixed
merchandise were received for local
merchants
This morning five carloads of fuel
oil were received for use of the com
pany at this terminal.
The Nevada Hide company shipped
a carload of bottles east yesterday.
Yesterdays freight train carried a
carload Of California vegetables, des-
tined TO Denver.