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The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1913-12-18
INQUIRY ABSOLvES
S.P. AND employees

In special board of iaIry re-
pert, the Southern Pacific company
and its employees are absolvsd from
any blame in connection with collis-
ion at Lovelock, New, on December
Sd, between a Southern Pacific freight
train and wagon driven by P. Z.
Shade, driver employed by the
Verdi Lumber company, in which
Shade was killed and his wagon de-
molished.
Shade, driving a two-horse team,
started from the lumber company's
warehouse, 1920 feet from the cross
ing where the accident occurred. The
wagon road parallels the main track
on the north side for a distance of
l,32O feet He drove the full length
OF this road to the crossing. The lat
ter is in first-class condition, accord
ing to the findings of the board, and
there is an unobstructed view for a
distance of 600 feet, enabling the
pedestrian or driver to see the ap
proach of train in plenty of time to
prevent an accident. The evidence
showed that the engineer of the train
whistled for the station and gave the
regulation crossing whistle. Wit
nesses testified that Shade drove to
the crossing and was apparently GO
ing to stop. He failed to stop, how
ever, and paid no attention to the
crossing and engine bells, according
to the findings of the board, which
attributed the accident to Shade Is
carelessness. The board was compos-
ed +. c. Smith and d. Hickey, assist
ant superintendent; Chas. A. Schroe-
der, manager of the Reno Brewing
company, and J. A. Mcintosh, retired
merchant
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1913-12-18
FORD The POPULAR AUTO
IN NORTHERN HUMBOLDT

That the Ford is the popular auto
in northern Humboldt county is evi
denced by the fact that during the
fiscal year which closed on September
j c. +. Haviland. local agent, sold AZ
of these ears, in addition to four
Overlands and one Cadillac. The
number of Ford ears sold, however,
amounted to several times as many as
all other makes sold during the same
time combined.
On September l Mr.. Haviland sue
ceeded in placing a new contract for
the coming year for so machines. Yes
terday the first carload of eight ears
arrived, four having been sold before
they reached here. Present indica-
tions are that the entire number will
be sold before the close of the season.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1913-12-18
GEOLOGICAL SURVEY AN
ACTIVE FIELD ORGANIZATION

Whlle IN response to public opinion
as expressed by congress, both at the
time of the creation of the Geological
Survey and in recent years, and to
the necessities of pubIic-land admin.
lstration, the greater emphasis has
been properly placed upon the work
OF this bureau relating to the public
domain, yet its activities cover the
whole country, according to the an
nual report recently made to Secre-
tary Lane. In geologic investigation.
held work was done last year in As
states and in Alaska, while general
studies were continued that have no
definite geographic limitations. Topo-
graphic mapping was continued in 26
States, the District of Columbia. Alas
ka and Hawaii, and the investigation
of water resources including the guag-
ing of streams in AZ states, Alaska
and Hawaii, work on underground wa
ters In 10 states and engineering
studies of water utilization ON the
public lands. When there is added TO
this the statistical inquiries covering
every mineral product and addressed
to $4,000 producers, with the accom-
panying study of the nature and ex-
tent of the mineral resources upon
which the mineral industry depends,
y viii be seen that the Geological
Survey is in close touch with the
physical development of the whole
country.
Another measure of the activities
OF the Geological Survey as a field
service may be afforded by the state
ment that during the year 37s field
men of the regular staff, geologists
and topographic and hydraulic en-
gineers, were engaged in field exami-
nations and investigations for longer
or shorter periods. This figure does
not include an even larger number of
temporary assistants. 1t follows that
the Geological Survey is essentially a
field service, and its policy and pro
cedure In the public work intrusted
to IT are based on recognition and ap-
pfeelation of field conditions. Gath
Annual Report Director U. S. Geo
logical Survey)
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1913-12-18
ORIGIN OF THE
Los ANGELES HABIT

San Francisco Town Talk: Has
sayamapa is an Indian word and
means Char The Hassayampa riv.
err is small stream in Arizona Ira
dition says that whoever drinks of
its waters can never again tell the
truth. The water is shipped in large
quantities to Los Angeles and sold
there at fabulous prices to the real
estate brokers. The stream is now so
nearly dry that the fish in it have to
carry canteens to travel up and down.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1913-12-18
White Burglary Case Submitted.

The case Of Sam White, against
whom an information charging bur
glary was filed in the District Court,
was called before Judge French yes.
terday morning. A jury was secured
during the forenoon, after which the
remaining jurymen were excused for
tho term. The case was submitted to
the jury at $3.50 O'Clock this after
noon.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1913-12-18
WEATHER REPORT

Following is the report of the locai
weather bureau for the twentyfot,
hours ending at S a. m. today:
Highest temperature yesterday, 36.
Lowest this morning, IL.
Mean temperature yesterday, 27.
Normal yesterday. 30.
Prevailing wind direction, S. w.
RAY l.. FISHER.
Official in Charge
Weather forecast for Winnemue'-
and vicinity-San Francisco, Dee. Is:
Fair tonight and Friday; continued
cold.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1913-12-18
NEXT SUNDAY SERVICES
AT ST. MARY'S CHURCH

Archdeacon Hazlett will conduct
the following services in st. Mary's
church Saturday, Dec. 20, at 1880 D.
m, evening song and lecture, subject,
The Incarnation in the light of mod
ern Science.' Sunday, Dec. 81, IL a.
m, Holy communion and sermon;
2. m, Vespers and address.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1913-12-18
NEW DISPLAY ADVERTISING
IN TODAY'S SILVER STAT

. Stephenson Drug Co., Christ 9
. mas Cards, page 6. 9
o Western Pacific Railway, Hol- 9
Q iday Excursions, page 2. e
Q Standard Oil Co, "Rayo" q
Q Lamp, page 3. 9
. Southern Pacific, Christmas q
oand New Year Excursions, page 80
g Standard Oil Co., "Perfec- G
9 tion'' Stoves, page 4. g
. Nevada Sugar Co., page 5. 9
o 2
. q q q O O q q = q q O Q 9 Q G
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1913-12-18
passion Play AT
NIXON TOMORROW NIGHT

The Passion Play" a portrayal of
the life of our Savior, will be given at
the Nixon opera house tomorrow even
ing. This is a special hand painted,
four-reel feature, consisting of four
thousand feet of moving pictures, in
90 coors. All Bible students should
attend.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1913-12-18
GOES TO SAN FRANCISCO
ON RAILROAD BUSINESS

Col. f. X. Place, general manager of
the Winnemucca Northern, n LETT for
San Francisco this afternoon on rail
road business.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1913-12-18
LADY TAKEN
TO RENO HOSPITAL,

Mrs. John O'Kane, of Lovelock, has
been taken to st. Mary's hospital,
Reno. 1t Is said that her case is not
the least serious and that she will
probably be able to return home with
In a few days.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1913-12-18
PROVING UP ON DESERT
CLAIMS AT PLATORA

Today Mr.. and Mrs. T. II. Minor,
Frank Christensen, Frank NJ. Stew
art and William Talkington are prov
ing up on desert entry lands in the
vicinity of Platora.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1913-12-18
DIRECTORS OF NIXON
OPERA HOUSE HOLD MEETING

The directors of the Nixon opera
house held a meeting last evening.
T. A. Brandon was elected to fill the
vacancy in the directorate caused by
the death of Judge NJ S. Bonnifield,
and A. F. Trousdale was named chair
man of the board The board is now
composed of the following:
A. F. Trousdale, w. A. Brown, Rob
ert Seeliger, M. Reinhart, Frank Ger
main, G.. M. Rose, j. Sheehan, NJ. b.
Staunton, T. A. Brandon.
IF YOU WANT a Perfect Fountaih
Pen get the Sheaffer Self Filling
Guaranteed by us.
STEPHENSON DRUG co.
"The Corner Drug Store
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1913-12-18
BATTLE MOUNTAIN Wis
ITORS IN TOWN TODAY

Mrs. W. P. Catlin, with her son,
Prince Catlin, and mother, Mrs. A.
Wise, and Miss Merle LeMaire, arriv-
ed from Battle Mountain last even
ing, to spend few days visiting with
Mr. and Mrs. George NJ Ssuthward.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1913-12-18
DELINQUENT TAX LIST
PUBLISHED TODAY

On page 3 of today's Silver State
appears the delinquent tax list for
the current year. In the number of
names and amounts of taxes delin-
quent, it is lightly below the list of
last year, which is considered an un-
failing sign of the general financial
prosperity of the county.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1913-12-18
NOTICE

Order your holly berries now for
Xmas and New Yefrs. Barley sack
full, $1.00; small crate, $500; extra
large crate, $3.50. Address Thad L.
lToppin, Esparto. Yoio county, Califor-
MIA Advertisement ts
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1913-12-18
Platora People Buy Ford.

This afternoon Mr.. and Mrs. T. F.
Minor, of Platora, bought a fve-pas
senger Ford car from c. f. HaviIand
This is the first machine of the car
load lot to be delivered.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1913-12-18
DIR. HYATT REPORTED
IN CRITICAL CONDITION

Yesterday DR.. F. J. Hyatt was
brought in from Rebel Creek by Coun.
t. Physician Giroux and placed in the
county hospital. This afternon the
patient is reported to be in an ex-
tremely critical condition.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1913-12-18
J. j. o'CARROL GAIN
ING STRENGTH DAILY

DIR. G. Y. Hall is in receipt of ad
vices from Reno today, stating that
j. J. O'Carroll, operated on at st,
Mary's hospital last week, for gall
bladder trouble, is gaining strength
daily. 1t is expected that he will be
able to leave the hospital in about ten
davs.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1913-12-18
WESTERN PACIFIC FREIGHT
CASHIER GOES TO fLKO

Guy W. Blair, cashier at the local
Western Pacific freight office, has
been transferred to the Elko office,
relieving Cashier Jameson, who has
been made agent at that station. Mr.
Blair has been relieved here by Banks
Arant.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1913-12-18
Humboldt County's Sheep.

According to a statement prepared
today by Assessor Leonard for the
Nevada Sheep Commission, there were
170,220 sheep assessed in the county
this year, at valuation of $431, 500,
and l,245 bucks, at $6.225.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1913-12-18

W. j. Connolly, representing the
George II. Jung Calendar company,
Cincinnati, Ohio, was in town yester
ay.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1913-12-18

come to your home
and do plain sewing for $3.50 per
dav. Address p. o. Box $50, Win
nemucea-Advertisem 1w.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1913-12-18
Western Pacific Notes.

Sam Moore was here yesterday
with his bridge and building gang
repairing a bridge east of town. The
gang left this morning for Palisade.
Theodore Harte, travelling freight
agent, was in town yesterday.
This mornings special fruit train
consisted of - cars of oranges.
This mornings freight receipts in
cluded four ears of fuel oil and one
of supplies for the company.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1913-12-18
TWO WEEKS VACATION FOR
HIGH AND PUBLIC SCHOOL.

Tomorrow afternoon both the High
and Public schools will clcse for the
holiday vacation. School will open
again on the morning of Monday,
January 5.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1913-12-18
CALDWELL WOOL BUYER
IN WINNEMUCCA TODAY

J. B. Gowan, a woolbuyer from
Caldwell, Idaho, is in town today,
cleaning up the seasons clip.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1913-12-18
Carload Lots for E. Reinhart Co.

Yesterday, via both roads, the f.
Reinhart company received a ear of
Utah Milling Co., Ogden, and car
each of sugar and powder.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1913-12-18
NOTICE OF TEACHERS ExAMI
NATION

The regular semi-annual teachers
examination for Humboldt county
will be held in Winnemucea, beginning
Tuesday, December %, 1913, at nine
clock a. m.
J. F. ABEL,
Deputy Supt. for District No. 3.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1913-12-18

WANTED-To purchase a. second
hand green bone-cutter. Must be in
good repar and reasonable. Address
Silver State office.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1913-12-18

REMEMBER, we do developipg
and all work guaranteed
STEPHENSON DRUG co.
1.-The Corner Drug Store"
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1913-12-18

George Balm came over from Col
conda yesterday, leaving this morn
ing for Paradise Valley.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1913-12-18
New Roundhouse Foreman at Gerlach

S. X. Davis has been appointed
roundhouse foreman at Gerlach, re
heving +. f. Mills, resigned.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1913-12-18

t. J. Defenbaugh, of National is
attending to grand jury duty today.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1913-12-18

Peter Organ, Mill City's grand
iuryman, is in town today.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1913-12-18

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The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1913-11-07
BY NIGHT;
A STUDENT | BY DAY
Young Meeann Fighting Way
Through Law School.

Chicago.-George Howard L~ovequest,
formerly Of Chicago. now of Racine
Wis. is literally fighting bis. way
through the law school Of the Univer.
sity Of Wisconsin. He fights at 1873,
Marquis of Queensberry. when he d
not wrestling with Blackstone. He ID
known in the ring as young McGann.'
and is the only man known here wheo,
has adopted pngilism as a. means OF
paying his expenses in school.
Lovequest was born on the south
side in Chicago. where they develop
..scrappers." In 1910 he entered Wis
consin as a law student and win be
graduated next year. When be entered
he cast about for a means Of paying
expenses. His friend Peter Mccain
suggested boxing. He approved Of it.
and his first professional bout was
was with a man named Britt. at Ore
gon, Wis. Mccain stopped him in the
first round. This brought him to the
attention Of promoters. and since then
he has had no trouble IN getting
matches whenever he needed money.
ranks high as a student and says
that as soon as he IL through school be
also win be through with the ring.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1913-11-07
EXPECT INCREASE
IN PRICE OF COAL
Tax In Pennsylvania May Affect
Entire Country.

New York. Although the retail
prices of anthracite coal may be in
creased 10 cents a ton on account Of
the new Pennsylvania state tax on the
product. there is practically no chance
Of a raise before the first of next year.
said dealers in this city.
The Pennsylvania Legislature i'm
posed a tax Of 2h per cent on the value
of all anthracite at the mines, expect
ing that 1t would bring 100000 or
100000 into the treasury Of the
state.
Political economists agree that It Is
the consumer who pays the tax. The
fear has been that in addition to hav-
ing to do this the retail coal dealer
might utilize the e tax as an excuse
for jacking up the prices on the con
sumner away above those actually war
ranted by the state levy. The tax of
2k per cent on the value Of the coal at
the mines would actually amount to
about 5 cents a ton Of the smallest or
steam making coal and from 8 to 10
cents a ton on the larger o. domestic
sizes. such as chestnut, stove and egg.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1913-11-07
CURRENT WINDS WATCH.
rimspises Lest Ia Stream Two Years
Ago Found Running.

Timspises Lest Ia Stream Two Years
Ago Found Running.
Uniontown. Pa.-That a swift cur.
rent in a mountain. trout stream kept
his gold watch wound up and running
for a full two years is the assertion Of
Albert Miller Of Chalk Hill. who lost
his timekeeper in the stream two years
ago. When the watch was picked out
Of the sand by Mrs. Miller near the
spot where her husband lost 1t the dial
showed nearly the correct time.
Mrs. Miller. while gathering wild
flowers. noticed a glittering object in
the clear water of the stream. She in
vestigated and found It to be her hus-
bands lost watch. She was greatly
surprised to find the watch running
and keeping good time.
Mrs. Miller said that the timepiece
was lying in such a position that the
fast running water had evidently acted
as winder and kept the movements
going.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1913-11-07
NOTTINGHAM CAN'T BE AN
AMATEUR GOLFER IN
ENGLAND.

Abe Mitchell, the noted golfer,
says that he was driven into the
professional ranks on account Of
the intense hostility shown to
him In the last two amateur
tournaments because Of the fact
that he is a workingman. He
says:
MY chief offense has been
that l was born an artisan. In
following my occupation to get a
living. first as a gardener, then
as a chauffeur. I had more oppor-
tunities to play golf than the or
binary British artisan has the
right to expect. There are golf
game classes III England. and an
artisan golfer is not wanted In
amateur circles"
Mitchell says that he fully In
tended to cross the Atlantic to
compete in both the amateur and
open tournaments. but was
warned before his departure that
measures would be taken to pre-
vent him from driving from the
first tee.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1913-11-07
APpLEGARTH's STANDING.
Noted English s~printins Champion 70
Under Suspicion.

Under Suspicion.
England may lose her star sprinter
before the time for the 1916 Olympic
games at Berlin rolls around. w. r.
Applegarth Of the Polytechnic Har-
riers, by long odds the greatest sprint
er that England has developed in the
last decade, is under suspicion as to
his amateur standing and it is .
pretty we'll known fact that the Of
f1cials of the Amateur Athletic ass0-
citation are seriously considering start
ing something in Applegarth's direc-
ton. Applegarth is q messenger by
profession, and as such he is supposed
to draw down a very small stipend.
Despite this fact, since he has become
prominent as an athlete Applegarth
has been able to be away from his
work a great deal and has become
nearly as famous as a tourist in Eng
land and Scotland as has Secretary
Bryan in this country. In England
athletes are not allowed to accept
car fare expenses from the promoters
oI aluietlC Salaes, dlIu lhe 111is'AoAA
officials are considering asking Apple
garth where he gets the money to do
80 much travelling.
The British officials eve start an
inquiry as to an athletes amateur
standing until they have 1.-The goods
on the man they are after. Therefore.
If Applegarth is called before an In
vestigation board, 1t is fair to assume
that he will walk the plank, as Alfred
Shrubb did several years ago.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1913-11-07
PACKING A SUIT CASE.

How to Comfortably Arrange Ones
Belongings In = Small spacs.
Packing a suit case is a problem to
the woman who wishes to arrive at
her destination with her clothes fresh
and dainty. Many a frock has been
ruined by jamming it into a case with
out thought Of consequences. Pack
away all the underwear and accesso-
ries first, and make ire there is plen-
ty of room left for your favorite frock.
Present day underwear does not take
up much room. The necessary changes
can be packed in a very thin layer in
the bottom Of the case. A thin silk
petticoat Or one Of crepe de chine or
wash net spread the full length and
breadth Of the suit case takes up only
q fraction Of an inch. Stockings are
never seriously inconvenient, for they
can be tucked in corners Or inside the
shoes.
As to shoes. II WALKING shoes are
worn a pair Of house shoes and a pair
Of evening slippers are all that are
needed. Shoes at best. even in this
year Of thin kid and French heels and
pointed toes: take up a lot Of room.
and the packer generally gives a sigh
OF relief when they are safely disposed
of.
A few layers Of tissue paper will be
found convenient in packing the, suit
case. They are as effective in keeping
frocks free from dust as muslin cases
aud certainly take up less room.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1913-11-07
AUTOS FOR PARCEL POST.

Forty-one Motor Trucks to Be Put n
Operation, Three In Brooklyn.
Washington. = Postmaster General
Burleson announced the purchase by
the postofice department Of forty-one
automobiles to be used in the collec.
ton and delivery Of parcel post matter.
Twenty, Of the machines r powerful
trucks. designed and constructed espe'
cially for the needs Of the parcel post
in large cities.
Three Of the trucks will be sent to
Baltimore. three to Brooklyn, N. T.;
two to Buffalo, two to Louisville, -four
to Minneapolis and six to Philadelphia.
The postmasters Of those cities have
been instructed to keep a minute &C.
count Of the expense Of operation and
maintenance Of the vehicles. SO that
comparisons may. be made with the
cost Of rented machines.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1913-11-07
How 20 Care For . Silk umbrsII,

How 60 Care For . Silk umbrslla.
When coming In with a wet um-
brella stand It handle down to dry,
then wipe on the handle and ferrule
and turl. the silk sections. n the silk
gets. a spot on Il remove It with. d
silk rag. warn, water and soap. Clean
. gold or silver handle with whiting.
wash d china handle In warm soap
suds. rub up a wooden handle with b
very slightly oily rag. A good way
to mend a silk umbrella Is to wet a
piece Of black court plaster and fasten
It to the silk just under the tear and
let 1t dry.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1913-11-07
JOHNSON SIGNS FOR $4,000.
Washington Pitcher Now Highest
SaIarisd Of His Craft.

Washington Pitcher Now Highest
saIarisd Of His Craft.
Walter johnson, the Washington
American league clubs great pitcher,
signed his 1914 contract at a salary Of
$4,000 for the season. 1t did not take
johnson and Manager Griffith long to
come to terms. The Washington man
ager wanted, the pitcher to sign for Q
term of three years, but johnson r.
fused.
1t is believed that the salary the
Washington club has agreed to pay
Johnson next year makes him the high
est salaried twirler in baseball, and
the opinion. among fans is that be u
worth every cent Of 1t. =
johnson has been a member Of the
Washington club since the fall Of 1907
and was a success from the start. He
Is twenty-five years old and, according
to experts, should be a better pitcher
ten years from now than he IL today,
as. he possesses an easy delivery and
cuts loose with terrific speed with ap-'
parently nj effort.
Johnson's record this seaso is the
best he has established since he en-
tered professional ranks. He has won
thirty-six games and lost eve He r.
leading both leagues in the matter Of
games won: ~ r.
The big pitcher signed a three year
contract in April, 1910, calling for $1,000
a season, after holding out for nearly
q month. a. "a