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Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1913-06-18
TUBERS ARE
THREATENED

According to a statement made by
Eugene II. Grubb, potato expert for
the Union Pacific and Oregon Short
Line railroads. the entire 1913 potato
crop is in danger o. destruction by
a disease which has attacked the
plant in all sections of the country
Mr.. Grubb. who is regarded as an
authority on potatoes, says that If
the spread of this disease is not
stopped at once future generations
will speak to the tubcr as a whole
some vegetable which became eN-
tinct owing to conditions with which
sciences were unable to cope.
In order to eliminate the disease.
which has now spread to all parts OF
the world. scientists from Germany.
/ France. England and America will
make a tour of inspection starting
at Bangor, Me. August |. and will
not finish the work until the entire
country from that city to San Fran
cisco has been thOrOughly investigate
ed and a study OF the nature OF the
disease has been made Salt Lake
Telegram.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1913-06-18

WANTS LICENSE

That the state tax commission is
intent to enforcing the collection of
licenses for dance houses or con
cert Saloons" was made evident by
a letter received by Sheriff Burke
recently. The commission asks the
sheriff to give the exact description
of the practices followed by two tax
sources from which he is endeavor-
ing to. collect over $1,000 on the
theory hat they come within the
dance house" law.
Special emphasis is placed on the
query as to the nature of the houses
in question, whether dancing is custo-
marily INDUCED in or music provided.
Inquiry IS also made whether there
are any other resorts in the county
which might come in the same cate
gory.-Journal.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1913-06-18
THE WARRANS
CELEBRATE

Last evening the members of the
Warren Engine Fire Company of
this city held their Fiftieth %anniver-
sary meeting and banquet. The boys
put up a great spread for the oc-
casion. The committee was given
a free hand and the result was a
turkey dinner with all the trim
mings. All of the members and
some OF their friends enjoyed the
good time that was provided by the
committee. The banquet was a sue
cess in every feature.
Among the original members, who
signed the charter and who was
there last evening was John Trap,
who has been an active member for
the fifty years. Some of the other
old timers were expected but they
concluded that the boys could do
the honors, and they did.
The Warrens never do anything
by halves. as was shown last even
ing.
A dance, a meeting. a fire or ban
quet the boys are there and each
year, as they celebrate they add to
the honors that have come with ripe
age and good fellowship.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1913-06-18
To MUFFLE
THE AUTOS

Frequent complaints having been
made to %councilmen concerning the
unnecessary noise made by many
automobiles in Reno, particularly in
the vicinity of Second and Center
rected the police committee to take
NJ the matter with the police de-
pa-tment and to instruct the latter
Ell copies of the ordinance Governing
the subject will be given to all auto
drivers in order that they will be
unable to plead that they were ignor-
ant OF the terms OF the bill
Journal.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1913-06-18
DIED IN BUTTE

The Virginia Chronicle last even
ing said:
Mrs. Frank p. Langan OF this city
received a dispatch today containing
the sad intelligence of the death this
morning at Butte City, Montana, OF
her mother, Mrs. Thomas Merkle.
Mrs. Merkle has been in failing
health for several months, and only
a short time ago, Mrs. Langan was
summoned to Butte. by her critical
condition. After Mrs. Langan's ar
rival, Mrs. Merkle appeared to show
much improvement, and the former
returned to her home here after a
few days.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1913-06-18
WAS MARRIED.
IN RENO

At high noon on Thursday Miss
Ethel Askins became the bride OF
J. Floyd SHUTTER at a quiet hime we'd
ding at the residence of her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. w. J. Askins, on Rail
road avenue.
The home was beautifully decorat-
ed with greens and flowers, inter
oven with pink and white crepe
paper.
The bride. who is a petite girl 81
the brunette type. was a picture in
her Gown OF pink silk aeolian trim
med with cream lace, and wore d
wreath of baby roses in her dark
hair.
The marriage ceremony was read
by Rev. B. c Miller. The bride
groom is the son of Mrs. l.. NJ
SHUTTER of Denver. and is a young
man Of sterling qualities.
The young people departed on q
trip to southern California, and will
return to reside in Alturas, Modoc
county. California, where MIR. SHUTTER
will be engaged in business. Mrs
SHUTTER has the honor OF being the
second bride il Mason, Mrs. {. \
Bovett being the lirst-Journal.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1913-06-18
YEARS
FOR KILLING

An indeterminate sentence OF not
less than seven years or more than
ten years was pronounced this morn
ing in the district court by Judge
Mark r. .Averill upon Lizzie Wood
folk, convicted last week OF man
slaughter for the murder OF Lena
Hamilton. The jury. in returning the
verdict recommended leniency, but
the court in pronounclng judgment.
held that nothing adduced during the
trial would justify extreme leeiency.
The sentence under a m~anslaughter
verdict is from one tn ten years
Rananza.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1913-06-18
IS FINED

John Mccormick. manager OF the
Mccullough Drug Company on Com
mercial row. who was arrested Sat.
urday on a charge of selling forbid
den drugs without a prescription,
pleaded guilty before Justice of the
Peace Lee ]. Davis yesterday after
noon and was fined 500. Chief
Hillhouse swore to the warrant after
securing a confession from a man
who had purchased the drug.-Ga-
zette.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1913-06-18
BETTER FREIGHT RATES

Under a new tariff rate to 90 into
effect July 18th Carlin. New, will Sc
cure a reduction on freight from Salt
Lake City and Ogden. This will
bring the freight much lower than
the present freight rate between Car
lin and Sacramento and will result
in much of the business going to
TIE Utah cities.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1913-06-18
DIES IN RENO

George Meyers. "a years old, died
yesterday afternoon at one of the
Reno hospitals. He was III of the
oldest sheepmen OF the state and had
been a resident of the city for many
years. II had a large number cf
friends all over the state, but is not
known if there are any relatives liv-
ing. He was a native of Germany
Gazette.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1913-06-18
EXPENSIVE

MONTICELLO, \. V. june IL
Mrs. B. Wolfe OF Ferndale. Sullivan
county. near here. tried to spank her
young son today and in so doing
upset, an oil tove. In the fire that
followed - business houses and
three dwellings. including the Wolfe
house. were destroyed. The loss will
reach 100000.
The flames spread SO rapidly that
nearly all the business section was
wiped out. Firemen from three
towns were summoned and finally
checked the flames with dynamite.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1913-06-18
MEASURING TEA

We will be pleased to have your
company
On Thursday neX at our measuring
Tea q
In the Lecture Room, at halfpaSt
The Ladies Endeavor will welcome
you.
To ad to our window fund a mite
Just bring a nickel for each foot of
your height.
There1l be something to hear. to eat,
and to see
SO come and enjoy our measuring
Tea.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1913-06-18

James Voght, connected with the
Nevada Fish Commission, was in
Sparks for a while yesterday on his
way to Verdi. Mr.. Voght was return-
ing from a trip to Battle Mountain,
where he went to plant some trout
He stated that there will be over
100000 fish planted in the Nevada
streams this year.-Tribune.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1913-06-18
INDUSTRIAL PICTURES

George w. Long, representing the
Western Film company OF San Fran
cisco, came in to Reno this morning
after completing moving pictures OF
Rochester and is now going out to
Hazen and down to the Thompson
smelter to finish the series.-Ga-
Zctte.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1913-06-18
IT. ACCIDENT

William Tompkins. a popular min
ing man OF Ely was killed in a run
away a few days ago. He was
thrown from the rig when the horse
ran away. His injuries resulted in
death the following day.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1913-06-18
is ILL

Mrs. Charley Morrison is seriously
i'll at her home in this city. She
will be taken to Portland, Oregon,
this evening by her husband and
brother, where she can receive treat
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1913-06-18
TOWNS PICK UP

There are forty miners working at
Rawhide and a hundred at Wonder.
Rhyolitc, which has been almost off
the may for several years, now is
lily lengtIening.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1913-06-18
GETS SENTENCE

William Clark, alias William Lach-
man. convicted of burglarizing clean
ing works at Reno. was Yesterday
sentenced to a term OF not less than
one year or more than three wears
III the Nevada Penitentiarv.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1913-06-18
G ILL

Word received yesterday from
Mrs. Archie Baker. sister of. Ser
geant Charles Stone, states that
the lady is critically i'll and but little
hopes are entertained of her recov-
cry.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1913-06-18
WOMAN TOOK
FRIENDS ADVICE
And Found Health in Lydia
e. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound.

DIfbluCA OAAA
I was so miserable
l didn't know what
to do. / suffered
from bearing down
pains, my eyes hurt
me, l was nervous,
dizzy and irregular
and h a d m e
weakness. l spent
money on doctors
but got worse all
the time.
"a friend told me
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1913-06-18
The very best Ice Cream and all
kinds of cold drinks at the Bon Ton
BIG MILL

Construction work on the big mill
o. the Buckhorn Mines company Is
making good progress, according to
+. ]. Siebert. consulting engineer for
the B,ckhorn and other Wingfield
interests. and it is expected that the
plant will be in operation in the
month OF October. The mill will
have a capacity OF not less than $50
tons daily and the ore, which IS
nearly all gold-bearing, can be mined
and treated at a relatively small eN-
pcnsc.-Humboldt Star.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1913-06-18
Window, Kansas.
ment which caused

about the Pinkham remedies and took
Lydia f. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound and was cured. l cannot praise
your remedies enough for / know never
would have been well if l had not taken
il. Miss MARY A. HORNER, Route
No. 2, Box Al, Window, Kansas.
Consider Well This Advice.
No woman suffering from any form
Of female troubles should lose hope un-
til she has given Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound q fair trial.
This famous remedy, the medicinal in
gradients Of which are derived from
native roots and herbs, has for nearly
forty years proved to be a most valua-
Die tonic and i%nvigorator Of the fe-
male organism. Women everywhere
bear willing testimony to the wonderful
virtue of Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegeta-
BILE Compound.
II you want special advice write to
Lydia f. Pinkham Medicine Co. conf.
dentiaD Lynn, Mass. Your letter will
be opened, read aud answered by .
woman and held In strict confidence.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1913-06-18

The BON TON candy store will re-
ceive fresh vegetables of all kinds ev-
cry Monday evening.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1913-06-18

Everything good at the Sacramento
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1913-06-18
MILLINARY SALE

On Saturday, June 9TH, | will have
med and untrimmed hats. Give me
a call.
MRS. ED SWEETLAND,
liz West Second Street, Carson City
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1913-06-18
COAL-COAL

COAL-COAL
Coal and dry wood also hrst-class
feed of all kinds at the H. c. Katie
man Feed Yard. Orders promptly
delivered. Phone l-5-1-1.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-12-04
NEEDY DRIVERS GET
BENEFIT OF FINES
Trotting Association Distrib-
utes Penalty Money; Sew
enty.fve Cases Decided.

CHICAGO, Dec. 3,-The board Of ap-
peals OF the American Trottlng associa-
ton announced decisions today In seven
tyflve cases, which We're considered here
collected should be divided among needy
harness race drivers. and 500 was so
awarded, 500, the largest single gift.
being made 10 James +. Ramey. former
Joe Patchen, and who is now I'll at his
homo in Lexington. Mo.
Protest against Johnnie Patch re-
suited In the horses winnings at Quanah
ordered returned; The, geldlng p. NJ,
which won at bonneville, Ind, August
80 and at Paducah. KY, October /, was
declared ineligib e on American Trotting
association tracks. until renamed. and
winnings were ordered redistributed.
William A. Posey OF Corydon, KY:
was reinstated. Theodore w. Jones OF
Eldorado ''or Topeka" Kan. and the
gelding Joe Umbre or Bellenes. Jr,,
were ordered suspended until winnings
OF the horse at Knox City, Green City.
Pattonsburs and Trenton. Mo, were re-
turned.
w. u. Emrick OF Mahaska. Kan. and
the mare Golden Tier we're suspended
marc over A. T. A. tracks are refunded
A fine Of $50 a day will be laid on EN-
rick for every day more than thirty that
elapses before the winnings are paid
back.
Joe Zimmerman OF Asslniboa, Sask.,
Canada, and the mare May Mckinney
are suspended until winnings at Estevan.
Saski August .. are Ieturned A. Q.
Field Gotlieb Beutter and Henry Lester
OF Lansing. Mich. were reinstatcd on
Second money IN the 2:l5 pace at
Galesburs. ILL.,, August TO- was declared
ordered returned,
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POLICE TO ARREST
MILITANT LEADER
Officers Waiting for Steamer
Majestic to Reach Plymouth
With Mrs. Pankhurst.
PLYMOUTH

PLYMOUTH, England, Dec s.
Preparations are understood to have
been made for tho arrest of Mrs. EN-
incline Pankhurst, the militant suffra-
gette leader. on her arrival hero from
the United Statos on board the Males
tic tomorrow. A force Of suffragettes,
under the command of "General'' Mrs.
Flora Drummond, will be on the spot
ready to fight for their leader free.
later confirmed tho report that Mrs,
Pankhurst is to be arrested. He spent
the day preparing an adequate force to
deal with any attempt at rescue by the
militant suffragettes.
No unauthorized person will be al
lowed on board the tender which meets
tho Majestic on her arrival and only
the holders Of special permits will be
admitted to the jetty.
The militant suffragettes have been
in constant wireless communication
her. of their plans. The suffragettes
anticipate that their leader will be
transferred to q special police tug and
taken TO another port. They have
chartered n vessel to undertake a chase
with the specially formed troop to eff
feet her rescue.
Detectives, armed with special
warrant emitting them to force their
way to Mrs. Pankhurst 's cabin on
board the Majestic, will meet the liner,
The Majestic reported by wireless this
afternoon TINT she would arrive tomor.
row morning,
1t was announced late tonight that
the suffragettea had obtained permis.
sion to send q deputation aboard n ten
der to meet the Majestic. The suffra.
gettes made n demonstration here to-
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-12-04
MURPHY ADMITTEDLY
IS CLEVER FIGHTER
Works With Zeal for His
Championship Bout With
Willie Richie.
By w. W. NAUGHTON.

By International News Service.
SAN FRANCISCO. Dec. S,-While
watching Harlem Tommy Murphy at
work In his gymnas siun and noting the
evident zest with which he tackles his
exercises and the enorgy he infuses into
the things no does. II Ia hard 10 realize
all that the sturdy little New Yorker has
been through In the boxing tne.
The fact remains that Murphy has
fourished contemporaneously with four
world s cha mpions In his division-thst
he has seen thrce OF them pass into de-
feat and out of tho llmelight, and is now
about 10 box the fourth after many years
OF waiting for a chance at the blue rib
bon.
To those who do not know Murphy OF
have not seen him In action. recital of
this kind might suggest that It is hard
ly fair to expect such a veteran 20 cope
successfully With. strong young fellow
like Willie Ritchie. but that's the won
derful thing about Murphy.
In the matter OF being well preserved,
he IS in q class with Bob Fitzsimmons,
who in his fighting years. seemed TO have
drunk Of the fountain OF youth.
glance at Murphy,s record is highly
sneh na%ss sroaS q
Young Corbett, Benny Ynnger. Terry
McGoyern and frankie Neil. lighters who
have been out OF the game these many
years.
When the Battling Nelson-Joe Cans
feud was at its height Tommy was fight
ing such men as Leach Cross, Matty
Baldwin and Paclsey McFa rland. and this
Is ample proof that he would have been
fair enough championship candidate a,
that time II the chance had como his
way.
Murphy was never seriously taken ar
an opponent for Cans, but Battling
Nelson. II is said. resolutely refused tc
sign with the Harlem boy. giving as q
reason that Murphy tried TO put one
over" on him while giving an exhibl-
ton with eight-ounce gloves at the Pole
grounds In New York.
This was four years or moro ago and
shortly afterward Murphy gave Ad VOL
gust q hard time Of II during q six-rouno
bout In Pittsburg, so hard that after
Wolgast became champion he refused tc
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-12-04
OWNERS AND DRIVERS
SUFFER PUNISHMENT

NEW YORK, Dec. 3.-The board OF re-
view OF tho National Trotting association
expelled today 1--WE men who were time
keepers at the last Belle Vernon. Pa,
race meet-Ira M. Gregg. South Browns
Vile, Pa; w. S. Shepler. Monongahela,
Pa; g. w. Stephens, Perryopolis. Pa, ;
r A. Johnston Pentleyville, Pa. and o.
B. Wllkey, Belle Vernon, They were ao-
cused Of falsfying time. Time bars were
placed against eight horses which ran In
this meet and they were fined 500 each.
The board disposed Of q number OF
other cases and complaints arising out OF
last seasons harness racing, Half Of the
5000 fine imposed against J: B. Jones.
who entered his own horse Our Colonel.
mitted II was alleged that Jones did
not attempt to win the first heat, in
which ne himself drove. Tho board de-
cided TO continue for another season the
suspension Of A u. Richardson Of Flint,
Mich, who two years ago started tho
horse. Jack London. in the Ohio circuit
under the name Of DR.. Sphynx, Richard
son had applied for reinstatement
Lady Hughes, which was identified as
Maud Cookston after entering several
races. was relnstated under the former
name. the owner. j. j. Hughes, agreeing
to pay the association $500. The mare,
Sweet Annie, and her owner, Q. w. Sim
mons, were expelled because the horse
was campaigned under the name
Pauline r.
Evidence having been presented that
the mare. Laura s., exhibited on some OF
the eastern tracks, had been run under
the name OF Bride prior TO 1910 the
board penaized Gil Wctmore. p. F. Nc
Gu!gan. Ed Spalding and John II. Foster
until the horses winnings this year shall
have been returned
The board affirmed the decision OF the
judges of the Niagara Racing association
at Fort Erie last fall In their award to
Walter r Coke, a driver In $4,000 purse
race. There were to have been three
heats, but after the first heat rain halt
ed the race Coke was awarded first
money on the basis OF $1,000 purse. Ho
contended that he should have been
given $4,000
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-12-04
RIVERS AND HARBORS
CONGRESS CONVENES
Representatives From All
Parts of the Country Meet
in Annual Session.
RECEPTION FOR LADIES
Southern Delegates Urge Ap.
preparation to Build Levees
Along the Mississippi.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 3.-The need
Of a broad policy and Of cooperation
between the federal government and
the states TO secure improved water
ways, was the keynote of al the
speeches today before the National
Rivers and Harbors congress assembled
hero in its tenth annual session. Rep
resentatives from nearly all parts Of
the country took part In the days pro
gramme, All agreed that better water
ways were needed to meet and to help
increase the growing commerce Of the
nation
Senator Fletcher of Florida dwelt up
on the value of Mississippi-tothe At
lantic canal, not only to the adjacent
territory, but to the entire Atlantic
coast. Representative Burgess Of Texas
spoke on the Importance Of Missis-
sippi Ito. the. Rio.Grande canal.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-12-04
Confirming Ward History.

Andrew Jensen. assistant historian OF
the Mormon church, read n history OF the
last night In the ward meeting house
Many OF tic old-time residents OF the
ward were present, Mr., Jensen read the
work SO that any errors I'm II might be
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-12-04
Fit HIS Case ExactIy.

"When father was sick about six
years ago he read an advertisement of
Chamberlain . Tablets in the papers
TINT fit his case exactly writes Miss
Margaret Campbell Of Ft. Smith, Ark
che purchased box Of them and he
hns not been sick since. NY sister had
stomach trouble and was also benefited
by them For sale by all dealers.
(Atyertiscment)
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-12-04
OGDEN FOOTBALL BOYS
\ GUESTS AT BANQUET
,ecial 10 Tho Trihuuc

rpeciaI 20 Iho IE!hnno-
OGDEN. Dec. 3-The mcnberr Of sno Ogden
birh school football squad during the 6oaBon
Which jugt closed were the guests OF honor
-lanquct given by Principal Henry Peterson at tho
nish school building this evening Members OF
nc board OF education, Superintendent John VI.
Mills and several OF the faculty members woro also
prcscnt While the 1918 toam did no. mako the
urnal Tiger showing against their opponents 4hIs
year. The momeerb OF the squad given full
credit BY Principal Peterson and other speakers
dor their carneg. efforts.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-12-04
Bankrupt After Long Struggle.

Voluntary petition IN bankruptcy was
!ed yesterday afternoon in the United
katee district court by John Earring
on. q local llverymap. Mr. FarriDgt0n
I've his total debts as s1s,073.14 and his
mount. $1,000 is claimed exempt. Mr.,
sarrinston has been In the livery bust
Pe5s here for more than thirty wears
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-12-04

that ii the police arrested Mrs. Pank
hurst at Plymouth she would be sorry
for Plymouth. The suffragettes there,
she declared, would show no respect for
property
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-12-04

terror to Westminster; we viii make
the cabinet ministers shake in their
shoes until they are afraid for their
very lives
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Civil War Veteran Dies.

OTTAWA. Kan. Dec. s.-Captain J. W.
DE Ford who In the civil war received
numerous decorations for bravery az a
signal officer under Generals Mcclellan
and Grant died at his home here today
OF apoplexy. He was IS years old.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-12-04
Montana Official Visiting,

A g. Scholes, state dairy commission
er OF Montana, arrived in Salt Lake
yesterday for few days visit He
called upon the state dairy and food
department. Yesterday afternoon
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-12-04

rate the establishment of the suffra.
gette army there, said:
off we have the courage to stand
together none Will be able to stand
against us We will make ourselves a