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Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1914-02-24
SENATOR TELLER, NOTED SILVER
LEADER, DIES IN COLORADO

DENVER, Feb. % Henry
Moore Teller former cabinet Off
Ger and for more than thirty years
United States senator from Colora-
do, died here early yesterday AT the
home OF his daughter. Mrs. c. +.
Tyler, For two year, Senator Tel
ler had been in poor health. exper-
icncing sinking spells from which
he rallied. Two weeks ago, how
ever, his condition became critical
and his death was momentarily eX
pccted Late last night he relaps
from which he did not recover. Most
OF the members Of hi, family were
at the bedside at the end.
Senator Teller's reputation be
came nationwide when he made his
famous speech in debate in con-
gress upon the repeal OF the Sher-
man law. which provided for the de
moni,ization OF silver. Then, in
course OF one OF the most sensa-
tional speeche, ever delivered in
the senate chamber, Senator Teller
made his famous statement known
as the "Sensation of the senate He
said:
~ say it in calm and cool delib-
Grafton, weighing we'll my words.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1914-02-24
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ANNOUNCEMENT

{. G. IIankle has purchased one
Of the famous Story K Clark play
er-pianos from W. Guy Smith. state
distributor. with salesroom at
Reno. Mr.. IIankle is local repre-
sentative OF this great line OF
pianos and YOU are cordially invit-
ed to call at the Bon Ton candy
store. where free demonstration
will be given This piano is one
for the father. mother or child to
play. You can play the music ii
the masters, sacred. dance or pOpu-
lar. If you have piano which
YOU seldom ever hear we Will take
it allowing YOU good valuation
and easy terms on the balance
Come and hear this wonderful
piano We have a special PROPOSE
ton for the next twenty days on
Story & Clark piano. Come an"
hear about it. Do not DELAY W.
Guy Smith. state distributor. Mr..
Smith will sing on Thursday from
to $50 p. m. fZ+-I
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1914-02-24
Preparing Plans
for the Exposition

The Nevada Fair commission,
composed OF T. L, Oddie Gilbert
{ Ross and George B. Thatcher.
held a conference in TIL capitol
building this afternoon. Conslderl-
t'o1. of the plans of the San Diego
exposition was taken up, lHe
commission decided not to do any
thing yet relative to San Diego un-
til personal inspection OF the site
and the necessary requirements for
exhibits could be had
ArrangementS were perfected
whereby the commission will cause
pamphlets to be distributed with
data beneficial to prospective eN-
hibitOrS
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1914-02-24
BRITISH PARLIAMENT TAKES
NOTICE Of bENT0N'S DEATH
Under-Secretary Says England Can
not Waive Duty of Protecting
Citizens Abroad and Cannot Per-
NIT Crime to Go UnpuniShed

LONDON. Feb 24-The British
parliament and press have been
stirred by the recent killing of Will
liam 5. Benton, a British subject.
by order OF the Mexican constitu-
tionalist general, Francisco Villa.
at Juarez, and today the question OF
protection for British interests and
for Englishmen residing in Mexico
was made the subject OF earnest
consideration. both in the house OF
commons and i'll newspapers.
Sir Edward Grey. secretary of
state for foreign affairs. outlined
the attitude OF the British govern
ment and the nature OF the COM
municatiOn> which the British am
ba>Sador at Wa a>hington had had
with the government of the United
States He said that Sir Cecil
SPRING had told Secretary OF
State Bryan that the public opinion
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1914-02-24
1.-THE Butterflies"
Largely Attended

The presentation OF the popu-
lar three-act comedy. The Butter
flies at the Grand theater last
night by the ladies OF Custer Re
lief corps. drew large audience,
and afforded a delightful three
hours entertainment
The comedy i regarded "a one
Of the wittiest that has been staged
in recent years and has proved a
great success in eastern circles
Presented by a company OF Carson
amateurs it lost none of its snap or
cleverneSs and each character was
sustained to an admirable degree.
"a evidenced by the applause that
all received
Particular mention. however,
should be made Of the stage set
tings, which were so conceived as
10 meet all the requirements OF the
varied situations. and the scene OF
the plot. These were arranged Nv
+. u. Vanderlcith to whom ais
was entrusted the management
the presentation.
The proceed, IF the entertain
ment netted about $50, two-htt,h>
Of the amount needed to purchase
the flag equipment OF the battleship
Nevada.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1914-02-24
Commission Does
Away With Deposit

1ne RailroDd commission enter
ed an order Saturday in case No.
2.07l. entitled Railroad commission
OF Nevada versus Bell Telephone
company of Nevada. requiring the
company to stop the practice OF
cxactinS payment of a S. deposit
to persons desiring telephone con-
necti0ns in this state
In lieu OF discontinung the prac-
ticc, the commission allows the
company the privilege Of requiring
the payment for two months ser
vice i'll advance. said payment -
be credited to the patrons account.
The order becomes effective on or
before Npriy lst.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1914-02-24
Income Tax Agent Here

J. ( Iinney. government repre-
sentative Tor Nevada. is i'll town
calling the attention OF c'ti|ehN
with incomes Of $1,000 or more per
annum that the tax due the govern
men, i, payable i'll the near future,
All CarSonites who are troubled
with excessive bank accounts or
other property. with an "arn'nS
capacitv OF above $1,000 should get
busy or they are liable to nave
their surplus reduced oo per 'e''' Il,
fines in addition to the amount
the income assessment.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1914-02-24

OF Europe was likely to be serious
ly affected by the action of General
Villa. which announcement was
greeted with a cheer.
Francis Dyke Aciland, parla-
mentary under-secretary for for
elgn affairs, made statement in
which he said:
Sir Edward Grey seems inclined
to treat the murder of Benton with
cool philosophy, although out of
harmony with the feelings OF the
nation. We desire to remain on
the friendlie>t terms with the Uni
ted States. but cannot waive the
duty OF protecting our nationals
abroad, or We shall cease to be a
great power and We cannot permit
the crime to go unpunished. merely
because President Wilson and Sec
rotary Bryan may ConcelvablE
adopt Villas defense Of the murder
II
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1914-02-24

that If the Republican party stands
for the gold standard, the four sill
yer producing states will not here
after be able TO act in cooperation
with this (the United States or any
other body"
Was a Leader
In the councils of the Republican
party, and subsequent to 1896 in the
Democratic party, Senator Teller
was a power. He bolted the Re
publican party in the convention in
St. Louis in 1896, after the gold
standard plank had been adopted.
His actions in that convention won
such respect for him in Colorado,
that notwithstanding his renuncia-
ton of the Republican party. he
was reelected to the United States
senate. where he continued his
work as one Of the leaders OF that
body until March 4th
Senator Teller was born in ytW
York in 1890
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1914-02-24
In Supreme Court

In the Supreme court tins morn
ing Attorney \. Grant Miller on
behalf oi the plaintiff, Luigi Farr"
vcrsu, the Barge MininL company
OF Jumbo. argued the appeal from
the order OF the District court o.
Washne county. sustaining the de-
murrcr inter2os, Il on behalf OF the
defendant company in the SUIT Tor
damage, in the lower court. Nt-
toyneE SprinEhcNer repre-
the defendant. Aitcr ar"umcnt ~
counsel the court took the matter
nnler aANi .cmcnt.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1914-02-24
To Attend Federation

Miss Emma Nanderlieth. Miss
Clara Crisler and Mrs. Charles Nor
cross were among the CarsOnite ;
travelling to Reno this morning,
where they will attend the state
convention OF the Nevada Equal
Franchise society as delegates rep
resenting OrmSby county. Mrs
Frank Norcro~s and Mrs. John Ed
wards Bray, also delegates from
this county, departed lat evening
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1914-02-24

County Clerk Patterson and wife
were among the arrivals this morn
ing. Mr.. Patterson has been vls:,-
ing the southern part of the sta;c
on banking business.
Miss Mildred Bray. daughter nj
Superintendent and Mrs J. F
Bray, left last evening for Goldfeld.
having accepted position in the
high school at that place.
Attorney James G. Sweeney de-
parted for Reno last evening, where
he will attend to some legal mat
tiers before the District court to-
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Leonard
were arrivals on the express this
morning. Mr.. Leonard is the gen
era manager OF the Virginia and
Gold Hill Water company.
Mrs F. S. MORE has gole to
Sacramento, cal led to the bedside
or her sister. Mrs Ella Winston.
who is seriously i'll in the capitol
city.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1914-02-24
Ellie Articles

Articles Incorporating the Ne
yada Chief Extension Mining COM
pany were today filed with the Se>-
retary Of state. The company viii!
take over and operate Il group OF
claims located in the fairplay min
ing district in Nye county. The
company has an authorized capital
OF 1.25O,0m shares. par value 25
cents each. S. NJ Priest, ] c, Flem
inc and George n I,anouette, all
of Tonopah, signed the articles ot
lnCOrDOratIOn
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1914-02-24
Funeral of Walter Duffy

The funeral OF Walter Edward.
the Young son OF Mr.. and Mrs.
Ted Duffy. was held from the fam
ilv residence at o'clock yesterday
afternoon. Rev Father Garland
delivered the funeral service OF the
Catholic church. after which the
funeral cortege followed the re-
mains to Lone Mountain cemetery,
where interment took place along
side a younger brother III the tami-
" plot.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1914-02-24
Death of Pioneer

News OF the death of Frank
Ames. pioneer resident of Smith
valley. was received in Carson this
morning, Mr. Ames was postmas-
ter at Smith valley for many years,
veteran OF the civil war. and
prominent in the Republican coun-
ellis OF the state. Vt the time OF
his death he was engaged in farm
ing. He is survived by a large and
wcll-knOWn family.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1914-02-24

Grant Marsh. cashier of ihe
Farmers Bank Of Minden. accom-
ranied by Mrs. Marsh spent sun
day and Monday with Mr.. and Mrs.
Geo. w. Cowing.
Wallace Ferguson, member OF
the last Legislative assembly from
F;tllon. where he has extensive
ranching interests. spent the past
few days in town on little pleas
ure trip.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1914-02-24
SEVERAL LAWYERS LINING lip
IN HOPE Of RECEIVING PLUM

With a Washington birthday 1ull
IN state and local politics. interest
was increased in the situation to-
day. says the Gazette. particularly
among Democrats. when it became
known that word from WASHINGTON
says the Pittman bill to create a
new United States district judgship
gives strong indication Of success
fully passing both houses of con-
gress.
This bill would add a judgship
and two deputy United States mar
shalships to the federal patronage
in Nevada, with Offices at Carson
for all three
Looking forward to the passage
of the bill, Robert G. WitherS Of
Keno has been brought forward by
associates in his party His ap-
polntment in case the bill passes
has been urged on both Senator
Plttman and Senator Newlands. An
otner local attorney, spoken of in
that connection. denies that he is in
any sense a candidate.
Aside from this new development
a matter Of local interest comes up
In the fact that there will in all
likelihood be three, if not more.
candidates for district Judge. 4. D.
.ANarS tO1A1OtU aSSeu1blI,non and
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1914-02-24
Have Resumed Work

This morning a force OF men.
under the direction OF the ContraC-
tors. was put to work tearing out
the front Of the south wing of the
capitol building. preparatory 10 eN-
tending the side walls for the eN-
tension. This work will necessi-
tate the removal of the state land
offices from the lower floor and
industrial commission from the up
per floor of the building to other
quarters in the capitol.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1914-02-24
last Dance of the Season

a. with tomorrow the lenten sea
son bepins. the young folks OF Car
son are taking advantage OF the OPP
portunity and tonight will give an
;mnromptu subscription dance at
Armory hall A full orchestra mas ,
h.en secured for the occasion ana
y pleasant evening is promised
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1914-02-24
Leisure Hour club

The above named club VIII ho''
its regular weekly meeting at Is
rooms tomorrow night when pa
ners ON "Chincse Irrigation Sys-
tem." by Mr. Cults. and w omen
of the Far East" by Miss "urney
will be read.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1914-02-24
Tax Commission Meets

The Tax commission held bret
session Yesterday afternoon to con-
slider the assessment Of the Ely
Water, Light and Power company,
Attorney Samuel Belford appearing
on behalf of the public service cor
poration The matters were taken
under advisement
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1914-02-24
No Eastern Mail

Owing to the heavy storms pre-
vailing in the middle-westeen states
all trains from the east are delay
ed many hours with the result that
no eastern mail arrived in Carson
TODAY.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1914-02-24
Married In San Francisco

San Francisco papers announce
the marriage in that city on Satur-
day of DR.. S. S. Jarrett and Eta
d. Meyers, of Carson The happy
couple returned to this city on tn
morning express.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1914-02-24
Commissioners Meeting

The State Board OF Capitol COM
missiOners were in session today
considering the contract and bond
of the successful bidder William
Wagner, for the new heating plant
for the capitol building.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1914-02-24
ST. PATRICK'S DANCE

The ladies Of St. Theresa's Cath
olic church are making arrange
ments to give a grand ball on St.
Patrick's night, March 18th. An
elaborate program is being prepar-
ed and in addition an excellent sup
per will be served. Details will be
published later on. t-l/
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1914-02-24
Five Crackerjacks
at Grand Tonight
Willful Colleen's Wav-

\ pathetic story Of the Irish coast:
tale OF true love that did not run
smooth. 1t has many fine scenes
taken on the wild coast of Galway.
May Abbey, Harry Fytin2e and
Richard Tucker have the leads in
tins tine Irish photoplay
Never Known to Smile-(BioD-
Nm offering that will please all
Pathe Weekly
Ann of the Trails -(Nita )-A
thrilling drama of present day
western life. Through her fathers
SordineSs she is subjected to unfav-
orable criticism. Her life is PROV
EN- spotless and above reproach.
Seeming Terrible Crime-(Bio)
II rafting good farce comedy.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1914-02-24

Women sell guaranteed hosiery
to wearer, 80 per cent profit Quick
sales. repeat orders. Make SIS
daily. Experience unnecessary. IN
TERNATIONAL MILLS. 3O3S
Chestnut ST., Philadelphia, Pa. If
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1914-02-24
Ship Four Cars Steers

Tomorrow morning four cars Of
select young steer, from the valley
ranches will be shipped from Min
den, consigned To knier. Allen &
Pyle at Santa Rosa
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1914-02-24
Buvs HAYNES Cars

Roy Cardinal, prophet " OF 11e
Ga lnervile garage will leave lo1
the coast this week to select tNC
!9l4 Haynes cars for delivery t
pur, la >erS in the valley
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1914-02-24
ORANGES and Grape Fruit

Oranges at IS cents at Bakers
also imported Porto Rican grape
fruit, three for rs cents
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1914-02-24

Mrs. Bowen and young son lett
last evening for Tonopah to JOIN
her husband.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1914-02-24
Home Company to
Have Office Here

Robert Carlson, who has been en-
gagged to manage the destiny Of the
Nevada Fire Insurance company
with headquarters in this city. was
an arrival from his former home
at San Francisco yesterday morn
ing. Mr.. Carlson has had many
years experience in fire insurance,
having been connected with the un-
derwriting departments OF the large
international cOmpanys in which he
held positions of trust and respon-
siblity He comes to Nevada with
the confidence of assured success
with the management Of a home
company, in a field that is sending
thousands of dollars yearly to cor
porations that have not one cent IN
vested in Nevada.
Quarters to house the official
family Of the company will be Sc
cured this week and Immediate Ell
forts made to secure majority ot
the available risks in Nevada and
adjacent territory. The company
has been financed by over three
per cent are residents of this state.
The Appeal bespeakS liberal patron
age for the infant insurance conf
panv in its home territory.
Harry Clapp. cashier OF the Car
son Valley bank. returned this
morning from a brief visit to coast
points. He did not witness the
Vanderbilt auto races as anticlpa'-
cd, because they faS<l to material
i've
II. w. Curz. heavily interested
in the sheep and wool business.
ra>sed through last evening e1
route from his Carson valley honc
to Amandee Cal. where he Will
contract for the spring clips OF tn
owners making the California town
their headquarters
7. \. Cardinal. chief OF the otti-
cial staff OF the Dangberg interests
with headquarters at Minden, ac-
companicd by his young daughter
returned from visit with his WlIe
and infant daughter at San Fran
cisco this morning. Mr.. Cardinal
reports the mother and baby do1n@
nicely.
Arthur Smith, general manager
Of the Ely Water and Light com
panv, accompanied by Lindsay
Duncan. chief electrician OF the Me-
vada Consolidated Mining and
Smelter Company, spent yesterday
in Carson on business with the
Tax commission.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1914-02-24
Card of Thanks

Through the Appeal the undc--
SO kindly assisted them during their
late bereavement. To the ministers
Of the gospel and the choir who as
sisted in the funeral service and
to the donors of the profusion Of
flowers offered especial thanks are
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1914-02-24
extended

MRS. ELLA BATH,
II. J. BATH,
MRS. p. HE\RICHS.
MRS. l.. r. BLACKWELL,
ADELBERT BATH.
The state herald., 1914-04-24
FIRE CITY|
REPORT HUNDREDS KILLED IN
six.DAY BATTLE.
Wounded Before Capture Of
Pedras de Las colonias.

Western Newspaper Union News Service.
Juarez, Mex.-The rebel wounded
during six days battle at San Pc
dras de las Colonias, east Of Torreon,
Is placed at 500 in an official report
Of General villa to General Carranza,
in which the combined forces of the
Federals. said to have numbered 49,
900 to $4,000. were defeated by 10000
or 1900 rebels. General Carranza
forwarded the report to Rafael Zuba-
ran, his secretary OF the interior, who
remained here after Carranza and 9TH
cr officials removed the provisional
capital TO Chihuahua.
General Villas report reads:
Il have the lonor to communicate
to you that after six days of terrific
fighting the town OF San Pedras de
las Colonias was evacuated by the
enemy which was under the command
OF Generals Velasco. De Moure. Mas
and others.
Before the evacuation they set fire
to the greater part OF the city. In
these moments my troops are taking
possession of the city. Tomorrow |
TO you. My only regret is that 500 OF
my troops were wounded in today's
assault.
Il have captured 700 prisoners.
hope that the great sacrifice OF hui
man blood will be for the welfare of
our country"
A telegram from General Benavides
refers to the rebel loss as ESQ killed
and wounded. II may be impossible
to clear up the discrepancy. but II Is
pointed out as unlikely that the rebels
would lose half their force In wound.
ed alone.
Another telegram, source unidenti.
fled. places the federal loss at $500
killed. wounded and prisoners. De
Quoting the 700 prisoners reported cap
tured In General Villas report the
federal loss would be $500 killed and
wounded.
Other reports have II that property
OF the Madero family In San Pedro
was destroyed by the federals, as well
as property OF other rebel sympathiz'
ers.
Citizens OF the town. suddenly
called upon to support thousands OF
soldiers. are said to have suffered Sc
verely for want OF food during the last
ten days.
The state herald., 1914-04-24
CHICAGO SWEPT BY GALE.
Forty-eisht Mile Storm Knocks Down
Pedestrians and Causes Many Fires.

Forty-eight Mile Storm Knocks Down
Pedestrians and Causes Many Fires.
Chicago.-A wind with n velocity OF
forty.eight miles an hour swept Chi
cago. Telling pedestrians. tearing down
signs and smashing windows and
causing forty.three fires.
W. u. Vossler was killed by flag.
pole that was broken off by the wind
and thrown across his automobile
while he was riding with his daugh.
ter Alice. four years old
When the gust OF wind snapped off
the sixty.foot pole vossler put on full
speed. The heavy pole struck vossler
across the head and killed him. The
car dashed onward unguidcd.
After running half block the auto.
mobile struck n lamp post and was
wrecked. Tho child was thrown out
and severely injured.
Albert Goldbach. while loading lum.
Der. was knocked senseioss by n plank
that wnn blown from the top OF pile
OF lumber.
The state herald., 1914-04-24
ASSASSIN SHOOTS AT MAYOR.
New York Crank Falls In Effort to
XIII Executive.

New York.-In an attempt to take
the life of Mayor John Purroy Mitchell.
Michael P. Mahoney. an apparently ir-
responsible, elderly man, who later
said he was blacksmith out OF work.
fired into group of three men seated
in the mayors automobile, which
stood at the east side of City Hall
Park.
The bullet from his revolver entered
the Jaw of Corporation Counsel Frank
l.. Polk, who was sitting next to the
mayor in the tonneau OF the automo-
bile. With blood squirting from his
mouth, Polk was taken into the city
hall and afterwards to the New York
hospital, where 1t was said the wound
would not prove fatal.
Mahoney fired only one shot at the
mayor and his party. Before he could
fire a second he was overcome by De-
tective George Neun. who. in the ca
pacity of chauffeur. wrenched the re-
volver out OF Mahoney's hand.
The state herald., 1914-04-24
COULDN'T STAND FOR DEFEAT
according to London Newspaper, Col
ored Opponent Of Irlshman Had
Little Chance.

A brawny son of Erin was acting as
line keeper in a rough-and-ready fight
between his mate and negro In South
America. In the course Of the fight a
well-planted blow sent the Irishman
sarthwards.
"One!" cried the time keeper. In a
:ense voice, watch In hand.
"Two!" he murmured hoarsely. pat,
ye fool, git up! There's only eight sec.
,nds left."
The inert mass never moved.
"Three!" shouted the time keeper
desperately. Think OF yer old mother,
Pat! What's 1t she'd be saying to ye
Bate the nigger!'"
Slowly he called up to eight. buck
Ing up his mate with patriotic ejacula
tions between each long second. When
eight had been called Pat slowly stag
gered to his feet, and by mighty
lunge succeeded In knocking down his
black opponent.
Desperately fearing lest he should
revive in time. the time keeper set of
at top speed:
"One, two, three. four, five. and
fves ten! Ye're out, ye black villain!
London Tid-Bits.