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Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1914-12-16

( only had us in his favorite cafe II
| Washington, and how surprised h,
was when you duplicated most )
his vaunted viands, including caviar
ls that spelled right?), sardelles
truttles, mushrooms, Rochefort, pun
pernickel, rye bread, Budweiser, ans
all of the other things he mentioned
together with several delicacies no.
usually known beyond the Sierra Ne
Vadas. That was a great occasion
Almost as exciting as when Milton
a. Sharp, the murderous highway
man, blew into town with an Oregon
boot on his ankle and surrendered d
in the midst of a blizzard. with ie
mercury almost freezing. Sharp al
ways thought Dobe Willoughbv
ought to have stood in with him, and
possibly he was right, judging from
the standpoint of the stage robber
and the gun-hghter. At any rate,
everybody i'll the know considere
that DOOe had broken the contract
that he made in the Aurora iail when
he and Sharp were cell-mates. Su Ii
pertldy was at the time hell to be
objectionable. Therefore, Dobe lost
caste in the community, and he was
compelled to shoot Chilean in order
10 re-establish his standing.
''N ~, rem, har t,.u, ,,..,1r
Watson got because that man who
arrested Sharp in the dark alley back
of Burns Buchannon's dance hall was
a Scotch Canadian-not naturalized
and as Watson declared, not quail
fled to lay hands on a free American
like Sharp, even though he had kill
ed couple of stage drivers and had
robbed the Wells Fargo treasure box
half dozen times. Watson was
loud in his denunciation of such un-
lawful proceedings, and swore that il
a court of competent jurisdiction
could be reached he would take out
a writ Of habeas corpus and right this
wrong by setting free this
native born citizen, who, he held, had
been illegally deprived of his liberty.
Double Dim concurfed in this legal
opinion, but Eli Johl dissented, and
so the defendant was held for trial nv
Judge Decker, who always wanted to
le on the safe side unless some per-
so.ial friend had an interest in the
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1914-12-16
German War Vessels Steal From Under Cover an,
Make Early Morning Assault On Several Towns On TIN
Northeast Coast Of Eng1andAre Now Engaged In
Battle With Britans Fleet But NewsIs So Closely Cen
sored Little Information Is Getting Out.

being shelled. Our flotilla at various
points has been engaged Four cruis-
ers participated in the bombardment
OF Scarborough. Scarborough refu-
gees are now arriving at Hull, and
state that the German shells are
greatly damaging the town. The
famous Abbey of Whitby is badly
damaged and shell struck the Har-
tlepool postoffice, wounding three o;
the postoffice employees. The German
cruisers made else approach to the
coast line before being discovered
lhe government controls the Scar
borough telegraph wires, making in
formation scarce.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1914-12-16
"ViOlin of M'Sieur"
2-Reel Feature
(Two-Reel Feature)-The Violin oe

(Two-Reel Feature)-The Violin o!
M'Sieur-(Vita)- NJ )-Neither wears in
prison., or years of separation dims
the masters touch. The old familiar
air reunites him with his loved ones.
| is simple story SO full of patho.;,
ard SO well acted it will be hailed as
a classic. There is soothing resi-
.fullness about it that brings ioyful
meditation. Claras kimball Young,
ttienne Giradot and James Young
have the leads in this beautiful pic
ture
Hearst-SeGg News Pictorial-An
interesting number.
The Question and Answer Man.
Lubin)-A good story OF the edi-
torial room, caused by mix-up Of
proper names and nom-de-p1um.s
featuring Lottie Brisco and Arthur
Johnson, supported by strong cast
in every respect Admission 10 and
70 cents.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1914-12-16
Subscriptions Received
Get Control of Lone Star

Advices from San Francisco state
that Charles s. Sprague of the JUMBO
tx. and Senator William A. Clark Of
the Goldfeld Merger have secured
control of the Lone Star Consolidat-
ed group of claims in the Gold6e1d
district. A month ago the stock of
TINS company was going a-begging at
and cents, but with the announce
ment that the new parties had taken
mold OF it it advanced to IS cents in
San Francisco and II cents in New
York.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1914-12-16
Naval Battle Progressing :
By United Press1

LONDON, Dec, 16-The latest
advices from the north say the naval
battle is still progressing, out a
close censorship prevents details.
Rumors of losses on both sides are
being circulated, but as yet have not
been confirmed. The roar of guns is
shaking Hartlepool A Scarborough
refugee said he saw three killed there
in a bombardment which lasted thirty
minutes, Nine are reported killed at
Hartlepool and one at Whitby, which
is an addition to Abbri. The latter
place has been partly destroyed and
a number of houses demolished. Al
ter firing about fifty shells the German
cruisers withdrew in a northeasterly
direction. The sea battle was started
as the Germans withdrew from Har-
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1914-12-16
BY nited Pressl

PARIS, Dec. lo.--Belgians, French
. and English are getting ready to
strike staggering blow at the Ger
mans in Belgium. An offensive
movement is proceeding from the
coast all along the line to Alsace. The
assaults so far are vigorous and will
be followed by general attack. With
in the last two days the British
French lines in Flanders have been
advanced over a mile.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1914-12-16

tlepool. 1t is reported that two Ger
man cruisers have already been de-
stroyed and the British fleet is some
what damaged, though this is not
confirmed.
Mrs. Merryweather of SCARBOROUGH
who was behind the counter of her
husbands shop, was in the line of a
she'll and was instantly killed. Her
husband was buried in the debris of
the building. A shell entered the
window of Lloyd's bank at Hartle
pool, wrecking the interior. Burst
ing shells also blew great holes in
Hartlepool streets.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1914-12-16

in heap of ruins. A moment later
the Balmoral hotel was struck and
hred, with bursting shells Then
there were cries from the street, peo-
pie poured from their homes and
made a wild rush to the railroad sta
tons. Others took refuge in their
cellars. Shells burst over the heads
o. the people at the station. who were
awaiting the departure of the train.
When the train left part of Scar
borough was enveloped in smoke.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1914-12-16
Letter Which Recalls Many of
the Stirring Events of Long Ago

Following is a letter recently writ
ten by Wells Drury, formerly of Car
son, but now of Berkeley, to John NJ.
Dormer, also formerly OF this town.
The epistle brings up many frontie.,
"reminiscences, which will be recalled
with interest by those who participat-
led in the stirring events of long ago:
Dear Friend Dormer: Many
thanks for your good letter | was
deligted TO glimpse your handsome
signature. 1t has just the same aris-
tocratic turn that it always possessed
Only hrst-class man can write like
that. You know, John, that | am one
OF those who profess to tell some
thing OF mans characteristics, judp-
ing from his penmanship. The typ
ing machine has done much to cut
away the basis for such analysis, bur
the signature remains, and usually
that is sufficient for the formation OF
a sound opinion
Il would like mighty we'll to sit
down and talk over some of the old
days, not forgetting the nights, as
Sam Davis would say. Carson ard
Virginia City and Gold Hill had
frontier charm and flavor. but after all
Candelara eclipsed even Bodie ami
all the rest as a scene of unusual ex-
periences.
Just think how we would enjoy
meeting up with Grab Brown. Ramon
Montenegro, Doc Cal1ison, Blue Dick,
Brooks McLane. Bossy Loryea,
Chet Brummettt, Billy Bell. Sidney
Jones, Buttermilk Jim Henderson,
and the hundreds OF other peculiar
specimens of humanity that fore
gathered within sound of the Nortn-
ern Belle whistle.
The other day man mentioned
that he used to live in Candelaria.
and to test him | casually remarked
that possibly he knew Of Greek
George and his favorite expletive-"
and he did. So of course, the authen-
ticity of his claim to residence in the
home OF the True Fissure could not
De disputed
III never forget the night that
Iaggett went with us down to the
Dutch Dive in Candelaria and began
20 brag about what he could set ~
or us in the way of a luncheon if ne
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1914-12-16
20 Killed

DE CnIted Press
| SCARBOROUGH, Dec. 16.-The
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affair. OF course that made bic
dfference-which was perfectly nat,
ural according to the ethics of that
court.
! 'B. q. Smith, who kept the big
store, died in Oakland about a wear
ago. At that time he had lots m ,re
money than his brother Borax. Did
you ever stop to think that about
thlrty-three years have slipped away
since then? At least, there was time
enough for Borax to make and lose
several million. He has only meas
ly two or three million now. He de-
serves our sympathy. Barney Gamble
told me not long ago that he calico
on Talbot Root in New YORK, AMI
that Root couldn't do enough to show
how glad he was to see an old-timer
from the chloride belt.
"Shockley, who lived in Pick
handle gulch, is a rich man, with
Headquarters in London. His BROTH
er, w. A., is cashier of a bank il
berkeley. Probably you did not
know him. He was in Candelaria af-
ter | left. Chris. Zabriskie lost few
hundred thousand in the Smith mix
up, but is still very wealthy
Well, good night, old frieni.
Write to me, and when you come 70
this part of the country come over
and see me. Faithfully yours,
WELLS DRURY."
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1914-12-16
, by United Pressl

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 10, bul,--
tin, SIP a. m.-German warships are
today shelling Scarborough and Har-
tlepool, English cities. 1t is the most
daring dash of the war Reports
from the admiralty office indicate that
the engagement will develop into one
OF the big sea battles.
Scarborough is one of the spas %
England and a noted bathing an |
pleasure resort. Hartlepool is a coal
center OF the York and Durham dis
tricts, and great shipping point
The two cities are about forty miles
apart.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1914-12-16
But Little IMPROVEMENT

The condition of Jesse Bright, w1o
has been seriously i'll at his home for
several days past, shows but littlc
Improvement. Last night he is re-
ported to have spent poorly. One Of
his daughters, Mrs. Joe Harris. ar
rived from Elko on today's train.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1914-12-16
In the Eastern Theater
Nv United Pressl

PETROGRAD, Dec. l6.-Fightinp
at the southern front has assumed i'm
portant proportions. The Archduke
Nicholas is determined to crush re-
sistance there. The next big battle
q expected south of Cracow. The
Russians so far have repulsed the
Austro-Germans in the preliminary
engagements
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1914-12-16
Russians Compelled to Retreat

VIENNA, Dec. 16.-The Russians
we're compelled to retreat in East
taken in the pursuit OF the enemy.
Galicia and $1,000 prisoners were
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1914-12-16

BOrdeWich First
Subscriber to Tree

AS announced in the Appeal yes
terday, subscriptions for the propos
ed community" tree on Christmas
eve will be received by this paper and
the Carson News. and following the
suggestion that was made when the
scheme of the tree was first proposed
the maximum subscription will be
limited to 81 and from that down, ac-
cording to the donors means.
The subscriptions, so far as the
papers are concerned. will be publish
ed from day to day as they are added
TO. The first subscription received by
the Appeal was from Arthur Bordi-
wlch, OF the state printing office, and
the Appeal takes pleasure in placing
itself second on the list.
Subscriptions Received
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1914-12-16
Scott to the Front

WASHINGTON, Dec. l6.-Secre-
tary Garrison has ordered Chief-of-
Staff Scott to Naco to take charge OF
the situation there He will leave to-
night and arrive at Naco Saturday al.
ternoon.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1914-12-16
The German Report
BY United Pressl

BERLIN, by wireless, Dec. To-
An official statement says: "The enc
my's advance from Neuport, support
ed by bombardment from their war
ships, has been repulsed. In Northern
Poland we have taken several posi-
tions and 5000 prisoners"
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1914-12-16
Arriving at Hull
/ I.v United Press

HULL, Dec. 16.-Refugees from
Scarborough arriving here declare
that when they first heard the firing
they thought it was some of the Brit
ish battlcships practicing and no at
tention was paid to the fussilade un-
til house was struck and crumpled
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1914-12-16
COMPLETE PLANS TO
ENFORCE NEUTRALITY
| By United Pressl

WASHINGTON, Dec. l6.-The ad-
mnistration has completed plans to
onierce neutrality in the canal zone.
Colonel Goethals will get ample pow
or, but further word from him is
awaited before action is taken.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1914-12-16
Fight Is On
! Gy United Press1

LONDON, Dec l6.-The admiral
ty office issues the statement that a
German movement Of some import
ance is taking place this morning III
the North Sea-" Scarborough, Whitby
and Hartlepool on the York coast are
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1914-12-16
Printshop Damaged

[ By United PressI
SUNDERLAND, Eng, Dec. To-
News reaching here says that sub
marines accompanied the cruisers
which shelled Hartlepool A German
shell entered the glass roof of the
composing room of the Hartlepool
Daily Mail, and did considerable
damage
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1914-12-16
Kaiser Has Diptheria
~ | nited Pressl

~ United Pressl
LONDON, Dec. l6.--A News
Agency Madrid dispatch says trust
worthy information has been receiv-
ed that the kaiser is suffering from
diptheria.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1914-12-16
Working On Commission Report

lhe state printing office has quite
a force OF men employed working on
the report of the state commissions
these will be completed in ample
time to present to the incoming lepis-
lature.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1914-12-16
Seaton Carew Damaged

London, Dec. 16.-Seaton Carew,
two and half miles southwest Of
Scarborough, was also damaged in
the bombardment, but the main attack
was directed at Scarborough.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1914-12-16
Declare War On Servia
lRy United Pressl |

Rv United Press
AMSTERDAM, Dec. l6.-It is an
nounced that Northern Albanian
tribes have declared war on Servia
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1914-12-16
Leave Mines In Their Wake

Hy United Pressl
LONDON, Dec 16.-The German
cruisers are fleeing from the British
after their coast bombardment. 1t is
reported tonight the Germans scat.
tered mines in their wake in order t
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1914-12-16
Allies Purpose, 1t Is Stated, Is to
Strike Staggering Blow---Have
Advanced Their Lines Over a
Mile In FlanderS---Kaiser Suffer-
ing From Diptheria

west Of Cornay has been repulsed. Il
IS announced the king of Servia en-
tered Belgrade at the head of his
troops on Tuesday.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1914-12-16

casualties reported as result of the
bombardment include twenty-eight
killed and several wounded.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1914-12-16

prevent pursuit and permit them to
make their escape. The result of to-
days engagement is still unknown,
as there is the strictest censorship.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1914-12-16
Raid Started From Wilhelmshaye,

OI1ttQ PreSSI
LONDON, Dec. lot is believed
the German raid started from Cux-
haven or Wilhelms shaven.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1914-12-16

{. F. Sellman and wife returned
this afternoon from a brief visit to
the riverside city.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1914-12-16
Crowds Awaiting News
Bv United Press

By United Pressl
LONDON, Dec 16.-Crowds to-
night throng the war and admiralty
offices awaiting news.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1914-12-16
From the Other Side
j.. United Press

l'' United Press
PARIS, Dec. 16.-Communique this
afternoon says the German attack
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1914-12-16
British Destroyers Engaged
iRN limited pracc

by United Pressl
LONDON, Dec. 16-Four British
destroyers have attacked the Ger
mans off Hart1end.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-10
u. S. COMMISSION SUSPENDS
RAIL SWITCHING CHARGES
Holds Over Until Next Year New
Tariff Rate of So a Car.

Freight tariffs of the Baltimore and
Ohio and other Eastern railroads. which
provide for a charge of 5ls cents per ton
minimum charge 50 per car. for switching
freight to and from points on private
sidings and Industrial plant tracks, We're
further suspended today by the Interstate
Commerce Commission from October %
until April %. These tariffs were orig
inally suspended from July l.
Switching charges We're first proposed
by Louis d, Brandeis, attorney for the
commission. in the . per cent. advance
case. 1t was then pointed out that the
railroads should first assess charges on
services now being rendered free to large
shippers. The roads Immediately filed the
switching tariffs. but upon complaint of
shippers they were suspended. pending an
investigation. This investigation has not
yet been completed,
In addition the commission further sus-
pended from October 80 until April 80 the
proposed tariff of the Wheeling and Lake
Erie Railroad which proposed to absorb
the switching charges of the Cuyahoga
Valley and the River Terminal Railways
at Cleveland; the switching charges of
the Newburg and South Shore Railroad
at Cleveland and Newburg, and the
switching charges Of the Lake Terminal
Railroad at South Lorain.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-10
MISS PHOEBE PYLE WEEDS
Daughter of Famous Artist Marries
Robert w. Brokaw.

WILMINGTON, Dell oct. 1O.-A we'd
ding of interest was celebrated in the
Church of the New Jerusalem this after
noon when Miss Phoebe Pyle. daughter
of the late Howard Pyle, Delaware's
famous artist, became the bride of Rob-
ert w. Brokaw, Of st. Louis. The ccre-
mony was performed by the Rev. George
Henry Dole. pastor of the church. The
church was filled with the relatives and
friends of the couple.
Miss Pyle was attended by her sister.
Miss Eleanor Pyle, as maid of honor;
Mrs. David /. Ranken, as matron of
honor and Miss Josephine S. Bush. Miss
Margaret n. Bates, Miss Mildred TAYLOR
and Miss Gertrude Brinckle. as brides
maids.
The bridegrOom's best man was David
J. Ranken and the ushCrs were Secretary
Of state Thomas w. Miller, Howard Pyle,
Maurice DUPONT Lee and T.. l.. Bcrgland.
After the ceremony there was a recep-
ton AT the home of the brides mother
Mr., Brokaw was formerly connected with
the DUPONT Company in this city, but
now Is In business in st. Louis. The bride
is a daughter of the famous artist, who
died while i'm Italy few years ago.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-10
REQUESTS FOR CHARITY
Will of William Corish Leaves $1,000
for Each of Six Institutions.

requests of $1,000 are made from the
S5OOO estate of William Corlsh, who died
last Sunday at 1924 Girard avenue, to
each of the following Institutions:
Little Sisters of the Poor, 18th and JEFF
fcrson streets; Home of the Good Shep-
herd. St. Johns Orphan Asylum. St
Nincent's Home, Catholic Home for Des-
ttute Children, ST. Joseph's Female Or
phan Asylum.
The WILL which was admitted to pro-
bate today, directs that the residue of
the estate be distributed among brothers,
sisters and other relatives of the de-
Cedent.
Tho will of Margaret Kent. late of S32
North 9th street, directs that her estate
of s6Si9 be held in trust for her husband,
Samuel r.. Kent, and two sons. At the
death of the last annuitant the principal
of the estate is To be equally divided
among Trinity Baptist Church, 9th and
Poplar streets; Baptist home, and Bap-
list Orphanage.
Other wills admitted to probate today
are Anna F.. Barr, Pill Bainbridge
street, disposing of a $4,000 estate in
private hequests Mary p. Van Deusen
2lOO Tioga street, $500; William Bessenett,
$500 Master street, Sd35O; Wolf Freedman,
322S oxford street, $4,000 Apollonia Kunts-
man, 1924 South 2ith street. $500.
Personal property of Ella V. Burton
has been appraised at 90; Edward
y. Hand, S1i9Osi; Philip Wagner. $3533 o.
and Minnie X. Franz, S3396.45.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-10
TODAY MARKS BIG EPOCH
FOR DELAWARE COLLEGE
DR.. Samuel Mitchell Inaugurated
President.

| NEWARK. Del, oct. 10.-With tho
| Joint celebration of the Inauguration OF
| a new president for Delaware College and
| the dedication Of the new Women's Col
| lege, this will long be remembered as
| red-letter day In the history of Delaware
! College DR.. Samuel Chiles Mitchell was
| inaugurated into the presidency at il
| o'clock this morning, and a little later
| the Women's College was dedicated, and
| Miss Ninifred j. Robinson, formerly Of
Nassar College, installed as dean.
| Doctor Mitchell was made president on
the college campus, facing Oratory Hall.
Governor Charles II. Miller and staff,
| members OF the state judiciary, state
officials, members of the Legislature,
about so presidents or representatives of
colleges and universities from IA differ
ent States. and many other invited guests
were present.
Chancellor Charles M. Curtis, a MEM
ber of the board of trustees, presided at
the Inauguration exercises. After short
address by him and music by the college
orchestra, the invocation was said by the
12t Rev. Frederick J. Iilnsman, Episcopal
Bishop Of Delaware Short addresses
We're made as follows DR. George w
Marshall president pro TEN. Of the SEN
ate, representing the board of trustees;
Dr. George A Hartcr, former president,
representing the faculty; Judge Victor B.
Wooley, recently appointed Federal
judge. representing the alumni. and
Henry Ridgely, of Dover, representing
the State Board of Education
Governor Miller. member Of the AZ
iiated College Commission, presided at
the dedication of the women's College.
The corner stone was laid by the Grand
Lodge of Masons of Delaware Everett
c. johnson received the buildings on be,
half of the trustees
Miss Robinson was installed by Cover
nor Miller. Mrs. Alfred ID. Warner, of
Wilmington, acknowledged the gifts to
the new college. The principal address
was made by Lois Kimball Matthews,
Ph.D., dean of Womens University of
Wisconsin. flag was presented by the
American Mechanics and received by
Chaunccy y. Holcomb, Speaker Of the
House.