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Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1914-08-21
LANDS UNDER LAHONTAN DAM
To Be SHORTLY THROWN OPEN

Official notice that a unit of the
Truckee-Carson project lands will be
thrown open to settlers during the
week Of the Truckee-C Carson fair IS
given in telegram from Washington
received by the reclamation officials.
Under the instructions registrations
will be accepted on payment of the
required fee from September to
September 10, inclusive, and the lanls
will be drawn by lot on September Is.
The lands now to be thrown open
are the first since the taking up of
new lands was discontinued four
years ago, owing to lack of water
With the Lahontan dam practically
completed, water becomes available
for large part OF the lands of the
project and it is expected that new
units will be opened up in quick sue
cession until all the lands to be. cul-
tivated will be on the market.
The telegram from Washington
authorizing the opening of the lands,
is published as follows in the Church.
i'll County Standards:
Registration for farm units with
in second unit Truckee-C Carson prof.
ect will be conducted at Fallon New,
from September ? to September 10,
inclusive, Sundays excepted. Any
person qualified under reclamation
act may present an application for
any unit but cannot apply Tor more.
Applicants may examine lands before
presenting their applications for reg
istration but will not be required to
do so. Those who are successful IN
drawing must examine land applied
for in order to present application 10
enter, each applicant must be pres
ent Amount of first installment of
construction charge for unit applied
for deposited with special fiscal agent
at Fallon, to be returned to applicant
il he is not successful in drawing
Drawing for each unit for which
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1914-08-21
3-Reel Feature
Tonight's Specially

(Three-Reel Feature)-A Leach Of
Industry = (Pathe) - A photoplay
made in America under the direction
of Oscar c. APPEL. Not often are
sensational scenes combined with a
story of so much merit, and a produc-
ton uniformally artistic, the photog-
raphy and settings are excellent, and
the cast is strong. A collision be-
tween an engine and an automobile
is thrilling in the extreme, and the
realism of this scene could not be
excelled The cast includes Eleanor
Woodruff, James Hatch, Pearl Sin
delar and Irving Cummings.
In the Soup-A very funny come
dy.
The Knave of Clubs Uubim IA
hilarious comedy, where the fun
hinges on a trick police club.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1914-08-21
What's the Matter
With Nevada Anyway

The report is that our creamery
will close down on account of not
getting cream enough to keep it go
ing. This being the case, we will
have to look to some other state to
supply us with butter. There is some
thing wrong with Nevada We have
a population of about 10000 people,
and the money that this small army
of people are sending out of the
state each year for products that
should be produced at home, is
enormous, and then the people of
Nevada all cry about the high cost
of living.
Who is to blame? We can produce
butter, eggs, -four, sugar, potatoes
and all kinds of vegetables at home
But move would rather send the
money out of the state. and buy all
these articles; pay freight also. Now
get in and boost for the staple prod
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1914-08-21
Man EleCtrOcuted
In Nevada Hills

Ora Weston, aged 26 years, a resi-
dent of Fairview for about year,
was electrocuted on level No 2 of
the Nevada Hills workings at about
l AS o'clock Sunday morning, says
the Fallon Standard His task of
mine motorman, whereby he handled
electrically operated ore cars, neces
STATED his presence about the wires
in the mine workings, which carry
44O volts.
No one saw the fatal shock inflict-
ed, but when found few minutes fol-
lowing the accident, which resulted in
instant death, it was apparent that
in working about his task and in an
unguarded moment, the back of his
neck had touched live wire.
Undertaken w. r. Kaiser brought
the body to Fallon and it is being
kept here pending the receipt of
word from relatives in Colorado re-
gailing its disposition. This death
is the second in the Nevada Hills
workings to result from electrocu-
| ton, similarly fatal accident occur
ring in the mine about year ago.
-OO-
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1914-08-21

more than one application is receiv-
ed will be conducted at Fallon on
September Is. Three applications will
be drawn for each unit, if that num-
Der be lettered a." "B" and &C"
Any person holding an "a" number
may make entry for the tract applied
for at any time on or after September
2l, and not later than October 10,
Any person holding "B" number,
at any time on or after October II,
and not later than October 81, if lano
is not entered under "a" and any
person holding &C" number at any
time on or after November FL, if
land is not entered under "a" or 'B"
number. Unentered lands, if any, will
become subject to disposal under
laws applicable by any qualified per-
son at 9 o'clock a. m. on November
q and not before
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1914-08-21
Villa Has 10000 Troops

WASHINGTON, Aug. 2l.-OHicial
reports to the Washington govern
ment estimated the number of troops
in command of General Villa i'll
northern Mexico at no less than 49,
600 men. This is much larger num-
Der than had been supposed and the
result OF several weeks recruiting
during the lull which followed
Huerta's abdication.
administration officials are uncer-
tain about Villas intentions. They
have various assurances that he does
not intend to begin a counter revolu
ton. but his preparations, it is ad
mitted. have sinister aspect,
There are intimations, however,
that except for statement from
Villa as to the reasons for his dis
satisfaction with what he terms Car
ranzas ingratitude toward him, the
United States has no more definite
assurances, than previously had been
given bv Villa.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1914-08-21
Main German Army In Brussels
by United Pressl

GHENT, Aug. 21.-The main Ger
man army, headed by Major General
CARRIED and his staff, entered Brus
sells today coming in by way OF the
two main roads from Louvain. The
burgemaster met CARRIED officially
and demanded protection OF the inter-
national law. The commander PROM
ised, but added that reprisals would
follow any attempt of the Belgians 20
interfere.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1914-08-21
Gets Floater

p ]. Shaw, who was given a chance
to wander to other climes few days
ago, was arrested last night for be-
ing drunk and disorderly and this
morning appeared before Justice
Keith and pleaded guilty to the Of
fense. re stated he desired to go
to Jacks valley and the judge. after
taking the matter under considera-
ton, fined him $50 or 25 days on the
street, and at the same time suspend
ed sentence until o'clock this after
noon, to give him chance to get on
his way.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1914-08-21
Nearly $500 Is
Reno's Registration

Registration of Reno voters fol the
forthcoming primaries was complet-
ed at O'Clock last night, the booi's
having been kept open until tha,
hour to accommodate the tardy ones
who had neglected to register before
AT the close there were 2,7So voters
on the list, divided as follows:
Democrats, 1,374; Republicans,
1905; frogres ives, 81; Socialists, Is !;
party not given, 43.
Yesterday was busy day at the
registration room, l62 persons ap-
pearing to have their names entered
on the list.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1914-08-21
Patriotic Demonstration
(By United Pressl

THE HAGUE, Aug. 2l.-Berlin ad-
vices say that patriotic demonstra-
tons followed the announcement that
I.ouvain had fallen. At that time the
Brussels occupation was unknown in
Berlin.
Berlin anticipates no further SER
ious checks in the German advance.
The general staff expects the French
will he easier beaten than the Bel
gians. Long casualty lists have been
published today.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1914-08-21
Germans Friendly
IRv Limited PresSl

ROTTERDAM, Aug. 2l.-Dis-
patches say Burgemaster Max met
the German commander at Brussels
with white flag at Louvain gate.
The Germans are friendly and prom
is the city shall be unharmed if the
inhabitants make no resistance.
SO far only the German cavalry has
entered Brussels Despite officials
pleas French, Belgian, Russian and
British flags are still displayed in
Brussels
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1914-08-21
Working the Germans Out
By United Pressl

PARIS, Aug. 21.-The French are
clearing the Germans out of upper
Alsace. The French operating in
Lorraine encountered a strong re-
sistance. The advance of cavalry on
reconnaissance developed the presence
of a large German force between
Chateau Saline and Mootchincel
and entrenched as far as Seille river.
They are heavily supported by artil-
lery, indicating they will oppose the
French advance when they meet.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1914-08-21
FORM BOYLE CLUB IN ELY

At the first meeting of the organi-
cation L. E. Morley was elected pres
ident and John M. Haley secretary.
1t is the intention of the club to take
an active part in the candidacy of its
popular young standard bearer and
frequent meetings will be held from
now on in his interest.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1914-08-21

ucts and keep the money at home
On the other hand, if these articles
were all manufactured at home, it
would give employment to "a lot Of
people, who would be all consumers
and not producers, and this would
create a good market for all these
articles besides cut the price of high
cost of living-Deeth Common
wealth.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1914-08-21
Loves United States
[By United Pressl

TOXIC, Aug. 2l.-Japan is ready
to strike. The government Processes
strongest friendliness for America
The foreign office has ordered gov
ernment newspapers to play up Off
cial denial that Japan contemplates
territorial aggression in Samoa
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1914-08-21
Seriously Ill

Dwight A. Dawson, former post
master of Reno and now candidate
for the Republican nomination for
county treasurer, lies critically Ill ut
St. George hospital, Reno, suffering
from an attack OF appendicitis, and
grave fears are held as. to the out
come.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1914-08-21
Especial to the Appeal

Especial to the Appeal
ELY, Aug. 21.-About twenty ac-
tive Democrats, enthusiastic over the
candidacy of Emmet D. Boyle for the
Democratic nomination for governor
of Nevada, called meeting Wednes-
day night and formed the "Emmet
BOYLE Club of White Pine County"
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1914-08-21
Antwerp In Siege

ANTWERP, via The Hague, Aug.
2l.-The city is in state of siege and
foreigners will be asked to leave.
The king and general stay here.
Steamers have been arranged for to
take non-combatants to England and
France.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1914-08-21
May Meet Today
By United Pressl

PARIS, Aug. 2l.-The Germans
are entrenched strongly at Tirlemont
Diest, Louvain and Ma1ines. 1t is
believed the war office expects the
Germans will encounter the main al
lies today.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1914-08-21

At 2:3O this afternoon PSI Repub-
licans, 227 Democrats, 81 Socialists
g non-partisan and lone Progressive
had qualified at the primary election
The books close at 9 o'clock tonight
-Elko independent
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1914-08-21
Defeats German Cavalry

LONDON, Aug 21.-The Paris
news agency dispatches state that
French cavalry has defeated large
body of German cavalry, Leopold's
hope. Five hundred Germans were
killed and wounded.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1914-08-21
in Pitiable Condition
TRv United PresSI

AN1 WERP, Aug. 2l.-The condl,'
tion Of residents in that part of Bel
gium which the Germans occupy is
reported to be pitiable. The Germans
seized n.any houses and burned them.
TIC government is endeavoring to
care iur its refugees.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1914-08-21
Americans Enlisting
IBv United Press1

PARIS. Aug. 2l.-Several thous-
and foreigners marched to the In
valides ,oJ"y and asked to be allow
to enlist in the French army. 1t is
probable trat many of them will be
accepted.
The government last night accept
ed lot Sf Americans who will COM
bine with the rough rider and avia-
ton corps.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1914-08-21
Will Protect City
IRN limited PresSl

LONDON, Aug. 21.-The denial
the British are in Belgium is be1iev-
ed to have been issued for strategic
reasons.
Brussels is under civil guard and
its citizens have been disarmed. The
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1914-08-21
Rout Austrians

BY United Press
CETTINJE, Aug. 2l.-The Mon
tenegrins have routed the Austrians
at Crivoscina and Grahovo, capturing
500 after the battle, which lasted all
day Wednesday.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1914-08-21
Protesting Against Brutality
IBv United Press

rARIS. Aug 21-The French gov
ernment Is completing a protest to
the lowers for alleged German bar
bariries III the cities they occupy
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1914-08-21
Under White Flag Kaiser's Troops
Are Ushered Into City and Have
Promised, if Unresisted, To Pro-
teCt Historical Places

slams debated the Germans in East
Prussia ara occupied Lyck, after
two days fighting. Losses were heavy
OIL both SIDES.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1914-08-21
Pursuing the AuStrians

NISH, Aug 21.-The Servians are
pursuing the Austrian army, whien
they defeated Sunday, inficting Sc
we're loss to the invaders.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1914-08-21
By United Press

LONDCN At. 2l II British
war office formally confirmed the
German occupation Of Brussels.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1914-08-21
Breaking All Precedents, Late Pom
tiff, Before Death, Requests That
L0Wly Instead of Rich First Paw
Honor to His Remains

German commander promises to pro-
tect the city and its historic spots.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1914-08-21

Russians Defeat Germans
BY United Pressl
81. PETERSBURG, Aug. 2l-The
war Office announces that the Rus
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1914-08-21
Government After Cinch Players

600 Americans in Europe within the
coming fortnight.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1914-08-21
No Postponement of Fair

WASHINGTON, Avg 2l.-The
state department has notified foreign
that the San Francisco
will not be postponed.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1914-08-21
Passes War Risk Bill

WASHINGTON, Aug. 2l.-By :.
viva voce vote. the senate today pass
ed the administration war risk bill
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1914-08-21
IBv United Pressl

WASHINGTON, Aug. 2l-A high
official is responsible for the state
ment that the high price boosters will
be indicted soon. 1t is learned that
the department of justice has obtain
ed conclusive evidence that there IS
an artificial initiation.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1914-08-21

Removal of Americans Will Begin
By United Press]
WASHINGTON, Aug 21.-Secre-
tary of War Garrison predicted today
that there would be a removal of Is
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1914-08-21

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The daily Alaskan., 1914-11-09

Stewart Edward White has appeared as an actor in the photo play made from one of his novels. The photo play is called "The Call of the North" " and MT. White appears as an Indian.
The daily Alaskan., 1914-11-09

about 8 o'clock in the morning ana re- turned at 1. On her return she wept into her room and locked the door. l understood that she wished to rest till dinner. | could not understand why If she needed rest, she took the trouble to wash her hair so often. Women usually make a great ado about wash ing their hair, and when they do arc usually to be seen sitting about with it hanging loose. Miss Winchester would wash her hair between I and 3 o'clock and come down to dinner with it done up at half past 6. once asked her how she dried 1t so rapidly and she said by flaming 1t. This added to my wonder that she should take so much trouble after a days work.
 l asked the young lady on several occasions to give me'a lock of her beau tiful hair, but she always declined. One evening when we were sitting to- gether q lock came loose. My business requires me to carry a small pair or scissors in my vest pocket, and sur reDtitiously cut off the strand without her being aware of what I had done.
 When went to my room l held the strand near the gas jet to examine It. On it l noticed particle of substance that reflected the light. Among my knickknacks kept magnfying glass not a scientific instrument, but such as could be carried in the pocket l brought it to bear on the particle and saw that it was either stone or metal. I judged that 1t was metal. since one of its minute faces reflected the light. Moreover. moving the light about on the lock 1 detected other particles, though most of them were much small CT than the first.
 don't know what prompted me to do so-idle curiosity, suppose-but l put the lock in a glass of water and stirred it to separate the particles. They settled to the bottom of the glass, i poured most of the water off, and the rest of it. including the particles, l poured on to a sheet Of white paper. This I held over the gas jet till the water had evaporated and the particles stood out on the white paper inh- nftcly small bits of yellow sand or metal. Fishing little horseshoe mag net out from among my other trinkets, picked one of the particles up with ft then knew that it was metal.
 said nothing to any one about the matter Indeed. l thought very little of il till one afternoon. being in a building. | saw Miss Winchester com ing out of m office on the door Of which, under the firm name, was the word "Assayers" Assayers may be o>-r,antod tn handle gold dust, and a
The daily Alaskan., 1914-11-09
The Fair One With
 inc Golden Locks
By RYLAND BELL

1 first rg. in love with Gwendolin Wmch,slcrs hair. We hear much of goIlcl hair. but have never seen but one nraG uf hair the rcHl color of gold. That w.as Mss Wiuchester's. She wore it as loose "s any hair can be dressed Indeed. it yrscmhlcd a balloon in its shape
 Having fallen in love with the young laly'S hair. proceeded to fall in love with the girl herself We boarded in the samc house; consequently l saw her often. Eut she kept very much to herself. and none of us became fa- miHar with her. Sometimes she would sit with mc after dmucr for a short white. but none of the other bOarderS v.s g, n.uovrd At such times, es- n,s.ia.v when We sat side by side, l noticed dampucs, in the air which ssrrard 60 roao from my companion one, asked hnr how she made each fn,iv:luN hair ~CEJ out by itself, and she said rlrr she washed it very often. There wa< a -rrat deal of duSt floating algl. .uI 1t got into her hair This was ne cause of the frequent wash uas
 After giving her a number of invita- riaaS { aua.y succeeded in inducing Mis- Winchester to go 10 the theater with me. When at the raising of the curtain she took of her hat and dis nIared her wealth of hair many per sons turned thr5r eyes upon it admir- nr,r. 1t seemed Co me that not only ns nuc was golden. but that in one OF TWO places it had a golden sparkle. 1 asked her if she ever used gold rowl.r Sa, looked at ne in a star tied way aad said:
 NO. Wla, uaNcs you think SO:
 "H.rau-r there is 8 place in your hair whf.r. ~raHs.rs as though you had put god ro...c un f."
 S., rIl Grr nrnd up and asked me where was tne spal l referred to and WAS not <nrisioI till directed her to it ,
 Ms Winchester held position or SOIL, sort. but she told none of us wn..9. ur what ii was. She went out
The daily Alaskan., 1914-11-09

suspicion at once came to me that the particles had found in Miss Winches- ter's hair were golden. l had preserv- ed them and made a further examina- lion to find that my surmise was right.
 l ceased my attentions, to Miss Win. chester, but I dreaded to have it dis covered that she was carrying away gold dust that did not belong to her in her hair and, asked for private in- terview with her, told her what had seen and how it had revealed what she had stolen.
 She was dreadfulIy cut up; begged me to keep her secret. and agreed to do so on her solemn promise to abstain in future.
 never met Miss Winchester again. Somehow after that when l came near q girl with golden locks could not avoid looking to see if there were scintillatiOns of gold dust
The daily Alaskan., 1914-11-09
Cause For Thanks.

Lord Chief Justice Clerk Braxfeld was a man of few words and of strong business habits. and consequently, when he courted his second wife he said to her: Lizzie. I'm looking out for a wife, and I thought you just the person to suit me Let me have your answer on or off tomorrow. and nae mair aboot it." The lady next day re- piled in the affirmative. Shortly after the marriage Lord Braxfelds butler came to him to give up his situation because he could not bear her lady ships continual scolding. Man" Brax- field exclaimed. we've little to con- plain of; ye may be thankfu' ye're no married to her"
The daily Alaskan., 1914-11-09
SCENE FROM "As THE WIND BLOWS"

Wheeler Oekman Is soon to be seen in another cowboy film to be called "The Lonesome Trail"
The daily Alaskan., 1914-11-09
HARRY F. CRANE.

Harry F. Crane, who is playing the part of Louis XI. in the Francois Vii. lon" series, is one of the few survivors of the old school which has passed into history. In his time he supported Ed win Booth, Lawrence Barrett, Stuart Robson, Mckee Rankin, FranI Law, Tor, Katie Estelle. Kittie Blanchard and other great stars who were well known to the last generation. After leaving the stage he practiced medicine for years in Buffalo. He went to Call fornia on account of his wife's health and on the coast joined motion pic ture stock company.
 Ruth Stonehouse does a number ol classic dances in "The Wood Lymph.
The daily Alaskan., 1914-11-09
Run Down.

Tom-Of course the bride looks love- ly, as brides always do. Nell-Yes, but the bridegroom doesn't look altogeth- CT fit; seems rather run down. Tom Run down? Oh, yes, caught after a long chase.
The daily Alaskan., 1914-11-09
OUR FEARS.

It is not what a thing is, but what we think it is, that frightens US. A man walks within an inch of death without knowing it and therefore withouttrembling, andthen his hair stands on end a. some empty, harmless noise.
The daily Alaskan., 1914-11-09

2 woman is forced by circum- j stances and the weakness Of a rel
 atiye to marry her employer against her wishes, although she is in love with another, is this action on her part and this self sacrifice worthy of happiness, or should she receive her just deserts for acting contrary to her conscience2 An answer to this trou- blesome question is given in the film play, As the Wind Blows" The play ends happily, which is not always the way in real life.
The daily Alaskan., 1914-11-09
A New Pen.

To break in a new pen wet IL for second before using and it will write as well as an old one.