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Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1914-02-16
Question Before Supreme Court
to Interpret Referendum Statute

The matter of the mandamus
proceedings relative to the cree
tion of a high school at Wells. FL
10 county, was argued and submit
ted to the Supreme court thi,
morning.
Chapter l57 Of the 1913 statutes
authorized the board Of county
commissioners OF Elko to issue
bonds amounting to $4,000 for the
construction and equipment OF a
high school in the town Of Wells.
y number of taxpayer, Of the coun-
ty who were opposed to the cree
ton of the school building prepar-
ed and circulated a petition for
referendum vote on this act of the
last legislature, under article 10 Of
the Nevada constitution.
y petition purporting TO contain
the names of PA qualified voters
"t Elko county, being more than ~
per cent OF the total vote Of the
county at the last general election.
was presented to Secretary Of
state Hrod'gan on January 5th. to
be placed on the ballot at the next
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1914-02-16
Returned to Mormon Capital

Judge Henry |. Moore. CHIEF
counsel for the Nevada Copper
Belt railroad and the Mason Valley
Copper Mining company, of Mason
valley, after week in Carson. at
tending the hearings before various
commission, i'll behalf of hi, clients,
departed last evening for Salt Lake
City, his present headquarters
Judge Moore expects to return to
Nevada this summer to take up his
residence on his 24O-acre ranch in
Lyon county, which he says GER
tainly looks good to him.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1914-02-16
Visiting Carson

Hon. Thomas Bell. former state
senator from Nye county, arrived
III Carson yesterday from Reno.
where he had been attending the
session OF the Cattlemcn', associa-
tion, of which he was elected one
OF the vice-prcsident~. Mr. Bell
owns one Of the finest stock and
grain ranches in Nye county. seven
ty miles north Of Tonopah. but at
the present time it is nearly isolat-
ed. because Of bad roads. due to the
late washoutS. In addition to de
voting large part of his time 20
his stock and mining interests. Mr..
Hell finds leisure to de1ve into and
study politics. He is a pronounced
progressive Democrat. and many of
ms Nyc and Lander county friends
are endeavoring to get him to CON
sent to make the race for the guber-
material nomination at the approach
ing primaries.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1914-02-16
Burial of ]. p. Savage

The funeral of Joseph p. Savage.
who died early Saturday morning.
took place this morning from tn,
Catholic church, Rev Father Cart
land officiating. \ large number
OF relatives and friends were pres
ent at the services, after which the
Eagles, OF which lodge the deceas~
cd had been an old-time member.
took charge and escorted the re-
mans to Lone Mountain cemetery.
where they were laid to rest
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1914-02-16

election. On the advice of .Attor-
ney General Thatcher the sccre-
tary ot state refused to accept the
petition ON the grounds that the
petition should contain 10 per cent
Of the qualified voters of the state
voting at the last general election.
This. resulted in a petition for a
writ OF mandamu> being BROUGHT
by Attorney Otto Williams Of Elku
against the secretary of state re-
qnirinI him to file said petition or
show cause why he had not done
so.
Attorney NJ F. Blatt and .\ttor
ney General Thatcher appeared for
the state, contending that the
amendment to article 10 OF the CON
NltutIon was not self executing and
until the legislature acted and
pointed out the way q referendum
vote should be taken on1eountv
measures the secretary of state
was not authorized to accept such
resarcndum petitions ATTORNEY
otto Williams represented the pc
titiouerS
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1914-02-16
Has Hopeful View
of the Situation

The Bulletin say, Of the general
situation on the Comstock. "Now
that w. {, Ral-ton. president Of rnr
United Com>tock Pumping assoc. .-
tion has returned to this city fro y
a special visit t, New York AM
Boston in bchali Of that orsaniza-
ton, which is seeking a satisfactory
settlement of its financial oblga-
tion' to the power company. which
i controlled in the east. the affair,
Of the pumping association are like
" 70 take more definite shape
While not divulging his plans in adj
vance OF meeting which is about
to be held by the association. Mr..
Ra'Ston says he is very confident
that satisfactory solution of the
difficult problems that the interests
concerned have been wrestling with
Is now close at hand"
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1914-02-16
CATTLEMEM'S ASSOCIATION
WILL HAVE ITS OWN CANDIDATES

'harlcs Stro,nider, interested in
the sheep raising industry in the
vicinity of fcriHgton in Lyon coun-
", passed through Carson this
morning ON his return to hi, home
from Keno, where he attended the
cattlcmeno meeting Saturday. From
his conversation with a representa-
tive OF the Appeal the Nevada Cat
rIcmen'S reorganization intends to
take an active part in the coming
campaign: in fact, Mr.. Strosnidcr
states, will have candidates for the
Legislature IN every county, who
will look after the interests OF the
taxpayers and abolish the useless
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1914-02-16
Nevada Newsletter

he Appeal is in receipt Of No. ].
VOL ], of the Nevada Newsletter
and Advertiser, published at Reno,
by Boyd Moore. The paper i,
made up in magazine form and tv-
geographically is a classic. 1t an
nounceS that politically it will be
Democratic nationally, but indie
pendent on state affairs. Mr..
Moore, its editor, was well-known
III Goldheld newspaper circles dur
ing the boom days.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1914-02-16
Receiver Appointed

In the long pending litigation Of
the cases of Bates versus the Tana-
DO Mining and Smelling company
and Mallett versus the Gold Quartz
Mining company. Of Lander county,
Judge harrington in the Federal
court Saturday afternoon appointed
}. +. Raine receiver of both mining
companies property and assets.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1914-02-16

Gives Twenty Years
Instead of Ten

Senator NcWlands has introduced
in the senate a bill for an extension
Of time for the payments under the
reclamation act.
The bill provides for a period
Of twenty years within which pay
ment can be made, instead of the
existing term Of ten years. and pro-
Nldes for an initial installment Of
per cent Of the building or con-
>tructlon charges upon the fling If
the entry
After the payment of the first i'll
Stallmcnt five years are given for
development of the land before IN
additional lnstallment is requirel.
and then 4 system of graduated i'll
stalIments is provided for the fol-
lowing years.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1914-02-16
Fair Commissioners Meet

The Nevada State Fair commis-
SION, created by an act OF the last
legislature to see that this state !,
properly represented at the San
francisco and San Diego eNpo>i-
tons. held a brief session this af-
lrrnoon to inspect plans submitted
tor the Nevada buildings. After a
few prehminaries the commission
ADJOURNED to meet again on Friday
next.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1914-02-16
To Elko to Attend Meet;no

N'"Nernor Oddic leaves tonight
for Elko to attrnd a meeting OF
the board Of directors of the Stat.
industrial Home which will hold q
two days session, beginning t0mor-
row. One OF the purposes of the
meeting is to receive and open
plans recently submitted by num-
Der OF architects for the building
Of the home.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1914-02-16

commissions now existing and
many of the so-called reform or re-
medal laws,
Asked what commission he re-
terred to he answered the Tax
commission first, and then the Pub
betty and others to follow. "Wny.
should We allow people to asses,
our properties who live and have
offices here in Carson" said Mr..
NtroSnider, I'VE should have a COM
m1ttce II our own counties to place
the v''uatiOns for taxable purposes.
We 'aNe awakened and will see
legislation in the future i, bencli
clal u the taNpaver."
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1914-02-16
Is an Old-Timer

lhlrty-mnc years ago today we
landed i'll Virginia City and became
citizen of Nevada. The Com
stock was then in its prime and
money was plentiful We tried
hard for twelve years to lay up
some OF it, but the stock sharps
were too much for lis, Notwith-
tanding that we LETT the old lode
worse than broke. we have ten
der spot in our memory for it
". ". Booher i'll Elko Independ-
ent
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1914-02-16

Al Irelotf, the cattle buyer and
owner of large herds fattening on
his Washoe valley ranches. return
ed last evening from trip Of in
spection Of his cattle. grazing IN
Mason valley.
William Maxwell. "mine host" ni
the Arlington. is in Reno TODAY
visiting with his mother. who ha,
been confined to her home for the
past two weeks with a serious
siege of sickness.
Ernest Bath. who has purchased
the draying business OF his cousin
Henry Bath, returned from Reno
this morning, accompanied bv his
Wlte and two children. who will
make their future home in Carso,
Former Governor Jewett Adams
was passenger on the express
last evening. travelling to E1v. from
where he will visit the Adams
McGlIl cattle ranches in M.Th:.c
Pine county, Of which he is part
owner.
Chester Taylor, Of the Tax COM
mission force. spent Sunday in
Keno, returning to his duties thi,
morning. It is rumored he will not
return alone in the near future.
John Dangbcrg. wife and child
VISITED this city yesterday. depart
lns last evening for Reno. Mr..
Dang berg is the president of the
Dangberg interests in Carson VAL
ley
Attorney George A. Bartlett and
"lfe are i'll Reno, where Mr.. Bari
lett attended the frst meeting Of
the new ly created Safety First"
commission, Of which he is mem
Der.
Comptroller Jake Eggers with
treasurer William Mcmillan. de
parted for Reno this morning. 10
attend the monthly meeting and in
Spectlon Of the State Insane asv-
lum.
Bud Bliss, general manager #
the Hobart Mills lumber interests
VISITED the company's local ward
Yesterday, returning to his Califor-
MA headquarters last evening.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1914-02-16
Road Repaired

The county commissioners re-
port the road between Carson and
Empire, which was badly washed
ont during the recent storms. as
having been repaired and now open
for the travel OF vehicles Of any
Size
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1914-02-16
Returned From Reno

lax commissioners John Shaugh-
messy, Enmit ID. Boyle and Charlie,
Colburn have returned from Reno.
Whcre they held a conference with
the executive committee Of the new
ly organized cattle and sheep OWL
erst association relative to the pro-
posed assessment Of yearlng cat
tie.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1914-02-16
Buried at Lone Mountain

Funeral services over the re-
mains Of Charles II. Cogswell.
father of Mrs. Ed Ierngton. took
place yesterday morning from thl
ler'ngton home Intcrmcnt took
place later at Lone Mountain Gem
etery and was attended by relatives
and large number of friends of
the deceased.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1914-02-16
Card Of Thanks

To the people OF Carson we de
sire to express our sincerest graft
tude for the sympathy and assist
ancc extended during Our recent
bereavement
MRS JAS. SAVAGE and family
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1914-02-16
Mason Valiey Snelter

he report Of the Mason Valley
>mrItcr shows that 2,671 ton, Of
ere were handled last week. Mason
Valley mines contributing l.4lO
toms: Ncvada-Douglas, 627. and
other mines of the district 024. Four
carloads of blister copper were
shipped
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1914-02-16
Buried at Genoa

George kitzmeyer departed fur
Genoa this morning. where he will
this afternoon direct the funeral II
Mrs. Catherine Seaman, who passed
away early Sunday morning at the
age of "A. The deceased wa, Il
pioneer, residing in the valley for
the past forty years. Father Cart
land will deliver the funeral ser
wees, lnterment in the family plot
at Genoa.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1914-02-16
Cattle for Santa Rosa

Three cars of valley cattle went
out over the Virginia and Truckee
tracks this morning enroute from
Minden to the Nunan Meat COM
pany at Santa Rosa.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1914-02-16
Repairing Streets

City Marshal Henry Dau9hcrty
has force Of ten men repairing
the streets in the north end Of
town. which were more or less I'M
paS>ibc from the deep holes caus-
ed by the flood waters 4 few weeks
I(O.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1914-02-16
Front Room for Rent

wo and half blocks from, Main
street: hot and cold water, bath
and phone. Table board if wanted
Phone GAL. SOB E. Telegraph fla
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1914-02-16

dominated by a comparatively small
number of men, These men, in
! large part, made their money min
ing and stock raising and with
keen sporting instincts would nat
urally back the sporting game to
the limit
Wingfeld Breeding Horses
The project has gone much far
ther than would have seemed pos
slble without attracting attention.
George Wingfield's purchases of
thoroughbred horseAesh have been
the most extensive Of the men in
t"rc~ted in the game. but others
nave the nucleus of good stables.
Near Reno are several sites for
some Of the faatest race courses in
the world The deep sediment soil
gives that springiness 50 essential
to speed and the level stretches
present every facility for ease and
economy of construction.
In 1tS very sentiment Reno has
the qualifications for successful
racing center, BY virtue of the min
ing and stockraisine country which
surround it Reno always has been
inclined to view with charity the
sporting prOclivites of men. Rv
virtue OF the mi1lionaires of Ne
V"da it can have racing horses and
race courses and by virtue of its
legislature it is hoped to have
number of bookies at the opening
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1914-02-16
Judge Rreen SicL

Judge Peter Breen, one of the
best known jurists of the state, is
confined to his bed at Eureka with
a severe attack of rheumatism.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1914-02-16
For Sale

Flour sacks. large size. 4 cents;
small size, ? cents, while they last,
ITO KELLY & LINDSAY.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1914-02-16
Setting Hens Wanted

F1lteen setting hens wanted be-
tween now and the 10Th. Address
box 594. Carson 2. @. f-16
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1914-02-16

Frank Sullivan, prominent in the
social life on the Comstock, passed
through yesterday enrOute to the
riverside city on a brief business
mission.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1914-02-16
POSTMASTER At GOLDF|ELD IS
AN EMbEZzLER AND FUGITIVE
Examination of His Accounts With
the Government Show a Shortage
of Between Five and Ten Th0us-
and DolIars-Been Missing Week

Although another day has passed.
no word has been received. as far
a> can be learned, from f. r. Col
iln>. postmaster OF Goldheld His
business affairs as head OF the +. X.
lolIln, Mercantile company have
become somewhat tangled Of late
and have caused inquiry to be made
as t" his present WhcrcaboutS. he
having been absent from camp since
Wednesday OF last week.
rs stated in the Tribune Of YES
terday. attachments iur claim, az
sregating approximately $654. fled
III the Justices court, were placed
upon the Collins company store
and warehouse "Wednesday night
and yesterday. The condition uf
Mr.. Collins affairs assumed orav-
er aspect tli, morning when
Thomas d. Murphy and Milton NJ. .
Dctch entered suits in the District
court against him to- recover the
sums OF S5,277 IS and S474. rc>pec-
lively, alleged to be due ON promi>-
sorry notes and loans OF monrv.--
Tribune
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1914-02-16

GOlDFlELD. Feb 16.-With an.
estimated shortage Of between ST.
600 and $1,000 charged against ais
accounts. F. r. Collins. for eiglt
years postmaster at Gold6cld j.
fugitive from justice today. and I,
federal warrant charging him with
embezzl1ng the specific sum OF 81, 500
Eas been issued for his arrest.
| he shortages were discovered
NV p,StoH;ra J,o,,,,. II -
Newport daily independent. (Newport, Ark.) 1901-1929, 1914-05-06
500 Reward. Sl0e.

The readers OF this 1aper Will be pleased to learn
that there at least dreaded disease that science
been abe { IN all its stages and that is
CAtarrh. Halls Catarrh Cure Is the only positive
cure known To the medical fraternity. Catarrf
being a constitutional disease. requires constit.
Aona treatment. Halls Catarrh Cure is taken III
ernally acting directly upon the blood and mucous
surfaces Of the system, thereby destroying the
foundatioe Of the disease. and giving the patient
strength by building up the constitution and assist
ing nature ia doing It's work The pro. rietors have
SO much faith IN It's curative powers that they one
)ne Hundred Dollars for any case that 81 fat 4
cure. Send Tor list OF testimonials.
Address +. J. CHENEY q Co. Toledo. o.
Sold BY al Druggists, &c
Take Halt% FAMILY Pls Tor coustipatio1,
Newport daily independent. (Newport, Ark.) 1901-1929, 1914-05-06
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B. 3. Bond returned Tuesday
from Memphis.
Graduating presents at Pal
ace Jewelry Store. 2Sd6
M. Atkinson left for Little
Rock this morning.
Fertilizers-All Kinds-So
ern COTTON Oil Co. 98b1m.
Ed Claxton made a business
trip to Batesville this morning.
Fertilizers-All Kinds South
ern Cotton Oil Co. 9Sblm.
Ray Bickers of Batesville was
here on business today.
For Sale-Red Cedar posts,
from Z to Is feet long. Apply
to J. II. Elfrank. 2btf.
Newport daily independent. (Newport, Ark.) 1901-1929, 1914-05-06


Miss Savannah Whitworth
went to Tuckerman this morn
ing to spend the day with Mrs.
Wesley Shaver.
Hickory wood for sale. See
Will Risner or phone 246. 25dtf
For RENT furnished rooms
for light housekeeping. Apply
to Mrs. L. B. Grant, Leona Ave.
26dtf.
Miss Carrie Harris will enter
tain the>Senior Class with a hay
ride out to her home this even
ing.
For Rent-Furnished rooms
with board or for light house
keeping. Phone 263. 28d6
We are sorry to know that Col
Qnel John P. Paul's condition is
quite serious, but hope that we
may soon report better news.
Wanted-Clean COTTON rags
at Independent office. diff.
Knox mends shoes cheap. Ill
Walnut street. diff.
DIR. L. T. Haj 6, who has been
on the road for several months,
selling mules, has returned to
his home in this city and will
practice his profession here
again. v.~
A diamond ring for gradual
ing present, $3.50 to $500. Pal
ace JeweIry Store. 28d6
For up-to-date picture framing
telephone 303, r. F. Drummond
& Son, who will call for and de-
liver YOUR work. 29d6
The Arkansas College base
ball team of Batesville were
here Tuesday, going to Jones'
boro to play the Agricultural
College team.
Mrs. Lawrence Sloan of I'm
boden was here yesterday, re-
turning home from q visit to her
parents, t, B, Padgett and wife
at Batesville.
We invite you to call and in
spect our stock of jewelry, sill
verware, diamonds, watches
etc. We do repair work prompt
ly.-Newport Jewelry Co. 23dtf
Pecan Budding-1 am prepar-
ed to bud every native pecan tree
of suitable size in Jackson coun-
ty with superior soft shelled va
rieties. These trees properly
handled are worth more than
anything that can be grown on
the land. Particulars on appli-
cation. Charles L. Edwards,
Nut Grower, now at Ingleside.
31d3
Remember Miss Anna Sted-
man, a singer of rare ability.
win appear at the High School
Auditorium on Friday evening.
Miss Stedman graduated in
voice from the Cincinnati Con-
servatory. You should not miss
It. Admission 10 and 20 cents.
Proceeds go to Junior and
freshman classes.
Newport daily independent. (Newport, Ark.) 1901-1929, 1914-05-06

= "a Ae~iA1- >Si&S tt~< 81 4 NJ Ai1oAA-
ed room with alcoye. 500 Third
street. 21dtf.
w. A. Billingsley left last ev-
ening for St. Louis on business
! for a day or two.
Judsonia Strawberries, two
quarts for 25c. B. E. Snetser.
3Od2.
For that graduation present a
Sterling Silver Vanity Case, at
Palace Jewelry Store. 2Sd6.
| Oak and hickory wood any
size load for sale. Special prices
on. car lots. Jno. r. Loftin, Jr.
Phone SO. 59dtf.
! G. l.. Mccain representing the
Hamilton Brown Shoes, called
on his trade here today.
/ Fertilizers-All Kinds South
ern Cotton Oil Co. 98b1m.
For Sale at Bargain One
stake wagon, practically new.
Apply at Stevens Grocer Co.
O1btf.
! j. w. Grubbs expects to go
down to Hot Springs tomorrow
morning.
Fertilizers-All Kinds South
ern Cotton Oil Co. 98b1m.
j Mrs. l.. w. Heaton and baby
left yesterday for a months
visit to Memphis.
Screening and all kinds of re-
! pair work done at reasonable
l prices. T. N. Humphreys, 91S
Front street. 93d24
For rent-A Groom house on
; Hazel street. Apply to r. c..
J Wallace, 207 Hazel. 3Od6
y Wanted-Two or three neatly
y furnished rooms for light house
= keeping. Care of Independent
d office. 31d3.
! For rent-Four room house at
! 4O8 Main street. Apply to j.
: III. Elfrank. 21dtf.
q Drayage of all kinds handled
Q nrornntlv. Phone No. 10. -
" Chester Robinson. 18dtf.
y James HI. Johnston has been
y very sick at his room at Lucien
y Harris for several days and is
Y still unable to leave his room.
7 Nothing like it, the high quail
= ity and low prices at Palace Jew
= eiry Store. 2Sd6
: Col. L. Minor is expected
: home tomorrow from Hot
: Springs.
+ Is your vision bad? Perhaps
! you need glasses or new lenses,
4 if you are already wearing them.
4 Newport Jewelry Co., Hazel Ho-
4 tel Bldg. 23dtf.
i Ned Ryan, who has been at
\ Russellville for two weeks, is in
4 the city.
! Cedar Fence Posts, Sash,
! Doors, Lumber, Shingles, Brick
! and Cement.-Hubert's Lumber
I Yard, lower end Front st. 33btf
] Mrs. C. E. Crook left Tuesday
9 afternoon for Memphis and Dy-
ersburg, Tenn. to visit several
] days.
q Col. John P. Paul has not been
y so well for the past fewNdays,
q which his friends are sorry to
j learn. --'''' So a -
y Miss Corinne Mosby, who has
3 been at Little Rock for two
y weeks the guest of friends, is
Y expected home tomorrow night.
Y w. N. Johnson arrived home
! yesterday from a few days Wis
y it to his wife at Texarkana.
: Mrs. Johnson will be home in
\ about ten days.
= Tom Hutson has let the con-
Z tract to Will Snetser for the
Z erection of beautiful new mod
1 ern bungalow home on the cor
s ner of Fourth and Pine street.
Z You miss more than we do ID
8 you buy anything in the jewelry
e line before first calling and in
Newport daily independent. (Newport, Ark.) 1901-1929, 1914-05-06
WEATHER FORECAST.

Tonight fair and colder; Thurs
day fair.