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Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-01-18

There is a guest book at tho Sign OF
the Wrens Nest that shows enrolled
the names OF distinguished men and
women from nifty three States and Gov
ernments Each name represents an
admirer OF the late joel Chandler Har-
rig the famous FOLKLORE writer. The
tourist. when he arrives in Atlanta, asks
first Of all where he can see the place
where "Brer Rabbit lives, and then
he goes out TO the Wrens Nest and
Snap Bean Farm, and enjoys the scenes
where Uncle Remus talked TO the Lit
lie Boy and the old bar" and isis
Cow" and all the other fanciful people
and animals lived in the imagination
of the author
There are many other interesting
things at the Nren's Nest, including
pictures contributed by many OF the
Governors Of the various States In the
United States and three autographed
photogra phs Of Presidents " the ma
ion. Theodore Roosevelt William Taft,
Woodrow Wilson, also William Jennings
BRYAN, who was active In many presl-
dental campaigns There are also books
autographed by writers Of prominence,
including Rudyard kipliuE, w w ia
cobs. Jack London, Richard Harding
Davis Henry Wellington Wack. Marx
Twain and others Of equal distinction.
The place is full Of memories. too, Of
the meeting Of Roosevelt and Mr. Har-
ris. Of the visit OF Andrew Carnegie.
and Of joaquin Miller, the poet OF the
Sierras. whose poem, Columbia has
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-01-18

New F1eur de Jeunesse Cor foulards), in fas-
cnating colorings and small designs for street
or house wear, and new shades of leaf green pas
tel blue, rose stone gray and wistaria-S5c yard.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-01-18

Many clubwomen In Atlanta are work
ing toward the uplift OF the young WON
en- who have to so out into the world
and make their ways alone
THE question is one OF vital impor-
lance" said a well known leader in the
Atlanta Woman's Club. land the solu-
ton 10 1t is tho instruction OF sex hy-
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1914-02-09
MEX|CRN DICTATOR SEXES 18
CARS Of OIL At VERA CRUZ

VERA CRUZ, Men, Feb. 9.-Thc
strait, to which the Mexican gov
crumcnt j. reduced Tor fuel with
which to continue the operation OF
the national railway line i shown by
the communicating OF virtually tn"
whole fuel oil supply OF Vera Cruz,
thus threatening the speedy >uspen-
sion OF all traffic between this city
and the capital.
The government last night sent a
train of eighteen oil cars, with ca
paCity OF 1900 gallons each, to
Vera Cruz, Today an officer at the
head OF a squad OF troops made a
formal demand on the agent OF the
Nguila company to surrender all
oil in its possession.
The agent replied the oil had been
sold u the Mexican railway. which
i British corporation. and was
told that it was immaterial to whom
the oil belonged
There now remains in Vera Cruz
only six days supply Of oil for the
opcratiOn Of the Mexican and In
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1914-02-09
Appointee Not a Resident

The Tonopah Bonanza says the
endorsement OF J. b. Gitten.oi Man.
haitian. as deputy income tax collec-
tor OF Nevada is surprise to the
party associates in Tonopah VINO
had forgotten all about the former
speaker of the legislature since he
lad ,aNcn his departure from this
state and has not been seen inside
its borders for the last three years
Tonopah Democrats would like 20
know what Gitfen ha, done to en-
dear him to the Junior senator to an
cation for office
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1914-02-09
Former Genoa Resident Dies

J. K. Johnson, pioneer resident
of Nevada. died last evening in this
city after lengthy Illness The re
mains were removed to the UNDER
taking parlors and funeral arrange
ment> will be announced at a later
date. Mr.. Johnson emigrated to
Nevada during the early days and
for year, resided at Genoa He is
survived by one son. w. S. Johnson
postmaster at Manhattan, and also
interested in mining properties in
that district. Telegram> were for
Warded to Manhattan last evening
conveying the news Of the death Of
the aged pioneer, and it is expected
the son will arrive in Reno tonight.
The deceased was aged 80 years and
Wa> a native OF Illinoi>.-JOurnal
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1914-02-09

Takes Issue With
General Thatcher

City Attorney Lun>ford will take
issue with Attorney General Thatch-
cr in an opinion he will file with the
state tax commission in his duual
capacity a. city attorney and As
chairman OF the standing committee
OF the Reno Commercial club ON
taNatIun.
The opinion. he said. will be to
the effect that the Tan commission
ha, no power to apply the "cOllec-
tive unit system to such railroad
and local holdings as the Southern
raciic shop, at Sparks. He holds
that the "colleCtivc unit system can
be applied only to those things ac-
tually enumerated. II his view i
adopted, it is stated, the effect viii
be materially different, more revc-
nue. being received in Reno, SPARKS
and Washoe county than under the
Thatcher retatlOn.-(IaZctte
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1914-02-09
Big Show Proposed
to Purchase Flags

On the 2Sd day Of the present
month Custer Relief corps, aided
and abcttcd by Custer Post of the
G. \ T. and the Spanish War Vet
crdne, will give an entertainment de-
signed to raise funds for the pur-
CHASE OF flags ior the battlc,hip Ne
vada. now in course oi construction.
The object in view should appeal
pnWcrfully to the patriotic Senti-
u,tnt OF our people. Nevada j. 4
small state in population and dcvcl-
upci resources, bur she j. large in
patriotism and rich in sentiment. in
her honor has been named one 81
the two most formidable lighting
Ships that will float for some ycars
to come.
In line with established custom the
state will present the silver service
set and the battle flags. The Relief
Corps ha> undertaken the loyal
task Of providing the flags, and they
will be as fine a. can be procured.
Trey will be three in number and
will cost nearly S4oo
The corps in T"nopah, Reno, end
Virginia City are alsr at work. hu'
Custer Corp, OF thi- city has taken
the Lad and on the 23d inst. will
produce a play at the Grand thcater
that will be unusually attractive. An
e\cellcnt cast Of local talent has
been secured, and a high class ann
tcur performance will be given.
The play i, three act comedy en-
titled THE Butterflies" 1t has. in
the past been staged by John Drew
and Maud Adams. and while our am
ateur. do not hope to rival those
histrionic stars. it i, certain that
those who attend will get the worth
o' their money. while at the same
time be contributing to a rplendidly
patriotic cause.
II j. to be hoped that the people
OF Carson will keep this entertain
mcnt in mind and not let other en-
gaScmcnts interfere with their pat
ronagc and attendance.
Further information will be given
from time 10 time a. the task 81
preparation goes on.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1914-02-09
CHARREO REMAINS DISCLOSE FATE
Of PASSENGERS AND R. R. CREW
Burned Bodies of Victims Found
When Searching Party Enters
C0mbre Tunnel Near Chihuahua
Work of CaStill0'S Bandits

0.-NUthing but charrcd bones and
buttons were found by the re>Culng
party which. with the aid OF oxygen
helmets and pulmutOr>. succeeded IN
penetrating the Cumbrr tunnel to-
dav from the south portal as lar a>
the locomotive and first cars of the
passenger train. These are supposed
to be the remains OF the engineer
and fireman of the ill-tated pas>en-
ger train They were probably KILL
ID when their engine crashed INTO
thc burning freight train which had
been pushed into the tunnel by (a>-
tillu'> bandits several hours before.
1t i now believed that every one
OF the fifty or more passengers, IN
Guiding the crew. which were aboard
the train when it dashed into the
tunnel last "Wednesday night. are
dead. and whether the train WAS hur-
ritd into the tunnel to escape being
captured by Ca~tillu'> bandits or
sent headlung to it, destruction by
the bandits may never be known.
Entrance from the north portal
will not be possible until tomorrow
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1914-02-09

night at the earliest and probably
not until the next day. as the heavy
timbering is still burning tlerCcly
The rt>cung party which went in at
the south end today found it> way
greatly impeded by not only the iron
{ramtWork OF the burned cars, but
OV great masses OF earth and rock
which had fallen from the roof o.
the tunnel Earth and rock is Stl!?
falling, making exploration extreme
y dangerous and there is a constant
fear that other lives may be added
to those already lost by CaVe-in> at
ter the re~cuer> have penetrated the
tunnel for some distance
The WrcckaLe i now covered by
from five to ten feet of earth and
the only hope OF finding any bodies
i that they may have been covered
with earth before having been reach~
cd by the flames. which Judging
from the experiences today. is not
probable as for the whole distance
traver~cd not a particle of wood
work OF all the cars burned was
tbunl
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1914-02-09
'SDeCial Features
at Grand Tonight

.\t the Grand tonight E~~anay
presents that masteriul feature
"While the Starlight Travels. COM
plctc in two reels. 1t is a thrilling
and sensational phot"play that
throbs with strong sentiment. excel
lent portrayal and unusual >ltua-
tion,. \ climax that has no equal.
Richard Traver>. Doris Mitchell and
Charles Iitchcnck are featured IN
the cast,
During the evening there will al~.
J.. >r:,rrcd Ills iIoodo". Il Bio
graph; Dan Green's Ghost. which
carries mirth in every move. and
"Thc Redemption OF Railroad jack.
a Selig feature.
Last nights presentation of The
Last Days OF pompeii, filled the
theater. and the audience got value
received for their money. Nothing
so spectacular and grand aS this
historic drama has ever before BEEN
witnessed in Carson.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1914-02-09
Falls Into Culvert;
Breaks His Leg

John Meyer, aged about 45 year5
and formerly employed at the \. J.
McEWcn ranch near l.akevieW. while
walking to town along the railr5ad
track, OF the Virginia and Truckec
S@}trdav evening suffered serious
INJURY by falling into culvert. A.
S;-tance WAS Immediately forthcom-
in from the water station tenders
at I,akeview. who tclephoned the
M>I:wcn ranch and in response
Harry Johnson, manager OF the
'arch. shortly arrived with team
and hurried the injured man to The
E,&changc hotel DIR. Jarrett wa
>aileG in and found he was suffer-
ING from contu>ion~ and b.: i>en
Lex
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1914-02-09

Are Not Adapted
for Heavy Work

Lee Ficka>, who has been hauling
rIat hinery for. the Aurora Crn,uii-
uatcG mill from Hudson 20 Aurora
VljH a hNe-ton auto truck. passed
through Hawthorne Sunday or his
way to Los Angeles. Nr FicKaS
passed through Hawthorne last Oc-
tober having brought his truck over
land i'll company with five others.
all OF which were on their way e.
hudson.
I've says that heavy trucks are
M"t practical for ircigltins OH ,1e
Hudson road and that at present th~
road from Hudson to Aurora Is i'm
p",>;ble for heavy teams
Although Mr.. Fickas stayed on
the road after the others had left
he ha, only made ten trips in the
three months, He was forced to
abandon his truck near Iparra-
gulrre> ranch, and intends to come
back next spring and snip it back to
Los Angeles.-ITawthorne Bulletin
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1914-02-09

ted Oceanic railways. and there is
no prospect OF receiving more oil
from Tampico. Under the circum-
stances. it j. believed it will be I'M
possible to maintain communica-
ton with Mexico City beyond the
end OF the week, except in the case
Of trains for government service.
1t is asserted that the next move
OF the Mexican government Will be
To seize the locomotive and rolling :
stock Of the McNican railway TO re-
place t:'c engines and cars recently
destroyed in the north. 1t i pos
,ible to quickly transform oil burn
in locomotives into coal burn
crs. but there is practically no coal
in the country.
1t is reported apparently on the
best OF authority, that 4 decree IN,
been prepared and only awaits the
presidents signature. doubling the
dutic. ON all imports from the Uni
ted States.
The United States cruiser Des
MOinrs arrived today. After coal
INC she will proceed to TampiCO.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1914-02-09
STATE BANK SECURES $4,000;
FIRST PAYMENT ON JUDGMENT

The sum Of Sl2,5OO is being col
lccted in San Francisco today from
the keane Wonder Mining company
Tor the State Bank & Trust COM
panv as the result OF an order OF
the Superior court at independence.
CAL, foreCloSing d trust deed which,
with interest. amounts to S2l5.0M.
SAYS the Gazette
George S. Green. Of Reno. repre-
~enting Receiver Wildes, OF the de-
il1nCt banking institution, i making
the collection. The money is to be
paid as part OF judgment for $751;
900 III connection with which the
Francis Nohawk Leasing company
was not restored az a general cred-
itor OF the State Bank & Trust COM
pany. This has the effect OF elm
mating the Francis Mohawk Lea>-
ING company a> general creditor
to the extent Of Sl43.0OO, leaving i
as Il general creditor to the extent
OF $04,WM. the amount OF other
claims.
The trust deed which has been
toreClo>cd by the court was held by
the State Bank & Trust company.
which put up the money, and was as
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1914-02-09
Valentine Eve Party

On friday evening. Fcb'har.' l5,
tn, ci,urc Hour club i1vitr, ' VI
10 ,alcntine card party. In1Nld-
- admission is 25 cents. my per
son desiring to entertain Il number
Oi friends can reserve ore. two or
mcr, tables. Light >hrrcnt~ :
viii be served by the committee III
charge. Games optional; prizes op-
tjonal with parties participating "r
entertaining Every member of the
club i, urged to be present This
j. the first opportunity the club
has offered to the ladies and
4eitlemen together for good game
"t cards and it is earnestly hoped
that every one will avail themselves
oi it, til
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1914-02-09
Preparing to Appeal

f. T. Patrick. deputy attorney
general, has returned from Winnc-
mucca, where. on Saturday. in be
half Of the state, he filed bill Of
exceptions in the case of Andersen
ct al. versus William kearney, state
engineer, preliminary to taking an
appeal to the Supreme court. This
is the case wherein Judge T. A.
Quicker, of the sixth judicial district
OF Humboldt county, recently hand
cd down d decision declaring I'M
portant sections of the state water
law unconstitutional.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1914-02-09

signed to the Francis Mohawk Leas-
ing company, its largest creditor, af
ter the failure of the bank
Suit for Judgment
Shit was brought by Earle Glenn
mons, stakeholder of the Keane-
Wonder Mining company. against
Wellington Gregg. Jr.. trustee OF the
trust deed to the property, to pre-
vent foreclosure Of the mortgage by
restraining ORDER AS receiver OF
the State Bank & Trust company
W1ldes filed cross complaint
through his attorney.
The matter has been ptending four
years. Mr.. Green states. On one OC-
Cas1On the cross complaint was
thrown out of the California courts
on the plea of Clemmons that Wilde,
had been appointed receiver by
Nevada court. Subsequently he was
receiver of the State Bank & Trust
company in the court Of Federal
Judge Wcllborn. OF Los Angeles.
and the complaint relied. Last
March q demurrer was argued and
In October a decision was handed
down by the Superior court at IN
dependence overrulng the Glenn
mon, demurrer. The case has now
been settled bV STIPULATION
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1914-02-09
Late Storm a Blessing

+. -. Bowc,, attache OF the Ntva-
da Tax commission, returned yc>te"-
day from the southern end OF the
valley. where for several weeks he
had been engaged in work for the
commission. Mr.. Bowcs says the
mountains surrounding that section
arc covered to Il depth of several
icct with snow, and that the pros
rcct OF an unlimited amount of Wa
ter the coming season has made the
farmers jubilant
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1914-02-09
The Johnson Case

The trial OF the case of RONa :.
Johnson versus ". 5. Johnson for
division OF community property
continue, to occupy the attention 81
Judge Earring 9tOn in the Federal
court One week ago today the at
torncys for the plaintiff started t"
introduce testimony to prove her
contention. Late this afternoon the
attorneys ior the defendant expect
to be able to submit their side OF
the case.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1914-02-09
One Members Name Omitted

Tn giving thc list ii names ap-
pointed by Governor Oddic as mem
ber, OF the "Saicty First" commit
tee, t. suggested by the conference
held in Reno on the 26th of last
month, the Appeal inadvertently
omitted the name Of w. W. Wal
lace. OF the Industrial Insurance
commission. Prof. !. G.. Scruglam
ed, which will be accomplished 4,
the meeting called for February II
Will serve as temporary secretary ot
the committee.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1914-02-09
Purchasing Stock

George Mckenna. one Of the
pioneers Of Goldheld. now operat-
ing dairicS at Tonopah and Gold
field. i Carson visitor. Mr.. Nc
kenna's mission at this time is to
purchase some OF the high class
milk cattle for which Carson valley
is noted. He will also buy 100
standard beef stock to increase his
herds grazing in the valleys OF the
Cactus range east of Goldheld, in
Nye county.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1914-02-09
After PostoffiCes

On Saturday Miss Ina Dawes. rep
re>enting the national government.
held the. civil service examination
OF applicants ior fourth-clas> post
masters in the Federal building, but
three prospective Custodlans OF
Uncle Sans mails applied Tor the
lucrative positions at $3.50 per year.
Mrs. Hamilton. OF Silver City,
George Fcttic. OF Genoa, with ,he
present holder OF the postmaster
ship at Sheridan. taking the eNamin-
alton, The pu>tmi>tres> at Minden
and GlrnbrOnk. who were expected,
failed to appear.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1914-02-09
Enthusiastic Over Mine

Joe Hoops. N1eN DIXON and VII
liam Heller, OF the Ajax Mining
crmpany's force in Brunswick can
yon, came down from the mine yes
l,rday for little recreation after
their long >cige OF Wintry weather
property never looked better and
anticipate the AjaN will soon be
numbered among the regular ship
Fcr>
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1914-02-09
YeringtOn Won

Memoirs of the Polacre> club re-
tH'rcd to Carson Saturday from
INington where they met and were
N;nuuished by the ba>kcloal1 team
r( that town by score ri q i il
l h, local boys made hard m.sht
t. win, but their jinN was with them
pn the occasion and they could net
ct rid OF its influence They hope
iOt better luck next time
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1914-02-09

l.. H. Taylor. civil and mining
engineer, with offices in this city.
left for Lovelock last evening t.
perfect some water rights for his
clients.
l.. +. Adamsnn. secretary Of the
Tax commission. departed for Nir-
ginia City this morning to secure
data for the commission on Storey
county taxes.
Ben Cardinal, representing the
Dangberg company OF Minden.
passed through last evening enroute
to Reno to supply the trade in the
riverside city.
Miss Opal Remley, former resi-
dent OF this city, now training at
the Sisters hospital at Reno, visit
ed friend, in town yesterday, re
turning to her duties last evening.
George Summerheld and w. S.
johnson were Reno visitors yester-
day, arriving on the express today
to attend the trial before the Fer
cral court i'll which Mr.. Johnson j.
the defendant
William Wallace, member of tn"
Industrial Insurance commits sion.
was among those journeying to
Reno this morning, where he will
| attend to matters relative to his
official position.
r. \. Mckay. chief clerk in the
office OF State Engineer William
kearney, departed today for Porta-
| la. Cal, in response to Geographic
| advices that his brother George was
very low from serious attack OF
! pneumonia.
United States Marshal \. b. Gray
travelled to Reno this morning to
attend the annual meeting Of the
Nevada State Editorial association.
| from where he will proceed to Love
lock this evening on duties connect
ed with his office.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1914-02-09
BODY Found On River Bank

Tie body OF John Scal!r. who
lAd ircently been employed at Flor
listen. VAS found on the nar'> Of
T -nthcc river about two mics iron
EimI> station Thursday. It i SUP
.uS>d he icll into the river during
the high water and thai til, br,'v
lAl been carried down the stream.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1914-02-09
Sale of Pastry and Cake

Or Saturday. beginning al II
O'Clock. The ladies OF the Leisure
tor1 club will have d delcc- Ah'c lot
OF pastry. salads and baked beans
on sale at Ed Walsh'> store. the
proceeds derived thereirorn to be
applied to the debit fund. I'd
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1914-02-09
Given Judgment

In the District court OF Nye coun-
y recently the jury in the trial Of
the suit OF James Hammond again It
the Tonopah Merger Mining com
pany. to recover damages for injur
les alleged to have been sustained
while in it, employ, awarded the
plaintiff a judgment of $1,000.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1914-02-09
Another Mill for Goldield

y 1lvr->tamp mill is being erected
at Goldtield on the property of the
Great Bend and Diamondheld Daisy
by operators who are working the
ground. Water for the mill will be
pumped from the Great Bend mine.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1914-02-09
Will Take the Baths

Mr.. and Mrs. James Ierington
were passengers to the coast last
evening. Mr.. Ierington will take
the baths at Pa>o Robles springs in
the hope of parting with sciatic
rheumatism from which he has long
suffered, while Mrs. Ierington will
visit with friends in San Francisco.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1914-02-09

Miss Gladys Hofer, daughter OF
former Postmaster HOfer of this
city, who has been the guest of Miss
Adele NOrcross, departed last even
ing Tor her home in the metropolis
OF Washoe county.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1914-02-09
Guilty of Manslaughter

! nc jury i'll the case OF the negro
Cherry, On trial in Rene TO- the
murder OF Thad Taylor, brought i'll
a verdict of guilty OF slaughter
alter ninctecn hours dcl1bcfation.
N the earlier ballots OF in jury il
Is >aiu they stood Zine Tor acIuittdl
and three for first degree murder
taitd
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1914-02-09
Civil Service Examination

On next Saturday applicants fol
clerk and carrier OF the postal ser
be held in the Federal building il
TINS CNy.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1914-02-09

Editor Clark. of the Virginia City
Chronicle, passed through this
morning enrOute to Reno where he
will attend the annual meeting OF
the State Editorial association.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1914-02-09
Express Thanks
to Carson People

From the relatives of H. X. (bob)
Logan, who died in Carson on the
sd OF last month. J, A. Yerington
has received the following cari of
thanks, which the Appeal has been
asked to PUBLISH:
We wish to send our sincere graf
it'de to all the friends who showed
expressions of love and loyalty to
the memory OF our late brother AMI
1,1,,1. no1,,