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The Churchill county standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1908-1920, 1914-07-01
KEEPING DOWN FOUL GROWTH
Experiences Elsewhere Confirm Be-
lief That Grazing Will Bring
Profit And Relief.

The following letter, received by
the local project officials confirms the
often expressed belief of many of
our water users that the best and
only profitable method to invoke in
clearing our canal banks is to Craze
idle territory with sheep and goats
and use what is now pronounced
nuisances for forage. The letter
which follows, is from the manage
ment of the Salt River project:
During the summer of 1913 the
Reclamation Service in cooperation
with the Arizona State Experiment
Station placed 275 sheep on the
ditch banks of this project. l am
handing you herewith a report of
the superintendent of Irrigation of
that seasons work. This report
was read before the Water Users
Association and they recommended
that we purchase 1000 head of sheep
this year The purchase of these
was recommended by the Office
at Washington and the sheep
were put on the canal banks in
April of this year. Up to date the
results have been very satisfactory.
The work of the sheep will be con-
tinued for some time on this pro-
iect or at least until the Johnson
grass will have been eliminated
from this project. We first started
liz this work with the idea of elimi-
mating Johnson grass and at the
time did not consider it very i'm
portant to eliminate the other weeds.
However, the sheep ate the young
and succulent johnson grass in pref
erence to anything else except al
falfa For this reason we have no
trouble to keep the sheep on the
bitches that are infested with John
son grass. On these same bitches
on which the sheep are working we
still have trouble with various va
rieties of water grass. If you do
not have Johnson or some other
weed that would be palatable for the
sheep, | doubt very much whether
you would be successful with sheep
on your project.
I'VE have high line canals
on the project on which very little
Jonson grass grows but on which we
have trouble with various kinds of
weeds and with willows. At the
present time we are contemplating
the purchase of goats to keep ON
these canals the year around. The
goats will eat all vegetation with
the exception of wild tobacco and
from our experience with sheep we
believe that the increase in the
flock and the money eeeived from
the sale of the hair will more than
pay for the cost of herding. Good
grade of Angora goats will be used.
I'VE are also encouraging farm
ers to place sheep upon their own
farm bitches and If they have any
sheep left over and above the
amount necessary for their own
ranches, we encourage them to herd
their sheep on the government ca
nails and laterals. Mr.. Haltom, our
Irrigation Superintendent who has
had charge of this work is contem-
plating a visit to your project when
he takes his next vacation and he
can then go into details with you on
this subject"
The Churchill county standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1908-1920, 1914-07-01
Fair Program Is Being Prepared


The twentieth annual fair of the
Nevada State Agricultural society
will be held at Reno, September 2l
to 20, inclusive. The president OF
the society is Alex. Dromiack, and
the secretary is w. d. Phillips. The
latter has received from the state
printing office the pamphlets giving
general information regarding the
fair, containing the list of awards.
These booklets are being distributed
and anyone overlooked, who is de-
sirous of obtaining one. is invited to
apply to the secretary, post office box
516, Reno-also for any informa-
ton desired.
All exhibits originating in Nevada
will be transported free of charge to
Reno by the Neyada-California-Ore-
gon, Virginia & Truckee, Southern
Pacific and Tonopah & Goldfeld
railways, the freight paid upon them
to the fair being refunded when the
exhibits are shipped for return by
/ the same owner.
The Churchill county standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1908-1920, 1914-07-01

Mrs. G. II. Kramer is having i'm
provements effected to her millinery
store and residence on Carson street,
which when done will materially add
to the convenience of her establish
ment and the attraetiveness of the
front of the building.
The Churchill county standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1908-1920, 1914-07-01
LOCAL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Assumes Important Tasks And Con-
tinues To Increase Membership
From Representative Citizens.

The Churchill County Chamber OF
Commerce met Friday evening al
the city hail. at which time several
matters of extreme importance to
this project were taken up. Among
these was the proposal 10 publish a
commercial club bulletin, which will
be made interesting by number of
local contributors upon topics
deemed of interest to intending set
tiers. The publication will be of
average sized pages. of which there
will be 16, or more, and 1t will be
handsomely illustrated with cuts, de-
picting points about the project.
The irrigation system of which we
boast, the dairying and beet indus
tries, the climate, schools, churches,
trade marts and other features will
be treated tersely by the publica-
tion. The printing of 5000 copies
will be a consideration of the under
taking and the commercial club will
use the bulletins in answer to ques-
tions from abroad.
There will be no advertising of
whatsoever nature, nor will any
particular interest be favored. 1t is
aimed primarily to fill void that
has existed here for long time, and
If it proves as potent as contemplat
ed. as descriptive advertising mat
ter. a near future date will witness
the issuance of another edition treat
ing of additional points of interest
within this project.
Another topic discussed briefly
at Friday evenings meeting was
good roads. The Lincoln Highway
leading south of Fallon has stirred
activity on the part of the local in
terets, which are determined to
have the very best of the several
roads leading south given over to the
autombile and light vehicle traffic,
the interests OF which are mimic
able with those of heavy freighting.
A fact not known Friday evening is
that l.. c. Weaver and others in the
ST. Clair neighborhood. have donat-
ed work for the improvement of the
highway between this point and the
Grimes ranch, amounting to 100
days of work and 100 days of four
horse team work as we'll, These
donations have all been made for
the improving of the road skirting
the G. W Latin and Paris Mark
we'll farms which is generally con-
ceded to be the feasible route for
auto traffic over the Highway.
To prove the rapid growth of the
local commercial body, four new ap-
plications were acted upon fayorably
by the board of directors, viz: W. IL.
Ringen, c. l.. Benadum, p. b. Kin
ney and J. f. Richardson.
The Churchill county standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1908-1920, 1914-07-01

The much mooted question as TO
the constitutionality of the act
passed at the last session of the
legislature relative to the elecion of
two judges for each judicial dis
trict at the coming election will be
taken before the Supreme Court for
final decision next week.
The Churchill county standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1908-1920, 1914-07-01
NOTICE
or Annual Meeting OF Hidden Treas
ure Mining Corporation of Nevada.

Wonder. New. June 5th, 1914.
The Annual Meeting OF the Stock
holders OF the Hidden Treasure
Mining Corporation OF Nevada will
be held at the Office OF the company,
at Wonder, Nevada, on Monday,
July 9Th, 1914, at one o'clock p. m,
for the election of Directors OF the
Corporation for the ensuing year
and the transaction of such other
business as may properly come be-
fore the meeting.
l.. N. SHARPE, Secretary.
The Churchill county standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1908-1920, 1914-07-01
Lahontan dam now restrains

Lahontan dam now restrains its
maximum storage, $1,000 acre feet
of water being impounded there at
the time this paper closed its forms.
This means that the depth of the
water at the dam is now 70 feet
feet and the irrigation supply will be
abundant for all purposes. Mean
while Lake Tahoe has reached Its
high water mark since the memoir
able year of 1907, and the demands
upon the Truckee will be fully met.
The year surely is favorable one
The Churchill county standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1908-1920, 1914-07-01

All my place four miles east of
Fallon, 240 acres. One hundred and
twenty cultivated, 81 vested water
right. Will sell either 80 acres or
all. Land without vested right
has $22 rate, six payments made.
A big bargain for the first man to
see me.
FRANK pETERSON
The Churchill county standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1908-1920, 1914-07-01

Mrs. Wayne Young and three
children arrived Sunday from the
east The family is now located in
the Fitzpatrick cottage.
The Churchill county standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1908-1920, 1914-07-01

For Sale. 40 acres of decided
land, all In alfalfa; price 500 per
acre or $4,000 for the tract. V.
Fulkerson. Hazen, Nevada.
The Washington herald., 1914-08-03
MANY CHANGES SLATED
FOR NEWCITY COUNCIL
Howard W. Smith and Henry K. Field
Candidates for President of.Lower
and Higher Board. Respectively.
FIREMEs PLANNING CARNIVAL

Alexandria, Va, Aug. 2-Consider-
able interest IL being shown over the
organization Of the new city council
which will be inducted into once septen-
Der 1. A majority OF the members for
the council are new ones. The result
viii be that the complexion Of the vari-
Gus COMMITTEES VIII be--considerably
changed.
Presidents for each board together with
vice presidents and clerks are to be
chosen
In the common council, Howard w.
Smith has been mentioned as a candi-
date for the presidency. So far as can
been mentioned.
In the higher board, Henry X Field.
now chairman of the finance commit
tee, has been mentioned as candidate
for the presidency. The names Of sew
eral in both boards have been suggested
for vice president.
J. william BarIetts funeral took plaes
at o'clock this afternoon from his
home. 80 Wilkes street Services were
conducted by Rev. Mr.. Clark OF the Bap-
in Bethel cemetery.
The question Of holding a carnival here
during the early fall under the auspices
Of the Alexandria Fire Department
will be discussed at a meeting Of the
representatives OF the three fire compa-
nies tomorrow night at the Relief Hook
and Ladder House.
Dave Grsyson. colored, who lives on
Seminary Hill. Fairfax County. had a
narrow escape from death late last night
when he fell into Hoofrs run from the
k~fA ~ a had nf King
street. Two men who happened to be
passing saved him ffom drowning. When
pulled from the run he was unconscious.
He is now a patient at the Alexandria
Hospital and is being treated by DIR.
Walter A. warfeld. II is thought he
will recover.
George wIllett. a bridge carpenter en-
ployed by the washlngton-Virginta Rail-
way Company. severely injured his hip
yesterday Afternoon when he slipped
through the trestle work OF the bridge
at Little Hunting Creek, Fairfax County.
willett was taken TO the Alexandria Hos
pltal and treated by DR.. Warfield.
Automobiles driven by J. Owen Lynch
and j. B. FITZGERALD collided at King
and Alfred streets this afternoon. Mr..
Lynch's machine received slight damage
to its running gear.
The funeral Of Laura NJ. Herder, infant
daughter of ID. c. and Anna ". Herder.
who died today. will take place at J
o'clock tomorrow afternoon from her
parents home, l3 Wolfe street. Ser
vices Will be conducted by Rev. DR.. John
Lee Allison.
Rev. p. P. Phillips. pastor Of St. Paurs
p. e. Church. will leave tomorrow for
Spring Lake. y. j.. where he viii spent
his vacation. Rev. DR.. John Lee Alison.
pastor OF the Second Presbyterian
Church. will leave tomorrow for wythc
vile, Va. on his vacation.
Mrs. Robert p. Whitestone and family
are spending the summer III Cuipoper,
Va.
The Washington herald., 1914-08-03
WEATHER CONDITIONS.

Q. s. Dept oi Agriculture Weather Burrau.
Washington Au=. .. l9il-s 7, m
FORECAST FOR MONDAY AND TUESDAY.
For the District Of Columbia Maryland, and
virginia. rartl cloudy Monday. Tuesday fair
gentle shifting uinds.
There has been q general rise in Temperature IN
above normal conditions throughout the central
valleys and high Temperatures continue to the
westward, exccrt in the Central ROXY Mountain
region ard On the Pacihc Coast. In Munt-na and
the interior q the North Pacihc States the tenn
peratures durirg Sunday ranged from - tc 100
degrees. In the East ard South tenT<rltures Srere
only modentely high.
Ehunderhoues continued In the SoutA Aulntic
ard East Gulf States and the CentrlI ROCKY Moan-
tain region. and there also IocII thunder
sho~ers from New EnEand westward into the
BrpeT Lake regiou. ard 10 slight extent over
widely scittered sc-ions in the Lower Missouri
Valley. Sebraska. Texas. and the Middle PisteAu
Esewhers over the country fair weather prrvailed
Local Temperature Midnight -: a. m g;
m, g; a. m. 6: a. m. .: 10 . m. Ts; y
noon, a5s2 .. m. %: y m. -; n m, 81: 9
p m, y; 10 p. N. n Highest. -: lowest. g.
Relative hurlidity-s a. N. 81 p. m. . Rain
fall % y. N. 10 T. NJ. Q. Hours oS sunshine
81: per ont Of possible sunshine -
Temperature sane date last yeAr-HiShest s.:
loWes', s.
TsmpeT.tues in other cities. together With the
amount Of rainfal fuE the tverty-four hours ended
at y. m. yesterday, are follows:
The Washington herald., 1914-08-03
WAR MOVES IN THE PACIFIC.
British -Asiafic Fleet Concentrating
mt Hongkong.

Toxic. Aug. 2-The western shores Of
the Pacific today showed active prep
arations for war. The British Asiatic
feet is concentrating at Hongkong. and
the German warships in Aslatic waters
are making their way to Tsing-Tao. The
warships Of Japan are making every
preparation for possible eventuaiities, and
are ready to sail at a moments notice.
The japanese Dreadnought Hiymi had a
successful trial trip today.
German residents in Japan subject to
military service have been ordered to
hold themselves in readiness to return
home.
The transportation OF freight between
Japan and Siberia and Europe has been
stopped. Efforts are being made to OBJ
tain the vessels of neutral countries to
move cargoes destined for Europe. All
insurance is at war rates.
Shanghai. Aug. 2-The Russian cruiser
Askold and the British cruiser Ya--
mouth sailed from the river mouth to-
day. The Askold came In two days ago.
The foreign residents of Shanhai are
spprehensive concerning the unprotect-
ed position of the city. The idea that the
United States instead of japan might be
asked to extend police protection in Chi
nese waters is being discussed with In
terest.
The Washington herald., 1914-08-03
5000 NURSES In u. S.
AWAIT WORD TO SAIL
But Miss Mabel Boardman Doubts if
Europe Will Need Aid from
American Red Cross.

Boston, Aug. 2-Interviewed here today
on the part the Red Cross nurses may
play in a great European war. Miss
Mabel Boardman, head of the American
Red Cross Society, said:
Five thousand American Red Cross
nurses are ready to go TO Europe IL their
aid is needed. l dread to foreses the
terrible worldwide consequences such a
war would mean. 1t will be the most
sanguinary conflict of modern history.
Civilization will be staggered by the
shock Of realizing the full meaning of
modern warfare, numbering your enemy
scientihcally-from the air. from under
the water, and invisible to him most of
the time.
The shock will bring the great powers
to their senses and cause the war tc
be short one
The Red Cross has an organizati ton
In all countries OF Europe, / doubt II
American aid will be needed"
The Washington herald., 1914-08-03
WHITE HATS FOR MIDSUMMER

Mat white is the correct term in con-
nection with summer millinery trimming.
Every other hat one sees now is trim
med with mat white, which Is the pure.
dead white of the gardenia. No tinge
OF cream, least Of all yellow, must mar
the perfect whiteness Of the hat trim-
ming and the moment taffeta bows or
white wings take on yellowish cast
they must be removed. These mat white
trimmings in the shape of white ribbons,
wings, foliage, gardenias, roses and
other flowers are smartest on black
straw hats.
The Washington herald., 1914-08-03
BIRTHS REPORTED.
WHITE

WHITE
Roy L. and Margaret r. WhitcOmb, girL
Charles and Rosa smith, boy.
Charles A. ard Nellie VI. O'ConnoT. EirI.
Robert W. and Ethel =. Murrsy. boy.
George A. and Emily c. Maddox. girl.
Robert and Mamie Mun-cy. boy.
RaWles and Marian X. Moore. Eih.
Harry A. and Annie ID. LochboehleT. girl.
George r. and Hazel ". Lefeyre, girl.
Harold n ard Emma p. Holt. girl
Robert A. and Euniee V. Hale. glTl-
Charles B. and Marie Healy. boy.
Joseph ]. and Lucy 4 InScoe. girl
Frank h. and Grace NJ. Davis. boy.
John 5. and Gace N. ClemeDce. boy.
Christian and Sophia r. CaSpar. hoy.
George c. and L. Joanna Barnes, boz.
COLoREE
Alex. and Bessie Manning. girl.
Simon and Laun Litile. boy.
Charles and Carrie Lounsx, hog.
Herman and CelestiEe BrlnDum. girl.
The Washington herald., 1914-08-03
WAR MAY OVERRIDE BELGIUM.
Germnny's Evasive Reply When
Questioned Respecting Neutrality.

London. Aug. 2-Germany declares she
is unable to answer a question put by
the British Ambassador at Berlin as to
whether she intended to observe the neu-
trality of Belgium. This neutrality has
been guaranteed by Great Britain. and
she is bound to protect Belgium for her
own safety, as Belgium under German
ruge would be a never-ending menace 10
England.
The above information is contained in
communication issued by the French
Embassy here.
Brussels, Aug. 2-Parliament has been
called to meet Thursday.
The special corps of the Civic Guard at
Liege has been mobIlized and is guarding
the bridges. The Civic Guard at Antwerp
has been called out.
Antwerp, Aug. 2.-Business here !s
completely paralyzed. The authorities are
seriously considering the adoption OF an
emergency act to stop specie payments
for a time. 1t Is feared that not enough
money will be available II the run on the
banks continue.
The Washington herald., 1914-08-03
REV. RIoRDAN DUE TOMORROW,

Rev. NJ. J. Riordan did not take charge
Of the Church of the Immaculate Con-
ception yesterday as was expected. He
will not arrive in Washington before to-
morrow evening. Rev. Riordan succeeds
the late Rev. James Donelan Mari, and
comes from St. Charles Church at Pikers-
vile, Nd, suburb Of Baltimore.
The Washington herald., 1914-08-03
DEATH RECORD.

wife
ThomsSc. Evans. u year.. tuberculosis Hosp
Charles " Leonhart. "a loos ID st. ne.
Ethel GoIgay. Is, loi e:h st. Sc.
Grace Whiting 81. Columbia Hosp
Nettie Saunders, IL Providence Hosp.
James Ledaine. u. Home for AGED and tnh-m.
EEersrd Sydnor. months. Childrens Hosp
John II. Alban. , days Is sth St Sc.
COLORED.
Edward smith, s. years. Freedmen's Hosp
The Washington herald., 1914-08-03
B ANK BOARD NOMINEE TODAY.

President Wilson expects to send to
the Senate today a nomination for a
member Of the Federal Reserve Board
in the place Of Thomas ID. Jones. of
Chicago, whose name was withdrawn last
week. 1t is believed the nomination will
be of a man who has nod been mention
ed publicly in connection with the place.
The Presidests selection is said to live
within the Federal reserve district OF
ChicaRo
The Washington herald., 1914-08-03
RED STAR LINE ovERCRowDED.
Americans on Kroonland Leave
RnEEnEe Behind.

Antwerp, Aug. THE Red Star liner
Kroonland left here today for Plymouth
and Southampton, en- route for New
York. She was overcroWded with pas
senEers, and more will board her at
Dover Many Americans left their bag
gage behind. no space being available
for it
\ party of Americans comprising the
Chicago Railway Commission visited this
city and inspected the terminals today.
They fear they will be Obliged to abandon
the rest of their scheduled tour owing to
conditions in Europe.
The Washington herald., 1914-08-03
ITALY MAY BECOME INVOLVED.
Statement, However, Is that Her
Forces Will Not Be Mobilixed.

Rome, Aug. 2-The war situation, SC
far as Italy is concerned. Is considered
more grave today. The censorship has
succeeded in suppressing all news except
a short, colorless- official statement that
Italy Is calm and will not mobilize, but
will conform her conduct TO treaty obli-
cations"
This statement is interpreted different
ly here. According to the opinion of
some it means the neutrality of Italy,
while others believe that Italy will par
ticipate in the conflict only in case the
central powers sustain a reverse.
Meanwhile all projects in the kingdom
have warned the press not to publish
any military news or movements of
troops.
The Washington herald., 1914-08-03
OFF TO MOUNTAINS.

Mrs. D. W. Gall. accompanied by her
daughter. Miss Mamie. yesterday left
for the mountains OF West Virginia,
where they will remain during the heat
ed months Their home is al Philippi.
West Virginia. where the first land bat
tie Of the civil war was fought, and
where Mr.. Calls father still lives,
though almost 100 years OF age. yet act
i've and voting. as his son says, the
Democratic ticket
The Washington herald., 1914-08-03
, CONVERSATION.

Cultivate optimism as a conversation
alist.
Try not to interrupt when conyerslng.
Remember that puch information o.
Amusement can be gained in a converEa-
ton for two people or more.
The Washington herald., 1914-08-03

Plain food is quite enough for me;
Three courses are as good as ten;
II Nature can subsist on three,
Thank heaven for three. Amen.
1 always thought cold victuals nice;
My choice would be vanilla Ice.
-O.-W. HOLMES.
The Washington herald., 1914-08-03
HOLLAND TAKING PRECAUTIONS

The Hague. Aug. 2-The government
proposes extraordinary measures to pre-
vent the cornering of foodstuffs. II will
also introduce bills authorizing the Meth
erlands Bank, in case OF war. to suspend
payments in gold.
The Washington herald., 1914-08-03

We Cure Sick Fountain Pens. All
makes Fountain Pen Shop, 1871 Pa ave.
ADV.
The Washington herald., 1914-08-03
MINISTERS DODGE WAR TALK.
European Crisis Hardly Referred to
In Washington PuIpits.

Hardly any reference to the European
trouble was made by the Washington
ministers in their sermons yesterday.
Rev. John MacMurray. of the Union
NJ. Z. Church. gave a talk on Jerusalem
and Rev. Howard F. Downs, Of Wesley
Chapel NJ. f. Church, took as his topic
The FiBst Saint"
Rev. C. Freeland Peter spoke at the
The Washington herald., 1914-08-03

open-air meeting at Stanton Park yes
terday afternoon. and services We're held
on the lawn of the Keller Memorial
Church in the evening
Manuel ". Reid talked on Eternal
Life" at Naval Lodge Hall. at Third
street and Pennsylvania avenue south
east Leadership was the topic Of
William E. Andrews. who spoke al the
Fourth Presbyterian Church
The Washington herald., 1914-08-03
Frank Ryder, arty. of. 1903 sixth

street northwest, was found early
yesterday morning on a vacant lot at
Sixteenth street and Florida avenue
northwest. suffering from a fracture
Of the right ankle. He was taken to
Emergency Hospital where he told
physicians he had been struck by an
automobile.
The Washington herald., 1914-08-03

Flowers to Brighten the Sick Room.
Shaffer's New Flower Store. soc 18th NV.
ADV.
The Washington herald., 1914-08-03
Cbe Gown Grier

Henry c. spangier. who was nearly
drowned In the Tidal Basin on Sunday,
July IS. has left Emergency Hospital
The Pennsylvanla Society Of wash
ington will have an outing today at
Chesapeake Beach. Many friends have
been invited to go along.
The Washington herald., 1914-08-03
LOCAL MENTION.
Raphael. eth and o, = reels d.Iiy.-Ad

=. r. v. Lunch, zoos PA. Ave. is giving
patrons tickets. Va. Theater. That's all.
Adv.
The Washington herald., 1914-08-03

Insects do not attack the Himalaya
cedar. II is strong. elastic, and thr aver
age weight is onI.- about thirty-ivs
pounds 10 the cubic foot
The Washington herald., 1914-08-03
David Mitchell, .i,ty-eisA.. Of Ro,

away. n. j. was taken to Casualty
Hospital yesterday from the Union
Station. where he was found suffering
from an attack Of acute gastritis.
The Washington herald., 1914-08-03

By 2. LEPzIoER
The Washington herald., 1914-08-03

The question Of holding a carnival here
during the early fall under the auspices
Of the Alexandria Fire Department
will be discussed at a meeting Of the
representatives OF the three fire compa-
nies tomorrow night at the Relief Hook
and Ladder House.