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Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1914-10-22
Famous Sack of Flour

The world famous "Gridley" sack
of flour is in Reno. 1t is the same
sack, with the same flour inside,
which, fifty years ago, was sold and
resold in Nevada cities, then in Cali
fornia towns, for the benefit of the
fund being raised for the National
Sanitary commission. The total
amount of money paid for this sim
gle sack of flour was in excess OF
$4,000. 1t will be part Of the
semi-centennial festival and will be
presented to the Nevada Historical
society by the daughter and grand
daughter of Gridley, the Nevadal
who first auctioned it off and started
it on its meteroric career OF money
raising.-J ournal.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1914-10-22
Telephone Probe Opens
By United Press1

NEW YORK, Oct. 22-The Pub
lie Service commission today took up
its investigation of the rates of the
New York Telephone company. The
hearing had been scheduled to start
October 8, but it was found necessary
to postpone it until today. A petit
ton, bearing the names of several
hundred subscribers of the telephone
company had been filed with the COM
mission, asking that the present rates
OF the company be lowered as they
are excessive.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1914-10-22
Acting AS Equalizers

The State Tax commission is still
holding daily sessions as board oi
equalization. hearing the many cases
that have been set to come before
the board for the fall meeting. Today
matters concerning the assessment OF
the Nevada-C California Power COM
pany and that of White Pine county
are engaging the attention Of the
board, with A. S. Cooper presenting
the case of the power company AM
Assessor J. T. Miles appearing for
White Pine county.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1914-10-22
Thieves Rob Western Union at Elko

Unknown parties broke in the
Western Union offices at late hour
last night and robbed the cash drawer
Of about $40 in cash. No evidence OF
anything about the doors or windows
being broken could be found and it
is thought that the thief was armed
with pass key and camly unlocked
the door and walked in and helped
himself to what money was in the
till. The management of the West
ern Union are very reticent about
the matter and are unwilling to talk
but no clue as to the Identification
of the midnight marauders has been
discovered by the officers in charge.
If any have. they have been kept
secret and not disclosed to the pub
lic-Elko Independent.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1914-10-22
Two Autos of Candidates

his morning two autos loaded
with the Democratic candidates pas
ed through to Hawthorne, where they
will hold rally this evening Among
the candidates were Ed Ryan, candi-
date tor Inspector of mines; George
Cole, candidate for state controller
Maurice J. Sullivan, for lieutenant
governor, and Charles Deadly, for
surveyor general. They will be join
ed at Hawthorne by Senator New
lands and Attorney General Thatch-
er. who travelled by train for that
point last evening.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1914-10-22
Sanguine of Success

During the brief stop OF number
OF the Democratic candidates in this
city this morning en- route to the
southern part of the state, all appear
ed in fine spirits after their contind-
Gus travels during the past month.
In reply to queries the candidates
state that they had been received
with favor at all meetings held to
date and were sanguine of Demo
cratic success on November 3.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1914-10-22
Latest telegraph in the Appeal
Women of the Woodcraft

Following their custom of many
years the Women of the Woodcratt
of Carson City will give + r annual
ball on the night of F.: ay, October
80. Halloween, and usual it is 60
ing to be one of thu zig events of the
season. The price Il tickets has been
placed at q for .nteman and ladie >,
and in addition superb lur.~n will
served at the nominal price Of Is
cents. Don't forget the date. 14tf
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1914-10-22
Roberts In Reno

Notwithstanding the fact that the
Republican press have been chronicl-
ing alleged patriotism on the part Of
Congressman E Z. Roberts for re.
naming in Washington while his
Democratic opponent was touring the
state, the honorable gentleman was
among the arrivals in Reno this
morning.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1914-10-22
Two Standard Cigars

Those two Standard brands Of
smokes, the Palencia at bit and She
Regencia at cents, distributed by
Boltz, Clymer & Co., of San Fran
cisco, are on sale in Carson at Kitz-
meyers, Mrs. Raftice's, Vaughn'>
Smokey, Bakers, Kelly & Lindsay's
and Shoots. Ask for no other if
you want the best on the market.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1914-10-22
TruSty Drank Poison

Charles Thomas, who was senten-
ced in the justice court last month TO
a term of sixty days on a petty lar
ceny charge. was found in dying
condition shortly after II O'Clock
yesterday in the jail, as the result oi
drinking a mixture containing alco-
Eol and a quantity of chloral hydrate
He was a trusty.-Goldfield Tribune
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1914-10-22
Bows Buried by Lumber

While playing about a lumber pile
in the Southern Pacific yards Satur-
day evening, Harlan Patterson. son
of Roadmaster Patterson of the
Western Pacific, and Louis Knoche
were buried by the pile collapsinG
They were dug out. Both boys es-
capped with es-Winnemucca
Silver State.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1914-10-22
Mrs. Roberts Arrives

Mrs. +. E. Roberts, wife of the
Republican candidate for more COLI
gressional honors, accompanied by
Mr.. Roberts stenographer, arrived
from Washington this morning. The
ladies will visit with friends in this
city during the campaign.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1914-10-22
ROYAL Arch Masons

There will be called meeting OF
Lewis Chapter, R. A. NJ, at Masonic
hall tomorrow, Friday, evening at
7;3O O'Clock. Sojourning members
cordially invited to attend. By or
der of H. p.
Z. c. PETERSON. Sec'y.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1914-10-22

Candies and swee.s o. numerous
varities are amde fresh daily at
Bakers Candy Factorv Drop in and
take box home to he ladies and
kiddies SIS
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1914-10-22
BROWN-Female COM

If you have that empty feeling of
an evening go to Bakers and get one
of his hot chicken tamales. 1t fills
the want. s11-tf
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1914-10-22
Phone Your Orders

w. B. Yates has opened plumb
Ing and steamfitting establishment
on the west side of Carson street,
opposite the capitol building. Shop
s16-tf
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1914-10-22
PHONE ISL FOR

King coal, dry wood and first class
seed, delivered promptly by H. c.
kattleman. mis-
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-06-23
lack OF QUORUM A
BOARD Of ALDERMf
NATTER OF PROVIDING r
FERS FURTHER DELAY.

There was no quorum Of the DO
OF aldermen last night. The board '
called to consider the proposition
granting to the Richmond College c
poration the right TO construct a SCI
along the property Of the college to
night 81 way OF the city to ia,
river.
This proposition has been discus
by the street committee and s
committees of the street commit
The committee agreed that such
problem was all right. and that, "
the appreciation OF the city epgin
and the city attorney and tho frra
officers, there would be no ob3ectie
Il was also believed that the pr
lem Of an appropriation OF $4,000
tho placing Of the State fair erou
in shape tor the accomrn odation
the state troops for an encampm
would be considered.
Colonel 10 Lane stern said last nj
that he believed the city courcil wa
provide the necessary funds fer
placing OF the Virginia soldiery h
for tho annual cnCaupfacl1t. a.
though the board Of aldermen did
meet.
II is believed that the common cc'
ell will be called this week to G
slider the resolution adopted by
finance committee. and in the rne.
time the military board is go
ahead with plans for tho placing
the State military in Richmond.
the ten days beginning July a.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-06-23
OFFICE OF COLLECTOR OF CITY
TAXES, CITY HALL. ROOM lO7.
Notice to Taxpayers

City Taxes for 1914 are due and
payable June 18th to 30th, inclusive.
The city ordinances provide that
one half may be paid In June and the
remaining half in December. Failure
to pay all or one-half in June incurs
a penalty of per cent on the whole
amount, which is due at once, and If
not paid before SEPTEMBER 1ST, the
collector is required to levy. with costs
added.
ALL MALES 81 years of age, ALL
PERSONS (MAI4E OR FEMALE)
who own personal property, or hold
personal property as flduciary, and all
parties conducting business In the city
of Richmond (of whatever nature) are
assessed, and will please call and set
tie, so as to avoid delinquency,
GRADING, PAVING. PIPE AND
SEWER CONNECTION BILLS may
be paid at this time.
GIVE NAME IN WHICH PROP
ERTY STOOD on land books on Janu-
airy 81. 1914, and see that you get all
your bills Property transferred Febru-
airy 1st or later stands IN name Of
owner in 1913,
This Is the only notice required by
law, please give ii prompt attention as
under the ordinances s per cent PEN
atty win be added to the whole bill
after June 36th
Washington Ward taxes, etc. must
be paid at the office of the Deputy
Collector, Tenth and Hull streets
HERBERT L. HuLCE, -
Collector OF Taxes. CITY, Of Richmond.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-06-23
MACHEN IN NAMED no
HEAD REFERENCE BUREAU

Senator Lewis II Machen. Of Alex
andria. who received his commission
yesterday as head of the new legisIa-
tive reference bureau, was in Rich
mond yesterday arranging for the
fitting up of an office, which will
probably be secured on the second floor
of the library building. Mr.. Machen
was selected some time ago by Gov
ernor Stuart for this position but Just
received his commission Yesterday on
account OF the fact that the bill passed
by the last legislature, which created
the position. only went into effect
ninety days after its passage This
time expired June o. and the measure
authorizing the establishment of the
bureau is now a part of the code of
Virginia,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-06-23
FLYING BOAT READY
FOR TESTS TODAY

HammonGsport, n. Y, June 22.--
Rodnun Wanamaker's transatlantic
flying boat America. was formally
christened this afternoon By Miss
Katherine Mason on the shore Of
Lake Keuka. Six attempts We're made
TO break a bottle of domestic cnam-
payne over her bow. and Lieutenant
John {. Porte finally succeeded in
completing the ceremony with a
sledgehammer. The flying boat slid
DOWN the ways into the lake shortly
after the Christening, The first trial
flight VIII he made by Lieutenant
Porte tomorrow morning.
There were few score villagers a.
the christening and the number was
doubled by newspaper men, movie
operators and photographers
No attempt was made to start the
engines when the craft was foated,
and the machine was hauled ashore
for the night,
There Ire still some changes to he
made in the machine before it can be
called complete. IT will be ready to
fv a. soon as the motors are syn
chroni2ed tomorrow, hut before the
start OF the transatlantic trip, there
are new radiators to be added, new
experimental propellers TO be tried,
and Other minor details TO be worked
out.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-06-23
SAYING "GO0D-RYr"


In taking leave G? our friends we
say good bye, - farewell" or
''adieu." Our good bye" is a CON
traction of Cod BE with We" Good
be wi We, God bw' We. or God Bwyel
Farewell, of course. means go we'll"
It was originally addressed to one
departing. A4ft through custom 1t Is
now addressed to both those who de-
part and to those who remain
"Adieu" Is an expression of kind
wishes at parting. derived from the
French, the equivalent Of farewell"
and good bye" Its old English form
was "adew." "adewe." or "adue" All
these words express good wishes and
invoke protection and safety OF those
between whom they are spoken.
"Adieu" means literally ''to Cod and
It commcnds the recipient TO di-
vino protection.
The Turk in bidding HIS friends
farewell, solemnly crosses his hands
on his breast and makes a grave
profound bow. The polite Japanese
as his friend departs. removes his
slipper and says: You are going to
leave my despieable house in your
honorable journeyingi / regard thee"
Two red feathers are crossed by the
Fiji islanders on such occasions.
w fitAf llltt i4@t+NtS Oh sew sfHliltd TX
change chocolate, ard the Burmese
bond low, saying "Hih Hib." In or
der that due cordially may he ex-
pressed the Cuban must be given 4
cigar upon taking his departure. The
South Sea islanders express their
good Will nj parting by rattlingg each
others Whale-tooth necklaces.
AS an indication Of confidence and
esteem, the Sioux and Biackfoot In
dams thrust their spears into the
earth for a parting salutation. In
this custom the expression ''burying
the Ratchet" is thought by some 20
have had its origin, Russians. ar part
have had It's origin. Russinas, at
parting from their friends, use the
brief form consisting of only the sin
gle word "Praschal," said 10 resem-
BILE sneez esound Otaheite island
ers twist the end OF the departing
guests robe and solemnly shake their
own hands three times.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-06-23
DECIDED ACTIVITY AND SOME
EXTREME DIZZINESS
RESPONSE TO NEW s
SUPREME COURTS DECISION IA
soRING SOUTHERN PACIFIC
OIL LANDS SUIT GIVEN
As THE CAL SO.

Men York. June q Stocks moved
perceptosr today out ut 'ae rti 10
Wb.ch tha market has been held for
weeks The departure was net extern
f!ve and may Dc uo' significant INT
Il was an interesting response tu the
direct stimulus or news.
The supreme court s. decision CONE
drmlng The southern Tactic COM
RANKS title to vast tracts ST extremely
valuable all lands California. gn-
Jess fire government sh0ul3 he able 10
prove fraud on The part - The COM
pany in obtaining possession, Was The
immediate eaHSe u "a decided develop
Fueut OF activity and some strength on
thc stock ex hAnEe ia the afternoon.
THE display VI strength was not
made throughout DE list Indeed. ~
was arEFess1pei9 manifested only }B
the case ~ the Southern Pacific
shares bat their vigorous rise en-
eo9r4e"3 hardening In other quar-
ters Professional trading seemed
stiH - account for practically all the
aca3aE
IntN Southern Pacific affairs came
into prominence, attention was largely
ENGAGED with the course If The Rock
Island securities The FIVE per cent
bonds and the refuudiug f0urs were
relatively firm. allowing for profit
taking sales. The collateral trust
fours vaiah are most affected ny fhe
reoreanizaaan plan. fiuctuated ylRo~-
ouslE over 1n extensive range, but
ended the cav ou "a recovery There
was muon rsA about tne proba hlltty
Of oppus.ta GauHg the collateral
truss bondhaiaefs to the terms Of the
scheme for adfust.ng Rock Island
FRANCES which las been agreed upon
hy tina protective committees. but II is
doubted II opposition can prevail over
the necessities ~ tho Rock Island
situation.
There was little doing in the seeur-
sly markets abroad Europe seemed
80 Ae waiting upon the highly I'm
portaat ue~ financing. which IS pend
ms abroad. meaning especially the
FIRST 1nsta3ment Of French government
borrowing and the large Brazilian
loan
g. was not until late in he day hat
the IeaE pending decision IN the
inr~F- 81 8n5aiu rate case was handed
down II was difficult to the point
81 0puss.h tItE to elicit then even
from The best Informed. any views as
- ,nt effect likely Ia he had hy th@
Judgment If the court which sweep
aaEIF sustained the Interstate COM
merEe commission In establishing per
eerfase relations between long and
Short maui rates with regard 10 various
trains zones into which the commits
5sotI arbitrarily divided the country,
SOME recovery WAS made la foreign
exchange demand sterling closing
en.y itltie beIaw s#.S8 IA. A further
eng&@ement of 5000 gold bars
was announced for shipment to Paris,
hut IL was NOT Indicated that tho en-
eageWeut WAS negotiated on the
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-06-23

Especial to The Richmond Nirginian.)
Abingdon, Va. June 22.--Mrs. Mary
Preston Campbell died this afternoon.
after an Illness of several days, hav-
Ing been stricken with paralysis last
Thursday at her home during meet
ing of the Daughters of Confederacy.
Mrs. Campbell was eighty years old
she leaves three children. Miss Mamie
Campbell and r. r. Campbell, of this
place. and Garnett Campbell. of Colo
RADIO. Her surviving brothers and sis
ters are Mrs Robert A. Preston. of
Abingdon: Mrs. Lizzie Laham. of Ma
nassas; Captain John Preston. of Texas,
and Thomas Preston, of Nieksburg,
Miss
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-06-23
BASEBALL TOUR PLANNED

The sporting clubs in South Am
lean cities have already become
terested in tho proposed invasion
the major league baseball eli
which has been suggested for
fall of 1915. Word has been
ceived here that the project Is
pected to be a success. and that
enthusiasm for baseball In Sol
America runs high. Manager y
Graw, of the Giants, today said
was the idea Of the promoters of I
proposed trip to end the tour on
Pacific coast before the closing
the Panama exposition. in 1915.
The latest suggestion for the Il
is TO have the two clubs made up
star players OF both leagues. PLAY
few exhibition games in the F.
and South after the worlds ser
and then go to Cuba. The itiners
then would call for a brief visit
Panama. and from there to Sot
America.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-06-23
JAILED FOR HOLDING
RELIGIOUS MEETING

SomervNle, N. J., June 22-Miss
Rosa NJ. Dingley and Miss Bessie NJ.
Davis, two refined and well educated
young English women. are held pris-
oners in the county Jail here because
they refuse to stop holding religious
meetings on the streets in violation of
the borough ordinance.
The Young women are members of
the "Pillar Of Fire" colony near hear.
The members commonly known as
Holy Jumpers are in the habit of
coming hero and holding meetings in
front OF the First Reformed church.
Their strenuous demonstrations at
tract crowd and the townspeople
residing near the church made COM
plant to Mayor Steele, who ordered
the police TO break up the meetings.
When the Misses Dingley and Davis
started meeting Saturday night, they
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-06-23

were placed under arrest. They were
fined SIS by Recorder Sutphen after a
hearing, but they refused to pay and
were copmltted to jail for ten days.
local real estate agent offered TO
pay the fine. but the prisoners would
not permit 1t.
a score of women have since visited
the Jail and offered to pay the fines
but they will not allow 1t. They say
they intend TO spena ten days in jail
and after being released Will continue
their meetings.
Great sympathy is being manifested
for the voting women and movement
is about to he made by their counsel
for a reopering of the case to test the
rights of the authorities to imprison
the women for singing and praying in
the streets
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-06-23


No moro pleasing vehicle nor one
better suited 10 the varied talents of
the clever cotcrie Of players could
haze been selected for the closing
week Of the Grayce Scott company
than Cousin Kate. -
II is a charming love story. charm
ingly told. with just n das II Of comedy
10 add zest, and, as the managers say,
the first night performance last night
at tho Bijou went big .
Kate curtis. the heroine, is an un-
conventional bachelor maid Of TWEEN
| ty-tivc. who is called To the home OF
her cousin, Amy Spencer. To untan&le
the love affairs of Amy and her artist
sweetheart, Heath Desmond On the
railway Journey Kate meets Desmond
without learning his name or the part
ne is playing in the affair and it is d
case Of love at first sight. When Kate
docs discover that Desmond is Amy :
betrothed there is n very pretty
iClimax, but the bachelor maid ia saved
/ he sacrifice of the first and only love
she had ever known by the announce
/ ment Of the sanctimonious Amy that
tshe has decided to marry the parson.
Rev Mr.. Bartlett, and the story ends
happily as all love stories should. The
play has as atmosphere Of purity and
iquaintneSS that is refreshing, and II is
well staged and well acted
In the title role Miss Scott gives us
the best work Of her Richmond
season which is saying a great deal
for that popular little lady but not
more than she deserves, Her por-
traYal Of the bachelor maid is ano. her
insight into her wonderful versatility,
John Warner is debonair artist and
lover, and takes splendid advant age
OF a good part Miss Nan Crawford,
as the Amy of the cast made a dis
tinct hit last night and shared honors
with the stars. while Dewitt Newing.
as Bobby, the kid brother was in his
I element, and took care Of the comedy
with a vim that was rellshed by the
audience. The supporting company is
well balanced.
The Grayce Scott company will say
/ farewell 10 Richmond Saturday night
and Cousin Kate" will serve as a
/ pheasant memory to all R1chmoid long
after the final curtain has been rung
down.
I DO not fail to see this charming
| play before the week is over. You
( will enjoy 1t hugely.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-06-23
Hurnors of Melodra1n
Memories of Strange Things Seen" Realism That ANU
Sometimes Rather Than Thrills-How Wicked Ought
Villain Really to Be

1t ever occur to you that one
these gentry might. possibly, be
a shade less black hearted and
get away with his plots?
Now take, for example. the
lain in The Whip" who Is the
one we can now remember. He r
" was a wonder. for like Nose.
the story Of casting down the
let's of old, he broke all the c
mandments at once. Thief, bl;
mailer, forEer, seducer, PERU
would be- murderer, all In the .
And heaven knows what crimes
had committed before the story
gan, just for practice. Doubtless
poisoned grandma's tea as a star
unless the old lady knew her
ness and moved out Of town be.
he could reach up to the table.
And another thing about meIot
ma. Have you thought how o
the heroes have rather shady pa!
Most of them, you know, seem
have run through their great esta
gambling recklessly and spent
considerable sums on the adveI
ress ladies who seem really to
the villain better. after all. S
Of them have been prize fight
some have been sailors before
masr-impressed anto such sery
that night they got particul
drunk But aren't the heroines !
to them. thought All the hero hal
do square any Kind of past '
the lady Of his choice Is to say,
throaty voice, MY childhood 4
sad. NY mother died before I
born and my father when / was
q little babe. / grew up wild and
sipated. But when / saw your
ture, that day" and all that sor
stuff And the dear girl belle
every word he says and because
voice Is so sad ana throaty and
cere, and she loves him with a y
doting. to match his previous Y
coating. Oh, tits sweet and touch
Yes? And It's melodrammer es
time? You bet.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-06-23
MANY ENJOY CONCERT
IN MARSHALL PARK

Several thousand people took adj
vantage Of the fine weather last night
70 attend the concert by kessnich' s
Municipal band in Marshall park
libby IND. The program presented
a varied selection Of popular and
classic airs and as usual was splen-
didly rendered by Bandmaster kess-
nich's well trained organization
The band viii play tonight in Cap
itol square, and the concert Will begin
NJ o'clock instead OF $40. as hereto
fore, This change Of hour is TO per-
NIT the little children who retire early
to enjoy the event