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Cheyenne record., 1915-08-19
FaIlacious Fabrications.

FaIIaciouS Fabricatione.
An old horse that lay sleeping in his
stall was rudely awakened by the
hired man, who jabbed him with a
pitchfork.
"Oh, no, ho!" said the horse, arising
stiff1y Another days work ahead. I
suppose"
For once" said the hired hand.
who was a college graduate in dis
guise, your supposition is incorrect.
You will be permitted to remain in
your stall and rest. Your master is
dead, and his funeral will be held to-
day"
But 1 am going to the funeral"
said the old horse.
''Why, for the love of Mike" gruffly
asked the hired man, should you go
when you may as well stay here and
rest?"
For 20 years." replied the aged
horse, Il have been wanting to attend
my masters funeral, and now that the
opportunity is present, I will not be
denied"
Occasionally it happens that all
those in the funeral train are not
there for the purpose Of shedding the
scalding tear.-Judge.
Cheyenne record., 1915-08-19
PROFITABLE MINING STOCK.
cresson Company Of Cripple Pays
Dividend Exceeding Its Capitali-
zation.

Colorado Springs-Dividends paid
by the Cresson Gold Mining Company,
of Cripple Creek, a close corporation,
for the first quarter Of the present
year aggregate $1,O50,o0o, and accord
ing to the best information obtain
able the second quarter will aggre-
gate about the same. For the first
quarter extra dividends amounting to
100000 were paid in addition to the
regular dividend of per cent or $780,
900 on the capital stock of one mil
lion shares. In other words, the divi-
dends aggregated more in the first
quarter of the year than the entire
capitalization of the company. Ac-
cordtng to reliable information earn
ings for the second quarter held as
large as in the first quarter and the
stockholders are said to have every
recently received another $1,000,00O
in dividends.
The high grade ore in the Cresson
mine continues to hold out, and reg
Cheyenne record., 1915-08-19

last month, 75.5 last year and S5.2,
the ten-year average. Indicated acre
yield, 95.1 bushels, compared with
93.s last year and 92.7, the 1909-13 av-
erage.
RECONSIDERATION, 1877 per cent of
a normal, compared with 85.5 last
month, 66.5 last year and 1877, the
ten-year average. Indicated acre
yield, 1921 pounds. compared with
1857 last year and S15.1, the 1909-13
average.
Flax-Condition, 91.2 per cent Of a
normal, compared with Ss.5 last
month, 92.1 last year and s2.9 the ten
year average. Indicated acre YIELD
9.5 bushels, compared with s.3 last
year and 7.s, the 19O9-13 average.
Rice-Condition, 900 per cent of a
normal, compared with 90.5 last
month, s7.6 last year and 1872, the ten
year average. Indicated acre yield,
35.2 bushels, compared with 34.1 last
year and 1873, the 1909-13 average.
Hay (all tame)-Estimated acre
age, 5O,907,000. compared with 4s,400.-
900 last year. Condition, 800 per
cent OF normal, compared with $50
last month. 867 last year and 84.3,
the seven-year average. Indicated
acre yield, LAT tons, compared with
LAB last year and 1.34, the 1909-13 av-
erage.
Apples-Condition, 61.5 per cent Of
a normal, compared with .63.3 last
month, GLIB last year and $40, the ten
year average.
Peaches-Condition, 1913 per cent Of
normal, compared with 73.1 last
month, 55.9 last year and $40, the
ten-year average
Cheyenne record., 1915-08-19

ular shipments valued at from one
to two thousand dollars per ton, are
being made. Recently the company
opened up a large extension of the
famous Treasurer Chamber" found
last December, with much the game
formation, and almost equally as
rich. News of this strike leaked out
few days ago, but was denied by
the management on the theory that it
was an extension and did not warrant
them in saying that it was new
strike.
Cheyenne record., 1915-08-19
A Dull Life.

~
II don't know how we'll get along
without you, Nora"
Thank you, ma'am."
you've been with us a long time
"Yes, ma'am. Nearly seven months
"And you still refuse to tell US why
you are leaving?"
well, ma'am, If you insist on know
ing it's because can't stand the com.
pany here"
"The idea! Our house is frequent.
ed by the best people"
'Tt's not that, ma'am. was speak.
ing OF my own company. Where
used to work most OF my friends were
chauffeurs, ma'am. The only man
who has asked me to ride with him
since I've been here was vegetable
peddler."
Cheyenne record., 1915-08-19
Says Old Men Make Best Fathers.

San Francisco.-"Men should be-
come fathers at 60 to 70 years Of
age instead of 20 to 80" With this
statement. c. L. Redfield Of Chicago
urged upon the International Purity
Congress his theory that early mar.
riages are not particularly conducive
to good morality. IF man becomes
a father at 60 or 70 the child has q
better chance to become great in the
worlds affairs" said Redfield. "Our
penitentiaries are filled with the off
spring Of parents under their major
tiles. Child marriages breed crime b
future generations"
Cheyenne record., 1915-08-19

Figures for winter wheat and rye
are preliminary estimates.
Details of each crop, other than to-
tai production, as announced by the
department., follows:
Winter Wheat = Preliminary esti-
mates show the acre yield as 1874
bushels, compared with 1910 last year
and 1876 the five year average.
Spring Wheat-Condition 93.4 per
cent of a normal, compared with 93.3
last month, 75.5 last year and 1873 the
ten-year average. Indicated acre
yield 100 bushels, compared with 11.S
last year and 1873 the 19O9-13 aver
age.
1853 bushels, compared with 1876 last
year and 14.7 the 1909-13 average.
Corn-Condition, 1915 per cent of a
normal, compared with 81.2 last
month, 74.8 last year and 80.5 the ten
year average. Indicated acre yield
26.7 bushels, compared with 25.8 last
year and 25.9 the 1909-13 average.
Oats-Condition GIG per cent Of a
normal, compared with 93.9 last
month, 1874 last year and s0.2 the ten
year average. Indicated acre yield
S4.9 bushels, compared with 29.7 last
year and 3O.6, the 19O9-1S average.
Oats remaining on farms Aug. was
55,6O7,000 bushels, compared with 62,-
100000 last year and 59,417,000, the
19O9-13 average.
Barley-Condition 1913 per cent Of a
normal, compared with 94.1 last
month, S5.3 last year and s1.S the ten
29.4 bushels, compared with 25.S last
year and 24.3 tho 1909-13 average.
Rye-Estimated acreage 2,594,000,
compared with 2.533,O0O last year.
Preliminary estimates show acre
yield as 40 bushels, compared with
1853 last year and 16.1 the 1909-13 av-
erage.
Buckwheat Estimated acreage
100000, compared with 100000 last
year. Condition 92.6 per cent of a
normal, compared with S8.8 last year
and 1877 the ten-year average. Indi-
Gated acre yield 22.1 bushels, COM
pared with 21.3 last year and 20.5 the
1909-13 average.
White Professionalism 92.0 per
cent of normal, compared with 91.2
last month, 100 last year and S1.6 the
ten-year average. Indicated acre
yield, 1854 bushels, compared with
1895 last year and 97.1 the 1909-13 av-
erage
Sweet Characterization, S5.5 per
cent of a normal, compared with SS.7
Cheyenne record., 1915-08-19
DISTRESSING PIMPLES
Removed by cutieura Soap and oint-
ment. Trial Free.

Smear them with the Ointment.
Wash off in five minutes with Cuti-
cura Soap and hot water and continue
bathing for some minutes. Repeat on
rising and retiring. These fragrant
supercreamy emollients do much for
the skin, and do it quickly.
Sample each free by mail with Book.
Address postcard, Cuticura, Dept. KY,
Boston. Sold everywhere.-Adv.
Cheyenne record., 1915-08-19
Revolt Il at End, Say Governors.

Washington. = simultaneously with
the forwarding of the pan-American
appeal, word was received from Ell
Paso that six states and one territory
of Mexico have declared through their
military governors that the revolution
is at an end in as far as they are
concerned. Carranza and Villa or
other forces in arms would be met
by resistance should they attempt to
enter these precincts Of Mexico,
Cheyenne record., 1915-08-19

J. Hinton, 1o5, Smokes and Drinks.
Elizabeth City, n. C.-Josiah Hin
ton is North Carolina celebrity. He
is los years old, is in full possession
of all his faculties, drinks whisky.
smokes and chews tobacco and takes
a keen interest in current events.
Cheyenne record., 1915-08-19
u. S. HARVESTS WORLD
RECORD WHEAT CROP
GREATEST COUNTRY EVER MADE-MAY REACH
BILLION BUSHELS ACCORDING AUGUST ESTIMATE MADE
DEPARTMENT AGRICULTURE
western Newspaper Union New. Service.

=
estimated bushels
harvess Of other
cereals indicated.
cond
sdnrnp tho month.
Cheyenne record., 1915-08-19
Thousands Lost In Sugar Beets.

Washington. - Variations in the
yield of sugar beets under apparent
ly similar conditions are so striking
that the United States Department Of
Agriculture has recently conducted an
investigation into the causes for these
differences. The yield of sugar beets
per acre in the United States is
lower, with the exception of Russia,
than that of any Of the other beet
producing countries. In Germany, the
average is 14.S4 tons; in Russia, S.93,
and in the United States, 10.17.
Cheyenne record., 1915-08-19

Don't be misled. Ask for Red Cross
Bag Blue. Makes beautiful white clothes.
At all good grocers. Adv.
Cheyenne record., 1915-08-19

Many people are either rich or hap
ny, but few are both.
Cheyenne record., 1915-08-19
Submerged but Deadly.

Knicker = Isn't Jones a summer
pest?
Bocker-He is the submarine under
the hot wave.
Cheyenne record., 1915-08-19

Denmark has about 85 head Of cat.
tie to every 100 Inhabitants.
Cheyenne record., 1915-08-19

1914 Crop.
6s5,000,O0O
206,000,000
891,0O0,000
2,673,000,000
1,141,000,O00
195,000,00O
100000
100000
406,000,000
57,000,000
1,O35,OOO.O00
100000
24,000,O0O
100000
253,000,000
54,O0O,OOO
Cheyenne record., 1915-08-19

July Forecast
668,000,000
295,O0O,000
963.OO0,000
2,814,000,000
1,399,OO0,000
208,000,000
ss..ss.ss
.....s.ss
393,OOO,OO0
64,000,000
1,105,000,0O0
100000
30,O00,000
80 sssss
194,000,000
58,000,000
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1915-06-04
To VISIT LONG.
VALLEY SITE
House Committee of ApprOpria-
tiOns To Look Over Carson
Valley June Is

Writing in government bulletin
w ID. Cole. manager of the Truckee-
Carson Project has the following I,
say regarding the visit of the House
Appropriation Committee To the Long
Valley reservoir site:
Private cars will be switched from
them ain line of the Southern Pacific
railroad at Reno June IL to the
tracks of the Virginia and Truckee
and by special train service carried
through Carson to Mnden This is
the town nearest the upper Trnekee
Carson project as substitute for an
equivalent acreage in the lowerCarson
Valley. Citizens and commercial
bodies of Minden will provide con-
yeyance for trayersing the proposed
new unit and for visit to Long Val
ley reservoir site Nlinden will be
reached before theb reakfast hour.
Three hours of auto driving will
suffice To show the country to be
served and departure for Lahontan
By special train will be made via the
Nevada Goldfield railroad"
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1915-06-04
|ND|ANPR|SONER
TRIED DTOESCAPE
Iron Bars Set In Cement Pre-
vent Jail Delivery at
Genoa

Charley George, the Indian, who
was sent to prison last Thursday for
stealing several hides from S. A.
Imelli made an unsuccessful attemnt
TO dig his way to liberty from the
Genoa Jail it was learned a few days
ago The Indian had climbed on top
Of the steel cells and endeayored TO
dig hole through the Jail wall. and
was urged on no doubt by the re-
memberanee OF Joe Petes sensation
al escape from the same bastile years
ago. Charley George did not find the
digging so easy as did Joe Pete be-
cause when the court house and jail
was rebuilt after the fire steel bars
were laid next to the brick wall and
were then covered with heavy layer
OF cement. One day when the
deputy sheriff went into the jail he
found Charley George on top of the
cells. When asked what he was do
ing up there he said he was after
shirt and came down with that article
in his hand. Later 1t was found that
he had started to dig a hole through
the wall but had met with little
hard luck.
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1915-06-04
GRADUATING
EXERCISES
Graduates of Douglas County
High School Presented
With Diplomas

The graduating class of 1915 of the
Douglas County High School, held
their exercises at Valhalla Hall Fri
day evening.
Professor Thompson, of the Univer-
sity of Nevada, gave an address to
the class and assemblage present,
which was thoroughly enjoyed by all,
as was the vocal solo which was
beautifully rendered by Mrs. II. +.
Dangberg.
Principal Hook presented the class
for graduation and gave short talk
on high school work and its benefits.
Frank c. Jones. member of the
board of education, presented the di-
plomas to the four graduates. who
were Ruth Atcheson, Fred Beck.
Irma Settelmeyer and Arendt Jensen.
The Gardnerville orchestra render
ed several selections which were we'll
received. AT the conclusion of the
exercises. the floor was cleared and
a social dance followed
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1915-06-04
REbKAH LODGE
INSTITUTED
Many Visitors From Reno, Car
son and Other Towns Attend
Ceremonies

Saturday night Grand Master Mack,
from Reno and thirty-fiye from Car
son, instituted Rebekah lodge at
this place. The new lodge 81 TO be
known as Carson Valley lodge No.
- After the initatory ceremonies
had been concluded, the new lodge
elected officers for the term and they
We're duly installed by the visiting
members of the Grand Lodge. The
elective officers are as follows
Mrs A. Y. Werner, Noble Grand
Mrs. 5. selkirk, Vice Grand; Mrs. T..
Christensen, Secretary; Miss sofena
Jacobsen. Treasurer.
The appointive officers are:
Miss Martina Christensen, Warden; /;
Miss Meta Jacobsen, Conductor. Miss
Edith Werner. Chaplin; c. Lar o.
r. 5. y. g.; Miss Nellie Anderson
l.. S. n. CIV. Jacobsen. r. S. Y. u.
Miss Aletha Nielsen, l.. S. V. G. Earl
Christensen, Outside Guardian. Mi.
Dangberg. Inside Guardian.
At the conclusion of the work the
assemblage, of which ther wer- ~,
repaired to the Hotel Rahbeck where
a delicious banquet was served and
which was thoroughly enjoyed by ali.
During thep asst year Grand Master
Mack has instituted four Odd Fellow
and four Rebekah lodges in this state
and under his earnest and conscienc-
ous work. the membership of The
order has been materially increaaet!
in the Nevada jurisdiction. Three
more new lodges are to be instituted
within the next month or SO.
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1915-06-04
PASSING Of
H. D. ALDERMAN
Pioneer of Carson Valley Joins
Silent Majority--Services
Held Yesterday

Tuesday at his home In this Valley
Herman ID. Alderman, well known
resident OF this section. was called by
death. Although he had been failing
in health for a year or more. he was
i'll but about week. Death was due
10 cancer of the stomach.
Herman d. Alerman was born at
Eitzen, in the PROVENCE of Hanover.
Germany October 18th, 1912. He
came TO America in May, 1868 and
settled in Missouri After spending
year III that state he decided to
come to the Pacific Coast and took
passage on ship to Panama and
crossed the Isthmus, landing in San
Francisco in the spring of 1863. He
crossed into Nevada and secured en-
ployment on the ranch of Fred Frey
ert. Several years later he purches-
ed what is now the A. Settelmeyer
ranch and was married In later
years he sold his farm and engaged
~ '"i io"n oNNhpdiioHS, lOT time
conducting the Sheridan hotel. Some
years ago he purchased the old Nor
inson property on the west side of
the Valley where helived until death
claimed him
Mr.. Alderman was a man of quiet
nature and spent most OF his time
with his family and his work. He
was known as an honest, upright
citizen. one that it was considered a
pleasure to call a friend.
At the time of his death deceased
was y years. months and Is days
OF age and his passing has removed
one more of the few remaining
pioneers from our midst.
Besides the widow he leaves three
grown sons, Henry, Fred and George
Alderman, all of whom are residents
of this Valley. He also leaves one
sister, Mrs. d. Heimsoth of Fred
erieksburg. and a younger brother in
Germany
The funeral services were held
from the family residence yesterday
afternoon and We're largely attended.
The services We're conducted by Rev.
+. II. Mcneil of the Lutheran Church.
Interment took place in the Genoa
cemetery.
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1915-06-04
Court House and High
School Bids Too Hieh

ing and Plumbing company were the
lowest bidders for the plumbing and
heating work. their price being
S3,S00. This would bring the total
cost of the building to S2I 500 and a
bout $1,000 more than the amount to
be sepnt in building operations. since
portion OF the $25,000 will be re-
quired for furnishings
The Commissioners deferred action
on the bids until their next regular
meeting which will be held tomorrow.
Just what steps will be taken is not
known. They may award the con-
tracts with certain notifications to
the lowest bidders and they may call
for complete new bids
The high school plans have been
modified by the Board of Education,
by combining the auditorium and
gymnasium and making other
changes that will reduce the cost of
the building to the required amount.
Following is complete list of the
bidders for the two buildings. II will
be noted that two bids were filed by
each contractor for thee ourt house
which complied to the two different
sets of specifications,
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1915-06-04
GOVERNOR" JOHN MEYER
CALLED BY DEATH

After an illness of several months
John Meyer. an inmate OF the county
hospital, died early Saturday morn
ing. Several months ago he suffered
an attack OF paralysis and while he
partly recovered from the attack. he
was unable 10 leave his room and
death reliyed him of his earthly suf-
ferings.
John Meyer. or Governor" as he
was best known to the people of this
section. was one OF the few remain
ing early day characters OF Carson
Valley. He spent many years pros
pecting in the Pine Nut hills and like
many of his class he had great
dreams of hidden treasures and
riches that would be his some day
lie was a kindly hearted old man and
while in life he was his only enemy.
He was native of Hanover, Ger
many and was past seventy years Of
age.
His remains were laid TO rest in
the Gardne cemetery on Decoratio
Day.
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1915-06-04
SHEEP HERDER DROWNED
IN WALKER RIVER
Body Has Not Been Recovered
Although Diligent Search
Has Been Made

}aetista subiri. IA shcephordar em-
ployod by the Terrys in Antelope
Valley, was drowned in the West
Walker river near the ford below
Trumbell's place. Thursday morning.
His companion states the he saw
subiri 90 down toward the river
shortly after eight o'clock. and that
soon after he heard him cry for help.
He hurried To the river bank but got
there too late to be able to render
assistance He saw his friends hat
borne on tie surface of the stream,
and once he caught glimpse of the
body
II is supposed that the unfortunate
youth. who was only II years of age
lost his footing and fell into tie icy
torrent
The body has not yet been reeoy
Bridgeport Chronicle.
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1915-06-04
LUTHERAN CHURCH NOTES

The German Lutherans will gather
for divine worship at the usual morn
ing hour at the Lutherna Church
The pastor will continue in his SER
les OF sermons based ON the Book OF
the Acts. Everybody is cordially in
vited to attend these services.
The Lutheran Sunday School meets
for instruction at $50 o'clock a. m.
The Genoa Lutheran Sunday School
meets at the Union Church at l o.
clock sharp.
Next Sunday Rev Menzel will trav-
tt by auto to Reno to occupy the
pulpit at ST Luke's Lutheran Church
of that place.
The annual Sunday School picnic
of the Lutheran Church will occur in
about two weeks. Definite notice will
be sent to everybody.
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1915-06-04
DISTRICT COURT
PROCEEDINGS
Indian Charley George Gets
Prison Sentence For
Burglary

session of the District Court
was held at Genoa Friday, Hon. F.
J. Langan, presiding and the follow
ing matters were disposed of by him:
Guardianship Approved.
lnthem after of the estate and
guardianship of Florence Heitman, a
minor, the annual report of the guard
ian, Martha S. Heitman, was approx
ed and confirmed by the court.
). 4. imelli Appointed Administrators
In them after of the estate of W.
]. Richards. deceased, s. A. Imelli,
was appointed administrator of said
estate with bond fixed in the sum of
So 900.
Barber Guardianship Approved
In the matter of the estate and
Guardianship of Benjamin Barber, an
insane person, the second annual ac-
counts of Clarissa Church, guardian.
was approved and confirmed by the
Court.
Estate Matter
In the matter of the estate of David
r. Jones, deceased, Court ordered
decree entered showing that due and
legal notice to creditors of said estate
had been given.
Indian Sentenced to Prison.
The State of Nevada, plaintiff VS..
Charley George, Washoe Indian, de-
fendant, the latter being in the county
Jail charged with burglary in the first
degree, was taken into Court and was
arranged upon the above charge
He entered the plea of guilty and was
sentenced to the state prison for
term not less than one year and not
to exceed eighteen months. Sheriff
Arid delivered the prisoner at the
penitentiary Saturday morning.
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1915-06-04
TWO BOYS DROWNED
AZ GOLDFIELD

Horace Gill the 9-year-old son OF
George Gill. proprietor OF the Mich
,gan hotel and John lamsa, the. the
S-year-od son of Henry iamsa. a
miner. were drowned in the big Con
silidated reservoir on the top Of
Columbia mountain near Goldheld
saturday afternoon. The boys were
riding on raft when It upset md
the were drowned befo" help could
arrive.
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1915-06-04
METHODIST CHURCH NOTE

Sunday sschool nj 10 a. IN. at Card
uervile aud Minden
Christian Endeavor meeting at S
y. IN. at Gardnerville. Topic: Body
under. Soul ON Top. ! Cor. 9: 24-27.
Miss Werner will lead This will be
q conservation meeting and there will
bc a business meeting AT the close
Rev. llornaday viii hold services
at Minden Wednesday June 3.
All are cordially invited 10 attend
these services.
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1915-06-04

Yesterday the Nevada Fish conf
mission sent 10 Lake Tahoe 10000
youne silver salmon. This is one of
three paintings for the year of this
variety OF fish. the one in Taho. one
ia Walker lake and one in Pyramid
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1915-06-04
NEW DRY GOODS MAN
AT THE JENSEN STORE

Mr. Petersen. arrived from Colo
RADIO this week to accept the manage
ment OF the dry good department of
the Arendt Jensen company store.
Mr.. Petersen has had many years ex-
nerience in the dry goods business
and comes to the Jensen company
highly recommended
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1915-06-04
CARSON VALLEY DAY
DANCE At MiNDEN

The Carson Valley Improvement
Club has decided to celebrate Carson
Valley Day with a big dance TO be
held at Minden on Friday evening,
June 11th The regular celebration
that has been marked the advent of
Carson Valley for the past several
years, will be dispensed with this
year and all efforts will be confined
To make the dance a great success.
Bakers orchestra will furnish the
music for the occasion
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1915-06-04
THE BoND QUESTION

Attorney Geo. 4. Montrose of this
city has been appointed the .geut OF
the National surety Company and Is
authorized TO grant surety bonds on
all contracts, court matters, official
bonds and kindred matters. Room
g. Incl / building. i'm
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1915-06-04
NalTIt,E

Parties Indebted to the Wood
Nc'son Company are requested 10
call NJ the Farmers Cooperative
Mercantile company store. Minden,
and make immediate settlement.
WOOD-NEl.SON co.