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The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1915-04-03
CHAPTER Kill.

Craigs surprise was real enough ~ he opened
the back door OF the professors house the fol-
lowing morning and found Lenora standing the
threshold,
Lenora smiled pleasantly.
Il came to this door," she said, because I
wanted a little talk with YOU"
Craigs attitude perfect He mystihed
but he remained respectful
Twill you como inside?" he invited.
She shook her head.
Il am afraid" she confded "of what am going
to say being overheard. Come with down to
the garage for a moment"
He opened the doors Of the garage. leaving the
keys in the lock- and they both passed inside.
"You say what you please here without the
slightest fear of being overheard, MISS" Craig
remarked.
Lenora nodded. and breathed prayer to herself.
She was nearer the door than Craig by about
half a dozen PAGES. Her hand groped in the little
bag she was carrying and gr1pped something hard.
She clenched her teeth for q moment. Then the
automatic pistol flashed out through the gloom.
Craig" she threatened. III you l shall
shoot you"
1t seemed as though the man were a coward
He began to tremble. his lips twitched. his eyes
grew larger and rounder.
What is it?" he faltered. What do you want!"
"Just this" Lenora said firmly. Il suspect you
to be guilty of the crime for which Sanford Quest
is in prison. am going to have you questioned.
you are guilty there will be someone here before
long who will extract the truth from YOU"
The mans face was an epitome of terror. Even
The Washington times., 1915-09-19
DIR. HILLS NOW HAS
LIBEL SUIT TO FACE
Henry Ward Beecher's Success.
sor Is Sued for $4,000 by
His Nephew.

NEW YORK, Sept. 1s.-The Rev.
Newell Dwight Hillis pastor Of Ply
mouth Church. Brooklyn. preacher In
the pulpit that Henry Ward Beecher
occupied. found his affairs further in
volved yesterday by the serving OF a
summons in a $4,000 suit for libel
brought against him by his nephew.
Percy y. Hills. Of Victoria. British
Columbia.
isn't that too bad" said DR.. Hills
when the papers were served.
1t is understood that the complaint is
based upon an interview given to sew
eral papers last July. after DR.. Hills
had been sued for $1,000 in the Multi
due in several timber land transactions.
In the interview Or. Hills declared that
he had taken the responsibility for
money which he said had been lost by
his two nephews. Immediately Percy
Hills wired a statement to a Brooklyn
paper declaring DR.. HE'S interview In
correct. that the doctor had never been
debtedness and that the SUIT was for
work done for DR.. Hills personally.
1t is understood that Percy Hills
will charge that the statements in DR..
Hills Interview were false.
The financial affairs Of the pastor were
the subject OF a heated meeting Of the
church trustees and deacons. No in
formation was given out on the result.
and the door and transoms were even
pasted up ", paper to prevent possible
eavesdropping. DR.. Hills referred ques-
TONERS to his attorney. who declared
that the pastors financial affairs were
considerably better"
The Washington times., 1915-09-19

timism. for in such conversations Count
Won Bernstorn Is n a position TO com-
municate many things not adapted to
inclusion In a public note. bat which
can Government of the good faith be-
mind Germany's assurances and the
Governments settled determination to
remove the sources of the conflict on
hope is expressed here that the
resN lions can te pushed through
withCe> DELAY, and tnat no further is
sues maS se broasht In to complicate
settlement.
The American newspaper correspon-
dent who interviewed Foreign Minister
von Jagow today Introduced the subject
by saying:
the renewal of tension in the submarine
question Is largely dua so far as Ger
man factors are concerned. to three
main causes.
First. to the failure to follow up
Ambassador Won Bernstorffs recent
declarations at Washington.
Second. to the wording of the
Arabic note.
Third. to apprehension OF a GER
tain lack of harmony between German
declarations e OF policy. as embodied in
the instructions to submarine com.
manders communicated by Ambassa-
dor Won Bernstorff, and the practical
Application of this policy"
The foreign minister welcomed the
opportunity to make clear Germany's
position. Concerning the Arabic case
he said:
I'VE hope that our offer to refer the
case to The Hague for adjudicatio
will provide a satisfactory settlement.
in case the United States and Germany
are not able to adjust the question by
direct negotiations.
We could not, you will admit. we'll
60 behind the report Of the commander
OF our submarine. or question his hon
est belief based on the Arabic actions
to attack his craft. particularly as long
as We had against It only press reports
and the word OF the British captain.
And in this case the master and
peaceful character. as unfortunately
British ships repeatedly have done. and
assumed the rule Of aRgressor. should
be held responsible for the loss of life.
not Germany.
There may be room for honest diff
ference Of opinion on this point. how
ever.
AS to the larger question of sub
marine warfare. the attitude Of Ger
senser steamers will not be subject
to attack without warning provided
they respect the regular maritime code.
and will be sunk only when opportunity
for safety Of passengers and crew is
given.
INSTRUCTIONS in German submarine
commanders on this point are very pre-
else and definite. and go as far as is
possible to eliminate the possibility Of
error or accident. 1t rests very largely
now with our opponents. therefore. to
provide the necessary remaining safe
guards for voyagers by instructing
masters to avoid suspicious or hostile
actions or attempts at fiight-perhaps
best done by revoking the orders to at
tack submarines whenever possible and
the promised rewards for such actions.
Neutral merchantmen. including
Americans. are exempt from interfer-
ence. as stated long ago. except when
carrying contraband.' said the foreign
minister.
The Washington times., 1915-09-19
ALLIES ARE SENDING
MULES INTO EGYPT
Agents Buying Large Numbers
OF Animals for Shipment
To Land of Pyramids.

KANSAS CITY. Mo-. Sept. 1s.-Niis-
souri, mules may supply transportation
for a new Asiatic campaign against the
T.Irk. Sweeping purchase here and big
direct shipments of the hybrid animal
to Egypt are ominous of large ex-
peditionary preparations. Egypt con-
meets with Asiatic Turkey. and is one
Of the roundabo bout back doors to Con-
stantinoole.
Across the Suez canal are the dry.
rugged wastes of Asiatic Turkey. Pos
sibly these tn ousands Of Missouri mules
for the Egyptian army have a date with
the Grand Duke Nicholas. who has been
given charge Of the Russian Caucasus
army, and with the British expedition
ary force fighting its way up the Eu-
pirates.
British agents in the last two months
have bought more than 1900 pack
mules. 1872 to 142 hands high. Little
attention has been paid to small blem-
ishes. contour imperfections, and age
in. the last few weeks. Some of the
mules taken recently. according to
dealers, have been over fifteen years
old. In the last two weeks more than
1900 such animals have been shipped
out Of Kansas City and St. Louis. routed
by way Of New Orleans to Egypt.
The earlier purchases Of the allies
were large horses and mules that had
undergone rigid inspection. and were
cent principally 20 France. clearing al
Newport News.
The Washington times., 1915-09-19
Cord Murder Case
To Cause Divorce
Wife of Olaf Peterson, Held As
Witness, Announces She
Will Sue Him.

CAMDEN. N. j.. Sept. 1s-Mrs. Rae
by the Camden authorities as a mate
rial witness in the murder OF Samuel
Cord. his business associate, has no.
tilted her husband by letter that she
had decided to sue for divorce.
In taking this step she reiterated
her belief in his innocence so far as
the Cord case Is concerned. but said
Peterson's own disclosures Of Incl
dents in his life before he met her
had made 1t impossible for her to
continue their married relationship.
She will seek divorce on the
ground OF non-support. she said. Mrs.
Peterson's letter follows:
olaf: I moved everything out OF
the house yesterday. sent all your
belongings to the court house, as
did not know where else to send them
hope you received them all right.
This notoriety Is dreadful. When
you are released do not try to hunt
me up, as my whereabouts shall be
unknown.
Il have made up my mind and this
Is the last. I cannot stand such dis
grace. You have deceived me. so
could not live with such a man with
such a record
Thereafter you go your way AMI
Peterson has admitted since his ar
rest that he served eleven months in
the Essex county Jail for passing
worthless checks; that he was ar
rested in Clearfield county and in this
city and that he was questioned about
the murder of Mayh1e Sullivan in Pat
erson in 1895 Mrs Peterson says she
knew nothing OF this record at the
time Of her marriage.
The Washington times., 1915-09-19
Personal Conversations Take
Place of Notes in Dealing
With Lansing.
Won jAGOW TO END TENSION
Strong Dissatisfaction Felt in
Germany Over Attitude Of U.
S. Toward Allies Loan.

BERLIN. Sept. 19.-Conviction that
the controversy with the United States
over the submarine warfare Is over.
once and for all. Is generally ex-
pressed here.
With Ambassador Won Bernstorff en-
powered to use the widest discretion
in future negotiations and assurances
from no less a parsonage than the
foreign minister that President Will
sons Arabic demands have been
agreed to. 1t is believed that further
details will be worked out harmon
iously by conversations and not by
notes.
But one cloud marks the outlook
There Is strong undercurrent Of
dissatisfaction over the giant war
loan being arranged in New York
for the allies and openly expressed
opinions that the United States is
falling to observe strict neutrality.
This feeling, however, is less marked
IN official circles where marked feel
ing of optimism over the negotiations
with America is manifest.
Gottlieb Won Jagow, foreign minister.
is authority for the following state
ments concerning the official attitude Of
the German government:
First-The Imperial Government Of
Germany cannot disregard the report Of
the commander Of the submarine which
sunk the Arabic. but full consideration
dence sent to the German foreign office
by President Wilson through Ambassa-
dor Johann Won Bernstorff.
Second-Enemy passenger ships will
not be subjected to attack without
warning. provided they respect the
regular maritime code. and viii be sunk
only when opportunity for safety Of
passengers and crew has been given.
VIII Observe Law of Sea.
Third-Neutral merchantmen. includ-
in Americans. will be exempt from
interference except when carrying con-
traband. They will be destroyed only
under conditions laid down in the inter-
national code concerning maritime war
Fourth - Positive instructions have
been given to submarine commanders to
conform to the foregoing attitude Of the
German government. and should these
instructions be exceeded in any respec.
the imperial government would not Lesf-
tate to give such complete satisfaction
10 the United States as would conform
to the friendly relations between the two
governments.
The foreign minister received a repre-
sentative of the American newspa pers
today. He told the correspondent that
Ambassador Won Bernstorn is In COM
plete possession of information regard
Ing the wishes and policy of Germany
and has been given full power to nego-
tiate terms of settlement with the
United States. subject only to final re-
vision and approval by the home gov
ernment
a long report on the submarine
situation was received here from Won
Bernstorf Thursday, and an equally
Iong message of instructions went
forward to the ambassador yesterdsv "
morning. Both dispatches were Of
nature which seems to make officials
conndent that the whole Submarine
factorily settled
The form which the negotiations are
now taking goes to strengthen this on
The Washington times., 1915-09-19
ROthschild Wounded.

LONDON. Sept. 19.-Lieut. Anthony
de Rothschild has been slightly wounded
in the Dardanelles. This Is the sccon
casualty among the Rothschilds. In
July last the son OF Baron Edmund
de Rothschild was reported a prisoner
Of war in the hands Of the Germans.
He was forced to work as an agricul-
tural laborer at Lechfeld In Germany.
The Washington times., 1915-09-19
Pettic0ats
Silk $l.98

Think of Taffeta Silk Petticoats,
with fitted tops, for only ST eS Choice
Of black and colors, plain and change
able.
Try on one of the new suits over
one of these pctticoats and note the
graceful ensemble created.
Get the habit of daily visit to
this Basement Store, and be assured
savings of hundreds of dollars annu-
ally.
The Washington times., 1915-09-19


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The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1915-05-18
UNCLE SAM TO GO HUNTING
COYOTES ON JULY FIRST

That the United States department
of agriculture is planning to begin the
destruction of coyotes with an organi-
lied force in eastern Oregon, northern
Nevada and northern California was
the information contained in a letter
received by DIR. Calvin S. White, Ore
gon state health officer, Saturday, from
H. w. Henshaw, chief of thee biologi-
cal survey. Mr.. Henshaw said that the
work would be begun as soon after
July 1st as it was possible to do so.
Edward r. Sans, as assistant of
this bureau, now at Alturas, Cal, in
vestigated the existence of rabies at A
number of points in eastern Oregon,
said Mr. Henshaw, "and his reports
describe the situation as warranting
vigorous efforts in destroying the coy
otes. We are asking him to employ at
an early date at various points in east
err and southern Oregon the best local
hunters available for the remainder of
the fiscal year.
The letter was in reply to one sent
by DR.. White in which the Importance
Of the government cooperating with
the state in the eradication of the dis
ease among animals was urged.-On-
tario (Oregon) Democrat.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1915-05-18
FAMOUS OPERA COMPANY
WILL Sing AT (HAUTAUQUt

There are always some people who
find out a thing too late. This story
is intended tc give them hunch in
time.
The II Trovatore Grand Opera com
pany which will be here simultaneous
II with Ciricillo's Italian band, on the
fourth day of the June Chautauqua, IL
sextet of superb grand opera sing
ers, each with a big reputation made
in the most important companies. And
this group has been selected for their
fitness for one another and especially
to make this season 3 tour. When the
regular grand opera season is on they
will return to their positions as stars.
Securing them in this way at time
when opera stars are unable to make
their accustomed trips to Europe more
important singers could be engaged
than if it were not for the war.
One of the tenors is Giustino Zara.
In reporting a concert by the Royal
Grand opera company of the opera
Lucia al Lammermoor,' the New
York Post saws: "Giustino cara takes
the part of Henry Ashton and he de-
serves much credit for the splendid
work, He has noble baritone voice
which easily can compass high G.. Mr.
Zara is man of unusual stature, and
while he is on the stage his personality
seems to dominate the scene'
II Trovatore will be presented with
full costumes, appropriate stage set
ting. and accompanied by Ciricillo IS
full band.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1915-05-18
RECENT RULINGS
ON DESERT ENTRIES

Desert land entrymen of the west
have been vastly aided, protected and
encouraged by the passage during the
closing hours of Congress, of a bill
giving such entrymen three to five
years additional time in which to make
final proof of their claims or purchase
them by nominal cash payment, or
convert desert claims to homestead
claims if they cannot get water.
The measure went through as Grid
err to the general deficiency bill. The
house accepted the amendment and the
president signed the bill. BY the word
ing of the new law all persons who
made entry on desert claims before
July !, 1914, are included in its work
ings.
There are three sections TO the law.
The flrst provides for an extension of
not exceeding three years from the
date of allowances of such extension
to all entrymen who have complied
with the law as to yearly expenditures
and who can show proof that there is
reasonable prospect, if the extension
be granted, of being able to make final
proof OF reclamation, irrigation and
cultivation.
The second section provides that
where desert land entryman can show
an expediture, in good faith, of SO an
acre In the attempt to reclaim the land
and where there is no reasonable pros
pect, II the shorter extension were al.
lowed of being able under existing
laws to get sufficient water to effect
proper reclamation, such entrymen NAV
be gwen five years from the date of
his application in which to perfect the
entry IN thef manner required of a
homestead entryman.
The third section is an enlargement
of the second Tt provides that anv an.
tryman entitled to the benefit of the
second section NAV, if he shall elect
within sixty days from the notice
therein provided, pay to the receiver ~
the local land office 5 cents an acre
thereafter he may perfect his entry
or proof that he has put upon the land
agricultural improvements to the value
or Sl.25 an acre and has used the land
for agricultural purposes for three
years. and has paid to the receiver. al
the time of final proof, the sum of 7F
cents an acre.
Electlng to proceed along this line
the entryman shall have five wears
from the date of making the election
In the event he fails to perfect his en-
trv as provided under the new law and
nv his election. then all moneys paif
shall be forfeited and the entry can
celled.
Assignees and those holding relin
duishment rights are included in thf
workings of the law the same as orig.
mai entrvmen. Tt is believed that tbe
new law will do much TO relieve tbe
strain on present entrymen and insure
their going through with their pro.
leets. TINS in time becoming owners
Of valuable tracts at small outlay OF
actual money
All extensions are left to the discre-
tion of the Secretary of the Interior
and application to him for the benefits
or the new law must be made through
the local land office.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1915-05-18
COMMISSION RULES
AGAINST RAILROADS

Plans submitted by the transconti-
mental railroads for constructing rates
to points east of Pacific coast terminals
and in the intermountain country-the
so-called back-haul rates-were disap-
proved yesterday by the interstate
commerce commission, according to a
Washington press dispatch.
The commission, however, author
lied the railroads to construct rates
to the back-haul points by adding 10
the terminal rates not more than IS
per cent Of the local rates from the
nearest terminal to destination, or by
adding arbitraries to the terminal
rates, varying with the distance from
the ports. The arbitraries are to be
not more than IS per cent of the local
rates
The carriers were also authorized to
extend terminal rates to these Pacific
coast points: San Diego, San Pedro.
East San Pedro, Wilmington, East Will
miDgton, San Francisco and Oakland,
Cal; Astoria and Portland, Ore; Van
couver, Bellingham, South Bellingham,
Everett, Tacoma, Seattle, Aberdeen,
Hoquiam and Cosmopolis, Wash.
The commission modified existing OF
ders so as to permit maximum less than
carload rates from the Missouri river
TO intermediate points on first and sec.
ond class commodities of $172 per 10C
pounds, when lower rates are applica
bic 10 coast terminals.
The decision of the interstate com
merce commission, denying the appli
cation of the railroads for the approv
al of plan for reconstructing rates tC
points east of Pacific coast terminals
and to intermountain country, will not
affect the rates Of Nevada towns, il
the opinion of Railroad COMMISSIONS
Simmons. IT is a denial of the applica
tion made several weeks ago, Simmons
explained to the Gazette
"The back-haul applies only to in
land California points that formerly
had terminal rates" Simmons said
Such points as Stockton, Sacramen.
to, Marysville and Fresno. Reno is not
in the back-haul territory--it is in
what is known as intermediate terri.
tory and the decision will probably
have no effect on our rates. The new
rates for this territory will probably
be ready for publication about the first
of June, and | think they will be
about the same as was announced some
weeks ago" &"
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1915-05-18
RECEIVER NAMED
FOR LOCAL firm

Yesterday, in the District Court,
George A. Balm brought suit against
his partner, Fred Miller, to have the
partnership of Miller & Balm dissolved.
Since March 2l, 1918, the firm has
been conducting the Nevada market, at
the corner of Bridge and Third streets.
In his complaint plaintiff alleges
tAat on the 10th of May, 1915, defend
ant took possession of the books, ac-
counts and business of the firm and
threatens to retain the same; that he
has appropriated the sum of about
$4,000 to his own use, cut of the re-
ceipts and profits of the business, which
he refuses to account for. Plaintiff
asks that the partnership be dissolved,
an accounting ordered and receiver
appointed.
Judge Ducker appointed r. w. Lewis
of Winnemucca, receiver for the busi-
ness during the pleasure of the Court,
fixing his bond at $4,000. This morn
ing Mr.. Lewis presented his bond,
signed by two sureties, which was ap-
proved by the Court, took the oath Of
office and assumed charge of the busi-
ness.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1915-05-18
Word chautauqua as it is Defined

The above word is of Indian deriva-
tion and is pronounced Sha-to-kwa,
i.e., "a'' in tsha' as in task, - s'o''
in "to' as "o' in "or,' this being
the syllable which is accented; and the
ga" in "kwa' as ga" in "ah.'
The meaning of the word is not
clear. Webster defines it as "foggy
place" others because of the shape of
the lake in western New York where
this movement has had headquarters
since 1874, as "bag tied in the mid
die, others as "the place where the
child was washed away others,
|"place of easy DEATH Others "place
where one was lost.'
Peter Wilson, an educated Seneca In
dian, says that it means, "Where the
fish was taken OUT Hence it must
have the meaning as meeting for SER
vice. This is what it conveys to all
who are part of this movement. Get
and give entertainment, instruction,
inspiration. Refine life in morals, gov
eminent, society, humanitarian work,
music, oratory, drama, yea, in every
thing which is elevating This is what
CHAUTAUQUA means now-L. r.
Koepsel.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1915-05-18
MAUDt ADAMS POPULAR
ALL SEASONS OF THE YEAR

When the crocuses poke their heads
through the turf and the small boy
plants his bare feet ON the city pave
ments the theatre is supposed to go
out Of fashion for a time And it does
for some attractions. The one big
exception is Maude Adams, and this
popular actress seems to be really well
come at any old season of the year.
just now there is good deal of inter
est being taken in the engagement of
the little lady which is to be played at
the Nixon opera house next Thursd ay
evening. As is known, the play IN
which she is to be seen is Barrie Is
early comedy, equality Street, first
given in this country fourteen years
ago. The success it met with at that
time it is said to be more than dupli-
eating during its revival. Time seems
ID have improved the comedy and its
presentation at the hands of Miss
Adams is described as being an artistic
delight. That elusive, indefnable some
thing in dramatic performances, which
for want of a better name is termed
atmosphere, is employed in this play
mot only by the scenic investitura,
which is reflective of the Napoleonic
period, but by language which is as
quaint and oldfashioned as the bonn
bazine skirts worn by the women. Fall
ing upon unfamiliar ears such expires
sions as edo you opinion" for edo
you Think and "may / solicit' for
''may / ask, - sound strange. But they
add no little to the "far-awav-ness =
of the whole, for the scene is laid in
the early nineteenth century. A num-
Der of well known players are in Miss
Adams supporting company.