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Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1915-02-10
THE CRIME OF
ONE ARM jim

In Mondays issue we published an
account of the death of One-Arm In
dian Jim at the state prison who was
said to be 109 years of age and the
oldest man in Nevada. The Humboldt
Star gives the following account OF
the murder for which Jim was sent.
enced to life Imprisonment.
Jim" killed Andrew Kinnegar AT
the latters ranch near Willow Creek,
on the McDermitt road, in August
1886. He was convicted through the
testimony of his squaw. Jim" was
convicted and sentenced to death, but
Governor Stevenson commuted his
sentence to life Imprisonment
The story of the crime as told by
old newspaper files is to the effect that
in August, 1886. two travellers arrived
at the Willow Creek station one even.
ing and found that the proprietor,
Andrew KinnegaT, had been shot
through the head while sitting at his
kitchen table. An inquest was held
and verdict brought in of murder
by an unknown party. a short time
afterward the squaw of "One Arm
Jim" went to some white women and
informed them that she was afraid of
her man and gave the woman n pistol
to keep for her. saying she had stolen
II from her buck whom she was
afraid would kill her. She then told
the woman that another suuaw had
told her that her buck had committed
the murder at Willow Creek. This
started an investigation and the re.
volver was identified as one which
had belonged TO the murdered man. 4
search of the Indians effects showed
an empty gallon jug. which was known
to be the property of Kinnegar and
other of his effects.
At the time the Indian was scntcn.
ced to be hanged he was 80 years old
The comment at the time OF the com.
mutation OF his sentence to life i'm
Drisonment was that the old man
would not live as he had reached a
great old age and confement was fatal
to Indians". He lived for twenty.nine
years after the sentence"
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1915-02-10
MAYER ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION WAS
ATTENDED BY A LARGE NUMBER Of LOCAL
PEOPLE AND OUT-OF-TOWA VISITORS
OVER $50 COUPLES eRAcED WHEN DANCING COM
MENcED O'CLOCK NIGHTTIME DANCING, FINE
EATS, ATTENDED THE AFFAIR."

The dance and general all-around
celebration went off as per schedule
at the Hotel Mayer last night and
to say that it was a roaring, bowling
success would be putting it mildly.
AS early as eight-thirty, the guests
began to arrive and at nine.fifteen
o'clock the dance was in full sway.
The only disappointment to the three
hundred guests present was the fact
that "Fitz" didn't lead the grand
march. However, Fitz gives a good
excuse for the failure in the very con-
else explanation that there wasn't
none. Other explanations made are
that his wife wouldn't let him and
that he is getting too old, etc. Not
withstanding this disappointment,
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1915-02-10
TO ENCOURAGE
DAIRY BUSINESS

Senate bill No. 46, introduced by
Senator Harrington February s, 1915.
An act fixing the maximum assess.
ment of dairy cows and heifers for the
purpose of taxation, and other mat,
ters connected Herewith.
Whereas, There is room for the de-
velopment of vast industry in the
breeding and encouragement of the
dairy and butter-making business in
this state; and
Whereas, II should be the aim of
this state to foster new Industries
wherever possible; therefore,
The people of the state of Nevada,
represented in senate and ASSEMBLY,.
do enact as follows:
Section /. That until the first day
Of January, 1920, all dairy cows and
heifers shall be assessed at not to ex-
ceed one dollar per head
Sec. 2. 1t shall be the duty of every
owner of dairy cows and heifer calves
who desires to avail himself of the
benefits of this act to file with the
proper authority, having jurisdiction
over the assessment of live stock, a
detailed list of all cows kept exclusive.
ly for dairy purposes and for the i'm.
provement OF dairy herds and all heif.
ers intended for dairy purposes. the
correctness of such report to be sworn
to before an officer authorized TO ad.
minister oaths. Said statement shall
be supported by the affidavIts of at
least two other persons in the county
having knowledge of the facts.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1915-02-10

ming from this city when times are
good. When business became dull last
fall and the trains mentioned above
were taken Off a number of local men
were as matter of necessity laid of
and some OF them have been with
out employment since. A large part
OF the shop force was also laid of
who will be taken back on II business
opens up as expected. The w. P.
handles the largest pay roll OF any
company operating in Elko, their
monthly payroll running up into the
neighborhood of $4,000 to $25, 1000 in
good times. 1t can be seen readily
from this that the placing of the ex-
ira trains into operation will mean
big thing to Elko and Elko people.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1915-02-10
CHAS. TOYN'S
WILL DISCLOSED
Leaves $1,000 Each To TWO Brothers
And Remainder OF Estate
To Widow

The will of the late Charles Toyn
was brought to light this morning. The
instrument was made in May, 1914,
and was witnessed by L. A. Kimball
and c. F. Williams. In the will Mr.
Toyn specified that after his funeral
expenses and debts were paid the prop
erty left should be divided as follows:
To his brothers, Arthur and William,
$1,000 each and the remainder of the
estate to his wife. Pearl Toyn. The
exact value Of the estate is not known
but has been estimated all the way
from $4,000 to $4,000. consisting of a
ranch, beef steers and other personal
property.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1915-02-10

According to a we'll defined rumor
going the rounds these days. the West
ern Pacific will replace trains No. 3
and 4, taken of on account of dull
business some months ago, on March
the first and will also put on another
April 18th. Passenger traffic on the
Gould line has picked up TO a great
extent recently and the west bound
traffic is probably as great as il has
ever been. The w. p. is carrying a
large proportion OF the cattle and
sheep which are shipped to California
markets, and is getting its share of
the general freight business and good
times is predicted for the road.
The news. If true will mean a lot
TO this city as many men are en-
ployed in the shops and on trains run
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1915-02-10

however, the. celebration of the first
anniversary of the Mayer was there
with the punch and all those present
went away hoping that the popular
hostelry would discover soon that they
had celebrated the wrong date and
would have to do it over in few
days.
The pleasant lobby and cafe of the
Mayer were cleared for action and
the Terpsichorean lovers were allowed
to glide at will over all parts of the
house to music furnished by the May
er fiye-piece orchestra. At a late hour,
delightful luncheon was served in
the cafe.
1t was a big time for all concerned.
Nuff sed.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1915-02-10
Recess until IL a. m. Tuesday.

Assembly called to order at IL a..
ms Speaker Mcbride in the chair.
Prayer by Rev. H. H. McCreery.
Roll called, Quoroum present.
communications relative to liberal
laws read and placed on file.
Reports of Committees.
Committee on education reported
senate bills Nos. 20 and 81, favorably.
Committee on education reported as.
sembly bill No. 81; favorably, with
amendments.
Committee on labor reported SEN
ate bill No. 8 blacklist billy with
majority report favorably and min
ority report that it do not pass.
Committee on ways and means re-
ported assembly bills Nos. so, so, SO,
49 favorably; also assembly bills Nos.
60 and 81, favorably with amend
ments to; also senate bills No. 32 and
3s. with recommendations they do
pass.
Eureka county delegation reported
senate bill No. 80 favorably.
Messages From Senate.
Returning assembly bills Nos. 81
and "a, which passed the senate.
Introduction and First Reading.
Assembly joint and concurrent res
olution No. S, by White, Relative
to contamination of Truckee river by
Floriston mill"
On motion assembly bill No. 40 was
withdrawn.
Assembly bill No. 73. by Elko coun-
ty delegation, "An act making an ap-
preparation for state agricultural ex-
pertinent farm in Elko county," refer
red to committee on agriculture.
Assembly bill No. AZ, by Washoe
county delegation. AN act relating
to packing houses" referred to Wa
shoe delegation.
Assembly bill No. rs, by White Pine
delegation, "An act to amend section
&c of ar act relating to incorporated
cities;" referred to committee on cleo
tions.
Assembly bill. No. 76, by White
Pine delegation, "An act relating to
elections in incorporated cities;" re.
ferred to committee on elections.
Recess taken until p. m.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1915-02-10

SENATE-Monday p. NJ, Feb. 8
Senate called to order at 2 p. m.
President Sullivan presiding.
Petition from Starr valley women,
Las Vegas women, and Phoebe Com
mercial club received and read being
against the passage of the divorce and
race horse bills.
Committee on ways and means re.
ported fayorably on assembly bill No.
81; Nye county delegation reported
favorably on assembly bill No. and
committee on agriculture on senate
bill No. 35.
New Bills.
Senate bill No. a., by Buol, "Au.
thorising county commissioners to ex.
plot agricultural and mineral resourc-
es; referred to committee on county
boundaries.
Senate bill No. As, by Buol, "An act
relating to building and loan associa.
tions;" referred to judiciary commit
tee.
Senate bill No. 46, by Harrington,
"Flxing maximum assessment of dairy
cows" referred to committee on agri-
culture.
Senate bill No. AZ. by Seaman,
"ProhibitlnE use of inaccurate meters
in the measurement OF water, gas and
electricity.
Senate bill No. 4S, by committee on
claims, Act for the relief of Mrs. s.
A. Shewalter;" referred to committee
on ways and means.
General File.
Senate bill No. IS, by Keddie, IRE
moving the state fair from Reno to
FalIon;" Keddie spoke in favor of the
bill; passed by vote OF 10 to 3.
Arnold gave notice OF reconsideration.
Assembly bill No. 81. Repeating
right OF Nye county to issue bonds"
passed.
Assembly bill No. 81, by Fitzgerald
Repeating act creating bureau OF
industry, agriculture and irrigation;" :"
passed.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1915-02-10

SENATE-Tuesday A. NJ, Feb. 9
Senate called to order at IL a. m.
President Sullivan presiding.
Prayer by Rev. L. B. Thomas.
Roll called, all present except Sen
ator Stickrey who was excused.
Invitation to the legislature to visit
Nevada Hospital for Mental Diseases
next Saturday. read and ordere placed
on file.
Communication from George f.
Bangs OF Selby, Utah. asking that in.
sanity be incorporated in divorce law;
referred to judiciary committee.
Huskey moved "all communication
relative to divorce question be refer.
red to judiciary committee" opposi-
tion appearing motion was not put
Reports Of Committees.
Committee on judiciary reported
senate bill No. 33 and senate joint and
concurrent resolution No. 3, favorably.
and that they do pass; also senate bill
No. As without recommendation, and
assembly bill No. 35, favorably.
Messages From Assembly.
Returning senate bills Nos. II and
SO, which passed, also senate bill No.
I8 which was indefinitely postponed;
also assembly bills Nos. II, 48, 38, Sc,
3, and 81 for the consideration of the
senate.
Introduction and First Reading.
Senate joint and concurrent reso.
luton No. 3, by Hussman, "Memor-
alizing congress relative to irrigation
project on upper Carson river" re-
ferred to committee on irrigation.
Senate bill No. 40, by White Pine
delegation. ITO repeal the statute re-
lating to the appointment of deputy
by the clerk Of the supreme court"
referred TO committee on ways and
means.
Senate bill No. so, by White Pine
delegation, "An act repeating and act
providing for compiling and report.
Ing supreme court decisions" refer
red to committee on ways and
means
Senate bill No. 81, by committee
on ways and means. "An act provid.
inG for legislative fund.-" referred
to committee on ways and means.
Senate Till No. So, by Arnold. AN
act creating state labor commits.
sion;" referred to committee on ways
and means.
Senate bill No. 81, by Buol, AN
act relating to incorporated cities"
referred to judiciary committee.
Senate bill No. So, by Buol, RE.
lating to building and loan associa
tons" referred to judiciary commit
tee.
Assembly bill No. Sc, by Churchill
county delegation, referred to Church.
III delegation.
Huskey asked for suspension Of
CONTINUED on Page Four)
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1915-02-10
DELINQUENT TAX
SALE MONDAY
All Delinquent Property Will Be Of
fered For Sale At Pub
lie Auction

According to the law dealing with
property upon which the taxes have
been allowed to become delinquent,
all such property will be offered for
sale at the courthouse Monday at noon
by Treasurer Miller. The time for the
payment of taxes expired on the first
Monday in January and at that time
all unpaid taxes became delinquent.
The property to be sold is about the
same as usually is the case in such
matters. No property of any great
value will be sold as all taxes upon
the same have been paid.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1915-02-10
RENO LOSES
STATE FAIR
Especial to The independently

NoptCTdT % TIC independently
CARSON CITY, Feb. t0.--4 p. M
Senate Bill, No. 35, which changes the
holding Of the state fair from Reno
to Fallon, passed the assembly this
afternoon and as It had already passed
the senate two days ago, II now needs
only the signature Of the governor to
make It law. The governor will un.
doubtedly sign the bill and Reno will
undoubtedly lose the state fair.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1915-02-10
VALUABLE PROPERTY
REPORTED SOLD

According TO reporth the Van
Drielen corner on Idaho and dth
streets. opposite the Golden Rule store
and the Commercial hotel has been
sold or will be sold in the next few
days to an Elko county man. whose
name the Independent is not permit.
ted to use. This property Is very
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1915-02-10

a man was found last night in the
city suffering with an attack OF small
pOx and was taken to the pest house
where he is being cared for by the
county physician. II Is understood
that the attack is a light one and It
is hoped this will be the only case
to make its appearance.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1915-02-10
PROCEEDINGS Of THE
NEVADA LEGISLATURE

ASSEMBLY-Monday P. NJ, Feb. 8
Assembly called to order by the
speaker at p. m.
Roll called. quorum present.
Reports of Committees.
Churchill county delegation report
ed favorably on local bills.
On motion Pitt was granted leave
to withdraw ASSEMBLY, bill No. 80.
Introduction and First Reading.
Assembly bill No. 65, by commit
tee on judiciary. An act amending
section of an act relating to wills: "
referred to judiciary committee.
Assembly bill No. &c, by commit
te on judiciary, IAN act relative to
wills executed without this state" re-
ferred to judiciary committee.
Assembly bill No. 67. by Steele
AN act to prevent secret societies in
public schools; referred to judiciary
committee.
Assembly bill No 68, by Elko
county delegation. IAN act amending
laws relating to fees of office of Sec
retary of state"; referred to judiciary
committee.
Assembly bill No. SO, by Heidtmann,
Repeating certain sections of an act
relating to the support of the state
government; referred to judiciary
committee.
Assembly bill No. 20, by Fitzgerald.
AN act to amend an act relating to
fees charged by the secretary of
state" referred to judiciary commit
tee.
Assembly bill No. II, by Schmidt,
An act making an appropriation to
pay bounties to encourage the boring
of wells for oil and natural gas" re-
ferred to committee on permanent i'm
provements.
Assembly bill No. ~. by Drappo,
AN act amending section of the act
prohibiting the pollution of the
streams of this state" referred to
committee on agriculture.
General File and Third Reading.
Assembly bill No. II, by Preston,
Relating to the city of Reno" pass
ed-Yeas, Al: not voting, 4; absent 2.
Special Order.
Senate bill No. 20. by committee
on ways and means, Relating to the
repeal of the Mineral Land Commits
sioner act" Goodman moved bill be
placed on final passage; Schmidt ask
ed that bill be laid on the table in
order that both measures pertaining
to the same subject presented for the
consideration of the assembly could
be taken up at same time, the other
bill being in the hands Of the commit
tee and likely to be reported out to-
morrow. Pitt opposed the motion
and asked that bill be placed on final
passage at this time; Fitzgerald ask
ed for a ruling from the chair If the
question was debateable; the speaker
allowed Pitt to proceed when Fitz-
gerald demanded roll call to Law bill
on the table, which was carried by
vote of 81 in the affirmative: 13
against, the balance not voting.
Assembly bill No. 81. by Heidtmann.
"An act relating to criminal proceed
ings in this state" passed.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1915-02-10

valuable one and one which should
bring fancy price should the report
be true.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1915-02-10
WEST BOUND TRAFFIC OVER WESTERN
PACIFIC INCREASING IN RAPID MANNER
AS WINTER SLACKNESS WEARS away

RumoR SPREADS THAT W. WILL REPLACE TRAINS
THE FIRST OF MARCH AND WILL ANOTHER THE
TWELFTH OF APRIL HANDLE INCREASED PASSENGER rRAE-
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1915-02-10

Continued on Page Four)
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-06-26
Workmen Leaving
Arsenals to Work
for Private Firms

PHIIIA ADELPHIA, June i5-Scores Of
skilled workmen are leaving the employ
OF tho government arsenal at Frankfort
to accept positions with private concerns
that are supplying orders for munitions
OF war for the European belligerents
For the first time IN years the arsenal
Is suffering from q shortage OF employees
and officials fear the situation may be-
como serious. Twenty men In the
machine shop and twenty-five in the
fuse department resigned yesterday A
number of others gave up their positions
last week and II was said today that
nearly every department had been more
or less affected. The dsfections have
occurred not only among the workmen.
but along officials Rs we'll.
The men declare thay have been given
three-year contracts with the private
firms al wages far In excess Of those
paid by the government. According to
officials at the arsenal there Is "A federal
statute which makes It unlawful for
private concerns TO use a promise OF
higher wages to induce an arsenal en-
ploye TO leave the service OF the govern
ment and an investigation was said TO be
under consideration.
Colonel Montgomery, commandant At
tho arsenal has recommended TO the
Washington authorities that the men be
given y per cont increase in wages.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-06-26
Suit Against Oil
Man is Frame Up

SAN FRANCISCO, June 5.-A $4,000
damage suit brought BY Leon II. Fair
child against Walter p. Shaw, wealthy
oil operator OF Los Angeles, Cal. came
TO a sudden close here yesterday after
witnesses for Shaw had testified that the
suit was a "frame-up'' and after Fair
childs attorneys had asked Superior
Judge Hunt II 1t would be unethical for
them 10 withdraw from the case. The
Judge told them not to do that. but 70
submit the case without argument. They
did 80 and the jury promptly returned a
verdict In favor OF the defendant. Mrs.
Fairchild killed herself in Los Angeles
about two months ago.
Mrs Annie C. Fleming. a friend Of the
Falrehilds. testified that they came to
her last New Years evening and Mrs
Fairchilds took her aside and told her
that a plot had been arranged by her
husband and herself whereby she was 10
entice shaw into her room, where Fair
child was 20 discover him and threaten
to kill him II ne did not give him $1,000
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-06-26
Great Lake of Wine
Burning at Fresno

FRESNO. Cal. June za-surrounded by
a great lake OF fire. the complete de-
struction of the buildings OF the Barton
Vineyard company. one of the largest
wineries In the world. located about
three miles east OF Fresno. was threat
ened at an early hour today. The main
winery and storehouse. together with
about 10000 gallons OF wine, already has
been destroyed by the fire. which broke
out about 10 o'clock last night The
loss thus far ls about 10000.
The burning wine spread out in q huge
lake and ran down bitches surrounding
the buildings. shortly before o'clock
today a brisk wind sprang up and scores
OF men were hurriedly called back to the
fire line in an effort TO save the remain
ing buildings
The government warehouse. containing
brandy, the sherry house. containing
more than 10000 gallons Of sherry; the
distiilery and cottages. were the build
ings threatened.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-06-26
big Hank" Alleged
Swindler, is Arrested

SAN FRANCISCO. June S.-Henry NJ.
Meyers. alias Big Hank" who had been
sought throughout tho country for more
than a year Is under arrest here today,
charged with having been one OF the
gang that defrauded Henry Davis out
OF $1,000 In San Diego In February 1914.
by what is known as the pay OFF, game.
The police say he Is also wanted in
Buffalo. n. ". where is ds accused Of
having defrauded victim out OF 81 900.
The police say also that Meyers was at
one time a member OF the famous s5.-
10000 swtndle syndicate that operated in
many large cities and Of which J. &.
Mabrsy was the head.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-06-26
GLAD HAND GIVEN
OMAHA BOOSTERS
End Second Days Trip at Norfolk,
Where Big Welcome is
Given.
CHI0KEN DINNER .AT EIaIN


-, NORFOLK, Neb., June 25.-(spe-
cial Telegram THE second day of
the Omaha boosters good fellowship
tour was completed at Norfolk this
evening at $40. Not drop of rain
nor speck of mud had been encoun-
tered. 1t was truly glad hand day
for the glad hand was out every
where for the Omaha delegation.
At Norfolk the crowd was entertained
at picture show until o'clock, after
which they were escorted TO the Elks
club rooms, where C. E. Burnham. chair
man of the good roads committee of the
Norfolk Commercial club, formally well
coined the guests. The quartet replied
with some good roads songs and G.
ernor Morehead. who is sticking TO TIA
ship like q submarine captain. gave .
good roads talk, telling the Norfolk men
what he believes convict labor win ac-
complish for the roads OF Nebraska
s. A. Searle, Senator John NJ. Thurston
and others came to the front with their
famous booster talks. and refreshments
were enjoyed.
Visitors Help Entertain.
The Commercial club OF Norfolk sent 80
Invitations to farmers and men OF neigh
boring cities to be In Norfolk to be a
party to the entertainment. A delegation
was over from Madison and group of ten
came from Pierce
Dinner was served at Elgin by the
women of the various churches. II was a
huge chicken-pie dinner. spread on i'm
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-06-26
JOHN REED, AMERICAN
HELD IN RUSSIA, FREE

WASHINGTON, June @.-John Read.
an American war correspondent arrested
In Russia recently for entering the war
zone without permission, has been re-
leased. Ambassador Marye, reporting to-
day' made no mention, however of
Boardman Robinson, an artist arrested
with Reed.
American missionaries and other for
eisners in Urumiah. Persia, and vicinity
no longer are in danger, the Russian for
eign office has advised Ambassador
Marye.
Russian troops recently occupied the
territory where Kurd bandits attacked
naive Chrisrians The Petrograd gov
ernment assured Mr.. Marye that a force
sufficient to protect all foreigners viii be
held there