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The Churchill county standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1908-1920, 1915-12-01
TAX COMMISSION ISSUES
ORDERS TO HINNEKUCCA
Mix-Up Over Fixing of Tax Rate by
Commissioners Is Arbitrarily
Straiglltenea Oa.

Through the action of the Nevada
tax commission tie tax rate OF Win
nemucca district In Humboldt eoun-
ty was reduced today from s215 to
$40. The action was taken after
Commissioner L. +. Adamson went
to the district and made an inyesti-
cation of the action of the Hum
boldt county commissioners in levy
ing the tax.
The original budget as filed and
approved by the Humboldt commits
sioners on May l showed $20,112
as the amount that must be raised
in the district. The tax was levied
on an estimated valuation of prop
erty amounting to s984,419 and the
original rate was fixed at 1929,
which would produce s22.543.40.
The tax commission after a
thorough investigation increased
the estimated valuation of property
in the district to l$1,321.592 and
ordered the county commissioners
TO reduce the rate in proportion.
Instead of so doing the county COM
missioners reduced the rate to
$2.15, which, under the valuation
established by the tax commission,
would produce $2s,44123.
After investigating the action Of
the Humboldt authorities Commits
sioner Adamson recommended to
the tax commission that the rats
be reduced TO $40 and unless the
county commissioners comply with
the request manaamus proceedings
will be instituted against them.
"On receipt of the order from
the Tax Cormission, says the
Winnemueca Silver State, Treas
urer Hoenstine began the collection
of taxes under the revised rate oil
s3.SO3. and all who have paid at
the former rate of $3.753 will be
returned the difference upon appli-
cation Although there was a quor-
um of the county board in town sat
urday. it was not considered neces-
sary to call a special meeting of the
commissioners, and the matter will
go over until the regular December
melting. when the formal order viii
be made"
The Churchill county standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1908-1920, 1915-12-01
CANDIDATES GALORE FOR
CONGRESSIONAL NOMINATION
Evidences Are That There VIII be
No Dearth of Aspirants to Oppose
Il. 4. Roberts

The Phoebe Record says: Gilbert
{. Ross, State bank examiner for
Nevada and former Lieutenant-Gov-
ernor, viii toss his hat into the ring
for the Democratic nomination for
Congress next year This much he
eonhded to some of his Phoebe
friends last Saturday when he was
here on official business and Incl
dentally TO talk politics.
Gilbert realizes that he will not
have altogether smooth sailing for
the nomination for there will be
former Judge Peter Somers OF Gold
field and Charley Henderson of Ell
ko to contest when the convention
meets. However, he feels confident
that he can win the nomination and
appears To be as sure of it as PAT
McCarran in wrestling the senatorial
nomination from Hon. Key Pittman,
The Elko Independent says there
is we'll defined rumor there that
Attorney e. E. Caine has been pre-
vailed to enter the Congressional
aght and that he will make an
nouncement of his candidacy for the
Democratic nomination shortly. As
Mr.. Game is associated with Charles
B. Henderson it can be easily as
sumed that the latter has no inten
ton whatever of entering the fight
but that he will throw his influence
and support to Mr. Caine.
The Carosn Appeal states that
Judge J. S. Sanders, district attor-
ney OF Nye county, who has been
visiting in Carson, is freely spoken
Of as candidate for congress on
the Democratic ticket. This makes
five possibles for that oftiee-Ross
somers. Henderson and Sanders for
the Democrats and the present Con
gressman, Roberts, a Republican.
The Churchill county standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1908-1920, 1915-12-01
HARMON DISTRICT ITEMS.

Bad colds are the order of the
day
Mrs j. F. Mason departed for
Michigan the past week being called
there by the serious illness of her
father
Miss Nora Hursh spent several
days the past week with Miss Lu-
ellie Clark.
Mrs R. L. Thomas and children
spent Thanksgiving with Mr., and
Mrs. Roach
Mrs. z. NJ Baker spent last We'd
nesday afternoon visiting the
school
Mrs. Eason and daughter Erma
of Carson visited w H. Williams
and family few days ago.
Mr.. A. Eexson is leveling land fol
Claude Freeman.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. E. Cline Of Fal
lon spent Thanksgiving with Mr.
and Mrs. l.. c. Ayers and family.
Mr.. and Mrs e. e. Freeman had
a family gathering at their home on
Thanksgiving A bountiful turkey
dinner was served which proved tc
be the feature of the day.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. E. Glazier, Al
fred and Georgia Luke and Mr.. ant
Mrs. l.. J. Clarke was entertained
at Thanksgiving dinner by Mr.. anC
Mrs. J. w Johnson.
C. W. Grader was very pleasant
ly surprised at his return home
last Saturday evening to find the
house crowded full of friends and
neighbors. A most enjoyable even
ing was sent by all in attendance
A dainty lunch was served at mid
night and he received many pretty
presents, the party being in the
honor OF his birthday All depart
ed for home wishing him many
more such happy birthdays.
Suhseribe for the Standard
The Churchill county standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1908-1920, 1915-12-01
Lincoln Highway Association Plan
ming a Tribute to Memory OF
the Late A. R. PardinstOn

The Lincoln Highway Associa-
ton, through the National Head
quarters, will take steps in the flu
ture leading to the building of an
improved section of the Lincoln
Highway at some point between Salt
Lake City and Reno, Nevada, in
honor of the late A. II. Pardington.
Mr.. Pardington in his capacity of
vice-president and secretary of the
Lincoln Highway Association was a
tireless worker In forwarding ey
cry phase of the Lincoln Highway
propaganda and his untimely death
WAS a severe loss to the cause which
he held so dear He was associated
with the automobile industry since
its earliest inception and his friends
we're numbered by the thousand.
He was without a peer as referee
of great automobile races and was
chairman of the first contest board
of the American Automobile Associ-
alton. Mr.. Pardington accepted the
vice-presidency and secretaryship of
the Lincoln Highway Association
when II was first organized in 1913
and remained in active charge of its
affairs until the time of his death
One of his chief concerns was the
development and improvement Of
- he I IN In
Highway and 1t is felt that no more
fitting tribute could be paid his
memory than the erection of mem
orial section at some point in Utah
or Nevada where the improvement
can best be placed.
The exact location has not been
selected, as much will depend upon
the reception given the idea by the
localities where 1t might be built.
ghe amount of local cooperation to
be expected and the permanent
routing of the right of way viii be
important factors in determining
the part of the route to be so i'm
proved
This section will be of undoubted
value to the locality In which IL is
built. as IL will focus great addi-
tional interest on that part OF the
Highway.
The above from the regular bull
ietin issued from Headquarters by
the Lincoln Highway Association.
taken in conjunction with the state
ments made by Consul-at-Large II.
c. Osterman while in Fallon recent
ly. should cause our people here in
Nevada to sit up and take notice"
Readers of the Standard viii re-
member that Mr.. Osterman specif-
cally stated that the Association had
Nevada particularly In mind In con
sideration of all improvements on
the Highway made under their di-
rect supervision. II was realized
that the sparseness of our popula-
tion coupled with an enormous mile
age In this state made any POSSIBLE
ty of local construction of the High
way physical and financial impos-
sibility. For this erason the Assoc
iation would put forth special eff
forts to assist our citizens in the
work. With this in mind, Mr.. Os-
terman asked Governor Boyle If the
The Churchill county standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1908-1920, 1915-12-01

CHOICE OF LOCATION DEPENDS UPON RECEPTION GIVEN
THE IDEA BY LOCALITIES IN WHICH IT MIGHT Be BUILT

State was prepared to put one dol
lar in the work for every I'VE dol
lars provided through the efforts OF
the Association. The Governor was
unable to give a direct reply to this
question. but promised that the pro-
/ jeet would have his hearty support
and that he believed that the legis-
lature at its next session would take
measures to cooperate with the AS
soeiation for the Improvement OF
the Lincoln Highway across Nevada.
Mr. Osterman made it plain that be-
fore 1t would be possible for him to
take the matter up with possible
contributors to the fund, it would be
necessary to have certain data upon
which to base the probable cost.
etc
The recent visit of State Engineer
Kearney to Fallon was in fulhil-
ment of this part of the plan. 1t is
proposed to make a survey of the
route across Churchill county that
viii locate the road permanently.
secure data at to the number Of
bridges and eulYerts necessarily, the
character n the soil with reference
to it's adaptibility to permanent
road construction and the nearness
to road material Mr.. Osterman
stated that he believed he was in a
position to promise that contribu-
tions of road building machinery
would be forthcoming from pfomi-
nent manufacturers Of this class Of
machinery as soon as it WAS deter
mined just what was needed. IN
addition to this he stated that lie
had no doubt that galvanized iron
eulyerts and cement enough 70 in
stall them would also be forthcom-
ing at the proper time.
1t would seem that with the pos
sibilities ahead for work of this
magnitude in this county thet wa
should leave no stone unturned 70
encourage 1he officials of the Associ.
alton who are so desirous OF assist
ing us In our road problems. EY.
cry official WHO has made the trans.
continental trip has expressed him.
sell rs realizing the difficulties nm
der which We are laboring and at
the same time expressing the con
viction that conditions existing be-
tween Fallon and Sand Springs were
the most serious on the route unless
Il might be those at Fish Springs,
Utah.
with the statement made above
that this memorial stretch Of road
Is TO be built either in Utah or Ne
yada, it is certain that one of these
two sections of the Highway are in
the minds Of the promoters of the
idea. Hence. if we are 10 benefit
by the very evident desire of the
Association to help us. it behooves
US to get busy" and furnish the
desired information as soon as pos
sible. il aetuated by no other mo-
tive than the selfish one having in
the neighborhood of 100000 spent
in this action within the next twelve
months
The Churchill county standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1908-1920, 1915-12-01
FALLON'S CITY HALL
IS Quilted BY
FLAMES
CTTY'S RECORDS IN SAFE
ARE PRESERVED INTACT
Fire of Unknown Origin Causes a
Loss Estimated at $4,000, Partly
Covered by Insurance.

Fallon's City Hall building was
completely gutted by fire last Satur-
day during the noon hour.
City Clerk W. II. Reayis, who was
the last person in the building, had
replenished the fire in the stove and
departed to lunch at about twelve
o clock About three-quarters of an
hour later smoke was noticed pour
ing out through the shingles of the
roof and an alarm was turned in.
The volunteer fire department was
quickly on the scene, but it was dis
covered that the whole interior was
a mass of fame, which was fed by
The cloth and paper lining of the
main room; and it was impossible
to gain entrance to salvage any of
the furnishings, and the attention
of the department was tunred to
saving the building. This was sue
cessfuIy accomplished. but the en-
tire furnishings and Office equip
ment rs a complete loss.
Following his invaTiable custom
city Clerk Reavis had locked up all
The more valuable records in the big
safe and these came through un-
scathed. However. there was much
valuable data and other papers in
the desks that are lost, together
with an adding machine that has
but recently been installed at a cost
of 1915. a typewriter and an cleo
trical recording machine that in
themselves will represent more than
half of the entire insurance carried
ON the equipment. TIE entire in
suranee carried aggregates $500,
of which $500 was on electrical sup
plies in rear room and which was
undamaged
II is not known how the fire orig
mated and as the flames spread over
the entire room following the in
asmabie lining in such "a manner as
to obliterate all evidences of a focal
point. Mr.. ReaYis hazards the
opinion that it was caused by a gas
explosion in the stove which stood
in the center OF the room. As he
had put in a fresh supply of coal
just prior to leaving for his lunch
con 1t is possible that the gas gen
Grated blew down the pipe and thus
communicated the flames to the
wall However, the origin of the
fire must always remain a mystery
The building. barring a few
shingles torn off by the flremen. a
few broken windows and a general
scorching. is practically intact and
can be repaired for a nominal sum
Meanwhile, pending these repairs
and the purchase of a new office
equipment, the city's headquarters
will be temporarily located in the
Office of the city attorney, E. E
Winters on the second floor of the
Jeffrey-Vannoy building.
Fallon's volunteer fire depart.
is receiving many compliments on
the promptness with which they re-
sponded to the alarm and the eiIiei-
ent manner in which they handled
the blaze. combining it TO the main
room and saving the building des-
pite the infammable nature of the
contents and the progress of the
flames before the alarm was turned
in,
The Churchill county standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1908-1920, 1915-12-01
SURVEYING UNDERGROUND
WATERS IN NYE COUNTY
University Engineers Investigating
Possibilities of Developing subsur
face Supply for Irrigation

What may be characterized as
preliminary survey of the under
ground water resources -of Nevada
- in progress gpder the personal
direction of Prof. j. G. scrugham.
dean OF engineers of the University
of Nevada. in cooperation with the
United States Bureau of Irrigation
Investigation. Dean Scrugham is
now in Southern Nevada, having
arrived at Goldfeld yesterday, says
the Tribune He proceeded at
once to Fish Lake valley, accompan-
led by Fred Mechlin and L. b. Cur
It's, of the Neyada-California Power
company and G. G. Patrick. of the
Golddele Consolidated Water Com
pany.
Fish Lake valley about 65 mites
west of Goldfeld, is one of the most
attractive valleys of the State from
the standpoint of irrigation and ag-
ricultural development possibilities
1t has an area of approximately
165, 900 acres or 1900 acres more
than is provided for under the Car
son-Truckee project at Fallon, of
the United States reclamation SER
vice
Just what the water resources of
the valley are can be determiaed
only by an exhaustive survey and
the gathering OF data that will more
completely determine the amount of
rainfall and the area of the water
shed draining into this valley and
the depth at which the water can
be found for pumping. If we as
sumo that even 40 per cent of the
area should be supplied with water
/ the magnitude OF the possibilities of
this valley become at once apparent.
One well drilled to a depth of 23
! feet and tested for period of As
hours showed an undiminished flow
of one second-foot which would be
sufficient for the irrigation on 100
acres of land.
Lands in that valley already sup
piled With water have sold at vary
ing prices and while, of course
there is no fixed value, prices have
reached s100 per acre. The several
ranches already partially developed.
include the Oasis. or Stewart ranch,
/ Patterson Brothers, the Mill and the
chiatovlch Probably not more
than 1000 acres are really develop
ed in all
The well above referred to was
sunk by a man named Hoyt, re-
cent settler, and is one of tile best
in the State. Regardless of the
supply that might be found, devel-
opment would be slow and impraeti-
cable without transportation, but it
is only twenty miles from Coaldale
into the valley, with no difficult
grades intervening and construction
would be comparatively cheap.
The work in which Prof. Serug-
ham is engaged has been in pro-
/ gress for some time and has touch
ed the Amargosa valley and the
region around Las Vegas and Ind
ian Springs; also the Carson valley
and the Lemon valley, north of
Reno; the districts of Lamoille,
Battle Mountain and Grass Valley,
south of Winnemucca, where pump
ing plants are already in operation
and approximately 1000 acres of
high grade land has been or will
very soon be brought under cultiya-
tion.
The Churchill county standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1908-1920, 1915-12-01
VALUABLE STALLION GOES
MAD ON JOHNSON RANCH

One day last week a valuable
stallion belonging to shorty John
son, the Redhouse. rancher. showed
symptoms of rabies and was killed,
evidently having been infected by
a coyote bite. The next morning
as Mr.. Johnson opened his ranch
house door, a coyote attempted to
enter the house. but was tackled by
the dog, who fought it all about the
yard. The coyote won the battle,
after having bitten the dog several
times, and made its escape. John
son is using an antidote on the ca
nine. prescribed by DR. Gallagher,
and hopes to save it.-Silver State.
The Churchill county standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1908-1920, 1915-12-01
EAGLES ATTENTION

Fallon Aerie No. 1447. Freternal
Oredr of Eagles, will hold its annu-
al meeting for the election of Off
GERS on next Monday evening. A
full attendance is desired
T.. II. FRANKIE, Secretary.
The Churchill county standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1908-1920, 1915-12-01

Governor Boyle left Sunday for
San Francisco to make final ar
rangements for the disposition of
the Nevada buildings at the expo
sition grounds.
The Churchill county standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1908-1920, 1915-12-01

Go to the Home Boarding House
(formerly the Spoon HoteD and get
meal Just like mother used to
cook. Board Sc, with room 81, per
week. Mrs. G. W. Owings. Proprie-
tor n3m.
The Churchill county standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1908-1920, 1915-12-01

According to the report of the
Reno city milk inspector, DR.. M A.
Robinson, the people of Reno con-
sumes 1926 gallons of milk daily.
This amount is delivered by the
dairies and does not include pri-
vately owned dairies for family
uspS
The Churchill county standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1908-1920, 1915-12-01
FOR SALE

Gasoline Engine II. p with
Bosch ignition system uses no bat
teries Burnes dislillate.. Inquire
at the Standard Office. d1tf
The Churchill county standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1908-1920, 1915-12-01

When the Nevada legislature
abolished county licenses heretofore
demanded by business houses,
Douglas county was deprived of a
revenue from this source amount
ing to something over $4,000.
The Churchill county standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1908-1920, 1915-12-01

Some men never realize that time
is money until they have to pawn
their watches.
The Churchill county standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1908-1920, 1915-12-01

Subscribe for the Standard.
The Churchill county standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1908-1920, 1915-12-01

Patronize the Standard Job Office.
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1915-02-20
1.-THE PRICE HE PAID"
ATTRACTED LARGE CROWD

The Arcade theater has been en-.
Joying a very gratifying patronage
but Thursday evening an unusually
large crowd was attracted by the
presentation of THE Price He Paid"
Notwithstanding the fact that the
price all paid for the performance was
double the regular admission. The
theater has capacity of over 400,
yet many people were obliged to wait
for the second performance when the
house was again well filled.
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1915-02-20
MORE MASONIC HONORS
FOR BROTHER BURGoYNE

Last night Halifax lodge No. 81,
unanimously elected Brother Bur,
goyne an honorary member. Brother
Burgoyne dimits from Advance lodge
No. 6S1, of New York city. As hon
orary members pay no dues Brother
Burgoyne hopes that other lodges to
which he belongs will do likewise, as
he wants to save up to take Mr. Wal
lace to dinner at Orange City.
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1915-02-20
CLARENDON BALL MONDAY
NIGHT ANNUAL EVENT

In recent issue of the Daily News
announcement was made of the Clar.
endon ball and concert, on March 5th,
to which an admission fee of S1.00 will
be charged. This concert and ball is
to be given by the employees of the
Clarendon and the receipts will go to
make up fund for the relief of sick
ness among the hotel employees. Mon
days Clarendon ball is of annual &C.
currence, it being the anniversary of
Washington's birthday, and is given
for the entertainment of the guests
without any charge, whatsoever.
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1915-02-20
SERMON SUITED TO SEASON
AT FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH

The pastor, Holmes S. Rightmire,
will preach a sermon in keeping with
the season at HOO o'clock on the
topic, George Washington, an Old
Fashioned Believer" The choir will
render special music in keeping with
the spirit of the day. The morning
anthem by Leman, The Earth is the
Lords" will be rendered by the choir.
The offertory selection. THE Lord Is
My Shepherd by Bohn, will be sung
by Mrs. Jean Neville.
The Bible school meets at 9:45 a.
m, and cordial invitation is ex-
tended to all in the community to
study the Word. The adult class has
grown so fast of late that it's possible
that it may be divided in order that
all may hear. The Barracks and Phila-
theas are growing from week to week.
The Junior society for all boys and
girls meets at 800 p. m. The devo-
tional hour of the B. Y. p. U. is held
at 6:45 and the leader for the week is
Miss Grace Otis. The topic for con-
sideration, "Favorite Chapters from
the Bible" All young people in the
city are invited to be there. In the
evening at 1880 a special service is
to be held opening with a spirited
song service. The topic of the dis
course will be From Home and Back
Again" This will take the nature of
an old home night rally and each state
delegation will occupy section in
the church designated by pennant 1t
is hoped that there will be representa-
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1915-02-20
THE REGULAR CARD PARTY
WAS HELD AT ElkS' HOME

The regular card party was held at
the Elks' home Friday afternoon, un.
der the auspices of the Ladies' auxil.
larry of the Elks' club, and was a very
pleasant social event Both bridge
and 500 were enjoyed, the prizes at
the former being won by Mrs. Price
and Mrs, Arthur Blake, and at 500 by
Mrs. Jacque and Mrs. Henry POLITE.
Refreshments were served as usual.
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1915-02-20

| tives from all the states. Come and
hear a message from home. Evening
anthem will be, Hide Not Thy Face"
by Myer. The oifertory selection will
be, "Sweeter as the Days Go By" by
Morris and sung by Mr.. and Mrs. Man
chester
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1915-02-20

*"Mrs. Ansley, representing Sexton
& Perigo, wholesale hair dealers q
New York city, is here with very
fine and large stock Of hair-Eooa''
such as transformation, pompaH3W''
Princess waves and La Caslu"' t"T
latest French hair,dreSs I"'
stemless switch our specially in a4'
shades, especially grey and "-''e.
Ladies call at the Comfort S"e''
Mrs. X. Miller, 20 S. Beach street
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1915-02-20
CUSTOMARY CARD PARTY WAS
ENJOYED AT THE DESPLAND

The customary Thursday evening
card party at the Despland, afforded
pleasant entertainment for the guests
of the hotel. Twelve tables of bridge
and 500 was engaged during the even
ing. At the bridge tables Miss Will
son, a guest from New York city,
carried off first honors among the la
dies, while the gentlemen's prize was
won by Jas. Robinson, of Montreal.
The ladies' prize at 500 was won by
Miss Scales, of Paterson, n. j., and
the gentlemens by II. b. Hedge, reg
istered from DesMoines, Ia.
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1915-02-20

Miss Louise +. Booth, Of plainael
n. j., who is spending the season wiki
her uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs H
G. Hunnewell, at Daytoua Beach, lett
Friday afternoon for a few days |!si,
with a school friend at Tosmere
This is Miss Booths first yi,!, 70
Florida and she finds much to l,traf
and interest her