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Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-09-15
Murderer Caught
at WinnemuCCa

Sheriff Lamb and Deputy Muller
yesterday arrested ID. {. BrichouN,
an Oregon bootleggcr. wanted d,
Ontario. Ore. for the murder of r.
c. Goodwin wealthy stockman.
Crichoux confessed he killed Good
win throwing the body in the Snake
riser.
Brichoux had shipped two suit
cases from Ontario to Winnemucca,
addressed to r. {. Goodwin, the man
he killed.
brichoux left Ontario last Friday,
here. the murderer registered as R.
{. Goodwin and afterwards wired to
the First National Bank OF roSe,
Idaho. for $500 and the money was
-clo .raphed t. hlm Monday morn
mg and paid over without suspicion.
With this money Er'thouE pur-
chased fourteen cases OF wliskcy.
loaded it in his automobile and left
town. headed for Oregon Before he
received mail at the postoffce ad
dressed to Goodwin and also forged
the name Cf the murdered man TO a
check which he cashed at a local
business house.
Brichoux is wel'-known around
McDermitt. He is a notorious boot.
legger.-Humboldt Star.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-09-15
Anna Held In
Mime La PreSidente

.Anna Held truly one Of the
worlds famous women. and whom
Oliver Morosro coaxed into films
ior the tidy sum OF S25,OGo, will be
seen at the Grand tomorrow, matinee
and evening.
MADAME la Presidente,' the COM
edy success. one Of the most popular
Of all French farces. provides Anna
Held with a stunning vehicle for her
film debut. The Oliver Morosco
Pnotoplay company has made 'Mad-
anne la Presidente" their biggest and
best production to date. One dis
tinct rovelty is the chance to see
Anna Held do exclusively i'll panto-
mime her world famous song. Il
Just Can't Make My Eyes Behave,
song she has sung to countless
thousands throughout the world
That she "gets it over" in the thea
ter phrase. without uttering a note
is eloquent proof Of her powers as
an eNpressionist.
Added Number-Burton Holmes
Travels-"The Fire Fighting Forest
Rangers In Arizona"
Special Family matinee at 2:5O
MADAME la Presidente. Bring the
children Paramount program.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-09-15
Both Parties Lining Up Their
Forces for Coming Conventions

The Democratic and Republican
County conventions Of Ormsby coun-
ty meet next Tue, day morning at II
O'Clock, the former in the {. & {.
thcater and the latter in Leisure
Hour hall.
The delegates elected to the Dem
ocratic convention are: 5. y. Day.
Ncttie NJ. Quill, Clarence Sadler.
Fritz Hagmeyer, John Glanzman,
John Cation. W. II. James. Jr. ID.
X. Smith Jeremiah Connolly, Jr,,
Edith G. Knippcnberg, Adelina Raj
fetto. w. w. Griffin, John w. Old
ing, W. r. Tucker, +. IIagerman and
II. J. Vaughan.
The Republican convention will
consist Of the following well-knOwn
citizens oil Carson: Stephen Belli,
ID. II. Carr. @. II. Dubois. II. {.
kattlcman, w. +. Levers. G. NJ. An
drrson, {. L. Bruln, ?. Felisna.
Frank Hill, George A. Tyrel!, G. a.
Wilcox, w. L. Casson. +. Gushing,
+. S. Daughcrty, Wallace Evans, w.
]. Hunting. w. Van ilcuitt, II. p.
Clifford, r. J. IIcidcnrcich, Alfred
kargc and {. J. Rulison. This con
vcntion will contain twenty-one dele
gates and oddles OF harmony and viii,
ratfy cut and dried ticket that has
been in cold storage for weeks, to
place before the Republican voters
OF Ormsby county.
The Appeal violates no confidence
when it publishes, for the benefit o!
its readers. the county ticket that
will be nominated by the Republican
County convention, viz: For sherih.
Joe II. Stern; district attorney, w
f. Badly; clerk and treasurer, L. O.
K. Dakc: county commissioner. long
term, Alcxamder Mcdonald; county
commissioner. short term, Z. S
Daughcrty: asscmblyman, Harry +,
Clifford: constable. A. D. Grant This
ticket i generally regarded as Off
cial, but subject to change should
conditions demand it.
The office Of constable seems to be
more sought after than any othel
position on the ticket possibly foi
the reason that that official is the only
one that is not exempted by the In
terstatc Commerce commission iron
receiving free transportation from tho
RAILROADS, they not violating and reg
ulaton or rules of the commission b,
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-09-15
Mrs. Cassie Stone
Called by Death

Mrs Cassie H. Stone. mother of
Miss +. +. Stone OF this city and
Charlie Stone OF Bakersfield. passed
away last evening at about o'clock
at her home on Minnesota street,
after an illness of several months,
during which period the angel Of
death many times hovcred near ready
to carry her on TO the realms beyond.
The deceased was born in St. Louis
No.. and was Il years of age.
In the early ifties she crossed the
plains to Sacramento. living there
tor some years, and it was in that
city she was married. Leaving Sac
ramento i'll the early sixties she cam,
to Nevada living in Gold Hill and
Carson for period of over fifty
Years.
Oi immediate relatives she leaves
TO mourn her loss daughter
Euccnia, and son. Charles. two
brothers, Eugene Mara OF Carson
City. and William Mara OF Berkeley
Cal. and a sister. Mrs Jane Reynolds
Sa mas, Cal The latter is now i'll
Carson on visit.
Mrs. Stones death had been c<-
pected for some time. She had been
long a sufferer, but bore her illness
and pains with remarkable fortitude,
\ large circle OF friends mourn
her loss and sympatiize with the
| family in their bereavement.
Mrs. Stone was member OF the
Eastern Star and that order mourns
the loss of a most lOvcab.e member.
The funeral will take place Satur
day afternoon at o'clock and tho
services will be conducted at the
family home by Rev. l.. =. Thomas
Interment will take pace in the Ma
sonic plot at Lone Mountain cenc
terry
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extending that courtesy.
For this office there are also two
independent candidates, Ernest Rabe
and l.. T. Wilcox.
The Democratic County conven-
tion promises some lively times be-
lore all the nominations are made
and for that reason the {. and {.
theatcr has been secured as the con-
vcnton hall i'll order to accomodasc
the large crowd that will be in at
tendance to see just how Democrats
make votes for their ticket.
SO far as can be learned there are
only two offices on the ticket for
which there are no opposing candl-
dates. that OF sheriff and constable
For the former T. Leary, and the
latter Dick Savage will no doubt be
nominated. For clerk and treasurer,
no avoWed candidate, although there
are several dark horses spoken OF for
each OF the positions and their names
may be presented to the convention
Tor nomination.
There are contests on for both
ong term and short term county
commissioners. Henry Wood and
James Larsen contesting for the
former, and \. Robert and A. II
Bordewich the latter.
The contest between Woods ant
Larsen is close and one vote either
way may decide it.
The office of district attorney i:
also being fought for tcnaciously by
Chartz and Sad.er. This contest i:
also very close and like long tern
commission one vote may decide
the fate OF either.
For asscblyman three candidates
have so far entered the race, will
Others TO hear from This is prob
ably the only nomination that vii
require more than one ballot to max,
choice. Those named so far are
Judge w. w. Griffin, Ira Winter
and Ernest Folsom.
The life OF a Democrats delegat
has not been a bed of roses by an,
means for the past five weeks; the.
have been besieged on all sides b.
candidates and friends OF candidates
until, as one delegate said, he wishe,
.he fellow that framed the prinar
law was I'm L.
Take it all in all. the Democrat
convention promises exciting time:
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-09-15
British Resume Offensive

LONDON, Sept. l5.-General
llaig reported that the British re
sumcd their offensive this morning
lax wood. The British successfully
used their new armorcd automobiles.
British acroplancs machine -gunncd
the German infantry, while they zap
turcd 1000 yards Ct trenches, in
Guiding the fortifcations at Wun-
dcrwcrk and southeast of Thicpvi.
-Four German acroplancs were
dowrcd and four damaged.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-09-15
by United Pressl

PARIS, Sept l5.-lt is announced
the Al,ies have scored the greatest
of Balkan victories. The Serbs have
repcllcd the Eui&arians for front
OF ten miles, capturing Garuitichovc
and Il part OF Markanidge The Serb
cavalry. pursuing the Bulgars. cap
turcd Okcso. The British have cap.
tured Matchoukcvo and the heights
nearby. The French have also cap
turcd mile Of bulgarian trenches
on the right bank OF Nardar!
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-09-15
Militia Plans Revealed

Fl. PASO. Sept l5.-Tcntative
plans ior the withdrawal OF the mill
tia have been revealed by Washing
ton. Telegrams have been sent
every militia commander asking him
the number of cars ecessary to
transport the troops to the state
points Regular Off
GERS say it may be several weeks be-
lore the department starts to move
the troops. 1t is believed it will rake
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-09-15
ANOTHER BIC ENGLISH LINER
POSSIBLE VICTIM Of SUBMARINE
Details Are Lacking But Members
of Crew Make Affidavit COun-
sellor Was Torpedoed 90 Passen-
gers of Steamer Congress All
Saved

With her hold a mass of flames. the
Pacific Coast Steamship company's
liner Congress raced against death
for the entrance Of Coos Bay late
yesterday. Smoke from the cargo
under the second steerage aft gave
the first warning of the fire 1t is
denied that some of the passengers
d:ed in their staterooms and it is stat
ed all are accounted for The pas
sengers here are penniless and await
a special train to Portland. All praise
the crew for their GOODNESS, causing
the passengers to remain calm
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-09-15
Trrops Guard Streets

IbY Unlttd TressI
JCAREZ, Sept. l5.-Carranzistas
are active today to prevent an unris-
ing at the independence celebration
Troops are guarding the streets and
all persons found carrying arms will
be arrested Only persons known to
officials will be allowed to attend the
exercises Nilistas are reported to
be pillaging the outskirts OF Chihua-
hua City.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-09-15
Burton Holmes
rendered Reception

Last evening Rev. and Mrs. w. Fl
D. Hornaday were rendered recep-
ton by the members of their CON
gregation the occasion being Mr..
Hornaday's return to the Carson
City charge. The coming year is his
ninth year as pastor Of the M. f
church in this city and his people
are glad that conference saw fit to
return him.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-09-15
lBy United PressI

NEW LONDON, Sept. 15.-Dis-
cus,ing withdrawal of troops, Gener-
al Bliss told the commissioners today
the MeNican troops must replace the
Americaps ii the expedition IS with
drawn. Both commissions favor the
constabulary plan of border patrol.
with reciprocal rights Counsellor
Polk of the state department will
soon discuss reciprocal crossing.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-09-15
Break Third Line

10y Unltu I'rtSSI
LONDON, Sept. l5.-The British
broke the third lire in their final as
sault this afternoon, according to dis
patches. The village of Flore. mile
and half northwest OF Ginchy. was
captured. the British sweeping to-
ward MOrva! in great movement
threatening to surround and capture
Combles. This is General Haig's 5
greatest gain since the first day Of
the Somme offensive The British
are also reported at the outskirt, OF
Martinpuch
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-09-15
Issues Call for Election

BY United Pressl
MEXICO CITY. Sept. l5.-On the
eve OF the Mexican independence Gel
ebration Carranza will issued de-
cree calling for an election October
Is fer members to the Constitution
al congress to be in session the COM
ing November. Those fighting the
Constitutionalists will be ineligible
to hold office.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-09-15
Berlin Report

Bv United Press!
BERLIN. Sept. l5.-It is admitted
the Bulgarians have been driven from
their positions at Malkcnidz by the
Scrbians. The British advances east
of Narder have been repealed by the
Buigars. .+
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-09-15
Will Talk Prohibition

Mrs. Emma Graves Dietrick OF
Lockport \. V, a prominent worker
in the temperance field, who has
been lccturing in Nevada for some
time will address an audience of Car
sonites at the Methodist church Sun
day.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-09-15

ATTENTION, MEMBERS EAST
ERN STAR!

All members Of Esther Chapter.
No. 3, O. Z. S, ard all visiting mem
bers of the order, are requested to
meet at Masonic hall at ! o'clock p.
m.. tomorrow. to attend the funeral
of our beloved sister, Mrs. {. II.
Stone
Mrs. Lloyd B. Thomas, w. NJ,
6. H. Peters. Sec'y.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-09-15
EVENTS
IBv United Press |

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept l5.-Thc
Alaska Packers company denies that
the bark Star Of Chile is aground or
at Point Pedro. They
state the vessel lost her bearings III
a fog and came in close to the shore
Two hundred are aboard.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-09-15
Wilson to Reply
(By United PreSS1

ASBURI PARK, Sept l5.-It is
learned President Wilson plans to at
tack the Republican campaign OF
charges OF Democratic sectionalism
and defend the AdamsOn bill in early
speeches. He accepts these as the
issues OF the campaign fol
lowing Hughes reported attacks.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-09-15
Fire Controlled
II RV United PreSS1

By Jnltcd FreSsI
SAN JOSE, Sept. l5.-The six-day
are in the Santa Cruz mountains i
under control. Stamford students
are now on guard The redwoods
were saved
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-09-15
Crew Is Saved
RAILROADS STATE BACK Of
STREET CAR STRIKE IS BROKEN

NEW YORK, Sept. l5.-With
both subway and elevated handling
traffic the railroad companies claim
the street-car strike is broken. though
strike of 100000 union men on Mon
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-09-15
Further Capture

BY United Pressl
PARIS, Sept IS. The French
have captured the trenches two miles
csouthcast OF Combles.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-09-15

Rev. Frederick X. Mcnzcl OF the
Lutheran church at Gardnervillc was
an arrival this morning from the
southern country, where he has been
on church duties.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-09-15
Japanese Aviator Killed

LOS ANGELES. Sept. l5.-Frank
Ouyc. a Japanese aviator, today died
as the result OF fall OF 500 feet. He
was inexperienced and lost control
of his machine.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-09-15

day unless the company meets their
demands The efforts of Mayor
Mitchell and the Public Service com
mission to adjust the trouble have
been 'fruitless. Scattered disorders
are reported
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-09-15
Serbs kepel Bulgarians From Ten
Mile Front, While French and
British Report Further Advances
Latter Bring Down -Four German
Aeroplanes and Damage Others

garians are retrcating at Fiorina
Greece, before the Serbs.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-09-15
PLANS ARE BEING ARRANGED
FOR WITHDRAWAL Of TROOPS.
Joint Commission Now Considering
Matter. General Bliss Tells Men,
bers Mexican Soldiers Must Re-
Americans Along Border If
Expedition Is Recalled

several weeks to move all the militia
home
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-09-15
Admitted to Practice

John NJ. Burrows. who is making
his home in Reno, was admitted to
practice law in the state of Nevada
upon motion OF Attorney Albert
Breeland of Reno i'll the Supreme
court this morning :.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-09-15
I By United Press]

By United Pressl
LONDON, Sept. l5.-The crew Of
the Harrison liner Counsellor has
landed at Queenstown. Firemen
made affidavit to the American con-
sulate that the ship was torpedoed.
Tire British report says the vessel
was sunk but gives no details. The
Counsellor sailed from Vancouver to
Liverpool and LETT San Francisco
August 18th. She carried barley.
Crew Is Saved
BY United Pressl
MARSlIFIELD, Ore. Sept. Is
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Bulgars In Retreat
Bv United Press
SALONIkA, Sept. lS.-Thc Eul-
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1916-12-14

these two men aren't altogether to
blame: they're acting under orders.
Isn't that right" he asked Thorn.
The miner hesitated. until the grip
in his hair frightened; then. evidently
fearing the menace in the faces on ev-
cry side, he decided 70 seek protection
in a complete confession.
Yes" he agreed s~ullenly. Gordon
cooked it up. It's all a fake"
ONeii nodded with satisfaction.
This is the second time he's tried to
get my men away from me-
You fellows don't seem able 10 pro-
tect yourselves, SO Doc and | win have
70 do IL for you. Now listen be con-
tinued more ~gravely. II meant it
when / said I'd open the commissary
and help you our If the strike were
genuine: but, nevertheless. ! want you
to know Just what it would have
meant to me. haven't enough mon
ey 10 complete the &. Il. and ", and
can't raise enough, but | have signed
an option 10 sell the road II the bridge
Is built by next spring. It's really a
two years Job, and some engineers
don't believe 1t can be built al ail, but
/ know II can II youll help. IL we
fail I'm ruined: II we succeed"-he
waved his hands and smiled at them
cheerfully-"maybe well build anoth-
er railroad somewhere. That's what
this stampede meant. Now, will you
stick TO meT'
The answer roared from a hundred
threats:
you bet wen stickr'
When general good feeling was re-
stored Murray attempted TO make his
way out, but his men seemed determin-
ed to thank him u by one. and he was
delayed through a long process Of
handshaking. IL pleased him TO see
that they understood from what hard.
ships and disappointments be had
saved them. and he was doubIy CRATE
full when Walsh rounded up his crew
and announced that the night shift
would resume work at midnight.
He escaped AT last. lea wing the men
grouped contentedly about huge pans
Of smoking doughnuts and pots OF cof-
fee. which the cook boys had brought
In. Liquor was taboo In the camp.
but ne gave orders that unlimited e.
CARS be distributed.
The news Of the WIFI
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terly and performed his duties with
her own hands.
OF course discovery was inevitable.
At last O'Neil stumbled in upon her
in the midst Of her task and. question
ing her, read the truth from her bushes
and her incoherent attempts at eXpla-
nation.
$50 you're the II who has been
doing this he exclaimed in frank as
constituent. And I've been tipping
Benny for his thoughtfulness all this
time. The rascal has made enough to
retire rich
HE seemed not to understand his
duties very well, so | took charge. But
YOU had no business to catch me-"
The flush died from Eliza's checks, and
she faced him with thoroughly femi-
nine Indignation.
II can't let you go on with this"
said Murray. II ought to be doing
something for you"
But the girl tlared up detiantly. 81
love it. III do it no matter if you lock
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CHAPTER XXI.
Gordon Loses His Mind.

NNE evening as Captain Johnny
Brennan stood On the dock su-
~ p~erintending the final loading
Of d cargo for the s. X. and
-. he was accOstel by . tall nery-
Gus man with shifting eyes and
twitching lips. II was hard To recog-
nize IN this pitiable shaken creature
the once respondent Gordon, who had
bent the whole nOrthland 10 his ends.
Some tantalizing demons inside the
mans frame were jerking at his sin
ews Fear was Ia his rowing glance.
He stammered. He plucked at the lit.
tie captains sleeve like a frightened
The open hearted Irishman
was touched.
Tes," said Johnny after listening
for d time. I'm take you with me.
and they wont catch you either"
Gordon chartered: "ITl pay you well.
handsomely. I'm a rich man. have
interests that demand attention. 40 sc-
cept this money. Please! Keep II all.
my good fellow"
Brennan stared at the bundle Gordon
bad thrust into his hand, then regard
ed the speaker c~ursously.
"Nfan. dear" he said. this isn't
money. These are stock certificates"
"Eh? Stocki Well. there's money
In stocks. big money. II you know
how to handle them The promoters
wandering eye shifted to the line Of
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"lNoh " i'S'
me out. I'm not on the payroll, you
know. so you have no authority owe
me-none at all"
His eyes rOyed around the room,
and for the first time he fully took in
the changes her hands had wrought.
My dear child. it's very nice to be
spoiled this way and have everything
neat and clean. butt embarrasSeS
me dreadfully TO have you saddled
with the sordid work.
1T isn't sordid, and-what brought
you home at this hour. anyhow" she
demanded.
O'Neils smile gave place to an anX-
ious frown.
The ice is rising. and
"Rising?"
Yes. Our old enemy Jackson glacier
is causing us trouble again. That jam
of broken ice in front Of it is backing
up the water-there'S more running
now. and the ice is lifting. It's lifting
the false work with it, pulling the
piles out of the river bottom like spin.
ters III of a sore hand.
That's pretty bad. isn't it,
1T certainly is. 1t threatens to
throw everything out of alignment and
prevent us from laying the steel if we
don't check it."
Check it, cried Eliza. How can
you check a thing like that?'
.EoCily opprpn IL ua con cnora tho
hands, by cutting away the ice where
it is frozen 10 the piles. so that it won't
lift ,iiem with it The trouble is to get
men enough. You see. the ice is nine
feet thick now. I've set every man to
work with axes and chisels and steam
points. and | came up to telephone
Slater for more help. Well have to
work fast night and day"
There's nobody left in Omar" Eliza
said quickly.
81 know. Toms going to gather all
he can at Cortez and Hope and rush
them ont here. Our task is TO keep
the ice cut away until help arrives"
81 suppose it's too late in the season
to repair any serious damage"
Exactly. If you care to go back
with me you can see what we're do
ing" AS they set off for the bridge
site Murray looked down at Eliza.
striding manlike beside him, with some
thing OF affectionate appreciation in
his eyes. and said humDly: 1T was
careless of me not to see what you
have been doing for me all this time.
My only excuse is that I've been driv-
en- half mad with other things. |
haven't time to think of myself"
"All h~ousekeepers have a thankless
task" laughed Eliza.
All that day Eliza watched the I'M
equal struggle. and in the evening Dan
brought her reports that were far from
~reassuring. The relentless movement
showed 40 sign of ceasing. When she
retired that night she sought ease
from her anxiety in a prayer that was
half a petition for O'Neil's success and
half an exceedingly full and frank
confession Of her love for him. Out
side. beneath the glare Of torches and
hastily strung iDcandescents. a weary
army toiled stubbornly. digging. goug-
Ing. chorDing at the foot Of the tower
ing wall Of timbers which stretched
across the Salmon. In the north the
aurora borea;is played brilliantly rs II
to light q council Of the gods.
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