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Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-11-26

was graduated in three and q half
years, leaving in February, 1916.
He was a member of the Signet, a
literary club, and this appears to
have been the only social organiza-
ton to which he belonged. In his
freshman year he was one of the
Freshman Red Book combination
directory and photograph album)
committee, and was at the head of
the art department of the publica-
ton. He was on his junior class
finance committee.
Young Bacon's intimates under
stood that Mrs. Heafield, of
Wellesley, was a childhood sweet
heart still in good standing, for it
seems that her love for baseball
did not prevent occasional meetings
willie he was at Harvard and she
at Wellesley.
You will observe how far from
the beaten path of romance this
one strays. How the spectacle
must have discouraged impetuous
Dan Cupid! While they were
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-11-26
Ring Quickly Supplanted
the Catcher's Mitt

patiently hiding his time with re-
spect to his cold storage romance.
Meanwhile he was taking hign
rank in his studies. He was not
grind" but a typical all-round
Harvard man with lot of business
instinct. Shortly after his entrance
at Harvard this was recognized in
the business office of the Lampoon.
Under his direction as business
manager, secretary and treasurer
the magazine got more advertising
than 1t ever got before, and made a
BARREL of money" He was gener-
ally regarded at Harvard as "live
wire" and never made good more
thoroughly than in running the
Lampoon.
He was young, too, and born In
Chicago, August 8, 1894. He pre-
pared for Harvard at Exeter, and
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-11-26

EN- COlleSeS, Dy Helen ..
Heafeld. Among other paragraphs
from her pen. it is quite probable
that he read the following:
ANY girl can learn to throw II
she begins early enough. There is
nothing radically wrong in a girls
makeup which causes her to throw
from the elbow rather than from
the shoulder. Yet because they
cannot throw is the reason so few
girls, comparatively, care about
baseball.
THE ideal way for a girl to be-
gin baseball is before she is grown
up, when unhampered by skirts
and circumstances, she can
play out in the back lot with the
boys of the neighborhood. Only
those of us who have learned base
ball in this way know its adTan-
tages and joys.
Besides the physical exercise in
volved, this practise results in
training in cooperative and group
action it trains the girl to make
sudden bodily reactions to given
situations; finally, 1t trains her in
habits of right living"
And then Miss Heafeld discloses
the Star Company. Great Britain X
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-11-26

male spectators to be ad-
mitted to college girl base
ball contests. So young Mr..
Bacon, of Harvard, had in
this way his first view of
his hearts desire as a cele.
brity of the diamond. And,
presently, he experienced the
joy Tor PAIN of reading arti-
cles on Baseball at Wom-
q
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-03-27
Silver Service
In Good Hands

Three fine fellows are Lieutenant
Governor Sullivan, c. H. Reimer and
William Epstine, who are in charge
ri Tie silver service for tE4 Nevada
III us tour over the state They made
a nlt with tie people OF EllSo, an, ac-
co:ding to their own declarations
f .ko made hit with them.
While their time was very muc!: oc
cupied, they managed to put in al
hour or so looking over the town, and
al were much impressed with what
!key saw. They commented on the
kept-up, clean appearance of build
ings, our good streets, our modern
stores, etc, and the well-dressed,
dainty appearance of the female por-
ton Of our population by no means
escaped their attention.
It's a splendid combination, these
three. For a homeIy man, Mr.. Sulli-
van is very good to look at, and the
musical voices of Messrs. Reimer and
Epstine make combination hard to
beat. The Nevada silver service is
in good ds-Independent
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-03-27
The Cost to Nevada to Maintain
Educational Institutions OF State

The Appeal has been asked quite
frequently OF late a great many ques-
tions concerning the amount of mon
ey the state and various counties OF
Nevada have expended for the sup
port and maintenance OF the public,
school system and the state univer-
sity for the year 1915, and also the
number OF pupils enrolled in the pub
lie schools of each county and at the
university For the benefit OF those
interested in the matter and the pub
lie generally, the following data has
been secured:
In 1915 there was nearly 100000
expended for the public schools; Of
this amount $232,9 was contrib
uted by the state and 1862 .36l so by
the counties. The university. accord
ing TO State Controller Coles report.
received from the state $l24 so for
It's support and maintenance, or a
grand total of.nearly $4,000 for edu-
cational purposes in the state of Ne
vada.
The number OF pupils enrolled, ac-
cording to official reports received,
was approximately l3,S47 in the pub
lie schools and 379 in the. state uni
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-03-27
Rumors to That Effect Not Af-
fismed by General Funston, But
He Does Not Deny Them--Stated
Bandit Escaped Through Mexican
Lines
rBy United Pressl

SAN ANTONIO, March H.
Though Genral Funston does not at
firm, he does not deny the reports
that the Carranzistas are openly aid
ing Villa. headquarters today gave
is graver than ever. Communication
with the expedition is becoming men-
ancing and the supply problem more
can railroads is the vital issue. Gen
eral Funston has denied that Villa es-
capped through the lines of American
troops, but said he broke through the
Carranzista lines. -----A-----. .--
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-03-27

the west, carrying sleet. now and
sand The men suffered from col /,
but more from the sand Loose 81 t
sifted through tents into baggage and
impregnated the food. Sometimes it
was impossible to see ten feet owing
to the sand. The wind started yes
terday noon and is still blowing.
With dry weather prevailing, de-
and southwest and arerapidl moving
tachments operating to the south and
southwest are moving rapidly. There
has been no communication with
them for some time owing to the in
ability of aeroplanes to fly in the
strong, shifting wind
Colonia, Dublan and Mormon vii
lagos nearby are furnishing the SOL
diers with chickens, preserves, candy,
tortillas and chile. They get good
prices for everything. The colony is
a pretty little village Of brick houses
surrounded by little apple, plum and
peach trees and flowers that are still
blooming The children still go to
school.
One youngster referred to Villa as
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-03-27


WASH NGTON, March H.-Dip-
iomat.c relations with Germany will
probably be severed il the govern
ment finds that the Germans submar-
med the Suss y, according to high
administration officers. At the White
House it is said the president IS
awaiting more facts and conferred
this morning with Secretary Lansing
by telephone. The administration 5
view is that if it is established the
Sussex was submarined, it is unnec-
essary to inquire into the nationality
OF the attacking submergibie, as it is
known Turkish and Austrian submar-
ines are not operating in the English
channel. Probably there will be no
inquiry made OF Germany, because
the American position has already
been made clear, out the administra-
ton wants to be positive before act
ing. In all circles the situation is re-
garded as grave 1t is known that
the president has been informed If he
sewers relations with Germany the
kaiser will unquestionably declare
war.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-03-27
1916 Promises to
Be Banner Year

Johnny Miller, the millionaire min
ing and business man OF Mineral
county, and w. Manngan. son-in-law
OF Jesse Knight, Utah's big mining
and smelling man, were visitors in
Carson yesterday. In speaking about
Mineral county. Mr.. Miller said:
I'VE have the best and most prosper
Gus county i'll the state. In Soda
tungsten property in Nevada and it
is now producing better than $1,000
per day. The Penn mine near Rand
is also proving a bonanza to the pres
ent owners, and as work pEogresse,
on the lower levels and drifting on
the ore continues, the ore bodies are
growing larger and high Grade, run
ming over S. 900 TO the ton. is becon-
ing more plentiful: IN Aurora the big
mill is treating 500 tons OF ore per
day. There are about $50 men EN-
added as soon as summer develop
ment work and prospecting can begin
The mining property about ten miles
out from Nina, operated by Fred
Scibert, and in which Governor Cd
die is heavily interested, is proving
one OF the big sensations in mining
circles. They have over 100000 in
ore blocked out and mill will short
ly be erected on the ground to treat
the product
Mr. Miller is very conservative in
his mining statements, but predicts
that the year 1916 will be the most
prosperous one in both mining and
other lines Of business that Nevada
has seen for many a year. 1t win be.
general and not confined to any one
particular locality.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-03-27
Offers $4,000 for Villa
[Bv H. d. Tacobs1

WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY
IN MEXICO, by aeroplane to Col
umbus. March Pit is reported that
Carranza has offered $4,000 for Vii.
las capture, dead or alive. General
Pershing praises the troops spirit
and predicts they will outmarch Villa
in the next fortnight 1t is confident
ly stated that Villas recent massacre
of countrymen at the Corralitos ranch
has turned the Mexicans against him.
Pershing indicates that Villa is fee
ing due south from El<Valle, but his
exact whereabouts is apparently I'm
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-03-27
GERMANY MAKES EhDEAv0R To
ESTRANGE ITALY AND THE. ALLIES
Fact Is Learned When War Council
Met In Paris, But Scheme Failed
Athens Reports Sinking of French
Transport With Great Loss of
Lives

PARIS, March 27.-The Allied war
council met today when it was learn
ed that Germany tried to detach Italy
from the Allies. By its propaganda
and Giant offensive at Verdun Ger
many hoped to create dissatisfaction
with the Italian people, so the latter
government would reconsider join
the scheme failed The Italian pre-
niier and foreign minister attended
today's meeting. The outcome OF
the council session has not been made
known yet.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-03-27
DEPENDS IN INQUIRY As To
WHE1 Their SUSSEX WAS TORPEDOEO
If So Determined 1t Is Believed by
Administration Officers That This
Country Will Take Drastic Action
Without Further Parley--DecIara-
ton of War Will Then Follow by
Notwithstanding of Steamer
Regarded as Direct Challange to
America

aster. Miss Calliope Fennel'a, who
was missing, has been located III
Paris and the announcement has been
confirmed that the Baldwins are safe
in Boulogne Twelve bodies of the
Sussex victims have been recovered
and it is believed 100 perished. The
newspapers call the attack a direct
German challenge to America
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-03-27
Made Flying Trip

DIR. Donald Maclean, in response to
hurry up telephone call from Car
son to give surgical aid to Jess Sher-
man, who was so badly injured Sat
urday by colliding while riding his
motor cycle, with Nick thinner, made
the trip from Reno to Carson in one
hour and ten minutes
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-03-27
| We APPEAL boosts all the time

that cid devil A general postoffice
has been established, together with a
hospital corps, and transportation
from the border is working fine
Horses and mules are in good shape
The men are cheerful, but restless to
get chance at Villa.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-03-27

and sunk. There were great casualties,
only seventythree being saved. 1t is
announced the Germans have repuls-
ed the Russian assaults at JacObstadt,
with enormous losses. Aviators bonn
barded Dvinsk and Villfki on the rail
roads the Russians are using to pro.
cure supplies. There is no important
fighting in the west.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-03-27
Four Known Dead

IBV UNI. d PfessT
CHICAGO. March 2.-Four are
known to be dead and it is rumored
ten more are dead as a result of the
floods in Northwestern Illinois and
Southern Wisconsin. Conditions are
improving. The loss is placed at
$50O.00O.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-03-27
SIX PEOPLE DROWN WHEN OIL
STEAMER COLL|DES WITH LAUNCH

VALLEJO, Cal, March 27.-Six
people were drowned at midnight
when a pleasure la"ach in which were
seven men was run down by the
Standard Oil steamer Coalinga in
Vallejo bay The dead are an un-
identified sailor from the collier Sat
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-03-27

urn, George Reynolds, Edward Bres-
lin George Delly, Lewis Toland and
Jerry O'Conner. Jack Mahan was the
only survivor. The launch was re-
turning from Crockett when some
thing went wrong with the engine.
The Coalinga failed to see her.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-03-27
To Provide Against Attack
IBv United Prcssl

BY United PrCssI
PARIS. March IA huge feet Of
aeroplanes is patrolling above Paris
to protect the war council from a
Zeppelin attack. The commanders
OF most of the Allied armies are here.
The conference will probably end to-
morrow.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-03-27

This summary does not include the
interest paid on school bonds by the
various counties. or interest on in
terest bearing warrants, nor moneys
expended for the library fund, insur-
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-03-27
More Vessels Sunk
IRy United PreSSI

TBV Un1ted PreSSI
LONDON, March 27.-Three more
vessels were sunk within the last day
They were the British steamers
Cerne and Khartom, and the French
steamer Hebe. Nine of the Khar-
toms crew are missing.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-03-27
Bombardment Continues


Bv United Pressl
PARIS, March 27.-lt is announc-
Cd the Germans continued to bonn
bard the Verdun section last night.
There were no infantry attacks.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-03-27
Several Americans Injured

, by J. w. Stewart, United Press
LONDON. March 27.-Several
Americans were seriously injured
but none lost, the embassy here
announces regarding the Sussex dis
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-03-27

ance on school buildings, or rents
paid for school houses not owned by
the counties, as these statistics have
not been secured The latter expen-
ditures would am cunt to good many
thousands OF dollars and are consid-
cred a proper charge against tn :
schools and university; as an instance
at hand-Washoe county paid in in
terest ON school bonds and interest
bearing school warrants in 1915, $55,-
302.25. These figures, while not abb
SO utely accurate, are in the main
correct and will give the public an
idea OF the rsoney necessary to main
tain the educational systems of Ne
yada
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-03-27
Willard Arrives Home
IBy United PressJ

BY United PressI
CHICAGO, March 27 less Willard
arrived here this morning He denied
he would quit the ring anG will fight
again if sufficient induclnent is offer
cd
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-03-27
Piece of Torpedo Case Found
By United Press1

TDN OIITlVU IICSoT
WASHINGTON, March "a
piece OF bronze metal similar to that
used in German torpedoes was found
in the Sussex wreckage, one OF the
officials has informed the American
consul at Boulogne, so the state de-
partment has announced.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-03-27
by United Pressl

WASHINGTON, March H.
Thomas J. Pence, secretary OF the
Democratic National committee, died
this morning after a lingering illness,
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-03-27
Don't Believe Germans Did 1t

By United Pressl
BERLIN, March 27.--Reports that
the Germans submarined the Sussex
are generally disbelieved, but the ad
miralty has not yet denied the charge
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-03-27
Mysterious Killing

TBy United PfeSsI
SAN FRANCISCO, March a.
With head almost severed, the body
OF an unidentified Italian was found
this morning in the street at the foot
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-03-27
All Americans Accounted For

BY Uuited Prcss1
LONDON, March 27.-The Ameri-
can embassy has stated that all Amer
leans on the Sussex have been saved
or accounted for.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-03-27

versity, and the amount of money
contributed by each county, independ
ent of the amount contributed by the
state, and the number Of pupi's en-
rolled in each of the counties was as
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-03-27
Transport Sinks

,--4a--s.-- Ny United Press
BERLIN, March 27.-Athens wires
that the French transport carrying
troops from Salonika has been mined
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-03-27
Eleven Killed
By United Pre-

by United Pressl
LONDON, March 2.-It is an
nounced eleven wele killed when the
liner Minneapolis was torpedoed,
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-03-27
WORLD EVENTS

OF steep embankment The only
clcw was deposit slip bearing the
name Camille Troilo Nearby was a
bloody knife.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-03-27
Some of the Things Troops Are
Up Against In Northern Mexico

[By Fl. D. Jacobs, United Press
staff correspondent.
FIELD HEADQUARTERS, Mex
leo, March 27.-This period will go
down in history as the American
army's hard winter of 10 After
more than week Of blazing hot days
and cold nights, tyclonic wind
swept down off the Sierra Madres to
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-03-27

If you want the latest local and
telegraph news, try the Appeal.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-03-27
Was Work of Torpedo
[Bv Urite(l p

TDN . TtIN I INSST
DOVER, March 2.--The coroner'5
jury today returned a verdict that the
SUSSEX was struck by torpedo.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-05-11
STAY AWAY FROM ANCHORAGE

The workings of the human mind, and the process of reasoning by which will arrive at definite concluson probgm the solution of which for years has bothered psychologists.
 fair example of the persistence with which will follow set idea is illustrated by the manner in which the people Hooking to Anchorage.
 Amazed by the number of men who are arriving at the railroad camp Cook Inlet Commissioner Mesrs sent t- gram all Alaska and Seattle papers, warning men that all the that be used this year available there and for others not to come.
 The natural conclusion is that this would to stop others from coming But such is not the Each fig it himself that the notice published will to keep the other fellow away, but that he being only continue and have difficulty getting employment when he arrives.
 The logic is good, and might work out only it mus, be remembered that the othcr felow figures exactly the way, and the rush continues unabated.
 Last year the trouble occurred. Despite the ings of the commission and ohe continued to in hy hundreds with the result that many without employ ment for most of the summer
 The best and safest way for who had calculated on going Anchorage to heed the warnings sent out by Lieut. Meas If men needed he has said he will first notify Alaskan towns, and he will keep his word.
 In the meantime it is hard to find better place than Corlova.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-05-11

ne bill introduced by Senator Putnam, of Nevada, which, if passed will vest the Alaskan engineering commission engaged construction of the railway from Seward to Fairbanks with police powers that might easily prove of vast harm to the territory.
 It is unreasonable to believe that the the head of construction of the government railway require protection than did others who engaged like enterprises in Alaska Four five railroads already have been built in Alaska without such powers being vested in the in charge the laws of the territory which proved sufficient for their potcco will suffice to for the interests of the government
 Were such powers to be asked by the Copper River Northwestern the White Pass railways it would not receive moment considerations It would be rightly argued that the territory of Alaska has laws which guarantee its peace and enforce hem and effort to set and maintain separate and foreign police force should be resisted
 apparent that the little strike which occurred at An chorage this spring has put the fear of future trouble in the heart of somebody and is proposed that friction does later the railway commissioners will have ample authority to deal with it as they fit.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-05-11
STICK TO YOUR GUN.

been explained but is fact nevertheless, that sometimes there days when everything to wrong Everything upside down, dragging anchor somehng and cannot accomplish anything The hours slip by that count only much of our life wasted Such days come everybody and if is then that feel discouraged as face dsappOntmenthe hardest enemy that can Disappointment is hard opponent to battle with, yet know that 1t be conquered and that all have to do IS to keep on fighting When those dark days if grab courage stick gun and hoist the sail of confidence, and thus equipped shall fail to sail through sap pOinmen and reach After all in undertaking depends largely upon mental attitudes confidence in ourselves Uncertainty ability perform task lack confidence in ourselves and lack of confidence failure disappointment Stick your guns and never give up second for give up for second is to aiKetch kan Miner.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-05-11

Vernon Castle abandoning the light fantastic in this coun risk his life in the service of his majesty sets example his counrymen England While many of them have been hestang the hesitation aside and done the Castle walk to the recruiting officers.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-05-11

The submarine menace has made transit of the English channel hazardous that the sork remains in Holland The English birth rate is decreasing to alarming degree
The Cordova daily times., 1916-05-11

The New York World wants the Republicans to nominate Wilson Let's try to Chicago down to St. Louis
French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1916-1919, 1916-09-28
MINERAL EXHIBIT AT
THE STATE FAIR.

At the State Fair at Raleigh. Octo-
Der ,16 to Fl. inclusive, the following
awards are offered:
Best systematic collection of min
erals from North Carolina. not less
than 100 specimens, labeled with nllae
and locality. Gold medal.
Best collection of gems from North
Carolina. Silver medal.
Best collection Of minerals and rocks
made by any pupil of a public school.
specimens to be labeled with name
and locality. $500.
Best collection of minerals made
by a child under thirteen, specimens
to be labeled with nam and locality.
S1.OO.
Best systematic collection of rocks
from North Carolina, not less THAI 30
specimens labeled with name and To-
cality. Silver medal.
We believe that many Of the. school
children, particularly in Western
North Carolina, will be interested in
competing for these awards. The ex-
hibits should be sent. transportation
charges prepaid, to, Joseph Hyde
Pratt, Director, Department N. Ma
chinery Hall, Fair Grounds. Raleigh.
N. u.