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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-08-27
The Carrier Pigeon.
THE CAPE PENGUIN.

Penguin is very common at the Cane
Of Good Hope and the Falkland Islands.
When crawling. it may he seen on
four logs. when at sea and fishing, il
comes to the surface. These birds feed
their young in a very singular man
ner.
Emerald Bird Of Paradise.
This most gorgeous and elegant bird
was once the subject of much discus
sion between naturaiists.
The TroEaa.
The magnificent family OF tue trogan
stands pre-eminent In beauty and brill
liancy OF plumage.
HELEN BoELTE.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-08-27

Last summer ] at Ocean View,
and pu, up five bird houses. :, family
Of song sparrows came frst and some
er.,n! English sparrows tried TO take
possession OF the house. However
they d.d not succeed ana my little spar
rows rad three four hroods OF lit
tie ones. one OF the eggs fell out
and at another time two OF the little
birds fell out One was dead when |
found 1t. and. after much trouble in
getting mr on the slantine roof with
Tn. other lit'le fellow in one hand. |
M, It ~ the box and tied a narrow
strip az pod across tho bottom OF tn.
door, that he would not fail ont
gain. Aficrwa,ds ] saw the mother
feeding il. but - never Ncntured ou;
OF the door again until ii was able 10
fly.
blocking Birds.
oar lot was 40 feet long and put
three bird houses on the luny wood
house at the back Of the lot.
one clea., sUnshiny sunday morn
ing lnocf.n. bird rerched OH the
electric light wir- In front Of our
mouse and awakened US with his many
beautiful notes. He initiated nearly
every bird ] have ever heard. Well.
In a few days. Mr.. hocker decided TO
rent all three OF the houses on the
wood house without asking permission
- tho owner
Later a female mockins bird bull,
nes- IN the graNc-arbor and had three
little ones. VIII" visited every day
or two unit! one day the nest was
empty and later saw them flying
around
nailed my best bird house 10 a
fence post near our back porch. when I
saw a little wren looking around as
II II wished. 10 move into my yard
I. hunt in my house a once. but I
10 not thsnk II raised any little ones.
Tor in n few days /; went away and |
never say the pretty little bird again.
woodpeckers.
4 famil! of woodpcckers had home
in hole that they had made In one
OF our fence posts All ] know about
this family OF birds Is. that one even
ing while walking ty the post two OF
them flew out. 1 nm sorry could
not see any more OF these interesting
birds.
Everything il this story was observ-
I'd oy til: writer last summer
Composed by
DONALD DE- VILBISS.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-08-27
.tI.ANDA CHRIST.t'rA.

Aianda thristata or the crested lark
Is beautiful song bird OF Europe,
which comes after the Nightingale me
most popular song bird OF that couu-
try. Alanda Christata mounts TO q,
great heiRht IN the air. singing vigor-
oukiy as IL rises and then at the end
OF its song /; crops suddenly to the
ground. " mere /: hides itself anon,
II" grass and weeds Another lark
called the shore ark, il very much
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-08-27
THE REST OF THE CONTEST.
My Dear Girls and BOYS:

MY Dear Girls and Boys:
Here Is the rest OF tho Bird Contest.
think ii has been beautiful. nevor
dreamed so many of the members loved
birds as they do. SO far as We could
manage. every ones articles and pic
lures have been printed. with the OK
ception of those sent In after the con-
test closed. and the special prize win
ner Will he announced the frst Sunday
In September. You know 1t will he a
hard thing TO decide, with 80 many
splendid contributions
YOUR EDITOR
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-08-27

alike the crested in feeding, nest build
Ing ana other such. But the Alanaa
tH:iStata is distinguished by the long
straight claw Of The hind toe This
bird is found only in Europe willis
the lark IN our country is called the
shore lark tas ! have already men.
ttoned). and is found in tho cooler
parts or Europe. Asia and on the coasts
OF North America. Most everyone, OF
course. knows OF this bird
ALICE BARkSDALE.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-08-27
THE POOR MOTHER.

one day ar was going to school |
saw TWO little birds lying on the
Ground. Ihcy didn't have many fcath-
eis on thcn- they must not have been
over Two weeks old, when came closer
round they We're dead. looked nm
IN the tree and there hopping nroun,I
an" crying for her babies was the
mother bird.
JOHN r. GREEN
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-08-27
Hum ming Birds.

Humming birds go humming and
buzzing all day long and sucking juice
out OF flowers. The tongue OF the
hummins bird is formed like n wood :
pecker's, being curled around the head.
IT'S nest is made neat and beautiful.
II is easily tanned. for that's many
reason known.
Song Thruhh.
Song thrush is Que or the best sing
ing birds. Even in the month of Jan
nary, when most Of the other siugin q
birds are silent or have departed. IL
continues 10 sing. Its nest Is made be :
fore any other bird has commenced.
some times before the leaves have
sprouted.
The Carrier pigeon.
The carrier pigeon is the bird that
was so largely employed to take mes.
sages before the invention of the cleo
trio telegraph rendered even the speed
Of the wind too slow for the present
day. II can fly fifteen miles in one
hour.
BuZzard.
The family or the buzzard is distin-
Suished by their short beaks, large
rounded wings and squared tail. They
all live on small animals. 1t generally
builds in high trees. but has been
known TO build among rocks.
LOUISA BOELTE.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-08-27
THE ROAD-RCNNER.

Il think this is a good place for a
neat. right In these bushes in Texas,
near to Mrs. Bluejay." said Mrs. Road.
Runner.
II think 80, too" said MIR. Road.
Runner.
SO they both began to build a nest.
and worked hard until they had I'm
ished II. Then Mrs. Road.Runner laid
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-08-27
ABOUT MARTINS.

On our porch the martins build their
nests, lay eggs and hatch little bird,
] get up on the stool TO look at them
but do not touch them. They make lot.
OF fuss sometimes. We put crumbs Of
bread out for them To eat.
DQRDTuY TREYILIAN,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-08-27
Puzzle Department
MBLED NAMES or BInDS

fuZZle department
.IuMBLED NAMES or BIRDS.
prraows
rnnw.
noibr.
wOCr.
gricGrat.
tSlk.
JULIA CHArrELL
JuMBLED NAMES or BIRDS.
gatinghalcni.
eloriO.
waSowll.
aroDrt.
shtruh.
nrcw.
nolcnt.
MILDRED WHITE.
------------------.-
~ MBLED NAMES or birds.
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der idrb.
Gptcdirc.
rwnc.
wbohbtei.
cOrol.
Cnarya
blkacrbid
Sotrcih.
riobn.
EDITH GILI.S
~ MBhED NAMES or BIRDS.
l-Nodyw keyscke.
2--Nagratpmi.
:.--I.ugl
i-Wecrul
5-Lauiq.
6--Nbcl scronR
I-t.bul 1.-The kcdu
S-Ebac ckoC.
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lo-Chntuthn.
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l"-Hugl
MARTHA G. GREER
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-07-17
PRISON WARDEN
STILL OBDURATE

days Appeal attention
Fred Skinner tile West had
the State Capitol grounds although the Appeals article
published the authorities
officials the Capitol building that guard be the grounds
watch Skinner. whatever has paid the
They simply been ignored
1t therefore, Warden Dkcon, with determin
alton that worthy OF better the
the public his ideas
the hun
that found Skinner guilty and the judge who sentenced him. lie
heed that Skinner already made his
Francisco before he rured that less than
he the leader OF that planned break from
pcnitentay
might happened had the cold
the scheme And when search made
repeatedly
the and before he leaves he will
men, the Supreme These
weight when the balance with the wrden naln theory that
California authorities taking OF Nike Jake"
Oppcnheiner officials Red Gallo
OF and be
Appeal upon
Of
humanity safety
behind
convics OF the Skinner
Relative this subject the Tonopal Times Saturday
published the follow
Keep In
according Thursday
the notorious criminals the
o
MAIDEN |
The honor is doubtless advisable but
the public overFaan the possible good which
Skinner mild offender: up
Nye murder, and his
him the cminaiy To
ynency part
peilous
dastardy he should
the just penalty which has been imposed On him.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-07-17

The secretary OF war has author
lied the state Of Nevada TO organize
two troops of cavalry. Adju.ant
General Sullivan has been assured by
army officers OF the Western depart
mcnt that as soon as the Nevada
troops arc organized they will be in
spected and accepted by the federal
government, and will undoubtedly be
ordered 10 the Nexican border. as
soon as they receive the regular army
equipment which WIN be issued to
them as soon as the troops are ac-
ccptcd for United States service.
Acting upon the assurances receiv-
ed. Governor Boyle has ordered Nd
iutant General Sullivan to immediatc-
Iy organize at least two troops OF
cavalry, and General Sullivan has is
sued general orders directing the
immediate muster i'll and mobiliza-
tion of said troops. The mobiliza-
,ion point has been designated as
Carson City, and mastering officers
have been appointed in various dis
tricts throughout the state who will
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-07-17
Adiutant General Receives Orders
to Organize Two Cavalry Troops

enlist recruits at their home stations
and send them to Carson City where
the organization will be completed.
Citizens OF Nevada desiring to en-
list in the first state organization to
leave for the border should look up
their nearest mastering officer and
sign up" as the first installment OF
soldier boys is limited: SO in order
to get in they Will have to act at
once.
austering officers in each district
will give any additional information
lesired
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-07-17
SUIT To ANNUAL ELECTION LAW
NOW BEFORE SUPREME COURT

The much talked-of suit TO
test the constutionality of the pres
ent election law was filed with the
clerk Of the Supreme court this morn
ing. The suit is brought III the name
Ct Dewitt {. Turner at plaintiff and
IS directed against w. A. FOgg, coun-
~ clerk OF Washoe county, and \.
+. Wilson, county OF Churchill. and
seeks by way Of injunction and writ
Of prohibition to prohibit the defcn-
dants from proceeding in any way to
comply with the present primary law
In the complaint the act is claimed
to be wholly null and void and wholly
unconstitutional, IN that the title is
imperfect; that it is impossible Of ex-
eCution and enforcement; that it de-
privcs plaintiff and other qualified
voters of Nevada of the right OF suf-
frage guaranteed them by the consti-
tuition: that the plaintiff now is and
been a member Of the Progressive
party and a voter therein and there
Of and said Progressive party is a
duly organized and legally consti-
tute1 political party within the state
Of Nevada; that the said Progressive
party had no candidate for congress
at the last general election and by
the terms of the act is prohibited
from exercising its constitutional
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-07-17
Has Taken Case
to Federal Court

The Goldield Consolidated Waite;
case in which rates for the people
Of Goldtieid were reduced by the
Public Service commission from $/.5o
to So per l,WD gallons for domestic
and business service, will be heard
before Judge harrington i'll the Fed
eral court at Carson City Thursday,
July 10Th. upon application OF the
Water company FOR an Injunction to
prevent the commission from making
said reduced rates effective.
The Water company will be rep,
resented by Tioyt Gibbons & French,
and Peck, Bunker & Cole OF San
Francisco. Attorney General George
B. Thatcher and Judge Bartine will
represent the commission.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-07-17
FRANCISCO VILLA DEAD AND HIS
CAUSE IS BURIED WITH HIM
Is Belief of Officials of War Depart
ment--His Name Only Being Used
to Frighten Carranzistas-- -Mexi-
cans Rob Passenger Train Near
TOrreOn
[Bv United Press1

WASHINGTON, July E,-Ofi-
Gals high in the war department
state it as their opinion that Fran
cisco Villa is dead and they predict
the American expedition will return
to this country within month, and
the militia will be home i'll three
months. They say Nil'a's name has
been used to brighten the Carranzis-
tas. but Caranza is believed to be
stronger than ever because he rs
avcrtcd war "Without loss ot MeNi-
can dignity" Others state there is
no chance in thousand OF further
trouble. Following the latest note
the department feels trouble is over
I'VE think Villa is dead and his
cause buried with him said one
oi the army men.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-07-17

rights. Other constitutional points
are raised but the above are the
main ones.
The plaintiff asks that said defen-
dants. as such county clerks. be for
ever and perpctually prohibited and
enjoined from doing those things
that the present primary election law
requires them to do in primary
election.
The court ordered thar an a.tcrna-
tive writ be issued, returnable on
Saturday at l:30 p. m. w. w Grit
fin represents the plaintiff in the ac-
ton.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-07-17
To Head Off Villistas
iRy United Pressl

EAGLE PASS, July I7.-The Car
ranzistas at PIedras Negras have
moved southWard TO oppose the many
NillistaS approaching the border,
Mexicans arriving here from the q
terror report that Nill5stas have rob-
bed train near Torrcon. taking the
passengers valuables. They say the
Torrconitcs are Villa sympathizers
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-07-17
Tonopah Shipments Last Week

The Tonopah Belmont sent to the
mill 1924 tons, Tonopah Mining
2,S00 tons, Tonopah Extension 200
tons, Jim Butler 1,25O tons, Vest
End S4l tons. Rescue 223 tons, Hail.
fax l57 tons. Montana "a tons. and
Midway 81 tons, making the total
production for the week lO.3o0 tons.
the estimated value being S2l2,560
This valuation IS calculated on the
gross milling value of the ore
Miner
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-07-17
EVENTS

banks, each OF %5O,OOO capital sub
scribed by the government if not by
private individuals. The banks will
make loans through national associa-
tiOns. and loans in amounts to half
the land values ard 20 per cent of
the Improvement values Tor terms of
from I'VE to forty years
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-07-17
Murdered and Robbed

7 BY United PrcSs
MNRSlINILLE, Cal, July IT,
The body Of I. ". Ryan Of Wheat
land was found today with eleven
knife wounds on his body There
were also indications he had been
strangled, He had been robbed OF
5000 Posses are searching Tor the
murdercrs.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-07-17
Charged With Bigamy

RV United Fre>s
SAN FRANCISCO, July IT,
Sherman Crawford was bound over
in the Superior court today on big
amy charge upon the presentation OF
evidence showing his marriage to
Belle Pryce at Salinas.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-07-17
Bandits

BY United Pre>s1
Ell PASO, July H.-Gcneral Fur
stou'> precautions have warded of
the threatened Big Bend raid The
bandits have disappeared. The Vii
ristas fought at Jiminez yesterday
and ali communications have been
cut.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-07-17
english Still Continue Their Advance
Along Western FroDt-~According
to London Kaiser Is With His
Troops at S0mme~- -Tuetons Mas
sing In Defense of KOvel

heavy losses on the Germans and
Austriers There is no important
fighting at Sommc, but the French
are progressing at West Fleury and
repu?scl two German attacks at Lcr-
raine
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-07-17
Fires Growing Dangerous

BY United PressT
SANTA ROSA, July 1.-THE Rio
nido fires are stronger today and it is
feared the town will again he i'm
pcril,cd if the wind rises It is re
ported man was seen setting fires
in the TIMBER
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-07-17
Subscribe for the Appeal.

Subscrlbe Tor the Appeal.
LONDON. July H.-Gcncral llaig
reported this afternoon that the Brit
isI had captured the German second
line OF positions northwest OF Bascn-
tine and lie Petit woods. They also
pushed their line to Martin Punch on
the outskirts. Beth t1anks are now
advancing. Secretary Mckenna an
nounced today the British war en-
penditures were S3O,00OOOO daily.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-07-17
Blankets and Cots Arrive

Four hundred pairs of blankets
and 200 cots. which will be used by
tho soldier boys when mobili<ng in
this city, arrived today via the Vir-
ginra and Truckee and were taken to
the state armory
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-07-17
Floods In the South
IBy United Pressl

WASHINGTON. July H.-Floods
and hurricanes in North and South
Carolina have paralyzcd conlmunica-
tions. destroyed bridges and ruined
crops. Five hundred or more arc
homeless. aud the torrents are break
ing dams and destroying mills and
factories. Many streets are inundi-
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-07-17
Many Go to Encampment

BY United Pre~sI
WASHINGTON. July l7.-The
president has granted ali Civil Wa5
veterans in the government service a
leave OF absence with pay, to attend
the Kansas City encampmer+.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-07-17
Admits British Progress
BY United Pressl

10y United PresST
BERLIN, July l7.-It is admitted
the British have progressed toward
Pozieres. Lively fighting west of
Peronne is reported. The retreat of
the German right at Volhynia is also
admitted.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-07-17
Strike Not Likely

ST. LOUIS. July 17.-Afediator
Keema. OF the labor department has
predicted that the government will
take over the railroads in days
time if the trainmen strike He doe.
not believe the strike likely.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-07-17
Denies Sulzer Boom
[By United PressI

I
ST. PAUL. July H-Eugene Chat
i'll denies the ohibiton-Progres-
sive fusion and the rumors started to
boom Su1zer of New York as the
Prohibition presidential nominee.
Chain tomorrow will oppose the pre-
convention move to change the name
OF the party.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-07-17
Germans Massing
| BY United Press !

DV UTETttU TftSS
PETROGRAD, July 1.-THE Ger
mans are mass;ng enormously to de-
fend kovel, as its capture would en-
danger Lembere, Brest Mitovak and
Pinal region, neCessitating Teuton
withdrawal
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-07-17
German Estimate Russian Losses

BY United Pressl
BERLIN, July LIT is selni-offi-
clally announced the Russian losses
in killed since its offensive began to
July 1st was 10000.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-07-17
Russians Successfully Countered
[Bv United Press

By United press1
PARIS. July Ut is announced
the Russians successfully countcred
at Champagne last night, inflicting
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-07-17
Second Trial Set

TBy Unlted Pre'sI
LOS ANGELES, July H.-The
second trial OF David Caplan, accus-
ed OF the Times dynamiting, has
been set for October 10th.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-07-17

by United Press
LONDON. July l7.--It is official
ly learned the kaiser was on the
Somme front Saturday and watched
the German retreat He Will visit
there several days.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-07-17
; O'CLOCK BULLETINS.

atcd. The losses are large and many
trains have been lost. Rescue work
IS progressing.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-07-17

Attorney n, w. Willis of Yering
ton is visitor in the capital city to,
day
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-07-17

Dewitt C. Turner Of Reno was an
arrival in Carson on yesterday MORN
ing's train and will visit for a few
days.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-07-17

PETROGRAD, July Ut is an
nounccd that 1900 Austrians were
captured at Nolyhnia Sunday.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-07-17

Miss Stella Colcord has returned
from a Weekend visit to Lake Tahoe
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-07-17
BERLIN ADMITS BRITISH HAVE
PENETRATED Ov|LUERES WOOD
French Attacks Though Have Been
More or Less Unsuccessful Dur
ing Month of June AuStr0-
German Submarines Destroyed
Sixty-0ne Enemy Merchantmen

southwest OF Lutzk have been check
ed.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-10-01

10th. accompanied by electrical displays
in Southern ATTITUDES. The week follow
ing shows higher temperatures. Very
pleasant around the goth, followed with
excess moisture, eliminating in marked
elemental disturbances on the Gath, with
rain and sleet. Very windy on 26th and
9th. and warmer at close of month.
Specific incidents on or near the fol-
lowing dates:
October 9-An important scientific an
nouncement and new development in
the Naval Advisory Board. Foreign re-
lations are greatly expedited.
October 13-15-The Suffragists' cause
accelerated through a political coup.
October 20-An official act meets popu-
lar approval, and State and municipal ex-
ecutives generally are endorsed. Market
sentiment very confident, and agricul-
tural reports afford special satisfaction.
October 24-25-An ominous period. A
slump in speculative values, a financial
institution in trouble. crime rampant, a
marine disaster, wharfage property en-
dangered, and destructive storms.
Saturn depresses the material interests
and the vital spirits of those born in the
Spring of 1851, Winter of 1852, Spring of
1857, Summer of 1858. Fall OF 1868,
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-10-01
What the Stars Promise for October

THE bene6c Jupiter and Venus play
a very large part in the October
potentials, and despite certain af-
ficttve influences these will provide ad-
Indicative strength and evenness in many
directions
cooperative sentiment felicitates IN
dustrial centres, with Venus oriental in
good aspect to the commercial Mercury,
while the position of Jupiter promises a
trade treaty Of some Importance.
The crime calendar is rather crowded,
Saturn and Neptune in that quarter arous.
ing the vicious and predatory elements
These likewise denote renewed activity
among the nations foes and In the espion-
age systems, and the Secret Service de-
partments will meet with puzzling prob
lens.
The early fall brings numerous diff
culties In the government of the Philip
pines. Destruction through tidal waves
will be reported from that section.
The general weather outlook is rather
equable. but there will be recurrence of
hot spells. Misty conditions are promised
at the opening of the month, dissipated
around the 4th and 9Th, with erratic winds
and slightly cooler temperatures Pre-
cipitation again manifests on 9th and
Great Britain Rights Reserved.