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The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1916-02-08
NEWSPAPER MEN DO NOT
MAKE POPULAR CANDIDATES

Speaking of newspaper men in poll
ties, it was related the other day in
a prominent Austin butcher shop that
newspaper men historically, were un-
able TO "get by with majority of
the suffrages of the voting population
in their unfrequent efforts to break
into office. 1t was cited that Harms
worth, the owner of the London Times
and several other English dailies, got
nowhere until he was knighted by the
Crown; that Horace Greeley died of
grief because he would not stick by
his Job as editor of the New York
Tribune and cut out the itch for office +;
that Henry Watterson had nothing 20
10 but edit the Louisville Courier; that
Hearst was failure as candidate
and success im the newspaper game
that Bryan has never been elected
since he started the Commoner; that
VIM Booth of the Tonopah Bonanza
got first class licking at the polls
four years ago and that Tom Parker,
once of the Battle Mountain paper,
got his medicine at the hands of the
good voters of Lander county. Pom
dering over this brief as we asked the
butcher TO charge up chunk of bacon
we resolved again never TO be a candi
date so long as there might be a stunt
left us in the realm of the Fourth Es
tate.-Austin Reveille.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1916-02-08
WOMEN ARE NOT
WANTED IN ALASKA

In another column of this paper,
says the Valdez Miner, we publish an
advertisement from a buxom young
lady of forty-fve years, who desires
to take unto herself an Alaskan meal
ticket. Just what reasons possess her in
her lucid moments to want an Alas
kan bachelor of ffty-five or sixty for
help-meet, passeth our understand
ing. Had she asked for the additional
inducements of a good claim and
bad cough we might have manifested
an interest.
We do not wish to throw any cold
water upon this coy and blushing
damosel of forty-fve summers-and
winters-but we would rise to remark
in passing that if she succeeds in land
ing a Valdez bachelor she viii have to
be some strategist. Not with -four $40
a barrel and coal higher than a blonde
soprano IS voice in a country choir.
We could advise our correspondent
to give up her dreams of idle dal-
lance where the Valdez glacier grows.
Lay your alabaster cheek on some Sc
attic prohibitionist wishbone, and
imagine you are in Alaska. Not that
Valdez lacks good men and true, who
could break trail for many, many
frosty winters for the woman his
heart desires, but we likewise have
many fair df.msels, who are competent
and willing to break trail for the bach
elors-so there you arei
We have no wish to blast the mas
cent hopes of a Seattle miss of forty
five summers; but by the time spring
has burpeoned. and the plaintive cry
of the whippoorwill is heard calling
its tender love notes to its mate, our
hale and hearty bachelor of sixty-ive
summers will be mushing over the
bleak and barren hillsides, clad in a
red undershirt and optimism, seeking
grubstake for the next winterl
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1916-02-08
FIVE MILLION A(RES TIMBER
LAND IN THIS DISTRICT

The forest service, like any other or.
ganization with a product to sell, has
the goods on the counter where they
may be inspected and judgment form
ed as to their value.
Nearly five million acres of timber
lands within the forests of district 1
have been estimated or "cruised, -
and the data on the amount, character
accessibility and value of the various
bodies of timber assembled at conven-
lent points, so that the prospective pur-
chaser may secure, without trouble, in
convenience or expense the informa-
tion he must have before making in
vestment and undertaking numbering
operations on any scale.
The cruising' of this great acre.
age of timber land has taken eleven
years, but has been taken up more
aggressively since 1908, when a special
corps of trained men was organized
for the work These men go out into
the forests in the spring, as soon as
the snow has disappeared, and con
tinue the work until late in the fall.
Each crew, usually of six men, is SUP
ported by a pack train in charge of an
expert packer, and goes out equipped
for a long stay.
In cruising a watershed or large
body of timber five to ten per cent of
the area is covered in such a way as
to obtain representative figures for
the entire stand Besides the esti-
mates, which are recorded in detail, q
map is made of the country covered.
Very frequetly the region has never
Il. mt 40
note the changes from the old guess
work map shown in the new map, bas-
ed on survey.
The value of timber depends largely
on its accessibility, and the cruisers
take into account the various factors
Of topography, distance from market,
costs of building roads and other i'm
provements necessary to facilitate
transportation to market. Careful at
tention is given to probable costs of
logging and milling the timber. With
these and other salient factors care
fully worked out, and the wholesale
prices of the product known, it is pos
sible to arrive at stumpage price
which takes into account a fair mar
gin of profit.
All of the data thus secured are
compiled in a report, and if there is
immediate demand for the timber
cruised, it is advertised for sale.
Several advantages are pointed out
in the purchase of government timber.
The operator does not purchase the
land, and does not pay interest or taxes
on land or timber. He merely puts up
moderate deposits to cover the value
of timber in advance of cutting. Gov
ernment patrol reduces the danger of
fire. Contracts are made with view
to meeting current lumber trade con-
ditions, and securing proper condition
of the forest after cutting operations
have been concluded.
All the timber sale operations are
based on the cruise of the timber, and
with the large amount of timber al
ready cruised, the forest service is
usually able to lirect an intending pur-
chaser to a tract of timber that will
suit his particular needs.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1916-02-08
GREAT FUTURE FOR
FALLoN PROJECT

The Fallon reclamation project has
great FUTURE said Arthur p. Davis,
chief engineer of the reclamation SER
vice, who visited the project yesterday
and is in Reno today, says last night g
Gazette.
"The project has not been doomed
like many other projects and from my
observations, is in a splendid condition,
with plenty of good land for home
steaders. There are a few farms that
need drainage but generally speaking
the project is one of the best in the
west and will stand a great deal of
developing.'
When asked concerning the propos-
ed scheme of having the government
clear the land and make it ready for
the homesteaders to raise a crop the
first year, paying for the improve
ments on the same 20-year basis as he
now pays for the land, Mr.. Davis stat
ed that the scheme was good one and
one that would do untold good if put
into force, but according to the law
the government can not do this work.
There has been no bill introduced in
this session of Congress to allow the
government to undertake this propo-
sition, and according to Mr.. Davis,
there have been no steps taken to in
troduce such bill.
Aside from the Fallon reclamation
project, Nevada needs several irriga-
tion plants,'' said Mr.. Davis. cit IS
chiefly a stock raising state, especially
in the northern and eastern portions
and if water sources are developed the
ranges will be greatly benefited and
will add materially to the value of the
state lands.
"The work being carried on by the
state and the university in locating
these water sources should be given
every support. The government can
not experiment and locate the water
sources, but once they are located the
government can help in developing
them and can encourage private enter
prises to put in pumping plants.'
Mr.. Davis is on his way to Boise to
inspect the irrigation project there.
He was entertained today at lunch
con at the Riverside hotel, where he
spoke and was guest of Dean Scrug-
ham at the university and at the Com
mercial club. He will leave tonight for
Boise
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1916-02-08
sWEDE FROM COPPER
CANYON PROVES HERO

Associated Press dispatches of the
past week made mention of a man
whose identity was not learned who
volunteered to swim the Tia Juana
river at the height of the food in an
attempt to re-establish telegraphic
communication after San Diego had
been cut off from the outside world
for more than four days.
In the first attempt the unknown
hero narrowly escaped with his life,
being swept away by the raging tor
rent, and he was rescued by party
of Indians who formed a human life
line by joining hands on the river
bank at the bar which obstructs the
mouth of the river They succeeded ia
dragging him to safety just inside OF
the breakers which rage and roar with
out ceasing at the point where the
river flows into the Pacific ocean.
Paying no attention to those who as
sured him that he was going to certain
death he made the attempt once more
and succeeded in landing on the San
Diego bank, dragging with him light
rope to which was attached tele-
graph wire, and the southern city was
once more in touch with the outer
world.
1t has since transpired that the un-
known hero was none other than Fred
Rosberg, of Copper Canyon, who left
here a month ago TO visit the San
Diego Fair and the races at Tia Juana.
A purse of 800 which was presented
to him by the business men of San
Diego was returned by him with the
request that it be used for relief pur-
poses, together with his personal check
in the sum of twenty dollars, drawn
upon the Horton Banking company or
Battle Mountain.-Seout
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1916-02-08
SEVERE GALE WRECKS
BUILDINGS AT PIoCHE

Several buildings were either de-
moished or damaged when a big gale
swept down upon Phoebe, the mining
town. Buildings were picked up and
twisted, and in several instances re-
duced to fragments. The new struc-
ture built by the Doris Mining 6 Mil
ing company was demolished.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edwin Price narrowly
escaped death when a large timber
crashed into the dining room of their
home, head-on, upsetting table adm
overturning a lamp. The home of
James E. Price was picked up, hurled
into the street and turned upside down.
Many windows were broken and chin
neys toppled over.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1916-02-08
NEVADA STUDENTS AT
ANNAPOLIS PASS EXAMINATION

Notwithstanding the fact that 220
students failed at Annapolis in the
semi-a annual examinations held last
month, all the young men from this
state attending the school passed with
creditable grades The examinations,
according to reports from Annapolis,
were among the hardest ever conduct
ed by the academy.
Nevada has five young men at An
napolis: Orrin Wood and Lieut., Grant
Marsh, of Minden; James Fife, j. X.
Redman and Carter Anderson, of Reno.
Lieut.. Marsh was graduated in 1910,
but is taking a postgraduate course.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1916-02-08
TAX RATE FIXED
BY COUNTY BOARD

The board Of county commissioners
finished up the work of the February
session last evening and adjourned.
Permission was granted to w. H..
Cooper and Lay Bros. to kill wild
horses, upon fling a bond in the sum
of $4,000
At 2 O'Clock yesterday afternoon
bids for the county advertising and
job printing we're opened by the board.
A joint bid was submitted by the Sill
yer State and Humboldt Star and one
by the Lovelock Publishing company.
Upon motion, all bids were rejected.
An order was made alternating the ad-
vertising monthly between the Silver
State and Humboldt Star, at eompen-
sation of 1925 per month, and 1t was
further ordered that the job printing
be given the Lovelock Publishing com
pany, at the prices that prevailed last
year.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1916-02-08
ART EXHIBIT At
GRAMMAR SCHOOL

A series of entertainments will be
held at the Grammar school, beginning
tomorrow afternoon and ending Friday
evening. The program will consist of
readings, recitations and songs, and ex-
hibitions of pictures. The afternoon
programs will commence at 2:20 and
the evening programs at 1880 O'Clock.
An admission of ten cents is asked.
This exhibition of pictures is one of
more than ordinary interest. IL consists
Of carbon photographs and engravings,
loaned by the Elson Art Pub. Co, Inc,
Belmont, Mass. The collection is a
large one and contains only the verv
best reproductions of the masterpieces
of art of different countries and pc
RODS Nearly every gallery and eoun-
try in the world would have to be Wis
tied 10 see the original pictures which
are here brought together in one col
lection.
The collection comprises two hun
dred subjects representing all the prin-
cipal schools of are and including many
reproductions of sculpture, architect
ure, and important views from nature.
Few collections have ever been brought
together which so completely cover the
history of art Of all times as this A
catalogue will be on sale at the exhi-
bition hall.
No city or town should be indiffer-
ent to the culture and refinement of its
people. 1t is part of the school work
to inculeate these qualities in the chill
dren through whatever means il has
at its disposal. The wholesome and re-
fning influence of pictures of the right
4 H. 4 IL
orally recognized as one Of the most
valuable means Of securing this end.
The funds for purchasing such pictures
as well as an opportunity TO make
selection from a very large number, is
secured by means Of the exhibition.
The larger the attendance, the greater
the number Of pictures that can be Sc
cured for the schools.
We hope you viii not fail to visit the
exhibition, and believe you viii be
fully repaid for the slight trouble and
expense in the pleasure and profit you
will gain for yourself, besides helping
on the work.
The following series of programs has
been arranged:
WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON, Feb. 81
|. Snow Song (Lullaby)-Second and
Third Grade girls.
2. Reading, Westminster Abbey
Geo. Becker.
3. Song. 81 Know a Little GirlD-
Fourth Grade boys.
4. Reading, "Freneh Artists Julia
Brandon.
WEDNESDAY, EVENING
/. Clark Hark The Larki''-
Eighth Grade girls.
,. Vocal Solo-Miss Morrison.
3. Reading, Ancient Architecture
Helen Dueker.
4. Living Picture, "Priscilla.
3. Solo-Rev Willis.
6. Living Picture, "Supper Time "
THURSDAY AFTERNOON
!. Dutch Lullaby-Fifth and Sixth
Grade girls.
2. Reading, "Stratford on Avon"-
Paul Ford.
3. Minuet-Fourth Grade girls.
4. Reading, "Dutch Artists Helen
Mangan.
FRIDAY AFTERNOON
Song, "Call to Arms" - Eighth
Grade.
Reading Tucker.
FRIDAY EVENING
Solo-Rev. Willis.
Living Pictures, cage of limo
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1916-02-08
LOCAL WEATHER REPORT

Following is the report of the local
Weather Bureau for the twenty four
hours ending at a. m. today:
Highest temperature yesterday, AZ.
Lowest this morning, 33.
Mean temperature yesterday, AZ.
Normal temperature yesterday, 80.
Prevailing wind direction, S.W.
Weather forecast fer Winnemueca
and vicinity: Unsettled weather to
night and Wednesday.
RAY T.. FISHER.
Official in Charge.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1916-02-08
TEMPERANCE EXERCISES AT
THE NJ E. SUNDAY SCHOOL

temperance program is being pre-
pared by the officers and pupils of the
local Sunday school of the Methodist
church, and viii be presented on Feb.
ruary 20 commenting at GAS a. m. and
occupying also the regular Sunday
school hour The children have mani
Tested a spirit Of remarkable interest
in their willingness TO take part in
these exercises and thus the success Of
this movement to impress the great
temperance principles upon the future
manhood and womanhood of our com
munity is practically assured. The
presence Of every one interested in
this great issue is cordially requested,
and that should include every sane
thinking person in Winnemueea.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1916-02-08
TWO RACE MEETS TO
BE HELD IN RENO

The State Agricultural Society has
renewed the lease on the Reno race
track for one year to the Reno Fair
and Racing association, the same or
ganization that conducted the race
meeting last year.
IL is the plan of the company TO
hold two meets during this year, the
first in June and the second in Septem-
ber or early in October. Jake Sehas is
to be in full charge of the venture and
the races that viii be held
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1916-02-08
APPOINTED MEMBER OF
POSTAL EXAMINING BOARD

Miss Pauline Wuertle has been ap-
pointed by the Washington department
"a member of the examining board fol
this postotfice. One more member will
be named and the two will examine
into the qualifications Of all apph-
cants for positions in the local post
office
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1916-02-08
TWo.ToN JEFFREY TRUCK
FOR NORTHERN STAGE LINE

Sunday c. f. Haviland, of the Win
nemueca Garage, received two-ton
Jeffrey Quad truck. A new body has
been fitted to the machine in the shops
of the garage and it will be placed on
the northern stage route to carry par
cells post and express. It's maximum
speed is IL miles per hour.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1916-02-08
MINING COMPANY INCoRPo-
RATED BY WINNEMUCCA MEN

Incorporation papers for the Little
Conqueror Mining company have been
filed with the secretary of state. The
capitalization is placed at $4,000
with stock at the par value of 81. The
ineorporators are Virgin Geer, G. ..
Misner and o. l.. Geer, all of Winnie
mueca. Carson News.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1916-02-08
KExALL REMEDIES
The Guaranteed Remedies

Put up in ideal form-350 in all
one for each bodily i'll. Rexall Rene
dies are guaranteed to do just what
we say they will do-guaranteed to
give you entire satisfaction, or your
money back.
Rexall Remedies are sold only at the
REXALL STORE.
EAGLE DRUG c., Inc,
-advt. Phone 4S3.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1916-02-08
STAR SHOE SHOP UNDER
NEW MANAGEMENT

The J. /. Star shoe shop has been
bought by NJ Boretsky, Salt Lake
City man All work win be done under
the Goodyear system, and guaranteed
satisfactory Special attention will be
given to all country trade. Work sent
in will be returned the next day. Rea-
sonable prices. Bridge street, Winnie
mneca Nevada. -advtd. 101
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1916-02-08
MAILING NOTICES OF REPUBL--
CAN STATE COMMITTEE MEETING

George Sanford, chairman of the
Republican State Central committee,
is mailing out notices to the members
of the committee, notifying them Oh
the meeting which will be held Feb
ruary 26, 1916, at the Golden hotel, in
Reno.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1916-02-08
CLERK WINS SUIT
AGAINST RENO ATTORNEYS

Judgment for $500 in favor of w.
f. Lowery and against Sweeney \
Morehouse, attorneys, has been ren'
dered in the justice court at Reno as
the result of a suit fled by Lowery 10
recover $500, which he claimed to have
posted with the attorneys as a guaran-
tee of his honesty while acting as their
clerk and occupying their offices.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1916-02-08
ENJOYABLE DANCE AT WINNEVA
HALL SATURDAY EVENING

Another enjoyable ball was given at
Winneva hall Saturday evening, the
music being furnished by Gardner 5
orchestra. These parties, which are
given by the hall management every
Saturday evening, are growing in pop
ularity.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1916-02-08
DIR. WENDELL TEAM WINS LAST
NIGHTS BOWLING TOURNAMENT

At the Overland bowling alley, last
evening, Dr. A. A. Wendell's team won
from Dave Christian s team, best two
out of three closely contested games.
Thursday afternoon, from 2 until
4:3O o O'Clock, the alley viii be turned
over to the ladies'
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1916-02-08
UTAH COAL FOR SALE BY
A. G. FISHBURN & co

Utah IS best Bear coal sold at the
Winnemucca Cash Store. Call and see
samples and place your order while
there is coal in the market.
A. G. FISHBURN & CO,
First National Bank Bldg.
-advt.tf. Phone IA.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1916-02-08
IMPROVING INTERIOR OF
WINNEMUCA STATE BANT

Today painters are at work deeorai
ing the interior of the Winnemuee
State Bank building.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1916-02-08
CALIFORNIA HOLT

Specialist in scalp and face treatment,
Hairdressing, Shampooing and mani
curing. Room 2, Overland Hotel.-ady.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1916-02-08
AUTO SERVICE

viii take passengers any place, -
regular rates, using a 40 b. p. Case car.
]. b, DAVIS.
-advt Teleohone 172A
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1916-02-08
Establish Tax Rate

Yesterday afternoon the board con
sidered the budget submitted by Audi
tor German, Treasurer Hoenstine and
Assessor Organ, and the county and
town rates were finally established as
follows:
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1916-02-08
Total for Winnemueea, s2.964

Last year the Winnemueca rate was
$1,000, and the reduction in the rate
this year is due to an increase of
141ses in the assessed valuation or
dered by the State Tax commission.
For Loveloek the town rate was
fixed at $160, which makes the total
rate s2954, as against $3.50 for last
year In addition to the increased
valuation noted above, considerable
new territory has recently been taken
into the Lovelock town limits, which
reduces the tax rate accordingly.
Fffasa5...l.. 4. "a IT.. - 1T 80
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1916-02-08

eeDiamonds and Hearts. "-advt.tf.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1916-02-08

"Diamonds and Hearts. ."-advttf.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1916-10-13
HOW W. C. MCDONALD USED HIS HIGH POSITION
As GOVERNOR TO CRUSH 4 SMALL COMPETITOR IN
The CATTLE BUSIAESS--AND A WOMAN At THAT

Chief Executive of New Mexico Is Charged by Lifelong Neghbot
With Utilizing Official Power to Well Nigh Ruin Her Little Enter
prise, That His Livestock Syndicate Might Wax Fatter-A
Pretty Tale, indeed
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1916-10-13
and Walton Abandon
Mcdonald to His Finish

HEADS OF DEMOCRATIC TICKET SPLIT IN FIRST WEEK OF CAM.
pNeN-cANDroATEs FOR CONGRESS REFUSE TO TAKE ON
HEAVY LOAD OF GU5ERNAToRAL TWINS AND HIKE TO THE
DISTANT SAN JUAN, WHILE MCDONALD PERSONALLY CONDUCTS
PECOs.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-09-06
HOUSE OF GOLDEN WINDOWS"
(Virginta.)

Tho amusement seeking public. when
they SIG cleo Ridgley and WallaC" Reid
in tho Jesse l.. Lasky production or
The House OF the Golden WINDOWS.
Paramount Picture which VIII be the
attraction at tn" Virginia today ana
Thursday will b. given an opportunity
10 seq probably for the first time an Oil
yu~her in action.
To secure this Cush"r was ono Of mo
n,r>, difficult and unusual tasks ;he
t,aSkv company has had TO perform.
In ore'cr 70 discover a we'll that would
sunut high in The mir. many difficulties
were encountered. Finally Gc"rE" Mel
ford. the director. learned Of 81 we'll that
had h. on Il rusher but which was then
abandoned. With a company OF on drill
IRIS and equipment. tho l.asky Company
leased - small plot Of ground near an
abandoned we'll, and began tn bore" the
oil sands were finally reached ana n0ih-
NIX happened In desperation II was
,l",.idcd TO shoot" the we'll. Nearly one
hundred gallons Of nitro Slyr"rln" were
lowe rcd and when everything was IN
readiness. Cleo RidElcy touched the
r.iuugcr which caused the explosion.
Suddenly the whole ground seemed to
or.n-tho hug" derrick blew up in the
mir and fell In Il thousand pieces. and q
column nr oil shot fully a hundred feet
il, Tho air. Everyone in the Lasky party
was Grrnrhed with tho greasy fluid. hut
he camera mon cranked hravcly away
ami hernrc III" we'll rec"rt"d tn it's nor.
NAL flow. nearly four. hundred feet Of
tillm showing the spoutinG oil was Sc
cured.