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The daily progressive-miner., 1916-12-15
S. L. ATKINSON IN TOWN.

MT. s. L. Atkins, the assistant keeper of the Lincoln Rock Lighthouse, ar rived last Wednesday from the station on a six-week vacation, and will visit with his family while in town, mean while will keep himself busy clearing and otherwise improving his home stead in Newton. MT. Atkinson says that it gets pretty lonesome at the sta tion only one man to talk to.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-12-15
Beheaded 12O Persons.

BRESLAU, Germany, Dec. 15.-With a record of 120 beheadings, Lorenz Schwietz, Prussia's official headsman, has just retired at the age of 67 years after holding his unenviable position for 16 years.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-12-15

Councilman William T. Mahoney was a northbound passenger on the Spok- ane last evening for Juneau. MT. Ma honey was called north on business but expects to return on one of the next boats.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-12-15
THE DRY SQUAD
 MAKES ANOTHER
 RAID IN SEATTLE
American Cafe is Visited And Furniture is De-
 moIished.

SEATTLE, Dec 15.-Again the dry squad yielded the big stick. Last eve ming the members in a body visited the American Cafe and after searching the establishment. charged the owners of selling liquor and proceeded to de- molish all the furniture. The damage done to the place will exceed ten thou sand dollars, according to the owners estimate.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-12-15
HUNS AGAIN lMPRIS0N
 BELGIAN CARDINAL

AMSTERDAM, Dec. 15.-The Ger man authorities have again confined Cardinal Mercier to his palace. His fearless utterances against the brutal deportation of the Belgians was the reason given by the German officials for their action.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-12-15
RUSSIANS are RETREATING

BERLIN, Dec. 15-A correspondent on the Rumanian front says that the Russians are retreating from their pos ition and are leaving village after will lage in flames. The report says that when the order is given to leave vil- lage, fire is set to all public buildings
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-12-15
MEN ARE BURIED
 IN BURNING RUINS

PETERBORO, Ont, Dec. 15.-When an explosion in the engine room of the Quaker Oats plant blew down the walls of the building here yesterday, they buried an unknown number of employ ees in the ruins, which immediately caught fire.
 Twelve have already been rescued and taken to a hospital, severely in- jured
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-12-15
Austrian Ambassador Assured
 Of Safe Conduct.

LONDON, Dec. 15.-According to an official statement issued this morning, the refusal by the Entente Allies to assure safe conduct of the Austrian ambassador to the United States from Austria, has been revoked.
 The Entente Allies nave agreed to his safety.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-12-15
MAY WHEAT TAKES ! DROP

CHICAGO, Dec 15.-The stock eX- change created a surprise this morn ing when it announced that the May wheat had taken a drop of eight cents Many are inclined to unload as they fear a much lower drop when the gov ernment investigators make their re port.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-12-15
TWO ESCAPED CONNECTS.

SAN RAFAEL, Cal Dec 15.-The two convicts who escaped last Thurs day from the San Quentin prison and for whom search has been made, were found today in Warden James A. John ston's house here.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-12-15
NEW FOREIGN MIN-
 ISTER FOR RUSSIA

PETROGRAD, Dec. 15.-M. Pokrov- sky, the comptroller of currency for the Russian empire was relieved of his duties and appointed Minister of For eign Affairs.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-12-15
BUSINESS INCREASING.

T. Matheson, an experienced plum Der of Juneau, arrived last night from the north to take a position with E. R. Olson, the new plumbing shop in the Koel building who only recently began doing business here. MT. Olson said this morning that he had force of four men now and was kept busy nearly all the time "Ketchikan is a good town" he said.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-12-15
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:: ALASKANS ARE Z. ENTERTAINED.

.:. SEATTLE, Dec. 15-The exc . :. cutlve committee of the Chamber . z. of Commerce entertained at lun- . .:. cheon the following prominent . z. Alaskans who are now here on . .:. either business or pleasure. Those . .:. present were: J. J. Daly, of Ketch- . z. ikan, B. M. Behrends, banker of . :. Juneau, J. w. Troy, editor of the . :. Juneau Empire, Charles Heron, . :. owner of the Anchorage Times, . :. E. F. Medley of Cordova, John L. . :. McGinn, attorney of Fairbanks, . .:. and others.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-12-15

Mir. Charles H. Cosgrove was among the passengers leaving on the Spokane for Juneau last evening. MT. Cosgrove is north on a short business trip and will be joined by Miss Marie Mooney who is at present visiting in that city on his return trip home.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-12-15
THE CREW IS SAFE

EUREKA. Dec. 15.--Every member of the wrecked American submarine was rescued last evening, but the yes sel will likely be a total loss, reports the captain
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-12-15

Mrs. V. A. Peterson, wife of Agent Peterson of the Pacific Steamship com panies, left last evening for her old home in Douglas to spend a few weeks with her parents Mir and Mrs. Liljes- srand, of that city.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-12-15
MOVEMENTS OF BOATS

Admiral Watson, tonight. Alameda Monday night Prince Rupert Tuesday night.
 NoRTH1uUND Prince Rupert Saturday night. Mariposa Monday night. Princess Sophia, Monday night.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-12-15
VIRGINIA FOR WILSON.

WHEELING. Dec 15.-OGcna count of the returns of the late elction which has just been completed, gives Wilson one electoral vote over Hughes if is announced this morning
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-12-15
DOLPHIN SOUTHBOUND.

The Dolphin arrived from the north last evening at 10 o'clock and sailed for the south with two steerage pas sengers for Seattle at 1130.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-12-15

E. J. Tribrock and Tom Thompson employees of the Northwestern Fish cries company, on the West Coast, re- turned from trip south last evening on the Spokane. They are registered at the Stedman.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-12-15

COPENHAGEN, Dec. 15.-A dis patch from Massey, the new seat of the Rumanian government, says that the Rumanian Premier rendered his resig- nation last evening.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-12-15

J. H. Nichoalds, representing the Ar mour company, in Alaska, arrived from the north last evening and.I stopping over for few days on business for his firm. He is registered at the Stedman.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-12-15

J. A. Gustafson returned last evennig on the Spokane from a trip thru sun ny California and is registered at the Stedman.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-12-15

As the alleged ancestors of some of our old families Adam and Eve have much to answer for.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-12-15

Andrew Miller, of Craig, arrived from the south last evening on the Spokane and is registered at the Sted. man.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-12-15

H. w. White, of Seattle, is a guest at the Stedman having arrived on the Spokane last evening.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-12-15

When man is sure of womans sympathy he adds from 50 to 100 per cent to his choicest hard luck st6fies.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-12-15

J.V. Griffiths of Seattle is registered at the Stedman.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-07-08

aary to hear testimony on the points
OF difference and the case was finally
called for TRIAL today.
This morning it seemed that a ba-
SIS OF settlement would be reached
by taking the 1915 valuations of the
lands involved, as fixed by the State
Board of Equalization, and applying
them as the valuations for 1914. the
costs OF the suit being divided. But
1t is understood that the defendants,
after having practically agreed to this
settlement, withdrew from it and the
case Will go to trial tomorrow morn
ing
The plaintiffs are represented in
court by L. A. Gibbons and Judge /.
n. French of Reno, and the defend
ants by Attorney General Thatcher
and District Attorney Powell.-Hurn-
bOldt Star
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-07-08
Compromise Off;
Case Will Be Tried

For time today it seemed that a
settlement was in sight of the suit
brought by the ninety-fine Humboldt
county taxpayers against the Nevada
lax commission, the plaintiffs con
testing the land valuations as fixed
by the lax commission in 1914. But
this afternoon the settlement was
called off by the parties and the case
will come up for trial before Judge
Quicker at 10 o'clock tomorrow morn
ing, unless some basis of agreement
is reached in the meantime.
Last year the parties to the suit en-
tered into a stipulation by which
their respective appraisers were to
tx valuations on the lands involved
and these appraiscments were to be
presented to Judge Quicker. whose
decision was to be final where a dis
agreement was shown. The apprais-
ers, w. {. Noteware for the taxpay-
ers, and J. W. Sitton for the Tax
commission. submitted their reports.
but the variance in appraisements
was so great that it became neces-
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-07-08
Personal Mention

Z. S. Daugherty, superintendent OF
the Carson Water company, return
ed this morning from a weeks visit
to San Francisco on company bust.
mes. % = &
Prof J. f. Bray, after attending a
meeting of the Educational Survey
commission in Reno yesterday, re-
turned homs on this morning. ex-
press.
Governor Boyle returned home on
this mornings train from Reno,
where he had been attending a meet
ing of the Educational Survey COM
mission held in that city yesterday.
Mrs. Comeford and daughter Alice,
mother and sisterSo J. V. Comeford,
deputy superintendent of public in
struction, district No. 2, have been
visiting friends in Carson for a few
days and leave for Reno this even
ing. They will return to Carson
next week. Miss Alice Comcford is
one OF Oakland's popular and cf1cient
teachers and is a native OF Nevada
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-07-08
Officers Ensuing
Year Installed

At a meeting Of Capitol Rebekal
Lodge, |. 90. F., held last evening
the Officers for the ensuing SIX
months were installed. The installa-
ton work was done by District Dep
uty President Corinne Slngerland
and Grand Marshal Lille Sanger as
sisted by several past noble grands.
Following are. the officers installed:
Past Noble Grand, May Bath
Noble Grand, Laura Evans; Vice
Grand, Florence Harms; Recording
Secretary, Leta Bliss; Financial Sec
rotary, Lille Ryan; Treasurer. Kathie
Cliff; Warden, Ruth Kelley; Conduc-
tor, Honcra Sullivan; Chaplain. Val
lie Ruedy; r. S to \. G.. Bertha
Taylor; L. S. to \. c., Marie Haines;
K. 5. to V. G., Carrie Meder; L. S.
to V. g., Lillian DeJarlias: Inside
Guard, Alyce Clifford; Outside Guard,
Augusta Gosemerker; Musician.
Grace Jones.
Following the installation light re-
'reshments were served.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-07-08
Davis Home Scene
of Week s Enjoyment

The home of Mr.. ard Mrs. ]. T.
Davis for the past week has been the
scene OF gaity and merriment, Miss
Gwynne Davis having had as house
guests during that time Misses Helen
Hobbins, Alice Hobbins, Ethel
Fletcher and Rowena Evans of Reno
and Miss Garnctt Robinson of Hous-
ton, Texas. Miss Ruth Pyle and
Miss Eva Walker of Reno were also
OF the party, but left early in the
week for home.
A party at the falls west Of town
Wednesday evening. a hay ride in
the big wagon OF Ernest Folsom, a
swimming party at the Carson hot
springs and an afternoon tea yesrer-
day afternoon were among the en-
joyable events Of the week. There
were also some young gentlemen
friends present at times, but their
names have been forgotten, temper
tally.
The young ladies all left for home
on last evenings train with PROM
Use of another visit before the SUM-
mer season closes.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-07-08
Coast to Coast
On High Gear

An automobile passed through
Carson this afternoon on its way to
New York, bearing this inscription
pathfinder l2-coast to coast. high
gear over Lincoln Highway Sealed
by A. A. A. and Lincoln Highway as
ISOLATION"
This car. with w. A. Weidely and
Heine Schabler, left the San Diego
exposition grounds on July Sd, 60
ing through the San Joaquin valley
to San Francisco. to Sacramento
ColfaH, Truckee. Reno, into Carson
on high gear under the official super
vision OF the Sacramento Chamber
Of Commerce.
The gear is sealed and any attempt
to change would result in detection.
Carson City is the only deviation the
car will make from the Lincoln High
way. The trip will prove the range
or ability on high gear with twelve
cylinder Pathfinder car. The run
is being made under the auspices OF
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-07-08
CARSON VALLEY NEWS
Especial correspondence

One OF the saddest deaths which
has occurred IN the valley for some
time came to pass last Sunday night
when b. Cordova, a prominent sheep
man OF Carson valley. died OF pncu-
monia, having been sick but a few
hours. His funeral occurred last
Tuesday. Father Garland Of Carson
officiating.
The home OF Mr.. and Mrs. {. NJ.
tlenningsen was the scene of a very
pretty wedding last Sunday. Two OF
the most prominent young people Of
Carson valley were united: Edward
Settlemeyer son of MIR. and Mrs
William Settlemeycr, and Miss
Emma Henningsen, youngest daugh-
ter 81 Mr. and Mrs. G. w. Henning-
sen. Miss lrma Scttlemeycr served
as bridesmaid and Clarence Henning-
sen as best man. Rev Mnczel per-
formed the ceremony.
Acting in conformity to the wishes
OF the voters Of the Gardnervil,c and
East Fork school districts the coun-
ty commissioners passed the resolu-
ton which consolidated the two dis
tricts The trustees of the two dis
tricts Will meet for an election on the
18th OF this month
Rev. Thesis of Oakland. who has
been visiting with the Mcneil family
for nearly two months. has returned
to Oakland
Frank Holman, who has been a
resident Of Carson valley for a num-
Der Of years, has departed Tor WAL
lace, Cal
Among the visitors in Carson val
ley are Mr., and Mrs. A. Olson, Miss
Sadie krummes, Miss Thyra Soren-
son and Mr.. and Mrs. J. Karcnscn.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-07-08
M E. Church
Preach

Sunday school, 10 a. m. Preach
ing by the pastor, II a. m. Subject:
"Permanency of Vital Christianity. -
Epworth League. 7 p. m. Preaching
at . p. m. Subject: why Carson
Should Not Have Saloons"
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-07-08
Keep Out the Flies

Door and window screens, all
kinds and sizes. Will supply on short
Notice anything not in stock. Order
early. Sierra Nevada Wood and
Lumber Co. m16-tf
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-07-08

the Lincoln Highway association and
the party expects to land in New
York July 18th.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-07-08
LIGHT LUNCHES

Kelly & Lindsay VIII serve coffee
and rolls, cake and rolls at all
hours. J20-tf
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-07-08
See Bath
Dresses and Hats

See the new line OF net and silk
dresses, just in, latest patterns. En-
ceptionally low prices on all summer
hats at
j5-tf SWEETLAND & DAVIS
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-07-08
The Kaiser SAYS

Trink klein beer, trink nur Alfne,
at Goodies. Translated: The kaiser
says drink no beer, drink only Al
fine. jill
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-07-08
For Goodness Sake

Try Alfne, that good Nevada
drink, at Goodies. jl-ti
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-07-08
ELISHA LEE, Chairman

PR. ALBRIGHT. Gss : Msnsfer.
Atlantic Coas, Line Railroad.
l. W. BALDWIN, GssI Msnsssr
Central of Geor sia Railway.
c. L. BARDO, GssI Msnsr~.
New York. New Haven Il Hartford Railroad
g. II. COAPMAN, Wee P,esidsss
Southern Railway.
s.. COTTER, CssI Msnass,
Wabash Railway.
b. CROWLEY. Asst. Wee President.
New York Centrsl Railroad
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-07-08

Federal Inquiry or .
Railroad Strike?
impose country Additional BURDEN Transportation ec o $1eoeoo%
impartial Federari ~ ~ - ~ " ~ al
m With these employees whose
differences that could not be considered fairly and decided justly
Railroads Urge Public Inquiry and Arbitration
O employees
follows:
% : % S s:9:sa : S:e3 : .e ps s s
ds ] % RR6 % sPs ns bd the proposition A*"''
? $ : % % ] ss%%sss ;% :"* ID: :% ss '*
9S @ Sd$%aI eaa p %s::ug s %
x s% S. that ssasS:s: :S? ss as
Leaders Refuse Offer and Take Strike Vote
Leaders, the train service brherood the conference held
these leaders declare ion;wids nk
The Interstate Commerce Commission public
body to which this issue ought to be referred for these
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f. IT. =: ] = *a IT. ::::::* S ::5
OF sY Sd : S h: raid ts :d @ The
A Question For the Public to Decide
The grant
these employees now highly paid only
merits casah aeviw /
uhe
Nadonl Confre ecommu
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Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-07-08

n. D. MAHER. Vice. Pyesfiest.
Norfolk 4 Wesfer. Railway.
JAMES RUSSELL. Gss ] Mapsss,,
Denver Il Rio Grade IA iroad
4. NJ. SCHOfER. Resident Vice Pre-. :.
Pennsylvania Lines Vest.
". l.. Seldom. Vics-P,ssidssJ,
Seaboard Air Linz Railway.
4. J. STONE. Ike. Prsnssst.
Erie Railroad
6. 5. WAiD, Tscs-Psss. q Gss! M.
Sunset Csnrra Lines
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-07-08

No other body with such an intimate
knowledge of railroad conditions has such
unquestioned position in the public
fdencc.
The the railroads may charge the
public for transportation now largely
fixed by this Government board.
Out of every dollar received by the rail-
roads from the public nearly half is paid
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-07-08
A Question For the Public to Deci

G. H. EMERSON. Ges ! Msssss1
Great Northern Railway.
c. H. EWING. Cos Ms.ssn.
Phihdclphia 4 Reading Railway
E. W. GRICE. Gen I Sspf. 7,snsb..
Chesapeake Il Ohio Railway.
A. S. CREIG. Asst. 70 Rscsivsr,
St. Louis X San Francisco Railroad.
G. W. KOUNS, Con MsEs1er.
Atehison. Topeka i Santa Fe Railway
H. W. McM ASTER, Cen ! MasasU,
Wheeling Lake Erie Railroad
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-07-08
Leaders Refuse Offer and r

Leaders the brothehood the
lis the offer of railroads
and the employees the whether
these leaders declare nationwide strike.
The Interstate Commerce by the railroads
body which this ought be referred for these
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-10-07

Morning services by Rev. o. J.
Ordal at Our Savior's Evangelical
will be in Norwegian, while even
ing services will be in English.
Tho afternoou discoI1rse of the
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-10-07

A rally for the purpose of pre-
senting the future work Of the Ia
Friday night at the First Baptist
church. Mr.. ID. p. Henry has accept
ed the position Of superintendent
and will deliver an address. Among
those on the program are Rev. Il.
St. C. Osburn. Mrs. e. p Savage,
Mrs. George Osgood, Mrs. Lemuel
IA. Wells, Frederick Fl. Murray, and
d. p. Henry.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-10-07
TACOMACHURCH
NEWS AND NOTES

Associated Bible Students. at Odd
Fellows Temple, will be on the sub
ject of BE We Enlarged"
The Origin OF Sabbath" will be
Rev. sherman V. Warren's subject
for the morning sermon at Bismarck
Methodist. 1t is the first of a series
of sermons on the Sabbath question.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-10-07

The Pierce County Holiness Assn.
will meet Tuesday afternoon and
evening in the Missionary Alliance
hail. 903 G street. Sermons will be
conducted by Rev. r. V. 9. Dunlao
of Asbury NJ. f. church, and Rev. d.
p. Henry superintendent of the City
Rescue Mission.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-10-07

from his Omaha trip at 1920 to-
day. He will address a delega-
ton Of independent voters en-
route here, under the auspices of
the Woodrow Wilson Independ-
ent league, at Q o'clock this att
ernoon.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-10-07

Suggestive or risque film plaSN
Will be the topic of Rev. Delmer ii.
Trimbles evening sermon. He will
preach on The Apollo Purity and
Tacoma's Morals"
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-10-07

Professor Barden will deliver the
sermon at IL o'clock in the Imman-
uel Lutheran church.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-10-07
WILSON RETURNS
FROM BIG TRIP

United Press Leased wire)
LONG BRANCH, N. j., Oct. 7.
President Wilson returned
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-10-07

"Abraham's Conception of Heav-
en-" will be Rev. Robert IT, MILL
gan's subject for the morning SER
mon. In the evening he will speak
on rs a Iie Ever Justifiable?" Mrs
Chandler Sloan will sing at both
services.