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Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1917-11-17

The foundation for the new Mason
Valley Bank building has been com
pleted and the four walls are begin
ming to ASSUME proportions.
Mrs. Chas. Day and Mrs. Frank
Arentz, of Simpson, were among the
visitors and shoppers in Yerington the
fore part of the week
The Yerington Social League will
meet with Mrs. Geo. West next We'd
nesday November 2lst. A large at
tentance is desired.
Don't forget to see the war plav
The Tanks which will be shown at
the Rink Theatre Thursday for the
benefit of the Lyon County Red Cross
Chapter
The big closing out grocery sale at
Lam, Hanson & Netherton's store
this week brought many shoppers to
this city from this valley East Walker
section, and Smith Valley.
Mrs. +. s. Mayfield left for Oak
land on Tuesday. where she will a
wait Mr.. Mayfield's arrival From
Oakland they will go to Arizona for
the winter.
Mrs. H. Hironymous and Mrs. f.
J. Vicks spent the past week in Reno
visiting and shopping. Mrs. Vicks
will leave Monday for her home in
Ogden.
Mrs. J. l. Wilson has purchased the
Quinville home and will move in from
the ranch and establish the family re-
sidence in town for the winter. Frank
Qulnville was down from Bode to
complete the transaction.
W oid mas DCNn lCStlNtu IRAN SdIl
Francisco that the operation that G..
w. Webster contemplated was not
performed as the diagnosis proved
wrong. He is in a critical condition
now and recovery seems hopeless.
DR.. G. f. Leavitt, who accompanied
Mr.. and Mrs. Webster to San Francis
CO, is under the care of physicians him
self 1t is hoped that rest and care
will effect a complete cure, as the doc
tors condition is the result of arduous
| work.
Will. M.David. we'll known in Mason
Valley and who has been employed
at the Thompson Smelter for some
! time past, has resigned his position at
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1917-11-17
FREEMAN -PR|TCHARD

Miss Hazel Pritchard, formerly of
Smith Valley was recently married in
Reno to J. G. Freeman, of Fernley.
The wedding took place in Reno very
quietly, and friends of both parties
were surprised when the newly-weds
returned to Fernley where the groom
is employed by the S. p. Co.
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1917-11-17

a picked team OF Yerington's basket
ball enthusiasts will meet team OF
boys from the High School. The game
will be played in the high school gym
nasium, and promises to be a spirited
contest, as both teams have been prac-
tising with vim.
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1917-11-17

Miss Evelyn Sayes went to Fernley
Friday for a demonstration of her
work
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1917-11-17

Will. M. David. we'll known in Mason
Valley and who has been employed
at the Thompson Smelter for some
time past, has resigned his position at
that place and has accepted the chief
clerkship with the Riverside Mill Co.,
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1917-11-17

An exciting game of basketball is
expected next Thursday evening, when
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1917-11-17

The foundation for the new Masor
Valley Bank building has been com
pleted and the four walls are begin
ming to assume proportions.
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1917-11-17

Mrs Chas. Day and Mrs. Frank
Arentz, of Simpson, were among the
visitors and shoppers in Yerington the
fore part of the week.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-08

this year, and hence stumping will be
limited. War talk will abound; but
Washington is the place for war talk.
The law Office, or counting-room, or tav-
ern, in city, or town, or village, does
not compare with the big stone house
on Capitol Hill for the latest informa-
tion or misinformation from or about
"the front"
A recess of six weeks, if it is ordered
at the time suggested, will bring the
brethren back early in November, and,
of course, to remain. The resumed spe-
ciaf session will merge in the regular
session. which begins in December. That
will give good start before the Christ
mas holidays, which, as a rule, inter
fere with business.
And how about a holiday recess this
year? Last year suggestion was made
to omit it, but the turkey at home
Christmas day defeated it. Congress
insisted on the regular order. and went
home for the feast. But the coming
Christmas promises to be the most seri-
Gus in half century; and Congress
may decide to keep the wheels turning
at that time
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-08
Congress and 2 Recess.

A recess of six weeks-beginning
4bout the middle or Goth of September
- the latest suggestion. This assumes
that the revenue bill can be disposed
Of by the Senate in fortnight, and by
the conference committee in another
fortnight. Then a week or so for odds
end ends, and closing day.
But even this depends. Congress pro-
poses, and fortune disposes What
looks possible, and even easy, one day
may wear the opposite aspect the next.
Congress is here, and, of course, will
remain while there is need of its pres
ence in town.
The grind since the session began
while steady and trying. has not been
exhausting. Members have been stimu-
lated by new subjects. No American
Congress until now has ever had such
subjects TO consider and vote upon
There has been something in them of
interest to the business man, the poll
tieian, the constitutional lawyer and
the all-around man thinking these times
only of war and wars demands.
This, to repeat, has been stimulating
Men of fact and men of fancy have had
their minds turned in new directions
and found there much to entertain and
instruct them. No legislator has been
sleeping or even doing at the switch
Ginss early April. Hence, if recess is
taken it will not be because Congress
= tagged physically and intellectually
md needs a rest.
IN recess, what will the brethren dol
~ few campaigns are on the card fol-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-08
fammany and Public Ownership,

An enunciation Of principles by Tam
many Hall is usually accepted as an eff
fort by the organization to sense popu-
lar drift and feeling, and profit by
them. Hence the declaration by that
organization in favor of "the municipal
ownership and operation of all public
utilities, including traction. gas, cleo
trEity and telephones" will be con-
strued as simply political maneuver !;
that Tammany thinks the local public
IS ripe, or ripening, for such a change,
and that the thing to do is to promise it.
The issue is very much alive in New
York; is more discussed at present than
it has ever been before The socialists,
.who harp upon it, have nominated a
candidate for mayor. and are predict
ing vote of a hundred thousand for
him. Half that strength would mean
much In such race, on such an issue,
in that town. Private enterprises. OPP
Grating with enormous capital, control
the public utilities there today.
Tammany. we may also believe, is
expecting something from the eondi-
tons created by the war. 1t probably
thinks it sees state socialism advancing
all along the line, in large as in small
affairs, and that steps taken under the
necessities of this time cannot be re-
traced when peace has been restored ;
that government ownership and control
Of many public utilities will follow the
changes the public welfare is now de-
handing and securing.
This adds materially to the impor-
lance and the interest Of the New York
campaign. It is much to control the
metropolis Of America at any time on
any issue. The city enters into, and
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-08
Getting the Districts Quota.

Taxing yesterdays report as the basis,
and emitting the division from which
no returns as to acceptances and ex-
cmption claims have as vet been re-
ported. the local draft examinations
thus far work out about % per cent of
physical reflections That is, one man
in four has been found deficient. The
exemption claimants are slightly more
than one half of those examined, and
it IS assured that many of these claim
ants will be taken, on the ground of
insufficieney of excuse from service.
Steps have been taken to probe the ex-
emption claims thoroughly, so that no
invalid pleas will be admitted. Each
board is to have the service of an at
torney who will look closely into the
affidavits filed by the claimants The
Star, in compliance with the request of
the provost marshal general that they
be given full publicity. is print
ing as rapidly as they may be obtained
the names of the men who are fling
claims. and the grounds alleged for ex-
emption. so that the facts may be widely
known and any fragrant cases of de-
eeption may be disclosed 1t will be
difficult for a man without good rea-
son to evade service
In New York the percentage thus far
recorded is about one soldier in FIVE
men examined. This also gives full
eredence for the exemption claims
filed, many of which will be later
rejected, thus increasing the percentage
In that city, however, a condition pre-
walls which does not obtain here to the
same degree. Hundreds of the regis
trants summoned have not obeyed the
order to appear for examination, and
are now being rounded up as fast as
possible. 1t is believed that few Dis
trict registrants have disobeyed the sum-
mons, and these, too, are being sought.
Under the rules these men practically
lose their rights of exemption when
they are hailed to the boards for physical
examination
1t is evident that even with lib
eral percentage of claim reflections by
the boards the local quota will not be
filed without considerable inroads into
the registration list beyond the range
of the first call. Indeed. many more
have been already summoned in some
of the districts and still others must be
called. including yesterdays report
1902 had been examined, whereas under
the original quota call of twice the quota
first assigned 1853 men were summoned.
Disregarding the possibility of numer-
Gus claim reflections it would now seem
as though about $500 of the local 80 1927
registrants would be called for exami-
nation in order to produce the expanded
quota of 1,022 soldiers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-08
The Streak Of Death.

A remarkable picture was published in
Yesterdays Star, showing the streak of
torpedo in its course from a German
submarine to the side of a merchant
man. 1t illustrates an the most graphic
manner possible the narrow margin of
safety for those who go to sea in waters
infested by the Teutonic pirate craft.
In this case the torpedo by some re-
markable chance failed to explode, but
the man who, stood at the side of the
ship and snapped the button of his
camera did not know but that in the
rtAwt minute he would be blown into the
water. 1t was, remarkably cool exhi-
bition of nerve
In its flight from a submarine to its
mark a torpedo develops pace much
faster than either the U-boat or the
ship. 1t travels with almost 1.-The speed
of projectile. being launched by a
small firing charge. and carried forward
by a propeller operated by compressed
air. The submarine gunner must cal
culate many factors in discharging his
explosive missile, the distance of the
object. the speed of his own boat, the
speed of the victim craft and the eur
rents. The torpedo is sent naturally
ahead of the steamer, so that she will
run into it, if she proceeds on her mi
tial course and at her regular speed.
The torpedo has mark of several score
of feet, so long as the ship keeps broad
side on. 1t has been found that speedy
vessels are escaping destruction because
they move out of range and can maneu-
yer more quickly. In the case shown
by the photograph printed in The Star
the submarine was so close that the
merchantmen had practically no chance
to dodge or escape by change of course.
This was an exceptional condition, as
in post cases the torpedo is fred from
a considerable distance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-08
THE EVENING STAR, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST g. 1917

sometimes dominates, tie state political
equation, and the state the national
equation. A contest for governor will
come before 1920 rolls around; and
when 1920 arrives this country is GER
tain to be keyedsup to concert pitch, if
not higher.
Tammany could not hope to win on
the record. What it has done when in
power has given it an unsavory name
everywhere; and it iss now as it was
then. Hence, the introduction Of a
striking issue, now under wide discus
sion in both local and national affairs,
is a maneuver which will be watched
closely by both politicians and capital
lists. Tammany as a reformer and pace
maker presents itself in new guise,
which it may or may not carry off with
success
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-08
The Food Control Bill.

According to the Senates agreement
the food control bill, which has been
under discussion in Congress for many
weeks, will be voted on this afternoon.
Its passage is confidently expected, as
the general principle of the measure IS
approved by a majority Of the upper
house.
This bill gives the President vast
powers-powers greater, in fact, than
have ever been welded by American
executives. Only the emergency OF war
could justify so remarkable departure
from the general principle of American
government. Yet there is virtually no
public dissent from the measure that IS
now about to go upon the statute books,
for it is designed for the public welfare
and the President is confidently trusted
to execute it with scrupulous regard for
the we'll being OF the American people.
Under this law soon to be approved
the President can virtually control the
prices of necessaries The boarding of
food supplies is prohibited, storage is
regulated, price fixing for the extor
tion of unreasonable profits is put under
the ban of heavy punishment. The dis
tribution is facilitated. The United
States government is empowered in case
of need to take over the supplies of
necessaries and sell them to the people
and also to take for its own use what
It requires, even the plants necessary for
the production of materials.
The success of this law will. of course,
depend upon its administration. 1t is
fully understood in advance that the
execution of this system of food con-
trol will be intrusted to. Herbert c.
Hoover, who has already served the gov
eminent in preliminary works of food
conservation and whose experience in
Belgium was such as to justify con-
fidence that he will discharge this duty
eapably. He will be vested with enor-
nous power, under the President Such
an opportunity for service has rarely
been offered to any American.
: In one respect this prospective law
effects a revolutionary change in Amer
lean affairs Under its terms after
thirty days from its approval no foods,
fruits, food materials or feeds shall be
used in the production of distilled
spirits for beverage purposes during the
period of the war And if the Presi-
dent should find it necessary he may
limit, regulate. reduce or prohibit the
use of food materials in the production
of malt or Tinous liquors. In other
words, under this act during the war
there shall be no more distillation of
spiris for drink, and there may be no
more making of wine or beer. This. is
not a prohibition provision, for it does
not stop the sale of drink, though it
shuts off further production or impor-
tation. 1t is nevertheless an advance
toward the stopping of the liquor traffic
in the United States
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-08
Alert for the sRuture.

you've got lot ofsweeds in your
garden"
"pretty fine weeds, too, don't you
think7" rejoined Mr.. Crosslots.
"surely you are not nursing them
along!"
"Yes, sir I've been finding out that
so many new things are edible that Pm
holding out to see whether science won I
discover some way of frying the jump
son or stewing the burdock."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-08

The music critic who roasts the old
AStar Spangled Banner" should take
care to stand up when it is played, just
the same.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-08

The cost of war usually exceeds the
early calculation. Unfortunately it can
not be economically approached as a
luxury to be curtailed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-08

The kaiser based his early campaign
on the assumption that Belgium would
be overwhelmed by conscientious scru-
pies against war.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-08

Socialists who advocated putting
everything under the control of gov
eminent should be pleased with the
present tendency of events.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-08

Questions of transportation and dis
tribution can no longer be disposed of
by handing them over to the Interstate
Commerce Commission
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-08

Anti-conscription riots bring to at
tention about the most undesirable citi-
xens Theodore Roosevelt ever had occa-
sion to mention
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-08
Excessive Curiosity.

"Some people don't want the truth"
"Of course. they don't. A man is hap
pier these days if he doesn't keep look
ing at the thermometer
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-08

Fortunately Kerensky got matters suf
of sending Mr. Root back Immediately
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-08
Too BUSY,

A warrior bold with spurs of gold
Sang of the strife that stirs.
He never went. His time he spent
In polishing his spurs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-08

Germany has distributed so many iron
crosses that the metal may have to be
called in again and turned over to the
Krupps.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-08

When boiled down, Mexico's reasons
for requesting loan resolve themselves
into the fact that she needs the money
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-08

The Stacker is calculated to make that
once respected motto Safety first
ashamed of itself.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-08

1t is doubtful whether China has been
able to deliver the genuine goods after
promising either monarchy or a re-
public.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-08
Personal Freedom.

"A man has perfect right to drink. !"
cts too warm to argue. But it's a
sure thing he hasn't any right to do a
lot of things he thinks he has perfect
right to do after he has been drinking"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-08
Exception.

fight
II don't know. Our last cook didn't
stop to polish the stove"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-08

A technical question has arisen as to
whether ice cream is food Ask any
summer girl.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-08
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
A Summer Discussion.

"Whut's dem summer clothes you all
ris wearin'7" inquired Mr.. Erastus Pink
ley.
"Dat's Pallum Beach suit"
"Pailum Beach! Mebbe It's. But it
looks mo- like Coney Island to me-"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-08
A Vacation.

Glad to get started,
An glad to get back,
Feelin' light hearted
At hittin' the track.
Hurryin' past
With the turn of a wheel
In a steamcar so fast
Or an automobile.
Most overjoyed,
That the old cares are through.
Kind of annoyed
BY the cares that are new.
From friends you departed.
You're feelin' their lack.
Glad to get started
An glad to get back.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-08

Another great invention ought to be a
time lock that will shut up the mechan-
ical music at 1890 pm
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-07-08

A swimming suit as smart as this may
haunt itself on the beach without fear OF
comparison with its dressier sisters
Both suit and cap are Of striped knitted
wool Anuoie KoiomGnn iv!. from Lord : Id'io,
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-01-14
SEARCHING DESERT
 FOR LOST AIRMEN

San Francisco, Jan. 13.-Five civil ian auto searching parties, with five days provisions. were blowing the sand wastes of Northern Mexico in a rain storm hunting for Lieut.-Col. Harry c. Bishop and Lieut. W. A. Robertson, Jr., two army aviators lost in the desert without food or water since Wednesday.
 "No news yet" Col. w. E. Wilder telegraphed Western headquarters to- night The message added that the Mexican consul at CaleXico had tele- graphed the governor of Sonora had ordered out troop of cavalry to aid in the search.
 Brigadier-General Henry F. Mccain, adjutant general of the army. has telegraphed Western headquarters today from Washington that informa- tion has reached him indicating that Bishop and Robertson had been forced 10 land about 100 miles south of the border.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-01-14
MITCHELL TO SPEAK
 FOR NORRIS TODAY
Pastor of First Presbyterian Church Induces Famed Lecturer to
 Occupy Pulpit.

Because of unfavorable weather con- ditions, the Shriners called off the lecture on Uncle Sam, Soil and Soul, to have been delivered at the Shrln- CTS temple last night by c. c. Nit chell. one of the most Widely-knoWn and popular lyceum entertainers in the country.
 The people of Pine Bluff however, are not to lose opportunity of hearing MT. Mitchell, as he has accepted an invitation from Dr. ]. l. Norris to occupy the pulpit of the First Pres byterian church this forenoon at II o'clock.
 While Mr. Mitchell has an enviable reputation as a lecturer he does not always lecture, as that word is gen. erallv understood HumOr and wit intermingle with sane, serious facts, and he is an epigrammatist whose phrases stick.
 Mir. Mitchell recently staged the story of Job in Wichita, Kan, the Beacon of that town saying:
 "The Bible tragedy with its lone actor absorbed it's audience as tense ly and caused as many tears (mingled with laughter) as did 'Othello' of last week with it's company of actors, or any other drama on the stage"
 An attractive musical program will be part of the service.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-01-14
GROVER [. ALEXANDER
 TURNS DOWN CONTRACT
J. (. Smith and Harold Janvrin, Other Members cf Players Fraternity,
 Refusing to Sign.


 New York, Jan. 13.-Reports that Players Grover C.. Alexander, J. c. Smith and Harold Janvrin have re fused to sign contracts showed the significance. declared David l.. Fultz president of the Baseball Players fraternity. ;n a statement issued to- night.
 MT. Fultz added there may be many more refusals in the next few weeks
 He said attempts were being made by the owners to create the impres. sion that the salary question is in volved. He declared ,''is is not the case; that only one request. that hay ing to do with travelling expenses, has anything to do with money. Mr. Fultz stated the players are ready to have their grievances heard by an impartial tribunal.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-01-14
How to Sharpen Knife and Razor.

There are certain rules adopted by cutters for sharpening raZors. pocket knives, etc. "A raZor," said one of the craft, must be laid fiat on the hone, because it is hollow ground and re- Quires fine edge. But a pocket-knife requires a stiff edge, and the moment you lay it fiat on a stone so as to touch the polished side you injure the edge. It must be held at an angle of 20 to 25 degrees and have an edge similar to chisel.'
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-01-14
LITTLE ROCK GETS
 BASKETBALL PLAY

Little Rock was awarded the sec ondary basketball tournament, and Friday and Saturday, March 2 and 2, designated as the dates for play, at a meeting in Little Rock yesterday of the executive committee of the state interscholastc athletic association, of which Principal J. R. Allen of the Pine Bluff High school is president. Mr. Allen returned from Little Rock last night.
 The junior tournament was award ed to Crosset. where it was held last year. It will take place a week after the secondary tournament. the exact date to be announced later.