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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-02-26
SWEET PEA PLANTING
Now Is the Time TO Start Flower Car
dcnS. X. s. 4. c. Man says.

dcnS, "A. 5. y. L. Mah says
Manhattan. Kan, Feb. 26.-Now is
the time to plant the sweet peas. Ihese
Flowers are easily grown II the sou
is properly prepared and GOOD seeu Is
used, according to NJ. f. Ahearn' pio-
fessor of landscape gardening IN the
Kansas State Agricultural college.
Determination may be fastened by
soaking the seeds in warm water be-
fore planting" said Professor Ahearh'
.'The trench method is considered the
most successful way of planting. me
trench should be from six to eight
inches deep and a foot wide. Inc
bottom of the trench should be turned
and well rotted manure worked into
it Firm the soil and plant the seeds
in the bottom of the trench IN two
rows. six inches apart, one seed 10 an
inch in the row.
1.-The pit should be left open until
the plants appear and filled gradu-
aIIv as they grow This encourages
the development of long roots ana
gives the plant the ability to with
stand the hot summer months. II the
weather is cold when the plants flrst
appear, the pit should be partly filled
with dry leaves to protect them until
the warm weather. Thin the plants to
a distance of three inches.
"A trellis should be provided for
the vines. 1t may be made OF wire
netting, cross lrs being nailed be-
tween the uprights for support A
netting that Says causes injury to the
vines and is unsightlY. The trellis
should be from four to six feet high.
The tips of the vines should be clipped
when they attain a height of six feet.
More blooms will follow each pick
ing"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-02-26
"THIRsT BURGLARS" NOW.
Many Wichita Drinkers Steal Booze
Since They Cannot Buy 1t.

Wichita, Kan, Feb. 26.-With the
advent of the bone dry law in Kan
sas. the thirst burglar" has made his
appearance here. During the past
twenty-four hours the police depart
ment has been flooded with reports
of petty robberies, the majority of
which have TO do with loss of pri
vate stocks of beer. whisky and wines,
which had been laid by in anticipa-
ton of the present bone dry con-
dition of the state.
The police are working on the the
DRY that the guilty parties. overcome
by their thirst. have sought this meth
cd of quenching it, being unable to
leave the state for u short sojourn in
wet territory Silverware and other
valuables repeatedly have been left
undisturbed while entire supplies of
wet goods have been taken.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-02-26
TO SEIZE COAL OUTPUT
German Chancellor Authorized to
Take Over Fuel Production.

Amsterdam, Feb. ga telegram
from Berlin says that it is officially
announced the bundesrath has au-
thorized Chancellor Won Bethman-
Hollweg to claim. and. wherever nee
essary, to seize the whole production
of coal, Ignite, briquettes and coke in
Germany.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-02-26
Odd Dressing Tables

Stakeholder Oak Dressing Table. IS CTS
245O-Goiden Oak Dressing Table 1855
25oo-Goiden Oak Dressing Table,. 1850
l2oo-Mahogany Dressing Table. S.95
265o-Mahogany Dressing Table,. 1885
27-5o-Mahogany Dressing Table. 49, 21.95
25-oo-Birdseye Maple Dressing Table. 1895
2s5o-Birdseye Maple Dressing Table 1000
s2-So-Birdseye Maple Dressing Table. 1000
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-02-26
In the Drapery Department
You Will Find

All COlOred Drapery Materials at 1919 Off
All Cretonnes at 1879 Off
All Curtain Nets, by the yard, at 1919 Off
All Marquisettes and Scrims at 20eo Off
All Ready-made Net Curtains at 1870 Off
All Marquisette Curtains at $3.50 Off
All Ready made Scrim Curtains at $3.50 Off
All Cedar Chests and Mating Boxes 1907 Off
And many other good reductions on Lamps, ete
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1917-04-26
DUSTIN FARNTM AS "DAyID
GARRICK--FRIDA NIGHT

The good old days with their happy,
care-free views of life, are admirably
shown in the Pallas photoplay David
Garrick," released on the Paramount
program which is to be shown Friday
night at the American theatre.
The big scene in the old Nag's Head
tavern is wonderfully staged. In the
spacious room are gathered many
quaint types-the poet with his parch-
ment script; the sporting gentry with
their gamecocks that soon are in
deadly combat; the richly dressed
gentlemen of title, the prize-fight en-
thusiasts in friendly bout; the gam
ing tables with the solemn players
drinking from leather drinking mugs;
the now obsolete mannerists, all are
OF interest as being true-to-life touches
of bygone days. This atmosphere
frames a charming love story of the
great Garrick.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1917-04-26
HIGHWAY DIRECTORS NAMED
BY GOVERNOR BOYLE

The State highway directors, three
in number to have charge of the con-
struction of the State highways pro-
vided for in the new highway law,
were announced by Governor Boyle
yesterday.
The highway directors are James VI.
Leonard of Virginia City. superinte1-
dent of the Virginia & Gold Hill
Water Company, to serve for three
years; George X. Elder of Reno, ex-
pert accountant, to serve for two
years; w. B. Alexander of Reno, for
merly superintendent of the Montana
Tonopah mine at Tonopah and former
secretary of the Mine Operators AS
sociation. to serve for one year
The directors have the appointment
of the highway engineer under whose
immediate direction all highway con-
struction work will be done. The
salary of this official will be $4,000 a
year.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1917-04-26
HIGH H0NORS ACCORDED
FRENCH WAR COMMISSION
(By international News service)


WASHINGTON, April 26.- Amer
ica's time-honored and deep-rooted
friendship for France is being driven
home and emphasized by government
officials. Through streets brilliant
with the tri-color of the country of
Lafayette. the French war commission
was driven to the White House this
morning, where the members were
greeted by President Wilson in the
famous Blue Room. During the con-
ference the services of an interpreter
were necessary. because President
Wilson's French has suffered through
disuse. The distinguished visitors
were wildly cheered everywhere in
the city. Marshal Joffre was easily
the hero of the day, men, women and
children being eager to shake his
hand. The response OF the grizzled
veteran was cordial and high-spirited.
After the conference with the Presi
dent. the French commission visited
Vice President Marshall, Secretary Of
State Lansing, and lesser dignitaries.
They received every honor and mark
of welcome which the people of Wash
ington know how to bestow, and they
were apparently deeply affected by
the spontaneous demonstration.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1917-04-26
ROOT Will HEAD
RUSS Commission

WASHINGTON. April 26.-Follow-
ing conference which lasted several
hours, between President Wilson and
Elihu Root, at the White House. il Is
admitted that the former Secretary of
State has accepted the chairmanshlp
OF the commission which will shortly
go to Russia to fraternize and consult
with the provisional government of
that country. Root, upon being ques-
toned by press representatives. de-
clined to discuss any aspect of the
matter, saying any announcement
must come from the President. II is
learned from other quarters that an
of1eial statement will soon be made.
The appointment of Elihu Root to
head the American commission short
ly to go to Russia is considered the
biggest international development
since the United States declared war
to be an existing fact. Root, who is
frequently referred to as the worlds
greatest statesman, is familiar with
Russian affairs. His appointment
shows thai party lines are forgotten
by the administration in the nations
time of need, for Root is an old-guard
Republican and was a severe critic of
the President in the recent campaign.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1917-04-26
NOTED FEATURE
film FOR AMERICAN

When Thomas H. Ince had ex-
hausted all the Photographic possi-
bilities OF this sphere for pictures of
power to fit in his allegorical produc-
ton, Civilization" which opened at
the Criterion theatre last evening,
says the New York Press. he pene-
trated into Limbo to depict the tor
lures of the damned and mounted into
heaven to see what the recording an
gel had checked there regarding the
activities of the ages.
Pacifism is the purpose of the new
cinema-spectacle, hence 1t brings in
scenes of battle, combat on land,
sea fight, submarine torpedo destruc-
ton and aeroplane devastation. The
entire range of war is run that the
blessings of peace may be appreciated
more.
Statistically, it is said that the pro-
duction cost $1.000.000 in the making;
that it took year of Ince's time; that
10000 persons. not to mention regi-
ments of cavalry and artillery, were
employed. All this is believable.
Before the eyes of the audience
whole city is laid in ruins. Into the
picture steams fleet of real battle
ships, firing broadsides for the de-
struction of two vessels. AS a mat
ter of fact, the United States navy
loaned itself for one picture.
Ince, with his true artistry. has
sx,f@
story. The thread is attenuated. but
held consistently. 1t revolves around
a king who is too weak to resist the
public clamor for war, too vain TO
give up his dreams of military glory
When the war comes, the woman.
converted to the sisterhood of peace,
converts the count to her cause.
However, his duty to torpedo liner
bearing women and children is thrust
on him. After this holocaust he be-
comes an apostle of peace and is sac
rificed for his ideals.
Daring in the extreme is Ince's pic
turization of Christ in the second half
of the spectacle. Reverence never is
offended, although 1t did sound
strange for applause to greet His
figure. Through the picture the Sa-
viour was beheld in the spirit rather
than in the flesh.
After the opening scenes, those of
extraordinary natural beauty. the
movement, the romantic thrill of war,
was shown. BY some new effect in
nioturac fhace ware ruderenored with
a vivid haze of red.
In the second half of the produc-
tion Christ held sway-and the drama
took on the tone of morality play.
Wars havoc, its desolation. its at
tendant sorrows, dominated the tone
until, with the declaration of peace.
the homecoming of the troops is seen.
AS an allegory it rings true; as a
spectacle it is magnificent.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1917-04-26
Big ATTENDANCE AT
COLE BROS. SHOW

Cole Brothers show arrived in town
yesterday morning from Lovelock,
where it gave two performances on
Tuesday. The day in Winnemucca
was fine and large crowd witnessed
the street parade at II o'clock.
In the afternoon the tent was filled
by an audience estimated at from
1900 to 1900 people. all of whom were
well satisfied with the excellent per-
formance. The trained animals were
a revelation in that branch of the
show business and far superior to
anything of the kind heretofore shown
in this part of the country.
With few exceptions it was an old
fashioned circus. Instead of the old
time clown, with his topical songs,
there were several funny men, who
perambulated about the outside ring,
springing their ridiculous stunts; and
the circus odor was there, with the
exception of the lemonade, orangeade
having been substituted.
An evening performance had been
announced, but just as the afternoon
crowd was leaving the tent a sudden
and fierce wind storm swooped down
and it was deemed advisable to dis
miss the concert and lower the top.
The evening show was then cancelled
and the circus train left for Elko at
7 o'clock.
There were many people in attend
ance from outside county and north
ern points, Paradise Valley being es-
pecially well represented. Among
the number noticed from that town
were Mr.. and Mrs. C. T. Byrnes, DR..
and Mrs. L. r. Knorr, Mr. and Mrs. ".
C. Bradshaw, Mr.. and Mrs. Seymour
Riley and family, Mr.. and Mrs. Art
Gillian and family, Mr.. and Mrs. Ed
Stock, Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Kirchner, Mrs.
Kirchner, Mr. and Mrs s. Uritirria,
Mr.. and Mrs. Gerhard Miller Sr. and
family Mr.. and Mrs Joseph Neault,
Mr.. and Mrs. Baker, Mr.. and Mrs. II.
X. Harvey and family; Misses Emma
and Roberta Schwartz. Misses Louise
and Bertha Liotard, Miss Beth Groth;
Alfonso Pasquale, William Stock,
Harry Stock, Charles Recanzone and
son. Theodore Weller, Llcyd Hewitt,
L. p Riley, Eli Bradshaw, Fay Stan
ley, Frank Mendoza, William Kirch-
ner, A. Castanza, Charles GRANDPA.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1917-04-26
ODD FELLOWS GRAND BALL
AT WINNEVA HALL TONIGHT

The anniversary ball to be given
by Humboldt Lodge No. 16. LO.O.F.,
in Winneva hall tonight will undoubt-
edly be one of the biggest social
events of the season. The dance Is
given in honor of the ninety-eighth
anniversary of the order and the
tickets are only 81, ladies free. Dur
ing the evenings festivities refresh
ments will be served. A feature of
the ball is that the proceeds are to go
to the needy of the town. Everybody
is invited.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1917-04-26
Wilson Replies TO Brisbane

WASHINGTON April 26.-President
Wilson. replying to the published let
ter OF Arthur Brisbane. editor of the
New York Journal, declared he would
never permit an espionage bill TO pre-
vent honest, patriotic criticism OF his
administration. He said he did not
expect, and would not permit. any
law to apply to his official acts
or in any way to be used to shield
him from criticism. He declared he
would deeply regret the loss of the
benefit of intelligent criticism in the
present crisis.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1917-04-26
ALLIES REPULSF
GERMAN THRUSTS
(By international News service)

LONDON, April ga fierce conn
ter offensive was launched by the
Germans yesterday all along theArras
battle line in the Aisne river cam
paign. Furious thrusts were made.
but invariably repulsed by the allies
powerful line. and severe losses were
inflicted on the Teutons. Prisoners
taken in the battle declare that the
flower of the German army is being
drained to meet the Anglo-French
drive. Huge armies were hurled
again and again against the position
of the allies. and as often were the
assaults completely broken down.
Machine gun fire produced devastat-
ing results on both sides. So bitter
has the strife on this sector become
that heavy artillery fire seems to be
more or less disregarded In the anxi-
ETY. of both armies for a personal,
hand.to-hand clash. The advance of
the allies has been temporarily halted
by the desperate killing now in prog
ress. but all reports dwell on the
heavy losses sustained by the Ger
mans in their bulldog rushes. 1T
different points, II is said. corpses are
piled so high that the living are using
them as breastworks. firing from be-
hind the wall of bodies. The results
Of this battle cannot but be tremen-
dous.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1917-04-26
German People Want Food

WASHINGTON, April ga mes
sage received by the State Depart
ment from a traveller arriving in q
neutral country indicates that 25O,OOO
Berlin workingmen have struck this
week, despite the imperial proclama-
ton which prescribes the firing line
for strikers. This action is taken to
indicate widespread desire for peace
among German citizens. The COM
munication contained also the infor-
nation that bread rations had been
reduced from 1900 to 1000 grams
weekly in Berlin.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1917-04-26
THREE FEATURES
FOR FRIDAY, MAY II

While the program for the Pageant
Day on Friday. May IL, has not yet
been completed, there will at least be
three distinctive features for the oc-
casion.
In the morning there will be the
grand pageant. when more than 100
autos will form in a line extending
from the Southern Pacific station
down Railroad to Bridge. and from
the intersection of those two main
thoroughfares to the Western Pacific
depot.
Chairman Conevey. of the baseball
club, has arranged for a game with
Golconda, which will be called at 2:30
o'clock in the afternoon. at Associa-
tion park. AS this will be the first
ball game of the season, ii should be
well attended
In the evening the days festivities
will be closed with grand ball. Good
music will be in attendance and 1t is
expected to make it the greatest event
of the kind known to Winnemucca.
For the past week the membership
committee of the Overland Trail Club
has been busily engaged in securing
new members. Until all have been
heard from it will be impossible 10
tell how many new names have been
secured, but il is safe to say that the
number will be in excess of 100.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1917-04-26
BUSY WEEK FOR
DIVORCE COURT

Reno has nothing on winnemucca
so far as divorces are concerned. Yes
terday and Tuesday six divorces were
granted in the Humboldt county Dis
trict Court, as follows:
George w. Greek from Ollie Creek
defendant being given custody of the
minor daughter.
Edna A. Kepford from Clyde L. KEEP
ford.
Matilda Holme from Andrew Holme
Pearl Emma Gibson from George C
Gibson.
Minnie Spencer from Samuel Ray
Spencer.
Virginia Chapman from L. L. Chap
man.
This morning G. H. Schlotzhauer
brought suit against Amy Schlotz-
hauer for divorce. Salter & Robins,
plaintiffs attorneys.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1917-04-26
GOVERNOR BOYLE APPEALS
FOR RELEASE OF CYANIDE

In an effort to replenish the supply
of cyanide, so valuable and necessary
to the mining industry of the country
at large and Nevada in particular,
Governor Boyle has sent a telegram
to President Wilson asking him TO
take some steps toward securing per-
mission from the British government
to release and ship to America imme-
diately some 1000 tons of the material
tied up at Rotterdam by an order in
council.
The cyanide was purchased by an
American firm for distribution in this
country prior to the adoption of the
order in council under which it has
been detained.
The Governors telegram to the
President says: MAY I respectfully
suggest request on British authori-
ties that some 1000 tons of cyanide,
held in Rotterdam under order in
council, be released for American con-
sumption? This material, shortage
of which is seriously crippling our
mining industry, was bought and paid
for by Loesler, Husslacher & Com
pany, New York. before order in
council issued Our new relations
with Great Britain should alter atti-
tude of that country toward matters
so seriously affecting American min
ing. This chemical, to tide over
shortage pending completion of home
manufactures, is vital to gold and
silver industry in West. Asking Sena-
tor Pittman to see you and explain
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1917-04-26
WILL DISCONTINUE CLUBBING
ARRANGEMENT ON MAY

9 The Silver States clubbing ar
Q rangement with the San Fran
Q cisco Call will be discontinued
g on May /.
g Those subscribers who have
@ their subscriptions paid in ad-
I. vance of the date mentioned will
@ receive both papers for the term
@ paid for.
{" The Silver State will be sent
o to all subscribers, at regular
@ rates, on and after that date, as
9 usual.
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The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1917-04-26
GUS GOLDBERG RECOVERING
FROM ATTACK OF RHEUMATISM

Word was received from Gus Gold
berg this morning to the effect that
he has nearly recovered from the at
tack of rheumatism for which he has
been treating at Richardson's springs
near Chico, California, for the past
two weeks. He is able to walk to the
dining room without the aid of his
crutches, and expects to be home
about Sunday.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1917-04-26

NEW YORK, April ga soldier
doing sentry duty near the Manhattan
bridge was attacked last night, and in
a scuffie which followed he shot and
probably fatally wounded his assail-
ant. The latter gave his name as
John Smith" and admitted trying TO
stab the sentry.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1917-04-26
PARADISE ODD FELLOWS
BALL FRIDAY EVENING

The Paradise Odd Fellows will give
their grand anniversary ball tomor-
row evening. In order not to conflict
with the Winnemucca ball. which is
to occur tonight, the Paradise lodge
accommodating changed the date of
its dance. 1t would be fitting re-
turn for the Winnemucca dancing
public to turn out in numbers for this
occasion.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1917-04-26
German Soldiers Would BE Friendly

PETRoGRAD. April 26.--It is re-
ported from the front that German
soldiers are trying to parley with the
Russians near Riga. The Germans
have displayed signs reading. do Not
Attack. We Will Not
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1917-04-26
Germany to Consider Peacei

AMSTERDAM. April 26.-It is re-
ported here that Won Holleweg intends
TO make known to the Reichstag next
month the terms upon which Germany
will make peace. which. it is under
stood. will be moderate and accept
able to the entente and the United
States.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1917-04-26
American schooner Sunk

WASHINGTON, April 26-The State
Department is informed that the
American schooner Percy Birdhall, of
100 tons, has been sunk by gunfire
from German submarine. The crew
of the schooner was saved.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1917-04-26
Appeal TO Supreme Court

Today the Big Meadow Investment
Company filed notice of appeal from
the order of the District Court deny
ing a change of venue in the case Of
James L. Shute VS.. Big Meadow In
yestment Company.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1917-04-26

PETR0GRAD. April 26.-It is re
ported here that epidemics of cholera
and typhus fever are raging in Tur-
key, and the situation is said to be
the more serious because of a great
shortage OF food and medicine.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1917-04-26
Commission Parleys to Continue

WASHINGTON. April 70 Cordial
and complete agreements have been
reached in all preliminary conferences
between the British commissioners TO
this country and United States OH
cials. according to announcement
made to the press by Mr.. Balfour to-
day. The parleys are expected to con-
tinue for at least month.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1917-04-26
Debate ON Conscription Bin

WASHINGTON, April 26.-The clos
ing debate ON the conscription bill is
expected to occur in the House to-
morrow. Representative Kahn will
present the final arguments in favor
of the administration measure.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1917-04-26

THE HAGUE. April 26.-The Ger
man government has offered TO open
negotiations with Spain. as requested.
regarding the submarine situation,
according to a Berlin dispatch.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1917-04-26

In the District Court this morning
three defendants pleaded guilty to
felonies and the time for passing SEN
tence was set for 10 o'clock tomor-
row morning, as follows:
Eddie Meyer. assault with intent to
commit robbery.
Avery Cooley, accessory after the
fact in above case.
George A. Schapp, forgery.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1917-04-26

Do not heat up your house during
the warm weather. but get your 1000
ready for the table at Mrs. ID. J. Reid S
delicatessen; Bridge. near 4th.-lAdv.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1917-04-26

Walls Chlorate Tooth Paste will kill
Pyorrhea. We know this and guar
antee it. For sale only at Stephenson
Drug Co. 1.-THE Corner Drug Store. -
advertisement. 122u
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1917-04-26

Summer is here. and so is Mrs
ID. ]. Reid's delicatessen; Bridge, neal
FOURTH advertisement
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1917-04-26
One Marriage License

Nothing daunted by the above rec
ord, yesterday William w. Jones and
Nellie May Torrey applied for and
were granted license to wed.