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Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1917-03-03
A PERTINENT INQUIRY
To the Editor of the Yerington Time

To the Editor of the Yerington Times
Dear Sir: May | have a small
space in your paper to state fe"
facts and ask few questions?
Several men and women OF 4ering-
ton. were subpenaed to appear IN the
iust;ce's court at 10 o'clock a. m.
Monday, February 20. On arriving
at the court room a few minutes to
10, we found the place very dirty, ana
no FIRE about fifteen chairs and from
twenty-five 10 thirty people AT IL
a m court was called with defend
ant and attorney.
Upon Mr.. Blanchard being asked
where Mr.. Clark Guild was, Mr.. ban
cbard gave answer that Mr.. Guild was
exceptionally busy at the county court
house but that he (Mr. Blanchard'
could handle the case for the State
equally we'll as Mr., Guild.
Then they proceeded to impanel the
iury. Four women and eight men
were selected, and by that time eV-
eryone was so nearly frozen that MT
Lamkin made a fire. The Judge pre-
yious to that had put some paper IN
the stove and a match, but had failed
to make the room warm. They then
proceeded.
Mr.. Lamkin, the witness, was called
and gave his testimony against the
defendant. Defendants attorney told
Mr.. Blanchard that he thought the
case had better be thrown out OF
court Mr.. Blanchard Immediately
proceeded to throw the case out o.
court and dismissed the jury. At ll:49
the Jurors were on their way home
Now, why this little farcical by-play
On cold Monday morning! WI
,ome one please rise and answer why
Signed by
ONE WHO WAS THERE.
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1917-03-03
NOTICE OF FORFEITURE

To George Forrest, co-owner, and TO his heir
and assigns:
You are hereby notified that the undersigned
Mike Sava whose postofiice address Is oimp
son, Nevada has expended in annual WORK
required by the statute IN such cases maze
and provided, for the year ending December
al. 1910, the sum of three hundred dollar
upon the following described mining claims
situated in unknown mining district in th'
County OF Lyon, State OF Nevada, towt
Heckla No. /, lode mining claim; Heckla NO
,. lode mining claim; Heckla No. lode MIN
ing claim All of said lode mining claim
wing about three miles southerly from the
town OF Ludwig, in said county.
You are further hereby notified that II 20,
fail to contribute your proportion, as suc'
co-owner, OF the amount OF such expenditure
to.wit: the amount of one hundred and hitS
dollars, representing your one-halt interes
in said claims and liability for such expendi
ture for annual labor, within ninety day
after the publication OF this notice, your SAFE
interest in said mining claims will forfeit I.
and become the property OF the undersigned
in accordance with the provisions OF section
1924 OF the Revised Statutes OF the Cnlte'
States.
Dated the goth day of January. 1917.
MIKE SAVA.
Date of first publication, February }. 1917
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1917-03-03
mayor VETOES ORDINANCE

The ordinance introduced couple
Of weeks ago in the City Council, Ii
censing passenger carrying automo-
oiles having offices in Yeringeon, has
been vetoed by Mayor McDonough
In all probability the Council, under
the charter, has power to regulate
and license the business where the
service is confined to the city. There
is no local service, and it is very
doubtful if the charter is broad enough
to sustain the enforcement OF the
proposed ordinance had his honor APP
proved it. Had it the power to col
lect the licenses sought it is extremely
doubtful in the minds of many if the
city would gain any benefit from thu
revenue. In short, it is general,
believed that the service as now con
Quoted is worth more to the city thar
the revenue the license would create
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1917-03-03
THE YERINGTON BAND
WILL GIVE A DANCE

The Yerington band, which came
INTO existence about two years ago
Turing the dullest season of the stag
nation following the closing down OF
he smelter and the mines, has held
together and practiced diligently.
The members have all worked hard
or the object with which it started,
viz, to give to Yerington band wor-
thy of its patronage and support.
The people have responded generous
v. Characteristic OF the community.
However, the members have devoted
aot only their time and labor without
compensation, but, individually, have
:pent considerable money in buying
instruments and accouterment beside
paving tuition for private instruction
Since securing the services OF Pro
lessor Charles A. Sheppard, last sum,
mer, their progress has been more
rapid and beyond question those VIII
attend the function of next week VIII
be amply repaid for the expense ..
admission
The people of Yerington are notet
IS highly good patrons OF shaw anC
everyone loves to dance, even thos'
who can't.
Let everybody come to this dance
If you don't enjoy yourselves you cal
charge the failure to Doc Van Alstin'
)r Frank Stickney.
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1917-03-03
OFF FOR A LONG VACATION

Former Senator B. H. Reymers, and
Mrs. Reymers leave Yerington today
upon vacation Of years duration.
During the past forty years Barney
has lived on the fine farm adjoining
Yerington on which his children were
born and raised. For the past several
years Mr.. Reymers' health has been
impaired, especially affecting his
eyes. This has required frequent trips
to California to secure the services
OF specialists. Seeming to recover,
Mr.. Reymers would return home,
where he would feel his health again
fail.
Finally determining to try the effect
of change for a considerable time,
Mr.. Reymers consluded to rent his
home of many years and seek eli
mate in which he might fully recover
his health. After short visit with
their children and grandchildren IN
Carson, Mr.. and Mrs George w.
tones and family, they will spend
few weeks in San Francisco and then
90 to the Hawaiian Islands. After a
time spent there they will decide
either to extend Their trip further IN
the Orient or return to California. I'm
til the expiration of the year for
which they have rented their farm
they will not be able to determine
whether they will come back to Yer
ington to live, or whether they will
dispose of their property in Mason
Valley and make their home in the
Santa Rosa country.
During his long residence in Mason
Valley Mr.. Reymers has always taken
a lively interest n pubic affairs. AID
the time the county seat was removed
to Yerington, six years ago, MIR. ReY-
mers was in the State Senate, and an
influential factor in the success OF the
effort to make the change
Their many friends join in wishing
them happy voyage and return,
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1917-03-03
SMITH VALLEY NOTES

Alpha Day was the week end guest
of Elna Foster.
C. f. Wedertz was business Wis
itor in Hodson Monday.
A carload OF hogs from Mason Val
ley was delivered to c. G. Foster Sat
urday.
+. w. Simpson has returned to his
home after sojourn with the law
makers at Carson.
Mrs. Charles Hurd returned the last
OF the week after a delightful visit
to her sister in Dayton
Miss Vera Miller OF Smith was {
guest the past week OF Mrs. c. +.
Day at her home in Simpson.
Not many from the valley were
able to attend the dance at Ludwig
Thursday night because of the 81 orm
c. G. Foster has been hauling car
load of barley the last of the week
which he purchased in Mason Valley.
c. c. Turner, who has been i'll at
his home in Wellington for some time,
is very much improved at this writ
ing.
|. A. Strosnider OF Mason Valley
was in Hudson Monday to receive a
shipment of cattle from Mrs. Gage OF
Smith.
d. c. Simpson, a native son Of
Smith Valley is making an extended
visit at the home OF his brother, f. w
Simpson.
There was no school Tuesday at III,
Colony school, because of the severe
weather, and Thursday was properl,
celebrated as legal holiday
Measles have been giving the chill
dren around Smith quite an interest
ing time. Several OF Frank McMann'
and Assemblyman Tidd's chldre
have them.
]. r. Moore has leased 100 acre
from Paul Regli, and expects to tax
over the lease on M. X Toohey'
from r. c. Wilson. Mr.. Moore ha
just come into the valley from Twi
Falls, Idaho, and expects to locat
here permanently. Mr.. Wilson wi
go to Nina to live.
A most hearty welcome was ACCORD
ed Miles Hovey and bride on Monda
night of last week at the home OF tn
groom's parents near Wellington.
genuine old-fashioned charavari wa
part of the evenings fun and plenty {
noise was the main feature. At
late hour refreshments were serve
and the guests departed, leaving b'
hind them the best wishes of the Ell
tire community.
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1917-03-03

John Sandman, the shoe and har-
nessman. has a thoroughly equipped
repairing department in his store
He is prepared to do work, and take
pleasure in making it to your &dvan
tage to visit him whenever you neet
his services.
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1917-03-03
LEATHER GLOVES.

John Sandman has large line OF
leather gloves which he will sell al
prices from Sc to $3.50. advt.
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1917-03-03
CREAMERY FOR SALE

The Queen Creamery and furnisn
ings, in Smith Valley, will be soie
Al auction on Saturday, March s. 1871
at Q o'clock, p. m.
QUEEN CREAMERY co.
RvC M. CARTER, Secretary.
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1917-03-03
NOT PRACTICING
HIS PREcEPTs

Andrew Carnegie recently paid
100000 for lot adjoining hishome
in New York to keep away unlesira.
bic neighbors. But the appropriation
of a few million dollars of federal
money to construct battleships for the
same purpose does not meet the
approval of the Laird Of Skibo, de-
spite the money he made in armor
plate.
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1917-03-03
BERKSHIRE HOES

The champion barrow carcass a
the international Live Stock Snow
was a Berkshire His dressing per
centage was S7.39. The Champion
carload of fat hogs were also berK.
shires. They sold for $ll.75, new
,o-I
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1917-03-03

Message OF industrial America to
Washington: I'VE are at the ma
TONS service" Reply from Washing.
ton: Then accept free trade as your
portion and come across with profits
tax
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1917-03-03

What we want is finish of war
not war to hnish.-Atlanta Jour
nal.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-22

undertaking he need not know more
than that food shortage is threatened.
With that topic, a man of his gift OF ex-
preston should be able to make deep
impression on audiences, and give point
ers to even trained agrieulturists. With
his imagination and vocabulary touch
ing up the subject, all who listen are
certain to be interested.
And this suggests that other new
topics are ripening for public speakers
and entertainers In that particular, as
in many others. the old order has
changed. The new order has yet to take
fun shape, but enough of it can be de-
serted to warrant orators and lecturers
in preparing for new lines of talk.
Topics long popular are now in the dis
card, or on the way there. They have
had their day. They "drew" while they
lasted, but another day has dawned, and
ushered in other topics.
And, thus equipped, men who enter
tain and instruct the public by word of
mouth are likely when the war ends to
address larger audiences than ever be
fore, and receive larger remuneration
for their efforts. They will have new
tales to tell.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-22
Funds for the Reunion.

The committee of Washington citizens
charged with the financing of the Con-
federate veteran reunion, to be held in
this city during the week of June 4, ap-
peals for funds. The hat is being
passed frequently just at present for
one cause and another, but there is sure
1y enough spare cash in the capital to
Insure an adequate amount for the en-
tertainment of the veterans who will
assemble here few weeks hence as the
honored guests of Washington. A lib
eral response to this appeal is to be ex-
pected. Many thousands of veterans
will come to Washington in June. The
occasion will be of importance in itself,
and will have special significance on
account of the peculiar conditions now
prevailing. A patriotic manifestation of
reunion at this juncture in national af-
fairs cannot fail to be inspiring, and it
is Washington's part to do all that is
necessary to make the entertainment of
those who attend the encampment
worthy of the District and in all re-
spects adequate. This burden should
not be borne by few men. but should
be shared gladly by the whole COM
munity.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-22
Tammany and Prohibition.

Tammany's stand in the House against
prohibition even as a war measure is
dictated by conditions at home. A mu-
nicipal campaign approaches, and Tam
many wants as much as it can get, from
the mayoralty down. It's prospects are
not as bright as they appeared several
months ago. Then, almost a walkover
was in its calculations. It regarded
Mayor Mitchell as an easy mark. Since
then the mayor has developed strength,
and is scheduled for another race as the
fusion candidate. His dander is up, and
his supporters are talking confidently.
Tammany's mayoralty candidate is not
as yet indicated. Ambassador Gerard, at
one time mentioned for the place, has
discouraged, and almost forbidden, the
use of his name. Several local celebri-
ties, each with personal strength, have
discouraged the use of their names in
the same connection.
Representative Smith, who has just
taken his seat, may be the man. At any
rate, there is talk of him; and this
has increased since his assignment to
one of the Houses most important com
mittees-foreign affairs. 1t is seldom
that new member, without experience
in national legislation, is so highly hon
ored. And the compliment, it is thought,
was paid as much to Tammany as to
him.
Whoever leads Tammany in the mu-
| nieipal contest must have the support
of the drink traffic of the town in order
to win. Tammany's relations with the
| traffic are intimate. Prominent brewers
and distillers, and the greater part of the
barroom influence, are friendly with the
| organization, and take an interest in its
| candidates. Some of the organization S
most powerful leaders and helpers have
come from the drink walks of life.
The question of prohibition as now
presented in the House is not partisan,
and Tammany's attitude may not decide
it. If it is pressed, many republicans
| will support it-far more than enough
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-22
More Department Clerks Needed.

One of the first things that should be
done in readjusting the government
work to the change of conditions caused
by the entry of the United States into
the war should be a material increase in
the clerical force. While it may be nee
cssary for little while to handle the
greatly enlarged volume of business with
the same force as in peace times pend
ing preparations and appointments, there
should be no thought of continuing to
impose upon the regular staff of the de-
nartments the heavy burden of war
duties they are now bearing.
In every other line the government
is moving into the war on a war scale.
1t is increasing its Army and Navy and
Marine Corps 1t is about to organize
the industrial and agricultural forces to
increase the products of the mills and
farms. 1t is hustling everybody to get
in line for national service. It should
not leave the clerks alone to carry their
part of the work on the basis of in
| creased hours.
If the United States is asking the
manufacturers to work overtime in or
der to increase their productions it will
not expect them to do so exclusively with
| the same force of men. 1t should not
expect its own people to turn out more
! work indefinitely than i'll normal times.
For its own sake it should conserve the
efficiency of its clerical force by pro-
viding additional assistance. In certain
bureaus of the government already men
and women are being worked overtime
to the serious detriment of their health.
They may keep this up for little while,
| but they are certain to break down
eventually under the strain.
The efficiency of the present govern
ment force cannot be questioned. 1t is
we'll organized. 1t is skilled force,
highly specialized. Its welfare is the
welfare of the government. Even
though throughout the departments there
may be jealous disposition to pitch in
land work unstintedly to meet the pres
emit emergency, advantage should not be
taken of that spirit to keep the clerical
force indefinitely on duty beyond the al
ready taxing hours imposed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-22
Tho Evening Star Newspaper Company
Team Work"

At the beginning of his first term Mr..
Wilson called for "team work. He was
addressing the members of his own
party. Charged with full responsibility.
the party, as he pointed out. could not,
unless by united effort. redeem its prom
Uses and meet its obligations to the
country.
The call was needed and obeyed.
Democratic factions ceased "fact1onlng,
and worked together A great deal of
legislation was accomplished. The value
OF some of it was challenged. and the
challenge still runs. But the value of
steam work" in Congress was fully dem
onstratcd United the party stood; and
it did not fan last November.
At the beginning of his second term
Nv. Wilson has addressed this call to
both parties. There must be team
work" by both in providing for the war.
Declared by both. the war has claims
upon both for adequate support. Neither
partyism nor factionism should show it
self inside or outside of Congress at this
time.
The President and the Secretary of
the Treasury are comforting with both
democrats and republicans about war
questions. The former is inviting re-
publican leaders to the White House,
and the latter inviting bankers of all
shades of opinion to the Treasury De-
partmcnt. Both want the benefit of the
best thought going on subjects relating
to the war, and are assuming-safely.
let us all hope-that only patriotic and
unselish opinions will be offered.
The start is good in the matter of ap-
preparations. Large sums have been
asked and voted Other sums may be
asked. and if asked will be voted. "Team
work" has ruled in both houses of Con-
Eress.
This does not mean, nor should it
mean. that differences of opinion will
not arise as to expenditures and results.
II is altogether likely that they will, and
when they do it Will be desirable that
they find frank and public expression.
in this country discussion is at once
the life and the salvation of the state.
Without it we should get nowhere as a
nation.
But likely as such differences are, it
is quite as unlikely that they will take
on party phase, or be conducted to the
eountry's peril.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-22
IT CAN BE DONE.

Somebody said that 1t couldn't be done,
But he with a chuckle, replied
That ..maybe it couldn't" but he would be
Who wouldn't say till he'd tried.
So he buckled right in. with the trace of a grin
On his face. If he worried. he hid it.
He started to sing he tackled the thing
That couldn't be done. and he did it.
Somebody scoffed: 't0h, you'll never do that;
At least, ever has done it,
But he took off his coat and he took of his hat.
And the first thing we knew he'd begun it.
With the lift of his chin. and bit Of a grin.
Without any doubling or qufddit
He started to sing he tackled the thing
That couldn't be done. and he did it.
There are thousands to tell you 1t cannot be done
There are thousands to prophesy failure;
There are thousands to point out to you. one by
one,
The dangers that wait to assail you;
But Just buckle in with bit Of a grin.
Then take OF your coat and go to it;
Just start in to sing as you tackle the thing
That ascannot be DONE" and you'll do it.
Buffalo Evening News.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-22
Seeds for the Farmers.

| One of the most urgent needs Of the
farmer today is for seed Ordinarily
each farm would be well supplied with
seed held from the harvest of the year
before, but today the granaries of most
of the farmers are nearly empty.
ure of excuse thousands of farmers
throughout the country last summer and
fall sold even their seed wheat, oats and
corn to secure the high prices then pre-
vailing They needed the money. It
was the first opportunity they had had
for some time to pay off their debts and
they capitalized in effect by borrowing
from this years harvest. Had cereal
seeds gone down during the winter the
farmers would today have been in
position to- restock, if not at profit at
least without 1oss; but instead they are
higher today than ever before, and the
farmer has to borrow money in order to
buy them if he is to plant even normal
acreage. Many farmers are now paying
for automobiles that they have pur-
chased on credit during the last season
or two of relative prosperity. This may
have been improvident also, but the fact
remains that the farmer has no seeds,
and that his credit is weakened and that
he hesitates about going into debt
afresh In this condition it is for the
government to render aid. and render it
quickly The price of cereal seeds must
be brought under regulation, so that if
the farmer finally has to borrow money
to buy them he can get his supply for
spring planting without mortgaging his
crop.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-22
Mr.. Bryan's New Service.

Mr.. Bryan's popularity as public
speaker continues. His book Of dates
seems always to be full He is on his trav-
els now. He hurried in here, and hurried
but again. His present itinerary reaches
to the Pacific coast. Throughout the
near west and the west his personal fol
lowing is large. and gathers to hear him
pm any subject he advertises.
While he has offered himself for a
soldier, Mr.. Bryan, though vigorous, is
too old for the trenches Besides, he
knows nothing about the business OF
making war. He drilled a little nine.
teen years ago in the war with Spain
but did not get to Cuba, and hence saw
no action. Mr.. Roosevelt, another green
hand, was more fortunate. He managed
to secure passage, and landed on the
island in time to get taste of the lin.
ited scrap
But Mr.. Bryan is willing to serve
otherwise, and, in fact is entering upon
the service. He announces that in all
his addresses he will touch upon the
food supply Of the country, and urge
On the farmers greatly increased pro
duction.
Mr.. Bryan knows as little about farm
zDmg ~ about war. But in his present
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-22

From the Chicago News.
S,ackers must be taught that whose
eats the bread of freedom must pay
for it in service.
From the Baltimore American.
AS for the equities between the vol
unteer system and the CONSUMPTION
Man the fairness is altogether with the
latter.
From the indianapolis News.
The trouble, of course. is that.
though we must temporarily depend on
it. the volunteer system cannot but be
a failure.
From the New York World.
The senator or representative who
tries to prevent this government from
adopting the most effective military
system is deliberately prolonging the
war, and every drop of blood that is
shed unnecessarily will be upon his
hands.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-22
CONSUMPTION FAIR AND EFFECTIVE.

From the Baltimore Sun.
Our National Guard units are still
appealing to it to fill up their depleted
ranks, while thousands of slackers in
every part of the country smile in de-
rision or rush into matrmony to save
themselves from the performance of a
public duty.
From the Columbus Ohio State Journal.
Volunteering is not equal to the de-
mand There is universal hesitancy
. about volunteering. We should meet
that defect boldly. The citizenship
should be told, You have got to stand
by the republic. You have got to en-
list.
From the Chicago Tribune.
Best of all, the new army would be
raised not by the helter-ske1ter volun-
teer system, but by an orderly program
entirely within the control Of the au-
thorities and based upon the principle
Of universal liability to service.