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The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1917-08-23
COMMERCIAL CLUB
OF RENO IS ACTIVE

The Reno Commercial Club, recog-
mining that concerted action and a
pull together" by the different com
mercial bodies will produce more sat
isfactory results in putting before the
intending settler the many resources
of Nevada, will enter upon a campaign
OF publicity to rival any attempt here
tofore undertaken. The club will act
as clearing house, distributing with
out discrimination all inquiries from
every source to the club associations
in different communities, and will aid
and assist the settler in finding the
locality best suited to his means and
desires. Best of all, it will see to It
that the new resident shall be given
advise and information that is abso-
lutely reliable, and no one will be en-
couraged to locate in any community
or upon land that, with ordinary dill
gence on the part of the purchaser.
will not afford him a decent living.
Attempts at dry farming have proven
disastrous in nine cases out of ten.
The ones attempting it have been bit
terly disappointed and have become
resentful toward the State Success
full results are what count, and that il
what the Reno Commercial Club and
its affiliated bodies are seeking.
This publicity work will be started
September l with the full co-opera-
ton and assistance of the COLOMBIA
fiau dpna rfFnant of tho XVacfary, Do
cifie railroad. Colonel Place of the
Western Pacific and G. A. Raymer,
secretary-manage of the Reno club.
will have charge of the campaign.
They will visit every city in the north
ern part of Nevada and the adjoining
Oregon and California counties during
September. setting forth the plan of
procedure and inviting all to join in
he movement.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1917-08-23
VISITORS TO FORESTS ARE
URGED TO CARE FOR FIRES.

The Forest Service organization is
now facing the last thirty-day period
Of the season of dangerous fire haz-
ard in the national forests. The field
force of the service is straining every
resource to keep down the season s
fire losses, and in this effort the CO.
operation of the thousands of visitors
to the forests. is urgently requested.
So far this season there have been
reported to the Ogden headquarters
total of sixty-one fires. this being
the smallest number reported in the
last four years for this period in this
district. The total damage reported
for the season to date approximates
S10,500 and the total cost of actual
fire suppression $1,000.
One hundred and two fires were
reported last year in the intermoun-
tain district up to August 10. and for
the same period in 1915, eighty-six
were reported. In 1914 total of 1874
fires occurred up to August 10. So
far this season the Payette forest
leads in the number of fires, having
reported total of eighteen, only two
of which, however, burned over areas
in excess of ten acres.
One of the peculiarities of the fire
situation this year is that. in some
instances, the fires smolder for days
after they are supposed to have been
extinguished, nececs1tating patrol Of
the line for a week or ten davs after
the fire is apparently out.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1917-08-23
Gerard Says "God Pity Americans,

CHICAGO, August 23.- Detectives
are guarding ex-Ambassador Gerard,
following his receipt of a flood Of
threatening letters. This afternoon
the ex-ambassador to Germany is to
speak in Milwaukee. despite an attack
of lumbago. Asked if he would con-
slider himself a presidential possibil-
ity for 1920, he replied: Il have no
illusions" Also, during the interview,
Mr.. Gerard said. solemnly: God pity
German-Americans taken prisoners by
the Germans. Tell the boys to fight
to the finish"
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1917-08-23
REGISTRATION NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that the time
for registration of the names of the
qualified electors of the City of Win
nemucca, County of Humboldt, State
of Nevada, for the election of a Mayor
and three Councilmen for said City.
to be held on September Is, 1917, will
expire at six o'clock pm. September
8th, 1917. JAMES RITCHIE,
Registry Agent.
First publication August Is. 1917.
Last publication September 8, 1917.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1917-08-23
LOCAL NOTES AND
PERSONAL MENTION

John Ross of Unionville, former
superintendent of the famous Wild
man -Mahoney mines at Sutter Greek,
California. has been visiting in Win
nemucca for several days and left
last night on Southern Pacific No. 10,
accompanied by his son, E. E. Ross.
q
Charles A. ("Antimony") Green, a
prominent operator of the Star min
ing country, is in town on business
visit. He is now residing and oper-
ating in the vicinity of INLAY.
Charles Nofsinger has purchased a
Ford car from George Balm.
A slight earthquake shock was felt
in Winnemucca about 6 o'clock this
morning. 1t lasted two SECONDS.
Rev. Wald E. Menzel left yesterday
morning for Fallon, where he will
conduct services next Sunday.
Harry Warren, the attorney, will
leave for San Francisco and Coast
points this evening.
The Ell Dorado Hotel Company has
received two carloads of coal over the
Southern Pacific.
Charles Farrell. well-known horse
buyer and rancher, returned the first
of the week from an Eastern trip.
Phan Defenbaugh is in town with
the Jaca Commercial Company's team,
loading for McDermitt.
A carload each of coal and -four
has arrived over the Southern Pacific
for the Verdi Lumber Company.
@
T. McSweney arrived from Jackson
Greek and has taken the position OF
day clerk at the Winnemucca hotel.
James Corbeil and family left Dy
auto Tuesday for Sod House, Quinn
River valley, for visit with relatives.
@
Us. Spelman, superintendent of this
division of the Western Pacific, was
in town yesterday from Elko.
@
D. R. Hancock and wife, Mrs. A. NJ.
Talcott and Miss Fern Frendessen.
all OF Unionville. after short stay in
town returned to their homes last
night @
John Uribarne, a prominent ranch
man from Golconda, arrived in town
last night He reports farmers in his
locality busy taking care of a plenti-
full crop. o
Eugene L. Dutertre, genial proprie-
tor of the famous Hot Springs hotel
at Golconda. is Winnemucca visitor
today. @
r. w. Stevens. manager of the
Golden Rule chain of stores. is an
arrival today. o
C. J. Wolf, well known Southern
Pacific engineer, is here from Sparks
visiting with relatives and his Winnie
mucca friends. @
Arthur English is In town from
Amos. @
DR.. Webster is in town from Inlay.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1917-08-23
Wilson and Gompers Confer

WASHINGTON, August 23.--Labor
disturbances and strikes all over the
country are seriously interfering with
war efficiency, and this matter is be-
ing discussed today by President Will
son and Samuel Gompers. president
of the American Federation of Labor
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1917-08-23
GERMANS WOULD
LIVE OFF RUSSIA
(By International News service)

(By International News Service)
WASHINGTON, August 23.- Def
mite rumors of further disasters to
Russian forces in the East are in cir
culation here this morning. 1t is
reported that the Germans have al
ready captured Riga and are now
ready for. if they have not actually
commenced, the great and final drive
against Petrograd. There is definite
information that Won Hindenburg is
on the front and personally directing
the great offensive. United States Off
cials admit that the situation is in
deed serious.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1917-08-23
Hurrah for HooXeri

CHICAGO. August 23.- The hog
market today collapsed to SIT. The
high prices of the past few days were
but an expiring effort of spectators
to reap harvest before the food ad
ministration could act.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1917-08-23
French Score Since August 20

PARIS, August 23.-Since August
20 the French on the Verdun front
have captured S.400 German prisoners.
200 machine guns and "a cannon.
Santa Monica VIII Remain Single
LOS ANGELES. August 23.-Santa
Monica has rejected the proposed an
nexation to the city of Los Angeles
by a vote of two to one.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1917-08-23
Change In Training Camps

WASHINGTON. August % Ma
tional Guardsmen from Wyoming.
Washington, Oregon. Idaho and Mon
tana will form the Third guard di-
vision sent to France. They will 60
into training camp at Camp Greene.
North Carolina. instead of at Camp
Fremont. near Palo Alto, California,
as previously announced.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1917-08-23
WEATHER REPORT

For the twenty-four hours ended al
s am. today:
Highest temperature yesterday, 95.
Lowest this morning. So.
Mean temperature yesterday. 76.
Normal temperature yesterday. 20.
Prevailing wind direction. north
east
Weather forecast for the twenty-foul
hours ending pm. tomorrow:
Fair tonight and Friday.
r. l.. FISHER. Observer.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1917-08-23
Hoist by Their Own Petard

PARIS. August ga number OF
Germans were asphyxiated last night
by their own gas on the Champagne
front. when French shells destroyed
reservoirs of the vapor.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1917-08-23
The Deyonian Has Been Sunk

BOSTON. August 23.-The Leylani
liner Devonian, formerly in the Boston
and Liverpool service. has been sub
marined in British waters. is a re-
port in shipping circles here today.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1917-08-23
Peace Conference Postponed

LONDON. August 23.-The Socialist
peace conference at Stockholm has
been postponed on account of the re-
fusal of the allied nations to issue
passports to delegates.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1917-08-23

LONDON. August 23.- Survivors
from a number of British steamers
which have been torpedoed by Ger
man submarines this week. report
that the ships were looted before they
sank.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1917-08-23

There have been thirty-three extra
inning games in the American league
10 date and six of them had to be
called with the score tied I'll
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1917-08-23

SAN FRANCISCO. August 23.-John
S. Irby was today sworn in as sur
veyor of customs, and Justus Wardell
as collector of internal revenue.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1917-08-23

"Sodalieious." That's what they all
say about Stephenson Drug Co.'S foun-
tain specialties.-[A advertisement. If
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1917-08-23
IRON WANTED

} The Nevada Hide & Junk Com
pany is In need of a large amount
of iron, and parties living at a
distance from town viii find 1t
to their advantage, at present
prices, to haul 1t in.-[Advt-
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1917-08-23

Sterno Camp Stoves are ideal for
camping trips. See them at Stephen
SON Drug Co.-[Advertisemept. II
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1917-08-23
NATIONAL LEASING
SELLS AT e CENTS

National Leasing was the cents-er-
share curb sensation of the week in
New York, says Rice's Industrial and
Mining Age. Under a turnover of
100000 shares this stock sold up from
Mondays opening at 16 cents to a
close Saturday at 28 cents, under the
best kind of speculative buying in
large blocks on orders from all parts
OF the country. Two weeks ago Ma
tional Leasing was selling for IL cents.
National Leasing stock looks immedi-
ately very much higher.
National Leasing shares represent
a mining speculation of unusual prom
Use. There has seldom been a COM
bination of conditions at such an early
stage in the history of mining prop
erty as those which unite to make this
issue one of extraordinary merit.
The property under lease on
Charleston Hill, at National, Nevads,
is known to contain the extension of
the famous National gold-bearing
vein, penetrating at least 700 feet into
the property. This has been proved
in court by technical legal evidence,
and is settled and established fact.
The lease is for five years, which is
unusual and which amounts practi-
cally to ownership in the time and
opportunity it gives to develop the
property to its limit. Most important
of all, however, is the arrangement
made by the National Leasing Com
pany with the owners of the adjoining
National mine for use of that COM
pany's entire workings and equipment
for its own development work.
1t only remains to be determined
whether, in that part of the National
vein lying in the National Leasing
property there exist ore shoots such
as yielded the famous National high
grade ore to the extent of millions
of dollars in value. The opening up
of single shoot of this kind would
put millions of dollars back of the
National Leasing Company's stock
and yield speculative profits at rate
calculable only in the many hundreds
of per cent.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1917-08-23
PHONOGRAPHS FOR ALL

One quart of Cooper's Egg Saver
will keep fifteen dozen eggs till next
March. For sale only at Stephenson
Drug Co. 35c per quart; 81 per gal
lon.-lAdyertiseme u
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1917-08-23

In the early part of 1909 George
Pelton, then, about twenty-five years
of age. suffered an attack of mastoid-
tits. Following an operation, young
Pelton was sent by his father, John
+. Pelton OF Reno, vino had been
prominently identified with mining In
Southern Nevada camps, to Snapp 5
ranch at Rebel Creek, about fifty
miles north of Winnemucca and twen-
ty-five miles southwest of National, to
recuperate. While there young Pei
ton heard prospectors talking about
remarkably rich finds of high-grade
gold ore that had been made by Jesse
l.. Workman and Lou Davis, in what
afterward became known as the camp
of National.
Coming of a mining family, young
Pelton was greatly interested in the
stories and began an investigation.
visiting the camp. which then had only
a small population, he found George
and Frank Stall exploring a silver
vein on what is now known as
Charleston Hill. Impressed with the
showing and convinced that the rich
gold float found had come from the
same hill, Pelton obtained bond on
the property from Workman and his
partners. The bond fixed a price of
$4,000 for the property and provided
that $1,000 should be paid on account
within a short time. Young Pelton
informed his father of his action and
the latter made the initial payment.
The elder Pelton then went to Chi
cago. where he induced S. c. Scotte1
and j. G. Snydacker. members of the
Chicago Board of Trade and men of
wealth, to join him in the enterprise.
1t looked like smooth sailing for Scot
ten, Snydacker and the Peltons, when
all of a sudden difficulties arose. Bc-
fore the second payment on the bond
was due, the Stall brothers, as leas-
ers, opened up the vein which subse-
quently established the National mine
as the producer of the highest-grade
gold ore ever mined in quantity in
this or any other country. The Pei
tons were ready to make the payment,
but Workman and his associates had
evidently changed their minds about
selling the property. Litigation en-
sued and the case was in court for
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-12-15
NEWS OF STEELTON
COAL SHIPMENTS
FAIL TO ARRIVE
No Fuel Is Expected Before
Next Week; United Ice and
Coal Co. Reports Supply

Expected shipments of coal had
not arrived at late hour this after
noon according to reports at the
offices of local fuel dealers. Ship
ments are expected on Monday and
all residents who have placed orders
were given this information this
morning.
1t was learned at the office of the
United Ice and Coal Company to-day
that small supply of coal is on
hand but more orders for coal are
on file than the amount would fill.
1t is understooi that this firm is only
selling coal TO it's regular customers.
That residents are badly in need
of a supply of coal is seen when you
happen in the offices in the borough.
At times there are as high as dozen
persons placing orders and asking
information on the promised supply
Wood is being substituted for coal
by residents. The demand for this
fuel has increased since the ship
ments of coal have fallen off. 1t
was reported at the office of Det-
weller Brothers this morning that
the demand for wood is increasing
rapidly and that a small stock is on
hand. Officials of the Steelton Com
pany Store announced that the sup
ply of wood has been completely
exhausted.
Local dealers were hopeful of re-
ceiving coal shipments this week,
being assured by men in charge of
the distribution that Steelton would
be taken care of. All dealers en-
phasized the fact that Steelton must
have coal early next week,
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-12-15
MIDDLETOWN

Felix B. Schraedley will celebrate
his eighty-fifth birthday tomorrow.
He has been spending the last few
weeks visiting his daughter, Mrs.
Harry Foster, of Center street, Beth
lehem. He will return tomorrow to
celebrate his birthday with relatives
in the borough and in Harrisburg.
The schools in the Susqnehanna
building which were closed for a
few days on account of cold weather
have been opened again.
Herman Jacobs, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. A. Jacobs. has enlisted in the
Aviation Corps of the United States
Army.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Rarick we're
in Reading yesterday attending the
funeral of Mrs. Rarick's brother-in-
law. d. r. Berg.
John Lenhart, of Lancaster, was
in town to-day on business.
The river is closed and the farmers
of Hill Island are crossing to the
York and Dauphin county sides on
the ice.
laundry in town for the past sew
eral years, has disposed of the bust
ness owing to i'll health.
II. j. Lindley, who mashed his foot
at the Wincraft Stove Works, is
slightly improved.
Funeral services for Aaron Fby
will be held Monday afternoon at ?
o'clock instead of this afternoon be-
cause his daughter, Mrs. Blaine
HatZ, of Ohio, will not be able TO
arrive here in time.
Mr.. and Mrs. Leonard Boyer spent
the day in Philadelphia.
Officers at the local aviation ware
house have issued new orders 20 the
enlisted men. The orders in brief
follow: Men must be in every
night at III o'clock and single men
have a night off each week and mar
ried men two.
The mems Bible class of the NJ. z.
Sunday school will unfurl a service
flag for twenty-five members of the
school who have enlisted.
DIR. H. w. George spent Friday at
Philadelphia.
George Joffre, who was charged
with larceny by Joseph Jackson, and
given a hearing before Juctice Of the
Peace H. A. Lenhart, was discharged
on lack of evidence.
All of the Sunday schools of town
have decided not to give the adults
of the schools candy this year, but
will give as usual to the infant de-
partments and the money spent for
candy will be turned over to vari-
Gus soldier funds.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-12-15
Horse Taken Out Through
Side of Burning Stable

Waynesboro, Pa, Dec. 15.--Fire
yesterday destroyed a large stable
belonging to Col. Charles B. Clayton,
and which was used by Charles Shelf
fer for the housing of seven horses.
The fire was discovered by Mr. Shef-
fler shortly after he had fed the
horses at the noon hour. Firemen
succeeded in saving n portion of the
building and all the horses. except
one, were gotten out shortly after
the fire was discovered The seventh
one, which was in the rear of the
structure, and had been cut off by
the flames, was not rescued until
several minutes later and then only
after sevehal\ boards had been torn
off the building and it was taken
out through the opening. The animal
had its hair badly scorched.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-12-15
Elizabethville Committee
Ready For Red Cross

Elizabethville, Pa, Dec. 15.--
When the Red Cross drive opens on
Monday morning, Elizabethviile ex-'
poets to go over the top with colors
flying. Workers are enthusiastic
and eager and the people "f the
town are much interested in the
campaign. The local quota is 415
members. F.. X. Romberger Is in
charge of the mems division, and
Mrs Ii. II. HIs singer, of the ladies
committee. This personal of the
committees follows:
Mems - The Rev. c. P. Weller,
Charles Z. ueibier, the Rev. L. ].
Heilman, +. p. Margerum, II. M.
Miller, DIR II. II. Collins, Prof. y. ii.
Rothermel, Ralph L. Lehman, l.. K.
Burlington Charles Manning, Dr.
Joseph w. Shaffer and DR.. Wi!iaC
J.. Stevens on.
Lndies-C. w. Cook, Mrs. Stephen
Miller, Mrs. r. Blair Miller and Mrs.
II. e. Hoke.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-12-15
ROBBERSFAM
AT MOUNT UNION
Patrolman Surprises Burglars
at Work at Post Office and
Battles With Gang

Mount Union. Pa. Dec. 15.-Resi-
dents of Mount Union were startled
early yesterday morning by four
shots fired by burglars about 2
o'clock. Patrolman Martin noticed
five suspicious-looking characters and
kept a close watch on them. About
2,15 he walked near the post office
and was surprised when n man
stepped in front of him and fired four
shots. Martin then started to give
battle when four other men appeared
on the scene. The patrolman then
started to run and gave the alarm.
The men jumped into an automobile
which they had waiting and escaped.
The car carried a Maryland license.
1t was then found that the men had
forced, their way into the cellar of
the post office building and were
working their way to the safe on the
first floor when they were surprised
by the shots and forced to abandon
their work.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-12-15
QUESTIONABLE Goes
Out to 100000

Mailing of over 500, 900 ques-
tionnaires to men of draft age in
Pennsylvania begins to-day at the
headquarters of each of the local
draft boards. The questionnaires
are designed to furnish information
In advance of the second call under
the selective service law of 1917 and
must be returned within seven days
by the men who registered according
to provisions of that law last sum-
mer. The registrants, as these men
are known, are entitled to call upon
members of draft boards and attor-
neys for assistance in answering
questions. The blank forms were
sent out by the state draft headquar-
ters few weeks ago.
While this work is going on, the
state headquarters is working on
plans to have the men needed to
make up shortages in the first call
and to replace men rejected at
camps.
Within the next week it is expect
ed that times will be fixed for sum-
moning the remainder of the men
called under the first quota.
State draft headquarters to-day is
sued notice to all local and district
draft boards that members of the
legal advisory boards are not to in
terpret the draft law, but to advise
regiments and aid registrants in
making proper and truthful answers
to questions and securing such sup
porting affidavits as may be required
in particular classes of cases. TT is
also stated that advice or interpreta-
ton by legal advisers is not binding
on boards, although they may assist
boards in every possible manner.
Notice was also issued to-day that
when men enter the signal corps
section. reserve certificates must be
filed with the proper local board and
that when any such men are dis
charged from this or other special
branches of the service the officer
discharging must give notice to the
local board and if the number OF
the registrant has been reached he
shall be examined at once and sent
to the proper mobilization camp.