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The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1917-08-16
FOOD CONTROL.

The food control bill passed the Senate
last Thursday and has been signed by the
President. The bill provides for the ap-
pointment of one food administrator, and
for control of food, fuel, fertilizer and
farm equipment. 1t prohibits the use of
foodstuffs in the manufacture of distilled
beverages and also prohibits the importa-
ton of distilled spirits for beverage pur-
poses. 1t empowers the President to
commander present stocks of such liq-
uors for military purposes and to regulate
70 restrict the use of foods in making wine
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1917-08-16
Power Of Biq Guns,

1t is not easy to understand what
the power Of gun really is-its pene-
trating and destructive power. What
we call fifteen inch gun, which means
one whose muzzle or hollow part is
fifteen inches in diameter, will hurl a
shell right through plate or wall Of
the hardest steel twelve inches thick
seven miles from the muzzle. The
power of the very largest land guns
ever made. the German howitzers or
16.5 inch guns, is such that one Of their
missiles cracks open steel and con-
crete fort as If it were nut.-Popular
Science
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1917-08-16
COMMITTEE ON WAR EXPENSES

Although the amendment providing for
congressional committee on war ex-
penditures was stricken from the food
bill at the behest of the President, the
matter is by no means settled. Last
April bill was introduced to provide for
such a committee and will probably be
taken up after consideration of the tax
bill is concluded.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1917-08-16
PROSPECT.

Blueberries are reported plentiful in
this vicinity.
L. c. Dow has lately purchased a
"Briscoe" car
F. W. Kingsbury of Saltwater recently
visited Mr.. and Mrs. L. C. Dow.
Mrs. Lena (SprowD Weed of Winter
port has been guest of relatives here.
A. E. Blake of Bangor has spent a
weekend with Mr.. and Mrs Fred Dock
ham.
Mrs. F. C. Ward recently visited in
Brewer at the home of Mrs. Melvina
Crockett.
Mr. and Mrs. Freeman Bachelor of
Frankfort recently visited Mr. and Mrs.
B. G. Bachelor
Mrs Ira Ward, Mrs. F. E. Harding and
daughters Phyllis and Maxine, have been
guests of Mr. and Mrs Geo G. Ward
The many friends of Arthur Boyd re-
GREETED to learn of his death, which
occurred July Goth at his home in Frank
fort. For many years Mr.. Boyd was a
resident of Prospect, always highly re-
spected citizen. The sympathy of the
community is extended to Mrs. Boyd and
the daughters, Mrs. Marcia Gray and
Mrs. Mary Clark of this town, and the
son, John Boyd of Frankfort. Funeral
services were held at his late home in
Frankfort and the interment was in Maple
Grove cemetery in Prospect
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1917-08-16
Other Views.

$50 you want to marry my daugh-
ter, young man? Why, we hardly
know you. Have you enough to sup
port her on?'
"Sir, l thought you had too much
pride to let any of your family take
money from strangers" - Baltimore
American
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1917-08-16
Our Precious Document,

The original engrossed copy of the
Declaration itself is safely shut up in
a safe in the state department in Wash
ington.
1t is inspected every twenty-five
years. AS it's faded lines were inspect
ed in 1908, they will not be again
brought to view until 192S-Philadel-
phia Ledger.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1917-08-16
An Unappreciative Audisnce.

"What this country needs began
the oratorical man.
"Wait minute" interrupted Sena-
tor Sorghum. eff you know what this
country needs don't stand around and
lecture on it. Hustle out and help get
t."-Washington Star.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1917-08-16
QUICK RELIEF FROM
STOMACH MISERY

Use Mi-o-na Tablets, they are one of
the most effective and safe remedies for
out-of-order stomachs. Besides quickly
stopping the distress Mi-o-na soothes the
irritated walls of the stomach, strength
ems and builds up the digestive organs.
Do not suffer another day, get SOC. box
at once A. A. Howes & Co. can supply
you.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1917-08-16
Capitol so as TO take hand in this mat
ter and have his vote recorded.

A bill has been introduced in the House
by Congressman Hersey of the Fourth
Maine District to appropriate $40, 600 for
a postoffice building at Dover, Maine,
and the consolidation Of the Dover and
Foxcroft postoffices. The act provides
that the consolidation shall not take effect
until the.new building is completed.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1917-08-16
SHOE CONTRACTS.

Additional contracts for 500, 900 pairs
of army shoes have been signed by New
England manufacturers. Uncle Sam is
beginning to engage in real preparedness.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1917-08-16
Generous.

"Could you lend me $5?
mo. I'm going to be married. But
I'll see to 1t that you don't get an in
vitation. So you'll save at least $40
by that."-Life.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1917-08-16

DURING THE HOT WEATHER.
care you a vegetarian"
fWhen Pm not very hungry.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1917-08-16
Our Washington Letter.

WASHINGTON, D. c., Aug. 10. Maine
shipbuilding and owning interests are
much interested in conference held here
last week, called by Secretary of Com
Wilson, for the purpose of considering
the water transportation situation. Those
in attendance represented both the own
ers and the Seamen's Unions. Practical
ly all features of this important subject
were considered from all angles and it
is believed that much good will result.
Maine and New England interests were
represented by Col. E. C. Plummer of
Bath, who has looked out for their inter
ests here for many years.
One of the important matters consider
ed was the two bills, HR5609 and HR4373,
which authorizes the President to admit
foreign vessels to the coastwise trade of
America during the emergency period of
war. The object of this of course, is to
provide tonnage to reduce present high
rates for water borne freight At least
one of these bills, HR65O9, introduced by
Congressman Alexander, has the sane
ton of the administration. Naturally
there is opposition to the measure. Just
how much this will develop is difficult to
predict, but it is felt there will be certain
notifications before either measure can
possibly be reported out of committee or
passed. These will tend to make definite
granted for.
Shipping interests oppose the bill be-
cause of a number of reasons. First,
they fear that once the restriction con-
filming coastal traffic to ships of American
registry is raised it will never be return
ed. Second, they say it will be putting
serious handicap upon them, for the
reason that, while they will be bound by
the laws of this country as to size of
crew required and manner of feeding and
of wages, these vessels of foreign neu-
trails would be subject to none of them,
which would give an unfair advantage
over the American owned and operated
ship.
The passage by the Senate of the Ma
tional prohibitory amendment was not so
much of a surprise as some seemed to
regard it. There was general idea it
would 60 through the upper branch of
Congress and there is a decided senti-
ment that the House will place it's o. X
upon the measure. This will not come
without big fight. The liquor interests
are already lined up and have been for
months and are pulling every string and
using every artifice possible to prevent a
favorable vote in the House, if they can
not postpone action until the regular
session, which opens in December.
! tSenator Hale of Maine who has work.
ed very hard to secure the $500, 600 for
improvement of Portland harbor, is on a
short trip to his home in Portland, where
his parents are spending the summer.
The Senator took advantage of the legis-
lative lull between the vote on prohibi-
ton and taking up the revenue bill, to
make this trip. He will be back in the
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1917-08-16
FOR SALE

That fine old residence and lots
at a Court street, Belfast, Maine,
owned and occupied by the late
Charles A. Pilsbury, containing
ten rooms. Choice location and
good drainage. Apply at the
premises.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1917-03-10
ALL-STAR CAST
FOR PEARL WHITE

An all-star cast will support Pearl
White in Pathe's great military-mys-
terry serial, Pearl of the Army" THE
Shielding Shadow" marked the COM
ing of the all-star cast to the motion
picture. It's success has been demon
strated and an even stronger cast
has been gathered for the Pearl White
picture, which is expected to outdo
all of her former vehicles.
Pearl White is recognized as the
most popular serial star in the world.
The cast supporting her in Pearl of
the Army" includes Ralph Kellard,
who, because of his splendid work IN
"The Shielding Shadow" has become
one of the screens biggest matinee
idols; Theodore Friebus, one of the
most widely known actors in the
country; Marie Wayne. beautiful
young adventures in the film; and
that sterling actor, w. T. Carleton.
Pearl White has been starred in
"The Perils of Pauline" "The Ex-
ploits of Elaine" and "The Iron
Claw" Each has been more success
full than the other. Her role of Pearl
Dare, daughter of Colonel Dare. in
"Pearl of the Army" s the best she
has ever had. 1t gives her an oppor-
tunity to act as never before and also
to do the thrilling Stunts" that have
made her famous.
Throughout the serial there is a
strange and mysterious character
called The Silent Menace. In one
episode we see Pearl White and the
Silent Menace after a thrilling strug-
gle fall from cliff into the river be-
low. Again we see her rescued by the
daring driver of a military aeroplane.
We see The Silent Menace boldly in
wade one of the government buildings
in Washington and steal a package
containing important documents. We
see Pearl White in a thrilling fight
with The Silent Menace in the tower
of the building, hurled down the slop-
ing roof, and saving herself by cling
ing to the rain gutter.
What / like about my part in
"Pearl of the Army" said Miss White
"is that it has a big idea behind it.
The story is thrilling and interesting
in itself, but it has big theme-pre-
pa paredness and patriotism-which VIII
appeal to every man, woman and child
because of the message which it car
ries."
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1917-03-10
RUSHING WORK
ON 22O0O0fFOOT LEVEL

Superintendent Turner came in last
evening from the Bonanza mine, and
brought samples taken from the drift
yesterday, which apparently are as
rich in silver and gold as those for
merly secured. The ledge that was
uncovered is from 25 to q feet be-
tween walls, with the rich ore shoot
in the center. varying from two to
four feet. Where the rich vein was
exposed on the 100-foot level the top
was uncovered, the shoot not reach
ing to the top of the drift.
The ore is of the same character as
that obtained in the lower workings
in the Tonopah mines and carries
from so to 1000 in silver and from s5
to $40 in gold.
Work has been started and will be
vigorously prosecuted on the 200-foot
level, and when the ledge is cut at
that depth a better estimate may be
formed of the extent of the strike.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1917-03-10
WILL TAKE APPEAL
IN CRANES CASE

Today Attorney l.. G.. Wilson, for
defendant, and District Attorney Pow
oil appeared before Judge Ducker in
chambers and settled the bill of ex-
ceptions in the Crane case. An ap-
neal will be taken to the Supreme
Court on the principal ground that
the evidence presented at the recent
trial of the case did not substantiate
the allegations contained in the in
dictment
As will be remembered, A. G. Crane,
president of the Interstate Life Insur-
ance Company of Nevada. was con-
yicted at the last term of court OF
having obtained a check of the value
of $1,000 from Mrs. Lena Scott OF
Platora by means of false pretense
and was sentenced to serve from one
to ten years in the penitentiary. Coun-
sell applied to the Supreme Court for
a writ of habeas corpus. which was
refused last Tuesday.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1917-03-10
PROF. ]. 6. S(RUGHAM
NAMED STATE ENGINEER

Professor j. G. Scrugham, dean of
the engineering colleges at the Uni
versity, was appointed State engineer
yesterday by Governor Boyle and will
assume the duties of the Office on May
/, taking the place of w. M. Kearney,
who was reappointed by Governor
Oddie four years ago and whose term
will expire March %. During his long
incumbency of the office Mr. Kearney
has performed its onerous duties in
a manner that has been generally
satisfactory to the people of the
State.
In making the announcement of the
appointment, Governor Boyle said the
change in the office was not made
for political reasons and, with the
exception of offering the position to
David Hayes at the beginning of his
term as Governor. he had never ten
dered the position to anyone.
Part of the letter to Mr.. Kearney
from Governor Boyle concerning the
change is as follows
Permit me to say that while. with
the majority of the people of the
State, I believe that you have admin
istered the Office during your term
with unusual ability and with sincere
honesty. I likewise feel that you
have, because of prior employment
and associations and as result of
the friction incident to the discharge
Of your duties, become deadlocked
with certain persons, which fact will,
in spite of anything that any of us
can do, continue to retard and tie up
your department while you remain at
its head.
Dean Scrugham will secure leave
of absence for two years from the
University to take up the work in
the engineers Office. He is probably
one of the best known professional
men in the State and has had con-
siderable experience in the past sew
eral years along the same lines as
the State engineer.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1917-03-10
DELIGHTFUL SURPRISE PARTY
Is GIVEN TO MRS. SUMMERS

Wednesday evening the Pythian Sis
ters entertained Mrs. C. J. Summers
formerly Miss Electa HursD at a
delightful surprise party at the home
of Mrs. F. j. Button on East Third
street. There was a large gathering
of members of the local temple Of
Pythian Sisters present and a most
ENJOYABLE evening was spent in play
ing progressive whist and having a
good time generally. During the eve
ming a delicious luncheon was served.
A feature of the evenings enjoyment
was the presentation to Mrs. Summers
of a handsome piece of cut glass.
Mrs. Summers now resides at Duns-
muir. California. and is here on a
visit
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1917-03-10
PROCEEDINGS OF
STATELEGISLATURE

Following is the full text of Senate
bill No. 133. introduced in the Senate
by Campbell, requiring all school
children to be examined for defective
eyesight or hearing or diseased teeth.
The bill has received considerable
discussion:
Section /. Duty of Teacher. 1t
shall be the duty of all teachers en-
gagged in teaching in the public
schools of the State separately and
carefully to test and examine every
child under their jurisdiction to as
certain If such child is suffering from
defective sight or hearing, or diseased
teeth, or breathes through its mouth
If such test determines that any child
has such defect, il shall be the duty
Of the teacher to notify. in writing,
the parent of the child of such defect
and explain to such parent the neces-
sity OF medical attendance for such
child.
Sec. 2. State Board of Health Pre-
scribes Rules. The State board of
health shall prescribe rules for MAX
ing such tests, and shall furnish TO
boards of education and boards of
trustees of school districts rules of
instruction. test-cards, blanks and
other useful appliances for carrying
out the purposes of this act.
Sec 3. When Tests Shall be Made.
During the first month of each school
year. after the opening of the school,
teachers must make tests required by
this act upon the children then in
attendance at school; and thereafter,
as children enter school during the
year, such tests must be made imme-
diately upon their entrance.
Sec. 4. Duty of Boards of Eduea-
ton. 1t shall be the duty of the
boards of education and boards of
trustees of the several school dis
tricts Of the State to enforce the pro-
visions of this act.
"Sec. 5. Any child may be exempt
from the examination herein provided
upon written statement from his or
her parents or guardian that they OBJ
ject to the same on religious ground.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1917-03-10
Trial Jurors

Following is a list of the trial jur-
ors who have been subpenaed for
service during the trial of the Grim
inal cases. beginning next Tuesday,
March 13:
Lovelock-John NJ. Adkins, George
NJ Tyler. L. Greilich, Emil W. Som
mer. T. L. Wilson, John Beaudine, f.
C. Biddleman. Philip Anker, Max Pan
nier, Nels Johnson, John A. Damn,
Ike Erickson, Arson Reno. James A.
Jensen. X. L. Garrison, Jesse Mont
rose. William Lane, William Munk.
william opperman, Walter r. Han
son, c. F. Erickson, j. w. Mohatt and
F. Barnes.
Winnemucca -. G.. Moore, August
Bohnert, V. w. Boyd, W. G. Tucker.
Euphania Mangan. w. F. Pearce, S. J..
Anderson, G. a. Trousdale, J. A. Lo-
rentz, ]. V. Laveaga. T. II. Guyon.
william T. Henley. S. d. Love, J. y.
Holm, W o. Nelson. G. A. Becker and
T. A. Leach.
Mazuma-Riley Harsberger.
0reana-James A. Davis.
Red House-A. II. Johnson.
Rebel Creek-R +. Hurd.
Paradise-H. f. Fritchen.
Imlay-John r. Tullis.
Lower Rochester-P. b. Kotelman.
Amos L. Northcutt
Humboidt-Walter Magee.
National-F. B. Iandess.
Cases Set for Trial
The cases which have been set for
trial are as follows:
State VS.. A. l.. Herndon; charge,
larceny from the person; March 1S.
State vs. w. F. Diehl; charge, forg-
cry; March H. Salter & Robins, de
fendant's attorneys.
State VS.. A. G.. Crane and H. III.
Dunbar; charge. embezzlement, six
Indictments; March Is.
indictments: March Is. /. G. Wilson.
attorney for Defendant Crane in five
Of the indictments. and t. A. Brandon
in the remaining case.
State VS.. l.. L. Chapman; charge,
unlawful cohabitation; March 19.
salter & Robins. defendants attor-
neys.
Is Granted Divorce
In the District Court yesterday
Judge Ducker granted Rosa Stickney
of Winnemucca decree of divorce
from William b. Stickney. on the
ground of desertion.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1917-03-10
LOCAL TEAM wins
BASKETBALL GAME

The Winnemucca high school girls
basketball team defeated the Reno
high school girls team last night BY
a score Of Is to IA in one of the most
hotly contested games witnessed at
the local school in some time, says
the Journal AS a result of the decis-
ion over Reno, Winnemucca high
claims the State championship for
girls and is prepared to defend it. At
game played at Winnemucca about
month ago Reno was defeated by
a score of IS to 8.
The Winnemucca team was COM
posed of Ruth Vargas, Marjorie Stauf-
fer, Ethel Brown, Mildred Jewell.
Erma Hoskins, Louise Cooney and
Helen Rose. with Professor Jewell as
coach.
Reno has defeated Carson City, vir-
ginia City. Gardnerville, Susanville
and Sparks, while Winnemucca has
defeated Fallon. Elko, Lovelock and
several other towns in that vicinity
Both Reno and Winnemucca have
been trying for the past month, with
out success, to get a game with Tono-
pah. Before Friday nights game both
teams agreed to eliminate Tonopah
from consideration and allow the
team that won to claim the State
championship. Professor Jewell has
accordingly laid claim to the title.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1917-03-10
LOCAL NOTES And
PERSONAL MENTION

Constable A E. Springer of Inlay
was in town Thursday evening.
l.. E. Beeson of Lovelock is in town
today. stopping at the Eldorado.
Commissioner w. H. Cooper came
in from Lovelock yesterday afternoon
and left this morning for his Pleas
ant Valley ranch.
Thomas Fallon, buyer for the West
ern Meat Company is in town today.
Juan Mentaberry and family, who
spent the winter at Fresno, Califor-
mia, have returned to Winnemucca
and will leave for their home at
Kings river in day or two.
Mrs. c. e. Gates of Imley was In
town yesterday.
Attorney C. e. Robins returned this
morning from professional trip TO
Reno. q
Frank ]. Frey is in town today from
his ranch near Humboldt House, reg
istered at the Eldorado.
Eddie Young of DEMO is a guest at
the Star hotel today.
o
L. st. d. Roylance, manager OF the
Kennedy mine, is spending few days
in town, stopping at the Eldorado.
o
George Settle of San Francisco is
registered at the Overland.
C. e. Kennedy came In from Ken
nedy yesterday afternoon.
L. F. Hopkins of Jungo II regis
tered at the Eldorado.
Fred Tyler, the valmy sheepman, Is
in town today.
Scott Butler, constable at Gerlach,
was in town yesterday, registered at
the Overland. @
Rose G. Rogers OF Elko Is guest
of the Eldorado.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred G. Pearce and
son are in town today from Kennedy.
@
DIR. w. w. Taylor. the Reno eye
specialist, is at the Eldorado today.
District Attorney Powell has re-
turned from an official trip to Roch-
ester. @
George e. Stall, the well-kncvn
mining man, is in town from san
Francisco. @
G e. Lane is in town today from
McDermitt, registered at the Over
land @
Harry Cochran has returned from
San Francisco, to which place he went
shortly after the November election.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1917-03-10
Both Teams Played Fast Ball

Especial 70 The Silver State)
RENO March 10.-In the basketball
game last night Reno started strong,
but Winnemucca pulled ahead and
won by a score of Is to IA. The game
was clean and very fast, although
rather rough. For Winnemucca, the
Misses Ethel Brown and Mildred Jew
ell shot brilliant baskets. Captain
Ruth Vargas outjumped her Reno OPP
ponent and in other ways contributed
much strength to her team. All played
very fast ball. The Reno team work
was good. The visiting team viii re-
turn to Winnemucca Sunday after
noon on No. 6. after having sufficiently
done the metropolis.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1917-03-10
Compromise Water Bill Passes

Anti-administration forces opposed
to the present water law and the
vesting of judicial powers in the
hands of the State engineer won a
victory in the house yesterday after
noon when the water law bill. origin
ally introduced by the Humpolot
county delegation, but superseded oy
a substitute presented by the irriga-
ton committee. was passed with Dul
two dissenting votes being cast. The
members opposing the bill were VIM
ters of ormsby and Stodick of Doug
las.
The bill, which has yet to pass the
Senate before it reaches the Governor
is practically a compromise measure
and is designed to be satisfactory 10
the interests in Humboldt county
which have been fighting the present
law for years.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1917-03-10
NEVER MIND THE WEATHER

Don't worry about the question OF
reaching a good drug store. Simply
call us up-Phone 4S3-and a Free
Delivery Service is at your disposal
both ways-to take your order and
deliver it.
EVERYTHING PERTAINING TO
DRUGS.
MEET ME- AT THE EAGLE
Eagle Drug Co.
The Rexall Store.
advertisement
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1917-03-10
Christian Science Society

Meeting place and reading room, All
Melarkey street Corner Fourth).
Sunday morning at IL o'clock. Tes-
timonial meetings Wednesday even
ings at 7:45. Sunday school. 9:45 am.
Reading of Christian Science Bible
lesson is the same in every church of
the denomination in the world. Sub
ject for Sunday, March II, Man"
Reading room open Sunday, Tues
and Thursday afternoons from 2:30
to o'clock.
You are invited to the services and
to use the reading room.