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The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-09-22

meantime wants your company while
saddles my hawse"
The cool indifference OF the tone
made the saloonkeeper look up darby
and lOweringly.
you've got the drop this time,
shootin' down an Unarmed man what
didn't do you no harm I want to
say"
You can do your sayin' after
get out O here March out to the
corral, !" interpOsed Welleston. And at
the sight of the cold CLEAN In his eye,
Pitt arose sullenly and went.
Briefly commanding the two Mexi-
cans to preeede him, Welleston walked
toward the corral Beyond a few pack
burrcs 1t contained only his horse and
an aged bronco used by Pitt. Acting
under his orders, one of the Mexicans
brought his saddle and cinched it on
WeIleston's beast, the owner meantime
looking IN all directions across the nat
ural cut In which the saloon lay to the
trails leading from the mountains which
bounded it on either side.
Driven out of several neighbOrhoods
because Of the character of his saloon,
Pitt had chosen a location on lands
then In litigation between two of the
big companies which were fighting for
vacant property In the Pecos range
toward the center of New Mexico
Injunction and CONTEMPLATION had
left the matter in allegiance, and there
had been no opposition when he placed
a saloon In this cuP-ike depression of
the mountains and had there started
his trade of liquor selling once more
To the west, the mountains were filled
with vast flocks of sheep, guarded by
men who were equally ready to fight
their fellows in protecting the flOcks OK
to sell themselves to the "cow men"
IN the bitter war which had arisen over
comparatively worthless Pasturage
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-09-22
By Edward B. WaterWorth

Following the establishment of his
saloon, Pitt had placed windmill be-
hind his dilapidated building and had
managed to strike a flow of the drain
age water from the mountains above
One or two Mexieans, permitted to
use the overflow for their scanty gar
dens, had settled there And, on the
outskirts of even so tawdry place as
this, was the dance hall with the usual
array OF painted occupants
For even If the town seemed so desc
late IN the failing afternoon light, it
stlIl had Its patrons and its busy hours
When the night squad of riders took
charge OF the sheep ranges to the
westward, the men relieved would canteI
down to spend evenings of dissipation
at Pitts place and the dance hall
have been called cow-boys-but not
OF the sort from whom romance Is
made Magnificent riders, possessed
OF a sort of vicious animal courage and
perfectly willing to fight to the end for
the man whose money they took, they
all were But there their good qualities
ended
1t was the time of active war between
sheep and cattle herdeTs and battles
were many, even on Government land,
long the sole property Of the coEmen
aienable- When the sheep invaded
their territory, the old stamp of cow
boy appeared IN q new guise. In that
region, even the usual form of sending
the cowboy outfit with its wagon to
follow the herds had been abandoned,
and the sheepmen maintained little
armies Of regularly enrolled desperadoes
to protect the mountain ranges
These ranges were practically worth
less for cattle, it Is true The Mexicans
or q few small ranchers might keep a
few head of cattle high on the noun
talns In some open place, visiting them
occasionally to give them salt and
thus keep them near their grazing field
But the fact that they could not use
the mountain pasture did not prevent
the cowmen from endeavOring to spoil
the sheepman's game Flocks left un-
guarded were apt to be driven over some
pTeclpiee or into some stream or to be
set upon by adherents of the COW
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-09-22

DIR. MOye, the nOFthSlde VeterlnarIan
has just received his commission as
Second Lieutenant in the Veterinary
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-09-22

in an auto to see his twenty year old
Fred Funston take third money in a
G----&l--.1-- IL ffD---1~-~-l-If
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-09-22

IOyu haHSOm Sent q cabIegram 20
mother of his safe arrival in
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-09-22

1flOH1aS NIIIItI has
the Peter Antonio
h HAYS. now owned
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-09-22

one OF Us ClLILeIlS IS 50 WIUEiE nj
TO be asked from Washington, D.
--,--r,,- =
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-09-22

MI. and MIS-
recently rented
residence In Nortl
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-09-22

.7ILL WELLESTON, crooked
~ gambler, suspected train robber
=4s and occasional COW puncher,
ESH&5 stood by the door of Pitt 3
81 saloon Kaxing q threatening
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-09-22

And before him, 0Os1ehiHg behind q
boulder, evidently IA the hope Of
escaping The bitter tRi2d, lag
U0mazs Dho elaSfSd TO
her side q hifde child.
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1917-11-10
Widows Can Claim
Only One Tax Exemption

Widows who claim exemption from
taxation can only do so in one county
despite the fact that their claim to
exemption in that county does not
amount to $1,000 in valuation. in
which amount they are exempt under
the law according to an opinion fur
nished to the tax commission by the
Attorney-General' Office. The ques-
ton arose in the case of widow who
secured an exemption in one county
on $50 valuation and then claimed
exemption in another county on a
valuation of $3.50. The Attorney
General holds that the first exemp-
ton claimed is all that can be allowed.
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1917-11-10
LEAD PRODUCERS
HAVE BIG SURPLUS
Overproduction and Accumulation Re.
heved Somewhat by Curtailins Output

Overproduction and Accumulation Re-
heved Somewhat by curtailins Output
Producers of lead have been seek
ing level at which they could in
duce consumers to take some of the
accumulation off their hands. With
the price now lodged at 5 1-2 cents a
pound that level has about been
reached In the belief of large trade
interests. This new low figure repre-
sents drop of z cents a pound from
the highest level at which lead ever
sold-12 1-2 cents pound.
Inflated prices. accompanied by
overproduction and now accumula-
ton of the metal. tell the story of
the lead market in few words. Lead
never should have gone above 9 cents
a pound. but when it advanced to IL
1-2 cents under the stimulus of
rumors that the United States Gov
ernment was to buy tonnage equal
to one-half Of the 1916 output. moth
ing more was needed to urge pro-
ducers. large and small. to expand
their operations to the limit.
Similar conditions exist in spelter
with demand practically at a stand
still. Both these metals will now be
governed by thelaw of supply and de-
mand and with prices at their pres
ent levels the need for committees to
work in behalf of Government pur-
chases has disappeared.
A rather unpalatable flavor has
been left in the mouths of some of
the lead producers by action of the
Government representatives who had
agreed to pay for certain tonnages a
straight price of 8 cents pound.
Before all of the deliveries had been
completed under these arrangements
the market price had dropped below
the Scent level and has since contin-
ued to decline. The Government
agencies now state that they will pay
no more than market prices for their
requirements.
The overproduction and accumula-
tion of spelter has been relieved to
some extent by curtailment of out
put. This curtailment of late has
been quite extensive and effective
Boston News Bureau.
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1917-11-10
Aged Mother YearnS
For News Of Her Son

Reed G. Henry, of 800 North Sew
enth street. Walla Walla. WASH. un-
der date of October %. 1917. writes
as follows to the SENTINEL:
In 1897 my grandmother received
her last letter from her son. Her
schellJ. Gruman, of Norwalk, Conn.,,
who at the time was prospecting or
working at one of the camps of Me-
vada. The name of the camp has
been forgotten. His mother is now
over 30 years old and cannot expect
10 live much longer. She has prayed
Tor 20 years that she may hear from
her son before she dies. If any of
your readers knew him. or of him.
and can tell where he is now for is
buried. if dead) will you ask them to
write me as soon as possible? The
only reward | can offer is an old
ady's thanks. Hoping this may
bring some news of my uncle, and
nanking you for your courtesy. |
an" etc.
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1917-11-10
Two Million Bushels
Of Tub0rS Freeze

Salt Lake Tribune Nov. 5: Two
million bushels of potatoes in the vi
cinity of Idaho Falls have frozen dur
ing the past week. according to ad-
vices received yesterday by E. E.
Rich. Mr.. Rich says that the farm
ers refused to sell the tubers at cur
rent prices when they were harvest
ed. and their cupidity resulted in the
present loss. When the farmers
found that potatoes were not going
up they tried tosell but could not get
the cars to ship them in, he says.
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1917-11-10
REDUCTION IN RATES
ANNOUNCED BYL. |. c.

The Nevada Industrial Commits
sion has announced changes of premi-
um rates for industrial insurance eff
fective January 1, 1918. based on the
experience of the State insurance
fund with the various classifications
of industry. By those changes. it
is hoped that the burden of compen-
sation cost will be borne by the in
dustries causing the most accidents.
The most important csanges are in
dicated below, per 800 of the pay
roll:
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1917-11-10
PLANNING TO CAN SEAL MEAT

The food needs of Americas allies
superimposed on those of this Nation.
have directed attention to hitherto
unused or little used sources of food
supply.
According to the Journal of Com
merce the canning of seal meat and
its preservation as corned product
are now receiving the attention of
the United States bureau of fisheries
as means of increasing the food
supply Of the Nation. 1t is also pro-
posed to employ the bones of the
seals as extensively as possible for
fertilizer purposes, to obtain valu-
able oil for dressing skins from the
surplus blubber, make leather from
the throats or outlets. and possibly
to use the intestines for castings. and
various glands for medical or food
extracts.
As preliminary to utilizing the
meat for food, arrangements have
been made to provide for the seal
islands small experimental canning
outfit consisting of steam-pressure
cooker and appurtenances. tits plan
ned to can quantity of seal meat un-
der varying conditions, with view
to ascertaining whether economic use
can be made of this product in canned
form. If it develops that seal meat
can be prepared successfully in this
way, steps will be taken to establish
the undertaking on an extensive
scale as soon as possible.
Seal meat. fresh. salted and smoked,
has been one of the staple food ar
ticles of the native of the Pribilof Is
lands and has been regarded with
favor by whites. The seal shoulders
are particularly palatable. and it is
said that they can be prepared by
any good cook so as to resemble swan
breasts both in flavor and appearance.
This meat is served regularly at the
mess of the government employees on
st. Paul and st. George Islands.
In addition to the canning project
the preservation of the meat by corn
ing will be taken up. and the re-
mainder, in excess of the require
ments for food of the local inhabit-
ants and the fox herds. will be con-
yerted into oil and fertilizer at plants
which it is proposed to have estab-
lished in the islands.
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1917-11-10

Chris Larsen. the Reno police Off
Ger who a couple of weeks ago shot
and killed an escaping prisoner, Joe
Simons. was yesterday exonerated of
the charge of murder at his prelim-
;nary examination before Justice OF
the Peace Devine.
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1917-11-10

The contractors schedule was un-
changed.
George X. Elder has recently re-
ported on his audit of the State in
surance fund surplus of $35. 900 in
addition to a reserve set aside for
catastrophes of $4,000, making a
total surplus of $121. 900 as a result
# four years operations.
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1917-11-10

Make the children happy on Christ
mas and ones happiness will take
care of itself.
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1917-11-10
TEXT OF ASSESSMENT
WORK RESOLUTION

The text of the Senate resolution
which releases claim owners from
the performance of annual assess
ment work on mining claims during
1917 and 1918. has been received in
Reno. and through Henry M. Rives
Of the Nevada Mine Operators As
sociation. is being mailed out to min
ing companies of the State.
This resolution. among other things
REQUIRES that those intending to avail
themselves of the chance of holding
their claims without doing the assess
ment work must file notice of such
intention in the same Office in which
their location notice is recorded.
Following is the complete text of
the resolution, which is known as
Senate Joint Resolution No. 78:
Resolved by the Senate and House
of Representatives of the United
States of America in Congress as
sembled, that in order that labor
may be most effectively used in rails
ing and producing those things need
ed in the prosecution of the present
war with Germany, that the provision
of section twenty-three hundred and
twenty-four of the revised statutes
of the United States which requires
on each mining claim located, and
until patent has been issued there
for. not less than 500 worth of labor
to be performed or improvements to
be made during each year, be. and
the same is hereby suspended during
the years nineteen hundred and
and nineteen hundred and
eighteen:
Provided, that every claimant of
any such mining claim in order to
obtain the benefits of this resolution
shall file or cause to be filed in the
office where the location notice or
certificate is recorded on or before
December thirty-first, of each of the
years nineteen hundred and seven
teen and nineteen hundred and eigh-
teen. notice of his desire to hold
said mining claim under this resolu-
ton: Provided further. that this
resolution shall not apply to oil, plac-
er locations or claims.
This resolution shall not be
deemed to amend or repeal the pub
lie resolution entitled Joint resolu-
ton to relieve the owners of mining
claims who have been mustered into
the military or naval service of the
United States as officers or enlisted
men from performing assessment
work during the term of such service.
approved July seventeenth. nineteen
hundred and seventeen.
Blank forms covering these notices
Of intention have been printed by the
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1917-11-10

AT the present price of coal it is
easier to realize that coal and dia-
monds are composed of the same ma
terial.
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1917-11-10

Blank forms covering these notices
Of intention have been printed by the
SENTINEL and can be obtained at
this office.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-04-19
LongfeI|oW and The
Battle Of Lexington
Anniversary of First Shot Fred m
Revolution Recalls the Beloved
Poets Works.
Ry REV. C. W. FULLER, Jr"
Pastor McMechen Christian Church.

: We have the amusing description hE
Lowell al :; nrgr" IS" black that char
coal made Il chalk mark upon him ana
of :. wGodrn Sh'nEir ,r"inlrn So i'"'
marr!c that Il sank in tn" water.
: MIR. Brown tArtcmU$ Wardl excited
tn" same sort of laughter by his remark
III pointing It. a hill d;'uhrri on ms chtl-
I vas. the highest part OF th'S mountain
{ is thu top" Similarly. when the latter
writer. among his anecdotes OF the con-
, Scription, tell us that ""n" Young MAN
who was drawn claimed Ia be exempt
because. h" was the son "l Il Wldo"c"
{ !uuthrr-WhU supported hInI.
! We are to-day brought lace 10 lace
with the stern facts Of American lit"rH-
! tEr" as LunEfrlluw describes the famous
historical ride Of Paul Revere: \ note
worthy characteristic Of L"nEIcll"w W'tN
& his 10y" Of children which was iElIi
matched by Ihr love and coniIdrnc"
which hr inspired in them. Many Of MS
/ poems display this trait IN :; beautiful!
: manner. y It'll" girl wanted to- get -
: look at The poet through tn" window AN"
, Immediately I.uuEiclluw opened the door.
called the child Ia him. took her by III"
/ hand. ana then spent an huur IN showing
! her his nous" and books and pictures.
/ the did clock TN the stairs" of which
she had read inn ON" Of his poems, am.
/ the chair which was given him by ;hc
children of Cambridge. THUS the chliu
| Was endowed with lifelong memories OF
, ;hc poet. The chair just mentioned was
, the chestnut tree that nV"rShHdow"f the
! old blacksmith ship ON Rrattlc street.
| which the poet mad !mmortaliacd in his
poem.
| "UUder the spreading cheStuu; tree
! Tn" village Smlthy stands
| Upon Il brass plate OH the chair was
ithiS inscription: "ro tn" author Of The
, Village Blacksmith" This chair made
! from the wood ri tn" spreading chest
! nat tree. * presented as an expression
! "t grateful regard and N"ncration by the
children 81 Cambridge. who with thrr
, friends. Join in best wishes and con
CALCULATIONS on this anniversary, Fnhru-
AIRY -. 1877" II was the seventies an
niverSary 81 til" poets birth.
! ON February nth. 1852. III" last birth
, day anniversary the poet lived To see. he
: was too feeble 10 hay" any celebration
! But many schools throughout the coun-
! Try devoted tn" day I" a study Of his
! writings. as his name has become n
! familiar household word. 50 when nan%
are quoting LonCfcllow they think they
are quoting scripture.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-04-19
ADMITS PASSING
FORGED CHECKS
Dewey Chambers. of Cleveland, Held
to Grand Jury-lmpl Gates
GANG Of Check Artists

Dewey Chambers. Il Cleveland young
man. last evening pleaded guilty 10
Il charge of passing forged checks IN
his city. Squire r.! G.. Hobbs re-
nanded him to Jail To await action
, Of the May grand jury.
! Like Charles Krchgrsser and others
who recently have passed bad checks
in Wheeling, Chambers freely admit
ted passing the checks hui maintained
sloutly that he was led TO pass them
by another party who made out the
checks and forged names to them.
Young Chambers came clean with The
iWhOlc story Of the check work.
According 10 young Chambers story
he consented 10 pass the checks only
after he had lost all his money in a
place which has since been closed by
The police. Some OF the checks which
were made out for him, he says. We're
. taken out Of the city and casheL.
Chambers was arrested by PatrOlman
j. Carl Schultze and Detective Dave
. tlp1ry
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-04-19
Juniors and Girls
Spring Coats and Dresses

>NTOTHERS of girls of the hardtoit age should sec
1I our assOmcnts OF apparel for girls to 10 years
We know they can find just what they are looking for
and we know we can satisfy the most exacung III STYLE
fit and price.
JUNIOR COATS sizes Is II years attractive models Of
wool velour and popn plain coorS novelty plaid and
checked effects half belts bcted all around some with gath
cred flare backs styliShly trimmed-S6.SO to $4,000.
GIRLS DRESSES sizes to II years smart bocro and
styles with high long waists made OF fine glnSham IN
paid stripes and combinations fast colors and trimmed with
contrasting shadcS-S125.
GIRLS COATS, sizes 16 years. made of wool popn
granite cloth and shown plain and novelty cooringS de-
signed with high waists and backs full bccd effectively
trmmed--S4.9S to $500.
CONFIRMATION DRESSES sizes to II years, pretty
nets ogandc wolfe baste and lawn with high long
waists boero ovcrSkr effects deliberately trimmed with
lace embroidery tucks and ribbons-S2.9S $500.
Thi-d
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-04-19
ORTINO GUILTY
Detective Tells OF Six Liquor Purchas
es-Defense offers No Testimony.

Peter Ortino made no d"irns when
confronted before Squire X. q. Hobbs
last evening with the testimony OF Il
detecriv" for the prohibition depart
mrn who made SIX purchases of Ii.
Gnor from him. Squire Hobbs fined
Ortino Sln0 and sentenced him 20
serve 90 days in Jail. Prohibition D.
ficer Brr, +. Phillips and Martin Nti.
der testified for The stale. telling of
raiding Orlino's place at 1872 Alley l.,
M Narch -
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-04-19

pil,ins omen the baseball season III
Pittsburgh today. ,,.,r.h.
MISC Anna uinrrman, yn5inS ,u i,hir ~
fer II Harry Hinrrman' OF H,' !! '''''' u
s,r.. j.. i'll with pneumonia -.
.r,ihjr Mrlchrr. Il well known VI, nm
vnr},rr. has returned tn his home ION
lnr"h street after several weeks W. n'S''
with his parents in McKecSporl' "a
Herbert EurEe. ri Jacob street "ho
wa.. married about Il tortni&hl aSo.
will take his honeymoon on HA'"'" '!
al MjIlan. a.. 10 visit relatives.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-04-19
Childrens Couohs And Colds

Coughs and colds are the bann Of
childhood and cause mothers much
more worry than any other OF the
minor diseases. Those who keep
Chamberla!n's. Cough Remedy al hand
ready for instant use have less Occa
sion 70 worry. Mrs. ". T. AGin. Bluff
Ton, Ohio. says, Il always rely upon
Chamberlain Cough Remedy when
the children have coughs or colds.
Oblaiaable EVERYWHERE ADV.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-04-19
POLICE COURT NOTES

In police court yesterday. Judge Pen
S. HoueCl;er sent Pat pcrinc Ia tn:
workhousc for Is days for being drunk.
Il. Il. Lewis. W: Phillips and X. Mcliiv-
ms were fined $40 ami costs apiece for
kicking up rrmpus in John Waugh :
day night.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-04-19
TOOK CRATE FRONTS
Fred Duke Pleads Guilty and Goes %
Jail for 80 Days-Exonerates Clark

Fred Duke, who was arrested two
weeks ago charged with the malicious
destruction of property on the Island.
last evening was allowed to plead gull
~ to a misdemcanor. charge. Squire
Hobbs gave his the minimum penalty
Of 50 days in Jail.
Duke admitted going into an old un-
occupied house ON the Island and TAX
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-04-19

ton. D. c.. this week on business con-
nected with the local society. Yes.
terday he visited the headquarters Of
the Red Cross, according tor a tclc-
gram received by the lntelligencer.
Or. Benze is registered at the Cont.
mental hotel.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-04-19
Extra Sale Specials

AT $3.5O-Crcpc de Chimes, Lace, Gcorg-
cite. Wash Silk-a very large assortment
Of styles and at less than half the former
prices, because in most instances, only
one of style.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-04-19
Justice Miller Lectures
Gives . Series Of Three Addresses
From the Bench" Last
Night to "QuarreIers.


Justice Charles +. Miller put on. his
iecturin" clothes abuu. dusk last night
and handed out IWo separate lectures
and Topped off the verbal advice by
giving tn" Two alleged tongue-fightcrs
some real good falh"rly advice.
II WAS AL 4 nrighbors' squahbl"
William Miller Of Eighteenth street,
had Mrs. .lcnni" barnes arrested on
q charge OF using abusive and profane
language. Mrs. Miller was discharged
from custody after Justice Miller had
given her a lecture. About the time
The one William Miller put on his nat
10 depart he was arrested on Il similar
charge on 4 warrant sworn out by Mrs.
Barnes. Squire Miller then gave him
a good lecture on his alleged quarrel.
ing "facilitirs.' and then both were
lcctured.
= new clothcslin". if hnf!cH for a
short time. will. hacnm" tOnghrr. Will
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-04-19

in@ TWO CRATE fronts which he said
he found lying on the floor II" denied
tearing them from ihr wall.
Duke rXOnera;rd Eugene Clark. 4
IL year old boy who was arrested with
him, and the boy was released