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The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1917-05-08
BOARD RECESSES
UNTIL SATURDAY

Besides taking action on claims
against the county. the county board
transacted the following business:
Monthly reports of county officers
were received and accepted.
The salary of George Farris, county
game warden. was fixed at 500 per
month. with not to exceed $25 per
month additional for expenses.
Phil Blume, W. ]. Bradley and H. X.
Davis, Winnemucca business men, ap-
peared before the board, represented
by Attorney ]. A. Callahan. and re-
nance, effective June 1. requiring the
removal of all boxes in Winnemucca
restaurants and cafes. The board took
the matter under consideration and
will give a decision when it meets
next Saturday.
Mrs. Laura Munson was allowed $50
per month under the law passed by
the last Legislature, providing for the
partial support of mothers who are
dependent upon their own efforts for
the maintenance of their children.
The tax levy on lands embraced in
the Lovelock valley drainage district
was fixed at 10 cents on the 800 valu-
alton for 1917.
Assessor Organ was authorized to
employ two deputies at salary of
800 per month each until the further
order of the board
The tender of John McCruden to
construct concrete walks at the coun-
ty hospital was referred to Chairman
Trousdale, with authority to act.
Last evening the board adjourned
until Saturday, at which time the
Lovelock water bonds will be dis
posed of.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1917-05-08
MURDERER URIE
ASKS FOR PAROLE

The State board of pardons and
parole had $50 applications confront
ing it yesterday morning when it went
into regular session. Acting Governor
Sullivan met with the board for the
first time, Governor Boyle being in
the East. He was reported at Chicago
yesterday.
Among the applicants for relief is
Nimrod Uric, Humboldt county MUIR
derer, slayer of Jean Quillici and with
a charge of the murder of Mrs. Jean
Quillici hanging over his head. Uric
was sentenced to death and the sem
tence was commuted to life imprison-
ment He now asks for parole.
Effel Bell, who burglarized the Riv-
erside hotel at Reno, also wants a
parole, as does Mrs. Ella Connell,
serving life sentence for attempting
to administer poison to her aged hus-
band at Elko.
Pardons effective Immediately were
granted by the board to John Chris
tianson, serving eighteen months from
Douglas county for escaping Jail; to
Charles J. Corr. serving from one TO
fifteen years for burglary committed
in Mineral county; Glenn Martin,
Churchill county, one to fifteen years
for burglary.
w. l.. Fisher, serving from one to
five years for injuring the Lander
county Jail, was paroled, to take effect
June 8. Thirty applications were ig-
nored, sufficient time not having
elapsed since the applicants were
sentenced to confer jurisdiction OF the
board.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1917-05-08
MINING PRESIDENT RETURNS
FROM A TRIP TO CHICAGO

H. A. Swanson. president of the
Winnemucca Mountain Mining Com
pany, accompanied by Mrs. Swanson,
returned Sunday from three months
trip to Chicago.
"The Chicago financial situation is
improving" stated Mr.. Swanson yes
terday. when war was declared
against Germany money frightened up,
but in the last week or ten days II
has become much easier. Chicago
capital has always thought well of
Nevada mining enterprises, and it is
comparatively easy to raise money
there for legitimate mining"
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1917-05-08
ENGLAND LOOKS
TO U.S.. FOR FOOD
(By international News seryice)

WASHINGTON. May g. England
will be defeated within eight months
unless. before the end of that time.
the United States shall have succeed
ed in clearing German submarines
from Atlantic steamer lanes and is
sending steady stream of foodstuffs
across the ocean to feed the people of
Great Britain. This is the announce
ment of the Federal shipping board
as the reason for the colossal ship
building program which has been de-
cided upon by the United States in
an effort to assist England to ward
off defeat.
This afternoon Minister Balfour.
chairman of the British mission to
the United States, addressed the Sen
ate in the course of an official call
made in behalf OF the British nation.
He declared his belief that the SUBJ
marine menace would be defeated and
that the war would be won by the
allies by hard fighting. The ovation
accorded the British minister was
scarcely les shearty than that ac-
corded the Frenchmen the other day.
He was repeatedly applauded during
his speech. The galleries of the Sen
ate were crowded and war enthusi-
asm was at fever heat. Balfour was
introduced by Vice-President Marshall
as "the foremost champion of Magma
Charta."
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1917-05-08
REPORTS CROP FAILURE
IN WESTERN PART OF KANSAS

Tom Columbet. formerly shipping
agent here for Miller & Lux, but at
present in the employ of the COM
pany at San Jose, California, stopped
off in Winnemucca over Sunday, en-
route home from a trip East. He
states that he visited Kansas, where
wheat rotted in the ground. owing to
the cold weather, and the land is now
being plowed up and planted to Kaffir
corn. In the eastern part of the state,
however, crops are nearly up to nor
NAL for this time of year.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1917-05-08

WASHINGTON. May S.-America's
first war loan to France was made
today when Secretary of the Treasury
McAdoo gave to the French ambassa-
dor to this country. Jules Jusserand'
a treasury warrant for s100,000.OOO.
This is the first material return the
United States has made for services
rendered this country by Lafayette
and Rochambeau during the war OF
the Revolution.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1917-05-08
Government to Encourage Farmers

WASHINGTON, May s. Secretary
Lane today urged the committee on
irrigation OF arid lands to report ia
vorably the bill appropriating $4,000
900 to enable the government TO assist
in the cultivation Of vacant lands on
government irrigation projects, and
also to help farmers in producing in
creased crops, thus adding to the gen
erai supply of foodstufrs. Representa-
tive Baker of California. acting chair
man of the committee. indicated that
a favorable report on the bill might
be expected.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1917-05-08
Brazil Our Enthusiastic Ally

RIO DE JANEIRO, May S.-Brazil
is making enthusiastic preparations
TO cooperate actively with the United
States in the world-war against Ger
many. All the tremendous resources
of the South American country are to
be placed at the disposal of this re-
public and all harbors will be thrown
open unreservedly to the American
feet. This announcement was made
this morning by Senior Pecanha. the
new Brazilian minister of foreign af-
fairs.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1917-05-08
PURCHASES BUILDING LOT
ON EAST FOURTH STREET

F. A. Robinson, manager of the
Verdi Lumber Company's business in
winnemucca. has purchased lot from
H. c. Oastler on Fourth street, near
the county high school building.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1917-05-08
Gen. Pershing Called in Conference

SAN ANTONIO (TexD, May S.-Gen.
Pershing left this morning for Wash
ington to confer with headquarters
officers upon military training sub
jects. He has been strongly urging
that young men come south to get
instruction and experience.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1917-05-08
IT'S HOUsE.CLEANING TIME

And we have every necessary aid.
We are agents for the FRANII
PREMIER ELECTRIC CLEANER
the lightest. strongest. best and low
est-priced cleaner made.
Call and get our prices and terms
or we will rent you one.
MEET ME AT THE EAGLE
Eagle Drug Co.
The Rexall Store
advertisement.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1917-05-08
BOY SCOUT BALL TO BE
GIVEN AT NIXON, MAY %

The Boy Scouts will give a grand
military ball at the Nixon opera house
on Friday evening, May 25. the pro-
ceeds to be devoted to purchasing
equipment. etc.
The boys are hard at work these
days, meeting every afternoon imme-
diately after school. The public should
encourage the movement to the extent
of buying a ball ticket for one dollar.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1917-05-08
OKLAHOMA CITY Is FLAMES
THIRD TIME IN FEW YEARS
fBy International News servicel

RINGLING (Okla). May S.-Half of
the business district of Writ. in the
center of the Oklahoma oil fields, has
been burned. This is the third disas-
trous confiagration for Writ in the
past few years. Thirty-five buildings
with their contents have been de-
stroyed, and the loss is estimated at
$4,000.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1917-05-08
THREE DOLLARS A BUSHEL
FOR MAY WHEAT IN CHICAGO

(By International News Service)
CHICAGO, May S.-May wheat sold
here today at SO a bushel, the highest
price ever recorded on the Board of
Trade.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1917-05-08

WASHINGTON. May s. American
Foreign Mission representatives from
Turkey have reached Berne, Switzer-
land. from Constantinople. the State
Department is advised Ten members
of the crew of the Scorpion are with
the party.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1917-05-08

Before 1866 wagon ran once
week between New York and Phiia-
delphia. In 1866 an enterprising IN
dividual put on wagon which maoe
the trip of ninety miles in three days,
On account of its speed 1t was caiieu
"The Flying Machine. "-[Advt.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1917-05-08
Threatened Strike of Coal Miners

DUBOIS (Pa.), May Sunless the
Federal government intervenes, 42,O0O
bituminous coal miners in western
Pennsylvania will strike on May 10.
A tentative agreement with the opera
tors was rejected at the miners dis
trict convention today. They demand
an increase in wages and better work
ing conditions.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1917-05-08
Houston Lawyer as War Adviser

WASHINGTON, May s. Attorney
General Gregory has drafted f. =
Proctor. a prominent Houston lawyer
TO assist him during the war IN an
advisory capacity. The two have long
been intimate friends.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1917-05-08
MAY CLEARANCE SALE IN
PROGRESS AT EMPORIUM

Notwithstanding the rather unsea-
sonable weather. Manager Couzin re-
ports a successful May clearance sale
at the Emporium. The entire stock or
goods will be closed out at greatly
reduced prices to make room for the
summer stock. See advertisement on
fourth page.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1917-05-08
Germans aSuhmarIninev Record

WASHINGTON. May s. Germany
has finally exceeded her quota of sink
ing a million tons OF merchant ship
ping in a month. During the four
weeks which ended last SATURDAY.
more than a million tons OF shipping
was sunk by the diver propaganda of
that country. This became known to-
day as the naval consulting board
gathered to discuss summarizing"
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1917-05-08

COPENHAGEN, May 8.-ChanceIIor
Won Hollweg is being accused of re-
sponsibility for the loss of the battle
of the Marne, because of his hesitat-
ing policy regarding mobilization.
Political attacks on him are growing
stronger. according to advices from
Berlin.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1917-05-08
Fl. H. SHELDON'S FATHER
DIES AT RIPE OLD AGE

Engineer H. H. Sheldon has received
the sad news of the death of his
father, which occurred in Milwaukee.
wisconsin. The old gentleman was
81 years of age and had been i'll for
some time.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1917-05-08
French Mission In Indiana

INDIANAPOLIS, May S.-Members
of the French mission to the United
States spent about an hour in lndi-
annapolis this morning. They were
cheered by thousands of citizens.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1917-05-08
NOTICE

The San Francisco Call and Post
delivered by carrier in Winnemucca
at 40c per month; 5 pm. edition de-
livered early next morning. Call up
Stephenson's Drug Store, 51.-lAdver-
tisement. l5o
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1917-05-08
Report of German Victory

BERLIN, May S.-The recapture Of
Fresnoy from the British is claimed
in an official bulletin just posted here.
1t says the British attacks between
Fontaine and Reincourt have been
repulsed.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1917-05-08
CARLOAD OF DODGE CARS
FOR LOCAL DISTRIBUTORS

This morning the f. Reinhart Com
pany. local distributors. received a
carload OF Dodge cars. Word was
also received that another carload Is
in transit.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1917-05-08
Greek Steamer Lost

NEW YORK. May S.-The Greek
steamship Parthenon, which left here
April Ia for Havre, has been sunk.
The vessel with her cargo was worth
$4,000 900.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1917-05-08

Walls Chlorate Tooth Paste will Kill
Pyorrhea. We know this and guar
antee it. For sale only at Stephenson
Drug CO. 1.-THE Corner Drug Store. -
advertisement. l2Ztf
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1917-05-08
War OF "The Purest RAY Serene

LONDON, May S.-Terrifc fighting
is in progress on the battlefield east
of Arras for possession of the fortified
village of Bullecourt. The new Brit
ish positions were kept under strong
pressure all night Powerful bonn
bardments are so far unsuccessful.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1917-05-08
Conservation Strikes Rough Shedding

WASHINGTON. May s.-The con-
scription bill conferees have failed to
reach an agreement and now ADMIT
that the outlook for a settlement ap-
pears hopeless. II is expected that
tomorrow they will report disagree
ment and ask for further instrue-
tions.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1917-05-08
THREE SHOTS
FIRED AT KAISER
(By International News Service)

(By International News Service)
PARIS, May S.-An attempt was
made to assasinate Kaiser Wilhelm
in Berlin yesterday. according to a
dispatch from Rome. Three shots
we're fired while the war lord" was
motoring through the streets. Two
bullets struck the auto and one went
wild. The gunman was arrested. All
efforts to get details or a statement
from the Berlin police have proved
fruitless.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1917-05-08

Do not heat up your house during
the warm weather. but get your 1000
ready for the table at Mrs. d. }. Reid $
delicatessen; Bridge, near 4th.-lAdv.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1917-05-08

The Indians did not need good
roads before the coming of the white
man. Be sure to see them In the
parade, May 1L-[Advertisement.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1917-05-08
Divorce Action Filed

Saturday afternoon Edna T. Eddy
of Lovelock filed a divorce action
against Louis B. Eddy. Young &
Brown, attorneys for plaintiff.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1917-05-08

A full line of home~cooked rooas'
pastry and bread, at Mrs. d. j. heiu .
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1917-05-08

Judge Ducker is in Ely this week
holding court for Judge McFadden.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1917-05-08

Today Clerk Davey issued a mar
riage license to d. c. Gernier and
Anna E. Sullivan, both of Lovelock.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1917-05-08

Compare "The Colonial Wedding
Trip" in the parade of May IL with
the present mode of travel!-lAdvt
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-04-13
Railroad Rates and Railroad

an the plea that the eight-hour law Tor
~ railroad workers will increase operating
expenses. the companies are demanding -
per cent increase in freight rates
The new law hasn't gone into effect YET
but they want the rates hoStcd now. Nobody
knows how much operating expenses VIII be
increased. IL at all. That makes no difference
Give us our Is per cent advance and give II
quickly.
Fifteen per cent increase in freight rates
will be 30 per cent increase in the cost OF nv.
inc by tho time il gets TO the tables and
weekly bills OF the workers and producers.
That would mean that the railroad workers
would have to ask for another increase in
wages, otherwise they would be worse oil
than before
Whereupon the railroad companies would
pry TIP rates again and repeat the old Itua-
ton.
This kind OF thing has already happened
twice in our history and is likely 10 happen
again and again.
Every increase OF wages III either the rail-
road or coal industry (having about the same
ownership is followed by much greater
increase in prices to tho public.
Forty per cent OF the railroad stock in the
United States stands in the names OF 1000
corporations, firms and individuals.
When these come TO be examined Tor du-
plications il appears that 40 per cent OF our
railroad stock is in the hands OF two groups
OF financiers in New York city. who own or
control two-thirds OF our important mileage
II is Tor their benefit that freight rates are
TO be increased again. Not directly for the
sake OF increased dividends but for the sake
OF operations in railroad securities. which fur
nish the greater part OF their profits.
We give and give to these influences. tribute
upon tribute Woudn', il be reasonable 10
ask now and then what we ever get from
theuiS
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-04-13
Will Neuer Be Without
This Simple Laxative
DR.. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin
Relieved Her Baby When
Nothing Else Would

Little Max Pendergrast In now
four years old. and a fino healthy
boy. When but tiny baby. in fact
almost from birth, he suffered a
great deal from constipation. His
mother. Mrs. Carl w. Pendergrast,
Red Key. Ind, heard OF DIR. Cald'
wells Syrup Pepsin. Obtained a bot
tie OF It from the drug store, and
with Il was able to quickly correct
this condition.
Mrs. Pendergrast says DIR. Cald-
wells Syrup Pepsin has saved them
from calling the doctor many times.
and that she will never DO without
a bottle OF Il In tho house 10 use
when needed. She found It equally
effective as n laxative for herself
and other members OF the family.
Dr. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin is a
combination or simple laxative
herbs with pepsin, pleasant to the
taste. mild IN action and positive
in effect. II does not grlpe or
strain, and contains no opiate or
narcotic drug. IL is the ideal fam
ily laxative. mild and pleasant for
baby, yet acting quickly on the
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-04-13
CHAPTER TX.
Open Mystery


N Win shuta mArvellsd at sight
OF Iris Ford waiting on tho quay
at Naples. tho manager OF thu
Glantklilcrs returned tho eompll.
msnt and opened his mouth In Ms.
constituent. For James wInton
shute. quito evidently IN the be-,
Of health. did no, dlsembark alone,
On his arm was a tlmId. sweet.
faced woman OF middle age. whose
wls,iul eyes confessed that she had
been Weeping. She was treated
with n Kind of gallant Difference en-.
joyea only by Tho mother OF n par.
ticularly attractive daughter.
Win shuio BOWED Iris Ford over
with his cffnsiv.nesa How arc
you. old boy Ticklcd pink to SEQ
you' Le'me introduce you 10 Mira.
Leonard-Mrs. Leonard. Mr.. Ford
Isn't this sky some blue'''--ali be-
fore Iris Ford could get In a word.
Win whispered My names James
-. W. Jamcs-remembcr' En-.
plain later"
Getting the slrn. Iris Fcrf noa.
ded.
"when'a the next train 10 Rome -
asked Win. smiling significantly
upon Mrs. Leonard
4 don't know exactly" answered
Ford.
Mus, start at once" announced
Via.
What for" iris Ford could
not suppress his curiosity entirely.
TO sec the American smbsssa-
DOR
The managers face frightened
He's herc-on tho dock--waiiing
for"
Win scoried
for an American he has "a
meet" completed Ford
After no sees his friend-who
ever he ls-hhvc the ambassador
look ma up at the Excelsior that's
the ,opnotch hotel. isn't IT,"
"Mehbe II H." acknowledged
Ford. I'm stopping there"
"on our way" ordered Win
rather arbitrarily.
"I1l join YOU there in--half ar
hour. said the manager. after I've
arranged with the ambassador. Say
John Bismers all right Why
hos real fan"
But Win Shute was hurryinl
away with Mrs. Leonard.
AZ the time agreed Iris Ford
knocsed at the door Of 3. ". Jamel
for 20 Jamts Winton Shu,c was
registered a. the hotel in Naples
shall we talk here7' Ford asked
"or go 20 my room?r
"Here-Mrs. Leonard II across
tho hall"
"Say--who's this Mrs. Leonard
and what's the game7" demanded
Iris Ford. You didn't wise w
20 It. but the American Ambassador
was down on that dock looking foi
you"
"Honest7 Arc you next u the
Ambassador" Win Shute asked
eagerly.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-04-13

to keep under your hat. The lndi-
ans In the Grand Bonde and Wallo-
va valleys OF Eastern Oregon gath
or huckleberries and sell them In
the nearby towns. For many years
their price has been 81 per gallon
until this past year. when they
made the price si.25 per gallon.
On being asked tho reason for the
advance. an Indian replied. a he'll OF
war In Europe"
Since the revolution the Russian
folk have had peep at the cars
personal expenses. and they find his
autos cost him 100000 a year. He
must have kept two.
And kept them in a garage
Head Of Zion City has proclaim,
ed the decree that the faithful will
not be allowed 20 eat oysters. But
the faithful can stlIi attend the or.
binary church "oyster suppers"
without breaking the rule. In
one Oregon town there is ssid 10
be q rubber oyster That has served
one church for three years
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-04-13
STAR BEAMS

Clean up. Paint up Dress up
fYeo. girls. tool
Wonder somebody wouldn't begin
wosryina about Straw Hat day.
Our theory why Germans with
drew on the West line Is that II was
Due 10 . malicious intention to ruin
an the allied war maps.
- large dog ran In front OF the
esr. evsrturning it."-lineoin, w,
cour1er.NersId.
Mr.. Mary Goddard. OF Brunswick.
He-. must be a woman OF remark
80 self-controi-if one can believe
- Boston Transcript. which says
- celebrated her 10Th birthday
4uietIy.
W. J. Pinney. whoever he is. has
sent the following note 10 the New
nepublic, highbrov weekly;
"Anent the high cost OF living,
the following incident is too good