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The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1918-10-24
THE truth ABOUT
INITIATIVE PETITION

The initiative bill now before the
people for decision is an exact copy
of the law of West Virginia. 1t is the
law OF Maine, Texas, Oklahoma, Kan
sas. Colorado. New Mexico. Idaho. Ore
gon, Washington and sixteen other
states that liquors shall not be sold
within their limits, and from none of
those states comes complaint that
the rights of the people have been
invaded
In Nevada the wet forces have saw
agely attacked the measure solely on
the ground of the drastic provision of
the bill and ask that they be continued
in business for that reason. Their
sincere interest in the Sacred rights
of the people" is expressed in news
paper advertisements, circulars and by
propaganda. We are not averse to
meeting the issue which they raise.
And do agree with them that the pass
age of this law by popular vote ends
saloon rule in Nevada, and further
that severe punishment will follow
Illicit liquor selling, but we deny that
in any instance the bill is so drastic
that it interferes with the rights or
privileges of any citizen who does not
deal in liquor for profit. The law has
been widely circulated and we ask
that it be read "As lawwyers and
judges read the laws, and that is by
observing punctuations."
Section 4 of the bill says: Wine
and cider may be made for consump-
ton in the home"
That liquor may be supplied by any
druggist on physicians prescription,
and that a druggist may sell direct to
customer on an affidavit being fled
provided the person applying to pur-
chase is not addicted to liquor or
drugs.
Section 9-Proyides for search and
seizure of liquors. Without this pro-
vision "bootlegging" could thrive
And we assume that if this law is
passed we do not want the saloons
closed and illicit selling become an in
dustry, therefore any person having
reason to believe that liquor is stored
on the premise of another files a COM
plant, in exactly the same manner as
complaints are filed now, and the Off
GERS are given search warrant
to search the premises where the Ii
quors are declared to be. If the liquors
are found then the owner must prove
that they were not in storage for pur-
pose of sale.
There certainly exists no danger
against an innocent person under the
provisions of this section, but there is
constant danger for illicit dealers, as
Section 9 is supplemented by Section
29, which says any person may elect
to escape punishment by testifying in
favor of the state.
Liquor is loud commodity. II
makes its presence known. Therefore
any dealer is in constant fear that a
customer may be caught with the
goods and to escape punishment tell
where he got it. Surely there is moth
ing in this provision to make any in
nocent person afraid.
The law is intended to prevent sales
of liquor as a beverage, and it will be
effective, for the officers must perform
their duty under penalty of removal
if they neglect or refuse. The ones
attacking this act are interested par
ties and we urge that as the voters
will pass upon the bill that it be fully
read before election day.
MARK WALSER,
Manager Nevada Dry Campaign.
Advertisement 4S1.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1918-10-24
REPUBLICANS HERE
ON CAMPAIGN TRIP

Judge Sylvester S. Downer, candi-
date for congress-: George S. Green.
candidate for attorney general, and
w. E. Pruett, candidate for state
treasurer, arrived in Winnemucca
Tuesday afternoon and remained dur
ing the afternoon and evening meeting
old friends and making new ones.
and talking on the subjects OF their
several candidates..
Sylvester s. Downer
Mr.. Downer stands for a dry state
and dry nation. He supports the
President in all energeticc war meas
ures to push the war to victory or
unconditional surrender of the enemy.
w. +. Pruett
Mr.. Pruett is native of Ollinois
and was education in the University
of Indiana. He taught school in east
ern states and Colorado, where he was
afterward interested in mining. Mr..
Pruett came to Nevada twelve years
ago and was city superintendent of
Reno Schools in 1907-1908. He has
been public administrator for washoe
county for several years and has also
engaged in mining and with associates
is now operating properties in the
state. He has held responsible posi-
tons of trust equalling that for which
he aspires.
George Green
Editorially the Mason Valley News
of October 10 had the following to say
of Mr.. Green:
George Green's race for attorney
general of the state has brought out
a number of facts about him that are
interesting. Having never before
sought public office, and rather
Stunned publicity, it was for his
friends. his clientele and the legal fra
ternity to know what the general pub
lie is now learning of him--tkat he
has industriously devoted twenty-five
years to achievements along the line
of self-equipment that have been
worth while. First educating himself,
he applied native legal mind and
abundant energy to the building of a
reputation as barrister that is not
surpassed by any in the state. Hard
work and diligence is the price he
paid for his present standing in the
profession and the emoluments of a
substantial nature that have accrued
to him. He is self-made, schooled in
that hard training so essential to as
pirations for reaching the top round
of the ladder. Experience counts for
much. but most to the man who gets
out of that experience the satisfaction
of having mastered rather than abb
sorbed; from such man the super
ficial falls away, and he faces con-
quest hardened and equipped for sue
cessful encounter with every obstacle.
Such a man is George Green, signally
the most idea candidate for attorney
general of Nevada that has presented
himself for consideration. In him
there are more than bare necessary
qualifications for making good or get
ting by with the office he seeks: there
is evidence that the office shall be edi-
fed by his incumbency thereof.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1918-10-24
TO TAKE CHARGE OF HOME
GUARD AT L0YEL0CE

Captain Walter Cahill of Company
A of the local draft battalion left Mon
day night for Lovelock. where he will
take charge of the battalion at that
place. Captain Cahill is veteran of
the Spanish-American war and is an
experienced drill master and has been
a great help here in putting the men
in shape for future military service.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1918-10-24
ALBERT KENT RECOVERING

Congressman and Mrs. w. f. Kent
of California were arrivals in this city
Monday. called from Washington. d.
c.. on account of the illness OF their
son. Albert Kent. who is at present in
the hospital suffering from pneumonia
but constantly improving. Mr.. Kent
left for California Tuesday night. but
Mrs. Kent will remain until her son Is
weil on the road 70 recovery.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1918-10-24
DRASTIC ORDERS
TO stop DISEASE

Acting upon the suggestion of Mayor
Byington of Reno that all trains on
the borders of Nevada should be ex-
amined and all cases of intuenza
searched out, Governor Boyle yester'
day morning wired DR.. s. l.. Lee OF the
state board OF health as follows:
Mayor Byington suggests inspec-
tion of all incoming passengers a
state line points for influenza. The
suggestion has my full approval. Il
the state board approves you may sent
names of proper persons to make in.
spection to the captain of state police
who will commission them at statu.
tory compensation. See Henrichs.
''EMMET ID. BOYLE, Governor.
DR.. Lee got busy at once and saw
Warden Henrichs and his interview
with the latter resulted in the sending
out of kilograms requesting the ap-
pointment at Elko, Salt Lake and Sac
ramento of agents to investigate all
trains.
Compensation for the agents, Wy au-
thority of the attorney generals Office
was fixed at s12 per day.
With this precaution it is hoped that
a stop can be put to the further spread
in Nevada of the influenza.
There is nothing in the local stu
alton to cause undue alarm, accord
ing to DR.. Giroux, county health Off.
Ger. The health situation in Whine
mucca differs very little from that OF
past years at this season, when colds
which are not given proper attention
are apt to develop into pneumonia. :
DR.. Giroux states that there are now
seven cases of pneumonia here and
five of the patients were brought tc
Winnemucca from other places. II
people will only observe the ordinary
health precautions, especially wheI
they contract colds. there will be rapit
improvement in the local situation
according to DR.. Giroux.
Reports in circulation the past few
days of the existence of a large mum.
Der of cases of Spanish influenza In
Winnemucca are absolutely without
foundation.
Practically every town In Nevads
has placed restrictions on public
meetings and drastic measures ar'
being used to enforce sanitary condi
tions. BY following the instructions
suggested by the physicians and boarC
OF health there is every chance Of re
ducing the number of cases ant
bringing fatalities down to the min
imum.
The situation in Reno Is reported
more favorable. The disease is no
spreading rapidly and the quarantine
regulations now in force are proving
effective In stamping out the disease
The authorities of Elko are taking
strenuous measures to combat the
spread of the disease Orders have
been issued that all seats are to be re
moved from the saloons, every othel
stool is to be taken from the luncf
counters. but one seat is to be allow
ed for each barber in the barbershops
all seats are to be removed from tn,
pool hall, but six chairs are to be al
lowed in the lobby Of the hotels. ant
the officers are to keep the people
moving on the streets. No public
meetings OF any kind whatever are Il
be allowed and the public is asked t.
cooperate with the health officials II
every way possible.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1918-10-24
ATTEND FUNERAL

]. G. Moore and family left for Bat
tie Mountain Sunday morning to at
tend the funeral of H. M. Starratt, who
died recently in Los Angeles and
whose body was shipped to his home
for interment. Mr. Starratt was the
step-father of Mrs. Moore.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1918-10-24
SHEEP SOLD

A sale involving a number of bands
OF sheep was recently closed here
whereby James Corbeil disposed of his
fiocks TO Mentero Bros. Mitchell
Bidart and Gil Prida. the latter TAX
ing the ewes and lambs. The Corbeil
sheep are mostly ranged in the Pine
Forest range and in the Jackson
mountain section.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1918-10-24
TO OUR COAL PATRONS

The undersigned takes this means
of notifying customers that they are
still in the coal business and will flI
all orders now on file in our Office.
SUMMERFIELD-PE co.
-[Advertisement 6tf.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1918-10-24
TO BE SCHOOL MAN

Miss Della Alberson, a graduate of
the Winnemucca high school. leaves
today for Alberson. Oregon. where she
has been engaged to teach the school.
Mrs. ]. o. Alberson will remain in
this city for while TO care for her
daughter, Mrs. Dave Irving. who is
suffering from mild attack of pneu-
monia.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1918-10-24

rent furnished house:
must be close in. clean and modern;
preferably fenced. Permanent couple
with one child three years old will
take good care of such place. Apply
Silver State office.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1918-10-24
WEATHER REPORT

For the twenty-four hours ended at
IS am. today: Highest temperature
yesterday, So; lowest this morning,
SO; mean temperature yesterday. 46;
normal temperature yesterday. as;
prevailing wind direction, northeast.
Fair tonight and Friday.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1918-10-24
Americans Win Objectiyes

PARIS, October 24.-The French
have crossed the Sambre river east OF
Grand voilly and repulsed counter ct
tacks.
American troops have resumed their
attack and have penetrated the Ger
man lines In the Grandepre sector
after repulsing counter attacks.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1918-10-24
WE ARE FILLING PRESCRIPTIONS

written by physicians from Maine to
California. Insist on having yours
filled where stock is complete. by
competent pharmacists. OUR PRICES
ARE RIGHT.
EAGLE DRUG COMPANY
The Rexall Store
advertisement
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1918-10-24
Austrian Prisoners Taken

ROME, October 24.-French troops
in Italy have stormed Austrian posi-
tions and have taken seven hundred
prisoners.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1918-10-24
I'LL TAKE A CIGAR

Born-In San Francisco, California
at AIS o'clock this morning. October
"a. 1918, to the wife of J. F. Asst. a
daughter
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1918-10-24
FINE PORK THIS WEEK

For this week the Pleasant Grove
Meat Market will make a speciality OF
Al fresh pork.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1918-10-24
British Cross EscallOn

LONDON, October "a. - British
troops have crossed the Escallon river.
taking villages and six thousand pris-
oners since yesterday morning.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1918-10-24

L0ST-A butterfly brooch. set with
topaz: keepsake Return to Matte
Olsen, Golden Rule Store. If
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1918-10-24

MIR. and Mrs. Albert Lay. after
spending a few days in town. have re-
turned to their Jackson Creek ranch.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1918-10-24
ALLIES AGREED ON
ARMISTICE Terms
(The Silver State Special servlce)

(The Silver State Special ServIceJ
LONDON, October 24.-The news
papers and the public here approve
President Wilson's reply to Germany s
peace proposal. The cabinet is in spe-
cial session. 1t is reported the allies
have agreed on terms to be laid down
TO Germany before signing an armi-
stice.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-02-13

line before General Pershing is fully pre-
pared 10 strike Apart from this. there
Is ncthns that could result from such an
offensive which would be In any way
commensurate with Germany's heavy
casualties.
II would be risky proceeding for
Won Hindenburg TO take the initiative
near the Swiss area. even to try TO safe
guard the Rhine from American occu-
patihn. Won Hindchburg Is in the
unenviablc position OF not knowing
definitely whether General Pershng
really intends making drive close tO
switzerland. The American front ccu-
tors at present at Nivray, which is $50
miles north Of the Swiss border. If Cen
eral Pershing moves forward from Xiv
ray his objective viii probably be Metz
and not the Rhine at all The fall of
Metz would be brought apprcCiably
nearer II Won Hindenburg had previously
caused his reserves to he slaughtered
In useless offcnsivcs 10 save the Rhine al
a point far from the main American
position
German troops near Switzerland arc
keeping the Swiss uneasy. but they are
being kept far more uneasy themselves
by the secrecy which Is succsssfullv veil
ing pershing's forthcoming oncnsc.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-02-13

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H,t,v" MIL, Ha"'
r,r.,, W. Sa.'l'g u'c,ucu 10 Wy MI IL ,.n ou'
niSW " is =, GOOD idc, and thi,if IL
will be made permanent
lie was asked If he did not think n
shed should be provided to protect the
men from the inclement weather, and he
replied:
The Navy Department may possibly
erect such a shed"
WANTS SPECIAL ORDERS
Mr. Milton said that as soon as
,,,- na,,',,,,, ,,,p,;,I, ,,r,i,.aa
,'le NrNS p'p'i ',"c'.' o'''I '''' " "
| ne would ASK them Ior Sp''lal oruerS OH
Industrial concerns for wheels, aXles, ar
natures and other equipment. He said:
I'VE already have priority orders and
have had them for months. But they
are classed B-3. which means that all di-
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-02-13
Parade of Soldiers
Depends on Baker


eral McAdoo, except that ne might vol
unteer his advice on the subject and
places the hope or disappointments Of
Philadelphla's citizens. officials and
soldiers directly in the hands Of Secre-
tary Baker.
We have here the inquiry Of Secretary
Baker addressed to Director McAdoo,
lsking If railroad conditions will permit
Of transporting the two regiments Cf
Pennsylvania National Army men from
Camp Meade to Philadelphia and back
about February 90, said an official OF
the transportation division.
From the present outlook this troop
movement will not greatly disturb gem
'ral conditions and we shall most likely
advise Mr. Baker in about those words,
at will then be right up to Secretary
Baker to make his own decision, and
he can move the troops II he wants to-
this official continued. Secretary Baker
can move the troops II lS wants to. no
matter what railroad conditions are.
Under the present arrangement rail-
roads are under control of the Govern
ment. trains could he put at the disposal
Of the War Department instantly, re-
gardlpsS of all other conditions or con-
sideratons."
The official making this admission de-
sired that his name should not be used.
Secretary Baker has made no COM
ment regarding the proposed troop move
ment except to say he will he glad to
permit 1t IL railroad conditions would
warrant, and that he does not believe
Government funds can he used to carry
1t out, but that the expenditure of
private funds will be necessary.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-02-13

very few men without jobs now. I
doubt whether men could be found TO
operate them"
wORKMEN BUY AUTOS
Tho commandant said that many OF
the higher salaried mechanics had been
obliged to overcome the inadequate troll
ley service by pooling and buying their
own motor cars. Many groups of four
and five had got together he said.
and purchased "nivvcrs" in which they
ride to and from the navy yard.
President Mitten admitted that serv-
ice on such crosstown lines as the
Sixteenth street line was bad
These are war times" he said "I
have taken cars from those lines whose
patrons can walk, If necessary, to con-
nections. IL is regrcttablc but IL can
not he helped until we get all our cars
in commission again. The Government
workers must be taken care Of and the
people in the northwest and southwest
sections will have to be patriotic and
walk to the elevated. even If they are
five or ten minutes late In reaching
work"
committee representing GOOO en-.
ployes of the Frankford Arsenal called
ON President Mittcn yesterday regard.
ing the improvement Of their service. Mr.
Mittcn asked this committee TO get fl
touch with Secretary Baker and hay,
him ask for priority orders for renal,
materials for his bruken-down cars. II,
promised better service as srun as thes,
shop cars can he repaired
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-02-13
WANTS DRAFT BOARDS
ON REVIEWING STAND

L. e. Atkinson. secretary of Local
Draft Board No. 7. with headquarters
at 253 North Fifteenth street, In IA letter
to the EVENING PUBLIC LEDGER, today
suggested that provision be made for
members of all local boards on the re-
viewing stand when the Philadelphia SOL
diers come here to parade on Washing
tons Birthday,
when arranging for the parade Of
the selected men from Camp Meade"
wrote Mr.. Atkinson, this board would
suggest that it would be very good II
you could arrange for the members of
all local boards to be assigned places on
the grandstand. All members are very
much interested in the men from camp
and / think it would be the only proper
arrangement. The clerks of the local
boards also have been very faithful and
also are much interested in the boys, and
| think this feature could be very well
taken care Of"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-02-13
BRITISH CABINET
CRISIS FORECAST BY
HOSTILE COMMENT

LONDON, Feb IS.
Rumors were plentiful in London to-
day that ministerial and military
changes are imminent.
Following the exciting debate in the
House of Commons yesterday, poliGi-
clans were contrasting pr"mi"r ''~',h
Georges guarded statements regarding
Field Marshal llaig and General Ron
crtson with former Premier Asuuth's
warm praise of them and Chancellor of
the ExChequer Bonar Laws cautious
denial that Robertson had resigned as
chief of staff, $50 far as | know"
Political writer's in the press were un-
animous that the debates revealed n
more hostile attitude toward the Gov
ernment than ever before. While the
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-02-13
Austria MdyRenounce
TeutOR Peace Terms


the consequences along with the Junkcrs
of that nation"
NEED CLOSER HARMONY
That closer harmony must he attained
between the United States and England
IN the matter of political olfeusivcs
against the Central Empires is the grow
ing view of experts here today,
For the second tioe President Will
son and Lloyd George are not in full
accord and the result may be such
as to hamper Wilson's work---a work
which liberals say is more far-Sightcd
than the blunt Lloyd George and Ncr-
saillcs war council DISMISSAL of the
Czcrnin and llertling terms.
The gulf between Lloyd George and
wilson probably both would deny that
their differences of views amount to II
gulf--undoubtcdly. had its inception in
the Presidents drive for Il statement
of war aims, Lloyd George wasn't re-
ceptive at first. Lord Lansdowne and
the British Labor party, however, forced
him To make the statement
Right there Lloyd George made utter
ances concerning Russia which failed to
square with Wilson'S altruistic views.
The British leader virtually told Rus
STA she could shift for herself
WILSON To THE BREACH
To rid Russia Of the sting of those
rcmarks Wilson hurried to Congress
spoke directly to Russia and England
and declared Russia's difficulties put her
allies TO the real test of friendship"
Since then has come the Versailles
war council with its warriors and Allied
statcsmcn-but no American statesmen
That body hrusuuely decided that llert'
ling and Czcrnin had said nothing tha
required any answer hut dose of iron
and lead. and promptly pronounced thi!
view to the world.
Wilson did not agree He went tt
Congress with very distinct word Il
Austria that she could have peace il
she would dump her Tcuton alliance
Lloyd George and the British kinf
found nothing hopeful or hrlpful il
either Czcrnin or Hcrtlng and so tolt
Parliament yesterday.
The President has answered all tha
in advance, but tile British tone is no
destined to be helpful to the Wilson
present offensive. most International eN
perts here believe. And they bc6ev'
| that there should be more consultation
| in advance hereafter with agreement an,
! cooperation as to action.
Wilson believes with the British tina
! the Teuton must be fought but feel
| he can be fought politically as well n
/ militarily.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-02-13
Chronicle defended I.loyd. George editor.

Chronicle defended Lloyd-George editor
tally. Its political writer said:
The temper of the House of COM
mons IL appreciably different from n
few days a~O. There is new chal.
Longing note of criticism and bold
disposition to assert authority now
perceptiblc.
He suggested the possibility OF a
ministerial crisis.
The Times cditorially defended the
Government. and its political writer
said
The debates marked definite.
change in the relations Of the Coy
erument and the opposition
The Telegraph hitherto II supporter OF
the Premier. did not comment editorially.
Its political writer. however, declared
that the most astounding aud signii-
cant scene was decidedly damaging 10
the Government"
The pest and News openly attacked
thte Government. The latter declared
the Premier disaociatcd himself from
President Wilson's estimate of Forcisn
Secretary CZernins speech.