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The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1920-03-25

never been passed. Discovery gives
the claimant a vested interest Of
which the government will not de-
prive him or which cannot be varied
by the effect of a post facto law.
Respectfully submitted,
WAYNE T. WILSON.
The original bill as 1t comes from
the government printer contains
about 10000 words, quite a book, and
to the layman quite confusing. Mr..
Wilson has summed up the whole law.
The last two paragraphs of his letter
are of great Importance to locatcrs in
Nevada, Colorado. Wyoming, Texas
and other states where government
lands were open to entry. 1t would
appear that locators prior 10 0cto-
Der l, 1919. have considerable advan-
tage over the later mes.
The Big Four Oil Company has Sc
cared the services of f. c. Kershaw
to take charge Of drilling operations.
Mr.. Kershaw has had nve and one
half years experience in Colinga, four
in Taft. two In wyoming and two in
Utah. also experience in venzuala.
He has operated about every style and
make of drill used in drilling. Now
that Mr.. Kershaw 10 In charge. the
Big Four will put on two shifts. Work
is now progressing very smoothly at
the well.
The Astra Development Company
will occupy its new office building on
its W city lot within another week.
Robert Nelson, president, and L. L..
Leonard, field maIager, CT the Dia-
mond Oil Company. were in Fallon
last week. They report that the der
rick timbers for their derrick are on
the way and also a big standard rig.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1920-03-25
ELY NAN HAD 1ICHINE TO
NAKE NOyRY WHILE Y0U WAIT

Pete Tanos, who has q very ingen-
ious scheme for making perfectly good
money while you wait, was arrested
at Ely and will be charged with an
attempt to obtain money under false
pretenses. An investigation Of the
machine disclosed that there were
two slides connected with an opening.
one of which contained four nice
crisp Ave dollar bills, while the other
the same number OF pieces Of blank
paper. 1t was equipped with an cleo
trical apparatus, which with the aid
of chemicals, was supposed to manu-
the owner desired.-IEly Record.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1920-03-25
TO PERFECT
A NEVADA BRANCH

c. Porter Steen Of Milwaukee, grand
organizer of the Order Of Camels, has
arrived in Reno to instill hope into
that city's thirsty. Approximately $50
Renoites have signed membership
contracts. but many more have sig
nifed their intention Of becoming
affiliated with the organization. pleged
to trout the enemies of personal lib
erty, eliminate intolerance and re-
store the merry 10 America"
The Order Of Camsls was formed
to prevent the enroachmsnt on per
sonal liberty" said Steen. 1T IL not
a movement involving wholly the wet
and dry issue. 1t is a fight against
fanatacism and intolerance. Pro-
fessional prohibitionists took advan-
tage of the war to force prohibition
on the public. This condition has
arisen through the acts Of groups Of
political agents and not by the voice
of the people.
by the time the next congress will
convene, the order will present a front
two million strong to give our law
makers some idea Of the sentiment
throughout the country. In New Jer-
sey alone, we expect soon to have an
enrolment Of $4,000 members. There
are now 10000 members in the state
of Wisconsin, where the movement
was born, almost every city. town
and hamlet having its native cara
van."
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1920-03-25
s'0etsIt" Stops Pain Immediately
and Corns Go Quick.

The way to handle corns Is the
tried and proved "Gets-It" way
the way that millions have found
quickest. easiest. safest and most
reliable.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1920-03-25
OIL LEASING BILL
AID. TO FALLON|TES
COMPANIES HOLDING LAND PRIOR
TO OCTOBER 1 PROCEED AS If
THERE WERE NO LEASING BILL
Continued from Page one)

all of the public ROMAN valuable for
coal. phosphate. oil. gas and sodium
AID to authorize the secretary OF the
interior to lease said lands.
The secretary Of the interior is au-
thorized to grant exclusive prospect
ing permits. On tracts Of lands not to
exceed 1850 acres. for q period Of two
years. The claimant OF permittes be-
ing required under the terms Of the
lease to commence drilling within six
months from the date of the permit
and to bore to a depth of not less than
500 feet within the first year and not
less than 1000 feet within two years.
Oil permits will be Of two classes.
Those for land within known oil pro-
ducing fields, and lands in non-pro-'
ducing territory.
The land in non-producing terri
lions, namely. INDICATED area; land
located prior to October 1, 1919. but
on which there has been no dis
covery; and land on which there has
been a discovery. or operations which
make discovery unnecessary.
To initiate an application for per-
init on INDICATED area" you proceed
by erecting a monument ON the
ground, four feet high. and by posting
a notice on the monument stating that
application for permit will be made
within thirty days after date of post
ing, for the area described. Applica-
ton for the permit must be made
within the thirty days and the per-
mittee shall mar. the of lis
area within ninety days after he re-
ceives his permit. Upon discovery,
the permittee shall be entitled to lease
one-fourth Of his tract, but not less
han 160 acres, If tract contains that
area, for a term of twenty years by
paying royalty of five per cent of the
gross production.
Where claimant OF oil land had an
existing claim or CT before October
/, 1919. and has performed all the
acts required by the then existing
law. except to make discovery, and
has expended, on or for the benefit
of each location. the sum of $3.50, he
may have six months after February
rs. 1920, in which to make his appli-
cation for a prospecting permit. He
should follow. in other respects, the
same procedure as outlined in this
letter. for obtaining his permit, and
the permit will be upon the same
terms and conditions and contain the
same limitations as permits for unlo-
Gated territory.
II the claimant has made a valid
discovery On his existing locations. he
may surrender his possessory right
and take a lease, or he may continue
In possession of his claims under the
prior existing law and disregard the
lease law. just the same as il it had
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1920-03-25
INCREASE IN WOOL PRODUCTION

The amount of domestic pulled wool
produced in 1919 was lis per cen Of
the amount produced in 1918. accord
ing I o the reports of wool pullers to
the bureau of crop estimates Of the
United states department of agri-
culture. This amounted to $4,000, 900
pounds in 1919 as compared with A.
000, 900 pounds in 1918 and 40, 1000, 900
in 1917. The amount of wool pulled
per skin in 1919 is estimated at an
average of 3.13 pounds as compared
with BIG pounds in 1918.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1920-03-25

otats o. ohio. City q Toledo. Lucas
yfssk }. Cheney makes oath tina, he h
ecnsss esytnsr q shs Arm e p !; Cheney sc
1s6c. County and state aforesaid. and that
~ arm wtn PAY 3 sum Of HUN
PRANK !. CHENEY.
sworn. 70 before me and subscribed In
n gr;:sncss this 9Th day OF DECEMBER
fBSaD A. ". Gleason, Notary Public.
HALLS CATARRH MEDICINE 10 taxi
n internally and acts through tie Blood
d the Mucous Surfaces Of the System.
Druggists. 75c. Testimonials free.
y. J. Cheney q Co.. Toledo. Ohio.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1920-03-25

dressed to the Board of County Com
m~issioners, Winnemucca, Nevada, and
marked bid for X-Ray Machine"
The cost Of said machine not to
exceed the sum of Two Thousand
Dollars.
The Board OF County Commission
ers reserves the right to accept or re-
ject any and all bids.
Authorized this 9th day of March.
1920, by the Board of County Com
missioners for Humboldt County, Ne
vada.
J. W. DAVEY,
Clerk, Board County Commissioners.
mar6-td-Sa.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1920-03-25

Silver Peak-Local potash claims
to be developed under new manage,
ment.
Lovelock-New 17-mile highway to
be opened on May /.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-12-06

Probably when all the statistics have
been compiled. the sales of copper made
last week will prove to have been larger
than any similar period in months. with
the possible execution of a part OF Oc-
tober when the large transaction with
the General Electric Co. was consum-
mated.
Following sales Mt the end Of the pre-.
vious week of more than .0OO. 900
pounds at IA cents. delivered. there were
transactions last week of 1.5OO. 900
pounds at 1919 cents per pound. deliv-
cred. Shipments are to be made on
these contracts during December and
January. These sales apparently cleaned
up the cheap copper in the market.
Toward the end of the period under
the review there was better feeling.
and sales involving between 1000. 900
and 5000. 900 pounds were made at II
cents pound. delivered. shipments to
begin in January and extend over until
the end of March. 1t was said in the
trade that this price was only being
made by the leading selling agencies to
their regular customers. others being
asked to pay 1412 cents.
For several weeks there have been
many and varied reports with regard to
copper business. Some publications
have had the quotation as low as 13
cents a pound. and although this price
actually was given out for publication
by one interest. n thorough investiga-
tion of all trade circles indicated that
the lowest level on actual transactions
was the 1872 cent figure mentioned
heretofore
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-12-06
3 dead, 70 INJURED
IN STREET CRASHES
Two Men Killed by Autos and
Boy Is Crushed to Death
by Trolley
CROWD ATTACKS MOT0RMAN

Traffic accidents in and near this
city caused the death Of three persons
yesterday. More than twenty we're hurt,
several seriously.
Two women were struck by automo
biles and killed, and n three year old
boy died under the wheels of trolley
car last night. Police responded to a
riot call to save the life Of the motor
man, an enraged mob attacking the
motorman and conductor as they tried
to remove the childs body from under
the car.
Crossing Lehigh avenue ot Twenty
second street, last night, Mrs. Leah
Harris. forty four years old, of West
Tioga street near Twenty fourth. was
struck by an automobile driven by
James NJ. Eowney. of Oakdalc street
near Twenty second The woman. it is
said. failed to notice the rapidly ap-
preaching car. was hurled several yards
and was instantly killed. Downey was
arrested and will be given hearing to-
day.
An unknown automobilist ran down
and killed woman at Nineteenth
street and the Parkway early yesterday
anu putting Dil POM'i' hIhiN
his escape. The woman was Mrs. Mary
Walter, Of 527 East Chelten avenue.
Her skull was fractured and she died
short time afterward in the Medico
Chi Hospital.
A Seventh street trolley car going
north struck John Eramese. three
years old, Of Fernon street. last night.
the body of the child being wedged
under the cdr.
When James White, motorman. and
his conductor tried to remove the body
the child had been instantly killed
they were attacked by n crowd of angry
men and women, among them the
mother of the child. The crew took
refuge in the car, and the police Of
the Moyamensing avenue and Dickinson
street station rescued them. later taking
White to the police station.
Three policemen and n woman pris
oner were injured when a street car
struck a patrol wagon at Twelfth and
| Brown streets.
Suffering from a broken hip and q
probable fracture of the skull, sustained
when struck by an automobile, ten
year old Albert Holmes, of 1920 Penn
street, Camden, is in Cooper Hospital
in serious condition. The boy was
run down at Eleventh and Cooper
streets by u machine driven by Ralph
| l.. GoctZcnberger, an engineer, who re =
sides at the Germantown Country Club.
Turning out to avoid striking the boy
Goetzenbcrger collided with another car
and hit the youngster as the machine
backed off. The motorist was held un
der $500 bail.
Five Philadelphians were injured,
two seriouslN yesterday, when the au
tomobilc in which they were driving t.
deer camp in Cumberland county
crashed into Il telephone pole on tn,
Carlisle pike, about three miles from
Harrisburg.
The men were taken to the Carlisl,
Hospital by state police. William
Rachel, 4422 Germantown avenue. with
fracture of the hip, and Clifford Sou
ders, $50 Maryland street. with pos
, sible fracture of the skull and spina
injuries, are in serious condition
Thomas +. Gogmer. 5O29 Arch street
with dislocatcd collarbonc; Jane
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-12-06
WATERS'S SLAYER
IN SECOND MURDER
confesses Killing Stranger in
Central Park-Two Others
Arrested in Crime
GANG WORKED BROADWAY

New York, Dec. 6.-Following closely
they had cleared up the Waters murder,
further confessions obtained yesterday
from two youths account for another
murder committed in Central Park two
weeks ago. and at least dozen other
crimes, according to Acting Inspector
John J. Coughlin. in charge of the de-
tective bureau. a third boy was named
and all three are now awaiting arraign-
ment on murder charges.
John Reidy. aged twenty -four, n de-
serter from the navy. who confessed
Saturday that he had killed Leeds
Vaughan Waters in the plymouth Ho-
tel on November 3. further admitted,
Coughlin announced. that he was one
of three men who slew Frank Barber in
Central Park on November %. Edward
Kohn. twenty -one. n discharged soldier,
also was charged by Coughlin with hav-
ing admitted to share in the Barber
killing. Both boys asserted Charles II.
Benner. alias Whitley Nolan. twenty
five, was ringleader of a gang that has
been preying on wealthy strangers in
the neighborhood of Times Square for
several months.
Bcnncr and Kohn were arrested early
yesterday and questioned for hours by
l.. Francis Mario. Of the homicide bu-
reau in the district attorneys office.
Benner did not confess, but hinted he
might talk il the district attorney would
grant immunity. The police believe
they have enough evidence to convict
III .,,fn To-,
however. and there will be no immunity
granted to any Of them. Coughlin said.
After the prisoners had been taken
before Magistrate Levine, in West
Side Court. and held on charge of
homicide, the detective and the district
attorneys men took them up to Cen
tral Park West. Here the Barber muir
der was reenacted.
The men showed how they followed
Barber from the Sixty sixth street park
gate to the Seventy second street gate
and into the park. Then Kohn, accord
ing to the confession. ran ahead to see
IL all was clear. Benner and Reidy, on
signal from the lookout, attacked
Barber, Benner, the two other boys
said, fired shot that passed through
Barbcr's neck.
When Barber fell, the boys ran
through the park in the direction Of the
Webster statue, but turned when they
saw a policeman there. Benner and
kohn left the park at Sixty sixth street
and Reidy at Columbus Circle. They
met the following night in the Penn
Post Hotel, Eighth avenue and Thirty
first street, one of their haunts. and
agreed, so Inspector Coughlin said, to
make no statement If any Of them were
dropped" meaning arrested.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-12-06
HONOR PASTORS WIDOW
Gloria Del Church Unveils Tablet to
Mrs. Shines

Splendid tribute to the life and work
of the late Mrs. Snyder B. Shines, wife
of the forrer rector Of Gloria Del, was
paid yesterday at the unveiling Of
marble tablet to Mrs. Shines in Gloria
Del (Old Swedes) Church. The tablet,
which hangs on the south wall Of the
historic little edifce. is similar to
another hanging near it, erected to the
memory of the Rev. Snyder Il. Simes.,
The Rev. Charles +. Betticher, who
was assistant to the Rev. Mr.. Shines
for many years, delivered the memorial
address. lie dwelt upon Mrs. Shines
splendid activity in the parish, speak
ing particularly of her Bible classes. At
one period, Mr.. Bctticher said, Mrs.
Shines conducted three classes each
SundnS, in the morning, afternoon and
evening. The evening class enrolled
men of many types and creeds, and its
influence upon the community was
marked.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-12-06
CATHEDRAL FOR ALTOONA
Bishop Mccort Asks Subscriptions
for 100000 Edifice -a

Altoona, Dec. G.-Formal announce
ment of the purpose of Bishop John J.
McCort. Of the Altoona diocese of the
Catholic Church. TO erect a cathedral at
Altoona was made in all the churches
of the see yesterday, in the form Of a
letter from the bishop to clergy and
laity, read az all masses.
Bishop McCort explained the need and
uses of cathedral and estimated the
cost at 81 .O0O, 900. He believes it will
be possible to finance the project IL
every working person in the diocese will
give a least $50. Persons who can af-
ford to give more should contribute ac
cording to their means, he says. Spe-
cia appeal is made to working young
men and young women. No work will
be undertaken, he makes known. until
a sum sufficient to justify q start has
been received.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-12-06
Better Rond Market

That the financial community feels
more hopeful as to the outlook for prices
in the immediate future. il clearly re-
ficcted in bond market developments
asst week. There were more offerings
+ new securities during that period
nan for several weeks past. The
amounts involved in the main were sub
stantial ones. the aggregate 0utput Of
new securities for the week being in the
ncighhorhood Of 500. 900 900. and with
the consummntion of transactions now
under way the total will be considerably
increased.
Negotiations are proceeding calling
for large advances to Sac Paulo and
Cuba. some Of the leading New York
banking interests being identified with
the negotiations. Several conferences
between representatives of the Cuban
Government, Washington authorities
and bankers took place during the week
in J. p. Morgan & Co.'S office1. and It
was stated that within a comparatively
short time there probably would be nm
announcement providing for loan OF
not less than $50 900, 900 to the Cuban
Government.
No details ns to the provisions OF
the plans were available up to the close
of the week. but It was intimated that
within the next few days such would
be forthcoming
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-12-06
GOSSIP OF
THE STREET

November statistics revealed an in
crease in business failures, although the
greater number was not particularly
Impressive. Dun places the number of
faisircs at 127, higher in November than
IN October and 248 greater than in Sep
tember. but that agency points out that
the November insolvcncies In the years
from 1911 to 1916 were more numerous.
The prosperous period of the war re-
duced failures to minimum until post
war readjustment began to make itself
felt. '''..'
For example, last years November
defaults were the lowest for that month
in any year, The indebtedness involved
In last months failures--more than
$3O.OOO ,OO0-was the heaviest for that
month In all previous years since Dun
has been keeping monthly compilations,
quarter Of n century or more. 1t was
not to be overlooked. however, that this
Is probably the first time in history that
most of the world has been at one and
the same time In the throes Of economic
and business readjustment.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-12-06
Church Body Urges "elue Sunday,

Allentown, Dec, q. = Expressing its
opposition to he 'secularization of the
Sabbath" and approving the stand
taken by Governor Sproul and other
state officials to repeal the Brooks license
law and to pass in its place bill for
the enforcement of the prohibition
amendmen the local Federation of
gregations, has directed its social
service committee to appear at Harris.
burg and fight for these measures, A
letter of appreciation was sent to Gov
ernor Sproul commencing him for the
stand he has taken against the CONNER.
cialization of the Sabbath and on the
liquor question.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-12-06
Falling or in TONNAGE

officials of railroads operating East
from Chicago and st. Louis report
quite general falling off in tonnage. This
was to be expected in view Of the gen
eral retrcnchment in industrial oper-
ations. the cutting down of production
and the laying of of men. Coal is about
the. only thing that is keeping up to n
normal level. all other lines. with hardly
an exception. rejecting the general de-
preston in business. Cars are available
in any number apparently for shipment
Of merchandise and commodities. but.
whereas year ago 1t was difficult to
secure equipment, today there IS not
enough freight movement to tax the
ability of the roads in any position.
Most of the roads are now in excellent
shape so far as their cars and motive
power are concerned. The huge addi-
tions to the rolling. stock that seemed
absolutely essential few months ago
do not seem so necessitous now.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-12-06
TELLS OF POLES, FIGHT
Colonel Faunteiroy Describes Battle
with BoIshevIkI

Addressing a crowd Of Polish Amer
leans yesterday at Lithuanian Hall,
Tilton street and East Allegheny ave-
nue., Colonel =. Cedric Fauntelroy, of
for existence that the Poles have been
enduring as a result Of the Bolshevik
invasion. Colonel Fauntelroy said that
reward of 1 ,000. 600 rubles has been
offered by the Bolshcviki for his cap
ture. He was formerly an American
officer In the air service.
Relief workers recently returned from
Poland also addressed the meeting. An
appeal for funds to help the starving
children of that country was made and
large Offering was collected.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-12-06
No "KIck" In Hotel Mince Pies

Boston, Dec. G.-The mince pies and
plum puddings served on the Christmas
dinner tables of New England may be
seasoned with brandy from the ''in-
dividuals supply" according to an an
nouncement by William J. Mccarthy,
prohibition enforcement agent for this
district. No dish on the Yuletide menu
SO seasoned may be served in restau-
rants or hotels, he added.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-12-06
Proposals
THE CLINTON GAS & ELECTRIC Co
Eirsi MnrtanKe aGc an.Year GnII ~.

Notice is hereby given that Dursuont q,
tho terms Of the Mortgage, dated Novenbcr
40. 1907. and supplement thereto. tho under.
above Bonds for sale and delivery n, n,
January I. 1921, at a price not to exceed Ini
and accrued interest, to the extent OF "a onn
the sum now available in the Sinking Fund
sealed tenders address to The Coloni"i
trust Company. Trustee. account OF Sinhinn,
Fund OF The Clinton Gas a Electric ComnnnnSs
bonds, Market and Thirteenth Streets. fhia.
delplia, will be received until three O'Clock
~ NJ December eth. 1890. ''''A
TiIE COLONIAL. TRUST co. TRUSTEES
FRANK C. EWES. Treasure ="
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-12-06
Pennsylvania Power & Light Co.
Cumulative Preferred Stock

DIVIDEND NO. e

A quarterly dividend OF one dollar and
seyenty-five cents (sl.75) per share on fha
Cumulative Preferred Stock OF The PAN.
eyivanla Power & Light Company has bnrn
declared. payable January 3. I02i, TO Gu.
nuiative preferred stockholders or rocorS
at the close OF business December liz ioon
C. NJ WALTER, Treasure
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-12-06
THE ELECTRIC STORAGE BATTERY

Allogheny Avenue and 18th Street
Philadelphia. Dec. /. looo
Of Three Dollars (S3 OO) per share fpom fcyrdend 20,
net earnings OF tho Company on hotS onS
Common and Preferred Stocks, payahIa
January 8, 1891. to stockholders OF record
at the close OF business on December IL
1920 Checks will he mailed. 80
WALTER q. HENDERSON Tr.o.