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The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1920-09-23
cox MEETING IN ST.
WAS A FROST, TOO
(sreciaI Correspondence


SAN FRANCISCO.-It has been an
nounced that the elimination of the
grand, triumphal CD Cox tour would
be attained in San Francisco, the
nominating city. A tremendous re-
ception was planned and feverishly
did the Democratic chiefs of the Col
den West labor and toll to bring
about the demonstration designed to
impress the nation with San Fran
cisco's pride in its selection Of a
presidential candidate
Ordinarily, the city by the Golden
Gate would have responded enthusi-
astically. 1t is noted for being al
most Latin in its explosive way OF
greeting favorite; and If ever a man
was placed in a position to command
those cheers of popular laudation.
Cox was the. man. Native-son pride
would be the incentive of San Fran
cisco. to desire as President a man
chosen in her midst.
The anticipation of this attitude
amounted to almost conviction by
the party chiefs. /.
Your correspondent had the op-
portunity to witness the entry of Cox
into San Francisco, and curiously
awaited at the Ferry Building, along
with about 400 of the 600 picked and
chosen Democrats. enumerated and
badged, who were appointed as a re-
ception committee. The commuters.
waiting for their boats, gazed
amusedly at the crowd, but none
missed the S o'clock ferry to greet
the candidate, who arrived at $40.
He was received with a few strag-
gly shouts and hand claps from the
| chine for the drive up town to the
hotel. Here and there few along
the sidewalk glanced at the process
sion; now and then someone would
shout a Hello Cox" in fun, or a
group of people would applaud, to
which Cox would arise and ostenta-
tiously bow None of the pedestrians
however, were late home to supper
from watching the entire parade pass
by.
In the evening, Cox spoke in the
civic auditorium from the platform
which had nominated him. At least, 1t
might be expected that the auditor
ium would be crowded to see presi-
| Dental candidate, even if the people
were not interested in what he had
to say.
On the platform there were many
vacant seats. showing that many of
the favored few distinguished Demo
Gratis, even, were disinterested in
their hopeless cause.
The gallery. which contains the
best seats for hearing, was but little
CONTINUED on Page Four)
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1920-09-23
STATE Of NEVADA FACING
BANKRUPTCY; TAX RAISE
MANAGING DIRECTOR OF LAND TAX DIVISION NEVADA LIVESTOCK
ASSOCIATION SHOWS ASSESSMENTS ARE A
II sTRCTEsT ECONOMY Is ONLY WAY THE
SITUATION NET; FINANCIAL AFFAIRS SHAPE

State for 1920 as against each OF the
years 1915 to 1919 ranging from
s2,540,274 for 1915, to $15.452,383 for
1917 and $6.91s,793 for 1919.
This condition, taking into consid-
GRAFTON the tremendous increase in
both State and County expenditures
for 1920 over 1915, should prove of
vital concern and awaken the tax
payer. particularly the producing
class. to full realization of the
movement of the tide with which we
are rapidly drifting to the financial
breakers and shoals of confiscation.
Equalization is the first step for
ward to bring about and maintain a
proper balance between all classes of
property.
Is the present cost of government
a permanent cost level from which
we can not come down? II this is
true. and we certainly have CON
vincing evidence that we shall see
little or no recession from the pre-
vailing high prices commodities
1920, clothing 10, farm products
1873, food 113, and wages 900, above
the level of 1913" it is inevitable that
we cannot look for any material de-
crease for several years to come.
This means increased assessed val
uation and corresponding increase In
taxation. Taxes must represent ex-
penditures. Upon the amount of ex-
penditures upon the part Of the State
and Counties depends entirely the
amount of taxes we must pay. What
is needed Is immediate reduction of
State and County expenses, the cur
rent turned back from extravaganza
and waste of public funds into busi-
ness organization with a consequent
saving, constructive program OF
legislation and administration, and
rigid economy and elimination of all
useless activities. We must elect
business men equipped with energy
business training and experience tc
all State and legislative offices. to
provide for and anticipate future
needs; men who have demonstrated
that they possess the ability and char
acter essential to the conduct of high
Office. men not seeking to prove an
alibi and passing the buck" in the in
terests of personal aspiration and po-
litical prestige, but who are willing
to stand and be counted" in the in
terests of economy and efficiency and
reduction of taxation.
Safety First. Economy and Business
Continued on Page Three)
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1920-09-23
WILL LAUNCH FIRE
PREVENTION MOVE

Winnemucca will have an oppor-
tunity Of entering a competitive con
test among cities of the West In a
fire prevention campaign. according
to Fire Chief Gillian, who returned to
this city Monday from Los Angeles,
California, where he attended a meet
ing of the Pacific Coast Fire Chiefs
Association. Gillian is very en-
thusiastic over placing Winnemucca
as an entry and states that q cup,
valued at $1,000, is offered by the as
sociation to the city which submits
the best report on fire prevention at
the annual meeting of the organiza-
tion. This cup was taken by Ana
conda, Montana, upon the showing
by the fire chief of that city Of an al
most clean sheet for the year past.
Incorporated in this movement Is
a general campaign for the improve
ment Of sanitary conditions in each
city entered in the contest and the
fire-fighting equipment, status of the
department whether paid or volun-
teer), and population all enter into
the rendering of the award.
Chief Gillian said that in discus
sing the campaign in Anaconda. the
fire chief from that city related to the
convention how general cooperation
Of citizens was so greatly aroused
that during the last month or SO be-
fore the time limit expired, 1t would
have meant serious riot had 1t been
discovered that anyone was Sinking
or not fully cooperating in order to
bring about successful conclusion
of the good work.
Many benefits would be gained from
a campaign Of this sort and Chief Gill
liam intends to Immediately take
steps to enter Winnemucca as one Of
the progressive cities, if he is guar
anteed the support and cooperation
of the people here.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1920-09-23
DRILL TO START TENTH

Mr.. and Mrs. S. c. Cassidy of Sui
phur are here today, returning from
Elko where Mr.. Cassidy appointed an
agent for his company, the Black
Rock Oil, Gas & Development Com
pany. Previous mention Of the fact
that lumber and drilling material are
on the drill site has been made in
these columns. 1t is now thought the
company will be ready to commence
drilling by October 10. This drill site
is in Humboldt county, three miles
this side of Sulphur.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1920-09-23

Nevada has but one Representative
in Congress. Without a practical and
educated man in the position. Nevada
is without representation. Talk is
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1920-09-23
REDS BRAND "I.W.W.' ON
AMERICAN LEGION MAN

According to news dispatches from
Astoria, Oregon, three men last Mon
day night attacked George H. Goetz, a
Portland ex-service man, beat him in
to insensibility, robbed him of ten
dollars and burned the letters INV.
W." into his body with acid. Goetz
said he had been approached several
times since reaching Astoria by men
who asked whether he had card"
He informed them that he had not, he
said.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1920-09-23

Showing that the State of Nevada is
bankrupt and financial matters are in
serious confusion, w. c. Noteware.
managing director of the land tax di-
vision Of the Nevada Livestock Asso-
citation. has prepared a masterful ar
ticle on the subject. Property is now
assessed at one hundred per cent and
the only apparent relief to the State
is higher tax rate or strict economy.
done is brought out by the statement
of Governor Boyle that expense must
be cut and all parties interested CO.
operate to the fullest extent. Among
other interesting facts brought out by
Mr.. Noteware Is that the value of prop
erty in the State of Nevada has de-
creased since 1915. His article in full
follows:
The assessed valuation for 1920
called for 1000, or full cash. as
against 909o for 1919. This should
have resulted in roll of 220.292. .016.
an increase of IL 1870 over the valu-
alton OF $19S,262,815 for 1919.
The State and County Budgets
called for roll of $216.000.000. The
full cash valuations as returned by
the rolls of the County Assessors was
only s213.372.223 (7.62R over 1870,
showing a deficit of $6,917,793 as
against the $22O.292,016 as contem-
plated by the IL 1-9% increase and
decrease of s2627.777 against the
budget estimate of $216,000, 900.
An analysis of the assessed valua-
ton for different classes of property
for 1920 and 1919 shows the follow
ing:
Increases for 1920
Railroads .--$7,351 ,272 or 10.47%
Public utilities 1,560,S29 or 1929
Privately owned
Lands ............-... 4,717715 or 1880
Country - - a.. a4s
Improvements 1,193.680 or 40.71es
Automobiles -... 1,0S7.212 or
Railroad lands 470,453 or 5.51%
Personal prop. -. 253.077 or 6.75%
Merchandise ...-... 216.652 or 1861
Mine improvements,
patented claims 274,338 or 1880
Town realty and
Improvements 52,313 or $50
Banks ..-...-............ 4S6,743 or 14.00e6
Total increase Il ,664, ,284
Decreases for 1920
Livestock 972,210
Net proceeds of mines...-.-.- 1,001. .236
Water rights and pipe lines 125,530
Total Decrease ...-..S2. .098, ,976
Total net increase for 1920 SIS ,666, 1908
The decrease of $972,210 on live
stock is due to the valuation, $37 per
head on cattle and IS per head on
sheep and lambs for 1920 as against
s3S per head for cattle and SO for
sheep for 1919.
A comparative statement of the full
cash value of the State. based upon
the actual assessed valuation as
taken from the report of the State
Controller for the years 1915 to 1920
inclusive, shows:
1915. s215.912.497, exceeds 1920 by
s2.54O,274.
1916. s21S.06S,so5, exceeds 1920 by
$4,696.6S2.
1917. s22S.S24.606. exceeds 1920 by
$15,452.3S3
1918. $219.992,337. exceeds 1920 by
$6,620,114.
1919. $220,292,016. exceeds 1920 by
$6,919,793.
1920. $213,372.223.
Reference to the above figures
shows decrease in full cash value
of all the taxable property in the
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1920-09-23

cheap about Senator representing
State. 1t comes from careless
writer's and con" letters of incum.
bents. The Representative repre-
sents--or is supposed to. A Senator
is a Senator of the United States. The
man whom the Tribune describes as
"hazy" in his views regarding labor
that is, the Republican candidate
Arentz-has monumental works II
the shape of mine, railroad, ranch
and irrigation, which stand as proc
OF his understanding of Nevada.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1920-09-23

Republican newspapers" said til
Tribune. credit A. Grant Miller wit
saying in his speech Harding stand
somewhere on the League of Nations,
stands" A. Grant didn't need to. TIL
point he was bringing out was tha
Cox stood nowhere, but Topped al
over the whole program in his pie.
for votes. Cox is now, according to
his own statement in Reno, in fave
OF the League of Nations with al
the Republican reservations whicl'
created the long-drawn-out rumpu
in Congress. What was the use of th.
fight and delay, IL the Democrat
were willing to knuckle-down t.
everything the Republicans dc
manded? And this Cox is claimin.
today in California that he is being
abused because the newspapers vii
not print his speeches. Good reasoT
why-because in printing them th
newspapers would merely be reprint
ing everything which has been sal
on both sides OF political questions
Both ends against the middle seem
easy for the Democratic candidate.
And still speaking about Cox an
Sparks. That Democratic strong
hold" that second city of Nevada
which has nominated candidate
Espee man-all its own for Represen
tative (for which candidate the Tri
bune has not even a bouquet, has {,
schoolhouse which ION informatioT
and belief seats about four hundred
people. When the candidate for the
highest Office in the world conferred
upon Sparks the distinguished honor
of a personal visit. the schoolhouse
was about two-thirds full (of people)
10 greet him.
Contrast that. or the Rialto meet
ing, with the enthusiastic Republican
crowd at the Reno park.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1920-09-23
SAN FRANCISCO ORGANIST
ENGAGED BY AMERICAN

The services of M. j. jacob of San
Francisco have been secured by
Manager Oastler of the American
theatre and he took up his duties at
the performances last night as organ
ist. Mr.. jacob was accompanied to
this city from the Coast by his wife.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1920-09-23
SPARKS NEWSPAPER
BLUFF IS CALLED
Especial Correspondence)

RENO. Nevada.-The Sparks Tri-
bune, "A Democratic Newspaper" ac-
cording to its flag" seems to disap-
prove OF the Republican meeting held
In Reno last Friday night In its is
sue of Monday the Tribune called
The Silver State sponsor for Sam
uel Shaw Arentz" and then said un-
complimentary things about the Re-
publican candidate for Representa-
tive in Congress, about Candidate
Oddie. about A. Grant Miller, and
about Candidate Harding. This was
to be expected from a Democratic
newspaper, probably. as one OF the
ways of playing the game" But the
Tribune was silent regarding the
weaknesses Of its own party. There
was no sign of comparison of Arentz
with Evans, for instance; and there
was no word of commentator even
for the favorite son of Sparks, the
gentleman who Is running independ-
emily for Congress-although he
does not have the grace to say "Inde-
pendent" on the advertising cards he
has put out.
Somebody once said (no reference
handy!) that one who finds fault,
without offering suggestions for bet
terment, is nothing but common
scold. The statement has lived
approving generations Knowing this.
without doubt. what is the reason
the Tribune did not show somebody
better qualified than Arentz TO rep
resent Nevada? That would have been
political argument
The Tribune said 1T is only few
days ago that The Silver State came
the statement during the primaries TO
the effect that he did not need the
vote of the laboring man" What
The Silver State said. as might have
been learned by more careful read
ing. was that a statement made by
certain Reno labor leader was too
silly even TO discuss.
Arentz. in his initial campaign
speech, made 1t very clear why his
sympathies are with labor 1t was
simple II was because he had been
all his life laboring man and he IS
able to appreciate every step Labor
has taken for its own betterment. He
told Of working on a windlass for
$3.50 a day; of working in black
smith shop; of working in the shaft
when there was not even dry" for
the workers who were far from their
boarding house: and he told of work
ing his way through college by wait
ing on table and "bucking" wood.
Sparks Ia the second largest city
IN Nevada-the Tribune said so in the
s1rle issue. Spark s-ail bv herself
nominated a candidate for Congress
Let us hear what he knows about Ne
vada and her needs and how 10 rep
resent his state. Tt's fair request
Let the Tribune tell us how man
by working sixteen years in a rail
road shop. has acquired a broad
knowledge of the War Born State
Con he give nractical information and
advice to Congress when matters
come up concerning mining. ranch.
ing. railroad building. irrigation, and
stock raising? II the Tribune does
not care to tell us of its hometown
candidate. let II tell us some of the
qualifications of the Democratic
candidate to represent Nevada. Where
did he ever tend bar?
Nevada has but one Representative
in Congress. Without practical and
educated man in the position. Nevada
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1920-09-23

District Judge Ctllahan has gone
to Reno where he will occupy the
bench in the Washoe county district
court in the place of Judge T. F.
Moran.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1920-09-23
AND ALSO ANOTHER
DEMOCRATIC sheet

Reno and other newspaper are ac-
cused of printing "garbled" accounts
Of the Cox meeting held at Reno last
week.
Winnemucca readers will remember
that the day after Cox spoke in this
city published account stated Hun
dreds of people were assembled" to
hear him. Those who saw the hand
full Of people, many of them school
children out for the noon hour, that
surrounded the platform of Coxs
train here. will discount this latest
howl of unfair" and accept reports
of the Reno meeting as being the frost
that it was. The exaggerated state
ment in regard to the local meeting
should be proof that those following
the Reno meeting are equally ex-
aggerated.
Nevada people have lost interest in
Cox and his cause. They refuse to
be fooled any more. AS for sarcasm
and abuse. people of Humboldt county
have long ago learned 1t is not ar
gument and used only for lack OF
facts to print. However, to retaliatt
in the same manner we'll say "It's the
stuck pig that squeals."
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1920-09-23
DIVORCE SUIT

A divorce has been filed in the dis
trict court by Anna Nulley from
Samuel r. Nulley. L. G. Wilson is
attorney for the plaintiff.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1920-09-23
SHIPMENT OF LAMBS

We have received a choice ship
ment Of lambs. These are f1rst-class
and the price is right. Come in and
get your choice cuts.
Adv. WINNEMUCCA MARKET.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1920-09-23
'ROMPT SERVICE AND
FIRST.CLASS WORN

in Kodak developing and printing
II work done at our stoia No NOR,
ing tiresome waits for your pictures
rAdvt EAGLE DRUG co
Omaha daily bee., 1920-12-24
Ceresco Bank Is
Closed; Cashier
IsUnder Arrest
State Banking Board Charges
Charles Maixner With For.
gery-Many Worthless
Securities Found.

Lincoln, Neb., Dec. 23.-(Special.)
The state banking bureau today
closed the state bank of Ceresco, and
the cashier, Charles Maixner, is un.
der arrest, charged with forgery.
Maixner was arrested by Gus
Hyers of the law enforcement bu-
reau and taken to Wahoo. Maixner
admitted his guilt, Hyers declared.
An examination which has been in
progress for three days disclosed
that the bank had on its hands Sl5,-
600 in forged notes and $60,000. in
bad and doubtful papers mostly blue
sky notes. A shortage of $500 in
Liberty bonds also were discovered
and $6,350 in notes for loands were
missing.
The banks capital is $4,000 and
the surplus $4,000. The records
showed that 100000 was on deposit
and the same amount in loans.
1t is said that the Bankers Fire In
surance company and the Auto In
surance company with which Maix
ner is connected, and which two
weeks ago was placed in the hands OF
the state banking board. is RESPONSE
bic for the condition of the Ceresco
bank, Maixner as treasurer OF the
Bankers Fire Insurance company IS
also short in his accounts. according
to Secretary J. E. Hart of the depart
ment of banking.
Omaha daily bee., 1920-12-24
General Pershing
To Lead Inaugural
Parade Of Harding
Chicago Tribune Omaha Bee Leased Wire.

Chicago Tribune Omaha Bee Leased Wire.
Washington, Dec. 23.-General
Pershing, in full uniform. and
mounted upon his famous charger,
"Jeff," is expected to lead the in
augural parade as grand marshal.
according to the plans being formed
bv Chairman Edward B. Mclean
and the inaugural executive commit
tee.
General Pershing has been select
ed for the cheirmanship of the mill
tary committee of the Inauguration.
which will, arrange and govern the
military bodies participating i'll the
parade, and assign positions to all
other groups, which will be in the
line. General Pershings acceptance
OF this honor is expected by the
committee within few days.
Much attention is to be given to
the proposed Mardi Gras of the
states to be staged on Pennsiyvnia
avenue on Inauguration night. To
make the event a complete success,
Jess w. Smith, secretary of the in
augural committee, has communi-
Gated with the officials of the. New
Orleans Mardi Gras association for
suggestions, and if possible an ex-
pert to help in making this new
feature OF the Inauguration great
success
Omaha daily bee., 1920-12-24
Lead Firms Drawn
Into Trust Probe
Paint Manufacturers Charged
With CoIfusion and
Price-FiMing.

New York, Dec. 23.-Five manu-
featuring concerns controlling more
than 95 per cent of Americas white
lead output, principal ingredient OF
paint, were accused. of collusion and
price fixing today by New York's
building trust" inquiry.
The capital stock of these corpor-
ations approaches $400,000,000 and
the joint legislative committee con-
Quoting the inquiry into the alleged
building trust was told that they
maintained equal prices and ex-
changed information regarding quo
tations and names>af customers.
This revelation came from
Charles F. Tuttle, secretary of the
American Institute of Lead Manu-
facturers, the association through
which the companies exchanged
price data and other information"
The corporations he named were
the observation-disclosures company, Ma
Itional Lead company, E. l. Dupont
De Nemours company and Hammer
Brothers, the last named the owner
of the Eagle-Pitcher company of
Chicago, fifth member of the group.
Samuel Untermyer, committee
counsel, charged that the institute
was a "rock-ribbed combination"
and suggested that a good name for
it would be the LEAD Pipe White
Lead Cinch."
Omaha daily bee., 1920-12-24
Second Of Five Frisco
Gangsters Convicted
OF Assault on Girls

San Francisco, DEG. 2s.-Edward
kruyosky, San Francisco pugilist
and the second of Five men to be
tried for criminal attacks on young
women, was found guilty in the su-
perior court here tonight. Like his
co-defendsnt, Edmond Murphy, who
was convicted last Monday of the
same charge, Kruvosky faces An in
determinate prison sentence of from
| to so years.
Miss Jessie Montgomery, Reno,
New, and her companion, Miss Jean
Stanley, formerly of Portland. Ore,
who were named in the Kruvosky
indictment as the mistreated girls,
and the physicians who attended the
young women were the principal wit
nesses against Kruvosky, as against
Murphy.
Three other alleged gangsters are
awaiting trial as accomplices in the
same attack early in the morning OF
Thanksgiving day,