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The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1921-11-10

, ing and the dead. and as she ran An.
cried '"'
,m,ohl husband. Panthea your VII.
calls for you" Wv
In the distance she heard "a fair,
voice, and guided thereby, sh, a,
last stopped by the side OF him vyhoss
name she bore and whose IMAGE 49,
woven into the fibers of her besr'
and she knelt by his side. Their H.
met in love and their arms were -
twined about each other and thus bi.
lamp OF life flickored and went out
forever. ''
True In Death.
She sat ON the green hill side WITH
hLs head lying In her lap aud ths
tears raining down upon his ms
burned face, while her servants ~
her command, digged his grave
cyrus heard he rad fallen in hat.
tie and with hellish, fiondLsh, iepr.
he said,
Now, will have her for NV bar.
en-! Now 1 Will humble her prid.."
and when he came carcening acrgs.
the battlefield like ship I'M =
storm as he nat upon his camel
Panthea, looked, saw him comipg
and cried. "Oh, husband"
Ills ears were deaf. 80, husband
He shall not have me, | was tru, to
thee in life, will be true TO thee in
DEATH"
So saying, she unsheather hi.
poniard and she drove M into Isr
heart and she fell across his bo3,,
And when Cyrus arrived, he ais
mounted and removed his turban be
knelt by Lbeir sides and thanked his
God he hah found one true, Vir;uqu.
loyal woman that his money couldn't
buy nor his threats intimidate.
Say, do you want to know tha
solution Of the problem OF the
twentieth century? when will wa
win the world for Jesus Christ?
When men and women will come out
clean cut uncompromising on ina
side OF Jesus Christ, and when thrv
Will die before they will yield to
the devil, before they viii sin.
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1921-11-10
Murderer Pays With Life

CHICAGO, Nov. 9.-Frank Ii.
gregni was hanged I'm the county
Jail here at $3.50 o'clock this after
noon for the murder of his wife.
Ligregni shot sand killed his wife "A
school teacher, at Bartlett, ILL.,, on
DecemberS21, after she had refused
TO return to him. Tho hanging to-
day was the first afternoon execu-
tioH in the history of Cook county,
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1921-11-10

Hotels, clubs. restaurants and IN.
stitutions In the United States using
gas for all cooking purposes on
January 1, 1921 numbered 71,49O.
while those using It in part number
13776
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1921-01-21
BROKEN HILLS
Is GREAT MINE
BY WILLIAM DE WOLFE

Broken Hills. Nevada. Jan. 90
With eight distinct viens opened on
the Broken Hills property. with ore
exposed longitudinally at various
points along the main vein system for
a distance of approximately 1000 feet
and known to prevail in the cross
assures for a length of 900 feet, the
Broken Hills Silver Corporation en-
ters the new year with the richest and
most extensive showing of high-grade
ore that has been opened In Nevada in
at least two decades. This showing
compares more than favorabfy with
the early-day discoveries of high
grade ore at Tonopah, for twenty
years the guage by which bonanza
silver ore bodies have been measured.
On the 150-level in the vertical Bel
mont shaft drifts are being run east
and west along the course of the Bel
mont eross-vein and north and south
along the course of the main vein.
This work is soon to be supplemented
by the stopping of ore for shipment, by
easterly-westerly exploration of the
so-called Belmont north cross-vein
and by further deepening of the
CONTINUED on page Six
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1921-01-21
VIRGINIA AND TRUCKEE Is
GRANTED FREIGHT INCREASE

An order has been made by the
Public Service Commission granting
an increase In freight rates to the
Virginia and Truckee railway approxi-
mating 121s per cent on the average.
The application for an increase in
passenger fares was, denied. as the
Commission is of the opinion that the
freight increase will be sufficient to
take care of the increased cost of
operating.
The Virginia and Truckee railway
showed that an increase of $50 900 per
annum had taken place In wages to
its employees and that the increased
cost of materials and supplies had
raised the operating expenses mater
ialy which were taken care Of by in
creasing the car load rates. substan-
TALLY as asked for. An adjustment
of the entire freight rates of this road
was made by which all Of the class
rates have been substantially reduced.
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1921-01-21
CORN WH|SKEY
GETTING: CHEAP
HEAVY SUPPLY SAID TO
CAUSE PRICE TO DROP TO
$25.OO PER GALLON IN
MANY NEVADA TOWNS

The price of corn whiskey Is getting
cheaper. according to reports. and can
be bought .wholesale in western Me-
vada towns for as low as $25 a gallon.
The reason for the slump In the price
Of illict whiskey is given to the fact
Of keen competition. the supply Of
stills being in excess Of the demand.
For time the price of bonded goods.
it Is said, reached the high figure Of
$50 per quart. but the average price
was about $50 per bottle. However.
the supply of bonded goods has been
exhausted and now he who must have
drink that stings like an adder. must
be satisfied with a shot of corn juice.
the product Of illict stills.
The drop in price Of corn whislcy Is
not alone in Nevada, as we are In
formed by party who recently re-
Gently returned from San Francisco.
that 1t requires no great knowledge Of
the ways and tricks of the bootlcger,
to get "snoot- t-full' in the bay city at
q price of so cents per drink.
When the price gets back to bit
drink.-and 1t will II the still opera
tors continue to increase.--the man Of
ordinary wealth will be able to again
cultivate the lost art catching swal-
lows over the bar.
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1921-01-21
MRS. SPRINCMEYER
GIVES PARTY

Monday afternoon Mrs. Charles
Springmeyer invited a number of
friends to party in compliment to
Mrs. VIM. Gray of Markleeville, who
Is her guest.
Cards were enjoyed during the
afternoon. and the prizes were won
by Mrs. II. d. Neddenriep and Mrs.
II. f. Dangberg.
At table prettily decorated a de-
licious luncheon was served at four
o'clock.
Mrs .Springmeyer's hospitality was
enjoyed by the following guests: Mrs
H. Luhrs, Mrs. ii. F. Dangberg. Mrs
l.. Price, Mrs. Vim. Gray, Mrs. r.
Dempster, Mrs. Ed Springmeyer, Mrs
II. ID. Neddenrlep. Mrs. F. C. Nedden-
riep. Mrs. Herman Springmeyer. Mrs
B. Selkirk, and Miss Gertrude Menzel
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1921-01-21
0RO GRANDE TO
Be BIG GCONCERN
COMPANY OWNS MINING
PROPERTIES IN NEVADA
AND CALIFORNIA AND is
PLANNING ACTIVE WORK

Local people are graspIng the oppor-
tunity to secure shares In the Orc
Grande Consolidated Mines Company
now in process of organization on the
reorganization subscription plan at
s cents per share.
The promoters of this big enterprise
propose to deal as well as to operate
mines and other projects in at least
four counties In Nevada and two coun-
ties la California.
General Manager e. Chaplin Gard Is
now In the field concluding arrange
ments for activity on number of the
company's holdings during the coming
season. He plans to open offices in
the Minden Bank building as general
headquarters, with branch offices in
San Francisco, Los Angeles, Denver,
Chicago, New York. London and Paris.
Only limited amount of stock will
be sold at cents, and on March 1st
the price will be advanced to 25 cents
and on July 4th to 30 cents or more
per share.
The most careful and searching in
vestigation OF the properties proposed
TO for the basis of the company's
capitalization and of everything con-
nectedfwith the enterprise is urged
by the manager.
This is big syndicate organizing to
acquire, own. operate and dispose OF
all kinds of mining and other prop
critics, including lands. irrigation pro-
jects, manufacturing. merchandising
and TO coduct any legitimate business
and TO organize other companies sub
sidiary to the Orc Grande CONSOLIDATE
ed
This system of promotion presents
to the investor opportunity to realize
all of their investment or more by
an early disposal OF portion OF their
purchases. and still leave them up to
so per cent OF their holdings.
The principle business OF the syndi-
cate will be mining. since from that
Industry has been produced more vast
fortunes quickly than all Others
combined; and the properties to
feature the company's holdings must
possess absolutely demonstrated
merit =ffr
Every director will be live wire
Every dollar will be carefully and
economically utilized. Every opera
tion, when possible and practicable
will be by contract No pets or pen
sioners.
For complete data and subscription
apply to f. Chaplin Gard. Overland
Hotel, or p. o. box ll6. Gardneryille
Nevada.
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1921-01-21
TO WELCOME
CALIFORNIANS

The Sparks Tribune has the follow
ing to say about the coming visit of
the California Odd Fellows In Reno
tomorrow:
The big host from the sister state
will arrive ON the evening of the 22nd
and will be met at the depot by hund-
reds of Odd Fellows and Rebekahs
from all parts of the state. They will
escort the Rebekahs to the Odd Fell
lows Building and then the men will
repair to the high school auditorium,
where degree work will be conferred
by the Odd Fellows from California.
The special train that will bear the
California members will originate in
San Francisco. and will pick up cars
all along the line until it reaches its
destination. There are a large num-
Der from San Francisco that will
start the trip in company with Grand
Master Keene and other Grand officers
of that state.
The Nevada Rebekah lodges will
have large class in the neighborhood
of hundred to take the degree work
at the time the Californians put It on.
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1921-01-21
BY OLD ROCKS


great year for the mining in
dustry is now assured. The great war
is history. Mankind is active and
strenuous in pursuit of wealth. The
business world is rapidly returning
to normal conditions. We stand in
the dawn of golden age; and as ever,
opportunity potts prophetic finger to
the mines for pprincely profit.
The great industry that brought
the race up from cave and cliff and
jungle, that transformed the primi-
tive methods and crude conditions of
the stone age to the bewildering ex-
hibit of modern achievement. is COM
ing into its own; legislation is turn
ing from the profligate pensioning of
money changes to the encouragement
and protection of money producers.
Congress is alive and alert to the
situation and the essentials of Amer
lean evolution with measures to safe
guard the miner and augment the
proceeds of his toll, and whether or
not the McFadden bill becomes law,
we are assured that our servants at
Washington will inaugurate a new
era for the most important and most
profitable industry in which man has
engaged.
And Douglas county stands at the
foremost in mineral resources beyond
conjecture or imagination. Within her
borders is a richly mineralized realm
that would embrace more than a
dozen Cripple Creeks in area. and
which in value of surface deposits
vastly exceeds those OF the great
Colorado gold camp, in which pay
rock was reached at an average depth
of 500 feet which level no prospect In
Douglas has attained
But the man who placed Cripple
Creek on the map Is now busy on a
colossal campaign to develop the
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1921-01-21
OLLIE TENANT PASSES
AWAY SUDDENLY At CARSON

Oliver w. Tenant died at his home
In this city Wednesday night between
eleven and twelve o'clock, says the
Carson News.
He had retired and In a few minutes
was taken i'll and called to his wife
who instantly knew thar her husband
was very sick, and to have her daugh-
ter summon a doctor at once.
DR.. Donald Maclean who answered
the call to the Tenant home. stated
that when he arrived found Mr.. Ten
nant sitting on the edge of the bed.
expectorating a pinkish foam. but no
real blood The sick man told the
doctor that he was in distress, indi-
eating the spot but saying that he did
not feel great deal of pain. 1t was
apparent, however. to the doctor that
Mr.. Tenant had suffered greatly and
was unable to lie down. The doctor
gave him snch aid as was possible and
hurried to the Mnllers' drug store for
other supplies. but when he returned
he found Mr.. Tenant had passed
away.
The surviving relatives of Mr.. Ten
nant are his mother and sister. resi-
dents of Minneapolis, Mimi, and one
brother, Thomas Tenant; his widow
and daughter. Mrs. Maxine Smoot; two
grandchildren. John Wilson of Car
son is a brother-in- law of the deceas-
ed
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1921-01-21
Bright Outlook For Mining
In this Section of Nevada

bonanza lodges of Douglas county and
the entire Comstock belt and give to
this region the fame he gave to the
marvel district in the shadow of
pixies Peak.
He has successfully organized and
financed the Burgard Tunnel and Min
ing Company, now active in prelimin-
ary work of Hot Spring mountain
under the supervision of Harold H.
Hoeben, secretary and treasurer of the
company. The holdings of this COM
pany on Hot Spring mountain include
two mammoth cross lodges, each $500
feet in length. both bearing many evil
dences of the possibility of another
Comstock. This company also holds
the famous old War Horse under lease
and option. admitted to be the most
promising group in Douglas county
and which will be extensively Develop
ed during the coming season. The
Humdinger tunntel will intersect three
large and well defined lodges, includ-
ing the Bismark or Reno which pro-
duced much galena ore down to the
meager depth of 200 feet Other tun-
mel sites in this mountain owned by
the company give great promise OF
opening large and rich deposits. The
future looks bright indeed for the
Burgard Tunnel and Mining Company.
The Alpine-Fairvew under the man.
agement of ID. A. Sample is another
property that bids fair to respond
generously for its expenditure OF $2O,-
600 during the past year. A great
body of copper-gold sulphides has
been opened and prosperous future
for the mine Is assured
This is to be year resonant with
boom of blasts and din of mining de-
velopment In Douglas county Every
owner of property will be In the
game contributing to the general sue
cess.
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1921-01-21
DAYTON PLAYERS
DEFEATED HERE.

The boys and girls basketball
teams of the Douglas county high
school vanished their opponents from
Dayton in two of the fastest and most
exciting games played at the audi
torium this season.
The girls easily defeated the visitors
from Dayton and the final score was
20 to 6. Some splendid plays we're
made by members of both teams and
their work was applauded by the
spectators.
The Douglas boys, who have thus
far this season, played in a little
hard luck, were in perfect form Sat-
urday night and the Dayton boys were
no match for them. The visitors did
not succeed in maxim ga free goal un-
til few seconds before the whistle
sounded in the second half The final
score was "a to 10.
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1921-01-21
CONVICTED ON CIRCUMSTANTIAL
EVIDENCE; NOW MISTAKE

Circumstantial evidence that con-
vIcted william Dewar of Virginia City
of the theft of $1,000 worth Of preci-
pilates from the Chollar mine was
completely destroyed few days ago
when Attorney E. v. McKinzie. on oral
and written testimony showed that
Dewar had been unjustly accused, says
the Gazette, Attorney McKinzie, aid
ed by Dewars' sister, who has worked
for q year and q half to prove her
brothers innocense. laid the facts be-
fore Superior Judge Harold Louder
back and moved for dismissal of the
case.
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1921-01-21
CARSON VALLEY
RANCH SOLD
THIS WEEK

One sof the biggest realty deals to
take place in Carson Valley in many
month, was concluded this week
when Henry Godecke purchased the
Herman Springmeyer ranch near
Minden. The property is under high
state of cultivation. being a part Of
the old Hank Martin ranch which was
divided soon after being purchased
by Chas. Springmeyer. father Of
Herman Springmeyer. 1t is consid-
cred one of the best pieces of farm
property in Carson Valley.
Mr.. and Mrs. Springmeyer are un-
decided as to their future, but for the
present, at least. will continue to
make their home in this Valley.
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1921-01-21
LEGISLATURE TO INVESTIGATES
HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT

Governor Boyle's recommendation
that an investigation be made by a
legislative committee into the acti-
vities of the department Of highways
resulted in the introduction and ad-
option of senate concurrent resolu-
tion Tuesday providing for the ap-
appointment of four members from
each house to investigate the acts an
expenditures Of that department.
The committee Is to report within
thirty days and will have the usual
power to subpoena and punishment Of
witnesses. W
A similar committee will be ap-
pointed under the provisions Of senate
concurrent resolution. introduced and
adopted in the senate for the investi-
CATION OF various state commissions
with possible view OF consolidating.
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1921-01-21
WILD SUNFLOWERS ON RANGE
MAKE WONDERFUL SHEEP FEED

Wild sunfiowers planted and grown
as feed will revolutionize the sheep
industry, according to v. o. Nc
Whorter, superintendent of the United
States sheep experimental station at
Dubois. Idaho. Mr.. McWhorter spoke
at the wool growers meeting on
Points of Profitable Fine-Wool
Sheep" He explained the use of
sunflowers as sheep feed and the ad-
vantages of raising long fleece stock
rather than hort fleece.
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1921-01-21
MOTOR TRUCK
MEN ORGANIZE
MEL ANDERSON CHOSEN
AS PRESIDENT AND J. S.
GINOCCHIO OF RENO. SEC
RETARY = T r E AS II II E r

At the meeting of the motor truck
operators held at Reno last Saturday
Mel Anderson of Gardnerville was
elected President and J. 8. Ginocchio,
of Reno, Secretary Treasurer. The
meeting was attended by motor truck
operators from all part OF western
Nevada, and many important matters
we're taken up. Among them being
the proposed tax on gasoline and
other drastic regulations that would
ultimately drive the motor trucks
from the highways of Nevada and put
certain rural communities back to the
inconvenience OF the horse-d drawn
freight wagons.
The truck operators stand ready to
abide by any needed legislation but do
not propose to be given the hot end of
the poker by the railroads which are
fighting them.
Through the Motor Freight Carriers
Association. the truck owners will be
able to present their side of the con-
troversary to the law makers and
work in harmony for an equitable and
Just regulation of their industry.
A board of directors consisting of
j. s. Ginocchio of Washoe county;
J. n. Tedford of Churchill, Mr.. Man.
nington of Nye. Mel Anderson of
Douglas; Albert Pearl of Storey and
f. T.. Harmer OF Elko we're elected
and to these gentlemen fall the
burden. II necessary. of presenting the
case of the motor truck operators.
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1921-01-21
LUTHERAN CHURCH MOTIFS

At 10:45 next Sunday morning reg
ular divine services will be held. The
text for the discourse will be Luke
14.17. Theme "The Call OF God to the
Sinner" You are heartily invited to
attend these services.
Tn Sunday School and Confirmation
classes will meet Sunday morning at
$50 O'Clock.
The Fredericksburg Lutheran Sum
day School meets at the school house
at 2:30 in the afternoon.
Yesterday te Trinity Ladies' Aid
met in regular session. The election
of officers for this occurred.
Next Tuesday evening the Young
Peoples Society will conduct an
amusement meeting. 1t is rumored
that the Entertainmnt Committee has
a very elaborate amusement program
in store. All members will do we'll to
be present.
Sunday afternoon services will be
held in Carson City at 2:30 p. m.
All those that have not yet paid for
their church papers: Lutheran Wit
ness. Young Lutherans' Magazine. Ne
vada Lutheran and others, will please.
do so. Make payment to the pastor.
The subject of the lecture with
colored pictures to be given at the
church on the evening of Sunday, the
30th Of this month is "The Creation OF
te World" The subject will prove to
be a very interesting one. Everybody
Is invited to attend.
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1921-01-21
ODD FELLOWS
To 60 TO RENO
WILL JOIN RENO LODGES
IN GREETING BIG DELE
CATION OF VISITORS TO
COME FROM CALIFORNIA

When the big gathering of Odd Eel
lows Is held at Reno tomorrow at
which time 500 or more visiting men,
bers Of that order will arrive from
California. the local lodges of Odd
Fellows and Rebekahs will be repre-
sented by at least so members. They
will leave Minden on the 1:10 train,
arriving at Reno at LOS. Special ar
rangements have been made with the
V. & T. railway for through connect
ions and no disappointments will be
meet. The round trip fare will be
1916.
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1921-01-21
Boys Caught
Gambling
TAKEN BEFORE JUSTICE OF
THE PEACE ANDERSON
AND GIVEN A LECTURE
ON EVIL OF THEIR WAYS

That several boys yet In their teens
had organized card club, rented o
room In Gardherville and were spend
ing much Of their time and consider
able money In playing poker. was
brought to the attention of the peace
officers this week. with the result
that several Of the boys were taken
before Judge Anderson in the Justice
Court where they listened to a severe
reprimand on the error OF their ways.
the lads admitted their guilt and
gave the Judge positive assurance that
they would sin no more.
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1921-01-21
REDUCED WAGES OF SHEEP
HERDRRS GENERAL IN NEVADA

Reduction of sheepherders' wages
continue in Nevada, many sheepmen
falling into line with the movement
began a month or so ago. Practi-
cailly every outfit of any size has now
either made reductions or around 20
per cent into effect or plan upon do
ing so definitely the first of February.
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1921-01-21
Nevada Legislature
Convened Monday
. DRESSLER AND HUSSMAN I
on IMPORTANT COMMITTEES I

. Senator Dressler and Assemb-
lyman Hussman secured places
on the Ways and Means Com
s-mittees of the upper and lower
house of the Legislature. This
. is classed as being the most i'm
portant committee OF the legis-
. lature. Senator Dressler is also
. on the Corporation, Public Lands.
Education, Claims, Banks and
Banking, and Labor committees.
. Assemblyman Hussman Is also
on the Agriculture and Irriga-
. ton committees. y
r 4 r 4 r
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1921-01-21
BURNS THE MORTGAGE

The congregation of the Sparks
Methodist church will burn the mort
gage held over that church since 1908.
The church was originally built In
Virginia City and was later moved to
Sparks, when a mortgage was placed
on the property. A program has been
arranged for the occasion.
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1921-01-21
CANNOT HOLD Two OFFICES

Attorney General l.. II. Fowler
Wednesday delivered to Governor
Boyle a lengthy opinion in which he
held that Shober Rodgers has fortified
the ogice of state tax commissioner
tion county commissioner Of
Churchill county.
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1921-01-21
FINANCIAL REPORT OF THE
CHAUTAUQUA COMMITTEE

Following is a financial statement
of the Chautauqua committee:
RECEIPTS
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1921-01-21
ASSAY OFFICE At CARSON
CITY NAY BE CLOSED

Unless the United States senate re-
wives the Carson mint and assay Of
flee. it will become a matter of his
tory on the 3Oth of June. this year.
When the house of representatives
passed the legislative appropriation
bill which carries the mints and as
say office appropriation, the Carson
City appropriation was left out. An
attempt was made. by amendment, to
include the appropriation for the
Nevada assay office. but it failed.