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The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1921-04-09
ELKO FRUIT NOT DAMAGED

The cold wave is a thing of the
past and the weather is rapidly warm
ing up. But little, If any damage was
done to the fruit in this section of
the state, owing to the fact that the
trees were not far enough in bud to
be affected The benefit to the coun-
try at large by the snow and rain on
the range cannot be estimated, as in
some of the valleys nearly foot of
snow fell. which means an inch of
water.-Elko Free Press.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1921-04-09
TWO LIONS ARE KILLED
= AFTER DEyOURING HORSE

Ranchers in the neighborhood of
Susanville trailed and killed two i'm
pense mountain lions after finding
here the beasts had slain and par
TALLY devoured mare and colt. A
rm dog tr2iled the Hons through
brush and finally freed them and
when the rachmen came up the ami
mails were shot. The hunt was sue
cessfully carried out by L. Speaker,
Fred Wemple and Roy Harwood.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1921-04-09
ELKO CUTS WAGES

The Elko city council at its meeting
last Monday evening, voted to reduce
the wages of the city employees as
follows: Day laborers from five to
four dollars truck drivers from five
fifty to five dollars per day; man
and team from ten to eight dollars
per day. These prices are to be eff
fective at once.-Elko Free Press.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1921-04-09
DEATH PENALTIES
SELDOM IN NEVADA


Although as the law now stands
all executions in Nevada must be by
use of lethal gas in accordance with
an act passed by the last session OF
the legislature and approved by
Governor Boyle, no steps have been
taken by the board of prison COM
missioners to provide suitable death
cell, and it is unlikely that any ar
rangements will be made - the i'm
mediate future unless emergency de-
mands. 1t is understood that the
board plans to have the state archi'
tect give the subject some study and
incorporate in the general prison
building scheme provision for cell
that will meet all requirements and
that will in no manner endanger the
lives of the watchers and witnesses
provided by law. To date the Off
GERS do not even know what kind of
gas will be best adapted to infliction
of the death penalty. It is claimed
by some that no gas can be used
without awakening a sleeper. This
is disrupted by others, however, and
1t is declared also that where the gas
cell is used the condemned man is
first given a sleeping poison in his
food.
Notwithstanding the fact that the
mode of execution has been changed
by legislative enactment there is NJ
likelihood that either the gallows al
the prison will be dismantled or thai
the shooting gallery" will be scrap
ped. 1t is true that the building pro
gram will necessitate the razing o
the building in which the gallows
stands, but the euipment, though not
used since Pat c. Casey of Esmeraldi
county was hanged, August Is, 1911
will not be destroyed. Still in place
is the rope that was tested and pre-
pared for the execution of Nimrod
Uric, and which is still being
stretched with weights
The shooting gallery" is also much
the same as when Andrigo Mirco
vich paid the death penalty. May 4
1918. The plugged figure eight in
the back of the chair bears mute wit
ness to the accuracy of the sighting
of the rifles which contained the
loaded cartridges. Mircovich choose
the gun route of passing out, and IL
is maintained by many that it is the
method of execution to be preferred.
The gallows and other equipment
will be retained against the POSSIBLE
ity that the constitutionality of the
gas bill be at some future time at
tackled under the constitutional in
hibition against cruel and unusual
punishment.
An examination of the records
shows that since January l. 1910, Ne
vada courts have decreed infliction
of the death penalty in only six cases,
as follows: Frank M. Pearl, Nimrod
Uric, Andrigo Mircovich, Frank Tran
mer, Jose Salgado and B. e. Kuhl. 1t
will be noted that Mircovich was the
only one executed. The sentences OF
Uric, TRAINER and Kuhl were COM
mitted, and Salgado was finally COM
mitted to the insane asylum.
During this ten-year period thir-
teen men, have been sent to the state
prison for second degree murder In
thirty-two other cases men wefe con-
victed on murder charges and given
either life sentences or terms vary
ing from certain terms of years to
life.-Carson News.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1921-04-09
THE CUT DIRECT

and her father had had to administer
vigorous correction before going to
business. That an impression had
been made was apparent when. on
his return from business in the even
ing, Kit called with frigid politeness,
Mother, your husbands home. =
The Argonaut (San Francisco)
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1921-04-09
MENTION Of PEOPLE
WHO COME AND co

John d. Ferris of Reno is in town.
Sam Tidball of Elko is in town on
a business mission. g
I. L. McGeary of Stockton, Califor-
MIA is an arrival here.
Theodore Weller and Alex Vestal
of Paradise Valley are in town.
Mrs. Ford A. Thompson of McDer
mitt is spending few days here Wis
iting friends and relatives.
Pete Etchart of Jungo is in town
today.
r. P. Grub of San Francisco is in
town. @
A. .Grantham of Ogden is visiting In
this city. @
Mrs. w. ]. Dedman went to Elko
yesterday. Q
Alex Duffurena of DEMO was here
yesterday. "
w. C. Deacon of Salt Lake is an ar
rival here. :"
G. w. Quigley is in town today
from Tonopah. @
Mrs. Mae ]. Marshall of Luning,
Nevada, is a visitor here. Mrs. Mar
shall is grand chief OF Pythian Sis
tiers.
Judge Edward +. Lunsford will re-
turn to his home in Reno tonight. He
has been holding court here for Judge
Callahan. 9
Mrs. Katheryn Smith, district leader
in home economics under the farm
bureau, is expected here from Para
disc today. "
William Woods of this city, who
has been receiving treatment at the
local hospital for several days, was
able to be taken home this morning.
Mrs. Harry Oastler returned this
morning after an extended visit of
severa}uweeks in San Francisco.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1921-04-09
Walls No Bar to Wireless.

The antennae of the wireless station
In the cathedral of Florence. Italy
are entirely within the building YET
work satisfactorily. though the wire
less waves pass through several thick
wills
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1921-04-09
ELKO sHEARING TO START

strengthening will start the first
of the week at the Elko pens, accord
ing to the best information. The
sheep are coming in from the south
and were delayed by the recent
storm-Free Press.
The Chicago whip. (Chicago, Ill.) 1919-19??, 1921-12-24

Geminde Hall on Thursday evening
was a success.
Mr.. Clarence Scott, who has been
i'll, is rapidly improving.
Mr. William Thiell has returned to
this city after spending several days
in Chicago visiting his mother.
Mrs. Pearl Wright of this city IS
spending several days in Chicago visit
ing Mrs. DR.. Dove.
Mr.. Leon Harrison, formerly OF Mil
waukee, now residing in New York
City, will spend the holidays in this
city visiting friends.
Mrs. Baylor is visiting in the Windy
City.
Miss Thelma Mcdonald left Friday
for New Orleans to spend the holidays
with her parents.
Mr.. and Mrs Henry Jackson have
as their guest Mr.. James Anderson OF
Detroit, Mich.
Mrs Edward Langston is rapidly
improving.
Mr.. and Mrs. R. A. Hatton OF Chi
cago were the weekend guests OF Mr..
and Mrs. John F. Alexander
Mr.. William Ford will leave Satur-
day for Chicago to spend the holidays
with his aunt.
Miss Thelma Monroe is returning to
Minneapolis soon. after spending sey-
eral days here visiting her parents.
The Rev. J. r. Allen of Milwaukee,
Wis, spent Sunday, December llth.
in Beloit with Rev W E. Brown OF
Emanuel Baptist Church Rev. Allen
delivered a splendid sermon at the
evening services, at which everyone
seemed TO enjoy very much and hop
to hear him again soon.
Black Swan Records appearance il
Milwaukee has created and stimulate,
interest in this city Ethel Waters
records have been going strong
Demonstrations that were made a
Scott Bros. were met with approval
The store is crowded with enthusiastic
listeners every night
Miss Cecilia Phillips will leave Mon
day for Chicago to attend the basket
ball game between Chicago Dcfcnde
a. c. and n. y. State Leaguers OF
Monday evening.
The Chicago whip. (Chicago, Ill.) 1919-19??, 1921-12-24
Frankfort, Ky.

MIR. Henry G. Moore. OF Camp
Knox. was in the city last Sunday.
Rev w. f. Silvey last Thursday Tor
Cleaton, Ky. to visit his sons. Messrs.
Marion and Edward Silvey.
Mrs Willie Kelly and Miss Letitia
Silvey spent pleasant visit III Louis
willie last week the guests OF Mrs.
Catherine Boyd.
Ladies and Gentlemen are invited to
attend the La Palma.
Messrs.. Charles Anderson, John O.
Kennedy, Murray Conda and Jerry
Samuels motored to Georgetown, KY,
Sunday to attend B. c.
Mr. James Innis Sayer has returned
from a pleasant visit to Chicago, Ill.
Mr. George Wilson spent several
days in Louisville, KY last week.
Rev. G. s. Gipson OF Louisville, Ky,
preached at the Corinthian Church
last Sunday the sermon was enjoyed
by all Come again Rev.
Mr.. Sam Jones was in Lexington.
Ky, visiting his best.
Don't forget the Xmas dance given
at White City Friday night
The Chicago whip. (Chicago, Ill.) 1919-19??, 1921-12-24

{ Messrs Johnson and Settles of
Louisville, Ky, were in the city last
week.
Lawyer W. H. Wright of Louis
vile, Ky, was in the city last week
on business.
Don't forget Gertrude Powell when
you want to talk about Insurance.
Join your own Company, help. your
race.
Miss Hazel Griffith OF Wilberforce,
O., is the guest OF her sister, Miss
Juanita Griffith and Miss Salena Mayo.
Mrs. Laura Weisger, who has been
Ill at her home on L. Third ST. for a
few weeks, is improving nicely.
Mr.. Brent Hudson OF Somerset was
in the city last week, the guest OF
her brothers, Messrs. John and James
Hudson
Messrs. Joseph Hudson, John NJ.
Robinson, Joseph Conda, Parker
Peay, Edgar Medicalf attended the
Bonys' Conference last week in
Georgetown, Ky.
Miss Eva Jones, who is teaching in
Jetfcrsontown. came home Friday eve
ming to spend the holidays with her
parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jones, on Nor
NAL Heights.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Hall OF French
Lick, Ind. are IN the city 10 spend
the holidays with relatives and friends.
Mr.. J. B. Wilson left for Mt.
Sterling Saturday evening 10 spend
The Chicago whip. (Chicago, Ill.) 1919-19??, 1921-12-24
ROBBINS, ILL.

Mrs. Marguerite Atkins, who is max
ing her home with her niece Mrs. Ellen
Winburno. has been on the sick list but
is better at this writing.
Sir Robert Henderson, OF West Lake
Street. Chicago, spent the week end with
his aunt, Mrs Estelia Childs
James Brandon is sick at this writing.
The Royal postponed their entertain
ment.
Mrs. Lydia Nichols entertained the
Ladies Christmas Saving Club at her
home on Clara Blvd and AIidon Ave.
The Ivy Leaf Pleasure Club met last
TUESDAY night at the home OF Mr. Vii
liam Nclker, ST.
Mrs. EfHe Mdsley had the president
OF the village for lunch Sunday.
The Independent Political Club with
]. 5. Richardson As president and Vii
liams, secretary. are laying their plans
TO carry Robbins ibis Spring for the
Coalition Party
The latest Joke Of the season Wa
printed in one OF our colored papers.
The editor accurately defined the penalty
Tor SANDER but he has not learned as
vet the majority rules.
The Chicago whip. (Chicago, Ill.) 1919-19??, 1921-12-24
Milwaukee News
By Marian Steffens)

Miss Jessie Powell was hostess at
a D o'clock dinner party given in honor
OF Miss Laura Rawlyns of Evanston.
Among those present were: Misses
Anna Redmond, Laura Rawlyns. Mar
ian Stetfens. and Jessie Powell.
Messrs Tolliver. Reeves, Sherman Viii
liams, William Ford, and Orval Spen-
Ger.
Ike Young. popular entertainer. will
leave Milwaukee Wednesday, to spend
a few days in Chicago, en- route to St.
Louis, Mo, to spend Christmas with
his sister.
Mr.. VIM. Sherman of Newark. N.
J., is spending few days in Milwau-
kee. While here he is stopping at the
Johnson Hotel, 290 Fourth Street.
Miss Jessie Powell will leave Satur-
day for Chicago, where she will spend
the holidays.
Mr.. Curtis Williams is expected in
the city for the holidays after spending
several days in Ottumwa, Iowa, visit
ing his parents.
The Bazaar given by the Women's
Improvement Club at the Freie
The Chicago whip. (Chicago, Ill.) 1919-19??, 1921-12-24
CHAMPAIGN, ILL.
By L. L. Breedlove

BV Z. I. BreedIoVc
Your newspaper correspondent
wishes all Merry Christmas.
The Chanticleer Club gives the SWELL
est dance OF the season at College
Hall, December Is. 1921 The Elites
OF Danville have chartered a special
car and will be the guests OF the Club
here on that date
Miss Lorraine Barnett left Tor Mat
toon for her home, where she will
spend Christmas.
There will be no Forum at the c.
NJ. Z. Church Sunday. on account OF
Christmas.
See I. L. Breedlove for coffee. tea,
or soap.
The Chicago whip. (Chicago, Ill.) 1919-19??, 1921-12-24
Lynch Victim Unidentified

LONGVIEW, Tex, Dec. 16.-An
unknown mans body was found hang
ing from tree with hands bound be-
hind him about twelve miles west of
here last week No one could give a
reason for his lynching. The only
clew TO his identity was letterfin his
pocket addressed to Lonnie Newsome.
The Chicago whip. (Chicago, Ill.) 1919-19??, 1921-12-24
Sets Highest Mark

NEW ORLEANS, La, Dec 10
The McDonough No IS High School,
situated at South Rampant and Girod
Streets, set the highest mark in the
Junior Red Cross membership cam
paign. with a score OF 1000 of en-
rollment The principal and teachers
of this Negro school are credited with
prodigious efforts to obtain this mark,
and are highly gratlhed.
The Chicago whip. (Chicago, Ill.) 1919-19??, 1921-12-24
Current Comment
WHO'S YOUR CHOICE?

New Third Ward there are within its
sixty-six precincts $3.50 White and
l5,027 Colored voters. Inasmuch as
80 per cent of the vote of the Ward
is Republican and 90 per cent OF the
Colored vote is Republican, there
should be no question as to who
should be the controlling factor in
Third Ward affairs.
1t is now generally conceded that
there will be no GOALITION-at
least as far as the April primaries
are concerned-which should make it
a whole lot easier for some OF our
Colored Brethren, who claimed they
would like to vote for their race, but
their Conscience" wouldn't let EN-
vote for mo Democrat Well. YOU
won't have to burden your conscience
along that score now--just buckle up
your Armor of Race Pride a little
tighter; vote for Race meg on the
.icket-if they are Honest, Clean,
Trustworthy - forget. your ancient
grudge against Democrats; as far as
Negroes are concerned it is a case OF
Men rather than Party-some men
aligned with the regular Republican
organization are your worst enemies.
Learn to vote THINKINGLY, pool
your strength in the interest OF those
candidates (white or black who stand
for the best interests of the race. seek
to nominate and elect worthy colored
men to all offices controlled by the
vote OF the Second and Third Wards,
and inasmuch as it is virtually impos-
sible to elect Colored men to County
offices, support white men for those
Offices whose attitude is friendly and
whose administration will be fair
In the selection OF Aldermanic can
Jidates for the Third War, Dr. VIM
F. Garnett should not be overlooked
DR.. Garrett, in public office would be
powerful force Tor good. and it will
be remembered that though his petit
ton was thrown out on Slight tech
nicalities in the last Aldermanic cleo
ton, Doctor Garnetts supporters
wrote in" his name to the tune OF
800. Some record that
The Chicago whip. (Chicago, Ill.) 1919-19??, 1921-12-24

Christmas with his wife Mrs. Rob-
erta Wilson, WHO will accompany him
home. -.
The Chicago whip. (Chicago, Ill.) 1919-19??, 1921-12-24

1t has been recently announced that
Major r. r. Jackson, Alderman of the
Old Second Ward, has his Lares and
Penates within the confines of the
New Third, preparatory to his entree
as one of the Thompson Gladiators
in the Political Arena thereof
The Major brings with him clean
record, career jotted here and there
with constructive efforts toward re-
form OF existing civil evils and racial
advancement, a large following OF
stanch adherants and a jovial dispo-
sition. 1t is agreed that the Major is
easy to get along with If Third
Warders fail to place a native in
the Common Council there appears
to be no one they would rather adopt
than the Major
There is still much conjecture as to
who the candidates for Congress and
State Senator will be-
Hon. Adelbert H. Roberts is still
being urged by his friends to enter
the race; Lawyer Jas " Sims is like
wise being pressed to make the run;
Lawyer n. S. Taylor OF the Equal
Rights League is a prime fayorite with
many and it is said by his friends
that he could bear Senatorial honors
with equanimity and ease.
Equal interest is shown in the choice
OF candidate for Congressional hon
ors. Col Jas H Johnson, deputy
sheriff OF Cook County, is practically
having the honor of running ior this
high Office thrust upon him. States
Attorney Porter, however, has host
OF friends who think he would make
great Congressman According to
some, the ideal Black Congressman,
the man who would make the Halls
OF Congress ring with eloquence and
serve, not only part but all of the
constituents of the First Congressional
District as ably as ANY man and
better than most--is our own Ed.
Morris'-now serving delegate to the
Con Con
Sometimes we tell the most startling
news frst-other times, well, we just
hold it a while'-so here's d secret
I'm going to let out it seems that a
large proportion OF Second Warders
have decided that things haven't
gone right in that territory for u
long time; now they have started a
movement to put d man in the City
Council who has NOT been lined
up" with any OF the factions hereto
fore. 1t is rumored that the man in
question is none other than the we'll
known citizen and able physician, Dr.
!. w Mcdowell. With a man like
DR.. Mcdowell running on a construct
i've platform designed to inaugurate
new order OF things for that Iong-ex-
plotted district the odd regulars are
assured OF an interesting, if not dan
gerous fight on their hands.
The Chicago whip. (Chicago, Ill.) 1919-19??, 1921-12-24

Admitted as second class matter Oct.
81. 1919 at the Post Office at Chicago,
Ill, under the Act of March 3, 1873
The Chicago whip. (Chicago, Ill.) 1919-19??, 1921-12-24
Terms of Subscription

One Year. $500; Six Months. SI.25
Three Months. .75c
The Cordova daily times., 1921-11-15
ELEVEN OIL PERMITS ISSUED; EIGHT FILE
 THEIR APPLICATIONS

Eleven oil leasing and prospecting permits, recently approved by the department of interior were received last week at the Juneau U. < land office for issuance to the permiucoS, according to Register Frank A. Boyle. Eight hundred additional applications for such pcrimts wcr" also received at the same office.
 Those for whom permits were re-. cciycd are. Thomas McKinnon. Fair banks "A. IT. Welmoro. Dabob. Wlsh.; R F. Davis. Cordoya. and Harold Chadwick KatalIa for claims located in the Yaliataga section; B. F. Brad ford. Kodiak; George II. Harrinston. Seattle; l.. l.. Lane. San Francisco, and Charles Bowker. Rosburg Ore. for claims in the Cold bay field; R. V Barber and associates of Auburn, Wash. for a claim in the AniaEchak river region; Eleanor II. Holly. Spo. kane. and Charles A. Methcson, An choragc, for claims located at Ram ishak bay
 The eight applications for permits cover 29,S4O acres of land Appli cants are A. F. Zipf and A. II. Davis, 2,56O acres each in the Yakataga dis trist; Mrs. E NJ. Hillary. 2.560 acres at Katalla; Mrs E. M. Maas, George NJ Easton and W F. Maas. each for 2.5GO acres in the Cold bay field; J. w. Hupp and Karl II. Bean, 2.56O acres in the Susitna district
The Cordova daily times., 1921-11-15
ACQUISITION TO THE EMPRESS

The movie fans of Cordova are cor tainly music-loving people and consequently accorded Miss Elsa M
 Thompson. who just arrived from Chicago to preside over the pipe or gan at the Empress theater. a most enthusiastic welcome upon her in itial appearance here last night Miss Thompson is a finished musician and she charmed her auditors with the mast"rly manner in which she per formed on the organ. thus adding greatly to the enjoyment of the even mE's program Although a resi-.
The Cordova daily times., 1921-11-15
OFFERS PRIZES BEST ESSAY
 ON HIGHWAYS

For contest which will close De cember 10. grammar school children in Alaska will have a chance to get prizes for essays offered by the National Chamber of Commerce. The subject is How Can Make Highways More Safe the first prize for which will be a gold watch and trip to Washington. expense paid; second gold loving cup. and third loving cup.
 In addition will be awarded to each state and territory prizes. namely, first gold medal and $l5; second. silver medal and $lO and third. bronze medal and s.
 The rules for the contest are as fol lows:
 Amy pupil of grammar school grade. Ii years old or under. may compete
 2-Each essay shall be about 800 words in length.
 3-The essay shall be on the topic How Can I Make the Highways More Safe"
 4-Each essay should be illustrated by drawing or photograph clipped from newspaper or magazine, or made by contestant
 5-The name. school and home ad- dress of the pupil should be written in the upper left-hand corner.
 6-Essays must be handed in to the school principal on or before Decem- Der 10, 1921.
 Prizes are offered grammar teach. ! CTS also for the best lesson prepared For Safe Behavior on the Highway" which is under the direction of the Highway and Transport Education | Committee, the prizes being as fol lows:
 $500 and a trip to Washington Gall expenses paid).
 $500.
 3-$2OO.
The Cordova daily times., 1921-11-15
POWER PLANT DESTROYED

Capt. A r.. Lathrop today received a night message from the manager his theater at Anchorage stating that tho power plant there was burning and apparently would be a total loss. He asked the captain to be prepared 10 ship a generating plant complete and all the equipment necessary to light and run thn moving picture machine of th" Empress thoator at Anchorage
The Cordova daily times., 1921-11-15
DAN IS GETTING UNEASY

Delegate Dan Sutherland is to make a short trip to Juneau. in the near future so it is reported from seattle, the Fifth Division of Alaska. He is evidently returning to the Territory to ascertain what his old time friend and now cnyious enemy, Wickorsham, intcrds doing in refer ence to the delcgateship at the Spring primaries
The Cordova daily times., 1921-11-15
ImLAcA cANNERY BURNED

According to information received on the Alameda at sea from the Northwestern, the lmlach cannery in SaNmil Bay was burned several days ago, but just what extent the contlagration amounted to was not made known. The Alameda will call at Sawmll Bay en route from Seward to pick up the cannery crew.
The Cordova daily times., 1921-11-15
COMING EVENTS

Nov. 1G-Pink Tea by Ladies
 Aid Society, home Mrs.
 Al. Parks. Nov. l9-Cordova Athletic Club
 basket social. Nov. 24-Northland Club dance. Dec. 1O-pioneers of Alaska Dec. l7-Cordova Elks dance. Dec. 3l-Cordova Fire Depart
 ment, annual masque
 ball.
The Cordova daily times., 1921-11-15
NEW BOAT SCHEDULES

In the granting of new mail con tracts to Alaskan boats it is speci- fled that they must allow = hours to elapse between the sailing hour from Seattle of the same line, and 4S hours of competing lines. in order to avoid vessels Hooking from and to port at the same time
The Cordova daily times., 1921-11-15
CHRISTMAS MAIL

Cordova residents are reminded that Christmas mail which will have to travel long distances should be mailed early to make sure the desti- nation of the packages will be reached before the holidays II is expected the holiday mail will be heavy this year and those who delay mailing their pack
The Cordova daily times., 1921-11-15
VICTORIA DUE HERE SATURDAY.

The steamship Victoria, which is on her last trip of the season south bound from Nome, Is returning to Seattle via Cordova and Agent Tracy expects her here Saturday. The "Nic" will undoubtedly bring out a large crowd from Seward peninsula, where navigation is now closed un- til next June