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The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1922-07-13
PETITIONS FLOOD
INTO WASHINGTON
Unscrambling of Railroads Is Live
Topic of Day; Supreme Court
Decision Says Composition
Has Been Throttled

WASHINGTON, d. c., July s.
The literary gentleman who some
years ago wrote stories about
"Ghost Cities of the West" probably
was a Washington correspondent at
some time in his career. If so, he
missed nice lot of ghost atmos-
pher by not investigating the great
congressional office building some
time during recess. Where only
few short weeks ago was as much
variety and excitement as ever filled
the biggest wide-open mining camp
albeit Of different sort, now is an
approximation of desolation in the
House office building. Many rooms
are closed and old notices of tele-
grams remain sticking in doors. No
cleaner touches them. Postoffice
employees, policemen, detectives
electricians, carpenters, telegraph
messengers, all are half force. Ele.
vator service stops at eight o'clocl
in the evening. Sections of light!
go out at nine in the Railways, and
all but two main doors are closed
The few members and secretarie!
remaining on the job commiserats
one another. The festive lobbyist
has quit altogether, and perhaps
that is the most outstanding fea
ture of the abomination Of desola
ton.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1922-07-13
TWO MATTERS HEARD IN
DISTRICT COURT TO-DAY

District court is in session today,
the time being taken up in further
hearings in the matters of the
settling of the estate of Geo. W.
Summerfield, deceased, and the case
Of Mrs. Charlotte Clark VS.. j. M.
Barrett ct al. The first case is one
in which effort is being made to set
aside the homestead for the minor
heirs and the other is for the clear
of the title of the property owned
by Mrs. Clark and located in East
Second street.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1922-07-13
LEGION RESOLUTIONS
DENY ENDORSEMENTS

Two resolutions were passed by
members of the local post of
American Legion at their meeting
held in the Chamber of Commerce
rooms Tuesday night, one denying
rumors that have been circulated
that the body had taken sides with
or against the striking shopcraft
here and the other denying rumors
that the organization had endorsed
certain political candidates for office
in the coming election.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1922-07-13
Got Shaft Timbers-

Got Shaft Timbers-
Wilbur Wilkinson and Elmer Ash
craft were in town today from their
mining lease on Winnemucca noun
tain for load of timbers to be
| used in the shaft.
| only three are on the board.
However, if Bell does make the
race he may find flock of can
didates to oppose. w. L. Wilkin-
son is already out for the place,
with George Woods, Frank Button
and A. F. Trousdale prominently
mentioned.
For short-term commissioner, J.
/. Peterson is candidate for re-
election and is SO far opposed by
George A. Balm. Vic Pinson is the
dark horse in this case and may be a
candidate, showing unmistakable
signs of strength. All three are
residents of the Golconda district.
Whether Paradise Valley will wit
aess fight for election of COM
missioner depends entirely upon
whether the nepotism case is pressed
against Commissioner Bradshaw and
It's outcome.
County Surveyor R. E. Tilden
is candidate for reelection, with
a possibility of being opposed by
H. H. Sheldon.
Not much has been said about
the office of public administrator
now being held by Chris Wolf. 1t
carries little pay with it, so "there's
a reason"
James Richie is candidate for
reelection as justice of the peace,
with man and woman mentioned
as possible opponents. The place
pays pretty well and the duties are
not arduous, giving the holder prac-
tically all of his time for other
pursuits if he SO desires.
The constable's job is now held
by N. P. Moore who was appointed
to the place after the murder OF
Jack Nelson. 1t only pays $5 q
year, SO whoever asks for it car
probably have It.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1922-07-13
Berryhill q visitor

Berryhill q visitor
]. L. Berryhill, former train
master for the Western Pacific at
this point, but now general store
house keeper for that company with
headquarters in Sacramento, is a
visitor in this city today, officially
visiting the storeroom at the local
shops. Berryhill's territory extends
from Sacramento to Salt Lake City.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1922-07-13
COUNTY POLITICS
WARMING RAPIDLY
New Candidates Coming Out Daily
and Indications Now Point to
Large Number for Each
Office This Election

fOuClcS IN AumDOlut county are
rapidly becoming the all-absorbing
topic of conversation and indications
at the present time are that there
will be plenty of candidates for
all offices and real old-fashioned
warm campaign staged.
New developments today are that
W. L. Wilkinson, George A. Balm
and j. |. Peterson are all to be can
didates for county commissioner
ships, while j. A. Rogers will op-
pose Frank Germain for the Office of
county recorder and auditor. Other
announcements have been made
during recent days and it is prob
able still others will be made dur
inf the coming week.
In the case of District Judge
j. A. Callahan, who serves both
Humboldt and Pershing counties,
it does not seem probable at this
time that he will have any opposi-
tion for re-election-at least, no
mention has been made of any
probable opposing candidate. Judge
Callahan has served in manner
that is highly satisfactory to every
one, being not afraid of making his
stand in the course of duty and at
the same time tempering all of his
decisions with more fairness than
is usually the case with human be-
ings.
]. Sheehan, state senator for
Humboldt county, is hold-over
officer, this officer being elected
for a four-year term. There will
consequently be no contest in this
case, but in the case of assembly
men to represent Humboldt county
in the state legislature, there are
two to be elected. w. A. Brown
Of this city and Thos. A. Defen-
Daugn of National are present as
semblymen, but whether they will
be candidates for reelection OF
whether other candidates will be
put up has not yet been announced.
This phase of the election seems
neglected at this time, while in
terest centers on the county tickets.
Next comes the Office of sheriff
which is being efficiently filled at
this time by George w. Brady.
w. II. Springer has been mentioned
as an opposing candidate, while N.
p. Moore has been mentioned as a
possible candidate. Brady, however
has shown unmistakable signs OF
unusual voting strength, so it may
be that any other candidates may
think the matter over well before
fiinging their hats in this ring.
For county assessor, Charles E,
Smith, the incumbent, seems to
have everything his own way, with
no one even mentioned as a pos
scible opponent. Smith has made a
popular assessor in this county and
citizens desire to protect their in
terests and their pocketbooks by
keeping down expense in his office
County Clerk Davey is anothe,
official prospective candidates ex.
press no desire to tangle with at the
pools. He is an official in one O.
the railroad brotherhoods, gets first
chance at the homesteader vote and
will work twenty-four day to
make friend of voter who ma,
have business in his office. Being in
addition to this an affable gentle
man in and out of politics, gooC
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1922-07-13

Knoles Moving to Elko--
Mr.. and Mrs. j. T. Knoles o1
this city are preparing to leave here
Saturday for Elko where they will
make their future home. Mr..
Knoles is Western Pacific engineer
and will make his run out of that
place in the future.
up the carrying from Ogden to
the east. Self-interest dictates the
solicitation and procurement OF
freight for the longer haul by the
Southern Pacific lines.
at is conceded in the brief OF
counsel for the defendants" 1.-THE
Southern Pacific ct al.) "that it is
true of all such systems that, other
things being equal, freight is pre-
ferentially solicited for the 100 per
cent haul"
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1922-07-13

Senator Borah of Idaho sounded
note of warning regarding pc
titions in the chamber last week.
He said in effect that the man or
corporation who had something to
put across" was always in evi-
dence with its own claims, and
these often are the only light Wash
ington had on many subjects. The
great mass of people of any district
who are not directly interested are
never heard from. He doubted if
the most virtuous petition which
ever comes to the national capital
nowadays has ten per cent of the
people of any district behind it.
In other words, the people are
lragely unexpressed.
largely unexpessed.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1922-07-13
Stock Fed Here

Stock Fed Here
Five cars of cattle loaded at Ely
and on the way to the Sparks stock
yards were unloaded here last night
for feeding and watering. The stock
was shipped by the Union Cattle
and Packing Company of Ely and
will be fattened at Sparks, later to
be shipped to San Francisco for
beef cattle.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1922-07-13

Mrs. d. v. Pryne who has been
visiting with Mrs. Annie Richardson
at her home in Railroad street,
expects to leave this evening for
her home.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1922-07-13

Senator Lodge launched a hot
one at the Democrats the other day
when he said "The worst tariff bill
ever conceived would be better for
the business of the country than
the continuing uncertainty" which
the filibuster of the minority in
the Senate is keeping up in the eff
fort to delay Republican legislation
until after the elections.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1922-07-13

Suit to Foreclose-
A suit for foreclosure of a
$3.50 note with interest was filed
this morning in the county clerks
Office by the First National Bank
VS.. Mrs. Jennie Williams ct al. Thos.
A. Brandon is attorney for plaintiff.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1922-07-13

"Unscramble" appears to be Q
suddenly popular word in Nevada
newspapers. 1t might be well tc
consider that some politicians seem
to be working toward an unscrambl-
ing of the Boulder Canyon dam law
so-called, in their jockeying fol-
personal advantage. Unless they
stop at once, the West will have
to begin its work all over some time
after March A next year, with
months of weary waiting before
activity can be resumed. The law
reads as follows:
"That the consent of Congress is
hereby given to the States of Ari-
zona, California, Colorado, Nevada,
New Mexico, Utah, and Wyoming
to negotiate and enter into COM
pact or agreement not later than
January l, 1929" etc.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1922-07-13

Unscrambling a railroad trust ac-
cording to the dictum of the Su-
preme Court of the United States
has flooded the offices of Senators
Representatives, and the Interstate
Commerce Commission with peti-
tions from all sorts of Nevada towns
and embodying many favorable state
ments regarding the kind old South
ern Pacific. Washington has ex-
pressed no little surprise over this
development, and as yet is largely
in the dark as to what railroad
arguments might have envoked the
many letters. The process of put.
ting two and two together here has
however, brought some light. A
portion of the opinion of the Su-
preme Court, delivered by Mr.
Justice Day, is as follows:
"These cases, collectively, estab-
lished that one system of railroad
transportation cannot acquire an
other, nor substantial and vital
part thereof, when the effect OF
such acquisition is to suppress OF
materially reduce the free and nor
NAL flow of competition in the
channels of interstate trade.
"In the instant case we are not
dealing with the principle in the
abstract. The proof is ample that
the policy of the Southern Pacific
system has been to favor transpor.
tation on its lines by securing fol
carriage of freight which would
normally move eastward or west.
ward over the shorter line of the
Central Pacific railroad and its con.
nections, for its own much longer
and wholly-owned southern route
The compelling motive OF
this course of conduct is obvious
The Southern Pacific owns and
controls the southerly route, and
receives 100 per cent of the com
pensation for freight transporta-
tion by its road and water lines.
"Over the Central Pacific route
it receives but a fraction of Tho
freight, because the Union Pacific
with ite eastern connections, takes
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1922-07-13

Nevada people in Washington
We're not particularly amused to
read in reports of the state con-
ventions that different Democrats
had "saved the nation" Saved the
treasury" "saved the State" !"
saved in fact pretty much every
thing but their own jobs.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1922-07-13

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The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1922-07-13

1t was promised that
The Silver State would
be made bigger and bet
ter. Observant folk will
recognize fulfillment.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-10-27

II >."."ro'> wish that "" m.sAl
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-10-27

(Ah. bah. it II coupla times. But I
can't tell you the name of the slow
waltz you mention.
As to the slave queen on her couch,
she had TO be covered with something,
didn't she? We have Board of Cen.
sorS, you knOw.)
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-10-27
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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-10-27

have more pictures Of this type I have
mentioned. a has this neurotic tri-
angle stuff
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-02-09
BERCDOLL CASE
 IS COMING Up;
 ACTION WANTED
Matter Will Be Brought Be. fore Congress for Slack
 CTS Return.

WASHINGTON, Feb 9.-Now that diplomatic relations are being re- sumed between the United States and Germany. members of the House who served in the army during the World War are preparing to demand the re- turn of Grover Cleveland Bergdoll, Philadelphia stacker, who escaped and has found shelter in the realm of the former enemy.
 Action will center upon the major ity and minority reports of the spe- cial investigating committee which completed it's inquiry into the escape six months ago. Since being sub- mltted the reports have reposed un- disturbed in a pigeonhole.
 IL was learned that Representative Roy G. Fitzgerald. of Dayton, Ohio, Republican, president of the Veter- ans Association of the House, had obtained from Frank w. Mondel. of Wyoming, floor leader, the promise that a day soon will be given over to debate of the resolution and an effoIi to bring Bergdoll back.
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-02-09
We'll Known Signal Corps Man
 Has Passed Away

SEATTLE, Feb. 9.-Sergeant Leon- ard H. DeLong, United States Signal Corps, assistant cashier of the Washington-Alaska cable system, died Tuesday evening He entered the army as a member of the Signal Corps during the Spanish-American War and had been stationed in AL aska, the Philippines and many posts in the United States. A widow and one son survive.
 Sergeant DeLong is well known in Southeastern Alaska, especially at Ketchikan, where for number of years he was operator-in-charge and also at Douglas. About two months ago DeLong was transferred to the Seattle office from KetcMkan.
 DeLong, about six years ago. was granted a temporary leave of absence business with a wealthy merchant, whose daughter DeIong later mar ried. The call of the West and the sounder proved too strong, however. and DeLong returned to Seattle and back to his old job in the receiving office of the cable system in the Arcade Block. Later he was trans ferred to Ketchikan The deceased was most likeable young man and made hosts of lasting friends.
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-02-09
So Pitiful!
 Want Protection From Bathing Vamps

ST PETERSBURG, Fla, Feb. g. Mayor Frank Pulvcr received a re- quest from the St. Petersburg Purity League that he appoint Bathing Suit Inspector, a formal communica. ton from the organization stating that 'the league intends to protect the married men from the wiles of the sea vamp" The Mayor said he personally would visit the beach and Hook 'em over"
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-02-09
Alcoholic Wards Are Full
 Officials Showing Alarm

NEW YORK. Feb. 9-Following report from the police department that four men and a woman. found unconscious in the vicinity of the Brooklyn Navy Yard. suffering from acute alcoholism and, becoming blind had been removed to Brooklyn hos pitals. startling figures were made public by Commissioner Bird s. Co Ter. Of the Department of Welfare and Correction.
 In Manhattan in nine days. from January II to 22. "A persons. 63 men ard II women. were taken to Belle vue Hospital to be treated for al coholic poisoning. This is an average of more than eight day. Dr. George O'Hanlon. superintendent of the hos
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-02-09
Thousands Illegally Wed
 Strange Mix-Up in Quebec

joined the other provinces to form the Dominion she retained her civil law intact.
 A Unitarian minister of this city, an American, recently went to the government office to obtain his 1922 register and was informed that be- cause of his foreign citizenship he legally could not perform marriages in the province. The question, raised by a studious clerk, was taken up by officials. and it then was disclosed that the ancient law still was in force.
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-02-09

Dital, reported that this Is an espe- aially high percentage and is viewed with alarm.
 The reports from the Kings County Hospital showed that in the last five days p persons suffering with all coholic poisoning had been taken there. In the last nine days at least 125 cases were taken care of in va. rio"s city hospitals.
 Dr. George O'Hanlon, superinteri- l. ent of Bellevue and allied hospitals. said:
 There are more pntisnts in the alcoholic wards than ever"
 We are receiving more Da.ients than before prohibition" conniss ion- CT Coler said
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-02-09
NAVY YARD FORCES BEING CUT
Bolshevikis
 Working New Game In United States

WASHINGTON, Feb. 9.-It is understood that the Department of Justice is now Investigating activities of Bolshcviki agents in the United States in the col lection of funds ostensibly for famine relief in Russia, but which will be used for further ing propaganda in America.
 It is learned that Herbert c. Hoover reported to President Harding regarding the alleged famine relief organization and their supposed connection with the Soviet government which led to the present investigation.
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-02-09

MONTREAL, Feb. 9.-Study. of Quebec statutes has brought to light that thousands of marriages have been performed illegally in this province in the last 100 years be- cause of the nationality of officiat- ing ctergymen.
 An act passed in 1929, before the C.r- dian Confederation was formed, and while Quebec still was the Brit ish colony of Lower Canada. provided thas only clergymen who were Brit ish subjects could perform marriage ceremonies. Whom, in 1867, Quebec
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-02-09
SURVIVORS PICKED UP

NEW YORK, Feb. 9.-Leaving the former transport Northern Pacific, recently purchased by the Admiral Line, drifting ab,aze to sink off Cape May, New Jersey, early yesterday morning, the rescue craft Is making for Norfolk and Hampton Roads with the survivors picked up from small boats.
 This is according to radio message received here Until these messages were received it was left in doubt as to the fate of the members of the skeleton crew taking the Northern Pacific to the yards at Chester, Penn sylvania.
 Captain William Lusti, who com manded the Northern Pacific when she was a transport in the war and when she piled up on Fire Island in 1919, is among those rescued.
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-02-09
STARTLING SITUATION

LONDON, Feb. 9.-The Irish situ a.t!on took startling turn with the news of the wholesale organized kid mapping raids against prominent LII ster Unionists early yesterday morn ing in the counties of Fenmach and Tyronne. The victims are numerous
 Many special constables have been dispatched to aid in stopping the raids.
 In all cases the victims were spir. ited away to unknown destinations.
 The Imperial government has au. thorized the Belfast government to employ troops to guard the boundar, ies between North and South Ireland
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-02-09
ASSOCIATION TO STUDY TOURISTS
 TRAFFIC NEEDS
Indications Point to Big Tour ist Year-Plan to Launch
 Local Campaign.

In preparation for handling the To- cal tourist traffic this season and encouraging that industry, the Jul neau Commercial Association today instructed it's executive committee t0 call a meeting with local business men engaged in lines especially cater ing to tourists. 1t will be the aim of the association to launch an ex tensive campaign to attract large numbers Of tourists here and endea vor to make this town their head quarters for various side trip sight seeing tours.
 Interest Being Shown
 From communications received by Secretary M s. Whittier, there is ap- parently considerable interest being manifested in Alaskan tours and espe cially in this vicinity Three re- quests were received and reported at tOday's meeting for detailed infor mati0n relative to tourist attraction in and around Juneau. The Where to Go Bureau. Of Seattle, publisher of tour guide. in requesting litera ture. announced that it is fostering Continued on Page Two.>
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-02-09
CAPITAL SHIP CONSTRUCTION
 NOW STOPPED
Work Is Suspended on Four teen Capital Ships of
 U. 5. Navy. NAVAL ORDNANCE PLANT IS ORDERED CLOSED UP Force at Washington Navy Yard Is Furloughed
 Without Pay.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 9.-Construc ton work on IA capital ships were suspended today by order of Secre tary of the Navy Denby under dlrec' tion of President Harding.
 The step was taken, it is said, as fine ratification of the naval llmlta tion treaty is anticipated.
 Under the provisions of the treaty only three capital ships on which work has been suspended will be completed as war craft. The other Il ships will either be scrapped or converted into merchant ships.
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-02-09
British Police Fire on
 Mob of 10000 Natives

LONDON, Feb. 9.-British police today fired on a mob of 10000 na- lives during a serious riot at Tir. vannamelai, near Madras. Many na. tives were killed and wounded. ac- cording to advices and the riot was suddenly ended when they found the police meant business.
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-02-09
Former Premier Orlando
 Fails to Form Ministry

LONDON, Feb. 9.--A dispatch from Rome this afternoon says former Premier Orlando has failed to form T new ministry. Orlando was named yesterday by the King to undertake ,he formation of ministry following the resignation Of the old cabinet.
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-02-09
SUGAR PLANT
 TRUST FORMED
Soviet Government Will Con. trol All Sugar Factories
 in Russia.

MOSCOW. Feb. All sugar fac tories in Russia are at once to be oss ,i2ed under trust to be controll ed bv a board in this city. Branches will also be maintained at Kiev and Kherkodd. The trust will be under the direction of the Soviet govern mGr', which will be financed and opeT'.ed under the direction of the Su- 7sme Economic Council.
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-02-09
FRANCE INSISTS
 ON GUARANTEES
Premier Poincare Outlines Policy of France at
 Secret Session.

PARIS, Feb. 9.-Premier Poincare today reaffirmed Frances determina- tion to seek guarantees before going
 The Premier indicated this at a secret session today of the foreign affairs committee of the Chamber oi Deputies, to which he gave the de- .ails of the government plans.