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The Fallon standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1920-1958, 1922-06-28
Unmereine of S.P.
andC.P. Opposed
Local Chamber of Commerce Com
mittee Frames Appeal to Inter-
state Commerce Commission
$. r. SERVICE
TO FALLON SATISFACTORY
Fear lnefficiency of Service Ii Su-
preme Court Order Is
Carried Out

AT the special meeting of the
Chamber of Commerce held June
10, special committee was appoint
ed by President Clark to investigate
the recent order of the Supreme
Court relative to the dissolution of
the c. p. and s. P. railroads. The
committee handed in their report at
called meeting of the Chamber
Monday evening. There were not
enough members present to act up-
on the report. The resolution is as
follows:
Resolved: That 1t is the unani-
nous opinion of this Chamber of
Commerce that the best interests of
the City of Fallon and the adjacent
country included in the lands of the
Newlands reclamation project would
be best served by retaining the pres
esnt system and management of the
Southern Pacific and Central Pacif-
ic railroads.
Be 1t Further Resolved: That
we place ourselves on record as op-
posed to the dissolution of these
two railroad lines and herewith sim
cerely request that the Honorable
Interstate Commerce Commission
permit them to operate as at pres
ent.
Resolved: That a copy of these
resolutions be forwarded to the Sec
retary of the Interstate Commerce
Commission and to each of our Sen
atorc and Hoporaaov,a, a., txy..h.r~
ton, ID. C..
A letter accompanying the resolu-
tions reads in part as follows:
"Fallon is connected with direct
markets on the coast by 15 mile
extension, and while we realize that
this extension is of mutual benefit to
the Southern Pacific and people of
this locality, nevertheless, we feel
that 1t was through the generosity
of the Southern Pacific Company in
their efforts and desire to serve the
public, as evidenced by excellent
service, that this line was built to
Fallon in order that we might par
ticipate in the advantages of a di-
rect route to the coast markets.
I'VE have shipped from Fallon
during the year 1921, 1900 cars of
hay alone to the Los Angeles mar
kets, and If this dissolution Is ef-
fected as between the Southern Pa
cific and Central Pacific railroads
and we are compelled to ship this
and other commodities, which are
fast developing this community, ov-
er two different railroads, we feel
that the decreased efficiency and
hazard to shippers that necessarily
follows as between two railroads,
will cause great dissatisfaction
among our now contented shippers
and citizens"
The Fallon standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1920-1958, 1922-06-28
Fallon Ball Team
Defeats Gardnerville
13 to o; Pitchers Give Good
Exhibition

Gardneryille made its first appear
ance of the season on Sunday when
they met Fallon on the home lot.
The fans expected Fallon would
have difficulty in taking Gardner
vile into camp, but after the third
inning of what might have been a
close contest, Gardnerville seemed
to feel there was no chance and
played through the nine innings
with sort of don't care spirit"
much to the disgust of the large
crowd of fans that were present.
Steve started the twirling for the
home boys and was in fine form. He
showed real pitching class in the
second and third innings when with
men on second and third bases and
no one out, pitched himself out of
these holes without permitting the
visitors a score. Stewart replaced
Steve in the fifth inning and had
tors through the remaining acts of
an uninteresting play.
In the seventh inning the fast
fielding of Waite in left field pre-
vented the visitors from staging a
seventh inning rally, by racing in to
catch what ordinarily would have
gone for a hit and permitted the
visitors an opportunity to push a
run across. Jepsen who started
pitching for the visitors held the
home boys well in hand for five in
nings But for the poor support on
the part of his team mates, 1t is
doubtful IL Fallon could have regis
tered as many times. He struck out
with apparent ease, Fallon's heavi-
est hitters. He hit at five hundred
clip and with Hussman were the
only visitors that were able to do
anything with Steve or Stewards Of
ferings.
Dickerson and Mapes Ferguson
showed strong at the stick for the
home team. each registering three
hits which aided materially in the
scoring of runs for the home team.
The Fallon mascot, Charlie Way
looked mighty nifty in his new uni
form which was late in arriving.
Charlie is a real mascot and could
the fans hear him coach the home
boys, could easily understand why
they play with so much zest when
things are going hard for them.
The box score with the summary
The Fallon standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1920-1958, 1922-06-28
TEN PER CENT REDUCTION
IN FREIGHT RATES JULY 1ST

Freight rates have taken another
drop of ten per cent. This rate goes
into effect Immediately. The rate
on coal is now S1.00 ton less than
a year ago. This affects all commod-
tiles of whatever nature where the
rate has not heretofore been reduc-
ed. 1t is rumored by some railroad
officials that there will be reduc-
tion in passenger fares in the near
future. People travelling eastward
find the roundtrip considerably low
er than 1t has been for the past five
years.
George e. McCracken, principal
of the Churchill county high school
returned to Fallon Monday after a
business and pleasure trip to Reno
and Carson City.
The Fallon standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1920-1958, 1922-06-28
Fallon Couple Marry
In Carson City Sat.

A. J. Reed, Churchill county agri-
cultural agent, and Miss Mary Oats
were married last Saturday at the
Presbyterian manse in Carson City,
Rev. John L. Harvey officiating.
The Fallon contingent to the
State Convention of the American
Legion which was held in Carson
City last week made life one grand
song for the bride and groom.
Mayor Gray of Carson City and
Mayor Clark of Fallon, unbeknown
to the groom acted as a committee
on invitations to the ceremony.
When the pair arrived at the Pres
byterian manse they found about
fifty guests in waiting.
The wedding march was played by
Miss Emma Eason. L. l.. Moody
acted as best man and Miss Zelda
Reed. sister of Mrs. Carl Dodge of
this city, was bridesmaid.
After the ceremony, the minister
tried to spirit the young couple away
to avoid the crowd and as they
rushed down through the orchard in
the rear of the manse, presuming
they had given the party the slip,
they were amazed to find the Fallon
delegation bobbing up from behind
the trees-they capitulated and fell
in with the parade then forming and
were marched down Maine street
marching 20 the time of the tin
pan band" improvised for the occa-
sion.
Amid a torrent of rice the young
couple jumped into friends auto
standing in waiting and made their
getaway, as the marching crowd
looked on.
Mr.. and Mrs. Reed are stopping
for the present at the home of the
brides parents, Mr.. and Mrs. John
Oats. They will go to housekeeping
in the near future and when they
do their friends will proceed to fin
ish the pleasantly started at Carson
City.
The Fallon standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1920-1958, 1922-06-28
Fallon Prospectors
To Develop Mine

w. II. Green, l.. V. Cirac and T.
S. Olds returned to Fallon Saturday
from the claim that they are work
ing under lease on the Shoshone
range, IL miles east of Grantsyille.
They brought in samples of ore
which indicate that the mine will be
big money-maker. About 15 tons
have been taken out and a shipment
will be made soon.
This particular claim has pecul-
lar and interesting history, the out
cropping having been discovered
some sixty years ago by an Indian
known as Old Fisherman, father of
Young Fisherman, who is generally
credited with the discovery of Gold
field.
Old Fisherman guarded his Sc
cret jealousy from the whites but
told some of his tribesmen enough
so that they in later years tried to
find It, He said he had discovered
the outcropping under pine tree at
the top of knoll and had piled
some rocks over IL ana then covered
that with pine cones.
No success attended the search by
the Indians until about six years
ago when Jimmy Harrington, a
half-breed stumbled across the place
and recognized II from the descrip-
tions he had heard. He immediate
ly located the claim and did some
work but could not get anyone to
help him. mo white man would
even go out and look at the claim
until the parties who are now leas.
Ing became interested.
Definite plans for the develop
ment of the mine have not been laid
but the leasers are confident that
1t can be profitably worked and de
veloped without the aid of outside
capital.
The Fallon standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1920-1958, 1922-06-28
ICE CREAM SOCIAL

The young people of the Metho-
dist church are prepared to enter
tain the people of the city in one
of the smartest functions staged for
a long time. This unique affair
will be held Thursday. tomorrow
evening. on the beautiful lawn at
the Joe Howser residence. The
grounds will be richly decorated
with Japanese lanterns, an interest
ing program given, a number of live
games introduced and delicious ice
cream and cake served The young
folks are promising an evening of
real delightful frolic for young and
old, children included Come tomor-
row night and enjoy an evening of
real fun
The Fallon standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1920-1958, 1922-06-28
BROKEN HILLS NINE
MAKES BULLION SHIPMENT

w. IL. kinnon left for Broken
Hills on Monday afternoon. The
Broken Hills property is reported in
excellent shape. A compressor and
power plant is to be installed which
will enable them to take out ore In
larger quantities as soon as the
same has been installed. Six thous-
and dollars In silver bullion from
this mine went through the Fallon
express office last Saturday. Anoth-
er truck will be installed to enable
the company to haul more ore to the
Kansas City-Nevada Milling Com
pany's mill which is now handling
this ore.
The Fallon standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1920-1958, 1922-06-28
CHILDREN'S STREET CIRCUS
SATURDAY EVE, JULY 9Th

In order to raise funds for the
treasury of the O. E. s. the ladies'
of that Order are going to hold a
children's street circus on Maine
street Saturday evening, July 8th
Prizes will be given for the best dec
Grated doll buggies, best decorated
small automobile, the best float
made from toy wagons, best deco
rated bicycle, the most attractive
equestrienne, best clown, etc. Fol-
lowing the parade ice cream and
cake will be served on the lot west
of the Fallon Standard office. Chill
dren desiring to assist and wishing
further particulars can phone Mrs
Snow, Mrs. Ralph Jones or Mrs
Grob
The Fallon standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1920-1958, 1922-06-28
Elected
State Commander
State Convention Of American Le-
gion Chooses Fallon Man By
Unanimous Vote
LAS VEGAS DESIGNATED
FOR 1928 CONVENTION
Legionaires Declare Attitude To-
wards Labor Unions, Anarchists
And Radicals

Las Vegas captured the honor of
being the next host to the American
Legion yesterday when that city was
designated as the official meeting
place for the delegates when they
gather in 1923. Delegates to the
fourth annual convention, in session
at Carson City, voted to visit the
southern city next year by 40 to 13.
Reno delegates cast their votes for
Las Vegas. Winnemucca was the
only other aspirant for the conven-
tion, says the Nevada State Journal
Harold Bellinger of Fallon was
named state commander in an unan-
imous vote cast during Saturday
afternoons session. Mr. Bellinger
has been serving the legion as state
adjutant for the past year. He was
also named to go to the national
convention this year at New Or
leans.
The vice state commandership
went to H. j. McSherry of Tonopah,
while II. st. Clair Carter of Love-
lock was named state chaplain. l..
o. Hawkins of Winnemucca was Sc
lected state historian and Harry
Scheeline of Reno was chosen state
finance officer. George Halone will
be the Nevada member of the ma
tional executive committee and Har-
yey Payne of Carson is slated to go
to the national convention with the
state commander as a Nevada dele
gate.
was appointed department adjutant
by Commander Bellinger shortly af-
ter he took Office.
American labor, and especially
organized labor was endorsed in res
olutions adopted by the convention
Saturday. The labor resolution car
ried a proviso with 1t, however, say
ing the endorsement and encourage
ment was given only whenever or
ganized labor is working for the
best iterests and for the progress
and development of our country"
Anarchists. radicals. bolsheviks
and reds were condemned in anoth-
er resolution adopted by the Legion
but the resolution condemning the
Ku Klux Klan was not passed on
favorably by the delegates, the opin-
ion being that the Nevada members
were not yet familiar enough with
the policy nd activities of the khan
to condemn them. The resolution
condemning anarchists and reds car
ried with 1t a clause commencing
the government, both state and fed
eral, for legislation which results In
the deportation of radical aliens.
Friday night a mardi gras was
provided by Carson for the enter
tainment of the visiting ex-service
men. While the mardi gras was go
ing on. an initiation of members to
the Forty and Eight society of
legioners was conducted.
Saturday the delegates went to
Lake Tahoe to spend the day before
returning to thei rhomes in various
parts of the state.
The Fallon delegates are loud in
their praises of the hospitality of
the Carson City residents They say
that not a stone was left unturned
to show them every courteousy dur
ing their stay in Carson.
The Fallon standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1920-1958, 1922-06-28

Twenty-four northern and west
ern states now have 80 specialists
to devote full time to farm manage
ment extension work. County ag-
ents in S95 counties report that they
distributed 51,0S3 farm account
books In 1921; 519 counties report
ed 1S,44s books kept. and 444 re-
ported that S.454 farmers were as
sisted in summarizing their ac-
counts. County agents in 2S7 coun-
ties report that 2.972 farmers made
changes in their business as re-
suit of keeping accounts. More than
500 farm-account schools, with an
attendance of 10000, were held In
1921. the United State Department
of Agriculture reports
The Fallon standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1920-1958, 1922-06-28
Economy League
Representative Here

F.. N. Fletcher. Director of the
Nevada Public Economy League, Is
in Fallon securing data on the costs
of the city and county governments
as reflected in the taxes levied dur
ing the past two years.
He states that the first work OF
the league will be to make careful
survey of the tax situation through
out the state in order to have aecur-
ate information on which to base q
working program. The information
secured will be given to the taxpay-
ers of the state; and a strong effort
will then be made to reduce public
expenditures wherever reductions
can be made without injury to pub
lie welfare.
Statistics already gathered by the
league show that state taxes have
increased from $227,130 in 1901 to
S1,22O,530 in 1921, an increase of
437 per cent; the taxes of all coun
ties increased during the same peri
cd from $359,334 to $2,942,S3s, an
increase of 719 per cent. Churchill
county, according to the State Con-
troller's reports. levied a tax of
$7S6S in 1901. and OF s12s.970 in
1921, an increase of over 1900 per
cent The league realizes that 1t
would be as undesirable as ii would
be impossible to go back to the days
and taxes of 1901; that a large
share of the increase in taxes has
gone to betterments in roads and
schools, and other public improve
ments; but the league believes that
along with the startling increase In
taxes there have grown up wastes
and extravagances that can and
should be cut out of public expens
es, and the tax burden relieved to
that extent. II believes, also. that
the public should very carefully con-
slider whether the present time OF
deep and worldwide financial de-
preston is opportune for many even
desirable improvements, or whether
II should not, like individuals. post
pone such improvements to better
times
The more information the people
have on matters pertaining to taxa.
tion the more wisely they can act
In matters of public expenses; the
league will so far as possible supply
the information. The league will
also engage actively in cooperating
with state and county officials In
promoting economy in the admin
stration of public affairs.
Any taxpayer may become men,
ber of the league by making appli-
cation to the Secretary. p. o. Box
2002, Reno, Nevada. The annual
dues are one-fourth of one per cent
of the taxes paid by member in
1921. but not less than so cents.
The work is for all taxpayers alike.
and It is desired that the member
ship be as large as possible. l. II.
Kent of Fallon is a member of the
executive committee. and F. M.
Wightman, a member of the adyis-
ory committee.
The Fallon standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1920-1958, 1922-06-28
REPRESENTATIVE HERE TO
INVESTIGATE DAMAGE CLAIM

(. Z. Jones, of the u. s. Geologi-
cal Survey has arrived in Fallon to
investigate the complaint of John
Garaventa, who threatens to sue the
Newlands project for alleged dam
ages to his property at the upper
end of the storage reservoir result
ing from the recent high water lev
ell in that body. Mr.. Jones will make
thorough investigation of the mer-
its of the case and will make a re-
port in full before he leaves.
The Fallon standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1920-1958, 1922-06-28

Earned runs-Fallon, 8. Three
base hits-Dickerson Two-base
hits - Waite. Knoblock, Powell,
Christensen, Jepson. Base on balls
off Steve. l; Jepsen. 2; Christen-
sen, /. Left on bases-Fallon. 8;
Gardnerville, z. Struck out by
Steve, 8; Stewart, 4; Jepsen. g.
Christensen, l Jensen, q
Umpires = Way and Brenzel
Scorers-Ernest E. Bingham and
John Weakley.
The Fallon standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1920-1958, 1922-06-28

NOTICE: Do not buy Aluminium
Ware or Dishes until you have seen
the line and prices at McLain's Va
riety store. We will sell you an
Aluminium Teakettle for 80 cents
Saturday and best Brooms 75 cents
and IS cents. Chocolate Candy will
be free all day. Do not forget the
place-McLain's Variety Store.
36-t1c.
The Fallon standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1920-1958, 1922-06-28

Rev. Petersen will conduct SER
This meeting will be in the nature
of a Fourth of July celebration or
patriotic service. The urgent re-
quest came directly from the people
and we are looking forward to a
good attendance. All Hazonites
please take notice. Eight O'Clock at
the school house, Sunday, July End.
The Fallon standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1920-1958, 1922-06-28
Farm Bureau Notes

William j. Hall who has contract
ed for practically all the cantaloupes
that will be raised in this valley
this season. has written A. j. Reed
of the farm bureau that he expects
to arrive in Fallon about July 18th.
He has written to have all the crates
made up and in readiness for pack
ing when the season opens. Pack
ing stations will be maintained at
Fernley, Mahala, the Island District,
Saltwater and Fallon. II is expect
ed that five carloads of cantaloupes
daily will be shipped from the val
ley to the eastern market which has
been arranged by Mr.. Hall. This
industry is bound to become one OF
the large producers of wealth to the
rancher, once IL is thoroughly estab-
lished. Mr.. Reed reports splendid
cooperation on the part of all grow
ers which assures increased produc-
tion from year to year.
The local farm bureau is in re-
ceipt of letter from the State In
spector, having in charge the work
of inspecting all incoming vehicles,
relative to the "weevil." Tourists
from the east will be examined at
Sand Springs this year by II. S.
Brock, Mr.. Reehel of Wadsworth
will examine all vehicles as they
come from the west, at that place.
The Farm Bureau has received
word through the local officials of
the Southern Pacific railroad, that
the development agent. Eugene II.
Grubb, will be in Fallon today. Mr.
F. b. Headley of the government ex,
perimental farm Will escort Mr.
Grubb about the county for the pur-
pose OF personally interviewing the
potato growers. The object of Mr.
Grubb's visit is to secure first-hand
information concerning the progress
of the crops in this vicinity He will
be able to aid the ranchers in theii
work by counsel and suggestion. II
desired public meeting may be ar
ranged at which time Mr. Grubi
will deliver an address on soil cul
ture.
The Fallon standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1920-1958, 1922-06-28
Oil Field Notes

t. c. Clark is the authority for
the statement that the Silver State
backed by San Francisco capital will
begin drilling operations on the
company's holding in the vicinity of
the Fallon Oil & Gas Company's
holdings shortly. A standard rig
will be used.
The Calaneva is down S26 feet
and find the going much easier. the
drill having penetrated through the
hard formation of the past ten days
is now in a softer formation.
The Diamond will have the cas-
ing on the ground this week and the
work of stringing will begin at once
1t is expected that two shifts will be
employed as soon as work starts.
The Fallon Union are down 635
feet and the drill is in sand with the
showing pronounced good. The
crew seem most enthusiastic, but
have little to say. The hole is in
better shape than at any time dur
ing the past year.
The Syndicate reported a little
difficulty in drilling operations the
past week. AT a depth of a little
more than $500 feet loose rock
caused the drillers no end OF
trouble. This difficulty has been
met an ddrilling operations contin-
ue. In spite of the hard sand stone
formation the gas pressue is strong.
Should they be disappointed in not
finding the oil under this sand stone
Gaping they will drop back to the
oil sand above this and endeavor TO
develop oil.
Rene Huant holding a lease on
the Hoover ranch dropped into town
quietly last week to make arrange
ments to place steam rig on the
property They will spud in a "
inch hole. Drilling will start with
in a very short time according TO re-
ports. San Francisco capital has
been interested by Mr.. Huant In
this enterprise and IL is expected
drilling operations will go forward
with a rush In order to speed up
the possibility of bringing in oil at
an early date.
The Fallon standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1920-1958, 1922-06-28

b F. Poteet of Texas, is visiting
his cousin Gordon Barclay OF the
postoffice force. Mr., Poteet attend
ed the Shriners convention in San
Francisco
The Fallon standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1920-1958, 1922-06-28

The Diamond will have the cas-
ing on the ground this week and the
work of stringing will begin at once.
1t is expected that two shifts will be
employed as soon as work starts
The Fallon standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1920-1958, 1922-06-28

The Calaneva is down S26 feet
and find the going much easier. the
drill having penetrated through the
hard formation of the past ten days
is now in a softer formation.
The Fallon standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1920-1958, 1922-06-28

Continued on page A
Evening star., 1922-09-30

STATE DISTRIBUTOR, live automobile ac-
cessory: no competition: large profits for man
able to finance himself. Address Box 26O.k.
Star off3ce 3Os