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SPECIALS

Wraps, $l5-SSOoa,.t;s. and d capes Ca Of
child or of Herringbone. Lined or unlined;
new styles.
Skirts. S5.95- -Duplan Baronet Satin
ANi ~ ~o White, shell, pink,
navy or black. New pockets.
Corsets, $l.6S-sRs ss.s,e; & G s,,1as modsls for 6f
pink coutil Sizes II to 81.
Bandeaux, $l-Hea;yy .s;., s.g qqali.y ty s1s. shoe
tic insets. Sizes 81 to a.
Petticoats, $l-%sShhditesv sShdev ,atse1: n1ee9-:
full cut ;hemstitched or scalloped.
Mems Hose, Zoe Elm. i,ne quality
forced Black and navy. Sizes 9H to II.
DOWN STAIRS STORE.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1922-03-09

Many Attended
Secretary Theodore Grady wore
a face wreathed with smiles today,
all because nearly sixty gourmonds
sat down at his hotel tables in the
Chamber Of Commerce rooms. He
had very attractive bill and this
accounts for the record breaking
crowd, the delightful womanhood Of
the Episcopal church, their epi-
curean offerings and the speaker Of
the day combining to please all who
attended. Mr.. Grady assumes the
boniface role but once each week
and is the ideal host other than that
he compells all strangers to make a
bow to his regular list of customers.
The slick drummer finds this COM
paratively easy, inasmuch as bow
ing is his game, but the cowman
from the northern ranges is often as
demure and coy as the Humboldt
county maiden.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1922-03-09
FELoNIoUS BURGLARS ARE
ABROAD IN WINNEMUccA

The Railroad street storeroom be-
longing to the Humboldt Soda
Works was entered and burglarized
last night. Several dollars in silver
was removed from the till, and q
quantity of cigarettes. No clue has
been obtained as to the perpetrator.
The home of Justice Of the Peace
James Richie was also made the OBJ
ject of burglar quest, but the In
truder was frightened away after
he had raised . window by Judee
Ritchie's mother, who heard the
noise and turned on the lights with
in the home. SIX
Winnemucca is being visited just
now by an unusual number OF
transients and some of them are a.
serted to be in desperate need Of
food and clothing. Aims asking on
the main street Of this city il more
common now than for . long time.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1922-03-09
JUDGE CALLAHAN
RULED ADVERSELY
Joe Seett. Fsrnsrly Administrator
Of Estats Of Charles PsdroIi,
Found to Have Rendered
Unsatisfaetery Report

A ruling that an administrator of
an estate has no right to install per-
manent improvements Of whatsoever
kind during the process Of probate
is contained In . decision filed by
District Judge J. A. Callahan which
deals with the administration Of the
Charles Pedroli, deceased, estate
from April 1, 1919, to June /, 1920.
During this period Of fourteen
months the affairs Of the estate
were in the hands Of Joe Scott,
administrator. who was removed and
supplantsd BY Mrs. Pedroli, widow
Of the deceased, when legality of
marital relations was established.
Judge Callahan allowed Scott
credits on expenditures made by him
~ administrator to the amount of
$7,28O.63. Against this sum he is
charged with $l0,2O5.19, thus show
ing . deficit Of $2,924.66 which, by
the opinion, must be returned to the
estate. Scott 10 under bond as ad-
ministrator. pending the final ap-
proval of his accounts. The value
Of the Pedroli estate holdings was
appraised at $1,000.
Among the items Of expense in
Cured by Scott and objected to by
the court are the following: Auto
mobile license, $500; automobile,
$638.0O; $4,000 charged back to
Scott on the salary account, he hav-
ing paid himself $500 per month
over . fourteen-month period. Judge
Callahan deems $3.50 per month an
ample recompense for SCOTS ac-
tivitiss. Certain other items COM
bine to create the deficit mentioned.
Under the head. Expenses and
cost" Scott b charged by the court
with e977.63. He was also found
to be short 20 head Of stock cattle
which are given . valuation Of
140.S0 per head, or total value Of
$l6l2.4O, which sum Is also charged
back TO the ex-administrator. On .
dan building account Scott is found
b be indebted to the estate in the
sum Of ei076.6l. An item Of $50
for the purchase Of . ram, although
there were but four ewes on the
ranch, was also disallowed. as was
another item Of SIS for q circle
saw.
Scott was award $683.22 for SER
vices ~ administrator.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1922-03-09
NEVADA MUST SEND IT'S
OFFICIALS TO PHOENIX

Col. J. G. Scrueham, visiting in
this city today, received wire from
his headquarters in the state capi-
tai advising that Secretary Of Com
merce Herbert Hoover has desig-
mated that the Boulder Canyon
hearing projected for the 18th Of
this month must be held in Phoenix,
Ariz. Nevada officials had previous
ly protested Phoenix as the point
Of hearing arguments setting out
the rights that should be appor-
toned from the Boulder Canyon un-
dertaking to the state Of California,
Nevada and Arizona, the view being
maintained that certain advantages
would attend q conference on the
subjects involved should the discus
sions be carried on at q neutral
point.
Subsequent hearings wherein
California claims will be put for
ward will occur in Los Angeles,
Utah claims at Salt Lake City, and
Colorado and Wyoming claims at
Denver, Colo.
Col. Scrugham is asking the inte-
rior department Of the government
for an amount Of water from the
Colorado river to irrigate $4,000
acres, while A. p. Davis, director of
the reclamation service, recognizes
Nevada's claim to irrigation water
from the Colorado for but 1000
acres of land.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1922-03-09
RECORD bREAkING
I. FLOOD IMPENDING


Capricious weather has intsrpossd
to threaten the Humboldt valley
With . seasonal ruroo a.. -
bre.t Il, rsco-d. ....-s,,. !. 49,
who have kept figures ON the now
fall that came during the lat vim
ter to northern and eastern Nevada.
Lacking definite figures. vet having
approximations covering the ereet
areas drained by the Humboldt
river, Weather Observer Ray Fishsr
Of this city believes that the Arst
spell OF warm weather may send :
hood down the valley that Win
equal, Il not exceed. any previously
recorded discharge. Mr.. Fisher b
impelled to this notion by the late
ness OF the cold weather and does
not, along with many other compe-
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1922-03-09

BY = decision Of the supreme
court Tuesday, N. p. Moore Of Win
nemucca lost his suit against the
county Of Humboldt for two months
salary ~ constable. He was con-
stable Of Winnemucca township at
$3.50 . month. The last legislature
fixed the salary at IS q year Mr..
Moore served two months without
pay and then brought suit. The
court held that the Office Of con-
stable IL not q constitutional one
and that therefore the Legislature
could fix the salary at any figure or
abolish the Office altogether.-Reno
Gazette.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1922-03-09
% Improve Hensstsad-

To Improve Honsstsad-
]. ]. Kern, formerly Of San Juan,
San Benito county, Calf, who filed
on . splendid quarter section tract
Of land in the Orovada vicinity last
fall, arrived In this city yesterday
with q carload Of personal effects
which he viii take to his homestead
this week. Following making his
filing last fall he erected a splendid
house on his property. Among the
livestock imported for his ranch are
two horses, four milch goats and his
faithful dog. Others Of Mr.. Kern's
California neighbors may Join him
in his new location within the near
future.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1922-03-09

Civic Club Met
A very interesting meeting Of
the Winnemucca Civic Club oc-
Cured at the Chamber Of Commerce
rooms Tuesday afternoon, an out
standing feature being the commun-
ity singing under the direction Of
Mrs. L. G. Campbell. Mrs. Mary
Cosby read a story reminiscent Of
early Humboldt county history which
was dictated by her father, Judge
S. ]. Bonnifeld, a pioneer resident.
Mrs. Thos. E. Powell, Mrs. A. See
Tiger and Mrs: T. d. Brown were
Civic Club hostesses and served re-
freshments in a very delightful
manner.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1922-03-09

Mins Sale csnarnsA--
In the federal court at o6isell
City, in the case Of. Ney Woifskill
against the Ashdowns Gold Mines
Company, Judge Harrington gave
his confirmation to the sale of prop
erty. Wolfskill previ0dsly obtained
a judgment against the company.-
Carson Appeal. fls
The property sale mentioned tbSk
place in Winnemucca recently when
Wolfskill bought valuable mihing
property located in this county near
the Oregon line. Following ths sale
he announced active development
would commence following connrma-
tion Of the sale by the federal court.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1922-03-09
W. c. Pitt Here

w. c. Pitt Here
w. c. Pitt, well known Lovelock
business man, is here today and was
among those who attended the
Chamber Of Commerce luncheon.
Mr.. Pitt is mentioned prominently
in connection with the Republican
nomination for governor. Personal
fitness, conversance with state needs
and the geography Of his residence
all favor his candidacy. -.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1922-03-09

just Use the Phene-
Don't hesitate 70 Ne The tele-
phone, but call up the Winnsmpeca
Meat Market, Telephone 1891. Stat
ing your wants and our delivery
will serve you on the instant. We
assure you the same careful service
at home a. over the counter.
AdvtJ2ltf.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1922-03-09

State Highway Official Here
G. w. Borden, head Of the states
highway department, spent several
hours in this city yesterday in con-
ference with the members Of the
county commissioner board. The
single subject discussed was road
building and it is understood that
Mr.. Borden assured the commission
ers that he would have surveying
parties in the field within q short
time to establish the Victory high
way route that will lead from this
city west to the Pershing county
line. The information reaching this
paper recites that nothing Of q def
mite nature was done relative to
the road leading north from this
city.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1922-03-09

Hopheads Numerous
Hopheads or users of narcotics
are said to be increasing in numbers
in this county and considerable
business is being done in certain
quarters by those who traffick in
drugs Deputy Sheriff C. w. Null
Ter has been importuned by unfor-
tunates for morphine on more than
one occasion lately.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1922-03-09

Is ceins 10 Germany
Gerhard Miller Sr. has applied
for passports for himself, Mrs. Nil
Ter and their two minor children,
preliminary to leaving for Germany
to spend several months visiting rel
atives. The family are well known
residents Of the Willow Point vi
cinity. It is believed that q month
will be required to complete the
necessary formalities preceding
travel to Europe.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1922-03-09

New Cases of Diphtheria-
DR.. Bowman, McDermitt physi-
clan, has reported two new cases
of diphtheria among the Indians on
the reservation in the northern part
Of this county. Medical attention
is being rendered and it is not be-
lieved that the malsdy will spread
to the white settlements, the In
dams being six miles distant from
McDermitt and are quarantined.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1922-03-09

Here From Paradiss-
VIM. Stock, well known Pars-
disc Valley rancher, ID spsnding
today in this city from his home and
was among those who sstsnded the
Chamber Of Commerce luncheon.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1922-03-09

A four-lino wantad-60 cent? for
three times-will accomplish results.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1922-03-09

P.s.ledi Use the wantsds.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-09-28
News Of Fifty Years Ago

.I.ro,,, In. Richmond pi,r,,ch Son, .s rsrol
I..,. I l. n Curry T. - I'm ,,r.,ch e;u,
u4y at f,c second Eap,fs, t.bur,b. nov. I,r
ijItson v.iil nr,a,b ., piro s,,., Pants,
church. U,y y {, n..bioI Vii r,,,rh >,
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dic.ire Soci.,v nj Ct u,r,., Ch,rch rbo
,,uruosc Of The soriciv is IN ,id mo sick m.
,,r ma ,hc urrortu,,, o,,, ,h ,ror,
h.rshir
The drum corps o. the First yiryinja Regi-
,,, y.iu ,,i,.. rct,o .i.nia,. ., ,ha,r 80
fcinnc, =, inc Iiowi,z.rs, I'm ,onici,,
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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-09-28
Fame and Fortune Deserved

THE second annual Famous Fans Con-
1 test" OF The Dispatch Papers has come
10 a close which, for tension and fast play,
may properly be lkencd TO the spell-b;nd-
Jig finishes in the two big leagues. sur
voy OF tn" misunderstanding. fielding, pitch
ing. baso-running and general dcpori mcnt-
established by the competitors in this Nir-
ginia contest for fame and good fortune
will convince any one that the ten winners.
whose names will be announced later com
prise an all-sar team. Only real star
could have emerged as one OF tho winners
over field such as that which the contest
ants in The Dispatch ''pennant-racc" made
up.
With enthusiasm, energy and morale such
as The fans Of Virginia displayed in this
compctition tho two st. Louis teams might
have overcome the handicap of shattered
pitching STATS and fulfilled the promise OF
midscason. With such all-around driving
power. in fact. anybody might accomplish
almost anything. The winners in the "Fa
nous Fans Contest will gain Il consider
able degree OF fame and vast amount OF
fun. and every whit OF both Try have
fully earned. They knew no such thing
as safety until the last out had been ef
fected in the "ninth"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-09-28
NAME ZONE COMMISSION
WITHIN NEXT FEW DAYS
Is to Consist of Five Citizens
Not Connected With
C;ty Cn,.r,,,,.,t
City Government.

1T was stated yesterday that Mayor
Ninsl!o would within n Few weeks
announce the personnel OF The zone
commission. which CITY Council has
authorized him TO name. This com
mission Is TO consist Of five citizens
not connected with tho municipal
government, who are TO frame an
ordinance embracing all the details
or the coming system. authorized by
the Legislature last year In an
amendment to the charter. one of
the sections proposed is that prohib-
it!nE the erection OF business cstah-
lishments within strictly residential
sections.
Pending the adoption OF the pro-
posed ordinance. the city Council has
adopted am emergency ordinance pro-
hib!t!nS such establishment without
specific consent % Council. This or
dlninc" is In effect nov. Several APP
plications for permits 10 build stores
In residential sections ana transform
residences into stores are being hc!d
w by tho building Inspector pending
IN" passage of tn" 2o,ug ordinance.
Mayor Ainsl!". realizing; TIA" impor-
'an"c Of tn" work to bee done by
tho coming commission. saws he is
considering very carefully tn. pos
s!b!e mahc-vp of tina, body. lie
hopes to bc able to nave it function
ing bc;"r" ia" opening OF The spring
building season
Herbert swan. of New York. an
advisor az the Now lurh commits
sion, AN expert In coming matters.
vas caller upon Mayor A!uslie ano
Director SaV!!lc yesterday. HIS Wish,
10 Richmond was merely personal.
He discussed the various features Of
Tie New York. law and pointed on,
IA" many advantages 1t possesses lie
c"ni"ndcd that tn" commission is a
Na!uahl" asset 10 any mUnic!palit,.'s
administrative departments and tina,
the coming Law * a practical form
OF protection TO tho indlv!dual's
property interests
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-09-28

the removal OF Judges: provision. IN nc
cordauce with the Cuban Secretary OF tho
Treasurys proposal. for contracting and
l!qu!dating foreign loan for tho settlo-
ment OF the floating debt and the Initiation
Of public works.
The picture presented by this reform pro-
Ernm is one OF Incompetence. corruption.
neglect and lack OF effective system. all
contributing TO financial embarrassment
threatening the safety Of the republic. Hav-
ing assumed the task. under treaty stipula-
tons. OF Ovorlordship of Cuba in maintain
Ing sound and efficient form OF govern
nent. IN which it's Independent institutions
shall bc preserved in full working vigor.
the United states does not propose To de-
fault in that undertaking. The warning
issued. il is true. is short OF an ultmatum.
and only by inference is it to be construed
as hint OF Il third Intervention under the
terms OF the platt amendment. But the
treaty is there. with its obligations. and
if the Cuban authorities are wise they will
cease TO obstruct this program OF ncccs-
sary reforms and save the island from the
necessity OF a third intervention to fore
stall threaten chaos in its public affairs
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-09-28
Good Enough to Repeat

DLEDGES Of full cooperation OH the part
OF the retail furniture dealers have
given added impetus to plans for appro-
PIRATE observance in Richmond or Better
Homes Week. October to IA. Their par
tictpaton. Of course. is essential, and the
expression Of approval voted 1T their meet
ing Tuesday shows that this participation
will be characterized by the utmost SYM
rathy and thoroughness
Advcrtng to tho recent Better Homes
exposition sponsored by The Dispatch Pa
pers speakers at Tuesdays meeting recalled
the great educational value Of that demon
stration. and expressed the conviction that
the work should 80 on. Thousands of
Richmond men and women. who inspected
the model homes of that exposition. doubt
less Will be- prepared to confirm the aSscr
ton that the idea IS good enough to repeat
Often. Arrangements for the observance
OF Better Homes Week in Richmond al
ready have reached Il stage warranting the
confident prediction Of restimulated popular
interest in the art OF making the home what
every home ought TO be.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-09-28
SLAIN W0MAN'S CHILD
ASKS GOVERNORS HELP
Choir Leaders Daughter Says
Investigation of Double
Murder Hampcrcd
IBy Associated Pres,1

NEW BRUNSWICK. y. j.. Sent. ~
Charlotte Mills, &c years old to-
night wrote Il letter to Governor Ed
wards. OF Sew Jersey. asking him T.,
help her mud the murderer or bcr
mother, Mrs. James Mills, who was
slain two weeks ago tomorrow win
reverend Edward Wheeler Han rec.
tor OF the Protestant l:pIscopni
Church of 81. john tho Evnnvcli.1
In her letter. Little Miss Mills wro,.
that she had heard that "A political
gang. which lis running things"
waS interfering with the investiga-
tlon OF the shoo1inE OF her mother
Il am Charlotte Mills. OF New
brunswick" she wrote. My moth
cr. as you know. WAS murdered tw,
weeks ago. and il seems to mo tina,
the investigation Is not bringing
results have received letter.
from strangers saying That the DO.
ii'ieal gang is running things. Can
this bc true?
Goes Hack 10 school
As we have 40 means whatovc-
to get legal h"lp. Is there not GONE
way. Dear Governor. you can holm
me hnd tho murderer OF ms mother
Charlotte Mills"
Chariot" wrote tho lester a,,or
sh" returned from school. which sl,,.
resumed today. On her way ~
school this morning. She said rho
ANA her father did no, dfscuss Nh,
tragedy at home. a. they could sr,n,
on but few Of the details I'm rop-
ncct.on with Tho double shooting
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-09-28
II. T.. e u. to spend sa.soo.ooo.

Nicc-Prcsidcnt Norman Call. of the
Richmond. Fredericksburg and 20
tomac Railroad Company announced
yesterday that within two years prob
ably. the sum of S2.500.00O will have
been expended in expansion and dc =
vc!opmcnt OF terminal facilities. n
and in tho Immediate vicinity of the
Broad Street Station and the Bolton
yards. Plans for the proposed I'm .
provcments have been underway for
some months. and the great incrcas q
OF transportation and terminal con
Gcstion, has tended to prccipitntc
activitirs New shops and trackarc
facilities WI! be Immediately placed
at the disposal of the increased busi-
ness. Congestion at Bolton VIII be
relieved through temporary arrange
incntS.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-09-28
Governor Hears Itc,i,aIi.t.

GOVcrnOr =. Lee TrInklc, Mrs
Trink!c and party We're IN the audi
cncc that last night heard Rev. BaX-
ter +. Mchcnd"n. evangelist, under
the tent at Porter and buchanan
streets. South Richmond go to the
Bottom With God" was the subject
OF the sermon. ana tho evangelist
condemned the half hcartcdncss with
which he declared Richmoud's modern
churchgocrS support their pastor.
and their churches. Revival OF tho
ponticos;" VIII he the suhjec; Of the
sermon for this afternoon at s
o'clock. and Repentance" for tonight.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-09-28

Utilities leaders OF tho library movement
500 PROMISE OF speedy and favorable ds-
position OF tho proposal. They and tho thou
SANDS OF othor representative Riciimondcrs
VINO have preBsod this Cause have the right
10 expect fulnllmont of thut promise. There
mas been quite enough delay. Tho merits
OF tho proposal arc woll-known and suill-
clently substantial TO provo tho cuHe for tho
library with every disinterested, public
spirited citizen. Financing OF tho undcr-
taking, moreover. IS entirely practicable.
The community looks 10 the new Council
Tor prompt action IN Keeping with the OK
pressed will OF the united citizenship.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-09-28
MRS. HOWARD VI. HOCE
AGAIN ". C.. +. {. HEAD

DAN 2.-Mrs
Howard sd. ..,oIu. was re-
elected for IN" twcnty-nfth success
sivc time. president OF the Virginia
Noinan's Christian Temperance J'n!or,
by The convention in session here.
early this aftrnoon.
Other officers reelected were: Mrs
Lillian NJ Shepherd. Norfolk. cor
responding secretary; Mrs Evelyn q
Paterson. Fnmrln recording seer.
'"ry; Mrs. Elizabeth u Stricltler. ~
iersauTr. treasurer
MIS-. iiogc received all but about
twenty votes from tn" convention.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-09-28
BRITISH AND RENAL
TALK PEACEFULLY,
BUT ADD TO FORCES

continued from Flrnt pngo.)
neutrality OF tho straits. pending an
hrn'stico conference.
Tho declaration relieves the s!tua-
tion. which even the British had ad-
United was critical.
In tho message 10 Krnul pnshu at
smyrna. General Harrington urged
an early meeting oi the British and
kenalist generals ut Mudau!a or Is
mid ns tho most effective way Of
reaching an amicablc understandings
IN the prcscn; difficult situation cree
atcd By the kemalist advance in the
Dardancl!es.
The message. which Was most con-
cll!atory in tone. declared II would be
Il pity at the present tuncture To al
low local occupations on the straits
To jeopardizc peace,
Prior TO announcement that the
kemalists would respect the neutral
ity of the straits. iiamid hey. the An
CORA representatives. said to the cor
respondent: The kcmalists natural
~ VIII come across the so-called
neutral zones. but thcy have not the
slightest intention OF firing upon the
British occupying ,hos" zones IT,.
however. the British uovc against
u.s.. we VIII be forced 10 reply"