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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-02-15
SLANDERING THE PRESS

CriticiZlng the newspapers las
become quite Il popular pastime
ir recent years. 1t is past
time which not only appeals to
deep-seated instinct and CRADLES
those of the most diverse views
to indulge in a symphony OF
knocking. 1t is also safer than
most criticizing because the most
outrageous statements, so long as
they are made with an air OF
authority can be launched in
safety. The press seldom beth
crs to hit back at its detractors.
Perhaps it would be better for
the public in general if it did.
Certain ridiculous and fragrant
" inaccurate remarks recently
made by Prof. Roland G. Usher,
of Washington University, St.
Louis, would, for instance, have
been less likely to occur, if the
press was as prompt to resent
SANDER as it is to perform its
usual functions in the commun-
ity. Addressing woman's club
in st. Louis Professor Usher,
according to the New York Times
asserted that nothing is as yet
known about the French occu-
nation of the Ruhr beyond the
fact that they went in there"
And warming to his theory this
professor of history proceeded to
explain that cable news from Eu-
rope is sent in skeleton dis
patches of from eight to ten
lines, to be expanded as imagl-
nation dictates into 1.-TWO columns
of stuff" 7
This assertion is, Of course,
pure fabrication. 1t has already
been answered in a dignified man
ner by the New York Times,
which points out that during, this
month it has been receiving from
its trained correspondents abroad
an average Of over 5000 words
day by cable and wireless,
printing these dispatches rracti-
cally as they are received. The
same method is followed by those
papers which rely on news agen-
cies rather than special CORE
spondcnts for their foreign news
service. If Professor Usher were
given six months leave of alb
sence to study the methods of
the American press, about which
he talks so giibiy, it is highly un-
likely that he would be able to
find a single case to support his
silly charge.
/ Every modern newspaper has
its faults and in some cases these
faults arc serious. They merit
legitimate criticism, and such
criticism, from people who are
willing TO investigate first and
make charges afterward, would
be Of real service in helping
to develop the higher standards
for which American newspaper
men as class are striving. But
solemn bosh of the type put out
by Professor Usher serves no
constructive end whatever. 1t is
about as helpful as would be a
statement, based on this incident
to the effect that American pro-
fcssors of history like to talk
about things of which they know
Observation-Disclosures Sun.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-02-15
MOOSEHEART LEGION
DANCE.

The women of Mooseheart Lee
gion will give a dance in Moose
Hall. Thursday evening, Febru-
ary -. Arrangements have been
made for the accommodation Of
a large crowd and excellent mu-
sic will be furnished.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-02-15

The present Congress in few weeks VIII
bass into oblivion. Its demise leaves the Ike
publican party d wreck and the President Is
perhaps wise in not calling the new Congress
into extra session. as matters might be made
worse The country seems glad at the pros
nee. Of q rest from our lawmakers and en-
terrain the hope that we may start back TO
normally undisturbcd.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-02-15

VETERANS CALL MEETING
A special called meeting OF
Friendship Veterans Fire Asso-
citation will be held tonight at
1880 at their hall. Final plans
will be made for the Veterans
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-02-15

The choir Of the Methodist Prot
cstant Church will hold a rehear-
sal tonight at 8 o'cloc.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-02-15

we are glad to note that the governor
and twcnN-iour colonies will be with us or
the 22nd They are fine looking lot OF
fellows. Lucky for Germany they were not
sent across during the war
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-02-15

participation in the George Wash
ington Birthday Parade. 1t l.
planned for the Association mem
bers to parade in uniform and
these and other details must be
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-02-15

We noticed a new bunch OF automobiles ar
irving Yesterday The Standard Oil Com
panv got rich selling gasohnc-not buying
it. When will we have sense enough to see
the philosophy OF this:
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-02-15

Snakes have been seen coming ont OF their
holes in the most northern states. Soon as
the sun gets a little warmer they'll be tckled
ont oi their skins.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-02-15

rs far as the courts are concerned, his
tory may be forced tc conclude that the rec
ord ct that Hcrrin massacre was only rs
story
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-02-15

Il Germany hadn't exhausted al hat place
in he sur" talk several wears 400, when it
didn't fit. il would come in very handy now.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-02-15

H. as Henry Ford says, he didn't try to
accumulate n,oney until after he was no., he
has certainly made up for lost time
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-02-15

arranged tonight. A large AZ
tendance is specially requested.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-02-15

One OF the first signs of spring IS tina
please remit on the winter bills
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-02-15

BIBLE THOUGHT FOR TODAY
A There is therefore now no condemnation
40 them which are in Christ Jesus VINO
SE walk not after the flesh, but after th'
- Spirit.-Romans ST.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1923-01-25
PLENTY Of WATER
FOR NEXT SUMMER

With thirty inches of packed snow
on hills near the Lamoille Canyon
mower plant of the Elko-Lamoille
Power Company, indications for am
ple water during the coming year
are fairly good, according to wora
received from B. G. Mcbride, OF
the power company, says the Eiko
Independent.
The snow that has fallen and be-
come tightly packed will form the
source of late waters, while such
snowfall as occurs during the re-
mainder of the winter will make up
the spring run-off.
While the depth of snow has not
yet equalled last years record, II
is expected that few more storms
in the mountains will more than in
sure plenty of water, sufficient to
exceed the needs of ranchers SER
we'd by the streams.
1t is believed that snowfall on the
Humboldt river watershed has been
sufficient to provide ample water for
, this stream during the coming year.
Mr.. Mcbride stated that even
though delightful weather now pre-
walls, that it is fairly safe to ex'
pect a few severe storms before
spring arrives for good.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1923-01-25
FLOWING Boards
AND PEON PANTS
FOR WHISPERING

"Whiskerino" is the pass word
February 10 the date-'24 the class.
On January 20, all shaving will be
abolished, in preparation for the
most novel and successful affair ever
staged by university organization.
That the Junior class is behind it,
is in itself, ample recommendation
for the dance, but there will be
plenty of additional features; a
jitney dance with the best jazz
music obtainable; Spanish girls; en-
tertainers; soft drinks; roulette
wheels.
In addition there will be prizes.
Here's your chance, boys, to become
a Rudolph Valentino; grow the prize
beard and win a pair of Peon Pants.
As to the ladies costume prize, the
nature of it has not yet been re-
vealed, but the class of twenty-four,
with surprising originality promises
that it will be well worth competing
for.
Play safe and get your dates
early-before the boards begin to
grow, then let your lady boast that
her imam" wears the Valentino
trousers. - University Of Nevada
Sagebrush.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1923-01-25
.L0VEL0CK LEADS
IN ECONOMY, SAID

LOVELOCK.-The city council
met Tuesday evening and transacted
considerable business after the
monthly bills were allowed. The
resignation of R. A. Mcclure, police
magistrate, was accepted and Will
liam w. VanReed, Lovelock justice
Of the peace, was appointed to fill
the vacancy.
1t was also decided that the city
avail itself of the offer of the state
highway department to purchase
considerable machinery for street
work. The report on street grading
and dragging showed the work was
completed and it was ordered that
the crawling start Immediately.
City Clerk C. H. Jones filed his
annual report for the fiscal year just
ended. A comparison of the financial
part of the report with other cities
Of approximately the same size and
even larger, throughout the state,
shows that Lovelock is the most
economically run city in the state.
The city received from taxes, fines
and various other sources during
the year, $34,893, and paid for the
redemption of outstanding bonds
and interest $12,26O, leaving sur
plus in the city treasury of $14,-
317, on January l, 1923. During
the year the city purchased 1921
of new equipment, expended $3.50
on high pressure water mains and
other permanent improvements cost
1927.
Special attention was scalled to
the fact that the city expended only
$3.50 per month in it's entire oper-
ations. This cost covers the provid-
ing of water for fire and domestic
purposes, a great amount of which
had to be pumped during the sum-
mer months; street lighting main
tenance and upkeep of fire ap-
paratus, street maintenance, opening
streets, street sprinkling, salary of
police judge, police officers, all ex-
pense connected with police depart
ment, also the regular administra-
tive offices of the city. The total
assessed city valuation is only about
81 100000 and the total cost of
running the city is about $1,000 per
month.
The city clerk advises in his re-
port that since the city was in
corporated more than $4,000 has
been paid for the redemption of
bonds with interest, and the present
bonded indebtedness of the city for
water works and sewer is now only
$685.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1923-01-25
SPARKS RESIDENT
KILLED IN FIGHT

William Patterson died instantly
at Sparks when struck over the
right temple by William Penelli,
his antagonist in fist fight.
According to information secured
~ District Attorney Summerfield,
Who began an investigation as soon
IS notified of the affair, Patterson
md Penelli engaged in a scuffle in
the Owl Club, and Penelli invited
Patterson out on the street to fight.
Friends tried to dissuade Patterson
from fighting, but, feeling confident
chat he could take care of himself,
Patterson accepted the challenge.
Patterson fell, following an ex-
change of blows, and was dead
when picked up by persons who
witnessed the fight.
Penelli weighs about 118 pounds.
Patterson's weight was estimated
1T 100 pounds.
Penelli is twenty-four or twenty
six years old. He is a lightweight
.,rize-fighter and has frequently par
,icipated in boxing exhibition at
Moana Springs.
Patterson was about thirty years
Did. He is also said to have been
Known as a fighter. Since leaving
the U. S. army and coming to
sparks two weeks ago he has been
working for his brother in a soft
drink establishment.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1923-01-25
SOCIAL EVIL
BILL PENDING

CARSON.-The attitude of the
state board of health on vice condi-
tons in Nevada as brought out at a
conference between its members and
the governor late Tuesday may
lead to the preparation of red
light abatement bill for the consid-
Grafton of the legislature, it was
said yesterday.
The board has prepared state
ment in which it says its judgment
is that the public health interests of
the state are best served by the
abolition of segregated or "red
light" districts and the suppression
of the social evil. This judgment
is based on the fact, the board says,
that every state in the union except
Nevada has recognized this menace
and has prohibited the existence of
segregated" districts by the pass
age of a so-called "model law"
drawn by the American Social
Hygiene Association, or a similar
law aiming at the accomplishment
of the same purpose.
ut has been the experience in
every state that the closing of these
districts has resulted in a material
lessening of the number of cases of
Diseases" says the board, and it
adds that Reno has recognized the
menace to public health by passing
an ordinance on the subject. To
prevent the social evil from de
veloping outside the city limits,
however, the board says further
legislation is necessary and it says
state law is necessary.-Reno
Gazette.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1923-01-25
BRUTAL BADGER
FIGHTING At Ely

One of the finest badger fights
ever pulled off in Ely took place
under the arc light in front OF the
Capitol, Monday evening.
C. A. Scott, a hardware dealer
from Salt Lake, covered himself
with glory, nothing more. A non-
betting man, but an enthusiast and
sport, he took the main part in
the struggle, and so perfectly did
he conduct himself that fully three
hundred spectators were wild to
congratulate him at the denouement.
The badger, captured by ranch
err, a guest at the Northern, was a
formidable creature. He was held
safely away from the excited OBJ
servers underneath an inverted bar
rel. A fifteen-foot rope for drag
ging purposes was tied about the
beasts middle, and it was c. A.
Scott whose duty became hazardous
when he volunteered to pull out the
animal and start the riot. Bill
Lawrence's Airedale, never-de-
feated victor in such combats, stood
by with dripping chops. The dog
craved fight and at a word from
the three chosen judges Scott yanked
forth the rival, sprinting in the
direction of McGill, and the mill
was on.
Dog met beast. In brief mom-
ent the badger lay prone on the
street, shattered and spirit broken.
Billy's Airedale had won. A hun
bred threats cheered the dog and
two hundred more hailed Scott, who
was still breaking track records.
Breathless he was brought back, the
hero, congratulated, Handicapped
and back-beaten. He accepted his
praise modestly, so much so that he
wished solitude. Such is the stuff
of heroes.
Much money was lost by the
badger hackers, who predicted vic
tory, but experienced chagrin when
their protege was gathered up in
pieces and taken away for burial.
1t has been known for some time
that Mayor Gallagher frowns on the
cruel sport of badger fighting, and
it was expected that City Marshal
Jackson would interfere and prevent
the fight, but Jackson was always a
lover of the sport and it was also
intimated that he had money bet on
the badger, hence his lack of inter-
ference is accounted for. AS both
branches of the legislature are now
Republican, and as Republicans
are noted reformers, it is expected
hat law will be passed during the
present session "cutting out badger
fighting" However, badger fighting
is fascinating sport, and as many
members of both the assembly and
enate have been patrons of the
game, it is doubtful if such a law
can be passed at this session. In
fact, in years past and gone badger
fights have been pulled" in the
streets of Carson City and enjoyed,
it is said, by men, women and chill
dren.-Ely Record.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1923-01-25
NOTICE TO DRIVERS OF ALL
MOTOR VEHICLES

The city authorities are deter
mined to eliminate speeding autoists
and conform with exactitude to the
states traffic laws and will here
after enforce the statute in question
without regard to law violator or
circumstances under which infrac-
tons occur.
Attention of the Winnemucca
public is directed to section Is OF
the act regulating motor vehicles
and their operation on highways and
streets. The section of the law is as
follows:
mo person shall operate a motor
vehicle on public highway at a
rate of speed greater than is reason.
able and proper, having regard to
the triffic and use of the highway, OF
so as to endanger the life and limb
of any person or the safety of any
property. Nor shall any person in.
component to properly handle 9
motor vehicle nor an intoxicated per.
son be permitted to drive the same
No person under sixteen years OF
age shall be permitted to drive OF
operate any motor vehicle in any
incorporated or unincorporated city
or town in this state. For violation
of this section any peace officer may
arrest the driver of such motor
vehicle and remove from the same
the license number plate thereof
and said number plate shall not be
restored to the owner thereof ex.
cept upon payment of ten dollars
($1O), in addition to the fine pro.
vided by this act"
X. G. LAMB,
Adv. J26t3. Chief Of Police.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1923-01-25
ELY MAN KILLED BY
DESPERATE W0AMN

Jess B. Coverly was shot and in
SANITY killed by a woman with
whom he had been living for the
past several months. The tragedy
occurred in a cottage on Champion
street occupied by Mrs. Frank Bus
ter, who with Sam Harlow were in
another room when the shot was
fired. According to the statement
Of Mrs. Buster and Harlow, Coverly
and the woman claiming to be his
wife were in the rear room of the
building and had been quarreling
for some time. Harlow, according
to his statement, rushed into the
the room after the shot was fired
and saw Coverly laying on the bed,
shot through the head and ap-
parently drawing his last breath,
while the woman, with the smoking
gun in her hand, threatened to take
her own life. He secured the gun
and then telephoned for Sheriff
Nicholson, who appeared and placed
the woman under arrest, and also
Harlow, who was held as a witness.
A preliminary examination was
held before Justice Mcdonald at his
office Wednesday morning, when it
developed that the name of the
woman who fired the shot was Mrs.
Dawn Margaret Williams, a widow
from Missoula, Montana, where she
had resided twelve years. She suf-
fered almost a complete nervous
collapse before entering court, but
after being treated by DR.. Cook,
and by the aid of two deputy
sheriffs, she managed to reach the
courtroom but was still in very
nervous and hysterical condition.
She gave her age as Al, but ap-
peared to be considerably older.
She gave her occupation as that Of
housewife" and she looked the
part. She is tout and comely, and
does not appear to have led a dis
sipated career, at least not for any
considerable time. She was shown
every courtesy by the court and also
by District Attorney Edwards, and
her pitiable condition elected the
sympathy of all present.
But little is known of COverly,
but a search of his effects developed
the fact that he was a user of mar
cotics. He was about 33 years of
age, and fine physical specimen
Of humanity. 1t was also asserted
that his father, the late James Cow
erly, was at one time chief of police
OF Spokane, and that he has a sis
ter residing in Portland, with whom
the officers are in communication by
wire.
Mrs. Williams was employed at
the laundry and is said to have been
a good and willing worker. While
thus engaged, it is said, she was
severely beaten on numerous oc-
casions by Coverly.-Ely Record.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1923-01-25
COMING EVENTS OF CIVIC INTEREST

JAM 1926 Thursday and Davis "when Knighthod
Vas n Flower" American Theatre Adv
o'clock
Chambe of
(Satuday)Cbaret Lunch Parish hail. to under
OF Episcopal Guild.
"Wednesday ThursdayJacke Coogan "0ler
Twist" American Theatre. Adv.
Thusday)Lectue by Mary Stlwe State University
Extension Division 1.-THE Underweight Child" Grammar
SCHOOL, Auditorium
(ThursdayMeeng Associa
tion.G ramm m.
Misunderstanding
MISUNDERSTANDING of the City Council, m
Public Library
auspices of Civic Club.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1923-01-25
WINNEMUCCA TEAMS co
$3.50 WITH LOVELOCK

Much interest was manifest by
local basketball fans who attended
the games between the Winnemucca
high school and Lovelock high school
girls and boys teams.
The honors in the boys game was
carried off by the Pershing county
quintet, the score being IL to 6,
while the local girls defeated the
Lovelock girls % to ID.
The receipts from the games will
be diverted to the athletic fund and
the cooperation of the Winnemucca
townspeople is greatly appreciated
by the faculty and studentbody.
The line-ups for Winnemucca was
as follows:
Girls-Frances Otis, Myrtle Trous-
dale, Theresa Pasquale, Margaret
Otis and Eva Mennicucci
Boys-Fred Defenbaugh, Charles
Cartier, Elmer Lyons, Mateo Lee
garza and Clyde Brown.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1923-01-25
CATTLEMEN SEEK
ADDITIONAL RANGE

ELKO.-Cattlemen in the vicinity
of Mountain City are endeavoring to
secure the release of the greater
portion of the Humboldt division of
the Humboldt National forest now
under the supervision of the forest
service.
The cattlemen feel that they
could derive greater benefit for
grazing purposes if the land were
returned to public domain.
Many sheep men are back of the
movement, as under the supervision
of the forest service only limited
number of sheep can be Craze.
However, according to Supervision
Koch, if the land were opened to
public domain, the sheep would in a
short time, crowd the cattle out en-
tirely.
The annual meeting of the Noun
tain City Cattlemen's Association
will be held tomorrow and it will
then be determined whether or not
to send the petition. This land is
not held by the forest department
for grazing but for water shed
protection.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1923-01-25
Business Better Everywhere-

Business Better Everywhere
l. S. Pearce, travelling freight and
passenger agent for the Western
Pacific, with headquarters in Salt
Lake City, was here Monday on
one Of his periodical visits. Mr..
Pearce has recently completed a
trip that took him to many different
portions Of Nevada and from infor-
nation gained first hand in the
places visited, he says, he is forced
to the opinion that general business
conditions have taken a decided up
ward trend everywhere. Mr.. Pearce
said that he found business very
good, particularly as relating to the
mining industry in this state, and
that the improvement has been
steadily reflected in railroad bust
ness, which, over his line, is the
best it has been in many months,
the period Of the year considered.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1923-01-25
Episcopalians to Meet in Reno

Episcopalians to Meet in Reno
There will be no services in the
local Episcopal church next Sun
day, as Rev. Sterling J. Talbot ex-
poets to depart for Reno the end
of the week to attend the annual
convocation of the Episcopal church
to be held there on that date.
In addition to the Episcopal
clergy of the state, representatives
from the various parishes will be in
attendance, the local representative
being R. E. Tilden.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1923-01-25
Honqkona an Island.

Contrary to popular belief. there Is
no city Of Hongkong. That well-known
name belongs to an island Of 81 square
miles extent which lies Off the south
coast Of China. II Is also commonly
applied to the port. The British.owned
city OF 100000 Inhabitants on the Is
land Is officially Victoria"
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1923-01-25

Trains Delayed by Wreck
Due to the derailment of a west
bound freight train, occasioned by
heavy SHOWS in the vicinity of Por-
tola, Western Pacific passenger
train No. 2, due to arrive here at
$3.50 a. M, was delayed over twelve
hours in reaching here, yesterday
and becoming outlawed, arrived here
as the first section of train No. 4
at 4:30 p. m.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1923-01-25

Charged With Speeding
Too much speed was shown by
John Kahlan on Bridge street, last
Saturday, according to Chief of
Police X. G. Lamb, and resulted in
his appearance before Police Judge
A. Livingstone, Monday afternoon,
on a charge Of driving his automo-
bile at a greater rate of speed
than provided by law. He was
dismissed with reprimand.