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The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1923-01-05
''Under Tuo Flags"
Sunday Nights Bill

A pattern of exotic charm has
been woven into the fabric of the
Universal-Jew | production, Under
Two Flags" In which Priscilla Dean
flames across the cinematic heavens
bigger and brighter than ever before.
The photoplay, from ouida's inn
mortal romance of Algeria, is the
most colorful thing In which Miss
Dean has yet appeared. 1t will be
featured at the Rex Sunday night.
Not since "The Virgin of STAN
boul" of several years ago has the
magnetic Universal star been seen in
such a picturesque role as that of
the heroine of Under Two
Flags" Tod Browning. producer of
many noted pictures. directed Miss
Dean in both there. The spirit and
color of the former is embodied to a
greater degree in the latter.
The French barracks In Algiers
were accurately reproduced at Uni
versal City for Under Two Flags"
Thousands of persons were engaged
for the street scenes. The splendor
of native palace was accurately
caught by the camera; battle is
waged on the desert; there are
scenes which make spectators gasp
at their magnitude and marvel at
their artistry. Through 1t all runs
one of the most dramatic of roman
ces.
The picture was months in the
making and the cast is one of un-
usual excellence. John Davidson,
James Kirkwood and Stuart Holmes,
who have starred in other product
ions, have leading rales In "Under
Two Flags"
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OPPOSE STATE
GAME WARDEN

At meeting held here Tuesday
night by the Douglas county sports
men club, that organization went on
record opposing legislative enactment
recreating the office of state game
warden, as is being proposed by
numerous residents of Ormsby and
Washoe county.
The Douglas county sportsmen con-
tend that there is no requirement ex-
listing for state game warden and
the recreation of that Office will only
add additional tax burdens without
accomplishing and desired results.
This they claim, was the result of
the former plan and 1t is well known
that the office of state game warden
resulted In no betterment to game or
fish conditions in the various Neya-
da counties.
The organization of game and
fish club in every county, such as
has been done here. Is the onyy salts
factory system wherein maximum re-
suits in game PROPAGATION may be OBJ
tanned at minimum expense.
1t was also reported at the meeting
that Commissioner Geo. Fay had puf-
chased sixty more pheasants and the
birds have already reached Minden.
They will be kept in pens until early
lext spring and then liberated.
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let them offer their records. The
Secretary of the Interior insisted that
the price be fixed at $500 per acre,
and in 1919 or 1920 the private land
holders did not agree; instead they
asked the Secretary to relinguish the
mater rights of the United States to
the flood waters, and they said they
would build the reservoirs by private
capital. They could not get water
for all their lands If they held them
in their own hands and the govern
ment built the reservoirs because the
Act of Congress June II, 1902 pro-
hibits the sale of water from gov
ernment project to anyone in excess
of 100 acres. Does anyone dispute
that?
Another thing: The United States
has filed on all the flood waters of
the Carson river for use In connec-
tion with it's other projects. The
United States owns those flood waters,
and 1t cannot give them away any
more than it can give away public
lands or public buildings or anything
else which it owns. The Secretary
of the Interior certainly cannot do
lit; the only possible way would be
for the Congress to pass law, some
thing which it would take years to
do. True, the government could let
Carson Valley use the water until it
needed such water at Lahontan or in
any other reservoir it might build:
that is to say, it is not the policy of
the government to interfere with a
private enterprise unless and until
it can utilize the water. This was
made clear by the 1920 correspond
ence with the Secretary of the In
terror which the three directors have
in their possession.
Now, suppose the United States
builds the Spanish Springs reservoir
near Reno. 1t is reported that this
will not interfere with Carson Valley
but is it not possible that the United
States will then need the flood waters
of the Carson river to fill the Lahon-
tan reservoir? Remember that
spanish Springs reservoir will re-
quire Truckee river water which
now goes to Lahontan. Remember
that the United States may put und-
er cultivation many thousands of ad-
ditional acres, for the arm of the
United States Is long indeed. This
may not be done Immediately, but 1t
may be done someday, and then in
years of water shortage, just when
the water Is needed, the Carson VAL
ley enterprise will be left in the
lurch.
Once more,-and pardon me "if
| say it shouldn't" because they say
| am an outsider and an intermeddler
would it not be worth while to see
il the government will not reconsider
and build the Horseshoe Bend res
ervoir- l have a feeling that | my
self could now accomplish some
thing toward that end. Ii Uncle San
can help out Reno with the Spanish
Springs project, may he not do some
thing for Carson Valley, which he
had under consideration years before
the Spanish Springs project was
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H. E. JEPSEN HN
SERIOUS SHAPE

IL. c. Jepsen. county clerk, who has
been in poor health for the past
number of months. left Sunday for
san Francisco, where he will seek
medical treatment. Mr.. Jepsen ex-
poets to be absent for at least a
month and while on the coast VIII
make his home with his son, Ralph
Jepsen, who resides at Berkeley.
For over twenty years. with scarcely
a day off for recreation, Mr.. Jepsen
has stuck to his office. The close
proved too great even
for the rugged constitution OF this
faithful official, and his friends. for
the past number of months, have
noticed the decline in his physical
condition and urged him at different
times to take a needed rest.
Early yesterday morning a wire
was received by his children at Min
den that their father had underwent
an operation at Lanes hospital for
cancer of the stomach and his con-
dition was alarming. His sons, Hans
and Fred and daughter, Mildred, left
Immediately for his beside. His wife
was with him at the time OF the
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PEOPLES METHODIST CHURCH

Our services the first Sunday of the
year are as follows: Sunday School
at 10 a. m. as usual. To inspire
faithful attendance every scholar will
receive a beautiful Bible picture
arranged In handsome little book
for every Sunday attended.
Sunday morning worship at II a m.
m. Subject for month of January will
be Stewardship. Subject for Sunday
will be: Stewardship Of Prayer.
Text Lord. Teach Us to Pray"
Luke. I'LL. We expect some fine
numbers from our singers.
Epworth League at 6:45 p. m.
Subject will be: Morning Watch. II
will life up mine eyes. Come and
take part In these services.
The Epworth League is starting a
new systematic bible reading course.
At the new years eve league one doz-
en- young people decided for the
course. More will be said about this
at later date.
CARL ]. WELLS, Pastor.
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Peter Heitn,an Hit
By Automobile

Peter Heitman was seriously injur-
ed when struck by an automobile
near the Carson Valley Bank yester-
day afternoon and knocked down, re-
ports the Carson News. The physi-
clan who gave the old gentleman at
tention reported that in addition to
a severe shaking up, Mr.. Heitman's
injuries consisted of abrasions on the
left side OF the head, lump over the
left eye, and a broken collarbone.
Two men, Christensen brothers of
Genoa, were in the automobile at the
time of the accident. They claim
that they were making turn at a
slow rate of speed when Mr.. Heitman
in some manner got in front of the
ear. Brakes were applied but the
pedestrian was knocked down. The
wheels did not pass over his body.
The occupants of the machine picked
up the injured man and at once took
him to a doctor and gave all other
possible help, expressing great regret
at the occurrance.
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YOUNG COUPLE
WE'D AT CARSON

At the Anderson ranch near Car
son City last Thursday afternoon,
Miss Jeanette Anderson became the
bride of Fred H. Frantzen of this
Valley. The marriage ceremony was
performed by Rev. ]. L. Harvey. The
young couple came to Carson Val
ley soon after the marriage where
they will make their future home.
The bride is the second daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. H. M. Anderson and is
well and favorably known both in
Carson and hits Valley.
The groom is the son of Mrs
Louise Frantzen Of this place and
was reared in this Valley. He served
in the World War and upon his re-
turn to this county. took up farming.
Last year ho purchased q portion of
what is known as the Virginia ranch,
and recently completed the erection
of a new home for his bride. He is
well and favorably known here.
Tuesday evening about fifty friend )
of the young couple rendered them a
surprise party at which time the
newlyweds received the congrai lla-
tions of a host of friends.
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TRENT POWER
APPLICATION
TURNED DOWN

Following closely upon the denial
of the Loose power application on the
Walker river by the Federal Power
commission, come an announcement
that the Walter Trent application for
a power permit on the West Fork of
the Carson river has also been de-
MED by the Federal Power Com
mission, according to report re-
ceived here this week.
Trent, several years ago filed an
application with the Public Works
of California, for permission to ap-
propriate waters of the West Carson
river, to be stored In a great reser-
vol In Hope Valley. Through CO.
operation with Carson Valley farmers
and outside capital he hoped to
finance the project. Water. after 1t
had generated electric power, was to
be sold for Irrigation purposes in
Carson Valley.
The West Fork Farmers Union,
composed of farmers who hold water
rights on that stream, filed a protest
against Trent's Application with the
Board of Public Works OF California.
Now that the Federal Power Com
mission has denied the application,
final authority on water and power
application. the West Fork farmers
have no further anxiety of the out
come of such a project.
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James C. Talbot
Taken by Death

The funeral of James B. Talbot,
pioneer stock and sheep grower of
Nevada and Washoe iounty, who died
suddely at his home. 1923 West Se.>
one street, on last Friday night, took
place Tuesday afternoon at o'clock
from the home, says the Reno
Journal.
The Rev. Brewster Adams, pastor
Of the Baptist church, officiated and
interment took place in Mountin View
cemetery.
Mr.. Talbot was "A years old and
popular among all who knew him.
He is survived By his widow, Mrs.
Zula Talbot; two daughters. Mrs.
Zula Hill of Reno and Mrs. lone Car
dinal of Minden; a brother, William
Talbot Of Santa Barbara, and a sis
ter, Mrs. Emma Trivina Of Livermore.
Cal.
Mr.. Talbot was member of
Washoe camp, No. 407, W. o. w. and
members of this organization attended
the funeral.
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HEAVY INCREASE
in TAX RATES

THE increases in state and county
taxes in Nevada during the last
twenty years have been startling"
saws the Nevada Public Economy
League, in an extended report to the
taxpayers of the state made public
Monday.
I'm 1901" says the report, ''the tax
levied for state purposes was 1927, ,13O.
In 1921 1t was $f,220,130 In 1901
taxes levied for county purposes In
Nevada amounted to 1853, 1874. In 1921
taxes levied for county purposes
amounted to s2,942,S3S In other
words for every dollar levied for state
use in 1901 there was levied in 1921
$5.37. and for one dollar levied for
county purposes in 1901 there was
levied In 1921 the sum of $S.19."
The report of the league covers
sixteen printed pages and is larger,
devoted to statistical tables and graph
ic charts, showing the increase that
has occurred In states, county and
school expenses during the past two
decades. 1t was prepared by F. N.
Fletcher. formerly the secretary and
statistican of the Nevada tax COM
mission with the approval of the
Nevada Public Economy League, the
officers OF which are Charles B.
Henderson, president; Walter ]. Har-
ris, vice-president, and George A.
Campbell, secretary-treasurer.
The report states that in 1912 the
total expeditures of the state
amounted to $930,7O1.65 and that in
1921 they amounted to $2,009, 1895
These figures include the funds ap-
portioned by the state to the common
schools, and by emitting these the
expenditures in 1901 amounted to
s719.1S713 and in 1921 to $780,
639.47.
The city and county schools of the
state, says the report, had an en-
rollment of 10.S2S pupils In 1921, and
expended $1,5S9,35S, or $12S.22 per
pupil. In 1912 these same schools
had an enrolment of $3.50 and ex-
pended $625.561, or $76.3S per pupil.
In 1912, according to the league,
the various counties of the state
levied taxes amounting to $1,2S9 100
for county purposes. In 1921, it says
these same counties levied taxes
amounting to $2.942S3S for county
purposes.
The state. the counties and the
cities combined levy taxes, according
to the league, amounting to $S4.44
for every man, woman and child in
the state, which when combined with
the federal income tax, amount tc
more than 500 per capita.
The report expresses its approval
of state and county budget system
endorses a two-cent gasoline tax
levy by the state, and urges taxpay-
ers generally to. interest themselves
in public affairs and thereby obtain
greater economy in public expendi-
lures.
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HoDord Bros. Store
Is Incorporated

Howard Bros, a mercantile con-
cern of this place has been incorpo-
rated under the laws of Nevada for
$4,000, according to papers filed
with the secretary of state.
F. r. Howard and James e.
Hickey are the main stockholders in
the new incorporation.
Howard Bros, established business
in Gardnerville some fourteen years
ago. Starting in limited way the
concern has enjoyed wonderful
growth and is one of the big mercan-
tile establishments of this community.
The business was organized by E. C.
and F. r. Howard, the former selling
his interest recently to James Hickey,
because of continued poor health.
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George Sbringmeyer Declares that Fight
In Project Opposition Has Just Commenced

Record-Couricr: Permit me again
to discuss the proposed Diamond VAL
ley storage project.
| In your December 10Th issue, the
| directors of the pretended irrigation
district, for the most part in mild
and consiliatory manner, request that
before the people pass judgment they
await the scheme in its entirety.
Fair enough. But in the meantime let
US look at the matter from all stand
points. The tone of the December
18th article is quite different from
the faring announcement In your
November 24th issue, an article which
was copied far and wide by the press
of the state,-saying in effect that
it was all over but the shouting.
The letter is signed by the direc-
tors. May | ask whether it was first
submitted for approval to the men,
bers of the district? May l ask
whether the proposal published in
your November oath issue was first
submitted to the members of the dis
trict? The answer to both questions
is in the negative. The trouble is
that the three directors and l.. H.
Taylor have been the whole works."
They have never called a meeting of
the members since the Diamond VAL
ley scheme was conceived, possibly
because the scheme was more easily
conceived than' described. They have
not called the elections for directors
required by law. They have not
even given the farmers the rights of
minority stockholders in corpora
ton. They have forgotten that the
district was voted by the farmers for
the purpose, and the sole purpose of
enabling the United States to build
reservoirs. Now they use 1t for their
own sweet will, without even con-
sulting the farmers or saying "by
your leavei" Small wonder that such
an authority as the office of the
state Engineer the other day told
F. c. Springmeyer that probably the
district was now illegal. Small
wonder that a hot-head who wants to
toot his own horn, Chat is what they
say about mel, goes to bat and wants
to know what is what Somebody
must do the talking, and apparently
1t falls to me to do it.
L Itpedlt Tie VII tNtOio nave Hc'Si
consulted the farmers about any
thing, have never even given them
the rights OF minority stockholders.
They have arrogated to themselves
all powers, rights, duties and funct-
ions. Yet they object to honest 'criti-
cism! There comes time when
someone must speak up, and not
mince words, no matter on whose
toes he treads, no matter whose pride
he hurts. And speak up is what l
propose to do, no matter how loud
the squeal.
Why did not the three directors
and their engineer call the farmers
around the council table before they
announced the scheme to the world
Why did they not give a thought to
the many West Fork farmers whose
farms need drainage rather than
water, Why did they not consider
whether the Fredericksburg farmers
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BISHOP P-TOPAZ
AUTO STAGE Line

Hearings will be held in Los Ange-
les next Thursday on the applica-
tion of the Pickwick stages and Geo.
w. Wilkins for permits to operate
auto lines in which this valley is
concerned, says the Inyo Register,
published at Bishop.
Pickwick stages seek permit to
operate a weekly stage from Los
Angeles to the California
line near Coleville, as part of a
through service to Reno This is
opposed on the ground that the pro-
posed service parallels established
lines over most of the route-the
S. p. as far as Bishop, the o. ".
T. from Lone Pine to Bishop, the
Yosemite-Reno autos from Tioga
north. The Pickwick stages pro-
pose a 10A hour schedule between
Los Angeles and Bishop. Their heavy
cars run at rate that virtually
monopoliZes the road wherever they
may be, and their drivers have the
reputation Of showing a minimum of
regard for the rights of others on
the highways.
wilkins seeks a permit to operate
auto stages between Bishop. NAM
moth and Cunningham, at Mono Lake
This line would fill summer time
need on this slope, over a stretch
now without service. BY connecting
at Cunningham with the Yosemite and
Nevada line, passengers could be as
sured of transportation iu either d.
rectiOn
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Basketball Game To
Be Played Tonight

torium what Is known as the town
basketball team will try conclusions
with the Stewart Indian School
team. The town team is made up of
former basketball stars and include
such players as Lampe, Jepsen,
Clock, Drassler, Bridges, Petersen
and others.
The town team has been in prac-
tice for the past several weeks and
expect to give a good account of
against the hoopsters from the In
dian school.
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Judge Langan Grants
Diuorce at Minden

Judge Frank p. Langan held a
short session of the district court at
Minden Saturday and among other
things granted a divorce to DR. H. ~
Cooper from his wife who resides in
the East on the ground of crulety.
Later In the day Judge Langan
united In marriage DR.. Cooper and
Miss Catherine Hahn. at quiet
wedding solemnfzed in. Minden.
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1923-01-05
kiine-Van Sickle Case
Goes to Supreme Court

Attorney Alfred Chartz. represent
Ing J. Kline. Tuesday filed an appeal
In the supreme court cour at Carson
from the district court of this county.
In the case OF Kline VS.. Van Sickle.
1t will be remembered that the
plaintiff In this action, some months
ago sued James Van Sickle for a
large sum. alleging the alienation OF
his wife's affection. The case was
heard by a jury In the district court
and decided In Mr. Van Sickles
favor.
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Tracy GiUen Certif-
cate of Convenience

The public service commission of
Nevada, at meeting held in Carson
last Thursday, granted the applica-
tion of Roy Tracy for permit to
operate an automobile stage between
Holbrook and the State line on the
Coleville road. Tracy operates a
mail sage beween Coleville and Hol-
brook, connecting at the latter place
with the Anderson sage line.
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Judge Ballard Holds :
Session of Court

Judge Ballard presided over his
first session of the first judicial dis
trict court at Minden Wednesday
afternoon at which time the assault
charge of August Rickmeyer VS.. VIM.
Starke was heard. The matter was
taken under advisement by Judge
Ballard.
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NeU Year is Giuen
Noisy Welcome

The New Year was ushered in at
this place by the booming of fire.
arms. ringing of bells and the shouts
of merry makers who had remained
on deck for the occasion. Those that
had retired were awakened from
sound slumbers many of whom grab
bed a gun of some sort and joined In
the noise-making.
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Basket Ball Teams
Play Reno Tonight

The girls and boys teams of the
Douglas High Schol will go to ReEo
tonight to try conclusions with the
teams of that city in the second game
scheduled for this season. The
teams are materially strengthened
this year and will give the Reno ball
tossers a run for their money. They
go with the determination to win.
and spirited game Is anticipated.
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Heavy Wind Does
Considerable Damage

During the high wind last Satur-
day night a large section of roofing
on the high school building, was
torn loose. and those who have view
ed the damage are of the opinion that
complete new roof will be required
in short time. Temporary repairs
to the damaged section were immed-
lately made.
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LUTHERAN CHURCH NOTES

Saturday, Jan. 6-Instruction for
confirmation at 10 a. m; Saturday
school at 2 p. m.
Sunday, Jan. 7th-English worship
at 10:30 a. m, Sunday School at
$3.50 a. m. The annual meeting of
the voting members of the congrega-
tion will be held Immediately after
the service. Every voting member
should take sufficient interest in the
affairs of his church and attend the
meeting. Election of officers for the
ensuing year will take place.
Make 1928 GO TO CHURCH
YEAR,
Visitors always welcome!
PAUL II. FELTEN, Pastor.
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BORN

ALEXANDRIA, Gardnerville, Ne
vada, January 3rd, 1928, to the
wife of II. Alexander, son.
GODECKE-In Carson Valley, Ne
vada, January 4th, 1923 to the
wife of Clarence Godecke, son.
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HOME DAMAGED BY FIRE

An overheated stove was believed
to have been responsible for a fire In
the home of Mrs. Theresa Peterson
Monday, according to the Carson APP
peal The kitchen of the home was
badly damaged by both the fire and
water
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1923-01-05
BUYS CARSON PROPERTY

Mrs. Bernice Dangberg of Woodford
recently purchased the Swail proper
ty in Carson City, and will probably
erect one or more cottages for rent.
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1923-01-05

Chris Jespersen left yesterday for
San Francisco where he accompanied
shipment of stock from this VAL
ley
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SPEND NEW YEARS IN KENU
H. H. Boone and family spent Sun
day and Monday in Reno as the
guests of Arthur Reading and family.