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The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1923-04-05
COMMISSION WILL MAKE ITS
OWN REPORT

If the state survey commission,
to be formed under the provisions
of a legislative bill which Gov.
Scrugham signed, conducts a
thorough and impartial investiga-
ton into the affairs of the state
government it will be ready to re-
port to the next legislature that
with exceptions in one or two de-
partments the government is being
carried on as cheaply and efficiently
as possible.
The commission can do a great
amount of harm by reporting par
TALLY to the next legislature and its
report must not be based upon per-
sonal prejudices of its Investigators.
If it intends to rely upon an investi-
cation by Secretary F. N. Fletcher
Of the Nevada Public Economy
League it must, of course, expect to
carry Fletcher's prejudices into its
report, for he was at one time en-
ployed in the Capitol and doubtless
he carried some prejudice away with
him when he left.
The most intensive survey should
be made in the educational and
highway departments, the largest
spenders of public funds in the
state. The Appeal agrees with a
great many people that the depart
ment of education could function
just as we'll without the several dis
trict deputy superintendent and
those deputies require quite an ap-
preparation every time the legisla-
ture meets.
Then, too, the highway depart
ment has an excess of deputies"
under various titles without whose
service the state might be able to
struggle along.
If the survey is to be impartial
the commission must be wise in its
selection of surveyors and thought
full in its acceptance of the survey
ors' report. If some prejudiced
person is to be turned loose upon
some departments against which he
holds grudge the commission could
do the state far more good BY
spending its appropriation Of $1O,.
900 in planting thornless cacti.-
Carson Appeal.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1923-04-05
COURT FINDINGS NOT
EFFECTIVE FOR FIVE DAYS

Under the provisions of an act
passed by the recent legislature, at
torneys representing defendants in
contested actions, effective immedi-
ately, will have the opportunity to
study the findings before the final
order or findings is signed by the
court. Heretofore, findings of fact
could be waived only by the parties
interested by failure of the de-
PENDANT to appear, by consent in
writing or orally in open court.
This does not mean, according
to attorneys, that each plaintiff,
in divorce cases for instances, must
wait five days before the decree
actually becomes final, for waiver
is provided for by default, failure
to appear and by both written and
oral consent. In contested cases,
where the court directs the party
to prepare findings, a copy of said
proposed findings shall be served
upon all parties to the action at
least FIVE days before findings shall
be signed by the court, and the
court shall not sign any findings
therein prior to the expiration Of
such five days." reads the amended
portion of the statutes in such
cases.
This, according to w. H. Kennedy,
author Of the act, gives counsel for
the defendant time to study the
findings and make certain that there
is nothing in the findings that were
not testified to in the actual trial
of the case. The act was intro
duced at the request of several
Reno attorneys.-Reno Gazette.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1923-04-05
GOOD TIMES ARE ON THE WAY

GOOD lMES ANE ON LIE wa
We published an interview with
j. M. Fulton, veteran railroad man,
the other day, in which he predicted
that the woolgrower, stockgman, the
farmer and the miner in Nevada
were all on the eve Of better times.
Mr.. Fulton, having charge Of the
Southern Pacifc's freight and pas
senger business in Nevada, is in a
position to know whereof he speaks,
having his finger at all times upon
the main transportation artery of
the state.
In Ely, we are Coue-ing right
along, and conditions are getting
better day by day.
Both the Nevada Consolidated
and Consolidated Copper mines are
adding to their forces and extend
ing their operations at McGill, Ruth
and Kimberly, with many smaller
properties opening up or entering
upon more active programs OF de-
velopment.
The Ely Calumet is pushing its
tunnel steadily to completion, with
plans for an active development
program ahead as soon as the pres
emit workings are finished.
Boston Ely is also carrying for
ward development work on an in
creasingly extensive scale, and with
cheaper freight rates and good
roads, many low-grade properties
in the district, such as the mine at
Ward, will resume activities.-Ely
Times.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1923-04-05
LAHONTAN LAKE LEVEL
is LOWERED FOR SAFETY

FALLON.-Another food over
the dam is expected at the Lahontan
reservoir this year, according to
w. A. Simmons, water master for
the Newlands project. A warm rain
will bring down an excess amount of
water through both the Carson and
the Truckee rivers, said Mr.. Sim
mons.
The gates at Lahontan were
opened a week ago Monday for the
purpose Of lowering the water level.
The water had reached a point three
feet from the top of the dam, and
it is desired as safety measure
to provide against an excessive flow
over the top. Eleven hundred Sec
ond feet are being run off now, with
about three hundred feet used for
irrigation purposes.
Gates at Lake Tahoe are being
closed just a month earlier than last
year on account of an earlier run
off from the foothills. Snow in the
Sierra is much below normal for
this time Of the year. A week ago
the snow depth at the Summit was
seventy-eight inches, although it is
well packed with considerable water
content. Last year there was an
unusually excessive supply, 156
inches on March 20, 1922. Snow
at Summit this year reached the
maximum height Of 100 inches in
January. Continued warm weather
may result in a smaller flow down
the Truckee late in the season, and
there may be occasion to practice
economy in the use of water al
Fernley, Hazen and Swingle Bench
it was indicated.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1923-04-05
THE PASSING OF A SPLENDID
CITIZEN

The body of the late William N.
McGill was laid to rest in the Ely
cemetary by the side of other men,
bers of the family, who had gone
before. His death, following only
a brief illness, came as a great
shock to all residents of White Pine
county, where he had resided for
a half century, and during all of
that time no man can say that he
ever did an unkindly act to a human
being. He was a big man. physi-
cally and mentally and in many
respects was the foremost citizen of
Nevada. He was man of big
ideas combined with thrift and tact,
who accomplished large enterprises
in a broad and liberal manner, as
is attested by the many institutions
in eastern Nevada which he founded
and brought to success. He was a
square man of the western type
and pioneer in the real sense of
the word. He took a deep interest
in all affairs of the community and
state. Had he chosen a political
career, he might have been COVER
nor or United States senator, but
politics did not appeal to his nature
He was prominently builder and
arriving here at an early period in
the history of the state, he saw the
wonderful possibilities offered to all
settlers, hence he confined his en-
ergy and ability to the development
of the country and in this he sue
ceeded even beyond his expecta-
tions. However, he was not ap-
preciated so much for his accomp-
lishments in business way as for
his kindly acts and loyalty to his
friends. No man could have a bet
ter friend or one who was at all
time more willing to lend helping
hand to one in need. His friendship
was not confined to race or creed
as was attested by old Indian Frank
who requested to view the remains
and with tears streaming down his
furrowed cheeks, delivered the fol.
lowing simple eulogy:
"He good man. He give me
money. He give me food. He al.
ways my friend. We all die some
time. I hope he sleep well. Good.
bye, my friend"
To his relatives ad friends, who
are numbered by the legion, il
should be a comfort to know thai
he was taken at the end of a Ions
and well-spent life, and that he hat
always made good and proved hi.
strength and worthines3.
May his noble soul rest in peace
Ely Record.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1923-04-05
THE INTERSTATE HIGHWAY
SITUATION

1t is gratifying to learn that the
state of Utah has agreed, through
her governor, to prosecute the con-
struction of what is called the Wend-
over cutoff, the highway section
which has been blocking automobile
travel to the coast by way of the
old Overland Trail. According to
her officials the sixty-mile stretch
will be completed this year, or early
next year, and so make interstate
traffic possible by what is known as
the Northern Route"
The next thing for Utah to do
is to follow the example of Nevada
and California and establish travel
able" connections with all the other
interstate roads leading from and
into her territory, including the
Lincoln highway, and then allow
overland travel flow where it will.
One of the most unfortunate con-
sequences springing from the forma-
ton of automobile clubs and high
way associations has been their
frequent opposition to the construc-
ton of highway routes in competi-
ton with their own. Their national
officials have not often been guilty
Of this offense but in many instances
their local officials have. As a re-
suit they have frequently retarded
highway development, the presum-
able object of their organization.
1t can be stated truthfully that
Nevada has never lent herself to
any such program. With the limited
means at their command her high
way directors have fairly allotted
the state funds to all the main line
highways, and have fatty refused to
discriminate in favor of or against
any particular route.
The news which comes from Utah
officials with regard to the whole
matter is good news. The Wend-
over route should be built. 1t will
open Northern Utah to valuable
overland travel. 1t will benefit
northern Nevada. And it is hoped
that Utah will go still further by
establishing even better communica-
tons with the Lincoln highway which
is the most important route through
central Nevada.-Reno Gazette.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1923-04-05
COURTS AND CONTEMPT

The Nevada supreme court has
held to be unconstitutional the legis-
lative act of 1918 which provided
that persons guilty of contempt,
committed outside Of the presence
of the courts, are entitled to jury
trials. The courts, according to the
decision, do not derive their powers
to punish for contempt from the
legislature, but from the .constitu-
ton, and any effort Of the former
to interfere Herewith is an abridg-
ment of the courts inherent"
power. The courts, according to
their own construction of things,
possess this inherent power, in the
absence of specific constitutional
or statutory words to that effect,
and so we have another evidence Of
an unwritten constitution in this
country of ours.
According to the legal fraternity
and the courts this is good law.
However, the fact remains that in
many instances judges in this coun-
try have UNANIMOUSLY abused this
power by citing persons for con-
tempt for making offensive remarks
about them, and then rendered
judgment after acting as complain
ant, prosecutor and the trial court
Cases of this character are not un-
common. Such procedure is heroi.
cally defended by the bar and the
bench, which maintain that it mus,
be continued in order to enforce
respect for the courts and their de.
cisions.
It was in an effort to establish
protection for citizens against ar
abuse Of this power that the act
of 1913 was enacted. According tt
the supreme court of the state nc
such remedy exists short of a con
stitutional amendment.-Reno Ga
zette.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1923-04-05
Gun Club Organized

The Virginia City Gun Club has
recently been organized in Virginia
City with about 20 members and
an active season is being planned.
Blue rocks and shells have already
been ordered, and the selection Of a
range will be made later. The club
is in communication with different
clubs in the state, including Yer
ington and Fallon and it is planned
to hold several match shoots during
the summer. Anyone interested and
desiring to join the club should
communicate with ]. S. Clark at the
Delta or the Sawdust corner.-Vir-
ginia City Chronicle.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1923-04-05
IS GOOD FOR OFFICE
HOLDERS

Governor Scrugham's veto Of a
legislative act which would post
pone operation of the old age PEN
sion law of Nevada until 1925, or
until another legislature would be
given opportunity to either reject
or approve the law, viii come az a
pleasant surprise to sponsors Of the
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1923-04-05
To Improve Branch Line

TO Improve brAucH H-iue-
Steel has been ordered and work
will start soon for improvements on
the branch line of the Southern
Pacific between Hazen and Fallon,
according to J. Buckley, local agent.
The road will not only be bal
lasted along the entire right of
way, but heavier rails will replace
the lighter steel now in use. This
work will not be finished until
next fall, it is believed.
Another improvement contem-
plated for early work is installation
of an electrically-controlled gate at
the crossing on lower Maine street
Churchill County Eagle.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1923-04-05
Injured by Fall from Horse

Injured by Fall from Horse
Deputy Eheriff Stanley Reed was
thrown from a horse at McGill and
painfully injured. Deputy Reed, who
in his younger days, was one Of the
best broncho busters in the country
is getting too heavy for riding
While using a horse yesterday that
had never been broken for roping
purposes, he put his rope on a COW
with the result that the horse fell
and Stanley was badly bruised be-
fore he could clear himself.-Ely
Times.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1923-04-05

Pasture Grasses Good Feed
Pasture grasses are better summer
feed for cattle, there will be an
increase in butter fat production by
pasturing and feeding silage, and
efforts to get away from the all
alfalfa diet are worthy of en-
couragement, according to the coun-
ty agent, A. ]. Reed.
On one and one-ffth acres of
pasture, three cows are kept for five
months a year at the experiment
farm, said Mr.. Reed. At the aver
age butter-fat production of rs
pounds to the COW in Churchill
county, this pasture has been bring
ing a gross yield of 500 an acre.
This feed was supplemented with
alfalfa hay, allowance for which has
been made in this figure.-Churchill
County Eagle.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1923-04-05
Geo. B. Russell Sell. N.tatorium-

The Elko Natatorium, which has
been under many different manage
ments during it's career as a place
of public amusement, has changed
hands once more, according to an
announcement made by George B.
Russell, who was the original owner
of this pleasure resort.
Mr.. Russell has disposed Of his
property to Jack Garbarini, for
merly manager of the Commercial
Hotel, and Mr.. Garbarini took over
his recently acquired property i'm
mediately.
Mr.. Russell has owned this prop
erty since it was built some four
years ago, and the news of his
disposition of this property came as
somewhat of a surprise to his
friends in this city who were under
the impression that he intended
keeping the Hot Springs and manag-
ing it himself for some time.
Mr.. Russell, when questioned as to
his plans for the future, stated that
it was his intention to stay around
Elko for at least month, settling
up various business matters here,
and that in all probability he would
then go to the western part of the
state where he has several different
propositions under consideration
Elko Free Press.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1923-04-05

Automobiles over the Summit-
Two Jewett automobiles quietly
passed through Placerville up
the highway, in an endeavor to
make the record of being the first
two cars to cross over the summit
and into Lake Tahoe for this sum-
mer said the Placerville Republican.
The cars slipped through town with
out letting anyone know of THEN
intentions.
1t was their plan to go to the
deep snow last night, and then start
early in the morning while the
snow was still frozen and slip over.
But they expected to have a good
days work even at that, although it
is expected that they will win
through
The trip is being made as an ad-
vertisement and record for the first
cars to buck the snow and mud and
go over the top.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1923-04-05

Pedro Carrese, Mexican, who was
held to answer in connection with
the alleged shooting of Frank Jones,
colored, at Valley Pass a week ago.
was brought to Elko to await trial
in the district court, probably on a
charge of manslaughter. There are
no other cases to come before the
court at the present time and it is
probable that jury will be drawn
for this case and the case tried some
time this month, say officials.-Elko
Free Press.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1923-04-05
Tom Scott Resigns

Tom Scott Resigns
Tom Scott, memeber of the Ne
vada prohibition enforcement force
for thirteen months, sent to Captain
Donnely his resignation, to take
effect March 81. The letter gave
no reason for the action.
Mr.. Scott, while in Carson, had
little to say about his decision to
leave the force, although he indi-
Gated that he has had his fill Of
watching and apprehending violators
of the national prohibition law. He
is a resident of Sparks, but contem-
plates moving to Santa Cruz, Cali
fornia.-Carson Appeal.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1923-04-05
Files Incorporation Papers-

Articles Of Incorporation were
filed today at the secretary Of
states office of the Comstock
Merger Mines Inc, by Attorney
George B. Thatcher of Reno. The
company is a Delaware company
incorporated in the sum of $780,
100000, and the home office is
given as Wilmington Delaware. The
incorporators are Lewis P. Jubien,
Frank w. Smith and Geo. M. Mat
tuck, all of New York City. The
filing fee was $1,350.-Virginia
City Chronicle.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1923-04-05

After listening to objection of
Manager Blackwell Of the Grand
theatre to the present method of
collecting a city license from him
while none is being collected from
Armory hall, the board of city
trustees ordered that an ordinance
be drawn to require payment of a
license fee for all dances at the
hall except those given by charity,
educational or religious organiza-
tions.-Carson Appeal.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1923-04-05

Big Increase in Past Year
Earnings of the Tonopah Exten-
sion Mining Company for the year
ending March 20, 1928, are esti-
mated at 1928, 900, or equivalent to
about al cents a share on the out
standing stock amounting to l.
392, 800 shares. This estimate COM
pares with $100,512 in 1922 and
S261,616 in 1921.-Tonopah Times.
Seven Blocks leased in Mine
Seven leased blocks are being de-
veloped in the Florence, the largest
amount of work being done in the
Bankers and Red Hill, where I'M
developed areas below the old slopes
are being Observation-Disclosures
Tribune.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1923-04-05

The passing of John R. Jones,
superintendent of the Monarch Pitts
burgh Mining Company at his resi-
dence on the corner of Bryan
avenue and Ellis street, has cast
gloom over Tonopah and deep, sin
cere sorrow is expressed to his de-
voted wife, who survived a kind
and loving husband.
The deceased had just recovered
from an attack of flu and a week
ago was stricken with pneumonia
and succumbed to that malady.-
Tonopah Bonanza.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1923-04-05

Mrs. C. Beatty went to Reno to
see her son Arthur, who was taken
to a hospital following an accident
at the Floriston mill. The extent
of the lads injury was not stated in
the message. The boy has met with
q series of accidents. He was in
jured in a Tonopah mine. Next he
was hurt at the Mound House
quarry. Later he fell from a horse
and suffered broken ieg.-Carson
News.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1923-04-05
Allen Appointed State Engineer

Robert A. Allen, appointed state
engineer by Governor Boyle to sue
coed j. G. Scrugham after the lat
ter's resignation preceding the cam
paign last year, has been reap
pointed by Governor Scrugham for
a full term of four years. Generally,
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1923-04-05
Hog Trespass Case

After hearing arguments in the
Ellisondoberry Anderson trespass
case Judge w. T. King ordered in
the justice court that Ellisondoberry
pay Anderson $40 for trespass of
the formers hogs and that Ander-
son pay court costs and attorney
fees.-Carson Appeal.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1923-04-05

the re-appointment was expected,
though in some quarters it was for
time thought that the plum might
be given to a new man.-Carson
News.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1923-04-05
Doctor Pays SIPS Fine

Chief Of police Calvin and depu-
ties raided the office Of DR.. Will B.
Shore, in the State Bank building
and placed him under arrest for
disturbing the peace. When the
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1923-04-05
Sheen in Good Condition

Sheep in Good Condition
]. C. Riodan reports the trailing
mort of the sheep which have been
wintering in the south and in most
cases the sheep are in good condi-
ton and appeared to have wintered
well.-Ely Times.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1923-04-05

lTa0hnk kNCcOC0-
The Nevada potato market is
doomed unless more up-to-date grad
ing and packing methods are in
situted by the growers.
This is the consensus Of opinion
of San Francisco, Oakland and Sac
ramento wholesale produce dealers
who have replied to letters from
the state farm bureau requesting
their analysis of the potato industry
in Nevada.
The monopoly that Nevada and
Oregon maintained over the coast
markets from January to June has
passed, these dealers assert, and
will never be the same again. Idaho
and Colorado, the smaller produc-
ing states, are looking to California
as a market for several thousand
CARROTS Of potatoes yearly.-Churc.
hill County Eagle.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1923-04-05
Shoots Traffic Officer

Donald R. Rothrock, former at
torney of this state, whose domestic
and other troubles occupied Washoe
county courts for several months, is
being held in the county pail at
Phoenix, Arizona, on a charge of
assault with intent to kill, which
charge may later be changed to
first degree murder, it depending on
the outcome of injuries sustained
March FL, by C. M. Rhoads, traffic
policeman of Phoenix, who was shot
by Rothrock.-Reno Gazette.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1923-04-05

The case of Kate Gibbons against
Alice Martin as Administrative of the
estate of j. o. Birmingham, de-
ceased; Fred A. Gushing and Jose
Bell Cushing, his wife, was on trial
in federal court before Judge E.
S. Harrington last week. Land is
involved in the litigation. Attorneys
who appeared in court were Frank
H. Norcross and George B. Thatcher
for the plaintiff, and Samuel Plat
and George L. Sanford for the de-
fendants-Carson News.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1923-04-05
Syndieate Nears 3o36 Depth

Syn0sCate wears SVSU DePsn
For nearly two weeks the Syndi-
cate crew has been drilling steadily
and nearing the former depth of
1925 feet. Below the cement the
new casing is down 3035 feet with
the drill underreaming.
It is the plan at the Syndicate to
try to develop the oil showings that
appeared along the last 100 feet Of
the old hole. Perforated casing has
been provided for this purpose.
The Lahontan drill has been shut
down for a few days during which
time the crew has been moving a
string Of 8-inch casing to the well
This will be used providing occasion
for its need should arise.-Churchil
County Eagle.