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The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1923-03-01
MAKING VOTING COMPULSORY

1t is a trite saying that you cam
not make a man good by law. 1t is
also true that you cannot improve
his citizenship by compelling him
to vote. Several states have under
advisement compulsory clause with
a penalty for the man or woman
who does not think enough of citi-
zenship and the franchise of free
dom to go and vote.
1t is difficult to see how the
quality of the vote could be in
creased by the quantity or that the
volume of voting can possibly ac-
complish anything for the benefit of
the country. 1t was the complaint
a few years ago that the naturaliza-
ton laws were too lax. An alien
had hardly wiped the last spray of
the ocean from his whiskers before
he was hurried to a naturalization
office, given his naturalization pa
pers and a ballot thrust into his
hand. More stringent laws have
stopped this abuse of the franchise.
For the good of the country all
effort is being made to teach the
naturalized citizen something about
the country in which he lives be-
fore permitting him to be used as
a tool of some padrone or political
boss.
But, no matter whether the voter
is native or foreign born, the right
to exercise the franchise, should
be purely voluntary. When man
or woman goes to the polls to avoid
a penalty they are not trying to
serve the state. They are just go
ing through the motion of a mean
lngless ceremony. The movement.
apparently grows out of the efforts
made at exciting election to "get
out the vote" AT every election
there is always a tremendous stir
all through the party organization
Canvassers are sent out, lists of
electors with their probable politics
are made, and on election day every
vehicle that can be pressed into
service is utilized to bring people
to the polls. 1t is an expensive
piece of business, and, no doubt
some bright politicians have figured
out that by putting on little
pressure, the business of getting out
the vote would be facilitated. One
of the most interesting experiments
IN this direction would be where the
voter would be left to his own
devices on election day. The issues
might be presented and his interest
aroused, if he has any interest to
be aroused, and then he might be
permitted just once, to do as he
oleases. As such an unheard of pro.
'eedng will not be attempted by
he managers of any political party
is perfectly safe to speculate or
the results. The whole purpose and
plan of campaign is in bringing
out the vote. This seems to be
BASED on the assumption that poll.
teal lethargy is normal state OF
affairs, and that considerable
| percentage of the electorate mus
be induced to go to the polls, either
by such psychological devices as APP.
pealing to patriotism, party loyalty
to the necessity of saving the coun.
try or to the simple appeal of sell
interest or by the physical device
of a cattle round-up-collecti
voters in vehicles and driving them
to the polls-on the certainty that
there is a certain percentage OF
those people who would not take the
trouble.-Tonopah Tins.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1923-03-01
Stay of Execution Granted

A stay of execution was last week
granted Thomas Russell, Mexican
murderer through the action of
the state supreme court, according
to word received here Saturday by
attorney Chester French, who is
perfecting the appeal to the su-
preme court in hopes of saving the
convicted slayer of Mamie Johnny
from meeting his doom at the hands
lof the state some time in the future.
--Elko Free Press.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1923-03-01
Displaying Wisdom

The general impression that Min
den and Gardnerville are bitter
rivals is myth. Both towns have
too much at stake and one relies
upon the other to such an extent
chat hard-headed business men have
long since forgotten and buried
their bitterness.-Gardnerville Re-
courd-C Courier.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1923-03-01
Wind PLAYS Prank

One of the freak pranks of the
'twister" Monday morning, hap
pened at Minden, when it lifted a
wagon loaded with hay over six
foot fence without even marring
he fence. Ed Millar, of Millar's
Dairy, left the load of hay on the
outside of the feed lot Sunday
evening. Monday morning the hay
was scattered around the corral.
so was not damaged.-Gardnerville
Recor-Courier.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1923-03-01
Victims of Shooting

Mrs. margaret and Gracian Ell
chebarren, who were shot Saturday
night by Martin margaret, imme-
diately after arriving on the train,
are reported to be getting along
nicely with each having an excellent
chance to recover from their wounds
margaret, who shot himself
through the body and in the head,
is doing as well as could be expected
under the circumstances and stands
4 fair chance of getting well.-Ely
Times.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1923-03-01
SILVER AND BRITISH CAPITAL

The silver mines of the United
States, together with the mines on
the North American continent
owned or controlled by American
capital, produce in excess of 80 per
cent of the new silver which flows
annually into the world trade.
India and China have been the
largest buyers of silver. England
governs India and exercises prac-
tical dominion of Chinese finance
through the operation of nearly
two hundred exchange banks in
China.
England, in the South African
Rand, is the worlds largest producer
of gold and has shown a sympathy
with the problems of gold produc-
tion-naturally enough-which has
been apparent in her attitude to-
ward silver
The coming of English capital to
develop the "Middle Mines" in a
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1923-03-01
Transfer of Manager

Louis C. Huber, manager of the
Reno branch of Sherman-Clay &
Company for the past four years,
departed for Stockton to become
associated with the branch in that
city. w. A. Macdonald has been
placed in charge of the Reno store.
He is from Modesto.-Reno Ga
zette.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1923-03-01
Leadville Mill to Start

The enlarged flotation mill of the
Leadville Mines company in north
ern Washooe county will be ready to
operate about March 5, according to
report made to President A. A.
Codd by F. A. Elliott, superintend-
ent of the mine. The inside shaft
from the tunnel level is being sunk
below the 400-foot level at the rate
of five feet a day. At 500 feet a
station will be cut, connection made
with the ore fissure and ground
opened for stopin. The shaft is
to be continued to the 600-foot
level. Plenty of ore is available on
the 400 level to keep the mill sup
piled while the 500 is opened. The
mine product runs about 20 per
cent lead and 30 ounces silver per
ton. The enlarged mill will handle
SO to 60 tons per day.-Goldfield
Tribune.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1923-03-01

Consolidation of Offices Opposed
The board of commissioners OF
Washoe county have gone on re-
cord as being opposed to the meas
ure pending in the Nevada legisla-
ture providing for the consolidation
of the office of state bank examiner
and state auditor.
At the meeting of the board held
in the morning the clerk was in
strueted to write letter to the
legislature to the above effect.
An order was issued directing that
the operating room at the county
hospital be opened to all physicians
of Washoe county,. providing appli-
cation be made in writing to the
board.-Reno Journal.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1923-03-01

Rhyolite Depot For Monument
Mrs. Foss, one of the survivors
of the Rhyolite boom, was so
deeply affected by the report that
men were going TO dismantle the
old Rhyolite railroad depot after
it was sold at sheriff sale that she
came all the way from the southern
end of the county to bid in the
building for $204. Mrs. Foss pro-
poses retaining possession SO the
building may be preserved as a
monument to the departed glory of
the Bulfrog metropolis. Other
bidders were Charles A. Reno, of
Pioneer, and A. L. Lidwell, of
Springdale.-Tonopah Times.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1923-03-01

Sheriff Nicholson left Saturday
morning with Dawn Margaret Will
liams, convicted of manslaughter,
and Geo. f. Hoiton Jr., convicted of
embezzlembent, to convey abe pris-
oners to Carson City where they
will begin the serving of their terms
in the state penitentiary. Ely
Times.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1923-03-01
OPINIONS OF OTHER NEVADA EDITORS
Excerpts from Editorial Expressions in Nevada and
Other Publications, Showing Trend of Public
Sentiment in Other Places

great silver camp may, readily
enough, work to establish a power
full "friend in court" at the great
London silver mart.-Reno Journal.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1923-03-01

violating the Mann white slave act,
was lodged in the Reno county jan
to await the action of the federal
grand jury. Irvine was held to the
United States court by Commits
sioner Human at Las Vegas fol-
lowing his arrest, wherein he is
charged with having kidnapped
Angel Bentz, 17-year-old girl
living at Chandler, Arizona.-Reno
Gazette.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1923-03-01
Rochester Mine Makes Shipment

The Rochester Silver Corporation
of Rochester made a very good
showing in the bullion market this
week for the first half of February,
which represented fifteen bars of
bullion aggregating 29,900.67 ounces
of gold and 1900 ounces of silver.
The mine conditions are very fav-
orable and are expected to continue
at the present rate of production.
Reno Gazette.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1923-03-01
Kills Mad Dog

A rabid dog, resembling an Are
dale, which had caused lots of
trouble in the vicinity of the Mines
hospital, was shot dead by Officer
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1923-03-01

White Slavery Charged
Frank c. Irvine, charged with
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1923-03-01
Engineer Blamed For Death

A verdict holding the engineer
responsible for the death of Rich
ard Busch employed by the Tono-
pah Divide mine, was returned by
the jury empaneled by Coroner
David Coleman. The finding,
signed by Henry Earl, Joe Peters
and Carl Seagreen, was as follows
"The deceased, Richard Busch,
came to his death by being lowered
into the (sump) water and drowned
which act was committed through
the carlessness of the engineer, in
that he allowed the cage to descend
about one turn of the cable drum
too far. The Tonopah Divide Min
ing company is exonorated from all
blame.-Tonopah Times.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1923-03-01
CURRENT EVENTS AS REPORTED BY
EXCHANGES FROM ALL PARTS
OF THE STATE
OF THE STATE


Charles J. Kelley in rear of the
fire station. Deputy Sheriff Van
Vleet was called to a house on
Prospect Street where he found the
dog in a kitchen. 1t was said that
the animal had entered through an
open door and boldly stood up at
table with his paws in the food
laid out for breakfast. Van took
the intruder to police headquarters
where he was turned loose in the
rear of the fire station. In a short
time the dog began frothing at the
mouth and swapping at imaginary
enemies. Officer Kelley then made a
lariat and caught the animal around
the neck and with one shote dis
patched him.-Tonopar Times.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-07-18
CANAAN

Benjamin Collins of Skowhegan
has purchased the house owned by
Mrs. Levi Bean, which he will use for
summer home. Mr.. and Mrs. Or
wood Whitehouse, who have been
renting the place, will move next
week to Norridgewock, where he has
employment. Friends and neighbors
are very sorry to have them leave
town.
DIR. and Mrs. Charles Brock of
Waltham, Mass. are guests of Mr..
and Mrs. Alpheus Mason.
Miss Doris Cover Of Lewiston is
visiting her aunt, Mrs. Alice Sails
bury. Miss Cover is also entertain
ing lady friend from Lewiston.
Miss Bessie Crocker was operated
upon at Somerset hospital, Monday
and is getting along finely.
Mrs. Beulah Holt of Augusta Is
visiting relatives in town.
Amos Nelson of Portland is Wis
iting his parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
Nelson.
Misses May and Emma Goodwin,
teachers in Massachusetts,, are pass
ing their summer vacation at their
home.
Miss Lucie Burrill went to Show
hegan, Tuesday for a visit with her
niece. Mrs. Ray Ellis.
Mrs. Harry Whitman Of Medford,
Mass, is visiting her mother, Mrs.
Mary Holt.
Miss May Goodwin returned Mon
DAY from Greenville, where she has
oeen visiting friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-07-18

Hampshire, supervisor of the White
Mountain National Forest, spoke.
Mr.. Yarnall outlined the extent OF
this New England National Forest
and gave 0 brief history of Its estab-
Iishment. Mr.. Yafnall stated that
up to a few years ago the season IN
the White Mountains was only two
or possibly two and one half months
long but that now with the intro
duction of winter sports that this
season was greatly prolonged. The
most startling fact that he brought
for tn was that although this forest
had about 100000 visitors annually
very few fires were occurring. To
those who do not believe that educat-
ing the public can be done this Is a
very heartening fact. Human nature
can not differ so widely that such a
result cannot be obtained In this
State.
TO conclude the evenings discus
sion Mr.. Eaton introduced Barring.
ton Moore of New York, secretary OF
the National Parks Committee. Mr.:
Moore did not speak at any great
length but he brought information
that is very much needed by all VINO
are interested in forestry in any de-
gree at all. :.
Saturday dawned cloudy, but 1t
was not wet enough to dampen the
ardor of those who engaged in water
sports. Canoe races, fly casting and
log burling were participated in on
this day. Saturday evening con-
cluded the field days with dance:
The enthusiasm is great for
another combined meeting next year
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BINGHAM

PLEASANT RIDGE-Dr. and Mrs.
Hall from New York City arrived at
Rowe Pond Camps Sunday, coming by
auto.
Mr.. and Mrs. Erwin Steward and
three children from Arson and Ira
Ellingwood of Bangor were weekend
guests of Mrs. Alma Martin.
Mrs. Emma Healy has moved to her
farm and July 18th three ladies from
Brooklyn, N. Y, arrived to occupy the
cabins for the next few weeks. Miss
Maysie Griffith, also of New York,
will arrive August 1 by auto. At
present Miss Griffith is at the White
Mountains. Mrs. Willie Martin fur
nishes meals for the guests at Mrs.
Healy's.
Mr.. and Mrs. Percy Steward and
children of Moscow were weekend
guests of his parents. Mr.. and Mrs.
Eli Steward. Master Robert is re-
covering nicely from the recent throat
operation which he underwent last
week at K. v. Hospital. Skowhegan.
Mrs. Emma Steward of Madison
passed the weekend with her mother,
Mrs. Della Gumbleton in Moscow.
where her little sons. Stanley and Will
ton Steward. are being cared for.
Ellsworth Martin has purchased q
new touring car.
Bernard whitney Of North Arson
and Mr.. Tapley from Augusta were
business callers in this place Saturday.
C. c. Rollins. ST., passed last Sun
day with his daughter in Augusta.
Chris Rollins and sons are to cut the
hay on the John Bray farm.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harley Robinson went
to Canada one day last week, return
ing the next.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Greenlaw and
children passed the weekend with
relatives in Arson and called on friends
in Oakland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-07-18
Forces of Islam
Crush Hinduism
Is Poets Prediction

Calcutta, June ia. p. by Mail.)
Sir Rabindranath Tagore, Bengal
poet and 1913 recipient of the Nobel
Prize for Literature. says in an inter-
view that on his last visit to America
in 1920 he was greatly shocked and
disappointed by the selfish, national
istic spirit which he found, and that
he did not intend to visit the coun-
try again. With regard to Indian
affairs, the poet predicted that the
Mohammedans would soon gain
supremacy over the Hindus, bringing
India again under Mohammedan rule.
Tagore was found at his home and
school at Shantiniketan (the abode
of Peace), which is about four and
half hours by rail from Calcutta.
When asked If he intended ever to go
back to Europe and America, the
poet said that while his first visit to
America, in 1916, had led him to be-
lieve that the United States had be-
come so powerful and so advanced
in civilization that sic would be able
to avoid war herself and would also,
by economic pressure, be able to pre-
vent long conflicts between other
nations, his last visit had brought
only shock and disappointment. The
country was war-mad, he said. and
without the patience to listen to
philosophers, poets or dreamers.
II any afraid many Of the things /
had to say were unpopular" ne
added, because an inter - spirit of
nationalism was sweeping America.
I am opposed to nationalism in every
form. For me every question Is an
international one. The press and
public men were clamoring for what
thew called hundred percent Amer
icanism' All, but that is danger
Gus pattern"
In answer to questions regarding
the conquest of Mohammedanism
over his own religion of Hinduism.
ut is possible" he said, "that Hin
duism may be a religion of the past
before many years. and the inhabi-,
tants of India converted to Islam by
force. And who knows but that 1T
might be a good thing for Irdia If the
Mohammedans were to overrun it
again?
Hinduism is religion of pacifism.
while the teachings of Mohammed
transform even our peaceful Hindus
into fanatics with o. lust to fight.
Even now Mohammedanism is
spreading rapidly in India. The
latest figures show that there are
more Mohammedans here in Bengal
today than there are Hi1dus. So, if
the go eminent falls into the hands
of the Indian people it probably will
mean Mohammedan rule again. But
even that would be preferable to the
present government, because it
would be government by our own
kindred"
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BENTON

Mrs. Watson of Fairfield is visiting
at the home Of Mr.. and Mrs. Edward
Parker.
Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert Beech Of
"aterville were Sunday callers at the
home of their daughter, Mrs. Clair
Brown.
Mrs. Clyde Williams has returned
to her home in Winslow after visiting
relatives and friends in town.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lloyd Harmon have
returned to their home in Clinton
after passing the weekend with
Mrs. Harmon's mother, Mrs. James
Warren.
Mrs. Edward Spencer has returned
from a visit with friends in Sears
mont.
Mrs. Alice Harvey Of Chelsea.
Mass, and Mrs. Clarence Jewell and
Mrs. B. E. Ramsey of Monticello,
Aroostook county are guests of Mr.
and Mrs. J. E. Jackson.
The Misses Verna and Erma Cur
tbs have returned from Sidney
where they have been visiting rela-
tives.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Reed have re-
turned from Portland where they
have been on a business trip.
Herman Lovejoy, who is employed
in Dexter. passed Sunday with his
mother, Mrs. Sadie Lovejoy.
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1" Another Next Year"
SuuaW Mountains Word

Last week end witnessed the COM
bined summer field days of the
Maine Sportsmen's Fish and Game
Association and the Maine Forestry
Association at Squaw Mountain Inn
upon Moosehead Lake. Proprietor
Crafts has charmingly brought out
one of the most naturally beautiful
spots imaginable. Thursday dawned
bright and beautiful and all roads
led to Squaw Mountain Inn.
Thursday night about 80 people
assembled in the hotel lobby and
Hon. Alfred X. Ames of Machias,
president of the Maine Forestry AS
ISOLATION. called the meeting to or
der as presiding officer. After few
remarks and short address of well
come President Ames introduced
Mrs. Grace Thompson of Bangor,
county president of the Forestry
Association and for years actively
connected with the work of the
Women's Clubs of Maine, as the
speaker upon organization for the
protection of our forests and their
wild life. Mrs. Thompson is an able
speaker and successfully brought
home to the gathering that this
State is not mere inert mass
bounded by imaginary lines, but
living, breathing body of alert in
dividuals who aim to develop and
possess, every human characteristic,
and that only through the organiza-
tiop of these individuals could re-
suits that are desirable and needed
be obtained"
President Ames read a letter from
Governor Baxter who regretted ms
inability to be present at the meet
ing as he was at that time travelling
through the wilds of Maine in a tour
Of inspection of this States north
ern resources.
President Ames then introduced
John M. Briscoe. professor of fores-
try at the University of Maine, as
the speaker upon Public Education
in Conservation. Professor Briscoe
is well known throughout Maine as
one who speaks with authority upon
such subjects.
The climax of the evenings discus
sion was made by Phillip w. Ayres
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of Boston, Forester Of the Society
for Protection of New Hampshire.
Mr.. Ayers subject was Forests anc
Recreation. His ideas and the sue
cess that he has made of them in New
Hampshire show the work that can
be done in Maine through organized
effort and should be source of in
spiration to Maine citizens. Mr..
Ayres certainly inspired and en-
Unused his audience.
Friday dawned clear and warm and
soon the pop of guns and pistols adj
vised that the days program of COM
petitive shooting had commenced.
The various rifle, pistol and trap
shooting events proceeded with en-
thusiasm and demonstrated that
skill with firearms in Maine is by no
means lost art.
President Hill was so engrossed
in summarizing up the days winners
that it was necessary to make sub
stitution in the evening program.
Louis Eaton of Calais, a director Of
the Maine Forestry Association. was
the presiding officer in place of
President Hill. Mr.. Eaton called the
meeting to order and about one hum
bred prepared themselves for the
evening olSCuSSlOIl. AS lu0 IlTSl
speaker Mr.. Eaton introduced John
Francis Sprague of Dover Foxcroft,
editor of Sprague's Journal of Maine
History. Mr.. Sprague delved a bit
into history and portrayed the dam
age done in this State to forests and
game by fire. His historical descrip-
lions were received with great inter-
est and he very successfully proved
that vigilance and care were essen
tial to the well being of our forest
resources and their wild life.
Ira T. Yarnall Of Gorham, New
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Joseph c. ViIes
NORRIDGEWOCK

Mrs. Sophia Hall is very feeble.
She has closed her house and gone to
the home of her nieces, Misses Mu-
settle and Jennie Stale, where she will
be cared for.
Miss Abbie Morrow. who teaches
in Berea college, Kentucky. has ar
rived in town and will pass 'her va
cation with her sisters at the Mer-
row home on Mechanic street.
Mrs. Sara Frederic is having her
house painted. Fred Gibbs is doing
the work Among others, who have
been having their houses newly
painted are, Fred Thompson, Bern
ard Carr, George Carr and Henry
Hussey.
DIR. William Taylor was the week
end guest of his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. D. f. Taylor.
Miss Edna Taylor of Maiden,
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Ruby Nedeau and sister Maryana
Of South street, returned Monday
from Squirrel Island. whee they have
been visiting for few weeks in the
summer home Of Mr.. and Mrs. Dean
OF Augusta. Miss Ruby formerly
was employed by the Deans for sew
eral years.
Aviator Turgeon. who made his
first flight at Lakewood this year on
Sunday, will make daily flights from
now on.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Barnard OF
Lewiston are in town called here by
the illness Of Mr.. Barnards mother,
Mrs. Elizabeth Barnard.
Mrs. George French and daughter,
Miss Esther, left Tuesday for Bath
to visit with Mrs. French's mother,
who is i'll. From Bath Miss French
will go to Portland and Bridgewater
for a weeks stay.
Mr.. Rutherford of Calais.
nephew of Mrs. Charles Plummer OF
the middle road, who has been in
town to attend the funeral OF her
son, Carl, returned to Calais Tues
day.