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The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1923-02-08
WOULD PUT END
TO PRIMARY LAW

That determined effort will be
made during the coming session OF
the legislature to repeal the direct
primary election law and provide
for the convention system of max
ing nominations was indicated dur
ing the week by State Senator
John A. Miller, who was in Reno
from Hawthorne on a business mis-
sion, says a Reno exchange. "Any-
one who has made this state twice
in a political campaign must be i'm
pressed with the fact that really
tremendous undertaking has been
consummated and one that in its
exactions discourages much good
timber from entering into politics.
II seems possible to evolve a plan
that would enable US to make nomi-
nations by vote of delegates without
falling into the hands of the So
called political BOSSES"
Senator Miller's plan Gin the
rough" calls for an enactment
which would take the people back to
the convention system but from the
bosses" would take altogether the
use of proxies. 1t is Miller's belief
that the wiping out of the proxy
evil in the convention system would
better it materially. To induce at
tendance on the part of delegates, it
is the idea of the Mineral county
senator that it would be very well
that the state or county as the
ease might be, pay the travelling ex-
penses of the respective delegates.
He figures that the coost of the pres
ent system to the taxpayers is SO
very great that such an expense as
he proposes would come distinctly
under the head of the word "econ-
omy," which Miller has made IA
nous throughout the length and
breadth of his native state. The
delegates, under his tentative plans.
would be selected in the respective
counties by way of a local primary.
Whether the Miller Plan, "vamped
or re-vamped," goes through the
legislature, it seems certain that
there will be considerable discussion
therein with respect to a change
in the method that we now pursue
in the matter of making nomina-
tons for public office-the method
which makes it necessary for a can
didate for state office to travel s.
900 miles and dance fifty thou
sand. Nina Miner.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1923-02-08
OVERLAND TRAIL
To MEET IN ELk0

w. w. Goodin, president Of the
Overland Trail club, and residing at
Lovelock, has sent out his official
call for the sixth annual meeting
of that organization to be held on
March 1924, says the Elko Free
Press.
1t is planned on this occasion to
bring together all the county Off
Gals along the highway in Northern
Nevada and California, who are in
terested in the early completion of
the Victory highway between Salt
Lake City and San Francisco.
The purpose Of this meeting Ia to
maintain that spirit in harmony and
cooperation which has resulted in
the several states designating this
road as a national highway and to
devise ways and means Of immedi-
ately improving it. Many speakers
from California, Utah and Nevada
have accepted invitations to be pres
ent and address, the meeting.
The Wendover rout and It's early
completion will be one of the mat
ters considered. Everyone inter-
ested in the Improvement of the
Victory highway should attend this
meeting, as it will not only be in
terestng but instructive as WE'LL"
says President w. w. Goodin, who
is preparing detailed program
]. R. Farley, representing the West
/, ern Pacific Company, has promised
to ask his company to give special
| round trip rates for the meeting,
and John r. McCordan, agent for
the Southern Pacific Company at
Lovelock, has taken the matter up
with his company in an effort to
procure rates.
The Lyons club of Elko Is making
plans to assist the members Of
this club to make this convention
the best ever held, and are doing
their utmost to see to it that the
convention proves to be one Of the
best advertising features Elko has
had for some time.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1923-02-08
ONCE CALLED GIRL,
RENO BOY NOW
IS HUSBAND

First girl, then boy and now
husband.
Such are the strange transforma-
tions that have taken place in the
life of Cardenon Augustus Harms,
well known in Reno, where for
years his father, w. A. Harms, con-
Quoted a carpet-cleaning place at
Eighth and Alameda, and where for
several years he went to school as a
girl. In later years as he grew
sturdy he suddenly discarded girls
apparel, dressed as a boy, smoked
cigarettes and delivered heavy car
pets.
Last November in southern Cali
fornia Harms was married to Rena
Mae Conklin, former teacher and
art director in the schools at Los
Angeles, and recently, because
the fact became known that he had
appeared in public in girls barg an
investigation of the case was made
by the district attorneys office in
the southern city.
In a recent issue of the Los
Angeles Herald, Harms is credited
with saying, as the secret was out,
he. welcomed the opportunity to
clear up the strange circumstances
surrounding his life. According to
the story as published, Harms told
the district attorney that he had
lived and been raised as q girl be-
cause his mother told him he was a
girl and it was not until after he
grew to manhood and wanted to
work that he rebelled against the
idea that he was a girl and threw
off the paternal injunction and set
himself up as a man. The article
further says:
In frank statement. Harms de-
clared that he and his wife carefully
considered all phases of their mar
riage before taking the step. He
declares their marriage is on a
higher plane than that of the ordi-
nary marriage"
According to the Herald, the
couple, who now live in Pasadena,
are to appear in the district at
tOfney's office with their attorney.
Harms is we'll remembered by
numerous Reno people. At the time
he threw off the garb of girl and
put on mems clothes the matter
was taken up by the Reno police de-
partment and, after being called in
and questioned, he was permitted to
assume the new role.-Reno Gazette.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1923-02-08
LIVESTOCK BILL
IS IN ASSEMBLY

CARSON CITY.-Loves' new
bill, assembly bill "a, is a compre-
hensive measure concerning the
liability of railroad companies for
killing and injury of designated
classes of livestock by locomotives
and cars. 1t provides that the kill
ing or injury is prima facia evil
dence of negligence on the part OF
the railroad company. The mere
straying of animals upon the right
of way or their grazing thereon un-
attended by herder is not to be
considered contributory negligence
on the part Of the owner of the
animals.
If no settlement is made by the
railroad company for animals killed
or injured within sixty days, collec-
ton may be made by suit brought
in any court of competent jurisdic-
ton.
False affidavits of ownership of
animals is punishable by a maxi
mum fine of $500 or confinement in
the state prison not to exceed one
year.
Owners Also Liable
Section 4 of the bill provides
hat if owners drive stock on tracks
to have them killed or injured
such owners shall be liable for all
damages and in addition be ad-
judged guilty of a felony.
Under the provisions of section g.,
conductors, engineers, section fore
men and all employees of the rail-
road company must Immediately re-
port the fact of killing or injuring
livestock to the general superinten-
dent or division superintendent ex-
eept in case they know such re-
port has already been made by
another. Penalty for failure to give
notice varies from $25 to 500 fine
to 10 to 80 days Jail sentence.
One section requires the railroad
companies to provide at least one
in each three miles of fence along
the right of way an opening at
east sixty feet wide and suitable
for the driving of stock over the
track. Proper barriers and guards
are to be installed at such openings.
In order to escape payment of a
fine varying from s25 to $3.50 the
railroad company must within five
days after killing or injury Of live
stock post notices of such accident
for a period of least 80 days,
giving the number and kind of ami
mails involved, the time and the
place.
Attempts to conceal the fact of
damage to stock or to in any way
hinder the Identification Of animals
is made punishable by a maximum
fne Of 5000 or 80 days imprison-
nent, or both.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1923-02-08
ODDIE SLATED FOR MINES
AND MINING COMMITTEE

Senator Tasker L. Oddie Of Ne
vada is slated to be chairman of
the senate committee on mines and
mining after March 4. He already
is making plans for the active con-
sideration of number of matters
of moment to the mining industry.
During the incumbency Of Senator
Poindexter, Of Washington, as chair
man Of this committee, its activities
have been restricted, due to the de-
mands made upon his time by other
important committee assignments.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1923-02-08

From the few hogs that were
freed on the island Of Santa Cruz
in 1547 have come race of feroc-
ious wild boars, which have lost
every trace of their domesticity.
They mature enormous tusks, brist-
les like wire, have long hoofs and
can run like deer. They are a
plague to the ranchers of the is
land, eating their garden stuff and
gouging young stock.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1923-02-08
ELK0 PROTESTS
TAKING OF MIDAS
Independent Says Humboldt and
Elko Counties Should Remain
Friendly That Some Day
Capitol May Be Moved

An editorial in the last issue OF
the Elko Independent, commenting
upon the proposal that the mining
camp Of Midas, now a part of
Elko county, be annexed to Hum
boldt county because the residents
Of the camp find their natural BUSH
ness outlet in Winnemucca, Is as
follows:
An editorial expression indicates
the strength Of Humboldt county's
ambition to annex that portion OF
Elko county which lies within the
Gold Circle mining district and is
commonly known As Midas. With
out attempting to discuss the ques-
ton a. It involves present economic
facilities, necessities or obstacles,
there yet seems to be . prolific field
Of suggestion surrounding the move
from which Humboldt county could
well afford to profit. We refer to
the fact that Humboldt and Elko
counties had best be allies rather
than inimical in interests.
-Four years ago when Humboldt
county commenced legislative
boom which was designated to bring
the state Capital from Carson City
10 Winnemucca, Elko frankly and
whole-heartedly supported her sis
ter county in the movement. I'm
fortunately the attempt was launch
ed at q time that was not propitious
for Humboldt county's interests and
large taxable interests owning prop
erty in the western portion of that
county seized upon the situation to
annex west state Legislative dele
cations by the aid of which they
were able to consummate seces~
sion from their parent county and
create Pershing county. However
Il may seem upon the face Of the
situation, Elko county had nothing
to do with the result as it was
finally recorded, but was really and
intellectually sympathetic with
Humboldt county's move to bring
the state capital to the city where
all the rules or practicability and
convenience dictate that it should
be situated.
No matter how long the capital
may remain at Carson City the con-
.dition which requires it to be To-
Gated In . central part Of the state
win continue the same. Sometime
In the future the demand will be
voiced again-and particularly will
this be 20 IL industrial conditions in
eastern Nevada continue to improve
q rapidly, and in as great a ratio
Of superiority over the improvement
registered in the western part of
the state. It has long been ap-
parent that the industrial progress
Of western Nevada has about
reached its maximum. There is
little more to stimulate further
gfowth-and although living condi-
lions there will continue to i'm
prove, and Industrial conditions may
expand in satisfactory manner
e cannot be gainsaid that eastern
Nevada will continue to grow by
leaps and bounds because of the
presence therein of vast and un-
touched resources which are slowly
gaining the recognition Of capital.
This being 80 the big interests thus
created win at some time in the
net Tar distant futwe-demand
that their state business be trans
acted at . point more convenient
Of access. and situated upon q
trunk line railroad which win permit
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1923-02-08
REPRESENTING RAILROAD
UNIONS AT LEGISLATURE

Charles p. patsy Devine of
Sparks has been named as the legis-
lative representative of the Brother
hood Of Locomotive Firemen and
Enginemen. The firemen held a
meeting and Mr.. Nels Solomon of
the w. P. was present, as well as
the representative from Las Vegas,
the Sparks Tribune says. The
board decided that it was to the
best interests of the railroaders to
have a man at Carson during the
entire session. Mr.. Devine rep
resented the firemen at a previous
session and is an experienced hand
in this class of work. He said that
the firemen did not have anything
unusual to present to the legisla-
ture this year, but would closely
watch all proceedings. The anti
decorating bill, and one or two
other railroad measures will prob
ably be introduced before many
days.
of the rapid transaction of import
ant business matters. When that
time arrives Humboldt county will
rise Immediately to demand the
state capital for Winnemucca. In
getting it she will need the support
Iof Elko county. Can she secure it
! il she persists in her effort to dis
rupt the present political boundar-
les of her sister commonwealth? A
fair knowledge of human nature
prompts the prediction that she will
not.
Humboldt county is permitting
her greed to obscure her future
need. In annexing the Gold Circle
district she would in a measure re-
cuperate her territorial loss result
ing from the cession of Pershing
county, but would the taxable value
of the annexation compensate her
for the loss of the support of the
powerful counties in the state in
a situation involving something
vastly more valuable? That ques-
ton should appeal to Humboldt
county economists as worthy of
careful consideration.
Elko and Humboldt counties are
geographically situated in a man.
ner that demands their friendliness
and cooperation. Combined action
upon the part of both would unite
the wealthiest county in the state
with the county possessing the
third place upon the states list of
taxable wealth situated in particular
commonwealth. Together the two
counties could accomplish much,
but divided in interests and hostile
to each other, they would soon dis
cover a handicap that would of a
certainty stunt their accomplish
ments in the future.
The question of the state capital
is selected purely as an example.
There is no present belief that
Carson City's hold upon this plum
could be loosened in any manner.
But the question of locus for its sit
uation in the future is only one of
many important questions that will
arise at future times and which viii
vitality concern the collective well
fare Of both Humboldt and Elko
counties. For this reason the Hum
boldt county people should recon-
slider their drive against a portion
of Elko county's taxable wealth and
await the coming of a situation
where the combined influences of
both counties will gain more for
each than sentiments that are di-
ametrically opposed.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1923-02-08

From IL to Il years have been
added to the average human life
in the last half century due to the
progress of medical science. But
600,000 persons still die in the U. S.
annually from preventable diseases.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1923-02-08

Carlin--Large tonnage Of mill ore
blocked out by Lynn Big Six Co.
Tonopah-Government to spend
100000 improving local road.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1923-02-08

Fernley-Fernley Valley Produce
Growers Association organized to
handle farm products.
Reno-Chamber of Commerce and
Western Pacific railroad discuss inn
provement of train service.
Yerington-Walker River Copper
Co. to erect 500 ton teaching plant
costing s250,000.
Pioche-Bristol Silver mine opens
rich ore body on 1000 e. lsvsl
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1923-02-08

The Palo Alto. California. high
school girls glee club has been
disbanded by the school authorities
because limbuTger cheese was
smeared on the faces Of new MEM
bers initiated.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1923-02-08
Auto Resi..r..ion. Inere...-

Auto Registrations Increase
That Secretary of State Great
houses office force is literally ION
its toes" is indicated in a report Of
the months automobile license bust
ness to say nothing Of the extra
work occasioned by the legislative
session.
The number of motor vehicle IL
cense plates issued totaled 4621 for
the month, as compared with SCOT
for the corresponding month year
ago. The amount of revenue jumped
$31. 470 in january, 1922, to SAT-
006 in January, 1928.
The percentage increase Of this
year over last is 1884 while the
total gain in cash is $16,636.64. or
an increase of 1887 per cent
Carson Appeal.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1923-02-08

Mina-Simon Lead Co.'s mill to
start operations March 10.
Fernley-200 acres cantaloupes to
be signed up for coming season.
, 1923-01-21
Deaths Increase As
Birth Rate Is Less
In New York City

NEW YORK. Jan. 9o.-United
Press.) - The birthrate of Greater
New York decreased and the death
increased IN 1929, while there was a
marked decrease In the number of
marriages.
Death in the city took 5,432 more
lives than in 1921. according to n re.
port submitted to Health Commits,
sioner Copeland by DR.. William II.
Guilfoy, registrar of records of the
health department. The stork brought
4,557 less CHI ldren to tho city than In
the previous year, and marriages fell
of by 1854.
More children under I'VE years old
died in 1929 than in the previous year.
The Increase was 1,194. The increase
OF deaths between the ages of Ave and
sixty.nve numbered 2.311. Over sixty.
i've the increase came to 1.747.
There were 129.6s4 babies born In
1929, MS against 1924 n 1921, n de.
crease of 4.557. Marriages reported
numbered 5s.1s2, as compared with
the 60.s46 weddings OF 1921.
, 1923-01-21
PAGE THREE.

ready with a Crabbe act amendment
just as soon as the legislature get
through with It's preliminary routine.
James A. White. State S~uperintend-
ent of the Anti-Saloon League, said
he was pleased with h courts inter.
p%retation OF the law, but expressed a
desire to see the hawking. Of boozs
made Just as offensive as the express
sion of an unquenched thirst.
Cntl the w. II. Keifer case, the
solicit" clause of the Crabbe act had
been taken generally to refer only to
the bootlegger who was found guilty
OF soliciting orders.
Dry agents overheard a hotel clerk
ask Ke fer II he had any whisksy,
and II he would bring some to him at
h hotel. Keller replied that he
could get al! he wanted for Sl4 n
quart. That completed the deal and
Keller was arrested and charged with
violating the Crabbe act.
, 1923-01-21

make the much.mooted word so
licit" apply to both those who seek to
buy booze and those who seek to sell
1t.
Under thu new Interpretation of
that part Of ohio's prohibition law
which deals with the marketing of
Illicit liquor. the patrons OF bootleg.
gers are tho ones responsible for
widespread violation OF dry laws and
are h individuals struck at by the
soliciting clause"
Dry forces. encouraged by their
beer and light w'ne victory in the .ast
general elections will undoubtedly be
, 1923-01-21

great deal of interest in the work o.
the scouts and Is n e ex-governor who
Is n first class scout himself.
Governor Carey. it will be remem.
bered, was the man who proposed
giving the scouts a trip 10 the Yellow.
stone National park. :
The executive committee today
ordered the executive to draw up "A
set Of stiff regulations regarding
Camp Rotary which is located at the
foot of Casper mountain. The cabin
here has been broken into several
I mes and has always been left in
worse condition, in spite of efforts by
these who ar: connected with the
scouts here to maintain 1t in the best
state.
The annual meeting OF the council
will he held In tho court house Al
s p. nj. Tuesday. The executive com.
m ttee and officers viii be elected at
this time.
, 1923-01-21
LEGION AUX. IS
INTO Membership
CAMPAIGN FOR 200 MORE

The American Legion Auxiliary of
casper, is going into a membership
campaign the coming week. and has
issued the following statement con
corning their objects and purposes:
Coal-The American Legion Aux
iliary wants 200 new members.
T.me-The campaign starts now
and closes February 1.
Purpose-The Auxiliary has one
definite purpose-that of caring for
the sick and disabled veterans and
their widows and orphans.
Eligibility-Any person, who is the
wife, OF daughter or sister of
the American Legion, or of n
individual who was in the naval or
military service of the United States
between April 6, 1917 and November
II, 1918. or bears such relationship
to such persons who died in the line
of duty, or after honorable discharge
and prior to Nov. IL, 1920: or any
person who stands under the same
circumstances in their various states.
Is eligible.
Auxiliary's Future-The American
Legion Auxiliary should be the larE.
est woman's organization IN he
world. Every eligible woman should
lake great pride in her eligibility.
There are many loyal. patriotic wo-
men who would give much to be
eligible. and those who are eel gible
should consider It their duty n
privilege to be'ong.
Place-Headquqarters for the drive
will be at Y. w. c. A. in the Smith.
Turner building, every afternoon this
week.
, 1923-01-21
LEAGUE N OHIO ANXIOUS TO MAEET
HIGH CRIME TO SAY GIMME DRINK As WELL AS SELL

COLUMBUS. O.. Jan. 13.-By
United Press.~white Ribbon forces
I Ohio are preparing to make
Have one, brother2" just as un'aw.
ii an %utterance as Gimme a drink"
new Interpretation Of the famous
;rabbe act by the Supreme Court
the sole ting Of drinks rather
n h soliciting OF thirsty custo-
'ers the offense which the law seeks
to curb.
The Anti-Saloon league is under.
God TO be drafting ar amendment to
he Crabbe act for submission to the
stature now in session, which will
, 1923-01-21
PLATTE RIVER PEDESTAL WILL
BE DEDICATED TO R. I. kemp,
EXECUTIVE Committee DECIDES.
Action Taken to Make Ornament Memorial to Late
President Of Council by Boy Scouts Organization;
Former Gov. Carey Elected Representative.

The lighting pedestal on the Platte
River bridge which is to be furnished
by the Casper Boy Scouts MS one of
20 which are to be supplied for tho
lighting of this important part of the
thoroughfare by civic organizations
of the city will be dedicated to the
late r. r. Kemp who during his life
showed probably the greatest interest
in the activities OF scouting that n
Casperite has been known to exhibit.
Mr.. Kemp was president and treas.
, 1923-01-21

urer Of the council for nome time n
at the time of his death wac a mem
Der OF the executive committee.
me action toward the dedication
taken by tho present executive
eop1fnittse which met at the Honning
yesterday noon. Another important
piece Of legislation was n ION
passed e'ecting former Governor Rob.
ert D., Carey as wyoming's repre-.
sentative on the national committee.
governor has always taken n
, 1923-01-21

The Nationhis Wholesale Lumber
Dealers association expects a record
breaking attendance at its thirty.first
nnual convention in Pittsburgh
arch 2l.22.
, 1923-01-21

The worlds annual yield OF raw
wool is reckoned at about 5000. O00,'
900 900 pounds, Of whcih about 10 per
cent is produced in countries Of the
British Empire.
, 1923-01-21
MACLAFFERTY SAYS CONGRESSlS
TO APPROVE CALF. NAVAL BAs[
Publication Of Rodman Report Has Revived Keer
Interest in Alameda Site, Especially Around San
Francisco Bay, Says Golden State Representative.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 2o.-(United Press)-Confidence
That congress soon will approve the Alameda naval base pro
Ject was expressed tonight by Representative MacIafferty
California, in an exclusive statement to the United Press.
The publication of the Rodman report has revived keen
interest in California, and especially around San Francisco
, 1923-01-21

Under the Safeguarding OF Indus.
tries act. passed two years ago. duty
is payable on 5000 different articles
II imported into Great Britain.