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The Fallon standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1920-1958, 1923-10-03
ROAD SOUTH
IMPROVED
Work During Summer
Betters Conditions;
Lyon Has Crew

The highway between LeeteYille
and Carson is in better condition
than in several months. The recent
storms settled the loose material that
has been thrown into the crown, and
while the road is rough in spots II
promises to be in better condition
another season.
From the dam west a crew of men
are now employed by the Lyon eoun-
ty commissioners and considerable
improvement is noted in this section
of natural highway. The recent
storms washed out the route that
lead under the railroad culyerts nee
essitating the hill route, which is be-
ing improved. From the flat west
ward the road is in excellent eondi
tion and work is being carried on In
several places in and about Dayton
Carson chamber of commerce, the
Lyon county body and the Churchill
members, are insisting that this high
way be restored to the federal and
state aid program. In a recent visit
TO Carson it was stated that prae-
tieally half enough mileage has been
gained throughout the ctate surveys
that could be applied to the Leete-
ville-Carson section. 1t is the belief
at the state highway engineers office
that a sufficient mileage will be gain
ed by spring to reestablish the road
in the federal aid program.
At the present time the state high
way department is urging action BY
the Churchill commissioners on the
of the two routes east of
this city. Contracts are being let
wherever possible in order to take up
the federal bonus, as 1t is feared
that attempts will be made to reduce
the quota in the next general appro-
in which event it will work
a hardship in many of the state sec
tions that have not taken advantage
of the federal, state and Lincoln
Association moneys that
have been made available.
With the completion of the Christ
ensen contract this winter the de.
partment is in hopes to go on i'm
mediately with the road extension to
the Grimes ranch. Several state con
tracts will be finished during the
next few months and the department
Is in hopes that all contracts that
can be put into contract shape will
be made available in order to take
no chances of losing state and fed
eral moneys through lack of appli-
cation.
The Fallon standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1920-1958, 1923-10-03
NEVADA MAN SLATED
FOR MINT POSITION

appointment of a new director of
the mint to succeed f. E. Scobey,
who recently resigned effective Oeto-
Der I, is expected to be made within
a few days by President Coolidge.
Among those chiefly considered Is
understood to be Melville Gillette
of Las Vegas, Nevada.
Mr.. Gillette was a close personal
friend of the late President Harding
and as a member Of the Pennsyl-
yania delegation to the republican
convention in 1920, when he was a
resident of Pennsylvania was largely
instrumental in swinging the delega-
ton from that state to Mr., Harding.
He is understood to have received
the endorsements of Senators Cam
eron of Arizona and Oddie of Nevada.
republicans.
The Fallon standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1920-1958, 1923-10-03
THIRD CROP HEAVY
FOR ALFALFA ON PROJECT

What is considered one of the best
third crops of alfalfa harvested in a
number of seasons is being cut and
stacked over the entire project
Weather conditions have been highly
favorable for the growth of alfalfa
and where cuttings have been made
it is found to be Of a very high grade
order.
The first crop suffered to eome
extent from grasshoppers and the
Geld weather of June set back the
first cutting. The second crop was
equal to the general average and the
third where cut and stacked brings
the average up to the standard If
not beyond.
Third crop cutting is in full blast
over the valley and there is consider
able hay down Two weeks wit,
favorable weather conditions will see
the crop under cover.
The Fallon standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1920-1958, 1923-10-03
INCREASE is SHOWN IN AP-
PRAISEMENTS OF PROPERTY

The appraisement of property in
Nevada for purposes of taxation will
be even higher this year than last,
unless reductions are made by the
state tax commission, according to
the final report of the state boord
of equalization, which has just been
made public at Carson City. Last
year all property in the state was
assessed for taxation at the total sum
of $19S,636,4 This year the total
appraisement, as 1t now stands after
adjustment by the state board OF
equalization, amounts to $199,070,-
161.
The tax rate this year will be sixty
seven cents. Last year II yos sixty
two cents.
Appraisements, according to the
report were increased in Churchill
Clark, Douglas, Washoe and White
Pine counties. The property ap-
praisements in the various counties
as they now stand are as follows:
The Fallon standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1920-1958, 1923-10-03
TERRELL NINE PROPERTY
WILL SOON HAVE MILL

Jud Terrell. who recently pur-
chased a mill near Mason Valley is
having the machinery moved to his
property where it will be set up dur
ing the next few months. 1t is ex-
pected that the reduction plant will
be in running order before spring.
The outfit, which was set up in
the Mason section and which was
never put to use, was taken over by
Mr.. Terrell who intends to amalga.
mate and concentrate the large guam
tity of mill grade ore that has been
set aside during the sorting of high
grade for shipments to the smelling
plants The accumulation of ore, it
is figured, will keep the five stamps
busy for a considerable time without
any removal of ore from the several
veins that have been developed dur
ing the course of extraction for ship
ment in the past several years.
The Terrell property has been d
consistant shipper of high grade sill
yer ore from this section and before
the close of the government dollar
silver several shipments of a sensa-
tional silver-gold contents were
made.
Water has been developed in suf-
ficient quantity at the property to
carry on milling. 1t is probable that
a cyanide plant will be added to the
equipment another season.
The Fallon standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1920-1958, 1923-10-03
NO CHANGE
IN OFFICE
Comm isSiOner Davis
10 Visit Project
Before Decision

Following the order to make no
changes in the reclamation office in
THIS city telegram to the Reno Jour-
nal from newspaper correspondent
indicated that Secretary Work had
given out that the first ultimatum
was to remain and that the office
would work under a new organiza-
tion and combination of offices.
Nothing to this effect has been
received at the local office, as Pro-
Jeet Manager Richardson has on the
contrary been advised by Commits
sioner Davis to hold up any removals
for the present, or until such time
as he with Mr.. Weymouth my visit
the local office and go over the pro-
ject and thus gain first hand know
ledge relative to the situation.
The call for water from the water
master continues and will be in SER
vice until the close of the season.
The other officers are carrying on
the many duties that are necessary
at the place and the drainage work
is progressing at the usual rate.
Mr.. Richardson is OF the opinion
that this work will come to a close
shortly after the first of the year at
which time the contract money ex-
pires. The drainage shows an excess
of nearly forty miles, or will, over
the first estimates by engineers who
went into the measurements at the
outset.
At the meeting of the commission
er and engineer during the late fall
1t is expected that many of the prob
lens of the project will be taken
up before the water and drainage
board. By the personal observation
of the results and the physical con-
dition of tn project it is the general
belief that Commissioner Davis will
make his recommendation on basic
faets as they then exist.
The Fallon standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1920-1958, 1923-10-03
COLONIZATION
PLAN ON FOOT
Project Looked Over
By Mennonite Leader
For Settlement

During the past week f. G.. Fricke
of California and son E. j. Fricke OF
Middleton, Mich, have been looking
over this valley with the hope o.
bringing in colony of Mennonites.
The elder Frieke is a minister of the
denomination and hopes to be able
to make arrangements for a colony
of the followers from Russia to take
up small land holdings in this sec
tion where they will carry on intens-
i've farming.
Upon his arrival he found the
movement on foot TO start beet cul-
ture in the valley, and as the son is
interested in this farming the two
were at once keenly interested in the
possibilities for such a future. IRE
spective of the one culture they ex-
pressed themselves as pleased with
the prospects for colony Of men
and women from Russia, where it
is maintained that conditions arc so
obnoxious that it is absolutely neces-
asry to find a section where they are
not interfered with and where the
people can make living.
During the week they have been
ever much territory in this valley and
1t seems likely that a leasing bond
will be taken on some of the tracts
that are open for such bargain near
this city.
The Mennonites are a very peace
able and thrifty people and make
good citizens. At 1t is one of the
tenets of their faith not to resent
violence it is difficult TO see how
they could live under the present
government of Russia. In fact, their
property has been taken from them
again and again, and as soon as they
accumulate more, are again mulcted.
There is room in the Lahontan valley
for a great population under prop
orly regulated and directed industrial
conditions and the very thing that is
needed is to bring in a population to
reclaim and till the soil. This is es-
pecially needed in furtheranco of the
sugar beet industry and for the de-
yelopment of the eantaloupe enter
prise, as well as truck farming in
general for which there is a broad
field within the bounds of the New
lands project.
The Fallon standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1920-1958, 1923-10-03
Save ON Coal Bill

Don't lay I'm your winters coal
and wood at an advanced price when
you can install a sievert Crude Oil
Burner saving you one-third on your
fuel bill and guaranteed to give you
satisfaction or money refunded. Re-
member some of your merchants
have already told you coal would
take rise as cold weather comes on.
Hurry up and beat the coal men to
1t. Demonstration can be seen al
DR.. McCafferty's.
I. v. McCAFFERTY, Agent
The Fallon standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1920-1958, 1923-10-03
SELLS WHITE TRUCK

The Fallon Garage, Inc, last week
took an order for the delivery Of 4
White truck to S. Lompa of lone.
The White, which is regarded rs
the highest grade truck IN the mar
ket, and which has been through the
desert test, is handled by the Fallon
Garage people. George coverston
made the trip to lone and closed the
deal, which is one of the best auto
trades made in some time from this
section.
The Fallon standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1920-1958, 1923-10-03
BAPTIST RALLY DAY
SUNDAY, OCTOBER Z

Sunday, October 7, will be rally
day for the Baptist Sunday school
and plans have been made for the
school to form in procession and
march through the street, with music
by the Oats Park band and the sing
ing of rally songs by the children.
Following the procession a short pro-
gram will be given in the church to
which the public is invited.
The Fallon standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1920-1958, 1923-10-03
NEEDS FROST

While frost nipped tender plants
in this section very little damage
was done on the bench. Mr.. Swingie,
who came i'm Friday states that a
frost would be welcome most any
time now as the potatoes need the
touching up to ripen them.
On the Bench practically ell OF
the eantaloupe crop was harvested
and little or no damage was occa-
stoned by frost. 1t is figured that 1t
was better than a rs per cent crop.
The Fallon standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1920-1958, 1923-10-03
CENSUS WRONG
SAYS OFFICIALS
Nevada Credited With
More Debt Than
Constitutional

The recent financial census bull
letin sent out by the census bureau
of the United States, and widely used
by papers over this state and else
where, is misleading to a large ex
tent.
A number of glaring mistakes have
| been noted by the state officials al
Carson and the matter has been TAX
en- up with the federal bureau that
the corrections may be given the
same publicity that was accorded
when the original copy was released
to the press and public.
The following statement has been
issued from the state offices in Car
son with explanations:
Except for the fact that the in
crease in the bonded debt of Nevada
the past 10 years is about two-fifthf
of what the bureau of the census
bureau says it was, the officials con
slider the recent bulletin published III
the press of the state an interesting
document.
The bulletin, widely published in
Nevada, says that the bonded debt
of the state in 1922 was s2,60S,0
as compared to s6OS,000 in 1912, OF
an increase of 329 per cent. On the
basis of 77,400 population, it says
the state, county and other debts are
averages s101.56 per capita.
Officials point to section three of
Article is of the constitution, which
forbids incurring a state debt in ex-
cess of one per cent of the assessed
valuation. Inasmueh as the state as
sessed valuation has never exceeded
S214,000,O00, II is evident that the
bonded debt could never legally ex-
eeed S2,140,000, and 1t never has.
The total bonded Indebtedness d
Nevada January l, 1929, was ST.
602, 900 and there was cash on hand
for redemption purposes of 500, ,963,
leaving a net obligation outstanding
CT 81 .505, 037. With the debt amount
ing to s60S,0G0 in 1912. the increase
was 1897. .037, or 147.5 per cent, and
not 329 per cent as the government
bulletin says.
With this correction the total debt
of Nevada and its political subdivi-
eions, including counties. municipal
ties and districts, will amount to
$6,75S,326, or $S7.31 per capita. in
stead of $101. So as given in the bull
letin.
The state debt increase and its
causes are indicated by the follow
ing tabulations:
The Fallon standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1920-1958, 1923-10-03
NEW LOCATION

The Nevada Commission Company.
which has been occupying store space
opposite the farm bureau building
has moved to the building south of
the Verdi Lumber Company office.
The Commission Company is always
in the market for poultry and other
products that this section is supply
ing to the outside world.
The Fallon standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1920-1958, 1923-10-03
NEW GOODS AT McLAIN,s

Fall Hats, Art Embroidery, Office
and School Supplies. Knives, Scis-
sors, Razors, Clocks, Watches, Foun-
tain Pens, Pencils, Stationery and
Toilet Articles. We are headquar-
ters for gifts. Remember McLain's
Good Service, Good Goods. 4St2
The Fallon standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1920-1958, 1923-10-03
TAKES OVER STOCK

The l. H. Kent Company has taken
over the entire stock and fixtures of
the Fallon Hardware Company.
This stock is of high quality and
will be moved to the Kent store
where it will be added to the general
stock of the hardware department
The Fallon standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1920-1958, 1923-10-03
EIGHT KILLED
in AUTO CRASH
Fallon Motor Car and
Auto Meet On
Rail Crossing

been exacted from auto train COLI
sion in Nevada occurred early last
Thursday morning at point between
Hated and Ditho, on the main line of
the Southern Pacific when an auto
mobile containing nine men collided
with the Fallon motor, west bound.
The automobile, containing nine
men was running east and at the
crossing it is evident from the evi-
dence the machine stalled. Before
the motor car could be stopped the
contact had been made and seven
men were killed outright, the eighth
was fatally hurt while the ninth es-
capped with a number of bad bruises
and conclusions.
OF the eight men killed in the
crash all but the driver of the auto
mobile were workmen bound for a
contract on road work near Austin.
From inquest testimony of the one
living member of the party no blame
was attached to the motor crew, i
being shown that the customary sig
nails had been given and that it was
evident that the driver either tried
TO beat the train across the track or
that in his excitement he jammed
his brake, thus killing the engine on
the track II was all over so quickly
that none had a chance to escape.
The one survivor was hurled free
from the wreckage and picked up
semi-unconscious.
Those who visited the wreck de-
clare it the worst that has taken
place in auto accidents in this state.
The machine was a complete wreck,
bodies were scattered about like
chaff and the place resembles a
shambles.
Identification Made
After investigation Identification
of the eight men killed was made
and relatives were notified from
Reno. The Reno Journal of Monday
has the following:
The funeral of John Lucke, the
driver Of the car. will be held at the
chapel of Groesbeck Il O'Brien. un
dertakers, this afternoon with the
Rev. Brewster Adams as clergyman.
Mr.. and Mrs. Il. l.. Crane and
daughter, the first mentioned the
California business partner of Mr..
Lueke, arrived In Reno yesterday for
the funeral.
The same undeitakers sent the
body of George Jones to Albany, \.
Y, yesterday.
Under the auspices of the l. W ".
two funerals were held yesterday
afternoon, one at Groe8beck &
OBrien's and the other at the chapel
of the Ross Burke company, These
services were for II. p. Jones and
James Kelly. respectively. The
bodies were placed in vault at Noun
tain View cemetery for final inter-
ment Tuesday.
The services for Frank Totten,
Jarnes Hough and ID. J. Deeny for
merly identified at II. j. Parry or II.
J. Perry will be held at the chapel
of the Ross Burke company this af.
ternoon at 1:30 O'Clock with the Rev.
Edward Tanner Brown officiating.
Catholic services were held Satur-
day afternoon at the grave In Noun
tain View cemetery for Ignacio Tru-
jillo.
The announced board of inquiry
of the Southern Pacific railroad, the
road concerned. is expected to be
held today. 1t was planned to have
on tho board two road officials aud
two entirely disinterested parties,
with II. w. Wistner, assistant divi-
sion superintendent, presiding, 1t is
the declaration that the object of the
board of inquiry is to bring out the
facts in the terrible accident.
The Fallon standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1920-1958, 1923-10-03
MAKES IMPROVEMENTS

The Western Union office is being
refurnished and it's appearance is In
keeping with the times. New furni
ture. new fixtures and new signs
decorate the inside and out of the
office which brings it up to the min
ute.
The Fallon standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1920-1958, 1923-10-03
uRrZ-MEsT WEDDING

Mr.. Jonh d. Kurtz and Miss Paul
inc West were united in holy we'd
lock at the home of the brides
mother on Saturday evening of last
week. 1t was quiet wedding and
only a few relatives and friends wit.
messed the ceremony. Rev. Petersen
officiated.
Mr.. Kurtz holds a responsible po-
sltion with the American Railway
Express Company and is considered
one of the fine young men of the
community. Mrs. Kurtz has been
connected with the Fallon Melean.
tile Company. Her pleasing person
ality and deep interest in the welfare
of the public made her popular and
greatly beloved.
This young couple will make their
home In Fallon and the Standard
joins with large circle Of friends
in extending hearty congratulations
and best wishes for a happy future.
The Fallon standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1920-1958, 1923-10-03
rNnERGoEs oPERATIoN

Mrs. William Teel, who was stricll
en- with appendicitis Friday submit
ted to an operation Sunday. Reports
are to the effect that she is doing as
well as could be expected.
The Fallon standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1920-1958, 1923-10-03
DIR. @. Il. McCAFFERTY
DENTIST

Crown, Plate, and Bridge Work q
Speciality. Office over Fallon Mercan-
tile Co. Hours to IL a. M; 1 to
D. m. Sundays by appointment.
The Fallon standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1920-1958, 1923-10-03

Senator Sam Shortridge of Cali
foronia, after couple of years in
the senate, has discovered that 1t
costs too much to run the govern
nnt. He needn't have travelled
three thousand miles to make that
interesting discovery.
The Fallon standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1920-1958, 1923-10-03
NOTICE

DR.. w C. Lucas has moved his
office from the previous location to
rooms over the Fallon Mercantile
store. Office hours 1 to 4. Phone
1EEI
The Fallon standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1920-1958, 1923-10-03

Read the discussion on evolution
now running in the Eagle, under
heading: "Opinion of Our Readers"
The Fallon standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1920-1958, 1923-10-03

The state of Nevada owns all these
bonds in its own school trust funds
except $3SS.500 and there Is no other
indebtedness outstanding.
The Fallon standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1920-1958, 1923-10-03

Financed from other
sources than bonds....S 81 $40 1928
The present bonded Indebtedness
includes the irredeemable territorial
bonds, which cannot, as their name
indicates, be paid off They are in
reality not a principal obligation, ex-
oept to the extent of the capitaliza-
tion of the annual interest payment
only. The principal never will be
paid.
The Fallon standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1920-1958, 1923-10-03

SPERRY'S sURENIILK is A GRAIN
CONCENTRATE
CONSOLIDATED WAREHOUSE co.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-30
SOLICITOR ID HOLDI
 GRAND JURY OVER. UNTIL NEXT WEEK.
Davis Not To Resort To Court Measures At Present,
 He Announces

Solicitor Jim Davis will 'hold over the present Jefferson county grand jury until October 9 and possibly October 15 to continue investigation of the Banner prison camp mutiny on September 10. The incoming grand jury will then take up the inquiry, which cover every phase of the situ- alton where violation of the law is concerned, MT. Davis announced Sat- uTdaY.
 Testimony of eye-witnesses of the Banner mutiny and men who said they were flogged for their part in the uprising, despite rulings of tha governor and members of the con- Vict board that convicts would not be permitted to appear, featured this weeks work of the grand jury. They were upheld by a prohibitory writ issued by Judge L. D. Gardner of the state supreme court last Satur- day, which commanded Judge H. P. Heflin of Jefferson circuit court to yacate an order requiring l.. A. Boyd, president of the convict board, to bring four principals in the muti- ny before the grand jury.
 This testimony was obtained Fri day after the grand jury had paid a surprise visit to Banner Thursday shortly after noon. Clark Middle ton and Columbus McAfee, negroes, whose sentences expired Friday, were served with subpoenas by So- licitor Davis. They appeared before the grand jury Friday and told grip ping stories of cruelties practiced by state officials at Banner and of the flogging of principals in the Sep tembers 10 mutiny White men were given 30 lashes for their part in the outbreak, they are said to have told the grand jury, requiring them to remain in the hospital for 10 days after having been whipped These negroes are expected to appear again before the grand jury Monday
 Solicitor Davis said Saturday he probably would not resort to legal action at Montgomery this week, as every effort would be made to ex- tend the investigation from this end. Trainmen who are said to have heard the cries of those being punished on September 12, when flogging was re- established in the camps, with the announced approval of Governor Brandon, made public week later. will come before the grand jury. Monday, it Is expected. Dr. Mon- crief dentist at Banner, is another scheduled witness
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-30

greatest duty without close affilia- tion with God. The result is that no churches in the Birmingham district can boast of more devoted communi- cants than the churches of this city. It is difficult to obtain a seat at the Methodist church Sunday school to hear Bill Turnipseed a furniture man, interpret the Bible to over 200 bus- ness men. It is likewise difficult to get a place to hear Bob Daniels, a real estate man, lecture something like the same number of business men at the Baptist church and this Is true when Sam King. the banker, teaches at the Christian church and so on among all churches of Ensley. To demonstrate the Christian strength of this city there was held recently d parade of all the Sunday school classes of Ensley. From end to end it reached from Fairview to Wlyam. And this attendance is not spasmodic but constant.
 The postal census given Ensley. 10000 population or more and as the operation of the plants are more diversified and as new persons come here to live the pessimistic even believe that the increase in this sec tion will be amazingly fast and large.