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Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1899-06-12

eau on the tops of their backs about the
size of house door that ballet dancer
could nerform on and not risk falling off,
They are simply beef from horn to hook.
people who have not handled these
cattle will never believe that we do not
grain them to produce such condition.;
but we will 60 over here in this field and
see how this strain of cattle thrive in the
winter on poor feed and unsheltered.'
Ar. Sparks showed the writer about fifty
head that by way of experiment had been
running in field all winter with hardly
any hay and feed mostly of dry native
grass and straw. They We're merely a lit
tie rougher looking than the others but
rolling in fat. This" said the owner,
demonstrates the availability of this
breed for range stock. They will hold up
with poor feed i'll rough winter as no
other breed can and come out fat in the
spring. l don't know of any process to
make them poor except actual starvation
/ am importing a good many cattle from
England to keep up the standard of my
herd but find that the imported stock
do not show up as well as the cattle
bred and raised here. This demonstrates
to me that Nevada is the favored spot of
the world for the raising of good cattle;
The soil, climate, grass and water all
com biue to favor the best development OF
perfect beef. We have no cattle dis
eases here because of the character Of the
I climate and the elevation. Nevada cattle
are being recognized in all of the mar
kets of the United States and there is a
| constantly increasing demand for them
/ Nevada has always kept its cattle pro
duct free from disease, and the way the
/ Governor administered the law last sum
mer, when an attempt was made to ship
diseased cattle into this State. has given
Nevada an excellent name i'll the east
and helped our industry. 1t may sur
prise you little to learn that last year.
, this State shipped three hundred thOus-
and cattle out of its borders with an av .
erage value of thirty dollars a head
This isn't so bad for State that eastern
people say is all alkali waste and sage
bruS -
Mr.. Sparks has 400 registered cattle at
the Alamo stock farm and cattle experts
! say that the collection is not surpassed i'll
the world. Beef cattle breeders recogniz-
ing the great value of this blood In their
nerds are introducing it literally, and it
can be depended on for years to come to
come to keep up the beef standard of Ne
vada and maintain its reputation as the
first cattle state in the Union for quality
and healthfulness.
Mr.. Sparks success with his cattle is
due to the application of perseverance
brains and money to his business, coup
led with square dealing with all his pat
: rOnS.
, The cOnceit of the artist in the intro
ductiOn of the deer at the upper left hand
: corner might be thought a play of the i'm
: aginatiOn, but it is not. for t.lC deer park
: is one of the features of the Alamo ranch
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1899-06-12

that would make most cattle men catch
their breath twice but he has demon
strated that pedigree is always worth
paying for
His herd first began to attract attention
when he exhibited it at the Reno fairs
and then he took it to the California
State fairs and astonished the nat ives a
Sacramento with exhibits that captured
all the premiums. Now it is understood
that there is nothing in California that
can compete with the Sparks exhibit.
His first exhibit in California was in
1896, and was an astonisher for the cattle
breeders there. The herd furnished
enough animals for every class and took
every award hut one
The California agricultural press read
the cattle breeders of the state a sharp
lecture for allowing the little state OF Ne
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1899-06-12

alone has the best and will hps itate be
fore paying big prices for other peoples
cattle. Most cattle breeders get SO
wrapped up in their own strain of stock
that they have a tendency To belittle all
other stock and regard it As juSt a tritie
inferior.
Mr.. Sparks did not fail into this COM
mon error and whenever he heard Of bet
ter cattle than his own he purchased new
blood to build up his herd and in doing
so never questioned the price, He has
had his agents in Englani looking out
not for money bargains. but cattle bar
gains, and whenever he heard Of a noted
prize winner in the English cattle shows
ne nailed it regardless Of price if it could
be got for money. In the furtherance of
this plan he has paid prices for stock
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1899-06-12

Vada to achieve such a signal victory and
the California breeders acknowledged
that they had been caught mapping and
assured everybody that they would mot
allow such a thing to happen again. In
1897 the Almo herd went over the mount
aims twenty strong and took every prem
ium. 1t vas simply a clean sweep pitted
against the best Herefords that could tie
gathered in the Golden State and the SUI
periority of the Sparks exhibit was so
pronounced that a golG medal Was award
ed it for the most meri,ori0us exhibit in
the cattle department.
Iu ISqS he again swept the premium
list clean and now California invites the
Sparks cattle over to help out their cattle
exhibit and eastern people visiting the
fair are allowed to 60 away with the i'm
preston that these cattle are products o.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1899-06-12
The Alamo Stock Farm

Fhere are, no doubt, manv people in
Nevada today who do not realize the fact
that the grandest band of registered
Herefords in the United States and possi-
hly in the world is to be seen on John
Sparks ranch in Washoe County few
miles from Reno.
Mr.. Sparks went into the business of
breeding these cattle some twenty years
ago. ana his aim has been to make his
herd second to none in the world. A re-
view OF t"c history of his work best gives
one an i6ct of how he has succeeded.
In til" first place n successful cattle
breeder must nave plenty of money, iu-
telhgeuce and lots Of nerve An ordinary
man i'll that calling is apt to think that he
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1899-06-12
FIGURED ORGANDIES

~ SdSiIttCC stCCS
Here again is where you Will pick up
some tremendous bargains The cold
weather has retarded the sale of these
goods very considerably aud We must
now force them out.
At iOc Yard
Ten pieces of Figured Organdies i'll
light and dark colors, good desirable
patterns, worth I5c yard. for this sale
l0c yard.
At I2i-2c Yard
Ten pieces Figured Organdies. .'1owered
effects, sheer materials, light and dark
coiors, worth Oc yard, for this sale l24c
At i5c Yard
Twenty pieces of Figured Organdies
in new and elaborate patterns. plaids.
stripes. etc, regular value 25c yard, for
this sale l5c yard
At Csc Yard
Twenty pieces of Figured Imported
organdies, goods that were purchased
to retail at ssc and SOC yard. for this sale
25c yard
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1899-06-12
RIBBONS

100 pieces NO l6 & ~, all silk
satin ribbon, large variety of colors
For this sale H.. yrrd
100 pieces all silk taffeta watered
ribbon heavy quality, No SO & 60
For this sale 25c yard
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1899-06-12
Innings

We offer for this sale 900 yds. of the
popular Fancy Shirt Innings" dark
grounds with pretty stripes, this seasons
eolorings, full 80 inch wide, worth Is
cents and 20 cents yard. sale price
l23 cents yard.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1899-06-12
WASH SILKS

25 pieces Wash Silks in all the newest
patterns and designs, stripes, plaids, etc,
the regular soc quality. will be offered
For this sale only 4Oc a yard
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1899-06-12

SILK STRIPED GlNGHAMS
Is pieces Of Silk Striped and Plaid
Ginghams and Madras Cloth. suitable for
waists, dresses, etc, goods that retail
everywhere at SOC yard.
For this Sale 324C yard
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1899-06-12
FIGURED Pl0UES

FIGURED PI0UES
20 pieces of Figured Piques. white
ground with colored polka dots, fancy
striped effects, navy and black ground
with white polka dots, regular values at
Is and 2Oc yard
For this sale only 12sC yard
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-22
HandSomeSt Man in Congress
Has Congestion Of the Brain.
Suddenly Overcome in a Boston Hotel and
His Condition Is Considered
Very Serious.
Special Dispatch TO The Call.

DOSToN Dec. 21.-Congressman Charles A. BouteHe of
Maine long famous the handSomeSt man in Congress,
and for many years chairman Of the House Committee
Naval Affairs, was suddenly seized with violent and peculiar
HneSs while guest at Y0ungs Hote this afternoon At mid
nght was formally announced that congestion of the
BRAIN brought about by acute Indigestion but there are excel
lent reasons 10 state upon good authority that this statement
may be somewhat altered later is officially stated that his
condition very serious bat not necessarily fatal II possible
mat The brain trouble something than congestion The
congressman was attacked while The public parOr and the
attack created somewhat Of sensation in the hotel He was
al once cared for by the hOte employees and Dr. Johnson His
condition was so serious however that he not removed to
ms room but taken to an apartment directly adjoining the par
or where trained nurse al installed to watch him
constantly The brother Of The Congressman E. p BouteIe
the editor OF the Bangor Wing and Courier was at once sum-
moned by telegraph and arrived this evening"
The hotel people took every possible precaution to keep the
news the actual condition Of the Congressman from the pub
lie and from The and the physician attendants positively
refused to even admit the identity of the distinguished patient
until late the evening Even then they maintained great Sc
ceoy and refused TO allow any Information to be given out ex
cept by the COngreSSmanS brother Shortly after Mr. Bouee
was stricken he fell to the floor unconscious and was some
time before ne recovered After this he was deouS and cave
every evidence Of some temporary permanent mental afc
tion
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-22
RECEIVER APPOINTED
FOR THE GLOBE BANK
Examiner Wing 70 Have Charge Of
the Affairs Of the Suspended
Institution.

WASHINGTON. Dec. 2i.-Con1Dtroller
Dawes this evening appointed SPECIAL Ex-
aminer Daniel -. Wing temporary re-
ceiver of the Globe National sank " Bos-
ton. Mass. In connection wiki his action
the Comptroller said:
Some time ago Mr. Wing. who IS one
Of the experts employed IN the system of
special bank examinations recently in
augurafed. discovered "a serious condition
of Affairs in the Globe National Bank
which he brought 20 the attention of the
Comptroller and under his direction 10
The directors oftthc bank. The directors
very lau6abiy agreed and undertook 10
make good the doubtful and bad assets
found and have greatly improved the con-
ditlou n The bank since that time. They
also delivered to the Comptroller writ
ter guarantee that they would. remove
the doubtful assets. Recent failures ia
Boston have lessered the values II the
uuperformcd portion u the guaranty and
involved tbs solgcncy of the bank
"In NieW Of the fact that - allow the
hank 30 remain open Longer VIII result IN
Injustice 20 unsecured creditors. now that
the condition Of insolvency is found 20
exist IL becomes my duty under the law
10 appoint "A receiver. considerable
cash dividend can be- paid 10 creditors at
once.
.s--he condition OF the bank was discov-
cred by Special Examiner Wing in time
10 secure such action on the part of the
directors as viii probably prevent the
failure from inficting heavy losses upon
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-22

7 ONDON. Dec. 22.-There is much
deep anxiety here as TO the situa-
ton in South Africa, and the PAIN
full nervous tension grows more
acute as the ominous silence con-
tinues in regard TO Generals Butler and
Methuen.
Below all the enthusiasm evoked by the
magnificent response 10 the call for volun-
teers is a strong undercurrent OF appre-
hension. especially as TO the condition OF
the Kimberley relief column. II is none
the less perc -tible from efforts made 10
smother II by suggestions in which hope is
father to the thought that the War Office
has news from General Methuen which II
IS concealing for strategic reasons until
his supposed withdrawal TO the Orange
River has been successfully completed.
This morning a well-authenticated re-
port was received that news from General
White had come through TO the effect that
he was fully provided with ammunition
and food and able 10 hold out for some
weeks more. This would greatly affect the
situation and render all haste on Buffers
part unnecessary.
The news that General Methuen has re-
ceived discourteous reply from General
Cronje has some indirect value. as show
ing that his line Of communication was
open on Saturday last, but the danger OF
his column being cut of has by no means
vanished. II certainly appears probable
that he will have 10 retreat. He is faced
by a superior force Of Beers and is un-
able TO advance, while the Beers have al
ways in this war. sooner or later. operated
against the communication OF the British
columns.
Should General Methuen be cut of by
the Boer force selling his old positions
at Gras Pan and Belmont. the British
might have another Ladysmith on their
hands. Even the most sanguine enthusi-
asts admit that with one Ladysmith the
situation is critical enough.
II General Methuen falls back he will
be able 10 wait with perfect security for
the arrival Of the sixth division, when
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-22

quez the facts must be absolutely sure
England at present Is directing a very
Keen and critical eye upon Delagoa Bay
more so than is generally thought. I
found out to-day by meeting a Delagoa
Bay merchant many sidelights which bear
directly upon the present war. and ex-
plain how well the Beers. having no lack
OF money. are able 70 continue their Ier-
sistent and ever increasing resistance. He
said: The Portuguese officials OF Delagoa
portland know them we'll are the most
corrupt lot in the world. When the var
commenced the Portuguese in DeIagoa
Bay, like everybody else in the world
considered victory a dead certainty for
the British, and therefore they ar first
put certain curb upon the Boer importa-
tion of arms. recruits, etc. But since the
English reverses ali that has beer
changed. They have turned around ana
are entirely against US. Instead of help
ing the English in Delagoa Bay they have
made that port base of supplies for the
Beers"
But l asked. how can they manage
that? Don't English warships patrol the
coast and stop contraband OF war;"
Yes" he said. but what IS a con-
troll exercised outside OF the three-mile
limit? That does not make any differ
ence. Food munitions and recruits are
'ACNoAAN 4'A o4AAASN bi''itA1- ne are
concealed IN the lowest part OF the strip
and covered with tons of stuff. Examine
such ships out at sea? Why. il would Ia ke
three weeks TO examine them properly
AS for recruits, they come in the same
ships as passengers. walters or sailors
it does not matter how. They are Ian led
and received with ovations and enthusi-
asm. After this open-armed reception
they are expeditiously forwarded 10 Pre-
NJ all
ians, they leave as soldiers. All Europe
is a recruiting ground for Boers-,Ser-
many. Belgium. Russia. Sweden. Holland
and Ireland all contributing
WHO recruits them?" i inquired.
"Who?" was the reply. Who but DR..
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-22

the forward movement can be resumed,
and in view OF the strength Of the Boer
position a frontal attack does not prom
ise much. unless combined with a turn
ing movement, which means heavy REIN
forcements
The silence maintained at the War Of
fee as 20 General Methuen's movements
might be with the idea OF keeping such
a backward step secret until completed.
Lord Roberts letter TO the American
and Canadian people received the fullest
Endorsement here.
The Daily Telegraph says: There Is
nothing like adversely TO test the value
OF our friends and We have already made
many significant discoveries in our re-
cent mishaps. Perhaps we knew before
that we were not greatly loved on the
Continent. although the bitterness of
feeling aroused by our splendid isolation
is even greater than we thought but in
all stronger contrast 10 this cold. earn
ing envy stands out the sympathy of
America and magnificent devotion OF
those distant lands which form proud
links in our chain Of empire is well
that the general who has been called TO
uphold the traditions of our army in
South Africa should call our attention to
these incontestible proofs that Great Brit
ain is never less alone than when she
seems TO be isolated from Continental
friendships
In default Of any important news OF
Generals Butler and Methuen. public at
tention is directed 10 the question of the
possibility OF the Beers importing food.
munitions of war and recruits by way of
the Portuguese port Of Lourenzo MARQUEE.
Many statements. some of them bearing
evidence II accuracy. have appeared in
the newspapers apparently confrmatorv
OF these reports. The passage of foreign
officers and. men into the Transvaal. how
ever. is most difficult TO prove. and be,
fore IL can be assured that quantities uf
ammunition and food stuffs are passing
into the Transvaal from Lourenzo Mar
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-22
POSSIBLE SUCCESSOR
TO GENERAL LAWTON
Brigadiers General Bates. Young and
Wheaton Among Those Men
toned for the Place.

WASHINGTON. Dec PIT IS said q.
the War Department that the vacancy in
the list Of major generals of volunteers
caused by the death OF General I.aUto1
viii not be filed until after the f,inarsi
services over the remains al Mantia
prior 10 their transportation 10 tba
bfiteo states. IL is said amone
well-informed officers Of the army -
thus city that the appointment Will 60
either 10 General John &. Bates. Cenersi I
: n. y. NOunr or General Ll0yd Whes-
tor. These officers hold the rank OF brig
adler general of volunteers and each has
distinguished himself in active militsrv
service in the Philippine Islands.
i is also understood that Brfrad3a-
General A r. Chaffce. who has been
chief of stan 10 General Brooke. com
manding the division OF Cuba. is likely
70 be relieved OF duty IN that division IN
a short time and given an important com
mand in the army In the Philippines
General Lawton held the ofiice OF in
spector general with the rank OF colonel
in the regular army. His death makes
the following promotions in that depart
ment.
Lieutenant Colonel Peter A Vroom. 10
be colonel. Major Charles II. Hell. 10 be
Lieutenant colonel.
A vacancy is thus created in the list
of majors and inspectors general which
probably VIII be filled by transfer from
the line.
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-22

Leyds He is Just as clever as can he.
Give Levds all the credit ne deserves.
II Is L"yts. with almost unlimited secret
money. Who Is engineering all this IL Is
he who inspired and hribed the Frerch
press. Old Kruger gives money and lots
OF II. OF those recruits Leyds IS not get
ting the worst I'm the land as has oeen
stated. but the very best. let me tell YOU.
Every little dodge which can throw aust
in the eyes OF the English Is resortsd
10 and hel red by the Portuguese in Della
goa Bay Bear this very much I mi1d.
for it is 4 vItally important point we're
Delagoa Bay to-day 10 be a BOer posses
sion II would be infinitely better for tue
British Government. because we would
then know what 20 do. but to-day we are
powerless 10 search vessels properly o. 20
prevent recruits from arriving.
In the light OF what We know there
is nothing 10 do but for England 20 re-
member that she has r feet and 10 use II
to occupy Lourenzo MARQUEE. II England
acts thus with regard TO DelaE0a Bay the
war will he over in three months. L
she leaves things as they are now the war
will last for al least A year
You have read IN the papers" I said
that Germany would not brook Eng
lands touching Delagoa Bay. and that
the Kaiser gave that 20 be understood
in his recent visit?"
Ny informant snapped al the idea. say
ing: Il look upon that report as one OF
those originating from Dr. Leyds' news
bureau. II England takes Delagoa Bay
she will have nothing 20 fear. France will
not move without Russia. and II Russia
moved she would have Japan on top OF
her Germany has been paid"
What do YOU mean by that" asked.
Il don't mean exactly in cash. but IN
promises OF a quid pro quo in Africa. In
a snort time you will find a convention
between England and Germany come 10
light. The cruX Of the present question
for England in South Africa Is. briefly
that If England wants 20 finish this war
she has got 20 buy or occupy DelagOa
Bay. and remember. she has got a pre-
emption in the matter OF purchase"
The Daily Mail in discussing the matter
says that European complications might
possibly follow Intervention on our part
with regard 10 Portuguese breaches Of
neutrality. IL is subject which must be
carefully considered, but IL should not be
forgotten by the Lisbon people that Great
Britain has been slow 20 assert her rights
al times when she has been much more
severely hsrassed than at present"
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-22
Scheme to Seize William Hicks
Fortune.
TOrtOni Affair the End of a Plan to Marry
Him to a Creature of the
TenderIOin.

fed Police Officer JOY that some funny
business was going on inside the shan
non * Akers saloon. The policeman
mace an investigation and found that
Hicks was awaiting magistrate 20 unite
him IN marriage 20 a woman % the Ten
derloin who frequents the saloon.
Joy called the Hsger heir aside and
warned him of what appeared 20 be a trap
set for MS undoing. and the wedding was
called of.
The party then adjourned % Tortoni'S
Akers' mistress. Lizzie Sullivan. who ais1
appears 20 have had an eye on the Hicks
purse. became extremely Jealous % the
attentions Akers was lavishlng on the
woman whom shannon and Akers ure
said 20 have selected for Hicks bride
She is said 20 have attempted 20 win
back his affections during the dinner par
ty and after eXnausting all her alleged
charms threatened 20 make n sensation
on the spot II he continued 20 be friendly
with her rival. Akers was stubborn. auI
the Sullivan woman made good her bIifs
II appears that she carried the deadly
acid with her for just such occasions.
There was nothing % show that she was
al all sincere In her threats 10 end her
life. But little n any of the acid went
down her throat. but considerable of IL
was spilled over her neck and arms.
BY last evening she had entirely recov-
cred and at midnight was IN shannon &
Akers' resort.
The name Of the woman who was put
forward 10 hypnotic Hicks Is a dark se-
cret only Known % those who were on
the inside OF the conspiracy. They refuse
% discuss the matter.
Hicks has retired temporarily from tho
TenderlOin.
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-22
FRENCH CANADIANS
OPENLY FAVOR THE DUTCH

NEW YORK. Dec. "A special ~ tba
World from Ottawa says. The outspokeu
sympathy among FrenCh-Canadians for
the Dutch people of South Africa in their
present struggle for liberty and independ-
ence is not confined 20 the leading men
in the Liberal party Of Quebec
OF the prominent French Conservatives
known 20 be Boer sympsthizers the most
recent 20 publicly declare himself Is the
famous orator and politician. Charles
Thebault OF Waterloo. Quebec. Speaking
last night at a joint political meeting In
Sherbrooke County he said:
The war against the Beers Is a Grim
inal war. and / warn Canadians against
giving any support 20 Great Britain.
blame Laurier strongly for supporting
England in this unjust war against a