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Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1899-08-17
The Tennis Tournament.

At a meeting OF the Carson Athletic
Club held last Tuesday evening, Prof.
Blanchet obtained permission from the
Executive Committee to expend a por-
ton OF the proceeds received from the
Tennis dance, to be given Friday even
ing, August %, at the Afmory Hall,
in securing a coach for the G. A. c.
basket ball team. This is certainly a
very ~commendable step, and as Carson
is very proud Of it's basket ball team,
We have no doubt but what the TENN.
dance will be largely attended.
The Tennis Committee has been in.
defatigable in its efforts to build up q
lively interest in tennis affairs through.
out the State, and tie state champion
ship event, which will take place ir
Carson or the oath and 25th inst, i:
looked forward to with unusual inter
est. Whatever may be the outcome
the Tennis Committee. certainly de
serves great crsdit and hearty ap
prOval for its unceasinglabors.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1899-08-17
The Dukes PLEDGE

This splendid fOur-act drama dealing
with the age of gallantry in France
during the reign OF Louis XIV, trans
lated from the French by talented Miss
Grace AddisQg, was presented to an
~appreciat.ve audience last night at the
Opera House by the Vroom-Addison
combination. The play possesses hat
subtle charm of construction. which,
coupled with elegant costumes, good
actors and proper stage effects, has
made romantic cOmedy-drama a
marked success in the theatrical world.
Miss Addison, in the character of
MademOiselle Gabrielle de Belle Isle,
displayed to wonderful advantage her
charming Interpretation of this de
lightful character.
Mr.. Vroom has met with success
everywhere he has travelled, and GER
tainly deserves it. for he is without
doubt n of the strongest opponents
Of high class drama now before the
public.
This evening the company will pro-
duce that strong drama, The Reap.
ers." From what can be Judged by
their work it is safe to say that a
splendid attraction will be staged to-
night. Seats on sale at Steinmet7
drug store.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1899-08-17
4 Smooth Ueer,tcr.

A strange case of swindling is devel-
oped in San Francisco, where Augustus
Howard who is an old confidence MAJ
with a dozen aliases, and whose real
name is Doyle, is wanted for ~swindling
a mar named Green. ont of $3.50, coo.
The San Francisco police have known
of the part Howard played in the af-
fair for about three weeks, but made
nc attempt to arrest him until the
papers had exploited his crimes for
several days, and then he had escaped.
He is an old confidence operator and
the papers report that the moun he
got of Senator Williams of Empire
was SIS, 600.
Mr.. Williams, believing that he had
a money-making gas invention, took
him from starvation in San Franci-cO
and cared for himself and family fOI
months. In return for his kindness he
was "dore up" by Howard to the tune
of several thousand. Howard's wife
appears to be in with him in his swiud.
ling operations.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1899-08-17
Civil S1rvice Examinations.

A competitive examination under the
rules of the e. ). civil service com
mission OF applicants for the grades for
letter carriers in Reno, will be held at
the Court House on the 23d day OF
September, commencing at 9 a. NJ.
Applications for examination must be
made on blanks, which can be obtained
from Postmaster P. II. Krans. APP
plications will not be received by the
Board unless handed in by the hour of
closing business on September 18th.
All applicants should secure blanks
and fill them out at once, in order to al
low time for any necessary corrections.
The examinations will be for clerk
and carriers, and will consist Of spell
lug, arithmetic, letter writing, penman-
ship: copying from plain copy, geo
graphy Of the United States and read
ing addresses. The age limitation for
the examination are: Clerk, not less
than. Is years; carriers, between u and
10. Carriers must not weigh more
than I25 pounds al d not less tL1n
feet t inches in height, and nus Tile
With application medical certificate tC
that effect and that they possess The
other physical qualifications. Journal
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1899-08-17
Athletic Club Elections

At the meeting of the Athletic Club
on TUESDAY evening, the Club adopted
its new constitution. The old officers
OF the Club, who have all served sew
eral months over their terms, stated
that they would insist on a new set OF
officers, and have a regular election un-
der the new charter. which requires
the nomination and posting Of candi-
dates in the club room for at least two
weeks prior to ballOtjng.
1t was decided to make no nomina-
tions until the next meeting and then
have the posting. of nominees two
weeks before the ballOtug. An cleo
tion contest would liven up the Club
and be of considerable benefit
1t is proposed to have two sets OF
nominees and a regular political cam
paign, so as to call out the full vote.
A number of new bers were ad.
mitted and the next meeting Of the
Club prOmises to be a lively one.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1899-08-17
ALL SORTS.

Trib cures insect bites and stings,
Editor Smyth of the Irrigation Age
was in town yesterday.
If you are looking for a trunk go to the
Emporium. y new line just received.
Johnny Myers expects to open his
new saloon Saturday.
Rev. Mr.. McMurtry ard wife Of
Carson were on the ComstoCk yes
terday.
J. F. Haley, business manager of
the Nevada Magazine departed for
Reno last evening.
Ms. Charles Day left for San Fran
cisco last evening where she will join
her husband
Pipe was hauled west of town yes
terday where an artesian well will be
bored for the State.
John w. Mackay, now in New
York is expected to arrive in San
Francisco about September Ist.
The Smelter at GOlconda has closea
down for repairs. 1t will take about
three months to make the necessary re-
pairs to the plant.
Showers were billed by the weather
man yesterday. There was all kinds
of wind and dust but the shower
failed to materiaiiZe.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1899-08-17

tLIISIaHJS, TIC youngest aDOuG
IA years old, arrived from Germany and
are now employed on the F. ~Dangberg
ranch.
1t is reported that L.. Yori has sold
all his personal property in the Clau-
Der ranch to Z. Cobn, who is negotiat-
ing a sale of the ranch to J. Friedman of
Reno.
Joseph Allard, a small rancher of An
telOpe Valley, has met with quite a mis-
fortune. While he was away, and his
family were visiting near 10y, his house,
Containing everything he had in the way
Of personal property, was consumed by
fire. He arrived at the scene when the
flames had gained full sway, and was
unable 10 save anything. He came to
Gardnerville Saturday and arranged 10
rebuild.
Sophus Hartwick, editor and proprie-
tor OF the "Bien," Lhe oldest newspaper
published i'll the Danish language, on this
coast, was a visitor 10 Carson Valley this
week, and departed for San Francisco
yesterday. He was cordially received
The "Bien" has 2400 circulation, and mum
bers among its subscribers many. East
Fork ranchers and business men.-Re-
cord. 49,. .
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1899-08-17
WANTED-A good milkman. Apply
at this Office.

WANTED-A good milkman. Apply
at this Office.
Those desiring to take a Chatauquan
Course in elocutiOn under Prof. FOuche
call at Mrs. Mackey's; corner OF Divis-
ion and King streets. Eight lessons IS.
If your eyes are bothering you go to
c. w. Friends, he will fit the proper
glasses.
The latest style in belt buckles, neck
clasps, beauty pins, skirt pin sets,
shirt waist sets, at prices to suit the
times at the Fox store.
Wanamaker & Brown clothing at
Sam COhn's.
For a good cigar go to Joe Johnson's
drug store, Fox block, opposite Capitol.
Sickels'IMasonic Monitor can be had at
the Coz store.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1899-08-17
Football Coach Engaged.

The management OF the Q. of N.
football team has employed Mr.. Dick
son of the University of Pennsylvania
O coach the squad during the season of
three months. Mr.. Dickson comes to
his work highly recommended by the
best athletes of the east.
He is expected to arrive about the
31st inst. and will at once commence
active work getting the team into con-
dition for the coming games.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1899-08-17

carpets and doall kinds ot housecieaning :
O.. w! Doud. Leave orders at Walsh &
Wyljes.
Four pair soNs for a quarter at Kelly
Cos. Arlington Block. The longer
you wear them the st ,onger they get.
Harry s. CowIng, teacher Of guitar, will
take a limited number of pupils. Inquire
of Mrs. J. II. CoWing.
The new blue serge suits-~eeu ahoat
town-are very swell. F. W. Day has
them. They are the latest out.
Buy vour camera and photographic
supplies of the 'ChaXter Drug Store. They
defy competition i'll prices.
A lot OF special bargains IN Misses
and c~hildren's tan shoes at Zoe, 81 and
81 ., also ladies black lace and choco-
late cloth top and kid at 81 so. a new
line of mems lace congress, all styles of
toes, at 81 90, 81 IS and 81. Ed Bur.
lington has got them and they are all
right.
Sam Cohn has just received d new
lot of samples from Wanamaker &
Brown. See them.
Two fine soaps-Crofts & Reeds
Crab Apple Bloom, absolutely pure
and the Peerless American bath soap.
p. n. Hansen, agent.
Geo, A. Tyrrell is making a specially
of Home MAIDS Candies, also receiveing
fresh fruits daily.
c. B. corsets, 81 50 grade now 9Oc at
Miss Taylor's.
It's no trouble to get good cigars
c. VIZ. Friend keeps them.
Shirts made to order by Sam Conn.
All our lawns, dimities and Organdies
formerly sold for 10, 123 Is, 20 and 25c
per yard, now selling for sc per yard
cash only-at F. w. Days.
The sewing machine that captured
the award al the Worlds Fair was tn,
White. G. ". Friend is the agent
A new line of perfumes, toilet article
and dentriices, best, most reasonable
r prices in town at Davis and Farrer's.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1899-08-17
A New Club

a number of the wheelmen OF this
city has decided that the only way to
perfect matters is TO form a club COM
posed exclusively Of wheelmen, and a
movement in this direction is on. The
boys will organize, and when things
are in complete running order, will
again challenge the Reno team and en-
deavOr TO win back the championship.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1899-08-17
Dental Announcement.

Those desiring the services OF DR..
Lu Ella Cool will do we'll to call at an
early date, as she departs for Califor-
MIA in September, returning to Carson
in June OF next year for d few weeks.
All work reasonable and guaranteed.
No charge for examination.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1899-08-17
SEE OUR
NEW SPRING SHOES

=. We can say without fear of contradiction that VS.
havetnow the largest and best selected class of Ladies
Gents, Boys, Misses and Childrenc' Shoes contained i'll
one single store in the State of Nevada and at prices below
our competitors. We are after your shoe trade and can
give you better value than any dealer. Our prices are
lower, our goods better and are all manufactured. especially
for our trade. Being practical shoemakers, we are able to
know what is necessary to wear and comfort. Our Gus
toners get the benefit of our experience. All we ask Of
you is a fair chance. Compare our goods and our prices
with others and you are our customers. 1t Will pay you to
send if you cannot come. All orders by mail or otherwise
will, receive prompt attention. A full line @ Gents Gloves
of best qr atty on hand, also Sole Leather and Findings
E. BURLINGTON
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1899-08-17

Prof. Warfel will give instruction in
Latin, Spanish and English, during
the summer Inquire at Miss Cava-
augh's, King street.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1899-08-17

The latest tints and sizes in letter paper
and tablets just received by Davis & Far
rer. Ask to see the new ones.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1899-08-17
Meteorological Report.
g. 5. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
WEATHER BUREAU.


Carson City, New, August Il, 1899.
Yesterdays observations at the local
Weather Bureau Office.
Mean temperature, IS degrees; depar-
mre from normal minus 10 degrees; maxi
mum temperature, 10 degrees; minimum
temperature, ~; accumulated excess OF
temperature since first of month, IS
degrees; accumulated deficiency of tenn
p4rature since January first 90 de-
grees; Total precipitation G~nc!ading rain
hail and melted snow o departure
from normal o inches; accumulated de
fciency Of precipitation since first of the
month .26 inches; accumulated deficiency
of precipitation since January first IS.
inches.
FORECAST FOR TODAY.
Fair-stationary temperature.
j. Ii. SMITH.
Observer.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1899-08-17
Dissolution Of Copartnership

Carson, Nevada, July %, 1898.
The copartnership heretofore exist
ing under the firm name of Cagwin &
Noteware, and doing business in Carson
City, Nevada, is this day dissolved by
mutual consent.
G. w. Cagwin is authorized to collect
all debts due thelate firm.
i29-1m G. W. CAGWIN,
nj n 0TEU APE
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1899-08-17
Special Sale For the Next Ten

j. Kelly Z Co, cash GrOcery,"
King Street.
From now on We will be o!en till
p. NJ.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1899-08-17
0 IS YUUR WIFE?

Has she lost her beauty! II so, Constipation
Indigestion, Sick Headache are the priDcip3
causes karl's Clover Root Tea has cured these i'll
for half a century. Price 25 cts. and so cts. Money
refunded if results ore not satisfactory,
For sale at Nevada Drug Store.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1899-08-17

Eastern advertising Agent 230-234 Tenn
pie Court Building, New York City, E.
KatZ, Agent.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1899-08-17
Notice To Eousecloanar-

am prepared to take up, c'eanan u lay
carpets and doaIl kinds ot uousecieaning
O. w! noud. Leave orders at Walsh &
WylIes.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1899-08-17

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Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1899-08-17
G~ardnerville lots

Three emigrants, the youngest about
years old, arrived from Germany and
are now employed on the F. Dangberg
ranch.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1899-11-03

This is the eighth year OF sugar
beet culture in Nevada and the in.
dustry is still upon nm experimental
scale, Notwithstanding that results
have been obtained which would JUS.
tify planting thousands OF acres OF
beets md erecting factories for tho
production OF sugar.
At present bcets are being grown
Mt tho experiment grounds and II. B.
M%axson's ranch near this city. A
small acreage is devote TO the these
roots in Smith and Mason valleys.
Fred Dangbcrg IL raising twenty
acres near Gardnervillc. a field OF
bcets is being cultivated on Sam
Bachman's ranch iDTtuby valley, while
tho following Lovelock ranchcrs arc
c~ultivatinR bects to Il greater or less
extent: John Harrison, II. G.. Mar.
ker. Joseph Hill and WIN. LOorz.
Government returns for last ycnr
show Ncvada's boots to be Mt tho
head OF tho column with 2l.2 per
cent in suchrosc, for the best, aud tho
average was 1873 percent. Tho pro.
vious ycar Nevada also headed tho
list and il is u forcgonc conclusion
that tho good story will DO rotold IN
1899.
There arrived at the experiment
station Monday II number Of bects
from the liarrison ranch. Tho were
monsters. Tho largest stood 80 inches
high. Prof. Wilson Ia now engaged
in dnalyzlng them.-Rcno JoutLal.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1899-11-03
Facts nnd Figures.

America has 20S female lawyers.
America makes 1000, 100000 cigars
yearly.
America makes 10000, 900 false
teeth yearly.
New York has a llcwbrew painters
union.
Sound move 7i3 miles m hour.
y sewing machine is supposed TO
do the worG OF y women.
London annually consumes 10000
tons OF imported meat.
Tall persons hcve the advantage OF
greater longevity than short persons.
Contrary to popular belief excite.
mcnt causes much less insanity than
monntony.
In tho United States 390,OpO cubic
feet OF pine is used annually in max.
ing matches.
a statistical Entiliehman estimates
that n factory hand earning, say sG.2j
n week. oxpends out OF il for food,
s3A0, Of which sl.OG is for meat, ba.
con and fish, and nm equal amount
for butter cheese, lard, mud eggs.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1899-11-03
-Four Courtship Sundays.

The four Sundays OF November are
observed us fcte days in Holland.
They arc known 10y tho curious
names Review, Decision, Purchase
md Possession and all refer 10 matri.
muninl affairs. November in Holland
being the month par excellence de.
voted to courtship and marriage,
probably because the ~ ricultural oc-
equations Of the year are over and
possibly because the lords OF creation
from quite remote antiquity have
recognized the plcasantncss Of having
wives to cook and cater for them dur.
ing the long winter.
On Review Sunday everybody goes
to church, and after service there is a
church parade in ovcry village, when
the youths and maidens gaze upon
each other, but forbcar to speak.
On Decision Sunday each bachelor
who is seeking n wife approaches the
maiden Of his choice with q ceremon.
ious bow and from her manner or re-.
spending judge whether his advances
are acceptable. Purchasc Sunday
the consent OF the parents is sought
il tho suit Inns prospcrcd during the
weok. Not until Possession Sunday
however. do the twain appear before
the world Gs actual or prospective
brides and grooms.-Dcnvcr News.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1899-11-03

The United States has IL harem in
the Sulu island and Congressman
Roberts has ono in Utah. Tho nd
ministration pays the chief OF the Su-
lu harem Il fat sum on which to keep
his wives and Congress proposes to
deprive Roberts OF his seat and tho
people OF Utah want to send him to
prison. 1t seems to make n differ
ence whether Il harcm is supported
out OF the public treasury or by pri.
vate enterprise.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1899-11-03

Al didn't like your prayer very
much, this morning" said u fault
finding deacon to his minister. what
was wrong with it?" "WelI, in the
first place, it was too long. and thon
l thought it contained two or three
expressions that were unwarranted."
Il am sorry it meets with your dis
approval, Deacon" the good man re-.
sponded, 4but you must bear IN mind
that the prayer was not addressed to
yon."-OhiO State Journal.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1899-11-03

Norwegian legislators are undoubt-
edly Of u practical turn of mind, or
else they have been suffering mt the
hands OF incompetent housewives,
for rs a body they recently proposed
that girls who did not know how to
knit, sew, wash and cook should be
refused permission to marry. Daugh-
tors OF wealthy men were alike to be
subject to the rule.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1899-11-03
Murdered by mn Indian.

Tho Reno Gazette a the following
special:
AUSTIN, Nov, Nov. q Mrs. Vim.
Doll Crosse aud her fourteen months
old child were murdered ut Bridges
Station yesterday by Il strange Indian
Tho bodies were found 10y tho hus.
band in the evening on RETURNING
from work. Tho woman was found
in the chicken house with her head
mutilatcd and q rope around her
neck and her feet tied with wire. The
child WIS sttaugled. A two months
old baby was not harmed. They
wore alone all day. Tho murderer
escaped.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1899-11-03
FROM WEDNESDAYS DAILY
5ALMAGUNDI.

Mr.. Russell went down to Battl,
Mountain this afternoon.
The Humboldt county grand iur,
has indicted Vic Bouton on two
charges Of cattle stealing.
Thomas Hunter loaded eight cars
OF beef cattle for the San francisco
market today.
Case IL Parsons loaded eighteen
cars OF horses this afternoon for ship.
ment to Omaha. s
Last Monday the Beers captured
two regiments Of British soldiers and
a battery. OF six se~ven-pound screw
guns. Let the good work go on,
The weather prophets are divided
rs to what kind OF a winter the com.
ing Il will be, some say a cold and
open winter Others say a cold one with
plenty Of snow.
Chris Baumback is improving the
Elko saloon property. lie has raised
the building, repaired the sidewalk
and is grading the street to keep the
water from the building.
The Philadelphia Ledger sagely
remarks: at is the same old story.
The Irish in ireland will build the
Parncll monument il the Irish in
America will furnish the funds
Korea has decided to permit her
womankind to ride on the street cars
Mt all hours OF the day. This is
probably the greatest concession to
modern civilization ever made in the
-hermit kingdom" Up TO the time
OF this spasm OF enlightenment
women i'll Korea were not allowed
upon the street in the daytime, but in
the evening, at the ringing OF "A cur
few, men retired within doors and
sailed forth for exercise or
pleasure. At the present time Korean
men are clatcd over the fact that but
few ono have awaited themselves
Of their new found liberty.
Sam Wheeler has fifty fine young
Lincoln bucks at Dorscy's corral.
They were purchased at London, Can
ada, by Mr.. Wheeler and arrived a
few days ago. They are u fine speci-
men Of the sheep kind. Their frames
are largo and strong and their wool
Is about six inches long and very fine.
Mr.. Wheeler imported them for tn ,
purpose of crossing them with Meri-
no ewes, his object being to breed d
line grade OF mutton sheep. One OF
the lot is two years Old and weighs 300
pounds. 1t is doubtful il there Is n
liner lot OF bucks in the State.
The Rcbekah social was we'll at
tended last night and n splendid
time was bad by all. Great piles OF
eatables and gallons OF drinkables
were stored away under the jackets
OF the hungry crowd, Besides the
entablcs and drinkables that satisfied
the inner man. there was splendid
music and singing, The Rebckuhs
were out in force and everybody was
mado to feel at home. The eating
drinking and chatting was kept up
until nearly II o'clock. Tho crowd
left much silver with the Rebekahs
which will be used to purchase the
necessary regalia for tho Degree
team.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1899-11-03

The Iowa regiment passed through
this morning on the way homo from
Mapila. The boys seemed to DO
stout and hearty and looked as IL
they had enjoyed life 10 tho Philip
pines. The regiment passed through
here over Il year ago with 1862 men
but returned with SIT. Only Ole
was killed outright in battle. THE is
a remarkable record considering that
the Iowa boys we're on tho firing line
longer than any other regiment dur
ing their service. Several died from
wounds md sickness, some were dis.
charged for disability and others re.
enlist ID.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1899-11-03

Tho G Maine is now building ut
the yards Of the Cramps of Philadel-
phia. Owing to the trouble at pres
ent experienced in the United States
IN securing prompt delivery of steel
1t Is feared that the Maine will be de-
layed fully six months in her com
pletion. a conservative estimate
places the completion Of the Maine
at early in the SIMMER Of 1901.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1899-11-03
4 Now DennrIurc.

Tho Englor Company has added to
their stock I'M entire new line of
goods, consisting Of n superb assort-
ment OF fur capes, electric seal col.
larettes, cloth jackets and waists,
cloth and velvet fur trimmed cloaks,
golf caPes and children's jackets with
REFERS. These goods arc lovely the
latest styles, and will be sold at hon
est prices. Come and see US.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1899-11-03
ON EVERY BOTTLE

or Shiloh's Consumption Cure is
this guarantee: "All We ask OF you is
to use t%wo-thirds of the contents of
this bottle faithfully, then il you can
say you are not benefited return the
bottle to your Druggist and he may
refund the price paid" Price % cite,
so cts and Sl.00. For sale by Elko
Drug Co.