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The Courier. (Genoa, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1902-12-26
Carson Letter

EDITOR COURIER. The San Fran
cisco Chronicle has had another fitover
w. J. Bryan, and this time over the
fact that he lives in a house that cost
him $ef,1 and that he has saved
enough money to make him comfort
able the rest of his days | hope it is
true Mr.. Bryan is a lawyer and
writer. He was elected to Congress
from his district in Nebraska many
years ago, and he has never been ae-
cused of disappearing it. Twice he
ran for President of the United States,
and polled an alarming vote. After
his defeat he started The Commoner, a
weekly newspaper. The Republicans
called it .sThe Commonest." He has
made his money by the publication of
the commonest paper published in the
United States, if their statement is
true, and that is no compliment to the
public. But il. is not true. The Com
moner fs widely circulated, and is
power for good. MIR. Began, and the
Democratic party which he leads, have
acted as a brake ON the Republican
band wagon when the outfit was rum
ming away downhill, and has saved
the riders from broken bones, if not
from death. Without the brake, Mark
Hannah and his followers would have
had it all their own way. More power
to the brake, | say. But, to readvert
to the subject that Mr.. Bryan has made
some money, and should now be rated
as a plutocrat. Mike De Young, the
owner of the Chronicle is worth mil
lions Did he make it by advocating
the interests of the public, like Bryan?
Grover Cleveland began his money
making career as Sheriff of Buffalo,
and within few years he was worth
millions. What Republican leader and
President failed to make money hand
over fist, except Lincoln but he is the
idol of the Democrats to-day and not
of the Republicans. 1t may be an
swered that MIR. Roosevelt is not MAX
ing any money; but Mr.. Roosevelt is
not tile favorite of the Republican
powers; those who control the des-
TIMES of that party are now turning
towards Mr.. Cleveland, and they de-
sire his nomination by the Democratic
party, and will put up money to elect
him, on the ground that If he is Presi-
dent of the United states, we viii have
strong government, and the military
forces of the United States viii be I'M
sparingly used to protect the interests
of the Dollar over the interests of the
Man.
The Courier. (Genoa, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1902-12-26

One company in humboldt county
has performed the annual assessment
work on thirty mining claims.
The Courier. (Genoa, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1902-12-26

Some girls go abroad to complete
their education and some marry at
home.
The Courier. (Genoa, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1902-12-26

The reader may indulge me in few
more facts about the early settlement
of Carson Valley. ! desire, prelimin-
arily, to state that | write from men,
DRY, statements made upon the witness
stand during the trial of cases. Cap.
Smith was probably the first locator of
the Bassman ranch; he afterwards
claimed all of Dutch Valley, in Alpine
county, by virtue of herding cattle in
the valley. About 1858 man named
Edwards went across the mountains
and killed Frenchman and weighted
his body with rocks and sunk it in
creek where it was found, and the Cal
ifornians followed his trail Edwards
having stolen the Frenchman's eattle)
and they found some of the cattle on
Lutte Odds ranch, but most of them on
Lucky Bill Thorington'sr ranch. Lucky
Bill and Edwards escaped in the hills,
and the Californians pressing the Ne
Nevadans sent Jerome rhorington, a
son OF Lucky Bill, to find his father,
promising immunity to the father, if
he would also bring Edwards down
He got the father to come down, but
Edwards escaped, and the Californians
felt that sacrifice of some kind was
the proper thing before returning,
tried Lucky Bill for the offense. A
jury was picked out, and the trial was
held at the Clear Creek ranch, not far
from the Indian School, and he was
duly sentenced to be hung, and taken
out in a cart, and he was hung close to
the road ON the Clear Creek ranch. /
believe the gentleman who drove the
cart from under Mr.. Thorington's feet
is living yet. The Clear Creek ranch,
now owned by the II. F. Dangberg
Land & Live Stock Co was settled by
Baldwin and Alternately in the early
flfties. believe both men are yet liv-
ing, near Visalia, California Mr..
Baldwin cultivated the ranch while
Alternately prospected near Virginia,
and he was one of the locators of the
richest piece of mining ground the
world ever saw = the Consolidated
Cal. Va. ground. Bart and VIM Cary
had a saw and shingle mill at Wood
ford's in the fifties, and the remnants
of the tailrace can be seen there vet.
John Little, who died in Carson few
years ago, settled near Carson in 1852.
Ed. Sweeney, father of our next state
Attorney General, settled in Carson in
1852, believe. Abe Curry tried to buy
a business location in Genoa before
1850, and falling to make bargain,
told the citizens he would 60, and start
town OF mis- own, and he did, coming
to Carson, and throwing all his enter
prise and energy here, and thrusting
the town ahead of Genoa with rapid
strides. Robert Trimmer, of Diamond
Valley, who now claims water right
superior to that of d. r. Jones, worked
for D. r. Jones building his fences, in
1859, and before he ever saw Diamond
Valley, There were also some settle
The Courier. (Genoa, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1902-12-26
Fred KIOtZ.

NOTARY PUBLIC AND CoNvEYANCEk
Deeds and other Papers Drawn and Ac
taken at reasonable rates
OFFICE: IN THE COURT HOUSE, GENop
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1902-02-18
Senate Passes Census eiII.

Washington, Feb 1s.-After an ex-
tended debate the senate yesterday
passed the bill establishing a perma-
nent census office. The discussion
related principally to the collection
and publication by the director of the
census OF statistics respecting the pro-
duction of cotton. Allison vigorously
opposed the resolution. maintaining
that the cotton statistics gathered by
the department of agriculture were
complete and accurate and that no ne
cessity existed for their duplication.
Despite his opposition. the provision
was inserted in the bill. Several other
bills OF importance on the calendar
were passed. among them one extend
ing the charters of national banks.
The president sent to the senate a
message recommending the retirement
Of Naval Constructor Richmond P.
Robson.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1902-02-18
SPARKS FROM THE WIRES.

All the employees of the Singer Sew
ing Machine works at South Bend,
Ind, numbering over 1000, went on a
strike Monday
Lieutenant Clarence M. FMray Of
the Second infantry committed suicide
at the United States barracks at Co.
lumbus, o.. Monday.
Caleb Johnson attempted to explore a
mysterious cave at ST. Genevieve, Mo-,
and lost his way. wandering in the
depths of the earth for four days.
Yang Yu the Chinese minister to
Russia, died in st. Petersburg Monday
after d short illness. He was formerly
Chinese minister at Washington
AT a t,reat meeting of laborers held
in Rome Monday it was decided to sub
nit The question OF a general strike
to the vote OF the various labor unions
Colonel Micheal Shaughnessy. a
mining promoter, filed petition in
bankruptcy at Salt Lake. giving his
liabilities at $1S7.OO0 and his assets
as $25.0OO.
Edward Moon, grain merchant OF
Memphis. Tenn. filed a petition In
bankruptcy Monday, showing liabiii.
ties at s6O,OOO His assets are cons;d-
erably less.
The senate committee on agriculture
is considering the oleomargarine bill
which recently passed the house and
has been giving hearings to those for
Nine of the wealthiest and most
influential citizens of Chicago have
sent to the United States senate pc
tition asking for uniform and more
rigid divorce laws in all the states of
the Union.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1902-02-18
FAvoRs QUALIFIED SUFFRAGE.
Taft Gives Further Testimony on Con.
dition Of Philippine lsianders.

Taft Gives Further Testimony on Con.
dition Of Philippine islanders.
Washington, Feb. 1S. Governor
Taft in his testimony before the sem
ate committee on the Philippines yes
terday stated more distinctly than he
has done heretofore his theory, which
is, he said, also the theory of the Phil
ippine commission, as to what con-
gress should do in the way of sup
plying the Philippine people with q
form of government. His plan is,
first, to give the people qualified
suffrage, with a graduel growth in
popular government which should be
enlarged through education in the
English language and in American In
stitutions; second, to institute within
reasonably short time a local leg1s-
lature to consist of two bodies, one to
be chosen by vote and the other to be
appointive; third, to premit the isl
ands to send two or three representa-
tfves to Washington. In reply to ques-
tions Governor Taft said he agreed
with General Funston that the estab-
lishment of popular assemblage
would give opportunity to demagogues
to stir up the the people, but that he
did not include in this designation all
persons who are opposed to American
rule. There are, he said, many men
In the islands who conscientiously op.
pose the domination of the United
States
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1902-02-18
Death Of Mrs. Grote.

1t is with extreme grief that we
chronicle the death of Mrs. John F.
Grote of West Side. Mrs. Grote was q
woman of far more than ordinary
ability and she was an influence for
good throughout she entire community
in which she dwelt. As wife and
mother the was true and loving and
her death will cause pang to many a
heart.
Mrs. Grote, nee Belle Jeffries, was
born at Ctsers. New York, Jan. q,
1858. She came to Lyons, Iowa, with
her parents in 1857, where she re.
sided until her marriage with John F.
Grote on June Is, 1875.
Mr.. and Mrs. Grote removed to West
Side in 1892 and this has been their
home since that time. Six children
were born to them of whom two daugh.
ters, Florence and Edith survive. Mrs.
Grote also leaves her father, Mr.. j. j.
Jeffries, brother j. J. Jeffries Jr. of
Clinton and sister, Mrs. E. Seeber of
Clinton to mourn her loss. All of her
immediate relatives were with her
during her last illness. Mrs. Grote
died on Saturday evening and the
funeral services were held at West
Side this afternoon. May the Lord of
Hosts bring comfort to the bereaved
family and may thew find consolation in
the noble record of life we'll lived.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1902-02-18
NEGRO MINSTREL STRUNG UP.
Lynehed by Mob at New Madrid TO
Shooting Into Audience.

Lynehed by Mob at New Madrid for
Shooting into Audience.
New Madrid, Mo-, Feb. 1s.-Last
night crowd of masked men over
powered the jailer and took negro.
Louis Wright, a short distance from
town and hanged him. Richard &
Pringle's negro minstrels gave an en-
tertainment here Saturday night, when
an alteration arose between one Of
the musicians and some of the white
town boys. Several of the boys under
took to take the musician out, when
the negroes on the stage began to
shoot, Several whites in the audience
were hit but no one was seriously
hurt. The negroes ran out the back
way to their private car, which was
soon surrounded by armed men, but no
violence was done, owing to the ar
rival of the town marshal. All the
negroes were put in Jail and as the
result of an examination the name of
the one who did the shooting was dis
covered. He was lynched and the
others will be released.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1902-02-18
DAUGHTERS OF REVOLUTION.
Eleventh Congress of the Organization
in Session at Washington.

GtSvSutu congress OF tne Or9dnIZatton
in Session at Washington.
Washington, Feb. 1s.-The 11th
continental congress of the National
Society of the Daughters of the Amer
ican Revolution is in session here.
About 800 delegates and others repre-
senting chapters in states throughout
the country are present. The con-
gress has before it many things Of i'm
portance to the welfare of the society.
These include the erection Of a CONT
mental memorial hall in this city, the
adjustment of internal disputes among
some of the western chapters, which
have caused much trouble in the past,
needed amendments in the examfna-
ton of the order and projects for Sc
curing pensions for needy "Daugh-
ters," whose fathers were actual fight
ers in the colonial struggle with En-
gland. The congress will last all Of
the week.
The congress was called to order by
the president general. Mrs. Charles W.
Fairbanks. wife of the United States
senator from Indiana. Mrs. William
A. Smoot Of Virginia, the chaplain
general, offered the opening prayer,
in which the entire congress standing,
Joined. Led by Percy S. Foster of this
city. the congress sang the "Star
Spangled Banner"
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1902-02-18
.RADHES DANISH TREATY
Senate Approves Conventions
Without Amending 1t.
NOW PASS TO UNITED STATES.
Government Pays s5,ooo,ooo for lei.
ands of St. Thomas, st. John and
st. croix-Exchange Of Ratifications
Will Close Transaction.

Washington. Feb. 18.-Yesterday,
in little more than an hours time,
the senate disposed of the treaty with
Denmark, ceding to the United States
for consideration of $5,000,0O0 the
islands of st. Thomas, st. John and
st. Croix, composing the group of the
Antilles known as the Danish West
Indies, and lying just east of Porto
Rico, and thus. so far as this country
is concerned, consummated a transac-
ton which has been under considers
tion intermittently since the admins
tration Of President Lincoln. The
treaty and the report ON it were read
at length and more or less discussion
OF the proposition was INDUCED In.
Senator Cullom made speech explain
ing the advantages of the acquisition
Of the islands. and Senators Bacon
and McLaurin (Miss.) made brief ro-
marks, saying that while they could
not endorse all the provisions Of the
agreement they would place no obsta-
cles in the way of ratification. SenA-
tor Bacon proposed an amendment
eliminating the paragraph in the
treaty giving authority to congress to
fix the civil and political rights Of the
inhabitants, but it was voted down by
viva vice vote. The resolution to
ratify was adopted without division.
Senator Cullom explained that un-
der the terms of the treaty the United
States would take possession Of the
islands as soon as ratifications could
be exchanged, and that it would not
be necessary to delay that action until
the appropriation for them could bo
made.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1902-02-18
Republicans in Caucus Plan InvestIaa-
tion of Disfranchisement Question.

tion of Disfranchisement Question.
Washington, Feb. 1S.-The Repub-
lican members of the house of repre-
sentatives held third caucus last
night to consider the question Of
southern elections. The attendance
was not as numerous as at former
gatherings, Speaker Henderson not at
tending. and only S6 Republicans out
OF total of 1873 being present. This
was short of quorum, but the meet
ing proceeded, with speedy and def
mite results, resolution being adopt
ed asking the house committee on
rules to report resolution for polit-
ical investigating committee of II
members to consider questions rela-
tive to the disfranchisement of voters.
It was stated that the investigation
could be conducted here in Washing
ton probably without making personal |
observation In the south or elsewhere.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1902-02-18
Champion Jefries Sick.

New York, Feb. 1S.-James Jeffries,
the champion heavyweight pugilist, is
sick with the grip at a hotel in this
city. He is being attended by physl-
clan, who said that the pugilist was In
fair condition and was getting along
nicely.
London, Dec. 6.-The city enter.
tanned the prince and princess of
Wales yesterday at a luncheon given
in the Guild hall and presented them
with an address of consratulation on
their successful tour of the British
empire.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1902-02-18
Two Inspectors Dismissed.

Washington, Feb. 18.-The treasury
department concluded the investiga-
tion into the charge made against varf-
GUS immigration inspectors acting as
boarding officers at New York. The
investigation has resulted in the dis
charge of two of the parties against
whom char ges were preferred-Albert
Wank and Herbert Saxton. Six other
accused officials are to be retained In
the service. but the commissioner at
New York has been ordered to repri-
mand them
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1902-02-18
Roer General on Trial.

London, Feb. 1s.-The press censor
in South Africa is evidently active,
as the first intimation that the trial
of Commandant Kritzinger, who was
captured by General French in Decem-
ber last, had commenced, came from
the war secretary, Mr. Brodrick, in
the house of commons yesterday. 1t
developed during Mr.. Brodrick's an.
Swer that the trial began Feb. is.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1902-02-18
Oppose Concessions to Cuba.

Detroit, Feb. 1S.-At meeting Of
the Merchants and Manufacturers ex-
change last night resolutions were
adopted which will be forwarded to
Chairman Payne of the ways and
means committee at Washington. pray
ing that congress will not be led
astray by false ideas of sympathy for
Cuba on the sugar question and that
it will maintain the present duty on
raw sugar.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1902-02-18
Discuss Telephone Question.

The lara est meeting of the Denison
Business Mems Association that has
ever been held in the history of the
town met last evening at the city hall.
The meeting first listened to the re-
ports of several committees and then
thetelephone question was taken up.
There is much sentiment in favor of
building an independent mutual ex-
change here and there is no doubt but
that the required capital could be
easily raised. The business men
would give their entire support
to such an organization and the ex-
perience of other similar companies
shows that it would be paying invest
ment. 1t was finally decided however.
not to take any further steps toward
the formation of new exchange until
every possible opportunity had been
given the Iowa Telephone Company to
make such concessions as will make
the service satisfactory. The discus
sion last evening was intelligent and
without heat. It is realized that the
telephone company was organized for
the purpose of making money and that
the only way to have good service is
10 pay for it, but it was felt that the
present rates were too high, that the
service was not as good as it should be
and that a number of Improvements
might be made which would benefit
Denison and still yield a handsome
profit to the company.
The causes of complaint are several
1t is deemed that the rates are exor.
bitant and it is stated that the
company promised reduction of rates
which promise has not been fulfilled.
The use of party lines is condemned
as causing continual annoyance to pat
rons. 1t is also felt that the force at
the centeral Office here is underpaid
and that they are required to work too
long hours. 1t is impossible for girl
to work steadily twelve hours
every day and to be always alert and
quick. Again it is felt that as at the
Carol Exchange there should be sep
crate operator for the toll exchange.
A committee of seven with w. J..
SERVER as chairman was appointed to
confer with the Telephone company in
order to obtain these concessions if
possible. 1t is felt that the erection OF
second exchange should only be re.
sorted to in case the company does mot
see fit to do the right thing by Denison
The discussion of the telephone quest
ion occupied some time and the meet
ing adjourned to meet again at the call
of the president.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1902-02-18
INDIANS CLING TO THE FLAG.
Creeks Refuse to Give Up Old GIor,
to Crazy Snakes Band.


to Crazy Snakes Band.
Muskogee. l. T., Feb. 1S.-A band Of
about 20 of Crazy Snakes followers, led
by Chitto Harjo, yesterday surrounded
the home of ex-Chief Isparhicher,
former chief of the Creeks, six miles
south of Beggs, |. T., and demanded
that he give up United States flag
which he possessed. This flag is an
emblem that the Greeks consider to
stand for authority for any act COM
mittee by its possessor and was given
to the ex-chief, as showing the author
ity given him by the government. The
ex-chief refused to give up the flag
Marshal Bennett has authorized his
deputy at Sapulpa to organize posse
and use his own judgment in quelling
the trouble.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1902-02-18
Five Firemen Injured.

st. Joseph, Mo-, Feb. 18.-One fire.
man is dying and four others were
badly injured last night while aboard
Q chemical engine in run to fire.
The engine upset in turning a corner.
Frank Knapp is dying. Henry Bren-
nan. William Hooke, Frank Loomts
and Enos Clark are the injured.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1902-02-18
Chaplain Frank NJ. Wells, evang,

Chaplain Frank NJ. Wells, evange-
list, soldier, traveller and lecturer, ia
now in Denison holding revival meet
ings al the Baptist church, aided by
his co-laborer Mr.. Beville, and pastor
Bateson. Mr.. Wells was formerly
chaplain of First Tennessee regiment,
United States volunteers, and served
in the Philippine war with great
credit. His regiment helped take
Manila, Iloilo and Cuba. While in the
Philippines Captain Wells extended
his travels over most all the Archi-
pelago. He is thoroughly acquainted
with the conditions in the entire
islands. One of his choice lectures is
"The Situation in the Philippines.
He has given this lecture in more than
one hundred places since his return
from Manila, and it is more than like
ly he will favor Denison by delivering
this lecture before he leaves our city.
Chaplain Wells has visited every con-
tinent of the world and many islands
of the sea, and has filled lecture and
revival dates on a circuit that belted
the globe. He has recently spent
twelve months in Bible lands and has
reviewed the Bible on the very spot
where it was written, verifying more
than 100 dark statements of the book.
The Evangelist was born and reared
in Arkansas and is proud of his birth
place. He is known throughout the
south as the ''Arkansas Traveller" !"
Before going into the army Mr.. Wells
had given his time entirely to the
evangelistic work. and since his re-
turn from Bible lands he has been
actively engaged in this special work.
The Rev. j. w. Beville is associated
with him and they were in meetings at
Pomeroy before coming to Denison.
They began meetings in our city last
Sunday and shall continue the work
for two weeks. They are both south
erners The audience last Sunday
night was large and the service last
night was helpful to all who attended.
Mr.. Beville is in charge of the choir
and does his work WE'LL He would like
to have fifty voices in the choir to lead
the congregation in the singing The
Evangelist will speak tonightto Back
sliders." All are invited. Services at
3 p. m. and at 1880.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1902-02-18
Three Million Dollar skyscraper

Chicago, Feb. 18.-A permit was is.
sued today for the construction OF
what is planned to be the largest Of
flee building in the world. The build
ing is projected by the FirstSNational
bank officers and will house, when com
pleted, 5000 people. The building
will stand at Dearborn and Monroe
streets and will cost 100000. Work
will be begun in the spring.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1902-02-18
suys Ria Herd Of Herefords.

Ashland, Neb., Feb. 18.-A deal was
consummated in Kansas City yester-
day by which the Riverside Hereford
Cattle company sold its ranch and
herd here to George A. Kicker, a bank
er of Quincy, Ills. for $481,000. The
cattle sold compose the largest herd
of pure blood Herefords in the world
and are said to be worth 100000.
The ranch consists of $500 acres of
land