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The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-05-10
PRES. HENRY MORTON DEAD.
Head ofths stevens Institute of Tech-
 DUlOgy.

New York. May 9.-President Henry Norton, of the Stevens Institute of Technology and a scientist of world wide reputation, died tonight at a pri- vate hospital in this city, where he had undergone an operation three weeks ago. He was the son of Rev Henry Jackson Notion, for half a century rec tor of St. James Protestant Episcopal church in Philadelphia, and was born in this city December l. 1886. He was graduated from the University cf Penn- sylvania in 1857.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-05-10

London May 9.--All the newspapers here express the utmost horror of the catastrophe, which. they say, for it's suddenness and magnitude Is only com parable with the of Pompeii, and they extend deep sympathy to the French nation
 Paris, May 10-Although the destruc- tion of St Pierre, Martinique, was known here early yesterday, the Pari- sians do not yet seem to realize the av- fulness of the catastropher. The Matin says it is one of the most frightful cat astrophies recorded, and we must go back to Pompeii to find a cataclysm of such calamity.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-05-10
sent S5N. 900 to tho Pnne.

Rome, May 9.-Shortly prior to his death Archbishop Corrigan sent the pope a check for s5O,0o0 as a personal gift in connection with the pontiffs jubilee. The correspondent of the As- sociated Press Is confirmed that it is not likely the successor of Archbishop Corrigan will be nominated for more than month. It is therefore probable that capitulary vicar will be appoint ed to administer the diocese.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-05-10
COLUMBIA'S PROJECT.
Requirement of South Field -sI ,9OO, 1000 Offered for It.

New York, May 9.-An official state ment given out at Columbia university tonight confirms the report sent out some time ago regarding the probable known as South Field.
 Friends of the college have made a definite offer to the New York hospital of the sum of $1 100000 for the purchase of South Field, the amount to consist of $400,0 900 in cash and a mortgage on the property of s1 10000
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-05-10
Son of Senator nIcHiiian Dead.

Detroit, Mich, May 9.-Captain James H. McMillan, the second son of United States Senator James McMillan, died to-day in Colorado Springs, Col. The telegram announcing his death was re- ceived by w C. McMillan, a brother of the deceased, here, tonight. James IT. McMllan had been in Colorado, Arizona and California for a year in the hope of averting tuberculosis. He was thirty six years of age.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-05-10
Parasols
|| |N| ' 3aThis g
 W arm weather 
 makes

the parasol comfort--and the ona you used last year does not look quite up to the mark either. No reason why you should not have a new one-the cost is so snlall-- $3.os ana 500 gives youya beauty.
 Come and see them.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-05-10
Eoer Being Taken 10 England.

Halifax, N. g., May 9.-An armed guard of the Warwickshire regiment with a Boer prisoner in charge arrived tonight, on the steamer Beta from Der muda. No person Is allowed to con- verse with the prisoner, who is being taken to England.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-05-10
Police Chtefs' Association.

Louisville, Ky, May 9.-The police chiefs in session here to-day changed the name of their organization to In ternational Police Chiefs Association" !" Chief Sylvester of Washington was re- elected president.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-05-10
RANKS WITH POMFEIT.
Eruption of Mount Peles Ono Of the

Eruption of Mount Peiee One Of tho Worst In History.
 The great loss of life by the eruption of Mont Pelee gives 1t rank with the two other great disasters of the world Pompeii in the first century before Christ in which the number of lives lost can only be conjectured, and the Lisbon earthquake in 1755, when the loss of life was variously estimated at between 30,000 and 900. Another cu- rious fact Is that at both Pompeii and at St Pierre the volcano was a small one, Vesuvius being 422 feet lower than Mont Pelee, or 3,97S feet. With the ex- ception of Hecla and Stromboli, all the other well known volcanos are over 10,- GOO feet
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-05-10
Toilet Goods.

Meme IS Powder, 15c Packers tar soap, 15c Listerine 23c kind, l8c Woodland Violet Powder, l3c Shefield's Dentifrice, 16c Queen Wilhel1nina Cologne 18c
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-05-10
Notions.

Skirts Yokes, 1Oc
 Aluminium Hair Pins, (card), Sc Spring Tape Measures, 1Sc Best Needles, papers for Sc Ioc Corset Steels, 2c Good Pins, papers for Sc
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-05-10
The Demonstrators

at the notion counter will be pleased to explain the merits of the Ladies De- light Skirt Supporter" having the side brace and Long Waist Forn1er,'' givy ing the long waist effect so much des sired. Price 26c
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-05-10
VI. Clay Evans Con firmed.

Washington, May 9.-The senate to- day confirmed the nomination of H. Clay Evans to be consul general at London.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-05-10
Harvard Track Game. Postponed.

Cambridge. Mass, May s-The liar ward track games planned for to-day were postponed until Monday on &C., count of the high wind.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-05-10
THE HARRINGTON PUBLISHING co.
THE HOWE& STETSON STORES Nev Ha0Vn--.Saturday May tenth. :, Ribbons .4.'s 4:;''
 wanted

ribbon is here. We're in closest touch with ribbon manufacturing centers, and the good values come here first.
 There's big demand for black vel- vet ribbons. We have them.
 There's great deal doing in soft white ribbons, Those are here, too.
 And bows of every conceivable kin are popular. Plenty of bows are here too.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-05-10
DESTRUCTION OF ST. PIERRE. The Terrible Disaster on the Island of Martinique Fully
 Confirmed by All Advices NEWS FROM ]. & CONSUL AT POINTE-A PITRE

Despatch State Department He Declares That Not More Thar Twenty Persons EscapedAmerican Consul and Family Re ported Among the Victims-Four American Vessels Lost Among Eighteen and Sunk With All on Board Forty Thousand Persons Now Estimated to Have Perished-French Warship Suchet Ordered Back 70 Island With All Possible
 Speed-Volcano of La Soutriere in
 British Island of St. Lucia
 Is A1so
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-05-10
More Horse. for south Arrtor.

New Orleans, May 9.-The British steamer Indiana cleared for Cape Town to-day with 1,0S0 horses
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-05-10

One of Senator McMillans sons mar ried Miss Lewis of New Haven.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1902-10-22
Bargains in
Ranch Property
For Sale

4 ranch of 410 acres in Washoe Val
ley, $50 under cultivation, til. Der land
containing 1900 cords of wood includ-
ed in the tract, nearly 1000 frlit trees
most of them bearing, ana all Of TIE
fruit marketable. One acre of straw
berries, currants, and other small
fruits Good house of six rooms. eX-
cellent barn and granary with corral
One of the best water rights and rJcn
ty of water for all purposes.
This excellent property !, situated
ten miles from this city on : WEI, kept
county road, one mile from the rail
road depot. Every thing in eunnec-
ton with the property is in first class
condition. The farm has always been
paying property, while tn grain
| crop has always been the lea vest in
that part of Washoe Valley. The tax
es are the lowest in the SAFE. which
renders the profits heavier. This i:
an excellent bargain for any one look
ing for farm that is ready for occu
pancy. Price is $1,000. past cash an(
balance on easy pa ynea-s at low in
terest. Enquire at this office. Rea
son for selling poor heath.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1902-10-22

IN the District Court Of the First Iu-
dicial District OF tire State Of Ne.
vada. Ormsby County.
Dora Rippetoe, Plaintiff.
VS..
James Eipaetoe, Defendant.
me State of Nevada sends Greeting
to James J. Rippetoe, defendant:
You are hereby required to appear
IN an action brought against YOU by
the above named plaintiff, in the Dis
trlct Court of the First Judicial Dis
trlct of the State Of Nevada. in and
Tor Ormsby county. and answer the
complaint OF plaintiff, fled therein
with ten days Exclusive of the day of
serv1ce) after the service on Won Of
this summons, if served in said count
J.. or. If served out of said county but
WITHIN the District, twenty days: in
all other cases forty days, or iudg-
ment by default will be taken against
You, according to the prayer OF said
complaint
Inc said action is brought to recOv-
er Judgment against you to dissolve
tne bonds of matrimony now existing
between you and the said plaintiffs
ana for the custody of the four minor
children. Cora Rippetoe, aged six
years; Lulu Rippetoe. aged eight
years; Asgie Rippetoe aged three
FEARS and Dora Rippetoe, agen one
year, upon the ground OF extreme cruel
y on your part. alleged to have been
committed at divers and different
lines betw cen July 1898, and Deem
Der, 1900; said acts OF extreme cruelty
| consisting Of threats Of violence and
bodily injury; false accusations Of
conjusal infdaiity and with living and
and cohabiti1s with other men: giving
| publicity to false accusations OF a.
| lu;try and general i'll treatment IN
V0ir Ha't amounting to extreme cruel
~: such conduct On your part causing
danger 20 tho life and health of said
plaintiff and by reason Of which she
was compelled TO cease cohabiting
| With Won. Also Cor ~g:rSrc on you,.
Je.-t - provide the common necessar-
g c. &c for said plaintiff for over
one year nast. and that such neglect
was not the result of poverty On your
mart. Uhicn could not have been avoid
| I'd by nr;ii-ary industry Tor moro
particulars you are hereby referred to
| thc complaint on file ii Tire above en-
| titled court and cause referred TO and
maze part Of the summons.
Md you are hereby notified that if
Won fail to answer the COMPLAINT. the
aid plaintiff will apply to the above
entitled court for the relief demanded
n the prayer Of said complaint.
Given under my hand and seal at
my Office in Carson, Nevada, this l4tt
lay OF June. A. y. 1902
GEO. w. COMING, Clerk
James G. Sweeney. atty for plaintiff.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1902-10-22
Notice to ContraC-
tors and Builders

Notice is hereby given that sealed
proposals will be received until ana
including Saturday. November lst,
1902, at / D. ~. for building an or
phans home on the State grounds at
Carson City. Nevada, in accordance
with plans and specifications on file
in the Office Of the Secretary. and
copies Of wnic are open for IL
SpectiOn at the office Of the State
Treasurer. The stone and brick for
said building will be supplied by the
State of the ground Bids Will be
opened and considered on said date.
Each bid must be accompanied by
bond or certified check for two tnous-
and (e2,00W dollars. payable to the
order Of Board as guarantee of good
faith on part of bidder Mark all
bids Proposals for building Orphans
Home. Board reserves right to re
ject any and ali bids. Proposals to be
addressed to Secretary OF Board Of
Directors of State Orphans Home.
ORVIS RING.
Chairman Board Of Directors State
Orphans Home.
Carson City, October Il. 1902
Journal please copy
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1902-10-22
Bullion Producers

In its issue of last Saturday, the
Report made special mention OF the
Caledonia being added to the list of
Comstock bullion producing mines.
superintendent Kinkead's letters from
the Best & Belcher and Utah Of the
same date mentions that ore of mill
ing value is showing the raise above
the 300 level in the former and a de-
velopment OF fair grade in the Wine
below til north drift in surface tunnel
No. i'll the latter. The Best & Bel
cher mil will start crushing ore from
that mine when the test run on Chol-
lar is completed With these two ad-
ded there will be nine ore producing
mines on the Co1nstock.-Report
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1902-10-22

year. and urge upon that company the
necessity Of terminal point II this
State
lrriGation--ln common with al our
people We rejoice in the enactment Of
the Irrigation Law at the last seq
sion of Congress.
IL fairly executed it cannot fai! to
De of great benefit to our State in the,
conservation and utilization OF waters
now running to waste; in the eaual-
ization Of the flow OF the waters OF our
rivers and streams; in the protection
OF our existing farms from drought
and in the reclamation of lands now
unavailable for agricultural purposes.
we particularly commend the provi-
| sion which guards against land mon
opolles and preserves the public do
main for actual settlers and home
| seekers.
We heartily congratulate our Repre-
sentative in Congress, the Honorable
FRANCIS G. Newlands upon the con-
splcuous part which he took in secur-
! ing this important piece of legisJa-
ton.
| Hon. Francis G. Newlands-In re-
| cognltlon of the services of the Hon
Francis G. Newlands, our Represent
atlVe IN congress, we endorse his can
d1dacy for the United States Senate.
Leasing Of Public Lands-We op-
pose the leasing of public lands, either
to individuals or corporations or their
sale IN large tracts, but that they be
held for actual home seeking settlers.
State Administration-We com
mend the administration OF State af-
fairs by the Silver party during the
past eight years.
we pledge our candidates if success
ful, to make every eAort to continue
the state government upon a high
standard OF efficiency and integrity,
and 10 every feasible improvement IN
administrat ion
we submit that the Silver party has
been faithful to rs mission, and fully
merits the trust and confidence of tho
people
H. A. COMINS. Chairman.
j. G. LUCY. Secretary
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1902-10-22
FOR SALE

A ranch known as the Lyden ranch
near Mound House, with spring flow
ing inches water into reservoir. A
good house, barn, cellar and outhouses
Property contains 80 acres; acres
planted to Wheat; 2 to alfalfa and 4
acres ready to plant. Plenty Of water
for all.
Also the Ryan ranch situated about
one mile from the above property; this
contains 40 acres. House of rooms,
barn for horses, corral and outhouses
Has an everAowing spring capable OF
irrigating 2 acres
Price $500 if both properties are sold
together; if sold singly the price of the
Lyden ranch will be 5000 and the Ryan
ranc' $500.
A 5r.y at James Virgins Empire
New
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1902-10-22
OF THE INTERIOR,

United States Land Office.
Carson City, Nevada, June %, 1902.
To Whom it May Concern:
Notice is hereby given that the Cen
trail Pacific Railway Company has fl
ed in this office list of lands situated
in the townships described below,
and has applied for a patent for said
lands; that the list is open to the pub
lie for inspection and a copy thereof
by descriptive subdivisions has beer
posted in a convenient place in this
Office, for the inspection of all persons
interested and the public generally.
Within the next sixty days following
the date Of :uls notice, protesls or
contests against the claim of the COM
pany to any tract or subdivision with
in any section or part of section. des-
cribed in the list, on the ground that
the same is more valuable for mineral
than for agricultural purposes will be
received and noted for report to the
General Land Office at Washington
D. C.
Following is the list:
All Sec. 81, N u SW Il and part N
y Sec. 20, part N 1s Sec. 81, TIP. 16
~. r. 90 E. Mount Diablo Meridian.
o. H. GALLUP, Register
u. H. HALL. Receiver.
First publication June "a, 1902.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1902-10-22

The Tonopah Bonanza recently pub
lished an article saying that a COM
mitee from the Tonopah Miners I'm
ion had called upon Mr.. Newlands and
asked him for contribution for the
striking Pennsylvania coal miners, but
had been refused. The assertion is
untrue. flr. Newlans gave $50 TO this
cause through Frank Thorn, President
OF the Tonopah Miners Union. He
has also, through Mr.. Sharon, con-
tributed $50 to the committee of the
local miners union. employed in so
Letting contributions, for the coal
minerS-Chronicle
The Reno Chamber OF Commerce
will start with 200 charter members
me Reno Journal forwarded S91 so
to President Mitchell in aid of the
sariking miners fund
WedeAind district added &c votes
to Washoe county, most OF them EN-
pioyes of John Sparks mines.
The Reno Iroauois Club has indor
sed the Denocratic-Silver party State
and county ticket from Hon Franci:
G. Newlands down to the cons abb,
of that township.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1902-10-22
For Sale

A fruit and vegetable ranch, sitaat-
ed about six miles from Carson, 202
acres in tract, 25 acres under cultiva-
ton. Planted with 900 bearing fruit
trees of all kinds. Small fruit consist
ing of strawberries, raspberries, cur
rents. black berries. gooseberies and
Gran berries 100000 plants; part of
possessions timber lands. Plenty of
water for everything under cultiva-
ton. Creek bed running through
property prospects well in gold. A
good house of rooms. 2 cabins, good
cellar, outhouses, hives of bees. A
good pasture for four horses. Parties
wishing particulars call at this office.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1902-10-22
State of Nevada,

State of Nevada,
Department of State. SIS.
l, Eugene Howell. the duly elected
qualified and acting Secretary Of State
hereby certify that the foregoing is
a true and correct copy of Assem-
bly, Concurrent Resolution No. II re-
lative to amending Section : Article
X of the Constitution of the State 0j
Nevada pertaining to the assessment
and taxation of patented mines, anc
also pertaining to the assessment and
taxation of mortgages. and mortgaged
property" Us the same appears on
file and of record in this Office.
And i further certify that the said
Resolution was proposed at the TWEEN
tieth Session of the Nevada State Leg
islature in March, 1901, and passed
! the Assembly of said Legislature
J March L. 1901, and passed the Sen
ate OF said Legislature March IA, 1901.
! as OF record in this Office.
! | further certify that the above pub
| LEGATION is made in conformity with
Section /, Article XVI Of the Const.
tuition Of the State Of Nevada.
| In witness whereof l have hereuntC
set my hand and affixed the Great
Seal Of State at my Office in Carson
City. Nevada, this 18th day of June
A. d. 1902 ECGENE HOWELL,
(seaD Secretary Of State
of Nevada
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1902-10-22
Business School in Reno

On September LIST the Nevada Bust
ness Institute was opened in the Eu-
reka block, Reno, by A. F. Atkinson,
of Atkinson's Business College, of Sa-
cramento. 1t is the intention of the
management to make this a business
training school O. the first rank. Com
petent and careful instruction will be
given in bookkeeping, short hand,
type writing, commercial law, penman
ship etc. Send for catalogue.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1902-10-22

When you want a Lucky Jim cigar
Strangers as ,zell as Carson people
who wish a good cigar can find them
at /. w Friends.
Ammunition of all kinds at The Fox
Store ";
Mrs. Duncan will serve nice hot Ia
males every evening at her parlors in
the Aube House. trial solicited. If
Suits that suit Made to your meas
IRE from the SWEETEST spring patterns
in the very latest STYLE Better ster
round and have F. W. Day show you
the international Company's line of
latest New York fashions.
Arrangements and a date have been
set for the next moonlight picnic at
Cooks grove. The date has been set
for the 26th and the entire band will
be on hand to help matters along.
From the great time that was had at
| the last dance it is a certainty that
this will more than discount the first
| affair. The last was a picnic and this
will be royal picnic
Going to send your money ont OF
town? I'll compete with any reliable
piano and organ tuner and salesman
on earth, and save you 10 to 20 pei
cent. That's my business. Come
over and see where I'm at
GEO. HENDRICKS,
Tuner Pianos. and Orgars
NJ. A. Downey is constantly addin,
to his stock of carpets and househol,
furnishings. In the carpet line he i
showing the handsomest lot of sam
Piles and stock goods ever brought t
this city. They are all from the re
, liable and celebrated house of w. 1
J. Sloane, which is guarantee G
their value. The ladies are invite
TO call and inspect the samples an
tie stock on hand They will fin
!. what they want and at prices tina
suit.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1902-10-22
Constitutional Amendment.

Assembly Concurrent Resolution, No.
r.. Relative to amending Section I
Of Article x Of the Constitution OF the !
State of Neyada; pertaining to the
assessment and taxation of patented
mires, ard also pertaining To the a,
ssssment and taxation OF mortgages,
and mortoased property. Re solved by
the Assembly, the Senate corcurriuq:
That the Constitution of t, e State of
Nevada be amended SO as to read as
follows; Amend Section / Article X
of the Constitution of the State of Ne
vada, SO that the same shall read as
follows: Section l. The Legislature
shall provide by law for uniform and
equal rate OF assessment and taxa
ton, and shall prescribe such regula-
tons as shall secure a just valuation
for taxation OF all property, real, pei
sonal and possessory, except mines
and mining claims, when not patent
ed, the proceeds alone of which shall
be assessed and taxed. and when pat
enied, each patented mine shall be
assessed at not less than five hundred
($500.00) except when one hundred
($100.00) dollars in labor has teer
actually performed on such patented
nliEe during the year, in addition to
the tax upon the net poceeds; and al
SO excepting such property as may be
exempted by law for municipal, edu~
cational, literary, scientific or other
charitable purposes; and mortgage
deed of trust, contract or other 9, iisa-
tior by which debt is secured st.al
tor the purpose of assessment and tax
alton, be deemed and treated as an
! interest in the property affected there
by, in case Of debts SO secured, the
value OF the property affected by such
mortgage. deed OF trust, contract or
; obligation, less the value Of such Sc
cUritiest shall be assessed and taxed
to the owner of the property and the
value OF such security shall be ass
, essed and taxed to the owner there
of, in the county. city, CIR town in
which the property affected thereby is
situated. The tax so levied shall be a
lien upon the property and security and
! may be paid BY either party to such Sc
&, curity; If paid by the owner Of the Sc
! curity, the tax SO levied upon the prop
| erty affected thereby shall become a
part Of the debt SO secured; if the
owner. of the property shall pay the
tax SO levied on such security, it shall
constitute a payment thereon and to
i the extent of such payment full dis
| charge thereof, provided that any
agreement between parties to suci
mort gage. deed Of trust. CONTRACT
Or other obligation, whereby the deb
tor is obligated or required to assume
and pay, or refined, (refun6) to the
holder of such security, the take:
which shall be assessed and taxed tt
the owner thereof, shall be void.
CERTIFICATE.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1902-10-22

Joseph Arthur, former resident of
the Comstock. died at Ruby Hill r4u-
reka county on the 18th instant
An Indian boy was accidentally ia
tally shot at Lovelock last week while
handling a rife.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1902-10-22

INTERESTING NEWS
FROM OVER THE STATE
items Cleaned from the EXCHANGE
list.
Change In Nevada P0stmasters

The following postmasters have
been appointed for Nevada: Jennie
Terrell, Klondyke, Esmeralda county,
vice James G.. Court, resigned; John
c. McClannahan, Lincoln county, vice
Thomas Fleming. resigned; J. c.
Crombie, Tonkin, Eureka county, vice
J. G. Tonkin, DEAD