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The Central Nevadan. [volume] (Battle Mountain, Nev.) 1885-1907, 1904-08-11
Nevada and her
Future.

Nevada has many advantages
over States that lay claim to pos
sessing superior advantages to the
miner, the home seeker, the farm
or and artisan. Her soil is vir-
gin and will produce all kinds of
crops known in climates that are
marked by seasons. Her mines
with but few exceptions have not
been worked to any degree com
mensurate with their possibilities.
Her mountain stock ranges are the
best Of any in the Union. Her
people are as a class as prosperous
as those of any other section. We
have not many very rich men and
on the other hand we have but
very few who are very poor. All
that is needed to make Nevada a
fine State is more people. These
we shall have in a very few years.
When the government completes
its irrigation system in this State,
many families will come here and
make homes. The mines are yet
hardly touched and a great future
is ours If we make the best use of
oppor tunities presented.-Ex.
The Central Nevadan. [volume] (Battle Mountain, Nev.) 1885-1907, 1904-08-11
road could overcome the fire.

Full many a flower is born to
blush unseen, and waste its sweet
ness on the desert air, but that
amt the kind of a flower one OF
the young men is that attended
the Convention at Winnemucca
Monday.
Any person that brushes against
him packs some of the sweetness
off with them.
The Central Nevadan. [volume] (Battle Mountain, Nev.) 1885-1907, 1904-08-11

There was a father and a son, a
mother and a daughter. The
father married the daughter and
the son married the mother. What
relation we're they to one anoth-
err?
The Central Nevadan. [volume] (Battle Mountain, Nev.) 1885-1907, 1904-08-11
Getting the Proof

All the printing we do is
aproof of our ability. We
watch the very important
little things which put such
excellence into the finished
work. We know printing
and do it to your s~atisfac-
ton. We like to give esti-
mates, prepare dummies and
tell you whatever we can
about the printing you want
done.
The Central Nevadan. [volume] (Battle Mountain, Nev.) 1885-1907, 1904-08-11

wANTED-FAITHFUL PERSON TO TRAv-
for we'll established house in a few count
les, calling on retail merchants and agents.
Local territory. Salary 5000 per week with
expenses additional, all payable IN cash each
week. Money for expenses advanced. Position
permanent. Business successful and rushing
House, $50 Dearborn St., Chicago.
The Central Nevadan. [volume] (Battle Mountain, Nev.) 1885-1907, 1904-08-11
CREAM OF WHEAT

is moi only one OF the most delicate
and delicious breakfast foods ever offer
ed 10 the public, but in addition, being
composed Elm ,st entirely OF pure glut
en- IL one of the healthiest and most
nutritious foods known. For sale at
A. D. Lemaire & Sons.
The Central Nevadan. [volume] (Battle Mountain, Nev.) 1885-1907, 1904-08-11
Official Register
STATE OF NEVADA

". .. lOhO.
VIM NJ Stewart F G Newlands
CONGRESSMAN:
@ d Van Duzer
GOVERNOR:
John Sparks.
LIEUTENANT-G GOVERNOR:
Lemuel Allen.
SECRETARY OF STATE:
w G Douglass.
Deputy, George N Noel.
STATE CONTROLLER:
Sam P Davis,
Deputy. Johnathan Doane.
STATE TREASURER:
D M Ryan,
Deputy, Frank L Wildes.
SURvEYOR-GENERAL;
e d Kelley,
Deputy, s II Day.
SUPT. PUBLIC INSTRUCTION
Orvis Ring.
STATE PRINTER:
Andrew Maute,
Foreman, w U Mackey.
ATTORNEY GENERAL:
j G Sweeney.
REGENTS STATE UNIVERSITY:
j N Evans, w w Booher
Richard Kirman.
JUSTICES SUPREME COURT:
G H Belknap, A L Fitzgerald,
G + Talbot.
The Central Nevadan. [volume] (Battle Mountain, Nev.) 1885-1907, 1904-08-11

Justice ofthe Peace of Argenta Township
VIM Norris
The Central Nevadan. [volume] (Battle Mountain, Nev.) 1885-1907, 1904-08-11
no AGENTS.


Correspondence Is solicited from the surround
ing country. Communications of a personal
nature will be subject to a rigid scrutiny.
The Central Nevadan. [volume] (Battle Mountain, Nev.) 1885-1907, 1904-08-11
COUNTY DIRECTORY:

District Judge $500. Hon Peter Breen
Sheriff. j Murphy
Deputy Sheriff ......... Mike Ryan
County Clerk IT c Malloy
County Treasurer. ........T FL Dalton
County Assessor ........... Wm Easton
County Recorder. ........H Henry Dyer
District Attorney ........ H e Driscoll
State Senator 49,. ......... A Miller
G T. Littrell
Aosem0iymen '.''.....' R Pohl
..........H r Lemairs
Commissioners ............H Ingham
........T hos McCourt
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-24
STORM RAISED AT
 THIS CONFERENCE

Moscow, Dec 24- Expressions of sympathy with the reform resolutions passed at the recent conference of zemstvo representatives raised storm at the session Of the agricultural socl, ety here yesterday evening. A state ment signed by twenty -etght members endorsing the zemstvo resolutions was introduced by member. The presi- dent objected, but notwithstanding bis protest the communication was rea0.' A representative of the Kostroma branch had passed a similar resolution and demanded the termination Of the war. The president thereupon left the hall and the assembly proceeded to elect new president Excited speech es continued to be made until late at night.
 The members of the Moscow bar have also adopted a resolution to seno an address to the municipal council Of Moscow approving of it's recent reform resolutions.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-24
WAS EXCITING.
Two Hundred Miles in an Open Boat Followed
 by Sharks.

San Francisco, Dec. 24-A voyage of 200 miles by oar, almost destitute of provisions and water, and pursued by n horde of sharks that threatened momentarily day and n 9,ht to capsize the craft and devour it's occupants. was the experience of Captain Sam Harris and four South sea islanders who composed the crew of the little trading schooner Victor, wrecked on Apataki island on November 30, ApatalSi is two hundred miles from Papeete the port of Tahiti. This is a tale of the sea brought by the liner Mariposa, just arrived, which left Rapeete on the day Captain Harris and his men landed there, emaciated and nearly crazed but still alive. When the Victor ended her career by striking the reef, the shipwrecked crew barely had time ito put off in the boat for their long voyage, made with out compass and no sail, with one days provisions on board and a half a dozen cocoanuts. The milk from the latter was all they had to drink during the eleven days 1t took to reach Papeete. The passage was en- lfvened by constant combat with the sharks. Tn verification of their story oars were shown splinted and worn repelling the attacks Of the ferocious sharks which gave them no rest The Victor was q trader among the Friend ly and Society islands.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-24
NAN DOWNCAST.
Grips and Suit Cases Were Unpacked Again This
 rf0rning.

New York, Dec 24.-Nan Patterson passed a cheerless day before Christmas'' in her cell in the Tombs prison. The grips and suit case pack ed so carefully two days ago in antic- ipation of acquittal of the charge of murder of Caesar Young were re opened and one by one the trinkets and knick knacks were returned to their former places. She had gwen up all hope of the Christmas at home in Washington with her aged father and mother and brother and sisters, Even the possibility of obtaining pail which her attorneys have suggested brought no hope of the reunion on Christmas day as she believed that time would be necessary to complete the arrangements and bring about her. release even r 1t were ultimately sue. cessful.
 Miss Patterson seemed to be in much better condition today both. physically and mentally, than yester- day. It was only with the greaGest efforts that the hysteria following ner last appearance iii court was conrroI- led, but she fell asleep about midnight and rested well. When sne arose this morning there was ai sheaf of letters and telegrams awaiting her., One tel egram read: Your friends know you are innocent and we wish you the happiest Christmas one can have be- hind prison walls r
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-24
THROWN OUT.
Hing Driving an Auto When a Wheel Broke and
 Car Overturned.

Madrid, Dec. 24-King Alfonso had a, narrow escape while riding in 9 motor car on the Prado yesterday. A wheel of the car which he was driv- ing personally suddenly broke and the car overturned but the king escaped uninjured, King Alfonso is an excep- tionally daring driver and his motor ing exploits are constant source of anxiety to the queen mother and the ministers. He has a predilection for long trips, generally acting as his own chauffeur. Recently the king a11- nounced his intention of making unat- tended motor car tour throughout his doninions but the plan was drop ped because Senor Maura, who then was premier, threatened to resign as he feared an anarchist outrage. His majesty has had several narrow es- capes.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-24
STRIKE TRIALS HAVE
 BEEN TRANSFERRED

Colorado Springs, Colo, Dec. 24 The Teller county cases against Charles H. Mover and other officers of the Western Federation of Miners, growing out of the strike troubles in Cripple Creek have been transferred to Douglas county for trial. by order of Judge Cunningham, before whom a motion for change of venue was ar gued in chambers here. The judge ex- pressed the belief that fair trial could mot be had in Teller county. His decision will cover all the cases grow ing out of the industrial strikes in which motions for change of venue have been filed.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-24
LOSS IS LARGE.
Sioux City Had . Two and Half Million Lollar Fire
 Last Night.

Sioux City, Iowa, Dec. 24-Sioux City aWoke the day before Christmas with two of it's blocks in ashes, caus- ing a loss which may reach two and a half millions, throwing hundreds of people out of employment and eptatl- ing the loss of one life.
 The fire originated in the basement of the Pelletier Dry Goods company, at Fourth and Jackson streets, one of the main corners of the city. A strong wind was blowing from the west and the fire spread rapidly, finally destroy ing two of. the blocks in the centre of the city, between Jackson street oil the east, Pierce street on the west, Fourth street on the north, and Third street on the south. Within this ter ritorg the only buildings saved were the Northwestern national bank on Fourth and Pierce streets, and the. Tribune buildings on Pierce near Third
 Many times the flames leaDed across Fourth street and plate glass windows and stocks. were damaged in other large stores.
 Three hotels were burned, the West Leader, and Pullman. All tie guests escaped in safety, however. The man who was killed jumped from the fourth story window in the Mas sachusetts building, where the fire or iginated. He struck wire and missed the net which was being held by the flremen. Nobody has been able to identify him. There was no other serious casualties. Amaha, Council Rluffs, and other nearby cities were asked for aid. They sent fire appar- ,atus but the fire was under control when they arrived. 1t was not until 3 o'clock this morning that the flames were safely under control. The West ern Union Telegraph company, whose plant was destroyed, established a temporary office at the Chicago S Northwestern depot. Most of the prop erty destroyed was reasonably well insured, and the rebuilding of the burned buildings will begin in most instances as soon as fire losses are ad-l justed.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-24
TOBACCO
 TARIFF.
  Connecticut Men Up in Arms.
They Want no neddIing With Tariff at Present
 North Haven to Get a Cannon for Its Monument.

(From Our Special Correspon
 Washington, Dec 24.-The Connec- ticut tobacco and cigar men are up in arms against the proposition to reduce the tariff on tobacco from the Philip pines 75 per cent of the Dingley rates, and are sending their protests to the Connecticut delegation in congress. The rate at present is 75 per cent of the Dingley tariff, and this proposed reduction would make 1t only 25 per cent. This it $ claimed by. the Con- necticut manufacturers and growers is too small to protect them against the cheap labor of the islands, and such a measure would seriously crip- pie their business.
 The bill is before the senate and will be disposed of soon after the nol- idays. Senator Platt is very much Op- posed to the reduction and is doing all he can to fight it Secretary Taft has recommended 1t for the benefit of the Philippines. but the bill will nave a hard time to pass congress in the shape now proposed.
 To Inspect Ordnance.
 Captain William s. Peirce, of the Ordnance department or the united States army, has been ordered to make not to exceed six visits per month during the months of January, Febru- ary and March, 1905, from the Spring field armory, to the works of the American and British Mapufactur1ng Co of Bridgeport, and to the works of the U. S. Rapidtire Gun and Power Go, Of Derby, on business peEtainng to the inspection of ordnance mater. ial in process of manufacture for the ordnance department.
 Cannon for North Haven.
 The war department has notified Congressman Sperry that the depart ment has granted the request of the 'seIectmen of North Haven for the dona- ton Of an obsolete cannon for SOL diers' monument. The department has ordered Lieutenant Colonel Pow ell of New London Co turn over to Sheldon B Thorpe, for the town of North Haven, one 10-inch S B. Rod man gun now stored at the ,old light house reservation near New Haven The lepa Etlnent also furnished a de- scription of how to mount the gun.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-24
LEATHER GOODS.

The novelties in leather and in sterr ling are unusually attractive this Sea son in the jewelry stock of the Lake x Strobel Go. Silk umbrellas run in all prices, and many of them are che very finest products. Such line of ladies' and gentlemen's watches of all sizes, foreign and American manufac- ture, and in all shapes and deslgns, was never seen before in this city in one show room, and these run from $5 into the realm of the valuable chro- nometers. Their stock of silver plat ed ware is most extensive and em- braces tea sets and dishes and other hollow ware. They have a suparD stock of lace pins and of fancy hand made jewelry, the latter entirely new this year. The prices this year are within the reach of all. If you deter mine to purchase why not see the stocks before the best selections are gone
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-24
THIS SANTA CLAUS HAD
 A NARROW ESCAPE.
His WhisKers Took Fire and There Was Panic Amons the Merry hakers-The Christmas Tree Also Caught Fire and Was Destroyed Great Excitement over the Affair at Southbury

z Southbury, Dec 24.--A false beard worn by Burritt M. Futile, judge of the town court, while enacting the part of Santa Claus at the Christmas celebration in the Methodist church last evening, caught fire from rne Christmas tree candles, and Mir Futile was severely burned. The church ed ifice was threatened with destruction and 8 panic among the hundreds of women and children present narrow ly averted- prompt action by a few cool heads in the throng who seized Judge Futile and wrapped him in their coats to extinguisL the flames, while others beat down and stamped out the fire which was consuming the Christmas tree, and prevented a greater disaster. Judge Futile wore n mask to which the long false beard. made apparently of horse hair. was attached. Both the mask and beard and his clothing, which was liberaIly covered with cotton in imitation of snow flakes, were highly indammabie and when in removing presents from the tree. the beard came in contact with a candle flame. 1t seemed to the circle of mortified spectators that he was instantly enveioped with ire. At the same time the tree began to blaz.a up and it looked as though the church itself might burn. Women and children started for the doors shrles- ing with fright, but they were stop ped before the panic had I1ecomQ zen eral, and the fire quickly extinguished at the cost of burned hands and faces for those who sprang to the rescue of the judge.
 Dr Green, who attended Judge Futile, found that his worst injury was about the head. wherc the ire had touched his face and hair. Some of the flame apparently entered his mouth and it was feared last night that he was burned internally. but to- day the physician expressed the opln- ion that no trouble of that sort was to be. looked for, anfl that with good care the patient would recover Dr Green added that the burns on the face and the side of the head were especially severe. Judge Futile is about 4O years of age and marraed. He has no children.
 Most Of the presents on the tree had been distributed when the acci- dent occurred. The few that remain cd were lost or destroyed in the con fusIon Incident to the fire.
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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-24
BANKS RECOMMENDATION.

Bridgeport, Dec 24.-John W. Banks, referee in bankruptcy, has re- commended that Elmer D. Alvo-d be discharged. Alvord failed last Feb ruary with liabilities of over one quar- ter of a million. He was connected with the Sturges Whitlock proceed ings. His nominal assets were said to be between $10O,00O and $150,000. Alvord on the stand said he did not believe his assets were worth 27 cents. Counsel for New York creditors will oppose the referee's recommendancn which goes to the United States cuort.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-24
JAP FLEET PRAISED.

.Toklo. Dec q. 1O:15 q. m.-Ain i'm perial rescript dispatched to Vice Ad- miral Togo says.
 we hear with great satisfaction that our torpedo fotillas engaged in the work required of them at Port Arthur have gaIlaptly and success fulIx accomplished the duties required of them and in So doing had to brave the dangers of storms and shells by day and night
 aDesplte all the difficulties con- frontgnp them they have succeeded in performinS their duties without She least confusion. rendering one anoth- @ wutual assistance.
 ave especially note their brave and loyal performance of the duties re- quired Of them and express our appro- bation of their gallant behavior"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-24
New YorY- DTorI-e..

a,,.l s7s Irregplar: spring bran, s21: rnid- uAnn&s. R<Qsfe; city. $20,
 ,olt stS Sl5s-Duil; state common to choice. e,1s coast isoT Ss6sSc iSOs. Saasse. oidsI ba7
 WHEAT Steady: December. a a.114t I,1k z.sf Sf9tsN SlfS T Quiet. but steady; December,
 ,oATsEo Quiet. but steady: No. white. natural. SssidsTe.; No. white, clipped.
 HCTTER-Ffrm and in good demand . sss. sxsEA western creamery, 2c.: extra near
 CHEESE Unchanged: New York full creams. fancy. 12zc.; do.. choice, l1N@ lze.s do. fair to good. u@uLc.
 EGAFS-State. Pennsylvania and nearby selected. white, fancy, S6c.: choice, S5S $5Ss mixed; faney So s@e; average best, stA.se-' ssA' ,Sralnary, 2Qzsc.; dirties, 16Q1sc. {;
 DRESSED SOUTHWESTERN. fowls choice fresh killed. l27123kc.; do fair to Seod. ulf111zc,: old roosters, sc: nearby sslissens. choice. l46t5e.: do.. fair to good. i54t8c. western do.,t choice, 14c.: do.. fair @ good. 11015e.; turkeys, nearby. fancy, le.s choice. 1s8 s0c,; do. fair to good. TO isc.s western do. choice to fancy. 1aq920cg /: do.. fair to goed. 16IfSc.: ducks. nearby. 1&11l6c.s western do.,7 1Sz5f4c.: geese Ylea r-
 LIVE POULTRY = Steady; fowls, 9D l9zzc.; old roosters, 7c-; spring chickens, sLl2.se.; dgsks. l2g1se-; geese, 1261Sc. 1;
 DRESSED SIEATS-Dressed beef in fair demand at 7G10c- per pound for com mon 70 choice native aides; city dressed @@1fS steady at aaFl3C. per pound, with se- lecteo carcasses selling at 1S1Sc.s country dressed unchanged at 79i1e.; dressed nut ton easier at slsHS1sc-. with good wethers selling up to sc: dressed lambs lower at afl701se.s dressed hogs steady at 5d7c per pound for heavy to light weights.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-24
yghat to no.

{ In order that every reader of half column of the Democrat who been counting the word sChr during this month may have show in getting the Morris Chotr pr the following directions are Write your name and address and state how many times you have eoa cd the word 'Christmas. c0lnma with the issue Of December 1st every night up to and including night. Count only in this half coI1 and place the answer in an envele and mark on the outside Contest, Hampson- -Sellew Eurn Co.," and send either by mail or messenger or carry 1t into their at 116-120 Bank street
 Time will be allowed until c oeint Tuesday evening for every body fo their answer in. The first correct swer that is opened up after fha have all been well mixed up wfls ceiye the prize of the Morris cha Send your answer in early. Each con testant is only entitled to one ansW and if one person sends any more tht will not be counted.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-24
BEGAN AS BOOTBLACK
 DIED A MILLIONAIRE.

Syracuse. N. Y., Dec 24.-I0hn Dun tee. s years old. millionaire and con tractor. dled at hospital here today. He was operated upon last Monday for hernia.
 1Fr DUnfee was a bootblaek when q boy. He had scarcely any eduea- tlon. but had genius for trading and business. He began his business ca rece hy trading horses and made pro Eress E1 business until he became one of the most Important contractors in ehe country. He had large contracts iu Phiiadelphia. Boston and elsewhere. He was a democrat Tn politics and state committeeman during 1902 and 1908.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-24
TOOK CARBOLIC AcID.
Han Faded His Own Life Aftsr
 ine ss Kill WIG.

Rochester, Dec 24 William Grow killed himself by taking carbollc this afternoon, after an attempt to his wife. Mrs Crowley is in the n5 pitaI horribly burned about the She was dragged from the bed Crowley and thrown to the floor. then clutched her by the throat one hand and attempted to make drink the acid which was In a cup in the other hand. The Wo screamed in terror and a hoardef the house rushed to her Assistance. seized Crowley, but not before he dashed the acid in the wonana Crowley then seized another cup ee taining acid and drank the cont falling to the floor and dying His wife will recover. but she VIII disfgured for life. Crowley came BrocktQn, Mass.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-24

Miss Charlorge Benedict niece Mrs D. D. Griggs of 48 Ieavenf street, and Barnes Crompton of more, Md, were married this morn at St Johns church, the rector. John N. Lewis officiating. Crompton, the groom's brother. best man. The bride was unatken She was costumed in crnne, ha someEy embroidered n design of Her veil was of point lace and been worn previously bY members the family. She also carsied ivory prayer book from which pastor read the marriage cefein MT and Mrs Crompton left for m tended wedding tour after which will take up 4 residence n S0nkh OliTia. Many relatives and were in attendance and flle included great variety of silYer and other appropriate tokens q teem