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Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1904-08-18
THE TONAPAH FLOOD.
Is More Severe Than at First Reported
and Famin Threatened.

Tonopah is having a rather unfortu-
nate time with the floods and wash
outs. The latest report is that fam
in is threatened as the last washout
on the railroad practically cut the
town off from supplies.
Shut in from the outside world
great fears are entertained for the
safety of stock from starvation and
the people of that section may be re-
duced to similar condition.
The railroad track is washed away
for long distance and the wagon
roads are completely destroyed for
miles. The meager reports indicate
that the extent of the damage is even
greater than at first reported
The rain began Saturday and has
been falling in torrents night AMI
day since then. Traffic of all kinds
is shut off. There has not been a
train in either direction since Friday
and it is not believed that the trains
will be able to pass over the road for
at least five days.
There is not a vestage of hay CT
grain in the town of Tonopah and the
horses are already suffering. Many
are reduced to skeletons and it is
feared that before traffic can be re-
sumed many will die of starvation.
Supplies are running low and many
go so far as to fear suffering on the
part of the people The more conser-
vative, however, think that there are
sufficient provisions of nearly everv
kind to sustain life among the people
for seige
The wagon roads are in a bad plight
1t is utterly Impossible to ascertain the
real extent of the damage to either
wagon or railroads. Four washouts
over four hundred yards long are re
ported on the railroad and others are
suspected. Since the wagon road lies
along a precipitous mountain side II
is feared that the damage in many
points is irreparable. Reports
received from some points art
alarming but these are not verified
and a more hopeful outlook is enter
tanned by the better informed citizens
Should the worst come the people
could be relieved by the old pack
train method but stock would suffcl
and many would be lost.
Bushes is badly stagnated by tn
conditions. The flow of transients ha
completely ceased and visitors are
disappointed at being smut in, Will
the citizens take the matter NOR,
philOsophically the worry on the
faces show that they are anxious t,
see the conditions Change
1t is belived by the railroad people
that they will be able to run trail
by Saturday and should they do thi
it will give temporary relief. Ru
: since the traffic by rail is very heav
: at this time, it will take several day
I, to relieve the stagnation accumula'
, ms.
, Large amounts of important mail
tied up by the blocade but this wi
, probably be relieved by a pack tra'
! in a day or two.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1904-08-18
PIUTE ORATORY.
How Captain Dave Cut Loose Speech
. That Took Peoples Breath Away.

How Captain Dave Cut Loose a Speech
That Took Peoples Breath Away.
Captain Dave" Numana. Chief CT
the Washoe Piutes and also Chief Of
the Indian Policeforce of the Washoe
Reservation, has been making an i'll
spection of the hop fields in this vi
cinity, prior to bringing his people
from Nevada for the hop-prcking sea-
son, says the Sacramento Bee. Cap
tain Dave is a picturesque figure in
Western Nevada where he not only has
the warm friendship of the whites
but their respect as well.
For many years Dave" was the
chief lieutenant of old Johnson Sides,
when that unique character was chief
Of the tribe, and succeeded to the
leadership when johnson Sides pass.
ed away at Pleasanton last summer.
While Johnson Sides was Chief. it
was Captain Dave who in recent
ycdl6 really IulSu Tic lIlUC lAC SAiCA
being to old to manage affairs. Dave
always had control Of the pickers in
the hop fields and his word was law.
Dave" is prouder of the fact that
he is the head of the Indian Police
than the Chief of the tribe, and mis-
loyalty and devotion to Uncle Sam
is praised throughout Nevada.
He stands for the higher education"
of the Indians and wants the children
to get all the schooling possible.
When the Government school at the
Reservation was dedicated two or
three years ago Captain Dave was
one of the principle speakers.
Elaborate ceremonies attended the
dedication, the Governor and nearly
all the State officials participating
while the new building was filed with
prominent men and women from all
parts of the State.
Many addresses appropriate to the
occasion had been made by State Of
flcials when Captain Dave" who occu
pied a prominent seat on the platform
with the notable men and women
was called upon for speech.
Dave" was resplendent in his pc
lice uniform; his breast ornamentel
with a silver star denoting his office
He Was alive to the importance Of tns
occasion and fairly beamed with Ie
light as he advanced to the edge o
the platform. Addressing the Indial
children who had been seated neal
the platform he said:
You Injun childrun want to be goo;
boy and girl now. White men do hea;
good for you. Bildum this fine scho d
and DOW you want to be damn good
There was a slight litter amng tn
white people at this sFciful express
ion, but the Indian children were
Dawes words of wisdom and advice
Proceeding with much earnestness
Dave" said:
You want to be damn careful hov
YOU talk now. You don't want to sa
Go to He'll any more
BY this time the women On tt
platform were showing signs of alaTr
lest Dave in his earnestness an
enthusiasm overstep even wider tn
bounds of propriety in public speec
and the men of the party were figurin
on some means of heading him OF
One of them gave a few spasmodi
jerks at Doves coattail as sigma
to stop, but he mistook the signal fc
one to lay down the law harder, an
turning to the distinguished man, !!
said: ME not 'fraid to giv'um hell
Extricating his coat tails from IL
now thoroughly alarmed State officia
Dave" resumed his discourse with /
doubled vigor.
You got to stop saying - --
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1904-08-18

H. 2. VAN ETTEN,
Clerk.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1904-08-18
To Help VIII Mather.

There is talk among the citizens Of
Carson of helping Will Mather by a
public subscription. He has been "
ing for weeks in a San Francisco hos
pital and now that his leg is amputat
ed he is sadly in need of financial as
sistance. He is very deserving
young man and has many friends II
Carson. A subscription paper circul
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1904-08-18
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Orphans Hame Picnic.

The children CT the Orphans Home
went to a jolly picnic at Bowers Man
sion yesterday. The V. & T. gener-
ously gave them a free fare and tn !,
proprietor of the Mansion, Mr. Ritter,
also furnished them everything free.
They came back bubbling over with
the good days outing they had.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1904-08-18
.Alll

shorty kinkaid who }as been
visiting in this city for the past week
has returned to his home in Oakland.
:.~
1t is said that AttOrney-General Jas.
G.. Sweeney Will defend Mrs. Oddie II
her divorce case.
Bert Selkirk Of the Garinervil!e
Record-C Courier spent yesterday and
last evening in this city.
The campers are beginning to come
back from their vacation in the rills.
Passion Play at the Vitigraph to-
night.
Mud and steam baths at the Springs
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1904-08-18
Visiting old Friends.

John Schmitt an old timer of Carson
the hardware business at Berkeley AMI
becoming enc OF the solid citizens Of
that section.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1904-08-18
Third Degree in Dayton.

There is to be high time in Dayton
Pythians will go over and put six
candidates through the third degree.
A banquet will follow
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1904-08-18
WV
To Let.

A furnished house with six rooms
Apply at this Office.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1904-08-18

Captain Cox Of Reno is enjoying {
visit at the Capitol.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-24
CITY HALL CLERKS.
Taking Inventory oTThsir Christmas
 Gifts this MOrnins.

The clerks in the city hall--the ladies we mean-look radiant and happy to- day. This is nothing out of the way, but somehow they appear trifle more joyful to-day than usual, and thereds a reason for it. They collected togeth- CT this morning to show each other what their "fellers" had given them and to decide what they should give in return, and q buster session never was held in the building. There was no chairman, but nobody minded that, for everybody had something ito say and wanted to say it in her own way,' whether 1t was according to Cushing or not. The tokens of esteem received and held up for admiral tto4 included gold watches, diamond brooches, handsome bracelets and q couple of them had rings, but they declined to state what fingers they were to be worn on, although, it was plain from the way they acted that there will soon be two vacancies in important clerkships in the city hall building. None of them are willing to admit to the men folks that she had received a Christmas present, some of them be ing very emphatic in their denials, but when questioned closely the ones with the rings finally admitted that they had been remembered, but claimed that the gifts came from members of their own family. Anyway, the girls are wreathed in smiles and are now puzzling their wits to think of suitable things to offer to their friends. One of them said that what was worrying her most was to know What he would like best, whereupon another remark ed, "giye him yourself" l" and with a roar of laughter all hands scampered off to their respective offices alid com menced humping away on their type writers. Half dozen or more fellows may expect valuable presents from the city hall clerks tonight.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-24
CITY NEWS

John Fruin is home from Fordhan1 college for the holidays.
 The barber shops will close at 10 o'clock Monday forenoon.
 Handsome woman offers a Water bury man SPA, ,OO0 to marry her. See Sunday Telegram to-morrow.G
 Mr and Mrs George H. Jackie and son, of New York, are spending the holidays with MT tackles parents on State street.
 There will be a months mind mass Monday morning at o'clock at the Sacred Heart church for the late Bridget Dunphy Of Dublin street.
 George B. Donahues familiar face is to been in Currans these days while the rush is on. George has good DO sition with well known corset house.
 Notice of appeai to the supreme court has been filed in the case Of B. J, Torkomian against Louis Raffel. A few days ago Judge Cowell i'll the dis trict court gave Judgment for the de- fendant in this case
 Attorney Pierce, counsel for the sco- will Manufacturing Go i'll the two cases for $15,O00 damages brought against that concern by Herbert Bro deur and his father, George, filed no tices of default in each case in the su> perior court this morning. The cases now go oil the court trial list for hear ings in damages.
 The special meeting of the board of public safety which was to have been held last evening did not take place. Commissioners Van Keuren and Driggs are sick and Commissioner Moran vas too busy with his ordinary work to at tend. The matters that were to be disposed of were the bids for the new engine house In the north end. O. E. Hoadley was present as representative ofra petition for double house. The board proposes to build single house.
 James. J. Reardon, son of Mrs Mary Reardon, died this morning at the family, residence, 46 Washington street. Besides his mother he leaves three brothers, Patrick J. and William of Waterbury and Michael, in Ire land, also two sisters, Mrs Thomas Byrnes and Mrs F.. Noo1an of this city. The funeral will be held Mon day morning at S:3o dclock with mass of requiem at St Francis Kay ieI's church and interment in new. St Joseph's cemetery.
 The novelties in leather and in ster- ling are unusually attractive this Sea son in the jewelry stock of the Lake & Strobel Go. Silk umbrellas run in all prices, and many of them are che very finest products. Such a line of ladies and gentlemen's watches of all sizes, foreign and American manufac- ture, and in all shapes and designs, was never seen before in this city in one show room, and these run from S5 into the realm of the valuable chro- nometers. Their stock of silver plat ] cd ware is most extensive and em- braces tea sets and dishes and other hollow ware. They have a suIsars 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 fhe stocks before the best selections are ] gone.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-24
CHRISTMAS DAY.
Falling on Sunday, the Day Will he
 Quietly Observed.

There is a big Christmas rush at the postoffice to-day and the express companies will have to work oyer- time and even at that it will be an up- hill job to deliver everything. A G1cur many people dropped into town to- day to spend the holidays with friends and quite a few left with q similar purpose in view. It is surprising how many work in Waterbury, but whose homes are in other towns. The num- Der is far i'll excess of Waterbury peo- pie who arg employed out of the city and come home for Christmas. The remittances in money to relatives in the old country were very generous this season, Ireland being in the lead, with Italy a good second. There will be four masses in nearly all the Cath ollie churches tomorrow, one carry Tn the morning for the accommodation. of people who may find it convenient to attend divine service and be home on time to divide up the Christmas pres ents among the children The depart ment of charities has met all the de- mands made upon it and private in stitutions are doing some good work, too, so that whatever suffering may exist on Christmas will be confined to families who prefer to get along with such things as they can secure from their own scant means rather than ask for aid. This may not be the best way to look at things, but it is a nat- ural feeling and such people are more to be pitied than those who are built on different lines and never know what it is to be short while they can get things for nothing. But it Is not well to be too ready to make poor mouths. With the right disposition people may be very happy and yet not have what might be termed sunp- tuous spread. With peace and good will towards all, enough food fit for human beings. secured by oIHss own toll, and an appetite to dispose of 1t there is absolutely no reason why any family, large or small, should not be able to spend the day in happy manner. The trouble with most of us is that we crave for too much and when we get what we covet we are immediately seized. with a longing for something else, and so on. The only way to complete ones happiness, if such thing be possible, is to be content with what you have and don't feel at all worried because you sus- pect your neighbor has something better.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-24
French Gui1lOtined Natives.

VICTORIA, B. O., Dec. 24. M. S. Mutine, which has returned to Austra- lia from a south sea cruise, reports that tribal wars were being carried on In, the New Hebrides, and many natives were being killed, especially on the is- land of the Malakula. With the French warship' Muerthe the Muttne investigat- ed the "cJItting out" of two trading vessels, and the natives who murdered part of the vessels crews were guiIlo- tined by the French. Four natives were executed for the murder of Cap tain Penetos, master of trading yes sel, which they attacked.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-24
TIMELY TOPICS

The sale of Chilian white topaz jewelry at Reid & Hughes has been a taking feature. Close resemblance to diamonds.
 Currans have made out list for the eleventh hour and everything will be delivered.
 All Christmas goods at A. Mailhiota will be sold at a great reduction to. night.
 The winter term at the Waterbury Business college will begin January 8 H. c. Post principal.
 Everything in mems and boys fur. nishings at J. E. Mullings & Sons Some things for girls.
 Half price on dressed dolls, framed pictures, manicure and smoking sets at Miller & Peck's.
 The White Simmons Go have a large showing of fancy California oranges 27c dozen.
 Immense line of boys and children'a suits at R. R. Harder's, cut to almost half price.
 All turkeys and fowl on hand al Castles after 6 o'clock will be sold re gardless.
 J. J. Sheehan offers some good bar, gains in to-night's ad.
 Hampson-Sellew contest closes to night. See instructions in ad.
 After o'clock tonight at Grieve, Bisset X Hollands many articles at half price.
 Special sale of trimmed hats now going on at I. Chase's.
 The Platt Mill Go will be ready on Tuesday to take your order for stock feed.
 FOne-third off on all rocking horses go-carts, dolls and toys tonight at Reid x Hughes's.
 Jones, Morgan x Co.'s clothing and furnishing store will be open until late tonight.
 Shoe King Dodge will be on deck until the clock strikes 12 tonight.
 Charles A. Jackson X Go have a full line of fireplace goods. Order monu, ments now.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-24
PLENTY OF CHRISTMAS
 TREES TO-DAY.

People who thought they would not De. able to get Christmas trees were agreeably disappointed when they saw them carted about the streets and offered for sale at reasonable prices. The heavy snow prevented many from getting out into the woods and supplying themselves with trees ,%nd as result dealers made good money at the business while the stock lasted
 During the early part of the present week 1t looked as if all the Christmas trees had been bought up, but this was mistake. There Is an ample supply on hand today and everybody who has the cash can buy just the kind he wants. While the money holds out nobody need fear q famlne in Christmas trees or anything else.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-24
stranger Dld the Shooting.

RISING SUN, Ind. Dec, 24.-In the Gillespie murder trial here MT. Griffith said the defense would show that inn mediately after the shot was fired a tau man, dark and stopped, was seen running from an alley and was seen to drive buggy rapidly from the mouth of an alley near the Gillespie home and disappear down the street. MT. Griffith intimated that the plea of the defense will be that the stranger did the shoot fmp .9a Ny
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-24
Fste of sehooner ca1aerwooa.

NEW YORK, Dec. 24.--The fate of the. little seventy-nine ton sydney fC. B) schooner Josie M Calderwood, which sailed from Dalhousie, N. S., early in November, was first learned when news was received from Ham burg that the German steamer Barce- Iona had rescued the captain and four men composing the crew of the Calder wood on Nov. 27 and had taken them to Hamburg. The men are now on their way to New York. The schooner herself, waterlogged and helpless, was fired and was ablaze from water line to main truck when the Barcelona steamed away.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-24
DEAD WOMAN MAY
 BE A NEW YORKER

Colorado Springs, Col, Dec 24. -The proprietor of the. Plaza hotel here says that the body of the woman found on Gutter mountain may be that of Mrs Lillian Holmesly Bart of New York. On November % Mrs Bart registered at the Plaza hotel and two days later went away, leaving her valise. She was seen later on street car, but has bill was paid. The description of tho body "9und on Cutler mountain tallIes closet with that of the New York Womaa, and the police are trying to To- cate her.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-24
ARBITRATION WINS.
Chicago Bremen Wsll Have Same
 Pay Next Year.

Chicago, Dec 24.-Arbitration has been employed successfully to settle wage scale differences between office building managers and 200 stationery 'firemen employed ill 125 downtown office blocks. Dr Emil G. Hirsch, act ing as umpire in the dispute. ike the pay of tlIe firemen for the coming year at the same figure in effect last year. The employees had appealed for an in crease, while the building managers desired decrease.
 Both sides announced willingness to abide. by the decision. The pay of the ffremen ranges under the present schedule from $55 to $70 q month. The arbitration tribunal has been in ses- sion for two, weeks.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-24
Eye Piereed by E1atpin,

BLoOMINGTON, I'll, Dec. 24.-Tn consequence of a remarkable accident Miss Jennie Fairbanks of Mansfield a niece of Vice President Elect Fair banks, was brought to hospital here. While putting on her hat, with hatpin in one hand, friend accidentally jos tied Miss Fairbanks' arm, as a result the pin was buried in Miss Fairbanks eye. A strong effort will be made to save her sight.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-24

Tom ShRrIkey Victim of J1u Jitsu.
 NEW YORK, Dec. 24.-''Oh Jiu 1itsu ls very simple matter when you once know the tricks. Here is this man. He comes at he as though to strike me. I pay no attention to his extended arm, with which he intends to guard himself, but I watch his other hand. As soon as he starts to strike knock np his guard, so. catch his other arm snd' There was 3 vision of a large ku1nan body flying through the air, de- 1cribing circles in it's flight, and the aext moment a Japankse no larger than \ good sized American boy of fifteen years was sitting on the chest of a 24O pound American. It was all done In twinkling by the little Jap expert EEigashi. Tom sharkey, pugilist, was the victim
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-24
Christmas Warmth.

Cold is generally associated with poverty, cheerlessness and lack of comfort. Have the house warmed and che rful when the children come to ext anime santa Claus's fav0rs. No fuei gives forth that cordial. genial and in- viting heat like Browns Quickfifa Charcoal. We extend to the puDiie the merry greetings of the Christmas season, and thank them for their N erous patronage and appreciation.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-24
Victim or Amalranaated conner,

NHCtANh OA AmhABaFNRted Copper.
 NEW YORK, Dec. 24.-R. Humphrey Roberts, an agent of the New York Life Insurance company at Pittsburg, killed himself at the Hotel Savoy here last night, and the fact of his suicide was concealed for five hours by Coroner Goldenkranz, for which he will be com. pelled to explain this morning. Dlsas. trous speculation in Amalgamated Cop per stock was the cause of Roberts, suicide, according to reports from Pitts burg, where he was we'll known.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-24
Aus4ralia and Germany Disagree.

VICTORIA, B. C., Dec. 24 Diner. ences have arisen between the com. monwealth of Australia and Germany with regard to the exclusive policy adopted by Germany in the south Pa cific, according to adYices received here The question arose after the steamer YsabelIa had been held by the Germans until license of $2250 per month was paid for trading in the Mar shall groIlp
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-24
Cruislng cntter wrenlrna-

PAPEETE, Tahiti. via San Francis co, Dec. 24. The Pitcairn island cruig- ing cutter has been wrecked. MT. Cof- fin, one of the passengers, was drown ed Three young. men managed to make their escape by swimming eight miles in ronrh aes
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-24
rrenident Will Rent.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 24.-President Roosevelt, so far as the exigencies of public business will permit, will rest thoroughly during the Christmas holi- days, No engagements will be made next week except on matters of par ticular importance. The president ex- poets to spend as little time as possible Ip his2office.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-24
Resiated vaccination with Pis4ol

Resisted vacclnatf0n with Pistol.
 MACON, Ga, Dec. 24. - A special from Sandersville, Ga, says that Boss Garrett shot and killed Special Othcer Gideon Matthews there while resisting arrest for refusing to submit to com pulsory vaccination. Garrett escaped, but strong posse of citizens imme
 diately started in pursuit The fleeing man was overtaken one mile north of the town He attempted further flight and was shot through the thigh by Deputy Marshal Wilson, arrested and lodged in the county jail Garrett also suffered serious wound in the right side, inflicted by Special Onicer Mat thews It is thought he will not live.