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Lovelock tribune. (Lovelock, Nev.) 1898-1912, 1906-10-05
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COMMISSIONERS
IN REGULAR SESSION
monthIy Meeting Held In Win.
nemucca Monday and
Tuesday.
Issue Election Proclamation and
Appoint Clerks and Judges Of
Election for Precincts
Other Items.

The commissioners were in session
Monday and Tuesday, all members be-
ing present. Monday they met as a
board of equalization and ordered that
list of mortgages be placed on the
assessment roll. Tuesday the regular
routine of business was taken up and
a large batch of claims against the
county passed.
H. Warren appeared before the
Board and asked for the abatement of
nuisance which he claimed was be-
ing maintained by a neighbor. The
petition was granted.
An election proclamation was issued
Continued on End 'page
Lovelock tribune. (Lovelock, Nev.) 1898-1912, 1906-10-05
Blown. Up on the Desert,

According to the Sacramento Bee,
K. b. Stevenson, formerly of that
place, was blown up on the desert re-
Gently near Las Vegas. Stevenson
started from Las Vegas for busi-
trip over the desert. He had a good
outfit and a driver well acquainted
with the country. While driving
along at rattling pace the hoof Of
one of the horses struck q stick Of
dynamite, probably lost by some pros.
pector. The explosion which resulted
killed both horses. wrecked the bug
Ky and seriously. injured the driver,
while Stevenson was injured about
the legs and his eyes were seriously
hurt. He was blown high. in the air.
Lovelock tribune. (Lovelock, Nev.) 1898-1912, 1906-10-05
COMSTOCK
GEO. E. RIDDLE,

Makes the third candidate aspiring
to that Office. Mr.. Riddle is a pro-
Qressive young man and believes II
the younger citizens fitting them
selv es forand occupying positions Of
trust. He has been in business here
for some Years, having been interest.
ed in the publication of the Argus
he was in the employ of the railroad
for some time and is now one of the
trusted clerks in the Lovelock Mer-
camille store. II now remains for
his many friends to rally to his sup
port on the 9th of next month and it
will then be ",ludge" Riddle. Speak
ing physically, as we'll as mentally
Mr.. Riddle, if elected. will be able to
fill the judges chair.
PHIL WOLF,
The present efficient constable, ap-
pears for reelection. He is known
from San Francisco to Ogden as one
of the best officers along the railroad
and is the terror of all svildoers. He
rests upon the record of his work 10
looking after the protection of the
life and property of the citizens in
/ the past. If the voters wish to con-
tinue him in Office he can but promise
a continuance of the same faithful
performance of the duties of his office.
FRANK A. RAMSEY,
A well-known business man and
resident of Lovelock for many years.
is making an active canvass for elec-
tion to the Office of constable. Mr..
Ramsey conducted the Pony saloon
for a number of years and is now
chief clerk at the Diamond. NJ. Ram
sey has wife and family Of children
growing up in our town, so is espec-
tally interested in the peace and order
of the community. He has always
affiliated with the Republican party,
but is making the canvass for this
Office as an independent candidate, be-
lieving that the township Offices are
properly outside party lines. the good
Of the community being above the
advancement of any party. Election
day will show the number Of true
friends Mr.. Ramsey has.
VIM. NJ. NELSON,
Is also a candidate for the Office of
Constable of this township. He was
night watchman in Lovelook for some
months and has been employed in
the town and valley, where he has
been faithful to the interests of his
employer.
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Lovelock tribune. (Lovelock, Nev.) 1898-1912, 1906-10-05
Nixon Sells Wyoming interests.

A Laramie. Wyo., dispatch says
that Senator Nixon, of >Winnemucca,
president of the Millbrook Land and
Livestock company, has sold his inter-
ests in the property toshis associates,
E. }. Bell and G. T. Arnold. for $75,-
600. The Mllbrook holdings embrace
$4,000 acres of land, the railroad
holdings of 27,000 acres have, been
cleared by the transfer. Bell is in
charge of the vast estate and will
make an effort to colonize part of 1t
from Missouri. The land lies north.
west Of this city at the foot of the
mountains, and is we'll watered in
every part.
Lovelock tribune. (Lovelock, Nev.) 1898-1912, 1906-10-05
John Ceghorn Discovers Marvellous Blind Ledge At
Seven 1roughs

night. Tues lay forenoon they we're
trying to break the crap game at the
Owl, but it broke them to the extent
of $40, instead. After this loss the
two started out to make the next
town. There had been some drinking
during the game. so that neither enc
was sober. They we're at the western
end of the yard, the deceased stand
ing about the middle of the train and
his perdner about four cars ahead of
him. The last Clifton noticed okhis
companion Casebeer was standing BY
the track, waiting for chance to
catch the rods. Clifton was busy try
to get onto his car, and thought no
more of Casebeer until the trainmen
asked him if he knew the mass Of
mangled and bleeding f1essh lying be-
side the track. Upon going back to
the caboose he recognized his pal.
Evidently, Casebeer had. missed his
footing and went under the wheels,
half the train passing over him. The
right leg was a mass of broken bone
and mangled flesh from a foot below
the hip down, the foot hanging by
mere shreds. The left leg was in the
same condition from just below the
knee. There was cut and bruise
over the left eye. The mangled form
was put into the. .caboose and brought
back to town.
From the caboose it was taken to
DR.. Pinniger's Office, where that sur
geon. assisted by DR.. Martin, ampu-
tated the crushed limbs and gave them
temporary dressing, preparatory to
sending the injured man to the coun-
ty hospital. From the first there
Lovelock tribune. (Lovelock, Nev.) 1898-1912, 1906-10-05
MORE ABOUT CANDIDATES.
Brief Mention of Those Whose An.
noHqcement Cards Appear.

Continued from last Issue.)
The candidates for township or pre.
clnct offices this year are all running
independent. without regard to party
affliation. We believe this is as It
should be. The peace, quiet and gen.
eral good of the community should be
the only consideration of the voter,
when casting his ballot for these off,
GERS. The aspiring candidates are:
WM. K. Fits,
Who signifies his willingness to be
reelected to the Office of Justice of
the Peace, is now concluding his first
term as Justice in this precinct. By
reason of years Of practice in the
courts of other states and having
been admitted to practise in the
courts OF this State, Mr.. Fits claims
special legal ability for this important
office. In the conduct of the Office
the past year some enemies may have
been made, but he has the clear con-
ciousness that all decisions and rul.
'ings have been according to what he
considered just and right and accord
ing to Law. Judge" Fits relies upon
his record In Office as commencing
him to the support of the voters at
the coming election and, if reelected
can only promise continued fealty to
what he believes to be just and right
and for the peace and quiet Of the
community.
NELS NELSON,
Has sixnified his willingness to &C.
cept this Office, II given the majority
of the votes. Mr.. Nielsen is an old
resident Of this township and has been
hoiored BY the voters of this. section
BY being twice elected to the assmbly
from this county and is a man that is
worthy Of the support Of his many
friends here. In the matter Of deal
ing out justice, Mr.. Nelson believes
and in this his supporters will agree,
that he will act free from bias or
prejudice and ID justice to all con-
cerned.
Lovelock tribune. (Lovelock, Nev.) 1898-1912, 1906-10-05
GUARANTEED CURE FOR PILES

Itching, Blind, Bleeding, Protruding Piles.
Druggists are authorised to refund money
ifPAZO OINTMENT fails to cure In to
- days. Soc. F@
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-12-26
WOMAN BURNED TO DEATH.
Husband Barely Escapes With Life in
 New York Fire.

New York, Dec. 25.-Mrs. Susan Kel- ly, aged fifty years, was burned to death and her husband barely escaped with his life in fire to-day which de- stroyed their apartments in West Six tieth street and drove other shivering tenants of the building to the roof from which they were carried to the street by firemen.
 Mrs. Kelly arose early to attend Christmas mass and lighted a Christi mas candle It is supposed her dress caught fire from it's flame, as she ran screaming through the fiat to the front bedroom, where her husband lay sleep ing. Every room she passed through caught fire. Her husband was unable to extinguish the flames. An alarm was turned in, and when the flremen arrived they found many of the ten ants of the house on the roof, from which they were rescued. Mrs. Kelly's charred body was among the debris in her apartments. The financial loss was small.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-12-26
CARS IN RAAL-NND SMASH
Collide at Hartford End of Temporary
 Bridge Over Connecticut River.

Collide at Hartford End of Temporary
 Bridge Over Connecticut River.
 East Hartford, Dec. 25.-The slipping of a trolley from the wire at the Hart ford end of the temporary bridge over the Connecticut river tonight caused a rear-end collision between two crowded trolley cars bound to this city. The vestibules of both cars were smashed in and the windows in the cars mroken by the force of the impact. Conductor McNamara, of the forward car, had one hand broken. The passengers were shaken up, but no one was injured, all though a small panic reigned for a time. Both cars were taken to Hart ford and into the barns.
 The tracks at the point where the collision occurred are slightly inclined, and it is said that owing to the fact that they were slippery the rear car could not be fully stopped in time.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-12-26
RACE RIOTS CONTINUE
 IN MISSISSIPPI TOWNS TROUBLE BREAKS our Al SCOOBA AND GOVERNOR
 SEDDS TROOPS

At WahaIak Where One Company of
 Infantry and q Battery Have Arrived
 the Result of the War Is Uncertain
 Dead Negroes Found in Many Sec
 tiOns Since the Outbreak-seyeraI
 Whites KiIIed-RepOrt That One
 Body of Negroes Had Fortified Itself.
 Meridian, Miss, Dec. 25.-An order to Colonel McCants received tonight from Governor Vardaman says:
 Have telegram from Sheriff Trout, of Hamper county, asking for troops at Scooba. Make ready to move at once by special train"
 Railroad men who have just arrived from Scooba report a fresh clash be- tween the races. Several persons are reported killed.
 Scooba is seven miles from Wapeloka. Under instructions of Governor Varda- man twenty-five members of the local military company boarded an engine and left at 10 o'clock for Scooba. Ad- ditional troops Will leave on a special train as soon as 1t can be made ready.
 Conductor Robert Harris, of the Mo- bile and Ohio railroad, who was anl- pushed and seriously wounded by ne- gro last night, died to-day. The origin of the racial troubles here was caused primarily by the meeting, in narrow roadway, of wagons driven by a white farmer and negro, respectively. The negro abused the white man, who re- ported the occurrence to the white vil- lagers at Wahalak. Whites immedi- ately organized themselves, and in a fight with the negroes of the commit nifty a number of white men were kill cd, including one of the most promi- nent of the villagers. The number of negroes killed in the riots has not been approximated, but dead negroes have been found in many parts of the settle ment since the trouble started.
 It was reported to-day that body of negroes had fortified themselves two miles from Wahalak and announce they will resist any effort to dislodge them. They threaten to burn the little town, and the white people are alarmed. The whites all around the country have armed themselves, and one party of fifty armed persons have arrived there from Columbus, Miss. Two negroes, Tom and Jim Simpson, are reported to have been killed by whites yesterday afternoon before the arrival of the troops under command of Colonel Sam uel McCants
 At 3:3O this morning firing was heard
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-12-26
A SANTA CLAUS SPECIAL "
McHarg, Who Recently Sold Road, Re-
 members Employees.

Knoxville, Tenn, Dec. 25.-H. K. McHarg, who recently sold his Vir- ginia and Southwestern railway to the Southern, handsomely remembered all his officials and employees yesterday. He ran Santa Claus Special over the entire length of the road, Santa Claus" being the conductor To every employe who had been in the com pany's service for one year Santa Claus gave one months salary as q Christmas present. Other token were presented to other employees. To the head officials of the road Mir. McHarg presented one years salary each, The gifts to subordinate employees alone aggregated over $500, ,000.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-12-26
COLCRED TROOPERS ARE
 TAKEN INTO CUSTODY
ARRESTED IN CONNECTION WITH RIOT ON CAR AT LEAVGN-
 WORTH.

Captain Walsh of the Ninth Cavalry,
 of Which the Men Are Members,
 Making an InVestigatiOn-Troub
 Believed to be Similar to That Which
 Resulted in the Discharge of Three
 Companies of the Twenty-fifth In
 fantry.
 Leavenworth, Kan, Dec. 25.-Four- teen soldiers the majority of whom are troopers of the Ninth cavalry (colored) were arrested to-day in connection with the riot on a street car last night, when a number of shots were fired into a loaded car and several passengers were slightly injured by broken glass. Captain Walsh of the Ninth Cavalry is making an investigation into the cause of the trouble, which is believed to be similar to that which resulted In the discharge of three companies of the Twenty-fifth infantry at Fort Reno re- gently.
 There is apprehension among the coll ored troops at the fort over the matter lest, it assume some of the importance of the Brownsville, Texas, affair. The affair has been reported to Washing toE.
 Fort Reno, Okla, Dec. 25.-Captain Edgar Macklin, who was shot Satur- day night, continued to improve to-day, and his physician stated that his pa- tient would recover, The search for the negro assailant has been discarded, and the officers are now convinced that the intent was robbery, There was some excitement during the day, when it was reported that a negro suspect had been arrested. but it proved that the man had been taken for stealing cotton.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-12-26
DEATH OF DIR. T. H. BISHOP.
We'll Known Physician suceumbs to m
 Attack of Grip.

The death of Dr. Timothy Huggins Bishop occurred last night at his late home, 215 Church street Dr, Bishop had been sick but short time. A week ago he was seized with an attack of the grip, and later complications set in from which he did not rally.
 Dr. Bishop was one of the best known physicians of this city. He was for many years the secretary of the New Haven Hospital association. He re- tired from active practice about twen- ty-tiye years ago, but he did not lose his interest in the medical world. He was seventy years of age. He is sur vived by wife, two sons and daugh- ter. One son is pr. Louis B. Bishop of 356 Orange street. The other son is Herbert M. Bishop of this city. The daughter is Mrs. J. Walcott Thompson of Salt Lake City, Utah.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-12-26
International naneban Game.

Los Angeles, Ca. Dec. 25.-A dispatch from Stanford says that Captain Pres ley, of the university baseball team, has received notice from Manager Iso Abe, of Waseda university, accepting the challenge of Stanford for an inter- national baseball contest to be played in Tokio, Japan, some time in May. The Japanese team played Stanford last year.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-12-26
CHRISTMAS R R. WREcKs
SOUTHERN RAILWAY TRAIN
 THROWN FROM TRACKS

Fireman Killed but Passengers Escape
 --Big Four Express Crashes Into the
 Rear of q Freight-Eishteen Passen-
 gers Injured--Rio Grande Train Hits
 Engine Standing on Siding.
 Jacksonville, Fla, Dec. 25. - South ern railway passenger train No. SS, from Washington, was wrecked at Moncrlef, five miles north of Jackson ville to-day. John Holmes, negro fireman, was killed; Engineer J. w. Urquhart of Savannah, scalded by es- caping steam, and J. A. Kramer, white, express messenger, and J. E, Ruben, negro, express helper, slightly injured. None of the passengers was injured. The derailing switch was thrown in front of the fast moving train which caused the engine to turn turtle and threw the express car from the tracks.
 Springfield, O., Dec 25.-Eastbound Big Four passenger train due here at S:15 a. m, to-day ran into the rear of freight train No. 96 inbthe western part of the city. The list of injured in- clude eighteen passengers, none seri- ously The crew of the passenger train jumped,
 Price, Utah, Dec. 25.-Rio Grand6 passenger train No. 3, westbound, col lided with a freight engine standing on a siding near Mounds, seventeen miles east of here early to-day Three train men were killed. The cars were not badly damaged and none of the pass engers were hurt.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-12-26
Murderous Assault on Boarding Mis-
 t-css.

Bridgeport, Dec. 25.-Delegrino Fras- co, twenty-three years old an Italian, is alleged to have committed a murder ous assault on his boarding mistress, Maria Tiano, at 142 Willard street this afternoon, opening the woman's cheek from the temple to the chin with ra- zor. He eluded the police and escaped from the city. The victim of the as- sault is in a serious condition.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-12-26
ooSTAINAD $1o, ,Ooo IN CHECKS
Packages Lost by an Express Messen-
 ger Christmas Eve.

Chicago, Dec. 25.-A dispatch to the Record Herald from Dayton, O., says: An express messenger lost packages containing checks amounting to $1O,00O here last night. The checks were for employees of the Indiana, Columbus and Western Traction company. The packages were lost from the express wagon, and were scattered along the streets in the city, Part of them were restored to the traction company off, ces by Charles Mittendorf and ex- Councilman Adams. Some of the checks were cashed by merchants here names of employees being forged.
 Numerous arrests have been made of persons who cashed the checks.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-12-26
SITUATION AT GO DFIkLD
Denial That Population Has Fallen OF
 One-H Half,

San Francisco, Dec, 25-The Asso- ciated Press to-day received a commu- nication from Joseph H. Martin, editor of the Goldfield, Nevy Daily Tribune, making emphatic denials of the starry published in Chicago paper that the poulation of Goldheld had decreased one-half as a result of the miners strike. Instead of stores being closed, Mr. Martin stated the merchants are unable to handle the business offered and that, according to statement from the railroad, the arrivals exceed the departures.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-12-26
Bringing Alaskan Cities Into communl-
cation.

Seattle, Wash, Dec. 25.-The United States cableship Burnside arrived at Ketchintan yesterday and established telegraphic communication with the outside world. A few days ago Wran- gel was placed in communication, which completes the chain of cities on the southeastern coast of Alaska.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-12-26
FINAL CLOSING REPORT.
One to be Made Early in 1907 on strat-
 ton Estate.

Chicago. Dec. 25.-A dispatch to the Hecord-H Herald from Colorado Springs, Col, says: The executors of the estate or Winfield Scott stratton announce that final closing report will be made early in 1907, when work will begin inn medlately on the million dollar Myra stratton home for the poor. stratton died four years ago, but the settle ment has been delayed by litigation. The total involved in suits aggregated $52,OOO,OOO, although the estate is ap- praised by the court at $6O0O, ,OOO.
 The home will probably be erected in stratton's park, near Cheyenne Can- yon, in Colorado Springs suburb.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-12-26
Sheriff Kills Negro.

Augusta Ga, Dec. 25.-A dispatcb from Mansfield, Ga, says Jim Key, a negro, was killed by Marshal John Co., wander in defense of the litter's life in a murderous attack. Key had attempt ed to precipitate a riot among a party of negroes at church celebration.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-12-26
s2OO,OOO Fire in Denver.

Denver, Dec. 25.-The Ernest & Cram mer building, one of the finest office buildings in the city, located at Severn teenth and Curtis streets was damaged by fire to-day, the seventh and eighth floors being entirely destroyed. The remainder of the building was damag- ed by water. The total loss is estimat- ed at $2OO0OO.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-12-26
Ignatieff's Assassin a Student.

Tver, Russia, Dec 25.-The assassin of Count Ignatieff has been identified as student named Fidler, who was one of the leaders of last years insur- rection at Moscow. At that time he was bound over in S5,OOO bail for good behavior, and this sum will now revert to the treasury.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-12-26
MADE GIFT, DROPPED DEAD.
Man Dies as He Wishes Wife Merry
 Christmas.

Philadelphia, Dec. 25-Just as he presented Christmas gift to his wife Thomas Cardin, of this city, dropped dead of heart disease.
 There had been the usual Christmas gaiety at the Cardin home. MT. Cardin produced from its hiding place neat ly-wrapped parcel which he had bought several days previously. He handed it to his wife, and kissed her.
 T wish you Merry Christmas," my dear" he said, land -" the sentence was not finished, He put his hand to his side, reeled and fell to the floor In another moment he was a corpse and his wife was sobbing over him, with the parcel lying unopened on the floor. He was sixty-two years old.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-12-26
AUTO PLUAGEs INTO HOLT.
New York Broker and His Chauffeur
 Injured.

New York, Dec. 25.-An automobile occupied by Robert H, Simpson, fifty five years old, a broker, and driven by William J. Daly, aged twenty-seven, while going at rapid pace, plunged into ten-foot excavation at Broadway and Sixty-second street to-day. Both men sustained serious injuries. In falling the automobile broke large gas main, and, pinned in the wreckage, Simpson was in imminent danger of asphyxiation, when help arrived. Daily was too badly hurt to render him any assistance.
 Simpson and the chauffeur were talk en to hospital, both suffering from numerous cuts and bruises, Daily was also internally injured.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-12-26
GOOD XMAS FOR STRIKERS.
Chicago Printers Receive S2.5O Extra
 for Turkey.

Chicago, Dec. 25.-The 40OO printers who are still on strike in the United States for a neight-hour working day received to-day Christmas present from the International Typographical union of $10,O00, each receiving $2.50 in addition to his or her regular weekly strike pay. One condition went with the union gift-that the money was to be expended to purchase d Christmas turkey.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-12-26
BattieshIp Connecticut Returns.

Norfolk, Va, Dec. 25.-The battleship Connecticut, which has been to sea for several days, passed in the Capes to- day. The Connecticut went out for a trial, but the unfavorable weather kept her anchored under the lee of Cape Hatteras for a time.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-12-26
FIRST CHURCH CLOSING.
French Separation Law Enforced at
 Azay-Sur-Indre.

Paris, Dec. 25.-The first instance of the closing of a church under the sep aration law has occurred at Azay Sur Indre, where the mayor, in writing, or dered the cure to leave both the pres bytery and the church edifice, which, he declared, the communal authorities would take over In pursuance of the law. The cure consequently quilted the edifice, which was closed. The question of the legality of the mayors action Is arousing considerable controversy.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-12-26
ROOsevelts Going to Pine Knot.

Washington. Dec. 25.-President and Mrs. Roosevelt and the Roosevelt chii- dren will leave for Pine Knot, Mrs. Roosevelt's country home, in Albemarle county, Virginia, early Thursday morn ing. They will remain there until De- cember 31.