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Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1908-01-16
SKAGGS REPUTATION
Of THE RENO GAZETTE
In Answered by the Editor ofThat
Paper i'm Communication
to The Appeal

7kaeAs. / told them that all knew
at that time was what | had read in
various newspapers. but in order to
satisfy myself, and also that | NAV
inform the readers of the Gezette.
intended to interview the speaker at
once and ask him u few direct ques-
tions. which l hoped he would ans
W6:.
The legislative delegation then said
they would consider it a favor if
Would inform them Of the result of the
interview. as they desired to oust
Shaggs if it was true that he had
denounced Governor Sparks as it had
been reported and if he was going to
obstruct needed legislation knowing
that should at once telephone TO the
Gazette my Interview with Mr Skag.s
told the gentlemen that / would
cheerfui.E give them what information
the speaker might Vouchsafe me.
| Immediately went to the speakers
room in a local hotel, and asked him
il he would be willing to answer a few
/ questions. He gave a courteous as
Sent ana with a law book in his
hand in which he was looking up the
legal points involved in ousting a
speaker, he walked with me into one
Of the halls of the hotel.
Senator | asked, is it srue that
you will oppose any resolution or
measure which carries with it an en-
dorsement Of Governor Sparks action
in calling for Federal troops?"
Il most certainly will, was his
CONTINUED on Page Four)
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1908-01-16
RENO. Ner., Jan. Ii, i9t

RENO. Ner, JAn. Ii, 1901
In Tuesdays issue OF the Gazette
some special correspondence
from Carson and in that correspond
ence was a brief summary oi an in
teryiew with Speaker Skages OF the
Assembly. One paragraph OF that i'll
the belief that Governor Sparks was
drunk waea ae signed the request
tJr Federal troops 10 be sent to Cold
Sold.
III yesterdays Carson appeal APP
peared the following signed statement
TO the Editor Of The Appeal: The
statement made TO the Reno Gazette
OF last evening TO the effect that |
charged Governor Sparks with being
drunk when he signed the call for
troops is false III every particular. No
living man ever heard me make such
a statement. Signed
Il. +. SkAGGS.
Fearing not at all that the people
Of the state as q whole and especially
those that are acquainted with Speak
or Skaggs' attitude will doubt the
accuracy Of the Gazette interview, bu
1 merely that no detail of the speakers
characteristics be not brought out,
am writing these paragraphs whicl
tell Of what actually ACQUIRED at th,
interview and what led up to it.
A little before II o'clock Tuesda,
morning in the corridors Of the capi
tOl several prominent members of tn
assembly approached me and asket
if I knew the attitude OF Speake
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1908-01-16
Taking
Examination

Nine persons are passin. the exami-
nation being held at the local school
house for teachers under the direc-
ton OF Prof ". j. Hunting Three
OF the applicants are from Carson
City ana the others are from other
points. Following are the names OF
,ne applicants:
Misses Katherine Werner, Mabel
Harrison aud Edith r. Ellis, OF Car
son City; Miss Nora Larsen OF Gold
Hill; Miss May Boston and John
Kline OF Silver City; Miss Marguerite
SULLIVAN OF Empire, Miss Lita Tower,
OF Loyeiock. and Miss Edna Ferly OF
Virginia City.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1908-01-16

Fleckner has a dainty line Of very
useful fancy boxes, bought from three
of the largest box factories. We
know how to put up a nice box, any
size. Try us. Near depot. If
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1908-01-16
CITIZENS OF NEVADA
ASKED FOR IDEAS

that all OF them would reach here just
as soon as they could be properly han
died by the department a. Washing
ton.
A part OF the new heating system
which was recommended a short time
back is TO be installed il the building.
Steam radiatcis Of the latest model
are being placed in the judges cham
bersbeIs and in the L. $. Land Office
Previous to the installment these
Offices We're using d hot air blast whic
is very Inadequate.
\ curblng Of granite to surround the
lawn Will also be recommended to the
department in place Of a fence which
has never materialized, though has
been billed fer this port many times.
The curbing Will be q much greater
Improvement than high fence and
the latter suggestion should be accept
Cd By the Department..
Things are beginning to move in
the right direction at the Federal
building and it IS to be hoped that
before many months the government
Will not have cause to De ashamed
of its building in srson City.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1908-01-16
VISIT CHINATOWN.

And patronize Charley Sues up-,o-
date restaurant. All kinds OF game,
vegetables and delicacies and cooked
in the best style Go today, tonight
OF any old time. just 50 you go.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1908-01-16
CASE STILL IN PROGRESS

The hearing of Frank Everett's APP
Dlication for a new trial is still in
progress in the District Court but the
attorneys in the case expect TO finish
the presentation of he ease by this
evening.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1908-01-16
IN aNOS OF JURY

The cas- of Chas. orton, charged
with dynan ing the safe in the post
office at c mbia was delivered TO
the jury a. about ! o'clock this af-
ternCOn.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1908-01-16

Remember the De gree Of Honor
dance at the Arlnory Hall Friday
night
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1908-01-16

Send your orders to the Appeal fol
job wcrR. New type faces and fine
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1908-01-16

]. ", Simpson IS in from yelling
ton for a few days.
Mrs A. Dora;s departs this even
ing for an extended visit at Los An
geles and othzr Southern California
points. Her son AraJhur will meet
her at Los Angeles, where he has
been for the past several weeks.
James Reardon is visiting relatives
in this city.
CHOCOLATES AID NoUGATS
Ard the place D get them o. the
best brand is at E.ecEncrs Try
som
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1908-10-16
suLLIvAN's BIRTHDAY
John L. Celebrated His Fiftieth Ami
versary Yesterday.

Boston. Mass, Oct. 15.-(Special
to The Bryan Morning Eaglel-F1fty
years ago today there was born IN
Boston a boy who was destined to
become pugilistic champion and VINO
was to hold the scepter OF king over
the sporting world for longer period
than any other American before or
since his time. He was given the
name of John Lawrence sullivan, and
as John L." the name became famil'
lar in all parts of the world.
All kinds of estimates have oeen
made of his winnings while IN the
fighting game, and the most conserv'
alive of these agree that from the
time he met Joe Goss in 1881 unui
he lost the championship to Coroett
he had received and spent not less
than a million dollars. His earnings
ranged from $4,000 purse to 500
or $1,000 for the simple use OF MS
name. either for advertising purposes
or to boom some theatrical comDlna
ton. One tour of the country netteo
him 500. 900 in a few months time.
All of his enormous winnings o.
those days was recklessly squander
ed and only few years ago SuiiiVai
returned to Boston with hardly enough
money in his pocket to pay week
lodging.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1908-10-16
THE HOUSTON CHRONICLE

The seventh anniversary number OF
the Houston Chronicle which was Is
sued Wednesday, celebrates theibegln,
ten.storv fireproof building. The new
home of the Chronicle will Ne erected
on the site of the historic shearn
church, and will include also the
ground occupied by a small brick
building adjoining. It will have ,a
frontage of ~ feet and VIII e&'e5 ao
feet The value of the ground is est
mated at $4,000, and the building
will cost 100000. The contract re-
ouires that it be finished by July l
1909.
The special number OF the Chronic ae
celebrating this event contains ga
pages of specially prepared matter, all
profusely illustrated. 1t is one OF the
hest achievements in Texas journal
ism.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1908-10-16
n.u. and Notes of SPORTS

Leonard Cote OF Kalamazoo is the
leading batsrnan of the South Michig-
an league. His average for the sea-
son was 1927 for ia games.
Baseball fans in Buffalo are hoping
that Jimmy Collins, now with the
Philadelphia Americans, will manage
their team next season. Jims nome
is in Buffalo.
Two players of the champion Indian
apolis team have more than mace
good In the major leagues, Bush with
Detroit and Hayden with the Chicago
Cubs.
The University Of Pennsylvania ell
even has played great football so far,
and barring accidents will give good
account of themselves In the Dig
games.
II is said that Princeton's prize play
on the gridiron this season will be the
backing of Harlan in his winning on
side kicks.
Western elevens are watching Chi
cago this season as tip has Deeh 20
ing the rounds that Coach Stage mas
wonderful team.
The discovery of Covaleski VII
furnish fodder for the philadelphia
baseball fans during the long winte
months. His three wins from the Ne'
York Giants in one week certainly l
something worth talking about.
Adj Wolgast of Milwaukee and Free
die Weeks of Cripple Creek are I
furnish the next fistic attraction D'
fore the Jeffries club in Los Angeles
The two have been signed for a y
round bout to take place next lue'
day night.
Everything looks promising for IN
yale-Harvard football game THIS year
So far the arrangements made IN =
gard to tickets, officials and olht
f details of the great contest, nave pee
+ satisfactory to both sides.
Considering the long period OF ~
fighting career and that years IN.
have elapsed since he retired from u
ring II is a little difficult at hrst
{ believe that the veteran ex-champio
!. Jobn L. Sullivan, is celebrating II !,
!. Sftieth birthday. And, best OF all,
v is not celebrating in his oid-'iihe way
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1908-10-16
cross OF HONOR roa KING
Victor Emmanuel ~ Of Italy Accepts
American Honor.

Victor 6mmdnuel III " teo'J E~~~F
American Honor.
Washington, ID. c., Oct. l5.-lSpe-
cial to the Bryan Morning Eaglel-
For the first time in history the
crowned ruler of European mon
archy has been honored by being
awarded an American order or decora-
ton. The Board of Governors OF the
American Cross of Honor Association
met here today and awarded to Victor
Emmanuel H., King of Italy, cross
of honor. which will be transmitted
to the king in proper form. The king
was elected an honorary member OF
the order last February and accepted
the honor by letter on May 81, lsos.
The cross of honor is OF gold ana
enamel. has the form of Maltase
cross. in the centre of which is tne
American shield, while the letters "A.
lie. H. and the date. 1906, are on the
four points. The whole is encircieo
by a wreath of laurel. An eagle dis
played holds the laurel wreath IN lts
beak. and is suspended from ribpoi
of a dark shade of blue.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1908-10-16
Fioht Fans on Edge .

Milwaukee, Wis, Oct. To- (SpeclaI
IN the Bryan Morning Eagle)-BiiI
Papke, the illinois ThundeTbolt, and mi,
Chicago. meet here tonight in theil
third encounter. This time the battle
is for the middle weight championship
which title belongs to Papke by rea
son of his recent victory over Stanle!
Ketchell at Los Angeles.
The local club under whose ausPice'
the fight will take place expects a re
cord-breaking crowd at the ringslae
The advance sale of tickets indicate
that the receipts for the mill VIII
reach if they do not exceed total 0
10000. Good-sized delegations Q
sporting men are expected from On
cago and other points.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1908-10-16
Pacific Baptist Meet.

Healdsburg, Cal, Oct. 15.-(Spe
cial to the Bryan Morning Eagle)-
Many delegates have arrived here 10
attend the annual meeting OF the Fac
ific Baptist Association. The sessions
will continue four daps, during when
time business will be transacted IN
relation to the work OF the denomina'
ton
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1908-10-16
CUT IN CATTLE RATES
Reduction Of 1-2 to 5 Cents per 'o.'
pounds on Range Cattle.

Reduction Of 1-2 to Cents per wv
pounds on Range Cattle.
Washington, d. c., Oct. 15.-!ope'
cia Ito the Bryan Morning Eagie'L
The sweeping reduction OF from ~ "
five cents per 100 pounds on rang ase
cattle shipments, which the ,hlels.a oS
on August 81, of this year, went into
ofsact TODAY. The order was the re-
sult of an investigation made by the
Commission in consequence OF a pro
test Of the Texas cattle raisers against
the Missouri, Kansas G. Texas ran,
road and a great many other western
and southwestern roads, which mao
adv the rates on range cattle .
last spring. The order, which went ',eId
into effect today, applies to hity-ninle
railroads in the western and south
western parts of the country
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1908-10-16
rO THE PUBLIC.

Ash Pond, on my place in the Bra
zos bottom, has been leased for hunt
ing purposes for five years. l am una
or agreement to protect same, and any
one trespassing on the property Will
ho prosecuted to the full extent of the
law.
Oct. 10. W. D MiE>H'
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1908-10-16

FOR sALE-Large, gentle family
horse and practically new carriage
cbean If taken this week. Address }.
L. Smith, care J. c. Nagle, College
Station o'
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1908-10-16
BRYAN, TEXAS, OCT. 1e, 1908.

He who keeps himself in any legit
imate way helps also his neighbors
Get An the hustle line.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1908-10-16

One of the wealthiest, brightest and
most beautiful Bluegrass bellies Vol
unteered as an advocate OF the Ken
lucky nightriders, but no sponsor mas
yet appeared for their degenerate
Texas imitators.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1908-10-16
NOTICE HUNTERS.

We have leased all lands owned oy
us near Bryan for hunting purposes
Parties trespassing on this property
will be prosecuted to the full extent
of the law.
JACOB LULA.
VINO LULA.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1908-10-16

NOTICE HUNTERS-You are here
nv warned that all lands owned by us
are posted and you are PROMPTED
from hunting therein.
H. B. DANSBY.
d. NJ. DANSBY. $50
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1908-10-16

Just received a large line OF NC
Kinley music for violin, piano. and
voice, 1Oc per copy. Cavitts Drug
Store. 81
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1908-10-16

If the Bryan city ordinances are not
laws. what are they? If they are laws
they should be respected-not some
of them, but all.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1908-10-16

Mr.. Bryan is having heart to heart
talks with the farmers and wage
earners. just to show them that he is
their logical candidate.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1908-10-16

When the beauty of Mrs. Langtry
the Jersey Lily" began to fade, she
quit the stage and took up horse rae,
ing. Wednesday she won $lOO,ooo al
the races on the New Market track
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1908-10-16

- Bargain, intrigue and corruption
down San Antonio way Captain Elgin
Republican nominee for Congress, mas
withdrawn from the race and 1t is al
legged that his doing so is in consldera'
ton of support promised to Judge
Real in his race against Hon. }. F.
Onion for the State senate.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1908-10-16

Three or four times in a century
the European powers" hold Turkey
plucking bee. They are preparing for
one now.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1908-10-16

Andrew Johnson defined the gratl,
tude of the public for disinterested
service as "entire fergetfulness OF
past favors and lively appreciation
of favors to come" Andy had Deen
there and learned by experience.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1908-10-16

Yes, Euphemia, the weeds on those
neglected spots will be cut before
Christmas. If the city authorlues
don't do it Jask Frost will attend 10
il
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1908-10-16

A lady who wanted to buy a house
went the other day to look at one
that is for sale. Almost in front Oh
the Mace she saw a pile of old TIN
cans and other rubbish, amounting 10
about half a cart load. Turning back
with an expression of disgust she SAID
81 have seen enough.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1908-10-16

The war scare in the Near East mas
caused a slump in cotton and Doosteu
the grain market. Some OF the pesl
fighting in the worlds history mas
been done in ragged reglmentais, put
no man with an empty stomach reefs
like performing prodigies OF valor .
Moral: Plant less cotton and more
food crops.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1908-10-16

Your merchant handles fresh nome
ground meal, ask for 1t. u
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1908-10-16
Many a Woman

MANY d WoHdH
Has experienced the loss or wear OUT
of some of the working parts OF the
common or ordinary makes OF ma
chimes, which could not be replaced.
If you buy a Singer you get the best
machine made and from a company
H. at is in every Town ani city in the
United States.
T. A. SATTERWHITE, Salesman.
Phone 105. u
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1908-10-16

COAL. Coal, Coal. Best coal ever In
Bryan.
BRYAN ICE COMPANY. 292.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1908-10-16

Leonard Cote of Kalamazoo is the
leading batsnan of the South Michig-
an league. His average for the sea-
son was 1927 for ia games.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1908-10-16

Everything looks promising for the
yaIe.Haryard football game this year
So far the arrangements made IN re
gard to tickets, officials and othel
details of the great contest, have peen
satisfactory to both sides.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-09-01
Louise Pratt's Influence

classes. and carried of the honors at
Yale the year before. The MCSwain
mansion was indeed elegant. built on
| q pretentioUs scale, just three blocks
above the humble little cottage of the
| Pratt's, where many a pleasant even
ing had been spent of late between
Louise and jim
He often visited the former, and
during his two short years at college,
letters had been written to her daily,
which no joubt received an esTIy re-
ply. Really Louise had some right
to think that Jim cared just little
for her. but for the last two days, Jim
had changed very much towards her
This afternoon she had prepared to
play golf with him. and she had made
an engagement for next week to go
Tp to Riverside. New York All these
little things worried her After to-
night, she wouId perhaps know
Her uncle was in very comfort
able circum distances. and had promised
| to take her to the theatre, as some good
play was dOcketed for one night only
With her mothers persuasion she
went, looking lOyelier than ever be-
fore in a simple little lawn that had
seen many a summer through, her
soft brown hair coiIed gracefully
about her head, with a spray of roses
dropping gracefully from her shout
iers looking perfectly enchanting.
They were late and had to take two
seats near the entrance door; the
curtain had risen. Louise gazed about
at the thrOngs of beautifully-gowned
women and handsoe escorts in even
ing attire She was somewhat con-
fused when she raised her eyes to one
OF the boxes TO the left which seemed
to be attracting considerable asen-
ton. She had to look twice before
realizing that in that most conspicu-
GUS box, Jim McSwain sat with daz-
zling be-jewelled ladies, known on the
stage as chorus girls, and sh- tried
hard TO enjoy the play. but her heart
was too full She thought if she
could only slip quietly out TO her hum
BILE cottage
Just as the last act was going on,
Jim's eyes met hers frankly He
could not stand it-this sweet. una5-
Stunning maiden was indeed a con-
trast to the vain women he had been
in company with just A few moments
ago. So he. quietly excused himself.
and. went down, just as the throngs
of people were leaving. Walking I'D
to Louise's side, he asked her to al
low him one thing which he real
lied he should have, and he quietly
slipped her arm in his, saying in an
UnderStone, as Uncle William was
only few feet behind, what was in
mis- mind.
Call tomorrow, Jim, and | shall for
give and promise at the same time.
that which you have just asked OF
me"
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-09-01
IS THE TRAMP PASSING?

trouble with hObOeS on this road has
Increased to such an extent that they
will arrive at station during the
night, steal a hand car or veloCipede-
pump down the line for twenty or
thirty miles, then throw the veloCl-
pede. in the ditch and go their way
In this province (Manitoba) all prison
eTs sentenced to u months or less are
sent to the provincial GaOL There is
no farm in connection with the same.
and there is not enough work for these
men TO do As YOU are aware, tTamps
and hobos would rather be arrested in
the fall and sent to gaol where they
are sure of comfortable quarters for
the winter"
Another impoTtan letter. President
w H. Canniff of the New York. Chi
cago and St Louis Railroad Co states
that we have been troubled 10 d
greater extent with Migrants and tres
passeTs during the last year than for
a long time. On one occasion. within
the past month OF June. 1908, 1O3 va
grants were elected from one of our
freight trains between COnneaut and
Bellevue. 1872 miles"
This does not look as if railway Va
grancy were diminishing The news
papers during the last year have been
EllSO VIII ACCOUNTS OF tuN UiDh tU1tDiS
of the tramp army What Is to De-
done? One thing every one agrees
should be done. Work should be ex-
acted Of all the able-bOdied- How and
wheTe-
The United States is beginning to
look for instruction 10 the experiences
Of European countries. where for %
years vagrancy has been one of the
most serious social problems. Ger
many is particularly a country that has
studied the problem. and mas erected
many forms Of Institutions some for
tramp5 out Of Jail. and some labor
colonies TO keep tTamps at work who
have been COMPUTED by the courts.
Let US briefly study German labor
colonies.
These labor colonies are OF two
kinds, voluntary and compulsory. The
difference is that the voluntary colo
MES are managed largely by private
charity and are retreats where the
''down-and-Outer" can enter for q time,
averaging about two months. In re-
turn for his work he receives good
care. good food and a chance TO earn
z little something And since IL is
hard TO find work IN Germany, the
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-09-01
The Oregon Plan
of Direct Elections.

We are surprised to find in our able
contemporary. the Birmingham Ledg.
er, the following erroneous discussion
of subject that has already attracted
a great deal of editorial attention.
Under the editorial head. ERRORS and
Ignorance" the Ledger says:
E. E. DeCou, in the August number
of the World Today. begins an article
on Oregon politics by saying other
states have dreamed of it, the nation
has demanded il, but Oregon has it
the election of United States senators
by direct vote of the people
The fact is many of the states have
for long time been nominating their
senators by a direct vote of the people.
Here in Alabama we did it years ago.
and Senator Morgan was twice elected
by this direct vote. We have but one
party in this state, and the people are
practically Of one political faith. So
Senator Morgan, while not approving
the plan was elected by it Again
both Senators Morgan and Pettus went
before the primary and were again
nominated by the people. Neither
of the senators approved of the plan.
however. but submitted to the will of
the people
Our present senators were both
chosen by direct vote of the people.
So the idea is not new In Alabama