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prouI OF the record made by the Demo-
cracy in Nevada since it came into It's
own" and resumed the control of the
affairs Of the State, Arm in the convic-
tion that by faithful adherence to-
true Democratic principles the Govern
ment of our State will be wisely,
honestly and economically administered,
furnishing q perfect exemplification Of
the truth that. in Nevada, the people
actually rule, we invite the support and
patriotic cooperation Of every voter of,
the State, irrespective of former party
affili atoms. With this statement Of
our principles we await without fear
and doubt the result of the approaching
battle of ballots which will result in
the election of every candidate named
by this Convention, and give three votes
in the electoral college to Democracy's
leaders, William Jennings Bryan and
John Worth Kern.
THE RATIFIED AGREEMENT
The following resolution was adopt
ed at the Tonopah convention:
:, Whereas, The Honorable Francis;
q. Newlands has been Endorsed by.
this convention as the choice of the
Democratic party for United States
Senator from the State of Nevada, and
Whereas, The Honorable P. L.
Flanagan has been Endorsed as the
choice of the Republican party for
such Office,
Now, therefore, this Democratic
State Convention hereby authorizes
and empowers the Chairman of the
Democratic State Central Committee
to confer with a like authorized
representative of the Republican State
Central Committee for the purpose of
entering into an agreement as follows,
to-wit:
That the nominee of each Conven-
ton for United States Senator be Ger
titled to the Secretary of State for
the purpose of being placed upon the
official ballot, in conformity with the
Act of March IA, 1899. Compiled
Statutes, 1744 to 1749.)
That in the event such agreement is
entered into the name of Francis G.
Newlands of Washoe County be GER
titled to the Secretary of State as the
nominee of this Convention for United
States Senator; it being understood,
stipulated and agreed as Il condition
precedent to such certificAtion that
each Convention shall bind and pledge
its legislative nominees to vote for the
person who shall receive the highest
number of votes, at the polls on No
vembor 3D. for United States Senator,
irrespective of party utilization, there
by .tnimously confirming the ex-
presssI will of the people, and this
Convention in the event such agree
ment is entered into hereby solemnly
pledges and binds the legislative
nominees of the Democratic party of
the T.lrious counties of the State to
vote for such choice of the people,
irrespective of party affiliations and
for none other, when the Legislature
has convened for the purpose of
choosing United States Senator.
a Ike action was taken by the Re
publicans for Mr.. Flanagan and on
September II the agreement was
signed by Judge Somers for the Demo-
craft party and by Harry Humphrey
for tIA Republican party.
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APPLICATION NO. 1901

III 4 IIIV5 4 IOIN 4NOs IU6I
Notice OF Application for Permission TO Appro.
pirate the Public Waters or tho state OF Nevada
Notice is hereby given that on the 18th dag o.
August, 1908, IN accordance with Section q
Chapter XVIII, OF the Statutes OF 1907, eSe JohI
state OF Nevada, made application toTy95tatt
Engineer OF Nevada for permission to appro
pirate the puplio waters Of the State OF Neyads
Creek Mt points Section SO, II. SO N, II ga T.
by means OF o ditch and twenty cubic feet pei
second Is to DO conveyed 10 points w " Of
Sec 20, and s. n Of SEQ. n. by means OF ditct
es and there used for irrigation and domestic
purposes. Water to be returned 10 stream. No
Signed.
FRANK II. NICHOLAS,
State EngineefI
Date Of FIRST publication, August n, 1908.
Date OF last publication. September 2l,i9ts
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For the return Of breastpin, emerald
and pearl setting. Gold bar with star
in center. Lost on streets of Elko
August Z. Address
ETHEL STCIAIR. DEETH, New.
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their pretty home in Pacific avenue
near Octavia street. They have been
enjoying frequent trips to Santa Bar
bara, where Mrs. Joseph Chamberlain
has an attractive country home Mrs.
Chamberlain is at the Fairmont for
the season.
Mr.. and Mrs. Leonard Chenery have
taken DR.. Philip King Browns house in
Fillmore street near Pacific avenue for
the winter.
DR.. and Mrs. Beverly MacMonsgle
expect to leave this week for New
York, where they will pass the holidays
with their son Douglas and will prob
ABLY return early in January.
Charles FELTON, Jr., son of Senator
FELTON,, entertained Friday evening at
an elaborate dinner given for 40 guests
in the gray room at the Fairmont.
Mrs. julius Krutschnitt was the COM
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der to be in Germany at the time her
teacher is free from concert work the
young musician will remain during
the holidays and has given up her ear
lier plan OF an English Christmas with
friends in London.
Mrs. George Shreye is entertaining
eastern relatives, Mrs and Miss Mum
son. A series of attractive affairs is
being given in honor of these visitors.
Miss Augusta Foute entertained at a
delightful dancing party given last
Tuesday evening at the Hillcrest. The
guests were all members of the younger
set and the affair was in compliment
to Miss Innes Keeney, who is one Of
the popular debutantes this winter.
Miss FOute was assisted in receiving
by her mother, Mrs. Robert Chester
Foute. Those who enjoyed the merry
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Lake street as soon as the alterations
are completed, and have given UP their
plan Of wintering in Berkeley.
The marriage of Miss Helen de Young
and George Toland Cameron was one
Of the notable events of the week. but
the guests at the pretty ceremony were
limited to the relatives and close friends
Of the couple. The wedding took place
at noon Monday in the ballroom at the
De Young home IN California street.
The service was read by Archbishop
Riordan before an imprcvised altar.
The color scheme in the decorations
was pink, and the subdued lights car
ried out the chapel effect
The bride wore gown of Brussels
net over white satin. Two panels of
lace in pannier effect formed the front
Of the skirt and continued to the edge
Of the square court train in the back.
The yoke was outlined with pearls
and orange buds and the bodice was
embroidered in pearls over draped
girdle. The long sleeves were of net
and lace. The bride wore a veil of
Brussels lace caught with wreath OF
orange blossoms, and she carried a
shower bouquet Of orchids and lilies Of
the valley.
honor and the bridesmaids were in
sheath effect, fashioned of pink chif-
fon over satin. Mrs. Joseph Tobin
acted as matron of honor. and her pink
gown was eubellished with silver en-
broidery and lace.
The four bridesmaids were Mis- Lucie
King, Miss Edith Simpson, Miss Kath-
leen de Young and Miss Alice Hager
They wore attractive gowns, fashioned
alike, of pink chiffon. with v shaped
yokes Of net and high collars. The ends
of the directoire sash were embroid-
cred with Alencon lace. The costumes
were finished with hats OF gray satin,
trimmed with pink chiffon and roses.
The two little flower girls were
Phyllis de Young and her cousin, Dor
othy Deane. who wore dainty frocls
Of pink chiffon over messaline satin
and carried garlands of roses.
Mrs. de Young was gowned in blue
velvet, elaborated with gold lace.
Wellington Gregg acted as best man.
and the groomsmen were James Gamer
on, Joseph Tobin, Cyril Tobin and
Charles de Young.
Mr, and Mrs. Cameron will return
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ington society," Miss Roosevelt has
begun to take an active part in the
gayeties of the season The dinner
given in her honor by Secretary of the
Interior and Mrs. Garfield was fol-
lowed by numerous similar functions.
These initial hospitalities OF her first
season, when SO many desire the honor
OF entertaining the daughter of the
president, have been planned for her
In the homes of men and women with
whom the president and Mrs. Roose-
velt have close personal as well as
official affiliations.
Mrs. William Weir was hostess re-
Gently at large bridge party given
at the Whittier home in Jackson street.
Over 40 guests enjoyed the hospitality
of the hostess on this occasion.
Mrs. Calixte Denervaud has taken
apartments at the Century club for the
winter. Miss Denervaud IS studying
with Harold Bauer abroad, and in Or
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from their honeymoon trip to reside at
San Mateo, where their new home
awaits them. adjoining the home to be
occupied by Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph oliver
Tobin.
The engagement OF Miss Marie Chris
tine de Guigne and NJ. de Tanpierre of
Paris has called forth much fe1icitation
from the friends of the charming BRIDE
elect. The news of Miss de Guigne's
engagement to the distinguished for
eigner was told shortly after her ar
rival from abroad, and the further
news that she viii pass at least part of
each year in California is welcome It'd
ings to the many devoted friends Of the
family. The home at San Mateo is a
delightful center for many affairs, but
it is matter of regret that the COM
tese de Tristan does not find more time
to spend with her friends in town. The
bride elect has wide family connec-
ton, and will be the incentive. doubt
less, for much entertaining in an in
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guest Of her parents. Mr.. and Mrs. John
NJ Bennett, at their residence in Spruce
street.
Lieutenant and Mrs. Clarence Ridley
left last week for Honolulu. where
Lieutenant Ridley is to be stationed
with the engineer corps for the next
year. Before their departure the popu-
lar army couple were entertained by
friends on both sides of the bay.
Mr.. and Mrs Ed Bosqui and family
are In Sausalito, where they have made
their home since the destruction of
their residence in Ross by fire They
attend many Of the gayeties IN town.
James c.. Kirkpatrick and William
Herrin returned last week after several
weeks visit in the east
The Outsider
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while Mrs. Talbot wore black net
over pink satin. Miss Katherine Jen-
nings entertained also at a recent
tea for Miss Talbot, when the younger
set were hidden to meet the guest of
honor. While Mrs. Talbot has spent
number Of winters in Washington,
her young daughter has been busy with
her studies and has met few of the
society pople.
The Monday Night skating club held
a delightful meeting last week, and the
rumor that these meetings are to be
discontinued at thhe conclusion of the
first series is causing much regret
among the younger set. The meetings
have been very successful, and each
Monday evening has attracted scores of
guests. There has been no lack of
enthusiasm, but the absence Of Mrs.
Shorb Buck has been matter OF re-
greet The guests have been received at
the meetings by Mrs. J. de Barth
Shorb and Mrs. James King Steele.
Mrs. Walter Fitzpatrick was a host
ess last week at one of the delightful
teas for which she is so popular among
her closer friends. Only dozen guests
enjoyed this affair, which was given in
the Fairmont Mrs. Fitzpatrick was
hostess again on Friday at luncheon.
Miss Jenny Blair entertained one
afternoon last week at an informal
tea given at the Fairmont for SCORE
of guests. Among those present were:
Mrs. William Porter Mrs. Wakefield Baker
Mrs. Henry Dutton Mrs Edgar Preston
Mrs. Walter Dean Breeder
Mrs Frank Johnson Mrs Henry Clarence
Mrs r. 2. Schwerin
Miss Avis Sherwood will entertain
Thursday at a tea in honor of her
cousin, Miss Dorothy Grace. The hours
are from until 6, and the affair will
be given in the apartments of the host
ess at the FL Drisco
Miss Ethel Roosevelts coming out
party at the White House is the inn
portant event Of the Ytrtsg In Wash
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ECEAEBER Is always given up &c
holiday Affairs and society seem,
to forget worldly concerns in IA.
L. vor OF the home. Then there is
the lull In social progress, char
acteristic of the holiday season, so tha;
the plans of great social Importance are
transferred TO early dates in the new
year. However. every mall continues
TO bring invitations to the debutante
whose interest never wanes in her first
season.
The debutante teas are almost over
at this period in the social history of
the winter. but one which had 20 be de-
ferred early in the month took place
yesterday. when Mrs. John McMullin in
troduced her charming granddaughters.
Hiss Eliza McMullin and Miss Anna
Weller. The elaborate reception was
postponed on account of Mr.. Heney's
condition. but the debutante tea lost
nothing by the transference 10 the later
Gate, for it attracted one Of the bril-
liant assemblies OF the winter at the
Fsirmont yesterday.
The bail given Friday evening by Mr..
and Mrs. Henry 7. Scott TO open the
colonial ballroom at the st. Francis
was also a notable event and brought
out many handsome gowns
Yet there are few more entertain
ments Of q formal order scheduled on
the dates before the holidays. The
usual program OF dinners, teas and a
Few receptions viii not be interrupted
for a week or more. There is the first
Creenway dance that will take place
befors Christmas. and the dinners
which always precede the event Then
there are the informal debutante par
ties, which never lose interest for the
younger set, but the gossip is all OF the
delightful parties next year.
The dancing parties organized by
Mrs. Charles Q. Alexander viii be the
events Of the new year, and already
there are plans afoot for other dances
and elaborate receptions, which have
not found place in the early calendar
OF the winter.
The debutante tea given yesterday by
Mrs. John NcMullin to introduce her
granddaughter, Miss Eliza McAIullin
and Miss Anna Weller, was one of the
brilliant affairs Of the season. These
two charming girls are the last to
join the coterie of winter buds and
viii be given a large share of popu-
larity during the year. There were
several hundred guests at the reception
and many attractive gowns were worn.
Miss Weller was gowned in white
satin. trimmed IN gold lace and made
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Tuesday at a luncheon for Miss Emily
du Bois.
Mrs. Richard Hammond is the guest
of her parents. Mr.. and Mrs. James
Potter LanShorne, at their home in Pa
cific avenue Mrs Hammond has been
the incentive for several informal at
fairs since her arrival from Arizona,
and among the recent events was the
party given in honor OF the attractive
visitor by Miss Lucy Gwin Coleman.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. W. Wright have sent
out cards for the marriage of their
daughter, Genevieve, to Henry S. Til
ford The wedding will take place
Wednesday evening, December 16, at
o'clock. at st. Brigid's church in Van
Ness avenue and Broadway. A large
number of guests viii attend the pret-
ty ceremony, for the Wright family is
one of the pioneer families of this state
The Marguerite auxiliary of the chill
dren's hospital will hold their Christmas
sale at the residence of Mrs. Willis r.
are from until o'clock. and all the
visitors will have chance to view
the display of fancy articles and hOli-
day novelties. There will be special
attractions for the children who attend
that afternoon. A doll with a com
an oil painting by Willis Davis A
cocker spaniel with a pedigree will also
be on sale. The members of the auxil-
iary who are interested in the success
of the bazaar are:
Miss Helen Baker Miss Grace Hammond
Miss Janet Coleman Miss Edna Davis
Miss Sidney Davis Miss FlOrfde Hunt
Miss Edith Treanor Miss Josephine Hannigan
Miss Grace Wilson Mrs. Boswell King
Mrs. Leonard Hammond Mrs. Russell Bogue
Mrs. Lathrop EllinwOod
Mrs. Harry Aston Williams clever
little play, THE Stairway of Life" will
be presented Monday evening, Decem-
ber %, at Century Club hall. and the
proceeds will be devoted to charity.
This is the second representation of the
comedy which scored a success at the
initial production. A number of young
people will take part, and the patron
esses will be:
Mrs. Frederick Beaver Mrs. Benjamin Ide
Mrs. George G. Board Wheeler
Mrs. Charles Mills Gay
Mrs. c. o. G. Miller ley
Mrs. Fred Tallant Mrs. Virginia Pennoyer
Mrs. Thomas Bacon
Mr.. and Mrs. d. NJ. Ridge are enter
tanning their son. Gerald ID. NJ. Ridge,
who is on holiday vacation from the
University Of Southern California
Mrs. Selba Hanna has returned from
the east and will pass the greater part
of the winter at Carmel-b -by-the-Sea
Mrs. Myra Burnett Bennett is the
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hoe. The bevy Of attractive debutantes
who attend these informal afternoons
have a promising season before them
full Of new social pleasures, and the
days at home are expected to be the
delightful opportunities for talking 1t
all over" The brilliant evening parties
without these occasions for a quiet
chat would lose half their charm for
the young girls.
Miss Katherine Donohoe is one of the
charming debutantes who will be the
favorite at any number of delightful
affairs this winter. She has wide
circle of friends and relatives who are
prominent in social matters and
already the present month is crowded
with plans for the pleasure OF this
debutante Miss Jennie Flood will en-
tertain for Miss Donohoe, since the
Parrot and Flood families have long
had an intimate acquaintance and have
many mutual friends. The parties for
Miss Donohoe will be on an elaborate
scale and some of the functions to be
given in her honor Will almost rival her
debutante party in their brilliant de-
tail The affair to be given next
Wednesday by Miss Flood will be one
Of the notable events of the month and
1t is said that the tea which Miss Dono-
hoe and her mother, Mrs. Joseph Dono-
hoe, Will give to the members of the
younger set will be the most interest
ing in several months.
Mrs. John Rodgers Clarke Is giving
series OF card parties at her home
in Cough street, and the next affair
is being anticipated by large num-
Der Of guests.
Miss Enid Gregg, whose portrait is
published today, is one Of the popular
guests this winter at teas and more
formal affairs. She has a wide circle
Of friends, who are rejoicing that her
family plans to pass the winter in
town, and that she Will be able to take
an active part in the gayeties Of the
season.
Miss Marian Lally is the attractive
subject Of the other portrait on this
page today. Miss Lally was hostess
last week at q luncheon which every
rumor claimed was to be an engage
ment affair. The young hostess took
advantage of her guests expectation.
and at each plate tiny red ribbon
appeared to lead away to the center of
the table, where the expected secret
was concealed Each guest eagerly
caught the telitale ribbon, only to find
an epigram addressed to herself in
stead of the expected announcement.
Mr. and RTrS TJarrx o.,rh-o,,v -,~ffl
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!. pAiAtCh lCu = ucoI d |
a luncheon given
last week by Mrs.
Henry p. Scott.
Among those in
vited to meet the
guest of honor
We're Mrs. r. P.
S C h W e r i II, Mrs.
Mountford Wilson,
Mrs. Osgood Hoop
er, Mrs. Mayo New
hall and Mrs. Jas.
Robinson.
= - e
Mrs. Joseph DON
oboe and Miss
Katherine Dono-
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hours are from until 6 and the guest
list includes only members of the
younger set.
DR.. and Mrs. William Boericke, who
have been living in Berkeley for the
last two years, are expected to return
to town this week and occupy their
house in Washington street.
day at an informal tea given at the
Fairmont- Mrs. Coryell will probably
remain at the Fairmont for the winter.
Miss Helen Dean was the attractive
hostess last Wednesday at a luncheon
for Miss Innes Keeney. Among the
guests were:
Miss Keeney Miss Elizabeth Woods
Miss Erna st. Goar Miss Florence Hopkins
Miss Mabel Toy Miss Marian Miller
Miss Harriet Alexander Miss katherine Donoho,
Miss Helen Baker Miss Augusta Foute
n'as siss Suzanne kir1D's- Miss k'fA'ssa de Young
Mr.. and Mrs. j. Parker Whitney have
returned from Del Monte and Will prob
ably remain at the Fairmont for the
winter.
Mrs. Samuel Knight returned from
the orient last week and is established
at the st. Francis.
Mrs. c. M. Belshaw has sent out cards
for a luncheon and bridge party to be
given Tuesday afternoon in the colonial
ballroom at the St Francis
Frank B. Anderson was a dinner host
one evening last week at the St. Fran
els. and among his guests were Mr..
and Mrs Henry T. Scott, Mr.. and Mrs.
r. p Schwerin, Mrs. James Robinson.
E. w. Hopkins, Mrs. Warren ID. Clark.
Miss Anna Weller will be the favored
guest at an elaborate tea to be given
December 19 by Mrs. J. j. Brice. Mrs.
Brice will entertain $50 young people
on this occasion.
Misa Marian Angellotti will entertain
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= ~ = AAA 49, - q
ing her stay here.
News comes from
Washington of the
delightful affairs
given for Mrs. Tai
bott and her deb
utante daughter,
Miss Amy Talbot,
who will make her
formal bow to So
ciety this month.
Among the recent
receptions for Miss
Talbot was the
elaborate affair
given by Mrs. Hen
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anca throughout the county ana - %
pecially popular In the Wcodsioe n,,- teIr
tory. where she has spent practic@-J
all OF her life. the Dalves being one OF
the old families Of that section.
Mrs TT. strtena announces the engage
ment of her daughter, yivienne d, to
Mervyn l. Camp No date has been
mentioned for the wedding
Miss Phyllis Lazansky has returned
after a trip through the eastern states
and southern California
Mr.. and Mrs. d. H. Neustadter are
at the St. Francis for the winter.
Mrs. Joseph s. Spear is IN Korea at
present and her friends are glad to hear
that her health has improved on ths
trip. She viii return home early next
year.
Mrs. Ralph Leon has returned after
a pleasant trip to Europe and win be
at home 70 her friends at her residence.
1875 McAllister street. q
Miss Margaret Evans has gone 70
Tahiti and will remain In the South
Sea islands for month OF rest and
pleasure.
The Musical Five win give . dancing
party Tuesday evening at Lyric hall.
The Ebettas gave a country dance
Friday evening. November 27- The hall
was decorated TO represent barn. ana
every one came clad In country garo.
Among those present were.
Ruby Jewell Sarol Rhensch
Edith Atkins Loretta Meherin
Ethel Frank Elza WOolf
Martha Haller Anna Eelchlfn
Alice de Veuve Sibyl HiggiBs
GLADYS Fisher Hazel Morey
Nettie Thompson claire Drayeur
Sophie Gunzburger Hilda Meter
Muriel Buell. Elarice Bailey
Marian Baum Edith Trailer
Minnie Lisk
Samuel Stern left last week for III
Paso. Tex. and expects to be gone
three months or longer
Mr.. and Mrs. r. s Shainwald have
returned from the east and are located
for the winter ar the Hotel Granada
Mr.. and Mrs. Herman Frohman an
nounce the engagement OF their daugh-
ter Mabel to Harry Joseph They viii
be at home to their friends on sun
day. January 3, from 20 5 O'Clock, at
their residence. $50 Second avenue.
Miss Grace Kelly was the recipient
Of a pleasant surprise party given re-
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Gently at her home. 20S Third avenue.
The surprise was planned by the
schoolmates of the favored guest The
evening was passed with games and
music Musical numbers and stories
were contributed by Mrs J. W. Kelly
and Mrs. G.. T. Mitchell Among those