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East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-12-24
BOSTON PrOSncrOIIs.

Boston. Dec. 24,-Tonlght will
mark the end Of the most successful
four-da business period in Boston's
history Citizens Of the Hub have
been spending Christmas money more
freely than ever. resulting in a sea-
son of unexamplcd prosperity for the
merchants.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-12-24
Guilty of Counterfeiting.

Passing counterfeit money is no
worse than substituting some unknown
worthless remedy for Foley's Honey
and Tar, the great cough and cold
remedy that cures the most obstinate
coughs and heals the lungs. Pendle-
ton Drug Co.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-12-24
Taft In Georgia.

Augusta, Ga, Dec. 24.-William II,
Taft and family will spend the Christ
mas and New Year holidays in this
city The President-elect is avoiding
as far as possible all social engage
ments and will spend the holiday sea-
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-12-24

Athens. Dec. 24.-Festlvities on a
large scale marked the celebration
today of the 63d anniversary OF the
birth Of King George I.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-12-24

Gus La Fontalne mas just received
fresh lot of crawfish, crab and oys-
ters in the shell at the Quelle.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1908-05-22
Chancellor
Mackey's Visit

There was good attendance at
Alpine lodge. No. "a, X. of p. last Fri
day. to greet grand chancellor w. Z.
Mackey. on his official visit. The
lodge conferred the second degree on
candidate after which the grand
chancellor instructed the brothers in
the secret work.
Mr. Mackey gave a very gratifying
report of the gain made in the order
and in the domain Of Nevada in par
ticular. During his term two lodges
have been instituted, one at Cherry
Creek and another at Yerrington He
stated that the Uniform Rank and Py-
THAN Sisters are in flourishing con-
dition and are a strong support to the
order A new temple Of the Pythian
Sisters has been organized at Eureka.
The Grand Lodge. K. of P. will meet
at Tonopah June 11th.-Fallon Eagle.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1908-05-22
BASKETBALI
TONIGHT
Cofdfield Team is Here
and Will Endeavor
to Win

The Goldfeld team arrived in this
city on the morning train and are
ready to give the local team a run for
honors at the Opera House tonight.
Following is the lineup: Goldfield
Rouse (captain), forward; Kennedy,
forward; Henley, center: Hampton.
guard: Burke, guard; Harrington and
Johnson, substitutes.
Carson-Williams Kewley, Heiien-
ger. Whitaker, Day; Pike, substitute.
The Goldfield team stopped over in
Reno last night and played a game
with the University Preparatory
school team. which resulted in favor
of the latter by a score of IA to 13.
Prof. Mckay, principal of the Gold
field school. accompanied the boys to
this city. Today they have all been
interested in taking in the sights and
making friends with the local youth.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1908-05-22
FATAL SHOOT
ING AFFAIR
r ormcr Carson Man In
stantly Kills Remote
Last Evening

Staley Peek, well known here where
he was employed as guard at the pris-
on for some time, and now an en-
ployee of the Southern Pacific bag
gage room at Reno, yesterday after
noon shot and killed Andy Saterro.
former employee of the baggage room,
at the home of Saterro, back of the
Flanagan warehouse. The shooting
was, according to Peek, the result of
SaterrO attempting to assault Peek's
wife,
Peek, who gave himself up, is now
in custody and states that, learning of
Saterro's attack upon his wife. he
secured a revolver and went out look
ing for Saterro. He fo'-~' him in the
east end of the city in The rear of
/ the Flanagan warehouse, and not
waiting to argue the matter, drew
his revolver and fired, killing Saterro
in his tracks. Whether or not Safer
rO was armed is not known at this
time.
There were no witnesses to the
shooting as far as can be learned and
the only facts obtainable are those
given by Peek and the officers who
arrested him.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1908-05-22
PEOPLE WHO
COME AND GO
DoingS Of a Few Of the
People, Local and
Otherwise

Mrs e. B. Yerington has returned
from a visit to San Francisco
An Indian who came here to testify
before the U. S. grand jury was gath
cred in BY the police yesterday. He
had been imbibing too freely.
The United States Court adjourned
today out of respect to the late Gov
ernor Sparks
Assistant State Engineer Van Nagell
has returned from official visit to
the southern mining camps.
Mrs. W. L. Aiken of Winnemucca,
was an arrivel this morning.
w. H. Wood of Sacramento. is tran
sacting business here today.
Charley Stout is over from Reno to-
day.
Superintendent Joe Mccarthy of the
State Printing Office, is transacting
business in San Francisco
Earl Christensen of the Gardner
vile bank, is in this city today.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1908-05-22
Mansion Plans
Are Accep pied

Yesterday the board of capitol COM
missioners accepted the completed
plans for the Governors mansion and
bids will be advertised for at once.
Architect Curtis was in the city yes
terday and met with the board of cap
itol commissioners. He had made all
the changes asked and also completed
the details and other specifications
Of the plans necessary. The complet-
ed plans were closely examined by the
board and il was decided Immediately
for the construction of the mansion
and this will be done at once Con-
sequently within thirty days the bid
should be awarded. and giving the
contractors two weeks time in which
to begin work. actual construction
should be under way in less than two
months.
1t is thought the contract price will
be s25.oo0 or less. although the for
mer bids were much higher. When
the first bids were made on the con-
struction it is claimed the bidders
purposely made the price very high.
Now it is likely that other equally
reliable bidders will be present and
owing to the fact that both material
and labor are cheaper at the present
time, a considerable saving to the
state will be the result. The board
of capitol commissioners are going to
see that a mansion which will be a
credit to the state is constructed, and
further that it is built for reasona-
BILE price and in the best possible man
fner.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1908-05-22
LAST TO SEE
GOVERNOR ALIVE
CarSonite Called to the Bedside
Of Governor Shortly Before
Death Summons

hve hundred acre ranch, located on
the railroad between Reno and Carson
City, he has flowing well which pro-
'duces one hundred and twelve gallons
per minute and is a little over five
hundred feet deep Upon this ranch
he has a very comfortable residence
and excellent farm buildings, and
needless to say the premises are sup
piled with every convenience and ali
the improved machinery on the markt.
Governor Sparks has been in poll
tics since boyhood as a Democrat. his<
first service as public man being
when he discharged the duties Of
county commissioner. In 1892 his
party prevailed upon him to accept the
nomination for Governor of the State.
AFTER making an excellent canvass he
Twas elected by a majority of 500.
kWhen the President arrived in Car.
son City on his late western trip, he,
Twas cordially and enthusiastically re,
ceived by Governor Sparks who well
kcomed him in a very appropriate man
ner, his speech being happily chosen,
land the two became fast friends in
spite of the difference Of political
opinion, each recognizing the sterling
worth of the other.
In June 1872. Governor Sparks was
married to Miss Rachel Knight. a ma
tive of Texas and the daughter Of
ID. F. Knight, a native of Ohio, and
came of English stock. One daughter
was born as result of this union
Maud, who is now the wife Of A. Nc
Kenzie. a son of the Rev. DR.. Mckln-
zie. a noted Presbyterian devine. Mrs.
Sparks died in 1878 and Governor
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1908-05-22

Sparks married her half sister, Miss
Nora Knight. They have three sons,
viz: Benton H., now in Andover COL
lege preparing for Yale: Charles. at
tending the State University: and Le-
land, who is attending high school.
Governor Sparks was very active
member CT the order of Elks. the or
der Of Eagles and the order of Odd
Fellows. In Governor Sparks the
people of Nevada had a man whose
sympathy. broadness of mini and thor
oush knowledge of human nature par
ticnlarly fitted him for his exalted po-
sition and enabled him to administer
the affairs of the state judiciously.
honorabiy and to the highest interests
of those whose destinies he controlled.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1908-05-22
PALACE HOTEL TO BE REBUILT

TONOPAH. May 22.-H Goetz, of
the Palace Hotel yesterday let the
contract for the rebuilding of the hotel
which bruned down in the fire of May
18th. The building will be two stories
and will have all the modern improve
ments, as the management will spare
no expense in erecting the new build
ing. Ground has already been broken
and large force of men will be put
to work in few days. The build
ing is expected to be completed in
about six weeks.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1908-05-22
DEATH OF A DAYTON MAN

Sam Stevenson, we'll known res
ident of Dayton, and a brother in law
OF Arthur Swart of this city, died at
his home yesterday morning after a
short illness. The deceased had been
ailing for some time with tuberculo-
sis but his death was unexpected.
A widow and several children sur
vive him. Mr.. and Mrs. Swart of
this city left yesterday for Dayton.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1908-05-22
Meets Death
In Wreck

In wreck on the Southern Pacific
train at Pinole on Wednesday night.
J. NJ. Cummings, known to number
of persons in this city and who at one
time had run on the Y. & T.. met
death. The train left Oakland at $50
and was known as the Oregon express.
ing of the rails.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1908-05-22
REUF JURY DISCHARGED

The jury in the Reuf case was dis
charged last night by Judge Dooling.
They had been in deliberation for
almost sixty hours and we're unable
to reach a verdict. 1t is said the vote
stood eight for conviction and four
for acquittal.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1908-05-22
BIDS FOR GOVERNORS MANSION

On another page will be found pro-
posals for bids asking for the con-
st,Vction of a governors mansion in
tvs city. The plans of architect Cur
II have been accepted and within a
short time actual construction should
have begun.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1908-05-22
cry
GIVEN UP
Riley Davis, Secretary to
the Governor Cannot
Recover

At a late hour today the con
ditiOn of Riley Davis. secretary
to the Governor. is most crit
ical, his life merely holding by
slight thread, which may
break at any time His atten-
dants state that recovery is not
considered probable, in fact, al
most improbable, and that he
is slowly sinking.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1908-05-22

himself at the age of fourteen yearsa
and since then has made a great sue 4
cess OF cattle raising. He came t0
Nevada to extend his large business|
although he still has large holdingsl
lin Texas. Upon settling in Nevada
The bought out several large cattleI
ranches, and at one time owed 100000
head of cattle. In the very hard win-|
ter of 1SS9-90 he lost thirty five thouI
sand head. He calls that winter the,
great equalizer, as it affected all alike
IEarly in his career he REALIZED the value|
Iof fine thoroughbred stock, and has the
honor of being the pioneer importer
|Of registered Hereford and Durham.
He has sold and established twelve
fancy herds of Herefords on the Pa
(ciic Coast, and has also shipped to
Honolulu, and sold to the Utah Agri-
cultural College their first registered
(Herefords. He keeps and raises both
kHerefords and Durhams of pure
strains. and has also experimental in
making a cross Of them and has thus
(produced a grade of buff cattle of
(which he is very proud. For years
: he has exhibited his herd of cattle at
the California state fairs AMI has taken
numerous first prizes. Governor
tSparks is also greatly interested in
elk and buffalo, and has had family
of the former for the past twenty
years. and of the latter for the past
kten years. These run among his cat
tie and are perfectly docile, and the
Rcountry owes the Governor much for
This efforts to keep these animals from
determination. In addition to other
Interests Governor Sparks is the own
er of the celebrated Reno Star mine.
Both in public and private life Gov
ernor Sparks has taken a leading par1
i jim the development of the State, and
lis generally recognized as one of its
leading men.
Upon his magnificent two thousand
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1908-05-22

The Methodist Sunday School picnic
which was to have taken place Sat
urday, has been postponed until Mon
day.
Mrs. Collins and son of California,
are visiting Mrs. Collins father, w.
NJ. Spence, of this city.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1908-05-22
STATE Of NEVADA MQUR6 TO-DAY THE Loss Of HER GOVERNOR
HONEST JOHN SPARKS OUR GOVERNOR PASSES PASSES AWAY

The following biography of Cow
|ernor Sparks is from Wren's History
of Nevada:
Hon. John Sparks has long resided
iu the state, having come here in 1868.
He was a native of Mississippi, wherel
|he was born Aug. 80, 1S43, and comes|
|of old English stock, Four brothers,
bearing the name of Sparks emigrat
led from England at an early date and,
settling in Maryland, established the|
family in America. This family was|
|well representa- in the revolutionary,
war and in the war of 1912 and it's,
members have always been numbered
among the brave and loyal citizens of,
this country
The grandfather of Governor Sparks
|Millington Sparks was born in Mary
land and became a prominent planter
and attained to a ripe old age, dying
firm in the faith of the Baptist church,
Ito which he had adhered through a
hong and useful life.
His son Samuel, father Of Governor
Sparks, was born in Hagerstown, Md,
and married Sarah Deal, a native of
South Carolina, and both were con-
sistent Baptists. They were the par
ents of ten children, five of whom are
| still living. OF this family Governor
Sparks was seventh in order of birth,
and is the ouly one residing in Nevada.
In 1857 the entire family removed to
Texas. settling at Lampasas, and be-
came the pioneer stock raisers in that
portion of the state. At that time
there were many Indians in the state
and the Sparks family engaged in
many skirmishes with savages, Gov
(ernor Sparks bearing his part in the
tights, which events he recalls with
much enjoyment, for those were days
of excitement. when all the bravery
| in a mans nature was called forth
and opportunities were numerous for
courage to be tested and proved.
! Governor Sparks began working for
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1908-05-22
A! THE PARK THEATER

Another fair sized audience assem-
bIed at the Park Theater last night
and was well pleased with the pic
lures and songs. Tonight the same
invited to attend.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1908-05-22
Hope About
Given Up

Today the condition of Charles Rich,
who was injured in a runaway last
Sunday, is critical in the extreme and
about all hope for his recovery has
been abandoned. Last night he suf-
fered greatly and today he is very
low.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1908-05-22

Miss Stella Colcord has returned
from an extended visit in California. :.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. F. Adams were west
bound passengers last evening.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1908-05-22

Mr.. Bell Boyer, a former resident of
Carson but who has been residing in
California for the past twenty years,
is visiting friends in this city.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1908-05-22
After a Lingering Illness, Caused
by Worry and OverWork, Gov
ernor Sparks, SuCcumbS
This Morning at $50
at His Home Ranch
Near Reno

NEvADA's GOVERNOR PASSES
The entire state Of Nevada today saddened
the death Of its Governor Hon. John Sparks
reached this
his family, physicians and
Although death
feelings
depression and sadness in all communities.
hearty the picture of bodily health
mentally and physically for Of his
doubt shattered his health and fastened his
of
medical
robust constitution had place
the Alamo farm, Reno the
Since his recovery supple
Of immediate collapse
known that the end
which
this morning. which peaceful.
Governor John
bered by the Of his acquaintance
He native Of Mississippi would
the 3h Of beloved
daughter three Charles
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1908-05-22
BUSINESS SUSPENDED

Orders were given this morning that
all state Offices be closed for business
until next Monday out of respect to
the late Governor Sparks. Flags on
all government, state and county
buildings are at half mast today.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1908-05-22

Late last night bank examiner
T. r. Hofer, Sr., was called by
telephone to the bedside of Gov
ernor Sparks at the Governors
last request. Mr.. Hofer secured
the services of an automobile
and hurried to the Alamo Farm.
where he found the Governor
conscious and able to recog-
niZe him.
The Governor seemed aware
OF his approaching death and
shortly after Mr.. Hofer's arrival.
he lapsed into unconsciousness
and never rallied. His death
was quiet, and without pain or
struggle, simply peaceful pass
ing away from earth's cares and
troubles.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1908-05-22
TROUBLE WITH MACHINERY

This morning message was re-
ceived in this city from Loope, Alpine
county, asking for the services of an
electrician to go there and repair an
electric locomotive which was out OF
order and could not be repaired by
anyone in the camp.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1908-05-22
PRBABLY AN UNFoUNDED RUMoR

A report was current last evening
and this morning that Rawhide bank
had suspended. Parties in this city
who are interested have been unable
today to confirm the report and at a
late hour this afternoon nothing def
mite had been learned
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1908-05-22
MORE INDICTMENTS

Six persons indicted by the grand
jury for selling liquor to Indians were
brought over from Reno this morning.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1908-05-22

Livingston IS constantly adding to
his excellent stock of liquors. Have
you called o nhim yet to examine
them.
Job work at the Appeal.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1908-05-22

A. H. Pett of Reno, is spending the
day in this city.
The Prescott daily news., 1908-01-08
REMARKABLE COAT OF ARMS.
English Town Centuries Ago Chose
 Grewsome Subject.

Since the senational production of Salome' in New York, and more re- gently at Paris" said an employe of the Astor library, many persons have visited the reference department of this library to look at Arthur Charles Fox-Davies' Book of Public Arms.
 Why" asked the reporter.
 Because they have learned that the coat of arms of Penzance, Cornwall, Wales, Is a head of John the Baptist on charger or platter Why this curi- ous device should have been chosen in A. D. 1914 by the good citizens cf the old Welsh seaport Is enigmatical. One solution of the problem is that when the townsmen begged for a char ter and an emblem they had in mind Pen, which means a headiand, and Sans, which means holy, and though ignorance they failed to distinguish the difference between a human head and a headland.
 Imagine the policemen and other uniformed officials going about with such device on their helmets. bad. ges and belt claspsl"
The Prescott daily news., 1908-01-08

council to meet. It's better to be born lucky than rich. But think of the harvest when you can be both lucky and rich.
 900
 Thedreuth continues August, according to today's forecast, promises fair weather. Grain has begun to mellow, and the pro- tracted meetings are organizing. One can almost smell the autumn breezes, and see the yellow glow of the golden rod. Plow deep for the August sunshine.
The Prescott daily news., 1908-01-08
LOST.

Near the postOtfice, a ticket to the Bonner show Wednesday night at the opera house, where he will have a chance to see the horse with the human brain.
 Read what the secretary of the Arkansas State Fair says: To all who seek high,cl re.
 tined entertainment:
 Bonner is a wonderful horse in a class all by himself and was the best and most satisfactory exhibit at the Arkansas State Fair at Hot Springs, 1907. (Signed) Roy GILL, Sec'y,
 PROF. GEO. B.COoK,
 Supt. of pubic schools Hot Springs, Ark.
 Admission 15, ,25 and 35c. Seats on sale at Terry's News stand. Special matinee to teachers and children Wednesday at3;30 D. m. l0c to all school children.
The Prescott daily news., 1908-01-08
Vanity Makes Mlsfjts.

A tailor tossed into a corner a suit that had turned out misfit.
 Tt is mems vanity that makes nine- tenths of the misfits," he growled
 How so?"
 Why, when man comes in here to be measured he won't stand in his natural way. He is too vain. We go to take his chest measure, and to have the satisfaction of hearing a big num- Der yelled out he puffs out his chest like pigeon. and then his coat and
The Prescott daily news., 1908-01-08
Poor Whist Player Condemned.

Deschapelles. the greatest whist player the world has ever seen. had but one hand and was an advanced republican. His manuel dextertty was remarkable, and 1t was very interest. ing to watch him with his one hand and that his left-collect the cards, sort them. play them and gather them in tricks. Late in life, when he had developed into ardent repubiicanism, he was supposed to have been mixed up In some of the attempts at revolu- ton which broke out in the earlier days of the reign of Louis Philippe His papers were seized, and 1t was proved that he had drawn up list of persons to be disposed of. Among them was an elderly acquaintance, so de- scribed: "Vatry (Alphie) to be guillo- tined. Reason-citoyen inutile. vatry Is a bad whist player"
The Prescott daily news., 1908-01-08
NOT FITTED FOR STREET CAR.
Large Hat Made Trouble for Others
 Besides the Conductor.

'I wish you would stop hitting my hat" snapped the girl in the end seat of an open car to the con- ductor
 ''I can't help it, miss" replied the conductor. Your hat is in the way. It is interfering with my work, that's what. Every time I have to walk past you on this footboard to collect fare your hat spreads out like an umbrella and I have to run against it."
 Well, if you do it again, will take your number and report you at the office!" said the girl wrathfully.
 All right" answered the wrathful conductor; report as soon as you please You women ain't got no busi- ness to ride fin cars with umbrellas on your heads"
 At this point little woman sitting next the girl with the exaggerated head gear joined In the discussion.
 T must enter my protest against your hat" said she quietly, land re- quest you to keep it off the top of my hat It is crushing my feather. l quite agree with the conductor that women with hats two yards and a half in circumference have no busi- ness on street cars"
 And the girl said nothing-N. Y. Press
The Prescott daily news., 1908-01-08

"As we'll try to regulate rat tlesnake by holding it by the tail as to permit and then attempt to regulate the saloons. The way to regulate a rattlesnake is to kill it, smash it's head; it's tail may live until sundown, but it cannot bite. The way to regulate the liquor business is to kill it's head-the licensed grog shop, the school of vice, crime and political corrup- tion. John B. Finch.
 Men who are now young will live to see the day when there will not be single saloon in any land where men go to church and children go to school. -
 Ex-United States Senator Car mack of Tennessee.