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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-03
FIFTY YEARS AGO
IN THE STAR

The traditional American sensitiveness
to any suggestion savoring of European
royalty and aristocracy Is
American disclosed by a letter from a
49,, reader printed in The Star
Ai'iee' of December 81. 1858, apropos
Of bill which was then pending in Con-
gress to grant the title of "captain-in-
chief to a naval officer who had lately
DISTINGUISHED himself. The Stars CORES
pondent wrote:
LAS a citizen, would beg leave In all
humility to suggest the propriety of press
ing forward some measure tending 10
establish bureau for granting patents of
nobility thereby saving the time and ex-
pense of legislating for individuals. Our
revolutionary fathers (poor. simple folk
were far behind the age and felt per-
fectly content with the unassumlng name
of patriot. But, Of course. they were
old fogies and merely DESTROYS of serving
their country without any additional
christening for services rendered, no mat
ter how meritoriouS.
"Henceforth" Won will see with what
eager eXultant rapture the readers OF
The Star will clutch their paper when
twill be supposed to contain an account
of the Presidents ,evees. with the say
ings and dongS thereat-hoW Rear Grand
Admiral Sir Reginald Nincompoop entered
the reception hall with the lovely ana
accomplished Warehouses of Swampoodle;
how the Island Baron accompanied her
grace. the Duchess of English Hill. while
the Countess of Cooney. in blaze of bril-
liants, dazzled and fascinated group
who encrcled hcr-the highest in the
line-among whom we noticed his serene
highness, the Prince of Blad ansburg, the
Earl of Arlington. the Grand Hospodar
of the Five-gun Battery. the Knight OF
the Canal, Lord High Chancellor of the
Tiber, etc, etc"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-03
The old YEAR.

The old year goes
Upon its way.
1t brought some woes,
Yet we can say
1t brought lot
OF real cheer.
And II was not
A bad old year.
Although some days
II brought were blue,
4 word OF praise
Is but its due.
We owe IL much;
IT'S very clear
1t wasn't such
4 bad old year.
louisville Courier Journal.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-03

Baltimores query as to whether man
can marry on SO a week Is attracting
much attention. The real answer depends
on the disposition toward liberality of the
brides family.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-03

resolution never again to pack gun
would have been a good sort of New Year
celebration for several people now before
the courts.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-03

No suspicion has asserted itself that
Mr. Roosevelt tried to influence anybody
against Charles p. Taft owing to a dis
like of editors in general.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-03

Like an election. an earthquake Is so
impressive In its results that the explana-
ton Of how it occurred becomes a minor
consideration
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-03

1t is safe to say that Samuel Gompers
holds within him Indignation OF which
Judge Wright has no conception.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-03

Benzoate of soda may be harmful, as
DR.. Wiley asserts, but 1t cannot be re-
sponsible for as much indigestion as or
binary holiday dining.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-03

Mark Twain's Incorporation of himself
was managed In a way that proves the
new firm knows how to advertise
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-03

| Texas Is not SO blinded by the distinc-
ton Of having Mr. Bryan as a resident
that it would not appreciate visit from
| Mr. Taft
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-03

Fenezuela's new president has made
times busy for the jail keepers by his
who esale discoveries of undesirable citi-
zens
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-03
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON,
Avoiding RESPONSIBILITY.

What is the trouble with musical COM
edy?' asked the manager.
Il am afraid" answered Mr. Storming
ton Barnes, that in the average piece
the musicians rely too much on the COM
edy and the comedians rely too much on
the music
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-03

In discussing the tariff Mr.. Carnegie
speaks as a man who, having demon
stTated his efficiency in practical life,
finds himself with leisure for theories.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-03

The people who send out the LIST of jan
uary bills do a great deal toward sug-
costing resolutions for the New Year
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-03

Crooks are said to be SO numerous and
bold in New York that vigilance is re-
quired to keep them off the police force.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-03
A Slight Sarcasm.

Il wonder why l can't keep the figures
1869 in mind said Mr.. Titewad.
Possibly" replied his wife, Its be-
cause there doesn't happen to be dollar
mark in front of them"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-03
Memorable 1908.

Unwept. unsung we let 1t fade;
Our carelessness should shame u.s.
For was not that the year that made
Old Ananias famous?
The Object of the Book.
81 should think you would blush at the
novel you wrote
~ blush?" rejoined the authoress. Ger
tainly not. 1t would be too much like
applauding ones own work"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-03
The Object of the Book.
Assisting an Opinion.

you seemed to have great deal of
difficulty in making up your mind what
to admire in the art exhibition" said Mrs
CumrOx.
YES" answered her husband ut
would make 1t much easier If they would
print the price in the catalogue along
with the title"
The Churchill county standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1908-1920, 1909-03-18
Reported Strike A Fake

Some little excitement was caused
in Fallon Sunday and Monday by the
report of rich strike at Mountain Well
about 28miles east by little south of
Fallon. The report was brought in by
Jesse Connely; party left early Sun
day morning by auto for the scene. A
15-foot ledge was struck at depth of
55ft. The formation was perfect and
all indications pointed to a regular mint.
An assay was made Monday and turned
to be of no consequence. The mineral
deposits consist largley of white iron.
However the formation indicate that
valuable deposits are somewhere near.
The man that strikes pay streak in
that vicinity may take his rank among
the "Rock yfellars Of Nevada.
The Churchill county standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1908-1920, 1909-03-18
Murder in Sparkes

Sparkes New March 10 Following
his wife to the front of the Methodist
Church door, c. c. Petty, machinist,
last night shot her five times. She died
after being carried into the church.
Petty and his wife were divorced in the
Reno Court last summer and were re-
married few months ago in Ogden,
after Petty had threatened to xiii the
woman unless she married him again.
After shooting his wife, the iufuriat-
ed husband returned to their home and
was lying on the floor with the empty
revolver in his hand when arrested. He
denies killing his wife, although the
act was seen by Mrs. Rathbun and
William Rossell. They say Petty held
his wife by one arm while he shot her
to death.
The dead woman leaves two children.
Her father is j. w. Pierce of Key
West, Fla, reputed to be wealthy.
-Ex
The Churchill county standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1908-1920, 1909-03-18
Regarding Wild Game Birds

The question has arisen among local
sportsmen as to the feasibility of plant
ing wild rice and celery seed upon the
borders of Carson lake. 1t has been
pointed out that the Carson Sink would
be an ideal home for the Bob White
quail, the Hungarian Pheasant and
grouse. Carson lake would be a very
suitable place for feeding grounds.
The above mentioned game birds are
said to thrive exceptionally well on
wild rice and celery seed
Genuine wild rice can be secured
on the shores of Lake Superior. That
which is called wild rice and growing
in the swamps of Louisiana, Florida,
and other southern states is nothing
but tame rice. On the shores of Lake
Superior when wild rice is planted a
few grains are embedded in a ball of
mud and planted in about foot of
water. The planting is done in the
fall. By Spring the seeds sprout and
take firm root IN the subsoil of the
lake and an abundant crop is the re-
suit. The matter has been taken up
by local parties and the question has
arisen whether or not the government
will furnish the seed. The editor of
the STANDARD has been asked to COM
municate with our senators and repre-
sentatives in Congress in an endeavor
to secure government seed of celery
and wild rice for feeding ground for
these birds. None question the right
of the Carson Lake as an ideal place
for the enterprise.
The Churchill county standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1908-1920, 1909-03-18
Natural GAS.

Natural gas has been discovered
on State Senator Bob Douglass Island
Ranch in Churchill County and ii is to-
day being used to light his home and
furnish power for his cream separator.
The discovery has renewed interest in
the development of the oil industry in
Churchill County. Further investiga-
tion of the gas supply may show signs
of oil as predicted by different experts
who have seen the formation. +"
The above article has appeared in
nearly every Nevada exchange that
comes to our desk. We published a
long article some months ago after
which Bob said that there was more
gas about the article than there was in
the well. However, we guess he has
got the gas but not in sufficient guam
tity to cause rush.
The Churchill county standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1908-1920, 1909-03-18
Robber at Fairview.

Fairview is getting in line to put in
bid for the state capitol. While
things are always rather lively there
such thing as holdup is foreign
matter. However one night last week
Mrs. T. S. DeArmond returned home
after dark and upon entering and
striking match she was struck on the
head and choked by robber whom she
described as being tall and wearing a
moustache. Mrs. DeArmond made her
way to the street and screamed for
aid. Just across the way was the club
hall where number of men We're pas
sing the time away. They ran out and
picked her up for she was down and
out. No trace of the robber could be
found else there probably would have
been a case for the coroner.
The supposition is that the robbef
was familiar with the premises and
knowing that Mrs. DeArmond was the
possessor of some valuable diamonds
and that in all probability there was
q considerable sum of money secreted
in the house, determined to replenish
his own financial condition. He was
disappoint however as nothing of value
was obtained.
The Churchill county standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1908-1920, 1909-03-18
Gen. RI. B. Ossood, Deceased

Word wa. received in Fallon last Fri
day of the death on that day of Gen.
H. 8. Osgood, father of E. P. and
II. d. Osgood of Fallon.
Mr.. H. d. osgood left Saturday
morning in time to catch the limited
train for Hancock, Massachusetts, the
home of the deceased.
General Osgood early in life entered
the West Point Military Academy from
which he graduated in time to serve
as an officer in the federal army
throughout the entire Civil War. At
ter the close of the war he was award
ed medal of honor for distinguished
bravery and service. Remaining in
the service of his country he bore the
brunt of battle at the front in the
Spanish American war and afterwards
saw service in the Philippines.
Throughout his entire career not a
blemish appeared on his record and
this his loved ones cherish as a valu-
able legacy. He was retired by the
age limit last October.
An aged wife survives the loss of her
helpmate and it is hoped that she will
return with H. d. Osgood to Fallon
and be with her sons who will be only
too glad to render her declining years
less full of the pain of separation by
their faithful attendance upon her.
The Churchill county standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1908-1920, 1909-03-18
Fell in the Water Ditch.

Last Sunday while at play the two
year-old baby of Mr.. and Mrs. Stanley
Clinton who reside with II. V. Clinton
fell in the irrigation ditch which was
full of water. The two sisters of the
baby were at hand but became too
frightened to rescue the child. They
screamed however and the mother,
who was upstairs at the time, glanced
out OF the window and seeing the arms
of her baby extended above the sur
face of the water grasped the situation
in moment. She rushed down and
was none too soon to effect a rescue
as the child was nearly all in.
The Churchill county standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1908-1920, 1909-03-18
Will Bore Test Well.

The City Council has given orders
for test well to be bored on the site
rendered the City by Hon. w. w. Will
liams for the city water purposes.
The Council is preparing as rapidly
as possibly to issue water bonds and
want to be sure of sufficient water sup
ply before they formulate any definite
construction plans. The fact that the
well at the electric light plant was
pumped dry last week and which left
the city without light service for as
hours has suggested a possibility that
under high test the supply might
prove insufficient.
The Churchill county standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1908-1920, 1909-03-18

Judge Orr convened court Tuesday
and was unable to finish un until today.
Sabina Brenneman of Hazsn was
granted a divorce from Frank j. Bren.
neman this week by Judge Orr. She
was also given the custody of the two
minor children.
A special meeting of the commissions
ers was held last Saturday to consider
the proposed road through the Dougs
lass ranch. Action was deferred until
the hext regular meeting.
! can spare few settings of eggs,
(l5 to setting) for $1.50 per, from my
Rhode Island Reds. These are the
coming chickens for this country.
20tf DIR. C. A. Hascall.
I Everything neat and clean at the
Palace. Grill. We run it ourselves
dollhouse Bros. 20tf
WANTED-A A job on ranch as gen
eral farm hand. Will work fol
reasonable wages. Call on or ad
dress d. A. Learned, five door,
north of the Methodist church, Fal.
lon, Nevada.
The Churchill county standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1908-1920, 1909-03-18
Beet Promoter Coming

The question of the sugar beet
industry has been dealt with in
detail by the local papers. 1t is
an undisputable fact that this
project would be 1T were the
enterprise carried out.
While there has been much
talk pro and con as regards the
matter, the time FOR a show
down has arrived. Word has
been received from promoter
of a sugar beet refinery that he
would be in Fallon on the 25th
and 18th inst. Accordingly a
meeting, to be held in the Com
mercial Club room, is hereby
called for the evening of March
25th at 7:30. Let every man
interested be present. Show
what you can do. You can esti-
mate the acreage you will be
able to devote to this industry.
Do so. Help the cause along. 1t
means much. Some of you were
skeptical as regards the installa-
ton of a creamery here, You
see now that il is a success. So
will sugar beets prove successful.
A point has arisen as regards
cheap labor to cultivate beets.
In other beet sections Japs and
Chinks are at hand. For Heav-
ems sake let's keep 'em out of
here. What's the matter with
the Indians. 1t is the duty of
the State TO provide a livlihood
for them. They would do the
work and do it right. The In
dian agent is much enthused over
the idea. One good thing about
hiring Indians the money would
be spent here there would be
no sending 80 per cent of their
wages across the water to China
and Japan.
Late last night DR.. c. A. Has
call favored us with a clipping
from the Los Angeles Times of
December 18. The article dealt
with the completion of an im-
mense sugar factory built by
Case, Hinze & Co.. of Santa Ana,
Cal. By June 1st they expect to
handle 600 tons of beets per day.
This is the second factory of the
kind in the same county, Orange.
and was built at a cost of one
million dollars.
The Churchill county standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1908-1920, 1909-03-18
Home Improvement Club

Mrs d. E. Williams entertained the
Home Improvement Club last Tuesday
afternoon at the residence of Dir. Nellie
Hascall and together they served light
refreshments. A very pleasant after
noon was passed and every body present
report having had a most enjoyable
time.
The ladies' meet next Tuesday with
Mrs. II. +. Hanson.
The Churchill county standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1908-1920, 1909-03-18
Death of Aged Mother.

DR.. j. T. Reese who was called to
Denver, Colo, couple of weeks ago
to be at the bedside of bis mother who
was seriously ill, has sent the informa-
tion that death called the aged mother
on last Thursday, March 11th, Funeral
services were held on the following
Sunday. DIR. Reese writes that he will
return to Fallon about the last of this
week.
The Churchill county standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1908-1920, 1909-03-18

DR.. c. A. Hascal received letter
Monday from a responsible eastern
firm wanting to buy 100 car loads Of
wild horses. This would be good ops
pottunity for some one to make
stake. However we are rather skepti-
cal as to the ability of anyone to Sc,
cure so many of these animals in any
territory adjacent to this.
The Churchill county standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1908-1920, 1909-03-18
To Kill Wild Horses

The members of the central Nevada
stockmen,s association have declared
war on all the wild horses of that porl
tim of nevada, and will Immediately
begin a crusade of determination. 1t
is estimated that there are at present
$4,000 head of wild horses in Lander
and northern Nye Counties, and the
stockmen declare that these horses
are eating the grass and other vegeta-
ton they need for their cattle. At
the meeting of the centralNevada stock
mems association in Austin on satur-
day the stockmen drafted a resolution
calling upon the Nevada Legislature to
pass law giving them unlimited auth
ority to kill the wild horses.
The Churchill county standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1908-1920, 1909-03-18
Two Sons of Erin

A son was born early Wednesday
morning to the wife Of Dan Callahan
and son also to the wife of Danny
Long. 1t was an appropriate beginning
for ST. Patrick day.
The Churchill county standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1908-1920, 1909-03-18

From now on the Falon Slaughtering
and Supply Co. will have fish for sale
every Wednesday and Friday.
The Churchill county standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1908-1920, 1909-03-18
St. Patrick's S Dance

The most successful social event
of the season was the dance given last
night by the ladies of the Catholic
faith The dancing hall in the People s
store building was filled to Overlooking
and more happy and goodnatured
crowd never assembled at local func-
tion.
Under the untiring efforts of the
Misses Aileen Kennedy and Florence
Roche and the Messrs. l.. N. French
and C. J. Leonesio the hall was fittingly
decorated for the occasion. Great
streamers of crepe paper were suspend
ed from the ceiling to the side walls.
Needless to say, green was the pre-
dominating color. Imitation trailing
vines were wrapped around the pillars
which support the ceiling. A wide
border of Shamrock decorated the side
walls. Numerous banners and Irish
notices were interspersed among the
other decorations. White carnations,
palms and ferns added to the beauty of
the scene. Several cozy corners were
also in evidence.
From the time the grand march was
started and which was lead by Mr.. and
Mrs. l. H. Kent, until an early hour
this morning, the merry crowd cast
aside every care and endeayored to
make the event successful. Excellent
music, together with the hospitality
extended by those in charge created an
impression that will long be remember
ed.
Mills & Gragan of the Northern very
generously served claret punch, the
proceeds from the sale Of which were
turned into the church fund. Being
unable to secure suitable fruit Mills
made crepe snake TO decorate the
punch bowl.
Following is list of the patroness-
\ es of the dance;
Mesdames VIM. Sanford, DR.. Gard
ner, d. j. Kennedy, Oscar F. Ambur,
Callie Ferguson, f. NJ. Wightman, E.
w. Black, Thos. Means, l. H. Kent,
j. e. Hicks, DIR. ]. 7. Reese, w. A..
Keddie, w. C. Grimes, Milton Wallace,
Lee Wightmah, j. w. Ferguson, C.
A. Hascall, Nancy Sanford. w. S.
Wall, Harvey Burchell, j. M. Smitten,
Dan Callahan, Geo. Villeneuve, J. M.
Grimes, H. V. Clinton, Frank Smith,
and Chas. Burchell.
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Floor Director Miss Aileen Ken
nedy.
Floor managers Miss Mae Callahan
and Miss Florence Roche.
Assistant floor managers-C. j..
Leonesio, II. W. Marean, F. L. Yetter.
Mrs. ]. J.. Baker for fresh home
nade bread and nastrv of all kinds 22tf
The Churchill county standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1908-1920, 1909-03-18

Mrs. j. j. Baker for fresh home
made bread and pastry of all kinds. 22tf
The Churchill county standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1908-1920, 1909-03-18

Assistant floor managers-C. j.
Leonesio, H. W. Marean, F. L. Yetter
The Churchill county standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1908-1920, 1909-03-18

Floor managers-Miss Mae Callaha
and Miss Florence Roche.
The Churchill county standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1908-1920, 1909-03-18

Floor Director Miss Aileen Ken
nedy.
The Churchill county standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1908-1920, 1909-03-18

Geo. w. Black has received the
following letter from Senator New.
lands:
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1909-12-12
lNUAL DINNER OF
The GR|D|RON CLUB
b at Expense of the Big Men
Who Are Shaping Affairs
of the Nation.
WSPAPER MEN OF
WASHINGTON ENTERTAIN
Even the President, Who At
ends, Escapes; Some Strik-
ing Features.

WASHINGTON, D. c., Dec. IL
eident Taft and members of his
met, senators, judges. scientists and
lomatists and men of high station IN
bic and private life spent several
rs tonight as the guests of the Grid
/ club in revelry and song and non
se. blended with wisdom. They
I'd many homely truths told In
,nge form, and enjoyed many Joke
their own expense, because of the
isl humor in which the shafts of
werc concealed. Men Of strongly
,osed politics, and others who, al.
nqh of the same political party, had
nd serious reasons for wide diver
ce. we're present at the dinner and
ened, not only with philosophy, but
with glee to the comlcal explolta-
of their Quarrels.
North Pole Controversy.
he distinguished company learned in
authoritative way the truth about
discovery Of the north pole through
cientific commission. which reported
<onally to the Gridiron club, and
|ertook to arbitrate the differences
Eeeu Peary and Cook, who, in this
hnce, were represented by the two
iates into the club membership
kard L. Keen Of the United Press,
Ira E. Bennett of the Washington
b and San Francisco Call.
1ne of the explorers said he had
htified the pole by the resemblance
The climatic conditions to inaugura-
/ day IN Washington He had quail.
/ for his task by climbing Capitol
to reach the appropriations commit
land was equipped with fountain
and megaphone. The pole was
nd to be as far distant from land
PRESIDENT Taft found it from the
ngent wigwam to stand-pat lgloo.
Santa Claus Appears.
Irange discoveries were made,
tts Claus was found laden with
~ packages marked "My Policies
b r. R. TO w. H. T. >"
: that Taft put on Aldrich, while
mon g halo resembled the midnight
(without the SUM. Matt Henson
esred, claiming to have located the
In Savannah. and produced it in
.cudpc VI d Ddl DtI PpIIJ
ing of his exploits. The question
IDENTITY being raised, BARRIERS ruth
ly removed the enormous hirsute
endages Of the pseudo explorers and
:losed the initiates. Then the cleo
bulbs were dimmed, and in the
liancy Of the calcium light "Uncle
Pa Cannon was portrayed in q series
Plastic poses on n pedestal as 'tThe
B Duke" with the inevitable cigar,
m to mammoth proportions and
ID upward at the familiar sharp
De-, while the quartette chanted a
N to the tune of s'Pony Boy,' the
K verse of which was
he chair up In the air sitting there.
ne the Speaker. our own Uncle Joe.
y him swear, see him tear all his
hAir
rlen Insurgents defy him.
~ man in the House is as still as a
mouse
'hile Cannon is present;
when he's away for day they all
play
nd say they don't fear him
carcely had the guests turned again
heir entree when the dinner was
rrupted by the noisy entry of