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Gainesville daily sun., 1909-09-14

According 10 their sworn state.
ments, the campaign for Governor OF
Virginia cost Judge W. II. Mann Sll.,
600. while Harry ST. George Tucker
who was defeated. spent a cool sl5.,
OOo. This certainly makes the high
office of Governor available only TO
the rich man. or TO the unscrupulous
one who proposes TO make back his
campaign expenses by some other
way than by drawing his salary. The
present tendency is to practically
eliminate the man in moderate cir.
cumstances from candidacy for the
high offices on account OF the enorm-
Gus expense involved.
Gainesville daily sun., 1909-09-14

The season for football has again
opened. and IL will only be a short
while before the gridiron stars will
again be in evidence. A number OF
the players and ''near-players" are
going to be hurt-some for life. while
a dozen or less will probably be kill
ed. In view OF the accidents involved
the question Is naturally asked: rs il
worth while?" and yet football is a
great game; 1t trains the player to
think quickly. 60 act on his own re-
sources. to have confidence in him.
self; IL develops his physical condi-
tion. makes him strong and active,
gives him exercise. and furnishes an
outlet for that superfiuOus energy
with which every normal youth is
endowed.
Gainesville daily sun., 1909-09-14

II is reported that Senator l.. W.
Zimm On 81. Augustine is seriously
considering becoming a candidate for
Congress. This Is conclusive evidence
that our esteemed friends health has
been completely restored since the
adjournment OF the last session Of the
Legislature. for certainly no man not
I'm the best OF health would seriously
consider contesting with Frank Clark
for the seat the latter now holds In
Congress. Clark Is acknowledged as
the best debater In Florida, and the
man who meets him on the stump
must be in condition. both physically
and mentally. To undergo a very siren
uOus campaign We have mingled
with people from every section OF this
Congressional district during the past
two months. people for and against
Clark. and We have no hesitancy In
asserting. even thus far in advance
OF the primary. that Frank Clark will
be- his own successor I'm Congress.
Gainesville daily sun., 1909-09-14

The pennant race in the two big
leagues. while not so close as last
year. is yet exciting a great deal Of
interest and conjecture. Al the pres
ent Pittsburg Is leading in the Ma.
tiOnal. with Chicago a close second.
while Detroit heads the American.
with the Philadelphia Athletics only
a few points behind. Although II
looks like Pittsburg and Detroit. the
result is not at all certain. as the Chi.
cago team. for the past two years
champions OF the world. will endeavor
to do its utmost TO beat the Smoky
City out OF the lead. Personally. We
would like to see Pittsburg and Phila-
delphia win. and then see the two
Pennsylvania cities lock horns for the
championship of the world.
Gainesville daily sun., 1909-09-14

Has the North Pole been found, or
not? DR. Cook says he has discovered
IL. while Peary disputes this and says
that the honor is all his. For our part.
We do not know, but one thing is sure.
Dr. Cook has. throughout the whole
controversy. acted a perfect gentle
man. while Commander Peary has al.
lowed his greed for glory to get the
better OF his wisdom. as shown In his
bitter telegram rejecting upon the
brooklyn doctors alleged achieve
ment.
Gainesville daily sun., 1909-09-14
The Governors OF Florida and Geor.

The Governors OF Florida and Geor.
gia are rejecting credit upon the high
osiices they occupy. Governor Gil
christ has already obtained quite a
national reputation through his
speeches at Tammany In New York.
Spokane. and other points, while Gov
ernOr Joe Browns explanation OF his
refusal 90 interfere in the W n.
Mitchell case h certainly a credit to
him,
Gainesville daily sun., 1909-09-14

Governor Harmon declines to run
for President In 1914" says The Ma.
con (GaJ News. This will. IL Mr.
Harmon sticks TO Il, relieve Mr..
Bryan Of the trouble of pointing out
the weaknesses In the Harmon candl.
dacy.
Gainesville daily sun., 1909-09-14

An Ohio physician says: DIR. Long
knows more about wild animals than
Mr.. Roosevelt ever did and ever will
know" Is the Buckeye State already
seeking 20 discount the triumphant
homecoming OF r. r.?
Gainesville daily sun., 1909-09-14

The Fowler charges disturb the
serenity Of Uncle joe" says a head
line No! Not at all. In fact. the dis
tinguished gentleman from Danville,
Ill. Is using no fouler language than
usual
Gainesville daily sun., 1909-09-14

II Ia asserted by economic students
that no able-bodied man need TO be
out Of work. The earnest demand for
farm hands Is a pretty reliable sign
OF prosperity.
Gainesville daily sun., 1909-09-14

Every time Chicago's census figures
are mentioned New York feels in.
clined TO look around for more Dor.
Oughs to annex.
Gainesville daily sun., 1909-09-14

When a dog-owner has to pay dam.
ages to every person his dog bites,
the number Of worthless ours will de.
crease.
Gainesville daily sun., 1909-09-14

David b. Hill has been silent and
conservative so long he has acquired
the habit.
Gainesville daily sun., 1909-09-14

A firm OF Western counterfeiters
had an Office ON Wall street. We
looked for higher ideals than that.
even In counterfeiters.
Gainesville daily sun., 1909-09-14

Massachusetts, has erected a monu-
ment TO a stenographer. He was prob
ably the one who could spell.
Gainesville daily sun., 1909-09-14

All we need is patience. II will be
quite possible TO settle the North Pole
business after the African trip is
finished.
Gainesville daily sun., 1909-09-14

Fashion question: How should a
lady dress for an ascent in an aero
plane?
Gainesville daily sun., 1909-09-14

AS long as those who have money
continue TO spend Il. we can't help
having prosperity.
Gainesville daily sun., 1909-09-14

Some people think forest reserves
mean something In a jar that you eat
Gainesville daily sun., 1909-09-14

All advertising bills become due after
nrst appearance Of advertisement. unless
otherwise stipulated in contract. Parties
not known TO us will be required To pay
for advertising In advance. Address,
THE DAILY SUN.
Gainesville Florida
Gainesville daily sun., 1909-09-14

The Twice-a-Wesk sun ~ an eight page.
forty column paper. published every Mon
day and Thursday. and contains all the
news Of the week. local. state and gem
eral. and will be mailed. postage free. 90
any part OF the United States. for sI.9O
a year-in advance.
Gainesville daily sun., 1909-09-14

Read the want ads. in today's Sun.
Gainesville daily sun., 1909-09-14

Reading notices in local column 10 cents
a line for first Insertion. and cents for
each additional insertion.
Rates for display advertising made
known on application.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1909-12-17
NEW PROGRAM TONIGHT

There will be an entire chang of
program at the Lake Theater TONIGHT
Inc famous biograph picture, The
rails OF Fate" will be shown and all
should see it at this time as it is a
most remarkable picture The pic
lures of "A Female Sleuth" and The
Drunkards Fate will be shown.
"Wanted-A Child" is another bio
graph picture OF great interest Same
Id prices and a warm house.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1909-12-17
Wholesale House
Opened Here

Andy Todd has returned from a
visit to San Francisco whittier he
went to procure an entire stock for
the wholesale liquor house of Andrew
Iodd Company of this city. The
large stock is arriving daily and is
being put in shape under the SUPER
vision of Mr.. Todd.
Inc new company will occupy the
same place as that of the A Iivine-
ston Company, 21O South Carson
street and will carry as complete a
stock of wines, liquors and cigars as
can be found in western Nevada.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1909-12-17
TEX" Rickard
Must Pay up

RENO, Dec. 17.-"TeX" Rickara
one Of the promoters of the Johnson
Jeffries fight. who recently had his
portion of the forfeit attached by a
New York creditor. is now facing two
more law suits. J. &. Roberts has
filed a complaint in the Reno District
Court against G. l.. Rickard for $5.-
a54.25 due ON bin of goods sold
Rickard by tae Crown Distileries Co.
fer Richards saloon at Go,dfield.
The second suit was filed by the
same plaintiT and in it the plaintiff
rIays fer judgment for $196.5O for
goods delivered to Rickard by the
Pioneer Automobile Company of San
Francisco. Both claims were as
signed to Roberts. The Northern Sa-
loon owned by Rickard at Ely and hi,
interest in the Ely Calumet Copper
Company have been attached to sat-
isfy these judgments.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1909-12-17
ZELAYA RESIGNS FROM
PRESIDENCY OF NICARAGU
People Cheer For u Estrada and The Revolution When News
is Made Public. Dictator Desires to
Name His Successor

President Zeayla of Nice ragua, YES.
terday handed to the Congress of hi:
country his resignation of the higbes,
office in that land and the body after
receiving it appointed committee
to appoint his successor. With his
resignation as president of the repub-
lie, Zelaya sent the following mes
sage to congress and takes his final
slap at the United States
THE painful circumstances in
which this country is plunged call
FOR acts of abnegation and patriotism
on the part of the good citizens who
are witnesses of the OPPRESSION of
the republic by the heavy hand of
rate. The counary is Staggering un
1er a shameless revolution that
threatens the nations sovereigntv
md foreign nation unjustly inte
'Venes in our crisis, publicly provid-
ng the rebels with arms. which has
'nly resulted in their being defeated
everywhere through the heroism OF
'ur troops.
10 avoid further blOodshed and
or the reason that the revolutionists
AVE declared that they would put
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1909-12-17

with the intention of identifying him
time check was found signed BY
Calder & Robb, Reno contractors
calling for a payment of 500. Moth
the Reno authorities were notified OF
the accident and the coroner re
quested to proceed at once to the
scene of the accident which is about
ten miles from Reno
1t is the belief of the railroad men
that Holmes endeavored to cross
from the passenger coach to one of
the freight cars and in so doing slim
ped and fell across the rail. The
passing of the car over his body had
not moved it an inch but
the tlange of the wheels cut it in
two as clean as though it had been
the work of surgeons knife
According to a passenger en- the
train Holmes had won $3.50 at faro
in Reno last night and as result
had been drinking heavily. Last
night he received a telegram from
Virginia City to the effect that his
wife had given birth TO Il daughter
md requesting him to come. 1t was
III his way to the COmstOck to see
is wife and child that death over
ook him
No blame of any kind can be at
ached TO the trainmen or the raj
Dad for the terrible accident.
The remains will be taken to Reno
here an inquest will be held.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1909-12-17

down their arms when | surrendered
the executive power, l hereby place
in the hands of the national assembly
the abandonment of the remainder
OF my term of office. which is to be
filled by substitute of their choos
ing. with the hope that this will re
suit in good for Nicaragua, the re-
establishment OF peace and particu-
larly the hostility of the United
States to which l do not wish to give
a pretext of Intervention"
Inc news of the dictators' resig-
nation spread like wild fire through.
out the country and demonstrations
Weer held in all parts, the people who
had been under his yoke of opression
1or so long shouting for the United
states, Estrada and the revolution.
the chief causes that brought about
'he retirement of Zelaya from the
conurol OF the affairs OF the republic
1t is probable that Zalaya will try
70 dictate his successor but 1T is
thought that Estrada, the reyo;ution-
ary leader, will have great deal of
power to weld when this question
arises in the halls of the national,
congress.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1909-12-17
King of
Belgians, Dead

King Leopold. King of the Beleians
Is no more. Death came to the aged
monarch suddenly yesterday and he
quietly passed away. Pricne Albert
successor to the throne, arrived at
Tile death chamber shortly after Leo
pold passed away AMI later succeeded
10 the power vacated by the aged
monarch whose life is we'll known TO
'he world from the g~eat extrava-
gances OF his reign and through his
fam1ly affairs, waich have been made
matters Of International record
Leopold II, King of the Belgians.
son OF The late King Leopold I. upon
whose death on December -. 1868
succeeded to the throne. was born at
Brussells April 9. 1897 The new
monarch was born on April s. 1875.
Leopold's successor to the throne is
heralded as one of the most popular
men OF Belgium and man who viii:
bring that country to its former state
OF power and again obtain for the
throne the confidence and love of the
people which has fast faded away un-
der the rule of the dead king.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1909-12-17
MAN FALLS BETWEEN
CARS AND is KILLED
Lee Holiness Way Virginia City Killed Near Washoe City
This Afternoon by V. & T. Local Train
And Reno Coroner Notified

A fatal and most distressing acci
dent occurred this afternoon at what
is known as the Smith Siding, few
miles on the other side of Wasaoe in
Washoe County.
AS the local train OF the V. & 7. on
its regular trip from Reno was run
ming along at full speed a man nam
ed Lee Holmes. a resident of Virginia
City. fell from the train AMI was cut
entirely In two. the body never mO,-
ing and death being instantaneous.
The man had passed to the front
of tae coach and out on to the front
platform. As he passed through the
car the passengers noticed that he
was in an intoxicated condition and
when he did not return to his seat
from the outside a search was made
and he was found to be missing.
The train crew made quick in
vestigation and Conductor Costello
stopped the train and ordered that
tt back down the track In search of
the missing man. Near what is
known as Smiths siding they found
the body of the missing man. His
body hady been cut In two by the !
wheels Of the coach. one half being |
on onc side of the rail and the
other part of the body lying between
the rails.
The remains were left untouched
by anyone with the exception of Con-
papers from the dead mans pockets
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1909-12-17
DR.. YOAKUM PERFORMS
MIRACLE IN VIRGINIA CITY
Mrs. OComo Aged Resident of Comstock Raised from What
Had Been Pronounced Her Death Bed By Prayers
of Yoakum and Followers

| This morning at an early hour
! telegram was received in this city
from Miss Kate O'Connor ,assistan
State Librarian, that her mother in
Virginia City was at the point OF
death and asking chat Dr. Yoakun
speed to her bedside to offer up a
prayer that she might be saved.
Later another telegram was receiv.
ed asking that prayers be offered
here that the aged invalid might live
long enough for DR.. Yoakum to reach
Virginia City.
The request was granted and the
followers Of God paryed that the
woman might live to see their ar
naval. Yoaku mand his party
boarded the morning train and arriv-
ed at the depot there shortly after
IL o'clock. Carriages were in waiting
and he and his company were rush
ed TO the OCOnnor home as fast as
the horses could galiop.
Arriving there they found the fam
lily of the dying woman gathered at
her bedside and also neighbors and
friends. The physician and nurses
WHO had kept a vigil during the Ion.
night We're still at her side. All
hope had been abandoned and onlv |
matter of an hour or so was given /
he woman to live.
Yoakum and his party entered the ;
oom. The dying woman was an
lcinted and all present were asked
o kneel in prayer that her life might
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1909-12-17

be spared. YOakum prayed as he ha;
done daily and hourly in this city
and when he arose told the woman
to rise up and be we'll.
! This the woman did and with tears
In her eyes thanked those who had
travelled far to aid her and rescue
her from the jaws of death.
foakum then spoke to her and told
her to eat and regain her strength,
to put her faith in the Lord and she
would be well. With that the party
left what had been house of sorrow
but then one of rejoicing. and re.
turned to this city by team arriving
here in time to hold his. regular af
ternOn service.
Before the Man of God left Virginia
City his expenses and gift was Of
fered him but this was declined he
saying that what he had seen and
demonstrated could be done through
the power of Jesus Chist was his
reward and this was ample.
Late this Afternoon a paone mes
sage was received stating that Mrs.
OConnOr had asked for nourishment
and had told her family that she
believed that she had yet many years
o live
The services tonight will be held at |
he opera house. tne church proving
~ far too small TO accommodate the
arge crowds that are fiocking to the
hulch to hear him and see his srea,
work. with their own eyes.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1909-12-17
HOME FROM EUROPE

DR.. w. ]. Circe and his aunt re-
turned yesterday from a three months
tour on the continent and report hay-
ing have had the time of their lives.
Mr.. Charles Peters, who accompanied
them, remained in the East On a Wis
it with relatives but viii! arrive in t;lis
city in a few days. Dr. Circe states
that the party spent about 18 hours
every day travelling and sightseeing
and as a result ore tired out Twen-
ty- seven days were consumed on the
trip home but all are returning we'll
pleased with the trip and feeling
much better fOr the change.
Ask tn 500 the line of JeWelry and
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1909-12-17
LOST

A GOLD NECK CHAIN with heavy
COLI Cross set with large amethyst
attached. Lost at the NJ E. Church
or on street. Finder please leave
with Mrs. Geo Roy, for which suita.
BILE reward will be paid.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1909-12-17
RUSHING THE WORK

Harry COwing and his crew Of men
who have been repainting the interior
OF the Capitol. are getting their work
well in hand and will have the con-
tract completed before a great while.
A great improvement is already MOTTO
able from the work so far completed
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1909-12-17
NO DANCE FRIDAY NIGHT

The Eaele Band boys have decided
to postpone their dance that was to
nave been held Friday night to next
week owing to the services being he'd
In this city by DR.. Yoakum.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1909-12-17

Burlington Is getting In an extra
fine nne Of winter footwear and like
supplies. Pretty good Christmas pres
cnts there.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1909-12-17

The most famous beer in the mar
ket is the Budweiser. On draught at
E.. Barkley's, 10 cent? a glass.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1909-12-17
HOME FROM MAINE

Mrs. c. J. Wailrath. who has been
spending some time with relatives in
Maine, has returned to this city,
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1909-12-17
ABLE TO BE OUT

Fred Trimmer. who has been on
the sick list for few days past. is
able to be around again
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1909-12-17

Ask to see the line of Jewelry and
Watches at Golden's.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1909-12-17

BCdweiser at Barkley's
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-11-12

and acquaintance extend their deep
est sympathy at this time of bereave-
ment.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-11-12
AnnONncemen

Having secured the services of Mr..
S. S. Beal, an expert matchmaker,
ieweler and opticau, we are now in a
position to do frst-class watch and
jewelry repair work. All work will
be delivered promptly when promis,
ed.
Our optical department will be com
plete in every detail. We will carry
a complete line of lenses and frames
and where the condition of the eye
does not require a tense ground spe,
cial we can deliver your glasses at
time of test.
Mr.. Beal is a graduate of optics
and has all the necessary instru'
ments to do fitting along scientific
lines and not employ guess work
which is a too common error. YOU
are invited to call, as it costs you
nothing to have your eyes examined
SASSE PHARMACY
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-11-12
BANCROFT.
From the Register.


Another one of the Samuelson
children came down with typhoid
Tuesday-making the third member
of the family o under DR.. Clark's
care with this disease.
Mrs. o. I'll. Clark arrived home
Wednesday morning from Omaha
where she attended the National W.
G. T. u. convention. She also visited
with relatives in Lincoln.
Miss Florence Plocker, a former
resident of this vicinity returned to
Brookings Monday from Canada
where she spent the summer with her
father. She reports that her Uncle
Henry will spend the winter in Mon.
tana.
The Great Northern have installed
Vacuum cleaning machines, electric
curling iron heaters, afternoon tea
service, a daily telephone and tele-
graph news service. 1t is, perhaps
unnecessary to acid that this innova
ton is only on trains between Chicago
and the Pacific coast and not as yet
on the cannon bali which flies through
Bancroft.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-11-12
Vienna last Thursday and spent the
day with her mother. Mrs. Seward.

Vienna last Thursday and spent the
day with her mother. Mrs. Seward.
Mr.. and Mrs. X. Knudsen, of De
Smet, we're Erwin callers last Friday.
Mabel Lund and Irene Stockwell
went over to Spirit Lake last Friday
to visit Edna Lund's school. Miss
Edna returned home with them.
Mrs. Chas. Wolkow visited in De
Smet over Sunday, the guest of Mrs.
X. Knudsen.
DR.. and Mrs. Bates drove up to
Vienna Sunday in their auto. They
were guests of DR.. and Mrs. Otoole.
E. NJ. Lampher spent a couple of
days Of last week visiting friends III
De Smet.
Miss LYDIA North went up to Bryant
Monday evening to visit a few days
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Geo.
Richardson.
A company of our young people
wen. down to Lake Preston last Fri
day evening to take in the basket
ball games at that plac,.
Miss Sylvia Atwood and Mary Asa
dorian, who attended the state G. Z.
Convention at Aberdeen returned
home last Thursday evening.
r. |. Robinson and wife were guests
of Mr.. and Mrs. f. M. Robinson at
this place last Friday.
A. w. Stone returned from White.
wood, this state, last Saturday.
Albert Coulson came up from RAJ
mona last Friday evening and visited
at home until Monday.
Rev. Asadoorian and family were
entertained in the country at the
home OF Mr.. and Mrs. Nels Lundquist
last Saturday.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-11-12

Miss Grace Noble, who has been in
De Smet for some time, is now at
home.
Andrew Anderson and Casper
Geyer are improving the country by
fencing their farms with woven wire
Mr.. and Mrs. Bennett and Miss
Florette Wheat were pleasant callers
at Mobiles n evening this week.
Geyers are busy ditching their ar
tesion well to the Red Stone creek.
James Mllks has hadth misfortune
to sprain his ankle.
Better roads are expected. Bill
Fritz was seen testing them toward
Mobiles Sunday.
Morris Farmer, of De Smet, is help
ing Dick Meyer haul barley to market,
The Blood boys have started to
shuck corn.
Misses Maude and Grace Noble
drove to De Smet Monday.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-11-12
PIANO

The following contestants have en-.
tered our piano contest and up to
Thursday noon the vote stood as fol.