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The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-05-02
sixty CENTS SECURED
BY AMATEUR BURGLAR
2obber Takes Knob From Safe
He Can Not Open

An amateur burglar. who attempted
0 break open a safe with his bare
ands entered the Steiner street mar
.et Thursday night by forcing open
he 6imsy door He secured about
0 cents from the cash register and
he ornamental knob from the top OF
ne safe hinge. The hinge top was
Ound next morning by John Plath out
ide his residence. 1903 Steiner street.
Mrs. Schiller wife of one of the
treprietors of the meat market, closed
he safe and the cash register before
he left in the evening. At / O'clock
n the morning A. Cohn. the other part
er. found things normal
Friday morning about 2 o'clock Po-
lceman J. Kennedy found the door
pen and informed g. Sbragfa. 1906
steiner street, owner of the vegetable
ide Of the. market. and when the two
rrived they found that both cash reg
sters had been robbed.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-05-02

Abraham Lincoln. shortly before his
rst Inauguration to the presidency
elivered a lecture on Discoveries and
inventions. The original manuscript of
his lecture has just come TO light ano
unset Magazine prints il in the Nav
seue together with facsimilies of the
Manuscript and rare photographs of the
lincoln family.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-05-02
SLAYERS OF DR.. JONES
TAKEN BY CONSTABULARY
News of Capture of Head Hunt
ers Sent to Field Museum

CHICAGO, May Field museum
authorities have been notified by tele-
gram from Brigadier General c. r.
Edwards, in charge of insular affairs at
Washington, that the murderers of Dr.
William Jones. who was killed by head
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-05-02

The California Promotion Committee
tIne State Central Organization organized in
lSuz-An association for the commercial and
industrial Development OF California.)
-PkOMOI1ONf: The act Of promotion, advance
ment. encouragement" -Century Dictionary
The committee has for it's object the PROMO
TON OF Callfornias interests. II has nothing to
sell. 1t fosters all things tending to the AID
fANCEMENT OF California. IL is an authority
on all matters relating to California. It EN-
and fosters those already established II invites
desirable immigration II presents the opportu-
mites and needs OF all fields OF business and
professional activity II Is supported By poDular
subscription and makes no charge for any service
rendered 1t has affiliated with Il zoo CONNER
eial organizations OF the state. with a Combined
membership OF more than 80. 000- Meetings OF
representatives. OF these organizations are held
where matters OF CALIFORNIA; interests are DIS
cussed- Headquarters OF the c0mmittee are
maintained in California building. Union Square.
San Erancisco> CORRESPONDENCE INVITED.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-05-02

Glass bottle blowers union No. p
announces that it can not, at this time,
make any donation to the united hat
fers' fund because 1t has heavy drain
nm it's fund at home.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-05-05

| figures, and Floyd knew it would keep
Jonas occupied for a couple Of hours
Moreover, he knew that the old money
grubber would be astounded when he
dlgested the items. 1t was all a part
OF his plan. The statement was sup
posed to represent the profit of all the
ire kindlers that had been sold in a
lar western state during the previous
SIX months. 1t showed net profit
for the month of $4,000, after all costs
had been deducted. The eyes of Jonas
Jones fairly popped at such sure and
quick profits, just as Floyd knew they
would, and as the old man pored over
the papers the promoter announced
that he would be absent for a few
hours. When he left the office he went
to the hotel, changed to the automobile
costume, had his machine brought to
the door and started off to see little
Jimmy and the farm
Aunt Mandy was taken off her feet
with the announcement Floyd made
when he entered the house and pro-
ceeded to make himself at home. He
had brought from the city a goodly
supply Of groceries and meats and an
nounced that he proposed staying for
lunch and partaking of some of Aunt
Mandy's home cooking.
81 find" he announced to Aunt
Mandy, that we are related, after all.
So I'm going to take charge here. AL
though 1 never knew your folks, Jim
my's grandfather was a cousin of
my father 1 found that out from
letter got from my old aunt, the
only living relative that know. She's
living all alone down in Virginia now,
and insists that 1 send you and Jimmy
to her. You can start just as soon as
you can get ready"
Floyd purposely postponed arriving
at the Office that afternoon until the
time he knew the agents would have
been in and settled up with Jonas. He
found the old man in high glee. Every
one of the men had returned with an
empty bag and pocket full of silver.
Just put the money away for to
night" said Floyd, land deposit in
the bank tomorrow. Pretty good bust
ness, don't you think?''
Yes, remarkably profitable" replied
Jonas. But don't you think the agents
get too much? / can get as many good
men as 1 want for 1925 a day, and
that would make S25 more a day profit
for you"
"Oh. don't mind that" laughed
Floyd. They are all good statesmen,
and we can afford to pay them we'll"
We'll. know what I'd do if it was
my business. Just think, If you save
s25 day, that's $3.50 week, or 81, 800
year,"
"Oh, don't bother about that was
the careless reply Of Floyd. We're
making money enough How about
that statement? Was it all correct ?"
Yes, it was correct, and good bust
ness, too. Seems the things netted
$50, 900 clear profit in six months in
market not one-fifth as big as this.
You ought to clear up 100000 in this
state"
More than that, most likely" was
the matter-of-fact reply of Floyd. i've
got an offer from q man In Chicago
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-05-05
IN THE LANGUAGE OF DOC LLOYD IS SET, JONAS JONES
!. By JOHN IRVING Day

gage on Jimmy's home and then
bought in the property at forced sale
was that he was thinking of making
some investments in the neighborhood
and would like to get a price on the
Floyd property.
So you are a relative Of these
Floyds, are you?" the old man asked
"A distant relative" Floyd admit
ted. And now what do you want for
the placer"
ut ought to be worth about $S,O00
but I'm not anxious to SELL" was
the wary reply.
We'll, just draw me up an option for
80 days at that price, with the agree.
ment that the people can stay there
for that time whether l buy the place
or not, and l will look into it."
ITS customary to pay something for
an option, you know" was the insin.
uating reply.
And how much will the option be?'
How would 500 do?"
"All right" was the quick return of
Floyd, who drew a roll of money from
an inner pocket that made the eyes of
the old miser bulge as a 500 bill was
separated from the pile.
The next night Doc Floyd was seat
ed in the High Rollers club in Chi
cago. With him was Jack Cleland, his
partner in many transactions, uues-
tionable. maybe. but profitable always
to the pair. Floyd had been telling
Cleland of Jimmy and his talk of
that youngster was so unlike his usual
conversation that his partner mag
ined he saw new side to the man
with whom he had so long associated.
Yes, sir, there's something about
that kid that made me take to him
right away" the genial Doc was say
ing. And then I've got bunch that
he's going to be mascot. / found out
to-day that old Jonas had skinned the
kids father out of his farm by loan
ing him few hundred dollars at a
time and taking notes for about three
times the amount he gave him."
And what's your plan?" asked Gle
land.
w ell, We DSen through all JnaI
part of the country recently, and 1 find
no one has ever heard of our new pat
ent fire kinder. think they ought to
be educated. l want you to scare up
as many of the solicitors who worked
with us as you can, and have them
ready 10 go south tomorrow night.
Get five cases of the kindlers and ship
them to me the first thing tomorrow.
Send them by express to be certain of
quick delivery. All you will have to
do will be to stay here and be the
factory, and then drop down in case /
send for you"
The Offices of Quick Fire Manufac-
turing Company of New York and
Chicago presented a busy appear
ance couple of days later when Jonas
Jones called to deliver the option to
Floyd. He found Floyd engaged with
group of shrewd looking young men.
and after greetings was asked If he
would call again at four o'clock that
afternoon, when Floyd would have
more leisure to talk to him.
When Jones called later In the after
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-05-05

noon it was a more business-like F1oyC
than he at first figured on. He learned
that the manager and sole proprietor
to the Quick Fire Manufacturing Com
pany had just started in to introduce
the greatest patent of the age in that
particular section.
Look how simple it is" said Floyd
handing him over a small continuance
of metal bands which encased a mass
of what looked like pulp asbestos
It's the greatest thing in the world
for people who have to buy kindling
wood in small quantities at big prices
This little thing is always ready, and
will start a thousand fires. The WON
en- simply eat them up faster than the
factory can turn them out They cost
| seven cents eacn 70 manufacture, and
retail for so cents. The agents get 20
cents for each one they sell, and we
can always keep the best of statesmen
for they can easily sell from SO to 10O
a day"
It's amazin how some folks can
make money easy" commented Jones
who looked and listened in wonder.
Here's one OF the agents now" said
Floyd. Let's see what kind Of a day
he's had"
That's the kind of day I've had,
replied the salesman" as he opened
a large suit case which proved to be
entirely empty. Il sold SO that l car
ried with me and took orders for a few
more to be delivered tomorrow" AS
he spoke he emptied a pile of money
all in silver, on the desk in front OF
Floyd.
by the way" he suddenly asked
addressing his remark to Jonas, as if
the thought had just occurred to him
how would you like to take care OF
this business for me in the office here
l need a good, solid business man like
yourself, so that 1 can give my time
to other matters. 1 could make it
worth your while You would have
plenty of time to look after your own
business, and could use this office for
your headquarters
well, think I could take care of it.
all right" was the answer of Jonas
And would a hundred and fifty a
month be enough pay?" questioned
Floyd
why, yes; that seems more'n good
pay for so little work." admitted
Jones.
'Oh, never mind that" was the airy
response. It's worth something to me
to have a man handle my money that
1 know 1 can trust. If you will Just
come around at nine o'clock in the
morning will show you how to start
the men out. All you've got to do is
to give them as many of the little ma
chimes as they want to carry out, and
then take the money from them when
they come back in the afternoon. That
will give me chance to look into the
| matter Of buying that farm of yours
and some other things have on hand. "
In the language of Doc Floyds set.
Jonas Jones was hooked.
Although habitually an early riser,
Jonas Jones found Floyd already busy
with some correspondence when he
reached the office of the Quick Fire
Manufacturing Company on the day he
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-05-05

was to take charge Of the little de-
tails" Jonas was as proud as boy OF
his new job. He had donned his best
Sunday suit and INDUCED in shave.
feeling that some consideration was
due to the dignity of his new position.
You are good at figures, 1 pre-
sume?" said Floyd, after the statesmen
had been started out. 81 wish you
would go through this statement for
me-"
The statement was a long mass of
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-05-05

Doc Floyd met Jack Cleland at the
High Rollers club ten days after his
sale to Jonas Jones. He had spent a
week with his old aunt in Virginia
Il saw little place down there I'd
like to buy and settle down into the
life of a respectable country gentle
man." Floyd was saying.
"Oh, cut it out" returned the pes
simistic Cleland. 1.-The mere fact that
you've adopted kid doesn't necessar-
ily mean that you've turned respect
able. It's an old saying that any bird
of prey win fight for its young. Still.
you are going the nature takers one
better None of them has told us Q
story of an old gray eagle adopting
youngstnr to look after"
Copyright. 1909 by w. G. Chapman.)
Copyright in Great Brittany
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1909-02-01
DIVORCED WIFE STILL WIFE

SAN DIEGO, FeE. III a decision
received here today from the Court
of Appeals, that tribunal holds that
mans divorced wife is still his
wife, although she be remarked AID
th1 wife of another man.
The decision was rendered in the
appealed will case of Frank Abbot
OF who was left $4,000 by his un.
Gle Jacob Gruendike, the will pro,
viding that third go TO Abbott
wife and a third to his child
Abbot being divorced, contested
this clause on the ground that he
had no wife, she having remarked
afterwards. The lower court de-
cided his divorced wife was still his
wife and entitled to the bequest and
the Court of Appeals sustained the
lower court.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1909-02-01
UNKNOWN SHIP SINKS

NORFOLK, Va. Feb. Hidden be-
meath the turbulent waves that roll
over Diamond Shoals, IA miles Off
Cape Hattaras, n. c.. the secret of
the identity of the mysterious steam
err which went down there early yes
terday with all hands on board, re-
mains unsolved.
No ciew to cOrrOborate the testi-
mOny of those aboard the Diamond
shoals ligntship. who wild, helpless
to aid, the latest tragedy of the we'll
named "Graveyard of the Atlantic"
was obtained. When darkness fell
upon the scene last night not one
trace of wreckage had been detected.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1909-02-01
ANACONDA DIScovERER DEAD

Death has claimed the man whose
search fM precious metals culminat-
ed in the present-day greatness of
Butte as an industrial center. This
man is Michael A. Hickey. who died
at his home at the age of seventy
three years.
Hickey first made known to the
world the existence of copper in the
hills wherr now are 'Ocated the great
Anaconda mines. He has been known
as the discoverer OF Anaconda and
his name is interviewer with the his
tory of the Butte mining district
Deceased also enjoyed the distinc,
ton of being one OF the pioneers OF
the state.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1909-02-01
EARLY
'0oFTEN
that very n early resem-


started in Reno over proposed
preme court, to do away with the
bill to revise the practice in the SUI
necessity of returning records Of
cases on appeal to district courts,
thereby removing records that should
remain in the supreme court and 9th
err matters of relation to the supreme
court
The most objection is raised by
a clause that requires that briefs and
transcripts on appeal shall be print
ed. Therein these lawyers scent a
scheme to rob" the people of the
state, the litigants and themselves.
AS a matter of fact the clause will
simply transfer the printing of briefs
and transcripts from the offices Of
these lawyers. many of whom depend
upon this branch of their business
to help pay office expenses. to the
newspaper and printing offices of the
state.
Also it will result in a saving to
litigants and in permanent record
of each case on appeal in the files
OF the supreme court.
Proponents of the bill have a
clause therein which provides that
for any person who is unable to pay
the cost of printing a brief or trans
allowing but one copy to be filed.
| This removes the objection as far as
the litigant is concerned, but certain
attorneys. and there are some, sad
to relate, who have been in the hab-
it, of soaking litigant for typewrit-
ing bills, will suffer the loss of this
graft.
Printed briefs and transcripts mean
cheaper litigation beforr the supreme
court. more perfect records and. it
is true. a little business for Eewspap,
! ers. This added business will be at
! the loss of many attorneys who now
make a good thing out of it because
there is no regular price for the
work.
The contention that it is expensive
! is wrong. it is no more expensive
than any other kind of printing and
it is not as expensive as typewriting
| Statements to the contrary are not
| borne out by the facts. A lawyer
gets a fee for getting up a brief OF
! transcript. To charge Il big price
| for such work is their own business
AS far as the printing of such is
| concerned. such a law will save mon
ey to every litigant in the state.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1909-02-01
PERSONAL

F. r. Nicholas returned from Reno
this morning.
Miss Mabel Stewart departed for
Reno this morning for a days visit.
Assem- blyman LunsfOrd brought
his wife and daughter up this morn
lng to attend the legislature.
Jimmy Clark was an arrival this
morning.
]. F. Adams is here on telephone
company business.
Miss Harris. a popular Reno young
lady, visited here today.
w. E. Pruitt. formerly superintend
cnt of the Reno schools is in town
Miss A. McAndrews OF Reno spent
the day in Carson.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1909-02-01
AFFAIR OF THE SEASON

Get your tickets for the special to
be run to the COmstOck on next Fri
day to the COmstOck Eagles Annual
Ball. This affair is one VI the swell
est of the season and you will be
royalty entertained if you go. Tickets
for the round trip are 81.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1909-02-01
MORE RESERVE FOR STATE

The president mas signed a proc
lamation adding G00,735 acrs to the
Humboldt national forest, in the
northern part of Eiko county, Dor
dering on the Idaho line.
The area contains pine, fir and as
pen estimated at 64,000000 linear
feet. This addition gives the forest
a total of 1,15S,S1S acres.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1909-02-01
RELIEF CORPS PARTY

The Custer Relief Corps of Carson
will give a Valentine Party on the
fifteenth of February at the Armory
Hall. There Will be good enter
ainment and q dance.
Tickets for admission are for sale
at $100.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1909-02-01
BUILDING FOR SALE

The twO-story brick building now
occupied by the Truckee River Gen
eral Electric Company as a sub-sta-
ton is offered for sale. Possession
will be given to purchaser in about 80
days Apply to H. A. LENNON.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1909-02-01

Salesman to carry up-
to-date souvenir post cards as sid 2
line. Money making proposition.
Some of our men make 5000 month
ly. State references. Gartner and
Bender Chicago.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1909-02-01
NOTICE OF PosTPONEMENT

The day of sale of the above delln-
uuent stock has been postponed until
ATURDAY, the 23d day of January,
1909, at the same hour and place.
w. L. PAULSON, Secretary,
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1909-02-01
FOR SALE

The stationery store formerly be
longing to John Gliding and company
of which | have control, is for sale.
The demands OF creditors force me
to make a sacrifice Of this business
and it is necessary to dispose of it
as soon as possible.
DANIEL QUILL.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1909-02-01
DELINQUENT SALE NOTICE
fJorfn a m rican nrednipo CnnonaY

of Nevada. Principal Office and Res
ldent Agent: State Agent and Trans
fer Syndicate, No. 116 N. Carson
Street. Carson City, Nevada
notice.: There are delinquent
upon the following described stock,
on account of assessment ono. l lev
led on the 10th day of July, 1908, the
several amounts set opposite the
names of the respective shareholders
as follows:
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1909-02-01
NOTICE OF DISAPPOINTMENT

The day Of sale Of the above de
linquent stock has been postponed
until Saturday, the 9th day of Febru-
airy 1909 at the same hour and place.
By order Of the board of directors.
w. l.. PAULSON, Secretary.
j23 30.f 6132027.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1909-02-01
ANNUAL STATEMENT

Of the Nevada-Union Mines Company
For the Year Ending December 81,
1908.
Location of mines in Fairview and
Wonder Mining Districts, County Of
Churchill, State of Nevada.
DIR.
January l, 1909, cash on hand $5S.41
To cash received from sale of
STOCK
CIR
Mining expenses for year 1908 $2200.O0
Paid dividends year 1908 -.
Balance on hand December 81,
lSUo 90. fl
L. A. SARECKY, Secretary.
JAMES D. FINCH, Resident Agent
and attorney, Carson City Nevada.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1909-02-01
FOR CHARITY

A subscription list is being filled
for the sufferers in Italy and the
work is under the direction of the
National Red Cross The list is at
the Davey & Maish store where sub
scriptions can be made. The Appeal
also will report subscriptions.
Mrs. Nellie V. Davis will forward
the fund, which is being handled by
the Red Cross Society.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1909-02-01
ANNUAL STATEMENT

Of the Western Pacific Railroad Com
pany, Railroad Corporation, Or
gained and Existing Under the
Laws of the State of California, of
Its Business in the State of Nevada
for the Year Ending December 81,
1908.
Amount expended in
construction of rail
road in the State Of
Nevada S3,215992 50
Amount expended in
the purchase of prop
erty in the State of
Nevada .... 42,5S7 IA
Amount of revenue col
lected for business in
the State of Nevada. $50 %
Operating expenses in
the State Of Nevada. 1895 so
Miles of track laid in
the State of Nevada 1O3,712
WEST ERN PACIFIC RAILWAY
Company. BY w. G. BRUEN
*J30t7 Secretary
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1909-02-01
RECEIPTS STATE LAND OFFICE
For January, 1909

Payments OF interests on
contracts
Full payment on contracts
First payment on appiica
tons for 445S.97 acres
Total
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1909-02-01
ANNUAL STATEMENT

Of the Band GoIdfieId Mining Com
pany for the year ending Deem
Der 81, 1908.
Location of mine, Goldfield Mining
District, County of Nye, State OF Ne
vada.
DIR.
Jan. l, 1908, cash on hand. $119 80
To assessments collected
during 1908 None
To amount received from
other sources .......... 1,291 96
Mine expenses in year 1908. $40 65
General expenses in year 1908 G95 SO
Paid dividends in year 1908 None
Balance on hand Dec. 81, 1908 375 %
WILLIAM II. SCHOOLER
Secretary
*J3Ot7
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1909-02-01
LEGISLATIVE
CALENDER
SENA1E

S. B. &c, Easton-Act fixing juror
fees in Lander county Referred to
Lander delegation
A. B. 10, Clark-Referring to fish
ing and hunting licenses. Referred
to committee on fish and game.
A. b. %, Dodge-An act to amend
an act creating state bullion tax col
lectOr Referred to committee on
ways and means.
A. b. 2S, Neill-Relating to East
Ely school bonds. Referred to
White Pine delegation.
A. b. 27-Act organizing Clark
county. Passed.
S. B. IS, Brossmer-Act fixing fees
in criminal cases in Eureka county
Passed.
S. B. 19.-Act fixing salaries of Eu-
reka county officials. Passed.
A. B. 2-Regulating appointment OF
deputy sheriff for Ormsby county
Passed.