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Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1911-01-02
STATE AFFAIRSIN NEW HANDS,
Sheridan Has
a Big Fire

Last night a destructive FIRE visited
the town Of Sheridan above Genoa.
Complete details of the loss has not
been received in this city but close
to $25,O0O damage was done if The
amount does not run higher.
Among the buildings destroyed is
the Iucke store, which carried large
stock of general merchandise. The
postoffice, the Fueke dwelling. a sa-
loon building and several smallaa
buildings were swept 10 the ground
There was very little saved, as the
fire came late in the night. One of
the Russell boys, who was sleeping
III the store was rescued with diff
Guilty 1t is feared that ne has in
haled hot smoke, and is in serious
condition. He has been taken to
Gardnerville where he has been
placed in the care of a physician.
There seems to be no KNOWLEDGE
of the organ OF the fire
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1911-01-02
ORIENTAL DINNER IS
RENDERED MANY GUESTS
Local Chinaman Entertains Friends
at Feast in Chinatown

etal dinner. There was not detail
overlooked Even the liquors were
imported The tea which the ladies
stuck to, was of variety that the
American in his home never comes in
contact. 1t was selected from prize
lot that was imported for just such
an occasion
The entire meal was tastefullyl
served and every attention given the
guests. Without doubt this dinner
covered everything from the import
sweets came from China and was
relished by those lucky enough to
attend. This was the most expensive
dinner served in Carson on the
American New Year.
Following were tine guests at the
board of plenty: Harry Z Millard
and wife, Will Wilson wife and son,
Harry L. Millard, Miss Alma Thonp-
son and Miss Edith David, Baxter
Whitaker and Miss Erdine Smith,
Henry Wells and Miss Mcclure.
Walter Saxton, Jesse Tranter and
Miss Ferne Millard
At the conclusion of the banquet
which took over three hours, there
was a string OF hrecrackers about a
hall a mile long touched off.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1911-01-02

Yesterday one Of the finest spreads
ever set in Carson was rendered to
friends by All Been, Chinese boy
who has been employed by Fl. b.
Millard for sixteen years All Been
has for many years adopted Ameri-
can manners and customs. He is
more commonly Sc en- with the Ameri-
can boys than his countrymen In
order to return number of court
csies that have been shown him by
the American friends he invited his
guests to a big dinner in Chinatown
From those who atteded it can be
testified that it was the treat gas
tronmic Of the New Year First
there was regular American dinner
in miniature form served Just
enough to make the guests hungry
American decorations prevailed, the
flag and bunting. This first meal was
voted a success and charming in its
variety and perfection.
Alter the American meal came the
days treat. 1t was an Oriental din
ner: Nothing but the imported deli
cacies from Canton and Peekin were
served. There was imported fish,
imported ducks, in several styles.
Several of those who attended had
never been up against the real ORR
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1911-01-02

1t was like a bomb shell exploding
in the place and the members gasped
but Mrs. who was married
that morning in Reno, threw a mos.
engaging smile about the table and
proceeded to make herself at home.
She tackled the kitchen and put
the finishing touches on ne repasf
They began to apologize for the vast
amount of liquor in sight and she
said they need not mention it.
She filled a glass of punch and re-
marked.
Here's to you, all, gentlemen,
with a Happy New Year and whole
lot of them.
She sat down and dined with the
party and was pronounced "jolly
good fellow by all present.
She was the life of the dinner and
a most delightful innovation.
The bold member who went off and
got married made a decided hit with
his new wife and now the members
think they can never think of having
another stag party without her.
1t is rumored that some of the
members Of this Club are already
figuring on making break similar
to the one indulged in by the mem
Der who slid off to Reno Saturday
night without any hint of MS real III
tentions
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1911-01-02
DIVORCES HOLD A
NEW YEAR PARTY
One Member Introduces a Surprise
to His Many Friends

Yesterday about dozen gentlemen
in this city who have been here some
months securing divorces, met at the
residence OF one of their number and
had a delightful stag dinner party.
1t was understood that the liquid
refreshments were to be Of the most
bountiful description to wash down
the turkey, Chicken and Inince and
pumpkin pies. Ii was also under
stood that no rustic Of silk skirts
should profane the hallowed pre-
cincts OF the stays.
One of their number, about the
most prominent one, said he had to
go 10 Reno for some business and
would be back on the $50 train in
time to sample the repast.
Everything was in readiness and
the party waiting for the member
to arrive
Suddenly some one looked out OF
the window and exclaimed What
i'll thunder is this"
All hands looked out and there
came the member who had just ar
rived from Reno with a beautiful
woman in tow
He walked up the steps and rang
the bell with a most positive accent
When the door opened he stalked in
and entering the dining room made
An important announce cement
"Gentlemen nv WIFE
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1911-01-02
MARRIED

In this city, January /, 1911. Rev
Hornaday officiating, Jeane Truden
and Clara Fisher. both of this city.
The marriage took place at the
residence OF Cyril Ouilette, the home
being tastefully decorated for the pur-
pose. After the ceremony wedding
and friends who assembled for the
occasion.
Botn parties are we'll known in
this city. where they have many
friends who will extend congratula-
tions. The young people will make
this city their future home
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1911-01-02
Entire Change
at Park Theater

This evening the Park Theater Of
fers its patrons very interesting
program. The motion pictures are
exceptionally fine and entertaining.
The theater is endeavoring to keep
only the best before the public and
whenevr special film is produced
it is secured for the Park Theater
goers. The following will be shown
this evening
Pals of the Range
The Count that Counter
Buying a Bear, comedy, Bruins day
out
A Big Scoop
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1911-01-02
SWEAR To STAND BY CONSTITUTION
Impressive Ceremony Administered
by Chief Justice ]. G. Sweeney.
Many Citizens are in Attendance.
New Officers Take Control To-
Morrow Morning

respective Offices. eacn answering his
name as il was called;
! Gilbert c. Ross, Lieutenant Cover
nor; George Brodigan, Secretary of
State: William Mcmillan, State Treas
urer; Jacob Eggers, State Controller;
! Cleveland H. Baker. Attorney-Gen
| eral; Charles l.. Deady, Surveyor
General; John Edwards bray, Supt.
Public Instruction; Joe Farnsworth,
State Printer; Joe Josephs, Clerk of
Supreme Court: Edward Ryan, In
spector OF Mines.
At the conclusion OF the admins
tration OF the oaths Judge Sweeney,
Tor the Court. congratulated the new
State Officers and in appropriate
language wished them success in the
various branches oi the State Gov
ernment that was coming into their
hands.
\ ten minute recess OF Court was
taken, in which congratulations wee
extended to the new officers
On reconvening AltorneyGeneral
Stodard. for the retiring officers
thanked the members of the Supreme
Court for the many courtcsies that
had been extended Justice Sweeney
replied in neat and appropriate
short talk After this the Court ad~
journed and the new officers made
their way To the Offices which they
arc to occupy for the next four years.
Take Office Tomorrow
In spite OF the fact that all OF the
newly elected officers took oath this
morning they will not take over their
offices until tomorrow--or more
properly at midnignt-which opens
the first Tuesday after the first Mon
day in the month of January, the time
set apart for that important transfer
of state affairs.
A number OF visitors came to this
city to witness the oath taking
Among them was noted Harry Gosse
of Reno, Harry Darling of the Reno
Hardware Co. c. NJ Slater of the
Nevada Packing Co, was noted
among the visitors. as was DIR. Lewis,
George Russell of Humboldt, late
chief OF the Census in Nevada was
an interested spectator. Jake Steffens
Of Virginia City came down from
the Comstock to witness the obliga
tions. while Ray Baker stood in line
and was sure that the boys swore
properly. Paul c. Lewis of Nina.
was among those who took a deep
interest in the proceedings. There
reporter overlooked. but " no took a
keen interest in affairs
Seated at desk in the room wa
| Jack Legate, the Clerk of the Su-
preme Court and also Assistant Sec
retary of State, VINO carried the big
! Seal of the State. As fast as he
could make out the commissions they
were properly sealed, the oath affixed
and delivered to the new members
| After today the affairs of Nevada
will be mainly in new hands. All
OF the new officers are to live in this
city and the city has acquired men OF
ability to weld the affairs in which
every citizen is interested. The APP
peal extends its congratulations to
| the new officers.
| -O-
| UP FROM RENO
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1911-01-02


on the eighth day OF last November
took the oath OF office in the Supreme
Court room this morning. None
OF the new officers have ever fought
duel or intend TO according to their
sworn te stimony and oath.
When il became known that the
newly elected officers were to take
the official oath this morning many
citizens of this city and several from
other cities and towns in Nevada
crowded into the Supreme Court
room to hear the administration OF
the solemn oath to stand by the con-
sttuton OF Nevada and the United
States.
The court room was crowded to its
capacity many having 70 remain IN
the hallway. Many ladies occupied
chairs in the room and fearing that
the suffragetts will win over the day
were there to get the run of affairs.
They were attentive listeners to the
proceedings
While the Court was supposed TO
open at 10 o'clock sharp il was few
minutes past that time when Balitt
Ellis OF the Supreme Court OF Ne
vada called the Court into convention
by Hear ye, Hear ye, the Supreme
Court of the State of Nevada is now
in session
Administering the Oath
Chief Justice James c. Sweeney
then called upon Judge Frank Nor
cross, who was elected to the Su-
preme Court to stand and take the
following oath:
Judge Sweeney administered the
oath with Judge Norcross repeating:
81, do solemnly swear that ! will
support, protect and defend the Con
stitution and Government OF the
United States, and the Constitution
and Government of the State OF Ne
vada, against all enemies, whether
domestic or foreign. that | will bear
true faith, allegiapce and loyalty to
the same, any ordinance, resolution
or law OF any State convention or
Legislature to the contrary notwith.
standing; and further that ! do this
with a full determination pledge and
purpose. without any mental reser-
walton or evasion whatsoever And
I do further solemnly swear that !
have not fought a duel, nor sent or
accepted a challenge to fight duel.
nor been a second TO either party.
nor in any manner aided or assisted
in such duel. nor been knowingly
the bearer Of such challenge or ac-
ceptance, since the adoption of the
Constitution Of the State Of Nevada
and that | will not be so engaged or
concerned, directly or indirectly. III
or about any such duel during my
continuance in office. And further
that ! will well and faithfully per
form all the duties OF the office OF
WINCH l am ABOUT W ciitci' 81 "S'I
me Cod
After Judge Norcross had taken
this oath he was escorted to his seat
by Attorney General Stoddard and
Commissioner Bartine.
Taskar l.. Oddie. the new Governor
was then called to his feet by Justice
Sweeney and the same oath was
taken by Mr.. Oddie.
At the conclusion Of the admin
istration Of this oath. Justice Sweeney
asked that the other officers elect
stand and take the same oath. The
following new officers were then
sworn to perform the duties of their
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1911-01-02
\ RID OFFERED
ARRIVED SUNDAY

3Tr and Mrs Charles Norcross ar
I'd in this city Sunday. They Will
E<e up their home with Judge Nor
oss for a time or until they are
)used in a home OF their own. Mr..
Norcross is the appointed secretary
+. Governor Oddie.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1911-01-02
FIREMEN NOTICE

Warren Engine Hook and Ladder
{ Dmpany request the presence of all
is members at the Engine House
I is (Monday) evening Business Of
/ iportance.
Committee of Arrangements.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1911-01-02
NEW YEARS HERE

Mr.. and Mrs A. f. Manning OF
| emo. spent the New Year in this
c ". being the guests of their daught-
{ Mrs ]. Van Nagel.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1911-01-02
UP FROM RENO

J. w. Connella. OF Reno is spend
ing few days in this city. He is
also looking over the political field
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1911-01-02
AT MINDEN

Mrs. J.. p Meder and son Ross
of this city, spent New Years day
with Horace Meder and wife at
Minden
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1911-01-02
FROM GARDNERVILLE

Miss Emma Larsen, of Gardner
vile is visiting friends in this city.
Will Wilson departed for Reno
this morning after a short visit in
this city.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1911-01-02
FROM RENO

Miss Irene Cousins, OF Reno. i
visiting friends in this city
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1911-01-02

George Tranter. wife and baby.
came oyer from Reno yesterday and
spent the day with the old folks.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1911-01-02

EARkLEY KEEPS THE BEST
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1911-01-02

Only the BEST at BARKLEY'S
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1911-01-02

Only the BEST at BARKLEYS
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1911-06-17
ST. PAUL MINI SATURDAY JUNE l. 1911
WAR on PH0SSY JAW
Frightful Disease That Attacks
the Match Workers.
Caused by the Absorption Of Phos-
Phorous Through the Teeth or
Gums and Aqonizing Death
Often Results.

Washington I'm 1909 the American
Association for Labor Legislation, in
cooperation with the United States
bureau of labor. investigated the
match industry In America, and in
May, 1910. the result was published
In Bulletin Sc of the bureau of labor.
The investigation showed that
"phossy jaw has attacked large num-
bers of match workers, and that IS
per cent. Of all employed in the match
industry are liable to contract the
disease, while IS per cent. of the
women, and SO per cent. Of the chill
dren are so exposed. And the list
of victims is growing month by
month.
The disease is caused by the ABSORB
ton of PHOSPHORUS through the teeth
or gums. Inflamm alton is set Up,
which extends along the Jaw, killing
the teeth and bones. : The gums be-
come swollen and purple. the teeth
loosen and drop out, and the jaw
bones decompose, passing away in
nauseating pus,. which sometimes
breaks through the neck in the form
of an abscess. or oozes into the
mouth.
When the disease is once estab
1ished, a surgical operation is usually
the only means of arresting it. En-.
tire jaws have been cut out, and agon.
izing deaths occasionally result. The
stencil from the decomposing bones
is indescribable, and is so nauseating
that dentists and physicians alike
avoid patients. suffering rom "phossy
Jaw" -. ~
There are several cheap and harm
less : substitutes or the poisonous
phosphorus. Probably the cheapest
and best of them is sesquisulphide of
phosphorus, an invention of French
chemists, the patent being owned un-
til recently in this country by the
Diamond Match compar..'. This com,
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1911-06-17

pany, following its promise to the
United States bureau Of labor, grant
ed the use Of the patent to other
manufacturers at cost price. But a
cry of monopoly" was raised that
threatened the SUCCESS of legislation
against the poison. The Association
for Labor Legislation theh induced
the Diamond company to assign it's
patent to three trustees-Charles p.
Neill, commissioner of labor; E. R.
A. Seligman, professor Of Columbia
university, and Jackson H. Ralston,
attorney for the American Federation
Of Labor. As even this extraordinary
step did not satisfy some people, the
owners were induced to cancel the
patent in order that "phossy jaw"
might be abolished.
Realizing the terrible merace to the
health, comfort and safety of the
match workers; realizing the menace
to public safety afforded by easy ac-
cess to SO deadly a poison; knowing
the unanimous experience of leading
European countries. that has led them
absolutely to prob ibit the use Of the
poison; and knowing Low readily,
available are cheap and harmless:
substitutes, the Association for, Labor
Legislation urges that the use If
white phosphorus in match compost
ton be restrained by means Of q
rrohibitive tax.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1911-06-17

takes exactly a day of 12 hours Cor
the contents Of the top jar to be emp
tied completely into the lowest. AS
the water steadily rises in this last
receptacle the float points to the hour
marked on the indicator.
The archaic time guage was first
erected about 1924 A. D. It has a
history full Of Incidents; it has been
DESTROYED many times during inya-
sions from without and riots within
the city. But it has always been re-
stored, SO that today, in spite Of the
advances made in mechanical methods
Of measuring time, we find the old
water clock in practical use as It was
800 years ago. For at intervals dur
ing the day (more or less) correct
time is exhibited on board outside
the building and the native Chinese
are quite content to pin their faith
to this unique servant of old Father
time.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1911-06-17
Waited so Years for Paw

San Francisco, Cal After waiting
60 years. AsG. Lafferty, California
pioneer, 80 years old, will be recon-
pensed by the state Of California for
mules and supplies advanced Califor-
MIA soldiers who fought under Captain
Liscom In the Indian outbreak in
Trinity county In 1851. For 20 years
he saw his claim turned down by one
legislature after another. Once It
passed both houses. but was vetoed by
tie governor
In addition to his loss Of fortune he
became crippled, suffering an injury
which cost him an arm. and not long
ago his house burned down. The ST.
900 which the state will now give him
includes no interest He did not ask
that.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1911-06-17

sack of flour originally worth SIS was
the outcome of an election bet in
Austin, New. This town was holding
an election to decide the matter as
TO whether it would incorporate. On
one side of the question was a man
named Gridley, shown in the picture.
and on the other was one Herrick.
Gr1dley agreed chat if the election
went against him, he would carry on
his shoulder sack of flour and
keep step to the tune of *tOld John
Brown" played by a fife and drum
band trailing after him, the line Of
march being from one side Of the town
to the other. Herrick agreed to do
the same thing If the question was de-
*cided contrary to his hopes, only the
band was to play Dixie" There was
deal of war time feeling mixed up
in the matter.
Gridley's side lost out and so there
was time set for him to pay his elec-
tom bet
After he had delivered the goods,
Gr1dley at once offered to buy the flour
back for $25 and Herrick at once took
him up. At this point Mr. Armstrong.
VINO at that time was citizen Of
the place, offered to give $50 for the
trophy, falling in with Herricks prop
osition to turn the money over to the
fund OF the United States Sanitary
commission. This was the start Of
the movement that ultimately ended
in swelling the charitable fund to ST.
100000 throughout the country.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1911-06-17
RARE RELIC OF CIVIL WAR
Picture Of Sack Of Flour, Which Was
Used to Raise the Sum
Of 100000.

Sycamore, Ill.-Of all the wartime
pictures, probably there are few rarer
pictures than the accompanying print
which has been preserved by s. T.
Armstrong Of this place. The sack Of
hour shown on the shoulder of the
man In the picture was used to raise
more than million dollars for the
famous sanitary commission. organ
lied by DR.. Henry w. Bellows, Boston,
during the last years of the Civil war.
The object of the commission was to
relieve suffering among Union SOL
diers OF the northern army.
The scheme to raise funds for the
commission by selling and reselling q
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1911-06-17
More Dogs in France.

Paris.-There are more dogs in
France than most countries. Thus It
appears that to one thousand inhab-
itants there are Is dogs in France and
only SO in England, 81 in Germany and
II in Sweden. Still hydrophobia is
extremely rare in the Department Of
the Seine, the last case observed dat
ing back to the year 1905 DR.. Martel
says this good state of things has been
brought about by the law for killing
not only every mad dog, but also for
killing every dog any mad dog may
have bitten or played with. But since
this law cannot work out to perfection
the French also exterminate all stray
dogs.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1911-06-17
No Longer Have Small Feet.

Boston, Mass.-Women's feet are
growing larger. A Massachusetts, shoe
manufacturer is authority for the as
sertion. He says few years ago the
average feminine American buyer Of
footgear asked for No. 4. Nova
days most women take a No. s or a
No. 6, and in some cases, it is whis-
pered, even larger sizes. The width
I is greater. too. The man Of lasts and
pegs thinks the increasing activity
of women in the last few years and
their taller stature. vouched for by In
vestigators, responsible for the pass
ing Of small feet
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1911-06-17
UNIQUE TINE PIECE
Cantonese Still Content With
Archaic Water Clock.
Among the Quaint Survivors Of An
other Age Is This Primitive
Form Of Time Register ~
and Hour Glass.

Canton, China.-Threading the mar
row, dark, winding streets of Canton
1t Is easy for the traveller to imagine
that he has been suddenly transported
into some forgotten century. There
is no large city visited by the tourist
that Is so entirely native in its aspect
that is so entirely immersed in it's
own peculiar civilization. Canton
looks practically the same today as
1t must have looked nearly six CEN
turtles ago when the celebrated Vene-
tian adventurer, Marco Polo, visited
it and wrote his vivid descriptions Of
Its many curiosities. Among the
quaint survivals of another age the
famous water clock must take prom
1nent place. This is primitive form
Of time register and hour glass
worked by water.
To visit it the stranger makes his
way along the picturesque and crowd
ed street Of the double gateway in
the old city. Here are the largest
and most fashionable book stores, and
it is this street that is the most
favorable haunt of the literati. The
double gateway itself pierces Sec
ton of very fine old wall dating
from the seventh or eighth century
and above it is seen the curious cree
ton in which the Slepsylra. or water
clock, Is housed.
This consists Of four large copper
jars mounted on steps one above the
other in such fashion that when the
top one is filled the water flows very
slowly, drop by drop, into the next one
and then on into the lowest In this
last one is float to which is at
tached an indicator or measure. It