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were mentioned by name in the DOUGLAS GRANDl Masquerade and Theatrical THE HEAVENS IN JANUARY SENATOR'S LIFE ONE OF LEADERSHIP I (By Dr. C. 8. Brainin of the Columbia FAVORABLE TIME TO STUDY PEERLESS VENUS RESEMBLANCES TO THE EARTH 41 ZhS rSPONDING He Came to 'Nevada Newlands was ambitious. He was wealthy, his standing at the bar was of the highest, and he had been very close to a congressional nomination in California.

But the Stockton conven tion created such dissension in the ranks of his party' that he must have seen the impossibility of winning an election in that state. At any rate he had already acquired large interests in Nevada and in 1888 he came to this state and made his home here. No one doubted his purpose and it was generally understood and commented on in the newspapers of the Coast that Newlands had set his eyes on the con- gresional Beat from this state. It was intimated, even, that he had left Call fornia to become a senator. But Sen ator Newlands was willing to wait.

In 1892, through the rearrangement of parties in this state, his opportunity came and he was elected representa tive. His subsequent career in Nevada politics is touched upon in another column. For yeais he easily dominated, the Councils of his party and in 1908 it' was Newlands who practically gave this state's delegation at Denver to Wiliam Jennings Bryan, for New lands was always- a close friend to Bryan and had a high admiration for him. Was Twice Married Senator Newlands was twice mar ried. Two daughters by his first wife survive him Mrs.

Edith Newlands Johnston of Santa Barbara, CaU and Mrs. Charles E. Johnston of Jamlca Island. Kittrey Point, Maine. The third 11 u- I irr jr.

1 "EeachinSfortheMoon 'AN ARTCBArTjPICTURCi i "A whirlwind of action and a riot, of fun, and typically Fairbanks, de- scribes the new Douglas Fairbanks film, "Reaching for the Moon," Fair- bank's latest Paramount picture which daughter Frances, became the wife oflour pleasure a notable array of plan- is the special attraction at the Grand Magnificent settings and an extraor-theatre tonight. With New York and dinary supporting cast including such (Continued from page ons) the war days. At the age of nineteen, Newlands was sent to Tale and spent a year and a half therfc, but the self-reliance that had been taught him during the civil strife made him impatient of the academical course and he decided to go to the heart of things, the national capital. He matriculated at Columbian College law school at in 1869, but was admitted to the bar of the supreme court of the District of Columbia before graduation and almost immediately started for California. Wins His Way in California Possessed of a fine presence, re markably handsome, always well dressed and "with a genial manner, it was not long before he had made his way into society and had obtained a fine practice at the bar.

For a time he was associated with the famous Hall McAllister, then the undisputed leader of the California bar. Subsequently he became the law partner of William Herrin, then one of the noted corpora tion lawyers of the Golden state and subsequently and at present chief coun sel of the Southern Pacific Company When Senator Sharon, of Nevada be came a real resident of California, with a magnificent country home at Bel mont, Newlands became his law, ad viser on many matters and he was liked and pushed forward, too, by W. C. Ralston, president, of the Bank of California and the most powerful financier on the Coast. In this way, Newlands became interested In Nevada matters and the Comstock.

Prominent Law and Society He had much to do with the drawing of the contracts and the law part of the financing of the Palace hotel in 1875 and 1876. With the failure of the Bank of California in 1876 and the death of Ralston, financial control of many of the bank's enterprises as well as the bank itself passed to Senator Sharon and D. O. Mills. Newlands was already deep in their confidence, and was by this time recognized as himself one of the great lawyers of California, His marriage to one of Senator Sharon's daughters made him one of the social leaders of the brilliant- inner circle of San Francisco's prominent people.

The law and politics were at that time inseparable in California and it was natural that Newlands, a gifted speaker and with a faculty for" making and retaining friends, should become a partisan. His birth and associations made him a Democrat. There was still a strong division in the Democratic party between the Northern and Southern Democrats which in California was intensified by the feeling that had arisen when Senator Broderick had been killed In a duel by Judge Terry scarce twenty years before. Newlands was happily placed. He did not allow his Southern birth to interfere with his Northern friendships and he went easily into the innner councils of his party.

The Constitution of 1879, He opposed the, adoption of the constitution' of 1879 in California which put him out of harmony with the New Constitution party, to which many members of the Southern wing of the Democrats, led by David S. Terry, had gone, but, With the election of George C. Perkins by the Republicans as governor, the Democratis of all wings came together and for a time there was harmony. 1 Then came the famous Stockton convention of 1886. This was dominated by Stephen M.

White, afterward United States senator, and by the anti -railroad Democrats. No less a personage than Stephen J. Field, associate justice of the United States supreme court, the one Democrat named by President Lincoln to that court, was read out of the Democratic party by the convention and with him the bolt fell on his friends, Francis G. Newlands and Lieutenant-Governor John T. Daggett, who, by the way, was a former Ne-vadan, having been a mining superintendent at Aurora in 1865.

Both Lieut. von Bredow of the German army I but died a number of years ago leaving one daughter. It is interesting to know that Senator Newlands moved every possible influence to get his grand daughter out of Germany when the war began but was unable to do so. His second wife, who survives him and was with him when he died, was the daughter of Hall McAllister, whose memory is. still famous in the law an nals of California.

THOMPSON, HEAD OF RUSSIA. BACK A XT ATT V-mo BAOT TV DC I Gov. R. L. Beeckman of Rhode Island, who- left here the latter part "of Oc tober to visit the American forces in France and to convey to them a per sonal message of greeting from Presi dent Wilson, arrived here today on a British liner.

On the same vessel was William B. Thompson, head of the American Red Cross mission to Russia, who is re turning to the United States to make a report of the conditions in that coun try with reference to work of his or ganization. Thomas Wr. Lamont of J. P.

Morgan Co. and Sir Frederick Edward Smith, attorney-general Great Britain, were also among passengers. for the TINGE HAS PARIS (Cxrtinued rrom page ene) received a Christmas present. No American soldier in France has been overlooked, as the Red Cross pro vided gifts for all of them. The Amer ican ambulance at Neuilly has a Christmas tree for the patients and the other American hospitals provided din ners and entertainment.

The Amer ican field service gave a dinner to for mer njembers last night at their hold headquarters. RED CROSS IN DECIDED AMERICAN Moon PJmms Last Or. NiwK 12 Ui 1st. Qr.l9feb. Full M.

26th. The heavens this month present for ets and fixed stars. On our map we are able to show the location of two of the brightest planets, Jupiter and Saturn; but the brightest of them all is Venus, ajjd, though setting just a little too early to be shown on our nine o'clock map, she can easily be recognized in the southwestern sky for several hours after sunset- Now is a particularly favorable time to observe and study this latter planet. for on the fourth of the month it will be at its maximum of brightness. This will probably be a new idea to some of our readers that planets change their brightness but it is true, and the entire phenomenon is extremely in teresting in the case of Venus.

Only two of our regular celestial bodies are brighter than Venus, and these are the two monarchs of the sky, the Sun and the Moon. Sometimes a comet which is brighter, comes as a transcient visitor, but it does not stay long to compete with Venus. At certain times she can be seen in the daytime, even when the Sun is well up above the hori he- It ia gaid that the lleht of Venus is strong enough to make objects cast perceptible shadows. In the absence of the Moon and other extraneous sources of light, it seems quite possi ble. Is Venus Inhabited? In spite of all the talk that there has been about the inhabitability of Mars, it really seems that of all the planets In the solar system it is Venus on winch the conditions are most like those which exist on the Earth.

For one thing, the size of Venus is very nearly tnat of the Earth, the mean 7m llie ihe planet is not very accurately known but is probably about four-fifths that of the Earth. Nearly the same ratio seems to hold for the density of the material making up the planet and for the strength of the gravitation on its surface. ine reason wny these tnings are not known with the accuracy which we are accustomed to expect from the astronomicfolk is because computations of mass can be made with greatest accuracy when the planet has a satellite rotating about it. Since neither Mercury nor Venus has such moons of their their, masses have had to be calculated from the disturbances or perturbations which their gravitational attractions produce in the orbits of the neighboring planets. Surface conditions on Venus probably approach those on the Earth more nearly than on any other planet, because it seems to be established that water and water vapor exist I there.

Water is the great necessity for the maintenance of a form of life like that on the Earth, and In the case of Mars the best scientific evidence seems to be entirely against the presence of that indispensable form of matter, at least to any appreciable extent, on that planet However, the evidence is all in favor of there being plenty of it on Venus and probably more even than on the Earth. While the spectroscopic results are not conclusive, the appearance of the disk and the presence of an illuminated ring about the planet at the time of transit across the face of the Sun are quite convincing. Several observers report having seen markings the surface of Venus, but all such "observations are open to grave doubt. Observation of the planet is very difficult, both because of its nearness to the Sun and because of its heavy atmosphere. 7 a offering, and one of the most preten- tious yet issued from the Paramount Artcraft studios.

The reproduction of the Venetian settings are well done, with picturesque and romantic gondolas- well known players as Frank Cam-peau, Eileen Percy and Eugene Ormonde, make this film an exceptional attraction. Tonight's performances are scheduled for 6:30, 8:15 and 9:30 o'clock. called forth another appreciative chorus from the youngsters and host of khaki-clad soldiers standing in the rear, some of them still covered with the mud of the training grounds, grinned as they heard the children shout. The only reason any soldier of the division was absent from the celebration was because there wasn't room for him to crowd in. For it was the men themselves provided the bulk of the money and they naturally were eager to see the children being made happy by the soldiers Each of these gifts had been intended to fill as nearly as possible the heart's desire of the individual child and as quickly as the child's name was called from the box containing the present the smiling, bashful, young children of France walked up and received it Then Santa Claus' assistants who were certain designated soldiers, distributed the candy, fruit and small toys to all, There were entertainments of a similar nature throughout the army zone on Christmas eve while the fes tivities were planned for Christmas day at some places.

The men themselves, in addition to the presents they received from relatives and friends many from other sources, such as the Red Cross and the tobacco fund, which latter distributed Quantities of "smokes' on behalf of many netsij. Despite the fact' that there was a turkey famine, many of the units managed to purchase a number of these "birds" in Franco, while others who were less fortunate were provided with chicken or goose, so that Christmas promised a day of "big eats" in the zone. Taken all in all, the American army is spending a real American Christmas in France. AMERICAN OFFICERS HURT IN AUTO WRECK WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY IN FRANCE, Monday, Dec. 24.

(By the Associated Press) Two commissioned officers and two sergeants of the American forces were badly hurt to night In an automobile accident A high powered military motor of the aviation section left the road and plunged over an embankment turning turtle and pinning them underneath BROOKLYN DODGERS TO TRAIN AT HOT SPRINGS NEW YORK. Dec. 25. The Brook lyn National League baseball team will again go to Hot Springs, for its spring training, it was announced to 'The recruits have been ordered to report there on March 18. A spring tour with the Boston Red Sox has been arranged.

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Chick The Perkins-Gulling Company FUNERAL DIRECT0I.8 Attendant Nioht or fPr Belting Italy as backgrounds, extraordinary film punches" are presented, inter spersed with flashes of real comedy. The story allowed spectacular treat ment, and Artcraft has produced it on a lavish scale, making it a notable (Continued from page ne) the headquarters town of the first division to land In French soil that the most elaborate entertainment was held, however. Because the church there was pretty small, the Y. M. C.

A. hut was During the after noon, the American officers and men worked hard erecting a gigantic Christmas tree and decorating it while sentries posted outside kept inquisitive youngsters at a safe distance. Finally the doors were opened and the procession filed in, each little French boy and girl dressed in his or her best and accompanied by the mother, or in the cases of little refugees, whose mothers and fathers are missing, by the woman who is caring for them. There was a tense air of expectancy until the lights were suddenly flashed on and the tree and Santa Claus revealed. The revelation, was the signal for a chorus of shrill, joyful cries from the assembled youngsters who were all eyes for the tree with its glittering tinsel set off here and there by the customary red, white, green and purple lights.

Crossed American and Frencb flags were numerously displayed and from every branch there hung boxes of eandy, jumping jacks with candy sticks, drums, dolls and other play things and a plentiful sprinkling of apples and oranges. I'iled high at the base of the tree were many boxes containing toy soldiers, guns, uniforms, tops, sewing sets, heavy woolen mittens, mufflers," warm-coats, dresses and shoes. Then the real Santa Claus, who in reality was nbne other than the French Interpreter at headquarters, stepped out His springing activity United States senator made their campaign direct to the people. A gentlemen's agreement was made, each candidate being pledged to be bound by the result of the direct vote, the election of United -States senators being at that time still one of the functions of the state legislature. The result of the popular vote was overwhelmingly in favor of Newlands and the legislature of 1909 returned him to the United States' senate.

In 1914 Senator Newlands on the Democratic ticket. Sam Piatt, Republican, and A. Grant Miller. Socialist, were opposing candidates in the first senatorial election held under the amendment to the federal constitution providing for the selection of United States senators by the direct vote of the people. Newlands won by a narrow margin over Piatt The term for which he was elected expires in 1921.

AMERICANS GIVE UP TO KRISS KRINGLE University Observatory Staff) OLD MAP above head WITH ITS COM- STAR AGNITCDB SATURN JUPITER 6H NEPTUNE ter of the Moon's orbital revolution. Another point of difference is in the phase of maximum brilliancy, which, the case of the Moon, is at the time of the full phase. But then the Moon distance from the earth hard ly changes, and it simply depends upon how much of the Moon's illumi nated hemisphere is turned toward the Earth. Venus changes her distance from twenty-six million miles at the new" to 160 million at the '-full" phase. As a result, what she may gain in brightness as the phase grows, is first diminished and finally counter balanced and overcome by the loss due to increasing distance from the The brightest Venus for us is just before the quarter phase Is attained.

when the crescent is rather like that of a moon five days old- (Continued rrom page ene) gress will have to deal. Shaughnessy in the East Shaughnessy at present is in the East where he was called, together with F. Bartine, chairman of the state rail road commission, to give testimony on matters affecting the proposed long and short haul transportation bill. Chief Justice McCarran has had senatorial ambitions for sorpe time and was defeated for the? nomination last year by Senator Key Pittman. Many believe he intended being Senator Newlands opponent in the primary election of 1920.

Election Next Year I Attorney-General Thatcher and the governor also are warm personal friends and many of the former's inti mates believe that he will be the governor's choice. Whether or not That cher would accept the post is problema tical "in view of his announcement sometime ago that he Intends to retire from the political field when his pres ent term of office expires. In making an appointment the governor undoubt edly will select a man who will be will ing to make the race at the polls next year and one whom he believes will be reasonably certain of election. Ordinarily Nevada would not hold a senatorial election till 1920 but the cenator's death creates a situation analagous to that brought about by the dcth of Gcorrre S. Nixon.

At that time Tasker L. Oddie appointed the late W. A. Massey to serve during the time Intervening till the next election. At the polls Senator Massey was defeated by Key Pittman, the candidates mak ing the campaign under a gentlemen's agreement to abide by the result.

Silver Party Candidate Senator Newlands began his career in Nevada in 1892 when he first was elected to congress, running as a Silver party candidate. It was a four-cor nered fight that year, the other candi dates being William Woodburn, father of the present United States attorney on the Republican ticket; Gen. J. C. Hagerman, now bailiff of the federal court, Democrat; C.

H. Gardiner, Pro hibition. The vote stood Newlands 7171; Woodburn 2295; Hagerman 345; Gardiner sixty-seven. In 1894 Newlands again was a candidate for congress, again running on the Silver ticket. Again it was a four-cornered fight and again Newlands was successful, defeating H.

F. Bartine, Re- his closest opponent, was 1807, His Silver Campaigns Two years later, in 1896, Newlands was 'a candidate for reelection on a ticket which combined the. Silver party and Democrats. He was elected by an overwhelming majority, the vote stand ing. Newlands 6529 M.

J. Davis (Rep.) 1319; James C. Doughty (Peo.) 1948. In 1898 Newlands was a candidate again on the combination Silver-Democratic ticket and defeated Thomas Wren, his only opponent, who was the People's party candidate. The vote was wewianas otxn; wren 3111.

Newlands' last campaign for repre sentative in congress was in 1900 when his opponent was E. S. Farrington, now federal judge for the ninth circuit In that year the combination party of which Newlands was the candidate was the same but the candidates appeared on the ballot as Democratic-Silver candidates whereas in the two previous campaigns they were designated as Silver-Democrats. Newlands was re-elected, the vote being New-lands 5975; Farrington 4190. Direct to the People The state legislature of 1983 elected Newlands as United States senator to succeed John P.

Jones, Rep. In 1908 Senator Newlands and P. I Flanigan were opposing candidates. Flanigan running on the Republican ticket It was the first in the history of the (state that opposing candidates for SPECULATION RIEE ON NEW SENATOR These Things We Wish You- The rotation period, or length or publican, B. F.

Riley, Democrat, and Venus's day, is, therefore, not very J- C. Doughty, People's party. New-well known, and it is impossible to lands' plurality that year over Bartine, Come once more the happiest season of all the year, when petty strife and the daily grind are all forgotten in the joys of Christmas and New Tear We take this opportunity to thank you sincerely for our success during the year just past, assuring you that we shall endeavor, through our values, styles, and service, to merit your continuous patronage. and to wish you all happiness, prosperity and good will of fellow-men those things which make life worth liv-; ing not only now, but throughout long years to come. May AM the Joy and -v Happiness of Christmastime Be Yours in Abundance L.

L. Gilcrease tell definitely what the temperature conditions pn the surfce are. The probability Is, however, that no ex tremes of temperature exist there and that conditions are quite fit for the existence of human life. That is about all that can be said. The Phases of Venus The person who has not the good fortune to possess a telescoDe will hardly suspect that Venus passes through a series of phases very much like those of the Moon.

Venus Is not self-illumlnous, and her appearance from the Earth will depend upon the relative positions of the Sun and Earth. ne orbit of Venus about the Sun lies within that of the Earth; so that we have what' we may call a "new Venus when the latter is exactly between us and the Sun, the entire illuminated face of the planet being turned away from the Earth. 'When Venus is on the opposite side of the Sun from us we may call it ull' Venus, for the whole Of the illuminated face is turned toward us. Between these limiting positions we have intermediate phases. Of course, we cannot carry the analogy with the Moon too far, for we must bear tn mind the difference between the two cases.

When Venus Is "full" it is near the Sun and Invisible because of the Sun's light, where as the full Moon is in opposition to the Sun. The difference is due. to the fact that the Earth, nd not the Sun, is the cen- Golden Hotel Grill Rear Hotel Lobby -Now Under Hotel Management 142 8irra SL Phone 231 Reno,.