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The Daily Appeal from Carson City, Nevada • 1

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The Daily Appeali
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Carson City, Nevada
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Carson City, Nevada, SATtatexY EvENfiNG, May 5 cents a Copy No. 122 FUNERAL 3 mtrsr firf rtr In frnn nn Hirnmn B. S. DICKERSON Hi 1 at Reno Next Monday The funeral arrangements for the last sad rites over the remains of the late Governor Sparks have about been completed. It has been decided that the body will lie in state during Sunday at the Elks Home, Reno, the funeral taking place Monday.

The body will be removed to the Elks' Home this afternoon at 4 o'clock under guard of the officers of the State Police, who will mount a guard of honor under command of Captain Cot. The body will lie in state all day Sunday under the guard of honor and may be viewed by the public during that time. Attorney General Stoddard has charge of the arrangements for the State officials, and Capt. Cox of the military features. The Elks will officiate at the funeral proper at the request of the family.

Governor's staff, state police and representatives from public bodies will form the funeral cortage, to start from the Elks' Home. Special trains will probably be run from Virginia city and Carson City Monday and from points on the Southern Pacific railroad. It is planned to close a.U business in Reno during the time of the funeral and as the state offices are closed it is probable the county courts will also be adjourned until Tuesday morning. On account of the consideration de sired to be shown to Mrs. Sparks, the funeral will be held one day sooner than ordinary.

It was felt that she should not be required to remain under the strain and suspense before the time for the funeral longer than is absolutely necessary, and that Monday will give ample time to complete arrangements for all who desire to OAKLAND May 23 This morning a frightful disaster occurred in this city in which, twenty men were frightfully injured arid probably every on will die. Thousands of people had assembled to witness the starting on its flight of an airship which had been constructed here. The event was a demonstration trial trip had been looked forward to as an affair of great importance, as its success meant much for local people who were interested. The airship was a ponderous affair 400 feet long, carrying 500,000 cubic feet of gas and was propelled by a five-horse power gas engine. The start was made as scheduled and for tinie looked it as if the problem of navigating the air had been solved.

The ship, had risen to a considerable distance when suddenly a terrible explosion occurred which precipitated its occupants to the earth, a jumbled mass of bleeding humanity. Panic reigned and terror overwhelmed the spectators. Men, women and children fainted and for a time great confusion made a terrible scene. All of the twenty occupants of the craft, except a few operators, were distinguished men who were to try its merits and upon the success of the demonstration, determined the extent they would subscribe for stock to further perfect the air-going machine. IS NOW GOVERNOR Lieutenant-Governor Elect is to Be Chibf ifiisiraby Virtiib of Death of Governor Highwaymen at Work Near Reno Monday afternoon state officials, the Ibe present.

RENO, May 23. At 1:30 o'clock this morning three masked men entered the Old Kirk road house between this city and Moano Springs, held up the proprietors, a man and a woman, blew the safe open, and secured $980 in coin. The trio immediately made their escape and up to a late hour this afternoon had not been apprehended. During the affair the burglars severely beat two Japanese who were at the place. The state police, sheriff and city officers were notified and are now scouring the country for the highwaymen.

ELECTION MONDAY For Two School Trustees Will b3 Held at the School House An election for school trustees will be held at the public school building next Monday to elect two trustees one long term and one 3hort term. Although on the surface everything winnins Athletes Meet To-Day The eighth annual track and field meet of the Nevada Academic Athletic Association took place on the athletic field of the University this afternoon and teams from the Goldfield, Reno, Sparks, Elko, Winnemucca, Carson and Las Vegas high schools in Nevada and the Susanville high school of Cal-i ifornia, competed for honors, and the team of the Nevada high seems to be quiet it is claimed that schools will be given a beautiful sil- more than usual interest is being ver loving cup as a trophy. If the taken, yet no particular question is at Susanville school should win, the issue. members of that team will only be al- Two tickets are in the field, Dr. C.

lowed the honor of winning and the W. Von Radesky for lone term and trophy will be given to the highest Thomas Leary for short term are on Nevada team, as the meet is held for one ticket and they are opposed by Nevada high schools only and the Cali G. E. Kitzmeyer for long term and fornia high school athletes are only John Catton for short term. allowed to enter by the courtesy of All four are good men, any one of those at the head of the academic whom if elected will undoubtedly do league.

his duty well and It is a case of suit -7- o-c yourself in the choice. MURDERER ARRIVES George Williams, the Piute Indian, sentenced to be hanged at the state prison on. August 7th, was brought to this city last evening and lodged in the state prison. Serious Cutting Affray at Sparks SPARKS, May 23. This morning a men had a dispute over the running of serious cutting affray occurred at the an engine, and becoming angered shops at this place which may result in the death of one man.

W. A. Moore severely stabbed and cut W. H. Thorne with a pocket knife.

The two Moore drew a knife from his pocket and proceeded to carve Thorne, with the result that the latter is seriously wounded. WILLIAM RILEY DAVIS FOLLOWS HIS CHIEF Private Secretary to the Late Governor Answers Final Call. Third State Official to Be Taken This Year Don S. Dickerson, Lieutenant Governor, elect by virtue of the death of Governor John Sparks yesterday, became Nevada's chief magistrate and will without doubt, prove an honor to the state whose destiny he controls. An evidence of the personality of the man is found in the Democratis state convention held here in 1906.

He came from White Pine county as a delegate. He was placed in nom ination for Lieutenant Governor and Lera Allen, then the Lieutenant Governor of the State, was nominated in opposition. Though he made no contest he won the fight easily and in the campaign that followed even his Re publican enemies conceded that his work was one of the important factors in learing the Democratic party to victory in the fall of To his duties as chief executive of the state, Governor Dickerson will bring the benefit of a most varied experience. As a former county official of White Pine county he understands perfectly the relations of the counties in their dealings with the state. His experience as county clerk perfectly equips him to oversee intelligently the auditing department of the state's affairs.

His services as a volunteer in the Spanish-American war gives him an intimate grip on military and police affairs. His work as a practical miner, and personal knowledge of unionism for he suffered inoarceration in an Idaho "bullpen" puts him in sympathetic touch with the largest individual class of workers in the state, while his holdings of mining property and real estate and business interests will lend a conservative tinge to all his official actions. In all the history of the state probably there has never been a man who entered upon the duties of the gubernatorial office so splendidly equipped in every way in mind and character and experience to fulfill completely the functions of the office. Miss Amy Howe returned yesterday afternoon from Mills College and will spend the summer with her parents in this city. YOU CAN HAVE THE WORLD AT YOUR FEET by attiring yourself in handsome apparel made to your own individual measures and special instructions by She International tmmk Tailor Co.

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DAY'S Today at six minutes to twelve 9 o'clock William Riley Davis, private secretary to the late Governor Sparks, followed his chief into the unknown, after a painful illness lasting over eight days. Mr. Davis had not been in good health for some time and a week ago yesterday took to his bed. He suffered from hemorrhage of the, stom--ach, and everything known to me-'i- After following ranching for a number of years he was elected recorder of Lyon county. This office he held for four conseccutive terms.

In 1894 he was appointed deputy state treasurer under state treasurer Westerfield. In 1898 when the late Reinhold Sadler was elected governor Mr. Davis accepted the position of private secretary to the governor. This he held during the term of Sadler and when Governor Sparks was elected the cal science was done to relieve tir first time he was reappointed to the sufferer. Several days ago he le-vived to quite a noticeable extent and it was thought that he had better than fighting chance to recover.

But a relapse followed and since that time he has been gradually but surely sinking. Thursday he lapsed into unconsciousness and every effort to rally him proved unavailing. Yesterday he motioned to his brother and showed by his actions that he desired to say something. The patient made several attempts but was unable to make himself understood to those around him. It is probable that he wished to inquire of the condition of the late GoVernor Sparks, to whom he was devotedly attached.

He died without the knowledgt that his friend had gone before into the unknown. Riley Davis was born in Indiana, in October, 1840. In 1862 he came to Nevada and entered the ranching position, owing to his excellent abili nes. Again ne was appointed upon the second election of the late gov ernor, which office he retained up to the time of his death. By the death of Riley Davis two state offices have been left vacant in two days.

Deceased is survived by a brother, C. N. Davis, of this city, a daughter, Miss Bertha Davis who made her home with her father in this ctiy, a son, John Davis, who has been attending the State University at Reno, a half sister living in Kansas and a half brother living in Oregon. Other more distant relatives also survive. Mr.

Davis was known throughout the entire state, having been identified with public life for a number of years. He was a man of a kindly disposition and had a wide circle of friends and admirers. The funeral will be held from the late residence of the deceased on next POLICY OUTLINED Cherry Creek, May 22, 190S. My policy as governor of Nevada will be to administer the affairs of the state as I would my own private busi- ness. to labor at all times for opening up and development of the resources of this state, to encourage and foster every legitimate industry within our borders, to encourage the investment of capital by guaranteeing it the best protection of the law, to work to bring closer together the employer and employe, placing both upon exactly the same plain, to treat as criminals all violators of the law, and to recognize no man or set of men as being immune from the letter of the law by reason of position or numbers.

D. S. DICKERSON. STRANGERS This Means VICTORIOUS; Y6u! Local Team Last Night i Lose Sharp Contest 1 On next Monday the school election vcill ho Violrl in ttiia ritv arA if tO ColdfielderS i is the dnty of all to cast a ballot Ow ing to the fact that the funeral of the The basket ball game last evening! late Governor Sparks takes place in business with his brother, C. N.

Davis. Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock CHARLES RICH IS BETTER Today the condition of Charles Rich shows a flight improvement. The pa tient had a comparativtly good night and the attending physician and nurse give this afternoon as their opinion if he survives tonight and shows no backset there will be hope for his re covery. o-o St. Peter's Church Fifth Sunday after Easter; 8 a.

m.holy communion; 10 a. Sunday school; 11 a. morning prayer and sermon: "The Church as a Spiritual Organization evening prayer and memorial sermon for those who lost their lives in the country's defense. Everybody welcome. STILL SERIOUS The condition of Joe Josephs, super- intendant of the State Orphans' Home, is still serious and reports from his bedside this afternoon are to the effect that there is practically no change in his condition.

TROUBLE SETTLED All demands of Pelton, the man who instituted action for the appointment of a receiver for the bank of Rawhide have been met and the affairs of the bank adjusted. The petition asking for a receiver will be dismissed. 0-0 Mrs. Bell and daughter, Barbara, returned yesterday morning from California. called forth a large and enthusiastic crowd and the games were highly en joyable.

The preliminary game between two halves of the Carson girls' teams was a lively one while it lasted. Minnie Gallagher threw the first goal for the Blues and Gladys Hofer carried off the honors in that respect for the Whites. The main feature of the evening, the game between the Goldfield high school team and the local team, cre ated much interest as it was evenly contested, although in the end the visitors proved victorious and car ried away the laurels from the local team. The line-up of the Goldfield was as follows: Kennedy and Ruse, forwards; Hampton and Burke, guards; Henley, center; Johnson and Harrington, substitutes. The Carson men were: Williams, center; Kewley and Heidenger, forwards; Day and Whit-taker, guards; Pike, substitute.

The score at the end of the first half stood 14 to 9 in favor of Carson, but in the second half the visitors had become more accustomed to the slippery floor and soon made the score even. At the end of the game the count was 18 to 18 and it was necessary to play off the tie. The result was that Goldfield won the first two points necessary for victory. The game was good natured throughout and the various plays were vo ciferously applauded by the spectators. At the completion of the game the pupils of the Carson high school es corted the visiting lads to the high school building where a dainty repast was served and an entertaining pro gram was rendered for the edification of the guests.

o-o Reno on that date those who intend attending the last rites should vote before the special leaves in the morning'. As the polls will be open at 8 o'clock there will be ample time for all those who wish to go to Reno to cast their ballots. This fact should not be overlooked and those who anticipate leaving the city should make it a point to attend to this matter. Nobe Jellerson has returned from a visit to San Francisco. Mr.

and Mrs. J. L. Hogue and daugh ter arrived in this city yesterday after noon from San Francisco and will make this city their home. A Rawhide man yesterday caused the arrest in Reno of Robert Neasuer and Miss Mcintosh on a charge of embezzlement.

P. A. English of Chicago, was an arrival this morning. E. Armstrong of Sacramento, Is-transactng business in this city.

F. D. Everett of San Francisco, is spending the day inthis city. D. J.

Hager of San Francisco, is a Carson visitor. The water system at Minden was put in operation last Tuesday and work to the best of satisfaction. It is reported that things in a mining way are picking up at Buckskin and that camp will yet draw considerable attention. CORONOR'S JURY No new facts have developed in the Peek murder case in Reno and remain substantially the same as published in the Appeal last evening. This afternoon an inquest is being held and it is thought a verdict charg ing Peek with murder will be brought CO TO Burlinotons FOR ALL YOUR FOOTOEACi fc The Latest in Stylo The Best in Quality The Lowest in Prico In..

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