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DAILY NEVADA STATE JOURNAL
RENO, NEVADA, SUNDAY MORNING JULY 6, 1902.
VOL. LVIII No. 82.

RENO'S CARNIVAL CLOSES IN A BLAZE OF GLORY

CARNIVAL is over like all other mundane things are fated to be. It was a success in nearly every particular and in some particulars was a success most brilliant, exceeding the anticipations of even those whose hopes were most fond.

Inclement weather through a portion of the festivities was the only cause militating against the street fair.

MAGNIFICENT PARADE.

Visitors from California and other Coast States say [illegible] that the parade Friday noon was the prettiest that the west has ever witnessed. It was marvel of beauty and was comprehensive in its makeup. Under the wise direction of Grand Marshall Ryan no detail had been overlooked and there was no delay there was no complaint regarding the [illegible] of the [illegible] ... there was no break in the course of the procession.

The parade formed on Second and Sierra streets. A brief wait was occassioned by the non-arrival of the fireladdies, but no one complained.

At the head of the procession was Grand Marshall and his aides, Among the number was a platoon of Indian police from the reservation, under the redoubtable Captain Dave. Chief Constable Leeper was given a prominent place in the front rank.

The lady aides, who came next, rode black charges and were remarked for the able manner in which they controlled their steeds and the grace of the horsewomanship.

Governor Sadler and his staff rode next. The Governor was in citizen's attire but his staff wore the uniforms of the Nevada National guards of which the Governor is the Commander-in Chief.

The Comstock militia band was few in numbers but made amends in the excellence of music rendered.

Following the Band were two military companies from Virginia, commanded by their respective officers.

The movements executed showed great proficiency in drill.

After these came the veterans of the Civil War on a float. The old soldiers were heartily cheered along the line of march.

A Goddess of Liberty in an elaborate float occupied the next station.

Queen Carmelita in her royal chariot, drawn by four cream white horses, then followed. Her Majesty was accorded a continuous reception that as graciously recognized.

Following her was her retinue. The Prime Minister court jester and herald were mounted and the maids of honor occupied a float.

The second division was headed by aides to the grand marshall and the Eagle band. A handsome float prepared by the Reno Aerie of Eagles came next, followed by the Aerie in neat and fetching uniforms. The Eagles took a whole block to themselves and were the victims of frequent applause for their excellent drill.

A float representing the State Capitol caused much favorable comment.

The Warren and Curry engine companies of Carson had been assigned to the next position, but owing to their delay by fighting the fire at the Orphan's home, they were thrown into a position of honor in the first division upon their arrival.

The ladies of the Maccabees had a very pretty float. The center was an immense beehive.

The Twentieth Century Club had a pretty float. The ladies who rode in it wore their hair powdered and had donned antique costumes which were very fetching.

The St. Agnes Society was represented by a float. The young ladies who occupied it responded to frequent and hearty applause.

The Reno Wheelman entered a float. It bore the many trophies won in the past three years. The central figure was Harry Sheeline holding a gaily decorated wheel.

A flat by the W.C.T.U. was decorated in simple white. A number of young people occupied this float.

Following the aides the first feature of the third division was the Modern Woodmen's band. The musicians wore white uniforms and their music was generally praised for its excellence. A float by the Woodmen was quite unique. It represented a typical woodland scene.

Next came the uniformed drill team of the Woodmen. The fraternity men carried axes and were a hardy looking lot of men.

The brick and stone masons' international union came next. The union me wore the garb of their trade and were applauded especially by the Virginia contingent, for, be it remembered, the Comstock is a true and thorough union camp.

The union carpenters and painters had an interesting float. It represented a building in course of construction . As they hammered away and used the brush the men on the float were accorded a big ovation.

The local barbers' union was well represented. A float carried two chairs in which two tonsorial artists were working away. Despite the jolting of the float they never brought a drop of blood on any of their victims. Following this float all the union barbers of Reno marched.

Nevada Rebekah Lodge I.O.O.F., had a very attractive float. It was trimmed artistically In the Carnival colors and the red, white and blue.

A float by the Fraternal Brotherhood was next in line.

Another float by the A.O.U.W. was equally pretty.

Following the aides the Italian band led the fourth division. This had been styled the Woodchoppers' band. All but two of the members were or rather are woodchoppers from Felix Vogilotti's camp They had not handled an instrument for years and the wonder was how well they played.

The big turnout by the Italian Benevolent Society was a great and pleasant surprise. The members wore handsome new uniforms and drilled like old soldiers.

Another float was entered by O. Benschuetz, proprietor of the local Wieland agency.

The Nevada Hardware Company had a float. Workmen were engaged In fashioning tin cups and as fast as they were finished they were thrown among the people and held as souvenirs of this great fair. The Flanigan Warehouse Company had a float that caused people to follow along and witness its working. It represented a sheep shearing scene and was very realistic.

The Troy Laundry Company was there strong. It had three attractive entries.

John Sparks' Alamo stock farm exhibit brought up the rear. This was something that was worthy of as much space as can be devoted only to this entire article. Included in the number of choice full blooded stock was Armour Rose, queen of the Herefords. Mr. Sparks went to considerable expense fitting up this exhibit. It was well worthy of the millionaire stockman.

Included in the parade was a carriage bearing General Huffaker, president of the day, and Hon. Sam Platt, who was selected to deliver the oration. A brief synopsis of Mr. Platt's remarks will appear in Tuesday morning's Journal.

Chairman McCormack appointed the following committee to award prizes for the best decorated floats, and the largest and best:

Mamie C. O'Brien, Charles McCaffery and F. L. Wilds. The first prize was awarded to the Twentieth Century Club. The Eagle float took the second prize. The St. Agnes Society was awarded first prize for the largest and best float and the Maccabees took the second.

RENO WINS RELAY.

History has the habit of repeating Itself. Reno has the habit of winning relay races.

Every club on the coast that has a reputation has brought it to Reno and had it shattered. Carson met the common fate on the afternoon of the Glorious Fourth. The boys from the Capital City are all lithe limbed athletes. They have trained long and earnestly and well under the tutelage of Jack Wing, said to be the fastest elder and one of the best trainers on the coast.

But the Reno team have a trainer that is not "one" of the best. He is it. King Ryan put the locals into the fittest of condition for the contest. They were calm and confident. They had no stage fright. They were sure they would win and that was half the race.

Never did so large a crowd witness a relay race in the State of Nevada. The great grand stand at the State Fair grounds was inadequate to hold half the people. They poured through the gates by the literal thousands.

The hack drivers tried to form a combine and charged fifty cents for the round trip. The only people hurt were themselves, for the majority of the spectators walked out and back or rode bicycles. There might have been a few hundred more people at the race if the two bit rate had been given, and if it had there would have been a hundred or two more dollars in the pockets of the hackmen today.

The Modern Woodmen band and quartette discoursed music while the crowd gathered. All was in readiness for the race to begin half an hour before the starter's pistol barked, save for the inconsequential matter of a referee. Carson didn't want McInnis and after an argument of considerable length the Reno Wheelmen yielded the point and Sol Levy was appointed.

The spectators were fairly well divided in partisanship. Carson had only one thousand rooters there, but they made as much noise as Reno's overwhelming numbers. Then, every Carsonite had his or her colors displayed, something that most of our people forgot or didn't care to attend to.

A few minutes after 3 o'clock and the race that was to make Reno's ninth consecutive victory, was on.

A. Malsh of Carson and Will Hart of Reno were the first riders. For two and a quarter miles they pedaled along, changing pace at each quarter. Then Hart suddenly bowed his back and shot away like an arrow. The Carson boy also increased his speed but could not prevent the slowly widening gap. There was also a good long ing gap. There was also a good long elghth between the riders at the close of this relay and it was never closed up but, with a single exception, was windening by each successive rider.

Big limbed Mershon pleked up Hart had McKenzie for a running mate. Claude rode a very high gear and was apparently pedling slowly, compared with the springing feet of his antagonist, but the Reno man added quite a little to the gap.

Joe Johnson and C. Brulin were the next two to ride. This was a steady relay and yet it gained a few yards more advantage for the Riverside town.

F. Meder and Ole Pecham then tried conclusions and the result was similar to those of the previous relays. The stop watches revealed something interesting relating to thin match. It was observed that Peckham was pedalling like a machine, and steady as a clock. The timers announced the time for three successive miles to be the same to a fraction of a second.

The relay ridden by R. Kelly and Jim Hart was also a repetition of the above. The gap was still there and widening slowly.

Pearl Upson was in unfit condition for the race and was up against a hard man, A. Wagner. He stuck to the race pluckily, but the distance be- tween the riders was closed up for a sixteenth of a mile.

E. Peterson and Will Thompson rode a fast but uneventful five miles.

Cyclone Johnson tried to close in on C. Hilton and, in reality, did gain heavily.

In Carter of Carson and Stanley of Reno two star riders were pitted against each other. The Reno boy proved just a trifle faster than the Carson lightning striker and swooped down on him making Reno a mile to the good. The two riders slacked up a little and changed pace. They calmly discussed the race with each other while the grand stand was wriggling, ecstatic fluttering mass of red and white. Before the relay was over each rider made efforts to break away from his opponent with little t success.

Now Was Jim Peckham pitted against the terrible Jack ing, who eats 'em allve. Peckham lost three wheel lengths on the pickup, but soon made good. Around the track he went on swungoneow MRTF ET SH CM VBG Carter's last mile. Then Wing swung in and it was a ride good enough for any man to see. Pace was changed and wheel lapped wheel. Wing tried to shake Peckham in the last mile and actually came in a wheel length ahead, but that may have been because he was setting the pace for that quarter.

The race was won by the locals with a margin of just about 5276 feet, to be fairly accurate.

The official time is as follows. Carson -- Maish, 14:02; McKenzie. A., 13:02. Brulin, C., 13:40: Meder, E., 13:08: Kelley, R., 13:35; Wagner, A.. 13:19; Peterson, E., 12:56: Hilton, C 12:56; Carter, I., 13:10.

Reno -- Hart, Wall, 13:41; Mershon, 13:05; Johnson, Joe, 13:10 1-4: Peckham, Ole, 12:55: Hart. Jim, 12:41; Upson, 12:31 1-2; Thompson 12:19: Johnson, Grant, 12:56 1-2: Stanley, 12:36 1-2: Peckham; 13:18.

After the race Reno cheered Carson and Carson cheered Reno. The visitors were not a bit sore. They were sorry they had lost, but they knew they had lost in a fair, square contest. They vowed, however, that they would go home and train until they felt able to reverse the result of the Fourth of July game and then challenge the champions again. Reno stands ready to ride Carson any old time and hopes that everything connected with the next race will be as pleasant as this was.

PARADE BY CYCLERS.

A very pretty feature of the Carnival was the parade given by the Wheelmen last evening. The procession formed on Second street. Charles Knox officiated as grand marshall.

First came the Eagle band escorting Queen Carmelita and her retinue. Mr. Smith and Mr. Overton in automobiles followed.

Then rode six young cycliennes attired as the American flag. A division of gaily and artistically decorated wheels came next. Some represented pagodas, some were miniature thrones and some were of no particular scheme or design, being merely pretty.

Although the parade was finished before dark many of the riders illuminated their wheels with Japanese lanterns.

One of the divisions of the parade was quite cosmopolitan. In it were maskers typifying Chinese, Japanese, negroes, Indians and other nationalities.

A feature of the parade was the Reno racing team. The ten boys who have won another trophy to add to the eight already on display, were heartily cheered along the line of march.

The juvenile division was very pretty. School children of all sizes and ages rode prettily trimmed wheels.

Fourteen young ladies in white added a pleasing contrast to the brilliant display of carnival colors and the national tri-color.

Last, but not least, was "Flung" Hewlett's division. It was a Rube outfit and many of the "get-ups" were quite comical. Of course Si and Hiram were in line.

ENTHRONEMENT OF REX.

Queen Carmelita has been deposed. She no longer reigns in the hearts and over the lives of her subjects. Yes, the still holds us to her sovereignty in our inner selves, for her reign was one of peace and happiness in the realm, but the crown has been taken from her brow and the scepter from her hands. King Rex vi et armis entered the citadel and dethroned our gracious queen Her Majesty, Carmelita I. All this happened last night, but this is getting ahead of the story.

An uproar was heard last evening In the streets of Carmelita's capitol. There was the sweet and soul lulling symphony extracted by a heathen Chinese band. Then came the Queen In her chariot and by her, slide was the Queen's Jester at whom the Prime Minister upon his charger cast glances askanse. Following her were her loyal maids of honor but there another float in which were maids of sinister mien. These could be none other than the maids to Rex, pretender to the throne of Nevada.

Such they were and there was Rex, himself and his retinue two of whom were comfortably mounted upon an ass's back and a third was twisting the critter's tail in order to make him keep up with the procession.

In another float were witches, goblins, hobgoblins and other fearful and wonderful creatures.

What else there was in the procession cannot be told at this time for somebody has swiped The Journal's dictionary and words themselves would be powerless to describe the wonders of the cavalcade and foot soldiers of the pretender who followed.

When the Queen, all unsuspicious, arrived at her throne and had comfortably seated herself in the presence of her subjects there was an uproar heard at the outer gates. In rushed the Pretender and his followers. Some wore two legs and some wore four. The latter had longer ears than the others, but there the dissimilarity ceased.

These bold fellows rushed upon the throne. The Queen, who had done and who could do no III, was grievously assaulted and driven from her throne amid a shower of confetti. Her courtiers deserted her in her hour of need after a few moments of weak resistance.

Rex boldly crowned himself King of the Carnival and was in the midst of his proclamation when his consort, for some good cause or other, laid Mr. Rex across her corpulent knee and administered a sound thrashing with a shingle. It was indeed lamentable the disgraceful scene that was enacted. The only person who displayed good breeding was one of the aforesaid jackasses who looked heartily ashamed of the company he was in.

People who stood near the throne while all this was happening are whispering is abroad that Rex bears a very close resemblance to Charlie Leeper and that his consort is none other than a certain "Fat" Hunter, who has for a long time been masquerading as man and attempting to ply football and yell Kho-Khoras-Khoras-s-a-n!

The prime minister could have been none other than Pat McCarran and the king's jester is a fellow whose partner recently received hard "knocks" when he took him into the real estate business.

THE GRAND BALL

After the king had been comfortably settled into his kingdom he endeavored to soothe the ruffled feelings of the people of the realm by decreeing a night of festivity. The floor of the palace was cleared for dancing and soon & couple of hundred people were threading the giddy mazes of the waltz to tune and time executed by the Eagle band. Senator Biggs did all he was able in the capacity of floor manager to keep the thing moving. It moved until everybody was tired out and the night was well spent.

Reno experienced its first Mardi Gras last night and is glad it had it. The streets were thronged from dewy eve till frosty morn with merry makers.

They were good natured lot of people. Hundreds were masked. Some of the costumes worn were rich, rare and beautiful, while others consisted of coats turned wrong side out and paper masks.

Everybody carried the pesky confetti and threw it on everybody else. Nobody who had any sense got mad when pranks were played on him or her. If anybody evidenced a desire to display any ill nature he or her were told to go home that they had no business in public on such a night. But nobody who was sober and sensible objected.

There were as many people sober as there were sensible but, unhappily, there are many fools in the world.

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DAILY NEVADA STATE JOURNAL
RENO, NEVADA
FRIDAY MORNING JULY 4, 1902.
VOL. LVIII No.81.

[image: Queen Carmelita I ... Carmelete Avenzeno]

HAIL TO CARMELITA, QUEEN OF THE CARNIVAL!

NEVER in the history of the good old Sagebrush State was such a beautiful pageant witnessed the coronation of Queen Carmelita I. last evening in this, her capital city. And never did a queen grace a throne with mors royal bearing and gracious mien than our own Carmelita.

The acclaim of thousands of her subjects fell upon her ears, but, as she inclined her head to left and right in gracious response she did not fall to realize that she was but one of the multitude assembled and when she lays aside the crown and scepter tomorrow evening she will be again one of Nevada's democratic daughters, content to fill the sphere that is her lot, with not a sigh for pageantry and regal honors.

This is the beauty of doing honor to a girl of sense and heart. They wear their honors with the same spirit as that with which they perform their household duties.

No one who saw our Queen last night and heard her voice could doubt the wisdom of her selection. And more, no one who saw her parents silently weep for joy when the multitude applauded and the crown was placed upon her brow could doubt that Nevada's queen was well and wisely chosen. But this is a subject that could be elaborated upon indefinitely. To the course of events!

Many days of preparation had been spent by the good ladies of the committee who arranged this gorgeous event. Every factor in the coronation r ceremony had been prepared and drilled until there was not even the possibility of a flaw, the slipping of a cog.

From start to finish there was not a moment's delay. Everyone played his or her part as it was written in the bill.

PARADE TO THE THRONE

The parade was as fine as anything ever witnessed In Nevada.

To the Noble Knights of Khorassan is due no small meed of praise for the important part they performed. To the Reno Choral Union is likewise due thanks and congratulations. To
the military companies, to the bands, to each and every individual who participated.

The Coronation parade formed at 8:30 at Second and Virginia streets. It proceeded to the plaza. There a band proceeded to where the Queen and her court were in waiting. Thence to the throne.

Two bands rendered delightful music, the Modern Woodmen and the Eagles. Two military companies from the Comstock were present. They marched like veterans and drilled with precision. Company A was commanded by J. D. Sullivan and Lieutenants Conrad and Dowling. The officers of Company B were Captain Ryan and Lieutenants Pyne and Black. Each company mustered 60 men, uniformed and armed.

The Dramatic Order of Knights of Khorassan, Zaynab Temple, were there nearly 150 strong. The officers were garbed in uniforms of richness and beauty, while the men in the ranks were dressed like Musselmen in flowing raiment.

This was the first appearance of the Sir Knights in public. They had never been drilled and the wonder was how well the various movements were executed.

The maids of honor were a galaxy of beauty, all in white or light colored gowns. The chief maids, Miss McGowan and Miss Becker, were accorded places of honor.

Brilliant were the costumes of the prime minister, the courtiers, the pages, the herald and the Queen's jester.

Red fire was burned throughout the line of march and as the illumination fell upon the faces and costumes of the queen and court hurrahs arose from thousands of throats. It was a proud night for Queen Carmelita and a proud night for Reno and the State of Nevada. Louis Berrum, as grand marshall of the parade, was a bright, particular star. His lady aides were well mounted and displayed rare horsewomanship.

The floats containing the officers of the Knights of Khorassan and the maids of honor were handsome creations, but could not rival the equipage of the Queen, which was a bower of floral beauty.

CORONATION SCENES

When the parade arrived at the throne five thousand people were in waiting. The Knights of Khorasann were guard of honor and stood with open ranks while the royal party passed through.

The band played a soft march until all had assumed their positions. Then Herald Cottrell made announcement to the north, south, east, and west that the Queen was upon her throne. The two pages presented the crown upon a pillow to the first maid of honor who placed it upon Carmelita's brow.

Then, as the audience acclaimed, the court was seated.

Beginning sweet and low, and then swelling into a grand chorus, the Reno Choral Union, under the splendid leadership of Professor Philip Krall, sang "All Hail the Queen."

District Judge Curler, in behalf of the loyal subjects of Queen Carmelita, made an eloquent address and presented the golden keys of the city.

The response by the Queen was made in simple, but heartfelt, words and a murmur of approval of her gracious words and manner ran through the assembled multitude.

John Harold Hamlin, prime minister to Her Majesty, read the following proclamation:

PROCLAMATION BY THE QUEEN.

Whereas, It has placed my beloved people to bestow upon me the honors, rights and privileges of Queen of the Carnival,

Now, Therefore, I, Carmelita I., By virtue of the royal prerogative in me vested, do hereby, on this eve of my coronation convey unto you, my loyal subjects, prompt greetings of love, and bespeak that you, one and all, do bear me in your hearts and minds as I shall you.

Away with all thought of self! Let our guests, friends and neighbors, be our chief concern! Come forth from day to day and with zest enter into the merry-makings! Bid dull care begone! Banish sorrow and turn your thoughts to joy! Let good cheer prevail, and mirth and merriment reign! Then, in truth, will these Carnival Days be a joyous time, and my reign most glorious!

SO YOUR QUEEN DECREES.

Invoking the gracious favor of Almighty God and continued blessings upon the homes and hearths of all,

I, Queen Carmelita I., have hereunto set my hand, and caused the royal seal of the Real to be affixer, at Reno, my capitol, this second day of July, A.D., 1902, and of the independence of the United States of America, the One Hundred and Twenty-sixth.

Signed:
CARMELITA I.

By John Harold Hamlin, Her Prime Minister.

The Choral Union brought the people back a moment from pageantry to simple democracy when they sang the good old anthem, "My Country, Tis of Thee."

The Prime Minister then read the following edict of knighthood:

YE EDICT OF KNIGHTHOOD.

In Ye Royal Realm of Reno moved there many subjects on valor bent and with Carnival spirit deep imbued.

In our midst these worthy knights have cast about for fitting feats to bring this Reign of Revelry to ye huge and harmonious climax.

Happily is't their enthusiasm spread will ye germs of festivity found anchorage in the hearts and minds of artist, ye merchant, ye politician, ye innkeeper, ye daily bread winner, nye man with the hoe, ye every subject in whatsoever walk of life he be. And ye germs of festivity did feed upon cares and troubles and woes till naught in left but ye rollicking love of fun, ye light heart and ye good cheer.

Oh, noble squires, even so desireth ye Queen of Carnival, and a thousand couriers hath her Royal Highness had posted in ye nooks and corners of these domains; and ye thousand couriers unite in a clamor of praise for the deeds of ye loyal subjects.

A thousand men would ye Queen invest with the favor of Knighthood as a token of our Royal appreciation of deeds all valorously done.

But hold, 'tis not ye time when knighthood was in flower; no but eight good men and true are from out our countless numbers chosen, liege representatives to be of such as serve our sovereign faithfully and well.

List to their names!

Which range from ye well beloved Carnival Booster, even through to him who hath sweet music brought from out ye forest old!

The Queen summoneth into her presence,
PATRICK L. FLANIGAN,
WILLIAM HARRISON M'INNIS,
NATHANIEL ROFF
HARRY JULIUS GOSSE,
SOLOMON LEVY
PHILIP KRALL,
FELIX VOGLIOTTI.

Worthy subjects, kneel ye for the bestowal of Knightly honors!

As the knights-elect fell upon bended knee, Queen Carmelita touched each upon the shoulder and exclaimed:

"I name thee, P. L. Flanigan, of Frigid Ware and Woolwich.

"Prince Lord W. H. McInnis, I thee invest with the title -- Royal Master of the Bastile.

"Earl N. W. Roff, Lord High Carnival Chief.

"I name thee Lord Harry Goss, Count of Gosseshire Tavern.

"Sir Sol Levy, thou art my genial Knight of the Garter.

"Philip Krall, I name thee Duke of Harmony.

"With this trusty steel, Sir Felix Vogliotti, I name thee my faithful Duke of Pan's Woodland.

This practically ended the coronation ceremonies. The Knights of Khorasan then gave the war cry of the order and Sir Knight Bray, in some eastern tongue, gave a brief address, after which the loyal subjects of the Queen filed in front of the throne and paid homage.

The maids of honor received not a little attention from the people. The ladies were:
Misses McGowan, Kyle, Crook, Avansina, Ede, Pyne, Theelan, Becker, Welshons, McElroy, Whitmore, Reymers, Wartin, Pike.

John Cottrell officiated as Herald, George Ward as jester, and Warner Graham and Phil Graham acted as courtiers.

AT THE COUNTRY STORE

The Elks’ Country Store did a land office business yesterday. Articles of real value may be purchased for ten cents. That amount bought a sack of flour yesterday. Another dime won a sewing machine and the list of bargains might be continued indefinitely.

This morning the Elks will be out again soliciting stock, for they were nearly sold out last night.

Among those who are officiating as clerks in the store are Joe McCormack, General Turrittin, Prof. Lewers, Jay Clemons, Roy Reese, Sam Mozingo, Bert Hawcroft, Jack O'Sullivan, H. J. Darling, Superintendent Ryan, Bert Cahlan and John W. Eckley.

THE RAILROAD EXHIBIT

The exhibit arranged by Division Agent Prentice in the depot park is attracting a great deal of attention, especially from mining men. Mr. Prentice has had a structure erected and neatly decorated. Its walls are lined with handsome pictures of scenery along the line of the Southern Pacific railroad. There is a lot of railroad literature for distribution.

A feature of the exhibit is Major Ingalls' mineral collection. Ores from nearly every county in Nevada are displayed attractively.

The grounds are handsomely illuminated. A novel feature is the distribution of colored incandescents among the limbs of the trees in the park.

FREE VAUDEVILLE SHOW

Every afternoon at 3 o'clock and every evening this week a free vaudeville show is being given on the platform at the intersection of Second and Sierra streets. The entertainment Includes a tight rope performance.

RODE FOR PRIZES

The exhibition of broncho [bronco] busting and horsemanship at the race track yesterday was largely attended and was quite interesting.

Prizes valued at $100 were donated by George Ayers. The first, second and third prizes, respectively, were won by Ed Lent, Frank Freeman and Dan McLeod. Bert Knapp was twice thrown very heavily.

ACCOMODATIONS PLENTY

Chairman Rosenthal of the Accommodations Committee informs The Journal that the article in the Gazette of last evening stating that the town is full to overflowing and that every room in town is occupied and people are sleeping in tents is erroneous. Mr. Rosenthal says if one thousand persons were to apply to him tonight he can give each of them a good room and not in a tent either.

ON THE MIDWAY

The Midway attractions are not so awfully wicked after all, not so really awful as some people who never saw them would have us believe. However, they are just wicked enough to take a sensible young lady, that you think a whole lot of, to see. It might be well, though, to take the young lady's mother along. Yet she might delay the game by wanting to take another peep or two and cause you and the young lady to be late in getting home.

The Western Street Fair Company owns the attractions, of which there are nearly a dozen. Among them are the animal show, the Parisian wonder, the Oriental show, the Egyptian palace of mystery, the colored aristocracy, the juvenile marvels, the ten thousand dollar beauty show, the giant show and the electric theatre.

If you haven't seen them all and seen Alice you better would.
200 better would.

Messrs. Foley and Mooser, the managers, have displayed excellent judgment and spared no expense in bringing this aggregation of talent to Reno.

CARSON VS RENO

Oh, yes, the relay race. Pretty near forget to say anything about that. It isn't of so much importance after all. It's only the great and onlyiest thing about the fair. The relay race is what is depopulating Carson and Virginia City, as well as a dozen other Nevada towns today.

If you miss it you miss your life. It will be a race such as never happened before. It will be a struggle between two rival towns. One is trying to hold the championship of the Pacific coast and the other is trying just as hard to take away.

It will not be a trailing race with changes of pace every quarter or half mile. It will be a case of getting in and plugging and may the devil fly away with the losers.

All this talk about one town being sore on the other is foolish. Of course there is rivalry. But don't you remember how Reno went to Carson a year ago and spent its hard dollars. Carson is doing the same today. There may be a sore spot in the heart of every person in Reno or every person from Carson in a few hours, but it will be sorrow, not anger, that will cause the slow, flabby heart.

Don't miss that race. Go out. Wear the colors. Yell till you are horse. Cheer for everybody and everything. Turn things loose.

Reno will win again if our team is fast enough and we hope it is.

CARSON'S TRIBUTE

Editor Journal -- We are having a fine bouquet of roses sent from Sacramento to George Tranter, who has been instructed to deliver same to you.

As soon as your Queen is crowned will you kindly present same to her with the compliments of the Carson Wheelmen, who heartily wish her a successful and prosperous reign; they sincerely hope that during the time that she wields the sceptre, that nothing but pleasure and joys shall be hers and that upon our arrival in your elty we shall be more than glad to acknowledge her as our sovereign queen.

Yours Truly,
S. BERT COHEN, Chairman Finance Committee.

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RENO EVENING GAZETTE
June 17, 1902

"ALL HAIL REGINA"

Carnival Queen Chosen, and She Will be Crowned on July 2, 1902.

The contest for queen of the carnival was ended last evening at o'clock, und at 10 o'clock the final announcement was made as to who was the successful candidate. Wheelmen's Hall and the street in front was crowded by people awaiting the final announcement with "breathless anxiety."

As much or more interest was manifested in the result as in a Presidential election.

It proved again that "competition is the life of trade. Had there been no voting people could not have cared who was queen, but as it was, like in politics, the community was divided. The vote stood as follows:

Miss Avenzenzо ... 16664
Miss McGowan ... 12831
Miss Becker ... 3744
Scattering ... 452
Total ... 33691

Over $1600 is brought into the treasury of the General Committee to be used to defray carnival exрепses:

Miss Carmelete Avenzeno, the successful young lady, who will "rule the city" the first week in July, was born at Huffaker's, seven miles south of Reno, eighteen years ago. She was educated at the Huffaker school and Mrs. C. S. Wentworth of the Wentworth hospital was for years her teacher.

Mrs. Wentworth, when seen by a "Gazette" reporter last evening, spoke very highly of her pupil and said, in point of intelligence she was above the average. She is a young lady of character. Mrs. Wentworth sald she was a fine young woman and one who would make her mark in life.

Miss Avenzeno is a pronounced brunette, tall and stately, and has a suavity of manner that peculiarly fits her for queen of the Reno carnival. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Avenzeno, old and respected residents of this valley, who have raised an interesting family of three boys and three daughters.

It would be a gracious act on the part of Miss McGowen and Miss Becker to accept positions as Maids of Honor to their successful rival for first place, and the "Gazette" hopes they will cheerfully submit to the edict of popular sentiment and right royally support the chosen queen, thereby making themselves many friends and assisting in no small degree in making Reno's street fair and carnival an immense success.

The "Gazette" has good authority for the statement that Miss McGowan has proven herself a woman of character by accepting the position of first Maid of Honor. Miss Becker will no doubt do the same thing and thereby add to her good name.

No doubt the young ladies feel their disappointment most keenly, and women who can stand up under disappointment and carry themselves with dignity are to be admired greatly.

Reno girls, as a rule, are too sensible to let disappointment get the better of their judgment and we but voice the universal sentiment of the community when we say the honors are equally divided between the three leading candidates, and they are all queens in the truest sense.

The entire queen voting committee, headed by Mrs. Oscar J. Smith, chairwoman, will visit the Avenzeno ranch this evening and formally notify Mise Avenzeno of her election.

That is as it should be.