Show GOVERNOR DEATH in the death bojc john sparks governor of nevada the western country loses a character ho was 0 the courteous type of man having much of southern chivalry in bis makeup make up and yet he was a lighter whenever his rights wore encroached upon from a texas ranch ho made his way to nevada where with a partner he became a wealthy cattleman hia livestock ranging from the eastern boundary of nevada to the sierra nevadas A few years ago he sold out hia interests on the range and devoted his time to mining in which he failed to win the success that attended his efforts in raising cattle of the finest breed then he turned to politics and during the silver campaign won an easy victory at the head ot tho silver democratic party his last contest was a close ono but he again triumphed during the troubles in goldfield governor sparks stood the brunt ot jhc thc conflict and with southern courage and stubbornness resisted the demanda 0 the I 1 W W that nevada bo turned over to the labor organizations and ruled by strikers he a ikid for a state constabulary to answer the purpose of the militia in other states and gained his point after the legislature called in special session had almost exhausted his patience in this last struggle he made uncompromising and ardent friends out the strain ot the ordeal no told upon his nervous system and hastened hl send he wag most generous wad loyal to those ho counted his friends frien Js and although ho may have had his faults his steadfastness in friendship marked him aa a man choso whoso good will was winning and choso whoso intentions were of the best |