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Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1893-06-22
REPUBLICAN, CONVENTION.

The campaign for judicial candidates
has been so ae-sided that little interest
county convention, and the attendance
was correspondence light. Committee
men Carroll called the county coayention
to order Saturday in the court house.
Capt. +. I. Sheldon, of ST. Lawrence
was chosen Chairman. aud ID. VI. Smith of
Miller, Secretary. A committee OF five
selected the following named person as
delegates to the district convention at
Miller, and the state convention at Hur-
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1893-06-22

Judge Pusey and Fred Morril! report
trip to the Cotton artesian well ia York
township last Monday. and the pleasure
OF seeing it IN practiea, operation for
irrigation. Mr.. Gotten is irrigating his
wheat field with three bitches, his garden
patch, and running water through his
pasture lot. Mr.. Cotton is highly pleas
ei with the work his we'll is doing, and
says he would not take twice what it cost.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1893-06-22
ADvERIIsED L LErTERs.

For the week ending June 10 1898, the
following letters remain uncalled for IN
the Miller postoffioe:
Miss Jessie Chalmers,
l.. N. EckelbeTy,
Luther England
John Stewart.
Parties calling for above will please say
advertised. +. NJ. MEAD, p. NJ.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1893-06-22
NEW TIN w ARE.

VIM. Stoyer has on hand. new and
bright, large stock of the best tinware
ever brought to this county. 1t is called
antitrust tinware," and is issued with
the manufacturers guarantee that il will
not rust. He has 1t in all kinds and sizes
Of articles, and assures the public that
besides the antitrust feature it is the best
tInware made, 26tf
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1893-06-22
COUNTY INSTITUTE.

A four weeks session Of the county in
stitute is now In progress at Miller with a
large attendance. the names below pub
lished showing an, enrolment of 1872.
The instructors are. Supt Failing. Prof.
A. c. Justice, J. Hs Snoddy, Miss Barber
and Mrs. Failing.
A number os interesting lectures have
been delivered, and Others are announced
Following is list Of students attending:
Andrews. Anna Andrews. Lizzie
Andrews. Maggie Andrews, Ida
Andrews, Nellie Andrews. Minnie
Andrews. Grace Arends, Dora
Bai,de. Matilda Bemus. Carrie
Beck, Ida. Beck. Laura
Bucher, Verona BruntNan, Flora
Barnes, III ID Bnrk. Wilbur
Drun,lage, L Bosiey, George
Banning. Ida Bradford, Mrs.
Burke, Clara Barthold. Jessie
Bell, Mrs Bowman, Minnie
Carrington, Thisza Croll. Florence
Campbell. Edith Cokayne. Edith
Bradford, Harvey Burke, Laura
Burns. Rosy Diddie Luela
Butts, Luane Callsen. Myttis
Carroll. CHARLES Cockaype, Ethel
Kramm9r, Anna Cottrell, l. W
Gorriu. J Geo. Cummings. Frank
Clark, Nellie Dean, Mabel
Dunn, Bridget Dutbie, Maggie
Dops.ass, Barton Dean, Mamie
rosseiman, Mamie Freeman. Anna
Fisher. Ella Failing. InGil
Fisk. Fay Fross, ii IL
Fugman, W o Furman, Lulu
Fosselman, Grace Grant, Mary
Clifford, James Hailoway, Ralph
Hesalroad, Angie Hansen. Nils
Henyan, Bessie Hemmnsson. Lewis
Hershman, NJ L lIsbbard, G. l.
Irwin, Felix Jones. Lizzie
Justice. Leila Jemison. Anna
Kenyon. Susie Keocb. Mary
iKrumreich. Amanda Kolda, Mary
Keeler, Nellie Kintigh. Jessie
Kane. Cora Kane. Lily
Lennon, Hattie Lennon Lizzie
Nc Murtry, Nellie Nc Murtry. Grace
Mcneil, Jonn Nc Way, Maud
McVay, Gail Matthews. Lucy NJ
Munger, Ralph Merritt. Hattie
Loncur, Anna Morrow, Mary u
Mccall, iIay McIyer. Mary
MILAN. Delhi Martin, Matte
Maxwell, May Maxwell, Rose
Maxwell. Bessie Maxwell. Thomas
McGown. Myrtle Oisson. Clara
Oleson, anna Preston, Mand
Preston. Nellie Purkry, Eva
PInkham. siin Parkhnrst, Ftci 4
Par hurst, Com Parkhurst. Nellie
Primer. stella Porter, Lgcy
Potter. Nellie Qnigley. Laura
uuigley, j II Rudd, May NJ
huston. Mary Sininous. Clayta
Smith. Mamie stephens. l. z
STEPHENS. A l. SteyeTs, Mii!io'
sheppard. T. Il Suoddy, Aijie
Sempei, Allie q Scott, Nellie Il
shusIrr. Carrie SpHia, Hattie
TrFnh lie Elsie lblboit. Lots
Thoma, Matiie. Werne. "a "a
wharton Anna NaisnD. Juuiiftl
IS est. mnla WSod. Arlnada.
Jcmison, Mary Viewer, LcnA
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1893-06-22
LAND MATTERS.

The PRESS recently published list OF
real estate transfers IN Hand county for
a brief period this spriug, showipga de-
cided Improvement in land matters. An
other instance of the same kind may be
noted in tho records Of county clerk and
Judge. In 1891 there were only three
filings made in Hand county through the
clerks oflice. or course some filings are
always made at the U. &. Land offices
direct, Of which the comfy clerk may
have no,recorj. But three filings aud not
single c,nies, for hand is Clerk Smiths
1891 record. Since Jan. LIST, Iust =
months Of this year there have been filed
with the clerk and Judge 81 applications;
65 timber culture proofs, pre-empiion
proofs and % contests. Take this IN
connection with the real estate transfers,
and 10 is evident Hand county Ihnh IS
beng gobbled up a. rapids a. possible
FOR SALE Single harness with breast
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1893-06-22

Ed and Mack Miller captured three wolf
cubs Friday morning two OF three miles
south of town. and then came In and es-
corted party OF town hunters and dogs
out to take in the old volt She was
sighted near where tho cubs had been
taken out, and after about mile chase was
captured by the grey hounds.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1893-06-22

". Emmons, a form n citizen OF Mil
Ter, lost all his household goods in the
recent Fargo FIRE. amounting to 81 500.
Mr.. Emmons was away from home at the
time. Mrs. Emmons and two children
Ind narrow escape from being burned.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1893-06-22
sourtn Of July picnics are being :

Eourth Of July picuics are being ar
ranged for at various groves over the
county. Miller will forego any formal
celebration on July 4th this year, on ac-
count OF the show next Tuesday. Every
body will come to the circus, and 80
some other place on the glorious.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1893-06-22

An old time T.. S. stage coach passed
through Miller Monday morning. carry.
ing three PASSENGERS. with trunks strapped
on behind. presumably bound. for
the worlds fair.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1893-06-22

The Indian base ball nine at the Pierre
Indian school is defeating everything
that comes along. Injun kids take great
delight in the pale faces out door sport.
and become experts.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1893-06-22

Huron Journal:--Eugene Baker ESQ.,.
assistant superintendentof the Winston
Valley railroad in Florida. and brother
in- law OF E. Booth OF this city, made q
flying trip 20 Hand county since our last
issue. He started on his return journey
Mondy Gene is one Of the coming rail
road men OF the New South.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1893-06-22

The Melrose family, 6 IN number, tue
most daring acrobats of our time are
prominent IN embers OF the big Reynolds
Circus and Mepagerie that will exhibit
Ifere on Tuesday, June %.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1893-06-22

The heated spell ended yesterday in a
hury OF wind and showers from the north
west' the atmosphere growing quite cool.
During the storm contractor Mahanna's
big tower, erected to repair the artesian
wall, blew down and smashed to pieces.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1893-06-22

on. Pruner is conducting the G. H.
Williams feed barn on Second street. for
HI W. Sawyer we believe. Williams fold
ed his tent and quisteiy stole away some
time ago. leaving several accounts unset
tied. The las, heard from. he was going
TO drive l } or II fast horses at Sioux Falls
at least that is the wind he gave q
BiouX Fails Press reporter.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1893-06-22

At the Yankton meeting OF Royal Arch
Masons, Hon. II. r. Sedan, OF st. Law
renee, was chosen grand high priest.
A reception was rendered him Saturday
evening by st. Lawrence masons.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1893-06-22

There will be basket picnic ut Beulah
church north east of ST. Lawrence on
saturday June 2lth. Rev DR., Wm.
Rlackbsrn of Pierre will be there and
deliver an addass. Come everybody and
have good time. Lr. Blackburn will
also preach ut D-uiah church Sabbath
morning. and az Howell in the afternoon
at 4 o'clock.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1893-06-22

After the first Of July next the under
signed will begin instruction OF short
hand TO a class in Miller. Those who
cannot attend IN person will be taught
by mail, Al. persons desiring TO take
lessons apply to W. 5. Little, at c. G.
Hart,ey's Office Miller 5. d. 2i It
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1893-06-22

j. d. Fitzgerald, A. c. Bush, John
Henyan are among those who put down
wells about town recently. In every in.
stance they struck plenty Of water at 10
to IL feet.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1893-06-22

County Superintendent Failing an.
aeances that Mrs. liasscl. OF Redteid
will lecture before the institute Friday
evening at the Mithodist church.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1893-06-22

That little Llaze back OF Cottrell's bar
Der shop Sunday morning was the result
of q fire cracker.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1893-06-22

A light vote ut Tuesdays school elec-
lion was about unanimous Tor the old
clerk, Wm. Wager.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1893-06-22

DIR. Barker. dentist, will he in Miller.
Monday and Tuesday June 26thand 9th.
Office with X. S. Willett.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1893-06-22

George Corrin returned last week from
attending school at the Mitchell Univer-
sity. He speaks highly Of that institu-
tlop
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1893-06-22

George Vinegar departed Friday for a
visit to Iowa. where he will attend the
the soldiers reunion. He will then at
tend the great fair.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1893-06-22

NJ N. Rutt, q prominent citizen OF
Sioux Rapids. Iowa, was in Miller last
week, after land.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1893-06-22

Keep cool, has been the one absorb
ing thought uppermost in all minds dur-
ing the heated spell of the past few days.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1893-06-22

Mrs. Fires,one's spring millinery goods
are the best TO he had. and the latest
styles Call aud examine them. 17tf
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1893-06-22

Clate Porter returned last week from
Fl. Pierre, where he has been assisting
his brother Walter.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1893-06-22

Master Fred Nikirk celebrated his 9Th
yesterday with number OF BIS
little friends.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1893-06-22

Paint. lead aud oils ut Beasom Il Cos.
IL you intend to pain, your house or barn
do not fail to examine their stock. Il
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1893-06-22

The festive tlre craker and nimble youth
are fore runners Of the Atm OF July seen
ON the streets.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1893-06-22

have cash on hand for a few quarters
Of cheap land. Aft G.. II. CARROLL.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1893-06-22

Horse back and bicycle riding is be-
coming very popular among tae young
folks.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1893-06-22

Mrs. L. Anderson departed Monday
for visit with relatives at Columbia
8. D.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1893-06-22

About eighteen TO twenty young folks
started yesterday from Miller for iaunt
TO IT. Thomson, to be gone three or four
dayS.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1893-06-22

Dry goods and furnishiDgs-good
goods, too can he found at the store OF
II, X Greeves. Call and Inspect them.
and learn prices. II
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1893-06-22

DIR. McLouth, president OF the agricul-
tural college ut Brookipgs, leotured be-
fore the institute TUESDAY, 3aeniDg.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1893-06-22

For first class painting OF any kind call
cn ID. W. Nixon, the clrria:e painter.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1893-06-22

Millinery goods, now aud stylish arriy-
ing at Mrs. Frestones. l7tf
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1893-06-22

store. Large variety OF styles TO select
from. ljtf
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1893-06-22

Chas. Miller is having his. residence
painted.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1893-06-22
SETH WYLAND.
LANDS FOR RENT.

LANDS FOR RENT.
have the following described lands
for rtnt OF sale on easy terms.
Tho land known as the Coutryman
farm, w 22-1i2-G7, ia woolhizer N z
i-li9-66, G. W Smith S W 32-llo-e9, ID o
Ice w 30-1I2-G6. I N Hill n T 2-1l4-67,
u w Thompson n Z 9-1l2-Gs. w II JEFF
ferry s Z G-li1-67. + Ishem Lots 3 & 4.
i-ii2-6s, I W shaw N W 22-lii-70. d w
Madgett s E 3r-ll+67, w Jackson S W
7-ll5-G6. G Davis n w 27-ll3~G7. A l.
Smith n w Jlll3-GG. MP Fri:s " w 10
1905. r VI Wilkins SE 3-li2-GS, w
Norton Lots 4 3 & + IN w 3a-ll3-G7
4 Damn n W &-Ill.-6T w NJ Dnun T. J.
+, w & W-5-E z 35-Ill-G9. G Good
fch NV 3i-ii3-s7. J A Dowler y w j.
.i3-67, i Baker n w 35iO9-eS.
q. c. BnIGcs.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1893-06-22

Tommy Stratton issues new paper
tiis week called "Ree Valley Sun.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1893-06-22

c. e. Sontag yesterday received fine
pair of grey hounds from Canton. They
are claimed to be great wolf dogs.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1893-06-22

Pauiy's frrniiure store-many new de-
signs. i5tf
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1893-06-22

Miss Lizzie Duthie, Of Mitchell. arriy-
ed in Miller Saturday, to visit her reia-
tives.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1893-06-22

Highmore will celebrate the glorious.
and invites every body 10 attend.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1893-06-22

Wool sacks anJ twine on hand, We
want Your wool.
II ID. II. SMITH, & Co.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1893-06-22

A. C. Bush went to Huron yesterday
to paint new house.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1893-06-22

July 18th has been selected as South
Dakota dny at the worlds fair.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1893-06-22

Thos. Grant is building residence in
the Garlick addition.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1893-06-22
CALL AND SETTLE.

All persons indebted to me will please
call and settle Immediately with j. II.
Cole. MRS. l.. L, YOUNG.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1893-06-22

Miss Bessie Lyons has gone to Pierre
for a visit with relatives.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1893-06-22
TEAM roa SALE.

have n team. wagon, harness, mower
corn piow for sale.
u q. II. PRESTON
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1893-06-22

Vegetables at d. II. Smith & Co.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1893-06-22
LOCAL BUSINESS NOTICES.

Chop feed at tie Miller Mills, SIS rer
ton MILLER Mills.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1893-06-22

Gasoline at D. H, smiths & Co. If
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1893-06-22
LOCAL AND PERSONAL

Wool sacks and twine on hand. We
want Your wool. ID. II. SMITH & Co. If
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1893-06-22
CLASS IN SHORT HAND.

Vegetables at D. H. Smith. & Co. lit
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1893-06-22

FOR SALE Single harness with breast
collar. Inquire at thIs Office,
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1893-12-27
The Snakes Poison Fang.

a common belief regarding snakes is
that they can spit or project their venom
a considerable distance and thus poison
and person whose eyes may be too in
tently riveted upon the animal. The
poison fang-mark the singular term,
for thereby hangs this tale--is followed
by a channel i'm the hinder part of it,.
The edges Of this channel are curved
and meet so closely as 10 form a sort
Of tube. the fang bends backward, and
until erected by the muscles which move
II lies back against the palate When
the snake is enraged the fang is erected.
AT the base of the fang is the gland
which secretes the poison. This gland is
in close contact with the maNillary bone,
TO which the fang is United by anchy-
losed tissue The bone itself Is movable
and may be rotated on it's transverse
axis by muscles. Thus, i'm the act Of
striking. the snake erects its fang, and
the act of striking, bringing pressure
to bear upon the gland, causes the fluid
poison 10 be forced into the tube, and
thus elected into the wound. Doubtless
the attempt to escape from its enemy
causes the victim 10 force the fang from
it's erectile position in a forward direc-
ton and thus increase the pressure on
the gland and add 10 the quantity OF
poison injected.-N. y. Times.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1893-12-27

trials are a precious necessity which tend
to fullness of joy both Iere and hereaf-
ter With loins girded let US be found
watching.
Lesson u. The gloriied Saviour Rev.
1. 9-10). Golden text phil ii, 81,
Wherefore God also hath highly ex-
allied Him and given Him a name which
is above every name" Here we see the
assembled and glorihed Christ revealing
Himself TO John. after He had been over
sixty years I'm the glory, as walking in
the midst of the churches, holding the
angels or pastors in His right hand,
commanding what was communicable
and rebuking that which needed reproof,
at the same time encoura ging all by eX-
ceeding great and precious promises TO
be overcomers.
Lesson 10. The great invitation (Rev.
xxi, sgd. Golden text (Rev xxi. 10,
''Whosoever will let him take the water
of life freely" As this lesson is so fresh
i'm our minds. let me outline the book on
the futurist Interpretation instead of re-
viewing the lesson: Chapter i, the Son
of Man in the midst of the churches
ii and ill., His last message from the
glory to His church on earth. also out
lining the history of the church dispen-
sation; iv and V, the church translated
and preparations in heaven for coming
events; vi TO xviii, inclusive, events be-
tween the Church's rapture and return;
xix, the marriage and the return; Xxx,
heavens and earth. The whole book
gives the contamination OF the bible
story. and without il the book would be
unfinished. Blessed are all who keep or
keep watch over the things written
therein.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1893-12-27
Irish Inlnrinnfinn.

An Irish gentleman was shooting with
an English friend, a Mr.. b. They had
very little sport. So Mr. h. said: TN
ask this couutryman whether there are
any birds about here" mo use 10 asi
him." said his companion; he'll only
tell you lies" "I'll ask him at all
events" said Mr., b. My good man.
are there any birds about here2" Lots
OF birds, your honor" said he. Tell
me what sort Of birds" wen, now
your honor. there's grouses and wood
cocks and snipes and ducks and till
bines and all sorts Of birds" Ask
him" whispered the Irish gentleman,
whether there are any thermometers.
Tell me-" said b.. do you ever see any
thermometers about hereg' We'll, now
your honor. if there was nice frost the
place would be alive with them"
Many years afterward, as l drove with
my wife from Killarney 20 Kenmare,
told her this story. She said she could
hardly believe 1t. I said, I'm try with
this boy. and you'll see he'll say much
the same" So / said to the bare-legged
boy who was running along beside the
carriage what Is the name of the little
river near u.s." IT'S the Finn, your
honor" Are there not many fish i'm it?"
There is, your honor" What sort Of
dsh?'' There do be throuts and cells.
your honor" ANY salmon?' There
do be an odd one" ANY white trout?'
There do be a good lot of them" Any
thermometers Them does be there.
too. your honor. but they comes up
later i'm the season than the white
throUts Seventy Years of Irish Life.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1893-12-27
U,mnrried Girls Kept in cages.

The inhabitants of New Britain have a
peculiar custom of confirming their girls
i'm cages until they are old enough TO be
married. The cages are made of the
palm tree, and the girls are put into
them when two or three years of age.
These cages are built inside of the houses
and the girls are never allowed to leave
the house under any circumstances. The
houses are closely fenced i'm with a sort
of wicker work made of reeds. Nentila-
ton under the circumstances is rendered
difficult The girls are said to grow up
strong and healthful in spite of these
dfsadNanta yes.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1893-12-27
\ whistring woman'~ work.

People who imagine that Mrs. Alice
Shaw, the whistler has made her reputa-
ton and her money simply by exercising
a power that any small boy walking
along a country road INDUCES are mis-
taken she has practiced from two to
three hours every day since she began
her whistling career. and she maintains
that il is as much Of a gift to whistle
as il is to paint or TO write or to sing.
First" she says. zone must have his
whistle. Next, he must possess an alb
solute correct ear The least fuctuation
or deviation from harmony creates a
worse discord i'm whistling than in al
most any other form of melody. but,
starting with the lung power. the cor
rect ear and the whistling ability,
patience and ceaseless practice will make
a good whistler"
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1893-12-27
The snow sheds OF the Union Pacinc.

With two and sometimes three engines
our heavy train, now divided into two
sections climbed UP the high wall Of the
Sierra Nevada. We passed through the
magnificent scenery Of Shady run, Blue
canyon and Giant and Emigrant gaps.
In running 107 miles we had climbed
nearly 1000 feet, sometims over very
steep grades. Before we reached the
summit snow sheds began to appear and
soon became practically continuous.
1t was the month of May and the
mountains were still. covered deep with
snow. We rode through forty miles Of
these wooden tunnels, from whose Win
dows we could now and then catch
glanCes Of wild wastes of snow-coyered
mountains and at other times of forests
OF pine and fir trees. Without these
sheds it would be impossible to operate
the road in winter They are built In
the most thorough manner-often upon
solid foundations Of masonry-and are
separated by iron plates into sections TO
guard against the spread Of fire.
There are automatic electric fire
alarms i'm one of the longest sheds and
an engine with a tank close at hand is
kept ready to flood any section that
should catch fire. The sheds are pa
trolled and guarded in a careful man
ner Such attention is due not only to
the passenger and freight traffic which
the road conducts. but TO the value of
the sheds. which average from $1,000 to
S12 900 per mile Several miles, where
bridges and precipices made the con-
structiOn difficult cost as much as $780,
OG1 per mile-ObseTVer