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Il
The most celebrated hotel and
bathing place in the islands is Sans
Soucl, which is near the famous
Diamond Head. Sans Souci has
had for its guests some OF the most
famous literary men of the age.
Mark Twain spent good deal of
his time while on the islands at this
place. Jules Verne and Robert
Louis Stevenson made their home.
The latter. in writing of this cool
retreat, said
eff any one desires such old
fashioned things as lovely scenery,
quiet, pure AIR, clear sea water,
good food, and heavenly sunsets
hung out before his eyes every even
ing over the Pacific and the distant
hills of Waianae, | recommend him
cordially to the Sans Souci."
l found several gentlemen at
Sans Soucl who had very vivid rec
objections of Stevenson. He is
described by all as small man
weighing. perhaps, less than one
hundred pounds, and an inveterate
cigarette smoker. 1t is barely pos.
siole that nicotine poison FASTENED
the end of this strange, mysterious,
gifted man.
"He smoked from morning until
night" said the manager OF the
hotel. 81 am cerGnin he would
consume sixty cigarettes day. lie
was very pleasant. unless irritatcd,
and then he was like u mad IN.
Those who disturbed hlm while
writing or meditatiug were sure to
hear from him"
MIR. Pimmons, city editor of the
Hawaiian Star, said
Il met Mr.. Stevenson while he
was here, and was very strangely
impressed by him from the first.
| learned that he was at Sans Souci,
and went to call upon him. Reach
ing the quiet place. crossed the
lama and entered the house proper.
No one was in sight but small,
ordinary looking man, who sat At a
table writing.
" Where is the landlord ? asked.
"FHe is out, answered the small
man. and he went on with his
writing.
well, perhaps you can answer
my question; 1 came to see Mr..
Stevenson
"The small man dropped his pen,
arose. and extending his hand, said
al arr Mr.. Stevenson
"This was my introduction to
this remarkable man."
Then Mr.. Timmons told me how
Mr.. Stevenson came to write his
famous novel, CDR. Jekyll and Mr..
Hyde"
"The novel was written on this
island aud in this town. The Dr.
Jekyll and Mr.. Hyde live in Hon
olulu, and you will perhaps meet
him before you 60. That novel
was che of spring of bitter rehg-
ious war between Reverend Father
Dannion and Rev. Dr.. Hyde, d. d., A.,
who has charge Of the mission
school in this city for the training
Of preachers. The controversy be-
tween the priest and DR.. Hyde
waxod warm, and Mr. Stevenson
espoused the cause Of the Catholic
priest. He threw bis whole soul
into the conflict, and for while IT
seemed as il we we're likely to have
a religious war. DIR. Hyde. able,
sharp, aud cutting, answered him
from the pulpit and through the
press until the contest became per-
sonally bitter.
"Mr. Stevenson had up TO the
time Of this controversy, it seems,
entertained high regard for DIR.
Hyde, but as the wordy war grew
bitter, be fancied he discovered in
bin dual nature. Al times be
thought the doctor tbe very perfec.
tion Of a gentleman, scholar, aud a
Chnstiany At others he seemed a
very demon. This idea seemed to
grow With his morbid fancy, and nc
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1896-01-30

If were a mule
And some blame fool
Would dare to lash me through
A dead tough" road,
With a great big load,
I'll tell you what I'd do;
i wouldn't crow
But I'd just lie low
And keep most mighty ''mum"
Till got a chance
When I'd kick his pants
Clear into kingdom come. -Ex.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1896-01-30
DIRECTORY.
State Omoials .

Governor-willialn A. Maecorkle, Kanawha
county.
: sscrstary Of state william 4. chiffon. Ka-
nawha countv.
Auditor-Isaac v. johnson. Barbour county.
Treasurer ohm NJ. Rowan, Monroe county.
Attorney ,,eneral-r 3. Riley, Ohio county
supt. of fSchools--Nirgil A. Lewis, Mason Co.
Adjutant General-James A. Holley, Lincoln
county.
state Librarlan--E. L. Wood, Kanawha co.
Private Sec'y TO Gov. John b. White, Hamp-
shire county.
Chief clerk Auditors Ofice-Wm A. Cracraft
.. sec'y states Onice-G. O. Chiffon
"a Supt SchOolsi - IT. j.. Grass.
.. hdi, Cen >. =. y w ="
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Correspondtngly low rates from other
stations.
Tickets will be good ten days, and
will be valid for passage from Wash
ington to Baltimore at any time within
the life of the ticket
For Pullman Car accommodations
and guide TO points of interest in WASH
ington, address nearest H. g. o. Agent.
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: e'rcId'aort ad Tie O Def'atne-Psd.
DE PROFUNDIS.

DE PROFUNDIS.
Written for TEE ARGUS.
BY A. w. FREDERICK.
'Bove the anguish of birth,
Thro' the wedding. .daEs mirth,
Comes this wall of the earth
o God
When Loves hearts but shred
When a life hope has fled
When we kiss our own dead
o God
There's groan of despair
Or the moan of a prayer
All around-everywhere--
o God
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supreme Court or Appeals.

Homer n. Hol. President, Greenbrier Co.
J. w. English Mason county.
Henry Braunon. Lewis Co.
NJ VI. Dent, Taylor Co.
Col. Charles Hedrick, Crisr, Kanawha county
o. y. Long, Clerk. Kanawha Co.
IT. 8. Riley, Reporter. Ohio county.
Convenes at Chatleston Second wednesday i'm
January; Wheeling. hrst Wednesday in June
Charlestown, hrst Wednesday in September.
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UNITED STATES COURT.

Jpdge--J.J Jacksen, Parkersburg, Wood Co.
clerk. Y. Moore. Ciarksburg Harrison Go.
U. 3. District Atty-C. G. Watts, Charleston.
kanawha county.
Asst. Dist. Attorney-stuart r. Walker, Mar
tlnsburg Berkeley county.
u. y. Marshai-A. ID. Garden, Wheeling, VIVA.
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HAWAII, THE PEARL OF
THE PACIFIC"
The Third or Series or Letters by
John II. Musiek.
Author of "The Columbian Histori
cal Novels, Brother Against
Brother" etc., etc.
Sans Souoi and the Government Build
ings. With Reminiseenees Of Jules
Verne and Robert Louis
Stevenson.

Copyright, 1895, by FUNK & wAoSALs Cox
PASr. New York;
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First District--B. d. Dovenor, Wheeling.
Ohio County.
second Dfstrict--Alston Gordon Dayton, Phil
tppi, Barbour Co.
Thlrd DIstrict--James II. Huling. Charleston,
kanawha County.
:, Fourth Dlstrict-warren Miller. jackson c.
H., Jackson county.
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unIted Siates Senaiers,
Members ofCongress.

Charles Faulkner. MArtInsburg, Berkley
stephen Benton Elkins, Elkins, Randolph Co.
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Courts Convene.

December H.
County Court-First Monday In January. April,
July and October.
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COHotabIes.

KinEwood. Thomas Hawker and GEO. r. noH
nan.
Valley. Emanuel Dixon and ] r. Watson.
Lyon. I. w. Criss and W. y. Taylor.
Rono, r. Halbritter and O. N. Rideuour.
Union, ID. W. Myers and Geo. Geissman.
Portland, w. A. McGinnis
Pleasant, J. 8. Kelly and j. VI Shaw.
Grant. s. II. Conner and J. W Michaels.
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Clerk circuit Court-John w. Watson.
Clerk County Court. Ami Martin.
Prosecuting Attorney--D. NJ. Wotring.
County Surveyor-A. r. McMillen.
Supt. OF Schools-H. O. Whetsell.
Assessor East Side, Gabriel Pulliam.
West side. WmF r. Manear.
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Kingwooi District. Joseph NJ. Godwin and
Joseph A. Miller.
Vallev. II. ". Martin
Lyon, Bugene Huggins and James McGee.
Reno. II. II. Wheeler and Lucas Forman.
Union, Julius Scheer and A. NJ. Berry.
Portland, J shn w. Hill and Albert G. Mason.
Pieasant. Lew v; Miller and D: II Martin.
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Mousse OF Delegates.

East side-williara Henry Glover. Terra
West Side-James w. white, Kingwood. 4.
SheriR-LeRov Shaw.
DEPUTY sHERIFFs.
kingwoOd District-Luther McMillen,
Valley-None.
Lyon
Reno--C. ". RIdenour
Union-George Geissman.
Portland
Grant-Albert II. Fearer.
Pleasant-NUne.
The Wadsworth dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1892-1899, 1896-10-21
Ore From Pyramid.

Hank Miller came in from Pyramid
last night with two tons of ore from his
mine that he left at the Reduction
works to be worked, He expects to get
good returns from it and thinks he has
a very rich mine. He is down on the
ledge about ten feet and now has a ledge
two feet wide in the bottom of his shalt,
and il is growing wider every loot he
sinks. He has four miners at work, and
SAYS he will startle Reno's sluggish
blood in the spring or before. The
Gazette has always had great con-
idence in Pyramid Mining District and
think that it will yet attract the attent-
ion of the world.
The Wadsworth dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1892-1899, 1896-10-21
Candidates Keetng.

Saturday night the Wadsworth Brass
Band played stirring airs, a bonfire was
built in front OF Music Hall and many
people turned out to attend the candi-
dates meeting, the ladies being well
represented. Speeches and talks were
made and the usual routine OF business
gone through with. Our townsman
made some slips of the tongue and
caused some bushes and more laughter
The visitors enjoyed the day here.
Those from affair were T. V. Julien, G.
II. S~toddard, +. H. Norcross, W. IL.
McInnes and J. B. Williams.
Uncle George Frazer WAS here, having
come down from Reno.
The Wadsworth dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1892-1899, 1896-10-21
REGISTRATION NOTICE.

NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN THAT
the books of registration for the general
election to be held November 3, 1896,
for the election of National, State, County
and Township officers are now open and
will remain open daily on all legal days
from 10 O'Clock a. m to 6 o'clock. p. l.
until October 10, 1926, and from October
10, 1896, to October 20. 1896, from 7 to 9
O'Clock p. IN. in addition to the hours
heretofore mentioned, at which time the
books for registration will close at 6
O'Clock D. m. Naturalized citizens will
be required to produce their papers at
the time they present themselves for
registration.
n. A. HUMMEL,
Justice OF the Peace and ex-Otticio
Registry Agent for Wadsworth Town
ship, Washoe County, Nevada.
Wadsworth, July |, 1896.
The Wadsworth dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1892-1899, 1896-10-21

John Lee received Sunday by express
from San Francisco one OF the handsome
est dogs we bave ever seen. He is st.
Bernard and Newfoundland, black and
hair a trile curly and the St. lier-
nard curl in his tail. He is very %intelli-
gent and a beauty.
b. F. Porter, Popu!ist nominee for
County, present incumbent, was here
Yesterday visiting friends. Louis BeVier,
the Republican nominee, was with him
and a voter acquainted with Frank is
soon made acquainted with Lou and
vice versa. And they are both Wads-
worth old timers.
Thomas b. Reeds idea OF it is ex-
pressed as follows: "Nobody knows all
about the currency question. 1t is not
necessary to imply that nobody
knows anything about this subject,
however. Nobody knows all about the
the ocean, but men Of good sense keep
out of the middle OF it,
Humboldt county's vote this year will
probably be a few over 900, a decrease
of 200 over that OF two years ago. The
falling off will he almost entirely in
Kennedy precinct, which will poll less
votes by l75 than it did two years ago.
The balance of the decrease will be at
Lovelock.-Silver State
White Pine county makes a brave
sand for Home Rule. II. A. Commits is
out for Senator and l.. l.. Elliott, the
able editor of the White Pine News, is
a candidate for the Assembly. They are
RAINING as Home Rule Independents
and pledge themselves for Nevada mtn
for Nevada offices. The Home Rule
movement is spreading. Let the good
work go on.-Carson News. They will
vote for A. C. Cleveland for U. S. Sena-
tor.
Bob Dave got hold of plenty of bug
juice last Sunday rnd started in to take
the city and paint it a very dark red.
He belonged to the Reserve Indian po-
lice but when Major Wootten heard OF
his doings he came here, took Bob's ar
senal and other equipment from hiT
and degraded him to the ranks. Bob
was too handy with his six shooter for
the health OF his white or red friends
and needs tanning. Jim Shaw was at
Reno on business and Bob took adyan-
tage OF his absence.
There is no one connected with the u.
OF n. who takes a greater interest in ath-
letics thar President Stubs. At a
baseball or football game President
Stubs is always present and his yell
is the loudest and heartiest. 1t is
though his kindness that we have IA
football coach. During his last visit to
ed Mr.. Frank Taylor. a senior at the
Z. oil G., as coach for our team. Mr..
Taylor has arrived and will do all in his
power to bring the football team up
to standard-Stuient Record.
A candidate for Supreme Judge who
will pie 'gr himself to pardon a convict
out OF the State Prison, to get a nomina-
ton, before Il convention is not a safe
man to elect to 50 an important an office.
The Gazette understands that such was
the case before a convention recently
h Id in this State; and it is said they
gave it to a mar who took the pledge"
Ii it be true, it should be means OF
showing him under so deeply that it
will take a month OF Sundays to dig him
o~ut.-Gazette.
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Omega Foto Co. at LoyeIock.

The Omega Foto Company departed
for Lovelock Tuesday, after seven weeks
of successful business at this place and a
rushing business it was. The pictures
they take are natural and well finished
and they will doubtless do a good bust
ness at Lovelock. Wadsworth people
can get more pictures from the negative
taken by sending to the Omega Foto &c.
Loveluck, New.
The Wadsworth dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1892-1899, 1896-10-21
Fashionable Millinery.

Mrs. c. f. Mclean wishes to an
nounce to the ladies of Wadsworth and
vicinity that she will be in Wadswo,th
on Monday the 18th inst, with a COM
plete line of Millinery aud fancy goods,
direct from the city, and will be located
at the residence OF A. 7. C%lippenger.
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Music Lessons.

Miss Lottie Gale, graduate of the
Conservatory of Music, San Jose, will
give instructions in music to a limited
number OF pupils. Apply at the resi-
dence of l.. Hettenhausen. Miss Gale
comes highly recommended as a teacher
and is known to many Wadsworth
people as a talented musician.
The Wadsworth dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1892-1899, 1896-10-21
Help Wanted.

$40 to $lS per week to men and women
for easy home work. No books or can
vasing. No experience. Bonaied offer.
No Catch. Send stamp for work and
particulars. +. HERMANN, 2l3 Sonth
sixth stree., Philadelphia. Pa.
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Dancing School.

At Music Hall every Wednesday and
Saturday evening, commencing at 1:3o
p. NJ. and social Saturday nights at 9
o'clock. Children's class Saturday al
ternoon from = to 80.
Mrs. n. T. IN GLER
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Card of Thanks.

The Ladies' Aid Society wish to thank
all who so kindly assisted them in any
way with their social on the 9th inst.
Mrs. J. G. DRIscoLL, Secty.
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Notice

Those parties who are indebted to me
will please call at my place of business
and settle their accents as | am about to
retire from business here. Call and save
trouble. SEYMOUR JACOBS.
The Wadsworth dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1892-1899, 1896-10-21
BREV1TIES.

Dan Dynan is acting as yardmaster.
Mr. C. E. Mclean arrived Monday
night.
Considerable wheat is being shipped
West.
There are about 2S5 names on the
register.
The candidates are swinging around
the circle.
Arthur auckland is working at San
Francisco.
The Mexican mill at Empire is work
ing on ore.
j. W. Davis has butt an addition to
his residence.
Miss Maud Gill is enjoying a visit to
Carson friends.
Charlie Gileau is working for G.
Lemery at Reno.
Hon. T. G. Herman was visiting his
Reno friends Saturday.
w. H. A. Pike and wife left Mon1ay
for a visit to Churchill.
Senator J.. P. Jones is billed to speak
here on Saturday night.
Wen have to give the band boys a
good send off on the 9th.
Reno VS. Wadsworth football elevens
will play next Saturday.
Miss Emma Anderson returned to
Truckee Sunday morning.
A masquerade ball will be given at
Reno Thanksgiving night.
The political fight waxeth warm on
the various county tickets.
r. II. Cowles spent Monday r%ustling
up in the vicinity of Reno.
G. o. McNees, Populist nominee for
sheriff, was here Yesterday.
Now is the time when everyone is
laying in this winters wood.
Mrs. Ed Fowler was committed to the
Hospital for Mental Diseases.
The Republican County Central Com
mittee meets in Reno tonight.
Sheriff Caughlins spent a few hours
here on business Monday night.
Many people in Austin are afflicted
with sore throat at present time.
The list OF names OF the Wadsworth
voters will be published Saturday.
Woo Ton Wah. better known as
Charlie" has returned from China.
Mrs. BeVier and son came down from
Reno yesterday on a visit to friends.
Trib is economical. A little is effective.
It cures bruises, burns, and sprains.*
~Prospectors have struck gold ore near
The most desirable accomplishment
is the ability to get pleasure out of hard
work.
Dalton & Oats, of East Gate, sold a
number OF beef steers recently at AZ
cents.
Warren Williams says: "Lem is q
pretty good man, but am a pretty good
man myself"
Saturday last was the twenty-seventh
anniversary Of the marriage OF MIR. and
Mrs. $. Arnstein.
Freight traffic has increased in the
past few days and several new crews
have been put on.
w. Y. 0. d. is the name of a Grass
Valley mine. 1t simply means Work
your own diggings.
j. NJ. Higgins OF Reno and Miss Agnes
Duncan of Rye Patch were married at
Reno Sunday evening.
A prominent physician claims that
there will be no diphtheria, scarlet fever
nor worms for children if they eat plen-
tifully of onions every day, especially
when there is a scarcity Of fresh fruit.
Good ior man good for horse; Trib.'
The Wadsworth dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1892-1899, 1896-10-21
Those who try trib praise it.

Trib is only a liniment; but the best
liniment yet discovered by man There
fore much is said about it.
The Wadsworth dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1892-1899, 1896-10-21
We Would Sell Wood!

And will sell first class Wood, stove
length, delivered at your door free of
charge. Call on Short Bros. at the
Wadsworth Bottling Works.
The Wadsworth dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1892-1899, 1896-10-21
Ladies' Aid Meeting.

There will I've a meeting OF the Ladies'
Aid Society at the residence OF Mrs. G..
NJ. Wiley, Thursday, October 22nd, at
Mrs. J. q. DRIsooLL, Secty.
The Wadsworth dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1892-1899, 1896-10-21
BORN.

ARSON ellsworth, Nevada, Oct. II,
a. 1896, to the wife of James Larson,
a daughter.
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the news.
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Candidates Announcements

~ Announcements under this head will be
published up to the General Election for $500.
payable invariably in advance.
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COURT CALENDARS FOR TO-DAY.

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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-10-21
SAND FILTERS FOR WATER.
A SYSTEM NOW USED SUCCESSFULLY BY
EUROPEAN CITIES PROPOSED FOR
BROOKLYNS SUPPLY

In the report recently made City Works Com
missioner Willis by l. NJ. De Varona. engineer OF
the water supply. the latter. In stating what
necessary to keep the water supply pure at all
times Of the year. suggested sand filtration. Since
then there has been considerable interest to learn
just wha. this sand filtration for a city's water
The Woman's Health Protective Association
has discussed the question. and will probably de-
vote more time to this important matter
Filtration for the water supply Of large city is
beyond the experimental stage II is applied In the
publication of the water supplies OF European cities.
and several American cities have sand filters for
their water.
The arrangement Of the European filter is as fol-
lows The water from the source Of supply Is car
ried through pipe into a large receptacle that
serves as a settling basin. This settling basin Is
used principally when turbid river water is TO be
filtered. and is done away with when the supply
comes from ponds lakes II the water Is turbid
1t clogs the filter with mud. In case there Is no
settling basin.
From the settling basin the water passes into the
filter This consists OF BASIN containing layer
Of rather fine sand. resting on a bed OF gravel.
which is underdrained. -
an inch. it is estimated that particles lS2o OF an
inch in diameter ros ARE be water is sen s
the pumps clear as a crystal The coarser mat
tiers the water hy fs aver Of fs
itself becomes a filter much finer than the sand
Sorable conditions even the bacteria Of the passing
water The sediment layer is prevented from be,
coming more than inch thick by periodical
sciaping The sand needs occasional cleaning and
for thaf reason IL is necessary to have more than
one filter. , - ~ .,,ho,, nro
Filters In some countries are open without pro
tecfion from the weather In colder countries tney
are built with a covering of over-archn6 Inas3nry;
ca that the cleaning process VIII not De lncricred
With bv the freezing Of the water: MI DE |arona
roughly estimates that to equip Brook,yn wu
Covers and 81 10000 with covers o..os
,rbe imperial Health Board OF Germany mas nAe9
- 10 ;nnhee as the thickness below which the sand
on ~ Shnul6 never be scraped Thirty TO 40 inches
Is n common depth for the SAND