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The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1897-06-03

One pleasant, sunshiny morning,
late in October, as Farmer Blifkins
was propping up the grapevine in his
front garden that threatened to break
down with the weight Of its luxurious
branches, neat looking cart drove
up, from which Luke Jordan alighted
with quick, elastic spring, quite in
contrast to his formerly easy, leisurely
movements.
"Good morning, Mr.. Blifkins. un-
derstood that you wanted to buy some
cider barrels. l. think have some
here that will suit you.
"Whose make are they?" inquired
the old man, as, opening the gate, he
paused by tho wagon.
"AIine," replied Luke, with an air
OF pardonable pride, "and I challenge
any cooper to beat Them"
Mr.. Blifkins examined them criti-
cally one by one.
They'll do" he said coolly as he
set down the last of the lot. "What
will you take for them?"
"What asked you for six months
ago today-your daughter, sir"
The roguish twinkle in the old mans
eyes broadened into smile.
you've the right mettle in you,
after ALL" he cried. "Come in lad
come in. I shouldn't wonder if we
made trade, after all. :"
Nothing loath, Luke obeyed.
Mary tripped out into the entry.
Her round, little arms were barred
above the elbows and bore traces of
the -four she had been sitting.
Her dress was neat gingham, over
which was tied a blue checkered
apron. But. she looked as winning
and lovely as she always did wherever
she was found.
Oao UAucACu huNt oAlicu do Su0 5hW
Luke and then. turning her eye upon,
her father, waited dutifully to hear
what he had to say.
The old man regarded his daughter
for a moment with peculiar look.
"Mary, this young man-mayhap
you have seen him before-has
brought me lot of tubs and barrels,
all of his own make-a right good ar
tiole, too. He asks a good heavy
price for 'em. But if you are willing
to give it, we'll and good, and bark
We, my girl, whatever bargain you
make your old father will ratify."
As Mr.. Blifkins said this he consid-
erately stepped out of the room, and
we will follow his example. But the
kind of bargain the young people
made can readily be conjectured by
the speedy wedding that followed.
Luke Jordan every year. on the an
niversary OF his marriage, delights his
father-in-law by some specimen of the
handicraft by which he won what he
declares to be "the best and dearest
wife in the world. p Boston Post.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1897-06-03
HUMOROUS.

"FlrSt come urSt berVeu, quotu tue
cannibal king.
Leisurely Lafferty-I see Bill goi
six months at hard labor. Wot'i
hard labor? Restful Ragson-Any
kind.
She (angrily)-What do I get by
cooking for you? Nothing. He--
Dear me, you are fortunate. I always
get indigestion.
Yeast-War is very expensive
thing. Crimsonbeak- Yes, indeed
it's cost me at least dollar for news
papers this week.
"When we are married you will
give me anything I ask?" "Every.
thing, sweetheart, everything" And
then he walked home to save carfare.
Mother-in-law-Did Mary tell you
that always sent you kiss when
ever she wrote to you? Son-in-law-
Oh, yes, and 1t was great comfort to
melville was away.
Mr.. Prospect Heights-Before was
married I always said 1 would never
wheel a baby carriage. Mr.. Papleigh
Push-You changed your mind, eh!
Mr.. Prospect Heights-No, my wife
did.
Every girl who has gone through
love affair, owns an ivory toilet set IL
plush box as q souvenir. 1t Is as
much staple gift in such an affair as
a rattle box for baby's first birth
day.
His Wife-And you are to defend
that shoplifter? The Lawyer-My
dear, she isn't shoplifter. She was,
formerly; but she has saved SO much
money in the last ten years that she
has become kleptomaniac.
Why should loquacious girls be bellies?
Pray answer me this riddle,
Imake guees it is because
Their tongues hang in the middle.
Happened to see your wife on
wheel yesterday. If 1 remember,
heard you declare you would never
allow her to ride. "Yes, know.
But she had chance to trade off hel
pug dog for n wheel and l thought
would choose the least evil.
'If I were you," said the girls
mother, 81 would not allow the ac'
quaintance with young Mr.. Slabsley te
proceed any further. "But if he in
sists on talking, 1 can't be rude. "
ooh, yes, you can pretend that you
are notin the least interested IN the
bicycle"
Mrs. Mcbride - Before we were
married you often wished there was
some brave deed you could do for me
to show your love. Mr. Mcbride
Yes. dear, and l would do it now.
Mrs. Mcbride Then, love, go down
| into the kltcneu unu uioSna1 Se
Bridget.
Mamma, why should landladies OBJ
;act tn children?" Mother Pm sure
don't know; but go and see wha'
baby is crying about, and tell Johnny
to stop throwing things at people IL
the street, and make George and Kate
cease fighting, aud tell Dick If he
doesn't stop blowing that tin trumpet
I'll take il away from him.
.'Do you mean to say" asked the
visitor, in horror, shat the gentle
man was shot for simply rising and
making motion during a meeting OF
your debating society?" "Sut'ingly,
replied the colonel; ''but you musi
remembah, sab, the motion he was
called down on was made in the dlrec-
ton of his hip pocket, sab.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1897-06-03
Too Late.

Editor-You remember that poem
Won left the other day on my desk?
While was out to luncheon the Of
fee cat came around aud chewed it
up. :,
Castle (the poet)-Great heavens'
where is that cat?
"He has gone into trance, and all
our efforts to bring him to have
failed. Life.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1897-06-03
Wire Glass a Fire Barrier.

A product called "wire glass, which,
it is asserted, presents an effective
barrier against fire, consists simply of
a meshwork of wire imbedded in a
glass plate. Even when licked by
flames and raised to red heat it does
not fall to pieces, and it not only
resists the heat of fire, but also the
shattering effects OF cold water poured
over it while it is yet glowing hot
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1897-06-03
Don't Blame the World.

world deadly Weld saye
W. =, found ndamong the OF suret healing;
lin
r annhine when 1t closes though Its bane conceaing
meet with for Things always
" times fondca carsing still twas heaven designed them
. which seems
AD' nav bring 1t blessing take them as we find them
produce the flower, Oh us seque
both shower; may seem unequal
cain Gods
-uh ih,s crosses certainly 70
philosophy trials and All that
A Ma hsses be adjusted.
-Ha Bay Zeaand) News.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1897-06-03
The Greater Misfortune

Interested Acquaintance--I hear
your house was entered by burglars
last night. Did they get anything!
Mr.. Newlyblessed (sleepily)-No,
but they woke the baby!-New York
Journal
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1897-06-03
I'll w ait For You.


nApd SO you want to marry my
laughter, young man9" said Farmer
Blifkius, removing the pipe from bis
hOuth and looking at the young man
baply from head to foot.
"Yes, sir. spoke to Miss Mary
ut evening, and she-she referred me
b you.
The old mans face softened.
"Msry is good girl. a very good
hi, be said, stroking his chin with
thoughtful air, ''and she deserves a
bod husband. What can you do?"
The young man looked rather blank
ibis abrupt inquiry.
III you refer to my ability to sup
BIT wife, / can assure you"
II know you are rich man, Luke
brdan. But I take it for granted
at you ask my girl to marry you, not
ur property. What guarantee can
"a give me in case it should be swept
U--as in thousands of instances
y You could provide for her COM
table home? You have hands and
pins. Do you know how to use
n? Again ask you, what can you
y
This was a style Of catechism for
ich Luke was quite unprepared, and
stared blankly at the questioner
hout speaking.
i believed you managed to get
pugh college. Have you any pro-
ion?"
No, sir. ! thought" :.
Have you any trader"
No, sir! Ny father thought that,
the wealth should inherit, I
uld not need any,"
What are you fit for? Here you
strong, ablebodied young man.
ears old, and never earned a pound
your lifel You ought to be
med of yourself! And you want
larry my daughter!" resumed the
man, after few vigorous puffs at
Pipe. "Now, I've given Mary as
advantages for learning as any
~ town, and she hasn't thrown
away, but if she didn't know
to work she'd be no daughter of
II chose could keep more
one servant, but I don't, no more
choose that my daughter
q be pale, spiritless creature,
! dyspepsia and all manner Of
lady ailments, instead of the
ng, bright-eyed rosy checked
neis. l did say that she should
no lad that had been cursed
rich father, but she's taken q
liking to You, and I'll tell you
IL do-go to work and prove
s'i to be a man; perfect yourself
me occupation-I don't care
50 1t be honest; then come to
a. II the girl be willing. she is
ne old man said this he deliber.
hooked the ashes out of his
Bainst one OF the pillars of the
where he was sitting, put it into
PKet and went into the house.
" Mary Blifkins was waiting to
lover down at the garden gate.
auai trysting place. The smil-
~ faded from her eyes as she
MS sober, discounted look.
ner means well," she said, as
pa her the result OF his applica-
AND I'm not sure but what
ut right" she resumed, after
ptiul pause, 'sfor it seems to
every mani be he rich or
sns to have some occupation. !"
as she noticed her lovers
ok' she added softly: "Never
y wait for you Luke"
Jordan suddenly disappeared
accustomed haunts much to
Pflse Of his gay ASSOCIATES.
erever be went. he carried
IN his exile these words,
g like tower oil strength
IN wait for vou. Luke. 4
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1897-06-03
The Reason for the Selection.

He-Cholly's uncle left all his
money in trust for him.
She-Indeed? Had he no Other
relatives?
He-Yes; but he thought the others
could make living. Puck.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1897-06-03

Son-Papa, what is that?
Father-That is torpedo boat.
Son-What is that larger one?
Father That is torpedo boat de-
stroyer.
Sol-And what is the great big
one?
Father That is torpedo boat de-
stroyst annihilator. New York Press,
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1897-06-03
A Diplomatic Tut or.

Tutor-We now come to the Emper-
or Caligula. What do you know
about him, Prince?
pause, occasioned B the silence OF
the august pupil.
"Your highness is right-perfectly
right; the less said about this em-
peror the better r. Tit bits.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1897-06-03

Seven miles an hour is the camel's
limit Of speed. but its usual pace 10
i've niles.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1897-07-14

IT Is ssid that President Mckinley
will si-nalize the passage OF the tariff
hill by opening the granaries to the
faithful" II Congress adiourns in
time, IS now seems certain, the Presi
dent will isspe~anr order about july
18th. taking from upder the civil SER
vice regulations the clerks in the Gus
tom houses and internal revenue col.
le;tion districts, and also those under
m lrshals, district attorneys and pen.
sion agencies. In Washington many
more clerks will be removed from the
classified lists All of the govern.
ment printing Office employees will be
exempted and likewise those OF the
bureau of engraving and printing
1t is not Improbable that chiefs of
divisions in the departments viii fare
the same way.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1897-07-14

In the matter o; the estate Of John Bon
asich, deceased.
NCTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN THAT
~ the undersigned was duly appointed
administrator OF the estate OF John Bon
asich, deceased, bv the order OF the above
entitled Court made and entered therein
on the 18th day OF November 1896. That
he duly qualified as such, and letters of
administration of said estate were issued
to him out OF tho hid District CoIrt on
tae 23d day Of November. 1876. All persons
having claims against said dete isoI must
file the sumo with the neoa55 Try vouchers.
with the Clerk Of this Court. within forty
days from the first publication Of this
notice, or they VIII be barred by virtue Of
the Statute.
JOHN CFIIATOVICH,
Administrator OF the Estate OF John
Bonasich, ! eceased.
hawthorne, June 81, 1897.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1897-07-14
Our naa Minin7 Law.

Under the provisions OF our new
mining law. locators are given ninety
days in which to perfect their loca-
tions, subject TO the following re-
qulrements; The discoverer of any
vein or lode shall Immediately upon
making a discovery put up at the
point Of discovery a monument OF
rocks, and post preliminary notice
upon it setting forth, frst-The name
OF the claim. Second-the name of
the locators. Third-the date of dis
covery. Fourth-the number of feet
in length and the number of feet on
each side the center of the ledge. 5
the general course OF the ledge as
near as may be.
Within 80 days after the posting OF
such notice, the locator must sink .
discovery shaft to depth OF at least
ten feet from the lowest part of the
rim of such shaft at the surface. or
deeper if necessary to show ledge
OF mineral in place. A cut, crosscu;
or tunn: which cuts the ledge at a
depth of ten feet, or an open cut of
at least ten feet in length along the
lode is equivalent to q discovery
shaft. The boundaries must be de
fined by marking tree or rock in
place, or 10y ,etting post or stone
at the center and each corner of the
claim. When post is used it must
be at least four inches square. by
four feet six inches in length, set one
foot in the ground, with a mound OF
stone or earth four feet in diameter
~ two feet in hight around the post.
Nhea it is impossible on aec1ant OF
bed rock or rough ground to sink the
posts they may be placed in piles of
stone, and if it is dangerous to place
the posts or monuments in the prop
en- places they may be placed at the
nearest safe point, properly marked.
When stone is used instead of rock
in place, it must be 6x6 and Is inches
long, set two-thirds of its length in
the ground.
Within 30 days the after locating
the locator. shall record his claim with
the mining district recorder and the
county recorder, by certificate con-
tanning: |. The name of the claim.
=. The name Of the locators. 81.
The date OF the location and such de-
scription with reference to natural
objects as will identify the claim. 4.
The number of feet in length each
way from the location point, and the
width on each side of the center of
the vein, and the general course of
the ledge. 3, The SIZE and place of
the discovery work. 6. The place and
description OF each corner, with the
marks thereon. All these things
must be set forth in the second nc
Tee aud the notice must be recorded.
rms law does not affect claims loca;.
ed prior to March Is, 1897. In case
oil the relocation OF Abandoned mines
the locator must comply with this
law. Inls Law will prevent the in.
holding of large tracts
OF mining ground by people who will
not develop it, but it will prove a
hardship to the poor prospector on
account OF its complicated require
ments and the expense incident to its
correct observance. We believe its
bad points outweigh the good ones,
but the Legislature says it is the law
aud we've got 10 stand II.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1897-07-14
notice OF FORFEITURE.

To THE ESTATE OF c. b. KTMBALL.
4 deceased: You are hereby notified
that /, the undersigned. have expended the
sum OF one hundred dollars In labor and
improvements on the War Eagle and one
hundred dollars OH the Carly Dawn quartz
Lodges in Hawthorne Mining District, Us
meralda county, Nevada, for tn year 1896
IN order tn hold said mining claims and
locations under the provisions OF Section
232a OF the Revised Statutes OF the United
tates, and of the Acts and parts OF Acts
OF the congress OF tho United States
amendatory OF or supplementary to said
aforementioned Act. said sum being the
amount required to hold said mining claim
Tor one year. and particularly for the year
1896.
And il within ninety DAYS after the
con pletion Of the service Of this notice by
publication, you fai! or refuse to contri-
butte your proportion of such expenditure
MS co-owner, your interest in said claim
Will become the property of the under
signed, under the statutes of the United
Ststes hercinbefore mentioned.
A. SUN
Hawthorne, Jan. &, 1897.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1897-07-14
MacArthur.Forrest Patents

For Esmoralda county. and will give favor
able terms for the use of this very simple
and efficient process, now recognized all
over the mining world as most valuable
one extraction OF gold and silver.
Al persons or companies using the af lrc-
said process without written permit will
be charged one dollar per ton on all tail
ings or ores worked until written con-
tract. embodying more favorable terms,
is entered into.
Address California 4 Nevada Gold 4 Sill
YER Extraction Co, room A Croker Build
ing. San Francisco. Cal. Almarin B. Paul,
President. a7-tf.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1897-07-14

The Transmississippi Congress will
be held ut Salt Lake on July 18th.
The purposes Of the convention are
to bring about closer relations be
tween the States west of the Missis
sippi. Seven hundred and fifty dele
gates from the various States have
been appointed. Nevada has been
allotted fifteen.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1897-07-14

RUSSIA has sent circular to the
powers suggesting that steps be
taken to expedite the conclusion of
peace between Greece and Turkey.
This action is regarded at Constan-
tinople as Of the greatest Importance
indicating that Russia desires to fore
stall similar proposal upon the part
OF the other powers.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1897-07-14

Foa several weeks past silver has
been quoted at abous 90 an Dune,
At that price the amount of metal in
standard silver dol ar is worth
about 46i cents. Waen the Bland
law was enacted on Feb 'ua-y. %
1878. the bullion value of the silver
dollar was 81 cents.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1897-07-14
E stray Notice,

A SORREL STALLION COLT, WITH
n Bald face and fax name and tail
about five years old came to NV place
some time ago and liz now in my posses.
sion. Said colt is branded on left hin hnt
the brand is indistinct and cannot be made
out The owner is hereby notified to re-.
move the animal and pay the costs
S. BALDWIN
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1897-07-14

THE New York World compiled q
table OF Endorsed applications for
Office on file The table refers to the
Presidential appointments only and
show 81, 963 places with 10i,206 ap.
plicants. See that wave?
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1897-07-14

s Saaar4 OF OF S NhxanA; IS
/, J. II. Miller, Clerk of the Board OF
County Commissioners in and for said
County and State, do hereby certify that
the foregoing bills were passed and ordered
paid by tho Board of County Commission.
ers on Monday, July 5, 1897.
j. IL. MILLER,
Clerk OF the Borr..
Hawthorne. New. July s. 1891
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1897-07-14

McKINLEY's boom OF pros perity
has landed on the laboring man S
solar plexus. Strikes are plentiful.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1897-07-14
NEW TO-DAY.
Tie CYANIDE PROCESS.

ATOTIFIO ALTON IS HEREBY GIVEN
~ shat the undersigned company is the
owner OF tho
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1897-07-14
MISCELLANEOUS.
QUARTERLY REPORT.

mo THE HONORABLE THE BOARD OF
L County Commissioners Of Esmeralda
County, Nevada:
The County Auditor and Treasurer re-
spectfully submit the following report OF
the financial affairs of said county for the
three months ending March 81. 1897
RECEIPTS FROM ALL SOURCES
From January 1 to March 81, 1897,
From Del tax, 1895 -. s7e SO
From poll tax, 1896 10 70
From Fees County OIL
GERS ................. 454 90
From Proceeds of Mines
4th Quarter, 1885,. ......
From County License 8l2 20
From toll roads Is 80
From semi-anDual school
money ............... 1895 -
From special school tax,
District \ o. IS Bond
Fund ..... 8 SO
From Lyon county pro-
portion Of interest on
bonds. ........... Isl 81
s3,75j %
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1897-07-14
Notice 10 Creditors and Appoint
ment of Administrator.

In the District Court Of the First Judicial
District Of the State OF Nevada, in and
FOR the County of EsmeralIa.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1897-07-14

X al the List:
Ladies' Stylish Jackets, DARK colors 400
Ladies' Stylish Capes, = 800
Out Of style coats, size 80. 100
Out OF style coats, size SO, dark liz
Ladies' Winter Underskirts from A
Ladies' 81 90 Underskirts 49,. now 65
Skirts, wide corded, RULES 80. =. 100
Ladies' Sleevel sss Undervests. . II, u. %
Ladies Vests with ljng sleeves, from. %
Indies Heavy Vests, for winter a
Ladies' Pants to match Vest.
Kadies Black Seamless Hose 8, II. Is
Ladies' strong Wool Hose ........ %, A
Children's Hose, black ........1), Is, 90
Girls Hose, fine AMI hoayy. .......2j, 81
Infants Cotton Hose ..............10, Is
Infants Wool Hose .............1o, -, Is
Child's Wool Hose, 81 to II, :, 80. 10
Wool Hose, black III to 81 .,.........1 Is
All kinds of Hose at right prices.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1897-07-14
CLAIMS ALLOWED
By tho County Com
missiOnerS.

A T THE LAST REGULAR MEETING
- of the Board of Commissioners Of Es-
meralda county, Nevada, the following
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1897-07-14
X al the List !:

ers at smallest margin OF profit consistent
with safe and honest dealing,
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1897-07-14
2 lAs9 SMT s2Est

81. san FranclScO.
Near the Ferry,
offers goods to
consumers or deal
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1897-10-13
RELIEF FOR KLONDIkERS.

Tramway Through Chilkoot Pass to Be in
Operation by Jan. 1.
TACOMA, Wash, Oct. ID. George B.
Dodwell of the two Pacific Asiatic
steamship lines, and Hugh S. Wallace,
vice president Of the Washington and
Alaska Steamship company, have or.
ganized the Chilkoot Railroad and
Transportation company, and contracts
have been let for the tramway, which
is to be in operation by Jan. /. Com
struction has been begun on the rail.
road, which will be eight miles long
and will connect with an aerial trans.
port of eight and a half miles in length.
The line starts at Dyea and run to
Greater lake and will be broad gauge.
The tramway has a capacity eff 12O tons
of freight daily, and as the line will be
completed by January there will be no
danger Of famine at Dawson this win.
ter. The saving in time to Klondike
will be about 80 days.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1897-10-13
Expert BratnOber Returns From
a Tour of Exploration in
That Region.
Some Good Mines, But Not -
Sensational as Has Been
Reported.
Tramway Through the Chilkoot
i Pass Soon to Be in
Operation.

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. l3.-Henry
Bratnober, the mining expert, who j.
known throughout the United States
from his connection with the Explora.
ton Company of London, has returned
from the Klondike. His mission was to
ascertain if an opportunity presented
itself for investment. He says:
Il found some very good placer
mines, but not as sensational in the
richness as has been reported. In many
eases the claims are comparatively poor,
although almost any Of them will pay
wages. Because one claim is very rich
is no reason why an adjoining one
should ibe equally good. On the con.
trary the near neighborhood of . rich
claim is generally not worth much.
There are few summer diggings in the
Klondike, that is, those which cal be
worked by the ordinary sluicing pro.
cess. Most Of the bedrock is Is or ~
feet below the surface and the earth is
frozen solid except the 18 inches or z
feet which thaws in the summer. On
the whole the Klondike may be classed
as very good diggings and I should say
there is a good chance for other dis.
coveries this fall.
"As to quartz mining, I consider il
impossible at the present time, owing to
the difficulties to be overcome.
Il do not think there is much danger
Of starvation at Dawson"