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dred feet of the ground it fe-l no more, but swept rapidly along through the air. Tom dared not pull the cord any more for fear of the balloon collapsing on top of some tree. On swept the bal loon. Nearing a great poplar tree Tom thought his end had come.
 As the balloon neared the tree it rose gradually and the basket brushed among the uppermost br; ~ches only.
 But as the balloon was drawing away a remnant Of the cable hanging below caught in the branches and held the balloon fast. The balloon being too weak now to do much Hing fioated around the tree with the wind and at last Tom was safe on the solid ground. But then his strength was all gone and he tainted
 He was soon found by a party of
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man, Ed, Ed" as he jumped from the gangway.
 Many thoughts passed through the brakeman'S head as he turned over and over. He could see and hear cars mashing, tanning and piling on top. of each other and he wondered what had become of the fireman. When he stopped rolling he thought he was killed. The engine and twenty-four cars had piled up in the creek and he was under the whole mass of burning, creaking cars. He managed to crawl out without help, getting nothing but a slight scratch. He thought of the fire man again. and with the help of the other hands Ed" was extricated from under the burning mass. When taken out the f1reman's clothing was all on fire and he was burned so badly that he died shortly after.
 The engineer had got out through the window and was slightly scalded. The two brakemen and the conduc- tor who were in the caboose were bad ly shaken up, but not seriously in jured.
 The bridge was a thirty two foot trestle, and in some manner the tim- bers had all been burned from under heath When the engine struck the bed it was going very fast. The pilot hit the bank on the other side so hard that the engine turned right oyer on its back.
 After the fireman had been taken out the men uncoupled the caboose and ran it away from the other cars, which, were on fire. They tried to get the car with the cartridges and powder away, but could not, as it was on the edge of the creek and pulled tight by the cou- bling of the other cars. The men, never thinking of the danger of the powder getting lighted by spark, opened the car and put the powder and cartridges into the end farthest from the fire Then they worked very hard until they had covered the car with sand Of course this was slow work and one end of it was badly burned Not until the work was over did they realize that at any moment they might have all been blown up
 A man was then dispatched to Yuma, about eight miles away. At o'clock in the morning the wrecking train ar rived. The Yuma Indians came to get what booty they could, but they were peaceable and disturbed no one.
 The tired men had to lay another track around the wreck so that the regular trains could pass.
 It was an experience none wanted to were so frightened that they never re-
 This is true story.
 The war spirit has evidently taken strong hold upon the boys. The stories by the girls deal with much milder themes. They are varied and pleasing. The names of the judges will be an- ,,o, lnxy
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is what my papa says. I am years old. live in Berkeley al-d have often seen the university boys parade. When they fire off their cannon, my! don't it make a loud bang? I can't fire a can non, or march very far, but I can ride a pony and carry an American flag and set Spot on the Spanish general. He'd be a brave man who wouldn't be afraid of Spot when he is mad-Spot I mean Then when the general runs away his men will run away, too, and then it will be easy to win the fight. Hurrah for Uncle Sam
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THE CHRISTMAS BOY.


blood flowed from many wound. Buff falo was growing weak.
 Crack Crack Crack
 Help had come. Indian braves rode up, firing as they came. The wolves were at last frightened and ran That night we were once more in camp.
 Had l proved my courage enough to please Buffalo? White boy just as good as Indian boy,'' he said, as we re- clined by the campfire a fortnight later.
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PAL LIE FACE
 WAS BRAVE.
BY ALFRED LAWSON,
 SEATTLE.

\ JHITE boy no good. Indian boy \N brave. Pale face boy weak like
 HX girl
 I will own that this stung my pride was passing the summer on an In- dian reservation in the Northwest, and, being a good shot, fast runner deep diver and a passably good horseman, thought that l had the re- spect of the Indians. But here was an Indian boy, younger than myself, taunting me with being weak and also a coWardl
 Have a care, Buffalo!" I said. Per haps you will know more soon!"
 "Ughi' that was all the answer the Indian boy would make. I did not say any more then, but held my temper and waited.
 Buffalo and I went out hunting to- gether not many days after this con- versation. Both had fine horses, and we were well armed with the best re- beating rifles. We soon struck the trail of deer and rode after it hot and fast. Soon the track of another deer
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THESE ARE THE QUESTIONS.

Is the boys page or the girls page the better?
 Do the two pages show that there is any literary superiority in sex in children?
 The opinions of the judges will be
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PLAN
BY GUSSIE TAYLOR,

IF there is going to be any war in Cuba count me and Spot in. Spot is 1 my big dog and when I sick him
 on he is a terror to evil doers. That
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men who had followed the balloon. They took him home. He learned by his trouble to always get his mothers consent before he did any hazardous action.
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THE BOY AT LARGE.

JAMES HOGG. Where the pools are bright and deep, Where the gray trout lies asleep, Up the river and OCT the lea, That's the way for Billy and me Where the hazel bank IS steepest, Where the shadow falls the deepest, Where the clustering nuts fall free That's the way for Billy and me.
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BUFFALO" WITH HIS WAR PAINT ON. printed in full. The request is here made that the opinions. may be briefly written on account of space. The com- petition has begun. Will the victory go to the boys or to the girls?
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The war spirit has evidently taken strong hold upon the boys. The stories by the girls deal with much milder themes. They are varied and pleasing The names of the judges will be an nounced next Sunday.
Gardnerville record. (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1898-1902, 1898-07-12
A Good Plant.

The RsooRp's plant is not set OF toy
printing presses, or obsolete printing
apparatus, but an mp 70 date outfit con-
sisting OF power presses which will turn
out the paper at the rate OF fourteen
hundred per hour. BY having quick
presses the latest news can be received
by telegraph up TO the last minute before
going to press, which is great advantage
in many casss. All the latest news can be
gathered, printed and distributed while
some of the old fashioned presses still
being used in soma weekly Offices are
yet linking and printicg by hand The
RECORD Office has Hoe Cylinder Press
which weighs about two tons. For one
who has never seen such press work,
ing the sight iswell worth the Watching
The ponderous machine prints the whole
paper at one time, only on paper large
enough to print two: then the paper il
turned, printed again and out by a sharp
little wheel over which the paper is carried
by tapes. Then fly throws tho paper
down on a table from which they are
carried and folded.
Gardnerville record. (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1898-1902, 1898-07-12
TO FIGHT FIRE
A VOLUNTEER COMPANY.
The Project Generally Endorsed

The Project Generally Endorsed.
The growth Of Gardnerville in the past
few years has been both steady and rapid,
almost every improvement has been intro
duced to provide for the comfort and
convenience OF the community; nothing
however has been done toward providing
for the safety OF life and property from fire
That this has not been done is really sur
prising as the Gardnerville people are en-
terprising, progressive, open handed and
generous. The town is built almost en-
tirely Of wooden buildings. covering sn
area OF about one hundred acres.
The project now nnder way il begin
'ing in the right direction, and which In
time will result IN the establishment Of 6
permanent fire department for the town.
The plan Is TO establish Volunteer Com
pany, which will drill in such a way as to
never be taken by supr!ss, and always
Ieady at a moments notice to assume
places previously asrigned each mau and
by working with method and precision
prove able to cope with the great destroy
er fire. The permisson 10 ring the Meth
odist Church bell can no doubt be OBJ
tanned and hooks, ladders, buckets etc.
procured by raising fund, though any
means deemed advisable.
This much accomplished means may
be divised later on for more compre-
hensive system, such IA a pipe line from
the river. with Are plugs and main all
through the town. The following call for
the organization Of Volun Ger Company
has been circulated during the past week.
Volunteer Fire Company. Whereas the
town OF Gardnerville is in great danger
from fire aud in order to institute move
ment to obtain by systematic and united
effort those implements such "a hooks, lad,
ders, buckets, ropes 4 etc, as we'll as to
organize a company who By drills and un-
ity OF action may be enablsd to check
and fight fires which might lead TO serious
conflagrations, We the undersigned do
sign our names and agree to organise a
Volunteer Fire Compay in Wilder's Hall
at seven O'Clock Saturday evening, July
l6 tn.
Francis Esell, Earl Christensen, Peter
Peterson, Dick Wenhold, August Rabs
90 Cardinal Willie Richford, Geo. l
Lamy, E. Jensen, z. Soheppelman, b.
Jepsen, A. Harris, r. H. Kilday. Peter
Nelson, jas. H. Osborne, H. Q. Jepsen
Henry J. Elges, Joseph Evans.
Gardnerville record. (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1898-1902, 1898-07-12
His Shoulder Broken.

Chris Jordan met with an accident tie
other day, which came near causing his
death When North OF the Squires ranch
his team became frightened and ran away
He was thrown TO the ground, his should
or bone broken, and received other
bruises. He managed to walk about half
a mile, when he was overtsken by pasf
ing team, which brought him into town.
DR.. Franklin set the broken bone, but
the patient besame delirious, and DR.
Luce was called in consultation. Mr..
Jordan is now doing as we'll "a can be ex-
pected.
Gardnerville record. (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1898-1902, 1898-07-12
DANCED FORA PRIZE.

Wedged into the immense crowd at
Wilder's Hall July 4 tn. were some three
score little ones, boys and girls, with an
sxpectant look on each face, that betok-
soed something unsual The occasion
was the conclusion OF the dancing school
begun last November. Five judges were
appointed, and when the pupils took the
ball room floor, their every action was
carefully scrutinized. Willie Nelson and
Hannah Christensen we're finally awarded
the prizes, which consisted Of a handsome
gold watch for the boy, and gold neck
lace for the girl. 1t was then announced
that the next session of the dancing
school would begin August 6 th
Gardnerville record. (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1898-1902, 1898-07-12
Hilarity.

Spriggs Bros. with versatile company
Of variety artists showed two nights in
town, and kept the audience in continu.
cd roar OF laughter, with an extravaganza
called Hilarity. Nita Spriggs played
several difficult selections and piano solos.
with technique and finish that won repeat
ed encores. N. @. Monte's performance OH
improvised musical instruments was well
received, while the burlesque prize fight
was very clever.
Gardnerville record. (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1898-1902, 1898-07-12

The first thing to greet the eye on
entering Gardnerville is the imposing
East Fork Hotel. Tho house is commodi-
ous and has large frontage on the main
street, and E. Sheppleman, the lessee,
with his charming wife, make it an agree
able place for the wayfarer to stop. Con-
nected with the hotel is seperate build
ing where George Brown holds forth and
will supply anything to satisfy thirsty
man.
A. Jensen the pioneer merchant OF the
town cannot fail to attract attention for
his store, built OF corregated iron, en-
closes stock Of goods, which, for variety
and quality, would be credit to many
large city. Ky shipping goods in car
load lots, Mr. Jensen is able to sell to the
consumer living in all the surrounding
towns al very low figure. The clerks
are polite and attentive, and the conse-
quence is, pleased customers every time.
p. G. Wilder l. Co. one OF the heavies
dealers in general merchandise in Carson
Valley are SO situated that they can sup
ply anyone with anything from a needle
70 reaper. Both members OF the firm,
Mr.. Wilder aud H. q. Jepsen, are fair
square business men, personally popular
and widely known. 4 careful perusal Of
their advertisement in another column
should interest everyone who buys goods.
Nelson h Wsnholdt ths proprietors of
the 0ardnerville Hotel are known far and
wids. This is one of those places where
everyone is made to feel perfectly at home
and owing to personal attention to detail,
Mrs. Nelson has succeeded in establish
ing a reputation for the culinery depart
ment.
VIM, Ritchford has we'll equipped
livery and feed stable, situated in the
eastern part OF town, where praoticle
knowledge Of stock and vehicles is
brought into play. The horses alway.
ssnile when they draw near to Richiords
for they know better than any man where
they ara well fed and cared for.
Gardnerville record. (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1898-1902, 1898-07-12
WHERE TO Fish.
UNPRECEDENTED SPO7S.
Pleasant Places for a Camping
Trip.

just now when everyone il preparing
to spend a week or two in the mountains,
it might be well to stop and consider il a
trip to some of those unfrequented hooks
would not be better than to follow the
beaten trails, which though easy Of access,
do not give full satisfaction to the true
sportsman. There are MANY plaeea, the
furtherst not over twenty five miles from
Carson Valley. which are frequented only
by the Indians and the denisens of the
forest Here, the towering submits cap
ped with snow, look down on grassy little
valleys through which the mountain
streams gently flow, teeming with speckl-
ed beauties. For the benefit OF those
who are not acquainted with the Carson
River watershed and the roads and
trails leading up and over it, few direct
ions may be useful.
The first good camping and fishing
grounds above Carson yalle, is the Hope
Valley couuiry. This 10 tic most popular
place because it Is easy of access aud
well known. The fishing here is conse-
quently not 20 good. The Hope Valley
road begins at Woodfords and winds up
rathor steep grade through a most
beautiful and picturesque canyon. The
next good place is on the Markleeville
creek seven miles further south, beginn-
ing at Markleeyille, the County seat OF
Alpine County, and a distance of five
miles or above Growers Hot Springs,
which are the most healthy and delight
ful baths in the world. From this point
by the aid OF saddle horses or pack mules,
three miles climb is made over a narrow
trail, when the summit il reached and the
weary tourist is rewarded by most
ch arming view of Indian Valley backed
by dense forest Of pines, fir and tamarack,
long stretches of green meadows, beauti-
ful little sheets of water, with Raymond
Peak standing grim and solemn, now TO
be seen whichever way you turn. and last
OF all, birdseye view of miles OF scountry
with its e~er changing iigfrts sud shadows
From Indian Valley Ave miles brings you
to the Blue Lakes and Deer Greek, in
which the fishing is always good. Follow
ing the creek yeu reach the Stanislau
river and Hermit Valley. Here the finny
fellows bite as only very hungry trout can
The route then leads round in circular
! direction for the return trip, over th,
Amador road, to the famous Silver
Mountain mining district where much o
interest is to be seen ON every side. Silver
Creek fairly swarming with fish, Ia nov
encountered and for five miles provides
ample scope for rod and reel. This creel
enpties into Msrkleeville creek, one O.
the largest tributaries of the Carsor
River, and every foot of the way back Il
Markleeville is study for the lovers o.
nature or the artist. Thornburg's tol
road from Silver Mountain past Monitor
and thus to Markleeville insures q safe
and easy trip. The route here outlined il
Q llculated to take two weeks, camping
hunting. fishing and travelling by easy
stages.
Gardnerville record. (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1898-1902, 1898-07-12
a Cream Cooler.

An excellent device for cooling cream
M it is seperated has just been put into
the Douglas County Creamery. 1t con-
sists OF series OF tin pipes through which
the cream is forced. The pipes lay in a
tank of ice cold water completely sub
merged.
Gardnerville record. (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1898-1902, 1898-07-12
A Deal lneneDt.

p \. Packard, and Z. Z. Brooks OF
Charllotoi Michigan, one of the Syndicate
who are working the Leviathan Copper
Mine visited Markleville and the mine
Friday last. Both gentlemen are reticeut
a. 20 what il to be done, though it ia
xhi,rered that n deal il about to be con-
sumnted, which means great deal tc Al
pines future.
Gardnerville record. (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1898-1902, 1898-07-12
SUBSCRIBE FOR THE RECORD
Our Soldier Boys.

The Nevada Volunteers are assembling
at the Bace Track in Carson, and will
soon be supplied with MI necessary cook
ing Implements to live at the camp in
stead Of boarding vt various hotels as
they nre now doing. II will probably take
several weeks to got the Battalion ready
/ move.
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campaign.
l admit this ia little early 10 trot oul
possible political nsgs before the grand
stand OF inspection, but Is I find that
many people put in great part OF the day
discussing political possibilities and
thought perhaps your readers would toll
crate few squibs from me-
Hoping to become better acquainted
with your readers as 20, am
Yours truly,
PARDEssUs.
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SUBSCRIBE FOR TILE RECORD.
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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-07-19
OLYPHANT.

Ellis buckingham, boy IL years of
age. was seriously bitten by a mad
dog at his home on Third street, Blake
ly, on Sunday evening. The young lad
was alone in the house at the time
with several of the younger children,
when a large Newfoundland dog rush
Ell In and leaped upon him, fastening
his teeth in the boys hand. The boy
struggled with the beast for some time
till a neighbOr came to his assistance
and beat off the dog. Both of the
hoy's hands were badly lacerated, and
he was also bitten on the leg. Dr.
Grams was called and cauterized the
wounds.
While riding along the street car
tracks in Blakely on Sunday night.
Press Keller, Of Dunmore. fell from
his bicycle and dislocated his shoulder
blade. Keller was going along at a
good pace when his wheel struck ono
If the rails and threw him to the
ground with much force. Dr. Grams
attended the wounded man.
The hotel of John Watscho. a Hun
garian. situated or the wild Cat"
road. was completely destroyed by
fire yesterday morning at an early
hour. The hotel was large structure
and was practically new, having been
huilt about nine months age. An
alarm was sounded, but as there is no
fire plugs within mile of the place the
firemen were Of no assistance. The
loss is fully covered by insurance.
Charles Hartnger entertained a
number of his young friends at his
home on Willow street last evning.
Several merry hours were passed in
the usual social diversions and about
IL o'clock refreshments were served.
Mrs. Sarah Thomas and Miss George
Thomas spent Sunday at Scranton.
Misses Sadie Coleman, Grace Bell, OF
Providence, and Mary Coleman. OF
Honesdalc, were the guests of Miss
Mary Roean on sunday
Mrs. Viola Pugh, of Baltimore. Md,
is visiting her mother, Mrs. Mary Jones,
of Susquehanna street.
Rev. B. F. Hammond is spending a
week in New York.
Mrs. j. Nallen and daughter. Miss
Tcssie Nallen, of South Scranton, visit
ed relatives here Sunday.
Mis- Jennie Voyle has returned home
from a two weeks visit with relatives
at Carbondale.
Miss Nina Brown, OF Norwich. n. Y,
is visiting her aunt Mrs. II. b. Mat
thewson, of Blakely.
Miss Grace Lynch and Leo Lynch are
In Williamsport visiting friends.
George Berry spent Sunday with his
parents in Carbondale.
Robert Savage, of Dunmore, was a
caller in town yesterday.
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DUNMoRE.

The Mems Guild of ST. Marks parish
church gave an entertainment and fes-
tival in the church parlors last even
ing. The programme, some parts Of
which were very good, was as follows
Overture, Dunmore orchestra; recita-
ton, Miss Margery Eden; recitation,
Miss Roman Bronson:; vocal solo, Miss
Martha Matthews; recitation, Miss
Anna Oliver; bass solo, AL. Austin:
violin solo, William Naher; recitation,
Miss Dean, of Philadelphia; selection,
Arlington Cuartette: vocal duet, Mrs
E. j. Haughton and Mr.. Jones; vocal
solo, W. r. Wilson. After the enter
tainment ice cream and cake were
served.
farewell party was rendered John
Evans, of Company II, Thirteenth
regiment, at the home of George
fudge, on Apple street, last night. Mr.
Evans is home on a furlough and ex-
poets to return today. A large number
of friends were present and We'd with
each other in entertaining him. The
Arlington quartette was also in at
tendance.
The funeral of Thomas Monahan oc-
CURED yesterday morning, many
friends of the deceased being in at
tendance. The remains were taken on
the s.45 train to Hawley, where inter-
ment was made. The funeral was in
charge of Branch SO, c. M. B. A., Of
which deceased was a member The
pall-bearers were John Tigue, John
Flannelly, T. E. Boland, M. T. Glynn
r. j. O'Horo and John Scott.
Misses Marie Webber and Lucy Ellis
are visiting friends at Hollistervile.
Harry Smith spent Sunday with
friends at Philadelphia.
Mrs. ]. H. Taylor, of Cherry street,
is quite seriously i'll.
Mr.. and Mrs. Richards, of Jermyn
spent Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs. Will
liam Henwood of Swartz street.
Clinton Stevens, of Adams avenue,
left yesterday for Atlantic City, where
he will spend his vacation.
Miss Matte Hard and Miss Scurry
of Carbondale. who have been visiting
Miss Della Williams, of Bloom street,
for the past few days, have returned
home.
Born, July is. to Mr.. and Mrs. Fred
Townsend. of Cherry street, a sor.
Charles Correll and Orin Bidwell
have returned from Lake Ariel.