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Wadsworth semi-weekly dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1899-08-26
CLIMATE AND CROPS.

Abnormally cool weather for August
prevailed throughout the State during
the past week. the temperature ranging
from three to ten degrees below nor
NAL. with heavy frost on two or three
mornings. Heavy thunder showers
on the 10th. 18th and 18th, being
heaviest over the western and northern
sections. Considerable snow fell on
the higher mountain RACES during the
week. The cool. cloudy weather dur
ing the week has been favorable to the
ranges, meadows and all kinds Of vege-
tation. The frost did considerable
damage to corn, cucumbers, beans,
ETC., while the rains and cool cloudy
weather retarded the ripening of grain
in northern districts. The grain har-
vest is practically finished in the
southern and western sections, fairly
we'll advanced In the eastern and cent
raj districts, and just beginning in the
extreme northern sections of the State.
In portions of Nye and White Pine
Counties, the yield Of grain promises
to be a little short Of an average crop.
The cutting of the second crop of al
falfa is progressing with indications Of
a fair yield in most districts.
sWashoe County-Lewers' Ranch
(near Franktown)-Heavy rain on
18th and 10Th with snow on high
mountains, first time ever known in
August. Grain harvest progressing.
All green crops doing week.-Mrs..
Ross Levers.
Dewey-Second crop Of alfalfa has
been harvested; crop short owing to the
shortage Of water. Frequent high
winds during week. The. cold nights
have checked growth Of vegetables.
Isaac r. Matthews.
Churchill County-Fallon-The cool
weather is favorable for second crop of
alfalfa. Grain harvest finished; wheat
and barley a fair yield and of good
quality. Some farmers cutting second
crop Of alfalfa with light yield. High
est temperature for four weeks 80;
lowest Al. w. Ferguson.
Leeteville-The past week has been
cold and cloudy with showers and oc-
c~asional winds. Second crop Of alfal-
ia is being satcked on some ranches.
Corn ready for use-W. F. Kaiser.
Wadsworth semi-weekly dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1899-08-26
The Whee1man's Club.

The Reno Wheelmen held an en-
thnsiastic meeting last evening. The
regular routine business was transacted
and a communication read which had
been received from the Acme Club of
Oakland, accepting an invitation to
ride a fifty-mile relay race during fair
week.
The entertainment committee an
nounced that the social season would
be inaugurated with a ladies' evening a
week from next Friday, to which all
members in good standing and their
lady friends are invited. After the
rendition Of an appropriate program
refreshments will be served.
Wadsworth semi-weekly dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1899-08-26

First-class Second hand bicycles sold
from $40 mp. All repair work guaran-
teed aud Al lowest prices. Sporting
goods for sale.
Wadsworth semi-weekly dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1899-08-26
TELL YOUR SISTER

A B. autiful Complexion is an impes-
sibility without good pure blood, the
sort that only exists in connection viii
good digestion, a healthy liver and
bowels. Karl's Clover Root Tea acts
directly on the bowels, liver and kid
neys keeping them in perfect health.
Price % cts. and 80 els. for sale by f.
Griswold.
Wadsworth semi-weekly dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1899-08-26

Since their supply Of tobacco was cut
off the conyicts in the Iowa State peni-
tentiatv have been sullen and hard to
manage and SOME 300 of them have re-
fused to work. Chicago physicians in
terviewed on the subject say the action
OF the prison authorities is I'm wise that
tobacco in moderate quantity does nc
harm and its quieting effects make
prisoners as well as soldiers more ami
able and less inclined 10 mischief.
Wadsworth semi-weekly dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1899-08-26

The Rev. w. r. Costly, of Stockbridge.
"a, while attending to his PASTORAL du-
ties at Ellenwood, that state, was at
tackled by cho.era morhus. lie a V
"By chance | happened to get hold Of a
bottle OF Chamherlain's Collie, Cholera
mud Diarrhoea Remedy. and | think ii
Was the means OF saving my life. 1t re-
lieve,l me at once. For sale iy all Drug
gists and Lovelock Commercial Gu.
Wadsworth semi-weekly dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1899-08-26
Lawsuits on File.

The case Of Christian P. Fogh VS..
w. D. Linton was filed August 10Th.
w. H., A, Pike Is recorded as plaintiff s
alto rney while A. E. Cheney will act
for the defendant.
The case Of Jerry Coracco VS.. E. D.
and F. N. Rodgers was placed OH file
yesterday, and summons were issued.
The plaintiff has employed Judge Cur
Ter as his attorney. District Court.
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O Is YOUR F

Has she lost her beauty? If so. Con-
stipation, Indigestion, Sick Heaeache
are the principal causes. Karl's Glover
Root Tea has cured these ills for half d
century. Price 25 cts. and so cts.
Money refunded if results are not salts
factory. For sale BY E. Griswold.
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ON E BOTTLE

OF Shiloh's Consumption Cure is this
guarantee: "All We ask of you is to
use two-thirds of the contents of this
bottle faithfully, then if you can say
you are not benefited return the bottle
to your druggist and he may refund the
price paid" Price % cts, 80 cts and
$1.00. For sale by 4. Griswold.
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DO YOU KNOW

Consumption is preventable? Science
has proven that, and also that neglect is
suicidal. The worst cold o, cough can
be cured with Shiloh's Cough and Con-
sumption Cure. Sold on positive guar
antee for over fifty years. For sale by
E. Griswold.
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DOES THIS STRIKE YOU?

Muddy complexion, Nauseating
breath come from chronic constipation.
Karl's Glover Root. Tea is an absolute
cure and has been sold for fifty years on
an absolute guarantee Price 25 cts.
and so cts. For sale by Z, Griswold.
Wadsworth semi-weekly dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1899-08-26

Times at Golconda are reported to be
very quiet. The smelters are shut down
for an indeffnate period and men are
leaving the place to find work else
where.
Wadsworth semi-weekly dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1899-08-26

For SALE-House Of eight rooms,
cellar, well, electric lights, lawn. In
quire Of Mrs. J. r. Forrest at Theo.
Wetnore's.
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otunrs@ss to-. nr.s,er.y..

cV~nV%~ 0IOS~"JN "
Many years ago, when quite n FOung
man, during q rebellion. Count Ito Was
hiding from his enemies. who! having
tracked him to- his house, sent % band
Of ''sohsis'" to- assasslnate him. On
lb@aring HIS enemies approaching and
Trapped Ikea r1t in it's hole. the Count
drew his s.verdI and prepared 10, die.
bun the countess whispered. ''Do' MOT
dia; there'i s lhspse STILL" and removing
tlis ''hibatchi." or fircbox. and lifting
up the mats. aral the planks beneath,
She induced har husband to con0esLR
himself in the hollow space which ex:
lists under ttlr floors Of all Japanese
houses.
Tie murdelerx broke into the roOnN
juss' as the tirebox had been replaced
and demanded of the countess. their
victim. In: vain they threatened and;
cruelty III tixmuceI her. dragging her
about the @ Ay her long black hair:
BUTT a or no. nuall. They couldlnDt
shake'her rssSi,lN" fidelity. Thanks to-
herjcournge C6unr Ito escaped and has
lived to give'tu his country a new con.
stittItion and haeoMls one Of the great
est statesmen of n,osiern Japan. | often
wonder when, II ser the countess. row
a delics,te, gray haired, little lady. at
he courage and presence Of mind that
she displayed ao that critical moment
Of her life.-C6rnfiTl Magazine.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1899-07-21
A Lively Barr1N.

M, actor tells Of a tragic experience
he had while playing In a little' town in
SOUTHERN Texas. In one Of the scenes
of the play, In which he aets the VIII
laiEK he lsides himself lin a. barred, THAT
he may listen to a conversation be-
tween tine hero and heroine;. whose fu-
ture' wela being he is trying to- destroy.
In the town hall there was little sf any
"p,operty'' material. Az barrel; would
do, to- conceal himself I'm. so, n -.hired
hand" was sent out to- find ons: He
s0neeedsd.
The time came for the. to- do hiS
part He slipped in the barrea with
sase. The man and the woman ap-
ReareG- anll while they were Inn the.
midst of Il animatedI conversation
there came a howl from tho barrel that
faillY shook the rafters. This Was fol-
lowed by the eavesdroRper crawling
out with his hands to his fhcas and te
In. tuwn, wss followed b. a SWARM Of
wasps, The wasps> got; among the
stage. people and those 10 the audience,
which created so mucha confusion. that
the show was broken up.-G:alveston
News.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1899-07-21
A Startll~3 hngw&y.

A Latin professor IA explaining the
derivation OF our word "oStracixe" to
his class In q local academy, He told
tho story Of the early Roman republics
and the scheming of the politicians Of
the times, He related how, when any
man In the republic became obnoxious
to his %nelghbOrs, they used to write his
name on an oyster shell I.atin-ostre-
um, shelD, and OF the receipt Of u
specified number by the consuls that
man was banished, killed or otherwise
removed In some u Of those pleasant
ways the old Romans had, When he
had finished his explanation, no said:
Now, the hoy here in the front seat,
what did we derive from the old Latin
use of the shell, which VAS called os'
treumT
The answer he expected was far
from what he got, for the little student
with s%pectacles IN the front seat arose
aud delivered himself thus
'From the Roman habit Of using
shells to get the best Of people, we de-
rive the present Coney Island shell
game, which Is u fascinating and cost
~ sport -Hr0oklyn Times,
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1899-07-21

AT the time the malady of Ludwig
IL, the mad king Of Bavaria, was at til
worst he gave orders that 80 Of his
finest horses should be pu, In the best
condition possible for a race" writes
Professor J. II. Gore In The Ladies'
Home Journal, "When the report
came that no further improvement
could be made, he had them brought
into an open feld where every conceiv.
able form Of noise making device had
been stationed.
"The horses were tied to posts, and
the king from an elevated stand gave
tho signal that started the hare Of
trumpets, the booming OF cannon, the
firing Of bombs and other outlandlsh
noises. The horses reared. plunged,
struggled to got free, and finally bseak,
Ing loose started In the Widest Of gal.
lops from this bedlam. But toward
whatever corner OF the field they fed
they were stopped by noises just as
terrifying and sent to another quarter
TO be frightened again and again
"When the horses became too tlresl
to we'll. the king found the specra.
clio embarrassing and ordered the orgy
to cease. by this cruel freak the royal
stables lost n number of their most
valuable animals"
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Not In sx.r

II Ia COMMONLY supposed that when
the tidihgs Of the death OF William "
were conveyed to Queen Victoria she
received the archbishop Of Canterbury
and those with hin, In her nlghtgown,
but the ridiculous nightgown story can
easily DO exploded, The mistake orig.
mated In n Of Disrael's novels, As q
matter Of fact, during the last century
the garment now known as dressing
gown was called a nlghtgown, and We
read Of elderly ladies and gentlemen
walking In their gardens before break.
fast In their nlghtgows. 1t was really
= dressing gown which the princess
donned before receiving the arch.
bishop, and 1t was a pretty one, made
Of white cambric, YER which her maid
threw a shawl.
The archbishop was accompanied by
the Marquis Of Conyingham and Sir
Henry Halford. aud the difficulty they
experienced In getting admission to
the castle has been llkened to the
In Macbeth" where the sleepy and
ungracious porter has been aroused
from his slumbers, 1t was a long time
before the porter would answer the
clamorous summons, though the arch.
bishop pealed at the bell, while the
marquis piled the knocker.-Dublin In.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1899-07-21
shocked the Chief Justice.

Lord Russell of Halloween, the chen
justice Of England, was up In London
for q few days last long vacation, aud
having nothing to- do after the norm
Ing accepted a friends invitation to
lunch ut his club, After luncheon, u
scratch rubber was with difficulty got
together, very few members being In
the town, The fourth man, a. young
subaltern In the guards, only Joined
after mentioning that he played, a very
poor rubber. Unfortunately the chief
cut him as partner, several times, In
succession, At first he only tidgeted' q
little and made m on two mild In
quirles. But after something extra
dlabollcal hi. lordshlp broke out with.
~ really think, sir, you are playing
badly on purpose to- annoy me-"
"Oh, shut tp!" said the soldien. "Mow
a any fellow play when you, keep
jawlng ut himY Lord RUSSELL, with
quiet dignity, observed, ~ don't think
you know to whom you are speaking.
sir"
"Oh. yes, l do" said thewarrior. "Yo0
are the lord chief Justice, but YOU'RE
not In your blooming police court
now" Tablcan
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1899-07-21

"Once In. the javous springtime,".
casually. remarked. the man with the
ingrowing: ohm. III threw q rug on.the
grass plot beneath! my window. Days
few by as>dayss will. and ! picked 'ttup
again to findi that the healthy green'of
acknowledgement hnd given way to the
sickly yellow Of dnarth and decay. Just
SO it Isl my boy. when the brain Is COW
cred over" with the rug Of old fashioned
ideas. From infancy ] was taught by
my nrecentors to, give useful presents,
not silly gBwgawS thst would last: but.
the moment. Thlss was the rug thrown
over the green Of my gray matter, 80
that today II haven't got sense enough,
left to follow tits. plot Of q farce conn
edy."
WHAT in. the nalase Of began, aiis'
a%stonisllsd' listener:
"Simply this. my boy; I gave my best
girl nothing bun useful presents. and, Of
course she's gene and married another
fellow. Pleasant to think that my USE
fnl presents have given them o. stnalt in
housekeeping, isn't itY"-Kansas City
Independent.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1899-07-21
Lovely EbCtIe PaE Noses.

They aCT d~lstributtng an Advei'ufss"
ment in Germany rhat runs thus:
"A studic' for improving the humma
face.
'This studio Is hlGhIy recommended
to ladies' anu genulsmeD who WISH tt
possess faces In the present fashion!
'"Yhis Is the best house in the world
for improvings autl. changing the color
Of the eye whicli' ram be rendered
flashing and bright, desv - the sea or
full Of laughter,
'"Thts house, music nuE lbe thought to
have anything ,t6'do' with any other es.
Establishment. It, possesses vast labOfa-
tories, and over 1900 appearances are
In use to change and improve. the fea-
lures
"a great speciality Is nka@te Of dim.
Pies amd OF producing: lovely little turn
ed mp moses, .
TERMS are moderate. and the strict
est discretion and secrscy aye Observ-
cd" ,
Peophe In Paris are talking y great
deal of this advertisement. writes n
correspondent Of madame; burt. except
that the establishment iss in Vienna. |
have NOT been able to- discover the nd
Dress OF this most wunderfali' h<'uss. for
manufacturing eyes and noses
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1899-07-21
Mrst Publication July II. 1884
ALIAS IA
TN THE DIsTRICT COURT OF TIKI

TN THE DISIRICT COURT OF THE
J. Seventh Judicial District of the State,
OF Montana, In and for the County of
Yellowstone,
John Chris Schmehl, plaintiff, VS., Jas-
hanna SchMehl, defendant. ALIAS
SUMMONS.
The State of Montana to the above
named defendant;
You are hereby summoned to answer
the complaint IN this action, which Is
filed In the office of the clerk Of this
court, Y copy 81 which ID herewith served
upon you, and to file your answer and
serve q copy thereof upon the plaintiffs
attorney within twenty days after the
service of this summons, exclusive OF the
day OF service; and in case Of your TAIL,
nEe to appear or answer, Judgment will
he taken against you 'hy default Tor the
relief demanded in the complaint,
This action IL commenced by plaintiff
to secure a decree Of this court dissalyp
ing the bonds nj matrimeny now exist,
ing bptween plaintiff and defendant, on
the ground and for the reason that IN
autumn Of 1850 defendant, at Pine City,
Pine county, Minnesota, and W divers
times since then, vt said place, commit,
tod adultery with u man, whose name IL
10 plaintiff. unknown, without the oon'
sent, conniyanoa, procurement, or pro,
vions Knowledge of the plaintiff,
Witness my. hand and. seal OF said
court this l9th day OF July, A, u, la00,
LlsEAIO i, A, WILLIAMS, Clerk,
W, N, JOHNSTON, Attorney tor Plaintiff,
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1899-07-21
No Ghosts, GouitS Fool, Has...

A naval officer who, held a. civil ens
ployment at Rhode Island daring tlAs
American val Of Independence and
who was of a remarkably spare. skeas'
tonlike figure was stopped by a sem
tinel late a night on his, usturn frsm
a visit and shut up In: the sentry kox.
the soldier declaaing that 10 shoull nc.
main there until his officer came his
rounds at IL, O'Clock. ,
my good Gelb0w," said, Mr.. W., ~
have told you who l. aIa. and | really
think you ought to take my word"
ut will not do" replied the soldier,
~ am by no means satisfied"
Then, taking from his pocket a quar-.
ter of a dollar and presenting 1t, win
that satisfy you?"
why, yes; ! think 1t will"
"And now that l an released, pray
tell me why you detained me at your
post"
~ apprehended YOU" said the soldier,
las a deserter from the ehurchyard."-
Mirror,
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1899-07-21
l>Sskins Up ~ Gibraltar.

Perhaps the favorite sight Of Gibral.
tar il thu daily procession at shutdown
for the locking Of the town gates. The
keeper Of the Keys. looking very like a
prisoner despite Ills uniform. marches
through the town IN tic center Of a
military guard, preceded by a regi.
mental band. which plays inspiring
and familiar tunes. Tie keys. Of enor.
nous size, are borne alOft before him
as an outward and visible emblem Of
the vigilance of Britain In guarding
her prime military treasttre.
On arriving at the gates the guard
sahates. the martial stratus strike UP
with q red0ubIed paean OF triumph.
while the greet toors slowly swing to
and are solennIy locked for tile night.
Then wight about turn. and the pro.
cessiOn marches back to the convent to
deposit che keys i'm the governors keep
ing. conveying By its passage an a,ssur-
ance to the people aud garrison that
they may rest In peace.
once the gates arr shut. 1t were ems
ter for a camel to- pWss through the eye
Of . needle than for xny unauthorized
pe1son to go into Gibraltar. Even a be.
aAted officer returning from pig stick:
ing beyond the lines would be con.
fEOnaed by 30 many f%ornsslitics and the
nssessity Of incohk cnieretug 10 many
high personages TINT he would prob.
ablY prefer to encounter the discom.
fort 81 . Spanish inn. without.
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Hopeless CreAulity.

1.-THE gross superstition one occasions
silly encounters among fairly intelli'
gent people Is very disheartening," la
mented a physician. Some time ago
l was called In by III upper class me.
chanic. Il ma who earns $G Il day. !
found Inn IN Il state Of alarming uerv.
ous drm sion. and bc complained Of
agQniH. y nrula' ,,a iD the head. ]
question, him sharply. anu he finally
Informed ne that he hard been con.
jured' by nn old negro servant whom
he Ind discharged. 1t seehSS he had
found a small red flannel bag full Of
dough hidden under his mattress. rec.
Ognized 1t as n vOOdOo charm and had
never been well since. He told n,e this
In m awestruck whisper. and mad"
no effort to conceal my disgust. told
him he ought to be ASHAMED Of himself
for allowing IN ignorant darky to play
on his imagination, tNt ] could sew
plainly that he was u%nconvinced. ~
nally ! gave him some simple treat.
ment. and In a few days he was all
right. But what sickene6 me was the
dense; hopeless crcdulity' or
by THE wsy, Doctor" interrupted q
listener, what was 1t thUt you gave
the man YOURSELF"
'Dh, merely some bread pSlIs," re.
plieU the physician. There was no
use taking saeb q case seriously. What
are you lNughisS At, anyhow" p"
"Nothing." sBld the other dennarely.
Orleans TtnSG~- Democrat,
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1899-07-21
Sensible. S0rcey.,

Once somebody called the late Fran
oisque Sarcey, the great French dra-
matte critic, "That'imbeciles Sarcey."
A kind friend rushed to him, waving
the paper. "Are ynn going to challenge
him." asked the kind friend.
Certainly mott replied Sareey. II
W him thanks. The public will forget
the word imbeaile and will remember
to have read my name"
Sarcey a for 40 years the chief
dramatic critic al a nation that values
style, yet he always wrote In a plain,
blunt fashion. He refused to be a
member Of the FrencA, academy lest
dramatists who might become his fell
low members might wish him to favor
their plays,
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1899-07-21
LOADED WITH HARu LUCK.
Several Bitter xrIcrienue~ s& q
Youthful! II uMa away.

Young John Kathner, an, lnexperi.
enced hobbledehoy thirsttngs for adven-
turc. ran away from hume the otllan
day with 100 marks ln,bis poolssa lDe-
termined to see the world hp' booked
for Berlin. intending to- surprise a
spinster aunt residing there! With
whom. however. he was not personally
acquainted. On reaching his destina-
tl0sv he strolled about the city making
Inquiries for Aunt Knthner's> place OF
abode.
\ woman accostcd him, WHAT. YOU
are from Abbau! What is|yoMr name|
On lenring It., she exclaimed: Him
mel! Why, then. | an your auntc, come
home with me-" Young ;G%reenhorn' did
her bidding. they suppeA together, and
he was sent to bed.
Om awakening neXt morning. he dis
covered that his clothes and his money
were gone. and so, toov was auntIe. lh
his despair he rushed to the window in
his nlghtshirt. crying out his misfor~
tune to the passersby,
A woman with an infant In her arms
responded to his appeal! ~ will go
and lind your auntie,'' said she. land
leave baby with you MEANWHILE"
Hours passed. with baby bowling. for
Sustenance.
AT length a constable came to
Johann's rescue with q, suit OF, clothes,
snd bundled him and Ibis infant of,
to the police station. where the Inspeo'
tor wired to the young mans father:
'YOur 0 Johann isshese with his, In,
FAINT, You a take them In charge on
payment Of the expenses, inGunadI"-
BerliD COrresDOndenoe,
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1899-07-21
ssitntering the Sneakers Desk.

When Samuel ], Randall was speaker
Of the house he proved himself an ar
tlstlc and scientific desk splinterer,
During the Forty-foarth congress, when
the electoral vote was counted and Mr.,
Hayes was declared president, Mr.,
Randall pounded the top of his desk
ont of shape three times, Employees OF
the capitol who do the repairing OF fur
allure assert that there never has been
q speaker who did not leave the desk
at the close OF \ session In bad con-
dition, hut that Mr., Reed succeeded in
splinteriRg 1t more effectively than any
other speaker, Pittsburg Dispatch,