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Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1901-10-19
NEVADA.

In AN article on Nevada's re-
newed mining activity, the Min
ing and Scientific Press says:
Western Nevada has not been
behind in receiving the same inn
pulse toward increased mining ac-
tivity. Mason Valley, in Lyon
County. than which nothing could
seem more fitted for the home of
the jack rabbit, and the coyote, is
discovered to be a region of con-
siderable possibilities in copper
mining. Quite number of large
operations have been started, by
Eastern and Montana capital
largely.
The above shows a woeful lack
of knowledge of the resources of
this valley, or a willful malicious
ness. To speak of the greatest
valley in the State of Nevada as
the home of the coyote and the
jack-rabbit, when it is the home of
countless numbers of beef cattle,
dairy cows, horses and swine, is
little less than ridiculous for a
paper claiming the standing of the
Press. Mason Valley is in the
neighborhood of thirty-6ve miles
in length with an average width
of from six to eight miles. The
land is as productive as any which
lies out of doors, the people have
comfortable homes and are fairly
well-to-do. We are handicapped
to some extent by not having rail
road facilities and good roads, but
theses difficulties will eventually
be overcome. Mason Valley is
one of the greatest agricultural
and stock-feeding sections in the
West, and her surrounding mount
aims are rich with gold and copper
deposits. In a mining way this
section is just becoming known to
the outside world, and we predict
that in the next two years devel-
opments will be made which will
surprise some people.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1901-10-19

QUITE a number of our State
papers have recently contained
timely articles on the advisability
and benefits of trading at home,
thus keeping the money earned
by home people among them
selves. This is the only true
method by which a community
can succeed and become prosper
Gus, but these same papers are
running advertisements of San
Francisco and Sacramento houses
and department stores, thus virtu-
ally advising their home people to
send away for goods. There is
not much consistency in this way
of doing business, or else the per
sons who run these ads do not
have much confidence in their
sheets as business-getters for the
outside concerns.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1901-10-19
Rule for MeasuriaQ Hay.

The folIo wing rule used by the
United States in it's purchases OF hay
offers to farmers a practical, simple
and easily understood rule for the
determination of the number of tons
in stack of hay:
Measure the distance from the bot
tom of one side of the stack over the
stack, to the bottom of the other side
of the stack. This may be done by
a rope. Then measure the width OF
the stack, and subtract the width
from the first, or over measurement.
Divide the remainder by 2. Multiply
the quotient thus obtained by the
length of the stack, and the width
of the stack, and divide by 5I2, ii
stack has stood less than 80 days,
and by 422 if more than than 81 days.
Over measurement, 40 feet; width,
20 feet; length, so feet.
40 minus 20 equals 20. 20 divided
by equals 10. Iox5ox2o equals TO-
600 10000 divided by 5I2 equals
number of tons.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1901-10-19

1T Is announced that attorneys
have discovered that every volun-
teer who enlisted in the Spanish
American war is entitled to boun-
ties amounting to $IS6 provided
by a federal and State statute of
some OF the States many years
ago. The State bounty law pro-
vides for the payment of $S4 and
the federal law grants $Io2 to
each volunteer. The matter is
now pending before Attorney
General Knox, at Washington.
The outcome will be interesting to
all volunteers.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1901-10-19

THE demand for farm land,
which naturally increases with the
increasing population, is compell-
ing farmers to cultivate their land
more carefully. Divisions of large
farms are constantly being made
as the boys grow up to manhood,
and wish to build a home for
themselves. Smaller acres mean
better farming methods, and SC
agriculture is gradually drifting
into a science. The man who
thinks most and studies out causes
and effects will make the greatest
success.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1901-10-19

We offer One Hundred Dollars Re
ward tor any case of Catarrh that
cannot be cured by Halls Catarrh
Cure.
F. J. CHENEY 4 Co., Toledo, o.
We, the undersigned, have known
F. J. Cheney for the last IS years,
and believe him perfectly honorable
in all business transactions and f.
nancialIy able to carry out any obi
cations made by their firm.
WEST & TRuAx,
Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, o.
WALD1Se, KIxNAx & MARVIN,
Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, 0.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken in
ternaIly, acting directly upon the
blood and mucous surfaces OF the
system. Testimonials sent free.
Price, 75c. per bottle. Sold by all
Druggists.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1901-10-19
Drying preparations simply devel-

op dry catarrh; they dry up the secretions,
which adhere to the membrane and decom-
pose, causing far more serious trouble than
the ordinary form of catarrh. Avoid all dry
ing inhalants, fumes, smokes and snuffs
and use that which cloanses, soothes and
heals. Ely's Cream Balm is such remedy
and will cure catarrh or cold in the head
easily and pleasantly. A trial size will be
mailed for 10 cents. All druggists sell the
soc. size. Ely Brothers, sc Warren St., NY
The Balm cures without pain, does not
irritate or cause sneelng. 1t spreads itself
over an irritated and angry surface, reliev-
ing Immediately the painful Inflammation.
With Ely's Cream Balm you are armed
against Nasal Catarrh and Hay Fever.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1901-10-19
Rupture.

If you want that rupture cured
write to DIR. Hamilton, Surgeon,
Reno, Nevada.
The Worthington advance., 1901-03-22
TIMELY GARDEN NOTES.

1t is . mistake to rake up the leaves
In the wood lot or any other place
where they may be allowed to remain.
Besides being of value as winter pro-
lection, when decayed they add much
to the fertility Of the ground.
Blackberries and raspberries- grow
from shoots formed just below ground.
When transplanting them the mistake
of setting them too deep, practically
killing them, is not uncommon. The
roots should be but just below the
surface.
In California they have late ripen-
ing navel orange called navelencia,
which, on account of it's lateness Of
ripening, prolongs the season con-
siderably. The navel itself owes it's
introduction to the late William
Saunders.
The Snyder blackberry is a popular
sort in the northwest, because of it's
extreme hardness end it's productive
ness. Taylor's prolific has larger
fruit, but it is hardly as hardy as
the others, but quite hardy enough for
the middle states.
Many common cvergreens can be
transplanted from the woods with or
dinary care if not too large size be
taken. "A plant of three feet; with good
roots, will be more satisfactory than
a six-foot one. Early spring is good
time for it.-Practical Farmer.
The Worthington advance., 1901-03-22

THE DANDEulONS.

The fields and lawns. but few short days
Draped deep in ermined robes Of spotless
snow, y
In Natures grandest Transformation scene
Are wearing mantles made Of emerald
green, 80
Well cushioned with green velvet. fold on
Pinned down with buttons made Of purest
gold.
Sweet dandelions, humblest Of the flowers,
Quite unassuming spite Of richest dowers
or Natures beaten gold. her nuggets
On padded carpets with blue skies DER
head;
Each field marvel. every simple sod
Bearing In gold the flnser-marks Of God.
How softly nestles every modest flower
Within the cushioned comfort Of its bower
OF huted- grasses. made In perfect mold.
Petaled perfection framed and frfnged with
gold;
Free to the poorest. without stain or
stealth,
1ngots from Natures mines Of golden
BAthe little blossoms, hiding not away.
But growing where the happy children
play.
Glad to bestow upon the poor mans cot
The same 1t spreads upon the nabob's lot;
Simple and social. ready to be culled
That human dearth may have its edges
dulled.
All hail. sweet blossom of the glad spring.
Coming so close upon the winters rime.
Lighting the landscape with uncOunted
gems
Fit to adorn the princeliest diadems;
Dame Natures medals given with gener-
Gus hand,
Tokens that God with kindliest command
Blesses each year anew with love the land.
I..EDGAR JONES.
The Worthington advance., 1901-03-22
I HEARD THE SOUND OF WHEELS

mistress. At sight of the carriage
there was a cry of joy. Miss Rubert
introduced me as her rescuer.
II was rendered the hospitality of the
establishment, fed and sheltered, and
slept that night in good bed. The
next morning new clothes were brought
me. There was an inquiry, without re-
suit. My story that the thief was
masked was confirmed by the coach
man. No mask was found, only torn
handkerchief, and Lolette, satisfied to
have lost nothing, did not push the mat
ter.
''What shall add? Twas handsome
fellow in those days, we'll educated, as
I have said, and of good address. The
story of my heroism brought me into
notice and I soon found employment.
l was heartily in love with Lolette
and, beginning with gratitude, she soon
loved me in return. married her, not
however without confessing my fault,
which she readily forgave, since her
beauty had conquered me as soon as
saw her. I made her good husband.
and it is the sorrow of my life that
she died 20 years after our marriage.
Now, doubtless, you will understand
why I have so strong sympathy for
the unfortunate"
The Worthington advance., 1901-03-22
THE DUTY Of THEIRS

What suffering frequently 1yulf1
from : mothers ignorance; Or mora
frequently from > mothers neglect .
properly instruct her daughterl
Tradition. says woman must suf.
fer" and young women are 30 taught.
There is : little truth and . great deal
Of exaggeration in this. II young
woman, suffers severely she needs
treatment, and her mother should 80
that she gets it.
Many mothers hesitate to take their
tion but no motker e1, need iYb hesitats .l IS
write freely about her daughter or
herself TO- Mrs. Pinkham and secure
the most efficient advice without
charge. Mrs. Pinkham's address Il
Lynn, Mass. ~. s
The Worthington advance., 1901-03-22
BARN VENTILATOR SHAFT.

are put in quarters such as winter
dairying demands, then trouble be-
gins.
do not know that the moisture,
which manifests itself by congealing on
the roof and walls, is any serious mat
ter*of itself, and this could be over
come by filing in the space as sug
gested. It shows, however, that the
ventilation is imperfect; and to rem
edy this and retain the warmth gen.
Grated by the confined animals is not
SO easy a matter. If the ventilator
shaft is brought down near the floor,
it will probably be carried to a point
where the air does not differ in tenn
perature from that in the shaft, and
SO of course will not work.
The Kansas experiment station Of
fered suggestion, of which the illus
tration is a modification. At the point
where the shaft passes through the
ceiling, hole is cut and provided with
shutter opening inward: By opening
this more or less, draft can always be
created. A very slight opening would
make sufficient draft to cause the
shaft to take air from the bottom, es-
pecially if it was long one.
In the case under consideration. I
would pass the shaft through the main
barn and up between the rafters to
the ridge. terminating in either Gu
pola or ridge ventilator. In the illus
tration, c represents the ceiling, S the
side of the building, and F the floor.
In this instance, loft is supposed to
exist, and it is intended that the shaft
shall be carried up to the caves, and
thence between the rafters to the
ridge, terminating as above. The in
side shutter would necessarily be con-
trolled by two ropes or cords. Richard
Fl Mitchell. in Country Gentleman.
The Worthington advance., 1901-03-22
u |R 1|IEi!gEB
:$$!:l7a2@lisS2SS
WOMEN AND POCKETS,
Lz5fsE - 5sSz-, ii. : *
Sone Pertinent Connents By Elisa
beth Cady Stanton, Famous
9uaraElst AgitatoP.

The daily press gave an account q
few days sin :e of young woman
walking in the street with her blind
mother, her pocketbook in hand, who
was suddenly robbed BY q man, who
was arrested and is now paying the
penalty of his crime in jail. If the
woman had had q pocket and her
purse in it she might still be enjoying
her money and the man his liberty.
Going to see q friend of to Europe
not long agos1 saw young woman
hurrying to the vessel, her train in
one hand, her umbrella and handker-
chief in the other and her purse held
in her teeth!
Ever and anon we hear of these VAL
uables snatched from their possessors,
for which men and boys are arrested
and punished. In view of this result
the pocket is more than a question of
fashion. it becomes one of morals; it
is wonderful what dangers women
will endure and inffict on others at
the behests of fashion; if they choose
to suffer the accidents that befall
themselves, that is one thing, but to
endanger the safety of others in
crowded places is quite another. A
young girl not long since, trying to
get into a car, incumbered with train.
pocketbook, umbrella, cardcase and
bundle, having an uncertain hold,
was by sudden jerk thrown to the
ground and all her possessions scat
tered in the mud; she was seriously
i"Jured, and in consequence walked on
crutches for six months.
Perhaps the authorities of the
church might do something to rouse
the religious sensibilities of the wom-
en- in this direction. The apostles and
prophets in Bible times did not think it
beneath their dignity to give women
some directions as to their duties, and
an appeal in our day might not be in
vain. The discipline of the. church re-
quires all women to cover their heads
when they enter the cathedrals; Paul
advised them not to braid their hair
nor wear gaudy apparel, but to mod
estiy cover. their faces with veils.
Many of the books in the New Testa-
ment have special directions in regard
to the dress of women. And Isaiah
was quite strenuous as to most of the
ornaments dear to their hearts. In
the third chapter, sixteenth verse, he
says: because the daughters of Zion
are naughty and walk mincing a. they
The Worthington advance., 1901-03-22

l turned my coat inside out pulled my
felt hat down over my forehead, and
improvised a mask by cutting two holes
In my black silk neckerchief. I had
scarcely done this, when I heard the
sound OF wheels, and in moment more
the horse was in front Of me, where I
stood in the road. / seized him by the
bride, and stopped him short. Then,
without q word, threw myself on the
driver, who, poor boy, tainted from
fright. I tied him with the reins, and,
laying him on the ground, proceeded
to rob the carriage. What was my
astonishment, when, instead of the bag
which sought, beheld the most beau
tiful young woman had ever seen, ly-
Ing back, insensible, in o corner.
my well-laid plans had failed, be.
cause could not foresee that Miss Lo-
lette would receive a telegram to the ef-
feet that the performance had been
postponed, and asking her to sing
at q later date. could not rob
woman; instead I must do my
best to help her, at whatever cost
to myself. Fortunately had pres
ence of mind enough to turn my
coat back, and to throw my hat
and scarf into the underbrush which
had been my lair. Then united the
coachman, who promptly took to his
heels. Nevertheless, could not leavV.
a pretty young woman to die of fri8S\
So took Miss Lo.ette in my arms, ai.G
with soothing words, and gentle pat
ting Of her hands, did my utmost to
restore her. Presently she ol"ncd ncr
beautiful eyes and, placing one arn'
around my neck, murmured, softly,
in the swectes of voices: MY pre-
server Those words gave me my
cue.
"As soon as she was sufficiently re-
vived to sit up offered to pursue the
robbers.
"'No, no, do not leave me- she cried.
Thereupon I mounted the box and.
having fairly good knowledge of
horses, drove the carriage which had
meant to rob safely to the house of its
owner. At the gates of Hennemont we
encountered a crowd of servants who
with torches and weapons were just
setting out, under the guidance of the
young coachman, to the rescue Of their
The Worthington advance., 1901-03-22
How 70 Build Stable FlooPs

Stable floors should have no space
beneath to fill up with filth. prefer
to have the walk behind the COWS paved
with blocks similar to the pavement
Of city streets. 1t isnot only very du
rable when put down in clay. but is
also preferable to plank, or c~nent,
from the fact that COWS never slip on
it in passing in or out of the stable,
which they very often do on floor.
made of those substances. The plat
form on which cows stand is usually
made of plank, although some prefer
having that part of it at cows forefeet
and about two-thirds of way to gutter
composed Of earth. It will usually be
better to have this platform slope
about two inches to the rear, and it
should be about six inches higher than
the walk behind.-Prof. 81. Snyder,
Minnesota Experiment Station.
The Worthington advance., 1901-03-22
4 How to Clean 4 Piano.

The materials required for washing
piano: keys are as'dish of tepid water, a
cake Of soap and three pieces of clean,
thin flannel. Take one piece of cloth
and wet it; then rub it. over the cake of
soap and apply it to the piano-a small
portion ofthe surface at time. Then
wet another piece of flannel, and with
his rub off the soap as thoroughly as
possible. With the third piece dry the
part treated, rubbing it till it shines
brightly, and do it all as quickly as pos
sible, that the soap may not remain too
long upon the polished surface. -,
The Worthington advance., 1901-03-22
HE WANTED TO ASK A FAVOR,
phone to See a Fugitive SMALL
p0x Patient.

Secretary Mallon, of the Kansas City
board of health, has obtained new
trace of Frank Rowland, the former
North End saloon keeper, who recent
ly escaped from the pest-house, but
still the late smallpox prisoner eludes
every effort at capture. The latest
clew to the whereabouts of Howland
came from a well-knowh local political
chieftain.
''This boss" said Mr.. Mallon to a
Journal reporter. 'received a tele.
phone call, asking him to meet the per-
son at the other end of the phone at q
certain saloon. The speaker said it
was a matter of considerable i'm
portance. and he would like to meet
the boss Immediately. :.
''The boss thought that the request
of his friend, whoever he might be.
sounded too significant to be ignored,
and so he hied himself to the appoint
ed place. When he got there he met
the man with whom he had been speak
ing over the phone, and the following
dialogue ensued:
"'You are Mr.. F-?' said the man
who had made the appointment.
Well, you probably have forgotten
me, but used to run a. saloon down in
the First ward, and I have done polit-
ical work for you on several occasions.
I have never asked for anything, but
now want you to do me favor. re-
Gently escaped from the pest-house-'
"'Pest-house!' yelled the boss. Good
by, I'm in a hurry. I guess cant do
anything for YOU and he wentup the
street at a lively pace. -. .>'.' T.
"'Yes, I have the smallpox called
the man wha wanted favor. ff'and !
want you to see the health authorities
and see if you can't fix it up so can re-
main at home -. go, =.
<*.sThe boss heard him and tried to fix
! it with me, but I couldn't accommod ate
him. The boss name? Oh, no! But
the patient was Frank Howlanj." :;
The Worthington advance., 1901-03-22

60, making tinkling with their feet.
Wherefore the Lord will smite the
crown of the head of the daughters
of Zion.
I'm that day the Lord will take
away the tinkling ornaments about
their feet, and their cauls, and their
round tires like the moon.
''The chains, and the bracelets, and
the mufflers.
THE head bands, and the tablets,
and the earrings.
"The rings, and the nose Jewels,
and the mantles, and the wimples, and
the crisping pins.
"The glasses, and the hoods, and the
veils.'' ~: ::
If it was thought worth while to
put all these directions in the Bible
why should it not be as well to have
some provisions in regard to this mat
ter in the canon and civil laws, and
men in high places give some direc-
tions to our daughters in this line?
A student in one of our city colleges
not long since, going to the black.
board, left her purse, containing five
dollars, on her desk; when she re.
turned it was gone. The president
called his pupils together and stated
the case. reproaching them for the
deed, saying: "But if the owner will
cut off: the part of her dress that
trails~on the floor and make a gener.
Gus pocket in which to keep her purse
she will save her weak companions
from further temptation and herself
from greater losses .''-Elizabeth Cady
| Stanton, in Chicago Tribune.
The Worthington advance., 1901-03-22
Device for Spraying Roots.

A root sprayer is one of the newest
additions to the spraying outfit. This
simple appliance is bent tube, sharp
ened at the point and perforated. IT
is used to reach in among the roots of
trees or vines, so as to force the spray
ing mixture to those parts that can
not otherwise be reached. It can
be attached to any force pump or
sprayer. The destruction of aphides,
worms, etc., that work deep in the
ground is matter that is more i'm
portant than may be supposed, as fire.
quently. trees die when they are ap-
parently healthy.
The Worthington advance., 1901-03-22
A CHEERFUL WINDOW.

while below this is drawer that will
serve many useful purposes. The shelf
affords an excellent chance for placing
an aquarium or large fish globe.
Gold and silver fish are very beautiful
when seen against bright window.
On the shelf may also be placed some
Potted plants. Above is chance for a
Gagged bird, showing between the folds
OF drapery curtain, that hangs flush
with the walls of the room. Shelves
could be put across the middle of the
side sashes, if desired, affording room
for smaller pots of plants or climbing
plants that can be trained to run, up
about the top of the bay window
Webb Donnell, in Farm and Home.
The Worthington advance., 1901-03-22

soiled, with consequent trouble at milk.
ing time. It hardly pays to build q
regular modern bridge, however; it
costs too much and is not durable
enough, especially under such condi-
tions as usually exist in pasture
streams. Rather should the simple
affair be resorted to shown in the illus
tration. Stout posts are set at an angle
against each other, thus bracing one
another perfectly, and over these are
laid rough logs, the remaining space
being filled in with dirt. Grass will
soon grow over all, and keep the soil
from washing, and this will add to the
attractiveness as we'll as durability OF
the bridge. Such a bridge can be built
strong enough to drive over with heavy
loads.-F. Q. Sibley, in Ohio Farmer.