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Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1902-12-03

said scathingly. "Bah, you wretchF
al don't believe it." said her friend
taking her gently away and covering
the cage hastily just as the bird was
recovering, but let him think de-"
81 call 1t an outrage" said Mrs Cluf-
fms. waving the parasol wildly. IL
never heard of such thing. I'd like
to give Mr.. Gannett piece of my
mind. Just about half an hour of 1t.
He wouldn't be the same man after
ward. I'd parrot him"
Mrs. Gnnnett, soothing her agitated
friend as well as she was able. led her
gently to chair and removed her bon
net and, finding that complete recov-
cry was impossible while the parrot re-
manned In the room. took that wonder
working bird outside,
BY the time they had reached the
docks and boarded the Curlew Mrs.
Clutfins had quite recovered her spir-
its. She roamed about the steamer
asking questions which savored more
of idle curiosity than Il genuine thirst
for knowledge and was at no pains to
conceal her opinion of those who We're
unable to furnish her with satisfac-
tory replies. .
~ shall think of you every day.
Jem," said Mrs. Gannett tenderly.
al shall think of you every minute"
said the engineer reproachfuuy.
lie sighed gently and gazed in n
scandallzed fashion at Mrs. Cluffins,
who was carrying on n desperate frta-
ton with one of the apprentices.
"She's very light hearted" said his
wife, following the direction of his
eyes,
"She Is" said Mr.. Gannett curtly as
the unconscious Mrs. Cluffins shorten
ed her parasol and raped the appren-
tice playfully with the handle,
"She seems to be on very good terms
with jenkins, laughing and carrying
on. l don't suppose she's ever seen him
before" said the engineer.
"Poor young thing" said Mrs. Cluf-
fms solemnly, as she came up to them.
Don't you worry, Mr. Gannett. I'll
look after her and keep her from mop
ing"
You're very kind" said the engineer
slowly.
even have jolly time" said Mrs.
Clutfirs. II often wish my husband
was n seafarlng man. A. wife does
have more freedom, doesn't sheT
more what?" Inquired Mr.. Ganpett
huskily.
More freedom" said Mrs. Cluffins
gravely. II always envy sailors wives.
They can do rs they like. No husband
to look after them for nine or ten
months in the year"
Before the unhappy engineer could
put his indignant thoughts into words
there was a warning cry from the
gangway, and with hasty farewell he
hurried below. The visitors went
ashore. the gangway was shipped, and
In response to the clang of the tele-
graph the Curlew drifted slowly away
from the quay and headed for the
swing bridge slowly opening In front
of her.
: The two ladies hurried to the pier
head and watched the steamer down
the river until bend hid II from view.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1902-12-03

Then Mrs. Gannett. with sensation of
having lost something. due, her friend
assured her, to the want of cup of
tea, went slowly back to her lonely
home.
10 the period OF grass wldowhood
which ensued. Mrs CluGlns' visits
formed almost the sole relief to the
bare inonotony Of existence. AS COM
panlon the parrot was an utter failure,
its language being SO Incidentally bad
that II spent most of its time In the
spare room with cloth over its cage
wondering when the days were going
to lengthcR q bit
Mrs. Clutiins suggested selling It, but
her friend repealed the suggestion with
horror and refused to entertain 1t at
any price even that of the publican at
the corner, who had heard of the birds
command of language and was bent
upon buying 1t.
81 wonder what that beauty will
have to tell your husband" said Mrs.
ClufTlns as they sat together one day
some four months after the Curlew's
departure.
"I should honn thut he has FORGOTTEN
that norsense," sald Mrs. Gannett, red
denlng. HE never alludes to 1t in his
letters.r
"Sell IT," said Mrs. Clu1ins peremp-
torly. "Its no good to you, and jim
son would give anything for It Al
most"
Mrs. Gannett shook her head. 1.-THE
va
did" she remarked With SILVER.
"Oh, yes, it would" said Mrs. Cluf
fms. 'You do as / tell you, and a
much smaller house than this would
hold him. | told G. to tell Jimson he
should have 1t for E5."
But he mustn't" said her friend in
alarm.
Leave yourself right In my hands,
said Mrs. Cluifins, spreading out two
small palms and regarding them com
placently. 9Itll be all right, l promise
you"
She put her arm around her friends
waist and led her to the window. talk
ing earnestly. In Ave minutes Mrs.
Gannett was waverinG, In ten she had
given away. and In 10 the energetic
Mrs. Cluifins was en- route for jim
sons, swinging the cage so violently In
her excitement that the parrot was re-
duced to holding on to its perch with
claws and bill and could only think.
Mrs Gannett watched their progress
from the window and with queer
look on her face sat down to think
out the points Of attack and defense in
the approaching fray.
A week later n four wheeler drove
up to the door. and the engineer. dart
ing up stairs three steps at a time.
dropped an armful Of parcels on the
floor and caught his wife In an en-
brace which would have done credit
to bear. Mrs. Gannett, for reasons,
4 of which lack of muscle was only one,
responded less urdcntIy.
"Ha. it's good TO be home agalnp
said Gannett sinking into an easy
chair and pulling his wife on his knee.
"And how have you beenY LonelyT
81 got used 70 IT," said Mrs. Gannett
eoftly.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1902-12-13
More From Nissara.

1t has been decided to build large
power plant on the Canadian side Of
Niagara Falls. which when completed
viii enable the operators to furnish
200 600 horse power. A few years ago
the idea of using Niagara's power
would have seemed ridiculous, but the
progress of invention during the past
century has now made it possible
There has also been wonderful pro-
gress made in medicine during that
time, the most noticeable being the
introduction of Hostetter's Stomach
Bitters about fifty years ago. This
family medicine is for everybody, but
more especially for those who are weak
and sickly. 1t will strengthen the
stomach and nerves and cure indiges-
ton, dyspepsia, insomnia, constipa-
tion and malaria, fever and ague. Try
it and see for yourself
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1902-12-13
People
You Know

d. Payne is in from Somoma Creek.
Mr.. and Mrs. Anderson returned to
Golcons - today.
j. D. Bradshaw came in from Para
disc this morning.
H. J. Lorentzen returned from Col
conda this morning
George King was here from Reno
yesterday on cattle business.
Miss Allie Stewart of Willow Poin,
is guest at the Winnemucca hotel.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. s. Morton Of Mil
waukee are stopping at the Lafayette.
A. b. Findlay went to wadswortl
this Afternoon to- take a permanent
position in the yards there.
FL nito Aguirvere today purchased
100 ewes from Mr.. Domingo. Th
price is said to have been in the vi
entity of 1915.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1902-12-13
Largest Gun in the World.

The new sixteen inch gun recently
built for the United States government
is the largest in the world. 1t is the
most powerful weagon devised by man.
and has take nyears to construct. The
best and most reliable medicine ever
compounded is the famous Hostetter's
Stomach Bitters, introduced over fifty
wears ago and containing only such
ingredients as will be helpful to the
entire system. It therefore commends
itself to all persons suffering from
suck headache. nervousness. insomnia
indigestion. dyspepsia. chills or NAL
aria. fever and ague. BE sure to give
" a trial. II has never been known tn
fail. and can therefore be depended
on In your case. The genuine Is for
sale bv all druggists and has nur Pri-
vate Stamp over the neck of the bot
tie.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1902-12-13
NEVADA'S LEAD
ING INDUSTRY
Brand New and second Hand
Information About
Mining

A. +. Sisson reports ore running $2s
per ton at the Belcher. at Olinghouse.
The No. 2 mine at Olinghouse is In
Il w-grade ore pn the south drift, 80
foot level. Superintendent Poole says
he entire drift is in ore.
There is more interest in the East in
mining than ever before in the his
tory Of the country. Mining is regard
d more as legitimate business. ard
where the Easterner thinks that he
assured protection and a run for his
money he is investing 1t in mining.
A rich three-foot vein or free golc
ore. has been encountered in the Eclip.
se mine at Tuscarora.
Superintendent Sharon said this
morning that the next work of import
lnce in the Caledonia mine will be the
opening of the 1200-foot level. the show
ing in the winze below demonstrate
,g that there is every probability that
the ore extends downward to and be-
low the 1900 Some very high grade
IRE is showing in the southwest drift
n the 100 level and there Is a marked
improvement in value in the average
'ssays across the face of the drift
Report.
]. H. Robbins is preparing to begin
active developments on discoveries of
asbestos in Nevada which he has been
'ealously guarding for some time and
which, he says. ought afford a very
large output. He has traced them for
six miles, the material occurring be-
tween a syenite and slate, with not a
little of it of fine fiber and great
quantities of second class. He is anx-
ious to find a market for the mater
ial. which he has learned is worth
about $50 per ton. Contemplating an
examination of properties at Lovelock,
Mr.. Robbins will leave for the asbes-
tos locations at once.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1902-12-13
DAILY REPORT OF
STOCK MARKET
How Cattle and Other Stock Are
Selling at Missouri
River

The fat cattle market was slow, with
prices shading lower on all but the
best. It was the same way with COW
stuff. Stockeis and feeders ruled about
steady. Hogs sold a shade stronger
than yesterday, from $500 to
Sc 20, the bulk at s6.1o@s.12h. The sheep
market was quotably unchanged.
Receipts continue LIBERAL today 8
supply-262 loads, 5000 head-being
some 1900 hevier than on last We'd
nesday The three days supply has
been some $50 heavier than for the
first half of last week and nearly g.
900 heavier than year ago. AS has
been the case for some time past most
of the arrivals were late and at noon
there were still several trains back.
Beef steels.-The same unsatisfact-
ory and agg4 awaiting conditions that
made yesterdays market dull. drag
ging and lower existed today. 1t was
late in the forenoon before buyers
thought enough cattle had been yard
ed to open the market and compara-
tiveiy small amount of trading had
been done before dinner Reports from
Chicago were also bearish and buyers
bid lower prices for all but the very
best grades, of which there were few
On sale. Business was extremely slow
all morning. with prices unevenly low
--er
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1902-12-13
ARE OLD TIMERS IN
THE SAG BRUSH STATE

Relative to the return of the Luth-
er boys to Winnemucca, the follow
ing. which appeared in the Silver state
back in 1883, is reproduced to prove
that they are not tenderfeet
B. II. and H. B. Luther of Paradise
left last night for Rochester, New
York. TO visit their mother. Mrs. w.
3. Luther. b. H. In accompanied by
his wife and children. They are among
the first Americans who emigrated to
California. In 1s47. accompanied by
their parents. they crossed the plains
from Illinois, and arrived at Coloma.
California. In the first week OF January
ls4S. two days after the discovery OF
gold at Suffers Mill, and before Ii was
known definitely that the metal was
gold. Their father was the first man
who ran the saw mill in the tall race
of which gold was found. Their mother
Is now In her Slst year. and II she can
stand the trip. they will probably bring
her to Nevada. of which State she Is
also pioneer. as she lived in Carson
valley when the Comstock mine was
discovered.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1902-12-13
OLD EMPLOYEES
ARE CARED FOR
New Pension System Adopted
By the Southern Pacific
Company

The Southern Pacific Company has
inaugurated plan of pensioning old
employees that meets with the heart
lest amen of the railroadefs liz 5 t,m-
ploy. The plan may be briefly outlin-
ed as follows
Employees who have attaInci lie age
of seventy and been in the service
twenty years or over are 10 .ecolvc
pensions on the basis of one l.r ..sns
per annum of the average al ~ re-
ceived for ten years previous to PEN
sioning for each year of ses ee. or
instance, an employe whose lsav aver
ages $1,000 per annum sor tan wears
prior to retirement and had been IN the
service of the company thirty years,
would receive pension equal to thir-
ty per cent Of $1,000. or $500 per annum.
Between the ages of sixty-one and
seventy. employees incapacitated for
further work may be retired by PEN
sion board selected from the depart
ment officers Of the company, provided
they shall have been in the service
twenty years or more
The employees make no contributions
to the fund. pensions being paid by
the company in full and without any
condition, the employees being at liberty
to engage in other business after be-
ing pensioned should they see fit.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1902-12-13

This Is the season of the year when
the prudent and careful housewife re-
plenishes her supply of Chamberlain 3
Cough Remedy 1t is certain to be
needed Defore the winter is over. and
results are much more prompt and
satisfactory when It is kept at hand
and given as soon as the cold is con-
tracted and before 1t has become set
tied In the system. In almost every
instance severe cold may be warded
on by taking this remedy freely as
soon as the first indication of the cold
appears. There is no danger in Civ
Ing 1t to children for it contains no
harmful substance. It Is pleasant to
take-both adults and children like II.
Buy 1t and you will get the best. It
always cures. For sale by Brown Bros
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1902-12-13
Gone to Summer Cline

The Busch is shy three boarders
but they left their trunks behind. be-
cause they expect to return to Whine
mucca when the robins nest again
Their names are c. d. Kibbe, d. La
Rue and c. r.. Lacy Another man
nams Muller. bap ssmai appela.ioi
unknown to the writer, is also amone
the departures.
They have gone to Los Angeles tc
work for the Southern Pacific Compan,
as brakemen for a time, having been
borrowed" from this division.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1902-12-13
White is King

We are agents for the above well
known machine and have now about
Is all drop heads and ball bearing ON
fand and are going to sell them for
he next 80 days or as long as they
$40 FOR CASH ONLY. This is
last for the exceedingly low price Of
chance for you to get first class ma
chine for little money which you may
never have again SO better get in.
Country orders promptly attended to.
e. REINHART & CO., Inc.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1902-12-13
Cold Wave

The forecast Of sudden changes in the
weather serves notice that hoarse
voice and a heavy cough may invade
the sanctity of health in your home.
Cautions people have bottle of One
Minute Cough Cure always at hand.
r.. H. Wise. Madison. Ca, writes: II
am indebted to One Minute Cough Cure
for my present good health and prob
ebly my life." 1t cures Coughs. Colds.
T.aGrippe. Bronchitis. Pneumonia and
all Throat and Lung Troubles. One
Minute Cough Cure cuts the phlegm.
draws out the Inflammation. heals and
soothes the mucous membranes and
and strengthens the lungs. Brown Bros
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1902-12-13
! Home
Happenings

| Mrs. B. w. Stewart is convalesceni
from her recent illness.
e. Reinhart & Co. have the finest
display Of Christmas goods in the
State.
! The Silver State has now the. second
largest circulation in the State OF Ne
vada.
Fourteen carloads of Sparks & Hum
phrey's cattle were rested here last
night.
L. HI. Babcock is placing a new cell
'ng and interior cornlces In the Coun-
ty Clerks office.
Ladies heavy fieeced underwear--
medium weight: also all winter goods
2. C. Robins & Co.
Shorty Brown has returned from
lis feesnt illness and is again on su.y
in Phil Roberts wet goods emporium
Station agent Macpherson has only
been here few days. but he is proving
himself to be the right man in the
right place.
Cold Weather-Men's chinchila coats
and vests-double breasted; just re-
ceived-nobby-ju the thing. F. C.
Robins & Co.
w. E. Staunton has been presented
with pair of heavy elk horns from
Oregon They have six prongs Nj.
Staurron will have them mounted.
Old ladies' felt shoes, heavy red fIan-
mel lined-common sense. leather sides,
patch and soles-slippers same, in plain
and fur tops. F. c. Robins & Co.
You will be fined If you don't attend
the New Years eve ball to be given by
Sagebrush lodge. Ladies Auxiliary TO
the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1902-12-13

Digests all classes of food, tones and
strengthens the stomach and digestive
organs. Cures Dyspepsia, Indigestion.
Stomach Troubles, and makes rich red
blood, health and strength. Kodol re-
builds wornout tissues. pnrifies
strengthens and sweetens the stomach.
Gov. G. w. Atkinson. of w. Va. says:
! have used a number of bottles of Ko-
dol and have found It to be very ef-
fecttve and, indeed. powerful remedy
Tor stomach ailments. recommend It
to my friends. Brown Bros.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1902-12-13
A Runa way Bicycle.

Terminated with an ugly cut on the
leg of j. B. Orner, Franklin Grove, Ill.
IT developed stubborn ulcer unyield-
ing to doctors and remedies for four
years. Then Bucklen's Arnica Salve
cured. It's just as good for Burns.
Scalds. Skin Eruptions and Piles. Csc.
at Brown Brothers Drug Store.
For sick headache try Chamberlain's
stomach and Liver Tablets; they will
ward on the attack II taken In time.
For sale by Brown Bros.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1902-12-13
New Principal appointment

Principal Robins Of the Golconda
scnooi 10 spending today and tomorrow
IN Winnemucca. He has another week
70 teach before coming to winnemuc-
ca to enter upon his duties as Justice
OF the Peace The trustees have select
cd Z. Fred Long OF Lovelock as his
successor.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1902-12-13
The Case Dismissed

Yesterday afternoon the case Of State
versus John Record, G.. w Carly. p-os.
ecutor, was tried by a jury in Justice
Rougon's court The allegation was
assault.
After hearing the testimony and ar.
gument OF attorneys the jury agreed
to disagree standing eleven for ar.
quittal and one for conviction. The
district attorney then dismissed the
case
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1902-12-13
A Good Thing

is the best thing for any man to
wear. The best way to get a GOOD
thing is to go to a good store. Good
things can be bought for the most rea-
sonable prices at M. Hofman's. Over
coats to fight the frost. Warm suits
from the East at Eastern prices. La
dies wear from head to foot. Nobby
things for both sexes. Buy something
useful for Christmas gift at M.
Hofman's.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1902-12-13
N. E. Church Notice

The question that the pastor of the
Methodist church will attempt to an
s"er tomorrow night is. Are We
Nearing the End of the World?"
The subject Of the morning sermon
Will be Child Life The evening SER
vice VIII begin half-hour earlier than
OF late. The Epworth League meeting
VIII be at six o'clock and the regular
church services at seven.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1902-12-13
Are Still At It

The Chinese " Free Masons' are stiil
keeping up their big licks. Residents
in that vicinity are aware of this by
their own knowledge. The COW bells
never cease ringing and the gong is
never still even during the dog watch,
except when the band" is busted set
ting off fire crackers
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1902-12-13
Bazaar and S0ciable

The Ladies of the Episcopal Guild
will hold q bazaar and sociable at Ar
mory hall on Friday evening Dec. -.
opening at 6 o'clock.
A doll booth will be a feature of the
evening also a candy booth. Refresh
r1eits will be served. decl3-td.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1902-12-13
Doing q Big Business

George Berk has worked ten loads
Of hogs up into shape for the cook thus
far this season. Last evening he got
In load from VIM. Blattner of Para
disc valley. Mr.. Berk has four car
loads of cattle feeding on the Big
Meadows.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1902-12-13
On a Surveying Trip

Henry w. Newby. county surveyor.
has returned from Paradise and Little
Humboldt where he was engaged sur
veying bitches and public lands :or
The past two weeks.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1902-12-13
Back From the East

Mrs. May L. Beckwith has returned
from Binghamton, New York. where
she was a delegate from the Ladies'
Auxiliary to the Brotherhood of Rail-
way Trainmen. Sagebrush Lodge. No.
2c1. to the Grand Lodge.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1902-12-13

Just What You Need Chamberlain's Stomach
and Liver Tablets.
When you feel dull after eating.
When you have no appetite.
When you have bad taste IN the
mouth.
When your liver is torpid.
When your bowels are constipated.
When you have headache.
When you feel bilious.
They will improve your appetite.
cleanse and invigorate your stomach.
and regulate your liver and bowels.
Pr.ce % cents per box. For sale By
Brown Bros.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1902-12-13
Entered a Hospital

Henri Savornin, proprietor of the
Silver State saloon, has entered the
French hospital in San Francisco His
malady is not serious, but he needs
several weeks of complete rest ana
hospital care.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1902-12-13
To Redeem the Desert

j. M. Taylor. the expert we'll borer,
Is spending today in Golconda. He
leaves shortly for Quin River. where
he has large contract to redeem that
portion Of the Great American Des-
ert" by finding artesian water.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1902-12-13
Reports Business Good

W. L. Wilkinson, wife and son arriv-
II this afternoon from Paradise Hill,
where he conducts the road station.
They expect to return tomorrow. He
10, orts business as excellent and trav-
el reavy.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1902-12-13

In this issue Of the Silver State ap-
pear two new ads One Is that OF
the Winnemucca hotel and the otner
Is that of Messrs Robinson & Reed.
the well known and efficient tonsorial
artista
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1902-12-13
Change of Location

Dr. Giroux has removed his Office
to the west side of Bridge street, two
doors below the court house. He has
a handsomely furnished and well
equipped Office where he may be found
- ne hours indicated in his profess
sional card.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1902-12-13
Another Witness

III. J. Lorentzens testimony in the
murder case has been completed and
Fred Corbeil is now on the stand. He
Ia also a witness for the State.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1902-12-13
Social Dance

A social dance was given last even
ing in Armory hall. There was large
attendance and very pleasant even
ing was passed. Music was furnished
by the Up-to- Date orchestra.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1902-12-13
Catholic Church

Tomorrow. Sunday Dec. the IA. at
10:30 a. m., Father Burns will celebrate
mass at ST. Paul's church. evening de-
votions at p. m.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1902-12-13

Mems felt shoes. boots and slippers
r1l,ber soles and heels same as leath r
cold weather comforts. F. c. Robins 4
Co.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1902-12-13
II you feel Ill and need a pill
Why not purhase the best?
DeWitt's Early Risersh

ARE ilttie surprlSerS.
Take one-they do the rest.
w. H. Howell. Houston. Tex. writes
l have used Little Early Riser Pills In
my family for consultation, sick head
ache. etc. To their use am indebted
for the health of my family.