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The daily silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1903-1907, 1903-12-26

A ~
gun. As Tobago is a tropical island the
meat would not keep a great while. and
we really had much more than we could
eat, bnt Pappy Ned said he knew Of
some black people over on the other
side of the forest who would devour
what there was left provided he could
get word to them in time.
There never was a more beautiful
situation for a hut than the site OF
mine on a hilltop above the forest line,
with views of tropical woods and shin
ing shore. and. as the weather that
Christmas day was simply perfect, |
ordered my man to make u spread
in the open. beneath the cocoa palms,
sheltered from the blazing sun by the
golden rooftrees only. So he set the
table out of doors and lost no time in
getting at the cooking. which was done
over an open fire. Pappy Ned was as
adept at preparing exquisite dishes
from next to nothing as any Partisan
chef that ever lived. We had a garden
filed with such plants as the manioc,
tania. sweet potato. arrowroot, yam,
&ACss iiol " httt3Albb vi anu mountain
rice. From a wild grove of coffee trees
| obtained the fragrant berry for my
morning beverage; also cacao, or choco-
late. from another cOpse on the border
of the forest. while the cocoa palms
above and around my hut held a de
licious cool drink in their unripe nuts.
Pappy Ned dried and grated the cassa-
m 4pl0uu r.,nI-sa,, SEQ a. ru - fpapa u-hfaI
he cooked great cakes more than a foot
across The juice of the cassava ia
poisonous in its crude state. but it is
converted into a ~palatable substance by
heat and forms the basis of the noted
''casSareep." or pepper pot. We always
had a pepper pot on hand as a stand
by. into which we threw the odd pieces
Of meat left over after ordinary re-
pasts. and a goodly amount of the pee
cary flesh was thus disposed of. the
cassareep acting as a preservative as
well as condiment. But pepper pot
was a poor mans m~akeshift. PaDpy
Ned always declared. and the day be-
fore he had walked the beach for sea
turtle eggs. several score of which he
h"U olou-ht DdNh " camp tOSeiAeT
with a fine fish he had caught on the
shore.
After working three or four hours
over the open fire pappy Ned came TO
announce. "Dinnah done ready. sab"
at the same time handing me a
"cashew cocktail" made from the juice
of an aromatic fruit brewed with rum
and stirred to effervescence with a
The daily silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1903-1907, 1903-12-26
Coco Tor Children

The pleasant to take and harmless
One Minute Cough Cure gives imnIed-
late relief in all cases of Cough, Group
md LaGrippe because it does not pass
lmmeditely into the stomach, but
takes effect right at the seat of the
trouble. 1t draws out the inlamma-
ton, heals and soothes and cures per-
m%anently by enabling the lungs TO
contribute pure life-giving and life
sustaining oxygen to the blood and
tissues. DR.. Armstrong of Della, Tex.
prescribes it daily and says there is
no better cough remedy made. Sold
by Brown Bros.
The daily silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1903-1907, 1903-12-26
Christmas on
CrusOe's Island.
tcopyrisht. 1903 by F. A. ober.l

y u SlLIAa
N morning not
many years ago
found myself
M 4 tree in
~os island.
! = hunting
meat for nv
Christmas din
ner shortly aft
or daybreals
that uorning.
and IS the mo K
abundant sup
ply was prom
ised by the pee
l.nLns or M-.l
The daily silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1903-1907, 1903-12-26

hogs. that ranged the island. | had LETT
camp and started cut after them 1t
WIS great fun for awhile. for / fell in
with q herd Of about a dozen and had
secured t"o of the 'yarmiuts" when
tie survivors. seeming to think that
turn about is fair play began hunt
in@ me. Then the situation assumed !
different aspect entirely. for the pee
cary when aroused is one of the most
blCodtlirSty Of creatures and as re
vengeful as an Indian. Fortunately
for me, a great gum tree stood congen
ientiy near, and by means of the liauas
that swung from its branches | was
soon safe from harm and looking calm
Is down Ugan the little black beasts IS
they ragged around tie trunk. But a
peCeary. as is well known. can enter
tain only one idea at a time. and tie
idea that possessed the shallow brains
of my friends below was how to effect
my destruction. After roofing around
awhile hey all sat down in an attitude
of expectation and patiently waited fer
me TO descend. And they would sit
there, | felt sure. knowing peccary ma
ture as / did. until they starved me 10
death rather than allow me to escape.
| had o4ly a few rounds of ammuui
ton suited to their needs. but ! killed
three more before it was exhausted
and peppered the hides Of several oth-
Crs so that if they ever had entertained
the idea OF leaving they abandoned IL
entirely. I had not a morsel of food
about me. The limbs | sat astride of
were not so soft as they might have
been if they had been made to order.
and ! was getting uncomfortable when
| noticed a commotion in the herd.
The leader of the band. a grisly old
tusker with recurved fangs like Turk
ish scimiters. suddenly stood up and
shifted the air; then be uttered Il
"whoof" of rage and despair, struck n
2:1O gait and disappeared in the jungle,
followed by all the survivors. l was
saved by a black man and a dog.
1t may or may not be true that the
peccary has as intense a dislike for
the black man as he has for a dog.
but anyway the combination proved
effective in this instance. The man
who appeared at this juncture was tie
only other in that forest save myseif,
my sable seryitor. Pappy Ned, He had
been out al1N night hunting crapauds.
or forest frogs, and was IN his way
back to our camp with a backload OF
b|atrachians. the legs of which were 10
be served up in a style which only
Pappy Ned knew to perfection.
"Goramighty. Nasal he exclaimed
in establishment. WAS dat yo' gun
goin' off pam! pam! lax yo' shootin' Il
reg'munt OBJ sogers? Ki. but it's lucky
ole Pappy Ned come long. hey? Dem
hawgs done know Pappy Ned an jes'
cl'ar out when dey hear um a-comin'
along wiz dis yer dawg. Dey don lax
niggers. an dey don lax dawgs nuther.
but dey'se death on de buckra man."
"Well. pappy. the buckra man, as you
call me. has brought death to the pee
carries this time. and they've good rea-
son for not liking me. | fancy. But
you came along just in the nick Of
time. old friend. and | owe you anG,her
reward for saving my life a second
time" He had nursed me through a
fever a few months before.
"Oh. me massa. dat ain muffin. Me
onsy too glad to sarve me good massa,
TO shuah. 70 jes set down an rest,
The daily silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1903-1907, 1903-12-26
Fiqht viii Be Bitter

Those who will persist in closing
their ears against the continual rec
ommendation of DR.. Kings New Dis
covery for Consumption. will have a
long and bitter fight with their trou-
bles, if not ended earlier by fatal ter
mination. Read what T. r. Beall of
Beall, Miss, has to say: Last fall
my wife had eve4y symptom of con-
sumption. She took DR.. Kings New
Discovery after everything else had
failed. Improvement came at once
and four bottles entirely cured her.
Guaranteed by Brown Bros, Drug
gists. Price soc. and 500. Trial bot
ties free.
The daily silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1903-1907, 1903-12-26
DAILY WEATHER REPORT
"swizzle stick

"SWlZzle Suck.
The grand repast of the day opened
with gumbo soup. followed by fish.
frogs less and turtles eggs. while in
the center Of the table was peccary
roast. nanked by a nicely Drowned
guinea bird and a native wild turkey.
with a vast assortment of vegetables
from my garden. There were no drinks
artifcially cooled. ice being an unoh-
tainable luxury in Crusoe's island. but
there were tropical fruits in album
dance-pines. guavas. mangoes. oranges
and custard apples-all Of which had
been plucksd within a stones throw OF
my hut.
One thing only was lacking-a good
ly c~ompany-to enjoy that Christmas
feast In C~rusoe's island. But we were
content. for. as Pappy Ned observed.
DE good Goramighty done glib us all
we want. mo- dan we need and a heap
sight mo- dan we desgve."
FREDERICK A. ODER.
The daily silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1903-1907, 1903-12-26
kodoI Dyspepsia Cure

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
Dyspepsia Cure rebuilds ornou It's
sues. purifes, strengthens and sweet
ems the stomach. Gov. G.. w. Atk l.
son. of w. Va. says: Il have used I
number of bottles of Kodol DyspepEia
Cure, and have found it to be a very
effective and. indeed. a powerful rem
edy for stomach ailments. / recon
ment it to my friends" Sold by Brown
Bros.
The daily silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1903-1907, 1903-12-26
SUFFlRiD 10 VARS

| have been a sufferer for the last
10 years with Dyspepsia aud hav,
tried every remedy available and also
many doctors. but l found no re.ie.
uuul purchased a 70 ent package }
ACKERS DYPEPSIA TABLETS
which helped me Immediately and tw
ioAes entirely cured. Hoping | may
'eneit some other sufferer / ask yot
- publish this. Thomas l.. Small
'ood. l45 South Mechanic ST., Spring
.eld, Ohio.
For sale by Brown Bros.
Send to w. H. Hockey & Co., Buf
alo, n. Y, for a free trial package.
J4EING LIKE THEM.)
The daily silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1903-1907, 1903-12-26

Not good-enough-if Schil
l;ng's Best is not SO good as
you thought, tell your grocer
you want your money.
The daily silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1903-1907, 1903-12-26

GRAND MARCH AT 9 P. NJ. SHARP
The daily silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1903-1907, 1903-12-26

with me back 10
u hut Hang
ing three of the
pigs up in a
palm tree to
await his re-
turn Pap ply
Ned ~shouldered
the other two
and the sack Of
crapauds n d
toted the load
TO camp. which
was distant but
a mile or 50,
and followed
q fAnr NTH ~
The daily silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1903-1907, 1903-12-26
a Frightened Horse

Running like mad down the street
dumping the occupants. or a hundred
other accidents are every day oc.
~currences. 1t behooves everybody to
have a reliable Salve handy and there
Is none as good as Bucklen's Arnica
Salve Burns. Cuts. Sores, Eczema
and Piles disappear quickly under It's
soothing effect. 25c, at Brown Bros.
Drug Store.
The daily silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1903-1907, 1903-12-26
a Costly NJ istake

Blunders are sometimes very expen-
sive. Occasionally life itself Is the
prize Of a mistake. but your never
De wrong if o take DR.. Kings New
LIE Pills for Dyspepsia. Dizziness.
Headache. Liver or Bowel troubles
Aney are gentle. yet thorough. 25c,
at Brown Bros Drug Store.
The daily silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1903-1907, 1903-12-26
Dentistry

DR.. H. B. Mcdonald. the dentist.
) at the Lafayette Hotel for a couple
OF weeks.
Dentist work in all its branches,
beautiful gaid crowns and bridges,
3 Id and silrer filings, etc.
| guarantee all my work.
29tf DR. II. B. MCDONALD.
The daily silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1903-1907, 1903-12-26
Straight PurChasePIan's Ours

We carry no consignment goods in
1ewelry. We buy everything for spot
cash and give you the best prices on
everything in the jewelry line thai
can be quoted in W~lnnemucca. Brown
oHos. orug store 17-St
The daily silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1903-1907, 1903-12-26
New Samples Have Arrived

A full line of new fall samples from
the Charles A. Stevens CLOAK and suit
house of Chicago. can be seen at Mrs
A. b. Cranes; residene. the Hibbard
nouss. 1l-6-i.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1903-07-31

policy king who millions
the is o a II
Il
business York
3 A
his He much real His dues typical policy
playersthe the ety's population
the slips
sold should those
required the the smallest prizes.
family has his police
with
colleges daughters
highly accomplished would be able
friends that
o
disappointed
health weighted with
life cell
his least be said he died
making doormats-Boyces Weekly.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1903-07-31

He or she who enters house for the
first time is supposed in the Balkan
countries to bring it good or bad luck
for the whole twelyemonth. This be-
lief gives rise to curious observance.
The visitor before crossing the thresh-
old picks up stone token Of strength
or a green twig emblem OF health and
fruitfulness) and lays 1t on the hearth.
He also brings with him some grains
of salt, which he casts into the flames,
and then. squatting by the fireside,
wishes his hosts "a prosperous year, a
plentiful crop and many blessings"
Then as the grains of salt burst and
craekle In the fire he utters the follow
ing quaint formula: "As / am sitting
even SO may sit the hen and warm the
eggs. AS this salt splits even so may
split the eggs OF the clucking hen and
the chickens come forth"
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1903-07-31

The whole tribe of wild dogs, which
In closely allied forms are to be found
in the widest jungles and woods of
Asia, from the Himalayas to Ceylon
and from China to the Taurus-unless
the golden wolves" of the Roman EN-
pire are now extinct in the forests OF
Asia Minor-show an individual and
corporate courage which entities thep
to high place among the most dar-
ing of wild creatures. The ''red dogs"
to give them their most characteristic
name, are neither large in size nor do
they assemble in large packs. Those
which have been from time to time
measured and described seem to aver
age some three feet in length from the
nose to the root of the tail.
The pack seldom numbers more than
nine or ten, yet there is sufficient evil
dence that they are willing and able to
destroy any creature that inhabits the
jungle, except the adult elephant and
perhaps the rhinoceros, creatures
whose great size and leathery hide
make them almost invulnerable to such
enemies as dogs.-London Spectator.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1903-07-31
HAD ENOUGH OF ARTILLERY
Rnstic Gentieman Creates Amuse ment
at "A Baud Performance.

An amusing incident occurred at
concert by Thomas Preston Brooke
and his famous band during n recent
tour of the New England States.
Among the early arrivals at the
opera house were an elderly gentleman
and his wife from the country and
they were shown to seats well toward
the front of the house.
When the curtain arose, revealing
the fifty musicians attractiyely group
ed on the stage, their natty uniforms
and resplendent instruments complet-
Ing a picture of dazzling effect, the old
gentleman from the rural district was
all enthusiasm. Gee whilliken, Man
da. be they all goin' to play at onctf'
he calculated, TO the amusement of ev-
eryone seated near him.
A storm OF applause greeted the re
nowned bandmaster when he appeared
ON the stage. which seemed TO mysu-
~ our old friend. That's fine-look-
In feller, but he amt played nutain
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1903-07-31
A Familiar Face.

The genial bishop OF New York and
the most famous OF English-speaklng
actors doubtless have already much in
common with one another, says writ
er In the Philadelphia Press. Were
there nothing else, however, they have
both been victims of a similar mlsun-
derstandng OF kind which is pecu-
larly the product OF twentieth century
fame. Every one Is familiar with the
story OF Henry Irving, arrested In his
walk down the main street of small
English town by the earnest gaze OF
small girl and Of her triumphant an
swer to his pleasant remark. You
seem to recognize my face. my little
maid" Yes, sir, you're one of Grand
grind's pills"
Bishop Potter had nearly the same
luck when travelling some years ago
In Minnesota. He noticed fellow
tourist, while waiting on a railway
platform cycling him with great Curl
osity. excuse me, mister" he was
eventually asked, but | think I've
seen your picture in the papers Prob
ably" admitted the bishop. kin l
ask" continued the fellow traveller,
edging nearer, what you was cured
ofr'
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1903-07-31

yet" said he. whats all this hula.
baloo about, anyway? Is he goin' to
play a tune on that huskin' peg? Just
at this moment Brooke's baton was
raised. there was an instant Of eager
expectancy and then the band struck
up a stirring march, When the music
had ceased the old gentleman was in
ecstasies. He applauded and stamped
his feet vigorously, then jumped up
out of his chair. waving his hands in
the air and whistling like gallery
god. When his wife pulled him back
into his seat he shouted: by cricky,
Manda, | never heard such music as
that before. Seth Tibbitts and his old
fiddle don't amount to shucksw
And SO 1t continued throughout the
concert, Uncle Reuben growing more
enthusiastic with each number.
Near the end of the program was
the anvil chorus from I'll Trovatore," j"
rendered with spectacular appurtenan-
ces. During this selection six red
shirted blacksmths occupied the front
of the stage and played the anvil ae-
compartment TO the music while SEN
satlonal effect was produced by the
firing of sixteen electric cannon at reg
ular intervals.
When the first gun was fired the rus
tic lodged eXcltedly and began TO get
nervous. The next discharge added TO
his discomfort and when the third
cannon went OFF he grabbed his hat
aud started hastily for the door, fol
lowed by his faithful spouse.
As they disappeared through the en-
trance the old man shouted back at the
dOorkeeper: "Bgosh, | got enough O.
that kind o music at Shilohr'-Chi-
cago Chronicle.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1903-07-31

Many people to this day have q su-
perstitious dread Of wearing opals. be-
cause they really believe III luck is at
tached to this beautiful stone. Three
centuries ago the opal was an exceed
ingly fashionable gem, and the Italian
goldsmiths particularly favored Its use
for their most exquisite settings.
The opal was at the height OF Its pop
uarlty when the plague broke out In
Venice. Some especially observant In
dividual discovered that when plague
stricken sufferer was at the point OF
death the opal. II he wore one, would
grow brighter, and after his death 1t
would grow dull. The reason for this
appears to have been that the burning
fever warmed the stone and that after
death the damp and chill OF the body
dulled 1t. But many deduced from this
a belief that 1t was the opal that had
brought death and misfortune, and
with the spread of this superstition the
opal declined in popular favor.
Many persons would on no account
whatever even acceb. one as gift,
much less wear what they foolishiy
deem the unlucky opal.-New York
Press
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1903-07-31
GATHERING MOSS IN ACADIA
Forest IN Proximity TO Savixable
Water Ckos

In selecting the place OF operation
. forest IS always chosen In proximity
to na viga BILE water. When the labor
ers arrive the frst thing considered is
the construction OF living quarters. but
the problem is not a hard one, as the
light material necessary is already at
hand Stakes six or seven feet high
and three or four apart are driven in
10 the ground and the sides are wat
tied" with palmetto boughs. The roof
is matched with the same material,
aud the whole furnishes a storm proof
residence that is comparatively com
forta BILE. These, sometimes 10 the mum
Der of forty or more, are built close
together. for the moss gatherers from
certain community always work TO-
gether. The household affairs arrang-
ed IN camp, the women sally forth
armed with long forks. Everywhere
the moss trails In immense festoons
from the branches of the trees, and by
twisting the fork in one of these, many
pounds may be brought down at one
time with but slight exertion. AT the
conclusion OF the days picking the
moss Is packed In bags and carried to
the margin OF the water. where II is
buried SO that 1t will remain inun-
dated.
In week or ten days the soft gray
coating that covers the threads rots
away. The moss Is then taken up and
washed, dried and packed once more
In bags. when II Is ready for market.
All this work Is done by the women
OF the country except occasionally a
negro woman Is hired to do the -labor
Of burying, washing and drying. Buy
ers from New Orleans ride through
the forests during the season. AS
soon as a cargo is purchased light sail
ing vessels come along. gather II up
and take 1t TO Il port where IL Is
transferred to larger boats and ship
ped TO New Orleans-The Pilgrim.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1903-07-31

his intent to stave off decision had
resulted in his marriage to girl he
had never seen before, and had never
spoken to.
when the court was adjourned, the
claimant, her mother and Bob went In
to ii private room for consultation. All
looked 10 Bob for an explanation. He
made confession OF the whole mat
ter. There was nothing to be done but
accept the situation. Bob's credentials
were presented and found to be excel
lent. and the marriage was consum-
mated.
And turned out happily"
"rhe couple have been and are de
voted to each other"
But what right had the judge to
marry them|
THE secret of that Is this: Bob was
perfectly well known to him as a stu
dent of law (for the judge was pro-
feSsor in the law school Bob attend
edl and had very good opinion of the
Young man. More than that. the judge
saw that nice little girl WAS about 10
be deprived of a fortune for the want
Of husband. He knew | was ly-
ing
'You. father, You don't mean
That nm Bob? Yes, ! am. You
should forgive your father for the lie,
my boy, because you are Lncy's old
est son. and by II | not only provided
for your being, but gained you for
tune at the same time.
sFather, | forgive you. There are
times when lie Is invaluable. In
dianapolis sun.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1903-07-31
still Finer Ships.

The designer of the Kaiser Wilhelm
H.. the emperor of the oceans is re-
ported as saying that In the construc-
ton OF that vessel the limit of marine
achievement has probably been reach
ed and will not be surpassed hereafter,
says the New York Tribune. Never
theless II ought not to be forgotten
that generations ago the famous engl-
neer who planned the gigantic Great
Eastern declared that no ship of later
days could possibly excel that titanic
but unfortunate hulk.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1903-07-31

lures among her friends. Mrs. Gour-
and, who was married only recently,
inherited a part OF the $3,000,0OO es-
tate left by her grandmother, Mrs.
Crocker, Of California. She has just
completed a $4,000 coaching stable at
Larchmont, and has purchased several
fast automobiles, in which she and
her husband will make tour of the
eastern summer resorts.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1903-07-31
THE WOMAN'S JOY.

fondly held upon my knee
My newborn baby, frail and wee;
With joy all mothers understand
kissed her feet. each little hand.
The little eyes that yet | knew
Not whether would be brown or blue;
Each tiny, dainty. chiseled ear,
The pretty face, SO dear. So dear.
sang an old, old melody,
That oft my mother sang to me,
And to my happy, throbbing breast
Ny darling grille closer pressed
All, mothers, if ours be the pain,
Ours, too, the bliss, the sacred gain;
A grander, sweeter gift God could
Not give to us than motherhood.
New Orleans Picayune.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1903-07-31
THE NOSE RING IS ONE NEW
YORK SOCIETY WOMAN'S FAD

Mrs. Powers Gourand, formerly Miss
Gladys Crocker has hobby for wear
ing an Egyptian costume, which In
cludes nose ring She has had her
self photographed In the costume and
has distributed number of the pic
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1903-07-31

Eating is the greatest of all our
standard amusements. A great num-
Der of people obviously eat great
deal more than they need, and it is en-
tirely credible that a large proportion
of the moderate eaters might thrive as
we'll and look as handsome and work
as hard and live as long on a very
much restricted diet. But would the
JOY OF life continue unimpaired for
them? The native born might raise
plenty Of children If they could sub
sist for II cents a day, but would they
think life was worth living on II cents
worth of food day? No, they
wouldn't. That is one thing that ails
them.-Harpers.