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The Courier. (Genoa, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1903-09-11

A genius has been figuring out how
many ancestors man has. First, he
takes your father and mother-that
makes two human beings. Each of
these must also have a father and
mother-that makes four more human
beings. Each of these must also have
a father and mother-and that makes
eight more human beings. So he goes
on back fifty-six generations, which
brings him to the time of Jesus Christ.
The calculations thus resulting show
that 1870, 155, OF, 4s6. 534, 976, 46s births
must have taken place in order to
bring you into this world-you who
read these lines.
The Courier. (Genoa, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1903-09-11

The celebration of Labor Day in Re-
no last Monday was big affair. The
principal attraction was the parade,
which was mile long and over 1000
men were in line. Hundreds of peo-
pie from Carson and Virginia attened
the celebration. The next Labor Day
celebration will probably be held in
Virginia.
The Courier. (Genoa, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1903-09-11
Notice of Dissolution of Partner
ship.

Notice is hereby given that the partner
ship heretofore existing between Fritz
Neddenriep and VIM. Ritchford, Jr., in
the saloon business in the town of Gard
nerville, State of Nevada, has been dis
solved by mutual consent.
All persons who are indebted to said
firm are respectfully requested to make
payment Immediately to said Fritz Ned.
denriep.
All Indebtedness of the said firm to
others is assumed by, and will be paid by
the said Fritz Neddenriep.
FRITZ NEDDENRIEP,
VIM. RITCHFORD, JR.
Gardnerville New, Sept. 10, 1903.
The Courier. (Genoa, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1903-09-11

Smith (seeing beggar bearing sign
reading. Deaf and Dumb")-Pd like to
help this poor fellow, but don't know
how to tell whether he is really deaf
and dumb
Beggar tsoftly)-Read the sign, nils
ter; read the sign.-Indianapolis Jour
nal
The Courier. (Genoa, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1903-09-11
Free Show.

Friday and Saturday night in front
Of Browns hotel. Prof. w. e. Thom-
as, the celebrated ventriloquist, with
his funny little family Also intro
ducing slight-ofhand tricks.
Monday night at Genoa.
The Courier. (Genoa, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1903-09-11
Gard of Thanks.

We desire to express our deepest
gratitude to the friends who assisted
US by their kindly acts and words dur
ing the illness and after the death of
our beloved daughter.
Ma. AND MRS. VIM. LAMPE,
The Courier. (Genoa, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1903-09-11

This Is rather an unusual hour for
you to be going to lunch. Not hungry
so early, are your
NO. but will be by the time the
waiter condescends to notice me- Ex-
change.
The Courier. (Genoa, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1903-09-11

Now a professor at the Annapolis
naval academy is out with the predic-
ton that the bookless age will soon be
at hand, and that the talking machine
will be the whole thing. If a few
more of these freak professors make
their appearance we won't even need
a talking machine.
The Courier. (Genoa, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1903-09-11

Mrs. Minnie Plummer, daughter of
Tx governor Saddler, died last SUM-
day in Carson after an illness of but
an hour. She was about % years of
age.
The Courier. (Genoa, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1903-09-11
The HAD with the Good.

visitor-Why don't you open your
windows and let in some fresh arr
Flatman-Because as sure as we do
we'll let In some stale air that cornetist
next door starts playing about this
time OF night.-Exchange
The Courier. (Genoa, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1903-09-11

Seven hundred men to be employed
on the government irrigating canal to
be dug from Clark's Station down into
Churchill county, are now at Wads-
worth, and the contractors, are on the
ground ready to begin active work.
The Courier. (Genoa, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1903-09-11

A prominent Utah paper admits that
if the Republicans adopt "the full ba
by carriage" as campaign slogan, the
Democrats will have to concede Utah.
The Courier. (Genoa, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1903-09-11

The gypsum plant at Empire is
being enlarged to double its present
capacity
The Courier. (Genoa, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1903-09-11
Carson Letter.
ED. COURIER:

ED. COURIER:
The newspapers claim that Mr.. Rookie
Teller has said that whenever he wants
anything he prays for it. That amt
the right way to spell "preys."
The Courier. (Genoa, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1903-09-11

A Follower Of Preeept.
Simps0n-You blow your own horn
good deal.
Jenkins-Well, IL you want thing
well done do II yourself.-Detroit Free
Press.
The Courier. (Genoa, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1903-09-11

The s. P. Co. has renewed the colon
list rates that were in effect last spring.
The Courier. (Genoa, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1903-09-11
For Sale or Rent.

The Klondyke Saloon, by Oeto-
Der LIST. For particulars write to
the owner,
A. P. CHRTsTrANsEN,
1860 3rd Ave., E. Oakland, Cal.
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LONG Walk FOR MAN or ss.
Kansas sisH Has Travelled Nearly goo
r,NlIes 10 the Last Eight Months.

From the Kansas Ofv Journal.
j. A. Pratsr is % years Of age. Although
he says he Ia strong enough to do more than
most young men. he must go to the city
hospital. probably 10 die, as cancerous
grow tn Is eating out the organs Of the mouth
and throat. The police in No. district
found him wandering about yesterday. and
sent him to the Central station. He was
sfterward sent to the city hospital.
From Atchison, Kan. where Prater has
lived for many years, he has made trip
of nearly 100 miles on foot In the laet eight
months. Last April he started to walk to
Oklahoma City. arriving there in July. I'm
able to get work there. he started to walk
back by way OF Kansas City. Becomin q
penniless and his health giving out from
the effects OF the cancer. he is unable TO go
fu rther.
Prater has worked ~ a woodchoppsr
for many years. since he lost what wealth
he had He says that thrty-hve years ago
he owned $4,000 worth Of farm property in
In diana, but lost It by goina security. He
says ne has often chopped a cord of wood
in an hour and has won many prizes at log
rollings for being the prize woodchopper
in Indiana. He believes that even now
| in his weakened condition he could chop
! two cords Of wood In q day.
Prater thinks the CANCER which Is killing
( him is due to the use Of tobacco. He said
| eight years, but quit suddenly about year
| He served throughout the Civil War In an
Indiana infantry regiment.
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WHY WOMEN 60 10 PARTIES.
Often Because they Fear what Otter
W0men Might say.
From the Nebraska State Jo"r"oi

From the Nebraska State JOUrHot
The society reporter has made great
discovery during the week. In common
with other people she has been wondering 3
why women 60 TO 40 many parties when the
effort often makes them 30 tired that they ca
scarcely drag one foot after the other, and
now she knows, The lady who elucidaled
this problem says thai she often attends
because she is compelled to do so by the fear
that people will think that she was not invited
guests found at many large parties, for this
lady seems to voice the sentiment Of many,
lady left out OF the party has the desola te
feeling OF the small boy who is not lin II.
In consequence Of this, women with no pos
sible community OF interests OF tastes are
brought together for mutual entertainment
when they simply have no use for each other
Under these conditions parties are some
times wearisoine affairs, but satisfy the pride
i1dubitable proof that she really was il, in
ance that she had the right to invite this
especial guest. The fact that neither enjoys
the ot hers society has nothing to do with the
social amenities.
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The poor young man seized it and de-
voured it without ceremony. An then
she had guessed rightly. It was plain that
he had eaten nothing that day. and perhaps
the day before. That was the reason why
she had seen him reeling in the street .
little while ago like drunken man.
With eyes lowered to conceal her feelings
and with heart wrung with pity, Dionigia
buttered another slice of bread, and then
a third. thus satisfying little by little the
pangs of Silvere's hunger.
Soon he felt himself refreshed and rose
from the chair looking very much better,
thanked her with some embarrassment,
and accepted her invitation to come the
After he had gone the young woman
remained lost in thought for long time.
deeply impressed by the reflection that
she was called upon, in a case 40 near to
her. to fulfil won,an's gentle and generous
| mission.
For some days Fiorenzzo had been iubi-
liant. BY an unexpected turn OF fortune
he had obtained what seemed to him great
luck in the form OF musical professorship
in a small school, with stipend of 100 lire
month
Overioyed with his improved prospects,
he went one morning to knock at Dioniga e
| door, just as she was going out to her work
in a large dressmaking establishment,
where she filed the important and we'll
paid position Of forewoman,
The young man, on being invited to
come in, entered with an air Of triumph,
az il he were finally certain Of the pro-
duction of his famous opera in the near
future.
Dionigiu looked al him in way half
pleased and half ironical. for they had
grown to treat each other with great con.
fdence, and she did not hesitate now and
then to make q thrust at the exalted hopes
of her neighbor
whats the news?' said she, repressing
a smile as she OWNED that the time had
come for the tender declaratio that for
| several weeks she had seen horering about
Fiorenzzo's lips.
"Dionigia, replied he in solemn tone,
Il wish to speak with you.
you have chosen bad time for that, '
| said she. II must be OF to the shop, for
you know that employers stand no triiinE
In the matter of punctuality."
, "Iet your employer wait. and il he doesn't
| like that tell him to make the best Of IT,
Indeed! And what If ! should lose
my place. ,.,,,o. r., -a,
before long
Really, you excite my curiosity" said
she, iestingly. Perhaps you are fortune
teller and can nee bright future for me-
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The Eternal Harmony.
Romance of a Uould'be Composer.

brought out and succeeding. Did yon
notice how he staggered along the street?
I was afraid ne would lose his balance as
he passed by"
az he goes on in this way he will turn
out badly" dded ono of the women, What
ruins men ia that they do not know how
to stand adversely. They begin drinking
so as not to think of IL, and then away goes
their health and self-control!"
at would be pity for that young man
to start out In such way as that, con-
tnued the concierge, sympathetically.
ale is such good tenant-so honest and
pleasant! /, would he better for him to
give up music and get some employment,
seeing that he is we'll educated young
man. Yes! ! am Of the same opinion as
YOU; il he takes to drinking he will lose his
head entirely"
At this point of the conversation, young
woman who had entered the house at the
same time as the musician, and until then
had stood listening without saying any
thing, put in vigorous denial.
~ think you are mistaken said she,
with some warmth, the courteous modera.
ton OF her tone scarcely concealing her
Indignation at such remarks. 'Signor
Silycro does not give me the impression
Of drinking man. He seems rather to
| be ill-perhaps suffering from some great
trouble He has been my neighbor for q
| long time and am in a position to assert
| that he leads the most regular and sobeI
| life
Having said this in a voice that al the
close showed . little harshness perhaps
The sun., 1903-12-13
BIBLE IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
Kentucky Judge Decides That 1t 10 Proper
10 Use It--In Junction Denied.


70 Use It-InJunctfon Denied.
BRooksvILLE, Ky.. Dec. 6.-Judge Jaihesf
p Harbeson of the Circuit Court has ren!
dsred decision Of great int crest m the case
where the Rev. Thomas Hackett, a Catholic
priest, brought an injunction suit against
the school trustees OF Brooksville, asking
that they and the teachers in the public
schools be restrained from reading the
Bible and Offering prayer in tho schools, Oh
the ground that it was violation Of Tho
Constitution.
Judge Harbeson dismissed the petition
at the cost OF the plaintiff and says that
the Bible is the foundation OF all Christian
Governments and he does not see how II
In sect arianism to read it in schools.
The priest held the use Of the Bible 10 bs
contrary to law as coming under the head
Of sectarian books. On this point ihs
Court said:
"The people of the State of Kentucky.
notwithstanding the filings that may bs
made at them and the people of the United
States, are Christian people.
The Bible, the revealed will of God 10
man, not only prescribes mans duty ~
God and to his fellow men from religion.
ideas and Of the principles upon which our
national and State governments are
founded.
"As to the Offering of prayer al the op@n'
ing of the school to the God OF the universe,
it is accepted by all Christian people a. 70
the creator, preserver and benefactor Of
the human race.
The sun., 1903-12-13

Lets not joke on this subject, cara
Dionigia. l have not tried to speak seri-
ously to you before, but now wish to state
visit, After thinking about it great deal,
it see ms to me that our present friendship
is but the prelude Of a more enduring and
tender affection"
"There you are: dreaming again"
-Dreamers do not always lack pract ical
ideas, as l shall prove to you. have come
formally to ask for your hand. Thanks to
the position have obtained, shall be able
to establish relations and get the influence
necessary to bring out my opera, and then
Dear Fiorenzzo. | am deeply touched
by what you say
You consent, then?'
yes, but on two conditions"
II will submit to them at once"
Be careful not to promise too much.
"0h, Dionigia mia. don't be afraid. No
matter how hard may be the terms you
impose upon Inc, ! will accept them, for
love you more than love myself"
The young woman felt her heart swell
at this declaration, so pleasing to every
woman
.or,I;.T Il will soon put you to The test she
that you reno,nce all your musical aspira-
tions. which would lead us both to ruin,
and tha, you busy yourself with some
settled position that shall try to get for
you"
Silyere turned pale, for after all, I've
loved his Bohemian way of living. and
was sorry to sacrifice il.
a position lie stammered excitedly
Yes, as is expected of any man who
wishes to be the head of family and to
keep his own decently."
Very well--l will obey" said he. bow
ing ghis head. And the other condit on?"
you must put your opera away out of
sight, Apd not think of looking at tor
at least.% added She compassionately,
on seeing the look Of condemnation in
her friends face, you must promise me
not TO busy yourself with it until our posi-
tion Is such that We have no fear of poverty
that horrible poverty that separates
hearts the most devoted. Will you accept
these condit ions?"
The poor composer remained for a mo-
ment with bowed head tho prey ef vio-
lently struggling emotions.
qured finally.
Yes answered the young woman,
with an accent Of determination that eft
no doubt az to her intentions. 1You must
choose. i is either to sacrifice music or
loee me forever"
Il have chosen he exclaimed, with an
unexpected burst Of passion. Il want
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From the Italian OF Pdolo Junkd.

From the Italian OF PdOlo Junkd.
.When my opera has been brought
out
This vas a phrase often repeated by
Floreuzzo Silvere, q composer OF music
who, alas had never produced a popular
work; and in this phrase was heard the
cry OF hope, still cherished In spite OF con-
tin,ed disappointment, that at some time
in .he future his genius would DE recog-
nzcd
Ali when his opera had been brought
out, he would be rich and celebrated, and
those Who laughed at him now would
Ira th,. first to how before him Then in all
his glory!
This thought, often expressed in solilo-
tluy by Fiorenzzo. was thrown out as a
sort OF defiance to the worlu as one day
he passed by the concierge at the street
door. This woman, while standing there
in conversation with her neghbors. had
looked at him as he vent by and smiled
although with ito special meaning in her
look
The poor musician being, however
unduly sensitive, his susceptibilities were
hurt by what he regarded as derisive
smile: and he went by, suffering pang
hut still comforting himself with the though,
that had sustained him through the mos,
c.uel passages OF his existence.
Poor Signor Silvere!" said the con-
u,"r- AZ he young man entered the vesti
h 'c, ,nicli ne crossed with uncertain anc
T. =" ,teps Certainly he must hav,
m 'rinSmg 20 drown his disappoint
h''~ r"s1nr' his opera is 30 far from heinz
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not intended by her. the young woman
moved of rapidly and ascended the stair
on which wore still heard Forenz1o's .
heavy, tagging steps.
Without thinking further OF ,hs re-
marks that had aroused her Indignation,
Dionigia Quesnoy, as the young woman
was called, hastened to overtake the COM
poser and TO find out the cause OF the
trouble from which, by reason of her ten
der sensibility, she perceived that he was
suffering.
II did not take long to cover the dis
tance between them. such was the weak
ness with which the young man was maxi
ing his way. She, therefore, soon over
took him, and they mounted together,
one behind the other, to the fifth story,
where they occupied adjoining rooms, the
young man never once looking backward.
He seemed to he wholly unconscious OF
what was going on around him. and not
to have the slightest idea that Dionigia
was following him with friendly, interest
and tender solicitude.
Having exhausted all his strength in
that weary ascent, he reeled Just as he
ct stepped upon the landing and would have
fallen but for the railing. which he caught
conyulsively with one hand. while with
The other he made . movement OF desperate
distre
Dionigia threw herself forward to sup
port him. He looked at her in daxed way
and said in weak, stammering voice:
What! You, Signorina!-I do not know
what ails me. am really afraid-that
am sick
Yes, he was sick the poor young fellow!
His face, which a moment before was
pale, had turned to such a ghnstly hue
that the young woman felt new alarm.
"Come into my room, Signor Silvare,
said she, "and let me give you cup OF
good, hot tea. Perhaps that will revive
you.'
He looked his consent, with tears start
ing into his eyes, In which Dionigia read
| gratitude much greater than was warrant ed
| BY so small service. Not being able to
hold himself up, he leaned upon the arm
! that she offered with that gentle thought t.
| fulness nearly always inspired in woman
| by the sufferings Of others. and thus en-
| tered for the first time the cosy little
| lodging OF his neighbor,
In a moment afterward he found him
self reclining comfortably In large easy
The sun., 1903-12-13

chair and talking to Dionieia in a low
melancholy voice that mingled with
the cheerful humming Of the tea kettle
that she had put to boil over the gas,
Signorina bionigia., murmured he-and
here his eternal chimera changed itself
under the influence OF his temporary weak
ness, into slight rambling OF the mind
when my opera has been brought out
shall be able to show you my gratitude
having been kind 10 the poor composer
whom everybody rdiculed, or having
succored him in one OF the most cruel hours
of his artistic existence.
"And If you only knew how many such
hours I have passed! II ! were to tell you
OF them you would not believe me.
al have suffered fro cold and hunger;
but have endured II all because ! knew
the time would come in which I should have
my revenge, in which my talent would be
recognized, and the world would be filed
with true harmony!
my opera is beautiful, can assure you.
Listen! | will do for you what l have
done for no one else. l will sing you some
bits Of it, and you can Judge for yourself
il have not reason to hope and trust in the
future!"
"Bene, tene,- interrupted the young
woman, somewhat brusquely, to conceal
the emotion rising within her at this sad
u
sons. "Benp, we will talk OF that later. Do
me the kindness now to drink this hot tea
quickly"
In saying which. with a n,otherly smile,
she handed him the cup. He took it eagerly
and drank the contents with an avidity
that surprised her On handing back the
empty cup to her he raised imploring eyes
and exclaimed:
"Oh. how good ii is! How much better
I feel! Would you give me another cup,
Signorina Dionigia?"
This was said with the caressing, coaxing
tone Of child that, having tasted Of some
goody. begs for more. But another thought
seemed to have suggested itself to the
young woman, acting on which she re.
Piled:
with pleasure; but now that ! think OF
it-I am 20 little accustomed to the duties
of hospitality that I forgot to offer you
the usual piece Of bread and butter. Will
you allow me to make up for my forget
fulness?"
"Oh, yes" answered the musician with
burst Of eagernese.
Diongia quickly buttered delicate
piece OF bread which she handed tremp-
iingly hand to her guest, with difficulty
restraining the tears that sprang to her
eye
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else. "
Having said this he extended his arms.
| into which she threw helseIf triumphan'lv
and placed her first kiss on the dreamers
forehead in token of the sacrifice al that
moment completed.
Dionigia recomme nded Fiorenzzo O Ter
employer for position. which was given
him. and the correspondence of the csisn-
lshinent was placed in his charge wlih ihs
promise of promotion 10 IA better place on
condition OF satisfactory services.
From that day forward the eN-composer
reported every morning AZ the Office, APP
parently contented, but really very sad at
heart at the thought of having given ny
dreamed.
But the magnitude of the sacrifice raised
him in his own estimation, and wheneNer
the load Of regrets became too heavy TO
bear. a smile from Dionigia was enough
to comfort him, Resolved to conqIr'
himself, he gathered strength from look
into those eyes in which he read the sweetest
promises for the future. and thus enco,l.
,, aged and sust ined took up again the dly
and weary road al the end of which he saw
the dawning light OF love.
On the evening OF their wedding ne
bridal pair went. arm III arm INTO w
little parlor OF the apartment, where 'hr'
prise at finding all the candles ligh'eii
on the piano, which in the exatationo o'
his sacrifice he would have sold If pion-
igia had not objected. as she wished 10
, keep il in witness of their happiness after
having been that Of long and dist ressns
! want.
"Fiorenzzo mio," said she tender''
while waiting, according to our a.gier-
ment for you to realize the vague dream
that sustained you in the miserable pas;
will be your only listener and you sha,I
play for me every evening, beginning VII!
this very one, from your famous opera
He seated himself joyfully at the piauo;
but. after striking the first chords, stopped
playing, perplexed and confused
He tried again and again. until ooln-
pletely discouraged. and then gave II APP
saving:
1T is strange. but it seems TO me that
this muse ia good for nothing any more
All, no; ! should never have succecded
!, in doing anything good and lasting
With this he turned toward Dionlga'
who stood smiling with the inefiable sa'
isfaction Of the woman who has conquered
by affection and good sense Fiorcnzy"
then realized that he had there found h"
true harmony, the Incompatible harmon
| that, from the beginning of the world, has
entranccd the human heart undsI Wa
dominating power OF love.