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The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1903-03-13
CENTERDALE.

Lester Blake 10 on the sick lIst this
week.
Mrs. Amanda WtIgh, 10 confined TO her
home by illness.
Peter Murphy will open his saloon on
Wednesday Of next week.
c. S. Msther,on is having a new
tender bulIt for hl. yacht.
Roger Williams Lodge held q regular
meeting lsst Saturday evening.
A bean supper will be held a, r. c.
Angels, next Tuesday evening.
Lenisn services are held every wsdnet.
day evening at St. Adams Church.
J r. FoEar,y has new line Of Dun.
ham Bros. shoe, for summer wear.
St. Elizabeth Guild will meet next
Wednesday afternoon with Mrs Howard
Sweet.
For fret class harness repairing go 20
81. J. Cars opposite the Centerdsle
Hotel.
II. A. Fenn.r attended the funeral OF
Mrs. Su,annah Derby,hire OF Mineral
Spring ave. on Tuesday.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1903-03-13
Your Chest should lie Breery.

The doctor hears some curious noises
when he places his stethoscopc against
your chest. when the lungs are In Il
healthy condition, the medical gentle
man hears pleasant, breezy sound.
soft In tone, ms YOU draw I'm the breath
and cXpcl II. Should the instrument
convey TO HIS ear n gurgllng or bub-
bling sound he makes n mental not2 or
the fact that you are In what In known
IA tho moist stage of bronchitis. In tho
dry stage OF the same complaint tho
sound IL whistllng, whcczy one.
one of the signs of pneumonia In the
cracking note that comes through the
stethoscopc. II IL not unlike the sound
that can be heard when your fingers
and thumb have touched n sticky sub
stance and you first place them togeth-
or and then part them, holding them
close 10 your ear.
Doctors occasionally hear n dripping
sound, and that indicates that mir and
water have got into some part Of the
chest where they have no right Ia be.
Blow nCross bottle and you Will pro
ducc sound which " actually 10 bc
heard IN your chest. II IN caused In the
same way--thnt H. by mir passing over
cavity
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1903-03-13
Naming o. Town.

According 10 local tradition, probn-
bly, invented, Sayvlllc, n. y, received
its name In n peculiar fashion. ~"
settlers were gathered In debate upon
the shore, trying To agree upon name
for the place. and one after another
proposed his suggestion with, Say.
how III this DOR After many suggcs.
uons had been rejected some one bar.
rem OF imagination but sensitive Of ear
proposed that the Oft repeated word
Say" be made the first syllable OF the
name aud that "ville" be added M tho
second syllable. The idea took, and,
says the legend, then aud there the
settlement wns christcned Sayylllc.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1903-03-13
OkANITHvILLE.

There or. rumos Of weddings IN the
air
Fred a. Sweet has purchased q new
cssh register.
Mis-. Myrtle whIppl, 10 confined to her
home By Illness.
George Carter will 20 on jury dsy for
q month on Monday.
Mr.. Lester s-ee, IL learning slegr-
ply at the Centerdsle station.
Mr.. and Mrs.. Noel Psrsnto are enter.
tsining relatives IRON Resd,ille, Mas.
thi, week.
George Sherwood and family have 70.
moved 10 the house belonging 10 Miss
Nellie Nugent.
Arthur Adam. who work, for the Union
Railroad Co. had hi. rIgh, hand quite
severely burned last Saturday.
James BsIknsp will deliver an ilius.
trsied lecture on Ysllowstone National
Psfs a, the GunitsvIlle Free Baptist
Church on Friday evening.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1903-03-13

ID. A. Wade Of Harmony was In town
on Monday.
Mia. Lillian Place OF Chepsehet Waited
here this week.
Daniel Clemence has returned from .
stay In the city.
Addle Stone is recovering from an
attack OF Pleurisy.
II Is expected that cars will be running
to Danielson by May It.
Rev, w. r. Albreeht preached az the
Battey Meeting House lsst Sunday.
L. o. Card 10 recovering from his re-
cent illness and 10 able to be out again.
Mrs. MeGonlale IA preparing to make
some repairs and Improvements to her
house.
A social and supper was held at the
Glenford Club house last Saturday
evening.
T.. NJ. Spencer 10 having a sign az feet
long painted. IL will adorn the front Of
his store.
j. Ross OF Providence and Mrs. 8.
OF called on friends In North Seituste
this week.
Rev. w. G. Rider OF Rock. Mas. lee.
tured al the Institute on Friday cvsning
oil last week.
DR. Barnard Arnold was q witness In
the Mccarthy case before tho grand jury
on Tuesday.
A series Of ak lectures on Biblical and
scientific subjects will begin at tho Insti.
tute this evening.
An auction wm held at the william
Atwood farm, two miles south Of this
place. on Wednesday.
G. !. Stubbert, electrician OF tho Prov
idenee and Danielson II. Il, 10 spending a
few days In Providence.
Providence Tent, Knlgh. Of the
Maccsbees OF Providence will soon visI,
Moswsnsicut Tent OF this place.
Mrs. J. II. Freeman end Mu. l. T..
WoIoeu oi NcW iOis Hsfs occn VIC
guests Of Mr.. and Mrs Frank
Mclaughlin.
ployed st Potter & BlAnehsrd's store 10
now farming at the Old Bank With his
brother Irving Spencer.
Miss Phsbs Busssy q resident OF this
village for many years dlod on Sunday OF
pneumonia. The funeral was held al her
late residence on wednesday.
The windows OF the Congregational
Church have been covered with . wire
netting TO guard thsm against depreda.
tion, Of tho small boz who will throw
stones.
Two young men from the Penteeostsl
Institute are holding religious services at
tho Clsyyille Church on Sundays. Tho
services at the chspel at Antioch and
the church at West Seitus,e are also In
charge OF students OF ,his school.
ChrIstine Harris, daughter OF Mr.. and
Mrs Henry 4. Harris. died on Sunday
sner brief Illness. The deceased was a
most exemplary young lady and bsde fair
10 excel In the proiesslon shs vac prepar.
Ing TO enter into-thst OF teaching. She
was . graduate or the Providence ClaU.
ical High School and had recently en-.
tered the State Normal school. Miss
Harris was an ardent and psinstsklng
student and gave sveU promise Of
brilliant career. The funeral services
were held on Thursday at her parents
Tssidenee, and was attended BY a large
number Of Borrowing relative, and
friends.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1903-03-13
Having a Run on Chamberlain's
Cough Remedy.

Having a Run on Chsmberlaln's
Cough Remedy.
Between the hours OF eleven O'Clock
a. m and closing time at night on Jan.
lsth, 1921. a Y. Clark, druggist, Glade
Springs, Va ,oId twelve bottles Of
Chamberlain, Cough Remedy. Heny,,
"I never h,ndi.d a medicine that cold
better or gave better satisfaction 20 my
eus,omers" THIS Kennedy has been In
general use In Virginia for many yesrs,
and the people there ara we'll soqusInted
with Iu excellent qualities. Many of
them have testified to the remarkhbl.
cure. which II has effected. When you
need q good, reliable medicine for q
cough or cold. or attack Of the grip, use
Chamberlsin's Cough Remedy and you
are certain 20 be more than pleased with
the quick cure which II affords. For sale
byB. A. Smith, OlneYvili.; Gilbert X.
Parker. OlnsyviIlsi w. Dunning & Bro.
ass Msnton Ave; W. r. Reimer, Cen
terdsle.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1903-03-13

You will never ri'h TO take another
dose of pills II you once Try Chamberlain,
Stomach & Liver Tablets. They are
easier 10 take and more pleasant In effect,
They eles,s the stomach and regulate the
liver and bowels. For sale by B. A.
Smith, Olnsyv'liei Gilbert r. Parker,
OlneyvilIei W. Dunning ~ Bro. 3Ss
msnton Ave. w. r. Rsiner. Cenierdsle.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1903-03-13

When you wake up with a bad taste In
your mouth you may know that you need
q dose Of fChsmberlain's Stomach * Liver
Tablets. They will cleanse your s,om.
ach. Improve your appetite and make you
feel like a new man. They arc easy TO
take, being sugar coated. and pleasant In
effect. For sale by B A. Smith. Olney.
Vile; Gilbert r. Parker, Olneyville; VIM.
Dunning & Bro $50 Manton Ave. w. r.
Reiner, Centerdale.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1903-03-13

We have received our new line OF
foreign and domestic Woolens tor spring
and summer wear and should be pleased
to have you inspect same. Elias, the
tailor, ala Union Street. Room 4, ProvI.
dence, X, |. Dress and Tuxedo suite
10 let,
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1903-03-13

Mr. lanes Cosgrove. we'll known
Olneyville Joung man. has successfully
undergone an operation for appendicitis
at the Parade street sanitsrlum. Mr..
Co.grove has for some time been EN-.
ployed as drummer by New York firm.
Hls friends In both Prominence and New
Yo'k will be pleased that he Ia progress
Ing rapidly towards recovery. y.--Visi,or.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1903-03-13

80 yc1re goln' ty make yer by n mu.
slcIan," said Mr.. rafferty,.
81 nm," answered Mr. Dolan. 1'm
goln' ~ have i'm learn ty play the
clarinet"
"Why don't ycz learn i'm the villnT
Because ! want I'm ~ have every
advantage. A vllin makes fine music,
but clar'nct II hcap more ~ be de-
plndcd on IN scrlmmage." e."-WaBhiDg.
ton Star.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1903-03-13

hs. Eliza Corning Pattern, . we'll
known resident OF the annex district vas
buried Tuesday afternoon from her late
residence, SS Alverson avenue.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1903-03-13
Csaey'z Generous GIft.

"Wbcn Mr.. Cnscy died, hc left all he
hnd 10 the orphan asylum"
Indeed! That was nice OF him.
what did he lcaver
"IIis twelve childrcn."-Dctrolt Frca
Press.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1903-03-13

Mex, Sunday, anniversary day, will be
celebrated at the Tabernacle Church.
Several able speakers will deliver sppro.
PIRATE addresses.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1903-03-13

ID. u. c. msbie Of Boston addressed
the Mems Missionary League OF the
Broadway Baptist church last Monday
svening.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1903-03-13

The Sunset Club held a regular month.
ly meeting on Monday evening In the
club pArlor' on Plsinfeld at Alter the
meeting an oyster supper was served.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1903-03-13

John O'Connell has removed his hat.
cap. gents furnishing and trunk store
and laundry TO IS4S Westminster street.
building above the postoflice.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1903-03-13

Mistress What I'm the world are you
putting ashes on the floor for, Bridget.
Brldgct-Sbure. mn'am an dldnft ycz
say 10 doost the parlOri-Town and
Country.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1903-03-13

NJ. Thoms. Collins Of Bancroft ST. ~Ns
buried FROM ST. Anthony Church on
Tuesday. The funeral VI" very largely
attended.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1903-03-13

A committee OF Manufacturers Lodge
/ o. O. Y. 10 preparing for tho Annivsr.
cary Of the lodge which event comes of
April I4lh.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1903-03-13

The Fsture Life" "" the subject Of
Dr. w. a. Gsrdiner's discourse at the
Tsbsrnsele NJ. L. church last Sunday
morning.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1903-03-13

willow Camp, Modern Woodmen of
America meet In Stokes Hall on Monday
evening. Five applications for member
ship were received.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1903-03-13

william Keenan, engineer at tn,
Atlantic Mills 10 confined to his home BY
Illness.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1903-03-13

Sixteen candidates we're confirmed at
ST. James Church lsst Sunday by Bishop
McVieksr.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1903-03-13

The beet quality OF pure home candy
constantly on hand at the well known
store OF g. a. Chamberlain, Olneyyille
Square.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1903-03-13

An srhibltlon Of the DeForrssi wire.
isss tsIegrsphy system viIl be given q,
the regular meeting Of the OlneyviIle
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1903-03-13

A. Ham Of the Atlantic MIL Office
has been confined to his home by an
attack OF the grippe.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1903-03-13

A regular meeting OF the Olnsyvllle
Business Mems will be held neIt Mon.
day evening.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1903-03-13

The ssmmsr uniforms OF the police q,
the Sixth Station rn inspected last
Friday BY Deputy Chief Egsn.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1903-03-13

Another rummsgs sale has been In
progre" this week at Pet,es' store on
Plsinaeld street.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1903-03-13

Albert Jackson OF Delsins 81. has taken
Q position In the gate Office at the River.
side Mills.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1903-03-13

w. L. Whippie returned on Sunday
from q stay OF several days In New York
city.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1903-03-13

Manufacturers Lodge, !. o. o. F. held
4 we'll attended meeting on Tuesds,
evening.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1903-03-13

The Hope Underwear Co. IL contem.
plating the removal OF i,s factory to
North Atlsboro.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1903-03-13

b. ID. Belyn OF Boston representing
the Hansen type foundry was In town
Wednesday.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1903-03-13

The little sos OF Mr.. and Mrs. Robert
Hope Of Dorchester ave. died on Tuesday
night.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1903-03-13

Several Olney.ills car conductors have
recently left here for Broei,on, where
thsy have obtsinsd situations.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1903-03-13

Olneyvillo has . new boot blsefinG
establishment, but II doh't take the place
OF sunshine.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1903-03-13

w. p. Potter began his duties as station
agent At the Johnston station Last
Friday.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1903-03-13

A. z. Arnold OF the annex 10 recover.
Ing from o severe attack of the measles.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1903-03-13

Business Men, Association next Monday
evening.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1903-03-13

The Postal Telegraph Cos. Olnsyville
Office has been renovated and Improved.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1903-03-13

The weaving departments In many OF
the mile arc very dull.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1903-03-13

Aaron Towne OF Hartford Road 10 Ill
with pneumonia
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1903-03-13

Mrs. S A. German of Broadway was In
New York several days this week.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1903-03-13

The Falhs Club have decided TO hold q
Minstrel Show In May.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1903-03-13

Factory Inspector Ellsry Hudson was
In town one day this week.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1903-03-13

Anew Are alarm box has been located
at kerino. The number 10 4SS.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1903-03-13

An auction mar, has been opened on
Daniel ave. by A. c. Arnold.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1903-03-13

ID. Miller s. Co. will open their new
stoIe tomorrow.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1903-03-13

Rev. Edward Hsinsr preached at the
Baptis, Church last Sunday.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1903-03-13

Measles are quite prevalent In tho
aanex section.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1903-03-13
THE TIMES.
LOCAL NEWS.

LOCAL NEWS.
Measles are quite prevalent In tho
annex section.
ID. Miller s. Co. will open their new
stoTe tomorrow.
Aaron Towne OF Hartford Road 10 Ill
with pneumonia.
The weaving departments In many Of
the mils are very dull.
The Falks Club have decided TO hold
Minstrel Show In May.
A new fire alarm box has been located
at Nerino. The number 10 4SS.
Rev. Edward Hsiner preached at the
Baptist Chnreh last Sunday.
An auction mart has been opened on
Daniel ave. by A. c. Arnold.
Factory Inspector Ellsry Hudson was
In town one day this week.
lp
The Dickinson press., 1903-05-16
BATTLES THE POLICE.
New York Officers Unable to Solve
Dynamite Mystery.

New TO-. 10y 1.-THE police so
far have ta:.e:! 20 solve the Mvste:y
surrounding th> leaving CT a box CT
dynamite on the Cunard line dock Sat.
urday. There is a division Of opinion
among the officials as to whether the
matter was intended to be a hoax or
not, but all agree that the possibili-
ties of a great explosion and q great
loss OF life were many.
Superintendent George e. Murray
of the bureau of combustibles said
Sunday that there were no decorating
caps attached to the dynamite sticks
and that without these caps it is not
likely that the dynamite would have
exploded from a fuse. He says, how
ever, that If the box had been given
a sudden jar at the time the fuse
burned down to the dynamite an e
plosion might have resulted. He also
said that he has experimental with
the clockwork and concluded that 1t
had run about five hours when found
and that it still had about thirty hours
to run before operating the firing
lever. He does not believe that a hoax
was intended.
The police are searching for the wa.
gon which conveyed the box to the
Dier.
The Dickinson press., 1903-05-16
The First Linen Paper

Linen cloth was occasionally used
for writing purposes, but was never
very common. Linen manuscripts have
been found folded in mummy cases,
and the Chinese before the invention of
paper used silk and cotton cloth. The
Romans also wrote upon linen. The
use Of this material introduced a change
in the name Of writing. The other
substances were rather engraved than
written upon, an iron point being used
for the purpose.
To write upon linen it was necessary
to have some colored fluid which might
get dry and leave a permanent mark.
The first ink used was probably some
sort Of SCOT or lampblack mixed with
size or gum water, and the first instru-
ment answering to pen was a reed.
The Dickinson press., 1903-05-16
Notice for Bids

Notice is hereby given that sealed bids will
he received by the board of county commission
ers of Stark county. North Dakota, through the
county auditor Of said county in whose Office Mt
filed until noon of the 9th day of July. 1908.
which said bids are to be ubmitted to and will
be opened and considered at a regular meeting
Of the board to he held at the conrt house in
Dickinson, in said county on the 9Th day of
July, 1903, for supplying the said county with
100 tons of coal, moro ar Ics', for the ensuing
year. Said coal must be of good quality, deep
mined, aud free from dirt and mast be delivere ed
In court house sheds not later than September
18th. 1908, or at option Of board. The successful
bidder will be required to furnish q good bond
in the sum of $500.
The board reservea the right to reject any and
all bids.
Mark all proposals "Coal Bids" and address to
the undersigned.
Dated at Dickinson. N. D.. this 9th day of May.
1908. j. s. WHITE.
6-9-6t Co. Auditor.
The Dickinson press., 1903-05-16
FOOD

Soft and crooked bones mean
bad feeding. Call the disease
ricketts, if you want to. The
growing child must eat the
right food for growth. Bones
must have bone food, blood
must have blood food and so
on through the list.
SCOTS Emulsion is the right
treatment for soft bones in
children. Little doses everyday
give the stiffness and shape
that healthy bones should have.
Bow legs become straighter,
loose joints grow stronger and
frmness comes to the soft
heads.
Wrong food caused the
trouble. Rightfood will curei it.
In thousands of cases SCOTS
Emulsion has proven to be the
right food for soft bones in
childhood.
Send for free sample.
SCOTT & BOVINE. Chemists.
4oe-415 Pearl Street. New York.
soc. and S1.ooi all druggists.
The Dickinson press., 1903-05-16
Be It Ordained by the City Council Of the City

Be It Ordained by the City Council Of the City
Of Dickinson:
Section /. It shall DO the duty Of the mayor
on tho third Tuesday of April in each year
to appoint one or more suitable persons, resi-.
dents Of the city, as city herders, which said
appointments shall DO confirmed by the council.
Section 2. Said persons when 80 appointed
and confirmed shall take the oath Of office pre-.
scribed for other city officers and shall give a
bond to tho city in the sum Of five hundred dol
lars, conditioned for the faithful performance
Of their duties.
Section 8. 1t shall DO tho duty Of the said city
herders to take care OF and properly herd and
guard such Cows and other stock as shsu DO en-
trusted 70 them by the ~oitizeus Of said city, dur
ing tho herding season, and they shall charge
such fees for their services Is may be agreed
upon with the parties sntrusting stock to their
possession for herding, and shall have q lien
upon said stock for said fees. Said herders
shall 1T al times be subject to the control Of
the mayor and city council and shall abide by
such rules as the mayor may prescribe FOR the
performance of their duties.
Section l.. It shall be unlawful for any person
other than the city herders to act as herder for
any stock within the corporate limits within the
city Of Dickinson. and any person 20 acting
shall be subject to a fine of not less than twenty
five dollars nor moro than fifty dollars.
Passed April 81, 1903.
Approved April 80. 1903.
tsEALl w. L. RICHARDS,
b-9-St President.
The Dickinson press., 1903-05-16
THE DOMAIN OF DESPAIR.
That Awful Great Basin Between the
Rockies and the Sierras.

That Awful Great Basin Between the
Rockies and the sierras.
There are various kinds and degrees
of dcser;s In This rouair.. nat the most
utterly lisp less are .:unl in the so
called Great basin between the Rock
les and the Sierras. This is a vast re-
gi0n of deserts, with here and there an
area where nature in prankish mood
seems actually to have made IN effort
to produce spectacular effects of hor-
ror. From the Wasatch mountains to
the Sierra Nevada extends a CHASTITY
stretch of territory which is intersect-
ed by a series Of high mountain ranges
running parallel north and south. with
valleys between.
A birdseye view of the landscape
shows three principal ranges. two of
which are known as the Amargosa and
Panamint, and between these is Death
valley, SO called because it Is the very
abode of death.
shut in between two mighty mountain
walls, the peaks stretching up 10000
feet into a burning sky. The surface
of this plain, which Is IT'S feet below
sea level. Is n mere crust of salt and
alkali, through which n ridden horse
breaks up to his knees into u horrid
paste than eats both hair and hide.
A gray haze that lever lifts makes
everything indistinct and puzzling to
the view. No vegetation is to be seen
ave a very scanty sagebrush. with
leaves that are not green, but gray, and
here and there a sort Of cactus that
grows to five or SIX feet in height. with
extended branches. 1t Is called the
dead man" because in the night each
stalk looks like a corpse by the way
side.
But the supreme horror Of the place
Is the heat. which is unspeakable.
There is a breeze. but it is so scorching
hot as to blister your face. Streams
flow from springs down toward the
| valley, but never reach it, because the
heat dries them up on the way.-Satur-
day Evening Post.