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The daily silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1903-1907, 1903-12-04
ADMIRAL SIMPSONS STORY
An Incident of the Taking of
Santiago Harbor

/ The late Admiral Sampson told this
story to an audience II small Toys IN
the parlor of a social settlement house.
They were ragged. small Logs If more
than one nationality. but they proudly
callel thrnIsel> es Americans. and they
had come tC see and hear an Amer can
hero.
The admiral Judged his audience
correctly at Cnce. He saw thst thev
were at the impatient age. and he
plunged straight INTO his s;cry.
Il wan to tell ~ II something
that happened on my ship the morn
ing the American fleet took the har-
Dor of Santiago" he said, and sl the
~wrigglers stopped wriggling. There
was a happy sigh throughout the room
and ten breathless stiffness.
You all remember that battle"
Vigorous holdings from every head.
And you know my ship was late get
ting there" More rods. "All round
us, as we sailed in, there were signs
of the Spanish defeat-wreckage, dead
men. disaster. Now who can tell me
what day of the week that WASP"
Sunday" shouted the audience az
one boy.
Yes, Sunday morning; and we al
ways have prayers on the admiral's
ship Sunday morning. The little read
ing desk. with the cross carved on the
ter of it. was still standing on deck.
We had gone into battle so hastily
that no one had had time to put the
desk away. 1t was a light little thing,
easily moved.
S we sailed along and there was
death ans destruction on the face of
the waters. And the battle was won.
But among the dead things that float
ed on the water we saw a man swim
ming. He was a Spanish sailor, one
of our enemies. He was making a
struggle for his life, blu there was
nothing near enough for him to cling
to, and each stroke he made was faint
e. than the last. The shore was a
long way off. According to the rules
of war, we had no time to save his
life; besides he was our enemy"
The room was very still; every eye
was fixed on the admiral.
Some of US on that side of the
ship" he continued, watched the man
curiously. wondering how long he
would hold out. Then, all of a sud-
den, one of our sailors picked up thai
little reading desk, and pitched it out
over the side of the ship into the sea.
Here, friend he cried, cling to
that! Cling to the cross, and it'll take
you safe to shore!'
"Of course the Spaniard couldn't I'M
derstand those English words, but the
action was u~nmistakable; and the last
We saw of the poor fellow he was
clinSing to the cross, and moving to-
ward the shore.
That's the lind of American you
want to know; it's the kind 1 want to
see in u navy."-Youth's Companion.
The daily silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1903-1907, 1903-12-04
Send for Seed

The agricultural department has
made arrangements to distribute seeds
this season much earlier than last
Humboldt county parties desiring a
supply of vegetable or flower seed
should send their name to Congces3-
man c. d. Van Duzer, at Washington,
who will see that their wants are
promptly supplied. Tito Tee. l
The daily silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1903-1907, 1903-12-04
A Costly NJ stake

Blunders are sometimes very expen-
sive. Occasionally life itself is the
price of a mistake. but you'll never
be wrong If you take DR.. Kings New
Life Pills for Dyspepsia, Dizziness.
Headache, Liver or Bowel troubles.
They are gentle, yet thorough. 25c,
at Brown Bros Drug Store.
The daily silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1903-1907, 1903-12-04
Bartlett Springs Water

Messrs. Marino, the proprietors OF
ne new saloon. The Leader" have
secured the local agency Tor the min
eral water from the celebrated Bart
lett Springs. situated in Lake coun-
ty, California. md will keen OF hand
at all times a big and always fresr
supply. which is bottled especially foI
them. The water ome In quart bot
ties, which retail at % cents. Try
sing it for awhile. and test the won
nerfrl qualities Of this wafer. 7-8tf
The daily silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1903-1907, 1903-12-04
From the 3. of L. r.
Detroit, Mich, May 26, 1902.

DeIIolL, MICH, May 20, l9Ul.
The Detroit Leather Specially Co.,
Gentlemen-I have been wearing the
F. P. Sargent glove, which is manu-.
featured by your company, FOR the past
six months and N convinced that for
durability, wear and style they have
no equal The new laced thumb,
which you have adopted, In which
vnu have done away with the clumsy
rivets and uncomfortable stitching, go
commonly used Is all you claim for it.
giving 1t a freedom Of motion not
possessed by any other working glove
{ have worn I can heartily recom
mend your glove to anyone who wish
, "Dar = eond substantial stylish
as l,estos tan glove. that is made by q
firm using the Union Label.
Respectfully Yours,
A. LEO KENT. Sec. 81
The daily silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1903-1907, 1903-12-04

Stella-So she married him to reform
him? How did she begin?
Reliably spending a lot of money.
You know how hard 1t is for a rich
man 20 enter the kingdom of heaven
Ha1per's Bazaar.
The daily silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1903-1907, 1903-12-04
Young Bucks for Sale

have lust arrive'i from California
with eighty head OF first-class. nea.thy
bucks from eighties. months to thirty
months Did. These are all for sale.
and may ba seen IT Jules Sarca.ts
ranch in Pleasant Valley. Prices
re- asonable. ]. niTSSTRE. 9-24tt
The daily silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1903-1907, 1903-12-04
Will You Need hem?

We have just received a large ship,
uient Vi fruIt Jars Oh ali Kinds n
sizes, with extra tops and rubbers.
everything In this line you need. Our
prices DEFY competition, and 1t will be
20 your Interest TO see what We have
uerore buying. 4. Remnant & Co.
The daily silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1903-1907, 1903-12-04
A Cause For Worry.

A man may go along fur fifty years
an not be worried much about de here
after. but de mint de barber finds a
bald spot on his head he's got a burden
10 carry fur de rest of his days.-De-
troit Free Press.
The daily silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1903-1907, 1903-12-04

A l Blankets-If that is what you
want we have them. First quality.
gents d. B. & S. B. Navy Blue Over
shirts, all prices. besides all grades
Mems and Boys Sweaters.-F. C. Rob.
ms & Co. 13tf
The daily silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1903-1907, 1903-12-04
A Perpetual Christmas

A practical education is the most
sensible Christmas present you can
give your son or daughter-its bene-
fits are everlasting. Put a scholar
ship at Atkinson's, Reno. In the stock
ing this year.
The daily silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1903-1907, 1903-12-04

IF YOU DESIRE A GOOD CON-
plexion use Moki Tea, a pure herb
dIink. II acts On the liver and makes
the skin smooth and clear. Cures
sick headaches. rs cts. and SO cts.
Money refunded if. it does not satisfy
you. Brown Bros.
The daily silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1903-1907, 1903-12-04
Fresh Candies at Roses

a fine line of the latest In confec-
tionery. in bulk or boxes, just received
az ID. McB. Roses. All these goods
are guaranteed strictly fresh. II
The daily silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1903-1907, 1903-12-04

The sen of the self made man gen.
orally begins at the top and works
downwaId-Chieago Raclrd- Herald.
The daily silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1903-1907, 1903-12-04

EXTRA QUALITY solid packed g.
pound tins tomatoes; these are the
cream of all production: try them. F.
c. Robins & Co.
The daily silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1903-1907, 1903-12-04
So Gent Column

Reading notices not to exceed five
lines inserted in this department for
fifty cents a week. payable In advance.
The daily silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1903-1907, 1903-12-04
Official Directory


President. Theodore Roosevelt
Secretary of State......""....John Hay
Secretary of Treasury.....Leslie NJ. Shaw
Secretary of .Elihu Root
Secretarw of Navy.......W William Moody
Postmaster General .....Henry c. Payne
Secretary of interior. d. Il. e. A. Hitchcock
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS -. nnox
Secretary of Agriculture. James Wilson
Secretary Of Commerce. g. b. Cortelyou
The daily silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1903-1907, 1903-12-04

FOR SALE-A fine building lot in
San Jose, Cal. Price 5000, or will
exchange for Winnemucca property
Inquire at this office. July | tt
The daily silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1903-1907, 1903-12-04

The Bank will receive de-
posits, buy and sell foreign
make loans and do a gem
eral banking bushes.
On time deposits 3h per
cent interest Will be paid.
Agent for all the princi-
pal fire insurance COM
panies which do business on
the Coast.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-03-31
ONLY ONE LICENSE
NEEDED BY BUILDERS
Question Settled By District Law
Officer

Arthur II. o'Counor, Assistant Cor
poration Counsel. has submitted Two
opinions to the District Commissioners
on the question OF what constitutes a
contractor under the provisions Of the
license law.
In the first case the question was
raised whether a builder must take out
a license for each trade represented
such as woodwork bricklayins, and
plumbing. Mr. O'Connor decides that
the occupation OF builder. and the
license therefor. covers all the trades
included
in the second case. Mr.. O'Connor was
called upon to define what is meant by
the term electrical contractor. He
holds that the character of the worl
should determine whether the contractor
should have more than one license.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-03-31
OHIO SCHOOL TEACHERS
HERE AS SIGHTSEERS
Al Points of Interest to Be Taken II
BY Visitors.

a large party of school teachers from
northern Ohio arrived in Washington
last night to spend the week in viewing
the sights of the National Capital The
train bringing the party was made up
yesterday in Pittsburg. the teachers bag-
ing reached that city over several lines,
including cleveland. PainesvilIe. Ashta-
bUla, and other town on the lake shore.
The route to Washington was by way OF
Harpar's Ferry and Cumberland The
party IS under the guidance OF Prot r
u. Clark. superintendent of schools, of
AshtabuIa. Ohio. aud the train arrange
ments under the direction OF W V.
Boyd. Of Columbus.
The teachers have a weH-defned itin-
erary. including a halliday at the Cap
itoI two evenings at the Congressional
Library, trips To Mount Vernon and Ar
lington. ascent of the Washington Mon
ument, visits to the Bureau of Engrav-
ing and Printing. Smithsonian Institu-
ton. Army and Navy Museum, Fish
Commission. Pension building Treasury,
War and Navy Departments and the
White House Some of the afternoons
and evenings viii be devoted to visiting
! friends and going to the theaters.
The headquarters of the excursionists
/ is at La FetTa's Hotel
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-03-31
.PEIHIT REVOKED FOR
AUTOMOBILE STABLE
CfD0ratiOn Counsel Holds Ii Was
Improperly Issued

/ a. 3 buvan, Corporation Counsel. has
admitted his opinion relative TO the
! Ieroking OF The license for an automobile
station at the corner CT Eighteenth
street and Rhode Island Avenue APP
ptcation was made for a permit to erect
the building by George Howard. attog-
ney in fact. for Miss Alice J. Riggs
Acting on the advice of Mt. DuvaH. the
Commissioners issued the 9eT1ajt-
Building operations aroused the people
in the vicinity against the project
They asked for a hearing before the
Commissioners. which was granted, and
numerous objections were presented to
having such a station in 4 locality de-
voted entirely TO quiet homes
Mr.. DuvaH again took the matter IN
der Amusement. It was learned that the
full purpose of the proposed station
was not stated in The application for the
permit. or. at least. was so stated that
the real object did not appear This
object was to establish a storage and
renting station. and a repair shop, as
well as = place in which to sell road
vehicles.
This object was found to be direct
violation Of section p of the Police Reg
uIations. and accordingly Mr.. Duvall ad-
vised the Commissioners that they have
authority 10 revoke the permit,
Steps were Immediately taken 10 notif-
Mr. Howard OF the new phase Of the
case. and the Commissioners today IS
/ sued an order revoking the permit
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-03-31
REVIVAL MEETING m PROGRESS

An interesting series OF revival meet
ings are being held at the Ninth Street
pastor. the Rev E B. Bagby. is being
assisted by the Schubert Male Quartet
composed of Nelson p. Meyer, c. w.
Bridwen. D. D Lore. and Ben A Line
back a number of conversions have
been gained and baptism OF candidates
is announced for tomorrow and Friday
OF this week The subjects for the re-
mainder Of this week are as follows:
April !. Jesus, the Tombstone Of the
Heart" April ,. The King Whose Doom
Was Written in Mysterious Letters"
April 2, The Future Overworked.'
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-03-31

Henrietta Ross. a negress. aged teen
ty-one years. tried to Kill herself yes
terday by swallowing a small quantity
of laudanum- She was conveyed TO the
Emergency Hospital aud her life was
saved The girl refused to assign any
motive for the act
A peculiar accident was brought TO the
notice Of the Emergency Hospital physi-
clans yesterday Seven-year-old Wander
StubieT, of 1927 Twentieth Street north
west. was admitted 10 the institution
suffering with q swollen finger on which
4 thimble had, become fastened. The
thImble had slipped over the knuckles.
and could not be removed. causing the
girl intense pain It was fled from her
finger
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-03-31
PICKING THE WINNERS

At the race track is a hard job, but to name
the winning beer in Washington is easy
odd Glory heads the field Il IS brewed
by special and costly process from the
finest imported hops and choicest barley
malt, and it Is aged n porcelain-lined
vats Il IS a dark beer, rich and creamy-
4 most excellent tonic Telephone Main
aI5s for case-2s bottles, sl.25. BreYed
By the AbueT Drury Brewing Co
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-03-31
MATINEFS TnMoPRow.

CHAsES Marie DTessIer and Polite Naudeyillc,
2;I5 p III.
EAPIRE-Bijou Stock Burlesquars. 2,l5 p M.
LAFAYETTE Louis Siam ito ~All on Account
Of Eliza" 2;l5 p- m-
LYCEUM-A! Reeves Company sud ElTlcsqus
Z.l5 p d..
NATION AL-.'I3e Silver Slipper - GsI5 p IA.
BENNfNG-Races. . p. ~
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-03-31
ARTIST EVANGELIST AT
SECOND BAPTIST CHupcE

The irish evangelist. ". E. Needham.
opened meetings last night in the See
ond Baptist Church Auditorium. Fourth
Street and Virginia Avenue south
east Mr.. Needham is trained artist
and illustrates his sermons with at
tractive pictures IN colors. which he
makes before the congregation
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-03-31
RICHARDSON & BURGESS,
BUILDERS, INCORPORATED

A certificate OF incorporation Of the
firm of Richardson & Burgess. contrae-
tors. was fled yesterday in the Office of
the Recorder of Deeds. The capital stock
of the organization is $3.50, GOO. and the
fncorporators are Joseph Richardson,
Charles H. Galliher. Robert L. Mason,
Littleton W Walker. and William L.
Belt
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-03-31
Eczema, No Cure, No Pay.

Your druggist VIII refund your money IL
PAZO OINTMENT fails 70 cure RingvoTID, let
ter Old Ulcers and Sores, PimpleS. and Black
heads on the face. and ali skin diseases 50
cents
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-03-31

Arthur Johnson. a negro aged forty
i've years. fell from a oyster pungy at
the Eleventh Street wharf last night
and was drowned The man had been
sitting on the stern OF the boat. when he
lost his balance He vas a weIl-known
character about the wharves.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-03-31
EXCURSIONS.
CITY BREyTTIES.

Norfolk aud Washington steamer Tor NORFOLK
and Fort Monroe. ESQ p m.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-06-06
AN ORDINANC E, Authorizing
change of Electric Current in Fran

AN ORDINANC E, Authorizing
change of Electric Current in Fran
chise.
The Common Council of the City or
Lancaster do ordain as follows:
SECTION /. Section of Chapter 80
of the ordinances of the City of Lancas-
ter is hereby altered by striking out the
words in the 18th line of said Section
the words ''of the Direct Current Sys-
tenn so that the owners of said fran
chise may install any system of cleo
trio current for lighting purposes, pro-
vided, that the annual price to be paid
by the city of Lancaster for arc lights
in case Of cnange by the owners OF
said franchise four, five or six andslx-
tenths amphere enclosed alternating
current arcs shall not be increased by
reason thereof, but shall still remain
at the present contract price for the
full period of such contract
SECTION 2. This ordinance shall
take effect and be in force from and
after its passage and publication or
the posting of copies hereof in three
public places in the city of Lancaster.
Passed at a lawful meeting OF the
said Common Council held June End,
1908, all members thereof being pres
ent and voting by ayes and nays as
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-06-06
OPTICAL ILLUSIONS.
They Are Oftentimes the Cause or
Collisions at Sea.

They Are Oftentimes the Cause or
Collisions at Sea.
Speaking of collisions at sea, Sea
captain recently said:
81 think | can explain the cause OF
many collisions which otherwise seem
to be mysterious They arise from the
fact that green and red are compile
mentary colors. Every ship under way
carries at night a red light, burning on
her left or port side and a green light
burning on her right or starboard side.
Yet vessels go crashing into each other
upon nights when these lights must be
plainly visible from their decks. And
when the case comes up in court and
an effort is made to establish the
blame of the accident honest men
swear directly opposite to each other
and believe they are telling the truth.
"The captain of one ship, for in
stance, will swear that he saw a red
light on his port bow and held his
course. A little later he saw a green
light there, starboarded his helm, and
the collision followed. The men on the
other ship swear that where the cap
tain says he saw a green light red
light was burning.
''Now, how does this happen? 1t hap
pens this way: The captain looks for
awhile intently at the red light ON the
other vessel. Then for some reason he
changes his line of vision, probably
due to a bulging sail above the light,
and, 10, he sees at once a green light,
shifts his helm, and crash, he goes into
her! He really does not see any light
at all when he looks at the SAIL but an
optical illusion makes him think he
does.
"Try it yourself. Just gaze intently
at bright red, round object for awhile
and then suddenly look at blank white
wall. A green spot will appear to you.
Winking the eyes will hasten it's ap-
pearance. New York Press.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-06-06
SIaI|1 Special Reduced
lIlY Excursion Rates

Special General Assembly Train to
Los Angeles.
The Passenger Department of the
Chicago & North Western Railway an
nounces that a special train has been
arranged for on account the General
Presbyterian Assembly at Los Angeles
to leave Chicago 1920 p. M, Wednes-
day, May 18th, with through Pullman
standard and Pullman tourist sleep
ing cars from Chicago to Los Angeles
without change
The route is over the only double
track railway between Chicago AID
the Missouri River, and via Denver,
Colorado Springs. Pueblo, Leadville,
Glenwood Springs, Salt Lake City and
Sacramento, spending the Sabbath at
Salt Lake.
Only $50 round trip from Chicago,
with CORRESPONDENCE low rates from
other points. Apply to Agents Chic
ago & North Western R'y.
Will be in effect from all points on
the Chicago & North Western Railway
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-06-06
A Real Bargain.

''Tn time" said the struggling artist
''that painting will be Of great value
All you have to do is to tuck it away
in an attic somewhere and keep it for
about 200 years, by which time | will
have become enc Of the old masters.
Then you can sell it easily for $4,000
You see, l know the rules, but unfor
tunately / am not in a financial posi-
ton to carry them out. So, if you want
a real bargain, I'll let you have this
little gem for $3.50" Chicago Post.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-06-06
for the occasions named below:

for the occasions named below:
Presbyterian General Assembly, Los
Angeles, May 21st to June I'd.
Travellers Protective Association
Indianapolis, Ind, June 9th to 18th.
Modern Woodmen of America, Indi-
annapolis, Ind, June 18th to Oath.
National Educational Association
Boston, July 9Th to 10th.
Mobiles of the Mystic Shrine, Sara
toga, Springs, N. Y, July 7th to 10th.
United Christian Endeavor, Denver.
July 9th to 18th.
Epworth League, Detroit, Mich,
July 10Th to 10Th.
B. P. o. E., Baltimore, Md, July 21st
to 23d.
G. A. r. meeting, San Francisco,
August 18th to Odd.
For information as to rates, dates of
sale, etc., of these or other occasions.
call upon the ticket agent of the
North Western Line.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-06-06
Notice to Contractors.

The town board of the town OF
Lancaster will at 10 o'clock in the
forenoon of Saturday, June 90, 1908,
receive bids for the construction OF
two stone arches, one Immediately
north and the other Immediately
south of residence of George Horhns.
Bids received on the ground. Plans
and specifications may be seen at
my house. The board reserve the
right to reject any or all bids.
w. A. JOHNSON,
Chm Town Board
Lancaster, June 2, 10 ). 3Ows
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-06-06
Omen Collins In Greece.

The American tourist in Greece is Of
ten shocked by the sight of a funeral
procession passing through the streets
with the dead body borne in an open
coffin. This custom originated in a
curious way. When the Turks were
masters of Greece they discovered that
Greek revolutionists carried arms about
the country in collins, so they decreed
that all collins must be carried open.
After the Greeks regained their free
dom they continued the custom from
force of habit.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-06-06

PecuIiarities of Their Leaves and
Their Modes of Movement.


Their Modes of Movement.
1t is in the twining plants, such as
bryony and hop, and the tendrii bear
ers. like vetches, that we find the high
est development of the climbing habit.
These plants live under unusual cODd1-
tons. In order to gain the light they
must seek rather than avoid Overhang-
ing foliage, and so we find the vetches,
instead of turning away from the shad-
ow toward the light, like most of their
neighbors, boldly pushing up into the
center of a bush to burst into blossom
amid it's upper branches far above
their less daring neighbors.
But it is in the leaves of these plants
that we find the most remarkable mod
ifications adapting them to climbing
habit The leaves of the vetcheS anG
vetchlings are pinnate-they bear
number Of opposite ovate leaflets. The
tip of the leaf stalk and the uppermost
pair of pinn3 are in the climbing spe-
cieS changed into tendrilS-SenSltlve
twining, whiplike structures-which ex-
hibit remarkable features. If the. slight
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leaf of pea or vetch be watched care
fully it will be found that it is slowly
but necessarily moving round and
round in a circle. If the tendril comes
into contact with a twig it bends to-
ward it and eventually takes several
turns around it. Even slight tempo
rary irritation is sufficient to cause
bending toward any side.
Finally the tendril becomes woody
and strong and forms secure anchor
cable for the plant. Not only does the
young tendril rotate, but the whole leaf
on which it is borne is in constant mo-
ton. The shoot to which the leaf be-
longs is rotating also, so that the ten
drill is sweeping the air with compli-
Gated motion, in the course Of which it
is almost sure to strike against some
stem or twig of the surrounding vege-
tation.-knowledge.