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Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1904-10-08

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George CARRIER, tlmekeeper Ior
the Truckee River Electric Com
pany, is in Jail at Truckee, charged
with appropriating the company's
money, by putting in overtime for
the employees and putting same in
his pocket.
w. A. Aldrich, the man who
swindled several Reno business
men out of a total of sos last
week, and made his escape, is be
lieved to be the same man who en-
bezzled the funds of the Elko Oil
Company a few years ago.
Nevada is right in it as regards
exhibits at st. Louis, as two medals
for -four, one for honey and one
for beans have been awarded the
State, a remark able showing when
the immense exhibits of the more
prosperous States are considered.
The Washoe Club, which was
opened a few days ago, in Reno,
with about half dozen big games
running, has closed its doors. The
house lost heavily from the start
and has concluded that it was
"Jonahed" for some reason or other.
Gilbert Douglass came near run
ming into big team with his auto
mobile the other day while going
down the Geiger Grade. The
horses became scared, and one of
them was injured in the mixup,
but no further damage was done.
Old timers in White Pine coun-
tv predict a hard Winter because
there is a scarcity of game in that
vicinity, and as consequence the
coyotes, which are very numerous,
are raiding the chicken houses in
the very center of the town of
Ely.
A woman named Maxson, of
Sparks, who has a collection of
goats, took a couple of shots at a
sheepherder the other day because
he pastured his sheep on some lots
next to her place and his sheep
ate up the feed she wanted for her
goats No damage done.
The body of an unknown man
was found IN a ditch about three
quarters of a mile from Reno last
Saturday. The indications were
that the body had been in the
ditch about three weeks. From a
mark found on his head it is sus-
pected that the man was murdered.
The United States Circuit Court
of Appeals has reversed the decls-
ion of the Circuit Court case of
the UtahNevada Company VS.. Jos.
DeLamar, of New York. The
case will be remanded back to the
State Court in which was original
ly brought, thus re-opening the
suit to recover over FIVE millions
in profits alleged to be be due to
the plaintiffs.
According to Reno papers there
was a hot time in that town last
Saturday night. Two unknown
men got into a quarrel in Lovers
Lane, and one shot at the other.
Two policemen came up and were
shot at and returned the fire. No
one was injured, but officer Cadle
had his uniform punctured and
his face powder burned. The
shooter got away that night but
a man supposed to be him was
caught a few days after, and in
him the officers recognize an old
offender mad hard character named
| Forest.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1904-10-08
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1t is more than likely that the
Tonopah railroad will soon be ex-
tended to Goldfield.
Senator and Mrs. VIM. NJ. Stew
art arrived in Carson Tuesday to
remain for a few weeks.
Mark Arrow, a former Carson
resident, died in Hawthorne We'd
nesday of typhoid fever.
Reno seems to be overrun with
thugs, hold-up men, etc, and the
officers are having their hands full.
The public school at Gardner
Vile has been closed owing to an
epidemic of diphtheria in that
town.
The Commissioners of Washoe
county have levied special tax
of so cents for school purposes in
Sparks.
Mrs. John Semenza has brought
suit in Reno for divorce, alleging
that she has been cruelty treated
by her husband
The Sylvania mines, situated in
the southwest corner of Esmeralda
county, have been sold to an east
ern company for 100000.
The County Commissioners of
Esmeralda county have authorized
the building of county hospital
and new jail at Goldfeld.
The rush to Tonopah and Cold
field still continues, and the pas
senger train of the c. & c. is taxed
to its limit to handle the travel.
Arthur Raycraft has been pro
NOTED to the position of manager
of the Tonopah bank, and will
make that place his future home.
A shipment of ore from Cold
field to the Reno Reduction Works
recently went ST. per pound.
Choice samples assayed 100000
per ton.
1t is variously estimated that
over 500 votes will be cast at the
coming election in Churchill coun-
ty, a gain of over 200 over two
years ago,
Last Saturday the stockholders
of the Comstock ceased taking the
stock quotations from San Fran
cisco. The service was too expen-
sive, costing about 500 per month.
In the automobile race at the
Reno track Tuesday Robert Doug
lass made three miles in six min
utes and fifty seconds. The last
quarter was made in thirty
seconds.
A recent dispatch from San
Francisco states that grading on
the Western Pacific railroad will
begin next month if a satisfactory
franchise can be obtained from
Stockton.
Over one hundred men are now
working on the new electric rail-
rood between Reno and Sparks,
and before two weeks have passed
the track will be laid and ready
for the running of cars.
Mrs. Tom Kendall, who was di-
vorced from her husband on Aug.
I6, in the District Court at Bel
mont, was married in Tonopah on
the 22d day of Sept. to f. L.
Mimms, Tonopah broker.
The big ferryboat Solano will
not be taken off the run from Be-
nicia to Port Costa until Thanks
giving Day, the Southern Pacific
railroad not being able to handle
the traffic without the boat
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-03-10
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Colored Flannel Blouses-Should. II
possible. be put through a wringer
after washing. A small rubber wiring
er to fasten on to any tub can be
bought.
To Avoid Chapped Hands-Keep a
box Of oatmeal always at hand and
dust them over with 1t every time
you wash your hands. Imperfect dry
ing is the most frequent cause of
chaps.
Brushes and Brooms-Should be
washed periodically and the handles.
II unpublished, thoroughly scrubbed
Dirty brushes and handles give a SLOW
emily appearance to any house.
Coffee-If made and stored in a
well-corked bottle will keep perfectly
fresh and nice. But when 1t is served
without milk 1t should always be
freshly made.
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-03-10

t1ted for these last and all the ma
terials in use for aprons are quite cor
rect.
The apron is made in one piece aud
is without seams, the ties holding 1t
in place at the shoulders. The full
ness at the upper edge can be tucked
at the front, gathered at the back.
or gathered at front as well as back
as may be preferred. The back edges
are hemmed and the closing is mads
by means of a button and buttonhole
at the band.
The quantity of material required
for the medium sizes f6 years. is III
yards SO inches wide with az yards
of embroidery 4 inches wide. 2N
yards of insertion and TX yards OF
ribbon III inches wide to make as
illustrated.
The pattern 1861 is cut in sizes for
girls of 2, 4, 6 and s years OF age.
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-03-10
~ to 30 bust.

rendered convertible. so serving a
double use. When made low 1t re-
quires elbow sleeves, but these are
in vogue with high waists SO that by
adding or removing the yoke, which
is separate. the waist becomes quite
different in effect.
The waist is made over a smoothly
fitted lining and on this are. arranged
the box plated front and backs. When
simple yoke waist is desired II can.
be made high, the drop yoke arranged
over it and all finished together at
the neck, but when either a low or a
convertible waist is desired 1t can be
cut out on indicated lines. The
sleeves are wide below the elbows.
but fit snugly below and are plated
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-03-10

worn over them. The model shown
is graceful and becoming and includes
bertha that gives the broad shoIl-
der line. The fullness at the neck Is
collected in gathers and there Is no
opening. the gown being slipped oa
over the head, then drawn up snugly
by means OF beading threaded with
ribbon. To make the gown for wom-
an OF medium size will be required
6A yards of material SO inches wide
with 2ls yards OF narrow and 10
yards of wide edging and 6h yards
of insertion.
A May Manton pattern, No. 4156.
cut in three sizes. small or 80. me-
dium or 36. large or 40 inch bust
measure. will be mailed to any ad-
dress ON receipt of ten cents.
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-03-10
s,'tzDsa;'=''. s.

cucumber sliced into tomato soup
while boiling will add delicious
flavor. 1t should be SKINNED out just
before serving.
To stir the yolks OF eggs into soup
or hot custard so that they will be
smooth. first heat them and then add
a tea spoonful of cold water.
Turpentine VIII destroy vermin IL
applied generously to the cracks and
Infested places. II is especially good
to use in the case of bedbugs.
Celery leaves may be dried to n
crisp. rubbed through fine sieve and
used for favoring soups. II kept in
n dry place they will retain their
flavor for a long time.
When canning fruits the juice
should be allowed to overflow the
top after the can rubber has been
put on. Seal the can without wIping
this Juice off. as 1t thickens when
cold and helps to make the can air
tight.
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-03-10
1858 Tucked skirt.

~ TO 20 waist colored messaline
satin. with heavy silk applique and
folds as trimming. but all fashionable
fabrics tina, are pliable enough to al
low of tucking are suitable. The ap-
piled folds at the lower edge. that
give a tuck effect. add greatly to the
beauty and, in addition. serve the
practical purpose of giving greater
body to the thin materials In vogue.
The skirt is cut In seven cores, the
front one being extended to form the
yoke. The perpendicular tucks are
laid in groups that are arranged at
the center front and at the straight
edges of remaining cores. When the
yoke effect is not desired the front
gore can be cut of at the seam and
Joined to the sides after the usual
manner.
The quantity Of material required
for the medium size. including folds.
IL yards 81 or 27 inches wide. So yards
80 inches wide or 6h yards A inches
wide when material has figure or nap.
51s yards A inches wide when materi-
al has neither figure nor nap. with
yards of applique to trim as illustrat-
ell.
The pattern 1859 is cut in sizes for
a -, "a, &c, 2s and so inch waist
measure.
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-03-10

Ribbons will be extensively used for
millinery purposes this spring.
There will be a golden CLEAN to
all the trimmings of the coming sea
son.
Walking suits of voile on the order
of the French tailored style are the
latest.
Brittany embroidery adorns some OF
the collar and cuff sets SO much in
vogue.
In the newest fur trimmings err
mine is ingeniously combined with
darker furs.
Gauze or tulle strings are predicted
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-03-10

for about half the distance from the
shoulders to the cuffs.
The quantity of material required
for the medium size is s7s yards e1
inches wide, 3A yards 81 inches wide
or 2 yards a inches wide. with 1N
yards of all-over lace for yoke and
cuffs and yards of ruching to trim
as illustrated. st
The pattern 1890 is cut in sizes for
30. "a. SO. Ss and 40 inch bust meas
ure
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-03-10

hem and between
tucks and gathers
at the upper edge.
The m o d ell Is
made of white
lawn with bands
and frill of en-
broidery and is
tied over the
shoulders with col
ored ribbons. but
ties of the materi-
al can be substi-
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-03-10
For His Second wife.

There is Just one more thing | ask. s.
said the ex-husband to the ex-wife
as they concluded the divorce settle
mcnt.
What is tnat?" asked the ex-wifc.
''lnasmuch as II is agreed that |
retain the house property. kindly let
me have your visiting card plate.'
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-03-10
Fashionable Niaht Robe.

Sleeping garments made with round
necks and elbow sleeves are the IA
vorite ones of the season and are
made in all filmy fabrics trimmed
with lace or embroidery. Their deli
cacy is their charm and even in cold
weather they are preferred to any
other sort. additional warmth being
obtained, when necessary. from pretty
little wash silk or flannel jackets
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-03-10
His Method of Support.

Father (sternly) y)-"That is all very
well. young man. but can you sup
port my daughter"
Intending Son-in-Law-"oh. yes;
fairly we'll. That's to say, | can sup
port her for an hour OF two. but l be-
gin to get tired after that. She's
laundering heavy. you know"
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-03-10

point de Venise
over white mousse
line and bands of
taffeta ruching.
and is well suited
to theater. and in
formal dinner wear
and to occasions Of
the sort. but can
be rendered avail
able for evening
also by emitting
the yoke as shown
in the small cut:
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-03-10
HIe prIvate opInlon.

"Ah!" sighed Enpeck. who is fond
OF quotations. man was made to
mourn
And what was woman made for.
pray?" asked his self acknowledged
better hall.
"To make him do it, | suppose" re-
piled his wife's husband.
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-03-10
He Was Surprised.

zone object of our organization" !"
said the would-be refcrmer. SIS to pre-
vent the, practice Of allowing corpora
tons to get valuable franchises for
nothing"
why" rejoined the ex-alder man,
in surprise, 81 didn't know they ever
did"
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-03-10
That Bad Boy.

You appear to have quite bad
cold, Mr.. Stinjay." said the hostess.
sympathetcaily.
Yes" replied the guest, its settled
In my chest and it's exceedingly
tight"
oh. yes. pa was tellin' us about it,
broke In the hostess little boy. "He
said you were awful 'tight-chested.' %
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-03-10
His Little Joke.

Doctor" said the patient, after pay
ing his bill. "if there is anything In
the theory of the transmigration OF
souls you'll be a war horse after
death"
That sounds rather natterlng." ro-
marked DIR. PrIce.Pricc.
"ycs; you're such n splendid charg-
err Catholic Standard and Times.
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-03-10
Natural Deduction.

The Maid-'1 believe that married
love is the only true love.
The Bachelor-It would seem SO. ac-
cording to the old adage.
The Maid-What old adage?
The Bachelor-That one about true
love never running smooth.
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-03-10

on the dressy creations in spring head
wear.
For spring and summer the waist of
Persian lawn will take precedence in
the cotton group.
Have you noticed how many beauti-
full brown shades are to be found
among the new silks7
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-03-10
Her Intelligence.

rs she very Intelligent"
She is certainly much more intel
ligent than the average woman"
How is that?".
why, she is intelligent enough not
to try to read q paper on subject
that she knows nothing about before
a woman's club"
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-03-10
VARYING National customs.

Mrs. Bacon-I see in China. when
an inferior person on horseback meets
a superior. he dlsmounts and waits
until the latter has passed.
Mr.. Bacon-Yes. in this country Il
is different. When a superior person
in an automobile meets an inferior
person on foot he Immediately runs
over Yonkcrs Statesman.
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-03-10
An Escaped Porker.

Reporter-How were you impressed
by the European cities you visited?
Distinguished Traveler-They are
marvels of cleanliness. sir. To return
to one OF our cities after beng abroad
is like coming back to hogpln.
Reporter-May ask what hogpeu
you started from7
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-03-10
superHuous.

Don't nse poor soap" read Hungry
Hawkins from the piece of newspaper
that came with a hand-out.
Some folks waste or lot NV words, "
growled Weary Walker. I'm dat SEN
teace I'D leave out de word poor
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-03-10
Not Impressive.

"A justice court marriage doesn't
seem like a marriage at all"
MOP"
NO; it's just like a lawsuit, and
you have the feeling all the time that
an appeal lies to a higher court when
ever you become dissatisfied with the
verdict"
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-03-10
His Point Of View.

why Is It," asked the landlady. as
she glanced up from the paper. that
wife murderer always puts up n
plea OF insanity"
Most natural thing in the world"
replied the scanty-halred bachelor.
THE mere fact of his having been
married goes to show that such plea
is justinable.''
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-03-10
Unsatisfactory.

'T hope" said the visiting person.
that when you get out of this place
you'll have higher aim in life than
cracking safes"
Il don't know about that" replied
prisoner No. 4l144. Il did try porch
climbing for while. but there wasn't
much in it."
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-03-10
A Thorough Understanding.

"weuld you want me-" the helress
asked, III were penniless?"
Would you want me to want you
the nabby-looking earl replied. III I
had no ttle?"
Then they agreed to lay the. matter
before her pa without further consi'i
Grafton.
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-03-10
perIslve.

"He says he created quite furore
with his new play" remarked the first
actor.
HUH" snorted the other. He
means he created quite a few roars:
Git on the stagel' shoot him! etc."
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-03-10
Positively Brutal.

DO You know what the average
woman's weight ISL" asked the fair
typewriter boarder who was interest
ed in statistics.
Sure" replied the scanty-halred
bachelor at the foot OF the table. Her
wait is until come fool man proposes"
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-03-10
Never Touched Him.

Mrs. Naggs-"Im going to call on
one of the neighbors this evening.
John. Don't worry If I'm not back by
8 o'clock"
Naggs fcheerfully)-"oh. that's all
right. III not worry II you don't
come back for week"
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-03-10
nav. Of IN. Week.

what are the days of the weeler'
asked the teacher.
The little girl pondered deeply for
n moment.
big dinner day. washing day. iron
ing day. baking day. the girls day out
last school day and play day, she
answered finally.
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-03-10
THE Critic.

THE Critic.
That was an excruciatingly funny
joke you wrote-ha, ha,-about the
fellow who didn't know a bunker
from a 'stymie." said the golf fieud-
Made hit with the golfers. chr
replied the joke writer.
"of course. Such ignorance is laugh
able"
Il suppose so. Say. what are bunk
ers' and 'stymles, anyway
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-03-10
Box Plated Yoke Waist.

White with cream makes a favorite
com bination of the season and is al
ways satisfactory. The stylish waist
shown is made of crepe de Chine
with the yoke of deep cream colored
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-03-10
Would Help His Business.

Stubbs-Scribe. the poet. says he'd
like to run for the legislature. Won
der why?
Penn-He heard that members OF
the legislature get free postage.
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-03-10
The PoIlte Formula

Little four-year-old Margie was n
model of pollteness
How is your baby brother this
morning, Margic?" asked the doctor
when she opened the door in answer
to his ring.
"oh. he's dead. thank you" she re-
piled.
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-03-10
Humorous Hobo.

so de man give yer camels-hair
undeishirt?" interrogated Gritty
George.
Yes" chuckled Joking Jim. AN
now all need is a pair Of elephant
skin pants an I'll feel like circus.-
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-03-10
nut IFS impossible.

Held consider 1t great pleasure
to talk TO woman like Miss Gas
away.
She-what. Why. she'd talk you to
death.
He-I said I'd consider It a pleas
ure to talk to her. not TO listen to
her
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-03-10
Satisfactory Substitute.

~ was an amateur play.
The heroine was scheduled to look
daggers at the villain.
Al the last moment. however. 1t was
discovered that the property man had
neglected to lay in a supply of dag
gers.
"oh. never mind" said the heroine.
"I'll look hatplns.''
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-03-10
As Defined.

"say. papa" asked little cordelia.
what is woman called who thinks
twice before she spealls?"
"She's what they call mute. my
dear" answered the knowing parent.
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-03-10
Wise and otherwIse.

And how is you daughter getting
on with her music?"
Fine! She's got so she calls / er
teacher the maestro right along"
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-03-10
Tucked skirt

Skirts that fare with grace and
abundant freedom about the feet. yet
mt with snugness over the hips make
the latest OF fashions DEGREES and
are to be noted on the newest and
handsomest gowns. This one Is
tucked to produce the effect and al
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-03-10
Mere -rhouqht,

New Clerk-I think understand
the business pretty well now.
Empioycr-Yes? Keep at It four or
five years. Perhaps you'll understand
1t then as well as you think now.
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-03-10

lows a choice of
the yoke. that is
cut in one with
the front gore or
OF tucks at sides
and back that ex-
tend full length
and terminate at
the belt. The
model is made
of c h a m p a z n e
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-03-10
Girls Plnafore.

Pretty aprons always are In demand
and are both sensible and attractive.
This one is quite new and allows n
choice between the frill or a plain
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-03-10

Waists shirred to produce broad
effect at the shoulders are eminenty
smart and are much liked in all the
fashionable soft fabrics. This one is
made of ivory Corean crepe with the
bertha and trimming of ecru point de
venise. the yoke of tucked chiffon.
mousseline lined. but is adapted to
ALI seasonable materials When
lined the sleeves can be made long
by the addition OF deep cuffs Of lace
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-03-10
A Broom Petticoat.

One of the most useful devices for
the careful housewife is what is called
"a broom petticoat." 1t is used to
brush down the walls and is pre-
ventive against cobwebs. 1t is made
OF cream canton flannel, and looks
much like a retticoat with its double
frill and raw strings Of tape. 1t opens
at the side, and has tapes to secure 1t.
Including the frill. 1t is twenty-three
inches long.
Readers Of this paper can secure any May
Manton pattern Illustrated above by flilng out
all blanks in coupon. and mailing. with 10 cents,
70 L. T. Harrison & Co. e5 Plymouth Place, Chi.
cago Pattern will be mailed promptly.
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-03-10

Write plainly. FIJI out all blanks Enclose
ioc Msl to L E Harrison . % % Piymo ith
Place. -aisaga
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1904-12-14

Mrs. +. Il. Shaw has opened
lodging apartments in rooms
over the Wheeler store. She has
very fine rooms.
Mr.. and Mrs. John O'Neil are
visiting at their old home IN
Ontario. They had not been
there for seventeen years.
O. Il. Brown reports that the
alfalfa which grew from the seed
which the independent presented
him last spring. grew very well,
and was over Il foot high this
season. He hopes that it got a
good start and will show up
again in the spring.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1904-12-14
Around the State.

Sawyer will have a new depot.
Settlers now cross the Missouri
on the ice.
Indian arrow heads were found
at Sawyer.
Christmas only a week from
next Sunday. Our winter wealth
er has been ideal.
Fargo people are as proud OF
their new street cars as q boy
with his red top boots.
L. S. Veterinarian Eagle has
gone to Chicago but will be back
next year TO enforce the scab law.
B. S. Russell, presidential cleo
tor from jamestown, will carry
the election returns to Washing
ton.
Tioga will have another general
store. and perhaps a bank, a
butcher shop, a hardware store
and feed mill.
The wife OF Senator Hans
brough is i'll at her home in
Washington. Her spine was in
iured in a fall which she received
in October.
Governor Sarles has majority
Of Il, 900 over the democratic
candidate Hegge. This is the
largest majority any governor
in the state ever secured
John Welo lost a quantity OF
meat at Tioga. In an article in
Editor Miller's paper, we notice
where he enjoyed a fine feast on
meat. Perhaps this explains the
disappearance Of Welo'scann1ba
food.
Editor Miller OF the ,rioga Ga
zette speaks disrespectfully o
Special Agent Dwyer and the way
he handles the final proof bust
ness in Williams county. Mr.
Miller should remember that TIL
government is very strict regard
ing the land laws and those laws
must be respected. We do no
hesitate in saying that Mr.. Dwye
will do his duty and that honest