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Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1904-07-08

the answer was written On into tbs
blazing fire and watched IL curl AND
burn into ashes.
He was alone now. He unfoIded the
papers and read the notice again, The
lamp-light seemed to make the letters
blacker
"Married-At the Church OF All
Saints, Ethel Westoyer TO James,
| Duke of Stromcourt."
Tom laid the papers. just as he had
done the telegram, into the fire. He
unlocked drawer and took from it
bundle Of letters. One by one they
/ Joined the holocaust OF love and mem
DRY. He took the picture with its
lovely eyes and tender mouth and for
one moment he walked To the awful
truth.
She has been sold-sold," he cried
And she begged me not to let them
take her from me-
He turned his suffering face to the
CLINT OF steel in the open drawer. 1t
fascinated him like an evil eye. He
drew il slowly towards him and look
ed deep into the deadly hollow Here
would be vengeance. He had stolen
her-tbat silly little Duke,"
But why had she not resisted? II
che had loved him as he had loved
her no power could have taken her
from him. Bah, She was not worth
it,
He put the pistol down and shook
f~<xf har a f.tt
or not, he could not live without herr
And once more he took up the pistol
and passed handkerchief up and down
its shining length and drew the
crooked tbumbpiece to see IL all was
right. He could even see the stars
shining through as he put his eye to
the empty space and looked clear into
the face OF heaven
He remembered her last words-"I
shall be so glad to get back to the
hills and the stars-and you."
He was going to the stars himself
He would tell them how false she
had been to them and TO him. He
painted as il smothered. and raised
the window The cold breath on his
face seemed to revive him. He could |
see the white and glittering like snow
under the starlight, and far beyond |
the dim outline of the ghostly molh-
tains. And all around him were The
homes of the stout-hearted miners And
ranchmen. He looked once more down
the still throat of the pistol. and then
over to the hills.
The reports rang clear and sharp
one-two-three-four The doors of every
house in town were flung wide and
the men, waving the women back.
rushed to the house where bright
light screamed through an open win
dow.
Il thought 'twould come" said one.
81 feel shamed In my innards for
such a man." said a big fellow with
but one arm. HE amt half a
nan-@
HE amt no man at all by this
ime," said another. And they STUN
,led up the stairs into Ellsworth's
Dom.
They stopped with their eyes open.
IT'S all right fellows" Tom spoke
luskily. but there was new light in
lis eyes. Il meant to. but she isn't
worth it," He threw the emptied pis-
oil from him. Il thought 1t was the
'est way to let you know. shot
traight up to the stars. In future
II try to be all that you've thought
bout me. That's it. couldn't bear
o lose your respect"
He waited at the open window until
q heard the last footstep pass out
A thin voice came up to him
through the mist of the night. mo.
here amt no woman with that"
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1904-07-08

Dear Tom ~ might begin my let
ter inst rs that other girl did In tina,
poem we read together DO you re
membersy
~ am sitting alone by the IRE
dressed as came from the dance
IN robe even you would admire. for
n cost a cool thousand In France
I'm bcdiamoned out OF all season;
my hair Is done up In cue. In short
Dir, the belle OF the season Is vast
Ing an hour ON you.
ITS really true. Tom. I'm called
the belle Of the season. | might
as well have bell around my ncca.
for as soon as | appear anywhere
there IL a clnttef OF tongues an
hear audlbly enough. oh. that's The
rich Miss Ethel Westoyerl Every
word sounds to my tired ears Ike to
dropping Of dollars and cents on 3
silver church plate. Go whore yeu
will one cant get away from that
idfa II money, In God we trust Is
40 cry well, but II IS written On a
Sometimes when | am sitting by
myself II N not often, dear-I try
60 dream the long hours away with
happy thoughts OF you. and then
think hear Black Iiess galloplng IN.
der my window. aud | actually run
20 see II sou will not pull rein at the
gate and stop.
-On. hos do MISS the oaks aud
flowers and the blue mountains, How
glad shnil be to get back to the
hills and the stars--and youl"
In n small town on the outskirts CT
California was sci square frame
house with rs four quarters over a
lore ranre OF mountains. The house
had the distinction OF being the homo
ot Tom Ellsworth. the we'll known
rance OF the richest hclress in all the
country round. Tom was anything
but rich. but he had prospects, aud
consequently was regarded az the
most important Of all the ranchmen
and miners In that region. He was a
hls. handsome athletic fellow-the
son Of gentleman who had gone
from Masssshusetts out TO California
for his health. but almost as soon lost
the money he rad. and when he died !
lett Tom. his only son and heir. Leg
acy 81 numerous debts.
Tom had loved Ethel westover |
ever since they had walked hand In
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1904-07-08

| grown so tall and was so beautiful
that he felt little afraid of her
But she had thrown her soft arms
around his neck and chung to him
Just as In the old days.
Il shall always love you. Tom-al.
ways. oh. Tom. don't let them take
me from you"
No. darllngi" and he had kept the
brown head to his breast and let his
lips meet again and again the little
mouth that had said such loving
words to him.
He had meant it-no one should
take her from hlm---no one in all the
wide. wide world, He vowed 1t 81.
ently to every living creature. and,
God help him. he would keep 1t,
Her last letter lay open before him
now. It said she was coming back
and then--and them His heart beat
until he could hear 1t as he looked at
the lovely oval face and the large.
tender eyes OF the picture he had
carried for so long. and his eyes de-
youred hungrily eve..y curve OF the
sweet face.
You must be true--you must be
true," he cried. almost with sob.
And yet heart OF my heart, will you
be happyg What have to offer yous
Only love. love. but wealth OF II
that all the mines of hidden treasures
could not buy one golden throb Off
"Hc amt the same lookin' Tom"
Goes pretty hard with him. ehg'
"Bein's as It should as he's"
Hush. boys. here he comes,"
Tom shook hands with each one.
His pale. drawn face hurt the heart
OF every rough man present. They
started In to tell their woes and trials
in rounding up the cattle" II was
the principal event In their hard lives.
The losses and hardships seemed as
hard as any man could endure. They
wanted hm TO know that other men
suffered. too. and bore 1t like men.
Tie whole town was talking about
q. Tom knew this but he did not
avoid the town. He had been fighting
the hardest battle OF his life for three
days. When he had seen It blazoned
In all the papers be turned white and
sick ard cold. He had refused to be
lievs II. and ground his teeth over the
elbow journals. He sent teie-
gram. Then he laid the yellow ~
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1904-07-08
SAVING THE COUNTRY.

He was afraid of doing too much
for his wages. Now he cannot do
enough for them-and rides dry
goods box haranguing the populace
against the trusts.
The daily silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1903-1907, 1904-12-27
PI0CHE MINES
Option Taken for Half Million on
the Property

On good authority it is reported h
another option is about to be given to a
New York syndicate on all the property
of the Phoebe Consolidated Mining and
Reduction Company. says the Record
This includes the mines at Pioche and
Jackrabbit district
The price to be paid is stated to be in
the neighborhood of half a million dol
lars. extending over a period of several
years
Several options on this property have
paid down. In the present instance. how
ever, a cash payment is to be made when
the option is executed. and this will go
a long way toward showing the good
faith OF the purchasers.
A stockholders meeting of the com
pany has been called for January 9Th, for
the election of new officers and to pass
upon the proposed sale. This meeting
will take place at Salt Lake. and before
the first week in the new year expires
we ought to know the result.
We have not been able 10 learn who
constitute the syndicate Of purchasers at
New York. but with a first cash payment
made on this proposition and the prob
able building of the railroad branch from
Caliente here during 1895. with the other
mining enterprises which are sure. with
such work. TO be undertaken. Phoebe n
vicinity will show more life and activity
by the end Of the coming year. than il
has known for years past.
The daily silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1903-1907, 1904-12-27
DEADLY FOLDING BED
Two Hundred Pound Man is
Crushed to Death

Edward C. Coke died at Springfield,
Mo-, yesterday from injuries sustained
by the collapse of a folding bed last
night. He weighed 200 pounds, yet the
bed folded and broke his back.
~ifornia, had taken a room for the night
at a lodging house and, according to his
own statement. was just falling asleep
when the bed closed. The pressure was
so great when the bed closed that Coke's
body broke through the woodwork and
forced the springs and bedding to the
floor. Besides sustaining a broken back
Coke was completely p~aralyzed and died
a few hours later.
The daily silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1903-1907, 1904-12-27
NEW BISHOP coNsEcRATED.

Right Rev. Bishop futile of Missouri
President of the House of Bishops Of
the Protestant Episcopal Church, eonse-
Grated Rev. Franklin Spencer Spalding
as Missionary Bishop of Salt Lake in St
Paurs Church at Erie. Pa. OF Deem
Der Il. The service was not elaborate.
but was very impressive. six bishops be
present to unite in the laying on of
hands.
ST. PauTs Church was selected because
Bishop spalding's father. the late Bishop
Spalding OF Colorado. had been eonse-
Grated there. Bishop Boyd Vincent called
attention in the sermon 10 the rare &C.
currence Of the same parish giving both
father and son as bishops for almost the
same section of country. Bishop spald-
ing will be the successor Of Bishop Leon
ard. deceased.
The daily silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1903-1907, 1904-12-27
A NEVADA ENTERPRISE
A Cheap Fence Manufactured in
Reno by New Company

What Nevada needs is manufacturing
youth growing up may secure employ
ment at home, become interested in pro-
ducing and sharing the wealth hat is to
come from our raw materials and aid in
upbuilding home industries instead of be-
ing forced to seek situations in distant
places as soon as they cav school. The
development of our wonderful water pow
er shows what we can do and every Ne
vada man should throw his strength into
so good a cause.
The Nevada U. S. Fence Company is
composed of Nevada men who are put
industry here. They have the best fence
on the market, a fact acknowledged by
such men as Mr.. Gilchrist, superintend-
ent for Miller & Lux; Mr.. Bradley, Sen
ator Flanagan. Mr.. Wheeler and others,
and it will cost less than any other fence
that can be laid down here. The shops
are at the corner of Fourth and Sierra
streets, in Reno, and all who take an
interest or who expect to build fence are
urged 10 visit them.
The fence manufactured is especially
adapted to sections of the State where
lumber is scarce. There will be a sample
of the fence in Winnemucca in a few
days and 1t will stand every stock man
and farmer in the county to look at it,
The daily silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1903-1907, 1904-12-27

I was much afflicted with sc.atica.
writes Ed c. Mud. To~wayiile, Sedgewick
Co. Kan. going about on crutches and
suffering a deal or pain I was induced
to try Ballard's Snow Liniment, which
relieved me.
st Imminent I yer used: have recon-
nended il to a number OF persons; all
express themselves as being benefited by
IL I now walk without cTutches. able 10
perform a great deal OF light labor on
the farm"
&c. soc and s1-M
Sold by Brown Bros
The daily silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1903-1907, 1904-12-27
COUGHING SPELL CAUSED DEATH

COUGHING SPELL CAUSED DEATH
Harry Duckwell, aged Is years. choked
to death early yesterday morning at his
home. in the presence or mis- wife ano
days ago and paid but little attention
to ii. Yesterday morning he was seized
with a fit Of coughing which continued
for some time. His wife sent for a ply
stefan. but before he could arrive an
other coughing spell came on and Duck
well died from sufffocation.-St. Louis
Globe-Democrat. Dec. LIST. 1901"
Billiards. Horehound Syrup would have
saved him. sc, zoe and Nea Sold b:
Brown Bros.
The daily silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1903-1907, 1904-12-27
DAILY WEATHER REPORT
AN ENTERTAINMENT.

The order of B. of B. and r. T.. viii
give an entertainment at Silver State
hall. at the corner Of Fourth and Bridge
streets. tomorrow evening. The enter
tainment win commence at 5 O'Clock and
will consist of cards for the older people
and dancing for the younger. A good
time will be had.
The daily silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1903-1907, 1904-12-27
A PLEASANT Pull.

No pill is as pleasant and positive as
DeWitt's Little Early Risers. De wits
Little Early Risers are so mild and er-
receive that children. delicate ladies' ana
weak people enjoy their cleansing erect.
"nf'e srrong people say they are the best
hSer pills sold Sold by Brown Bros.
The daily silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1903-1907, 1904-12-27
AN EMERGENCY MEDICINE.

For sprains. bruises. burns. scalds anu
similar injuries. there is nothing SO soo'
as Chamberlain's Pain Balm. IT sootnes
he wound and not only gives instant ~
lief from pain. but causes the parts "
heal In about one-third the time requi'ue
by the usual treatment. As Il Is an any.
septic all danger from blood poisoning "
avoided. Sold by Brown Bros.
The daily silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1903-1907, 1904-12-27

In the Four Track News IS found the
largest nickel's worth OF sensible reading
given TO the public. The Christmas num-
Der Is thicker han usual and contains
a variety Of short articles and sketches,
notably of historic spots and interesting
geographical locations. Next month the
magazine doubles its price.
The daily silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1903-1907, 1904-12-27

U~ndigested food and gas in the stom-
ach. located just below the heart. presses
against it and causes heart palpitation.
When your heart troubles you in that
way take Herbine Tor a rev days. You
viii soon be al right. soc a bottle. For
sale By Brown Bros.
The daily silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1903-1907, 1904-12-27
GETTING ON IN THE WORLD.

Dayton is now one Of the most modern
towns in Nevada, as well as one Of the
busiest. All the cuisines houses and sew
eral private dwellings have been wired
for electricity. and owing to the railroad
work at that point the population has
been considerably increased.
The daily silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1903-1907, 1904-12-27
r PARALYSIS.

w. f. Baily. P. o. True. Texas, writes;
My wife had been suffering five years
with paralysis in her arm. when I was
persuaded to use Billiards. Snow Llni-
which cured her all right. have
also used IT for old sores. f~rostbites and
skin eruptions. II does the work" Sold
nv Brown Bros
The daily silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1903-1907, 1904-12-27
TRAINS LATE.

No. s IS running in two sections today.
The first section is reported on time and
the second section is forty minutes late.
No. 8 is also thirty minutes late and run
ming in two sections.
The daily silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1903-1907, 1904-12-27
A co-PARTNERsHIP FORMED

W. S. johnson OF the Nixon-Lee Cattle
Company has formed a cO-parrnershlp
with George ". Summerfeld IN the Av-
cry business at Touopah and viii leave
for that camp tonight.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1904-08-22
SUNDAY AT ESOPUS
Judge Parker Passed the Day
Quietly, Attending Church at
Kingston, As Usual.

Esopus, y. Y, Aug. 21.-Except for a
casual visitor who introduced himself
to Judge Parker as "a New Jersey
Democrat" there was no one at Rose
mount today to disturb the sunday
quiet The usual stream of Sunday
sight-seers, rather larger than usual,
passed RosemCunt in carriages and on
foot. but did not disturb the Parker
family. There was a report early in the
day that an excursion was coming
from New Jersey, but no excursiOnists
appeared. Judge Parker has caused it
to be understood that he does not desire
excursions or large parties Of visitors
to come 10 ROsemount on Sundays
Judge and Mrs Parker and party Of
family guests went to Kingston in the
Rosemount launch this morning and at
tended church as usual at the Mission
church OF the Holy Cross.
In the absence of Rev. Charles MeT-
Ger Hall. who preached today in sara
tOga. Rev Edward j. Cooper Of Hack
ensack, y. J., preached. Judge Parker,
as usual acted as one of the ushers and
passed the collection plate. The church
was nearly filled, the congregation in
Guiding many strangers attracted by
the expectation of seeing the Demo-
cratic presidential candidate.
It was said at ROsemount today that
no visitors OF political Importance were
expected during the early hours to-
morrow.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1904-08-22
BLooDsHED AvERTED.
Four Men Persuaded TO Leave Before
the Mob Came.

Colorado Springs, Colo. Aug. 2L-A
special to the Gazette from Cripple
Creek says:
Upon hearing a report that mob
was being organized in Victor for the
rurpose OF marching to Hollywood and
iynching four men who We're reported
to be there. Sheriff Bell today. with
FIVE deputies. went TO Victor. where he
found a big crowd on the streets The
Sheriff left two deputies in Victor. and
with the two other officers started for
Hollywood. where he found Bob Nun
ply. two brothers named Grant and q
man named Nichols. The three latter
declared they were British subjects
Sheriff Bell says that the men were
heavily armed and their houses stocked
With ammunition. The men, accord
ing to Sheriff Bell said they had come
there to fight. and would fight After
much persuasion. the sheriff induced
The men TO leave the district and left
deputies to protect them until the even
ing train left for Canon City The
men were allowed TO take their guns
and ammunition with them
a dense fog has settled over the dis
trict tonight. making acts Of violence
easy, but the sheriffs force and the
police are on the watch constantly and
will take strenuous measures TO stop
any such work.
Sheriff Bell says he Is convinced that
had the four men not left the district
there would have been a great loss OF
life
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1904-08-22
TINE EXTENDED.
Russian Vessels Ordered to Leave at
Noon Tuesday.

Shanghai. Aug. 22.-The consular
body viii meet again this afternoon
The Japanese torpedo boat destroyer
which entered the harbOr yesterday
has left the h8TbOr with dispatches for
the fleet
The taotai has, by order OF the Wal
Wou-Pon ministry OF foreign at
faiTs). again taken a hand IN the az
fair and has issued another extension
Of time TO the Russian vessels which
have been ordered now to leave at noon
Tuesday Al low tides the Askold
could not get over the bar this week.
Therefore repairs must cease
The American men of war in the
harbor while retaining the outward
appearance OF inaction, have for sew
eral days been practically cleared for
action, with gun sights IN position and
steam up.
Rear Admiral Stirling is determined
that the japanese shall not interfere
with the Russian vessels. He las, it
IS reported offered 10 escort the Ask
old and Grozovoi beyond the three mile
limit
The japanese torpedo boat destroyer
is expected to return to the harbor
tonight.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1904-08-22
VICTORY HANGING IN THE BALANCE.

Of
5 n
Chinese who he
andI
Al Russia
IN
artillery
o.
important
bays
Of
compelling n Q
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1904-08-22

in the state from the standpoint Of
population, 1t is claimed that hundreds
OF Republicans VIII vote for Heitfeld-
Ada, washington and Canyon counties
are to be the battle ground in the
campaign.
The north is conceded to Heitfeld. the
south. since the anti-pOlygamy plank
was inserted in the Democratic plat
form, to GoOding. The candidates re-
ceiving the larger number Of votes in
the three counties named viii almost
surely be elected There is a possibility,
true. that the Mormon Democrats will
not vote as generally against the Lew
iston nominees as some of the delegates
there declared. II they do vote, even
in fairly large numbers for the ticket,
Mr.. Heitfeld and his associates viii
have more than a fighting chance TO-
win J. L. p
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1904-08-22
MATTER NOT SETTLED
Uncle Sam Has Received Moth
ing But Promises From
the Willy Turk.

Constantinople, Aug. IA note from
American Minister Leishman, dated
Aug. is. was handed to the Turkish
authorities within twelve hours after
the receipt by the minister OF the Tur-.
kish note on Monday In this note SIR
Leishman holds the government 10 its
solemn undertaking. coming direct from
the sultan. res pecting equal treatment
with other nations for the United states
concerning the question OF edueaticnal
institutions
This alIusion TO the imperial pledge
apparently embarrassed the Porte.
which had previously announced that
1t would ignore the formal verbal as
Surances which Minister Leishman de-
clared he had received
It is considered improbable that the
Porte will reply TO the minister's note
and therefore the question Is looked up
en- as shelved pending the execution Of
the process Of recognition Waen- it's
considered ndt improbable. fresh din
cuities viii arise.
Notwithstanding the assertion by