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Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1904-09-04

Lovelock is coming to the front as
one of the greatest gypsum centers in
the United States. Ten carloads are
being shipped daily from a deposit
few miles south of Lovelock, which is
said to have enough gypsum in sight
to keep 200 men steadily employed
for the next twenty years.
George Weatherby, an aged inmate
of the Washoe county hospital drop
ped dead on Alameda avenue. Reno,
Wednesday night He had been i'll
for several days and his death is at
tributed to heart disease. He was
buried in the potters' field.
Wanted-Good lady and gentlemen
solicitor at the Great American Tea
Store, Carson City, Nevada. Opposite
Capitol. 1w
colonists Rates to Nevada and Cal
ifornia.
September 18th. to October 18th,
1904, from the following Eastern
| points: New York and Boston $50 OU
Baltimore and Philadelphia $49.15.
Chicago $500. Kansas City. Leaven
worth, St. Joseph, Houston and Min
/ cola $500 st. Louis. Memphis ana
New Orleans $4,000. Have your rela
tives come west If you wish Z
send for them call on any Southern
Pacific Agent, deposit with him th'
amount for a colonist ticket from an!
of the above points. with name an;
address of party and he will see tbs
ticket or tickets are furnished then
! at their homes; or address Jno. n
Fulton. District Passenger Ageo'
Reno, New.
Special sale of broken sizes in foo
ware will continue for few more day
at E. BurIingtons. Don't wait i
. long as these goods so rapidly.
For pasture call or address II.
: Stevens, Occidental Land and lmpor
S ing Company. Fort Churchill, LyC
8 county.
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Sportsmen are cordially requested TO
keep off the Holstein Ranch. In OCH
nection with this reward of $500
is offered for information leading to
the identity of the party who filled a
COWS side with bird sho- last Tues
day.
SAM P. DAVIS.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1904-09-04

Trib cures bruises and sprains.
Nice tender juicy hams, and lots
Of them. at Kelly's. Arlington block.
Lost-Some time ago q black eton
jacket with balloon trimming. Finder
please return to this office.
Notice to Dove and Cow Shooters.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1904-09-04
DR.. n. A. PARADlS,

Physician, Sergeon and AccouchNr.
Ex-Interne of the New York
Lying-in Hospital and Massachus-
etts General Hospital. Hours "a,
10. Office, The Jefferson ResideE-
&C.
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Rubicon Springs.

Rubicon Springs, one of the great.
est health resorts about Lake Tahoe
is open for the season. The best Of
accommodations can be had AMI
guests carefully provided for. Best
fishing and hunting in the region
stage connections made at McKin-
neys. For Information address Mrs
Vada Clark Bryson.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1904-09-04
Postpcnment.

The annual stockholders meeting OF
the Yellow Aster NJ. & NJ Co., has been
postponed by order Of the Board OF
Directors to August 16, 1904, same
hour and place.
r L. Burcham. Sec.
I'd.
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j. G. COURT.

j. G. COURT.
! Assayer and MetalIurgist.
Careful and Prompt returns made on
Gold, Silver and lead ores. Leave
orders at the Arlington House or
at the Residence, fifth block west
of Railroad depot.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1904-09-04
DR.. CHAS Won DADESkY,

Physician and Surgeon, Office opposite
the State Capitol, Cor. King and
Carson Sts., Residence Patterson
House, King Street.
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CARSON ASSAY OFFICE.

Assays and Analyses on ores Of
every Description
Samples sent by mail promptly tested
Prices sent on Application.
F. A. MERRiMAN,
v Assayer and Analyst.
?. o. Box 483 Carson City.
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Photos.

The Carbon Studio is still turning
out good work at the old stand oppo-
site the Capitol. Reasonable prices on
amateurs work.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1904-09-04

WIN. J. CiRCE, M. o.

Physician and Surgeon, Office and Res
idence "The Exchange Office
Hours, to 4 D. N.
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Wv

DR.. w. n. CAVELL, D. .. S.
carson City Nevada. Office over
State Bank & Trust Co.
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DR.. a. HUEFAkER

Office anr Residence, one block from
Main street ONCE hours Is,
70
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1904-09-04

Oysters any style at John Ander-
sons.
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For Sale.

On account of sickness and the neo-
essity of leaving the city. offer my
property for sale. Apply at the prem.
ises.
JOHN WOOD I'm
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DR.. w. w. oCODE, D. .. S.
New Bank Building, Carson City, Nev.
Hours 9-12 and Is. Phone SO.
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T. r. HOFER,

Agent for Fire. Life and Accident
Poicies, Office New Bank Bui! /
ing, Carson City, Nevada.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1904-09-04

LEWIS n. RODGERS.
Attorney at Law. Accountant
Office-NeW Bark Building.
Carson City, Nevada.
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Ice Ice.

Ice Ice.
Clean pure ice delivered at your
door every morning. Craven's Ice Is
always full weight and always clear.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1904-09-04
JAMES c. SWEENEY,

Attorney-at-Law Attorney Generals
Office, Capitol Building, Carson
City, Nevada.
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ASSAYING.


ASSAYiNG. he
j. G. COURT. 10
i Assayer and MetalIurgist. :"
Careful and Prompt returns made on ~
Gold, Silver and lead ores. Leave U'
orders at the Arlington House or
at the Residence, fifth block west
of Railroad depot.
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DR.. cHAS Won DADESkY,
Physician and Surgeon, Office opposite 81
the State Capitol, Cor. King and a
Carson Sts., Residence Patterson
House, King Street.
DR.. II. A. PARADiS,
Physician, Sergeon and AccOuchNr.
Ex-Interne of the New York 5
Lying-in Hospital and Massachus- 7
etts General Hospital. Hours "a,
10. Office, The Jefferson ResideE- )
VIM. J. ClRCE, M. D.
Physician and Surgeon, Office and Res .
idence "The Exchange" Office ,
Hours, 2 to D. N.
DR.. A. HUFFAkER
Office anr Residence. one block from
Main street ONCE hours Is,
DR.. w. n. CAVElL, .. .. S.
carson City Nevada. Office over
State Bank & Trust Co.
Wv
DR.. w. w. GCODE, D. .. S.
New Bank Building. Carson City, Nev. /
Hours 9-12 and Is. Phone SO.
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T.R. HOFER,
Agent for Fire. Life and Accident
Poicies, Office New Bank Bull
ing, Carson City, Nevada.
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JAMES Q. SWEENEY,
Attorney-atLaw. Attorney Generals
Office, Capitol Building, Carson
City, Nevada
J.R. JUDGE,
ATTORNEY at Law. Office north of Cap
itol Building, Carson City, Nevada.
wv
WIN. WOODBURY..
attorney at Law. Office Iorth of Cap
itol Building, Carson City, Nevada.
j. D. TORREYSON
Attorney at Law Office King Sire Il,
Carson City, Nevada.
wv
LEWIS H. RODGERS.
Attorney at Law. Accountant
Office-New Bark Building.
Carson City, Nevada.
wv
FRANK WOODWARD
Carriage Painter and Decorator.
Formerly the ttt-ell Shop. Car
son City, Nevada, South Carson
Street.
DR.. CHAS. GLASSER.
Vet nary Surgeon.
Contagious ard Infectious Diseases
Proficently Treated. Office west
Of ew Bank.
Phone. Main 331.
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j. r. JUDGE,

Attorney at Law. Office north of Cap
itol Building, Carson City, Nevada.
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j., D. TORREYSON
Attorney at Law. Office King Sire It,
Carson City, Nevada.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1904-09-04

attorney at Law. Office North Of Cap
itol Building, Carson City, Nevada.
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FRANK WOODWARD

Carriage Painter and Decorator.
Formerly the Catt.ell Shop. Car
son City, Nevada South Carson
Street.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1904-06-23
WHAT HIGH SCHOOL COSTS.
County Institutions Expense Over
$1,000 q Year,

The treasurer OF the Dickinson
county high school has issued his re-
port for the past year and shows that
1t cost $7,0l8 to run the school for
the past year. The attendance is
about 175. 1t costs the city Of Abb
lene about $4,000 a year for its
schools. 10 addition the city pays
about s4o0 year 10 taxes for the
couaty high school. The expense OF
the latter is divided thus: Salaries,
principal, teachers, janitor $5,O25;
fuel and lights, 1896; improvements
and repairs. sS62; postage ptg. and
stationery, $ll8; insurance, $264; IL
brary and apparatus. sllO; suudry
supplies and exp. $239. ..
Abilene weekly reflector., 1904-06-23
HAVE YOU LOST ANYTHINGi
II 30 You Had Better Write to Clyde
Raad About Il. a.

Whenever anything is lost in the
mails and 1t is reported at this post
Office the postmaster reports the matter
to the St. Louis Office and when any
thing is found BY the railway mail
clerks which appears to bs rambling
around in the pouches without any
visible means Of Identification 1t 10
sent to St. Louis. Later . list Of
these articles is sent to Clyde Reed
at Wichita. The latest statement
sent to MIR. Reed at Wichita shows q
long list Of articles Of all sorts and
descriptions Of things. These articles
will be held at the St. Louis postoffice
for time and anybody who has lost
In the mails from q Jersey
COW to q love letter would do well to
place themselves In communication
with Mr.. Reed.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1904-06-23
MroHr REVIVE Gas WELL.
If junction City and Other Towns
Are Successful.

AAg hooeNDoAoAs
A number OF towns around here are
preparing to make tests for oil or gas
and there are many Abileneites who
believe that the old well northeast Of
town might be cleaned out by driller
who understands bis job and contin-
ued few hundred feet downward.
Herington has such plan. Some
two years ago a prospect hole was put
down to depth Of HOO feet south
west Of Herington. During the drill
ing a gas flow Of some strength was
struck at three different times. The
driller had a contract to 60 down
1900 feet for $1,000. For distances
less than that be received half price.
At l,l00 feet the drill dropped in the
hole and the driller gave up the job,
paid what he was owing the stock
company for money advanced, and
quit the country. The well is now
with artesian water. The
company is planning to 60 ahead with
the work.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1904-06-23
Startling Eviasncs.

Fresh testimony In great quantity
is constantly coming In. declaring Dr..
Kings New Discovery for Consump-
tiop, Coughs and Colds to be IN.
equAled. A recent expression from
T. J. mcfarland, Bentorville, Va,
serves as example. he writes: 81
had Bronchitis for three years and
doctored all the time without being
benefited. Then I began taking Dr..
Kings New Discovery, and . few bot.
Ties wholly cured me.v Equally Of.
iective. 10 curing all Lung and Throat
troubles. Consumption. Pneumonia
and Grip. Guaranteed BY J. N.
Glsissner, druggist. Trial bottles
free, regular sisss 500 and o..
Abilene weekly reflector., 1904-06-23
Hollar Haa 4 Kiok..

Rev. Elmer 4. Hollar Of Bonner
Springs, formerly Of Abilene, wants
to separate the negro children in the
schools Of that town. He wrote TO
Attorney General Coleman, asking
how 1t could be done. Mr.. Coleman
replied that under the law there can
be no separation Of the races for school
purposes in cities Of the third class.
MIR. Hollars only relief, therefore. lie
to induce The next legislature to enact
q law providing for the main tenance
CT separate schools in third class
cities.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1904-06-23
A Fine Nomination.

The Republicans Of the twenty
second senatorial district have reason
to congratulate themselves on the
strong candidate they have selected
for senator. J. E. Brewer OF Abilene
is q man Of unusually keen insight
into the affairs Of life, his reputation
as business man and citizen is such
that the voters Of the district have no
hesitancy in entrustiDg him with the
office iu question. There
10 no doubt the coming session Of the
Kansss law makers is going to be an
important one to the people. Men Of
ability and action ere wanted. Men
who are in their best years Of life.
With J. E. Brewer as senator and J.
W. Creech as representative Dick
insou county will have 3 team at
Topeka as we'll able to care for the
interests OF their constituents %
any that will be elected In the
state. A thing that specially inter.
ests the p+ople Of this county In the
senatorial matter 10 the fAct that In
the sixteen or more years We have
been In the same district as Clay
county Dickinson has not for many
years had the honor Of furnishing 3
Republican senator. The honor has
been extended as this time and all
loyal Dickinsonlans are anxious to see
Mr.. Brewer elected BY more than the
normal majority. And the indications
are that be will be. Il will be no
mistake on the part Of the people. A
better selection could not be made.
-[Herington Sun.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1904-06-23
cnr nraHnndrad Year,.

For a hundred years or more Witch
Hazel has been recognized As q su-
perior remedy, but II remained for
B. G. Dewitt & Co.. Of Chicago, to
discover how to combine the virtues
Of Witch Hazel with other antissptics,
in the form Of . salvs. DeWitt's
Witch Hazel Sslvs is the best salve
In the world for sores, cuts, burns,
bruises and piles. The high standing
Of this salve has given riSe 70 counter
ieits and The public Is advised TO look
for the name dewitt" on the pack
age. and accept no other. Sold By
Townsend, the druggist, corner srd
and Broadway streets.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1904-06-23
Pufahl-Sch hlessener.

Married, June 9th. at the German
Lutheran church z miles north Of Her
ington, Mr.. Henry Schlsssener and
Miss Anna Puiahl. Notwithstanding
the disagreeable weather, about 1926
invited guests assembled at the home
Of the brides parents at A O'Clock
Thursday afternoon and accompanied
the contracting parties to the church
where under An impressive wedding
ceremony Rev. F. Droegemueller pro-
noupced the words that made them
husband and wife. After congratula.
tions being extended, all present repair
cd to the brides parental home where
everybody was royalty entertained.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1904-06-23
Thrown From q Wagon.

Mr.. George K. Babcock was thrown
from his wagon and severely bruised
He applied Cham berlain's Pain Balm
freely and says 1t is the best linimeni
he ever used. Mr.. Babcock Is well
known citizen Of North Plain, Conn.
There is nothing equal to Pain Balm
for sprains and bruises. 1t will ef'
fect cure in ons-third the time re.
,quired by any other treatment. For
sale by all druggists.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1904-06-23
THE GUARANTEE Protects YOU

II Mona DOES Not Cure Dyspepsia.
J.. N, Glsissnsr WIN Return Your
Money.
When you buy q box Of Mi-o-ns.
natures cure for dyspepsia, have J.
M. Glelssner sign the guarantee.
This protects pou absolutely against
iOss, shoald the treatment fail to cure
yoa. g ~.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1904-06-23
suTpHEN MILL BURNED.
What Water Left the Flames Have
Taken.

The Touring mill at Sutphen burned
to the ground last week. The fire
caught from hot box and was soon
beyond control. The loss Is about
$1,000 with very little Insurance..
The mill suffered considerably from
water recently and now has been
cleaned of the earth.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1904-06-23
That Throbbing Headache

would quickly leave you, II you used
DR.. Kings New Life Pills. Thousands
OF sufferers have proved their match
less merit for Sick and Nervous Head
aches. They make pure blood and
build up your health. Only 26 cent 8
money hack II not cured. Sold b
j. M. Gleissner, druggist.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1904-06-23

Ills that come from Summers Heat
A mother need not fear to greet.
When with "TEETHINA" she's sup
piled,
No Ills with baby need abide. y
"TEETHINA" Aids Digestion, Regu-
lates the Bowels, and costs only %
cents at Druggists, or mail 26 cents
to DR.. G. J. Moffett, St. Louis, Mo.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1904-06-23
BE WANTS BUT I1rTIB.
Harvsstsrs Are willing to Come on
Good Terms.

A Dickinson county official ls In re.
celpt Of Q Communication from j. B.
Piet, Of White Plains, N. T., that 10 .
sumner. He writes on A. loud letter
head which proclsims him to be
publisher, bookseller and importer, /"
although the letter has to do with Q
different sort Of . graft. Piet says.
"l am twenty-iour years Of age, strong
in body and sound Of mind, and am
willing to hire my service for . couple
Of months to areputable and respOusi.
BILE man to help him harvest this
years wheat crop, provided my ex-
penses TO place Of harvest and return
are guaranteed and that / receive
four dollars 8 day as compensation. 7"
1t will readily be seen that this Is an
offer Of unusual generosity. The fare
and expense would amount to about
teO, work at a per day for two
months would amount to little less
than $3.50, making total Of about
$50 for the services Of this modest
young man who is sound in mind and
body. He says in . postScript that he
believes be could induce several other
young men from that vicinity to take
up the same kind Of . proposition.
Well We should hope 90. Any Of our
farmer friends wishing 10 take sdvAn.
tage Of this remarkable bargain
should hurry lest Mr.. Pist get away.
LAndss Barber shop, ground hOOi
central location. Spruce and Ind St..
bath rooms, perfect service. Call
and tFyiL Is.H
Abilene weekly reflector., 1904-06-23
Mi-o-na is . remarkable preparatlol

Ai-O-na is remarkable preparation
that tones up the digestive organs
aud quickly gives health and strength.
in. GlsiSsnsr can tell you Of many
customers who recommend Mi-o-na
bscsuss Il cured them. Better than
all testimonials. though. Is the guar
autss under which Mona is sold.
tiaA plain positive statement the.
II this remedy does not relieve you
Of indigestion. Il viii cost you sbsO-
lutsIy nothing
Abilene weekly reflector., 1904-06-23
GUARANTEES.

l hereby agree TO refund the money
paid for Ml-o-na on return Of the empty
boxes II the purchaser tells me that it has
failed 70 cure dyspepsia or stomach
troubles. This guarantee covers two E1c
bo1es, or amonth's treatment.
i'm. GLEIssNER.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1904-06-23
OhAmberlain's Stomach and Liver
Tablets Better Than . Doctors
pFoaeriuHinn.

Mr.. J. W. Turner, Of Truhart, Va,
says that Chamberlain's Stomsch and
Liver Tablets have done him more
good than anything be could get from
the doctor. II sny physician in this
country was able to compound Q
medicine that would produce such
gratifying resultsin cases Of stomach
troubles, biliousness Or constipation.
bic whole time would be used In pre-
pairing this one medicine. For sale
BY all druggists.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1904-06-23
St. Louis and Rsturn 90. Is.

June 1920 and ~ Rock Island Sys-
tenn. Only line from Abilene to St.
Louis on their own rails. II 10 Rock
Island all the way. j. H. Jenness.
.aUant
Abilene weekly reflector., 1904-06-23
Prom . Leading Druggist.

Al druggists and retailers Of patent
medicines, We can say conscisb tiously
that we haven't patent on our
shelves that we sell as much Of as We
do Of DR.. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin,
and that Il gives satisfactory results.
It is without doubt the best medicine
and the largest seller that we ever
had. Yours respectfully.
s, G. Tucker, Champaign, Ill.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1904-06-23

A blessing alike 70 young and old;
Or. Rowler's Extract Of Wild Straw
berry, natures specific for dyssntsry.
dlarrhosa and summer complaint.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1904-06-23

It's 9 mistake to imagine that itch-
ing piles can't be curedi mistake
70 suffer day longer than you can
help. Doan's Ointment brings in
btAnt relief and permanent cure. At
any drug store, so eentL
Abilene weekly reflector., 1904-06-23

TO BE CURED of rheumatism,
with all It's lameness, aches and
pains, take Hoods Sarsaparills. You
must be sure to GET HOODS.
The Press., 1904-03-10
in THE CAUSE
OF REFORM
BY CYRUS DERICKsON
EsGa.sst4 I-- - :. f..
Copyrights. 1905, bv 7. G. Mcclure
BY CYRUS DERICKSON

When Captain Trent was transferred
from the Seventh to the Twelfth regi-
ment and took up his quarters at Fort
Conger he found that his reputation
had preceded him. He was known to
the rank and file as a hard man. The
captain Of a company is well liked or
totally disliked. Captain Trent was
proud of the fact that he was not only
totally disliked, but positively hated,
by the men he had power over. 1t was
his nature to bulldoze and bullyrag and
tyrannize.
At the first roll call OF Company B he
had few words to say to his new COM
mand, and from that time on the men
knew what to expect. The old captain
had kept them fairly up to discipline,
and the commander of the post had not
let things go at SKIES and sevens, but
Captain Trent referred to his company
as a set of loafers and slouches who
didn't know enough to wear their uni
forms properly. They were hump
backed and lop shouldered lot; they
were lazy and shiftless; they needed a
strong hand to freshen them up. He
had the hand. He would teach them
what discipline was and what soldier
ing meant, and any sullenness or hang
ing back would be promptly punished.
Then began something akin to reign
OF terror for the seventy men Of Com
pany B. Although nearly all were vet
ri
night. Certain privileges enjoyed when
stationed at posts in time Of peace were
abolished. New rules were made and
enforced regarding this and that, and
in q fortnight the men felt like lot of
convicts. Cursing was a part of the
new regime. Captain Trent was down
under the heading of "Officer and Gen
tleman," and yet he was shockingly
profane and shamefully abusive. More
punishment was inflicted in a month
than for two years before; more deser-
lions took place within three months
than had been recorded for three years.
It was generally understood that the
''old man"-meaning the commander of
the post didn't appreciate Captain
Trent's zeal and that he was not sup
ported by his fellow officers in his bully
Raging, but he went ahead on his own
lines just the same.
There was enough to make the men
sullen and vengeful, and the captain
kept adding to 1t. He ''broke" two
sergeants and three corporals and at
length, as sort of climax. preferred
charges against his orderly sergeant
and had him suspended from duty
while awaiting court martial. The
state Of affairs in Company B was
simply lamentable when Miss Blanche
Taylor and her mother arrived at a
nearby ranch owned by son and
brother. If Miss Blanche was not DOS
itively engaged to Captain Trent they
had known each other for two years,
and there had been correspondence Of
a very friendly nature. The arrival
benefited Company B in a way-that
is, 1t took the captain away from the
post much of his time and turned his
thoughts into other channels. His lieu
tenants were neither martinets nor
bulldozers.
1t became the captains custom after
a few days to ride over to the ranch
every morning to take long gallop
with Miss blanche. On such occasions
The Press., 1904-03-10
The whisper Court.

At Rockford, Essex, England, the
whisper court is a strange observance
held annually under the superintend-
ence of the steward of the manor. The
business of the court is carried out at
midnight in the open air. The absence
Of tenant is punishable by fine Of
double his rent for each hour he fails
to be in attendance. No artificial light,
except a firebrand, is permitted, and
the proceedings are recorded by means
of one of the embers of the brand. The
roll of fourteen tenants is then called
over and answered to in whisper, and
then they kneel down and swear al
legiance. Very many years ago the
lord of the manor, after an absence
from his estate, was returning home
by night. On the way he accidentally
heard some of his discontinued ten
antry plotting his assassination. Thus
warned, he returned home by an unex-
pected route. Then he ordered that
each year his tenants should assemble
at the same time to do him homage
around post which he erected on the
spot where the plotters met.