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The Central Nevadan. [volume] (Battle Mountain, Nev.) 1885-1907, 1904-12-29
Contract for
Western Pacific

Following the recent news that M. j.,
Heney OF Seattle has been awarded the
contrac: for grading the Western Pacific
for its entire length, comes an announce
ment from d. f. Walker, one of the
Walker brothers of Salt Lake. now a
resident OF San Francisco and director
in the Western Pacific, that contract
has been let to one man for the grading
OF the whole line from Salt Lake to San
Francisco.
This is the best evidence of any print-
ed that the road will be built and taken
in consideration with the order placed
for 500 miles OF steel with the Colorado
Fuel and Iron Company, makes it sp-
pear reasonably sure that the Western
Pacific will be built.
The Central Nevadan. [volume] (Battle Mountain, Nev.) 1885-1907, 1904-12-29

LOYAL RFBEKAH LODGE NO. is. I. o. o. +.
meets In Lemaire's Hall the frat and third
Friday evenings of each month at :so . CLOCK.
Mrs. y. Ramsdell. \. u.
L. A. Lemairc, Sec'y.
The Central Nevadan. [volume] (Battle Mountain, Nev.) 1885-1907, 1904-12-29
1.-THE OLD TIMER. J"
He Paved The Way For The Set
tlemsnt of The West.

We suppose that every community has
its "Old Timer" He who came when
the town was In its infancy, and who
can take you back in fancy to those days
that are but dim traditions now. Too
many OF us, perhaps, laugh quietly to
ourselves as the "old timer" in his cups
tells of incidents and scenes now passed
forever. We of the west 10 particular
have our "old timers" Each city, town
and hamlet west of the Mississippi has
within its limits one or more of those
characters termed the "old timer" We
fear that he is not appreciated as he
should be. 1t may be that he hangs
about the saloon, bumming drinks and
relating stories OF other days, till his
listeners, bored by his droning voice,
''set 'em up" to get rid Of bim, for, alas,
too many of the "old timers" has fallen
into the easy path of iutemperancs. But
for all that he is entitled TO considera-
tion at our hands. As we sit and sneer
and laugh and ridicule him and the
stories that be tells Us, we forget our OBJ
legations to him. He prepared the way
for us. The toll and dangers he has
passed through, the duh days, the lonely
nights, the privations, the heartaches.
and at last the sad realization that the
last fond hope Of youth is gone, broken
down, disappointed man, whose only am
bition is to he entertaining enough to
procure from his listeners that stimulant
which will alone carry him back to the
days when he felt himself a man among
men, make him an object of pity rather
than scorn. Let US not forget the debt
we IN part owe the "old timer" He
helped to make our peaceful residence
here possible. Along our trackless
wastes he has left the imprint of his
presence. Into the hidden reeesses of
our mountain Businesses he has pene-
trated and dragged forth from its hiding
place. The glitteripg gold, Of which it
pains is to say, he has SO little.
The hostile Indian also knew the old
timer, and dreaded him. The Indian
knew that between himself and the old
timer, there must ever be strife, until, at
least, one or the other had ceased to op.
pose. In the end, before the per siste Mt
driving OF the "old timer" the hostile
Indian ceased 10 be, and the way to
peaceful occupation of our great est
was assured to US Of this day.
What is it that we do not owe to the
"old timer?" Our debt can never be
paid in full. But at least we can view
charitably his faults, and when We be-
come impatient with his importunate
demands for more "booze," let's let him
down gently, and think OF the good he
has DONE"
The Central Nevadan. [volume] (Battle Mountain, Nev.) 1885-1907, 1904-12-29
Gave Himself Up.

Jerry Harry, the Indian who shot Mel
lie Muncey, squaw, has given himself
up to the authorities, says the Austin
Reveille. Jerry says he had the pistol
between his pants and shirt at the waist
and in trying to pull it out it went off by
accident and shot the squaw. He had
sore on his leg which he said was caused
from the powder burn, but close ex
animation shows that the wound was
self inflicted to carry out his statement
The squaw Is recovering from the ef
fects OF the wounds inflicted by Jerry's
pistol.
The Central Nevadan. [volume] (Battle Mountain, Nev.) 1885-1907, 1904-12-29
School Report.

The following is the report OF the Bat
tie Mountain school for month ending
Dec. '23.
No. of boys enrolled Is.
No. of girls enrolled 8.
Honor Roll da Weaver. Tom Ken
drick, Ernest Uren, Clifton Ganser, Er
rol Licking, Rae Hancock, Ernest WISE
Harry Norris, James Galbraith, Ernest
George, Alfred Uren, Catherine Gal
hraith. Virginia Licking. Henry Del
Crosse, Allojo Astorqnia, August LIE
maire.
EVA BRApsH Aw, Teacher.
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Promoted.

John M Fulton has been advanced IN
the service of the Southern Pacific Com
pany from resident passenger agent at
Reno to that OF Superintendent OF the
Carson and Colorado. Mr.. Fulton Is a
most thorough railroad man and the
Southern Pacific is to be congratulated
on the selection made.
The Central Nevadan. [volume] (Battle Mountain, Nev.) 1885-1907, 1904-12-29
AGENTS WlNTEn.

LIFE or t. DEWITT TALMAGE, by his
son. REV. FRANK DEWITT TALMAGE and
associate editors of Christian Herald. Only
book endorsed by Talmage family. Enormous
profit for agents who act quickly Outfit ten
cents. Write Immediately CLARK n CO.,
s2s 3. 4th ~. Philadelphia. PA. Mention
chs paper.
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wANTED-FAITHFUL PERSON To TRAv-
Ell for we'll established house in a hw coun-
ties, calling on retail merchants ami agents
Local territory. Salary 5000 per week with
expenses additional, all payable IN cash each
week. Money for expenses advanced. Position
permanent. Business successful anc rushing.
Standard House. $3.50 Dearborn St., Chicago.
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WANTED.

Special representative in this county and
adjoining territories, TO represent and adver-
tise an old stablshed business house of solid
financial standing. Salary k21 weekly, with ex-
psnses paid each Monday by check direct from
headquarters. Expenses advanced; position
permanent. We furnish everything.
Address, The Columbia, so, Monon Bid,
Chicago, Ill.
The Central Nevadan. [volume] (Battle Mountain, Nev.) 1885-1907, 1904-12-29
Getting the Proof

All the printing we do is
proof of our ability. We
watch the very important
little things which put such
excellence into the finished
work. We know printing
and do it to your satisfac-
tion. We like to give esti-
mates, prepare dummies and
tell you whatever we can
about the printin g you want
done.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-01
Prosperity as an Issue.

Let us consider the case with the Two
great parties in battle array. Let US sup
pose the democrats to have made the most
of their opportunity at st. Louis by the
nnminatio of a good ticket and the adop-
ton of good platform. What then VIII
ne the leading issue? Will not the condi-
lion of the country command greater at
tention than any other subject?
1t is often said that political parties are
unduly praised and unduly censured; that
they are not really so warm that they
neither bring great prosperity nor great
adversely; that in casting up accounts we
are apt to leave Providence little too
much cut of the reckoning. Democrats
holding to this view are accustomed TO
declare that had General Harrison been re-
elected In 1892 the country would have sur
fered quite as much as 1t did under the
four years of Mr.. Cleveland; that the time
for the tide to turn had arrived and moth
ing could have stayed it.
But this is but a theory and as Mr..
Cleveland on one occasion remarked, con-
dition and not theory is now before the
country. Whatever has produced 1t. that
condition is one of unprecedented prosper
ity. The people, as a rule. are In clover.
knee deep. The Wall street gamblers are
gambling circles gives any heed or sym
pathy to them. Legitimate business of
every kind is booming, and crops are on
the way promising to make this a record
By eaking year for the farmers.
The republicans are in power, the demo-
Gratis are seeking power. If it is insisted
that the republicans have not produced
this state of things; that it has come about
of its own accord. so to speak, what be-
comes of the assertion that the repuL icans
in office are a menace to the country?
Why is it SO necessary in the pu Vic be-
half to turn them out?
Personalities likely to be INDUCED in
as the campaign progresses, and. as usual.
may cut more or. less of figure But in
this, the largest proposition before the peo-
pie, the republicans have the advantage.
The country is prospecting as never before
under their rule, and it is difficult to con-
ceive of an argument strong enough to
bring about a change.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-01
Who Cut the BalloonP

Now why on earth-or in the air for that
matter-should Santos-Dumont have cut his
own balloon, as the chief of the exposition
police declares he did? The Freach- Bra zil-
ian aeronaut has heretofore been straight
forward sportsman. His performances in
France Lave not savored of trickery or base
comme-cialfsm. 1t is true he refused to sail
any races in this country . short time ago
because of certain difficulties about the
premiums. but his departure without an ex-
Eibition did not Justify the least suspicion
that ne was running an aerial confidence
game He came to the United States this
time TO show his big balloon in the air at
the great exposition. 1t Is an unexampled
opportunity to demonatrate TO the American
people that he has advanced materially to-
ward the solution of the human flight prob
lem. There is money and fame in 1t for
him. but for mere exhibitor of tattcred
BIT Of silk and framework and q motor he
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-01
The Prohibitionists.

In nominating DR.. Swallow for President
the prohibitopists have made falr ana
square appeal to the country. lie Is ldeh-
tilted with the cause, represents II IN lts III
tegrity, and will be able to give an account
of himself on the stump. There Is no rea-
son why he should not command the full
vote of the party in every state Success
AT the polls is of course out of the ques-
ton The party may not show any ma
teriaI growth since 1900. But, with
ticket open to no charges of being mere
decoy used by the democrats, campaign
of openness and courage can be conducted,
and at the close stock taken for 1908. Your
genuine prohibitionist is hghting for the
future-and rather a distant future-and
Is chiefly concerned now In keeping the
record straight.
The booming of General Miles did not
ring true. An impression prevailed that 1t
was the work of democrats. whose object
was to convert the prohibition party into
a democratic aid society. Few people could
repress a smile at the suggestion of the
name OF the general In such a connection.
1t was the first public announcement of his
utilization with the prohibition party. Every
body. however. knew of his feelings toward
Mr.. Roosevelt. and of his willingness to ac-
the st. Louis prize was beyond his reach,
he could only hope to serve in some indirect
way, and the nomination at Indianapolis
seemed to be about the thing. Had it been
made the prohibition party might have split
In two. The wiser and more sincere among
the brethren would probably have resented
the play by putting up man of their own.
The platform is described the broadest
ever adopted by the party. 1t Is doubtful
if IT is the best. Reform movements gain
nothing by scattering. They do not always
win by sticking to the point. But they make
their best impression when they do. and
keep the country best advised of their real
purposes. little Of democracy a little of
republicanism, and a little of populsm
mixed with prob Ition cannot be made
even when well shaken an effective remedy
for any of the ills the government is af-
fiCted with.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-01
kuropatkin's Retreat

Ioday s dispatches from the Far East in
oicate that the Russian policy is to with
draw as rapidly and as far as possible
from the close contact with the advancing
japanese armies that has proved so disas-
trous OF late. A Mukden report. coming
through Niu Chwang is to the effect that
kuropatkin will retreat from all points
south OF Lao Yang. but IT is added that
opinion In Niu Chwang is that he is by no
means sure of effecting such. a retreat, the
japanese having gained control of the noun
tain passes debouching into the plain be-
tween Hal Cheng and Lao Yang If through
a swift stroke the Japanese should inter
pose themselves between Kuropatkin and
his base and defeat him in a pitched battle
and perhaps capture his army there would
remain little or no hope of recovery by
Russia from her plight Such a stroke
would come close to ending the war in
Japan's favor.
important If true" is the report from
st. Petersburg that the ear has refused
Kuropatkins request for a quarter of a
million more troops on the ground that
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would hardly draw a corporafs guard OF
spectators.
Ye. on the other hand, who else would
cut the balloon? Captain Kingsbury de-
clares trat only the Santo5-Dumoat people
had access to the place where the big bag
was stored. He presents 4 rather complex
hypothesis to provide motive, yet imagi-
nation fails to supply an acceptable theory
to take its place. Here is ruined gas bag
and a postponed balloon ascension. Is the
whole thing stroke of advertising. to ac-
centuoIe the public interest in the show?
Has Santos-Dumont-he Is shrewd chap
and takes uncommon notice of affairs-has
he observed that in a few days st. Louis
will be far more intent upon the hot-air
ascensions and the boom-burstings and the
other more or less aerial displays incident
to the ST. Louis convention? Does he fear
that in the midst of this great hurry burly
his own bit of machinery will be forgotten
by the multitude? Does he figure on a post
ponement that will leave him a field Of
open-eyed spectators undistracted by the
process of choosing a democratic candidate
for the presidency.
Some years ago certain professional oars
men got into the habit of saving either
their own boats or those of their competi-
tors on the eve of their races. This little
diversion served greatly to lessen public in
terest in professional Craftsmanship in this
country 1t is to be hoped that the enter
prise Of the aeronaut will not run in the
same channels.
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they are needed at home because of the
state of internal affairs. Such report Is
of course certain to be Immediately denied.
But it is believable, first, that Kuropatkin
has asked for the troops which he needs
badly today, and, second, that his request
was not granted. Heretofore i'll the land
fighting in this war the Japanese have pre-
scented superior numbers to the Russians.
1t has become a stock phrase of the war
news that the ears troops fought gal
lantly and finally withdrew, not defeated,
but outnumbered. This was the case at
the battle of the Yalu, it was the case at
Nanshan hill, 1t was also the case at Ia
lissu or Vafangow and it has been the case
in the fighting in the mountain passes east
of Hal Cheng. With this note constantly
heard in the official reports it is by no
means inconceivable that a hurry call has
gone to Russia for more soldiers. And it
is equally sure that the present facilities
of the Russians for transport from the
home base are unequal to the task of suff1-
GENTLY reinforcing the army. 1t is possi-
BILE that the car, seeing these conditions
accurately, perhaps for the first time since
the war started, has come to the conclu-
sion that he has no more men TO waste IN
a fight which can have but one outcome
however loudly his instructed officials may
claim victory, present or future, and what-
ever pretense may be made of Wiling
ness to sacrifice all to the end of recover
ing the now lost Manchurian territory
For probably if the truth We're known the
world would stand in establishment at the
spectacle of Russian dangers at home, just
as it is now recovering from its astonish-
ment at the spectacle of Russian 1ncapac-
itv and weakness in the field in the face or
the alert, well-prepared. capable Japanese
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-01
Harmon.

The Harmon boom is the latest quiz. The
gentleman mentioned succeeded Mr.. Olney
at Attorney General, and Is an Ohio lawyer
of good standing. Unknown in the political
world proper. and without record except
as an adherent Of Mr.. Cleveland, he may
serve a small purpose as a pawn in the
Cleveland game. 1t will not be difficult to
measure the enthusiasm which will be pro-
voked at st. Louis at the mention of his
name, If 1t Is mentioned. Harmon and
Wall and Olney and Gray are all in the
hands Of men who love them little. but
the Sage of Princeton far more, and whose
purposes at St, Louis will be guided by
what the occasion may offer for the ad-
vancement of the man of their common
choice. 1t is not a very dignitied use to
make of worthy men, but in times Of storm
and stress it Is politics.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-01
Premature -s'Patriotism."

The occasional popping of firecrackers Is
now heard throughout the city, indicating
that the boys are preparing for their
Fourth with their usual zeal and disregard
for the peace and comfort of others. There
is thus evidence that the youngsters are
buying their supplies in advance Some
parents are plainly lax in their discipline.
allowing the children to procure fireworks
ahead of time and to set them off unwar-
rantably early 1t is this anticipation OF
the Fourth that stamps the fireworks fea-
ture of its celebration farce. The orig
inal idea of the days observances was that
it should be marked by public rejocings
by the firing of cannon, the reading of the
Declaration and the utterance of patriotic
speeches Now the day Is marked by a lot
of noise, much danger, many deaths and
disfigurements, intense discomfort on all
sides and minimum of real patriotism
For days in advance is heard the popping
of crackers. On the day Itself probably ~
per cent of the explosions are unaccom-
panied by the least thought of the signid-
canoe of the act. Certainly the boy who
sets off pack of crackers three or four
days ahead of the anniversary is inspired
by none but barbaric desire to make a
noise by no conception of the real mean
ing of the approaching anniversary If In
dependence day were really cherished by
the rising generation a time of celebra-
ton, and not of license, every single fire
cracker would be jeaiously boarded until
the morning of the Fourth. Not a young
ster would touch a match to a fuse If
parents will not confiscate all explosive
supplies and hold them IN bond until the
Fourth, as d measure OF prevention, these
premature explosions will continue to oc-
cur. If the parents will not or cannot &C
cOmplish this reform perhaps the police
might take a hand and by making a few
cases against the men and boys who SO
quick with their explosions demonstrate
that the law and the regulations mean
what they say
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-01
The Districts New Year.

Yesterday without funds not even enough
TO buy postage stamps, today a multi-mil-
Nonaire-suCh is the District of Columbia.
Yesterday at the end of its allowance, to-
day with a credit of S11,021. 740 at the big
bank on Fifteenth street where Uncle Sam
doles out the dollars to his wards and de-
pendents. The new fiscal year opens with
the District In possession of a larger bal
ance at this bankers than ever before.
2,3S3, 643 more than 1t had a year ago to-
day. 1t finds it prepared and authorized to
begin work on many important and neces-
sary items of the municipal equipment.
Sewers, school house,, fire engine houses,
bridges. streets. all these are to be con-
structed out of the funds provided by Con-
gress. one-half of which the taxpayers will
furnish.
The fiscal year holds promise of dis
tinct advance toward the municipal ideal
held for the District by its citizens. There
is much to do yet, many obstacles to over
come, many prejudiceS to conquer, and
new spirit of understanding to be engen-
dered between the Legislators and those
entrusted by the Constitution to their care.
But the District is better prepared today
than a year ago 1t progresses always.
Sometimes through a misunderstanding of
It's exact character and place in the ma
tfonal economy 1t suffers a setback for
season. as some member of the houses
seeks to introduce innovations or to dis
ru2t the par nership between the federal
government and the capital. But these are
only temporary difficulties, and the sue
Ceeding advances are always more than
compensatory.
The big appropriation which goes into eff
f today is not based upon what most
citizens believe to be the proper principle.
They hold, with reason, that the Districts
extraordinary needs should be met out of
specially raised funds. secured by the same
means as these elsewhere employed in pay
ing for the greet permanent works that
form the foundations of city, or in COM
mercial affairs of a business or an indus
try The great appropriation is larger
than a sum twice as large as the local tax
revenues such as the organic act contem-
plates This means that the District Is
borrowing money at Il rather rapid rate
from the general government. But Con-
gress is forcing it to do SO. 1t has been
warned 1t insists that the best way to
meet the occasion is by advancing the def
icit from year to year on practically
ca sh- payment plan. But the day or reck-
oning must come some time, and then the
District will urgently insist upon a final
adjustment which will relieve the taXpay-
ers of today from the bulk of the great
burden of paying for the improvements
that are to benefit the residents OF the
wears to come.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-01
The Talk of Cleveland.
From the New York World.


Inc World is still of the opinion that it is
TOO late to effect the nomination of Mr.
cleveland at st. Louis. Ii the democrats
OF the country had given a cordial recep-
ton to the suggestion of the World made
nearly year and half ago, that Grover
Cleveland is the logical and the strongest
candidate of his party for President" and
IT Mr.. Cleveland had not persisted in refus-
ing to be considered in this connection, his
nomination would long ago have been a
foregone conclusion. But now the former
President is "out of the running" Nearly
all the certain and possible democratic
states have taken his advice and elected
delegates favorable to the nomination of
Judge Parker. The greater part of tho
Cleveland talk still heard is from Tam
many politicians who never had any SYM
pathy with his principles or conduct or
from BryaniteS who fOresee a safe and
sane platform and would like to get in
Cleveiand's nomination an excuse for bolt
ing that they would not have in Parkers
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SHOOTING STARS.
The Progress Of Formality

HAS Crimson Gulch improved since 1
was here before?'
Yes" answered Bronco Bob. THE boys
never hang a man now without havin' a
jury sit an determine jes' who'll tie the
rope an lead the boss from under him
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-01
Forever Silenced.

Does your husband find any fault with
your cooking?"
Certainly not" answered Mr. Meekton's
wife. My husband has the chatting dish
habit, and is not in a position to find fault
with anybody's cooking"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-01

II the Philippine natives on exhibition
at st. Louis refuse to dress themselves in
a manner consistent with decorum per-
haps Aguinaldo can be persuaded to- use
his influence with them when he comes
visiting. 1t would be a good chance Tor
Aguina do to demonstrate that he ever
had any influence.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-01

A number of gentlemen who go to the
st. Louis convention will have to be con-
tent with a display of enthusiasm as COM
pensation for the want of something more
subst arti2l