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Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1905-06-30
CHAPTER XIX.


"Millions-there are millions in that
pretended mortuary van!
In spite of myself, this imprudent
phrase had escaped me in such a way
that the secret of the imperial treasure
was instantly known to all, to the rail-
way men as well as to the passengers.
And so, for the greater security, the
Persian government, in agreement with
the Chinese government, has allowed it
to be believed that we were carrying
the corpse of mandarin, when we were
really taking to Pekin treasure worth
fifteen millions of francs.
Now the secret is divulged, and we
know that this treasure, composed of
gold and precious stones, formerly de-
posted in the hands of the Shah of Per
STA, is being sent to it's legitimate owner,
the Son of Heaven.
That is why my lord Faruskiar, who
was aware of it in consequence of his
position as general manager of the COM
pany, had Joined the train at Douchak
80 as to accompany the treasure to its
destination. That is why he and Ghangir
and the three other Mongols-had so
carefully watched this precious van, and
why they had shown themselves so anx-
ious when it had been left behind by the
breakage of the coupling, and why they
were SO eager for its recovery.
That is also why detachment of Chi
nese soldiers has taken over the van at
Kachgar, in relief of the Persians. That
Is why Pan Chao never heard of Yen
Lou, nor of any exalted parsonage of that
name existing in the Celestial Empire!
We started to time, and, as may be
supposed, our travelling companions
could talk of nothing else but the mill.
ions which were enough to enrich every
one in the train.
''This pretended mortuary van has al
ways been suspicious to me-" said Major
Noltitz. 'sAnd that was why I ques
toned Pan Chao regarding the dead
mandarin"
81 remember" I said; "and I coult
not quite understand the motive of you
question. It is certain now that we hav,
got a treasure in tow"
"And l add" said the ma jor, 'that tn,
Chinese government has done wisely il
sending an escort of twenty well armet
men. From Kothan to Ian Tcheou tn,
trains will have two thousand kilometer
to traverse through the desert, and tn
safety of the line is not as great as
might be across the Gobi."
"All the more so, major, as the re
doubtabIe Ki-Tsang has been reporte,
In the northern provinces"
"Quite so, and a haul of fifteen mill
IONS Is worth having by bandit chief.
@But how could the chief be informe,
of the treasure being sentT'
That sort Of people always know
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1905-06-30
RUG MADE OF HUMAN scALPs.

Seventy seven Lives the Cost Of One
Possessed by Iowa Indian.
A rug which took seventy seven
lives in the making is owned by an
Iowa Indian living in Stroud, o. T.,
old and consists of seventy seven
scalps torn from the heads Of as many
human beings. The rug, which is
barely five feet square, is of many
hues, for the scalps are red, gray,
black, white, brown and auburn.
They belonged to peaceful people, too,
and are said to have been taken by
special command of the Great Spirit
from the finest specimens of men, wo-
men and children belonging to the
white, red and negro races.
AS soon as the scalps were secured
they were sewn together and the rug
was from that time regarded as the
remedy for all trouble. When an In
dian was taken sick he was laid on
this rug and If he did not recover his
spirit was assured Of a pleasant jour
ney to the happy hunting ground.
This remarkable creation can be
seen only once year.
At the annual wild-onion feast,
which comes on April 1, the Iowa In
dians make the rug play an import.
| ant part. The onion is freely used
| the Indians saturating themselves
from head to foot with the juice. This
was their successful way of driving
away the evil spirits.
A prayer rug belonging to the shah
of Persia is another valuable mat
| Though barely two feet square, its
design is most elaborate. 1t is work
ed throughout in precious stones and
the effect is dazzling. The ground is
| formed of rose diamonds and in the
center is large bird, whose neck Il
made of amethysts and its body Of
rubies. The vines, which form a net
work, through which the bird ma.
be seen as through cage, are made
of emeralds, while the bands which
connect the stones are Of seed pearl
The floral emblem Of Persia is WORKED
out in blue, yellow and pink stones
this design being known as the Min;
Khani design.
1t is difficult to determine even tn,
approximate value of this small rug
but it has been estimated that If i
were sold the proceeds placed at pc
cent interest would bring in an incom
of at least $25O,OOO per annum.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1905-06-30
Old Glory's Birthday.


Hark! the boys are coming!
A-rat-a-tat tat-a -tat-tat!
The drummers are bravely drumming,
A-rat-a-tat-tat-a -tat-tatl
While over their heads, go where they may,
VIII ever Old Glory GO
A-rat-a-tat-tat-a -tat-tatl
A-rat-a- tat tat -tat-tati
And over their heads go where they may,
VIII ever Old Glory go.
Listen! the drums are nearing,
A-rat-a-tat-tat-a-t -tat-tatl
And wilder the boys are cheering,
A-rat-a-tat-tat-a -tat-tat!
So fll your pockets with crackers,
Bring out horn and gun,
And join In the shouting chorus;
Add to the noise and the funi
A-rat-a-tat-tat.a -tat-tatl
A-rat-a-tat-tat-a-tat-ta
Come, Join In the shouting chorus,
Add to the noise and fun.
IT'S the same, sweet, old, old story,
A-rat-a-tat-tat-a-tat-ta
OF the birthday of Old Glory,
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
And hundred years in passing,
Since the fathers fought and bled,
Have made more precious the starry Shzn
That tyranny Is dead.
A-rat-a-tat-tat-a-tat-tatl
Acknowledgements
Have made more precious the starry sign
That tyranny Is dead.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1905-06-30
About the Size of n.

"Say, paw" queried little Johnny
Bumpernickle, what does a paper
mean when it says that further COM
ment Is Unnecessary
''It usually MEANS" my son, that
the writer doesn't know what else to
say" answered the old gentleman.
The daily silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1903-1907, 1905-05-25
NOTICE TO

Notice is hereby given to the taxpayers
of Humboldt county State of Nevada,
that the second insta!lment of State
county and city taxes for the year 1866
are now due and payable under the law
for pavment of the same, at the office OF
the County Treasurer, in the court house
in winnemucca, Nevada.
Taxes will be delinquent after Monday
June 5, 1905. after which date ten per cen
will be added, and the collection OF the
same enforced according to law.
F.. G.. HOENSTINE,
ounty Treasurer and ex-officio Tax Re
ceiver of Humboldt County, state OF
Nevada. o-AS-ti
The daily silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1903-1907, 1905-05-25
WILL GO TO
$3.50

Mrs. Kate Upper Galpin of Los An
geles will leave some time in June or a
tour of the continent. Mrs. Galpin was
formerly at the head of the Normal de
partment of the Nevada State University
and will chaperone a party of young
Fulton, daughter of r.. l.. Fulton OF
Reno will make one of the party. ine
know. edge of the great big world that
young people who accompany her will be
invaluab Q to them in after life.
The daily silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1903-1907, 1905-05-25
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

In the Fifth Judicial District Court {
the State Of Nevada. In and for tt
County of Humboldt. In the matter OF
he Estate of Emilio Quilici, deceased.
Notice is hereby given that the under
signed has been duly appointed and quail
led by the said Fifth judicial District
court of the State of Nevada, in and for
aid County of Humboldt. as the admin
i~strator of the Estate of Emilio Quilici.
ate of said county. deceased. All cred
tors having claims against said estate
are required to file the same with proper
youchers. and statutory afidavits attach
I'd. with the Clerk of said Court. within
'orty days of the first publication Of this
notice. Said administrator was SO ap-
pointed and duly qualified as such on the
4th day of April, A. D. 1905.
CHRIS WOLF,
Administrator Of said Estate.
Dated April oath, 1905. 4-24-5-24
The daily silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1903-1907, 1905-05-25
CLEARED FOR ACTION.

When a body is cleared COR action,
by DR.. Kings New Life Pills, you can
tell IL by the bloom of health ON the
cheeks. the brightness of the eyes; the
buoyancy of the mind. Try them al
Brown Bros. drug store.
Sick headache results from a disorder
ed stomache and is quickly cured by
Chamberlin's Stomache and Liver Tab
let's. For sale by Brown Bros.
The daily silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1903-1907, 1905-05-25
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

In the Fifth judicial District Court OF
the State of Nevada, in and for The
County Of Humboldt. In the matter OF
the Estate VI Frank Dorman, deceased
Notice is hereby given that the under
slgned has been duiy appointed and qua
flied by the said Fifth judicial Distric
Court of the State of Nevada, in and for
the county of Humboldt. as the admin
istrator of the Estate of Frank Dorman
late of said county, deceased. All cred
itors having claims against said estate
are required to file the same with proper
Vouchers, and statutory affidavits at
tached, with the Clerk of said Court,
within three months of the first publica
ton of this notice. Said administrator
was so appointed and July qualified as
such on the nth day of May, A. -. 1905,
CHRIS WOLF,
Said Administrator and Public Admins
traitor of said County. 5-lS-6-tS
The daily silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1903-1907, 1905-05-25
TROUBLES.

Mayor O'Coner of Reno nominated 5.
Epson for the position of Chief of Po-
lice of the city, but Epson was turned
down by three of the Council. Inc May
or then nominated Charles Higley and
Hig ey was in turn voted down. H1g
lev had the support of two out of five.
The office of City Engineer is still being
filed by Mr.. Stewart, as the Council
can't agree on his successor.
The daily silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1903-1907, 1905-05-25
DECORATION DAY FLOWERS.

Send orders early so we can fill prompt
ly and In hrst-class condition from oui
fine, large assortment. for decorating
graves. Boxes of flowers from 25c up
Foral designs from 81 up. We prepay
express charges ON designs costing more
than So. Large STOCK of Cemetery Vases
is and 25c each. All orders guaranteed te
be packed in frst-class shape and come
in good condition. Our nursery comprises
five acres of choicest flowers.
NAVLET BROS,
Leading Florists, $40 x ST.,
5-1s-sO Sacramento, Calf
The daily silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1903-1907, 1905-05-25

Che of the greatest blessings a man
can wish for is a good reliable set o
bowels. If you are not the happy possess
or of such an outfit you can greatly i'm
prove the efficiency of those you hav'
by the judicious use OF Chamberlin'
stomache n Live. Tablets. They al
pleasant to taxi n agreeable in effec
For sale by Brown Bros.
The daily silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1903-1907, 1905-05-25
NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that neither
hunting nor fishing is allowed on lie
6e a owned " Miller e. Lux below the
bridge. Trespassers on those premises
and persons destroying property will oe
prosecuted. J. GlLCHRlST.
1868
The daily silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1903-1907, 1905-05-25
RAILROAD MEN At WAR.

A row occurred at Mound House the
other day between a freight brakeman
and the conductor on the Carson and
attempting to stab the conductor. BY
flanders interferred and prevented a
probabe murder. Sheriff Randall ard
Deputy Ambrose arrested the Anife vile d.
er and he was taken to Dayton ana
charged with assault with intent to kill.
The daily silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1903-1907, 1905-05-25
SHINE EN- UP

jimmie Stewart at }. A. Robinson's
barber shop. will shine shoes for all
corners. He will call at yot~ residence
and get ladies' shoes to polish and deliv-
err them made new"
The daily silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1903-1907, 1905-05-25
AGAIN SHOWED Under

The Carson and Colorado is again
swamped by freight for the south. -Four
hundred cars are waiting on the sidings
at Truckee, Verdi, Reno and Sparks to
be hauled.
The daily silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1903-1907, 1905-05-25
LOCATED IN

Ex-United tates VIM. NJ. Stewart has
bought a .ot in Bu.lfrog, for whsch NJ
paid 81, 500, and will erect thereon an
office building and enter upon the prac-
tiee of the law in that section. He has
a carload Of books and other persona
effects en- route to the new camp.
The daily silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1903-1907, 1905-05-25
WILL KEEP OPEN.

The George Berk Meat Market will
keep open Sundays Unit further notice
until IL o'clock Sundays. Act and gov
ern yourselves accordingly. 5-24-27
The daily silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1903-1907, 1905-05-25

e. Reinhart & Co. received by express
from New York II Silk Shirt Waist Su,ts,
every one different in style and color.
Visit the store and make a selection
while the stock is complete. 4-2s-tf
The daily silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1903-1907, 1905-05-25
S.i6.tf
BOWERS MANSION.

The historic old Bowers mansion, a
favorite picnic ground for tho Poop e of
Western Nevada. situated IN Washoe val
ley, will be run as a resort by Sim. Will
Jams and A.. Bergman, two poplar
young Reno men, during the absence OF
picnic season wi soon open and the sea
son will b. lively during the summer
months.
The daily silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1903-1907, 1905-05-25

You will find the largest stock Of toilet
soaps and perfumery In town at Br "
Il. Cs.' drug store. s.6-tf
The daily silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1903-1907, 1905-05-25

Eastman's Films and Papers and pheto
Kodaks at Brown Bros drug store.
The daily silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1903-1907, 1905-05-25
DAILY WEATHER REPORT

United States Department of Agricu ture
Winnemucca, New, May "a, 1905.
Asean barometer ..29.S2 inches
Maximum temperature .........H degrees
Minimum temperature ......-...S5 degrees
Mean temperature ...............56 degrees
Normal temperature .............5I degrees
Prevailing wind direction .............SW
Precipitation
Minimum temp. May 5...........4 40 degrees
j. C. HAYDEN.
Tonight cloudy; Friday cloudy.
McADIE.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1905-09-14

To the HnnorableThomas Hawlcy.
Judge of the District Court of the
United States. for the District of Ne
vada: w. B. Yiyrick, bankrup, Ct
Churchill county. Nevada. in said dis
trict, respectfully represents that on
the 18th day of June. 1904. he was
duly adjudged a bankrupt under the
acts of Congress relating to bank
ruptcy; that he has duly surrendered
all his property, and has fully com.
piled with all the requirements Of said
acts and Of the orders Of the court
touching his bankruptcy. Wherefore
he prays that he may be decreed py
the court to have a full discharge
from all debts provable against his es
tate under said bankrupt acts. except
such debts as are excepted by Law
from such discharge.
Dated July sixth, 1905.
w. B. WIYRICK, Bankrupt.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1905-09-14
Notice..


Notice is hereby given that the Az
SCISSOR has this day delivered to the
undersigned the assessment roll for
the current fical year, together with
the map book and the original lists
of property and that the Board Of
County Commissioners will meet as a
Board of Equalization at the County
Clerks Office, Monday Sept. 18th in
slant at 10 o'clock a. M, and con-
tinue in session from time to time.
as provided by law, until the busi-
ness of equalization is disposed of
H. B. Van Etten,
Clerk of the Board Of County Com.
missioners.
Dated Sept. IL, 1905.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1905-09-14
Order of Notice Thereon.

On this 10th day of July, 1905, u
reading the foregoing petition, it Is
ordered by the court that hearing be
had upon the same Oh the 22d day OF
July. 1905, before said Court at Car
son City, Nevada, in said district. at
10 o'clock in the forenoon, and that
notice thereof be published in the
Morning Appeal" newspaper print
ed in said district, and that all known
creditors and other persons in IN
terest may appear at said time and
place, and show cause. If any.
they have, why the prayer of said
petitioner should not be granted.
Witness the Honorable Thomas P.
Hawley, Judge of said court, and the
seal thereof, at Carson City, Nevada,
in said district, on the 10th day Of
July, 1905.
(SEAL) T. j. Edwards, Clerk.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1905-09-14
BUSINESS MEMS EXCURSION TO
TONOPAH.

BUSINESS MEMS EXCURSION TO
ToNoPAH.
Special low round trip rate via the
Southern Pacific less than the one
way fare
SPECIAL TRAIN.
The Southern Pacific Co. announce
that they will run Business Mems Elk
cursion from Reno to Tonopah on
September 14th at a round trip rae
of SIS.
Special train, including composite
car, and fully equipped diner, will!
leave Reno at a. m. Thursday, Sept.
IA reaching Tonopah same evening.
Returning, train will leave Tonopah
Saturday evening, reaching Reno Sun
day morning. The business men of
Reno and adjacent towns should not
fail to embrace this opportunity to
visit the greatest mining district IL
the world. For further information
apply to A. H. Rising,
Acting District Passenger Agent,
Reno. Nevada.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1905-09-14
a SENTENCE OF VALUE.

The Michigan state prison is ap.
parently an institution in which men,
or at least some men, are really re-
formed. A story is going the rounds
about the recent discharge Of George
Hardy, sent to the penitentiary TWEEN
ty-eight years ago to serve life
sentence for murder. He was paroled
the other day and as he walked out
of the place where he had spent the
best years of his life. he was quoted
as saying:
81 came here an ignorant man; I
leave here an expert electrical engl-
neer. The time l have spent here
has not been lost to me. have
learned good many moral lessons
from the things that have come under
my observation here, and / believe
I am in every way better man than
the George Hardy who came here
twenty-eight years ago."
Hardy, says a dispatch is now fifty
years old. For a number of years
he has been in charge of the engines
at the penitentiary. His fame as an
engineer has passed beyond the walls
of the prison, beyond even the limits
of his state, for he was offered on his
release a position as electrical engi-
neer at salary of $4,000 annually in
a neighboring state. The offer he
cannot accept, however, as his parole
does not permit him to leave Michi-
gan.
The case of Hardy will attract con-
siderable attention because of the
fact that it is most unusual. 1t IS
rarely that man is willing to go on
record as saying that the most profit
able years of his life were the years
he spent behind prison bars. Nor
is it often that penal institution
can turn out man as thoroughly re-
formed as Hardy seems to be.
Yet the object of all penal insti.
tutions is to make men better as well
as to protect society from criminals
The first purpose of punishment
whether administered to child or al
adult, is to improve the individual
to make a good citizen out of bad
citizen. In many cases, perhaps il
the most it is impossible to work q
real reformation. Occasionally
though there comes along an tn
stance like this and it makes us be
lieve that the efforts of enlightene.
men and women in the line of reforr
are not entirely in vain.
The average prison stills turns OH
more experts in crime than expert
in useful lines of endeavor, but ther
is improvement all the time.
IIIIIINlIlllII
The output of the Cripple Gre 81
mines during August was 81 1928, 45(
The average value of the ore smete,
was $50 per ton, while the millir:
ore ged in value from So to So
per ton.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1905-09-14

The output of the Cripple Gre elk
mines during August was $1,92S, 450.
The average value of the ore smelted
was $50 per ton, while the milling
ore averaged in value from So to s333
per ton.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1905-09-14
The State Bank s. Trust &C
Carson City, Nevada.
CAPITAL fully PAID UP 100000

Agency at 1onopah, Nevada,
Branch at Goldield Nevada
ss#
Hickey Meyers Bender
ard s. l. Lee Wilson Broughe, w.
+ B. Hickey. PRESIDENT;
G. W. Richard
D. vanderIeth Assistant Cashier
DEPOSIT DEPARTMENT.
OVER ONE HUNDRED DEPOSIT 51xEs pise
the Bank They modern
BURGLAR
receptacle for vauah
terms prices from e according
furnished
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1905-09-14

Hubicon Springs one of the most
celebrated resorts of the high Sierras
Eas opened for the season. The
Springs are known the West over for
their curative powers.
Mrs. Clark, who managed the
Springs last season will be in charge
again this year. Comfortable quarters
splendid table and general comforts
afforded guests. Good fishing ami
hunting at and near the Springs.
Mrs. Clark, Rubicon Springs, Cal
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1905-09-14
Cattle and Horses.

The City Marshal gives warning
that all loose stock found en- the
streets from this time ON will be en-
pounded. A strict attention to this
parties owning stock will take warn
city ordinance will be enfort,d and
ing. Empounding fines will be impos-
ed in every case.
VIM Kinney,
Marshal.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1905-09-14
Notice to Hunters.

Notice is hereby given that anv
person found hunting without a permit
on the premises owned by Theodo e
Winters, will be prosecuted. A lin
tied number of permits will be sold
at S. for the season or so cents for
one day.
A. C. WINTERS.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1905-09-14
Certificate Of Partnership

OertIHCdte OF partnership
day of january, 1905, entered into a
partnership for the purpose of con-
Quoting a general merchandise bust
ness in the City of Carson, County
Of Ormsby, State Of Nevada, to be
known and designated as the Meyers
Mercantile Company, Signed,
H. B. VAN ETTEN, Carson City, New.
A. G. Meyers. Carson City, New.
J. H. WOOD, Carson City, New.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1905-09-14
Notice..

All persons are forbidden to fish in
feeder to same. We have placed a
Waterman at this reservoir and all
persons caught trespassing or ishiag
cuted.
Virginia & GorA Hill Water Co.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1905-09-14

IN the district Court Of United States
for the District Of Nevada.
In the matter Of w B. Wiyriois,
Bankrupt.
Bankrupt's Petition for Discharge.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1905-09-14
Dog Tax.

The time is due for collection Of
.og tax and the license collector is
ready to receive the same and issue
tags. All parties having dogs viii
call at the Marshals Office and secure
the necessary tags.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1905-03-23

When a dog was unlawfully killed in
countries differing so widely as Ger
many and Arabia the owner OF the ami
NAL used to be Unidentified in the fol-
lowing manner: The dog was hung up
by the tail. with the point Of its muzzle
touching the ground, and the man who
had committed the offenSe was obliged
to pour over it corn Or flour until the
carcass was completely hidden by the
heap. This heap then became the prop
erty of the man who owned the dog.
In Syria there was a specially curl
GUS variation, for if 1t were street
dog that was killed the flour was made
into bread and given to its fellows.
No doubt this arose from the value at
tached in those old parts to street dogs
as scavengers. By the old Welsh laws
of Howell the damages for killing an
animal belonging TO another We're as
sessed in the same odd manner.