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The daily silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1903-1907, 1905-05-31

although the house has As rooms Mr..
Alexander informed me that every bed
was frequently occupied.
WILLOW CREEK MINING DISTRICT
is situated in northern Humboldt county,
on the western s.ope of the Cottonwood
range of mountains. between Quin River
valley and Paradise valley and extends
from Rebel creek on the south to Buc-A-
skin mountain on the north. This d s
tr.ct is one of the best watered anu tim
bered in the State. Rebel creek, the
south boundary of the district, is large
creek, amply sufficient to generate eec
tric power to run large plant. Willow
creek, four miles north of Rebel creek.
s also quite a large stream. seven
miles north of Willow creek is Flat creek.
one of the largest streams in the dis
| lrict Other small asks are situated
between Fiat creek and Buckskin noun
| tain. The Cottonwood range is the high
est in the northern portion of the county
| Santa Rosa peak attans the highest a :
| titude. reaching an elevation of 11000
feet This immense mountain is at the
mead of Rebel creek. Mt. Hami ton. at
! he head OF Willow and Fat creeks, l.
| second in height attaining an elevation
| Of 1850 feet. These two mountains are
granite. but Buckskin mountain. 1000
| ,eet high, is an intrusive porphyry. The
edges in this district all seem to disap-
9ear under Buckskin mountain. Very
rich silver ore was discovered four miles
iouth of Buckskin mountain in the early
days of prospecting in this district, ana
was sorted and hauled to Paradise and
reated there, yielding net profit Of
over $500 per ton. The ledge has never
been discovered. although considerable
work has been done to find it.
The next claim south is the old Wild
Deer, known now as the North Star.
This claim has more development work
done on it than any other claim in tn
district except the Ohio.
An incline has been sunk on the ledge
10 the depth of 165 feet. On the north
hillside two tunnels have been driven on
the vein. No. / tunnel. nearly 400 feS t
| in length, intersects the incline at q depth
+ S5 feet and has been driven south from
incline 100 feet. No. tunnel is 200 feet
ong. Forty feet from the face an up
raise was made to No. l tunnel Other
upraises and wines have been run and
all show ore. In all about 1900 feet OF
development work has been done and
quite large dump Of ore has been taken
from the mine. This mine was worke d
twenty years ago and considerable ore
was packed and treated in a fve-stamp
The daily silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1903-1907, 1905-05-31
CARD OF THANKS.

The committee who had charge of the
Decoration Day exercises In Winnemuc-
ca desire to return their thanks to all
who so kindly assisted in making the
day what 1t should be. Especially do
they desire to thank HiiPs band, Judge
G. e. Robins. Rev. Mr. Smith, George
.Nease and the Silver State for doing the
advertising. The committee fee deeply
grateful to ALL One day set aside for
rememberingg the Old guard of the COS
is an occasion that the boys who are left
appreciate. for their day will soon come
ard for them to know that Their graves
<Asil be kept fresh in the minds of the
people is happy thought.
The daily silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1903-1907, 1905-05-31
DIED IN UKIAH.

Nathaniel Waltrip. who was a pioneer
of Winnemucca and Paradise and lived
in these parts thirty years ago, where he
was known as Horace Gree'ey." died
at Ukah, Cal. on May 23rd. He was a
native of Missouri and born in 1886. He
was a friend Of the late Colonel j. A.
Hardin and worked on the Hardin Quin
River ranch one year and also on the
Oregon ranch another year.
The daily silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1903-1907, 1905-05-31
willow Creek station, kept by

MIR. AND MRS. H. II. McCOLLEY,
is truly an oasis 1t is situated on the
creek that bears its name. quite lite
stream, and one of the pleasantest
stopping PAGES on the road. The bui d.
ings are situated in grove Of trees and
below the house is a small piece of alfal-
ia. II. H. McColley was away from
home, but his good wife and litt e grand
son-Herad Nixon Coulter, the little SON
of w. l.. Coulter, who died r. Gently In
Tonopah, and r. McClaron were there to
greet us. Mr.. McColley puts up many
trave ers and Willow Creek station is one
OF the popular stopping places on the
.oad in northern Humboldt. The station
has an orchard of about 200 fruit trees
of all kinds.
William Stone owns small pace one
mi from McColley's VIII ow Greek sta
ton, up Willow Creek canyon. He grows
some alfalfa and has several acres plant
Il to potatoes. He also runs few cat
tie.
Manuel +. Echave has a lite ranch a
title further up the creek. He makes it
a home and supply point for his sheep
camps on the range. Last fall he turned
off quite a bunch of mutton.
Charles Young has an s0-acre possess
sorry claim at the forks Of Willow Creek
canyon. He has set out young orchard
nd is max ng for himself home out of
title. Wi low Cree'S canyon had quite a
lively mining boom a good many years
go and may yet turn out to be a rich
mining section.
Peter Roberti has 160-acre possessory
at the mouth of Eagle canyon. about a
mile south of Willow creek. He has
thrifty little orchard and puts up some
hay.
THE ANDONA HOUSE,
ten miles south of the F.. p. Snapp
ranch, Is the property of A. Pasquale of
leased for term of five years to Glib.
Alexander with the ranch. which COM
prises 100 acis s, seeded to afalfa, e Of
which were seeded this spring. The house
is one of the best constructed / have
seen. The house has As bedrooms and Is
liked up to keep any number of travellers
that come along. The ranch IS irrigated
from the waters of Castle Doan creek.
II produced last year 275 tons of hay
from the rs acres. There are $50 fruit
water for all purposes, Notwithstanding
The dry year. The Andona house is a
popular stopping place for travellers and
The daily silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1903-1907, 1905-05-31
UP-To-DATE STATIONERY.
II you want to see something new
the stationery line call at Brown BIS
drug store. o-iI u.
THE WESTERN PACIFIC.

1t is now said that actual construction
work will begin on the Western Pacinc
in June from Salt Lake west and from
Winnemucca both east and west and be-
tween Oreville ard Beckwith Pass. II
true. this is certainly good news.
The daily silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1903-1907, 1905-05-31

Why cant the Winnemucca business
men form chamber of commerce and
have some place wh-re peope of the
county can send samples Of produce and
mics. 1t wou d be 10 their interest, as
Winnemucca is the distributing point
for the county and their trouble would
doubtless be more than repaid by the in
crease in business. due to interesting out
siders in the county.
STONE HATCHET.
The daily silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1903-1907, 1905-05-31
MARRIED AT CARSON.

Charles f. Riley. formerly of Paradise
prison at Carson, was married Sunday
last to Miss Zoe Cohn of that city. Mr.
Riley and bride came up from Carson on
disc home of his father, Hon. B. f..
Riley. to spend his honeymoon. Lou 8
p. Riey a brother of the groom. came
down to meet them and drove them to
Paradise.
The daily silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1903-1907, 1905-05-31

Those Fine Silk Suits at e. Reinhart &
Co.'S have been reduced-s25 Suits now
SIS. SO; $40 Suits now $14.90. 5-a-tf
The daily silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1903-1907, 1905-05-31
ON TIME.

Trains and are on tine this evening
and coming In one section.
The daily silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1903-1907, 1905-05-31

r. Reinhart & Co. received car oad OF
grain. +. N. Muller received car OF
coal.
The daily silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1903-1907, 1905-05-31

- Reduction on all Summer goods at f.
Renhart q Co.'S. Watch for prices In
regular advertisement. 5-22-tf
The daily silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1903-1907, 1905-05-31

Don't forget the Won't Tell Ems Cub
party Friday night 5-3l-6-2
The daily silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1903-1907, 1905-05-31

Reduction on al Summer goods at T..
Reinhart & Co.'s. Watch for prices In
regular advertisement. 6-22-f
The daily silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1903-1907, 1905-05-31

New high grade candies-best in town
at Diehls. 5-zO-tf
The daily silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1903-1907, 1905-05-31

Don't forget the Won't Tell Ems Club
party Friday night. 5-3l-6-2
Omaha daily bee., 1905-06-25

octopus. In an instant he appreciated what
a power such a woman could he in such a
place. II she was as bad as she was beauti-
full crime could have no bounds for her
Her eyes met his, diated. and quickly
contracted into an expression of thought.
fulness and her lips curved slightly Again
their eyes met-hls in a cold calculating
kind Of way; hers half p.ayfully half ad-
mlrngly
IL believe you are the Oclopus?' he said
quietly raising his hat is he stepped towards
her.
- believe you are the new judge9" she re-
spondsd. And before he could reply she
added: II don't think you'll like Long
Vile"
He was about to reply when he realized
how closely the men were watching him.
In a quick undertone he asked her her real
name.
Nina Braine," she said hesitatlngly
He turned around and held his glass aloft.
Boys" he said, with quick glance
around him. here's health to Miss Braine go
Not a man stirred or spoke; not glass or
mug went up. And Mr. Henson was right in
guessing that to him, not to the woman, was
the insult shown. But 1t had showed him the
attitude he might expect In the men, and to
learn that had been the motive Of the toast
1t was war, Without changing his express
sion he turned his back upon the men, and
resumed his conversation with the Octopus.
Presently a tail man, with a rough voice
and evil face, forced his way up to Mr., Hen
son, and, with bow of mock respect, said:
Mister Judge, l has the honor to introduce
to YOU myself-the worst bad man in Long
Vile"
" In that case" replied Mr.. Henson quiet.
lv. looking the man over, " We shall probably
meet again in another place where 1t will
not be necessary for you to introduce your
self"
The man shufled back into the crowd
You gave him the right answer the
Octopus whispered to Mr.. Henson. Now
go"
He realized that the advice was sound hn
ished his drink. and stepped out into the read.
In three weeks Mr.. Henson established him
self firmly in LongviIle. and in the bitter
hatred Of all who commi; ted crimes ha-
bituallv or incidentally. which practically
embraced the entire pc Cpulation of the dis
trict Officially and privately, the new Judge
had made enemies by the score. His worst
official crime was his act Cf fores,alng the
" boys In a lynching aftalr
Privately Mr. Henson had given the Ut
most offeIse by beiug responsible for great
change which had come over the Octopus
Omaha daily bee., 1905-06-25
BY TRANBY ELLIS.

led him from the room. They passed down
a passage, out Of the open door where a
horse stood
Don't go around for your own take this
she whispered. I'm ride behind an direct
you! Quick! quick"
She threw herself behind him with his
help and the horse started off at gallop.
As they turned from the almost barren Hat
into the track through the wood a shot rang
out. then another and another
The judge thought he heard the woman
groan.
Are you hlt?" he cried,
don't think so. Go on! Go ont"
They rode on for some miles.
SOP an l must get down. said the
woman.
You cant go back" he replied in surprise
90 yes, ! can' she said feebly. They
would not hurt the Octopus, l must get
down"
He pulled up and helped her to alight
You're tired" he said, noticing she Stun
bled a little. You must take the horse.
Besides. It is not mine"
." give it to you, Judge" she responded in
a weak voice. must not waste time. Ride
over the hill, an you will reach Tomstown,
an there you'n be safe. Say you thank me
in your heart"
She leaned up against the horse and looked
up into the mans face.
Indeed In my heart l thank you" he said,
holding out his hand,
She took T. between the palms Of her own
Then say Nina again" she whis-
pered intensely.
" Nina-NIna, my real friend forgive my
doubling YOU" he said, earnestly
What Is your name judge2'
Robert Nina"
Robert! Robert!" she muttered. Ride
on sir"
She turned away, and In moment was lost
In the deep shadows
She heard the horse break into 4 canter
and quicken into a gallop. Then all was si-
lent but for the sound Of her stumbling feet
For long time she labored along The lonely
track, muttering now and then, and moaning
frequently. Her weakness and pain were
growing on her. She put her hands behind
her back and felt the pain.
His wound" she muttered Robort!"
she whispered, after a pause
She let herself sink down to rest. She
would feel better, stronger and less faint for
the rest, she thought. She threw her head
back uIou the guaTied trunk, and fixed her
CLASSY eyes upon "A corner Of tho moon which
pcepCd between the branches Of the trees.
And her ey, lids olosd over that weakening
gaze as her life's blood obbed away
Omaha daily bee., 1905-06-25

nay be against you
why? What have done to make myself
40 dlslikcd?"
You stopped the fight, sir" said the
woman. earnestly. You interfered with
the gambling at the Star; you fined Bill
Evans, and"
Yes" he replied smiling. " But surely
that is no, al?' He paused ard looked
sternly into her beautiful face. ITO tel you
the truth Miss Brane there is no one in
Longville whom ] mlstrust more than l d.
YOU / should not have half the enemies
/ have. nor half the trouble if you were not
here"
have rlsked more than you can ever
guess to warn YOU" she said, sadly. "Ahd
are you mad" she added passionately " to
mistrust me?'
Very well | will be on my guard and IL
I encounter danger | will thank you in my
heart"
Nevertheless he kept his eyes open and his
ears pricked until he reached his house, and,
enCounterinE no one, his suspicion of the
woman increased. However even she had
slipped his mind before he put aside his book
and went to bed. About midri ght he awoke,
found a hand upon his mouth, and saw the
figure Of a mau
Quick Up an dress an be quet!' whis-
pored the man In a soft, almost tender voice
lie sprunE from the bed. He had been
sleeping ir his ,lothes-a habit h, had ac-
quired since he learned how deep was the
local prejudice against him. lie seized IN,
man by The thruat ana uc gaspod a. his arms
fell Imply to his siuos again for it was the
soft, supple throat Of woman he had
crushed In his grasp
" ris me, siri"
" Nna!' he cried
" All, then you think Of me as Nina eh?
The Octopus? Then l am happy" Her tone
was a caress. You must be quick! Find
your horse, and get away by the Silver pass
Why?' he asked sternly, the old sus-
picion in lis mind again.
Because you are In danger. l went tc
warn you tonight because feared your life
was in peril. / come to save you because
know you are in peril. o, Judge don't hest
tate an doubt me! Nina, the woman-Nina
who would live and die for you, implores you
10 believe her!"
There VS. such an honest ring in her voice
that he believed her,
Wha' is this Danger b, inquired
Ny ucavers." sic moaued. pointing
throurl The window. its there!
Srarg, forms wsr, hurryne from bush
o. husl iu ,h, garden Without forms Of
cr ucLiug men
Tie woman took the judges hand and
Omaha daily bee., 1905-06-25

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Omaha daily bee., 1905-06-25

assured 10, his discovery by the lad that some
one had gained her affections and ugH; usurr his place.
and the terrible he had taken TO prevent her doser
uon OF him. .....,.
young master be- crazcd IL he sees you I'll carry
her in and my wife will see to her"
snail 80 for the doctor at once, said Hope with
stern decision you had better put that lad under
lock and key lie should not be at large
vaultug the fence he ran at fun speed toward.
HraNou seemed to him eternity before he reached
the finding Gcorey broke his terrible news then
the time flashed by they rode FUN speed first to the
doctors and on to Riddle Mount The house closed
and barred and time nouc' was taken OF their
camor but finally the old man cautiously un
locked and admitted tho doctor alone.
hours OF suspense and. at last near even
tide. the doctor out to them.
"Thcro Is little hope" he said; she is badly hurt
poor girl taken the liberty" he added srinly Of
putting her brother under restraint H' rs an m'G'e' OF
and II mistaken kindness on their part Keeping
him with afraid she will not last over the night
It was not doctor had returned to take his
place her side again and made signal to them that she
s lived that Hope induced Gcoorcy al last to 80 back to
the hotel for and food Two hours later as they started
Riddle Mount they met the doctor on the out
skirts OF the village
Il am called to another case" he snid obliged
to leave her but she was quite unconscious do not think
there VIII any change for hours and fear that
there is not mach chance Of recovery
They rode absolute silence GeonroN's gray, set
the iron had entered into his soul When
they reached the house they were surprised to hnd that
the door yielded to their touch and ra no one opposed
their dcathly stiffness rrEu"o I'm the passages
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Omaha daily bee., 1905-06-25

practice. was not to be seen.
Not feeling the least fear she alighted. As
she stopped al the curb.to get better hold
on her dress, figure emerged from the shad-
ow and caught her by the throat, then
suddenly released her.
She fell in a heap, half fainting a cruel
mouth with a scar In the corner, being i'm
pressed upon her consciousness. Then she
allowed herself to be lifted by some one who,
talking to her as soothingly If she were a
child, brushed the snow from her dress.
straightened her hat. fastened her fur collar,
and collected her scattered belongings as
defty as a woman.
It's a beastly shame to have frightened
you SOL" he said as she sobbed once or twice.
There, lean on me! I think you are more
frightened than hurt. Wen walk slowly
until you feel better. Do YOU go straight
ahead9"
She nodded and they started,
You don't remember me do YOU, Miss
Hathaway? I'm Johnnie Kemptor."
Indeed, I do remember you" she said,
Frightening little You were the greatest
little rogue l ever saw! ore cr ny stock
stories is about he white mice you put f. my
desk. Dear me. I was frightened when
opened the drawer and saw them running
arJuud!"
Yes" said he, laughing heartily, "Tr
never forget th' jump you 9rve and the race
you made for the door. But YOU told ne o.
put them in the drawo", you know"
" Yes: but ] never thought they were real
mice. aod when / saw ttem running around
forgot all my newly acquired dignity and
ran"
" And 90 you remember the day got
Omaha daily bee., 1905-06-25
ONGNILLE healthy enough
reckon, If you fights shy of the
Octopus"


Octopus"
S- He was weather tanned Texan
settler Of about five and fifty who
gave this advice. His companion was quite
a young man. in the full strength and glory
cf life.
The TWO men had met on the mail track,
some distance out Of the town, and had
struck up a quiet companionship.
And Of what nature is this dreaded octo-
puS?' the young man inquired.
That amt an easy question to guess"
said the other thoughtfuly. Chaps have
held as how she was an angel, but reckon
lh,yve finally concluded she is Old Nicks
elder sister. They all does She's a niece
Of the boss of the Risin Star, an she's re ok
oned tht handsomest woman that ever come
on, vest
How came she by the nickname DC.
10 gs?"
Because she catches the boys l reckon.
once she gets en- lovin her she laughs at
'em an drives EN- mad. I've known men
quite as good as you blow out their brains
because Of 'er Mayilke you've come out
for pleas ire; II so, Dodge er."
- hay, an appointment in Longvile. Ny
name is Henson
" The Judge? Then you've come TO keep
order. eh?"
" Among other things--yes."
" Then bundle Octopus out Of the town
first and get out home from Longville next.
That's my advice"
Thank y.U,' said Mr.. Henson quietly.
The arrival OF the new Judge in Longville
caused a sensation in the district. Never
had the state authorities So wantonly Of
Tended the Longyil.ians as by this move of
sending down a sp, cal judge, Thus it befell
tha' on the evening Of Mr.. Henson's arrival
in tire town the sal. n was no, only crowded
buj an overflow me- ing was held under the
cN,,nsivt awning that stretched out into
The road from the front of the hotel And
the advent and future OF the new judge was
discussed ana debated in words and tones
th, reverse of polite
The last person to he expected in the midst
Of such social gathering was Mr., Henson,
and. true to tEe axiom. ue made IL his bust
ness to pass that way. lie sat down and
called for a refreshing draft Talk was
stopped instantly and every eye was fixed
upon him. Now. Il chanced that before the
glass had been put into Mr.. Honsou's hands
his yes fen upon the face of youns womGr
VIII came round tie c fntr Of the hotel a.
il intending TO join the throng under tho
awning Instinct told him she vas tn,
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OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES

she said. Don't go back to the town, sir
Ny good gill" exclaimed the judge
" what's on your mind?"
Trouble, she replied. "Trouble for you
and all who love you. can't tell you what,
but don't go back. haven't risktd nothiu
to warn you"
Warn me, eh?" he said, more seriously
Many thanks. Miss Braine but am not
defensel,ss."
But you don't know how many tl,re
Omaha daily bee., 1905-06-25

She was no longer ready to laugh and hrt
with the toughest. or accept each and every
present and compliment Offered her From a
laughing chatterlng nirt, she had changed
into a quiet, sober thoughtful woman
one dark night Judge Henson was walking
on the outskirts of the town when figure
rose up before him He put his hand to his
revolver and strobe towards the figure. II
was the Octopus.
81 guessed you were out this way, sir"
Omaha daily bee., 1905-06-25
GONE TO THE BAD.
SSSSSSSSSSSS
BY MARY WALL.

+ was close upon midnight when
Miss Hathaway, satchel in hand,
stood on the platform and looked
down into the street; but her
brother, wh- was usually there to
escort her home after the concert
Omaha daily bee., 1905-06-25

5 he turned doing this he that was
L,forc him. vino bent the girl, chanting a
strange weird poppes round her head
with fantastic gestures.
It's the young master" muttered the old man. "I
always thought how II would be"
And with his words the whole story seemed to flash
Basils mndthe sCry he heard it afterwards the
trurc~ weak in intellect but dear to the sister to be
away mad. the sister devong her life to HIM and
giving up all that her youth and oveness demanded and
Omaha daily bee., 1905-06-25

HE stood facing the sunset motionl,s.
spiritual figure. In her white dress with a
tan sheaf Of crimson garden poppies at her
side" and In her lifted right hand single
POPPY bloom. held between her eyes and tho
slantng shafts OF light that struck into
them
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