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How An Elephant Lost His Hind Legs
A New Year Story by Maud Walker

For weeks the boys and girls of the lit tie town of Dentonville had been busy rehearslng for New Year entertainment to be given at the Town Hall long and spacious building fitted up with stage and scenery appropriate for the produc- ing of "home talent plays and musicals.
 All the Dentonville parents were look Ing forward to the forthcoming event with great deal of interest and pride, Tor Dentonyllle was farfamed for its talented sons and daughters in musical and histrionic art.
 Howard Mills, Bertha Smith, Tom Ev- erts and May Franklyn were the commit tee In charge of the New Year festivity, and everyone acquainted with the exec utive ability of the four felt esatished that not only would the entertainment prove a success, but that q neat sum would be realized to help along the new city library, the pride of the Dentonville boys and girls, who through their own efforts. had established 1t.
 New Year evening came clear and bright, and long before the time for the doors of the Town Hall to be opened the crowd was gathering about Its pre- tentious portal where two great oil lamps shed fine light on the pavement cleaned of the snow for the occasion. h. deed. the boys taking part in the enter tainment had gathered in the after noon with spades and brooms and had done the cleaning themselves, saying that the expenses attending the enter tainment should be as light as possible, thus swelling the net receipts, which were to go toward developing their pet institution-the public library.
 From the surrounding farms came old folks, young folks and children in wag- ons, cutters and great straw-filled bob sleds to attend the New Year entertain ment. They, with the towns people, filled the hall to it's capaciry, and How ard Mills, his eye at the peephole in the
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who murmured loudly against that strange woman." But, though they called f-r strange woman." Matilda could boast right royal Saxon blood. She was closely related to most of the royal families of Europe, and her maternal grandfather was Robert King of France. Henry. who succeeded Robert to the French throne, was her uncle, being her mothers brother.
 Matilda was born about 1031. She was of most prepossessing appearance, and accounts of her .auty and rare accomp- iishments were widespread. The ambi- tious young Dule William of Normandy. hearing of her charms.s sent deputies to sue for her hand in marriage. Matllda's father, Baldwin. earl of Flanders, gave his ready consent. and the young lady was promised William for ms bride.
 But" says one of the historians of
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steps and about the porch some twenty little boys and girls. Not one face among them was familiar to Bricktop. For a mo- ment he thought there must be some mis. take-that these little ones had come to the wrong house. and was on the point of questioning them when a girl who seemed to be the leader stepped Into the hall- followed by all the others-and, lowing in bashful way to Bricktop. said: 'Is Bettie and Lettie to home. please sir?'
 Here we are." cried Betties voice from the hall above. And down the steps she came, with Lettie following close behind. Invite them Into the parlor, Brick" she said, not waitin- to reach the bottom of the stairs. ''They are sister's and my guests"
 'Oh, sure,' said Bricktop. in his sur prise forgetting to be quite careful of his language. This way. ladies and gentle men," And he very cordially led the own CTS of twenty pairs of shu1iing feet-feet not used to such rich carpets to tre91 upon-into the great double parlors where a dozen brilliant gas jets made twenty pairs of eyes wink and blink.
 Bettie and Lettie were iD tho parlor Immediately, and with the assistance of Bricktop and the, maid were relieving the children of their wraps, which were placed in the library across the hall Then. having heard the arrival of some of the guests, MT. and Mrs. Perkins twho would not start to the party at their friends house till 0 o'eloek), came in to give the young folks welcome.
 You can hardly imagine the surprise f the good couple when their eyes fell on those assembled. for they e-yected to greet the intimate friends of their chi dren. But 1t did not take them long to understand the situation. and aiter shak- ing each little right hand Mir. Perkins said in q most genial tone: Happy and prosperous New Year to each anG all! You are here to have good time; so tr-n loose, my little friends" Mrs. Perkins also made som, gracious remarks that made the little strangers feel quite at ease. Then. going into the hall. she beck
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gaily painted drop curtain, whispered 10 May Eranklyn, who was standing near: Well have about $50 clear to buy books with. They're even standing in the rear of the house."
 "Goodl" said May. But T do hope everything will run smooth. Somehow l feel a bit squeamsh over that first duet which Laura Hill and I are down for. My fingers are all thumbs
 Now, you are getting nervous" de- clared Howard. Its the crowd, I'll bet q doughnut."
 NO, 1t isn't; it's my fingers" laughed May. hurrying to the dressing-room to assist in dressing q lot of fairies that came in chorus during the rendition of pretty little operetta, the second number on the program.
 We'll" said Howard. turning to boy friend who was trying to fix a wig on his round head and who had been crowded out of the boys dressing room, II am bit like May; I feel that some thing Is going to happen-not to Der, but to yours truly. Maybe I'm getting stage fright; though l never was struck with 1t before."
 Gee! you're up in your part as the fairy prince great" declared the boy, still working at the wig, which appeared 10 be stubborn about going on his head. Wish every one knew his lines and kept with the music as well as you do, Howard. You'll carry the thing through all right"
 Tt isn't the operetta I'm thinking about, said Howard. Its that blamed elephant. You know I'm his hind legs"
 Well all you have to do is to follow the front ones.' said the boy. But, .consarn this wig-it won't go on. I'll have to go to the dressing room and find larger one. Bet that Tom Everts has got the wig I onght to have and has 1t on his peanut head this minute" So saying, the vexed fellow hurried to the
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good reason why its young people made such strenuous efforts to please its en- couraging elders
 Several recltatlons and solos followed, all being heartily received and enjoyed. Then was announced by the stage man. ager"-who was none other than Tom Eyerts, quite mature In false mustache and imperlal-that most wonderful spectacle would now be presented in the form of a trained half grown elephant. As the animal had lately and secretly been brought Into pentonville. and was fresh from the jungles of Africa, the fact of It's having learned to perform certain tricks so quickly was not only a guar antee of It's precoeity. but n recommen- dation for its trainer. Master Frank Everts.
 As the manager" withdrew, bowling In response to the applause following his remarks, there walked on the stage from the wings Master Frank Everts, fol- lowed by a mighty beast. Never had the people of Dentonville behed such an elephant before. Ills species never marched in the circus parade. He was q most rare and intelligent four-egger, keeping time to the music of the or chestra.
 Then began waltz, Mfr. Elephant do- Ing It to step, the four feet skipping and sliding merrily, while the trunk was lifted In air as if It's owner were in most hilarious mood But as the music became faster and faster the front feet lost time with the back feet, throwing the owner of the four great extremltles into a panic. In yaln the front paws tried to catch step with the hind ones.
 The confusion of legs and feet became worse and worse, fore and aft, and the trainer, Master Frank, ran about ex- citedly, whipping the front legs and try ing in loud whispers to make them catch the musics time. Then, as if becoming desperate, the elephant swung round, coming nearer and nearer to the foot lights with every rotation of his clumsy body. "Ho, therei" cried Frank, running to warn him of his danger; but the mo- mentum of the four-footer was too great, and he whlrled about, the front feet re- malnlng safe, but sending the hind ones off the stage-right into the faces of the three orchestra members.
 For moment consternatlor was great; the orchestra men jumping to their feet and scranlbling out of the way. People rose in their seats, fearing some serio, s accident; but they sat down immediately
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How to Avoid Having Cold Feet in Winter.

Boys and girls who nre subject to cold feet should try the following suggestion: Immediately on rising in the morning dip the feet first In a bowl of very hot water. in which they must remain about two minutes; then plunge them, above tine knees, into cold water, holding them there q few seconds, say till yoI can count 10. Remove them and dry thor oughly on coarse towel. rubbing till the flesh burns and tinges with blood. Then with the fingers anointed with yaseine rub thoroughly the foot and ankle till the oil has been absorbed by the warm flesh. If this is carried out regularly the feet VIII cease to become cold while ont of doors. and the child will have no desire to thrust them against the stove or grate to warm them at intervals during the day. If plunge of the entire body Into warm water. followed by dash of very cold water. could be taken every morning in winter as well as in summer. 1t would be found very beneficial to the g' -1i
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[By Helena Davis.1

After much persuasion on the part of Bricktop and The Twins their parents consented to allow them to remain up to watch the old year out and the new year in; although Mir. Perkins declared they ha1 better be in bed before the clock struck Q.
 And of course there must be company and refreshments. Brlcktop suggested that he be allowed to invite whom he pleased, promising to not make the list too long, and that The Twins have the same privilege of asking their friends without consulting any one. As Mir. and Mrs. Perkins were invited to attend social function at the house of friend. and would not return home till after the old year was duly dead and buried, the children would play as host and hostesses to their guests without the aid of their elders.
 Refreshments were bountifully provided by Mrs. Perkins, she having an idea of the number of invitations sent out by Bricktop and The Twins, the children had decided to keep the names of the invited a secret from each other and their par ents. Thus 1t was that Bricktop did not know who Lettie and Bettie had
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boys dresslng-room to solve the mys- tery of mixed-up wigs, while Howard, already dressed and powdered for the part of fairy prince. began to examine the stage scenery to see that 1t was set properly.
 At o'clock promptly the curtain went up, showing May Franklyn and Laura Hill seated at the piano. The duet per formed by them was enthusiastically re- eeived and encored. Thus Mays fears about that, part of the program proved groundless. In fact, the young miss had never played with better time and ex- pression, as did Laura also. Their par ents from the middle of the hall smiled proudly, satisfied with their pretty and clever daughters.
 Then came the pretty 3o-minute oper- etta, entitled Tn a Princess Bower" It was sung to time and with fine feel ing, the principals doing full justice to their roles The indulgent audience ap. plauded wildly, and the several prin- cesses and princes, as well as the nymphs and fairies, were called repeatedly before the curtain to respond to vigorous hand. clippings and cheers.
 After the operetta came a humorous dialogue between blackface comedians. setting the house in an uproar of laugh. ter. Their jokes md conundrums were
 " W "i""' anu thelr dHtics seemed to belong to real stage profes- sionals rather than to couple of 15-year- old school boys. The amused audience was slow to let them go, and kept clap ping and calling for more jokes. The pleased performers responded to the fat tering applause with side-splitting 'coon" song and cakewalk. Then, turn Ing handsprings, they left the stage amidst roar of laughter, cheers and clappng of hands and pounding of old gentlemen's canes.
 Dentonville was not chary of its paud- its to It's young people. That was one
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[Note.--A series of brief biographical sketches of the Queens of England will be a feature of this page for sometime to follow.l
 Matilda of Flanders, consort of William the Conqueror, was the first queen of England to receive the full distinction of her exalted position. Prior to Williams coming to the throne the consorts of the kings had been styled "The lady, his com panion." We are told that the Anglo Saxons did not suffer the queen to sit near tho king when in public, being much his inferior" nor was she permitted to be called "regina."
 That William the Conqueror and his consort, Matilda, should break the time honored court customs by calling Matilda regina" much displeased the Saxons,
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New Year With Bricktop and
 The Twins.

asked, and they were in ignorance of his expected guests.
 T think 1t very novel way to give party laughed Bettie. Its a sur prise-and yet 1t isn't a surprise. We each' know of our own invited; but must guess who the others will be. But I'm quite sure l could name Bricks friends that will be here," she went on.
 Yes, there'll be Bert Thomas, Fred Smith, Paul Edwards"
 "Hold," said Bricktop in a grave man. ner Don't count on certain names till you admit their owners on New Years night, for if you do you'll certainly be much surprised at your own mistakes"
 Well, Brick, you'll have to invite or have Invited already, I should say,- your best friends; and I've been naming them, beginning with your chums." de- clared Bettie.
 Wait and see," was all Bricktop would say. Then, whistling gaily, he went out of the house, saying as he clicked the gate behind him that he was off to call on few of his friends whom he had not yet invited.
 "Bricktop has some sort of surprise in store for us, said Lettie shaking her head knowingly. Now. what do you suppose 1t 1si'
 Haven't the slightest inkling," de-
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oned to Bettie, who followed her. "Bless you, children, for this" she said, tears In her dear, motherly eyes. How consider ate you are to have these dear little souls for an evenings happiness. I cant tell you how proud l am of my noble son and daughters
 "Oh, Mamma, these aren't Bricks guests; they're sisters and mine'' But before another word could be said there came a long. loud peal at the door bell, and Brlcktop, very anxious, hurried from the parlor in response.
 When he opened the door in walked an old Italian street-organ grinder and his feeble wife. They brought their most val uable possessions with them in the shape of q trained monkey and the organ. Closely following them came the funny Irish cobbler who did shoe mending for Bricktop, and who was very fond of the young man. With him came his pretty, rosy-cheeked little daughter, whose face was a delight to look upon, for she was radiant with happiness at this great hon or shown herself and father. Then fol- lowed in quick succession small fruit 6ealer who kept his stand on the corner nearby and who always found the best fruit for the Perkins children, his favorite customers; Old Nanny" a queer but kind old woman who sold newspapers at the railway station and for whom Brick top felt the deepest sympathy, protecting her from the taunts and jeers of lll-be- hayed boys who forgot that they owed ~the greatest respect to all old people, no matter fin what station of life; Mrs. 0'Hara, who kept little eating house on one of the side streets to support her five fatherless children, and lastly, those same five fntherless little O'Haras, clad fin gay garments of every hue of the rainbow. holding to their beaming mothers skirts.
 And Bricktop, his face wreathed In happy smiles. took each by the hand and introduced him or her to hif parents and sisters, after which seats were found in the already crowded parlors for them. Lettie and Bettie, as well as MT. and
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Conundrums

When Is a skeln Of yarn like a cross dog2
 When snarling
 When are seamstresses like men cutting down trees?
 When they are felling. When is farmer like a ship in rough water2
 When blowing.
 When is business like Timer When slack.
 Why is q piece of braid cloth like prison? Because 1t Is barred. When is cheese like the fire In the grate? When grated.
 Why is a wagon like a gossiping woman? It has long tongue.
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clared Bettie. But whatever he does will be all right Let me see, sister, how many have we on our invitation list for the New Years party?"
 Just 20,' replied Lettle, reading off the names she had written on slip of paper and which she kept hidden in her blouse front. But won't Brick and Papa and Mamma be surprised when they see our guests are not from among our asso- ciates, but are picked from the poor children down near the faetory?"
 'Yes, but they'll be glad that we begun the New Year by remembering the poor and trying to make them happy. You know Mamma always teaches us to not for get those In need. and sets before us tine example of sweet unselfshness. replied Bettie feelingy. And won't those poor children enjoy the goodies Mamma has so kindly prepared? there're sandwiches three kinds! There are preserved figs and peaches, olives. nuts. raisins. layer cake and angel food. And freezer full of ice cream is ordered for the evening!'
 Don't forget the cider" said Lettie. There's five gallons!"
 "But l would love to know who Brick top has invited" said Bettie. her curiosity getting the better of her. And l wonder if his friends will mind spending the evening in the company of the little fac tory girls and boys"
 If they show such a stuca-upness as that" said Lettie, emphatically. they can take their hats and go. Those. dear children have as nice manners-so I've heard-as the very best behaved. and how pleased the mothers were ' Ten we invited their childrenl So we may depend on it they'll all be neatly dressed. with clean faces and smooth hair"
 When the clock struck eight on New Years night there was n timid knock at the hall door. as if those asking admit tance were afraid to ring the bell. Brick top. waiting In the hall fand all dressed in his very best) heard the gentle tap, tap, and hastened to open the door, not waiting for the house maid to respond. To his astonishment there stood on the
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health. for 1t invigorates and stimulated the blood, which has been made slug gish by heavy underwear and rooms tos warm.
 The custom of weekly hot bath. fol- lowed by abstinence from water the re- maining six days of the week must have bad results, and often heavy colds follow ..is injndicious method of bathing. Wa ter-warm, to always be followed by cold-should be used every day on the body, If 1t Is possible. If a bath cannot be had every morning the foot-dip can be arranged and should not be neglected. Even the weekly hot bath would not be harmful If 1t were followed by dash of cold water, every part of the body be ing immersed.
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The Daily Battle.

Hold the fort, for we are coming!" ts The endorsements shout, As round the fort of snow they rally To put their foes to rout. But the foes will not be beaten; Fight they brave and bold; Throwing snowballs while they're charg. Ing
 The fort to take-and hold. But the battle is not finished, For supper times at hand; And all most happy, reunited, The soldiers of each band Skip with laughter from the fort, To return to fight next day; Then battle fierce will follow, But twill be fought in play.
 ANNIE JAMES.
The daily silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1903-1907, 1906-01-20
NOTICE. OE TIkE FOR PROVING
WILL.

WILL.
In the Fifth judicial District Court OF
the State OF Nevada. In and for the
County f Humboldt.
In the matter Of the estate Of n. r..
Mullaaey, deceased.
Whereas, Adelaide M~ullaney did on the
9Th day of December, Loo, duly file here
In a petition praying that q certain paper.
duly presented and filed herein. DO ad-
mitted TO probate an the last will ana
Of the said e. f. Mullaney,
deceased; and that letters testamentary
thereon be issued to Adelaide A~ullansy,
the said petitioner: now. therefore. notice
Ii hereby given that Monday, the lstn
la Of December, 1sO6. at ten O'Clock n.
m. of said day, in the court room OF
County, State Of Nevada, has been up
pointed as the time and place for prov
Ing the will Of the said Il. II. Mullan@y.
deceased, and for hearing the applica-
ton of the said Adelaide Mullaney for
letters testamentary thereon. at which
time n place all persons interested
may appear and show cause, II any there
be. why said will should not be admitted
to probate, and letters testamentary is
sue thereon to Adelaide Mullaney az In
said will provided.
Dated December sth. l206.
GEO. o. HILL, Clerk.
DENNIS & WARREN,
Attorneys for Petitioner.
Date Of A-st publication Dec. sled
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LAND NOTICE.

To Whom 1t May Concern:
Department Of the anterior, United
States Lane Office. Carson City. Nevada.
Nov. %. 1906.
Notice is hereby given that tae
Pacific Railway Company has fled In
this Office a list OF land situated in the
townships below. and has applied for q
patent for said lands; that the list 10
open to the public for inspection and a
copy thereof by descriptive subdivisions
a. been posted in a convenient place in
this office. for the inspection OF all per-
sons interested and the public generally.
Within the next sixty days following
the date of this notice. protests or con-
tests against the claim of the company
to any tract or subdivision of any Sec
ton or part OF section described in the
list. on the ground that the same is moro
valuable for mineral than for agricultural
purposes. win be received and noted Tor
report to the General Land ONCE at
Washington. D.. C.
The following IL the list:
8. e. Y OF n. w. u and lot Q Of II. w.
Y section 10, T. ! N, r. q e. All of
sections /. s. Z. Is. II. Is. n. q. q. "a. ~.
81. 80 and s.. 8. u and N. w. 4 sec. II.
s " sec. II. T. Is N, R % T. N. Il. Il,
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NOTICE OF FINAL PROOF.
Department OF the Interior.
Land once at Carson city. Nevada,

Land Office at Carson City, Nevada,
December e. i10.
Notice is hereby given that the follow
Ing named settler has aled notice Of his
intention to make final proof In support
of his claim land that said proof will be
made before the County Clerk of Hum
boldt count, at Winnemucca, Nevaoa, on
February II. 1905, viz: Adam Scholl.
homestead application no. 531. for the N.
w. u Sec. 81, 7. 80 N. X. q h., ID. d. n.
He names the following witnesses 10
prove his continuous residence upon and
cultivation of aid land. viz: Frank H
Long, Of Kennedy, Nevada: John A.
Scheli, Of Kennedy, Nevada: Nicholas ).
Pearce, of Winnemucca. Nevada; Alfred
]. Scheil, of Winnemucca, Nevada.
o. II. GALLUP, Register.
Date of first publication Dec. IA, 1906.
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Winnemucca Assay Office
CHEMISTS AND AssA1ERs

Prompt ana careful attention stvsa TO
all samples sent By mail and express.
Regular prices charged for all .sork.
Address all sample: Wianemueca As
say nAes. r. O. Dox =, Wi1naunoca New.
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o. h. GALLUP, Register.
d. Fl. HALL, Receiver.
Date of first publication Dec. /. 1906 low