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Lovelock tribune. (Lovelock, Nev.) 1898-1912, 1907-05-31


came the thought of her younger
child, whom she supposed was still
in the room, but her strength had
gone and. screaming for help and
calling for some one to rescue her
child, Mrs. Torrey sank down on the
hallway steps:
But the other child was safe. Mrs.
Moss, sister of Mrs. Torrey, had
taken the little one with her and es.
capped out the front window onto the
porch and down telephone pole to
the street. Upon the first alarm OF
FIRE and seeing the hallway in flames,
Mr.. Moss had broken one of the
windows and gotten his wife and
niece out that way.
From the screams of Mrs. Torrey
those in the house and along the
street were soon aroused to the great
danger. The frebell was rung and
the firemen and citizens of the town
came rushing from every quarter.
From the end hall, opposite room No
l where Mrs. Torrey first saw the
fire, the flames spread rapidly to
every part of the Senate block and
from that to adjoining buildings. 1t
was scarcely fifteen minutes from
the first alarm of fire until the whole
line of buildings for half a block was
on fire. And how the fireman and
citizens did work. There were soon
three streams of water playing on
the flames and lines formed for buck
cts to be passed, But the flames
seemed to dance in feindish glee and
cry the town is doomed. You could
have bought the entire block for
thirty cents that morning.
Everything was consumed from the
Club corner to Preston's store and
the cars on the track and buildings a.
cross the street were set on fire from
the heat and flying embers.
DEATH AND ESCAPES.
While the fremen were fighting
desperately to subdue the flames 9th.
ers were fighting to rescue the peo-
pie from the burning lodging house
John Weiss had been put to bed in
one of the rooms, drunk. The first
report was that the fire had star ted
in his room, but this is denied by
those who first saw the flames
Weiss could be seen through the
flames, at times dazed and motionless
then battling wildly to escape. Some
tried to 90 to his rescue, but on all
sides the raging flames barred their
way. Geo Gritton had gone onto the
porch to rescue one of the little girls
and saw the man standing in the
midst of the flames. Gritton broke
the window with his fist, cutting off
the end of his thumb in so doing, but
could not go any further, because of
the fire. SO the poor man perished
and when the FIRE was over the char
red body was found among the emb-
ers. Naught but the trunk remained.
Judge Fits took charge of the re-
mains, held an inquest and they were
buried by the county, pending the
finding of relatives of deceased, who
is supposed to have come from Salt
Lake.
Shorty Wilson," was one who had
a narrow escape. He had reached
the porch but was being closely pres
sed by the flames. As he stood be-
fore the furnace of fire the crowd
below called for him to jump and
finally he did jump, coming down a.
mong a crowd of men who had gath
cred to catch him if possible. He
was badly bruised and at first it was
thought his legs were broken.
Frank Wilson, manager of the Owl
Lovelock tribune. (Lovelock, Nev.) 1898-1912, 1907-05-31
new COPPER STRIKE
IN LIMERICK CANYON
J. J. Mccarthy Developing Ledge Now
Traced Across Canyon.
Has Opened Ledge Distance of Sew
en- Hundred Feet and Has Good
Looking Copper Ore Expos
ed at all Points.

While in the Eastern hills Monday
the TRIBUNE man was shown the new
copper strike which ]. j. McCal thy
has recently made near his ranch in
Limerick canyon. This was traced
from particles of float which he found
on the surface and crosscut to the
ledge.
At depth of 3 feet the quartz is
eight inches wide and bountifully
sprinkled with copper stains. showing
the copper pirites and other beatti-
full hues of Peacock Copper"
The first prospect on the ledge is
down about four feet and shows the
width and values getting better right
along. At different points over a
distance of 700 feet Mr.. Mccarthy
has sunk down to the ledge and finds
it running on true course and fol-
lowing well defined contact.
Across the canyon, to the north,
MIR. Mccarthy has found evidence of
the same ledge and is running
trenches to catch the ledge. For a
prospect, this is about as fine show.
ing as is to be found in Limerick
Canyon.
Lovelock tribune. (Lovelock, Nev.) 1898-1912, 1907-05-31
OTHER CLAIMS THERE.

Al St Claire has finished locati n
work on four claims on the summit
between Limerick and Rochester Can
yons. On these he has found a good
showing of galena, silver and copper
AMI one is porphyry dixie that looks
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-11-16
LIQUOR MEN ALARMED.
Food for Thought in the Recent
 Election.

The Liquor Merchants Trade Jour- nal, which is the official organ of the Retail Wine, Liquor and Beer Dealers association of Connecticut, flies a storm signal in it's current issue. It warns the liquor dealers of Connecti- cut that their business is seriously menaced and that unit yOf action is necessary in order to prevent the trade from being greatly embarrassed if not practically wiped out. A sig nificant article. entitled. Get To- gether-Or Lose is printed. It is as follows:
 There is food for considerable thought on the part of the liquor dealers in the result of the recent elections throughout the state. Also in the light that is coming to be shed on the real import of the bills passed at the last legislature. It is safe to say that the intelligent dealer fully realizes the danger that threatens the existence of the trade in Connecticut and the necessity for immediate. ag- gressive and uncsasing efforts toward protection.
 Another article. discussing mig gers in the legislative wOOdpile.' says in part: The more the laws passed by the last legislature are studied the more it becomes apparent that the li- quOr dealers need to keep posted on just what is before the lawmakers and to do more than merely pay their dues. The last sessicn of the legiSIa- ture was more notable for the number Of liquor dealers who jid not attend the bearings than for the numbers who did. While 1t is well enough to leave the direction of the legislative campaign to the men in charge of the work there is such a thing as giving moral support by being present in large numbers. to denote interest felt in the subject. and there are o-ca siCns when a well chosen speech in favor of or against a bill is effective
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-11-16
They Went to Church.

Attendance at church service is ob- ligatory upon the part of soldiers at certain English posts. and amusing stories are told of the excuses that are sometimes resorted to in order to escape this requirement. At one post where a number of recruits were tenn porarily stationed an old sergeant was ordered to ascertain to what religious sect each man belonged and to see that he joined the party told off for that par ticular form of worship. Some of the men had no liking for church and de- clared themselves to be atheists. But the sergeant was a Scotsman and a man of experience.
 "Ah. weel," said he. "then ye hae no need to kape holy the Sabbath. and the stables hae na been claned oot lately" And be ordered them to clean out the stables. This occupied practically the whole day, and the men lost their usual Sunday afternoons leave.
 Next Sunday a broad smile crept over the face of the sergeant when he heard that the atheists had joined the Church of England.-London Tit-Bits.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-11-16
BRITISH BARONETS.

Those of England and Ireland Wear
 the 'f5Ioody Hand of Ulster"
 The rank of baronet was given first by King James l. as means of rais- ing money. The recipients of the dig nity were to be gentlemen of good birth possessing not less than f1,000 a year and in time of war-like the old knights banneret-were to occupy posts of honor near the royal standard.
 The money payment has wholly ceas- ed, but when a baronet is created the ancient form of warrant is still re- tained, and tally" is struck at the exchequer and handed to the new baronet by way of receipt. Baronets have no coronet or robes, but in the English and Irish divisions they pos sess as distinctive badge the Bloody Hand of Ulster" which invariably ap- pears on their coat of arms.
 The baronets "of Nova Scotia," who date before the union of England and Scotland, show the arms of Nova Sco- tia upon their shields. The baronets of Scotland have q distinctive badge consisting of an enameled decoration, "worn from the neck by an orange tawny ribbon," showing St. Andrews cross upon a small shield, surmounted by crown and surrounded by the en- ameled motto. Fax mentis honestae gloria" C'Glory, the beacon light of the noble mindD.
 With this King Charles conferred a crest-a branch of laurel held by a naked hand and a thistle held by an armed one-with the added motto, "Munit haec, altera vincit" cone de- fends, the other conquers'). All later baronets are of the United Kingdom or of Great Britain" and possess no such pretty toys.
 In fact, many people who pride them selves on their familiarity with De- brett know scarcely anything of baron cts badges and beyond misty mo- tion of the meaning of the Ulster Hand are unaware of their history and sig niicance.
 There is one instance of the honor being granted to a woman. Dame Mary Bolles of Osberton, Nottingham shire, was created baronet in 1885 for maintaining thirty foot soldiers at eightpence a day for three years in his majesty's service" no slight help in those troublous times.
 "Dame," the old English word for lady. is the almost obsolete style to be used by baronet's wife. Nowadays she is styled ''lady" without the use of her Christian name. Should she prefer the old word "dame," that is always followed by the Christian name and sounds deliciously quaint and distinctive.-Modern Society.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-11-16
A CLEVER REPORTER.
He Got the Interview Word For Word
 and Took No Notes.


 Interviewer-I have come to get your views on the proposed change in the curriculum of the school.
 MT. Swelhead--C Curriculum! Whats that mean? I'm against it, whatever it is.
 Mir. swelhead reading the report of the interview in the next mornings paper)-"Our distinguished townsman, Mir. M. T. Swelhead, was found at his charming home, surrounded by abun- dant indications Of ripe scholarship and sturdy common sense. Ill reply to our representatives. questions he said, I do not desire to force my opin- ions upon the public, but this I will say, that have given to this question long and studious attention, incidental ly examining upon the curriculas of in- stltutions of learning, both at home and abroad, and, although I found in the existing course of study not few matters for condemnation, still can not say that I should advise any radi- cal change until have further time to examine into the subject" By George, that fellows got my exact language word for word. And he didn't take notes neither. Jiminy, but what memory that fellow must have!-Lon- don Telegraph
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-11-16
Love For the Beautiful,

Let us learn to love and appreciate the beauty which we see around us every day. There are beautiful things everywhere. Some of us see them: some do not. It all depends on our education. 4 beautiful flower may grow by the wayside. One person may pass 1t by and not even see it. or he may trample 1t under foot and call it an ugly weed. Another may see the same flower and as he looks upon 1t marvel at its beauty and recognize the handlwork of God. One of these per sons has no love for the beautiful in his soul-and the other has-that is the difference. Some people will tell you that 1t is not practical to care for beautiful things. but it really is prac- teal, because it helps to make life sweeter and better. You will find it well worth cultivating. this love for the beautiful. and when you once have 1t in your hearts you will never be willing to part with it-Ma1well's Tal- isman.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-11-16
4 London Lzd's Prayer,

W. Pett Ridge. a London writer, made a London boy in one of his sto- ries offer the following rather original prayer: Lord. wilt thou ave the kindness tO make me grow strong and tall and with plenty to say for meself. and wilt thou do this as soon ss thou can find time. so's 10 save me ex- pe1se and waste of money that might be used i8 other uays-say for a cricket bat2 Believe me. Lord. thy obedient servant 4 Martin
 He rose. He was bzlfusy into his blue flannel bed gown when an impor- tlzt Aies occurred to him. and he k1eit down again gusckly-
 -Sh0uId ave usztE01ed- he whfs- psred- .-Elfred Martin of ss CavztIs street jest over S1rTsT s5ds of South iark bEidsz7
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-11-16
MIXED IN THE THUNDER.
A Scene In "Macbeth" That Was Not on the Playbill.

It is related of Cooke, the actor, that when youth. being without the neces- sary cash to pay for seat fin front" he got behind the scenes one night and hid himself in barrel. He had for companions two large cannon balls, but the youth, not being initiated into the mysteries of the place, did not suspect that cannon balls helped to make thunder in barrel as well as in twenty-four pounder.
 The play was Macbeth" and in the first scene the thunder was required to give due effect to the situation of the crouching witches. It was not long ere the Jupiter Tonans of the theater alias the property men, approached and seized the barrel, and the horror of the concealed boy may be imagined as the man proceeded to cover the open end with a piece of old carpet and tie 1t carefully to prevent the thunder from being split.
 Cooke was profoundly and heroically silent. The machine was lifted by the DraWnV stage SefVlt0r ana carried care fully to the side scene lest in rolling the thunder should rumble before its cue.
 All was made ready, the witches took their places amid flames of resin, the thunder bell rang, the barrel received its impetus with young Cooke and the cannon balls, the stage strick en lad roaring Justify, to the amuse- ment of the thunderer, who neglected to stop the rolling machine, which en- tered on the stage, and Cooke, burst ing off the carpet head of the barrel. appeared before the audience, to the horror of the weird sisters and to the hilarity of the spectators.-London Mail.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-11-16
YORKSHIRE PIES.
Here Is tho Way They Were Made In
 the oIden Days.

The delicacy of the Yorkshire pies of olden days may be judged by the fol- lowing recipe from an old fashioned cookery book: First make a good standing crust, let the wall and bottom be very thick; bone turkey, a goose fowl, partridge and pigeon; sea. son them all very well; take half an ounce of mace, half an ounce of nut megs, a quarter of an ounce of cloves and half an ounce of black pepper, all beat fine together; two large spoonfuls of salt, and then mix them together. Open the fowls all down the back and bone them, first the pigeon, then the partridge; cover them; then the fowl, then the goose and then the turkey. which must be large; season them all well first and lay them in the crust so that it will look only like q whole turkey; then have hare ready cased and wiped with clean cloth: cut it to pieces-that is, joint it; season it and lay it as close as you can on one side; on the otheriside waodcock, more game and what sort of wild fowl you can get. Season them well and lay them close; put at least four pounds of but ter into the pie, then lay on your lid, which must be very thick one, and let it be well baked. It must have q very hot oven and will take at least four hours" It is not surprising to find that footnote adds that the crust requires bushel of flour.-Cham- bers' Journal
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-11-16

"Of the bills made payable to order there were originally issued S5S,500 worth, and the total amount converted was S5s,430. leaving $70 outstanding, and this ten dollar bill of mine rep. resents one-seventh of this remainder. Of the notes made payable to bearer out of q total of $39,951,25O originally issued there is now left to be redeem. ed only $26,210, and the probability Is that many of these notes have been destroyed.
 "The bills were intended to interest poor persons in the purchase of gov eNnment bonds, which accounts for the low denomination, but very few of them fell into such hands. They are now of extreme rarity and are held at a high premium."- Louis Republic.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-11-16
First Aid Tn Accidents.

A country boy knows that the fine dust of brown fungi he calls puffballs will stop bleeding When he cuts him. self he hunts for one of these if the cut is not serious. If the cut is deep 1t is wise to bathe it in warm water with carbolic in it or a tablet of chlO- ride of mercury dissolved in the water. Carefully remove all foreign matter fin the washing and then. plnching the lips of the cut together. put on strips of adhesive plaster. Be sure to leave little spaces for pus to run out This running of pus Is a natural process and is not alarming unless persistent and the pus comes in unreasonable quantities. Sometimes the blood flows So rapidly that you cannot close the wound with plaster. If so tie a band age tightly above the wound before you attend to the wound itself. This will stop the flow os blood. and. nature having formed her ciot. you can do your part with plaster --HarDer'S
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-11-16
Modification.

His weakness was prevarication. His wife detested lying and constant ly urged him to mend his ways. One morning she said: will see if you can't be perfectly truthful today. Don't tell lie. Now, promisew He promised and went away to work. When he came home to dinner, she said:
 Dear, did you keep your promise?'
 T did" he replied soberly.
 Then he caught her in his arms.
 Darling" he cried, q will not lie to you. When I said I had kept my promise to you, did not tell the truth; but believe me, that was the only lie I told all day"
 For twenty-two seconds she was lost in perplexity. Then she gave it up; the problem was too deep for her.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-11-16
Dzrce-ous Iorcrsrce.

If his son came to him and said T want yOu to show ne On piece Ot pa per hOr this house is drained and why such traps are used e5uII the averaEe citi1en s1tisfv that s0a! Of course he could not A few might be able to do 90. but the average man $ an ignorant person oa all questions of hygiene-G- H R. Dabbs. M- D. in C. B. FFy-s Mazzzf1e
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-11-16
His Little Joke.

At the breakfast table Good Friday morning Wilfred was given hot cross bun. It was very small, raisinless and burnt.
 Ma" said the little fellow, disap- pointedly, ''this seems to be a hot cross bunko. ."-Woman's Home Companion.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-11-16
The Retort,

Here is retort which a dull stu dent' once made: Professor-You seem to be very dull. When Alexander the Great was your age, he had already conquered the world. Student-Well, you see, he had Arstotle for teacher.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-11-16
Hint Not Taken,

"From the grammatical standpoint" said the fair maid with the lofty fore head, which do you consider correct, I had rather go home or I would rather go home""
 Neither" promptly responded the young man. I'd much rather stay here"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-11-16

Would you be without what yOu want when a z5e sd night get Itz
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1907-10-11
where TO PLACE
the 46TH STAR

WASHINGTON, Oct 11.-A score or
more Of letters have been received at
the state department making sugges-
tons as to the manner in which the
stars of the national flag shall be ar
ranged after the addition of one to rep
resent the new state of Oklahoma.
Some of these letters are very extern
sive, and in one case an artistic water
color sketch was inclosed embodying
the idea Of the writer.
The correspondence was referred to
the solicitor OF the state department,
who looked up the law on the subject.
He found that the only provision in the
statutes was one which requires that a
star be added to the flag for each
state when it is admitted to the Union,
and that the change shall be made on
the Fourth of July following admis-
sion.
The state department finally decided
to refer all the correspondence to the
navy department. and this has been
done 1t was explained that the refer
sequence of the generally accepted view
that the navy is the custodian of, and
authority on, the flag, although it was
admitted that there was no law or reg
ulations creating it as such.
The navy had issued a manual OF
flags for official use in this country
and for international use by the United
States, printed at the direction Of con-
gress. 1t has been used as a hand
book by the commanders of all our
ships.
The navy and state department Off
| cials incline to the belief that the
present blue background upon which
the white stars are set Is now sc
crowded that the addition of the star
for the state of Oklahoma will force
complete Encouragement of the stars
so as to make them appear symmetri'
| cal.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1907-10-11
Kaiser to Visit ENGLAND.

LONDON, Oct. 11.-Soon after Sir
John Bell takes office next month as
Lord Mayor Of London he will be call
ed upon to officiate at most import
ant ceremony-the presentation of an
address of welcome to the Emperor
and Empress of Germany. The event
will take place at the Guild hall and
viii be accompanied by much pomp
and ceremony.
The arrangements for the entertain
ment of the Emperor and Empress are
being made on a most elaborate scale
evidently with the idea of destroying
all foundation for the oft-repeate6
stories of alleged i'll feeling between
King Edward and his imperial nephew
The imperial visit is expected to last
week and will be marked by great
official and social events in Bucking
ham palace, the Guild hall and Windsor
castle.
The apartments in buckingham pal
ace to be occupied by the kaiser and
his consort are being especially en-
bellished. and King Edward is giving
his personal attention to all the chief
features of the program of entertain
ment.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1907-10-11
WILL ELIMINATE
WHITE SLAVES
Secretary Strauss Will
Make Examination of
Conditions
W II

WASHINGTON Oct. 11.-Secretary
Oscar S. Straus, of the department of
commerce and labor, and Frank p.
Sargent, commissioner of immigration,
have determined to eliminate, If posi-
BILE, the white slave traffic from the
United States. On his recent trip
through the Northwestern and Pacific
states. the attention of Straus was di-
rected to the increasing importation of
Oriental women.
The japanese and Korean Exclusion
league informed him that hundreds of
japanese women were being brought to
America, surreptitiously, and held in
practical slavery and sold by their i'm
porters.
Straus ordered a rigid investigation,
and it was discovered that the white
slave" traffic was far more widespread
than had been suspected, involving the
importation into America not only of
Japanese women, but of women from
France, Austria, Russia and Italy.
1t is proposed to have careful inquiry
Instituted and roundup of all ques
| tionahle women immigrants will be
made. Those who have not been in the
country three years and are found to
have been brought here illegally will
be arrested and subsequently deported
Before they are returned to their native
land, however, they will be required tC
furnish evidence against those who
l hrnIIphf thnn1 hnrn nrnCn0IttnI
will be begun against those responsible
for the traffic
1t is proposed to make examples OF
such persons by sending them to pris-
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