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The silver state news. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1907-1909, 1908-02-20

ing money in the United States be-
ing less hard than making ends meet
in the old country.
Not i%nfrequently flashes of Irish hui
NOR brighten the sittings Of the com
m%issioners A clerical witness was
asked IL the landlord supplied lime
for maunring purposes, and promptly
retorted: 81 never knew the land
lord to supply anything for this place
except his processes A witness en-
phacising the decline in the popula-
ton said: eff it continue to 90 down
at the present proportion for seventy
years, we will then. have twelve PEG
pie, as many as now constitute the
Royal Commission Exchange.
The silver state news. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1907-1909, 1908-02-20
SHIPS N

The Washington Post says it is now
announced with an acknowledged au
thority that the ship subsidy is to be
curtailed to the moderate sun of $2
additional per statute mile sailed by
certain vessels, making the total amo-
unit $4 per mile. This moderation is
due to the threatened enormous deficit
in the revenues, amounting to some
100000 900, according to Mr.. Tawney,
the watchdog in charge of the purse.
General Grant. the younger. at the
convention which nominated Ben Har.
rison for President in 1888, uttered
. profound truth when he made the
declaration that it was easier to man.
age a surplus than a deficit. and one
Macawber expressed it that a surplus
is happiness, and a deficit is misery. a
philosophy to which all mankind will
agree.
But is it too much to ask of the
shipping trust an equivalent for this
additional 81 a mile bonus7 There is
section IL of the Dingiey law which
promises TO the ear that breaks te
the hope free raw materials for ship
huilding. How would it do to remove
the restrictions which are hidden II
section IL. which in effect, is not free
raw materials at all for practical pur
poses.
Again the floods on the Ohio rive
last year destroyed property to tn,
value of many millions of dollars
Those floods were due to the destrue
ton of forests at the headwaters of tn,
streams and upon its banks from
Pittsburg to Carlo. Would it not b,
wise ~husbandrv to devote that add
tional 80 a mile that it is proposed t,
bestow on the shipping trust to thu
acquisition of forests in the mountain
to swell the forest reserve that Con
gress is urged to acquire? When tn,
trees are restored and the property
secured. those of our fellow citizens
in the Ohio valley will be better abb,
t. take some of what they make il
profitable industry to support. the shin
building trust that confesses in it
appeal to Congress that it is a mendi
cant and is not able to make an ade
euate living without public charity.
The silver state news. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1907-1909, 1908-02-20
THE PEOPLE ALL
In Chorus Cried, Give Us Newbro's
Herpicide.

This word of late has been In every
ones mouth, and many are wondering
what the word signifies. though no one
has yet been found. who will deny that
NEWBRo'S HERPIcIDE does the WORK.
Well. for the Information of thousands of
people who like to know all about a good
thing. we would say that HERPIcIDE
means. n destroyer or killer of Herpes"
Now Herpes" is the family name of a
disease caused by various vegetable par
asites. A similar microbe causes dam
drum. itching scalp. and falling hair: this
Is the microbe that NEWBRO'S HERPI-
eide promptly destroys; after which the
hair grows. Sold by leading druggists.
Send 10c. in stamps for sample to The
Herpicide Co.. Detroit. Mich.
Two sizes, soc and 81. Eagle Drug
Co, special agents.
The silver state news. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1907-1909, 1908-02-20
LAND WITHDRAWAL.

The Secretary of the Interior has
withdrawn from public entry, for ir-
rigation works, under whar is known as
the first form of withdrawal, a tract
of land comprising approximately ls7
$50 acres around Lake Wa'cott, AMI
in the neighborhood of the town of
Minidogo, Idaho.
The withdrawal is for the purpose of
making a careful investigation of the
possibilities of the future reclama-
tion Of considerable areas by means of
pumping plants, as much of this Ian
can be reached with lifts Of from -
TO IS feet.
As at present, the withdrawn land
is not open to entry of inv kind. A
careful survey will be made this win
ter.
The silver state news. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1907-1909, 1908-02-20
SALT LAKE 10 ELY.
Western Pacific Through Trains Will
Run in Thirty Days.

RENO, February 11.-Within the
next thirty days through trains on the
Western Pacific railroad between Salt
Lake and Ely will be in operation.
For the past several week $ the road
has been handling ore cars, but not
until yesterday did the officials in
charge announce that the work was
almost near enough completion to
handle all the traffic obtainable. The
Westrn Pacific connects with the Ne
vada Northern about forty miles from
The silver state news. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1907-1909, 1908-02-20
GOOD COAL.

F. German will receive a carload
of coal in a day or two. Good weight
good prices-good coal.
f6t1 SEE HIM.
The silver state news. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1907-1909, 1908-02-20

MASONIC
WINNEMUCCA LODGE, NO
10, Il. and A.M.-Stated com
munications will lie held III ~
their hall in the Silver State ~
block until further notice at 1880 p,
m. OF the first Saturday evening of
each month. Al Master Masons IN
good standing arc cordially invited TO
attend. G l.. TOBlN, w. Nj.
CHRIS WOLF, Secretary.
The silver state news. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1907-1909, 1908-02-20

HUMBOLDT CHAPTER NO O. a
r. A. M.-Meetings held at w
their hall at s r m. on the ~
Second and Fourth Saturday
evenings of each month. All Com
panion Royal Arch Masons in good
standing are cordially invited to at
tend. w. A. BROWN, II. p.
CHRIS WOLF, Secretary.
The silver state news. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1907-1909, 1908-02-20
COAL LIES UNUSED IN
RAILROAD COAL BINS

Tight Business and the Unusually Mild
Weather Responsible for the
Unused Supply.
One result of the light business in The
railroaa world in the past season, has
Teen that the Southern Pacific com
pany has had an opportunity to fill
up the coal houses along its line, and
a large amount Of coal has been aecu-
mulated at Ogden and Sparks. Usual
" at this season of the year with a
large freight business, coal is a scarce
article and with the mild winter and
the light business all the coal bins have
lnnn GlInd To thnir nnnnniir
The silver state news. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1907-1909, 1908-02-20

Ely and from there runs on the Ne
vada Northern rails to the copper
camp. This is believed to be the con-
Meeting link of the Western Pacific
into Goldfield, a survey from the min
ing camp into Ely now being under
way.
The silver state news. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1907-1909, 1908-02-20
HELP WANTED

WANTED: Manager for branch Of
fee we wish to locate here in Winnie
mueca. Address. with reference, the
Morris Wholesale House, Cincinnati,
0bio
The silver state news. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1907-1909, 1908-02-20

l.. o. q. I.
HUMBOLDT LODGE. NO.
l6, L.O.O.F.-Moetings GA <F
the LIST aud 3i Thurs
day evenings Of each month at hall
IN Silver state building Visiting
brothers in good standing always
welcome.
Vim. OLIVER, N. G.
FRANK RAMDoHR, Sec.
The Washington times., 1908-07-26

whatever means have to use. It's
mine
He crossed the street presently and
walked back IN the direction OF the
shop in which the brass-bound box
lay His eyes. fixed upon the pave
ment. took no heed Of the passers-by,
and consequently he did not observe a
brown man who came toward him and
recognized him with no other sign OF
surprise than a sudden smile
He was a small, lithely-built Hindu,
clad IN faded clothes of light texture,
and wearing a dark colored turban.
He glided past Lindsay with the
stealthiness OF a cat. But as soon as
he had passed him, the Hindu turned
and locked at the retreating figure
up end down with swift comprehend
= ing glances.f Then he followed slowly.
and so the two went along the street
until Lindsay came abreast. Of the gen
eral Dealers shop. He paused for a.
moment before he crossed the road
way.
At first his movements were uncer-
tain and irresolute; then his pace
quickened, and he went straight to the
shop door and entered. The Hindu
turned across the street at a different
angle and came back toward Mr.. Jo-
seph's window at a swift pace. He
went quickly by, and his alert eyes
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searched the window. They fell on
the brass-bound box and an extraor-
dinarily observant onlooker might
have seen a transient CLEAN Of aston
ishment fash into them.
Quick as thought the Hindu crossed
the street again and began to saunter
up and down on the opposite side. His
eyes seemed 10 see nothing IN par
ticular. but they We're never off the
door through which Lindsay had dis
appeared.
Mr.. Aaron Josephs. was reading the
newspaper when Lindsay entered the
shop.
He took IN the mans poor appear
ance at a glance, and turned to him
carelessiy. Lindsay's fingers drum
med on the counter
you've bit OF box there in the
window, mister" he said as calmly as
he could. It's the sort OF thing I've
been looking for 10 hold a few little
things. Ike. that a man wants to keep
locked up Perhaps we can trade II
thes price isn't too much, and it's a
strcng lock"
Mr. Aaron Josephs looked into the
heterogeneous disorder OF his window.
He shook his head and glanced back
at Lindsay's much-worn pea-jacket.
IT'S a beautiful box. that. my
frIoad," he answered "a curiosity.
The Washington times., 1908-07-26
Satiated Hunger.

From where?'' he asked.
The mans eyes slittered for a sec
ond. and he half stretched out HIS
hand for the letter.
Ought to be from West Hartle-
pool" he said
The clerk tossed the letter across
the counter, finely Indifferent to any
thing connected with its recipient.
Lirdsay's hand trembled a little as
he picked It up He stepped to one
side and tore the envelope apart with
rough haste. There was a half sheet
OF paper inside with a few lines of
lifting upon It. He scarcely glanced
at this; his eyes eagerly devoured the
sight Of the two folded postal orders
lying within.
Lindsay opened them hurriediy;
something Ike relief came into HIS
expression as he realized that two
golden sovereigns were about to lie
in his palm. He walked over to the
counter. seized a pen. filled in the
blank spaces, took up the money
which the clerk handed him, and
walked out again into the sunshine.
he glanced at the clock Five min
utes hid made a change in his for
tunes
Lindsay turned away to the left.
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what" said Lindsay. Five
pounds for a bit Of wood and brass
Ike .that?"
''Ab, but the work. my friend, See
here"-he put the box back on the
counter again-'looB at The beautiful
carving on the top. note tho nice smell
Of the wood, and the soliC brass at
the corners-why it's piece Of art. Is
that box"
How much ?" asked Lindsay His
eagerness was causing him 70 lose his
temper; he spoke snappishly.
Mr.. Josephs looked his customer over
again.
Ten pounds" no said shortly.
"Humph," muttered Lindsay. lie
leaned over the counter. putting his
hard face close to the general deaf
ers- Look here, mister" he said,
supposing that box isn't yours to sell
at all! What then7''
Mr.. Josephs started back. clutch
ing the box in his hands He looked
from Il 70 Lindsay, from Lind4ay back
to. the box. His face paled a little.
"Eh?" he said. What's that vol,
say? Here, you get out OF my shop. I
don't want TO have nothing to do with
you"
II daresay." answered Lindsay. II
seemed to him that the general dealer
Mas somewhat alarmed
The Washington times., 1908-07-26
After Ten Years.

II bJre the name Aaron JOsephs'
on the sign. and the goods displayed
IN the window indicated that the pro-
prietor was one Of those general deal
ers who trade IN the strange articles
OF fotsam and Jetsam that come 10
hand in the course OF everyday life
IN maritime towns. Mr.. Josephs'
window was full Of all sorts Of odds
and ends. from oilskins to foreign
coins, but 70 the man staring into IL
with such rapt attention there was
only one object there which seemed
worth looking at.
That object was a small box, fash
Toned Of some dark wood and bound
at the corners with heavy brassworls-
In size II was somewhat larger than
a cigar box, but there was that some
thing about its appearance which sug-
gested weight. Tho wood Of which It
was made glistened in the sunlight,
but the brass mounting was as dull
as though It had not been polished for
some time. lindsay looked NJ II aga n
and again. and his eyes grew keener
with every look. and his heart IN
creased its beatings.
His face wore the expression Of a
man who had sought for something in
vain, given UP the search as hopeless,
and suddenly come across the very
object Of his desire
yes. it's the same!' he murmured
at last. The same after ten years.
Wellr'
Lindsay turned away suddenly and
walked slowly down the street His
face lost the expression Of astonish-
ment and assumed that OF anxious
thought. He sauntered along, the
cigar stin burning in the corner OF his
mouth. and his hands once more deep
in his pockets, his forehead puckered
into lines and creases OF serious de-
liberation.
How 10 get hold OF IL again." he
muttered to himself. That's the job!
That cursed Jew will smell a rat II I
seem too eager about it, and I've got
no money TO satisfy him II he springs
the price. Hang II. I'll have II. though.
The Washington times., 1908-07-26
81. I.-Issq.r

The policeman looked from Mr..
Josephs 10 Lindsay. The former
seemed stupehsd " Llndsay's last
words
OF course. IL t's yours. it's yours
said the policeman. but guess you'd
have 10 prove IL"
s'Of course echoed Josephs- Why.
anybody might come into the shop and
say that things were theirs. Let him
prove that it's his
I'll soon DO that" said Lin6s y.
with startling readiness Now, mis-
ter you'll acknowledge that since 7
came into this shop haven't handled
that box Except Just 20 tap IT on the
oop- Isn't that so7''
The general dealer nodded
Very well" continued Lindsay.
Turn Up that box and youu md a
little brass plate underneath It. with
the letters J. l. aud q date 1859 o. IL.
Come, nov.
The pawn-broker turned the box over
unwIuinsly--
Now, TIER" said Lindsay. with ma
IIclous IT. lrnph. what did tell y9uT
and - yoG Vant 10 know what J L
means. look here"
lindsay pulled out the letter which
ne received at the postoface- Look
az that. Plain enough. amt III JOHN
Iindsay-that-s ne That's letter
had this morning from my brother at
West HartlepooI- J L: John Lind
say. IsS9-the year became posses
sed OF that box What do you say, Of
fcer -
1t looks as II It was his box" said
the policeman. looking at Mr.. JOsephs-
"Of course it's my box" said
LINDSAY angrily. Y lost II FIVE years
ago when I was on the BrahmapoO-
ira. and I expect the thief sold II TO
this ere chap"
% TITS not eighteen months since I
bought tt cried the general dealer.
And II II vas his box. how was 20
know Am I expected TO ask the his
tory OF every article I buy?'
The Washington times., 1908-07-26
Serial Story Concerning
ChainOf Crimes Which Followed
in Wake Of Stolen Gems and
Brought Death to Many Of the
POSSeSSOTS.

and went doggedly through the crowds
until he came to the long street which
leads from Plymouth to Davenport
Presently he turned into a public
house and called for a pint OF ale.
There were some pork pies in q
glass shade on the counter. He took
one out, and then another. and ats
both hung-ily. When he had drunk
the ale he called for a second pint,
and helped himself TO a third pie, and
went en- eating and drinking with a
steady persistence. The barman
looked at him with a smile.
Got a bit Of a twist on, eh?' he
said jocularly.
so would you have If you'd had
nothing 10 eat for a whole twenty
four hours" answered Lindsay. with
a growI- Here, give US one OF your
best smOkes-a stronE 'un. mind
The barman produced a box OF rank
looking cigars. Lindsay picked out
one and threw down a sovereign. He
counted his change carefully, and
rang a two-shiIing piece which form
ed part Of It before sweeping the lot
into his pocket
Take a smart 'un TO do your said
tho barman. laughing.
You're about right. young man.
answered Lindsay-
He lighted the cigar. sighed with
pleasure as it's fierce odor caught his
nostrils. and went out into the street
without a word or a nod.
There were still busier crowds there
soldiers, sailors, marines. all jostling
each ether In q good-humored rough
ness Lindsay took no heed Of them.
save 20 swear or curse when one or
another rubbed shoulders with him;
he walked on and on until he came
nearly to Davenport.
Suddenly he stopped. the cigar fell
from his lips 10 the pavement and lay
UNDECIDED. and his eyes fixed them
selves IN genuine amazement on an
object which lay prominently ex-
posed IN 4 shop window. He turned
and stared at It; then picked up the
cigar in an absent-minded fashion
and replaced 1t in his mouth.
As he looked into the shop window
he blew out great clouds of smoke;
his broad chest heaved with excite
ment and agitation. For a long time
he gazed and gazed, and at last
stepped back with a sudden eXclama-
ton.
IT'S the same" he said. He lifted
his hand and wiped away the swea;
from his forehead. The same. by
wellr'
He stepped still farther back anl
looked curiously at the shop front.
The Washington times., 1908-07-26

light, went along their various ways
as though there were no such
things as care or anxiety in the
world.
To one man, however, who was
Strolling about the Town Hall
Square, with his hands thrust deep
into the pockets of his trousers, the
general brightness of the morning
mattered little or nothing. He was
a broadly-built, brown-faced indi-
vidual, roughly dressed in clothes
that seemed TO have seen much
wear and to have been more than
once immersed in sea water, and
the fact that his pea-jacket was
tightly buttoned up about his throat
argued that he either wore no shirt,
or that his linen was not exactly
preSentable.
Ills DOOIS were ScdInSQ anu SpLl,
and he dragged his feet little as
he walked, as though he were
Slightly footSore. His clean-shaven
face and hard, keen eyes scowled
al the people that he met, and once
or twice, as he stood on the curb
in front of the postofice, he spat
on the roadway at his feet in ap-
parent contempt or derision.
1t needed no second glance at
him to tell that he was down on his
luck, and hated all the world in
consequence.
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The Law Steps In.

you'll have an unpleasant history
if YOU don't hand that article over
said Lindsay grimly. Come or Let's
have it."
The general dealer paused What
was Il that made the man so eager
to possess the brass-bound boxe
Could Il be that It possessed some
value which ne himself had not cred
tied It with2 he grasped II more
firmly In his hands and resolved noJ
to be browbeaten-
NO he said. 4 shan't! II it's
yours you must prove it in the right
way. How do know anything about
your
The policeman looked at Lindsay's
frowning face and foresaw the begin
ming Of a scene.
Here" he said, you'd better DO
it IN a legal fashion. co 70 a lawyer.
II you're so particular about tt
''Whatr' exclaimed Lindsay. TIE
a land-sifark like that sust To ger ms
Icontinued On Bssond PaEs1
The Washington times., 1908-07-26

m AFRAID the price would be more
than you'd care to- give"
How do you know?" asked Lind
say. Here, let's see IT."
"Oh. you can see 1t" answered Mr..
Josephs- mo harm in looking At II
that I know Of"
He took the box out of the window
and set it on the counter. Lindsay's
eyes assumed a new eagerness; MS.
fingers trembled as he tapped the dark
wood. Mr.. Josephs noticed his agtta-
ton.
Aye, IT'S a nice piece Of work.
Lindsay said. trying to appear uncon-
cerned. It'll just hold two or three
little matters. What might YOU be
wanting for il, mater"
MI Josephs tapped the Id. The box
sounded very hollow.
The Washington times., 1908-07-26
Bartering for the Box.

"Oh, well, now, what would you
giYe7 You see what beautiful wood It
is; scented. too, and the brass corners
is lovely. You don't see a BIT OF work
like that every day"
'rll give you ten. shillings." said
Lindsay.
''Oh, s'help me-" said Mr.. Josephs,
snatching up the box and putting II on
a ~EheH, behind him Ten shillin IS.
Oh 7 couldn't sell It for ave pounds. {"
The Washington times., 1908-07-26

S the clock OF the Town Hall
n struck Il. the man turned and
~ walked slowly into the post
Office. He approached that
part OF the counter where callers let
tiers are delivered. and leaning toward
the clerk in attendance. asked in a
low voice Il he had anything for John
Lindsay.
There was something IN his tone
which suggested that he had made
the same application more than once
befors. with disappointing results;
his question. indeed. was uttered IN
a spi=itless and half-careless fashion.
which seemed to imply that he asked
II as a mere matter OF form, and ex-
pected nothing IN answer to It but a
blank negative. The clerk. however,
Immediately turned TO the pigeon-hole
labeled L." and produced a dirty
envelope, which he turned over gin
gerly.
The Washington times., 1908-07-26

was a brilliant
June morning
in Plymouth,
and the folk
who filled the
streets, under
the CHEEKY in
huence of the
blue sky and
the bright sun
The Washington times., 1908-07-26

His bullying manner Increased
''Oh. yes. daresay." he continued.
But perhaps IT'S a case OF having 20,
mister says. what II that box aiEia
yOurs2 What II you've no right e sen
IL? What n them as 70 belongs 20
should turn I'D and ask you ugly QUes-
lions? Eh2 What II there should be
sumnIat said about receiving stolen
property Eh7 What f."
''HsTeI" interrupted Alr. Josephs.
None OF thati You get out OF my
shop. quick
Lindsays face grew ugly and de-
termtncd- He kept his eyes fixed Grn-
ly on tie paEnbroksr'A
"AJI .shts" he said suddenly Tn
on. and I zhsn be back n ten min
utes with g policeman. mister"
He turned and walked quickly out OF
the door. The Hindu. watching for bis
coming from the other side OF the
street, saw him look I'd and down as II
IN search OF something. A policeman
stood at the corner OF a side street
Lindsay went I'D and spoke 70 him
The Hindu saw the policeman stare
hard al his intsrrogator and shake his
head. He seemed somewhat puzzled,
and Il was with evident Unwfllingnesa
that he finally walked back with Lind
say 70 The pawu-shop- The two men
vent inside ard the Hindu waited
calmly for their temperance
Mr. JoseDhs was stfll behind tas
counter, handling the box, when the
policeman and Lindsay entered. &c
looked Up, and Il seemed 20 the police
man that there was something OF fear
IN his face
Now, then" said Lindsay, turning
70 the policeman and pointing 70 the
rex, this Is how things are I he2-
zen 70 be walking along this street
and see this COX in this mans win
dow. recognize Il as my property
lost some years agO-and naturally I
want Il back I offer this nan price
for IL and he asks ten pounds Ten
pounds. Now won't give him any
-hing-cause why? It's miue-and I'll
have II Amt that the IaW7~
The Washington times., 1908-07-26

Continued on Rssond PaEsA
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-11-10

officials in Topeka for several days,
has returned to his home.
William J. Curtis, travelling passen-
ger agent of the Santa Fe, has gone to
Kansas City and st. Joseph on bust
ness trip.
Although efforts have been made
both by the police force of Kansas
City and the Santa F'e secret service
department no trace has yet been
found of William A. Merrill. the ma
chine shop foreman at Argentine, who
disappeared from his home Octo-
Der Is.
F. H Curry has gone to Arkansas
City where he will become chief clerk
to Master Mechanic Lendrum.
United States Senator Charles Cur
tbs will furnish the next number on the
Y M C. A. entertainment course next
Friday night. He will make an adj
dress on the Philippines.
E. c. Bratten, night ticket clerk at
the depot. has left with Mrs. Bratten
for an extended trip to New Mexico
and California points.
Frank Line has gone to Ration
where he has accepted q, position with
the Santa Fe, and will work in the
construction department.
J. L. Sargent, commercial agent of
the Lake Shore & Michigan Southern,
was a Topeka visitor today.