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Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1911-06-15

Her superb composure claimed his
admiration. Absolutely ignorant
though she had been of his proximity,
IDENTIFY alarmed her not at all Still
bending over the lifted foot, she turned
her head slowly and looked up; and
Obi" said a small voice, tinged with
relief. And coolly knotting the laces
again. she sat up. Il didn't hear you,
you know"
Nor l see you," Maitland supple
mented, unblushingly, until a moment
ago. I-er-can l be of assistance p"
Cant you?"
Idiot" said Maitland, severely,
both to and of himself Aloud: 81 think
I can"
Il hope so"-doubtfully. TITS very
unfortunate. was running
rather fast, l suppose. and didn't see
the slope until too late Now" open
ing her hands in a gesture ingenuously
charming with it's suggestion of help
lessness and dependence, 81 don't
know what can be the matter with the
machine"
I'm coming down." announced
Maitland briefly Wait
Thank you, shall"
She laughed, and Maitland could
have blushed for his inanity; happily
he had action to cloak his embarrass-
ment. In a twinkling he was at the
waters edge, pausing there to listen,
with admirable docility, to her plain
tive objection: But you'll get wet
and-and ruin your things. can't
ask that of you
He chuckled, by way of reply, slap
ping CALAMITY into the shadows and
courageously wading out to the side of
the car. Whereupon he was advised in
tones of fiuttered indignation:
You simply wouldn't listen to me!
And l warned you! Now you're soak
ing wet and will certainly catch your
death of cold. and-and what can do?
Truly, l am sorry"
Here the young man lost track of
her remark. He was looking up into
the shadow of the motoring CAD. dis
covering things; for the shadow was
set at naught by the moon luster that
reflected from the surface of the
stream, invested with a gentle and
glamorous radiance the face that bent
above him. And he caught at his
breath sharply, direst fears confirmed:
She was pretty indeed-perilously
pretty. The firm, resolute chin. the
sensitive, sweet line of scarlet Inns.
the straight little nose. the brows del
lcately arched, the large, alert, tawny
eyes with the dangerous sweet shad-
ows beneath, the CLINT as of raw COP
per where her hair caught the light
Maitland appreciated them all far too
well; and clutched nervously the rail
D. the seat, trying to steady himself.
20 re-collect his routed wits and CON
slider sensibly that it all was due to
The magic of the moon, belize; the
w1tchery of this apparition that looked
down into his eyes so gravely.
'Of course" he mumbled. "it's too
beautiful to endure. OF course it will
Ill fade, vanish utterly in the cold
light of day."
Above him, perplexed brows gath
cred ominously. 81 beg pardon?"
"I-er-yes," he stammered at ran
1om.
"You-er-what?
Positively, she was laughing at himl
He, Maitland the exquisite, Mad Matt
and the imperturbable, was being
aughed at by a mere child, girl
scarcely out of her teens. He glanced
upward, caught her eye a-gleam with
nerriment, and looked away with
much vain dignity
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1911-06-15

tanned his own good will. For one lit
tie moment he despised himself hearth
ly-one little moment of clear insight
into self was his. And forthwith he
began to mediate apologies, formu-
lating phrases designed to prove nde-
quate without sounding exaggerated
and insincere.
car, and-through sheer laundering
luck-at once stumbled upon the seat
of trouble-a clogged valve in the car.
bureter. No serious matter; with the
assistance of repair kit more than
commonly complete, he had the valve
clear in jiffy.
News of this triumph he shouted to
the girl, receiving in reply an "Oh,
thank you!" so fervently grateful that
he felt more guilty than ever.
Illuminating unhappily on the end of
contemplated abasement, he waded
round the car, satisfying himself that
there was nothing else out of gear;
and apprehensively cranked up.
Whereupon the motor began to hum
contentedly; all was well. Flushed
with this success, Maitland climbed
aboard and opened the throttle trife.
The car moved. And then, with
swish, a gurgle, and watery whoosh!
1t surged forward, up, out of the river,
calamity up the slope.
At the top the amateur chauffeur
shut down the throttle and jumped
out, turning to face the girl. She was
by the step almost before he could
ar hand to help her in, and as she
laused to render him his due need of
thanks, it became evident that she har-
bored little If any resentment; eyes
shining, face aglow with gratitude,
she dropped him a droll but graceful
courtesy.
You are too good" she declared
with spirit. How can thank your"
You might" he suggested, looking
down into her face from his superior
height, give me bit of lift-just
couple of miles up the road. Though"
he supplemented eagerly. IF you'd
really prefer, l should be only too
happy to drive the car home for your"
Two miles, did you say?"
He fancied something odd in her
tone; besides, the question was super
fiuous. His eyes informed with puz-
element, he replied: why, yes-that
much. more or less. 1 live"
"Of course" she put in quickly, I'll
give you the lift-only too glad. But
as for your taking me home at this
hour, I can't hear of that"
But"
Besides, what would people say?"
she countered, obstinately. "Oh, no."
she decided; and he felt that from this
decision there would be no appeal;
Il couldn't think of interfering with
your arrangements"
Her eyes held his for a single in
slant, instinct with mischief, cleaning
with bewildering light from out face
schooled to gravity. Maitland expe-
rienced a sensation of having grasped
after and missed a subtlety of al
fusion; his wits, keen as they were, re-
coiled, baffied by her finesse. And the
more he OWNED that she was playing
with him, as an experienced swords
man might play with an impertinent
novice, the denser his confusion grew.
But have no arrangements" he
stammered.
(TO BE CONTINUED
USE LEAF AS STIMlII AMT
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1911-06-15
Copyright 1907. The bs-MerriIi Coz
SYNOPSIS.

Mad" Dan Maitland. on reaching his
New York bachelor club met an attrac-
tive young woman at the door. Janitor
O'HaRan assured him no one had been
ans finger prints in dust on his desk.
along with letter from his attorney.
Maitland dined with Bannerman. his at
torney. Dan set out for Greenfelds, to
get his family jewels. During his walk
to the country seat, he met the young
woman in gray. whom he had seen leav-
ing his bachelors club. Her auto had
broken down.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1911-06-15

81 want piece of meat without
any bone, fat or gristle,V said tbe
bride on her first marketing trim 'Ho
Yes, madam" replied The bn+cbor
L would suggest that Won take an
egg" ''u TAKE an
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1911-10-03
FOWLER GIVES UP
INTENDED FLIGHT

After days of vexatious delays and
Intellectual attempts to get across the
Sierra Nevada mountains, Robert c..
Fowler, the young aviator, finally be-
came discouraged and abandoned his
attempt to fly across the continent, in
competition for the Hearst prize Of
$50, 900.
Fowler started from San Francisco
on his long journey on Monday, Sep-
tember IL. Everything went well the
first day and Auburn was reached.
The next morning he started again,
with good prospect of getting over
the mountains, but while passing over
Cole, 33 miles east of Auburn, trouble
was experienced with the elevation
rudder, and he fell to the ground,
wrecking his machine. New parts were
immediately sent for and the machine
was repaired, but it had become so late
in the season by this time that the fall
storms had set in and Fowler found
it inadvisable to attempt further to
cross the mountains. Provided he had
succeeded in getting over, he would
have been unable to reach his desti-
nation in time to secure the prize, as
80 days was the limit, and this time
would have expired on Wednesday Of
next week.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1911-10-03
MAIL SERVICE FOR
WESTERN PACIFIC

Yesterdays Washington press dis
patches state that the Western Pacific
company has agreed to establish mail
service throughout its entire system.
This innovation is the result of per-
sisttent efforts by Senator Nixon. Up
to this time there has been great com
plant by people residing along the
line of the new road. owing to the fact
that no mail was carried by the trains
to local points in the absence of a
specific contract with the government.
The towns of Jungo, Sulphur and
Gerlach, lying to the west Of Winnie
mucca, were started when the Western
Pacific was built and have been entire
ly dependent upon the road for their
mail. When the new line was opened
it carried the mail for these towns
from Winnemucca free of charge and
residents were given satisfactory
service. About five months ago, how
ever, the Western Pacific decided to
assume the responsibility no longer,
and arrangements were made by Post
master Rogers, of this place, with the
Globe Express company, to handle the
mail, patrons Of the several postofices
mentioned bearing the expense.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1911-10-03
OF INTEREST TO RESIDENTS OF
HUMBOLDT COUNTY

John J. Quirk, of Reno, is in our
community, interviewing the business
interests with regard to the new
State Survey Chart of Nevada and
California.
Mr.. Quirk is in competition with one
other representative of his company
in Nevada, as well as several in Cali
fornia, in regard to the number of peo-
pie who can be interested in the work
As there is valuable scholarship of
fered by the company for the best eff
fort as well as cash bonus, it Is
to be hoped that the people of this
section will give him as good sendof
as did the Bid Meadow valley.
From the fact that his chart w
fiji a longfelt want, Mr.. ou'rk f"n'
that his efforts in this commnrit-
should meet with as good success ae
they did in other places, density of
population considered
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1911-10-03
SUMMARY Of SEP
TENDER WEATHER

Last month was the coolest Septem-
Der since that of 1901, and there are
but two cooler Septembers during the
33 years of record. The mean tempera-
ture was 56 degrees, or AS degrees be-
low normal. The highest was SO de-
grees on the 1st and the lowest 26 de-
grees on the 9th. Temperatures be-
low freezing occurred on the 9th,
18th, Is, 10th, 20, 27, 2Sth and Goth.
Tender plants were killed and the 9th
and all vegetation was killed on the
18th. The highest temperature ever re.
corded in September was "a degrees in
four diffrent years; the lowest was 1d
degrees in 1895.
The only rainfall was trace on the
5th. There are but four Septembers of
record when no rain was recorded and
three with over an inch. The normal
amount is "a inch.a
The prevailing wind direction was
southwest with the average movement
The highest recorded velocity during
the month was 80 miles per hour from
the southwest on the afternoon of the
25th.
Normal conditions prevailed as re-
CARDS cloudiness and sunshine, there
being Is clear days, seven partly
cloudy days and five cloudy days, with
IS per cent of the possible amount OF
sunshine.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1911-10-03
THE FIRST MONUMENT
TO WASHINGTON

The first monument erected in Amer
lea to the memory of George Wash
ington is to be rebuilt and preserved,
if Congressman ID. j. Lewis of the
Sixth Maryland district can secure the
appropriation for which he will ask
congress. The monument is on the
South mountain. above Boonsboro, and
overlooks the Cumberland valley. 1t
was erected in the first years of the
past century by the citizens of Boons-
boro, and it's location is on a lofty
cliff above the village. In 1882 it VISA
improved and increased in height. In
1882 the native stone with which it
was built had fallen apart until but
ten feet of it remained standing. Then
the Odd Fellows of Boonsboro sub
'cribed money to rebuild it, and it was
again raised to fifty feet and sur
mounted by an iron tower with steps.
1t was nearly destroyed some years
ago by bolt of lightning. There has
been formed an association for the
purpose of again rebuilding it, and,
maintaining it.-Philadelphia North
American.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1911-10-03
LOCAL STRIKE SIT
UATION UNCHANGED

The strike situation in Sparks yes
terday developed no trouble nor prom
Use of any, says the Reno Journal.
Peace brooded above the shops like q
spirit, and beyond something in the
appearance akin to deserted village,
no one would know that there was a
great industrial war on in railroad
circles with one of the backgrounds
there.
Rumors were waited about the
streets but those that promised inter
esting disclosures failed to material
ize. Their origin was as mysterious as
their exit. One to the effect that there
had been some violence, was early run
down and disproved. Another that the
railroad men were about to join hands
with the shopmen and leave cab and
switch lock and uniform of authority,
did not bring forth anything that in
dicated any such purpose. Trains went
through in the usual way, being iced
and creased by the temporary force
gotten together. No new arrivals are
on the scene. If there are strike
breakers coming, no one has announced
them. The railroad officials make no
statement concerning breakers.
The officials seem to place some hope
on the possibility that the men who
walked out will return to work on
Wednesday at noon in answer to the
offer sent by letter. The men, how
ever, claim they will not take advan-
tage of the offer, nor will they be
frightened by the threat of exile hence
forth for their action.
There was a well-attended meeting
of strikers yesterday afternoon but
the subject of discussion or plan Of ac-
tion has not been made public.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1911-10-03
MAKE YOUR WANTS KNOWN
THROUGH THE SILVER STATE

Last Friday Mrs. s. E. Stewart lost
a valuable gold watch, with a fob and
diamond set locket, on the streets of
Winnemueca. She inserted small ad-
vertisemnt in Saturdays Silver State,
giving a description of the property
and offering a reward for the return of
same. At 'clock Sunday morning
w. G. Lehr, stranger in town, walk
ed into the Silver State office with the
watch and was paid substantial sum
for his trouble. This case is cited for
the purpose Of illustrating the fact
that advertising in the columns of this
paper brings results.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1911-10-03
TAX mortgages
AT HALF face Value

Chairman Haviland, Commissioners
Stoker and Bradshaw met yesterday
as a board of equalization. At the
meeting of the board, held on Septem-
Der 16, Clerk Davey was instructed to
notify all holders of mortgages resid-
ing within the county to be present
yesterday and show cause why they
should not be added to the assessment
roll. The result was that a large num-
ber of owners of these securities were
in attendance. 1t is claimed that q
law passed by the last legislature pro-
vides that mortgages shall be assessed
to the holders, and the amount deduct
ed from the assessed valuation of the
property.
However, it was shown that several
counties of the state had disregarded
the new law, and the board wrestled
with the proposition until nearly mid
night. AS yesterday was the last day
for equalizing assessments, and it was
evidently physical impossibility to
make the necessary changes before
midnight, at IL o'clock last evening
the board decided to assess all unsatis-
fed mortgages owned by residents of
the county at so per cent of their face
value for this year.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1911-10-03
HOTEL LAFAYETTE ARRIVALS

c. r. Webster, Gerlach.
s. S. Oakley, city,
E. M. Wilson, San Francisco.
w. s. Boyd, city.
H. B. Jackson and wife, New York
James A. Burke, Reno.
Geo. Kafader, Reno.
d. Bytton, New York.
H. S. Tanner, Salt Lake.
s. E. Andrews, Lovelock.
John t. Rogers, National
A. O. Donaldson, National.
Mrs. j. O'Kane, Lovelock.
f. M. Lee, Reno
w. s. Woodruff, st. Louis.
w. d. Braden, San Jose.
J. P. Braden, San Jose.
Geo. Mathewson, Delta.
j. T. Long, Ogden.
Geo. Bartlett, Reno.
Chas, Friedhott, Reno.
H. j. Conlin and wife, Idaho.
J. G. Taylor, Lovelock.
l. Greilich, Lovelock.
]. s. Rawlins, San Francisco.
M. Ivan Dow, Boston.
w. H. Gillard, Maduma
w. II. Goodin, Reno.
C. w Wright and wife, San Fran
cisco
w. c. Crawford, San Francisco.
DIR. f. f. Rathbun, Sparks
s. G. Mollin, Golconda.
p. H. Wolf, Lovelock.
s. f. Havener. Elko
w. Paul, Sheridan.
F. M. Manson, Reno
Geo. Stall, Mazuma.
Geo. II. Brown and wife, Salt Lake
j. 4. Cate, Denver.
Wilbert r Howell, Elko.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1911-10-03
GREAT CONFUSION RESULTS
FROM DIFFERENCE IN TIME

Local railroad officials state that
great confusion is the result of the diff
ference between railroad and town
time. Passengers missing their trains
is of daily occurance and the travelling
public, as well as railroad officials, are
placed to great inconvenience. 1t
would seem that the task of remedying
existing conditions lies entirely with
the people of Winnemucca, as they can
set their time an hour ahead, to con
form with the railroads, while it is
absolutely an impossibility for the lat
ter to make any change.
1t now seems probable that within
a short time interested parties will cir
culate petition, asking citizens to
join in movement to make the cor
rection.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1911-10-03
FORMER LOCAL BUSINESS MAN
RETURNS FOR A VISIT

w. S. Oakley formerly of the firm
of Sorenson 4 Oakley, proprietors Of
the Elite, returned Sunday morning
from Salt Lake City, where he is at
present residing with his family. Mr.
Oakley states that since leaving here
he has seen no better town than Win
nemucca, for its size, and regrets hav-
ing left.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1911-10-03
BAPTIST SERVICES TONIGHT
AT THE M. e. CHURCH

! expect to be in Winnemucca to
hold services in the Methodist church,
Tuesday evening, Oct. 3, at 1880 p. m.
The subject of this discourse will be
"The Church, the Body Of Christ. I"
The public is cordially invited. There
will be meeting of the ladies the
same afternoon at Mrs. A. C. Fish
burns home at 2:30. All ladies inter
ested in organizing to promote the
work of the kingdom are requested to
be present.
WILBERT r. HOWELL,
Baptist Pastor Evangelist.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1911-10-03
FORMER RESIDENTS VISITING
RELATIVES AND FRIENDS

Last week Mr.. and Mrs. G.. N. Shall
lenberger, of Redlands, California,
came to Nevada, the former coming
direct to Winnemucca and the latter
stopping off at Reno for a few days.
visit with friends. Saturday evening
Mrs. Shallenberger joined her husband
here and they will spend few weeks
among their relatives and many
friends in this county, where they re-
sided for many years before going to
California.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1911-10-03
FINAL ACCOUNT IN
VALUABLE LOvELOCK ESTATES

Yesterday two petitions were heard
bv Judge Ducker for final accounting
and distribution of Lovelock estates.
The first was that Of Alex Borland, de-
ceased, John G.. Taylor administrat,-.
The second was the estate Of J,hn
O'Kane, deceased, Mary A. O'Kan. ,
administrators. District Attorney Cal
laAaa was tAs attorney h beth casss.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1911-10-03
WELL-KNOWN MINING OPE-
RATOR RETURNS FROM IDAHO

George Blaine, who recently dispos-
ed of the "Silver Shield" group of
claims. situated near Golconda, has re-
turned from a trip to idaho, where he
went to look over the mining situation.
Mr.. Blaine states that he found moth
ing that looked as well to him as Hum
boldt county, and that he accordingly
returned.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1911-10-03
FROM TEN-DAY
TRIP TO ONTARIO, ORE.

Gus Goldberg, Of the Goldberg
Staunton Saddlery company, returned
this morning from ten-day trip to his
former home at Ontario, Oregon. He
reports that the city and surrounding
country has developed very rapidly
during the past year.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1911-10-03
FROM PURCHASING
CHRISTMAS STOCK OF JEWELRY

Frank Krenkel, of the well-known
local jewelry firm of Krenkel & Bosch,
returned Sunday afternoon, via the
Western Pacific, from San Francisco,
where he purchased a full line of
watches, diamonds, silverware and
jewelry. While the stock was pur-
chased with view to supplying the
holiday trade, it has commenced to ar
rive and will be sold at any time at
lowest possible prices.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1911-10-03
CAMP ToBIN OPERATOR VISITS
TOWN FOR SUPPLIES

w. s. Hill, the wellknown Camp
Tobin mining operator, is in town to-
day, Quitting for the winter. He re-
ports the camp in flourishing condi-
ton, with indications that a profitable
winters work will be accomplished.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1911-10-03
PRELIMINARY HEARING OF
ALLEGED FORGER TOMORROW

John Doyle, charged with having
attempted to pass forged check on
w. H. Forquer last Thursday after
noon, will be given preliminary ex
animation before Judge Dunn at IL
clock tomorrow morning.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1911-10-03

Mr.. and Mrs. Richard Bergwin, who
were married at Reno last week, have
rented the Akin residence on West
Second street, and ar now f"at home
to their many friends.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1911-10-03
SPRINGS NOW
HAS A DISTRICT SCHOOL

One Of G. T. Smiths buildings in
the Laurel section of Barrett Springs
has been fitted up for temporary use
as a schoolhouse and Miss Lillian
Wuertele has taken charge as teacher.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1911-10-03
NEW POOL TABLES FOR HOTEL
LAFAYETTE BAR ROOM

Today a new 15-ball pool table,
manufactured by the Brunswick Bake
Contender company, is being set up in
Tie Hotel Lafayette bar room.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1911-10-03
LOADING WOOL TODAY
FOR THE BOSTON MARKET

Today the First National bank is
loading two ears of wool at the West
ern Pacific station, for shipment to
Eisemann Bros, Boston.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1911-10-03
Situation at INLAY.

The Southern Pacific shop employees
at INLAY all walked out at the appoint
ed hour, but the situation is reported
as being quiet, with no disorder of any
kind.
Special Officer Rich, who was in
town Saturday, engaged two watchmen
to guard the company's property at
INLAY and two for this place during
the continuance of the strike.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1911-10-03
MINING MAN
RETURNS FROM SALT LAKE

c. p. Crawford, who recently secured
an option on the Mayflower mine from
E. Reinhart & Co., returned this morn.
ing from Salt Lake City.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1911-10-03

James Douglas has established the
ssScotch" bakery in the Robins build
ing, on Bridge street.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1911-10-03
new TRACK FOR
". P. SCALES

Today Engineer Duckworth, of the
Western Pacific, is stalking out new
track for the scales situated in the
Western Pacific yards.