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Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1913-02-06
bible Publications.

The British and Foreign Bible so
cieties printed 7,394,593 copies Of the
Bible-s68,377 Bibles, 1,584.262 Tesla
ments and 4.S41.8S4 smaller portions
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1913-02-06

that If Matty some day decides to be-
come a club owner Mr.. Whitney will
lend a hand. Mr.. Whitney not only
is one of Americas best polo players,
but also is a boxing enthusiast. When
ever there's big bout here he gem
orally can be found with party of
friends in ringside box.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1913-02-06

lent there than in this country, and
the Chinese are ignorant of the means
by which 1t can be fought. They have
a peculiar belief that little demons in
wade their homes at night and work
harm to them, and to prevent these
imps from gaining access to their
homes they close at night every door
and window sleeping thus shut off
from the air Disease, and particular
ly tuberculosis, breeds rapidly under
such conditions"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-01-22
Fierce Cheese Eaters.

James Oliver Curwood, the novelist
and magazine writer, was aboard the
steamship Megantic, at Montreal, and
just before the vessel left on hel
trip for Liverpool was watching the
loading Of an enormous quantity OF
Canadian cheese. A number of school
teachers were on the boat, bound fol-
Quebec. and these young ladies were
very much interested in the loading
Of the cheese. One of them asked
the writer how many there were.
1.-THE Megantic takes on from $4,000
to $4,000 cheese every trip" he truth
fully informed her.
"How-how many people are there
on board?" she asked.
about 1000 this trip"
For moment the young lady re-
garded him in establishment; then she
looked at the cheese being loaded by
the hundred.
Its truly wonderful" she gasped
~ never would have believed it If ]
had no. seen them with my own two
eyes! And only 1000 people! Good,
ness me, they must be fierce cheese
eaters!"-Judge.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-01-22
FLOATING Dock Risks.

At Lloyd's of late there has been an
unusual amount of business in connec-
tion with the insurance Of floating
docks. Two of these huge structures
one of them with lifting capacity OF
$4,000 tons, built at Birkenhead, and
another of the same size constructed
at Wallsend-are now, to the great re-
lief of underwriters, at their destina-
tion, Portsmouth and Sheerness, re-
spectively. The risk on both was
S2,5O0,O0O, and during the towage OF
each several big reinsurances were ef-
fected at fairly high rates. Prepara-
tions are being made to take the dock
of $4,000 tons, which was ndilt at
Barrow, across the Atlantic to Mon
treal, and three Dutch tugs have been
engaged for the purpose. The policy
at premium of five guineas per cent.
covers s1,25O,000, but some underwrit-
ers, who fear trouble owing to the
prospect Of unfavorable weather con-
ditions, are Offering reinsurance at an
advance of six guineas on the original
figure. On the long voyage the anxiety
of the market Is naturally intense, as
daily reports of the progress made are
of course impossible.-Consular Re-
ports.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-01-22
To Watch Eaypt's Banks.

Lord Kitchener is preparing to in
troduce an innovation in Egypt which
Is also contrary to the practice at
home in Great Britain by establishing
a system Of inspection for banks, both
native and foreign. The rigid govern
mental scrutiny Of banking establish
ments, both state and national, which
prevails in this country. has no coun-
terpart in the United Kingdom.
The Egyptian ministry Of finance,
however, has drafted Law for bank
examinations which Is to be submitted
to the legislative council at it's next
session and will eventually go to the
mixed court for its sanction, 30 that
1t may be applied to foreign banks. In
the meantime, q meeting Of bank
managers is to be convoked at the
ministry Of finance to discuss the de-
tails Of the scheme for: which a spe-
oisl department will be created.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-01-22
The objection of Fritz.

A veteran of more than two score
years Of service in tho wholesale
clothing field relates the following. 1t
proves that entertaining buyers Is by
no means a modern custom, and that
entertainment is not always appreciat-
ed by those who receive it. The scene
is laid in local mems wear house
some 40 years ago. The chief charac-
ters are a salesman and the buyer, a
shrewd merchant tailor named Fritz.
Fritz had come down from his place OF
business that day, and in the morning
had bought, bought carefully, wise
and we'll. Appreciative of his goon
buying, the salesman took Fritz to a
rather elaborate lunch. Returning to
the house, Fritz was shown a bolt of
cloth. He scowled at and fingered it
and, finally, bought it. For the next
hour Fritz continued to look at mer-
chandise, his scowl deepening all the
time. Nothing seemed to please him.
Finally, becoming a little exasperated,
the salesman asked, whats the mat
ter, Fritz? Don't you feel we'll"
Zach, I'm all right" replied the buy
er, "but, since you made up the price
of that fine meal on the first piece you
sold me this afternoon, why keep tack
ing it on to every piece you show?"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-01-22
DID NOT LIKE BRIDGE
PLAIN SPOKEN GUEST TOLD WHY
HE OBJECTED TO IT.
MoIIycoddle Talk and Stereotyped
PiffIe Demanded BY the Rules
Too Much For Him.

A certain large-featured, firm-jawed
man, with views on things, was lin
vited out" the other evening, along
with his wife.
After the hostess had seen to 1t that
her guests were all well enough fed
that they wouldn't have any kick COM
ing, they all crumpled up their nap
kins and filed into the front room.
They had been seated for about
forty-four seconds-frail women In
spacious plush or leather chairs and
the more ponderous men in the party
on delicate little gilt chairs out of a
child's playhouse set-the hostess an
nounced beamingly that they would
''have some bridge" Whereupon she,
assisted by her husband. a docile
looking little party, began to get out
couple of card tables.
We've just enough for two tables" "
The hostess twittered on pleasantly.
Il wonder which of you are the best
pIayers?"
The firm-jawed man had been
watching these moves with patient
resignation.
Pardon me II seem to be casting
wet blanket on the card feature OF
the evenings entertainment" he put
in casually, at this juncture, but /
don't play that bridge game"
"Wh-a.a-t! You don't play bridget"
exclaimed hostess and the rest Of the
guests in unison-just as they might
have said: "And you never eat
food!"
Nope" repeated the flrm-jawed
man. II never learned the game"
"Oh, we'll, but we can soon teach
you"
"Nc. I thank you. The fact Is
don't care to learn-again begging
your pardon for spelling your plans.
You know, l never could stand for the
game on account of the mollycoddle-
ish talk l hear 'em getting of when
they're at it-'Pray do and a lot more
stereotyped, Observation-Disclosures
piffle expressions. So that lets me
out. I won't play any game where
you have to say things just the way
some fellow tells you to in bank. I'd
just as soon play the old reliable safe
and sane croquet or parchesi. If you
want to sit in little game of seven-up
or nosey poker. or some other good
old-fashioned car. game suitable for
playing anywhere from a parlor to a
haymow, III go you, but I'll have to
ask you to cancel any dates for me on
the bridge proposition"
,Whereupon everybody glared at him
the rest of the evening for speaking
his mind so freely, and regarded him
as an altogether impossible" per
son.
But he did not mind. For he was
rewarded with the clear conscience
that goes with having stood by ones
convictions.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-01-22
phosoaraphlna q Tornado.

We frequently hear Of the daring OF
photographers who expose themselves
to real dangers in order to obtain
unique and interesting photographs.
Here 10 an example Of such daring.
Last May q tornado occurred in Okla
homa which devastated section OF
country near Poca City, killing num-
Der off people and destroying much
property. Notice Of the approach OF
the tornado had been telephoned
ahead, which gave an enterprising
photographer the chance to prepare
to record the phenomenon with his
camera. He took the photograph from
a house which lay directly in line with
the approach of the tornado. The Pic
ture clearly shows the funnel-shaped
cloud formation. Immediately on snap
ping the shutter the photographer took
refuge in a cave, and as the tornado
came on it completely demolished the
house from which the picture had been
taken.-Scientific American.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-01-22
Auditors Notice.

All persons owning property of any
kind whatsoever, or in any capacity,
as husband, guardian, executor, ad-
minstrator or trustees are required to
make returns of the same to the Audi
tor under oath within the time men
toned below and the Auditor is requir-
ed by law t. add penalty of so per
cent to all property that is not return
ed on or before the 10Th day of Eebru-
ary in any year. =. s@
All male cirizens between the ages
of 81 and 60 years except those eX-
empt by law a:e deemed taxable polls.
The 50 per cent penalty will be added
for failure to, make returns.
For the conVenience of tax payers,
or my represen- -ative will be at the
following appointed places on the dates
mentioned to receive tax returns:
Roper's, Wedn ,Sday Jan. Is.
Meriwether, Thursday Jan. 16.
Collier, Friday Jan. II.
Red Hill. Saturday Jan. IS.
Clark's Hill Monday Jan. 20.
Modoc, Tuesday Jan. 81.
PerksHiAe,. Wednesday Jan. %.
Plum Branch, Thursday Jan. %.
Morgan's Store, Friday Jan. "a.
Liberty Hill, Saturday Jan. 25.
Cleora, Monday Jan. 27.
Pleasant Lane, Tuesday Jan. 2S.
Meeting Street, Wednesday Jan. 29.
Johnston, Khursday jap. 80.
Herin's Store, Friday Jan. 81.
Trenton, Saturday Feb. l.
The office will be open to receive re-
turns from the first day of January till
the 10th day of February as prescribed
by law.
J. R. ZIMMERMAN,
Auditor, E. G. S. c.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-01-22
Cynical Clrcaeola.

Justice Leyenson of Baltimore 10
Gently raised the alimony rate In his
court on account Of the high cost of
living.
In a discussion of this wise action,
the justice said:
"The women of the land will thank
me, but the men-at least those men
who have marital troubles-w de-
velop cynicism equal to the Circas-
sian proverbs.
There's cynical Circassian prov
erb about marriage that says.
"'The next best thing to no wife ia
a good wife,"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-01-22
PUMA THE FRIEND OF MAN
South American Mountain Lion, Ma
tiyes Say, Will Defend Him
Against Other Animals.

The North American mountain
lion" does not take kindly to cap
tivity or tanning, but the South Amer
lean representative of the species, the
puma, enjoys the title among the
Spanish speaking people of "el amigo
del cristiano," or friend Of the Chris
tian, and many cases are on record
wherein 1t has been made as tame as
domestic cat or dog. The people
believe that not only will 1t In Its
wild state never attack man, but Will
defend him against other animals,
and especially against jaguars.
Felix d'Azara, Spanish naturalist
who spent years in the accumulation
of material for work on natural his
tory, cites many cases known to MIN
CT the tanning of pumas.
The belief of the natives OF South
America that the puma will defend a
human being against any other wild
animal is founded on the fact that IN
any region where two species OF one
genus inhabit the same country they
are usually at enmity; and this being
the case with the puma and the 80
guar, the puma's we'll known 1ndis-
position to attack man, Joined with
it's ferocity toward the jaguar. easily
creates the impression that 1t Is de-
Tending the human being against the
jaguar.
There is story Of Spanish gov.
ernor of Buenos Aires. who once had
a Spanish girl tied to tree In
place infested by jaguars, as punish
ment for visiting the Indians. 1t was
supposed that she would be torn to
pieces by the jaguars before morn
ing. The next day, however, she was
found unharmed, and she ayerred that
a puma had sat by her all night, and
kept the other beasts away. This was
regarded by the people at the time as
q miraculous interposition in the girls
behalf 1t would not be 30 regarded
now. The puma. having no desire to
eat the girl, was simply playing the
part of "the dog in the manger."
In the museum of the Royal College
of Surgeons in London there Is pre-
served the skeleton of puma that
was the property of Edmund kean'.
the tragedian. This animal used to
follow Kean about his house and his
garden, and was even introduced 1nto
his drawing rooms.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-01-22
Tpeasurer's Notice.

The County Treasurer's office will be
open for the purpose of receiving taxes
from the 18th day of October, 1912, to
the 18th day of March, 1913.
All taxes shall be due and payable be-
tween the 18th day of October, 1912,
and December 3lst, 1912.
That when taxes charged shall not
be paid by December 3lst, 1912, the
County Auditor shall proceed to add a
penalty of one per cent for January,
and if taxes are not paid on or before
February 1st, 1918, the County Auditor
will proceed to add two per cent, and
five per cent from 1st of March to the
18th of March. After which time all
unpaid taxes will be collected by the
Sheriff. ~. 49,.
The tax levies for the year 1912 are
Ill
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-01-22

Corporation Purposes 10
All male citizens between the ages of
a years and so years except those ex-
empt by law are liable to poll tax of
One Dollar each. A capitation tax of
so cents each is to be paid on all dogs.
The law prescribes that all male citi-
zens between the ages of 1S and SIS
years must pay $500 communication tax
or work six days on the public roads.
AS this is optional with the individual,
no communication tax is included in the
property tax. So ask for road tax re-
ceipt when you desire to pay road tax.
James T. Minis,
E3 Co. Treas. E. C.
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1913-12-27
D..,,r; local Weather Reports.

grant to the ing is the report of weather
go secured for the week ending De-
-. 40, 1913.
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1913-12-27
Fine Horse Killed.

John Weir, who drives the early
morning express wagon for J. c. Gal
lagher beween the office and the de-
pot, was run into yesterday morning
by someone who was driving rapidly
south on Main stree. and the horse
Weir was driving was so badly injured
that it died few hours later. Weir
was returning from the depot and
at a point on Main street opposite
the Hernleben residence a rig being
driven rapily south collided with him.
One of the shafts of the unknown rig
penetrated the breast of the horse
being driven by Weir nearly foot.
Weir was so excited about the acct
dent to the horse that he failed to
recognize who the driver of the rig
going south was The injured animal
was lead to the Pioneer stable and
the wound dressed as best could be,
but the poor beast died yesterday
forenoon The animal belonged to
Charlie Gallagher and was fine
driving animal.
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1913-12-27
Wabuska Items.

VIM. Stewart, after spending the
summer here, returned to Seattle last
week. His sister Mrs VIM. Penrose,
accompanied him as far as Reno.
James Stice took in the Masonic
celebration at Silver City last Satur-
day evening.
Miss Emma Keefe, Piute woman
living on the Penrose ranch, gave
Christmas presents to several of her
white friends.
A pleasant Christmas Eve was spent
by number of Wabuska people at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs c. M. Nance.
The place was beautifully decorated
with a Christmas tree and bells and
the children received many nice pres
ents.
Fabre and Richards are loading two
cars of barley at Wabuska this week,
which is going to the northern coun-
try on the new Fernley-Lassen branch
road. Looks as though a new market
had opened up for some of our pro-
ducts
We had the pleasure of meeting a
man in Wabuska recently who claimed
to be 80 years old In few minutes
conversation with him as to where
had lived and worked we found he
was mistaken in his age by about a
century, he being 1872 years old if he
had started work at the age of ] years
Can you beat it?
Gallagher school district and Wa
buska district joined in Christmas
tree and entertainment at the Gal
lagher school house on Christmas
Eve. All the pupils acquitted them
selves creditably Mrs. Josie Parker
drilled the Wabuska children in the
absence of their teacher Chester and
Vic Parker took the cake for their
song and dance Santa Claus arrived
rather late, having fallen in ditch on
his way, but made good when he ar
rived He got his feet and breeches
wet and that seemed to embarrass him
some. as his feet had not felt water
for several months.
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1913-12-27
Santa Claus at M. E. Church.

The Methodist Church was crowd
ed last Wednesday evening to await
the arrival of Santa Claus with his
pack of good things for the Sunday
school children. There were songs
and Rotations by the children who
had been under the training of Miss
Svedman. and Mrs. Ebert told de
lightful Christmas story Then Santa
Claus appeared and took from the
big Christmas tree treats for all OF
the Sunday school children as they
were called up by the class, and then
the children present, irrespective OF
whether they belonged to any class
or were members OF the school at all,
were presented with the same kind
of treats as the others. The evening
was a pleasant one, enjoyed by all III
attendance.
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1913-12-27
Social Doings in Silver City.

Mr.. L. Bishop has purchased the
Davis property.
Miss Ethel Walsh is visiting with
her aunt, Mrs. Jolese Lawson.
The Misses Allen, Taylor and Bos-
ton were home for the holidays.
The dance given by the Socialists
last Friday evening was well attended.
Miss Sawin and Ches Taylor came
up from Reno to spend the holidays.
Ernest Gilbert and wife spent
Christmas in Carson with Mrs. Gil
bert's mother
Leavitt Powers came from Yering
ton his week. where he had been Wis
iting for the past month,
Mr.. and Mrs. Jas. Woodbury. are
spending the holidays in Carson. after
which they will sojourn in California
for month or six weeks.
C.. p. Hamilton having graduated
from the University of Nevada as a
mechanical and electrical engineer, is
spending a few weeks at home with
his parents before his departure for
New York
Last Saturday evening Amity Lodge,
of this place, and Valley Lodge, OF
Dayton, held a public installation of
OIIlCeTS. ~ large HulilDcI vi liiNltCu
guests were present and partook OF a
sumptuous banquet, after which games
were INDUCED in until the early morn
ing hours. All present pronounced
the event very enjoyable one.
A Christmas Tree and concert for
the benefit of the children was given
by some of our town people. The
children gave verv creditable per
foramnce A liberal subscription was
donated, with which splendid as
sortment of gifts was purchased.
Young's orchestra, of Virginia City,
furnished the music for the dance.
About II o'clock a luncheon was
served by some of the ladies which
further added to the evenings pleas
ure and success.
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1913-12-27

irrigation purposes on il seeker.
San Francisco, and also Ito to Observer
maintain power plants ana
all over the State San 4
pulled off big business W Piute b,
people lobbied this bill through on Mon
press How big it will take thea m in th,
Die OF other parts of that State " Ehat the
to comprehend. later
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1913-12-27
Hotel Holland Arrivals.

r. Frum. Gardnerville; w. E. Run
dell, Mason; Frank Freitas, Mason
Fred Steur, S. F.; Joey Gallagher,
Rene; Ed. Gallagher, Reno; A, c.
Spencer, Reno; Chas P ley, S. F.;
]. 5. Corecco, Reno; A. N Curay
Reno: Chas. Isaacson, Mason: p E
I.atapie, East Walker; z! T. Carson
Pine Grove; c. Maher, Ludwig; R
Maher, Ludwig; c. D. Long, Hudson
w. Ashton. city; F, A. Allingwool
Wabuska; E. f. Hoff, Ludwig; Dan
Mcleod and wife. Mason Pass; Lou
Ross, city; Fred Steur, city; f: F
Alexander, Reno: James Farrell, Wa,
buska; Rev. ]. Johns, Lovelock; Ear
Wilson, Nordyke; J. l.. Dunn, Nor
dyke; John Conner, Montana Yer
ington; A. J. Vance, Oklahoma City
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1913-12-27
DR.. Hobson's Ointment Heals Eczema

The constantly itching, burning SEN
sation and other disagreeable forms
of eczema, letter, salt rheum and skin
eruptions promptly cured by DR.. Hob
sons Eczema Ointment. Geo w.
Fitch, of Mendoza, ILL.,. says: Il pur-
chased box of DR.. Hobson's Eczema
Ointment Have had eczema ever
since the civil war. have been treated
by many doctors; none have given the
benefit that one box of DR.. Hodson's
Eczema has" Every sufferer should
try it. We're so positive it will help
you that we will guarantee it or mon
ey refunded At all druggists or by
mail SOC. Pfeifer Chemical Co., Phil
adelphia and St. Louis Advt.
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1913-12-27
LITTLE LOCALS

Rev Frank Summers will preach at
the Barrett school house tomorrow
afternoon at 2:3G o'clock.
Piano Tuning and Repairing,
ROBERT MANNERING,
P. 0. Box 1903, Yerington, New.
Mr.. Duck Hunter! Buy a pair of
those lightweight, rubber, hip boots
at Nugent's, Mason. Price, SO per
pair. Advt.
Pure Old McFarren, Mellwood, Old
Crow, Cedar Brook, Hermitage and
Standard Scotch, Irish and Swedish
whikies at the Office Bar.
The subject of the New Year sermon
at the NJ E. Church tomorrow morn
ing will be The Right Estimate of
Time" Everybody is invited.
THE RENO,
North Main Street, Yerington.
Quiet and Home-like,
Clean Rooms-Reasonable Rates
Mrs. Mary Gallagher. Miss Sydie
Gallagher, Joe Gallagher and Ed. Gal
lagher came out from Reno the first
of the week to remain for few days
Be right. Go to Wright Get the
right kind of tonsorial work. Right
III NY iCW oHOP III tHS A>aui on ~
Downey building Right on Main ST.
John Wright.
F. O. Stickney, George Plummer
and John Snyder returned from Car
son Wednesday, in time to be home
for Christmas dinner, after quite
siege of federal Jury duty in Carson.
Miss Anna Adams and Miss Agnes
Joyce, of Peoria, ILL.,, are visiting Mrs.
John Wright. They like Yerington
verv much, and it is not improbable
that they may make this city their
home
There was very little snow on the
streets of Yerington on Christmas
day, the warm sun having dissipated it
the day before, but the hills around
were snow-capped which made the
day seem some like Christmas.
Notice is herbey given that no hunt
ing will be allowed on the Birming-
ham ranch and that any trespassing
will be prosecuted to the full extent
of the law.
Advt. SAUTER BROS.
The dance at the Rink Hall Christ
mas night was very largely attended
and all had a most enjoyable time
The affair was given by the Women OF
Woodcraft and they did nicely hnan-
cially. The supper at the Brooks
Home Cottage was one OF the swell
est culinary connections ever set up IN
Yerington and was partaken OF by
several hundred people.
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1913-12-27
Big Christmas Dinner.

A big Christmas dinner, family re-
union and celebration of the 10th an
niversary of Mrs Henry Pursel. took
place at the home of Melville Pursel
on Christmas day There were 50
people, old and young, who sat at the
tables that were loaded with the big
gest turkey we ever saw and all other
good things that go with Christmas
dinner. Appare ntly everybody had
their appetites 18th them and it will
take some of IT, guests several days
to recover them Everybody congrat-
|, ulated Mrs. Pursel and hoped she
dwould live to see many more such oc-
missions. Mat Penrose, ]. O. Parker
,beAJ. G. Young and their families
With Aamong the guests from Wabuska.