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Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1913-08-16

\ recent issue OF the San Diego
Union contains the following boost
ior Nevada;
\ Union reporter ran across SanH
Davis in the rotunda OF the l.. S
Grant hotel last evening and jumped
OF the Nevada editor for something
regarding his mission to San Diego.
Davis said he had merely made a
flying trip from Los Angeles to pass
Sunday with Irwin Lewis. his son-in-
law, and declined to be interviewed.
1t did not take much pumping. how
ever. to learn that Sam regarded Ne
vada aS the state of the greatest pos
sib'lities OF any place in the world
and he finally opened up with some
real conversation.
II have lived in Nevada about for
ty years and have never had the
slightest inclination to live elsewhere.
The splendid climate, the cool nights.
the freedom from malaria and the
dry atmosphere naturally make the
state ideal, From a great mining
country turning out hundreds OF mil
hons OF precious metal, it has be
come a great agricultural state and
furnishing the mutton. beef and wool
for the outside world. The water
problem is fast being solved by the
sinking OF artc,ian wells and cleo
tric power Is fast covering the state.
The ranchers find that II i, cheaper
To pump water by electricity from
underground supplies than it used 20
be to maintain bitches and run law
suits over riparian rights.
Nevada has appropriated $4,000
ior your exposition in 1915 and will
make an exhibit that will be credita-
bic one in every way. We have in
the last few years had considerable
interchange i'll trade with southern
California and we are deiSrous OF
maintaining the friendly relations
thus established.
I'VE sell good many OF our pro-
duct, in this vicinity and buy large
volumes Of supplies Tor the numerous
minin camps i'll southern Nevada.
at j. generally understood that
Nevadans trading with this section
get fair treatment and full value for
their money,
Nevada elected its last United
States Senator by popular vote and
j. one OF the first states III the union
to adopt that plan. The sasebrush
state is progressive III everything in
cluding its politics, The days OF the
old fashioned sack fight with $50
pieces strewu all over the country
are past in the sagebrush state. The
last legislature amended the divorce
law so that years residence is re
quired the same as i'll other states.
and the wild cat stock schemes have
gone to the scrap heap along with
the divorce colony.
The regulation OF government at.
fairs j. now largely III the hands oi
the commits sions and they are all
giving q good account OF themselves.
"The railway commission during
the last few years has won many im-
portant cases and il has been dis
covered that the best lawyers that the
big corporations have been able tN
bring into the cases tried before the
Nevada commission have not been
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1913-08-16

PHILADELPHIA PaD, August
l6-COl jGeorge A. linn assumed
charge OF the river Improvements
here today, succeeding Col Joseph
F. Kuhn, transferred to Washington
barracks and engineer school.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1913-08-16
TO THE VALLEY

Mike Fay, the up valley farme~,
house builder and all round hustler,
was a through passenger this morn
ing. He is busy erecting a new home
son Valley.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1913-08-16
BIG CELEBRATION

CHICAGO, August l6-Chicagp
began today the celebration OF Per
~ Centennial Week" with the arri-
val OF Perrys flagship Niagara( rails
ed from Lake Erie, accompanied by
eight war vessels.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1913-08-16
CAMPERS

The auto don seem to be the only
thing in camping way this season.
During the week it is safe to say
that dozen camping parties with
horses, mule, and even tiny burros.
have spent the day in and about this
section. The roads have been kept
rather warm all summer.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1913-08-16
ON A VISIT

Ernest Harris, who is spending
his vacation in Carson, left for Gold
Hill thi, morning where he will
spend a few days with his mother.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1913-08-16
ON A VISIT

Mr.. and Mrs. Bell .of Renc were
among the incomers TIN, morning,
and will visit with relatives in this
city
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1913-08-16

Everything IN season at the 1Bol
Ton Candy Store. M
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1913-08-16

Get the habit and go to the Grand
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1913-10-17
HOLD RECORD FOR FASTING
Two Eccentric EnsIishmen Who Prae-
tieed Self-Deniai Through Many
Years of Their Lives.

The most persistent faster OF all
time was probably Roger Crabb. who
lived in the time of the common
wealth
In order to carry out his ideas most
effectually he sold off his stock in
trade. distributed the proceeds among
the poor and took up his residence in
a hut near Ickenham. where he lived
on three farthings week.
Instead of strong drinks and
Wines" says the eccentric Roger. u
give the old man a cup of water and
instead of roast mutton and rabbit |
give him broth thickened with bran
and pudding made with bran and
turnip leaves chopped together"
Vigorous health was the result. says
the London Chronicle, but his Austen
ton from food was regarded with
such suspicion that on one occasion
he narrowly escaped being burned
alive as a wizard.
Another famous hermit who man
aged tn reduce diet to very simple
proportions was James Lucas, with
whom many of us are doubtless
familiar as Mr.. Mopes in Charles
Dickens Tom Tiddler'D Ground ="
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1913-10-17
SIGNATURES on PAINTINGS.

Experts rarely rely on signatures
alone to determine the authenticity of
an old painting, but trust rather to
their knowledge of the painters tech
nique. Sometimes the painters name
is found in a conspicuous place, as,
for instance, in Raphael's "Sposalizo"
at Milan.
Proud of having surpassed his mas
ter the youthful genius wrote on a
frieze in the very center of the can
vas, Raphael Urbinas."
Reynolds hardly ever signed his
work. But upon the completion of the
portrait of Mrs. Siddons as THE Trag-
ic Muse" he wrote his name large on
the gold embroidery of her dress. He
was unable, he said. ito resist the
temptation of sending my name to pos
terity on the hem of your garment"
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1913-10-17
A FOOD DRINK
Which Brings Daily Enjoyment.
A lady doctor writes. .

Though busy hourly with my own
affairs, will not deny myself the pleas
ure OF taking a few minutes to tell of
my enjoyment daily obtained from my
morning cup of Postum. 1t is food
beverage, not an irritant like coffee.
began to use Postum years ago,
not because | wanted to. but because
coffee, which l dearly loved. made my
nights long weary periods to be dread
ed and uniting me for business during
the day.
On advice of friend, / first tried
Postum, making 1t carefully as sug-
gested on the package. AS | had al
ways used cream and no sugar. l
mixed my Postum so. 1t looked good,
was clear and fragrant, and it was a
pleasure to see the cream color it as
my Kentucky friend wanted her cof-
lee TO look-like a new saddle
Ihen tasted it critically, for had
tried many substitutes for coffee. |
was pleased, yes. satisfied with my
fostum In taste and effect, and am yet.
Deing constant user of it all these
years. continually assure my friends
and acquaintances that they will like it
In place of coffee, and receive benefit
from It's use. l have gained weight,
can sleep and am not nervous"
Name given by Postum Co, Battle
Greek, Mich. Write for the little book.
The Road to Wellville."
Postum comes in two forms:
Regular Postum-must be well
boiled.
Instant Postum is a soluble powder.
A teaspoonful dissolves quickly in a
cup OF hot water and, with cream and
sugar. makes a delicious beverage In
stantly. Grocers sell both kinds.
There's reason" for Postum.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1913-10-17

approval, then gave him a little sting
to bring him to life. you are pretty
old. not to be married." she remarked.
81 hope you won't find some woman to
put an end to your high intentions.
but men generally do. Men fall in
love. and when they finally pull them
selves out, they've lost sight of the
shore they were headed for"
A slight color stole to Abbott's face.
In fact, he was rather hard hit This
wandering child was no doubt a witch.
He looked in the direction of the tent.
as II to escape the weaving of her
magic. But he only said, THAT sounds
-er-practical."
YES" said Fran, wondering who
the woman" was. "if you can't be
practical, there's no use to be. Well.
can see you now. at the head of
some university-you'll make it. be.
cause you're SO much like me. Why.
when they first began teaching me to
feed Good gracious! What am !
talking about?" She hurried on. as
If to cover her confusion. But |
haven't got as far in books as you
have. so I'm not religious
Books aren't religion" he remon.
strated. then added with unnecessary
gentleness. Little Nonpareili What
an ideal"
Yes. books are" retorted Fran,
shaking back her hair. swinging her
foot, and twisting her body inpatient
ly That's the only kind of religion
know anything about-iust books.
Just doctrines; what you ought to be-
lieve and how you ought to act-all
nicely printed and bound between COW
ers. Did you ever meet any religion
outside of a book, moving up and
down, going about in the open?"
He answered in perfect confidence,
"Mr. Gregory lives his religion daily
the kind that helps people. that makes
the unfortunate happy"
Fran was not hopeful We'll. I've
come all the way from New York to
see him. l hope he can make me
happy. I'm certainly unfortunate
enough. I've got all the elements he
needs to work on"
From New York;" He considered
the delicate form, the youthful face,
and whistled. "Will you please tell
me where your home is. Nonpareil ?"
She waved her arm inclusively
America. / wish 1t were concentrat-
ed in some spot, but it's just spread
out thin under the Stars and Stripes
My country's about all / have" She
broke of with a catch In her voice
she tried to laugh. but It was no use
Suddenly It came to Abbott Ashton
that he understood the language OF
moon, watching woods. meadow-lands.
even the gathering rain-clouds, all
spoke Of the universal brotherhood OF
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1913-10-17
IS CHILD CROSS,
FEVER|SH, SICK
Look, Mother! If tongue is
coated, give "California
Syrup of Figs"

Children love this fruit laxative"
and nothing else cleanses the tender
stomach, liver and bowels SO nicely.
A child simply will not stop playing
to empty the bowels, and the result ID
they become tightly clogged with
waste, liver gets sluggish. stomach
sours, then your little one becomes
cross, half-sick. feverish. don't eat,
sleep or act naturally, breath is bad,
system full Of cold, has sore throat,
stomach-ache or diarrhoea. Listen,
Mother! See If tongue is coated. then
give teaspoonful of California
Syrup of Figs" and in a few hours all
the constipated waste, sour bile and
undigested food passes out of the sys-
tenn, and you have well child again.
Millions Of mothers give California
Syrug of Figs" because it is perfectly
harmless; children love it, and it new
er fails to act on the stomach. liver
and bowels.
Ask at the store for 50-cent bottle
Of California Syrup of Figs" which
has full directions for babies, children
Of all ages and for grown-ups plainly
printed on the bottle. Adv. -,
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1913-10-17

"If you're in trouble" he exclaimed.
you've sought the right helper in Mr..
Gregory. He's the richest man in the
county. yet lives SO simply. SO fru-
gally-they keep few servants-and
all because he wants to do good with
his money. think Mr.. Gregory is one
of the best men that ever lived"
Fran asked with simplicity. Great
church worker?"
Hes as good as he Ia rich. He
never misses a service. I can't eive
the time to It that he does-to the
church. mean; l have the ambition
to hold. one day. q chair at Yale or
Harvard-that means to teach in a
university" he broke OF. in explana-
ton.
you see." with deprecatory
smile, 81 want to make myself felt in
the world"
Fran's eyes shone with an unspoken
"Hurrah!" and as he met her gaze, he
felt thrill of pleasure from the i'm
preston that he was what she want
ed him to be.
Fran allowed his soul to bathe a
while In divine eyebeams OF flattering
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1913-10-17

Lucas lived mainly upon bread and
penny buns, though to these were
added at times eggs and herrings and
gin. A basket slung from the roof
out OF reach of the rats served him as
larder. and he abjured washing, all
furniture and clothes. wrapping him
self in an old blanket.
generosity with gin made him the
friend of all the tramps in the king
dom and eventually he had to employ
two armed watchmen to protect him
from their attentions. A hermit with
bodyguard is something of a para.
dOx
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1913-10-17
Didn't Quite Understand.

At a draper's shop they employed
small boy to run errands. The other
day, while he was waiting in the shop,
a lady came in and asked the assist
ant for yard of silk.
When 1t was placed before her she
exclaimed:
"Oh, really. must be mad: want
muslin"
On hearing this the boy rushed out
of the shop. and, seeing a policeman
across the way, ran up to him, shout
ing:
Come over here. There's woman
in our shop gone mad. She wants
muzzling!"-London Tit-Bits.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1913-10-17

| man with nature; brotherhood in
cluding the most ambitious superin.
| tendent of schools and a homeless
Nonpareil; a brotherhood to be con-
frmed by the clasping of sincere
hands. There was danger in such a
confirmation. for 1t carried Abbott be
yond the limits that mark superin-
tendent's confines.
AS he stood on the bridge, holding
Fran's hand in a warm and sympa-
thetic pressure, he was not unlike one
on picket-service who slips over the
trenches to hold friendly parley with
the enemy. Abbott did not know there
was any danger in this brotherly
handclasp: but that was because he
could not see feshy and elderly lady
slowly coming down the hill. AS su-
perintendent, he should doubtless have
considered his responsibilities to the
public; he did consider them when the
lady, breathless and severe. ap-
preached the bridge. while every
pound OF her ample form cast its
weight upon the seal of her disapprov-
ing. low-voiced and significant. Good
evening, Professor Ashton"
Fran whistled
The lady heard, but she swept on
without once glancing back. There
was in her none of that saline ten
dency that made of Lot widower:
the lady desired to see no more.
Fran opened her eyes at Abbott to
their widest extent. as she demurely
asked. How cold is 1t? My Their
mometer is frozen"
The young man did not betray un-
easiness, though he was really
alarmed. for his knowledge of the
fieshy lady enabled him to foresee
gathering clouds more sinister than
those overhead. The obvious thing
to be done was to release the slender
hand; he did SO rather hastily.
Have got you into trouble?" Fran
asked, with her elfish laugh. IF SO,
well be neighbors. for that's where
live. Who was she?"
Miss Sapphira Clinton" he an
swered as, by a common impulse. they
began walking toward Hamilton Greg
ory's house. Bob Clinton's sister,
and my landlady." The more Abbott
thought of his adventure, the darker
1t grew: before they reached their des-
tination 1t had become a deep gray
DO you mean the Brother Clinton
that couldn't get through"
Yes He's the chairman Of
the School Board"
"Ah!" murmured Fran comprehend
ingly. At Gregory's gate. she said.
Now you run back to the tent and
I'll beard the lion by myself. 1 know
1t has sharp teeth, but guess 1t won't
bite me. Do you try to get back to
the tent before the meetings over
Show yourself there. Parade up and
down the aisles."
He laughed heartily. all the sorrier
for her because he found himself in
trouble.
ut was fun while it lasted, wasn't
it," Fran exclaimed. with a sudden
gurgle.
Part of it was" he admitted
"Good-by, then, little Nonpareil."
He held out his hand.
No. sirl" cried Fran. clasping her
bands behind her. That's what got
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1913-10-17
He Obeyed.

Willie was struggling through the
story in his reading lesson. mo, said
the captain" he read, at was not
sloop. 1t was larger vessel. BY the
rig judged her to be a-a.a-a-"
The word was new to him.
"Barque." supplied the teacher.
Still Willie hesitated.
"Barque!" repeated the teacher, this
time sharply.
Willie looked as though he had not
heard Alright. Then with an appre-
hensive glance around the class he
shouted:
"Bow-wowi"
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1913-10-17
coffins Many Centuries Old

Two tiny cofiins have recently been
found In the monastic burial ground
OF Peterborough. Northampton. Eng.
land. and have been placed in Peter.
borough cathedral. They are said to
be the coffins Of the twin children of
king Canute. who were drowned in
Whittlesey Mere as they were cross.
ing to be educated at Peterborough
abbey.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1913-10-17
CHAPTER ~.
The Woman Who Was Not Mrs. Greg

The Woman Who Was Not Mrs. Greg
ory.
Hardly had Abbott Ashton disap-
peared down the village vista Of moon
light and shadow-patches. before
Fran's mood changed. Instead OF
seeking to carry out her threat OF
boarding the lion in the den. she sank
down on the porch-steps. gathered her
knees in her arms. and stared straight
before her.
Though OF skillful resources. of Inn
pregnable resolution. Fran could be
Respondent to the bluest degree; and
though competent at the clash. she
often found herself purpling On the
eve of the crisis. The moment had
come to test her fighting qualities. yet
she dropped despondently.
Hamilton Gregory was coming
through the gate. AS he halted in sur
prise. a black shadow rose slowly.
wearily. He. little dreaming that he
was confronted by shadow from the
past, saw in her only the girl who
had been publicly expelled from the
tent
The choir-leader had expected his
Homecoming to be crowned by a
vision very different. He came up
the walk slowly. not knowing what to
say. She waitei. outwardly calm. in
wardly gathering power. White-hot
action from Fran, when the iron vas
to be welded. Out OF the deepening
shadows her will leaped keen as a
blade
She addressed him. Good evening.
Mr.. Gregory"
expressed not only general 1isap-
proval of all girls who wander away
from their homes in the night. but an
especial repugnance to one who could
laugh during religious services. DO
you want to speak to me. child?"
Yes The word was almost a
whisper. The sound of his voice had
weakened her.
What do you want?" He stepped
up on the porch. The moon had van
ished behind the rising masses of
storm-clouds. not to apl,nar again. but
the light through the glass door re-
vealed his poetic features. Flashes Of
lightning as yet faint but rapid in re-
of a young man. Fran remained ST.
lent. moved more than she could have
thought possible. He stared intently,
but under that preposterous hat she
was practically invisible. save as a
black shadow. He added again. with
growing impatience. What do you
want?"
His unfriendliness gave her the spur
she needed. Il want a home" she
said decidedly.
Hamilton Gregory was seriously dis
turbed. However evil-disposed, the
waif should not be left to wander aim
lessly about the streets. OF the three
hotels in Littleburg. the cheapest was
not overly particular. He would take
her there. DO you mean to tell me-"
he temporized. that you are abso-
lutely alone?'
Fran's tone was little hard, not
because she felt bitter. but lest she
betray too great feeling, Absolutely
alone in the world"
(TO BE CONTINIrED,
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1913-10-17

thetically. 1t was just the manner she
liked best-gay. frank. and little
mischievous. Abbott" she repeated;
wells that all?"
Ashton is the balance; Abbott
Ashton. And yours7"
The rest OF mine is Nonpareil-
funny name, isn't itl-Frau Nonpa-
reil. 1t means Fran, the small type;
or Fran who's unlike everybody else;
or-oh, there are lots OF meanings to
me. Some and ono. some anothar.
some never understand"
1t was because Abbott Ashton was
touched that he spoke lightly;
what . very young Nonparan to
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1913-10-17
CHAPTER IiI-contInued.

CHAPTER lII-Contlnueo.
The young man was astonished.
Didn't you see him in the tent. lead
Ing the choir?"
He has a house in town." Fran
said timidly. 81 don't want to bother
him while he is in his religion.
want to wait for him at his house.
on she added earnestly. IF you
would only show me the way"
Just as II she did not know The
vayI
Abbott Ashton was now completely
At her mercy. $50 you know Brother
Gregory. do your" he asked. as he
led her over the stiles and down the
wagon-road.
Never saw him in my life" Fran
replied casually. She knew how to
say 1t prohibitivefy. but she purposely
left the bars down. to find out If the
young man WAS what she hoped.
And he was. He did not ask a
question. They sought the grass
grown path bordering the dusty road;
AZ they ascended the hill that shut
out a view of the village. to their ears
came the sprightly Twentieth Century
hymn. What change had come over
Ashton that the song now seemed as
strangely out of keeping as had the
peacefulness of the April night when
he first left the tent7 He felt the
prick of remorse because in the midst
Of nature, he had SO soon forgotten
about souls
Fran caught the air and softly sang
I'VE reap what we SOW"
''Don't!" he reproved her. Child.
that means nothing to you"
''Yes. 1t does. too" she returned.
rather impudently. She continued TO
sing and hum until the last note was
smothered in her little nose. Then he
spoke: "However-it means differ
ent thing to me from what 1t means
10 the choir"
He looked at her curiously. How
different?" he smiled.
ITO me, 1t means that We really do
reap what we SOW. and that II you've
done something very wrong in the
past-ugh! Better look out-trouble's
coming. That's what the song means
TO me-"
And will you kindly tell me what 1t
means to the choir?"
Yes, tell you what It means to
the choir. It means sitting on benches
and singing, after a sermon; and 1t
means a tent. and great evangelist
and celebrated soloist-and then go
ing home to act as II 1t wasn't So"
Abbott was not only astonished. but
pained. Suddenly he had lost No
body's little GIRL" to be confronted by
an elish spirit of mischief He asked
with constraint, Did this critical at
titude make you laugh out. in the
tent?"
''I wouldn't tell you why laughed"
Fran declared. for a thousand dol
lars. And I've seen more than that
In my day"
They walked on. He was silent, she
impenetrable. At last she said. in
changed voice. my names Fran.
What's yours?"
He laughed boyishly. Mines Alb
bott"
His manner made her laugh sympa-
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1913-10-17
To Please the Ladies'.

Are you strict with lady Snug
glers?"
"Oh, no." answered the customs in
spector. I'VE always let them Snug
gle in few cigarettes or a cake or
two OF foreign soap"
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1913-10-17
Landscape Would Be Hazy.

Il wonder why it is that joy rides
are always taken at night?"
Chiefly, / suspect, because the per-
son who is in the mood for joy ride
is seldom in a condition to view the
scenery"
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1913-10-17
Wronu Estinat.

They say one per cent. OF all the
money in the country is put in auto.
mobiles"
Don't you believe it. There ia
more scent than that In the gasol,n,
nlon~-
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1913-10-17
synopsis.

Fran arrives at Hamilton Gresory's
home in Littleburg. but finds him absent
conducting the choir at a camp meeting.
She repairs thither in search of him,
laughs during the service and IL asked 70
leave. Abbott Ashton, superintendent -
schools. escorts Fran from the tent