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CHAPTER xvIII.-Continued.

Left alone, except for the infantry
man at the other side IF the entrance,
and with nothing to do beyond keep
ing back the little crowd of curious
watchers thronging the steps, Hamlin
interested himself In the assembly, al
though keenly conscious of those two
men who continued to linger, staring
into the brilliantly lighted room. That
the two were closely involved with
Mrs. Dupont in some money-making
scheme, closely verging on crime, was
already sufficiently clear to the Ser
geant's mind. He had overheard
enough to grasp this fact, yet the full
nature of the scheme was not appar-
ent. Without doubt it involved Gas
kins as victim; possibly Barrett
also, but Hamlin was not inclined to
interfere personally for the protection
Of either of these officers. They could
look after themselves, and, If they sue
cumbed to the charms of the lady.
and it cost something, why, that was
none of his affair. But somehow the
suspicion had come to him that he had
accidentally stumbled upon a more
complicated plot than mere black
mail. Mrs. Dupont's intimacy with
Molly, and the use she was making
of her distant relationship with the
Major to further her ends, made him
eager to delve deeper into her real
purpose. At least these two, apparent.
ly ignorant of their guests true char
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ture had scarcely proven interesting.
The last encounter had been distinct
disappointment. The dispersal of the
card-players was, as anticipated, easily
managed, but the reputation of "Reb"
as killer and bad man had given him
hope of resistance. But instead he
had proven perfect lamb. Hamlin
crossed his legs and waited, his mind
divided in wonder between what Miss
Mcdonald might want, and the cow
| ardice of the fellow just driven out
The man was actually afraid-afraid
to start row. Yet he had got to his
feet with that intention; it was only
after he had looked into Hamllns
face and asked his name, that he be-
gan to hedge and draw back. Could
he have recognized him? Could Mrs
Dupont have warned him of danger in
his direction? That would seem i'm
possible, for the woman had not been
with him for even minute since their
conversation. She had given him a
swift signal at the door of the dance
hall, but that could scarcely account
| AVA LAO PNoSOAS aOoAA E W dfOlA
An engagement? Probably with Mrs.
Dupont. But what was the use of
specializing? Perhaps when the girl
came she would have some light to
throw on these matters Surely her
sudden determination to see him pri-
vately must have connection with this
affair.
These thoughts came swiftly, for his
period of waiting proved to be but a
short one. He heard the laughter and
talk as the merry-makers came into
the hotel from the dance hall, crowd
ing the passage, and thronging in to
where the tables were set Then a
rattle of dishes, and the steady shut.
fling of walters rushing back and
forth. Occasionally he could distin
guish a shadow out in the hall, but
never changed his motionless posture
or removed his eyes from the amer
ture, until she slipped noiselessly
through and stood there pantine
slightly, her hand clasping the knob
of the door. Apparently in the semi
darkness of the room she was uncer
tain of his presence, while her white
dress touched by the outside reflec
ton made her clearly visible.
(TO BE CONTINUED)
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The old idea was that If you could
count five the storm was mile away,
which was considered safe distance.
Sound travels at the rate OF 1,142 feet
second, or about mile in five Sec
onds. In order to coun. seconds accu.
rately many photographers start by
saying to themselves: mo one thou.
sand, one one thousand. two one thou
sand. three one thousand" etc. This
gives about the right space between
each count of one, two. three, etc.. IT
YOU stop at the number of seconds
you want TO time. With q little prac-
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Blossoms for Fall.

The spring brings it's sweet, dainty
little flowers, synonymous with love
and hope, the summer blazes with
brilliant garish colors, and the fall
has it's own softer tones with which
to decorate the pleasant harvest time.
Gold, brown, deep red, purple, and
yellow have long been the standard
fall lines, but there are many other
shades that can be enjoyed in the
autumn garden.
While they bring breath of sad
ness with them, still the time of the
golden rod and the purple aster and
the black-eyed Susan is perhaps the
dearest of all to those who dwell
amidst natural scenes.
Why not have the same beautiful
wild wood colors in our fall gardens
Why not bring the harvest spirit into
your own life by growing the harvest
flowers about your home.
In the early autumn days, after the
riotous summer blooms have gone, we
can fill their places with cosmos, sal
Was and dahlias. Asters with their
shades of blue and purple, great
blotches of warm colored marigolds
calendulas in great many shades
and forms, annual pinks, breathing OF
colonial days, and the wonderful
hardy chrysanthemums. Many others
might be mentioned, as the fall list is
very respectfully long, but these few
will do we'll under almost any condi
lions and should be very widely
grown.
The scarlet Saliva Is an ideal flowe,
for edging, long rows. etc. 1t bios
SONS continually until frost cuts i
down, the long spike like blossoms
having the most brilliant red color O
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antly enough. Sergeant Hamlin, Sew
enth Cavalry"
"Oh!" the exclamation came from
between clenched teeth. "Hell, man,
you startled me-"
so see; nervous disposition, |
reckon. Well, are you going quietly,
or shall hoist you over the rail?"
Il had an appointment here"
Cant help that, partner. This
porch is going to be vacant inside Of
one minute, or there is a declaration
OF war. Your easiest way out is
through that window, but you can go
by rail if you prefer"
The black beard wasted half his al
| lowed time in an effort to buster;
then, to Hamlin's utter disgust, skunk
through the open window and across
the darkened parlor.
| THE pusillanimous cuss," the latter
muttered, he's worse than a cur dog.
Blamed If he wasn't actually afraid
OF me. A gun-ighter-pugh!" He
lifted his voice, as "Reb" paused In
the light of the hall beyond and
glanced back, fist doubled and up
lifted. ooh, go on! Sure, you'll get
me? You are the brave boy, now,'
and Hamlin strobe toward the door
threateninely. "Lope along, son, and
don't turn around again until you face
the bar"
He drew the door partially to again
and sat down facing the opening
where a stray beam Of light fell
across the floor. Thus far the adven.
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acter, should be warned, or, if that
was impossible. protected from impos-
ture. Their open friendliness and So
cial endorsement were the woman's
stock in trade at Dodge, and whatever
the final denouement might be, Nc
Donald and his daughter would inev-
itably share in the ensuing disgrace
of discovery. Even If they were no,
also victimized, they would be held
largely responsible for the losses O.;
others. Had Hamlin been commits
stoned officer he would have known
what to do-his plain duty as friend
would have taken form in frankly
spoken warning. But, as 1t was, the
chains of discipline, of social rank,
made it seemingly impossible for him
to approach either the Major or his
daughter openly. He did not actually
know enough to venture such an in
terview, and mere suspicion, even
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with more desperate energy than an
other" says an English author, Mr.
Charles Thomas-Stanford, in a recent.
ly published book About Algeria" ut
is that our people are the only sue.
cessful colonists. A motor
drive through the rich plain which en-
circles Algiers will send our long
cherished beliefs a-packing to the lin.
10 OF dead British prejudices." The
author describes with special enthusi.
asm visit to farm whose equip
ment included two motor cars and an
aeroplane.
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Unwarranted CrItfcisms.

Major Hubert ]. Cashalton, who
has been ten days in New York, and
therefore has a right to speak as one
with authority on phases of life in
the metropolis, admits that he has
seen there more beautiful young WON
en- from eighteen to twenty-five years
old than in any other city. After
that the women appear to incline to.
ward plumpness and lose their sym
metrical lines, which is a pity" PIT
file! And the gallant major belongs
to the Indian army, and the Orientals
like their women with curves rathe,
than with lines.
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TELLING DISTANCE BY SOUND
Modern Science Has Brought II to Ex-
actitude That is Easily Suscep.
tible Of Proof.

There is an old saying that II you
can count five between the fash and
thunder you are safe Modern science
tells US that If you can see the fash
ut all you are safe, because II It struck
you you would have no time to see it.
The speed Of lightning Is about $50
times that Of sight.
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tice with watch beside you this is
accurate up to half inmate or more.
Ii you hear steam whistle blowing
and note the instant it stops you can
count the seconds until you lose the
sound, and by allowing a fifth of a
mile for each second you can Judge
the distance. The same is true of
guns, or an explosion, or even If ham,
mering or any loud sounds.
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Care in Planting Trees.

Too much care cannot be given tho
operation of planting trees. No mat
ter how we'll the land is prepared.
nor what classes of trees one has, Il
they are not we'll planted the best 70.
suits will not be secured.
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Other coIonists Than British.
If there is one tenet in which
British self-complacency has chung
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1913-03-20
DEMANDS
INVESTIGATION
PROCEED
Judge Langan Wants
Details Furnished

Judge Frank Langan. in 4 letter TO
the two Houses Of the Legislature
wants a hearing In his letter he re-
views the action taken by the lnves-
tigating Committee and then ha, this
to say:
Under ordinary conditions, through
usage, custom and practice coutribut-
ing 70 the independence OF the Judi
ciary. il Is eminently proper that ju-
dicial acts should be dependent solely
upon competent evidence properly
submitted to the court and not upon
public comment. .rumor OF cxtraneous
matters. The reason for this, with
out further ampliied statement. must
be obvious. | am strongly OF the
opinion. however. that in justice to
myself to my position. and for the
preservation and integrity OF the
court over which | preside. that in
this instance departure from this
well-rocognized rule and principle is
more than amply justified. Aside from
an assailment OF my own personal in
tegrity. honor and reputation. which
after all. is a mans dearest possession
the court and its integrity have been
seriously que estioned.
"The purpose OF this communca-
tion is to urge upon the Honorale
body over which you preside irmc-
diatc action looking to 4 complete in
vcstigation OF this receivcrship estate
II have betrayed my trust disgrac-
ed my office or wiliully violated my
oath the people OF this state should
know it. and my removal should fol
low. VI on the other hand. these at
tacks upon my reputation. honor and
integrity are unwarranted. il is only
fair that the court myself and Others
dear 70 me should be made to realize
the injustice OF this statewide reflec
ton
II there should be delay in order
ing WAYS and means for this investi-
CATION | propose at once to call the
Grand Jury OF Ornsby County in ses-
sion. that all facts may be fully pre-
sented and complete disclosures
made.
~ sincerely hope that the sugges-
tions of this letter may be speedily
acted upon and that you will find it
convenient TO communicate its con
tents to the Assembly,
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1913-03-20
AGREEMENT
IS MADE
ON MEASURE
The Tax Commission
Amendments

The Amendments to A. Z. l6S bet
ter known the state over as the State
Tax Commission Bill, is practically
up to passing. The conference COM
mittee, which has been working be-
tween the two houses the past two
days, finally agreed to the compro-
mise on the amendments and they
were concurred in this morning in the
Assembly. Unless someone wants to
reconsider, or to dig up some other
obstruction this new law will be in
operation within a very short time
1t is probably the most important
bill of the session and it will either
prove or disprove the theories ad-
vanced by those who believe in the
commission form of taxation
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1913-03-20
Inheritance Tax Measure
Passes Without Amendment

After all kinds of work the inherit
ance tax bill has finally passed the two
houses without amendments and Is
now in the hands of the Governor
The bill had its share of bufeting
Several of the members wanted to
introduce such a measure, but the
White Pine Delegation landed As
semblyman Haight took the pet under
charge. revamped it, moulded it and
finally landed the goods. which pass
ed the Assembly without amendment.
The Senate then tackled on and ell
minated some features There was
big roar from the Assembly, as il
was plainly seen that an attempt was
being made to puncture the viatl~ OF
the bill The amendment excluding
the foreign stockholders i'll a corpor-
alton. practically made it a state al
fair, which was the main objection to
those opposed to the bill This was
finally dragged off. and the bill has
been approved without any leech hang
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1913-03-20
some SMALL
IMPROVEMENTS
To Be MADE
Some Help to Condi-
tiOns at Capitol

During the Legislature several
small but necessary Improvements
to the State Capitol have been grant
ed by the Legislature. y bill has
passed and gone to the Governor pro-
vidino for laying sidewalks within the
grounds OF the Capitol square. This
was an admitted necessity on the part
OF the members and the many guests
during the winter.
The fire protection bill has also
passed. which should prove OF state
benefit For many years this partic
ular problem has been staring the fire
fighters in the face. that il fire
started on the roof, how would they
fight it. With the provisions now
made steel ladder will be erected
and stand pipe run to the roof. 1t
should result in a lower fire insurance
and does assist in the protection OF
state property. Where necessity de-
manded the members have not been
niggardly in their appropriations.
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ing to its side.
Nevada in this case has adopted a
law that should result in good for all
times. The fact that men of estate.
will die and that the State will bene-
fit is unedniable.
One of the peculiar incidents OF the
Eight for the bill was that the men
who would be most effected in the
two legislatie halls voted for it. They
realized that their estates. which III
time will be administered, will be COM
PEELED to pay from a law they helped
enact The opposition came from
those who did not have property val
ues and who probably never Will
This is one Of the sound laws en-
acted by the present session and it is
of more than passing note, and it
means benefit to the treasury o. the
state for all time, as it is hardly pos
sible that any future legislature will
attempt to put such legislation out OF
business
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1913-03-20
Last Days Ooings
In The Legislature
Quick Action is Given All Glasses
of Legislation. Appropriation
Bill Makes Appearance

Business is being put through the
two houses OF the Legislature and
while there is no great rush OH, yet
there is enough doing to keep the
members pretty busy. From all ap-
pearances the work will be success
fully wound up thi, evening and the
clock will be set back only awaiting
the enrolment OF bills Fortunately
there is no great jamb OF bills on the
file that needs hurry up order In
this respect the present body has set
a record The general appropriation
bill has been introduced and will go
through with such amendments as
are necessary before tonight passes.
The Assembly set down 70 a steady v
Grind this morning. \ number OF
small bills were taken care of. small
corrections made and the file cleaned
up before noon. The Senate was in
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The Slate Prison Farm
To Receive improvements

Instead zof wasting time on scrub
stock and poor buildings, he is ask
ing that only thoroughbred cattle be
raised. that the farm be improved
along lines that are permanent and
that he be given a chance TO bring
this state asset to a point where it
will eventually help supply many OF
the wants of the prison.
All who have gone into this matter
are convinced that the Warden is
right in his calculations and that
within few years the State Prison
Farm will be practically self-sustain-
ing As the farm contains some 1900
acres of land and is situated where
water can be applied to most OF it. It
looks like Nevada had made one in
vestment that was worth figuring as
an asset
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Tax Commission Bill
And lis Advocates

The fate OF the Tax Commission
Bill is still in doubt The Assembly
yesterday refused to concur in the
Senate amendments. resulting in the
appointment of conference commit
/ tee. This body from the two Houses
! held two meetings yesterday They
both resulted in no decision. An
other meeting is to be held Should
the Senate refuse to COMPROMISE the
House will insist on its bill being
clean The Senate. on the other hand.
declares that it demands the amend
ments the amendments to the law and
that unless the Lower House comes
to time there will be no back off and
that the law will die for want Of adj
justment.
The friends of the measure are
working to see it come out oiean The
men who oppose it are hoping that
the conference will break up in a gen
eral row and that there will be no re-
suit They contend that the Mack
Bill furnishes the goods and that the
new law is simply an extra item Of
expense. This one measure is caus-
ing more splits in party ranks than
anything that has so far shown dur
ing the session.
I For time it looked like safe sail
/; ing for the taxation bill The work
of the citizens committee, the after
work of the special legislative COM
mittee. and the heavy majority in the
Assembly for the bill indicated that
it was wanted by all hands. The
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1913-03-20
WINDING UP
THE WORK
FOR SESSION
The Where and How
of Present Session

The windup of the present session
of the Legislature is taking place to-
day. There is rustic and hustle on
among the members who have few
bills left in the committee, and who
are anxious to see the matters come
out and be placed on file. Several
county measures are buried in conf
mittees, where there is a disagree
ment relative to the merits of the
issues. Other measures are sleeping
and it is taking all kinds OF persuasion
to land the bills before the proper
house. An unfavorable report at this
time means practical defeat for the
measure.
The Ways & Means Committee is
having wrestle with a number OF
appropriation bills. Several items of
expense have been trimmed down A
few bills have been put through that
carry increased appropriations. and
the soaring down of expense that was
looked forward to on a liberal scale
have failed to materialize. 1t was
found after convening that the dis
position to trim out was not as strong
as before the meeting, and in many
instances it was found impractical to
reduce forces. as much state work re-
nlained to be done and while little
trimming could take place there was
no attempt to get down to the dregs
and do the wholesale slaughter that
was anticipated when the session op-
ened.
The threat to cut down the forces
all along the line did not come to
pass 1t was found that the business
of the state had been growing rapidly
and that in many instances more du-
ties were placed on the office holders.
Clerical hire was found to be neces-
sary in most. if not all instances,
while the State Commissions showed
that their work was beneficial and
should be retained.
As a result of such Investigations
it has been concluded that Nevada
needed her hire and the pay that was
necessary to keep up the branches of
government
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change Of heart came about when
the bill landed in the Senate Sever
al crlmps were put into the working
end of the bill Faults were found in
construction. 1t was finally defeated
in the Senate, then reconsidered, pass
ed and amended until the Assembly
decided that it hardly recognized its
child. 1t has goone through such a
series of argument that no one seems
to know just how it will work The
farmer denounces the bill. The poor
man demands it. The corporations
contend that they are paying the linn
it and would see others come to the
center 1t will all be over within a
few hours and if Nevada is TO have
this new law, it must make haste. It's
the final big work of the session.
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.ANT|-L0bbY
KEPT HUSTL|NG

1t is certainly keeping the anti
gambling advocates lodging right and
LETT the past two weeks. First they
fought the Senate bill. 1t then came
to the Assembly and the battle was
renewed. While they were fighting
the Assembly passed another bill and
the boys were taken by surprise.
Then this morning the Assembly
kills the Assembly bill and the anti
gamblers wear a smile. Now the AS
sembly proposes to dig up the Senate
bill and pass it if possible. The anti
gambling lobby has as consequence
rushed back to the Assembly to watch
the effect. The Governor in the
meantime is being put to the rack by
both sides of the question. 1t is a
hustling game from every point of
view.
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the same condition. The adopting OF
rejection of amendments was the or
der of the morning and il came to
pass that most OF the contestants left
the two halls satisfied with their posi-
tions
Among the bills to go to indefinite
postponement in the Assembly was
the use of the school houses for civic
centers The bill passed the Assem-
bly, and went to the grave in the Sen
ate.
Esmeralda County had an inning
and half a dozen salary adjustment
matters went to the bat and came off
successful.
The State Capitol was furnished
with funds for vacuum cleaner and
hall a score Of minor bills were pass
ed. Both houses took recess til
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1913-03-20

Among the items that will be along
the line Of better improvements TINS
coming two years will be the prison
farm. The Ways & Means Commit
tee OF the two Houses have decided
that this important branch OF the
state government will receive small
appropriation for the starting OF work
in the direction of something perma-
ncnt and the upbuilding OF an institu-
tioon that will eventually prove an
asset to this state.
4 few years back when the state
purchased this farm many were OF
the opinion that Ormsby Counay was
simply annexing something that was
70 be burden to the state. it has,
however. proved to be an asset that
has tr;nled in value. and opens an ave
nue where the states wards are gwen
work and the property increases IN
value every year
1t IS now proposed to artthe p'an
for an industrial farm where the men
AZ the prison may be set at work
whore they will receive time compen-
cation and are kept from 'dieness'
The appropriation must neeessar's
no small this year. but il viii DC p"'
To good advantage,
Warden Diekerson has made p'ea
Cor fhis improvement at the faf'n'