davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Cheyenne record., 1913-09-25
MELISSA WILL HAVE NO MEGILPs
ABOUT THE HOUSE.


IN Mrs. Merriwid took on her big. fuzzy
hat and sent 1t skimming to the dav-
export, with her habitual, careless
ease, and then slipped out Of her long
fur coat, revealing costume that elic-
tied little squeal of astonishment
from her maternal maiden aunt Jane.
1t was certainly bizarre in coloring
and remarkable as to its draping, that
costume.
you don't mean to say you wore
that. Melissa?" said Aunt Jane.
Il certainly did, darling" replied
Mrs. Merriwid. why do you ask?"
"Oh, for no reason in particular, my
dear" said Aunt Jane; only you
won't mind my saying that hope you
kept your coat on"
"Dearie," returned Mrs Merriwid.
equally, II never mind anything you
say. know that even your harshest
criticisms Of my conduct are uttered
wholly and solely for my good and
with view to my improvement. All
the same, loved one. your remark be-
trays the fact that you are hopelessly
Philistine and have never made a
sserious study of the clinging and the
cadaverous in art. I'm afraid, dearie,
you don't even know what art is.'
Perhaps don't" said Aunt Jane,
snappily.
well. don't lsse any sleep over It,
Cheyenne record., 1913-09-25
Ammons Invited to San Diego.

Denver.-Governor Ammons was Of
ficially presented with an invitation
to attend the Panama California expo
sition at San Diego In 1915 by three
representatives of the exposition as
sociation who are logging the ocean
to-ocean highway between San Diego
and New York
Cheyenne record., 1913-09-25
Surely ImpossIbIe.

A wag the other day denied that
John Bunyan was the author of "The
Pilgrims Progress" Being vehement
ly contradicted, Nay" said he. Il
question even If he contributed to the
work; for it is impossible that a bun
ion could contribute to any pilgrims
progress"
Cheyenne record., 1913-09-25

A warm friend is one who is willing
20 divide his cold cash with US.
Orchestras In some hotel dining
:ooms are useful when the guests eat
Ioup.
Cheyenne record., 1913-09-25
Their Turn Now.

Father-'I am sorry to have to say,
my son. that from what hear about
town you must be running into
debt" Son-"You are mistaken, sir.
I am already in debt; my creditors
are doing all the running"
Cheyenne record., 1913-09-25
"Four FIushers" May Pay Tax.

Denver.-The prestige coming from
the paying of an income tax is going
to bring the government a lot Of
money not legally required, according
to F. A. Mangold, United States
gauger, and other internal revenue Of
ficers. ut will be just like it is in
England" said Mangold. "The sports
drop into their clubs. and complain
about just having paid that beastly
bore of an income tax, when in reality
they could be exempted from any in
come tax at all. Paying the tax gives
them increased credit and the same
condition will develop here. Men who
make nowhere near $4,000 a year will
pay a tax on that amount and then
complain about it to acqualntances."
Cheyenne record., 1913-09-25
VIII Not Contest Express Rates.

Denver.-Owing to the Inauguration
Of new and advantageous parcel post
rates by the government, the express
companies will not contest the order
of the Interstate Commerce Commis-
sion that they likewise reduce rates
radically on Oct. 15.
Cheyenne record., 1913-09-25
Lucky.

Hobo-rve eaten nothing but snow
balls for three days.
Lady-You poor man! What would
you have done had 1t been summer
time?
Cheyenne record., 1913-09-25

If you wish beautiful, clear whit,
clothes. use Red Cross Bag Blue. At al
rood grocers. Adv.
Cheyenne record., 1913-09-25

Accidents on British Streets.
cur in the whole Of Great Britain.
About 100 street accidents day -
Cheyenne record., 1913-09-25
Appeals to state superInten ndent.

Denver. State Superintendent of
Public Instruction, Mary G. c. Brad
ford has received a letter from Rufus
R. Wilson, secretary Of the Chamber
Of Commerce OF Humboldt, Cal. ask
ing for her opinions on national con-
ference Of rural progress. Mrs. Brad
ford will take the matter up with the
Chambers Of Commerce throughout
the state. It is planned to have the
conference in 1914 or 1915. The rural
progress idea has already been started
in Colorado, Rural School Visitor
Sargent carrying on the work.
Cheyenne record., 1913-09-25
Auto License Law Nets 80, ,sss.7o.

Denver.-Secretary Of State Pearce
has turned over $49.996.70, received
to the treasurers Of sixty-one counties
and Treasurer Leddy. Colorado re-
ceived $24,99s.35, to be credited to
the state good road fund, while like
sum was turned over to the counties
in proportionate amounts. While the
new motor vehicle law only went into
effect July, 16, $54,310.50 has been re-.
ceived from the sale Of automobile
and motorcycle licenses and drivers
certificates. The state spent $4.343.S0
for tags. supplies and shipping ex-
penses.
Cheyenne record., 1913-09-25

How is that?"
First he pops and then he etfer-
vesces, only to find it is all a fizzle. "
Cheyenne record., 1913-09-25

important to Mothers
Examine carefully every bottle OF
CASTORIA, a safe and sure remedy for
infants and children, and see that It
Cheyenne record., 1913-09-25
The Similarity.

Many poor fellow. in proposing
finds himself like champagne bot
Cheyenne record., 1913-09-25
Just Like Her.

Just Like Her.
He had his wife talk into graphic
phone to remind him of her while she
was away"
''He carried out the illusion perfect
ly." said a neighbor. "He kept it go
ing all the time"-Louisville Courier
Journal.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1913-04-10

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. STAT
OF LOUISIANA, CITY OF NEW OR
LEANS, PARISH OF ORLEANS.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1913-04-10
OFFICIAL NOTICE.
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT, STATE o

EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT. STATE OF
LOUISIANA.
whereas, application has been made to
me for the cancellation OF three bonds,
drawn and subscribed by Mr.. Henry Pohl-
man as principal, viz: list, One bond, July
5, 1905, with Jacob Nienaber as surety, in
the sum Of five thousand dollars (S5,OO0.OO) ;
2nd One bond, July Is, 1906, with Jacob
Nienaber and NJ. DeLucas as sureties In the
sum Of twenty-five hundred dollars (S2,-
500. O0) Bird, One Bond, Dec. %, 1908, with
NJ Ferran as surety in the sum of five thou
sand dollars (s5,000.00), and conditioned
for the faithful performance and discharge
by said Henry Pohlman of his duties as As
SCISSOR, Seventh Municipal District Of New
Orleans.
Now, therefore, Luther Egbert Hall, Gov
ernor Of the State Of Louisiana, have thought
proper to issue this my proclamation with
the view of giving public notice to all per-
sons herein interested and concerned to
show cause In writing. at the ONCE of the
Secretary Of State, at the City OF Baton
Rouge, La, within ninety days from and
after the last publication hereof why said
Bond and the mortgage resulting therefrom
should not be cancelled and annulled and the
above named securities discharged from any
further liabilities In the premises.
Given under my signature and the Seal
Of the State of Louisiana, at the City of
Baton Rouge, this sixth day Of January,
A. d. 1918. L 2. HALL.
By the Governor:
ALVIN e. HEBERT,
Secretary OF State.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1913-04-10

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, STATE
OF LOUISIANA. CITY OF NEW
ORLEANS, PARISH OF ORLEANS.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1913-04-10

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. STAT
OF LOUISIANA, CITY OF NEW OR
LEANS, PARISH OF ORLEANS.
Be 1t known. that on this 18th day Of
the month of March, in the year Of our
Lord one thousand nine hundred and thir.
teen and of the independence Of the United
States of America, the one hundred and
thirty-seventh, before me, Arthur A. Mo
reno. notary public in and for the parish
Of Orleans, state Of Louisiana, duly COM
missioned and qualified, and in the presence
of the witnesses hereinafter naemd and un-
dersigned, personally came and appeared
the following persons whose names are here
unto subscribed, together with the amounts
of their respective subscriptions TO the cap
ital stock of the corporation TO be formed,
who severally declare that, availing them
selves of the provisions OF the general laws
of the state Of Louisiana relative to the or
ganizatiOn Of corporations, they have cove
nanted and agreed, and do by these presents
covenant and agree. and bind and Obligate
themselves, as well as such other persons
as may hereafter become associated with
them, or their successors, to form and con
stitute themselves into a corporation and
body polite in law, and for the objects and
purposes and under agreements and stipula
lions following, to-wit:
ARTICLE l.
The name and title OF this corporation
shall be the Electrical Supply Company, and
| by that name said corporation shall hav'
power and authority to have and enjoy
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1913-04-10

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, STATE
OF LOUISIANA, CITY OF NEW
ORLEANS, PARISH OF ORLEANS.
ABE it known. that on this 18th day of
tie month of March, In the year OF our
EOrd one thousand nine hundred and thlr,
teen and Of the Independence OF the United
States OF America the one hundred and
thirty-seventh, before me, Arthur A NO,
reno. a notary public, duly commissioned
and qualified In and for this city and the
the presence OF the witnesses hereinafter
named and undersigned, personally came
and appeared: Richard S. Harris and An
drew ]. Llbano who declared that at gen
eral meeting of the stockholders OF j. VI.
Schwabacher, Limited, corporation organ
zed by act passed before Frederick Iengel,
notary public, on September 10Th, 1890, re-
corded in the mortgage office OF this parish
before Frederick Zengel, notary. November
10th. 1895, recorded in mortgage Office book
J65. folio, IS, and amended by act before
Frederick Zengel notary, January 5th, l9O6
3O5. held at the Office of the said j. x NJ
Schwabacher, Limited, on the 10th day OF
March, 1913, they were elected respectively
president and secretary OF the said stock
fed COPY OF the minutes OF the said meet
ing annexed hereto for greater reference,
and that the said Richard $. Harris as
president and Andrew Libano as secretary
Of the said stockholders meeting were au-
thorized and Empowered TO appear before
me for the purpose OF amending the said
charter of J. & VI. Schwabacher, Limited.
And the said appearers. as president and
as secretary respectively OF the said stock
holders meeting and acting In said capaci
ties and on behalf OF said corporation by
virtue of the authority conferred upon them
at the general meeting OF said stockholders
declared that the charter OF the said j.
| NJ. Schwabacher, Limited, passed before
| Frederick Zengel, notary. on the 10Th o.
! September 1890, has been changed, altered
and amended to read In its entirety as fol
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1913-04-10
CHARTER

OF FITZPATRICK AND TILL, INCOR-
PORATED.
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, STATE
OF LOUISIANA, PARISH OF ORLEANS,
CITY OF NEW ORLEANS.
Be 1t known that on this twenty-seventh
day of the month of February, In the year of
our Lord, one thousand nine hundred and
thirteen, and Of the Independence Of the Uni
ted States Of America the one hundred and
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1913-04-10
March %, 1918.
CHARTER

OF THE ELECTRICAL SUPPLY COMPANY
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1913-04-10
AMENDED CHARTER

OF ]. & NJ. SCHUMACHER, LIMITED
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1913-07-18
THE GARDEN
IN

Back in the cool peace of April a
back yard garden seemed both CO.
nomic and poetic. With a family
of sturdy corn, beans and potatoes.
one has some independence in deal
ing with the marketman. The man
who raises vegetables successfully
does not often pay dues to the ].
w. W.
Handling the hoe on a freEh
spring day is a pastime to the man
tired of tinsel of theatres and
clamo of the ball grounds. He
dreams of Mother Natures kind
heart freely returning treasures of
wholesome food for a little labor.
and seed,
This imaginative background has
appealed TO romantic hearts from
Horace and Cicero down.
Amid the fierce heats of July you
aren't quite so sure Of Mother Ma
lures good will. The vegetables
seem to find the soil about as ster-
lie as Labrador, while weeds grow
with tropical luxuriance and the
persistence of original sin.
Only with the most patient Guilt
walton can your plants acquire a
foot hole. Meanwhile the weeds
grow again after being uprooted, if
hey are merelyssleft on top of the
ground.
The mar who frets because his
motor fell down two or three times
an hour rarely likes gardening, nor
can he wait for the fish to bite.
Another type of personality, how
ever, finds that the woods and fields
and streams are full of interesting
voices that beguiie the time while
the trout are accommodating his
flies.
So in the garden. One man
saves fret of spirit by paying his
marketman to-deal with the mani
mate perversity of weeds. But an
other knows Athat centuries of gar
den practice have left behind a
treasure of experience sufficient
to deal with these problems.l To
beat out the selfish pigsweed or the
ruthless cutworm through wisdom
and research is like sharing an old,
wise, and gamy trout.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1913-07-18
LANDER COUNTY SOLON
FAILS TO APPEAR

In addressing the grand jury the
Court stated that there was one
case in particular before the body
that of Harvey E Harris bound
over from the Justice court to
appear June IL. it appearing
that Harris was not in court the
sheriff was ordered to call three
times at the door of the court
house which being done the sheriff
informed the court THAI no re-
Spouse had been made.
The Court then declared the
bond of $4,000 forfeited, the Sc
curities in the case being T II Dali
ton and j NJ Hiskey. The bond
was turned over to the distric
attorney for collection.-Austin
Reveille
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1913-07-18
BROKE HIS NEGK

Will COombs, a brakeman on the
V & T railroad, fell from the top
of a freight car Monday night and
broke his neck. The accident oc-
cured at n point near the Knickcr-
booker switch. When the train
reached Gold Hill, Coombs was
missed and the engine went back
TO find him. He was found by the
side of the track with his head
bent under his body. He was alive
when found but died before the
train reached Virginia City. Just
how the accident happened will
never be known.
He leaves n wife, mother and
two children. As the V q T has
Joined the Nevada Industrial In
surance scheme the widow will
receive the sum Of $5O0O in pay.
mcn.s of $50 per month for the
next 100 months.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1913-07-18

men and very young women sssm-
ingly well-to-do and fashionable
being noticeable. The proportion
If men to women hae increased
largely. Baby carriages and bull
pups are playing conspicuousparts
AZ v before.
There is life and action day
and night. Saddle horses are work
ing overtime: the river, a turbulent
mountain stream running directly
through the center of the city and
alive with mountain trout. presents
daily Genes of big catches Of the
speckled beauties; JOY riding is do
ing a land Office business, while the
cafes and. nearby resorts resound
with the popping of corks. merri-
ment and music-a veritable scene
of wine, women and song. such as
even Reno as never before witness
ed.
Over in the new S16O, 900 court
house within view of all these fes-
tivities the Divorce having just
secured his much sought decree
opens a bottle or several bottles
with friends and a new conner in
celebration of the joyous event.
And so. from present indications,
1913 is to witness the exit of
Reno's divorce colony to which no
more members can reasonably sx-
pect to be added. Elsewhere
throughout the state the compare
lively few colonists are keeping
within their shell of obscurity in
some measure. ~pocketiag their de-
crees and hiking aN ay as secretly
as they endeavored unsuccessfully
to come
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1913-07-18
MAKES NIAGARA A DWARF

The Kaieteur waterfall in British
Guiana, is the highest waterfall in
the world. 1t is of unsurpassed
grandeur and beauty, as the Potaro
river un~ohstructed at its brink by
Islands or large masses Of rock
hurls itself in full food into a
great abyss.
Peering over the prcCipitous and
sheer rocky face, within 100 feet
of this avalanche of water is an
awe inspiring experience. The
total height Of the fall is S22 feet
or five times thai of Niagara.
which boasts only lG4 feet. The
fall is cen generally at the dry
season and consequently the name
Kaietuer means "Old Mans fall
and was so called after an old
man who lived in an Indian village
years ago.
One day the natives cXasper-
ated at the old mans bad temper.
put him into a boat and let the
boat carry him over the falls. The
boat was, tradition says, turned to
stone and is now a large roak a.
the foot Of the fall, while the old
mans ghost haunts the spot at
night and no Indian will approach.
The fall, if harnesscd could gen
crate a horse power Of l,2GI,GI.-
New York Sun.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1913-07-18
PURELY PERSONAL

Mrs...Huntson. mother of Mrs
Thorn. left for Salt Lake thi.
morning TO visit with her daugh
ter, Mrs. Foot.
Mrs. Sproule returned on Tues
day evening from a three week:
visit at Lone Mountain.
Mrs. Milton Reinhart, of Oak.
land. is visiting with Rob Critch,
ey and wife at Tuscarora.
Miss Alma Plumb. of T~uscarors,
is in Elko on business today.
Luther Butler is in from La
noble today.
Fern Bush left this afternoon to
visit in the northern part of the
county.
Judge Castle returned from his
hunting trip last night and this
forenoon he sent Peter Murphy
and Indian Dick to the county iail
for 60 days each. Murphy went
begging on the hill yesterday and
cursed and abused those whu did
not respond to his appeal. Dick had
more whiskey aboard than he could
carry.
Mr.. Burrell G.. Moreheart and
Mrs. Louise M. Highfeld. both of
Carlin were married Wednesday
by Rev. Chas. McHarness. The
bride was formerly Miss Lou Lane
Of Elko, and her many friends
wish her the verV best life has in
store. They left for California
last night to visit relatives.
Why is governor Oddic so timid
about calling a special session of
the legislature? Does he think that
Judge Langan and Receiver Widles
have not done enough to the State
Bank and Trust Company deposit
ors, or is he afraid that public sem
timent will force him 10 give The
session opportunity to act on n
good roads bill. reduce the tax
rate repeal the $3.50, 600 silk hat
exposition bill? Is it fear or favor
or just simple weakness?--Clark
Review.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1913-07-18
HOTEL ARRIVALS
At the Maver aotel

AT the MAYER bOtel
c. s. Stephens, San Francisco
DR.. II. Hagar. Ruby Valley; Chas
Toyne, Lee: Jno. A. Gill, 6. P. Co;
DR.. c. E. Taylor, Reno.
At the Elko Hotel
e T Hoffer, City: Jas 7. Ellis,
North Fork; Chas Doherty North
Fork; R. Barber. Kansas City; F.
NJ Ginnin. Halleck; H. K. Tucker
CITY; A S. Coleman Halleck; d. K.
Nichols, Deeth; F, M. Flynn, Hal.
leck; VIM. Martin. Gold Creek
Z. NJ. Howard, Gold Creek.
At the Commercial Hotel
R K Tracy, Sacramento, Geo F
Golden, Salt Lake; W. w. Means,
Deeth; j G. Lee, Tacoma: j. T.
Boyd, George d. Powers, Reno; "
Biumberg, San Francicso; H +
Welsh, San Francisco: Joe McEach
en-, REQ; Ben Stein, San Francisco.
Mr.. Smith and wife, Long Island
j. H. Russell, Ely; II. Fitzgerald
Reno; w. G. Bro ,hnike Erie Ry.; {
+ Hyer Mill Canyon; j. E. JOne.
Carlin.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1913-07-18
AUTOMOBILES
IN YELLOWSTONE PARK

Washington, July l6-After a
ten year contest the government
has granted permission for auto
mobiles to enter Yellowstone ma
toni park and army officers are
now working to widen the ap-
proaches to the loop which con-
stitutes the main thOroughfare
through the park.
AS the work is being done under
the direction of the war depart
ment, Secretary Garrison will visit
the park in connection with his
forthcoming trip of inspection of
western army posts. The APP.
prosches to be widened are those
leading to the loop" from the
south. to the east and west.
From the 'loop", the tourists
will transfer to the carriages
which traverse the park. Congress
has not yet considered the advis.
ability of allowing automobiles tc
enter the 'loop."
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1913-07-18
OFFICIAL SHAKE-Up ON W. P.

Bearing official confirmation of
the change in the method Of oper-
atine the Western Pacific. Gould
outlet to the Pacific coast, Presi-
dent Benjamin F. Bush CT the Miss
ouri Pacific and the Denver & Rio
Grande. with a party of Gould Off
Gals slated for big positions in the
reorganization. arrived in Salt Lake
at S:45 o'clock last night. Other
than confirming the story outlined
in the news dispatches MIR. Bush
declined to give the plans of the
Gould lines. declaring that he had
not yet been made president of the
three Gould roads west of the Mis-
sissippi.
The management of the West
ern Pacific" said Mr.. Bush last
night at the Hotel Utah, will be
taken up by Denver G. Rio Grande
and Missouri Pacific, as outlined
in the news dispatches. | will be
made president of the three roads.
E. l.. Brown will be made vice
president and general manager
and j.. M. Johnson will be made
director of traffic. Further than
that there is little that can be said
at the present time.
Any talk OF a change in operat-
ing headquarters at the present
time is premature. Our plans have
not been thoroughly perfected, so
| am not prepared to say just what
changes in the present arrangement
will be necessary. / am not GER
tain that the changes will necessi-
tate the elimination of any of the
Western Pacific officials. OF course
e. H. Schlacks has already tender.
ed his resignation as vice presi-
dent of the Western Pacific. Further
than this change l am not prepar-
ed to say what course of action
will be pursued"
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1913-07-18

OF water must be piped and the
piping must go deep to avoid frost
In winter. The power plant would
need to be a big one with possible
~auSiliaries up the mountain.
Rochester is rapidly setting down
to the status of a real mining Camp.
When miners are knocking down
re In stones with ore blocked out
that meaGs mining prospecting. We
nave the daily tonnage and ore
proven in such quantities that the
problems are those reducing and
marketing ore rather than finding
1t. We have found the ore and the
coming year will see more turned
out from the camp than from
any other camp of the same age
that know Of"
From another source it is learn
ed that it is possible the Belmont
people will move the plant at Mill.
er's bodily TO Rochester. IL is a
60 stamp mill and can handle from
24O to 400 tons a day. Such a
move would be feasible and the
only question would be whether
1t would be desirable to move it
from Millers.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1913-07-18
VANISHED VISIONS

Several auto loads Of hunters re-
turned last night, loaded to the
limit with sage hens. As an evil
dence Of their appreciation for Jack
Creighton's prowess as a hunter
and the interest he takes in the
sport, he was surprised by a dele
CATION of the hunters and made to
listen to a long speech in which
the sage hen as an appetite teaser
was praised until Jacks mouth lit
orally watered in anticipation of a
sage hen dinner today. Imagine
his surprise however when he was
presented with a lifeless owl that
was of no use to the hunters. There
was a change in Jacks counter
ance as he gaZed upon the owl and
a laugh of keen disappointment
told of vanished visions of the
expectant feast. The presentation
speech was a hummer that would
have raised less impressionable men
than Jack Creighton to the 9th
heaven in anticipation of a feast
fit for the gods. At a late hour
last night the owl laid on the cigar
counter at the Palm. a poor ne
elected bird.