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Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1913-02-06
Odd Hiding Places for wills.

Why testatOrs, having carefully
arranged for the post mortem dispo-
stion of their property, proceed 10
hide their wills in strange places
may remain for another Balzac TO
explain. Possibly the reason, writes
"Barrister" in the London Daily
Mail, lies in mans inherent objec-
tion to being dead
Whatever the reason, our own
courts show that the popularity is
a widespread one
Here, in tabular form, are few
of the hiding places:
In an old hat.
Under a doormat.
In a blotting pad.
In a clock.
Behind an old picture.
In a rubbish heap
The will found inside a clock was
made by a wife in her husbands
favor. After her death he searched
the house in vain. But one day, Just
as chancery proceedings with regard
to receiver for the estate were
started the clock in the room
stopped, and the will, which the
judge of the probate court decided
was absolutely in order, was found.
In Ireland few years ago a wom-
an died and left an extraordinary
accumulation of papers, documents
and valuable property. The will was
recovered, together with an immense
amount of property, hidden in rub
bish heaps, the property including
$1,000 in bank notes and various Sc
curities. The Irish master of the
rolls, before whom the matter came,
said that the litter in the stairs was
almost knee deep. Two bank notes
were found glued to the floor.
In another case before the English
courts not half dozen years ago
will was admitted to probate found
in the lining of very old-fashioned
silk hat which the testator had given
to friend. And in a successful ac-
tion for the establishment of a will
in the provinces, year earlier, it
was stated that the will had been
written on a half sheet of note pa
per and placed between the leaves of
blotting pad.
After the death of a testator
relative who had been present went
to the blotting pad to write letter
A half sheet of note paper was
found and used for the letter. After
filling up the blank side the writer
turned the paper over, to discover
that it was the dead mans will.
In one of Thackeray's novels
will is found in the lining of an old
coach. Such a hiding place was act
ually used by a testator whose post
mortem affairs figured in the
French courts in 1890, while there
is a story of later French case
where gentleman in perfect health
posted his last will and testament to
himself care of Post Restante. 1t
was found.
In book published 80 years ago,
"Curiosities of the Search Room"
are collected many instances of curl
Gus wills. Possibly of all the wills
herein collected the most curious is
that of Frenchman who died in
1877. In the last clause he direct
ed
Il expressly and further desire
that my remains may be enclosed for
burial in my large leather trunk. in
stead of putting my survivors to the
expense of coffin. l am attached
to that trunk, which has gone round
the world with me three times"
The clause reminds the writer of
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1913-02-06

Every man talks in an important
way about his mail He has 10 90
down Sundays to get his mail: hates
to leave town because he misses his
mail, and all there is in it is a bill
or two and circulars advertising a
mining scheme. If he chances to be
at home when he opens it, hush. 8"
the mother will tell the children.
don't disturb father while he is
reading his mail"
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1913-02-06
The Best Cough Medicine.

Il have used Chamberlain Cough
Remedy ever since | have been keep
ing house says l.. c. Hames of Mar
bury, Ala. Il consider it one of the
best remedies | ever used. My chill
dren have all taken it and it works.
like charm. For colds and whoop-
ing cough it is excellent. For sale
by all dealers.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1913-02-06
He Advertised at Last.

There was a man in our town.
And he was wondrous wise:
He swore Git was his policy
He would not advertise.
But cne sad day he advertised,
And thereby hangs a tale,
The ad was set in quite small typ
and headed, "Sheriff's Sale"
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1913-02-06
SPECIAL NOTICE.

All matter for the Tidings should
be directed to the paper, rather than
to any person connected Herewith.
When directed to person it is apt
to be sent TO the home address, thus
delaying it's insertion.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1913-02-06
The Home Circle
Thoughts from the Editorial Pen

A doctor has declared that walk
ing is a tiresome exercise. and not
especially beneficial. However. We
never knew a man TO have a pune
ture or burst a tire while he was
walking.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1913-02-06

Astronomers in America are very
much interested Ill the proposed es-
tablishment of an astronomical OBJ
servatory on Grouse mountain, Brit
ish Columbia.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1913-02-06

SUNSET MAGAZINE and Ashland
Tidings one year $2.75 to old or new
subscribers. Regular price of Sunset
Magazine is $3.50 per year.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1913-02-06

Country life has its drawbacks,
but it has its great advantages which
overcome them. True, those who
live in the country are "Rubes" and
farmers and "hayseeds" to the
cigarette smokers in town, but the
boast of the business men in the
world today is that they were born
on the farm. Take away the sur
rounding evils that beset the young
men or women on the Threshold of
life'5 journey in the city, and substi-
tute the helpful influences of nature,
and you fortify them for the sterner
walks of life.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1913-02-06

Atlanta, Ga, is to have a club
house exclusively for women, if all
the feminine organizations of the
city can be got to cooperate and to
agree on plans.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1913-02-06

Some of the postmasters are wor-
rying about the new parcel post reg
ulations, declaring that as the law
says packages can weight eleven
pounds, there are any number of
turkeys, chickens and live animals
that can come within that limit, even
when properly packed and Grated.
They are also concerned about butter
and eggs, for they are of the opinion
that If there is much traffic in these
products it will be necessary for
postoffices to be equipped with re-
frigerating plants. or at least with
an ice box of suitable capacity
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1913-02-06

The German army has been prac-
ticing with the use of skis this win
ter.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1913-02-06

A New Year and Better Things.
The old year glided away so
smoothly, day succeeding day, month
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1913-02-06

If you wish to rise with the sun.
do not sit up too late with the
daughter.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1913-04-21
Fixing The Highways
Up 10 Lake Tahoe

The Douglas County Commission
er, are already busy on the road lead
ing TO Lake Tahoe. Not only the
King gsbury Grade but the Kings Can
yon route that lies in their conn
ty. The Glenbrook people will attend
10 the portion that is not taken up
and repaired by the Douglas County
commissioners,
From appearances this route should
be III excellent condition within the
next few months. 1t is understood
that the Ormsby Commissioners are
going TO take up the repairs as soon
rs possible. That something of this
kind will have to be done TO catch UP
with the work on the other end OF
the line is shown.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1913-04-21
HEARING
FOR L0CAT0RS
WASHINGTON, April 20.-Secr

WASHINGTON, April 2O.-Secre-
tary Lane has decided to gather to-
gether all of the contending and dis
putting forces regarding the reclama-
ton service and to have developed
before him the situation upon each of
the projects at an extended hearing
in this city, beginning May lst. He
has called on the water users of each
project to send representative and
will have the officers OF the reclama
ton service present. Invitation has
been extended to the Western Sena-
tors and Repre- esentatives.
This is the invitation of new adj
miuistrative policy OF direct dealing
between the water users and the de-
partment. and Secretary Lane hopes
that it will lead to better under
standing between all parties.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1913-04-21
More Pumping Plants
Are Being Installed

The people in and about 4erington
realize the worth OF electric pumping
as mode of irrigation. According
to the Yerington Times a number of
farms are adopting this mode of irri
CATION, especially on some OF the
large farms that have been depending
On long ditch lines for their water
service This was one OF the first
sections of Nevada 70 absolutely
prove by experiment and adoption
the superiority of cheap power over
the old system OF waste by long
ditching.
What has been done in Mason Val
ley is now being adopted in Carson
Valley. This is keeping big crew
busy installing power and adjusting
pumps. At the depot several motors
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1913-04-21
FRESH LINES Just received at
the RON TON Candy Store.
LIFE SENTENCE

Felix Andrand charged with kill
i,rr Lena Stewart. and Indian girl at
Fallon. was found guilty OF murder IN
the first degree and sentenced TO a
life term in the prison. The death
nenalty was not inflicted on account
OF the sowing that the man was in
toxicated when he committed the
murder. \ Shoshone Indian Is now
being tried as an accomplice in the
crime.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1913-04-21
FINE PLAYS
At THE GRAND

All Of the pictures were very good
last night and the picture of the
Union Printers Home at Colorado
Springs was exceptionally good and
was very interesting to the patrons.
The Grand has another extra good
bill on for this evening as will be
seen from the following program:
THE WOOD VIOLETS" Vita.
The birds, the trees and all OF nature
bring peace and Joy TO the heart OF
Olympia. child OF nature, born and
broughgt up in its midst. Marvin
Ross on hunting trip. meets and
falls in love with her. After gaining
the consent OF her father they are
married and go to the city. Being
brought up in natures wilds she can
not stand the ways Of society She
pines and longs for the country
THE TRIANGLES (Selig). A
very interesting drama founded upon
the eternal three that makes the hui
man A theme that is as old as time,
worked oft in an entirely new way.
"SOME RARE SPECIMENS OF
NEW YORK BIOLOGICAL.
PARK" (Edison). This is a fine ed
ucational picture and an ept'onallv
good. one shown some rare speci-
mems of birds and animals.
AN ABSENT MINDED BUR
,GLAR" GEOGRAPHY. Of course he is
Ia big boob but he asipred to be a
hold-up man. There is much fun III
the tale of the burglar who tried to
rob a house in daylight
"AFTER THE HONEYMOON"
(Biographl They are the fashion
plates of the village and well match
ed. They return from the honey
moon and start housekeeping. They
are more than affectionate After
the end of six months things are dif-
ferent This little comedy is an OBJ
ject lesson. showing why so many
marriages are failures
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1913-04-21
Hair Goods Demonstration

Mrs. f Present of Chicago. is DEM
onstratne fine line of first quality
French hair goods at Mrs. Crisler's
Millinery Parlors. Mrs Present car
ries full line of switches. besides
pompadours. transformations etc, in
finest grades of French Convent first
quality hair, and makes. a speciality of
accurately matching the most diff
cult shades. including grey, white,
blonds and auburn. Connbings made
up. switches dyed and remade.
switches from $3.50 up. One week
only until Monday, April 18th. I'd
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1913-04-21
A Fine Attraction
Coming 10 The Grand

Next Thursday the Porter Stock
Company will open threeday en-
sagem, with a special Saturday
matinee at the Grand Theatre The
first play will be the Great Divide.
This is considered the greatest West
ern play ever written.
Briefly the story OF The Great Di-
vide" shows how the great passion Of
honest love will change the whole
course OF mans life. Three drunk
en- men appear at a ranch house and
find a girl alone, her brother gone to
a remote railway station 10 see some
friends off on train. These men are
uncouth Two OF them look on the
woman as their pust prey, The third
sees something III the woman that
grip, him. To him she appeals for
aid He parleys with the other two.
One leaves with a gold chain. the
other with bullet. 1t was 4 fair
stand up and shoot, the best man to
take her with the privilege OF mar
riage
After the wedding the man is busy
developing a mine that turns into
golden horde. 1t serves only as
means OF gaining Injuries for his
wife. That has been his only pur-
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1913-04-21
MORE TREES
ARE PLANTED

Wills Brougher has set out about
one hundred new trees about his
holdings north OF town. He has
cleared a section OF ground to the
north and east OF the springs and
planted cottonwood trees the length
of the place. Where trees died out
last year new ones were planted in
their position, making it a driveway
that in time will be great feature.
In his planting OF last year he saved
about so per cent of the trees set out.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1913-04-21

There is one stretch near town that
needs attention That is between the
Muldoon farm and the Quill home.
The road is not alone rocky but eN-
ceedingly narrow. The first work
should be done before the roads are
completely dried out. With the will
lingness of the two counties to put
Kings Canyon into good working
condition il looks like there was
some modern progress in this section.
The auto has been responsible for
this class Of sentiment. The man
don't own one should not stand III
the way OF the party with a machine
or with the coming OF the tourist in
his machine.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1913-04-21

and pumping outfits are on hand
waiting transportation to the sites 1t
has taken a lot OF demonstrating to
convince the skeptcal that this is the
one mode that saves evaporation, de-
livers the water when wanted and is
the ceapest service yet found. 1t has
proven absolutely reliable and so far
no failures have been reported.
Mr.. Brougher will soon set up one
plant at his farm for raising water to
a large reservoir, where it will be dis
tributed to the various sections of
his farm. He is expecting his outfit
any day. Between the big windmills
for the lower ground and the motors
for the upper. he is assured of water
for the season
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1913-04-21
COUNTY
WANTS COIN

The State Board of Investment has
received letter from Clark County
in which it is stated that the county
is to issee bonds in value OF $4,000
Tor court house There is also a
proposition to issue road bonds in
the value of $4,000 It Is proposed if
possible to offer the bonds to the
state instead OF having TO peddle the
paper to a lot OF loan sharks. This
looks like one Of the inve stments that
is offered for the idle money now in
the treasury.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1913-04-21
READY FOR WORK

Tohn Albro, who has been compell-
ed to close his picture framing and
repair shop for some weeks on ac-
count of illness. is back at his place
Of business He is anxious for the
work and needs it. The old gentle
treatment he received at the hands Of
the superintendent of the county hos
pital. Parties having picture franz
we'll to call around and receive good
work and prompt attention.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1913-04-21

pose in developing it. During the
long period of mine development the
woman has busted herself making
Indian trinkets to sell at ;he nearby
tourist hotel.
While the man is getting the gold
en- horde for the woman she. with her
own hands, is accumulating enough
money to buy back the gold chain,
the drunk left with. Coming from
stern Puritan folk she has a peculiar
sense of right and wrong. That
chain is the only means of buying
back a freedom she feels sold.
When the man learns his gold is
not bringing any pleasure to the wo-
man he discovers the great divide be-
tween them His spanning that great
divide is as pretty love story as has
ever been told.
That the time between the acts will
not drag The Porter Stock Company
carries two high-class vaudeville acts,
Clayton and Earl and Miss Addie
Dunbar New songs in a manner
that please arc what these people pre-
sent Clayton and Earl were heard
here last fall Miss Clayton has
rich contr; Ito and Mr.. Earl a sweet
tenor. They have the same old pleas
ing manner of singing their songs.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1913-04-21
DOG
IS LOCATAbLE

A few days ago in Goldheld while
one friend was showing the other a
thirty dollar gold nugget the speci-
men te1l to the ground The Sc sui
friend owned dog named Geronimo,
who Immediately picked up the mug
get and swallowed the same before
precious piece The question natur-
ally arises il the dog is not locatable
If he Is. Is he OF more value 10,
a mining claim or just dog This
matter is being attended to by the
Goldheld boys who are keeping close
tab on Geronimo.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1913-04-21
HARD DRILLING
At THE. MINE

Work on the North Carson Tunnel
continues to advance. While it is
hard drilling the new equipment is
doing the work. Three shifts are
being kept on the move, resulting in
a hot compressor and all tools kept
going. 1t is expected to drive anoth-
er 200 feet before the main ledge mat
ter is encountered, when the drifting
will be carried along In the 800 feet
OF tunnel there is but one small
seam OF water and that is only a drip.
It has been dry going since the 1lrst
days work last fall.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1913-04-21

As there has been an item going
the rounds to the effect that the At
has decided that slot
machines need not pay a license,
there has been a great deal Of con-
fusion on the subject In reality Mr..
Thatcher did not rule on the question
OF the counties collecting licenses.
In other words, his published opinion
was relative to gambling and not slot
machines.
He has stated to Others since that
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1913-04-21
GETS APPOINTMENT

Bertram Nixon son OF the late
Senator Nixon. has been appointed a
member of the Nevada Fish Commits
sion. James Clark. whose term ex
pired. left the vacancy, which the
Governor supplied. Young Nixon
takes a keen interest in the work and
will help an important branch OF the
states work.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1913-04-21
FROM THE STAMPEDE

According to the Goldfield Tribune
Senator Arnold and others who have
low Creek. they are satisfied that the
time is not right for rush to the
diggings. Some excellent ore has
located but there is nothing that war
rants the boom or rush that was
started.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1913-04-21
PRETTY BUSY

+. p Esser. who has purchased the
Frank Wildcs farm south OF this city,
is putting in some double shifts Be.
tween his home duties and the man
aging and planting OF the new farm,
Mr.. Esser has plenty to keep him
going. A lot of improvements are
contemplated on this property
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1913-04-21
MORE CONTRIBUTIONS

The following amounts have been
received by Governor Oddie for the
benefit of the food sufferers of Ohio:
From the food sale by the Royal
Neighbors Lodge at Nc Gill
forwarded by Exposition. $4,000
Mr. Pete Indart, White Rock.
Elko County ............................ 1000
Citizens of Esmeralda County 42OO
Total $1,000
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1913-04-21
Must Pay for Licenses
On All S|Ot Machines

time that the slot machine is subject
to city or county license and that
the opinions of the various District
chimes must pay, he believes were
right If anyone will read the opin-
ion OF the Attorney-Ge as pub
lished some time ago. they will find
that it deals only with what consti-
tutes Gambling under the new law.
The slot machine problem is not
handled in the same opinion
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1913-04-21
FINDS FOR DEFENDANT

The damage case OF Mike Syatka
against the Mason Valley Mines Co
for damages in the amount OF $lO.4Go
for alleged injury, terminated III the
Federal Court Saturday afternoon al
ter having been on trail for three
days before a jury. The plaintiff
failed in his conventions.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1913-04-21
FEDERAL GRAND Jury

The Federal Grand Jury will be
in session in this city tomorrow and
on Wednesday the trial Jurors will
again be here for duty It is under
stood that a number of whisky sell
ing cases and a postoffice case will
come up for consideration.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1913-04-21
FINISHING UP

The work on the repairs OF the
cemetery water works is pretty well
along. Ii is hoped to finish up this
week. when there will be more water
available than for many years. The
old wooden boxes have been torn out
and a concrete reservoir cons structed.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1913-04-21
FROM THE LAKE

John Davey and Art Maish. who
have been putting in the past couple
of weeks at Glenbrook. came down
Saturday evening. They state hat
everything points to a very busy sea
son up that way. and an early one. as
there is practically no snow to inter
fcre this spring.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1913-04-21
The only Olympia Oyster Cocktails
in town at the BON TON candy store
TO WORK ON RIVER

Mike Smith and Carl FIankel are
preparing to do some sulicing on the
Carson River below Empire. in an en-
deavor to recover some of the values
that were run out from the mills
while in operation. They believe they
have the right system and intend do
ing considerable work along this line
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1913-04-21
RESIGNS POSITION

Herman Manthey, who has been
employed as clerk at the Walsh store
for some years past. has resigned and
this morning accepted a position as
brakeman on the " & T. Railway.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1913-04-21
HEAVY STORM

Out the Humboldt way they have
had an all day and night rain This
is OF great value TO the cattle and
sheep men. who have been figuring
on drouth
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1913-04-21
TO MINDEN

Tom Farrer, who came down from
Minden to spend Sunday in this city,
returned this morning, He states
that things are looking pretty good
up his way and all the farmers are
busy with spring stock and planting.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1913-04-21
FISH ARE BITING

Many OF the Carsonites put III yes
terday at Washoe Lake where the
catfish arc biting fairly well. Some
big catches were made. while nearly
everyone secured mess WITH 4
few warm days the ieastivc catfish
wilLb IN abundance. The fact that
thc catches are being made from the
shores is lending comfort 10 the sport
ANDY Robert managed to land about
one hundred fish yesterday. with sew
eral Of good size in the bag
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1913-04-21

A Parents and Teachers Associa-
ton. similar in subject to that exist
ing in Carson. has been organized in
Reno. Oother towns are following
suit It will result in much good for
both the teachers and the parents.