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Blue-grass blade. [volume] (Lexington, Ky.) 188?-19??, 1891-01-10
The crow resists gravity by

The crow resists gravity b.
striking against the air with hi
wings, the light edges of the fea
theirs acting as valves that clos,
as the wing goes down, and opei
as it goes up, 80 that the actor
and reaction are not equal in the
opposite directions.
The propelling force of the
wing is only in the small curved
part of it, that is, in front, in the
act of flying, and which strikes
the air at an angle of forty five
degrees, which, as in the fuke ol
a screw propeller of a ship, il
scientifically and practically pro-
ven to be the angle of greatest
force.
In the soaring flight of the
buzzard, however, none of the
phenomena in the flight of the
crow are discovered.
l have looked squarely down
upon the backs of buzzards az
they few past the face of a very
high perpendicular cliff, upon the
top of which I was, when the
buzzard was hundreds of feet
above the plain below, and I have
seen that the wings of the soar
ing buzzards were as rigid and
mOtionless, with reference to
their bodies, as it they were taxi
dermised.
In noticing the fight of the
buzzard it will be found that he
occasionally FLAPS" his wings,
but the intervals are so long,
that taken in connection with
the fact that the speed of the
buzzard does not decrease up to
this tapping, nor increase after
it, we may assume that its effect
is entirely too small to account
for the main phenomenon of its
fight.
1t would seem that there is
thus demonstrated to exist some
power the principle of which is
as yet absolutely unknown.
The specific gravity of a buz-
zard is as great, or nearly so, as
that of a crow, and there is but
little difference in the relative ex-
panse of their wings.
1t might be worth while for
some aerial navigation enterprise
to look into this phenomenon of
soaring birds.
Blue-grass blade. [volume] (Lexington, Ky.) 188?-19??, 1891-01-10
What Was the Physical Cause
Of the Death Of Jesus
Christ.
By G. G. p. CLARK, NJ. D.

This question: the discussion OF
which has lately been revived in
the British Medical Journal (D,
and participated in in various
other quarters, would seem to
have been a puzzle both to the
faculties orthodoxy and medical
science ever since biblical criti-
cism has had a voice. And yet,
if handled with frankness, it
would not seem difficult of solu-
tion.
In the first place it seems to be
admitted on all hands that Jesus
did not die from the immediate
and natural, or ordinary, effect of
his suspension on the cross. This
method of punishment was very
common among the Romans,
Jews, and other nations of an
tiquity, and it is abundantly SUBJ
stantiated as a fact, in addition to
its consistency with the establish
ed laws of human endurance,tha
the subject of it, when of ordinary
health and strength, would sur
vive his torture for from two to
four or even five days. But Jesus
was suspended but about as many
hours, or not above six at the
most. Accordingly it was that
when at the ninth hour, or six
o'clock P. NJ. Plate was asked
for his body, che marvelled if he
were already dead" Mark XIV
Az
Nevertheless it has been the
part. as it has been indeed the
necessity, of orthodoxy to hold
that when taken down from the
cross OF Joseph of Arimathea and
laid away in the sepulchre Tor re-
cess in the rocky hillside), he wal
as veritably dead as the soldiers
who were sent to break the leg,
of the crucihed supposed him to
be; and many ingenious explana
tions have been devised anG
argued to account for what, tG
those who stood by, must hav'
been so strange and unexpected
Without undertaking the tasl
! of setting forth and controvertins
these, and bearing in mind tina
the death of Jesus is nowher'
represented by the evangelist o
elsewhere as miraculous, or othe
than natural, let us examine tn
gospel narrative with an unpre
JUDGED eye and see what homes
differences may be drawn there
from.
And let us bear in mind, too
J that the accounts there found ar
) not only all that we have fror
which to make deductions, bu
Blue-grass blade. [volume] (Lexington, Ky.) 188?-19??, 1891-01-10
Form of BeQuest.

give and bequeath to the Prohibition
Trust Fund association. organized under
the laws of the state of New York, and
having its office in the city, county and
state of New York. for its use in har-
mony with the object Of its organiza.
tio1 rs set forth in its certificate of in
corporation -. And hereby in
struct my executors to carry ont the
provisions Of this belucst nj the earliest
practicable date.
The above is u form Of bequest that
may be used by ProhibitioniSts who may
desire TO remember AMI aid this reform
in their wills.
The above named association is COM
posed of well known prohibitionists, the
following being the officers:
President. Professor Samuel Dickie;
vice president, Hon. John p. st. John;
secreta ". j. Lloyd Thomas; treasurer
William T. Wardwell; counsel, Hon. w.
Jay Groo.
| Send to Secretary John Lloyd Thomas
3s East Fourteenth street, New York
for full information. Do not neglect
this important matter.
Blue-grass blade. [volume] (Lexington, Ky.) 188?-19??, 1891-01-10
They Hang the Wrong Men.

Men and brethren, read and
consider the following petition
against the hanging of Sidney
Ware, who while crazed with
drink, murders two men, May 4.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1891-12-07

The oldest ex-Cabinet officer in the
country is james Campbell, who was
Frankli Pierce's Postmaster Gen.
eral. Mr.. Campbell is more than
eighty aid has passed the latter years
OF an uuruffied life in The congenial
quiet OF Philadelphia, where 1t is
even declared he still practices law.
Albany Argus:-i he Indianapolis
Republicans are disguised because
when they asked the President for
thousand-dollar contribution 10 thor
municipal campaign fund he gave
only ono hundred and fifty dollars.
Law Partner Miller gave only fifty
dollars and "Lige" gave ten dollars.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1891-12-07
BUSINESS LOCALS.

Holiday Presents at I. Ostreicher's +
Headquarters for Presents at 1.
Ostreicher's.
Christmas Presents at the Gem
Jewelry Store. X
New arrival of Holiday Presents
almost daily, at l. Ostreicher's.
Banjo. violin and guitar strings, a
fine assortment. at Muller's.
ANY one having grain fed hogs can
sell the Same to j. d. Treat & Co. Il
All orders left ut the Nevada Meat
Market will be promptly delivered. 4
All work in modern dentistry neat
~ executed by DR.. c. F. Moore, Elko
Nevada.
A tine stock of fresh French can
dies and stationery just received at
Reinhart's.
A large stock of Christmas goods
just received at Rosenstock's. Call
and see them.
DR.. Moore will go to Carlin, Mon
day, Dec. 7th, on u professional trip
for few days.
Rubber Boots and Shoes, and all
kinds of Foot wear, for sale at
T.. OsELLs'.
$4,000 stock will reach Elko's finest
jewelry establishment in few days.
/. OsTaEIoHER.
A dance will be given by the men,
bers of Humboldt Lodge No. %, a. o.
U. W., at their Hal, on New Years
eve.
Save time and money by having
your watch, clock and jewelry repaired
by Sam Neusch wander, at Nye's old
stand.
Protect your weak eyes from the
injurious effect of sun and snow glare
by getting a pair of dark glasses at
Muller's.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1891-12-07
A Question of Stealing.

The Republican organs Of New York
assert day after day that the Demo
craes of that State are trying to steal
the Legislature. If they are to be
believed, Gov. Hill is devoting his
whole time to finding a way to commit
tho theft without being detected.
The truth doubtless is that the Re.
publicans committed a great many
frauds on the ballot box in the late
election, and they are afraid these
frauds viii be detected. They are,
therefore, crying "Stop thief" in
order to turn attention away from
themselves. The Republicans have
much the better record for stealing.
They stole the Presidency once, and
whenever they are in the majority
in Congress they manage to steal a
number Of seats both in the House
and Senate. In the last Congress
they obtained working majority in
the House by stealing seats that be-
longed to Democrats. Having such a
record, they should never charge the
opposition with theft-ISavannah
Ne10s.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1891-12-07
Who will 1t Be?

The Democratic caucus to choose a
Speaker tor the SIND Congress met
Saturday afternoon at o'clock and
took seventeen ballots without max
a choice. The first ballot resulted as
follows:
Charles F. Crisp, of Georgia, 81.
Roger Q. Mills, of Texas, Is.
Wm. M. Springer, of Illinois, 80.
Benton Nc dillan, of Tennessee, 1s.
VIM. H. Hatch, of Missouri, In
-. Stevens, of Massachusetts, l.
Necessary TO choice, lii.
The Eth ballot stood:
Crisp "a; Mills, 81; Springer, 10; Nc
MILAN, 17S Hatch, 5; Stevens l.
After the aDnoup cement of the re-
suit OF this ballot the caucus adj
journed till 10 o'clock this morning
with the chances favorable to Mills.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1891-12-07

The Repairing department Of o.
steicher's jewelry store Is in charge of
Il first class matchmaker who receiv,o
n silver medal in 1873 and is copsid-
cred one Of the finest watchmakers ON
the Coast.
The K. T. M. Co. has just received
a fine line of fish hooks, reels, silk
lines, jointed fishing poles, fish bask-
cts, and fish records which thew will
sell cheap. All lovers of argIinr
should call and see them before it is
200 late.
Sam wander, at Nye's old
stand, has just received a fine new
stock of jewelry, watches, toilet sets,
ETC, which he offers to the public at
living prices. Call and examine his
stock and prices before purchasing
goods in his line. r
Fresh Candies Just Re-
celved at Remnants. An
assortment of the Finest
Irish Linen Writing Paper,
and Envelopes. Christmas
Goodsin Plush. Toilet Sets.
Albums, Etc.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1891-12-07
GUESS FOR THE DOLL

A fine doll will be given away to
the one making the nearest guess to
the number of beans in a jar on exhi-
bition at Ostreichnr's iewelry store.
All guesses must lie sent in before
1880 P. NJ, Dec. 20. 1891. The beans
will be counted by committee chos-
en- by the guessers at 7:3O p. NJ, Dec.
2lst. All guesses and the name of
the guesser must be enclosed in an
envelope addressed to I. Ostreicher,
Elko, Nevada, and will be numbered
as received. Everybody in Elko
county, their wives and families, are
allowed to have free guess for this
beautiful doll. Write "Guess for the
doll" across the envelope.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1891-12-07
Election ofOmcers.

At regular meeting of Elko Lodge
No. IL, I. o. o. F., held at their Hall
Saturday evening last, the following
officers we're elected to serve for tho
ensuing year:
Noble Grand, John w. Puett; Vice
Grand, John B. Abel; Secretary, w.
w. Booher; Treasurer, S. M. Henley;
Trustees, Edgar Reinhart, E. G. Jones
and John Hibbets. -.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1891-12-07
For Sale.

One top buggy with pole and shafts,
one single buggy harness, one two
seated spring wagon, one dump cart
and cart harness, one cutter with
pole and shafts. The above named
property is all in good order and will
be sold alta bargain. Apply to
l.. e. MORGAN,
Wv Elko, Nevada.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1891-12-07
CASH RECEIPTS
HOTEL ARRIVALS.
Depot HOTEL Clark 81 Green, Pro.
prietOrs.

prietOrs. ...
A Fisher, Wells; 5 McMullen. John
Crosson, Deeth; Mr. & Mrs u A P
johnson, ID ID Pervorse, Mound; A
" Fuller, Miss Mamie SHETLAND, So
Fork; p p Wore, J j Cam JbeIl. For t
Haileck; Wn fl Aldrich, N Nelson,
Geo A Nelson, Gantz Creek; Boo
Reid, Eureka; Joe Lindsay, Union; M
Lewis, City; L w CressweIi. Arizona;
J B Huxley, TT HalIeck; w P Mon
dy, $ h.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1891-12-07
SALMAGUNDl.
no Advertisements Allowed Under
Tnis Head.

INC SiCh llSb.
Taxes are coming in lively to-day
with prospects of small delinquent
list. ...
Be sure and send in a guess. for
that beautiful doll at Ostreicher's
store.
Regular meeting Humboldt Lodge
No. %, A. 0. q. W., at their Hall to-
uight. - ..
If you want to buy a buggy, har-
ness or spring wagon see &. E, Nor
gan's ad.
The County Commissioners are in
session to-day. Commissioners Rigs
by and Burns being present.
The thermometer in the rear of the
Free Press Office showed twenty-five
degrees below zero this morning.
The SiLver State says times are
livelier in Winnemucca just now than
they have been for year or more.
If you are interested in organizing
Chatauqua Circle in Elko go to the
Reading Room at 7 O'Clock this even
ing.
Would it not ba a good idea for
Senator Stanford to hitch some Of his
flyers to the west bound mail train
and get it in on tune?
Chicago Globe:-We are waiting
patiently to hear of an advance in
wages in Ohio aud corresponding
red AUCTION III New York, Massachu-
setts and Iowa.
N. Y. World; This years bounty
on Vermont maple supar is estimated
at sl0O,000-and no questions asked.
But why should the people be taxed
TO pay that money. r....
What is min.3?" asked an inquirer
Of a scientific friend. "No mattor,"
was the laconic answer. What is
matter?" continued the questioner,
Never mind" replied his scientific
friend.
Mrs. F. M. McPhewes and her
daughter, Mile, will leave tonight
for Salt Lake where they will mike
their future home. They take with
them the good wishes of the people
OF Elko.
A woman, "out in Kansas" the
other day, asked her husband for
dollar, and got shot for the offense.
This should serve as warning to
all women who are blessed with a
husband.
Reno Journdl:-W. III. A. Pike and
I. +. Moran, of Wadsworth, visited
Reno yesterday. They say the boss
ridden Legislature of last Winter
killed an important home industry by
prohibiting the transportation of fish
by rail. a"
The latest news regarding the great
earthquake Of October 18th in Japan
shows that the number of dead is T.
go, and the injured numbered 1920,
with S9,6ai buildings wholly aud 49,
625 partly destroyed. Over 44OOG0
people have been rendered homeless
and destitute.
Lyon County Times Judge Ris.
Ing has awarded A. Fred, the jew
peddler, $500 damages and costs of
suit. Fred sued Constable McNeely,
Of Greenfield, for $1,000 damages for
false i'm prisonment, aud Nc. and his
oondsmen will have to pay tho dam
ayes, unless they appeal tho case.
DR.. g. F. Moore, Elko's dentist,
Seot to Carlip to-day on a profession
u trip for the week. He will be
located at Cozzen's Hotel where he
can he found at all hours. Carlnites
Will find the DIR. FIRST class work
nan and a pleasant gentleman. His
vie aud child aceo npanied him.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1891-12-07
Gem Ro,el---I. ostreicher, Pro

j D Abel, j M Dorsey, Fort Hal
lock; e } lola, Adobe; C Greenberg,
Oslno;,L w Cresswell, Arizona; j L
McDermott, Edward Leberske, La
noble; Geo Pratt, North Fork; H w
Collin, Tuscarora; WIN Troxler, Deeth.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1891-12-07
State Land Office.

Since the last report nine applica-
tions to purchase State land were
filed, embracing 2,153.26 acres.
CASH RECEIPTS.
Payments on application. q. u. $3.50 IS
Second and full payments. :. 48O 90
Interest payments. ......... Gil IL
Total .... ...........Sl,6 $50 81
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-04-05
FOR ST. ANDREWS COFFEE STANDS.

seldom has there been larger gathering at tho
Lenox Lyceum than there was last night at the CON
cert and and dramatic readings for the benefit OF the
New York and Brooklyn St. Andrews Onc-Cent Coffee
stands Every seat taken and many we're stand
ing in the rear Of the hail. AS the admission was 81
the Organization realized about $1,000. This society
was founded by Mrs J. NJ. Lamadrld in 1886. Tho
opening address was made by A. B. Dc Frece. The
programme by the artists who volunteered their GER
vices was as follows Piano and organ duet by Frank
Taft ard f. Q. Quicken, sercnade" and Oriental
March, dedicated 10 William Steinway, the treasurer
Of the organzaton soprano solos, Miss Ida Klein, La
File du Regiment and "Come Where the Lindens
Bloom" recitation, Mary Queen of Scots" Mrs. Har-
riet Webb; aria, Miss Emily Winant; piano solo.
valesca Franck solo, Herr Conrad Behrens; piano
duet Mrs. J. NJ Iamadrid and F. Q. Quicken; song,
Christian Fritsch violin solo, Jeanne Frankie solo,
Miss Emily Winant; prcislled from "Meistersinger
Jeanne Frankie Frank Taft and F. Q. Quicken.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-04-05


ATKINSON IN rnu,sdav April 8. William H. Atkinson,
Funeral services at his late residence. Al East sh-s
sunday, April 5, at p, M
Relatives and friends Invited -.
Members of the First District Dentai hee stS
requested to attend the funeral ceremonies 0i n n
honored associate, William IL. Atkinson ~: ~ r ~ AZ
o'clock j. H. z. HODS0N, ID. D. s., President
Is. Z. NASH, d. d. S., Secretary. - nj,
BECK-on Thursday, April 2 1891 Janet ha'hsa0 D'A'
Relatives and friends OF the family are Invited 70 attend
funeral services at her late residenee as
carrIsScs viii meet the 35 train. Harlem H. r.
40 Molrsania Station. -
plrrTs-On Friday April g. Sylvester Morris Belts In
the Doth y:ar G Mo n g. at 80 D. H. a. the
Fq b.H 81 MIS- brother William BETS stamford Conn
RUTrERwoRTH-Aplil 2, at tn Park Avenue Hotel.
Thcr2h "a viii be held at the residence OF Mrs.
~ II Buttervoith 80 East 35thst, at p M MONDAY,
April G. -. -, 49,.
DRhPERIn this city, 4th inst, George Draper OF Aasa
riap1ent AZ Mount Auburn Cemetery near Boston
EvrpFTr-On saturday morning, Annie NJ, eldest child
n, Sidney j. and the late Annie Everett sRea ~ Years.
saryces Monday afternoon at oc,ocKi AZ ho'h'~ ~'u
10 place fremont. New YORK City. -, ,s,,.
rntsrnen, TUESDAY Rural Cemetery, Fshhl Nlisee'
n. Y. ,.. -, ,Ao i.,a
GRoyEApr g. Caroline nss,I H. Of GT 1ea "oO" 0 VIC
Notice Of funeral hereafter -,
HAGER-At East Orange n. j.. Friday morning April .,
Hannsh Jane Matchn, wife OF Wits D. haseF' aeea
Funeral services at her late residence 81 washington
East Orange (Brck Church staton MONDAY April D.
1t p. M -, ,,Lo,,os taoohus
JACoBU Saturday morning April g. Thomas J"coouS
s s se az the Bedford Methodist Eriseo-
nal Church Bedford and Morton stsl Aohday evening
April a. 1t o,eoek
KinaIy omit sending nowern. -
InterIseaI AZ HiEhlana Aills, ~ II
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-04-05
EDWIN BOOTH CLOSES HIS SEASON

Edwin Booth ended his season yesterday afternoon
at sthe Brooklyn Academy Of Music, giving pet
Torrance Of Hamlet" and this was followed with
deep interest and received with aectionate admira-
ton by a multitude numerous as could be crowded
into that great theatre. Every scene was observed
with vigilance which is keener than that of critical
tase-the vigilance of the heart. How much and how
Truly Edwin Booth is respected and loved might readily
be seen in the face Of that eager throng.
Mr.. Booth played Hamlet in that mood OF poetic
exaltation pensive melancholy and exquisite refine
ment which his acting of the part has always been
distinguished and also in that tone Of settled spiritual
pan-that atmosphere Of profound, memorable grief
which is inseparable from right embodiment OF
ShalespeaCe's ideal. II is not necessary to de-
scribe in detail work often described before. and
so entirely familiar TO the American public. Poetry
in the art Of acting cannot be carried further than 1t
Is by Edwin Booth: and as he now passes into his
chosen retirement whether it be long short we can
but feel that there will he darkness upon many fields
of the Shakespearean drama until his gentle gracious
figure comes once more upon the scene, and his voice
of eoquence and OF beauty speaks TO again.
After the last curtain yesterday, the applause was
prodgiou ard wildly enthusiastic and 1t continued for
II long time. The audience rose, and the'e was loud
cheering and the waving Of handkerchiefs in the air
and Mr.. Booth recalled again and again. In re-
Spouse to the last of these callstle sympathy and
sincerity of which coull not be doubted-the tragedan
came forward and spoke follows:
Ladies' and Gentlemen: l scarcely know what to
say, and indeed, only make my usual speech-of
thanks and gratitude thank you for your great
Kindness IL will be forgotten. hope that
thls IS not the last time shall have the honor Of
appearing before you. When | come again ] hope
thai l shall be able TO give greater attention than
have ever given 10 whatever part may play. hope
that nv health and strength may DC improved, that
can serve you better; and shah always try TO dc
serve the favor you have shown
Mr.. Booth withdrew amid cCpious plaudlts. ana the
immense audience slowly dispersed.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-04-05
DIED..


LYONTheodoro Il. Lyon at his late residence 14e Wese
122d-st. on saturday: April 4, 1891.
Notice OF funeral hereafter.
April T. 1884, At his lote rest.
denee. No. 10 East fSoh.st Bartlett s. Marshall. aged
Notice Of frnera hereafter.
MARTIN-At Kansas City, Mo-, April 4, Josephine b.
wife OF George G.. Martin.
Notice OF funeral hereafter
MEEKER-At South Nysck, N. Y, on Friday April .,
1891 Clara. wife Of Charles Meeker and Youngest
Funeral services her late residence Tuesday after
noon, APd = At O'clock p.,..,. ro.. 49,. =.
ChsmbeIssL, at 1 20 D. m.
Interment in Rockand Cemetery at convenience Of family
MILLson Friday, April g. Egber Mills, in the 52d yoas
Relatives friends invited attend the fgner. from
MUZIo-As midnight, April Mary Ann Lindsay. the bc-
loved wife Of Charles w Nude at ~ Est 2lss
and 1othst Monday afternoon, April @. At O'Clock
cLIyER-on Friday April 3; May ~ Oliver daughter
Of M4reare; s. and the late Garrett oliyer; sn,a.v
at d. m.
sANFcRD-At stamford Conn.,, April 4, 1884, Mrs. Heiea
Funeral services at her residence Reading Ridge Conn.,,
Monday. April g. at D. m
sANGER-on Friday, April 3, Marie Louise De Bost,
widow OF Ruff, Sanger In her esth year
Relatives and friends invited 70 attend the funeral rom
her late residence oss West 4cthst on Sunday, April
sETON-Mother Catharine. Of the Order Of Mercy. %
Ap ba IN Ter yns sn Monday Ap
10 a. m.
sNAPE-At Tarytown Of pneumonia, Henry Shape. in bis
Funeral at p M at his late residence, Eizsochs.
Sunday. ia
Friends invited. rs 15ss
TpRNERon Thursday April 2 1901 q her ssh ssas
the family OF Isaac s. Plat. Hir .
u t6e ss Rr ' and X %
fiom her late residence $50 ParE.ave, NewYOrk, ~
wILLErs-At liosyn +th month "a day yrs aaif
Willets aged 15 years
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-04-05
In ANDURON MONUMENT.

A movement has been made lately among naturalists
and Others for the erection Of monument over the
grave of Audubon the first writer of reputation and
authority upon the subject Of natural history In this
country and whose grave in the city OF New-lorH IS
at present unmarked even By headstone Scientific
men OF the country have applied TO the public to 70
move this neglect by uniting in contribution in order
to raise $4,000, which will be needed for the purpose
of erecting a proper monument TO his memory DR..
Thomas Eggeston of Columbia College, is the chair
man of the committee, and movement has been made
among the various societies in the State who are III
trested in the protection Of game to Tend their assist
ance , -, ~ vi. -.
Robert B. Roosevelt. president Of the New-for as
sociotn has communicated with all the other societies
and has offered 10 receive contributions from tneni
several thousand dollars have already been subscribed