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The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1892-05-26
EVENLY MATCHED.

Deacon Lanks-I tell you, Deakin bunker is
master hand at savin'. I jest seen him takin'
home half a bushel of big green goggles. He's
goin' to put 'em On his cattle, SOS that they'll
think his old musty straw.stack is fresh, green
grass, an eat themselves fat.
Mrs. Lanks-His wife amt far behind him.
She's got one Of them kodaks. an is goin' to
fodygraf the moasses on the Summer bosrders'
fapiacks an the frostin' on the fruitcake.
hear tell, too, that she puts in pieces of rubber
shoes for citron an dead hornets for raisins.
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beg pardon, but 1 saw only half of it."
WHOLLY UNKNOWN.

Bank Teller Ito humble stranger)-I am
sorry, sir, but you must be identified before
VIC can pay this check. 1 presume you can
easily find some prominent citizen who knows
you?
Humble Stranger-I do not think any one
in this city knows me.
Teller-Then, is there no we'll known man
living in any of the neighboring towns to
whom you could telegraph for Identification
Humble Stranger (meekly)-I think not
You see, am only the Lieutenant Governor of
the State.
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PERSONAL.

The Adjutant- General Of the State of Vermont
received notice few days ago from the War De-
partment at Washington that medal of honor has
been Issued 10 Serg't Robert J. COfey, Co. X, 4th
VT, for distinguished conduct at Banks's Ford
Va, May 4, 1862 no better account Of which can
be given than that found on page Ice, Vol. l. Yer
mont in the Civil War;: 4" Notable among many
individual exploits In this battle the capture
by Serg't Robert j. Coffey. of Co. K, 4th VT, single
handed, of a Captain and Lieutenant OF the 2lst
N. c., and five privaes of the 8th La. These.
after the repulse of Hoke's and Hays Brigadcs by
the Vermont Brigade, had sought shelter in ra.
vine In front Of the Ath Vt. Serg't CoGey, who
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1892-05-26
A KIND FATHER.

Little Skinny Nubbins-Pa, please gimme
nickel. Ice cream is only five cents dish at
Cooley's to-day.
Old Man Nubbins-Ice cream, har? Can't
afford it! You wait till next Winter an I'll
let you have all you want of suthin' better than
ice cream.
Skimpy-What, pa.
Old Nubbins-I'll let you, just as often as
you want to, stick your bare foot out from
under the bed clothes till it almost freezes, an
then pull it back into the warm bed. 1t feels
so good that it's better than ice cream, an don't
cost a cent, either.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1892-05-26
FARM WAGES.

Secretary Rusk has been having series
Of valuable investigations made into the
course CT wages OF farm hands in this coun-
try for period of years. The results Of
these have now been published in bulletin
from the Agricultural Department. This
shows that in 1929 the average monthly
wages, withcut board, of the hired men on
the farms of the country were Sl6.09. In
1866 the average wages were:
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ENGLISH AND AMERICAN FARMERS.

EDITOR NATIONAL TRIBUNE: Please answer the
following: First, the English farmer gets ii to IL
cents @ pound for his beef the American farmer
gets four to six cents pound for his beef and pays
from 20 TO GO per cent more for his supplies than
tine English farmer. How does the American
farmer manage TO live cheaper and better? Second,
the American farmer gets so cents busheI for his
wheat, and the English farmer gets sl2o a bushcl,
and pays 20 10 GO per cent less for labor and sup
plies. How does the American farmer manage to
compete and Hyc?-W. T. McCULLocH, Jessie,
\. d.
Oar correspondent has opened up wide
field Of comparison by his questions In
some ways the English farmer is better fixed
than the American. 1t is true that he gets
an enhanced price for his products, owing
10 his closer proximity to market. The
American farmer gets less for his grain, on
account Of having to pay the cost of trans
portation, and the profits of the middle men,
deducted from the price Of grain, when
taken to the English market. He also
has to pay much higher for his labor. On
the other hand, the English farmer has to
pay an immense rental for his land, which,
if il does not completely Offset this, goes far
toward doing so. Then, he has to pay a
number of vexatious taxes, and has other
burdens which the American farmer is COM
paratively free from. 1t is not true that the
American farmer "pays from 20 to 60 per
| cant mora for eppDlios
The American farmer has the advantage
of labor-saying machinery, which, on certain
crops, more than compensate for cheap labor.
We see all this proven by the fact that
America and other foreign grain-groming
countries render the production of grain in
England improbable, and the complaints
are general and vehement among the Eng
lish farmers that they can make no money,
| but have to conduct their farms at loss.
No set OF farmers in the world are grum-
bling more savageiy about hard times than
the English, because, in spite of the rela-
lively high prices they get for their grain,
| by reason Of nearness to the center of con-
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1892-05-26
THE Superintendent of the Michigan

THE Superintendent Of the Michigan
Soldiers Home is trying to make a record
for economy by feeding the veterans oleo-
margarine instead of butter. He is likely
to receivethe punishment tofit the crime,
because the Grand Army comrades are
stirred up in regard to his management of
the Home, and there is law On the statute
books of Michigan making it penal offense
for the officer Of any State institution to
feed the inmates any butter but the genuine
article.
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666 the average wages were:

1t must be remembered that the wages in
1866 were on deprecated paper basis, the
greenback that year having an average gold
value Of Il cents, which would make the
average wages that year $500. The re-
port concludes:
A careful analysis OF all the data collected con-
eerning farm wages from 1870 to 1865 in COMPARE
son with results Of the recent Investigations
viii show that In 50 years the compensation of
farm labor has very nearly doubled. In eompari-
son with other countries American farm labor
stands frs. IN rate Of compensation.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1892-05-26

ONE Of the good laws which the present
Congress contemplate is the more effective
prohibition Of Inc immigration of undesirable
persons. One Of the best things that can
come TO this country is an honest, indugtri-
RI idle, vicious one.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1892-05-26
GOOD ADVICE.

Drowning Man-Help / am sinking to the
bottom for the third and last time. Help!
Bystander-Who are you?
Drowning Man-Prof Sagesmith. Help!
Decentralization of the commentary for
young men, entitled Plenty of Room at the
Top"f
Drowning Man-Yes-gug gug !-Helpi
Bystander-I wouldn't sink to the bottom if
were you. There is plenty Of room at tho
top.
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lF You ARE COMING.

IL you think of coming TO the National
Encampment, send The NATIONAL TRIB-
UNE postal card, with your name, address,
regiment brigade, and corps, or vessel and
squadron.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1892-05-26

UNBRoKEN peace reigns in our foreign
relations, bat the deadly war between MIN
neapolis and st. Paul has broken out with
increased violence.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1892-05-26

FROM The way the Conventions are run
ming there will be a good many Of the
statesmen Of the present Congress out Of a
job when the next one conyencs.
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HANDICAPPED.

Witness (testifying}-I was present during
the whole of the fight
Lawyer-Then, as you witnessed the entire
disturbance of course you
beg pardon, but saw only half of it."
Haven't you just testified that you were
present through it all?"
"Yes, sir; but you must remember that
have only one eye"
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1892-05-26

"Bilkins," said the editor to the politician,
eve were robbed last night of everything we
possess but our honor"
WELL" returned the politician, how much
will you take to support me during the coming
campaign"
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1892-05-26

Boston Maiden Touring in Oklahoma)-Is
that tall, picturesque man resident of this
locality?
Akali Ike (delicately)-Not precizely,
ma'am; that thar is Appetite Bill, from the
Cherokee-ah- hum !-DisTobe
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s1s.fo a. Ts s.aaTos posr OFFICE As ssooaoAss
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1892-11-17
BY Special Request.

DR.. Freeman has changed his dates
and will be in Carliu, Nov. l9th, and
in Elko, Nov. Doth and in Tuscarora
Nov. 22nd and 2srd fully prepared to
treat all diseases Of the eye, ear, nose
and catarrh; spectacles fitted; all
deformities OF the body or limbs; all
chronic and private diseases; old sores
cured; rupture positively cured, no
pain, no operation; we refer to James
Hope, Empire, Nevada, cured; also
@. Halter, and a host of others. Re-
member dates.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1892-11-17
Death OF Steve K

~
Word was brought to town this
morning that Stephen Dakiu, of La
noble, whose serious illness was men.
toned in these columns yesteruay,ha a
died at his home in that Valley at
bali past four last evening.
he was taken sick last Thursday,
the 10th. instant, and on Sunday DIR.
Henderson was summoned. The DR..
attended him and left him resting
very comfortably with good chance
OF recovery, but he suffered a relapse
and yesterday the DR.. was again
called, but arrived to late to stay the
ravages OF the fatal disease, and at
half past four his spirit took It's
flight to that bourne from whence no
traveller returns.
Steve, as he " as Familiarity called,
was a native If Michigan, aged A
years. He had resided in Lamoille
Tor the past seventeen years where
he had followed farming, and was
looked upon by all who knew him rs
an industrious, genial, opsn-hearted
gentleman.
May he rest in peace.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1892-11-17
SubScrtbe Now.

Remember that you can get the
WEEKLY INDEPENDENT and the
Weekly Examiner for one year for IS
by paying up all back subscriptions
and IL year in advance. Besides get
ting both papers for a year you have
n chance to draw one Of the Exam
iner's magnificent prizes and got q
beautiful picture thrown in. Send
along your money and we will order
the papers for you,
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1892-11-17
A Card.

Having sold out my store, 1 take
This opportunity to thank the people
OF Elko and vicinity for their liberal
patronage extended to me in the past.
All parties indebted TO me are re-
quested to call and SETTLE their &C
counts, and all parties having claims
against me- will please present them
for payment.
Respectfully Yours,
j. RosRNsTooK.
Elko, Nov. 16, 1892. limo
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1892-11-17

80; Bonnie Mcbride, 80; Lucy Yates,
So: Ellis Gooding, 81; Mary Overman
80; Ivy Bruce, SO.
. GRADS.
Lena Reokhart 95; Irene Abel, SO;
Irene Hunter, 81; Ray Wiley, 81;
frank Fernald, 80; Feruie Jones, 95;
Edith Abel, 96i Johnny Graham, 3d.;
Johnny Ouderkirk, 81; Fannie Snow,
30; Ethel Hale, So; Percy Hull, 96;
Ivy Cogswell,, 92; Henley Miller, 90;
Elixa OVerman, 93;/ Taylor johnson,
96.-ADA M. WEED, Teacher.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1892-11-17

DR.. Moore expects to be home in a
few days to attend to all work that he
was compelled to leave undone. Pat
ronize your home dentist If you want
good work.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1892-11-17
this head.

The steps OF the Courthouse have
been painted by Mr.. Pullman. They
nov preeenta neat appearance.
The Carson Appeal says Judge
Belknap has returned from Califor-
mia, Wonderfully Improved n health.
The citizens OF Piouhe are laying in
an unusually large supply of fire
wood because Of the prediction OF the
IudiRns OF q hard Winter.
The iNoEPRNDENr regrets to learn
that MISS Belle Butler is seriously i'll
at Mr.. Henley'a Her many friends
i'll Elko hope that she will speedily
ecover.
Harve McAdams came down from
Tuscarora last night on his way to
San Francisco. There is no truth in
the report that he is going there to
get bonds % Constable OF Tusca-
rorR.
A Japanese on this morping'a east
bound train created considerable
amusement by settioR his watch
with the time painted on the wooden
sign-olock which hangs in front OF
the Gem iewelry store.
Richard Reeves OF Washington
Yolo county, Cal, IS under arrest at
Sacramento and charged with at
tempting TO swindle a life insurance
company by insuring his wiFe's life
and substituting q healthy woman
for her at the time she was on her
death bed.
The Supreme Court of $JtRh has
ruled that property OF the Mormon
Church which had been declared al
having eschsated to the Government
must go to she public schools and to.
the repairs OF Mormon places of wor-
ship. The amount 10 dispute is
about S75o,ooa-
Reporte from all parts OF the State
chow that the Australian system OF
voting WAS a complete success aud
gave general satisfaction Merry few
votes were thrown oGt, probably not
more than under the old system. II
is a clean aud prompt method Of
registering the popular will.
Gus Cavs naugh came down from
T0scarora last night and left for the
East this morning. He intends to
60 to Chicago and remain during the
: Worlds Fair. Gus is an honest, in
dustrious M and the INDEPENDENr
10 common With his many friends in
Elko county wishes him success
wherever bis lines may be cast.
Dundes Observer: -"Te!l me ye
winged winds that round my path
way roar, do ye not know some quiet
spot where wives clean house no
more; some lone se~qnestered leafy
dale, some INLAND ocean grit, where
life is not one ceaseless war with
cobwebs and with dirt; where only
natures carpet spreads beneath their
tired feet, and wretched men are ne'er
compelled It's emerald folds to beat?'
The Fall breeze famed his heated
face and said: "Beat oni There's
no such place.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1892-11-17

A fine display Of silver ware, fancy
dishes, lamps, knives, forks, spoons
ETC., at the EFT. M. Co.'S. Call and
inspect these goods, which are the
finest in their line syer brought to
Elko. ~
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1892-11-17
INTERMEDIATE DEPARTMENT.

INTERMEDIATES DEPARTMENT.
Report OF intermediate Department
for the month ending October 31st:
A GRADE.
Cora Taber, 90; Hattie Hale, 98;
Ruth Triplett, Sc: Nettie johnson, 90;
Harry Mayer, 95; Alberta Benson, 90;
Myrtle Hunter, 81; George Hale, 90;
Jessie Harris, 81; Lou Lane, 81.
B GRADE.
Lizzie Yates, SO; Joe Gardner, So;
Essie Hunter, 81; Carrie Keith, 81;
George Grant, 81; George Russell,
80; Ellen Russell, 80.
G GRADE.
Lily Snow, 81; Hattie Snow, 95;
Eliza Graham, 50; Minnie Reckhar,,
90; Elmer Ouderkrrk, 81.
ID GRADE. ?
Bessie Keith, Sc; Violet Pearson, 96;
Annie Dewar, SO; Fern Ouderkirk, 85;
Paul Adams, 95; Susie Anderson, 95;
Herbert Sproule, So; Edith Hunter,
81; Violet Bruce. "a; Roy Rigsby, 92;
Fern Gedney, SO; Ludina Miller, 80;
Harry Bruce, 90; Bert Lynn, 80; Mary
Dewar, CO. f. MAELETT, Teacher.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1892-11-17

e. OsELL's just received "a complet
assortment Of Ladies' and Misses fin
shoes, also .aen's aud boys fine shoes.
Please call and examine goods and
prices before sending away. tt
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1892-11-17

Banjo, violin and guitar strings, q
hne assortment. at Muiler's.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1892-11-17
Notice.

All parties indebted to me vii
please call imme'' lately and settle the
same. All parties holding claims
against ms are requested to call and
get their money.
BEN Ca I0HRAD.
Elko, New, Nov. z, 1892.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1892-11-17
Elko School Report.

Elko School Report.
The following have averages Of 80
or above for Sept. and Oct:
GRAMMAR DEPARTMENT.
SENIOR GLASS.
Hattie Roseustock, Nellie Anderson,
Cora Harris, Dora Triplett.
JUNIOR GLASS.
Dora Sheehan, May Gardner, Ad-
die Stcker, Arthur Mcintosh, Mamie
Yates, Ida Phillips, Jos. Harris, Cecil
Biggs, Myrtle Bruce.
NINTH GRADE.
George Hunter, Paul Keyser, Matte
Keith, Grace Anderson.
EIGHTH GRADE.
Clara Taber, Charlie Mayer, Jessie
Keyser.-F. McRAE BYERs, Principal.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1892-11-17
SUMMARY.
Total Disbursements.s15,0ls Sc

Bal in Treasury 900. 3o,469 80
The above amount stands to the
credit OF the several funds ms per
Treasurer's Bal. Sheet, dated Oct. l
1892, hereto attached.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1892-11-17
PRIMARY

A GRADE.
Grace Gilmore, SO; Minnie johnson,
Oh; Margaret Russell. sc; Stuart
Mayer, SO; Edith Hale, 81; Emma
Triplett, 80; Blaine Snow, SO; Coral
Stoker, SO; Allen Mcbride, s5; Ossie
Miller, So; Lucille Meigs, So.
b GRADE.
Alice Hunter, 04; Halleck Mayer,
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1892-11-17

Protect your weak eyes from the
injurious effect Of sun aud snow glass
by getting q pair Of dark glasses at
MullerIs.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1892-11-17
Direrenoe Be,ween Plan. ana Fruit

Difference Between Plant ana Fruit
Strawberries are fruit; 30 are to-
matoes, melons aud cucumbers. One
suggested distinction between a vege-
table and a fruit is that the latter
may be eaten raw, while the former
must be cooked, but that doesn't
hold always. Technically, q fruit in
closes the seeds Of the plant and 10
matured lover ground; plant growth
matured under ground is a vegetable.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1892-11-17
DIED.

DAK1N:-In I'amoille Valley, Nevada,
Nov.s16, 1892, Stephen Dakin, a ma
tive Of Michigan, aged A years.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1892-11-17

JOINT STATEMENT
Of AUDITOR AND TREASURER
OF ELKo COUNTY.
For tho Quarter Ending Sept. SO,
1902.
'rt Sesn ST Of fEE ifs! .....
AUDITORS OFFICE.
Oct. 4. 1897.
To the Honorable Board of County Commits
sioners OF Elko County, Nevada.
GENTLEMEN; We herewith submit our Quar-.
telly Report Of the Finances of the County
Tor the quarter ending Sept. 80, 1897.
respectfully submitted:
GEO. Il. MEIGS,
Auditor,
JAS. CLARK,
Treasurer.
Bye. w. HULL, Deputy.
RECEIPTS FROM ALL
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1892-11-17
aALMAGUNDl.

No AAvcrtDcmenrs Allowed Under
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1892-11-09

their Deds, covering them at night to
protect from frost till the approach Of
severely cold weather; then they are
dug carefully to preserve the roots
At least two-thirds of the tops are
cut off and the plants closely packed
in strong, deep boxes with the roots
well covered with earth which Is
sifted and packed among them. After
being thoroughly watered the boxes
are placed in the shade for few days,
and stored in dry cellar till spring.
They require no further attention
than an occasional watering. When
removed from the cellar in the follow
ing April or May the plants are COW
cred with new shoots, and are grad
ually exposed to the sun till the time
to again transplant their beds on the
lawn. The stocks being large and
strong, in few weeks the beds are
beautiful with foliage, and soon pre-
sent a mass of flowers.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1892-11-09
HE DIED BY MORPHINE.

Lieut. schwatka, the Noted Explorer,
! Ends His Life ar Portland, Ore.
| PORTLAND, Ore, Nov. Lieut.. Fred
erick Schwatka, of Alaskan exploration
fame, died here at 400 this morning.
He was picked up on the street about
, \. VI. in an unconscious condition. Be-
side him was found an empty laudanum
bottle. There is little doubt that he
committed suicide.
Lieut.. SchWatka had just returned to
the United States from an exploration
trip in the Yukon River district of
Alaska, his journey occupying the great
er part OF the summer, and being the
subjecr of interesting letters written for
a literary syndicate. The Lieutenant was
addicted to the use Of liquor TO excess,
and also to the use of morphine. Three
years ago, while intoxicated, he fell
over stairway railing in a hotel in a
Missouri town, and received INJURIES
from which 1t was reported he had
died.
Lieut.. Schwatka was born in Illinois,
and was 43 years old. A graduate of
West Point, he served several years on
garrison and frontier duty, later being
admitted to the bar and still later re-
CelVlng the Qogroo OF doctor or medl-
cine. On June 10, 1873, Lieut. Schwat-
ka started on his first Arctic explora-
ton, in search of Sir John Franklin's
expedition. He was successful in his
mission, the party finding and burying
many skeletons of the Franklin
party. Lieut.. Sckwatka found the
grave of Lieut.. Irving, of the Terror. and
in addition to many interesting relics a
copy of the Crozier record, found in
1859 by Hobson, Of the McClintock ex-
petition, and which stated, under date
of April %, 1913. that Sir John Frank
Inns death occurred on June Z, 1S47.
This expedition was also marked by the
longest sledge journey on records, 251
miles. Afterwards he explored the
course Of the Yukon. Lieut.. SchWatka
commanded the New York Times ex-
ploring expedition OF 1856.
Lieut.. Schwatka had received the Ro..
quette Arctic medal from the Geograph-
ical Society of Paris and from the Geo
graphical Society of Russia. He was an
honorary member of the geogra phical
societies of Geneva, Bremen and Rome.
He is also the author Of "Along Alas
ka's Great River "Nimrod in the
North" '"The Children of the Cold"
and other writings. During his military
service Lieut.. Schwatka WAS a member
of the Third Cavalry, resigning his COM
mission in August 1854.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1892-11-09
Poultry Pickin2S.

GIVE the chickens fine gravel and
let them help themselves.
IF poultry are confined, if they are
not given a good variety they eat
much that had better be let alone.
IN very hot weather see that the
chickens have some chance to get
into the shade. Too hot a sun is not
good.
THE nests and roosts should always
be easy Of access in order to make the
work of keeping down the lice much
easier.
WHILE chickens thrive best in
small numbers or flocks, ducks seem
to do better when a large number are
kept tog ether.
ONE advantage with geese IS that
they are hardy, easily raised and re-
Quire less care and expensive food than
any other class of fowls.
On large farms there is no reason
why the chickens runs should not be
very large, rs the ground can be put
to few uses that will pay better.