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Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1894-04-25
SOME CURIOUS DEFINITIONS.


FUNcTIoN-When fellow feels in a
funk. ra.I r.. ~
QUorArIoN-The answer to the di-
vision sum.
CIvn. wAR-When each side gives way
little. ss
PAEABLE-A heavenly story with no
earthly meaning. EsE
THE FOUR sEAsoEs-Pepper, mustard,
salt and vinegar. .
ALIAS means "otherwise"-e. e., he
was tall but she was alias.
WHERE is iron found in England? In
the Black regions
WHAT is the capital of Belgium IA
nous for? Brussels sprouts, sir.
RABrEs-What you put around a dogs
nose to prevent his biting.
ZENITn-W A quadruped living in
the interior of Africa. (2l A kind Of
wind.
COMPREHENSIVE he was going
to have anything done to him, and ii
he could get anyone to say not inno-
cent, he was let off.
Professionally When things happen
before they take place. (2) The ar
rival of the equator in the plane of the
elliptic before it is due.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1894-04-25

The Board OF County Commission.
srs at their last meeting ordered tina
,he public be, and they are hereby
,otiHed that all bills for scalps tina,
nay be presented to the Board from
ed after this dste will be positiyeJ,
elected.
e. e. BrJKEY,
Elko Msreh 6. 1893. CletE.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1894-04-25
JEpGE WAxEM'S PROVERBS.

The hmeriliin Eage1 can't fly too hi.
PoLLrrlsuANs amt patriots till they
hat to be.
MOST men come to congress because
congress won come to them. ...
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1894-04-25
OFFICIAL DlRECTUss
u. s. GOVERNMENT

President...... GROVER CLEVELAND,
Vice-Presidsnt...ADLAI L. STEVENSON
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-09-13
A,ter tbe sIanner Of Men.

A story is told by a student of the
Elmira academy of about six years
ago, showing the adaptability of boys
of the present day to the profession of
law The students were engaged in a
mock trial, with a judge and jury
of their number. and two leading stu
dents on each side as counsel. The
counsel for the plaintiff, in his final
summary, held up bright silver dol
lar in his hand, and turning his back
toward the judge, stealthily showed 1t
to the jury during his most eloquent
appeals. The jury was impressed with
the value of that dollar, as well as by
his eloquence, and gave the plaintiff
verdict in short order for the full
amount, after which they Immediately
repaired to Amberg's with the plain.
tiff's lawyer, who invested the bright
dollar in peanuts and pop for their
benefit. Several Of the participants
in this trial have since been graduated
from college and are well known. AS
novices in jury practice they seem t.
be well up to some older heads in max
ing the jury think as they do"
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-09-13
NIcoNTINIzEp NERVES.

The Tobacco Habit Quickly Broken and
Nervo Force Restored-A Boon to
Humanity.
A number of our great and most
inyeterate tobacco smokers and chew.
ers have quit the use of the tilthy
weed. The talismanic article that
does the work is no-to-tac. The re-
form was started by Aaron Gerber,
who was confirmed slave for many
wears to the use of tobacco. He tried
tried the use of no-to-bac and to his
great surprise and delight it cured
him. Hon. G. w hshcom. who had
been smoking for sixty years,
tried no-to-bac and it cured him:
Col. Samuel Stoutener, VINO would
eat up tobacco like q COW eats
hay, tried this wonderful remedy, and
even Samuel, after all his years OF
slavery, lost the desire. ]. 9. Cobler,
Lessing Evans, Frank Dell, George B.
MAY, G. o. Skillington, Hanson Rob
inett, Frank Hersh berger, John Shinn
and others have since tried motto be
and in every case they report, not only
a cure of the tobacco habit, but a
wonderful improvement in their gen.
eral physical and mental condition,
all of which goes to show that the use
of tobacco had been injurious to them
in more ways than one.-From the
Press, Everett, Pa
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-09-13
Cured His Collie.

A few nights ago, on train coming
In on the Michigan Central road, the
porter of IL sleeping car aroused half
a dozen of the male sleepers to ask II
they had anything to cure case or
collie, A drummer for d city hardware
house fumbled around in his coat and
finally said:
''Here's box of soda mints which
may help him. He can use the whole
box and be hanged to him, for he's
no business to have colic!"
Nothing further was heard of the
case until morning, when strapping
Young man, with far West look in
his hair, came into the sleeper with the
mint box in his hand and inquired for
the drummer and said:
"Took 'em all but one, and they
smashed my collie right in the eye.
How much to pay?"
Nothing, sir. I'm only too glad to
have been of service to you."
When the other had gone the drum.
mer opened the box and we saw his
hair trying to climb up.
"Great Scott, boys, what do you
Think" he gasped.
..What Is it?'
81 gave him the wrong box, and he's
eleven bone collar buttons!
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-09-13
THE AVENGERS TRACK.
They Were Waiting for Their Victim
and Would Get Him or Die.

They Were Waiting for Their Victim
and Would Got Him or Die.
1.-The only time ever l was really
scarf" said the colonel, "was in the
edge of little town In Ohio"
"Ha, ha! Lots have 1t, colonel, v
came a chorus OF yells.
..Well, wus comm along about
midnight-mind ye. boys. I've seer
life in the plains an in the arm"
'Oh. yes-go onH
..Weli, it was nigh onto midnight,
an as 1 passed through clump o
trees-this wus college town.
and"
"Yes. yes. what happenedp"
"Somethln' seemed to crawl all
over me an push my ha'r right up
through the scalp. ! could see
nothin'. but knew somethin's wrong.
So 1 blundered through the half
da'kness and fust thing l knowed
run plump into about TO- dozen aimed
men"
"lmpossible!"
IL wish it had been. They wuz
young. active, tightin' men, too. an
ev'y one Of 'em he'd revolvah an
big club. Well ses L, gents. ef
you'll take me to the boss robbah,
I'll give ye my watch"
"'Get out, ye old fool. was the
ansuh."
"Did you git9"
"No, sab! Somethin' bout that
crowd seemed to hold me, an staid.
Well putty soon they begin to edge
up in a suhkle. gettin' out an cockin'
theh revolvahs. They wus; as said.
bout fifty. Some OF 'em picked up
mo- clubs an some rocks They wus
muddah In theh eyes an death in the
ah-;'
"Yes, yes, what happenedP"
III wuz fascinated, spellbound, aw-
fully sca'd, and wusn't made bit
easiah when l hud the ledah whis.
pah; Boys. don't let i'm escape"
But, sab, when the suhkle got closah
an cuddent stand it no longah, l
tuhned to the highest man an said:
".In heavens name, sab, what's
the meanin' o. thisP
".How's yo jaw lock" he asked.
Tight. sab, kin keep seo'et
with any Of EN-
".Well, said he, 'ye see we ah
ahmed fo' despit deeds, an Will die
tghtin'-'
".I seer said I. tremblin' oil ovah.
ii sYe see that house among the
bushes9'
".Yes. didH
"iWeli, thah's blamed, insignif-
icant little cuss OF sophomore hid
in that house an we ah goin' t.
have i'm er die"
Then. boys. quietly went about
my business. Pm an educated man
myself an neveh meddle with the
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-09-13
iucomes Of Professiapal Men.

discussed only in an approximate way. AS
the amount of money earned is considerfen re-,
OF service rendered, there Is a strong ten
dency. to stretch the Imagination In IT. the {,
direction of what should be. rather thah
ception to this rule The average. annual
Income Of physician in full PRACTICE IN 4. a
large city may be stated as $1,000, and In
smaller towns and in strictly rural Districts
$1,000. Two or three o Co physicians ans IN aa Mew Nv
six range from $4,000 to 100000; fifty
from SIS 600 to $50. 600; one hundred ~ and and
fifty from $4,000 to sl2 900; about about three i,9
dred from 50, 900 to $1,000, and the re-
mainder from $500 to S1,OOO.-George +.
Shrady, In September Forum.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-09-13
rb, Fontl.st Hour Memory Recalls.

The question naturally suggests Itself,
which Is 1.-THE fondest hour memory re-
calls?' Has the reader. whose attention ~ we Z,
hope to engage ever had controversy with
After convincing proofs that the digestive
organ has got the. upper hand, has wise
resort been made to Hostetters Stomach
Bitters? II so, the .fondest hour" has
been recalled by memory in the shape, Of OF a
assimiiate thoroughly and eat heartily with
out fear of being. uncomfortable after
wards. When the dinner bell, that "tocsin
of tile SOUL strikes agrceably upon the
ear. the auditor then greets it as a well
come sound and hastens to obey Its sum
mons. The Bittcrs, so renowned as n
stomachic. overcome, to9, malarial, bilious
and Kidney trouble, and remedy nervous
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-09-13
THERE ARE A FEW.
Poor Relations Who Have Survived Jay
0ould,

Poor Relations Who Have Survived Jay
Gould.
Gould's poor relationsl
What An attractive sound that
sentence hath! How many men there
are who would rejoice to be included
in the category! Even the reflection
of wealth, the very shadow thereof,
is enticing to the average eye.
Jay Gould provided for some OF
his relatives modestly, but to none
the direct heirs.
His brother, Abraham Gould--Abe.
as his friends call him = isn't
wealthy, but he enjoys what is bet
ter than great riches, the reputation
OF being thoroughly good fellow.
"Abe" is a great, hearty, whole
souled fellow. a giant In everything
but stature, who cares not a whit for
money and possesses that peace Of
mind that comes only Of a good di-
gestion. lie can eat anything with
relish, and doesn't give two straws
how he may die, provided he lives
long enough to enjoy the fullness Of
life. He has the shoulders of an OK
aud the strength Of q Titan. though
he is only OF medium height.
Jay Gould's three sisters are also
in modest circumstances. All OF them
were remembered In the magnate's
will. They are all most estimable
women. One Of them is Mrs Anna
s. Hough, the wife Of a well-known
Clergyman OF Los Angeles, Cal. Mr..
and Mrs. Hough are not poor, as or
dinary folks go. but they are by NO
means we'll of. Jay Gould left to
Mrs. Hough $25, 900 and u life annu-
ity OF 81. 900.
Mrs Sarah b Northrup is another
of George Gould's aunts on the pa
rental side. She is widow with
four children, all OF whom live with
her at Camden, N. j. Mrs North.
rup teaches school for q living.
When her brother died he left her
s25. 900 and life annuity of 50, 900.
together with life estate in real
property valued at $15, 900.
Mrs Elizabeth Palen. the third
sister, lives at Tuckgunk, Pa. She.
too, is a widow. and has several
children. Her brothers will be-
queathed to her e25. 900 and $4,000
annuity for life. Like her sisters
she is much better off than grea,
many persons OF equal family rank.
yet she is certainly. comparatively
speaking. q poor relation.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-09-13
NOT paoNouNcEp CORRECTLY
Some Common Errors In. Placing
Accent In the SOwels.

Why should SO many persons say
| spoptanightity instead of spontanee-
lty7
There Is no excuse for saying ap-pri-
cot for apricot, or eck-quable for &c
/, quable or ERIN for Erin, or assihdity
/ for asafetida, or Ven-zu-ee-la for Nen-e-
! zu-el-n, or Adon-is (short o) for Ado
mis- dong o., or Dian-na for Diana
dong AZ. or mat-tron or PATRON, and
so on. 1t is just as easy to accent the
last syllable as the first in ''pretense."
Some persons call bomb ''boom" in
stead of "bum," because the spelling
seems to warrant It, but when they
call tedious "tejus' they have no such
apparent warrant. In the West and
South the 81" in isolate is made long
and nearly everywhere educated per
sons say truck-u-lent for true-cu-lent
amen able for ;i-mcen-able, iev-ver, for
lee-ver. and give the sound of "u' III
up instead of''i'' in it in such words
as squirrel stirrup and sirup. There
are many words in which the accent Is
persistently misplaced by persons who
know better. 1t is common to put the
accent on the second syllable OF per-
emptOry instead of on the first, on the
first instead of the second syllable OF
coqrietry, on the second instead OF the
lfSt SylluDle Ol tAeIhIihis, S't. -"-s
persons place the accent on the hrst
instead of the second syllable or IN
quiry and do not give the 'f' its prop
er length. The accent in gladiolus
should be on the second syllable, with
n long 81" but many place it on the
third. They say hymcen-e-al, with the
accent on the ''meen," when it should
be hy-mee-ne-al, with the accent on
the "noe."
The exasperatins thing about 1t Is
that some of these persons who are SO
careless about common words take the
utmost pains to learn how to pro-
nounce Bouguereau and are convinced
when they hear anybody mispronounce
Chopin and Beethoven. Recently they
broke out with vawZ for vase, though
the weight of authority is against 1t.
Knowles alone allows 1t. Webster au-
thoriZes only one pronunciation, the
long "a and Kissing IS" Worcester
prefers the ~ sound, but not the
"lw.' The improper use of the sounds
of "a" is most serious. Those who have
the courage to use the Italian or the
modified Italian "a" often use 1t un-
lawfully, as in cawn't and rawther.
The proper sounds OF So" particularly
in God, dog and some other words, are
widely ignored. The common usage Is
wrong in the case of the terminal line
in the names of chemicals, as NOR
Dhine, chlorine, iodine, aniline, benZine,
etc. all of which should be pronounced
as though there We're no final "e." 1t
is morphin, not morpheen.-New York
Advertiser.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-09-13
ATTACKED FROM BEHIND.

rival-ahemw throwing her arms
about his neck with pretty little
gesture, which plainly told the young
banker that he had nothing to fear
from Davenport Day.
Then followed n tender farewell,
for Charlie was to leave on the early
morning train, and Louise would not
he able to see him again.
The lovers had hardly left the
secluded corner of. the veranda, when,
from the shadow just below, tall,
dark figure crept forth. A man with
red face, dark eyes and hair and
mustache; the general aspect Of a
stage villain-Davenport Day. His
face was darlsened with anger, and
he shook his fist in the direction
which the young people had taken.
"So!" he muttered, harshly, that is
my rival! The young man from Chi
caro had better beware, for Daven-
port Day is not an easy one to battle.
must marry that girl! Her father is
worth couple of millions and / need
them. All! my fine Chicago boy, you
had better look out, for your little
game is not won yet-not much! He
must be put out of the way. 1t will
not b, impossible. He has never seen
me, and he must not see my photo
graph. Confouud that kodak! 1t has
caused me trouble enough; but Fn
CONQUER yet!'
1t was on a fair April morning,
when cab rolled up to the st.
Charles hotel, in the quaint old city
of New Orleans, and n young man
ahghted. Entering the hotel he reg
istcrcd his name: Charles +. Miller.
Chicago, Ill. Almost the first person
he encountered was an old friend,
Bruce Hayes, who was travelling with
a dramatic company.
"Halloa," old boy!'' cried Bruce,
who was genial fellow. 'rm glad
to sec you. / want to INTRODUCES to
you an acquaintance of mine, who
has just arrived nn1 is doing the
Crescent City. You and he ought to
know each other!'
Very well.' returned Charlie Mil
Ter. So, :, little later, the introduc.
ton was accomplished, and Miller
found himself in company with II tall,
dark man, who answered to the name
Of Burton Dalton, He was extremely
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-09-13
Ind,.n Corn In Italy.

1t is the Italians who have learned
the value Of Indian corn. Long ago
they substituted corn meal for chest
nut flour in making polenta, and the
result was . cheaper and more
wholesome food. The Italians at
home make polenta chiefly with yell
low corn meal; here they often, per-
haps usually, use the white meal
The polenta Is nourishing. palatable
to those that have been brought up
to oil and garlic. and digestible
enough II the consumer be occupied
with physical toll
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-09-13
Fine Pictures Free.

Here's good news for any of our
readers Who are pinched by hard
times. The Woolson Spice company
of Toledo, Ohio, are giving away many
fine pictures to drinkers OF Lion coli .
in exchange for large lion heads e-t
from Lion coffee wrappers. BESIDES
pictures they also mail valuable books
a knife. game, etc. 1t surely pays to
drink Lion coffee, which is by tar the
finest sold for the price. and has a
beautiful picture and card in every
one pound package. If you haven I
an illustrated Premium List, ask your
grocer for q copy, or send your name
and address to the frm above nameo'
Many stupidity good people confound In
'tellgent investigation with arrant skep
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-09-13
KNOWLEDGE

Brings comfort and improvement and
tends to personal enjoyment when
rightly used. The many, who live bet
ter than others and enjoy life more, with
less expenditure, by more promptly
adapting the worlds best products to
the needs of physical being, will attest
the value to health of the pure liquid
laxative principles embraced in the
remedy, Syrup of Figs.
It's excellence is due to its presenting
in the form most acceptable and pleas
ant to the taste, the refreshing and truly
beneficial properties of perfect lax
alive; effectually cleansing the system,
dispelling colds, headaches and fevers
and permanently curing constipation.
Il has given satisfaction to millions and
met with the approval of the medical
profession, because it acts on the Kid
neys, Liver and Bowels without weak
ening them and it is perfectly free from
every Objectionable substance.
Syrup of Figs is for sale by all drug
gists in Soc and 81 bottles, but it is man
ufac.ured by the California Fig Syrup
Co. only, whose name is printed on every
package, also the name, Syrup of Figs,
and being well informed, you will mot
:.ccept any substitute if offered.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-09-13
Doctor, Arc .lara Up.

A man whose business it is to So
licit subscribers for several medical
periodicals complains that doctors
are feeling the hard times. Many
decline to subscribe, and more who
subscribe delay payment The fact
is that many sick folks are making
shift to get along without the dos
tor. while some are seeking advice
at the hands Of less expensive men
than they have usually employed
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-09-13
d.p.n,. Iam.ntat,on

Japan laments the decrease Of for
eign visitors, who formerly spent SO
much money in the country. Since
the agitation about the treaties has
aroused q regular anti-foreiao feeling
people are afraid to go to that coun-
try lest they be molested in travel
ing. Their absence makes : consid-
cradle difference in the profits of the
curio- sellers and dealers in embroid-
cries and all kinds Of art objects
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-09-13
The Word =" i,nitc l."

BY the use OF the word ..limited"
the different mem bers of firm are
shares individually held. For In
stance. if q partner in limited firm
owns but third OF the business. in
case of failure his loss is limited to
his share alone. In railroading q
limited train may mean either q re-
striction as to number or class of
cars.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-09-13
uov to Detcct Cotton in cloth.

Cloth manufacturers havs learned
to mix cotton and wool SO thorough
ly that mere feeling will not detect
the presence of cotton. The only
sure me thod in such cases ts to boil
Is piece Of the goods in a solution Of
caustic potash, which will eat up the
wool and leave the vegetable fiber
intact.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-09-13
PoluIiSt Newspapers
Docs Your County Need a Straight
=, Peoples Pdrtu Paper?
ARE you THINKING OF STARTING oNE7

Write to the WESTERN NEWSPAPER UNION for sample
of their Populist pages, in plates This
In the official National Reform Press Association
ter, furnished through contract with the N. L. r. \
and edited by its Secretary The " r. p. A service
gives twice much Populist matter weekly be
obtained from any other source. In addition, the
WESTERN NxwsrArEs UNION Furnished Single Tax mat
ter, Labor and Daily Telegraph Plate Service
for Popuist Labor paiiies, morning evening Thi-
includes the original and only regular Populist Car
sco1 servfce For samples and full particulars,
write WESTERN NEWSPAPER UNION, CHICAGO. 81.
LOUIS, DETROIT, KANSAS CITY, DEs MoISEs, OMAHA,
LINCOLN, WINFIELD, DALLAS DENVER. Address tic
nearest Office. Fraternally yours,
W. s. MORGAN
SEQ National Reform Press AssocintIon
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-09-13
First Class Wells.

Tito great demond for irst-class wells
for irrigation and other purposes has
brought out some great improvements IN
noted Of these are the machines advertised
in this paper by Loomis & NymaI1 Of
Tiffip, Ohio, who are known throughout
the world for the excellence of their pro
ducts, and for their promptness IN ninng
orders. This house as been in this busi-
ness for many years and are thoroughly
reliable"
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-09-13

The "Gold Miner" is the name Of new
Denver 1t aims to give condensed re-
port and summary of all the principal min;
Ing events of the month, deyotins especial
scription price Is but so cents yenr. Sam
pie copy furnished for five cents In stamps
Address Gold Miner, Denver.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-09-13

Don't polish your sentences until they
are too slippery to hold.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-09-13

earnsstness. He
was standing in a secluded corner o1
the veranda of the Hotel Eastman, al
the famous Hot Springs of Arkansas,
with the girl he loved at his side. She
lifted her dark eyes to his handsom Z
face, and in their true depths he read
the sweet secret of her love. He
drew her closer to his heart, and hi,
dark head wns bent, while his soulful
eyes gazed into hers.
II do not know" she murmured. 81
will tell you the truth, Charlie. I fear
opposition. Papn has set his heart on
my marrying Mr.. Day-Mr. Davenport
Day. and I-I-hate him!"
"BNt surely, darling" the young
man interrupted, hopefully, "you,
father will consent when he sees that
your happiness is at stake?"
"You do not know my father" she
sighed. HE is very stern and set in
his ways. And you do not know
Davenport Day. BY the way-you
have never met him, Charlie"
NO! and do not care to. Louise,
that man shall never take you from
mel swear i'll" ..
Then, after brief pause, during
happy, he went on:
$50! our pleasant sojourn at the Hot
Springs is nearly over. am ordered
South for my health, and you-will
remain here until"
Until papa decides to move on"
she interrupted, smiliugly. "You
know, he and are birds of passage,
this spring. Why, we may even reach
New Orleans, yet-your objective
point!''
II wish you wouldr' exclaimed the
young man enthusiastically. Fancy
the happiness of meeting you there,
Louise! And SO our happy time here
is over"
'oh, yes, and, by the way, Charlie.
1 have taken Davenport Days photo
graph!'
"Yes?"
"You see, dear" Louise went on,
persuasively, "he left the day you
arrived here; and 1 took snapshot at
him while he stood at the depot,
waiting for his train. He will be
back soon, and oh, how dread it!
Papa thinks there is no one like him,
and he is rich and influential, and he
seems SO certain that will be his
wife. fairly hate him"
Where is his picture?" demanded
Miller, a little savagely.
"Ah, dear! / have never taken the
trouble to develop it," she cried "rll
tell you, Charlie, since you are going
away tomorrow, will develop the
photograph, and forward It to you. SO
that you may see the face OF your
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-09-13

Karl's Clover Root Tea,
The great Blood freshness and cearness
the Complexion and rnr' Constipation soc-s'c''tA.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-09-13

Perfect cooking. variety in the bill of fare,
excellent service and attention to the com;
fort OF guests make this old-established and
Denver. Rates, $500 per day; 81. 90 fo6
evening dinner, room and breakfast; 3l:0o ~
nosite the Tabor Grand Opera House and
ccessibe to the principal business oS.s stores; 3;
oinusement. makes 1t the best located hotel
in the city The blue car starting In front
of tIepot passes the hotel.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-09-13

II the Baby 10 Cutting Ts oth.
DC surc and use that old and ws'Ltiod remedy, NRD.
wlSsLow's SOOTHING sYEup for Children Teething-
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-09-13
MouIa I,ne to neIp r.im nurn u.

NouIu 1-fH8 10 ffF'p ? III IEurh II.
Maui-Did you know Goiightiy is
awfully rich? Why, they say he has
money to burn. Clara-Has he?
oh, how | wish he'd take me for q
match'-Boston Beacon.