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Not Of Great Price.

" Every man has his price, SEN
tentiously announced the philosopher
of the all-night drug store, where
the street railroad franchise was
being discussed.
"Well," said the wit of the estab-
lishment, II wish somebody would
discover my price and offer it to me-"
"My boy" solemDly remarked
the perfumery drummer, who had
not spoken before that evening,
"there is no smaller coin made than
cent
And for several seconds there was
no sound heard save the drip, drip OF
the real mineral waters from the by
drant.
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A Different Condition.

A cynical humor had caught the
philosop..e.- = en- lis youngest son
inquired:
ibid you ever read Aesop's Ia
bles?"
"Yes.'
"Things are very different now
from what they were when Aesop
was alive"
VERY"
"He couldn't get birds and other
animals to talk now could he Z"
"No, my boy. The only thing
outside of the human race that talks
now is money. Anditis generally too
busy looking after its own affairs to
give much good advice. Detroit
Free Press.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1896-05-23

"And, by the way" said the bust
ling correspondent of a New York
paper, ''does any one ever escape
from this place?'
Satan flicked the ashes off the end
of his cigarette, and smiled with the
air of one who is conscious of his SUI
perior cleyerness.
NO. he replied; "not since We
fitted up the entrance with swinging
doors, such as they have in modern
Office buildings. They are all afraid
to try."-Truth.
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MOI Taking Chances.


The young man was waiting at
the depot, and as the tall country
man walked the platform he touch
ed him on the arm and said inquir-
ingly:
"Uncle Jim?"
aNone o. your business, " retorted
the countryman, sharply. "Who be
you r.
ssWhy, I'm John Street, your
niece's husband replied the young
man. aShe asked me to come to
meet you. Don't you remember
me 7"
Mebbe I do, and then again meb-
be I DON'T" returned the old man
cautiously. II ain takin' no chances
of bunco men"
aYou surely must remember my
face" persisted the young man.
"Wa-al,'' said the countryman,
slowly, "you do look some like the
man that married Jennie, but ! never
seen him but twice. Martha told me
I'd get ketched by some of them
three card monkey men when / left
the farm to come an see Jennie, an
I'm jest goin' to fool her. II you
are John I reckon you've got some
thing about your clothes that will
identify YOU
The young man looked annoyed,
hut he took some letters from his
pocket and showed them to the
countryman.
"Looks all right" said the latter
doubtfully, shut them three-card
monkey men go to lots of trouble to
ketch people, an how kin tell you
didn't steal them lettersY
Show would know you were
coming if | were not John Z" asked
the young man in desperation.
"That's so,' returned the COIN
tryman. 81 reckon I'm safe in TAX
in CHARGES with you, anyway. You
look like John, an you've got let
tiers belonging TO John, an you
know about my havin' niece in the
city and so | guess I'll risk it"
The young man gave sigh OF re.
lief and reached for the old carpet
bag, but the countryman jerked it
away.
mo, you DON'T" be cried. II
amt takin' chances quite so far as
that. Jest push on ahead and I'll
foller.n
The young man led the way to the
carriage and opened the door.
"Git in there YOURSELF said the
countryman,' drawing b1ck a little.
"Mebbe it's all right, but Martha
told me to be keerful, and amt
running no risks. an git up on top
with the man who's doing the driv-
in, SOS l kin jump quick if you try
to run away with me-"
The last seen of him he was sit
ting on the drivers seat holding his
old carpet bag in his lap.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1896-05-23
The Jury Find the Baptist Minister
Guilty of Murder in the First Degree.

CHARLoTTEsvILLE, VA, May H.
The jury IN the Nelson murder trial
to-day returned verdict of murder
in the first degree.
Nelson is colored preacher, and
some time ago killed a man named
Thompson in the county. Nelson's
accomplice has been sentenced 10 be
hanged on June II, and it is proba-
BILE that Nelson will pay the penalty
of his crime on the same day.
When the foreman of the jury an
nounced the verdict quite scene
took place in the court room. His
wife and mother, who were present
at the trial, were both overcome and
tainted as the words we're pronounce
ed which declared Nelson to be a
murderer,
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NATHAN MEYER RorHscHILD.

This extraordinary man was one
of the earlier millionaires, and his
name was in the mouth of all city
men as a prodigy of success. eau
tiously, however, did he proceed, un-
til he had made fortune as great
as his reputation. He employed
brokers to depress or raise the mar
ket for his benefit, and is said in one
day to have purchased to the extent
of four millions. The name of Roth
schild as contractor for an English
loan made its first public appearance
in 1919. But the twelve millions for
which he then became responsible
went to a discount. 1t was said,
however, that Mr.. Rothsohild had
relieved himself from all liability be-
fore the calamity could reach him.
From this year his transactions per-
vaded the entire globe. The old and
the new world alike bore witness to
his financial skill. With the profits
of single loan he purchased an es.
tate which cost him $780, GOO. Minor
capitalists, like parasitical plants,
clung to him, and we're always ready
to advance their money in specula-
lions at his bidding. Nothing seem
ed too gigantic for his grasp, moth
ing too minute for his notice. His
mind was as capable of contracting
loan for millions as of calculating
the lowest possible amount on which
check could exist. Like too many
great merchants whose profits were
counted by thousands, be paid his as
sistants the smallest amount for
which he could procure them. He
became the high priest of the temple
Janus, and coupons raised by the
capitalist for a despotic state were
more than q match for the cannon
of the revolutionists.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1896-05-23
Sleep ON Left Side.


Many persons are unable to sleep
on their left side. The cause has
long been a puzzle to physicians.
Metropolitan papers speak with great
interest of DIR. Franklin Miles, the
eminent Indiana specialist in nervous
and heart diseases, who has proven
that this habit arises from diseased
heart. He has examined and kept
on record thousands of cases. His
New Heart Cure wonderful remedy
is sold at A. M. Gilbert's. Thous-
ands testify to it's value as q cure for
Heart Diseases. Mrs. Charles Be-
noy, Loveland, Col, says its effects
on her were marvellous. Elegant
book on heart disease free.
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A Leader.

Since its first introduction, Elee-
trio Bitters has gained rapidly in
popular favor, until now it is clearly
in the lead among pure medicinal
tones and Alternatives containing
nothing which permits its use as a
beverage or intoxicant, it is recogniz-
ed as the best and purest medicine
for all ailments of Stomach, Liver
or Kidneys-it will cure Sick Head
ache, Constipation, Indigestion, and
drive Malaria from the system. Sat-
isfaction guaranteed with each bottle
or the money will be refunded
Price only SOC. per bottle. Sold by
L. G.. Matthaei.
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What is

is Dr. Samuel Pitchers prescription for 1nfnts
and Children. 1t contains neither Opium, N0rpse
other Narcotic substance. Il is harmless substitute
for Paregoric, Drops Soothing SyTups, and Castor OIL
Pleasant. guarantee is thirty years. by
Millions Mothers. Castoria destroys Worms and aays
fevcrishness. Castora prevents vomiting Sour Curds
cures Diarrhoea and Wind Collie Castoria relieves
teetling troubles. constipation and latulency
assmilatcs the food, regulates the stomach
and bowels giving healthy ard rat ural sleep. Case
toria Chdrens zsaDaaca-ssa rIother's Friend.
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Burglars Chased by a Woman.

HUNTINGTON, W. Va, May 12.-
Early this morning burglars attempt
cd to break into the home of Will
liam Snoddy, whose wife, Mary, was
alone. Mrs. Snoddy heard them,
and Selling a revolver ran out and
chased them away, firing six shots
as she ran two squares after them.
The police were attracted by the
shooting and arrested Mrs. Snoddy,
locking her up. In the police court
she WAS discharged after making an
explanation.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1896-05-23

"Are you sure your man is irwin
chile 2" asked the man about town
to the fighters manager.
"Well, yes; think | may say I
am"
"You seem little doubtful"
"Well, to tell you the truth, Pm
certain that he can whip anybody
when he has his tights on and the
newspaper reporters are around. But
to tell you the truth, have never
seen him in an off-hand controversy
with a janitor or a private watch
msn."-W ashington Star.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1896-05-23

Two blind men were in a train
Suddenly loud smacks were heard in
in the compartment.
"Their," said one to the other
athat's the fourth tunnel We are
passing through" Pickle Up.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1896-05-23

The man who was standing on tie
ledge of fourteenstory window
and washing the outside of the
plate glass paused in his work mo-
ment and looked inside at the pale
faced men sitting at the various
desks in the room.
"Poor devils !" he said TO himself.
"Some men will do most anything
to make a living!'
And he whistled a tune and went
on washing the windows.-Chicago
Tribune.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1896-05-23
EQUANIMITY.

Regnier, king of Naples, was
painting a partridge when be was
told that his kingdom was lost. He
heard the fatal news in silence, and
finished his work before he permit.
tea himself to lament his calamity.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1896-05-23

"Yes,' said the cornfed philoso-
pher, sit is not SO difficult to get
something for nothing, but when one
gets it it is not worth the price.-In-
dianapolis Journal.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1896-05-23

Do not despair because you have
tried many medicines and have fail
ed to receive benefit. Remember
that Hoods Sarsaparilla cures when
all others fail to do any good what
ever
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1896-05-23

Irkesome Ike--Say, Sammie, how d
yer like to be an angel?
Samuel Fewcloze-Not 'er bit.
Think of the work it'd take to keep
yer wings flappin' l-Up-to.Date.
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PSALM SINGING IN oLDEN TIMES.

PSALM SINGING IN OLDEN TIMES.
When line-by-line was sung IN old
en- times in the Westinghouse, sad
work was often made with the mean
ing of the Psalmist. For instance,
1.-THE Lord will come and He will
not" After that line the next was,
Keep silence, but speak out" Each
lire is contradiction of itself sepa.
rately, but by proper union of these
two lines it becomes a truthful ex-
preston.
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many Persons ere nmse

Gown from oyerwork or household cares.
Browns Iron Bitters Rebuilds the
system, aids digestion, removes excess of Bile
and cures malaria Get the genuina
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1896-05-23

Hoods pills are the best family
cathartic and liver medicine. Harm
less, reliable. sure.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1896-05-23

Wandering Willie-Don't be SO
down in de mout', Wraggle ; it'll all
come out in de wash, dey say.
Wretched Wraggles-Ef it won't
cum out till den, Willie, I might as
wellcommits suicide to onct.-Truth.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1896-05-23

ac;assos "a is sowell adapted to children that
recommend it as superior toany prescription
known to me-
Il. A. ARCHER, II. d.
ST So. Oxford ST., Brooklyn, N. z.
(. Oar .saysieiaas in the children's depart
iuent have spoken highly of their expert
ence in their outside practice with Castorias
and although we only hare among our-
medical supplies what is known as regular
products, yet we are free to confess that tho
merits Ct Fasloria has won look with
favor upon it."
UNITED HOSPITAL AND DlsPEHsARY.
Boston. Mass.
ALIEN c. snETH, Pres.
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aCastorie is the Lest remedy fer childraL ..
which 1 am acquainted. hope the day is rot
far distant when mothers viii consider the real
interest of their children, an / use Casto-ia in
stead of the various quack nostrurns which are
destroying their loved ones, By forcing opium.
morphine, soothing syrup and other hustful
agents down their throats, thereby sending
them to premature graves"
On. J. +. KNcEKLoE,
Conway, Ark.
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The BEST SALyE in the. world Tor cuts.
bruises. sores, nicer, salt rheum, fevei
sores, letter, chapped bands. Chilblains
congestion, eTuptipns. and it positively
cures piles or no pay required. it is guar.
anteed to give satisfaction or money re-
funded. Price % cents per box, at l.. @
Matthaei's drug store.
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Castoria.

"Castoria Is an excellent medicine for chii-
dren. Mothers have repeatedly told ne Of its
good effect upon their children
On. G. G. osaoop,
Lowell. Mass
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MOT WHAT WE SAY, but
- what Hoods Sarsaparilla Does,
Chat tells the story of its merit and sue
cess. Remember HOODS Cures.
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so cents. Druggists.
FOSTER MEDICINE CO.,
BALTIMORE, MD.

FOSTERS GERMAN ARMY AND NAVY
CATARRH CURE viii relieve all inlamma-
fion of the nasal passages and viii cure the
stores
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Tor using
CREAM IA l. NJ.
Apply a particle
Of The Balm up in
20 the nostrfls.
Aner a moment
ORA W stro n z
breath through
I he nose. Use
three times a day,
after meals pre-
.erred, and nc fore
retiring.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1896-05-23

The "a zEa-ray stzeos Rev York City
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1896-10-13
Gold M-n Kn.ckeh out.

New YORK, Oct. 12.-In the Super.
ior Court of Kings county today Judge
Clement decided il favor of the Dem
ocratic County Committees protest
against the use upon the rfficial bal
LOT. of the designation National
Democratic" by the gold standard
Democrats and Shepard faction.
Judge Clement says: @Ehe poiti-
cal party name of the National Demo-
cratic party is substantially the same
as the regular Democratic party, and
infringes upon tho right of the use
thereof by the political party known
as the regular Democratic party"
Tho matter will at once be taken
before the Appellate Court for turtle
argument. A writ of mand Imus is
asked to compel the Election Com
missi'ners to put tile names of the
SheTard faction nominees on the bal
lots under the head OF the National
Democratic party. .
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1896-10-13
NEWLANDS IN THE FRAY.

Congressman Newlands responded
to the call for volunteer speakers Is
sued by the Chairmen Of the National
Democratic, Silver and Populist Com
mittees. He left on a moments no.
tice. met with the members or the
Bryan Cubs and National Com
mlttees at st. LOuis. addressed an
audience OF over 10000 in that city
and was Immediately assigned to duty
in M lrylrnd. where he delivered
several speeches. Today he speaks
in Columbus, Ohio, whence he goes
to the principal cities in Ohio. Indi-
AGA, Illinois, Michigan and Mime
Sota.
Mr.. Newlands is speaking for silver
from protective standpoint. He has
the authority of majority of the
Unit Il St 1t q Sanlt, for the state
mont that there will be practically no
change in the tariff laws until there
Is some legislation favorable TO silver.
If Mckinley is elected there can be
no such legislation, as he is pleoged
against it by the St. Louis platform
The wool growers OF Nevada should
not Lose ST. ht of this fact. With Nc.
Kinley in the White House there
can be no change in financial legisla:
ton and the Senate will not materi-
ally change the tariff laws.
Wool growers as we'll as silver men
Of all parties should remember Mr..
Newlands for the good he is doing
The fact that his services are sought
by men of all p lrties who favor mons
tary reform is proof that his ability
to discuss the question with the high
est priced of the gold trust hirelinga
is recogniz I'd by his fellow Congress
men and that he is for reasonable
protection ought to insure him the
vote Of every wool grower in Nevada.
Virginia Chronicle.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1896-10-13
An Unfortunate speech.

1t was on Delmar Avenue car
says the st. Louis Post Dispatch. The
car had stopped and everybody knows
how, in the stiffness Of stopped car.
a voice US soft as cooling dove smites
tho general ear as clearly as the stri-
dent voice OF the professional orator
at ward meeting.
The young man fumbled in his
pockets in vain. He was moneyless.
In stage whisper intended for his
companions ears alone, but which
went to the ears Of all the passengers,
without discrimination, he said:
"Have you any change with you. I
changed my pants and left my money
behind2" ......
OF course. tho passengers we're all
attention. They always are on such
occasions. The young lady looked in
her purse and felt in her pockets. The
search was in vain. She stage " his
pered, "I've done the same thing
She meant that she had left her
money at home, but she framed it un-
happily. And when one or two
heartless young men laughed mildly
che was seen to blush, and made
things worse by explaining audibly
that shc had left her money iu her
other dress, A fellow passenger paid
both fires and the episode and the
oar passed on.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1896-10-13
singular Effects OF the x-Ray.

Professor wilson OF the University
is suffering considerable annoyance
from the severe burning Of the fingers
OF one Of his hands caused from his
close work during the State Fair in
exhibiting the X-Ray apparatus at
the Pavilion. The burn is similar to
sunburn, but much deeper and more
painful The continuous exposure Of
one Of his hands to the ray brought
on the trouble, but it was so gradual
that the professor did not notice it
until too late A San Francisco papert
a few days ago gave an account Of an
experimenter whose hand was 80
badly burned by the ray that portions
Of it looked as il charred.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1896-10-13
Decision Reach ed.

LONDON, October 12.--It is learned
that the conference Saturday between
the Marquis of Salisbury, Secretary
for the Colonies, Ton. Joseph Cham
berlin, and the British Ambassador at
Washington. Sir Julian Pauncefote,
was most satisfactory.
1t is believed in highest quarters
that ut least the general principle
of arbitration and settlement OF the
Venezuelan dispute has been agreed
upon with Che United States within a
month.
Sir Julian .Paunceforte sails for
New York Wednesday. when final
agreement will be reached.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1896-10-13
FOR COMMISSIONER SHORT TERM,
JOHN HIBBETS.
PLATFORM.

l. The Democracy OF Elko county
in convention assembled hereby re-
news its fealty t. the party organized
by Jefferson and perpetuated by
jackson and Bryan, and pledges it's
unwavering. support to the great
principles underlying the Constitu-
ton of the United States.
2. Believing that the free coinage
Of silver will bring prosperity to the
people at the United States and
furnish sufficient amount of honest
money to carry on the business OF the
country and alleviate the want and
misery that followed the demonetiza-
ton in 1878, We hereby declare our
selves In favor Of the FREQ and un-
limited coinage of silver at the
present legal ratio OF 16 to /, without
waiting for the consent or assistance
OF any other nation.
3. We unequivocally endorse the
platform adopted by the National
Democratic convention held in the
City Of Chicago in the month OF July,
1896. and unreservedly pledge the
support Of the Democracy of Elko
county to the gallant nominees of
that convention for President and
Vice President-William j Bryan of
Nebraska aid Arthur Sewall of
Maine. ...s'..s
4. The course Of nnr Senators and
Representative in Congress on the
silver question meets with our hearty
approval.
B. We are In favor OF an honest
and economical administration of
State and county .affairs and insist
that the money collected from the
people shall be honestly and judici-
ously expended for the purposes for
which it il collected.
6. The nominees Of this conven-
ton for County Commissioners are
hereby pledged to use the strictest
economy in the expenditure OF money
appropriated for the Improvement Of
our county roads TO the end that
taxpay ere OF the county shall got
value received for the money thus
expended.
2. We congratulate the people Of
the State OF Nevada who favor the
free coinage Of silver on the action Of
the National Democratic convention
IN tho adoption Of ite platform and
placing thereon candidates Of the
ab lily, honesty and integrity OF
William j. Bryan and Arthur Sewa'l
and we invite all voters in this
county who are in harmony with the
Chicago platform and candidats TO
unite with the Democratic party Ia
the support Of the ticket nominated
by this conventions
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1896-10-13
WA RNING TO MIGRANTS

BY order OF tho Board Of County Connie.
sioners all malo persons having tho physi.
osl ability to work. convicted OF vagranoy
and imprisoned ON Judgment therefore
shall be required to perform labor on the
public works. buildings, grounds ana ways
Of Elko county.
Atteat: #. st
JOHN HENDERSON,
County Clork
BY. W. PATTERSON.
Danuty Clerk.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1896-10-13
Collection Agency.

1udorsed by the Loading Firms Of tn.
Coast.
What isi
The INTERSTATE COMMERCIAL
AND COLLECTION AGENCY.
Send your slow accounts to them for col
lection,
once, o1o Fifth Street. Sacramento, Cal.
Don't delay. Gall At once and let us have
your business
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NOTICE.

Frank j. Reckbart is hereby
authorized to transact all business
for the firm of Reckhart & Froelich
during my absence in San Francisco.
CHRIS. REoKHARr.
Elko, Nevada, Sept. IL. 1896
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Elko, Nevada, Sept. II. 1896