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Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1896-09-20
M Chancr for Deception.

"whHt do you think ahout tho
young man who wants to marry
MnryY' hc nskcd.
llo seems very energetic and
s,cady,."tcplicd his wife. -But you
emit always tell. Do you know my
thing about hin?-
Il know ull about him."
'lhere may 6c tlImgs TINT he has
concealed from the world
"No; there ain'i. Hos run for Of.
ice two or three times .--.Washiugton
Star.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1896-09-20
NOTICE.

Iiy order ~ the Board OF County
Commissioners o. Elko County. State
OF Nevada. made this ith day OF
March, 1896. notice IL hereby given
that all persons who arc charges upon
the county must come to the County
llosI iial, or oil claims for th, ir sup
port will br disallowcd 10y eaid Iloard
except in cnscs Of extreme cmcrgon.
cy.
Attest:
WERRTER PATTERSON.
Deputy Comfy Clerk
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1896-09-20

Balance in treasury. ..Sl0.G5T SO
Tho above hhlunc" stands to the
credit Of the vnrIuus funds ny per
Trcnsutrr's baunC" Sheet, dated
June ~. 1876:
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1896-09-20

NI'7f-VV W
SUMMARY
Total receipts. S23 ,!24 Go
Paid from county funds. 5,55S II
Paid from school fnDda G.GG0 i2
Paid from rOud funds.. l,QiS -
Total disbursements. .,Sl3,2CG 70
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1896-09-20
FII.E SOiiIt BfLL3.

iiy or'lcr OF tho Hoard OF County Commits,
siOncrs. nil bills agninst the County 20 bc
uctCd wen ly The iontd, must b llCd OnOr
boiOtc the Saturday Immediately preceding
thc Monday upon which tho board meets.
otherwise the BILLS Will not DO acted upon
until the next meeting Of tho ibintl
Attest: JOHN HENDERSON
County Clerk
Iiy IS pAT1yRsoS. Deputy.
DATED Maroha iept.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1896-09-20
ELKo, NEVADA, SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 1896.
J0iNT STATEMENT
UDIII>It AND TItEASUREl
OF kLKO COUNTY.

i"r the Quarter Ending June 81
1900.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1896-09-20
Notice to Creditors.

Bird, deceased.
Notice is hereby given by the un-
dersigned, Executor Of the Inst will
and testament Of George Bird, de-
ceaRed, to tho credit ,rs OF, and to all
persons having claims against the
sad deceased, to exhibit them with
the necessary vouchers within four
months after tho first publication OF
this notice, to the Paid undersigned
executor 1T his uflicc ut tie Town OF
Elko. Elko County, Nevada the eanle
being hts place FOR the transaction OF
business OF said estate.
T.. s. HARRINGTON.
Dated ut Elko, Nevada. July 81
1896.
(July 81 4 WI
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1896-09-20

>rhrE or SEvADA,t
County ri klkO. fs'
AUDITORS opFILE
June ~, 1866
!" the huhurablc Board oi County CommIr
sIonr-- OF Elko County, Nevada"
GESTLENEs. w.herewith eubmit our Omar
ciiy Report OF the Finances Of the Count;
-: ~" quarter ending June %, 1896.
"--pecifnIly submitted:
+. T. BILKET.
Auditor.
.1uuS HESDFESnS
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-01-08
An Unscnsonablo Reques..

a gentleman was hurrying down tho
street in biting frost. His topcoat was
buttoned right up to his ears, and the
very thought of unbuttoning it made him
shudder. Still ho would have liked to
know how late it was, but as for con-
sulting the watch that nestled in his
waistcoat pooket-ugh Just then anoth-
or gentleman came into view. The two
gradually approached each other, and
the first gentleman who wanted to know
how late it was hazarded the question:
Sir, do you happen to know what
time it is?''
The stranger stood still, pulled off his
right glove, unbuttoned his overcoat
from chin to waist and drew out his
watch as the piercing wind played
about his unprotected chest. He held
it up to the dim light of the street lamp
and carefully examined tho dial plate
and said:
Eyes, know now" With these words
he replaced his watch and made tracks
without satisfying the curiosity of his
interlocutor. -Kattowitzer Zeitung.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-01-08
Weighing Common Air.

The weight of air has often been tested
by COMPRISING it i'll reccptaclcs by the air
pump. That it really has weight when SO
compressed. is shown by tho fact that tho
weight of tho vessels is increased slightly
by filling them with compressed air and
that such vessels become specifically
Fighter" rs soon as the air contained in
them is exhausted. Many elaborate exper-
imcnts on tho weight of air have proved
that ono cubic foot weighs $50 grains, or
something less than l 4 ounces.
The above experiment OH the weight OF
air is supposed to be made at the surface
of the earth with the temperature ut 80
degrees Il. Heated air, or air ut high Gle
vations, is much lightcr.-St Louis Re-
public.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-01-08
A Wonder Of Coloring In Flowers.

The editor of "Notes For tho Curl
GUS" recently read a wonderful (?) &C
count Of bunch of roses kept in Now
York herbarium, which still retain :
original color, Notwithstanding the l.,ct
that they were cut from the parent stalk
three years and one month before the
signing of our Declaration of Indopend-
ence Tho editor of the paper in which
the notice appeared, he no doubt consid-
ering it the "eighth wonder of the
world" asked if any reader could give
information concerning n case in which
roses or other flowers had retained their
natural colors for so long a time.
We would state that we have seen
well preserved wreaths and garlands of
lotus. red and yellow poppies, and othor
unclassified flowers which were found
on Egyptian mummies known to have
been dead over 5000 years Tho red
poppies wero but shade lighter than
those dried and pressed but month or
a year before, and in the case of tho yell
low variety there was no distinguish
able difference between those from tho
ancient tombs and specimens which had
been dried but week If the editor who
refers to tho colonial roses as wonders
will visit the Egyptian museum at
Cairo, he will find dried colored flowers
of sufficient antiquity to excite his Won
der. st. Louis Republic.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-01-08
PLAYED WIFI THE BULLS HEAD.
The Penalties Attached to IL Hand In Poker
Held Against Five Kings.

The Penalties Attached to Hand In Poker
Held Against Five Kings.
Some varieties of cards have tho pic
ture of a bulls head upon the fifty third
card, which is known as the 'joker,"
and largely affected by progressive
euchre players when they are working
assiduously for plated watch charms
and cotton lace collars. 1t is seldom
used in a game of poker, but in some
sections it is left i'll the deck upon such
occasions, and when a man holds it he
is at liberty to give it the same value
as any other card i'll his hand. The 9TH
or night party of jovial spirits sat
down to while away few hours ut the
seductive pastime, and when some one
asked what kind of poker should be
played another suggested that 'every-
thing should go. )" In the parlance of
poker this means a great deal. A player
can cheat to his hearts content provided
he is not discovered, and as all the
players were equally we'll equipped
with tricks the proposition was acceded
to.
During tho game one of the players
excused himself for q moment Oh some
apparently proper plea and left the
room. While he was absent he secured
q new deck of cards and arranged them
so that the person who dealt them would
receive four aces, while tho man to his
left would get four kings. In his hurry
he failed to remove the bulls head. Re-
turning to the room, he took his seat,
and winking to tho man next to him,
whose deal it happened to be, he deity
slipped him the "cold deck" The deal
er, having confidence in his friend, tool;
the pack and dealt out the hands OF
course no got the four aces The betting
was confined to him and the man to his
left, and at last, when each had his
cash and all his worldly possessions in
the way of jowelry and wearing apparel
staked on the result the hands were
called.
The dealer gladly announced the pro-
prietorship of four aces and reached out
for tho plumber. The other man stop
ped him instanter. why, you can't
beat four aces!" calculated the dealer
ooh, yes, / can," said his opponent
GIVE got four kings and the bulls
head, and that makes FIVE That means
that take the pot and all the rest of
your clothes, and that every time I
meet you OH tho street in tho next six
months you'll have to give mo SO
bill. ="
Then the gamo broke Washing
ton Post.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-01-08
THE ARCHITECT.

Oh, famous and fino is the rarc architect
Who rocks not of labor cost.
Whose buildings with jewels and silver are
dccllcd.
Whore never u beauty is lost.
In silence works hc through tho day and the
night,
Nor sound of q hammer is heard.
Pagodas and palaces, cleaning with light,
Arise ut his beck or his world
In country OF town, on tho meadow or hill.
Hc chooses and uses II site.
No law dotG he own but tho law Of his will,
And mono may dare question his right
Unwcaricd Ivy time and undauntcd by foe,
Untrammelcd by fear or command,
He builds for all people, tho high and tho low,
With patient and provident hand.
The castle and cottage alike he'll adorn,
Nor meancst of things doth disdain.
The peasant sleeps swcetly and finds in the
morn TEtN
A palace on his window pane.
Oh, famous and fine is this architect rare,
Who recks not of labor or cost.
Who builds gorgeous mansions and yet Inns to
spare,
The king OF all builders, Jack Frost!
-zitc!la Cooke, in Youths Companion.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-01-08
The New Tlara.

Tho return of tho tiara seems to do
note that the style of Embarrassing is
again i'll tho ascendant. This ought to
be good news to all except tho divincly
tall woman, to whom tho loss of All
inch or two by a couture dressed low in
tho mock was inmaterial. TO the aver
age woman the Madonna style of head
dress was certainly handicap. 1t sug-
gested n revival of the archaic scarcely
moro i'll keeping with the ordinary Brit
ish profile than the profossed apprccia-
ton of Botticelli is with tho ordinary
British character Pail Mall Budget.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-01-08
Blooms Once Every Fifty Years.

There are many curious and remarka-
BILE species of the palm tree, but the
wonder Of the entire family is Brownia
ARIA. 1t is native of central Africa
and is regarded as curiosity because of
its peculiar habit of blooming but once
i'll 90 years. There are but three speci-
mems of ARIA i'll the Conservatives of
Europe-one ut Kew gardens, London;
one i'll the conservatory of the Duke of
Norfolk, at Chiswick, and one in the
Imperial Botanical garden ut Berlin.
Norfolk's palm bloomed i'll June, 1851,
and that i'll the Berlin collection in
June, 1888. The blossoms are very fra
grant and last but As hours. St Louis
Republic.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-01-08
ofwonderful Value. and Free.

TIRED bodies, pale and sunken cheeks,
haggard eyes, sleepless nights and weak
nerves, are running cur lives and kill
ing our people. No wonder these poor
people bless DR.. Greene for his great
offer, He is the most successful sp &C
ialist in curing nervous and chronic
diseases, and the diacoverer OF that
wonderful medicine. DR.. Greene's Ner.
vurs blood and nerve remedy. He has
established system of latter co,lei-
pondencs at his Office, 35 West Fur.
seenth street, New York city, by which
all can write him about their COM
plants, and by mentioning the symp.
toms they suffer from and telling him
how they feel. they will receive ar
answer from him, free OF charge, Civ.
Ing complete description Of their c ,se
and telling just what ails them. He
gives most careful attention TO every
letter, tells just what to do to be cured
perfe lily and permanently, and makes
ali understand exactly what their coon
plant is. Aad ell this costs nothing.
No journey to the city, no doctors fee,
the best medical advice and consulta.
tiol in the world and nothing % nav.
The Doctor makes speciality of treat.
ing patients through letter CORES pond
ence, and it Is success ,ful. Write him
st once, reader. and you will almost
certainly be made strong and we'll.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-01-08
SALEM NEWS

Mrr. j. T. Crabtree, after several
weeks visit among relatives, has re-
turned to her home at Graham, Va.
Frank Deaton, son OF N. P. Dsston,
leaves to-day for Elkhorn, w. Va,
where he has secured position with
the Norfolk and Western railroad.
Capt J. @. Lsnghorne has recently
purchased the property on Union street
of Mrs. Wileon, widow of the late Msjor
Wilson, paying for 1t the sum Of $4,000
in cash.
Or. Thomas S. Powell, one of the
leading and most influential physicians
of Atlanta, Ga died at his home d.
cemher 80 from trouble of the brain
DR.. Powell was man of noble heart,
and was loved and honored by all who
knew him. Deceased married, in 1852.
Mrs. Jennie Miller. OF Salem, widow Of
Jacob G. Miller. She was widely known
nnd respected in our community
Sentinel.
j. B. Wilson leaves this morning for
the South in the interest OF Boston
house.
Tyler Beale, of Bluefleld, stopped over
yesterday on his way home from a visit
among his relatives at Scottvllle, Va.
VIM. Peel has returned from business
tip to Baltimore.
j. P. Shreckhise. of Baltimore, and
Marshall Guerrant, of Lexington, Ky,
were registered at Hotel Duval yester-
day.
Chap Borden, clerk at'the Blue6eld
Inn, WAS In town yesterday visiting
friends.
The Quaker evangelist Dean will be
In Salem next week to hold a series of
meetings. he will hold the first service
at the room OF the monday prayer meet
ing Saturday at IL O'Clock. He will
preach at the Baptist Church Sunday
morning and at the Methodist Church
q, night.
The skating season is now in full
swing and ct all hours of the day skate
can be seen vending their way to and
from the river. Here one can behold
skating from the beginner up to the
N olAe--e xTesfsacgH -<r8 professional.
Whilst 1t is at times amalsing to watch
the former in their eff4ets to retain
their equilibrium. 1t Is q zeal pleasure
to watch the skilled performer as he
fancy movements. The best skaters
ore w. Hannah, Dudley Boogher, En-
nest M. Shipman and Howard Holland.
The Ice Is about four inches thick and a
great deal of 1t Is now being housed.
Week of Prayer.
Services at the Baptist Church to-
night, conducted by Rev. E. w. Hubbard,
Rev. B. E. Ball and M. 2. Frantz
REPRESENTATIONS and the rulers. Praise
for increasing recognition of the rights
OF conscience during the past fifty years;
for the revival of civic patriotism.
Prayer: For all in authority, that laws
may be wisely enacted and faithfully
executed; for religious liberty; for
peace; for the prosecuted; for the abo-
lition OF the opium, slave and strong
drink traffic; for all needed reform
moral, social, industrial and political
l. Tim, H.. Id; Matt, v, 10-l2; Pet {,
H.. 1925; Rev XII, Is.
The meeting last night at the Pres
bvterian Church was led by Rev. II. II.
Kennedy. assisted by Rev. Geo. ]. Hob
DIV and Col. r. II. Logan. Subjec
Families and Sch "
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-01-08
Tbo Discovery savaa III, r,,.

Mr.. g. oaillouette. Druggist, Beavers.
Vile, ILL.,, says: ITO DR.. Kings New Dis.
covery owe my life. Was taken with
u, Grippe and tried all the physicians
Tor miles about, bus of no avail and was
tivan up and told L could not live
Having DIR. Ktng'a New Discovery in no y
store sent for bottle and began lis
use and from the first dope began to ge.
bs.tor, and sitter using three bottles W al
up and about again. 1t Ia worth IT,.
weight IN gold. We won't keep store
or house wishout It." Get q free trial /,
Maesie's Pharmacy, 100 Jefferson street.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-01-08
On tho SDot.

Charlotte Cushman was once filling an
engagement, at the opera house in Bel
more. A man in the gallery created such
disturbance that it seriously impcled the
progress OF the play, and finally brought
1t to Il standstill. Immediately the audi
ence, furious with anger, cried: Throw
him over! Throw him Overt" Miss Cush-
man stepped to tho edge of the footlights,
and in u sweet and gentle voice exclaimed:
mo, L beg OF you dear friends, don't
throw him over. Kill him where ho is -
This story has been told of good many
other actresses besides Charlotte Cushman.
But we will let il go Mt that.-San Fran
cisco Argonaut.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-01-08
Real Misery.

"What the dickens do you know
about misery" asked the baldheaded
man of the younger one. "Waig till you
get married and come home late and
have your wife lecture you fer three
hours in n whisper for fear of waking
the baby, and then you will have some
idea of what is misery. '-Indianapoli
Journal
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-01-08
SPECIAL NOTICES.

To THE CREDITORS OF ENoCK BROS
Baving been APPOINTED trustee under decd
executed by Enock Brothers on the 2lst day Of
November, 1896 for the b. neft OF their creditors
hereby call on nl the creditors of the said Enock
Brothers to produce before me at their earliest
convenience evidence Of the debt they claim.
call especial attention to the following provision
N the deed OF trust aforesaid
land 1t Is hereby intended and provided that
this conveyance to the said s. Nyburg. trustee,
Is for the purpose of occurring only those credit
tors OF the eaid Enock Brothers who shall within
sixty days from the recordation of this deed ale
with the trustee their acceptance in writing OF
the provieions OF the same.'' s. NYBURG,
12 q I'm Trustee.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-01-08

AT the siege of Jerusalem by Titus the
captive Jews were crucifcd by tho Romans
In such numbers that, ms Joscphus says,
there was no longer wood of which to
make the crosses nor space for them to
stand.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-01-08
USEFUL BOOKS GIVEN AWAY.
ART AND FANCY WORK.

Mrs. Nella Dsggo.t, of Boston, has recently
written book. .Fancy Work and Art Eecoras
tions,' that gives practical instructions for
making doilies, table covers. scarfs, tray
cloths, pin cushions, ETC., etc, with fifty Illus
trshons. This book, together with "Successful
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-01-08

VIEWS of "The Burning Office Build
ing" for sale by !.andea, photographer,
1915 Salem avenue W.; size lOxl2.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-01-08
BIDS WANTED.

GALE OF KNOCK BROS STOCK OF GOODS.
- BY virtue OF the provisions OF deed Of trust
executed to me by Knock Bros, bearing date
office OF the corporation court OF Roanoke city
on tho same day, will, for the next thirty days,
goods In bulk conveyed to mo in said deed Bid.
ders will be allowed to examine stock and make
their bids on the basis OF the cost prices OF goods
on hand on the 2Sth day OF January, 1896 I re-
serve the right to reject all any OF the bids Of.
fered: All bids must be filed by January 2Tth,
1896, inclusive.
Signed at Roanoke, Va, December %. 1895.
~ 70 I'd. y. NYBURG, Trustee.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-01-08

The above liberal offer is made 60 advertise
the reliable Diamond Dyes, and to get their book
upon home dyeing into the hands Of women who
want to dress well by making their old clothing
look like new.
standard homo dyes for nearly twenty yesrs, and
that their sale increases from year to year is
proof positive that they have never had an equal.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-01-08

Homo Dyeing,"
will DO sent free
any reader who
forwards tho at.
tachcd coupon
and a 2-cent stamp
to Wells, Rich:
ardson q Co, Bur
lington, VT.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-01-08
NATIONAL
BUSINESS COLLEGE

THE MANIAC EMENT OF THE
L National Business College are pre-
pairing another room in connection to
the large and well-arranged ones they
now have, that they may have accom-
modations for the many new students
who will enter January 2.
If you enter now you can complete
either of their main courses in time to
receive your degree in August.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-01-08

NASH PAID FOR SECONDHAND FURNI.
~ ture and stoves. j. II. HOOVER, Sa4 Kim.
ball avenue n. G. u "a i'm
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-01-08
LOST.
WANTED.

VNTANTED-MEN WHO WILL WORK FOR
w So month salary or large commission sell
Ing staple goods by sample to dealers. Kxpe,
SPECIALITY CO., ~ w. 4th st., Cincinnati, o.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-01-08
AGENTS WANTED.

MTANTED-SALESMAN SALARY FROM
wv start, permanent place. BROWN BROS,
Nurserymen, Rochester, N. X. 1aS1m
A LII LADIES HAVING A F9W HOURS
N leisure each day should writo me at once re
gaIding pleasant home work which easily pays
$iS weekly. This IL no deception and will Ger
tainly pay you to investigate. p Roply with
stamped envelope. MISS a. A. STEBBINS,
Lawrence, Mich. IL 2i-tt
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-01-08

WANTED-FIVE TIL USAND HAIR MAT
w j1resses to renovate snd your upholstcring
to do at factory, 346 Salem avenue. 122l1m
XNTANTED-CASH PAID FOR CAST-OFF
w clothing, etc. Address % Salem avenue or
+. o. Box 593, Roanoke, Va. 10121m
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-01-08

MAKE MONEY by CAREFUL. SPECULATION
IAN IN Grain through reliable successful firm Excel
,,snG opportunities to mako profits by new plans,
gully explained and sent free Highest references,
PATTISoN & Co.. COO Omaha Building, Chicago. Ill.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-01-08

Physicians endorse P P. p as splondrd COM
bination, and prescribe It with great satisfaction
for the cures OF all forms and stages Of Primary,
Secondary and Tertiary Syphilis, .Syphilitic
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-01-08
NOTICE OF MEETING.

STOCKHOLDERS MEETING.-A SPECIAL
y meeting of the stockholders OF tho vinton
Land Improvement Company will be held on
Tuesday, January 2tst, 1896, at O'Clock D. m,
at No. IL Bank street, Norfolk, Va. BY order OF
tho board of directors II. L. PAGE, Secretary;
JAS. Il. hORUM, President. 12 "a I'd.
DANK NoTICE-THE REGULAR ANNUAL
40 meeting OF the stockholders OF the Com
mercial National Bank. Roanoke, Va for the
election of directors to for the ensuing year
will be held Mt the banking house OF said bank on
Tuesday, January, ID, 1896, between the houre of
10. q. m. and p. m.
1921 I'd JIG. DAVENPORT. Cashier.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1896-02-27
Convicted of Forgery.

CoMANcHE Tex, Feb. 24.-In the
case of the state OF Texas against A.
j. Caffey, ex-treasurer of Comanche
county, in which he was charged
with forgery, IN the district court
Saturday the jury brought in YER
dict of guilty and assessed his punish
ment at three years in the peniten-
tiary. Mr. Galley stood high in the
public estimation up to the Time Of
his indictment. There are several
cases still pending against him of a
similar character. Mr.. Galley is about
rs wears old.