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Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1897-07-24
LITTLE LETTER CARRIERS.

The remainders of the so !. and 100
l. unpaid letter stamps of Italy are now
on the market at a small fraction of
their face value.
Z Letters have lately come from Ecua-
dor franked with new sort of stamp
in the shape Of an 1894 Seebecls, sur
charged with "1S97-1S9S" diagonally
across. Thus far only the ~ten-cent
value has been seen, though it Is prob
able that the whole issue has undergone
the same treatment.
It isn't every lot of old envelopes
found that contain stamps of substan-
tial value. A southern collector, who
recently had the opportunity of look
ing over something like 10000 old let
tiers, written from 1S45 to 1860, several
thousand having been mailed in Balti-
more in 1S47, was rewarded with only
one five-cent Franklin, the list price of
which is SIS cents. .
All the stamps OF the provisional
government of Hawaii have been de-
stroyed, likewise all obsolete issues.
The only stamps now obtainable ut
the post Office are those of the 1894
burned an English stamp dealer was
present, and after half had been de-
stroyed, he offered $4,000 for the re-
mainder, but the offer was refused.
A million postage stamps weigh 64
pounds; joined together in one line
their longest way, they would reach
Is miles, 4,133 feet, or cover an area OF
$500 square feet; stacked one on top OF
each other they would reach height
of 125 feet, and dumped in one space
they would fill large dry goods box
To count them would take one person
four weeks, three days, seven hours
and forty minutes, allowing one count
each second and ten hours work a
day. Now, who of our readers wishes to
undertake the job of collecting 1,OOO, OOC
stamps 2-Texas Official Bulletin.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1897-07-24
WATER NOTICE.

Owing to the difficulty in keeping
hydrants closed at night and 10 pre-
vent waste of water among water
consumers, we have been compelled
70 adopt the following rules:
1. Commencing Monday morning,
July Goth, the running OF water for
the purpose of irrigation through the
hose, other than with a sprinkler, Is
strictly forbidden.
2. Irrigation or running of water
through the hose after 8 o'clock at
night and before O'Clock in the
morning is also forbidden.
A Waterman will visit every by
drant and if water is being used con-
trary to above rules the owner will
be charged penalties as follows:
First offense-S1O0.
Second offense-S200.
Third offense-The water will be
shut off and $500 will be charged for
turning it on.
Carelessness or forgetfuiness will
be no excuse and the water collector
will have re discretion in abating
fines. w. II. SMITH,
For Water Company.
Elko, Nevada. July %, 1897.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1897-07-24
First Postage Stamps.

"Fifty years ago-ir July, 1877
Uncle Sam issued his first postage
stamps" writes Fannie Mack Lathrop
in the Ladies' Home journal. an
England seven years before, Rowland
Hill, 'futher Of the penny post intro
duced the sticking plasters,' as the
stamps were contenptuously called.
John M Niles, our Postmaster-Gen 9.
eral at that time. tried heroically, but
in vain, to move Congress to author
ize stamps for this country. His sue
cessor, Gave johnson, was more for
tunate, and the bill desired was ap-
proved on March 3, 1877, the stamps
not being issued, however, till Aug
ust, though the time appointed was
July LIST. Only two values Of the
new stamps we're introduced In 1847
"a five and ten-cent stamp, bear
ing respectively, the portrait Of
Franklin in a bronze tint, and WASH
ington in black.
"The first purchaser Of stamps in
the United States was Henry Shaw,
father of Henry Wheeler Shaw (bet-
ter known as Josh Billings, the hu.
morist). Mr.. Shaw was in the Post
master Generals Office on August 7,
1847, when Mr.. Johnson entered with
the printer from whom he had just
received sheets of the new stamps.
Mr.. johnson passed sheet to Mr.
Shaw for inspection. After giving
the stamps hasty glance. Mr.. Shaw
perhaps with an eye to future fame
took out his wallet counted out tif.
teen cents and purchased one OF each
variety. The five he kept as cur
iosity, the ten he presented to Gov
ernor Biggs as an appropriate gift"
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1897-07-24
1nG hUmOnlsTs.

Sawyer seems to think good deal of
himself" 81 should say 50; he has
had Moorish curves cut in his office
doorway so he can get his head in and
out."-Chicago Record.
Kind Old Lady-"To what do you at
tribute your uncomfortable appetite
for strong drink? Is it hereditary p"
Weary Walker-'No, mum; it's thirst"
Philadelphia Record.
Mrs. Saver must feel that she was
very extravagant in buying that new
gown" what makes you think SOP"
"She's begun to argue that it will be
the cheapest in the end."-Chicago
journal.
II hear that Judge Buckets is study
ing mind-reading," said the lean law
yer. "If he gets proficient" said the
fat lawyer, hell arrest the whole town
for contempt Of t.''-Indianapolis
Journal.
Herr Oil--"Haf you heard dot dog of
mine ate tape-measure undt died ~
Herr Kut-'I suppose he died py inches,
NIGHT warp" Herr Oil-"Aber nit; he
vent oudt in der alley und die Ply der
yard" ACoiumbia Spectator.
u. Addison!" Eyes, your excellen-
cy?" II hope that the agriculturists
will appreciate the beginning of our eff
forts in their behalf" "In what way.
slre?" well, in sending Hay to Eng
land" - Pittsburgh Chronicle-Tele
graph.
"As matter of fact" said the bloom
cr girl, "bloomers are the only really
modest costume for bicycle-riding.'
"Oh, WELL" said the girl in the bicycle
skirt, eff you start out with the ex-
pectation of taking header, suppose
they are. But it's better to learn to
ride before trying the boulevards."-
Chicago Post.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1897-07-24
A Mysterious Shooting.

a San Francisco dispatch of the
Odd says: DR.. Donald Mclean, dean
Of the California Medical College
was shot twice in the arm and shoul-
der this morning by Patrick Walsh,
janitor of the institution, under cir
cumstances Of somewhat mysterious
nature.
After the shooting Walsh attempt
ed to escape, but was pursued by a
policeman. As the latter gained up-
on him, Walsh turned and brandished
his weapon in such a threatening
manner that the officer was taken
completely by surprise and halted
some little distance from him. Walsh
thereupon placed the weapon to his
own hoad and shot himself in the
temple, inficting fatal wound. No
cause is known for the affair, nor ia il
known how seriously hurt DR. Nc.
Lean ia.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1897-07-24
ARMIES OF GREECE AND TURKEY

The Turkish artillery forces con-
sist of 612 guns of all aizes.
The total war footing of the Turkish
army is 22,127 officers, men, guns and
horses. "s ivy d..
The total war footing Of the Greek
army is 212,630 officers and men.
There are 3,400 officers of all ranks
in the Greek army. --....|
The number of officers in the Turkish
army is 0,512.
Greece has better, though much
smaller navy than Turkey, Her total
number of war vessels, including the
torpedo boats, is az, while the total
number of war vessels of the Turkish
navy is 1875. The Turkish navy is poor
ly manned.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1897-07-24
DAILY INDEPENDENT.
A Big Mining Sale.

An important transaction i'll the
Van Duzer Mining District was the
bonding OF Poorman, Kingtisher.
Greenhorn and part OF the Midnight
placer mining claims, situated on the
North Van Duzer, Middle Van Duzer
and Lime Creek. These properties
were located by Joseph August,
Charles Hayward, William Young
and others and have been success
fully operated in limited way since
the date of location in 1893. The bond
was taken by Walter Stofiel end the
sale Of these properties was consum-
mated during the past week through
William. b. Duvall of Elko to Den
yer parties. who contemplate their
immediate improvement. This Ie the
first introduction Of outside capital
to district which is exceptionally
rich in placer gold, and which gives
every evidence of making an impor-
tant lode mining district as well. The
country Is about twenty-five miles
west OF Gold ,reek and about 40
miles from Tuscarora and is ON the
great gold belt which runs through
eastern Nevada out Of Idaho.
The gold is unusually coarse
and from limited placer operations
the nuggets are all the way from the
size of a pin head to nuggets weigh
ing $40 or more. Most of the gold
from bed rock has been taken by
b md picking after sluicing, the ope
rator getting down on his knees and
going over bed rock and picking up
with his fingers the Jumps Of gold
into tin cup. So far as operated
the ground has paid from $40 to s35
per running foot and Las been work.
ed at cost approximating 81 per
foot.
The Van Duzer District has many
OF the characteristics of Leadville and
vicinity, the formations being all quite
similar. ores OF the same class and
carbonate float being scattered
throughout the placer debris. The
gold has come from nearby lodes, be-
You'd all question, and many Of the
nuggets consist OF quartz and gold
about equal. The district is abund-
antly watered by Van Duzer Creek.
Lime Creek and tributary streams.
which even at this season of the year
maintain strong volumes OF water,
which can be easily and cheaply i'm
pounded and put to use through
giants. There are no large boulders
In the soil and the ground can be
cheaply worked. The fall is suffi-
cient to give best results. The whole
district is full of promise and war
rants thorough exploration by capital
and offers more than usual induce
ments Of new mining districts. An
old Californian would feel that the
days Of 40 had not yet passed away,
could he visit this gulch and SEQ the
busy operations upon the part of indi.
vlduals with rocker, pan and Rluice,
by means Of winch all are making
big pay, ranging from SO to S25 a day
per man.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1897-11-22
LOCAL ADVERTISING.

Advertisements ana notices, as promenades,
shows and other entertainments VIII be pup,
Iished under this head for tl0o cents a word
for first insertion, one cent a word thereafter
We shall run no advertisement among local
items. Cash must accompany the order. NO
charge a0itt be made of Tess Than forty cents.
n, II. Scott pays cash Tor good maple
sugar VIII take it any day. tt
Miss L. c. CoIburn VIII be glad to ex-
plain the insurance and Investment feat
ures of the Mutual life contracts to ladies
interested.
WANTED.-1O00 turkeys and chickens.
Will pay highest cash prices. Write or see
w. E. Twombly, Barton Landing, VT.
To let, in Barton village, good convent
-ent dwelling house and barn. Inquire of
j. J. Hill 45-tf
Six good young cows and two yearling
bulls for sale. Inquire of Mason Bros,
Glover, VT. 1913
Send two-cent stamp for sample of our
tECute Copies and see if they are not
just what you have been wanting. Geo.
Cole, Barton Ldg., Vt. 40
There viii be a special examination of
teachers at Barton Landing, Nov. 26-27.
Examination at hotel or school building.
G. A. Andrews, Co. Examiner. 46-47.
Wool batting carded and old cotton bat
ting REGARDED at cts. per pound. Card
ing season closes Dec. list. Barton Wool
en- Mill 46-47
Wanted.-The finder of my pocket book
and money to leave the same at the NOM
TOR office or return it to the owner and
save himself trouble. II. z. Clark,
Glover, VT. 47tf
Letters addressed to the following parties
are held at this office. Owners please call
and get them. Miss Una Scott, Mr.. Daniel
Wines, Miss Eta Clark, Miss Emma
Foss, Benjamin Areal, Joseph Millham.
Geo. w. Russell, P. NJ, Irasburgh, Vt.
Having bought the fruit and vegetable
business OF E. n. Randall, L shall keep on
hand all kinds of winter vegeta bles. M.
III. Lewis.
r. P. Blake viii sell at his residence in
Salem Derby, Monday, Nov. 18th, at /
o'clock, p. M, 70 store sheep, Is good
COWS ond several horses. NJ. NJ. Taplin,
auctiOneer. AZ
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1897-11-22
Barton.

Barton.
Major Cheever of Concord, n. H.,
was in town last week.
School at the academy closed last week
for two weeks vacation.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Browning were in
st. Johnsbury over Sunday.
Winter is ''scoring up" and is liable to
set in for solemn earnest soon.
A. Wilkie IS improving the looks of his
house by adding coat of paint.
Mrs. Fred Cheney o. Concord, N H.,
visited Miss L. c. Colburn last week.
Miss Leila Ford has gone to Spencer.
Mass, where she will work in shop
1t is reported that E. T. Wilson, the
photographer. has sold his business here.
Mrs. E. G. Collision is on the sick list
Mrs. Geo. Gorham, who has been sick. is
improving.
T. IL. PilIsbury goes to Boston this week
to join his parents, who have been there
for some weeks.
j. K. Elliott was in town for a short time
last week. Mr.. Elliott and his family VIII
be here soon to remain for the winter.
There is to be another excursion to Bos-
ton, commencing Nov. 20, and lasting till
Dec. 4. The fare for the round trip is $3.50.
Miss Elsie Ranney, who has been visit
ing Miss Florence Currier for some time,
returns to her home in ST. Johnsbury this
week.
The Misses Miles are home from Bur-
Hngton for a short vacation.-Elmer
Webster is expected home from college
this week.
A supper viii be served in the I. o. G. T.
hall at the next regular meeting, Nov. 81.
Let all the members make a special effort
to be present.
Mr..and Mrs. s. NJ. Douglass, who have
been visiting at the NJ. E. parsonage for a
few days, returned to their home in Thet-
ford this morning.
The weather, during the past few days,
although rather cold, has been very pleas
ant. If we could have some snow it would
enliven business up considerably.
We hope the finder Of the pocket-book
and money lost last Tuesday, by II. e.
Clark Of Glover, viii be honest enough to
return the same and receive the reward.
A large number of people attended the
union service at the Cong. church last
evening. Rev. Mr.. Sheaff delivered very
interesting andsappropriate sermon.
Rev. R. L. Sheaff will exchange desks
with Rev. J. K. Fuller of Barton Landing,
next Sunday morning. In the evening
Rev. Mr.. Sheaff will give another talk on,
@''Paul at Athens"
The next entertainment of the lecture
course will be given Friday evening, Dec
3. This is to be lecture by Gen. John B.
Gordon and every one that can should
plan to hear it.
Mr.. z. y. Randall, who has had quite a
trade in this village in the fruit and veg
etable line, has sold his business to Merton
Lewis who will continue to supply the
public in this line.
The social given by the Q. E. society
last Tuesday evening was well attended by
the people of this village, but on account
of the bad weather there were but few
present from out of town.
Bert Vance has purchased the horse SO |
long owned and driven by H. D. Phillips |
Tt IS probably the best trained horse in |
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1897-11-22
PROBATE COURTS.

Probate Courts viii be held at the Probate
o flee in Newport each Monday At the office
of K. w. Baldwin in Burton on the second
Friday of each month; a. the office of Il. Z.
ID. CAfpe1Jer at Barton Landing IN the fore
noon % the third Fridas of each month.
Parties having business with the Court at
Barton or Barton Landing concerning pend
ing estates will please inform the Court in
advance that ne may take the necessary
q b. ALFRRD. Judge OF Probate.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1897-11-22

was sung
o God, before Thy countenance
The glories of the stars go by,
And night and day their pomp advance
In light and shade across the sky.
Aud unimagined worlds of flame,
Roll dim upon their solemn race,
In viewless realms without name,
The borders of thy dwelling place.
IT'S not by temples made with hands,
We bound Thy dwelling nor Thy raise,
Though rich in spoils of distant lands
And labor of unnumbered days.
All, what may human might avail
To rear Thy habitation, Lord? t-3ile
Toll with US lest our labor fail;
Where we are weak Thy help afford.
And Thou who didst not scorn to dwell
Fen in the fishers lowly cot,
Remembering how we love Thee we'll,
Receive the gift Thy love hath bought. .
And be Thy spirit in the place.
And making all Thy dwelling fair,
The lifted glory of Thy face
And evermore Thy presence there.
The church was filled to it's utmost
capacity, all denominations joining in
the celebration and in their congratula-
lions to the village on the hill, ON the COM
pletion of their commodious and beautiful
house for worship.
East CraftSbury.
Owen Miles, who has been working in
Spaulding's saw-mill, caught his foot in a
belt and injured his ankle quite badly last
week.
Rev. j. M. Dutton from Massachusetts,
and his brother Henry, from Maine, were
here to attend the centennial celebration
at No. Crafts bury.
It may not be generally known, but it is
a fact, that to strain milk into deep cans,
adding an equal quantity of water, the
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1897-11-22

Barton Landing.
Homer Ford is at home from Boston.
Mrs. Ell. S. Webster is on the sick list.
VIM. BlasdelI is building large adj
dition to his ba1n.
Ethel Dane and Bertha Durham are at
home for a short vacation.
Leslie Haselton lost part of finger in
the butter box factory recently.
Addison Fletcher Will sell his stock of
goods at auction Tuesday, Nov. %.
The high school and grammar grade
closed twelve weeks term last Friday.
Thanksgiving services will be held at
the Cong. church next Thursday evening.
Mr. Hutchins, who sold his place to H.
ton.
S. G. Kimball is selling off a portion of
his goods at auction. The auction will
continue the evenings of this week.
Albert Wells of Bloomington has
bought VIM. Smiths farm, situated be-
tween this place and Bloomington vii
lage.
South Barton.
Lila Kimball is at home. Mrs. Frank
Kimban has been very sick but is some
better now.
The young people held fair and concert
two evenings last week for the benefit of
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-07-28
MISCELLANEOUS.

and magnetic healer. Life readings on
all affairs relating to business, law
suits, hidden treasures: treats all dis
eases peculiar to ladies. Residence, 300
Avenue c. sg-t
REMOVAL NOTICE.--Joe Rose has
removed his tin and repair shop from
734 West Commerce street to HIS Main
avenue. Tin or roofing and repairing
a speciality. t-.astH d 7-S-1m
RING UP S06 for Hacks Or anything
in Livery. Georges Stable III Main
Avenue. 7-6-tf
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-07-28
WEATHER DEMONSTRATIONS.

WEATHER DEMONSTRATIONS.
The study of the weather and of con-
|ditions which produce heat and cold,
dry or wet weather grows more inter-
esting each year as progress is made
in scientific way to foretell in ad-
vance what is likely to take place. The
record of the movement OF storm GEN.
tiers by means of the telegraph is pref
ty well understood, and the service of
the United States weather bureau in
promulgating news of their advance
has been of inestimable value to COM
merce and to farming industries.
That many peculiar weather phe-
nomena may be accounted for By GER
tain astronomical conditions there can
be no doubt, but whether there is any
absolute law by which the phenomena
are originated is still matter of con-
lecture.
Mr.. A. ]. Deyoe, of New Jersey, has
made many observations, more espe-
cially as regards the relation of astro-
nomical conditions to the production
of weather peculiarities. and has un-
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-07-28

-Theo. Artzt was in F'loresville yes
terday, arranging for his band to play
the music at the execution of the Mex
-ochs & Ashbacher's Weiss Beer in
all saloons. Ask for 1t. 6-193m
STORE YOUR FURNITURE with
Craig-Williams Furniture Co., old
courthouse. Soledad st. 3-30-lm
is THE DELIVERY OF THE
LIGHT ENTIRELY SATISFACTORY
TO your IF NOT. KINDLY NoTI-
Fly THIS OFFICE AT ONCE BY pos
TAIL OR TELEPHONE. CIRCULA-
TON DEPARTMENT.
1t heals everything except a brok-
en- heart, may be said Of De Wits
Witch Hazel Salve. Piles and rectal
diseases cuts, burns, bruises, letter,
eszema and all skin troubles may be
cured by it quickly and permanently.
E. Reuss. 104 East Commerce street.
There were several cases of heat
prostration yesterday.
The finest gentleman's resort is the
SILVER KING.
% RIEBE. UNDERTAKEN AND
EMBALMER, 22S EAST COMMERCE.
COMMERCE STREET. TEL. BAL. If
To the Public-Nobody has a right
to sell or buy the Ochs and Aschbach-
er Weiss beer bottles. They are not
sold. l-y. 1w
Major John A. Green was taken i'll
with heat prostration yesterday and
was quite i'll last night.
Weeping joe Harding, the Chris
tan evangelist, opened revival meet
ing on the corner of Fourth street and
Avenue e last night.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-07-28
SOMETHING TO KNOW.

1t may be worth something to know
that the very best medicine for restor-
ing the tired out nervous system to a
healthy vigor is Electric Bitters. This
medicine is purely vegetable, acts by
giving tone to the nerve centres in the
stomach, gently stimulates the Liver
and Kidneys, and aids these organs
in throwing off impurities in the
blood. Electric Bitters improves the
appetite, aids digestion, and is pro-
nounced by those who have tried 1t
as the very best blood purifier and
nerve tonic. Try it. Sold for SOC or
$1.00 per bottle at F. Kalteyer & Sons
drug store. 2
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-07-28
srpDEN DEATH.

Last evening while Patrick Flood, a
retired soldier, was eating his supper
at his residence, corner Pine and Sher-
man streets, Government hill, he sud-
denly fell from his chair dead. He had
been in apparently good health and
had not complained of illness.
Coroner Shook was summoned and af-
ter holding the usual inquest decided
that death was due to heart disease.
Deceased was about AZ years of age,
and leaves family. He had served at
Fort Sam Houston garrison two years.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-07-28
BRIGHT AND DARK SIDE.

Cynicus: Everything is going to the
dogs-times were never so hard.
Optimist: Stuff and nonsense-bus-
mess is improving and prices were
never so low.
Cynicus: You talk nightly bright
for man just burnt out.
optimist: Why shouldn't I? 1 fur
nished my house complete for less than
half paid five years ago-bought ev-
erything from SHOWERS, 20S West
Commerce street, and was never treat
ed fairer or better. 7-27-tf
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-07-28
CARLiDIETRICH.

OF seventy-five feet double action
elevator fame" and for nine years with
Goggan Bros. has hung up the Harp
Of Tara's Hall" He has entered into
the service of Gambrinus on Navarro
street, in the rear of Goggan's music
store. Charles has taken charge of the
beer saloon at the place named and
wants to see all his friends and the
public generally for fine beer and
lunch. 7-26-3t
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-07-28

Two restaurants on Houston street,
started just prior to the Interstate drill
have closed.
e. ]. Doray has secured permit to
erect one-story dwelling and store at
No. 1900 Buena Vista street, Pros
pect hill, Ward 2, to cost 5000.
"A straw ride party was caught in
the shower last night while return
ing home.
Some pot hunters from the Medina
yesterday brought in several dozen
doves and sold them to a local restaur-
ant.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-07-28
"a party took place I'D the resi-

"A party took place at the resi-
dence of DR.. Hunter last night
"A wagon loaded with oats broke
down on the San Antonio Edison line
on Garden street near Mill bridge yes
terday afternoon about five o'clock and
delayed traffic until the load could be
removed from the wagon.
"A delivery wagon of ]. c. Carl &
Sons. of 2O9 Fourth street. was wreck
ed in a runaway on Avenue 2 yester-
day and the driver was thrown out,
but was not hurt.