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Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1897-08-08
Tho Indians Hold N Conference.

Captain Sam OF the Piutes called at
the journal office yesterday and de.
sired to have something published
concerning the feeling Of the Indians
regarding the loss OF the lives OF the
members Of his tribe i'll the late rail.
road wreck.
lie says the Indians held q meeting
Thursday and after considerable dis
cussion decided that they would not
go to Califor Lia again TO pick hops.
They arc OF tho opinion that the risk
OF being killed while riding on the
platforms OF the cars is too grcnt for
the amount Of pay they receive III the
hop fields, which is about so cents
per 100 pounds. johnson Sides says
that the Indians already in California
can remain there until their contracts
nro completed and then return homv,
but never to go to California again.
There is something wrong ubout In.
dams going to California, they have
no business there or they wonldn't
get killed 30 johnson suys: "Ebly
yea eaten watermelon too much.
dlink whisky. get sick, die or clso
ketcbuin smashup ON tlair, loscm
log, arm, mebbe get killed; no pay,
1njun better stay home, bo better for
him."
Captain Sam says TINT orders
have been issued by the railroad cOm.
pany To prohibit Indians from riding
on tho cars any more. lilo reports
two piutcs from Virginia among tho
dead and ono from the reservation.
Two moro are expected to die. Tho
other Indians killed were Washocs.
Tho Indians complain that after the
authorities took charge Of the wound
cd they did not receive tho attention
they deserved. but wcr': allowed in
measure 10 shift for themselves
journal.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1897-08-08

In the prcscnt-tlny desire for ap.
proprintcness in all things. the framing
Of pic:.rrcs receives no little attention.
cEc secs Al group Of sacred subjects,
copies Of some great Original, either in
colors or photograph, placed together
in thrccs. and so dnintily surrounded by
u border OF triunc Gothic arching, Cilt
or silver, that the effect closely resent
blcs the pancling OF n church window.
and seems most opposite TO the sub.
jcct. This Ia usually the fnvoritc Saint
Cecilia. one OF many Madonnas. or n
cathedral .interior.--N. Y, rost.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1897-08-08

A man named Davis ehot and
badly wounded man namod Nc
Cartncy in Tuscarora between = md
q o'clock Sunday morning. From
what wc are able TO learn Of the NJ
fair tho two men had ind u fight IL
which Davis was badly whipped.
After the fight Davis got Il shot gnn
and wont to McCariney's room nnd
called him Ia tho door. When he ap.
ornrcd Davis blnzcd away, the shot
striking McCprlncy in tho head and
face, covering nh artery. flcr the
shooting Davis could not 10 found.
Mccartney IL not f,tnlly wounded
md Will recover. Davis ia nai To bo
n gambler and Mccartney is miner
from Silver City, Idaho.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1897-08-08

Gus lIillyer. one OF thnt dirty class
OF human beings thut 1.-Two of Of
fallen women, wns tried for assault
md hattosy Saturday afternoon mud
acquitted. a snort time after being
turned loosu ho again assaulted tho
woman with whom ho livcs and
threatened TO kill her. .Sho made
another complaint against him for
thronts against lilo md no was ur.
rosicd. Tho hearing 10 sol for 10
o'clock Tuesday. An effort is now
being made by lIillyer's attorney TO
compromise tho matter and get him
10 leave town.
This will DO tho cheapest for the
county as lI'llyer IL unable to give
bonds to keep the poaco IL convicted
OF tho, charge. All such dcspicablo
characters should 10 notified to yet
0ui OF the tOwu. rhoy arc II menace
to tho good order oi tho community
and slio aid not bo allowed to ro
main.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1897-08-08

a man giving his name ~ Andrew
Blackscth was arrested Monday by
constable Triplctt on the arrival OF
the LanOillc stage on the charge OF
burglary. lie and another man had
been working for T.. j Jones OF
Pleasant Valley during haying.
Thov quit Sunday and both came to
town. Blackscth hired a horse and
saddle Ot Pierce Wore Sunday and re
turned to- Mr.. Jones and stole his
saddlc some time during the night.
lie evidently attempted to bring the
snddle TO town. but must have been
thrown from the horse he was riding
ns he stopped Henry Smell, the stage
driver, yesterday md rode with him
TO town. Constable rriplc,t had been
notified ~ the theft Of the saddle and
was on the lookout Ter his man md
on the arrival Of tho stage caught him
with the stolen property. Blachscth
was taken before justice Morgan and
hold 20 appear before the grand jury.
As he entered the burn IN the night
time aud stole tho saddle, no will
hnve to answer the chnrge Of burglary
aud will very likely spend year or
so in the pcnitCntiary,
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1897-08-08
Kent IIIa NNnrh

when I heard the bicycle bell lust
stood on my rights and refused to move.
threatening at the sumo time that u
he ran into Inc Id smash his machine"
"Wcll2" "''
II kept my word. lie ran into me
and I smashed the machine"
"Whnt did he do?"
"lIc gathered II together"
"i}ut to your"
oh" sadly, they gathered me IN
gether, too" -. Philadelphia North
American.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1897-08-08

Totai. ..,....S T5 so
Not receipts. s.........s11, ,5sS %
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1897-08-08

RECEIPTS PROM ALL SOURCES
3al in treasury Dec % DG. s2S,l72 %
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1897-08-08
ELKo, NEVADA, SUNDAY, AUGUST 8, 1897.
loiHr STATEMENT
oF AGDIToI.AND TREASURER
OF ELKO COUNTY.

Of AJDITOIt.AND TREASUItElt
OF ELKo COUNTY.
or ihe Quarter Ending April
L, 1907.
Goa-Iy OF srko. &.
AUDITORS OFFICE.
:" the Honorable Board OF County Commis.
s!oncrs of Elko County, Nevadz:
HESrLEHEs: We ehercwith submit our q 1ar
tetly Report OF the Finances Of the County
fr the quarter ending April 1897.
Respectfully submitted:
G. a. WATKINS
Auditor,
J. A. MCBRIDE.
TrSssurer.
RECEIPTS PROM ALL SOURCES
Sal in treasury Dec % &c. s2S,lT2 %
From Stn,e npp't echool
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1897-12-11
An Investment That Pays.

The experience of careful practical
dairymen all over the country indicates
that the man who milks ten cows can
afford to buy a small separator if he
makes butter at home. The man who
sells milk to a separator creamery does
not need a separator, but he who sep
arates the cream from the milk at home
does. The loss of butter fat when the
cream is raised by settling the milk in
cans or pans is usually heavy. and in
many cases very heavy. Under the av-
erage western conditions we feel entire
ly safe in saying that ten cow justify
the purchase of a hand separator
Rural World.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1897-12-11
3 ETIQUETTE.

Biscuits should be opened with the
fingers In extreme cases an ak is ad-
MISSILE.
Never pick your teeth at the table.
You will find better assortmenta at the
dentists.
Don't rattle your knife and fork. The
napkin ring will be found much more
musical.
Always eat soup from the side OF
your spoon. The inside is considered
the proper one.
Game should never be taken IN the
fingers-unless of course it is a card
game.
Do not rest your arms on the table.
Stack all your weapons in a corner be-
fore dinner.
Never leave the table until the others
are through. If in a hurry take it with
you.
Never eat pie with a knife. It's al.
right to eat cheese with pie. but knives
should be eaten alone.
Cigarette smoking is permissible at
the table-if you are dining alone and
have a grudge against yourself.
Don't ask your hostess if she lets the
sugar bowl with the butter balls. She
might mistake you for a humorist or a
lunatic.-Chicago News.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1897-12-11
WINTER
How They Do Up Shrubs in the Colo
Climate of Maine.

How They Do Up Shrubs in the Colo
Climate of Maine.
1t may seem a very simple matter tc
do up" a shrub so that it will be prop.
erly protected from the cold of winter
1t is a matter, however. that requires
considerable skill. Cold is but one OF
the things to be guarded against. The
weight of snow in winter must be fore
seen, and are exercised lest the shrub
be greatly injured in the wrapping proc
ess by the breaking of many brittle
branches.
The cut given herewith shows the
proper way to begin. Select, a smooth,
strong stake, longer than the height of
the shrub, and drive it well down in the
center of the bush. Now draw the
branches all carefully together. and tie
them to the stake with a soft bit OF
cord, as shown.
A layer of straw a now be wrapped
about the shrub, bringing the bottom
of the straw well out upon the ground,
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1897-12-11
THE FARMING WORLD
TREATMENT FOR BLIGHT.
determination of the Germs L. the
Only Direct Remedy.

determination of the Germs 10 the
Only Direct Remedy.
The following on treatment for pear
blight is incorporated in the report OF
the New Jersey State Horticultural So
ciety: First, aim to put the tree in a
condition to render il the least liable
to attack. This means TO SC manure
and cultivate hat the tree will not
grow rapidly. Thus the more a tree
is fed the worse it will fare when at
tackled by the blight. Trees that are
highly fortified with nitrogenous
manures are especially liable to blight.
In short, overstimulation with manures
is TO be avoided. Good tiliage in the
same way, while It makes a tree bear.
also tends to increase the susceptibility
to blight. Anything that retards the
growth is beneficial so far as the dis
ease is concerned. The orchardist must
stimulate by and cultivate
sufficiently to give a good crop and
shun that which will do more. Soil
and situation will determine largely
whether sod or cultivated may be best
TO resist the blight.
The second method is the extermina-
ton of the blight germs, which seems
TO be the only direct remedy. This is
done by cutting out and burning all
blighted portions of the trees. Every
tree of the pome family, including the
apple, pear, ounce, crab, mountain ash,
service berry and hawthorn, should be
treated in the same manner Particu-
lar attention should be paid TO the &C.
tive blight of late autumn. cutting it
out and burning the branches before
spring arrives. 1t is important to cut
out the blight whenever seen, but all
should be removed before the next
growing season begins.
To put the treatment in small COM
pass. all blight should be removed as
soon as seen while the trees are grow
ing. a thorough inspection needs to be
made in the late fall for any branches
showing blight. After those are cut
out a sharp outlook should be kept for
the disease in the orchard the next
spring. In connection with pruning
and burning, the trees should not be
stimulated beyond what is required
for a fair growth of wood and the pro
duction of a profitable crop.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1897-12-11

speaking. but their value will be in
estimable. for with them the dairyman
can keep just as many extra cows as he
wishes.
Concerning the interior arrangement
of such a barn. l suggest that a feed
car with a track be arranged for the
feed floor and the feeding alley in front
of the cows, as represented by the
dotted lines in the diagram. 1t also
might not be out of place at all to have
a double silo, grain room and calf pens,
with lofts over them, occupy one side
of the barn proper, while calf pens and
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1897-12-11
SCOURS IN CALVES.
Diagnosis of the Disease and Pre-
scrfptiOns for Its Cure.

Diagnosis of the Disease and Pre-.
scriptions for Its Cure.
The Live Stock Journal diagnoses and
prescribes for scours in calves as fol-
lows: In the disease the bowel dis
charges are in a liquid condition, and
of a white or yellowish-white hue. Now
and again small masses of dense undi-
gested curd are voided with them, as
well as a thick, Shiny matter (mucal),
and sometimes blood. The excavations
emit a foul, pungent odor, which alone
marks the presence of the malady in a
shed. The animal quickly loses flesh. is
feverish and weak. When standing the
back is arched and the belly tucked up;
but when severely affected the calf is
mostly found lying down, with the nose
doubled into the flank, moaning and
grinding the teeth. In a large majority
of cases of scours a dose of aperient
medicine is called for. This may taxi
the shape of two or three ounces of cas-
tor oil. with 30 drops of tincture Of
opium, and a little peppermint water.
Having removed the undigested matter
contained in the bowels, relief from ex-
listing pain may be afforded by a further
dose of tincture of opium, with which
may be combined q couple of drops of
carbolic acid, the whole to be given in
well boiled milk, with which an egg has
been beaten up. The patient should be
placed in a warm, dry, well-ventilated
pen, well Uttered down. Should the pain
continue, the medicine last prescribed
may be repeated two or three times a
day, and in the intervals a little car
Donate of soda and lime water may also
be given in a little milk. To prevent
the disease is to guard against the
causes. Where contagion is suspected,
isolation, thorough cleansing, and disin-
lection, with efficient ventilation and
drainage, should be provided.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1897-12-11
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TT1ITTTIITTTTTTWH
CAFTLF SALE
GROUND PLAN OF DAIRY BARN.

a hay bay occupy the other side, as are
likewise shown. In this way the main
barn can be utilized chiefly for the stor-
ing of feed, while the wings" are given
up to stalls. OF course this is not eX-
actly like having a new barn, and es-
pecially one with all the most modern
conveniences, but it will suffice for
'hard times" in that the expense Of
this plan is very much less than would
be entailed by the building of a new
barn, or even the frightening of the
old one, while by it a much more handy
arrangement is obtained than could
otherwise be had, and this is something
well worth Observation-Disclosures o.
Sibley, in N. Y. Tribune.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1897-12-11
Feeding the Cow. for Milk.

Feeding the cows to increase the flow
of milk should not entail additional ex-
pense if the farmer uses judgment in
propertioning the various foods. If
grain, linseed meal and other concen-
trated foods are given in excess the d.
gestion may be impaired, and if hay is
mostly given the animals will be COM
PEELED to eat large quantities of it to
secure the desired nourishment. Foods
should consist of both concentrated and
bulky substances, regulating the pro-
portions according to the condition.
and circumstances.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1897-12-11
Cow. Require Good Care.

In his talks with his creamery patrons
these days there is one thing the butter
maker should impress upon them,
namely, the Importance of having
good, warm barns for their cows dur
ing the winter and plenty Of pure wa
ter at a moderate temperature. The
creamery man is vitality interested in
this question because the better care
the patrons give their cows the more
milk they will be able to send to the
creamery very important matter
during the winter season. - Dakota
Field and Farm.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1897-12-11
NOVELTIES IN THE STORES.

Iridescent crystal shades for lamps.
Various p~laitings of chiffon and lace.
Celluloid baskets decorated with rib
bons.
Immense circular buckles of steel for
hats.
Glass jewelry boxes with a satin or
plush cushion top.
Velveteen waists, plain. dotted, plaid
ed and checked.
Ready-made scrolls of colored braid
edged with gold cord.
Back embroidery or passementerie
combined with silver.
Handsome gold and rhinestone but
tons for fancy silk waists.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1897-12-11
whitewa.h XIII. the Scale.

It is said that whitewashing thor
oughly will kill the scale. Some claim
that itswill kill the trees, while others
answer back with a contrary expert
ence, and recommend w%hitewash as not
only preventing scale, but other insects,
and at the same time keeping the bark
from lichen growth that gives such an
unkempt appearance. Certain it is that
one sees very few spread trees showing
signs of whitewash, while there are
very many w~hitewashed trees that bear
every evidence of thrift and viGor.-
Journal of Agriculture.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1897-12-11

to protect the roots as much as possible.
The whole can now be covered with bur-
lap and tied or sewed tightly. The top
is then a point on which snow cannot
lodge, while the stake supports the
bush when the winds blow.
In this way there is little danger of
breaking any of the branches, either in
covering o. uncovering the shrubs,
while greater protection is secured by
bringing the limbs close together
Country Gentleman.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1897-12-11
MERIcANIz CHINESE
Wong Ching Foo Will Press their Claims
to the Suffrage.

WASHINGTON, Dec. T.-Wong Chin
Foo, president of the Chinese Equal
Rights league, has arrived here to
press his scheme for granting the
rights of suffrage to A~mericanized
Chinese. of whom he estimates there
are about 12 per cent. out of a total OF
about 800, 900. He has prepared the
outline of a bill which will be finally
drafted after consultation with promi-
nent men in the senate and house Of
representatives
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1897-12-11
scHUH's HOMEMADE PILLS

They act directly on the BILE By removing all 4
from the stomach. ONE DOSE WI do more good tAz
go doses Of soealled Little Liver Pllk For sale b. al druExistR Wr1ss
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1897-12-11
HINT FOR

Excellent Way to Enlarge the Capae.
ity of a arr.
1t frequently happens that the dairy
man would keep more cows, and be per-
fectly justified in so doing, if only he
had the required room. This is particu-
larry applicable to the common barn,
in which case l suggest that two wings
be built at right angles from each side
of the old barn. parallel with the stable,
as shown herewith in the cut. Their
cost will be but a trife, comparatively
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1897-10-29
A WHOPPING BEAR STORY
An Occurrence of the Upper Peninsula
Of Michigan.

AL oCCuIiOuCc VI IL upper fGnlDSulA
of Michigan.
They were spinning yarns of the
chase, and this was the contribution of
the congressman: after a pretty hard
campaign l went with a hunting party
to the Upper Peninsula. I'm not a
Les<her Stocking nor a Daniel Boone
with a rifle, but l am far from having
to go inside and close the doors in or
der to hit a barn. I'd brought down a
deer and bagged any amount of small
game, but wanted a bear. One morn
ing had tramped an unusual distance
from camp, and suddenly came upon
three half-grown cubs rolling and
tumblirg over each other in play. I
shot one and the other two beat q
clumsy retreat. Setting my gun
against a tree I reached my cub while
he was still kicking. Hearing a noise.
l Whirled around to find the mother
coming at me, her mouth wide open
and her eyes glazing. sThere was no
chance to reach the rifle. I'm no
Splinter, and to,k the only alternative
by skinning up a tall pine tree. She
stopped a minute to examine the VIC
tim OF my shot, and was more en-
ragged than ever as she came climbing
after me. Once in the tufted ton of
that pine I did faster thinking, gentle
men, han l ever did on any question
of state. The bear was coming and
losing no time. I was without weapon
of any kind. 1t looked as though
bruin had the drop. But a man in my
%predicament overlooks no chances. In
my vest pocket I had a well-illed
match-safe. In my hip pocket was a
pint of brandy, minus one moderate
nip. In my hunting bag was a bunch
of tow. l saturated that with brandy,
and, as the bear approached, I anoint-
ed her with the remainder. Dividing
the tow so as to have two shots. I lit
the first half and dropped it on the
bear. I didn't need the other half.
there was a flash of light as though a
pan of powder had been ignited. The
air was filled with the odor of burning
hair. The bear let go and fell down,
because it was quicker. Then she left
a fiery streak toward the horizon, and
made more noise than any ordinary
Thunderstorm"
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1897-10-29

er's gavel fell at TIE .broa
menting him. Mr.. Resl,lase compli-
to contain himself, and the unable
shouted itself hoarse at the arpyslnJ
coincidence. Mr.. Clark's life has al
ways beer a busy one and his occupa-
tions varied. Beginning his active
career as a hired farm hand, he has
successfully been store porter, school
teacher, editor Of a country paper,
prosecuting attorney OF his own coun-
ty, member Of the state legislature,
presidential elector, public lecturer, and
now enjoys the highest honor his dis
trict can confer on him, the honor OF
representing it's citizens in congrsss.
Mr.. Clark's domestic affiliations are pc
culiarly happy, his wife being proud
of her distinguished husband, and their
little son Bennett, who inherits his
fathers drollery, is almost as we'll
known on the floor of the house as is
his father. Few men enjoy a greater
popularity at home or in Washington
than the wit of the house'-the Hon
cradle Champ Clark, of Missouri.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1897-10-29
DaWson's Conquest.

Things had gone his way downtown,
and Dawson was in quite an amiable
and even melting mood when he came
home in the evening and settled him
self for a quiet hour with his cigar and
book. Presently he said to his wife:
"Now, here's something that's got
good sound sense to it. You listen to
it. Real glory springs from the silent
conquest of ourselves That's the
talk! Give me the man who is master
of himself. I have a perfect contempt
for those. unbalanced fellows who 20
all to pieces over nothing, and
Why, what's the matter with this
lamp? 1t gives a miserable light"
81 guess it needs trimming" replied
Mrs. Dawson.
"Why didn't you have it trimmed
before night?"
Il didn't know that it needed trim
ming"
Il should think it was your place to
know what condition the lamps are
in"
"Humph! It's your place to know
lots of things you don't know. II
you'd known, as a man ought to know
the condition of the drainage pipes on
his own ground, we wouldn't have had
that sickness last spring and"
"Oh, there you go, and bring up those
Internal old drainage pipesw howled
the convert to the self-control theory
as he flung his book clear across the
room and kicked the hassock at his
feet against a frail table and sent it
over with a crash. 1T beats - that
a man can't have a minutes peace in
his W home. I'll just be e~terna11v
dlng-squizzled if I don't join a club or
board away from home if 1 can't lave
any peace under my own roof! What
with smoky old lamps and your tongue
going like a trip-hammer all Of the
time and the young ones bawling and
the servants quarrelling and dirt and
disorder everywhere and"
"A beautiful specimen of self-con-
quest o are, Mr.. Dawson!"
Don't you say 's~elf-conuuest' to me
o: 1Il-Ill-well, I'll not be
ible for what happens! The cussed
fool that wrote that didn't have to put
up with smoky lamps and - Well.
leave the room if you want to, ma
dam! I'm going to leave the house,
and you can be thankful if 1 don't
come home dead drunk! Hanged if
you can't"