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Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1897-11-30
UNCLE SAM AS A LAND OWNER.

The STATISTICS or the General Land
Office show that this country, first
and last, has had the prodigious
amount of 1885, 1862 acres Of land
to dispose of. This area includes
everything not in the original thir-
teen States, as now constituted.
These lands fall into four classes.
First are those already disposed Of or
appropriated. They include 214, IA,
395 acres sold for cash, 02,280, 228
taken up as homesteads, 365, 6,402
granted to States, 106,584,898 given
to railroads and other roads, canals
and river improvement projects, State
or corporation, 100000 in private
grants, 60,c52, 100 in military bounty
warrants, 16,118,228 in timber culture
entries, and other smaller classes, ag-
gregatlng 741,702,365 acres, under
this head. For various reasons these
estimates are rough, but they are
near enough to the true amounts for
practical purposes.
Next we have che reserved lands.
These include 8l,6t5,413 acres set
apart for the Indians, 1892 as
forest reservations, 2,272,960 as ma
tional parks, S25,A25 for forts and
other military purposes, with enough
miscellaneous to bring the aggregate
to 132,441,774
The third great class comprises the
lands of Alaska, in which few surveys
and disposals have yet been made,
the aggregate being 369, $4,000. With
the advance of civilization Alaska
may not remain wholly a class by it.
self.
FINALLY, we have the fourth class,or
lands now vacant and subject to set
Element, amounting to 59l ,34G,953
acres. Of these, however, nearly
half, or 272,294, 100 acres, have not
yet been surveyed. The largest body
Of vacant public lands is in Montana,
7I,432,917 acres, Nevana following
with 81, 579, 1886, and Arizona, Calitor-
mia, Colorado, Idaho, New Mexico,
Utah, and Wyoming each having
over 100000 acres.
But while these figures of the ex
tent Of the public lands available for
settlement are so great, practically
large part of the best land, in access
sible places, is taken up. The arid
tracts not susceptible of irrigation
and the mountain and forest regions
which cannot now be used for farm
ing constitute very considerable
portion Of the nearly 600,0OO,OOO acres
Of vacant public lands. The old say.
ing that "Uncle Sam is rich enough
to give us all farm" is not heard
much nowadays. He is still big
land owner, but has been lavish with
his best possessions.-N. Y. Sun.
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Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1897-11-30
Book Free

For more than twenty
years we have been telling
how Scott's Emulsion puts
on flesh, nourishes and
builds up the body, making
it the remedy for all vast
ing diseases of adu1ts and
children, but it isn't posi-
bic for Us to tell the story in
a mere stickfu1 of newspa-
per type.
We have had prepared a
little book, telling in easy
words how and why SCOTS
Emulsion benefits, and a re-
quest will be enough to have
1t sent to you free,
SCOTT & BOVINE, New York
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1897-11-30

Prince Bismarck, who is now past 80,
has abandoned French wine, cigars and
dogs. Of the last named he was for
merly great friend; and one of his
favorites severely ill-treated the Rus
sian ambassador at the congress of Ber-
lin in 1878, earning thenceforwsrd the
title of reichs hund. When this noble
beast died the prince received some
thing under 1000 dogs within the next
few days. ...t..
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1897-11-30
SETTINGS OF SCIENCE.

Alaska covers 577,s9o square miles;
the rest of the United States cover more
than 100000 square miles.
In a recent lecture Prof. Bergman,
of Berlin, stated that in so cases Of per
forating the skull for epilepsy he knew
Of only one permanent cure.
Lightning rods may be valuable if
large enough, and insulated sufficiently
to carry away a bolt of lightning. Tho
common lightning rod is not of much
use.
It has been calculated by Robert Ball
that the whole coal supply of our planet
would barely suffice to produce heat
equal to that which the sun dissipates
in one-tenth of second.
The winter of Sitka is milder than
that of many European capitals, Berlin,
Vienna or Copenhagen. The mild eli
mate of the southern portion of Alaska
is due to the Japanese current.
Lord Kelvin, the eminent English
scientist, says there are 100,U00,O00,0
0O0,000,000 molecules to cubic inch of
any gas, and in each of these molecules
there are sevral atoms moving among
themselves at the rate of 70 miles a
minute.
Seeking to determine the minimum
energy capable of working the Atlantic
cable, the operator at Valencia, in 1866,
sent vigorous signals by means of
battery cell made from a lady's silver
thimble. Not to be outdone, the Amer
lean operator made q battery from an
empty gun cap and tiny strip of zinc,
and with this transmitted faint but in
telligible signals from Hearts Content.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1897-11-30

? HOODS PILL are easy TO take,
easy to operate. euro indigestion
billiousness. 25c.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1897-11-30

PARTIES who wish to handle the Pure aoods
are invited 10 come ana soc M.
e1-Prioes sent by mail and corrsspondea
solicited
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1897-11-30

lam prepared to do all kinds Of job
work and repairing in my line.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1897-11-30

Electric Bells Put in Residences.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-05-10

Social parties and entertainments for the
last two weeks have been given UP. or
postponed temporarily for outdoor exer-
else on bicycles. A large number in the So
cial whirl of Ballard have taken to wheel
ing this spring and parties for the present
are little thought Of The Ballard cyclists
have just finished a cycle track or cinder
path from the end of the plank road on A
street TO the beginning of kilbourne av-
enue in Ross. so that now there Is a first
class road from Ballard 10 Seattle. The
gap between A street in Ballard and Kill
bourne avenue about one-haf or three
quarters of mile long was built by pri-
vate subscriptions, and by the free contri-
button OF labor by the enthusiastic cy-
ciists, who now talk OF organizing club
Mr.. Grant Laibiin left this week for Ju-
neau. Alaska, where he accepted lucra-
tive position with mining company.
Mr.. f. Valentine, Of Juneau, IL In the
city. the guest OF Mr.. and Mrs. Neis En-
erson. Mr.. Valentine VIII return In few
days accompanied by Mr.. and Mrs. Emer-
son, who go there TO reside.
Mr.. Clyde Redick returned this week
from California, where he spent several
months for the benefit OF his health.
Capt. r. A. CONN. after an absence of
two years spent in New York city. has re-
turned to Ballard.
The Rev D. l.. Fordney. of Anacortes.
was in town during the week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Powers have
moved TO Everett.
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Y. p. s. G. r. Notes.

Rev. W. ri. @. Temple and state Pres
idenf II. q. Ewing will heave on MONDAY.
May II. for a tour through the Eastern
part or the state IN the interest OF = r;
and the 81 conventions. stopping at AL
the larger places.
II. j. Fries. chairman of the 81 conven-
ton committee, for Tacoma. has Just re-
turned from a trip through the Eastern
part OF the state and announces that ne
nnds marked interest ON every hand in the
state convention. He says that there VIII
be fully 300 from east OF the mountains.
John Makins chairman of the noafing
G. f. work for the state OF Washington.
leaves this week for the East. where he
will visit among friends prior TO sailing
for Nagasaki Japan. where he Is 10 take
charge OF sailors home on October L
This home Will be conducted by Z. r.
on G. Z. principles.
are being planned all over the state. for
May and June AT each of these meet
ings time VIII be given to work up inter-
est IN the coming state convention. wnich
International convention. which Is 10 he
held in San Francisco just after the state
meeting. july TO II.
All the speakers who are to take part in
the state convention programme have
been settled upon They are DIR. W. j.
Darby. Of Evansville. Ind. of the Cum
beriand Presbyterian church and a trustee
of the United Society Of Christian En-
deavor: Rev. =. b. Tyler, one of the Lead
trg men in the Christian church: Rev.
Cortland Meyers, ID. D., OF the Baptist
church. pastor OF one of the very largest
churches in Brooklyn, y. Y; Miss Patter-
son one OF the leading ding 6 F. missionary
workers, as well as our good home work
ers. the eighth annual G. T.. convention
cannot help but be a great success A very
conservative estimate OF those who Will
be in attendance places the number at
from / 800 to 1880.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-05-10

Surprise Party Given 10 . Popular
Member of the order.

Aauila Lodge. No. IS gave a surprise
party In honor Of Sister Callahan, OF See
attic, No. Z last Tuesday night. The lodge
members gathered az s o'clock at Second
avenue and Pike street and proceeded TO
the residence of Mrs. Callahan. on Third
avenue. laden down with fruits and cakes
a delightful evening was spent In music
ead games, and before departing for their
various homes Mrs. Bailey stepped for
ward and on behalf OF the lodge members
presented poekethook 10 Mrs Callahan.
also one 20 Mrs. o Nefll who VIII leave for
San Francisco today with Mrs. Callahan.
picture OF the delegates OF the Grand
Ledge. Degree OF Honor was also pre-
sented by Mr. Sect Of Ncrthport. Among
those present were. Mr.. and Mrs. Wal
lace. Mr.. and Mrs Murray, Mr.. and Mrs.
Harry Bailey. Mrs. Br1fton. Mrs. Eng
land. Mrs Herald. Mrs Koch. Mrs Grace
paer. Mrs. Lena Bailey Mrs cssmmtns.
Miss Cummins. Miss Wallace Mrs james
O'Sein. Miss Tim. Mrs. n. IL. Callahan.
Mr.. n. H Callahan. Mr.. scca. Mr.. Perry
Callahan. Mr.. Henry Callahan, Mr.. Ohio
Callahan. Miss Murray Miss Hazel Bal
les. Mrs. Burns. Mrs. Leuhen. AZ Il
o'clcck al departed for their homes wish
Ing Mrs, Callahan and Ms O'Nein safe
lourney and a speedy return 10 health and
70 friends.
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ron street. Is one of the neasest halls Ia
the city. ard although but recently re-
furnished throughout al considerable ex-
pense. there are no outstanding debts.
thanks 10 the Judgment and energy Of the
general han committee
Each OF the local courts holds two meet
inss per month. Court Seattle meeting on
the FIRST and third Tuesdays. Court Puxe,
Sound having its sessions on the second
and fourth Tuesdays. Courts Alton and
Six Nations meeting on the FIRST and
fourth Wednesdays. Court Seattle. No.
50. held q meeting on last Tuesday night
May 4. at which two strangers seeking
admission were captured in the outskirts
OF the forest and duly instructed In the
impressive teaching OF Independent For
essry- The present officers of this court
are among the energetic. competent young
men Of the city.
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KNIGHTS or rYrBIAs.
Ustsnguished Guests VIII Attend
smoker ON Friday Evening

Puget Sound Lodge Nc n held a very
busy aeSsion on hast Friday evening
hrEe number OF visitors were present,
Applications for membership arc being
Presented at each meeting. and this lodge
viii have considerable rank work 70 be
done before long The smoker that Is 20
ks given on next Friday evening May II
, going 10 Ne the event of the season.
To add to the programme already ar
Hanged Il is possible that Supreme Char
selicr Phil +. Ccsgrrve Will be IN thu
city on that evening. In which case he
vii ~ present. and eli Knights In the
city will have the opportunity and pleas
nTe 81 meeting that distinguished gentle
ran. After the regular session Is over
he doors viii he open 70 all friends ard
Visiting Knights Coffee. cake ard corn
cohs viii BE furnished Everything will
ee dane 20 make the evening az pleasant
and enjoyable As possible. Members Of
al LEGAL lodges arc narsicuiariy rcqges. ed
e Ae or hand. and the officers aud MEM
sers os Puget Sound lodge are reti7sd
thai TIRE lodge will BE- opened NJ 10
e'cioek sharp. aud they will be governed
aeecTcsnxiy.
Harmony r.osSe. No. s. convened last
IhcTssssv evening. A general debate waS
Raj BY the members upon the forms sna
ssaEfs - the order. THIS was interesting
aud destructive. demonstrating the fact
'nas the ledge room % the Knights Is not
ssanr she scene % tnttiatory esrerneniais.
81 school 81 education and useful In
ssfaciion a. well No visitor goes % Har-
Eaay in vain. lie II always entertained
ard win SO again.
MsnaeFs OF Seattle Lodge No. 81 who
sFs~ ret present az the regular eoaven-
asn last "Wednesday evening missed arr
sppertanity % seeing the hcsf work that
- essn performed in Castle hali during
las present term. After transactsng
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-05-10

Seattle Chapter. No. l. held its usual
session in @. A r. hall. Hinckiey block
last Monday evening. and conferred the
Golden Rule degree on twelve candidates
A number of new members were also
elected to membership This evening IL Is
expected that az least twenty-five persons
viii present themselves for initiation
Seattle chapter Is planning 10 be at home
TO It's friends on Monday evening. May "a.
and IL Is confidently expected that it,
membership viii reach the 800 mark by
the close of this month.
A second chapter has been organized In
the city. the first meeting being held last
Tuesday evening. Its members are en-
thpsiastic In their endeavor to outnumber
Seattle Chapter. No. l. in the very near
future.
The members of this young but rapidly
growing frasernal benevolent order are
imbued with the principle. "Once a West
erner, always westerner'' In feeling and
in heart. One secret OF its success is
found in the fact that ladies and gentle
men are accepted on terms OF perfect
equality.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-05-10
Women's Shoes.

Reliable shoes-no trash-at the low
est possible prices. Don't Judge the
shoe by the prices-they'rc misleading.
See them and you will recognize tho
true facts.
A line OF shoes here at s2.E that ve
guarantee 10 be equal In every respect
10 thss best 81 shoe you can buy else
where. Your money back II they arc
not satisfactory.
Ladies' shoes polished free OF charge
In our shoe department.. No matter
where you buy your shoes come here
and have them polished free.
Here's some values that set lively
pace for shoe sellers.
Ladies' Fine yIcl Kid Oxford Ties.
ia oxbiood, chocolate and black. These
Shoes are made on the new Niagara
last: strictly hand made. and are
equal 10 any $40 Oxford In tho city.
at ~ IS a pair.
LADIES' Fine Paris Kid Oxford Ties,
In chocolate and black. They are
made on the new Wellesley last. with
medium or military heels. patent
leather or tips to match, and hand
turned soies. These goods are cheap
al 81. our price, Sz-4s a pair.
Ladies' Fine Dongola Kid Oxsoro
Ties. Md or cloth top. with pafew
leather or tips the same, made on sne
ccin Toe Last medium. French or low
heels and very flexible toes. They
cannot be bought anywhere for Iees
than ta0a. We have marked them 10
pair.
Ladies' Wei Kid Button Shoes. ia
cloth or kid top. with patent leather
or tips the same. Thee shoes are
made on the new Frazier last. the
soies are very flexible. ana ays equal
in style and workma nessip to any NOD
snos made. We are selling them .
e. IS q pair.
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order Of the Eastern star.

Lorraine Auxiliary will meet at Masonic
temple on "Wednesday afternoon at 2
O'Clock. The literary programme will be
drawn from the works pf the Father of
American poetry. William Cullen Bry-
ant The auxiliary has decided to estab-
lish flower mission. and both members
and friends are asked TO contribute now
ers- AT the close of each meeting a COM
mittee viii take themito the sick This
work will be undertaken at once. and ii
Is hoped that many flowers will be sent
in for the meeting on "Wednesday. At the
meeting on April IS the works of Edgar
Allen Poe were considered. His unques-
toned originality OF thought and treat
ment In verse and prose were well brought
out. as were also the conflicting elements
of his personality. Miss Catch. In her
usual excellent collection OF "side-lights."
gave an interesting account of the cir
cumstances that lead 10 the production
OF his best known work. 'sThe Raven"
The auxiliary decided to hold an out-of-
door meeting in the near future.
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cueen City Circle. No. f7s, In lieu Of
sa>Sfr usual meeting. held the most ssic-
~~r1<u. hall az Ranke'z hall Wednesday
~vsnIng Isst III the history Of the circle
4 representative fashionable audience
danced 20 the strains Of LANCER T. Lue-
rsusf orchestra TIL midnight.
4 number Of visiting Foresfers were
s.~peersf. anonK whom were noticed the
Sv.nd chief ranger OF the state OF wash
sr~fon. j. A. Wesfberx and Mrs. West
s<rr Chief Ranger II. J. McSorley and
wrs' McsorIey. Of Court Enterprise. were
s1sn present. The committee deserves
~vea. credit IN arranging and carrying
- the ball. Following were the COM
sa-raugements-T H. Andrew. Ernest
csrsrens. Mrs.. G. r. LisbIy. C. r EhTet
md r. W. Barnes.
Eecspfson--Ars. Mueller Mrs. carstens.
Kiss I. schwab Miss Seyiand, Miss A.
4 schwab, Mira. Andrew, Mrs. Grant and
Ma Sprtggg-
Tbs floor was ably managed by F. ".
rsruss az director, assisted by Ed Me-
witty. y. J. Dunlap. A. King. X. c. Will
Inns. T. IL Boucher and c. r. LIebiy.
ne proceeds Of the bail will go 10 form
4 nucleus in the beneficiary branch now
shout 10 be formed In connection with
The circle. and judging from the large
attendance and the generous. warm
kenrted support accorded by the men,
kvrx of the circle. their friends and the
pnhlic generally. thc success Of the pro-
nosed beneficiary fund is established
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The regular weekly meeting Of Seattle
fzmp No. -. Woodmen OF the World at
fhelr hall In the Stevens hotel on Friday
essntne last. again demonstrated the fact
fhat an earnest effort win always meet
vsth success. The members had resolved
h nAke the first meeting In May one OF
ezfaofdinary interest. and Tor the spe-
al Entertainment OF it's guests had q
gran1 surprise In store. A candidate,
No = an old resi- lent OF this city. had
beea f1qnesfed to present himself for
lnf<ietIon on that evening. II became
tooun 70 the officers Of the camp that
~ GcHtlemnn In question In days gone
IS nd carried on = so prize at horse
teek race in Arizona. He was therefore
b6ocfed to try his luck ON the wild goat
u cattle Camp No. %. who has already
established reputation as high kicker.
~ his credit. II must be said that after
ahorf struggle he got the upper hand
~ the goat. and he was declared the
|tAnmpIon goat rider of the camp. Many
Tier incidents occurred on that evening.
mich. In the language of one of the can
mates. turned the meeting into a pic
ne II looks AS IL the Woodmen have
nftrtained enough at their meetings TO
teep them talking about II the entire
ueek Wherever yoE go you hear OF the
pod time the Woodmen are having at
9er sessions. and in consequence there
q the hail II well filled with members
Nsvery meeting night.
SEATTLE camp was honored by visit
q Past Consul connor, from Home
Camp No. 2S6. Seighbor Common made
4lengthy speech on the benefits of Wood
u1ff, ard proved 20 the neighbors that
\ pays 90 be- an active worker In the or
~. Neighbor Connor has the reputa-
Zen OF being one OF the best posted
Woodmen In the city of Seattle. Special
uentiou is also due 10 Nelghbor Claws.
4 Home Camp No. sss who played some
& his celebrated marches during the
hitiatory ceremony.
SEATTLE camp has made arrangements
ieF q musical entertainment at their next
me*ting. Friday. May a. All woodmen
Ia the city and vicinity are requested TO
b present.
Hsme Camp No sc held an interesting
meeting on last Monday evening. Consul
commandor -. #. Shearer In the chair.
The ampiIfied form. Protection degree.
vas conferred upon two candidates In
most impressive manner. and seven new
applications were received and acted up
~ Home camp Is pushing 20 the front
manner which IL surprising 10 all the
amps In the jurisdiction. The camp Is
~ than one year old, but has 100 mem
YRS. with good prospects OK reaching the
- mark by It's first anniversary which IA
&c the 9Th or june. Preparations are
hing made to give a grand entertainment
% lis anniversary. and those who are
fnfsunatc enough to attend viii find IL
AZ occasion to be long remembered Quite
namber Of visitors from Seattle Camp
No % were present. and praised the
camp very highly for the manner I'm
which IL did its work This evening the
Mysteries of woodcraft viii be conferred
upon three candidates. and n fun attend
anes Is earnestly desired a cordial well
come In extended 90 all woodmen.
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routine business the degree Of Page and
Esquire were conferred upon Candidate
+. Jcssyn, who proved TO Be an excellent
n<ophyfe and thoroughly Ia accord with
the efforts CT Messrz Olson, Osborne and
Tozlsr- Members Young. Ambrose and
Herr, upon whom fen the labor OF the
Rank carried the burden without finch
Ing. and convinced all doubters of the
seriousness of misplaced confidence One
application was read and referred On
next Wednesday evening three Esquires
VIII be proven In the rank Of knight
Work viii be called at $50 o'clock p. m
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CHURCH WORK AND WORKERS

Rev. Percy Weber, the Missioner" of
the Episcopal churrh, wno ifsss been ylssi-
ing this city closed his series Of services
on Thursday night ~ 81 Marks church
and left for the East
Rev. r. &. wFsereiI has accepted the cal
extended TO him ~ the Congre@at lonal
church al Brooklyn he graduates from
the synsczro theological seminary tnis
month. and begins work about June I.
Rev. H. H. Gouen. rector Of Trinity
Episcopal church WHO west East the ear
ly part Of la~s week for the purpose OF
meeting In New York Mrs Gowen who
Is or her return firm q visit 70 England.
- expected home the latter part Of the
week
A special meeting AZ the Lafies. AID So
csety of the Pts nsoatn cnarSn VT y held
a. 2 O'Clock OF Friday next. They have IN
contamination a series Of ~rttrT 81 nss1eax
sor the near failure. iac sssslAt..i Z lecture ~
Mrs- FioT9lcs. WIZ rford on +Aexfco,s ard
a church picnic
Rev. q. III. shinn. d. n. Of 81 Louis.
who Is on hIs NAY 20 atte1d fas EfSiver-
saliSE state conference. 70 be hesd at Spo-
Kane Nay IA. Is and IS. preached last
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-05-10
FoRE~TERs or ANERrcA-
a Baseball Came to We Had Between
Excelsior amd Enferprt.r.

Court Exeeisior. No i. met az their
hall. SIS fSrst syenEte, on Friday evening
last. when thsrc was n full attendance.
-Four applications we're read and acted
uron. and ore candidate duiy initiated
int the mysteries e American Forsssrv.
A committee was appointed 90 arrange
with like committees from sister courts
suitable ceremonies with which 90 receive
the Grand Geart upon the ccsaston of
their meeting &c Seattle IN July next.
The captain 81 tire baseball team an
nannced the nrst practice for May 2, and
that sn fcw days the team will - So
ieessi who VIII meet the Enterprise
BlAciegss in 9 grand match at Madison
Fsark-