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Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1899-08-14
A NoiseIess Electric Gun.

1t is generally supposed that in in
ventive ingenuity the Yankee boy
leads the world and we always point
with pride to our Ben Franklus. Eli
Whitneys and Tom EdisoDe, but an
English lad, not yet of age, with an
invention for which he has already
refused quarter Of a million dollars,
has made pretty fair start in the
direction Of fame. we.
This noiseless and smokeless- cleo
trio gun invented by Mr.. Newman, a
young apprentice at Whitehead's
torpedo factory, exists at present
only in tho tiny model weighing
seven pounds.
With this small weapon, however,
the inventor has made very eatisfac-
tory experiments, shattering target
at distance of a mile and also at
five miles, range. The gun has very
high muzzle velocity. 1t is said that
the inventor has refused an offer of
$4,000 from the admiralty for his
invention. Meanwhile he is carefully
guarding his secret while he con-
structs model weighing 100 weight.
This he hopes to try, probably in
July. Mr.. Newman is the son of a
Portland grocer. His genius has de-
veloped early, for he is still in his
twentieth year.-Gazette.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1899-08-14
A Snake Story.

Here is singular tale from the
Chicago Horseman: Abram Robson
living near Grantsburg, Ind, while
hunting for a stray horse which had
been missing for two days, noticed q
largo blacksnake, which retreated
toward cave of rocks in one OF the
high bluffs surrounding his pasture
land. His horse was found in this
cavern covered with what looked like
a mountain Of snakes. Robson ran
to his house and secured his shotgun.
opened fire on the snakes until his
cartridges we're exhausted. He
counted 413 snakes killed around tho
body OF his horse, which was dead.
He thinks the horse was charmed by
the reptiles until it was powerleas TO
escape.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1899-08-14
w. T. SMITH COMPANY.
A Queer Horse Deal.

About three years ago Joe McDon.
aid sent horse down to the ranch of
Jim Good to have the animal turned
out to pasture. Good was in town
some time after and meeting Nc
Donald told him that the horse had
fallen in ditch and was killed and
that he had burned the dead body.
Mcdonald made no further investi-
CATION though he suspected from
Goods actions that he was not telling
the truth. A friend Of Mcdonald no.
ticed horse in Koppe's stage a few
days ago that resembled the animal
he had sent to Goods ranch and yes.
terday when the stage arrived papers
were served and the horse was seized.
1t transpired during the proceedings
that the horse had been sold by Good
to @. II. Martin of Reno and he sold
the animal to I. N. Bakeless, the later
to III. Champion and then Koppe
bought him. The chances for sever.
al law suits and term in the pene-
tentary for Good are Rood.-Enter-
prise.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1899-08-14
Deafness Cannot Be Cured

by local applications as they cannot
reach the diseased portion of the ear.
There is only one way to cure deaf
ness, and that is by constitutional
remedies. Deafness is caused by an
inf1amed condition Of the mucous lin
ing of the Eustachian Tube. When
this tube gets inhamed you have a
rumbling sound or imperfect hearing
and when it is entirely closed deaf
ness is the result, and unless the in
fammation can be taken out and this
tube restored to its normal condition
hearing will be destroyed forever;
nine cases out Of ten are caused by
catarrh, which is nothing but an in
famed condition Of the mucous sur
faces.
We will give One Hundred Dollars
for any case Of Deafness Caused by
catarrh) that cannot be cured by
Halls Catarrh Cure. Send for cir
culsrs, free.
Address, F. j. CHENEY & CO.,
Toledo, o.
Sold by Druggists, 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1899-08-14
Licking Postage stampG

In connection with the practice of
stamp-icking a medical contempt
rary gays: What layman would sus-
pect that the unassumiug postage
stamp could become an active vehicle
for the spread Of deadly ailmentsH
Yet 30 it is and the name OF stamp
ickers' tongue. has recently been
brought to our notice by two distin.
guished medical men. It il known to
the few that the common postage
stamp owes it's adhesiveness to the
serum OF horse. It follows that the
film drawn from such source may,
or even must at times be charged
with microbes of a hurtful nature
If a man licked large number of
stamps daily over sufficiently long
period Of time the chances are that
he would set up cancer Of that much
abused member. The danger has
long ago been recognized by the post.
al authorities Of this country, who
have placed hampers on the counters
Of the postoffice.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1899-08-14

The railroad is doing an immense
business these days. Passenger
trains 8 and 4 run in two sections to
accommodate the travelling public
and freight trains almost innumer-
able pass over the road. The chink
of tho sbekels dropping into the
strong box Of the company must
make delightful music to Uncle Col
lie ears. But with all his prosperity
freight and passenger rates stay up
and the people pay all the traffic will
bear. When will the end come to
this grinding imposition upon the
people of Nevada2
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1899-08-14

The proceedings in the Dreyius case
makes the average American wonder
what sort Of an institution French
court is. 1t seems to be a free and
easy institution much resembling a
woman's convention to talk over the
latest style in hats. The French are
great people and their system of
judicial procedure is as funny as
circus to an American.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1899-08-14

The boys got their work in ON tho
editor in Saturdays issue. Just be.
cause We had TO buy some minnow
hooks and took couple of dollars
out Of tho safe to buy them with they
insinuate that we took it TO buy fish
of the Indians. We saw no Indians
on the trip and came back with one
messley, little trout that cost nearly
his weight in silver. We make this
statement merely TO Offset the insin-
uation in Saturdays issue.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1899-08-14
FRENCH TANsY WATERS, the

FRENCH TANSY WATERS, the
worlds famous remedy for irreguls
and painful periods of ladies; are
never failing and safe, rejuvInste the
system and brighten the eyes; restore
health and beauty to the faded;
French Tansy Waters are the only
reliable female remedy in tho world;
Imported from Paris; take nothing
else from the druggists, but insist on
the genuine; in red wrappers with the
crown trade mark. Price, 81. For
sale by all druggists, or sent by US
direct on receipt Of the price. La
France Drug Co., importers, BOG Turk
st., San Francisco.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1899-08-14
E. OSeII

Has just received new lot Of gents
suits, shirts, underwear, comforts and
blankets. All styles Of hats. All TO
be sold at the lowest possible figure.
A complete line of boots and shoes,
guaranteed best made. All boots and
shoes purchased from blm will be re-.
paired free Of charge il they rip.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1899-08-14
WHAT is SHILOH?

A grand old remedy for Cough,
Colds and Consumption; used through
the world for half q century, has cur.
ed innumerable cases OF incipient
consumption and relieved many in
advanced stages. II you are not Sat
ished with the results We will refund
your money. Price 25 etc., 80 cts.
and s1.O0. For sale by Elko Drug Co
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1899-08-14
YOU TRY 1T.

If Shiloh's Cough and Consump-
ton Cure, which is sold for the small
price Of % cts, SO cts. and S1.O0, does
not cure take the bottle back and we
will refund your money. Sold fer
over 80 years on this guarantee. Price
% cents and so cents. For sale by
Elko Drug. Co.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1899-08-14

"DeWitt's Little Early Risers did
me more good than all blood medi-
cines and other pills." writes Geo. II.
Jacobs, OF Thompson, Conn. Prompt,
pleasant, never grippe, they cure con-
stipation, arouse the torpid liver to
action and give yon clean blood,
steady nerves, a clear brain and q
healthy appetite. Elko Drug Co.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1899-08-14
MANY A LOVER

Has turned with disgust from an
otherwise lovable girl with an often.
sive breath. Karl's Glover Root Tea
purifies the breath by It's action on
the bowels, etc., az nothing else will.
Sold for years ON absolute guarantee.
Price 25 cts. and 80 cts. For sale by
Elko Drug Co.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1899-08-14
|AlLY INDEPENDENT.
NDAY. AUGUST IA. 1899
SALMAGUNDI.

arbon finish at the Pillner gallery
, one week longer.
Gorge Russell of the Golconda
Vs spent yesterday in town.
II. Whitemore, wife and children
we'd from Eureka yesterday.
noke Bamberger's famous Palace
net cigar, . for Is cents. at George
Bruce's.
not delay but have that photo
All work finished promptly
per's Gallery.
rs. A. E. Kaye has for sale four
ers, a combination kitchen table
a writing desk.
be bicycle race yesterday between
ION and Reno for the State cham
ship was won by Reno. Carson
by half mile.
be smelter at Golconda has closed
for repairs. 1t will take about
months to make the necessary
irs to the plant.
by not dress neatly when it
no more than to wear shabby.
t clothing. Jacobs fits you and
satisfaction or no pay.
:. Elmore has the foundation for
Hot Springs hotel nearly COM
ID. A carload Of lumber for the
arrived today. Work on the
ling will be pushed as rapidly as
BILE.
8. Henley will commence her
clearance sale Monday, con-
g of summer goods, shirt waists
aides sailor hats at greatly re-
prices.
Triplett received a copy Of the
psboro (Ky.) Inquirer today con-
Pc the ne 1s of the death of the
pr his brother, R. T. Triplett.
deceased lady was a sister of
tor Vest of Missouri.
'utenant Giguoux Of the Nevada
Try has been transferred to a
[ent Of cavalry recruited in the
ppines. This makes a vacancy
Nevada Cavalry for Governor
= to I'LL. The Governors ap-
nent will be cabled to Manila
N as made.
mour Jacobs has new designs,
test goods and all suits are
made, at prices never before
Of. Try him. He will make
mile. -
sound Of the hammer makes
music in Elko these days.
'& Mathews have Dave Gas.
house well under way and have
on Mr.WriGht's now residence.
'er q Son have John McFar.
and Walter Kine's new resi-
under way. Besides those
ave the new hotel at the Hot
90 under contract. The town il
; a healthy little boom.
Wilson of the Agricultural
lment Station, connected with
tate University, is making
the State for the purpose Of
ng its agricultural resources
secure samples Of the soil for
cal analysis. He will be in Ell.
The 18th. It might be a good
Or our ranchers to send in SAM
soil to be analysed. Any
Is sent to the INDEPENDENT Of
IL be delivered to Prof. vii.
Smyrna times., 1899-06-21

ser's term begins July 1st, at
5000 year. The Wilmington papers
speak highly of Mr.. Cahoon.
The following will be among the
petit jurors TO serve at the U. S. Cir
cult court in Wilmington, tomorrow:
st. Georges Richard L. Gray, Black
blrd-Harry S. WOodkeeper, Kenton
Charles l.. Ross, Gamaliel Garrison,
observation-disclosures A. Cochran,
John W. Denney, Elias n. Moore,
William X. L. Tatman.
William Michael Byrne succeeds
Vandegrift as United States District
Attorney. This is insulting treatment
to Congressman Hofecker. The adj
ministratiOn is cowardly in giving to
Delaware what it would not dare to
give to Pennsylvania or New York.
Delaware people are free people and
the future will demonstrate their abil-
ity to preserve their self-respect. The
Union Republican, GeOrgetOWn.
Smyrna times., 1899-06-21
Brave Men Fall

Fall victims to stomach, liver and
kidney troubles as well as women. and
all feel the results in loss of appetite,
pOisOns in the blood, backache, ner-
vousness, headache and tired, listless,
rundown feeling. But there's no
need to feel like that. Listen to J.
w. Gardner, Idaville, Ind. He says
Electric Bitters rre just the thing for
man when he is all run down, and
don't care whether he lives or dies.
1t did more to give me new strength
and new appetite than anything 1
could take. l can now eat anything
and have a new lease on life." Only
80 cents, at Jas. P. Hoffecker's drug
store, Smyrna, and T. L. MasOn's
drug store, Clayton. Every bottle
uar anteed.
Smyrna times., 1899-06-21

Delaware has been offered one of the
Spanish cannon captured at Santiago,
by the government, and Governor
Tunnel has selected Dover as the
proper recipient of the memento. The
gun is without mount and before it is
shipped it will be necessary for the
Dover people to raise fund to pay for
its transportation and mounting.
Smyrna times., 1899-06-21

Mr.. P. Retchem of Pike City, Cal. ,
says: During my brothers late sick
ness from sciatic rheumatism, Cham
berlain's Pain Balm was the only rem
edy that gave him any relief" Many
others have testified to the prompt re-
lief from pain which this liniment af-
fords. For sale by Clifton & Ray
mOnd, Smyrna, t. L. Mason, Clay
Smyrna times., 1899-06-21

A charter was obtained from our sec
retary of State week or two ago and
the first mandatory for compressed,
or liquifed air it is said will be in Will
mington. Liquid air it is claimed is
source of light, heat, power and refrig-
Grafton. A cupful plrced in the refrig-
orator will maintain zero tempera-
ture for twenty-four hours. One gal
lon of it reduced to its proper tempera-
ture is equivalent to a ton of ice for re-
frigerator purposes. A quart of it
placed in a ventilating apparatus will
keep the temperature, of house at go
degrees during the hSttest summer
day. Put to work IN an engine with
an engine with motor attachment, this
same commodity will generate heat
for cooking purposes. One Of the the
incorporators claims that his surpassed
all the inventions in the way OF house
hold commodities in the past de-
cade.
Smyrna times., 1899-06-21

The body of Joshua 7. Jerman,
whose death at Los Angeles, CAL, was
announced in our last issue. did not
leave that city until Sunday last.
1t will presumably reach here on Fri
day evening or Saturday, and be in
tered in the family burying ground
at GlenwOOd Cemetery. Mr.. Jerman
has had high encomiums passed on
his memory both from his former
associates here, and papers in the far
West.
Smyrna times., 1899-06-21

Cosgriff & Beck have sold the dwell
ing on Main street, recently bought at
sheriff's sale by VIM. H. Stokesbury.
to the Misses Beckett, whose property
it adjOins, for $675.
Smyrna times., 1899-06-21

For SALE, 900 bushels of North
arn-grown Hebron, Rural, Early Rose
and White Star Potatoes. 75c per
bushel. j. E. HOLLAND, Milford, Del.
Smyrna times., 1899-06-21

Right Goods, Right Prices, Right
Styles at Diamond State Shoe Store,
Commerce street. r
Smyrna times., 1899-06-21

Henry Durham, better known as
"Blackstrap," was pitched into Satur-
day evening by colored man named
George Bell, from Millington, who
used steel knuckles, and of course cut
Durham's face very badly. Police
men Garner and Jones afterward ar
rested him for being drunk and dis
orderly, whom he resisted. During
the hearing for this it was found he
was the assailant of Durham, and he
has remained in the lookup since,
because he could not pay the fine and
costs of $500, in each case.
Smyrna times., 1899-06-21

l.. 0. Waller, who has accepted the
agency OF the National Gramophone.
which is claimed to have clearer and
more distinct tone than any in the
market, has had number of visitors.
attracted by the solos, Duets, &c,
which it has been giving forth.
Smyrna times., 1899-06-21

Iced tea has resumed its place as the
favorite beverage of the season.
Smyrna times., 1899-06-21

Elijah w. Stevens, near town, while
saving off some dead limbs from a tree
yesterday, was precipitated to the
ground on pile of bricks. He was
severely hurt, principally in the back,
but fortunately no limbs broken. He
is under the doctors hands.
Smyrna times., 1899-06-21

Last Wednesday, Sylvanus Rose, of
this town, was overcome by gas while
drilling a hole in a gas-pipe. When
discovered, he was lying unconcious.
DR.. T. G. Moore was quickly sum
moned and in a short time Mr.. Rose
was resuscitated.
Smyrna times., 1899-06-21

Best made Footwear, at Diamond
State Shoe Store, Commerce street.
Smyrna times., 1899-06-21

We give in another part of this issue,
the tabulated analyses of fertilizers. as
prepared by DR.. t. R. Wolf, State
Chemist The law requiring that all
fertilizers sold in this State shall be
analysed by the State Chemist, is a
wise one, as it protects the farmer from
being imposed upon.
Smyrna times., 1899-06-21

John P. Collins got quite shaking
up on Thursday last, but fortunately
no bones were broken. He was put
ting away load of hay and thought it
was nearer the stable than was the
fact. The wagon had springs, and
rebounding from his jump he was
thrown to the ground between it and
the house, the fall being distance of
ten or twelve feet. The hurt has kept
him about the house since, but lie is
fast recovering.
Smyrna times., 1899-06-21

Davis, son of W. E. G. Bell, of this
town, fell from a cherry tree yester-
day at Smyrna Landing, and hurt his
shoulder severely. 1t was thought at
first to be dlslocated DIR. Moore
attended to the injury.
There has not been a rainfall of any
amount since May the Sth, and all
kinds of crops have suffered. The
drought has been worse in New York,
Connecticut and other states of the
North Atlantic than here. On Thurs
day last they had fairly good rain,
while we had only few drops here.
The clouds that rested as they passed
over us, gave them a good rain down
at Milford.
Smyrna times., 1899-06-21

The Episcopal Rectory has been
greatly frightened by a new coat of
paint. The same can be said of the
property of Geo. W. Turner, in the
same part of the town, that has re-
Gently passed under the hands of J.
E. Carter's corps of painters.
Smyrna times., 1899-06-21

Short Items of General Interest Gathered
During the Week.
High School Commencement. We'd
nesday, June 2Sth.
Smyrna times., 1899-06-21

Bishop MOnogan, of Wilmington,
will administer High Mass and
preach at st. Polycarp's church on
Sunday next, at IL o'clock. In the
evening at 7.3O o'clock, he will hold
vespers service and follow it with a
sermon.
Smyrna times., 1899-06-21

The most of the farmers were cut
short in their picking of Strawberries
week before last by the hot, dry
weather, but some kept on until last
week, especially those who had the
"Gandy Prize" very late berry.
John G. Stockly was well pleased with
his "Bismark" variety He got nearly
5000 quarts from half acre. Had
the weather been favorable there
would have been a larger and better
paying crop than last year. While
not satisfactory, the most of the grow
ers are better pleased than last year.
Smyrna times., 1899-06-21

Mr.. Charles Osborn, of Aberdeen,
Md, who has been running a corn and
tomato cannery here, near the depot,
for the past seven or eight years. has
torn the building down, to be rebuilt
at Porter's station. Mr.. Osborn's diff
ficulty in running his business here,
seemed to be in getting the farmers to
take a sufficient aumber of acres in his
special commodities. The farmers
give as a reason the heavy "docking"
they were subject to.
Smyrna times., 1899-06-21

An Alumni meeting of the High
School graduates will be held at the
residence of Miss Katherine Beckett
on Thursday, tomorrow evening at 8
o'clock.
Smyrna times., 1899-06-21

Presiding Elder. Corkran held the
first quarterly conference of the present
conference year, at Asbury M. E.
church on Friday evening, and preach
ed on Sunday evening. The Quarterly
Love Feast will take the place of the
usual prayer meeting this evening.
Smyrna times., 1899-06-21

Raspberrirs have been in market sew
eral days. Two weeks ago the crop
promised to be abundant, but unless
there comes good rain, the crop will be
short. Some of the last picking of
strawberries were in town Monday,
but the main crop for foreign shipment
was cut short by the hot weather of
week before last.
Smyrna times., 1899-06-21

From inquiry we have made we learn
of nothing definite being done in ref
erence to the Farmers Steamboat.
Mr.. J. W. Watkins, who was sent to
look after boat, it is stated, (for he
had not returned at the last meeting
to repOrt) went as far as Albany, with
out finding the kind of craft desired.
They will hold another meeting Sat
urday.
Smyrna times., 1899-06-21

For the graduates, books are very
suitable presents. At w. F. Dunn's.
Smyrna times., 1899-06-21

The Circle of Kings Daughters will
meet at the home of Mrs. Margaret
Collins, Thursday eveng June 22nd,
at 80 O'Clock. SEC.
Smyrna times., 1899-06-21

Last Saturday, the scholars OF
Walkers school house, William IL.
Maberry, teacher, were given treat
before leaving school for the summer.
The refreshments, which consisted OF
Ice cream, cake, lemonade, candy and
peanuts, were furnished by the resi-
dents of the district. There were many
visitors present and all had an enJoya-
bic time, the total attendance being
about three hundred.
Smyrna times., 1899-06-21

Farmers were into their hay harvest
last week-such of them as had suffic-
lent of it to cut. The spring has been
an exceedingly bad one for hay all
along the Atlantic coast, because Of
the insufficient rainfall. Perhaps one
Of the best fields of clover in this sec
ton was that of Mr.. Z. r Cantwell, on
Judge Sprurnce's farm, near Clayton.
Smyrna times., 1899-06-21

The most annoying things in this
world are the worries that never
occur.
Smyrna times., 1899-06-21

The Fourth of July Committee is to
have a meeting tonight to complete.
as far as possible, the arrangements
for the coming Fourth of July celebra-
ton. 1t is proposed to have a parade
In the morning, speaking in the after
noon and fireworks at night. We can
tell better in our next issue what TO
announce, Ond the special time for tt.
The colOred people are preparing for
a big time on the Fourth of July. In
addition to the people of the vicinity,
they expect train from Chestertown,
that will bring band of music with
them. They will picnic in Lincoln
Park, near the Centennial church,
Rev. ]. E. Cook and committees of the
church will have the celebration in
charge.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-02-09
paloma's Concert Last Nlght.

Paloms Schramm gave two concerts
yesterday, and those who heard her
were fortunate. The program in the
evening was very much superior
to the one at the first concert last week,
and although the child gave evil
dence of being greatly fatigued, her
performance of the many different
numbers. especially toward the end of
the evening, was If possible superior
to her previous efforts.
Her playing is indeed marvellous,
and it is to be hoped that her wonder
full powers will be allowed to develop
naturally and not forced during her
earlier years.
It is not out of place to suggest that
the programs are too long. It is not
that they fatigue the audien e, for
most music lovers could sit and listen
to her play for hours at
time. But Paloma herself is under
too great a strain in having to play so
many difficult mum bers In one evening.
The two performances yesterday must
have tried her strength sorely.
Paloma's appearance here was high
ly appreciated, and it is to be hoped
that she will play again upon her re-
turn.