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Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1899-09-01
Tho World Language.

Threats OF revolution and civil wal
do not interfere with pushing the
preparations for the exposition Of
1900. In addition to the ninety world
congresses decided upon, preparations
are being iHade for what will be the
most interesting and fan naghing OF
all-uGmely, the congress for the con
sideration Of Il universal language
called -Esparanto." Hopes are en-
tertained by those who have studied
it that it will he taken up by all ma
tons. Its great Recommendation Is to
be the facility with which it eau be
learned.
The grammer Of Esperanto by DR..
l. Zamehof, the Russian savant. is
marvelously easy ind car be learned
in m hour. Tolstoi and others recon-
mend the new language upon the
Humanitarian grounds. because in
affords such an easy way OF intercom-
munication between countries having
n different language. There is Il
newspaper published in the language
Of Epernay. Tie editor was n life
long student OF Volapuk, but gave it
up when the claims OF -Esparanto-
we're brought to his notice.
Its chief promoter is here is Prof.
George Picot OF the Institute OF Paris
who has converted his follow acadc-
micians to his way OF thinking. Re.
garding -Esparanto- he said:
Il favor Esperanto because Of the
use with which it car be learned.
We get at the root word which is
easily understood. We retail old
Roman characters. Nolnpuk is u
failure because II is too difficult. The
new language has no complex rules.
1t will he OF priceless value as Il com
mercial language and can he master.
ell in a few days.-New York Journ
al.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1899-09-01
To Whom it May Concern.
SrATE LAHn nrrlrr

CNnsOS CRY. Nevada. August a. i'm
Nritr" j. hereby Fiyun thai the gfntr,
SCLmda, under the ActOi Congress- apprny.
81 Jun" 10, lSsl C9i stats. PSI. has gt1d In
ihc United States Land ONlcc AZ CnrsG,,
'l'y' nevada, List 40. 80 Of lands grlrotrd
uhl"f Shid Act, and has applied for IA Nat.
Wv l"r NH,l lands, that part Of said IIgt ia
open 10 tho public FOR fuarcctiOn. aud "A
t"pS ln.f,"i' 'y descriptive sub diyi.iuns,
mas lr"il posted 10 a convenient place I'M
shiH United States Land DTlCr for tho I'm.
Np,ril"n ~ all persons Interested nnd tho
public generally. "
WITHIN the next sixty days following tho
hal" OF ihIa nuliCr protests or contests
against III" claim ~ said S'uirI II Snyudn
70 any tract or sub division dngrrInol I'm fIr
llSil on the ground That tho same il more
valuable for mineral than AGRICULTURAL mr..
lhsCS, VIII be- received ana noted Nv tho
Register ana Receiver 81 tho United states
Lane once ~ Carson Ciiy. Nevada, FOR 20,
ingtOn, II. &. w '"7''
The following arc tho sub divisions d..
y. Of :. u. q SEC. -, tho T., 4 Of n. r..
ma T. = Of s., r.. u Sec. ~, y. ". = uf
a. W: \ SEC. q, lsOi 2 Of n. ". 4 Ecc. .. q.
u % y. and .. = Of S. e.. 4 Sec. ~ i.
:" n H. u. ", D. - & M.-islO q acres.
v. ~ KELLEY,
stat" Land Register Of tho STATED Of Nevada
ph'' ~ irSi Insertion. September I. ,Sn
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1899-09-01

Sunday, August 10. G. Il. Foulks
found n human skeleton between
Mystic and Floriston. Yesterday G..
II. Holcomb shed eomo light on the
mystery. lilo believes tho skeleton to
he the remains Of Stephen Garrett,
who disappeared in July, 1865. Gar.
rett had been in the employ OF MI.
lIolcomb, who was ono OF the pro.
prietors Of tho Clipper Mill at the
head Of Evans Creek. IIc lost his
horse md went 10 search OF it but
did not return. Tho mill men search
cd for several days but found no trace
OF him.
Garrett WA o iect 8 inches In
height, had a long body md short
arms and legs the description tallyiug
with that Of the skeleton. Ilc had a
wife in birmingham, Iowa. but no
other known relatives. Reno journal
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1899-09-01
Methodist Appointments.

The Following appointments were
made liz the Methodist Conference.
which met at Susanvillc last wceck:
Austin. to be flied; Battle Noun
tain. Rev Willis; Big Pine, Rev Ros
en-: Cedarville. Rev Teller; lndepeu-
dence. Rev Pardee; Bodie. Rev AL
bone; Virginia, Rev kng;Mason Val
ley. Rev Hatcher; Susllvillc. Rev
Taylor; Winnemucca, Rev Greenfield;
Truckcc. Rev Mcclure; Quincy, Rev
Winsor;Surprise Valley. Rev Nichols;
Fall River, Rev Roach; Davis Crccl;
To be filled; Genoa. Rev DeWitt;Bish.
op Creek, Rev Wilson; Carson, Rev
iiazlctt.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1899-09-01

In the old days. long before the
country gained her freedom. the prO-
OF New Haven. Conn, made some
very curious laws called the Blue
Laws. Here are Il few samples.
No food or lodging shall bo given TO
a Quaker, Atlantic or other hereto.
No nnc shall travel, cook y]ictunls.
make bcds. swceu house, cut hair or
shave on tic Sabbath day.
No w"nan shall kisg her children
on the Sabbath or fasting day.
Tho Sabha'h shall begin q, sunset
ON Saturday.
80 minister shall keep Il school.
No ON" "hH!l read common prayer.
keep Christmas or saint days. mike
mine" picH, dance, play cards or play
any instrument Of music, except the
drum. trumpet or jcwsharp.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1899-09-01
Distribution ar Wealth

MIR. Andrew Carnrgic'a statement
That q man ought not to die ricl, and
his determination TO try aud get rid
oil all his wealth before death over.
fakes him, have been received with
much increduli,y. But there ia cor.
taiDly a growing disposition ON the
part OF our rich men TO return some
portion OF their wealth 10 the com
munity in which they made H.. Tbe
list OF magnificent bequcsta tina, have
Been made within the year brine this
TO Wow. Most OF them have been
made in favor Of public institutions
and charities. The late re. Billings
left sl,JO0,00O to be distributed in
This way. a careful computation OF
tile money given IN this wa in fine
last ten yeare would make n OF the
most astounding cxllibite. This mn.
niicencc Is assuming American lar,.
ness. aud is already attracting the At.
tention and exciting the admiration
OF foreign countries.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1899-09-01

There wa Il very pretty home we'd
ding, last night, at the residence Of
Mr.. and Mrs. James Bran. The con.
tracing parties were two Of orr well
known and highly respected Young
people: Mr.. Walter G.. Kline and
Miss Alberta Benson. The ccrc-
mony was performed by Rev. George
+. Plummer, OF ST. Paul's Church.
The house was very prettily trimmed
with flowers, and the bride and groom
stood under Il canopy Of roses during
the ceremony. Misses Sadie and
Marjorie Henderson, dressed in
white, and looking exceedingly sweet.
acted as brides maids.
The happy couple were the rccip.
tents OF many beautiful and useful
presents from friends at home and
abroad. Silver and cut glass articles
were among the presents. also a
handsome sideboard and book case.
The invited guests we're all rela-
tives. Mr.. and Mrs. l.. O. Hendcr-
son, from Carson, Mr.. and Mrs. John
Henderson, Mr.. and Mrs. Henley.
Mrs. Major Miller, Mcssrs. Walter,
Hayden and Charles Henderson.
with Master Osbourne and Iicnly
Miller, mud last. though not lcnst.
young Master Gerald Miller.
y delicious supper followed the
ceremony, and everyone present
Joined in wishing the newly married
couple all the joy that lie can give.
Or course there were serenadcrs on
the outside, and they, too, were fur
nished with some OF the good things
that adorned the table.
The lSDEpENDEST extends it's con.
CALCULATIONS to Mr.. and Mrs. Kline
and wishes them prosperity and hap
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1899-09-01

This story Of Tie latest scheme for
fleeing the nnsOphisticatcd farmer is
going the rounds OF the press: \.
man who represents himself as a
travelling preacher calls and asks 10
remain over night. Before the hour
for retiring arrives Il Young man and
woman happen along and ask If there
is not = minister iii the house who
can perform a marriage ceremony.
or course there is. The young couple
jim hands and then the farmer and
his wife are asked to sign the mar
riage certificate las witnesses. The
certificate afterwards turns up rs Il
promisor! note.
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For Sale


jack STNTIoS, July -, 1889.
Special bargain. II will pay YOU to
sec it; 400 acres Of State land. 100
under fence; house OF six rooms, on
ground floor, with upstairs, lSx3O,
and a good cellar; lumber house
and s'r..e room for @6 horses. There
IL n good well Of water at the back
door. One can always make a lew
dollars for meals ana hay pasturagc
for horses. \ tine range and plenty
81 good land can b, bought il wanted
and there is an abundance Of water.
Located min" miles above Mrs. John.
sons. on the Mountain City
road. Tho house il pretty well
furnished. Will bc sold Ior eight
hundred dnlInrs $500, winch is 300
less than cost. ! will he at the sta.
tIon for a month.
Mas. y. VI. McAFEE.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1899-09-01
The Nevada Cavalry.

In a recent communication from
the seat Of war, Captain y. Linscott
OF the Nevada Cavalry says the troop
is now seeing its first hard service.
At present they are located about 10
miles from the city OF Manila. near a
little town called linus. For a time
they were camped in a very low. nm.
healthy place, and the frequent heavy
rains often flooded the camp ground
to the depth OF from two to six inches.
Captain Linscott has been buying
horses from the natives. both for l.is
own and other troops. lie Ind much
difficulty in securing them. the ma
tivcs being loRth to part with their
mounts. Since the troop was sup.
piled with horses they have been de.
tailed at scouting.
Fonr OF the boys have been wound.
cd, but none seriously SO. and cx
cepting II or two i'll in the hospital.
all are as strong and rugged as ever.
Thoy expected to bc DISCHARGED with
the California soldiers, but were dis.
appointed. The Captain eaye. how.
ever. tina, he has reason to believe
they will be discharged soon.
He speaks IN particular Of one very
dlsagrccable feature Of tie fighting.
They are frequently cent into tho
enemies country, and to do 90 must
pass through two lines OF outposts.
Tho first line is invariably friendly,
the second limo hostile. As coon as
the second line begins firing, the
friendly line also joins the Jolly me.
lee and the merry hum Of Mauscr
bullets ILLS the mir on both sides ~
tbem.-Rcno journal.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1899-09-01

That's the way the Kcnnedys' do
it, exclaimed ona.cycd Pat Yesterday
as he landed Il blow ON Fred Punk
ctt's jaw. When PIunkett was as
sisted to his fee: hc WIS irving 20 nI.
lcviatc the pain Of bruises on his
back and elbow by attempting to rub
those several spots ut che same time
and remarked To his ussai'ant. I'll
see You later"
And he proved is good rs his word.
After -hcrling7 himscI! with Il four
foot hamincr handle hc began Il still
hunt for his assailnut whom he found
holding up 4 c street SAIGON awning
post and after dealing unc.ryrd Pat a
twO-handcd blow on ;hc starbonrd
side OF the skull, remarked, that's
the way the Piunkctts' do it No
arrests followed as both Of the partic-
irauis were slightly demoralIzcd by
frequent interviews with whisky bot
ties prior to the slight unpleasant.
ness that fullowCd.-Eiryiuia Chron.
ipla
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1899-09-01
VERDICT OF THE FAKIERs on
EXPANSION.

AS 30 per cent OF the population Of
the United States still live in the
country and the small towns, the
opinions OF the jewellers in large cit
les on national questions Is Of less
relative weight than many might
suppose. A plebiscite OF 10000 farm
ers in all parts OF the country on our
expansion problems, which has just
been completed by Farm and Home,
springfield, Mnss.L has, therefore.
unusual value. More than half OF
the farmers who voted arc from the
Central West and Middle States,
which decided the 1896 election, and
the rest are divided about equally
between the New England. the
Southern, and the Pacific. coast
States, SO that the whole country is
represented. Following are the most
important OF the questions and re.
plies:
Should the Filipinos be held In
subsection to the United States, or
should they be allowed to form ON in
dependent government?
Independent ...... ...... 1880
Subsection .............. S,4l6
Should Cuba be free and ipdepen.
dent or should it be annexed TO the
United States?
Independent ...... $500. 1889
Annexed. 1862
Should Puerto Rico be free and in
dependent or should it be annexed to
Cuba or to the United States:
Annexed to United States, ll,s9S
Independent ..-- ........ O,UOi
Annexed to Cuba ........ l,Ii6
Should there be free trade between
the United States and Cuba, Puerto
Rico and the Philippines?
9,S32
1e- $500. ...-.....4... 49,
Should coolie or contract labor be
permitted i'll Hawaii or other tropical
dependencies in defiance OF the Unit
cd States contract labor laws:
. ..... lo,u1J
It's ...-.- ----....--..-. l.lol
Should United States Senators be
elected direct by the people?
les 1900. $500. ........ l0,O43
l,GD
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1899-09-01

Tho greatest steamship the world
has ever EcrU. the White Star liner.
Oceanic. ~ preparing for her maiden
voyage from Liverpool 20 Now York.
Tho vessel Inns three polo masts rud
twU enormous tunnels. II ono Of tho
tunnels WIS placed horizontally on
tho ground, tracks for two cara could
TIC built In IL and two cnrs could run
through 10 at the Same time. Tho
Oceanic Ia 705 foot long, 90 feet wide
aud 10 feet deep, Put down in tho
street tho ship would cover three or.
binary city hlockp.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1899-09-01
FRENCH TANSY WATERS. the

tlENCii y y EltS, the
worlds famous remedy for irregula
and painful periods OF ladies; are
never failing aud safe, reiuvinatc the
system aud brighten the eyes; restore
health and beauty to the faded;
French Tansy Waters are the only
reliable female remedy i'll the world;
Imported from Paris; take nothing
else from the druggists, but insist Oh
the genuine; in red wrappers with the
crown trade mark. Price. -. For
sale by all druggists, or sent by us
direct Oh receipt Of tho price. La
Frar &c Drug Co..importars. 3O6 Turk
ST.. San Francesca.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1899-09-01

Tho Virginia Chronicle says: Tho
certainty that tho introduction Of
electric power un the Comstock will
eventually result in n marked revival
OF tho mining industry on the lode "
attracting the attention of n largo
number OF former :cgidcuis hero,
many OF whom have left positions in
other mining camps with tho cxpcc.
tation OF finding Immediate employ.
men,, but u majority Of these arc
doomed to Disappointment as there il
no possibility Of Al impOrtunt Increase
IN the numcbcr OF miners employed
until tho completion OF the power
generating liant on tho Truckco riv.
or hnd it's transmission here.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1899-09-01

Sunday afternoon rs Il freight train
reached Orcna it was found that II
OF the cars was on tire. Tho goods
were taken ont and placed in another
car. As the train reached ~IDvelUclS
it was found that the ear in which the
goods were placed was also on fire.
Tho car was run down to the tank
and the water turned into it. Some
explosions were heard in the ear mud
was deemed prudent to run it out of
town a few hundred yards. Several
Thousand rounds 81 pistol cartridges
were exploded in the car and the fus-
ilatc Tor about AN hour sounded like
a Chinese New Year jubilee. Sever
al hulio,E iiCw uucOmfurtubly close to
the nnloukcrs. The car would have
maic n iirst.claRs store "a goods OF
all descriptions were stored il it. The
sides 81 the car blew ont as the brake.
man was uncOupling it from tie en-
gitc. No ono was hurt.--Silycr State.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1899-09-01

With the completion Of plans upon
which Otto Stalmann. the general
manager for the Glasgow * Western
Mining Company Is now engaged.
the ~company's plant at Golconha,
New. will be enlarged to a Gaily ca
pacity Of 100 tons. This Is a portion
ot the good news with which Man
ager Stalmnnn has returned after
his annual conference with the big
guns OF Glasgow, Scotland. and will
be cheerful Information for the in
.hahitants OF GolcOnda. H. the mean.
time the army Of men employed at
the properties OF the company Is to be
increased. and the opening up Of the
ore bodies at greater depths prose-
cuted with all possible energy, the
company having equipped itself for n
campaign even more active than III
the past. Anticipating the needs OF
the company, the management pro-
vided itself at the start.oiT with
abundant ground FOR engagements,
so that ever! thing IS ready for the ar.
tisams to be employed on the work.
Salt Lake Tribune.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1899-09-01

by order Of the Beard az County
Commissioners of Eiko County. State
Of Nevada. made this G'h lay ~
February. lS9J. notice is hereby
given that all persons who are charg.
es upon the county must come tn the
County Hospital. or all claims for
their support will bc disallOwed by
said BoarG except III cases OF extreme
emergency.
.Attca;: \. G. DAwLEY.
County Clerk.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1899-09-01
WHAT IS SHILOH?

\ grand old remedy for Cough,
Colds and Consumption: used through
the world Tor halt a century, las cur.
cd innumcTablc cases Of ;ucipicnt
consumption anh relieved many in
advanced stages. II You arc not sat.
iHiicd with the results We will refund
your money. Price - eta. 30 cts.
aud *l.0o. For sale by ElEo Drug Co
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1899-09-01

AS The arrangements for the COM
p!ctlon Of the power contract is about
mated the spirits Of the Com
stockcrs are rapidly rising and it is
proposed To celebrate the event with
ii parade. The Cunstock band has
been engaged and a rousmg time will
be had which will he punctmrcd with
anvil ~F"lutcs, fireworks. bouiires, etc.
eel Enterprise.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1899-09-01

will be received Mt the County Clerks
office for the delivery TO the county Of
Fifty Cords Of no. { Cedar Wood
for use Mt the Courthouse. Jail and
Hospital, to he delivered prior 20 No.
vcmbcr l.. 1899. Bids received for the
delivery Of the full amOunt: or II
portion IN lots Of not less than ten
cords. Said proposals to he filed
with the Comfy Clerk on or before
the second day Of September, 1897.
Bids to be opened and acted upon
September (. lSJI. by order Of the
Board Of County Commissioners,
ARTIST: i G DAwLEY, Clerk.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1899-09-01

The Government Of the United
States spends thousands of dollara
annually for the maintenance If cats.
In every storrGousc there are from
one TO five Of thcgc animals aud their
rations are provided us carefully mmd
m regularly ds those Of the soldiers.
Tho meat Tor them costs or cents
Il dizzy por cat.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1899-09-01
YOUNG MOTHERS.

Group is the terror OF thousands OF
young mothers because its outbreak
Ia so agonizing and frequently fatal.
Smloh's Cough and Consumption
Cure acts like magic in cases Of
Group. II has never been known to
fail. The worst cases relieved i'm
mediately. Price % cts. 80 cts. aud
sl.00. For sale by Elko Drug Co.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1899-09-01
Notice TO Creditors.

Soiirc - hereby given that IA" under
signed has D"ru duly appointed and uuaIt.
He'd by IN" District Court 81 the Fourth Ju-
diCial District uf IN" State Of Nevada, In
and Tor ~" County Of Elkr. as admlnistrn-
tor ui IA" tsial" Of Elsie A.. GOpliug, late
ui said county, deceased. An creditors
having claims against said estate are re-
puir'd 10 NE the same, with proper yOuCh.
CTS attached. with the Clerk uf the Court,
within forty days Of the first publication OF
this notice.
Dated EiRo. Nevada, August ~. Isgl.
W r.. SMITH,
Administrator u the Estate Uf Elsie 4.
GuOdinr. Deceased.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1899-09-01
MANY A LOVER

Has turned with disgust from an
other wise lovablo girl with IN oron.
sive breath. Karl'e Clover Root Tea
puriiics the breath by rte action on
tho bowels, etc, M nothing cleo will.
Sold for years ON absolute guarantee.
Price % cts. aud 20 Gts. For ealc by
Elko Drug Co.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1899-09-01

Irritating stings. bites, scratches.
wounds aad cuts -upthcd and healed
10y DcWitt'R Witch Hazel Salvc.-
a sure and safe application for t0rtur-
ed flesh. beware OF cOuntcrErits.
ElkO Drug Co.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1899-09-01

1t Is not exactly known what Nc
hin!cy and Hobart are doing III the
woods together, but it is suspected
that they are celebrating their escape
FROM Algcr.- Chicago Record.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1899-09-01

by order Of the Board Of County
Commissioners, all bills against the
County Ia be acted upon by the
Board, must be filed on or before tho
Saturday Immediately preceding the
Monday upon winch the Board meets.
otherwise the bills will not be acted
upon until thc next meeting Of the
Board.
Attest: \. &. DAwLEY
County Clerk.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1899-09-01

One Minute Cough Cure quickly
cures obstinate summer coughs and
colds. 81 consider IL u most wonder.
ful mediciue,-quick mud eafe.--W.
w. Merton, Mayhem, Wis. Elko
Drug Co.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1899-04-25

The financial year in Great Britain
proved better one than han been hop
ed for by the chancellor of the eNche-
quer, the revenue exceeding the eX-
penditures by $625O,OOO This one
would think is an extremely hopeful
condition of affairs, but the surplus
will be swallowed up by the large in
crease in the estimates for the cnsu-
ing year, which will, in all probability
amount TO $2OOOO,OOO. The government
last year RENTED six pence a pound
tobacco duty which was equivalent to
a loss of S5,OOO,OOO to the eXchequer
This year to meet the extraordinary
expenditures a resort will probably he
had to the income tax, throwing thus
the chief burden upon the wealthy mid
die classes. But, in spite of free trade
doctrines a resort may be made to du-
ties, instead of an income tax. There
is not such a shout from free traders
now as there used to be. They are no
longer so cock sure of the accuracy Of
their theories.