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Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1899-01-03
TRANSLATION TOO LITERAL.
a German Students Lnulshnble Trans.
IntIon of II Bible Quota
ton.

A Chicago man who has just returned
from trip abroad that combined sew
eral months Of profe ssiOral study with
q number of weeks of sightseeing tells
q funny story of a German medical
student who was Unfortunately proud
of his knowledge Of the English Ian
guage. 1t occurred during a recitation
hour in well-knowr college in Berlin
and the lesson had just been inter.
rGpted by the arrival Of several promi.
Eent Germans accompanying dis
tinguished American traveller. The pro.
fessor in charge Of the recitation saw
his opportunity TO please the notcG
visitor and Immediately proposed TO his
linguistic pupil 10 translate verse of
the German Bible into English. Ths
guest expressed his anticipatory pleas
ure. the Bible was opened, verse
chosen at random and the proud stu
dent stood up and assumed an inn
portant air.
The lines selected were from the
story of the apostels' sleep in the Gar.
den Of Gethsemane. THE spirit indeed
is willing. but the flesh is weak" which
the medical student treated in the free
and easy manner Of 1.-THE ghost indeed
is ready, but the meat is poor"
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1899-01-03
SPANISH POST OFFICES.
Lack OF System Makes Il DimclIt to
Find Letters Properly
Filed. ~.

A foreigner in Spain sees many ir-
Irregularities. especially in the post of
fees. At Potes. village of l,200 i'm
habitants. in northern Spain. the post
master was ar old man. who was usual
~ found asleep, and resented being
stirred up to deliver a letter. In the
larger post Offices the height of con-
fusion is reached. because letters ure
put into pigeon-holes, alphabetically
arranged. according to the fancy of
the postmaster. "Mr. John Smith"
says DIR. Gadow, in his Northern
Spain" will. on inquiry. probably be
told there is nothing for him. because
the letter is safely lodged under j.
the postmaster having mist a ken Smith
for an additional surname: but John
Smith. Esq. will as likely be relegated
to f. ard. unless the postmaster is
amicub!y inclined. your letter has
good chance of remaining there until
the quarterly or annual clearance.
When it may he returned through the
dead-lplter Office. | say may. be-
cause such letters are considered
troublesome. and Lave krrc!; Of dis
appearing" DIR. Gndow. l;,;~~ OBJ
tanned an introduction TO =. i:ost-
master Of Potes and exchanged COM
plimertS with him. was invited to look
through his shelves and take Lis choice.
He came across letter addressed to
gentleman i'm CabeZon. town Mt
some distance from Potes. o. asking
why il had not been sent On. he re.
ceived this startling answer: That
man is foreigrer--is he not? Well,
numbers of strangers come to Pctes,
ard he is as likely to turn up here as
at CabeHon!" Al San Seba&t ian, DR..
Gadow called at the post Office twice
for a. registered letter containing a
remittance from his barker. and was
assured that nothing had arrived. On
procuring note from the English con-
sui the letter was forthcoming. with
the excuse that the post had just come
in. He pointed OH: that the local post.
mark was five days old.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1899-01-03
OUR NEW YEARS cow.

This issue Of the INDEPENDENT be-
gins the volume Of 1899. The new
year brings with it bright prospe C r
for the future. But whatever may he
in store for the INDEPENDENT it will
weather the tide, if it comes. and con-
tinue to visit the homes of its SUBJ
Scribers regularly. If adversely
comes with the days rs they go fleet
ing past, the INDEPENDENT will try t."
bear it with fortiIude. II has served
the people faithfully in the past and
will continue to do so in the fniure.
In its first issue OF '99, the last ear
OF the century, it has hope for tile ~.
ture of Nevada. 1t sees in the future
an awakening that will place Ne
vada well up ID the ranks of her more
favored sisters. Tier magnificent re-
sources Of mues and soil will ~ tract
the capitalist and prosperity will come
TO her as suro AS the days come and go.
Her healthful climate will tempt the
health seeker to make his home with
in her borders. The enterprise of her
people, will yet solve the problem of
her prosperity and size will the n stand
forth clothed in all the glory of her
sisters. This is no fancy sketch for
al the elements necessary to make
Nevada great State are found with.
In her borders.
1t will be rhe constant aim of the
INDEPENDENT during the year to aid
in the development Of Nevada's re-
sources. 1t will advocate only such
measures rs in it's judgment will ten
to this end. In puitics it will remain
Democratic as it believes that the tu.
ture OF the government and the hap
piness of the American people de-
pend upon the success of the prlncI-
.ples Underlying th1t great organiza-
Gnn.
With this brief outline OF its policy
for the year, the INDEPENDENT ex-
tends it's sincere thanks for the pat
ronage given it IN the past and re-
speclfully s,licits a continuance Of
the same. With kindest wishes for
the prosperity OF all, it makes its bow
and axes up the work of the new
year in confidence and hope i'll thu
mture prosperity and greatness Of
the Slate OF Nevada.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1899-01-03
THE NEWSPAPER Law.
All Subscribers Should Read the
Following Law and Avoid Trouble.

l. All subscribers who do not
give express notice to the contrary
are considered wishing to continue
their subscription.
2. Ii subscribers order the discon-
tinuance Of their periodical the pub
Usher may continue to send it until
all ARE arages are paid.
Ii Subscribers refuse or neglect
to take eir periodicals. from the
office to which they are directed. they
are responsible until they have set.
tied their bills and ordered them dis
continued.
4. Subscribers moving to othe
places without informing the pub
Usher, and the papers are sent to the
former address, they are hell re-
sponsihle.
5. The courts have decided that
refusing to take periodicals from the
Office or removing and leaving them
uncalled for. is prinla fdcie evidence
of Intended fraud.
6. If subscribers pay in advance
they are bound to give notice at the
end Of the time they do not wish to
continue taking it, and the subscriber
will be- responsible until an express
notice with all arrearages are sent to
the publisher.
7. The latest postal laws are such
that newspaper publishers can arrest
anyone for fraud who take d paper
and refuses to pay for it.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1899-01-03
Former Husbands Guests.

Mrs. Augustus Thistlewood Of
Prov dence, r. l., has been married
six times. At her last wedding four
of her former husbands were present
and acted as ushers. The fifth sent
his regrets and present, aud IN in
vitatioD to the bride and groom to
spend the honeymoon at his house.
The average term of servitude for
these husbands was ten months; all
the divorces wore granted upon the
application Of the lady without oppo-
sitiou. The dissolution Of matri-
monlnl ties has been due to the tact
and diplomacy Of the lady, who con-
vince her several spouses that they
were mismated.-New York Sun.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1899-01-03

A great commotion seems to have
taken place anon! railway circles
owing to the contemplate through
car service between the Pacific Coast
and Chicago which is operating one
day each week. This is not new de.
parture by any meane, es the Denver
& Rio Grande Railroad Company and
its connections have been operating
through car service between the Pa
citic and Atlantic coast via. Salt Lake
Pueblo, Denver, Kansas City and
Chicago for years, and three days
each, week, viz. every Wednesday,
Thursday and Friday evening. The
cars for this through service are Of
the latest Pullman design, and are
supplied with Glenn linen and bedding
throughout. a Pullman porter is as
signed to each car. These cars are
also under the personal supervision
Of Special Excursion agent,
whose duty it is to see that passen-
gers are given every comfort and at.
tentiur. For further information, ap-
ply TO my agent, or B. f. Nevns.
Gen eral Agent, or to Il M. Gushing
Travelling Passenger Agent, d. & r.
CIR. r., SO West Bird South st. Sal
Lalke City, Utah.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1899-01-03
Sllenced.

At the great meeting in st. James
hall in the summer of 1868, to protest
against the disestablisbment Of the
Irish church. some Orange enthusiast,
in the hope of disturbing Bishop VIII
berforce. kept irterruptingh his honeyed
eloquence with inorportune shouts OF
"Speak up, my .ord!' 81 am already
speaking up" replied the bishop in his
most dulcet tone; 81 Railways speak up,
and 1 decline to speak down to the
level of the ill-mannered person in the
gallery."--San Francisco Argonaut.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1899-01-03
Odorous Cabn.

Miss Beans-And so you are back
from Cuba, captain?
Capt. Breevey--Yes. Miss Beans; and
glad of it.
"But the charming Cubans, the love-
ly scenery, the rich and fertile soil,
the gorgeous flowers" 49,.
"Well, they were fne--the flowers,
mean--in fact, they are the only
created things out there that don't
smell."--Truth.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1899-01-03

The New York World asserted that
within the past few months industrial
trusts have been organized III that
city whose aggregate capital is rnore
than SOU, 0OO,OOO.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1899-01-03

An army Of women are making
ready to lombard tie Indiana Iegis-
lature at it's coming meeting. They
will demand an amendment to the
constitution permitting women to
vote at municipal elections and more
stringent laws regulating marriage
and divorce.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1899-01-03

Many a literary gem and bit Of
lofty sentiment is to be found in COL
lections Of anonymous productions.
Here is one 40 beautiful in form and
80 tender III feeling that all who ap-
preciates it's worth must regret that
the author is unknown: "You can
make the clock strike before the hour
by putting your own hands on it, but
It will strike wrong. You can tear
the rosebud open before it's time, but
you mar the beauty OF the rose. So
we may spoil many gift or blessing
which God is preparing for us by our
own eager haste. He is weaving our
lives into patterns of beauty and
strength. He has n perfect plau for
each. Don't pull at the threads Of
life. Don't hurry the Almighty's
plan"
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1899-01-03
N ervous

People wonder why their nerves are so
weak; why they get tired so easily; why
they do not sleep naturally; why they have
frequent headaches. iudigesto OH and .
Nervous DVspepSia. The explanation
is simple. 1t is found in that impure blood
feeding the nerves on refuse instead of the
elements OF strength and vigor. Hoods
Sarsapar,lla feeds the nerves pure, rich
blood; gives natural steep. good digestion,
IS the true remedy for all nervous troubles
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1899-01-03

The latest styles Of visiting cards
d be had at the INDEPENDENT Of
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1899-01-03
Ip4EWD5DDEdHJEgSs7t 9sI1J1EsYELlfEES6tAN
:|!|I[|1|4ll|l1|
Route

WMTN really don't know what
"a comfortable travelling is
il you have never travelled via
the Burlington.
0MgE@ a wider .S choice Of #
other Line, to and from Chicago
st. Louis, Omaha, Kansas City
and all eastern points. Two
trains through each way daily.
Vestibuled buffet smoking Ii.
brary cars. Pullman sleeping
care. Reclining chair cars
(sests free) coaches. Finest
Dining car service iD the world.
Dining cars opernted on the
Cafe plan, that ie, you pay only
for what yon order.
A MAP OF THE UNITED STATES
three feet wide by four feet long;
printed in six coloIs; mounted on
rollers; shows every State. coun"
ty, important city and railroad in
the Union. A very desirable and
useful adjunct n any household
or business establishment. Sent
to any address on receipt Of tif-
teen cents in stamps--lese than
cost.
n. r. Ncslen, II. l.. Little,
Travelling Pass. and Freight Agents.
w. F. MCMILLAN, Gen1 Agt,
a1AS 8. w, Temple ST., Salt Lake City.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1899-08-24
Observation-Disclosures mmmmmmmmmmmmmm
Woodpecker. Il

he cline upon de beeg log and make
for to dry in de sun. / was been wiry
careful not to scare de leetle moshrat,
and 1 was max all ready for shoot wan
more tam, wen de wood-pecker he
hammer like de dam-morjee de wood
pecKer he had de hard face for shure.
De moshrat he jomp on de water and
"ba oui," he don't come back no more.
Well 1 am take ma gun and [ am go
for shoot de wood-pecker. L look for
a long tam wen see him on wan ole
tree and every tam try for shoot, de
wood pecker he 60 roun on noder side;
and every tam 1 go roun de tree he go
roun de tree too.
Well go roun dat tree mabee twan-
ty tam, wen she was get so dark l can
hardly see de tree. So [ am tax ma
gun and 60 for HON and l don't shoot
neder moshrat nor wood-pecker, and
every tam 1 hear wood-pecker he is on
de noder side of de tree, and he ham,
mer all tam just same like he's gone
crazee. w. H. u.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1899-08-24
Joe and de
Written for The Prison Mirror.

Written for The Prison Mirror.
What is dat thing dot maket to 60
peck, peck, peck all tam, just same he
be wan wood-pecker, same like you find
in de wood?
1 want to tole you bout wan wood
pecker 1 find in de bush in Canada.
Wan day am take ma gun, and go for
shoot some moshrat on de river. Well
1 go two, tree miles mabee on de river,
wen L see wan leetle mOshrat wat
come from de leetle hole on de beeg
river bank. He was lay on wan beeg
log for get warm, just same like de
hobo wot 60 in de depo on cole, cole
day.
Well 1 am tax ma gun and was max
all ready for shoot, but just same tam
1 was 60 for shoot wan beeg wood
packer he 60 ripity-peck, peck, peck,
and ba gosh, he make pleanty noise.
De leetle moshrat he be so fraid he
Jump right on de water. Mad? l tole
you 1 was mad. 1 wait for long tam
wen | see de leetle mOshrat; he steek
de leetle head out of de water. Bimeby
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1899-08-24

Mr.. D. of Boston, visiting in one
of the small towns of western Massa-
chusetts, was taking a spin shortly
after his arrival, when he was run
down las he claimed) by negro and
knocked off his bicycle. When he got
on his feet again he was so angry that
he picked up a stone and threw it with
accurate aim at the colored man and
brother. This resulted in his arrest and
conviction in the local court of justice.
Il will fine You So" said the judge;
shave you anything to say?" "Noth-
ing" replied D, Modified, except that 1
wish L killed the fellow" "That re-
mark will cost you SIS more" rejoined
his honor. D-'s temper was not i'm
proved by this fresh dispensation of
justice. conversation seems to come
high in this court" he observed. Give
dollars for contempt" promptly re-
sponded the bench; "have you anything
more to say?" 81 think not" answered
the defendant; "you have the best of
me in repartee." Payment of the fine
closed the case-Evening Wisconsin.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1899-08-24
Written for the Prison Mirror.
A True Prophet.

A short time ago l was asked by the
late editor to give my opinion in writ
ing, of THE PRISON MIRROR, with
which request promptly complied.
In the little communication contain
ing the above referred to opinion, [, in
my humble way, begged to suggest
that "THE MIRROR" be taken from its
frame, and the quicksilver, which is an
essential part of all MIRRORS" and
which appeared to me to have worn off,
should be given a little retouching.
By looking into The MIRROR this
evening and finding that my humble
suggestion had been acted upon, my
qualification is beyond the power of my
pen and ink to depict. And yet, it is
but very small space that could have
been renovated, since it was put into
the hands of the "MIRROR maker"
l also desire herewith to express to
whomsoever due, my gratitude for, and
sincere appreciation of the honor that
has been done me in taking cognizance
of, and acting upon my humble sugges-
ton above mentioned.
Believing that by the time the "fin-
Usher" has gone over the whole "MIR-
ROR twill give true reflection of that
which it is supposed and intended to
reflect. 1 beg to express to the Quick
silverizer" my sincere wishes for his
success in the process of retouching
the old MIRROR" SEA EYE,
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1899-08-24

An absent-minded professor once
invited number of learned Scotsmen
TO visit some interesting ruins in his
neighborhood, and to do honor to his
guests, and being himself a Scotsman,
he donned the Highland dress for the
occasion. There was to be luncheon in
a large marquee on the lawn, and when
the master of the house appeared in all
the glory of his kilt the establishment
of Jane the housemaid was great.
Thinking her master was in one of
his vacant moods, she rushed upstairs,
and, reappeared presently on the lawn,
where her master stood in conversation
with group of visitors, with pair of
the professors best trousers over her
arm.
She blushed as she said, pointing to the
bare knees of the brawny Scot, at the
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1899-08-24

Beecher and Ingersoll were always
great friends. Mr.. Beecher had celes-
tial globe in his study, present from
some manufacturer On it was an ex-
cellent representation of the constella-
lions and stars which compose them.
Ingersoll was delighted with the globe.
He examined it closely and turned it
round and round. Its just what 1
wanted" he said; "who made it ?" "Who
made it," repeated Beecher; ''who
made this globe?" "Oh, nobody, colonel,
it just happenedH- Francisco Ar
gonaut.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1899-08-24
Written for The Prison MuYOr.
Social Reform.

EpOchs, like the present in America
of stir and excitement, have tendency
to awaken new ambitions and ideas,
and to set afoat new doctrines, as we'll
as to stimulate into action all the dor
mant energies of people. Nothing
electrifies or quickens the pulse of the
American people so greatly as that
which appeals to their patriotism. And
at such times there are many brilliant
persons brought to public notice who
would, otherwise, never be heard of.
Yet venture to say that few great
reforms or master productions of any
kind either literary, artistic, mathe-
NAUTICAL, or mechanical are the result
of such an epoch. Tranquility and
repose are essential to the success of
any great project. Of course vigorous,
unremitting labor is also very essen
tial, but it must be free from excite
ment. The celebrated painter or sculp-
tor often leaves his unfinished produc-
ton for weeks that he may come to
view it from a different point.
The evolving of new thoughts and
methods in religious, social, or politi.
cal circles should always be the product
of hours of tranquility. d. w. X.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1899-08-24
Written for The Prison Mirror.
i o n G y.

Why does the busy mister bee,
Employ each diamond second,
Acquiring honey eagerly,
AS if by piece-wOrk reckOned?
Why carefully construct cell,
To garner up his store,
And though he's got enough to sell,
Keep hustling for more.
Why does the thrifty farmer rear
So meet and snug hive,
And plant a field of clover near
On which his bees may thrive.
And when they are away from home,
Appropriate their store,
And send the swindled little bee
Out hustling for more?
Why does the honest grocer man
Construct patent comb,
SO very natural, the bee
Might almost call it home:
And fill it up with glucose,
And warrant it to be
With clover honey, It'll 'twould almost
Confidence the bee?
The motive of this industry
So easy to be seen,
For grocer, farmer, busy bee,
Each tolls to please his queen.
The frantic haste to utilize
Each precions golden minute,
Would be extinct upon this earth,
Where there no women In it.
JOHN DEAN.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1899-08-24

same time holding out the garment:
"Please, sir, you've forgotten these.
Tit Bits.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1899-08-24
Written for The PRISON Mirror.
Our New Editor.

Hans Miller is now editor
And Sammy has stepped out
Now what will all the farmers do
Whose horses have the govt?
THE MIRROR was replete with things
To cure our several ills,
And the doctor wasn't in it
With his plasters and pills.
We look no more for items
That are six months old today;
And THE MIRROR looks much brighter,
For Hans has come to stay.
Then success to our new editor,
And may he always strive
Our hearts to fill with courage
And our spirits to revive.
BALDY.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1899-05-30
PEOPLE TALKED ABOUT.

George Gould is one Of the hardest
worked men in New York.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1899-05-30
NOT THE MAN.

washington Star: Are you the edi-
tor?' he said, as he walked solemnly but
fearlessly into the sanctum sanctorum
without saying good morning or observ-
ing any other of the usual amenities.
Il am" responded the editor pretty
much as If he were N. Bonaparte crossing
the Alps.
We'll, they told me downstairs you
was the man I wanted to see."
IF it is the editor you want I'm the
man. What is it you will have?"
The visitor sat down..
did you ever think you loved a wo-
man harder than a mule can kick ?" he
inquired in a ann which indicated
that the editor wouldn't hesitate to an
sWer.
"Well," said the editor, smiling, st aon's
know that it is any of your business"
Q course it amt" the visitor respond
ed, quite unruffled. but you must have.
You look like a man that had the right
feelings in him, I guess every man has,
that is any kind of a man at all, don't
you?"
The visitors manne was irresistible.
"Granted that I have,'' said the editor,
what has that got to do with what you
are here for?'
Did you ever marry a wilder with
'leven children?" continued the visitor,
without explanation.
II never did," said the editor, heartily.
Don't know nothin' about that sort of
thing, do you?"
Nothing whatever"
The visitor rose to go.
"Them people downstairs vas mistak.
en- he said, briefly.
"What do you mean?" inquired the puz-
zled editor.
'.They said I wanted to see the editor"
"Well, don't you"
mo, sir. I'm looking for the man
that's got a Teller feelin' and can sympa-
thize with me. You don't know the frst
principles. Good mornin'," and he walk
ed out with as little ceremony as he had
come in.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1899-05-30

to a protective tariff policy should that
party secure control of national affairs.
Occasionally they venture the hint that
personally they can see much of virtue
in protection, but in no case will they
pledge their efforts to that policy should
their party nationally re-affirm it's ad-
herence to the principles of free trade
At heart these gentlemen, one and all,
are as bitterly opposed to the doctrine of
protection as they were a few years
since when they publicly displayed their
opposition on the rostrum. An opportu-
nifty to wipe the protective tariff laws
from our statute books would be hailed
with delight by every democratic leader
in the state of Montana, and. it is the
duty of those who believe in the bene-
ficient results of protection to guard we'll
the interests they represent. :"
Political conditions that would rob this
state of the benefits Of a protective tariff
would inflict IN injury from which the
commonwealth would be slow to recover.
The national democracysis a menace to
THE welfare of Montana, and, the local
organization in this state is one of the
spokes that is fastened, to the hub that
r%evolves on the free trade idea.