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Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1899-04-05
Dedr AuntiNadqe:

Dear AunIHddge:
Having kept a quotation book for several
years can commend, Eillen's plan As one both
pleasant and profitable. My book has upon
the fly leaf the title, STRAY Thoughts",-here
is one that seems appropriate for the NJ. b
column.
ave may all he coiners of sunshine, thereby
bringing light into dark places, hope to the
hopeless, JOY TO the sad, and. In word. being
cup bearers to those who cannot or Will not
come out of the gloom.
We do not always realize how much good d
sunny face. may do
This gear also using the envelope
system for clippings. A friend me an ex-
cellent formula for keeping record of books
read that-I have found useful. If one reads
much and has a.trouble-ome memory, ii glance
at the record will bring author characters and
subject of book recorded quickly TO mind.
while ii ii merits a second reading, 1t i inter-
esting to compare first impressions with later
ones. l think il might be especially useful iar
those who have access to public libraries, a, Il
l will send it TO anyone wishing such formula
Your kind and helpful words, Aunt Madge,
have, am sure, gained for you a place in the
hearts of your readers.
Great Pond, March Is. FLossIE.
Dear FIossie:
Welcome 10 our column. The contrib
utors are forming chain of mutual
friendship, and every one who has place
in our column has place in our interest
and adds another link to our Mutual Ben
EFT chain. Aunt Madge sees on every
link ne. i1iI5, sine thinks OF you ali
she considers you not only friends to the
column but personal friends to
AUNT MADGE.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1899-04-05
Rouds augment Wealth.

1t is difficult to instill into the mind
Of the average rural inhabisant that ev-
cry Jndiclous improvement in the estab.
hShment Of roads and bridges increases
the value Of land. enhances the price of
commodities and augments the public
wealth II is needless to say that the
task Of improving the existing roads Of
this country requires knowl -dge, skill,
experience and energetic attention &c
:..ssa many details
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1899-04-05
Road Notes.

The Long Island farmers carry more
than double loads to the New York
market since the main roads on the is
land were macadamized.
Remove loose stones from the high.
ways In many states the law expressly
fequ:res road overseers to do it
Smooth nadways reduce distances.
Start road improvement now The
longer the delay, the greater the cost.
Average road repairing is road spoil
ing
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1899-04-05

The true test OF friendship is not in
words, but actions
II man is ignorant, it is Impossible to
defeat him in an argument.
The man who has gotten so low hat he
can't be tiattered, is SO low that he can't
be abused.
Expectant Father-Well, is it a little
peach? Excited Nurse-No, sir, it's q
little pair.
Like beautiful flower, full OF color.
nut without scent, are the fine but fruit
les words of him no does not act sc-
cordingly Gems from the East.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1899-04-05
tflutuaI Drnett Column.
EDITED BY AUNT NADGE".
It's Motto: "Heipfm and Hopeful"

The purposes of this column are sueeinetly
stated IN the title ana motto-it Is for the mu-
tuAl benefit, and aims to he helpful and hopeful.
Being for the common good. 1t Is Tor the COM
mon use-a puUiic servant, a purveyor of in.
formation and suggestion. medium for the in
terchange of ideas. In this capacity 1t solicits
u on the support given 1t in this respect. Com
munications must he signed, but the name Of
writer will not be printed except by permission
Communications " III be subject to approval or
7, lection hy tbe editor Of the column, but none
vii ue rejected without good reason. Address
all communications 10
THE AMERICAN,
sHs Ellsworth, Me.
Mutual Benefit Column.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1899-04-05
To Fight Is to Conquer.

Blessed is he that cometh to the help
of the Lord, to the help Of the Lord
against the mighty. No wounds, no
blows, that he can receive while he is
fighting ON that side can harm him To
fight there is itself to conquer, even
though the victory comes through pain
and death, as it came to Him under
whom we fight, the Captain Of Our Sal
walton, Jesus Christ. Bishop Brooks
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1899-04-05

Self denial and self abnegation are,
it is true, but incidentals in the proper
observance Of the great day Of atone
ment, yet these inoidentals are impor-
tant enough TO weaken its effect upon US
by their absence Jewish Voice.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1899-04-05
4 Perfect Road.

A dry foundation, water effectually
excluded from sides and bottom, a COW
ering of material so packed and solidi-
fed as to shed falling rain, and the
whole maintained in these conditions
this constitutes perfect road
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1899-04-05
Those Who Help Themselves.

Spiritual progress is not entirely
spontaneous and self asserting. 1t de-
ponds very largely upon human effort
and culture. There are very many diff
oulties thrown in the way, goodly
number of which we ourselves must re-
move. He who Iabors most and labors
wisest will progress most rapidly. The
Holy Spirit helps those most who help
themselves. -Christian Instructor
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1899-04-05

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Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1899-04-05
~. {. {. IL. Column.

The editor invites secretaries of local unions
of the W. I. T. L. in Hancock county, and
white ribboners generally, to contribute to this
column reports of meetings or items that NIL be
of interest to workers IN other parts of the
county. We would like this to be a live column
but IL needs some effort on the part of W {. T.
L. women to make 1t 80. Ii Is a column of their
making, not ours, and will he what they make
1T Items and commu nications should be short
and are, of course, subject to approval of the
editor
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1899-04-05

Mrs. Smallcannon-I see you are as
much of gallant with the ladies as ever.
Maj. Slamismmah - Indade, that was
always a strong wakeness with me.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1899-04-05
ADVERTISEMENTS.

nREPARE for the turn of life. 1t is critical period.
As indications of the change appear be your phys
cal condition is good. The experience IS wonderful
and full of Mrs Pink
ham, Of Lynn Mass will give you her advice without charge
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1899-04-05

Several delayed lists of answers to the
Characteristic Initials have been received.
Flossie sends complete list, her answer
to No. being Martin Luther. mention
this because Martin Luther was given by
majority OF those who sent answers
Gypsy Bell, of Hancock, also sent
answers, and Janet, of Southwest Har-
Dor. Janet" says walter Scott could
hardly claim No. %, as his stories are
strong rather than winsome.n These lit
tie nice distinctions on the various authors
and subjects we discuss are very interest
ing because they show evidences of
thought and study of character both of
books and OF authors.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1899-04-05

yours and now on nv fourth bottle
feel that entirely cured. dav can hardly
realize that such wonderful possible LYDIA E Pink
hams Vegetable Compound is the best nedicine for women
Don't wait until Frustrated with mysterious con-
diton known as Change of Life Get Mrs Pnkhauls adj
vice and Learn how other women got through.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1899-04-05

She has done SO much for women.
surely you can trust her. Read
this letter from MRs. NJ. c. GRIT.
FINC. of Georgeville. Mo-:
DEAR Mrs. PINKHAM:-The
doctor called my trouble ulcera-
ton Of womb and change Of life.
l was troubled with profuse flow
When wrote to YOU l was down
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1899-04-05

CORN MEAL GEMs-Beat . eggs add y
cup of sugar; ? cups sour milk; tea :
spoonful of soda; same of salt: l cup of
tiour and enough corn meal to make a
stiff batter. Have the pans very hot and
well creased. Bake twenty five minutes.
GYPSY BELL.
Thanks for your contribution.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1899-04-05

meT, not - lie - stand
on my fe& Tor any
lercth#of time T e-!-
bic pains when u7inat-
ing and AZ tl&.ng that
nearly drove me Wild.
l had tried many reme-
dies. I told my nus
band l had great faith
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1899-04-05

" ntH 7 WfOIt 70 you 7 WIS uOWH
X months; was under a doctors
did me no good. l had almost
: Vegetable Compound has made
l cannot thank you enough. l
Tho is afflicted as | have been to
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1899-04-05
JANET.

| came honestly by those rare verses. |
am quite sure found them in one OF your
letters to the column.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1899-04-05
TALKS WITH
WOMEN OF
ML00LEAGE

ing and became very weak.
in bed. had not sat up for SIX
treatment all the time. but it
given up in despair, but your
me feel like a new woman.
would advise any woman w
write to Ms. Pinkharn, at
Lynn. Mass. and get her ad-
vice and be cured as have
been.
Mas. F. L. Al,EN. 40 Ne
braska Ave. Toledo, Ohio.
writes
DEAR NF5. PIHKHA2i.-
Change e .a:e was working on
me. Ny neys and bladder
were affected. l had been
confined = TIE house all SIM
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1899-04-05

He who Chaps for fool to dance. is 10
better than fool.-African Prorerb.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1899-04-05
The following note is appreciated /:

Dear AUNT Madge:
Many thanks for yoar fine little sermouette on
my favorite verses, which somehow found their
way into Your hands unbeknownst to me.
Your little chats on the contributors are the
cream TO Your faithful
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1899-04-05
Pauper Notice.

IHf ubuers'ghrH hcTeus gives uuuc. ina. ia
has contracted with the ity OF tllAu orr r Re-,
Ihe supror' of the poor during the .p.ulu. -,
ana nas made ample provision for theil ,t,.,- n
tie therefore forhids all persons iron flir1,'-r,-
supphes 10 any psuier or hts account as ultaCr
@ Si4tN," oF'Sr' ne WIZ pay for uC go.H,s o.
Hr''-'a'' L.ERN lHsE.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1899-05-26
A Painter of Children.

A writer in The Century tells how the noted French artist, NJ. Boutet de Monvel. became painter of children's portraits:
 De Monvels illustrations are full of atmosphere and an exquisite feeling for the out of door world. The fine effects of light and shade. the tone and com position of these pictures place them far beyond any others of their class. and proclaim them the work of con. summate artist. Boutet de Monvel spoke to the children of France as they had never been spoken to before. Bend ing over the bewitching pictures they exclaimed. "Ah. he understands And the fathers and mothers. looking from the little ones who read and enjoyed to the pages over which they bent. saw at once that here was painter with a new and rare faculty for comprehend ing childhood. They sought Boutet de Monvel to paint their sons and daugh- ters. till he became. one might say .'painter in ordinary" to the children.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1899-05-26
PREPARE FoH COMING GUESTS.

The work of the Skagwav Chamber of
 Commerce is already being felt, as will be
 seen ln the Washington dispatch, pub
 llshed In our local columns, which shows
 ,ha, the invitation sent to the American
 members of the Joint High Commission
 have made a deep impression upon some
 of the members of that commission be- cause Of the earnest expression of the de- termination on our part to maintain Amer lean rights md every foot of Alaska terri
 torv within the thirty-mie limit. This should not only prove gratifying to every
 member of the chamber but to every eiti' zen of SNagway as well. showing as it does the beneficial advantages of concerted action through an organized body of citi- zenS such as make up the Skagway Cham' Der of Commerce. This should also be a further incentive to continue the good work So well begun in the line ot progress for Alaska, and of which so much more remains Co be undertaken and accom- plished. The chairman and several of the American members ot the Joint High Commission. together with a diStin- guiShed party of prominent men and women, will be in Skagwlv about the middle of June. These should be received with all the honOrs and attention to which their positions and influence entite them, and as the time Is not very far of. not much over three weeks, it will oe in order for the Chamber of Commerce. the City Council and the citizens in general to gel together. either by committees or in a body, and decide upon line of action for their entertainment while here. The White Pass road will, no doubt, provide a special train to take the party to the sum- init of White Pass and back. but as their stay in the city will be limited to the few hours the boat remains here diScharging her cargo. every minute Of that time should be occupied by our citizens in keep Ing the guests interested in the affairs Of Skagway and Alaska and of impreSSing on them our wants in matters of legislation.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1899-05-26
state omciai. Paid In Peit..

Probably few people today know that the original name of the state of Ten nessee was Franklin. or that in l7SS the salaries of the officers of this com monwealth were paid in pelts but the following is correct copy of the law
 Be it enacted by the general assembly Of the .tAte of Franklin, and it Is hereby enacted by authority of the same, that from and after the first day of January, i7SS, the salaries ot this commonwealth bo as follows-to wit;
 His excellency the governor, per annum' loo deerskins.
 His honor, the chief justice, JOO deerskins.
 The secretary to his excellency the govern or, 500 raccoon skins.
 County clerk. 3OO beaver skins
 Clerk of the house of commons. Ao raeeoon skins.
 Members of the assembly, Der diem. $ rae
 Justiee's fee for serving warrant, mink skin.
 -Murfreesboro (Tenn.) Independent Banner
The daily morning Alaskan., 1899-05-26
JUSTICE, NOT LENIENCY.

The following from the Juneau Daily Alaska Dispatch is reproduced with a great deal of pleasure because it denotes a happy change Of heart. We would, how ever, suggeS, that the word "iust" instead of "lenient" would better round out the sentiment:
 "The business men of this city should make the coming visit of the Skagwav court visitors very agreeable, and by so do- ing place the two cities upon a very friend lv footing. Skagwav business men are now willing to take juneau by the hand and all circle to the left, and we should be lenient toward Sister Skagway and help her along in her struggle for the KlOndike travel.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1899-05-26
JUNEAU CONGRATULATIONS.

The Juneau Chamber of Commerce eX' tends greetings to the Skagwav Chamber Of Commerce ln a letter from its president, the tenor of which shows that body 10 De made up of broad, liberal-minded men who feel that the interests of Alaska are no' Csnisrsd .:l D ISHsh6qt SaS STh;sir' ;i'sh simisi f' bodies in favor of promoting the welfare not Of one section but the whole of south eastern Alaska. This letter Is timely and. coming IS it does unsolicited from AlaSka's first Chamber of Commerce, will 20 far to- ward establishing and eementing the friendly relations between the two orglni- zationS and aiding necessary cooperation for influencing future legislation fo. Alaska. lt is safe to say that every tti- zen in Sklgway halls with pleasure th fra,ernll welcome so kindly extended by ,he Juneau Chamber Of Commerce anl will gladly join hands with them in ali movements looking Co the general good Of all There are innumerabe questions ,oulhing the welfare of Alaska that con cen us all, and which by concerted action can be remediet. These are ecming up li almost every meeting of the Skagwav Chamber of Commerce and it will materi- ally aid their labOrS fl joined tn by the Juneau Chamber Of Commerce. The con graiulaiionS of the Juneau people are ae- eepted in the same gener us spirit as eN- tended, and its best wishes for future usefulness will be found 10 be heartily returned not onlv by the Chamber of Commerce but bv every citizen in the rommunifv
The daily morning Alaskan., 1899-05-26

Support Home lnduStry-The Pioneer clgar factory of Skagway, wholesale ei- gar and smokers supplies. u
 Lilly Bros have just shipped five car loads of hay. feed and provisions 10 the Log Cabin and Bennett, where they can bs purchased, Canadian duty paid.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1899-05-26
n,r.r.nc- prtve.n Them.

After all. |" said the bachelor. "the difference between love and dyspepsia Is purely relative. It isa matter of time only. One is future and the other past. wildered maid.
 "The lover doesn't want to eat. and the dyspeptic wishes he hadn't. an swered the bachelor. thereby thinking he had scored one on the sex that was continually disturbing his peace of mind Chicago Post
The daily morning Alaskan., 1899-05-26
Depends.

Thomas. how would you correct the sentence, He laid down on the lounget'"
 "I wouldn't correct it at all, ma am It's all right.
 How do you make that out, ThOm- asf"
 "He was carryin an armful of down. ma am. and he laid it on the lounge ' Chicago Tribune
The daily morning Alaskan., 1899-05-26
TRANCE,
But Not Co be Wondered Al.

The people of Skagwav pass all other grocery stores to go to the wholesale gro- cery of Gordon & Co.,, tn Broadway at the foot of Holly, just to save money and gel fresh goods. Call and be convinced.
 Outfitting speciality, S-3-tm
The daily morning Alaskan., 1899-05-26
Wood For sale.

Persons wanting good dry wood can have lt delivered on short notice bv lelv- lng orders at this office or at Seow Diax, foot of State street.
 RANDELL X SNYDER.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1899-05-26
HOrses, sIsds, Harness for sale.

The finest b.: of pack .n work animals, harness, SledS. r-@<s .eS, and all equip. ment complete IUl vu Less, ever offered in this market. Enquire Of Perry Hinkle, Burkhart hotel. S-A-Im
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1899-07-05
MORMON PRIESTHOOD.
Its Influence Is Felt In Business, in
Politics, and I'm Social
Life.

The priesthood can always rely on
the women. They have been the
strength of the church, even under that
system Of polygamy which made them
Giving martyrs" They have the full
right Of suffrage, and none who is not
III accord with the church authorities
need look FOR their support. The men
are subject TO Il constant discipline that
Keeps them at all times in sympathy
with the ambitions Of the leaders.
There arc l.5G0 Mormon missionaries
r"w in the foreign work of tie church,
Ia" brightest OF its young men, the fu-
1rrc leaders in all matters. They are
r"hipeilCd to sacrifice everything and
tn labor for two or three years; far from
home in III" interests OF their religion,
says the North American Review.
None who goes through this expert
cncc ever forgcts the power of the
priesthood, and each understands that
II he should show too great spirit Of
independence he may be called again
to make the sacrifice. No young man
in the church may hc married in one OF
the temples unless he is faithful and
ohcdiCnt to his sui:""iors, and no Young
woman wou!N consider herself married
III tie sight Of GGd unless she was
scaled" by thH proper authorities. In
business, in Politics, in social life, ev-
pryWherc, e." young man meets the
church, and ne must be Ct iron if he
dares to "t::nI out against it. Many
have doEf :" in The past, but they have
been the exceptions. Their numbers
he va
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1899-07-05
THE NEANDERTHAL SKELETON
NirchOw, the German Scientist, Dis
credited 1t I'm the Eyes OF
Many ScientistS,

The famous NCanderthal skeleton was
discovered in 1857 in n cave in the val.
ley OF small stream near Dusseldorf
on the same level with bones Of the eX.
tlnct cave bear, says the American An
thropologist. The workmcr who cxca.
waited it, not knowing it's value, only
saved the larger bones and the skull
The frontal promincnces are enormous
producing great overhanging supra.
oroltal ridge, entirely unlike anything
ordinarily seen in the skulls Of to-day.
and reminding one strikingly of tk,
skulls of the higher apes. 1t was de.
clared by Huxley to be by far the mos,
ape-like skull that had hitherto beer
discovered. The remaining bones OF
the skeletons indicated main of I'M
usually powerful frame.
n very forcibc attack was made upon
the normal character Of this skeleton
by NIrchow, who pointed ont that there
are IN IT. unmistakablc signs of the
rheumatic affection known rs Thrills
delormans, and that this not infre-
quently led, when OF very marked
type, to dcformity of the skull SINH.
lar to that shown in these remains
This statement, made by the grpot mn.
fbority Of one of the foremost nntbo1or
1cal anatomists of the time, bos hoo,
sufficient to- discrCGit the skull in the
eyes Of many anthropologists.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1899-07-05
THE NEWSPA PER LAW.
All Subscribers Should Read ID
Following Law and Avoid Trouble

Following Law and Avoid Trouble
l. All subscribers who do NJ
give express notice to the CONTRA
are considered wishing to continp
their subscription.
2. Ii subscribers order the disco
tlnuance Of their periodical the pub
Usher may continue to send it uni
all arrearages are paid.
3. If subscribers refuse or inegIs1
to take their periodicals. from D
Office to winch they are directed, thiI
are responsible until they have Sd
tied their bills and ordered them I'd
continued.
q. Subscribers moving to Oh
places without informing the pII
Usher, and the papers are sent to
former address, they are held
ponsible.
B. The courts have decided If
refusing to take periodicals from
office or removing and leaving tbs
uncalled for, is prina facie evideus
OF intended fraud.
6. Ii subscribers pay in advMi
they are bound to give notice at
end Of the time they do not wish
continue taking it, and the subscnb
will be responsible until an expr
notice with all arrearages are sent
the publisher.
Z. The latest postal laws are 50
that newspaper publishers can arr
anyone for fraud who takes a pal
and refuses to pay for it.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1899-07-05
JOINT STATEMENT
OF THE
Auditor and Treasurer of
E1kO County
For Quarter Ending March 81, 1899.
STATE OF NEVADA, L.
COUNTY OF ELKo. eS'
AUDITORS OFFICE.

AUDITORS OFFICE,
ELKo, April 3, 1899.
TO the Honorable Board of Countu
Commissioners of Elko county, New. !;
GENTLEMEN:-We herewith submit
our Qarterly Report Of the Finances
OF the county for the quarter ending
March 81, 1899.
Respectfully submitted,
G. A. WATKINS. Auditor.
A. @. DAwLEY. Treasurer.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1899-07-05

RECEIPTS FROM ALL SOURCES.
Balance in Treasury Dec.
81, 1888. S25, 1886 81
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1899-07-05

The above balance stands to the
credit of the various funds as per
Treasurer's Balance Sheet, dated
March 81, 1899: