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Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1899-03-11
NATURE OF THE ALLIGATOR
The Reptile Described In Detail by
One Who Knows Its Habits
and PeculiaritieS. ....

An alligator is not an attractive crea-
ture. He has not single virtue that
can be named. He is cowardly. treach-
erous. hideous. He is neither graceful
nor even respectable in appearance. lie
is not even amusing or grotesque in
his ungainliness, for as brute--a brute
unquaIiiied-he is always SO intensely
real that one shrinks from him with
loathing and laugh at his expense
while in his presence would seem curl
ously out Of place, says Appieton's
Monthly. ..'.' 80: 70
His personality. too. is strong. Once
catch the steadfast gaze Of a free. adult
alligator's wicked eyes with their odd
vertical pupils fixed full upon your
own. and the significance of the ex-
preston evil eye" and the mysteries
ofsnake charming. hypno,ism n nd hoo
dooism will be readily understood. for
lis british. merciless. unfllnching stare
j.. simply blood-chilling. ~"
Zooiogically. the alligator belongs TO
The genus crocodilus. and he has all the
hiGeousness of that family. lacking
some W hat its bloodthirstiness IS. although
The American alligator Is carniSorous
by nature. and occasionally cannibai-
istic Strictly speaking. however. the
true alligator is much less dangerous
than his relatives Of the old worlC> and
he is correspondingly less courageous.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1899-03-11
jacks wish.

As Jack entered the barn with his
uncle his eyes opened vice al the sight
If great pile of apples hcarod W on
he Ncor. AS he wis,luIly saZcd at the
anne his uncle reading tic Gssire in his
lance. exclaimeG: Help yourself,
Jack; take all you wish" Jack sprang
owa-d the enticirg pippins. and. after
.athcripg up all that his pockets, hat
nd shirt waist could hold. stra: shtencd
himself up and stood gazing fer scr1c
inc at the apparently uEG;~ finished
lie. Observing his apparent A.ienma.
lis uncle asked: WHATS the natter
'ow, Jack?" "Oh. nothing" replied
Jack. ''only l wish was twins.'-Cin-
cinnati Commercial Tribune.
An International Complication.
First Canadian (hotly)-You're a
traitori .... .-. .......... =.
Second Canadian (furiously)-You're
q liar!
American Policemau-Phwat's tn
mater wild yez? '.'n. -.>'.. .....'
"He wants to be annexed to the
United States. and I don't"
I'VE wudn't hav ayther av yez, be-
gorra. Y. Weekly.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1899-03-11

he moro provident. They save too
little OF what they make and float
alone without boat Of their own on
eboreless, hopeless sea. when few
hundred dollars saved by them in the
beginning might have secured fo,
the nj success and safety While it If
natural ana proper for yonng people
to emily in seas m the sweets Of rx-
istence. to he gay and happy while
they may, it ie also necessary for
them early to huild for the future, and
to keep AN eye OH some peaceful port
where they NAV find comfort md rest
in the future. In the school Of econ-
omy are learned lessons that last one
for lifetime. So it ia in the achno
Of extravaganza. Have we not ell.
tirely too many schools ~ the latter
in orr raj il and speculative civiliza-
ton? What can he expected Of tin.
large class ~ yonng men growing ur
without any adequrte idea Of the
value of dollar?
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1899-03-11
No Century begin. IN s,n,o.

mere are some curious facts about
our calendar. No century.can begin on
Wednesday. Friday or Sunday. The
same calendars can be used every 20
years October always begins on the
same day OF the week as January. Arril
or ''"iy: September as Decsr:hs Feb
rnnry March ard November Ecci: on
the same days. May. June and Angus;
Always hcEin On different GAYS rtotr
rnrh Other. and every other n:onth i,
the year The first and last t."yr Of IL.
year nr" always the same. Thee rules
Go not apply to leap year. when com.
Parison !" made between days before
and after February 90.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1899-03-11
LET THE PEOPLE REJOICE.

The leg stature adj"nrneA Friday
at noon. The people will nov
breathe cas- r, rs no NOR money will
be wrung frnm the taxpayers and
gwen I" political pets to keep then
IN the State t"a do the bidding of
party hosses. One Of the last ac.s of
tile dead Legislature WAS to appro
pirate S:s66 66 additional salary n the
Deputy State Treasurer. This looks
worry much like a petty steal The
people should he thankful, however,
that the Capitol WAS not picked up
bodily and appropriated hy some "f
the members who voted for the Lieu.
tenant Governor steal. Let Us con-
grAtulate onrlalves that tho seat of
government still remains the property
of the people.
The Carson Newa, in commenting
on the adj mrnment, says:
@I'he legislature has sdjmrupd
aud il there are any regrets we have
NOT neard them. Although the "a
were several good men in that b.niy
it vas purely accidental and Of course
they were II. the. minority. They
made gallant fight against over
" helming ndds-and generally Loaf.
The m jority we're sent her" for a
purpose md to serve their ma It ers.
1t will never he said Of them that
they we're not worthy Of their hire
While all honor is due tie. honest
minority Whatever may be sail nf she
balance it will not be that the, could
be worse"
TT" News may he wrong in ita esti-
innate ~ the legislature, hut let TIA
all rejoice and give thanks tina, it is
dead.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1899-03-11
Impr0Vident Young Men.

That extravaganza is one of the
most dangerous Weaknesses of this
age goes without saying, remarks nm
exchange. Children Of THE genera
ton are more impressively taught
by example or precept to spend
money than to save it. There are
thoneands VIII" earn far less than they
consume. Ones wages under habits
OF improvidence may be $50. $50; or
$3.50 monthly or weekly, and the re-
sn't ~ the same at the end Of the
year. Perhaps in a majority Of cases
the annual result is o, or even a grow.
. ing burden Of indebtedness The
most popular ynnng men are those
who lavish their earnings freely upon
frionds and fellows A youth Of
this kind 10 considered awhOle- snnled'
by the admirers who smoke or drink
at his expense. and @nice" gildy
Young women who enjoy his prese nts
and REFRESHMENTS. Such a yontIl
holds his reputation for genero> ity
above all other pleasures and priz g
and may really have a he,rt ~ soft
as his head. The boy who holds on
to a share Of his earnings is less pop-
u'ar than the ependthritt. He is, in
Tact. very apt to be considered self.
lah and even stingy. The truth ia
TINT they are both selfish to an OK
tent, the chief difference being that
the seltishness OF one leads him IN
b y the tiattery and applause ~ his
fell we, while tho providence Of the
other leads him to save his money.
Each expects his reward. One il
arranging for something subst anita,
I'D the future. Tho other ia eniov.
ing his champagne as he goes. His
wine will soon give ont. lie will
shen find out that extravagance ia
folly t"lf. Unless he learns before
the hardening OF habits with advance
OF years he will be unfortunate and
uneuc 1esstrl, because no one oan
teach an old dog new tricks. En-.
cessive selfis hness lie very mean and
unproitabIe trait. Stinpiness ia not
even good policy. These, however,
are no weaker, perhaps are less dan.
gerons, than extravagances. Proyid.
once Ia the word. Young mon should
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1899-03-11
FILE YOUR BILLS.

BY order Of the Board Of CouI
Commissioners, all bills against |
County to be acted upon by
Botd, must be filed on or before
Saturday Immediately preceding
Monday upon which Tie Board mee
otl,r rwise the bills will not be act
upon urtil the next meeting Of .
Board.
Attest: A. q. DAwLEY
County CLERK.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1899-03-11
BnilIine n Thorrnnd Ycnrs old.

The oldest Christian structure in Ire
land is remarkable builhinp. evident
~ very ancient. but wondcriGiiy well
preserved. ~ DinEIr. In County Kerry
IL is popularity Ercwn rs the "Ora'or,
ofGallerus." Who Galiprus wax hist.
does not say, hut us the orgi0ry ha
stood practically aniniured for more
than 1000 years he was probably one
Of the converts OF ST. Patrick.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1899-03-11

Subscribers not receiving tlm
INDEPENDENT and Bulletin regularly.
will please report the same to this
office
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1899-03-11

The latest styles Of yieiting car
can be had at the INDEPENDENT .
flee.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1899-03-11
Vs srR

Is never done, and It IS especially wearing
and wearisome TO those whose blood II i'm.
pure and UNIT properly to sustain the vast
Ing OF nerve, muscle and tissue. The only
remedy for tired, weak, nervous women Is In
building up by taking z good nerve tonic,
blood purifier and vitallzer like Hoods Sar-
,sparIlla. For troubles Peculiar TO Women
1t change Of season, climate or life, take
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1899-03-11
s
SarsapariIla as

Tho Ono True Blood Purifier. All druggists. q
Prepared only by q. I. Hood 4 Co., Lowell, MaSa
00O0'S Pills All druggists. Is cents.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1899-04-27
CA 9 T0RIA.
Bears the n The Kind You Have Always Bought
Signature sf &<HAzzzx

Soldiers letter from Manila dur
ing the late battle Gen. King was
personally directing the troops, and
he would give the order "adyance"
and "halt and fire." and it went all
right for about twice. Then the
"boys got the bits in their teeth
When he gave the second command
"halt and fire. they fired all right,
but they didn't halt. He began to
yell 'halt haiti" but it had no eff
feet. The boys went on firing as they
went. When he saw that they were
not going 70 stop he yelled out, "Go
il then, you Idaho savages. Then
he took of his cap and whirled it
over his head and shouted: "There
60 American soldiers; all hell can't
stop them. Go it. boys, you don't
need me-" And the smile on his face
was beautif nj TO see.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1899-04-27

A suggestion is made to plant n
number oftrees about lake artesian
on Arbor day, May 9TH. About
May 3D. the shipment OF cotton
woods, willows, etc, will arrive from
Sioux City and it would be very prac-
tical if the citizens would take u few
moments time, go to the lake and
each plant few of these small trees.
1t would not take much time or In.
Dor, and the trees would be aim ost
certain to grow rapidly SO he ar the
water. This is o worthy suggestion,
and the sight Of beautiful trees
abont the lake would amply repay
everyone for the small effort re-
quired to put them there.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1899-04-27

The Masonic lodge of Miller enter
tanned the following visiting bret'lern
Friday evening at u banquet at the
Vanderbilt, after lodge work in the
Sd degree: Mayor j. A. Cleaver,
Hon. III. j. Rice, b. Nj. Rowley, John
Banks, s. III. Plummer, and o. A..
Kicker, of Huron; III. II. Earring
ton, s. Fl. Martin, of Washington ;
b. F. Ives and G. Nj. Dryer, OF
st. Lawrence; j. W. Lucas, Vino
ma; w. Jacobs. Aberdeen. The
local lodge highly appreciated tho
presence of these visiting brethren.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1899-04-27

was reading an advertisement OF
Chamberlain Collie, Cholera and
Diarrhoea Remedy in the Worcester
Enterprise recently, which leads Inc
to write this. can truthfully say
never used any remedy equal to it
for collie and diarrhoea. | have
never had to use more than one or
two doses to cure the worst case with
myself or children.-W. A. Stroun,
Popomoke City, Md. For sale by
Fitzgerald's Drug Store. 16t4
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1899-04-27
A Physical ImpOssibiiity.

Newspa per Union To run IL news
paper Without occasionally publish
ing an item that is untrue or gives
offense, remarks level-headed ey-
change, is like running a railroad
without having accidents and smash
ups. To do either is physical i'm
possibility. No man on earth is to
SO great an extent constantly at the
mercy of both friends and enemies as
the editor of county newspaper.
Pushed continually with work, he
must get much of the information
concerning TRANSPORTING events second
or third handed or not at all. FIRE.
guently statements are received from
supposedly Trustworthy sources
which are subsequently found to be
without foundation. Not one editor
in a thousand willfully Injuries either
friend or foe by misrepresentation.
Go to him and ask for n correction,
and nine cases out of ten. if your
cause is just, you will be received po-
litely and proper correction will be
made with pleasure.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1899-04-27
rheumatism Cured.

My wife has used Chamberlain S
Pain Balm for rheumatism with
great relief, and can recommend IL
MS splendid liniment for rheuma-
tism and other household use Tor
which we found it valuable.-W. j..
CUYLER, Red Creek, \. \.
Mr.. Cuyler is one of the leading
merchants ST this village and tone OF
the most prominent men in this VI
cinity.-W. Ct. PHIPPIy, Editor Red
Creek Herald. For sale by D.. ID.
Fitzgerald's Drug Store. 16t4
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1899-04-27
Eye Sight.

Your vision can not be over taxed
with safety. All eyes require spec
tacles sooner or later. Defective
eyes unless strengt hened by glasses
are apt to become more weakened.
ANY defects that exist are certain to
increase by neglect. Lose no time in
ascertaining if you need sps acles,
and il so what you need. No charg
for thorough, scientific examina.
ton. CHAs. 4, SoNrAG,
Optician and Jswelsr.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1899-04-27
EStrayed.

Estrayed IRON my place 8 miles
southeast OF Wosey, 4 head OF
horses. One bay mare, white strip
in face. One brown mare 3 years
old, one steel gray colt 3 years old.
One bucKskin mare oil branded.
Two branded S. ID. and two bra nded
III. ID. Reward will he given Tor in
formation leading to recovery. 1877
FRANK PITUs, =. o. Huron.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1899-04-27

The many good words now being
spoken by non-residents about South
Dakota's generally improved condi-
tions all over the state, are very
gratifying to every citizen. especially
So TO those who have remained he re
from the first settlements, deter
mined to overcome all obstacles.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1899-04-27
Liver Complaints and Nervousness
Cured.

4 torpid liver always produces dullness
and irritabllty. You are all clogged up and
feel Respondent. Perhaps you have treated
with physicians or tried some recommended
medicine without benefit. All that is no
argument against DIR. Fenner's Blood and
Liver Remedy and Nerve Tonic which will
so readily cure impaired nerves, liver COM
plants, headaches blood and skin diseases.
etc. Get circular OF dealer.
For sale byJ. ID. Fitzgerald, Miller
s. ID.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1899-04-27

Section Boss Cummings and his
men have been assisting in the lay
ing OF new steel rails on the c. XIV.
track between Iroquois and the june
ton just west OF Huron. This por-
ton OF the road is used by both the
Tracey and Hawarden divisions and
requires an extra good road bed for
the double traffic.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1899-04-27

The rest of the country now admits
tbat South Dakota has vast re-
sources in gold, food stuffs and fight
ing material; people with money to
invest are buying her lands new
settlers are improving their homes.
Glory enough for one year-but it's
only the beginning.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1899-04-27
Advertised Lefters.

For the week ending Mch. 10 '09
the following letters remain unealIed
for in the Miller postotfice.
Miss Elsa Maria.
Parties calling for above will please
say advertised.
d, \. BUsHFIELD, u. NJ.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1899-04-27

Argus eader:-Aguinaldo has
again put, his capital on wheels. And
the flight of eight hundred thousand
fighting men "thirstingfor freedom"
continues before Tyrant McKinley's
Elk thousand America volunteers.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1899-04-27

Shiloh's Consumption Cure cures
where others fail. 1T is the leading
Cough Cure, and no home should he
without it. Pleasant to take and
goes right to the spot. Sold by \.
johnson K Co. 16y1
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1899-04-27

Chamberlain national bank,
which failed during thegenera J pane
OF a few yearssago, has finally paid
out i'm full. This is both creditable
to the individual management, ana
to the national banking system.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1899-04-27
Warrant Call.

Miller S. d., April 10th, 1899.
Hand county warrants are called
for payment up to and including
Reg. No. 434, Registered Nov. Doth.
1898. Interest stops on and after
April 20 1899.
THOMAS KELLEY,
Co, Treas,
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1899-04-27

The old Missouri river has been
"actin up all along the line, over
flowing it's banks and cavorting in
old channels. Can it be that our
Senator has already put in his big
dam down south?
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1899-04-27

Catarrh Cured. a clear head and
sweet breath secured with Shiloh's
Catarrh Remedy; We sell six bottles
for SD and guarantee an absolute
cure. Sold by n. Johnson & Co.
16y1
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1899-04-27

Yesterdays papers report more
serious fighting in the Philippines.
In another fierce engagement the
South Dakota boys won new laurels
by gallnnt fighting, taking the bIunt
of battle, and leaving five brave
hoys on the field.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1899-04-27

For Constipation take k.arfs Glow
er Root Tea, the great Blood Puri.
fer Cures Headache. Nervousness,
Eruptions on the fqce, and makes
the head clear as q bell. Sold by n.
johnson 4 Co. 16y1
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1899-04-27

Little colds neglected costs
thousands of deaths yearly. People
who have used DR.. Sawyer's Wild
Cherry and Tar, recommend it even
for consumption. Fitzgerald. 16t4
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1899-04-27

Trusts are bad thing. But as
President Mckinley asked after lis
tening patiently to a strong kick
against some war methods, "What
would you suggest ?"
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1899-04-27
Paint Up.

haye a fine line of paints ready
for your spring work. Am also
agent for the celebrated Monitor
wind mill and pumps. First door
south of Citizens bank, Miller. tt.
GEO. ,JEFFERY.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1899-04-27

Karl's Clover Root Tea, for Con-
sumption, it's the Best and If after
using it you don't say so, return
the package and get your money.
Sold by n. johnson & Co. 16y1
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1899-04-27

Richard J. Oglesby, the old wal
governor Of Illinois, died at his home
in that state Apr. "a.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1899-04-27

Commercial agency reports put
spring business strong, with dimin-
ished failures aud increasing exports.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1899-04-27
gle Aioneer Aress.


Peaches, strawberries and apples
are quoted shy for 1899. Prunes are
always in style.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1899-04-27
Kidney or BInddcr Troubles.

II you suffer from kidney, bladder or urn-
airy troubles. or from too frequent or scanty
urine, DIR. Fenners Kidney and Backache
Cure is what you want Bed-wctting by
children Is speedily cured by ono bottle Of
this powerful remedy. Testimonials are
disregarded, many people doubling the hon.
esty or sincerity OF them. We therefore avoid
giving any here, but furnish them In circular.
Get one Of your dealer.
For sale by id. Fitzger aid, Miller
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1899-04-27

j. w. Shannon, for many years ed
itor OF the Huron HurOnite, died at
his home in Fairfield, Iowa, last
week.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1899-04-27

State Auditor j. ID. Reeves and
Miss Mona Taubman were married
at Chicago last week. and are re-
ceiving congratulations from host
of friends all over the state.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1899-04-27
Land Wantei.

If you wish to sell your land, list
it with me, want to buy a few quar-
tiers. They must be cheap for cash.
If G. e. BRIGGS.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1899-04-27

4in.elegant line of ladies Spring
capes, suits and skirts just reed at
CoqpIlletes. tt
The Jersey City news., 1899-12-13
NIGHT SCHOOLS PROSPER
Director Barker Says the At
tendance Is Far Ahead
of Previous Years.

Director of Education Charles @. Barker
authority for the statement that the att
tendance thus far this fall, is far in ad-
vance of any previous year.
From now on it is likely that there will
be a slight falling off until after the holi-
days" he said. This falling is only among
the young men. who secure positions for
a few weeks during the busy season
They all come back though, after the first
of the year. Thus far, the schools have
been decidedly successful Matters have
run along smoothly and practically no
difficulty has been experienced"
In referring to the meeting of tomorrow
evening, the Director stated that the High
School site question would arise and
doubtless cause much discussion of a
decidedly warm nature. The controversy
with Contractor English over the quality
of glazed brick to be used on the outer
front wall of No 20, on Danforth avenue,
will also be definitely settled Work has
been greatly delayed because of the re-
fusal of the contractor to go on with the
work unless allowed more money for the
specified brick The question of rebuilding
No. 2 School on Erie street, is to be brought
up. This work will be done in connection
with the addition TO be built on No. ID
School on Union street Mayor Hoos,
promised that both of these questions
would receive proper attention and plans
have been laid for the completion OF potn
structures next year.
The Jersey City news., 1899-12-13
GRocERS' ASSOCIATION BALL.
Cakewalk Exhibition Given Last
Night.

The first annual ball of the GrocerS
Association of Jersey City Heights was
held at Central Hall last evening and it
proved most gratifying success. The
members turned out in force. accompanied
by their wives or sweethearts and COM
fortably filled the big hall. which was
tastefully decorated for the occasion
A banquet was served at midnight
after which an exhibition cakewalk was
given by Mr.. Frederick Loeffler and Miss
Mamie Stoever. Mr.. and Mrs. August
Won der Heide also took part in this feat
ure. and, while the cake was awarded Mr..
LoeffIer and Miss Stoever. demonstrated
that they, too, were well up in the cake
walk line.
William L: Kristen was floor manager
assisted by Rudolph G. E. May. The floor
committee consisted of Peter Suden, Geo.
Alters, Christian Tietjen and Marcus
Beckmann. and the reception committee
of J. Henry Iietjen, John Schilling and
Rudolph Albers. Messrs. Frederick
Oelrich and William Lohse constituted the
committee of arrangements.
The officers of the association are:--
Henry Ficke, President; Frederick Loeff-
Ter, Vice President; August Meyer, Treas
urer, and Henry Oest, Secretary.