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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-10-11

!: THE ROSARY OF a RAMBLER.


An elderly gentleman met on a recent
ramble, acknowledged that he had one
hobby, and that was the love of good
English, with never suggestion of
slang. He was was a purist of the most
extreme type and in daily association
with him for over a week not one word,
unbound in Worcester or Webster, was
heard to fall from his lips. In theory
perhaps he is right, but when it comes
to practice we are not so sure. For first
Iof all il must be borne in mind that as
the small girl said of cake, there is
slang and slang" A meaningless
phrase, garbled in form and heard on
every side is, to say the least, inane.
1t is not every one who can use slang
+ and use it well. II one be not clever
and at the same time original he had
best use authentic words and phrases,
but let him not wonder ii some less
careful speaker be noted for a more
| piquant tongue. 1t is said of Clay that
| a would be orator once asked him how
certain thought could be expressed
| and he answered at once that there
were four ways, and they would ali
| mean exactly the same thing. We
/ know now that there We're five ways,
and the last would be the expression of
George Ade, who is the master of slang
and to whose Parallels in Slang and
'.Artie' no serious objection can be
made, for though at times they may be
tinelegant they never fail TO be express
sive. There are few of us who have
4 mot lived long enough to know that the
slang of today is the language of to-
morrow"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-10-11

Reaching Havana as we did on a
Sunday evening. the greatest social
sight in Cuba was in full swing. the
promenade on the Prado. The center of
attraction was in Parque Central, in
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1899-10-19
TO PROTECT ELECTRICIANS,
employees Must Work with One Izand
In Their F0cLKetm TO Pre-
vent Accidents.

In power houses where big dyramos
are running and heavy cables carrying
powerful currents C electricity IRE al
around go d; care !.&s to lie exer.:SCJ Z:
prevent the workmCn from killing
themselves through carelessness. Fa-
miliari;y with danger sooner or later
results iii lack of caution, and expert
enced electricians are not infrenuent-
ly badly shocked. if not killed, BIZ care
lessly touching an object they well
know should be avoided. To- correct
this, says the Philadelphia Record, a
plan has been adopted in several large
power houses. 1t is neither arduous
nor complicated, but it has worked we'll.
1t is simply to compel every employee to
work with one hand in his pocket ex-
cept when his duties absolutely require
the use of both. Keeping one hand in
the pocket not only keeps it out of dan
ger, but also maintains the impression
In the mind that danger exists when
both hands are free. 1t has the same
effect as the string tied around mans
finger who has been told to do some
thing he must not forget. One hand
always in the pocket is valuable re-
hinder not to place it anywhere else
unless particular duty requires it.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1899-10-19
Took Himself to Pieces,

General Nicols of New Orleans
was we'll known throughout the
southern states az one Of the bravest
officers in the Confeder ate army. He
sacrificed an eye, leg and an arm to
the cause which he believed just, and
came out OF the war as he declared,
"only half Of man." But the half
that was left enjoyed a joke as keenly
as ever. Science replaced the lost
members 30 successfully that nobody
who was ignorant of his misfortune
could detect it. The General often
told the following story: Stopping
at hotel in Mobile a negro boy was
detailed to help him prepare for bed.
After his bag was unpacked, and his
coat laid aside, he said: "Now, Sam,
take off my leg" Sam stared speech
less. "Dont't know yet how to take
off legs, eh? Now, look here!" He
unscrewed the leg, and keeping it
carefully covered with it's long, black
stocking, laid it aside. "Now, take
OF this arm" "No, sab! no, sab!
Nebber took off no gentlum's ahm in
my life" gasped Sam, turning gray
with terror. you're a pretty valet.
Nothing easier" The arm was taken
OIL and laid beside the leg on the
table, and the General prepared for
sleep and got into bed. "Oh, by the
way! We'd better take an eye out!"
He took it out. Sam backed to the
door, afreid to turn back on the ter
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1899-10-19
DOUBLE-FACED CHINAMAN.
The StOry-TeIler Says the Second WIS.,
age IVES Grated on to the
BACK OF His Head.

1T occurred several years ago-near-
ly 20-and it beat the Cardiff Giant all
hollow. Some showmen got a China
man, shaved the back of his head from
the crown 20 the nape of the neck and
then grated the face of another man
on it. The result was a double-faced
Chinaman, and a harvest of coin for
those who worked the trick. The freak
was exhibited over England and"
wait a minute" interrupted by
stander, who, according to the Phila-
delphia Inquirer, had overheard the
little tale. "Where did the second face
come from?"
The relator of the tale looked at his
interlocutor with scorn.
"Where did it come from?" he re-
piled. "Why, from another Chinaman,
Of course. I didn't mean to say that
the grating process was successful
enough to preserve the movements of
the eyes and lips and all that sort of
thing, but it was successful enough
to"
"Entitle you to this" put in the
doubling one. "Take it and be sure of
receiving the best the house affords"
This" proved to be a card bearing
the address of Race street opium
parlor.
"Be sure that your pill is we'll
cooked" added the doubling one, "for
a green one might make you tell an even
worse yarn than the double-faced Chi
naman. Good-by."
And he was gone before the other
man could get the empty beer mug he
reached for.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1899-10-19
Lark of Three BerIIncrs.

Not long ago three shabby tramp
musicians played on the terrace of
hotel in fashionable watering place
in Germany, after which one of them
took up collection in his hat. A IA
nous physician who was present recog-
nized in one of the shabby-looling fell
lows a former comrade who had served
with him in the same regiment 30 years
ago. Astonished and panied he APP
preached the poor fellow, full of sym
pathy, but soon he burst cut into laugh
ter. The three men turned out to be
high Berlin police official, u sculptor
and a doctor, who had conceived the
original idea of travelling as Bohemian
musicians through all TIE watering
places, to earn money for monument
to Brahms, the composer, in Berlin.
They slept for three or four pfennings
per night in lodgings of doubtful char
acter, and had many amusing adven-
lures. Several times they were arrest
ed on suspicion, but the Berlin official
always got them free.-Golden Days.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1899-10-19
DAILY INDEPENDENT.
COUNTY OFFICIAL PAPER.
THURSDAY. OCTOBER 10, 1899
The American Locomotive.

One Of the marvels Of the indus
trial world has been the rise and de-
velopment of the modern steam loco
motive. The crude machine which
was turned out by George Stephen
son rs years ago would hardly be
recognized by the side of the mag
nificent giant of FURNISHED brass and
steel which today speeds over our
railways.
The first practicable locomotives
we're brought to this country from
England in 1929 for use ty the Della
ware and Hudson Canal Company.
They were ordered here by Mr.. Hor-
alto Allen, an engineer of that COM
pany, who visited England for the
purpose OF inspecting the new inven-
ton. Three engines of the type used
on the Stockton and Darling ton road,
near Liverpool, were ordered. One
was what was known as Stephenson
engine, and two were Of the Stour.
bridge pattern. After their arrival
in New York two of these engines
were shipped by sloop to Rondout
and we're carried thence by canalboat
to Honesdale, where they arrived on
July %. 1929. Here the first trial
trip was made in August, Mr.. Allen
acting the part of engineer.
The locomotive known as the
"Stourbridge Lion" was put on the
tracks on this occasion. The expert
ment could hardly have been a
marked success, for the Lion" was
never actually put in service.
She was housed in shed ut one
side OF the track at Honesdale and
for two generations served as a place
OF amusement for the small boys Of
the village. Gradually the @Lion" be
gan to go to pieces from age and with
the assistance Of the souvenir vapdal
who eventually acquired everything
that was not bolted fast. Some years
ago what was left of the "Lion" was
sold to the Smithsonian institute and
put on exhibition, with its missing
parts restored.
Years ago the shipment OF locomo.
tives to the United States from Eu-
rope ceased, and the movement be-
gan the other way. The railroad men
throughout the world now recognize
the superiority Of the mechanism and
finish Of the American made ma
chimes, and there is scarcely an i'm
portant railroad line in the world
which is not wholly or partly equipped
with American locomotives.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1899-10-19
THE NEWSPAPER Law.


All Subscribers Should Resi
Following Law and Avoid Trou
l. All subscribers who d,
give express notice to the cor
are considered wishing to COZ
their subscription.
2. If subscribers order the d
tinuance Of their periodical the
Usher may continue to send it
all arrearages are paid.
3. If subscribers refuse or D,
to take their periodicals. frou
office to which they are directed
are responsible until they hs#
tied their bills and ordered the.
continued.
4. Subscribers moving to
places without informing the
Usher, and the papers are sent
former address, they are bel
ponsible.
8. The courts have decided
refusing to take periodicals fru
office or removing and leaving
uncaned for, is prin,a facis evi
Of intended fraud.
6. If subscribers pay in ad
they are bound to give notice
end Of the time they do not vi
continue taking it, and the sub
will be responsible until an d
notice with all arrearages are q
the publisher.
z. The latest postal laws are
that newspaper publishers can
anyone for fraud who takes q
and refuses to pay for it.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1899-10-19

rible guest, who stretched himself
sleepily, and then said: snow, Sam,
take off my head" Sam rushed out
Of the room to the Office, and could
only find strength to gasp out. @It's
de debbil heself, sab! He's taken
hlsself to pieces in room fohty-eight!"
The man who has the nerve to make
a joke Of his sacrifices in any cause is
very sure Of sympathy and approval.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1899-10-19
e. OSeIl

Has just received new lot, of gents
suits, shirts, underwear, comforts and
blankets. AL styles Of hats. All to
be sold at the lowest possible figure.
A complete line of boots and shoes,
guaranteed best made. All boots and
shoes purchased from HIM will be re-
paired free Of charge if they rip.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1899-10-19
A terrible endemic NJ dvsenterv !

A terrible epidemic of dysentery is
sweeping over Japan with fatal re-
suits. Official statistics show that
out of $4,000 persons attacked up to
September LIST 10000 have died. The
authorities estimate that 100000 cases
will be recorded by the end Of Octob.
er.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1899-10-19
FRENCH TANSY WATERS. the

worlds famous remedy for irregula
and painful periods of ladies'; are
never failing and safe, rejuvlnate the
system and brighten the eyes; restore
health and beauty to the faded;
French Tansy Waters are the only
reliable female remedy in the world;
Imported from Paris; take nothing
else from the druggists, but insist on
the genuine; in red wrappers with the
crown trade mark. Price, 81. For
sale by all druggists, or sent by US
direct on receipt Of the price. La
France Drug Co., importers, 1906 Turk
st.. San Francisco.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1899-10-19

"If you scour the world you will
never find remedy equal to One
Minute Cough Cure says Editor
Fackler, Of the Micanopy, Fla, Hust-
Ter. 1t cured his family OF LaGrippe
and saves thousands from pneumonia
bronchitis, Group and all throat and
lung troubles. Elko Drug Co.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1899-10-19
Notice to Hunters.

All persons are hereby forbidden
to hunt, or in any way trespass, on
any Of my ranches near Carlin. Any
person found hunting or trespassing
on said ranches will be arrested and
prosecuted to the full extent of the
law. THOMAS GRIFFIN.
CARLIN. Nevada, Oct. 16, 1899.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1899-10-19
TELL YOUR SISTER.

A Beautiful Complexion is an impos.
sibility without good, pure blood, the
sort that only exists in connection
with good digestion, healthy liver
and bowels. Karl's Clover Root Tea
acts directly on the bowels, liver and
kidneys keeping them in perfect
health. Price 25 cts. and so cts. For
sale by Elko Drug Co.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1899-10-19

The "Plow Boy Preacher" Rev. j.
Kirkman, Belle Rive, ILL.,, says: "Af-
ter suffering from Bronchial or lung
trouble for ten years, was cured by
One Minute Cough Cure. 1t is all
that is claimed for it and more" 1t
cures coughs, colds, grippe and all
throat and lung troubles. Elko Drug
Company.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1899-10-19
DO YOU KNOW

Consumption is preventable? Scien &c
has proven that, and also that neglect
is suicidal. The worse cold or cough
can be cured with Shiloh's Cough
and Consumption Cure. Sold on pos
tive guarantee for over fifty years.
For sale by Elko Drug Co.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1899-10-19
HOW is YOUR WIFE?

Has she lost her beauty? If so,
Constipation, Indigestion, Sick Head.
ache are the principal causes. Karl's
Glover Root Tea has cured these ills
for half century. Price % cts, and
so cts. Money refunded if results
are not satisfactory. For sale by
ElkO Drug Co.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1899-10-19
Does This Strike Y0n2

Muddy compilations, nauseatinp
breath come from chronic constipa
ton. Karl's Clover Root Tea is an
absolute cure and has been sold for
fifty years on an absolute guarantee.
Price % cts and 30 cts. For sale by
Elko Drug Co.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1899-10-19
The Fntnre in Donht.

A clergyman says: 81 once married n
handsome young couple, and as took
the bride by the hand at the clo6a CT the
ceremony and gave her my warmcgt
congratulations, she tossed her pretty
head, and, pointing to the bridegroom,
replied: 4 think he's the one to be
congratulated ''-"i'~nft
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1899-10-19

Millions Of dollars, is the
placed by Mrs. Mary Bird, b
burg, on the life Of her child,
she saved from Group by the
One Minute Cough Cure. 1t,
all coughs, colds and throat and
troubles. Elko Drug Go.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1899-10-19

President King, Farmers Bank
Brooklyn, Mich, has used DeWitt's
Little Early Risers in his family for
years. Says they are the best. These
famous little pills cure constipation,
billiousness and all liver and bowel
troubles. Elko Drug Go.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1899-10-19

at did me more good than
thing l ever used. My dysl
was OF months standing; after
it was terrible. Now I am
writes 8. B. Keener, HoisipgtosI
OF Kodol Dyspepsia Cure. Ita
what you eat. Elko Drug Co.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1899-10-19

Joseph Stockford, Hodgdon, Me-,
healed sore running for seventeen
years and cured his piles of long
standing by using DeWitt's Witch
Hazel Salve. 1t cures all skin dis.
eases. Elko Drug Co.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1899-10-19

Fat plenty, Kodol Dyspepsia Cure
will digest what you eat. 1t cures all
forms OF dyspepsia and stomach
troubles. e. r. Gamble, Vernon,
Tex, says: at relieved me from the
start and cured me. It is now nv
everlasting friend" Elko Drug 20.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1899-10-19

Why not dress neatly when it
costs no more than to wear shabby.
misfit clothing. Jacobs fits you and
gives satisfaction or no pay. n
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1899-11-01
THE SJkJJ ELECTIONS.

Elections take place ineleven states
next Tuesday. namely: Virginia, Mis-
sissippi, Ohio, Kentucky, Iowa. Ne
braska, Massachusetts. New York,
New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Mary
land. Six at them, Massachusetts,
Maryland, Mississippi, Ohio, Iowa
and Kentucky, elect governors; New
York. New Jersey and Virginia viii
choose members of the legislature,
Pennsylvania and Nebraska several
state officers. The Republicans are
hopeful OF carrying the majority ol
the states and may possibly do bet
ter. The contest has been warm In
Ohio. Kentucky and Nebraska. The
former state, while reliably Republi-
can In presidential years, now and
| then goes over to the enemy in of
years. While il is believed that the
Republicans will win by "A handsome
majority, the candidacy of Jones on
nm independent ticket makes it diff
cult t. forecast the result. Mclean,
the Democratic candidate for COVER
nor, is both strong and weak-strong
with his barrel and weak as regards
popularity, so ii il hard to determine
his strength. In Kentucky there il n
fair prospect Of Republican success
owing to the presence oi two Demo-
cratic candidates in the field. The
fight in the party has been most Bit
ter and the presence of Mr.. Bryan in
the STATE. it is thought, has only in
tensilied the |fartiunal feeling.
In Nebraska Mr.. Bryan is making
the fight OF his life, and with fusion
OF Democrats, POpulists and Silver
Republicans he may carry the state,
although Republicans do notcnncede
il To him.
In Maryland forty oi the leading
Democrats of Baltimoreand thestate
have come out in favor Of the lsepub-
lican ticket, adding new interest u
the campaign aud lcssening the
chanccSof Democratic success.
In Massachusetts and Iowa it is
only a question as To the size nj tie
Republican majorities. Republicans
are hopeful Of holding their own in
New Jersey and y W York, but hope
for nothing In Virginia and MisSis-
sippi
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1899-11-01
A GRAND WELCOME.

The people OF Fergus county did
themselves proud in the royal WEI
come extended To their returning
heroes last Saturday. The day was
perfect, the crowd large ana the ar
rangements and exercises all that
could have been desired.
IL was IA worthy tribute I" brave
men, men VIII" had borne their coun-
try's Nag anh maintained its honor
uileui'ied III tue INSTANT lsiaiiis Oh tue
sea IN al o1 the oattles oi u iar-
OH f~hiIlppliles company was al
the forefront anu helped TO earn the
PROUD Inc accorded the FIRST
Montana regiment, that OF being one
oi II hest hghtlng regiments In the
volunteer SCI wee. For days III was
associated Win the famed Iwentleth
Kansas III all the rapid marches and
desperate charges upon the Filipino
trenches ana shared almost equal
glory with them Tor the work per-
formed.
There IL mingled sadness and regret
that although the Company left Lew
iStown eighty-fOur strong, only thIr-
ty-one returned last Saturday. There
is sadness that two fell victims to
Filipino bulletsand regret that Others
remained at Manila or dropped out
Of the company after reaching san
Francisco. Our people would have
been glad to have extended the hand
Of welcome TO them all. Some have
STONED To visit friends and wilIcomp
along later. Others. believing that
they could better their condition
and find larger opportunjties else.
where. may never return To receive
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1899-11-01

In 1852 Carl Schurz opposed Prtsi-
dent Lincoln as he now opposes Pres
ident Mckinley. As n general in the
sivil war Schurz was an utter failure.
Unfortunately vain, he undertook to
adyisc Lincoln as To the conduct of
the war, until that greatman, whose
strong forte was common sense,
called him down. One sentence from
Me pen oi the great emancipation
shows how gently and yet how sure
Iy he squelcbcd tie carping critic and
self-appOinted censor:
IF | must discard my own iudg-
nent and take yours | must also take
that Of Others; and by the time
should reject all | should be advised
10 reject, / should have none left, Re
publican Or Others, not ever yourself
for be assured, my dear sir, there arr
men who have heart In It, that thinl
you are performing your part AZ
poorly M you think | am performing
mine
1t is always easy to criticise ant
offer suggestions, hut those WIN
have the weight of responsibility ant
whose sources of information Civ
them advantage must be trusted L
do what Is COR the best. The da
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1899-11-01

There il "A good deal of feeling
among the members uf the Montana
regiment that is anything but pleas
ant toward Gov. Smith. This is oc-
casioned by his reckless disregard ui
merit and rank I'm his appointments.
Men have been raised clear over the
heads of those who were right in line
iur promotion and who were more
deserving than the objects of his ia.
voritisn. There Is not n company in
the regiment hut what shares this
ieeliug more or less, and apparently
with very good grounds. 1t is said
that Capt. Moran Of A company,
Great Falls, felt 50 Inundated by the
action of thegnyernur that he refused
t. return home with the boys and
accepted II captaincy In the volunteer
army. Such conduct on. the part Of
the chief executive of this state is Ger.
tainly not very praisewurthy.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1899-11-01

In the capture oi Howell, the muir
dcrcr oi Thos. Rozlinga P.I. Moule's
ranch over IA year ago, the people
OF Fergus county owe a debt OF graf.
itnlr tn five men, T.. /. Monle, Rufus
Thompson, Matt Gunton, W. G. Jeni-
aen ami W a. Hedges. Determined
~ bring the criminal TO Justice, II
possible, they voluntarily subscribed
afund sufficient To put the case in the
hands Of the Thirll detective agency
viii IN" result that after many miles
OF tr'1rrl in different parts of the
sountry the murderer is finally run
down in the Northwest Territory.
IL Is IL he hoped that there's no pos
slble mistake and that Howell will
be made to pay the penalty of his
crime, Too much credit cannot be
sivml the above citizens for the inter
Ss-t they have taken in this matter.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1899-11-01

Horace Boles. who last year rcpu-
dated the free silver heresy, is now
on the stump in Iowa speaking for
White, the Democratic candidate for
governor. He says, in IN interview,
If tn" Democrats want to win in the
presidential contest next year they
must east every issue aside save that
OF "lmpcrialism," Alas for Bryan
and his paramount issue.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1899-11-01

Bryan il ON n hunt for his liicdDwE
In Nebraska. lie knows that II Ne
braska gnrs Republican next week II
will greatly impair his chances Of he
ing the Democratic nominee for the
presidency. The Republicans are
making n hot fight tocarry hesitate,
and ii the Democrats win out the
majority will not be worth growing
over.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1899-11-01

When asked in Providence, X. l.,
"What are we going To do with the
Philippines" Admiral Dewey re-
piled: I'VE are going 20 keep them
Isn't il time for the Anaconda Stand
ard 10 quit nominating him forprcsi-
dent ON the Democratic ticket?
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1899-11-01
Two Butte Jokes.

The popular joke in Bntte today
was the statement that Hon. Marcus
DAILY had withdraw his subscription
To the soldier fund because the word
"welcome" had been place. on the tri-
umphularch Investigation showed,
however, that M j." work had been
done in printing the arch, though il
"B" welcome. Therefore, it was not
j. Is. Welcome, and thefund remained
intact Late in the afternoon it was
claimed that w. A. Clark would re.
fuse To participate because he arch
had white sides.