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The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1900-10-13
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Black ,Taffenta SilkS-:G inch Black Tnfetns
good first quality, soft finish. full year wide
Extra Specfafy. SEVENTY NINE CENTS A YARI
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1900-12-14

william Penn's keen understand
ing vas often directed toward
drunkenness. =!All excess il ill., ne
wrote, -but drunkenness is OF tie
worst sort. Ia fine, he that Is drunk
is not n man, because he is so long
void Of reason hat distinguished d
man from d beast
But il Penn was the living spirit Of
aphorism, he also knew when aud
how TO apply his maxims. Given a
drunkard. he cOnld treat his EAST III Il
characteristic yet plain and reason
able way.
He Was once advising a man to
leave off his habit Of drinking in
toIicating liquors.
@Can you tell me how to do it?"
said the slave OF the appetite.
-iea,' answered Penn. at is just
rs easy AZ to open thy hand, friend
Convince me Of that. and | will
promise upon my honor to do as you
tell me"
"Well, ny FRIEND said the great
Quaker. when thou findest any
vessel Of Intoxicating liquor in thy
hand, open the hand that grasps it.
before it reaches thy mouth, and thou
wilt never he drunk again"
The topper wta SO pleased with the
plain advice. says The narrator Of this
aDecdote in Short Stories, that he fol-
lowed it.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1900-12-14
MisaIssippi's Great Wall.

One OF the scientific puzzles OF the
State OF Mississippi is the Brandy
wine Stone WALL 1t has long been
a problem .hat is yet nnsolved. Some
time ago Thomas Watson OF Halle
hurst, sert Governor Longino a
pencil drawing Of An immense pile OF
stone IN the southe astern portion OF
Claiborne county, suggesting that the
stone might be utilized in building
the new Capitol. In a letter which
accompanied the drawing Mr.. Wat
sou stated that these stones piled
high on each other, an area OF
four miles square. Each stone is six
feet long, three feet wide aud two feet
thick, and they are joined together
with an excellent quality Of cement
No mar knows how they came there.
They may have been ther re for thous.
auds OF years. The builders, TIE
Jackson News thinks, ere some
prehistoric race-it could not be
otherwise. The structure is sup
posed TO be a continuation OF tue
great Chinese wall" which seem
to begin below Raymond, in the
southern part OF Kinds county, aud
which Is traceahle through Copiah.
1t is broad enough to accommodate
two or three wagons abreast, and is
one Of the wonders OF the world.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1900-12-14
Carson Sucker.

A fakir, calling himself The South
African salesman, worked Carson the
Other night to the tune OF 600 or
500. He advertised a free shox In
tie Opera House and nearly the en-
tire population OF the town turned
out. His method OF working the peo-
PIE Vas raE, but a greAt many sGca-
.~H live IN Carson ard they caugh, on
RAPIDLY The Nous t.lIs the sad
story as follows:
The salesman commenced by sell
ing purses for 81. Several purchased
them and soon had their dollar re-
turned TO them with a gold ring or
watch chain IN addition. THIS seem
ei j pretty good thing and when the
salesman explained that he would be
with US several nights and would sell
two pounds OF tea for 10 cents, brass
bedroom sets with all ed-clo;hing.
etc for $40. people settled down ID
their seats and congratulated them.
selves that at last Carson had been
visited by one OF those philanthrop-
lists We have only read about bere;o-
fore.
Then the gentleman on the plat.
form sold few razors for - cents
each, and a few cheap cigars for 81
per box.
He amused the crowd IL various
ways for over two hours, almost al.
ways returning the money and Civ
ing some premium il addition until
at the last he had raised the price OF
things to clio each.
Then he offered one cigar for so.
sold a bit Of ;vine for go and even
his question OF Who will make me a
present Of $40 fol nothing brought
forth a response and the coin.
Previous TO this he warned his
audience that he wouId retur moth.
ing and would beat them If he could:
but his return system in small
amounts had captured the people
until they had forgotten 70 reason
out the inevitable. So the slO sale OF
nothing went on until he had &C.
cumulated eco " s3oOcu his table,
and then while the people we're wait.
ing to get their money back with
Franklin Syndicate rates Of interest,
he walked ont the back door OF tile
opera house and went to bed.
He e~ndeavored to secure a team to
hit the trail about Midnight. but
failing took the train for Reno this
morning, and Carson Is in mourning
again, IS she always is when d fakir
comes to town.
II is z sad, sad story. and one is sur,
prised at the names on the list OF tue
taken in, but the story is all old one,
and Carsoni is getting used to it.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1900-12-14
Money for the PhIlInnInrA.

Washington, Dec. 7th.-Ine Cabi
net meeting today was largely de-
voted tn a discussion Of the question
OF coinage Of the Philippine Islands,
and IA result it is probable that
the Secretary Of War will request a
hearing on the subject before one OF
the committees OF Congress.
Nearly all Of tho business Of tho
Islands is transacted IN Mexican dol.
lara and army rnmmissaries and
Others supplied with United States
money are Mt times greatly cm.
b%arrassed III making purchases from
the Filipino by the fact that, knowing
nothing Of tho money and its value
tho latter often refuse TO accept il.
Tho proposition, which seems to have
met with favor by the administration.
is to purchase silver bullion Mt the
present market price and coin it INTO
distinctive dollars, having rgold value
Of about fifty cents each. These dol.
lars will probably contain q LITTLE lcss
silver than tho present standard dol
lnrs.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1900-12-14
n WISE MAN
FROM II WEST

Who intends going Eas: will see that
his tickets read by way OF Salt Lake
City and the Rio Grande Western
Railway IN connection with either the
Denver i Rio Grande or Colorado
Midland railroads. for these reasons:
First, most magnificent scenery in
America, en- route; second, choice OF
three distinct routes through the heart
Of the Rocky Mountains; third. it Ia
the only transcontiuental line passing
directly through quaint and pictur-
esque Salt Lake-the City OF the
Saints; fourth, perfect dining car ser
vice; fifth. three fast through trains
daily between Ogden. Denver and all
points East, connecting with all
trains OF the Southern Pacific; sixth.
through Pullman Palace and Ordi-
may Sleeping Cars from San Fran
cisco, Portland. etc. to Denver, Oma-
ha and Chicago. There are many
other reasons why the route through
Salt Lake City over the Rio Graude
Western Railway is the most CON-
Portable and enjoyable in the whole
country. BY inquiry, you can learn
a great deal on the subject Of trans
continental travel. Geo. W. Heintz
General Passenger Agent. Salt Lake
City.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1900-12-14
From Niiliou. to Irnominy.

From millions to the ignomiuy Of a
Sandwich man from the pos,tioa OF
a petted son OF famous father to
dehriun tremens III a charity ward OF
Bellevue Hospital.
This Is the story OF Edward Morse
Field. says the Philadelphia Times.
Sa3 tke other day this broken, DRIFT
ing week OF a nan went out again
INTO the rnter wo:!d c. New Yo:z, q
o'npaniou % yasabouds. eating,
sleeping and existing as tolerance and
charity VIII admit.
he IS the once petted son OF Cyrus
" Field. who anchored all the world
TO America N.ne years ago he MAS
one 81 the piuces Of Wall Street,
members OF :he firm Of Field. Lindley.
Weicher x 20. His father had
bought him the place there, and had
invested money in the firm to prove
ais faith in the boy. Que day the
house failed. Two million dollars
S04A ~ AAHC ONSH CSOUu
FOR, and young Field fled. From a
msdhouse be was brought to Ludlow
street Jail. After a long tral he was
sent TO an asylum for the insane at
Buffalo TO be Observed This was
in 1891. Two years ago he was dis.
charged as harmlessly mad.
The shock had killed the father. 4.
brother, Cyrus Field Jr., tried to pay
his brothers debts, and died.
Edwards vile left him. and is sup
porting herself and children in New
York. Edward himself. guzzled, I'M
Washed and in ~tatters, sinks through
the dark streets OF New York with all
the turtive doggedness Of ms adopted
kind. They say that he talks great
schemes Of riches 10 them as they
huddle in some dark, noiseome place
70 sleep. He has some patrons who
throw him charity, and he Is patro
nIzed by H-ll's Kitchen; But as
Edward More Field he is deader
than even the father and brother
whom lie killed.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1900-12-14
a Touch OF Human Nature,

The book canyasser had square
jaws, but go had the woman at the
door. And there was a sinister look
about her lips.
@But, madam--" he tried TO say.
81 don't want none Of your old
books!' she snapped.
@But this is on Social Manners
and -
"Git out!- said the woman. taking
a tighter hold on her broom.
"WeD,' said the booE agent, -it's
just rs the lady next door said"
"What did she say?' asked the wo.
man ut the door, her face showing
signs OF interest for the first time.
"Oh, che said that u woman like
you would have nc earthly uso for a
book on manners
"She did, did sheY" yelled the wo-
at the door. "The hussy! Just give
mo two copies, and I'll send IL TO
her with my compliments. How
much27
%Ten shilllnRs per volume. All,
.haDks.' Sometimes men know more
about women than you give them
credit for.-Ex.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1900-12-14

a great CONJUNCTION seems to have
taken place among railway circles
owing to the contemplated through
cnr service between tho Pacific Comet
aud Chicago which is operating II
dry each week. This is not a new de.
parture 10y any means. IA the Denver
& Rio rando Railroad Company and
its connections have been operating q
through car service between the Pa.
cific md Atlantic coast via. Salt Lake
Pueblo, Denver, KANSAS City nnd
Chicago for years, and three days
zach, week, viz. every Wednesday,
Thursday and Friday evening. The
cars for this through service are Of
the iatcst Pullman design, aud are
supplied with clean linen and bedding
throughout. a Pullman porter 10 ms.
signed to each car. These cars are
also under the personal supervision
Of Special Excursion agent
whose duty il is to sec that passcn.
gers are given every comfort aud at.
tontiUn. For further information, az.
ply 10 any agent, or Il. +. Ncvins,
General Agent, or 10 II. NJ. Gushing
Travelling Passenger Agent, ID. & Il.
q. II, r., 80 West ard South st. Sal
Lake City, Utah.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1900-12-14
The Light Of the World
or
Our Savior in Art.

Cost nearly 100000 TO produce.
Contains nearly 100 full.page engrav.
mgs Of our Saviour and His Mother
by the worlds greatest painters. True
copies OF the greatest Master pieces in
the art galleries OF Europe. Every
picture Is as beautiful as a sunnse
over the hill tops. Contains descrip
ton Of the paintings, biography OF the
painters, the names and locations Of
the galleries i'll Europe where the or
igIDals may be seen. Also contains a
Child's Department, including a
ChIld's Story OF the Christ and His
Mother, beautifully written, To tit
each picture. This wonderful book,
nIatchless in its purity and beauty,
appeals to every motLer's heart, and
in every Christian home where there
are children the book sells itself.
Christian men and women are max.
ing money rapidly taking orders. 4
Christian mnu or woman can III this
community o o make $1,000 taking
orders for Christmas prcsente. Mrs.
Waite, our agent in Massachusetts,
has sold over 230OO worth Of the books
in a very short time. Mrs. Sackett,
ON agent in New York, has sold over
$500 worth Of the books III a very
short time. The book is printed on
velvet-tinished paper, Beautifully
bonnd in Cardinal Red aud gold, and
adorned with Golden Roses and Lii.
les. IL Is, without doubt. The most
beautiful book OF this century. Write
for terms quickly and get the man.
ageIncnt OF that territory. You ran
work on salary or commission. and
when you prove your success we viii
promote you to the position ~ man.
ager and correspondent, ut n perman.
ent salary. to devote your time To at.
tending to agents and the correspon.
dencc. Wanted also n State Man.
ager to have charge Of office in Lead.
ing City OF the State and manage all
the business Of the State. Send for
terms. Address
THE B~ItITISH-AM ERIUAN co,
COrcurnn building, Opposite
q. \. Treasury, Washington, -. &.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1900-12-14
The Weekly Independent.
FRIDAY. Ii. 1900
Duh $ LANDS.

The vast tracts Of the public do
main that were susceptible of Guilt
walton without the use 81 water are
nov narrowed down to a very small
margin. People who are in search o.
homes, where they can use TIE home
stead right, End little to choose from
unless they go ont on The deserts, and
here the settler finds e impracticsbIe
to engage in agricultural pursuits be-
cause Of The absence OF natures Owl
eliIir-vater. These deserts are Of
teutimes composed Of millions OF
acres Of as fertile soil IS can be found
and it molly requires irrigation TO make
the laud produce large quantities of
hay and grain, which are OF the best
quality. This question Of retaining
these vast arid regions Is one that
viii OF necessity be given serious con-
sheraton by the national Congress be-
fore a great while. The purpose Of the
Irrigation Congress, which met in
Chicago recently, was to discuss the
conservation OF the water supply OF
the West by the preservation OF
forests and governmental construc-
ton Of storage reservoirs. The con
servatiye business people Of the
Eastern States realize the necessity
OF bringing the vast tracts under
proper irrigation aud thus reducing
them to profitable cultivation, but the
West, which would be greatly bene-
fitted thereby. has been very slow to
comprehend the Importance OF this
subject, There should be no State
more interested in bringing the now
arid wastes unier irrigation han the
State Of Nevada, for there are large
areas in the State susceptible of recla-
nation. Every citizen interested
and everyone should be interested
should prevail upon our delegates in
Congress to put forth their best
efforts toward securing appropri4.
tlons for establishing and maintain
ing irrigation systems throughout the
vast arid sections.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1900-12-14

The protectionIst theory IS that the
tariff. by stimulating production,
makes things cEesper for the home
consumer, but McKIuley's prohIbi-
tory protection has not worked out
that way. By its tavors to the trusts
il has made Anericou manufactured
productions - to 30 per cent cheaper
to foreigners than they are sold for
to Observation-Disclosures co. Press.
Post.
In order 10 mitigate the dcstruc.
tive efforts OF possible explosions in
tue governments new powder uanu.
factory, at Indian Head, all the build
ings are provided with paper walls
al the ends. The theory il that these
light walls will be Immediately
blown aside by the conclusion OF the
explosion, leaving the main walls,
which are bull; rs strongly as los.
sible, practically unframed
4 dispatch from Nelson. Washing
ton, brings news Of a stampede up
Fourth OF July Creek. a branch Of
the Kettle River. Shot gold has
been discovered with ground running
so to the cubic yard. Diggings l n
that v%iciDit! have been secretly work
cd 10y George ATuett, An old miner for
three or four years. II If estimated
he has cleaned up 10000. The strike
extends on both sides Of the British
American boundary.
Our Illuminating experiences in
the Philippine islands haze not
proved, TO say the least. OF a nature
to encourage further Expansion in
the far east. 1t has been suggested
by notable Republican leaders that
III the event Of certain contingencies
this country should abandon the Fill
pinos to their own de vices. The
thought Of benevolent assimi.
lntion' by Mr.. McKinley's admins
t%ratioh, and III crowded Chiua at that =,
IS calculated to bring bad. dreams
even to SO ~fcrvent an expansionist as
young Senator Neutrality-suspicious.
Globe.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1900-12-14
Reed Defines n Trust.

Here 10 the latest Tom Reed story
That Is amusing the capital, says II
correspondent OF the Brooklyn Eagle.
Representative William Astor
Chandler met the ex.Speaker ono
day in Now York during the recent
campaign, and said 10 him: "Mr.
Reed, I have read and heard a great
deal about trusts during this fight for
tho Presidency, and 1 havo seen
various definitions OF a trust. Now I
would like TO know from you Just
what f truet is." "a trust" said Mr..
Reed, ais easily defined. IL Is Il body
OF very rich ncn entirely surrounded
by water"
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1900-12-14
Orders 10y Mail will receive pro.up
attention

Many persons have had The c1per.
fence OF MIR. Peter SHERMAN. Of Norm
Stratford. n. H., who says, "t|or yrnta
| suffered torture from chronic iud;.
geetiop, but Kodol Dyspepsia Chr,
made a we'll man OF me- III divoaia
what yon ont aud IN u certain cnrc
for dyspepsia aud every form of
stomach trouble. It gives relief nj
once oven In tho worst cnses, and
can't help but do you good. Eiko
Drug Company. ~
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1900-12-14
Sheep Arc Suffering.

AT the present time there are in the
neighborhood OF 10000 sheep held in
the vicinity Of Fish Creek, eighteen
miles south of Eureka, winch the
owners cannot move further south on
account OF the lack OF water. and u
less a snowfall occurs in the near
future the loss ia certainly to he
heavy. These iiocks are owned by
Mahoney, Freitas, Jones, Oglesby.
Wheeler Bothers, and the Ford Live
Stock Company, and they have been
held in that vicinity 60 long that the
feed is entirely exhausted, Within
two days this week ono owner lost
thirty.seven head, and conditions are
growing worse daily. These sheep
were driven into the Fish Creek
country with the intention OF gong
on south, but as the ranges in that
LOCALITY are devoid Of watec the
herders dare not venture further In
til a snowfall provides the necessary
moisture for ;neir hOcks. At the
present time, however, the weather is
clear and bright, and the barometer
indicates r continuance OF these con.
ditions.
Mr.. bacon is holding his sheep at
Willow Creek, twenty-siI miles south
west Of Fish Creek, where he is pay.
ing John Williams one dollar a day
for the privilege OF watering them
Eureka Sentinel
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1900-12-14

The s. T.. Co. is trying a now exper.
iment with what IL called the tele.
scope sheds. One hundred foot por.
tons OF sheds arc cut ont and sec.
tons are built on wheels with steel
rails. which telescope into the old
sheds. This gives light aud vcnsila.
ton, besides aTordiug gaps wide
enough to save long distances OF
sheds from destruction by lire. Sec.
tons OF those sheds arc O in place
nj CISCO. Summit and Tumarack,
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1900-12-14

Don't use any Of tho c%ountettcits OF
DcWitt's Witch Hazel Salyc. Most
of them are worthless or liable TO
cause injury. The original DcWht'a
witch Hazel Salye ia q certain cure
for piles, eczema. cuta. acilds. burns,
sores and Nil skin diseases. Elko
Drug Company.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1900-12-14

tS- Mr.. Womnck will give n masquc.
rado ball ut I. o.. @. T.. uall, Mound
Valley. New Yeur's night, Jan. /. 1907
THIS ball will bc in all respects the
Ms the above. Supper will DO
served in the hall nj SHELTON for al. 90
per couple. Tickets on sale Mt Iiyl.
stOro.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1900-12-14

According 10 the Grocery World
tho price Of table salt has advanced
from Sl.2S per 100 pounds in 1899 10
1921 md common salt from 3Gh
cents per ZOO pounds TO 7G cents
These, is to DO presumed, are The
oorrec, figures showing the work OF
tho Salt trust in advancing the price
OF ibis staple.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1900-12-14

BRING your Job Work TO the ISps.
rESDEsT office. Low prices.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1900-12-14
Grant March at $3.50 SharD,


All Mnskors .................. 10 cents
Spectators Observation-Disclosures. 30 cents
Supper will he served by Mrs. Thos. Bryant
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1900-05-18

CT anial gnRf lie
/ 81 d q y q
sss In 6i y
psx III llSv q E g s.
.sefs passs under the daanlni0n Of
The: crown. It seems hardly possible
that thirty-tive or fourty Thousand
men can make uccessfulit eststance to
i've times that number Butt ina
,mount nous country, Wherl men afe|
Fighting forsthelr homes and firesidAas
sonnet tnlas the y:cap accsnap lish results
In the yof defense that have been
though ity to be almost; beyond human
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-06-06
PRODUCE.

The quotations which follow are for
goods which change hands in lots IL the
open market. In filling orders, in order
to secure the best goods for shipping and
to cover the cost incurred, an advance
over jobbing prices has to be charged
Butter-Steady and in active demand.
Hecelpts light. Creameries, eXtias, 19c;
hrsts.r lSo; diaries, hand separator, TIC
extras, 4ic; iauiee. extras ilTtI5l; I,ack-
ing stock, 131k@14c
r. Cheese-Market steady and active:
cream, Young America. new. 120121kc;
brick. No. l, 11G11l1ac brick, No. 2, 9i2c:
Swiss cheese, old, 121A014c: Limburger,
as to grade, SM4f11c.
Eggs - Market steady; receipts fail:
fresh stock, cases includ d, loss off, 10A a
101ac
Beans-Market firm; fancy navy, per bu,
y 25q2 IS; medium hand-picked. per blu,
81 6001 so.
Peas-Yellow peas, $1.25; fancy green.
Potatoes Steady fair demand; cid po-
tatoes, 2OGG2Sc; new p5ta. oes. blu, $50
egetables-CaulitloWe per doz 81 50;
beets, per doz, Coo; lettuce, per doz, Gee:
parsley, per doz, 15c; tomatoes, per bas-
yet, zoe; asparagus. doz box, 30@l0c;
beans. wax. bu box, $2na; string beans, bu
81; cucumbers, doZ. 75c; radlshes, doz,
punches, l0c; radishes. round, Ioz buhcnes
1Oc; onions. green, doz punches, 8010c;
carrots. blu, 75c; green peas, blu, $l.50; n u
barb, 10, Lei new turnips, doz. co.; kohra-
hi, doz, 75c; horsera dish, b. Ice; cab
bage steady, ID, 3@312c; onions $ eady;
homegrown bu, 81.
Apples-Market well cleaned up and
good stock commands firm prices at ad-
vanced quotations Fancy Pa~ DAVIS.
$5Q550; choice Ben Davis, $4.5005
Lemrns-Receipts liberal: demand gooo
Fancy Mess.nas. box, S4.2504 so; Calf )r-
mia, per box, S3.75.
Oranges-California navels, box, $4@Lf5;
California seed ings. box. $30325; Medi-
terranean sweets, box, S.25@3.5O.
Nuts-Hickory, per bu, $1@i25; bla k
walnuts, blu. 754$1; new Califor il
walnuts, lb, lac; peanuts, raw, PEE Id lie;
peanuts roasted, ID, 7c; Brazils, per b.
As; pecans. medium. 11Gl11hc; hl:e'nu s,
per Id, 5@Sc; chestnuts, new, per Id, 12G
15c.
Bananas-Supply moderate; demand ac-
tive; choice shipping, 81. 2503
Figs and Dates-Figs, new California,
box, S1J1. 10; fard dates. 10-Ib boxes, SG9c:
Hallowee dates. new, 54c.
Apple Cider-Sweet, per Dbl, So; sweet,
per half bb. S2.75; hard, per bbl So
Dressed Meats-Demand good; gu 1ply
| fair; veal, fancy, 8dS12c; veal medium
TIC; hogs, country dressed, 514G6e; milk
lambs, pelts off, 10Q12c.
Pcultry-Demand active: receipts only
fair; broiiers, per doz, $415; mixed chick
ems, Sc; hens. SC; turkeys, &c; ducks. fam
cy Sc; geese, 7c.
.Fish-Fair demand; pickerel, per lb, &c;
pike, per ID, SCI crcppies, per 10, 4Q5c;
frog legs, doz, 4QSc.