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The Elbert County tribune., 1903-02-05
Must Keep Their Promises.

Barnum would have hard sailing
down in Mexico. The Latin races do
not have the love for humbngs that is
characteristic of Anglo-Saxons. II the
American is ''bilked" he enjoys seeing
his neighbor go against the same
game but that is not true OF Mexican
II man advertises an attraction that
falls to produce it exactly as adver-
tised he gets into serious trouble in
Mexico. Theater-goers Insist on hav-
ing all performances up to specifica-
tions and go out Of their way to see
the managers punished who attempt to
defraud the public. The sphere of the
press agent is limited in that country.
Many managers who are not familiar
with the customs and laws OF Mexico
have found themselves behind the bars
because they posted paper picturing
acts which were not reproduced faith
fully.
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-02-05
Had the Knot safely Tied.

Mr.. and Mrs. James Brazis, living
nearly KingAsher. Ok. were married
three times in the same day, and prob
ably hold the record. Then went to
Kingfisher to get married and after
getting license were united by the
old Probate judge, s. E. Sanders. The
groom thought that perhaps 1t might
be well If j. NJ. Graham. Probate Judge
elect. should also perform the cere-
mony. so Mr.. Graham frightened up the
nuptial knot. The bride still had a
lingering doubt as to the legality of
either marriage and the services of a
clergyman were called into requisi-
ton. After the third ceremony MIR.
and Mrs. Brazis went home.
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-02-05
Hiqh Authority on Art.

the highest living authorities on art.
is rs. He was born at Nottingham.
and there received his earliest educa-
ton. He studied art in Paris and is an
honorary member OF nearly all the
academies OF fine arts in Europe. From
1859 to 1869 he was superintendent of
art collections at the South kensing-
ton museum and originated the system
of loan collections whereby works sf
art are circulated through the prov
inces. From 1882 to 1891 he was sur
veyor OF pictures to the crown.
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-02-05
Between Two Fires.

An American who was accorded an
interview recently with Won Brlow.
the German statesman. found him in
a detected mood. He was bewalling
the woes of German manufacturers
The American quoted statistics show
ing the value of Germany's exports to
the United States. why" said he.
1--WE import 5000 tons of toys every
year" "Yes." said Won Bulow. but
when the children receive the toys
they credit them to Santa Claus and
when they are old enough to give us
the credit they don't care for toys"
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-02-05
RELIcs oil DARKER Times.
Ignorance In Many Forms stIlI Works
Mischief.

All England has been indignant at
the crime and at tho insufficient pun
ishment OF mother who punished her
daughter brutally for bad habit"
Almost every one can remember such
an illustration OF Furnishing children
for being III which occurred in his
neighborhood or family during his
childhood. The fact arouscs the
thought that the old-timo punishments
OF the insane, Of the aged, etc, are by
no means pest. To every oculists
Office are frequently brought the pitt
able victims of stupid school teachers
who are still often Furnishing children
for the astigmatIsm. myopia or hyper
opia which has prevented them from
seeing figures on the blackboard or
from studying diligently. or from being
as bright-minded as the teacher wishes.
We know Of one railway superintend-
ent who panishes his men who are
growing presbyopic by discharging
them II they wear glasses. One won
ders II the detestable superstition of
the evil eye, and the horrible punish
mont inflicted on its supposed posses
sor. has not arisen because OF strabis-
mus.-American Medicine
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-02-05
A peculiar PhIIanthropIst.

Tip" in the New York Press tells
OF peculiar philanthropist who has
been doing his good work regularly for
undertaken about once month and
asks for the unpaid funeral bills. II
he can buy for City cents on the dol
lar he does so; If for seventy-five he
does SO; II for ninety he does so. II
he is asked to pay in full he does SO.
The undertaken is required to send
receipt in full to the debtors. but with
out mentioning the name OF the one
who paid the bill. The philanthropist
understands well the hard strain It is
for the poor to bury their dead de-
Gently, and knows the rapacity of the
undertaken.
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-02-05
Parrots as AdvertIsers.

A London Instructor of parrots
makes speciality of training them
to be advertisers. They are taught SO
that whenever they see anyone enter
a shop they say. Have you tried So
and-So's Milk Porridge?'" or Hair
Restorer?" or whatever the commo-
dity is. The parrots cage. bearing
label advertising the patent commo-
dity stands on the shop counter. and
the bird ''puffs" the article all day
long, for he has been purposely taught
nothing else. Some of the, mammoth
food manufacturing firms have bought
several of these advertising parrots.
and lend them out to the shops that
pun their particular specially.
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-02-05
a NATION OF AppLn.EArERs.
American People Heavy Consumers Of
the Succuicnt Fruit


The latest estimate places the total
number OF apple trees of bearing age
in the United States at something over
two hundred millions. This is nearly
three trees to every person. These
trees yield more than one hundred
and seventy-fve million bushels. Not
all these apples are consumed 7t
home. for in years OF full crop more
than three million bushels go abroad
Yet, the apples kept at home are more
than two bushels for every adult and
child. We are a nation OF apple-eat-
ers. This fact may not be to our cred
II. however. when we remember that
n good part OF all these apples are
Ben Davis and other kinds that re-
fined and cultivated taste would not
choose for Its dessert. Yet probably
half our people never raise an apple;
and OF the half who do raise them, but
small percentage grows for market;
and OF those who grow for market.
only part make profit from the
business. Yet there is money In ap-
pie rowing.-Country Life in Amer
lea.
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-02-05
Last Phase Of Sensation.

Ernest schilling. the coachman who
created a sensation years ago by elop-
ing with the daughter OF Millionaire
Morosini. has returned to his old voca-
ton and is now coachman for doctor
in Astoria. N. Y. After their elope-
ment the young couple went to live in
poor quarter of New York city, the
husband becoming n car conductor.
Seven months of this kind of life was
enough for Mrs. Schiiling. who quietly
disappeared one day. Her husband
has never seen her since. After q
lengthy period of living in retirement
the wife returned to her fathers
home.
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-02-05
GIFT That MADE TROUBLE.
Unfortunate Meeting Probably Cause
for Family Feud.

''N~>'f'9 '~~~'S
for Family Feud.
When the tall lady in the sealsiin
coat entered the car the short. jolly
woman who was sitting near the enc
instantly became all smiles.
1t was only a minute before thes
were hard at 1t, telling all about thet
Christmas gifts.
changing something?" said the tail
one. motioning to a parcel the other
held in her lap.
Yes" was the reply; something
some one sent me, don't know who.
and as don't like 1t am going to
change It, Isn't 1t homely? l never
wear black. anyway" and in a second
she had the bundle opened and its con-
tents exposed to the eyes of her com
panion.
The tall lady said never word for
a full moment. Then with glance
that would have frozen boiling water.
she remarked. haughtily, 81 sent that
to YOU"
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-02-05
Deafness Cannot 30 Cured

by local applications. an they cannot reach the
diseased portion Of the ear. There is only ono
way to cure deafness. and that is by consti-
tutionnl remedies Deafness Is caused by an
Eustachnn Tube. When this tube Is infinmed
you have rumbling sound or imperfect hear
Ing. and wher 1t IS entirely closed deafness is
the result, and unless the Inflammation can be
taken out ard this tube restored to Its normal
condition. hearing will be destroyed forever
nine eases out OF ten are caused by cntarrh
which is nothing but an infiamed condition OF
the mucus surfaces
We ~ill give One Hundred Dollars for any case
OF Deafness tcnuscd by catarrh) that cannot
be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure Send for
circulars. free
Sold by Druggists. 55c-
Hall Is Family pills are the best
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-02-05
LIzard.ea,ehIna il New orleans

Nearly half the boys in New Orleans
are catching lizards and making good
pocket money by doing so. The price
started at twenty-five cents hundred
and the dealers found many boys Will
ing to catch them at that figure: but
the price has lately gone up to fifty
cents brndred. They are wanted by
a San Francisco man who expects to
make the lizards useful by catching
the insects which are hurting the
fruit In California.
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-02-05
peeullarlty Of the letter 4o.n

A firm which was sued In the West
minister tEngland) county court re-
Gently for the price of a sign defended
the case on the ground that the 20"
in their name was smaller than the
other letters. 1t was proved by
measurement. however, that 1t was a
sixteenth of an inch larger. allowance
having been made for the fact that.
owing to an optical illusion, the letter
20" always looks smaller than the
neighboring letters. Judgment was
given for the sign makers.
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-02-05
Typewrltlns Telegraph Apparatus.

The Steljes typewriting telegraph.
rs used by the London police. is an
apparatus for sending a message sim
ultaneously and in typewriter charac-
ters to several places at once. The
battery is a powerful magnet. and the
parts are actuated by springs. The
operator at one end touches the keys
representing the letters and figures.
at the same time turning handle
and the message is received and
printed automatically by all the re-
cording Instruments on the circuit.
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-02-05
How DJoev cannon chews Gum

Congressman Cannon is not an ha-
bitual gum chewer, but when he does
indulge his performance is simply as
founding. One stick of the stuf lasts
him about a couple of minutes. or un-
til the sweetness has begun to disap-
pear. Then he throws it away and
takes another. so that the ordinary s.
cent package never lasts him more
than quarter of an hour. When 1t is
all gone Uncle joe generally bites
on fresh chew of tobacco and takes
genuine comfort.
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-02-05
IN NO HURRY TO WORK.
Young Man Had Faith in the Ability Of
His Father.

Judge Morgan ]. oBrien of New
York was recently chatting with
Harvard student. a son OF prominent
business man and close friend OF
the judge. about his career at college.
The youth complained that. owing to
his "naltry allowance of but $4,000
year" he was getting heavily in debt.
The Judge condoled with him and then
remarked:
81 suppose after you are graduated
you intend to enter into business?"
well. no judge" replied the young.
ster; mot as long as father has his
health"
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-02-05


Read how to cure the kidneys and
keep them well.
Mrs. James Beck OF 3fi West
Whitesboro street. Rome, N. Y. says:
Il was troubled with my kidneys for
eight or nine years: had much pain in
my back; as time went on | could
hardly endure IT.: l could not stand
except for few moments at time; 1
grew weak and exhausted. could not
even do light housework, let alone
washing and ironing; could not stoop
or bend; my head ached severely; |
was in pain from my head down to my
heels; centering In the kidneys II was
a heavy, steady. sickening ache;
could not rest nights. and got up morn
ings weak and tired. l thought was
about done for, when l saw Doan's
Kidney Pills advertised for kidney
complaints, and got them at Broughton
& Graves drug store. Within a week
after commencing their use | began to
improve. and from that time on rapidly
grew better, used FIVE boxes in all
and was cured. | have recommended
Doan's Kidney Pills to many others,
and my case ought to convince the
most skeptical sufferer to give them a
fair trial"
A FREE TRIAL OF this great kidney
medicine, which cured Mrs. James
Beck, will be mailed on application to
any part of the United States. Ad-
dress Foster-Milburn Co.. Buffalo, N.
Y. For sale by all druggists. Price.
80 cents per box.
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-02-05
Women Guard Railroad crosslno.

In France there are 1919 women
employed as gatelSeepers at the rail-
road crossings. They get very small
pay, but the railroads provide each one
with house and small garden patch
rent free. These women work every
day in the year. They may not leave
their posts for day off. even on Sum
days and holidays. and their working
days are from fifteen to eighteen hours
long.
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-02-05
DIR. COFFEE
Discovers Remedies That Restore
Sight to Blind People.

DR.. W. o. Coffee, n noted oculist, 3o0 Good
Block. Des Moines, Iowa. has discovered med
icines for the eyes that people can use at home
and cure Cataracts. Scums, Granulated Lids,
Ulcers or Blindness and restore sight
Dr. Coffee has published IN S0-page book on
Eye Diseases which he will send Free to every
reader of this paper. This book tells how TO
prevent old sight and make weak eyes strong.
Write Dr. Coffee today for his book.
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-02-05
Germans VIII Leave Russia.

A thousand families OF German col
onists In Russia. especially in the
south and west. are preparing to em-
igrate. A recent enactment forblds a
German colonist to buy more than $50
acres Of land, although Russians and
Poles in the same neighborhood may
buy without limit.
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-02-05

First Hunter-I can shoot more crows
than you. Second Hunter-You always
could beat me growing.
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-02-05

He-l am afraid i have made an awful
big fool of myself over you. She-Yes
you have fulfilled my utmost expecta-
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-02-05

MEN live longer out here than in the
crowded cities. don't you think so?"
wall. stranger" replied RattlesnalSe
Pete. that very often depends on how
quick they air with a gun"
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-02-05

First Tramp-The richest man in Amer
lea is baldheaded and has dyspepsia
Second Tramp-Here's our chance, You
sell him your hair and III do his attn
fer i'm.
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-02-05

It's because of their true merit tina
head scent cigar.
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-02-05

Hereafter when there is a ''rumor II
the air Marconi will be pretty sure e
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-02-05

II Is best to take time by the forelock.
but most of us are fortunate when We
can grab hold OF the back hair and hang
on for keeps.
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-02-05

FITS rermancnt tly Cured nts nervousness aftsi
first day use Of DIR. kiinss Great Nerve Restorer.
send Tor FREE s2.OO trial bottle and trsatise-
Dn r. II. KLINE. Ltd. sci Arch St. Philadelphia. Pa
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-02-05

Bullhead 5-cent cigar. II you have
smoked one you know how good they
are II you have not. try one
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-02-05

Invaiids should be sent to Md. and
tramps TO Wash. Send all the pretty
girls to Me.
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-02-05

A combination of the leading barrel
makers has been effected and an effort
will be made to recooperate the business
along Its lines.
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-02-05

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing syrup.
For children eething softens the gums re1aeet In
nasumation, aiays pain wind collie 25c abotie
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-02-05

Piso's Cure ia the best medicine wo ever used
for all affections of tho throat and iungs.-wA
o. EsDsLEY. vanburen. Ind. Feb. 10. 1900
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-02-05

Biggs-what sort OF a meal Is a meal
"a Ia carte Jiggs-I spose 1t means
that n feller gifts q CARLOAD
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-02-05

II smoking interferes with your work.
"quit worklng''-and smoke Baxter :
Bullhead-s-cent cigar
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-02-05

Many n woman has discovered by ex-
perience that Il rich man may be a poor
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-02-05

Don't you think the office should seek
the mani" YES" the candidate an
swered; 1T would save me tremendous
amount OF work and worry IL IT would
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-02-05

A man named Bird has been sentenced
to the penitentlary. The jury found that
he had been robin.
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-02-05

NOT A FISH STORY.
Baxters Builhead cigar as as good a Sc
rmoke as you can find.
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-02-05

Man proposes and woman sues him for
breach OF PROMISE
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-02-05

"Mild7,. Well should say so-Bax-
as you like: they won't hurt you
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-02-05
Rheumatism Positively cured.

A simple remedy which renders the dis
ease impossible. and as unfailing as fate
In Its cure. Send at once 25 cents for rec
ipe. Prescription Co.. Box 253. Denver.
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-02-05

ANY one can dye with PUTNAM
FADELESS DYE; no experience re-
quired.
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-02-05

Stops the Cough and
Works on tho Cold
Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. Price &c
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-02-05
WOMEN suFFra

Hard TO attend to daily
duties with a back that
aches like the toothache.
A woman's kidneys give
her constant trouble.
Backache is the first
warning of sick kidneys.
and should never be
neglected.
Urinary disorders an
noy, embarrass and worry
womanklnd.
Dangerous dia-
betes. dropsy and "A;
Bright's disease &c
are sure to follow
10 st.a Ir4Iantfa rr1 ---f-
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-02-05

this and Billion Dollar
Grass are the two most
wonderful grasses of the
century. BROMUB pro-
dncert tons and Billion 3
urnss IL tons Of hay and
lots ana lots Of pasturags
besides, per acre Grows
wherever soil fs found
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-02-05
5Ot0rOeQ
$1,000 Tor hoo

50. 80 and up . barrel.
!, COO. 900 bus. eiegantseed.
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-02-05

Hj We wfsh you % Try our
Aagreat farm seeds, hence
~ oner TO send 10 farm seed
+ samples. Nacaroni whsaf,
H Teo-inte, Rape. Giant
4 Glover. hpcltx. etc, fworth
$40 to get . stnrt) with eur
grsAfcataiog.for loo postage.
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-02-05
S&Ak335zsS
1esrdIess Barley
10th Century Oats

yieldlng for Nr-J.E. Wells,
Orleans Co. N. Y. .f1l bu per
acre Doe. wellsv'rywh'rs
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-02-05

Sold by Druggists. 55c-
Halle Family Pills are the best
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-02-05

The oat MARVEL producing
RIO 10 500 bus. per acre.
The U. :. Ag. Department
sllsSAlfer'sSeed Oats the
best. That Pays,
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-02-05

Victoria Rape
makes n possible to grow
hogs- sheep and cattle ~
a cost OF but 1c . h. mar
velously prolific, d oes veil
everywhere That Pays
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-02-05

Golden Gate Corn.
i, iNev 800 bush els per acre,
truly q wouderfu1vArfety.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1903-02-28
Public Sentiments

Are conundrums; 10 are the reduced
prices at NJ. Hofman's. There is no
advantage in purchasing a cheap ar
ticle, but when a good article can be
bought for a song, hang on, for if you
don't, your neighbor will.
Now is the time when a blanket or
a quilt feels good. two feel better of
the ordinary quality but N Of my
Al quilts keeps anyone snug.
A permanent cure for "cold feet" are
nv Atwood or cashmere hose for
ladies and gentlemen. Anything can
be had in the line Of cold fighting
apparel for both sexes. Your attention
is especially called to the full line of
mackintoshes and rain coats, which I
carry. They keep the wet out and the
warmth in.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1903-02-28
ABOUT MINES
AND MINERS
First and Second Hand News of
An Important Nevada
Industry

Superintendent H. Smolt of Butte,
Mont, has resumed work on the Blue
stone mines, near Yeringtop.
Messrs. Miller and Coleman heavy
capitalists of Springfield, Mass, are
in Reno looking over the mining pos
sibilities of the Steamboat properties.
Sinclair, O'Brien, Stewart and Lee,
owning a group Of claims eight miles
north of Pactolus, near Butler, have
organized the Sierra Vista G. M. Co.
J. w. Langley and Miss M. L. Elm
ger Of Salt Lake City have bought the
T. ]. Breen & Co. group Of fifteen
claims in Ray district, near Butler,
for $500
The Lincoln group of fourteen
claims, near Eureka, has been bonded
by w. H. Tibbals of Salt Lake for
$50, 900. The lodges carry silver, gold,
copper and lead, and deelopment will
begin this month.
In the Glasgow & Western Cos
mine at Cherry Creek last week the
cable broke and the cage dropped 400
feet in the main shaft. c. Karbstein,
who was on the stage, had his legs
and seeral ribs broken.
The cost of power, as furnished by
the Truckee River General Electric
co. to the mines on the Comstock
Lode, is 81 per horse power per month,
based on continuous service. The saw
ing is over go per cent, as steam costs
s21 per horse power per month, says
the Record.
That the current year will mark a
revival in Nevada mining industry
that will far excel any former one
in the history of the State, is evidenc-
ed by the fact that scarcely a day
passes without the announcement
through exchanges of the investment
of foreign capital for the development
of it's mineral resources.-Report.
The Southern Nevada mill, neal
Searchlight, has resumed after a shut
down of seven weeks for alterations.
A 2S-horse power crude oil engine was
put in. The company will erect in
Marvel, San Bernardino county, CAL,
an IL, 000-gallon storage tank for oil.
The main shaft on the Blossom is
down 375 feet. An electric plant is
being installed to furnish power for
the pumps and for lighting.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1903-02-28
Suits That Fit

Are made to order by e. Reinhart &
Company. They are tailored In the
east, strictly to measure and the GUS
toner Is not Obliged to take them II
they are not satisfactory in every way.
Ladies' tailoring In made q speciality.
The spring sample books have ar
rived. II.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1903-02-28

A meal ticket at Mrs. Frye's res
taurant is a gilt-edged investment If
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1903-02-28

Mrs. Frye's restaurant serves the
best meals in Winnemucca. If
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-02-03
"A BOT TOM
OF CALENDAR
Lies Salem Charter Bill Awaiting
ITS Turn.
Adylees soy ii Has Never Been Be
fore the House.
WIN be Fought Bitterly In both
Branches.
lies Salem Charter Bill Awaiting


The Telegram is In receipt of re.
liable private advices which contra.
dict reports sent out from Charleston
as to the progress Of the Salem charter
matter before the Legislature.
Former reports said that the com
mittee to which 1t had been referred
had voted unanimously in fayorof the
charter. Itnow appears that a mere
majority of the committee recon-
mended that it pass. 1t appears that
the bill did not pass its second read
ing as wassreported but that an unsnc.
cessfnl attempt was made to getiit up
out of the regular order. 1t has never
been before the House and has not
passed Its first reading even. It lies
atthe foot Of the calendar awaiting
its turn. 1t is stated that the bill
will not pass the house without q very
bitter fight. There will also be oppos
sition to it in the senate.