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Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1903-12-04
COINS WHIGH FAD TN.slH
Ioid fiece" Which Arc Rare and Curl
ous-some which COLLECTORS
Arc Anxious to Obtain.

Recent mention Of the disappearance
OF the $3.50 gold piece from circulation,
and the premium this coin commands ne
a cuTio has set many to rummaping IN
OLD pocketbooks and the bottoms OF cash
boxes and drawers In search of OCd or
ont-oi-Gatc coins. gays the pC~;lnLd Ore
gonian. Some have found n 5? so niece
but not many. The 81 piece. Crcc 1uIte
common but always n scr; rc curiosity
Is oitenor found. and mary have spcci-
mems OF the little gold COir rCp~r.s,utInr
p cents and so cents. which were mn,
fnlnt'd by the government ard prcbnbl,
nave not so much gold IN them as they
represent. They used 10 pass IS coIn. but
were never In general cIrcuIrtIon b.irp
so easily lost that they room became
scarce. Ono Of tho hauGsuros, coin
rcl's seen Is n $40 rold piCc5 L,--lrPth,
mint stamp Of 1899. II Is ]lurrtrihau tho
present $40 piece. The owrcr has I,
hunH In n band and wears II Ms n charm
on his watch chain. The OWL .?Ns h,
refused an Offer OF $50 for 'nIe relic
The old octaFonai $50 pieces were nuits
common In California In early dnys
when gold dust was largely used NJ r. cir.
cnlating medium. They w,rc made of
pure gold. and while they hrG not n,
elegant finish OF the gold coirs mIrt,d
ny the government I'm these dnvY. r,nry
stiil remember them as the haudromtst
coin they ever saw. Many people row
would consider them handsome on ne.
count Of the $50 In them.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1903-12-04
The Eagles Flew.

Several OF the Elko Eagles spread
their wings Saturday evening and flew
toward Carlin. Alighting at that place
they were met 10y the Curlin Eagles who
took them to their hall where five bug
yards were changed into full tledged
Eagles. After the lodge work was done
the Carlin Eagles took their visitors to
the Railroad Eating house where they
all sat down to a big eat prepared by
MIR. Llnebarger. About forty Eagles
pnrtook OF the good things and all
present pronounced the feed the hit OF
hes season.
After the catables were slowed away
speeches were made by several OF the
members. The p~lcasantest feature OF
this part Of the program was the pre-.
sentation Of a life membership certificate
to james Rutledge by tue President of
the Elko Aerie. The certificate had
been voted to the Judge on the quiet
and he was taken by surprise. He
pulled himself together, however, and
accepted the gift in a neat speech.
Tho Eagles returned Sunday well
pleased with the reception given them
by the members Of Carlin Aeric.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1903-12-04
The Weekly Independent.
'RIDAY .................DEc q. 1898
a roUan coMBISArIoS.

A Colon lawyer who arrived at New
York, to act as counsel for the Panama
Commission, says the Panamn Junta
consists OF a governing Board OF three,
This Junta win rule, he Gays, until the
National convention meets, which will
be in about two months, to adopt n
Constitution. IT is to be presumed that
there will be some show Of submitting
this instrument to the people for ratiti-
cation, and that a President and mem
bers OF u Panama Congress will at the
same time be elected. All thus will take
much time.
II is plain that the three WORTHLESS who
compose the Junta have no right to
make u treaty, still less to cede a strip Of
Panama territory to the United States
or any other nation. for canal or other
purposes. Tho Junta is a merely tenn
porary or provisional governing body,
entirely self constituted, and none Of its
acts will be binding upon the Constitu.
tional Government to be hereafter or.
gained.
Nobody can understand the situation
better than President Roosevelt and
Secretary Hay. But they also know
that while the new Panama canal treaty
is not valid the American Army and
Navy car make it good. The Admins.
tration relies upon Itself. God md Guns
to carry the thing through successfully.
What can Colombia do against such Il
combination US that? .-Bee.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1903-12-04
Nevada Alfalfa Sead,

The people OF California for some
years, depended upon Utah to furnish
them with alfalfa seed, says the Eureka
sentinel. but last year 7. II. johnson OF
Surprise valley shipped $4,000 pounds
OF alfalfa seed to Sacramento and other
points in Central California. The
superiority Of the Nevada product was
thereby demonstrated, and San Fran.
cisco and Sacramento bu! ers were in
Surprise Valley early this Fall
placing their orders. The grand total
Of their purchases in thai valley this
year amount to $50, OC0 pounds OF al,
falfa seed, and 10 cents per pound was
paid FOR most all ~ the +. ed sold.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1903-12-04
Mining Experiment Stu'Inn.

Senator K. j. Gamble Of South Da.
kota hns introduced in the U. S. Senate
Il bill to provide tor one mining expert
station in each OF tho States and
Territories, such stations to be under
the supervision OF the Secretary OF the
Treasury, who is by the provisions ~ the
bill. directed to equip such stations at
an expense Of $4,000 rach and to ap.
point for each sta;Ion md expert geo.
logist and Il competent chemist, Mt
salaries Of $4,000 and $1,000 per anuum
respectively, whose duties shall re Iuire
them to examine and repOrto Oh mineral.
bearing rock, clays and cements. max
ing analyses OF same, and furnish Ger
tiiicates rs to their contents at q nomi
nal charge. Tho aims md purposes Of
the measure are along correct lineF, but
to make the plan a success it should
have a distinct head in technical and
practical work, such rs the u. ). Geo
logical Survey, whose accomplishments
in economic geology and metallurry are
the most useful that we have toLny in
the public service so far as this industry
ls concerned.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1903-12-04

There are now confined within the
walls Of the State Prison more prisoners
than at any time within the past thirteen
years; or nearly twice rs many as were
here two years ago, says the News.
The number is constantly increasing
and III they have increasd in numbers,
they have been Of "a more vicious class
thhn ever before. Tins is doubtless due
to til. fact that II few years ago most Of
prisoners came f.om the mining camps
and were usually men who had suddenly
gone wrong under the inil dence OF drink
or Tor other reasons. but nov they are
made up largely Of Professional Grim
inals. 4 large number OF them have
served time in other states.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1903-12-04
Til Horrors or War.

Thore is, besides Il pleasure in order, Il
very real fear OF disorder. \ mob, h
fire or Il runaway horse arouse a sen.
satiou Of terror in the spectator quite
apart from their Potentially Of harm to
himself. Mere force ia not, rs il sup.
posed, tho last argument OF man; q
civilized war would have more terrors
Tor the stock jobb,r than the cottagcr
were it DOT for the threat of ungovcrned
force yelled behind the punctiliO OF
Christian fighting, We are mover quite
certain Of IN army. The disciplined bri.
gadc, which nowadays captures the
ercmy's capital IN tenderly MS it would
guard its own. has nevertheless, the same
badges On is buttons as those which
were touled with the rape OF San Sc.
bastian ind The murder OF Baxeilles; it
may drown its manner at any moment
in a torrent oil blood aud tears, md
Statesmen and others never forget the
fact. War is but the crust Of the vol
cano; fires nf unutterable horror hum
beneath; tho very perfection OF the dis
cipline which controls them is evidently
OF mans dread a; disorder. foi it is only
fear That Yields sustnongIy the fu, mace
doors.-Blackwopd
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1903-12-04
Ills Ground for Divorce.

y Salem, Mass, man thinks he has
had trouble enough to entitle him to
a divorce. 1t appears .lrnt his wife tore
his signs from his store, put into his tea
something hat made him i'll, threw hIs
clothes down stairs, filled his shoes with
cold vater. put refuse iE his overcoat
pocket, threw water over him rs he
went down stairs, put pepper in his bed
and made him sleep IN tho attic, wouli.
Mt mend his clothes, made him darn his
seeks md sew buttons on he shirts,
spat on his toast when he was getting
his breakfast, rocked Il squcaky chair
for hours at a'time to annoy him. put
grease IN his Sunday clothes. wouldn't
let him have II fire on the coolest even.
ings ? q TINT he often Ind to 90 to bed
Mt 3 p. m. to Keep warm. and finally site
rubbed II butcher knife over his neck
and threatened to blow out his
brains.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1903-12-04

Ageotdng to tho observations Of Il
Htl6l European dplomat Plus X hat
Violated another Iule OF rontiicul cti,
qaylte he latter hae prescribed that
tie occupant Of the chair OF st. Peter
should never make use OF a watch,
aud although Leo XIII had received
htmdmds Of watches, many Of them
adorned with jewels md Of great
value, he was always obliged when no
wished tn know the hour Of tho day 10
inquire for the Information from some
u Of tho prelntcs in aitendnncc. Plus
X, however, viii not hear OF any 70.
s'ric ions Of the Ryz ,ntino character
dnd persists in carrying ard in max.
~ frequent use OF the cheap uicklo
" atcb wlicl, was hiI inscparablo COM
piDion whcn he was agchbiatrop md
patriarch ~ Venice.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1903-12-04
Tho British and Foreign Biblc eocic

Tho British and Foreign Biblo society
supported last year IN mission work 6Sj
Christian Bible women, who live whero
only women can tako the Roppcl to their
secluded sisters. Thoy have read the
Bible 10 nm average Of 3S,GS4 women
zach week and have taught 2,iNi women
10 read for Themselves,
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1903-12-04
JOINT STATEMENT
Auditor and Treasurer of
ElkO County
Fur tho Quarter Ending March 81, 1908.

STATE OF NEVADA. l..
County OF ELKo.
AUDITORS OFFICE.
ELKo. Apr! 6. 1903.
To the Honorable Board of County
Commissioners Of Elko county, New:
GENTLEMES:-We herewith submit our
Qarterly Report Of the Finances of the
county for the quarter ending Mar. 81,
1903.
Respectfully submitted.
&. W. GROVER. Auditor.
a. @. ia SIEr. Treasurer.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1903-12-04

The new republic Of Panama 10 nearly
M large as tho e'0tc Of Indinnp, II
hasn't halt as many poets, though, says
tho Chicago Record.lIcrnld.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1903-12-04

DIARY,
Bnlanc,, ~ trc,u,ur, ....

The above balance standa to- the
credit ~ the vnrioua funds Ms per
rrCasurrr's Bnlanre Sheet. .ia,~i April
]. 1909.
r~rEtsURER's BALAHCE shEEr.
CH"h II treasury 70 the credit OF the
vMI"us funds. MAJ. 81. 1909:
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1903-12-04
BORN,

BELLo-At Beaver p~ostonice. Elko
county. Nevada, Nov. &c. 1903, to the
VITO OF L. f.. Bcllo, a daughter.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-11-13
ks giving.

Gov. McCullough's Thanksgiving
proclamation is model of brevity and
good sound sense. He says, leaving off
the red tape, frills, etc, at both ends
GAS has been done, for generations in
the past, so again this year, following
the hallowed custom of our forefathers
and in harmony with the feelings and
desires of our citizens and in full accord
with the proclamation of the president,
designate as day of Thanksgiving for
the people of this state, Thursday,
November 26.
''Let the people on that day, in COM
mon with the people of other states and
of the nation, render thanks to the
Giver of every good gift, tor the peace
that has prevailed during the year
throughout our borders; for the plenty
without stint, for the prosperity without
limit, that have filled the land for the
intellectual, the moral and spiritual
uplifting of the nation; for present
laden with earthly blessings and a future
that promises to eclipse the present"
A state exchange suggests that hunters
be required to take out license to hunt,
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-11-13
How Old is hnnie7

The following problem is exciting
wide interest in the best circles of Amer
lean society:
MARY is "a years old. Mary is twice
as old as Annie was when Mary was as
old as Annie is now. How old is
Annie?'
This seems very simple at first, but
the obvious explanation must be very
carefully scrutinized before it is ac-
cepted. Some of the very best author
tiles consider that Annie and Mary were
twins.
One of our most eminent mathema-
ticans says that Annie was thirty eight,
and there are many strong arguments
in favor of that view.
just hint: the best way to solve the
problem is said to be by algebrac for
mula, combined with some good arith-
matte. We caution our readers not to
get excited while trying to solve the
problem, as it interferes with the success
of the work.
Annie is said to be very sensitive
about her age.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-11-13
Mrs. E. 3. Whitaker Dead.

Jennie Patrick, wife of DR.. E. B.
Whitaker, died at Barre, Nov. 9Th after
long illness with a complication of
diseases,
She leaves a husband and one son,
Henry G. Whitaker of the Barre Tele-
gram. Mrs. Whitaker was born in
Hinesburgh SO years ago next month.
She graduated from Goddard Seminary
in the class of 1871 and was married in
1873 She resided in Hinesburgh until
1892 when the family moved to Rich
mond and in 1895 came to Barre to
reside.
The deceased was much loved by a
large circle of friends. She was an en-
thusastic worker in every good enter
prise even when suffering with
disease.
She was well know in the Vermont
Federation of Women's Clubs having
been president of that organization in
1901. The funeral was held Friday
at her late home, and the interment was
at Hinesburgh.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-11-13
Sound Talk.

The st. Adams Messenger is plying the
lash unremittingly and deservedly to
those men in its city guilty of polluting
young girls. 1t will have accomplished
a magnificent service if it clears that
city of its moral leprosy. Its latest
the 13-year-old Emery girl away where
she will stop talking. Punish this
youngster to the limit, Never mind her
tender years or the wretched envir-
onment in which she was reared that is
more than half responsible for her down.
fall. Behold, the manhood of st.
Adams, the strong men of the city, are
in danger from this brazen woman in
scarlet standing on tip-toe to see into
her teens. Away with her! Let the
bloodhounds of the law run her down
that these Josephs may not be forced
to part company with their coats to keep
pure. Let the august tribunal of JUS
tice sit in Solomonic deliberation upon
this friendless little girl and establish
by all the imposing proof of law the YER
dict of her shame. Never mind whether
this judicial determination of the loss
of virtue at 10 makes her an abandoned
woman for life Visit upon her the
awful vengence of the outraged majesty
of the commonwealth.
But what about the full-grown men that
sinned with her? o, let them hide their
old gray heads behind the same manly
excuse of ages past, 1.-THE woman gave
me and l did eat" 1t may be that this
is all that can legally be done in the
premises. 1t may be that on this occa-
sion as on too many others Justice is a
prisoner to the earth by the Liliputain
packthread of technicalities. But what
a travesty, what cruel mockery of the
spirit of twentieth century Christianity
that finds no recourse but to punish the
least responsible and let the only truly
wicked partners go scot free"
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-11-13

Mrs. Alice Moffatt of Sandgate, who
was indicted by the county grand jury
for attempting to poison her husband
and who has been out on 49, 900 bail, has
been surrendered by her bondsmen and
lodged in jail. Her bondsmen had an
idea that she was getting ready to leave
the State. Mrs. Moffatt is now in Jail
but expects to secure new bail soon.
One of the bail was her husband who
says he is certain that she never made
any attempt on his life. Joshua Mears,
who was convicted for completely in the
attempt is now serving term of eigh.
teen years in the State prison.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-11-13

Capt. Charles H. Burritt, who has
occupied the position of chief of the
mining bureau at Manila, has received
from Gov. Taft the appointment of judge
of the Court of First Instance, with
salary of $4,000 annually. Mr.. Burritt
has been a valuable servant of the
government and man popular among
the American residents of Manila. He
was born at Winhall, this state, and was
educated in the public schools, Burr &
Burton Seminary and Middlebury
college.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-11-13

Having settled the question whether
the word "obey" should be in the mar
riage service, to his satisfaction, the
editor of the st. Adams Messenger con-
tributes the following readable article on
familiar paragraph in most reports of
weddings:
Lead to the altar" A mere conces-
sion to appearances, the last bewitching
flutter of charming pretence before the
bride begins to run things herself. 1t is
part of the dramatic entities of spectacu-
lar church wedding that the bride shall
play the startled-fawn,, role on the way to
the altar. She is supposed to look the
part of the captured bride of tradition
and the comic opera stage, overcome by
pretty confusion and radiant with
maidenly bushes, as she spreads her
train carefully out behind her and
minces down the aisle toward the bash
full man in a spike-tail whose hands are
sweating through his kid gloves and
whose every intellectual fibre is straining
and Juggling away at hopeless paretic
of a memory that cannot tell whether
the ring is in the vest pocket or at home
on the bureau The bride may
be lied to the altar" but the groom is
led away from it ever after as long as
they both shall live. The groom says
his last II will at the altar. After that
it is Il wilt"
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-11-13
The Influence of The Youths Companion

The Influence of The Youths Companion.
The gospel of good cheer brightens
every page of The Youths Companion
Although the paper is nearly seventy
seven years of age, it does not look back
on the past as better period than the
present.
The Companion believes that the time
most full of promise is the time we are
living in, and every weekly issue reflects
this spirit of looking forward and not
back.
To more than half million American
families it carries every week its message
of cheer. Its stories picture the true
characteristics of the young men and
women of America. Its articles bring
nearly three million readers in touch
with the best thought of the most fam
Gus of living men and women.
The annual Announcement Number of
The Companion, describing the principal
features of The Companions new volume
will be sent to any address, Free.
The new subscriber for 1904 will re-
ceive all the issues of The Companion for
the remaining weeks of 1903 free from
the time of subscription; also The Com
panion Calender for 1904, Autographed
in twelve colors and gold.
THE YOUTHS COMPANION,
IA Berkeley Street. Boston, Mass.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-11-13

The futile Co., of Rutland, has in
press very valuable work, entitled
"The Vermont Justice and Public Off
GER" manuel of Vermont law relating
to civil and criminal business before
justices of the peace, and to the duties
of sheriffs, notaries public, town clerks,
selectmen, overseers of the poor and
various public offices, with numerous
practical forms, including all of present
utility found in the works of Judges Ak
ems and Bennett. 1t has been compiled
by Henry A. Hartman, Esq. clerk of the
Rutland county court and approved by
Chief Judge j. w. Rowell, of the Su-
preme Court, and is printed by authority
of the state of Vermont.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-11-13
DEAFNESS CANNOT BE CURED

by local applications as they cannot reach
the diseased portion OF the ear. There is only
one way to cure deafness, and that is by
constitutional remedies. Deafness is caused
by an inflamed condition OF the mucous lin
ing of the Eustachan Tube. When this tube
is inflamed you have rumbling sound OF i'm
perfect hearing, and when ii is entirely
closed, Deafness is the result, and unless the
Inflammation can be taken out and this tube
restored to its normal condition, hearing
will be destroyed forever; nine cases out of
ten are caused by Catarrh, which is nothing
but an infamed condition of the mucous sur
faces.
We will give One Hundred Dollars for any
case OF Deafness Caused by catarrh) that
cannot be cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Send
for circulars, free.
F. J. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, o.
Sold by Druggists, 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-11-13

Pity the poor editors There are no
less than two fair haired, bright eyed
girls after the Bennington Banner man
all because he spelled the name of one
Edythe and the other Edith. Both were
wrong. He says he shall stick close to
initials hereafter.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-11-13
NOTE AND CONN ENT.

We heartily congratulate Mr.. George
H. Howard on securing the appoint
ment of Railroad Commissioner Water
bury Record.
That is the right spirit. Bro. White
hill would have liked this office and was
an unsuccessful candidate, but he is not
the man to be soured by the loss of any
office. He is too good a newspaper man
to try for any office. Stick to your own
and make it better week by week.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-11-13
DR.. Creene's
NerVura

the worlds greatest tonic, with
good results. The words Of
such a man, a sincere son Of
the church, and respected and
beloved by his people, give
confidence.
The Rev. FIR. Goulet says,
81 desire to recommend
Dr. Greene's Nervura blood and
nerve remedy for dyspepsia and
sleeplessness. 1t has been used
for that with very beneficial re-
suits, and it gives me great
pleasure to thus publicly an
nounce the benefits DR.. Greene's
Nervura has conferred upon my
self and my friends. My per-
mission is freely granted to
pub sh this letter"
Druggists throughout the
United States recommend and
sell DR.. Greene's Nervura.
DR.. Grsene's advice is free,
Write to "a Temple Place,
Boston, Mass.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-11-13

The editor of the Burlington News
would have the name of Rock Dunder
changed to Rock Reggie. That name
alone would be sure to shipwreck any
mariner on Lake Champlain.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-11-13

The people of East Barnard are kick
ing vigorously against their three new
rural free deliveries. They must be just
a-leetle-sot in their ways, up there. A
certain degree of "sotness" is proof
against the encroachments of progress,
helpful though they may be.-Brattle-
boro Reformer.
The people are right They gain
nothing and lose postoffice, a daily
stage, carrying not only mail but passen-
gers, express and bundles from the local
stores at South Royalton. This is a case
where no rural free delivery is needed.
Put this route where it is needed-in
some other town in Vermont.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-11-13

Ex-Governor Goodell, of New Hamp-
shire, has placed the name of every male
in his town ON the black list and notified
the saloons not to sell to them. Even
his own name is on the list
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-11-13

If ever there was a case of "big head"
brave deed, he has given continuous
performance in blunders," and now
wants to run for Congress.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-11-13

Sam Parks has been convicted and
sentenced to three years in Sing Sing.
He is said to have resigned his position
as walking delegate. Now let the trust
men who used Parks as tool be sent up
for ten years each.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-11-13

Rutland has suffered from sundry and
divers troubles during the past two years,
but the latest, plague of skunks within
the city limits, causes the most alarm.