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Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1906-07-20

In answer to question whether he
was BIptiit or Atheist W. &. Brann,
who WIS master ot the Kings English,
once wrote the following lines:
Il belong to no particular cult OF
creed, but do know beyond the per-
adventure Of doubt that tho mighty
universe is not without Il master. His
origin is beyond my comprehension;
cannot nnderIt md the creation; how
then can | comprehend the Creator?
| know nothing OF the future, spend no
time speculatlng upon it am over.
whelmed hy the past and at death grip
with the present. Al the grave God
draws the line between the cternities
Never has living man lifted the veil OF
death and looked beyond. Revealed
religion was not born Of reason or
nursed by knowledge; it is tho child OF
love, Of pain. and lives bet ween the rosy
breasts of hope. There is Deity. /
have felt His presence and hsarl Eis
voice. hR'e been cradled in Ills robe.
All thnt is or ever will be. is but the
Visible garment Of God. Seek uot to
know "f Ills plans or purposes. ask
no written covenant with Col, for He is
my father; trust Him without reqpir.
ing priests or prophets tn endorse His
note. As write my little son awalses
and comes cropping through tho darkness
to my door. lie sees the light shining
through the transom, returns to his
little bed, and lies down to drenm. lie
knows tlint beyond tire light nia father
keeps watch, and asks no more
Through athousnnd celestial transome
streams the light Of God. Why should
fear the sleep Of DEATH the unknow
terrors Of the starless night waves of
River StyxY Why should fear tho
sleep Of death, with assurance from lips
OF men that tile wisdom, love and power
of my heavenly Father will not fail?"
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1906-07-20

Kansas mas had hard luck with hel
senators. One committed suicide, one
resigned years ago to escape expulsion
one was defeated for recollection by evi
dence TINT he was buying votes, aud
sill another had his slcc ion iuvestignt
cd by senate cU,umI,irr. which re.
ported that bribery III his interest w;sa
proved, bu: 1t was not clear ,lras he was
Il inriy In tie bribery nor enough votes
bought IL Lffcct tine r..;li. An now
there Is Burton. For ii state that boasts
OF more churches and schools per capit a
than any ":lier state, and smaller per
centage OF foregn-horn tIinn most
states have, Kansas has moi es,abiished
an cnviabie record in sensatori-! seics:
tioDs. s.-Philadelph:a Record. - g..
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1906-07-20

Tho members OF EIko Lodge No. /;
a. F.& a. NJ. held appropriate service:
at their llan this morning over their
late brother James Brain. At the con.
clusion of these services, the MasOue
marched TO the residence OF the deceased
and joined the vestry. Woman's Guild
aud representatives. OF Elko Lodge, No
10, Knights OF Pythias, who acted as
pail bearers. and escorted the remains
10 tho Episcopal church.
Tho church was filled with sympathiz.
ing fricnis aud neghbors md the
services wero simple and brief, in keep.
ing with the transformations lilo Of the
inhnimatc form in tho casket. Rev
Pcrcival s. SmithC read the funeral
service OF the Episcopal church and the
choir enng appropriate hymnp.
At the conclusion OF tho services the
caskOL was borne to the henrso and
taken to tho cemetery, followed by q
long line II cnrriages mud people or
foot Hero the burinl service was per
formed and tho remains OF one OF Elko'l
pioneer business men woro laid away tC
sleep until tho trumpet sounds on the
morning OF tho Resurrection day.
Mny his sleep 10 ns peaceful ns hi
lilo wns honorable aud upright. Anc
may those who mourn gain consolation
from the thought TINT their loved on,
LETT behind tho record of M unlnrnishet
life.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1906-07-20

That the Wushoe Indians cannot be
classrd mmorg the vanishing tribes, the
following incident will attest: s.-
At an Indian camp IN tie western
part of the valley. where several dusky
families are living, seven papooses were
recently born during single night.
No attempt has been made at COM
putting the number Of little strangers
who hare arrived dt the same camp at
odd times and in smaller numbers, but
in the light of the above event it. is safe
to Sly that the WasIor is here to stay.
While mcst Of the tribcsmcn express
themselves us not being surprised at
this extraordinary, addition to their
band, yet some OF the more skcptical
ones are wondering whether it was a
visit or an attack by the stork.- Gard!
ncrville Record. Courier.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1906-07-20

In vi!w of recent IN for mntiun broug ht
out. 1t is surprising that couditio,s at
tEc packing houses were not long ago
known 10y the peoTic, or at least 10y the
fedora! authorities. II dcvelopru III the
proceedings III Washington tho other
day that there have been employ cd
s;eadily III the stock ards nf Chicago
lSI government inspectors, or agants,
and in the whole country 7Sl, whose
duty 1t has been to examine the ami
mails bought for slaughter, and the
meats and other products shipped' by
the packing houses, all under the Iii.
rec;iou of the secretary Of agriculture.
They may not have been required To re-
port specifically in regard to the treat.
ment Of the by-prOducts sold in this
country, but il they could sec, smell and
hear they inust have known what was
taking place, and it was clearly the ir
duty to inform their superior at Wish.
mgtOn, at least 'Hbout the conditions.
Madison Wis., Journal. 49, .,..
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Elko. Nevada. Friday, July 20, 1906

entire division. Every State, indeed,
except California, had more extensive
tiluica III 1896 than III 1905, and had it
not been for CuIif0rn rnia the geueral
showing of the division for 1906 would
have berD worse than that for 1873.
California shows "a decrease Of lO2 in
the number nf failures. nnd falling
oil Of SJG0,OGO III The totnl liabilities
Nevada's increase .'ih Liabilities was
SOOU, while the nwmhcr ~ failures was
the same, live, i'll both selrs.
Iii" nation at large, accurIin. y, the
''rort. did not make ~ gooi record
III 1885, us III lgc5 There is uu increase
"f nhont s1,OO0,0J) III Liabilities and 100
III failures.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1906-07-20

Word comes to DeLamar that the
remnins OF a man was found at Laughing
spring the other day by two pr0spectors
who happened thnt way, and indications
showed TINT the man had not been dead
more than three or four days a small
pack consisting OF blanket, piece Of
canvas and supplies in dicated tliut tho
man was prospector. Fresh burro
tracks wore soen, but the animal was
nowhere to DO found. There was
nothiug on the corpse to recognize who
it had been in liie, but in the pack was
found roll of location notices and a
bundle Of lend pencils, which establish.
ed the fact that the man had been nm
lionosit9) prospector. and willing to
claim his share Of tho earth. .
Laughing spring is located in Groome
district, IN the vicinity OF the Concep.
ton mine, which las not been worked
for at least twenty-five years and de
.rivos its nlhlc from the fact Tint during
The wnrn we I.hcr tie wntcr is filled
with inmate .tadpolee, which arc
not visible to tic naked eye, TN.
Ill Il person tntcs n cup sni water TO
drink, when the little wigglcrs can DO
30 N 10y person with strong eye, but
ndigtmgu;shab!c to a person with i'm.
perfect sight. Mnny of the wanderers
passing that way lie Hat on The ground
to drink. aud swallow tadpolCs and all,
which, on going down tho throat keep
wigglinR, and generally cause person
to laugh, bnt when thc little tadpolcs,
which do not nlways 90 down with the
water, cling to the side OF person g
throat, keeping up II constant wiugling
frequently cnuso tho unfortunate 10 go
into hystetical laughter. From this
thoro have been four men buried from
laughter, and the body recently found
makes the nth. Hence the name
Laughing spring is derived. 70, In
what more appropriate manner can a
person enter tho KmRdom OF Heaven
than passing through tho gate viii, a
hearty laugh. .--C Calicnte. Lode Express.
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Volume II
s"iId Insurance Companies.

In the ferry building in San Franclsc CT
d list of Tie insurance computes that
iutcHd tu pay dollar-ior dollar on theiI
losses. aud moi try Ia take refuge behind
some c.an 70 50 that they will not have
1" pay their just obligations, has beci
posted i! woull be well for the people
OF E-"L'lt To look over their insurance
Oliclrs and SEE whether or not they ar,
III :.rr companies which have proven
the u-civr' homo rHblc, or the com panie.,
which come under ifr.rcnt healing
The list folloAs:
Aetna.
American Central
AmcricgI OF Newark.
Atlas Oi London.
California Insurance Compnny.
Citizens III 81. Louis.
Connecticut.
Continental.
Er=!i b. h.Ameiican Underwriters.
l!.r;:D,d.
Home Of New York.
lhsTr .nse Cnmpnny OF North Am-
eIICH.
Kings County.
i.ivcrp"ol aud London aud Globe.
!. 'udon and Lrncashlrc
Ion ION Assurance Company.
Manchester.
Mercantile OF Boston.
Michigan.
Nav IL liunpshirc.
NcS York Underwriters.
Nov Xsa,and.
Niagara lnsur Ince Company.
Northern Assurance Of London.
North British and Mercantile.
Orient OF Hartford.
Pelican OF New York.
Phoenix Of London.
Queen OF New York.
Roynl Of Iiverpool. ...
ST. Paul.
Springfield.
State Of Liverpool.
san Of Llverpo OIL
Teutonia.
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SIx NI0ntIia EnIInrc.

Tho report Of Il. q. Dunn & Co. on
failurce for the Iirst aix months oi 1906,
with comparison Of the came period in
1905, hns just been issued. Tho report
OF tho division known ns tho Pacific
Stntes. including Utah, Idaho, Nevada
Arizonza. Washington, Oregon, Calitor
MIA aud AIaska, il especially interesting.
II Ia n notc@yorthy Fac, tina, California,
in spite Of Tie Sun francisco dsai ter
mahce the best financial showing in tho
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STATE OF ONO. orrr or TOLEDO , .


FRANK j. CHENEY makes oath that he
Is tho senior partner Of the firm Of +. j.
CHENEY 4 CO., doing business In the CITY
OF Toledo, County and State aforesaid,
and that said firm will pay tho sum OF
ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS Tor each
and every case Of Catarrh that cannot
be cured by tho Use OF HALLS CArARRu
CunE. FRANK J. CHENEY,
Sworn to before Inc aud subscribed
in my presence, thus 9Th day Of Deccm.
bor, a. D.. 1886. \. W. GLEASON,
lsEAtl Notary Public.
Halle Cutarrh Cure Ia taken In b.
ternRlly and acts directly on tlie blood
and inucouc surfaces oi tho eystcm.
Send for testimonials free.
F.J CnnSEY & Co, Toledo, ..
SOLD by all Deuggiste, 75c.
Take Halls Family Pills Tor consti patton
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1906-07-20

"JOhnny," asked tho teacher. show
much is seven times niuc?-
81 don't remember"
"Who discovered American"
II did kpow, but | forget.
"What IN mn iallmdsf" ..t
al don't remember"
"You don't rcmcmbcr! Take ,our
seat cir. You'Il never amount to my
thing in this world"
But hc did. lie is now drawing 49,.
600 por ycar IA chict forgotten t1r u
large corpora d'ioo. ..-L)uisvillo Courier
journal.
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The New Arithmetic.

10 mills make ono trust.
10 trusts make one combine.
10 combines make one merger.
10 mergers make orc magnaic,
| magHaic makes all the money.
M on,rcnl Star.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1906-07-20

John Edwarda, the Obcron hold. ub
man, was convicted Of tho crime. Tho
penalty rms from five years IN tho pen
to life imprisonment.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1906-07-20
Sintc School Fund.

Superintendent Ring hna aprorioned
36I. 1922, State school fand TO the
vnrious counties az fulluws: .
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-10-29
VERDICT OF $40, 100.

Frank Parretta, an engineer in the
employ of the Richmond Brick Com
pany, at Green Ridge, who lost his
right arm November 10, 1905, by
having it caught in a brick making
machine, brought suit against the
company in the suprem court, now in
session in tn court house at Rich
mond, to recover $4,000 damages.
The case was tried before Justice Jay
cox and a jury Friday. After a mum
Der of witnesses were heard and the
two lawyers summed UP the case,
which took up the greater part of the
afternoon, Justice Jaycox charged the
jury about 5 O'Clock that night. They
went out and after a deliberation of
about an hour they brought in a YER
dict at 6 o'clock in favor of the plain
tiff for SIC, 100. Counsellor Balwin
appeared for the plaintiff and Coun-
sellor Pinney for the defendant.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-10-29
RE PUBLICAN DEFEAT
EXPECTED in ESSEX.

NEWARK, Oct. 29:-Newark is
now well advanced. in the throes OF
one of the most complicated and live
lest local election campaigns in its
history. Up to last night there was
every indication of democratic sue
cess both as to the mayoralty in
Newark and the Essex county assem-
bly, candidates, though on the latter
the republicans are making their only
hard fight in order to provide if
possible for the reelection of United
States Senator John F. Dryden.
In the mayoralty contest the re-
publican candidate is regarded as a
creature of Carl Lentz, the local
boss and county chairman. He has
mixed things up badly in his public
statements by attempting to cater
to two opposing elements.
1t is thought now that the real
mayoralty fight is between Haussling,
deAocfat, land Tomkins, the nominee
of the firecently formed Independent
citizens party, There are some OBJ
servers of the situation who E9iieye
that Tomkins has a chance to win on
election day, though the general feel
ing is sthat the citizens movement
which~he heads has not been long
enoughoin the field to insure success.
If theaeampaign had another month
to go MS chance for success over both
the regular party nominees would
be almost a certain one.
Many practical Newark politicians
are predicting the defeat of United
States Senator Dryden for re-elec-
ton. on the ground that the Essex
delegation will probably be demo
cratic, I'm spite of the desperate re-
publican fight which is being waged
under the leadership of Lentz.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-10-29
PLEASANT PLAINS.
I CVURCH PLAY,

Great preparations are being made
by the ladies of the A. M. e. Zion
church, in Sandy Ground, for the play
to be presented in the church entitled
Aunt Dinah's Quilting Party" in
which about fifty of the ladies of the
church will take part. 1t will be in
three parts. The first part will be a
scene at the party with Aunt Dinah's
first arrival; second part, Industrial
Inn, the industrious members of Aunt
Dinah's party, and the third part will
be the browning of the queen. 1t
will be held on Wednesday night, No
vember Z. AT the close of the enter
tainment refreshments will be served,
which is called A feast in the Wilder
hess by the women of the party. The
admission will be ten cents. The
committee in charge is Mrs. Florence
Randolph, DIRECTOR Mrs. Susan Wal
xer, secretary, and Rev. |. D. Walters
pastor.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-10-29
BACHELOR GOVERNOR
GIVEN GOOD ADVICE.

TRENTON, Oct. 29:-Friends OF
Governor Edward C. Stokes, the
bachelor executive, are telling an
amusing story at his expense. He
was about to enter the Mechanics
National bank, of which he is the
president, a few days ago, when he
noticed a pretty little child playing
about the steps. He stopped and in
quired her name.
I'm Catharine Johnson, eight
years DID," she replied. And then she
turned q%uestioner and inquired:
"What is your name?" "Mf.
Stokes" do i know your little
girls?" mo, | guess not; | have
none" mo babies, never had any!
Babies are SO cute; you ought to have
one"
Then as the governor walked on
she gave him this parting shot:
When you get some around at your
house I'll come and play with them
every day. Don't forget to let me
know" ~,
A friend at the bank entrance
laughed. : Then the governor didn't
know whether to even smile or not.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-10-29
LOCAL ITEMS.

Miss Alma Burnett returned to her
home in Newark Saturday after a
weeks visit with Miss Carrie Decker.
in Wards Point.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Williams, of
New Brunswick, returned home last
night after a visit with Mr.. n MIS-,
Irving Sleight, in johnson avenue.
The next regular stated convoca-
ton of Staten Island Chapter No. 1876,
Royal Arch Masons, will be held in
their rooms tomorrow night.
Captain John Hughes, of the fire
department of the city of New York,
stationed in Manhattan, who was for
merly in charge of pol engine here,
visited his old company and a number
of his friends in town Saturday.
A meeting of the Montauk Social
Club will be held at the home OF
David Coleman, in Amboy avenue, to-
night.
Richmond Temple No. 4, Rathbone
Sisters, meets tonight.
Charles Cortelyou, of Westerleigh,
was a local visitor last night.
Warren Pierce and his son, Alexan-
der Pierce, leave tomorrow for a few
weeks hunting trip in Maryland.
Miss Maude Powers, OF
visited Miss Florence Morey, in Will
liam street, yesterday.
The drivers in the street cleaning
department have donned their new
winter caps.
A meeting of the Girls Social Club
will be held at the home of Miss Lila
Dimock, in Wood avenue, tonight.
Miss Belle Reckhow, of Wood ave-
nue., has resigned her position at II.
Gerbaulet's store, in Main street.
Miss Rhoda Hadsell, of Johnson
avenue, has as her guest Miss Har-
riett Powell, of New York.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. M. Sprague spent
yesterday in Perth Amboy.
DR.. Walker Washington, of Main
street, left on Saturday for a few days
visit with his father and brother in
Washington, d. c.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-10-29
SOUTH AMBoY.
WANTa pnaaEAQiAN-

Harry a, cock, Esq, brought suit
Saturday, October 81, under the land
lord and tenant act, before Justice
Robert P. Mason, for the possession
of the house occupied by William
O'Brien. John A.. Coan was retained
for tho defense. The circumstances
from which the case was instituted
were such that 1t was somewhat COM
~plicated. 1t appeared that the prop
erty formerly belonged to Patrick
Hackett, now deceased, who left the
property IN question to his two sons,
John and Thomas Hackett, or the
survivor of them. Some time ago
John Hackett died and Thomas be-
came the owner during his natural
life, and at his death it reverts to
John Hacketts child that is now liv-
ing. A short time ago Thomas was
taken to the hospital for the insane
at Trenton, from which he was dis
charged early last spring. In the
meantime some one had rented
Thomas Hackett's property to Will
liam O'Brien. When Thomas came
home he says he endeavored to col
lect the rent, but only succeeded in
getting IS. Then he went to Justice
Mason to start a suit, but the justice
refused unless he employed counsel
to prosecute. Failing to get redress
without counsel he sold out his life
interest to Simon Walzakwho through
his counsel, H. B. Cook, of New
Brunswick, brought suit to disposs-
ess O'Brien. The justice, after hear
ing the evidence, reserved the deci-
sion until Saturday, November }.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-10-29
TOTTEMVILLE.
TAKING SCHOOL CENSUS.
Get Busy throughout the

Police Get Busy Throughout the
Greater City-Much Work.
The police here and throughout
the entire borough of Richmond,
Manhattan and Bronx began the TAX
ing of the school census Friday morn
ing. Associate Superintendent Shall
low is in charge of the work for the
Board of Education. The work is be-
ing done by the patrolmen under the
direction of each captain.
Each policeman is furnished with
cards which, when filled out, shows
the name and age of each person be-
tween four and sixteen years of age,
whether attending private CO. public
schol or whether excused for such abb
sence. This is the first school census
that has been taken in New York city
in nine years and a house to house
canvas will be made. The aim of the
Board of Education is to get an &C
count of the city children between the
school age and to make sure that no
child is evading education. Another
purpose is to see to it that the physic-
ally disabled may be provided with
educational facilities. The census
will give not only the names, age and
addresses OF the children, but the
physical drawbacks, If there are any,
and the mental DEFICIENCIES too.
If the census is carried out accord
ing to the plans the city will come in
to possession of much interesting,
novel and uncommon information
concerning it's juvenile population.
The cards are sent to the Board of
Education, where the results will be
tabulated. 1t is expected that the
police here will finish up their work
in about ten days.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-10-29
DEMOCRATIC MEETING.

There will be a great democratic
ratification meeting by the democrats
of the fifth ward of the borough OF
Richmond in knights of Pythias hall,
in Amboy avenue, at 8 o'clock to-
night. The meeting will be address,
ed by the following democratic ora
tors and candidates on the state n
county ticket: Hon. Frederick w.
Skene, candidate for state engineer;
Hon. Dennis J. Harte, candidate for
state senator; Joseph j. Barth, can
didate for sheriff; William T. Croak,
candidate for assembly; j. Harry
Herman and others. There Will be
lots of fire works and red fire and the
Tottenville Band will furnish the
music. A parade will take place from
the depot to the hall before the meet
ing.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-10-29
sIrCcEssFuL SOCIAL.

A successful social was that held
by the Liberty Social Club at the
home of William Massey, in Wood
avenue, Saturday night. About TWEEN
tv-fye members and their friends
were present. Mr.. Storm was award
ed the umbrella.
The features OF the evenlng were
music, singing and games. oscar
Robinson, the celebrated comedian;
entertained with several songs ana
funny sayings. Ice a and CAKE
we're for sale and a neat sum was
realized.
The officers and members Oh the
committee are Albert W.. Slelgh.'
president; Owen Sleight, vice presi,
dent; Charles Davis, secretary, anu
william Massey, treasurer.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-10-29
ToTTENvILLE.
SUCCESSFUL LAUNCHJNC.

One of the most successful launch
es that has taken place in some time
was held at the shipyard of H. c.
Ellis & Son about 4 O'Clock Saturday
afternoon, when the large twin screw
~gasolene boat Delivery No. 2, be-
longing to the Standard Oil Company,
glided gracefully in the water. A
number of people witnessed the cere-
mony. The boat is seventy-four feet
long and has two thirty-horse power
twin screw gasolene engines installed
in her. The large g~asolene oyster
dredge built for the Ellsworth Oyster
Company, of New York, is also about
completed and will be launched from
this yard Wednesday morning.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-10-29
WOODBRIDGE.
LOCAL ITEMS.


Mrs. Luekenville, of Main street
entertained a few friends Saturda,
evening.
Mrs. David P. Carpenter, of Greer
street, is visiting in Bridgeport, Conn
MI. e. w. Valentine is having a
sun parlor erected on his residence
In Green street.
Miss Annie Skov was visiting
friends out of town last week.
Miss Rachel Moore spent Sunday
with friends in Port Richmond, S. /.
Mr.. Lewis Kelly is having his resi-
dence, in st. Georges avenue, paint
cd.
Mr.. and Mrs. Leroy Brewster, of
New Yorw, were the guests of Mrs.
S. M. Brewster, Sunday.
Mr.. Vroom, of S~omerville, spent
Sunday with Mr.. c. j. Demarest, in
Green street,
Miss Inez Turner entertained a
friends from out of town Sunday.
At a meeting of the Congregational
Sunday school on Saturday evening
all the officers we're reelected.
Mr.. and Mrs. M. D. Valentine, of
Green street, are sojourning in At
lantic City.
The Wednesday evening prayer
meeting in the Congregational church
will be held at 1880 o'clock instead of
8Ao'clock this week.
Miss Edith Edgar is i'll at her home
in Upper Green street.
The Friday Afternoon Whist Club
will meet this week at the residence
of Mrs. Frank r. Valentine, on Green
street.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. B. Craske have
been visiting Mrs. Percival Logan on
Edgar's Hill,