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Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1906-08-17
OF H CAR
DIAMOND OF IMMENSE VALUE
HAS TRAGIC HISTORY.
Originally Stolen From Eastern Mon
arch, Each Possessor Of Gem Met
Violent oeath-8ousht by Catherine
u for Large Sum.

Among the possessions OF the
emperor OF Russia Is a diamond of
great value, the history OF which is
rs romantic as that Of the famous
kohinoor. 1t Is IN irregular prism In
shape, OF the size and nearly the
length OF the finger, and is called the
Chah.
This stone. which formerly belonged
to the Sophi. was one Of two enor.
nous diamonds which adorned the
throne OF Nadirchah and was called
by the Persians Moon Of the Noun
tains. When Nadir was assassinat-
ed his treasures were plllaged and his
precious stones were divided between
some soldiers. who concealed them.
An Armenian named Shafras. who
lived with his brothers In the town OF
cassora. was one day accosted by an
"tshan, who offered for sale n large
.iiamond. with a hundred other pieces
1f less value. for a small sum. Saying
ne had not the necessary funds for
he purchase. Shafras asked the AT
;Aan to call again. Tho diamond SELL
Il was evidently suspicious of Shafras,
or he disappeared from the town and
:oEid not be found for years. At last
the elder OF Shafras' brothers came
ac!oE him ut Bagdad Just after he
tal 'iSTosed of his gems. The pur-
- g.. who was u Hebrew. refused
r'i 4 the amount he had paid for the
90" - the three brothers conspired
, 'iiH fer the possession OF them.
60! iiS had been accomplished
: .3.lowei the Afghan, poisoned
90! I'D threw the bodies OF their
e" 't"t!'-S into the E%uphrates. Next
'p:1crs disagreed among them.
ana the eldest disposed Of the
in tie same way they had rid
VS. o. the Hebrew and the At
-; next appeared at the courts
'"";. Offering his great diamond
"~atherine OF Russia (Cath.
lad the man invited to court
i:;o communication with the
'C:. The conditions offered
-: Letters OF nobility, an
. tn thousand rubles. five
PAL Tuh!es, payable In
- : ~ 10 year. Shafras
- i ~ hun red thousand ru-
- Count Pancin. who was
." = The time. launched the
""H - il style OF life which
- 20 contract large debts,
i &C knew that Shafras had
: =: 4 sou with which to meet
- . of negotiations. Ac-
% - laws OF the country,
Il rCt leave the empire or
&c . without paying his
" IL rcsition was painfully
- The jcweler OF the
49, = ~g;srareG to profit by the
" $ distress, but the mau was
y 70" him. He secretly sold
r:c ~ i-r stones to- his compatrI-
2Is. !! his Geb:s and disappeared.
i :, fu.ly ten years before he was
".I hC@Th from. Then he reap.
&c! In As;rakhan on his way to
1t. NEGOTIATIONS were reopened
e! Catherine became possessor OF
5'0acs, The pric" ;aid was the
H.3 If nobility, six hundred thou.
= SILVER rublcs and more than sew.
= thousand rublcs IN a~ssignats.
Gi.f.as. being unable to return to
ais native land. settled In Astrakhan
3nl married. Twenty years later he
waS POISONED by one OF his sons.in-
las. WHO gained little by his death.
for tha Immense fortune was soon dis
s%!vateI. Several OF the grandchildren
are no" living In Astrakhan In alb.
jrct rc"":tv.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1906-08-17

lnrge and lucrative export business with
Germany Is threatened with extinction.
for the maximum tariff rates. now pro-
posed. are 90 high as to be prohibitive
and were so intended to be. The ques-
ton is, viii our farmers endorse this
republican -st lndpat' policy that is de-
stroying the markets abroad for their
surplus products and at the same tune,
by fostering trusts at home, has increas
ed the cost Of what the farmers buy
nearly n halt?
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1906-08-17
HOW TO DEAL WITH HUSBANDS.
Advice Probably Given by s2lnster,
But Here X Is.

Never tell your husband that you
give him this or that for dinner, and
not what he asks for. because you
know what Is best for him. a man
will willingly yield to the woman no
loves, he will make any sacrifice sho
may require. but he generally draws
h line ut being told what Is good
for him. or this he will beg to re,
main the best Judge, and tell you 80
frankly and firmly. Never complain
OF your husband because he now and
then criticiscs your dress or your new
hat. On the contrary, return grateful
thanks that he takes notice of what
you wear. There are husbands who
allow their wives perfect freedom In
this respect, for the simple reason
that they care absolutely nothing
whether they have n garden OF flow.
ers or nm old saucepan on their heads.
be grateful your husband IA not ono
OF those.-Exchange.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1906-08-17
STATE OF ONO. CITY OF Toledo
LIfrAs GoIiSTy

FRANK j. CHENEY makes oath That he
is the senior partner Of the firm OF Il. }.
CHENEY & Co, doing business in the CITY
OF Toledo, County and State aforesaid,
and that said firm will pay the sum OF
ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for each
and every case Of Catarrh that cannot
be cured by the use Of HALLS CATARnn
CURE. FRANK j. CHENEY,
Sworn To before inc and subscribed
in my presence, this 9Th duy OF Deccm.
Der, A. D., 1886. 4. W. GLEASON,
tsEALl Notary Public.
Halle Catarrh Cure is taken in.
formally and nets directly on the blood
and mucous surfaces Of the system,
Send for testimonials free.
T.. j. CH1SEYt&iCo., Toledo. y.
Sold by all Druggists, Toe.
Take IlnIl's Family Pills for constipation
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1906-08-17
Honey az Excellent Food,

Honey, which Is described as Ono
II natures best fOJds," Is the sub
ject OF n report by the Ontario Depart.
ment OF Agriculture. Formerly honey
was tho principal sweet, and II was
highly -alued 1900 years before tho
first sugar refinery was built. 1T
would add greatly to tho health Of tho
present generation" II is declared, III
honey could be ut least partially re-
stored to It's former place rs n com.
nor article Of dict"
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1906-08-17

presidency AT the end Of four years.
or eight, the Journal adds, -thc people
will very likely turn to him, rs they
turned to Grover Cleveland after Pres.
ident lIarrison's term And so, also.
the New Oreleans Picayune (Oem.) has
a vision tia. Mr.. Roosevelt and Mr..
Bryan will yet stand face to face in
some momeutous political struggle
winch will mark a new era in Ameri-
AN politics. Public Opinion.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1906-08-17
Japanese Colony for Texas.

Mr.. AkiokI. n Japanese OF dIstinc.
ton. Is In this country seeking infor-
nation MS to the climate and re.
sources of Texas. where 1t Is proposed
TO found o colony OF his c%ountrymen.
He will shortly bring over 700 fam.
lilies. who vii! settle on a sc I'd tract
OF 10000 acres In Bee county. They
viii undertake tea.farming and silk
culture. The mulberry tree grows CIV.
erywhere in the region to a great
size. San Antonio Is the nearest
town to the proposed colony and the
expectation Is that the
Will make good citizens and inter.
marry and coalesce with their Texas
~ncighbors. Mr.. Akiokl says that 10
he first colony is n success no will
buy another tract on which no has
an option. and In this there arc TO-.
600 acres, enough to make homes for
5000 families. There Is n small col.
ony OF Japanese now In Bee county.
They have devoted themselves to rails.
Ing tea and this year sold their prod.
ucts with n good pro1t.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1906-08-17
rnE rxpnnss MOsoroLy.

The Express companies form about aa
complete a monopoly aH could DO or.
ganized. They have divided up the
'e~rritor, union them and do not coin.
pete over tho same lines or within the
came area. Their operations extend
over $4,000 miles oi rnilroad md there
arc only four Of them: The Adams; the
American: the United States md the
Wells Fargo. Those are said to do 90
per cent Of all the express business and
they hlso exercise control over some Of
the smaller companies outside OF their
exclusive fields bnt having connection
with them. This virtual monopoly OF
the express business has been under no
Port OF control, but will nov like the
railroads have 10 nle their schedule OF
rntes mud make account Of their business
TO the interstate commerce commission,
81 wo shall sooD know more about these
corporations and may hope TO have
their e~xorbitaut rates modified TO a
reasonable extent.
Tie Express companies are common
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1906-08-17
TANGLED CLAIMS ro JupcEsu1r.

TANGLED CLAIMS To JUDGESHIP.
Judge Thomas p. Hawley announced
his resignation as United States District
Judge on June 4tb, the resignation
went huto effect June 30tb, ever since
wlucb time the District Federal Court
has been without a head, while various
Republicans ard their friends have been
scramblinG for the coveted judicial
plum.
The ink on Judge Hawley's resigna.
ton was not dry before his successor
was being discussed. There we're two
men named prominently: Judge w. A.
Massey and E. S. Harrington. The
former was State Committeeman Elan
Digan's choice; the latter was Senator
Nixop's. And that was where all the
trouble began.
When Nevada was normal, there was
little republican patronage to be dis
tributed, and Flanagan attended to il.
But on the election OF forces that put
Senator Nixon in Washington, there was
a different head to the patronage
bureau, and Nixon was 3it." Flaunigan's
nominations were invariably turned
down by Nixon. and SO Judge Massey
was opposed by Harrington who was
and is Nixon'e choice for the Federal
Judgeship. To circumvent the appoint
ment OF Farrlngton, Massey's friends
sent afldavita to Washington announc-
ing that harrington was and is a rail.
road lawyer. Roosevelt PROCESSES at
this time to be unirieudiv to railroad
lawyers sitting in a judges chair, and
go the affdavits had great weight.
Farrington's friends then sent vigorous
denials TO Washington, and declared
They admitted he had been retained By
tho railroad i'll certain. or uncertain
caes, but he has, they said. no permanent
connection with the Southern Pacific.
In reply to this, Massey's friends
quoted the Olinghouse case, which is
still pending in the Federal courts
which called forth another reply, and Sc
it has gone on until Roosevelt has takel
the entire batch OF conflicting state
ments and appeals, and has, tiguarative
ly, thrown the lot ont Of the window.
Now he has concluded to let Judge
tlawley name his own successor. II il
stated on unimpeachable authority tina
Judge Hawley hns already been asket
to do this, and has accepted the re
sponsibility.
About all the satisfaction either Of thu
conflicting claimants for patronage cal
secure from the situation rs it stands q
present, is that neither landed the plum
Much speculation is rife as to whom
Judge IIawley will regard rs a fit sue
cessor. The acknowledged ability o
Judge HawlGy, who for sixteen year.
served his fellow citizens on the Fedora
Bench and whose integrity is unchal
lenged. makes the nomination oi n Fl
successor no easy task. IT is claimet
that Judge Murphy has been suggested
but the re il no confirmation OF this unC
it is likely, in this matter, rs in others
Judge Hawley will use his own excellen
judgment.
1t has also been suggested that
suitable man could be best secured
outside Of Nevada. not because ther,
is no timber here to mako judge
ont Of, but because n foreigner
would be able to act impartially ant
would be in no danger Of having t,
decide a case in which he had had pri
, vate interest or OH which he had ut on,
time been retained as counsel.-Rent
journal.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1906-08-17

BY the following letter to the chair
man Of the democratic state committee.
Governor Spark notifies his party that
he will not be a candidate for any
Office before :he coming State conven.
ton:
carson, New, Aug. 10, 1906.
Hon. james G. Sweeney. Chairman
Of the Democratic State Central COM
mittee OF Nevada, Reno, New:
| hereby Notify you as Chairman Of
the Democratic State Central Commit
tee Of Nevada thai | will not be "A candi-
date for any Office before our coming
convention this fall, and request that , on
make this announcement public.
JOHN SPARKS"
The INDEPENDENT regrets the decision
III Governor Sparks to retire to private
life at the close Of his present term.
He has made a conscientious, fearless
executive and has given the state a
clean, efficient administration.
His positive declination OF further
honors from his party will not detract
from the high respect in which no is
held by the eutire people Of tho State.
lie has Vel we'd them well and faithfully
and is entitled to their respect and
esteem.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1906-08-17

Recorder Grover Irft Tor SHIT Lake Oh
No. ! this morning.
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Entered at the ElKo postorice for transmission
through the malls as second-class matter.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1906-04-29

With the improved acetylene gas
machines you can light your home,
heat water instantly for baths or any
other purpose, and by using a gas
range, eliminate the extreme heat In
your kitchens, making cooking q
pleasure instead Of drudgery during
the summer season. Phone 81.
1913 Camp * Rlordan.
A summer normal institute for
colored teachers will be held In
Bryan opening June IS and closing
July "a, 1905. The faculty includes
p. Landry, conductor; +. A. Kemp,
l.. A. Nash aud NJ. V. Burgess. This
IL the tenth year OF colored normal
work in Bryan. A large attendance
Is expected.
In n difficulty between two ne
groes on the street yesterday even
ing Lucius Turner received a Sc
svere blow on the head with a shot
gun, rs n result OF which he was
knocked down and lay In q dszsd or
unconscious condition for n short
time, bleeding some. The other ne
gro fed after striking the blow.
We have been advised that agents
In Bryan are selling picture frames,
l6x2O for $40 and sis each. Our
frames are the best manufactured.
i6x2O from o. 10 S. each. To pay
over IS for i6x20 size is submitting
yourself to exorbitant prices. Us
Alonzo Carter.
DR.. Butler requests the announce
ment that he will baptise men who
are candidates for the ordinance nj
the II o'clock service at the Baptist
church this morning; children will
be baptised at 4 p. m, and ladies at
the night service.
on behalf OF the Knights OF the
Maccabees, Joe Il. Reed on yester-
day forwarded 10 the supreme re-
cord keeper at Port Huron, Mich,
$500 for the relief Of San Francisco
sufferers. This increases the total
cortrib ution from Bryan TO sSlT25.
Let US put in for you our improved
acetylene machine for lighting,
heating and cooking. Pay for It in
easy payments. Phone S77.
i2S Camp a Riordan.
We are closing out our 81 quality
white organdy at 75c.
i27 Burt Norwood.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1906-04-29

Lum Holden was a visitor from
Tabor yesterday.
NJ. b. Casters of Kurten was In
the city yesterday.
EN-. McNutt Of Hearne was In the
city yesterday.
Il. T. Goodwin Of Providence was
Ia the city yesterday.
Jim Tobias aud family Of Kurten
were In the city yesterday.
Miss Bette Johnson returned yes
terday after visit in Navasots.
Have look at our 75c white or.
CANDY for SOC. q Burt Norwood.
wanted-buggy horse. Must be
a nice driver. Apply to Alonzo Car
ter. l2i
Mr.. and Mrs. Devalson Buchanan
of Harvey were In the city yester-
day.
Marriage license has been issued
to Allen Williamson and Hattie
Taylor.
For Rent-Cottage recently oceu-
pied by Mrs. J. w. Leigh. Apply to
Mrs. Plco. i25
Gen. II. B. Stoddard returned
yesterday from Houston, Galveston
and other points.
Rev. S. II. McClung OF Harvey left
for Calvert yesterday 10 attend a
fifth Sunday meeting.
The ioc quality white Butchers
linen for skirts at 25c.
i27 Burt Norwood.
The Bryan Steam laundry has re-
Gently installed acetylene gas for
lighting aud heating purposes.
White silk mitts, elbow lengths,
the si.O0 grade for 75c.
i27 Burt Norwood.
Miss Hattie Haltom, who is at
tending school In this city, left yes
terday for Benchley to spend Sunday
with her parents.
Lost-Between Mrs. w. T. Hearne's
residence and town, lady's gold
watch. Return to Hal Hearne and
get reward, or phone 1853. l25
Why give your valued pictures to
unknown agents when you can get
any kind OF enlarged work at any
nrIee At home lbs
Alonzo Carter.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1906-04-29
HEALTH m BRYAN.
E. J. Jenkins Ssys Care Of Digestion
Solves Problem Of Loug Lie.

f. ]. Jenkins believes that the
problem of long life Is solved by
proper care Of the digestive organs.
Let the stomach get out Of condi-
ton and soon there will be nervous
ness, irritation, furred tongue, speeks
before the eyes, weakness, debility.
Indigestion, and other physical aud
mental troubles that directly result
from a weakened stomach.
OF sIl the vital organs, the stom-
ach Is the most frequently abused,
and hence, the one which most fire.
quently fails. and so with the dis
covery OF a remedy like Mi-o-na
stomach tablets, which is sold on an
absolute guarantee to strengthen
the digestive system, aid in assim.
ulation OF food, and cure all troubles
caused by indigestion, an important
step has been taken toward solving
the question OF good health aud long
life.
Ell. Jenkins sells Ml-o-na on an
absolute guarantee to refund the
money IL II does not cure. A large
box of the tablets coats but 90 cents,
IL II helps you; nothing II il fails.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1906-04-29
A. AND N. WON AGAIN.

Varsity made better showing
In the second game with the A,
and NJ, played at College yester-
day afternoon, and held the score
against them down to 2 to 0 in
favor Of the A. and NJ. boys. The
visitors left on the afternoon train
for Austin.
Batteries--A. and NJ. Huff and
Wessendorf; Varsity, Sears and
Manhin.
Struck out by Wessendorf 10;
struck out by Sears 2.
Base on balls, Varsity 2; A. and
NJ. 2.
Umpire, Hamilton Of Allen
Academy.
Only seven innings were played.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1906-04-29
RAILROAD TINE TABLE.

Mrs. Hugo Jain is visiting in
Hearne.
Joe saladiner went 10 Galveston
yesterday.
C.J. Gorzycki arrived from Calvert
yesterday.
Special prices on dotted swisses at
Norwood's. lT
J. w. Wiley Of Tabor was In the
city yesterday.
DIR. Llpseomb OF Stone City was
here yesterday.
Mrs. NJ. ID. Graham returned from
Waco yesterday.
Mrs. Laura Hoppe returned from
Houston yesterday.
Children's colored drop stitch hose
i5c st Norwood's. lN
Mr.. aud Mrs. warburton left last
night for Saratoga.
Acetylens means better aud cheap
er lights. Phone 81. iS
A. A. Simon called on The Eagle
while In the city yesterday.
Mrs. G. &. Scale returned from a
visit at Benchley yesterday.
Roger Astin returned yesterday to
the state university at Austin.
Mrs. J 5. Mooring returned yes
terday after visit In Corsicana.
Ed FarquhAr was here yesterday
from Navasota in quest Of cattle.
our zoe grade skirting linen at SOc'
i27 Burt Norwood.
Acetylene-It's here TO stay.
Phone S77. i23 Camp a Riordan.
Mrs. q. Bishop of Hearne Is the
guest Of Mr.. and Mrs. T. &. Mum.
Say, had you noticed that Camp a
Rsordan ar making q noise like gas?
Mrs. w. II. Howell of Dallas Is
visiting MIR. and Mrs. Ralph Howell.
MilAnese suede gloves, shoulder
length, with clasps, Just received.
i23 Mrs. Nellie Ballard.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1906-04-29

Another New Addition 10 csder's Studio.
Mr.. Carter Is installing an enlarg-
ing plant to enlarge all kind Of pic
lures. You will no longer have to
send your orders away for any work
known 10 the profession.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1906-04-29
School Of Photography.

Mr.. Carter is opening up n school
tor photography for the benefit Of
amatures and will teach free how to
make and finish complete good kodak
pictures. To aid the success Of this
undertaking he handles the world
known one price Eastman's Kodaks
and supplies. Free lessons tor am
atures from 9 10 10 a. m. each
day. i2s
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1906-04-29

County Road Superintendent r.
p. McMinn was in the city yester-
day. Mr.. McMinn's force OF six
men are now at work near Tabor.
We are selling our SOC white or
CANDIES for only soc.
i27 Burt Norwood.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1906-04-29
Scholastic AGE ] 70 u.

Parents please take notice and have
names and ages OF children ready
when call. Must be over and I'M
der II years OF age on September list.
The work will begin May list.
w. j. Walker.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1906-04-29
Stein-BIoch Clothes

The only reason why cotton is substituted for
wool in mercerized fabrics is to cheaper the
goods. A house is no stronger than its founda-
ton. So with clothes. Cheap fabrics mean
cheap clothes; and no matter how shrewdly they
are tailored, they will be Enthusiastically. Stein
Bloch employ no mercerized or cotton adulter-
ated fabrics. Their goods are pure caustic-tested
wool, and the clothes made from them wear and
keep their shape.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1906-04-29

The Stein. Bloch Wool Test consists eta
bosiing solution Of water and caustic potash,
the chemical action % which disaolves wool
bat not cotton. The two sam ples hsro
shown were originally Of the SAND length.
the test proved one 20 b. AL wool. conaam-
tag the part immersed and leaving only the
hlackened edge. The other proved 70 b an
adulteration containing iarss pr csnt Of
msrusrinsd cotton-
El Nuevo mexicano., 1906-09-29

ne uno dc los jardInes mas hermosos
On Ia ciudad y en- OIL mIsmo crecen
inmensas v~arledades dc flores. 81
ST.. Ortiz y esposa haran 81 residential
permanente en- esta ciudai.
Los que atendisron q h boda do Ban
Ia We son como sigue: Don AmbrosIo
Ortiz, Ia Sra. Luis Alarld. Don Francis
co Ortiz y familia; j. j. Ortiz y fami'
Tia; Jose Duran y famllia; Jose Duran
y Montoya y esposa; Maxine Silva
q hijo; Juan Montoya y Romero y "a
mIlia; las sehoritas Lug Ortiz Es-
tefanlta Ortiz. MargarIta Montoya.
Maria sena. victoriana Duran. Refugl-
to Duran, y los sres. Andres Allre, Jo-
80 Tapia, Jose Gonzales. Pablo Bias.
Miguel Ortiz. Francisco Perea y Ores
cencIo Rael.
La novia fue recIpiente de muchos
regalos hermosos y costosos.
El Nuevo mexicano., 1906-09-29

Ell testigo dijo ademas que ell acusado
habia hecho la observation que no es-
taba satlsfecho todavia y nj 10 estarla
hasta que no hubiera matado al prin-
clpal, %significando q Ramon Sanchez,
Ell padre de la victima.
Lorenzo SANCHEZ fue otro testigo
pero su testimonio fue en- ~sustancia
ell mismo que los otros quienes habian
hablado 0 Romero despues lei ba-
leamiento pero nc habian visto que
Sanchez fuese atacado.
La defensa aleg6 gu causa cuand0
la corte Sc reuni6 otra vez en- la tar
de, despues de 10 cual los testigos pcr
la defensa comparecieron.