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The independent. [volume] (Lincoln, Neb.) 1902-1907, 1906-03-22

pretty closely and is turned out for
exercise. Likely as not he comes in
contact with barbed wire before the
fracas is over. The old horses lie
near the fence to roll. 1t only takes
a half second to cut foot or leg,
so that the horse Is not only made
idle for days, but the injury may take
several dollars Off the value of the
horse.
Who has not had the miserable job
of milking COW that had walked
through barbed wire fence and cut
her teats or udder? These losses
must be charged to the barbed wire
fence. 81
When pastures are short, and they
usually are, the STOCK reach through
for feed. Staples are pulled and wires
loosened. If not tended to, hole in
the cornfield or clover meadow, per-
haps to bloat from the sudden change
of feed.
A good woven fence assures one
that no accident will happen and the
stock can not escape or become
breachy.
The independent. [volume] (Lincoln, Neb.) 1902-1907, 1906-03-22
MARCH %, 1906

geese should be abandoned. They
will not thrive in narrow quarters.
As they are graminivorous as well as
granivorous, being as truly grazing
animals as horses and cows, the need
of pasturage is apparent. The ad-
vantage of pasturage will also be ap-
parent if it is recalled that the goose
can thrive upon grass alone. The
ability to obtain their own living, with
the minimum of care, for half the
year is one strong factor in their
profitableness. 1t is said that goose
will thrive where a goat would starve,
as they are capable of grazing closer
than any other creature. A pond or
small lake is also desirable, but where
these are lacking tub will do. But
water they must have, not only to
drink, but for bathing, if vigorous
health is to be maintained.
The independent. [volume] (Lincoln, Neb.) 1902-1907, 1906-03-22

are grown exclusively by Northrup
King & Co., and it is to introduce
them that they make the unparalleled
offer of 81 collection free to people
who get their catalogue.
In the department of field grains,
such as corn, oats, wheat and the
like, few houses have ever gained as
great reputation as Northrup King
& Co., and it is because they sell
seed of such unusually high quality
and because the customer can always
depend exactly on what they say in
their catalogue.
Special attention has been paid this
year by this concern to alfalfa, to
wheat, oats and corn and special
booklets can be had on any of these
grains together with special prices
by writing to the above address.
Every one should certainly get their
catalogue and take advantage of the
free ST seed offer.
The independent. [volume] (Lincoln, Neb.) 1902-1907, 1906-03-22
FINE FREE SEEDS
Northrup, King & Co., Give One DOL
lars Worth Free to 1906 Customers

Every one who writes to Northrup
King & Co., 622 Northrup King Bldg.
Minneapolis, Mimi, for their hand.
some 1906 catalogue gets a special
offer from that concern of 81 worth
OF vegetable and flower seeds free.
Northrup King & Co, in their cata-
logue, describe and illustrate some of
the choicest vegetable and flower
seeds that have ever been developed
In America. Some of these varieties
The independent. [volume] (Lincoln, Neb.) 1902-1907, 1906-03-22
CERTIFICATE OF PUBLICATION
State of Nebraska, Office of Auditor
of pub1io Accounts

State of Nebraska, Office of Auditor
of Public Accounts.
Lincoln, Feb. 1, 1906.
1t is hereby certified that the Mu-
tual Benefit Life Insurance Company
of Newark in the state Of New Jer-
sew, has complied with the Insurance
Law of this State applicable to such
companies, and is therefore author
lied to continue the business of Life
Insurance in this state for the cur
rent year ending January 81, 1907.
Summary of report filed for the
year ending December 81, 1906
INCOME
Premiums .$14,S34,01S.21
All o t h e r
sources :. 4,416,247.21
Total .$l9,25O,2 65.42
DISBURSEMENTS.
Paid policy
holders .$10,300,02301
Al O t h e +
payments 3,l29,042.S5
Total Sl5,415,Vo5.oo
Admitted assets sly, IA ,390.19
LIABILITIES.
Net reserve .$S9, 1913, 2S7.00
Net policy
claims 572,240.36
Ali 0 h e r
liabilities 1,252,559.77
$91, 54S, 0S713
Surplus be-
yond capital
stock and
other liabili-
+;oe : 57e 209 az
The independent. [volume] (Lincoln, Neb.) 1902-1907, 1906-03-22
ABOUT FENCES

Is the barbed wire fence cheaper
than woven fence? 1t really does
look SO at first thought. First cost
no doubt is less. But see the ex-
pense that barbed wire fence is
apt to incur? A colt mas been housed
The independent. [volume] (Lincoln, Neb.) 1902-1907, 1906-03-22
FARM NOTES

Don't worry over lost opportuni-
ties Did you ever stop to think
that you lost through oversight in
not looking ahead. Let the past go.
Remember the lesson it has taught.
Brace up and do better next time.
The independent. [volume] (Lincoln, Neb.) 1902-1907, 1906-03-22

When the dry spots appear in the
early spring on the fall plowed ground
intended for corn, use the disc so as
to afford a soil mulch and avoid evapo-
ration of moisture before planting
time.
The independent. [volume] (Lincoln, Neb.) 1902-1907, 1906-03-22

Don't forget the cows that are go
ing to calve within the next few
weeks. Give them some grain.
The independent. [volume] (Lincoln, Neb.) 1902-1907, 1906-03-22

1t is all right to be just little
ahead of your neighbor with farm
work but don't get nervous about
starting the pillow. Better wait until
the ground is ready, then push things.
The independent. [volume] (Lincoln, Neb.) 1902-1907, 1906-03-22

Get ready. for spring filters early.
Two weeks before time for narrowing,
turn the SOW into her new home. SO
she can get accustomed to her new
quarters.
The independent. [volume] (Lincoln, Neb.) 1902-1907, 1906-03-22

stock can not escape or become
breachy.
FARM NOTES
Don't worry over lost opportuni-
ties" Did you ever stop to think
that you lost through oversight in
not looking ahead Let the past go.
Remember the lesson it has taught.
Brace up and do better next time
When the dry spots appear in the
early spring on the fall plowed ground
intended for corn, use the disc so as
to afford soil mulch and avoid evapo-
ration of moisture before planting
time.
Don't forget the cows that are go
ing to calve within the next few
weeks. Give them some grain
1t is all right to be just a little
ahead of your neighbor with farm
work but don't get nervous about
starting the pillow. Better wait until
the ground is ready, then push things
Get ready for spring filters early
Two weeks before time for narrowing.
turn the SOW into her new home so
she can get accustomed to her new
quarters.
Don't become an old fogy and stick
too long to the beaten track while the
bright, up-to-date fellow is taking hold
of new ideas. Look out for improved
implements. Never think of buying
them by the wholesale, but study up
those things that We think will help
and try them out, usually, in small
way.
Talk up your business. IL you've
got anything to sell that is good, don't
be afraid to let your friends and
prospective buyers know about it.
The successful farmer is a good sales
man. Good craftsmanship is needed on
the farm.
The way to be early is to be pre-
pared. Have the harnesses in repair,
the plows sharpened, the corn planter
tested, the seeder put together, the
seed cleaned and graded, and all the
things in readiness, then when the
seeding and blowing or planting time
comes, you do not have TO clear the
deck for action. One days work un-
der favorable circumstances, when
fully prepared, counts for more than
two when all is confusion. A good
saying to go with the early bird
catches the worm," is "a stitch in
time saves nine.'
Weekly Arizona journal-miner., 1906-06-13
PROPOSED CHANCES IN
NATURALIZATION METHoDs

The naturalization bill introduced by
congressman Bonynge Of Colorado, IL IL
becomes a law, will 20 far TO prevent
some Of the worst election frauds in
the cities. Yavapai, in the past, has had
plenty Of naturalization frauds on the
eve Of elections, and the same may he
said Of New York, Chicago, San Fran.
cisco, and every other city having n
considerable proportion Of foreign born
citizens.
The proposed national regulation Of
naturalization would be in every way
desirable. While nominally the power
of admitting aliens TO citizenship be.
longs exclusively TO congress, in prac.
tice the administ ration Of the laws has
fallen largely to state courts, which
are not invariably m careful m they
should be an to the quality Of the mp.
plicants admitted. Since n naturalizcd
citizen enjoys every right Of native
horn citizen. except eligibility to the
presidency and vice presidency. it il
the part Of political and economic wis.
dom 10 restrict the participation Of
aliens. in the government 10 those
qualified to act intclligently upon the
questions that present themselves
by establishing more effective mn.
tional supervision, by preventing the
admission of aliens TO citizenship Just
before elections, and by requiring some
command Of the English language az
u condition prior to admission, the pro.
posed law would tend To raise the
standard "f foreign born citizens and IA
do away with some Of the worst phases
Of election fraud.
Weekly Arizona journal-miner., 1906-06-13
THE INDIANA CONGREGATION
AND IT'S SMOKING PREACHER.

Only IN the narrowcs, community Of
rural Indiana would n body Of church
members at this day depose a minister
because he smoked tobacco. The ac.
ton Of the United Presbyterian church
AZ Richmond. Indiana. who dismissed
preacher because he was addicted 60
the weed, was 80 singular that IL has
been wired ~ news TO all parts Of the
country.
We, IL IL not so very long since
clergyman that smoked would have Civ.
en- scandal. Tobacco was long regard.
cd as inherently sinful. II was classed
with gambling, drinking and dcbauch'
cry. A man that smoked was looked
M on ms n libertinc and suspected Of
atheism. Abstinence from tobacco
was urged on the young with M much
insistence as abst Thence from drunken.
mesa and lcchery. a man that did
not smoke possessed n virtue which
was supposed 20 guarantee his moral
ity and qualified him to be a bank
cashier.
The real objection 10 tobacco was
that IL gave pleasure to the smokers:
but that objection. to the puritanical
mind. was very strong. Pleasure TO
that mind was another name for sin.
Qualification Of the ordinary nppetites
Vas deemed sensual and wicked, and
tho supreme act Of virtue was TO
suppress a natural inclination and TO
refrain from pleasant and do unpleas.
ant things for tho modification Of the
aeAh and the discipline Of the spirit.
Except in rural Indiana that notion
has died out and men have learned
70 take . healthier view Of human ap.
pctiteA II In no longer considered m
Get Of merit 10 sprinkle ashes on one =
food for the purpose Of preventing tho
eater from getting any pleasure on,
Of IL. People have found ont that a
man who smokes may be very decent
that nicotine does not affect the morals
The principal remaining objection 10
tobacco 10 purely hygicnic, and there
arc doctors who deny that tobacco
used 10 moderation, appreciably I'M
pairs the health.
This much, however. may be- said
against the tobacco habit that, b,
Increasing u mnn's dependence on Il
material thing, by creating in hin
an artificial necessity, IL renders hin
the less bis own master. the less self
suf6oicnt, and exposes him in emcrgcn
cies such as that through which sar
Francisco il passing. to greater suf
fcvisg than one whose wants are few
! ~ must endure.--San Francisco Bullc
Yin. a.,
Weekly Arizona journal-miner., 1906-06-13
DEATH OF Gus soIlS.

Saturday morning about ) o'clOei
Gus Bolin. who has been a resident u
this county for the past 20 years, died
in this city after a short illness.
The deceased was aged about 81
years, and n native Of Denmark. H.
was "A familiar figure here in the early
days Of Tip Top. and was q man who
commanded the respect and esteem Of
MI who know him.
Besides brother in washingsos,
ID. C., he leaves q brother and nepl
cw surviving him who are residents Of
the Cav" creek section Of Maricop1
county.
His remains were taken 10 charge b,
tho undertaking parlors OF >. Y
Scvin.
Funeral arrangements will be an
nounced m soon m advices are received
from his brothers, who have been no
tilted by wire Of his death.
Weekly Arizona journal-miner., 1906-06-13
The Saunterer
An AppstisinS Document.

II was the dinner hour in local res.
taurant and the place was crowded. II
was the usual chatting, laughing, eat.
ing throng that can be sccn almos, any
evening between 8 and o. clock.
Entered upon the scene two men
who found seats At u small table built
for two. One Of the men had n news.
paper under his arm, which, ~ soon nv
the dinner order had been given he
hogan to read With interest.
Suddenly he looked up from the
paper. "Peach off, bunch, this pack.
ing house report, he said In a loud
voice to be heard. distinctly all over
thu room. On tho instant there was
sudden and absolute silence. His CON.
panion looked up with frightened OK.
preston. His answer was not intel.
ligiblc, hut IL sounded like u protest.
The man with the newspaper proceeded.
"Just listen TO this." he said and
one could have heard a pin drop, but
for the sound Of his voice. The com.
panion seemed about TO make anoth.
er protest, but IL was no use. The man
with the newspaper began TO rcad
He read that delicately worded section
concerning potted ham, and its ingredi.
ents-read il from beginning to end.
When he was about half way through,
lady in the back Of the room cough.
cd excitedly, turned red. then white,
and hurriedly made for the open air.
A man with u big plate of pork and
beans dropped his spoon on the floor,
and apparently fearing to pick 1t up,
threw dollar on top Of his check. grab.
bed his hat and made for the nearest
bar.
The reading progressed. IL reached
that exciting stage where the making
Of sausage ~ described In aarrowine
detail. A man near the window was
heard to swear softly and fcrvcntly and
he looked ready TO throw a plate, but
something seemed to strike him sud.
denly, and he. too, divc,l out, and
met the other man at the bar. Two
men at the next table to the reader
fed together A party of four in tho
center Of the room quit in the middle
OF the salad, and departed n differen,
directions with n white streak around
their gills.
The reading went steadily on. II
reached that absorbing passage in
which the manufacture Of the Chicago
brand Of lard il described. The voice
grew louder as the readers enthusias,u
increased. Suddenly there was a crash
an exclamation from the reader, a crr
of coffee spread itself artis,ically over
til" scenery The companion had stuck
his fist through the newspaper.
Shut up, you brute" he walled
you d turn the stomach Of a cannib.l
Seri'oh," and with n hurried swipe 10,
his hat, the companion Joined the fleeing
throng.
The man with the. newspaper ate hi,
dinner alone. 'r,
Weekly Arizona journal-miner., 1906-06-13

In the line Of succession To the Spa
ninh throne after Alfonso, without
counting any Of the Carlists out in the
woods, comes first his oldest aunt Isabel.
widow Of an Italian count, a woman
Of So, thoroughly indoctrinated with
bourbonism Of the rankest type. Next
IL her sister, Maria de la Pas, wife
Of n Bavarian prince, and finally In
fanta Eulalia, who created something
Of sensation during the Chicago
worlds fair by her unconventional be-
havior. None VI them Is AZ to bc
ruler; and had the anarchists bomb
reached Alfonso, II would have been q
free for all race among n lot Of worth.
less broken down ptincelinas.
Weekly Arizona journal-miner., 1906-06-13
The Social Mirror.

and Miss Emma butcher. Guests wer.
Mcsdames =. +. Hastings, X. T.. Sloan
Tom Campbell, and Miss Theresa Fred
ericks
Ia honor Of the high school pupil,
and their friends an evening Of dane
ing was enjoyed on Saturday evening
in the auditorium Of the High school
building. Violin and piano dis
coursed sweet strains until the hou,
of eleven, when the pretty crowd d.
parted for their homes. Included
among the guests were Mcsdames J
Forrest, j. Is. Tomlinson, the Mise,
Louise H. Gibbs Grace A. Garnet
Catherine G. Miller, Marguerite shur
Edith Garfield, Minnie Seaman, DIV.
Buckley, Louise Nelson, Fanny no
mas, Bcrnice Modcn,. Lucille MOr
son, Scmyra Wilder, Ruby Lloyd
Dorothy Drake, Mary Frank 0arduer
Maude Thomas, Myrtle Keith, Eleanor
Sloan, Louise Draper, Mary stansbe,r
Mamie Bond, Mabel Moore, Harr.,
Coke, Ethel Fisher, Messrs. b. D
Billinghurst, Gussie Peter, Andersos.
Davis, Ross, Harold Munds, Edward
Pain, Don Tomlinson, Christopher d.
Wis. Stanley Pain, Neil Clark, Henry
Adams, Hugh Mosher, Robert P.ci
Raymond Belchcr, Robert Wells, Hsr
old Thomas, Ernest Barnes, Frasi
Wilson, Philip, Beach, Morris Paine,
George Meade. Bliss Travis, Chalm.,
Pome, Charles Merritt, Roland Mosh
or, Gordon Clark, Berry Ling, Davs
Modem, Walter Doudna, and n. Ton
linson.
Helen Iieisler celebrated her .le,
cnth birthday yesterday by entertain
ing her little friends, those present b.
ing: Ethel Walls, Myrtle Walls, Mel
lie Roberts, Theora Simmons, Gn.,
Cousins, Alma Cousins, Masccila Brink
meyer, Louie Hin, Bernice shsl.i.
Louise Logan, Teresa Massing,, Leon,
Murphy, Ruth Haisley, Olive Haisley,
Alice Fitzgerald, Mary Fitzgerald.
Lottic Binkley. Alien Fsrsel. CAM.
Iieisler, Blanch Gordon, Katie iIeisl.'.
and Inez Love,
, Mrs. Charlcsi , Byroa- Hubbard. AMI
her daughter, Mim Flora Harris Fub.
bard Of sss fauJsss; arein PrSos
for m extended visit with their rcla-
tives, Mrs. wilKaw Fox and Mrs. n T.
Southworth.
Weekly Arizona journal-miner., 1906-06-13
Editorial Comment
PACKERS spARRlNG FOR DELAY.

the packer
they will be disappointed One OF them declares that
the trade already suffered loss the OF
10000 annually the President blamed for sending the NELL
Reynolds report congress Presumably he should have sup
scap the investigators to Chicago to be
worked over "potted chicken or pure leaf lard
Roosevelt did his duty nothing nor less The
conditions Upton Sinclair and other Unofficial invcst
gators strong iacie Now know they told
truth beef baons snecd and denied and attempted
discred muckakers Even had the President been in
cncd suppress special his hand would
have Of the packers themselves II they
suffering heavy financial loss the nation whose every
deccncy outraged will not be The only
place attacking cscienccss purveyors Of
,arrion is in their pocketbooks
Thomas f. Wilson manager Tor Nelson Morris at Chicago
agriculture behalf OF the
lie spoke contempuousy Of the report He
denA ~ statements c said the packers could not afford to
the inspection provided by the Beverage BILL estimated at
figure head! lie complained Of the
g done the industry represented by this perncious
Sagtaon And he spoke fcclngy Of the injury which will result
ito cs(dtne producers Of the for which the packers
snow pay pckp, aid charge much than few
This outRasn Shidc for the farmers and stockmen almost
almost boug,, the eyes Of his audience.
Wilson does expect be believed His real purpose how
evcr iksrbjer for which he Washington plain
ongrass nearly ready adjourn Next the defeat of the egis
pcratively demanded President public
on the packers delay. So Wilson proposes that commit
be appointed Chicago and make nvcs
cation itself Tha, could he done time for action the BILL
closing
inspection law for year least
What ingenious plan il is! \ few pompous old gentlemen
rock and silk hats inspect conditions the stockya
oubtless the packers will tic ribbons tails
the apcs Of the bcefstcker The latter might be dressed
oeaors for the Probably the delegation would be
greeted with brass band, and possibly banquccd po"d
chicken and sockyard dccacc fear
gresham might shy at that
No such iarcca proceedings wanted The government
has male its inspection The country satisfied the report
truthful Now let have good law these ghtful
abuses and le, have Delay will
packers The the settled and public agitation
'ayd the better for them and their pockcbooks,
Kaiser Wilhelm will descend in submarine boat He still
Keeps his ambition equal President Rooscvets
From published Indications the san Francisco
quake didn't damage in the whole town.
+ j. +
II has always been known that New York the
that She allowed skin gambler make income
year off roulette and faro comes with slight Jolt
f. r r
st Petersburg threatens make the environment
for Gorky he home for stirring
ING" in the United States II mostly anti(orky
+ + r '',-fS s's,ti
\noer determined attempt is to be made eiyilzc British
cousins mp to the point of playing baseball
- +
Il costs spaoe'""t to run postal service, sssc
wy ~ 'pIr3Tai ln>2F1 .sss'' TsF
s.e4~, gssfN''
Weekly Arizona journal-miner., 1906-06-13
ROCK ISLAND WRECK.

TOPEKA, june s--Ih. a wreck Of
passenger train No. 2 on the Rock Isl
And east hound this morning, near
Jsnnina, four coaches were overturned,
and few passengers sssapsd unhuyt.
jobs swssse', Of Fai'nount, MINI, an
injured pass"a9ss, vill: pvnhably die
Weekly Arizona journal-miner., 1906-06-13

This. tn" month of the 's sweet girl
graduate and her boy companion,
Witnessed ON Thursday evening the de
parturc of five young men and women
from school life into lifc's school,
Occupying the center Of the stage III
the Elks' thcater, they presented
picture which made proud the hearts
Of fond parents and doting relatives,
the girls gowned in daintiest erea
,ions Of white. and their manner
charming mixture of girlish diffdence
and womanly dignity; their male com
.anions full Of assurance and the es'
sence of manliness, for a mystic change
is wrought, new perception opens,
and ~ Garfield says, "the hopes that
lie before him, the great inspirations
above him, all these things, with the
untried pathway Of life opening up
it's difficulties and dangers, inspire
him to courage, and force, and work."
And 40, all hail to the proud girl
and boy graduate for a great man
has said the children OF today will
be tho architects Of our country's
destiny
Invitations have been issued by the
graduating class Of ~. Joseph's Acn'
DENY for their commencement exercises
: TO take place on Thursday evening,
! June 81, in. the Elks' theater The
graduates include Miss Lena Mabel
Hooker, Miss Rose Elaine Wooster and
Miss Kathleen Mae Burke.
Monday morning, June Is, the award.
! ing Of prizes and certificates Of promo
ton will take place.
, Tuesday evening. June ~, will De
senior class night.
Alumnae day takes place on wcdncs'
day, June 90, and on Friday evening
there will be n reception and banquet
held ut the hotel Burke.
The week n functions will end with
an "Au Rcvoir" party at Camp Beau.
voir.
The propramm. for senior class nigh,
M A. follows:
Music.
History nj III, class of 1909. Kath.
Icen Mac Burke.
Music.
Prophecy and Poem. RIOS. Ela,H.
Wooster.
Music. .'J say
Mabel Hooker.
Music.
Tribute 20 Glass on oversee, Myrtle
Brady.
Glass Play, 1.-TWO Flats ana a
Sharp" Cast-Major Kcye (Arthur,
Weekly Arizona journal-miner., 1906-06-13

John sharp Williams goes on tho
theory that, just as one good lively
bnmbiebee can occupy hall, 40 II he
"plnrges around lively enough he can
make people think the Democracy q.
still represented in congress-.
Weekly Arizona journal-miner., 1906-06-13

Miss Bertha Krupp, "a German girl
with some 100000 income PEI wc'h.
turned down all the titled aspiran's for
her hand and chcckbook, 10 pick out "a
plain young citizen. And she lives
right where nobility abounds IN bun
ches. Probably she knows too much
about counts and barons and princes.
Weekly Arizona journal-miner., 1906-06-13

New York burglar burglng; man
Of the house objected with brand
ished gun: was promptly knocked
out by one sweep Of jimmy; woman
Of the house came up with drawn hat
pin; first scared the intruder half TO
death, then held him till the police
came. Has anybody said anything re-
Gently about the alleged defenseless
scxv
Weekly Arizona journal-miner., 1906-06-13

That old futile question, "why IL an
anarrhist' IN no nearer settlement than
II ever was.
Weekly Arizona journal-miner., 1906-06-13

It's tainted meat. not tainte,
money. that folks are worrying abou
this month
Weekly Arizona journal-miner., 1906-06-13

Ena' y reign M far has been shor,
but spectacular.
Weekly Arizona journal-miner., 1906-06-13

"Pass IL along" IL n good rule In
politics. Bankhead, OF Alabama, beat
en- in his candidacy for the house by
IIobson, announces that he IL after She
scnatorship Of pcttus or Morgan.
Weekly Arizona journal-miner., 1906-06-13

Whom tired. read the journal Miner