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Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1906-01-12

The last chapter of the famous Com
stock mine romance is being enacted to-
day under conditions OF supreme interest
to the world. 1t is typical Of tho
changes which have convert ted gold min
ing from ventures Of luck and uncer-
tainty into scientific industrial invest
ments, says Public Opinion. What
science ten and twenty years ago could
not accomplish the electrical engineer
is slowly but surely doing today and the
priceless wealth OF the great Comstock
lode will DO delivered from it's subter-
rpnean beds 5000 to 5000 feet below the
earth's surface, to be added TO the
worlds store OF gold. For upward OF
twenty years now the large group OF
mines associated with the Comstock lode
has been practically idle. Although
mining engineers know that millions OF
dollars OF gold were hidden in the great
veins of the rocks which ran eastward
VirguiI City, it was impossible to
secure it III paying quantities, owing to
the flooding OF the mines and the terrific
heat encountered at the lower levele.
Thus, for nearly a quarter Of a century,
Virginia City has been standing OF a
gold mine worth millions OF dollars, but
so cunningly had nature guarded and
protected her wealth hat the best in
Genuity OF man could not touch it.
There hnvo been soul stirring events In
the past history OF the Comstock, and
stories OF fabulous discoveries OF gold,
but the future holds forth as many
promising developments which will
make the historic mines the center OF
interest for the whole mining world.
Not even Nome and the Klordyke may
surpass in wonderful Yields OF the
precions metal the groups Of mines
which cluster around Virginia City
under Mount Davidson. Virginia City
may again become the greatest and
most picturesque mining camp in the
world, with it's streets crowded with
motley collections of humanity, and it's
stores, saloons and opera houses alive
with the reckless song and jest OF the
typical miners and fotsam and jetsam
Ct the great west.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1906-01-12

Rev. U. e. Partridge succeeded in TAX
ing n photograph OF the sea OF frozen
FOG enveloping the plain east Of the
Comstock yesterday, the extreme peak
OF Sugarloat mountain resembling a
small island, while the eastern boundary
OF the fog sea extended to the base of
tho Tcoyabe range on the Reese River
II hundred and eighty miles away.
at this altitude tho eastern slope of Mt.
Davidson WINS bathed in sunlight, while
less than a thousand yards to the east.
ward people were shiverlng in a freezing
fog go dense that objects were III.
deccrnible at a distance Of n few feet
Virginia Chronicle.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1906-01-12

ghtterIng with gold. Many prospeclors
are also rushing to the new field from
fonopah aud Bullirog.
The bids for the CONSTRUCTION of the
government building ut Reno were
opened yesterday and one OF them, that
OF the Northwestern CONSTRUCTION
Company Of Wahpetop, South Dakota,
Is Si3.1I3. S2,000 within tue building
fund. Now that a iii Inns be IN obtain.
ed within the building fand it is be
hcved that the treasury department will
take steps NJ once to let the contract.
The appropriation WIS male by congress
several years ngo.
An Engli>hmun and an Iriehman
while having their dinner in Il restau.
rant got 'uto conversation. The Eng
hshnan had only one leg and Pat rather
inquisitivC, inquired how he had the
misfortune T." lose it. Thinking to have
Il Joke ~ Pate expense, tho Englishman
r"iiied: Il WIS always given to UNDER
stand lint nv grpnt-granutnuther was
lrieh ana the Irish blood from her settled
IN my leg, and souner thar have my
Irish blood III me | had the leg cut of"
-Shurc. thep," said Pat, -it's "A pity it
diin't settle i'll you charlottesville
Journal.
Billy Sanderson skipped out OF Gold
Centre last week leaving an unpaid
board bill of 200. The Bulltrog Miner
says:"He was located. a few hours later,
ut Beatty, three miles distance. When
identified by the officer, Sanderson had
s3i lcf.. This no gave to the officer.
The latter then chained Billy to n treigh-
ter's wagon, where he furnished amuse-
meut for the longshorcmen during the
balance Of he day A! delegation from
Gold Center took Sanderson back to that
town, where he is certain to have a good
job at a 80 per day until the balance OF
the board bill is worked out"
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1906-01-12
Tho Tongue,

Tho most deadly instrument known to
the human family is the tongue. Dyna-
mito 10 not in il as n trouble breeder.
1t IL the bair trigger OF the vicious,
Tho lees brain back Of It, tho freor tho
action. 1t goes of on the slightest
p~rovocatiou. 1t strikes heavier blowe
than a prize fighter or Il mulo kicking
down hill. 1t causes more heart aches
thon u tax collector. A tongue can
make u eoro spot for years. Tho crimes
~chargcable to tho tongue are uukindncss
gossip, lying, SANDER, malice aud hate,
the aggregate OF sorrow and murder -
Exchange.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1906-01-12
FROM DAILY
Salmagundi.

a furnished house to rent. Inquire
Mt this office.
George Russell ,Jr.. left for Battle
Mountain tins afternoon.
Olympia oyster cocktails the finest
ever-at the Club Saloon. 4
Tom and Jerry at the Club Saloon to-
morrow Sunday. Come and sample it,
Mr.. Miller's lecture. tonight promises
to he very interesting Do not fail to
be present.
Joe Currey returned from San Fran
cisco this morning and left for his home
at Edgemont this afternoon.
Rev. o. Il. Miller OF Washington d..
G. arrived on No.3 today. He will
lecture in the Presbyterian church to
night.
The writer has been go badly crippled
with rheumatism since Sunday that he
has been unable to ekirmish for local
items.
"Good Tidings From Tho Nations
Capital. This is die subject OF a free
lecture at the Presbyterian church to-
night by one who was there.
The l.. j. WintermaDtel Co., Jewellers,
are prepared to do repairing at the most
reasonable rates at their place Of bust
ness. Engraving free Of charge on all
articles sold.
What promises to be n big snow storm
set III this forenoon and continues at
this writing. While it is good for the
country, Mr.. Owens says it is hard Oh
the sheepmen.
n. p. Guljaggcr, at jones old Stand
Is prepared to 90 blacksmithng i'll al
Of its branches ut prices to suit the
times. Horse shooting and wagon work a
speciality. Pu work guaranteed Take
your work to Mr.. Gullagger's should
you want it done well and at reasonable
prices.
Judge Wellington Stewart, II pioneer
OF Carson, il dead Mt EatonviIlr, Wash,
where lie has been living for n number
OF years. Mr.. Stewart crossed the plains
in 1859, and was one Of the first civil
officers that ever served in Ormsby
county, having beer elected justice Of
the peace.
Robert L 'rch GfoTmer Employee OF
the Southern Pacific Company, who had
a foot crushed of at Wadsworth several
years ago while in the discharge OF his
duties, recovered nm $4,000 judge mcnt
Thursday in the U. S. court at Carson.
Burch sued for 100000 mud the jury
gave him a verdict for slS, 600. The
company gave notice oi a motion for n
rehearinR Of the case.
Tho great CHAIN" tho links OF which
were two and ono half inches square
md ono foot long, each link Weighing
no pounds. was stretched across the
Hudson river ut Wcet Point, just below
Fort Clinton, May 1. 1918, to prevent
the British warships from ascending tho
river. Tho total weight 81 the chain
was 1870 tons, aud it's lcugtli was $50
yards. Parts OF it arc still preserved ut
West Point.
burglars wore very busy in Reno
Wednesday night. They broke into The
Offices oi tho Riverside Mill and tho w.. l.
Mitchell Company aud the Carroll 4
Seaman %sGloou. Thcy blew up the safe
at the mill with nitrOglyc erinc and took
several dollars il silver, but tho inncl
vault containing valuable diamonds aud
othor jcwolry was not molested. q
tho Mitchell Company, they broke opoi
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1906-01-12
FROM MONDAYS DAILY
Salmagundi.

Tho public school opened FOR business
thia morning.
Miss Corycll Of Wclla is in Glko fora
Tow dnys. Sho il n niece Of Hon. II. II
Coryoll.
Mrs. Hattie Tanner Of Wells ia taking
n course in nursing Mt the bowling
hospital.
II IL strange TINT III hsia md Airica,
whore grnss will not grow, tho most
beautiful flowers and shrubs ilourish TO
perfection.
Regent Smith aud Mr.. Griffin arrived
this morning 10 attend the meeting Of
tho stockholders Of tho First National
Bank tomorrow.
Prof. Cginr, principal ~ tho high
school, left Reno Tor SIM Francisco
Saturday night. Ito will return 10
ElkO on the 10th mud resume hia work,
Rsv. Pcrcival r. Smitho will leave for
Wolfe md Glover Valley tomorrow morn.
ing and before returning he will Welt
Battle Mountain, lilo expects to return
Saturday.
MiBo Eva ThOmpfon Ia considerably
under the weather. She was not able Ia
lill hor place In tho Office today. Mics
Girty Joyce md Oliver Fec came 10 tho
rescue mud did their beat to help us gcl
tho pnpor out on timo.
Nyo county in coming To tho
'front.' rapidly. This IL forcibly shown
ny the reduction in tho tax ratios ~,
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1906-01-12
FROM WEDNESDAYS DAILY
Sa1maqundi

Judge Brown will leave Tor Eureka
tonight Ia try;a civil case Tor Judge
Brcen
Tho Reno police force mndc l,53G AR
rests Inst year for oronscp ranging from
Euiaanccs tn the most serious iol0niC9.
II is reported that the Western
Pacific has decided To make Elko II
division point. This ia good new II
true.
a dhrky wns naked why he went away
md gave tho following lucid answer: 81
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1906-01-12
A LIQUID Cold Cure,

For coughs and colds no remedy is
equal TO Kennedy's Laxative Honey and
Tar-tho Liquid Cold Cure. 1t is dit.
ferent from all otbers-better, because IL
cxpolls all cold from the system by act.
ing ns a cathartic on the bowels. Gives
strength TO weak lungs. Affords immo.
diato relief i'll Group, coughs, colds,
whoopinR cough, etc. Children love It..
Sold 10y Elko Drug Go.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1906-01-12
Tips IN Scotland,

Everyone Is rushing OF to Scotland,
n place where, above all others. ono
pays the wages OF another mans ser.
wants In accursed tips. There used
20 be n hotel where with every three.
penny-worth Of brandy-and.soda you
wero charged for "plate.glass and
iinen,' ond where an apple was
charged %si1pence. on the ground that
they never charge less than s~l1pencc
Tor Neutrality-suspicious. Of To-day.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1906-09-14
Lunch at The Fair.

Those who have promised to con.
ribute TO the lunch to be served at tbo
Fair by the ladies of the Cemetery I'm
provement Association can leave their
contributions at Spots Bros. grocery
store. Please have articles marked eo
we will know from whom they come
Our delivery will go to the Fair very
early on every morning.
Help in this enterprise is still wanted
SO please send in what you can. II Won
cannot prepare the food send it anv-
way and leave it az the home, of Mrs
W. G HARRISON We will gladly cook
it, so give us all the assistance you can.
Mrs. John st. Clair, Mrs. Geo. p. Hail.
Mary Harman. A. M. Black.
). A. 6reever, E. V. SPOTS,
G. a. Fudge, Miss O'Keeffe
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1906-09-14
Mr.. Bryan Misquoted.

So far rs we have bcea able To iudpo
nearly evtry paper in the country has
misquotcd and seem to have misilndcr-
stock Mr.. Bryan ON the government
question. AS we understand the ad.
dress, as reported in the papers, Mr..
Bryan's position is, that, If nothing
else Will do, then "ultimntclV" tbc
government may have To step i'm and
correct the abuses. And This he saws
IS only his own private opinion, cx-
pressed on his own account, and i'm NO
way attempting 10 commit the party
TO this view.
Within less than tex years nr.
Bryan will be vindicated His view will
be found TO be the correct one. ms in
former positions taken by him. If Mr..
Bryan says Government ownership is
the thing its the thing.
The assertion is venturcd that with
in thirty days therc'll bean awakening
on the part Of some Dcmocrnts who
have been so precipitate in their criti-
cisms. Nothing pleases the great trusts
and corporations so much as To have
the Democrats wranglc aud fight Mr..
Bryan.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1906-09-14
A Spider and n Mouse.

Aou wouldn't believe it unless YOU
saw 1t. A small black spider, no larger
than your thumb nail. captured a
mouse and has him hung 10y the nccl,
ana swung up, in the store of Pecrv \
st. Clair. just how it happened no
one knows, but the mouse Is complete-
~ and securely hung by the neck with
the small fine strands Of the web as if
a cord or rope had him. The
strength OF n spiders web as well a-
the skill of the spider, is one of the
wonders of nature.
A number of people have visited the
store to see the curiosity. VIII Ed
insists that people see il for them
selves. He says no body would believe
it II he told it. IL is n fact as you can
see for yourself.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1906-09-14
A hat for every head.
Harrison q Gillespie Bros
ClLDERSLEEVE-LEECE

John r. Gildersleeve, Jr., and Miss
Louise Leece, were married at the
home of the bride, in Thompson Val
ley, on Wednesday. A reception WAS
rendered on yesterday at the home of
the grooms father, ON Clear Fork.
The groom is the oldest son Of Can't.
g. ). and Mrs. Gildersleeve. and
nephew Of DIR. j. II. Gidersleeve. and
one of Tazewell's promising young
business men.
The bride is charming daughter of
G. A. and Mrs. Leece, n prominent and
wealthy family of Thompson Valley,
and a young lady of fine character and
attainments. Mr.. and Mrs. Glider
sleeve will make their home in Taze-
we'll.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1906-09-14
Girls Neck DisIocated;
Vacation in Rockies
ST. Pnul, Va. Sent IL

81. Paul. Va, Sept. IL.
Miss Francis Greear entered school
AZ Russell College Monday.
Missee Mamie aud Harvey Sayers
Lebanon. were the guest OF Mrs. w. G..
Craig for week recently.
Mr.. and Mrs c. A. Broadwatcr OF
Dante. are visiting the formers parents
here this week.
Miss Eva Hurt, Gardner. IL snondi,,
a few days with her brother AT this
place. Miss hurt will visit fri, nds IN
Norton this week.
Miss Carrie Broadwater, Norton. was
at home again Sunday.
Miss Orlina Hillman, Cocburn. wns
visiting IN StPaul Monday evening.
). II. French, chief engineer Of the
> y W. Ry., Is having his vacation out
IN the Rocky mountain region.
j. X Turner and G. A. Brondwater
attended meeting of the Shriner DE.
gree IN Masonry, AT Norton, the sth
). Nj. llillman made business TIN
Scott county Monday, returning with n
ilne span OF mules which hc purchased
while there.
The - year old girl Of J.. Dye, Miss
Elgln, who had her neck dislocated Is
no better. Dr. Grcear. ST. Paul, DIR
Williams. Rlchands, after calling sun
day afternoon state that recovery was
doubtful.
Miss Alta May Tate, who has ty-
phoid fever, we are glad to note. IL
still improving.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1906-09-14
VI. T. Browning Dead

The many friends of NJ. Il. Brown
ing will be shocked TO learn of his
death which occurred at the home of
hls father at Emory some days ago.
Mr.. Browning was elected Common
wealth 5 Attorney OF this county by n
large majority two years ago. which
position he held until few months
ago, when he resigned ON account of
bad health Sandy Valley News 7th.
Mr.. Browning was brother to Col.
Jas. > Browning, 81 Pocnhoatas. and
widely and favorably known i'm this
section. lie was comparatively young
man. His health has been precautions
for several years.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1906-09-14
Accommodations for Visitors.

In view OF the closing of one of
Tazewell's hotels, committc has been
appointed by the fair management to
secure as many private boarding places
as possible. All who can are urged to
take as many boarders during the
three days OF the Fair as possible. and
the names of families and number of
boarders they can accomodate will be
in the hands of the committee. and
available to visitors. Lists of board
ing places can be found at the hotel.
in the hands of the Secretary. DIR.
Copenhaver, and at each of the news
paper offices. Every family, who can
take one or more boarders, should do
so, and furnish their names, rates &c
to the committee as soon as possible.
If every citizen will do what he can
there need be, and will not be anyIack
for places.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1906-09-14
News From Mr.. Miles Other Interest.
ing News.
North Tazewell, Va. Sept. I8.

North Tazewell, Va, Sept. I8.
Albert Hspkins left this week to en-
ter Hampden q Sidney. The wishes of
his many friends go with him, that he
may have pleasant and profitable
year.
Necl Draper, the "midget" operator
Is visiting home folks at Galax, Va.
Mr.. james Charles, of Judson, n. G..
is visiting his wife at this place, Mrs.
Charles, who has been in constant at
tendance of her sister, Mrs. VIM.
Porter, who has been so desperately
i'll.
Miss Lucy Clapp has received several
messages, announcing the safe arrival
OF Capt. Miles and family in Spokane.
Wash. While il was the communitv's
loss to have them leave, it will at least
be pleasing TO know they reached their
new home in safety
Clinch Academy opened ON last
Monday with good attendance. If
every thing else in this town was i'm
Keeping with the work done at the
Academy, we'd have the spotless town.
Mrs. o. E.ss Hopkins and daughter.
Miss Alice, came up to see Albert off
on Monday.
Mrs. Lake has rented the property
OF Mr. Peery, and is at present house
keeping.
Miss Ora Daily and sister Maggie,
visited their aunt, Mrs. Jack Whitley
on last Wednesday.
Mrs. May Bailey arrived in town on
Wednesday and will be the guest of
her brother, Geo. p, Hall, while here
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1906-09-14
The Agricultural
Department,
A Word TO the Farmers. Who
Has the Biggest "Punkin 4"

The Fair people have added a new
and important feature to their exhibit
this year-an Agricultural Depart
ment. A country fair without a pump
kin, corn, vegetable and fruit exhibit
is seriously lacking i'm one OF it's most
important features. A building has
been provided for such an exhibit, and
1T is now up 10 to farmers TO see that
the exhibit is complete Bring some
thing of the best you have-coln,
potatoes, beans, beets. turnips, pump
kins, wheat, oats. &c. &c, and let the
visitors to the Fair from other sections
as well as your neighhors see what is
raised in Tazewell. But little time is
Necessary TO gather small quantity OF
what you have. Liberal premiums
have been offered in this department..
and is earnestly hoped and confidently
expected that this exhibit will be full
and complete.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1906-09-14
TannersvilIe Items.

Mr A. Il. Necessary and family were
visiting at j. p. Hits Sunday.
Miss Ida Grifllts and sister were
visiting Mrs. Keister Saturday night.
Mrs Julia Lambert, OF Pounding
Miss, Is visiting her parents in Little
Valley.
Miss Gussie Wyatt was calling on
Miss Carrie iiilr Sunday evening.
James Hit, one Of our best bows has
accepted "A position at Roanoke, and OF
course Is very much missed.
MISS Bessie Suthers, Of TazewclI, is
visiting friends aud relatives at this
place.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1906-09-14
The Sanitary Conditions of
the Town.
(ConmunIcatod\


MI. Editor:
The physicians In this town. members
OF the Board OF Health OF tho oorn,,,
are unanimous In saying that the sani-
'ary conditions are bad and TINT. too
without excuse. There is no reason ON
earth why "A town. situated ms Is Taze-
Wen. should not be clean and health
iul except poverty or Ignorance. Tho
The town is not poor and boasts % go
'intelligence Then, why, In the name of
reason, should the towns princinal
streets be overgrown with mIserahIa
weeds' and stand In swamp and pools
OF diSease-brecding muck and waterp
Ihe town council seems 10 be utterlv
Indifferent 10 the situation. or elae thew
don't know how to deal with Il. AnpeaI
ai'er appeal, from the suffering and
those who naturally and reasonablv
rear sickness, falls upon deaf ears.
Certain parts OF Tazewell and Railroad
avenues are swampy, and absolutely
oVergrown with weeds. The OUTLAY of a
comparatively small amount OF money
would remedy the whole matter.
Now there are seyen known cases Of
ieYer In town, ,raceable tho physicians
say TO local causes, and yet no effort
whatever Is being made to relieve the
present distress or prevent the spread
OF the scourage.
II people are kept out OF this town
Tor fear Of their health, and the town
gets an umsavory reputation. or deaths
occur directly due to the unhealthf,I
and bad conditions, as the physjcions
assure us will. in all probability be the
case, who will be responsible? Who
can DC held responsible under the cir
cumstances except the men who have
the ability and authority to, at least
make an honest effort to remove the
causes, but who do not even raise as
much as finger to do so?
Continue TO thunder against the
cVii though you seem to make little or
no impression on body Of men whose
duty it is to remedy the evil.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1906-09-14
Will End December 20

Ire clinch Valley News contest will
end December 2Olh at 10 p. m. This
date Is fixed in order that the resn,.
may De announced Lext day, in the
issue of the 21st.
The votes will be carefully coun,ad
ana the names of the succ, ssful can.
diaates and votes received announced
Inc highest number of votes gets the
nice piano, the next highest the sew.
'ns machine, and the next, the guitar
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1906-09-14
Letter TO
R. G. CHAPMAN,
Tazewcll, Virginia.

Dear Sir: Now, may be, You can't
get the goods; If you can your fortune
Is made.
Cotton cloth-they call it muslin in
some parts-at about the usual price
per yard, but wider, twice az wide az
some, and better, wears better. keeps
white und whole a surprising time in
all sorts OF wear
You could sell that cloth for hund-
dreds OF miles; there'd be no limit.
A yard goes further; one buys less
yards. Wears longer; one buys less
Often. 1t always looks right till well
worn-out. No one customer buvs $40
much OF IT; but think of the number of
customers
May be you can't get It in cloth: but
you can In paint: Devoe. Devoe is as if
it were wider; u gallon goes furfher;vou
buy less gallons; you pay for. less gal
Ions; you pay for painting less gallons
--ss II one paid less for making a gar
ment OF that wide cloth-and II keeps
its fresh look and sheds water till YOU
have forgotten how old il is.
1t isn't true in cloth, but IL il in
paint: the less you pay, the better it is
for the goodness OF paint IS reckoned
by gallons; loss gallons, more goodness
Goodness In paint is strength. The
stronger paint, the less gallons il
takes for a job and the longer it wears.
Yours truly
3 4 w DEVOE K co
New York
p. s. John Z. Jackson sells our paint
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1906-09-14
Horse Sale Day
Next Tuesday

The horse-market sale day which
was to have been held ON last Tues
day. the llth inst, was postponed un-
I'll the first day of the Tazewell Fair:
and will be held on the Fair grounds
on that day. This sale is expected To
not only attract n large number of
buyers, but to add largely to the
number of horses and other live stocl,
that will be on exhibition.