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Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1907-02-22
Y0UNG MAR SUICIDES.
Albert L. Mcknight IlIIis HInself In
Chinatown.

About 1890 Monday night Albert l.
Mcknight shot himself through the
head with Il revolver aud died at the
county hospital at O'clock Tuesda,
morning. Tho shooting occurred neal
Iii Loy's store in ChInaiown aud fouI
shots were iircd. One Of the bullets
passed through his forehead aud the
other ntered his head just back of the
LETT ear and passed clear through and
lodged against the seal p on the left side
1t is not known which OF the shots took
effect. Immediately after the shooting
the young man was picked up and taken
to German IL Kcarn's saloon near the
postoflice and Drs. Hood, Eby md Nc
Doweli were soon in attendance. They
dressed his wounds and did everything
possible to make hIm comfortable after
which he was removed to the couniy
hospital.
Mcknight was the son of Mr.. aud Mrs
Ira Mcknight formerly OF Cherry
Creek. but now living in Ely. lie was
about - years OF age. Several years
ago he met with "A railroad accident and
lost several toes, but the injury did not
seriously cripple him.
He and viii Roberts, friend, came
to Elkn about three days ugo from
MiZpah, the new camp i'll southeastern
Elko county, where they had been
prospecting. They came here to spend
few days before gong to the Bullion
district On ii prospecting trip.
They called on Judge Brown Monday
forenoon ana renamed half An hour OF
so chatting about one thing and another
Al that time, Judge Brown Doticed
nothing unusual i'll McKnighrs ac.
tons further than be could see that
TIC was slightly under the iuhuen &c
of liquor. Later Judge Brown went
with them to the First National Bank
and identified them us they wished to
draw some money. y bou, half nm hour
before the young man killed himsel.
he called on DR.. Hood and said that he
hurt one nf his feet. DR.. Hood dress
ed the foot. but noticed nothing. unusul
in the young man.
After That he and Roberts started out
70 sec the ,ishta and Landed in China
town. McKuight i,fI his companion in
one Of the houses tnh he did not see
him again until after he had shot him
self
His father is n prominent citizen n
White Pme county and from 1902 to
1901 was one Of the connty commission
ers. William Mcknight, Il brother, is
the prescott recorder Of White Piuo
county.
This mornius jnIge Brown wired
Wm. Mcknight at Ely of hrs br0ther'e
death. No reply tn the message had
been received at IA late hour this after
noon.
The remains are at the morgue and
will TO hCIL until word 10 received from
his people at Ely
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1907-02-22
The County snIary BiII.

The salary bill introduced by Assem-
! blyman Winter deserves careful consid.
GRAFTON by the Taxpayers Of Elko county
because 1t increases salaries all along
the line and is not in accord with the
| platform upon which The democratic
mem bers Of tie legislature were elected.
That there can be no question upon tina,
point 1t Is only nect ssary to call atteD.
ton tu tho following plank ir the demo
cratic county platform upon which Mr..
Winter aud his democratic colleagues
M the assembly and senate were elected. &.
The platfoI IN after advocating the scgre.
CATION OF the offices Of district attorney
and superintendent Of schools. says:
@1n other county offices the work is so
growing through the growth OF the
county that either salaried de puties
should be provided Tor when needed, or
provision made for the separation OF the
offices when the officer is performing tie
functions which properly pertain to two
or more offices. We demand that the
mem bers Of the Legislature elected from
this county Introduce and secure the
passage of such Legislation rs will effect
these obiecta."
IL will be seen that the platform docs
not demand an Increase III sniariAs ui
the present officials, but H. ,es dcmand
tiIa. salaried deputies be provided
wherever nedeed. With that demand
the writer Is in hearty sympathy, but he
Is not in sympathy with the Winter bill
which raises the salaries o' all th. pres
ent county officials, something not de-
manded by the people, and gives them
salaried deputies in addition to the
increase
In order that the people may know
how much the Winter bin, IL it becomes
a law, will inc. ease the salaries Of the
present officials attention is called to- the
following:
Tho yearly salaries of the county off
cials are as follOys:
Sheriff 49,. .......... ....S 2iO0 90
Necorucr....-. .... ........ $500 90
CLERK & Treasurer . lSU0 90
Assessor, r,.......-.... -. 2U0O 90
District Attorney .......... 1850 90
Commissioners, three. ..... 300 90
Total.....................s1O,7Oo 80, 100 90
Now let us SEQ what they will be
under the Winter. bill II il becomes II
law:
,oo, 90.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1907-02-22

In the banks OF San Francisco lies the
sun ut sl03,STS II without an owner.
II Inns lain i'll tho vaults for ten years
uId no one has called to claim it. II is
made w pf OF some 500 accounts dis.
trbutcd among the eavings banks OF the
city. Although efforts have been re-
prntcdly made 10 locate the owners OF
the money, the search has not been cue.
ccss'ul.
The money stands IN the names OF
pcrsyna from every quarter OF the globe.
there are dcpositors from London, from
Parif, from Geneva, and irom nearly
every state in the union. Naturally
most Of the depositors wore San Fran
SiscNns, but large proportion wore citi
zens Of smaller cities OF the state Tie
largest unclaimed deposit stands In the
Of Palrick Duly Of Austin. Nevada. II
amounts to sS,27j50,
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1907-02-22

the north.
little more enterprise would put
Lin coin county ahead OF the hounds i'll
mineral production. The time is ripe
for healthy mining boom.
Other counties have developed th. ir
mines on eastern capital. Lincoln, with
mines OF merit, should make an effort
to interest men Of enterprise md means.
-Caliente Lode-Exprqss.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1907-02-22

Add this 20 tho increase in tho salary
list and we have a total Of S7l50 which
the taxpayers will have to pay every
year to the officers OF Tho county in
addition to what they already pay.
While the salaries fixed by tho bill,
exccp, III case OF the assessor, are not
too high, the people have not demanded
any increase OF salaries md none should
be given.
The nsscss1r now receives $4,000 gear
and is not provided with deputy Tic
Winter bill fixes his salary Mt S2i0O a
year and gives him an Office deputy NJ
$40 pcr month for elk months nuI two
deputies Tor two months each at siC0 rer
month This increases the cost OF the
assessors office 1880 year and makes
II worry near einecure Tor tia. officer.
Tho republican county platform was
along The same linoa ns tho plank in the
democratic platform quoted above It
mHdc no demand that tho officers be
given depu'ice and ra,rc ~ snlariee.
Hence we aay the Winter hill docs not
ombohy the dcmands OF the people of
Elko county Gs embodied IN the plat
'orme 0i the two parties last fall aud
hould not become law.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1907-02-22
Nrn Nnnn,K sninrirs

II the bill passcs relative to tho Nlo
county oillcials. the district attorney aud
county superintendent or oIliciu Of That
county will be tho hiVhesi salaricd official
IN tho staic us his salary win be $500,
nohrIy four times as much rs the at.
torncy general 0i tlic state receives at
tho present time, fho bill will no
doubt become Il law M II IL considered n
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1907-02-22
Lincoln County n.n rroauoor Of Metal

Lincoln County ~ Producer of Metals
Government reports for 1904 show
that Lincoln county ia leader IN the
production OF tlc proCions metals.
Lincoln county today is one Of the
grcatcs, producers Of gold, silver, cop.
per, lead aud zoe.
Tho famouy liInDrrger m,ues oi De
Lamar, the Qunrtottc at Searcblight,
potosi Of Las Vcgm, aud host Of
others enable Lincoln county Ia hold
trout rank Hs producer Of precious
metalt., GnuC Springs Sandy, Crescent,
Lyous, Cma. Edorado, Moapa, piochc,
Cnli"ntc, Gold Butte and other camps
are developing wonderful rich Wiuco.
Quia,ly Lincoln county la producing
more bullion than the noisy cRmps Of
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Volume ~
H-hpporHtiuninK mn.

n hill renpporii"ning the senators and
IN aa'emblymen ha' been introduced by
' a a~semhlyman Stewart Of Nye. The
appmrtinDnent is as iollowr:
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1907-02-22

Following Ia the bill introduo ID by
Aesemblyman Winter 10 regulate the
official salaries NJ F'lko county:
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1907-02-22

An intrease Of $4,000 a year in the
salary list alone.
In addition to this, the bill provides
for deputies Tor the several officers, in
addition to those already allo gtd. with
tho following yearly ealarioe:
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1907-08-16
THE GOVERNORS FIRST uTTERANcE.

praise say inaugural
the ab documents the almost
pursuit civilized liberal statesmank judi
comprehensive the official of
Territory Hawaii the progressive administration
this
pledge of without promises less the slightest
Boosting This address both striking
satisfactory 1t shows the judicial mind the applied practical
affairs perception putting putting
the harness Instead of declaring what he shall he defines what should be
prefgung
responsibility he
but the whole people be his active
policy that shall the Territory Hawaii toward the highest goal of
Americanizaion.
Introductory remarks giving
Hawa's constitute mastery themselves would be
being in
the address the friendship for the native Hawan whom
manhood is unmikably declared
Discrimination attached Their political mta
eay though kindly stated their rapid development toward American
acknowledged When the the newly installed
forming as Governor Frear says majority of the electorate the result can
ar fail be fuller realization the merit the address awards them
of having displayed in degree'
the qualities of amenaby to and disposition and capacity to
make right choices
inaugural thorough grasp industrial
history Hawaii of the problems of nduial solution
will be observed slightly
prosperity
Indefinitely
future and for the chiefly speculative import Every
thing pyoechna oaOry necessary
the living It's analysis the existing situation with regard
constitute single problem the solution
which Hawaiian along lines
understanding OF all the conditions simple and complex IN this regard ls
revealing his policy inspiring
established will
all
administration bring play.
Grouping the difficulties of the accepted policy of having the islands
populated citizenship already
that questions mainly
will constantly ease He valid this
which the speculative element referred
The aid Hawaiian development visible
ton projection both here and the mainland sections with which
largely identified.
The
delivered its KNOWN assumed that Governor Fear
and liberal policy application
of ideas retiring
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1907-08-16
THE LAND PROBLEM.

problem marked penetra
weight the limitations the
public He the
andgabbng which
bonahde
conditions
distinguished
conditions between time of
transact and o.
distinctly land administration has
within the dealing
public which
Within forcy than
land
the Involving
the
pressing
President Roosevelt
backed tE
public the
Territory people eligible citizenship.
Leaving
confidence
policy will brightest iumphs record for the mnsta
the direction been
than entered by previous administration
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1907-08-16
GA1NFUL TREATY FOR JAPAN.

With between Russia and Japan
the latter part peace resumed their placid
between the countries rudey disturbed by
navigation and
fisheries each high contracting is
agreement understood according to latest
mail advic rights and
negotiations conducted with complete
Foreign Minister swo
pending questions and policy
bordering
moderation the part Of Japan which
successful outcome
Russia such satisfactory
influence
Russia who treaty Portsmouth
nations chance champion the
treaty tariff but adopts the
subjects
power commercial opportunity without hndanee
What
important convention consists of
excluding the the
Arthur, captured by Japan in the
capital Russia in 1898.
which Russia
fishing the Russian
will
with the exception htfour inets and
Sheds the
in buildings
the of fish Japan declared to be
embraces the Okhotsk Yellow
and Ben strait animals exception
mapped sections the fishing rights
bidder The Russian is
japanese Vavk months
Russians In of the
of
Vadvosok become
possessed Of nearly all the fishing
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1907-08-16

So defeated in the end effort
benefit national
his
further of the Washington
that he his years estimates item of $4,000 for the
Hawaiian
the Hawaiian Legislature would similar
outlay
ehequer Territory
advisable
Hawaii standing with territory
involved
which, would
within all be established.
question
itory Hawaii whenever suits them the
like Porto Rico Philippines being
the burdens imposed by the constitution
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1907-08-16
TOBACCO IN PORTO RICO.

"Within very short time tobacc-+
will be as important a product of
Porto Rico as sugar is now" SAID
Francis ]. Dexter Of San Juan. s9Many
of the large plantations have taken 1p
the raising of trbaseo with tine re-
suit that the output Of the leaf hiss
increased many foll.
MANY Americans who have gone
to the island have invested n Tobacco ,
lan.ls rather shan in sugar lands, and
the consequence has been a rapid adj
vance in the price Of ground suitable
for tobacco raising. This boom in the
tobacco industry win. not isiure the 81
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1907-08-16

screenings history
knowledge conditions
probably
u 1905 Mr. Hassons overhaug
electrical S n S
should freproof
prohibit erection wooden building higher than
of potofce becoming
favorable fepoo year
and thane verbe
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1907-08-16


along National
literature good.
the Perry WILL
ALL 1t will impression unhappi
with uniform credentials belonging military
place
the United States And when they
they undoubtedly
give
sceou themselves of these islands n .p-,r
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1907-08-16

the York ''We living the
abound vaudeville citing
particularly the condition
the public follow
which and doubtless
will this drinking
neither
might
periodical also
drinking 1.-THE does
/
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1907-08-16

everybody handwriting thai
of
bidding his
held nearly
yr6fts but still they had pleasantly
satisfactory both, and might
orhir, adds What caused
the proposed land legislation present
government hostility landlords
holding be prudent and
be parting with the Jervaux
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1907-08-16

''Nx the House the hall tatuary' George
Fitch Washington Megapone' the Ladies'
Journal at filled
of the labeled This hall the
whispering gallery. whisper absolute a
gallery will
something worth while Hawaii
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1907-08-16

pending Washington. of
Robinson lately
the designation,
jury in
penalty Of
hundred pounds tobacco for ofense.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1907-08-16

SAN FRANCISCO. August 1.-THE
second trial Of Louis Glass. president
Of the Pacific States Telephone Conn
pany. for bribery. has begun. Super
visors Lonergan and Boxton have tes-
titled, repeating their confessions Of
accepting $1,000 brides to vote for the
company's franchise.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1907-08-16

According paper
of that Hawaii Formerly complaints
troubles
Lately
improvement aborers Perhaps the steady
Federal Territorial law the
while
dngy
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1907-08-16

Mrs Gould of Wellesley Mass her able and defense of
al token recognition this Territory either through
Government
representing all interests invitation Mrs. Gould visit the islands
the of the citizens of the Territory with all travelling paid
would be method showing grateful appreciation
her
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1907-08-16

Colonel Samuel johnson, Hawaii
with H. rifle
his credit from viewpoint holding responsible civil position
hom should Still regretted that
during Territory
loser Colonel expedition.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1907-08-16

gar business, however We are pro-
dueing more sugar now than ever be-
fore ana win continue to increase the
procue ion. ''-washingt IN Post.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1907-08-16

A mentioned the o.
Italy emtlement The particulars
nothing
small million
further
Deputies
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1907-08-16

Whatever the Hawaiian do
need be misgvgs
Honolulu
will Workmanship Of the contingent
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1907-08-16

That closing Hawaii Washington
Carter when he the letter Commissioner
the The
ton passenger
which he ought telling effect
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1907-08-16

Nobody doubted that
public band
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1907-08-16

SAN FRANCISCO. August 14-Ths
wire service is improving all over tAs
country.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1907-12-18
A Candidate for Treasurer.

Mr.. w. II. Bell, of Reynoldsville,
one of the good Republicans of the
county who is interested right particu
larly in what is going to be done with
the Republication nomination for coun-
ty treasurer, at the regular nominating
election next April, his name having
been quite generally used among those
Of the leading candidates for that nomi-
nation, was in town on Friday ard fav.
ored the Republican with friendly
call. 1t is pleasing, indeed, to refer to
our young Reynoldsville friend as being
Republican OF the best sort, one of
those royal good fellows who is bound
to break away from his every day du.
ties in order to do some thing for his
party and his friends, and it Is safe to
say that should the nomination for
county treasurer go to him next April,
it will be but fitting reward for his
loyalty and devotion to the grand old
Republican party, and his record as one
Of Reynoldsville's enterprising citizens.
-Brookville Republican.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1907-12-18
I'm Married Now

"I'm Married Now" the new musical
farce with the popular comedian, Geo.
F. Hall, in the role OF William Howdy,
the millionaire hobo and gay old sport,
in which be is credited with notable
bit, will be the attraction at the Park
Theatre Tuesday evening, December "a.
1t Is to the clever work Of Mr.. Hall and
the specialties introduced by the
capable company that "Im Married
Now" owes its popularity. The aud
ience is kept in good bumor over the
complicated mix-ups OF the play, which
rests heaviest on the shoulders OF Will.
liam Howdy played by George F. Hall
though the other characters Of the play
are much In evidence. There is enough
humor in the lines and incidents TO
cause laughter for days afterwards.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1907-12-18
A GROWING SENTIMENT,
Disposition of the People is to Re-
ward Faithful Servant.


Just now there is a general feel
fng, that, in the public service, work
faithfully and we'll performed should
be rewarded This spirit Is mani
fest in the demand for the re-nomi-
nation of President Roosevelt for the
third term-a demand which keeps
the popular executive busy with his
refusals TO consider the proposition
and which goes to show the desire
on the part OF the people to cling
fast to that which they know is good.
The idea that public Office is chat
tel, to be passed around to as many
people as possible, is not as popular
as it was some years ago, the voters
having come to realize that but a
small percentage of the population,
at best, can ever serve in public
position, and that 1t is the part OF
wisdom in public service, as in private
business. TO hold fast to an en-
ployce who has proven himself ca
pable, and who has demonstrated
himself 20 be possessed of those prin-
ciples and fairness and Justice ncces-
sary to make him an ideal public
servant. This observation Is brought
about at this time through the an
nouncement by our popular Sheriff,
Grant Scheafnocker, OF his intention
to seek the Republican nomination
for county treasurer at the primary
election next April. Mr.. Scheaf-
nocker is now serving in the posi-
tion of Sheriff, by virtue of an cleo
tion by the people, and in the con-
duet of the affairs of his office he
has been uniformly able, courteous
and obliging-a real servant of the
people and anxious to do their bid
ding. There has been about him
none of the arrogance of the perpetu
al offlce-holder and his ambition to
be named as treasurer at this time
will find many supporters among
those who believe that faithful SER
vice should be rewarded. Mr.. Scheaf-
nocker proposes to make an active
campaign in the presentation Of his
case to the voters and his marked
personal popularity and official
friendships will make him formid-
able candidate for the position to
which he aspires. s.-Brookvllle Re
publican.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1907-12-18
WILL BE A CANDIDATE.
Mr.. w. c. Murray Seeks Republican
Nomination for County Treasurer.

Ex-County Commissioner W. c.
Murray, of Reynoldsville, was in town
on Friday, and while here he made the
announcement to a number OF his po-
litical friends that it was his intention
to enter the contest for the Republican
nomination for County Treasurer at
the primary election next year. Mr..
Murray is no stranger to the people
OF Jefferson county. His first appear
ance in public life in the county was in
1897, when he was appointed County
Commissioner to fill vacancy in the
board caused by the death Of his father,
Val. S. Murray, and he performed the
exacting duties of the Office so accept
ably and we'll that he was nominated
and elected as his own successor for
the succeeding term. Since his retire
ment from the Commissioners office
four years ago, Mr.. Murray has resided
at Reynoldsville, where he has been
giving close attention to and meeting
with good success in various business
enterprises. With the excellent repu.
tation that Mr.. Murray bears for eff
ficiency and trustworthiness, together
with his extended acquaintance and
the influence of his many warm friends
in all parts of the county, he will
ut once assume leading position
among the aspii ants for the Office he
seeks, and promises to give his com
petitors a hard but honorable contest
ior,the laure,s -Brookville Republican,