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Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1907-08-09
SUMMONS.
IN THE DISTRICT COURT or THE:
Fourth judicial DIstrict of the State
OF evadA in and for the
CountI OF ElkO.

IN THE COURT or
Fourth judicial Disirict Of this State
OF Nevada In and for The
County OF EiEo.
DORA SoMMERvILLE. Plaintiff, against
ant: Action brought in the District Court OF
the Fourth Judicial District OF the State of
Nevada. in and for the County Of Elko, and
the Complaint hled In the once OF the Clerk
The State OF Nevada sends greeting 10 George
u. II. SonmerSille. Defendant.
You are hereSS required TO appear in au &C.
iion brought against you by the above-named
plaintiff in the District Court OF the Fourth Ju-
dIcial District OF the State OF Nevada. in and
for the County OF Elko. Snd TO answer the COM
plant fied therein, within ten days exclusive
OF the day OF %seryicel, after the service Oh you
OF this summous-if served within this county
or II served out OF this county, but in this dis
trict, within twenty days; Otherwise. within
forty days-or Judgment 10y default will be IA:
ken against you according 10 the prayer OF said
The action is brought to obtain a judgment
and decree OF this court forever dissolying the
bonds Of matriuony heretofore and now exist
ing between you, George Is. VI. Sommerville,
| grounds, as alleged in said complaints; that on
or about the 9th day OF August, 1905, you, the
said defendant, disregardtnS the solemnltJ o
cause deserted and abandoned %plaintin, and
ever since have continued and still continue
wilfully and without cause TO desert and aoan-
don said plaintiff, and to live separate and
apart from her, without any SUFFICIENT cause or
reason, and against her will and without her
consent. Plaintiff further alleges in her COM
| plant that for more than one year last past
/ you, the said defendant, have neglected to pro-
vide plaintiff, your wife, with the common nee
~essaries OF life, and snch neglect Is not and
was not the result OF poverty on your part
which you could not avoid by ordinary indus-
try. All OF which will more fully appear by
reference TO the complaint on file in the once
OF the clerk OF said court, 20 which you are
hereby referred.
And you are hereby notified that II you fail TO
appear and answer said complaint as above re-
quired the said plaintiff will apply TO the Court
for the dissolution Of said marriage, as In said
complaint prayed for.
Given under my hand and the seal OF the Dis
trict Court OF the Fourth Judicial District OF
the State OF Nevada, in and for the County OF
Elko, this 25th day OF June, In tie year OF our
Lord 1907.
lsEALl 4. G. DAWLEY, Clerk.
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Addicted to Profanity.

An aged negro was called as a wit,
ness In an Alabama court. Before he
was sworn the presiding magistrate
directed the usual question be put &c
the negro DO you know the nature
OF an OATH" The old man shifted him
self from one foot To the other before
replying. \ sly grin crept into his
face. Well. jedge." said he. Il CANT
say how It's wild mos folks. but 20
honah. ! reckon it's sortcr sccon' ma
Iurn wild me"
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Iona Beard TO Be Sold.

A beard owe II feet in length is
shortly TO come up for auction In Lon.
don. The late owner. Amos Broad
hurst. who died at Whaley Bridge a
short time ago. was Tor several years
one OF the freaks" at Barnum & Bal,
lcy's and Wombwell's m%cnageries.
When not exhibiting his beard he used
10 wrap II up in tissue paper and coll II
inside his waistcoat. His mustaches
when fully stretched were over two
Yards long. The sale has been author,
lied by the dead mans brother.
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Twae Ever Thur

Il thought you called up information
for the number" said he. why did
you quit and ring on?' Information
had either dropped dead suddenly or
gone OF to dinner with a friend" she
replied. Il waited and waited and
waited. and all / could hear was some
blooming phonograph playing away"
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1907-08-09

Man N'n Pile Remcndy Gomez pu, IN
n ccilapaibie tubo will, Il %noEsle. t;any
10 apply right where the eorcnea auh
Inflammation eIts,s. 4 relieves At once
ollnd' bleedmR. itching or protrudinR
piles. Guaranteed. Sold by FIX
Drug Co.
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The Human Brain.

The human brain has not steadily
increased since palaeollthic times. and
as Prot. Lancaster tells US. by way of
concrete illustration. the brain Of Isaac
Newton was not much larger than that
Of an Australian black.-London Out
look.
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Bic ereweries Consolidate.

Six New York and Brooklyn brew.
cries have been consolidated with a
stock and bond capitalization Of si9.-
100000. of which I7,25O.O0 will be
issued. The assets OF all the com.
p1nies AS computed by accour tants are
a little under $4,000. 900. Tho profits
Of the companies las. year were al.
most y million dollars.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1907-08-09

The most eminent medical scientists
are unanimous in the conclusion that
the generally accepted Limitation Of
human lie Is many years below the at
tainment possible with the advanced
knowledge Of which the race is now
possessed. The critical period, that de
termines its duration, seems TO be be-
tween 80 and GO; the proper care OF the
body during this decade cannot be too
strongly urged; carelessness then beng
fatal 10 longevity. Natures best helper
after 80 Is Electric Dit,en, the scientific
tonic medicine that revitalIEes every
organ OF the body. Guaranteed 10y Elko
Drug Co. DC
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summer c"uQhs,.and colds yield n,
once TO Bees Laxative Cough Syrup.
contains honey and lHt but no opin,ce,
'"''dfen like II. Its laxative Qualities
recommend It L" mothets, l~Ioarsenesa.
'"oehs' Group yield quicRly. Keep il
on hand Sold by Elko Drug 60
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THE BEST FLOUR.

We have Just received a CARLOAD OF
Pioneer Flour and a carload OF Ogden
High Patent Flour, and are now able
to supply the demend for the highest
grades of Flour on the market at the
lowest cash price.
]. ". YowELL,
Administrator Of the Es-
tate Of u. Chase, deceased
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says &. G.. Hays, a prominent business
man Of Bull, Mo-, that Bucklcn's Ar.
MICA Salve Is the quickest and snrest
healing salve ever applied to ii sorar
burn or wound, or to ii case 81 piles.
I've used IT and know what I'm talking
alour.- Guaranteed by Eiko Drug Co.
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Dade's Little Liver Pills keep the
system clean the stomach sweet.
Prompt relief Tor beadche and bilious-
pes Goo for all the family. Sold b
Elko Drug Co
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Causo Of Death In Mjnes.

The air pressure produced by explo.
Bions often renders a miner uncon.
scious so that the afterdamp catches
and kills even when the victim was
neither burned nor near the initial
explosion.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1907-08-09

Set income from wera
Fol lilies OF the valley a vicar in
Carmarthen draws $4,000 from a Lon.
don dealer. while an old lady In Berk-
shire Is said to make nearly $4,000
yearly out OF Marechal Mel roses.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1907-08-09

Tho bites aud At ngi NJ i%nsccip. sun
burn. cute, burns md bruises relieved
Mt once with Pinesalye Cnrbolizad. Acis
like a poultioe, Draws out iDtlamma
ton, Try II. Price 25c. Sold by Elko
Drug Go.
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..I;rrnIar IA The SUM-

is an expression as old rs the race. No
doubt the rising and setting Of h sun
is the most regular perfor mnnc III the
universe, unless It is the action of the
liver and bowels when regulated with
DIR. Kings New Life Pills. Guaranteed
by Elko Drug Co. DC
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why FRET and Worry

when your child has u 20 Ycrc cold.
You need not Tear pneumonia or other
pulmonary diseases. Keep supplied
with Ballard's IIorehonnd Syrup "a
positive cure Tor 'olds, Convhs, Vhoop-
ing Coughs and bronchitis.
Mrs. Hall, o; Sioux Falls, s. d.
writes: II have used your wonderful
Bsllnrd's FOREGROUND Syrup, on my
children Tor tive years. lite results have
been wonderful" Sold hy Elko Drug
Co.
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NOTICE.

All outstanding checks OF tho Copper
Basin Mining and Smelling Company,
drawn on this bank, or not,
Will be paid on presentation here.
The FIRsT NATIONAL BASE
August ~ 1907 Elko, Nevada.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1907-08-09

Worlds commerce Is now t26, 900.
100000. However. this does not in.
clnde dukes imported aud helresscs
expected.
Pineules are for the Kidneys and blnC.
DIR. They bring quick relief To- back
ache, rheumatism. lumbrpo, tired wor n
out feeling. They produce natural
action Of the kidneys. 70 days treatment
sl0o. Money refunded II piDeules are
not satisfactory. Sold by EIko Drug
70,
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Name tho Individual

The man who assumes that he
knows all there Is to know about
everything. and that nobody else
knows much about anything. Is n nuts.
ance unless he keeps the opinion to
MISUNDERSTANDING American.
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Naturally.

"of course" said the tourist, you
know all the antidotes for snake
bite?" Sure" replied the mountain.
eer. We'll. when a snake bites you
what's the first thing you do?"
Yell"
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ElkO Drug Comply

Dealers in
Pure Drugs. Chem icals. Patent
Medicines, Toilet Articles,
Perfumery,::Liquors
and...Cigars.
Orders lbyimaII Given Promp,LAttentIon=
Prescriptions; Carefully Compounded'From
The Purest Drugs.
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Don't lie Blue.

aud lose all interest when help is within
reach. Herebine will mako thnt liver
perform its dDties properly. j. Il.
Vaughn Elbs, Ala writes:
Being d constant sufferer from con-
stipation and a di. ordered liver, | have
iound Herhiue to be tie best medicine,
for these troubles, on the market. /
have used it constantly, | believe it to
be the best medicine Of its kind, and l
wish all euffercrs from these troubles
to know the good Herbiue Inns done me-
Sold by Elko Drug Co.
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Notice tO Creditors.

In the District Court Of the Fourth Judicial
District Of the state Of Nevada. Ia
and for the CoHaty NJ EIho
The Washington times., 1907-02-28
Sons and Daughters of
Well Known News
paper Man Join in
Observing Day.

Washington friends Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Murat Halstead. of Cincinnati. will be
interested In knowing that on Saturday
March 2. they will celebrate the golden
anniversary Of their wedding. Griffin
Halstead. n stock broker, and Robert
Halstead. correspondent for several out
of-town papers. will leave Washington
today for the West to participate in the
celebration. There will be seven sons
and three daughters to join their pa
rents on Saturday and several grand
children. all of whom viii offer their
solicitations to the bride and bridegroom
OF half century ago.
1t is an interesting fact that when
Mr.. and Mrs. Halstead were married
they came to Washington on their
honeymoon, Mr.. Halstead being commits
stoned to report the Inauguration Of
Buchanan as President
In the history of American journalism
there is probably no better known figure
than Murat Halstead. When editor Of
The Washington times., 1907-02-28

After the doctors reported that there
had been an operation he confessed,
saying: Yes, We went 20 Washington
and had an operation performed We
are both to blame"
''One OF my brothers told me would
have TO stay with Viola during the night
because Bywaters was going 20 town.
l was furious and told him his duty
was to his wife. He insisted on leaving.
Then told him he was the lowest dog
that ever lived. Then my husband told
him he had violated ever obligation and
principle of an odd Fellow and g. gentle
man. He replied: Yes, I luow. But
d-n you and the Odd Fellovys. It's
none OF your business what do or what
/ am He reached for his knife and
made a lunge toward my husband Ny
brothers held him on.
When Bywate-s first rushed from
Niola's room Mr.. Gaines caught him and
brought him 10 the room again AS
soon as he got inside the door he rushed
10 the open window and jumped out
AS he was going out Phil began shoot
ing. James ran down stairs and into the
yard. where he began firing. Viola was
screaming and rushing about the room
as though she was insane"
Interest was at fever heat yesterday.
After the exclusion Of the spectators
some one went TO the floor above and cut
several large holes in the metallic ceiling
in order that they might see and hear
what went on In the court room Davis
street was lined with men and boys for
two blocks and much dissatisfaction was
expressed because they were not permit
ted to hear Mrs ByWaters' story.
The Washington times., 1907-02-28
Halsteads Celebrate
Golden AnniVeTsaaTu

the Cincinnati Commercial he was the
best-known political writer IN the coun-
try and was looked upon as an example
of the success that comes to the student
newspaper man. After attending the
common schools Mr.. Halstead taught
school for two terms and later took n
course in Farmers College, near Gin
cinnati
His newspaper work began with a
weekly journal and later he Joined the
staff OF the Cincinnati Commercial Sub
sequently he bought an interest in the
paper and ultimately became head OF
it. In 1889 Mr. Halstead was named as
minister to Germany by President Har-
rison, but the Senate refused TO confirm
the nomination because of articles
which Mr. Halstead had written about
the purchase OF Senatorial seats
Mr.. Halstead went 70 the Philippines
during the war with Spain. In addition
to his newspaper writings he is widely
known as author, having written
much on special subjects. among which
are THE Convention OF 1861" The
White Dollar" The Story OF Cuba -
THE Life of William Mckinley" The
Story of the Philippines" The History
of American Expansion" ''Our Country
In War" Official History of the War
With Spain,'' Life OF Admiral Dewey, -
The Great Century, The Boer and
British War" The Galveston Trag-
edy,'' and THE War Between Russia
and Japan
Before her marriage Mrs Halstead
was Miss Mary Banks, OF Cincinnati
The invitations which have been sent
out by Mr.. and Mrs. Halstead are let
tered in gold and the name Of the
bride" and bridegroom at the top,
encircled by gold wreath.
The Washington times., 1907-02-28

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Lady Webster Pills; elsewhere
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3-grain Asafoetida Pills; 100 for
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Mennen's Talcum; elsewhere &c.
10 &c; special -.-..---...-.---.....-11c
&c, Lyons Tooth Powder; the
Well-knOWn denufrice ....--...-..12c.
Munyon's Witch Hazel Talcum;
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Munyon's Witch Hazel Hair
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Pure Grape Juice. full pint bot
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Barnard's Complexion Cream:
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800 Water Bottles, guaranteed
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Aromatic Cascara, the best laXa-
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The Washington times., 1907-02-28

Brooks appliance cures are absolutely
without operation. pain. or danger. Its
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and truly wonderful relief Of this mar
velOus appliance, and no one with rup-
ture can Tor a single day affOrd not 10
have it.
Multitudes OF cured men, women. and
children testify 10 iGs astonishing sue
cess and lasting cures. Mr.. James
BrittOn. q wealthy. manufacturer of
Bethlehem, Pa. voices the praise and
proof OF thousands He says. 1T
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all could procure the Brooks Rupture
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and nothing ever did il but your ap-
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Immediate relief guaranteed No fakes
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The Washington times., 1907-02-28
SHALLENBERGER RETIRES
FOR HEALTH AND LEISURE
Second Assistant Postmaster General Says Man in Office
Is a Slave-McCIeary, of Minnesota,
Succeeds Him.

The following changes are officially
announced TO take place in the Post
Office Department:
Representative James T.. McCIeary Of
Minnesota. to be second assistant post
master general. vice w. S. Shallen-
berger, whose resignation of February
was accepted by the President yester-
day.
Alexander Grant. present assistant
superintendent of the railway mail SER
vice. to be general superintendent OF the
railway mail service. vice James E.
White. who resigned shortly after the
first OF the year.
The announcement is also made that
Edwin c. Madden has resigned as third
assistant postmaster general, to take
effect April 1.
Shallenberger's Record.
Second Assistant Postmaster General
Shallenberger's retirement Is due to his
own desire TO engage in the pursuits of
civil life. He is the twenty-fourth to
hold the position, which was created
April 80, 1910. He has occupied the office
since March o. 1887, and was appointed
under Postmaster General Gary. With
the exception Of Phineas Bradley, of
Connecticut, who was second assistant
postmaster general from 1918 10 1873 Mr.
Shallenberger has a greater length of
service TO his credit IN that office than
any OF his predecessors.
In giving his reasons for his retire.
ment, Mr.. Shallenberger said:
The Washington times., 1907-02-28
Viola'S Story
Told to Jury
By Relatives

CULPEPER, Va. Feb. 2s-Raising
the curtain on Strotherwood, George
French Strother, and Mrs. Edward L.
Gaines told the story of the bringing
up of Viola Strother and her love for
and association with William Bywaters.
Yesterday was by far the most In
teTesting day during the trial and the
defense was UNNECESSARILY strengthened
By the testimony adduced.
French Strother Is a very large man,
thirty-foUr years old. For twelve years
he has been practicing law In WEIGH.
w. Va. He came to Culpeper last De-
cember 10 look for Viola, who was then
in Washington. He told the story Of
suspicion and confession.
Viola was the youngest child" said
the witness. We were all devoted TO
her and showed her greater kindness
than anyone else While I was in
WeIch my brother James came and told
me that Viola was missing and ne want
ed me TO come TO Culpeper to look for
her. She arrived here the day after I
did.
Viola Shielded BywateTs.
81 had been lead to believe that all
was not right and that suspicion point
ed TO Bywaters. / studied medicine for
three years. When 1 saw her 1 knew
she was ili. I went to her and told her
Of my suspicious. She denied that any
thing was wrong. / told her didn't be-
lieve her. / saw evidences that con-
WINGED me an operation had been per-
formed but she continued 70 deny.
"Bywaters came out that afternoon.
He was bright and smiling and seemed
very glad 70 see ME. He put out his
hand. l refused 10 take II. He asked
why ] said something would have 10
be explained before / would shake his
hand. i told him Of our suspicious and
ne laughed carelessly. I told him il was
no laughing matter % me but might be
to him. He laughed again.
Tapping his forehead he said: Look
into my honest face. Do you think I
would be guilty of such a thing9 Re
member, French, have a sister and II
any man wrOnged her I would hunt
him up and kill him. II / was guilty OF
such crime l deserve 10 be killed I'd
.take a pistol and kill myself He raised
his hand over his head and said: L
swear to heaven I'm innocent and can
prove it,
I'VE went into the house and he said
20 my sister: Hello. Cousin Nellie She
said: Don't speak to me! My sister is
The Washington times., 1907-02-28

dying and you are the cause OF tt He
wanted 20 know what was the matter
She replied, You took her to Washing
ton and had an operation performed on
her. You know better than l what is the
matter Bywaters replied You can't
prove it i believe he wanted her 70
die so that she could not give testimony
against him. 1 told him he was guilty
OF murder and his hands were stained
with blood. He laughed again
81 went to my sisters room 10 see n
she wanted anything. We telephOned
for the doctors. When they arrived BY
waters wanted 10 know what they were
going 20 do. told him they were going
10 try 10 save my sisters life 1 disre-
ga-ded his suggestion and came down
stairs with the doctors and told Bywat-
ers that they found evidences OF a Grim
incl operation. He denied guilt. We went
10 Niola's room After some time he
ad nitted that he had taken her 10
Washington and had an operation per-
formed.
II said 10 him: Then il is my duty
10 kill you He said: I know q Is
But don't kill me. / want TO 1--we and
nurse and love Viola 1 had no faith
The Washington times., 1907-02-28

81 desire to engage In private pursuits.
A man IN office is a slave and has not
the opportunity to advance himself or
enjoy the world, as have other men. l
have been treated kindly and courteous
ly ever since / came into tho position by
my superiors and have found willing
response from my subordinates- The
Posto0ice Department has in its service
the finest lot of men and women ever
enlisted in any OF the worlds great de-
partments of activity.
Stays in Washington.
What I have accomplished I leave
for others to judge. I appreciate the
great courtesy that has been extended 10
me by the President 1 will probably
settle down in Washington. 1 have
several offers In view here and elsewhere,
Of which I am not at liberty TO speak
at present. After my successor becomes
acquainted with the details OF the Office
three or four weeks. Then = win rest
fof a month, and then so after tae
dollars end enjoy myself
Alexander Grant. who succeeds James
Z. White as superintendent Of the rail-
way mail service. is one OF the veterans
OF the department. He has been assist
ant superintendent.
The successor tC Third Assistant
Postmaster General Madden has not yet
been announced. The appointment will.
however be made. u Is said. before
Postmaster General Courtelyou succeeds
to the place IN the Cabinet 10 be made
vacant by the retirement Of Secretary OF
the Treasury Shaw.
The Washington times., 1907-02-28
ARMY ENGINEERS
WILL ALTER SCENERY

Capt. John S. SeweH and Capt.
Charles ". Kutz. Of the Army Engineer
Corps. have been detailed 20 assist c.
F. McKIn, Frank D. MIlet and +. l.
Olmsted the committee appointed to
devise a scheme for altering the land
scape on the American shore at Mag
ara Falls IN harmony with the natural
J beauty OF the locality.