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Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1908-02-20
CHINESE KITES ARE WONDERS.
One Ingenious Device Was Made to
Represent Huge Centiped.

Probably the most wonderful and
ingenious achievement of a Chinese
ktemaker is designed to represent a
gigantic centiped, says a writer in the
World To-day. This is unquestionably
the longest and most fantastic amuse-
ment device that has ever been con-
structed for aerial fight. From head
TO tail 1T measures nearly 40 feet, and
is made to fold up accordionlilie. The
nerce large head Of the creature, with
long protruding horns, huge eyes and
gaping mouth, forms the front of the
kite. This Is the gem and marvel Of
the whole collection and entirely new
to the eyes of the western world.
It's construction is as follows: Elk
tending from head to tail and constf-
tut'ng the body portion are q series OF
bamboo sticks running crosswise to
the center, to which are fastened Is
or more pasteboard disks a foot or
more in diameter. These are painted
in circles of black, yellow and white,
representing the all.seeing eyes of this
NEUROLOGICAL creature. A tail portion
Of narrow strips is fastened to the
last piece Of bamboo. by a. mechanical
contrivance the curved pieces of paste
board forming the eyes are made to
revolve by the wind while the kite Ia
being flown. Seen in the air, the SER
pentinellke motion, its huge glaring
eyes swiftly twirling in their sockets,
the effect is said to be astonishingly
realistic, producing quite an awe-in-
spring scene, to the Chinese mind at
least. While being flown cord is at
tached to three or more points Of It's
length, in order to keep it under con.
troll. In a strong wind, several men
are required to hold the reel. I'm
doubtedly we have here one of the
first and most ancient patterns Of fly
ing machines, thousands Of years old.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1908-02-20
LAWLESSNESS AT GOLDFIELD

There are many evidences that the
Western Federauor, despairlng Of re-
cognirIop by the mine operators IF Gold
field, has determined to renew the policy
Of brute force ana intimidation which
has characterized the organization, here
and in other camp-. Again last night
a crowd Of the hooodlum mem bers
gathered around non-uniOn MINER at
Main and Crook st reets and wonld have
beaten him badly but for the timely
arrival of Constable Claude Tnman.
This ls the fourth assault known to the
aIrest has been made. What do the
peace officers purpose to do about it?
la 1T the intention to allow these law
breakers to continue their practices until
they kill some one? Every man of the %
is subject to arrest and incarceration in
Jail. There Is where they belong, and
it is the duty of the officers to put the 10
there.
The attention is particularly called to
ono "Gum-shoe Kid" who was the chief
aggressor i'll last evenings sport. We
I'm icrstand that criminal charge is
even now hanging over the head of this
lad, and that he had been making
streE uous efforts to induce Sheriff
Ingalls, to re urn to him a sawedoff shot
gun which was takes from him when he
WIS arrested. The HKid" has done a
plenty to call for his arrest the Jail is
much safer place for him, for, from
present indications the mob gang is go
ing to carly things little too far one o.
these daye, and II ever vigilance COM
mlttee ID organized here, we wouldn't
give much for the aKids" chances
GoldfioId Chronicle.
And this is the condition OF affairs
that the speaker of the assembly
advocated and supported by his
votes at the special session Of the Iegis.
laturc, called for the purp pose of passing
laws to suppress disorder and lawless.
ness and maintain the peace Mt Gold
heid and elsewhere within the borders
OF the State Of Nevada. The INDEPEN-
DENT does not intend that the people OF
EIko county shall forget the record
Robert r.. Skaggs made at the special
session OF the Legislature. Ills votes
aud speeches were all against the main
tenance OF law and order in the state.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1908-02-20
Bailey-Clayton

A very pretty wedding took place at
at the residence OF Mrs. W. 8. Clayton
Oh the South Fork February 18th al
1880 p. M. when her last unmarried
dou Ihter became Cne bride of Mr.. r bert
d. Bailey. Mr.. Archie r. Clayton, the
brides brother, supported the groom and
the bride was attended W Miss Edith II.
Lundon who did the honors OF brides
maid. The charming bride was becom-
inRly attIred in beautiful gown Of
white null with orange blossoms Hastily
arranged iE her hair. The wedding
march was rendered by Mr.. Geo. Clayton
The ring ceremony Of the Preeby terian
church was used and the mystic words
which made them hush nd and wife
we're pronounced by Rev. Geo. II
Greenfield, the officiating clergyman
All the relatives Of the bride and groom
from various parts Of Elko, Eureka and
White Pine counties we're present tC
witness the ceremony, after which al
were invited to the two DINING roomt
where most deliberately and Hastily pre-
pared wedding dinner awaited them.
The groom is native Of Eureka
county where nc hae become yerI
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1908-02-20
Business Locals.

A furnished room to rent. Inquire at
this office.
Proofs Of Labor on mining clains for
sale at this office.
Blank Option to Purchase Minlmg
Claims for aale at this office.
Save those natural teeth, thersbI re-
tain your facial expression. DR.. Gi"i.
land "thc. dentls Office over Drug
Store, Elko.
TIE Elko Comfy Abstract and little
Company re prepared to furnish guar
anteed absi OF title Of any propeII,
in Elko county.
Ramsdeu, the photographer, has re-
ceived complete line Of the latest
picture mouldnss and is now prepared
to frame all kinds Of pictures at h,s
photograph gallery.
A trst-cass Japanese cook wants a
eft uation III hotel, restaurant, board
ing house or Il good family in town or
country. Many years experience and
has good referen Gee. Inquire at tbi
Office.
Mining Locations and Loca ton Ger I'll
tcates for sale at this office. These
blanks are in strict conformity with the
mining law passed by the last legis-
laturp. Orders by mail will receive
prompt attention.
Have the Elk" County Abst ract and
Title Company prepare an abstract of
your property Many flaws in titles
are beng discovered by the company
every day, and property holders should
protect the rnselves against them.
The Green Front restaurant R run
ming day and night under d new man.
agement. Everything the market af-
fords ia founa on its table. All white
help. Give Charles II. Smith, the pro-
prietor, trial and he will please You
Ramsden has moved his photograph
gallery to his new building on Railroad
street, west Of the lumber yaro. He has
the best equipped gallery I'D the State
and is now prepared to take better pict-
ures than ever. Secure the shadow be-
fore the substance fades.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1908-02-20
The Last Stop.

One cold, wintry morning a man OF
tall and angular buili was walking
down steep hill at quick psce. A
piece Of ice under the snow caused him
20 lose control o; his e.; he began to
slide and was unable to stop At II
crossing half way down h.. encoun ter Ell
large, heavy woman. I'll. meeting
was sudden and before either realized IT
a collision ensued and both We - sliding
down hill, the thin man underneath, tie
tat woman on top. .VheD the bn'tom
was reached and tile woman was trSm"
to recover her breath "Id her res' th- sc
faint words wer bora" /" her ear:
@Pardon me, madam, but on will have
to get off here. This lB us far ils co.
Exchange.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1908-02-20

A furnished room to rent. Inquire Mt
this office.
Proofs Of Labor on mining claims for
sale Ht this Office.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1908-02-20

John Hunter has opened The Home
Bakery and Is prepared to furnish ireeh
bread, pies, cakes, ETC., on ehort notice
All orders will receive prom pit nj ten uou
Everything about the Home Bakery liz
new aud ur-to-date and a fret class
baker is In charge.
The proprietor hopes by fair dealing
and reasonable pric+ to secure share
Of the public patronage, ..
Don't send your money away for pies
cakes and bread,
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1908-02-20

Another one of 6 rooms all furnished a
good buy at S235o.oo. A payment
down balance on time.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1908-02-20

A good new house with bath room and
modern in every respect in fine To-
cation and it is cheap. Price $4,000.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1908-02-20
Valuable Land.

The proposition is being discussed
to pull down the Bank of England
building, which Is one story in height
and covers eight acres, house 1t in a
seven-story building on a portion of
the site and sell the remainder of the
land, the value of which is estimated
at $32,500,000. .'...
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1908-02-20
Human Nature.
Good morning, parson."

Good morning, parson."
Good morning, deacon. AS l was
coming along just now / saw a fight
between brindle bulldog and a mas.
TIL. And, upon my word, deacon, more
than so men were standing around.
How can people take an interest I'm
such things?"
II dunno, parson. Which dawg
won?"
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1908-02-20

The New Growth in Agriculture, Mining ana
Railroad Building is causing E1ko to have "a
great growth and this has but just started.
If you buy lots the HILL you WILL GER
tany MAKE MONEY.
The ELKO LAND IMPROVEMENT COMPANY
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1908-02-20

We have vacant lots in any painA0f the
town and some bargains. Cor IN be-
fore the rush starts.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1908-02-20

We have smaller ranches ranging in
price from S45Oo.o0 up.
Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1908-04-03
IMPROVEMENTS ON
THE TROLLEY LINE
Roadbed Being Graded and
Guard Rails Put in at
the Curves,

Large gangs of laborers are just
now engaged in improving the road
bed of the Warren-Bisbee trolley
line. The improvement is chiefly in
the matter of appearance, the open
spaces between ties, and the more
or less ragged sides of the embank-
meDts being filed in, and the whole
given a symmetrical appearance.
The road having been pushed to
completion as fast as possible, il
order to give the people the service
at an early date, these matters could
not have been attended to during the
construction of the line without great
ly delaying the work. Many other
details are being attended to, such
as the erection of platforms with
seats for waiting passengers at in
terYals between Lowell and Warren,
and the placing Of guard rails along
the curves. The latter will enable
greater speed and make derailment
impossible within a reasonable speed
limit.
The line to the Country Club is
progressing with speed and a good
part of the distance through Black
Gap has been graded. AS tnis is
through almost solid rock, its COM
pletion means faster work toward the
grounds.
Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1908-04-03
PAYMENT OF
DEM GROUP
DUE APRIL Il
Martin PattiSon Arrives Here
From Duluth to Attend to
Details-ExtenSion of Time
May Be Asked For.

Yesterday morning Martin Pattison,
one of the leaders in the crowd which
has developed the administrations
and Denn-Arizona properties, arrived
In the city for the purpose of attend
ing to some matters connected with
the final payment on a portion OF the
claims belonging to the latter com
pany. These payments are due on
April IL, but on account of the finan-
cial stringency an extension may be
asked for.
At the time the Shattuck people be-
came interested in what is now the
Denn-Arizona property it was owned
by Maurice DEM, Joseph Muheim, L.
c. Shattuck and others. One-half of
the group was purchased outright for
the sum of s65, 900, and arrangement
made for the purchasing of the re-
mainder of the group at a price of APP
proximately 100000.
During the past three years pay
ments have been made from time to
time and On April IL the final pay
ments will come due. Although Mr..
Pattison would not discuss the mat
ter when seen last evening, it is I'M
derstood that owing to the financial
stringency an extension of time on a
portion of the payment VIII be asked
for by the company. and win without
doubt be granted
When seen by a Review representa-
tive last evening and asked concern
ing matters in the east, Mr.. Pattison
said:
There has been very little change
in the situation during the past couple
of months, and do not believe there
will be any material betterment of
conditions until after the presidential
election, or at least until the nomina-
tons of the respective parties are
made. Most of the business interests
are operating along conservative
lines"
Today Mr.. Pattison will visit the
Shattuck and DEM properties, and
other mines of the district He is
optimistic in regard to the copper
market.
Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1908-04-03
ROOMY QUARTERS
FOR FIRE BOYS
Recent Improvements Have
Made Them Among Best
In Southwest.

The headquarters Of the Bisbee
Fire Department have recently had
several new Improvements added to
them, and with others that are on the
way, the fire boys are claiming that
they are going to have one Of the most
perfectly equipped station in the
southwest.
The station has been thoroughly
oyerhauled and cleaned, and in addi-
ton to this connections with the gas
mains have been made and the boys
now have hot and cold water baths at
all times New lockers have been just
completed, enabling more orderly ar
rangement. Owing to the small SPACE
in the station room proper, thsse
lockers were built in the city council
hall.
Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1908-04-03
GOES BACK TO PHOENIX.

United States Attorney ]. L. B.
Alexander, who arrived in the city
Wednesday morning to take personal
charge of the prosecution OF w. J.
Eddieman and J. H. Nolan in con-
nection with the failure of the First
National Bank, left the city on the
northbound train yesterday afternoon
returning to his headquarters u Phoe,
nix. When asked concerning other
matters connected with his Office, Mr.
Alexander stated that with the. ex'
ception of cases against some Yaqui
Indians, ne had been engaged with
matters Of detail.
Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1908-04-03
DIST. ATTY. SHELLEY
IS CRITICALLY I'LL
Feared That He Is Suffering
From Attack of DropSy,
Wife Also III.

A report received from Tombstone
states that District Attorney Fred W
Shelley of Cochise county is danger
ously i'll at his home in Tombstone
1t was stated over the telephone
that his physicians fear that he is
suffering from an attack of dropsy.
Mr.. Shelley was in Tucson two weeks
ago and was quite i'll when he lert
here for his home in Tombstone. He
formerly practiced law in Tucson
and is one of the most widely known
young men in Southern Arizona.
His wife is also seriously i'll in a
hospital in Bisbee. Sac was afflicted
with typhoid fever several weeks ago
and following her partial recovery
from this affliction complications set
in which rendered an operation nee
essary on Sunday. She is said to be
recovering slowly from the opera
tio1 but her condition is still quite Sc
rious.
Mr.. and Mrs. Shelley were mar
ried in Tucson less than year ago
and went to Tombstone where they
took up a residence.
Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1908-04-03
INSTALLATION OF
OFFICERS OF ELKS
Ceremony Takes Place This
Evening Musical Program
Will Be Rendered.

This evening the installation of
those officers chosen to~act during the
ensuing year at the election held by
the local Elks' lodge two weeks ago
will take place, and in addition musi-
cal program will be rendered by a
famous string orchestra which is
paying visit to Bisbee on its way to
Chicago from Los Angeles.
At the election held by the lodge
two weeks ago a number of members
who have been prominently identified
with the advancement of the order in
this city and section of the country
were chosen to fill the respective Of.
fees, and in accordance with the regu-
lations of the order will enter upon
their duties this evening.
Those elected to the different Of
fees are: ]. H. McGregor, exalted
ruler; E. c. Corey, esteemed leading
knight; /. F. Burgess, esteemed loyal
knight; C. o. McGrath, esteemed
Occurring knight; ]. S. McKeehan,
secretary; e. w. Spires, treasurer; j
J. Bowen, trustee, and ]. ]. OLaughlin
tyler.
The usual ceremonies incident to
the installation will be had, and it is
expected that large proportion of the
big membership of the lodge will be
in attendance.
After the installation ceremonies a
musical program will be rendered by
Professor Vistolfi's string orchestra,
which has won for itself name from
coast to coast. This organization is
composed of members of the Chicago
lodge of Elks, and is just now COM
pleting a tour of the western portion
OF the United States. Concerts were
given in all of the principal cities, and
the press notices received indicate
that the members of the orchestra are
musicians of the highest ability.
Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1908-04-03
FAME OF BISBEE
GETS NEW BOOST
PoStoffice Distinctive Among
Offices in the United States
for TWo~ReaSonS.

Bisbee, world famous for its copper
output, can justly lay claim in other
directions. For instance Bisbes has
the only postoffice in the United
States paying salary of s2.T00 year
that is not a free delivery Office. Sew
eral postoffice inspectors have visited
Bisbee to report on free delivery, all
of which have been adverse The
rules of the postoffice department re,
quire all houses to be numbered in
cities and towns where free delivery
is established. Bisbee's peculiar To-
cation, according to these inspectors
opinions, practically precludes the
possibility of its ever securing free
delivery
The Bisbee postoffice also has an.
other distinction. 1t has a larger
number of lock boxes rented than any
other office in the United States. In
the Bisbee Office there are 1859 boxes
under rental. The rentals at the Lo-
well sub-station swells this number
to over $500.
Postmaster Michael Cassidy has
forwarded his report for the fiscal
year OF the Bisbee Office ending March
81, 1907, to Washington. The re
ceipts show an increase of Is 1-3
per cent over those of the fiscal
year in 1906. A corresponding in
crease in the receipts this year will
put Bisbee in the list OF first-class
postoffices.
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Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1908-04-03
RETURNS FROM GLOBE,

"Billy" Cummings, the well known
vocalist, who has entertained thou
sands of people in the southwest, has
returned to the city after a prolonged
absence, most of which was spent in
Globe and Ell Paso. He was heard
again last evening at the Theater
Royal and proved big drawing card
as usual. During his absence Cum
mings' voice has not lost any of its
old time charm.
Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1908-04-03
FIRST EDITION SOON.

The first issue of the new Republi-
can organ which will be published in
this city, is expected to be given to
the public tomorrow. 1t will be known
as The Tribune, and is owned by Lote
Gould, formerly in the newspaper
business in this city and lately in
New Mexico
Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1908-04-03
CARD PARTY POSTPONED.

The card party which was to have
been given by the Women's Club at
the club house has been indefinitely
postponed by the committee, owing to
a number of affairs which are contem-
plated In the near future. An an
nouncement of the new date will be
made By the committee as soon as de-
cided upon.
Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1908-04-03
BuRNso'sRIEN PICTURES

The Burns-OBr fight pictures
put On for the first time at the Royal
Theatre last night were realistic and
distinct The pictures show every
lightning jab and swing Of the two
fighters. 1t is apparent from the pic
lures that O'Drien had much the bet
ter OF the fight.
Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1908-04-03
LAIRD TO NEW YORK.

George A: Laird, we'll known min
ing engineer, win leave the city this
morning fog New York. expecting TO
be absent for several weeks.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-12-01
DRY LAND FARM
PROVES SUCCESS

Dry land farming is being used on
Pleasant Ridge with the best of re-
suits especially in potato raising,
says The Dalles Chronicle.
Last week Peter Omeg, a promi-
nent rancher of that neighborhood
brought to the Chronicle office 2S
specimens of potatoes of the Bur
bank variety which weighed SO
pounds. Each tuber was perfect and
there was not a twin i'm the lot. In
telling Chronicle representative
how he raised his crop this year.
without rain, he said:
The great secret in raising pota-
toes in our neighborhood is in pre-
pairing the ground and its care after
being planted. When started to
prepare my ground for the potatoes
| plowed the land and then used a
drag. II was then left for about two
weeks and then plowed again, the
potatoes being dropped in the fur
rows. After finishing planting, the
ground was dragged. When the
young plants were about four inches
high ] used the drag again, this be-
ing all the cultivating they received.
The crop was raised entirely without
irrigation.
The land on which | raised this
crop of potatoes was old and had
been planted in small grain for Is
years and was supposed to have been
about worn out. In all | had about
eight acres and they netted me
$25.25 per acre-2S1 sacks OF fine
marketable potatoes and about rs
sacks of small potatoes which 1 will
not sell. planted all perfect seed
and you cause the result. | started
to harvest my crop September 26 and
finished November g."
Mr.. omeg stated that he thought
that this was a practical demonstra-
ton OF what could be done by using
the dry farming or dust mulch sys-
TEN. lie also stated that his crop
Of potatoes was raised without any
of the moisture coming
from below and held around the
roots of the plants by the surface
With potatoes at their
present price this would seem to be
a very nice return from land which
has been practically worn out with
small grain crops, and doubtless the
farmers in Mr.. Omegs neighborhood
will profit by his example.