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Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1908-08-29
Improvement in Bread.

Judged by its appearance, digestihil-
ity, flavor and food value. modern
bread is much superior to that which
was in common use SO or 60 years
ago. Fifty years ago the very best
was very good, the average was poor.
the bad very bdd. improved wheat
cleaning wheat Conditioning !"
whereby the wheat is put in the best
condition for the separation Of the
husk from the kerneI, elimination in
the amount and intensity Of the .fric.
ton used in grinding, and improve.
ments in the methods of separating
the products Of grinding-have in the
aggregate wrought a revolution lin the
art of milling so that the flour Of to.
day is an article very superior to old.
fashioned fiour.-Science Progress
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1908-08-29
Excellent Health Advice

Mrs. NJ. NJ. DAWSON, of No. 319 Gift
ford Ave-. San Jose, Cal says: 1.-THE
worth of Electric Bitters as ageneral
family remedy, for headache, bilious
ness and torpor of the liver and
bowels is so pronounced that an
prompted to say n word in it's favor,
for the benefit of those seeking relief
rom such Affections. There is more
health Cor the digestive organs in a
bottle of Electric Bitters than i'm any
other remedy l know Of" Sold
under guarantee by Elko Drug Co.
Sic
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1908-08-29
Why James Lee Got Well.

Everybody in GAINESVILLE, o., knows
Mrs. Mary Lee, of rural route 8. She
writes: "My husband, James Lee,
firmly believes he owes his life to the
use of DR.. Kings New Discovery.
His lungs were SO severely affected
that consumption seemed inevitable
when a friend recommended New Dis
cOvery. We tried 1t, and it's use has
restored him to perfect health" DR..
Kings New Discovery is the King OF
thrOat and lung remedies For
coughs and colds it has no equal.
The first dose gives relief. Try it!
old under guarantee at Elko Drug
CO.'S drug store. soc and S1.O0.
Trial bottle free.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1908-08-29
What 1t Was.

YoAng BERTHE courted pretty Ann,
and asked her for his wife.
Said she: 81 love no other man, 81
will be yours for life!"
Then gently round her taper waist
his arm in rapture went, and on those
ruby lips SO chaste the first long kisses
spent.
What Is it?" cried he in Joy, that
draws this heart to mine? What makes
those cheeks so bright and coy, those
eyes like stars to shine? What is II
proves the world so fair when thy
sweet form is nigh--that permeates
the ambient air, the trees, the flowers,
the sky? oh. say, what is 1t that Ell.
thralls the kiss hold so dear?"
She gently on his bog n falls. ITS
onions. love. fear!"-Answers
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1908-08-29
First Entertainment.

She was a very little girl, and she
had charge Of still smaller boy, her
baby brotici' Jim. Ti1Gidly approach.
ing one of the booking-oGice windows
at Chaplain, she asked how much the
fare was to Waterloo. The clerk told
her, and she moved away.
But presently she returned and
made the same innocent inquiry, once
more to he informed with the same
courtesy A few minutes later she was
there again.
Look here, my little girl" said
the clerk, this is the third time
you've asked me the same question"
yes, sir" said the little girl, 81
know that; but Jim likes to see you
peep out of your window, because
there's a lot Of bars across it, and he
says it's just like being ut the zoo!"
ANSWERS
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1908-08-29
Honesty.

mere vs. no man, but for his own
interest. hath en- obligation to be hon.
est; there may be sometimes tempta.
uons TO be otherwise hut all cards
cast up, he stall find Il the greatest
ease, the highest profit. the best pleas.
ure, the mos, safety. and the nobiest
iame, to lay Hold of tho horns of this
altar. which. in all ASSAYS. can in
himself protect MIN.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1908-08-29
Irish Kings.

There were plenty Of Irish kings
In early history and they were good
fighters. Some historians have traced
the line of native sovereigns of Ire.
land back as far as the time Of the
flood. Heber and Heremon in 1900
b. c., are the first Of whom there ia
any absolute certainty. Following
them were 169 kings all of whom ex
cept fifteen He'd in battle or other
wise by violence. Home rule was IN
existence until 1172.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1908-08-29
For Sore Feet

Il have found Bucklen's Arnica
Salve to be the proper thing to use
for sore feet, as well as for healing
burns, sores, cuts, and all manner. OF
abrasions," writes Mr.. w. Stone, Of
East = GLAND, Maine. tits theproper
thing too for piles. Try it! Sold
under guarantee by Elko Drug Go
25c
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1908-08-29
Horse, Hog and Elephant in One.

c. G. Minrick, of 296S Darien street,
Philadelphia, a week ago cut from a
tree near Secane station a section of
forked limbs for one-piece three.
legged stool. 'rhe three limbs where
they are cut off are in the perfect
likeness, one of a horses hoof, the
second of hogs split hoof and the
third like an elephants trunk. The
mouth and the trunk Of the elephant
are startlingly true to nature. The
likeness is of natures own carving
All Mr.. Minnick had To do was to
strip the bark off.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1908-08-29
Says It's Not SO.

Report to the effect that electric
lights are detrimental to the eyesight
are pronounced unfounded by an cleo
trical expert in the London Times.
He says that the trouble arises from
TOO direct exposure of the eye to the
light, and that effect would be the
same or worse with any other light
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1908-08-29
Brides Foolish Wauer,

Some GO years ago a native OF
pennsylvania undertook, for wager
Of $50. TO remain mute for the first
month of her marriage. Her nus.
band, not being in the secret, left her
only TO return later, when he was
apprised Of the real reason OF her
silence.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1908-08-29
$40 Reward

For the return of Il brcastpin, emerald
and pearl setting. Gold bar with star
in center. Lost on streets of Elko
August 7. Address
ETHEL STCLAm. DEETH, NEV.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1908-08-29
Fine Line or Stationery
Allegretti Famous Cfk3co-
late Creams, Pure
Stick Candy.
Up.to-pate Definition.

"Pa. what is blase person."
"One that has seen all the sights.
my son, and is completely rubber
tIrrI."--Kansas City Times. ~
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1908-08-29
:EilkO DruS Comply
Dealers In

Pure Drugs. Clleniichls. tauM
Medicines. Toilet Articles.
Perfumery. IIii uors
and CiGHrr. ..
Or ders by Mali Given Fr.r.p, Alteration
Prescriptions Carefully Gem por nded From
The Purest e'rues.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1908-11-08
lEHI SOCIETY,

Wednesday in the Salt Lake temple the
marriage Of Miss Alice Woodhouse and
william lie Cheminant took place A
wedding dinner was served in the even
ing at the home of the brides parents
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. D. WoOdhouse The
young people VIII make their future homo
in Pleasant Green. Salt Lake county.
Mrs gilbert Friel of Provo is the guest
of Mrs. c. c. FrieI.
During the fall kermiss to be given next
month the Young Ladies' association will
present the farce entitled THE Cgliest
of Seven"
Theodore Bushman of Scranton spent
several days this week with his family in
Mrs. Lawrence Briggs of American Fork
spent the past week in Lehi, the guest of
her parents. Mr.. and Mrs. T. F. Tram.
John w Roberts will leave next week
for Idaho Falls. Ida. for a two weeks
visit.
Mrs. oliver Hodge left this week for d
visit with her son at Sugar City. Utah.
Robert Frazier of Oakley arrived in
Lehi Saturday and will attend the Lehi
High school during the coming winter
Mrs. George barton of Bingham juno
ton spent several days the past week
visiting relatives in Lehi.
A baby boy arrived at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. Joseph Shaw Friday.
George Sunderland of Eureka is visiting
friends in Lehi
Mrs Helen Hafer. lecturer in the in
terests of the w. c. T. u, gave talk
to the local High school students We'd
Miss Anna Stoddart gave kitchen
shower Wednesday evening in honor of
her sister Lucy. who will be married this
week to Edward Lee.
Mrs C C Friel. who has been visit
ing with Mrs r. R. Cutler in Salt Lake
for the past two weeks, returned home
Monday.
Edwin Hutchings Of Mammoth is visit
ing relatives here.
Professor A. c. Lund of the B. Y. u. OF
Provo. gave a lecture Sunday in the tab
ernacle
Mrs. Josie Johnson of Provo is the
guest of Mr.. and Mrs. B. W. Brown.
Mr.. and Mrs. Andrew Austin of Salt
Lake City are visiting friends IN Lehi;
Mrs Joseph Broadbent is spending the
week with her daughter. Mrs. ]. J. Nc
Afee in Salt Lake City.
The district school teachers spent Sat
,1rdav al Provo in attendance at the
county teachers convention
Mrs. Maria Madsen and daughter, Min
ME. spent the first part of the week in
Salt Lake City.
DR.. p. d. Ball of Logan was visitor
TO the central experiment station this
week
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1908-11-08
NEWEST NOTES OF SCIENCE

Giant honey bees of India build combs
Eighteen feet high.
Practically every city of any size in
1apan has a trolley line.
8 camel can carry q load thrice the
weight Of a horses capacity.
A true beer. which is nOn-alcoholic,
has been invented by a Pittsburg
brewer.
Water-fueds jackets are worn by fire.
men Of Berlin as protection against
heat.
New York man has been granted
natent on a combination life-preserver
and camp stool.
Cossack soldiers are drilled in build
ing bridges Of their lances, with cooking
kettles as floats.
A new invention designed to foil the
safeblower breaks a grenade when the
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1908-11-08

| failure on account of the extensive chip
ping of the edges of the blocks.
In 1890 the value of all farm products
| in the United States was $4,000, 600;
| in 1900. SAM 900, 900. and In 1906, $1,000
000, coo, a gain in sixteen years OF nearly
1S5 per cent.
The federal coast and geodetic survey
has inst finished the relocation of sixty
one stations on the Pacific coast which
were moved by the earthquake that de-
vastated San Francisco in 1906.
/ new seal rookery has been discoy-
cred on q heretofore uncharted island
| to the northward of the Russian port
of Sakhalien. The finder secured a for
tune in skins before he told his secret
According to the federal fish COM
mission. which has been making tests,
the meat of the small shark, commonly
known as doghsh, is both extremely
paIatable and more nutritious than beef.
A laboratory has been established at
the University of Colorado to experiment
with fire-kiIled timber, of which there
are great tracts in that state, in an en-
deavor to find some use for it.
Emperor William, long a student of
technical science, has invented a hub
brake for locomotives, railroad cars and
automobiles which is said to be the
most effective yet devised.
A new monkey. recently brought to
the Bronx zoo, New York, from Java.
puzzles the experts to classify it. II
seems to come nearer to the missing
link" than any other similar animal
ever seen.
A recent French invention provides
for electro plating by a brush instead
of by immersion of the articles to be
plated in bath. The process is said to
be more rapid and economical than the
older method
Under authority of congress, a gov
eminent commission has resumed the
work of excavating. repairing and pre-
serving the cliff dwellings and other
prehistoric ruins in Mesa Verde Nation
al park, Colorado.
If a tungsten filament breaks while
the lamp is burning the metal will he
drawn down to a taper, but If the frac-
ture results from jar, when the lamp
is cold, the cleavage will show almost
square ends.
The United States geological survey
has begun the stupendous task of max
ing complete census of the water pow
ers of the country. of those available
for future utilization as well as those
already developed.
A California jeweler has made a pair
of scales so delicate that he saws they
weigh the soul of fly. AS a fact, they
do register the difference in weight be-
tween a living fly and the same after it
has been killed.
The worlds production of coal last
year is estimated at 1,209, 1S4.109 short
TONS of which the United States mined
nearly 10 per cent. so per cent more
than Great Britain. and over 100 per
cent more than Germany
An endless roll of linoleum, charged
with electricity, is used In the Paris
postof1lce to pick up letters from drop
boxes and convey them TO the sorting
office. The electricity successfully at
tracts the letters to the linoleum.
In clear weather experiments at the
Manchester (Eng) university proved
that the upper layers of the atmosphere
are at a higher electric potential than
the earth. easily measured currents be-
ing brought down by wire attached to
kite.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1908-11-08

safe is attacked, liberating deadly fumes
which prevent the burglar from work
ing.
An electric blower for hot air furnaces
has been devised to facilitate the heat
ing of buildings.
Though the industry still is in it's in
fancy, the mines of India give employ
ment to $4,000 persons.
A wild herb growing in Paraguay is
much sweeter than sugar, and is used
by the natives for that purpose.
Atmospheric electricity is believed to
encourage plant life in the arctic re-
gions. where there is but little sunlight
The department of agriculture has
demonstrated that paper can be made
from cornstalks. in much the same
manner as from wood pulp, and at
cost of less than half. it is claimed,
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1908-11-08
Fiction.
Children's Books.
and Boston BUILDINGS.

Partitions now being placed. Parties
desiring SPACE can have same placed to
suit their demand. If arranged before
Nov 10 Applications received by B.
3. Hall. agent sos Dooly block. Both
phones as.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1908-11-08
picture Framing

sA1r lake PHOTO SUPPLY CO..
: 10 Main Street.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1908-11-08
NEW BOOKS IN LIBRARY.

The following. twenty-five volumes will
be added to the public library Monday
morning:
Miscellaneous.
De Garmo-Principles Of Secondary Edu-
cation, vol. 2
HaIe-South Americans.
Hunter-Socialsts at Work
Hvslop-Psychical Research and the
KeIlogg-Insect Stories.
Phillins & Carr-Faust-
I.ounsbury-Standard of Usage in En-
glish.
RenpIier-Happy Half-Century.
Snsrpo-ConmOn Sense of the Milk
Question
Dovle-Round the Fire Stories.
Fox-TraiI OF the Lonesome Pine
Observation-Disclosures Lamp.
Sinclair-Money Changers
Warner-Original Gentleman
White-Riverman.
ChiIdren's Books.
Ravlor-Iittie Prospector.
Rar.ou-Wonder Book
Earrison-FIaming Sword; Prince Silver
Wings
Plympton-Dear Daughter Dorothy.
Snith-Adventures OF Doll
TTnfon-Narie Antoinette's Youth
Observation-Disclosures
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-02-13
ToAsTs TO SUIT THE DAY.
In Honor Of st. Valentine Az Should
Treat of the "GentIe Passion"

Even IL nothing stronger than cot
fee be on the table, dinner Is not
dinner unless some toasts be offered.
There are many books from which ap
propriate toasts may be given.
For instance, there is the sailor toast
Here's to our sweethearts and wives:
may the latter always remain the
former, and the former soon become
the latter" and there is dear old Rip
Van Wrinkles sentiment:
Here's TO your health and your
family's, and may you live long and
prosper"
But sometimes something trifle
out of the ordinary seems to be in
order, and such an occasion, surely
is st. Valentines day. All the toasta
on this occasion should, of course.
treat of 1.-THE gentle passion" and the
more original they are the better.
Often, If the toastmaker is clever.
he or she can give the toast a personal
turn. Often, too, the simpler it is the
better, especially for amateur speaF
ing.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-02-13
French chefs art, but anguish is bar

French chefs art, but anguish Is a bar
to appetite.
After moment Barnes passes
Ends letter over to Edwin's wife.
When she has read it, he says: 81
have been thinking II 1t wouldn't be
better to sail to Ajaccio and get De
Belloc and some of his troopers to go
with us to Bocognano."
with De Belloc and his troopers
you would never find her" answers
Marina. THE sight of their cavalry
uniforms would be signalled up the
Valley of the Gravona; Enid would not
be in Bocognano. In the mountain fast
nesses of Del Orc they would hide her
where you would never find her."
"Thea some honest countrymen,
from this neighborhood; they can be
hired?" suggests Barnes.
but not by a foreigner to strike
against a Corsican," replies Marina,
almost proudly. ITO have any hope of
finding your wife we must go alone.
I'll lead you by secret paths through
the mountains; on the main road did
they see you coming they would am
bush and kill you" Her eyes look
eagerly upon the shore, she rises and
says, resolutely: "Come!"
Barnes, more eager than she, quick
ly dresses himself in the simple hunt
ing suit he has brought with him.
"Oh, you must look more Corsican,"
cries the girl. and deftly nuts a cocks
feather plucked from one of his brides
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-02-13
SYNOPSIS.

Burton H. Barnes, a wealthy American
touring Corsica, rescues the young Eng
HIN lieutenant, Edward Gerard Anstruth-
or. and his Corsican bride, Marina,
daughter of the Paolis. from the muir
derous vendetta, understanding that his
reward is to be the hand of the girl he
loves, Enid Anstruther, sister OF the Eng
lish lieutenant, The four fly from AjaG-
clio to Marseilles on board the French
steamer Constantine. The vendetta pur-
sues and as the quartet are about to
Marina Is handed a mysterious note
which causes her to collapse and necessi-
tates postponement or the journey.
Barnes gets part of the mysterious note
and receives letters which inform him
that he is marked by the vendetta. He
employs an American detective and plans
10 beat the vendetta at their own game.
For the purpose OF securing the safety
OF the women Barnes arranges to have
Lady Chartris lease a secluded villa at
Nice to which the party Is to be taken
arrangements for their marriage: The
net tightens about Barnes. He re-
ceives a note # m La Belle Blackwood,
the American adventures. Barnes hears
that Elijah Emory, his detective, has
been murdered by the Corsicans. He
learns that the man supposed to be Cor
regio, who followed the party on their
way to the boat, was Saliceti, nephew
OF the count, and that Count Corregio
had been in Nice for some time prior to
the party's arrival The count warns
Barnes not to marry Enid unless ne
would have her also involved in the muir
derous feud. Barnes and Enid are mar
RED Soon after their wedding Barnes
bride disappears. Barnes discovers she
has been kidnapped and taken to Corsica;
The groom secures a fishing vessel and
Is about TO start in pursuit of his brides
captors when he hears scream from
the villa and rushes back to hear that
Anstruther's wife. Marina, Is also miss
ing Barnes is compelled to depart for
Corsica without delay, and so he leaves
the search for Marina to her husband
fore Barnes boat lands on Corsica's
shore Marina is discovered hiding in
corner Of the vessel. She explains her
action by saying she has come to help
Barnes rescue his wife from the Corsi-
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-02-13
A RELIC OF WASHINGTON.
Memorial Pitcher Made Shortly After
the Death Of First President.

Mrs. Edward A. Stevens. 206 West
Lake street, Minneapolis, is the pos
SCISSOR of rare Washington memorial
pitcher, limited number of which
were made shortly after the death of
George Washington, December IA,
1899. This pitcher was originally
owned by Mrs. Stevens great-great-
grandfather, and has been handed
down from family to family.
1t is made of common ware, glazed
over. Its surface is badly cracked
and shows marks of extreme age. AL
though it only holds a quart. its pres
ent owner would not part with it for
quart of gold, holding 1t priceless.
On the side shown in the picture Is
an ode to liberty for the gaining of
which Washington gave his best years
in the service of his country. On the
streamer surrounding the ode are the
names of the 10 states In the union at
the time of Washington's death. They
are: Virginia, Maryland, Delaware,
Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey,
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-02-13

bonnets in his hat. Some SCOT, Felix"
she commands the cook, ito make
Monsieur's eyebrows darker and his
moustache black"
yes, that's it," she adds eagerly.
"And your" asks Barnes placing his
eyes on Marina's white Partisan fete
dress.
"Oh, I've brought a Corsican peas
ants costume with me-" and the lady
calls to Graham to bring on board a
little bundle she had left upon the
deck of the fishing smack.
Then Marina runs down the COM
panionway and secludes herself in the
salon while Barnes gives his direc-
lions to Graham. You had better re-
turn that fishing boat to Villefranche
by two of your crew."
Eyes, even a land lubber can sail
her across In this fine weather without
any trouble" answers the mate.
Il am sorry, my gallant fellow, /
cannot take you with me-" says the
American; only Marina and must
CO."
"Hoot, man! not lone WI that deli
cate lassie."
1--WE are safer alone than with a
few" replies Barnes. But have the
yacht ready to sail and sharp look
out kept for me. During the night have
boat ashore there vita a couple of
men in 1t, SO that, II necessary, may
Immediately come on board of you"
AYE, aye! Night and day I'll look
for you," answers the mate.
Now, bring the boat alongside"
mot yet, Monsieur" cries Leboeuf
issuing from the galley, mot without
something to eat, to support you and
Madame" and he produces big hav
ersack filled with provisions.
You're right BY evening we shall
be hungry, II not before" answers the
American, "and 1t will be best to avoiC
as much as possible native inns" HI
calls: Madame Anstruther, / an
ready"
| "And so am l." And Marina trips I,
| the deck, peasant girl of her ISLAM
| her dark brown tresses shaded b.
the graceful mandile and faldetta O
grey cloth draping her agile figure
Her short skirts disclose her delicat
feet shod In strong country shoes q
for use over the stones Of mountai
paths.
| Both are eager. Within five mir
utes they are in the boat, and pulle
by two Scotch tars. soon land upon tn
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-02-13
An Old English Coach.

rect in every detail, even to the step
and the shield on the door. The win
dows in the coach are heart shape,
as is the door, while the wheels are
most elaborate and full of significance,
for each spoke is an arrow and is
apparently run through a dark red
heart.
Three pretty girls look out of the
windows, while the coachman and
footman on top, CARRIED in white, drive
three white woolly lambs that are har-
messed to the coach with red silk
cords. The predominating colors are
white and red, with touch of blue.
AS a wall decoration this valentine
would be most appropriate.
Though not as unusual as the coach,
fan valentine made Of a series Of
heart-shaped frames inclosing pretty
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-02-13

polling booth great words on the glory
Of Corsica, which had given France
a Bonaparte and one day would give
her another"
Suddenly the girl calls: But you
cannot overtake Enid In a second" for
the Americans heels are beating tat
too on the sides of his sturdy little
cob, and he is hurrying forward NUT
tering: Three hours ahead of me.
Perhaps we can overtake my darling
before night"
Don't ride so fast" exclaims his
companion, galloping her pony to him.
Then her voice growing very solemn,
she says warningly: From some hill
top, should we get too near, they will
see US coming, and in vendetta am
bush, some knife might reach not only
your heart but-Enid's. When you
have enemies in Corsica, beware the
path ahead of you'll"
(TO BE CONTINUED)