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The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1908-01-11
1T DOES THE BUSINESS.

MT. r. Il. chamberlain, or clinton.
Maine. says of Bucklpn's Arnica Salvp.
1T does the business; | have used it for
piles and it cured them. Used it for
chapped hands and it cured them. Ap-
piled it to an old sore and it healed it
without leaving scar behind" 25c. at
I. j. Liable drug store.
Gaspar Valanza, an italian who
kept fruit stand here disappear
ed suddenly last week, and at this
time many creditors are anxiously
inquiring about him. Casper left
in hurry, which is probably the
cause of so many little bills left
unpaid.
Two of the liquor dealers of
this town have closed, Eymar Son.
uier and J. B. Ferran. Those who
have taken licenses are: George j.
Olivier, Henry Fournet, Bonin
Grocery Co., Gardemal-Gary Co.,
Ltd and Resweber & Guidry. The
revenues of the town will conse-
Quently be reduced.
The Cypress Island Drainage
Board who have recently contrac-
ted for dredge boat to cost ten
thousand dollars, expect to have
the boat ready to commence the
work this Spring. Instead of con-
tracing for the work and allow
large profits to the contractors, the
board has wisely decided to do the
work themselves. and spend all the
money colled for the drainage of
that district, where it will do the
most good, in the canal. Contrac-
tors always figuee on large profits
in doing such works.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1908-01-11

The Sugar Planters Journal
says: "The profits made by most
of The river planters in rice
this and last year is causing
some cane planters to plow ont ra-
toons in order to engage in rice
culture in preference for 1908.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1908-01-11

The weather has been so bad all
the Fall and continues wet, that
very little Fall work has been done
in the fields. The harvesting of
the crops has been slow and cost
ly, and altogether the condition Of
the planting interest of this pa
Lish. is not what it is generally at
this time. Unless the balance of
the winter improves and a dry and
favorable Spring comes in, the
planters will have a hard time get
ting things in good shape for the
planting season.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1908-01-11
House For Sale.

The property in front Of the Court
House. good residence and good location.
for terms and price apply to
HARRY PENNE,
Dee Z. st. Martinville, La
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1908-01-11
A Higher Health Level.

81 have reached higher health level
since began using DR.. Kings New Life
Pills." writes Jacob Springer. of West
Franklin. Maine. They keep my sto-
mach. liver and bowels working just
right" IL these pills disappoint you on
trial. money will be refunded at T. J..
Liable drug store % cent.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1908-03-20

On imitation stone, thinking thus to
delude the owner of the PIN The imi.
tatlon stouo was about twice the size of
the real stone, which led to the discovery
OF the theft Us soon as the jewel case
was opened. Suspicion fastened on the
young equaw who confessed.
The following CO I'd Of thanks recently
appeared ~ ii Kansas paper: wish to
thank the city authorities for qunrant1n-
ing me and my family fo- two weeks re-
Gently, because one Of the child rem had
the smallpox. During that time NY
wife caught Up with her sewing; being
urdisturbed by callers just at meal time,
we had three square mea;s day; us no
one came in, and she wasn't permitted
to go out, we enjoyed two weeks Of good
long nights sleep; and, best Of all,
COUSIN with fou! children who arrived to
visit ue, saw thu smallpox Sign on the
door and left town go scared she Will
never come back. 1 wish to thank the
authorities, and hope they will pe equal
ly az thoughtful Of our com fort some
time again. Respectfully, Lyunder
johnson.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1908-03-20
General Keiley'S Early Life
johnson

According to an article in the Carson
News, General Kelley was born in
Livingston connty New York, July II,
1884, and was Of Irish, Scotch and Eng
lish ancestry His grandfather, PhIlip
Kelley emigrated from Ireland and was
one OF the pioneers of New York. Later
the family moved tn Iowa and the r..
General Kelley received hia education :,
and graduated from Mt. Carmel semIn.
airy. In 1856, when % years of age, he
crossed the plains to California and lc
Gated in Shasta county, where he fol-
lowed the mining business TOR several
years. In 1861 he we'd to Nevada and
settled in HunbJldt county. He later
engaged in the newspaper business and
in 1869 established the ElGo INDEPEN.
DENT.
In 1876 he married Miss Amelia HUI
ton Sheriff, OF Galloway county, Miss
our, and from this union there was one
daughter, Miss Rebec "a Kelley, who has
always lived with her parents The
wife and daughter survive him. The re-
mains Of General X zney nave been TAX
en- to Reno and the funeral will be held
there under the auspices Of the Knights
Templar Saturday.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1908-03-20
Jack Davis Arrest.

It appears from the following FROM
the Goldfeld Tribune that Jack Davis
was arrested at Rawhide for carrying
con cealed weapons, and that LIE only got
what was coming to him:
The greatest sensation was created to-
day " hen it was known that Jack Davis,
with @Diamondfied" as prefix was
arrested in this peaceful burg. When
it was understood that Davis went
through the ware OF Goldfield and that
he had been coddled into the belief that
he was benefactor, the crowds around
the postoffice refused to believe that
anyone had the temerity to make an
arrest in such case.
Not alone that, but Davis went to the
pen with a bunch OF frisco brokers
whom he had brought into the camp to
look at some OF his promotions. They
had been pretty free around town, when
FIVE deputies who got wind Of their
armament, rounded them up i'll a bunch
and told them TO throw up their hands.
The gang responded Immediately, ana
they were all led down TO the detention
house.
In the party were j. G. Martin, and
W. J. MINES Of San Francisco, who
we're arrested for interfering. The total
of opinion differs. Some OF the men
who we're arrayed with the law cay that
the arrest was due to the action Of the
Western Federation Of Miners Of Gold
field, who wanted to vent their spleen
on Jack Davis for his activity in the
labor troubles. Others take the ground
that he had no right 70 carry a gun, aid
that he was equally culpable with the
Loor waYiarers who straggle in the
camp. This will be made question be-
tore the grand Jury now in session, and
the principle will be established on
which man may wear gun or pack
fire arms.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1908-03-20
IIUw'r ThIa7

We offer One Hundred Dollars reward
for any case Of Catarrh that cannot be
cured by Halls Catarrh Cure.
We, the undersigned, have known f.
j. Cheney for the last Is years, and be-
Geve him perfectly honorable IN all bus
mess transactions. and financially able
to carry out GUy obligations made by his
firm. WALDING. KINNAN a. MARVIN.
Wholesale Druggiste, Toledo, e..
Halls Catarrh Cure ls taken intern
ally, acting directly upon the blood and
mucous surfaces of the system. Testi-
leonials seut free. Price. 75c per bottle
Sold by all druggists.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1908-03-20
Eastern Prices on Wall Paper

This is made possible by not having
a lot Of money tied up in stock-.by sell
ing from sampled aloe. Then again
you are able to get the latest styles in
wall PAPER md get pattern your neigh
Dor hasn't got, exclusive, up-'o date,
cheap or expensive, from 6 cents per roll
up to IS. The samples are shown in
your own home so the effect Of Eartic.
ular pattern can be seen OH the walls
of the rOom where il is to be used. Just
let me know If yon want wall paper and
III be glad tn show yon hupdreha of
Examples. T.. VI. STENINGER.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1908-03-20
IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE FOURTH
JUDICIAL DISTRICT OF THE STATE
OF NEVADA, IN AND FOR THE
COUNTY OF ELkO.
In the Matter of the Estate OF
HIRAM CHASE, DECEASED.
Notice OF Sale OF Personal Property: aEs

Notice is hereby given, that in pursuance of
an order OF the Fourth Judicial District Court
OF the State OF Nevada, in and for the County
OF Elko made on the fifth day OF March, 1908 in
the matter OF the estate OF Hiram Chase, de-
ceased the undersigned, admins traitor Of the
sell at private sale at the Chase Store in the
Town and County OF Elko, Stat Of Nevada, To
the highest bidder, for cash, gold coin Of the
United States, on Monday, the 3Oth day of
March, 1903, beginning at the hour OF II O'Clock
In the forenoon Of said day, all that certain
sto X OF goods, wares, merchandise, In said
Chase Store and warehouses. together with all
fixtures, necessities and conycnicnces of trade
now on said premises used in connection
with said store business and now owned by
said estate.
Terms and conditions OF sale: cash, gold coin
OF the United States.
j. w. YOWELL.
Administrator AS aforesaid
OTTO Il. WILLIAMS,
Attorney for Admin 81 traitor.
Date Of first publication, March 5th. 1898.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1908-03-20
FOR SALE

A tent 16 30. with frame, sides and
floor, used only u short time, in first
class condition. Ten cots and mattresses
20 with tent if desired. A good propo-
sition for lodgings in a new mining
camp. Apply to @. E. Mayer.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1908-03-20
Notice.

All persons indebted to me are re-
ques'nd to call at the Henderson Bank
nnd settle their acccunte. AL my
accounts are ut the hank.
v. N. HARRAH,
Paso Robes, Csifor MIA, March /, 1903.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1908-03-20
NOTICE

BY order Of the Board Of Trustees the
Public Schools will remain closed until
Monday, March 30th.
p. @. MCWH1RHEY.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-11-08

If the dear, good lady should not want
him he could
Oh. the train was getting ready to
pull outl The engineer was In his place,
the conductor was waving a lantern In
the darkness, the engine was putting and
the wheels starting to go round. There
was no time for debating the matter In
mind. He must make a quick decision.
And he did. With a leap he was on
the platform of the first passenger coach.
and not a moment too soon, for almost
at the same instant the porter closed
the vestibued door and no one from the
outside could enter the moving train.
1t did not take Billy long to run through
the two or three coaches that separated
him from the rear one, where he had
seen and talked with the lady And as
he walked down the aisle of the car to-
ward her, his face pale with anxiety,
hope, fear, she looked up from a book
she was reading and saw him.
In another minute he was sitting close
beside her. weeping silently, her arm
about him and her coaxing voice in his
ear. Come, little man. tell me what
grieyes you, and how you came to be
aboard the train"
II want to 60 with you-I never,
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where a man and his wife kept a little
railroad station eating-house. away over
the mountains, near Salt Lake City. And
this man and woman were to be his
parents, for they had no children of their
own,
But after the first hour in his new
home Billy was sick for the loyeless
asylum. His new mother was a cold,
sharp-tongued woman, tireless In her
work and tireess In making Billy work
also. And tho new father" was a red
nosed man, given to drink, as Billy after
wards learned So, this was the home
Billy had not dreamed of. And his hopes
died during the first hour of his exist
enee there.
And all day long he was alone with
this strange. unaffectlonate woman and
red-nosed man, save for ten minutes at
the noon hour, and ten minutes again at
six O'Clock in the evening. when trains
stopped to allow their passengers to pro-
cure sandwiches, pie, doughnuts and
coffee Mt the little station eating house.
And during the ten-mlnute rush twice
day Billy was happy, for there were
people, laughing, chatting, busting peo-
pie, eating, drinking, as fast as they
could. And Billy helped to wait on
them, work he much enjoyed, for though
tired out from constant toll in the gar
den and kitchen the excitement of the
crowd made him forget his weariness
And so life passed on and on in the
lonely place with the woman whom he
could not call mother and the man
whom he could not call father, But as
neither of these new parents seemed
to care about what he called them, SO
that he did his work well, he was not
corrected when he addressed them as
Aunt Jane and Uncle Tom. 81 may find
a mother some day." he would whisper
to himself. "A good woman that will
love me for my own sake, and not just
feed and clothe me for the work
do. oh, how l want to be loved like
the outside children" BILLY had never
ceased speaking of children who were not
orphans as ''outside children').
The people who had given Billy a
home expressed their intention of adopt
ing him according to the law, thus giving
him child's claim on them and their
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have papas and mammas, like other chill
dren-children of the great big outside
world. So often these little orphans
would watch with wonder the 'other
children" going past the asylum, and a
cry would sometimes burst from their
lips and tears spring to their eyes as
they compared their own desolate life
with those care-free and happy children
on 1.-THE outslde.'
And Billy had been one of the little
mourners, for these heavy hearted or
phans could hardly be called anything
else. And when one day the news spread
throughout the asylum that about so of
it's inmates were to be shipped West
Billy was one of the first to cry out:
'Oh, let me be one of them! l want to
go to-to-a home"
And Billy was one OF those chosen to
be sent to the farmers living In the Far
West, and he dreamed of the time when
he would not wear clothes just like all
the other orphans, but would have a nice
Sunday suit, like the 'outside boys" And
for every day he would dress like the
groeeEss delivery boy who came to the
asylum, and who was so red-cheeked and
merry, and who dressed In blue over
alls and gingham shlrr, and who whistled
such lively tunes as he drove up to the
grounds.
And with light heart Billy was car
ried far, far away towards the setting
sun. And with a still lighter heart he
was told that he was going to q place
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BY WILLIAM WALLACE. JR.

Shocks was his name. And Shocks was
little dog, not very old, but too old to
do as he once did. And that is what
am going to tell you about. But before
l start my story l must tell you that
Shocks did Just whatever so many bad
little boys do, and, like the bad little
boys, he was punished for his wrongdo-
ing.
Now, here Is the story: Shocks belong
ed to Robbie Turner fine boy of 10
years of age. During the summer and
early fall Shocks had enjoyed life to
the fullest with his dear indulgent mas
ter, but when school began Shocks found
himself much alone. And then he began
to wish he lived somewhere else, for
being just dog, he had no way of know
ing why Robbie left him every day, re-
turning late In the afternoon. And often
of evenings Robbie left Snooks much
alone also, for be had his lessons to pre-
pare, you know.
One day, just after Robbie had gone
of to school, Shocks sat in the front
yard thinking. Did you know that dogs
really think? Well. they do; and In
Shocks case plans came after the think
ing. And Shocks plan was to run away.
Just think of ito run awayl And yet
be had as happy home as any dog ever
had. There was but one child In the
Turner family, and that one child-Rob-
bie--was a real chum to Shocks, for no
brother nor sister came in for a share
Of his time. So. when Robbie was not
busy with his school or his chores he
was devoting his attention to "dear old
Snookie." But in the first days OF Rob-
bie's going to school Shocks was so lonely
that he became fretful Then he became
ill-tempered, and when Robble's mamma
would call to him to come to his plate
of food he would look at her with a sui
len stare, and If she tried coaxing him
he would sometimes snarl at her. Thus
you will see how q pet can sometimes be
most ungrateful. Shocks had had so
much of Robble's time, had been such
Family pet. that he could not make up
his mind that anything should interfere
with his pleasures. And that Is why the
selfish aud spoiled fellow decided to run
away.
He watched for a good opportunity.
and 1t came after Robbie's mamma went
to do the days marketing. Only cook re-
NAMED at the house. and she was back
In the kitchen. So Shocks crept out of
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why Shocks Returned 10 Robbie Story Dog

running after a dog down the principal
thoroughfare of the town. Then Shocks
went slower, constantly turning about as
he walked and biting at the terrible
thing that hung so tightly to his little
tail. But to no avail. The can was SO
secure that only human hands could re-
move 1t.
And in all the crowds that thronged
up and down the busy street not one per-
son stopped to take notice of snooks.
Everybody seemed bent on his own bust
ness and let poor Shocks alone.
I'm go home" said Snooks to himself
In a determined way. iii just bury my
pride as I'd bury a bone and go home.
Robbie will be glad to see me; so will
the others. L look terribly Ill with this
baggage tied to my tail. but ! must go
home"
An hour later, Just as Robbie was about
to enter his own home, he heard a low
whine beside the gate outside the yard.
And looking down into the shadow of a
leafless lilac bush he beheld poor. mis-
cradle Shocks "Why, SnooksieF cried
Robbie, what are you doing thereY'
Then as Shocks came creeping forward
in the most slammed way, Robbie saw the
dilemma the poor fellow was In. why,
what does all this mean. doggie?" be
asked, on his knees in a minute and I'M
doing the can. "Ah, l see, some ugly
fellows have cnticed you into the street
and tied this to your tall Poor doggie,
you should have used your teeth In self
defense. Pshaw, but it's a heavy can,
and tied on with a sharp wire. Why,
your poor tail is bleeding where the wire
has cut into It. Poor. dear old Snooksie!
you must never wander into the street
again. Wish | could find the culprits who
used you this way, I'd make, Il warm for
them. But come, chappie. and have some
supper. You look about played out"
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property, but they had put this matter
off from month to month, and after
years soJourn with them Billy was still
the unnamed orphan boy, having no
lawful claim on anybody or anything.
But being so young he did not realize
the wrong these people were doing him
He did know that they were to
adopt him as their own son-some time
He had been told this by the asylum
officials But as they did not seem In
any great hurry TO carry out that part of
their contract Billy did not bother him
self about it, Indeed, sometime he hoped
they would never adopt him by law, for
then he would not belong to them en-
tirely. And so long as the adoption had
not taken place he felt a sort of free
dom-felt that If the opportunity pre-
sented itself he might leave the station
clearinghouse and the unllkable Aunt
Jane and Uncle Tom, and hunt for
home elsewhere.
At last, however. there came a day
which Billy would never forget In all his
life to come. even though he lived to be
a hundred years old 1t was cold No
vember day, and the wind swept across
the sandy desert carrying a breath from
the snow capped mountains that hemmed
them In. Except for the little fve-acre
irrigated garden which belonged TO the
eating house proprietors, there was not
spear of grass nor sprig of weed to be
seen for ten miles in any direction. And
the desolation of the fall and winter time
was much harder for Billy to bear than 1t
had been during the summer. When it
was garden time he could find plenty TO
do out of DOORS but with the cold weather
his Aunt Jane" kept him busy in the
kitchen under her cold eyes. But on
this day of which l speak the evening
train was obliged to stop for half an
hour at the station for there was II
hot box" and the train could not pull
out till some work was done to the heat
ed wheel.
The evening shadows were settling
about, and the lighted train held n great
fascination for Billy. After all the GUS
toners had been served with their quick
lunch In the eating-house he slipped out
to the platform and walked up and down
by the side of the train. He could see
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for long time he searched for an opening
In the hedge large enough to admit or MS
passing through. But after finding an
opening he was not slow in gaining al
mittanee to the yard. And once Inside
he boldly walked upon the white steps
leading to the porch, leaving muddy
tracks behind him. Just as he was
about TO bark at the door, his way OF
letting those inside know he was there
and wishing to enter, the door was thrust
open and large, red-nalred woman, with
a voice like thunder, came bounding on
the porch, a broom in her hands, held
with the handle forward as II to be used
for a club. There you are, you sneak
ing purpl" she reared And then she
struck at Shocks with the broom handle.
But Shocks was too quick for her and
leaped from the porch, going like fash
toward the little opening In the hedge
through which he had entered HI,
git out, you sneaking purp!' screamed
the thunderous voice behind him as he
quickly made his exit. II reckon it's
you as makes the dirty tracks on me
clean steps every day, you cur! And If
find you in this yard again I'll scald you;
every hair off your measy body. Dirty
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ly. But the cat he approached did not
greet him as he had expected. She waited
till he came on the step beside her, then
she suddenly raised her back, pushed
her long tail and said, spit, Spit,
scratching Shocks across the eye with
a sharp set of claws before the poor
dogge knew she was going to strike
Bow wow-wow!'' walled poor runaway
Shocks, leaping down the steps as fast as
he could go, his poor little stub tail
tucked between his trembling legs. How
unhappy he was. Never before had he
known what it meant to be so cruelty
treated. Robbie, Robbies parents, cook.
DaYe, the manservant, and even Tabby,
had always been 80 kind to him. And he
had run away from all these good people.
How could he have been so ungrateful2
How could be have grown tired of such
a splendid home? To be sure, Robbie was
away much of the time every day. but
he always returned home before supper,
and always had little romp with Shocks
and n merry Hello, old Snookiel How
have you been during my absenceT But
all this day no friendly voice had greeted
him, and now 1t was getting well towards
afternoon.
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Unique Decoration
for a Boys Den.

A unique wall decoration for a boys
''den" is made by collecting as many flags
of various nations as one possibly can and
hanging them together In some artistic
way. A boy had a flag from Germany,
one from England, one from Holland,
one from France, one from Japan, one
from Spain. one from Mexico, one from
Brazil. and lastly, great beautiful silk
flag of his own United States. He Sc
lected u broad space on one wall OF his
room as a place to display his collection
of flags, hanging the American flag in
the center and draping the others about
It.. And on small sheets of white paper
he had written a brief history of the
countries represented, attaching them to
their respective flags where all might see
and read. This flag panel furnished his
visitors no end of entertainment and his
boy friends were so enthusiastic over 1t
that they all became flag collectors"