davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1908-04-17
The Periudie comeis E.pee,sd in laos.

Four periodic comets are expected
to make their perihclion passages this
year. One Of them has already made
its appearance, having been seen rs n
telescope object of the twelfth magni-
tudc i'll the constellation of Pisces, by
Prof. Wolf, of KoeniSstuhl. on January
.. This is the wellilnbwn Encke's
comet. the orbit of which lies entirely
within the orbit of Jujp.er After its
discovery by POns in 1913, Encke calcn-
clatcd It's period and successfully pre-
dictcd its rcappcar;nCe in 1922. Since
that date it has appeared regularly at
intervals of about three ana one-third
years, and earlier appearances have been
traced i'll astronomical records back to
1856. Encke found that, after allowance
had been made for the considerable dis
turbing effect of the planets, particularly
Jupiter, a progressive diminution of
the periodic time, amounting to two
and two-thirls days in each revolution.
accclcration, which is confirmed by all
later observations, to the action of Il re.
sisting medium diffused through the i'll
terplanctary space.
Another comet expected this year
was first observed by Temple i'll 1869
Its period five and one-half years. was
calculated by Swift after its appearance
i'll 1880. 1t reappeared i'll 1885 and 1891,
but was not seen either in 1897 or 1903.
Dcnning's comet was first observed in
1881. 1t has II period of about eight
years and should reach its perihelion in
1908.
The fourth expected visitor is the
comet discovered by Giacobini in 1900.
If its calculated period. of about seven
years, is correct, it should make its ap-
pearance very soon. As it has been seen
only once, it cannot strictly be called a
periodic Comet.--Scientific American.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1908-04-17
4 Disastrous Opening.

The opening of the Electric Theatre
last night in the DOtta building came
very near bcing Il second Boycrtown
tragedy.
When the entertainment was about
two.thirls over, one of the films caught
fire prccipitating Il small sized panic
among those present. The presence of
mind of the cooler ones in the audience
prevented crush mt the door and every
body passed nearly under the fire and
ont of the building without injury.
The moving picture machine set on an
enclosed platform above the front door
and the curtain upon which the pictures
were thrown was hung few feet from
the rear wall of the building. The first
two films had been used and the third
was passing through the machine, when
it caught fire through the carelcssness
or incXpcricncc of those running the
machine. Those near the door rushed
ont ut once and those in the rear of the
room made wild scramble to get out
and were about to- cause Il Jam mt the
door when cooler heads stopped the rush
and all passed ont safely.
The alarm Of fire was sounded and
the hose carts were soon ont and the fire
boys were ut work. They soon had the
fire under control.
The loss to the theatre company is less
than 5000 and the damage to the build.
ing will not exceed $500 more. Score
another lucky fire for Elko
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1908-04-17
Basket Ball Gam. Called on.

There seems to have been a great
amount of friction hetween the basket
ball teams Of the schools Of Winnemucca
and Elko. Tho cause Is Of long stand.
ing and deep seated. After duo delib.
Grafton and thorough investigation the
gamc was called of. In calling the
game off no blame was thrown upon
any person, persons. or school but the
action was taken because the rivalry be.
tween the two teams was so violent and
of such q peculiar nature that II was
not in harmony with the ideals for
which high school should stand.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1908-04-17

the bank roll was gone Young sent out
for more money but tho banks Of the
camp were closed and the big game was
brought to OH end This is the second
time that this young woman has made
spectacular play In the new camp, IN
tho same resort and at former sitting
she lost $4,000 and took her bad luck
with but little concern. Tho young
woman gained considerable notoriety In
tho Klondike few years ago. She left
her home for tho for north, and It was
while there she learned to play faro win.
ming u considerable fortune, n portion Of
which she has brought with her to
Rawhide. Virginia Chronicle.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1908-04-17
Business Locals.

Proofs of Labor ON mining claims for
sale ut this office.
Blank Options to Purchase Mining
| Claims for sale III this office.
/ Sweet Orr Cordnory; best in the world;
for sale at Englrr Cos.
New spring steel. John B. Stctson
hats, just received at Englcr Co.'S.
save those natural teeth, thereby re-
tain your facial expression. DIR. Gilli-
land The dentist Office over the Drug
Store, Elko
The Flurshcim shoe for the man who
cares. Spring styles just received at
Englcr Co.'S.
/ The Elko County Abstract and Title
( Company are prepared to furnish guar
antcd abstracts Of title Of any property
/ in Elko county
Spring has come, wake up and put
new wall paper on that dingy room.
Stcningcr can do the job right and fur
nish the paper too.
! Ramsdell the photographer has re-
ccivcd n complete line of the latest
pictures mouldings and is now prepared
/ to frame all kinds of pictures at his
photograph gallery.
Mining Locations and Location Ger
tiiicatcs for sale at THIS office. These
blanks are in strict conformity with the
mining law passed by the last Legislature.
Orders by mail will receive prompt at
| tcntion.
Have the Elko County Abstract and
Title Company prepare AN abstract of
your property. Many flaws in titles
are being discovered by the company
every day, and property holders should
protect themselves against them.
Ramsdcll has moved his photograph
gallery to his new huilding on Railroad
street, west Of the lumber yard He has
the best equipped gallery in the State
and is now prepared to take better pict-
urrS than ever. Secure the shadow he.
fore the substance fades.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1908-04-17
Government Publishing House,

Probably no other bureau of the gov.
crnmcnt publishes 80 many books. docu.
mcnts and maps us the United States
geological survey, says the Mining
World. In 1907 the survey issued 1876
hooks and documents, 2s5 maps of va.
rious kinds and l2 geological folios.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1908-04-17
67O-74 Eddy Street
San Francisco, California
Phone, Franklin ~
Woman Breaks Faro Bank.

"A story comes from Reno that Lillian
Bennett. daughter Of one of tho most
prominent New York families, and un.
Til few years ago one Of the bellies, Of
that city, broke faro bank ut Rawhide
the other day, winning 10000 in ono
sitting In Carl Young's resort. When
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1908-04-17
Strictly First Class
BRULE
w. II, BRULE, Manager

Two room suites with bath. Single
rooms with or without bath. Eddy
street cars direct from ferry. Circu.
lating hot water System. Steam
heat. otis elevator Telephone In
each room. Day md night service
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1908-10-29
High. School Notes.

Music is now taught IL all the
grades. Miss Helson supervises
the same.
Daniel Scory was absent a few
days owing to illness.
Owing to the crowded condi-
ton of the rooms new seats have
been ordered and we hope to
have them placed properly in
due time.
Miss Macdonald was absent
Monday afternoon.
One room reports neither alb
sence or tardiness on Wednes-
day
Hazel Russell and Beatrice
Marsh have been exempted from
taking further work in Compo-
sltion and Civics respectively.
Each attaining nearly perfect
grade.
The 11th Grade are making an
intensive study of The Midsum-
mer Nights Dream.
A bright student recently dis
covered that if you combined
Fl G L with sand you would have
quartz. Next?
This we Elk concludes o n e
months work on the subject of
Rocks and Soil for morning ex-
ercises in the npper Grades.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1908-10-29
BLACKWELL ITEMS.

Mrs. Johnson did shopping in
Laona Thursday.
Messrs. Blaisdell and Ross
came up from Chicago Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Grady returned
Tuesday from their visit at Wau-
sau.
Mr.. and Mrs. Forbes visited
over Sunday with relatives al
Oconto.
DR.. Elliott of Laona pa q
Black short business visit
Tuesday.
Several couples from here at
tended the dance at Laona Fri.
day night.
Miss Blanche Deserveau en-
tertained the young ladies Sun
day evening.
Hattie Wetzel has returned
from a two weeks visit with rel
atives at Amigo.
Walter Hartman and brother
arrived Tuesday from Shawano
for the winters work.
Mr.. Rymer, brother of our
blacksmith, is hel pin & Mr..
Crane in the store.
David Madison from near Mat
toon. came Monday to act as
stenographer and assistant book
keeper.
Henry Mueller celebrated his
21st (?) birthday Wednesday
with spread to some Of his
gentlemen friends.
Mr.. Ginley of Green Bay came
Monday to take charge Of the
planning mill. He will make his
home with M. Beavers family.
Frank Flanner returned to his
home in Chicago and after few
days visit will leave for New
York where h Q will attend
school.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1908-10-29
Coming Attraction.

Among the plays of American
authorship, which have found
favor among the amusement go
ing public, few have excelled in
point of criticism and financial
returns that w1'ch is credited to
the delightful comedy drama,
''The Bankers Child" written
by Eunic Fitch, and received it's
first production in New York
City, where it had a remarkable
run, during which period it re-
ceived the strongest endorsement
of the metropolitan press.
1t is seldom that we announce
play SO far in advance, but as
Harry Shannon lavish produc-
tion, "The Bankers Child" is
one of the very best offerings of
the season, we wish to announce
that this excellent play will be
here for one night only at the
opera house Nov. 18th.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1908-10-29
SOPERTON.

A Halloween dance is to be
given at the Seperton hall Fri
day evening.
James Nolan visited at Menom-
inee over Sunday.
Ben Kosbinski is new mem-
Der to the Soperton band. He
plays the trombone.
Miss Louisa Arnson went to
Gillett Monday to remain few
days.
Mrs. Il e. McGraw went to
Menominee Monday on a visit.
Mrs. VIM. Schoephoester and
Mrs. Fred Scheshoester of
Padus were guests of MIR. and
Mrs. Phil Carlson Sunday.
Mrs. Ed. Gordon of Marinette,
formerly of Soperton, had the
misfortune to break her right
arm by an accidental fall last
Sunday evening.
Joe DuBruecq, foreman of the
machine shops, was called to Me-
nominee, Mich, Tuesday on ac-
count of the death of his father
who died at the home of a daugh
ter. : Mrs. DuBruecq has been
in Menominee since the 18th.
Mrs. w. Moss of Soperton,
who came to Marinette for safe
ty during the recent forest fires,
had a pleasant surprise on Thurs
day. She was visiting at the
home Of her cousin, Mrs. A. Bel.
largeon, Garfield avenue and on
Thursday h er brother, Tillis
Yell of Fond du Lac arrived un-
expectedly, not knowing of the
presence Of his sister. The
brother and sister had not seen
each other for seventeen years,
hence the meeting was one of
many pleasures. M ari n Q Tt e
Eagle Star.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1908-10-29
Attention. Voters!

Your attention is called to the
following constitutional amend
ments to be voted on at the en-
suing general election:
1. "A amendment providing
for state aid in the construction
or Improvement of public high
ways.
?. An amendment authorizing
q graduated income tax.
3. An amendment extending
from three to six days the time
allowed the governor in which
to approve bills.
4. An amendment providing
that after December 1st, 1912, a
person must be full citizen OF
the United States in order to be
entitled TO vote.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1908-10-29
Plan For New Court House
r. D. Orff of Minneapolis Successful
Architect.

ATchItSct.
The building committee of the
county board met Tuesday in
Crandon and after carefully in
specting twelve different plans
presented by competing archi-
tects decided to adopt those pre-
sented by Fremont d Orff, of
Minneapolis, Mimi. Six differ
ent architects accompanied their
plans, the other half dozen plans
were sent here by express.
The plans decided upon are
for a brick and stone building,
two stories and basement, pro-
yided with a commodious court
room, office and committee rooms
TO accommodate the business of
the county for many years to
come, vaults for the keeping of
records, etc. The building will
be similar in style to the court
house at Barron, Wis except
that the Forest County building
will be a better one.
The successful architect will
now prepare the necessary speci-
fications aud then the contract
will be let to some reliable party.
The building is TO cost $55, 900,
and as material for building can
be bought cheaply now in the
right market, the county will no
doubt get a creditable structure
to replace the time worn shack
it now does business in.
The people Of the county are
to be congratulated upon the
fact that they have a board who
can agree, and who are willing
to provide suitable and safe
quarters for the housing of the
county records, which are to val
uable to be In such jeopardy as
they have for many years.
Crandon Republican.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1908-10-29
The Passion Play.

A moving picture entertain
ment will be given at the opera
house Saturday night by Len
Sargent, Jr., of Laona under the
auspices of the Catholic church.
The pictures will be reproduc-
tions of the fascinating Passion
Play. The films for the enter
tainment have been loaned for
the occasion from Chicago.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1908-10-29
ADDITIONAL ITEMS.

DIR. Lackner of Laona was q
caller here yesterday.
Mrs. Waterman went to Ocon-
to on visit Tuesday.
Dave Scory was caller ab
Green Bay last Thursday.
The frame for I'll. r. Priebe's
handsome new residence is up.
Geo. Fovell was quite sick
again couple of days this week.
Bert Goodchild is employed as
clerk at Mischo's general store.
Huettl Bros. are advertising q
turkey shoot for Nov. 2nd and
9th.
John Berglin of Shawano is
here looking sitter his cattle
ranch.
Mrs. Chas. Fitzpatrick arriv-
ed from Green Bay on q visit
Wednesday.
l.. M. Chinook Of River Falls
is a gue,s of his brother, +. ID.
Chinook and family.
Mrs. Frank Holdridge a ID
sons Earl and Ray returned from
Perry, Iowa Wednesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. T. r. Moore and
Mr.. and Mrs. G. M. Carroll we're
down to Green Bay the first of
the week.
The satchel lost between Car
ter and Laona by k. 0. Wood
bury of Crandon was found last
week near Padus by Neil Nc
Arthur. Neil saw the ad in the
ADVERTISER and brought the
satchel to this Office 1t pays to
advertise.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Bath and
son Math of Minneapolis and
Mike and Katie Bath of Kewas
KUN arrived last Saturday on o
visit with their brothers, Jake
and John Bath, west of town.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Bath re-
turned Monday to Minneapolis
where Mr.. Bath is employed as
foreman in mailing plant.
The following items from Wy
oming papers regarding Mr.. and
Mrs. v. H. John, former resi-
dents of Wabeno, will be Of inter
est to our readers:
w. s. Howell and wife OF Low
ington, Ills, who have been Wis
iting with Mr.. and Mrs. V. FL.
John returned home Wednesday.
j. H. Howe, who has been sta
ton agent at this point for sew
eral months, left the first of the
week for Minneapolis where he
will engage in business, and V.
H. John, who has been agent at
Arapahoe, takes his place in the
depot here. Casper, Wyo., Trib.
une.
Best display in Class 10, first,
Mrs. V. Fl. John, Arapahoe; sec
end, Mrs. r. F. Allen, hiverton
Speciafprize, Best Double Col
lection, Mrs. V. Fl. John, Ara
pahoe.
The display was fancy work at
the Fremont County fair, Wyo.)
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1908-10-29
LOCAL AND PERSONAL.
VIM. Byng and family have
moved to Idaho.

at LaOna Saturday.
Miss Rabbit of Carter vas
caller in town Saturday.
MIR. and Mrs. John Carlson
visited at Suring over Sunday.
Miss Maude Colburn visited at
her home at Stiles over Sunday.
H. N jewell of Amigo was in
town last Thursday and Friday.
Ernest Martin OF Carter was a
business caller in town Satur-
day.
Mrs. M. D. Jones visited her
son Edgar at Neopit over Sun
day
N. W. Johnson was up the line
on telephone business Wednes-
day.
Game warden Russell return
ed from the vicinity Of Crandon
Saturday.
Mrs. Geo. Boehm of Shawano
is visiting friends aud relatives
In town.
Emil Schmidt was down the
line on business last Thursday
and Friday.
Tony Wettstein returned Fri
day from his visit at Green Bay
and ShaWano
Rev. Loerke of Laona con-
Quoted services at the Catholic
church Sunday.
Mayor A. j. Caldwell of Ocon
to was in town last Friday solic-
ting fire insurance.
Miss Florence Mcdonald Of
Oconto is the guest OF her sister,
Mrs. M. j. Dickinson.
DR.. Murphy went to Mountain
Tuesday evening where he did
dental work the following day.
A state bank with a capital
stock of SIS. UO0.0 has been or
ganized at Gresham, s,hawano
county.
w. McInnis of Crandon, repub-
lican candidate for sheriff, pass
ed few days with the boys here
this week.
The Connor Lumber & Land
company is expending abou t
SIS, 100000 in improving it's plant
at Laona
G w. Jones of Appleton was
here Tuesday and Wednesday
looking after his lumber inter
ests here.
Mrs. Geo. Marsh and Mrs. O..
d. Halsted were called to Gillett
Monday by the illness of their
mother, Mrs. Daily.
Forest County is equipped
with a fine bunch of Republican
voters ard they should be in evi-
dence next Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Irmiger of
Green Bay were guests of the
Chase and DR.. Hubbard families
from Saturday until Monday.
Frank 2. Kielzewski of Laona,
democratic candidate for sheriff,
was III town few days this
week doing little electioneer-
ing.
O. G. Zingler, who was burned
Out few weeks ago, has opened
up meat market again in the
Rusch building just east Of
Rusche's store.
Alvin Call, who stole horse
and buggy IN Marinette county
and was captured here pleaded
guilty and was given two years
in the Green Bay reformatory.
Ralph Douyette went TO La
ona Friday where he has pGr-
chased a half interest in the low
er town saloon. Mr.. Douyette
expects to move his family to
Laaaa for the winter at least.
Mrs. Geo. Hall and little son
of Eagle River arrived Tuesday
on visit with relatives here.
Geo. Dickinson went down TO
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1908-10-29

Never in the history of the cloth
ling trade have overcoat styles been
as practical and attractive as they
lare this season. The new garments
|are extremely handsome. The fab
lrics are the finest creations which
the looms of the world have pro-
|duced in many year.
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1908-01-22

tanned the item, "One dozen eggs.
s1.S0." The great railroad magnate
remarked that eggs must be at a
premium in that section, to which
the restaurant keeper replied, "No.
sir; eggs are plenty enough but Jay
Goulds are mighty scarce"
Some years ago, when horseback
riding was much more common than
now, two travellers were journeying
through the state OF -. In pass
ing over stony, sterile region, with
here and there a dwarfish shrub and
sickly tuft of grass, they CHANGED to
ride by a little cabin. One of the
travellers said to the other, Il pity
the man that lives here; he must be
very poor" The occupant of the ca
bin overheard the remark, and came
out, saying: Gentlemen, I want you
to know that | am not as poor as you
think. don't own this land
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1908-01-22
Colonist Rates Begin March I.
Especial Correspondence.

tOpSCidI OOTISSpOHuSuCS.t
Portland, Ore, Jan. 20-All
Washington is vitality interested in
the recent decision of the railroads
of the United States that colonist
rates will begin to go into effect for
the year 1908, the first period ex-
tending from March 1 to April 80.
Prior to 1907 no really intelligent
effort was made by the commercial
bodies of the Pacific Northwest TO at
tract immigration through the united
and persistent work which accom-
plished such wonders during this
past year, when between forty and
fifty thousand settlers were brought
to the states of Washington and
Oregon alone.
To gain this result commercial or
CARNATIONS, schools, business men,
and most important of all, the
newspapers, have co-operated in ev-
cry possible way. 1t is to the press
of the interested states that the ma
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1908-01-22

jor portion of the credit is due and
egiven, for the colonist rates have
i been the central feature of every
| campaign, and the papers almost
without exception, have kept these
low rates before their readers I'M
ceasingly.
Literature gotten out by the va
riOus communities in the Ever
green State" never failed to lay
stress on the colonist rate, and it
has been abundantly proven that
the immigration secured as a result
was in direct portion to the energetic
effort employed by each locality.
The larger cities have always
laid emphasis on the fact that the
colonist rate applies on all railroads
and to all rail points in Washington
as well as to the cities. In fact, this
rate settles the country and small
towns rather than increasing the
population of citeis.
Present rates are $50 from Kan
sas City, st. Paul and all the Middle
West; $35 from st. Louis and i'm
portant points in the Mississippi
Valley; $3S from Chicago; $50
from New York; with a proportion
ate rate from every portion of the
United States. The rate is $3.50
less to Wenatchee and Ellensburg
and points east.
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1908-01-22
Jones FavOrs Private Water Com
nQnV


Spokane, Jan. 21.-Water power
as an incident to improve the ma
tional waterways, with special re-
gard to the Snake river, is favored
by Congressman Jones, who wishes
to grant the Benton Water company
the right to construct a dam on the
Columbia river. The support of all
members of congress is asked for
the bill Behind this is a plan to
develop the country in the south
eastern part of the state. With the
recommendation of President in his
last message regarding the improve
ments of the waterways as an inspi-
ration, the commercial bodies of the
country and town have begun a cam
paign to harness the rivers for wa
ter power and irrigation, as well as
for navigation, and with that end
in view testimonials by competent
and reliable navigators and engineers
favoring such a dam will accompany
the resolutions to be sent to mem
bers of congress
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1908-01-22
One Like Her.

One Like Her.
A large touring automobile contain
ing a man and his wife in a narrow
road met hay wagon fully loaded.
The woman declared that the farmer
must back out, but her husband con-
tended that she was unreasonable.
But you can't back the automobile
so far" she said, land l don't intend
to move for anybody. He should have
seen US"
The husband pointed out that this
was impossible owing to an abrupt
turn in the road.
II don't care,' she insisted, 81 won't
move If we have to stay here all
night"
The man in the automobile was start
ing to argue the matter when the farm
er, who had been sitting quietly on the
hay, interrupted.
Never mind, sir" he exclaimed. 'I'il
try to back out. I've got one just like
her at home."-Philadelphia Ledger.