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Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1908-01-10
Age Limits Of Batueships.

G%ermany's decision Ia reduce the age
Init OF battIeships frou. twenty five to
twenty years is the reason advanced for
her present activity i'll naval ooustruc-
aon. The obsolete sea armament must
be replaced with the least possible loss
OF time. The German naval estimates
call for an expenditure OF SS5, 900, 600 in
1908, and the program for the immediate
future provides for seventeen new
battleships b. 1917. Within seven years
tile German navy will contain thirty.
seven battleships, thirteen Of winch will
have a tonnage in excess OF any now in
commission in our navy.
Tho rntica! reduction OF the age OF
efficiency Of bai;leshipS IL OF interest at
Il time when the retirement of the Texas
Is planned after "A HE Of only eighteen
years. Tho protected cruiser Newark,
which was turned over to the naval
militia last year. is ot the same age.
Our -Sondcn walls insled longer. The
Constitution n tweuiy-iour Years old
when size met the Gucfrierr. She was
forty when condemencd us muse aworthy
in 1923.
1t does not follow that u battleehip
~supcrannuuled us regards fighting etii-
ciency and mobility III fleet Tor nation
has outlived her usefulness. such yes
sells will constitute ii vHluabl" r, scrv q
-quadrOn Tor coast dcfcm-r. But til,
decreased expectation Of lie 81 war
shiis OF the tirst cinss, taken III con-
uecuon with the extraordinary perior.
nance Of the Briti-h torpedo boat de.
s.Iuycr Tartar, must rails" n serious
question ~ To- tho cost OF sea glory.
Tie Tartar, making "53G knots an
huur against the tide with turbine en-.
glrcs, using oil as fuel, exc, cGcd 10y six
knots the .rccd Of the American tor
r"du hmnt ,!rstroycrs ~ the 1919 1900
elias. Have. 'it 10y that fact been
made Gh:u!,i !" after = Gr,cf eight years
Of hf.: ihr abatement u, Ainird Won
IirpiiZ III the r. icnsim. recently that
Germany hHG gavcd miilgoH4 hl post.
runrmH the go, struCuun uf submarines
p! rows hshI GA the speedy deterioration.
| al wuLcrn sen armament.
To keep ~ Will IL, fast pace set 10y
HUr pcan u.v.es nni mnintnim onr
mumcu'ury rank IT, -secoud srH power
will urcessitric am expenditure which
mnhcs SrorluTy Mrtcalt'r nssrd-for
appropriation OF $4,000, rGG scrm al.
most mudcrntc-New York Worli.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1908-01-10
The Wise Age.

a reader Of Tho Commoncr sends in
the following:
AT ten years Of age n boy thinks Ills
father knows a great deal,
at fifteen he knows rs mnch as his
father;
AT twenty hc knows twice us much;
AT thirty he is willing 10 lage his
advice;
at forty he begins to think his father
knew something after all;
at tfiy no begins I o seek his al vice
And 8t sixty, after his father Ii dead,
TIC thinks he wns tho smartest man that
ever lived"
The above correctly states the 81 q
through winch one pdesoe. Al about
eighteen or twenty the boy feels strong
or than hc ever docs after wards and
thinks he knows more than he ever
docs knOT, but no learns after awhile
torePpcct the wisdom 0f his father,
especially when lao bt comcs n father.
There IL nm education in all OF tile OK.
pcricnces Of lie. Tho parent cducatcs
the child and tho child in turn c~nlargoa
the viaiou Of the parent. Brothers and
eis,ore exert nh influence upon each
other, and another part Of II know
Ledge 10 gathered FROM rubbing TN
against the wUti,i.
IL the child could only learn IN you'll,
that years have given valuable oxpcri.
cncc to tho parent. the child might DO
saved much costly folly, but some
children insist upon learning by az.
%pcrience, and they generally got the
experience.
T1loro In n common cay ing that the
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1908-01-10

young man has to SOW his wild oats.
This is a u complacent excuse given for
youthful ind%iscrehops, but it does not
state the truth. 1t is not necessary that
u boy ehould DO bad IN order to oe good
afterwards. 1t is from every st 1ndpoint
better TINT his life shall be so regulated
from the beginning that the memory is
not stained by scars and blots. Ii The
confidence which the boy has i'll his
father at ten continued until he was
twenty. five, he would o only escape
the hablto that carry so many to ruin
but would be the stronger for LIES
work.-Commoner.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1908-01-10
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EXIT PROSPERITY

Our exports are increasing at a great
rate, white our imports are proportion
ately decreasing. YET We are in Tie
midst Of the worst panic the country
has experienced since 1873, when
spurious republican prosperity collaps-
cd by reason OF it's inherent "ottennes
Republicans are crying for imitation, Tor
credit currency" for asset currency
for aehinplnster currency Tor the
deposit OF government money in banks
But all these would only make matters
worse. The gold standard is seriously
threatened ed. Gold and currency have
virtually been suspended. Practically,
the government and the banks have be-
come bankrupt. Thousands OF work
men have been thrown out OF employ
ment. There is no such thing as real
confidence in busineas or politics. And
thus is the end OF republican, prosper
ity," which has ever beef Il mere fake,
except to the few. Quackery is always
the worst possible treatment. Import
ant financiers like Jacob IL. Schitf real
ize this, and warn their friends OF the
dreadful times ahead. Schitf, who ia n
jewish philanthropist, and the head Of
great international banking firm of
Kuhn, Loeb j. Co., made a speech
recently in which he said:
there can be little doubt that the
om,nR winter is gong Ia bring great
disaster to many Of those near us, many
OF respectable and honest appearance,
who have always managed to support
the mselves, but who have lowered on
the border liue between support and
non-support, who can lay nothing aside
because their means do not allow, tor
all their earnings are necessary to
show a digniied and respectable front
to the world
Schiff is not a calamity bowler. Tie
Is not a politician. He was talking to
his own people, and urging them to pre-
pare Tor the long winter which they
must spend in poverty resulting from
enforced idleness and bankruptcy. The
truth is always patriotic ms we'll rs
philanthropic.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1908-01-10
The Omar Wreck.

One Ut the worst freight wrecks OF
recent weeks on II SoutiIrrn Pacific
WIS that which tool PLACES Tusedny ut
Omar l. mile Gust OF Cobrr, qnh de-
lHycd traffic ON the line several hours.
Two trciYhls met heal ON and ten cars
were piled VI along til" right ni way,
All of the crews OF both trains, with the
exception of the iircIucn Of the east
bound tram, escaped uniDjurcd. John
Bah, as his name is reported To be,
severely rprhiucd his ankle in jumping.
Tia" cause of he wreck, according to
report rcchI:Ig here, was the TAI ur, %
til, air brake ~ She heavily linden east
bound train Ia SoTk white on a sleep
grade. M.ciIng ia" west bound freight.
which WIG iucktly gong at u lower rate
OF -pced, as the! suoi aronud t., curve,
i general pilcup resulted.
Tho accident occurred a short dis-
Inmcc from a heavy cut Which, hud It
been the scene Of the meeting, would
undoubtedly nave caused several
fatalities. Wh,ic pTupcfi! unungc sus
tanned Toy the rohd WIS h,nyy, great
good fortune III there being II" los. Ot
lite leaves ro"n frr sell cor .IaruIntIoi =.
White Pane Nrwr.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1908-01-10

Yesterday the representatives. al the
Southern Pacific and the Nevada Cali
f~ornia, the ronopnh and GoldiicId, and
the Los Angeles, San PeirO and Salt
Lake railroads made an oiTer 10 the No
yada railroad commissioners relative TO
the reduction Of fares on the roads.
Tho roads did not offer any si raight re-
ductions On all passenger mrifTl but Of
fered n reduction Of round trips alone;
also communication ticket md u con-
ccssion on the interstate business be-
tween Nevada and California;. Tho Of
fer WA taken under ndvis"mcui by the
commission nud ii will likely he de-
cIdcd on next Saturday at the regular
meeting.
Tho railroad representatives claimed
TINT the reason they dill no, desire Ia
make n fiat reduction on on, way "
we'll az round I ~ ticknts was the fact
that such u reduction would effect their
Interstate OF Through" business mate
rally. That such n reduction would
mean a considerable loss I" the roaI 10
their traffic department.
Tho three roads made the same offer
which wa8 ~ ~fullows: that hrtwo ~
California and Reno, Guldiie!J, Tuno-
pah aud all Nevada points II fare Of 81
per cent Of the Imn trip Iocn' tariff
would be made, this meaning quite -
material reduction; that bci wccn nd.
~jacent towns where required thu: COM
mutation tickets wOuId he sold, the
roads selling 80 tickct4 for the price OF
30, 70 DO used within II period Of six
mnnths; between Nevada stations nB
designated by the commigsion, n faro OF
30 per cont OF tho rOrnd trip local rates,
would 10 charged for round trip tickots.
Chas. s. Fee, traffic manager oi tho
Southern Pacific; J. +. IIcddop, super.
intcndent Of the TOnopah and Goldheld
and Attorney J.. {. Campbell, counsel
for The samo rOnd; 7. G.. Peck, general
passenger agent ~ the San prdn and
f.. w. { lapp; district pmsengcr ngcnt
OF Tho Southern Pacific xcro prornt
III tho meeting.
Tho railroad representatives agreed To
submit their proposition 10 the COM
mission in writing but il IL worry likely
that the commission will fubmi, n
counter proposition on tine duration.
-Carsun News.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1908-01-10
BOTHERED BY THE PANIC.

The treasurer and general secretary
OF the Protective Tariff league thinks
athe changes i'll the Dingley tarin bill,
for which the administration is re-
sponsible, have worked serious harm
/ o the industries o; this country and
have cut down imports alRrminRly.'
As the present tariff law was intend
ed to prevent inporte, and thus protect
the trusts from competition from abroad,
why this change OF front on the part Of
It's subsidized chieftan. The changes in
tho tariff law attributed 20 the admin
Istration are the GLbuD trenty which
reduced tho tariff on sugar and other
products 70 per ceut. AS sugar Is the
chief article Of import from Cuba and
still pays over 40 per cent ad valorem, to
protect the sugar trust, which controls
the home grown sugar, that reduction
can hardly work serious harm" to the
sugar industry.
The German tariff trnde agreement,
winch has been extended to France,
Great Britain, Holland and Austria, and
which prevents rha GENERALIZATION OF the
products ui tLose countries, until ZACH
time ia congress passes remedial Iegis-
~latioL, can hardly "work %serious harm
to the Industries OF this country
II 10 true the imports from Germany
have largely Increased under this agree
meut, but because our cOpsumers can
obtain cheaper German goods. upon
which the tariff tax could be iurther
reduced oue-half To their great advant
age, 1t is absurd to say this country is
injured. The cheaper we can buy what
we need the more 1t releases IFS from
the thralldom OF the trusts and com.
biues. The Protective Tariff League is
in a tight place on account Of the panic
Il fluids no way to creep out Of 1t, ex-
cept by laying the blame on those
simple mudIticatlous Of the tariff enu-
merated above. AZ the business depres-
sion, TINT will follow the panic, vii!
reduce importations of foreign goods, rs
1t will reduce the consumption Of ouI
uOIlt DTOhuGls lIOlh tutSI llublllC VI
tho people to purchase rs much MS they
have been dong, the Protective Tariff
league will soUn see "Serious harm Ia
the industries oi the country" although
we have been assured by the republican
party hat the turitI produces prosperity,
Reduced consumption OF luxuries has
already set in ard this will unfortunately
be followed by reduced consumption OF
necessities by those who are thrown oul
Of work by the closing OF factories, for
winch the republican policies Of protec,
ton and financial legislation Tor tho
few can be blamed.
IL the republican PARTY could foregn
It's campaign contributions from the
trusts and projected interests, instead
Of standing pat, tile American people
would vastly benefit, but no such re-
form can he expected until the people
see the way they are being pIundered
10y the tariff and elect II democratic con,
gress pledged to reform its abuses
Exchange.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1908-01-10
MIR. CORTELYOU'S
PREDICAMENT.

The latest action Of George b. Cort-
elyou, secretary OF the treasury, reveals
a situation that, III view Of the nearness
OF urother presidential election, may be
studied with interest and profit. MIR.
Cortelyou has asked the rational banks
10 let him have enough OF the govern
ment's money to meet Uncle Sans
current bills for u few weeks. The
banks that have the nations money on
deposit are not giving up with a very
good grace. Each n wants to keep its
present deposit and finds no difficulty in
pointing out to Mr.. Cortelyou reasons
why no should lot it alone mud collect
what he needle from the others.
10 order to help straightcn out the
tlngled financial situation that MIR.
Roossvelt's Incorporate policies have
brought about, MIR. Cortelyou hns
placed something like $3.50 900 900 Of
the peoples money i'll the national
year for government receipts, u time
when the outgo always exceeds the in.
come. The tide will not turn the other
way until the receipts Of the new year
begin to come it. According To Mr..
Cortelyon's calculation, the government
needs $500 1850 al once, or about three
per cent Of tie money il has on deposit
in the national banks.
The national banks tia, invariably
fall over each other in the effort to so.
cure Cover ument dcposits always put
up n wry face when ns.Icd to return my
Of IL. They regard the use Of Uncle
Sans surplus cath as ono Of the per.
quisiies OF the business, a sustaining
and profitable aid to which tloy are
entitled.
The question arlsee, what would these
banks DO u they had no government
deposits AT aliY Only "A few Of them
ure thus favored, while the others and
all the state banks manage Ia prosecute
thei! business In a successful manner
withou, any outside aid.
This condition furDishes a strong
argument Tor the government getting
out Of the banking business and staying
out Of II. II tbis should come to pass,
there would DO far fewer cries for the
government, TO "come 10 the relief OF the
country ~ q rule, tho country gets
very little -. the rehei.' Much ui il il
stopped III transit aud used for personal
profit. IL ia tie cointry that gives the
relief and tho banks thot get it,
Kansas Cit! Post.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1908-01-10
Mat monY No MlracIr

After long years. nlajrimon! mas DO
said to wear or some" Of the gna IN
edges, but the long years might haze
worn them of had thcs" people he.
manned single. So think we'll about IL,
men aud maids, bcror" you eater upOn
It's precincts and moose wisely, for
the one You marry Is the one You must
live with, and mntrimUny works 40
miracle with character.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1908-01-10

Postmastcr-Yos. stranger. ,he
crowd Of old fogies that loaf around
tho post office arc bitterly opposed to
the automobiles. They be afraid that
IN time they will dIsplaco the horse.
Drummer--What Of that?
PostInastcr-What OF Il? Why.
where are they going to get any boss.
Shoes to play quoits when the hoas
becomes extinct?
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1908-01-10

Tho next Semi Annual Examination
Tor Teachors' CcrtlIrnica viii bc held In
the Court Honse at "a o, lynda, jam.
nry 18Th 1903 NJ % NJ.
G.E. ANDERSON
Deputy Supt. Of Public instructor.
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parently the only stop against anarchy,
which ls presented to his successor III
the Presidency at this time.- Brooklyn
F,apln
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1908-01-10

Large Sum for Wages.
Manhattan borough surface car
lines pay out 1920 day in wages.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1908-01-10

We sell the famous Michael Stern & Schloss
Bros. clothing at Il reduction of from
10 to 20 per cent.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1908-01-10

All gents furnishing goods straight through
at discount of 10 per cent.
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The famous Sir Knight and all 9th,
at 10 per cent off.
Arizona republican., 1908-01-23
ARIZONA IN THE FIELD FOR WESTERN CONGRESS
Tucson Would Like to Entertain the
 Trans Mississippi Convention.

Salt Lake, Jan. 22.-With scores of delegates present and many others on the way, a large attendance of visitors and with the good wishes of promi- nent men all over the land expressed in letters and telegrams. the Trans Mississippi Dry Farming Congress be- gan it's secohnd annual meeting today. Governor Cutler presided. The off cers of the executive committee will be elected in the morning. Governor Chamberlain of oregon has been sug gested for the presidency.
 Cheyene. Wyo.. aspires to entertain the congress next year. The Arizona delegates are striving to create d sent iment for Tucson. Idaho may enter the contest. Reports on the progress of dry farming during the past year were presented today and indicated that the subjugation of the so-called arid lands to cultivation is proceeding with surprising rapidity and great profit
 The committee on resolutions select ed by states includes Rev. G. H. Ad- ams of Arizona.
Arizona republican., 1908-01-23
TO cATARRH SUFFERERS.
Good Advice and Liberal Offer From
 Well Known Phoenix Druggist.

The Larson Drug Co. have been ad- vising all who suffer from any of the symptoms of catarrh, such as offen- ,sive breath, dryness of the nose, pain across the eyes. stoppage of the nose, discharges and droppings in the tftoat. coughing spasms and general weakness and debility. to use Hyomei. They go so far as to offer to refund the money to any user of Hyomei who is not perfectly satisfied with the re- suits.
 Quick relief follows the use of the Hyomei treatment; the stoppage of the nose is removed. the dropping ceases. the breath becomes pure and sweet, and the catarrhal germs are de- strOyed and their growth prevented.
 Hyomei is the surest. simplest. quickest, easiest and cheapest way to cure catarrh. It does not drug and derange the stomach: it goes right to the seat of the trouble, destroying the catarrhal germs and healing and vital iZing the tissues.
 Go to the Larson Drug Co. today and buy a complete Hyomei outfit for $1.00 with the understanding that if it does not give satisfaction, your money will be refunded
Arizona republican., 1908-01-23
WARY OUTSIDERS
 LET SHOCKS ALONE
The General Impression that There is at Present Little Back of the Mar ket

New York, Jan. 22-The ppice move ment in general was little more than sympathetic reflection of the fluctu- ations in a few stocks in which pro fessional operations are centered. The professionals had the market largely to themselves. There is suspicion of a turn in the market fostered by strong financial interests which are given credit for the support effective up to the end of last week. The belief gained ground that well informed in- siders were getting out of stocks. The information coming to hand today of fered little Assurance for the present expansion business activity beyond an increase in confidence in an early revival of a demand for products to be stimulated by a relaxation of the mOn- ey market. The failure of minor bank ing institutions in Pittsburg and Chi cago, while recognized as of small i'm portance touched sentiment in a sen- sitiye spot. The closing tone was de- cidedly heavy.
Arizona republican., 1908-01-23
COOPER MET USUAL
 SUCCESS IN PITTSBURG
Received Thanks from Hundreds While
 in the Smoky City

to Press reporter when interviewed. Cooper's claiw that the human stom- ach is degenerate is distinctly verified
 one of the most unusual statements was made by Mir c. W. Woods of 1O3 South Highland street. He said: For four years my wife was in very poor health. She was weak and thin with a hectic flush and cough. Physicians said she had consumption. and I was inclined to believe them. IL certainly looked as though her days were num- bered. and there appeared to be very little ground for hope.
 shortly after MT. Cooper came to Pittsburg I began to hear of wonder full results that had been obtained by persons who had tried his medicine. so l got some for my wife. She had talk en it only two days when she was re- lieved of a tapeworm 42 feet long She began to improve immediately-ha gained seven pounds since she began taking the medicine. She feels splen- did and looks very much better. If any one doubts this statement I would bc pleased to have them call at my house and verify it.
 The Cooper remedies are becoming justly ,famous. We sell them.-Wake- lin's Pharmacy.
Arizona republican., 1908-01-23

The following article taken from the Pittsburg Press. describes the results of L. T. COoper's visit to that city. and the effect of his new preparation as told by people who had become con- vinced of the soundness of Coopers theories with regard to the human stomach.
 Cooper believes that the human stomach in civilized races has become greatly weakened. |, He claims that most i'll health of the present general ton is due 10 this fact. The article is as follows:
 IL. T. Cooper is meeting with the same astonishing success in Pittsburg as in other cities. For the past few days many thousands of Pittsburg people have called at his headquarters to talk With him.
 "Cooper's prophecy. made upon his arrival to the effect that before he left Pittsburg thousands would realize that his theory is correct and would come and thank him for what his med icine had done. is rapidly being borne out
 "On Monday an astonishing number of people called to express their grat- itude to MT. Cooper. Judging from what some of these people had to say