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Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1908-09-28
PLATFORM

To THE CHAIRMAN OF THE DEMO
CRATIC COUNTY CONVENTION
We, Your Committee on Platform and
J Resolution, report as follows: .rg
/ The Democracy. of Elko County,
! through its representatives, assembled
at Elko this day, declares its allegiance
to the me-honOred principles of the
! Democracy of the Nation and with
pride and satisfaction = endorses and
ratifies the Charter of human rights as
proclaimed by the National Democracy
at Denver and emphasized and pro
claimed by the State Democracy at it's
recent Convention held at Tonopah.
The declarations of National and
State Convention deal with problems
and define the position of the Demo-
cratic Party on every live question that
vitally concerns the welfare of the
entire people, Nation and State, and
that we heartily commend these declara-
tions to the attention of the Voters of
Elko County for their approval, perusal,
study and ratification. '.''
We congratulate the Democracy of the
Nation upon its Standard bearer to
give force and effect to it's great and
progressive principles, WILLIAM j.
BRYAN, the most illustrious citizen,
the ablest and most aggressive Cham
pion that the cause of human justice
has had since the days Of jefferson and
Lincoln, and in his running mate, John
Worth Kern, the Democracy has an
ideal representative of these principles.
With qualification, we point to the
complete work Of the Democratic Con
vention of Tonopah in nominating
candidates Of honor, repute, service and
capacity that fit It's splendid declara-
tion of principles where true freedoms
cause leads and under which mans
rightful opportunity will never be
abridged. b., .- .r.
We rejoice in the unanimous selection
by the Tonopah Convention Of HON.
FRANCIS Ct. NEWLANDS for the
United States Senate, a representative
Of great force, whose championship Of
Democracy and soundness in constructive
legislation is not equalled or paralieled
by any other statesman in the upper
branch Of the Nations Congress, whose
Reclamation and Inland waterway, pro-
jects are the scope of National Appiica-
tion and Legislation through which the
sons and sons Of man will until time is
no more, by thrift and enterprise and
toll secure those rewards that ever make
the good citizen, the prosperous com
munity and the nobility that is true to
the welfare of q Nation. We earnestly
commend the career and service of
Francis q. Newlands to the thoughtful
attention of the Voters Of Elko County,
and upon this high and useful service,
we earnestly invoke their united support
for this great Statesman. .' 49,.
For Congress, the Party has honored
the People with the selection of Hon.
Geo. A. Bartlett, sterling son Of abil-
ity, q man of integrity and whose honor
and fidelity to the interests of the State
is not surpassed by that of any other
citizen in Nevada, and whose record in
Congress has been able, fearless, and
with an influence for salutory legisla.
tion as First Termer, never surpassed.
For the Judiciary, our own Judge
Talbot, one who is dear to the citizens
Of Elko County, and whose unimpeach-
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1908-09-28
Hoppity Hop

Are You Just barely getting around
by the aid of crutches or IL cane?
Unless you have lost a limb or have
n deformity-if your trouble is rhcn-
matism, lumbago, sprain, stiff joints
or anything of like nature use Bal
lard's Snow Liniment and in no
time you c'In throw away your
crutches and he as well as anyone.
Sold by Elko Drug Co.. PIice 25c,
soc and %l.O0. 10 .-1",, --...,a'.
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A BurgIor In Town

his name is "had cough" He Goes
not Gale for gold or silver but he will
steal your health away. If he APP
pears in your house arrest him ut
once with Billiards. Horehouud
Syrup, it may mean consumption IL
you don't. A cure for all coughs,
colds and chest troubles. Sold by
Elko Drug Co. Price 25c, SOC and
and Sl.O0 per bottle.
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A Sure-enoush Knocker

-. e. Goodwin, of, Reilville, N. e.,
says: "Bucklen's Arnica Salve is u
sure-enOugh knocker for ulcers. A
bad one came ON my leg last summer,
but that wonderful salve knocked it
OUT In il few rounds. Not even n scar
reInHined." Guaranteed for piles,
sores, burns etc. 25c. ut ElkO Dru:.
Co . drug store ...,.. .....
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Brides Foolish Wauer.

Some 60 years ago a native. oi
pennsylvania undertook, for warel
Of $3.50, 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 he1
silence.
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Legal Right to Pick CHAR.

According to Connecticut law when
you go into cigar store and ask for
a cigar, the dealer must place a NUM-.
her OF the cigars Of the kind you wa 1T
on the counter TO enable you to sele 4
the particular one you wish to buy.
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One Want Not Filled.

"This is a wonderful age with
wireless telegraphy, smokeless pow
der and the like" .....
Yes" replied Mrs. Fldgety but
notice the men a 20 not exerting them.
selves tn invent y smokeless cigar"
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They Take The Kinks Out

II have used DR.. Kings New Life
Pills for many years, with increasing
satisfaction. They take the kinks out
Of stomach, liver and bowels. with
out fuss or friction" says v. II
Brown, OfPittsfcld, vt. Guaranteed
satisfactory 1T ElkO Drug Co.'S drug
store. 25c.
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Sold aud Recommended nv
ELKC DRUG CO.
The Shoe Man

Having been in the shoe business all
my life, / claim to know something
about the business. carry large
stock of mems and women's shoes and
am selling my share. / am sorry that
l cannot keep a cobbler, but cannot
So will have to do what repairing l
can and let the rest 60 The most of
my time is taken mp selling shoes
A. l.. MAUK, The Shoe Man
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DEMOCRATIC COUNTY TICKET

Members of the Assembly
E. G. RIDDELL
Star Valley
FRANK H. WINTER ..
Aura ..
GEORGE MCINTOSH
Carlin
JOHN j. SCHOER
Clover Valley
Sheriff
WILLIAM R. BELLINGER
Lamoille Valley
County Clerk
. A. G. DAWLEY
$50 tI Pc. Elko
County Treasurer
MAJOR b. MILLER
Elko
County Recorder
W. q. GREATHOUSE
Ruby Valley
County Assessor
w. NJ. WEATHERS
District Attorney
EDWIN e. GAME
ElkO
County Commissioner Nong Term)-.
WILLIAM WILLIS
Midas
County Commissioner (Short Terln)-
GEORGE NJ. MOODY
ElkO
County Surveyor
CHARLES NJ. HAWES
Elko
Member of Broad of Education
w. s. GRISWOLD
Ruby Valley
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PLATFORM
The Washington times., 1908-11-01
Pretty Girls Rush Answers
TO Picture Guessing Con
test on Wrong Day
PARTY ALL PLANNED
AND GOWNS READY
Postmaster General Meyer Heads
List Of Officials Who Go
Home to Vote.

The contests which have been carried
on In The Times have caused endless
excitement IN one section OF the big
mail shop
Eight young women occupying an al
cove on the eighth floor have been
working industriously on the contests
They hit on a plan TO beat the game
and decided TO send in eight different
answers, each one naming a different
actress. in the hope that one of the
eight=wOuld be the lucky winner and
get a box at the theater.
A box party was arranged, gowns
had been selected, and all was in readi-
ness. The answers were rusehd by
Special Messenger Shaw to The Times
office on certain day last week. an
ticipating that they would be the lucky
firsts
Cruel Times. No contest that day and
eight answers wasted.
However. these same eight young WO-
men, and they all real genuinely pretty
toe, are plucky and will try again.
The Washington times., 1908-11-01
EXAMINATION TO BE
POSTPONED , WEEKS

The Civil Service Commission an
noUuces that the examination for Eans-
ton monotype keyboard operator, sched-
uled for November 5. has been post
pCned TO the 18th of the same month.
EX perienee, copying from rough draIu,
and correction OF errors are rated
highest in the table o. weights. A num-
beT of former operators now working
at the case viii enter the lists.
In a recent number Of the Inland
Printer, which has many subscribers
among the Government printers, Joseph
F. Miller, assistant chief plateman. con-
tTibuted an interesting article describ-
ing the operation and care Of electric
proof presses.
Many compOsitOTs have signifled their
intention to take the prOOfreader -
animation, recent innovation at the
Printery, TO be held ON November 10
The board Of examiners is composed OF
three well-knOWn practical printers.
and that each candidate will be Judged
strictly on his merit goes withoul say
inS.
The Washington times., 1908-11-01
HOPES EXPERIENCE
is NOT REPEATED

John W. Rodgers, Of the supply di-
vision, left yesterday for Philadelphia,
where he wifi take part in the election.
During a similar visit last year while
aiding an officer to subdue a person re-
sisting arrest, Mr.. Rodgers was at
tackled by several rufdans. and as a
result spent two months in the hOspf-
tai.
Albert II, Lester, popular messenger
in the supply division, has returned from
his vacation.
George FUbershaw, cOmpositor, was
called to his home Wednesday on ac-
count of a death in his family.
Among the New York voters are
Daniel a Babcock and George Graham,
Of the watch force.
Presley Allen, supply Inspector, left
yesterday for Dover, Del, where he
will vote.
II. s. Wilson, proofreader, leaves to-
day for a visit TO his home in Illinois.
Claud Morrison, stockkeeper. supply
division, has been granted leave OF alb
Continued on Seventh PJge)
The Washington times., 1908-11-01
HELPS OUT
ON VACATION TRIPS

The privilege of being able to make
a touch" oh the dIsbursing officer,
William NJ. Mooney. enabled a number
OF the clerks going home 10 vote to
secure a little extra fun with the pro
ceeds Of the touch The gloomy ex-
pressions on some faces after election
will not be entirely due TO the way the
election went
Those clerks I'm the department who
live In the suburbs and are raising
chickens and pigeons need not kin and
eat them just yet The counsel for
the District will have another crack at
law governing such matters and it
Is anticipated q new law on the sub
1eCt viii soon be issued whereby own
ers OF such fowls Will be permitted 10
keep their property intact BY paying a
big license fee or per capita tax. Cheer
up and wait.
The Washington times., 1908-11-01
MANY GIVEN LEAVE;
LACK OF WORK

Another large crowd I'm the hand COM
posing section is Off on enforced leave
OF from a week to fifteen days, necessi-
tat6d by the lack Of work coming I'm to
keep a large force busy. The leave
takers were selected from among those
who 10 whom vacation time was due.
The advance guard OF the regular Con
gressional night force is expected 10
make its appearance about the middle
Of this month. with q short session OF
Congress and the probability of an extra
session that may continue into the sum
mer months the prints anticipate an uIs-
usJHally pTOtracted period of 20 per cent
extra. work which the law authorizes
the Public Printer TO pay the night toll
ers. Much speculation Is iudulEed in as
To the personnel Of the various night
sections.
Waldo f Phillips. recently resigned
as clerk IN the property clerks section,
is now engaged In the control Of large
farm at his old home near Decatur
Mich
Charles T. Weston, chief Of the job
finishing section Of ths bindery, has
gone to Boston to remain until after
election.
Foreman Michael, Of the job division,
Is away in New York on a voting trip.
To accommodate the large crowd OF
nearby voters, whose pay day was due
Monday. the Public Printer arranged
for a general pay-On OF Saturday.
The Washington times., 1908-11-01
CONVEYOR SYSTEM
BIDS ARE OPENED

Proposals for furnishing a mail con-
veyor system I'm Station H. Of the New
York city postoffice were opened in the
office of the Purchasing Agent Friday,
October 80. 1903. No award has as yet
been made. Mail COnveyoT systems have
been installed recently in the Washing
ton city Postofice and the terminal
station of the New York city postoffice
These systems facilitate the handling
of mail matter and will undoubtedly
prove a success.
The resignation Of c.. c.. King, Of the
division of SUPPLIES did not surprise his
friends. He has the best wishes of an
who knew him for "a most prosperous
success. G. b. Lingamfelter, steuog-
rapher in the same division, was pro-
NOTED TO succeed Mr.. King.
The Washington times., 1908-11-01
AGED COLORED MAN
DIES AT AGE OF los

Johnson, the bootblack Of the Post
office Department, returned to his du-
ties Tuesday. Johnson was called TO
his home near Utica, n. Y. by the
death of his father. who had reached
the remarkable age OF los years The
elder Johnson's s death was due entire
Iy 10 his extreme old age.
Merritt o. Chance has gone TO his
former home in Wisconsin 10 exercise
his right OF suffrage. Mr.. Chance viii
return imm mediately after election to
his duties as auditor for the Post
Office Department
The Washington times., 1908-11-01
RETURNS TO OFFICE
FROM WESTERN TRIP

William J. Lee, who accompanied
Secretary Straus on his Western trip,
has resumed his duties as chief tele-
grapheT.
Ralph Hile, clerk in the office Of the
lighthouse board, will go 10 his home in
Pennsylvania to vote.
George S. Terrow, William z. Alger,
Clifton e.. Eeath, William n. Lyle,
Joseph NJ. KeeIer, and Edward L. Cav
agan emDlOyts of the bureau of Navt-
cation, will go 70 their respective homes
to vote.
Miss Carrie Hun has been promoted
from clerk at $500 TO $1,000 per annum,
IN the Bureau of the Census.
Harry L. Ford, nautical expert, at
81 500 per annUm. Coast and G6odetiC
Survey, has resigned to accept a posi-
tion in the Navy Department.
q. 5. Mclaughlin, OF printing division,
will 80 70 his home in West Virginia to
vote.
The Washington times., 1908-11-01
PUBLIC PRINTER
INVITES CRITICISM

order is Heavens first law" says
the Public Printer I'm a neat little four
page circular inviting suggestions from
the employees. high and low, that may
raise the standard Of work in the Gov
erument Printing Office He says;
This maxim, applied TO a printing OF
flee. would say; a place for every
thing. and everything in its place.
Here is a fertile field for new ideas.
You NAV think that what you have TO
offer is too trivial, but the humDlest
NAV possess an idea that would become
a nucleus in anticipated improvements
and unfold a network of possibilities
that would prove OF iuestimable value
The germ of great things is sometimes
found in what seems to be OF little
worth. Your idea may be the one miss
ing detail or the solution of a trouble
some problem
Conrad Vogel is looking after Job plate
corrections during the absence of Chief
DOOley, away on leave.
The Washington times., 1908-11-01
PROMOTIONS COME
TO FIVE EMPLOYEES

To MI the vacancy occasiOned by the
death Of Major James Albert Clark, the
following employees Of the Bureau OF
Immigration and Naturalization have
received promotions:
William Z. 81 eibIey. clerk. from Sl.s00
70 81, SEQ per annum
William J. Paters. clerk, from S1.4oo 10
81 600 per annUm-
Clarence b. Dutton. clerk, from 100
to 81 100 per annum-
James II. Richards, clerk. from 1900
to S1.20O per annuu-
Richard d. Engel, clerk, from $40 20
$3.50 per annum-
Robert z. Lenihan, OF the appointment
division. has had as his guest during
the past week his brother
Michael 4. wnlier has been reinstated
Us copyist at $500 peT annum, IN the
Bureau OF Statistics.
The appointment OF Henry A. Gins
burg as laboratory assistant at $500 per
lnnum. in the Bureau Of Standards, is
ANNOUNCED
DR.. Henry Otto Sonmer has been sp-
pointed an assistant surgeon at $40 Per
month, in the service Of the Coast and
GeOdetlc Survey.
Miss Lucy II. Loefher, clerk at 8. 200
per aunum, Bureau OF the Census. has
resigned
Raymond A. Hart. clerk in The Bureau
OF the Census, has been promoted from
$3.50 10 S1,900 Per annum.
Leland S Smith and George W. Nc
Iutufh. of tho Chief Clerks office, viii
attend the ATmy-Navy football game at
Philadelphia.
Edwin A Carpenter. of the Chief
Clerks office left Saturday for New
York TO cast his first ballot. Before re-
turning he Will spend d few days at
TarrytOwn, y. Y, visiting relatives and
friends.
Walter S. Erwin, OF the office Of the
chief clerk. will resume duty on Thurs
day Mr.. Erwin recently Joined the
"Benedicts,' and is now spending his
honeymoon in Philadelphia, New York.
and Atlantic City.
The Washington times., 1908-11-01
GEN. w. A. KNAPP
GOES TO MASSLLON

Gen. W. A. Knapp. clerk in the office
OF the Assistant Attorney General. is
visiting his old nome i'm MasilIou. Ohio
James r. Ash, clerk in the same office,
is still confined 10 his home under or
ders of his physician. Mr.. Ash is suf-
fering from a general nervous break
down.
Law Clerk f.. b. Hazard was absent
two days from his desk. Mr. Hazard
used this time 20 change his residence
10 IS Rhode Island avenue northwest.
This Is about annual report time, and
many extra Hclls are being struck get
ting ready copy, Tt IS stated that
Fourth Assistant Postmaster General
De GTaW holds the record for breVity.
The Washington times., 1908-11-01
LEECH ADVERTISING
o MACHINES FOR SALE

Public Printer Leech is engaged IN a
little housecIeaning In the typewriiing
machine and bicycle line and has issued
a circular advertisement describing q
number Of machines and wheels for sale
which have outlived their usefulness Ia
the Government service There are nye
tyBewriters of various degrees OF ei-
ficiencv and twelve bicycles, all but one
chainlesg. OF different makes. described
as no tires on some, one with no saddle
and only one tire, one with frame only
others complete. ,,
at the office and inspect the. items De-
for, submitting prices
The Washington times., 1908-11-01
COMMERCE AND LABOR
BRIDEGROOM HOME;
IS GIVEN A SURPRISE
Chief Engineer Parsons, Who Was Recently Quietly
Married Is Given Suitable Reception When
He Returns to His Office

Chief Engineer John Parsons, who sur
prised his many friends in the depart
ment by getting married last week. was
himself the recipient Of a little surprise
when he returned to his office Tues
day. Several OF his friends, possessed
Of artistic temperments. had tastefully
decorated his desk with white ribbons.
streamers, pierced hearts, rice, and nu-
merous other articles, all of which were
suggestive Of Cupid and his work. His
chair received particular attention at the
hands Of the decorators. 1t was profuse-
ly decorated with ribbons and old
shoes, and it's back was adorned with a
large picture Of Two hearts that beat
as one" IL would be difficult 10 state
whether MT. Parsons friends or himself
enjoyed the occasion most,
Friends Of Milton r. Dearing, former
ly Of the appointment division, now
The Washington times., 1908-11-01
DIVISION
MEN ON VACATIONS

The following representatives of the
first division of the Government Print
ing once began their unused an
nual leave on Thursday last, which
could be classified as one Of the red
letter days of the fall season Of 1905.
Jacob c. Lester and James NJ. Craig,
makers-up, and compositors. II. III.
Towner, w. n. King. J. P. Garner. j.
SilverbuTg, H B. Major, T. r. PucketJ.
Q. S. Webster, n. T. Talbot, c. A. Eide
lem A. + Beatty, T. A. Rhodes. F. @.
Roberts, 7. l. McEneaney, W. r. Love.
5. Smith, A J., Boyer, John A. Hanoi.
bOe, . Fiesse, 3. c. Wright, G. W.
Newell. W. A. I.avalette. NJ. J. Lee.
II. A. McPike, W. ?. LUnn, c. L. Cook,
J. 7. Roberts, o. / Carter II ID.
Young, and August Paland.
The Washington times., 1908-11-01
GOES HOME
TO CAST HIS VOTE

J. c. BulgeT, of the sixth auditors
office has gone to his home in Ken
lucky to help his party along with his
vote.
Miss z. r, Peachy, of the division of
dead letters, has ben granted leave
Of absence until November Il.
A number OF the clerks Of the Post
Ofice Department have taken advan-
tage of the reduction in rates on the
railroads, due to election times, to go
10 their homes on a visit. These low
rates happen but once in four years,
and are looked forward to.
The Washington times., 1908-11-01
FREE LUNCHES GIVEN
AWAY BY CATERER

An enterprising caterer the other
mC ming flooded the priutery with hand
bills announcing the free distribution
next day of 100 boxes of lunches Only
the early birds got next TO the free
grub, the supply of which soon became
exhausted, and left many disappointed
ones as there was not nearly half
enough. 1t is said that not few dis
pensed with their home lunch that dav
in anticipation Of anneXiug the free
goodies.
George II. SehOTn, q well-known print
er in the hand composing section. has
been promoted to a position in the old
material section.
The Washington times., 1908-11-01
IS BACK
IN HIS OLD PLACE

During the absence Of Property Clerk
Harris, who is out in Iowa with the
voting throng. Harry MCGOWAN, former
chief stOcllkeeper under the old regime
IS lack on the Job again as head of
the section. MI Harris is accompanied
on his trip by Mrs. Harris.
Albert l. L. DOYLE. recently assigned
to clerical duties. has returned TO the
old stand in the job division.
Gustav LohleT, boss carpenter of the
priutery, has Just completed an order
for over loo strong boxes, which, under
the direction OF Chief Flateman Agnew
are being loaded with plates OF the
surgeon generals catalogue for ship
ment and storage at the department,
Each box contains two signatures of
sixteen pages each and of a size to
make a right nifty lift for a man, as
one of the helpers expressed it.
Jacob c. Lesher. better known as
Jake" of the document composing di-
vision, is away at his Connecticut home
until after election
Archibald Edmonston, of the jacket
section, has disposed OF his North Cap
itOl street property at profit and pur-
chased "A more COmmOdtous home on
Bryant street, in the BloOmingdsle sec
ton.
Patrick J. Byrne, one time foreman
of binding now one Of the work eN-
aminers, has gone to New York State
10 cast his ballot.
Jesse NJ. Patterson. in charge OF
foundry jackets IN the job room, is Wis
iting mis- legal residence in Indiana and
Will return shortly after election
The Washington times., 1908-11-01
NEW TYPEWRITERS
NOW ON MARKET

Several OF the typewriting machine
companies have Just gotten out new
machines. Each one claims the depart
Hent as his own happy hunting ground,
but most of the operators talked to
say they wish the companies would wait
Just long enough TO let them get fa-
mlliaT with The old typeWTTers.
Some even go so far as suggesting
that each typewriter he compelled 70
pass civil service examination before
being admitted 10 the departments for
test Maybe the machines viii OBJECT
10 the additional pounding.
The Washington times., 1908-11-01
ANNEX IS HOT BED
OF PROHIBITIONISTS

II is reported that the POstoffCe
Annex IS a hot bed OF PTOhibitiOnists.
The news that Fred HOchuli, clerk
I'm the division of supplies, will shortly
become a benedict comes as q distinct
surprise 10 his many friends. 1t was
thought MT. HOchuli was a confirmed
bachelor.
Mrs. BirchheId. clerk in the division
Of rural delivery. was rendered a birth
day party Tuesday evening at her home
in the Cairo apartments. There were
many handsome presents.
The Washington times., 1908-11-01
RIDDLE
BACK AT HIS DESK

AIpheus E Riddle, who is credited
with more bottled-up information-al-
ways affable and courteous-than many
another man in the big shop, is back
at his desk again receiving the congraI-
ulations Of his friends on his release
from a several months seige. Of car
buncles, when for a time his COndi-
ton was most serious and caused grave
concern.