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Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-04-04
The Old Fsshionsd Merchant.

Would that had time TO speak at
length about the fallen mantle OF the
old fashioned Christian merchant. but
have not The old fashioned chris-
tian merchants heart was not naturally
very much different from the heart VI
the modern merchant. but that heart
was every day brought into close touch
with the lives OF bis employees There
fore his employees Joys were his joys.
and their SORROWS were his sorrovs.
Now the modern store or factory IL q
great human beehive. Unless the mod.
ern merchant makes a special EFFORT
each day to work for Christ among his
employees he can never hops to DO the
work for Christ which the old fash
Toned Christian merchant AID among
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-04-04
TAKE NO SUBSTITUTE.
A Reliable
Remedy
EIy's Cream Balm
is quickly absorbed
Gisea RalIei al Once.

Ii cleanses, sootlies,
heals and protects
the diseased menu
brane resulting from
Catarrh and drives
away a Cold in the
Head quickly Re-
stores the Senses II
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Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1908-08-17
USED POISON OF RATTLEsNAkE.
preparation That Made War Arrows OF
Cherokee Indians Deadly.

An old Cherokee Indian recently
gave away the secret how the Indians
OF olden times used to poison their ar
row heads for war purposes or for
Kllilng bears, according to tile Denver
tleld and Farm. They took a fresh
aeer liver, fastened 1T to q long pole.
ana then went to certain places where
they knew they would hnd rattle
SNAKES IN abundance. About midday
tne rattlers are all out Of their dens.
c"ied up In the cooking sun. The
DUCKS would poke the first rattler
tney found with the liver on the long.
noie. rattler, unlike common snakes
always shows fight in preference to-
escaping. The snake would thus re-.
peatedl5 strike at the liver with It's
tangs until It's poison was all used I'D
"nereupon 1t would quit striking and
'ry SLOWLY TO move on. The bucks
would then hunt up another rattler
and repeat the performance. keepine
up the work until the liver was we'll
soaked with snake poison. Then the
pole was carried home and fastened
somewhere In an upward position until
Lne liver became as dry as a bone.
Inc llVer was then pounded to a fine
powder and placed I'm buckskin bag
10 oe used as needed for their arrows
lhls powder would stick like glue to
any mo,stened surface and was death
10 any creature which it entered on
arrows.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1908-08-17
FOREST NOT ALWAYS SILENT
Prof. Garner Authority for Assertion
That Wild Animals Converse.

Inc chatter of DIorkeys is a real
chatter and conversation, some folks
say. Prof. r. l.. Garner, who has spent
the greater part of several years in
the forests of Africa studying the Ian
guages of monkeys and other animals,
says silence is not an absolute ele-
ment in the safety Of wild animal life.
Wild animals are more taciturn than
domestic animals, as also are the wild
tribes of human beings. This he at.
tributes to lack of social intimacies
and nomadic habits. The carnivora,
the only natural enemies which other
animals have any cause TO fear
through the sound of their voices, de.
pend almost entirely upon the sense
of smell in pursuing their game, every
species having it's peculiar odor. Also
the carnivora generally hunt at night,
seizing their prey while asleep. The
animals which have the fewest rea.
sons to fear betrayal by their voices
are by nature the most silent During
Prof. Gamers three years residence
In the jungle he found that the chin.
panZee frequently breaks the silence
or the forest by answering the cries
OF the various other animals. The
gorilla is less loquacious. but there
are times when he ignores all danger
of betrayal and gives vent to delugs
of speech. Other monkey species are
persistent takers, and can be heard at
almost any hour. The trumpeting of
the elephant is common at night, and
the believing Of the hippopotamus
by day or night. The antelopes cIy at
night when the leopard is on the hunt
fOr them the latter also grunting
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1908-08-17
The Spanish GaiIeon,

Primarily the galleon was but a
peaceful merchant ship, but by the
irony Of fate she became, almost from
her inception, q center of the fiercest
fighting. Square rigged and high Of
stem and stern, broad OF bow and low
Of waist, with massive bulwarks and
forecastle, and poop three and four
decks high, she possessed a pictur.
esque appearance, but little OF sensi.
BILE naval architecture. The stem was
clumsy, broad and blunt and smashed
heavily through the waves, to the
great detriment OF speed; this and the
towering stern presented such a sur
face to the wind that the difficulties
1f steering were quite formidable, and
six or eight men Mt the wheel we're
not unusual. The method in this ap.
parent madness of marine construc.
ton was the landlubber's instinct,
still strong In men OF the sea OF those
days. TO reduce all naval maneuvers
70 the stand-up-and.knock.down tao
tics Of the land fight on q common
nIatform -~Scribner's Magazine.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1908-08-17
NOT FsTTEe FOR STREET CAR
Large Hst Made TroubIe for others
Besides the Conductor.

I wish you would stop hitting
thy hat!" snapped the girl in the
end seat of an open car to the con.
ductor.
I can't help 1t, MISS" replied The
conductor. Your hat is in the way.
1t is interfering with my work,
that's what. Every time 1 have to
walk past you on this footboard to
collect a fare your hat spreads out
Ike an umbrella and I have to run
against It,"
We'll, II you do 1t again, will take
your number and report you at the
otfice!" said the girl wrathfully.
AL right" answered the wrathfM
conductor; report as soon as you
please. You women amt got no bust
ness to ride In cars with umbrellas on
your heads"
At this point little woman sitting
next the girl with the exaggerated head.
gear Joined in the discussion.
i must enter my protest against
your hat" said she quietly, "and re.
quest you to keep 1t off the top of
my hat. 1t Is crushing my feather.
/ quite agree with the conductor that
women with hats two yards and
haR In circumference have no bust.
ness on street cars"
And the girl said nothing.--N. Y.
Press.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1908-08-17

WHEN BABY LEARNED TO wAlh
Father Wanted to Start Him at Ono
on Career Of Usefulness,

Children seem to be considered
nuisance among the rich nowadays,
remarked we'll known business ma
whc has large family, "and to th,
poor Shey are luxury, so between tn,
TWO extremes it is a little surprisin.
mat the infant population keeps up t,
lts record. In the ,olden days II wal
ulHerent. Every man and every WON
an believed it duty TO their God anc
10 their country to raise large fam
lly, and they fulfilled the obligation
with a good grace. But times have
changed. The moneyed man of to-day
mas no time for children. He has hi.
business to look after and his rents
TO collect, while his wife Is contfnu
ally on the go with social engagements
ana appointments with her modiste.
SO the stork is left to shiyer in the
cold. But the poor man is sometimes
as guilty as the rich in this matter. He
mas a family Of children, but he has
no time Tor them. ! heard this illus.
trated by little story the other day.
working man who lives in one Of the
poorer districts of the city has seven
children, the youngest of whom re.
Gently graduated from the creeping
stage of its existence. The father was
sitting in the kitchen when he heard
the voice of one of his daughters who
was In another room. Papa she said,
the baby can walk Can he? Weu,
send him around the corner for pint.
replied the rarent. and resumed his
ead1ug"-N Y. Presa '
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1908-08-17
Queer Book Titles.

These old books" said the ant.
mary, as he pointed to a dingy upper
shelf, are curious for their titles.
Here Is volume Of sermons print.
cd In Salem in 1902. Sermons tn
Asses is It's scOrnful name.
Here Is book dated 1743 trat f.
called Lock to It, or I'll Stab Ye.' I;
Is a treatise on poIygamy.
This Is pamphlet by a spinster
against the young men Of the seven.
teenth century. Its title is "A Dis
sertatioh on the Pertness of On,
Youth In General, Especially Such as
Are Trained Up dt Tea Tables
"A return blast to that dissertation
Is this other pamphlet of the same
Jear-'Quippes for Upstart New.fan
gled Gentlewomen; or, a Glass to View
The Pride Of Vainglorlous Woman"
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1908-08-17
REAL CAUSE or THE sMAsHUP.
Railroad Sign to Blame for Accident Il
Was Intended to Avert.

The old darky was suing the rail.
road company for damages. The man
contended that, not being warned by
whistle or engine bell, he had started
to drive his rig across the company's
track when shunted box car Of said
company crashed into his outfit, caus.
ing the death Of the horse, loss Of the
wagon and minor injuries to himself.
After the prosecution had closed its
side OF the case, the company's lawyer
called the old darky to the stand and
went at him. "Mr. Lamson," he be-
gan, your rig was struck by the box
car In full daylight, was It not?" T
INK dar was some clouds ovahead,
SUM-" answered the cavlling witness.
Never mind the clouds! And only a
rev days before this accident the rail-
road company had put a new sign at
that crossing?" "Dar was a sign dar.
ya-as, subj" "And didn't that sign
say Stop! Look! Asten?" Now,
dar am de Who'll accusation ub de
trouble!" declared the .darky, with
animation. "1f dat stop sign hadn't
caught dis chile eye jes' g All war
squar' on dat track, dar wouldn't "a
been no masbup!"--Tohemia
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1908-08-17
Willy NATIVE KING
HAS PROVED MATCH FOR AvARl.
cIoUS WHITE MAN.
Indian Monarch of the Mosquito Coast
OF Nicaragua Both Far-Sceing
ard Wise - Refuses to
Grant Concessions.

DR.. L. q. Flanagan, former citizen
Of Charlottesville, Va, but who has
for the last five years been living at
Cape Gracia, an important town on
the east coast Of Nicaragua, Is at the
BelVedere; says the Baltimore Ameri-
can. The doctor is a friend of Gen.
Zeiaya, president Of the republic OF
Nicaragua, and has been Eonored by
him with several important Offices,
There is probably no richer coun
try in the world than Nicaragua" SAID
DR.. Flanagan. at is, however, almost
In virgin state, as there has been
scarcely any development of its great
resources. President Zelaya, the able
and energetic chief executive, is Civ
Ing the country most excellent ad.
ministration and enjoys the absolute
confidence Of the people. The natives
OF the Mosquito coast, as my section
is called, are known as Mosco, or
Sambo Indians. and are a queer mix.
ture OF Indian, negro and Caucasian
elements, with the native Indian type
predoElinating, though most of them
show their strain of African blood by
a kinklness of the hair, while others
are fair-haired and light of skin, as
reminder of Scotch 'buccaneer progen
itors. Not one in fifty Of these SaInbos
ever slept in a bed and not more than
one in five ever handles a piece OF
money. The older members of the
family sleep in hammocks woven from
the fibers of the hennequin or the
banana stalk, while the Juveniles curl
up on the floor. They are about as
near to nature as any people under
the sun, for nature supplies them
with everything necessary to sustaiI
life. =,
These Sambos are nominally under
the Nicaraguan government, 1t is true
but they pay direct allegiance to q
Ring, monaLCh Of their own tribe
his authority extends over many vii
lagos and settlements, embracing q
coast line of 150 miles, and he is by
no means figurehead, for in periodi-
cal revolutions he often holds the bal
ance Of power and dictates terms to
Ahe contending leaders. The Mosquito
coast is the most backward, CONNER
(cfally and industrially, OF all the re
gions bordering on the Caribbean, and
for this the Sambo king Is directly re-.
sponsible. He is .shrewd enough to
know that wherever the white man
gets footing the native soop van.
ishes, and therefore has lie refused
the granting of concessions for the
exploitation of the valuable forests of
his kingdom, nor will he ALLOW his
subjects to sell their lands. Thus this
willy Indian ruler, who can't write hia
name, has mapaged to hold his terri.
tory In its primal state against the
avaricious schemes of the white man.
His people obey him unquesttonably
and the general government Is con.
+ 20 iat jbim alone"
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1908-08-17
Too Late.


Marshall p. Wilder, the noted hu.
morist. told a suffering story at a
dinner In Chicago.
II hate suffering stories as q rule"
he said, but this one is rather good.
1t is about two blacksmiths, both slut.
terers. The first snatched up q red.
hot lump Of iron from the forge,
PUSHED with It to the anvil, and then
began this conversation:
"'N-n-now th-th-then, st-strike!
Qu-quicklyH .r...
ID" W-w-where shall I s-strike?'
J.j.just at the end. H-h-burry up
"'Th.th this end''
"'Yes. OF c7c-course. Mind you hit
s-s-straight.'
"'All r.r.right N-n.now! Shall I
i-l-let her g-g-go?
'N-n-yor f.fool, the irons
c-c-old'"
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1908-08-17
$4,000 Reward

would gladly he paid for a. cure by
m;CNy people who are crippled with
rhepmatism, vet II they only knew
1t, they can he cured by a few bottles
of Ballard's Snow Linhment, and
the price is only 2jc. SOC and ~ 90
per bottle. Sold by Elko Drug Co.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1908-08-17
For Sore Feet.

Il have found Bucklen's Arnica
Salve to he the proper thing to use
for sore feet, us we'll as for healing
burns, sores, cuts, and all manner Of
ubrasiOns," writes Mr.. w. Stone, OF
East Poland, Maine. 1T is the proper
thing too for piles. Try it! Sold
25c
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1908-08-17

We have a ranch of 1000 acres that cuts
from five to six hundred tons hay,
has good improvements, Implements
and equipment, good range. A No.
water right. and an abundant supply,
with some stock. This place is cheap
and on easy terms.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1908-08-17
Notice for Publication
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

u. 8. Land ONCE,
~ Carson City, New,
~ July 10. 1903.
Notice is hereby given that Charles e. Noble,
OF Lax ollie. Blko County. Nevada. who on Sept.
:. 1905, made Serial No. 0li7. Homestead Entry.
No 1874, for Lots !, 2 and s. n N Il. 4. Section
2S Township 80 North. Range SO East. Mount
Diablo Meridian. has fled notice Of intention to
make Final commuted Proof to establish claim
TO the land ebove described, before the County
Clerk OF Eiko County, at his Office at Elko,
Nevada. on the 9th day Of August, 1908.
Claimant names as witnesses: James +. Hol-
nward b. Lytton, all Of Lamotlle. Nevada.
Lotus j. COIN.
Register.
Date Of first publication. July II. 1903.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1908-08-17

We have another one that cuts 500 tons
of hay, has $50 head of cattle, 70 head
of horses, good improvements, we'll
equipped with tools and machinery,
fine water supply, house completely
furnished. If you are looking for a
money making proposition, this is
your chance.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1908-08-17
THE
D. McELROY CO.
REAL ESTATE AGENTS
EIko - Nevada

Have for sale q ranch with five thous-
and sheep. A splendid summer and
winter range, The price is right.
Drop IN and let us tell you about it.
Arizona republican., 1908-11-02

There is to be grand concert at
Arizona republican., 1908-11-02
LIST OF PREMIUMS.

A FIRST SCHOLARSHIP IN THE ARIZONA SCHOOL OF MUSIC.
 A SECOND SCHOLARSHIP IN THE ARIZONA SCHOOL OF MUSIC.
 A FIRST SCHOLARSHIP IN THE PHOENIX BUSINESS COLLEGE AND ACADEMY.
 A SECOND SCHOLARSHIP IN THE PHOENIX BUSINESS COL LEGE AND ACADEMY.
 A FIRST SCHOLARSHIP IN LAM SONS BUSINESS COLLEGE.
 A SECOND SCHOLARSHIP IN LAMSON'S BUSINESS COLLEGE.
 A FREE ROUND TRIP TO TO- SEMITE VALLEY.
 ANOTHER FREE ROUND TRIP TO YOSEMITE VALLEY.
 A VOSE BABY OR HOME GRAND PIANO, WORTH s1,0o0. CON AT REDEWILLS MU- SIC STORE.)
 A $50 VICTOR TALKING MA CHINE. CON EXHIBITION AT MIL LER- R-STERLING CO.'S STORE.
 Other announcements later.
 The credits for new subscriptions and renewals will count as follows:
Arizona republican., 1908-11-02

25 dozen Ladies' Black Cotton Hose, real Maco high spliced heel, double toe; war ranted stainless, also with balbriggan feet. Regular 35c qualities.
 Special at, per pr-2Sc
Arizona republican., 1908-11-02

LADIES' fine Pat. Colt Pump with welt sole, pat. leather bow. This pump is made with a very long counter to prevent it slip ping at the heel or spreading at the sides. A new number. Price, per pair ...............-.S .S4 .OO
Arizona republican., 1908-11-02
NOTABLE MUSICIANS COMING

Phoenix is to have more than her usual share of musical artists the coming season. The first and what will be one of the most superior at fractions heard here will be the Maud Powell Trio Concert Co. on the night of Dec. 11th. The Trio is composed Of Maud Powell, who ranks at the head of living lady violinists; May MUkle, the most noted cellist, and
Arizona republican., 1908-11-02

the opera house Friday night of the fair week that will be of particular in terest to the contestants. The piano that will be used will be the Vose Grand that one of them will own be- fore Christmas. It is perfect dream" as one of the girls said after she had called at the Redewill store to inspect it soon after it arrived in the city direct from the Vose factory at Pncfan
Arizona republican., 1908-11-02
ANOTHER CONCERT.

Hustlers don't forget that there is a treat in music awaiting you and your friends at the store of Miller Sterling O.. Friday evening, November 6. It will be the finest talking machine concert ever rendered in Phoenix, and it will cost the public nothing to at tend and enjoy it. The Republican in vites you to bring your friends.
Arizona republican., 1908-11-02

This is Monday of the week before the big fair and the week promises much for all of the contestants. They have all demonstrated their subscrip- tion getting ability. and their work now fully counts So keep your eye on your favorite and boost him, there is no telling where he will land next Sunday morning.
 Yesterday the mail again was filled with letters bearing coupons as is illustrated by the increase in the score Of nearly every contestant, for, like Santa Claus. the people remem- bered them right well
 WHAT COUNTS ADVANCE.
 From this time on November 1st will count as the date from which to count the subscription payments as advance. october will therefore count as arrears and November as advance.
 TO THE PUBLIC.
 This is the first of the month and the time when many people pay their bills. So great has become the gen erai interest in the contestants that a word here as to ways Of helping them will not be amiss. Payments Co this office in favor of any contest ants will entitle the subscriber to order votes given to his choice, pro- yided it is an advance payment. All the contestants are regular authorized agents of the Republican so far as subscriptions are concerned, and they may collect arrears. but to count points it is again explained that the renewals must be paid for in advance as far as is due to November 1st. For instance if a subscriber owes for Oc- tober he must also pay for November, or if he owes three months to NOvem- Der 1st, he must pay for six months. which would cover the arrears and three months in advance. and the con testant would get points for the en- tire six months.
 HELP CONTESTANTS.
 It is realized that the public is greatly interested in these ambitious boys and girls and wishes to help them in their effort to earn a scholar ship that will give them an education which will be the great foundation to a successful start in life. You can help by payins for as many months ia advance as possible on your sub scription to the Arizona Republican. Give them your smiles and encourage ment; it is easy to be pleasant, and they are all deserving of your help and sympathy.
 If yOn are not already receiving the Republican regularly, subscribe for it and pay for as many months as possi- ble. The Republican is the big daily of Arizona the only morning paper in Phoenix, and the only paper in Ari- zoDa that is published every day in the year.
 THE PIANO.
 There is to be a grand concert at
Arizona republican., 1908-11-02

Anne Ford, the well known English pianist. Ralph Wylie, who delighted his audience here last winter. will give a concert on the night of Jan. 4th, and on the evening of Jan. 14th Carrie Jacobs Bond. who is consid- cred the most charming song writer and interpreter now before the pub lie, will give a recital.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1908-04-02
PASTOR FALLS INTO ERROR
Hangs Mild Joke on a Lady Who
Comes Back With a
Real One,

Rev. D. NJ. Helmick, pastor of the Tiff
VI. +. church. had a give-and-take time
of it yesterday in the April fooi' bust
ness, and he got the worst of it. He
worked off an innocent joke on Mrs. y.
a. DGnyOn during the morning over the
phone and enjoyed it immensely.
But later he fell an easy victim to the
lady's scheme to even matters I'D. There
are some things a Methodist preacher can
not resist. One is a chance to perform
a marriage ceremony and the other is an
invitation TO a chicken dinner. Visions
of the latter and an invitation TO marry
d ouple from Ely caught the parson in
a vulnerable spot.
Making confederates of Mrs. w. z.
Howard of 15 y street and r. j. Deigh-
ton. secretary of the Scranton Mining
company, a wedding for the parson was
soon arranged. The parsons telephone
rang. elghtCn was on the other end.
Hello! Is this the Rev. Mr.. Helmick?
wen, this Is III y street, James Ander-
son OF Ely. New. talking. Miss Rose Nc
LauShlln of Ely is here also. We have
to be married here at . O'Clock
ana we should be pleased to have Won
come up and perform the ceremony, if
Dressed for the occasion, Rev. Helmick
appeared at the Howard home i'm good
season, only to find that he had been
April fooled by his victim of the fore
What did he do? Why. he missed
his fee, and his vision of a chicken din
ner went glimmering at the same time.
But he took the joke in GOOD part. inst
anne. ~
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1908-04-02
RED LIGHTS ARE INSTALLED
New Police Alarm System Designed
to Summon Patrolmen for
Urgent Service.

Work Of installing the police red light
system was commenced yesterday. EIec-
trician Seeley of the fire department put
up the first red light at Main and First
South streets. 1t was tested last night
ana worked with great success.
me red lights are to be used as signals
from police headquarters that policemen
are wanted for emergency duty. When
a policeman sees the red light. he is ex-
pected to at once telephone to headquar-
tiers for Instructions.
Much time can be saved in this wav.
living to the small number of policemen
IN salt Lake, no men are kept in reserve
at headquarters and in an emergency if
has been necessary to hunt up patroImen
to respond to urgent calls. With the red
nights the desk sergeant at h~eadquarters
can quickly get into communication with
all of the policemen on duty in the down
town district.
The red lights are controlled by a switch
at headquarters. They are to be turned
on only when policemen are needed for
urgent service.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1908-04-02
hECHAM CASE DISMISSED
Divorce Suit Brought by Wife Of
Well Known Dentist Will
Not Be Tried.

The divorce suit brought by Lilias
Mecham against N. Ray Mecham was
dismissed yesterday by Judge Charles w
Morse on motion of the attorney for Mrs.
Mecham.
When the suit was filed il caused some
what OF a sensation as both parties are
well known locally Mecham is a dentist
Ire Mechams were married Oct. II. 1906
and the wife besides alleging failure To
support for the past year i'm her com
plant also alleged cruel and inhumar
treatment. The wife asserted that on july
10 last her husband threw her to the fIoo,
and cholSed her and that OH Dec. > he also
abused her and called her vile names. In
addition to this she asserted that he
charged her with infidelity.