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Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1908-12-11
LITTLE TRAFFIC ON THE NILE.
Not Much Use Made Of Water Trans.
portation In Egypt.

1t Is curious fact that the Nile and
most OF the canals in Egypt run north
and south. The wind blows nearly all
the year from the north, and thus fur
nishes the cheapest propelling power
for boats going south. When the boats
return north the rapid current of the
Nile is the motive power. The regu-
%larity Of the wind and the steadiness
or the current are two reasons why
boats propelled by any other power
are so little used. Time is not so i'm
portant an element in business in
Egypt as in some other countries, and
IT does not matter, therefore, that
boats propelled by wind or current are
slow. But not so much use is made
OF water transportation in Egypt as
one might think, in view Of the posi-
bilitfes, offered by the Nile and the
many canals throughout the Delta.
The Nile is navigable for many hun
dred miles. The first cataract .,is at
Assouan, but there is no interruption
Of traffic until Wadi Halfa is reached,
800 miles from Cairo. The primary
object Of the canals is to distribute
water for irrigation, but they are real
~ broad and deep water courses, east
ly naVigable by sailing boats and
small steam tugs. With Egypts awak-
ening the value Of these canals will
soon be realized.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1908-12-11
A Coward Of Conscience.

Tired and dusty the excursion was
returning from the bank holiday trip,
and Simkins, little bald man with
big ears, overcome with his day Of
happiness, dropped of to sleep, says
the Philadelphia Record. In the hat
rack above, another passenger had
deposited a ferocious crab in a bucket,
and when Simkins went to sleep tho
crab woke up, and finding things dull
in the bucket, started exploring. BY
careful navigation Mr.. Crab reached
the end of the rack. but the next mo-
ment down it fell, alighting on SIM
kins' shoulder. Not feeling quite safe.
1t grabbed the voluminous ear of SIM
kins to steady itself, and the passen-
gers held their breath and waited for
developments. But Simkins only
shook his head slightly.
Let go, Emma" he murmured. II
tell you that | have been at the office
all the evening"
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1908-12-11
ALL MATTER OF PRoPINouirY.
1t Is the Event Near at Hand That
Counts Most in Everything.

The death Of hundreds of people in
a distant part OF the country from
where we live hardly arouses more
than passing interest, and the more or
less sudden taking away of thousands
OF lives in some far remote land
evokes no more than a word Of SYM
pathy from those a long distance
away. But the single death near at
hand, the funeral across the street,
makes the strongest possible mark on
the mind.
q Propinquity, in that as in everything
else. is what counts. The death in the
family cuts into the heart for years.
II accompanied by details that make it
horror, the shock often remains with
the survivors to the end of their own
lives. If the lost relative has met a
violent death, by accident or other
wise, the anguish of those left behind
Is all the more poignant and endur-
ing. Worst Of all, and most lasting in
Its effect upon the survivors, is the
death where unexpected financial dis
tress or ruin follows the loss of the
family head 1t Is a wretched home
circle for many h year when the chief
Is taken away, leaving only debts,
with no property, not even a little in
surance policy, behind.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1908-12-11
Medicine Thot Is Medicine

81 have suffered Il good deal with
malaria and stomach COMPLAINTS,
but have now found a remedy that
Keeps me well, and that remedy is
Electric Bitters: a medicine that is
medicine for stomach and liver trou-
bles, AMI for run down conditions"
says W. G Keistler, of Halliday, Ark.
Electric Bitters purify and enrich the
blood, tone up the nerves, and i'm
part vigOr and energy to the weak.
Your money will he refunded IL it
fills to help you. SOC. at ElkO Drug
90.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1908-12-11
Marked for Death

'Three years ago was marked for
death. A graveyard cough was tear
ing my lungs to pieces. Doctors fail
ed To help me, and hope had fled,
when my husband got DR.. Kings
New Discovery" says Mrs. A. G..
Williams, of Bac, Ky. "The first
dose helped me and Improvement
kept on until 1 had gained So pounds
in weight and my health was fully
restored" This medicine holds the
worlds healing record for coughs
and colds and lung aud throat dis
eases. 1t prevents pneumonia. Sold
under guarantee at ElkO Drug Co.
5Oc. and $l.0O. Trial bottle free.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1908-12-11
Sold aud Recommended by
ELkO DRUG CO.
IN THE DISTRICT COURDOT THE FOURTH
JUDICIAL DISTRICT OF THE STATE
OF NEVADA IN AND FORTHE
COUNTY OF ETKO


In the matter Of the estate Of Il. FANNOF. de.
ceased. w
Notice Is hereby given that the.undersiRned
was duly appointed on the 24tb day Of Novem-
per; zoos by the District Court of the Fourth
Juoclal District OF the Sttte of Nevada, in and
estate of l.. Fannof. deceased. and that on the
said 9th day of November 1908, he duly qualified
as such Administrator
All creditors having claims against the said
estate are required to file the same, with proper
vouchers attached, with the Clerk of said Dis.
tr1ct Court. within three months from the first
publication of this notie8or they will be forever
buried.
HAYDEN HENDERSON,
Administrator Of the estate OF l.. Fannof de-
ceased
Charles Is. Henderson. Attorney for Admins.
traitor.
Date of first publication, November 81. 1903.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1908-12-11
CLEVER WOMEN THEN AND NOW
Writer Objects to Undue Glorification
of Past Celebrities.

Believe me-" said the Woman Who
Thinks, I'm little weary of rhapso-
dies over the supposedly superior in
telligence Of the women of bygone
days. Why don't those so generous
or praise give modern women a
chance? 1t is sort of mental fash
ion to assume that George Eliot and
George Sand and Lady Mary Wortley
Montagu and Lady Blessington and
others like them were peculiar to
themselves and their periods; that no
woman of to-day can hold a candle
to them in any particular. I wonder
II that's true. Seems to me there
are dozens of women in New York
alone who are every Bit as clever as
: those heroines Of the past. Lady
Montagu wrote delightful letters, but
the art of correspondence has not
passed from earth, and surely the cul-
tured woman Of to-day can be as
sprightly. AS for novelists and es-
say1sts, they flourish In abundance in
this enlightened age. And when it
comes to social knowledge, almost any
Fifth avenue hostess is far ahead of
those of yore. Let's bring our com
mendation up to date."-New York
Press.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1908-12-11
APPLICATION NO. 1901

Notice OF Application for Permission TO Appro
pirate the Public Waters of the State of Nevada
.Not1ce Is hereby given that on the End dav
OF OF december, 1909. In accordance with Section
John c. Munson, Of Wells, County of Eiko: and
state OF Nevada made application to the state
EnGlpeer OF Nevada for permission TO lappro.
yada. Suoh appropriation is to be made from
Lower Main Slough into which empty the waste
water or Albion Wiseman's Greek and all the
creek as far South as Seneca Weeks Creek at
R0 pom SEE e TIP. 35 N. R. 60 T.. by means Of
Dam ana and all water at point OF diversion
points OF use by means Of ditch and there used
irrigation and domestic. Water to be returned
70 stIeam Yes, below Secs. % and that from
SEQ. ~ into ditch OF Sec rs. - --''---
Date OF hrst publication December 8 1909
Date OF last publication December 81, 1908.
Signed:
FRANZ r. NICHOLAS
State Engineer
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1908-12-11
The Correct Time

to stop cough or cold is just as
soon as 1t starts-then there will he
no danger of pneumonia or consump-
ton. Just a few doses of Billiards.
Horehound Syrup taken at the start
Will stop the cough. If it has been
running on for some time the treat.
mcnt will he longer, bus the cure is
sure. Sold by Elko Drug Co.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1908-12-11
APPLICATION NJ. 1909
Notice OF Application for Permission tn Ammo
pirate tie Public Waters Of the State of Nevada

Notice OF Application for Permission to Appro-
pirate tie Public Waters Of the State of Nevada
Notice is hereby given that on the End. dav
OF december, 1908, in accordance with Section
=. Chapter XVIII, Of the Statutes of 1907.
S Sns eohn o. Munscn OF Wells, County Of EIko.
State Engineer Of Nevada for permissS.n to
appropriate the public waters OF the - of
Nevaoa. such appropriation Is to ben .hde
rom Dry Channel below Steel Bros. Sam
weeks, Gibbs and Seneca Weeks Creeks at
points near the west limo Of SEQ. % TIP. % n.
version-cubic feet per second is TO be CON
veyed to points Of use by means Of ditch and
tnere used Irrigation. Water to be returned To
Stream at-Sos. Below Sec. 25 aud that from
Sec 20 into ditch OF Sec 25 ~
Date OF first publication December 8, 1908.
Date OF last publication December 81, 1908
Signed:
FRANK r. NICHOLAS,
State Engineer
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1908-12-11
Home Bakery

John Hunter has opened The Home
Bakery and is prepared to furnish fresh
bread, pies, cakes, etc. on short notice.
All orders will receive prompt attention.
Everything about the Home Bakery
is new and up to date and first class
baker is in charge.
The proprietor hopes by fair dealing
and reasonable prices to secure q share
If tho rrlhlic rat-~-ooe.
Don'r send your '"oIey away roc pics
cakes and bread.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1908-12-11
This is Worth Reading

Leo i. Iclinski, of GS Gibson ST..
Bufialo, n. V, says: II cured the
most annoying cold sore ever had,
with Buclilcn's Arnica Salve. an.
Piled this salvc once u day for two
days, when every trace OF the sore
was gone" Heals all sores. Sold
under EuarantccntE lkO Drug Co. PIC
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1908-12-11
APPLICATION NO. 1ls5

APPLICATION NO. 1895
Notice OF Application for Permission to Appro.
pirate the Public Waters of the State OF Nevada
Notice is hereby given that on tho 24tF day OF
November. 1903, in accordance with SA6lAOn Ok
ShaPter XVIII. OF the Statutes Of NJ. one
+; w. Kelly, OF cold Creek. COUNTY of
Etko. ana State OF Nevada made applica.
tlon TO the State Engineer OF Nevada for nsr
mission mis- to appropriate the public waters Of
tne Stste OF Nevada. Such appropriation is to
at points at preipice just above its conjunction
Win the BruneauRiver in Elko County, Nevada.
Dy means OF Open Cut and 1000 cubic feet per
SECOND ls TO be conveyed to points at precipjce
Just above junction with Bruneau River by
means OF Channel change, and there used
M StIng ana PoWsr. Water TO be returned to
Date OF drst publication November IS, 1908.
Date OF last publication December 28 1908.
|! Signed:
FRANK r. NICHOLAS,
State Engineer
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1908-12-11
NOTICE ITO CREDITORS

The undersigned having been duly appoint@
executrix OF the last VIII and Testament OF b.
J.. McMahan. deceased. by the above entitled
Court. on the 25th day of November Ala las
and having duly qualified as such et'aktnt,
letters testamentary having been duly is5lcd 70
her on said date.
Notice Is given that all persons having claims
against the said estate OF T.. L. McMaban. De
ceased, are required to file the same with tos
proper vouchers and affidavits attached. WITH
the Clerk Of this Court. within three months
from date OF first publication Of this notice. OF
they will be forever barred.
Dated at Elko, this Goth day of Novembef'
A. ID. 1903.
GrMDY7 c. ..cEAuA5. -.rocn'r;7.
Charles d. Henderson. Attorney for Exccutrih
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1908-12-11
NOTICE TO CREDITORS

NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Notice is hereby given that the UNDERSIGNED
was duly appointed on the 18th day of October
lS9, Dy the District Court of the Fourth Judi.
cial Dlstrlct OF the State of Nevada, in and for
tne county OF Elko, as Administrative of the
estate OF the said Fritz Sperlich deceased, and
l9O8' she duly qualified as such administrative
duly issued to her. o''''o "eie
All creditors having claims against the said
estate are required to file them with nroner
vouchers attached, with the Clerk of said Dis
publication Of this Notice or they will be for
Rosa G. Sperlich,
deceased. " tiA'i
Otto T. Williams Attorney for Administratrix
Date OF nrst publication of notice Dec /. 1908
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1908-12-11

IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE FOURTH
, JUDICIAL DISTRICT OF THE STATE
: OF NEVADA. IN AND FOR THE
COUNTY OF ELKO
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1908-12-11
NOTICE TO CREDITORS

In the matter Of the estate of E. oSELL. de.
ceased
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1908-12-11

IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE FOURTH
JUDICIAL DISTRICT OF THE STATE
OF NEVADA. IN AND FOB THE
COUNTY OF ELKo.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1908-12-11

ANoAASC ~. CrEDGIOhS
The undersigned having been duly appointed
executrix of the last Will and Testament OF T.
Oseii, deceased. by the. above entitled. Court
having duly qualified as such executrix letters
testamentary having been duly issuedfto her on
Notice is given that all persons having claims
against the said estate of T.. Osell deceased are
requested to file the same with the proper
of this Court, within three months from date Of
inst publication Of this notice, or they will h
forever barred. -, - :. O ) = - "a
Dated at Elko. this 3Ott day ;of, November
"A. d. 1908. ~ - =
|, d, sa' w.. ANNA G. OsELL, Executrix.
Charles b. Henderson Attorney for ExecutriI,
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1908-12-11

In the matter of the estate Of f. l.. McMAHAN
deceased. III.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1908-12-11

L1CH, deceased. " -'
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1908-12-11

IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE FOURTH
JUDICIAL DISTRICT OF THE STATE
OF NEVADA. IN AND FOR
ELKO COUNTY.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-07-15
PRIMITIVE BAPTISTS,
National Convention Opened In Nash
vile, Tennessee.

NASHVILLE Tenn, July 15.-Witf
several thousand delegates and visi-
tors in attendance, the national con-
vention of Colored Primitive Baptists
opened here this morning. Dr. L.. w. 1
Thomas, of Texas, preached the intro
ductory sermon. WELCOME services
were commenced this afternoon. Cler-
gymen and laymen from all over the
southern states, will take part in the
sessions, which will continue until
next Tuesday Following the conven-
ton. many of the delegates will go to
Huntsville, Ala, where dedication ser
vices will be held at the Memorial
building grounds.
The Rev. DR.. James H. Carey, OF
Charlotte, N. c., is president Of the
convention, and the Rev. Dr. G. F.
Sans, of Kew West, Fla, is national
secretary. The present convention rep
resents $4,000 members, in 100 dis
trict associations, with 5000 ordained
preachers and 1900 Sunday schools
The denomination supports seven col
leges and academies.
The women's missionary organfza-
ton and young peoples society will
hold sessions during the convention
Several big mass meetings, which are
expected to develop much enthusiasm
will be held. A large tent has been
provided for the general sessions.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-07-15
HIS REPUTATION WAS
VERY BADLY INJURED
ATHENA SCHOOL TEACHER
WANTS $4,000 BECAUSE STONE
TALKED ABOUT HIM.

ATHENA, Or, July 15-Claiming
that Jerry Stone has wrongfully dam
aged his reputation as a schoolteach-
er and also as a lawyer, Homer l.
Watts, former principal of the schools
at Athena, has started a damage suit
in the circuit court of Umatilla coun-
ty, asking judgment against Stone in
the sum Of $4,000.
The particular offense charged
against him is that on December 1,
1907, while Watts was serving as prin-
cipal of the Athena schools, he, Stone,
caused to be published and circulated
slanderous, scandalous and libelous
story concerning the plaintiff In eff
feet, this story was that Watts had
disregarded the instructions of the
Athena school board, that he had also
used profane language on the streets
of Athena, and had called pupils by
various offensive names.
Because of this alleged libel, the
plaintiff complains that he is unable to
secure further employment as a teach
err and on this ground he is damaged
to the extent of $4,000 He then asks
for the sum of $4,000 additional be-
cause he alleges that the defendent
acted against him for the purpose of
annoying and injuring him.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-07-15
PROH|B|T|ON|STS
IN SESSION
LY OPENED TODAY IN
COLUMBUS.

COLUMBUS, O., July 15.-With over
1900 delegates present, many anti-sa-
loon leaders occupying places of honor
on the platform and the galleries filled
with alternates and visitors, the pro-
hibitiOn pdrty's national convention
was formally opened in Memorial hall
thisc morning. The assemblage is by
all odds the most enthusiastic in the
history of the party. Since The last
convention several states, including
Georgia. Alabama, Mississippi. North
Carolina and Oklahoma, have joined
the prohibition ranks, and the lelega-
tons from those states were given a
great ovation. In the number of del
egates Illinois heads the list with 11S,
with Pennsylvania a close second The
latter state, however, with New York
and New Jersey, are admitted to be
the most hopeless in the union, from a
prohibition standpoint.
Representation in the convention
gives each state and territory four
delegates at large, and an additional
delegate for every 200 votes cast for
DR.. Silas C. Swallow for president in
1904
1t is declared by the party leaders
that the prohibitionists will cast near
ly a million votes at the coming cleo
ton. In 1904 Swallow received only
258,205 votes but it is alleged that
prohibition sentiment has increased by
hot q
failure Of Tennessee democrats to NOM
mate Senator Carmack, who ran on a
prohibition platform, for governor of
that state, and the defeat of Hoke
Smith in Georgia are declared to be
temporary reverses.
Apparently no definite decision has
yet been reached in regard to the pres
idential nomination. The contest for
the honor is a spirited but good
natured one. Seaborn Wright. of Geor-
gia, has a healthy boom which
promises fair chances of securing for
him the coveted nomination. Among
others actively in the race are F. F.
Wheeler of California; Alfred Man
ierre, of New York: w. B. Pelmore, of
Missouri; S. A. Artman, of Indiana,
and J. B. Cranfil of Texas.
The platform will be little changed
from recent years and will demand the
complete wiping out of the liquor bust
ness
The prohibitionists will carry on the
most active campaign in years and
will have abundant funds for that pur-
pose. Maine, will be a storm center
during the campaign, owing to the at
tempt to secure resubmission of the
prohibition amendment to the constitu
ton.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-07-15
SAYS DRINK IS
TOO NEAR BEER
PENDLETON EAST OREGONIAN
TAKES A WHACK AT NEW
EST OF BEVERAGES.

They are after near beer" in Pen
dleton.
They say it's too near beer" and
they are going co raise big row
about it.
When local option rut the saloons
out Of business in Umatilla county
the saloons took to near beer as to Z
long sought refuge and over the bars
where the foaming lager, the seduc-
tive cocktail and the "pizen straight
had been want to flow, there came g
mammoth wave of the newer and al
legged milder beverage which, its
friends predicted, was to revolutionize
the liquor business, reform the drunk
ard and still the agitator for temper
ance reform.
And near beer" started in to do It's
Fart. 1t leaped into instant popularity
line. 1t was inntimated that it's sale
in Walla Walla would be restricted for
the reason that the new beverage
which could be sold in soda fountains
and drank with no more of a shock
to mOdesty, religion or morals than
the festive pop, would spell ruin for
the saloons which still handled the old
fashioned article.
Near beer" was offered for sale a,
there was big sale of the liquid
there We're not, as far as known, any
incidents which would lead the Walla
Wallan to suspect that the drink did
not comply with the rigid standard of
non-intOxicants. But Pendleton does
not give a continental what Walla
Walla thought of near beer" as is
shown by the following editorial from
the East Oregonian:
1t is evident from the actions Of a
number Of the drinkers of the STUN
in this city on Saturday that the all
legged near beer being sold by a
number of former saloon men at their
old stands, is too near beer to pass
the test of the prohibition law and
there will be a wholesale cleaning
cut of these soft drink places If the
law is not observed
"The people cannot and will not he
saloon men and they have voted pro-
hibition on Umatilla county and it is
safe 20 say if the law is violated that
somebody will suffer for it.
Judging from the heavy prohibition
vote in this county the people mean
business. 1t is safe to say that il the
issue were to be voted upon today i,
would carry by a majority Of az teas:
1900 instead Of 100
IF the law enforcement leay..e re-
Gently organized to help the officials
enforce the law, mean business, It
VII. have chemical tests of the alleged
1ear beer made to satisfy a number
OF PEOPLE who will have to be shown
before they can believe that it is only
near beer
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-07-15
TWO WOMEN ARE
DROWNED BATHING
Girls Drop Into Deep Hole While
Swimming at English Bay Beach.


VANCOUVER, July 15.-In the pres
ence of hundreds of bathers at the
English Bay beach Monday morning
two young women were drowned. The
victims are Mrs. A. S. Shepherd, aged
20. wife of a young real estate agent
of Calgary, who was with her hus-
band in the city on her honeymoon.
Her companion was Miss F1orine An
derson, aged 16, who lived with her
parents in Vancouver.
The young women went at o'clock
to the beach and had been in the wa
ter more than half an hour before
the accident occurred The tide was
very low, which allowed nonswimmers
to wade beyond the usual bounds. Be-
yOnd the end of a recently constructed
promenade pier there had been left by
the dredge a hole many feet in depth.
Into this the unsuspecting girls walk
ed. They sank and Immediately sew
eral men swimming near by tried to
save them. Another little girl with
them, Lota Lewis, was rescued by r.
G. Reed, a physician. Reed came very
nearly being drowned in a second at
tempt to rescue the then drowning
young woman. Mrs Shepherd came up
the third time and several youths
grasped her, but she struggled fran
tically and, despite everything they
could do, she sank for the last time.
Several expert swimmers dived, but
could not reach the bodies. 1t was
two hours before the names of the vic
Tins were known.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-07-15
ONE BRIDE, ONE GROOM
AND TWO CEREMONIES
| PORTLAND OFFICIAL STAGGERED
BY REQUEST FOR TWO
LICENSES.

PORTLAND, July 1.-two marriage
licenses anu two wedding ceremonies
for only one bride and groom is the
unusual feature attending the nup-
tials of Henri NJ. McKerr-Kastan 81
Spokane, secretary Of the Crown Goa
& Coke Co., and Irene Augusta Balm
bridge Berry, of Portland, Oregon
The couple appeared at the court
house in Portland Saturday and
asked for a marriage license.
Chief Deputy Cupid" Prasp wrote
out the first one in the usual form
but stared in establishment when the
groom 70 be said he wanted a second
for himself and bride. Noting ecu
pid's" amazement, Mr.. McKerr-Kas-
tan explained that they were to have
two ceremonies, one by a civil officer
and the other by a clergyman.
The first ceremony was performed
at once by Circuit Judge O'Day and
the other was performed later by a
clergyman.
The bride is the daughter Of Colonel
Augustus H. cambridge, a retired or
fcer of the regular army.