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Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1909-12-30

wings He drove them away, but they
surrounded him in ever narrowing cir
cles, thier number grew and grew,
they slapped his face with their wings,
and every movement of their Missed
the one word, "Scoundrel."
And suddenly the circle opened
What was this? The letter with the
black border stood in front Of him.
The double sheet opened and began
to compress, to break his breast No
help, no salvation? He wanted to cry
out: his weak groan was lost in the
joyous flappings of uncounted white
wings. In despair he looked up to the
picture She alone would plead for
him-she alone could save him. Z
The picture was no longer there. He
himself had removed it yesterday to
escape the everlasting reproach Of
those mournful eyes. With wild
cry he threw himself against the
blackboard letter.
In the editorial rooms the night
force had heard the shrek. They
fastened into Aledjev's room. They
found him atop Of heap OF letters,
his face distorted with horror. A few
weak signs Of life remained in him.
They laid him on the couch. Everyone
had picked up instinctively one of the
letters The solemn silence around
the dying man was broken by a sub
dued whisper. As they looked at the
letter each one pronounced In an I'm.
dertone the one word. "Scoundrel.' =
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1909-12-30
FOR SALE.

Black hulless seed barley. Send 2
cent stamp for sample and price. Ell
ling Erickson, Argyle, MINI. RE-. 2tp.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1909-11-10
is PERFECT FENCING MATERIAL.
Species ef Cacti Form Hedges Prac.
ticaIly lmpenetrabIe.

The hedges which We ordinarily see
bordering country estates are planted
Tor their ornamental and beautifying
erect, and not as a substitute for fenc-
ing material, but in the extreme south
western part of the United States
there are many hedges which serve
primarily this latter purpose. Various
species OF cacti, such as the priclily
pear, are used by ranchmen to inclose
cattle ranges in those arid regions,
and these hedges are practically i'm.
penetrable. Wild animals are thus
eHectually prevented from attacking
the nerds and flOcks, and a supply of
fodder may always be obtained by
burning off the spines from the tender
young shoots of the cactus.
Remains Of hedges Is feet in height
are to be seen near the locations of
the old missions in southern Califor.
ma, where they once served as forti-
ncations to protect the little settle!
ments. Instead of fences the Mexicans
use what is known as the organ cac-
tus. When stakes of this plant are set
IN the earth they readily take root,
and soon present formidable barrier
or thorns.--Harper's Weekly.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1909-11-10
SUFFER AND DIE IN A WRECK
Fishermen Have Terrible Experience,
off Coast of Iceland.

terrible tale of shipwreck was
told by the nine survivors of the crew
or IL of the Grimsby trawler Wash.
1ngton, which was wrecked on the
coast or Iceland on December 33. The
men reached Leith recently, their
hands and feet still showing signs OF
Ihelr sulferinGs during a blizzard. The
vessel was wrecked during a heavy
gaze on the rocks near Selvoyr; and
the only boat and two RATS were
washed away. Notwithstanding the
gigantic seas which swept over the
snip, the mate. Alma Kemp, seized
lifeline and endeavored to swim with
IL 10 the shore 200 yards away. The
attempt failed, however, and his ship.
mates had to haul him back to the
snip. So terrible had been his suffer.
lngs that he went mad and died within
half an hour. Then the second en-.
Elneer went mad, and as the tide rose
.he crew had 10 retreat to the wheel
mousse where they stood up to their
Walsts In water, holding the insane en-
elneer. When the tide receded they
round some food, but it was soaked in
salt water. When the darkness came
VI. the TIDE rose again and the vigil
or the crew through the long night
was terrible one, and before daylight
came two of the hands and the mad
engineer had been washed away. In
Inc morning the plight Of the ship
wrecked sailors was seen by the is
Ianders, and they were rescued by
means OF a line
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1909-11-10
Living Pictures.

Universal laziness, nihilism Of
ideas, the desire to get everything
without trouble, in lands that the gods
never traversad, have provoked living
pictures. Eclectic gentlemen have OBJ
served that the graceful and violent
exercise of the dance has measurably
developed the legs of women, while it
left their busts delicate, and that
women in costumes would have a
most harmonious beauty if they re-
mained calm. They are calm in the
new, evolution of the drama. In the
noise of a vague music which will
eventually be suppressed, spectators
seated before curtain and immov-
able women behind it look at one an
other patiently and silently like two
focks Of geese. Thalia now is dumb
and has quite forgotten her hymn in
praise of Bacchus. The end Of the
evolution will be that people Will go
to the theater to see nothing at al
know that 1t will be absolute perfec-
ton; but l do not like Perfection
Henri Pene du Bots.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1909-11-10
Greenwa,er Given Over To Coyotes

With the cessation of all work at
the Greenwater, Death valley, mine,
and Furnace Creek, California, hav e
been given over to the reign of the
coyotes. There is scarcely man to be
found in the entire district, and it is
considered extremely doubtful that the
Schwab company will ever resume
work at the mine, which was once pro-
nounced bonanza. 1t is asserted that
the ore bodies at the 1900 foot level
hold but scant encouragement for
further exploitation. There have been
rumors That the company expected to
sink to the 1000 foot level, but this is
now given little credence.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1909-11-10
A Peculiar Case

A most peculiar accident has come
to light as taking place at the prison
on the 29th of October A prisoner
James Bradford by name, slipped and
fell and landed on his coccyx bone and
Immediately was stricken with pecu-
liar form Of insanity. All of his facul-
ties appeared to have been deadened
and he continued in a condition of ex-
treme melanchoia. For several days
he was in this condition and an ex-
animation and commitment was made
which would result in his being sent to
the asylum in Reno. While he was
being prepared to be shipped to Reno
his attendants happened to lose their
hold upon him and he fell over back
wards, striking again upon the coccyx
bone and at once regained the lost
faculties and now he is as we'll and sane
as ever.-Carson News.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1909-11-10
Rescued Men Had EpOuJh OF Desert

Ed Blauher Of Pasadena and J. Rev
nolds of Grass Valley, California, who
lost themselves two weeks and ca used
expense and hardship to their neigh
bors to rescue them from death, and
who started another story of the terrors
of the desert to circulate throughout
the country, when they recovered from
the effects of eating lizards and suck
ing the juice out of the cacti, conclud-
ed that the ozone Of the Nevada south
land did not agree with their delicate
organisms and suddenly announced
that they had not lost any gold mines
and if there are any in the hills skirt
ing Death Valley they may stay there
FOR all we carc--we are going home to
our wives and the babies and chickens"
And everyone seems to think that is
Just where they should he; and thew
departed, hoping soon to reach orange
groves, bGchives and things. And no
me tried to delay their departure.
shyolite Herald
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1909-11-10
Cattle Prices SOarding

According to Clay, Robinson & Co.'S
Livestock Report prices of cattle are
soaring. The top of the cattle market
last week WAS $3.50, making new re-
cord 70: the month of October Bar
ring show cattle and in June, 1899,
when $3.50 was recor ded, this price, the
report says. was within 10 cents of the
highest figure ever reached in the open
market. In August, 1902, and December
1901, the summit was 50. There are
those who believe that 50 will be re-
corded for prime cornfed beeves and
that the top for Western range cattle is
yot to be seen.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1909-11-10

for keeps when he referred to flying
trips And one, the noblest of them,
all, is resting on the windswept i'll; in
writing up Il game of ball, he spoke of
one who hit the pill" Hard by the
wall, where roses bloom. and breezas
sway the clinging vines. that youth is
sleeping in his tomb. who used the
phrase, "along these lines" To day
the sexton yields his spade, and digs u
grave both deep and wide, where soon
the STRIPPING will be laid, who wrote
about 1.-The blushing bride. Western
Publisher.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1909-11-10

What has the country prOfited in the
material sense by reason of this condi-
tion? A few have profited. The man
who works for salary and whose in
come is thus not within his own control
il the greatest sufferer from this situa-
ton for, while his wages have been
increased they have not increased in
proportion to the cost of living In
addition to the foregoing the price of
fuel has materially increased Oil has
gone up. Rents are much higher. The
dollar of 1909 will not go more than
half as far as did the dollar of 1896, SO
that ont of the countrys prosperity the
wage Garner has not benefited to the
extent he should, his condition if no
worse, is no better than it was a decade
ago whereas it should have materially
improved. IF Mr.. Taft in. his tour of
defense of the tariff bill can SUCCESS
fully explain to the people way
aronnd this condition of affairs his
time will not be wasted. Is IL fifty
cent dollar the total benefit of twelve
years of republican aImi nistration IF
our National afAirs.-The National
Monthly.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1909-11-10
Subject Was Too Honest.

A prest1digitator, in the course of an
exhibition in New York recently, had
one of the audience select one card
from a pack and then he handed q
sheet Of paper to another spectator, 4
timid-looking blonde man. The pro-
lessor, who did not see the card, an
nouDced that after it had been re-
turned to the pack the description of
1t would be found written on the pa
per. The card was the eight Of hearts.
1t was taken out by the professor. els
that 1.-THE eight Of hearts?" asked
the professor. That's all right" an
swered the timiH-;"nring mar Put he
was very con3cian':ous n,a,. and
later he insisted on telling the audi
ence that the professor had written on
the paper, please say That's all
right"
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1909-11-10
WEDNESDAY. NOVEMBER 10. 1909
REPUBLICAN 50-CENT DOLLARS

Running away from the fifty cent
dollar We seem t. have gone headlong
into it. If William j. Bryans financial
views of 1896 threatened to cut the
purchasing value of dollar down to
fifty cents, the republican policy since
that time has III reality accomplished
the cut. In 1896 the cost per pound of
the necessities Of life was 49.1 per cent
less than it is today. For example:
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1909-11-10
For Sale by S. Jacobs Co.
Elko, Nevada

In Ihr district Court OF the Fourth Judicial
District OF the State of Nevada, in
aud for the County Of Elko
ln the matter Of the estate OF j. d. Abel de.
ceased.
NOTICE appointing time for Probate Of WIN
document, purporting to he the last Will
anu Testament or j. ID. Abel, deceased having
on the 9Th day OF November A. D., 1909, come
lnlo possession OF Said District Court, and a
petition for the probate thereof, and for the
issuance or letters Testamentary to Johl,
said Court ~ ~ ~ Vi
NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN, That Tuesday,
the 18th day ofNovembcr, 4. D. 1909 atten O'clock
a. M OF said day. ut tie Court Room OF said
Go4rt, at the town OF Elko, in the County OF
EIHo BE- and the same is. hereby appointed
tlme Tor proving SAID will and hearing said
Application when and where any person inter
ESQ est may appear and con test the said will
ana may hle objections in writing to the grant
tloner. W. po'-
A. @. DAWLEY
,,,, Clerk.
lSeali by L, O. HENDERSON
D,toa >ro,.o, $780, Dep.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1909-11-10
The Newspaper Graveyard

Beneath the stones they swectly
lcop, the humble toilers of the press,
10 more to sorrow or to weep, no more
D labor in distress. Here lies u youth
lpon whose tomb the tear of pity often
lrops; we had to send him to his doom,
BECAUSE he wrote of bumper crops
Gere sleeps the golden years away the
arrest Of the human tribe; we slew him
t the break Of day, because he called
, imself ''ye scribe" Beneath that yew
mother sleeps, who did his work with
Milling lips, we had to put him out
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1909-11-10
lSeall

Dated November 5th, 1909.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1909-12-18
Personal Notes.

Branchville, Dec. 16.-Special
F. M. George, of Augusta, spen,
several days in town last week as
the guest Of Mr. and Mrs. j. M,
Tucker. Mr.. George had not visit,
ed Branchville before In several
months anI his friends were glad
to see him again.
w. O Warren spent several days
in Columbia last week, where he
went to attend to some important
business.
Miss Addie Glover, of Aiken, spent
last Sun.ay in town as the guest OF
Miss Elmira Harden.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wade Foster, OF
Denmark, visited relatives and
friends in town last week.
]. r. Lyon, Of Sumter. arrived
in town last week to make prepara-
tions for the grand auction sale OF
lots that will be conducted here next
Tuesday. Mr. Lyon has had con-
siderable experience in real estate
deals anl in all probability Will
make a success in this one.
Miss Georgia Smoak, of Greensbo'
TO, N c., visited relatives and friends
in town last week. Her many friends
were glad to see her again.
John Martin Rushton, of BENEFITS
Vile, is spending some time in town
as tn guest of his sister, Mrs. B. X
Minus.
Miss Estelle Carter has left for
her home in Colum bia, after hav-
ing spent several days in town visit
ing relatives and friends.
A. S. 5abiu, If the firm Of SabiI
& Morrison, returned this week from
Chattanooga, Tenn, where he spent
several days last week on business
While away Mr.. Sabin purchased
new locomotive for logging purpos'
es. On his return Mr.. Sabin joined
Mrs. Sabin in Spartanbur2, where she
ha been visiting for several days
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1909-12-18
COTTON MARKET.
New York Futures.

ton, when here, AMI it is very SIM
pie If any one would just take time
to read the instructions furnished
on the cards distributed.
This alarm was not received at
headquarters from the college, but
rung in from box at the corner Of
East Russell and Railroad avenue.
quite distance from the college,
which caused some delay in the ar
rival of the department. When we
arrive on the grounds which was
very promptly, after receiving the
alarm, We found that the authori-
ties at the college had allowed the
use Of pipe wrenches to open and
close hydrants to such an extent that
the regulation hydrant wrench usel
by the fire department to turn on
water was ABSOLUTELY useless ani fur
ther time was lost after hose was
laid in getting water. This fact in
my opinion accounts for the failure
Of President Miller to get water
when he laii the hose into the house
after discovering the fire. They were
either hunting for a pipe wrench
or when they tried to turn on the
water dill not open the hydrant full
ly, because since this fire have
figured out what the water pressure
should be at that level. with simply
gravity pressure on mains. and he
should have had at least 10 poun is
at the pipe.
II have learned from President
Miller since the fire that the fire
squad at the college had had no prac-
tic during this term and that the
students hal not been instructed in
the use of fire eXtinguishers re
| Gently installed in tie various build
ings He had 500 feet Of good hose
AMI about ten extin uishers on the
| grounds. bat it seems that there was
no fire drills or preparation to pro-
tect property should fire occur, an !
this is absolutely essential owing t.
the distance to be covered by the
city Ere department before they can
get to work"
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1909-12-18
WINS STATE CORN PRIZE.
Mr.. James NJ. Moss, OF Cameron, a
Model Farmer.

Mr.. James M. Moss, who lives in
the Cameron section, was awarded
the first prize of $500 by the State
corn contest commission, which met
few days ago. His yield was 50O.5
bushels on five acres. He made
1872 points out of the possible 100.
In speaking of Mr.. Moss the St. Mat.
thews correspondent of The News
and Courier says:
"Mr. Moss is an illustration Of
the fact that it is the man behind
the gun that counts. His present
plantation, which is acknowledged
to be one Of the most fertile and
productive in the entire State, and
which included the land on which
the corn was planted, was acknowl-
edged to be one of the poorest plan
tations in this section when Mr.. Moss
purchased it years ago. The fer
tility of this land Is due to the fact
that he uses quantities Of home
made compost and rotates his crops.
His farm Is also thoroughly drain
ed by underground tiling. and Is now
a garden spot and in every sense
of the word 8 model farm. He not
only raises all of his supplies, but
derives a handsome profit from the
sale of asparagus, corn, wheat, oats
and hay, cotton and also hogs, sheep
and cattle.
MIR. Moss Is one of the few farm
ers who keep a detailed book &C.
count Of the cost OF every crop he
raises. There is a big deeend In
various sections for his seed oats,
cotton seed, and seed of other OF
his farm crops. Mr.. Moss Is now a
man of considerable means. He has
a large family Of boys and girls, to
whom he has given the very best
college eiucations; all of which goes
to prove that with the right man
farm life in South Carolina is not
only most Independent life, but
also a most remunerative one"
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1909-12-18
WHISKEY BIDS OPENED.
Some One Hundred Bids Were
Filed With Board.

The county dispensary board
Wednesday opened the bids for the
sale of the whiskey which still is
on hand at the county dispensary
warehouse. There were about 100
bids, ranging all the way from the
smallest amounts which would be
disposed of to bids by persons de-
slrlng barrel lots. The amount biz
for will not clear the stock now on
hand and it will be necessary to ad-
vertise for bids again and hold
another sale. The stock on hand
before the sale was about $1,000
worth Of whiskey AM the bids will
not reduce the stock over S2,50U
or $4,000.
The law required that the bils
De made out in triplicate and that
copy be fi!eL at the Office Of the
county auditor, county clerk or court
ana the dispensary board. A mum
ger of the bilders failed to comply
with these rules, thereby debarrlng
themselves from a chance to pur-
chase.
Some of the bidders were too
anxious to procure their speciaI
brand and offered prices which were
above the regular retail prices dur
ing the days Of the dispensary.
1t will be a few days before the
business of the bidding will be all
completed, as this time will be tax
en- up in placing the highest bidders
at the top OF the list and filling or
ers in this manner, then the boar.
can determine how much stock will
remain on hand. All the bids re
ceived were from this county.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1909-12-18
Happily Married,

Mr.. R. H. Griffin, Of Spartan burg,
and Miss Chivalette. daughter OF Col
A. w. Tharin, were happily married
at the home of the brides sister,
Mrs. E. S. Bruner, on Wednesday
evening, the Rev. L. P. AcGee Of
hcitaing. The groom is success
full young business man of Spartan
burg, and the bride is one Of Or
angeburg's handsomest and most
charming young ladies. The home
where the marriage was celebrate
was handsomely decorated in green
and white. The young couple have
gone on a bridal tour to Florida.
After that is over they will take up
their residence In Spartanburg. The
best wishes Of many friends accom-
pany the happy young couple.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1909-12-18
Make Their Report.

The final meeting OF the commits
sioners In the matter of the pro-
posed annexation of a part of Berk.
eley county to Orangeburg county
was held Wednesday at Eutawville
in Berkeley county. The four COM
missioners. r. H. Moss and G.. NJ.
Norris for Orangeburg county and
I. l.. Conner ami j. S. White for
Berkeley county, were all present
and the final report was made anG
sent to Governor Ansel. The plat
Of the area desiring to join Orange
burg county made by the official
surveyors, T. C. Handy Of Colum-
bia and F. W. Frederick of Rowes-
Vile. was accepted and it was found
that all constitutional requirements
were met with. The report seht to
the governor was unanimously &C
cepte' by the commissioner and the
election will doubtless be ordered by
the governor at an early date.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1909-12-18
Has Been Brought Here.

Mr.. William Punches has brought
his little boy, who was kicke1 in
the head some time ago by horse,
to this city for treatment. The lit
tie boy has been at the Columbia
hospital since the unfortunate ac-
ci ent and IS getting some better.
While here he will be entertained 1T
Mrs. Y. Smiths home on Glover
street and will be in charge Of A
traine' nurse. Dr.. l.. c. Shecut will
give him all the medical attention
he needs. We nope the little EEL
low will suon be we'll.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1909-12-18
Bazaar a Success.

The bazaar hell by the ladies' Of
the Brnchville Methodist church last
week w"s greet success This was
the annual event of the kind and
"'"s "onsi ere by every ore to bn
the best one ever hell in Branch
Vile. The net proceeds IF the sale
# the goo amonnte1 tc s351. AZ.
Wis money will be used in return.
ishing the parsonage. Everything
YVES arrange most tastefully in the
town hall. What would the church
do If 1t was not for the good wo-
men in It?
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1909-12-18
- d :AL.icc to Farmers.

Senator Smith gives the f'rmers
go advice when he tells them net
% increase tie acreage OF cotton
next year, but to plant grain all
rrnvi' e those things wheTewit:: they
can live at hcme. It Is to be hoped
that the farmers will profit by the
lesson this years experience has
taught.
The Prescott daily news., 1909-12-31
City Market and Bakery
 PHONE 1S3.
Local News

The News wishes all of its readers a most Happy N W Year.
 O. H. Helbig and H. E. Bemis returned today from trip to St. Louis.
 Marriage license were issusd yesterday to Mir. E. B. Hughes and Miss Bertha Smith, of Oka- Iona.
 s. J. Gentry, of Mt. Moriah, passed through Prescott today en route to Houston, Texas, to attend a business college there.
 Elder w. T. Cochran, of Dal- las, Texas, will preach at the Christian church next Sunday morning and night. A full at tendance is invited.
 Lee Montgomery has decide d to remain with J. B. Jordan the coming year, notice having been made that he contemplated a charge the first of the year.
 Mrs. Jno. A. Davis will be hostess to party of friends at the Crescent Box Ball Alley to- night from s to 10 o'clock, hav- ing leased the place for these hours.
 Prof. Sumner and Mme. Els telle, Palmist. For three days longer will remain located with Mrs. Joe Harrell. Your past, present and future life revealed. Test readings free. They will read for private parties or en- tertainments.' Phone 49. Open Sunday.