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Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1909-10-01

President Taft's : p endorsement q
Senator Aldrich in his Boston speecl
has excited q good. deal of adverse
comment, and is very apt to prove ;
heavy load for his party tocarry in th'
campaign next fall. IF Aldrichisn
stands for anything good for the
common! people of this country, it has
yet 20 show itself. AS the people now
understand it. Aldrichism stands for
everything vicious in American politics
and it will take more than the endorse
ment of President Taft to make the
people believe otherwise. AS an indica-
tion of how widespread the opposition
to Aldrichism is, we quote the following
from a Pennsylvania paper:
President Taft's addition of Aldrich
to his political luggage, to be carried
over many thousands of miles during
the next few weeks, is likely to he Il
more sever strain'on the big mar than
he figured upon. 1t was hard enough
for him to act It's ~'apologist-in chief of
the republican party for the outrageous
tariff bill which has made this extraor-
binary trip necessary. BY deliberately
picking up with it the issue of Aid
richism, the hardship of his endeavor
has been materially increased.
Those republicans who keep their ears
to the ground, that they may hear the
murmur of that public sentiment which
is most to be feared. or courted, of all
political forces. were hoping against
hope that Aldrich and Cannon might
not be dragged into the arena. In Il
few words, all their fond hopes have
been blasted. Aldrich is decidedly in
it. Taft's i~ll-adyised praise of the mar
who has done more evil to his country
and to his party than almost any man
now living, has raised an issue which
the president may live to regret with
bitterness of-sonl.
He is going to the west, where the
name of Aldrich is abhorred of all clear
men. without regard to party ~afiliation
and he is going there with the record o
endorsing and praising Aldrich, ever
after being, rs the country was givcl
to understand, a victim of that I'M
scrupulous politician. There is onl
one' thing to be CLEANED from the re
markable utterances at the Boston tie
party" That is, that Taft accept
Aldrichism as an intergral part q
re~publicanism. This simplifes matter
very much, so far as the general situG
ton is concerned. 1t leaves no excus
for honest believers in honesty i
politics to linger longer in the rcpubl
can camp. 1t remove the last yestig
of responsibility from the republica
patty, and the last shred of hope frol
the hearts of those who looked f
better things from Taft.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1909-10-01
FOOD PRODUCTS AND
HIGH PRICES

To people wise in their day and
generation" criticism Of men and
things among them is Of more value
than praise or Boosting. and so We take
IL that tho warning uttered by James j.
Hill, chairman Of the Great Northern
board Of directors an experienced rail.
way man, In his speech before tho
bankers in Chicago can DC made Of
ON service TO the community. because
there is always II question ~ to how
long this nation may continne to secure
the abundance Of food products it has
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1909-10-01
Surveyor Nearly EleclrOcuted

Thomas Godfrey, "a ,.hainman en-.
ploycd by Surveyor l.. +. Clar. met
with II very unusual and painful ac-
cidcnt yesterday while in the discharge
Of his duties near Central.
Godfrey and Clar were surveying the
January claim and had Il steel tape
stretched over 100 feet of ground. God.
frey was running the tape when tho
end dragging caught ON Il sagcbrush and
Inc gave II Il jerk to release il. The tame
happened to bc directly under one of
the big transmission wires of the power
company, and when the obstinate end
was freed from the brush it shot
straight into the air and struck tho
electric wire. The contact lasted but
an instant and when the two came to-.
gcthcr there was Il buzzing sound as
though a huge bee had passed over
head. Clar was sornc distance away.
with his back toward Godfrey, and
hearing the noise and believing Il to bc
l bee he turned and called to his assist.
ant; Did you get stung9"
"Stungr" asked Godfrey. Eyes. some"
and he held mp his two badly blistcrcd
hands.
The s0lcs Of his feet were also burn.
ed. and upon investigation they were
found to DO scorchcd. II did not take
Godfrey long 10 realize that he had
almost been c~lcctrOcutcd and hc c,ns
sidcrs that he had Il most miraculous
escape and m experience that few
would care To have Manhattan Mail.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1909-10-01
And Now Beware OF Germ Carriers"

Recently the papers have had more
or less to say concerning tho case of
Mary Mallon. who, during several years,
has been qu%arantincd Ia New York. on
the ground that she IL II germ carrier"
The woman is perfectly well. hut It II
claimed that she disscminatcs the
germs Of typhoid wherever she gocs.
from II private stock which she con.
stantly Keeps concealed about her
system. II has been supposed that her
case is unique. but IL appears that it is
not: there arc numbers Of such germ
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1909-10-01
BORN

HuNTER-ln Elko, Nevada. September
%. 1903, to the wife Of George Hunter,
u son.
EAGER-ln Elko. Nevada. September
2S, 1909, To the wife of Charles Eager.
Il daughter.
TREMEwAN-ln Elko. Nevada. Scptcm-
her ~, t. the wife of Sidney Ire
mewan, Il daughter.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1909-10-01
Judge Murphy Very III

Judge Murphy is waging the battle of
his life now with Il severe attack of
pneumonia and all that medical skill
can do is being done to relieve him.
Word from his bedside today where
loving relatives and friends are watch
ing the doughty old warriors fight for
life are not encouraging. THE sympathy
and prayers of the community are with
him in the battle. The state can ill
afford to lose such mcn.-Appeal.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1909-10-01

Democratic votes. They now extend to
the new tariff law. which brings the
whole matter back to the people ut the
polls in 1910. fractional differences
make the great middle west the battle
ground in the congressional elections
next year.-Pennsylvania Grit.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1909-10-01
Worlds Oldest lIfeboat.

The oldest llfcboat in the world IS
at Redcar. England. She was one Of
the first built By Grcathead, and IN
her active service OF Gt years was
used IN save 200 lives.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1909-10-01
MARRIED

JoNES-PECK-A AT the Episcopal church
Elko, Nevada, September 30, 1909. by
Rev. Percival s. Smithc, Mr.. Roy
Jones of Lamoillc valley to Miss
Leslie Peck of White Rock.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1909-10-01

a week or two ago an attendant at
one OF the big thcntors Oh the Paris
bo'ucvards found IL fine pear necklace
which she handed over to the box.
GflIce. One of the spectators. q lady.
saw the wOmnr pick up the necklace.
and went to The bOX.ofiicc and claimed
1t as her own. TO mark her apprc.
citation uf the attendants honesty she
gave her 20 francs. The next day,
however. he real uwnur nf tho neck.
lace presented herself at ;hc thcatcr to
max" Inquiries. On hearing what had
occurred she burst into u ,augh. and
explained that the pearls were but Imi.
taiion. and had cos her IL francs only.
So The smart lady" loses at least
eight francs Oh the transaction.
Irish VII.
a gentleman. sccIug Patrick digging
In the ground. stopped to inquire:
What are you digging out that hole
for. Pat?" Sure" replied Pat. with
n grin. I'm diggin' out the dirt All
lawn the hole 10 look after Itself
sOir."
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1909-10-01
TAFT'S ENDORSEMENT

d. OF ALDRICl
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1909-10-01

Entered at the EiKo postonlce for transmission
through thc'mAils as seco' d-class matter.
The daily Alaskan., 1909-08-27

will do much to develop this rich re- sion which has hitherto been handt' capped by the lack of adequate trans portation facilities. Now that 1t has been demonstrated that the White and Donjek rivers are passable for light draught steamers doubtless many prOspeetors will be attracted to the Kluane district.
 The Kluane country is not tribut- ary to Haines. but its development will help Haines for the reason that the Kluane country will be tapped by the railroad which will some day run from Haines to the interior, and that the railroad will be hastened by the upbuildlng and settlement of the country which intervenes between Haines and the Tanana,-Haines Pic neer Press.
The daily Alaskan., 1909-08-27
GOVERNED roo MUCH.

love the sun and the gentle breeze, and the brook that winds through the pleasant vale; and love the birds. and I love the trees. and I'm always glad when I'm out of jail. We are governed now by so many laws that liberty's dead. and we've heard its knell. and the wise man carries a set of saws, to cut lis way from a prison cell. The grocer walls from a dungeon deep for he sold an egg that was out of date: the bakers fetters won't let him sleep, a loaf of his bread was under weight, The butcher beats at his prison door. and fills the air with his doletul moan: they'll cut off his head when the night Is OCT, for he sold steak that was mostly bone.
 The mIlkman's there in the prison yard aud the jailors !log him and make him jump: 1t seems to me that his fate is hard, though he did draw from the old home pump. A sickly weed. that was lank and thin, em. bellished my lot, at the edge of town. and the peelers naboed me and ran me In. because I neglected to cut 1t down. dropped can as I crossed the park. and that is crime that's against the law; so they shut me up In a dungeon dark. with It's rusty chains and its mOldy straw. love the brook and the burbling breez, and I'm rather mashed on the howlin
 gale: and I'm fond of robins and bumblebees, and I'm always glad when I'm out of jail.-walt Mason.
The daily Alaskan., 1909-08-27

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The daily Alaskan., 1909-08-27
Truth Telling.

Pa" said little George when his father attempted to carve the Sunday duck. q can't tell n lie. dulled the carving knife"
 My son." said Georges father after looking gravely at him for a few min utes, "I am glad to forgive you. Let me explain why l forgive you. It Is because you have not tried to deceive me. You have told the truth. There fore you shall not suffer punishment. wish to have you realize that 1t is always best to tell the truth. You see how easy 1t Is, If you had lied to me about having dulled the knife 1t would have been very hard for you to keep from letting us find out the truth-in- Geed. we should have found 1t out sooner or later--and then you would have been punished. Thus you would have been made very unhappy In addi- tioa to having been compelled to in vent lot of falsehoods, which would have been very hard work. A liar al- ways cseatcs trouble and sorrow for himself Remember that. How did you happSu to dull the knife?"
 "I was S.yln' to whittle on one of the limbs of thSt tree you had set out in the back Sasd cause It's got q nice prong for si!ngShot"
 George, you come into the attic with me! By .hunasr, I'll teach you not to cut limhg from trees that I've paid good monsy to bave plantedF'- Chicago Record Herald. ers
The daily Alaskan., 1909-08-27
stoo REWARD, sroO.

The readers of this paper will be pleased to learn that there Is at least one dreaded disease that science has been able to cure in all its stages, aud that is Catarrh. Halls catarrh Cure is the only positive cure known to the medical fraternity. Catarrh being a constitutional disease, re- quires constitutional treatment Halls Catarrh Cure is taken intern ally, acting directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces of the system, thereby destroying the foundation of the disease, and giving the patient strength by building up the constih- ton and assisting nature in doing its work. The proprietors offer One Hu 6red Dollars for any case that 1t fails to cure. Send for list of testimonials, Address: F. J. CHENEY & Co,
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 Sold by Druggists, 75c.
 Take Halls Family Pills for con stlpation.
The daily Alaskan., 1909-08-27
HENRY sHATTucK IS NO FIT MAN FOR CLERK OF COURTS.

If our courts are to be respected, If they are to exercise that influence which is their proper perogatiye. 1t is highly essentional that the officials of the court possess the confidence of the community. And indeed, lack oI confidence in the courts goes far towards defeating the simplest ends Of justice.
 For this reason and for this reason alone 1t win be well If Judge Thomas Lyons removes Henry Shattuck of Juneau from the position of clerk of the court for the First division. As long as Henry Shattuck Is retained in his present position confidence in the integrity of the court cannot but be impaired.
 Some public officials are allowed a certain latitude in their political ae- tIvities. But the people of the United Ststes-and Alaska-haye always in. sisted that tho courts be kept as free as possible from political bias or utilization. In the case of Henry Sha tuck, however, we see an official of the United States courts so zealous-- not in his official duties, but in aid ing a certain faction that he becomes imbroIled in Q dlsgraceful rough and tumble fight and is indicted by the srand jury for interfering with a peace officer in the performance of his duties.
 The people of the First judicial district have the right to demand the removal of shattuck:-andu unless he IS removed. the court which sustains such an official must forfeit the res pect and esteem of the people. Judge Lyons Is hardly to blame for Shat tuck's i'll advised actions. but Judge Lyons and Judge Lyons alone will be to blame If Shattuck Is longer al lowed to prostitute the power he re, presents.
The daily Alaskan., 1909-08-27

Judge J. B. Lindsey, the noted kids jedge" and reformer from the Centennial State, declares that Den yer owes it's salvation to woman's sui trage. Washington suffragists have seized upon this statement and will make it their slogan in their coming campaign for the ballot, in view of the many scandals that have come to light in politics in the state recently Judge Lindsey says that women will stand up for the clean only and that they know how to scratch the ballot, In fact. he attributes his election to the bench to the women's votes al most entirely, saying that he has al ways been opposed by "the interests" in Denver.-Exchange.
The daily Alaskan., 1909-08-27

When alrship races become poppl' arized and when vast throngs of peo' ple stand "rubberlng" in the air the business of the pick.pocket will un' dergo a decided revival.
The daily Alaskan., 1909-08-27

Blessed is the man that walketh rot in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners TOT sitteth in the seat of the scornful Psalms, Chapter 1.1.
The daily Alaskan., 1909-08-27

Gloomy Gus o'Brien should apply for the position left vacant by the sudden demise of the editor of the Panama News.
The daily Alaskan., 1909-08-27
A NEW DISTRICT OPENED.

The success ot the steamer La France in shaving Lake Kluane can be reached by going ap 'ee White River to the pontek and the pOnjek river to the lake
The daily Alaskan., 1909-08-27
Alaska Is entitled to home rule.
Boost for your home town,

You can spend a pleasant half hour In a game of Pool or English Bill lIards. The Board of Trade has the best tables in skagway. Drop in,- we'll be glad to SC you.
The daily Alaskan., 1909-08-27

The newspapers are trying hard to make 1t appear that orville Wright is high flyer" in more ways than one.
The daily Alaskan., 1909-08-27

When on your way home drop into the Board of Trade and take with 70 some bottled beer. It's always nice and cold,-we keep 1t on ice.
The daily Alaskan., 1909-08-27
CLOUDY AND WINDY

The result of the, observation taken at Moore wharf at midnight, Aug, 26. 1909, Is as follows Temperature time obsorvat'n 55 above Max.temp, preceding 24hours TO above Min. !" !" [" 5S above Mean :" 6l above
 Barometer 29 IS. Cloudy, south wind
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-12-03
VALDOSTA FARMERS IN
A PROSPEROUS CONDITION

VAL4DOSTA, Ga. Dec. las Christmas
approaches, evidences are multiplying 10
show this to be the most prosperous
season that has come to this section OF
Georgia in a number of years. ...f..
The rich harvest gathered in by the
farmers has contributed more to these
conditions than any other one thing.
There has been a great corn crop gath
cred throughout the territory surround
ing Valdosta, and while the cotton crop
probably has not been above an aver
age yield. the good prices which nave
prevailed have more than offset any
shortage in the crop. -.Ha.
The splendid success of the farmers
this year has caused this greatest of all
industries to come into it's own. As a
result there will be hundreds OF new
farms opened up and farm homes built
Real estate men here say that farm lands
are in greater demand than they nave
ever been before Most of those seeking
farm lands want small places, very rev
of them wanting more than one-horse
or two-horse farm.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-12-03
Counsel MCElreath
Makes Statement

Mr.. McEachern, who is a member of the
general council of Atlanta, was informed
of the Barlow grand jury action by The
Journal He and Mr.. Dobbs Immediately
began the preparation of statement for
publication which they will furnish the
press later.
The Industrial Life and Health In
surance company OF Atlanta, has Its on
ces In the Austell building.
Mr. walter McElreath, counsel for the
connanv. made the following statement
to The Journal:
81 do not care at the present time, to
enter into all the details and circum-
stances connected with the means by
which the indictments in these cases were
procured. The trouble at Cartersville Is
traceabie to the fact that, some Tune
ago, the company found it necessary to
discharge an agent who had represented
the company at that place for several
years The particular trouble In this case
arose out of a settlement of a little $20
claim. with the settlement of which Mr..
McEachern had nothing to do and never
heard of II until long after 1t was done.
The company was not advised of any dis
satisfaction about the matter until the
indictments were found, as no demand, or
notice of any sort, was made on the com
pany or it's officers. Indictments are
found on ex parte evidence. A complete
and thorough investigation of the cases
demonstrates that there is nothing in
the indictments, which will fully ap-
pear upon the trial of the cases"
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-12-03
PHYSICIAN IS KILLED
BY BROTHER-IN-LAW

FOREST, Miss, Nov. 90-News reach
ed here today that DR.. Clay Henderson.
a prominent physician of Leak county,
was shot and killed last night by Bel
Hudson, his brother-in-law, near Zion.
20 miles north of here. The killing occur
red at the home of Hudson, but details
OF the tragedy are not known.
DR.. Henderson is the fourth of hve
brothers to meet tragic death. few
years ago DR.. Tom Henderson was shot
and killed by a man named Morehead,
near Zion. A short time afterwards ar
other brother was mortally wounded by
the accidental discharge of revolver.
About a year ago third brother dled
as a result of swallowing carbolic acid
by mistake.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-12-03
ACCIDENTAL DISCHARGE OF
GUN INJURIES PHYSICIAN

SANDERsvILLE. Ga, Dec. 1.-Dr. G.
w. Malone, with his wife, was driving
down Smith street about noon yester-
day when he saw two boys coming across
the school campus with a gun held very
carelessIy. He called to them to be care
full not to point the gun in their direc-
ton. but hardly had the words been
spoken when the gun was discharged,
and the load of shot struck him full in
the face.
Fortunately, the gun was % parlor
rifle, and was loaded with shot, but 81
shot penetrated the skin. and had to be
removed at DR.. Rawlings sanitaTium.
The boys in the case were Earle Hodg-
es and Fred Campbell, lads of only IL or
IS years. The firing Of the gun is sup
posed to have been purely accidental.
caused by careless handling.
While DR.. Malone's injury is very pain
full it is not serious. and he is being
congratulated by his friends on his mar
row escape.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-12-03
u. S. CONTINUESTO
PROBE SUGAR FRAUD

NEW YORK. Dec. LIN the trial of
James r. Bendernagel. Oliver Splitter and
four other former employees OF the Ameri-
can Sugar Refining company. charged
with conspiracy 10 defraud, there were
Indications today that the government
counsel intended to probe deep into the
occurrences during series OF years on
and about the Williamsburg sugar docks.
Further evidence to support the prOsecu-
tons charges that men in the sugar
company's employ had been systematical-
" defrauding the government out OF du-
ties on sugar was presented today
Andrew ]. Mallen. who testified yester-
day that he had seen Bsndernagel pay
cash to the men Of the uniform OF the
customs service. was today asked il the
custom Of marking on the envelopes con-
tanning the pay OF some Of the accused
xeixhers a smaller amount than the en-
veIopes really contained did not follow
a strike in which a private settlement
was made with these men on the basis Of
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-12-03
REV. ALEX w. BEALER
GOES TO MURFREESBoRo

Rev. Alex w Bealer. who for many
wears was one of the valued members OF
The Journal staff, but of late years has
teen a wAll-known Baptist preacher, has
resigned his charge at Townsville and
has accepted the passionate Of the First
Baptist church at Murfreesboro, Tenn,
whence he goes Immediately.
Mr.. Bealer was a resident OF Atlanta
for 80 years. and is known to thousands
Of persons in this city For ten years he
was a reporter for The Journal. Later he
was pastor of the Fifth Baptist church
in this city, going from here to Carriers
Vile and thence to Thomasville, where
he has been pastor of the First church
for six years and a half
He will continue to contribute articles
To The Journal from time to time.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-12-03
rs BURNED TO DEATH
BY REJECTED SUITOR

TAMPA. Fla, Nov. 30.-Marie Acosta,
Young Cuban widow, died here We'd
hesday afternoon from frightful burns In
ficted upon her by a rejected sutton.
Miguel Gomez is under arrest.
Before she died, the young woman
charged Gomez with having set her afre
She declared that she had rejected Go
meg suit and that with two confeder-
ates he forcibly entered her home In
West Tampa. last night. She was pound.
band and foot Then the men saturated
her clothing with gasoline, and touched
a lighted match to her.
The unfortunate woman was found to-
day. frightfully burned from head to
foot. and she died at p. m, after max
ing a statment to the police. She did not
racoonize the men who were with Gomez
ana who aided him in perpetuating the
awful crime.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-12-03
SEVEN FEET OF SNOW is
REPORTED IN NEW MEXICO

Ell, PAso, Texas, Nov. 29.-Seven feet
of snow is reported at Dawson, n. M,
today. and the fall throughout New Mex
leo generally yesterday and last night
is worth thousands of dollars TO sheep
men and cattlemen.
Trains on the Chicago, Rock Island ana
Pacific railroad bound for I'll Paso are
reported snowbound near the Oklahora =
state line. Heavy snow has also fallen
at Dawson and Duran, N. NJ, and the
temperature has dropped perceptibly az
ri Paso. with promise of snow.
TOPEKA, Kansas, Nov. 29.-@Over 1000
telegraph poles and iseveral miles of
wire are down in western Kansas as a
result Of snow and sleet The storm
abated today. f