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Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1909-01-08
Vienna Bakery

Coffee and Lunch Room. Every day
fresh Bread, Cake and Pies. Coffee,
Chocolate, Milk served.
III MAIN ST. PHONE 0O5.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1909-01-08

New type faces, new paper stock
bring in your job printing.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1909-01-08

m % Moo" PRESIDENT s. @ ] a% everybody aS r appreciate. addressing the county ~
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1909-06-18
Life is a Funny Proposition After All

The following bit of pleasantly was
handed us late yesterday with request
for publication. Though somewhat
mnsty with age, it is still pretty good:
Man comes into this world without
his consent and against his will.
During his stay OH earth his time is
spent i'm one continuous round of con.
trarics and misunderstanding In his
infancy he is an angel; in his boyhOod
he is II devil in his manhood he is eve.
rything from lizard mp; in his duties
Inc is n dam fool: if ho raises family
he is n chump; if he raises check, he
is thief, and then the law raises hell
with him; if he is poor man, he is a
poor manager and has no sense; if he
81 rich he is dishonest but consid.
cred smart; if he is in politics. he
is II CRATER and crook. If he
is ont Of politics, you can't place
him ~ hc is IAN undesirable" citizen: if
he goes to church, he is sinner; il he
donates to foreign missions he does it
for show;if no doesn't, he is stingy and n
tight wad." When he first comes into
the world. everybody wants to kiss him;
before he goes out everybody wants to
kick him. If he dies young, there was
II great future before him; If he lives to
a ripe old age, ho is in the way, only
living to save funeral expenses.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1909-06-18
India Keeps Up Silver Demand

Trade in the East is still absorbing
silver. Indias demand goes on more
OF less steadily with the improvement
i'll agricultural conditions, ley which the
land owning class is enabled to store
up more of the supply Us one of the
forms in which surplus wealth is absorb
ed. This popularity of the Indian de-
mand reaches larger proportions when.
ever the economic condition improves to
the extent of swelling the incomes of
the wealthier natives. 1t is especially
SO, says the Wall Street Journal, in
agricultural districts where silver is
not the only commodity boarded, but
also becomes the means of ornamental
tion and display.
Recent statistics relating To the
amount of gold in the worlds stock in.
vites contrast with silver. The pro-
duction of silver since 1860 has been of.
fically estimated by such authorities rs
Soetbech and the United States Mint
Bureau. including the year 1907, ut II. 40
times that Of gold in fine ounces. Ap.
proxinately there have been produced
i'll the last % years 5000, O0O. 900 fine
ounces of silver and about 400. 600, O0O
ounces of gold.
On the question of the future of silver
prices, Il representative of the trade
expresses himself us adverse to the view
that quotations are likely to show much
advance. THE only thing that could
affect prices radically is the exhaustion
of our mines"
The American mines, especially North
American including Mexico and Canada
are replcnishing visible stocks. Any
thing like sign of mines being worked
out would easily send silver up 20 per
cent. But there are no such signs, and
progress of Mining in Mexico, on the
west coast especially, is calculated to
add still further to the output. Still the
absorbing capacity of the old world is
great, and no one can tell how much
more it will take, us economic progI ess
Is pushed to the point where the masses
of people can take to ornanentation
and get possession of Il surplus over and
above the bare necessities of existence
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1909-06-18
Americas Throne Room

The cabinet room in the white house
is Americas nearest approach to a
throne room. 1t is about the size of the
dining room in an average country house
ofthe colonial style. 1t is almost severely
simple. The coloring is green and white
white woodwork with olive green
burlaps on the walls.
The chairs of the president and his
nine cabinet ministers which surround
the long mahogony table in the center
of the room are covered with green
leather. The presidents differs only
from the others in that the back is n
tritle higher. On small metal plate
on the back of each chair is the title of
the holder AMI the date of his accession,
but not his name. On one side of the
cabinet table is fireplace, with very
high mantelpiece over it. On the
other is capacious leather-covered
divan. At one end of the table are
the sliding doors leading to the presi.
dents private office. At the other
three large French windows, looking
out across the white house grounds
toward Pennsylvania avenue. There
are leather-covercd arm chairs in the
corners. The room is practically with.
out decoration. A room more com.
pletely symbolizing republican simplicity
it would be difficult to imagine
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1909-06-18
Raneher Makes Strange Discovery

While engaged in levcling land last
week OH his ranch in Churchill county,
Commissioner L. S. Hartman un-
covered mute evidence Of IL desert
tragedy of long ago, SO long ago in fact,
that there is no old settler in the county
who can offer an explanation of the
presence of the various remnants of
the tragdy under the shifting heaps of
sand where it remained for an unknown
time to he uncovered by the industry of
Mr.. Hartman and his SONS, who each
year add new acreage to Mr. Harrimans
farm.
This article found consisted of charred
wagon wheels, guns, pistols. and other
paraphcrnalia, showing the ravagcs of
time. The charrcd wagon remains
would Indicate that early in the fiftics,
or possibly in the late fortics, few
wagons loaded with immigrants were
overwhelmed by Indians and after
being killed, the wagons were DESTROYED
by fire.
Tho type of guns found are char
acterstic of an early period, and mas.
much as many desert tragedies occurred
in this section in the curly days. more
than likely. Mr.. Hartman i'm uncover
ing these relics, has brought to light
the only evidence of IN Indian massacre
of u period that has passed down into
history when this section was portion
Of the wild wcst.-Reno Journal
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1909-06-18

Nevada Will Take The Lead

Chester Naramore, of the United
States Geological Survey, and whose
headquarters are in San Francisco,
spent last Sunday in Lovelock. He left
for the coast Sunday evening, having
been called to his headquarters on i'm.
portant business matters, but he ex-
! poets to return to the State soon and
resume his labors. that of gathering
data for the governmental statistics ON
the mineral production Of Nevada.
Mr.. NaramOre who is native-b born
Nevadan and who resided in Winnie
mnccO for several years, speaks very
! cncouragingly for the future of the
State. He has spent the past few
weeks i'll the camps in the eastern and
southern part of Nevada in an official
capacity and says the general tone and
conditions are exceptionally good con-
sidcring the panicky times. says the
LOvclOck Review.
IF the present activities continue, !"
said Mr.. Naramorc, there is no ques-
ton but what the mineral production
of the State particularly the gold, for
1909 will bc far in excess of 1908 If
conditions were normal throughout the
entire country and money plentiful for
opening up the mineral resources of
Nevada, there is no question hut what
the gold production of this State would
occupy the top of the column against
all other States when the final returns
are in.
THE work being done in the major
portion of the camps is along conserva-
tive lines and every effort is being made
to open up the different holdings in
judiciOus manner. If this policy is uni
versilly adopted AMI generally followed
there is little question rs to the ultimate
outcome of the State"
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1909-06-18

my good woman," said the learned
judge. you must give an answer in
tho fewest possible words of which you
are capable to the plain and simple
question whether, when you were
crossing the street with the baby OH
your arm, and the motor was coming
down on the right side and the dog
cart was trying to pass the motor car,
you saw tho plaintiff between the car.
riage and the dog cart or the motor
car and the dog cart, or whether and
when you saw him ut all. and whether
or not near the carriage. dog cart and
motor car. or either, or any two, and
which of them, respectively. or how It
WIS. The Pilgrim.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1909-06-18
Grand Officers

The grand lodges of the Knights of
Pythias, the Phythian Sisters and the
Eastern Star in session ut Carson last
week elected the following officers for
the ensuing year:
Grand officers Knights Pythias:
Supreme representatives., w. d.
Jones, n. +. Wilson, Reno: grand chan
cellor, w. w. Booth, Tonopah; grand
vice-chancellor. w. L. Samuels, Win
nemucca; grand prelate, T. l.. BeilaHI.
Sparks; grand keeper of records and
seal S. III. Rosenthal, Reno, grand
master of exchequer, Jonothan Doane,
Carson; grand master at arms, q, w.
Shaber, Sparks; grand inner guard, E.
p. Damn, Reno: grand outer guard, l.
p. Frazer, Rhyolite.
Grand officers Pythian Sisters.
Supreme representative, Catherine
Marsh: grand chief. Lefargo Jones;
grand senior, Minnie Chrisler, Louise
Gardner; grand manager, Maude
Brownfield; grand VI. of r. and c.,
Sallie Blackwell: grand NJ. of F., Belle
McFarlane; grand protector, Adah
Baker, Lille Stern; grand trnstee.
Hattie Jones.
Grand officers Order of Eeastern Star:
w. q. NJ, Josephine NJ. Gosse; w. G..
P, Harry Golding; A. &. NJ, Elizabeth
Talbot; y. G.. p. J. j. Owens; Secretary,
Anna NJ. Warden; treasurer, Josie
Davidson; conductress, Jennie Porter;
assistant conductress, Annie Mcpherson;
chaplain Hattie Powers: marshal,
Crete Arnett Crockett; Adah, Anna
Nesbit; Ruth. Laura Campbell, Esther
Eva Mackay, Martha; Oline Stewart;
Electa, Ada Keddie; warden, Ella
Wightman; sentinel, Fred Steiner:
organist, Annie Steiner
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1909-06-18
Women Who Are Envied,

Those attractive women who arr
lovely In face, form nnd temper are
the envy Of many, who might hc like
them. a weak, sickly woman will
bc nervous Nnd irritable. cOnstlpu-
ton or Kidney poisOns show In
pimplcs, bl0tchcs, skln cruptions and
II wretcl,ch complexion. For all
such, Electric Blttcrs work wonders.
They regulate stomach, Liver and
Kidneys, purify the blood, give
strong nerves, bright eyes, pure
breath, smooth, vclvcty skin, lovely
complexion. Many charming women
owe their health aud beauty to them.
zoe, at ElkO Drug Co.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1909-06-18
MOI Necessary 10 Prove
Ledge Traverscs Claim

II IL not necessary to prove that II
ledge extends entirely across claim for
which Il patent is asked according to
the ruling of the Federal Land Ofiico ut
Carson. a Goldfcld law firm asked
tho Nevada office whether under II late
ruling Of the department m applicant
for a patent should have to show that
the ledge extends entirely across his
claim before he could successfully apply
for a patent. The reply received was
to tho effect that this Is not necessary,
hut that tho applicant must show that
tho claim contains mineral. This de-
cision will open the way for several
APPLICATIONS for patents which have bccn
held mp pending the adjustment of tho
mootcd question.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1909-06-18

On the first Of Juno, jose Goitiandia
went to tho =. p. agent here and asked
for bed that he claimed to have ship.
ped here from Golconda and tho check
for which hc had lost. He picked out
the bed and the agent gnvo II to him.
Yesterday Santos Gomez, the owner Of
the bed. presented II check for 1t. The
man who got the bed was working near
Tuscarora and he was sent for and came
In yesterday with the bed which prov.
ed to bc the property OF Gomez. In tho
bed, was a pair of shoes. which Goiti.
audin was wearing. Ho will have to
explain matters to Judge Bruce.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1909-06-18

'In the Shadow of the Cross" a
miracle painting by Henry Hammond
Ahl. is insured for $l20,O00. or SiO, 600
zach against fire. theft and accident
II Is called II miracle picture because
tho artist never finished IL after view.
ing 1t ono night with the moonlight
showing through the canvas and clearly
depicting cross behind the figure Of
Jesus. This wonderful painting Is in
the Swedish building at the worlds fair
In Seattle.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1909-06-18
Trouble Makers O,,sted.

When u sufferer from stomach
trouble takes Dr. Kings New Life
Pills he's mighty glad to see hls
Dyspepsia nnd Indigestion fly. but
morc--he's ticklcd over his new, fine
appetite, strong nerves and healthy
vigor, nll because stomach, liver nnIl
Kidneys now work right. 25c, mt
ElkO Drug Co.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1909-06-18
A Peculiar Wrench

of the foot or ankle may produce a
very serious sprnin. \ spraln IL
more painful than n break. In all
sprnina, cuts, burns and scalds, Bnl-
lnrd's snow 1.inimcnt IL the best
thing to usc. Relieves the pnin In
stnntly. reduces swelling. IL u perfect
Gniiscltic and hculs rapidly. Price
25c, soc and s10O Sold by Elko Drug
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1909-06-18

Banana skins are utilized IN soap
making on the west coast Of Africa.
Tho skins are rich IN alkali. so they
arc burned to an ash, and this mixed
with water and palm oil goes to make q
cleanser which is in demand among the
whites as we'll ~ tho natives,
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-19

Not bit !" he protested, eagerly. Here-take one
of my cards"
He produced his card-case and pencil and wrote
6 Dear Mama d"
tone of easy command, which, somehow wasn't offensive
So you'll have excuse to worry about her worrying
You want to see inspection you know and the whole
thing, while you're about it."
So | wrote what he told me- | don't Just remember
the words now, though 1 have the card put away.
WE'LL we did have perfectly glorious time What
with the luncheon at the Seymours-the Colonel was
very jolly-inspection and tea afterward at Captain
Kents quarters, with dozen officers and beautifully
dressed girls, and Mrs Seymour to chaperone-I felt
awtuly plain then in my blue linen 1t long after
our dnner-tme when started home
Captain Kent professed to be little worried himself
then, and insisted on riding with us. He said there
great many shadows at that time in the evening
very upseng to the nerves of spirited animal and
that he could forgive himself if after he had de-
taned u.s. Champion should take fright at one of them
and run away. So started home in a very gay mood
poor old Champion the only serious member of the
party.
Portia hardly paid any attention to anybody She
played with the bul-pup which Mr. Marvin had brought
over, entcing the dog out the lawn and running
around the fower-beds with him like child Pretty
soon Mr. Marvin went out too and joined in the sport
Poor Mr.. Henley looked little sad thought, but
of course Mama petted him She has always been a
sort of Home for the Frendless.
After while Huxley came up to Papa, whom he
already adored and cudded down at his feet while Por-
tia and Mr.. Marvin continued to walk up and down in
the moonlight talking very earnestly. Perhaps they
were discussing agnosticsm.
I'm sorry you not seeing more of Portia" I said
to the Captain.
We sitting the steps, somewhat out of hearing
of the others.
Oh, that's all right" he said comfortably "She and
the parson seem to be having good time. And I'll be
COPYRIGHT, 1908
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-19

I thought Portia might have been annoyed by that
one but she looked quite serene.
It was at breakfast day or two later that Mama said
Constance, why don't you take Porta for drive
this morning while it is cool?"
Accordingly, took Our buggy and gentle old horse
and started
The Fort the Seminary" asked, as a matter of
course.
"Oh, the Fort" said Porta. "The Seminary has an
nounced its intention of coming to this evening" you
know"
don't mind saying I was glad she chose the Fort
for do dearly love soldiers. had always wished
we knew at the Fort but didn't The only
glimpse had of its garrison was an occasional
squad of men, officer riding along the roads
So we plodding and creaing along the bad roads
till struck the government highway leading into the
reservation and then trotted along quite brisky.
The sentinel we passed at the entrance saluted an
officer just in front of AT the sound of Our wheels
he drew asde-he was on foot-and when he raised his
eyes to us l saw it the captain that Papa and
l had met twice before.
He sauted and then stood stock still looking after
Porta always attracts so much attention, and she
looking beautiful that morning in her white linen
glad had my blue one, things turned out for
hadn't driven far when womans voice called out:
"Why, Portia DdirymPiei You don't mean that that's
yoni"
And a pleasant-looking young down the
steps of of the pretty cottages of the officers
quarters.
stopped the horse, and Portia and the lady embraced
" How on edrth-" the lady began.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-19

81 was going, he replied, drawing up chair, "but
--er-couldn't get off"
"Ohl You're not on duty?"
"No" he replied, reddening through his tan, but
something happened-to detain me-"
"Portia, of coursel " thought, but after a moment
for some reason l didn't find the idea amusing.
thought I was used to her having all the admiration
I'm of very ordinary type, myself rather fair with not
much color, blue eyes and good deal of brown hair
but still
Captain Kent was really very nice to me. His eyes
didn't wander toward Portia while he was talking
to me- and tell you ordinary girl appreciates that
when in the presence of a beauty
Porta and Mrs. Seymour chattering away
at great rate, exchanging their of two or three
years
I've been trying to persuade Miss Wheaton and Por
tia stop luncheon the latter interrupted herself to
say to the Captain.
q Can't you stay?" he appealed to me-
1 should love to- said, truthfuy, but I'm afraid
Mama might worry She's always afraid of the horse
running away"
He turned his eyes upon our fix" as the native Vir
ginans say with old Champion peacefully cropping a
stray tuft of grass.
That's too bad he commented seriously He looks
quite safe"
The Captains face did not relax line till I laughed
He's a real ady's horse" l said but Mama is
nervous about horses So of course I'm careful not to
worry her"
"Of course he assented heartily in that case, you'd
better just write her line and III send my orderly
with it at once"
Z" Oh, that would be troubling you too much"
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-19

Pora has lots OF tact and the kndest heart in the world"
"Yes indeed" he concluded; she'd be bowling
success, and it's no easy job I can tell YOU
, That's all very we'll" laughed, If only they
cal difference of opinion that would be to
misery. Nothing could bridge chasm like that"
conscious of sounding rather oratorica.
Well, | don't know" he said, prosaically "The
unkeest couples in the world get married. I've often
noticed If they just love each other enough, diff
ference of opinion doesn't to matter mucf-nor
looks nor anything else, for that matter.
You've settled Portals affairs for her i'll short
order" | laughed though | wondered how he could
speak of love so composedy. You seem very sure
considering that you've known her less than twelve
hours!
oh, as to that" he replied seriously, "Tve known
yoH only twelve hoursfor / suppose you wouldn't let
me count the timestwce-that I've met you out driv-
ing with your father"
| caught my breath. So he remembered!
AT that moment Portia and Mr.. Marvin toward
us and everybody began to say goodnight
hen III call for you about seven, | heard Mr.
Marvin say to Portia, in undertone, and these are
the numbers"
He gave her slip of paper
AS we were going up to bed caught sight OF my note
to Mama lying on the hall table, and picked up.
Capt Thomas Wentworth Kent 4tl Cavalry
U.SA," | read on the other side.
thought might as well take it with me.
AS undressing, Portia said, carelessly:
By the way Constance Pm going to the
frmaton at the Cross Roads with Mr.. Marvin to-mor
row evening. He-the organist is ILL., and he-that is
promised to play l must go over the hymns in the
morning And will you help me with the chants? I'm
not familiar with the Episcopal service. OF course,
couldn't very well decline to help Mr. Marvin out"
Of course; certainly, said feeling somewhat dazed
She stood looking out into the moonlight after the
candles were out.
Dear old Huxley!" she murmured, absently
started, but in moment saw that she gazing
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-19

"Why hadn't idea you stationed here!"
Portia chimed in.
Only since last sprng!" her friend explained "And
where are your"
I'm stopping with my dear friend, Miss Wheaton
This is Mrs. Seymour, Constance,
Mrs. Seymour greeted me very kindly.
How jolly!" she cried. And you live near here
Miss Wheaton,"
About two miles away"
Oh, then you must stop to luncheon she cried
mast"
Portia looked at me-
Al wish we could" replied, longingly "but I'm
afraid Mama might worry"
well, in for little while, anyway, and cool
off"
At that moment the aforesaid captain in view,
marching in at the gate and up the steps
is Colonel Seymour in " he asked with preoccu-
pied expression
"Why, no, Tom" our hostess replied, looking bit
catch him there"
The Captain hesitated.
Do you expect him soon?" he asked
Not till luncheon-time"
"Oh!"
He turned to go, then faced about again and said:
If won't disturb you, I'll stop and wait bit He
might come in you know
@Of course, stop" she said, cordially, and stay for
luncheon"
Meantime Mrs. Seymour was saying:
Miss Dalrymple, let me present Captain Kent. And
Miss Wheaton, Captain Kent This is Cousin Tom'
you know, Porta."
"Oh yes" smiled Portia, graciously. "I have heard
great deal about Captain Kent from Agnes-and from
the newspapers, too
He looked rather annoyed and gave the sort of en-
barrased grow which to be the usual response
of modest to a compliment from won1an-l
before other people, of course Our hostess came
to the rescue:
thought you were going into the city for the day."
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-19
@ Qullc1 Raxraett G1,aAauq Oowp

here often, you know you don't get too tired Of the
sight of me-"
"Why yes" l assented, smiling. Come often as
you cam She'll be here month yet"
"We" he said, nodding toward the pair the lawn,
should think he could do it by then, if its to be DONE
shouldn't you?"
And he chuckled with enjoyment.
| couldn't help laughing, too, though | was rather
shocked being treated in that funny haffamiar way
by young whom had never spoken to till that
morning. Mama says I'm very stiff in my manner with
men, and they usually talk to about serious subjects
such books and reading. The students talked about
their work
1t gave me kind Of warm guilty little thrill to have
this handsome, boyish young officer talking to in
haf-whisper about Portals love affairs.
Then the awful complication occurred to
"Oh!" almost whispered How dreadful! Please
don't mention it to anyone, but Portals agnostic!
You see, she could marry minister Neverl"
How truly frightful! he sighed, mournfuy; but he
went on in a minute quite cheerfuly, That's nothingl
I'll bet she could marry that one Yes, and plunge heart
and soul into parish work and lead mothers meetings
and all that! And I'll bet she'd do it well, tool Mar
win looks like a I'm sure wish 'em well. Don't
you"
-"I-I-I don't know" l stammered bewildered at this
summary method of disposng of Porta. " | mean yes,
of course But it's perfectly ridiculous to imagine such
a thing"
No it isn't he contended pleasantly. 81 tell you,
whole parish and keep everybody in good humor!
Why the very choir would live together in harmony!
eyes," admitted doubtfuly, so far as that goes,