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Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1909-02-26

him the opportunity 10 see for himself
or the brain tn comprehend from q dis.
tance the greatness that he cannot see.
The west is too big forthe east TO under
stand and Nevada ought not to feel hurt
at this most recent exhibition of eastern
ignorance and narrowneSs.
Nevada need no are. either. for
with the Trlckee-C Carson reclamation
project attaining to greater proportions
every year. with the cas- and middle
west slowly learning about the fertile
S1il of n state too often assumed - b.
nothing but desert, and with the on
tinued development of mining properties
and facilities for working their ores, it
will be only perhaps another census be-
fore Nevada will have u population of
which she can loo justly proud. Her
people are broad and intelligent now.
A few years more and they will be great
in numbers, too
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1909-02-26
The Prolific Queen Bee.

The queen bee Is n great antagon.
ist Of race suicide. She strives to
pcrpctuatc the race with an ardor and
an understanding that Is worthy of the
highest commentator. Some have
been known to lay 1000 eggs n day for
n year. the number lcssening after
that TO 1000 and going forward at
that ratio for another two years.
With $4,000 bees TO the colony that
single ~praiscworthy queen laid enough
eggs to establish SO colonies. Bee
Keepers figures on n net income OF
three dollars n colony each year. II
the wners OF the bee under discus.
sion prOitcd from her labors to that
extent the gain was s1iS. II Is not
10 be presumed that any such results
were obtained. To argue so mich in
favor OF ono bee would be to place
belief In the statement that u man
With ten acres OF ground and two rab.
bits n become n millionaire I'm three
years selling rabbit skins to glove
Observation-Disclosures World.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1909-02-26
RAPIDLY INCREASING WEALTH

The fact that the taxable wealth of
Nevada is increasing more rapidly than
that Of any other state in the Union, in
proportion to its population. is IL source
of much satisfaction, says the Ely
Record.
When the panic came on many pre-.
dictcd that the wonderful progress of
the state would he checked. as 50 much
depended upon outside capital. but snch
WIS not the case. While many enter
prises were compelled to close down
temporarily, the state us Il whole ron
tinucd its triumphant march towards
greater prosperity,
As an ILLUSTRATION OF the rapidly grow.
ing wealth of the state tho following
Official figures are given. which we've
compiled for the legislature in order
that Il levy for state purposes may he
made. The levy made two years ago
was 40 cents on the $i00. but notwith.
standing many large appropriations for
new buildings and other purposes. the
levy will this year he reduced to 60 cents
The levy two years ago WAS made OH "A
valuation of $5S, OJJ. 900. which IL is
expected this year viii b. swellcd to ut
least $4,000 900 and probable even
highor, which shows that the taxable
wealth Of the state is growing at the
rate Of nearly 10000, 900 per year
which, con>idcri " tho dull period
through which the country has passed.
i most remarkable showing. 70 urotr
from the report:
I'm tho support Of the expectation
that assessed valuations, including taxed
bullion, will average SSi. 900. 900 for the
years 1HOD.i9 one will note that the
total valuations, exclusive Of taxed
bullion. increased from $Gj. 900. 900 in
1907 to $1,000. 600 in 1909. a gain Of
about 5000. 600 during II year Of panic
AMI general depression. Sucli an in.
crease for the pre- sent year would give
a valuation Of $50, 900, 900 and n like
gain for 1910 wonld give s0j. 900, 600. or
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1909-02-26
Spongy Chromium.

hromi In Il remarkably now
spongy form has been produced BY BI.
net dc J%assoniex by heating cast chro.
MUM containing IL per cent. of boron
In an electric furnace with n largo
mass OF copper. The ingot shows tho
white. spongy metal in the mIds, OF
the copper. Whom the latter is dis.
solved out the dried residue is n bril-.
IiHh'' spongy mabs OF nearly pure
chromium In tho form of interlaccd m.
hmcnts or cryr'',ites groupcd like
snowhakcs or moss leaves. Tho small
amount of boron present may be driy.
On on by heating. The spongy chro.
MUM Is attacked more easily than
the ordinary metal. does not oxIdIze
In air. but in flame burns like finder.
glows very brightly in oxygen and Is
attacked by hydrochloric and sulphur.
lc acid. but not by nitric acid.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1909-02-26
GIVE NEVADA CREDIT

The Sierra Times speaks II gootl word
for the battlcborn state editOrially In its
issue of the nth inst:
"All Nevada received for hcr efforts
to back mp California in the anti Jan.
anese matter seems to have been the un.
ivcrsal condemnation Of the newspapers
OF II middle west and Atlantic coast,
which have bestirrcd themselves. Eli.
tors have pulled ont their census showed
her to possess comparatively few p,5ple
as residents In her great area.
IF the census could bc taken now.
Nevada would doubtless he able TO show
at least twice as largo a population as
min years ago, and the coming year
will probably add more residents TO
THAT has been q shamefully neglected
part of the United States.
No eastern man. limited in his travels
as most OF them are. can discuss Nevada,
Arizona. Idaho. Oregon, Washington,
or even California, with intelligence
he does not know. and God has denied
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1909-02-26
PRESS MUZZIING

The people of the United States are
TO be treated TO the unique spectacle of
u government prosecuting a newspaper,
its publishers and leading writers, on
charges of criminal libel, the New
York World and indianapolis News
having been given this undesirable role
of defendants because of the publication
of stories regarding Panama canal con
struction, alleged graft in connection
Herewith and general scandal.
1t is rather an unusual occurrence in
a country boasting freedom of the press,
free speech and other rights, but there
is little question that both newspapers
will come ont all right despite the fact
that government forces will be turned
against them. Unless we are mistaken,
government broadsides have been
directed against Standard Oil and other
alleged wrongdOers long ere this, but
that twenty.nine. million.dollar fine re.
mains unpaid.
AS a matter of fact, the great Amcri.
can people are not nearly half so vitality
concerned with the question of whether
or not Theodore Roosevelt, Douglas
Robinson, j. Pierpont Morgan, William
Nelson Cromwell and others wer,
libeled by the World and the News n,
with hundreds of other matters in the
settlement Of which the legal brains OF
the government could devote time with
much more profit to the people. ''Ze
honair' of some of our leading states.
men, politicians, f%inanciers and no.
toriety-seekers has been publicly ques.
toned by n naughty press, however. and
Il legal duel is therefore necessary 10
settle the question of the aforesaid
'honair." Meanwhile, the people pay
the bills and that Standard Oil fine
remains uncollected .-Ogden Journal.
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Chicken Has Red Evea.

George I.adenburger has a sure
enough curiosity in the possession OF
n red.cycd chicken. II is not tho eye.
lids that are red. ms might be Inferred,
but the eyes themselves. The cyebaIls
are not bloodslIOt or infamed. but are
OF II brilliant crystal rcd, while tho
sights are also red, hut OF n darker
hue. SO transparent are tho eyes that
when the head OF the chicken Is held
between your vision and the sun Il
appears as II the sun were shining
through from one y to the other and
the head lighted up inside. Tho chick
IL as healthy and a sec ns perfectly
os my In the broOd.-Dovar (DeI.)
News.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1909-02-26
WHAT WILL THE VERDICT BE?

Tomorrow the anti.gambling hill will
come up i'll the assembly. If the mem
bers Of that body are satisfied with pre-
sent conditions and believe that licensed
gambling should be maintained in the
state, they will of course vote against
the bill. But if they believe that gamb.
ling corrurts the young, blights Nevada's
fair fame, makes suicides. and criminals,
destroys the home and brings poverty
and destituti0n to wOIncn and children,
they will register their votes for the hill.
Upon the vote cast in the assembly
tomorrow depends the future standing
of Nevada among her sisters. She is
the only one now whose fame is blight
ed by this curse. Shall she still lag
behind in the procession or shall she put
on the robe Of civic righteousness and
march by The side Of her more favored
sisters2
Upon the vote tomorrow also depends
the future political life Of more than
II budding statemans. anxious TO
wear out his life in the service of the
people. For just as sure rs the night
follows the day, licensed gambling is
doomed In this state, and he who stands
in the way of this great reform must
answer to the people of the state for his
course.
Again we say if the members Of the
present legislature are wise they will
pass the Mcintosh law before the session
ends. IL they do not the question is sure
to be an issue in the next campaign and
tho battle will not bn fought on political
lines. a large and influential element
III this state arc determined that
licensed gambling shall cease in Ne.
vada and their votes will be cast for
men who have tho honesty and courage
to wipe 1t out. Tho names republican
and democrat will cut no ice with them
If the candidates. record is not straight
on the gambling question.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1909-02-26

NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN THAT
John Henderson. administrator Of the
Estate of John +. Kelly. deceased. hay.
ing filed in the court his petition pray.
ing for an order Of sale Of Real Estate
Of the estate Of John T.. Kelly deceased.
the hearing Of the same has been fixed
by an order of said Court for Saturday,
the 81 day OF March, 1909. ut 10 o'clock
in the forenoon Of said day at the Court
room thereof ut the Courthouse in the
Town Of Elko. County of ElkO: and all
persons interested in said estate arc
notified then and there to appear and
show cause, If any there he. why the
said petition should not bc granted and
all order made ns therein prayed for
allowing the administrator to sell 80
much Of the Real Estate of said estate
rs may bc necessary.
Dated, February %. 1905.
tSEALl a. q. DAwLEY, Clerk,
by l.. .. HENDERSON, Dep
Date Of first publication Feb. 20. 1909
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1909-02-26
AROUND THE HOUSE
PRESENTATION OF cEn.,..
MATTERS OF INTEREST
Flower Wall Paper 10 Most Es.a
in sedrooms-suesestlon, a, -
Blankets-valuable Sanitarv
Crib for the Infant.

The fad for flower w~all.pane- &,
rooms Is within the reach Of those :,
moderate means. A bedroom shor,.
be simple and restful. In the aowa-
designs there Is 4 wide field for ora,.
individual taste. In planning such
room. one must bear In mind the si,s
exposure, and woodwork. For n s,.
ny room. sober colors are possible Nv,
a dark oom must be treated IN
light and cheerful way. A room 70.
Gently papered had a morning.glorv .,
feet. The woodwork was pain,ad
white. The floor was hard wood. with
several harmonious rag rug and The
walls were papered with a creameol.
ored paper, over which morning ylo.
ries trailed in profusion. The ceIlIn,
was also a faint cream color.
Dotted swiss curtains hung at IN.
windows just to the sill, and were tied
back with white cord and tassels. The
dressing-room table and bed OF white
enamel had covers OF dotted swiss
Two wicker chairs had cushions q,
c%retonne. and the bed had a cover O,
the same material.
Blankets range In choice from the
light weight summer blankets or ItaL
ian slumber blankets OF soft SILK to
heavy wooden. double or single one,
In solid colors. lavender. pale green
blue. or pink. with a decorative border
In white. The use of colors Is attrac
tive In carrying out a color scheme.
Wooden blankets keep their sottness
much longer when sent to the clean.
crs. Many blankets are sold In pairs
but most housekeepers prefer to cut
them in two. binding the cut edges
Where this Is not done, be cure tina,
the folded edge Is placed at the foot
OF the bed. thus leaving the occupant
free to use one ur both blankets. When
ready To put away your heavy blankets
for the summer. they should be
wrapped In a clean muslin bag. A
lump OF camphOr gum laid in the folds
viii prevent moths.
There Is "A heavy white dimity that
makes excellent summer bedspreads.
II launder4 we'll. Some OF these
spreads are finished with "A marrow.
white cotton fringe.
Something that Will interest all
mothers Is the infants sanitary crib,
chair. and walker combined. The crib
Is built OF polished wood. trimmed
with aluminium, corner pieces. and
furnished with a white drill body. The
anvas body is so designed that IL
holds the baby securely. yet comfort.
ably. and with freedom. Lying down,
sitting or standing. II Is Impossible for
the child to fall ont. The crib can Be-
instantly changed into a chair lie
signed In support the baby In ever
posture without straining the body
The canvas flap In front Is used US q
table for the child to rest its toys on
The canvas body Is easily change
and can be washed AS often as de
sired, therefore insuring sanitary col
ditions. a rubber bath.tub attachmcT
which Is sold separately VIII DO foun
a great convenience.
Never put Il deep border on 4 low
ceiling room. II Is really better NJ
TO have any at all. a lowered or tire
lis effect Will do much To give hcigh
II two small rooms are together II
better to paper mt carpet alike, gi'
ing the effect OF one room.
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Improved Electric tieatina.

The ordinary parlor stove is used
by Herr Gutzah of Berlin as n re.
ceptacle for an electric radiator, con.
sisting OF a wire or carbon of suitable
resistance, and In this way ia con.
verted into an electric heater moro
satisfactory than those hitherto tried.
Too great local drying of the air Is a
usual fault of electric heating. with
h new arrangement the air circula.
ton produced by the stove rapidly
distributes the heat and at the Same
time gives ventilation and prevents
excessive drying. The ordinary cur.
rent consumption warns an average
room In about an hour. with the large
tile loves so COMMON In Germany the
heat is retained n long time. and the
cost OF Keeping the room comfortable
Ia moderate.
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Telephone Full OF Germs,

There is n movement among health
authorities to do something to arouse
the public to the danger from tho tclc.
phone. the disk being n collector OF
germs to some extent. Telephones
should be washed with soap and water
and kept as clean as possible, n good
disinfectant also being necessary. The
telephone companies should keep pub.
lie instruments and the booths in n
clean condition. II IL suggested that
the telephone be not held TO the mouth,
but against the breast when talking
and another precaution Is To place
paper or linen over tho transmItter.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1909-02-26
A GREAT DAY FOR NEVADA

Forty years ago the legislature of the
State Of Nevada placed on the statute
book a law to license gambling games.
Yesterday in response to an awakened
public conscience. the Assembly passed
the bill whose purpose is to abolish the
games heretofore licensed. 1t is no easy
matter to get rid of an evil like this: an
evil which has so long been permitted to
prey upon the manhood and the legiti-
mate business interests of the state,
that the game owners and keepers have
come 10 believe that To them belongs
u vested right To eat their bread and
enjoy the Injuries Of life the through
toll and losses Of others.
All the influences which could he
brought to bear by those whose selfish
interests make them needless OF the
financial and moral ruin brought by
gambling were put forth tn prevent the
Assembly from passing the bill. Pressure
of all kinds business, social, political,
threats of financial injury and of future
political oblivion, were used to cocrce
members into voting against Il billwhich
every assemblyman knew would be Of
immense benefit to the state. There were
well founded hints that even more SIMS.
ter and unlawful methods were employ
ed to swervc asscmblymen from the
path of duty. But to the great credit OF
Nevada and of themselves, there were
found more than a constitutional major,
ity who were fearless in their support
of the right.
1t was a great day for Nevada; be
cause on that day was taken the first
official step towards the removing from
our statute books the law which has
been such a disgrace to the state. And
| which has made the state responsible
for much misery and crime. All honor
to the brave twcntv-Seven men who in
the face Of a more powerful opposition,
and with many a hidden foe fighting
them from the-rear, stood bravely fol
the right! We are proud that all tn,
members from Elko county had an
honorable part in this glorious victory.
Our Senators, too may both be relied
upon to do their duty.
Yes, it was II great day for Nevada;
but it will he a still more memorable
and glorious day, when, after the senate
does its duty by passing the bill exactly
rs it came from the assembly, Cover
nor DickcrsOn completes the good work
by signing the bill which forever wipes
out the last vestige Of the disgraccful
Legislation of forty years ago.
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an average of about 500. 039, 900. instead
of $S7,olhO)p. /. is very probable. too.
that the taxel bullion. amounting this
year TO bat little over S3.01D.0 900. will
materially increase during the next two
years. All this together. with the early
completion of the Western Pacific rail.
road and the bailding of the Ely &
Gold6eld railroad, make an $50, 030. 900
valuation Il most safe and conservatives
estimate.
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New Noveh.

1t Is usual TO say that the life OF q
popular novel may be compared 10
that Of a SIMMER insert. II nourIshcs
forth gayly, and attracts attention for
n few hours. weeks or months OF sun.
shine, and then dos and Is forgotten.
Country Life.
Evening journal., 1909-10-09
Kazo Cures Caiarrh

Bronchial complications are the nat
ural consequences of neglected attacks
OF a catarrhal nature, a most stubborn
ailment and one Of the most d.fficuit
to get rid OF. The danger Of the lungs
becoming involved is so great that SER
ious attacks should never be regarded
lightly. The most valuable aid al
ways to be kept at hand for all ca
tarrhal affections. such as hay fever,
acute cotarrh or acute post nasal ca
tarrh. is the discovery Of celebrated
Washington chemist, called Nazo. It
contains no cocaine, no eucaine, no
opium or any Of its derivatives. II Is
perfectly harmless, and has been a
most effoctual aid In the treatment of
all catarrhal troubles. 1t has been en-
dorsed by many physicians. II IS put
up in little tin cans and can be car
ried in the vest pocket. 1t costs but
10c for a trial package and 25c for
the regular size It has been placed
on sale with Wilmington druggists. or
a sample will be sent free OF charge
II you write to the NaZo Co., 63f Penn
sylvania ave-. Washington, d. G.
Evening journal., 1909-10-09

able artistic merit. A portrait Of
Shakespeare adorned the front Of the
Wilson and Heald store.
on the west side Of Market street
above Fifth, James Culbert, father OF
the late Thomas NJ. CuIbert, kept a
grocery store. In this relation, con-
nected with memories of the Indian
Queen, ChoteD whose portrait adorned
a big swinging sign swung at the top
Of a sign pole planted at tho corner
of the streets, is a story character
istic Of Captain Culbort. The police
force of the city--a city since 1s32--was
neither large nor remarkable for dis
cipline. The police Office or, rather
High Constable's Office, was in the
basement Of the City Hall where Is
now located the City Electric plant.
In the northern angle of the building
was a large apartment that seemed to
be used. II not Unfortunately at
least alternately. for the imprison
ment Of men and dogs. Drunks and
disorderlies, and dogs, were treated
very much alike. The apartment allud-
ed to was at this time used as a dog
pound. An old Quaker-Ellis Saund-
ers-was constable and turnkey at the
City Hail. A friend of Culbert's had
lost dog and was telling him about
IL, saying he believed II TO be in the
dog pound. Culbert offered TO get the
dog. Saunders liked his toddy. Post
ing his friend. Culbert introduced him
to Saunders. and he invited the two
to go to the Indian Queen bar for
drink. Culbert declined. The other
went for the drink. Culbert going
into the police Office found the key
TO the dog pound and liberated all the
dogs. His friend coming from the
hotel with Saunders, saws his dos in
the street and calling him walked
away, while Culbert stood In the door
Of his fathers store and laughed at
Saunders.
Evening journal., 1909-10-09
Saturday, October 9. 1909
LESSON on THE NIGHT SCHOOLS.

II He papers tell of the starting of night
- schools and the eagerness of young men
and women and older ones also, to take advan-
tage of such schools. They well attended.
The pupils in them are trying to make up for
neglected opportunities, or for lack of oppor-
tunitv to secure an education in their earlier
days
There is lesson in these night schools for
the young, for those whose school days have
not passed. The benefcent state provides for
the education of the young and hands to them
the golden chance for equipment for the strug-
gle of life. The state attempts to fit its chill
dren to take up the work OF their fathers and
and mothers. The state is generously good.
In fact it is lavish. The young people today
have better opportunities than had their par
ents. How important it is then that these mo-
ments should be properly made OF and that
the young should take every advantage of what
is given 70 them practically free. These are
iEsqadefr days for them.
II is true%hat men have succeeded in life
that is, got what the world calls success-with
but limited education but how much better they
think they might have done had they enjoyed
an early training in school. Boys and girls who
fritter away their time when they have the
chance to 20 TO school will have but one period
OF regret in later life, and that period will be
always. If they do not believe this, let them
ask of the pupils of the night schools, or ask
some man in active life who will say how much
further along in the world he might have been
had he attended school When ms good parents
wanted him to do so.
Even an ordinary education gives a man
certain sort Of independence that cannot be OBJ
tanned in any other way. 1t makes him feel that
lie is the equal of any other man-and he is.
Nothing can lift a man better to the plane
OF real independence and make him believe that
he is capable OF doing his own thinking than
little Schooling"
That fact of independence OF thought which
should be instilled into the young of itself is a
L. - l.. 4.
But many do not realize this until It is too
late