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Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1909-01-30
Brave Fire Ladies'

often receive severe burns, putting
out fires, then use Bucklen's Arnica
Salve and forget them. 1t soon
drives out pain. For Burns, calds,
Wounds. Cuts and Bruises it's earth'S
greatest healer. Quickly cures Skin
Eruptfons, Old Sores, Boils, Ulcers,
Felons; best Pile cure made. Relief
Is instant. 25c at Elko Drug Co.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1909-01-30
Slang Terms for Monav.

Spondulix" is interesting. The
word was first applied to shell money
used on the west coast Of Africa, and
1t got Its name from the town whence
IL came, Spondula. "Sprats" is Eng.
l1sh. "Swag" seems to originate in
the Norwegian svaga, to sway; from
1t came to mean to weigh heavily: ::
therefore, pack or baggage, then tho
booty of highway robbery.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1909-01-30
Are You A Weather pronhet.

Does your rheumatism tell you
when we're going to have rain or a
change in the weather? You'd he
willing to quit predicting the wealth
er II You could get rid of the rheu-
matism-then use Ballard's Snow
Ltninlent.s It's sure. Price 25c, soc
and 81 90 per bottle. Sold by EIko
Drug Co.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1909-01-30
Statement Of Business

Statement Of the business of the Sun
set Telephone and Telegraph Company;
in the State of Nevada, during the year
ending December 81, 1908.
Total receipts. .."...........$52 935 d.
Total disbursements. ........ 5O,521 90
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BURGLARS TOOLS.
Most of Them Made by Supposed,
Respectable Mechanics.

Most of Them Made by Supposed,
Respectable Mechanics.
Every little while. said detective
recently, the police arrest man with
a set of burglars tools in his posses
sion, and one naturally wonders where
they all come from.
1t is easy to buy a gun Of any de
scription. and the most reputable per
son would not be ashamed to be seen
purchasing the most wicked looking
knife ever made. But who would know
where to get a Jimmy" or, device
for drilling into safe or any OF the
many tools used by the professional
burglar in the pursuit of his calling?
There are places in the large cities
where these things are made and sold
to the users. but such places are ex-
ceedingly scarce. 1t may seem little
strange to learn that most Of the tools
used in burglaries are made by me-
chanics who are looked upon as re,
spectacle men in the community.
When a burglar wants any particu
lar tool made he goes to mechanic
who can do the job and pays him per
haps FIVE times what it is actually
worth for making the tool and keeping
quiet about it. Many detectives can
recall cases of this kind that have
come to light.
One in particular occurred some
years ago when an escaped convict
named Williams went TO blacksmith
and got him TO make lot of drills to
be used in safe cracking. He person
ally superintendent the tempering of
the steel. but when the job was nearly
completed it leaked out, and Williams
was arrested. In this instance the
blacksmith knew nothing of the use to
which the tools were to be put. Most
Of the tools used by burglars are Sc
cured in the same way.-Philadelphia
Inquirer.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1909-12-30
ENGLISH SCHOOLS.
Quaint Gus oms That Are Maintained
With ReIidious Care.

Quaint Custsn That Are Maintained
With Religious Care.
The head master of Manchester Gram
mar school. in speech at Rochdale,
referred to custom at Rugby school
which forbids boy of less than three
years standing to turn up his trousers
go in>i>.a on his doing so after that
leeriou.
The custom is only a minor instance
of the quaint practices that exist at
all the great public schools in Eng
land and are maintained with religious
care. though in many cases their origin
is obscure or unknown. The Shrove
Tuesday tossing of the pancake at
Westminster school, with it's ensuing
scramble for the largest fragment,
which gains for its possessor guinea
from the dean, is perhaps the best
known among them. A curious Gus
tom at Marlborough requires every
boy to bring to school with him
cushion. technically termed "kish"-
with the II" long. This article is his
inseparable companion in school time
and, in addition to the ordinary func-
tons of cushion, is employed to car
nv books from one form room to an
other.
At Shrewsbury school, at the be-
ginning of each term, hall elections"
are held for the posts OF hall crier.
hall constable, hall postman and hall
scavengers. The genial brutality of
youth often selects for the position OF
hall crier either the most nervous boy
in the school or one who is afflicted
with a stammer.
The new boy in the schoolhouse at
Rugby is early called upon to take his
part in "house singing" At this func-
ton, which is held in one of the dor
mitories. he has to render song to
the satisfaction of his audience, the
penalty being the swallowing of
mouthful of soapy water.
Another ancient school custom is the
parade of the Christ's hospital blue
coat boys before the lord mayor at the
Mansion House on st. Matthew's day.
when the "Grecians." who correspond
to sixth formers" elsewhere, receive,
a guinea each and the rank and file
of the school are presented with new
shillings Mail.
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Needed a Bracer.

A Louisville family, whereof hum-
Der are young girls. recently entertain
ed cousin who has rarely ventured
out Of the mountains of the Blue Grass
State. One evening there was dance
in honor of the birthday of one of the
young ladies. and it was with consid-
cradle difficulty that the backward
cousin was induced to come down
stairs" aud mingle with the gay COM
pany there assembled
About 10 O'Clock a certain young
lady. observing that the mountaineer
had taken no part in the dancing,
said:
Mr.. Cummins. aren't you going to
dance with me:''
After an embarrassed pause the Wis.,
itor said. Il will if you'll excuse me
for a few minutes so that | can get
about six drinks.
"Heavens!" exclaimed the girl. dunn
founded by this extraordinary condi-
ton thus imposed.
Il beg your pardon" returned the
mountaineer. aghast at the effect he
had produced. but the truth is that
never have any confidence in my dane
ing until I've five or six whiskies."-
Lippincott's.
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A Fellow Named MARTY.

John StetsOn, the famous old the
atrical manager of Boston, was man
of great native ability. but his early
education had been somewhat neglect
ed, and the go-as-you-please fashion
in which he handled the kings Eng
lish was continually horrifying his
punctilious fellow townsmen. On one
occasion he was interested in the or
ganization of light opera company
and was disappointed to hear that a
certain popular prima donna whom he
hoped to secure was about to start
south.
i've signed a contract for Mardi
Gras." she said. ito sing in New Or
leans"
Huh grunted Mr.. Stetson. Hope
you get your money" Later on he re-
ported the matter to his partner.
"Well. we can't. get her." he said.
'She's gone and joined fake Grau
opera company"
Which Grau is running the show"
asked the other
"A fellow named Marty" replied Mr..
Stetson. "You know Maurice Grau
has about 200 second cousins, and this
must be one that's just gone into the.
business"
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LEGAL
N o T ICE S
Oct IA to Nov 25)
Notice of Sale on Foreclosure
State of Wisconsn--In Circuit Court
Bayfield, County.
(OCt IA to Nov 25)

State of Wisconsin-ln Circuit Court
Bayfield, County.
l.. S. Hanks. Trustee. Plaintiff,
VS.
wisconsin Lumber and Cattle Company
ct al, Defendants.
Notice is hereby given that under and by
virtue of "a judgment and decree entered in
the above entitled action on The i4th day Of
october A. D.. 1908, /, the undersigned ref
cree appointed by the court to make such
sale, will sell at public auction to the highest
bidder for cash on the 1st day or December
A. ID. 1909 at 10 O'Clock in the forenoon at the
front door of the court house in the city of
Washburn, Bayfield, County, Wisconsin, the
premises and real estate described in said
Judgment and decree, to wit:
The following is description of the mort
gagged premises hereinbefole mentie ned,
wa OF the SEA. EA of the SW14 OF Section "a
Lot No 4, Section 50, and Lot No in Section
81, in Township No 81, north Of Range MOI
west, also Lots 70 1, z ana 3, the SWA OF the
NW14, and the entire 81 of the Section /, and
The NE14 OF the NW14 Of section q the en-
Tire W u, the entire SEA, the SH of the NE4
and the NW4 of the NEA OF ectiOn Z, the
E1a, of the NE4, the entire SEA aud the
SEA of the eWM and Lot No A in section a.
Lot No i'll Section 5, Lot No / in Section 6
tie entire Section Z. the entire e "A and the
entire w n, the Ne of the SW4 and the
SEX of the SW4 of Section s, all of Section
8. The seq of the NW14, the entire SWA and
the We OF the SEA of section 10, the entire
Section IL, the NW14 OF the NE14 of Section
II, all OF Sections ID, IA, 10 and IT, the E1, the
SCI OF the VIVA, and the E1a OF the sW14 of
Section Is, all Of sections 49, 20 FL 20, %, and
the SW14 Of the NWA, the VIZ of the SW14,
the SEA of the sW14, The SWA OF the seq of
Section "a, all of Section rs, the entire Ma OF
the SW4, the entire Ma, and the SWZ of
the SW1 a, the Ma OF the SEA- and the SEA
OF the seq OF section rs, all of sections ~, 2S
20, and the Wa OF The NE4, the Ea OF the
NWL of section 80, all of section 81, the entire
E1a, the NE4 of the NWA, the So of the NWH
and the SW4 of section 81, all of section 50,
M oil the NE14, the entire Wa and the en-
tire SEA OF section "a all Of section IS, aid
the Me- OF the NWA OF Section SO, all in
Township No so, north of Range No Z,
west; all of section l, the SWN OF the
NWA, the NWM of the sW4 OF section
2, all of Section 3, the entire SEA of Section
4, ali of Section S, the NEA OF the SEA, the
SEA of the NE14, the NWA OF the NWA. the
So of the NWA and the SwA of the oWA of
Section 10. The SEA OF the seq of Section s.
all OF Sections IL, -, IS and IL, Tow nship No
49, north OF Range No z west,
f. j. WILDNER,
Referee
A. w. MCLEOD,
PLAINTIFFS Attorney,
Washburn:
The above sale has been adjourned I'M
til February LIST. 1910
F. ]. Wildner, Receiver.
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cellar. logged out her trunks and com.
menced to pack.
Lying upon a couch she watched
him through her tears with great GU
riosity. From time to time. in reply
to many questions. she advised him
what articles would be useful in the
country. and they were eagerly in
cluded.
Perspiring and exhausted after some
hours of preparatory detail for her de-
parture. he sank into chair and said:
Everything is ready now. You have
abundant time to catch your train
Il have decided" she softly said.
mot to CO."
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1909-12-30
Still In the Dark.

AS every lawyer knows. Senator
Daniel is the author of a comprehen-
sive treatise on negotiable instruments
which is generally considered to be
the leading authority on the subject.
A friend one day inquired how it was
that In the midst of his arduous poit-
ical duties, which must have demand
ed his constant attention. he found
time to write two such exhaustive vol
unes.
"Well." replied the senator, lit hap
pened this way: A young fellow l
knew came to me one day and said.
Say, Mr.. Daniel. does sight draft
bear interest% And-would you be-
lieve it'll couldn't answer that SIM
pie question. So l determined then
and there to find out all about it. 1t
took me long time. but did it,"
well, senator" observed the friend
after short pause. "does a sight draft
bear INTEREST,""
There was a moments silence.
s'Hanged II l know" was the abrupt
reply.
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QUICK 70 LEARN.
The 1Tinnid Young Bride Coached by
Her Husband.

The 171innid Young Bride Coached by
Her Husband.
A young bride who belonged to a
charity club and sometimes had to go
out alone after dark was very much
afraid of being stopped and robbed.
Her husband disliked TO provide her
with revolver. but he bought a
punching bag and showed her how to
use her fists and where TO place the
most telling blow in case of molesta-
ton.
Below the belt. mind you." he ad-
jurpd her" below the belt. Such a
blow if properly planted will make a
man Sorry quicker than anything. If
any one steps out in front of you your
course will be easy. If he comes up
behind you swing round suddenly and
trike out hard The robber will re-
pent Of his evil ways in hurry
That night was the brides late even
!ng. and she happened to be coming up
the street just in front of her husband
when he saw her. and the spirit Of mis-
chief took possession of him.
Wonder if she'd really do as told
her or if her little fists would hurt
my oney' he pondered.
Two seconds later he found out.
Walking up behind his wife. he laid a
heavy hand upon her shoulder. He
had no time in which to say anything.
and she made no effort in that direc-
ton. She simply obeyed his instruc-
lions TO the letter. swinging round
with a suddenness which completely
disconnected him. and delivered blow
that made all the rest of his predic-
lions come true.
Then she fed home with the speed
and energy of frightened deer. not
even waiting to cast single glance at
the discounted man who had. as she
supposed. endeavored to rob her. She
passed the remainder of the evening in
alternately weeping out her nervous
ness upon her husbands shoulder and
wondering why he looked so pale.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1909-12-30
Shoemaker's Candles.

I well remember some seventy years
ago seeing fiat candles in use. To
produce what was known as the fiat
candle. which was also sometimes
called "shoemaker's candle" two new
ly made dips" were pressed close to
each other while soft and then again
lowered into the hot fat, thus holding
them together as one candle with two
wicks. The size could then be increas-
ed if desired This fat candle was
most generally used by shoemakers
and tailors. but was made use Of in
some households whenever an extra
bright light for working or reading
was required. Dickensian.
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Got Better All the Time.

A party of tourists were doing Bos-
ton and Cambridge. Said one: $50 this
is the cemetery where they say James
Russell Lowell as small boy went
out one Halloween night to look for
ghosts. wonder which stone he was
hiding behind and if he really did see
8. ghost"
II can't tell you. ma'am." answered
the guide. but over here lies a man
who had three wives. On the stone Of
the first one he had inscribed. My
Wife, on the stone of the second. My
Dear Wife and on that of the third
My Beloved Wife If any ghosts try
walking around here it ought to be
that first wife"
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Wanted: by Chicago wholesale
and mail order house, assistant
manager imam or woman) for this
county an d adjoining territory.
Salary $2O and expenses paid week
ly; expense money advanced, Work
pleasant; position permanent. No
Investment or experience required.
Spare time valuable. Write at once
for full particulars and enclose self
addressed envelope. SUPERIN-
TENDENT, 1872 Lake st. Chicago.
II.
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"IJnder the seat cRAwLED AWKWARD
<hore ,, tho actor LY FORTH.
answered. Il don't know why be
wanted to avoid you"
The conductor, surprised, looked I'M
der the seat. and Bill. with look of
mingled rage and chagrin that changed
to a sickly smile as he caught sight of
Robson's face. crawled awkwardly
forth.
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dec. 8 to Dec 30)

dec. to Dec 30)
State OF Wisconsin, County Court
for Bayfield, County. In Probate.
Notice is hereby given that at regular
term Of the County Court to be held in and
for said County at the Court House in the
City of washburn in said county, on the 1st
Tuesday being the 4th day. of January A. D..
1910, at 10 o'clock A. M. the following m alters
will be heard Ind considered:
The application of Geo A. White, Adminis-
TRAITOR of the Estate of Myra j Ever late of
the City of Couer de Alene in said county,
deceased, for the examination and allowance
of his final account of his administration,
and for the ass ignment of the residue of the
estate of MyPa j. Ever, deceased to such
other persons as are entitled to the same.
By order of the court,
Dated December 7th, 1909,
VIM, H. Irish,
county Judge.
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Too Much Like Work.

"Havenit you a home" asked the
sympathetic citizen.
yep" answered Flooding Pete. 81
had Il nice home. but de first ting l
knew it had a wood pile and a garden
and a pump. and den it got so much
like steady job dat / resigned."-
Washington Star.
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WANTED-By Chicago whole
sale and mail order house, assistant
manager oman or woman) for this
county and adjoining territory.
Salary 500 and expenses paid week
ly; expense money advanced. Work
pleasant, position permanent. No
investment or experience required.
Spare time valuable. Write at once
for full particulars and enclose self
addressed envelope. Address GEN
ERAL MANAGER, 1874 E. Lake
ST., Chicago.
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HAPPINESS.

No mockery in this world ever sounds
TO me so hollow as that of being told
to cultivate happiness. What does
such advice mean? Happiness is not
potato in mold and titled with ma
nure. Happiness is a glory shining
far down upon Us out Of heaven. She
is divine dew which the soul on GER
tain of its summer mornings feels
dropping upon it from the amaranth
bloom and golden fruitage Of para.
diSe.-Charlotte Bronte.
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Lots of time for lots of things,
Though it's said that time has wings
There is always time to find
Ways of being sweet and kind.
There is always time to share
Smiles and goodness everywhere;
Time to send the frowns away,
Time a gentle word to say,
Time for helpfulness and time
To assist the weak to climb.
Time to give a little flower,
Time for friendship any hour,
But there is no time to spare
For unkindness anywhere.
Frank Walcott HUT.
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Too WILLING.

Mr.. and Mrs. Blank had had series
of petty quarrels in their elegant apart
ment in New York. In the midst Of
her tears over the latest of these dis
agreements Mrs. Blank announced that
she would make an immediate visit
OF a month to her mothers home in
the country for a rest from Mr..
Blanks abuse
Mr.. Blank did his best to dissemble
and hide his inward joy at this de-
cision as he hurried to the station.
bought tickets. hurried back home,
pulled off his coat. plunged into the
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conductor appear
ed he lay on his
back on the dusty
floor quite invisi-
BILE.
Robson surren-
dered both tick
e t S. whereupon
t b e conductor
said:
Here are two
tickets. Where is
vOur friend Sir?"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1909-12-30

SALES AGENTS WANTED
$4,000 per week or 400 per cent
profit. All samples. stationary, and
art catalogue free. We want one
permanent agent in this locality for
the largest picture and frame house
in America. Experience unneces-
sary. We instruct you how to sell
our goods and furnish the capital,
II you want a permanent, honorable.
and profitable position, write us to-
dav for particulars, catalogue and
samples. Frank w. Williams Com
pany, 1914 W. Taylor St., Chicago,
I'll.
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NORWEGIAN LUTHERAN

REV. CHR. CHRIsTIANSON, PASTOR
Services every Sunday at 1880 a. m. and
7:46 p. m. Sunday School at 12:C0 noon.
Prayer meeting every Thursday evening at
500. Ladies Aid Society meeting every
other Wednesday afternoon. Helping Hand
Society every other Wednesday evening.
All services ir the Norwegian language ex-
cept Sunday evening. Services every third
sunday which is held in the English language
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Imnossihle.

"How do you overcome insomnia?'
''Say the multiplication table up to
twelve times twelve"
but | can't get the baby to learn
it."-Cleveland Leader.
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Ilitttitdi Joker.
He was travelling
in England with
Il friend. Il small
man called Bill,
one summer. and
ON the Liverpool
I a i n Bill fell
asleep. While he
slept r o b S o n
stole his ticket
from his pocket.
In a little while
t b e conductor
was to be seen
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Not Slept In.

"Porter, this berth has been slept
i'm!
mo. sab. assure you. sab! Mere
~ occupied. It's the one over the
wheels. sah.'-Puck.
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ADVISED HIM TO Es- approaching.
CARE Tickets. Bill
Get out your tickety' Robson said.
Bill. after frantic search, said. with
an oath that his ticket was lost. Rob-
son then advised him to escape pay
ing by hiding under the seat. This
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Nov. u to Dec. 23)
Summons

State Of Wisconsin. Circuit Court,
Bayfield, County.
M. g. Colignon, Plaintiff
VS.
John o. Bergquist, Mary Bergquist, his wife
and Franklin Investment Company,
Defendants
The State of Wisconsin,: To the said defend
ants and each of them
You are hereby summoned to appear
within twenty days after service of this
summons, exclusive of the day OF service, and
defend the above entitled action in the court
aforesaid: and in case of your failure so to
do, Judgment will be rendered against you
according to the demand of the complaint
Of which a copy is herewith served upon you.
+. j. COlignon,
Plaintiffs Attorney,
Postotfice Address, Ashland, Ashlan nd county.
Wisconsin,
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Takinn Him Down.

Brown very proud of his firstborn)-
All. even now my wife says he is just
like me in many of his little ways!
Smith (gravely)--I hope she corrects
him fcr n.
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Burn Your Own Smoke.

The first lesson Of life is to burn our
own smoke-that is, not to infiict on
outsiders our personal sorrows and
petty morbidness. not to keep think
ing Of ourselves as exceptional cases.
james Russell Lowell.
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Oct Z to Nova
Notice For Publication.

DEPARTMENT OF THE INT ERROR
u 5. Land Office at wausau, Wisconsin,.
sept. 81 1909.
Notice is hereby given that Mrs. Thomas
Francis. wife OF rhos. Francis (deceassd) of
Washburn wisconsin. who, on November
IL, 1908. made Homestead Entry NO, 6O15,
Serial No. 01372. for NWL Section II, Town
ship 49N, Range w, 4th P. Meridian, has
filed notice of intention to make Final Five
Year Proof, to establish claim to the land
above described. before CLERK of the Circuit
Court, at Washburn, Wisconsin, on the 5th
day OF November, 1909.
Claimant names as witnesses:
@. A. Perley, Fred Rowell. G. G. Francis,
Louis Palm, all. OF washburn, Wisconsin.
John Miller
Register
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Billions? Feel heavy after dinner?
Tongue coated? Bitter taste? Com
plexion sallow? Liver need waking
up? Doan's Regulates bilious at
tacks. rs cents at any drug store.
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Described.

"Pa. what is meant by nervous
wreck?'
"A nervous wreck. my boy. is some
thing that a woman says she is every
time she gets q headache. detroit
Free Press.
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WANTED: Men to advertise and
distribute our sample Mail Order
Merchandise Catalogues. $50 per
month. Address: UNITY SUPPLY
CO., Dept. P. Chicago, I'll,
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A lie always has certain amount of
weight with those who wish to be-
lieve it.-Rice.