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Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1909-10-22
OH! WHAT A PEOPLES" BANK

Washington i, now sending out I'm.
spired dispatches having for their
purpose which is avuwed, the FED
u~cation Of the people" on the neccss.
ity of Il great central bank of issue.
These dispatches would educate the
people in many funny ways. Take
this for instance; 1t will he THE peoples
bank" as we are told for everyone
will he privileged to buy the bank
stock Just rs we might a government
bond so is anyone privileged to buy
Union Pacific stock, and United States
Steel corporation stock. Bnt is the
Union Pacific a railroad managed bv
the people for the people? Is the steel
trust "a peoples trust?" The stock
in the central bank will he bought nv
those to whom its possession means
most. and those who can afford to nav
most for it: to wit. the big Wall street
interests, that can well afford to invest
their money without interest in return
for the Opportunity to control the bank.
Again. political control of the hank
is to he made extremely difficult by
the life appointment Of officers" We
should think -! But it is moi ''polit.
ical control Of the bank" that is oh
lcctcd to. The objection. ON the other
hand Is tn bank control of politics.
And 1t Is only required that the bank
officials Inc appointed for life to place
them, AMI the bank as well. securely
beyond the reach of the people. Safe
in their positions, with II control Of
the bank that only death can take from
them. they may proceed to use the
bank according to their own sweet
withstand tho people must grin and
bear it.
Furthermore, these educational dis.
patches tell us. the government is TO
guarantee the profits of this central
bank. and IL to deposit in il all the
public funds. which now are on de.
post In ba1ts throughout tho-countrv.
IL is also to delegate to this bank the
power Ia issue legal tender money
when 1t wants tO-and Ia retire such
money when II wants to. All these fa
VOrs the g1vornmh mt. which is to say
the people, bsSt0w on the bank. But
lit IL no intended thit.thc bank should
support tho credit Of the nation. IF
the national government leeds funds:
II 1t spends more ,iioiiny than il col.
iccts by taxation, il must continue in
the old way to borrow money from
the world ut large by tho sale of bonds. "
Tho government in other words. Is To
confer princcly favors unlimited power,
upon the bank. But the bank Is To
give the government. in return OK.
acily nothing.
And tho bcnoiit2 Who would profit :
The educational dispatches say
THE single purpose of the bank
would b. to %safcguar | the business in.
tcrcsts "f tho people in their private
relations. II there were need for more
money for business purposes. tho bank
would supply 1t by notes. and IL there
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1909-10-22
AN "INNOCENT COMPANY"

Edward a. ca i,h,, vicc. president
and general innnirrr NJ the Cu1ahy
Packing Company said, in Omaha.
with regard to the scttlcm mt of tho
Oleomargarinc case:
"Thc government. after a thorough
investigation. Is satisfied that no official
Of the company was in any way IN.
volVed In the matter, and that the nj.
legged offcnsc was simply u Technical
violation Of which the management
know nothing about.
The company. therefore, thought IL
best to settle the matter rather than
fight II IN the courts"
That is what Edward A. Cndahy says
after he agreed to pay q fine Of 800.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1909-10-22
TAFT ON SHIP SUBSIDY

President Taft waited until he got to
the Pacific coast before Numbering his
speech favoring n ship subsidy steal
from the public. Not u word about it
In Illinois, Minnesota, Iowa. Nebraska.
Colorado or Montana. These states
would have. to contribute, and would
receive no possible return for their con-
tributions. In these he pattcd the
farmers ON the back and talked of the
conservation of national resources
which, under republican administra-
tions, have been depleted and destroyed
for personal profit and without the
slightest regard for the c0untry's
future.
On the eastern and western coasts
there are to he found combinations of
capital that would he directly benefited
in a financial way by a ship subsidy.
The presidents remarks on the subject
are reserved for these.
What does the president propose to
take from the pockets of the people and
give to the builders and owners of ships
Here is the list Of items: Enough to
cover tho greater expense of labor;
enough to cover the greater expense of
material; enough to cover the greater
cost of equipping, manning and main.
tanning ships; and lastly. I'm amount
equal to tho subsidies given to their
own ships by foreign nations. Other
countries only give tho subsidy. The
people Of the United States are to bc
asked to duplicate that and donate the
the items mentioned above in addition.
Like the tariff, If the plan were put
In operation. the limit of cost to the
people never would he reached. Each
succeeding congress would he asked to
tax the people still more 'for the pro.
lection of our merchant marine But
the amount of the cost Is of secondary
consideration. The principal IL In.
hercntly wrong, for its entire and only
effect would be to take from one man
aud give to another without rccoinpens.
ing the giver for his loss. II is special
legislation of the most vicious type. II
would tax the many for the enrichment
Of the few without even a slight
incidental benefit TO the government.
The whole plan is n.Amcrican and
i~tndemocratic, and no pagty that would
PISS such II law could possibly remain
in power.
There Is little fear. however, that |
His piece of robbery will cvcr I've car.
ricd to fulfllment. The democrats
In congress will oppose IL to q man.
md there will bic enough "progrcssivcs, "
MS republicans but trying to rep.
resent the interests of their conslitu
furnish the number of votes rca
iisite to defeat the gigantic steal
Kansas City Post.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1909-10-22
China's Craving For knowledge

Foreign cunSuls in Chinese cities,
missionaries in AL parts of the Chinese
empire. merchants in the Chinese ports.
and travellers who study China agree in
reporting IA new hunger for knowledge
the kind of knowledge which has
made the nations Of the western world
great and prosperous and strong. The
Chinese are willing and ca ger to go to
school to America and Europe, in a
SENSE which WAS never before true of
any large part of the population.
There is IA general recognition Of tie
value and need Of western training for
the business of life.
The Significance of this change j.
easily perceived, for it must result IN Il
great quickcning of the vital current,
Of national life, in u country of 400,
900. 600 inhabitants. II means NOR,
strength in war and better progress IN
the arts and industries Of peace. 1t vii
make China more Formidable t. other
great nations rs Il competitor and enrich
the Chinese market for European nnt
American products Of possible rival
and it will also widen many kinds.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1909-10-22
In and ONT nl Enrnr

u beg n iEuusand pardOns." said
he man with the range ewes TOR
'"' SN"hk'nG To you tn" moment | ~.
i"r'd 81" room. will toll Won why.
hen ] enter u room IL IL almost i'm
i'"SSihl" Tor M" To recognize anybody
Tor Il i"w minu'cs. My eyes wont
"rus When was n child | had q
serious Illness. When | finally re.
Covered. my eyes were IN this condl
ton. and have remained so ever
since"
Hut Just the same she noticed that
when the walter passed with tho
punch his eyes focused on II correctly
every time.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1909-10-22
BUSINESS EOR SALE

Commencing Monday. Oc:"he: !Sth.
l will offer the entire StJck If groceries.
liquors, tobacco. hardware. st Yves.
furniture. implements AMI wagons at
the w. +. Smith Company. Elko.
Nevada. for sale nj greatly reduced
prices. much of it at cost. The business
is for sale either as 4 whole ~ IN part.
The real estate Will IL sJld or leased.
Reasonable terms will b. g,vcn for
payment. A. you are No doubt aware.
Mr.. Cic,rss W. Prltirr. my friend and
associate. resides in Sacramento where
we are interested. My business O
ncctions i'll Californi. take more or less
Of my time, SD we have decided. with
much regret. to close the business ~
500 as possible.
w. T. SMITH.
Elkn. Nevada. October 10. 1909.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1909-10-22
AT EtEIhED FIFTY YEARS AGO
N. s. shaIer Tells Us Of the Life Of a
Senior.

He was n senior I'm Harvard college
and had a wcli-dCscrved name for
scholarship N III" ClussIcs. as well as
Tor n miscellaneous assortment Of tai.
"nts and knowledge. He was reputcd
to bc the best player Of the game Of
checkers In The country: knew the
political history of the United States
anlazin"ly well: was learned I'm pugil-
Ism. having ut his tongues end the
story OF all tho prizc.nghts Of recent
times; withal he was the mcrrIcst 1T.
~" -man | q seen. well recall my
hrst morning with him. whcn. after 20.
Ing over the best OF what [ could and
could not do. he asked me II could
oox. ] pleaded guilty To some knowI.
edge OF that ignoblc art. At that time
had not lcarncd OF his Intercs, I'm Il.
ana thought that | would be lowered
IN his eyes by tho confession. To nv
surprise. indeed TO my horror, for I
RAD Il sw0rdsman's CONTEMPT for the
business. hc insisted on my having a
BOAT with him nj 0nce.-N. s. Shalcr's
Autobiography. IN the Atlantic.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1909-10-22
ELECTION or SENATORS
by DIRECT VOTE

II develops that the legislatures Of
thirty'onc states have adopted rcsolu.
tons fayoring the election Of United
States senators by II direct vote and
asking congress to call IL convention for
the amendment Of the constitution.
The constitution provides that when.
cvGr two.thirds Of tho states demand by
petition or other action of their lcgis.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1909-10-22
Federal Census Takers
To ne Appointed Jaiuary I

Although the United States crns,t.
will not be actually taken until next
April. l,sOo appointments will bn made
OF thoS" who are to begin the prclimi.
nary work on January I Of the coming
year.
The duties of such agents will he 10
collect statistics for tn" next census Of
manufactures. mines and qnarricS. As
Tar IN po "Siblc it Is desired To- obtain
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1909-10-22

Entered n, the ElKo ~postonnce for transmission
through the mails as second-class matter.
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Cam. In Contact With Hot Water
w. +. SMITH.

;lkn. Nevada. October 10. 1909.
Gilpin observer., 1909-06-24

oMEMAE cards always satisfactory the
II II
he he
n a
a of
the
used instead
be
the gai ladies'
is quite suite o he
it written
basket
Rodocaachi
an French pink
The ar The bells to be painted
liver, ribbons red
@ sdelgh chez the table
Gilpin observer., 1909-06-24
Only Frame Buildings in London.

Of Any New" American western
town can show similar structures
They are "clinker" built two-story af
pearance.
But it is their history that counts
| These buildings always have possess
ed more or less interest to American
visitors, as they were erected during
the first year of the American war
of independence. AS specimens OF
early London building work they pos
sess an interest in themselves. After
the great London fire of 1866, large
number of wooden buildings were
erected in various parts of London and
though these particular ones did not
come into existence until hundred
years afterwards they were regarded
in their day as among the most impos-
ing edifices of their kind.
Historically, the buildings possesS;
interest as having been the temporary
abiding place of the famous engineer,
Isambard Kingdom Brunei, who built
the first tunnel under the Thames,
and also planned the famous Clifton
suspension bridge which won him
fame in the engineering world. Brunei
also was the designer of the Great
Eastern, the largest ship ever built,
and of the first propeller ship to cross
the Atlantic. 1t is said that he lived
in these houses during the years of the
greatest engineering activity.
The district in which these houses
stand is not now considered Select
one, but, in the early days, several
prominent London city merchants re-
sided there; and in this neighborhood
also lived numerous famous actors and
actresses, Ga:rick, Mrs. Siddons and
Sheridan at one time lived on the
south side of the river and even in
the carrier days Shakespeare's thea
ter-the Globe-of which the poet held
the majority of shares-stood in the
neighborhood of Blackfriars bridge.
Gilpin observer., 1909-06-24
GONGs FOR COUNTRY HOUSES
More Musical Than the Old-Time Din
ner Bell to Summon the
Family Together.

In country houses it is becoming
more and more fashionable to use
chimes or gongs of some sort to sum
mon the family at meal times. Often
the different members are scattered.
some on porches or out in the grounds,
others in their rooms, and 1t is almost
impossible for a maid to announce
Dinner is served" to each one.
Many attractive chimes or gougs are
g, W provided which are both more
musical and less palpable than the old
time dinner bell. Most of these chimes
are of japanese origin and are gener-
ally ornamental arrangement of gongs
and bells attached to rods or cords of
board which can be hung.
A fascinating variation seen recent
ly could be stood on a buffet or on a
small table just inside the dining
door. 1t was Chinese coolie in
bronze, about eight or ten inches high.
Over his shoulder he carried a rod to
one end of which was attached two
small gongs and to the other one large
one. A small striker was slipped
through the COOLIES belt. where 1t
was ever in readiness when wanted.
Gilpin observer., 1909-06-24
JOB WOULD KEEP HIM BUSY
Greenhorn Sailor Realized the Captain
Had Given Him q Bio
Contract.

In the height of the recent wheat tu-
multi Broker Patten, discussing the
governments wheat estimates with 4
reporter, said calmly:
But some of the men the govern
ment takes its figures from are green.
horns. Perfect greenhorns. AS bad
as the Dutch sailor, you know.
"The captain said to the sailor,
when the ship came to port:
"'Take boat, run ashore and buy
two dollars worth of vegetables
"The sailor didn't know what vege-
tables were, so as soon as he struck
land he said to longshoreman:
"'What is vegetables, mate?'
"'Oh. dried peas. for instance the
'longshoreman answered.
$50 the Dutch sailor spent his two
dollars on huge sack of dried peas.
when he drew near the ship again
with his load the captain called him
from the bridge:
"Well, have you got those vege-
tables?'
"'Aye, aye, sir said the sailor.
"'Then,' said the captain, hand
them up to cookie one at time
"'Shiver my timbers!' said the
sailor, I've got job before me now.
and no mistake!"
Gilpin observer., 1909-06-24
Use Of Slips.

Corset covers and chemises are cut
low and lingerie waists are of the
sheerest materials. Wherefore some
sort of slip" is necessary as inter-
yening between the two. Slips conse-
quently will be in great demand this
season. They are made Of very strong
mousseline de sole. They have round
neck and half short sleeves when
bought ready-made in the shops. They
are perfectly plain. being finished at
neck and sleeves with a narrow hem
The stores sell them by the dozen.
One girl, who is thin, wears these
slips under all her summer waists.
She finds that 1t gives her a much
better shape around the shoulders.
while the added warmth in hot
weather is hardly noticeable.
Gilpin observer., 1909-06-24
WON'T MIX
Bad Food and Good Health Won't Mix.

The human stomach stands much
abuse but 1t won't return good health
II you give 1t bad food.
If you feed right you will feel right,
for proper food and good mind is the
sure road to health.
"a year ago became much alarmed
about my health for 1 began to suffer
after each meal no matter how little I
ate." says Denver woman.
II lost my appetite and the very
thought Of food grew distasteful, with
the result that 1 was not nourished
and got weak and thin.
my home cares were very heavy, for
besides large family OF my own I
have also to look out for my aged
mother. There was no one to shoul-
der my household burdens, and come
what might, I must bear them, and
this thought nearly drove me frantic
when I realized that my health was
breaking down.
II read an article in the paper about
some one with trouble just like mine be-
ing cured on Grape-Nuts food and act
ing on this suggestion gave Grape
Nuts a trial. The first dish of this
delicious food proved that I had struck
the right thing.
my uncomfortable Nee.fngs in stom-
ach and brain disappeared as IL by
magic and in an incredibly short space
of time was myself again. Since
then / have gained ~ pounds in
weight through summer OF hard
work and realize I am very different
woman, all due to the splendid food.
Grape-Nuts."
There's Reason" Trial will prove.
Read the famous little book, 1.-THE
Eoad to Wellville," in pkgs.
Ever read the above letter. A new
one appears from time to time. They
are genuinss truss and fall Of human
interest
Gilpin observer., 1909-06-24

Bordered foulard in delightful
shade of green was used for an at
tractive gown patterned after above
model. The yoke of bodice is formed
of fan plaits Of white silk mousseline,
with stock, tab and side pieces of
lace. The bertha band and pointed
strap pieces are made from the bor-
der, which has an embroidered ring
in green several shades darker than
material. These are edged top and
bottom with velvet ribbon In dark
green. Fancy crochet buttons are
placed in each point Four deep cir
cular tucks form the blouse and the
same number of tucks are used in
tops of sleeves. The skirt is plain, the
dotted border forming the hem.
Gilpin observer., 1909-06-24

royal foot by way Of emphasis she
will enforce her Dutch will with the
most beautiful American footwear
that ever graced the sole of pros.
pective monarch. Her royal highness
boasts II pairs of such Cinderella
slippers and booties as would make
the veriest fairy wonder.
To be sure. they have been sent
here to be designed and cut and fit-
ted as only the American shoemaker
knows how, but the materials of
which they are composed are the fin
est white kid and calfskin from Paris,
brocaded satin. silk. cloth of gold, SO
that when 1t pleases the queen in en-
bryo to suck the royal toe 1t may be
clothed accordingly.
The loveliest shoes Of all this daz.
zling collection are lined from a piece
of Queen Wilhelmina's wedding gown
and cost 5000. All the II pairs are
made with soft soles.
Gilpin observer., 1909-06-24
eermany's Gift Against Plague

Germany has SO sanatoria for tu-
berculosis, which hold over 10000
poor consumptives; the cost OF each
sanatorium is about 100000. Through
organized, effective methods, Ger
many has reduced the death rate from
consumption by one-half throughout
the nation. In the German army tn
berculosis has diminished AZ per
cent. during the past 20 years (from
33 per cent. per 1000 to 10 per cent.
per 1000 Of the effective force).
Gilpin observer., 1909-06-24
LoNDoN's FEW FRAME HOUSES
Old Wooden Structures That Possess
Historical Interest Soon to ae
Torn Down.

London.-Across Blackfriars bridge
scarcely five minutes walk from St.
Paul's cathedral, is row of very an
cient frame buildings" the only one
of its kind now remaining within the
boundaries of the metropolitan district.
These old wooden structures are soon
to come down to make room for mod
ern offices.
From the purely architectural or ar.
tistic point of view, these particular
wooden buildings are nothing to boast
Gilpin observer., 1909-06-24

bloating, ETC., are
troubles that COM
monty come from
sick kidneys. Don't
mistake the cause
Doan's Kidney Pills
have cured thou
sands of women af-
ficted in this way
by curing the kid
neys. Mrs. G. r.
Foresman, 113 S.
Gilpin observer., 1909-06-24
Iron Hair Tonic,

A good hair tonic containing iron
is made from half an ounce of tine
ture Of acetate of iron. half pint of
water, a quarter of an ounce glyceriue
and 21s grains of sulphuret Of potns-
stun. It should be well mixed and
the stopper Of the bottle left out for
while. Then ten drops of oil Of
lavender Is added. 1t is H,asssyed
nightly into the scalp
Gilpin observer., 1909-06-24

Eighth St, Canon City, Colo, says:
Three years 1 suffered with rheuma-
tism, dropsy and kidney complaint,
and became utterly helpless. found re-
lief after using two or three boxes of
Doan's Kidney Pills and kept on until
cured. Doan's Kidney Pills have
been blessing to me-"
Sold by all dealers. so cents box.
Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo, N. Y.
Gilpin observer., 1909-06-24
Absent All Around.

The absent minded professor re-
turned home one evening. and, after
ringing his front doorbell for some
time to no effect, heard the maid S
voice from the second story window:
"The professor is not in"
"All right" quietly answered the
professor; "I'll call again" And he
hobbled down the stone steps.-Lip-
pincotts.
Gilpin observer., 1909-06-24
Witness,

Your boy was just little-er-wild
when he was at college wasn't he?"
20, yes; he generally was little
wild at first. Couldn't get 'em over
the plate, you know. But he always
steadied down before the game was
over"
Gilpin observer., 1909-06-24
lJ.e Allan. Eoot.E...

1t is the only relief for Swollen Smart
Ing. Tired, Aching. Hot, Sweating Feet.
Corns and Bunions. Ask for Aliens Foot
Ease, a powder to be shaken into the
shoes. Cures while you walk. At all Drug
any substitute. Sample sent FREE. Ad-
dress. Allen S. Ol.nsted. Leroy, n. Y.
Gilpin observer., 1909-06-24
How He Stood Up for Him.

Dolan-So Casey was running me
down an ye stood up for me?
Calahan-Oi did; OF siz to him:
Casey, yere no coward-and ye work
hard an pay yer dibts-an' we don't
get drunk an lick yer woife-but in
other despects ye're no better than
Dolon!"-Puck.
Gilpin observer., 1909-06-24
Economv.

Some women's idea Of economy is
doing without the things that her
husband likes best to eat.
Gilpin observer., 1909-06-24
. Barber Shop Repartee.

Customer (having face steamed)-
Gee whiz! that towel is hot!
Barber-Yes. know; but / couldn't
hold It any longer.-Puck.
Gilpin observer., 1909-06-24

Preachers ought to get a good sal
ary; it's church money. you know.
Gilpin observer., 1909-06-24

PERRY DAVIS PAINkILLER
Is "an ounce of prevention" we'll
pound of cure" For bowel troubles, ski
wounds colds, and other ills CSC and 5Oc sizes
Gilpin observer., 1909-06-24
WOMEN SUFFER NEEDLESsLY
Many Mysterious Aches and Pains Are
Easily Cured.

Backache, pain through the hips
dizzy spells, headaches, nervousness
Gilpin observer., 1909-06-24
NERVE.

Excuse me, can l speak to your
typewriter a moment?"
You cannot; she's engaged"
That's all right; I'm the fellow
she's engaged to-"
Gilpin observer., 1909-06-24

placed anywhere
attracts and kills
all nies. n eat,
clenn.ornAn0ntAl,
convenient. cheap.
Lasisa1l seasos. Cam
not spin or tip
over, Will no I son
orinJureanything.
Guaranteed ereo-
tive. OfaIldeslsrs,
Or orsenfprspaidTov
20c. liarold seasrs,
$50 De kalb Avssss,
nreshiys. New Hsrh.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1909-02-13
Grand Eoteau.

Rev. Il. s. Maring, S. j, paid q
flying trip 10 Baton Rouge last week.
Misses Bertha and Louise Jones Of
Carencro we're IN town Monday.
Judge j. 4. Smith, Dr.. E. S. and
Mr. b. n. Barry, Mrs. Y. n. Case,
Mr.. and Mrs. ChappY Smith were ii
0peIousas Monday.
DE-. D. Il. GulBeau vas in 0pelousas
Tuesday.
a magnificent dramatic and speeta-
cuIar entertainment given last Sum
day night on 81. Charles College
grounds proved 4 success. Several
young ladies' and children from Sum
set and this place participated. The
Church Point brass band furnished
instrumental music for the occasion.
Those present were: Judge Ar
thur Simon and daughters Miss Si-
DOME; Mr.. and Mrs. Des Mizzi d
0peIousas; Miss Isabel Monton 81
Lafayette; Misses Jeanne and Hem
ietta Messenger Of New iberia, and
many others too numerous to mem
ton.
All who attended the entertain.
ment, and especially those who made
the time ) glorious one BY their good
acting, have the sincere thanks Of Gun
community, including the children b
Mary. VIOLET.