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Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1910-11-18

ntered at the EIKo postorice TO- transmission
through the mails as seeoHd-class matter.
The Dickinson press., 1910-04-09
How They Got Out.

Uncle Ephraim had two hogs, which
he kept in a pen at the rear end Of his
little lot. They were Of the "razor-
back' variety. and, although they were
fed bountifully with kitchen waste, it
seemed impossible to put any fat on
their attenuated frames. One morning
when he went out to feed them they
were not there. They had disappear.
ed, leaving no clew to the n in
which they had made their escape.
whats the matter. Uncle Ephy'
inquired a. neighbor, noticing the deep
detection with which the old man was
looking down into the empty pen.
my hawgs is done gone, sah," he
answered.
"Stolen?"
"No, sab; 1 don't see no signs dat
anybody tuck 'em."
"Did they climb out over the top?"
"No; dey couldn't "a done dat"
"How do you think they got away?"
"Well, sah," said Uncle Ephraim,
tiny 'pinion is dat dem hawgs kind
O. raised deirselves up on aidge an
crope through a crack."-Youth's Com
paniOn,
The Dickinson press., 1910-04-09
OUR POOR LITTLE EARTH.
A Mere spsek Compared With Some
Of the Monster Suns.

A Mere Spsck Compared With Some
Of the Monster Suns.
The main facts Of astronomy are
highly interesting. It is only dry text
books that have made us turn away
from them. Read a good popular as.
tronomy and you will gain a dim, re.
mote idea of infinity and eternity.
Sometimes you think you; see a big
star, but you do not. You merely see
the light from it which has been $500
years In reaching us = e.:
Almost everybody knows that our
earthris a third rate planet in ou1
solar system. jupiter would scarcely
condescend to notice us. But they do
not know that our sun itself sits be.
low the salt. 1t would not be admit.
ted :to,a congregation Of important
heavenly bodies. Campus, the lar
gest star that we see, is 10000 times
the size Of u sun, and our solar cen
ter is hopelessly outclassed by Aide
baran, Rtgei, Sirius, Betelguese and
countless others.
Mark Twain put this fact very we'll
in one of his stories, captain Storm
fields Visit to Heaven" When the
captain arrived and announced that he
was from the earth the recording an.
gels could not remember ever having
heard Of such a place before. One
finally recalled that it was a poor lit.
tie planet belonging to a poor little
solar system away down in a dark cor.
ner Of the heavens.-New York: World,
The Dickinson press., 1910-04-09
ENTIRELY TOO CAREFUL.
Fate Of the Flowers tho Master Placed
In Water.

Fate Of the Flowers tho Master Placed
In Water.
A certain good natured doctor whose
doorbell rang late one Saturday night,
%supposing that the summons was from
some n who needed his services, rose
from bed, put on his dressing gown
and went to the door.
A workingman stood there, holding
a huge paper package, from which
buds and leaves were protruding.
us Miss Caroline Ward in {" he asked.
"She has retired" returned the doc
tor. Miss Caroline Ward was his cook.
Pm sorry, sir, to call so late. Some
thing went wrong with the tramcar l
was in. I'll leave this for her, sir, if
you will kindly give it to her in the
morning.
Certainly" said the doctor. He
took the flowers into the kitchen,
placed a dishpan in the sink, drew a
few inches of water in it, carefully
pressed the base Of the package into
the water and went back to bed,
thinking how pleased the cook would
be.
The next morning he found the cook
holding a dripping bundle. She was
angry.
IF I lad the pussons ERE wot did
this" said she, I'D empty the kettle
on 'em! I'd let EN- see if they could
put the at what my young man bought
me in a dishpan, I would"
The doctor left the kitchen some
what hurriedly.-London Scraps.
The Dickinson press., 1910-04-09
A R IDEA.
Unusual saoaeity That Was Laudsd b,
the Professor.

Unusual sasaeity That Was Laudsd by
the Professor.
That the %proverbial absentminded
professor is sometimes ably abetted by
his wife is illustrated by 4 story told
Of Professor Bunsen. One evening
about the usual hour for retiring he
took it into his head to run wei to
the club just as he and madam were
returning from an evening call.
But" raid the lady, II must have
the front door locked before I retire."
This emergency staggered the pro.
lessor, and as he looked bewildered at
his wife the lady, seized with an in.
SEPARATION, continued:
"IIl so in and lock the door and
throw you the key from the window"
This program was carried out, and
when he reached the club, the profess.
or related the incident to a friend as
evidence Of his wife's unusual sagac-
ity,.
The friend greeted the story with a
roar Of laughter.
"And why, my dear professor" he
said, Ibid you not simply admit your
wife, lock the door from the outside
and come away"
"True," calculated the learned ma
Of science, 1--WE never thought Of that"
The climax of the incident was
reached an hour later when, returning
home, the professor discovered that
the lady in her excitement had thrown
out the wrong key.
The Dickinson press., 1910-04-09
Wonderful Memories.

We are told that Pascal never for
got anything he had seen, heard or
thought. Avicenna could repeat by
rote the entire Koran when he was
ten years old, and Francis Suarez had
the whole of st. Augustine in his
memory. In three weeks Scaliger, the
famous scholar, committed to memory
every line Of the ''Iliad" and the
odyssey" Another scholar, Justus
Lipsius, offered to repeat the "Histo-
ries' of Tacitus without a mistake on
forfeit Of his life.
The Dickinson press., 1910-04-09
SCHOOL LAND LEAsINes
DATES LAST OF APRIL

The state school lands will be leased in
counties west of the Missouri river the
last of April. The leasing takes place
at the county seat of each county and
the lands will be struck off to the high
est bider who will be required to pay at
the time the leasing charges. and an
additional fee for the filing of the lease
for each section.
Subsequent year rentals are due the
first of January of each year and in
default of payment for a period of thirty
days the lease will be terminated with
out notice to the holder. A list of the
lands to be leased is ON file with the
treasurer of the county in which the land
is located and will be open for inspec-
ton two weeks before the date set for
the leasing of each county.
The land will be leased for hay and
grazing purposes only. No ''hay per-
mits" will be allowed this year and
the only way to get the use of the land
will be by the regular leasing method.
1t will be a good plan for interested
parties to make note of the following
dates:
Morton county. April IS.
Stark county. April..19.
Billings county, April 20. ,
Bowman county. April %.
Adams county. April %.
HettinGer county, April Is.
Dunn county, April %.
Mckenzie county. April 80.
Mercer county, May 4.
Oliver county, May 6.
The Dickinson press., 1910-04-09
Why Halo Would Not Do.

When N. 0. Nelson, the profit sharer,
decided to transfer his cooperative
business from st. Louis to the country
he looked about carefully for a favor
able location. His personal friend
DR.. Edward Everett Hale accom-
panied him on one Of his tours in
search Of this. A site was chosen, and
a name for it was then in order.
Among others, Hale was considered,
but rejected because, as Mr.. Nelson
said, "the name differs from its dis.
tinguished owner in being only four
letters long, while he was six feet four
or thereabouts." So Leclaire was
chosen in honor of the pioneer French
profit sharer.-World's Work.
The Dickinson press., 1910-04-09
Writinq For Money!.

Fond Father-Ycs, my boy at the
varsity has written several articles for
the magazines.
Friend-But he's not a professional
writer, surely?
"What do you mean by profession.
alp"
"Why, he doesn't write for money!"
Doesn't he? You ought to see
some Of his letters to me!'-Exchange.
The Dickinson press., 1910-04-09
500 Reward

Strayed from my home,four miles west
of Alden, N. D., on the night of Novem-
Der e, five head of horses as follows:
One black horse weighing about 1900
pounds, with white spot in head and two
white hind feet, branded Sc, reverse
thirty-three, on shoulder. One black
mare weighing about 1900 pounds,
branded 7 IN hip. Two dapple gray
horses weighing about 5000 pounds, one
lighter color than the. other, with
reversed p on the shoulder. One sorrel
horse with strip in face. weighing about
400 pounds; no brand. l will pay $50
per head for return of these horses,so
for information leading t their
recovery. &C. CHASE,
2-5:tf Alden, ND.
The Dickinson press., 1910-04-09
insult Upon Injury.

"And to make matters worse" COM
planned the employee who had just
been blown up by a premature explo-
sion in a quarry, 'when I claimed
damages the foreman called me a
blasted fool."-Lippincott's.
The Dickinson press., 1910-04-09
Possibly True,

Mamma Ito a friend who is lunch
ing with her)-I don't know why it is,
but I always eat more when we have
company than when we're alone.
Tommy (helping himself to the third
piece of cake)-I know why it is;
cause we have better things to eat
Brooklyn Life.
The Dickinson press., 1910-04-09

Bind together your spare hours by
the cords Of some definite purpose
William NJ. Taylor.
The Dickinson press., 1910-04-09
HORSES

When you are looking for horses, why
not come to the Natural Horse Market?
W. receive them fresh from the country
daily and you are assured of getting
stock that will stand shipping to North
Dakota, Montana or Canada, as we have
only northern horses in our barn. We
invite your inspection.
so. ST. PAUL HORSE CO..
So. St. Paul, MINI.
"The House With a Horse Reputation"
3-12-4t :.
The Dickinson press., 1910-04-09

OR STOLEN
Win pay s15 per head for return or informa.
ton leading to recovery OF 3 horses OF follow
ing description: l bay gelding. 4 years this
spring. all 4 feet white and white strip in face.
l bay gelding, 4 years this spring. hind feet
white and star In face, also q little white on
nose: black stallion coming two years this
Si sio9@a Fl 1f rsssss- o ins eft ts saSs'de horse: ses
should be written to JOHAN KLANS,
Oakdale, N. D. 3-5.tf
The Dickinson press., 1910-04-09

OF Halliday, missing about one year ago, one
S's9t xs %sss es 5 Sss1s Ga 90 'f sfs ssSS5d sH os
old, with same brand on left shoulder, one iron
grey mare, 2 years DID,, no brand. $500 reward
for Information. c. E. CARLSON,
11206mp Halliday, N, d.
The Dickinson press., 1910-04-09
JOHN, ROB'T, TOM
and JOE FISHER,

OICKIuBOu, NJ d.
Range on Crooked
creek and Little Knife
river. Cattle brands,
% shown in cut, also
Same brand left side,
right and loft shout
der. Horses have same
brand on right and lef
The Dickinson press., 1910-04-09

c. H. ENGEN. Taylor, N. D, Owner
of cattle branded like cut on right hip;
also J same place; ID on right
side. ~11-2307-1yp
The Dickinson press., 1910-04-09

on right ribs of cattle, a. indicated in cut, IL
also used on right shoulder Of horses
concerning cattle and horses with these
brande..
The Dickinson press., 1910-04-09

NUNS MUNSON-Owner of cattle branded
MA 4On right ribs; horses M A on right
shoulder. Range on w bar road. Address.
fayette. N. D 5-1-1yr.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1910-11-24
THOUGHT ONLY OF THE GAME
FlIIaii Affection Lost Sight OF by the
Small but Enthusiastic Lover
Of Football.

Among the spectators at a match
between the Blackburn Rovers and
the Olympic was a little lad about
nine years Of age. Though the boys
knowledge Of the game may have
been limited. his notion Of correct
play was extremely robust.
60 It. Lympic." he yelled. Rush
EN- of their pins. Chatter 'em. Jump
on their chests. Bowl 'em over. Good
for yer. Now 'em down. Scatter 'em.
'Lympic.'
When his parent neatly ''grassed"
one of the opposing forwards. the
youngster expressed approval by
bawling. Good fer yer. owd EN-" add
ing proudly to the spectators. "Feyth-
er 'ad I'm sweet"
Yes" said a hearer. but he'll get
killed before the games finished"
II don't care carrot II he does"
said the boy.-London Tit-BitA
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1910-11-24
BABY WASTED TO SKELETON

MY little son. when about q year
and a half old. began to have sores
come out on his face. had a physi-
clan treat him. but the sores grew
worse. Then they began to come out
on his arms. then on other parts Of
his body. and then one came on his
chest. worse than the others. Then I
called another physician. Still he
grew worse. At the end OF about \
year and . half Of suffering he grew
30 bad that had to tic his hands in
cloths at night to keep him from
scratching the sores and tearing the
flesh. He got to be . mere skeleton.
and was hardly able to walk.
MY aunt advised me to try Cuti-
cura Soap and Cuticura Ointment. I
sent to . drug store and got . cake Of
Cuticura Soap and . box Of the Oint-
ment and followed directions. At tho
end Of two months the sores were all
well. He has never had any sores
Of any kind since. can sincerely say
that only for Cuticura my child would
have died. used only one cake Of
Cuticura Soap and about three boxes
OF Ointment
Il am a nurse and my profession
brings me into many different fam
files and It is always . pleasure for
me to tell my story and recommend
Cuticura Remedies. Mrs. Egbert Shell
don. Litchaeld. Conn. Oct. %. 1909"
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1910-11-24
in DissIpated Quao.

They must think We are in . baA
way here in New York." said Francis
Wilson at the Players club. They
must think we are as hopeless a. the
Temperance audience in QuaG."
Mr.. Wilson was condemning the
proposed law to imprison for . year
any person arrested twice for drunk
onness. He resumed:.
"A drummer attended Quag tenn
perance lecture one night. The audi
snce was enthusiastic. It cheered
every point that the lectured made.
Yet the lecturer had = red nose and .
shaky hand. while an unpleasant odor
of alcohol made the air of the hall
heavy.
"'Are they all teetotalers hereI' the
drummer whispered to = neighbor
suspiciously.
"'Yes. SIR was the reply. all strict
teetotalers-between the drinks. -
Washington Star.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1910-11-24
Supreme Test.

II thought you said this bathing
suit was in fast colors." said Binks.
Indignantly. to the bathing master Of
whom he had bought his dollar suit
that morning.
"Yes. that's what I said.- returned
tho bathing master.
well. every blessed stripe on the
blooming thing has come OF on my
back" retorted Binks.
"Ah. but wait until you try to get
'em OF your back smiled the bath
ing master. suavely. Then you'll
Weekly.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1910-11-24
San Francisco. Population.

Washington-The population OF San
Francisco is 416.912. according to the
thirteenth census. This Is an increase
OF 74,13O, or 21.6 per cent over 342,
1872 in 1900. In connection with the
announcement Of the population of
San Francisco. the director of, the
census said the original returns con-
tained 42O,234 names, but Of these. on
Investigation by the Census Bureau. a.
322 we're eliminated. There was found
40 evidence Of intentional fraud ON tho
part of the enumerators.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1910-11-24
MORE THAN EVER
Increased Capacity for Mental Labor
Since Leaving on coffse.

Many former coffee drinkers vino
have mental work to perform, day
after day. have found . better capaci-
ty ard greater endurance by using
Postum instead Of ordinary coffee. An
Illinois woman writes:
II had drank coffee for about twen-
II years. and finally had what the
doctor called coffee heart was
nervous and extremely Respondent:
had little mental or physical strength
left, had kidney trouble and constipa-
ton.
"The first noticeable benefit derived
from the change from coffee to Postum
was the natural action Of the kidneys
and bowels. In two weeks my heart
action was greatly improved and my
nerves steady.
"Then I became less respondent,
and the desire to be active again
showed proof Of renewed physical and
mental strength.
II am steadily gaining in physical
strength and brain power. formerly
did mental work and had to give It up
ON account Of coffee, but since using
Postum am doing hard mental labor
with less fatigue than ever before"
Read the little book, THE Road to
Wellvills. in pkgs. there's . Reason"
Ever rsaA H. aAsvs lstteeS A rev
s.s s.s eSyscss - - g en- 49, TnsS
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1910-11-24
GRAND OPENING FOR YOUNG MEN

The automobile and motor truck are
furnishing IN almost unlimited field of
profitable employment for young men.
Farmers are becoming heavy buyers.
Motor trucks are revolutionizing meth
DDS Of transportation In both city and
country. There IL . great and growing
demand for skilled operators to run
and care for these machines. Here
10 . good chance for enterprising
young men. The Automobile School Of
Dsnver's noted Y.M.C c. A.Trade School
fits them thoroughly for this work.
The practical character Of its instruc-
ton 10 recognized by the managers OF
garages throughout the state. Its stu
dents are thoroughly trained as driv-
ers. .repairmen. demonstrators and
salesmen. and are greatly in demand in
each Of these lines.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1910-11-24
An Exciting Town.

Los Angeles is a truly exciting town
to live in. To say nothing OF Its
heavenly climate and its bombs. there
is always something stimulating in
the occult limo going on. Just the
other day a widow of the angelic city
began to long for sight Of one Of
her schoolmates whom she had not
seen for As years. The longing brought
its fulfllment. A spirit told her to
look for him in Brooklyn. She obeyed.
met him on the street few hours
after she arrived. and promptly mar
ried him. It is worth while to live
in a city where things like this hap
pen. even at the risk of being blown
up now and then.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1910-11-24
WOMAN TELLS STORY
OF INTENSE SUFFERING

At the age of about 10 years, was a.
tackled with hemorrhage Of the kidneys or
bladder which continued for several years
without . check. finally took advantage
Of your generous, offer and procured .
sample bottle Of Swamp-Root Believing
It helped me, purchased . ffty-cent bot
tie, which convinced me that it was help
ing me. Three other bottles cured me. In
two or three year.. over-work brought my
ailmsnt back, but one bottle stopped Il.
I feel - il owe my life to you for the
erest blessing Dr.. Kilmer's Swamp Root
has bsen to me. recommend il to all hu-
man beings suffering ~ was. You have
my permission to publish this letter and
II any person doubts It, II they will write
ms. enclosing stamp. will give full par
uculars. Your very truly,
MRS. T. b. PHELPS,
Rocky, Ark.
Personally appeared before me this 3lss
day Of August, 1900, Mrs. T. B. Phelps
who subscribed the above statement and
made oath that the same l. true In sub
gtance and in fact.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1910-11-24
HOTEL MEN ATTENTION.

We offer for sale The Hotel Milo. 18th D
Broadway. In the heart of the city. 50
rooms. steam heat. running water In each
room. public and private baths. bell serv-
vice. minutes walk from shopping dis
trict. rent $500 per month including hcat
and water. 6-year Lease. Elegantly fur
nished with Axminster carpets. brass
beds. cotton mattresses. lhast erads of
Grand Rapids furniture. in golden oak.
maple and mahogany. This house has
Eeeu opened since last spring and will
clear big money under proper MANAGE
ment. $4,000 cash will handle: balnncs
monthly payments. terms to suit. This
price 10 Ia less than the original sale
price. Present tenant can't stand climate.
References required. For particulars ad-
dress THE STANDARD FURNITURE
CO., 1917 Lawrence ST.. Denver. Cole.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1910-11-24
0omewhat IndIonant.

0oWOwUaS tUot1Vouts
The two extra specialists had pound
% and sounded him. and felt Of his
pulse and tapped his frame till be
could only lie in . cold Precipitation Of
fear.
Undoubtedly it's . case Of appsn-
dicitis!" said specialist No. 1. grave
u.
Undoubtedly" assented specialist
No. 3.
But would he b able to stand an
operat1on?" pondered No. I.
"Ah. would hef" echoed No. :.
They dug him in tho ribs again. and
he squealed.
"Ah." remarked No. I, "I think We
ought to Let him get bit stronger be-
fore We cut into him"
"Confound your palaver!" gasped
the patient. starting up. What do
you take mo for-a chsesef"
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1910-11-24
Easy Marks.

Talk erbout yore easy marks" said
Uncle Silas Geehaw. who had been
passing . week in the city. '-us rubes
amt in II With them air teown
chaps."
Ibid yew sell 'em emmy gold bricks.
eilasf" Queried old Daddy Squash
neck.
Nav, didn't" answered Uncle
Silas, but I seed feller peddin' arti-
flcial ice-hed tn sign right on his
wagon-an' blamed sf tn chumps
didn't buy It fer th' real thing. by
grassi"
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1910-11-24
Verdict After SO Years.

New York.-Thirty-si years after
suit was begun against the Mutual
Life Insurance Company OF Hartford,
Conn, verdict against 1t was rem
dered here by jury in the Supreme
Court. Oscar Adler, glove manufac-
turer, who had insured his life for 81
500, died in 1876, but the company re-
fused to pay the policies. contending
that Adler had committed suicide.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1910-11-24
Harris Hanshue. driving an Apps>

con at the Territorial fair automobile
races at Phoenix Ariz., Nov. 10. broke
the worlds record for circular track
with . stock car in the 4:51-6:0o class.
His time was 0:56H. The record was
established during the 15-mile handf
cap race. in which the Apperson start
cd from scratch and won in 14;4Sh.
Hanshue also won the 25-mile race in
1e:55. and the 15-mile race for cars
that participated in the Los Angelss-
Phoenix road race. in 1924.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1910-11-24
L: P. PURvIS. J. p
Lseass -
- KlADsr D "
m.sAa.ssa, =. =.

Provs Whst Swsmp-Root WIN Do For Yos
Send to Dr.. Kilmer 4 Co.. Bingham
ton. N. Y, for . sample bottle. 1t win
convince anyone. You will also receive
booklet Of valuable information, telling
Ill about the kidneys and bladder. When
writing, b sure and mention this paper.
Ssnts and one-dollar.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1910-11-24
ray MURINE EYE REMCp'

TRY MURINE EYE REMEDY
for Red. Weak. Weary. Watery Eyes
and Granulated Eyslids. Murine Doesn't
smart-Soothes Eye Pain. Druggists
Sell Murine Eye Remedy. Liquid. 26c.
Aseptic Tubes. 26c. 31.00. Eye Books
and Eye Advice Free BY Mail.
Murine Eye Remedy Co.. Chicago.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1910-11-24
The Number.

The Number.
Il hear your new auto made Q good
record on It's trip"
"Yes; ran over In about an hour"
How manyr
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1910-11-24
Little Mvra EXPLAINS.

Little Myra Lee had been in school
but q few days when her mother had
occasion TO write a note to the teach
er, and signed herself Mrs. Kent.
Thinking she might have misunder-
stood the child's name. the teacher
asked an explanation.
"Oh." said Myra. with a charming
ly confidential air. you see, my NAM
ma got married again but l DIDN'T
Lippincott's.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1910-11-24
PIE,

you Americans" said the London
man, ARE very fond Of what you call
pie. But properly speaking . pie
should have meat In Il"
Perhaps. But the beef packers
compel US to economize."
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1910-11-24
A Good Comedian.

Any manager desiring q good COM
edian has 4 fine opportunity IN Lon.
don. as Inspector Dew has resigned
from Scotland Yard.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1910-11-24

There are more opportunities than
there are young men to take advan-
tage Of them.-James J. Hill.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1910-11-24
How's This?

We cnse ons Hundred Dollau Reward for any
of Catarrh that cannot b cured by HAIRS
Catarrh Cure
FL CHENEY d CO.. Toledo. o.
We. the undersigned. have known +. J. Cheney
for the years. and believe him perfectly hon
orable In all busine8 transactions and financially
able 70 carry any obligations made by bis nrm-
WAIpNo. KIsSAN MARVIN
Wholesale Drugxtsts. Toledo. o.
Hau'p Catarrh Cure d taken internally. acting
directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces OF the
system. Testimonials sent free. Price 70 cents pss
bottle eold by all DruGsista-
Take Hals Family Pills for constipation
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1910-11-24

Fortunate il the man who wants
only what he can get.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1910-11-24

= Mrs. WnsaDwss Soothing syrup.
For children teething. softens tho gums, rauc+s D.
unInmAton AlAys palta- curss wind couc. &c bctAo
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1910-11-24

Scientists claim that in .
million years this earth will be =
mass OF ice.
Proprietor Summer Hotel-Oh! we'll
I'll be out OF the summer-hotel busi-
ness by that time. I hope.