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Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1910-12-30
SHOCK OF BIG GUN FIRING
Deafness g Sure Result and Nerves
and Senses are Terribly
Strained

One of the penalties attendant on
firing off big guns is deafness. So sure
is this penalty to be exacted that, II ia
asserted, no man can go~ through a
long series of gunnery practise with
out having his hearing affected A
stranger on deck who hears a big gun
speak for the first time will not soon
forget the stunning report.
one gun IL enough to startle a
stranger, but the shattering effect Of
the whole armament when In action
together can hardly be conceived. The
strain upon nerves and senses when
the rending conclusion takes place is
terrible.
There Is not great difference be-
tween. the effect of the big guns and
that of the smaller pieces, strange as
1t may seem. II the visitor places him.
self beside one Of the smaller guns.
and then listens to the roar of the big
one, the sound will not appear much
louder, than. that of the gun by his
side. The extra distance to the muzzle
OF the big piece discounts the, sound.
The only apparent difference between
The two wilisbe that the smaller piece
mas a. sharper, hfgh.pitched tone. and
mat the big guns speak with a more
believing roar.
II one watches the firing Of the gun
the crash has not such a startling eff.
feet as when It comes Unexpectedly.
Loud as It is, nature has prepared the
watcher to resist the shock which he
knows IL impending.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1910-12-30

Mems laundry wanted by Mrs
E. E. Davis. Satisfaction guar
enteed. -
Court house. Grammar school.
High school 4 other souvenir sp hons
for Christmas at Wintermantel's
Jewelry store.
To Rent: Two furnished rooms
on Silver Street in the eastern part
Of the town. Inquire of Mrs. B.
w. Woolverton or at this Office.
Matchmaking & Engraving.
Work guaranteed. Leave wcik at
Drug Store or at my office, one
block north of Overland Hotel.
Prices reasonable. Dean
Harrison .a
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1910-12-30
Optimistic,

"Alas!" sighed the clipped Gun 70
the Ice cream cone, we've been deaf,
so great blow by the germ.hunters
that fear we cant come back" "Irs
all over with me. all right" said the
cone, cruelty, but just watch and ace
IL l don't get an immunity bath"
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1910-12-30
State Of Ohio City Of Toledo. !,
Lucas County.

Frank j. Cheney makes oath
that he is senior partner of the firm
of F. J.Cheney & Co.. doing bust
ness in the City of Toledo, County
and State aforesaid, and that siad
firm will pay the sum of ONE
HUNDRED DOLLARS for each
and every case of Catarrh that
counot be cured by the use of Halls
Catarrh Cure. FRANK CHENEY.
Sworn to befre me and subscribed
in my presence, this 9th day of
December. A. ID. 1886.
Seal. A. w. GLEASON,
Notary Pblic.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken
internally. and acts directly on the
blood and mucous surfaces of the
system. Send for testimonials
free.
F. J.CHENEY & CO., Toled, %.
Sold by all Druggists, 75c.
Take Halls Family Pills for
constipation. =
MEMORIAL TO RoBT. FULTON
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1910-12-30
The Retort Courteous.

While bitterly waged war was in
progress In Washington among the
women Of we'll known organization.
In which there were two militant
camps. many cruel, biting things were
said by the one Of the other. A era.
cious matron. noted for her consum.
mate tact and the skill with which
she handles difficult situations, es.
sayed the part Of peacemaker, with
the result that, being a person Of nice
discernment. she at once abandoned
the plan.
She called on Mrs. Brown, who was
the candidate against Mrs. Jones. Mrs
Brown complained bitterly that her
opponent had wilfully misrepresented
facts and showed certain infirmities NJ
taste and temper. for which there
could be no excuse.
WELL" said the ambassadress. who
was friendly with both leaders. "you
should not let the passion of politics
narrow your horizon. my dear. You
should be broad visioned enough TO
make reasonable allowances for what
you consider unlovely harshness. You
fail to reason that Mrs. Jones' AGO
may be telling on her" 80
What ingratitude!' calculated Mrs.
Brown. And the tactful woman knew
that her mission was futile.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1910-12-30
An insect In the Ear

II In riding through the country
roaus winged insect flies into the
ear 40 not try to dislodge by poking,
LOT that Will send It further in. ami
sue puHzIng against the drum of the
ear become almost unbcarable. Hold
.ne nead over to one side and fiji the
ear with water, which usually browns
=, ,ne insect and floats II out. n house
70 nearby where you can get sweet
oil. that Is better yet
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1910-12-30
TO OUR PATRONS

Please leave the articles to be
engraved this week before the New
Year Holiday; also your jeweIry to
be polished, rivets frightened, ETC..
Tree OF charge. 3'~~. :. -,
~, j. Wintermantel Co. . 80
jewelers..
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1910-12-30
UnIucky Montha.

May Is said to be an unlucky month
TOT marriages. An old bachelor says
tnat' according to the testimony OF his
friends who have slipped their heads
into the matrimonial moose, the other
unlucky months for the marriages are
June, July. August. September. DC.
tooer, November, December, January
reoruary, March and April.--Nev
York Times.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1910-12-30
Constantly Einaar Rnaa.

All Turks and Arabs habituaiIy
niger beads during their prayers, and
30 hxed does the habit become with
the more devout that they slip the
beads on the chaplet through the
myers one by one even while thew
are selling goods or carrying on an
ordinary conversation.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1910-12-30

silas Hayrick Tin town store)-
Yes, stree. we've got FIVE cases Of this
yere appendicitis In town now.
: Travelling Salesman-That's doing
very we'll. A few years ago all you
could boast of was an occasional case
Of measles.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1910-12-30
Treasure From Bio Tree

An extraordinary haul was made
from Georgia tree the other day by
q number Of young men in Catawba
county. They went into the woods TO
rob bee tree" and taking their axes
began chopping on the butt of an old
red oak measuring three and ope.half
feet in diameter. 1t was not great
while until they struck hollow. and To
tneir delight as well as surprise ont
walked an old possum. After carefulIv
Fastening her to a split limb another
raid was made. when 10 baby possums
were captured. The tree was f,naIIv
felled and from nearer the ton tbev
caught two pretty gray SQUIRRELS can.
tured swarm of bees and gathered
a quantity OF honey.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1910-12-30
Necessary Mental work

:. thysical energy is common enough.
~ 10 easy to work hard with your
body 1t is far harder to work hard
r ml.n your mind. but only that will
urlns the mental growth that makes
s sne uinerence between success and
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1910-12-30
His A,luaniana

To rccita the Village Blaclts,nith.
The hcarse boy wns tie choice:
FOR he had local color with
The sharp rasp in his yoica.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1910-12-30
Wall Advertised.

Bookseller--"Yes, maam, It's the
best seller this year. You see It was
prohibited by the censor."--Life.
Arizona republican., 1910-12-08
THE LORIMER CASE.

Washington, Dec. 1.-Robert l.. Will son, state representative of Illinois. to- day denied that he had given money or anything of value to any member of the general assembly of that state either to influence or pay for his vote for LOrimer as senater.
 Mir Wilson appeared before the sen ate sub-corgnittee in response to a subpoena. He said he had gone to St. Louis in June. 1909. not to distribute money for southern Illinois democrats in return for votes for Lorimer. but to arrange a banquet given in honor of Browne, the democratic leader
 After cross examination by S Aus trian. attorney for the Chicago Tribune, the witness was turned over tc Judge Eibnidge Hanecy. counsel for Lorimer. Wilson. under a question by Attorney Austrian, said he did not remember what had been said in the room in the St Louis hotel where he met Rep resentative Shepard. The testimony of Representative Beckmeyer. however, that he had given them packages" was not true, said the witness
 >' The testimony of Wilson concluded the examination of the committee. Sen atOr Burrows. chairman, called an eX- ecutive session of the subcommittee
Arizona republican., 1910-12-08
SEVEN TEAMS TIED
 AT LATEST REPORT
A Rider Hurt in the Six-Oay Bicycle
 Race.

New York. Dec. 7.-After seventy two hours of riding marked as record breaking up to Tuesday nisht, the six day bicycle riders got down to a steady grind at Madison Square Garden after midnight this morning.
 At midnight, the seventy-second hour, the score found seven leaders Root and Moran. Pye and Walker. Henir and Goulette, Fogler aud Hill. Collins and DrObach, Cameron and Halstead and 5Iitten ard Thomas tied at 1890 miles laps. MacFarland and Clarke and West and Demara were one lap behind and Rutt and Stilrear were credited with 1890 miles. The record is 1.439 miles
 There was bad spill shortly before II o'clock Gordon Walker of Austra- lia had just relieved his partner, Pye, when Mitten of Iowa, ran into and over him. Walker was picked up uncon- scious. Surgeons said a superficial eX- animation showed the left hip to be badly bruised. and he may have sus- tained internal injuries. Mitten es- capped with a few bruises and resumed the race.
Arizona republican., 1910-12-08
RIVERS AND RARBORS
 CONGRESS IN SESSION
Opened by an Address of Welcome by
 President Taft.

Washington. Dec. With ;ht largest number of delegates known in it's history present. the seventh annual gathering Of the National Rivers and Harbors congress. con vened
 The welcoming address of Taft the annual report of President J F.. RansdaH the address of Chairman Alexander of the house committee on rivers and harbOrs. and those of J. A Patten of Tennessee and D F. Skinner of San Francisco were the only ones delivered.
 Senator Borah of Idaho was unable to speak because of throat trouble. Col. w l.. Sibert of the Panama canal commission failed to arrive in time.
 There was a time in the history of the country when river navigation was greater and more important than now" said Taft in his address The growth of the railroads has dimin- ished the importance of river trans portatiOn under existing conditions, but the problem which you gentle men have to solve. which congress has to solve is the union and CO., operatiof of railroads and rivers Terminal difficulties in respect of river transportation are difficulties which must be overcome before you solve the question"
Arizona republican., 1910-12-08

Washington, Dec. 7.-AnOther statue erected in honor of a distinguished foreign soldier. who helped to bring success to the American arms during the revolution, was unveiled today and now the figure of Baron VOn Steuben fills the last of the four cor ners of Lafayette square. facing the White House. On the other three cor ners stand the heroic bronze figures of Lafayette, Rochambeau and Kosci- uscO.
 The German-Americans gathered aTOm all parts of the country to par 'ticipate in the imposing military and civic parade and ceremonies. Presi- dent Taft paid high tribute to Von Steuben for his work in bringing up the efficiency Of the American arms.
 Miss Helen Taft released the Ameri- can flags draped about the statue. and Count von BernstOrff. German ambassador; Representative Richard Bartholdt of St Louis and Charles Hexamer, president of the German American Alliance. delivered addresses which recOunted the services of Von Steuben.
 The scene of unveiling was one of unusual impressiveness. Lafay- cite Park lay deep in snow, but over head was the brilliant winter sun shine and a clOudless sky An am phitheater of the flag-draped stands had been erected about the statue and from scores of staffs the German and American flags were flying. Soldiers, sailors and marines were drawn up in the streets and the adjacent square The presidents advent was heralded by a blast of trumpets and he was escorted by the White Horse troop of cavalry Mir Taft's remarks follow;
 T dedicate today the last monument which fills the four corners of this beautiful square and which mOnu- ments testify tO the gratitude of the American people to those from France. Poland and Prussia who aided tRem in the struggle for national indepen- denCe and existence.
 Lafayette. Rochambeau. KOsciusko. Van Steuben contributed much to the success of the American arms in the The assistance of the first
Arizona republican., 1910-12-08

three was perhaps more conspicuous and spectacular than that of yOn Steuben. but not so valuable
 Won Steuben was a trained soldier from his bOyhOod. He learned his profession in the best schoOls-that is. actual warfare, under the instruction of the greatest master of the art of war in the eighteenth century. The character and severity of the drill and the discipline and tactics of the German army were exceptional in the days of Frederick William and of Frederick the Great, as they are to- day.
 Baron von Steuben came to this country actuated by the highest mo- tives of pa triotism to help us achieve liberty. and brought with him that which was without money anw with out price-he infused into the rank and file of the revolutionary army discipline and order.
 He began the difficult task with the army ct Valley Forge in the win ter of 1777-7S. and as early as May of 1S7S his influence for good was manifested at the battle of Monmouth and ether campaigns of that year. Alexander Hamilton, the accomplished soldier. testified to the marvellous ef- feet of NCn Steuben's discipline on tine action of the American soldiers Gnder fire.
 The effect of Won Steuben's discip- pl;ue on the American army teaches a lesson il is we'll for us all to keep in mird. and that is that no people, however warlikc the spirit of ambi- ton. natural courage and self cOnfi- dencc can be made with, only uni forms and guns, a military force. Until they learn drill and discipline. they are a mob. and the theory that they can te made itnO an army over night will cost this nation billions of dollars and thousands of lives.
 The history of NOn Steuben's ser vice shows him \l>indly and consider ate of the brave and accomplished 1ldier As Inspector general his achievements were not the success of independent command. but the prepar- ation by persistent and tedious drill ing and discipline.
Arizona republican., 1910-12-08
ANOTHER INVESTIGATION.

WashingtOn, Dec. 1.-KepresentatlNe Wilson of Pennsylvania. who repre- sents a district that includes a large mining population. will press the house rules committee for quick action on his resolution to investigate the charge that the Mexican government is using the judicial and state departments of this government in prosecuting polite al refugees.
 Wilson is conferring with the state department officials to secure informal ton concerning the arrest of Juan Sanchez Azcona. an alleged Mexican revolutionist. by United States au- thorities. and. it is said, will in a couple of days demand action in the matter.
Arizona republican., 1910-12-08
WILL. END
 INFORMALLY Probable Finish of RaIIhger-
 Pinch0t Investigation THREE REPORTS ARE FILED Opinion General That They Will Be Pigeon-Holed - Investigation of Mexican Influence in the Govern |. mental Departments.
THREE REPORTS ARE FILED

Washington, Dec. 7.-Interest in congress today centered in the report ing to both houses of the findings of the BaHinger-P -Pinchot investigating committee. Three reports were filed the majority report. clearing the sec retary of all charges; the minority re- port, finding against him, and an indi- vidual report by Representative Madi- son. insurgent republican of Kansas, which was also condemnatOry- The senate ordered SO,OO0 copies of the re- ports printed.
 The result of the committees work will probably prove negligible for the report leaves the question just where it was when it started and there is said to be trouble ahead if vote is called to determine which report shall be adopted. Under the arrangement a dis senting report is given equal standing with the majority report before both houses.
 An effort will undoubtedly be made to put the house on record as tO it's opinion of the majority report. Some democratic members favor demanding consideration of the report. at the first opportunity, following up their demand with an appeal from the decision of the chair, should Speaker Cannon rule them out of order. In case the speaker permits matters to take their course it is held by parliamentarians that resolution demanding a vote would be necessary. Such a resolution would have to go to some standing commit tee for report. and as no such com mittee would relish the responsibility the resolution probably would be pigeonhOled.
 The general feeling is that there will be no action on the report at this ses- sion. which means not at all, for the report loses its force with the eXpira- ton of the present congress in March.
 In the house the day was occupied by the consideration of bills on the calen- dar. the Indian appropriation bill be- ing the first of the big supply meas ures introduced. IL carried $S,l6O.S95.
Arizona republican., 1910-12-08
DOUBLE TRAGEDY IN
 SAN FRANCISCO HOTEL
Proprietor Shot His Woman Partner,
 Then Killed Himself.

san Francisco, Dec. 7.-Stopping the elevator midway between two floors of a hotel which they conducted as partners. James Whitley fired four bullets into the body of Mrs. Julia Bartley today. then cut his throat and immersed himself in a filled bath tub. Both will die
 Mrs. Bartley. aged 8, was the di vorced wife of Benjamin $. Bartley. a wealthy grocer of Oakland. Shortly after the divorce she met Whitley here.
 According to the story told the police by Whitley. he had deserted a wife and daughter in Grand Junction. Colo, just before he met Mrs. Bart ley. From this city the two went to Salt Lake City with a stable of race horses. Returning last August. they purchased the hotel in which the shooting took place and was conduct ed under the firm name of Whitley X Webb Mrs. Bartley resuming the maiden name of Webb.
 Complaining that she was annoyed by the attentions of certain male guests of the hotel. Mrs Bartley pipuSht J- w. huuS'h to tlie HotSl and introduced him as a brother, "J- W. Webb" Hudson was employed as a clerk in the hotel until yesterday, when through the gossip of a woman guest, Whitley learned of the decep- ton. Hudson was discharged and did not return to the hotel until the mo- ment of the shooting.
 According to the story of the police. Mrs Bartley was out today and Whit ley awaited her return in the elevator after relieving the operator. With
Arizona republican., 1910-12-08
WHITLEY IN SALT LAKE.

Salt Lake. Dec. I--James Whitley had a string of horses at the Buena Vista race meeting last summer but no one remembers that any of his entries came within the money. Be fore leaving town he borrowed a lit tie cash on his jewelry. As far as known he was not accompanied by any woman while here.
 Whitley was formerly a deputy sheriff at Grand Junction, Colo, and according to Grand Junctionites m Salt Lake. his daughter on one occa- sion was queen of a local festival in Colorado City.
Arizona republican., 1910-12-08
MRS. EDDYS WILL.

Boston. Dec That Mrs Eddy left none of her estate. estimated at nearly S2.OOO. .OO0. to her relatives was gathered from a remark made tonight by Judge Clifford r. Smith. first reader of the mother church
 Mrs Eddy's will is not to be read tomorrow. as it contains absolutely nothing that would be of any interest to members of the family" said MT. Smith He made no statements as to the portion of the estate which may go tO the church
Arizona republican., 1910-12-08
TEXAS GREATNESS.
It's Wonderful Growth as Shown By
 the Census.

Washington, Dec. 7--Texas, the largest state in the union in point of area. made greater progress in it's increase in population during the last ten years than any of the states which exceed in number of inhab- itants and now takes rank as the fifth state in population, passing Missouri. which in 1900 held that place.
 The census statistics issued tonight show that only New York, Pennsyl- vania. Illinois and Ohio surpass Tex as in population. while Missouri dropped to seventh place. having been passed by Massachusetts in the last ten years.
Arizona republican., 1910-12-08

out noticing that her partner was operating it. Mrs Bartley entered the elevator. which was brought to stop between the first and second floors. Telling her to kiss him gOOd-by. Whitley drew a revolver. and on her refusal to comply. fired five times. three bullets striking her in the abdo- men and the fourth in the chest. The fifth shot went wild.
 Leaving the elevator. Whitley sent it with it's bleeding burden to the top of the shaft and rushed to Mrs. Bart ley's room. where he cut his throat with a paper knife.
 Hotel employees and a patrolman forced open the door and found Whit ley trying to drown himself in the tub
Arizona republican., 1910-12-08
POSTHUMOUS TASK.
An Editing Board to Lick Convention
 Speeches Into Shape.

The only other entertainment af- fOrded the galleries was offered at the beginning of the afternoon session and extended half way through it. It be- gan with a resolution offered by Mir
 Wood for the perpetuation of the words of wisdom that have fallen from the lips of members during the last sixty days. It directed the secretary of the territory to incur on the part of the government the expense of putting the reports of the stenographers into permanent form. MT. WinsOr offered a resolution which MT. Wood accept ed in lieu of his. It empowered the president of the convention to appoint a committee of five to edit the yer
 batim report of the proceedings, in-
Arizona republican., 1910-12-08
A WRESTLING MATCH.

Chicago. Dec. 7.-HackenschmIdtd de- feated Jesse Westerngard, an Iowa wrestler in two straight falls to- night. The first was taken in one hour. two minutes and fifteen sec onds. with the dOuble-bar arm hold. The second occurred in eleven min utes and twenty seconds. by reversed body hold.
Arizona republican., 1910-12-08
 TALKED WITH PRESIDENT.

Washington, Dec. 7.-Govern- or Sloan of Arizona. who called on the president today to tell him of the work of the con- stitutional convention, said the proposed constitution is about the worst affair ever turned out. objectionable to all classes"
 He declared he was going back to Arizona to fight against ratification by the people, con fident there had been big change of sentiment since the delegates to the convention were elected"
Arizona republican., 1910-12-08
COMMANDER PLATT DEAD.

Washington, Dec. 7.-Commander Robert Platt, U. $. N, retired, died here at his home late today. following an attack of cerebral embOlism, with which he was stricken three weeks ago. He was a native of North Carolina.
Arizona republican., 1910-12-08

Washington, D. C., Dec. 5-6, 1910. Hon. w. T. Webb Hon. Lamar Cobb Phoenix, Ariz:
 Gainesville forwarded The provisions specify opposition the disappoval of sincerely Arizona admitted the Union, advise friends all debatabe without delay After becoming Arizona then adopt constitution without n a condition. (Signed)
 J. w. BAILEY.
Arizona republican., 1910-12-08
GOV. SlOAN'S OPINION.
A Clear Statement That Admits
 of No Misconstruction.

Washington. Dec. 7.-(Spe- cial.)-Governor Sloan called upon the president today and talked over what has been done thus far with the constitution. Governor Sloan informed the president that he did not be- lieve the people of Arizona would ever adopt the constitu- tion and that as soon as he was through here he would return and take part in the defeat of the measure.