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Putnam patriot., 1911-11-03

ship would not hear me were 1 to speak and express the necessity for his going either one way or the other Thus must I proceed to use force. He is too far away for me to take him by the neck and gently lead him away, so the only way left me is to pelt him with rocks, l know it is rather unkind but it will be effective. And so it is. One rock, two rocks, three rocks and l hit him, then slowly with a certain majes- ty he winds his length of body down the balustrade, reaches the boards of the Hume and stops, eyeing me from below. But he mustn't stop. Again l persuade him gently, and on he creeps and disappears under the ladder. Well and good, but how do I know he may not be lurking there to await my coming. Down the ladder is the only way to get to the Hume. After think ing the matter over l cautiously des- cend and reach the platform that covers this part of the Hume, then con- sidering myself safe and curiosity get ting the better of me, 1 turn to see what has become of his snakeship. Far under the rock on the furthermost board of the Hume box rests the vi- lain. How wise to crawl beyond my reach. Well, he is safe also, so 1 start on my return trip of walking the plank. What if the snake should fol- low on the narrow plank. Oh, pshaw, he'd get stepped on. He'll not follow, nevertheless l casually turn every few rods to make sure that he doesn't.
 The shadows have spread their pail and the canyon lies in the cool twi light making the walk back delightful and it would have been more so, did not keep wondering as to his snake ship having ascended the mountain side or not. Not a soul do 1 meet, the long board walk finally reaching an end 1 come to the point where a tiny trail leads down through The fields to Golden, and once more beautiful day has come to an end as all things must. Fastening through the town | manage to be just in time to catch car and am whirled through the valley to the city of home.
 (. l.. II.
Putnam patriot., 1911-11-03
Denver, Colorado.
Jeffery Farnol, Author of "The Broad
 Highway"

There is charming new short story 1.-The Journeys End" by Jeffery Far. nol in the November Century The following extracts from sketch of Jetfery Farnol's life and career, by Herbert F. Jenkins are reprinted bv courtesy of the Book News Monthly:
 .l picked up The Broad Highway, , and perceiving that it was over 800 pages groaned over the longwinded- ness of MT. Jery Farnol, and put il down'again," wrote an English criIie. "then because I must say something about sthe book, 1 picked il up and opened it again. My eyes caught A conversation with tinker. I was re. minded with Borrow and said I might as well skip over few pages. Result; l did not skip line or a word; the story took me'three evenings, and the evenings were not begrudged.n
 What of the hitherto unknown su. thor who can hold the attention of a foremost London reviewer-or any one else-for over 500 closely printed pa- ges? Who is this Jetfery Farnol, whose book icaptivated men and women of mature literary judgment long before il became the "best selling novel in America as its publishers now label it?
 That MT. Farnol is an Englishmsn is obvious, yet "The Broad Highway,
Putnam patriot., 1911-11-03
Literary Notes.
THE pAcIEIc NInNru1,

The Pacific Monthly of Portland | oregon, Is publishing a series of splen. dld articles about the various indus tries in the West. The Septemhe, number contained an article on Suc. cess with cherries. The October num. Der had beautifully illustrated article on Success in Growing Apples. Other articles shortly 10 be published are success with Live Stock, Success in Growing Nalnuts, Success with Fod. der Crops. These articles are written by experts, and are not only authorita- tiVe, but very interesting.
 In addition 10 the above, The Pacific Monthly each month publishes large number Of clean, wholesome, readable stores and strong independent articles on the questions of the day.
 The price of The Pacific Monthly is si.oo year. To introduce il to new readers, 1t will be sent for six months Tor s;oo II this paper is mentioned. Oregon. A AZ
Putnam patriot., 1911-11-03
The Chauffeur

ne 0nSuUeuf. In answer to many letters that wa re eive asking that we give the prop. CT pronunciation of the word "ehauf. feur" we would state that it differs in various parts of the country. The following limericks will perhaps make the matter clear;
 NEW YORK PRONUNCIATION There once was a reckless young chaut feur,
 Who chanced to catch up with gopher
 He of course ran him down,
 Then inquired, with a froWn Now, what were you going so slow ferr' BROOKLYN PRONUNCIATION In Brooklyn they tell of chauffeur, A very eccentric old duffer,
 Who blows his honk horn
 From night until morn And makes all the neighborhood suffer CHICAGO PRONUNCIATION. Another peculiar chauffeur Creates continual stir.
 He is blind in both eyes,
 And when driving he tries A smashup Is bound to occur PHILADELPHIA PRONUNCIATIoN. Still another too speedy chauffeur When arrested seems hardly to care.
 If put into jail
 He is let out on bail And is soon again speeding for fair New York Commercial Advertiser.
Putnam patriot., 1911-11-03

was written in America-in New Jer. sey, sto be more exact-at a period when it's author was unsuccessfully besieging the literary citadels of New York. Had there not been the com. fortable home of his father.in-law to shelter his young wife and baby, this ambitious writer would have found himself in sore straits during those lean years.
 Of MT. Farnol's personality it is known that he is an exceedingly mod est young man of thirty, short of stat
Putnam patriot., 1911-11-03
THE BANK ROLL,
Twin anolories

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 parted. iO'i as- The i've spots. and tens in .he ,,r,- rubber band. S1els The yellow toys, too. that v,s,.
 when l sterted m.ae And eft I caressed with a ,...
 hand Slnery The wile bulging bank roll Ina. .
 eyes popping. ' ny The bank roll l had when I str,,,,.
 hotel that The bank roll she touched when sbs ,,. neyed out shopping. !ouf- The bank roll now vanished .h..
 us so well, fed The wide bulging bank roll. tba ,,
 bound bank roll u0oer The bank roll. now vanished, that .s-,.., us so we'll 'eo How sweet from the green erink,a,
 twas to peel one "sd And flash 1t about for the str.,.. How splendid to know that the w.s
 real one "as And all it was made of belonged .,,. Now the tear of regret in my sad .v.., yelling Once again I am making the poveun And I sigh as I sit in my poor bun.. dwelling ''oe For the bank ron, now vanished .,.. served us so well. 'ns. The wide bulging bank roll the m,,,,.
 bank roll. The rubber bound bank roll that so..., us so well. ieo
 Detroit Free Press
Putnam patriot., 1911-11-03
In the Asylum.

That maniac" said the keeper tf the visitors as they came to one room ''is crazy about animals and thinks he has unique zoo. Tell the gentle man. Michael. all the animals you have collected"
 T haven't so many" replied the ma' niac, but 1 am starting well win sun dog. moon calf, sea puss an ocean greyhound and q blind tiger : Baltimore American
Putnam patriot., 1911-11-03

ure, with black hair and pair of dark, dreamy eyes behind his gold bowed spectacles. He is a native of War wickshire, but his family soon left Shakespeare's country to settle in Kent. He married so early in life that his little girl is now six, and the favorite in hiSkentish home which shelters his father, mother, and sister, as well as his wife an1 child. His reading has covered a wide range and has inevitably included Borrow and Le Sage, but his skill as a story-teller dates back to his boyhood days, when he related narrative to his school friends that was not completed until the end of the term. He does his best work at night, when the other mem- oers of the family have retired. His favorite recreation is cycling, for he knows every inch of the highways of Kent.
Putnam patriot., 1911-11-03
To Subscribers of the Patriot

According to Order No. 907 O she Post Office Department subscrl- kers cannot be indebted 10 newspae per more than one year and still have she paper sent to them at the second- class rate. The order reads as follows:
 A reasonable time will be allowed publishers to secure renewals Of sub seriptiops, but unless subscriptions are expressly repewed after the term for which they are paid, within the follow lng periods:
 Daiiies, within three months,
 Weekllss. within One Year, they shall not be counted in the legiti- mate list of subscribers, and copies mailed on account thereof shdtt not be accepted for mditsng at the second class postage rate of one cent pound but may be mailed al the transient sec ond class postage rate of cent for each four ounces or fraction thereof, prepaid by stamps affixed
Putnam patriot., 1911-11-03
Renewal of an Old Eeud.

"What is the difference" broke out the exchange editor. all at once, be tween a crack in musical insru. meat'-
 And a senator from New York go. ing up in an elevator?" interrupted the literary editor One is a rift in lute, and the other is a Root in a lift You oughtn't to try as easy one as that on me-
 Nothing more was said, but they continued to glare at each other.-ChE cago Tribune.
Putnam patriot., 1911-11-03
Nnt Gully.

He-I noti~e yoa eais a great man of your acquaintas e ranas, A'f' .'eH do not cen ider ne B cs TX.
 She-Certainly not. ' raaS E q le,, ton with cue idea, and 7 Heves Ae'4a anybody accuse you of ha7.ng one Toledo Blade.
Putnam patriot., 1911-11-03
PeaI Cnnd.

Clancy (the saloon kee0er teS'iN ' Ye naden't be pullin yer lungs oa' r. that cigar Conley. I'll have ye Al'' it's a good cigar.
 Faith, ii musht be. il ~'' young.-Puck.
Putnam patriot., 1911-11-03
If You are q TrifIe Sensitive

About the size of your shoes, it's some satisfaction to know that many people can wear shoes a size smaller by shak. ing Aliens Foot-Ease into them. Just the thing for patent leather shoes. and TOT breaking in new shoes. Sold every. "nere, z5c. Sample Free. Address.
 Alien ;. olmsted, LeRoy, N. Y. 44-47
Putnam patriot., 1911-11-03
raA nireo4 Ror4s.

"They say she spurned his one' marriage?'
 she did She found that he N N dependent upon rich rale' 50 % ", married the uncle" - Detrolt i''' Press.
Putnam patriot., 1911-11-03

An5 That Wouldn't Do. - "I don't believe I'll take tAat after all {"
 Why notf" Tt feels too comfortable oh N be stylish. ."-Detroit Free Press.
Putnam patriot., 1911-11-03

Stops itching instantly. Cures piles, eczema, salt rheum, teiter, itch, hives, heepes, scabies--Dosn' Ointment. At Dys drug store.
Putnam patriot., 1911-11-03

bean s Rheumatic Pills for Rheum atism X Neuralgia. Entirely yere. table. Safe. ,s,v
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-07-04
ODD BITS O. NEWS

George Lewis was wider than his
office window he 10 now IN Jail.
he stuck In the window when he
tried 10 escape from police who
called 10 investigate an alleged film
fisr game he was working.
NEW YoRk.-so many babies
have arrived nj the Jewish Ma.
ternity hospital this month that the
staff of nurses and doctors have
been driven to quarters on the roof.
loNDoN.--lloyds are out SIS.
900 on the necklace that was lost a,
the Convent Garden at the gala
performances Monday night By q
woman from india.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-07-04

cHlcA6o.--Beesuse her court.
ahip began In the Guiimette res
tAurant while she was cashier. Miss
Grace Evans insisted that her
wedding to byron OveTholt should
take place therc-and II did.
cHicAeo.-it 10 not q desire for
money, she says. but feeling OF
outraged pride that caused Mrs.
Lillian V .Hamer 20 sue William III.
Gilbert. a Neenah, Wis. millionaire.
for 100000 breach OF promise.
lockPoRT. N. v.-Mary Ellen
Powers. feet tall, and Barnum
sfrsak.- 10 to marry Maurice T.
etapiston. over feet himself.
NEW yORk.--Polsoned by mis-
taking a glass OF bichloride OF mer-
curry for water. Or. Joel Crosncr
saved his life by swallowing the
whites cf is eggs
NEW voRks-"A devout mon
arch" IL the Characterization Rev.
John Howard Shakespeare OF Lon.
don gave to the car In an address
to New York Baptists.
MipDLETon.--Mrs. e. ". Hzrri-
man Is to open restaurant here.
primarily for the use Of her army
of employees. but incidentally for
anyone who has the price.
~pHtIAp Z L pHIA. - Because
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-07-04

y
4 ne HIT A MAN 4
\ WHO sNoRGp 4
4 SHAWNEE. Okla. July g. 4
/ Because +. 8 Williams. a farm. 4
4 hand, was snoring In his sleep. \
4 Melvin Black, a farmer south. 4
4 west OF shawnee. hurled two 4
4 pieces OF Atovewood at him. In. 4
4 flicting two scalp wounds on 4
4 Williams head. Black was ar 4
4 rested. lie pleaded insanity. =
4 and this afternoon Was Ad q
4 Judged insane and taken 10 the =
= Norman asylum. .
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-07-04

Haven't seen anything 80 positively
satisfactory In years as these Rough
Pongees; woven OF heavy cable cord
silk. they appeal to you at once az be-
ing full OF service: modest or.
price. Only. per yard JJC
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-07-04

What form OF summer amuse-
ment pieases you most"
staying at home and writing TO
people At summer resorts about how
cool II Is in the city. - Philadelphia
Bulletin.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-07-04

~PHtlApEL pHlA. = Because
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1911-04-21
THE FISH GOT DRUNK

An4l'rsln Fishing creek, near
hare, say that since Mondays fire
destroyed and liberated 6.4OO
barrels at the McHenry distillery,
in Benton. the drainage from that
region has made the fish in the
stream drunk.
Old anglers declare they'll wait
until the fish sober up before they
will attempt fishing again.
A youngster who drank some
Fishing creek water about a
dozen miles belowthe scene of the
fire, remarked to his mother that
the water tasted like some burned
whiskey his mother once gave him
for a cold.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1911-04-21
RELEASED MEN BEGIN A
NEW SENTENCE IN JAIL

Prison reform had little touch
Of high life in this city yesterday
as the result of the action Of the
two convicts who had completed
their terms Of service the day be-
fore and on the evening of their
release started a small sized riot
IL this city. The two men, Cor
man and King. were landed in the
city bastile where they spent the
night and yesterday morning were
taken before Justice of the Peace
Folsom where they got all that was
coming to them. The two men put
up plea for leniency and asked to
be given a t,oater but this the
officers of the law would not stand
for. 1t was decided to make an
example of the men as a lesson to
the freed convicts that it behooved
them to walk the straight ard
narrow path in Carson City.
German was sentenced to serve
fifteen days on the chain gang and
King drew twenty days. To make
sure that the men will serve the
time and not make a getaway, two
balls and chains, each weighing a
hundred pounds, will be locked to
the ankles of each man and he can
toll away for the welfare of the
city, decorated in the city's
jewelry.
Both men are hard characters
and second termcrs. - Carson
News.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1911-04-21
THE DUNBAR COMPANY

The Dunbar male quartet whic h
appear at the Opera hourse next
Wednesday evening possesses four
voices that completely fill what
exacting critics require IN a we'll
balanced. harmonious quartet.
The long years of training and
the nearly a decade of time which
these four men have sung to-
gether has brought about that
beautiful and wonde, FIJI blending
of voices that only hard work ex-
perience and talent can attain to.
The Dunbars sing with all finesse
of the mature men and finished
musicians that they are and they
DDlI.a r.sI lit in song that is a t
once original and refreshing.
Lovers of the best in male
quartet renditions will find all
they desire in these four voices.
The ensemble consists. of Ralph
Dunbar. basso; Harry Dunbar, bar.
itone; George Felgei, basso-cantate
and Clarence Robinson. tenor.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1911-04-21
CORPORATIONS

The greatest danger menacing
republican institutions today is
the overwhelming control of city,
state andGational legislation by
the wrongful use of the wealth
and power of public service in
dustrial and financial corpora
tons. The influence which rules
may be traced to the cluse associa-
ton Of political and corporate
payer. 1t is a complete system.
1t defrauds the people defeats
legislation in the public interest
AMI passes laws for the special in
terests. The only power that
can save the government from
these corrupting Interests Is direct
nominations, the initiative and re-
ferendum and the recall. They
are all expressions of the citizens
desire to wrest legislation from
corporate control and restore it to
the people. - S enator La Toilette.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1911-04-21
ONE ON THE POMPoUS JUDGE
Sarcastic DenunciatIon Of Sleeping
Juror Brings Startling and Dis.
comforting Reply.

The lawyer for the prosecution had
finished his closing argument and the
Judge. pompous and long.winded In.
dividual. was charging. the jury:
He was In the midst Of an unusually
long and tedious address when he
suddenly noticed that one OF the jury.
men had fallen asleep. The indigna-
ton Of his honor was bonndless. Rap
ping sharply on his desk he awak.
ened the slumberer. who seemed not
at all abashed at being thus caught
mapping. After glazing at him angrily
for few moments, the magistrate In
his most sarcastic tone said:
$50 that's the way you attend to
your duty. is IT. You're a fine speci-
men to have on a Jury. DO you think
your opinion will be OF any value
when send you out to determine tho
fate of this prisoner" =.
Eyes, sir" said the juryman quietly,
II think SO"
"Oh, you do. do your shouted the
exasperated Judge. Pray tell me, sir.
how long have you been sleeping?"
II don't know, your honor" was the
reply. How long have you been
talking7"
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1911-04-21
AIIurements for Recruits.

Mr.. Haldane has done a good deal
for the private soldier. but he cannot
offer recruits such inducements az
those set forth In the Times Of Sep
tember 2b, 1901. Those willing to join
the light Dragons are Informed that
they viii bc mounted on the finest
horses In the world. with superb cloth.
ing, and tho richest accortorments;
your pay and privileges are equal to
two guincas n week; you are every
where respected; your society Is
courted: you are admired by the fair,
which, together with the chance OF
getting switched to n buxom widow or
brushing with rich helress. renders
the situation truly cnyiablo and dc.
Birable Young men out ~ employ
ment or otherwise uncomfortable:
There is ~ tide IN the affairs Of men
which. II taken Mt the food, leads TO
fortune Nick H. and in"tantly apply
10 the above. - ondon Chronicle.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1911-04-21
A THRIVING CALIFORNIA TOWN

Rev. George H. Greenfield writes
from Bhishop. California that he
has met Prof. Howard and that he
is doing excellent work in the high
school and is very popular.
He says Bishop has about 1900
population. The town is incorpo-
rated and the expense of running
the city government is such trife
that ii is not considered. The
town supplies free water to every
consumer.
The town has more churches than
saloons. Property values In the
surrounding country having
doubled since the Introduction of
local option. A word to the wise,
he says. should be sufficient.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1911-04-21
HARTMAN LINES TO
Be INVENTORIEO

Plans for taking one of the
biggest inv entories in history were
discussed recently at Denver,
Col orado. by the engineers of a
railroads belonging to the Harri-
man system. A complete valuation
Of the entire system involved in
the list of everything from bolts
and steel rails to cars. buildings
and franchises of more than Is, 900
miles of track. will be taken. 1t
will probably require two or three
years time.
E. Holbrook of Chicago who is
in charge of the stupendous work,
presided at the meeting. The
work, is is stated, is already unde r
way. and the meeting was for the
purpose of arranging details.
The report Of these engineers.
when completed, is expected to
answer one $ef the biggest cues
tions being discussed in the
countrywide physical valuation
of railroads as compared with
their capital stock and bond
issues-Exchange. -
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1911-04-21
EXTREMELY
HELPFUL TO CHILDREN

The fact that 100000 New York
children were in attendance during
last June, July, August and Sep
TENDER is said to be an indication
that organization of the play
grounds work should have been
done years ago. No other figures
for attendance since the opening of
the city Fairgrounds in 1903 come
anywhere near the number last
summer.
The playground must serve a
definite purpose to justify its ex-
istence to the taxpayer" said MI.
Bradstreet, supervisor of recrea-
tion. Its aim should be to get
the children off the stree is, to get
them a wholesome atmosphere
without compulsion and to de-
velope a law-abiding spirit as an
offset to the rapid and widespread
gang movement which prevails
and which cannot be met by police
Methods"
In June. 1910, for the first time
since their establishment under the
park department, the Fairgrounds
were made separate bureau. At
that time there were twelve play
centers in operation. with eight
men and thirteen women atten-
dants in charge of the work.
These grounds were so crowded
tina play centers were opened in
fourteen additional parks and
squares in the city. An extra
appropriation enabled the depart
ment to increase the force Of
attendants by sixty or more.-New
York Herald.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1911-04-21

Prof. Dinsmorc Of the Nevada
unworthy Experiment Station has
just returned from search of the
despised eel worm and states that
some evidence Of the disease was
found at Dayt,n, Churchill and
Wabuska. The ranchers he said
we're taking every precaution to
combat the evil, and this ye r will
plant their potatoes in new ground
and use carefully selected seed.
Watch the Commercial Tailors
window for Saturday specials.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1911-04-21
THE ORPHANS HOME RAISE

The Carson Appeal in Investigate
ing the cause Of the recent rails
in rates at the Sta es Orpha u.s.
Home at Carson interviewed Sur
veyor General Deadly who states
that the legislature did not appro-
pirate sufficient money to MAINTAIN
the home as it should be. OF the
81 inmates in the Home at the end
of the year there were but ii full
orphans. In several cases the
parents of the, children are living
and in most cases where the
children have been placed in the
Home there is a widowed or de-
serted mother who makes the
application. Some of the cases
are needy and deserve the State
benefit. Will. others there is a
broad quesation.
The fact that there is not
enough money appropriated to
carry on the institution under the
old order. and in order TO force
parents to take their children from
the Home where they are able, has
prompted The raise by the board.
Some very unjust cases are now
forced on the state. 1t is in order
to set this matter a! rights that
the action is being forced.
The State Board is endeavoring
to help the counties weed out the
undesertjng inmates and force
parents who arc able to care for
the children. In case of full
orphans the directors have no
choice. When application is made
in such cases they must be adj
mitted.
OF late many applications have
been received by the board from
non-residents. who come to this
state, remaining q short time and
either desert children or attempt to
do so. 1t is in order to stop this
traffic that the hoard is acting
with vigor. 1t naturally hurts
the Legitimate cases, as 1t does in
ormsby and other counties and
with this view the members of the
state board will gladly consult
with the membres Of the Board of
Commissioners in any place or
county.
The cost per child per day, less
salary of teachers, Superintendent
and MatrOn, is 81 cents.
Cost per child per day, including
above mentioned salaries, II l-5
cents. ....