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Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1911-01-20
AMBITION

Is it ~forsooth. wrong to be
ambitious? Are the men wrong
who with bent back and sweating
brow cut the smooth road over
which humanity marches forward,
who use the talents their master
has intrusted to them for toiling,
while others play?
OF course, they are seeking their
own record. Man is not given
that godlike unselfishncss that
thinks only of others good. But
in working for themselves they are
working for us all. We are bound
together tina. no man can labor for
himself alone. Each blow he
strikes in his own behalf helps to
mould the universe. The stream
that in struggling onward turns
the mill wheel; the coral insect
f%ashioning- its tiny cells joins CONT
nents; and he~ambitious man,
building a pedestal for himself
leaves a monument to posterity
Alexander and Caesar fought for
their own ends but in doing so
they put a belt of civilization half
around the earth. Stephenson, to
win a fortune, invented the steam
engine, and Shakespeare wrote his
plays to keep n comfortable home
for Mrs. Shakespeare and the
children.
Contentod, unambitious people
are all very we'll in their a
They form a neat, useful back
ground for great portraits to be
painted against, and they make a
respectable audience for the active
spirits to play before. have not
a word to say against them so long
as they keep quiet. But they
should not go strutting about,
crying out that they arc tie true
models for the whole spccics.
If you are foolish enough to be
contented, don't show it. but
grumble with the rest; and if YOU
can do with a little, ask for a great
deal. Because, If you don't. You
won't get anything. In this world
1t is necessary TO adopt the
principle pursued by the plaintiff
in an action for damages and TO
demand 10 times more than you
are ready TO accept. II o can
feel satisfied with a hundred. BEGIN
by insisting on a thou and; if you
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1911-01-20
THE BOY IND THE SYSTEM

This is the story Of the boy. the
bank and the system.
The boy came into the lank and
laid a half dollar with his bank
book on the receiving tcllcr's
window.
1--WE don't receive deposits of
less than a dollar" said the teller.
The boy yielded reluctantly to
the system and drew back. Bat he
did not leave the bank. He crossed
the corridor and seated himself or
a scttcc
The tcllcr noticed him sittirg
there, ana also noticed tn
reflective look on his face.
The boy waited for some time.
thinking it over. Finally ne arose
and went to the paying tcIIcr's
window.
A moment late he confronted the
receiving teller.
i want to deposit this dollar
and-a.half." he said.
The teller grinned.
The boy had just drawn a dollar
from his little balance and was
using it as an entering wcdgc for
the rejected half dollar.
And so the system was beaten by
the boy, and a considerable accession
OF book keeping labor was the price
of defeat CevcIand Plain y alcr.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1911-01-20

sla.ive needs.
Below will be found a few of his
most important recommendations:
He urges the repeal of the law
creating the state board of assess
ors ard tie act uUing the Office
of state license and bullion. tax
agent and that a bill be passed pro-
viding for a state tax commission
and bringing the states entire rev.
enue system within the the control.
examination and review Of such
commission. Tic governor. lieu
tenant governor, controller. attor-
ney general and the three members
of the railroad commission to be
eX-officio members, with the gov
as chairman; anu providing
for the appointment of a state fiscal
agent who shall be secretary of the
commission and preform such
duties a. the commission directs.
Said commission to have the power
to fix valuations, raise or lower val
uations of any class or piece of
property. to have initiatory and ap-
pellate jurisdiction over the county
boards of equalization. to prescribe
general and uniform rules govern
ing the assessment of property by
the assessors of various counties.
requiring the three members of the
railroad commission and the state
fiscal agent, under direction of the
commission, to act as special eN-
aminers with full irquisitorial pow
ers. requiring the three members
of the railroad commission and the
fiscal agent to act as examiners,
under the direction of the tax
commission. providing for the
statutory regulations for the valu-
alton of property, abolishing the
mortgage tax, empowering the
commission. TO fix the tax rate
within a maximum and minimum
fixed by the legisture and provid-
ing for the payment of taxes by a
taxpayer who appeals to the
courts.
The governor favors a strict en-
forcement of the gambling law,
but advises its amendment so as to
make a distinction between card
playing for m Isement and rccrca-
ton and actual gambling.
He recommends the amendment
of the primary election law so as
to lessen the expense 20 candidates
ard to the tax payers. Also the
repeal of the acts creating the
offices of state veterinarian and
state auditor and the law creating
the state publicity commission.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1911-01-20

board will report only to ;he presi-
dent. Nothing could be more
erroneous. There could be no
worse politics than for the tariff
board - report only 10 ,he presi-
dent. The people are entitled To
learn the results OF Investigations
of t csc able men and their as
sistants, and the reports will be
published broadcast"
OF course il was the intcIest Of
the favored few CT tie irsiCC to
c.r4te Int general DvllcI mat
tariff making was an esoteric
mystery, far beyond popular
comprehension. Ali the people
had to do about il was to pay the
price and look as pleasant as they
could. Now, when the mystery j.
explained to them in plain English
aid they learn that they are pay
ing a 200 per cent tax on articles
of common wear and from so t,
100 per cent on food stufs, they
may not lopk so pleasant about it
the more when they understand
that the major part Of these taxes
goes not into the public treasury.
but into the pockets of manufac-
turcrs who have been working the
tariff game for all it is worth to
them and their allies in. congress. -
Exchange.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1911-01-20
TARIFF IN making

ItiS prop"S'L as a n.,csaar!
measure OF pjolic enlightenment
'h"t a government con mission
'"a'' translate" INC ihIIii INTO EnIgisi
mat II may hc understood ~ TIC
people d need Tor such tr"na,
'"''"n supplies 'yIl"aii asueEcatir'
commentary on the methods
pursue" III '"r'ii making add the
'r''N' ana concc"'mcnts employed
u" ''''' me tracks OF special
,~",V''S.' ""''n nave made prof.
'"''' '"ita'"S - l"''fS at the
'Ns'iSc Gi inc general rGbiir.
omara ''.r"''" ''' OK
"No,l;,a ~, """'r'
'"'E i""''r'' a"U' ho'hhF
"'''' "''''"' f''""'"Ic"I RS u may
",.'' '"' "''n seen u"h tho
~ '''"'o'S anN REPRESENTA-
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1911-01-20
CENTRAL PACIFIC RAGED

the state board Of assessors
Increased inc valuation Of the
CENTRAL Pacific railroad $4,000 per
"'''' MAXIM the valuation Of TIE
main track #3l,5OO per mile. 4
n"''"" 10 maxi" ih" ~vau"'ion $685.
WV "'''c was mad" by Assessor
IT. mare oI Lander comfy. Assessor
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1911-01-20

start By suggesting a hundred you
will only get a ten.
What a terrible dull affair, too.
life must be for contented people.
They never know the excitement of
expectation nor the stern delight
of accomplished effort. such as
stir the pulse of the man who
has objects and hopes and plan .
To the ambitious man life is a
brilliant gamc-a game that calls
forth all his tact and energy and
nerve-a game 70 be wen, in the
long rda. by the quick eye and the
steady hand, and yet having
sufficient chance about its working
out to give it all the glorious zest
of uncertaity. He eXults in il, as
the strong swimmer in the heavy
pillows, as the athlete in the
wrestle, a. the soldier in battle
And if ne is defeated he wins the
grim JOY of fighting; if he loss the
race he. at least, has had a run.
Better work ard fail than to sleep
ones life away.-Jerome K.
Jerome.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1911-01-20
A WORD OF WARMING

The Sparks Tribune contains
the following that young members
Of the legislature will do well 10
follow:
The solons of the State of Ne.
vada are again in session In the
capital city and their actions for
the next sixty days will be watched
very carefully by thousands Of
people throughout the country
Some of the men that are occupying
seats in the two houses are men
that have been tried and not found
wanting. Others are mon who are
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1911-01-20
Assessment No. 6
wasatch Utah Mining Company.

Principal place of business. Elko, Elko
County Nevada. General ONCE outside of Ne
Nadia No. 81 ATLAS Block. Salt Lake Civ
Utah. Location of mines. Little and Big Cor.
tuuwood Mining Districts. salt AXE COUNTY.
Utah.
Notice Is hereby given that ut "A meeting of
the Board of Directors OF wasatCh Utah ini =
C]OulIanN held ON the ssth day OF december 10
Assessment No q OF one % cent per share Aa,
levied upon TIE capital stock OF the CORPORA
tt"u. uaA ab!c on or before Monday. the 9Th day
4 February. 1911. tn +. l.. Palmquist Secretary
ana ! ry"surcr. No. al Atlas Block. Salt LAKE
CITY. Utah.
Am stock upon which this assessment, may
remain unpaid IN Monday. the Gih a - ~ F.n-
Hr " Nis 81" 81 ..I .,at artS EdR'rtEn.u
.ui seat .t puu4IC a.vtiuu. ANA unless pas mcut
l., made before. will be sold un Monday. the 18Th
day OF March, 1911. ut = O'Clock n. IN. ut the
company = oiicc, No. 81 Atlas Block Salt
Lake CITY. Utah. to pay the delinquent assess
mcnt thereon. together with the cost Of adV,r-
Using ana expenses Of sale.
+. L.. PALMQUIST.
Secretary Ond Treasurer.
No. 81 ATLAS Block. salt Lake City. Utah.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1911-01-20

After comforting with the Nevada
railroad commission. the board
determined the entire valuation of
the Wells Fargo properties in the
state to be 1855. 600. This sum
will lie appOrtiored TO the
different counties according to the
pro rata of mileage in each county.
San Pedro & Los angeles main
track, 50, 1000; side track. $1,000.
Las Vegas & Tonopah, $1,000
per mile.
The valuation Of the Western
Union was fixed at $40 per mile
for each wire.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1911-01-20
PROPOSES new BANKING SYSTEM

The clearing house system for
farmers is proposed rs a practical
solution Of the cooperation recon-
mcndcd by Secretary Wilson and
others, the idea being that of "A
Chicago man. Seth Farnsworth.
/ contend Is that it will supple
nCnt the postal saving bank faciIi.
ties for saving viii n at last. arl
with decided success, have been in
auEuratrd in 90 towns and cities
under the bill passed by the last
congress. Let the farmer Of the
county, or many of them. organize
a farmrrs'clcaring hoUsC. and give
that back an assignment from each
member OF all the products of his
farm, this to be sold ly the bank
add the proceed held to the credit
Of the frmcr. said Mr.. Farnsworh.
Let each sign an agrccmnt not
70 purchase ANYTHING, cd clothin &,
machinery, automobiles or stock.
except Through the clearing house
bank, and let the arrangement be
that n member Il withdraw cash
except at stated intervals. BY this
plan, if a men her wants to sell d.
rect to local dealers. let him have
the right to do 50, bat receive the
money in a credit check on the
bank that check to be deposited
with the clearing house bank, Pro-
vision should be made that if n
mcmbcr's crops are uncqua in any
year TO pay for his and his family's
necessities he may temporarily
draw from the funds Of the a]ssocia-
ton held 10y the bank, and work his
crops under direction of govern
mcnt experts until he rcpayS the
advance. This clearing house plan
is pra,ticll and will solve the t.
present trouble, the need of a cir
culating medium, money, when
credits for crops should answer
equally well. When a man has
money in his pocket he is likely To
spend il. If il is a credit with the
clearing house bank he willhavc no
difficulty in purchasing everything
he needs, including Injuries, and he
and his fellow members will be
able to buy everything at much
better prices. - Godffcd News
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1911-01-20
GOVERNOR ODOIE'S MESSAGE

The message of Governor Oddie
to the legislature Is one of the
most important state papers that
has come from the governors
Office for many years. It treats of
every phase Of the states affairs
and urges rigid economy in the
conduct of the state government.
The message certainly shows that
Governor 0ddic has a thorough
knowledge Of the state and It's lcgi.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1911-01-20

Governor Oldic has appointed j.
=. Donncly Of Goldfcld supcrintcnd
crt Of the state police. DOnnclly is a
republican politician of Esmcralda
county. He is said to be well quail
flied for the position.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1911-01-20
Well huyCrtierd

liooks"ncr-"Ycs. ma am. it's ths
best seller this year. You sec I, was
prohibited by the censor Lila
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1911-01-20
DAILY lNDEPENDkNT
sUBsCRIPTIoN RATES

ntered nj the ElKo postonice for transmission
through the mails as seeoud-claSs matter.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-07
NEROES WILL NOT
 PATROL BORDER

Washington, April 6.-The order trans ferring the Ninth cavalry the negro regi- inert of the maneuver division, from San Antonio, Tex, to the Mexican border for patrol duty was rescinded late this after noon by the war department. This action followed a conference at the White House in which President Taft, Maj. Gen. Leon- ard Wood, chief of staff of the army, and Representative Garner of Texas partici- pated. In revoking the previous instruc- tions General Wood telegraphed Major General Carter, commanding the ma- neuver division, to hold the Ninth cav airy at San Antonio and to leave the Third regiment undisturbed for the pres ent in it's patrol of the border. The pre- vious order contemplated the replacing of the Third regiment by the ninth
 The change in plans, it is understood, was the result of the protests from the border towns against the assignment of the negro soldiers to duty in their yicip- ity, The presence of the negro troops Nh Texas has constituted a delicate question for the President during the last few days. When they were ordered to the bor- der yesterday General Carter was direct ed not to permit their duty to extend to Brownsville, although that point was one of the places patrolled by the Third cav airy Officials here, it is generally as- sumed, were unwilling to run the risk of a repetition of the Brownsville incident of nearly five year sago, when that town was "shot up by some of the men of the Twenty negro regiment. But the assignment of the Ninth regiment to the frontier met with disfavor from other towns and it is said that the Eleventh .o1.. C1, k, sent to the border later to relieve the Third.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-07

the installation of water power to pro- vide improved bathing facilities for the pavilion. An administration building is badly needed and 1t will be necessary to construct another pavilion in the inn mediate future. The association feels as- sured that these things. will be forth coming when the needs are realized.
 That great work has been accom- plished by the society is made evident ry the medical report appearing herein. Results have been obtained In our little camp on Red mountain that have far ex- ceeded the expectations Of even it's most sanguine supporters. AS an educational factor it's importance cannot be too strongly. emphasized. We are now ten ants merely by courtesy of the city. Would it be hoping for too much to ask the city dedicate certain portion of this property to the permanent use of the camp?
 "A statement has been compiled, and list giving all those who have con- tributed either equipment or money to- ward the support of the institution, and it is trusted that none have been over looked. The board of directors wishes to assure all who have interested them- selves in this work of their hearty ap preciation of the interest that has made the success of the work possible thus far"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-07
CARNEGIE REFUSES
 PEACE LEADERSHIP
Declines Chairmanship of Proposed Universal Ar
 bitration Association

New York, April 6.-Andrew Car negie has declined to become chairman of a proposed united association of all organizations now working for an ar bitration treaty between this country and Great Britain. He believes this is not the time to accelerate public opinion, but that it is wiser to allow the United States Senate to deliberate on the form of a treaty unhastened and unprompted.
 At his home here today MT. Carnegie rave out the text of his correspondence with Colonel John J. McCook, chairman of the committee of 300, recently called bv the New York Press club, to work for the treaty in which he outlines ms views. The correspondence follows MT Carnegies share of it in the slmpllIleu spelling of his preference;
 New York, April 4, 1911. ~Andrew Carnegie, New Willard hotel
 Washington, D. c.
 "rhe committee of 300 authorized at Fridays meeting called by New Hork Press club wishes to unite all organl- xationes working for the arbitration treaty under your chairmanship so that public opinion may be moulded through out the country. Please wire approval and acceptance to chairman Press club.
 (signed) JOHN J. MCOOK."
 New York, April ,, 1911.
 Dear Colonel McCook-I beg to con- firm my telegram declining chairman ship which would place me at the head of associations and involve many great meetings.
 For the last few weeks l have been deluged with invitations to preside at meetings and attend banquets in various cities and have invariably declined. My visit to Washington confirms me in the opinion I had formed, that this is no time for meetings. We should wait until the treaty now being prepared has been raid before the Senate by the President. My opinion is that no meetings of these peo- ple will be necessary. Senators, both democratic and republican. will show the world that our statesmen can sink the partisan and stand shoulder to shoulder in support of the government moral cause just as the statesman of Britain have done. In this case. ours will not fall short It cannot be doubted that the democratic governors, Dix of New
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-07

York, Baldwin of Connecticut, Wilson of New Jersey. Harmon of Ohio and other democrats of that stamp, including speak CT Clark and last, but not least. MT. Bryan, are just as keenly interested in the success of this great step forward as any republicans possibly can be- True the senators must be more reticent. since their dunty may be to change, perehance improve, the original treaty as presented, but have no fear for the result
 In the history of man I do not believe greater step followed has been taken than that of which is coming. The ma jority for the treaty in the Senate will be so great that those voting against it may be safely classed in individualistic such men as arrest public attention sim ply because they stand alone.
 q am sure, my dear colonel, that this explanation of why preserve silence will be satisfactory to you, but pray return my thanks to the gentleman who thought worthy of such a mark of their confi- dence. Always very truly yours,
 ANDREW CARNEGIE.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-07

self or herself, a committee of one 10 increase the membership of the associa- tion. This action bore good fruit, the membership during the past year being increased to roo, at which figure it now stands. The association being indebted to the Womans Auxiliary for the ma jority of this number.
 The committee on location investigated sites in Jones valley and on the city of Birminghams property on Red mountain After carefully considering both locations the Red mountain site seemed more de- sirable, in view of it's accessibility, and request was made to the city council for permission to erect tents on this loca- tion
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-07
BEAUCHAMP VISITS
 HARTSELLE MASONS

Hartselle, April 6-(Special.)- )-George A. Beauchamp of Montgomery, grand secre- tary of the Masonic fraternity of Ala bama, has been the honored guest of Hartselle chapter, Royal Arch Masons No. 140. He came for the purpose of assist ing in conferring the Royal Arch degree to three teams at this place. Dr. R. B. Sherrill. S. l.. Sherrill and R. L. Sher- Till, brothers; Dr. R. M. McGlathery, Robert F. Orr, F.. J. Tapscott, the Rev. J. H. Hill, the Rev. J. l.. Heaton and pr. w. H. Lovelady were the applicants for this degree. Dr. Beauchamp says it is a rare occurrence for three brothers to take this degree at the same time, this being the second instance in his experi. ence.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-07
BIG STORM DAMAGE
 ON SAND MOUNTAIN
James Sterling Injured-Hailstones Were Seven Inches in Cir
 conference

Center, April 6.--(Special.)-O Lookout mountain, in the Sand Rock and Love lace country. the homes of Albert Pruett and James Sterling were destroyed by yesterdays storm and Sterling was se- verelv injured by falling timbers. The gin house and barn of James W. Bailey and W. D. Hawkins gin were blown away. No lives were lost so far as known, and but slight injury to stock. Hail stones fell larger than ever seen be- fore in this county. Several were picked up and weighed from two to three ounces each. Your correspondent meas ured several that were four inches long by three wide and some measured seven inches in circumference.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-07
News of Evergreen

Evergreen, April 6.-(Special. 1.-The Pen- sacola district conference will meet next Tuesday at Milton, Fla. The following are the delegates from Evergreen: w. M Newton, W. H. and J. D. Moorer, w. S. Oliver, W. H. Wild and George w. Sal ter, Jr. Alternates are R. l.. Riley and l.. B. Chapman. Bishop Candler will pre- side.
 People of both Evergreen and Eufaula will be interested in the announcement of the approaching marriage of Miss Ed wina Dickson to MT. D. w. Reeder, both of Fort Worth, Tex. The bride Is the daughter of MT. and Mrs. E. w. Dick son and is the granddaughter of MT. J J. Carter, deceased.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-07
IJNVEIL MONUMENT
 TO CONFEDEATES

Opelika, Ala, April 6.-The Confederate monument erected under the auspices of the United Daughters of the Confederacy was unveiled here today. Former Gov. Thomas G. Jones of Montgomery was the principal speaker at the exercises. The monument is of Italian marble and stands on a. plot of ground to be set aside as public park