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Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1911-02-13
'SALMAGUNDI'

A gold locket found Opposite the
public school building, has been
sent to this Office. The wner can
get II same by proving property
and for this notice.
Howard Wines is now the indie.
pendent carrier. He makes his
first round of the town tonight.
Howard is bright, manly little
fellow and will try to do his work
we'll. ...
A bill is peading before the legis
lature to segregate certain Offices
il this county. Will some one
please inform US what Offices are
10 be segregated, what the cause is
for such segregation and from
W Nom the demand comes? We
have asked several people about
this bill, but have been unable to
learn anything about it. If some
member of the Elko county
delegation will send us a copy of
the BILL, we will let the people
know what it is.
W. A. Parish, Jr., and wife we're
passengers on this mornings sta ge
for Tuscarora. Mr.. Parish came
from Tuscarora Saturday to meet
his wife on her ARRIVAL from the
east. Their trip to Tuscarora
through the worst snow storm of
the winter is not. zap; to give Mrs.
Parish very good opinion of Ne
vada's climate.
Dave Wilso "a Carlin bartender,
tried to cut a piece out of the
plate glass window of Seymour
Jacobs store about 1870 this
afternoon so that he could help
himself to Mr.. Ferstach's jewelry
displayed in the window. He made
djbad mess of it and was landed in
jail by Sheriff Harris.
A large audience was present at
the Presbyterian Church last night
AZ the exercises that were held
to commenrate the birth of
Abraham Lincoln. The committee
had taXily decorated the church
for the eveEt. Lincoln's picture
was placed upon the wall and
drapeG.with a large flag. Hon.
E. Al Johnson delivered an able
address and Geo. Anderson read
Lincoln's Gettysburg address.
The heaviest snow storm of the
season began last night and ccn-
tinued at intervals during the day.
Several inches of snow have fallen,
but it will soon disappear if the
temperature remains as it is. --
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1911-02-13
NOTICE TO WATER
AND LIGHT CONSUMERS

On and after Feb 9Th, 1911, Mr..
Critchley or Mr.. Nc Farlane will
be at the Company's Office in the
telephone Building from 10 to II A.
M. and from to 3 p. M. and will
be pleased to attend to the wants
Of their customers. Elko Water
and Light Corporation.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1911-02-13
Your Thoughts.

Don't go to sleep with a frown on.
your brow A drawn.down mouth and
screwed.up eyes help to bring wrinkles
But really one needs to think pleas.
ant thoughts In the daytime, too
oIensant thoughts bring serene ex.
preston to the face. which. M the
jnars go on. becomes permanent.
The people you meet who have pleas
Ing faces are the ones who have never
allow hard OF unkipd or discomfort.
ed thoughts to find a resting place
in their minds, end there is urgent ne.
cesity for cultivating serenity to fall
asleep with
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1911-02-13
YES

II Is not meant half the time It is
said
Yes" is n simple word spelled with
three letters.
II has procured kisses and pro.
voked blows.
1t has defeated candidates and
elected scoundrels
1t has been used in more lies than
any other expression.
1t has caused more fights than all
the You're a liars" that ever were
spoken.
II has started more dIpsomaniacs on
their career than all The strong liquor
on earth.
1t has caused more happiness and
more unhappiness than any other word
In the language.
It has lost more money for easy
lenders than all the holes in all the
pockets In the world
Will II continue to make such n
record?
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1911-02-13
INSURANCE ANNUAL snTEnEIr

United States Branch. Atlas As
surance Co., Lid. with which is in
corpOrated the Manchester Assur-
ance Co. of London. For year end
ing December 81, 1910.
Capital deposited 1920, 900 90
Assets 2.564 dO7 OF
Liabilities. exclusive
of capital and net
surplus 1913. 795 35
Income
Premiums $l,798,658 %
Other sources 1883 81
Total income, 1910 s1,s76.241 65
Expenditures
LOSSES 1885, O97 o5
Other expenditures 693,158 Is
Total expenditures
1910 $1,578,255 80
Fire Insurance Business, 1910
Risks written 1926. 461, 687 90
Premiums thereon 2,S7O,564 80
Losses incurred 9O8.l69 OF
Nevada Business g." -
Risks written $30,45O 90
Premiums received 757 81
Losses paid 5.971 63
Losses incurred 971 60
Frank ]. Devlin,
Branch Manager
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1911-02-13

The great Washington bridge over
the Harlem river is 2.400 feet long, 80
feet wide. cost $3.50. 900. and is built
OF steel. iron sud stone. II is 1856 feet
above high water mark.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1911-02-13

Staten island Is about IL miles long.
miles wide and consists Of an area
OF about 81 square miles. IL has pop.
ulation IN excess Of 10000.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1911-02-13

The postofice I'm Manhattan was
erected al cost between $4,000, 900
and $7,000000 II was opened for oc.
cnpancy on August 25. 1897.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1911-02-13
PROVERBS OF PEOPLE.

Many are the affections OF the
righteous.-I3iblc.
Keep the bone and the dog will fol
low you. Irish.
Better gain in mud than lose in
gold.-Italian.
He hurts the good who spares the
bad.-French
A determined heart will not b,
ounseled.-Spanish.
Who does right Is born sufficient.
ly noble:--German.
II belongs to great men to have
great defects.-.French
Who falls short in the head must be
long In the heels.-German.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1911-02-13
Who falls short in the head must be
long In the eels.--German.
Do YOU KNOW?

Trinity corporation il the wcaIthicst
single church organization the
United States.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1911-02-13

Louis Weinmann, Secretary
Resident Agent, w. T. Smith Co.,
Elko.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-05-13
Pioneers Planning
Memorial to Indian
Douglas County Association Starts a
Movement for Erection of
Monument.

A movement to erect a memorial TO Chief
Gray Eagle, head of the Omaha Indians
in the early COS, was started by the Doug
las County Pioneer association yesterday
afternoon at the monthly meeting held in
the city hall
Following an interesting history OF Gray
Eagle, read by Mrs. Eliza Eastman, a COM
mittee was appointed to determine the
exact spot where the chief is buried 1t is
known that Chief Gray Eagle was buried
near Sulphur Springs, but the exact spot
has been forgotten. The committee was
appointed to determine the place, II pos
sible. and to make arrangements for erect
ing the memorial. F. X. Dellone, presi-
dent of the association. Uncle Joe Red
man. ]. NJ. Winship, George c. YEtes,
Mrs. Fannie Walker and Mrs. Eliza East
man constitute the committee.
Plans for the annual picnic were dis
cussed and a committee appointed 70 make
all arrangements. 1t was decided to hold
the affair some day in June. 70 be de-
termined by the committee. President Del
lone and Uncle Joe Redman were named
as head OF the committee and delegated TO
select one man and two women of the as
socistion TO help them.
Memorials on the deaths Of Patrick Nc
Ardls and John A. Graham. prepared by M
J. Feenan chairman OF the memorial com
mittes, were read by ]. Edwards. secretary
Of the association.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-05-13
Farmer Whips Team
to Cross Before Train
y, and Two Are Killed
Portion Of Wagon Lodges in Switch,
Derailing Passenger Train on
Omaha Road Near Lyons.

desire 20 send his team across the
railroad tracks ahead OF an oncoming train
was the cause OF the serious wreck at
Lyons. Neb. Thursday morning, according
to witnesses. John Craig. the unfortunate
farmer who, with his aged mother, suf-
fered instant death when NJ & o. train
No. struck his team. - said TO have
whipped his horses and attempted to
drive across the tracks, while the two
other farmers shouted warnings He had
a load OF grain and was bound for the
grist mill In Lyons. as were the others.
Four OF the men who were injured in
the wreck, three Of whom were brought to
Omaha last evening. were reported out OF
danger at a late hour. They were Dan
Murphy. engineer, cut about the head snd
bruised; J. ]. Gilmore. who received q
fracture OF one rib. and A c. Rawson. mail
clerk. with two xibs fractured. J.. L
Rockwell. fireman was taken to Sioux
City. Tho others were taken TO the Meth
odist hospital here.
According 70 tina witnesses. the two
farmers who held their horses at the
track, shouted to Craig as he drove I'D,
warning him the train was too close to
pass ''Never mindi I'll show you." Craig
Is said TO have answered back Thereupon
he applied the whip to his team and
passed around the other farmers.
The engine struck Craigs wagon in
front. cutting the horses loose and killing
them Instantly, and dragging the wagon,
with tts occupants to their death.
one OF the sinEietrees OF the wagon
struck IN the switch rail. throwing II out
of place and causing the engine and bag
gage and mail cars to run off the rails.
The occupants OF the train fell into wild
panic in the collision. w. W. Cole, a
salesman for the Lederer. Strauss 4 Co.
firm at Des Moines. who was in the smok-
ing car, told last night how another pas
senger apparently lost his mind from
fright. The man shrieked in terror and
ran from one end OF the car to the other.
wringing his hands. until others stopped
him. He was unhurt. but completely berett
OF senses for an hour after the accident.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-05-13
Opportunity to Get
Pfiester from Chance
Cubs Manager Probably Will Re.
lease Pitcher Formerly on
Omaha Team.

Now Is the time for Pa Rourke TO get
busy and make an effort to land Jack
Pfiester, formerly OF the Omaha team.
and now a member Of Manager Frank
Chances Chicago Cubs. The Cub manager
has asked the clubs Of the National league
to waive claim on both Pnester and Ed
Reulbach.
IL Is said that Chance 10 disguised over
the showing OF his pitchers this spring
and is determined TO build up his pitching
STAN so that he can rely upon II. The FIRST
step towards this end Is the getting rid OF
the two boys who have been the mAinstays
on the team in years past. So far. It is
said. no club has shown any Indication 10
take either man.
The eastern scribes say Reulbach. who
IL one OF the most wonderful pitchers IN
the business when In condition. Is wilder
than ever this spring. and does not show
any Egns o. regAining control Pnester
seems 70 be unlucky and ineffective Just
when he ought to be going best.
There is a chance that Chicago will with
draw requests for waivers in Rsulbaoh' 4
case, but the former Omaha boy seems
doomed, leaving the Cubs without a left
handed pitcher
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-05-13

morning at st. Mary's church on Thirty
sixth and Q streets. A solemn hlgh mass
was celebrated for the repose OF the soul
Of the deceased At the mass Rev. Father
Musan officiated. with Fathers Dowd and
Zobotnik as deacon and subdeacon. The
funeral sermon was preached by Father
Mugan Interment was in st. Mary's ceme-
terry.
Mr.. whelan was born in Fillmore, Kings
county, Ireland and came to this country
when quite young. He was foreman OF the
sweet pickle department OF Armour pack
ing plant for the last ten years
Recently Mr.. Whelan was confined in
St Joseph's hospital, where his arm was
ampuAta1ed. He returned home toward
the end OF February. but never fully re-
covered He is survived by a wife and
three children.
The pallbearers were John ]. Larkin,
Bart Foley. Thomas LArkin, William Jane
sen. William Ryan and Michael Hickey.
Magic City Gossip.
The High School alumni will give a
dance on saturday, May H.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Kubat of 4sS South
Nineteenth street are rejoicing over the
advent OF a new daughter
Phone Bell South S6s-Independent F-1S6S
for a case Of letter Gold Top. Prompt de-
nNefy 10 any part OF city. Wlulam letter.
c. b. Ashburn of 1854 Washington street
left "wednesday evening 10 attend the
Ancient order of United WOrkmen cOnven-
ton at lincoln.
II. ]. Brass, Andrew Gallagher and John
J. Nightingale have returned from the
Ancient Order OF United Workmen con-
vention at Lincoln.
In the base ball game played Thursday
evening between the Garfield school team
and the Madison school team, Garfield
scored 10 to Madison's IA
Or. Fred Henderson, a dental surgeon
from Sidney, Ia, has located in South
Omaha He will be associated with DIR.
W. A. Cox at Twenty and n streets.
Nine Of the members Of the fire depart
ment will be laid off Friday, owing to
the financial stringeney OF the city treas
ury. Their places will be taken by the
men who have been off during the last
few weeks.
The funeral OF Patrick Quinn has been
postponed until Friday morning at $50
clock. The poEtponement was made In
order 10 await the arrival Of Mr.. Quinn .
sister, Mrs. Mary Cluney, who lives In
Boston. The services viii be held In ST
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-05-13

Esve Root Print It.
Gas, Electric Fixtures. RurEsss-arandsn.
Times, Printing.
Furaaoss and Flower vases.
Omaha Stove Repair works.
In the Divorce Court-AdaIne F. Helm
was granted a divorce from James A. Helm
ir district court Friday.
Any woman's snk Dress in our store
saturday at 5000. regardless of former
prices. See our windows. Nebraska Cloth.
ing Co.
Father Mooovsrn to Leoturs-Rev. P. A.
hcGovern, vice president Of Creighton uni
versity, Will lecture on Rome at ST.
Patrick's church. Fourteenth and Castelar,
streets Sunday evening. The lecture will
be illustrated with stereopticon views.
Mr.. MESSING - In Bad-Ths police
want Peter MESSING. They promise to
prosecute him for larceny and white
slavery-if they get him Peter is alleged
TO have abused and defrauded a woman
who gives her name as Mary Dillon.
Eight Plumbers Get Permits-Eight Of
the nine journeymen plumbers, who took
the examination before the plumbing board
Tuesday. have been granted permits. The
successful asprants were John p. Daley,
Joseph T. Maize. }. G. Block, Edward But
Ter. Fred Holland c. Van volkenberg
Theodore quick and Peter +. Meyers.
Suit for Dog Bite--Two thousand dol
lars is what Roman Woieck is asking OF
John Mikes. a South Omaha groceryman
in a damage suit brought Friday in dis
trict court. Wojeck alleges that he was
about to enter Mikes store at 927 North
Fortieth street on March n, when he was
attacked and severely bitten by Nickles
dog.
Two Indictments Returned-Two indict'
ments have been returned by the grand
jury against Frank Howard and Harry
Jackson. the two men held by the police
who have confessed to a series of burglar
les. One bill charges them with breaking
and entering In the burglary of the resi-
dence of Louis Gornbleth on April q; this
other with the robbery Of the house o.
Erwin Eddy on May 8. The amount secured
IN both instances was small
Permit for Subway A permit for ths
construction OF a subway addition to tn,
Courtney & Co. grocery store was ISSUED
10 ], L. Brandels & Sons Friday morning
The improvements are to cost 5000 Plani
call for a subway under the walk on the
west side of the building ON the northeas
corner of Seventeenth and Douglas streets
The addition will be used as a wine cellal
by the Courtney company. The space Il
be excavated Is twenty feet wide by Is
feet long.
MoCombs In ParolOd - Charged with th,
forgery of several small checks. Rober
McCombs pleaded guilty in criminal cour
Friday morning. but made such a show o
extenuating circumstances that he wa
paroled McCombs showed a previous goo,
character and also that he was 30 mucl
under the influence OF intoxicants at tn
time that he was not wholly responsible
He was paroled to Sophns J. Neble. edito
OF the Danish Pioneer. Albert Rostin, I'm
plicated with McCombs IN the forgery, wa
released on his own recoEnizance by tn
county attorney. who stated that the cas-
against him was very weak.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-05-13

Perslstens Advertising is the Road 10
Big Returns
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-05-13
Prof. Mcmillan is -.
Elected Member Of ~.
Honorary Fraternity
High School Instructor Gains Distino,
ton for His Work at Miami
University. ~

Prof. Edward z Mcmillan. instructor IN
physics at the Omaha High school, wa
Thursday notified Of his election TO member,
ship in Iota chapter. Phi Beta Kappa
Miami university. oxford, o.
The election in this instance means CHAR
ter membership. in that Iota chapter has
Just been organized. Prof. Mcmillan viii
be initiated in June He was graduated
in 1896. when he took an A. b. Later PROT
Mcmillan was graduated from the State
University OF Indiana, taking A. NJ
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-05-13

Persistent Adverusing is the Road TO
Big Returns
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-05-13

with the president IN his special car. W. S.
Wright was chairman, and he spoke In
tsrestingly Of the growing appreciation
Of the relative interests between CONNER
cial Omaha and the railroads. He was fol-
lowed by Frank La Halter, who dealt out
statistics with gay abandon to show the
Importance Of Nebraska as an agricultural
state to the Illinois Central The interests
OF both are inseparable, he declared
William L. Park. vice president and gen y.
eral manager OF the road, was introduced
as the man who had fought died and bled
for Omaha He told the story OF his ad =
vent into Omaha in 1866. of his first rides
on the old horse-car system in this city,
and summed up with the assertion that he
still regards himself as a citizen OF Omaha
though he has his residence elsewhere.
Samuel s. Hatch, also had some compli-
mentary remarks to make. During the
evening John r. Webster and other local Of
ficials spoke.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-05-13

Mr.. Markham was one Of half dozen
or more speakers. all officials OF the MI
nois Central. most OF whom came here
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-05-13
Funeral of John WhaIen.

The funeral OF John Whelan. AGED ls
years and resident OF South Omaha for
the last twenty-one years. was held Friday
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-05-13
boy Scout"
Shoes

Made Of genuine Elk Skin on
comfortable, neat fitting lasts,
These are just the thing for boys
outing wear, being exceptionally
serviceable. Priced according to
size, at
$1.75 to $3.50
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-05-13
BRIEF CITY NEWS

Have Root Print II.
Gas, Electric Fixtures. BurEsss-arandsn.
Times. Printing.
Furnaces and Flower Vases.
Omaha Stove Repair works.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-05-13
MARKHAM IS BANQUET GUEST
President and Staff of Illinois Cen
trail Are Entertained.
COMMERCIAL CLUB FUNCTION
Reception ana Dinner Given by
Municipal BOdy--RAiIrOad Man
Expresses Confidence in
Prospects of City.

Charles Henry Markham elastic chested
Texan, once a section hand on the Santa
Fe, was formally introduced TO CONNER
ctal Omaha Thursday as president of
the Illinois Central railroad. II was his first
visit to Omaha A reception and dinner was
given for him and members OF his party
by the Commercial club and for the first
time he was brought to a full realization
Of the relative greatness of Omaha and the
interests he represents. He was met By
more than 100 Of the foremost citizens OF
Omaha
Mr.. Markham's words at the banquet
gave out a radiance Of wholesomeness.
There was the usual and expected inter-
change Of compliments between the officials
and citizens but they were characterized
by the full depth OF sincerity Mr.. Mark
ham said that he had visited most OF the
important points along the Illinois Central
but none OF them impressed him in the
matter Of growth and prosperity as did
Omaha.
I'm admit" SAID he. that our freight
facilities here are not what they should
be- but In the fullness Of time we hope
10 make Omaha one OF our most important
terminals. We are like any other big con
cern, We need money TO carry out OH
plans. But We are doing the best we can,
using all our surplus and a little more
to build up our properties"
Several Address Catherine.
Mr.. Markham was one Of a half dozen
or more speakers. all officials OF the uIi.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-05-13
visitors See City.

The reception, though arranged on short
notice. was an enjoyable and profitable
function. 1t gave Omaha an opportunity
TO learn what the Illinois Central Il doing
and afforded the visiting officials a glance
at Omaha as an importnt shipping center
The party OF officials arrived in the city
yesterday afternoon. and spent several
hours visiting the points of interest about
the city. The guests are scheduled to leave
Omaha at z O'Clock this morning.
Among those at the speakers table we're
Charles II. Markham. president Illinois
Central, w l.. Park, vice president and
general manager; s. O. Hatch, passenger
traffic manager; 7. j. Foley. assistant gem
eral manager; r. W. Baxter. general super
intendent; V. ID. Fort, assistant freight traf-
fic manager; NJ. X. Barnum, general super
Lntendent Of motive power; A. 8. Baldwin
chief engineer l.. A. Downs, superintendent
Omaha division. NJ. p. Mills, rainmaster;
A. l.. Mohler vice president and general
manager, Union Pacific railroad; Frank
Walters. general manager Chicago 4 North
western railway; George Z. Haverstick,
Commercial club; John r Webster Esnsrai
agent. Illinois Central railroad; w. s.
Wright, Frank l.. Haller. G. II, Pickens,
Charles Ware, W. yudson. J, NJ. Guild
s. +. Miller, Nathan Merriam, I. A. Fry,
Victor Rosewater, II. II. Baldrige, w. II
Bucholz, H. H. BFandeis and C. T.
kountLe
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-05-13
Looking in,
Or Looking Out

whichever your position hap
pens 10 be you can't help but see
some of the many features which
have made this such great
store
On the outside you see our mod
ern building, our modern show
windows and our magnificent dis
plays of the finest ready-to-wear
garments in the world
On the inside you see our mod
ern fixtures, modern selling cases,
conveniently arranged depart
ments. with their abundance of
daylight. our high grade mercnan-
disc and its wonderfully low
prices. All these are simply evil
dences of the progressive methods
which have always been back OF
this store. Is It any wonder that
this has grown to be the Greatest
Clothing Store in the West?
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-05-13

Agnes church, with interment In 81
Mary's cemetery.
The funeral OF Edward Fitzgerald, who
killed himself in the police station Wednes-
day evening while suffering from the ef
fects from morphine, will be held Friday
morning from LArhin's funeral parlorA
The burial win be in 81. Mary's cemetery.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-05-30
y y -=F6-p7 an EnSiishmsn Of highest

-pv az EngEshman q hlRh est
EASs..-.,s's. a position as lay preacher and
e's-s On temperance and nonconformity
lse;a'o5 ciass passage paid 70 New York .
-. ,est.rn onlals from English Methodist
st.'.s-, at liberty 20 commence duties at
70, 1s5' pr ras5 de TG- co5 sIsn S
Tsss.,o'sls and opinions Of prsss apply TO
is-c'r.nx. So Spruce 81. Jersey City
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-05-30

EIGLIsH COTPLD would Ike 20 take care OF
private house during summer months, best
r.srslcss. Mrs Strong, 862 West 45th 81
TARNFANI). -svede: s25: good teamster and
nrks- eve YEAR, experience. sober. reliable.
Nielsen Ms'hevson Agency. SIS 6th ave. Tel.
rs p--ar-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-05-30
-,1oguprr,uc AND rYPEWRlTERs

[cT0R VISIBLE. 70 Nassau ST. ' 5s1esi5s
free. ar makes taken pa 20 CIi,,ers errlifhs
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-05-30
roARD AND ROOMS.

77TH ST. so1 wEsT-comfo 1,Sr1y r rBd River
cellent board. convene" ... ~