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Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1911-07-31
In IL Due Order.

Champ Clark, al a dinner In Wash
mgton, pleaded indulgence for some
what rambling speaker
He'll arrive" said the Democrats
leader. III you1l only give him time
tie is like DR. Thirdly.
Or. Thirdly was dividing up his
sermon into its appropriate heads one
sunday morning when member Of
he congregation shouted irascibly:
"'Meat. man! Give us meat!
Well said Dr. Thirdly, promptly.
bold on. then, till I'm done carving"
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1911-07-31
NATIVE CHALK FOR
BILLIARD PLAYERS

The Churchill county papers
from time to time relate remini-
SCIENCES of olden times in the Car
son Sink country. but as yet we
have seen no story about the
deposit of chalk which lies some
twenty miles from Saltwater the
old county seat of Churchill
county. This chalk is very fine
material and some day will be
made use of.
Away back in the early days a
character by the name of r. Q.
Vaughn started saloon in Still
water. and among the attractions
of the place was combination
billiard and pool table. This table
was the old style and only a trifie
less in area than the diamond of a
baseball field, while the cues used
were about eight feet IN length.
1t took man of muscle to drive a
billiard ball around this table with
one shot. District court was held
in Saltwater occasionally ant once
in awhile there was dance, and
yearly county fair and horse
races. On these occasions tie
lit lie town would he full to over
flowing. and the saloon did good
business, the new billiard table
being in great demand. In the
course of time billiard cues
became broken and were replaced
by Straight willow poles with the
bark stripped off aid tipped with
buttons cut out of pigskin. The
supply of houghten chalk. used to
chalk the cues, was soon exhaus ed |
ana as none could be purchased in |
town Vaughn went to the chalk
hills and quarried out piece
about six feet square. This he
brought home and placed on
large table in the corner of his
saloon, and when the players
wanted to chalk their cues all
they had to do was to stick the
end of the cue against this slab of
chalk, give the cue few twists
and the business was done. In Il e
course of time numerous holes,
the size of the end of a cde. were
worn in the slab, and eventually
the whole piece OF chalk looked
like colander.
All of the old-time crack bill
lard players like Lem Allen.
Warren Williams. Jim Richards,
Billy Grimes, Tony TrOlsond, Tom
Toomey and others learned tie
game on this table. which accounts
for their being such 2ptrts en-
smaller ones now.
A favorite trick of Lem Aliens
was. when he had a hard nan TO
beat at the game. TO jam small
chunk of cheese down his or
ponent's chalk hole. This creased
his opponents cue instead Of chalk
ing it, and the consequences were
that LENS adversary made so
many misscues that he was easily
defeated.
Those good old days are gone.-
Yerington Times.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1911-07-31
Only Temporary ADVANTAGE.

1T -''TP0T'17 , 7'UFWTTFdHT'
The gift Of good looks IL Of such
primary advantage TO every man. that
II seems a wonder how ugly people
manage so frequently to excel those
who have II In the battle Of life
Payne
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1911-07-31
SALMAGUNDI

yesterday.
County Clerk Voight returned
from Carson Saturday night.
Though Mr.. Ga rdner seems to
be about the same today, lie is
very feeble and gradually grows
weaker.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Davis
finished packing up their belong
ings this forenoon aud this after.
noon they left for Bullion where
they will spend the summer.
Dean Harrison, Jeweler and
optician, has moved one door
east of the drugstore, where he
will be glad to see all wanting
work in his line.
We regret to learn that Marsh
Stottler is in a serious condition.
He was brought from the Hot
Springs thus afternoon and taken
to the Redwood h ospital.
Four or five automobiles left
town yesterday for a quick tr ip to
Jarbidge and return. About
twenty people left town in the
smoke wagons.
The plea that the automobiles
who we're caught Z milling Friday
night were ignorant of the law is
rather thin. TLey did know, how
ever, tn It they were gambling be-
hind locked doors
AT Sparks Friday the body of an
unknown man was found in ditch
at Cond cto 5 He ghts. The man
was unknown but was believed to
be "hophead,' VIII; had been
around the place for several days.
1t is believed that he came to his
death by foul play.
Two nore carloads of furniture
for the courthouse arrived today.
From present indications, the
furniture will all be in place by
the first of September anil the
county officres will be in their new
quarters by that tine or shortly
after.
The game Of baseball yesterday
between Elko and Wells was rather
a tame affair. judging by the
number of talIies made. At the
end of.the ninth innings for Wells
AMI the eight, for Flko, the score
stood 81 to Is in flyor of Elko.
Judge Tabcr umpircd the game
and his decisions were accepted by
both clIbs without question.
A'1)c ling to Superintendent
Bray's applrtionment of the
county school fund, Elko school
district receives Sd S80.3S. The
total amount apportiGned is
S26, 995.97. This includes ST.
324.7l, surplus funds in Ec"cy.
Fort Halleck. Ho!born and Hunt
ington school districts which have
reverted to the county school fund.
Last week the GoiAfeld Consoli-
dated Mines company shipped
eleven bars Of gold bullion, weigh.
ing l1l5 pounds and valued at
1888, 100. IL was the largest
average lot of bars ever sent out
b. the company, the largest having
a value of S31, 800 and the smallest
$4,000. The bullion was shipped
to San Franc isco under a double
guard by the express company.
DIring the rain storm Of Friday
afterncn, ghtning struck the
school house at Empire and did
considerable damage. The flag
pole on the build ng was shattered
int ribbons and the roof Of the
building considerably damaged.
The plaster was knocked from the
walls on the int ior Of the build
ing and the floor scorch cd in many
pl ces. e. Carson News.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-08-04

free, and 1 am going to tell it the
truth and make it SOL"
He stopped and, not trusting him
self to look at her, stared into the fire
again. There was a long pause.
Well" said he, flashing a direct
look at her, what do you think of 1t,
Miss Haldane?"
1T is the greatest dream that ever
entered a human BRAIN" said the girl
quietly.
TT is my business. it has been my
business all my life, Miss Ha1dane, to
make dreams come true, and I am
dreaming now q greater dream. dearer
to me than that I AVE outlined before
you"
What could he mean? She strove
to meet his glance fairly; but her own
eyes fell before his own direct gaze.
do you think l can do it, make my
dream come true?" he asked.
Which dream, Mr.. Gormlyr
Both Of them"
That you can be mayor Of New
York; that you can redeem the city;
that you can restore to the people
their nberties-I don't know. Other
men have tried it and have failed"
And l may fail. too" answered
Gormly very quietly. Such achieve
ments are not the results merely OF
one mans efforts The people them
selves must respond. Whether l can
make them do that or not will de-
termine the ISSUE"
Il think you can, Mr.. Qormly. o
have made me respond"
And will you help met"
"T! What can I dot"
do what you have don tonight;
listen to me. believe in me, inspire
me, be my silent partner in my en-
deavor as I have been yours in your
endeavor."
And after yoc have succeeded"
That's the other dream, and
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-08-04

but his heart leaped to the assurance.
That's to be determined" he said.
Most men would say it was easier
to talk to n woman than to a thou
sand people. l have had experience
with neither. AS l told you. it has
been a quarter Of a century since 1
talked alone with a woman"
WAS hat in the west of which you
spoke?"
II am glad to tell you. 1t was in
the vest. She wasn't a good woman,
Miss Haldane," he said simply, land
1 have never g e her since that
night"
Didn't you know that she was not
q good woman?" asked the girl.
mot at that time; l did not suspect,
that Is. 1 was only a boy Of nineteen"
And is 1t because of that woman
that you have seen no others until I
met you?"
Yes, Miss Haldahe.~
Poor mani" said the girl half to
herself.
Not ct ALL" answered Gormly;
you we're quite worth waiting for"
Eleanor" said her father at this
moment, won't you take my hand?
want to talk to our host a little my
SELF"
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-08-04

"Mr. Gormly," she said resolutely.
''tf you make that dream come true,
you will have done more service to
humanity than has ever been don by
q citizen OF this republic. and you
will be the greatest IA on this side
Of the world"
And II my other dream comes
true" said Gormly. Il will be the hap
piest-"
May they all come true!" said the
girl impulsively rising and giving him
her hand.
do you mean that?" eagerly asked
the man, gratefully taking her prof
fered hand in his own Arm, resolved
clasp. {
"I don't know" she faltered, what
your other dream is; but II it CORE
spends with the n you have told me.
/ repeat the prayer"
A the proper time" said the man.
you shall know. Meanwhile. tomor-
row we shall get to work"
Tomorrow will be Christmas" said
the girl, smiling.
my Christmas present to you, Miss
Haldane, will be the beginning Of the
And mine to you, Mr.. Gormly," she
returned laughing, will be my good
wishes and hearty encouragement In
your labor"
II could wish nothing better" he
went on lightly. glad and relieved al
this change from the intensity OF the
| interview. Il shall announce myself
! as a candidate for the mayOralty a.
the mex election. Representatives Of
the minority party have already ap
preached. me on that subject"
And what did you say to themT
Nothing yet. You see this is al
new work to me, and 1 must consider
my way carefully"
Have you ever made @ public
speech?"
Never in my life"
Well. if you can talk to the people
as you have talked to me tonight,
m sure you will win"
The girl said it artlessly, ~carelessly
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-08-04
OVNOPSIs.

4 foolish young tenderfoot becomes
fascinated with the bold. Rrtful wife Of q
drunken proGpector In q western mining
town. They prepare to elope In g blind
Ing 6li8HArd but are confronted by the
maudhn husband. He Is shot by the
wife. but the chivalrous boy pins a
note to the body taking the crime
upOn himself. In their flight TO the
railroad station he woman's horse
falls exhausted; the youth puts her
on his own and follows hanging to the
Btrrup strap Seeing he 10 an impeN-
ment. tbs woman thrusts her escort into
. snow drift and rides on. HGH-frozen
be sturnbles Into the railroad station just
as tho train bears the woman away.
twenty-five years later, this man. George
Gormly, 10 q mutt -m1llionalre In New
York, He meets Eleanor Hatd&ne, O
beautiful and wealthy settlement worker.
and co-oDSr&tes with her in her work.
0ormly becomes owner Of q steanRaW
line and 6nds himself frustrated In pier
and track extension plans by grating al
dermen, backed by the Gotham Traction
Company. An automobile accident on q
stormy Christmas eve brings the Hal
danes to his country home. 3orTn1y
makes the marooned porty comfortable.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-08-04

That's you part Of the partnership:
mine is to help you. and"
"And what are you going to dO?"
asked the girl, intensely interested.
leaning forward, her breath coming
quicker.
"I am going to be mayor OF New
York. for one thing. Miss Haldane."
"Yes. And then?"
It touched him immensely to see
the matter Of fact way with which
she accepted his stupendous declare
ton
And then. 1 am going to be the best
mayor New York ever had, an honest
mayor. The administration shall be
conducted ON business lines, and bust
ness with me doesn't spell chicane.
There isn't a dishonest dollar In my
fortune. You will forgive my personal
talk? l don't often resort to 1t; but
you make me tell whatever you want
to know"
GO on!"
Il am going to suppress graft; I am
going to break up the gangs that rob
the city; l am going to bring the trac-
ton companies, the freight and the
others. to terms. / am going to make
them give the people good value for
the franchises they enjoy; I am going
to reform the police force and stop
its taking toll of crime, its connivance
with sin! New York is going to be
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-08-04
Another PRESSING Need.

It's we'll enough to devote a lot OF
dime and a good deal of prize money
to the composition Of a National an
them, but what's the matter with CIV
ing us a national wedding march, toOf
Must we be forever indebted to the
marches of an srratic Bavarian and a
visionary Deutscher?
Here's an opportunity for ambitious
native composers.
Think Of the pride that would fol-
low such an announcement as this:
THE happy pair passed down the
aisle t the pulsating strains Of Boil
var P. Gibson's exquisite March0
Plain Dealer.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-08-04
CHAPTER v.

Mr.. Haidane Is Greatly Surprised.
Mr. Haldane was in something of q
~quandary. For certain reasons and for
some time he had been contemplating
an interview with Gormly. Not only
did he greatly desire the interview
which was indeed necessary, almost
vital In fact, to the furtherance of GER
tain matters n which he vas deeply
concerned, but he did not desire that
his interest. personal interest. that is.
In the affair should appear.
the opposition had greatly under
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-08-04

Certain vague illusions in the pa
pers lead to the suspicion that Keo-
kuk is building a dam across the
Mississippi which will all
the water of that eccentric old stream
that is not needed for the mainten-
ance of its catfish. Keokuk hitherto
has been called the gate city" Hence
forth it will be known as-but this Is
merely "onjectural.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-08-04

A Chicago doctor is quoted as say
ing that 60 per cent. of the dogs that
bite people are infected with rabies.
Then the popular impression that be-
ting bitten by a mao dog Is fatal seems
to be pretty thoroughly refuted. mas
much as no rabies epidemic among hui.
man subjects las been reported.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-08-04

A man In New York who has
achieved an International reputation
as In inventive engineer while out on
bail on a charge Of larceny, now goes
to Jail for W. years and six months.
The state can we'll afford to see that
he has leisure in captivity to 60 Cd
with his inventions.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-08-04
Government REGULATION.

You've got poison in your sys-
tenn" said the doctor to the patient
who thought he had malaria.
Maybe l have" he admitted, may
be l have. Il don't eat anything but
what is guaranteed under the pure
food law."-Judge.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-08-04

Wheat from an ancient Egyptian
tomb" has been successfully planted
in Colorado, so good wheat must have
been selected by the cute Arab guides
who put 1t in the tomb.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-08-04

Because her husband kissed her
only twice a day during their honey
moon a New York lady has applied
for a divorce. Probably they were
stingy little kisses, too.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-08-04
Wanted Finding.

Farmer-IH give you a good job
and three meals a day.
Tramp-Huh-uh, what kind Of a job
IS it?
Farmer-Digging potatoes.
Tramp stretching himself)-Well,
get the mar that planted them. He
knows where they are.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-08-04

Out at Omaha a debating society haA
decided that the horse is more desir-
able than the automobile. The So
cIety must be made up of people who
get wages instead Of salaries.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-08-04

Senator Clark has a $125, 600 pipe
organ in his mansion, but when 1t
comes TO music we have no doubt
that the senator prefers ragtime.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-08-04

A Philadelphia woman gets a d.
vOrce rather than live in Chicago.
Quoting George AIDE: Somebody
must live here" However, the time
from Philadelphia to New York has
been cut to less than two hours.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-08-04

A punch in the jaw" delivered by
a wife laid her husband up for TWEEN
ty-two weeks. With a passion, for ex-
act detail, he also reports hat the
third vertebra was displaced one-six.
teenth Of an inch.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-08-04

A New York judge has decided that
a woman is not entitled to alimony
when she makes her husband cook his
own breakfast Hooray!
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-08-04

Austria is to charge its tobacco
smokers SIS, 900, 900 more a ear. It's
object Is not to cure them of smoking,
either.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-08-04

A kind-hearted New Jersey yard
master held a freight a five weeks
on a siding because a thrush had
built her nest on one of it's trucks.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-08-04

A professor Of chemistry stopped a
runaway horse by dashing ammonia
into it's face. There's a device that
might be tried on runaway husbands.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-08-04

A Massachusetts man was hoket
to death by his celluloid collar. An
other argument for the modern, up
to-date a sitter.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-08-04

The kaiser's only daughter is Is, o.
a sunny disposition, and will marry
whom she chooes. Other recommen.
dations may be had by addressing he,
father at his Berlin residence.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-08-04

The people Of Charleston, S. c., are
jubilant because fifteen babies were
born there in one night recently.
Charleston may be expected to imme-
diately apply for the taking of a new
census.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-08-04

There are worse occupations. too, on
q hot day than that of eating iced
cantaloupes.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-08-04

Many a nan enjoys having his
wife's relatives visit them so he can
be detained downtown till midnight
on business.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-08-04

Why swat the flies yourself when
you can keep a pet toad to attend to
the fly swatting department?
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-08-04

A New Jersey woman is said to
have been inoculated with rabies by
being hit by a bullet which passed
through a mad dog. Fast thing, the
germ that can hook onto a bullet.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-08-04

In 100 years the summer clad man
will look back with horror on the
coated man of today.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-08-04

It is a severe test Of a mans Chris
DAINTY to have the minister call on
him during business hours.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-08-04

Danger from rabies would be greatly
minfmfZed If all dogs were given
plenty Of cold water to drink.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-08-04

A physician tells US that yawninA
is good for the health. At any rate
people who are in the habit of yawn-
ing rarely break down from overwork
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-08-04

Speaking of high society, a six foot
New York man is to marry a seven
foot girl.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-08-04

ANYBODY who wants a coat Of tan
this summer ought to be able 70
achieve his hearts desire.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-08-04

Anatole France says that all wal Is
doomed to perish. Meanwhile, swat
the fly!
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-08-04

During this weather the softer the
drink the better.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-08-04

1t is the early bird, too. that gets a
look at the bird-men.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-08-04

CNMRVV INVESTORS can earn SO to l06 on thel
OWNHG money in an exclusive CaltforniG Manu-.
featuring Company. Guaranteed security, Interest
mailed monthly and money back when wanted. FuQ
particulars, FL GRERN, 1904 Market ST., San FrAneiseO,CGA
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1911-09-30

Tho road leading to Loreauville
being dry, No are told by our bust
ness people that many Of the peo-
pie from that section were in town
this week doing their business.
There is a piece of the road, near
Point Claire bridge, which is al
most always bad. If this road was
repaired or built in the proper
way, in order to keep the road
open and good all tho year, st.
Martinville would get q large trade
from that section. The bad piece
would need ono or two bridges and
drainage, and drainage is said to
be easy. We believe this matter
should be looked into by tho bust
ness Of the town.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1911-09-30
Forced To Leave Home.

Every gear a large number of poor
sufferers. whose lungs are sore and rack
ed with coughs, are urged to 60 to an
other climate. But this is costly and
not always sure. There's a better way.
Lot DR.. Kings New Discovery cure you
at home. 1T cured me Of lung trou-
ble." writes W. r. Nelson, of Calamine,
Ark, when all else failed aud l gained
AZ pounds in weight. Its surely the
king of all cough and lung cures"
Thousands owe their lives and health to
it. It's positively guaranteed for Coughs,
Colds, LaGrippe. Asthma, Group - all
Throat and Lung troubles. soc and 81.
Trial bottles free at all druggists.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1911-09-30

We had occasion to talk about
tho Cade road this week with sew
eral Of our business people, they
are oil Of tho opinion that We
should open that road through the
Grand Msrais section and shorten
the road to Cade and Youngvills
three miles, but no ono will take
tho lead in this work, this shows
the necessity of . business organ
ization in . community. We are
satisfied if We had q business or
progressive league, board of trade
or any public organization with a
view of public improvement and
moro trade, this road would have
been built long ago, and our NOR
chants would bs kept much more
busy, as the people of that section
will come to st. Martinvills whom
they can.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1911-09-30
SATURDAY, SEPT. 80, 1911
The Fire MarShal's Plea
To the Citizens OF Louisiana

To the Citizens OF Louisiana:
1t 10 q time-honored and bsauti-
ful custom of the American people
to celebrate in . fitting manner the
anniversary OF memorable events
in their history to inculcate patri-
otism, to instill civic righteous
mess, and to teach lessons OF citi-
zenship.
In harmony with this practice
and in appreciation of the inesti-
msble good resulting from such
celebrations, the National Fire
Marshal's Association has designs-
ted Monday. October 9, 1911, tho
anniversary Of tho Great Chicago
Fire, a. Fire Prevention Day, to
bring home to the people OF the
country the direful calamities of
such dread disasters and to urge
careful cooperation with the fire
prevention authorities in minimiz.
ing the possibilities Of fire.
The press is, therefore, invoked
to direct the attention of the poo
pie of the state to the date fixed,
and to appeal to them to celebrate
the day by a general cleaning up
Of all debris, trash, waste paper,
chimneys. heating apparatus, etc.
upon their premises, thereby re-
duoing fire hazard.
Teachers, private, public and
psrochial, may perform q highly
valuable public service by urging
their charges through short talks
to recognize the day and celebrate
it in q manner prescribed by the
National Fire Marshal's Associs-
ton in their laudable and emerge
tic efforts towards frs prevention.
Let us celebrate tho day, reduce
fire risks, and thus, help ourselves
20 we'll % our communities.
Very respectfully,
b. p. SULLIVAN.