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Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1911-04-07
PERSISTENCE

John Lane. the well-known pub
Usher, said at literary dinner in
New York:
"As an editor | find nobody so
persistent as the amateur con-
tributor. II the amateur were
half as ingenious in writing his
material as In trying to land it, he
would become Dickens in no time.
"An amateur said the other day
to an editor | know:
" ALLOW me to sumbit this bear
story" 'i"'
= MY readers don't care fo,
bear Stories said the editor
They want something spicy
But this, said the amateur, is
"a story about a cinnamon bear I"
-----~.-~-eeS-S-. -
The American Sugar Refining
company calls the pubics attention
10 the fact that 1t has paid the
custom house$335. 900. 900 in duties
during the last ID years. The idea
being apparently to show what q
vrey insignificant amount it's age..ts
stole from the government and
how mildly wicked It really vas.
So far as morality is concerned.
petit larceny is just as repro
hensible as burglary and more dit
graceful in such q criminal as the
sugar trust Exchange.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1911-04-07

Bids For Electric Lighting
Fixtures. Furniture, Carpets,
Linoleum, Etc, For The New
Court House And Jail Building, of
Elko Co. New.
Sealed proposals endorsed "Pro-
posals for bids for furnishing and
installing ElectricLighting fixtures.
Furniture, Carpets, Linoleum, etc.
for the new Court House and Jail
at Elko, ElkO Co., Nevada" &C.
cording to plans and specification of
W. H. Weeks. Architect, now on
file in the Couty Clerks office in
Elko. E!ko County. Nevada, will
be received by Fred C. Voight,
Clerk Of the Board of County Com
mlssioners Of said EIko County, at
Elko, Nevada, up to IL O'Clock
noon on the 18th day of May,
1911. when they will be opened
and read publicly.
Bids for Eectric Lighting fixtures
bids for Furniture, bids for
Carpets, LinCleum, etc. must be
sent in separately as they are three
separate and distinct bids.
Proposals shall be accompanie d
by certified check on a RESPONSE
BILE bank in the sum of 10. per cent
of the amount bid, and the con-
tractor to whom the award is made
will be required to furnish a bond
in the sum of one-half of the
amount of his bid. Said bond to
be approved by the Board of
County Commissioners of said Elko.
County Nevada.
The right to reject any and all
bids is hereby reserved.
Drawings and specifications may
be consulted at the office of the
County Clerk at Elko, Nevada, and
also at the office of w. H. Weeks,
Architect. 25l Kearney ST., San
Francisco, Gala. Complete sets of
plans and specifications will be
furnished to prospective biders W.
on reasonable notice to said County
~
Clerk of Elko County or said W.
Fl. Weeks who are required to take
a deposit of $500 from each and
every person, partnership or cor
poration taking a set of said plans
and specifications, and SAID $500
to be refunded upon the safe re-
turn of said plans and speclfica-
tons to said County Clerk of
Elko County or to said w. II.
Weeks.
BY Order of the Board of County
Commissioners of EIko County,
Nevada.
Attest: Fred C. Voight.
County Clerk and Ex-Oficio
lSealJ Clerk of the Board of
County Commissioners Of Elko
County, Nevada.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1911-04-07
Nice's Pumpkin Festival,

The pumpkin festival ut Nice is one
Of those old. world customs rescued by
popular sentiment from gradual de.
cay that was Fastening toward obliv.
Won. II is celebration singularly
unique. In that the widest exuberance
Of spirit alternates with serious reli.
giOus ceremonies. representations of
art, and prosaic business dealings-a
celebration 80 quaint and so little like
the usual productions Of modern man.
kind that 1t leaves one with the i'm.
preston of having witnessed a scene
idealiZCd upon the stage rather than
an actual festival of the present prac.
tical age. Yet the pumpkin custom
undoubtedly reflects the character and
individuality Of its resuscitators. the
inhabitants Of Nice, whose deep reli
glous instincts, innate refinement OF
feeling and intense love OF the beauti
tul were the underlying forces which
prompted them to revive n time-hon.
ored custom without the least trace
of vulgar advertisement or sordid ma.
terialism to- mar it's perfect harmony.
Wide World Magazine.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1911-04-07
Tho Difference,

Mr.. Courtley--Mrs. Blueblood ia a
regal looking woman She has such
fine carriage.
Mrs. Comeup-H umph! We have 4
motor oar.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1911-04-07

IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF
THE FOURTH JUDICIAL DIS
TRlCT OF THE STATE OF NE
VADA. IN AND FOR THE
COUNTY OF ELKO.
IN THE MATTER OF THE
ESTATE OF LOUIS ENGLER,
DECEASED.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.
Notice is hereby given that the
undersigned, by an order of the
District Court of the Fourth
judicial District of the State of
Nevada. in and for the County of
Elko. duly made and entered on
the 25th day of March 1911, was
appointed executrix of the Last
Will and Testament of Louis
Engler, deceased. and that she has
duly qualified as such cxccutrix.
Creditors and all persons having
claims against the said deceased
arc hereby notified to file the same,
with proper vouchers attached,
with the Clerk of said Court within
three months from the date of the
first publication of this notice, or
they will be forever barred.
Johanna Eisenberg,
Exc utriX of the Estate of
Louis Ehglcr. deceased.
Date of first publication March 81,
1911.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1911-04-07

Ella----There is an Arabian saying
that words are women: deeds are
men," .... .....
stala-Then my motto is not
words, but Deeds"
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1911-04-07
Elko
Nevada
Few Can Do This,

Few Can Do This.
The man VITO can carry baby
gracefully will never have to wear a
ring on his thumb TO Indicate that he
Is married.--Toledo Blade.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-20

: Opponents Of the recall cite instances
where the policy had II been in operation
would have wrought great harm to the
country. The case Of Mr.. Lincoln is the
most conspicuous Undoubtedly 1t would
have been invoked against him. and had
it been. and the country deprived of his
services. disruption and chaos. instead of
reunion and strengthened fraternity,
would probably have followed. -Fortu-
nateiy. the people had taken their great
est man for better or for worse for four
years. and before the time was I'D he
had surmovnted all obstacles and justified
work with which the people had at times
been impatient. His memory is today one
of the most cherished of the national pos
sessions. Even his former opponents
agree that he had. and exercised, pro-
found wisdom. exhaustless patience and
a superb humanity.
Another case which should be consider
ed is that of Mr.. Lamar In the matter
of financial legislation. At a dag much
earlier than Mr.. Bryan's appearance on
the scene the contest between the two
schools of money was bitter. Mississippi
favored what was then called soft money,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-20

property, but in the United States, with
the District standing virtually in the rela-
ton of trustee for the owner. it Is uncon-
stitutional to hold the property owner or
tenant accountable for the condition OF
the walks. Every effort on the part OF
the Commissioners to supply the def
cheney has been blocked by this obstacle.
and Congress has been similarly con-
fronted with the risk that any enactment
which 1t might frame would be rejected
by the courts as an unwarranted require
ment upon the citizen. It is obvious from
the experience OF the District since the
compulsory cleaning law was declared un-
constitutional that property owners and
tenants cannot be relied upon to keep
their walks clean in winter from sense
of public duty. While few. possibly
the majority of householders. will prompt
ly clean their walks for the sake of their
own conf. TT and safety, as we'll as others,
in every block are some who neglect TO
do So and the result is that the city's
streets are a succession of danger points
where pedestrians are continually falling
and suffering serious injuries. No at
tempt whatever is made under the pres
ent circumstances on the part of the own
ers of or agents for vacant property to
keep the walks in front Of them cleared
of snow
The end sought to be attained is
proper one, and the vast majority OF Dis
trict citizens hope that the Senate Dis
trict committee has succeeded in devisir
a measure which will stand the constit
tional test applied by the courts.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-20
The Sidewalk Snow Bill.

The bill for the removal of snow and ice
from the paved sidewalks Of Washington.
on which q favorable report has been or
dered by the Senate committee on the
District of Columbia. has been framed to
meet q condition which is serious in the
capital during winter. In one sense 1t is
an untimely subject. while in another
sense 1t is refreshing. 1t is better that
this question be discussed now than dur
ing the season when billiards. come. and
ice. snow or slush coat the sidewalks.
With the experience of the District Com
missioners and the court decisions to
guide 1t the committee has perhaps
framed a bill which will meet the objec-
tons of the courts and legally hold own
ers or tenants of city property to what is
with practical unanimity conceded to be
their moral duty. The private cleaning
of the side&alk In front OF ones premises
after a winter storm entails a trifiing ex
pense in each case and Is borne by the
property owner benefited. The cleaning
of the sidewalk by the Commissioners
would entail a heavy cost. could not be
accomplished so quickly as by the army
Of owners or tenants each working on a
small section of pavement. and the price
OF the public cleaning would como out Of
the taxpayers pockets just the same. The
private cleaning plan Is in the interest of
efficiency and economy.
Discussing this subject. The Star on De-
cember ia. 1910. said:
There can be no doubt of the need of
. law which will insure the prompt clean
ing OF the local sidewalks after snow
fall But this law must be framed with
reference to the courts decision that in
asmuch as the title to the sidewalk is
vested, not In the owner Of the abutting
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-20
Sane Fourth Plans.

Peaceful Fourth plans are taking def
mite form. and the committees having in
charge the rational and wholesome cele-
bration of Independence day should re-
ceive the substantial encouragement of
all citizens.
Athletics makes a powerful appeal to
young America. He Is setting q larger
value on athletic prowess than ever be-
fore, and perhaps going to greater lengths
in this department of activity than did
the most energetic of the ancients. Ath-
letics may be carried to such extremes
that the purpose of promoting health Is
defeated and youth may he warped into
one sidedness. rather than led into all
round development, but there seems no
reason at this time to call halt Let
every boy be an athlete II he can, and
even if he cannot he may be the better
for having tried. If the boy begins to
take pride in his physical makeup he will
more strongly resist the cigarette and
other vices that reduce his physical and
mental vigor as we'll as weaken his moral
fiber.
The athletic contests and spectacles
which are to be provided as a feature OF
the Fourth of July celebration In Wash
tngton will serve two ends, first in di-
verting the young from firecrackers, giant
crackers, toy pistols. torpedoes and toy
cannon, and, second. in encouraging emu
lation in physical outdoor sport
The medals. badges and other trophies
proposed to be given to winners and near
winners will help the good cause along:
and may Washington celebrate the Fourth
this year without sacrifice of life. personal
injury or destruction of property by
fire!
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-20

and wanted Mr.. Lamar. who was one of
her senators. TO vote that way. He refused.
and held on to his commission, and in
time his constituents not only appla uded
his courage but renewed his commission.
Suppose while the displeasure was high
Mr.. Lamar had been recalled. What an
admirable career would have been inter-
rupted. and probably closed for good
What an injustice would have been done
to a brave man and accomplished public
servant! AS 1t was. Mr.. Lamar remained
In the Senate until his services there
brought him in line for a cabinet appoint
ment, and that in turn for an appoint
ment to the supreme bench. In fact,
it was his courage in refusing to bow
as a senator to a sort of craze that
singled him out for the promotions that
in time came to him.
Twenty-odd years later William Lind
say of kentucky, then a senator in Con-
gress. gave similar exhibition of
courage. The democracy Of his state
was for silver. while he was for the gold
standard. There was much impatience
with him. and many of his constituents
wanted him to resign. Had it been pos
sible to recall him, that course would
nave Deen taken fortunately, as lnere
was no recall. Senator Lindsay finished
his term in honor and usefulness. and
when he died a year or SO ago was highly
respected by all who knew him. In re-
sisting the free silver coinage issue he
had served we'll his own fame and his
peoples good.
The recall would not deter any man
worthy of public Office from doing his
duty No Judge. or legislator, or execu-
tive composed OF true stuff would run
before such a threat But noisy feather
heads out Of office would be armed with
a weapon which they would employ with
relish. and to the injury not only of good
officials, but the public. With it agita-
ton could be made incessant, and uncer-
tainty would become the normal national
condition.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-20
The Taft Boom.

Many republican politicians visiting
Washington these times report that the
President is growing In favor in sections
where for time he was in disfavor.
They predict his denomination, and see
no reason why he should not be re-
elected. They do not deny that their
party Is at present in bad shape. but
their faith is that In the next twelve
months matters will right themselves and
victory be achieved under wise leader
ship.
Some of the disafYection with the Presi-
dent which for time looked threatening
for his party grew out of his acceptance
of the Payne law. He did not entirely
approve OF that measure. and said so on
the stump. But he also said that it's
merits exceeded its dement's, and on that
account he had signed it,
In the circumstances, signing was the
best thing. The President being no
dodger, permitting the bill to become a
law without his signature was out OF
the question. The choice was between
signing vetoing. A veto would have
killed the bill. but would that have helped
either the party or the country? The
issue would have been thrown into the
regular session, with business still dis
turbed by the delay. and the party in
angry ferment over the Presidents re-
buke. For, defective as the measure was.
publican majosity.
But the tariff has not been alone re-
sponsible. Patronage, as usual. has also
played a part. Patronage. as disturber,
the Presidents always have with them.
ever satisfied the multitude with the
ioaves and fishes at his disposal. The
best distribution on record failed to meet
the emergency. In this matter Mr.. Taft
has had but the usual experience.
According to these latest reports. the
people are coming into a clearer view of
what the President has had to encounter.
and into a better appreciation of what
he has done. They are beginning to ap-
praise him as both courageous and
conservative man, acting a little out of
the ordinary as the rules of the political
game rpn, but in a spirit of frankness
and with display of broad and patriotic
purposes emitting him to their confidence
and support.
II the President is not the strongest
man In his party it is difficult to see
upon what the hope of republican ssc-
cess next year may be based. He is the
party's leader. He has labored to pre-
vent party divisions, and then to heal
them after they have occurred. His mis-
takes have been few, his successes many.
He is highly considered by the world at
large. Praise Of him is pitched in an
exalted key from Ottawa to Toxic.
Europe esteems him as a man of breadth
and sincerity.
In 1892 Gen. Harrison was forced to
fight for denomination. and thus was
weakened In his campaign before the
people. His defeat for reelection proved
to be an appalling national calamity.
Mr.. Tafts denomination by reclamation
would be the best act his party could
perform.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-20
Drain Stagnant Pools.

Beware of the stagnant pool. 1t has
immense facilities for breeding mosaui-
toes, and the power for evil of these pests
mas been pointed out and is being pointed
-out day after day. The news columns of
The Star show that generally the citi-
Gems are on guard against noisome things
and that they are prompt in bringing
such nuisances to the attention of the
health department The main reason for
the existence of the health department is
10 safeguard the public health and any
nuisance or menace TO the public health
or to the health of a neighborhood should
be abated.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-20
An Appeal.

ledge he made a solemn speech.
Wise as 1t could be.
Say he g'ine fob to teach
Folks not to be so free.
Cornerin' dis land SO great,
An runnin' all de works.
An sittin' up O. nights so late
To boss a million clerks
ledge. yoh honor.
Be easy II you kin.
Dey has a heap O. worry,
Even IL dey's full O. sin.
Although dey looms up in command.
I somehow gifts my share;
Has enough fob dinner and
A little bit to spare.
use de forest an de stream,
De sunshine an de shade,
While dem monopolers mus scheme
To keep de taxes paid
ledge. yoh honor.
l hopes you g'inter to be
A little easy on 'em.
Fob deir usefulness to me.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-20
Dainty White Dresses
For Small Children.

6 MONG displays of Infants and Small Childrens
1k1l Garments mothers will find much interest them We
xk the widely representative and
prehensve be found embracing clothes and
accessories every style and kind from the simplest the most
elaborate.
interesting and collection OF wnsome
styles little white frocks that moderately priced one
they much dantnesS and the fabrics
be SO sheer and of such substantial qualities.
We attention the variety OF Inexpensive effects
detailed below and original Ideas intro
designing and the trimmings effective and tastefuy
applied All of them have short sleeves.
feather and
andrb
SI.5o each. SI75 each.
trimmed
$I.oo each. $I-25 EACH
Thrdf
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-20
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-20
Deliberation Necessary.

"Why isn't king crowned as soon
as he goes into Officer" inquired the
guileless American.
MY dear sir" replied the business
like Briton; there must be some little
time for the press agents Of such an
important event to prepare the way for
properly munificent patronage"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-20
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
First Base.

Charley" said young Mrs. Torkins.
didn't you say that man has some
thing to do with first base?"
"One Of the celebrities"
We'll. Charley. dear; you must for
give me for being forgetfuL Does he
sing 1T or play it?"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-20
A Limited Comparison.
hat tenor sings like an angel"

THAT tenor sings like an angel"
"Yes." replied the manager But II
he ever gets admitted to where the an
gels are. he'll have to keep singing so
as to keep st. Peter from getting ac-
quainted with his disposition.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-20

From the ST. Louis Post Dispatch.
The gentle art of advertising will not
perish from the earth when the billboard
nuisance Is abated. Much valuable and
interesting Information can be conveyed
In smaller letters than those that stand
out on the faces OF ugly signs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-20

tyIn order to avoid delays on account OF
personal sb~ence letters TO THE STAR should
not be addressed to any individual connected
with the Office but simply TO THE STAR. or to
the Editorial or Business Department. according
to tenor or purpose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-20

Boston wants its harbor improved. 1t
cannot be that any of those old revolu-
tionary tea chests are still knocking
about, threatening navigation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-20
Weather Up North.

From the Rochester Post Express.
If the month Of May keeps on mingling
snowstorms, hot waves and cold blasts
she ought, in self-respect, to change
places with March.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-20
Results Compared.

The mighty forest, growing bit by bit.
Took centuries to weave its shade
profound.
A man was careless when his pipe he
lit.
And in day had burned it to the
ground.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-20

Toistoi is regarded as a great man by
the japanese. Some of his opinions of the
Russian government doubtless meet with
especial approval.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-20
A Municipal Need

From the Raleigh News and Observer.
And while talking of good roads why
not also consider the pedestrians and
have good sidewalks as we'll?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-20

Complaints of a delayed spring are re-
called as misguided utterances when
warm weather actually sets in.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-20
A Combination.

Are you an optimist or pessimist?"
Both. 1 hope for the best. but 1
don't bet on 1T as a sure thing"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-20

Sir Thomas Upton used to be the
worlds ideal of an undaunted sportsman,
but Count Zeppelin has eclpsed him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-20

photographers may yet be able to ring
in for few fees as experts In assisting
TO interpret the words "unreasonably re-
strictive"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-20

:. Canada IS showing enough coronation
enthusiasm to render any suspicion of a
serious annexation sentiment in that
country impossible.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-20

English seashore resorts will have some
thing to think about IL Queen Mary de-
cides to extend her personal supervision
to bathing costumes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-20

The science of criminology may chari-
tally decide to substitute the word pa
tent or specimen for prisoner
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-20

Nobody pauses TO inquire what the D.
A. R. does during the great number of
weeks that 1t is not in session.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-20

The man who rocks the boat will soon
go into grim competition with the reck-
less aviator.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-20

This country may be the richest in the
world. but no one contends that 1t has
forests to burn.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-20

Perhaps the government can devise a
system of merit cards or medals to dis
tinguish the good trusts