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hook as discovered To overcome the ripples in
the water. which interfered with their fishing
the spongers soon learned to make use of oil. and
that extracted from the liver of sharks
found to be the best. Another change in the
method soon followed for man standing upright
in his boat found considerable difficulty in seeing
the bottom with sufficient distinctness. To over
come this obstacle. sponge glass;" or water
telescope" was introduced which merely
ordinary wooden pail with glass instead of
wooden bottom. This device introduced in
1870. and necesstated two men for each boat,
one to propel the boat and the other to search
for and gather up the sponges Later large
sells came into use in the Florida waters and
sponging was often carried on at distance OF 20
to 30 miles from shore. The average size Of
these vessels was about is tons capacity rigged
schooners in the majority of cases, and car
rying crew of from 5 to 13 AS a rule the
proceeds of the sponging trips go into a common
fund.- from which each man receives his share
according to his duties.
When vessel reaches a sponging ground, II
the weather is favorable and the water SUM-
cently clear bar is located by means Of sight
ing with water glass. The crew is sent out
in small boats. two men in each called the "scul-
ler' and the hooker" the duty of the former be-
ing to propel the boat in obedience to the signals
OF the latter and assist in handling the hooks
when necessary. proficient sculler has perfect
command OF the boat. stopping 1t almost on the
instant. Upon the hooker devolves the work of
finding and catching the sponges. He leans over
the side. watching the bottom through his water
glass. the hook with its pole resting conveniently
across the boat where 1t may be seized upon the
instant. The position is trying physically
especially when the sea is choppy. and when the
waves grow rough the work is impossible The
sponge glass or bucket. with its glass bottom be.
low the surface Of the water operates by dispell.
Ing reflection. and to heighten its efficiency the
hooker usually wears a straw hat which cuts of
a large part Of the direct light when his head is
thrust into the mouth of the bucket. BY this
means the bottom may sometimes be seen in
clear water to dertfs Of 80 feet. When a sponge
Is sighted the sculler maneuvers the boat into
position mt word or signal from the hooker: the
latter seizes his hook, resting the pole on his
shoulder. and with his right hand lowers It. II is
then injected into the sponge. more or less dis
tinctly visible through the water glass, which is
held In position with the left hand. In pulling
or tearing the sponge certain degree OF skill
Is required to prevent mutilation. which. Of
course impairs its value in the markets Some
times the formations adhere SO tightly that Il
requires the united efforts Of both men to loosen
them. and In most cases parts of the base of the
sponge are left behind
In deep water-that is. in depths over ss or
40 feet-probably not more than onethird of the
Gilpin observer., 1911-08-31

divers When the small boats
the main ship the sponges are placed on deck and
left there until all the Shiny matter they contain
is drained of. While the sponges dying they
give off a strong odor of ammonia which, after
few days. changes to the more pleasure smell Of
seaweed. The schooner then returns to its base
Of operation and places its catch in pens or
"kraals, generally about 10 feet square and built
of wattled stakes driven in shallow water in the
shelter of some key land. that the flowing
tide washes the sponges as It comes and goes.
This washing process takes about one week. after
which the sponges thoroughly squeezed out
and beaten with sticks until all the living matter
disappears. They then strung in punches
upon pieces Of rope. After drying the sponges
cleansed out quite thoroughly by hand. sorted
according to kinds, arranged in piles to show
them to the best advantage and soaked in water
IN order to swell them to their largest proper
tons. They now ready for market, and this
phase of the industry is a most interesting one.
At appointed times. sponge buyers assemble and.
proceeding from pile to pile bid for each sep
arately, basing their bids on the number of
punches and the size and grade Of the sponges.
After purchasing, the buyers forward the
sponges to their packing and warehouses, which
they maintain at convenient points the coast.
Here they are thoroughly cleansed of the remain
ing dirt, all foreign particles removed and
the irregular and torn parts clipped with
shears. the clippers requiring degree OF skill to
reduce the sponge to regular shape with the
minimum waste After being trimmed the sponges
sorted according to size and quality. and
pressed into bales. which are wrapped in burlap
In Cuba the sponge is found on the north and
south coasts. The most important beds are on
the southern coast in the vicinity Of Batabano be-
tween the mainland and the Isle Of Pines.
While sponges are found In several other Sec
tions OF the Americas the distinction Of furnishing
the greatest variety belongs to Florida and the
West Indies. the more popular grades being
sheep's.wool velvet. yellow. grass. glove reef and
wire. The highest priced sponge is the Turkish
These have brought as high as $50 per pound. but
their production is extremely limited. Next is
varatv
Of its resemblance Notwithstanding that this is
much cheaper grade. It 10 often preferred to the
Turkish sponge as toilet article Then. in order
follow the velvet. yellow. grass and glove sponges
Dr. H. F. Moore. scientific assistant. United
States bureau Of fisheries. who was awarded the
prize of one hundred dollars gold at the Fourth
International Fishery Congress. in 1908 for the
most comprehensive paper sponge fisheries. has
conducted q series Of experiments which have
resulted in the production Of the rootless sponge
The root Of the sponge is the most vulnerable part
and at this point It drst begins to tear A root
less sponge. therefore will far outlast the common
variety.
Gilpin observer., 1911-08-31
Low COLONIsT RATES
via
THE DENVER 4 RIO GRANDE

THE Scenic Line OF the World"
September 18th to October 18th, 1911,
incluslve-e25.OO
From Denver. Colorado Springs, Pu.
Springs. Delta. Grand Junction. Gunni-
son. Montrose and all intermediate
points. Reduced rates are also author.
ICED from other points In Colorado and
rev Mexico to San Francisco. Los An
geles. sacramento. San Diego, Bakers
fleld, Fresno. San Jose. Santa barbara,
Redding. Marysville and all points on
main line Of western Pacific. Southern
Paciflc and San Pedro RVS, and to
Vancouver, Victoria, d. c., and other;
points In same territory.
Stopovers OF five days will be nj.
lowed on the ID. & r. @. r. r. at and
west OF Canon City and at Eiko. Reno.
Las Vegas. Lovelock. Shafter, Whine.
Nnr,Ss-n NfSrn,is at "a al ph pSi,,ts on ths Sros.
o. 8. l. and o. w. r. q N, Pocateiio
and west. and at all points on South
ern Pacific between Portland. ore, and
., Daily Daily lines of Pullman Touris.
Denver & Rio Grande, running throuch
to San Francisco and Los AnTeles witk.
out change.
Electric lighted Tourist s,sepin.
Cars to San Francisco via Salt IIIS
city and Western Pacific Railway.
=, Open.top Observation Cars throueh
the canons: seats free.
For Information regarding train ssr.
vice. reservations. etc, cali on local
Rio Grahde Agent or address Frank a.
Denver. Colo.
Gilpin observer., 1911-08-31
Deaths Due to Dust.

A warning against the dangers OF
dust was issued recently by the Ma
tional Association for the Study and
Prevention Of tuberculosis, in which
It is shown that the percentage Of
deaths caused by tuberculosis in dusty
trades Is more than double that for all
employed men in the registration area
Of the United States. While among
males generally in the registration
area Of the United States 14.5 per
cent. of all deaths are from consump-
ton the mortality among grinders
from this disease is 1872 per cent, and
In hardly any Of the dusty trades is II
below 25 per cent. The percentage OF
deaths from tuberculosis among all
those exposed to metallic dust is 36.s
per cent: to mineral dust. 28.6 per
cent; to vegetable fibre dust. 28.8 per
cent: to mixed animal and other
forms Of dust, 32.1 per cent; to street
dust, 25.5 per cent, and to organic. or
dust coming from the article being
manufactured. 20 per cent.
Gilpin observer., 1911-08-31
HELLO, BILL!
THE DENVER q RIO GRANDE
RAILROAD

"The Scenic Line of the World"
Announces One-Fare Rate Of 1880
from Denver, Colorado SprinEs or Pm
ebio to our.y, Colorado, "'rhe Gem of
the Rockies"
Account State Convention of The
Best People on Earth" September IL.
~. 1911. Tickets on sale September 12,
13 and IA: final return limit, Septem-
ber IS.
A reduced rate of $50. 30 for the Jour
ney "Round the Circle" Comprising q
trip OF 1000 miles of Colorado's grand
12. - and IA. carrying a return limit
Of fifteen days from date OF sale from
Denver. Colorado springs or Pueblo to
Ouray. returning either via Silverton
over the "ouray-ked Mountain Stage
Line" or via Telluride and the Rio
Grande Southern Railroad. thence via
Durango and Alamosa.
For further detailed information. an
ply to city Ticket office, Denver or
Denver Union Depot. Frank A. Wad-
leigh. General Passenger Agent, Dem
yer, Colo.
Gilpin observer., 1911-08-31
HoMEsEEKERS Excu RsioN
RATES TO TEXAS AND NEW
MEXICO POINTS DUR
ING 1911,

On the first and third Tuesdays o:
each month during the entire year
The Colorado and Southern Rail.
way will sell round trip homeseekers'
excursion tickets to great many
points in New Mexico and Texas at
greatly reduced rates. Final limit
25 days allowing liberal stop-over
privileges. For detailed information,
rates, etc, call on your nearest Colo
RADIO and Southern agent or address T.
e. Fisher. General Passenger Agent,
Denver, Colo.
Gilpin observer., 1911-08-31
Stayed Away.

A little boy. says Harper's Maya
zine, noticing the absence for several
days Of the little girl next to him in
school, inquired Of the teacher where
she was.
"She was SICK" replied the teach.
err and the Lord took her away"
"H'm!" said the boy; IT was sick
me-"
Gilpin observer., 1911-08-31
Self-Sacriflcinq.

"She's awfully self-sacrificing."
How do you make that out?"
well, she stayed home from church.
Sunday, to sit up with sick woman"
Huh! She isn't a regular church
goer. don't see anything self-sacri-
ficing in that"
"You don't? But, my dear. she had
new gown and a new hat that had
Just arrived Saturday night"
Gilpin observer., 1911-08-31

is propelled by two steel oars which are
operated through two water-tight joints.
Attached to the forward section of the-keel
is a wheel, upon which the vessel travels
over the level bottom of hard sand upon
which the sponges are found The sponge
graphing apparatus consists of movable
arm which projects from the bow through
a water-tight spherical joint. This is oper-
ated by man inside the hull from view
obtained through the forward window.
Electric lights furnish illumination The
sponges as fast as seized are thrown into
a basket suspended from a forward arm
of the boat.
Thus it will be seen that while both the
diving and hooking methods are in vogue
in the sponging industry Of Florida. the
number of sponges which get the hook"
fully equals the number obtained by the
Gilpin observer., 1911-08-31

Didn't Embrace the Opportunity
well. how are you getting on with
yOuf admirer, Alice?"
"Oh. have given up all hope now.
We got stuck in a lift for three hours
yesterday, and even that didn't make
him ropose."-Fliegende Blaetter.
Gilpin observer., 1911-08-31
Wisd

The Inquisitive Guest-I suppose
you would like to get job in a res
taurant patronized by millionaires.
where you'd get big tips?
The Obsequious Waiter-No. sir;
I'd rather have a job in restaurant
where four-flushers on $12 a week
salaries bring the girls they are try
ing to make hit with.
Gilpin observer., 1911-08-31
Its Decree.

Mrs. Blowit-Are you planning an
expensive gown?'
Mrs. Knowit.-Well, 1t will take at
least five courses and his favorite
dishes to get it.
Gilpin observer., 1911-08-31
What He Needed.

Retired Pork Butchers Wife ito dis
tinguiohed composer who has just
played his newest piece)-Pray accept
this ring in remembrance of this au-
spicious occasion.
Husband (sotto voce to his wife)A
Give him something to get his hair
cut.
Gilpin observer., 1911-08-31
Her Estlmate of aooks.

What books have helped you
most?"
II don't rely on any books. There
are some good bridge whist manuals.
But experience is the best teacher"
Gilpin observer., 1911-08-31

successful.
AS compared with
hooking. the diving
system requires a
much more expens-
i've equipment. Its
pumps. suits. and
gear are all more
silly than the
sponge hooks and
glasses. which con-
stitute the secon-
dary equipment of
the hooker. The ex-
pense Of operation
and cost of mainte-
nance are also heav-
ier, and to meet this
additional cost the
yield per man must
be con S / d e rably
larger.
Another method
of gathering sponges
which has not yet
made its appearance
in American waters
is the sponge-fishing
submarine boat. con-
sidered by many a
practical and useful
craft. This unique
boat has been built
at a French ship
building yard and
sent to the sponge
fishing grounds of
Tunis, where 1t is
now in operation. 1t
Gilpin observer., 1911-08-31
The Pitfalls Of English.

A Chinese student in England sue
ceeded in giving a very brief para
phrase of the phrase, "out OF sight.
out Of mind" He wrote, invisible,
insane"
Gilpin observer., 1911-08-31
A Resulting Ambition

A Resulting Ambition.
"The English are . queer people.
aren't they"
"ln what way?"
II suppose It is a London mans day
dream to become . knight mayor"
Gilpin observer., 1911-08-31

Sponges are known to
the general public al
most solely for their
use In the toilet-one of
their minor applications.
They are vastly more
valuable In the arts. To
the surgeon the sponge
is invaluable, almost. as
a iife-saver in taking up
blood and checking hem
orrhage: while the doc
tor formerly prescribed
burnt sponge for glandu-
lar swellings, nowadays
iodine and bromine,
which are the chemical
and useful constituents,
are used alone. In many
trades they are practic-
ally indispensable, and
despite the efforts and
ingenuity of inventors.
no satisfactory substi-
ture has ever been pro-
duced and 1t Is doubtful
whether one can be
found. The properties
that give a sponge its
value are many; they
are found in combina-
tion in no other natural
or artificial product. and
the perpetuation of the
sponge supply is of no
small moment to civil.
Gilpin observer., 1911-08-31
Proper Behavior.

Mother. Willie. you're eating like a
pig. Why can't you behave proper
ly?"
Willie-"Why, 1 thought this was a
picnic"-Life.
Gilpin observer., 1911-08-31
The Eootist,

Thinks he's in the same class with
Abraham Lincoln, does he?"
Eyes, and confidently expects pro-
notion"
Gilpin observer., 1911-08-31

Many a man who claims to be as
honest as the day IL long wouldn't
want the searchlight turned ON bis
night record.
Gilpin observer., 1911-08-31

The next time you feel that swallowing
sensation gargle Hamlins Wizard Oil i'm.
save you days and perhaps weeks Of mis-.
cry from sore throat.
Gilpin observer., 1911-08-31
Not 90 Much.

''Is he captain Of Industry"
"No-nothing more than q second
Gilpin observer., 1911-08-31
DENVER DIRECTORY !
RnN 1 lnnY Dealer in all kinds of MER-
log mailed free. Cor. 18th q Blake. Denvsr
2AA&4;zaackkx

Can double your salary in six months. Endorsed
by % banks. Write for valuable souvenir and
cataloR free. Denver. Colorado.
Gilpin observer., 1911-08-31
A WONDERFUL CHANGE.

Mrs. r. Grouse, Manchester, Iowa,
says: For two years my back was
weak. Rheumatic pains racked my
lower limbs day and night. The pas
Gilpin observer., 1911-08-31

credit for this wonderful change"
Remember the name-Doan's.
For sale by druggists and general
storekeepers everywhere. Price SOC.
Foster -Milburn Co., Buffalo. N. Y.
Gilpin observer., 1911-08-31

sageS OF the kidney
secretions were an.
noyingly irregular.
When I started using
Doan's Kidney Pills.
these troubles soon
lessened and the dull
backache vanished.
My kidneys now act
normally and I give
Doan's Kidney Pills
Gilpin observer., 1911-08-31
S6e
SPONGE INDUSTRY
in He
MAM.El;pl;@ICAS i; s 4
ByE A. PIERCE NS1'
ByE A. PIERCE

@H HERE do all the sponges
\Nso/ come from? We see
N@ZZ&NM them every day, and
NWNNMdl while everyone knows
Eg2SASSssY that they are products of
the sea, few know how
they are gathered and how limited are the fish
Ing districts where they are caught To most
people familiar only with the sponges of the
shops. the animal as 1t comes from the sea
would be rather unrecognizable. When brought
to the surface they are black and Shiny. The
sponge of the market is merely the skeleton
the supporting framework-which gives
strength and form to the soft gelatinous It's
of the living animal
Gilpin observer., 1911-08-31

hookers have sufficient strength. keenness
of sight, and skill with the pole to work
successfully. In consequence of this and
the fact that only when the water is ex-
ceptionallyclear can the sponges be seen
at all In the greater depths, most of the
hooking is carried on in less than 6 fathoms
Of water.
In 1895 the Mediterranean method of
sponging with diving apparatus was intro
duced into the Florida field 1t was most
Gilpin observer., 1911-08-31

BEAUTIFUL POST CARDS FREE
Send 10 stamp for ave samples Of my very choio-
sss Cold nmbosssd Birthday, Flower and Motto
Post Cards. beautiful oolors and lovslisss dssigna
An P0st Card Club, III Jaakson D.. Topeka, Kansas
Gilpin observer., 1911-08-31

Pitcher Malony-When 1 see q
man trying to steal try to throw
him out.
Officer Doolan-Yez do! Wbin OF
see a mon trying to steal OF run him
In.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1911-07-29
ELKO VOTES FOR
SEWERAGE BONDS

The sewerage bond election
passed off very Quitely yesterday
and ligth vote was polled. In
the fist ward 100 ballots were
cast and in the second 90. The
vote in the first ward stood II for
the bonds, II against and 2 were
rejected because they were i'm
properly marked. The second
ward gave Sd for the bonds, ~
against and 3 were rejected for
improper marking. The total vote
for the bonds was l3l for to 80
against. being majority of % for
the issuance Of the bonds.
While the vote was not as heavy
as it should have been the result
shows that the people arc nearly
unanimous for the sewerage
system. No time should be lost
in getting the WORK underway anC
completing the system. When that
is done. there will be no town in
Nevada. outside Of Reno. that can
offer better inducements to home
seekers than EIko.
According to the estimate made
by County SGrveyo, Frissell, the
completely system for the town
will cost $44,l35 This takes in
practically every street end every
house in town. Now let us all put
our shoulder Ia the wheel and
boost our town. United cffOr,
will n axe it the best little city il
Eastern Nevada. Stop growIin,
and boost.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1911-07-29
WILL Plant BASS
IN THE HUMBCL1

The citizens of Lovelock have
petitioncd the Nevada Fish Com
mission for liberal planting of
black bass in the lower Humboldt
river hut the fish will not be
ready until the middle of Seq
TENDER.
The commission has no ponds
for the propagation of black bass
and ara obliged to depend upon
the generosity Of Hon. Sam
Wheeler Of Washoe county for a
supply of fish for stocking the
streams, from his private ponds.
Mr.. Wheeler has given the COM
mission the privilege of taking the
young fish for tna stocking of the
streams of the state and the Hum
boldt river has already been
provided for.
The attempt will be made this
seas on TO take this variety of fish
and plant them in selected waters
in Clark and Lincoln countless
Sparks Tribune.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1911-07-29
ANDREW WOLF

Judge Morgan has received a
copy of the Stockton Independent
of Tuesday morning containing an
account of the death of Mr..
Andrew Wolf who Tass,d away
last Sunday morning. Mr.. Wolf
was born in Ohio on May 26, 1921
and was over 80 years old. In
l849 he crossed the plains to
California and finally settled at
Stockton, where he lived up to the
time of his death.
Mr.. Wolf was the father of MIS-.
DR.. Meigs and Mrs. w. +. Smith
and the grandfather Of Mrs. C. B.
Henderson. His wife, Mrs.
Amanda Wolf, one daughter Mrs.
DR.. Meigs, and two sons, George
l.. and Franklin survive him.
The funeral was held from tn
family residence last Wednesday
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1911-07-29
SALMAGUNDI

TIE Jarhidge party is scheduled
to leave town tomorrow morning.
2rley Lewis. the Jarbidge
rad builder, came down IN No. 8
this Afternoon.
Whic! is better for Elko: To
have the name of enfor cling The
law or to be known from ocean to
ocean as permitting gambling
games in violation Of law to fleece
unwary tourists and laboriny men.
The light is breaking for better
times for the cnmmon people.
The rule Of the money power is
broken in the senate and the future
is full of premise. Through a coal
ition of democrats and insurgent
republicans the backbone of tariff
greed has been broken. All honor
to LaFollette and his insurgent as
sociates.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1911-07-29
TEAMSTER FOUND
DEAD IN HIS BED

A teamster by the name of Peter
Peterson was found dead in bed at
the WiEIcmucca hotel about l 80
o'clock this afternoon. Deceased
arrived in town yesterday with
the Miller 4 Lux team for a load
of supplies. He was around the
hotel this morning and had his
breakfast about 8 O'Clock. He
seemed to be in his usual health
and did not complain of being i'll
Harry Mum clerk at the hotel,
noticing that Peterson had not
been in to his lunch went to his
room ana there he found the body
cold in death.
Peterson had gone to bed again
after the room had been attended
to this morning and there was TO
evidence that he had made any
struggle, the clothes or the bed
being hardly disturbed.
The deceased was about Cd years
of age and native Of Sweden.
He had worked for Miller & Lux
at Quinn River Crossing for about
nine years and was a steady in
dustrious man.
Coroner J. T. Durn was notified
and a Coroner's jury will inquire
into the cause of Peterson's
death.-Humboldt Star.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1911-07-29
LAMOILLE, NEVADA

Watch the Commercial Tailors
window for Saturday specials.
| have added first class shoe
Repair shop and will appreciate a
liberal share Of your patronage.
Good Work, Best Material, Right
Price. G.. A. Harrington.
Mrs. Ray has opened Hairdrcss-
ing, ShampooinR, Massage and
Msnicuring Parlors at Mrs.
CampbelIs MiIIinary Store. City
prices.
Seymour Jacobs Co. have been
appointed local agents for Singer
Sewing machine and will carry a
stock on hand.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1911-07-29
HISTORIC FIREARMS
ARE SOLD

When Nevada's militia was
mustered out the armory at
Carson City became a storage
place for the equipment and a
portion of it which is metallic has
become rusted, while the moths
and worms have done the best
they could to consume the rest.
Quarermaster Day, the sole re-
naming militiaman in the state,
has begun disr osal of the arm
ament that formerly was borne by
the citizen solidery.
lie has in the armory 200
Springfield rifles of the vintage of
1873, the same number of the
make of 1884 and a whole raft
OF rifles that were manufactured
in 1856 and 1858.
The old-timer- are being dis
pose d Of at fifty cents a piece at
private sale and are being snapped
up as relics. The 1884 guns are
being sold for $l.25 each and the
1873 rifles for S1.OO apiece.
Several dealer, have made offers
to Mr.. Day to take the entire lot
at the retail price, hut without
avail. -Gazette.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1911-07-29

Courthouse, Highschool, and
grammar School, souvenirs at
Wintermantel.s Jewlery Store.
For Rcnt-O One or two rooms
suitable for Offices in harrington
building. Apply to II. s.
Taber.
Real Mining pays better than
anything else. Chance to get IN
on the ground floor. Rich ore.
Mine all paid for. Money needed
for machinery. Write to Box
428, Elko. Nevada.
For Sale "A New Home sewing
machine. Inquire at this office.