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Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1912-02-17
When a Kinu In M.

And there is this curious psyche
logical fact to be remembered: A seri-
Gus Illness or n death advertises the
doctor exactly as a hanging advertises
the barrister who defended the per
son hanged. Suppose, for example, a
royal parsonage gets something wrong
with his throat, or has a pain in his
inside. II doctor effects some
trumpery cure with wet compress
or n peppermint lozenge nobody takes
the least notice of him. But IL he
operates OH the throat and kills the
patient. or eXtirpates an internal or
gan and keeps the whole nation pal
plating for days while the patient
hoyers In pain and fever between life
and death. his fortune is made Ev-
cry rich man who omits to call him in
when the same symptoms appear in
bis household is held not to have done
his utmost duty to the patient The
wonder is that there is a king or
queen left alive in Europe.-G. %.
Shaw, THE Doctors Dilemma"
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1912-02-17
HEARING of Ants.

Naturalists generally appear to have
accepted the opinion that ants are not
able to perceive any sounds that are
audible TO human ears, but there are
those who controvert this opinion
One investigator conducted careful ex.
periments with four species of Ameri.
can ants, from which he deduccd the
conclusion that these species, at least.
were able to perceive sounds, but
whether they did 1t by means of or.
gans Of hearing, or through the sense
of touch being excited by atmospheric
vibrations, he was unable to ascertain
This eXperimenter inclines to the opin
ion that ants do really hear, as some
individuals showed perception Of the
direction of the sound, such as that of
a shrill whistle, and others, which
were not disturbed and violently
shaken in their glass prisons seemed
greatly to be perturbed by shrill
sounds.-Harper's Weekly.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1912-02-17
W. jK,NGTON TEA

Give them a chance for innocent
sport,
Give them a chance for fun,
Better a playground plat than a
court
And Jail when the harm is done!
Give them a chance you stunt
them now.
Tomorrow you'll have to pay
A larger bill for a darker i'll
So give them place to play!
By Dennis A. Mccarthy.
washington Tea " Thursday
evening, February 22nd, at the
grammar school,. Proceeds for
playground fund.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1912-02-17

In the Matter of the Guardian
ship of Myron Pixley, Incompetent.
NOTICE
Estate of Myrnn Pixley, In
competent.
The undersigned will sell at
private sale the property described
as follows:-
Lot No. % and that half Of Lot
No. Two (2) which adjoins said
Lot No One % alorg the. whole
course thereof; all in Block Seven
teen 17) in said Town Of Elko as
shown on the official plat thereof;
said property being thirty-sever
and one half 373 feet in width and
extending from Sixth Street in
Front, back to the alley in the
rear of said premises. Together
with the buildings and improve
ments thereon, and all tenement,
Entertainments and appurtenances
thereto belonging, on or after
the goth day of February a.
D. 1912 and written bids will
be received at the Banking
room of the Henderson Banking
Company of Elko, Nevada, terms
of sale, cash in Gold coin of the
United States for flll amount of
purchase price to be paid at the
Banking rooms of the said Hender-
son Banking Company.
Soionna Pixley,
Guardian of the Person and
Estate of Myron Pixley.
Dated: February 9Th, A. D. 1912.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1912-02-17
Men Favored to Teach Girls.

Arguments as to whether men or
women should be employed to educate
girls are being heard great deal
nowadays. Many women think men
teachers exert greater influence on
girls and make them do moro study
ing. Others contend women teachers
have n more refining influence. II am
tired" said one man, of the con.
slant demand for women as COVER
nesses for girls. I am convinced gov:
ernesses have a narrowing influence
on girls. whereas well-trained men
have a broadening mental influence
It 10 true the majority of studies may
be taught more effectively by men
and that their minds are more log.
zeal. II is true women may have
greater tact, more sympathy than
men, but in the training OF children
the mans mind. being broader, has a
more lasting ce."-pittsbur
Dispatch.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1912-02-17
Don't.

Don't permit the wild demonstra.
tons OF temper. the screaming and
kicking which one sometimes-in fact,
toe often-witnesse I'm the little one
They demUaliZe both parent and
child. They need never be II the very
first demonstration is controlled and
checked. Mothers and fathers. don't
forget that in nine cases out OF ten.
If you have spoiled, disagreed Bile
child to deal with It is your fault
Begin as soon as the babies are born
to train them in the right way. and
they will grow up happy, healthy and
wite.-Exchange
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1912-02-17
Bell Moves q Pillar.

The Church Of st. Nicaise. in the
city Of Rheims, is surrounded with pill
lars. When a certain bell in the tow
er Is rung the top of one OF the pill
lars always sways to the extent Of
seven inches on each side, although
the base is immovable and the stones
are 30 firmly cemented as to seem
like solid piece of masonry. Not
withstanding that each Of the four
bells Is about the same distance from
the trembling pillar, none of the 9TH
ers have the slightest effect upon it
The Argonaut.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1912-02-17
$500 REWARD $500

!. j. c. Harris. sheriff of the
County of Elko, State Of Nevada,
d. hereby offer and guarantee a
reward of Eight Hundred $500 .OO)
Dollars Cor the arrest and con-
victlon of the person nr persons,
who burned or caused to be
burned, the hay stacks and barn
on Ed Carville's ranch in Mound
Valley, Elko County, Nevada,
during the month of August.
1911.
J. c. Harris
Sheriff Of Elko County.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1912-02-17
CHURCH NOTICES

PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
Junior Endeavor, 10 Am.
Led by Miss Jane Oa,ilvie.
Morning text First John, second
chapter, verse one.
Sermon IL A. M.
Bible School 1915 2. M.
Y. P. S. c. E. 6. L. NJ.
Sermon 7. p. M.
Evening text "Thy Kingdom
come
Do not forget the reorg aniza-
ton of the Bndeavol S: citey at six
o'cloc k.
Everybody WIc ONE.
BAPTIST CHURCH
Morning worship at 1900.
Bible School at 1915.
kindergarten at 1890. at
Keyser residence.
Young Peoples Union at 6:15.
Evening worship at r.
Brotherhood meets Monday
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1912-02-17
HOW'S THIS

We offer One Hundred Dollars
Reward for any case of catarrh
that cannot be cured by Hall S
Catarrb Cure. F. j. HENEY &
co. Toledo, o.
We, the undersigned. have
known F. J. Cheney for the last
Is years, and believe him. per-
fectly honorable in all business
transactions, and finanially able
10 carry out any obligations made
by his firm.
Waldings. Kinnsn 4 Marvin,
Wholesale Drug ats, Toledo, o..
Halls .Catarrh Cure is taken
internally, acting directly upon
the blood and muIus surface Of
the system. Testimonials sent
free. Price, Use. per bottle. Sold
by all Druggists.
Take Halls Family Pills for con-
stipation.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1912-02-17
February lN~h0c
MEXICO'S WOES AfR2>3.nsHING

The situati on in Mexico t,Gay il
so grave that it may he necessary
for the United States to intervene
in the internal affairs G.: the
republic. The northern section Of
the country is seGthing with
revolution, the rebels are in pos
session of the lines Of coclmuni-
cation, and President Madero
merely INDUCES in large talk of
his plans for crushing Zapatism.
While the president of Mexico,
himself elevated to his exalted
trust by he clever use of beyonets
and bullets, talks airily of crush
ing the latest revolution, the
United States government finds it
necessary to deploy 100000 troops
along the border to keep semb-
lance of the peace in that section
while other governments, either
more fortunate or less fortunate,
as one may view proXin ity to
Mexico's political Volcano, are
clamoring for their interests and
citizenship to be prote tied.
Those who have followed the
course of countries addicted to
the Intoxicating influer :e of
powder can see orly me outcome,
the Intervention by the United
States in the affairs of Mexico.
This government has been sprfeited
with the paternal poll ", its pro-
tecIorate over Cuba having cost
a pretty penny, bu3 conditions
in Mexico are so into cradle, and
the concern of foreign govern
ments so grave, that, in very self
defense, tn United States may
find it necessary TO assert itself
and teach the MeXicans stead
fastness of purpose, g riotism,
and peaceful progress. After all
these are a, essential in govern
ments as the three Rs which per-
pick the ysuth.
Diaz may have oeen the despot
he was pictured by the self-scekers,
of whom Madero was the head and
Zapata one of his Trusted lieu
tenants, but the fact "emains that
he was a leader ant a ruler of
whom Mexico sorely ft els the need.
Recent developments demonstrate
that it was personal a-Ibiticl that
spurred on Madero and Zapata
ag ainst Diaz rattle, than a desire
to help Mex leo, and it is the same
motive that actUateH Zapata in
directing the present UPRISING
San Fran cisco Post.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1912-02-17
evening at 1880.

evening at 1880.
Mid-week service of study and
praise is held Thursday evening at
7:30.
What Can Society meets Friday
at : p. m at the parsonage.
Ladies' Mission Circle meets
Saturdays at 2:3O p. M, at the
home IF the members.
All public services are held in
Keyser's Chapel.
Wilbert r. Howell, pastor.
CHRISTIAN SCIENCE SOCIETY
Sunday Service IL. A. M.
Subject "Soul."
Wednesday Evening 1880 T. Nj.
Sunday School 1890
Dotta Building Idaho st.
A Free Reading Room at the same
address is open each day from 2 to
a P. M. Sundays and holidays
excepted.
The bible and all Christian
Science literature can be read or
purchased at the Reading Room
All are welcome.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1912-02-17
QueensIand's Sugar Industry.

Queensland IL one Of the great
sugar-producing states Of Australia.
and practically all Of the sugar con-
sumed In the Commonwealth IL raised
and refined in this slate and in tho
northern part Of New South Wales.
The leading feature Of the sugar In
dustry Is the number Of small cane
growers engaged in 1t. who now sup
ply cane to the central mills of which
hey are proprietors.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1912-02-17
INSURANCE ANNUAL STATEMENT
United States Branch.

Atlas Assurance Co., Id. with
which is incorporated the Man
chester Assurance Co. of London
For year ending Dec. 81, 1911.
Capital (deposited)$ 100000 90
Assets. ........ 2,606,363 &c
Liabilities, exclusive
of capital and net
surplus. ........ 1.8OO,192 81
INCOME
Premiums. 49,. 1,712,537 SO
Other sources. 49,. 9O,157 10
Total Income, 1911. 1.8O2,694 48
EXPENDITURES
Losses ......... 1,O29,354 ID
Other expenditures 682,098 81
Total expenditures,
1911 ....... -. 1,711,452 AZ
FIRE INSURANCE BUSINESS.
1911
Risks written. :. .243, 242,278 90
Premiums thereon. 2.456, 348 al
Losses incurred. :. 998,6SO Sc
NEVADA BUSINESS
Risks written. ..... 4S,3OO 90
Premiums received. 881 %
Frank J. Devlin
Branch Manager.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1912-02-17
SIlancn.

The black sheep o. the Warywalk
family had distinguished himself
again. This is the last strawl"
groaned his respectful, brother. I'm
goin' to ave It put in the papers that
I've changed my name from Warywalk
to Wobbleway, cos Of my brothers
disgracin' the name. III ave It print.
ed on 'and.bills an distributed by the
thousand! I'm determined nobody
shall suspect that I'm related to I'm"
Ideas
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1912-02-17
}. c. Harris
Sheriff Of Elko County.
Higher Than NIaoara

Far up Potaro river in British oui.
ana are the Kaieteur falls, among the
most wonderful In the world ana
among the least known. Though dis.
covered forty years ago, tho falls have
oeen visited very seldom by white
men, yet they are Eve times as h,sh
as Niagara
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1912-02-17
Increasing Use Of Aluminium.

Aluminium has become indispenBa-
BILE in the construction OF automobiles,
dirigible balloons and aeroplsnes. One
Of its uses In the textile industry II
the making. in combination with silk.
of a brilliant fabric, which can DO
given any desired color and which
cannot be excelled for making cere-
nonial costumes and theatrical ward
robes
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1912-02-17
Fora NAnnaanr,.

II isn't enough to hit the nail on the
head-there must be some force be-
hind the blow
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1912-07-05
SAFE AND SANE FOURTH
HAS CLEAN POLICE RECORD

Notwithstanding that thousands of
washingtonians yesterday observed the
nations natal day. for the first time
In the history OF the local police de-
partment there were no casualties OF
a serious nature recorded.
For many years Washington has
stood in the foreground as q pioneer
OF the safe and sane Fourth. The po-
lice regulations have become more
stringent each year. much to the dis
tress of the younger generation. and
the firing OF cannons, large cannon
crackers. "salutes," and other noise
making devices has been banned
through the efforts OF Mai. Sylvester
and other weII-wIshers of the public
safety.
At police headquarters last night 1t
was stated that there had never been
in the history OF Washington such an
orderly celebration. given within the
boundary OF the District.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1912-07-05
GALA DAY SPENT BY
CITIZENS OF PETW0RTH

Petworth celebrated the Fourth with
a splendid programme, including fire.
works, picnic, music and athletic
events.
The field sports began at 10 o'clock in
the morning. and lasted until noon.
There was q sack race for boys, a 100
yard dash for men. and obstacle races,
wheelbarrow races, jumping contests, a
tug Of war, and many other novel fea-
lures.
Percy lie Duo was referee; Leroy
Bowd. starter; c. l. Gable, Roger Gar
rett. and r. s. Jones, Judges; Waltee
Collins, Matthew WamAling, and George
Lynch, timers; Carleton Stanton, clerk
OF the course, and Charles Stevenson,
announcer.
An old-time basket picnic was held in
Libby Park from u until o'clock. Lem
onade was furnished free to the pic
nickers.
Later in the evening a concert was
given by Bovello's Orchestra, and patri-
otto exercises were held in the park
from 6:45 TO 7:45 O'Clock.
The invocation was pronounced by
Rev. William A. Haggerty, and Rev. ].
c. Campbell read the Declaration OF In
dependence. Senator Wesley l. Jones Of
Washington gave the grafton. At the
close Of the meeting the audience sang
America" in chorus. The benediction
was given by Rev. Charles z. Buck.
The fireworks display began at $50
O'Clock In the evening in Gran: Circle,
and was probably the finest given in any
Washington suburb. There were tri-
colored Bengal lights, nests OF dragons
bouquet batteries, bombshells, para.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1912-07-05
COMMISSIONERS PRAISE
SAFE AND SANE FOURTH

The Commissioners yesterday made pub
lie q statement with respect to the ad-
vantages OF the safe and sane type of
Independence Day celebration. They point
out that In 1905 under the old-fashioned
celebration there were l0l injuries from
explosives In the city. Since then safe
and sane Fourths have been held, and
not one injury has resulted from the
celebrations.
The National Capital" reads the
COMMISSIONER statement. was among
the first OF the cities of the country TO
prohibit the use Of fireworks, and prob
ably the FIRST TO effect the combination Of
prohibition OF the use Of fireworks and q
public celebration and display. Each
succeeding year has demonstrated the
wisdom Of the safe and sane celebration"
There were 25 deaths from explosives
on July 4. 1903. in a group Of the large
cities OF the country where fireworks
were permitted. As q result of the growth
OF the safe and sane celebration move
ment, last year there were only nifty
seven deaths, and SOS cases Of injury In
comparison with 466 deaths and 5000 cases
OF injuries IN 1903
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1912-07-05
PATRIOTIC SERVICES HELD
AT FORT BUNKER HILL

At Fort Bunker Hill yesterday the
Citizens Associations OF BrookIand and
University Heights combined forces to
celebrate tho Fourth in the olden style
Patriotic speeches and music, original
patriotic poems, elaborate fireworks and
varied athletic programme were the
events OF the day.
At II o'clock there was a baseball
game between two teams OF the Brook.
land Brotherhood. When the salute was
fred at 2:sO, a patriotic concert by the
Naval Gun Factory Band was begun.
At O'Clock, the assembly was called
to order by NJ. NJ. Mclean, president
Of the Brookland Citizens Association
The invocation was by Rev. A. P. Doyle,
rector Of the Apostolic Mission House
c. P. Judge, president OF the University
Heights Citizens Association, delivered
the first address. An address Of well
come was delivered by c. F. Tanslll.
The Declaration Of Independence was
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1912-07-05

read By rev. H. W. o. MIIllngton pas
ter OF tho Brookland Baptist Church
A feature Of the programmes Was Z
poem The Battle Of To-day, written
for the occasion by Miss Sarah Willard
Howe, and recited by her brother, Frank
lin 7. Howe. third.
The principal address was made oy
Representative J. L. Burnett Of Alabama
He spoke OF the vaior Of our fore
fathers, and attributed our great prog
ress to the fact that We have followed
in their foot steps. The meeting wa
closed with the singing OF patriotic airl
and q benediction by Rev. J. Pau
Wright, pastor Of the Brookiand Metho'
dist Church.
The athletic events included races Of
from ATTY yards TO half q mile, potato
race for girls, an obstacle race, and
three-legged race.
The nreworkers began at 8 o'clock In
the evening. and the display included
many novel features.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1912-07-05
OLDEST INHABITANTS HOLD
ANNUAL CELEBRATION

Memories Of Fourth Of July celebra-
tons decades ago, and OF the District
as II used to be. were wildly recalled
in the address OF ninety -five-year- old
Jonathan D. Cathe1 before the AssocIs-
ton Of Oldest Inhabitants at the Yolun-
teer Fire Engine House yesterday. In
q voIcs that is still vigorous he urged
that the association should keep . rec
ord OF contemporary events and publish
II annually.
1T is proper that we should leave
to posterity a record Of what occurred
at the Nations Capital this year. and
every year that we are here" said Mr..
CatheIl The young people do not
think Of It. and so We should" The
veteran, speaking from the wisdom Of
nearly a century OF life. so impressed
his hearers that they unanimously in
dorsed his resolution.
When the old engine house bell, which
used TO alarm the citizens in the days
when fire engines were propelled by
hand, had rung its annual peal, the as
sembly rose and sang in chorus The
Star Spangled Banner" and America"
A patriotic address was made By Con-
gresham William W. Wedemeyer. OF
Michigan. and L. P. Shoemaker read the
Declaration Of Independence.
A picture OF the David Burns cot
tage, said TO be one OF the first build
ings erected in the city. was presented
to the association by A. H. Raglan, J.
I. Keefer, and B. W. Relss acting as
a committee in behalf OF Mrs. Allison
Nailor, whose husband was for years
president OF the association.
William r. Smith Superintendent OF
the National Botanic Garden, who Is
seriously ILL., sent to the association
scrapbook OF historical newspaper
clippings.
The following persons were admitted
into the association: Benjamin G. Pool.
Samuel Cross, John c. Gaghen. VIII B.
Davis, L. c. Rines. William ]. Acker,
Robert L. Middleton, and John B. Lar
ne.
E. NJ Willis, Samuel D. Boss. and DR..
Richard A Neale have filed applications
for membership.
The following officers were reelected:
President-Theodore W. Noyes.
Vice president-Fred L. Moore, An
drew H. Ragan. Jonathan D. Cathen.
Albert Grippe, William R Smith, John
T. CLANCY, Charles S. Bundy. Harry K.
Willard, A. P. FarCon. F. W. Kahlert.
William H. Singleton. Benjamin A. Co.
lonna, Anthony Gaegler.
Recording secretary-John B. Nc
Carthy.
Treasurer-Benjamin W. Sunny.
Financial secretary-John r Mahoney.
Marshal-Andrew W. Kelley.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1912-07-05
B. h. WARNER ENTERTAMs
BURNSIDE POST AT EXERCISE!

The members of Burnside Post. @. A.
R.. were entertained by Mr.. and Mrs. B.
H Warner, at their KsnSinEton home
yesterday.
Besides the veterans and their families
and the surrounding country were pres
ent.
Tho magnificent grounds surrounding
Mr.. Warmers house were beautifully dec
GRATED with flags and other patriotic en-
blems. The morning exercises began at
ll.So and consisted Of informal talks by
some Of the guests, songs, and recita-
tons by Mr.. Edwin Callow. Luncheon
was served at midday. After luncheon
formal exercises took place on the lawn
in front OF Mr.. Warmers residence. Mr..
Warner welcomed the guests, and intro
duced the first speaker. Commands ].
II. Gleeson, of Burnside Post. Barry
Buckley read the Declaration OF indie
pendence. William B. Hartley recited
Our Flag" Mr.. Charles B. Hanford re-
cited brakes American Flag and THE
Star Spangled Banner"
Addresses were made by Gen. Thomas
S. Hopkins, Comptroller Tracewell. Cor
poral Tanner, former Senator Marion
Butler, Rev. DR.. Wharton, and Gen. John
c. Black.
Among those present were:
Gen John @ BLACK. former Senator Butler. Cor
poral Tanner, Gen. Thomas S, Hopkins, Lee Nc
Clung Comptroller Tracewen MAJ c. O L1ehSer.
CAPT Arthur HsBdrcks Capt. L J. HHrtshorn. Goa.
J. ID. SmneT. Commander J. NJ. Gleeson. HoseA d.
MoultOn, A. S. PeThAm. J. G. GreenAEllt, L. Z
Grdley, LsmUel Warner. s L. Stephenson, 7. n.
syford Darwin Weaver. y. J. Young. Mai. H l.
Dean L. 7. FarAbse. John ". Keys W. b. Hart
ley 7. J. Ingram, ". c. Bioford. CaUt. J. W. An
drvFN J. W. BArbe-. P. J. MeehAn. ?. Meredith.
Arthur = Miley. DAniel Rnelly willis Case. c. C.
Lancaster. Rev. Father Rosensteel. Rev. Henry
Runner. Arthur Williams J. W. Townsend. o. }.
Field. G. W. Ashworth, W. 81. Terrell. DT. ElEuns
Joncs. L. @ WitONSEt Frank BirEheld. J. FsnEicE.
CaspAr g. DieksOn, George SprNnsy. b. Il. WArner.
IT,. and MsEErS. R0EdJbIsh, McClukky. De Pue.
Bowie and Cook