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Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1912-03-07

oliy, cneu Jimmy, you all time per-
posing to play chain-gang and you all
time lose the key"
Lima grew indignant.
"You proposed this yourself, Jimmy
Garner" she said; I'VE never would
have thought Of playing chain-gang
but for you"
1T looks like we can't never do any
thing at ALL" moaned Frances,
"thout grown folks we got to know
bout it,"
yes, and laugh fit to pop theirselfs
open," said her fellow-prisoner. 81
can't never pass by owen Gibbs and
Len Hammer now 'thout they laugh
just like idjets and grin just like pole
cats"
Il amt never hear tell of pole-cat
grinnin'," corrected Billy, "he jes smell
worser n what billy goat do"
ut is Chessy cats that grim" ex-
planned Lima.
Look like folks would get 'em a lot
of pole-cats stead o. chillens always
hafto be wearing assfetty bags round
their makes, 50 5 they can keep off
whooping cough" said Frances.
You can't wear pole-cat roun' yo'
make" grinned Billy.
And Len Hammer all time now ask
ing me-" Jimmy continued, when I'm
going 10 wear Sarah james co'set 70
Sunday school. Grown folks bout the
lunatickest things they is. Amt you
going to unlock this chain, Billy?" he
demanded.
What l got to unlock it with?"
asked Billy
As Jimmy's father was taking the
crestfallen chain-gang to the black
smith shop to have their letters re-
moved, they had to pass by the livery
stable; and Sam Lamb, bent double
with Intoxicating mirth at their predic-
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1912-03-07

Minerva amt been impedent to me TO-
day; she femme do jest bout like 1
please; it sho' is one time you can
make grown folks step lively" He
looked at Jimmy meditatively. TT sho'
is plumb pity you amt OIL chile
like what l is an can't have the
mumps. Don't you come amp closter to
me-" he again warned, you too little
to have EN-"
"I'll give you five pewees if you'll
femme tech 'em SOS l can get EN-"
pleaded the younger boy.
Billy hesitated. "You mighty lit
tie" he began.
"And my stoney," said the other
child eagerly.
"If you was a OF boy" said Billy,
ut wouldn't make no diffunce; l don't
want to make yo' ma mad an Aunt
Minerva say for me to keep way rom
you any how, though 1 didn't make her
no promises"
Jimmy grew angry.
you're the stingiest Peter they is.
William Hill" he cried; won't let no
body tech your old mups. My cousin
in Memphis S got the measles; you
just wait till l git EN-"
Billy eyed him critically.
"If you was oil" he was beginning.
Jimmy thought he saw signs of his
yielding.
And I'll give you my china egg,
too" he quickly proposed.
well, jest one TECH" agreed Billy;
IAN I amt a-goin' to be 'sponsible
neither" and he poked out a swollen
jaw for Jimmy to touch.
Ikey Rosenstein at this moment was
spied by the two little boys as he was
walking jauntily by the gate.
You better keep way f'om here,
Goose-Grease," Jimmy yelled at him;
you better get offN the other side the
street. Billy here IS got the humps
an he lemme tech 'em SOS l can get
'em, SOS my papa and mama II lemme
do just perzactly like 1 want to; but
you're Jew and Jews amt got no
business to have the mumps, so you
better get way. l paid Billy bout a
million dollars worth to lemme tech
his mumps," he said proudly. Get
way; you can't have EN-"
Ikey had promptly stopped at the
gate.
"Whatll you take, Billy, to femme
get emf" he asked, his commercial
spirit at once aroused.
"What'll you gimme?" asked he of
the salable commodity, with an eye to
a bargain.
key pulled out piece of Irvine and
a blue glass bead from his pocket and
offered them to the child with the
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1912-03-07

Llna, nowled Jimmy. Don't you come
in here; me and Billy IS got the mumps
and you-all r. little girls and ought
n to have em. Don't you come near
US; they re ketching."
The two little girls Immediately
opened the gate, crossed the yard, and
stood in front of Billy. They inspected
him with admiration; he bore their
critical survey with affected unconcern
and indifference, as befitted one who
had attained such prominence.
Don't tech EN-" he commanded,
waving them Off as he leaned grace
fully against the fence.
Il teched EN-, boasted the younger
boy. "Whatll you all give us If we
IL let you put your finger on emf"
Il amt a-goin' to charge little girls
nothin" said the gallant Billy, as he
proffered his swollen jowl to each in
turn.
A little darkey riding a big black
horse was gGIloping by; Jimmy hailed
and halted him.
You better so fast he shrieked.
Me ard Billy and Frances and Lina's
got the humps and you amt got no
business to have 'em cause you re
niger, and you better take your horse
to the lib'ry stable cause he might
ketch 'em, too"
The negro boy dismounted and
hitcncd the nurse to the fence Il
gotter little tarrapim-" he began in
sinuatingly.
And thus it came to pass that there
was an epidemic of mumps in the lit
tie town of Covingtcn, and William
Green Hill grew rich in marbles, in
tops, in strings, in toads, in chewing
gum, and in many other things which
comprise the pocket treasures of little
boys.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1912-03-07
CHAPTER XIII.
The Infant Mind Shoots.

The Infant Mind Shoots.
Miss Minerva had bought book for
Billy entitled Stories of Great and
Good Men," which she frequently read
to him for his education and improve
ment. These stories related the prin-
cipal events in the lives of the heroes
but never mentioned any names, al
ways asking at the end, Can you tell
me who this man wasp
Her nephew heard the stories so
often that he had some expression or
incident by which he could identity
each, without paying much attention
while she was reading.
He and his aunt had just settled
themselves on the porch for a reading.
Jimmy was on his own porch cutting
up funny CARERS. and making faces for
The Gther child's amusement
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1912-03-07

"Lemme go over to Jimmy's, Aunt
Minerva" pleaded her nephew, IAN
you can read to me tonight. I'd a
heap ruther not hear you read right
now. 1t II make my belly ache"
Miss Minerva looked at him severe.
ly.
William" she enjoined, don't you
want to be a smart man when you
grow up?"
Yes, M he replied, without much
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1912-03-07

my mama don't care if just bora
lock and chain; so l m going to get
it."
Il IN going to be the perlice of the
gang" said Frances.
"Perlice nothing. You all time talk
ing bout you going to be a perlice,"
scoffed Jimmy. 81 m going to be the
perlice myself"
mo, you are not" interposed Lima,
firmly. Billy and l are the tallest and
We are going to be the guards, and
you and Frances must be the prison
ers."
We'll, l amt going to play 'thout
can be the boss of the niggers. It 3
Sarah James chain and she s my
mamas cook, and I'm going to be what
please"
Il ii tell you what do" was Billy's
suggestion, well take it turn about;
me an Lima II first be the perlice an
y all be the chain-gang, an then we
III be the niggers an y all be the
bosses"
This arrangement was satisfactory,
80 the younger boy climbed the fence
and soon returned with a short chain
and paddock
Billy chained Jimmy and Frances to-
gether by two round, fat ankles and
put the key to the lock in his pocket.
I'VE must decide what crimes they
have committed" said Lima.
Frances done got rested fer shoot
In craps an Jimmy done got rested
fer 'sturbin' public worship" said the
other boss.
Nav, I amt NEITHER" objected the
male member of the chain-gang, 'T
done cut my woman with a razor
cause | see her racking down the
street like proud coon with another
gent, like what Sarah James brother
telled me he done at the picnic"
The children played happily together
for half an hour, Billy and Lima COM
manding, and the prisoners, entering
thoroughly into the spirit Of the game,
according prompt obedience to their
bosses. At last the captives wearied
OF their role and clamored for an ex-
change of parts.
All right" agreed Lima. Get the
key, Billy, and we II be the chain
gang"
Billy put his right hand in his pocket
but found no key there; he tried the
other pocket with the same success;
he felt in his blouse, he looked in his
cap, he jumped up and down, he near
ly shook himself to pieces all without
avail; the key had disappeared as If
by magic.
81 berlieVe y all done los that
key" concluded ne.
Maybe it dropped on the ground"
said Frances.
They searched the yard over, but
the key was not to be found.
well. If that amt lust like you.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1912-03-07

mumps. These received a contemptu-
GUS rejection.
you can do perzactly like you
please when you got the humps" in
simulated Jimmy, who had seemingly
allied himself with Billy as partner
in business; grown folks bound to do
what little boys want EN- to when you
got the mumps."
Ikey increased his bid by the stub
of lead pencil, but 1t was not until he,
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1912-03-07
Copyright, by Reilly 3 nritton Coz
CHAPTER XXI.
Pretenciinn Reality.

''StSHS''iJ nSdlIty'
The chain-gang had been working
In the street not far from Miss Mi
nerva's house, and Lima. Frances, Billy
and Jimmy had hung on her front
fence for an hour, watching them with
eager interest. The negroes were
chained together in pairs, and guard
ed by two, big, burly white men.
Lets us play chain-gang," suggest
ed Jimmy.
Where we goin' to git a chain?"
queried Billy; "t won't be no fun
'thout lock an chain"
II can get the lock and chain off m
Sarah James cabin"
"Yo' mama don't low you to go to
her cabin" said Billy.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1912-03-07
cr.ps Forces Of N.turs.

m.' mastery over the BEAST
Is not aya to his superior strength
The slsnhant can push him over. thu
horse c91 pull more. and the lion cas-
best hiIa naked and bare handed
But he controls the brutes simply be
cause he is wise enough to reach III
and &c, hold of forces in nature NOR
powerful than either the animals q
himself
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1912-03-07

enthusiasm. well. jes- lemme ask
Jimmy to come over here an set on
the other slider you willis you read. He
amt never hear bout them tales, an
l spec he d like to come"
Very we'll" reDlied his battered and
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1912-03-07
amenL, yelled:

/ dHIGHIJ ytIIGU.
"Lordee! Lordee! Y all sho' is de
outlandishest kids 'twixt de Bad Place
an de moon"
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1912-03-07

had parted with MS most cnerIsned
pocket possessions that he was at last
allowed to place gentle finger on the,
protuberant cheek.
Two little girls with their baby-bug-l
giles were seen approaching.
"G way from here. Frances. You and
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1912-09-17
FORFEITURE NOTICE

Elko, Nevada. August %. 10 2.
10 Ed. Rodgers:
You are hereby notified that we
have expended during the year of
1910 and 1911 Four Hundred
dollars in labor improvements upon
the Backbird and South Slope
Fraction lode mining claims,
situated in Lynn Mining District,
Eureka county. Nevada. the loca-
ton certificate of which is found of
record in Book d, Outside Mining
Locations, Page 39l, in the Office
of the County Recorder of Eureka
County. Nevada. in order to hold
said claims under the provisions of
section 22 of the Revised Statutes
of the United States, and the
amendment thereto approved
January 22, 1880, concerning an
nual labor uDon mining claims,
being the amount required to hold
said lodes for the period ending
December 81, 1911. And, if with
in ninety days from the personal
service of this notice. or within
ninety days after the publication
thereof, you fail or refuse to con-
tribute your proportion of such
expenditure as co-owner, which
amounts to 1888 l-3 your in
terest in the claims will become
the property of the subscribers,
your co-owners, who have made the
required expenditure, by the terms
of said section.
John Adams
Ed Stack
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1912-09-17
CLEARED UP THE MYSTERY
Son Enlightens Mother az to Queer
Remarks After Partners Names
on Program.

The young mans mother was
Strengthening up his chifronier and she
picked up one OF his dance programs.
This Is part Of what she read:
l. Two-step. X.
2. Waltz. Miss Brown, pink lady
3. Two-step. Miss vanSant, blue.
4. Walk. x.
8. Two-step. Miss Dusall. red.
olack in hair.
6. Waltz. Miss Dawson, old rose.
Two-step. Miss Barnes, gold
locket.
8. Waltz. Miss Mckay.
8. Two-step. Miss Buchannon.
Son." said the mother that even.
Ing, what are those remarks after
your partners names? Miss Brown
would not be pleased to know she hsd
been called the pink lady"
why, mother. that's all right Lots
OF the fellows mark their programs
like that You see. O fellow can't al
ways remember a girl when he meets
her for the first time, there are so
many Of them. SO, to avoid embar.
rassmentr he notes some distinguish
ing mark Now, Miss Brown wore a
pink dress The x indicates, OF course,
the girl | accompanied to the dance.
Miss Dusall wore red dress, but so
lid others, so to be sure not to waste
ny time hunting her noted that she
'"J black band around her hair. The
girls with whom I am acquainted
now without any descriptive notes.
>. les all right, mother. In that way
We never have to go up to a girl and
''N her II she Is erself."--IndiaDap.
lis News.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1912-09-17
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN

Notice is hereby given that
Edgar Sadler of Diamond Valley,
Eureka County, Nevada, is hereby
appointed and designated sole ex-
elusive agent and representative
for the state Of Nevada of the
interest of the Estate Of Reinhold
Sadler, deceased, in the property
real and personal Of said estate
situated and being in the counties
Of Eureka, Elko and White Pine
Counties, whether such property
be standing on the records of
either said Counties in the lame of
the said deceased or whether it be
included in what is claimed to be
and designated as the Huntington
and Diamond Valley Stock and
Land Company, Ia California; cor
>poration and that said Edgar
Sadler is hereby designated and
appointed as the sole and exclusive
representative of the interest of said
Reinhold Sadler. deceased. and by
him owned and standing upon the
books of said corporation In his
name at the date of his death.
Louise Sadler
Administrators of the Estate OF
Reinhold Sadler, deceased.
Carson City, Nevada. Sept, IS,
1905.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1912-09-17

of Sections 1906 and 1907 Of the
R. 8. U. 8. the following described
land, viz: The SW3 Of the SW3 of
Section SO. Township a.. North,
Range 81 E. Md B. & M. con.
tanning ~ acres in Elko County,
Nevada.
Any and all persons claiming
adversely the lands decribed, or
desiring to object because of the
mineral character of the land, or
for any other reason. to the dispos.
al to applicant, should file their
affidavits of protest in this office :,
on or before the 25th day of Sep
TENDER 1912. .....
Louis j. Cohn,
Register.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1912-09-17
"SUPES" ROSE TO OCCASION
Manager Threw Real Money on Stage
and tho Mob Scene Became at
Once Realistic.

stage money" that commodity
which has been the butt Of jokes for
generations, may soon lose its signifi-
canoe If the example just set by one
manager Is followed generally.
This wise individual Is going to put
on a new play very soon and re-
hearsals are now in progress. There Ia
a mob scene In the play and the hero
at critical moment throws a handful
Of money to the crowd.
When rehearsals first began the
stage manager found much difficulty in
getting the necessary ginger" into the
scene. as the supernumeraries did not
show any great enthusiasm in scram-
bling for the coin. They knew its real
value.
Then a bright ides struck the man.
ager. He knew that as thespians get
no salary while rehearsing they are
sometimes hard up, 30 he decided to
mix some real money with the stage
article that Is thrown to the crowd.
The effect was magical The scram.
BILE is 30 realistic that the manager is
looking forward anAfously to the first
night to see the effect on the audi
ence. But those who read this will
know the real secret Of tho wonderful
acting"
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1912-09-17
METHODS OF INDUCING SLEEP
Relaxation Of tho Mind and Muscles
10 the Principal Thing to Keep
In Mind.

How to get to sleep, when every de.
vice falls and one feels desperate, Is
matter worth solving, especially II
there be simple methods that can be
tried.
A well-known lecturer on hygiene,
whom very sleepless woman con.
suited on the subject of bad nights,
gave her, valuable advice, the efficacy
Of whictO she has proved.
"Stretc. out your limbs to the full
length, with the arms rather close to
the sides OF the body. and straight
down." said he, cor If that Is not com
Portable. In any downward fashion"
Sometimes you may find 1t for the
moment restful to clasp the arms
above the head, but on no account
give way to the habit Of doing so, for
this position drives away the blood
from the heart and sends 1t to the
head, causing uneasy dreams, and
therefore restlessness, and may even
prevent sleep altogether.
Gently close your mouth and
breathe through your nose. This Is
highly important. Then let ali the
muscles Of the face and neck be re-
Taxed, and all muscles Of the body,
too"
Women OF mature age should be as
careful as girls to see that they sleep
with the mouth shut, for this habit
combats q tendency, growing with the
years, to drop or protrude the jaw as
the face is settling to sleep. A closed
mouth and relaxed muscles help to
keep you young looking.
Above all, sleep on your right side.
Wonderful for inducing sleep is a
cup OF hot milk slipped slowly in bed
the very last thing.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1912-09-17
NOTICE OF FORFEITURE

To. P. w Dargin: You are
hereby notified that have expend-
ed during the year 1911 one
hundred dollars in labor and ion
provement upon the Magnolia Lode
Mining Claim situated in Gold
Circle District. County of Elko,
State of Nevada, the location
certificate of WHICH is found Of
record in the Office of the County
Recorder of Elko County in book
IL at page 575 of Mining Notices,
records Of Elko County, Nevada in
order to hold said mining claim
under the provisions of Section
1924 of the Revised Statutes of the
United States, and the amendments
thereto approved January %. 1880,
concerning annual labor upon
mining claims being the amount
required to hold said mining claim
Tor the year mentioned. End II
within ninety 1907 days after the
publication hereof YOU fail or
refuse to contribute your proper
ton of such expenditure as CO.
owner. which amounts to eighteen
do ars and sixty cents your inter-
est in the said claim will become
the property of the subscribed
your co-owner. VINO has mai, the
required expenditure under said
section.
Dated Midas. Nevada, June 8,
1912
w. A. Adams.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1912-09-17
STIRRING OF YOUNG MANHOOD
Father's- Idea Of Teaching Little Son
Lesson Didn't Seem to Turn
Out Just Right.

The little three-year-old son of
proud North side father and mother
became 30 greatly interested in a pho
nograph belonging to one Of the neigh.
bors that he quite forgot to 90 home
at his accustomed bedtime.
TELL you what we'll do" said his
father to his mother, "Well put out
the lights and pretend we've gone to
bed. That will teach Master Bonnie a
lesson"
When the little chap hurried home,
about eight o'clock, he stopped in con.
sternation at the gate on noticing that
the place bore dark and gloomy az.
pect.
He called several times before his
mother, too kind-hearted to keep him
waiting any longer, answered him in
make-believe sleepy tones.
What is it, my child?" asked the
mother.
With trembling voice the youngster
replied:
Mother. will you please tell Benja.
INNS father that his son Is out here
AMI wants to come in?"
Next morning at breakfast the par
en-, who were prepared to hear their
little son excuse his conduct of the
evening before. were astonished to
hear him e.claim:
Papa. don't you think it's time I
was having a night key?"'-Younga
town Telegram.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1912-09-17
Queer Audience Views Comedy.

SuecT HuOIence views Comedy,
A four-act comedy recently given by
the New York School for the Hard OF
Hearing, created a singularIy weiro
Impression amongst those present
who we're not familiar with Iip read.
Ing and the sign language. Words
were used, but they were not meant
to be heard, for the players and most
OF the audience were deaf. Cues and
clever lines alike were read, not
heard. and the lips Of the silent speak.
ers were the media. Even the hand.
clapping, with which some OF the
audience, unfamiliar with the conven.
lions OF the lipo.drama, we're prompt.
ed to express their applause, was dis.
couraged by the knowing ones. who
seemed to manifest their approval by
an airy wave of the hand aloft In
the longer play presented, pity was
taken upon that portion OF tho audi
ence which, though able to hear. was
30 ill-equipped as not to be able to
read the lips of the performers. 30
In Many Slip 'Twixt the Girl and
the Lip" the lines were read ont
loud, even though they we're not
heard by any of the members OF the
cast.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1912-09-17

Only Two Courses Possible.
THOSE who do not welcome you Yu,
what you are, simply tolerate You for
what you haye.-Herbert Kaufman.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1912-09-17
To Law LInolauna.

When laying linoleum first lay pa
pers rather thick In the part to be Gov
cred with the lInoleum. You will find
that II is much warmer and at the
same time saves your linoleum.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1912-09-17
IN The DISTRICT COURT OF
THx fOURTH JUDICIAL
DISTRICT OF TIE STATE
or NEVADA, AND FOR
The COUNTY OF ELKO.

AHh COONIH W E1hO.
II the matter Of the estate Of
Sarah Ann Dove. deceased.
Notice To Creditors.
Notice is hereby given that T.
wellington Dove was duly appoint
ed administrator of the estate
Of Sarah Ann Dove. deceased, on
the 23rd day Of August. AID.
1912. duly qualified as said admin
istrator on the same day. and ever
since has been and now is the
duly appointed and qualified
administrator of said estate.
The creditors and all persons hav-
ing claims against said deceased
are hereby notified to hle them,
with the necessary vouchers. with
the Clerk of said Court. within
forty days after the first publica-
tion of this notice.
7. Wellington Dove
Administrator of the Estate
of Sarah Anna Dove, deceased.
Dated at Elko August %, 1912.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1912-09-17
cromweII's Many NIcknan...

Few men have. been more labeled
with nicknames than Oliver crom.
we'll, many Of them, to say the least,
uncomplimentary ones. which can
scarcely be wondered at when party
Keeling ran 30 high. "Old Noll," "Cop.
per Face" the Brewer" are familiar
Examples.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1912-09-17
City Without skyscrapors.

IL Hamburg the nature of the soil IL
such that no very tall buildings can be
erected, and there are few that have
AS many as ten floors.
DoubIy Blessed.
The mother Of little Helen was ono
Of twins. AS the twin sisters lived
quite a way apart, Helen did not see
her aunt until she was about two
years old. On first seeing her she was
greatly puzzled over the resemblance
Of her mother and aunt, and after look
ing bewilderedly from one to the 9th.
er finally exclaimed, More mamma"
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1912-09-17
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

07223
Carson City Land Office.
July 81, 1912
Notice is hereby given that
Peter s. lndart Of Whiterock,
county Of Elko, State of Nevada
has fled in this Office his applica.
ton to enter under the provisions