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Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1912-04-13
WHEN SILVER WAS TWICE
As VALUABLE As GOLD

In earlv times silver was much
more difficult to obtain than gold
as 1T occurs less commonly in the
metallic form is shown in it's less
general employment for objects Of
use and Attainment. King Menes
who is supposed to have ruled
Egypt in the 38th century B. c.,
fixed the ratio of exchange at two
and one-half of gold to one of
silver and silver remained more
valuable than gold until 1000 B.
c. Early in the development of
Indian and Chinese civilization
silver was adopted as the medium
of exchange, and the extensive
lead-silver mines IF the Shan states
are knUWn to have been worked in
very early times. How early will
doubtless never be known, as the
writing materials of the Chinese
are not we'll adapted to the
preSer alton or ancient records,
and the use of inscriptions upon
stone as method of preserving
records seems never to have
occurred to these ingenious people
until after the destruction of the
books of the period by imperial
command in 2lO B. C.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1912-04-13
SANITARY WAY OF SWEEPING
Various Methods Of Keeping Down tho
Dust When the Vacuum Cleaner
10 Unavailable.

Recently there has been developed
a great improvement in housekeeping
appliances-the vacuum cleaner It Is
not yet perfect. but It contains great
promise This innovation practically
"eats the dirt" sucking It into its
great tube Of throat, and depositing
II in an alright receptacle: which
may be emptied and cleaned out Of
doors II the cleaner Is mechanically
well constructed and susceptible of
easy manipulation, II IL q valuable
household invention.
Whenever these more effective
methods Of removing dirt are, for any
reason. temporarily impossible al
ways remember that moisture makes
dust not only less harmful, but more
manageable The oldfashioned Gus
tom Of sprinkling wet tea leaves over
the carpet before sweeping, was not
done for hygienic reasons, but, to
brighten the. colors. . It was, however.
Internationally sanitary. Newspapers
torn or cut into bits, and thoroughly
wet. answer the same purpose rand
are more easily obtained in the guam.
tity desired In cases Of illness exist
ing In the room to be cleaned. an ex-
cellent practice Is to saturate these
bits Of paper with solution of Platt's
chlorides. Electrozone. or a 20 per
cent carbolic solution. busting may
be accomplished In a sanitary man
ner by using an oily cloth. or. for
some purposes. one moistened with
water is better a.
OIL is becoming more and more one
of the weapons Of the sanitartan BY
It's use the roads in some towns are
kept almost free from the dust nui-
sance. and stagnant and mosquito
breeding pools are prevented from
communicating the atmosphere.--Wom-
ans Home Companion.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1912-04-13
DROPPED DEAD

About q o'clock Friday after
noon, Gabriel Higura dropped
dead at the c'rner of the Engler
company's store. Constable
Oude' kirk happened along a few
moments after Higura fell and
took charge of the body. Coroner
Klatte was summoned and the
remains were taken to the
morgue.
An inquest was held this fore
noon, but nothing was developed
further than stated above. The
verdict of the jury was the
deceased was Gabriel Higura. a
native Of California aged 48 years
and the cause of death was heart
disease.
Higura had been a resident of
Elko about two years and for q
time peddled hot tomales at the
trains. About 500 in. silver
change was found on his person.
This and the remains were turned
over to his sister this morning by
the coroner.
The funeral will take place
sometime tomorrow.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1912-04-13
A SENSATIONAL WAGeR

The National Miner tells the
following good one on an old Elko-
tie:
Harvey McAdams is West
erner true. Like all real sports
men he has always his weather for
the chance that is expressed by
"the turn of the card" He has
had some very curious experiences
along the Western frontier in his
span of sixty-four years. But none
more striking than that in which
he wagered $50 some years ago on
would-be suicides death. The
would-be suicide wagered Nc
Adams $50 that in thirty minutes
he would be dead. McAdams, q
dead game sport, took the bet. Tie
other party took strong dose of
poison and no sooner taken. the
gambling wit of McAdams with
lightning-like alertness caused him
to rush for physician and in seven
minutes had him with stomach
pump at the subject. with the re-
suit that the fellow did not die in
thirty minutes and with the laps
ing of thirty minutes still living
the stakeholder turned the $50
over to McAdams. This illustrates
the real Western sport and is one
eff the very notable sensational
gambling incidents in the ex-
perience of the old-time gambling
era of the West. Later on the
victim of the poison died, but Nc
Adams saw first he would win and
win he did.
Do not overlook tho fact that
McAdams is still at it and. still has
that free, easy, game spirit that
made the West so famous.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1912-04-13

Bridget O'Flahertv had a
Accommodate written for her
fore leaving Ireland to come to
Americs. On her way over II was
lost and so she appealed to Pat
Rafferty, q fellow passenger, and
he wrote the following letter: To
the general public: Bridget
O'Flahetty had good reputation
in ireland but lost it ON the way
over.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1912-04-13
His CHOICE

An old lady was inspe citing the
zoo and, going up to the keeper,
she said:
81 want to ask you which of the
animals in the zoo you consider
the m )st remarkable"
well, Num-" he replied; carter
careful consideration. as you might
ay, five come to the conclusion as
the biscuit goes to the laughing
hyena. ,
"IndeedP said the old lady in
surprise. And why?" @
"Well. Num-" answered the
geological expert, ''he only has a
sleep once a week, he only has a
meal once month, and he only
has drink once a year. So what
he's got to laugh about is a
bloomin' mystery ia mel"
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1912-04-13
Sarcastic Diner.

Ibid you like your dinner?" asked
the waiter.
Like it?" echoed the guest. WHY.
II made me feel like boy again.,
Thank you. sir" smiled the waiter
I'VE aim to please Id every detail.
sir, and II you" yS 81 Ettia
eyes, like boy" continued the ZEN.
thusiastic guest as II he had not no.
ticed the int Eruption Spring lamb
We had ate It And II that was
spring lamb J am still a. boy. You
have cut many wars from my life"
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1912-04-13
HEAVIEST EARTHQUAKE INU. S..

References to the New Madrid
earthquake harks back great many
years. and there are doubtless
many who are not aware that
during 1911 and 1912 the most
severe earthquake in the history of
the United States vas recorded in
the central Mississippi valley. The
catastrophes at San Francisco
and Charleston are famous because
of the loss that they caused and
suffering that followed in their
wake. In severity and extent of
disturbance, however, they are
not to be compared with that
which occurred principally in
southeastern Missouri, northeastern
Arkansas and western Kentucky
and TENNESSEE during the year fol-
lowing December IL, 1911. The
Charleston and San Francisco dis
turbances we're acutely felt because,
they affected the congested popula-
ton and the structures in twv
large cities. The New Madrid
earthquake left no marked I'M
preston on the history of the
country, because although far
more severe and prolonged it oc-
Cured in sparsely settled and at
that ii ne unimportant region. The
destructive period of the San Fran
cisco quake occupied only = few
minutes; that in the lower Missi-
ssippi valley persisted at intervals
for more than a year and held the
few residents in a constant state
of terror or apprehension.
The history Of the New Madrid
earthquake has until recently been
widely scattered in the writings
of many observers who were in or
sutf1 GENTLY close to the region to
record the events. Several authors
haze PUBLISHED brief acc cunts of the
occurrences. In Bulletin 494 of
the United States geological sur
vey a very complete record of the
events distracted from previous
writings, and a discussion of the
effects have been brought togther
by Myron L. Fuller. This bulletin
is of marked interest to the read
ing public but it also has a high
scientific value in that it makes
an important permanent addition
to he readily available earth
quake records and literature.
The .tremors of this earthl uaka
were felt BY people in Canada,
Detroit, New Orleans, Washington
and Boston. the last named place
being ] 100 miles distant. Island
No. 81. in the Mississippi river
near Vicksburg. Miss, disappeared
completely. A large area of lane
near Piney river, Tennessee, sanl
until the tree tops we're on leve
with the surrounding country, anC
alarm was fe't in the cities Of
, Louisville and Cincin1 ati. II
was in the region now known a.
the St. Francis basin, however
: that the most marked effects took
place. In certain parts the lane
; surface was uplifted' and in Other
!! parts there was great subsistence
The latter have since been known
as the Sunk lands" being usually
covered with water and, unless
artificially rained, without agri
cultural value, even though com
posed of the best soil of the
continent. Mining Science.
| TIL, o1;Tor ~ fbo D;oobo D..o.c
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1912-04-13

Postmasters have been author.
lied by the postmaster general to
send undelivered matter, such as
cards, newspapers and other
periodical publications" to munic-
ipal authorities for distribution
among hospitals, asylums and
reformatory institutions. Here
tofore such matters have been
sent to the dcadletter office at
Washington.
Teddy's hat is still in the ring,
but II is in very dilapidated
condition. New York, M cbigan,
Kentucky and Indiana have told
Teddy in very loud tones to 90
away back and sit down. But
then the republicans Of those states
are nothing but lot of molly
coddles.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1912-04-13
The Matter With Them.

What Is the Matter With Our Pub
lie SCHOOL," is the title Of page hr-
ucle in the Sunday issue Of the New
York Times. We submitted It to q
high school boy who shall for the
present be nameless, and this is his
answer: TOO dog-gone many Of them
Amt got nobody that's heavy. enough
to play center Chicago Record-Hsr
aid
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1912-04-13
CHURCH NOTICES
BAPTIST CHURCH

Morning worship at 11:00.
Rev. C.. A. Woody the Gen.
Supt. of the American Bapti list
Home Mission Society, will preach
from the Baptist pulpit Sunday
morning.
Bible School at 1915.
Kindergarten at 1890. at
Keyser residence. 49,.
Evening worship at 7:30'
Brotherhood Monday evening at
7:3O.
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 memi,Sfs.
All public services are held in
Keyser's Chapel.
Wilbert R. Howell, pastor.
CHRISTIAN SCIENCE SOCIETY
Sunday Service IL. A. M.
Subject care Sin, Disease and
Death Real?"
Wednesday Evening 1880 F. M.
Sunday School 1890
Dotta Building Idaho st.
A Free Reading Room at the same
address is open each day from 2 to
4 P. M.
The bible and all Christian
Science literature can be- read or
purchased at the Reading Room
All are welcome.
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
Junior Endeavor, 10 Am.
Led by Miss Jane OgilvIe.
Sermon II A. M.
Theme LESSONS from the Life of
Samson" ia ais iaf
Bible School !l2.15 P. M.
Leader OF Christian Ende avor
Mr.. George Anderson at 6 80.
Sermon 7. P. M.
Theme "1he Summons Of
Noses"
ST PAULS CHURCH
Sunday School 9:45 A. M.
Morning Prayer and Sermon al
IL A. M.
Evening Prayer and Sermon a
1880 P. M.
Friday Ljtany 1880 o. m.
|. Ernest H. Price
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1912-04-13
A Cake Hint.

u after cake has been baked Il
persists in sticking to the bottom of
the pan. turn the pan upside down
and press close to II very wet cloth
This will bring the cake out quickly.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1912-04-13
One.

Migglesworth-Well. see you're
back again Catch any nBh7
Kuykendall (glaring at him) ~ went
up north this time. you measly chump,
to gel q wife
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1912-04-13
SALMAGUNDI
C. H. Hale. the Pine valley
rarchcr, is in town.

April 14th
Thomas Griffin, the solid man of
Carin, shook hands with his Elko
friends today.
A prospector with three pack
horses heavily loaded struck out
for the north this afternoon.
HJpe he'll strike i: rich.
Mrs. Merritt, formerly Miss
= Lola SHETLAND, arrived last night
from the west on visit to her
Elko friends and relatives,
Mrs. Barbara Loorz, state presi-
dent of the Rebekahs, visited Ivy
Lodge Thursday night and was
royalty entertained by the Sisters.
She will leave in the morning to
visit her Ely Sisters. She is on an
official tour of the state.
The weather clerk seems to be
trying very hard to bring about
better weather, but so far the
effort has not met with much
success. For a time today the sun
shone, but for the most part his
rays cid net get through the
clouds.
DR.. Alexander left iowa list
night and will be gone several
weeks. Rumor has it that when
he-fcturns Mro. Alexander will
accompany him. The ceremony is
scheduled to take place at the
residence of Controller Eggers in
Carson. May prosperity and
happiness be their portion.
1t is e,timated that thirty
thousand dollar will be taken out
OF Carson Valley this. summer by
residents of that section going TO
Europe on pleasure ami .ieh-
seeing trips. From twenty-five to
thirty people will make the trip
this summer. When YOU want a
life of Ease and pleasure it is up to
you to get farm in Carson
Valley. News.
Tfne fight now vtilg on in the
republican ranks h;dj fair to be
more bitter than any that has
occurred in thu democratic party
for several years. AS it grows in
bitterness, the ia tinns are driven
further and further apart with no
possibility of their uniting ut The
: polls. For this slate of affairs.
he majority of the people are
thankful.
George o. McNees, one of
Reno's best citizens and Grand
Master Of the Independent Order
Of Odd Fellows Of Nevada, arrived
this morning and |'ll visit Elko
Lodge Officially tonight. After
the meeting, he will he enter
toined at a banquet at the Com
mercial Hotel. All Odd Fellows
in good standing are requested
to be present. He will leave in
The morning for Ely to visit the
lodge at that place.
Principal Houdyshel phoned in
from the Fourth Ward srhool this
afternoon that today just before
the last bell had rang for the
afternoon session a heavy blast
from sumo source was shot off and
that a large rock fell with great
force on the front steps, Of the
school, making a large dent in tie
step. He also states that q
number of the children were
struck by the flying pieces, but
fortunately no onc was injured. II
is lucky that no child happened to
he under the piece that struck the
step. : Virginia Chronicle,
Bridget O'Flahertv had a
Accommodate written for her
fore leaving Ireland to come to
Anerics. On her way over II was
lost and SO she appealed to Pat
Rafferty, a fellow passenger, and
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1912-04-13

The editor of the Phoebe Record
who has had a tough old expert
ence wi h smallpox, says in a
sarcastic vein: ''If you become a
victim of smallpox in Pioehe-
what? Yes that is the question.
1t you have some kind friend who
takes an interest in you, someone
who will timidly approach within
speaking distance of the yellow
flag to asceT tain If the inmates of
the quarantined home are in need
of medicines or food. doubtless you
will get along all right. In due
time. you will recover. the house
where you have been confined will
be fumigated, you will take ali
anticeptic hath, fit yourself out
with clothes that have been soaked
in formaldehyde and you then will
be ready to step forth into the
werld immune"
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1912-04-13

Recipe for Happier World.
II people thought less about their
own digestlons and more about the
welfare OF other people It would be q
healthier and happier world
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1912-02-17
In Arizona,

Here's the limit. In Arizona,
Nature spent hundreds of years in
raising giant cacti on bare plains.
Then along came telegraph and
telephone company, and instead
of setting poles, simply nails
cross arms to the cacti to carry
the wires. H..
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1912-02-17

Colorado farmer believes in
progressive" farming as we'll as
progressive politics. As time was
short, he rugged up a series Of
electric lights over his field and
continued seeding his land with
winter wheat "after the sun went
down"
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1912-02-17


4" LETTERS FROM MOTHER
*XIvshe Counsels Elimination of Foolish Superstition
My Dear Daughter very sorry have allowed your
superstition spoil pleasure the beautiful lace that
your friend YOU Yes know that rarely finds person
without slight vein of superstition.
remember when coming friend told me that
by possibility should allow look yourself
until three months old and prophesed that if did
would live year. Another friend who with at the
time took occasion laugh the idea fooshnesS which,
of and she preached little the silly habit
of belief signs and porten So ehmen she that the friend
who had told of the dread of the mirror theeonhs
old child became quite indignant.
81 consider superstition mark of the uncuured and
has right entail her unborn child by listening
these old wives tales said my friend 81 haven't
superstition she declared and then afterhought
marked but do you know would funeral Of course,
laughed this and equanmiy restored Seriously my
child believe that should always foolish
Every human being thought of God says PeStaloz and
may the fact purchased before baby
confess however that it with fear and trembling
held the mirror your little face during the first week of your
life You still alive my DEAR and your baby will
its dainty cap until it outgrows it.
Another foolish superstition that the babys finger nails
should be have mothers bite them off, but
dear going do of these silly things for the
brave, sensible daughter of your proud MOTHER.
Here's the limit In Arizona Colorado farmer believes in
Nature spent hundreds of farming we'll
The Ketchikan miner., 1912-08-23
Notice of Stockholders Meeting

We, the undersigned, consti- Ituting the Board of Directors of the "Hidden Inlet Canning Comany," corporation organ ized under the laws of the Dis, trict of Alaska, do hereby call a meeting of the stockholders Iof said corporation, to be held at the office of said corporation in the Town of Ketchikan in said District of Alaska, on Mon- day, the 9th day of September, 1912 at 3 o'clock, p. m. of said day. That the object of said meeting is to amend Article Three" of the Articles of 1ncor- poration of said Company by in creasing the amount of the cap- ital stock of said company from Fifty Thousand Dollars to One Hundred Thousand Dollars, di- vided into one thousand shares of one hundred dollars each, par value. And to amend Ar lticle Four" of said Articles of Incorporation by providing that the highest amount of indebt- edness or liability which the corporation shall at any time be subject shall be the sum of One Hundred Thousand Dollars.
 And to increase the capital Stock of said Corporation from fifty thousand dollars to one hundred thousand dollars. And for such other business as may l legally come before it.
 Dated this 11th day of July, 1912.
 VIM. A. CONNELL,
 F. s. BURKHART,
 F. J. COMEAU,
 Board of Directors.
The Ketchikan miner., 1912-08-23
COMES FROM FAR
 AWAY CHILL

Manuel Diez was surprised this week to receive a visit from nephew David Vasquez, he had not seen for more than thirty years. Mr. Nasquez who is soap manufacturer and meat crier in his home country, re- ports having had a pleasant trip, although long one. On the way he had to travel on no less than five different steam ship lines and pass through five countries including Alaska.
The Ketchikan miner., 1912-08-23

Seattle, August 23-Secre- tary Philander Knox and party arrived in this city yesterday on the way to attend the funeral of the late Japanese emporer, and will sail today on the cruis- CT Maryland. When asked for his opinion on the political sit uation in the States he stated that he had nothing to say, not being in politics.
The Ketchikan miner., 1912-08-23

Washington, August 23-Ef- forts are being made in both the lower house and the Senate to get everything cleaned up so that adjournment may be made tomorrow, Saturday night at midnight. There is every prob abiliay that the clock will have 10 be stopped to enable busl- ness to be cleared up without breaking the Sabbath.
The Ketchikan miner., 1912-08-23
NEW MILLINER STORE

Mrs. D. Johns has rented the storeroom between the Ketchi- kan Tailor Shop and Haack"s drug store and will put in a millinery furnishing stock. Mrs. Johns expects to be ready for business during the coming week, as she expects her stock to be here before that time.
The Ketchikan miner., 1912-08-23

There is a fine show at the Gross Picture Show tonight so don't miss it.
The Ketchikan miner., 1912-08-23

For SaIe-Four room house nd lot 90 X 46 near Pittinger Tome $oOO.OO Inquire of John AcalinOvich.
The Ketchikan miner., 1912-08-23

These prices are for cash on- ly, and no orders taken for de- livery after 5 p. m. Get Our Prices Before Buying
 - -f Knives Sharpened-Joe Watts.
The Ketchikan miner., 1912-08-23
FRYE-BRUHN SPECIALS
 ALL WEEK
Call and get our prices before buying. We can SAVE
 YOU MONEY

Leg of Mutton .................. 20c. Loin Mutton Chops ............ 20c. Beef Pot Roast ... ............... 15c. Prime Rib Roast .................... 1Sc. Sausage 15c
 Mutton Stew .......-............... 1912 Round Steak ....................... 19c. Pork Chops .......... 22c.
The Ketchikan miner., 1912-08-23

Ice Cream with crushed fruit at Hacks Drug Store.
The Ketchikan miner., 1912-08-23

Carnival Week, Oct. ..2-3-4-5
The Ketchikan miner., 1912-08-23

Job printing at The 1Iiner.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-01-15
l3AffiE. ANTCDOTES
BY BILLY EVANS

The scout has played leading in basebal Ten
OF the diamond plays role winning
the ability
the unnitated, the position
months, with nothing a
denly develops into it is almost certain
question will
Quire much travelling. the job is looks
Many day picked the
scouts and nodded into the great players they
related their dealings
The mention that big league scout in town the
price ball The
notch price, while the
by getting the player cheaply possible
well big tells
unexpectedly by the
watched him his ability
He did slightest
which player he after.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-01-15
Many Players
Refuse to Sign

PORTLAND, Ore, Jan. 10
President Dugdale of the Seattle
club in the Northwestern league,
seemingly is having trouble with
players this season, according to
information received at the
leagues headquarters here.
Pitcher Fullerton says he is
through with baseball and has re-
turned his contract unsigned.
Pitcher Jim Wigs has objections
to playing in the North and may
be traded to some Southern
league team. Then to top matters
off it is reported that Catcher
Danny Shea. one of Seattle's
mainstays, declares that he, like
Fullerton, is through with the
game.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-01-15
Johnson Bucks At
Flynn-Palzer Match

(By United Press Leased Wfre.)
CHICAGO, Jan. 15.-Because
Champion Jack Johnson objects
to Jim Flynn battling with AL
Palzer unless he gets a slice of
the money, there Is a possibility
today of the Johnson-Flynn
match being called off. The ne
gro alleged that he had verbal
agreement with Jack Curley.
Flynn's manager, in which Meth
or he nor Flynn was to fight be
fore the July battle without OBJ
tanning the consent of either.
Johnson declared that he would