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Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1912-03-14
A SPARKS. MYSTERY

For some time there has been
trouble with tile mails and those
that had the handling of affairs
were convicted that there was
something wrong. Yesterday the
mails for the Bank of Sparks for
the date December 18th, January
30th and February 1st were dis
covered in an old tin lard can mid.
way between the sheds in the rear
of the Blood residence and the
Lincoln Park office. There had
been an attempt made at conceal
ment, but discovery was made
through the keen eyes of little
lad.
Master Downey first uneartherd
the mystery when he found in the
vicinity of the lard can a post
office money order payable to the
Bank of Sparks for a small sum.
He took the order to his home and
gave il to his mother. Engineer
Downey notified the bank of the
matter and Cashier Mulcahv took
it up with Postmaster Beemer.
MIR. Beemer had young Downey
escort him to the scene yesterday
and, after looking around dis
covered the three days mail that
the bank had lost. The letters
had all been torn open and the
contents examined but so far as
can lie ascertained there is nothing
missing. The culprit evidently
discovered that cancelled checks
were. valueless to him. The matter
has been placed in the hands of a
postal Inspector and he is now on
the job.-Tribune.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1912-03-14
RETURN TO GAMBLING

A movement is on foot in this
city to attempt to have legitimate
gambling restored.
The plan would have succeeded,
or at least been tried. according
to hints thrown out by local
gamblers, if the messages sent to
the special session of the legisla-
ture had permitted the introduce
tion of certain bills that had been
prepared and for which lobbyists
we're in readiness to clear the
decks for action.
The system now to be employ ed
is the referendum, which by
constitutional amendment 10 now
the right of the voters. 49,.
A number of petitions have been
prepared and will be in circulation
within a few days to have the
matter of the disenactment of the
anti-gambling law referred to the
voters of Nevada at the next
election.
In order to have the matter
appear upon the ballot it will be
necessary to have the signatures
Of 10 per cent of the qualified
voters of the state on the
petitions.
They will be circulated stimuli
taneously in Reno and in a
number of the Nevada towns.
The aggregation back of the move
ment numbers the former game
keepers of the state and their
business associates.-Gazette.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1912-03-14
VICTIM OF AFFRAY
CARRIES BULLET AROUND

c. r. Whistler, who was shot in
the abdomen at National Sunday
morning by Jack Westburg, is
certainly a man of iron nerve and
seemingly bullet proof. He was
brought here in an auto Monday
evening and taken to the county
hospital, but refused to receive
surgical attention and dressed his
own wounds. Also he refused to
remain in bed Yesterday and was
around town all day, using a
crutch as an aid to loeomotion. He
himself located the bulIst, which
entered his abdomen and ranged
donwerd. lodging in the tissues
several inches below the point Of
entrance. Whether or not the
intestinea we're penetrated is yet
to be determined by an operation,
If Webster decides to submit to
one, which is not at all certain.
From what Webster says of the
ARRAY it would seem that he does
not wish Westburg prosecuted.
He says that WestburR shot him
accidentally. Humboldt Star.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1912-03-14
College Girl Suggestion.

Popularity is like some Of the 9th
or good things OF life, the one who
seeks II seldom finds II. However. q
hint Is that II follows respect Col
lege study is more deceptive than
school work The flrst few months
often seem easy. That is why many
girls join the social whiri. When tho
midyears come they pay the penalty.
unless temporary. artificial, fitting
"cramming" comes to their aid.
Therefore, at the very beginning do
the necessary work each day.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1912-03-14
Accomplished In Profanity.

This from Hawaii: "A native
woman called on the attorney general
the other day to complain OF the bad
language used by the child OF a neigh.
Dor in the presence Of her own tots
How old is your neighbours child2
queried the attorney general. About
Six replied the woman. 7 shouldn't
think that a child OF that age could
use much bad language remarked the
attorney general. You ought to hear
him. exclaimed the woman. Why, he
can swear just as good as his father "
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1912-03-14
Elrat usera Of Tobacco.

The tendency now is to rob the
North American indian OF the credit
OF having given to civilization the
boon OF tobacco. Some ascribe its
origin to the Modes and Persians.
others to the Inhabitants OF the Malay
archipelago. and still others TO the
Arabs in general. There appears TO
be an Arabian word sahara" mean
ing to smoke. from which our words
cigar and cigarette may have been dc
rived.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1912-03-14
HumorIno Her.

Lady-Now. cabby. wish you to DO
extremely careful. When you come
to crossing you must wait until the
policeman tells you to go on; and II
the streets are slippery you must
drive very slowly. ~
Cabby-All right, mum; I'll DO very
careful mum. And in case Of q hacci
dent, mum. which 'orspital would you
like to be took tof-Tit-Bits.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1912-03-14
Philosophy OF Health.

This philosophy OF health may be
summed up in three words: Work.
wash and pray" The greatest bless.
Ing that man enjoys-as is realized
is his ability and opportunity TO work
Habits Of personal cleanliness elevate
and civilize man. The firm holding OF
a faith that urges man to pray builds
character and forms habits that lead
him to high places Of thought and en-.
deaver.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1912-03-14
ELECTRIC LIGHTS
FOR HIS PIG Sly.

Electricity, generated by water
power, has SO revolutionized con-
ditions on the farm of E. Burdette
Miner at Oriskany Falls. New
York, that even the pig Sty 10
illuminated by incandescent
burners. Lighting of the pig sty
came after that of the house and
barns and is part of comprehen-
Give electric system developed from
the waterfalls Of a small creek.
This power not only simpilfies
farm work by milking the cows.
grinding the feed. saving wood
and pumping water. but it has
been carried into the home to the
benefit Of that most overworked of
all persons, the farmers wife.
The farmhouse is heated with five
electric radiators, while cooking
and ironing are accomplished in
the same way. Electricity runs a
vacuum cleaner, ventilating fans.
and the sewing machine. There is
even an electric egg heater, and
an electric cream whipper.
What Mr.. Burdette has accom-
plished at Oriskany Falls other
farmers in other parts of the
country are doing or planning
now that the possibilities of water
power, due to recent electrical
progress, are coming to be
realized. Nearly every state in
the Union has latent power, which
can be turned into immense
advantage for both country and
city dwellers.
The pioneer work in converting
water power into electrical power,
and transmitting it over long
distances, was done at Niagara
Falls; and it is in that section of
the country that the benefits of
water power have been most
evident.
The tremendous force of
Niagara Falls never has been and
never will be developed to more
tnan fraction Of it's possibilities,
because most of the water must
continue to flow over the FS lis as
a great Scent" spectacle. But
Canada and the United States, in a
tready' negotiated for the express
purpose of preserving the Falls,
have also provided for industrial
development by permitting a small
portion Of the water to be used
for power. With no danger to the
scenery, the present power produc-
ton at the Falls will easily be
doubled.
The Canndian-American water
ways treaty will go into force il
the United States at the expiration
of the Burton law, temporary
exprdient of congress to regulate
the situation. Since its provision
was to diversion Of water to safe
guard the Falls permanently, the
treaty imposes no restriction as
does the Burton law, upon the
quantity of power that may be
imported into the United States
from the Canadian side.
A large amount Of power for
which there is no market in
Canada may therefore be trans
mitted to the United States.
This, together with the slightly
increased water allowance on tho
American side will make it posi-
BILE to double the present energy
produced at Niagara Falls and to
distribute nearly 100000 horse
power over an area of more than
100, 900 square miles.-Exchange.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1912-03-14
AmuaIno tho ChlIdren.

A good way to amuse the children on
q rainy day is to cut colored pictures
from old magazines. These are pasted
on cardboard squares and the squares
are fastened together by piercing them
with knife and threading them upon q
bright piece of ribbon. Select pic
lures Of all kinds. including plenty Of
animals. birds and flowers.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1912-03-14
The knockor Abroad

When you hear q man start to
boost By saying: Il wouldn't knock
anybody. but" just make up your
mind II amt goin' to be no BOOST
Philadelphia Inquirer.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1912-03-14
Massage Parlors

Room SO, Commercial Hotel
Scalp Treatments, Facial massage
Swedish movements, Electrical treat
ments, Manicuring, Dermatology, Corns
and Bunions treated. Office hours:
9:30 a. m, to p. m.
Mrs. E. Wallace, Elko, New.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1912-03-14

Hayden Henderson received a
dispatch from Mr.. Rutherford this
forenoon saying that Mrs. Ruther-
ford was very low and there was
no hope Of her recovery. This is
sad news to her many friends
here.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1912-03-14
SALMAGUNDI.

opGO6. has moved one door
east of the drugstore, where he
will be glad to see all wanting
work in his line.
WANTED-A good waiter, must
be man who understands the
business. Wages, $25 per month
with board and room free. Inquire
at this office.
For Sale-A lot of fine posts and
several cords of good wood. Will
be delivered in q antilles to suit.
Enquire of George M. Clayton
Elko Nevada.
DR.. C. R. Nugent will address
the Baptist church and friends
tonight in Keyser's Chapel on the
subject "Observtions in City Mis-
sion Work in New York" The
public is cordially invited.
Judge Gerding, Carlin's new
justice Of the peace, gave this office
pleasant cal this afternoon. He
is very pleasant man and if we
mistake not will make an excellen t
officer. We wish him success.
Mr.. George Russell has re-
turned from his California trip.
While away he sized up the political
situation in California and predicts
that Taft will beat Teddy at the
primary election and Clark will
beat Wilson.
Commissioners Willis aid
Creighton met this forenoon and
approved the bond of C. H. A..
= Gerding as justice of the peace of
Carlin. They also issued a
stationary engineers license to
G. L. Powers of Midas.
G. Gold. the tailor, can be
found at the Remnants Company's
store, until his former place of
bushes is rebuilt. He is prepared
to do all work in his line, just as
reasonable as he did before he was
burned out. Give him a show.
On account of tn, many calls,
N. ASCooper. the tailor. has been
persuaded to put in a line Ct
Ladies' Tailoring. The samples
are on display and are of very
excellent design and pattern.
Special attention given to cleaning,
pressing and dying. None but the
latest methods used.
Mrs. E. Wallace wishes to an
nounce to the public that she has
moved her Massasge Parlor to
Room 62 in the Commercial Hotel
where she will be pleased to see all
who need her services. En-
Y terance to office on Idaho ST..
Office open for business on and
after Wednesday. March 13.
According to the article else.
where from the Gazette, the gam
blers of Reno are taking steps to
submit the question Of open
gambling to the people at the next
election. II they succeed lin get
ting the reqired number Of sigma
lures to put the question on the
ballot, they won't know what
struck them when the votes are
counted. No state that has
abolished gambling has ever re-
turned to it and Nevada will prove
no exception to the rule.
1t is reported that the warden
ship of the State Prison was
rendered to Ex-Governor Denver S.
Dickcrson a few days ago, anu it
, is also reported that the ex Cover
ernor absolutely refused to con-
slider the appointment at all. The
matter of Bakers resignation at
the present time seems to be in
the air. 1t is stated that Brodi
gan will agree to asking him to
rQa,oN and vote with Oddie in the
ri 49, pravi ling that he is per.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1912-03-14
MOANA LUNCHEON
WAS AN AID TO
ESCAPED CONVICT

$3.50 A~SAS AoNAoA "ASA OOoAN "a
P rison Directors, as requested by
Governor Oddie it might be proper
at this time to 20 4 little further
in the matter of the right or the
wrong of the request of the COVER
nor.
Let Us give a few moments to
an unpublished story that had to
do with the prison affairs, re-
trenchment, chase of a convict, 4
state auto. a luncheon at Msana
Springs and abuse Of the state
police.
1t will be remembered that on
the mo rning of October 20, 1911,
Baron La Rose, an honor man at
the Prison Road Camp, where he
was holding the responsible posi-
ton of book-keeper and srent his
idle moments in the enjoyment of
the tonsorial art, grew tired of
the states bounty and escaped
from the home and his responsible
duties.
Several hou rs after the man had
departed, the office of the State
police in this city was notified of
the escape and officers Immediately
prepared TO go on the chase.
Warden Baker at the time of
the escape was in Reno with the
prison auto and it was understood
by the state police that he was on
his way to meet them at Frank
town.
Owing to several difficulties in
getting transportation in this city,
the state police called on q private
individual to take them in his auto
to meet Warden Baker.
The party was soon on the road
but Warden Baker was not met
nor was he seen until the officers
had reached the prison camp.
The police had no aparticulars
of the escape and soon were in
consultation with the Warden.
Inspector Cahlan and Sergeant
Stone of the party attempted to
secure some Information that
would give clew as to the way
the man had gone but to no avail
as \ large amount of questioning
failed to bring forth much of
value.
The Warden was asked: What
have you done?" To which he
replied "Oh, 1 sent a man out
west"
While the party was in con-
ference in the little barber shop
office, there came 4 knock at the
dnor and upon the come i'm of
the warden, The door was opened
and a convict gave the following
message. Warden, you are
invited to,a luncheon at Moana, the
lady just drove up and said she
would meet you there" "All
right" replied the Warden.
In few moments Inspector
Cahlan was reNdy to move on with
his parry and tske up the n,
Speaking to Warden Baker, he said
will you take US in?" The
warden replying. mo | cannot 60
into town now as l have some bust
ness to attend to-"
The police officer turned to the
man who had brought the arty
from Carson and said "We4l l guess
it is up to you" Thus was an
outside machine used for three
days at an expense to the state of
$75 as the officers in the chase
went to Truckee and on to PortoIa
in an attempt to head off the es-
capped man.
A lunch at Msana Springs cost
the state SIS. A luncheon at
Moana Springs was of more i'm
portance than the capure of on
esca ped convict. The question
arises was this convict a book
keeper on prison work intended
to be captured, or were the police
& iven false steer?-Carson News.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1912-03-14
HEAVY WAGON PASSED
OVER BOTH LEGS

Ed Morgan, toamster IN the
employ of the government, suffered
serious fracture of the bone of
the right leg, between the knee
and thigh. Monday while driving q
four-horse team near the z. S.
Hartman ranch.
Morgan was headed toward Fal-
Ion with hiR wagon, loaded wi tn
three tons Of government coal for
local project head quarters, and
was walking along side the wagon
when the accident occurred that
may m axe him a cripple for life.
At this moment an auto was pas
sing he looked up, and, failing to
note an obs truction in his path,
fell in such manner that the
rear wheel passed over both legs,
but for some unaccountahle reason
one Of his limbs escaped with only
painful bruises. Morgan WAS
brought to Fallon and attended by
DR.. G. M. Gardner, who set the
broken bone and made him as
comfortable as possible.
He is a workingman without
means, beyond his salary as
teamster. and will probably be
aided by the workers at the dam.
Churchill Standard.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1912-03-14

Mrs. Myron Pixley and Mrs.
George Schoer left for Deeth this
morning.
On February I'd, a stipulation
wa, filed in the clerks office
continuing the Primeaux case
from March 18th to November
18th. The stipulation is signed by
all the attorneys in the case.
District Attorney Dysart re-
ceived a telephone message from
Constable Happier today saying
that cutting scrape took place
or No. 6 last night. From what
we are able to learn, It appears
that = sheep shearer who boar ded
the train at Inlay got into trouble
with the neWsboy and slsshed him
before reaching Carlin. He was
arrested by Constable Happier and
held for examination.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1912-03-14
The Grateful Heart.

Cultivate the thankful spirit. II will
be to thee a perpetual feas:. There
is. or ought to be. with US. no such
thing as small mercies; all are great.
because the least are undeserved. In
deed, a really thankful heart will ex.
tract motive for gratitude from every.
thing, making the most even OF scanty
blessings
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1912-03-14

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The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-10-05
SOME INTERESTING AMERICAN
MURDER STATISTICS,

NcW York, o. d seven oni ot
about rrr3 loo,o"a NoW Yorker
arc murdered, aetordinG to figure
Gathered bA an insuranc" journal
here Tie statistics. covering Il %or'
%, the larerr cities Of the country
show. however, that New York IS Z
very good place compared with other
American communities The rate oI
homi, i,l"s per ioo.ooo population for
some of o,hc other cities is as fol
lows.
Washington. -; chicago, ~ .
san Francisco. lo.i; St Louis, lo.,;
Nashville. Tenn, 80, Savannah
Ga. BIS; Charleston, S. C., -
and Memphis, Tenn, G3.i.
In England and Wales in 1909
with a population of @5,1iG, 600. Tho
percentage of homicidoS was onl}
9S
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-10-05
SERVED HII RIGHT

Therr has hsen another severe
asr "i rrtlly To- animals in thi
Village \ mule belonging te the
livery stable Wa cruelty overload
cd and beaten by olored man last
week We arr clad "a state that the
man was fined g aud costs by the
court and made Ia pay So for DAM
agn To- The mule and was well
thrashrd hy the owner who paid
ami costs FOR the act. with the great
st of pleasure. Now who will start
4 :. i. { \. and have the state laws
which in Florida are very strict
properly enforced. We nominate
lack Marsh for president and prose-
cutting officer All in favor hustle
around and do something bowling
Green Correspondence, Fort Meade
Leader
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-10-05
JllST A COMMON POLK
COUNTY CALF

lispq ~uHnrIu' sold common
Florida .alt Iasr Friday months
'nla. 10 loeal butcher for sl'.l2.
Ir.d mad remaining tn" hide. worth
ahou i3oo Tn" calf had never
been fed - ep, the milk from it
rafber ana common grass Nft"f
t.fra dressed il weighed ~ pound
4td n3d,. ,boicc meat for thc con
-i,.ar BartoW Record
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-10-05
Published in the Best Town the Best of the Best State

for the amendment, Immediately fol
lowing the election. any taxpayer
Ter the purpose of getting he de-
!, ision OF the courts upon the valid
ity of the adoption OF the amend
ment may test the question hl Il
>l,i, 10 ,nioiu either 'he comptrollrr
or the governor from signing th}
warrants for The publication oi 'ha
proposed amendment \ sill ~
Govcrnor t;ilehrist prior To the ci,,
lion can do no more. eNcrpi i H.
should ~ successful 70 WOULD ac-
eempish The further purpose el de-
pri>in. he voters ol Nolina oil the
proposition and lar tha;u from rr-
corning The popular voice which t.i'
aurt9 say is paramount
Il tAe 2o>c,uor desires 10 aitcnpt
" h proceedings, do MOI believe
,he publ, good would ho suh>arNei
you makiua an agreement With
aim ,lla' he sni, should be- a trirnd-
' uit lhi'l you should /" lroa
t4 r4is TIN 'a.ns,l'l rs ~ fls "n-
thnrit> is soyerlpr IL hrina 'hc ~ui'
ni 10 raise an} uber p"a' NoH
may d,-irr
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-10-05
MULBERRY LAD KICKED To
DEATH BY HORSE

one of the saddcst accidents that
cycl. bci"Il Il father mcurred on Mon
day las, ~ noon time at the home OF
Nj. and Mrs f.. r. Holland. when
the soung son, Vernon. aged live,
vas kicked in the head by u hors.,
which Mr. Holland had just turned
loose.
After the animal had been given
It's liberty. Mr. Holland proceed"
10 The house, entirely unmindiul 90
danper for the animal bad mckr.
sho%n any disposition hut thai of
b' i'm" "cnilo As n" was aboni "a
,..t,r. brliotin" fbai Vernon @as
following him. ht heard ti,t ifou
'',. hor.r in ID npt suspicion MA
tt. hor.r AaG srt ts lnot - r..
b.. un'jl Il lti"hlIor who va yi:it.
i,. ~ Tho huin" 81 Mr. Holland
r;lid to iin Stain" THAI Ncrtp..
lad boon Vi E"i IN The head ht Ia.
hnr.. ans that Vernon Trad l,,ilrn
Rea.hin- ao PROSTATE body uf his
son, Mr. Holland II once roaliz"l
taat h.. 9,d.iion WAS serious on.
and called ipr the assistaGcr pi his
pht sieiaH, ahp r. ponded promptly
and performed an Operation, which
Wa aua.a.ifa2 The sknll iad been
fiarture9 ma There wa 10 ip-sibil
iy 81 a..us TIE iiiihr ofe life
Nlalharr. Herald
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-10-05
LAUNCH EXplOOES AND
AND KILLS 3 IN ALABAMA

Gaied.n Ala, Oct Three timber
men wor. kilI.d by explosion OF a
ga6olii. launch near Gunterville on
the Tennessee river The men werr
blown - atoms.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-10-05
LHn nd m.

l.oulou, o. ih Miaa'loh i.
tlc Balkans hi uol nndcraot' aat
,aanas NeWa very mea&er.
:1reethc from In throne - a"
o,rnine Of the extraordinary ses-
sions Of The Srryian and l'ilrarl',h
parliament show ~ cessation -
,"parat ions for war
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-10-05

FIGHTING WITH
N|CARACUANS
KILL FOUR AMERICANS
AND LATTER CAPTURE
TOWN.

N,shiurton. oct. ), Four Amer-
lis wrr, Killed and siN wounded
.trr,aA hen the American lorcrs
fanl, tie Town oi Cohotrpc from tll1
Ni,ara4uan rebels accordlns 10 i
ahlregam received i, Minister "a,
!a. rom Chnuorro, minister .!
rcien Affairs in Niearas,la
the a'lr AVS AlasalA US ,akel
assault NJ Lad huncrrd dead
alG Two hundred Wounded Il The
\lupre;lno took royotrrr. Win four
dyad and SiN w"nndrd tofea sim
ulauoou,ly teol, Earalca "cll'don
ari Mll hi, followers and Vas zap
II "a ,i"la hsau, from NaslNa IL
", ,d ! died later Hrl"-
nH a eaial
N urdst >iair
red an uiti
sa fp No oGraaner
lararea hill
m ,ommaira
ut Will tie
.o,,H 10 .Hr,i 'nor.
Id uaef ". saG,rm
ila.n, hm ~ w ia'
a hyld l aad lAe