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Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1912-04-19
MR. JAMES CLARK

pASh0CS "a luC aCAhC NOdSt Auu
one of Elko county's most
respected citizens. passed from 4
peaceful sleep into the sleep
eternal. He had been confined to
the house for week or so and to
his bed for several days. While
the end was not unexpected, yet
when it became known that he
had passed away there was a
universal expression of sorrow
from our citizens. He had no
particular disease and his death
was due to old age. =.
From letter enclosed in an
envelope addressed to the writer,
We take. the following brief
history. 1t was dictated by the
deceased: d.r.
81 was born October II, 1926.
two miles north of Greenville,
Pennsylvania. On December II,
1851 in company with A. Sheakley
and Jake Rittenbanner and his
sister, Mrs Woodwork, / struck
out for the gold fields of Cali
fornia by way of the Isthmus,
going up the Chagres river rs
miles in skiffs loaded with 900
passengers. and propelled by
natives to Gorgona; thence by mule
train % miles to Panama and
landing in San Francisco on the
4th day Of March 1852. On the
9th day Of March, l arrived in
Sacramento, just in time for the
spring flood, the water being from
four to five feet all over the city.
After living in the second story
of hotel for 80 days. l struck out
fer lone valley, where l followed
ranching until September 1862;
then l came to the Little Truckee
Meadows, 20 miles east of Reno,
where l followed ranching and
keeping stage station until 1873,
coming from there "a Elko. l
arrived here ON February %, 1874,
and now find only three or fur
men in Elko that were here when
came. and only one man older than
myself, Judge Morgan.
q While l was crossing the Sierra
Nevadas on the 9th of September
1862. the first drought telegram
from the sea" of war passed
over the mountains. We used to
have an election precinct at Little
Meadows. but what is now known
as Clark's, where there were nine
votes cast every one for Abraham
Lincoln For several years after l
reached California, it took thir-
teen weeks for me to send letter
back home and get an answer" e.
The history Vt Mr.. Clark's life
in Elko county was an open bo ok.
For many years he conducted the
old Depot Hotel and the Railroad
House at Humboldt. After a few
years at the latter place, he re-
turned to Elko and made this his
home. His honesty and integrity
were known by all men. They
won him the confidence of tn e
people and they elected him county
treasurer. He quit this office
with his record untarnished. In
1893, he was elected county COM
missioner for the long term. He
was a candidate for short term
commissionershlp in 1907 but was
defeated. In 1904, he was again
elected county com missioner. In
his dealingi, rs an official or as a
private citizen James Clark was
absolutely honest.
Advancing age united hi m for
active duties during the later
years of his life, but his energy
and desire to do never abated.
For several years, he took care of
the old courthouse, but his
strength was not equal to the work
Of caring for the new building
and he vas given the position of
gardener. This position he held
when his tired spirit left its worn
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1912-04-19
DIED

Clark-In Elko, Nevada, April
10, 1912, Mr.. James Clark. q
native of Pennsylvania, aged 85
years, 6 months and 2 days.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1912-04-19

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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-06-08
HONOR HIS NAME.
of Columbus Gather
From Far and Near
For dwelling of Memorial to
Patron of the Order.

Washington June S.-The United
States is paying homage today to the
discoverer of America by the unveil-
ing of a magnificent memorial fountain
Columbus, the humble Genoese naviga-
tor who opened the portals of this hem
isphere to civilization, Christianity AMI
liberty.
Standing at the very gates of the
nations capital, the memorial seemed a
gigantic magnet drawing a representa-
tive thrOng from every corner OF Amer
ica One hundred thousand visitors
crowded within the city, according tic
the estimates of the committee cor
Quoting the ceremonies. Half of that
number are members of knights OF Col
umbus gathered from near and far to
give tribute to the patron of their or
der. The enthusiasm in Washington
today is rivalled only by the Inaugural
ton of a president. Imposing unveii-
ing exercised were planned for this al
ternoon. President Taft is to speak his
praises. In recognition of the allegi-
ance of Columbus to the king of Italy
the Marquis Cusani Confalonieri, the
Italian ambassador at washington was
invited to unveil the memorial by re-
leasing two huge American flags whose
folds cling to the granite shaft and
marble statue of Columbus surmount-
ing the fountain.
Mammoth Parade.
A mammoth pageant had been PLAN
ned to accompany the unwilling cere-
monies. simultaneously with The be-
ginning of the exercises the parade
formed in front of the White House,
moved along Pennsylvania avenue and
passed the union station before which
the memorial is erected. Massed about
President Taft on the stands surround
ing the memorial were members of
cabinet and congress, justices of the
supreme court of the United States
and practically the entire diplomatic
corps.
Monseignore Thomas A. Shahan, rec
tor of the Catholic university. was Sc
lected to open the ceremonies with an
invocation; Justice Victor ]. Bowling
of the supreme court of New York to
deliver the initial grafton, reciting the
encomiumS of the ages upon Amerl-
cas- discoverer, and james T. Nc
CIeary of the Columbus memorial
commission followed with a eulogy,
lust before the Italian ambassador
with few words of tribute to his il
Iustrious countryman, revealed the
monument to the view of the world.
Immediately the pile # granite and
marble is uncovered, the plans call for
a national salute of II guns to Chris
tcpher Columbus, whose statute with
the mien of the dreamer that he was,
gazes in the direction of the U. S. CAPT
toll. Wreaths from the president of the
United States and the Knights of Co
lumbus were ready to be laid about the
stone figure.
Following the nations tribute, spoken
b. President Taft, the program was TO
close with the simple apostolic bene-
diction of the Methodist Episcopal
church, pronounced by Bishop Wilbur
E. Thirkield, president oc Howard uni
versity. 1t was planned to have the
parade under command of General r.
K. Evans, U. S. A, as grand marshal,
pass in review of President Taft, and
James A. Flaherty, supreme knight Of
the Knights of Columbus.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-06-08
CUT CAKE WITH SWORD
Washington's Blade Used by Bride, as
Father Directs.

Philadelphia, June 8.-"When you
wed, Edna, cut your wedding cake with
the sword of the father of your coun
try It will bring you luck and for
tune Treasure this blade with which
Washington helped to win our indie
pendence."
These were the deathbed instructions
of John La Bree to his daughter. just
before he died four years ago. She
carried them out to the letter yestet-
day when she married Harold A. Smith.
The sword descended to the brides
father from his ancestor John Hew-
ston, a manufacturer of printing calico
in Philadelphia in colonial days, and
a warm supporter of freedoms cause
when the revolutionary war opened. He
became an ardent admirer and firm
friend of General Washington.
In appreciation of Hewston's loyalty,
washington gave the sword to his
friend. Since then it has been handed
down. The blade of the sword is 1s
inches long and the handle of flutod
ivory, encircled by a band of silver.
On the band can be traced the out
lines of a cross and anchor.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-06-08
BUSINESS IS BRISK.
Improvement Seen in Railroad Earn
ings and Iron Production.

New York, June 8.-R. G. Dunn &
Co.'s Weekly Review of Trade says:
The Quickened movement of trade
is clearly revealed by the statistics of
bank clearings, railroad earnings and
pig iron production. On the other
hand, in number of defaults and
amount of liabilities, the May record
of commercial failures while better as
this year, was unfavorable as COM
pared with corresponding months in
most of the preceding years. The
advices from the iron and steel trade
constitute the most encouraging feat
ure of the Industrial situation. I'm
doubtedly business sentiment and
business enterprises are still held in
check by solicitude regarding the
growing crops and the pending econo-
mic controversies, but they are not
standing idle by any means, but
cheered by the extraordinary expan-
sion in the iron and steel trade, the
advance in copper and the improve
ment in the condition of the textile
industries, they plainly display a de-
sire to forge ahead rapidly.
The primary markets for dry goods
jobbers and retailers are fairly active.
Cotton goods at first hands are rather
dull but large shipments were made on
old orders. Fine cloths are quiet and
dress ginghams dull but others in fair
demand; duck holds steady and col
ored goods are firm. The cotton yarn
markets are quiet and prices easier.
Trade in seasonable footwear con-
tinues to improve and many new or
ders are booked but fall and winter
contracts are backward, owing chief
ly to the question of price and some
manufacturers lack new business.
Bank Clearings.
Bradstreet's bank cIearings report Tor
the week ending June shows an aggre-
gate of So $50 526 co., against 81, no. 510, 600
last week and 1888, 100000 in the CORE
spending week last year. The following
ic LIST Of he cifies.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-06-08
BANKS FIGHT COIN.
Proposed Three Cent Piece Causes a
Storm of Protest.

raised a storm of protest to congress
and. the treasury department against
the proposed coinage of three cent and
one-half cent pieces. The new coins,
it is commended, would revolutionize
commercial mechanical devices. Cash
drawers and registers, adding ma
chimes and counting machines would
have to be changed and it would be
necessary to rule another column on
piece.
The treasury department has aban-
doned the idea of a fantastic half
cent piece with scalloped edge, in
case congress should order the new
coins. Financial institutions protest
ed that the coin should have an
even diameter. The three cent piece,
however, would have a hole in the
center, if the coin is authorized.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-06-08
WILL BUILD SCHOOLS.
Plans for Quinton Heights and Potwin
Approved.

John F. Stanton will be the official
architect for the rebuilding of the Pot
win school building at an approximate
cost Of $4,000, and the firm of Will
hanson & Glib will complete the
plans for the erection of a four room
building at Quinton Heights. At least
this was the decision of six mem berS
of the board of education at a meet
ing held Friday evening to consider
the plans submitted by six architects.
AS there was not a quorum of the
board present action of the six will
be approved at meeting of the board
next Wednesday night.
Rather a peculiar question was dis
cussed at length by those present, and
even the lawyers of the board did not
solve it. The question was whether
the meeting was an adjourned session
of last Monday evenings meeting, or
whether it was that the board took a
recess Monday night until Friday
night. If the interim was a recess,
those present contended, the action
taken Friday night was legal, but if
journed one, the action was not legal
because there was not a quorum who
answered to roll call.
A committee of five Potwinites was
present at the meeting to plead with
the board to erect an entirely new
building which would provide for the
demands of the future. While the
board members listened to the
speeches made with attention, they
were not sufficiently. convinced by the
evidence that their plan of simply re-
building the condemned portion of
the building is not the wise one.
The plans submitted by Architect
John F. Stanton provide for the re-
building of the old portion of the Pot
win building to conform to the new
section of the structure. The dinen-
sions of the wing will be sufficiently
large to allow for one extra room. Mr..
Stanton will make minor changes in the
plans according to the instruction of
the board.
The plans submitted by Williamson
& Glib for. the Quinton Heights build
ing provide for a brick structure 3fx62
feet in size, and containing four rooms
about 23x30 feet in dimensions.
other architects who submitted plans
were j. c. Holland & Son, L. M. Wood.
Frank Squires, and N. P. Nielsen.
The improvements will be paid for out
of money from the next tax levy.
At the meeting of the board next
Wednesday night the details of the ad-
dition to the Potwin building and the
new structure at Quinton Heights will
be discussed.
Members of the board present at the
meeting Friday night were L. NJ. Pen
well, w. E. Atchison, Mrs. c. G. EvaIs,
T. F. Carver and P. w. Griggs.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-06-08
GRIFFIN IN RACE.
VIII Be Candidate for Attorney Cen
eraI Against Dawson.

Samuel Griffin of Medicine Lodge,
a former member of the legislature,
mas announced as a candidate for the
republican nomination for attorney
general Griffin also served two terms
as county attorney of Barber county.
John Dawson, the present attorney
general, who is asking for a second
term on his record, has already filed
his petitions. The young man from
Barber county would appear to have
his work cut out to defeat for en-
dorsement a man of Dawson's ac-
quaintance and capacity and ability
Griffin announces as progressive,
Dawson IS one of the original pro-
gressives of the state.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-06-08
Why Sanador Cures the,
Worst Cases of Eczema

Because it is an external remedy
which penetrateS to the seat of trou-
BILE, kills the germs and leaves the skin
in a healthy condition. SaIves or ONT
ment cannot possibly do this. They
only reach the outer surface. Sanador
penetrates-and kills the germs
Salves and oitments are unpleasant
to use, soil the clothing and usually
have an unpleasant -odor. Sanador is
own druggist. Chas. w. Kohl, sells and
guarantees Sanador. Ask him about
it. Rex Pharmacy, Tenth and Kansas
avenues
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-06-08
READY FOR BIG RACE.
Best Field in Years to Start Latonia
/ Derby.

Cincinnati, June Silk magnificent
three-year-o lds comprising the best
field that has faced the barrier in the
Latonia derby for many a year will
start in the twenty-ninth revival of
the turf classic of the west today.
Upon the closing of the entries yes
terday only five starters were assured.
Miller Henderson and Frank Hogan,
joint owners of the long shot Cockspur
were in doubt as to the ability of the
colt to go the distance. H. G. Hallen-
beck the New York turfman, has the
distinction of having his black and
white colors carried by the favorite'
Worth, winner of the Kentucky derby.
Second choice to Worth is the filly,
Sprite, owned by H. ]. Knapp, con-
coded to be the greatest race mare de-
veloped in recent years, having the
lines and ability of the famous Rose
ben.
More early speed is represented in
the derby today than for many years,
three of the entrants, Worth, Sprite
and Major T. c. McDowelrs colt, The
three-quarters in 1:12 or better.
The late speed, or finishing quail
ties is marked in the trio but Mana
ger Mack, VIM. Young's colt. and Free
Lance. which will carry the colors OF
George ]. Long, are probably more
noted for their finishing powers, max
ing up for their slow beginning.
On this account the race may be the
most stubbornly contested ever run at
the famous Milldale course. Cock
spur is conceded only an outsider by
the turfmen. Worth is asked to
shoulder top weight of 127, conced-
ing ten pounds to Sprite. Horses,
weights, Jockeys and owners follow:
Worth, 127, c. H. Shilling, H. c.
Hallen beck.
Sprite, lit, Wordsworth, H. K.
Knapp.
Freelance, ia, Pean, George Long.
Manager Mack, ia, LOTUS, VIM.
Young.
The Manager, ia, Byrne, Maj. T.
C. Mcdowell,
Cockspur, 10, Henry. Henderson
and Hogan.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-06-08
NO DIRT CAN RESIST IT
Ends Hunt For Rich Girl.

Often the hunt for a rich wife ends
when the man meets woman that uses
Electric Bitters. Her strong nerves tell n
a bright brain and even temper. Her
peach bloom complexion and ruby lips e
suit from her pure blood; her bright eyes
from restful sleep; her elastic step from
firm, free muscles, all telling of the
health and strength Electric Bftters give
a woman, and the freedom from indiges-
ton backache, headache, fainting and
they are woman's favorite remedy. II
weak or ailing try them. Soc at Campbell
Drug Co.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-06-08

House Votes Out Tariff Board.
Washington, June S.-The house
has voted, IL to. At, not to include in
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-06-08

mot included In totals because contain
ing other items than clearings.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-06-08
Y0UNGg@R2D
M0THERSRl

No young woman, IN the joy OF
coming motherhood, should neglect
to prepare her system for the physi.
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waiting months. Mothers Friend
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and by gradually expanding all It's
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in splendid physical condition. The
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strong where the mother has thus
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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-06-08
Went ON WITH Play.
While the Body of Her Mother Lay in
Its Coffin.

Lincoln, June S.-While the body Of
her mother lay in its casket at the
home of her sister in this city, Miss
Verna Coleman, senior at the State
university carried with marked sue
cess a leading part in the annual class
play, Midsummer Nights Dream last
night Her mother died suddenly Thurs
day night. It was too late for a sub
stitute to be provided for Miss Cole
man and friends prevailed upon her
to continue in the part. When the play
ended the young wOman'S fOrtitude
gave way, while behind the scenes in
the playhouse, a score of her class
mates sobbed their sympathy
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-06-08
READ THIS LETTER
FRED ROBERTSON
ATTORNEY AT LAW

Atwood, Kansas 1912.
having investigation Of the Kansas
Casualty and Surety Company, I am persuaded that
is splendid investment.
within borders Of this
kind, for the future
flattering.
personally acquainted with the presi-
Morse, with number OF the
stockholders, and, judging from these, feel safe
saying that the is being built Of
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should
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glad to encourage this enterprise.
have taken Of myself
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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-06-08

the sundry civil appropriation bill the
money. necessary to continue Presi-
dent Taft's tariff board during the
coming fiscal year The vote was
preceded by a debate that grew acri-
monious at times and was strictly
along party lines.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-06-08

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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-11-17
TRIED TO AcoUIT s::AW.

He is a socialist-it comes to the same
thing, doesn't it," l knew MT sha"
wouldn't mind, nevertheless ], too MADE
one further attempt to clear him OF the
German imputation. but, alas!
The maestro didn't catch my remark
he was too busy tapping the motif OF
new symphony on the arm Of his chair
with one of his heavily upholstered
fingers. After a moments silence | broke
F.ldely into his rhapsodic musings with
all the brutality OF a journalist.
What is your opinion OF the new
French school Of music?" ! asked. De
busy. Charpentier. Ravel and
I.concavallo's huge person fairly rippled
with uncontrolled laughter. You ask q
something which does not exist" went on
the composer. more quietly, after his
agitation had subsidized. '"What IL the
French school? An attempt merely to
produce something different from any
thing eIse-'atmosphere.' they call tia
note changed now and then in the scale.
and there you have IT, II will not live;
IL Is already dead. That is my answer
But" ] asked eagerly, the music OF
Rizct. Sant-Saens. Massenet?'
"Ah. Bizet: there will never be another
Blzet. but his music IS not Of the French
school II Is OF school to which all
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-11-17
late Carew Raids Music Hall on Trail Leoncav the Composer
Finds Round Maker of "Pagac Sandwched Between
Ragme Trapsz the London Eppodrome and rea
from Him of His Favorite Modern Music-Eis Own-and
Also of His Admiration for the American Voice"
"A Word About His Forthcoming Opera.

After this sweeping announcement OF
all who indulge I'm the gentle art of max
ing fun, Leoncavallo complacently leaned
back i'm his chair and awaited my further
catcchism
And Richard Strauss?" l questioned,
desperately trying to make musical con-
versation. do you consider him ne"
prophet or is it unprofessional to tell?
An. ali! Strauss, Pouf! La bufo
trasiquer' grunted Leoncavallo. CTraSic
clown" sirls-not a bad title for new
novel;
"Oh. sort OF musical Bernard Shaw
| queried.
"Shaw-who is he? A new composer
In way. yes" | admitted; he soihe-
times writes popular tunes In the press.
"fIa." exclaimed the great Maestro
straining hard az his memory. SHAW Is
IL not. who wrote the hbretto for oscar
Strauss's operette. The Chocolate Sol
dier'?"
Il think So" ] admitted vaguely
oh did not care Tor that. grunted
Lconcavallo. The music was pretty. out
the hero was motto mato"-"qulte crazy
the piece contained no spirit OF TO-
nance: It was too fragmentary. Shaw IS
German. Of course" went on Leohra-
vallo, innUcently The Germans realIy
have no sense of hpmor." he concluded
My protest passed unnoticed. for the IN
terpreter was explaining excitedly' M
Chaw ia NOT Cerman"-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-11-17

And what do you think OF the Aneri-
can voice?' | asked. ... ..
II admire II greatly" he answered en-
Enthusiastically. The American singer is
rapidly coming to the front. 1t is be-
cause, / think, the Americans are such
an intelligent race. They learn quickly,
and they retain what is taught them.
And the Americans are a critical nation;
they have always imported to their
shores the greatest artists in the world;
so they set a standard for the budding
American singer that is the highest -
attain. | knew. Sibyl Sanderson before
her debut in Paris, ard l often encour-
aged her In her hours of depression
There was a rare artist" ne murmured
regretfully. . ..
"And what-what do you think of Rag
time demanded bTiSkiy. warming to
my task.
"Ragtime?" sighed the Maestro. and
his bright little eyes surveyed me sadly.
not without reproof, while his voice ex-
pressed the mild contempt he dared not
otherwise expose owing TO his native po-
likeness.
1T is not music at all-it is-it Is