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Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1912-09-20
WHAT LINCOLN DID

One more note of my fathers
must give. summary in Mr..
Nicolay's' own handwriting. made
wi en- writing had become we'll nigh
impossible for him. of what Lincoln
his dearest friend and creates,
hero. achieved and died for.
LlNCOLN'S ACHIEVEMENTS
Turned his defeat for the senate
into his success for the presidency
Took into the cabinet his rivals,
and made them his ministers and
servants.
Conquered the rebellion.
Liberated the slaves.
"Outwitted all the intrigues
against him in cabinet and camp. /.
Gave his implacablc rival the
chief justicesnIp.
"Disarmed all criticism by
shouldering all faults.
Consolidated his party and in
creased his majorities.
Held the people to their great
task.
Made the strongest arguments
for peace ard the best defense for
war.
Gave ia his Springfield prayer,
his Gettysburg address and his
second inaugural the most pathetic
and eloquent utterances of his
time.
"Forcible IN speech and faultless
in logic. he enriched the language
with new thoughts. rev definitions
new maXims. new parallels and new
proverbs.
WAS true type and exampler
of his country, his race and his
government.
Wore honor without pride and
welded power without oppression.
Lived like peasant by necessity
of birth and fortune, reigned like
Il monarch by right representative
instincts. native intellect, the
wisdom of humility and love OF
his fellowmen.
Died a martyr and was wept
by the civilized world. Helen
Nicolay, in Century Magazine.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1912-09-20
A WORLD WIDE MOVEMENT

A worldwide movement for
greater safety among the several
million men who work in the mines
suggested by DIR. Joseph A. Holmes
the director of the United State
Bureau of Mines was inaugural
ed at the Pittsburg Experiment
Station IF the Blu eau September
l3tn. when government officials
from the leading nations of the
earth convene to discuss the great
problem before them. Invitations
to participate in such a conference
have been extended by the federal
government. and the American
ambassadors to the different
foreign countries that have mining
interests, including Great Britain
Germany. France, Belgium,
Austra.Hungary. Mexico and
Canada.
The army OF coal miners through
out the world numbers more than
S,C00,00 men and each year be-
tween 5000 and 1000 meet death
through accident. The death rate
among these men in 1910 was 2.1l
every 1000 employed. In the
United States alone in the same
year. 1884 men were killed in the
coal mines, or 81 in every 1000
employed. With conditions worse
in the United States than in any
other country. it is expected that
the conference of experts will re-
suit in great good to this country.
aud perhaps a lessening uf the
death rate in the world.
The prevention of coal dust and
gas explosions in the mines will be
the general thea of the n
ference officials, who will continue
in session at Pittsburg for ten days.
The United States has the only
experimental miie in the world
and the visitors are the heads of
explosive-testinp stations in their
respective countries and the con-
ference will endeaVor to develop
more uniform and if possible, new
methods of testing explosives. 1t
is believed that such a conference
will contribute largely to the in
of improvements in mining
and will be helpful in the adoption
of safer mining equipment and
methods.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1912-09-20
IRRIGATION DELEGATES

The following have been appoint.
ed to attend the National Irrigation
Congress at Salt Lake from
Nevada:
Peter Buol. Las Vegas; A H.
Barlow. Mason; Patrick Conway.
Saltwater, Mineral Co.: E. p.
Thompson. Phoebe, Mel S. Badt,
Wells: Hon. H. F. DaDgberg,
Minden; Herbert Humphrey, Reno; A;
W. N. McGill, Ely: E. A. Wilson,
Las Vegas; Hon. c A. Norcross,
Carson City; Hon. w. C.. Pitt. Love
lock: Hon. A. E. Miller, Miller;
William Moffat. Reno: George
Watt. Austin: and Hon. Robert L..
Douglas, of Fallon.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1912-09-20
THE COUNTY CONVENTIONS

Eight democratic candidates met
at the court room this afternoon
and organized by electing +. p.
Carvillc as chairman and George
II. Greenfield secretary. A com.
mittee on platform, consisting of
VIM. Willis. W. G. Greathouse and
J. W. Puctt. was appointed. The
convention then adjourned to 2:30
to give the committee time to draft
the platform.
Eight RI publican candidates met
in the commiss oner's room at
o'clock this afternoon. n. U.
Castle was elected chairman and
Geo. b Russell secratary. A com
mittee. consisting of Geo. b.
Russell. Frank Fernald. Sr., and
+. c. Orr, was appointed to draft
a platform. The work of selecting
county committee was in progress
when this report closed.
A full report of both conventions
will appear tomorrow.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1912-09-20

A mixture whicn will Instantly
kill all the flies in room and
which will not harm human life
was given an experimental trial
recently in the Offices of the health
commissioner Of the district at
Washington. and is said To have
worked perfectly. The mixture is
an alcoholic distilation of long leaf
pine. A trap full of flies was turn
ed lose in the room and the air
charged with the mixture. The
flies all fell to the floor dead. and
some water bugs on the foor also
died. DR.. Joseph c. Sheperd of
Wilmington. N. c.. discovered the
method and il is explained that il
clogs up the pores Of the bodies Of
flies, and as they breathe through
these pores death results.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1912-09-20
PETITION FILED
FOR ELECTORS

The petition of nomination
placing the Roosevelt ticket on the
Nevada state ticket also the state
officers named by the Progressives,
was filed with Secretary Of State
Brodigan this morning by Sardis
Summerfeld and George SPRING
meyer.
There was no difficulty in
securing the required number Of
signatures TO the petition. as ), 800
names were fled. and more we're in
reserve. Two thousand was all
that was necessary to bring the
petition before the officials and
insure the AZ pearsnce Of the
electors on the ticket. Carson
Appeal.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1912-09-20
MINERAL RESOURCES
OF CHILL

Chilli is situated or the western
slope of South America and ex-
tends from Cape Horn over half
way up the Pacific coast. 1t is
262S miles long and averages
about 1875 miles in width. 1t is
bounded by the Pacific ocean on
the west and the snowy ridges of
the Andes on the east. The
country for the most part is
mountainous and appropriate for
tn, development Of industrial life.
Its principal industries are the ex-
ploitation Of its natural resources.
Mining and its branches are the
principal contributors to the wealth
uf the country. forming SO per cent
OF the export trade. Copper, salt
petre and coal are the principal
products of the mining industry.
Gold. silver and lead are mined
tut. in small amounts.
The economic conditions in Chile
are quite different from most other
countries. The limited develop.
ment Of industry in general has
maintained the wages of laborers
at low figure. Considering the
high cost of fuel and the cheapness
Of labor. il is often less expensive
to use manual labor than machinery.
With the exception of the north
ern part. Chile is cut by numerous
rivers. These rivers carry large
amounts of water in winter as
well as in summer. There are n
great many falls in their courses,
which present excellent places for
the development of hydraulic
power. There are several plants in
operation now that use hydraulic
power.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1912-09-20
STlJNG

About month ago. c. PEBBLES
Blanton came to Elko with a
scheme to advertise the resources
of Elko county. He explained the
scheme to us and believing l, to be
splendid thing for the county we
agreed to take up the work with
him. He went ahead with the
work and contributed several in
teresting articles to this paper.
He also asked for permission to
solicit subscribers to the Indepen-
dent while gathering material for
his articles. Permission was
granted and he turned in several
subscriT tions. receiving 90 per
cent of the amount collected.
On the afternoon of August 3Ist,
he came to the office between 4 and
3 o'clock and informed us that he
was going to Lamoille on Sunday
and would send in copy for the
iext week. On Monday morning,
we received note from him writ
ten at the Commercial hotel in
which he gave the names of several
parties from whom he had collected
subscriptions anu asked that half the
amount be charged to his account
Since then this office has received
no word from him.
That he has skipped QUO leaving
us holding the sack seems as
certain as ANYTHING can be. He did
not 60 to LamoilIe as he promised
and has failed for over two weeks
to notify us of his whereabouts.
We, therfore, conclude that c..
PEBBLES Blanton is a frst-class
fraud.
A day or so after his ar
rival the Carson News contained
an item charging G. PEBBLES Blan-
ton with collecting money for the
Nevada Bugle and failing to turn
it over to the proprietor. We
showed him the article and he be.
came very indignant, and pro-
nounced it false. He asked US to
believe in him and pay no attention
to the item in the News. We told
him that we would believe in him
until he did with us what the
Carson News charged he did with
the Bugle. We have kept our
word with him and now publish
him as being worse than a petty
larceny thief.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1912-09-20

There is nothing in the presden'
tial contest that should influence
a democra, TO vote against Cover
nor Wilson. He was fairly NOM
mated and stands as the chosen
leader Of the party. His record
as governor Of New Jersey Is with
out a flaw and his private life is
without n stain. Every Nevada
democrat should cast his vote for
Wilson and Marshall in November.
Engineer Hawley is engaged
with a crew of men surveying
northeast of Soda Lake and this
week had VIM. Rushby drill well
three miles northeast of the lake to
get water for the government
camp. AZ depth of 40 feet they
struck hot water--so hot a msn
could scarcely bear his hand in IT,.
# water was encountered in q
acknowledgement formation ano
rises TO within II feet OF the sur
face. .--Falion Eagle.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1912-09-20
GOFFEEN JOYCE

Miss Mae b. Joyce and Mr.. Chas
Z Coffeen were married in Ogden
Utah. Sept. z. They will visit ST.
Louis. Chicago and other eastern
cities and then sail from New York
for Brazil. South America. where
they will reside. Mr.. and Mrs
Coffeen are both very popular in
Salt Lake where they have resided
for some time.
At present Mrs. Coffeen's is max.
ing a short visit to her sister.
Mrs. Ambrose fruett Of Metropolis.
Nevada. before sailing on her long
journey.
Mrs. Coffeen has many friends in
Elko who wish he. long and
happy life.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1912-09-20
THE CRY OF THE MOOSE

l ehanced to meet the Big Bul,
Moose:
iel' me- | said. "yonr true
excuse
For boiling from your party
horde!"
FRAUD! Fraud" he snorted
Fraud! Fraud! Fraud!"
Big Moose" said, the "nution
waits
10 learn your views on tariff rates.
Are you for schedule KS repeaIe"
Fraud. Fraud!' he yelled.
Thou shalt not steal"
IF to the White house you sbould
Co."
urged. the voters want to know
Just what your policies would be-"
ihieVes! Thieves! he cried.
"All thieves but me"
Tell me. l begged, I'm terms
exact
Would you uphol the Sherman act
or wipe 1t from the statue books?"
He shrieked: They swindled me
They're crooksr'
Then tell me what your plan
would be
10 give US a safer currency.
In vain my questioning ! piled;
They're frauds! They're r, bbers"
still he cried.
Big Moose" said. nigh, |
refer
To trust like Steel and Harvester?
Should they be favored or out
lewed?"
he answered ndught but Fraud
Fraud! Fraud"!
'Wonld y1u be willing to explain
Whence comes the cash for your
campaign
Some curious rumors ,are abroad"
But still he beloved, Fraud!
Fraud! Fraud"
lust as the dogs have barked Bow
wOw!"
Since time began. AMI cats said
"Miaouw"
rs geese have hissed and crows
have cawed.
So now the Moose cries. Fraud
Fraud Fraudr
st Joseph Observer.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1912-09-20
A SAD DISAPPOINTMENT

The Eureka Sentinel in comments
ing on the decision of the supreme
court in the case of the State
against o. j. Smith and others,
saws:
This decision is sad disappoint-
ment to the people of Eureka
county, not only to the depositors
of the bank, but to its officials and
taxpayers, for the money expended
in endeavoring to bling th4se men
to trial.
Is it impossible for the legisla-
ture of this state to frame laws
that will cover cases like these,
that have occurred in Nevada
during the last few years?
When the indictments against
President Hickey of the State Bank
and Trust Company we're dismissed
by the Supreme Court. the legisla-
ure Of 1909 enacted law. or laws
which we're presumed to remdey
all defects in these banking
matters. Warrants against the
Eureka County Bank officials were
sworn out under this law.
The legislature Of 1911 added
amendments to the Banking law,
or framed new laws which were
presumed to cover any defects
that might exist in previous bank.
ing laws, and to make them more
binding and efficient.
Now, as the Sentinel understands
the situation, the Supreme Court
says that the banking laws of 1911
repeal the previous banking laws,
and that, therefore, there was no
law by which these defendants
could be brought to trial.
II this is the best legislation and
justice that the people OF Nevada
can obtain, what protection is
there for the depositors in the
hunks of this state?
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1912-09-20

The Bull Mooscrs arc not making
much noise, but the woods in east
ern Nevada are full of them.
Senator Comins. who had charge
Of circulating the petitions for the
progressive state candidates,
secured 420 signatures to the
petitions. He estimates that two
out Of every three republicans are
now proRressives. and are in the
fight to stay to the finish. The
petitions have been properly ac-
knowlcdgcd and sent on to head
quarters, and will be filed with the
secretary of state. II other
counties did half as well as White
Pine the candidates will have
petitions to burn. Ely Record.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1912-09-20

There is on exhibition in the
drugstore window a turnip, raised
by Knox Crane on his dry farm at
Bullion, that measures % inches in
circumference and weighs 7
pounds. Only another evidence
that Nevada soil will produce
aboundantly with or without
irrigation.
The Nevada Bunker Hill Mining
company sent consignment of
rails to Bullion yesterday, and will
resume work on the main cross cut
tunnel the first of October, a con-
tract having been let to drive the
tunnel another 800 feet. This will
take the tunnel to the 225O foot
station. 1t is expected that the
tunnel will cut the Red Bird vein,
which produced great deal
of high grade lead-silver ore in the
past, before this contract is COM
pleted.
Our school teachers need no
comic papers. Funny enough
things come their way in the shape
of letters from the parents of
their pupils. as witnesses the
following received by teacher
out in Kansas: Respected Miss /:
Please excuse Willie for absents.
He has fell down stairs and we
feered his internal insides was hurt
at first, bat they aint. The
doctor say that no part of his
anatomy was hurt but the browsing
Of the eppydermis of the outside
hide and also hipp hurt some. But
he narrowly escaped fatal death.
So kindly excuse"
The Texas democrats believe in
the visible and practical principles
They sent to Germany and bought
q Perkins harvester and il cost
them $50. Then they sent over tc
Illinois and bought another Perkini
harvester exactly like IL and the,
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1912-09-20

The coming attraction our old
time friends. Bob and Eva Nc
Ginley in Elko. September 26th. in
the play Of the New York News
Boy" with clean fun and delight.
ful music.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1912-09-20

Bob and Eva Mckinley will be
here September 26th. Old timers
will remember them in Elko 25
years ago. These artists now play
the best cities and want to see
their old friends.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1912-09-20

Miss Evelyn King musician,
slide trombone soloist and Swiss
bells. with Bob and Eva Mckinley
Co. September 26th.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1912-09-20

For Sale...A good team Of gentle
horses. Inquire al Mr.. Thompson's
livery stable.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1912-09-20

The commissioners met Monday
as the board of equalization.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-01-17
Boxes Of Medicine 10
Be Given AWAY
$4,000 worho OF curative medicine to be mailed out direct to the homes a. 81
who need it, a free box to each sufferer.

People suffering from kidney trouble, hlad-
der trouble, rheumatism and similar Uric Acid
diseases can all be helped If they will let DIR.
Lynott send them some medicine to their home.
He will send medicine TO anybody free OF charge for
he has agreed TO give away ten thousand dollars
worth OF his medicine to those who need Il and will
take the trouble to I'LL out the Coupon and send II
10 him.
This statement is vouched for and would not be
printed IL II were not true. No money is asked and
none Is expected. A box OF free medicine win posi-
be sent to anyone who writes DIR. Lynoit. and
there Is to be no payment for II now or later when
used or when cured. II 10 absolutely free. All that IA
necessary In for DIR. Lynott to know that you need the
medicine he has, so fill out the coupon and send IL to
him. III you have any Of the symptoms mentioned
here you need his medicine and you can get a boz of
II free by simply writing him and describing your
ailments In the coupon, which Is put there for your
convenience. DIR. Lynott has decided that the best
way to prove his claims that he In the surest man in
the United States to cure these diseases is to send a
pox OF MS medicine free to anyone who needs II. and
he IL spending ten thousand dollars TO do that. He
wants 70 send these boxes broadcast. and all sufferers
are invited to write.
DR.. Lynott has devoted 20 years of his lifa N Tho
difficult specially of treating kidney trouble, bladder
trouble. rheumatism and similar uric acid ailments
This medicine that he is giving away Is the result OF
~ years OF observation and practical experiences In
THESE diseases. No ten doctors have treated as many
people successfully ms he. His medicine takes away
the cringe and twinEe of rheumatism: relieves Tho
strain on the muscles and nerves that cause that
terrible backache: tones and strengthens the kidneva
and the bladder SO that they act normally again
soothes Inflammation, removes obstruction and stops
the TOO frequent desire to urinate. II contains tonic
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-01-17
Does Every Woman
Long to Be Beautiful?

II you want lighf. fluffy and ius-
trous hair. don't shampoo with soap
and water, which leave the hair dull
and brittle. To make a dry sham.
poo. put a cupfui Of corn meal In q
fruit jar. add the contents Of a small
original package OF tharox. and
shake we'll. sprinkle n little on the
head and brush out thoroughly. This
makes your hair clean. soft and
silky and heightens It's color.
II yon want a finc complexion.
with soft and lovely akin. use a sim.
pie homemade preparation made
by dissolving an original package
OF mayatono In a half pint Of witch
hazel Apply 10 face. neck and arms
IN the morning. rubbing gently.
To reduce swelling. silay snfIam-
mstion. TO stop ache IN back or
joints. 10 relieve pain from sprsin.
bruise or any cansc. apply Mothers
Salve before retiring. rubbing In
well. II Ia a most wonderful healer.
-Advt.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-01-17
ACTRESS AND THE DUCKS

~ tn0 49,
Editor The Star: Our political
nituation reminds one OF the ex-
perience Of a well known actress
who. upon firing OF the stage, took
herself TO a small ranch. One day
nhe decided to go in for chicken
raising. so she went 10 the village
store and bought a hen and a dozen
OF eggs. Upon asking the store
keeper how long It took for hatch
ing. she was told that II required
three weeks for chickens and four
weeks for ducks.
Some weeks later the store keeper
asked her what luck she had. and
she said that after waiting three
weeks there wasn't a chick Matched,
and as she didn't want ducks, she
took the hen off.
After waiting three years the PEG
pie have learned that the present
administration hasn't Matched a sin
gle chick, but Big Business. thinking
that the people are as green as the
actress, Is asking them TO try for
ducks by keeping Taft on the job
four years more. II ! am not mis-.
taken. In the next campaign the
people are going to use carefully Sc
lected eggs, and they will put q
hen on that will warm up TO the
Job and bring out the chicks.
Furthermore, II the people ever
should try for ducks they will not
1Sust Mr.. Taft with bringing forth
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-01-17
WHERE IS THAT TON OF

Editor The Seattle Star:
In yesterdays issue "A Subscrib-
er" complains OF the storage OF
about a ton OF blasting powder"
within a short distance of bis prop
erty. He says he has complained
to the city authorities. but nothing
has been done.
Last Wednesday morning a WON.
ans voice in the telephone notified
me OF this ton OF blasting powder,
and gave its location az next to her
house at Fifth av. NJ. r. and East
55th St. That day and Thursday
officers OF the East 45th 1T. fire
company searched for the ton OF
powder. but could find no trace OF
1t anywhere in the vicinity. The
informant could not be asked be-
cause no name was given.
The fire department has no fear
OF street contractors, neither has Il
found any who refuse TO comply
with powder regulations. Criticism
In not so much In order as definite
Information to the flremen as 10
where that ton OF powder IL.
HARRY w. BRINGHURsT.
Fire Marshal.
Fire H'dq'rB.. Jan. II, 1912.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-01-17
What Sort Of a Man Is Guffey, Bryan's Enemy? i
He PLAYS Politics With Both Sides for Snail

SILVER mines, and big rads
mine stock; and the stand.,s
company permitted him fs a. Y
business IN gas and OIL
year and a half ago he s-uccsrx~r
falling with about 10000. oo6 4
pocket. "
Ito has never held an a..
never tried 10 hold one.
better IN Pennsylvania "a I
little fellows serve ae slrpr<s
at Harrisburg What I'M 49,.
was a post In tho councils y
democratic party. He ousted y
Harrity from the national Co..
tee IN 1895. and Thereafter 49,
seDted Pennsylvania untfI ~
threw him out al the Dsnyers
venti0n In 1905. lie got hsrt
by the grace OF appolnfmsnf =
hands Of tho state central e,~S.
tee. u was that appointment n--.
contested 80 strongly.
For a quarter OF a century -
dominated the Pennny1yania -.
cratic machine; during all thai 5-
he never put over q wlnnIng
date excepting twice when ~
publicans we're h~opelesaIy ~
In business he prospered ec~S
state. Cuffey worked hand 4
with the republican machine. =
rupt an organization a. ccuRa n
conceived o.. Guffey never
into a political campaign 70 sler1e
ticket. most often be nominsfs1 +
men whom he knew the repui1Ie,-
could beat.
Guffsy, Dr. the people back q
which takes IN Pennsyivanie;s
business interests. confribufe6
ishly TO campaign purses. ~
funny ways Of getting ~ 4
money. For instance, NJ
was very anxious to curry
with Bryan a few years -
sent some fine stained rarS
dows for Bryan's Lincoln
But that didn't save him from
out OF the Denver conyentim n
front OF q swift Bryanistic NJ