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Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1913-10-13
Do You Whistle 2

'There are few more unlovely char
acters than the man that Whistles"
was the frank confession of Harlem
graybeard. "Yet I can't help feeling
sorry for him.
Not more than one man in a hun
dred that whistles on the street or in
other public places can carry an air
or has any idea of music; therefore
his efforts are nerve-racling. Most
whistlers never fail to whistle when
on their way home late at night, there
by numbering sleep. Most milkmen
wake people at an unreasonable hour
in the morning by whistling.
'Whistling is chiefly inspired by
contentment OF high spirits-and it's
pleasing to know that so many are
conditioned thus happily. But every
man that whistles makes every other
person within hearing distance IN
happy while he Ia at it. Which is q
great pity and hardship. York
Globe
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1913-10-13

gathered the statistics for the gov
ernment. She has done much work
among the employed women in
factories and. also she has been in
the night courts where women were
tried. This meeting is open to the
public and free to those who come
in after the picture show.
The anti Suffragists are working
throughout the state and will or
Ranize in several Of the towns.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1913-10-13
THE ANTARCTIC CONTINENT,
II Was First Discovered by . Daring
Yankee Sailor In 1921.

Yankee Sailor In 1921.
History presents from time to
time some curious anomalies, and
not the least among these is the
story of the original discovery of
the great continent surrounding
the south pole, says Outing. A
grim, inaccessible coast, guarded
from mans approach by fields of
impossible ice foes and bergs, it
resisted all efforts of the ablest of
early explorers to win its shores,
only to be discovered at last by a
boy of eighteen in command of a
little forty ton sloop.
Nathaniel Palmer was the lads
name, aud he came of the best of
old New England seafaring stock.
After some preliminary training at
sea, young Palmer sailed in 1912 or
1914 as second mate of a bark
bound for the sealing grounds OF
the south Atlantic. After some
weeks of fruitlcss exploration and
terrific struggles with the wintry
gales of the region about Cape
Horn they came at last to the south
Shetland islands and soon had fill
ed the vessels hold with fortune
in furs.
This voyage made such a stir in
all the New England seaport towns
on their return that before many
years second expedition was fitted
out and Palmer, now Captain Nat,
was given command of little down
east sloop called the Hero, which
was sent along in consort with the
larger vessels. This diminutive
craft could hardly have been more
than sixty feet in length, but she
weathered successfully the r;gors of
wind and sea- and arrived in due
course at her destination.
At this time nothing was known
Of the existence of any land Of
continental extent within the ant.
arctic circle-nor. did Captain Nat
much care whether there was such
or not. What he was looking for
was seals. So when he came upon
a long stretch of coast line facing
to the north i'll the vicinity of the
siXticth meridian west of Green
wich he examined the shore for
possible rookerics and, finding moth
ing but ice and penguins, sailed
away back again to the north'ard.
A few days after this the little
Hero fell in with two tall ships Of
the Russian navy under Command
er Bellingshauscn. When young
Palmer went on board for lunch at
the commanders invitation and
mentioned casually his discovery of
land to the southland he must have
been surprised, indeed, to learn that
that which he in his little sloop had
blundered upon unsought and had
turned away from in disgust, these
mighty ships of the car of all the
Russias had for two years been
seeking in vain.
Commander Bcllingshausen, to
do him justice, gave young Palmer
full credit for his discovery, and
this-the first portion of the ant
arctic continent to be seen by man
lis set down upon the maps today
as Palmerland in enduring tribute
to the daring Of the Yankee sailor
lad who first caught sight of it from
the deck Of little sailboat in the
year of grace 1921.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1913-10-13
Prevention Of Mlldev.

Nothing should be stored In a damn
condition on account Of mildew-
which is a vegetable growth. being a
kind Of fungus. which quickly spreads
and is very dihioult to remove. To
remove it from flannel ether ia best 70
use. For mildew on cotton material.
damp the part, rub soap thickly on,
cover with powdered French chalk
and put in the sunshine, and keen re-
peating the process until the spots
disappear.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1913-10-13
EnIIahtaned stataamanahIp.

The story goes that Java was lost 20
the British crown through geographic,
al Ignorance. When the British were
negotiating with the Dutch early In
the last century, q trembling secretary
pointed out TO Lord Liverpool that the
Dutch claimed the island Of Java.
Java, whore iB Javaf Let EN- have
IT," roared his lorlship.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1913-10-13
Cat Successful Beuaar.

~old Tommy" a trained cat belong
Ing to the Seamen's hospital, Green-
wich, Ia taken to Greenwich pier ~.
cry day, where with collecting box
on his back, he begs for offerings
from the passengers on the river
steamboats, for the maintenance Of
the hospital. Tommy" gets his boz
tall OF coins every day.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1913-10-13
Desire for Lcnn Llf0.

There appears to exist q greater
desire to 1.-Two long than to 1.-Two we'll!
Measure BY mans desires, he cannot
1--we long enough; measure by his
good deeds, and he has not lived long
enough; measure by his evil deeds,
and he has lived too long
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1913-10-13
Good Evidence.

Katherine had been brought up
to believe that talebearing was de-
spicable, but there were times when
her greedy twin strained her prin-
ciples to the swapping point.
Katherine" said her mother
one day, "is it possible that you and
Howard have eaten thai whole bag
of pepperminta that | meant to
take to grandmother, just because
] left the bag on the tablet"
81 didn't take one of them, moth
err" said Katherine Indignantly,
"but Howard-well, / shan't tell
tales, but just you smell himp--
Youths Companion,
One In q Hundred.
Taking the statistics OF the WofIo,
one person In every 100 born lives 70
be sixty FIVE years OF age.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1913-10-13

Buy. the San Francisco Bulletin
at Newsstand in Postal Telegraph
Office Latest news and reaches
Elko twelve hours ahead Of any
other Calf paper On sale each
evening after arrival, of Number
Six Advt.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1913-10-13
The Woman In the Case.

"Digby, you are worrying about
some woman" "Bimes, I am" II
knew 1t! She is constantly in your
thoughts" 81 cant get her out OF my
mind" II wouldn't dream OF asking
you to tell me her name" 81 have
no objections to letting you know her
name. 1t Is Mrs. Primer, my land
lady. owe her for six months
board" : u
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1913-10-13
80 --ss---~ss-s- 49, - - .--------
Many DaadJy Weapons.

Some persons attribute all crime
TO the pistol, forgetting, that history
tells as that more crimes were com
mitted In the world before there wsge
pistols. What is to prevent . person
murderously inclined from obtaining
and using q carving knife, an ice pick,
an az, or hatehet, razor or baseball
batf These al make deadly wseD
ma
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1913-10-13

Though the modern college graduate
knows all about everything, he is dis.
Greet enCa9A TO conceal the fact from
the crude person to whom he applies
for a job.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1913-10-13
laugh end Grow Eat.

Democritus. who was always LAUGH.
Ing, lived one hundred and nir3
years; Heraclitus, who never ceased
crying, only sixty. Laut hing. then. q
best. and to laugh at another In per
fectly 1ustihable, since We are told
that the gods themselves, though they
made US as they pleased, cannot help
laughing at us.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1913-10-13

tMr and Mrs Cal Groves, who
have been visiting at the home, of
Louis Knockie. left for Odgen yes
terday morning.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1913-10-13

Considering the kind of language
some men use over telephone. it Is
a safe bet that not all the shocks a
telephone operator gets are of the
switch board.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1913-10-13

0aoo0os and Failure. ..
n b sometimes hard to IND cut tus&
bow the man Who . successful hAS
managed - succeed but e - always
0asy 70 - Why failure comes - tAo0O
Who fail-ChicaEo Rs66fA HGral6
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1913-10-13

Bolt of lightning penetrates gas
pipe" But 1t didn't penetrate the
meter
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1913-10-13
Extremes.

Whit an awfully tall man Lord
lofty is! He-They say he's painful
" short.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1913-10-13
Too Much Of IL.

II want 10 get on, sir. to go to mJ
grandmother's funeral"
Tommy. this thing OF your grand
mothers funeral Is getting to be .
crave matter"
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1913-10-13
AUTO TO HOT SPRINGS

ROTH HAS PUT ON A NEW
CAR. HOT SPRINGS SERVICE
PRICE SO CENTS. PHONE 542
.-612.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1913-10-13

Throwing mouse traps at members
OF parliament is several pounds more
humane than throwing bear trans
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1913-10-13
Better Still.

mo woman knows how to drive
nail"
"And what of that? Every woman
knows how to drive a man any way
she wants him to CO." - Washington
Herald
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1913-10-13
Deceived by the Title.

In the titles OF books lie at times
pitfalls for the unwary. An almost
classic example was afforded by John
Ruskin when In 1851 he wrote a short
pamphlet on the text. There shall be
one fold and one shepherd" This.
which treated OF the reunion of the
Protestant churches, was published as
"Notes on the Construction Of Sheep
folds'-a title which. appealing rather
TO the agricultural than to the clerical
mind, insured brisk circulation
among farmerA
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-03-05
SUPREME COURT AT 1T AGAIN

lis true dear people you have the privilege IN seat
lie al eeislang by initiative and referendum ON ordinary
matters. ".
But don't monkey with public service franchises io"''
NOT OF royal blood And the supreme court sad MONDAY
The power to grant franchises is a sovereign fghI
Mavbe you've heard somewhere that the people are '"'
sovereign power but forget it The supreme court says
that this Sovereign power to grant regulate cancer %
amend public service franchises by grace oil the STATE
be delegated to the city council and the mayor
But to the people9 Never
Let the people about franchise matters ana pos
sblv step on franchise grabbes oes' Let heh oe
eide sovereign" matters by direct vote' why us un-
heard Of
It's without precedent and would disturb some Oh
the cobwebs which the judges faithfully transferred from
the old building to Temple OF Justice at olympia
before the people may "sovecgn perosaVe
legislature specifically according to the n
Way Ia legislature the people IN s,s 80, M
desired direct ~ the Same uv al
franchise matters legislative authority OF IN.
And here court got busy win It's A''e
OF splitting hairs. q, .u,t..~,y .,ea,a "
legislative authority what ordinarily means
o 'of course the
endum powers legislative authority hut '
authority the city council and the mayor
that alone" -, -. a.. s,h,,e
distinction 49,. 60. - ...n.. ,o, o spl,,
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-03-05
THE STUMP MUST co

With the introduction of the Murphne BILL feasible
tangible comprehensive proposition for the development OF
oppedoff lands before the legislature That some
thing should be done improve the waste lands oil the
state settled policy. It political question no
longer and the should get busy and at once
suggested by Al
mth standpoint OF economy Offers no 90
eco organization OF agricultural
without salary
bonds with which to purchase
and loggedon lands in 2oacre tracts
the lard 10 have the privilege OF rcbHns
land The
clearing instead OF paasng
mddemen small bond Issue can start me pal
the payments made oy
improved each district
bill Itself safe and beneficial measure
prevent destruction civilization u what
civilization then Uncle has some bully reasons to
keep out OF t.
evolution bound'to lind his real soul
fellow hunting round whether me-
q alley
won't mena
full Of zapaas generals II s
asking much. much
pOrO osz replaced IN,
thinks they'll make good targets
during the bonbaTdment
overwhensng defeat OF proposition
Blaine his famous chicken ordinance
And one. again fake "sis1sns' broker
into sphners
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-03-05


Editor The Star: In your col.
umns short time ago appeared,
under the CAT ton "a Farm Free. -
a letter from r. r. Axe asking
space to reply to a letter OF mine.
Ho then proceeded TO set forth the
attractions OF certain farm. which
he offered 30 lease. rent free. for
five yeara, and 10 which he had
previously roforrod az proof of no
demand for farm land In this sec
ton.
A friend OF mine decided 10 in
vebtigato. lie found Mr. Axe az
home After reading the lease,
which was ready for signature, he
went 10 Auburn. hired a rig. and
learned from the livery man the
farm was 10 miles out tinstcnd OF
fiyei. Arriyct at the place. which
is surrounded b. farms that are
being improved. he perceived that
the land Is good. but had apparent
~ been abandoned for many years.
He noted the following items. need.
ed at once: House 20 live In. barn
20 shelter team and cows. and
fences throughout The lease pro.
vided lessee should leave all
Improvements intact, should cult.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-03-05
DIRE CONSEQUENCES

Two colorrd brothers were
apparently about to come 70
blows. Rhetorical threats had
been flying fast
"Niggah. don't mess via
me. warned one. " cause whsli
yo DO 70 sure IL FIRTH wid
n he.rsc."
Don't pesiicate Wild me-
niggah." replied the other.
showing great bony flst.
Don't fo'ce me Z TO press this
upon 20 30 had Anil separate
go ideRs from 20 habitn
Ah1l Just nacherlly knock 30
from amazln' grace into
floatin opportunity.
III 80 mess Wild me, mtg
gah." replied the other. An
lest make one pass. an dare u
be a man patiin' 20 on de face
wid a spade tumorrer mornin'
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-03-05
The Editors Mail

woman's word that me man had
wronged her.
Let us hope that the senate VII
KIN the bin or that the goyern0
yetoes Il. b.
Mt. Vernon. Wash.
Evidently He Doesn't Like the LIN
Editor The Star There appear
To be a movement TO get people o.
the logged.off lands n they ta
I hope they will treat them bette
than those who already occugI
them. and not tax them at yeu
nearly 81 an acre
A rich lumberman once told ne
that n he was compelled 70 make
a living on these lands he wouk
shoot himself. Those that an
holding the land for a high pric.
and also those who are Responsive
for the high tax would feel tas
same way about II II they VEN
compelled TO earn a living upn
the logged-off lands.
One that has lived under siaHs
tax system and then .under TN
kind OF a system, II gives him
pain. The system Is rotten an.
ought 70 be buried.
G. L. BANDIE
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-03-05
FAREWELL, WICKERSHAM MAYBE OUR
RICH CRIMINALS NOW HAVE CHANCE
TO SEE THE INSIDE OF A PRISON CFI,
Bv gibson GARDNER

WASHINGTON. March blow. the man VINO
ceases today 70 be attorney general Of the united
States, George ". WirhetAham. han been able 10
keep rich men out OF jail even after they have been
tried aud sentenced is the subject OF this story.
About three months ago the grand Jury IN Dallas,
Tex. considered evidence against the STANDARD on
Company. which seemed 10 the jury 20 warrant the
arrest of certain officers Of that company.
Warrants were issued by the governments prose
cutor for John - ArchbOld. a. g. Folger. Jro OF
New York w 1eaglc Of Plninfied n. J.. pnd Col
vim n. Paine OF Tiusyie. Pa. The warrants were
East 70 them At this point tho deputy marshal
received orders from Attorney General WckcrHham
not 10 serve the warrants
The attorney general explained NJ the Tine that
he was investigating. fearing the was not SUI
ficicntly strong Six days before the expiration OF
bis term OF office Attorney General WickerBbam or
dered these indictments qunFhed when asked for
his reason he said frankly; Il did not propose that
citizens OF the state Of New York should be dragged
to the state Of Texas to stand trial when there is
absolutely reason for such action being taken
against them. The only person who believed that
there was ground for the indictments Was the gov
eminent prosecutor IN that district. and be probably
WAS influenced By local colOring"
So much for the Standard OIL officials.
As result Of several years prosecution mum
her OF officials Of the sugar trust were found guilty
Of frauds against the by which millions
Of dollars had been stolen Dy the trust one OF the
convictions that OF the former superintendent
for the Haycrmeyera In williamsburg. ~ j.. Ernest
W. Gerbracht. who was sentenced 10 two years in
the Atlanta federal prison AMI the payment OF fine
Of g. 900
bid Gerbracht 20 to ian7 Not when the court
mad pronounced the sentence. There an appeal.
Not after the court OF appeals had passed the
appeal There was another appeal Not after the
United States supreme had refused to consider
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-03-05

why don't you speak for your.
self. John?"
"Ah wants 20, nah baby. yes All
do"
| think they're pretty subtle.
don't you?
BY the way, the parrot must have
been repeating them overtime. be.
cause | came into the house once
today Just In time 90 save pa from
blowing It's head off with the fam
lly blunderbuss. Pa charges that Il
wouldn't let him axe his nap. with
that chattering bughouse stuff,
Pa" I said solemnly, az you
had pulled the trigger You would
have shut the door of hope In my
face"
But pa did not understand. and
when he went out he slammed the
door OF the summer Kitchen.
(Contlnuod.)
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-03-05
sac DIDN'T orr HIM

4 woman on a broadway car
handed the conductor one dollar.
Want 70 shoot the dollar in
quired the polite conductor.
The woman. not having had cx
perience In playing craps. wai
Obliged To ask the conductor q
elucldaio. He explained that he
wished 10 know II she desired
one dollars worth OF street car
tickets.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-03-05

Just to make # clear how I ex-
pect to wish an inspiration into the
mind OF Leslie Lawncaatle with the
help Of parrot. I will explain my
system am coaching the parrot
20 furnish Leslie dear" with a line
Of thought. It's the law OF sug
gcstlon.
Even q Blowtraln beau Ike Les
lie should take a huge tumble to
himself when a mere blrd--a grass
green one at that-leads tho cop-
versatlon up to n certain critical
point.
Every day I am teaching Polly n
few selected sentences. IL Is doing
finely. At first all II could say was
"Gur-r-roick. Gurrolck," but now
IL can repsa, these sentences.
Rings on her flngers.'
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-03-05
SOURCE OF INSPIRATION

SOURCE OF INSPIRATION
Il often happens that u Is the
reporter who Ii thrown out Of
meeting that gives the best &C
count OF the proceedings.
nj Bar saye tia often the
hen that eaekles lovoes, that
lays tn smallest eggs.
Every married man is a pretty
big dog for while. but when he
finds the hahys things In his top
drawer In the dresser he might az
well go way back and locate n
soft seat
Police Magistrate Thompson. OF
Elgln. III. Is responsible for the
judicial dictum that a giri who does
up her hair and wears n hobble
skirt Is too old to be spanked by
her father.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-03-05
PROTECTING HER

Yoa ale all your own cake aud
Mabels. too. Tommio7 said the
mother.
Yea'm. replied Tommie.
You'll be sick. child"
Well. mother. you see II any.
body was going to be sick didut
want II to be Mabel"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-03-05

Editor Nothing serious;
My husband says "cahnrctn' are
some kind OF canned goods and |
say they are baby buggies. Who
Ia Hghtf-Mra T.. Z.
We never decide any bet
against a husband.
Count that day lost when English
conpora fail
To lock a Pankhurst woman up In
Jail
What's become Of the oldraahion
ed man who started the kitchen
fire every morning.
One OF eobby's Fallinaa.
Miss Adalr." said the caller
you kept Bobby In after school
one day last week. and | couldu't
get him 70 tell me why, win you
please tell mey
Certainly Mrs Barker" an
swered the teacher 4 borrowed
his pocket knife to sharpen q pencil
vain. and when | opened tho little
blade | found he had been cutting
plug tobacco with IT,"
Tho New York roguos gai.
lery photographer Is dead
overwork. probably
Mrs. Woodrow Wilson declares
"A woman can dress on 81 200 n
year. She cant u she has $4,000
And u May BE the Truth.
Tho affair will consist Of ice
cream, eroquettes. tea. and Mrs.
Mocller Morton Ondl Times.
A Martyr In Love.
The neryiest youth we ever
heard OF was one who proposed
nine times 70 the same girl and
came back 10 be turned down the
tenth time.
Dear Boy" explained tho girl
patiently. Il like you. bat I shall
never marry a bachelor. have
always said that II ever we'd. Il
should be TO wldower."
AN right" came back our young
friend. cheorfully. I'm qualify II
youll tell me which OF your girl
friends you'd like 10 have me
marry first"
A Handy Tool
The man who's versed in proverbs
BY cutting OF the argument
With an old and we'll worn saw
-Boston Transcript.
Overhead All Right.
Innocent Wiley Dearic. what
does overhead expense" meant
business Man Money paid for a
woman's hats and umbrellas.
Captain" said wealthy
passenger who was abou, TO
take his first trip across the
ocean. u understand this ship
has several watcr.tlsht com.
partments"
eyes. air." was the reply.
Captain" the passenger
went on. decidedly, II want ore
o. these compartments com.
partmen,s--l don't care what u
costs"
Hes my ideal and I'm bis Idol"
said the girl
And your love AFFAIR."
ia an idyl"
and your fianee7"
Papa says he is Idle"
a whitening Re,ort.
Road Hog latter mishap in which
puppy had been run over Madam.
will replace the animal.
Indignant Owner-Sir. you fiat.
ter yourself.
How Much Did We Havef
Mrs. John BaYard. formerly OF
Avon, but living nov on n farm at
Industry. had the misfortune a few
DAYS ago to fan down stairs aud
break her cousin. -Galesburg (IliJ
Republican.
Cap Larsen has challenged a
man 10 launch race down
Niagara river The trips down
Niagara never interest US. Years
ago we offered a prize 10 the man
who would make a trip up the
rivar. but It 10 still In our posses.
sion.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-03-05
EASY 10 KEEP cool

She hope. George. dear.
that you will keep cool when
you call TO Interview papa.
Hc-keep cool! Why. 1,
gives me a chill even to think
about calling on him.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-03-05
GEORGE W. wIcKERsHAM


tn "a peais dspatm N
n The d. O AXE him {
Ia h
To- % n "a o
the las a e exhaust coud legally u
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lin atne DE Q
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-03-05

blobhs- DO you think tho death
OF old Closefat viii be a loss to
the community
Slobbs Wei. uudcretand the
loss Is fuliy covered by Insurance
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-03-05
MUCH WORSE

Wiliic-Doea your pa over send
yoh TO bed before Z whsn you're
naughty
Bobby Worse'n that When I've
been bad be makes me get up be.
fore Z.