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Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1913-02-17
ALL FOR THE SAKE OF BETSY
Col. J. J. Aston Jeopardized
His Yacht and Passengers
for a Dog.

Some years ago Col. ]. J. Astor and
his yacht Nourmahal and his son,
Vincent. were reported lost at sea,
the New York correspondent of the
Cincinnati Times-Star recalls. Every
got excited about it-especially
In New York newspaper Offices. II
was a New York newspaper, you may
remember, which ran this headline
oVer the story Of the wreck of the
Titanic: Col. John Jacob Astor Lost
at Sea; Two Thousand Others Alss
Drowned"
Inc Astor part OF the headline was
IN very large pink letters and the
rest a comparatively modest type.
When the Nourmahal was reported
lost he papers began to talk about
sending out searching expeditions.
The government dispatched q cruiser
10 search for Astor. Now Richard
Barry tells the story of that episode
TOT the first time. "Astor was very
fond Of his pet dog" says Barry. THE
pet dog hated the sea. The second
day out on the cruise the dog began
to nope. Aston told the CAPTAIN of
the yacht to point her nose for shore.
I'll lake Betsy off and give her a
run said the master of millions.
They landed that day on tho
caroline shore and Betsy got her run.
But one III wasn't enough for her
Each day, as they voyaged south,
Betsy was taken on land to stretch
her legs. Finally they were of the
Honduras coast, and Betsy began to
howl for a frolic. . The captain pro-
tested that the coast line was insufn-
GENTLY charted, and that the Nourma-
nal was In danger of being wrecked If
ne was obliged to run in too near.
mo natter said Astor. Betsy
isn't happy
so they put in. and shelved tho
Nourmahal on a rock, and every one
north of Panama became violently ex-
cited because 1t wasn't possible to
hear from the Astors, and it cost the
yacht owner a good many dollars to
get her of. But he didn't care. He
was fond Of Betsy-and Betsy had
her run"
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1913-02-17
As II SHOULD BE

From time to lire since election
We believe it has been wired across
the coCEtry that Mr.. Bryan vii be
rendered the office of secretary of
state under President Wilson.
1t has been more than once denied
that any negotiation or consulta i'm
Of that kind have ever Teen in
nand: but we would not be sur
prlsed if the tender should be made
hi and that he should Il. cepI. A
great many people reason justly
considering the matter in a general
way that such an acceptance on
the part of Mr.. Bryan would de-
feat his chances to be again q
candidate for president in 1915.
There is only one consideration
that counts against that statement,
and we may, from what we know
Of Mr.. Bryan, positively predicate
that if he does accept the office, il
will he for the purpose of killing
his choice for president, but that
it that will make it possible for him
to he again a candidate.
There is just one consideration
in that connection. Whea Mr.. Byran
was first a candidate, it was on a
silver platform, and if he now ac-
cepts that Office we may figure with
absolute safety that his reasoning,
between himself and those interest
ed in his ambition, has been that he
as secretary Of state, might induce
the great powers # Europe to
reconsider the silver question and
on some fair basis have il re-
established. Ifrthat is his idea he
may accept the place, and it is a
certain thing to predict that should
he accept the place and should he
during his term, work out that
change and thus restore our ex-
changes with China and regulate
our exchange discrepancies with
the Spanish American states la u
humble judgment nothing could
prevent his being nominated and
ele cted president IF the United
in 1916.-Salt Lake Tele-
gram.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1913-02-17
No Need to Worry.

A lovely woman who lives OIL Rox.
ford road. East Cleveland. Ia the
proud mother Of two boys. Reginald
is six years old, while Ronald Is not
yet two. Both children are active
and inquisitive, 30 It has become nee.
essary TO employ a young girl to
watch them.
, Mamma is subject to headaches.
and mamma has discovered the sort Of
proprietary pills that will relieve
them. One mustn't take more than
n per hour. And the other after.
moor mamma, had n headache. took a
pill and went to rest. After a while
she got up to repeat the dose--and
found the pill box empty. She sum.
moned the maid.
"Frida!" she cried. Did Reginald
'wallow all those pills. Answer mel"
Nom" answered Frida. with a
smile. Don't be scared none. He's
a chenerous kid-he gate half OF EN-
to der baby!"-Cleyeland Plain Dealer.
Dealer.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1913-02-17

Notice is hereby given that seal
ed proposals will be received at the
office Of the county clerk of Flko
County, State Of Nevada up to 10
O'Clock a. m. the 4th day Of March
1913 for doing the county printing
for Elko County, from March /,
1913. to and including the a1st day
of December, 1914. Said printing
to include all the notices. allow.
ances, delinquent tax list, delin-
quent tax sales. election notices, Hist
of REGISTERED voters all primary cleo
ton advertising and primary cleo
ton notices including all sam
pie ballots used for advertising
purposes in said primary election.
and to do any and all their print
ing required by the said Elko
County and all printing and blanks
required and used by the respective
County officers of said Elko County
and do any and all printing and pub
fishing for which any funds in the
Treasury of said Elko County is or
shall become liable during the term
or life Of this contract. except how
ever. all bound blank and record
books, all Australian ballots, both
for the primary and general cleo.
tions and all blanks used BY the
assessor of said county in making
the regular assessment.
Bids to be opened and read
publicly at the time stated above.
Bids to state monthly compensation
asked for services.
The board hereby reserves the
right to reject any and all bids.
Seal BY order of the Board of
County Commissioners Of Elko
County. State of Nevada.
Attest: Fred c. Voight,
Seal Clerk of said Board
Dated Feb. z, 1918.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1913-02-17
CLEANLINESS IN POLITICS

Tn p 'liticians have made a dis.
covery. and that is that honesty and
fair uealing in politics are just as
essential to final success as in bust
ness In Pennsylvania under the
lead of Quay and later Of P~enrose,
cr0"ke dness in politics reached
the limit, but what did he grafters
gel out of it? Quay died unhonor-
ed and unsung. Three OF his pro-
minent followers were sent to
prison. Several others were indict-
ed and died while awaiting trial
from prolonged nervous strain, dis
grace and exposure. Ore COM
mitted suicide: the political careers
of several more were brought to a
sudden end. The commonwealth
recovered by civil suit 81 5, O(O, 100
from the estates of others. Several
mere We're convicted last week for
attempt to swindle the city Of
PniladelnhIa, who attempted to
continue the game long after
others had met their:fate or left the
field of crooked politics.
In the days when these things
we're going on and these men were
in their glory, the man who de-
handed honesty. in politics was
looked upon as a visionary. They
said there vas no honesty in
politics and would be-. The
thing was a Utopiu N dream. l.
those in Office we're put out and
men Of another party put in they
would be just as. crooked so W lat
Use was there to CHI nge??,
But the whole question hears a
dltferent aspect now. A different
public opinion everywhere prevails.
Stealing of public funds. even #
covered up under contracts or in
any othar way mas become just as
iisgraceful as steal. ny from a bank
'aIlt. The taking Of bribes in
politics is under ban. Men who
secure office in that way are so in
secure in their seats as Lorimer
round out that the game is no long
or worth the candle.
Tie revolution that has taken
place in he last few years is mar
Velous and the tendency is to con-
sider men who take active part in
politics just as honorable as any
other class Of men. 1t all makes
for the public welfare and was
we'll worth fighting for. st Joseph
Observer.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1913-02-17

tonight. 1t has all modern con-
veniences and will be a cosy place
to while away the time.
The legislature has made a
splendid record on the divorce
question. Now, if the members
will put the local option gambling
bill into the grove with the d.
vor:e industry and hurry it so
deep that licensed gambling will
never bob up again in Nevada, they
will earn the lasting gratitude OF 80
per cent of the people of the
state.
Mr.. Garcia has bought one of
the Chase estate lots from George
Hunter and will move his harness
shop on the lot. He will then be to
he main business street.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1913-02-17
CRUSH THE VIPER

Reports received from Carson
are to the effect that the local
option gambling bill will likely
pass the Legislature and be the
mean of re-establishing gambling
in this state. When gambling was
abolished 1T was stated that the
State would be a deaf one, but in
stead conditions have improved in
every county and the courts have
had much less to de in handling
cases of various kinds which were
due TO crimes committed through
gambling. The slick we'll fed and
well dressed class who live off the
suckers who play at gambling will
work hard TO have the games open
ed if the law is passed by the
Legislature but we hope Storey
cOunty's representatives will vote
against the evil. 1t has been
rumored tor two years that gainb-
lers had subscribed to a fund and
1T remains to be seen hLW many
will be controlled by ,Ae tainted
money. What shO1!d be done
would be amending the present law
so that conviction could be secured
more easily when the gamblers are
caught as 1t is known that gamb-
ling is going on in every city of
the state but To secure the evil
dence necessary to convict Is well
nigh impossible. = Enterprise.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1913-02-17
NOTICE

We have just received our Spring and
summer Samples of Mems Suitin $ ami
are IN n position to satisfy the most eA
acting demands for Mems Tailor Made
Clothes.
We have also secured the agency for
The American Ladies' Tailors and take
measure for Ladies' Tailor Made
Clothes.
Our cleaning plant is the largest in
eastern Nevada. Telephone No. 623
and we will he pleased to call for your
Cleaning, Pressing and Repairing. Al
work from out of town customers viii
he returned by parcel post, prepaid.
Seymour Jacobs Co. Inc.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1913-02-17
Deafness CANNOT Be- CURED

by local applications. as they can
not reach the diseased portion of
the ear. There is only one way to
cure deafness, and that is by
constitutional remedies Deafness
is caused by an infiamed condition
Of the mucous lining Of the
E~ustachiian Tubes. When this
tube is inflamed you have a rumbl-
ing sound or imperfect hearing and
when it is entirely closed, Deaf
e is the result, and unless the
inflammation can be taken out and
iNhis tube restored to it's normal
condition hearing will be forever
destroyed: nine cases out of ten
are caused by .Catarrn, which is
nothing but an inHamed condition
of the mucous surfaces.
We will give one hundred dollars
for any case Of Deafness Caused
by Catrrab) that cannot be cured
by Halls Catrrah Cure. Send
for circulars, free.
F. J. Cheney, & Co.
Toledo. Ohio.
Sold by Druggists rs cents.
Take Halls Family Pills for COM
stipation.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1913-02-17
A SERIOUS PREOICAMENT

T"nopah today is facing a serious
predic lment and the earnest co.
operation of every person in the
district is needed before conditions
can be remedied. An epidemic of
scarlet fever is Threatening and in
order to prevent the spread of the
disease it is necessary that all
parents. join with the health board
in effectively stamping out the ma
lady.
Fortunately, the disease is light
il character and no fatalities have
resulted thus far. However, it can
never be foret1ld when the fever
will appear in d more malignant type
and cause d number of fatalities.
The board Of school trustees has
issued orders closing the schools,
thus preventing children from
gathering together and permitting
t re transmission of the germs. The
board Of county commissioners has
likewise issued orders forbidding
he children under the age Of Fl
to attend any theaters, and ut the
same tine q general warning has
oeen issued asking parents to keep
their children off the street.
Every due precaution is being
aiken and with effective work on
the part of all parents the disease
IAN be stamped out within a few
DAYS. The vigilance must not be
relaxed one instant, for if the cpl
demic become general the entire
community will suffer a heavy loss,
while innumerable deaths may be
the ultimate result. Bonanza.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1913-02-17
SALMAGUNDI
The indication look good for a

AOON 6NON AOt q
big storm.
At dispatch from Judge Brown
his If :ernoon states that the Barnes
& force bill passed the senate by a
vote of twenty to one without
amendment: Reno's divorce in
dustry is doomed.
The assembly has passed Fitz-
gerald's bill reducing the bounty
OIL coyotes from one dollar to SO
cents. If it becomes a law killing
coyotes won..e be rs profitable as it
has been.
John Desmond, the insane man
who roamed about cast of town for
two ir three months, was captured
in a vacant house near Wells last
Thursday and brought tn the county
Jail. He lmagineS that everybody
wants to kill him and is in a very
bad condition. He will ne examined
and committed to the asylum. He
has two sisters in Indiana.
Baby Chlcks All kinds. See Reno
papers for quotations. b. w.
Archibald Box l2l. Reno, Nevada.
A bill has been introduced in 10
lha legislature to provide an in
dustrial school for boys that go
wrong, This is an institution that
is needed badly in this state but it
should be on broad lines and in.
clude maynard girls. They have as
much claim on the state as a wilful,
crIminally inclined boy. We hope
the legislature will provide an in
stitution for boys and girls.
Joe Matney was arrested last
night and charged VITA a gross
misdemeanor. He is accused Of
making a beast of himself in the
presence of women and children.
He was taken before Judge Castle
this forenoon AMI Informed Of his
rights. Under the revi sed statutes,
gross misdemeaors.1 are triaEle
in the district court. Matney's
preliminary exAmin atom IS Sc t for
10 o'clock tomorrow.
ttkrhe Mexic, ms are still fighting
each other in the capitol city
Feeling against Americans is run
ming high because it Is reported
tina, the U. S will intervene. The
followers Of D;sz ard Madero say
Uncle Sam must keep his hand off
and they will fight it out. Orders
have been given to troops in Texss
to be ready for foreign service at
aly moment. II begins t. look as
if Uncle Sam was wakiog up.
In a few days he old Pioneer
saloon building be moved out of tie
street and with ii will go n If
tn oldest land marks of the town
On its oil site stand the finest
three storey brick building in Ess-
tern Nevada a monument to the
enterprise and pIJck of Flank
Rrbinson and Elmer OuderkirkY
The building is approaching com
pletion and will som be ready for
tenants. The sal. on is completed
and will be opened for business
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1913-02-17
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Department of the Interior,
u. S. Land Office

Carson City. Nevada, January 80,
1918. .
Serial 06039.
Notice is hereby given that
Thomas Short. of Arthur. Nevada,
who, on June 81, 1911, made desert
land application, Serial 06039. for
the WI NW4 IF, Section 90. Town.
ship 81 North. Range So East,
Mount Diahlo Meridian, has filed
notice of intention to make Proof,
to establish claim to the land above
described, before the clerk Of Elko
County at Elko, Nevada, on the
twelfth day Of March. 1913.
Claimant names as witnesse.
William G. Greathouse, of Elko,
Nevada.
William S. Short, of Arthur,
Nevada.
Ashley G. Dawley, of Elko,
Nevada.
Elmer Frissell, of Elko Nevada.
Louis j. COIN.
Register.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1913-02-17
Strange Guests az st. Bernard.

An enormous flock OF swallows was
overtaken by a heavy snowstorm near
the famous Hospice OF st. Bernard in
the Alps last winter. When the good
monks saw the birds, they opened the
doors and windows Of their building
that the little %feathered stranger
might have shelter.
All the rooms were crowded with
them, thousands remaining until sun
rise. The next day proved fine and
The guests pursued their way toward
italy. This is very pleasant to learn.
but 1t saddens one to know that a vast
number OF less fortunate birds failed
70 reach the Hospice and were found
lead In the snow by the tendrrhearted
brothers.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1913-02-17
ANOTHER PGCAHONTAS

Under date line of Washington,
D. G. Mrs. l.. M. Cheshire con-
tributes the following unique storey
to the Nashville Banner.
P~ocahontss has been outdone by
an Alaskan maiden. John Smith was
only in dan ger of having his Grains
Spattered over the surrounding real
estate when P~Ccahontas rescued
him with her love. The John
Smith of Alaska was not only in
danger of being killed, but being
eater when the woman in whose
eyes he had found favor saved him.
Thu Alaskan John Smith was not
a titled explorer when he fell into
the hands of savages, nor was his
name John Smith. He was only
a common yellow skinned sea coook.
His name is All Wing, and there
is nothing attractive about him.
He is about as homely IA fixture
of Oh inaman and Malay pirate as
could be found in a days walk.
His POcahontas to the
name of julie now, bat nobody
kno KS what her Indian name was.
She is a long way Of being Poca-
hontas's equal in beauty and the
Siwash features Of generations were
consolidated when her face was
.uade.
An Wi G some nine years ago
was a cook in the employ If the
navy department, n was shipped
north on the Jamestown. While
on the Sitka station Wings time
-Xpired or he deSerted-just which
is not quite plain-dnd he shipped
aboard a whaler. The whaler was
wrecked and Wing was cast upon
an inhOspitabl ice foe. julie Was
the daughter of a chief OF IA tribe
of Indians and while hunting WITH
her faith r discovered All Wing
who was near dead from starvation,
cold and exposures as it was Dos
sible for him to be and retain If e.
For day and days julie nursed
him and he finally recovered to find
himself the object of a great dea.
Of attention on the part Of the
indians. They could speak no
Chinese or English, and Wing had
no comprehension, of their dialect.
He was at a loss to understand the
solicitude with which they took in
watching the accumulation of fat
on his ribs. At last the horrid
truth dawned on him--at least he
says so. They were going to bar
becue and eat him.
He gave all up for lost. when he
was inspired by the sight of Julia
in tears. He made love to her. She
comprehended and went to ask
papa.
The old chief was fond of his
daughter and could refuse her
nothing. He issued an edict against
baking Wing. The remainder of
the village protested and the chief
was obliged to state why he desired
the strangers life preserved. The
DIRECTORS gave in and Wing and Jul
were married in Indian style.
Finally he had a mace to escape.
A boats crew cane in from a
schoontr to trade Tor skins The
cook was dead, and Wing begged
them to take nin away with them.
Wings fsther-in-law gave him leave
of three months and sent julie alorg
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1913-02-17
to insure his u

to insure his return.
Wings leave Of absence has long
since expired. but in the confines
of civilization he has become his
own master, and has no intention
of returning to. the land Of his
wife's people.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1913-02-17
One Was

Baseball Captain-"You shouldn't
be so hard on the boys. They played
well. The game was lost through lust
one error" Manager-"Yes, so vas
Paradise."-Boston Transcript.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1913-02-17
INSURANCE ANNUAL STATEMENT-FIRE-
NAES FUND INSURANCE COMPANY
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA

Capital (paid up in CASH.. 81, 500. 600 %
Assets 8, 26S, 1924 CS
Liabilities, exclusive of
capital and net surplus 1864, 1913 ,!
COM
Premiums. So. I72, 1855 AZ
Other sources 377, $3.50 80
Total income
1912 ....... 5,950,333 90 SIS, $685. 33 90
EXPENDITURES
Losses. ...... e., 803, 265 Sc
Dividends -. 24O, 900 90
Other expen-
ditures.... 2,053, TAG SO
Total expcn-
ditures 1912 ), l97, O12 40 So, 197, Ul2 10
FIRE INSURANCE BUSINESS 1912
RISKS written. .$414,2 - 1913 90
premiums thereon ...... 5,08S, 95B 70
Losses incurred. ........ 1923, 288 80
NEVADA BUSINESS :
Risks written ............S 9S9,537 90
Premiums received ....... .1l,377 3g
Losses paid 1856 o.
Losses incurred. ......... 1884 OF
Resident Agent: w. T. Smith q C
Elko, Nevada.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1913-02-17

"FInds Tongues In Trees
A man writes well only what he has
0 0 or suffered.-De Goncourt
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1913-05-02
Lockhart News.

Rev. j. l.. Hodges, of Kelton filled
his regular appointment at the Bap-
tlst church Sunday.
Misses Iona and Alma Carter Wis
tied friends and relatives here this
week.
Mr.. W.. H. Walker spent few days
cut of town this week.
Mr.. Leon Meadow, of Meadow vis-
tied in town Friday.
Mr.. G. T. Anderson, of Spartan
burg was a business visitor in town
today.
Mrs. N. R. Hill, of Tucapau is Wis
iting relatives here.
Mr.. Davis Broom, of Boiling
Springs, is home for vacation.
Mrs. Roscoe Lackie, of Gaffney is
visiting friends and relatives here.
Miss Macie JGoode, of Boiling
Springs is home for the summer va
cation.
Mr.. v. E. N. Goode visited Spar
tanburg last week.
Mrs. o. J. Meyers and Mrs. L. H.
Hallman visited Jonesville Saturday.
Mr.. Bob Brawley was in town to-
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. C.. r. Meng was cal
led to the bedside of the formers
mother Saturday.
Mr.. Vernon Fitzgerald has return
ed after brief visit to Gaffney.
Mr.. T. /. Barber is on the sick list
at this writing.
Mrs. M. A. Carter is right sick at
this writing.
Miss Ammis Hope spent the week
end with her parents, DR.. and Mrs.
". d. Hope.
Mr.. L. C. Collins, of Greenville,
spent Sunday here.
Misses Lillis Inman and Lille Col
Inns shopped in Jonesville and Union
Saturday. Sunshine.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1913-05-02
Two men ARE KILLED
IN BATTLE WITH NEGRO
Who ASSAULTED WOMAN

Hampton, S. c., April 3O.-Two
prominent Hampton county white
men were killed and several wounded
in a pitched battle this afternoon and
tonight with Richard Henry Austin, a
negro accused of attempting to Grim
inally assault white woman at Luz
ray, S. c., today. The dead are:
Frank Bowers, Hampton county
planter.
Magistrate F. H. Edenfield, of AL
lendale.
The wounded are: DR.. S. C. Moore,
fatally injured; George Hanna, Nc
Teer Bowers and an unidentified white
man. Hanna, DR.. Moore and the I'M
known man are probably fatally in
jured.
Negro Well Armed.
Austin is alleged to have gone to
the home of well known citizen of
Luray and attempted an assault up
on a young woman about a O'Clock
this afternoon. Cries of his intended
victim are said to have attracted pas
sersby. The negro escaped and
sought refuse in thick woods. He
was armed with shotgun, a bag
filled with shells, large revolver and
a belt filled with cartridges.
When the pursurers approached the
negro in the woods he penetrated
further to a little bay nearly entire
ly surrounded by heavy underground.
An attempt was made to follow by
the white men and the negro opened
fire. In the first exchange of shots
j. Frank Bowers was killed. DR..
Moore fatally wounded and George
Hanna was shot in the back.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1913-05-02
NOT PAINT.

The worst mistake in painting is
not putting-off. That costs about 10
per cent; you keep your money year
and pay 10 per cent for it.
Paint would have to come down 25
per cent to make 10 per cent on the
job, for wages do not go down.
The worst mistake is "cheap" paint.
1t costs from SO percent to 100, first
cost, and another in wear.
What liar "cheap" is! "Put-off'
is bad enough; "cheap" is ten times
worse.
HUMPHREYS HARDWARE co.
Collc ~