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Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1913-02-27
EXPECT BIG DARK FRUIT
CROP.

Springfield, Mo-, Feb. 22.-Fol.
lowing a period of excessive
warmth, the temperature dropped
to &c degrees tonight, with a
freezing temperature predicted
before morning. Prominent fruit
growers here today examined
their orchards and report that the
buds have not developed sufi'
GENTLY to be damaged by freezing
weather and it is confidently as.
serted the largest fruit crop ever
known in the Ozark region is as.
sured.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1913-02-27

j. L. Seal of Mansfield, Mo
missionary of Wright County AS
ISOLATION, has closed a meeting
with Point Grove church with
eleven additions. He goes next to
Friendship chureh.-Word and
Way. .
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1913-02-27
the HIKE

Boys, don't forget that Saturday,
March /. is the day for the Mans,
feld-Hartville hikes. Hike.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1913-12-15
GRIM EVIDENCE OF
FOREST BATTLE

With their horns interlocked so
that it was impossible to extricate
them, hunters at Priest lake came
upon two bucks on John Malcom's
place which had battled for suprem-
acy in the forest. Ole of the bucks
had already expired but the other
was still alive till shot by the hunt
crs. One buck had fourteen points
on his antlers and the other had
ten. After dispatrhing the deer
various persons have attempted to
force the antlers apart but have
been unsuccessful. The heads will
be mounted in their deadly en-
brace. -News-Miner
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1913-12-15
POSTAL SAVINGS GROWTH

AS a factor in the encouragement
of thrift, the postal saving system
is not to he despised. During the
last fiscal year the number of de-
positors had increased from 243,80l
to 331 900, while the deposits had
increased from $50, 237 ,Oa4, to $685.
818,870. Thus the average denosit
has increased from $83 to $lO2, in
dicating that in considerable
ur'ber of cases the depositors have
continued their use of the postal
savings system, while large num-
Der of new patrons of the system
have appreciated its advantages.
At its present rate of growth the
system will suon becume an import
ant factor in the national finances.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1913-12-15
Home-Madh silver Polish.

Some Of the bought silver polishes
are very destructive. A harmless and
effective homemade preparation con-
sists of half a pound Of whiting sifted
into a bowl, to which are added two
ounces of spirits Of turpentine, one
ounce of spirits Of wine, half an ounce
of spirits Of camphor, with one Table
spoonful Of household ammonia. Mix
the ingredients thoroughly and bottle.
In polishing apply literally to the sill
yer with soft cloth or brush and
then allow it to dry, after which rub
off with soft cloth and polish with
channels.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1913-12-15

according to the Sartorial Art
Journal will be no higher than 5
cents and even that figure can be
lessened. The coat can be folded
up to fl in an ordinary envelope
and is particularly adapted to being
carried in hand bags.
The. coats can be made of oiled
paper or parafin vellum parchment
paper which gives the appearance
Of sickness at a short distance. The
original idea was for the coats to
be worn once but after a trial it
was demonstrated that they could
be utilized successfully two or three
times. The coats are reinforced
where the buttons are sewed on,
and also where the buttonholes are
cut. There are only two seams,
both running underneath the arms
and down the sides. These seams
are cemented by ordinary glue.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1913-12-15
BAPTIST CHURCH DEDICATION

The dedication service at the
Baptist church yesterday was very
interesting. DR.. Petty. secretary
of he Home Mission Board, deliv-
cred an able address. after which
he called for pledges tn meet the
Indebtedness on the building. The
church cost $4,000 in round num-
hers, $500 Of which was provided
for. He succeeded in getting
pledges of $20O5 in a very short
time. The formal dedication exer-
cises were then postponed to the
evening service when the remain
der of the $4,000 was pledged and
the church was dedicated.
The now church stands in a
slightly place in the northern edge
Of town and is a credit to those
whose energy and faith in the future
made it possible.
Hr. Petty having succeeded in
his work left last night for his
home in Los Angeles. Gel. Those
who heard him yesterday will be
pleased to hear him again.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1913-12-15
FOR INSTANCE

Senator Gallinger, the Republican
leader, said ID nationwide primary
would give the rich man an ad.
vantage over the poor man" and
"Take bribery easier than at pres
ent. - washington dispatch.
The way in which the Progress
sives bought up a ma nrity of a
hundred thousand for Roosevelt in
the Illinois primaries, and the un-
sullied and idealistic methods used
by Taft leaders to get the negro
delegates. from the southern states
are brilliant illustrations of the
senator's reasoning. Kansas City
Times.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1913-12-15
MAKING WAR NICER

A woman who hopes to make
warfare more pleasant has invent
ed a powder, the explosion Of
which produces stupefaction. The
claim is made that the gas gener
ated by the impact of one bomb
will throw several hundred men
into deep sleep lasting for hours.
The military authorities of Ger
many are giving the invention con-
sideration, so it must be worth
something. If the use of this pow
der is adopted battles Of the future
will become slumber contests. Sol
diers will go to sleep and will wake
up and find themselves held by the
enemy. There will be more good
feeling generally than there is at
present in warfare. But it is safe
safe to predict that it will be some
time before the sleep spreading
bomb is IN use in Mexico. Elk
change.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1913-12-15
Laruest lee caM.


. The largest leo cave In the world
IL In the Dachstein mountains Of Aus
;tria. It II one Of q group Of Erotto0s
discovered not very long ago and not
yet thoroughly explored. The foe
cave, because Of its unique character,
has, however, been given moro at
.tention than the others. This latter
is $500 feet long and there are some
enormous and otherwise remarkable
Ice formations. It is q rare occasion,
indeed, when ice Is not making In
this cave and a cessation takes place
only when prolonged spell Of warm
rain penetrates into these depths,
when the ice shows q slight tendency
to melt The cave consists Of one
great hall with Icy walls and Toe dome
covered with grotesQue forms. One
Of these halls, for instance, known az
Parsival Dome, is 396 feet in length,
231 feet in width and 116 feet In
height, which is notable for the re-
markable formations, but the largest
hall is known as King Arthur's Dome,
which is $50 feet long, $50 feet wide
and 100 feet high. There IN an un.
foreground river of ice passing through
the cave and at its foot IL q lake
Some rocks found In the river bear
Indications Of having been brought
down to these depths from the Cent
raj Alps.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1913-12-15
INDIAN COMMITS SUICIDE

An Indian who was known by the
name of Johnny Reymers, commit
ted suicide last Sunday night at the
Piute camp south of Bridge street
in Yerington. He took a sure and
speedy route, using All. old shotgun,
placing the muzzle against his
breast and pulling the trigger with
his toe, having taken off his shoe
for this purpose. The charge of
shot ranged upward and blew a
horrible hole in the mans body
causing instant death. The Indian
had been working for Henry Sling
erland for some time and was a
hard drinker at all times when he
could get whiskey. Sunday he and
some other Indians had been on a
spree and on the evening Of that
da2 Reymers concluded that it was
about his time to shuttle off and he
did so in the abore-described man
ner. Times.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1913-12-15
Raising Sheep Without Water.

Grazing sheep on a range entirely
destitute of water is recent fnnova
tion, due to the increasing demand for
forage and the efforts OF the forest
officers to find a place on the forest
ranges for all the stock that can safely
be admitted. The area on the Nebo
national forest, in Utah, which has
now proved disable by sheep Is high
and rocky, a portion of it being above
timber line, and 1t has neither springs
nor streams Of sufficient size or acces-
sibility to be used for stock watering
purposes. The grazing season lasts
from June 10 to October 81, srd during
this period Of four and half months
the animals do not get drink.-The
Argonaut.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1913-12-15
GROWTH or POSTAL SERVICE

The first regular postal service
between two American cities was
established PAL years ago, Deem
Der 10, 1912, when the government
Of New York inaugurated a regular
monthly post to Boston. Some
thirty-three years before that a
postoffice had been opened in Bos-
ton at the house of Richard Fair
banks, ~"for all letters which are
brought from beyond the seas or
are to be sent thither."
In 1867 the Virginia assembly
provided for the rapid transmits
sion" Of official communications
from plantation to plantation on
penalty of one hogsbead of tobacco
for each default. Four years
after the establishm of the New
YorK-Boston monthly mail, the
colonial court Of Massachusetts
founded an official postoffice in Bos.
ton, with John Hayward es post
master.
The first parliamentary act for
the establishment of a postal sys-
TEN in the English-American col
onies was passed in 1892, and
royal patent was granted to Thomas
Nealc, who was authorized to trans
port letters at such rates "ss the
planters should agree to give"
Neale began operations in Virginia,
and the other colonies soon joined
in the movement, although the sys-
TEN was very imperfect.
The English postal system was
extended to the colonies 10 ITO.
The rate on a single letter from
London to New York was one shill-
ing, and four pence, or eight cents,
was charged for each sixty miles
from New York.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1913-12-15
ely DEFEATED ELKO

The basket ball game at the Opera
House Saturday night resulted in
a decided victory for the Ely team,
the score standing 80 to 6. The
first half of the game stood ii to
6 in favor of Ely and the second
half added 10 more to the score
while Elko failed to increase it's
score. The boys fought hard but
they could not overcome the i'd
vantage the Ely team had in the
size and weight of it's players. Our
boys we're plucky to the end and
did their hest.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1913-12-15
URANIUM FOUND
IN CHURCHILL COUNTY

c. H. Kayser, an old prospectOr
who is stopping at the Grand and
compelled TO walk with the aid of
couple Of canes, left sample Of
uranium ore at this Office which he
took from a claim he has in
Churchill county, located between
Fairview aud Wonder, says Tie
Fallon Eagle.
He says the discovery was made
only month or so.agG, but that he
has had the mineral tested and
knows it is rich. The quantity,
however, is the question. 1t runs
in pockets instead of in ledge
and to the man whose only capital
is his labor, there are grave diff
culties in developing the find. 1t is
the faithful old prospector who
ever sees the rainbow CT promise
encircling his location that we must
look to for the uncovering of the
hidden treasure which abounds in
the hills Of Nevada. We hope Mr..
Kayser may rAgain his health and
develop a fortune in his unranium
discovery.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1913-12-15
FOUND A SKELETON

Yesterday afternoon while Dave
Dewar and Dave Cormie, boys
about l2yearRof age. were walking
down draw from the foothills,
about 3 miles east of town on the
southside of the river they saw what
they thought was white rock
sticking out of the bank. One of
them hit it."ith rock and the boys
then saw that the white stone was
human skull. They also sav a
bone sticking out of the bank.
They reported the find to Sheriff
Harris and he sent them to Coroner
Castle. This forenoon the coroner
and Joe Taber were piloted to the
place by the boys. They found the
skull and after digging around in
the bank they found the ribs and
backbone of a human skeletun.
They brought the skull to DR..
West who examined it. He was not
sure il was the skull of an Indian
and advised that the matter be
further investigated.
Coroner Castle when seen this
afternoon was quite positive that
tho chill ,uoc fbok &c -, J.l:oz
and that it had lain there 10 or
perhaps 20 years. There was no.
thing found to suggest foul play ex-
cept fracture of the skull not
made by the boys when they hit it
with the rock. So far as Coroner
Castl" could see there was nothing
to justify an inquest.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1913-12-15
BARBARA FRIETCHIE

The true story Of what. happened
in Frederick when "up the street
came the rebel tread" has been
told in part by James L. Parsons,
now Washington contractor who
was member of Jackson's Third
Brigade that marched past the
Frietchie house on "the cool Sep
TENDER morn Others have added
corroborative details. and Miss
Caroline Ebert, a niece Of Barbara
Frietchie, long treasured the story
the old lady told her.
1t seems that Stonewall Jackson
attended service in the Old Re-
formed church on the morn;n. of
the day Barbara waved the flag.
He went to sleep from sheer fatigue
and did not hear the Rev. Daniel
Zacharias, who, unaware that he
reposed in rear pew, gave out
tho hymn, THE Stoutest Rebel
Must Resign"
Barbara Frietchie's own story,
was told to Miss Caroline Ebert
afterward Mrs. Winebrenner, few
days after the Confederate column
passed through Frederick, was not
published until 1910. She died
last July at the age Of Is. Accord
ing to her recital Granny Frietchie
got out her flag to welcome Union
soldiers when little girl ran to the
house to tell her they we're coming
up the street. She waved the flag
from her porch, but the marching
men were in gray. Granny, give
me yonr flag" said mounted
officer with kindly tact. you
can't have it," said old Barbara
Frietchie telling the story, land
then | saw they we're Confederate
soldiers, but l kept on waving"
The officer again spoke: Granny,
give me your flag and I'll stick it
in my horses head" One of his
men shouted: Shoot her damned
head off" To him the officer said
sternly: IF you hurt Il hair of her
head I'll shoot you like a dog. Go
on. Granny, wave your flag as much
as you please" 1t is a pity the
name IF the cavalier is not known,
but it vas not Stone wall jackson
In three months Barbara Frietchie
was dead. at the age of SO. II this
account is compared with the Whit.
tier legend it will be found that the
verses owe much of their beauty
and kindly sentiment to the misin.
formation supplied the poet, but
who can doubt that his lines will
endure long after the brave old
lady's story as she told it to Caro-.
line Ebert, her niece.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1913-12-15
BULLION NEWS

hr. Davis, the Manager of the
|Vada Bunker Hill Mining Co., re-
ned from Bulllnn Saturday ev-
ing. He took Mr.. Niles out to
|rt work on the Tripoli Mine
pm which Mr.. Rountree of San
AnciSco has a lease from the
hpany.
fr. Daugherty informed Mr..
|Nls that he had just completed
Survey of the Kerr & Peterson
pc on the Co.'S Key Claim and
It the ore body had been opened
IN the surfa ,e to depth of $50
L by sinking and by driving the
Rnel to cut the ore; that in No.
Rlnnel the ore body was 81 feet
Pc and extended as far as tunnel
: been driven some 81 feet aleng
vein and the face is still in
That they had 1000 tons of
Ssady to send to railroad and
= three men can break down rs
81 per day and that it was only
Position of transportation.
lessrs. Miller & Horn who have
contract to haul this ore state
8 by end Of this week, they can
n out carload Of 30 tons every
The roads are in good condi-
TO BullisR but the snow is
p from oiBseamp of Highland on
70 the lease workings.
he Co.'S main tunnel is now in
h 200 feet and the Co. has let
tract to drive it another 100
!. AS seams of iron and carbon
ore now show in the tunnel face
! expected to develop an ore
y in il at any time.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1913-12-15
Boat Train In Speeding.

A man beat a train in a recent race
between the two from Groom to Kur-
seong, India-a distance Of 15h miles.
The victor, private named Graham,
OF the Argylls, beat tho train by two
minutes The distance was covered in
one hour and thirty minutes by con-
tinuous running. Graham walked two
days before from Ghoom to Kurseong
and back, 81 miles in six and one
fourth hours.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1913-12-15
CoaIn To Ne,.snantIa-

, Even though crude oil and gasoline
are being largely substituted for coal
as source of power in Seward PENN
sula, Alaska, 14,405 tons of coal were
imported in 1912. In spite of Alaska's
great coal resources, not over 200 tons
were mined in the entire territory in
1912. Alaska is sadly in need Of q
statute allowing her to mine her own
coal, under adequate terms.-From the
United States Geological Bulletin.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1913-12-15
Buttons Deliberately Came OH,

Harry, age four. wac investigating
mothers sewing basket while she was
busy. Mother told him not to take
the buttons off the card, as they would
be lost. The little boy continued to
play with them, however, and some
of the buttons came eff the card
Harry, l told you not to take the
buttons off the card. Now you have
disobeyed me- "But, mother" said
Harry, 81 didn't take 'em Off They list
thelibertly came off"
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1913-12-15
ENCAMPMENT OFFICERS

Following are the officers of Elko
Encampment, No. 9, for the ensu-
ing year:
w. G. Wilson, C. P; H. U. Castle,
b. p; T. j. Critchley, S. W.; N.
P. Nelson, J.. W.; E. R. Keyser.
Scribe; A. w. Hesson, Treas.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1913-12-15
SALMAGUNDI.

Hawkes. Genuine Cut Glass for
ristmas Gifts at Winterfhantel's
yelry Store. Advt.
Complete line of Christmas Jew
v and NJ (lties by Dec. Is al
later nantePs Jewlery Store. Advt
EMr. G. w. Hunt, representing
Utah Fuel company is. looking
ter his company's interests in
Iso. ....
Admiral Fletcher has wired from
mpico that the rebels failed to
pture that city. The Mexican
ubnats drove the rebels out of
hge of their guns.
another carload of Bullion ore
ii be shipped tonight. 1t won't
long before cars loaded with
llion ore will leave Elko for the
elter every day.
Dr. Mcdowell has returned from
uthern California. We regret
learn that his health did not i'm
owe while away. He is glad to
ba X to Nevada, where there's
fogs AID chilly damp winds.
According to latest reports, Lo-
b, the bandit, is still in the Utah.
lex mine and an effort will be
de to starve him out. He is
opposed to be in the Andy level
the mine. No trace of him has
en found on the lower levels of
mine.
Fhe Reno Journal says that no
pe is held out for the recovery
Bishop Robinson. The physicians
Attendance besides admitting
worst have said he may die
thin month and at all events
death from his present illness
but question Of time.
Fhe Mayer Hotel is rapidly near
B completion. Contractor Srhrav-
informed US this morning that
less something unforeseen occurs
would have the building complet-
and ready to turn over by Dec.
III, TIE date for the completion
his contract.
authorities in the drug business
innate thu lumber of suda foun-
hs in use in the United States at
less than 5000 and they are
d to represent an Investment of
100000. The annual receipts
these supplies of soft drinks may
al $5O.OOO,OO0.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1913-12-15
Curse Of LUXURY.

The most judicious historians, the
most learned philosophers, and the
profoundest politicians, all lay 1t down
as acertain indispensable maxim, that
wherever luxury prevails. it never
fails to destroy the most flourishins
states and Kingdoms; and the expert.
ence of all ages, and all nations, does
but too clearly demonstrate the truth
Of this maxim.-Charles Rollin.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1913-12-15
DAUGHTER Was Curious.

Invited out to dinner, mother stood
before the mirror, and, having made
her yellow locks a trife yellower, she
proceeded to apply the pencil to her
eyebrows. The little daughter stood
by and wondered. Finally she asked:
Mother, what are you writing on
your face for?"
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1913-12-15
RAIN GOATS At TEN CENTS

A man in Illinois has invented
a process to produce and market
d rain coat that can be retailed
from 10 cents up. The coats are
made il the regulation slip.on style
from an integral piece of water
proof paper. Their production cost
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1913-12-15
Serloua.

"What's the matter, old MANI" T
told my wife joke to keep her quiet
while buttoning up her dress and she
went and laughed and tore them all
out again."
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1913-12-15
When Mendinn Umbrellas.

Take small piece of black stick
Ing plaster and soak it until 1t is
quite soft; place 1t carefully under the
hole inside and let 1t dry. This Ia bet
ter than darning, as 1t closes the hole
neater without stitching.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1913-12-15
Either Way Would Do

1T would be nice IL everything one
touched turned to gold, wouldn't TT"
asked the dreamer. Eyes; or IL every
one one touched turned over gold"
suggested the deadbeat.-Buffalo TX
press.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1913-10-30
The -
Scrap Book
Linn to Get Out.

A Scottish gentleman paying visit
to London was taken by his nephew to
a service In st. PauPs cathedral. He
had no acquaintance whatever with
the liturgy Of the Church Of England.
He picked up prayer book and be
came very much interested, but as be
turned over the leaves his face be-
came clouded with a look of intense
anxiety. He placed the prayer book
carefully down. looked cautiously
around, picked up his hat and crept
stealthily to the door. His nephew
followed him and said:
"Are you i'll, uncle? What is the
matter?"
The uncle replied: mo. But it is
enough to make any man Ill to see the
number of collections made in this
kirk
"Collectionsr said the nephew, in
surprise. IF there is any at all, there
certainly won't be more than one"
"Well," said the uncle, they should
mo- mark so many In the book. There's
naething but collect and bits of
prayer then collect and more prayers,
and collect again. And says l to my
sell, IF bide here until all these col
lections are ta'en, I'll mo- have baw-
bee in ma pocketp
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1913-10-30
Genius In a Dilemma.

Mr.. George Bernard Shaw told this
story at a dinner recently.
He and a party of English people
were dining together at restaurant
In Milan. The waiter knew no Ian
guage but his own native Italian, and
when the moment came TO pay and
rush for the train they were unable to
make him understand that they did
not want all the dinners put on one
BILL but that each man was to pay for
his own.
Mr.. Shaw's friends insisted that he
must know some Italian, so Mr.. Shaw
racked his memory for some chips Of
the language, but in vain. Mr. Shaw,
of course. is keenly interested in music
and especially in opera, and all OF a
sudden a line from 1.-THE Huguenots"
flashed to his brain, "Ognuno per Sc;
per tutd II ciel." c'Every man for
himself and heaven for all.D
II detained the line with trium-
plant success" Mr.. Shaw said. "The
army of walters were doubled up with
laughter, my friends applauded wildly,
and my fame as an Italian scholar has
been on the increase ever since"