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Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1914-04-22
KUNz ACCEPTS FEDERAL PLUM

John F. Kunz, former deputy
district attorney Of Esmeralda
county and a prominent leader of
the democratic party of Nevada,
this afternoon received from C. A.
Prouty, director of the interstate
commerce commission at Washing
ton a telegram inquiring whether
or not he would accept All appoint
ment as land attorney for the Paci-
fc district Of the commission, with
headquarters in San Francisco. Mr..
,Kunz wired Mr.. Prouty ~his.accept-
ance Of the offer.
Mr.. Kunz yesterday received
from Joseph ". Folk, counsellor of
the commission, with headquarters
in Washington, a similar telegram.
He replied, asking that Mr.. Folk
supply him with information us to
the duties Of the preferred posi-.
tion. According to information
received locally, the tender OF the
appointment to Mr.. Kunz is the re.
suit of a recommendation made by
United States Senator's Newlands
and Pittman in recognition of hi,
services for the democratic party
- Goldfield Tribune.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1914-04-22
Beware.f oiatne.ts Fer cahnA
That Coataia Mercury

as mercury will surely destroy the
sense of smell and completely de-
range the whole system when en-
tering through the mucous surfaces.
Such articles should never be used
except on prescriptions from reput-
able physicians, as the damage they
will do is ten fold to the good you
can possibly derive from them.
Halls Catarrh Cure, manufactured
by F. j. Cheney Co., Toledo, O.,
contains no mercury, and is taken
internally acting directly upon the
blood and mucous surfaces of the
system. In buying Halls Catarrh
Cure be sure you get the genuine.
1t is taken internally and made in
Toldeo, Ohio, by F. J. Cheney &
Co.
Testimonials sent free.
Sold by all druggists, IS cents.
Take Halls family Pills for con-
stipation.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1914-04-22
CREST OF THE SIERRA

Mount Whitney the highest point
in the United States, IL not an
isolated mountain peak like Mount
Shasta or Mount Rainier but is the
loftiest point in the great Califor.
mia crest or enormous sawtooth
ridge of the Sierra Nevada, includ-
ing many emiDences almost as high,
Mount Whitney is ID, 50l feet above
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1914-04-22
Must ae Left un.ouohad.

The Treasure of the Lowly" Is the
supreme undiscovered treasure, that
Is why Maeterlinck writes of It with
a golden pen. Bring the !tawel into
the market, let the lapidary take it
from Its mysterious matrix and cut It
with his remorseless tools, at II into
a kings crown, a lady's ring or the
cover Of a silver box and somehow.
the wonder yanishes. The crowd may
stare, but no n goes into raptures
any more-Indian Messenger.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1914-04-22
WAR NEWS

Reno, New, April 20.
Independent, Elko, New.
The fighting at Vera Cruz ceasfd
today after a night and day of re-
sistance. The city is now in control
Of the local officials, acting in Coz
operation will. the Americans at
the request Of Consul Canada who
sent notes to the civilians.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1914-04-22

tenee Of Admirsl Badger, con-.
mander Of the Atlanic feet as he
sailed out of Hampton Roads for
Mexico. I'VE do not know what
We will be called on to 10 do but
we T ready there is a lesson for
the nation.
TIL. fact that the fleet is not
likely to be called upon to do anv-
thing more dangerous than patrol
the Mexican coast does not in the
slightest degree diminish the value
OF the declaration. It is simply
another of the plain statements Of
the ever ready condition of the
American navy. As se,retary of
the navy Daniels said it is another
declaration to be added to the
splendid words of the American
naval heroes"
It would have been made if the
fleet had been ordered to meet q
powerful foe. 1t reflects not only
on the high patriotism of the Amer
lean sailor, but the state of abso-
lutte preparedness of the fleet.
Ready for any kind of service in
any part of the world. that is the
condition of the American navy.
Ready for any emergency and equal
to any danger, that is the condi-
ton of the American sailor. The
sailor leaves port with sealed or
ders, bound he knows not where,
to do he knows not what. 1t makes
little difference. Whatever the duty
he is ready. and always he gives a
good account of himself.
Sixteen years ago Admiral Dewey
sailed from Hongkong simply I'm
der orders to find the Spanish fleet
and destroy it. On a moonless
night he sailed into Manila bay
under frowning Corregidor, daring
possible mines and with small un-
armored ships penetrated the
enemy's stronghold where lay q
fleet of greater strength than his
own backed III by the modern guns
of the land batteries.
History tells the result. The
fleet Of Spaia was found and de-
stroyed by a fleet Of unarmored
cruisers and obsolete gunboats.
The spirit of Dewey when he sail
ed into a hostile harbor seeking the
feet of the enemy is the spirit of
Badger.
There is in the words of the adj
miral a less IN in patriotism and
high courage. 1t would be we'll if
every American school boy could
carry that lesson in his heart, if he
could learn tn say eve do not
know what WE will be called upon
to do, but we are ready."-Sacra-
mento Union.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1914-04-22
Em:tions Expressed bal oaneIna.

In the Vedas of the Hindus, some
u which date back 5000 years before
thirst. there is steady reference to
iarcips as an expression of triumph,
Horih'p, and even the deepest grief.
1t is the same In the Zendavestas Of
The Persians. Dancing with cymbals
md tambourines, with bells tied to
:heir ankles and wrists OF around
their waists, was an art that the
o~rtestcsse1 in the temples must un-
ierstand.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1914-04-22
Had No uaa for Watnr.

Robert Browning's father did not
believe in drinking undiluted water.
Browning used to tell a story Of his
'ather's Indignation when he once
asked him for q glass of water. WA
Ter, Roberti" he exclaimed. For
washing purposes, I believe. It is often
employed, and for navigable canals 1
ldmit 1t to be indispensable, but for
Thinking, Robert, God never intended
it."
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1914-04-22

a..
a ~ liquors. while the men were
served with an allowance Of RroR
every day. with a little gun pow
der in it on the eve Of battle. Drink
ing bouts between the officers of
different ships we're common in the
old days and the shouts were long
and loud on the part Of those who
still maintained their equilibrium,
as one of the jolly old sea dogs slid
under the table, vanquished.
The e novels used to be full
OF such incidents overdrawn no
doubf. but still containing the ele-
meets of truth. There is a delight
full pen picture in one of these old
romances relating to how the SER
wants Of the off ,ers of a certain
Warshlp who had been invited
aboard another vessel for dinner
waited with whcelbarrows for the
summons they knew was sure to
come, and how as each officer fell
by the wayside he wss wheeled to
his quarters to recover from the
effect Of his libations and swallow
his chagrin over the fact that
his capacity was not so great by q
bottle or two as that of some of the
other officers. He did not worry
over the fact that he had been
drunk.
The old order of things have
passed away with the wooden ships.
The buisterous red-faced captain
has given place to the quiet unob-
trusive gentleman. who plans sea
fights on a scientific basis and with
mathematical precision. The me-
chanism of his vessel is so intricate
and wonderful that he must be
sure he is right before going
ahead and cannot take the risks as
sumed by the sea fighter, of long
ago. Vessels are not lsshed together
in, battle and boarding parties, cut
lass in hand, sent over the rail,
in these days of dreadnoughts.
Miles separate the combatants,
and a Gle r brain and steady nerve
are required rather than a fierce
desire to indulge in combat with
sword or pike.
The grog of the sailors was cut
off long ago for the good of the
service and now Secretary Daniels,
on eco mcndation of the surgeon
general has issued an order pro-
hibiting the use of alcoholic liq-
uors, "on hoard any naval vessel,
or within any navy yard or station"
within the jurisdiction of the navy
department and holding command
ing officers directly responsible for
the enforcement of the order. The
hardship will not be very great for
the naval Offices of today have been
brought up in a far different school
from that of their predecessors and
the too free use of the flowing
bowl has been frewned upon for
years. while court-martinl has fol-
lowed drunkenness. Salt Lake Tri-
buoe.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1914-04-22

.Jailer McMullen has l8 prison.
r to look after. All are serving
sentences for petty uffenses.
For sale or exchange-A seven
passenger touring car. Inquire
Ms. E. Wallace, Cor Oak and 7th
LAdvt.
There will be a speeial business
meeting of Ivy Reheksh lodge on
Friday evening. A full attendance
is requested.
Theodore Harte, travelling
freight and passenger agent Of thu
Western Pacific is in town looking
after business for his Company.
FOR SALE CHEAP "A corner
building lot. Fine location, some
improvements. Inquire of C. l..
Bonham, Cor. Oak and 7th St.
AdVt.
Postmaster Doughty sent $500
pounds Of parcel post matter to
Tuscarora this morning and there
is more in the Office for the old
camp.
j. M. Walling came down from
Wells yesterday RS a witness in the
land contest case before the regist-
er. and receiver of the U. S. Land
office.
Mrs. Anna Il. Wardin, Grand
matron Order of Eastern Star is
at the Mayer and will make an
official visit to the local Chapter
tonight.
Charley Moody is in today from
the Lynn district with a phial on
Ataining ID or Is ounces of fine gold,
worth about S275 the result of 70
days work. He had one nugget
worth several dollars. The yellow
particles look good.
Engineer Thomas Haigh aud sur
veying party arrived Saturday from
Reno and will be engaged in gov
ernms.t survey work in this cum
ty for several months. Their first
work will be in Grass valley, and
when It is finished they will move
to Paradise valley Humboldt
stss
The report that O'Shaughnessy,
the American representative at
Mexiro City, had been murdered is
not true, according to latest re-
ports. The report was probably
the work of some one who wanted
to create a feeling against tie
Mexican people.
Bill Pappas, the Greek who slash
ed Lillian Russell of the restricted
district, and left her crippled for
cite was found guilty us charged in
the indictment by a Jury in the dis
trict court. The case had occupied
two days in hearing without elicit
ing any new testimony and scar ely
sny attempt was made to condone
the offense or to establish an alibi
beyond the mere statement uf the
accused that he was not at the
house at the time of the occur
ence. Bonanza.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1914-04-22
Averso to Foreign Lanquaqes.

Victor Hugo found the knowledge of
foreign languages q dangerous posses
sion for an author. II have long
since regretted my folly in learning
Spanish" he confessed to Henri
Rochefort. "If you want to retain q
perfect mastery Of your native tongue
avoid any acquaintance with other
languages"
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1914-04-22
Eavp, Mosner of Literature.

Egypt was the mother of literature.
and the Scribe" could attain to great
ness second only to the king. Novels,
poems. and history have been deci-
phered on the imperishable monu-
ments Of granite and in remains Of
papyri, together with lists Of the
authors.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1914-04-22
UnIvsrnaJ Goat

After all, the most complainant Of
individuals 10 the taxpayer. He will
roar like a lion at an increase OF o
fraction Of a cent In the tax rate, yet
fawn like q kicked cur before q iegis-
lature that shovels his good money
into the sea. SO the legislature should
worry.-Baltimore American.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1914-04-22
TEMPERANCE IN The NAVY

/ One by on, the old traditions
end customs of the navy are fall.
ling into disuse. Time was when
the captain and officers Of a manic
war weie proud Of their capacity
to stow away any and all kinds of
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1914-04-22
GRADED An HIant,

Harold had discovered a new play
mate In a boy sho had recently moved
into the neighborhood. what sort OF
a boy is this Johnnie you talk 30
much aboutf" asked the careful moth
"oh. he's not an angoi--that ipn't
his specialty-but he's all right" re-
piled Harold.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1914-04-22
Definition.

What can you tell me about the
spinal column, Adolt?" The spinal
column is a wavy line. My head sits
on one end, and I sit on the other."-
Simplicissimus (Munch).
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1914-04-22
Hint From Hubby.

Mrs. Blow!tt with newspaper) -
John. what does 'wanderlust' mean?"
;Ier lIushand-"lt's an ailDient my
collars are afflicted with"
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1914-04-22
Polks nuralar.

Burglar (holding Jewel case and
speaking to householder crouohed
terriledly In bed)-"sorry 20 trouble
yer, mum, but would yer mind helping
me choose n present for tho missusf
IT'S her birthday tomorrow."--Puck.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1914-04-22
READY FOR ANY DUTY

In the single epigramatic SEN
The Delta independent., 1914-01-30

business have bowed to public opinion
place the great organizations which
they control within the law. The
vital fact is that we have changed
from the policy of Capitalization
created largely under the Hartman
regime, to a policy of decentraliza-
tion. The effect will be beneficial
in at least one respect, inasmuch as
it will discourage public hostility to
great corporations, and so deprive
professional agitators of much of
their political ammunition. On the
other hand, this reversed movement
is somewhat disturbing to the holders
of such securities for the time being,
for the reason that the consequences
of this decentralizing policy are far
reaching and may temporarily affect
the relative standing or value of some
of the securities directly concerned,
but these readjustments will unques-
tionably increase the activity in the
stock market and finally be benefi-
cial to the general situation"
The Delta independent., 1914-01-30
OLD PIONEER ORCHARDS
NEED A FERTILIZER

Some of our growers are beginning
to realize that the old pioneer orch
ards need some form of fertilizer and
if they are reading eastern farm jour
mails they make the mistake of consid-
ering the commercial fertilizers which
are such a great joke in this country
and the use of which would probably
prove discouraging under our soil con-
ditions. Many fail to realize that COM
paratively few commercial fertilizers
are soluble in water. They must be
decomposed by other elements in
the soil should be abundantly
supplied with decaying organic matter.
Soils of the arid regions are very de-
ficient in the vegetable matter, and
until it is supplied applications of
commercial fertilizers can not be ex-
pected to give satisfactory or profit
able returns. Not only this, but our
western soils contain an abundance Of
mineral matter and if supplied with
organic matter to aid in dissolving
the minerals will become abundantly
leTIIs- GTo"eIs Will sooA SoAHe ~
the plan of sowing crops in the or
chard in late summer to be turned
under the following winter. This in
corporation of organic matter will not
only enhance the fertility of the soil,
but render the heavy soils more fri
able and increase the water holding
capacity of some of our sandy mesa
lands.-Field and Farm.
The Delta independent., 1914-01-30

on the 21st day of February, A. D.
1914. at the hour of 1000 O'Clock
in the forenoon, at the south front
door of the county court house, situ-
ated in the City of Delta, County Of
Delta and State of Colorado, offer for
sale at public auction and sell to the
highest and best bidder for cash the
following described premises and all
interest which the said C. w. Criswell
and May B. Linkletter had in and to
the said premises on the third of
January, 1918. or now have In said
land or premises, to-wit, lots 23 and
"a, of Block Plat &c" City of Delta,
Colorado, which premises will be sold
to make the sum of s10S.30, and for
costs of suit and for accruing costs.
C. C. SAMPSON, Sheriff.
The Delta independent., 1914-01-30
Foreclosure Sale.

Whereas, under and by virtue q a
certain foreclosure decree and order
of sale made on the 22d day of Decem.
Der. 1918, by the Hon. w. S. Morris,
judge OF the district court OF and for
Teller county. in the state OF Colorado,
In certain action in which w. p.
Wilson is plaintiff and Ada NJ. Young
and another are defendants, l am
commanded to sell at public auc'
tion the following described property
In Delta county, Colorado. to-wit: An
undivided one-half interest In tract
OF land beginning at point a rods
west of the northeast corner of the
southwest quarter (SWA) OF the
southwest quarter (SwN) OF section
20 (twenty) In township IS (thirteen)
south, range 81 (ninety-four) west OF
The Delta independent., 1914-01-30
Notice Of Sheiff's Sale.

Notice is hereby given that by vir
tue of special execution on mortgage
foreclosure, to me directed from the
county court of Delta county, state Of
Colorado, dated the 9Th day Of January,
A. D. 1914, in certain cause wherein
Lionel R. Wigram and Millard Fair.
lamb are plaintiffs and Fred J. Plimp.
ton and John B. Williams are defend.
ants, am commanded to make by sale
OF the following described premises
the sum of s1,155.46 debt, together
with s13 10 costs and interest from Jan.
uary 9Th, A. D. 1914. at eight per cent
per annum, and will offer at public
sale TO the highest and best bidder for
cash, at the south front door of the
county court house, in the city of Del.
ia, county of Delta and state of Colo.
rado, on Saturday, the 31st day of
January. A D. 1914, at ten O'CLOCK 4.
m. the premises described in said de.
cree, to-wit:
The west half of the northwest quar-.
ter OF section nine, in townShip thir.
teen south. of range ninety-four wesg
OF the sixth P NJ, and all bitches and
water rights used in its irrigation, in
GLIDING thirty shares in the Leon
Lake Ditch and Reservoir company
and three shares in the Young's Greek
Reservoir company.
Dated this 9Th day of January, A. D.
1914.
c. c. SAMPSON. Sheriff.
First pub. Jan g; last pub. Jan. 80, 1914
The Delta independent., 1914-01-30
Eastern Bankers Encouraged

The banking house of Henry Clews
& Co. of Wall Street, has the follow
ing to say on the financial conditions
of the country, which is one of the
very best American authorities:
There is more or less improvement
in undertone throughout the financial
district, due to a more favorable turn
of affairs in various directions. Chief
of these is decided betterment in the
money outlook. Funds are now re-
turning from the interior more freely.
Bank surplus is rising and the outlook
now suggests a much more abundant
supply of funds in this market and
more reasonable rates of interest.
During the last few days there has
been a brisk demand for commercial
paper, liberal transactions in six
months names having taken place at
5 and 5A per cent. This is an en-
couraging indication of actual bust
ness recovery, which is likely to be
stimulated still further by the larger
supply OF cheaper money. Fortunately
lAlS ltHutHSN IL uOl COAilAtu " NAc
United States A very significant
event was the reduction OF the Bank
of England rate of Az per cent, with
intimations that still lower rate is
possible in the not very distant
future In both London and Paris the
symptoms of financial betterment are
more pronounced, proving that the
excessive strain of the last twelve
months is gradually disappearing
through natural developments. Need
less to say this relief from financial
pressure at home and abroad will have
a supporting effect upon security
markets. The pressure was one of
the principal causes at work for the
decline, and a change for the better
must have a correspondingly helpful
effect upon securities.
Another important factor is the
spirit of conciliation which now con-
trolls the movements of both the gov
ernment and the managers of big cor
porations ia regard to enforcement of
the antitrust law. The government
has modified its attitude of hostility
and severity and is willing to give our
great corporations the time necessary
| for adjustment to new requirements.
At the same time the leaders of big
The Delta independent., 1914-01-30

the 9Th principal meridian; thence
west to the northwest (NW) corner OF
the southwest quarter of the south
west quarter (SWA Of SWA) OF said
section 20 (twenty); thence south 40
rods; thence east to a point A rods
west of east line OF aforesaid south
west quarter of the southwest quarter
tSWA of SWA) of said section 20
(twenty); thence north 40 (forty)
rods to place of beginning. containing
9 (nine) acres, more or less.
Therefore, in accordance with the
terms of the said decree. and in pur-
isuance thereof, shall expose for sale
at public auction the said property on
Saturday, the 7th day of February,
1914.
Dated at Delta this 1st day of jan
uary, A. D. 1914.
C. C. SAMPSON,
Sheriff Of Delta County.
First pub. Jan. 90, last Feb 6, 1914.
The Delta independent., 1914-01-30
Notice of foreclosure Sale

Notict is hereby given that pursuant
to judgment ana decree of the Coun-
ty court in and for the County Of
Delta and State of Colorado, entered
January %, 1914, in a cause pending
therein, wherein The Independent
Lumber company. a corporation, was
plaintiff, and C W. Criswell and May
B. Linkletter were defendants, where
by / am commanded to sell all the in
terest of the said defendants in and
to the land and premises hereinafter
described TO make the amount of said
Judgment and costs. | will therefore,
The Delta independent., 1914-01-30

WHEREAS, The City Council of the
City of Delta, and the qualified cleo
tors OF said City, have heretofore tn
ken due preliminary proceedings for
the issuance OF the water bonds OF
said city In the amount of Seventy
five Thousand Dollars (s75,OO0.00l,
and the vote OF the duly qualified cleo
tors OF said city on the question of the
issuance of said bonds has been here
tofore duly canvassed and been deter
mined to be in favor OF the Issuance
of said bonds;
NOW THEREFORE,, BE 1T OR
DAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF DELTA, COLORADO.
SECTION 1: That by virtue and
fn pursuance OF an Act OF the General
Assembly OF the State of Colorado
entitled AN Act in Relation to Munich
pal Corporations" approved April 4th
A. ID. 1877, and all acts amendatory
thereof and supplements thereto. and
under authority of vote of the ma
tority of the tax-paying electors OF
SAID city, uuis uuhiiii'u "S b'S -
law. there shall be issued, bonds OF
said city, to be denominated Water
Bonds" to the amount of Seventy
five Thousand Dollars ($75.o00.0o. for
the purpose of raising funds for the
construction OF a water works for sup
plying the said city with water for
fire and domestic purposes.
SEC. 2: That said bonds hereby
authorized shall consist OF three series
designated as Series A., Series b.
and Series c." respectfully. Series
A" shall consist OF forty (40) bonds o!
one thousand dollars (s1.0o0) each
numbered from to 40, both inclusive
"series y" shall consist of sixty t6o)
bonds of five hundred dollars (S5oO.oo)
each. numbered from Al to 100, both
inclusive, and Series G" shall consist
of fifty (5O) bonds OF one hundred
dollars (s100.00) each. numbered from
1O1 TO $50. both inclusive; that all OF
said bonds shall be dated Apral l.
1914. shall be absolutely due and pay
able April LIST. 1929, but redeemable'
Mt the option OF the City. at any time
after April 1. 1924. shall bear interest
Mt the rate Of six (6) per centum t09o)
per annum. payable semi-annualiy, on
the first day OF April and the lst day
The Delta independent., 1914-01-30

United States of America, at the Of
flee Of the Commissioner of Finance
and Supplies in said City Of Delta, or
at the banking house of kountze
Bros, in the City and State OF New
York. at the option of the holder, be-
ing interest on its water bond dated
April 1st, 1914, Mo-.