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Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1914-11-20

II is perhaps too much to expect
even the best disposed OF eastern
commentators to enter fully into the
spirit OF Nevada existence. yet II is
pleasant to find in the Chris tan Sci.
encc Monitor II OF the first express
sions of editorial sympathy with this
state.
The journal referred to recently had
an interesting commentary on Neva.
da's 50 years of statehood. finding in
the increase Of agricultural develop.
men the hope OF populatins the state
and making II more stable.
The viewpoint is a good one. Agri.
culture offers bright hopes. but the
time will eve come when a noun,
tain will be plowcd and sown to seed.
a certain considerable part Of this
state will always await the tread OF
the prospector, but this will not pre-,
vent that other CERTAIN part from feel
ing the heel OF the husbandman.
. The article from the Monitor fol
lows:
Almost from the day Of It's admis
sion to the Union. Nevada has been q
subject OF unfavOrabie comparison, the
position being taken by critics being,
in the main, that statehood ~confcrs on
Nevada political consequence out Of all
proportion to It's intrinsic worth. Ac
! cording TO the census OF 1860 IL had
bu; GS57 inhabitants; ten years later
II had i2.i9l. Almost midway between
these %deccDnial years, or in Octcaur
1861. when the territory out of which
1t was carved was removed from
Mexican possession. under the treaty
of Guadalupe Hidalgo. II was given a
position in the councils OF the nation
in some respects equal to that held By
the Oldest and most populous and
wealthy Of It's sisters. II could. for In
stance, elect two United States scna
tors. with no more claim TO that
right, on the ground OF population
than might have been put forward b,
n Of the smaller counties of any o.
the states EAST OF the ALLEGHENY
mountains.
But Nevada was needed In the Tn
ion for political reasons in 1864. |
was also needed at that time, az /
was more highly valued later. becaus,
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1914-11-20
APPEALS TO DISTRICT COURT

Jack Tribble, against whom judg-
ment for S35 was recently awarded
by Judge Castle. has appealed from
the decision Of the lower court. The
case started by Tribble suing Frank
Harton for SIS alleged to be due him
from damages sustained by a motor
cycle which the latter borrowed from
him. The opinion of the court was
that Tribble had no grounds for a suit
and assessed a cost against him for
the above amount.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1914-11-20
FROM WEDNESDAYS DAILY

James Byron is in from Shafter,
where he has been located for the
past ear.
A5Scmblyman-elect Fairchild motor.
ed down from Tuscarora this forenoon
and departed for California on a two.
weeks visit. Tracy, Jr., who accom-.
panied him here, will return with the
auto.
+. u. Hickey, superintendent Of the
Spanish ranch, Is in Elko this after.
noon.
DR.. Harper Is up from Carlin on
professional business.
Jay Clemens, Of Reno. Is In Elko
today. lie says that tho demand for
retrcnchment in state expenses Is rs
strong In Washoe county ms in Elko.
w. s. Griswold spent yesterday In
Elko and departed last night for his
home In Ruby. He reports his son
Arthur as steadily improving.
Another scream ut tic Dpc,n itouss
tonight. SEQ Mabel Nornaud ard
Chas. Chaplin In Dough ard Dyna.
mite" a tvo,rcel Keystone comedy
adv.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1914-11-20

The statement recently made by a local paper that it is the big hold
ers IF land in Eko county who are lard hit by the action of the tax COM
mission is creating a false impression oye the state. The idea has gone
out that only the big owners are opposed to the action of the commission
The small owner is proporlonately worse hit thar the big owner, and the
small owner is done the greatest injustice, and he is therefore Offering the
most vigorous protest. The small ow Ter does proportionately the greatest
amount of culuvaung. This Is necessary 10 make his farm pay. When he
s5 per acre This is the rankest injustice imaginable. An equitable taxa
ton is desired. We don't want to hit anyone, whether he be a big OF a
small holder, harder than he should be hit. Get to the foundation of the
trouble. Hit the sinecuTe oGceholders. Reduce the state expenses to where
ard not until then, will the taxpayers cease Ito make just complaint
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1914-11-20

Chancellor of the Exchequcr Lloyd George made a speech to the AS.
semby OF Free Churchmcn in London n night last week denying Brit
aims responsibility for the war; in which he sad:
1--WE harborcd N designs against Germany. We maintained n quarrel
with Germany. We arc III this al from motives of the purest chiyalry to
defend the weak.
Speaking of Belgium he said: "The Germans robbed the DclgIans Of
ing, You feed them!
Eve are assailcd by another national exponent OF the higher culture
Turkey. We did our best to avoid the quarrel. No one could have shown
more patience in the face of insolencec than did Great Britain in the face
of the treatment accorded to her by this miserable, wretched. conotemptibe
empire m tho Bosphorus. am glad the Turk is to be called to a final
account
1.-THE ravagcrs Of Armenia and the dcsolatcrs Of Flanders are nt com
rades. Tho Turk of the east and tho Turk of the west are both ruthless
military empires, with only n god. and that god is violence"
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1914-11-20

J. j. Schocr, Wells.
Sample ballot and returns, election
OF November 3, 1911.
Photo card Govcrnor.elcct Emmett
d. Boyle.
Ono small Bible from Mrs. Il. T..
Rockwell, Elko.
Coins-Two Lincoln pennies, Rev.
II. II. Price, Elko: Q nlckols, dates
worn out. II. L. Stovcr; soc piece. by
j. w. Puctt, date 1896, tho year OF
his marriage TO Miss Myrtle Bruce at
Elko.
j. +. Triplctt. one Masonic button, 1
copper 2.ccnt piece dated 1864, 1 Lin.
coln penny, 1 Indian head penny, sam.
pie gold orc from Jumbo mine, Gold.
hcld, assay value $4,000 per ton: ]
Mexican Decent piece brought from
Mexico in 1852 by himself.
After tho ceremony the grand lodge
adjourned in due form. and the Elko
members returned last night TO their
homes. All report having been royalty
treated and q general good time.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1914-11-20
IMPORTANT
EVENT IS
OCC CASTOR
mA3oNs LAY CORNERSTONE OF
WELLS HIGH SCHOOL BUILD.
ING WITH FITTING
CEREMONY

Tie cornerstone of the Wells high
school building was laid in due form
yesterday afternoon by the grand
lodge OF Masons OF Nevada. Besides
the usual ritual ceremony Of the Ma,
sons, a short program was rendered.
consisting of n vocal solo by Miss Hill
lis, entitled. "a Song of Praise" and
songs and r]ccitations by Wells school
children.
The grand lodge OF Nevada was
opened by Past Grand Master of Ne
vada j. C.. Doughty. who appointed
the following to act as grand officers:
a. l.. McGinty, G. S. w.
Geo. y. Sutherland. J. G. w.
4. W. Hesson, G.. Treasurer.
J. +. Triplctt. G. Secretary.
X. L. Rockwell and Jas. Sutton. G..
Stewards.
Rev. L. II. Price. G.. Chaplain.
G. NJ. Fisher. G. Marshal.
NJ. S. Badt, G. Pursuant.
II. II. Corycll, G. S. d.
j. ID. Marshall, G.. j. ID.
AbHcr Wiscman, G. Bible Bearer.
w. G. G~reathouse. Deputy Grand
Orator.
John Crcsson, Deputy Grand Organ
list.
Following is the register of those
who participated AZ members OF the
order:
J. G. Doughty. p. G. VI. Of Nevada:
/. II. Corycll, Abncr Wiseman. w. G.
Greenhouse, James Sutton. II. f. Rock.
well. John Cresson, A. l.. McGlnty,
f.. II. Price, l.. a. Eylor, w. Il. Maui.
G.. n. Sutherland, J. w. Puctt. A. w.
lesson. Mel $. Badt, a. l.. Olmsted,
Allen Fisher, J. F. Triplctt, all Of FL.
ko lodge; J. II. Marshall OF Kendrick.
Idaho: James Hosie Of No. 223 Mlchl-
gan; c. S. Sloan of Montana.
In the cornerstone were placed n
large number OF artiClcsc, which will
be full of interest to the coming gen
Grafton which will finally remove and
open II. Following Is the list as pre-.
pared for US by Mr.. J. +. Trlplett:
Proceedings Grand Lodge +. G. A. NJ.
of Nevada. 1914.
bylaws Elko Lodge No. Is, f. & A.
NJ.
bylaws Reno bodies Ancient Scot.
fish Rite of Free Masonry.
Innv Nurnpin rnJ, ,f Af,
Copy Simons' Masonic Monitor.
Copy OF tho law providing for Elko
County High School Mt Wells.
History OF the Goth Century Club of
VOLS.
Photo card Of a. Fishers museum
of cuTios. Wells.
List Of pupils. high and grammar
schools. Mt Wells, written by them.
selves.
Copies of Elko Independent, Free
Press and Wells Herald.
Proceeding Grand Lodge /. O. 0. f..
Of Nevada, 1914.
Copy of "pOhob," Elko high school
paper List Of the faculty and pupils
OF Elko high school, together with
course OF study for 1914.
List OF officers and members of
Wells Commercial club.
Business cards OF Commercial bo.
tel. Sutherland G. McFarIanc, and Con.
trail barber shop. Elko.
Business cards OF Allen hotel, II. H..
Coryeil, NJ. Badt, A.. W. Goblo, phil
8. Triplett, DR.. A. G. olmBted, n. l.
slower. a. Fisher, Wells.
Card OF ]. c. Doughty, Past Grand
Master OF Masons, Nevada.
Cards Of w. q. Greathouse and II.
II. Hunter, Elko; j. w. puoit co.un.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1914-11-20

Mr.. and Mrs. c. r. Williams. OF this
city. are the proud parents Of a new
son at their home. The young man
was born yesterday morning and at
this time both he and his mother are
in the best of condition.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1914-11-20
O'kEEFE
IS NOT INSANE

Tho lunacy commission appointed TO
examine the mental condition OF Cor.
nclius O'Keefe yesterday. were ina.
bic to find him in condition to be
sem TO the asylum for tho insane, but
committed him to the county hospital.
where q close watch will be kept on
his actions for several weeks. O'Koofo
seemed to answer all the questions
put to him In n straightforward son.
sible II and II is thought that n
term In the hospital with sufficient
food and apparel viii bring him about
In a handy manner
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1914-11-20
FLOWERS FOR SALE.

Anyone wishing flowers for Thanks
IA procure same at the Ladies'
Guild of st. Paul's church on Novem-
Der 24th.-adv.n.16.3t.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1914-11-20
TOOK PRISONERS TO CARSON

TOON y TO
Deputy McMullen took two prison
ers to Carson City yesterday on No.
10. Both prisoners were forgers re-
Gently convicted in the district court
and sentenced to terms in the state
penal institution.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1914-11-20

Van Taylor and J. II. RaInes, Of
Pallsade, are registered at tho Com.
merclal hotel.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1914-11-20

This holds good until Christmas Day, December 25, 1914.
And to the person who secures the greatest number CT subscribers
we will give a FINE GOLD WATCH, Elsn movement, guaranteed, now
on display at L. :. WintermanteI Co.'s JeweIry store.
II you want to make o easy money, come r send to the indie
pendent office and get a receipt book and then get busy.
Subscriptions to the Daily by carrier may be taken for 81 per year
al the sam premium OF so cents will be allowed.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1914-11-20
OFFICIAL VOTE FOR
STATE OFFICES

Continued from page one)
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1914-11-20

In order to Increase III subscription list W ire going to cut our
daily subscription to $3.50 per ear from the regular price of So per year.
And we ire going TO ut our weekly from 81 per year to $3.50 per year.
And here is where the boys and girls come in. For every NEW sub
seriber secured for ono year PAID IN ADVANCE W will allow FIFTY
CENTS to the person securing it. One dollar will be allowed for a two
year subscription.
For every old subscriber who pays arrearases ard n year In ad.
vance W will allow twenty-five cents.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1914-11-20

James Byron Is In from Shafter,
where he has been located for the
past year.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1914-03-26
FARMERS BULLETIN
Lubbock. Tex. March 10 1914.

Lubbock. Tex. March 10. 1914.
Dear Editor:
MAY ] call the attention OF your
readers who are Interested along this
line. to Farmers Bulletin No. SIP.
OF the 4. 5 Department Of AgricuL
ture. entitled a system OF Farm
Cost Accounting"
Quite q percentage OF farmers keep
some sort OF record or account. but
the number of them should be ip.
creased and the method simplifed
and improved Various reasons are
given for not keeping farm accounts.
but the most potent one, no doubt,
is the fact that there is IN mind no
definite method Of procedure
A knowledge of bookkeeping is not
necessary. and the time required 70
make daily entries averages only
sboG, Ave minutes a day To any
such farmer VINO wishes 10 know
how much he IL making or losing on
his business each year. how much
be is making or losing ON each crop
or class Of animals. and how he can
improve hts business 80 as TO make
morc money, this bulletin viii bring
suggestions Of value. as well as tae
outline Of system that has proved
entirely satisfactory IN several years
test. under various and widely differ
ent conditions
This bulletin may be- obtained by
writing TO your congressman. or to
the Secretary Of the r. : Depart
ment OF Agriculture Washington. D.
G. VICTOR L. CORY.
Supt sub-Station No. :.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1914-03-26
NEW BUILDINGS AND ADDITIONS NUMEROUS
Frightening Up and Cleaning Up and Putting On Of Fresh Paint
Make Surroundings More Peasant--Acyties in Sidewalk
Buildings Beyond Expectations

yards all over the residence part Of
me town are receiving especial atten.
iion. being leveled up. planted to
grass. hedges surrounding them. as
well as magnificent cement sidewalks
are being laid around houses.
There Is prevailing spirit In the
matter OF cleaning up Frightening
up and making everything conform TO
the springlike appearance that ma
ture is fast putting on. and these VIII
make the surroundings more pleas
ant and inviting The recent activi.
ties In the building OF sidewalks has
gone far in excess of the fondest
of the most sanguine.
and stiii me good work goes on, and
the end is not yet in sight. there
will be miles and miles built before
the end of this year
There are many things 70 make the
people OF this great South Plains
country feel good Our town ~ the
very best. because the people make
Il so We invite comparison and ask
YOU 10 come 10 Lubbock
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1914-03-26
TO EXTEND TIE A. q. q p.

Sam Lazarus former Texan. but
now professional citizen OF ~. Lou.
Is. was in Fort Worth Monday ac
compsnied by his shock absorbcr. c.
II. Sommer. who measures up 10 all
the requirements needed to make N
ideal captain of Industry. Mr. Laza.
rus is the builder Of the Quanab. Nc.
me A Pacific railroad. now starting at
Acme-hsrd by Quansh and with
his rails to about three miles west
OF Roaring Springs.
We hope to connect in financial
way. shortly. that will enable US TO
build on toward the setting sum-" said
Mr.. Sommer. whose capacity title is
vice-president of the road. "and once
let US connect with the money need.
ed. YOU will see our splendid little
line running mogul engines In and
out OF III Paso."
Mr.. Lazarus Is a doer Of things.
He has little time and less patience
for those who would pick flaws In
the schemes that result In success.
but no man has ever known him 20
ficck a bit OF brightness from any dol
lar. and his whole life since he hrst
began TO climb the ladder Of sue
cess at sherman many years ago. Is
as clean as the proverbial hounds
tooth. Lazarus and Sommer left Sat
uriay FOR Quanah, from which place
they will ride In state to the end OF
their little roadius as wide as the
widest. and sight hettcr built than
a lot of roads IN rexas--lo three
miles west of lsoaring Springs. Port
". H Parish. grocer. has enlarged
HE slofe 10 nearly tiwee lts sizs
lniely. u nov puts Mr.. Parish IN
better shape 10 meet the demands
N his Increasing trade ,oa wlll also
notice that Mr. Parish carries llst
u hsrsalns advertised sssh ~ssk Ia
'es Assiaaehs <salsn<he sas i>sy. +.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1914-03-26

( chants Coupon department has been
good
The piano which was awarded to
the winner Is a handsome and meri-
torious instrument, guaranteed for 10
years; a piano in which anyone could
take a just pride In owning.
According to the rules OF the con
test. the six prizes will be awarded
by choice Of the several contestants
in. the order they appear on the list
in the race.A
Mrs. Flynn is entitled to the first
choice OF the six extra prizes. and so
on down the line.
We ask that the winners. indicated
above. will call at this office. so that
they can get orders from us on the
respective firms that offered them. 50
that they will have authority TO de-
liver the articles TO the proper par
ties.
The Avalanche thanks each and
every contestant who has brought any
business whatever to this Office:
also the merchants. for their coop
eration. also the Publishers Music
Company for the clean. straight-fos-
gard manner in which they have
dealt with US. They have been bust
nessliss in every respect and the Av-
alanchs can recommend them to any
publisher who cares to submit their
proposition 10 the peopie.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1914-03-26
APRlL-fiRsr MONDAY
Already Planning for That
oeeasicn-page Of Specials viii
Appear IN Avalanche Ner Week

The list OF offerings for First Mon.
day, by the merchants OF Lubbock
will be- greater than ever before. The
First Monday In March was such a
great success that every merchant
who participated in II in the way of
specials are highly pleased with the
result and encouraged to offer even
greater Inducements for April.
The First Monday event is becom-
ing one of the popular days in this
city. and people for miles arnnd
are keeping the day in mind and
make their arrangements TO be here
on each succeeding First Monday.
There will be larger crowd here
the First Monday in April than for
come time past.
The farmer. the ranchman. mechan-
ic and all other tradesmen will be
here and YOU will have greater op-
portNnities of meeting your friends
from the other side Of the county
than at anNother lime.
fiit6h MP your team 10 your hack,
fusggf or crank your auto
and poinfber toward Lubbock be
with MS for day Of mixing and
and general trades day
even Come 10 Lubbock
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1914-03-26
TERRY LOCAL ITEMS
Gathered by the Terry County Herald
And Reproduced for Information
Of Our Readers

Percy Spencer returned from Hous.
ton. Texas, sunday, where he went
In answer 20 telegram. asking him
To become member OF a law firm
IN that city Percy informed the
writer that he Is offered a good place.
but Is undecided what to do We
would be sorry 10 lose this pioneer
lawyer and citizen.
n D. Leach has sold his land In
Southwest Terry to the T4 owners.
and has bought the Biles place 2is
miles west u Gomez. where he will
move 10 next week. reserving his old
residence. which he viii remove to
hts place here. Walter Gamer will
leave next week with skids 20 move
the house, We welcome them to our
community.
The Davis boy. who was at first
thought to have meningitis. upon furth-
OF diagnosis by DR. Treadway. was
found to be suffering with toxin OF
the bowels A good course OF medi-
cine has put him on his feet again.
Mr.. Lupton stayed at Toxic last
nieht with some bulls ne had bought
AZ the convention. They are sure
handles and cost about ssoseaeh. We
are prosd to see the people take in
terest In good stock. i
w. n. Snodgrass phoned US last
week that ne had Just received a
telegram from cousin at Emory.
Texas. that his Cousins father. d. NJ.
aodes. had died that morning.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1914-03-26

To the average citizen Of Lubbock
aud the casual prospector, things in
and around Lubbock look good. True,
business is not as brisk Just nj this
season as has been at different times.
but for this season Of the year there
ia very li:tle room. II any. for com.
plant along these lines.
Our people have the greatest con
fidence In the future Of tho country
and the upbuiidinR Of the town. The
transfers of real estate bears us out
in the statement that people are
taking new hold and are willing TO
invest their money in property In
Lubbock. and spend considerable coin
In substantial Improvements The op-
tfmis,s are IN the majority and have
pcssimism on the run.
New buildings are being erected
and numerous additions TO lines Of
dwelling houses are seen an over the
ity-inprovemen,s OF a various nature
are easily noticeable. Hundreds of
ornamental trees. shrubbery and now
err have been planted this year. The
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1914-03-26
IN M MORiAM
Resolutions Passed by Sunday School
Committee on the Death OF
Cleo Mccrsvey

Whereas. God has deemed best to
take from us our little friend. Cleo
McCravey. a member Of our Sunday
school \ .shd
Whereas in this death. the family
lsfseparated from loving daughter
ana sister. and our Sunday school
has lost faithful and valued schol-
ar.
Therefore, BE Il Resolved That
we extend to the bereayed family our
deepest sympathy. condole with them
in their sadness and commend them
TO Him who alone can comfort In
such hours OF distress.
BE 1t Further Resolved: That we
send a copy Of these resolutions TO
the family. one to the Lubbock Ava
lanche for publication. and that the
same be made OF record on our sun
day School Minutes.
Miss Elizabeth Robertson.
Mrs w. r. Robinson,
J. r. lnmon. Committee.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1914-03-26
TO FORM tom SAIL" CLUBS
A Cali tssveo for Meetings IN Eseh
County Seat In State for Saturday.
March "a. 1914

A. W. Walker. state manager for
Thomas ~ BAH. has sent out to the
press all over tho state. q call for
mass meetings The call is as fol.
lows
To tho Democrats n Texas;
a mass meeting of Democrats who
favor Thomas a. Bali for Governor
4 hereby Called for saturday March
NJ T. meet a. their respective
court. hssiscs Of each county ~ $40
o'clocF Q M for the purpose Of or.
mInrns n Tom Ban club aud select.
ing Wcounty chairman and a precinct
chairman for each voting precinct
Please ssnd me the name and post.
Office address of every officer elected
A. W. WALKER. Manager.
Complying with the above request.
and conforming with the general
wishes n the bail supporters in Lub.
book county. a meeting will be- held
IN the Court House Of Lubbock Coun.
y. al this place. on Marcn 2sth. Cit
being on Saturday AZ s.3o .. m.
for the purpose Of forming tom
RAIL CLUB Make II a point to be
present II you are supporter OF Mr..
Ball. N an advocate Of cleaner poll.
ltcs. -. present and become a mem
Dsf, n fhe "Ball team. II is up to
IL 10 May hall. II we win.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1914-03-26

T. u. spiller. OF Fort Worth. Sec
retary OF the Texas Cattle RAisers'
Association. accompanied by John
Montgomery. who Is also member
OF the association. were In Lubbock
this week. Mr.. Spilier met with some
competition before his last election.
but his fathfulness In the Discharge
Of past daties won tho day for him
aEainst his opponent Mr. Kendricks.
oi san Angelo.