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The Washington times., 1914-09-28
Trade in the Capital
Is Reported Excellent

An optimistic report on trade condi-
tons in Washington has just been pre-
pared by Charles J. Columbus. secre-
tary of the Retail Merchants AssocIa-
tior. Mr. Columbus says that season
able weather has had an electrifying
effect on the trade of local mercantile
establishments and has brought a large
amount of trade 10 this city from near
hy points.
Mr.. Columbus has gathered his i'm
pres sions not alone from personal in
vestigation, but through the meetings
of various sections of the association
which were in session during the pas
week. These several sections deter
mined on a number of important recon-
nicnuatiCns to De submitted TO II c
hoard of governors at a meeting Thurs
da" night. which are calculated TO
aid the organization in its efforts to
further local retail trade.
The Washington times., 1914-09-28

WOmens autumn weight ribbed
Vests. high and Dutch neck. long.
short, and elbow sleeves: pants and
tights. ankle and knee CSo
lengths: all sizes. AcN
Juveniles autumn weight vests.
long and short pants. apd boys
drawers, ankle and knee CSo
The Washington times., 1914-09-28

The Onyx Dub L" wearaE
Round Ticket Hose. for boys ant
girls. white. black. and tan. guar
anteed to wear or new ones CSo
given. Sizes to II. Pair. Ac$
Women's True Shape" Onyx
Dub L Wear Hose. light and CSo
medium weight. Pair. 80. GcS
The Washington times., 1914-09-28
Confer About Ships.

Sir Cecil Spring-Rice. the British am
bassador, conferred with Acting Secre-
tary of State Lansing today on the
subject of British ships which have
remained in American harbors since the
outbreak of the war
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1914-07-09
ROOSEVELT PROSPERITY

Nothing but the consunmate i'm
pudence that is characteristic of
the man would prompt Theodore
Roosevelt to venture a criticism of
the Wilson administration on the
ground that it prevents the exist
ence of prosperity and "does not
offer a single serious or ineligible
plan tor passing prosperity
around" Does Mr.. Roosevelt
nagine the people of this country
have forgotten the kind of ''pros-
perity" that was passed around In
1907 and 1908, when Theodore
Roosevelt was president and the
republican party. Of which he was
then the leader, was in complete
control of the government?
If they have forgotten, a glance
at Newspaper files of those years will
refresh their memories. Here are
a few items, much condensed, pick
ed at random:
Detroit 1000 men march to city
hall and demand work.
Toledo-1O00 men march through
the rain to receive a loaf of bread
each.
Chicago-Federation of Labor
estimates the total number of un-
employed in Chicago at loo, 900.
New York City-Ciiy govern
'ment urged to let subway COZ
tracts to furnish work for 500, 900
unemployed men.
s Philadelphia-l000 men march
toward city hall demanding work:
riot ~ensues; three policemen shot.
San Observation-Disclosures de-
mand issue of S23, 600, 900 in bonds
tn aid unemployed.
This list Of Roosevelt prosperity
items might be indefinitely prolong-
ed, but the above are sufficient to
remind the forgetful of the way
prosperity was passed around under
T. r. Humboldt Star.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1914-07-09
THE STATES FINANCES

According to the state con-
troller's report of June goth, Ne
vads has $3.50, 547,O6 in coin in its
treasury, while it has collateral,
which together with available coin
brings the state treasury assets up
to the healthy sum of $751;
484.42. OF this total Massachu-
sets three per cent bonds represent
an outlay of Nevada's state money
amounting to S797, 900. lille Ne
vad has $4,000 of bonds from
the same state bearing three and
one-half per cent interest. Mean
while other securities from other
states are held as follows: Idahob
four per cent bunds, $685. 900;
California state highway four pei
cent bond, 1892. 900; New Mexico.
five per cent State bonds, $125, 900.
In addition the state treasury has
irreaeemable Nevada state school
bonds amounting to $780, 900,
Clark county six per cent bonds to
the am,unt of $4,000, Churchill
county high school five per cent
bonds to the amount Of Sc, 1000 and
Nye county six per cant bonds of Q
value OF $4,000.
Now although it would probably
require a constitutional amendment
the time is at hand when the de-
mand is general that authority shall.
be granted and the practice inyok-
ed Of making loans Upon state real
estate, inclu ling the firms of Ne
vads, and from the surplus moneys
OF Nesada's treasury. Plainly
there is no advantage in the stat
loaning its surplus f"nds to it's
counties, for county bonds of ar
proved value, fit for investment Of
the states money, arc eagerly TAX
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1914-07-09

There is more Catarrh in this Sec
tion of the country than all other
diseases put together and until the
last few years was supposed to be
lncurable. For a great many years
doctors pronounced it a local d.
sease and prescribed local remedies
and by constantly failing To cure
with LEGAL treatment, pronounced
1t incurable. Science has proven
Catarrh to be a constitutional di-
sease, and therefore requires consti-
tutioLal treatment. falls Catarrh
Cure, manufactured by F. J..
Cheney & Co., Toledo, Ohio is the
only Constitutional cure OH the
market. II is taken internally. 1t
acts directly on the blood and muc.
Gus surfaces Of the system. They
offer n hundred dollars for any
rase it fails to cure. Send for cir
culars and testimonials. Address.
F. j. Cheney & Co., Toledo. O.
Sold by all druggists, rs cents.
\ Take Halls family Pills for con-
stipation.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1914-07-09
MYSTERY OF SPHINX
French sayant Says t Once
Wore Head Ornament.
Hippolyte-Boussae Declares e HE
Belief That Foundations for Top
Piece Formerly Rested In
Cavities In Crown.

Paris.-Since the discovery more
than a rear ago Of deep cavities In the
crown of the Sphinx OF Gizeh, Egypt
ologists have debated much as to the
purpose which caused their construc.
ton. The suggestion, that the great
vacant spaces were intended for gal.
leries OIL chambers has been disputed
and the question has assumed almost
the Importance of a second riddle of
the SPHINX ~
Now comes P. Hippolyte-Boussac.
formerly a member Of the Oriental in
stitute of Cairo and a distinguished
architect, with what may be the solu-
ton. In a learned article in nlustra-
ton he argues that the cavities con-
tanned the foundations for the head or
namepts which, he believed, adorned
the Sphinx. e.,
Every god Of Egypt wore on his
head a symbolic ornament, intended
to designate his character" writes NJ.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1914-07-09
blue Mushroom.

A blue mushroom. known as the
Tricholoma Nudum. has just been
added to the list Of edible fungi. It
has been produced from a wild wood
fungus which In its natural state APP
pears only in the late autumn. Pro-
lessor Matruchot planted a specimen
In the cellar Of the Paris observatory,
where by careful cultivation he sue
ceeded In evolving a mushroom which
Will grow all the year round. The
purple-blue Of the wild specimen has
faded into a light blue shade.
This new n"shroom, Professor
Matruchot declares, will be hailed with
delight by chefs and gourmets on &C
count Of its exquisite flavor, which is
family reminiscent Of aniseed.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1914-07-09
I~nereduIIty Of LOGAN.

Thomas c: Logan of Philadelphia Is
sometimes pessimistic about things In
general and always particular about
what he eats. One day he went into
a restaurant in Chicago, and. after
scanning the menu, said to the waiter:
Il see here you have some Calls
heart"
Yes, sir" agreed the waiter.
We'll, how about that?" pursued
Logan. rs it tender?"
Yes, sir" the waiter assured him.
Then" ordered Logan, bring it to
me. If there is In this world such q
thing as a tender heart, I want it,
Popular Magazine.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1914-07-09


en- by bond buyers from abroad.
thus Introducing within Nevada
much needed outside capital, which
is denied Nevada under present
practice. But the new farming
districts of Nevada need money and
need t badly and the states treas
ury might well be invoked to slim.
ulate finances here and elsewhere.
whete early day struggles IRE
marked by an extreme scarcity Of
money with which to prosecute
agricultural development.
The state of Oregon has loaned
money from certain of its school
funds to farmers for many years.
1t is recorded that the plan has
been extremely fruitful and that
abuses have been few and far be-
tween. Thus the commonwealth
has been a decided factor in the
development IF its farming re-
sources and although the interest
charged has been nominal the in
come derived in this by the
state has been a highly gratifying
one.
1t would seem that the wiseacres
who enact Nevada's law have been
without originality or resource in
time past. They have met and
passed needless laws which subse-
quently slumber, protesting against
disinterment, while needless laws
lave been passed by.-Churchill
Standard.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1914-07-09

Hippolyte-Boussac. "On the head of
3a, or Ammon Ra, were a solitary disk
and two tall feathers. Representa-
ions of the head of Isis frequently
show a disk between two heifer horns,
surmounted by the inscription AS, rep
resenting her name. Nowre-Tbum's
head was decked with a fulLgroWn
otus, from which emerged symbolic
feathers. '
"Thoth, the god of sciences, letters
md arts, was often shown with the
head Of an ibis, having a wig with lap
pets. ~surmounted by a disk and a cres.
cent. Examples might be multiplied;
similar characteristics appeared among
the other gods in the pantheons of
the Pharaohs. With very few excep-
tons, these attributes are not confined
10 n divinity exclusively. They
serve as emblems marking the roles
played by each god. The Pharaohs
themselves made use of them in the
performance Of certain religious cere-
monies.
1.-THE Sphinx was the image of the
god Harmakhis-the sun at it's setting
"a divinity essentially funereal in as.
pect. Thus Is explained his place in
the metropolis at Memphis. AS with
the other Egyptian gods, his head was
surmounted by a symbolic ornament,
usually the Atew, or disk OF the sun,
which was worn also by Osiris, the
god Of the dead. This ornament con.
sisted Of q white crown with two os-
trich plumes, a solitary disk and two
rams horns. o
ut Is know that the great Sphinx
Of Gizeh was cut out Of a high cliff
on the edge Of the Libyan desert. The
ancients were unable to fashion the
head ornament while sculpturing the
figure out of the mass Of rock, but
added 1t later. This process Ia some
times followed in the case even OF
statuettes. 1t was necessary to dig
deeply into the head in order to in
sure the stability of the lofty orna-
ment which surmounted It. This was
the purpose Of the cavity which has
been discovered in the head Of this
Sphinx.
LAS the ornament was not mono
lithic, but was formed Of superimposed
strata, 1t must have been compare.
lively frail. 1t was threatened by the
lightning, the rain, the sandstorms
and winds Of the desert. It did not
figure at all on the bas.relief of the
Sphinx in the time Of Thotmes Nv, In
the eighteenth dynasty, which was
shown crouching on a lofty pedestal.
Doubtless in this epoch-about 1900
b. C.-the ornament already had been
destroyed. The Sphinx was then more
than $500 years old-older than the
P~arthenon of our day-and in this
long stretch of centuries the symbolic
accessory might we'll have fallen vic
tim to the ravages of the elements.
I'm the temple OF Djebel.BarkaI the
disks, placed much lower and appar.
emily being less frail, which surmount-
ed the heads Of the other sphinxes,
also have disappeared, although they
had been carved out OF the same
block. When, In the sixteenth century
before our era, Thotmes Nv restored
.he great Sphinx, doubtless he oonsid.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1914-07-09
"Tinq-a-Linq," Saws Base.

With the kindest Of motives and IN
behalf OF the poor umpire of a base.
ball game, Stephen H. Willis has in.
vented a base which will give an alarm
or signal when a runner reaches or
touches 1t, thus avoiding the dispute
which now commonly takes place be-
tween the runner, the umpire and 9th.
er members Of the team as to whether
or not the runner reached first base
before the baseman caught the ball.
This is accomplished by having the
baseplate or bag hinged and raised at
one edge by a spring. When the run-
ner touches the base it is depressed,
making an electrical contact which
sounds the alarm or raises the signal.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1914-07-09
Publication In Old Rome.

Some publishers in ancient Rome
could turn out books rapidly and
cheaply. A publisher of the Angus
tan era produced 1000 copies Of the
second book Of Martial in ten hours,
and these sold at about twelve cents
apiece, gave him a profit Of 100 per
cent. This was done by employing
slaves carefully trained to write swift
ly and legibly. Working In patches
OF 100, with an overseer debating the
book in hand, the task was completed
ma very short time. AS soon as the
copies were written they were re-
vised, corrected, rolled up and bound.
Being slaves, the men required only
maintenance from their master, and
thus he could afford to sell the pro-
auctions at q very low rate.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1914-07-09
Cunning Thieves In Mexico.

Americans In Mexico have doubtless
gained some experience of the lepero,
reputed to be N of the smartest and
most impudent thieves In the world.
BrantZ Meyer tells OF an English tray
eler who, within an hour or two, in
the principal streets Of Mexico, had
first his hat hooked from his head
by a line from an upper window, and
was then accosted by three leperos
who Invested him of his coat. The
three bade him wait, and within a few
minutes returned and handed him
a pawn ticket.
we wanted $50. not the coat" he
explained. Here IL the ticket with
which you can redeem It for that
sum-"
~ThIrteenth.c century Fire Prevention.
One wonders what fate would have
overtaken the captured starter of fires
In thirteenth-century London. For af.
ter the blaze OF 1912, which lasted ten
days, swallowed up part OF London
bridge, and was the cause Of over 1000
deaths, every precaution was taken
against fires. For instance, all build.
ers OF houses were ordered to roof
them with tiles, shingle boards, or
lead, and TO stop an outbreak n
house could be pulled down. Thus,
Mr.. II. b. Wheatley on the safeguards:
For the speedy removal of burning
houses each ward was to provide a
strong iron hook with a wooden han.
die, two chains, and two strong cords,
which were to be left with the bedel
OF the ward, who was also provided
with a good horn loudly sounding"
And, moreover, every householder was
ordered to keep a barrel OF water be-
fore bis door.-London Chronicle.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1914-07-09
Evaporation and Stream Flow.

An investigation of evaporation and
stream flow is being carried out by
Prof. John F. Hayford Of Northwest.
ern university with the aid Of a grant
from the Carnegie institution. Instead
Of using apparatus on a small scale to
evaporation, Professor Hay
ford proposes to consider each of the
great lakes in turn as an evaporation
pan, evaluate the income, outgo (other
than evaporation) and change OF con-
tent OF the lake, and from these data
t> determine the daily evaporation in
its relation to meteorological condf-
lions, Ultimately the knowledge thus
acquired will be applied to a study of
the laws Of stream flow In the United
States.-Scientifc American.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1914-07-09
Lola Ltke Tbat.

A certain famous Ekyscraper builder
aid in his New York office the other
lay, apropos Of costs and values:
Costs and values get confused be.
cause there are 80 many men who. II
iunshine had to BIO paid for, would
wear that gas gave a much more bril-
ant light."-New York Times.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1914-07-09
Most Precious Possession.

When l see about ne, in the fields
Of intellectual attainment and culture
n the walks Of business and in fam.
!ly life, so many disasters and trag.
dies long drawn out, of failing health
md collapse of nerve, brain and mus
lie. J feel that health is the only bull:
ark upon which everything we prize
I intellectual culture and religious
IIriection can ever be. reared.-G.
stanley Hall.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1914-07-09
Man and t-uEic

Music hath charms to sootlle the
savage breast"-so that explains why
men are more susceptible to music
than It is the truth that all
men respond to some kind of music,
from Russian to ragtine, according to
their tastes. Music is certainly close
second to a mans stomach as a road
10 hat destinatiou-his heart.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1914-07-09
Removing Paint,

To remove paint from Chairs and
'ther painted articles, mix thoroughly
'qual parts of common baking soda
md slaked lime. Moisten with water
0 the consistency of paint and apply,
flowing to remain on for several min.
ties. Wash off, and the paint will
:ome with 1t. If paint Is old and hard.
Illow preparation to remain on a little
oEger.-Good Housekeeping Magazine.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1914-07-09
JUMPING the Traces.

1t seems TO be normal in people to
rave abnormal experiences. The trou.
lie with taking a fins, as IL some
ines terms a light indiscretion, is that
t coarsens the timber and fiber Of per.
;onality. Growth is the only thing
worth while in experience, and folly is
lever a direct road to any goal.-Los
Angeles Times.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1914-07-09
Scotch ss-d's H1markab!e eves

The most striking feature OF Burns
was ais large dark eye. 1t was, we
are told by Il writer, 'fuE of mind
and literally glowed when lie spoke
with emotion or interest" Sir Wal
Ger Scott, who knew the poet wher
he lived in Edinburgh, says: Il never
saw such another eye in a human
mead, and l have s4eA the most dis
tinguished men of my time"
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1914-07-09
Praise.

Praise is Of no use as a main
ipring. Power lies outside Of 1t, and
entirely independent of it, in all truly
valuable lives. Tennyson, the poet,
"as also the practical man when he
remarked, Il think it is wisest in a
maj to do his work in the world as
-uietly and as we'll as he can, without
much needing praise OF dispraise.-
Selected.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1914-07-09

cred It inadvisable to replace an or
nament which had not proved durable.
But the lappets. Of which no trace re-
mains today exiBted then. In part, at
least They are indicated In . bas-
relief Of the eighteenth dynasty
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1914-07-09
To stop \ Ho;e.

If using plaster of paris to fill a
vail crack moisten with vinegar in
,tead Of water, which will make 1t
nore like putty. Work 1t in the gap
nd smooth with an old knife. 1t
viii not then harden before you have
ime to apply it as when water is
Used.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1914-07-09
POLITICAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

Announcement Of Candidates at
the Primary election will be made
under this head for $40 each up to the
primary and for IS additional from the
primary to the November election.
Payment strictly in advance.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1914-07-09
ILenaer Evil.

The millionaire had been dead elk
months, and those months had been
mighty busy ones for the heirs, what
with will contests, law suits, family
l%uarrels. etc. One day one of the
oys said bitterly: This internal mix
D almost makes me wish father
Iadn't died"
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1914-07-09
id. Mariner
Music House

There is no way possible they can
beat me on goods, prices and terms.
insure and tune ell pianos. Do
not pay an agent $50 or s75 because
he calls at your door. Write or call
on the dealer.
Mehlin & Sons, Knabe, Kranich &
Bach, Ivers & Pond, Lafargue, Chic
kering, Hazelton Bros, Fischer,
Vose, Lauter, Shoninger, Gable &
Sons, andN Seeburg Electrics Pianos.
i23 North Virginia Street,
P. o. Box 422'
Rene. Nevada
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1914-07-09

j. M. MeNamara
hereby announces himself as a candi-
date for the nomination for
District Attorney
subject to the decision of the Democra-
tic voters of Elko county at the primary
election.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1914-07-09

Robert q. Hunter
hereby announces himself as a candi-
date for the nomination for
County Clerk,
subject to the decision of the Democra-
tic voters of Elko county at the primary
election.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1914-07-09

George w. Cotant-
hereby announces himself as a candi-
date for the nomination for
Constable,
subject to the decision of the Repub-
lican voters of Elko township at the
primary election.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1914-07-09

j. c. Harris,
hereby announces himself as a candi-
date for the nomination for
Sheriff
subject to the decision of the Democra-
tic voters Of Elko county at the primary
election.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1914-07-09

George 3. Russell
hereby announces himself as a candi-
date for the nomination for
County Clerk,
subject to the decision of the Republican
voters at the primary election.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1914-07-09

Truth and Love.
Truth makes love doubly sweet 20
know.-Leigh Hunt.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1914-07-09

e. p. carviIle
hereby announces himself as a candi-
date for the nomination for
District Attorney
subject to the decision of the Democra-
tic voters of Elko county at the primary
election.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1914-07-09

Edward E. Winfrsy
Hereby II himself as a candi.
date for the nomination Of
State superintendent
OF Public instruction
subject to the decision Of the Democra.
tic votersa The primary election.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-12-19

shout went up from the people as a
greeting to the first Of the new Cae-
sars.
The scene is thus described by Egin
hard, the historian Of Charlemagne:
AT the moment when, in his place be-
fore the altar, he was bowling down
to pray Pope Leo placed on his head
crown, and all the Roman people
shouted, Long life and victory to
Charles Augustus, crowned by God,
the great and pacific emperor Of the
Romansr After this proclamation the
pontiff prostrated himself before him
and paid him alteration, according to
the custom established In the days OF
the old emperors, and thenceforward
Charles, giving up the title Of potri
clan, bore that Of emperor and Au
gustus.'
A millennium later, on the banks of
the Seine, another pope crowned an.
other emperor, who had planted his
throne on the wreck OF the fabric
reared by Charlemagne.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-12-19
A HISTORIC CHRISl MAS.
charlomagne Crowned as Emperor Of
tho Romans 1,100 Years Ago.

charlemagne Crowned as Emperor Of
tho Romans 1,1oo Years Ago.
On Dec. %, in the year 500, the holy
Roman empire was born. Europe was
In the iron grasp OF Charlemagne. The
great king had gone to Rome to III
yestlgate charges lodged against the
pope, Leo ILL., The pontltr made good
his defense and on Dec. % took sol
emn oath of exculpation. Two days
later, enrly Oh Christmas morning, the
pope celebrated mass In the great ba-
silica OF st, Peters. n church not at all
ike the huge Renaissance structure
renred by Brumante and Micheangelo.
The edlllce was crowded 10 the
doors, for all Rome aocked In those
days to see the wonderful Frank, who
like Mohammed, spread his gospel by
the sword. Charles, clad in Roman
costume. with the chlamys hanging
from his shoulders, knelt in prayer be
fore the tomb Of st. Peter When he
rose to his feet Leo approached and,
placing u golden crown upon tue king S
bend, acclaimed him emperor Of the
Romans Again the pontilr folded
him In purple mantle, and 4 great