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Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1915-12-17
TO ADOPT UNIFORM
SYSTEM RookkEEPINc

The state board Of examiners In
session a few days ago adopted a
resolution which has been transmit
ted to the heads of the different in
stitutions mentioned and suggests
the necessity for a more thorough
system of accounting and book.
keeping. The resolution reads as
follows:
Whereas. The accounting sys-
TENS employed in the various charit-
able and penal institutions of the
state are not designed to show nc.
curately the cost Of maintaining the
various departments in such institu.
tions or to lead to such a check on
the purchase of supplies and the dis
~tribution of the same, or of the dis.
tribution of labor and other expense.
as Is desired by this board.
DE 1t Resolved, That the various
boards in charge Of the state prison.
the oprhans' home, the Nevada school
OF industry and the Nevada hospital
for mental diseases, respectively be
urged TO install a modern and uniform
system Of costs and accounts to be
approved by this board, calculated to
show the cost of each department in
each institution. the detail of labor
and supply expense and such other
matter as may be deemed essential to
efficient and economical management.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1915-12-17

two girls. After stopping at a hotel
a few days as real married persons
they rented a cottage in Burke's Add
ton where they were arrested one
morning by Chief of Police Hillhouse
and his men. They were taken 10
California and Digs and Camminetti
were tried on a charge Of violating the
Mann act. convictions being secured
in both cases. The cases now are
pending in the supreme court Of the
United States on appeal.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1915-12-17

FOR RENT-3.Room house with
bath. Enquire Wintermantel's ,Iewelry
Store. d17.1w
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1915-12-17
DIGGS is MARRIED TO
WARRINHTNM HIRI

AS a climax TO their sensational elop.
ment from Sacramento, arrest in Re,
no and subsequent white slavery
proceedings Miss Marsha Warrington
and Maury l. Digs were married Wed.
nesday night at Oakland.
Oiggs and Drew Caminetti eloped
from Sacramento with the Warrington
girl and another young high school
girl. Caminetti and Digs deserted
their wives to coma with the two girls.
their wives and went to Reno with the
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1915-12-17
MAYER HOTEL ARRIVALS

Jno. c. Donnelly, San Francisco;
Adam Diehl. Chicago; w. a. Wey.
mouth, Beowawe; Mr.. and Mrs. q. l..
Perrin, Beowawe; Albert Hankins,
Lamoille; L. GooGale, Deeth: \. S.
Work. Chicago; J. f. Short, Ruby Val.
ley; a. NJ. Short. Ruby Valley: \,
Peters, San Francisco; a. w. Gabbey,
Salt Lake: c. b. Rusher, Salt Lake:
Geo. a. Hawkes.. S. p. Co.; Lon +
Hoss, Salt Lake.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1915-12-17

plishment Of the greatest undertaking
in that line. and this financing by our
country is now being followed by In.
Nesting in our pnenomenally large
bond issues put out by Germany, Rus.
STA, and the lates; by London, all at
attractive rates, and all establishing n
new era showing the ability of this
country TO establish itself as the fnan-
cial power of the world.
The successful organization led by
Mr.. Vanderlip and other associates in
100000 capitalized company with the
object OF paving the way 10 open the
channels Of trade for larger and bet
Ter business relations between this
country and the South American and
Oriental countries. is 4 vcry progress
sive move and the American people
should have a feeling Of thankfulness
for the pioneering enterprise which is
both unique and gigantic.
The spirit of investment and spec
ulation appears 10 be very manifest in
place of the feeling of hesitancy to-
wards investments that has so long
existed, seeming to Indicate that there
is security felt from continued restric-
tions and unnecessary regulations of
big business enterprises by the pres
cnt administration or hat there is a
well founded feeling that there is 60
ing to be a change TO a Republican
administration with its policies of pro-
lection and business building.
Even some notice is now being
taken of long neglected railroad
shares as an investment because of
the noticeable increase in earnings
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1915-12-17

Mrs. Young VINO mas become a
great favorite with Nevada picture
house patrons, Is w~ell-known in this
state. where she lived for two or
three years. When in her teens she
played in her parents stock company
in Goldfeld and later played soubrette
parts with the Aylesworth company
in Reno. She is II of the most
beautiful women on the stage.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1915-12-17
CLASSIFIED ADS

Notices ! Lines and Less in
Length Will Be Run i'm This
Column For SOC Per Week.
For Each Additional Line Toe
Per Week.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1915-12-17
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

Cor. Idaho and Sixth SITS.
Sunday Services
Sunday school, 10 a. IN.
Morning worship, IL a. m.
Evening service, : p. III.
This church extends a cordial invi-
tation to the public to attend these
services.
REV. J.. NJ. SWANDER,
Minister.
Residence COS Pine st. Phone 376
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1915-12-17
LOCALS PERSONALS

We regret 10 learn that Mrs. Nc
Namar is seriously i'll with pneumonia.
We hope she may soon recover.
Attorney avn Fleet departed for San
Francisco today ON legal business.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1915-12-17
AT THE COMMERCIAL

Jack Mooney, Larrima, Wyo.: J. E.
Penrod, fuckers; Geo. l.. Warner,
North Fork; James Mitranger: W. F..
Walsh, San Francisco; F. J. Massman:
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1915-12-17

Ross Plummer; J. c. Phillips. Austin;
Frank Flynn. Halleck; Mrs. a. Mar
Tin, Frisco: Mrs. Helen White, Union
City. Colo.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-12-02

hung curtains of fine crimson silk,
broidered lightly with gold.
But l had barely glanced at 1t when
Varnim seized the lantern and cried
In amaZement:
why, man, you have a treasure.
This Is one of the sacred temple Ian
terms, hundreds of years old; and
have rarely seen SO beautiful one.
Look at these copper characters, and
this silk! 1t is a jewel-you have
something here that no money could
buy Look at this" and he took up
the chain attached to the peak of the
iron roof. showing me series of
marvellous cloisonne characters inlaid
In silver, and seemingly embedded in
the solid iron links. Varnim was in
ecsta3ies, and even | could appreciate
the wonderful workmanship. For half
an hour we raved over the lantern be-
fore | thought of the smaller box
When it was opened Varnim's amaze
ment was complete.
Sacred candles!" he exclaimed;
look at the shape of them"
the top, and about two inches in
width, narrowing down to a small
round base. Their color was a dark
green.
Varnim was very excited. He seized
candle, throwing open the door of
the lantern, and inserted it in the high
socket, large end up; then he DIRE"
back and ga2ed at it.
"Gladwin," he said, you are the
only man who ever owned one of these
lanterns ! tried for three years once
to get a candle, and ! only got stub
then" He seemed so unlike his usual
genial self that | tried to get the
mind.
IF you will stay for dinner" / said,
I'VE can while away the evening be-
fore coal fire and try the lantern
He accepted eagerly enough, yet
with an air that could not recall in
my acquaintance with him. Together
we suspended the lantern in a corner
of the study and promptly forgot 1t.
After dining We returned to a com
Portable crate fire, and as Varnim lit
a cigarette ] asked:
Shall we try the lantern now"
He nodded; and thought his hand
shook little.
| struck match and lit the candle.
wick, then switched off the electric
lights. Varnim sank back into big
chair before the fire, while | occupied
my desk chair; the lantern hung in
the opposite corner.
A warm crimson glow emanated
from the silken side curtains; a radi
ance of shimmering, mysterious
flames seemed TO wrap the lantern in
its folds. / was fascinated by the
transformation of the cold metal to
this wonderful mass of color; in the
semi-darkness the copper traceries
seemed almost 70 phosphoresce, and
then
I Varnim and l were mounting the
steps Of great temple approach. Al
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-12-02
TwO'Undred
Pun
By J. C. PL u Nj nj e R

Copyright, by Daily Story Pub. Coz
1.-TWO 'undred~ pun and all in favor
of the widow and said widow without
hincumbrances."
Bo'sun Joy spoke these words in an
audible voice, although there was no
one to hear him, he being the only
occupant of the snug taproom of the
Mariners Compass. Bo'sun Joy was
basking before a bright fire and glanc-
ing with appreciation at a steaming
glass of gin and water on the table
at his elbow.
of the Inflated bark Benefactor of
Sunderland, which, as was told of in
the newspapers and promulgated at
Lloyds, foundered in the South At
lantic while on a voyage to Callao.
The boat containing Mr.. Joy and the
second mate, with three of the crew,
was picked up by vessel. The other
boat, containing the skipper, chief
mate and seven of the crew, was miss
ing and had evidently been lost.
The bo'sun's audible soliloquy had
reference to Mrs. Bent, wife of the
chief mate of the Benefactor. Mr..
Bent was evidently dead and Mrs.
Bent was uncontrovertibly a widow
Mr.. Bent's life was insured for
| f200 in favor of his wife and this
latter fact caused Mr.. Joy to speculate
on the ACCESSIBILITY of changing the
mournful state of Mrs. Psnt.
There's them as is 'ansomer as to
face and more hinticing as to figger,
continued Mr.. Joy, to himself, but
two 'undred pun kind of evens hit up
I'll do it,
! He drank down his gin and water
turned up the collar of his pea JACKIE
and sailed out into the crisp Deem
Der wind that made the streets o
Grimsby bleak and deserted that even
ing.
A subdued light shone from thu
windows of the widows house, al
might befit the abode of grief, AM
Mr. Joy was meditating on the prope
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-12-02
A NEW WRINKLE IN
PUBLIC SCHOOLS OF JAX

In order to have a coming genera
tion of Jacksonville boosters, the
public schools will introduce the In
dustrial Survey of Jacksonville into
the class rooms, supplying every
teacher so she may tell her pupils
all TIE facts regarding their city
and thereby acquaint them with val
liable historical knowledge and at
the same time equip them to talk in
.tell;gently of the city 's%dvantages.
The idea seems to be Splendid
one. and ii originated with Principal
Katherine F. Sproud of the Central
Grammar school, who has requested
the Chamber of Commerce to send
her "a booklets if it is possible to
get that number. There are still a
number of the booklets on hand, and
the booklets will be sent immediate
lily.
Sc rotary II. S. Kealhofer pub
| lishcI the book, and more COM
plete and comprehensive presenta-
tion of the facts about Jacksonville
could not have been compiled. 1t
tells the advantages of jacksonville
in ar unbiased manner, giving the
true facts regarding the city's' re-
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-12-02
The American Voice.

l think myself that what, as much
as anything else, laid the foundation
of the American voice was the ner-
vous III health, lasting over three or
four generations, of the American
woman. Up to the middle Of the nine
teenth century, and even beyond, for
eigners were surprised when they
came across healthy looking woman.
The isolation of frontier life, the gen.
eral tension of the American climate,
malaria, bad diet and worse santa
ton, combined to turn one-half the
nation into semi-invalids; and the
thin, sharp, slovenly, staccato tones
of the American women were as often
as not the result Of physical and ner-
vous depression. | do not say that III
health was the sole cause, but it is un'
doubtedly the fact that as the health
of Americans has improved so have
their voices.-London Chronicle.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-12-02

. feelin' we're goin' to founder and
Him worried about my wife,"
Leave FER to Providence" says I.
"sHi don't want 'er to stay single
on my account says he, "hif I'm to be
drowned e says, there's certain
man I'd like for her to marry"
Mrs. Bent blushed.
who was the mani" she asked
softly.
Hill tell you some day in conf
dence," replied Mr.. Thrifty, with an
arch smile.
Mr.. Joy had difficulty in concealing
his uneasiness at the way his rival
was laying his course. an uneasiness
increased by overhearing Mrs. Bent
ask Mr.. Thrifty to call soon and dis
close his secret. Both diplomats left
at the same time, and Mr.. Joy drank
many hot gins and waters before he
was sufficiently composed to retire.
He arose late the following morning
and was slipping strong portion Of
spirits to prepare his stomach for
breakfast when the taproom door
| opened and Mr.. Thrifty came in.
low are you. bosun?" said he, cor
daily.
Mr.. Joy responded with gruffness.
Hi suppose" said MIR. Thrifty, in
an easy conversational tone, that you
have some hidea Of counting the
widow Bent?"
Mr.. Joy replied by eagerly asking
| ~ Nv
Thrifty.
Just this" retorted Mr.. Thrifty,
"hunder ordinary conditions Hi would
say, has friend, Joy, give it hup. for
you've no chance at all has long as I'm
against you"
"wot are you drivin' at?" demand.
ed Mr.. Joy.
"Hif Widow Bent marries hanybody
she'll marry me. She II marry me to
know who the man was that her us
band wanted her 10 marry. And that
4 remark of her husband is as true as is
the s.ngin' Of that 'ymn of yours, Mr.
JOY"
Mr.. Joy redeemed. 'Wot are you 9
:. drivin' at?" he again demanded.
Two 'undred pun is a temptation,
replied Mr.. Thrifty. but somehow
'ates to settle down. Life hon the
ocean wave for me and for ten pur
I'll leave you the field hopen and e
to Lupnon on the train
Mr.. Joy swallowed his spirits ant
his eyes cleaned.
"A pun and hits DONE" said he, ant
he lay 20 shillings on the table.
Mr.. Thrifty dropped the money int
his pocket.
Him dom thing that Hill repen
of later on" he said, gloomily, blu
hi alters was a rol,in stone. Good-b,
and luck to you, JOY"
Mr. Joy ate his breakfast with
good appetite and with satisfied eX
preston on his face. He felt tina
G200 was his.
With glass of gin and water hand
he picked up the Standard and begal
to glance over the news.
1.-THE ship Menelaus has arrived a
Valparaiso with Capt. Duckett, Chic
Mate Bent and seven Of the crew G
the bark Benefactor lost at sea. The
will be sent home by the British col
sui"
, "Hif ever meet Thrifty" Bo'su
Joys voice failed him but his fist
were tightly clenched and there wa
a belligerent flame in his eyes.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-12-02
DEVICES ON NATIONS FLAGS.
Emblems Are Very Largely Of Zoo
logical Nature.

While the American feet was In
Australian waters last summer the
Sydney Evening News printed the fol-
lowing editorial: The American flag
has become. perhaps, the most ia
miliar object in Sydney and 1t is inter-
esting to recall one of the earliest de-
signs for the flag In 1776 South Caro-
lima adopted flag with a rattlesnake
on 1t of 10 rattles, the number having
reference to the Is revolving states.
Zoology figures very largely on the
flags of different nations. On our own
royal standard is the lion. 1t was
royal unicorn and Australian emu and
kangaroo, fairly comprehensive col
lection could be made from national
emblems.
ITO these may be added the white
mouse, which has been adopted for
the pennant of the submarine branch
OF the royal navy as delicate compli
| ment to the powers of white mice to
detect escaping fumes from the petrol
engines. 1t is singularly unwarlike
device for such a deadly service"
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-12-02

sources and a story of her wonder
full growth.
The idea Of introducing them into
the public schools is novel and at
the same time a commendable one. 1T
will teach the children to talk in
telligently about their city from
their youth upward and will be a
general help to them and a much
greater help to the city itself. 1t
will mean an army of young boosters
armed to the teeth with facts about
their city which cannot be disputed.
Jacksonville Metropolis.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-12-02
THE IRON
LANTERN
Copyright. by Daily Story Pub. Coz
By H. BEDFORD-JONES

Copyright. by Daily Story Pub. Coz
The note read:
ITO the Hon. Sir Gladwin, savior
Of the unworthy life of his slave, Ka-
ga-Ichi, greeting.
Il return to-day to the Land of a
Thousand Delights; and returning l
send the thanks of one saved from de-
struction, and also the gift of his
grateful spirit. May your ancestors
preserve! KAGAlCHl.
Then / remembered. Some months
before l had saved a Japanese from
the fury of a gang of roughs during
one of the periodic anti-Japanese out
breaks which took place along the Pa.
cific coast. The man had thanked me.
In perfect English, and disappeared;
here was the testimonial of his graft
tude. / turned to the box which had
come with the letter, when my serv-
ant announced Harold Varnim, l hailed
him with delight, for he was an au-
thority on things oriental, having but
recently returned from many years
spent in the east.
He entered, big, handsome, full
blooded man, and l showed him the
letter. His ruddy face paled trifle,
l thought, as he read; but he merely
remarked:
Let us see what the box contains.
l have heard the name of Kaga-Ichi be-
fore and any gift from him will be of
| some value"
Opening the box, l found, wrapped
in many layers of thin paper and rice,
straw, a queer iron object and small
box. Then | saw that the former was
a lantern, but unlike any that | had
ever seen. II was a square of wrought
iron, with overhanging roof, and sides
of delicate openwork. The body of the
lantern was covered with very thir
traceries of copper; and inside were
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-12-02

words of coincidence when he marked
another figure approaching the house
from up the street.
The light from Mrs. Bent's window,
while subdued, was sufficiently bright
to enable Mr.. Joy to recognize with
alarm and disgust the features of Mr..
Thrifty, second mate of the Bene.
factor.
The greetings between the gentle
men were somewhat constrained and
they Looked askance at each other as
Mrs. Bent admitted them into her
domicile.
The widow had seen both men In
the Offices of the owners of the bark
when the wreck was being reported
and babe them take seats.
Hive come on visit of sympathy"
said Mr.. Joy.
"So've l." chirruped Mr.. Thrifty.
1T was dispensation," said the
widow, piously.
so it was" exclaimed Mr.. Joy.
"Hevidently," added Mr.. Thrifty
my grief is deeper, gentlemen"
was not a Christian"
But he was. ma am" cried Bo'sun
Joy, "and it was is talk with me as
made i'm one. The night afore we
| foundered e says to me, Joy, sing me
a hymn and | sung i'm one, he hac-
companyin me"
You make me so happy" murmured
. Ina bn hn' n
derby.
what was the 'ymn?" demanded
Mr. Thrifty.
| Mr.. Joy, taken unawares, was about
to say God Save the Queen" but he
recollectel in time that this classic
is not ordinarily requested as con,
ISOLATION in times of great danger.
Hit was Rock of Ages, he re-
piled.
"Ow does it go?" asked Mr.. Thrifty
| Nth --,.ir,.r' ~ i-----.'' -
But Nr. Joy As.d st--.'-I sap toe
many times in choppy seas to be thus
caught.
"i!it would wound my cart and the
cart of Mrs. Bent for me TO sing thai
| 'ynn now, Ihrlty, ne sdlu' Win sOi
| emuity.
"Ycuva lifted a weight from ms
heart" sobDeG Mrs. Bent, Il almost
feel that I've sC-.c .It7~e1t il life.
You've a lot to live or" said Mr.
Joy, with a tender glance.
Now this was extremely discompos
ing to Mr.. Thrifty, who was also 8
candidate for the two hundred pound
widow. Joy was carrying all before
him.
Bent was VERY serus durin' The
gale" said Thrifty, she and | was Z
walkin' UP and down the deck one
night a talkin' about 'ow to keep away
from sin when he SAYS. Thrifty, you're
the only man I'll say this to. Hive
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-12-02
Frankfurters and Pride.

There are some who perhaps think
the frankfurter man has no pride, but
such is not the case. He has.
A boy new to the city went up to
one, looked over his frankfurters, then
looked him over.
I'D like one" said he, but cant
you let me put the hot dogs and the
sauerkraut in myself" with a frown
1T the sordid color of the frankfurter
mans hands.
Il should think not" said the frank.
furter mcn, shortly. ana shut down
the lid.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-12-02
MIaht Have Been Worse.

Romeo Johnson OF Indianapolis once
gave this explanation of how he came
by his first name: My father was
great admirer of classical acting"
said he, "and was an especial admirer
Of Edwin Booth. Shortly before l
was born he was in the East and
stayed over a day TO see Booth In
Romeo and Juliet The Impression
was SO strong that he named me Ro-
meo It's a good thing that he left
when lie Cid. for ;he Performance the
mex, night R8s n y-4a4ion and Ca
latea.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-12-02
Wedding Rino Always Used.

Wedding customs have varied with
changing periods but the wedding ring
has always b>en used. Its earliest
form was iron, then, in turn. copper.
brass. leather sedge and adamant;
and. after this, the precious metals.
The first record Of its use is in Gen.
esis 4. The old Gimmal ring was
cunningly fitted in two sections, SO
that one went to the bride and the
other to the bridegroom; and it is
often copied for me- err -'ss
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-12-02
Whv Thev Fire 101 Guns.

The origin of the English royal sa-
lut>, which consists of 101 guns, is ex-
piained as follows: 1t was originally
decreed that the sovereign should be
saluted with 100 guns, but once when
the duke Of York, afterward William
w, vas being greeted by the fleet the
oGic, rs in Charge lost count and or
4 red anotrer round to be fired to
make sure.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-12-02
Wanted 70 Be hospltabIe.

When | went to Paris, relates Gen.
Horace Porter, | told my friends that
any Of them who got within a mile
of the embassy must come to see me.
The latchstring I told them, was out;
there was always a spare seat in my
pew at church. The lstchstring was
often pulled; the seat in church re
manned vacant. One Of my friends who
Visited me stopped his subscription
to the Christian Observer. He said
he didn't want any Observers while h.
was in Paris.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-12-02
Aside From That She's All Right.

A negro woman emf loyed by fam
lily on Prospect avenue was explaining
to a neighbor what a good job 2hc 8
and sought to say somethii- / = mt
about her mistress. "S,'e's The b ma
tured lady in the vor d VII q she's
WE'LL" the S; want s,l ia les sick
all the time. - ~ 5 81: star.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-12-02
Dlamonn &C. ms LISTER.

Only the expert c-.i tell an imitation
diamond from n real stone when the
Imitation In new. but after the fake
stone has been worn for a little time
II soon loses its luster 1t is this
which makes a real diamond valuable.
No matter how long it is worn It win
keep it's sparkle almost as well as
ever.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-12-02

We understand that Prof. Garner,
who has spent some time in Africa
studying the conversation of monkeys
has discovered that Of their favorite
terms is "Ghui." We can well believe
II. If they eyer come TO realize who
Il is that has come 10 do little hunt
ing in their midst, they will dcveluE
"Ghui" into Geo Whiz," incidentally
we wonder how many African
wonk ays would decline to publish their
tails al dollar EIarpc-'s
Weekly
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-12-02
HuhhY Couldn't Lie

Does your husband ever lie to
you?" Never" How do you know"
He tells me that | do not look day
older than did when he married me.
and If he doesn't lie about that
don't think he would about less i'm
rortant matters