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The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1885-01-11
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Mr.. J. Fuller, who has had charge of
the :1iucipal department of tae Tuscn-
rort schools since September LIST. came
down by sage yesterday, and goes hence
to Cherry Greek. where he has u pecu-
MARY interest i'll mining claims. The
IL, Board of School Trustees have de-
cidcd to make II thorough change ill thu
teachers. aud have, we learn. employed
lrS. Plummer for the intermediate de
pnTtmcnt and Mrs. WEIGH. .lats of Cali
~fOrnin, for the primary.
From the Timcs-RcVicw we learn that
the position of Principal has been ten.
drrcd TO Professor Smith, of Kansas.
upon the recommendation OF State SUI
p]erimtendcut Young. While here Mr..
Young spoke very highly of Prof. Smith
as an educator, stating that from per
sonal experience i'll Mr. Smiths school
he had no hesitation in recommending
him.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1885-01-11
Randall In the South.

A dispatch dated Nashville, Tenn.
Dee. 81. says: Randall nnI party lett
the M,Nw.ll House at 10 O'Clock this
morning and proceeded in carriages to
Vanderbilt University. where they ". IL
cordially received 10y the faculty OF that
In%stituIion. thanccIIor Garland rrcriy.
eel the party, ard introduced Randall to
the professors and students. Mr.. Run
dali then d .livcrcd II SPEECH on cduc.,
ton TO the students, md was followed
by William McAduo ON the same subject.
At night, Randall was entertained at
the hermitage Club rooms by | aiding
members uf every shade Of political op.
iniun, with a most elegant reception
+. Gov. James d. Potter is president
o. the CLUB, and leading citizens are
members. Mr.. Randall left OH the one
O'Clock tInin for Birmingham. accom-
panied Icy ii committee OF escort from
that city.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1885-01-11
New Years Day
Co. supt. Of Schools.

Passed or quietly and pleasantly,
quite a number Of our citizens improv.
ing the occasion 10 observe the time.
honored custom OF making formal calls.
The several "oprn houses were we'll
pationizcd. and many crlls we're made
upon those who had moi prepared to re.
ce'Te, but we're nevertheless well pleased
to meet old and valued friends upon
thi'. the opening day OF che New Year.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1885-01-11
Tho Qrand Ir--

Tho District Court convened at 10
O'Clock this morning and from the ven.
ire OF Grand Jurors drawn to serve for
the present term the following wcp re-.
tained and went Immediately iato Sos
sion: Wesley johnson, A. Primeans.
Fred. Wilson, Geo. II. Shepherd, Go.
Williamson, O. E. Mayer, Chcsley Wood.
ward, John Croker, Geo. II. Meigs, N.
Polk, Reuben Battles, @. W. Phillips,
L. W. st. Clair, Albert Wines, James
heMullen, Thomas Kane, Isaac Girls.
void.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1885-01-11
Star Valley Locals.

On the night Of December 9th at
about Z o'clock the school house was
filled to overlooking by those inter. sted
in Christmas tree. The committee
had nll things properly arranged, aud the
spectators acknowledge it 10 be the most
beautifully decorated tree ever with s,rd
"a cur valley. The committee deserve
great credit for their untirimg energy in
their work; so much so that the entire
audience extend Il 10 them a vote Of
thanks. All srened to enjoy themselves
while the childr,n were exceedingly
happy.
On Christmas night orr people en-
jpyrdth mselves at u social hop given in
Smith's Hall in the city OF Dccth. Your
correspondent not being there, cannot
give particulars, but learned that they
had a fine time.
Our yoIng folks are wishing for more
snow, so that s!cighins could he accom-
plishcd.
Mr.. Thomas Williams was the lucky
man at the rufle on Christmas day, an.l
now sports u gold watch worth some
$50.
Messrs McAUs.in and Blevius OF Wyo-
ming have returned to their old stamp
ing ground once more. They report
everything o X i'll that T. rritory and
claim their stock is looking fine.
close. as the ~spare-rihs are ready.
and fear that Wilson wall get the start
Of me. MELRoRE.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1885-01-11
ina stat. univsruisy.

There will probably be . bill before
the Legislature 81 the coming session to
change the location Of the State Univer-
atty TO this city.-Carson Appeal.
II the bill eontiinS a proviso for the
immediate payment to Elko county of
the bonds she issued and sold to raise
money to erect the State University; also
the interest she paid OH those bonds.
there will be no serious objection - tho
bill; but should that provision be omit
ted, it may as well be accepted us II fixed
fact, right now. that Eiko county will
not tamely submit to be vietimized by
any such species OF robbery. EikO
county was awardedth University under
"A special coptract with the State, and
the l. gislnture has no more right to re-
move the Institute or to cut oh its tn
dOwmen,. without first c~Oinpensating
this county for the loss she will have
sustained thereby, than it would have to
i~egislate away u County Courthouse
or II other OF our pubic buildings.
Our people are out over 5000 in this
University transaction, and i'll justice to
themselves, as well ns to Elko county,
the mcinb r. of the Legislature should
look well into the equities OF this case
between the State and Exc county, be
fore committing thcIns Ives to "a definite
line OF action in this matter.
The proposition TO donate to Elko
county the University building, is not
only ridiculous, i'll view OF the fact that
ii was her own money that built it, but
It i also imprIcticahIc. because, in the
event Of u change in the locality OF the
University, the grounds would nccrs-
sirily revert To the Central Pacific Rail
road Company, which would, Of course,
inv Il that company with title to the
buildings upon the grounds.
Ii II change in the site OF the Univcr-
Sity bc really contemplated 10y the Leg.
i~slaturr, there is but one just and hon
orIbIe course to pursu, preparatory t.
such change, and that is to provide for
the return to Exc county of the money
which she in good iuith has expended in
estIb ishing the University within her
borders.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1885-01-11
The Funeral To-dnv-

william, brother Of the late Mutt.
pelhhnnty, in response to a dispatch ar.
rived here from San Francisco last even.
ing, and the funeral OF the deceased took
place at 2 o'clock to-day under the aus
pieces OF the Order OF knights OF pythias
Of which he was q member. Poor Matt
had n host Of friends in this vicinity who
Borrowing, followed his rrinains to the
grave and assisted in laying th.m TO
their hual rest. Peace to his ashes.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1885-01-11
Postponed.

The funeral Of the late Matt. Della
hanty. which was to have taken place
to day, has been def RED until Monday
next, i dispatch having been received
last evening from Il brother of tue de-
ceased stating that he WAS then leaving
San Francisco for this place, in response
to IL telegram sent from mere.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1885-01-11
THE WEEKLY INDEPENDENT.

Advertisers in the DAILY ~ISpE?uND-
EXr also have the advantage OF the COLI
Uuns of the WEEELY INDEPENDENT
which has leon publish. Il without in
PERMISSION nj this ofic, since early in
the year 1859, and has Il general circu.
lAtion i'll every district, camp and val
ley throughout the length ami breadth
of E!ko county, and Is 10y far the best
advertising medium that has ever b Ell
established i'll til. county. Rcra, mhci
that advertisements in oar Daily also
secure the b,ncits OF our large ", ckly
circulation, and that our terms are
%cuIuparntiv Is much lower than those
Of any competitor.
The Weekly il a 2ix3G-inch sh ct.
and besides adv, rtis, ments runs uTi,,n
columns Of r, ndirg matter, embracing
all the tclcgruphic II VS. Of general in.
t rest, all the news of the Stat and is
specially devoted TO the local news ol
the count. and county seat. By sub
scribing for the WEEKLY ELKo ISpE-
PENDENT you not only obtain all the 10.
cal news. but also receive II knowledge
amy and every quart r Of the habitgllr
world.
Semi along your subscriptions
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1885-01-11

AT lockwood, Tenn, Friday, n couple
nj citizens had a street fight with shot
guns, during which both were mortnlly
wounded. They had a difficulty the day
before, both swearing vengeance.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1885-01-11

The Tombstone CArizonaj Epitaph
tclcgrnphs that the citizens ARE inGi:,art
o'cr the act tn / the Mex can autho.iti, =
have not yet released the Americans AR
rested ut Cuitaca. Sonora, about II month
ago. 1t says that were 1t not Tor friends
on this side Of the line the prisoners
would be deprived Of the barest ncccssi.
ties Of life. No cnnrgcs have been made
against them aud the Governor From.
ised to release them on Christmas but
failed to keep his word. Tho Mayor Of
Tombstone telegraphcd tho President
drawing his attention 10 the outrage and
requesting immediate action on behalf Of
the uufoItaDn'.s
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1885-01-11

Senator J. p. Jones cent n letter to
Che Teachers Institute Mt Gold liill. re.
GREETING his inability to address the Con-
1snuop, hoping tho pleasure was post.
Poned only, AL not LOST
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1885-01-11
Services To-Mcrrog.

There will be- Divine services at the
church tomorrow as usual.
4. SINTsoS, Pastor.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1885-01-11
County School Fuads.

The first quarterly apportionmeat of
County School Funds for the year 1855,
gives to the several districts OF E!ko
county the following amounts:
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1885-01-11

Asacmblyman elect, W. j. Hanks,
came down hom Well yesterday morn.
ing, ard stopped over to extend n New
Years greeting 20 his Elko friends. Ito
Iei' by this mornings train for u,
Capitsl.
The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1885-11-29

Although there have been no bond calls for
several months, the national bank circula-
tion has contracted within the past year
more than sl5.0OO,0OO. This shows that
under our present financial system there is
nothing ba, ,hs monthly eoinAg. Of silver
which stands in the way Of steady contrac.
,ion Of the currency. Oar silver dollars are
essentially a subsidiary coinage. We have
the gold standard, and shall have no din
Guilty In maintaining 1t even II We continue
indefinitely the coinage Of silver. Ths pres.
ent state Of our currency may be clumsy aud
unscieniihe, but II works we'll 10 practice, and
We have nothing 10 take the place Of the silver
coinage II I, should be suspended. The Latin
Union N iptains at par with gold $3.50, ,0O0,-
900 Of silver. The lightness OF our debt and
the rapid increase Of our country in wealth,
as well Al our probable exemption from great
wars, are factors which give our legal-tsndsr
currency a stability Of value. OF which the
Latin Union Is destitute. There is every
reason 10 believe that We could maintain at
par more silver or paper money than France
and Its monetary allies. There is not the
slightest danger Of our losing gold or coming
TO the silver standard through coinage OF
two millions per month Of standard dollars.
We ought, therefore, to let well enough
alone aud continue our present policy. at
least until We discover some means OF sus-
pending silver coinage withou. inviting the
disaster sure To eusue from q violent cur-
Tency contraction.
The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1885-11-29

TURF swindies are attracting good deal OF atten.
tlon In this country. In an article on means which
have been mooied for correcting evils In racing the
New York Times says;
Western owner sad. 7" Between the book
my horses will win. Sometimes one or the other is
KIND enough TO give me hint about the condition
OF my own stock, but unless the three-bookmakers
trainer, and rider-are practically unit In telling
me this about my own horses dare not back them .
" related that the young men who own Bonanza
ana nave been backing him with poor success all
the season recently discharged their trainer A few
q lot OF horses nearly all OF which had been beating
him right along. 1t was known that bonanza was
practically without trainer, and therefore nobody
suspected he would win; yet he did 10 the intense
disgust OF everybody, not excepting his owners,
VINO did not have o dollar on him. Just how many
owners VIII now discharge their trainers and give
the horses chance remains 10 be seen.
One OF the commonest frauds resorted to for the
purpose OF deeelvng the public and the associations
Is 10 give the mount on a horse which would natu-
rally and by reason OF his known speed win to some
Jockey like Mclaughlin or Billy Donohue, whose
honesty 10 nnquestioned, and whose appearance on
o tsyorlte always attracts additional betting Oft
times bucket OF water or something else admins
tered Just before the race prevents even 80 good
ner. II is understood, Of course that neither Me-
!aughlin nor Donohue would lend himself to such
fraud but the trouble s they never know when they
are used for such purposes. Western owners are
not the only ones who suffer by the pernicous innu-
encc exercised over their employees by outsiders
az several wel!-known and wealthy Eastern deyotees
OF the sport suspect TO their and notification
the condition OF Mr. Kelsos horses is said to 20 to
firm Of bOOkmakefs.
The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1885-11-29
Ancient Libraries and Hygiene.

Not In Athens only, but In Rome and In Alexan.
drla, there were libraries containing tens OF thou
sands Of volumes, while In the provinces there were
phus, OF Ciesarea, In Palestine, who was canonlzed
after suffering martyrdom, A. ID. sol. had q famous
library, which he threw open 10 the public aud
which consisted OF 10000 volumes. These noble In-
sttutions were frequented by students sufficiently
numerous 70 require hyglenic regulation. Thus, for
example, the Roman parchment on which 80 many
OF the books were written had 70 be dsused, as is
extreme whiieness injured the eyes OF the reader.
According 70 lsdore OF Spain Bishop OF Seville, A.
nance gllded ceilings, and to insst on the floors be-
Ing OF Carysan lhat IL, green) marble, because the
glare OF the gold was found to blunt the vision while
the green refreshed II, tquod art (utgor hetetat et
carpsH ptrtditds rencidt ocui0s) For the same
reason, In the coin departments OF museums the stu
denc had 10 examine the denarll on cloths OF myrtle
green, and the artists In gems when at work used 10
glance from time 10 time at the backs OF scarabet
than which nothing Is greener, (qufbus nthn est ~
rfdtusl says Isidofe, 10 relieve the eye congeson
Induced by their minute and intense labor.
The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1885-11-29

THE discussion concerning the total lack Of any
person now authorized to succeed to the Presidency
has brought out some curious ideas. 1t has been
put In cold type that II vacancy should now occur
any citizen would have the right TO proclaim him.
" SELF President" SO he would have the right to
proclaim himself Emperor Of China, or Of the moon,
and probably It would have about the same effect
The only possible remedy under existing laws for
hiatus in the Presidency occurring during the recess
OF Congress would be for the Senate to meet In ex-
traordinary session on Its own motion and elect an
acting President OF the United States. This would
be irregular, OF COURSE but would 1t not be justified
BY the plea Of necessity In 30 great an emergency
There are at least two precedents for 1t mentioned
by Blackstone In the chapter Of his commentaries
treating of Parliament. The Convention Parliament,
as he calls it, which restored Charles II after the
death OF Cromwell, met more than a month
before the Kings return, the Lords by
their own authority and the Commons in
pursuance OF writs issued In the name OF the
Keepers Of the liberty Of England. by authority Of
Parliament" Again, at the time of the revolution
In 1888, the Lords and Commons by their own au.
thorlty and upon the summons OF the Prince of
Orange, afterward william III, met In convention
and disposed Of the crown and kingdom. The rea-
son In both cases, dlvested Of Blackstones elegant
language, reduces Itself to simple necessity. The
throne beng regarded as vacant, II the Houses
waited for royal writ Of summons they would
never meet at all, and total anarchy would ensue.
The emergency in this country would, OF course,
not be so great but neither would the assumption Of
power, stnce the Commons In England could not
even be elected according to law without q royal
writ The most serious question under the act Of
1872 seems to be whether the nrst House to elect
presdng occr would not gain the prize OF the act
Ing Presidency and so the minority in each, II they
met simultaneously, as matters now stand, be
tempted to hbuster In The interest Of the majority
In The other.
The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1885-11-29

Is the present oyercrowded condition OF the Con-
gretslonal Library, 80 much combustibe material
being piled up In every direction, 1t seems like In
sanity 10 permit any one 70 bring lighted cigar int
any Of lis rooms; but visitor was In there few
days ago with one, and II Is said that members OF
Congress also commit the same inexplcable folly.
connagraiion there would be disaster too dread.
fol 70 contemplate and occasion an irreparab!e and
inealeulao!e loss In books. papers, etc., In add.
ton TO the nIury TO the building, even II re could
he confined 10 the library rooms. quite possibly
II could not be. OF course II is agans, the law for
Gre In any shape Whatever TO be taken into the
llIfaTy.
The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1885-11-29

TnE rivalry OF England and France in the far
East which mas perhaps preclpitated the expedition
which will doubtless END In the annexation OF Bur-
Inah, has also directed public attention 10 SIAM II
Is said that the authorities OF this country are greatly
afraid Of an attempt by France to establish pro.
tecorste over them. and that consequently the action
Of Lord Dunerin has given them great satisfaction.
The samese are very partial 10 the English, and the
members Of their Legation In London conform az
much as possible 10 English ways. The present
King Of siam Is very anxious TO Introduce into his
country modern industries and TO this end certain
number Of slamese are periodically sent to England
10 learn the different trades.
The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1885-11-29

TIE New York Sun, that modern "well Of Eng
"lish unden!ed," regular arteslan Of correct and
elegant dlcon as II informs its readers, has cor
respondent writing Of "The Mysteries OF Mexico" +"
The title seems appropriate when your startled
glance falls upon this: breakfasting next morning
upon the trunk OF fallen tree" A mysterious
breakfast indeed. Any party OF tourists who could
breasfas, on the trunk OF tree might be expected
10 dine upon the stump and take the branches for
light supper
The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1885-11-29

THEME has been considerable comment on the
dismissal from the Treasury for alleged discouresy
OF Mr.. Gassaway. Persons at q distance, or those
whose business does not bring them into contact
with Department officials, ought not " assume from
this that In the Departments courtesy IL not the rule
and dlscourlesy the rare exception. During the past
twenty years the present writer has had frequent
occasion 10 call upon gentlemen OF all grades In the
public service, sometimes as journalist and some.
times on private business, and cannot now recall
that In single instance, from high or low, he ever
encountered any grunness or discourtesy. He Is
therefore inclined to think that when complaints are
made the fault Ia likely as not to rest with the visitor
or his unreasonable demands upon the ofncer's
time and attention.
The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1885-11-29

IT really seems as II It were omnous, when the
Senate adjourns without eecting q President pro
fepore OF III to one Of the two highest oficers OF
the Government. Four years ago the Senate did not
elect presiding ofiicer before adjourninR In the
spring, and the President died during the recess OF
Congress. This year again no President pro
tempore was elected, and now the Vice President
has died. or the nve Vice Presidents who have
died In ONCE, three-Elbridse Gerry, Henry Wilson,
and Thomas A. Hendricks-have died near the same
date in November. The former died November
%, 1914, Wilson November 81, 1878, and Hendricks
November IS, 1885. The two others died In April.
These were George Clinton and William r. King.
Clinton died April 20, 1912, and King April ls,
1883. Mr.. King and Mr.. Hendricks are the only two
Vice Presidents who have died In once who have
not died in Washington. In the past twenty years
four OF those elected to the once Of Vice President
have failed to complete the terms to which they
were elected, two Wilson and Hendrlcks) having
died, and two johnson and Arthur having by
the deaths Of the higher oflcers been promoted to
the Presidency,
The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1885-11-29

The attitude of the District Commissioners
toward the public schools seems utterly in
defsnsible. Our schools are known to bs
badly housed aud oyercrowded. The ap-
propristions for their support for the coming
year. Instead of being reduced, should be
considerably increased. Street improve
ments can wait, the schools cannot. II the
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