Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1889-11-14
CLASS DISTINCTIONS.
Absurd Motions Prevailing Among In
AnOe1can People.

Absurd Notions Prevailing Among the
Ansefcan People.
It L. not only in ''4fete monarchies''
that foolish distinction IL made be-
tween those who are, socially speak
ing, ladies and gentlemen, and others
who, by no fault of their own, can
scarcely aspire to such titles Of honor.
It is q deplorable fact that great
deal of absurdity in regard to GLASS
distinctions is especially rampant in
America
So afraid are we that we shall not
all be considered equal as we'll as
free" that We do a ridiculous amount
Of standing on our own dignity, and in
sisting upon the use of certain terms
The chief trouble seems to lie in the
fact that, thus far, we have not adopted
theH true definition Of the words
gentleman" and ''lady." Both
terms, indeed, have been subject to
interpretations as odd as that Of the
young girl who said of a certain public
official: ...
.Oh,, yes, I know he is very dis
sipated, but then. he's perfect gentle
man!':.
why were you gone 30 long,
Bridgetp" inquired lady Of a servant
who had been sent to do an errand.
well, num-" was the answer, "me
and the lady in the store fell into dis
pute. Says 1: The apples ye sent up
yesterday was all wormy.' says L No
SIGH thing says she. You're a
cheat, says l. and 'Ye lie,' says She"
Truly, an extraordinary remark for
lady to make, and yet the 'lady" in
question would doubtless consider her
self insulted were she to be classified
otherwise. '-
It is true that classes always will ex-
list, but the more gracious nature re-
members that only moral or intellect
ual excellence should give one man
higher standing than another A lady
once spoke of tlV, clover classes at
dinner-party, and was reproved by
Macready, the actor.
.tWin you let me correct that ex-
pressioup" asked he. II always like
to think of our less fortunate fellow
creatures as the poorer, rather than
the lower, classes"
Poverty does, indeed, bring it's own
temptations and vices. but 80, also. do
riches, and no human being can. in
exact justice, be- classified according
to his outward circumstances It ia
we'll, also, TO remember that, as some.
body once said: "a man is never less
digpified than when standing on his
dignity. "-Youth's Companion.
Promoted for His Wit.
The famous Russian warrior, Mar
shall Suvoroff. when receiving a dis
patch from the hands of Russian
sergeant who had greatly distinguished
himself on the Danube, attempted to
confuse the messenger by a series OF
whimsical questions, but the brave fel.
low was equal to the occasion.
"How many fish are there in the
seaP' asked Suvoroff.
'All that are not caught yet" wa
the answer.
''How far Is it to the moonp"
Two Of your Excellency's forced
marches"
What would you do If you saw
your men giving way in battlep"
I'D tell them that there was {
wagon-load Of whisky just behind tn,
enemy's line"
Baffled at all points the Marshal end
ed with:
Whats the difference between YOU
Colonel and myself"
my Colonel can not make me 9
Lieutenant, but your Excellency ha:
only to say the word"
II say 1t now, them" answered Suvo
ron. land q right good officer you'll
BEN. Y. Ledger.
-N~
Mrs. Minks-"I think It is to-
bad, Mr.. Minks! Why can't q man b,
AS considerable for his wife few year,
after marriage as he was beforep Blu
! suppose it is too much to expect
men are all alike, and care only 70
themselves" Mr.. Minks--" Really
my dear, don't know what you ar
driving ut" Mrs. .Minks ---"Oh, no