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Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1889-08-02
LEGsND OF MARcoLIN,.
A Curious Venetian Custom That Keeps
Alive q Poor Lovers Eato.

Curious Venetian Custom That Keeps
Alive q Poor Lovers Fate.
In the courts of Venice curious
custom has been observed for five
hundred years. When the Council OF
Ten, q body of men acting as q jury,
brings in q sentence of death, before
the presiding Judge puts on the black
cap the venerable crier advances and
cries three times in loud voice,
"Recordatevi del povera Marcolini."
Near the grand landing place of the
gondolas are the columns of Saint
Mark and Saint Theodore. Nearly
all the people passing tho grand land
ing place pass around the columns.
Only foreigners and strangers pass be-.
tween the two slender pillars. 1t is
the ancient place of execution, and
there Marcolini met his death.
Many years ago Marcolini, u young
Venetian noble, paid court to tho
beautiful Giulietta, whose family oc-
cupied palace on tho same square.
Ono night Us tho dial ON the clock
tower marked tho early morning hour
he wa; returning home from visit to
his imam orata, softly singing in the
cXuDerance Of his spirits, for he had
been accepted, and the parents of his
fiancee had given consent to their
nuptials. Pas sing across a smal
campo he picked up an embroidered
belt, with an empty jeweled scabbard.
and fastening the girdle around him,
he continued his course, still humming
his tune. When he came to the steps
of the Rialto he was seized by the
guard and accused of murder. He
was taken to the spot where Senator
Rinaldi lay dead with dagge in his
heart. 1t was found that tho stiIetto
exactly fitted the sheath which Mar
colini carried He was speedily tried,
condemned and behcadcd. Giulietta
won't mad and was confined on the little
island devoted to the insane.
Many years after bandit on his
death-bed confessed to priest that he
had been hired to murder the Senator.
The sentences against Marcolini was
reversed and his confiscated estates
were restored to his family. But poor
Giulietta's reason could not be re-
stored by an edict of law. When the
judge who condemned Marcolini came
to die he provided in his will that u
mass should be sung every night for
ever in u chapel of the ducal church.
st. Mark S, for the soul of Marcolini
and othcrs who had suffered from I'm
just judgments. Such is the story OF
the Twilight Mass and tho words of
the court crier: Remember poor
Marcolini." Every night the bell is
rung and ray of light is seen to issue
from the little Gothic window that
looks upon tho ancient place of execu-
tion.-N. Y. Star.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1889-08-02

How He Won and Lost n Bride All on
Account OF an Uncle'4 Death.
Then this is your final answer,
Miss Stubblesp' Il
my final answer"
Nothing can move youP" e,
Nothing"
"Then my life will be lonely one
and my fate Il harsh one. for my uncle,
with whom lived, has Just died and
left me-"
Just diedP'
"Yes, and left me- ---,
THAT fact somewhat alters the
case, Henry. I can not be harsh to
ono who has sustained such recent be-
reavement. If could believe that you
are sincere"
"SincereP Oh, Miss Stubbles!"
you have certainly made I'm i'm
preston on my heart. Give me time
to think of it.
"How longP'
"After all, why think OF itp Henry.
am yours"
"Oh, Genevieve"
DO not squeeze me 80 hard, Hen
ry. Your poor uncle! Was he long
illP"
Three days"
ut is too bad! You say he has left
you-P"
"Yos, he has left me-"
GLOW muchp"
"How muchP said he had left me.
He had nothing olse to leave. am
alone in, tho world now, homeless, pen
niless. but with you by my side-Gra-
cious, she's faintedr
Curtain. Boston Courier cen
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1889-08-02
The Record Beaten.

A cow belonging to Bill Wonder, who
h"s biH herd pasturing ON the hills nenr
Bowman'S dam. Nevada county, CAL,
rrrontly gave birth to Ave calves. Quo
OF tho young cnes looks more like q
young J"ck than like mn animal Of the
cow species. A San Francisco tourist,
whom be saw the strange animal. offered
to give SO. 500 for the freak. Stookmen
sny four c"l es are common, but when
jack in thrown in, it beats tho record.
f Reno Gazette.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1889-08-02
Timber Fire.

A destructive fire is rigging on Deer
creek. Different parties have been
fighting it more or lass for the last ten
days. Yesterday morning it got in the
vicinity of the Red Cloud mine. All
the men from the mine went out to
fight it and thought they had it ST. pped
and went back to the mine. Shorl,
afterward they saw it approaching with
snch r"pidity that they barely had time
to get their provisions out of the house
and carry them into the tuhnsl, when
the fire swept along burning the house
and lumber intended for new house
The fire is making down toward the
Narrow Guages, and il liuble to destroy
all the buildings there unless checked
in it's mad career.-[ Haily News
Miner.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1889-08-02
a M OnstrostIy.

A dispatch from Camden, Tenn. +.
gives particulars Of tho birth near there
recently OF moDstrosity, half human
aud half hear, the resemblance to the
l"ttOr predomirutng. The eyes are
prominent and set far back in the crown
OF the head. human nose in faint
outline is seen in the center of the
head A prominent snout projects
where the face should be, and from this
a loIg tongue protrules. The armr
and l ga are OF human shape, but the
fs"t and hands are those of IN animal,
except that the fingers and toes are as
perfectly formed az those Of a mnn,
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1889-08-02
A ONE-ACT TRAGEDY.

HOW He Won and Lost n Bride All on
Account OF an Uncle'I Death.
"Ihen this is your final answer,
Miss Stllhh1eapD ,
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1889-08-02
For sale or Rent.

l~N THE HOTEL AND
III - Lodging House known as
~ ~ the Humboldt House is
offered tor sale or rent. as the proprietor
is about to engage in other business.
The house is centrally located, contains
n large number Of pleasant rooms md
will be sold cheap Ur rented on favor.
able terms. Apply to
J"E LANG,
Sd Il. Elko, Nevada.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1889-08-02
Gtrayed or atoIcm.

From onr pasture near Halleck, some
time in April, 1889, one light bay horse,
branded JILL contracted. (the stems Of
the J and l. forming the H). on 'eft
thigh, s on left shoulder and 20 ON
left hip.
A ,suitable reward will he paid for tfs
return Of tho horses TO Hnlleok, or for
Information whore they may ne found
KELLY & MocAIs,
Halleok. New. May =, 1889. u
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1889-08-02
Z OdcrtakLnR.

Having purchased OF Brown & Hos
kins their Interest in the Undertaking
business, atn now prepared to Intend
to all calls in that line. 1 will also at
tend to the repairing and upholstorinp
Of Furniture, etc. shop on Gonin,ercir
street, next door to Brown u HoskinL
old stand.
6-sa NJ pErlnsox
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1889-08-02
s.I.iYe and l.etl.Ira.u

Those who desire to purchase the bs's
quality VI Groceries and Provisions ars
referred to the above reliable hou'a
where fair dealing and courteous trsat-
ment 10 the :ule. Glassware, Tipwsrs
Step.v VIZ, Nails sto. always in .stocl
IL II. CRAsB
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1889-08-02

S9s A IA A1shh A MONTE san be
elttb w payVIvp made working for us.
agents preferred who can furnish horse and
give their whsle time to the business. SPARE
/. en-nts may be probably employed alse. A
few vacancies In tewns and cities D. T.
We Please state age and bust n ess
81 PertshGe. Mayer SALAD aAeua
- mdsna stamp fer reply. y. q. 3 I.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1889-08-02

An immense stock
of Wallpapers, Bor-
ders and Decora-
tons, in all grades
and qualities and at
lowest prices at
Reinhart's. These
goods have just ar
rived and are the
latest patterns out
this season.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1889-08-02
st Mary's Academy,
Salt Lake City,
Conducted by
TIE SISTERS OF The holy CROSS.

CTUDIES FOR BoARDRRs AND DAY
- pupils will be resumed niONDAY, SIP.
TEMBFR2 2. 1889.
The English course includes all the bra nch.
es necessary for tir.t-class education Tho
languages, linear drawing, vocal music in
class, plain sewing aud ornamental needle.
work form no extra charge.
Terms are modified when two or more Of the
same family IRE at school Mt the same time.
students att: nding All Hallow's College are
permitted to visit their sisters ut the Acad.
envy. .''3"'
railroad lines. r-s.
Terms moderate. For catalogues, address
as above. 7-lS I'd
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1889-08-02

M. Reinhart has
lust received his
Spring and Summer
samples for custom
made clothing. II
you want your
clothes made to Or
der, give him a call
and see as fine a
line of samples as
has ever been ex-
hibited in Elko.
You can get a suit
of clothes made to
order from $21 90
up. Fit Guaran-
teed.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-02-07

spccIlI UNpllIh 70 Inc AUT0aI.
BIRMNGHAN, Ala, Feb. G.--Latc Mon
day evening Price Avery. a negro, went to
the house OF another negro, Frank Walter,
who lives at Coal Dale, near this city, and
finding the latler's little daughter alone
made a criminal assault on her. lie then
escaped. A warrant was sworn out yes.
tcriay and placed in the handsoi J. Wilson
and II. Goldworthy. two white men. who
proceeded 10 execute H. They found the
negro sitting on his doorstep aud went up
to take hold Of him, when lac drew a pistol
and fired on them, wounding both. Both
men then opened fire and killed the nc.
gro instantly. Wilson died tonight Of his
wounds, but Goldwouhy will recover.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-02-07
RUMBLINGS OF THE RAIL.
THE TIDE OF IMMIGRATION FROM
NORTH AND SOUTH CAROLINA,
Agent Williams Relates the Best of Rea-
sons Why West Tennessee, Arkansas
and Mississippi Have Fine opportu.
nity--Persona Mention.

Mr. r. A. Williams, Southeastern pas
senger agent of the Little Rock & Mem
phis Railroad, leaves tonight for Wayne
County, N. c., to bring out party of
farm hands, bound for points in Arkansas
and Mississippi. Mr.. Williams states
that labor is plentiful in North Carolina,
especially in the counties OF Wayne, Dur
ham and Princeton, where able-bodied
men work for 81 and So per month, while
the women earn from $l.50 to So
per month. Even at these low fig
ures the laborers find it difficult
to obtain work the year round, and
are compelled to leave their families
behind and seek employment elsewhere.
The turpentine distilleries OF Georgia en-
ploy hundreds OF men from this section ut
certain seasons Of the year at salaries OF SIS
per month-sometimes much cheaper.
This state of affairs, Mr.. Williams says, is
due to the poor condition of the land in
North Carolina, where it is necessary in
order to make the ground productive, to
use a fertilizer which costs SO per ton,
enough to buy an acre Of good land in
Mississippi or Arkansas. Mr.. Williams
further stated that immigration from
North Carolina to Arkansas and Missis-
sippi for the months of December and
January was larger than ever before.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-02-07
THE STRIKE ENDED.
The Great New York and Brooklyn Street
Car Tie-Up Broken.

The Great New York and Brooklyn Street
Car Tie-Up Broken.
New YoRK, Feb. 6.-The great tie-up is
over. Some cars are running on all the
surface roads and on nearly all OF them
the full number is running. The reserve
police are still kepton duty, and the patrol
wagons are still in readiness, but the Off
GERS have been withdrawn from most OF
the cars. The strikers are pouring back TO
the depots in search Of work. Generally
speaking, the roads are glad to have their
old hands II they come as individuals. The
roads are unanimous in refusing to employ
any man who comes as the representative
OF a union or organization. The Second
avenue line are taking all the old men back.
The Broadway line are receiving no appli-
cations from new men On all the lines
the men who are given work have TO sign
paper to the effect that they are not and
will not be subject to the order OF any
labor organization. The result will be that
there will not be union car line in New
York. This course was adopted by the
Third avenue line on the last preceding
strike, and they were enabled to run all
through the strike just ended. The
Knights OF Labor appear to be fully con-
scious OF the disastrous defeat they have
sustained
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-02-07

IT should be matter OF pride with
Democrats in every one OF the contested
Congressional Districts at the South to IN
terposc neither objection nor opposition to
the taking OF testimony by the contesting
candidates. Any other course will be con-
strucd ~ confessing the justice Of contest by
the Republican and independent con-
testants, and the enemy should not re-
ceive that kind OF aid or encouragement
The contesting candidates for Congress
should be allowed to run their course
and procure all the testimony they can.
The accumulation OF q carload OF il does
not necessarily argue success, nor does it
guarantee the contestants Notwithstanding
the Republicans are just now bowling over
what they term election frauds at the South.
Therefore, and because it is just, let Feath-
erstone in Arkansas, and Chalmers, and
kcrnaghan, and Hill in Mississippi, coli
lect testimony and make their case rs
strong us they can, they cannot unsottle
the certified returns nor the commissions
issued by the respective Governors Of their
States.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-02-07
CONTESTED ELECTIONS IN MIS-
SISSIPPL


Nothing can be more absurd than
Chalmers's contest for Morgan's seat in
the Fiity-6rst Congress. The latter was
elected in November by majority OF
S,l6l, his previous majority being only
1906. That the General has even the
ialntest hope OF making an impression on
this mountain we do not believe. These
figures certify to tho hopelessness OF
his case, and must convince the
most radical Republican that he has
no foundation for the suit he is prosecul-
ing with so much irritation TO the people
OF the district. And the same is to be
said Of Kernaghan in the Seventh District.
llooker's majority in November was $3.50,
an increase OF nearly 1000 on his previous
majority, How Kernaghan is to break
down such a barrier to his ambition would
puzzle a Philadelphia lawyer to make
out. lie must see and know this
himself, and seeing and knowing it
he must be working with some other
and Interior view OF proftng rs an
applicant for office by the exigoncy Of do
Tense, which lac puts upon Gen Hooker
and the people Of the District In
the Third District Hill, who is contesting
Catchngs's seat, has majority Of 1000 to
explain away. To him this must be a
hopeless task. II he was popular man, and
the difference between him and Catchings
was only as so many hundred votes, there
might be some hope for him. As ii is he
cannot manufacture any. In the face OF such
a majority, with the certified returns and
the Governors commission TO Catchings
against him, his attempt at contest might
safely be characterized rs farce il il was
not made something more serious, accom-.
panied rs It is by the most irritating
charges charges that would better have
been made at the polls, at the time when
the election was being held, in the form OF
protest. But they were not. The con.
clusion IL therefore inc ytable that these
contests by Chalmers, llill and Ecrnaghan
are common cause for n common pur.
pose. and that purpose the revival Of sec.
tionalism for the benefit Of the National
Republican party and rs furnishing an cx-
cuse for attempting uniavorable legislation
for this section.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-02-07
In THE SOCIAL WORLD
RECEPTION TO THE REV. DIR. PAT
TERsoN, OF GRACE CHURCH.
The Third Anniversary OF His Rector.
ship Fittingly Celebrated go Darning
Bee by the woman's Exchange-Tin
Wedding Anniversary.

The third anniversary Of the rectorship
OF the Rev. DIR. Patterson, of Grace
Church, was celebrated in most delight
iu way last evening. The members Of
the reverend gentleman's congregation are
devoted TO him, and they determined to
give some public demonstration OF their
esteem and affection. This took the form
OF a reception, which was held from 8
o'clock TO 10 o'clock p. m. at the residence
OF Gen. s. L. Carnes, on Linden street
The guests who called were not confined
to members OF his congregation, but
friends without regard to sect or creed
paid their respects 10 DIR. Patterson, who
in his short STAY has won his way to the
hearts ofhundlcds of friends. Gen. and Mrs
Carnes received their guests in a charming
and hospitable manner and made the even
ing one OF pleasant enjoyment. Mrs.
Carnes was assisted by Mrs. w. s. Jones
an Misses Annie Leidy and Lizzie Gill
Elegant refreshments were served in the
dlning-room, and nothing was left undone
to make the affair one long to be remem-
bered. Dr. Paterson was full OF gracious
attention TO the callers, and each received
u hearty shake of the hand and kindly
smile. The ladies Of the Woman's Ex-
change, who had been busily engaged in
the afternoon in charity, called in body
upon the honored host and spent pleas
ant hour or two at this charming home.
| Among the many who called were:
| Messrs and Mesdames-
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-02-07
Personal Mention.

PRESIDENT RUDOLPH FINK. OF the Little
Rock x Memphis Railroad, is expected
back from Little Rock today.
TUE general offices of the st. Louis,
Arkansas & Texas Railroad, Cotton Belt
Route" have been removed from Texar-
kama to st. Louis
J. S. FoRD, Of Kansas City, comptroller
OF the Memphis, Birmingham q Atlantic
Railroad. arrived yesterday and was pres
ent at the stockholders meeting
SuPT. SULLIVAN, accompanied by several
stockholders OF the Memphis, Birmingham
d Atlantic Railroad, left yesterday in a
special car for short tour Of inspection.
THE damage suit Of Smith against the
East End Dummy Line, which has
been on trial in the Circuit Court for
several days, will probably be concluded
this morning and a verdict is expected this
afternoon.
\ MEETING OF stockholders OF the East
End Dummy Line, for the purpose of
eleCting u board of directors to serve for
the ensuing year, will be held in the com.
pany's Office, No $40 Second street, the
latter part OF this month.
The stockholders Of the Memphis, Biz
mingham 4 Atlantic Railroad met in SUI
perintendent Sulliyan's office yesterday
and reelected the old Board of Directors
10 serve for another year. The directors
in turn elected the present officers, includ-
ing President George II. Ne,lleton.
GENERAL rules to the number oftwenty-
one, for tile conduct Of the passenger busi-
ness Of the Western States Passenger As.
ISOLATION, have just been issued in circular
form, under the agreement Of February |,
and are subject TO change from time to
time, in accordance with the provisions
OF the agreement referred to. These rules
are more comprehensive and binding than
any hitherto formulated, and are the out.
come OF the agreement entered into by
the Presidents OF the Western roadse
Chicago last week. %
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-02-07

TnE Republicans are anxious for an
extra session Of Congress because they
want TO gct TO work on the South and pro-
vide plenty OF pap by the expenditure Of
the surplus in the Treasury. Their Chicago
platform calls for liberal expenditures for
shipping subsidies, for sea coast dcicnccs,
for important additions to the navy, for
improved guns. for increased, or rs thcy
put II, lust" pensions, and for extensive
river and harbor Improvements. This
policy" says the platform. Twill give en-.
ploymcnt 10 our labor, activity IN our
various industries, increase the security Of
our country, promote trade. open new
and direct markets 10 our products and
cheaper the cost Of transportation
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-02-07
Ioc., meteorological Report
COTTON"

Receipts yesterday were ?, Sl5 bales against
ESQ bales same day last year. OF the re-
ceipts, i,7ll bales arrived by rail, $40 by
river and 25 by wagons. Sales yesterday,
Z, 700 bales, or . $40 to exporters and loo to
spinners. Middling cotton sold at '-c above
quotations, and 3-l0o above New Orleans
quotations. The sales were larger than
those Of any other point except Liverpool
and were $50 bales greater than the New
Orleans sales. Receipts since September
/. GOi. 752 bales against $780, 1853 bales for
corresponding time last season. The gross
receipts 50 far this season are %, 2S7 bales
greater and the ne; receipts 3, l02 bales
greater than the receipts for same time last
year Shipments thus far this season, fs6,
3si bales against 4iO, $40 bales for same time
last season. Stock running account 40, $50
bales, against l26, 70i bales same day last
year Spot cotton closed firm at Memphis
firm at Liverpool at an advance Of lied,
very firm and up ii6c at New Orleans and
steady at sc advance AT New York. Fut'
ures advanced 4 to 8 points at New Or
leans, s to II points at New York, and
points ut Liverpool
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-02-07
MEMPHIS DAILY APPEAL.
THURSDAY. 8: FEBRUARY 2. 1880
CONTESTED ELECT IONS MARIAN
SIS

The election Of Gen. Harrison has beer
fruitful of the revival at the South of
great nuisance contested elections The,
are fruitful only Of profit to the contestant
for whose expenses the House OF Repre-
sentativcs usually makes provision, aud o
much hard swearing perjury, we pre-.
sumo, in some instances q great deal
of personal rs well rs political luminosity.
We venture 10 say that a thorough sitting
by the House Committee on Elections of
all the testimony. voluminous in each case,
that ia now being gathered in the Southern
States, will lead TO the conclusion DR.. Nor.
wood, Of Arkansas, reached on Tuesday
when he Withdrew his papers Of contest
with Mr.. Eagle for the Goyernorship Of
that State. lie had no hope and
at the pinch of the game acknowl.
edged IL. hut Norwood, ia doing this,
had the bad taste, while protesting to he
an independent Democrat, TO attempt 10
ailix the stigma OF uniairncss and injus.
iice on tue party in power in the State,
and TO call up the murder Of Col. !. VI.
Clayton M in some way affecting his
political interests. The truth Is, that Nor.
woods contest was really q frivolous mat
ter lie had no grounds for Il. nor oven
the shadow Of tcnablc excuse for IT, And rs
with him. so with Fcaiherlone in his con.
test for the seat in the House Of Repre-.
scniatiycs 10 which the popular Judge
Cate has been elected In the First Con-
grcssional District Like Norwood. he IL
an independent Democrat. and, like Nor.
wood, be is cmbiltercd against the people
who voted in opposition 10 him, aud il
lending himself, with all the petty malice
and veneciul feeling bcgo,icn OF an ill.as-
sorted nature, 10 help the Republicans in
thcircrusadc against lhc South. So Tar as the
late Col Clayton's contest withBrcckinndgo
In the Second Congressional District is
concerned, Il Is generally admitted that
perhaps the fIummcryillc incident ai-
iorded him some basis Tor contest. We saN
perhaps, because the ballot boxes Of tina
town were stolen aud the poll books. an,
there Is no data TO 90 upon or on which &
build moro than q conjecture, aud when I
comes TO that one mans say ~ b. a. valua
bic ~ anoiher's The contest ia thi. Ill,
tHct was a hard fought one and the rae,
was close owing 10 ihc efforts NAL,
by certain Wheel element, whioI
Norwood also relied upon. an,
Fcathcn,one la mis- district, whicl
WINS organized Tor Breckiuridgc's IA
feat. Hut that lac Won aud Is fairly 20
titled to the seat, mono but Republican
and embiitcrcd independents will rniusay
Aud We venture to predict that hn vii
now Ice seated without question one a
the most useful, 'ccauHc best equipped
members OF the House, hi. abilii, BE- rccoe
nizcd 10y the Republicans, who have a
ways found In him 70 conservative aud pr,
grcssi,c man, eager ior the ad,in,cmcr
Of the interests Of the country and N
maintenance Of the Government ia d
purity md strength.