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Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1889-12-10
An OmciaI Defaults.

A Washington dispatch, dated the
5th instant, says:
"Therc was big sensation in the
House Of Representatives this morn
ing when it was announced that
Cashier Silcott of the Sergeant-at-
Arms Office had quietly departed
with all the cash entrusted to his
keeping" r.ti
The defalcation, it is supposed, will
reach $4,000. Many Congressman
lose considerable amounts which were
deposited with Silcott for safe keep
ing. Silcott went to New York for
the purpose of collecting $4,000 from
ex-Congressman Page, Of Ohio, but
failed to return. He leaves wife
and three children, one married
son.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1889-12-10

prises Of. this section Of the country
also feel the vital force Of Mr.. Wat
sons bullion product.
Baby Mckee, Grandpa, heard
some one say that you were selected
upon the reputation of your grand
father.
Grandpa Harrison:-Um-ah-well,
what then?
Baby McKee:-Oh, nothing, but I
was just thinking that il I had to fol-
low the same rule I had mighty
poor show.-Life.
Under the head of New To-day an.
pears the announcement of grand
Christmas ball TO be given by Hum
boldt Ldge of A. o. U. w. The
entertainments given by this Order
are noted for being conducted in
such manner as to make them a
success socially, as has been frequent
ly demonstrated in the past, and the
coming ball promises to be no excep-
ton to the rule. Those who desire to
spend pleasant evening in social
amusement should not miss the A. o.
U. w. Christmas ball. Supper will be
served at the Gem.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1889-12-10
BUSINESS LOCALS.

Go to the Bed Rock for refresh
ments.
The Bed Rock Saloon, next door to
the Postoffice.
Mrs. F. 8. Reeves, teacher Of Vocal
and instrumental Music.
Children's Winter Caps for %
cents, at Rosenstock's.
(!hildrens Wooden Hoods for 25
cents, at Rosenstock's.
Wanted-To rent an upright piano
Address Mrs. F. s. Reeves.
New and fancy styles Of Wedding
Stationery just received at the INDIE
PENDENT Office.
Missouri Cider, fresh and sweet, at
wholesale in quantities to suit at
Reckhart & Froelich's.
A handsome line Of Ladies' and
Misses Wraps Of the latest fashion
u st received at Remnants. Go and
take q look at them. Prices way
down. y"
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1889-12-10
Indurated Fibre Ware.

The attention Of the public is di-
rected to my new stock of Tubs
Buckets, Basins, ETC., manufactured
from Indurated Wood Fibre, pressed
out in one piece, without seams or
hoops. It is light and durable, will
not shrink or swell, will not faint any
kind OF liquid and bids fair to super
cede tin and wooden ware. Call and
examine it.
III. chase.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1889-12-10
To An whom 1t May Concern.

Notice is hereby given that I will
not be responsible for nor pay any
debts contracted by Willie johnson,
nor is anyone but the undersigned
authorized to sell or dispose of any
cattle branded either CD or with q
quarter circle cross or anchor iron, az
have no agents.
MRs. CATHERINE WEST.
Dated Nov. rs, 1859. I'm.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1889-12-10
Clubbing Rates.

We have made arrangements where
by we can offer the New York World,
weekly and the WEEKLY INDEPESD-
ENT one year for S5 in advance.
Subscribers can have either the
World, Chicago News or Texas Sift-
ings with the INDEPEnDENT for % in
advance. Send in your subscriptions
or the year 1850.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1889-12-10

NJ. Reinhart has
just: received his
Fall and Winter
samples for custom
made clothing. If
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 SCI 90
up. Fit Guaran-
teed.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1889-12-10
Live And Let Live.

Those who desire fresh Groceries
and Provisions, as we'll as Glassware,
Queensware, ETC., should not fail to
examine my sock and prices before
purchasing.
Apenny saved is as good as penny
earned and you can save money by pur-
chasing goods at home. l carry a
large stock of seasonabIe goods and
will sell at Live and Let Live prices.
2-18 II. CHASE.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1889-12-10

EIko, pee. Q, 1850,
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1889-12-10
Specialttes.

Following are some of the desirable
goods just received at Reinhart'ss
Ladies' Dress Patterns; Fine French
Flannels; Ladies' Jerseys; Ladies,
Shawls; Latest styles Ladies' Hair
Ornaments and Hat Pins; Ladies"
and Children's Cashmere Hose; Men q
and Boys Winter Clothing; Over =
coats in all styles; Wall Papers,
Carpets, etc. Call and see them,
at REMNANTS.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1889-12-10
HI. CHASE.
To tho Public.

Mrs. F. s. Reeves, FOL ten years Q
most successful teacher in the Girla
High School, San Francisco, Califor-
mia, will give instruction in all the
higher branches of an English eduea-
ton. Lessons in Elocution. Resi-.
dence, north rooms, A. j. Pullman1a
building. tt.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1889-12-10
sALMAGUNDl.
soiree Friday night.


in Ely, White Pine county.
Fresh cranberries, celery and East
ern apples, at Mira. Records.
There was q big snow storm in
London, England, last Saturday.
Ben Fitch arrived last night from
San Francisco. He did not stay long,
as he says it is too wet.
James Brain is having tussle
with rheumatism, but it has not been
able to get him down yet.
The out Of j. w. Ward Jr., pub
lished in Sundays Examiner, would
readily be taken for q picture of John
r. Bradley.
Editor Davis, Of the White Pine
News, has renewed his youth with q
pair OF spectacles for which he would
not take $50.
John Trepor came in from Hunt
ington Valley yesterday with a num-
Der of horses sufficient for car load,
which were shipped to San jose, Cal,
to-day.
Last Saturdays Reveille contains
over two columns of slush under the
head Of Pen Pictures IL Rhymes. II
this is poetry Byron was mere scrib-
bier OF jingling nonsense.
There are now six patients in the
County Hospital, and as there is room
for but one more Johnny Able hopes
that county charges will not crowd in
until he has little more room.
The Louisiana lottery is getting
ready to bribe, not only the Legisla-
ture, but the State Of Louisiana, by
offering TO pay the whole State debt
$4,000, 600 rather than have it's char
ter taken away from it.
Virginia Enterprise:--"When you've
got Wall street you've got the Presi-
dent" When Wall street has the
President and the Secretary of the
Treasury it is time for the silver men
to keep an eye open to the interests
OF the people.
News from both the northern and
southern parts of the county report
heavy snow storms. In Huntington
Valley the snow is eight inches deep,
in Llmoille five to six inches, and in
the north in many places it covers
the ground to the depth Of about two
feet. This insures abundance Of
water the coming season.
The Board of County Commission
ers met in special session yesterday,
all members present. The only bust
ness transacted was an order that the
Clerk advertise for sealed proposals
to build a bridge across South Fork
on the Shepherd road. See notice
elsewhere. The Board then adjourned
to Saturday, December %, 1889.
: The PostofFloo Department is con-
sidering newly patented postal re-
mittance card, The idea is to attach
stamps, to the desired amount, to the
reverse side of the card, which may
then DO mailed to any address, the
receiver TO present the card to any
Postoffics and receive in cash the
amount represented by the stamps
attached thereto.
We are not in favor Of Senator
Stewards silver bin, as It lie mere
modified counterpart Of Windows
scheme to issue certificates on bullion
deposited and suspend the coinage Of
silver dollars. We arc in favor Of no
eompromise, let the present law stand
until law providing for free cainage
OF silver ID assured beyond the posi-
bility OF doubt.
White Pine News: Tho financial
barometer in this section is feeling
the genial warmth Of the Joanna BIO.
nanza. Poker games are springing up
In all our saloons like mushrooms in
a COW pasture on a warm Spring
morning. The regular business enter.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1889-12-10
School Report.

Following lisa report of the Starr
Valley school for the month ending
Nov. 90 1890.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1889-12-10
TAX ON PROCEEDS Oh
MINES.

THE TAXES ON THE pROCREPs
mines Of Elko county fer the quarter eneS
Ing SEPT 10. lee, are now due end psyablss
and me law wiuh egard 10 their cohesaon "
lie St5iCuJ enforced.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1889-12-10
school Report.

Following is a report of the South
Fork school for the month ending
December 4. 1889:
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1889-12-10

An immense stock
Of Wallpapers, Bor-
ders and Decora-
tons, in all grades
and qualities and at
lowest prices at
Remnants. These
goods have just ar
rived and are the
latest patterns out
this season.
St. Paul daily globe., 1889-02-18
SAMOA AGAIN.

The return Of correspondent KLEIN
to this country will naturally freshen
up the agitation of the Samoan CUES
ton. and for the next three or four
weeks we expect to hear good deal of
war talk. Later developments confirm
what the GLOBE said in the beginning,
that BISMARCK has all along been pull
ing the wool over Secretary BAYARD's s
eyes, and that the German government
has been keeping steadily in the line of
its original purpose to establish a pro-
tectorate over the Samoan islands. In
order to do this without provoking a
conflict of arms, BISMARCK has called
into play all his strategic ability. aided
by a long diplomatic experience, and
has undoubtedly been successful in
binding our state department to his real
purposes. BISMARCK is close student
of human nature, and a most excellent
judge of men. When he starts in to
score point in favor of Germany
against another country, he first makes
it his business to acQualnt himself with
the personal characteristics of the
diplomatic representatives with whom
he has to deal. 1t didn't take him
long to discover that Mr.. BAYARD's
highssense of honor. coupled with his
training as lawyer, would make him a
stickler for the observance of a con-
tract. Accordingly BISMARCK arranged
to have a secret treaty negotiated which
would conceal the designs he had on the
Samoan group, anticipating that Mr..
BAYARD would be so much engrossed
in his endeayors to sustain the honor of
his country by strict observance Of
the treaty stipulations, he would fail to
discover the real movements of the
German chancellor until 1t would be too
late to thwart them. How well BIS
MARcK played his game is demonstrated
by recent developments. 1t now re-
mains question for the HARRISON adj
ministration whether to follow the
BAYARD policy of maintaining the
plighted faith of the nation in the OBJ
servance of treaty which was con-
ceived in deceit and born in guile, OF
whethe to throw the secret treaty to
the winds and serve notice on the Ger
man government that unless it relaXes
iCs hold on the Samoan group there will
be war to the knife.
St. Paul daily globe., 1889-02-18
SUSPICIOUS OF 1T.
Meline Having Hard Time to
Form a Cabinet.

PARIS. Feb. I'm. Meline is expert
eneing great difficulty in forming a
cabinet. M. Waldeck-Rousseau and
other prominent men have refused to
join.' NJ. de Freycinct prefers the war
portfolio, but On the persuasion FIRES
ident Carnot he has given half promise
to accept the foreign portfolio. M. Rou-
vler takes the interior portfolio. The
other portfolios are tentatively ar
ranged, but the list is not likely
to be settled until tomorrow. Sean-
tor Ernest Bollanger is mentioned as
minister of finance. The exhibition Of
ficials have presented memorial to
President Carnot praying for political
truce in the interests of the exhibition.
The only positive adhesions which NJ.
Meline has received are those of M.
Rouvier, for the ministry of the inter-
ior; NJ Perrier, for the ministry of edu-
cation, and NJ. Droutresme, for the min
istry of public works or commerce. 1t
is hoped that Gen. Billott will take the
war portfolio and M. RibOt some other,
but both Opportunists and Radicals are
refusing to join. in anticipation of a
short life for the new cabinet.
St. Paul daily globe., 1889-02-18
SOMEWHAT PERSONAL.

Gov. Merriam has strangely and un-
accountably snubbed Fillmore county,
and this section of the state, IN his
budget of appointments Spring Valley
Vidette.
For genuine newspaper enterprise
the GLOBE. of st. Paul, has faculty
of surprising it's neighbors. In yester-
days edition every article was headed
by literary quotation, making the
whole paper an interesting bit of lit
erature.-St. Peter Herald.
Senator Hixon is the most thoroughly
roasted legislator who ever drew mile
age and rode on pass. He has been
basted and cooked until he is now
''dOne brOwno-a mass of cracked euti-
Gle and dried-up bones. Vale HiXon.-
st. Clond Times.
Senator Scheffer is great joker. His
antics in the gOvernorShip were hugely
amusing. Albert is whole circus
with three rings and numerous side
shows. He has introduced a bill into
the senate appropriating $4,000 to de
fray the expenses of state c0nStitu-
tiOnal convention. to be held Sept. II
neXt.-Mankato Register.
The ST. Paul GLOBE took It's readers
hy surprise last Sunday by publishing
the Ten Commandments in full, and
then took some Of them a good deal
more by surprise in going around and
asking them where the commandments
St. Paul daily globe., 1889-02-18
CABINET GOSSIP.
A Disposition in Certain Quarters
to Kick

INDIANAPOLIS, Feb. 17.-Round the
hotels and on the streets the chief talk
has been the visit of Mr.. Window, and
opinions vary as to whether he is to 90
into the cabinet as well as to the quality
of the appointment. The leading Re-
publicans here are not disposed to talk
much on the subject. One of them, how
would array Congressman DunnelI in
opposition to the administration, and
that the fight would be lively. There
is less talk of W. III. II. Miller going
into the cabinet than yesterday, but
quite number of Mr.. Miller's friends
positively assert that he will be one
of the eight. They do not pre-
tend to assign him to any specific
place, but the intimations are that it
will be the department. of justice. 1t is
known that Gen. Harrison has for
long time had the greatest confidence in
his judgment on legal questions. Out
side of the immediate friends of Mr..
Miller, however, there is little credit
given to the report. 1t was rumored
last night that Mr.. Noble, of Missouri,
who has been mentioned for cabinet
place, was in the city Yesterday and
called upon Gen. Harrison, but nothing
certain can be obtained in regard to it,
as.the rumor will neither be affirmed nor
denied at the generals house. 1t is
pretty generally conceded here to-day
that Mr.. Noble will be member of the
cabinet. The leading Democrats here
are disposed to criticise very severely
the makeup of the cabinet so far as it
has been announced. In this criticism
they are joined by some of the Repub-
cans. Their criticisms are mainly di-
rected at Window, Wanamaker and No
BILE. The great majority of the Repub-
iicans express themselves as highly
pleased.
St. Paul daily globe., 1889-02-18
A Small Morning Blaze.

Fire was discovered in the basement
of 1873 East Tenth street at about 1:3O
this morning by Officer Ross. who no
ticed smoke issuing from the rear win.
dow. The house, which is one apart
ment of the Hoffman block, was occu-
pied by j. W.. Armstrong and
other gentlemen. The inmates
were compelled to leave without
much ceremony and barely escaped a
drenching from the chemical hose
which was applied at first, but to no eff
feet. No furniture was removed, and
damage to it from water and smoke will
amount to about $4,000. The building,
although not damaged much ~ :h bg fire:
the fire department to get at the fire,
which was under the first floor and not
accessible. The damage to it will be
about s., GOO, covered by insurance,
St. Paul daily globe., 1889-02-18
BURGLAR NABBED.
De tectiyes Lay for Man and
Get Him,

Charles Jones, alias 1.-THE Omaha
Shiner," a large colored man, was
caught in the act of breaking into
George H. Wright's house, at IS South
Eleventh street. Minneapolis, at O'Clock
this morning, and was locked UP by
Detectives Hall and Lawrence. Wright's
house was burglarized Friday night and
a considerable quantity of clothing and
some jewelry secured. On Saturday a
fellow named Dave Murphy was ar
rested for the burglary, and some of
the goods found in his possession. Yes
terday Jones and another man were
seen hanging about the place, and last
night the detectives laid for mir. Bur
glar" and captured him. Jones and his
partner kicked in the rear door, picked
the lock of an inside door, and fell in
the arms of the officers. Jones partner
realized his mistake before it was too
late. and beat hasty retreat before he
could be captured. Jones had hard
fight, but was finally handcuffed.
St. Paul daily globe., 1889-02-18
To Be Raised on Thursday Re
garding Affairs in Samoa.

u
garding Affairs in Samoa.
Special to the Globe.
LONDON, Feb. 17.-ft is now admitted
by persons in ministerial confidence
that the queens speech, which will be
read in parliament next Thursday, will
make special reference to the situation
in Samoa, and recommend conference
between the accredited representatives
of the interested governments for the
purpose of settling the disputed ques-
tiOns. In the chief clause OF the speech,
however, will be one requesting parlia-
ment to grant funds without delay to
increase the efficiency of the navy. Ad-
miral Colomb has been selected as the
member to second the adoption Of the
address in reply to the speech from the
throne, and will take occasion to iM-
press upon the minds of his colleagues
the vital necessity Of complying with
her majeSty's request Immediately. One
of the first duties of the speaker upon
the assembling of the house will be to
inform the body of the Imprisonment of
Mr. OBrien and the other Irish MEM
berS who have been incarcerated during
the recess. This will be done, as usual,
without G. mment on the part of the
speaker. Dut a section of the Liberals
will, nevertheless, endeayor to raise
debate on the subject, during which
Mr. Balfour will be handled without
gloves
St. Paul daily globe., 1889-02-18
BEN In GOOD HEALTH,
And Walks to Church to Get an
Appetite.

INDIANAPOLIS, Feb. 17.-President-
elect Harrison attended the First Pres
byterian church this morning. accom-
panied by his wife and daughter. While
the edifice was comfortably filled, there
was not the overfiowing which the
family will doubtless experience here
after. Gen. Harrison walked to the
church, and was followed by Mrs. Har-
rison and Mrs. Mckee in the family
carriage. The contrast between the
entrance of the presdent-eleet this
morning and his entrance to Washing
ton churches in the future, if the usual
custom is continued, will be very great.
To-day there was apparently no
curiosity manifested by the congrega-
.tion to catch glimpse at the magis-
trate, and he strolied up the
aisle to his pew. well near the
front, without creating the slightest
c0mmotion. Upon leaving the church
the president-elect and Mrs. Harrison
stopped several times to converse with
friends. and the former took advantage.
of the bracing air for walk to his
home, while the ladies took their car
riage. 1t has not yet been definitely de-
cided when the preSident-elect and his
idtHliy Will lcdfb Ntlb lOI w dSllltlS GOil.
but they expect to start within the next
ten days. Gen. Harrison is looking
very well, reports to the contrary not
withstanding, and his intimate friends
say that. while the strain upon him
since his nomination has been very
great, he has been fully equal to the
task, and, judging from present indica-
tons, he will enter upon his executive
duties in the best of health and spirits.
The Woman's club of this city has
issued invitation to its members for
reception at the New Denison hotel Oh
sYuesdaynext in.honor of Mrs. Harrison
sahd Mrs. Mckee. both of whom are
members of the organization. 1t is eX-
peeted that thisswili be the last enter
tainment in which these ladies' will
participate prior to their departure for
the capital.
St. Paul daily globe., 1889-02-18
A Cloud on the Title of Valu-
able Property Near the
City Of Superior.
James Stinson, the Holder,
Charged With Securing 1t
in a Fraudulent Way.
Fourteen SWedeS Make Affida.
Wits Of a Rather Damag-
ing Nature.
The Case to Be Tried Soon by
the United States Circuit
Court.

Special to the Globe.
WEST SUPERIOR, Wis, Feb. 10.
w. Streetor, who is attorney for the
United States in connection with the
Stinson land case. returned to-day from
Washington, where he has been en-
gagged in matters pertaining to the case.
He stated to reporter that Stinson
now has no possible show for retaining
his title to the property involved, as
there was no practicable ground upon
which to base the defeuSe. The partic-
ulars of the case, the decision of which
will involve over million dollars, are
as follows: A number of years ago
James Stinson acquired title to four
teen quarter-sectionS of land, which at
that time was of little value except for
farming purposes, but at the present,
owing to the development of Superior,
is of great value, being situated but
short distance from the village limits.
Several months ago. number of Su-
periors's citizens, having by some un-
known means discovered evidence of
alleged fraud having been practiced by
Stinson, whereby he
OBTAINED TITLE
to this property, they placed infOrma-
tion IN the hands of 0. w. Streetor, as
attorney for the government. and he,
pursuing course of investigation, Sc
cured from fourteen Swedes affidayits
to the effect that Stinson had employed
each Of them to file and prove up on
quarter section of land. the terms of
their contracts with him requiring that
after proving up they relinquiSh their
rights to him. The Swedes, further
more, stated that they, having arrived
in this country but short time previous
not verSed in the ways and tongue of the
American man." in consequence Of
which circumstance they were twisted
round the forefnger of the shrewd Stin-
son and did his bidding. laboring the
while under the impression that they
had struck soft ''yob," their duties,
for which they were well paid, simply
requiring that they reside in and take
care of the shacks which were built for
them. The first hearing of the case was
held at Madison, but the presiding
judge
DISMISSED THE BILL
on the ground that it should pass
through the hands of the attorney gen
eral. Accordingly, Mr.. Streetor went to
Washington for the purpose of prepar-
ing new bill. which was to bear the
signature of the attorney general. He
accomplished his work in spite of the
opposition brought to bear by the rep
resentatives of StinsOn, and the case
will be tried by the United States cir
cult court at the next term, in one of
the three cities, Eau Claire, Madison or
I In n of q
being decided against Stinson. his title
to the property involved will be relin-
quished to the government, and then be
in the hands of the interior department.
The squatters upon the quarter sections
in question will, in the event men-
toned, be entitled to file and prove up
on the claims. as they have been the
first to make improvements upon the
ground.