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Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1889-02-15
THE NEVADA LEGIsI.ATURE.
Thirty-Seventh Day.

SENATE.
Mr.. Foley gave notice that the Ju.
dietary Committee had appointed Judge
Edwards as Clerk of Judiciary Commit
tee.
On motion of Sproule, 600 addi-
tional orples of the report OF the
State Board of Agriculture was ordered
printed.
GENERAL FILE.
8. B. 45-De6ning actual resi-
dencs. Amended and ordered en-
crossed.
Assembly Concurrent Re+oIuti on
No. 10, relative to amending Constitu-
ton. Lost.
A. B. "a. amending Act relative to
official bonds. Psssed.
s. B. AZ, Act relating to District At
torneys. Passed.
A. B. 40, Act regulating Office hours
of county officers, Lost.
ASSEMBLY.
PETI IONS.
Requesting the passage of Senate
Bill No. 10, an Act relating to the re-
duction of salaries of certain county
officials. 1t was signed by prominent
citiZers.
oovERNoR's MESSAGE.
Joipt and Concurrent Resolution
relative to Home Rule in Ireland. APP
proved.
Also A. B. No. rs. an Act to regulate.
compensation of county officers.
Senate substitute for A. b. No. 81, an
Act relative to compensation OF certain
county officers, was returned without
Governors approval.
The veto of the Governor was uus-
tanned by the Assembly.
INTRODUCTION OF BILLS.
BY Murray-A. B. SO, an Act to
amend IN Act to regulnte compensa-
ton of certain county oficicls. PRO-
vides for fees and mileage for witnesses
in civil cases.l Referred to Judiciary
Committee.
BY Gilbert-A. B. "a, an Act to
amend On Act for the commitment
of Insane persons to the State Asy-
lum Empowers County Clerks to
held Investigations in the absence of
Judge
Referred to Judiciary Committee.
BY Moore-A. B. 95, an Act to amend
an Act regulating the compensation If
county officers. Referred to Nye coun-
ty delegation.
GENERAL FILE.
A. B. 43--An Act to amend an Act
relative t. elections. Passed.
A. B. 67--An Act to regulate the
business OF insurance companies. Com
rels the payment of the total amount of
Insurance when incendiaryis not proved ]
Tabled until tomorrow.
A. Is. 6S-An Act to prohibit the
shearipg of sheep within the limits
Of town or city. Ordered Engross-
ed.
Substitute for A. B 20, an Act to
amend Section Is, of nm Act to provide
for the selection of lands granted by the
United States to the Stnte of Nevada
[Sinking wells on land necessary for
application. Adopted.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1889-02-15
L00k IAcr0l

We have just received = large stock
OF Ladies' Hats. Ladies' Dress Goods,
consisting Of Ginghamr, Linens and
Woolsnp, and Gentlsmen's Clothing,
all OF the latest and most desirable
styles. Call ana inspect Thorn.
S-26. I. NOMINATION..
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1889-02-15

Whose lives made unhappy and who's very
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ETC
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ges, which will cure any ordinary case $500.
Sent with full particulars to any address, on re-
ceipt of price.
Book on Nervous Diseases, (S6 pages,) sent
sealed. free.
Address,
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Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1889-02-15
Indurated FibTe ware.

The attention Of tho public il directed
to my now stock of Tubs, Buckets, Ba-
ems, etc., manufactured from Indurared
Wood Fibre, pressed ont in one piece,
without seams or hoops. It il light
and durable, will not shrink or swell,
will not faint any kind Of liquid
and bids fair to suporceds tin and wood
en- ware. Call and examine il.
8. II. CHAaR.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1889-02-15
U.ivo Ard Let live.

1.-Two ana Let Live.
Those who desire fresh Groceries and
Provisions, as well as glassware, QussD,-
ware, etc. should not fail to examine
my stock aud prices before purchasing.
"A penny saved 10 - good ~ . penny
earned" and you can save money by
purchasing goods At homo. I carry .
largo stock Of seasonsbls goods and
will sell at Live and Let Live priosS.
2.18. II. CAAsH.
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DIBTRICT COURT.
Hon. r. r. B1oE1ow, Judge.
Thursday, Feb. IA, 1889.

State of Nevada VA. Edward Jones
and Edward T. Smith Indicted for
burglary. Defendants arraigned and
entered plea of not guilty. cause set
for trial at 10 o'clock A. N. Feb. 18th.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-01-20
MONEY FOR CoOGAN.I
| Plat, OF ssw York, and Commodore Batsmau'
Engaged IN q Sensational Controversy

Plat. OF ssw York, and Commodore Batsmau'
Engaged IN . Sensational Controversy
New YORK. Jan. 1.-the Cincinnati j
Enquirer published on Tuesday dispatch
from Washington which stated on the al
legged authority OF Commodore Arthur
Bateman, OF this city, that three days be-
fore the recent election Thomas q. Plat
demanded and received sl50,00O for the use
of which no accounting was 10 be de-
manded. After the election Plat wss TO
ported to have said he used the money to
defray the expenses df Coogan's campaign
The Enquirer's correspondent further said
before the election Platt offered the once
Of secretary OF the Interior TO a Pacific rail-
road corporation for 100000, conditional
upon lIarrls0n's election. According 10
the Enquirer when Bateman was In lndi-
annapolis lately he laid THESE charges before
Harrison. Yesterday Platt wrote sharp,
note 10 Bateman, asking IL In the inter
View containing these "malici0us slanders''
he was correctly reported. Bateman re-
piled that about one quarter OF the inter
view was correct; the balance had been
drawn from imagination. Bateman adds:
"rhis story about the Interior department
has been current gossip for some time. but
II Is unnecessary for me TO say never be-
lieyed It," Plat says he would like to
know which quarter OF the interview Bate
man stands by.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-01-20

WASHINGTON, Jan. l9-When the cre-
dentIals Of Anthony Higgins, as senator
from Delaware, were presented this morn
ing. Senator Edmunds moved they be re-
ferred 10 the committee on elections. as he
understood they were not In accordance
with the law.
The senate to-day confirmed the nomina-
tion OF Walter l.. Bragg. 0f Alabama, TO be
Interstate commerce commissioner.
Secretary and Mrs. Falrchild gave din
ner tonight In honor Of the president and
Mrs. Cleveland.
This afternoon Mr.. Morton, accom- panied
by his wife, called at the White House and
were cordially received by the president
and Mrs. Cleveland. 4
Senator Hiscock gave q dinner at the
Arlington this evening In honor Of Vice
President Elect Morton.
The Nebraska delegation In congress
have united with eighty-four rep
resentatlyes and twentyseyen senator's In
the Nebraska state legislature In recon-
mendlng 10 President Harrison for his sec
retary 0f the interior, John M. Thnrston.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-01-20

board the German man-Of-war before noon
of the Goth, and caused his people 10 give
up all their arms. Mataafa replied that he
was sorry the German sailors had been
killed. but that the SamOans intended to
light for their liberty
On the afternoon OF Dec. %, the German.
American and English consuls met, but
owing 10 the obstinacy Of the German no
settlement was arrived ~. On the follow
inR day knop.e issued proclamation or
derlng the SamOans % bring their firearms
on board the Olga during the day or the
villages would he bombarded. United
States Consul Blackjack at once sent pro-
test, informing the German Consul that
Il. l.. Hamilton, an American citizen,
owned three houses In Mataafatte, over
which the American flag had been placed
and II this property was damaged the Ger
man government would be held respon
sible. No reply was made and on the fol-
lowing morning the Olga shelled the town
and afterwards sent force Of sailors ashore
20 complete the destruction by fire. Ham
ilton's houses were destroyed and the large
Amt riean flag which had been placed upon
one of them was partially burned by the
German sailors, and then torn down. Its
fragments were delivered 10 Consul Black.
lock. who has forwarded IL 10 Secretary
Bayard. The German consul after wards
wrote a. Consul Blackjack complaining OF
Klein having led the attack on the German
forces on The night OF the 18th. Blackjack
replied he had had investigated the rumor
and found II untrue.
On the 2lst the Germans fired several
shots on a native boat in neutral waters
and narrowly escaped hitting boat con-
tainlng two English officers The Ger
mans spologlzed TO the English. Charles
Brown, an American citizen, who was on
shore during the firing, was requested by
the English 10 ask the Germans 10 cease
shooting He did so, when the Germans
seized him, carried him on board the war
ship Eber, and after handling him rough
ly for some time released him. The Ger.
mans have made no further assaults since
this and are evidently awaiting reinforce
ments Should they make a second attack
upon Mataafa's forces they would certainly
bt defeated, as Mataafa has forty-fve hun
died well armed men. IL Ia claimed that
about 1000 OF Tamasese's men have Joined
Mataaf since the b0mbardment not sym
pathzing with the attack upon their coun
trymen.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 1q,-A copy OF a dis
patch In regard 10 insults 20 American,
and the American flag at Samoa by Ger
man soldiers was .hown 10 Secretary Bay
ard this evening. He said the disturbanc,
| referred 10 was undoubtedly the same a,
that described by Consul Blackjack In biz
cable message To the department OF the 6ti
inst. The consurs account, he said, wa
not nearly so sensational as the one just
received from San Francisco, but contained
later Information. The secretary addet
that the department IL IN constant com
munication with Samoa through its agents
one OF whoh is stationed at Auckland, ant
the latest Information received Is TO th,
effect that affairs are aulet In that country
| aud that no serious trouble has occurred
| Jnce the 9th inst
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-01-20
HARRIET'S BAD CASE.
The Eccentric Helress Creates Another sensa.
tion Over Actor BeIIe~.

The Eccentric relress Creates Another sensa.
tIon Over Actor eeIIew.
New YORK, Jan. l9.-The eccentric
Miss Harriet Coffin, the heiress, formerly
OF Cincinnati, whose mad infatuation for
Actor Kyrle Bellew has In the past tempt
ed her to brandish knives and revolyers and
caused her sarity 10 be questioned, created
a disturbance at Palmer's theater last night
where Bellew is supporting Mrs. James
Brown Potter. Miss Coffin called at the
stage entrance for the actor with a 80 cali
bre revolver in her pocket. He saw her
arrested and locked up. charged with car
rying concealed weapons and being dis0r-
derly. On her person was n large SUN
OF money and 100 In checks drawn on
her bank account. She vigorously resented
being searched and kicked an officer, A
notebook, with many suggestive remarks
about Bellew, was found ON her person.
Sample memorandas are these: "My
strength Is falling fast and | shall die"
feeling-the same feeling that Bellew
gave me on the stage when | saw
him In Adonls. lie says he can
kill me. IL die. II Is bis fault. lie is my
passion. lie has control of my whole bus
mess. lie gives me 10 understand I fear
him" The revolver was a afive-chambered,
81 calibre weapon, which was not loaded.
In her pocket was found a box OF arsenic
waters, two handkerchief. a bottle OF
cough medicine and her well-known note
book.
Harriet Coffin was committed for exam
ination as 10 her mental condition this
morning. She was very indignant because
she had been locked up with q number OF
dlssiptt d women and denied giving the
actor annoyance.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-01-20
TO CHANGE THE LAWS.
County oHlssrs. Dissatisfied with Their Com
pensatloo. TO Hold a Convention

County ofhsers. Dissatisfied with Their Com
pensstioo. to Hold Convention,
BUTTE, Jan. i9.-ISpeciAl TO the indie
pendent THE sherIffs OF Montana, to-
getheT with the probate judges and city
marshals, are preparing 20 hold a conyen-
tion At Helena not later than Feb. l. The
object Of the meeting is 90 prepare bill 10
be presented 10 the legislature regulating
certain defects In existing laws. One Of
the principal causes OF complaint Is the fee
law, which is In the third year OF It's opera
tion. The effect OF this law, the officers
claim, is such AS 10 cut down their remun-
GRAFTON 10 point below what Is right
The sheriff OF Silver Bow county, for In
stance says his Office, after he pays the
help which is absolutely necessary for him
10 employ, is not worth dollar
day TO him. The sherlifs also want some
changes made In the existing law proyid.
ing penalty for resisting an officer while
making an arrest As the laws at present
stand an officer. even II he sees an offender
in the act OF committing a crime, is not
protected by law In making bis arrest un-
less he shall have first provided himself
with q warrant. The sheriffs think the
law should give them ample power In this
matter.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-01-20
DECEPTIVE BROWN.
A Great Fails Doctor leaves the Town Sudden
" and will ssturn with he Sheriff.

= 0feet rails Ooctof leaves the Town SUDDEN
" and will ssturn with he Sheriff.
GREAT FALLS, Jan. ~ la-[Special TO the
lndepeEdentl- Judson q. Brown left
here few days ago for the East. He bor-
rowed $3.50 from DIR. Westman and handed
him box which II was supposed contained
a gold watch which Brown had offered to
leave AS security for the loan. Yesterday
the box was examined and found 20 co.,
tain only sand. Telegrams were Mt once
sent TO places along the Manitoba railroad,
and In response thereto word came from
Crookston that Browne had been arrested
on the train and would be held TO await
further orders. Sheriff Downing will
leave tomorrow with a rcquisition for
Brown, who is also charged with taking
away other goods which he had mortgsged.
Brown has been here about year. lie
was confirmed growler and never Ac
qulred public or professional favor and In
CURED debts he did not pay. Telegraus
have been received from him asking 10 be
released, but the persons whom he de.
frauded viii not consent
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-01-20
Governor Swineford Stands Ready to-
Prove All His Previous State
ments Regarding outrages,
A CONTRACT WELL KEPT.
The Executive Asks for Congress
ional Committee TO Visit Under
His Direction the Main
land Natives.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 1.-THE annual re
port OF Gov. Swineford upon the operation I
of the Alaska Commercial company was
laid before both branches Of congress to-
day. The governor reaiiirms and empha-
sizes the accusations heretofore made
against the company In Its dealings with
the natives, other than those living ON Seal
Island. Concerning the treatment of these
he has no word of complaint lie also
says the company's contract with the gov
ernment relative 10 the taking Of fur seal,
is, In his opinion, faithfully observed. The
company's treatment OF The main
land natives he characterizes as un-
lust aud cruel In the extreme.
Referring 10 the denial OF the charges
against the company In bis last annual re-
port he says: II now reiterate every one
OF those charges, though | know full well
that In the investigation made by the COM
mittee OF congress holding It's sessions In
Washing ton and calling rs witnesses only
those who have been the recipients OF the
company's fav0rs. Is not likely to arrive at
any Just conclusion as 10 their truth or
falsity. can only say that each and every
statement have made concerning the ope-
rations of the company Is susceptible OF
the cleverest aud most convincing proof.
but the evidence will not be found lying
around loose In the city OF Washington
and San Francisco, IL must be sought for
among the people who have suffered its
expressions, rather than In the persons OF
thOse who have had free transportation on
United States ships and been wined and
dlned at the tables OF the cOmpany's ON
GERS and agents. A sub committee OF con-
gress, going over the route taken by me In
| the recent cruise Of the Thetls. and assnr-
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-01-20
SUGAR DUTY FRAUDS.
Strong Language From Falrchlid condening
New York and Philadelphia Officers.


WASHINGTON. Jan. 10. - Secretary
Fairchild to-day transmitted to the senate
the report Of I. A. Bryne, special agent Of
the treasury department, on frauds In
sugar at New York and Philadelphia. He
presents table showing the loss TO the
revenue on sugar imports at the two cities
from June l, 1883, to June I, 1885, by rea-
son OF the lower duty paid than at Boston
10 have been s405, 800. He presents a list
of officers at the port Of New York and
recommends the summary removal OF
them. He says these men stand charged
with dereilction OF duty, false assumption
OF prerOgatives, total disregard Of the
treasury regulations, and open defiance OF
the expressed orders OF the secretary Of
the treasury. He says his work has been
greatly retarded by difficulties such as OBJ.
structions, deliberate evasion, practical ex-
quivocati0D, organized resistance and de-
termined efforts 10 conceal the true facts
which he has experienced at the hand OF
customs and appraising officers and en-
pl0yes who should have co operated with
him In prosecution Of the investigations.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-01-20
10 Combat the slave Trads

BERLIN, Jan. 1.-THE East Africa lbil
was submitted To the bundesrath to-day. IL
Is entitled, "a bill for the protection OF
German interests and for combating the
slave trade in East Africa" II asks
grant Of 1000 900 marks. The task OF exc
cutting the provisions of the bill Is entrusted
10 a commission, which shall have the right
10 supervise the proceedings OF the East
African company
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-01-20

BUTTE, jan ia.-ISpecial TO the Inde.
pendent l-R. Il. Spangler and Il. y.
Smith, Of the free delivery branch Of the
postal service, are In the city examining
the condition of the Butte Office. They
will report 10 the Office In favor OF estab-
fishing free delivery system in Butte.
This will contemplate the dlscontinuance
OF the Offices at South Butte and Walker.
Vile, while Meaderyllle will not get the
benefit OF free delivery. The change will
be made about March I. Butte has long
been qualified by population and by the re-
celpts OF the ONCE for this boon.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-01-20
THE TRUCK BROKE.
Lieut. Gov. Mcdonald. Of Michigan. Killed In Q
Railroad Accident.

MARQUETTE, Mich, Jan. 19.-One OF
the trucks Of passenger coach on the
Northwestern east-bouDd train broke this
afternoon as the tain was nearing Elm
station and threw the coach of the track.
The derailed car struck a stump and was
smashed TO pieces, killing or injuring all
the occupants. Lieutenant Governor Jas.
ii. Mcdonald, of Michigan, was killed,
also his business partner, OF Escanabia, and
a man named Tnttle. Conductor Arm
strong had leg broken and T.. +. Foster,
OF Iron Mountain. was seriously injured
A number Of other passengers were
slightly injured.
Lieut. Gov. Macdonald and party were
playing a friendly game OF cards. Mr..
Tuttle, who was In seat 10 the
rear OF the table was instantly killed, his
neck being broken. Mr.. Mcdonald was In
the same seat with him, and his arm was
torn of at the shoulder and was found at
least forty feet from the body. He lived
about one hour, and was conscious for a
few minutes.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-01-20

DENVER, Jan. l9-The report published
IN the east that the people are fleeing from
this city because OF q smallpox epidemic.
and that there are now from 100 10 800
cases, is false. From forty to fifty cases
have been reported at the health Office up
10 date, which Is not a greater number
than usual at this season OF the year. The
cases are very mild, and there have been
only three deaths 10 far.
The health commissioner to-day made an
affidavit that there are only four mild cases
OF smallpox within the city limits. The
remainder OF the cases are at the pest
house, isolated several miles from the city
and under strict quarantine. The city au-
tborities have taken every means 20 pre-
vent the disease from spreading and there
Is no fear or possibility OF It's becoming
epidemic.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-01-20

ALBANY, Jan. l9.-rhe grand jury re
turned indictments today for smuggling
opium against Chang Jee, Low How and
All Quong, Of Buffalo. Low How was
fined 500, All Quong sentenced TO two
years In the penitentiary and fine Of 500
and Chang Jee acquitted. WIN. Ling and
Edward Metllnger. Of Erie county. accom-.
plices OF the Cinnamon, pleaded guilty 10
the charge OF smuggling opium at Suspen-
sion Bridge and were lined 500 and com
should be paid. The fact that they had
given testimoney which assisted In the de-
lection OF the smugglers was adduced 10
mitigate their sentence
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-01-20
AIanns.se. Trade.dx.

MEMPHIS, January le.-It Is reported
that at Tiptonville, a landing ON the Mis-
slppi river, IS miles north OF here some
weeks ago, a young man married the
daughter Of Mrs. j. Y. Atheson, widow,
who had some money. The grooms father
and the young couple murdered the old
lady 70 get IL. A posse of indignant citi-
zens lynched all three.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-01-20
ouban olrarma..r. On . s,aIs..

NEW YORK, Jan. la.-All the cigar
makers In forty Havana cigar manufac-
tories struck to-day against a reduction Of
50 per 1000, which the bosses made elgh-
teen months ago. The strikers are mostly
Cubans. The work is all hand made and
brings the best prices In the market Three
firms have already yielded. Over l,00o
hands are out.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-01-20
A Contract labor Case.

PHILADELPHIA Jan. ls.-Judge' Butler
In an oral opinion to-day decided the
actions brought in the United States dis
triet court TO receive $1,000 penalty from
James Lees a. Sons for the employment OF
contract labor at their mills at Bridgeport,
Pa, should stand and the matter will
therefore be disposed Of by jury.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-01-20

WASHINGTON. Jan. l9.-The report OF
the returning board In the case OF Judge.
Advocate General Swain has been sub
mitted 10 the secretary OF war. The i'm
preston Is IL recommends retirement
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1889-12-29
Imprenta del "Boletin.n 9

ss szstf aetIE@. 80. u ..4,,s-s 4
Imprenta del "Boletin." )"
Sc acaban de recibir en- esta I'm
prenta los articulos siguientes. .
Elegantes pesa-cartas. aaa
RBLOJES de pared y desperta-
dores de 10 diferentes classes. -r'
ESFERAS con circulos de metal.
OARTERAS para 6ocumentos.
LAPIOES mercantilee. ~-'
PLBMAS de GRO.
LAPIOES de idem.
ESOBIBANfAs elegantee de 8
usos.
IL OARPECAS de nule ' tahletei
PLUMAS-fuentes.
A EPAPELERAS de varias classes.
MARCOS para retratos.
REGULEZ. - Ret6rica y Poe
tica. -. 's'a'53a ii ~ -1F J
SENET. - Geometria analitica.
OOMELERAN.--Gram&tica CAS-
telIaDa.