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Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1890-03-21
A TEMPERANCE STORY
Freight-Handlers Tap Barrel OF whisky
and Then Wish They Hadn't.

Freight Handlers Tap q Barrel OF Whisky
and Then Wish They Hadn't.
An exceedingly practical temperance
lecture was preached to the freight
handlers at one Of the stations of the
Pennsylvania railroad short time ago,
says the New York Tribune. The re-
suit is that each man now wears blue
ribbon and all Notwithstanding casks
and barrels wnlcn are put off at that
station and for which there are no
known owners are left severely alone.
A few months ago there came to this
place by express a big barrel unaccom-
panied by any thing and having no
mark by which the owner or it's des-
tination could be learned. There was
an odor of whisky about it, and it looked
suspiciously like a whisky barrel. A
tracer was sent over the road, but moth
ing could be learned as to where it
came from,' to whom it was going or by
whom 1t was owned. It stood on the
platform for few days until it became
nuisance. The freight-handlers eyed
1t rather longingly, but could not get at
1t while it wac in that conspicuous place.
BY the order of the station agent the
barrel was taken to the loft of the store
room to await for a possible owner who
might turn up some time in the future.
1t had been there for two or three
months when one of the express COM
panies' men went to the station agent
and told him he was looking for bar
rel of alcohol with two skeletons inside
of 1t.
The station agent remembered the
mysterious barrel and took the searcher
10 the loft. He Immediately identified
the barrel as the one which he was look
irg for. A kick from his foot produced
hollow sound, followed by the rattling
Of some dry objects inside. A closer ex-
animation showed that numerous gim-
let holes had been made in the head,
and that the holes had been plugged up
with matches.
The station agent sent for the freight
handlers to have them come to the loft
and help take the barrel down.
Its empty" faltered one of the men.
"Yes, know; but 1 want to see IL
there is any thing inside Of it," said the
express agent, at the same time break
ing in the head of the barrel with an
axe. Out tumbled the two skeletons, to
the horror and dismay of the freight
handlers. They were dumfounded and
fled from the loft instantly. Not one of
the mon turned up for work for three
days. All sent around word in the morn
ing that they were sick. When they
did come back each wore a blue ribbon,
and they haven't since been known to
take a drink of whisky. Unclaimed
freight is absolutely safe at the station
noW
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1890-03-21
COUNTY PRINTING.

NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN THAT
lN bids are now open for the printing If
Elko County for the period OF ten months,
commencing April /, 1890, and ending Feb
ruary 1, 1891. Said printing to.include every
thing paid for out Of County Funds, such as
publishing of Proceedings of Board Of ,om-
missioncrs, advertising, county blanks lettOr
heads, etc.
Bids must be fled in my Office on or before
the 7th day Of April, 1890.
T.. q. HENDERSON,
Ex.Onlcio Clerk Of Board of County CON.
m'ssionerg In and for the County Of Elko,
Elk. New. March 3, 1900.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1890-03-21
A Warninr to Edltora.

An Indiana country editor received a
gift of barrel Of very hard cider from
an admiring subscriber, and the next
three issues of his paper brought him
seven libel suits, four lickings and no
tice of his dismissal from the fold of the
hard-shell Baptist church. When an
humble editor uses hard cider for inside
matter the results sometimes verge on
the terrible.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1890-03-21
No Place Tor n Doctor.

1t is remarkable fact that the city of
Truro, In the center of tie population
Of Cornwall, with 1900 inhabitants--
and seven times that number within q
few miles-has for many years had but
three physicians. When 1t is considered
that here in America there Is one doctor
to every 800 people, the contrast seems
still more wonderful. ....-----
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1890-03-21

BULLION STAGE.
Arrives, Tuesday& Saturday. ..4:00P
Departs. Monday 4 Friday".......9:G0A.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1890-03-21
LAMOILLE STAGE.

Arrives, Tuesday Il saturday.....t.. 400 P. a
Departs, Wednesday & Sunday ..... 900 A. N.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1890-03-21
SUBSCRIPTION RATES.
ADVERTISING RATES.

VIII be made! as low as is consistent with
oJrd business principles. Apply at the uf
see for terms.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1890-03-21

DEPUTY o. &. LAND AND MINERAL
- Surveyor for Nevada, Mines laid out
and Surveyed for Patent. Land surveyed, ap.
plications, contracts, payments on land, and
appertaining to taking up or holding land Of
the State or Government attended 10. bhalI
keep fully posted as to all lands taken mp aud
acsnt in The esstern rart OF Noyada Ad.
u.Ls Elko, NevAda,
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1890-03-21
NO. 81.
OUR TERMS FOR 1890
Subscribers to the
Weekly
INDEPENDENT

Can have either the NEW YORK
WORLD, CHICAGO NEWS, or
NATL. DEMOCRAT and the INDE
PENDENT one year for So IN AID.
VANCE, or the INDEPENDENT
alone for 81 IN ADVANCE. Those
who do not wish to pay in advance
can have the paper one year for s.,
payable at the end Of the year.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1890-03-21
, HUNTINGTON STAGE.

Arrives, Monday. 400 p. "
Departs, Tuesday Observation-Disclosures 800 p. n
The daily state chronicle. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 188?-1891, 1890-10-31
THE CHILDREN,S FRIENDS.
What Mr, Barnum and Mr.. Bailey will
Show the Little Folks at Raleigh.

What MI. Barnum and Mr. Bailey will
Show the Little Folks at Raleigh.
After charming the little princesses of
England daughters Of the Prince of
Wales, and hosts of the children of the
nobility of Europe, Barnum & Bailey are
going to cause fiutter in the hearts of
the little folks in this city, by bringing
their European Show here, and what a
wealth Of wonders and embarrassment
of features Barnum Il Bailey have col
lected for exhibition in their Greatest
Show on earth this year! The wonder
Is, not that they exist, but that they can
crowd so much into their tents and show
them all in one day. Cages, steam mu
steal chariots and others, wild beasts,
horses In the horse fair, trained animals,
herds of elephants, hippodrome races,
three circus companies, two menageries,
aviary, 1000 performers, an army of
employees, and, in fact, everything that
money can buy. Besides all this, the
Impre Kiraify's Nero, or the Destruc-
ton of Rome" undoubtedly the most
instructive, as well as the grandest spec
tacle, ever produced; familiarizing the
mind of the youth of the country with
the customs of old Rome; with Arabian
horses, arms, dancing girls, religious sr-
ticles, and all accoutrements and para
phernalia belonging to the days of elori-
| Gus Rome. Four trains of railroad cars,
etc, more in reality than was ever eyhi-
bited before i'll any country at one time,
lal of it new, bright. rich, and grand,
ard the tone of the whole pure. moral
and conspicuously clean. Barnum &
Bailey have certainly great show, and
they are both great men, as we'll as being
the beaefactors of the public and the
| teachers of the children.
| Their whole undivided Shows will be
here on November Oh and the great free
street parade will take place in the
morning at o'clock.
The daily state chronicle. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 188?-1891, 1890-10-31
PAY In PARLIAMENT.
A Bill to Compensate Members For
Services--It Will BE God Send to
Irish Members.
[By United Press

lDS ~ uIUCu lSOS.l
LONDON, Nov 3,-Mr. Charles Fen
wick, the Gladstonian member of Par
lament for the Wausbok division of
Northumberland, has prepared bill
which he will introduce in the House of
Commons as early as possible after the
reassemb!ing Of Parliament, providing
for the payment to the members of the
House an annual salary of 800 pounds.
A bill of this kind has been often sug-
gested, but never hitherto looked upon
with any great degree Of favor by COM
moners for various reasons, chief among
them being the belief of the Squierarchy
| that the honor OF membership is sufficient
compensation for the duties performed,
and the knowledge Of the same gentry
| that the attachment of a salary to parlia-
mentary seat would be God send to
most of the Irish members; and there.
fore tantamOunt to supplying the enemy
with ammunition. The exactions of a
parliamentary career. however, have
told heavily apon the purses of many OF
the former opponents of the proposition,
| and Mr.. Fenwick is now assured that q
large number of members will support
the bill, and it is not unlikely that the
sum proposed as annual compensation
may be increased in spite of the gratifi
cation which its payment would atforC
the Home Rulers.
The daily state chronicle. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 188?-1891, 1890-10-31
THE LARKIN SMITH CASE.
The PrOtracted Trial Probably Draw
ing to an End.

Ing to an End.
The Larkin Smith ca Sc which has gain
ed considerable local notoriety has been
occupying the attention Of Wake county
civil court for two days past, and may
consume the remainder of the week.
The case arises from proceedings DE
LUNATICO INoUIRENDO. Some years ago
Mr.. Larkin Smith gave to one of his sons
the power of attorney to administer on
his estate. Not long after this Mr..
Smith came to town, and while here he
revoked the power of attorney granted to
| his son, and granted said power to
his attorneys here. The son to
whom the first power of attorney was
granted brought proceedings of inquiry
as to the saneness of his father at the
time he gave his attorneys the power OF
attorney, and this has been the issue for
some years. The case was begun in the
Superior court. From there it went to
| the Supreme court and was sent back by
that body to the court below, where it is
now being tried. Young Mr.. Smith
seeks to establish his right as power OF
attorney over the estate by proving his
fathers lunacy and mental Irresponsible
ity at the time he revoked that power
from his son and transferred it to his at
torneys.
The daily state chronicle. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 188?-1891, 1890-10-31
Married.

In Durham, Oct. Goth, Mr.. Claude
johnson to Miss Emma Markham, Rev.
J. N. Boothe officiating.
Rev. E L. Stamey, the popular and
highly esteemed young pastor CT the
Century church, South Greensboro, vas
united in the "holy bonds Of mat.imor 81
to Miss Annie Barnes, Of Jonesboro, N
O., yesterday.
In the Methodist church, Jonesboro,
n. c., October Doth, Rev. E. L. Stamsy,
pastor of Centenary N. z. Church South,
of Greensboro, N. O., to Miss Annie
Barnes, of Jonesboro, by Rev. a. D.
Adams, assisted by DR.. J. W. North.
The daily state chronicle. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 188?-1891, 1890-10-31
Weather Report.

Raleigh yesterday: Maximum temper
ature 40; minimum temperature 3s; rain
fall, O 90 inches.
Local forecast for Raleigh and vicin-
ity to-day: Slight rain early in the
day, followed by clearing weather; colder
with north west winds.
WASHINGTON, D. @, Oct. 3O.-Fore-
cast for Virginia: Fair in southern,
cloudy and occasionally high winds in
northern portion; colder, northwesterly
winds.
For North Carolina: Cooler; north
westerly winds, fair in eastern; showers
in western portion.
The daily state chronicle. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 188?-1891, 1890-10-31
WiM. T. TANNAHILL COMMITS
SUICIDE.
He Shoots Himself at His Home i'm
EngleWood.
tBy United Press.l

New YORK, Ort. 30.-Wm. T. Tanna-
hill, former director of the cotton ex-
change, committed suicide by shooting
himself last night at his home in Engle
wood. Mr.. Tannahill WAS so years cid.
In 1871 he became the head of the firm
of Robert Tannahill Il Son. He was a
dashing operator and always kept on the
safe side Of the market Mr.. Tannahill
was very popular with his fellow brok-
ers in the cotton exchange. He was a
widower without children. He lived
with slster-in-lav who had an in, crest
in the business.
Mr.. Tannahill retired to his room
early last evening, and about II O'Clock
the family were startled by the report of
pistol. When assistance had been
summoned and the door Of his room
opened, (for he had locked it securely
Mr.. Tannahill's dead body was found
stretched upon the floor.
The bullet had crushed through the
skull, causing instant death.
Apparently there was not the slightest
cause for the suicide, for he, as far as
his friends and family know, had had DO
business troubles and his affairs were in
a prosperous condition.
1t is believed that he committed the
act while suffering from temporal insan-
ity. His health has been poor for soGie
time past, and he has suffered much
from nervous troubles, although his con
dition has never caused his friends any
anxiety.
Aside from this there appears to be an
entire absence of motive for the act.
The daily state chronicle. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 188?-1891, 1890-10-31
THE NEW DEPOT.
The Plans all Ready for the Handsom-
est Depot Structure i'm the South.

1t transpires that the delay N the
matter of building the proposed new
union depot has been for good purposes,
and it is probable that everything is so
arranged that work will begin in this
city, on the handsomest depot structure
in the South, in a few days.
1t will be remembered that the Cham.
ber of Commerce, at its last meeting,
appointed special committee, and re-
quested that they would call on Maj
Jno. G. Winder, and ask him, on behalf
of the city, to see that such depot
building be provided for Raleigh as the
growing exigencies and necessities OF the
city demanded.
The committee made its visit yester-
day, and Maj. Winder very kindly show
ed them the plans as recently adopted.
Every member of the committee was
delightedwith them, and they found them
selves rather in a position to thank Maj.
Winder for his work and care in the
matter, than to ASK anything on behalf
of the city.
One of the members of the committee
enthusiastically said yesterday that the
plans presented the handsomest depot
structure in all the South, and if con-
structed according to those plans. it
would be the most inviting and conve
nient depot to be found anywhere.
1t will have among other things a
high clock tower at the north east cor
ner of the structure. 1t will have four
different waiting rooms-one each for
white and colored men, one for white
ladies and one for colored women. II
will also have other apartments and con
veniences-all of which will go to make
up the travellers ideal of a pleasant and
comfortable waiting place.
The committee, finding it had nothing
to ask, changed the nature of its mission
and on behalf OF the city, expressed ap
probation aud thanks for the handsome
structure to be provided by the differen
railroads here, and also to Major Windel
for his interest and work in the matter
In st. Mary's township the whit'
voters have a registration of 364, an(
the colored registration of 261-a ma
jority of 101 for the whites.
The daily state chronicle. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 188?-1891, 1890-10-31
deal more building going on in Winston
now than was ever before known in her
history at this time of the year.

Mr.. Jacob Stewart, one of Davie
county's best known lawyers, brought
good news to Winston the other day. He
told the writer that things looked bright
er for Democracy in Davie this year than
ever before, and that Barber would get
a good vote over Settle. He said that
the Alliancemen of the cofnty had drop
ped Ped Thomas like hot potato, and
that he will not have corporal guard to
console him in Davie on election day.
~
Cards are out for the marriage of Mr..
Henry r. Starbuck, one of our promis-
ing young attorneys. to Miss Agurs, of
Chester, s. c.. which happy event is to
occur in the Presbyterian church at that
place on November 5th.
~
From neighboring hill and the tops
of some of our buildings one can see
snow on the Blue Ridge mountains
We have had no SLOW as yet.
M. VICTOR.
The daily state chronicle. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 188?-1891, 1890-10-31

Regarding Black Dress Goods
and their peculiar relation 70 prevailing
ideas in woman's dress, much might be
written, but the assumption that We can
instruct our LADY readers on that point
would indicate scant courtesy TO their
intelligence.
However, while Oh the topic we would
remind them that our Black Goods are
thoroughly reliable, and the prices are
as low as the lowest.
MCKIMMoN, MosKLEY & MCGEE.
The daily state chronicle. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 188?-1891, 1890-10-31
ROBBINS In FORSYTH.
lie Makes Mastery Address ON the
Political Issues.

Especial Cor. of STATE CHRONICLE.)
KERNERsvILLE, Oct. 19.-We had the
pleasure to-day of hearing the Hon. W.
NJ Robbins of Statesville, on the political
issues of the day; and would to God
that every fair minded man both white
and colored the State over-could have
heard him.
He took up the Republican party and
skinned it from the Sheriff of Forsyth
county to the President of the United
States He told the negroes that it took
the white man 700 years to organize
free government; and that he thought it
great deal of presumption on their
part to think that they could do in 25
years what it took white men
men of the Anglo-Saxon race seven
centuries to accomplish. He discuss
ed the accounts of the Republican party,
clearly showing to any unbiased mind
that it is purely sectional party, and
that it's legislati IN has been of benefit to
the North and directly against the South.
And yet, white men in North Carolina
will still vote the Republican ticket.
When he got on the Force bill, he said
if that bill was passed and became law
some would have to die or we would
lose our liberty. He said that the result
of the law would be turmoil, confusien,
massacre bloodshed, or else We would
have to submit to the grossest wrongs
the grayest iDjustices.
He urged everybody to vote and vote
the Democratic ticket and thereby show
to the people of the North that We are
unanimously opposed to such legislation
He further stated that there had no
been a Republican President elected
since the war who was not opposed by {
large majority of the white votes in tbs
United States, yet the negro vote ha
been sufficient to turn the scales.
We expect to carry Forsyth Demo
cratic this year if possible. We expec
to elect by handsome majority, boti
Williams and Barber, and we will,
Democrats will only rally to our stan
dard and do their full duty. Nor
anon.
CICERO.
The daily state chronicle. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 188?-1891, 1890-10-31

''The Danites," a western comedy
drama was presented last night to
very good audience by the Baldwin
Theatre Company. The production was
we'll received and appreciated.
In the drawing, ticket No. 1919, held
by Mr.. L. H. Partin, was the lucky one,
and put twenty dollars in gold into Mr..
Paltin's pocket, the cash being taken in
preference to the set Of furniture.
To night the company will present the
great melodrama, Monte Christie" with
special scenery. -
The daily state chronicle. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 188?-1891, 1890-10-31
The Mckinley Bill Will Work Evil in
America.
(By United Press.)

LONDON, Oct. 3O.-The president of
the chamber of commerce at Bradford
delivered stirring address yesterday on
the Mckinley bill, his speech being
based on grounds similar to those as
sumed by Mr.. Gladstone in his speech at
Dundee. The Bradford speaker was IN
a iubllant frame of mind over the effects
of the bill, which he assured his hearers
would work temporary evil in England,
but in America the evil would beperma-
nent.
The daily state chronicle. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 188?-1891, 1890-10-31
Who Murdered Farmer Grim:
(By United Press

RIsEvILLE, KY, Oct. 30.-George W.
Grim, wealthy farmer, was murdered
in field near his home, in this county,
Tuesday. His remains we're found about
dark, lying face down, few yards from
his house. His side and shoulder were
literally torn to pieces by two charge:
from shot gun which was discharged
from behind a large tree less than ter
steps distant. Tracks were plainly dis
cerned on the ground near the tree, bu
there is no clue to the slayer.
The daily state chronicle. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 188?-1891, 1890-10-31

A poet or word painter might attempt
a description of the lofty novelties In
rough dress goods.
Take this one-curls and fuffs of
greenish hair, yarns of wool in several
shades struck by lightning and resulting
in cloth which you admire, it's so styl-
ish. But try to describe it. Easier to
pronounce Russian proper name with
ten syllables all consonants, but you
should see It at
MCKIMMoN, MosELEY i ,iCC EE's.
The daily state chronicle. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 188?-1891, 1890-10-31
VANCE AT SHELBY.
Two Thousand People Hear a Great
Speech.
Especial to STATE CHRONICLE

Especial to STATE CHRONICLEl
SHELBY, N. c., Oct. 80 Nearly two
thousand people were in town TO day to
hear Senator Vance, who spoke IN the
courthouse on the issues Of the cam
paign.
For over two hours, the audience lis
tened attentively to the famous speaker.
AT the close many remarked that it
was the finest speech they had ever
heard. His appeal to the Alliance was
superb. His exposition of the McKln-
ley monstrosity was masterful.
Btfore the speaking there was a
mounted Democratic parade, nearly five
hundred taking part,
Senator Vance left to day for Ruther
fordton, where he speaks to morrow.
The daily state chronicle. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 188?-1891, 1890-10-31
The Anti-Lottery Postal Law.
(By United Pl ess. !
Especial to STATE CHRONICLE.)

by United p ess.
NEW YORK, Oct. 80. O.-Postmaster Van
Cott makes the announcement that the
act of Congress excluding lottery matter
from the mails prohibits, not only the
mailing of lottery tickets, circulars, etc.
but also newspapers or other publica-
tions containing any advertisement OF
any lottery or gift enterprise of any kind
Offering prizes, dependent upon choice
and, furthermore, that the law Offices
of the postoffice has decided that adver
tisements of European government bonds
are held to come within the provisions
of the new law.
The daily state chronicle. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 188?-1891, 1890-10-31
A MAD Dogs BITE.
Truth is Stranger Than Fiction.

Especial to STATE CHRoNICLE.l
APEX, N. c., Oct. 30, 169O.-This
evening about three O'Clock messenger
came into our village in great haste to
inform Mr.. J. q. Medlin. who works at
one of our cotton gins, that his wife was
bitten by rabid dog.
He states that Mrs Medlin was seated
in her porch this evening when a good
sizedog sprang at her, catching her by
the nose. She gathered the dog by the
throat, walked with him to the wood
pile near by, took the axe and cut of
his head The messenger says he saw
the lady and the dead dog.