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Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1891-06-18
SILVER COLLAR
Put Around the Necks of Slaves Centuries
AGO.

Put Around the NecISs of Slaves Centuries
Ago.
In the London Gazette for March,
1855, there is an advertisement to the
effect that n black boy of about fifteen
years of age, named John White, ran
away from Col Kirlle on the 18th inst.
''lIc has silver collar about his neck
upon which is the coloncrs co2t-of-
arms and cipher. He has upon his
throat great sc;:r," etc a reward is
offered for bringing him back.
"NURsIN' amt what it used to be-,
said Mrs. Camp. They fix up all their
medicines SO nice nowadays that there
amt no fun in making people take it at
ll."-Indianapolis Journal.
"SAY, have you ever had your store
broken into?' mo. You see, every
thing is so very cheap here that if q
thief wants anything he simply comes
in and pays for t."-Fliegcndc Blatter
IN Florida, First Guest-"Why DO you
speak of that gentleman as his high
hcSs?" Second GueSt-''Hc is the pro-
prictor of this hotel. When you come
to pay your bill you'll understand it
moro fully"
"WHAT makes you color your lemon
adc red?" asked the curious old gentle
man of the circus merchant. Great
Scott" was the indignant response;
''you don't expect us to take money for
clear water, do you?" - Washington
Post
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1891-06-18
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ADVERTISING RATES.

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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-04-19
PRETTY BENSONHURST- BY THE-sEA.

The plan of Bensonhurstby -the-Sea is to found a
settlement of about 1000 families who desire to live
near New-YOrk, in comfort without extravaganza.
The trip from Brooklyn Bridge is over the Flfthave
elevated road which connects at the Union Depot
Thirty -eighth-st with the Brooklyn, Bath and West
End Railroad requiring about thirty-fv minutes Tho
new electric railroad being constructed by the Brook
yn City Railroad Company, will be completed about the
first of June next, and will connect with the boats Of
the new ferry from the Battery to Thirty -ninthst
Brooklyn Other railroads and boat lines an, pro-
jected.
The preliminary design and Improvements are COM
pIeted Eighty dwellings, costing from $4,000 to
Al 600 each have been built and new ones are con-
stantlv being started The ground is ready for
nation Some of those who already have houses there
are Dr. S. Fleet yper, Charles T. Wingate sanitary
engineer: Walter E. Partt architect Supervisor Fur
cueson, Judge Furgueson, S. II. McElroy, DR.. F. c.
DeMund. James P. Graham, E. G.. W. Dietrich, Clar-
ence H. Eagle ]. Brown, o. E. Treadwell Charles
sylvester Joseph Elliott jr., and Edwin S. Ives
bare is nothing crude or undgeSted about the place
Nothing has been forgotten, and energy intelligence
and unlimited financial resources have united to secure
the most satisfactory results Among the specialists
vvbo have co-operated In laying 1t out are samuel H.
McEIroy the wellknown surveyor; b. 5. q q. S.
Olstead the landscape architects Coionei george H.
Warng jr., the sanitary engineer anu Fafli'' bfoS''
architects.
there &c no risk in Die neighbOrhood One knows be-
foreband what his surroundings are going to be- There
is nothing wanting for homes, and the heart of New
York Is within an agreeable hour OF ones doorstep at
, .in,e Of day at a low fare. Twelve miles OF
s,roots have been regulated graded and graveled
twenty miles of sidewalk have been macadamized with
nine Inches deep OF crushed bgest9ne from Iompkns
,cet fences have been erected. Ten miles Of sewers
are laid emptyine into the ocean, c There Is abundance
Com0sny The soil is underlad by stratum Of gravel
assuring saubTity. Gil. -, ~, ~ 49,. a.. 49,.
,inn assSsed an act providing for q commission TO
t onart fine strip of land along the beach public
park or pleasure ground for the benefit ana enjoyment
OF the people for all time
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-04-19
CHANGED his MIND WHILE WAITING.

Appleton, Wis, April 10 Special. Papers have been
served on John Dodd wealthy merchant of this city,
in suit for breach Of promise brought by Mrs. Mar
garet Moore, a young widow. Some time ago Mr..
Dodds first wife died. She sister Of Mrs. Moore,
and soon after the death Of his spouse Mr.. DOdd
began making advances TO his siserin-law. Last
June the pair became engaged. He prevailed upon
her TO give up her little home and take possession
of his handsome dwelling. The date for the wedding
was set, when it discovered that because of
lationship their marriage was forbidden by the
Roman Catholic Church, of which both Mr.. Dodd and
Mrs. Moore members. letter sent to Rome
asking that the Pope give special dspensatiOn for the
marriage. delay in waiting for this has caused the
trouble During the interim Mr.. Dodd wO0ed and won
Miss Jessie Bailey. of Appleton. They were mar;
ried in Oshkosh a few weeks ago. Last week Dodd
brought suit against Mrs. Margaret Moore TO recover
possession of his home. The charge unlawful do
tentOn. defence was made and a writ of restitu-
ton was issued and served She Obeyed the in
junction. but forgot to leave the furniture behind.
Dodd therefore had writ of repleyin issued and
served Now Mrs. Moore serves notice Of the breach
OF promise suit
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-04-19
ARMY AND NAVY INTELLIGENCE.

Washington April 16-Leave Of absence for six
months, TO take effect on about July 1, 1884, is
granted First Lieutenant Carter p. johnson, 10th
cavalry. The general oourtmartia appointed to meet
at Columbus Barracks Ohio is dissolved, and another
court is appointed 10 meet there Tuesday, April 81
as thereafter practicable for the trial of such
Prisoners may be brought before IT, The following
transfers in the I'd Artillery ordered to take effect
July l, 1901 Captain Frank c. Grugan, from Light
Battery TO Battery II Captain George S. Grimes.
nom Battery 10 Light Battery A. The extension
OF leave of absence on surgeons certificate of disability
granted Captain Paul Harwood, Goth Infantry, is
further extended until further orders, account OF
disability. Captains G.. S. l.. Dodge, god Infantry;
and Frederick L. Dodge, 23d Infantry, have been re-
heved On account Of disability.
The cruisers Chicago Boston and Yorktown arrived
at Port au Prince to-day. All Of the vessels Of the
Squadron of Evolution expected TO arrive at Nor
folk about the first of next month"; unless diplomatic
complications in ayu render their presence necessary
al that island.
Commander Yates Sterling has been detached from
the command OF the Dolphin and receives months
leave; Lieutenants Andrew Dunlap, James ID. Adams,
George IL. Peters and Albert Gleaves, Ensign Frank
X Hill and Passed Assistant Surgeon Samuel H. Grit
hih from the Dolphin and receive leave of absence for
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-04-19
PROCEEDINGS AGAINST AN EXCHANGE

San Francisco, April 1S-Attorney General Hart has
begun proceedings against the San Francisco Public
Stock Exchange In which he asks that the corporation
be enjoined from doing business and that its mode Of
doing business be decreed to be illegal and In violation
of the law and that its charter be forfeited. The
plant sets forth that all the bids and offers made in
the Exchange are through the agency Of what is
known and called in the bylaws the main phono-
graph that bid offer IS, ever will be- spoken
into the main photograph to be announced; that all
the bids and offers dictated to the monograph cylinders
to be announced by tie main phonograph for the pur
pose purchase SALE made by person debating
alleged orders without hearing of other members Of the
Exchange, without hearing Of the public, and without
hearing of any person who may buy or sell in said
Exchange other than the OPERATOR The Attorney
General alleges that the mode OF business by the san
Francisco Public Stock Exchange and by its members
Is In violation OF the Penal Code of the State OF Call
fornia and in violation Of the laws OF the state OF Call
forna and the ordinances Of the city and county Of
san Francisco against conducting lotteries gambling
and games Of chance, and Is therefore Illegal ana
AGAINST public policy.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-04-19
LAST WEEK OF THE CIRCUS.

THE GREAT SHOW HAS DRAWN IMMENSE
CRowDs-IN BROOKLYN NEXT WEEK.
This is positively the last week in New-York oil the
magnificent show that Barnum Bailey have presented
the public this year, the institution Is announced 10
exhibit In Brooklyn the week beginning MONDAY
April OF. During the three and half weeks perform
ances In this city tho average daily attendance mas
been nearly $4,000 in round numbers total Oh
100000 week, while the receipts have aggregated
$4,000 week. almost the capacity Of the Madison
Square Garden. This would undoubtedly be q wonder
fully business If the heavy expenses were not con-
sidered bat with daily outlay OF $1,000, rain or
shine, the margin OF profit is not large Notwithstanding
the big receipts. This years business compares
favoraby with preceding and il local causes OF
various kinds had not affected the attendance 1t IS
more than probable that the business would have
been the greatest in the history OF the show in TINS
city, fact due much to the general excellence OF
the exhibition and its high character to anything
else.
1t is to be regretted that illness prevented Mr.:
Banum himself from knowing what the features OF
the show this season. as he would have been more
than pleased TO know that In excellence and hnlsh
they eXceed everything In past years. and that IN
accordance with the avowed policy OF the institution
everything was greater and better.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-04-19
THE PRINT CLOTH MARKET.

Fall River, April 19 (Speclal).-The print cloth mar
ket has been quiet during the week. The price
Of standard goods stened somewhat after the state
ment of last week, but Tuesday it weakened again
and is how almost at rockbottom. The stock on hand
has accumulated 10000 pieces, while the sales Of all
kinds have been light although the mills fairly
we'll sold up. There is no profit at present quota
lions, and manufacturers already discussing the
best method to adopt in remedyng tho low state OF
trade During the week they have been relieved q
great deal by the defeat Of the Shortlour bill before
the Legislature The hourly system Of payments, which
went into effect days has been working salts
acOry, and there does not appear to be any fear OF
difficulty. The splHners at the Robson mill have
struck work. and the members of the Weaves' Associa
ton have had serious quarrel during the week Manu-
facturers however do not notice these things PAT
tcularly, and general strike would lift response
bty which is daily growing more troublesome TO bear
The weeks statement Is follows: Production,
100000 pieces; deliveries, 10000 pieces; stock,
$4,000 pieces; 6Ox56s 5000 pieces 64x64s, 1e4 900
pieces last weeks stock, 10000 pieces sales, 1000
pieces: odds, 81 600 pieces 64X64s, $4,000 pieces
spots, $4,000 pieces futures, AZ coo pieces Sales for
future delivery-Aplil, 1874, 900 pieces: May, $4,000
pieces; June, 81 900 pieces July. 24y000 pieces
August, 900 pieces; September, 1000 pieces The
market is quiet Prices3 cents, l per cent of, for
64x64s SO cents for 60x56s.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-04-19
FURRY IN THE WHEAT MARKET.


EXCITED WESTERN GAMBLERS RUN THE PRICE
OF THE MAY OPTION UP TO 81 Is.
Chicago, April 49, The wild furry In wheat which
has been on foot the last two days still in full
swing to-day. May wheat closed yesterday afternoon
at 81 10 "a On the curb later the feeling was
easier and trading opened IA cent lower at 81 10 IL
this morning Early public cables quoted wheat at
Liverpool strong and 1-2 penny, higher with good
demand private advces from there said the market
was advancing and excited. The market went boom
ing jumping by quarters and halves, and within a
minute the price 81 IL IA. 1t did stop there
and ten minutes later marked 81 10. This climb was
assisted by some of the heavy shorts. The cables
day evidently convinced them that the European crop
situation is serious and that the dispatches heretofore
received in regard to it not mere bull scares.
Consequently they came to the conclusion this morn
ing to make the best terms possible. One dollar and
thirteen the figure reached before there
any sign of heStancy. The price then reacted to
81 IL 1-s under this deluge of offerings At 10 o5
May was quoted at 81 IA and July at 81 10 II. The
bottom figure the break, 81 IL Is, was reached
and another excited advance began, carrying prices to
the highest point yet attained Pandemonium reigned
in the pit. Excited and perspling traders shouted
themselves hoarse in their frantic efforts TO be heard.
May steadily to 49, the outside figure the first
bulge passed IL and went TO 81 ID 12 and II
reported that sale made high as 81 10.
That the top another deluge of realizing sales fol-
lowed and inside of minutes the price down to
81 - "a.
A prominent house had Paris advices at about this
time that wheat there 10 confines lower and
from New York that there some heavy liquidation
there. At 1850 the market had become compare
Corn opened at about y SIS for May, or 1s cent
higher than 1t closed yesterday, sold off 10 ~ Ia and
strength in wheat advanced exctedy up to 70 rs but
reacted to 70 IL cents.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-04-19
TILE REV. THOMAS LANES.

Rochester, April 1s.-The Rev. Thomas james. who
born slave at Canaioharie, n. Y, in 1904 died
in this city to-day When seventeen years OF age he
was traded for yoke of oxen to George II. Hess, a
wealthy farmer living Fort Plain, from whom he
escaped to Canada. There he stayed until this
State. in 1921, emancipated its slaves, when he
to this city. His mother and father were sold when
he eight years Of age, and he saw them
again. lie had no name save Tom" and Jim"
until he was twenty-five years old and entered the
ministry, when he received the of Thomas James
lie of the most widely known preachers in
the United States, having preached a!l through the
South and West. He was active Abolitonist.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-04-19
.ABELLE or The SEASON.
A Beautiful Belle Broken in Health.
A Journey through Europe.

beautiful American lady had grown pale and thin.
The belle OF the season" tired Each passing winter
had found her in the forefront OF social gayey and each
recurring summer had tossed her like straw from city
20 seaside from seaside mountains and from mountains
to country II pleasant while it lasted There
were balls and dinners in the winter. with hosts OF admir-
Ing friends to bear witness her social :umphs black
and dismal day when she forced admit.
to herself that her influence and that she
merely belle Of the past She longer beautiful
Flesh and blood and had the strain long
they could. and then they went TO the wall.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-04-19

Muncie Ind, April 16.-The Jury found for the plain
tiff in the So 900 damage suit against the Lake Erie and
Western Railway Company in the suit instituted by
Frank MAYO an indianapolis travelling salesman who
WAS elected from train for refusing TO pay 10 cents
over the regular fare because of not having ticket
The case was regarded test Of the rule adopted by
fhe company to compel patrons to purchase tickets.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-04-19
OpITUARY NOTES

Saratoga, n. V, April 19.-William II. Rix died
from the grip this morning lie was fortyhve years
old. and was formerly a dry-goods merchant In Sara
toga. lie was cashier Of The New-York Sunday
Mercury" for many years
Bordentown. " j., April 16.-Mary satterthwalte
widow of Nathan satterthwaite. died at CrosswichS
mar bere last night aged ninety three. Her hus-
hand who was prominent member OF the Society OF
Friends died two years ago. in his tooth year.
Lockpo cr IL nr Api II Of tIe TonaWanda High
School died al Tonawanda to-day. He will be buried
AT his old home In Mddlepor
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-04-19

DO supposed but aiteatvc end eminative remedy
In its action the human system dissoiys tenacious
bile removes all unhealthy growkhs a3ys irritation nea
rallzes acid and places the vital organs In sound
and heshy condition 1t does this by aiding nature and
not by sudden and stimulation. In It's effect
upon the well the Carlsbad Sprude
Salt powder form cruises soothing Alternative action on
the nerves OF the stomach This the increased
appetite that invariably noticed after short course OF
treatment end also the feeling Of comfortable warmth thas
spreads throughout the entire body By ito Introduction
nto circulation Of the system they correct morbid
deeompositlons OF the blood and lymph.
CARLSBAD Water and the Carlsbad Sprude Salt In powder
form that the curative results obtained IN the simplest
and most natural The remedy first dssoiyes and
absors all tough and obnoxious sccrcons and immediately
thereafter begins to build up the system with health
and strength In building new house on tho founcs-
tons Of an old the builders first clear away the OLD
rubbish 80 tho Carlsbad Water and Sprudel Salt clear
The superstructure life and strength Is then buis
upon the renewed foundations.
Repeated experiments by Of the most distinguishes
physicians specialists OF this country and Europe show
that the effect Of the and salt (Which Is eyaporated
from the Carbad is the same whether taken AZ
the spring or at home.
The salt is becoming so popular this country that
dishonest persons have found It profitable to place upon
the market bogus Sprudel Salts but to make sure that
he Is getting genuine imported article the purchaser
should careful to buy only that which bears the name
NJ the Esner & MendelsOn Co., OF No. Barciay-st,
New.York City the wrapper and label, who are ths
sole agents the United States for the products OF the
Carlsbad Springs. The pamphlets issued by this house
give great deal interesting information concerning
Carlsbad and will be mailed free upon application The
genuine imported Carlsbad sprude Salt for sale by all
reDutable Druggists
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-04-19

one month: Assistant PaymGster James II. Chapman
from the Dolphin, ordered TO settle accounts and,
the expiration of the period allowed for that duty gets
three months leave Chief Engineer William a. Wind
from the Dolphin and ordered to special duty to
superintend the repairs 10 the machinery OF that
sell at the Navy Yard Norfolk, Va; Assistant En-
gineer Harold =. Norton from duty in the Bureau OF
steam Engineering on April So and ordered TO the
Concord on May Ensign William J. Maxwell de-
tacned from the Dolphin and ordered to the Vesuvus.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-04-19
Iv ELECTION BILL LOST OR STOLEN.

Chicago. April 1s.-A st. Pail dispatch SAYS there
was great excitement in the House yesterday after
noon on the announcement that the Australian Ballot
bill had been stolen. The bill had been passed by
the Senate and House and sent to the EngroSsng Com
mittee The bill was not satisfactory to the Demo
crafts The Legislature does not adjourn until Mon
day and it is believed that the bill will be found
bofo hat time
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-04-19
FIFTY PERSONS POISONED AT A WEDDING

Louisville April 1s.-B. L. Guthrie, one of the
richest men in the city, died this morning from
arsenical poisoning. lie was one of fifty persons
poisoned at the snooks-Ierr wedding All the people
made Ill are suffering terribly and Mr.. Shocks and his
bride had TO return from their bridal trip Their
dition is dangerous. The poisoning is mysterious.
Mr. Guthrie sixty years of age, and worth over
million.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-04-19
ASDTRY FOUNTAIN.

Asbury Fountain died yesterday at his home in Mata-
wan, n. j. at the Of ninetyone, having been born
May ., 1900 TIL last Monday, when he pros
trated with pneumonia, he was healthy and strong.
He voted at the local election on April Z. He was
born in New-Jersey, was an active member Of the
Methodist Episcopal Church. and a strict temperance
advocate His wife and three sons still living.
The funeral will take place tomorrow afternoon.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-04-19
,1onrsnINERS IN VERMONT.

Cornth VT April 1s.-Darling Eastman. living
near Eas; Corinth. arrested wednesday night with
his and Charles Barnes, for running an Illicit stii
and their trial has begun. A cider brandy stn was
found in full opeIaton II Is said that this section
OF the State is i1fegted with "moonshners,' and
determined effort is being made to break up the
husipcss
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-04-19
EFFORTS AND IMPORTS OF SPECIE.

The exports of specie last week amounted TO $685.
653 OF which $500 500 was in gold and S43Os3l In
s,lver OF these amounts, S3,o50.0Go in gold and
sA3O 700 i'm silver went 10 Europe, and $3.50. S22 in
cold and 1871 in silver went to South America.
The imports OF specie during the week amounted to
$40 o22 of which S3s,475 was in gold and s2,447 in