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Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1891-05-16
A Queer Coincidence.

One Of the oldest condolences any
body ever heard of has recently come
TO light. It will be recollected that
some years ago Trenmor Coffin sue.
ceedod in getting the appointment of
Regent Of the University. AS this
was an unsalaried Office, people who
knew Coffin said it was queer that he
would accept the Office. People how
ever, who knew Coffin better were
not astounded. Well in little while
the elements" began to combine as
they sometimes do and the President
of the University was removed. Then
the applications began to pour in from
AL over the country for his place, and
presently one came very strongly
recommended from party named
Jones from Colorado Springs, little
mining camp near Denver. Coffin
thought that this mans recommends
tions looked better thon any of the
rest, but suggested that some one of
the Regents had better 60 there and
have good look at the party before
engaging him. 1t was a very delicate
question and he didn't want to make
any mistakes. He would even be
willing to go himself rather than not
get competent man. He was &C
cordlngly authorized to take the trip,
and when he got there very remark
able thing happened. He discovered
that Mr.. Jones and Mrs. Jones whose
services he at once secured were long
lost relatives of his. Odd coincidence
wasn't it? Then as he went Fast
over the Union Pacific route at the
States expense and had taken in all
the scenery, he concluded to return
by the Southern route, (also at the
States eXpense) and also view the
scenery. When he put his bill in the
Board thought that it indicated
good deal OF travelling but of course
had to pay il. When the Board
found that Regent Coffin had acct
IDENTITY got on to his relatives in Colo
rodo Springs they thought it was a
very remarkable coincidence and it
was even limited that several hundred
dollars might have been saved by a
letter or telegram, but perish the
thought, for didn't MIR. Coffin tell the
Board that he was anxious to get a
good look at this man before hiring
him etc, etc. Some even hint that
Mr.. Coffin had these people in view
before he schemed for the appoint
ment, but here again we are disposed
to remark that it was only the fine
italian hand of destiny that appears
in this case. A very smooth article is
this same Mr.. Coffin.--I Carson Appeal.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1891-05-16
An Unknown Pensioner,

For nearly eighty years, says an Eng
fish paper, the house of commons has
been accustomed to vote ten pounds
sterling n year to a person who appears
in the estimates as the Daughter of a
Toulonesc Emigrant." What her name
is and why her fathers emigration es-
tablishcd n claim on the British taxpay-
er are questions frequently asked in
the house of commons, but never IN
swcred. The general, vague impress
sion is that the unknown father of this
anonymous daughter emigrnted at the
time that Napoleon was II captain in
the French artillery and began to dis
tinguish himself at Toulon, and that is
nearly one hundred years ago. The
treasury recently discovered that the
lady is dead and this year, for the first
time within the memory of living man,
this sum of ten pounds will not be
asked for in committee Of supply,
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1891-05-16

M. Reinhart has
lust received his
Fall and Winter
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 $2l 90
up. Fit Guaran'
teed.
Morning journal and courier., 1891-04-06
WANTED

A COMPETENT girl for general housework; A must understand cooking. Call after pm.
 3o6 LAWRENCE STREET. mh23 If near Whitney avenue
Morning journal and courier., 1891-04-06
CHILL AND HONOLULU,

The Cruiser Charleston Ordered to
 Sail for the Former Place and the
 San Francisco for the Latter.
 DENVER, Col, April "A special to the News from San Francisco says: At late hour tonight orders were received by Ad- miral Brown, commanding the squadron, for the destination of the new steel cruis- CTS Charleston and San Francisco. The San Francisco is ordered to sail on Wednesday next for Chili. The Charles ton received orders to-day from the state department to return at once to Honolulu. Secretary Blaine is not at all satisfied with the condition of affairs at Honolulu, and the state department anticipates trouble It is MT. Blaine's desire to show the Eng fish and other foreign elements in Homo lulu that the United States does not intend to neglect her interests in Hawaii, and that the state department will be ready for any emergencies which may arise.
 BERLIN, April 5.-Protests from Ham burg to Chancellor von Capriva showing that German exports to Chili, heretofore amounting to 29, 100000 marks annually, are ceasing and that German vessels in Chilian waters are unprotected, have caused the government to order the whole of the squadron in Chinese waters to pro- ceed to the Chilian coast.
Morning journal and courier., 1891-04-06
FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE.

Result Of the Miners Congress at
 Parfs-The Fight For Eight Hours
 to Begin in May-The Talleyrand
 Memoirs.
 PARIS, April 5.-The first result of the miners congress has been a declaration by Belgians in favor of a general strike if the government refuses to assent to the revis- ion of the constitution. The temper of the speakers at the workmen's congress in Brussels points to wholesale Belgian strikes whether there be revision of the constitution or not. The miners, the English delegates to grant the strikers funds and to stop the exportations of coal to Belgium have be- come eager to battle. Everything indicates that the first great fight for eight hours will begin in May, the English, French and field upon which to decide the conflict against the capitalists. The congress re- solved to leave the duty of fixing the date of the strike to the general council and to suffrage question in parliament.
 The discussion as to the authenticity of the Talleyrand memoirs continues. White law Reid, the American minister, said to- day: "Here is the whole matter in nut shell. M. Bacourt and the Duchess Dinot, the literary executors of Talleyrand, cop jed the originals for reasons having no material bearing on the matter and de, clared the copy exact. The originals will probably never be found; so if we are go- ing to have any Talleyrand memoirs we must take those published. The state ment of the Duo de Broglio that he has faith in the genuineness of the memoirs
 ought to have great weight. His honesty is beyond question"
Morning journal and courier., 1891-04-06
New York East Conference,

PATcHoeuE, L. l., April 5.-The con- ference love feast in the audience room of the Methodist church this morning was followed at 1O:3O by services in the audi torium. An eloquent sermon was preached by Bishop Foss. In the afternoon the or dination of the deacons and elders ad- mitted to the conference yesterday took place, followed by the celebration of the John Wesley centennial memorial, Bishop Foss presiding. Interesting addresses were made by Rev. G. L. Thompson, Rev. G. L. Taylor, D. D., and Rev. George P. Mains, D. D. In the evening the confer ence sermon was preached by Rev. Samuel McChesney, D. D. The services were largely attended. The conference session will close on Tuesday morning.
Morning journal and courier., 1891-04-06
CONSPIRACY EXPOSED.

Result of Investigation by Inspector
 Byrnes-Attempt to Secure Posses
 sion of the Estate of a Dead Mil-
 Hona1re-Hovv the Plot Was Ar
 ranged.
 NEW YORK, April 5.-Inspector Byrnes has been investigating the conspiracy con- cocted several months ago to obtain pos session of the estate of the bachelor mil ionaire, Loring A. Robertson, who died at To-day he bagged the five persons party to the plot. They are Cassie Helen Brooks, Byron w. Cohen, a lawyer of this city; James Daskam of Stamford, Conn.,; I'd ward L. Studwell and Mrs. West. The conspiracy was matched in Stamford, where all of the implicated parties originally lived. The scheme origi- mated with Daskam who, shortly after Robertson's death, asked Stud well to secure a woman to imper- sonate Robertson's widow. Studwe1 pro cured Mrs. West, but it was decided that she was too old and unattractive, and Cas- sic Brooks, who better answered the re- quirements, was substituted. Cohn in structed her in her role. She was there after to call herself Helen Robertson and was furnished with photograph of Rob ertson and drilled into recital of that gentleman's conspicuous peculiarities. Cohen then took Miss Brooks before Max l Nose, @ notary, and obtained her signature to afidavits alleging | that she was Robertson's widow, l having lived with him as | his wife at various places mentioned. Sub l sequently she petitioned for letters of ad- ministration on Robertson's estate and was taken by Daskam to Philadelphia to keel
 her out of the way of Evarts, Choate and
 Beanan, counsel for Robertson's heirs.
 Receiving no money from the conspiritors
 Miss Brooks sought the advice of friend l upon which she communicated the detaile of the plot to District Attorney Nicholl
 resulting in the arrest of the plotters, who | will be arranged tomorrow.
Morning journal and courier., 1891-04-06
BIG LAND GRANT.

American Citizens to Become Pos = sessors of a Large Tract of Land in
 Honduras.
 WASHINGTON, D. O., April 5.-The gov ernment of Honduras has granted to Messrs. E. W. Perry and F. M. Imboden, both citizens of the United States, con- cession of land covering the entire region known as Mosquito, the payment for which is to be made in the construction of expensive public works, including an army road from Tegucigalpa to the coast of the Caribbean Sea, more than 300 miles in length; another canal twenty miles long, twelve yards wide and five deep, to connect the Caratasca Lagoon with the Guyaripa river. In addition to these works Messrs. Perry and Imboden agree to erect 100 miles of telegraph line, estab- fishing communication by wire between the Mosquito region and the interior of the county. Active measures will at once be taken to induce immigrants to settle upon the lands of the concession and liberal inducements are offered
Morning journal and courier., 1891-04-06
TELEGRAPHIo JoTTINGS.

It is announced that Baron Favs, late minister to America, will sail for home on April Ii.
 The storms prevalent along the Scotch and Irish coasts have driven several yes sells ashore.
 It is officially announced that the as- sassins of Minister Baltcheff have been arrested.
 The king of Roumania hau refused to accept the resignation of N. Vacaresco as minister at Vienna.
 At Erie, Pa., yesterday Rev. Thomas Brennan was consecrated bishop of the see in Texas. About fifty priests participated.
 A dispatch from Lieutenant Grant says be believes he is the only European that escaped the recent massacre in the prov ince of Assam.
 Snow fell all over North Alabama yes. terday. The fall was slight, but it was the first April snow in that vicinity for over forty years COG, ,000 has been negotiated. The pro ceeds will be devoted to the purchase and extension of railways. It IS reported from Rome on authority that the renewal of the dreibund is an ac complished fact, but that the treaty will not be published, Italy desiring secrecy. The London Chronicles Rome core spondent says the cabinet has telegraphed to all Italian consuls in the United States instructing them to act with calmness and prudence. A north-bound freight train on the Gin cinnati Southern road on approaching Lud low yesterday ran into a switch engine | and fourteen cars which had pulled out on tc | the main track. Both engines and twelve | cars were wrecked and brakeman Caytor was killed. The loss will be sbou ss5,000.
 Notwithstanding steady downpour O rain fully 2,000 persons assembled il l Phoenix park yesterday te assist in tn
Morning journal and courier., 1891-04-06
Monday, April 6, 1891.

demonstration of the amnesty association and protest against the continued impris- onment and alleged inhuman treatment of Irish and Irish-American political prison CTS by the British government.
 The London Times Rome correspondent says: The arrival of the text of Baron Fava's first note showed that the misun- understanding was due to MT. Blaine's in terpreting the demand for trial as de- mand for conviction. The ministry is in- disposed to push the matter beyond s de- mand forrecognition of the principle of justice. The excitement has entirely subsided.
Morning journal and courier., 1891-04-06
DEATHS.

TYLER-In Washington, D. o., on the Sd inst Mrs. Edward R. Tyler, formerly of this city, ir
 the 65th year of her age:
 ROEMER-In this city, 5th inst, Mrs Anna Roe
 naer widow of the late C. Roemer. Funeral Tuesday, 7th inst, at o'clock D. m,
 from 118 Chestnut street. Burial at tho con.
 venience of the family. M'NEIL-In this city, on the 4th inst, Mary J.,
 wife of Henry McNeil, aged 55 years. The funeral will take place from the Grove street
 cemetery chapel Monday afternoon at o'clock. Friends are respectfully invited to attend. SHIPMAN-In this city, April 5, 1891, George P.
 Shipman son of the late Charles K. and Mary A. Shipman.
 Funeral from the residence of John C. Holster, 52 Olive street, Tuesday, April 2, at pm. 2ts WILLIAMS-In this city, on the 9th inst, Arthur John, son of William and Anna Williams, aged 2years months and day. The funeral will take place from the residence of his parents No. 9 Elliott street, this afternoon at o'clock. Relatives and friends respectfully invited. OLSEN-In West Haven, April 4th, B. Andrew Olsen aged il years, months. Funeral private. BULLEY-In this city, April 5th, at his residence, Theodore Bulley, aged 6l years. Notice of funeral hereafter. 3t* ABBE-At Enfield, Conn April Sd, ,Wolcott Abbe, suddenly of heart disease, aged soyears. Funeral at Enfield, Conn., from his late residence on Enfield street, Tuesday at pm.
Morning journal and courier., 1891-04-06
CHICK FEN FIGHTNEAR NoRwALK
Many Sports Present A Stubborn
 ContesI From Inc Start.

Many Sports Present A Stubborn
 Contest From the Start.
 NoRwALK, April 5.-Fully 300 sporting men from New York, Brooklyn and New Jersey towns and towns and cities in this state assembled in resort near Phipps' Beach last night and witnessed rattling cooking main between birds representing western and eastern Connecticut for $20 a battle and $200 on the general result Nine pairs weighed in, but only seven battles were necessary to decide the con test, which was stubborn one from the start. The eastern contingent won two straight, the third was captured by sports from this section, the next three went to the eastern boys, and the western aggre- gation got the seventh after a fierce fight lasting half an hour. The eastern contin- gent also won special battle between two dominics for purse of S20O. A New Jer- sey sport was referee and New Haven college student kept the time.
Morning journal and courier., 1891-04-06
Carved With a K nife.

CHICAGO, April 5.-Mrs. Jesso Gallio to- day invited Mrs Congetto Vallone, with whom she had quarrelled, to come to her house and settle matters amicably. Mrs. Vallone came, and Mrs. Gallio, after lock ing her doors, carved her visitors with a big knife so that she cannot live. Both uyomap ara Tta1iana
Morning journal and courier., 1891-04-06
Buncoed out of Thousands,

SAN FRANCISCO, April 5.-Tom Fitch, the silver-tongued orator and politician, has been buncoed out of thousands by the old gold brick swindle. MT. Fitch was ap- preached in Los Angeles by finely dressed gentleman who said he represented certain people who proposed to sell the output of a Mexican mine. They could not put the gold on the market themselves because of the manner of their getting it. MT. Fitch owns mine and it occurred to the stranger that MT. Fitch could dispose of the contra band gold as the output of his own mine. They were to bring up about $15, ,OOO worth of gold month. To commence with the stranger sold two bars of alleged gold to MT. Fitch for 5000. MT. Fitch later found the bars contained about $10O worth of gold. He has not seen anything of the stranger since.
Morning journal and courier., 1891-04-06
A BRUTAL MURDER.

A Colored Pugilist Kills His Wife fin
 Jersey City-Her Skull Crushed
 With a Hatchet-The Murderer Att
 tempts Suicide.
 JERSEY CITY, N. J., April 5.-Edward Hollinger, better known as Bob Rolling er," colored pugilist, brutally murdered his wife this afternoon by beating her on the head and face with a hatehet. Hol- finger was arrested three weeks ago for assault on his wife, but was released on promising that he would live a part from her, and this promise he kept. This morning at about o'clock he called to see his wife who, with her two chil- dren, had taken rooms in shanty at No. 317 Third street. Mrs. Hollinger said she did not want to see him, but he forced his way into the room, where she and her childred were in bed He sunk the hatchet blade again and again in her skull. Then, after an unsuccessful at- tempt to kill himself, he was arrested. He told the police he had deliberately killed his wife and was willing to hang for it. Hollinger is 34 years old and his wife was 30. They had together under an agree ment, but had never gone through mar riage ceremony. Hollinger says he met his wife in Connecticut three years ago. He is six feet tall and weighs over goo pounds. He has had several fights in the ring, but none with any pugilist of note.
Morning journal and courier., 1891-04-06
Threw VitrioI fin His Face.

BALT1EoRE, Md, April 5.-1nfuriated at the thought of her disgrace, Miss Uhl met George Zaiser, whom she charged with having betrayed her, and threw the con- tents of large bottle of vitriol in his iAce, badly burning the whole right side Of his head, blistering his hands and probably destroying the sight of his right
Morning journal and courier., 1891-04-06
Columbu. Lodge Celebrates,

The first anniversary of Columbus lodge No. 61, I. O. B. A, was celebrated at Au- rora hall last evening with speeches and merry-making. Addresses were made by President I. Fl. Turner and Secretary Shabshelowitz. The applications for mem bership were received from fifteen candi- dates. After the literary exercises dan cing was indulged in until a late hour, Adler's orchestra furnishing the music.
Morning journal and courier., 1891-04-06

The Russian government censor has or dered the Russian press not to refer to the movements of the troops who are to take part in the manoeuvres of the Polish and German frontier. The maneuvres are of unusual magnitude.
Morning journal and courier., 1891-04-06
WILL PLAY IN THIS CITY.
sid. Farrar to Cover First Base

for the Local Team this Season.
 Just before leaving for New York yes terday Manager Burnham announced that he had signed Sidney Farrar, formerly of the Philadelphia National league team and last seasons Philadelphia P.L.) team, and that he would hold down the initial bag for the home team this season. This is quite ten strike on the part of the local manage ment, Farrar being one of the very best first baseman in the country and withal a thorough gentleman at all times, either on or off the field. Farrar will be one of the best drawing cards in the league.
Morning journal and courier., 1891-04-06

\ Brother of President Garfield
 Dying.
 GRAND RAPIDS, Mich, April 5.-Thomas Garfield, only brother of the late presi- dent, who has lived on farm in James, town township, Ottawa county, for the last twenty-five years, is slowly dying. He was taken with an acute attack of rheuma- tism last week and physicians say he can not recover. He is sixty-eight years of age. His life has been that of hard working farmer
Morning journal and courier., 1891-04-06
MARINE LIST.
Hk1R. PORT OF NEW HAVEN. SxEah

Sch E. Van Dusen Godfrey, Norfolk. Sch Surge. Homan, New York for Westerly. Sch Mist. Alderman, New York for Westerly. Sch Twilight, Parker, New York for Now Lon don.
 Sch Cerro Gordo, Chapman, New York for Deep River.
 Sch Freestone, Stevens, Port Johnson for Goodspeeds Landing. Sch Eva J. Moore (Br) Morse, Advocate U. S. for New York.
 Sch Bessie c. Beach, McKeague, Norfolk, coal Sch Witch Hazel, Clark. Sch Wm. E. Downes, Haskell, Darien Ga., Il days, lumber.
 Sch James D. Dewel, Kelsey, Norfolk, coal. Sch B. E. Birdsall, Chambers Norfolk, coal. Sch Lottie SomerS, Norfolk, lumber. Str. ortune, Irvington, New York.
 CLEARED. Sch E. Mclaughlin, Germain, Providence.
Morning journal and courier., 1891-04-06
The Coroner Asked 10 Investigate.

Coroner Mix has been asked to investi- gate the death of Honora Harrigan, an old lady about eighty years of age who lived with her son Patrick, on Main street, An sonia She has been confined to her bed over three years, and for a year past has had no physician in attendance.
Morning journal and courier., 1891-04-06

Dean,s Rheumatic Pills are sure sase for ell forms of chronic indammatory rhne
 asn neuKAlSia: entirely vegetable. alWAys cur
Morning journal and courier., 1891-04-06
FOR SALE,

GA House No. 1910 Chapel street, fl rooms, ;;J steam heat, sanitary plumbing favorable Lssl4 terms
 John c. PunderfOrd,.
 Room 8, GIebe Building,
Morning journal and courier., 1891-04-06
WILL NOT CAUSE WAR.

The CZar Not Ready to Begin Hos-
 tilities-The Peace of Europe Safe
 fer Some Time.
 PARIS, April 5.-President Carnot will not visit the Moscow exhibition, although he has received a cordial invitation to be present. A high parsonage in the Russian imperial council is opposed to the taking of any step that might appear to confirm the current alarmist rumors, and it is for this reason that the president has decided not to go.
 At the foreign office no credit is given to the reports circulated in London and Der lin regarding the czar's alleged intention to precipitate war. On the contrary, the fact is recognized in official circles, both here and at St. Petersburg, that the Rus sian army is not yet in position to begin an aggressive war. It is understood that an entente with France has been arranged for purposes of defense at the present time and for offensive operations in the more remove future. In meantime the czar devotes his energies to the remodeling of the internal administration of the em- pire. Much must be done internally be- fore Russia will be prepared to face a great European market.
Morning journal and courier., 1891-04-06
FOR SALE CHEAP.

FOR SALE CHEAP. "A The cottage house, recently built, No. :;: 1416 State street. near Bishops Gate, East sXk Rock Park: contains rooms, city water, bathroom, etc. This house was built for service, not for sale; good, honest-b built house and in good condition; any size lot, 30 40 or 50 feet front and 150 feet deep; can be sold to accommo- date purchaser. Property in this locality is be- ing sold at advanced prices. Apply
 BEECHER'S EXCHANGE, mh3O 769 Chapel street.