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Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1891-04-12
Fire at lHvctnckS =.

On Thursday night tho grnnnry OF
John Hill, ut Lovclocks, was CONSUMED
by lire. destroying tho building with
sosoral tons Of grain, also tho stable,
thrashing machines, mowers, CRACKERS,
wagons and othor farming implu.
mVnts. The loss to Mr.. Hill is about
four thousand dollars. no insurance.
This comes lIarl upon Mr.. Hill, ns no
has workod hard to accumulate q
littlo property. II ism mystery how
tho plaza tooi fro as tho stable an l
Pranary vas no jut q milo from tho
residence. -lSilvcr State.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1891-04-12
America for Americans.

1t is regarded rs quito within tho
range OF probability that tho national
platforms mex. year will favor re-
strictire immigration laws, or they
may recommend that all foreigners
who oagngsin business in the Unitod
States and enjoy the protection OF tn is
GoveTmcn: shall become naturalizcd
tisizons. II Italy had not been
70 aggressive tho issue would not havo
boen so vol defined, II tho scnti-
mcnts that arc now Expressed private
ly by Senators and Representatives OF
parties in Washington lind m ccho in
tho platformst hoJ will mako interest
ing rcading.--fEx.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1891-04-12
Dcrcw's Latest Yarn.

DR.. Chaunccy DepNw told OF n little
convorsati0u no overheard whilo in
tho B%orkahire Uilta tho other dug.
They were nll gathered 10 the parlor
TO hblp tho widow mourn, when nlato
oomer, ~slancing around tho darkcned
rom, aaia ~ tho willow:
"Whcro did you got that new eight
day clootp"
"Wo mint got no nov .eIght.day
clook."
"You amt. VOL, wblt,s that in
tho corner7"
"Fliat mint no oisbt.hoy clock
fhaia him. Wa stool him on oad 10
maze moro room."-.NOw Yory Iour.
nal.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1891-04-12
Tho NIinoral Palace.

a moctinI Of Tho directors Of the
Colorado Mineral Palacn company
was hold at Pueblo. Colorado, Satur.
day. Bids wore received and OOH.
tracts lot for n thrrJuth completion
OF tho palace bhilding. Work will be
commenced and executed without
delay. IL Is expected TINT everything
will DO ready for opening an exhibi.
ton to tho public OF Ito greatest col.
lection OF minerals, in tho most
gorgoously handsome building ovcr
attempted in tho world, some timo in
JUNO next.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1891-04-12
Indian i,cprcdntIon Clnims.

Just boforo adjournment Congress
passed nh Indian Depreciation law
thut will probably put Sj0,oO0,0oo In
circulation. This law practically re-.
novcs all restrictions and limitations,
null ovcry settler or lila heirs can now
got pay IN full for all losses accustomed
by Indians. Horny N. Copp, tho we'll
known lawyer OF Washington, ID. O.,
will acnd ftcc OF oost u copy OF this
law to all Who will apply to bin for
tho sau,.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1891-04-12
Cannibnilam In Africa.

According 70 reocnt Information san.
nibalism is prevalent In somo place. in
West Africa near TO Tho British eettie-
ment, II not actually in tho protectorate
itsclt, and go serious and frequent has
become tho kidnapping OF individuals
who havo Como out alono that In somo
parts persons dare not venture beyond
thoir own town for foar OF capture.
Several cases nro reported to hsvo taken
place on tho broad road fsom Bendoomah
70 nodo and Kibbim. Six persons wero
reported 10 havo boon killed lnd oatoa.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1891-04-12
Tho Pennsylvania Strikers.

A dispatch dated Mt. Plcasant, Pa,
April .. says: a'
T. Tho situation in the Co1o district
Is devoid Of oxritomont. Notices OF
ejJotment were placJI0 in tho hand, OF
CJastiblo, t,plIy r1i days n~j.ico
~ quit will DO served Tomorrow on
tho slrickers who are occupying tho
oompany's houses Everyone who
will not work will bo forced To sock d
residence elsewhere. Thirty or moro
mon wcro given work Ut Norwood
TO. doy,
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1891-04-12
NottSo.

Bids FOR furnishing leo to tho Cnun-
~ Hospital, County Jail aud Court.
hoheo will DO received until Monday,
May ), 1901, ut which time all bids
will be opened. Tho Honrh reserves
tho right TO reject any nni al bids.
l'y order OF tho Board Of County
Commissioners.
l.. o. Henderson,,
!: Clork.
: Ello, April G, 1891.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1891-04-12
THE { E.oNEY FAD.
Tet Another Queer Notion Of Wealthy
NUInEn.

"
Hot Another Queer Notion Of Wealthy
Women.
Scan you give me $500 in uew money!"
inquired 4 young man Mt no ~tclicr;s
window in II of the big banks down
town 4 few days ago. ''AIr. -. wants
il for his wife"
Certainly" replied the teller. rccng.
niZing in tho applicant the confidential
clerk of IL of the banks heaviest do
positors. Tho money, says tho New
York Times, was handed out in clean,
crisp ten and lives that had mover been
in circulation. After the young man
had gone, tho teller remarked to tho
writer: THAT O money fad is on tho
increase just as soon as G man begins
to feel n little tony no gets tho notion
that no member OF his family ought to
handle tho soilcd and crumplcd currency
in goncraf circulation. When the mad
amc goes a'shopping she must have her
purse 1llcd with brand now bills. Many
persons explain their mania Cor now
money on the theory that there Is con.
tagion in tho much-iiandlcd bills. Thcy
seek to keep disease away from their
family circle by excluding, to US full All
oXlcnt rs possible, ell money that has
been in circulation. They keep u sup.
ply OF new bills OF various denomina-
ions constantly on hand. and tho ladies'.
OF tho household feel hat they arc thus
well protected against contagion."
Moot o. tho now money is procured
directly from the banks, but there arc
frequent individual applications ut tho
suh-Troasury for now bills and new coin.
When tho sub Treasury has an abrnd>
ancc Of Gmall-dcnomination bills on
hand such applications arc unhcsitat-
ingly complied with >e
A MUSICAL SPIDER.
How Hc Was Mystined and Pleased by q
Tuning Fork.
a gentleman in California has been
trying experiments with o spider, md
he seems To think that the spider on
joys certain sounds even after he linda
they arc III cuuscd by the buazing Of n
fly caught in tho web. This is what a
San Francisco paper says about il:
IA gentleman was Watching sorro
spiders when 1t occurred to him,to try
What effect tho sound of n tuning fork
would have upon them. Ito suspected
they would take |. for the buzzinr Of q
fly. lie selected n large, ugly spider
which had been fensting on flics for two
months. Tho spider was mt one edge OF
its web. Sounding The fork tho nun
touched n thread ut tho other side and
watched the result. s
"Mr. Spider had tho brizzing sound cou.i
vcycd to him yer the telephone wires.
but how was he to know on which par
ticular wire II wus ~travclinnp lie ran
to the center OF the web very quickly
and felt all around until lie touched the
thread nguinst the other end Of which
tho fork was sounding, then, taking
another thread ElonJ, Just as n IMAM
would take an extra piece OF, rope, hc
ran out 70 the fork and spranS uroa IL.
Then no rctrcated b littlo way ond
looked ut tho fork. lilo was puzAlcd..'
lfo had expected 70 1nd o buzzihg ny.
iIe tot on the forlt again and danced
with delight. Evidently tho sound wus
music 10 him"
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1891-04-12
C. w. GROVER,
RATES.
RATES.

VIII be made AZ low q. 10 consistent with
SQUAD business prlncipiss. Apply ~ tho Of
O . for terms.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-01-18
FEMININE REASONING.
fBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TKIBUSE.1

From The Denver Republican, New York lettor.
They always in the right, aren't they, me
women who bind Their various wrOngncsScs mo u.lT
own sweet feminine selves! why do you try yOur
ewes said a sensible woman 10 A nuttcring niue
hurry and feathery creature with that spotted ven
" But You don't any veil at all do youP
Not very often ,-.-
And your boots have thick SOcs and low heci''
Yes, but
You don't carry mnf. suppose ~
No couldn't walk with my In any such
cramped position but hon DO"
And in summer you don't use parasOl :!
parasols are nulsanccS. but who told
And Won have a pocket where Won can get Al IL;
and Won don't carry Your purse IN your haIui anu
vou ;ynnldn use face powder for anything. ana You
don't wear a yellow garter nor shoulder cape ana
Won aren't afraid of mouse, and You can ihdor'e
check, and A., - -,
And when you were a little girl you never pay en
with dolls -
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-01-18
TWO LIVES LOST AT A MILL FIRE.

Palmer, Mass. JAN 1.-THE main part Of the dye
house OF the Palmer Mill. Of the Otis Company, at
Three ISvers, burned this morning. Two Of the
employees burned TO death. The fire dis
covered about 80, and the fire department OF the
mill had six streams on the flames but the dry
cotton burned nercely, and aided by chemicals, made
a fire upon which water had but little effect. The
fire. however was confined 10 the dye house. The
who lost their lives Elijah Frame, who leaves
a large family, and Joseph BabcOck. unmarried. They
were in the loft before the fire, throwing down dry
cotton through scuttlc TO the floor below and prob
ably piled il mp gh that Of it toppled over.
and falling caught fire from gas Jet at the side Of
the building The first Of the fire by the work
men below the fash 1t ran along the pile Of
dry cotton. The men searching the ruins for
the bodies. which covered with piles of brick and
machinery. The loss Is about 10000, OF which
$1,000 ION stock is insured. The mill has largo
quantity Of finished stock on hand, and It's operation
Will not DC intcrfered with
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-01-18
MK. STANLET'S BrSY DOS.

Eo,t0n. Jan. l. (special.-The Boston EvanGe' al
Alliance wrote letter to Mr. STANLEY in appreria
ton Of his work in the Dark Continent and in
viicd him 10 give address before then Oh Chris
tianty IN Africa This request was Endorsed by the
American Board II Commissioner, for Forelsn Mis-
-ons aud the Baptist Missionary Union To this
Nj. stanley made this reply
The brunswick, Boston. Jan. H. 1891.
Is. +. Hamilton, esd, President.
Dear sir Nothing would please me more than t.
be able TO address the Boston Evangelical Alliance
the subject Of Christianity IN Africa, but the
inter fatigue and prO>tratOn Of strength
caused bv ,h, excessive lecturing tour. render, II
perfectly impossible fJr to undertake Ia do more
than what. In a moment ~ sympathy for my man
agcr. | consented - do. wv days ar occupied bf
visitors and nv evenings devoted siA times a
week To lectures nights Ia travel from on" civ 10
another. >pUndeucc l. utterly neglected ca
,ept for the most pressing busne~,, ana nave not a
single leisure hour before This rush of work VIII,
told. continue until the middle Of APRIL ana
then | must GO elsewhere Ia meet other engage
ments and long for tho time when can attend 10
nv own private affairs and such objects IT, ! svnpa
thiLc with. when that NAV be ] do not know but
shall dearly appreciate IT, when II does arrive. J
wish yonr mission work in africa UNQUALIFIED sucCc',.
but greatly regret that see no way bY which
could help vou at present. though. believe ne !
would gladly do so. were II In my power. lOurS
faithfully. HENRY ~ eTANLE>.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-01-18
PROPOSED POSTAL IMPROVEMENT

Postmaster Van Colt has recommended 10 the Post
master General change in the hour Of departure from
the Grand Central Station Of the fast mali for Chicago,
which now start. at a. and Is due al chicago ~
the same hour the next day, which makes 1t nece'-
sary that letters for that dispatch be posted not later
than 30 a. M This renders it useless, SO far a,
New-York merchants etc, are concerned, and Mr.
Van Colt proposes that the hour be changed 10 II n0on
which would allow Of the posting of Chicago letters
As late rs 10 80 o. m. and would give opportunity for
prompt reply 10 letters received here In the early
morning mails.
Mr. Van Colt also urges the necessity for supplying
additional mall messengers ON the elevated railways.
which would enable The mails between the General
PosO,icc and Harlem and other uptown districts TO
be exchanged half hourly instead Of hourly. a at
present, aud greatly expedite the delivery of local
mail matter
A further improvement is suggested BY the Post
master through the consolidation OF the mails leaving
Boston for Ncw-York In the evening and their con
veyance by the train to which railway posofice l.
ATTACHED. wherein the letters may be assorted IN
transit he ready for prompt delivery from me
General P0stOfIlcc and the uptown branches NJ
present considerable portion Of the mail Is dispatcher
In locked pouches which are not opened untll they
reach the Posioffce--of course leading TO delay IN
delivery, especially when the train Is behind tune a
frequent occurrence which has led TO many comp hhts
from the public
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-01-18

daughter Miss May Kenna The house decked
WIN mower. presented to the debutante carrier ~
the daN Miss kenna wore pretty gown Oh Wmi ,
crepe and carried lilies of the valley. The ieataDlo
hoWers were Jacquemnot roses. In the company ttre
were from the senatorial circle Mrs henderson, &
uochell Senator and Miss Blackburn. Mr.. and MIS-
"hithali Mrs. and Miss Butler. Mrs and Miss keaean'
-, among other Wednesday teas that gwen by Mrs;
company. Mrs. Moore was assisted by Commander
farquars daughter. Miss Lounde~. Miss Elliott and
senator aud Mrs. sherman. Mrs William +. Chandler
the Rev. DIR. and Mrs. McKim. Mr.. and Mrs. CliforN
afIeS; the wife and daughter of General Miles ana
Wednesday evening the Washington Assembly. q
wmcn Judge John Davis is president. gave the DIS.
ball at the Arlington The new ballroom was used used
couon was led by Judge Davis and Mrs. WaTdeh'
Dr. knth danced with Miss Alice Taylor of san Fran
THURSDAY. known as Senatorial Day.r was given
".rT to Tception, Mr sherman Mr., Paype M
MIS- Morrili; Mrs: washburn, Mrs. Mander-on Mr.
frye ana Mrs Casey were among hostesSeS enter.
tanning visitors. At senator savers house his
aaugl,er Mrs White had strneed orchestra and
senaor Cockrers wife gave luncheon Friday in
honor 81 Mrs Lakeland Of st. Louis who IS the giest
meet Mrs; Lakeland we're Mrs. BlaicRford. Mrs.
Mr henderson. Mrs. Lee. Mrs. Foster Mrs. Ewing
OF the S1ss in the foreign ;, circle hSS to ia
friends every day after O'Clock. At the Mexican.
Ai,caraguan and Venezuelan legations however the
fashion II goes without saying that no receptions
are 80 popular and especially gay the Tuesdays ut
Ire a,eAcan Legation. II Is not alone that Madame
Romero Is counirywoman Of most Of the people who
cn.oy her hospitality, but her charm Of manner has
maze her avorte hostess with old and young And
u ], ule Young people who made most happy. too,
open on Tuesdays
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-01-18
LOSSES Is VARIOUS PLACES.

plttsburg Jan IA Greensbur;. Penn dsDateh SAYS
.W,, Fairfield Westmoreond County was visited by one
~ the most destructive known in that part 81 the
country AZ O'Clock this afternoon. The fire started III
the carpenter shop OF Levi kepp" and before IL couu pe
rolled DESTROYED carpenter shop, kepple large
roller Touring mill and the Changers Hall, owned by j. I"
Luther together with stock Of -four and grain ana
all the furniture reeaas and records OF the "ranEcr>'
The los, VIII reach $4,000. 1t thought the fire was the
work u an lncendilry."
St Paul MIMI Jan. l7-Shory before midnight hlo
bol out In the st. Paul Factory and the whole bud
Ing will prove total loss 10 T. brick ana frame Sttuct'
IRE four soric. high nearly 200 feet square ana was
fun Of lumber and products The loss will probably F'ach
$50 900.
East Saginaw Mich. Jan. 1.-THE shinglc mill and
400 600 shingles belonging 10 Wyllc Brothers nave
bntnnd causing loss Of SlS GOO; insurance $1,000
Pttsburg jan l7.--Fleming Hamiltons large TIN
warehouse, In ThiidaVc. damaged by fire this morning
"a the extent Of $4,000 fully insured.
Bclyldcrc Y. j., Jan. 1.-The large and handsome
Episcopal church cdhce at LambertNle was destroyed
Friday night The loss il thousands Of dollars 4;
rtiav insured The fire is supposed to have originated
from a defective fue.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-01-18
TILE sEcRErs OF Arrn0ksHIP.


"Tbe Boston Transcript has interesting article
berein il treated OF the dissemination OF authors 10
discuss their methods II Is possible that TINS d>l
cijnaton arises largely from purely business Instinct
The mvstary with which the processes OF composition
are enyrloped the strongest fortress al author can
nossess II serves in the high protective pr
nose and ends OF that splendid editorial We IN
mainly is always curious 10 know what MAKE thc
wheels 90 round and we are all particularly chI' u
N find out not only the conditions under WHICH, out
also the methods by which, certain great result ~
literature have been wrought Yet once posseSsed Oh
the information have crsved the chances are ~ Yen
10 one that our admiration OF the author is dnIhisie
10 a marked degree We are shocked 10 learn !N
example that TeDnyson has made II constant prtlr
tn employ the service OF "a ThyMing dictionary 10 I.u
him in the framing OF his beautiful poems, h i
scanda!lzed every literary man by the concessions
OF Anthony TrollOpe -, =. ,tr,
Every writer would seem 10 owe II not only 10 MN
self but also 10 his profession 20 conceaI from tY
knowledge Of the public the methods OF literary compost
ton the exposition simply belittcs the WORK ana oeap
ems the workers. 1t is folly To SUI pose tat inc puD
can be hoodwinked. but II Is true tat inc Pupns
he handled 10 better purpose when It i N 'ohuuo'
- suspense our reverence for the com Iirr y u,I
vatcd when for u small extra fee, le explains the
Exceeding simplicity Of the trick "hich M, npDsras
unon our senses. and can have precious i'c IcsaIu
Tor any artisan artist who however dcit ne ma.
gives the snap away either 10 confound foik wlt "n
own credufy TO put few paltry pence !neo a. Wv
own pocket The practice Is alike opposed 10 inc "S
principles OF business. OF honor and OF dehoac''
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-01-18
SOCIAL NOTES FROM BALTIMORE.

Baltimore, Jan. II (Specian-Teas, dinners, parties
and the german have made this last week in Baltimore
an enjoyable one. on Monday afternoon Mrs. Richard
Peasants gave a tea to Miss Newbold of Philadelphia.
Those receiving were the Misses Peasants. Miss Poult
ncy and Miss Dcnnison. \ dinner was given the same
evening at Mrs Robert CARROTS. and her party ad-
jonrncd 10 Lehman's Hall" afterward where the
Bachelors Coton Club gave Its fifth Monday german.
II unusually brilliant one. Mrs. W. = g.
Williams Mrs. william Y. Pcrott. Mrs Wilson Patter
son. Mr.. jim Frck. Mrs. Robert Garrett. Mrs. Sidney
swan. Mrs. Robinson. Miss Champ Robinson, Miss
Eleanor Carroll, Miss Adele Iountz Miss Nellie Will
son. Miss Anna Gilmor, Miss Louie Morris, Mis-,
Peasants. Miss Ncwbod Miss Tiffany. Miss Barker,
Miss Josephine Poe and many others there.
Among the men were Ex-Governor John Lee Carroll.
John McKlm, George May, Frank Harvey, Robert
Garrett. William f. Lucas. Charles D. Fisher and John
Gill.
ON Tuesday Mrs. Nathan X. smith gave reception
to her debuante sister Miss Brown. Of Fcrnwood. -
The Shakespeare Club met usual that evening
Mrs. Charles Il. Turnan's sudden death TUESDAY
also 10 the "Womens Literary Club Of which she
was a much.loved member. She had written some
three four clever novels and her short stories. which
usually Appeared In Sc The Century were eagerly read
by everybody.
Mr., u. r. IIountz and Miss Adele IIouniz are at
Mr.. Ebridge Gary and Mis- BESSIE Gary, Of Port
land Me. are In Baltimore. Miss Gary Is an immense
iavortc and always receives great deal OF attention
baltimore and Washington. Her sister, Mrs. David
stewart still old Point, where Mr.. stewart Is
rapidly improving In health.
ON Wednesday evening Mr.. Mcisnc II Gany gave q
dance to her daughter Katherine. who Is Of the
dcbutantes Of the season.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-01-18
SOCIAL GAYETY IN PHILADELPHIA

Philadelphia. Jan. II (Spccial.-The first Assembly
took place In the Academy N Music last night, and
was fuy up to the standard Of gorgeousness attained
by those OF past wears. The decorations were un-
usually elaborate and the supper was sumptuous
AS usual New York represented by large con
tingent, among whom Miss Mabel Van Rensselaer,,
Miss Drexel. Def0res Manice, r. C. sands, Miss Price,
= II. Furman, and stuart Smith. Lyman Biddc led
the cotlon Local society out in force. among
those present being Miss surgis Miss Tyson, 4. j.
Drcxel, Moncure Robinson, Miss willing Mrs. Harry
Mexican, Miss StruiheS. Messrs Cadvaader Bidde.
Llttell. and eckschcr: Miss Morris. Of Baltimore and
Charles Porter Of Boston. Most Of the visitors Will
remain for the coming weeks gayeties.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-01-18
p. r. BIByrMs FINE NEW FENCE.

From The Bridgeport Comm Morning News.
p. +. Barnum still continues TO slowly improve ana
his ply sicians have given him new lease OF ne o
account Of the changes In the weather he does nos
go out vet but is taking life easy ktepng up WIN tnr
e,iIar habits for which he Is noted one Of these Is
10 read the daily papers from which he derives great
comfort as well "a listening TO the delightful miSlo
uarnum he watshes the workfnen putting up tnee
handsome fence To incose their beautiful grounds OF
Marina. their elegant residence Inc renee VIII po
nhstant,aI being made entirely OF stone and wrought
iron on each gate post rests carved hons mead OF
por,land brOvnstone looking as natural a. HE. ON
The corner posts are huge carved balls OF the same ma
trris on which Is the name Marina on the coping.
ght iron fence Of beautiful design is being placed
Tbc gates will be OF wrought steel TO match the fence
This will sS the finest fence In New England.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-01-18
rLAMEs N TIE WASHINGTON BUILDING.

FLAMES IN TIE WASHINGTON BUILDING.
\ fire broke out in the plate hardening department
Of the New-YorlI BankNote Company. in the basement
Of the Washington Building, No. Broadway, at II 80
p. m Yesterday and for time created considerable
excitement How the fire originated is not known,
but the overturning OF pan Of tshoil. used in the
hardening Of the plates and its subsequent icnit-
ing from stove, probably the cause. Though
the binding +, supposed to be ireproof. the fire made
through the ceiling. and under the floor Of the
kitchen attached the restaurant Of Julius C. Hart
man. on the Greenwich-st side Of the building
Before the flames ont the fIemen found II
necessary Gu, away a portion Of Harmans ice-box
and a large portion OF the kitchen flooring. Hartman
estimates his los, at $3.50. while the damage TO
the building was not over 500.