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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-05-11
rrcx,tY rHr POWDER DIDN'T Explode.

Wilmington. Del. May io-A freight tram, CON- '.s
posed Of ten cars, some OF which were loaded WIZ
powder, was wrecked at Greenville on the ken'uv,.
branch Of the Wilmington Northern Ra'noso, .l"'
evening Tie powder consignment COMPRISED oe'N'S4
500 and 900 kegs each keg containing ton OF '.o
pounds, total Of nearly five TONS Tho tH'uro ., ns
powder to efplede Is regarded as amos. %. a.
Had Il cxpodcd loss OF life aud great deatg!cton y
nroperfy Would SndlTbfrdiv hSve resulted inc ur" 1s
ago amounts to about %. 00O.-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-05-11
FLOWER coorErrIvG WITH CLEVELAND.

r
Roswell +. Flower In 1884 ran elaborate cam
pairn for tho Democratic nomination FOR President Of
tho National Convention md created god SIZED boom
fpr himself. Ills bill for wines and entertainment
Of liquid character was one Of eXtravaglnt proper
'lnns But hi, boom WINS pnnc'urcl I'm several places
AZ that convention and IN spite OF tho us" ~ lavish
amount Of sold throrgh which II hal been constructed
Il was rclcntcd to The political lunhshop. II has re
mnincd there un,l recently When the alleged COY
crn)r came N New York Friday last he busted him
SELF In patching up tho holes IN his old boom. Daniel
e. Grilin the chairman Of the Executive Committee
~ the Democratic State Committee. has been Of con
siAcrnbc assistance 10 David r. Hills undcrstudy In
bringing the Flower Presidential boom again before
the public. Mr. Griffin Is n Waicrtown lawyer Of fir
ability lie obtained his present place on the Demo
cratic state Committee to be Mr.. Flowers personal
representative during the last campaign. and he now
lma-ncs thu, he has developed into arsecng political
amiaIcn manager. Mr. Flower has been called 10 HE
home In Water,own on account Of The death Of his
wifcs sister but ne left Mr. Grifsn here on guard Yes
tcrlnv afternoon Mr. Griffin had long conference with
Grover Cleveland In the cx-prrslients Office In the
Mlq Building n was said that this conference was
arranged By Mr.. Flower TO learn how Mr.. Cleveland
fclt toward him as a candidate In Mr. Cleveland
could net get the nomination himself. The cx-Presi
dents friends willing that almost any else
shall get the nomination except I'LL il they cannot
got II for their man Mr. Flowers friends arguing
thot both the Cleveland and the I'M factions
together last fall TO elect him Governor they could
be Induced 10 do so agpn 10 nominate him FOR Prcsi
den II could not be learned rom Mr.. Griffin whether
OF not the meeting between him and the ex President
resulted satisfactorily. lie apparently was laboring
under sudden enlargement Of the head when the two
men left the Mills Building later In the afternoon
and stArted uptown together.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-05-11
ENERGETIC WORK IN TIE I'D DISTRICT.

ENEKbEIIC WVNK ~ 7IIIE It'd DISTRICT.
regular meeting Of the lid Assembly District
Republican Organization held last night AZ
No. 46G Pcnrl%t P. V. II. Van wyck presdcd
The diartct committee reported progress. Several
persons elected TO membership and Other names
were proposed. Mr.. Van wyck made a spirited I'd.
dress. inIprcssng upon the voters the necessity for
active measures 10 analn their rights AZ the polls
in the coming election In consequence Of the Election
Inspectors law. which will give the Democrats an m
fair advantage. The speaker asserted that tho
tsctcs rcsortcd to IN the South would DO used here
and concerted action was necessary 10 meet tle I'm
pending danger.
The next regular meeting WILL not be- held TIN
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-05-11
TIE covERSoRsnlp FIGHT IN LOUISIANA.

TIE COVERNORSfIIP FIGHT IN LOUISIANA.
Baton Rouge May lO.-The Hon. p. Leonard, the
Republ,can candidate for Governor; Major Andrew
Hero ard Judge Morris Marise arrived Inst night
Thoy came 10 file demand under the Constitution TO
soa. Leonard. They have prepared document which
sets forth that Leonard was elected Governor ana
demands that he be Indicted into Office The obIecs
OF this procedure IS forcr7nner TO Codgrcssonal
inves j CATION OF the late elections.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-05-11

oothy meeting organization, and alter the regular
hs,n.ss speeches were made by number OF those pres
ant seyera, new members admitted TO membership
A. tha organization Daniel r. Murphy pre- identi James
p Hart chairman Of the District Committee ana "'ha"
n DAILY Is secretary Of the organization
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-05-11
tn RE ERIE CouNTY's DELEGATE.

Buffalo May lO.--John l.. Williams. president OF
the American Exchange Bank, Was this afternoon
elected by tho Republican Executive Committee OF
Erie County to succeed the late O. y. warren =
delegate DO the National Convention. the aternats'
Daniel ]. keacfck, having withdIa"n ~ Ills 's'o''
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-05-11

Mr.. Van Derzee making demand Tor the seat. 10
was given him. There were returns from the
Fourth Ward Of Cohocs, where mob law prevented .
canvass OF the vote, so Amos ]. Abet, Republican,
was allowed 10 hold over.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-05-11

KHPu BLleANs MEtlp IN pHH Xtu4H DISTRICT.
Between sixty and seventy entllysiasuc Republicans
net la, night ~. he9SnlasS ~ xIvth As,snOly
District Rspublcaa OraaoizHnons. 1t The regular
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-05-11

eleven weeks exactly according 70
directions. he began to steadily
improve. and after the use Of then
Tor seven months his head was en-.
urely well. When We began USING
IL his head was solid sore from
the crown 10 HIS eyebrows. II was
also al over his ears, most Of his
face, and small places on diRerent
parb OF his body. There were ak.
teen weeks that we had TO keep his
hands tied to the cradle and hold
them when he was taken up; and
had 10 keep mittens tied on mia
hands IN keep his ipcernails out OF
the sores, as he would scratch N he
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-05-11

Sold everywhere. Price, cUTICURA. Soc. soAP.
Zoo. RESOLvENT, Si.00. Prepared BY the POTTER
DRUG AND CHEMICAL CORPORATION. Boston.
~ 6erd for "How to Cure Skin Diseees." "a passA
30 illustrations. and 100 testimonials.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-05-11
Of Union Deposit. Penn.
Weak and Weary

Indigestion. Distress, Sour Stomach PnIpiintion.
Tho lady whose portrait is given above belongs
noted for their fidelity. industry and Dlety She
writes voluntarily Is follows:
Il feel l: al imperative duty 10 make known what
Hoods So rspara has done for have been troubled
with Indigestion oud have suffered much
distress hatuence and stomach. A: night would
have
Frightful Dreams
and would awaken suddenly with all gone feeling and
pitaon Of the heart 1t often necessary for some
bad these spells frequently With these troubles also he'd
ScIatic Rhcumatism BY spells for at least 10 years
mostly In winter. At times could hardly move. WORK
became such burden begged 20 Quit farming. But I
commenced takine
Hoods Sarsaparilla
and it has helped wonderfully. I was verv much
reduced when began with 1t but have been much re-
moved that my folks they think
am Growing Young
instead OF old. sm e. DID, ah more than ever
did d. all my work. and milk ninc cows with
than could milk last winter can 90 to
bed and sleep. which after What suffered Ia sreat
blessinG " I am also curod OF rheumatism. 1
have had attack for lons time" MRS. J. y.
LONGENECKER
nsed's rlls DO not weaken. but cid disssdsn and
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-05-11

could in any way get his hands loose We know Won
CUTICURA REMEDIES cured him. We feel safe d
recommending them 10 others.
GEO. B. & JANErTA HARRIS, Webster Ind
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-05-11
BAD ECZEMA ON BABY.
Head one Solid Sore. Itching Awfml.
Had to Tie His Hands to Cradle.
Cured by Curicura.

Our little boy broke out HIS head with bad form a
eczema when he was four months old We tried tS,s~s
doctors e%t hey did no. help hm We then used yOSi
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-05-11

The J. Chr. q, Hupfel Brewing Coz
Manhattan 1ccr Ia brSwed from Malt and uops only Bot
tied for families. Order hy mall. axV xAss 9esAsI
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-05-11

rome people sAy Flint & Con- l<tA-st) low prices
oshers think IL 10 the Of their Furniture thss has
them RYeot demand his season.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-05-11
crxrnAL nRosyExoR FOR CONGRESS.

GENERAL GRoSvEyOR FOR CONGHEss.
Cincinnati. May l0.-A Times Star disps'cn nv.
Athens. ohio. says that the Xlth Distnc. Hepuo,
Convention 10 day nominated by accIana"o" "'"s
Charles H. Grosven0r for Congress-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-05-11
yrpcE WOODS SITS WITH JUDGE GRESHAM

Chicago. May 1O.-Judgc Woods. who was recently
appointed to the United states Circuit bench sat with
Judge Gresham In the htter's court to-day The hint
that Judge Gresham would decline to sit the sam
bench with Judge Woods were thus disposed Of
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-05-11

No other railroad In the world approaches os ~
yors cSntsai IN tie cpesd and eemfo II ~ tsans' d
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-05-11

MONTANA REPUBLICANS UNINsTKUCIED.
Mlssoula. Mont. May lo.-The Republican ssas
Convention OF Montana sends an uninsuucted delsss
ton to Minneapolis on strong silver Platform Both
Harrison and Blaine indorsed for wise statesman
ship.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-05-11

Trayeliers' Safeguard for Health.
ylask OF Heefings Copenhagen Cherry Cordial eo'
~ leading Rroceis
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-05-11

nssd's rlIs Do not weaken. but cid dissstisn and
zone he stomach. Try them.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-05-11
The Mdd0,cs
Nat all YOUR

4 hC CssossDS
that Ill your
life, IL you're o
feeble, suffering
woman, con be
taken out Of it.
Tho chronic
weak nosses,
functional do
rnngements, aud
uainful disorders
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-05-11

length, our family
physician recon-.
Inended me TO try
Ayers Sarsaparilla.
and after taking tw
tirely cured. the di'
shown itself since.
London, Tenn.
Two years ago
saltrheum. II was
and nothing The
doctors did for me
was Of any avail
At last I took four
-. - ,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-05-11
FOR SKIN DISEASES

beinr unable 10 fnd q remedy
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1892-10-02
A NAVIGATING LEoPARD-
oepopulated Villages In Denral-FecdIn,
on Women and Children.

oePoPulated Villages In DenEal-FecdInu q
on Women and Children.
The Calcutta Englishman contains n
blood-curaling account of the doinps OF
man-cating leopard lately shot in tho
Rnjshahi district, in Bengal. The mon
htcr had destroyed one hundred and
hfty-four persons before he was brcupht
down. His appetite for flesh, his fcroci,v.
his cumming and his audacity were
uncxamplcd in the leopard tribe. and
they would have done credit to n tire-.
lie dcpopulatcd whole villages, for the
mere terror OF his name sent the inhab-
itants lying rs soon rs he had seized a
solitary victim in their midst.
For miles around the people never
venturcd to leave their houses after
nightfall until they heard he was dead.
But this was no great hintrancc to him.
lie would seize them from the vcrau,lns
when they were smoking the cvcnin..
pipe, and sometimes lie penetrated the
very houses in the dead OF night and
carried away childrcn-oitcn without
giving the slightes: alarm 70 the other
inmates
AS r,,le, he killed only one person at
time; bat sometimes lie killed two, and.
- O"'N o-SSS4caiJ 1'iiNN lIi ono tlsiN. I.stl-
drcn and old women were his iayori,c
food. Among his victims were but six
men. He wns impcllcd by sheer hank
cring for human flesh, for he never
touched tho cattle
The villagers were beginning TO think
the ssourgc was demon incarnatc. and
1t was impossible to organize them for
the pursuit. at length some twenty
elephants were brought together for an
expedition and fying column of Brit.
iSh planters sct forth in quest OF the de-
6troycr. They searched for some time
In vain. until an old man, whose wife
had been eaten, came 10 report that
their quarry had taken refuge in Il tam
Grind tree.
1t was rs he hu,, stated, only the man.
eater had by this tine hidden himself
in the jungle at the fuv. ~ ~ :..co. End
Tor the moment could not be found. The
place was surrounded and the elephants
advanced in close order to tramplc the
fugitive out OF his hiding place. This
mancuvcr succeeded after frequent rep
:tition; the beast was driven out Of
cover, md ut once riddlcd with balls.
lie will become legend in the district,
and perhaps n deity.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1892-10-02
Itaiir0nd Assessment

The State Board OF Equalization
and Assessors, on Saturday, assessed
tho railroads Ct the State us follows,
per mile:
G. T.. Il. Il. Main Trnck and Roll.
ing Stock, sli,COO; Side Truck, $1,000.
This company has iiS.u2 miles OF
,nain track and iIll side track in
Nevada.
v. & 4. T. R-M. 7. & RS. Sl2,75
side, g 500. Miles OF main track 5l.75;
eide track, 25.!i miles.
G.. & G.. Il. r. ~ i. & X. s. S3,4OO;
side, $500. Miles OF main track, l92
side track. -: miles.
+. & +. Il. H.-M. +. & K. S. s3.!O0;
eilc, $l,5JO. Miles Of main track 81;
sido t-aok. 81 milo..
y. .. 20. Ry.-M r. & Il. S. 81 800;
sidS. 5l,5)J. Miles Of main tracl;
% "A; side, 20i7 mi!os.
N"v. Con. Ry.-M. Il. & r. 6. SO, 500
side. 81 .5OJ. Miles ot main track, 93
Bidc, miles.
Ruby Hill Ry.-M. r. & Il. s. 81, ,OCO
eide, $3.50. Miles OF main track o; side
Il mile.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1892-10-02
o, What n Dincrcncci

In April tho Republican party in
its integrity md manhood denounced
Harrison for Ills snti.silvcr policy md
gold standard priuciple and unani.
mously declared in State. convention,
that tho people Of Nevada "are op.
posed to clevating any person to oflico
whO 10 moi known 10 10 unequivocully
IN favor OF opening the mints OF tho
United States 20 tho FREQ and un-
luDitod cOinnge OF sihcr." In Au.
gust tl,o Armory hall traitors to the
party and the State put up Rn cleo.
toral ticket pledged 10 voto for this
same man, Harrison. Do these little
p"lywoss in the political pool think
that tho peope arc Us big fools M
they themselves nro knsves?-l Siirer
State.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1892-10-02
ENGLISH RAILROADING.
eEaah Number OF Passengers Killed Durin
Last Year.

Small Number OF Passengers Killed Duripr T
, Last Year.
The official summary OF the accidents
and casualties which occurred in 1891
upon the railroads OF the United king
dom has just been issued by the board
OF trade. From this il appears that of
OO,000,0oo passengers carried during
the year only five were killed in ncci.
dents, the smallest actual number and
proportion recorded since 1873, when
GiX were killed. The number of ras.
scngcrs injured in accidents during the
year was SIj.
OF mon employed by tho railway COM
pnnicS IL were killed and l53 injured in
accidents, n much higher proportion.
The list OF passengers killed and in
jurcd by trains otherwise than in nc.
cidcnts) Is much heavier, including 0s
dead, 737 injured. OF these l6 were
killed by falling between carriages and
platforms. IL by falling on the plat
forms or the line, and Is by falling out
OF carriages during the travelling OF
trains. Crossing the line ut stations
was fatal TO %, and % were injured by
tho closing OF carriage doors.
Causes other than train accidents
killed no fewer than 537 OF tho servants
OF companies or contractors, while
moro than 5000 were injured. The
greatest loss OF life occurred among the
men who were walking, crossing or
standing in the line Of duty. The
deaths from these causes were l46,
while ll5 were killed while walking on
tho permanent wny or In sidings.
Shunting operations killed o. Forty.
two lost their lives while walking on
the limo.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1892-10-02
GaYAlsD ON HaitlsIsoN'S LET
TEit,

In II criticism OF President Tnrri-
cons letter of acceptance eI Secreta.
ry rhomaS + Bayard says;
There is ru'a burdensome tax up-
on productive industry which no pro-
poses to ligntcn, nor the weight OF
which he desires To SEQ more equally
distributed. There is no obscurity or
romplexily in such cases that distress
and embarr;tss importers md puzzle
courts and counsel for which he pro-
poses n rcmedy. 70 the amount al
tax that reaches the public treasury
he seems wholly indifferent, but tho
advantages and profits OF protection
To it's Special beneticiarics he dilatcs
upon with rapture and prophcsies
their abundant increase.
The toilins farmer who produces
tho bJik of our exportt, the Grent
army OF unprotected CONSUMERS, IN
whose Increased cost of living tho
tariff and NIL other taxes nre mingled
cannot find even ono cold word Of
passing consideration aud hopeful
promises i'll this document Of self and
party congratulation and commenda.
lion.
Never did paper more pllinly and
unconscously TO the writer tell tho
stnry OF itr or gin, and that ite nuthor
WAS only the advocate and represen-
tative OF a combination OF clusses un-
justly favored by law, who had adj.
vancod him To power for their own
profit and naturally desired it's con-
tiEuanoc.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1892-10-02

The editor Of an exchange drove
AWAY dull caro- half an hour tho othor
d y in tho production OF tho following
pathetic tale: A humble boy with n
shining pail wont gayly sipging down
the dulo to where tho COW with the
brindlo tail on tho clover did rogale.
n humble boo did gaily eail over tho
soft und shady yuie to whero tho boy
with tho nhining pail wac milking tho
COW with tho brindle tail. Tho b,c
W. down on tho cows left cur, her
hocio How through tho atmosphere
ana through tho lcavos OF the Ghost.
nut treo tho boy soared on 70 eternity,
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1892-10-02
Silver Party Platform.

Tho citizens OF Nevada, representa-
yves Of the various Silver Leugucs,
irrespective OF pnet party affiliations,
~ convention assembled, do set forth
the following declaration OF prin.
Cipics:
first--We demand tho full remon.
eiization ol silver and the FREQ and
unlimited cuiuago thereof ut tho pres
ent ratio Of sixteen TO one.
SccoDd-We aro radically and nm.
alietably opposed to tho national Ro.
publican aud Democratic parties on
The question Of tho FREQ coinage OF
silver, mud wo dcnuunco the action OF
tholr recent national conventions 0s
inlniical 10 Tho material interests OF
The people Of tho United States, and
especially To those ot Nevada aud all
Tho other mining States and Terri.
t"r'cs; ana We hereby tcpudinta the
nrmin"cs ~ ihnir conventions.
Third--Wo pledge tho nominees Of
lhi" COnF, ,ntIoA iUr ri.sit tntiul ~ ..
tots tO Buupuft no mnn for President
or wee President OF tho United States
who is not unqunliiIcdly in favor Of
irco coinage M defined by thus Con.
Sehtiun. We reserve 10 Ito Silver
Leagues ut Nevadn, in convention M.
eemblcd, the right of directing emd
Presidential Electort Tor whom 10
cnst Their vu,ls, EhuGid contingencies
require.
GEO. S. NIXON.
Chntrmnn State COMMITTEE OF Silver
Party.
II. T. FLAxxrRr, Secretary.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1892-10-02

Tho election Of Harrison or C!evC-
lind postpones the free coinage OF sII-
yer for four years at least il not for
ever. Will the people OF Nevada help
To place either in tho White Housci
L,t us all push along the free coinage
cur by voting for Weaver and Field
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1892-10-02

Denver News:-There mny be groat
changes aud much fusion in the next
fcw weeks. 1t is probable that the
PcpnIists will fuse with tho Rspubli-
cans in Indiana, Michigan, Iowa and
Illinois in exchange FOR tho with
drawal OF Republican tickets down
South. Tho Populiots hold the bal
ance OF power in Indiana, West Vir-
ginia, North Carolina and Connect
cut.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1892-10-02

New Hampshire, Connecticut, Mas
sachusct,s and New Jersey Populists
have nominated full tickets and will
make vigorous canvass for free coin
age among the laboring people. While
they will not carry one OF these States
they will poll enough votes to render
each ono of them doubtful.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1892-10-02
ELKO, NEVADA, SUNDAY, OCTOBER 2, 1892.

EI: Tommy, how did you get the
back OF your neck nil sunburnt?"
"Pullin-~ecds IN the garden" But
you is all wet, my son." That's
persp' ration" "Your vest is on
wrong side out, too" Put it on that
was n-purpose." And how does it
happen, Tommy, dear. that you have
got Jmkey Du Bois's trousers on?"
(After long pause): "Mother I can
not tell lie. I've been a-swimiu."
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1892-10-02

Governor Adams and Burriston
made Mormon trade tho other day,
the Governor giving Burristoa 200
head of horses and 100 head Of beef
steers for his band OF cattle. Mr.. b.
throws in u sack Of carrots.-lWhite
Pine Noirs.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1892-10-02

The Republican Convention Of
Storey county adopted platform
lsuding Senator Jones and Mr.. Bar
tine and ignoring Senator Stewart.
Their Legislative ticket is pledged 10
voto for Bnrtine for United States
Senator.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1892-10-02

The Young Mems Republican Club,
OF Carson, has invited Senator Stew.
nrt and tho Hon. VIM. Woodburn 10
engage in j,int discussion OF tho po
liticul issues Of the day IN Carson at
some time in tho near future.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1892-10-02
Tho Dayton Times sayn Tb, II,

Fhe Dayton Times saym Tho 10.
'publioani OF Storey county bavo
,plodgod thoir Legislative tictot To II.
l.. BIrtino for United Stulos Senator.
1t is In order now for Ormsby county
10 pledge her ticket for Williams,
Mashoe county TO plcdge hors for
Ho'ey md White Pine county hers
for ClsRslsSd.