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Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1892-08-28
TRYING TO clvlrzE AFRICA.
One Result 10 Thai the Native Arc Nov
EiKhtIne Over CrS~da.

One Result 10 That the Nativea Arc Nov
Fighting Over Crssda.
European nations are making the un-
pleasant discovery that African coloni.
ration Is both dangerous and difficult
History ought to have taught them .
stmilnr lesson. Its pages arc stuGiod
with stirring events in tho carly scttlS
ment OF America and Indiaii In which tho
natives served as pawns In tho hands OF
rival nationalities 70 defcat each othss.
Nature seems to have intended that the
early settlers Of the country should GU
counter obstacles and hnrdships In
order to improve the rnce. Such has
been the result In America and TO q less
extent In lndia, where the mastcrfnl
race has had. in addition, to contend
with the depressing effects of climate.
Africa bids fur to reproduce in an OK.
nggerated form oil the ugly features OF
colonization. England. Germany aud
France have undertaken 10 partition
the country before exploring It and do
lining with something like precision tho
metes md bounds Of their respective
spheres of influence, but without con-
sidering tho wishes and sympathics of
the natives. who by right: OF prior pos
go ~ vi Iho BOIL MOI
havo they shown much mororcspect for
the claims OF minor powers, Spain, Por-
tugal and Belgium. but, Ms often har-
pens when tho big robbers grow In
Hated over the spois and Quarrel with
each other the small fry may. yet como
In for n share Of the swng.
Violent strife appears 70 hare devel-
oped In h Uganda country. where
british, German and French spheres are
SO nebulously marked that they en-
crosch upon each other; strangc to say.
the French and Germany have united
in protesting against the outraRes per
Petratod by the British. The latter ARC
accused Of stirring up q religious war
among the natives, in which repeating
rifles and Maxim guns arc made to fig
urc conspicuously. 1t Is certainly
queer, this idea of native African arnics
fighting TO the death over crceds which
they had not heard Of twelve months
ngo, md whose highest notion. of tho
Deity were embodied in hideous images
OF wood and stone, and practically IL
Illustrated by the annual sacrifice OF
hundreds of human victims. The Bal.
timor American is inclined to think,
II h reports are true, that religion
has been used as n cloak by the colon
lists TO conceal their ambitious desicua
OF territorial aggrandizcment Tho
British have been the most arbitrary
aud most successful of colonists. Their
enemies say of them that they nre tho
luckicst. but luck Is very apt TO follow
those who have the skill and pluck TO
conquer It It remains to be seen
whether their assurance or luck.
whichever II may be- called, will stand
by them In this African business,
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1892-08-28
Font

Tho supporters OF tho dofcatod
Ticket In Saturdays primary accuse
their opponents Of using tho eack 10
carry their ticket. Tho INDEPENDENT
doeant know anything about il, but
It cannot b"lievo TINT members OF tho
immaculate old God and Mornlity
purity would uae the sack against ouch
other IN a prinnry election.
We always supposed that none but
wiokcd Democrats q coveted iItby
lucre on election day, consequently,
we arc loatho 10 Leliovo TINT any
votors OF tho @. .. r. were influenced
by coin last Saturday. It cannot TOO.
but II such thipRo can DO true, tho
defeated faction has tho sympathy
OF NIL good Democrats who know how
IL tools TO DO struck by u Republican
SACK on election day. Don't whimpor
90 much boys, tho aack may be un
your sido next time.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1892-08-28
GFRoN THuRsDAr's DAlLr.I
6ALAAGNDI.

John Mckee opened tho Bed Rock
saloon to-day.
Miss @. F. Murlett has returned
FROM hor vacation.
U. s. Marshal Moore arrived trou,
the Vest this morning.
Regular meeting Ellso Lodge No. Is,
K. OF p, at Ctstle Hall tonight.
Newtands claims that tho w1aLoe
md Storey delegations ure solid for
him.
The applicants for first grade cor
titicates will nnish their work To.
morrow.
Bar silver is SO to-day. It will
reach par as soon as President Weaver
is i~nauguratcd.
The Carson Tribune says TINT the
Carson girls are dead gone on tho
brave soldier boys.
w. L. Crane, nj South Fork, and
Fred Roinken aud Ed. OIslI, OF La.
noble. ure in town to-day.
Misses Nellie and Dora Shcehan
returned on No. Q last night from an
extended visit to Salt Lake and o.
don.
1t is said that the delegates to the
Republican State C%onyontiou are
overwhelmingly against putting up
an electoral ticket.
Supt. CLARK, OF tho Cortez mines
told tho INDEPENDENT this morniug
that the mines had closed down in
definitely.
Geo. W. Taylor, of Pleasant Valley,
informed tho INDEPENDENT this
morning that tho people Of Pleasant
and Lumoiile Valley were nearly so,id
for Weaver and Field.
The applicants for second grade
certificates inished their work YES.
terdny afternoon. The successful
ones will receive their certificates us
soon as the papers arc oIanined.
The Carson appeal learns that no
primary election WIS held in Candle
lari" last Saturday, as a Republican
could not he found in chat burg. Oct
IN that part OF the State they are for
Weaver first, last aud all tho time.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1892-08-28
n Land once.

Since tho last report ak npplica'
tions 10 purchase State land wore
filed, embracing 2,07O.95 acrcs.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1892-08-28
(FRoN MoNDAY's DAILY.l
OALNAGUNDl.

Virginia City had = $4,000 Dire FRI
dry morning.
Be careful Of 6rs these dnys az tho
town ia dry IA finder.
Regular meeting Humboldt Lodge
No. 2h A. .. U. W. at their Hall TO-
night
Miss Essie Rossnstock returned
from the Pleasant; Valley camp last
evening.
ZOO Taber returned last night on
No. = from n trip through Idaho,
Montana aud Utah.
r T. IIamill and ]. ]. Wissman
were elected delegates to the RepuL-
lican Convention from Wells and
Glover Valley.
Eegar Reinhart returned from the
A. O.. U. w. Grand Lodge ut Salt
Lake last evening. BY some hocus
pocus ho came in from'the Wost.
All applicants tor teachers' certif-
cates should he at tho ~schoolhouse
promptly at 9 o'clock tomorrow
morning. 1he trouble will begin at
that hour.
Mr.. X. A. Shenreb Of North Fork,
add Miss n. E. HouVh, OF Pleasant
Valley, came in Saturday To aIton1
tho teachers' examination which TO-
gins tomorrow.
-Hellity, dcvilty. cussity, darn"
was tho semi profaue exclamation OF
Miss - to- day when she arose
from her chair and found ON adhesive
fy paper fastened firmly 10 her snow
white gown skirt."-tReno Gazette.
u. q. Cecil wishes the people to
understand that. although he has an
nounced himself as n candidate for
County Clerk subject to tho decision
OF the Democratic County C,uven.
ton, he is a solid silver man and a
supporter OF Weaver and Field.
Denver Ners:-"Shouid tbs olec-
tion be thrown into the House, the
fact will stand as \ direct population
OF both Cleveland and Harrison by
the people. Silver, it il we'll known,
will be tho cause. Hud the uan~ elected
Uy the House would be forced TO bend
u tho popular uprising for silver tina,
would follow"
Dayton T'imrs:--It is really minus.
ing to notice the gold.bug papers Of
the State advise the siIver-lcuruers
DOT 10 vote for Weaver; he can't be
elected; you'll be throwing your vots
away; why not vote for son,o ono
TINT has u show OF being elected! All
this ia said soberly. as though it
would help free coinage by voting for
Harrisoui
The Eighth Annusl State Fair will
be hold in Reno from September 10Th
TO cath inclusive. There will be trot.
ting. pacing and running races, agri-
cultural, horticultural and mechan =
ical exhibits, ladies' tournament,
bicycle races, grard stock parade and
numerous other attractions. The
Snuthern Pscitir, VIrginin i Truckee
and Nevadn, California j. OREGON
Railroad will give special rates Nv or
their lines.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1892-08-28
Stop L..

A Gre started in the rubbish jutt
below Dorssy's corral this. morning
and, had it not boon discovered before
it Ind gained much Roadway, would
bnve caused n good deal OF damage.
The rubbish vas dumped there by
parties who knew they were inside Of
tho Unite and willfully violating tho
Inv. This 10 all wrong and should
10 stopped. Hereafter all who are
caught dumping rubbish inside OF
III" limits will DO arrested and pun.
ished.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1892-08-28
PHoNoGRAPHs FOR DEAFNESS.
a Warrington Physician Introduces III.
Instrument In Ills Practice.

n Warrington Physician INTRODUCES. Nh.
instrument In Ills Practice
Edison invented the phono.
graph he used the human ear ms a
guide, and the construction Of TINT mn
chine involved h mechanical DESIGN
upon which tho ear. Is fnshioned
Probably he had no idca Of applying
the invention to the cure Of deafness,
put science has begun to do that. A
weii-known Washington physician IL a
believer in h photograph as n remedy.
Tor. that alliction. Experiments nt
home strengthened his belief. and he
has introduced the photograph into his
practice. Deafness in most cases. tho
Doctor says, comes from cntarrh. Tho.
passage from the throat to tho ear Le-.
comes chollcd and q conting forms ON
tho bones OF the ear which lnterferes
with vibration. AS this coating thickens
and hardens tho vIbratory power be.
less, and when it ceases tho
Junction OF the car drum Is. suspended.
Tho doctors idea is that vibratory forco
applied To the car by means OF n phono-
graph must quicken the ear drum and
affect Il coating OF tho inner bones.
Gradually this coating must DO dis-
lodged, aud with the completion Of that
process hearing will DO restored. This
may happen In the majority Of cases
In about two months, he thinks, with
daily treatment of twenty minutes
duration. He has prepared q variety OF
cylinders to produce different sound Of.
fecta. The intensity of the vibrations
Is under tho control of the operator, no
that treatment ray he varied us neccs-
sary. The sensation Is said by the New
Orleans Timcs-Dcmocrat to be pleasant
to tho deal. To persons Of normal
hearing the sounds rumble md chatter
Hko the noise of o railroad train
Musical cylinders arc not suited TO tia
treatment, although In certain cases
bu8lo calls, concert solos and the chimes
OF loud bells may be used 70 ~cdvantara.
A VOLCANO BY NIGHT.
Cetopnu CLOVIS - Its Inoandosoont Cos.
tents of Lava.
We saw an nmphitheater . 1900 feet In
diameter from north to south and 1.6So
; feet across from east TO wet with A
rugged and Irregular crest, notched md
cracltcd. surrounded by cliffs, by Der.
pcndicular and even ovcrhanging prcci.
pices, mixed with steep slopes, some
bearing snow, and others apparently In.
crusted with sulphur, says Edward
Hhympcr, In his travels. ""'r''' o
cavornous ~reccsscs bclchcd forth
smoke. tho sides Of the cracks aud
tohasms, no more than half wny down.
:shone with ruddy light, md so 10 con.
tinucd on NIL sides right down TO tho
bottom, precipicc alternating with
: slopc, md tho fiery assures becoming
; moro numerous ns the bottom was ap.
proachcd.
. AT the bottom, probably 1900 feet be-
!, low US, and toward the center, thero
wds q rudcly circular spot. about ono.
tenth Of tho diameter Of tho crater; tho
pipe Of the Volcano; its channel OF com.
mrnlcation with lower regions, filed
with incandcsccnt II not molten lava,
glowing ind burning; with namea tray.
cling to and fro over It's surface, and
scintillatlons scattering rs from q wood
frc, lighted by tongues OF GickerinR
flame which issued from the crooks In
the surrounding slopes
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1892-08-28

Go to Bon Craigbead's Tor wator
melons, pigs feet and olives, fresh
from tho keg.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-08-27

Several young men are planning to 90
from here to the State Fair n, Lewiston and
return on horseback. The plan is to leave
here in the evening and after ruling Ii or
IS miles to tetler their horses and sleep
the rest of the night in their blankets. The
return is to be made in the same manncr
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-08-27

The Rcpubli an campaign X Jsst begin
ming to get interesting Thus far the
speeches that have been given and Tho r'diys
heli have only served 70 make Il COM
mcncrmprt and let t few people understand
We were 10 the midst of political canvas;
hut from this time on effective work will
br done all along the line and the people
given an opportunity to hear
some of the most eloquent and effective
speakers IN the couu,rF. Gen. tieaNeS and
Congress luan Boutellc have been doing
splendid work in the Fourth District, and
on Thursday evening ex-Speaker Reed was
given a magnificent reception by the Re
pubicans of Bangor. opening the campaign
IN that city in fine speech, in which he
held the undivided attention of his audi
tors in u discussion of the question
Of taxation, most etfcctually exploding the
.opmstres with which the Democrats have
sought to befog the minds of the voters.
The immense bcnc fits that have been con
ferred upon this country by tile protective
,ariff were illustrated in a way that appealed
Ia the intelligence of every person IN the
hall demonstrating in the clearest possible
manner that it is the bulwark upon which
the wonderful prosperity of the country Is
founded
Gov. Mckinley, the staunch Republican
governor of Ohio, will speak at two or
three points in Maine, the dates Of two of
which are already announced. One of
these is at Pitt-fcll, central location ac-
commodaiing the masses OF the people of
central Maine Great preparations are
being male for this large meeting and it
Is expected that excursion trains viii run
from Bangor faxcroft, Dexter, Augusta,
Water,ill anI SkoWhega The fI,i,tield
Republicans ar" arranging FIR grand
torrhlght proce-Hpu. aud }, Is hoptl cant
paisn club, from otier places will join in
maxim this the greatest Republican display
and reception ever given 30 Central Maine.
A,ilo from tho h.t of distinguished
speakers already i'ook,d for Maine ~ hi, h
our readers ~ III notice is kept staining in
our columns and revised from day 10 day
ihe National Republican Committee has de
cided To send i number of the most eminent
speakers of the Republican party into
tins State the first of September. Among
them are General Grosvenor of Ohio, ex
senator j Sloat Fassett of New York.
Robert Kennedy aud General Gibson Of
Ohio, General Hastings of Pennsylvania,
General fairrhilA of Wisconsin and Sen
ator Gear of ohio The people are awak
ing to the Importance OF the present cam
paign and will line mp in grand shape on
the twelfth Of September giving one of the
:rsud oil fashioned Republican victories.
We shall carry the State by splendid
MAJORITY, and As Maine goes. 50 goes the
I mon
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-08-27

The servant girl knows no reason why
she isn't in need of a summer vacation as
take one. As II result the dcarth of house
girls when the city people return to their
homes is most apparent, House girls are
in nrnnirr hrmnnd thnn over be fore.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-08-27

The people ~ masns are Interested >"
ngsieuItatsi, commercial and industrial
prosperity. I believe In encouraging
husta-.. enterprise. az home. The p."-
pie of Naiae believe !" protecting the
products Of our own eitissns and tn
policy that viii give protection" ." ana
dignity American labor. Our people
~. demonstrating that under the con-
~,-t~mt policy "f protection advocated
nv the Nspwbiissm party, capital may he
safely invested IN Maine. D." the dessi"p-
m. at of her resources aud enterprise,
giving ~mpioy So. at TO eur own citizens.
n w. abandon the pri"ripis- Of Pro'et-
ton aud sabsttt"tr the p"iiey Of t"rin
reform Of FIRE trade as now advocated
b, the Democratic party. u policy that
.s.ords TO the foreign producer ep""i
privileges la our markets with oar avn
people, putting the products Of foreign
cheap labor into immediate competition
with tho products of Msine's industries
.nd labor. the n"w Of capital 10 rneo"r-
age and d.v.iops new industrial enter
prizes In your state viii gradually
e.a.e."-uENWy R.CLEAVEs at Usna-
rt.eosts. Aug. .. 1sDl
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-08-27

Here's patriotism such as one doesn't find
yer, often Said one MON gentleman who
had u mountain of lime easks--3ooo of them
in front of his house II haul casks to
Rocklsni. fourteen miles, for'two cents and
one half apiece, and bring back goods from
Hockland. and this road will spoil my bust
moss. but we are going to have IL.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-08-27
Representatives. TO the Legislature From
Augusta
rre,,y johnson ant ~amsei " Lane

And wis. 20" came ""t Of the great
contest. which followed your drrIs'A-
ton 81 psisttpb-. Al fhie.x" !" 'S""'
,.u had only shout tnesn billions Ut
national wealth, which ha. increase"
wnAer the policy Of pr tsetioD 10 more
than slsty billions, saa IL see" B" f"s
growth and development Of your th''.
sud Ia " ms, d. Increased pabiie Improve
,usmts ssd ibdustrie-, In c"if'N"ts"
farms ssd prosperous honests"ds. II
obseSvsd In bsts.r educational opp"r-
tumittss, improved educational s"stN"-
tions. multiplied sharehes- charitable
christian and benevolent associations,
al .s.rei.iag that gosd moral and
bsaishSat tmnarne. In the community
that make. besn~. happier, the people
bsttsr, and oar st.se more prosper1"s'
HENRY n CLEAvEs, at tberryhsid.
Aug. ~, 1894.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-08-27

Mr. John Thorpe, chief of the depart,
mcnt of Horticulture of the Columbian
Worlds Fair, Announces that all the floor
Chicago. has ALREADY been taken up. and
tina, exhibitors from abroad have shown a
greater interest in the displays that florists
in this country. Foreign florists have
alresdy applied for more than half of the
space to be- disposed of. The exhibi, will
hc one Of the most remarkable ever seen
IN this country.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-08-27

Hor easy It Is for tis xev Age 70 ask
questions for the purpose Of dse~ising the
people, and then refusing to gre them any
ssiisfaesion whatever Ia resari to the sub
iec4. In it, last issue il wanted to kno~
what has beeomse Of the sam paid ting State
by the United Stat 10 refanding NJ direct
war tar. Of course the Ner Age knows
a. well q. anybody, but AZ il seems to want
an answer. sc will is.t say that il can Be
fornd by consulting exhibit No. :, on page
nine, Of TIE STATE Treasures report for
1881. And every voter in the State Who
tas access 20 State Treasurer Beaf. report
exp also fnd il there for himself.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-08-27

The report of the Maine experiment
station for 1891, which has been published
in parts from time TO tune during the past
year for the purpose Of early presentation
10 farmers. has nov been published in
completed form in pan,phle, of over 200
pages. II will ts welcomed by all farmers
in this shape and carefully studied and
preserved by them. Several plates dia-
grams and text illustrations add iuieres;
10 the report. Farmers can obtain copies
free of postage. by addressing the Director,
frof. W. II. jordan. orono.
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Gov. BurIeiqh in New Hampshire.


(Sandwich y. H., Reporter, Aug 70.
Governor BurIcigh AMI wife of Maine
made Us living visit last week. They
were the guests of J II. Quimby. They
were much pleased with the beautiful seen
erv of Sandwich and enjoyed their
brief stay in town very much. On Thurs
lay the Governor climbed Mt. Chocorua
with party consisting of j. II. QuinIby of
this place. Rev. j. Langdon Qulmhy OF
Gardner. Me, Edmond Quimby Of Mere
,lith. Miss Lucic Roberts of Chicago, Mr..
Alien Qumby and George ,luimby of Sand
wich and Misses Lena Cram and Ahble
Carney Of Meredith. The day was delight
full and the trip proved a very enjoyable
one for all.
Older citizens of this place say that not
for forty wears have they Witnessed storm
cqualiHg in volume of rainfall and amount
of electricity the one that visited tins town
Friday evening. During the progress of
the shower the barn on the Rev. &. l.. Tap
pau place was truck by Il bolt of lightning
The fire spread rapidly and soon all of the
buildings we're burned The place was oc-
cupie,l at the time by Mr. Edward Hines
and family. 1t is said that Mr.. Tappan's
toss will he partially covered by insurance.
Just before the shower Governor Burleigh
had started IN It two-seated carriage. with a
small party. for visit 10 Bear Camp pond
When the shower overlook them they
called in at the house of Mr.. Samuel Peas
lee They saw the lightning strike
the Tappan place aud the fam" of the burn
ing barn Immediately following it. The
Governor at once took his team from the
shed and he and Mr.. Peaslee started
through the driving rain for the scene OF
the con1agration. They were the first To
arrive on the scene and were able to render
valuable assistance to the unfortunate fam
ily in loving their effects from the burn
ing house. The greatest loss to Mr.. Hines
will be the bay which had just been harvest
ri in prime condition. When nothing more
could be secured from the house Gov.
Burleigh drove the ladies' of the family
10 neighhor's house. During his stay the
Governor made many warm friends who
will give him hearty welcome should he
ever come this way again.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-08-27
Hon. Levi Turmcr. Jr. vii, speak at
Hon. jas. =. Burke Of Penn. will speak
Hon. l.. T. Carleton will speak ut

Fast Wilton ,......... Monday evening August 2"
Indi-try....... lue-flaN evening August W
Now Ninry ard =. W c,inesflny evening. August ~
rptpnl. ........ Thursday evening, september
Jav i,rtdGe ........ frisy evening. September
SATURDAY ehrming. srrtpmhnr B
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-08-27

In a delightful account of trip across
the highlands Of New York, N Cayaga AMI
Tomokns counties, in Garden and Forest
Of last week. Prof l.. II. Bailey Of Cornell
University has the following to say about
the veil known King Of Tompkin+ County
apple which is so highly esteemed in Maine
q. eI.ex here it all the north The ~
called original tree of the King Of 'fompkins
County apples stands in jacksonville. an
every gray haired old man viii tell the
story of the old tree. Nevertheless. none
of them know its full history, and too,
for oby ious reasons will not tell It. But
the tree is grafted and tae CRAFTS appear
to have been brought from the lower liud-
son river region early In the century. There
the apple was known as the Flat spitzen-
hargh, and lis origin appears TO be lost
Several persons brought gratis from this
region to Tompkins county, but this tree at
jacksonville Is the oldest one left, and It Is
th,. one from which most Of the stock has
been distributed. Il two feet in diameter
and is still vigorous"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-08-27

Republican victory in New Jersey ought
to be promoted by the revelation that &C
coinranied tine trial of the Jersey City
election officers who have been found guilt,
of stufiing the ballot boxes under charge
Honest men, Of which New Jersey has u
good share, should say emphatirslly in the
coming election that they want no more
such men in charge of their ELECTORAL af-
Autx
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-08-27

Canada has been responsive rather than
retaliatnry He has simply placed the
same toll upon Canadian ships passing
through an American canal that ChnnlI
has e1actsd from American ships for years
When Canada drops the toll on the Wcliand
canal our government will promptly respond
nv dropping /, on the st MARY.