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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1893-12-29
HAD A TOUGH STEAK.
It Was a Teaser but the Tall Man
Didn't Make Trouble.

( A man who was about feet s
restaurant the other night, says the
Buffalo Express. His legs were 50 hong
that it was only with the greatest
difficulty that he got himself perched
on the stool that he selected. When
he succeeded i'll balancing himself on
the edge Of it he picked up the bill
Of fare and studied it carefully.
Order sir?' asked the waiter
The tall man hesitated. Finally he
gave up the task. threw down the
bill and said: Gimme a small steak
an some fried potatoes. Cup o. coffee
an plate O. cakes
The waiter turned the order in to
the cooks, and in due course the
small steak and It's accomplishments
arrived.
The tall man tackled the steak first.
saw u piece off. He couldn't do it.
Then he tried in another place. That
was equally tough. He went all over
the meat carefully and was unable
to make an impression on it. He laid
down his knife and examined the
steak attentyely. Il oughter be big
enough to get away with little thing
like that" He grabbed his knife and
made another desperate onslaught The
steak remained intact
Then he laid down his knife again
and beckoned to the waiter Say"
he said in a voice loud enough to be
heard three blocks. L don't wanter
to cast any aspersions on your knife
or your meat, but, if it's all the same
to you, 1 wish you'd femme take
pair Of scissors"
He got another steak.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1893-12-29
In CONGRESS-.
Resume of the Routine Proceedings in
Both Houses.

Washington, Dec. 1S.-The readinl
Of the presidents message concluded at
/ l p. m. and Chandler called for the
/ reading Of the instructions to Minister
! Willis. The paragraph was rond
! when Butler suggts ted that the COM
! municationS be printed instead OF
read. An hours debate followed, par
ticpated i'll by many senators. Butler
! withdrew his motion and the vice
president ordered the Instructions
read.
/ Hoard moved the message and ac-
companying documents be printed and
referred to the committee on foreign
relations and that the motion under
! rules 60 over until tomorrow. The mo
| tion was agreed to.
The fight over the Hawaiian matter
in the house followed fast and furious
on the heels of the reading of the
presidents Hawaiian message, which
/ was delayed on account of the pension
debate until $3.50
The first skrmish occurred over the
question OF reading the instructions
to the minister, which was insisted
upon by Boutelle. of Maine. The
house finally agreed and Immediately
after the conclusion of the reading
Boutelle began IN assault in bringing
forward I; resolution declaring that
the administration policy was incon-
SiStent with the spirit of the conStitu-
ton and traditions of the government.
Great excitement reigned and in the
confusion Boutelle failed to follow I'D
his parliamentary advantage and was
ruled out of order
A resolution by Mr.. Cochran for
the appointment Of a committee OF
seven to examine into the rights, pow
erS, privileges and duties of the house
of representatives on questions and
proceedings affecting or involving the
territorial integrity of the United
States and report their conclusions as
to the nature. extent and character
of such right. forms and privileges
and duties together with such recon-
mendationS for defense of the same
as may seem proper and expedient,
also went down under the objection
VI bOlitcllS.
The confusion was so great that the
sergeant alarms was called in to pre-
serve order. Adjournment was caused
by the lack of Il quorum on a motion
to so into committee.
Party feeling ran high at the close
of the session and no doubt the Struc-
Gle will he continued as sobn as OPP
portunity offers in the house scmor-
row.
After some further business the sen
ate adjourned.
Washington, Dee. 19.-After a speech
by Mr.. Puffer in advocacy of the bill
introduced by him yesterday appropri-
ating s6,o.'v,0O0 TO relieve want and
deSuution throughout the country.
the senate, on motion of Mr.. Cameron,
republican. Of Pennsylvania. proceed
ed to the considerat ton of executive
business.
When the doors were reopened
Cockren moved to take up the bill
amending the laws so rs To require
that the original receipts for deposits
by postmasters be sent direct to the .
auditor for the postoffiee department.
After considerable discussion the |
bill went oyer without action and the
senate adjourned
Immediately after the journal had .
been read in the house this morning :
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1893-12-29
GOING TO RIO DE JANEIRO.

Brooklyn Dec. 21.-1he cruiser New
York was locked successfully this
morning. She was fioated at $50 Il.
m. into what is known ut the navy
yard as the new dock" All Of her
guns were aboard, and she had nearly
four hundred tons of coal in her bunk
ers, yet she went into the dock with
out touching sides or bottom.
In an hour her red bottom began to
appear When the water had fallen
three feet gangs of men OH floats
were set 1T work with scrapers. The
bottom Of the ship was not as foul as
was expected.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1893-12-29
SMALLPOX SPREADING.

Chicago Health Authorities Having Il
Hard Fight.
Chicago. Dec. 21.-The city pest
house is almost full Of smallpox cases
Measures are being taken to prevent
the Speeding of the disease by almost
universal vaccination throughout the
city.
There was a sad triple funeral from
the smallpox haspital yesterday after
noon. The dead were all of one fam
ily the children of John Peterson.
The little collins were buried in one
grave There were no mourners, the
health officers deeming it unsafe for
anyone to approach.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1893-12-29
HOFFMAN HOUSE RECEIVER.

New York, Dec. 21.-Edward L.
Stocks has been appointed receiver for
the Hoffman House company and other
property belonging to the estate. The
action was taken by the Farmers Loan
& Mortgage company to foreclose on
q mortgage for $50O,OOO
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1893-12-29
FIRE IN IOWA'S CAPITOL.

Des Moines, Ia, Dec. ia fire was
discovered in one of the executive
vaults at the state house yesterday.
Many of the pardon and similar rec
ords Of Gov. Larabee's administra-
ton, and some dating as far back as
Gov. Sherman's time, were destroyed.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1893-12-29
SWIFT BEATEN.
Democrats Carry the Day in the West
ern Metropolis.

Chicago, Dec. 19.-John 2. Hopkins
democratic candidate for mayor, was
today elected over George 3. Swift,
his republican rival, by Il majority Of
1,3S7
The total vote was: Hopkins, Ill.,
100; Swift, 111,313; Britzins. SOCIALIST
labor), 1,517; Wakely, people-silver),
367. The vote was phenomenally large
The customary democratic a.jority
was greatly reduced. Swift will con
test
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1893-12-29
ANOTHER SHIP ORDERED OUT.

New York, Dec. 21.-The United
States steamship Kearsarge passed out
Sandy Hook at 1926 this afternoon,
bound for San Domingo, where she
has been ordered to look after Ameri-
can interests.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1893-12-29
..Taroroa uas faithful so1,I =.

Terence was 4 faithful soul"
HE was that"
.sWllin the blasht that didn't go off
whit off, Terence went up in the air
with it an doied a shave to july
Truth.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1893-12-29
A NEW BOND ISSUE
IL Is ADVOCATED By SECRETARY
CARLISLE
.HWO HUNDRED MILLIONS OF
THREE PER CENTS PROPOSED.

A Large Deficit Must Be Met-Addi.
uonal Tax on Whisky, Corporation
Incomes, LegacieS, Cosmetics, Per,
fumes and Playing Cards Formally
Recommended
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1893-12-29

Washington. Dec. 22.-Mr. Proctor
introduced a bill to annex Utah
To Nevada.
The senate was i'll executive session
today.
During the debate in the house today
Oh the Boutelle resolutions the discus
sion grew SO sharp that Speaker Crisp
ordered the Sergeant-at-armS to seat
all members. The resolution was final
ly placed on the calendar. and Mr.
NcCreary Dem, KY. reported the
resolution from the foreign affairs
committee condemning the landing Of
the troops and Mr.. Stevens actions
This was substitute for the Boutelle
resolution.
Mr.. Routelle. of Maine, one of the
most violent opponents Of the admins
tration in the Hawaiian controversy,
introduced resolution calling upon
Secretary Herbert for his authority in
ordering Admiral Skerritt to confer
with Commissioner Blount as to the
condition of affairs in Honolulu. and
by what authority Commissioner
Blount issued military orders to haul
down the American flag All the in
structions and correspondence in the
matter are called for by the resolution.
Mr.. Boutelle asked immediate consid-
GRAFTON of the subject. The house re-
fused it. however, and the resolution
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1893-12-29
NENe DF THE WORLD
FOREIGN.

man Priyy Councillor Duncker is
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1893-12-26
all went away we'll pleused with tho
dance at Freeman Hall.
The Christmas Tree.

The Christmas tree Sunday night
was a grand success. The new church
was crowded to its fullest capacity.
The exercises consisted OK a short re-
llglous services, conducted by the
Rev. w. II. 1. Houghton, ROTATIONS
by Miss Bessie Keith, and Master j os
Pierson and Harry Robinson, and
solos by MISS Gladys Hunter. Miss
Laura Msigs and Miss Gertis Lang.
After the exercises followed the
distribution Of presents from the tree.
AS each name was called lovely
misses, wearing their brightest
Christmas smiles, delivered the gifts -.
II was chlldrsn's night and right roy
ally did they enjoy it.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1893-12-26
Lack of Exercise

Is one OF the prime cnuses Of head
ache in the Winter. Persons accus-
toned to the pu'e fresh air during
the pleasant months are subject TO
this terrible annoyance at this time
ni the year. A boon is offered in
Krauso's Headache Capsules, which
is guaranteed to cure any kind Of
headache no matter what tho cause
Headache caused by overindulgonce
in food or drink late at night, can he
prevented by taking one Capsule
before retiring arr one in the morn
ing.
For sale by T.. +. Muller.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1893-12-26
Saved from Death by Onions

There has NJ doubt been more
lives Of children saved from death in
Group or whooping cnugh 10y the use
Of onions than by any other Known
remedy, our mothers used TO make
ponltices OF them, Or syrup, which
was always effectual IN breaking up
a cough or cold. DIR. Gums Onion
Syrup 10 made by combining afew
simple remedies with it, whicn make
it more effective as medicine and
destroys the taste and odor Of the
onion. Sold Nv l.. F. Nnl!Ar. Drug
GiSt
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1893-12-26

A dne display of silver ware, fancy
dishes, lamps, knives, forks, spoons
ETC., at the EFT. M. Co.'S. Call and
inspect those goods, which are tie
finest in their line ever brought t.
ElkO.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1893-12-26
TO vs.

= We havo reopened our store With
the LARGEST STOCK Of Eastern
and Foreign Toys ever brought. to
tEso, which we will sell CHEAP for
CASH. Please hold your orders un--
til you have examined our stock. II
won't pny to send away for goods.
d Il2-2ttl SHEETfAN Sis rFIto.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1893-12-26

w ANTED-sALESMEN TO SELL OUR
w goods by sample to the Wholesale and
retail trade, sell on sight to- every business IN
OF firm; liberal SALARY and expcnses paid; per-
mancnt position. Dor particulars address, Cen
tennial Mig. Co., Milwaukee,, Wis
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1893-12-26
NOTICE. OF DISSOLUTION.

Notice is hereby given that the
firm OF Kennedy & BPchman has been
dissolved by mutual consent, Kenno-
dy retiring from the firm.
SAMUEL BACHHAN.
Arthur, Nov, Dec. 8, 1893.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1893-12-26

When you want fresh family gro.
ceries, vegetables, candy, nuts. tobac
90, cigars, ETC., go 10 Ben Craiyhead'e.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1893-12-26

Protect your weak eyes from tho
ajurious effect of sun and snow glass
~ getting a pair Of dark glasses at
MnllerR.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1893-12-26
SALMAGUNDI:

SS, o0o SoELy SuCi6L-
mas is over.
DR.. Leonard is at the Gem Hotel
ready for business.
DIR. HI henderson returned from San
Francisco last evening.
Corn fed poultry, vegetables and
fresh oysters Mt the Gem. +
John Henderson aud wife left for
Yuma, ARIZONA, Sunday morning.
E. S. harrington and his mother
arrived from Ogden Sunday morn
ing.
Elko Souvenir Spoons etc.. for
Christmas at Wintermantla's jswelry
store.
Quite a number of people from
Carlin and the surrounding valleys
were at the masked balls last night
Uncle Jimmy Clark came up from
Humboldt tn attend the mask balls
last night. He took in both of them.
Lander Taber put in an appearance
from Carson this morning. He did
not fall away much while working in
the State print shop.
Buckingham's Dye for the Rhisk-
'srs is n popular preparation in one
bottle, and colors evenly brown or
black. Any person can easily apply
it at home,
man in Oakland stole kiss from
. school girl, was fined by the Police
Judge thrashed by the big brother
and almost scaiped by his own wife,
And it was only little kiss after all
1t began to snow Sunday night and
did not let up until yesterday fore
noon. About four inches OF snow
fell in the Humboldt Valley and
much more in the surrounding
mountains
An 1 0. o F. Encampment pin
with the letters ''E. G. j." engraved
on the back was lost at the bail laet
night The finder will confer favor
on the owner by leaving the same at
this office.
Not every woman, who arrives at
middle age, retains the color and
beIntv Of her barr, but every woman
may do so by the occasional applica-
ton of Ayers Hair Vigor. 1t pre-
vents badness, removes dandruff ,and
curos All scalp diseases
An eight foot ledge of silver and
gold quartz has been discovered I'M
der TarOlDa, Washington, and there
is Lively secret fight going on for
pssesslOn. An essay shows the quartz
to carry $3.50 in silver and S27 in gold
per ton. IL ls located iE the center of
population and was discovered by
accident.
"a snake in the grass" is all the
more dangerous from being unsus-
pected, So arc many Of the blood
medicines offered to the public. go
avoid all risk, ask your druggist for
Ayers Sarsaparilla, and also for
Ayers Almanac, which 10 just out for
the new year.
l.. FL. Taylor, Civil Engineer, ar
rived on this mornings train frou
the western part of the State. Mr.
Taylor is gathering statistics, showing
the resources OF the State, for publ
cation by the State Board OF Irriga
ton for distribution ut the Midwinte
Fair. He will be in Elko several day
and will thsh go TO other parts or th'
State.
A thousands miles on the engine
otn "Flyer" wiJhOut,a rest, and
solourp OF twenty consecutive hour
in, an engine cab, is an adventure thu
receives graphic and thrilling dee
cription in MeClure's Magazine 10
January. The author OF tho article
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1893-12-26
The Masked, Balls.

The dining room Of the Depot,
Hotel last night was filed to over.
flowing with jolly maskers and host
otspectators. The maseups of some
OF the maskers were very ladicrous
aud some were rich and tasty.
Promptly at $50 the music struck
up for the grand march and the
masters in their Rrotesque costumes
evoluted around the hall in all sorts
Of figures. They held the floor with
their carnival Ut fun until the order
came TO unmusk.
A reporter Of the INDEPENDENT
took tho following names and char
acters:
John Garrecht-Hunting for
Husband.
Fred koepke-NeRro.
s. A. Hightield-Jack the Ripper.
Amos Rouch-Clown.
George GraHt-Esquimeaux.
Mrs. w. II. GIeasrn-Topsy.
Mrs. Cbus. Darling-Topsy.
Il. +. Is. Nc Creary-- Clown.
Andrew McDermott-Negro FROM
the country.
Barbara Lang Red Riding Hood.
Owen Tucker-Jeckey.
Gertie LaEg-Snow Ball.
Esse Hunter-Red Riding Hood.
Edith Grant-Piuk Domino.
Thos. Haruey-Loco.
Mary Mulchay-Ja panese Girl.
lena Nicheison- Japanese Girl.
Rob IIaberski-Clown.
q. w. Palmiter-Dress SUIT
K. Kappler-CIown.
Burtos Greeu--Oid " oman.
j. b Gheun--Clown.
Mrs. II Green--Fancy Dress.
Mrs. 81. Dobie BOOT Black.
". Raglan C:"wn.
Laura Graham Flower Girl.
Chas. kappler-Cluwn.
L. Burkhard-CHicagO Police.
Pete Mlller-ChIcago Bum.
Joe Hay ward-Bufalo Bill,
Mrs. j. b. Gheen Old Woman.
Mrs. VIM. HInter-LookIng for q
Husband.
lha judges, VIM. Mitchell, A. D.
Treat and MartIn Mason, kept a
| sharp lookout while the muskers
held the floor and awarded the prizes
for the best sustained gentleman and
lady characters To Mrs. N. Dobie, the
bootblack, and MISS Gertie Lang,
snowfall. The decision Of the judg-
es gave perfect satisfaction.
Dancing was kept up till six o.
clock this urornIng when all vent
| home well pleased with the manner
in which they had spent Christmas
night Of 1893
FREEMAN HALF
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1893-12-26
School I;cporL.

Following Is the report OF the
Tecoma school for the month
ending Dec % 1919.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1893-12-26

Banjo, Vioiiu and guitar etnugs,
enc assortment. at Mdiler's.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1893-12-26
FREEM AN HALL.

The crowd at>Free man Hall, though
not So large as the one ut the Hotel.
was equally bent on haviug a good
time. The orchestra played it's
choicest music and the merry dane
ers keeping time as they glided
through the waltz and quadrille made
a pretty picture.
The prizes for the best sustained
characters among the maskers at the
b II we're awarded to Mise leila
Gheen and Bert Lynn, representing a
coon ard his partner. Miss Gheen
male first class little coon and sus
tanned her character TO Perfection
Bert Lynn, as the c,on's partner, was
as fine little girl rs one would see
IN duy's Journey and broke the
heart OF more than ono kid In the hall
with his handsome face and cute &C
tions.
The dancers kept up the fun till
the small hours OF the morning when
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1893-10-26
An Indian Shot,

MARsHF1ELD, Wis, Oct PA SEN
sation was caused at Strattord by the
shooting of an. Indian in a saloon row.
A number of men were in saloon
drinking, when several Indians ap-
peared and asked the proprietor for a
bottle of whisky. They were refused
and ordered out. One of the Indians
refused to go and the proprietor pro-
ceeded to put him out by force. Dur
the scutf1e that ensued shot was fred,
striking an Indian standing in the door
way in the forehead, mort ally wound
ing him.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1893-10-26
END OF THE: FAIR
The Exercises at tho Closing Of tho
4. Big Show Will Be Diynifled
In Character 9
And Will Consist Principally OF
Speechmaking In Festival
Hall.
The Only Popular Feature Will Be
the Landing Of Christopher
Columbus.

WoLRD's FAIR GROUNDS. Oct. 25.-
A chilling breeze came off the lake and
made it necessary for visitors to pull
their coats closely about their chins.
People are realizing that this is the last
week of the exposition. and it is doubt
full whether they will stay away for
anything less than . blizzard. The
patronage OF children keeps up. Every.
thin now centers on the festivities in
cident TO the close Of the fair. The
statement from Washington that Pres
ident Cleveland and his cabinet could
not attend is regarded by the commit.
tee as final. and the programme is being
arranged accordingly. The exercises
will be
Ola Dignifled Character.
consisting Of speech,nakiny at Festival
hall. In connection with the closing
exercises it is likely that medals and
diplomas will be awarded successful
exhibitors. Invitations will be sent
out to select few. The hall will only
seat 5000, anu as there are $1,000 ex'
hibitors, there is considerable dissatis'
faction among those who fear they will
not be invited. The only popular fea-
ture of entert ainment during the day
will be the landing of Christopher
Columbus. The noted mariner will
step aboard the Santa Maria and cruise
around Lake Michigan while. He
will then step ashore opposite Manu-
features building and discover some of
Professor Putnam's New York Indians.
Considerable Dissatisfaction
has manifested itself among some of
the exhibitors regarding the system
adopted by the directors for the re-
moval OF goods. After the fair closes
the majority Of the exhibitors are anx-
ious to get away as soon as possible. but
according to an order adopted by the
directors they will b. only ::llowed to
work eight hours day packing their
goods and making ready for departure.
The use of the electric lights is to be
denied those who wish to work at
night. This action was taken by the
directors 50 that no undue haste should
be made by the exhibitors in getting
away. thus allowing visitors the adj
vantage OF seeing the fair after the
gates are officially closed.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1893-10-26
Shot ut Contraband Chinese.

PORT TOWNSEND, WASH, Oct. 49,
News has been received here by COL
lector Saunders Of fight between "a
con traband Chinese and settler
named Doran at Wickersham, 20 miles
south of the Canadian boundary. Do
ran fell upon the Chinese by accident
and tried to arrest them. The Chinese
resisted and Doran fred upon them,
wounding one. The remainder escaped.
Customs officers continued the pursuit,
and captured three more of the Celes-
tials
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1893-10-26

plsts wreck. though al hops 81 getting
It into port has not bean abandoned.
The rock it struck aga!nat wss

,plsts wreck. though Ill hops Of gsttiag
It into port has not besn abandoned.
The rock 1t struck aga!nat WAS
Presidential DtsapprovaI.
It had BEEN drawn up with the express
view Of getting something that tho
Democratic senators could all vote
for, and that the president would
sign even II he would
not approve in advance. It was
given out that this caucus committees
compromise was acceptable to tho i'd.
ministration and it was with that un.
derstanding that administration sens-
tors affixed their names to petition
asking the chairman Of the finance
committee. Senator Voorhees,. to sub.
NIT the compromise in the senate in the
form of an amendment to the repeal
bill. Several senators withheld their
signatures until they were assured by
the senators having the matter in
charge that it would meet with the ap-
prevail of the president and that the ad.
ministration would be, in fact, very
we'll satisfied with it. and would accept
it as the best thing obtainable under
the present condition of affairs. These
senators were
Very Much Surprised
to find that the administration had
never given any sort of an approval to
the scheme. and would not do so under
any circumstances, but was as unalter.
ably opposed to compromise of all kinds
as on the first day congress met. They
declared that they had been made the
victims Of Misrepresentation, and sew
eral of them withdrew their names
from the petition, claiming that they
had put them there with the express
understanding that the administration
would be satisfied with the proposed
measure, if it did not in fact desire it.