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Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1896-10-19

This good story comes from the
East, and puts to shame the New
York and Chicago preachers who on
Sundays instruct the Lord how to
direct things politically. The scene
is laid at Fairfax Courthouse, Vir-
giDia. and the preacher il colored
divine of that place. In directness
and incisiveness it beats any of the
learned parsons. and is a prayer that
probably will get as high as the
prayers OF either Of the others. 1t is
as followe:
~, Lord, save this country from
the hands Of them who il trying to
bust it up. Give us plenty at work
and good money for it, 80 as we can
take care Of our wives and children,
and buy good bread and meat and
pay for it. We want to keep politics
out OF our churches and ont OF our
prayer meetings, but We can't help
asking Thee to keep lookout for
that poor, miserable sinner. Bryan.
who, we hear, is coming into this
State. hand In hand with Satan. We
ask Thee don't let him do no harm;
and. il it amt askin' too much, please
forgive his sins that he ia committing
ever day, and then knock the stuffin'
onf or him next November"
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1896-10-19
NOTICE. FOR PUBLICATION,

LAND CFFIcE AT CARSON CITY NEVADA,
NOTICE Is HEREBY GfVEN THAT THE
~ following named settler has fled notice
pof, OF his claim, and that said proof Will
be made before the County Clerk Of Elko
County at Elko, Nevada, on November lO
1896, viz: Lee Scranton. Homestead appli.
cation No. ga for the MEX, Sec. 20 T.. HN.
r. 50 E. M d. nj. - -
lie names the following witnesses 20
cultivation Of. said land, viz: -
Edward @. Murphy. Archibald G. DOrsey,
John M Dorsey, barnes p, Gregory, Of Fort
Halleck. ~
o. H. GALLUP,
o,.o, con-. Register :
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1896-10-19
REGISTRATION.

Notice is hereby given that The
time for the registration OF the names
OF the qualified electors 10 Wells pre-.
cipct, town Of Wells, State OF Nevada,
prior to the election to bs held on the
Sd day of November 1895, wilt expire
on the 10th 'lav Of October, 1895, ut
q O'Clock p. m. Of said day.
William Conger.
Registry Agent, Wells Preclnot
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1896-10-19
FOR ccMMIssIoNER-LoNG TERN.
JAMES F. HOLLAND.
FOR COMMISSIONER SHORT TERM.
JOHN HIBBETS.
PLATFORM.

1. The Democracy of Elko county
in convention assembled hereby re-
news it's fealty t. the party organized
by Jefferson and perpetuated by
jackson and Bryan, and pledges its
unwayering support to the great
principles underlying the Constitu-
tion of the United States.
2. Believing that the free coinage
of SILVER will bring prosperity to the
people ot the United States and
furnishra sufficient amount OF honest
money to carry on the business OF the
country and alleviate the want and
misery that followed the demonetiza.
ton in 1873, We hereby declare onr-
selves in favor Of the FREQ and nm
limited coinage OF silver at the
present legal ratio of 16 to l, without
waiting for the consent or assistance
Of any other nation.
3. We unequivocany. endorse the
platform adopted by the National
Democratic convention held in the
City Of Chicago in the month OF July.
1895. and unreservedly pledge the
support Of the Democracy OF Elko
county to the gallant nominees OF
that convention for President and
Vice Presldent--W William j Bryan Of
Nebraska and Arthur Sewall Of
Maine. =
4. The course Of orr Senators and
Representative in congress on the
silver question meets with our heal ~
approval.
5. We are LII favor Of an honest
and economical administration Of
State and county affairs and insist
that the money collected from the
people shsll be honestly and judici-
ously expended for the purposes Tor
which it ia collected.
6. The nominees Of this conven-
ton for County Commissioners are
hereby pledged to use the stricte1t
economy in the expenditureOf money
appropriated for the improvement Of
our county roads to the end that
taxpayer Of the county shall got
value received for the money thus
expended.
z. We congratulate the people of
the State Of Nevada who favor the
free coinage Of silver on the action Of
the National Democratic convention
In the adoption Of it's platform and
placing thereon candidates Of the
ability, honesty and integrity OF
william j. Bryan and Arthur Sewall
and we invite all voters In this
county who are in harmony with the
Chicago platform and candidats to
unite with the Democratic party ia
the support Of the ticket nominated
by this convention
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1896-10-19
Collection Agency.
October 3, 1895.

Endorsed by tho Leading Firms of the
Coast.
What isi ~
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AND COLLECTION AGENCY.
Send your slow accounts to them for col
lection.
Once, 910 fifth Street. Sacramento, Cal.
Don't delay. Call ct once and let US have
your business. ' -
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1896-10-19

Phoebe rd:-Various estimates
have been made OF the total vote
which will be- cast in Lincoln county
ut the ensuing election. The vote Mt
DeLamar viii be larger by far than
was expected month ago, and the
total will not fall short of 800.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1896-10-19
Sour

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brash, and burning pain, distress,
nausea, dyspepsia, are cureC by
Hoods Sarsaparilla. With its won
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Hoods Sarsaparilla gently tones
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digestive organs, invigorates the
liver, creates an appetite, gives re-
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tine. For dyspeptic troubles it
seems to have ga magic touch"
"For IL years i suffered from sour
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1896-10-19
NOTICE.

Frank j. Reckbart is hereb,
authorized to transact all business
for the firm Of Reckhart & Froelob
during my absence in Snn Francisco.
CHRIS. REoKHART.
Elko, Nevada, Sept. IL. 1895
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1896-10-19
Stomach

with severe pains acroas my shoulders,
and great distress. had violent nau-
sea which would leave mo very weak
and faint, difficult to breathe. These
spells came oftener and moro seve-s.
did not receive lasting benefit tom
physicians, but found such happy ef-
fects from . trial of Hoods Sarsapa :.
rilla that took several bottles, and
am now able to do all my own work,
to do Nv husband . nnge so Se b.1 es sTse
been greatly benefited by Hoods Sar-
saperilla for pains in the back, and
after tho grip. I gladly recommend
this grand medicine" MRS. PETER
BURBY, Leominster, Mass.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1896-10-19
Schooi report.

Following is report of the
south Fork school for the month end
ing Oct Is, 1895:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-14
ARMENIAN OUTRAGES.
Subject of IL Resolution I'm the MethO-

d1St conference.
The Methodist conference at Cleveland
was opened yesterday, with Bishop
Vincent in the chair. The devotion
al exercises were conducted by the Rev.
r. E. Gillum. a colored minister from CEN
trail Missouri.
The first resolution offered denounced in
the strongest terms the Armenian outrages
of the Christian govern ments of Europe
and America. 1t closed by calling on Con-
gross to pass a joint resolution authorizing
the President to enter into negotiations
with the European powers most directly
interested with the view of interfering and
preventing fur Their massacre.
The resolution al: o provided that a copy
of the resolution should be sent to both
houses of Congress.
1t was referred to the committee on state
of the church without discussion.
The proposition to change the time of
holding the general conference from May l
to the first Wednesday in May aroused a
discussion on the point of constitutionality
of the action. Three-fourths of the annual
conferences have approved il, and it was
approved by more than two-thirds of the
general conference. DR.. Leonard led the
opposition, but he was literally buried as
the vote stood 59I yeas and 10 nays. The
next general conference will therefore meet
on the first Wednesday in May, 1900.
A proposition presented by Rev L. R.
Fisk of Detroit TO hold the general con-
ference each six years was referred
Chaplain c. G. McCabe presented a con-
stitutional amendment which forbiJs any
missionary society from appropriating any
sum i'll excess of the income of the year
previous.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-14

end other internal improvements $50, 900, 900
acres of the public lands. its financial aid
to the District schools has been compare
lively inconsiderable. and 1t has never given
to the District an acre of the public lands
for these purposes.
I'm 1880 Congress provided for an annual
appropriation Of $4,000 for agricultural
and mechanical schools for each state and
territory, but excluded the District from
any share therein.
"A large number Of the pupils in the pub
lie schools of the District reside in the
states and territories. All government EN-
ployes and officials. including Senators and
Representatives. may send their children 10
the District schools. and many avail them
selves Of this advantage. Congress has en-
acted compulsory law imposing fine Of
$40 On each parent or guardian for failure
to send each child Of school age to school
twelve weeks each year"
The Commissioners append to their re-
port many quotations from the recorded
utterances Of distinguished public men,
from the days of President Washington
down to the present time, showing, as they
say, with cumulative weight 1.-The justice Of
the claim that the city of Washington, as
a permanent seat of a great and powerful
government, is entitled to the care and aid
OF that government"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-14
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Leaves ut the Government PRINTING
Office.

To the Editor of The Evening Star:
The employees of the government printing
Office are granted by law an annual leave
OF absence of thirty days, with pay A
definite sum is annually voted for the pur-
pose of paying for this leave. For some
reason, however, almost each year 1t Is
found that the sum granted to pay for
leaves is not quite sufficient. and those who
defer applying until late in the fiscal year
are apt to be told that the money available
is exhausted, and they have absolutely no
redress. If they still persist in taking a
leave of absence, they must do so without
being paid for ii, Notwithstanding the law
grants them thirty days leave with pay
This is clearly hardship, and should be
remedied by Congress. There are today
worthy men and women, who have lost
their positions in the government service 20
whom the payment of leave money. due
under the circumstances stated, would he
a Gndseni. l observe that Senator Hans
brough himself an old printer, has given
notice of an amendment to the deficiency
bill which will pay the amounts due for
leave that could not be paid for because
the appropriate ton was insufficient. AS il is
clearly an honest Obligation due from the
government to people who need it, ! hope
no deadly point of order will be thrust
through the Senator's righteous PROPOSE
tiCn. OF course, you understand that I
do not write his to criticise the present nor
any public printer. The fault seems to be
with the manner of appropriating for these
leaves. 1t would be better. l think. if the
amount necessary for the payment of
leave money and all, were appropriated
in bulk. Employees could then ask for thai.
leave they needed it, one day or thirty
days at a time. just it is done in the
departments. There is never any trouble
there to pay for leaves authorized by law
AUGUST DONATE.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-14
HANCOCK At GETTYSBURG.
The RccOlIectfOns of Il Soldier Whs
Served With Him.

Capt. George c. Lewis of Springfield,
Mass, who is now in Washington was at
the time of the battle of Spottsylvania
Court House lieutenant in company NJ, first
Vermont cavalry. With his company he was
assigned to Gen. Hancock's headquarters
for escort and provost guard duty. Today
he related to Star reporter some inter-
esting incidents connected with the battle
which resulted in giving to Gen. Hancock
imperishable renown.
THE attack was made" said Capt.
Lewis, ION the confederate lines very early
in the morning, and vas directed by Gen.
Hancock in person. The confederates were
not expecting to be molested at such an
hour, and many of them were still asleep.
1.-The fact that Gen. Johnson's entire di-
vision captured has been already pub
lished, but nothing has been printed. so far
as l know. about Gen. Hancock's conduct
toward the two generals, Johnson and
George II. Steuart, who were taken with the
men.
LAS soon as possible Johnson and Stewart
were taken to Gen. Hancecks headquarters
and the fact of their presence reported to
the Union commander. Gen. Hancock at
once recognized the names as those of
former cllssma ties At West Point. How are
you, Johnson" said he to that officer.
johnson replied in a pleasant manner
and extended his hand, which Gen Han
cock shook warmly.
Then, turning toward Steuart, Gen. Han
cock said, How you. Steuart%
" i am general, if you please replied
Steuart.
Gen. Hancock said nothing more to Steu-
art, and calling Capt Hazieton, also of
company NJ, first Vermont cavalry he
directed that officer to escort Gen. johnson.
on horseback. with all the honors of war, TO
the headquarters of Gen. Patrick the pro-
vost marshal general of the army.
He next directed me to form the captured
confederates In line put Gen. Steuart at the
head OF the column. and deliver the entire
party to Cen Patrick. There were so many
prisoners that it took two hours to form
them in line"
Capt. Lewis said. further that in his entire
war experience he never witnessed such
carnage as took place 1t the BLOODY Angle"
Here the fight" said he, ragged furiously
all day. with the combatants within a few
feet of each other. and only low. thin wall
between 1t was impossible for either side
to give up their position, because had this
occurred the other would have rushed over
the wall and attacked the other in the rear
which would have undoubtedly produced a
rout
"Hancock,' he said was man who
gained the love Of his soldiers more by his
utter 1earieSsnesS in battle than by his care
Tor their personal welfare. / remember that
on one occasion, when the artillery fire from
the confederateS seemed to be so deadly in
ITS inf1iction of loss on the Union artilierists
General Hancock would not send any
member of his staff there with orders He
went to where the guns were located and
took command in person, and. pulling off his
coat fought side by side with his men until
the battle resulted in victory"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-14
4 Dangerous Pastfme.


desire to call attention to the very dan
erous practice that exists in some parts Of
the city among children-both white and
colored-and which appears to be spreading
1t is the desire of few Smart boys and
girls to harass persons riding bicycles by
throwing sticks and stones at passing
Wheelmen. l have noticed during the past
few weeks several very narrow escapes,
both to the rider and the thrower Of the
missiles, and on one occasion recently I
witnessed girl probably ten years of age,
run out into the street and throw a stick
under a wheel ridden by a woman, when
the child's parents were seated on their
doorstep enjoying the amusement of the
cEild. IT is too late to demonstrate with
such children after a rider has been thrown
off and injured. and if 81 rider should dis
mount and justly proceed to spank the boy
who throws such missiles. the chances are
the rider would be a guest of Judge Miller
the next morning to answer a charge of as
sault. But in all seriousness something
should be done by parents and the police to
stop this growing evil. A great many ac-
cidents happen where the RECKLESS bicycle
rider is perfectly blameless, and yet it is
very rarely that the blame is not heaped
upon him. 1t can be easily understood. I
think, even by persons who do not ride
bicycles, that a stick thrown at one of the
wheels may lodge between the spokes, and
even II the rider We're proceeding at a lawful
rate Of speed he would doubtless be thrown,
or the machine rendered so unmanageable
as to make collision with other vehicles,
or with pedestrians, most likely. If parents
allow their children to participate in the
sport of purposely interfering with bicycle
riders who are pursuing their course in
that part Of the public highways devoted
to vehicles, the police should be instructed
to promptly enforce the regulations relating
to the throwing of missiles in the streets,
apprehend the offenders and give the par
ents an opportunity to pay Police Court
fire for their children's amusement. r.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-14

Friday last the grand jury at San Fran
cisco found true bills against two men
whose names and crimes have thus
far been kept secret. They are Chas
Brecker the prince of forgers," and Jas.
Creegan. who has no equal as a negotiator
of spurious paper. Bail was fixed in each
case at $4,000, and bench warrants were
issued. The man now in Jail charged
with the Nevada Bank robbery, by which
a woodland draft for SD was cashed for
S22OO0, and who is known A. II. Dean,
Frank l.. Seaver and otherwise, turned
states evidence.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-14

Reinholt Dunsey and Michael Reider have
been arrested at Racine, Wis, charged
with placing ties on the track of the
Chicago and Northwestern road for the
purpose Of wrecking q train Sunday night.
The reason the men give for their conduct
is that they narrowly escaped from being
run down by train on the road some time
ago, and then swore to get even with the
company.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-14
An Obligation Violated,

The obligation thus created, owing to
the condition Of the government at that
time, was not carried out by the governe
ment as agreed.
AS the government had not the means to
push the work. and as the city fund had
been used up or lost. the citizens, Of their
own accord, under authority of Congress.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-14
The Burden of War.


THE District furnished it's full share Of
volunteers for the Mexican war, and the
gallant deeds Of some of her sons rendered
their names household words.
"In the late war the District paid $4,000
special tax, in common with the states, and
while but seven Of the loyal states even
filed their quotas the District filled hers,
and 1S12 per cent more thus eXcelling every
state in the Union but one, and had the
Districts home guard been included, as
1t was there. we would have excelled even
that one. The first volunteers sworn into
the United States service in the late war
were citizens Of the District, and to this
day. they have not been paid for their
equipments, furnished at their own cost.
No bounty for volunteers was ever paid
here.
Though sharing all the national burdens
the District has not adequately shared in
the distribution of national land and mon
ey among the states for educational and
other purposes, but supports its school sys-
tenn out of the annual revenues.
While the general government has given
TO the states s2S,OO0,O00 surplus cash from
the treasury, and for public schools. uni
Vers.t!es, agricultural colleges, railroads
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-14

Ripans Tabules are sold by druggists or by mail
u the price go cents bo1) is sent to The Ripans
Chemical Company, No. 10 Spruce ST.. New York.
Sample vial, II cents.
The morning times., 1896-07-26
EASTERN ATHLETIC CLUB.
Pleasant and Successful Run to Col
toms on the Potomac.

Pleasant and Successful Run to Col
toms on the Potomac.
The great undertaking OF a run of sixty
lhree miles to ColtoD's on the P Potomac,
which was planned for Saturday and Sun
lay, the 18th and 10th instants, was the
talk OF the enthusiastic wheelmen Of the
large and popular Eastern Athletic Club
for several weeks previous to the dates
mentioned. Many misgivin gs were ex-
pressed, not only on account or the great
distance, sxty-three miles, but because OF
the fact that the roads re not of the best
for cycling and were new field even to
the most daring OF the fraternity. Every
precaution was taken to guard against
accidents To be sure OF following the
right roads q careful survey of the route
was made by a competent engineer, meni-
ber OF the club, and a map prepared and
furnished to each rider. The route was by
way OF Surrattsville, T. B. Brandywine,
Cedarville, Woodville, Gallant Green,
Hughesville, Charlotte Hall, New Market,
Chaplico, Milestown, Blackistone's, to Col
tons.
The start was made in three divisions.
at D. NJ, 9 p. m. :, and midnight. or Sat
urday, August 1s. All OF the riders rested
for several hours at Charlotte Han and
breakfasted ut New Market.
The first division of eight, composed OF
Messrs. Fryer, Grace, Revill, Ridgeway.
Hutchinson, wohlfarth, Mckee and Norris,
Revill; the second, by MIR. Fryer, and the
The second division, of seven riders, COM
posed of Mcssrs. Wright, Clark, Jennings,
Blunt, Smith, Jones and Willis. arrived at
10 q. m Sunday, and the third division,
comprising seventeen riders, Messrs. Her
rell, Raab, Slime, Shaffer, Ober, W. b..
Ierfrcs G. r Jeffries McCabe Stern
berger, Posey, Blackstone, Brearley, Re-
The morning times., 1896-07-26
NOTES OF wHEELMEN.

The boys and girls of Thirty second
street extended are having jolly times
these evenings. They all have the bicycle
fever badly and can be seen enjoying
themselves on their wheels in their
leisure hours. Some OF the runs have been
most pleasant.
Have you tried the Washington Road
Club shampoo yet? They say It is fine.
Several riders are authority for the last
statement. ass.
Capt. Leeke's fifteen-mile run was spoiled
by rain the other night. He is not the only
one who is sorry. The captains goodness
OF heart saved him from a club surprise
Wednesday night He took a stra n ger out
riding and the boys hadn't the heart to
treat him W hen he reached the clubhouse.
Mr.. Frankland Janus left Friday MORN
ing for run to New York. He just missed
the rain. He expected TO ride his wheel
until he got tired.
1t is now said that Mr.. Fred Sims Is
SO pleased with rowing that he Is seriously
thinking of turning his attention to that
line. Col. j. Hart Britain had him In
charge last Sunday. Please notice that
nothing is said about Upsets.
Messrs Conrad Becker and Fred Smith
and Dr. Lee Harlan, OF the Columbian
Athletic Club. sailed for Europe last
Wednesday They will be. gone three
months. They intend to do a great deal
OF wheeling in the old world on hired
..bikes"
W. T. Robertson and Capt Leeke are off