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Arizona republican., 1896-04-02
TRAIN HELD UP.
Robbers Blow Open the Express Safe But Do Not Molest Passengers.

LEBANON, Mo-, April 1.-The east St. Louis & San Francisco railroad was held up three miles east of this city at 10:05 by three masked men. The safe was blown open and robbed. The rob bers boarded the train here at 12:05 and after reaching the scene of the robbery they overpowered the engi- neer, stopped the train and with the engineer in front marched ito the ex- press car.
 The messenger refusing to open up the door it was blown open with dyna- mite, the safe cracked and the con- tents removed. Severay packages of valuable papers were found this morn ing beside the track and in some way money which had been overlooked. The passengers were not mo.ested.
 A brakeman furnished a faGr de- scription of the men to the officers in pursuit and the railway officials are confident they will be apprehended While the amount secured by the rob bers is known to have been consider able the local express officials will not give an estimate.
 Wells, Fargo & Go. express officials here say the amount Of money secured by the robbers who. held up the St. Louis & San Francisco train near Lebanon this morning was only $1,277. About 100 mounted men are in pursuit of the robbers. Bloodhounds will be put on their trail.
Arizona republican., 1896-04-02
THE BOERS ARE FARMING Preparing to Challenge Great Britain. Are Apparently Aided by Ger
 many.
Near Pretoria Are Reared Ironclad Forts Armed with Modern
 Artillery.

CAPE TOWN, April 1.-Advices from the Transvaal show the work of preparing for war is being continued there night and day. Gangs of men relieve each other at intervals in the work upon armed forts designed to protect Pretoria, plates for which have been furnished by the Creusot works, and guns by the great Krupp firm of Germany. The drilling of artillery men under German officers goes on openly every day. There is no longer any concealment in the preparations being made.
 A foreign legion composed almost entirely of Germans, who have re- cently entered the Transvaal, is or ganized This force will be mostly infantry and artillery, the Boers be- ing relied upon to furnish all cavalry.
 The general opinion expressed here is that the company's officials and the British home government greatly un- derestimate the serious state of af- fairs which prevails here. This seems to be especially the case with the Brit ish government, and it would seem that the latter must be Intentionally or unintentfonally misled by the Chartered company officials or others
Arizona republican., 1896-04-02

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Arizona republican., 1896-04-02
SNOW STORM.

MILWAUKEE, April 1.-Reports from northern Wisconsin show that the snow storm which lasted until noon today was the worst in years. Banks of snow ten feet deep blockade the streets of this city. One Wiscon- sin Central train is off the track, and two trains on the same Nine are stalled in ithe snow within the city limits Railroad traffic is at Standstill all through the storm region.
Arizona republican., 1896-04-02
APACHES AGAIN.
A Settler Is Killed and His Place
 Robbed.

SAN SIMON, Ariz., April 1.-Tha settlers here are wrought up to 8 high pitch over the murder of Alfred Hands by Apaches. Hands head was crushed by rocks and his abdomen cut open. The Indians robbed his cabin and de- stroyed what they could not take away. Cowboys and a detachment of cavalry under Lieutenant Rice are in pursuit.
 The settlers will ask the territorial government to form a band of rangers to help eNterninate this band Of Apaches
Arizona republican., 1896-04-02

Hughes, private citizen, picked up his hat and overcoat and departed, the secretary pausing only long enough to place the office in the charge of MT. Jordan, as custodian for the time be- ing.
 To a Republican representative ex- Governor Hughes stated he would re- turn to Tucson and would there open d Jaw office. He had business enough in his personal affairs ito keep him busy for many months. He had dis posed of his interest in The Star, yet might on occasion contribute to the editorial columns of that paper, though not taking the active management.
 1t is understood, however, that this action of Hughes in surrendering his office, does not at all dispose of his in- rerest in it, and that, whether by his volition or no, that an attempt will be made to hold up the nomination of B. J. Franklin in the senate pending a senatorial investigation into the cir cumstances of Hughes removal. It is known that the governor and his friends who have usually held him up as the leader of all that is goodly in this benighted territory have influ- ence with a Jew senators, and upon these senators will deVolve the task of getting in a blow or two at the ad- ministration, under the guise of win dicating a much-abused western gov ernor. Of course, any objection made in executive session may send the name of Franklin to a committee, pre- sumabiy the committee on territories, but that alone will not be all the de- lay sought.
 The purposes of the delay cannot be i imagined by those outside of the com bination who have tried guessing at it, but it is known that the present officeholders in Arizona would not be averse to even that small extension of their terms of office.
 Still Governor Hughes insists that he is pleased to be relieved of re- sponsibility that has of late grown very distasteful to him and insists that he was not trying to maintain his of fee through any motives other than those pertaining to the public good. As an evidence of this he shows the { following telegram, which was never sent, but which was offered as a com promise, and rejected by Secretary i Bruce:
 "The President, Wasiington-Sec- retary Bruce has shown me telegram from John M Reynolds that I have been removed by you as governor and that you direct that he Bruce) take possession of office as acting governor Having received no diree; official no rtifcation, please advise me if above is correct, and if so will most cheerfully comply with your order.
 "L. c. HUGHES,
 Governor of Arizona"
 Throughout his interviews with Secretary Bruce, Hughes insisted that he had received no telegraphic instruc- tions concerning his dismissal, but that, after he had turned over the Of flee, he returned to lis hotel, there to find awaiting him the following tele- gram:
 WASHINGTON, D. C., April 1.
 "L. C. Hughes, Phoenix, Arizona i You have been removed from office of governor. The president directs that you turn over office to secretary at once.
 (Signed) "J. M. REYNOLDS,
 Assistant Secretary
 Thus was the battle fought. Bruce is the governor, and governor will lht be for the time, long or short, thaT may elapse before the presentation o. the credentials of his successor.
Arizona republican., 1896-04-02
OUTLAW KILLED,

GUTHRIE, Okla, April 1.-The mo- torious outlaw, Carl Thorn, alias Dia- mond Point, who led the raid at Coffeyville, Kansas, and who, while a member of the Dalton outlaw gang, killed four men, was killed this morn ing by a deputy marshal at Dover. The outlaw and officer exchanged ten shots. Richards, the deputy who killed Thorn, will get s3,200 reward.
Arizona republican., 1896-04-02
UNDER ARREST.

WASHINGTON, April 1.-Official advices received by the state depart ment from representatives of the United States show that Dygert, a cit izen of Illinois, has been arrested by 'the Spanish authorities. The Span iards had under consideration the
Arizona republican., 1896-04-02
A BIG UNDERTAKING.

SAN FRANCISCO, April 1.-Plans are being prepared for a bridge across the bay from San Francisco to Oak land. The Terminal company is be- hind the scheme and it is said the plans contemplate a passage for right of way of trains as well as other modes of travel
Arizona republican., 1896-04-02

W G. c. Pitt, manager of "The Voice of Labor," San Francisco, says: q have used Parks Tea in my family for some time. It has no equal for liver trouble or biliousness." Sod by c. Eschman & Go. 3.
Arizona republican., 1896-04-02
THE OLDEST FREE MASON.

EVANSVILLE, Wis, April Fred erick A. Humphrey said to be the old est Free Mason in the United States, died here yesterday, aged 95 years. He belonged to the Masonic fraternity seventy-f9ur years
Arizona republican., 1896-04-02

At McKelligon's you can get the finest handmade sour mash, Bourbon and Pennsylvania rye whiskies. Mo-. 21, East Washington street.
Arizona republican., 1896-04-02
THE PACIFIC RAILROADS.

WASHINGTON April 1.-The Pa cifc railroad committees of the two houses ihave suspended their work in order to procure certain data from the secretary of the treasury to enable them to proceed intelligently in the preparation of a biH they propose bringing in.
Arizona republican., 1896-04-02

For a solid sweet loaf of home made bread the Star bakery at Five Points takes the lead. Telephone 65.
Arizona republican., 1896-04-02
READY TO SAIL.

TOULON, April 1.-Three French warships have been made ready to sail at a moments notice.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1896-06-14

Last evening about T:3 J.. Il. Shaw.
II pioneer Of this state, was in Pavola's
shoe store chatting with the propric-
tor. He seemed in Il cheerful mood.
but suddenly stated that he felt chilly
and thought he would go home. . lie
started down the east side of Virginia
street, and when he was in front Of
Brookins' store, was seen TO throw up
ms hands and stagger IL il To fall.
Walter Dewing and Harry Martin.
who were near, ran to his assistance,
and with the help OF Mr.. BroolSins
took him into the store. Water was
brought. but earthly assistance was Of
no avail. lie died without Il struggle;
a slight gasp as il he was sufTocating.
notified and the remains were cImov
cd 10 Sanders undertaking parlOrs,
where an inquest will be held to-day.
Deceased was q native Of Illinois.
about G3 years of age, and leaves II son
and wife to mourn his loss. lID came
across the plains i'll the early sixties
and settled in Lyon county. living
there for over thirty years, during
which time he was in business there,
and for twelve years WIS n county
commissioner Of Lon county. lie was
Il member Of Dayton lodge No. D, OF
the Independent Order Of Odd Eel
lows, and WAS tho sitting Past Grand
Muster OF that order in this state. lie
was also II member OF Anchor lodge,
No. 10 Ancient Order of United
Workmcn, of Dayton, and nc will
probably bc buried under the uuspic-
90 Of these organizations.
lie was well and fayorably known
all Over the state and noted for his
strength of character, charity and hos.
pitality. One by onc the old pioneers
are passin. away. They have build
cd nm heritage and peacefully pass
away. "WEen agrcat man dies the
nation mourns; when n good man dies
the people weep"
Tho sympathy Of the community is
extended to tho 70 who mour his loss.
This sudden and sad taking away re-
minds us all Of iEe uncertainty Of hu.
man lie. Of the sudden d9cay OF all
earthly greatness. Tho time OF inter.
mont will DO announced later on.
Saturdays Reno Tribune.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1896-06-14
I'rrul nrItIcs of February.

The month of February in u leap year
has some i'ccu!iaritics of which not
many people are uwurc. This year, for
example. February has five Saturdays.
This has occurred just once in every
2S years for the last l2i years. Feb
rGnry will have five Saturdays ugain in
1905. II years from now, be-
cnusc at the urn OF the CEN
fury there comes Il break in th..
- ycnr period. which is reduced Ia IL
wears. Twcn:y-cirht years later. in
i";:n "" Y II u"uiu i'aNc five Saturdays
20 -. ! "'.'ti OF | t.!Uary. This same
i.i' i"''' sea-! fer every day in the
...cn recurring five times in the
iru, !.":r E.uuth Of February every -
I'.'s. IL the rXcrption Of Monday
"r'' y !.:"sday. During the last .n'
""uiS i'rs" two days have come five
l.."i in February at one interval of
- .a:&. ~hilr the rest of the days
..'" Lr"n ~ years apart once during
t!rr 'amc period for 200 ycnrs.-St
louis licpubiic.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1896-06-14
Democratic state Convention.

The Gazette says that abont seven
ty-fve Democrats attended the mass
convention at Reno yesterday. The
convention was called to order by
Joseph r. Ryan. chairman of the State
Central Committee Of the Dennis
wing of the party. Mr.. Ryan stated
the object Of the convention to be the
election OF six delegates to the Chica-
go convention. and nominating Presi-
Dental electors and a State ticket.
All who supported Hon. Theodore
Winters for Governor, and who would
agree to support the ticket which the
convention nominated were entitled to
vote.
DR.. y. Gibson, OF Reno, was elected
temporary chairman, and L. II, Crane
temporary secretary.
On motion the following gentlemen
were appointed by the Chair as II
Committee OF permanent Organiza-
ton and Order OF Business: G. w.
Jones, Jr., of Wadcworth. George
Russell of Elko. G. II. Stoddard OF
Washoe, Major j. ii. Dennis Of Reno
and John Wagner of Carson.
The following were appointed rs a
Committee on Platform and Resolu-
tons: Il. NJ. Clark, j. r. Ryan, j.
T.. Angel, \. l.. Boucher and w. T..
Mclaughlin.
The following resolution was adopt
ed:
ResoErcd, That the delegates to the
Chicago Convention are hereby in
structed to use all honorable leans
to secure the adoption of Il plank in
the platform favoring the free and
unlimited coinage OF silver us money
and the nomination OF candidates who
are known to he friends OF silver
The Committee ON Permanent Or
gani2ntion 0nd Order Of business rec
omended that S. S. Sears act rs per-
manent chairman, L. ii. Crane secre-
tary, S. II. Day assistant secretary,
aud +. Ferrel sergeant-at-arms, and
that the first business of the conven-
ton be the selection of six delegates
to the Chicago Convention; second,
six alternates; third, the nomination
of three Presidential Electors; fourth.
the nomination of three aitcrnates.
The nomination Of the balance of the
State ticket was postponed for fur
Their consideration.
The following delegates to Chicago
we're elected:
Theodore Winters of Washoc, Major
j. III. Dennis OF Reno. ID. l.. Vert
heimer of De Lamar, DR.. \. Gibson OF
Reno, p. G. Webber of Ely, and Allen
Fisher OF Wells.
Alternates-F. Lennon. S. NJ. Hen
ley, y. Il. Boucher, j. II. Crum, &. II.
Il. Hardin and Harry McDufiie.
Presidential Electors-J. III. Ryan,
X. NJ. Clarke and George Russell.
Alternates-J. +. Angel, w. G..
Thompson and Matt Rhcim.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1896-06-14
Famous Twins.

Mouiaru Williams and Sir Douglas
.u'.C iu"vn ~ ''Thr Twins" On one
",".r .." they had i;:cn lighting before
80 "a. U.nn ut the Guildhnll, and on
!, .,,Ig zee building they linked their
"rr:> and went OIL together in the di-
r,"t.un Of tie Gnrrick club. "Inr'.
ljii." cried out onc of the loaGcrS out
-.i' iir GJurt. amt we bin sold 4?
Why. we thought they was quarrclin'
together inside like eat AMI dog. It's
all IL put up job, Fill. jest look Mt en-
now. arm in arm, and roarin' with
laughter, like two old pals" Who does
q remember Mr.. Pickwick's horror
when Mr.. S"rjeTnt Snubbin said good
morning to Mr.. SERGEANT Buzfuz? And
what can their respective followers
think OF il when they hear of Arthur
Ialiour and John Morley linking their
arms and going together to Saturday
pops?--Iondon News.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1896-06-14
Elko Want. the stn,o Convention.

IL the people Of Elko will bestir
themselves a little, the State conyen-
ton OF the Silver party to nominate n
Congressman, Supreme Judge and
Presidential electors can be brought
here. The arguments in favor OF Elko
are many and OF such n character
that they should have great weight
with the State Central Committee.
For years the eastern part OF the
state has paid tribute to Reno, Car
son and Virginia on every proposition
The time was when the western part
OF the State had only to ask for every
thing in sight and the people OF the
great east were powerless to resist
their demands. This is not the case
now so far as the Silver party is con.
cerned. The great majority of the
vote cast for the Silver party ticket
two years ago was cast by the eastern
and central counties. Among these
Elko county cast the heaviest vote OF
all and should be entitled to some
consideration ut the hands OF the
managers of that party.
Elko is rs easy to reach by rail as
any other point in the State, and no
more time would be consumed by the
delegates from western Nevada COM
ing here than would be consumed by
those Of this part OF tho State going
to Reno, Carson or Virginia. Neither
would the expenses OF the western
delegates be any greater than would
those OF the east i'll going to either of
the places mentioned. The question
of time md expense then should cut
no figure in determining the place for
holding the convention.
Our facilities for accommodating
the delegates and holding the conven.
ton are ample and there need be no
hesitation on that score. Other reas-
n can be given why the convention
should DO held here but these are
sufficient to set the ball rolling.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1896-06-14
The RuRlAIS.
Something OF tho Habits OF = Peculiar
Siberian People.

something OF tho lInDits ot EcCuihhr
Siberian People.
a st. Petersburg correspondent gives
an abstract of IA recent account given
by II RUSSIAN physician. DIR. Shendri.
iiofski, OF the Ruriats, II race inhabitinS
from time immen,orinl the regions
around lake Baikal. in Siberia. .'rlcy
ac IN entirely pastoral race. They all.
;..cl. aud suIIvm. practically live in the
saddle. In .ummcr they dwell on the
plains: IN winter. when the SHOWS
come. they Iciirc tn thc hills and live ia
yliriS. NUTS built of wood or felt, rick
ETY. 4rd dirty. They drink o II mix
and 'niick tea. They rldom cat meat,
but whenever they do they eat it III
enormous quantities, six pounds or
seven pounds at 4 time, without salt or
bread. They are Unsuitable smokers,
men and Wonirn. even children indulg-
ing in~ordiLatcly. There is scarcely my
sDci"i lie mo them. Each illus. of
I've as siM families. generally related,
iiy"S IT'S ON y separate existence. Their
Gc!;",p. vas formally Slamnnism. but
about a century . the MCngol L.luniaS
wCr" .CrinitiCd to preach buddhism
au"nl: !;'rnu, aud Slananism has now
hnt few followers. The Buddhists have
u llama "f their own, appointed by the
lai"i as lnibIt. in = monastery near
SvlcuyiESi:. In this monastery is Il
:cigU at divinity and one of mc dicinc.
according Ia the medical teaching of
the l.imaS most Diseases arise from dis.
orders uf he liver. which is looked up.
II as the most important organ i'm the
Body. Diagnosis, however, depends
-0lciy uion the condition of The pulse.
he i'uiiais suffer mostly from scrotulu
nnh curry. SKIN diseases are rare.
Notwithstanding their want of c~lranIi-
rcsS. idi"tism. crctinism, malforma
lions and mental disorders are u nm
common. possibly on recount Of fire.
pucnt HiCI marriages.; but the race is
rot DYING nut, as il shown ny the fact
HAT between 1865 and lSg3 their NUM-
i'rrs increased 10y :0.i per ccnt.'-Lon-
don Lancet
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1896-06-14
woaid Not suppre.., Nev..

All thin-skinned individuals who
complain OF the INDEPENDENT because
it publishes the news, should read
the following from the Genoa Courier.
There's meat in it for them:
The Carson Appeal OF last Tuesday
copied the District Court proceedings
in the Harris estate FROM the Courier,
and commented rather severely on
tho actions OF the relatives OF MIR.
Harris in trying to compel the Cour-
ier to suppress the court news by
threatening the publisher with al
most every known calamity. The
Appeal stated, among other things.
that the reason OF the dislike to the
publication on the part OF the rela-
tiyes -was that about six years ago
Harris went through insolvency mud
swore that he had no assets. Tho
bobbing up Of the life insurance.
policy shows TINT he had assets"
Although threatened and notified
sAos AO "ou'd suuSi oSNOICiy IL ue
persisted in publishing the news, the
publisher OF the Courier went about
his business and published tho court
proceedings in the usual form. and
thought that was nll the item there
was in it.
He did not consider the TACT that
ono or two persons objected to the
publication, Il matter OF much i'm
p%ortance to the general public. 1t is
a too common occurrence. People
frequently do and say things that
they are ashamed Of, and they are
almost sure to raise a howl il they
think there is any likelihood OF it APP
pearing in the paper. But it is the
mission OF u newspaper to give the
news. II it doesn't do this it is not
worthy the name. 1t is the editors
duty to report all TINT transpires OF
general interest in the community
where his paper ID published. Often
times the fulfillment OF this duty is n
disagreeable task, but no editor viii
shirk who cares for the reputation OF
his paper.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1896-06-14
Appointments to Naval Acndcmy

The Hon. Francis @. Nowlands,
through 81 Board OF Examiners. hero
with gives notice TO tho young men OF
Nevada who are properly qualified
That an examination for appointment
OF cadet aud alternate to tho Naval
Academy OF the United Stats will >
held Saturday, Jane 2Osb, .A the
High School building at Reno. Tho
examination will begin at o o'clock a.
III.
MIR. Ncwlands gives instructions M
follows: Candidates must DO actunl
and boun Gde residents Of Nevada for
at least two years Immediately pre-
ceding the date Of appointment md
must be over fifteen and under TWEEN.
ty-one years Of age" By order OF
BoARD or ExAMINrns.
RoiiO. Nov, June 10, 1896,
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1896-06-14

1t Is stated that an electric hen
has recently been invented, which is
claimed TO bc superior to the natural
article of flesh, feathers and blood. cx-
'."pt that it cannot lay eggs. When the
electric incubator Has produced the
chickens, an electric foster mother
takes them in charge. The upper past
Is devoted 10 the freshly hatc!Icd. Will.
the lower part is 80 arranged that the
young n run around on the ground.
II nj the sam" time find heat n,"l
protection when they require IT,
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1896-06-14
WIN s,raddio the silver Question.

CHICAGO Juno 5.-The Daily News
Washington special says: General
Grosvenor and other close friends OF
Mckinley have given a strong init
mntion tho Inst few days TINT tho st.
LOUIS platform will be a compromise
on the money question. General
Grosvenor believes, unless some con.
cession is made tothe silver sentiment
tho Democrats may cndanger McKin.
lcy's election.
When somebody suggested n strad.
ding platform would ALLEVIATE tho gold
men, Grosyenor remarked: aThey
will have no place to go, the Demo.
Gratis will nominate II 10 TO l candi.
date and Mckinley will come nearer
representing bimetallism than any
other nominee in the field Grosye-
o makes no conccalmcnt Of the be.
liot that the st. Louis convention
would not declare for II gold stand.
ard.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1896-06-14

Tho belmont Courier says: 1t is ia
DO Lopcd that the Nevada delegates
will succeed in ovorawing the gold.
bug delegations from other States and
force them TO adopt n J G to 1 free coin.
age plank.
Tho friends OF the Nevada Reput,.
lican delegates expect that their rep.
resentatives in ST. Louis will be able
to accomplish that much, anyhow.
Nevada Republican delegates, be.
stir yourselves and chow the goldbups
what you n do OH this, the owe Of
great national peril.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1896-06-14
NOTICE,

by order Of tho Board Of County
Commissioners OF Elko County, State
OF Nevada. made this It'll day of
March, 1890, notice IA hereby given
That all persons who are charges non
Tic county must come to tLo County
Hospital, Or all claims for their sui
port will be disallowed by said Board
except in ,cases of extreme emergen.
Affect:
WEBSTER PATTEgsos,
iDeIuty County Clerk