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Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1896-08-30

The line or battle is laid down. The
Presidents letter to Governor North
ern expresses his opposition to the free
and unlimited coinage of silver by
this country alone. Upon that issue
the next congressional contest will be
fought. Are we dependent as a ma
ton: Shall we legislate for our.
selves or shall we beg some foreign
nation to help us provide for the IL
nancial wants Of our people?
You may think that You have bur.
led the cause Of bimetalism; you may
congratulate yourselves that you have
laid the free coinage of silver away in
a sepulcher, newly-nIade since the
election, and before the door rolled
the veto stone. But. sirs, IL Our
cause is Just, as l believe it is, your
labor has been in vain: no tomb was
ever made so strong that it could inn
prison u righteous cause. Silver will
lay aside its grave clothes and its
shroud. 1t will yet rise, and in its
rising and its reign will bless man
kind.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1896-08-30

No Crown OF Thorns.''
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1896-08-30
LET Us FUSE.

mo Cross OF Cold
Omaha daily bee., 1896-12-11
SECRETARY BULLARD'S TRIAL
Accused Denies that He Committed the
Forgery as Alegeai
PECULIAR DEAL ON A MORTGAGE LOAN
Mother of the Defendant the victim
of the Crime if Any should
lie Established ns
Asserted.

MASON CITY, Ia, Dec. 10.-(Special Telc-
gram )-The case of the state Of Iowa against
w. Il. Bullard, who last winter filled the re-
sponsibc position Of secretary Of the senate,
was called for trial this morning In the
Wright county court, Judge Bardsall pre-
siding. The case has awakened considerable
interest throughout the state on account of
the political prominence attained by the de-
fendant. The facts the state attempts to
substantiate are that in December, 1894, the
defendant forged a note for $500 signed by
Ell and Mary Kepingcr, payable to Mrs. Il.
Il. Bullard, mother of the defendant, due five
years from date. at I per cent interest \
mortgage w2s issued at the same time COW
erng the property of these parties and pre-
tending to BE- security Cor this note There
was also an abstract with the papers and an
insurance policy. In April, 1896, Mrs. X. L.
Bullard brought the note against the KEEP
lingern mortgage and abstract to the Iowa
Valley bsnk and deposited them for interest
collection. They notified Keplnger ana he
denied the signature. The bank officers noti-
fed Mrs. Bulard and she secured the pa
perp and. as she admits. burned them.
At the conclusion of the states evidence
defendants counsel moved to dismiss the
case. which was denied. 1t IS stated that
the defendant will claim that he executed the
papers to please his mother, who delights III
her display OF notes and mortgages.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-12-11

The National Cash Register company has
brought suit against the Bartlett Grocery
company for the possession of a cash regis
ter. The machine IL valued at $500 The
plaintif states that the register was sold
to Pratt g. Cline of Omaha last February
One of the conditions of the sale was that
they were to pay all the notes due on the
register before 1t could leave their posses
sion. The Bartlett company claim that they
bought the machine from Meyer & Raapke
of Omaha. Judgment is asked for the re-
turn of the machine and $22.5 so for the use
of II since the demand was made.
In the superior court the case OF Pyle
against Williams was submitted yesterday
TAe action was tried some time ago and
involves a disputed draft amounting TO
about hundred dollars.
Judge Green took the case OF Peycke Bros
against John r. Hazen from the jury yes
terday by agreement of the parties in
terested The point at issue was held to be
one simply of law and not OF fact and will
be decided later by the court.
The case of Michael Goodwin against the
Travellers Protective association for $500
benefits for an accident that he suffered
was tried before Judge Green yesterday. The
defense set up by the insurance company
was that the plaintiff had changed his occu-
patton during the life OF the policy, max
ing him a more hazardous risk. and thus
not bringing him within the scope of the
policy as at first issued The case was given
to tho jury at o'clock last evening.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-12-11
TALK OF DEMOCRATIC HARMONY.
Party In Iowa Calls Meeting for
DnrcmICr 80.

DIES MONIES, Dec. 10.-(Special Tee
gram)-The democratic state committee will
hold a big meeting here December 20. The
call has Just been issued by Secretary T..
NJ. Carr. Every district committeeman is
asked to invite large number of leading sill
yer men in his district and 1t is expected
300 to 400 leading silver men will be present.
Democrats. silver republicans and pupulists
will be invited. The meeting will be behind
closed doors, and will discuss means for re
uniting the factions of the party in Iowa. as
well as the outlook for silver. The state
committee at this meeting will probably
choose a new chairman. and 1t IL definitely
known that National Secretary Walsh wants
the place. He has been nominally support
ing Secretary Carr for the place, who has no
possible chance of getting II, and shaping
matters so that the result will be division
and the selection of Walsh as a compromise
Omaha daily bee., 1896-12-11
AGREE As TO THE STAG PAVING.
Misunderstanding Among Citizen.
ON thnI TnnIc EInnlIN SnttIrL


ON that Toric Finally settled.
All misunderstanding in relation to the
Stag paving on Lower Broadway was re-
moved for the time being at the meeting of
the joint committee of the board Of super
visors and the city council last evening
Colonel Baker had raised the question at
the session of the committee a few days
ago that the work was being improperly
done because the Stag was being put down
on the frozen rOadbed. He also insisted
that the time limit OF December 10 should
be enforced. Since them, however. he has
been investigating the matter and he voted
with the rest Of the joint committee to
extend the time for the completion of the
work until June 1. He insisted that this
time should be strictly enforced, and that
penalty OF S25 a day should be fixed
for failure to comply with these terms OF
the contract
DR.. Barstow presided last evening. and
all the members of the joint committee
we're In attendance except Supervisor Aud.
George f. Wright was present to represent
the motor company, as they had contributed
$1,000 to the improvement. Mr. Wright
was in favor of letting the contractor go
ahead with the work all winter as the
weather permitted, and urged that the
time be extended until June for the final
completion of the work.
Mr.. Wckham stated that he had been
delayed in getting the Stag along. In
stead of getting ten carloads a day. as he
had contracted for, he had only been able
to get three or four. He had no object
in delaying the work, as the roller he was
using cost him 81 day, and he was as
anxious as anyone to get through.
Colonel Baker stated that he objected
to the manner in which the large pieces
were being put in. as this would make them
work to the top of the street and prevent
1t from packing properly The other mem
bers of the joint committee were perfectly
willing to consent to any requirement that
Colonel Baker might ask to time for
settled
Omaha daily bee., 1896-12-11

WASHINGTON, Dec. 1O.-(Special)-
Patents have been issued as follows: Ne
baska-Luther ii. Barnes, Nemaha, wrench
Finis NJ. Barney, Elm Creek, power trans.
mitting gear; william Claypole and C. e.
Dooley, Gering. water elevator; Sabina Heyn.
Omaha, opera glass shield.
South Dakota-Mark ID. Wheeler, Redfeld,
strainer for artesian wells.
lowa-Albert ]. Gary, Denison, folding
box; Olus Gates, Estherville, hog catching
and lifting machine; Leander Pelton. Des
Moines, broom sewing machine; Ferdinand
Reimers, Davenport, cultivator or plow:
Romulus r. Richmond, Charlton, automatic
machine gun; Robert NJ. Saint, Des Moines,
music writing machine; John l.. Sullivan,
Abba, mail bag crane; Irwin B. Walker and
l.. G. Nilsson, Sioux City, rail bond.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-12-11

WASHINGTON. Dec. 1O.-The meeting OF
the American Anti-saloon league, which has
been in session this week, adjourned today
The report of the board OF directors which
was submitted and adopted was as follows
I'VE recommend the following as members
of the executive committee; Rev. A. J.
Keynett, ID. d, LID, Philadelphia; Mrs
Annie Wittenmeyer, Saratoga, Pa; Mrs. Mar
garet R. Plat. Washington. ID. c.. Rev. II
A. Tupper, d. D.. Baltimore; Rev. E. c.
Dinwddie, Harrisburg, Pa; Rev. w. G. Alex
ander, ID. D., Atlanta. Ga; Rev. f. NJ. Ed
wards. South Boston, Va; Mrs. L. NJ Bradley.
Washington, ID. c."
The board also recommended that Colum-
bus. o., shall be the place, and January II,
IL and 13, 1898. the time OF holding the next
annual convention. Also that the league
adopt the following article to the constitu-
tion: 'The principal Office of the league
shall be at Washington, ID. c."
Omaha daily bee., 1896-12-11

The police entertained a little black
midget last night who gave the name Of Ed
Baker. He drifted into the station during
the early part of the evening and quickly
got upon terms of familiarity with Captain
Maltby and the night force. The boy said
his father said he was 16 years old but
/ think" said the boy 1.-The old mans mis-
taken. | think it's about twelve years ago
that | got dltched in this ere world" The
boy had just come in on the trucks of a pas
senger car from Milwaukee, and for several
hours he entertained the officers with anus
ing and glowing accounts of his travels all
over the United States. He is d product of
Council Bluffs, and for that reason he felt
no reluctance in calling at the station when
he arrived after a long absence. He ran
away from his home here three years ago
and has since been seeing all that could be
seen by travelling wherever railway lines
run He grew confidential and gave Cap
tain Maltby several hints that he declared
would be Of use to him IL he ever went out
on the road His accounts OF his experiences
and narrow escapes from being killed were
amusing and often pathetic Once while rid
Ing on the trucks OF passenger train that
was just pulling out of a station he had
thrilling experience. long strap was at
tached to his bootblackng kit One end OF
1t was wrapped firmly around his wrist and
while getting into a comfortable position
on the trucks the kit was placed above
one of the aXles. The box fell with the strap
across the axle and in some manner was
carried around the slowly revolving axle.
The child could not loosen the strap from
his wrist and the winding of it was pulling
him from his position to death. The little
fellow held to his position, for | knowed,"
said he, that 1t was between me and the
strap. | was stronger than the strap, an
1t broke, an | staid, but it pretty near took
my arm out, an Of course | never see the
box any more" He showed a deep scar
around his little black wrist where the strap
had torn the flesh before il gave way
Omaha daily bee., 1896-12-11
Time to Clean Tn.

1t is getting about time there should be
general cleaning up. This nice weather
gives person time to think how much nicer
the city would look If the streets were
cleaned up and put in shape before winter
sets in. The merchants also realize that 1t
is time to clean up little and get rid of
odds and ends. Hughes. the Mems outfitter
at 4l5 Broadway, has caught the fever and
has commenced cleaning up He is making
a great cut on remnants in Shoes, Under
wear, Caps, Gloves, etc, before the holiday
trade fairly sets in and will devote this
week to cleaning up Better drop around.
You may find just what you are looking for
and get a bargain
Omaha daily bee., 1896-12-11
10 to Bartlett Grocery Co.'s -four sale.
Humane society Revival.

Rev. Henry DeLong, as president of the
local branch OF the National Humane so
ciety, has called a meeting Of the society
to take place this evening in the parlors
OF the Young Mems Christian association.
The invitation is extended to all persons
not members OF the society who take an
Interest in its work to be present, The
ical existence in Council Bluffs, and has
never been responsible for prosecution.
but the members now propose to make II
an active organization that will be the
means OF protecting whatever is unable to
protect itself The members at the meet
ing tonight will familiarlze themselves with
all Of the state laws under which the So
clety can bring prosecutions, and will also
make an effort to increase the member
ship.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-12-11


The following real estate transfers were
reported yesterday at the office of ]. w
Squire:
Sheriff to Scottish American Invest
m1nt ints comp19pay, an1 lots lots I and block block
4; lots g. Z and s. block g. Potter q
Cobbs add, d; d;...;....;.;..:.as;; 52l 30
W d ;..,,....,,..,.., .....,.......,..,. $50 90
ois VIZ tfuses sSt to o'to stotlsS Amer. Amer
lean Investment company. lot S,
Edward Il Bunce and wife to Charles
r. ki!mbail part lot ? block 40, Ev- soo ~
Maggie < Matthai ct al to Mary 'OO "
a Allen and Edith y Westerdahi,
part lot 4S' original plat, d.. 90
fSarty lots l, and 3, block II, oak .. "a
" Resiey to Sarah NJ 'Rii;'I 'Riesie;y.' lots 10 "
i TO s. block !, Besley's snbdiv, W 10 90
,k block II, ,HowaTd's add, Y d: 1900 90
MS.thal, i part part lot IS IS, original SFiS plat, /.
Charles Brasian and wife to Lake ="
Manawa Land company, undivided
rs acres In VI acres in neh ll-H-
Chicago, Rock Island Island 4 Paciac Rail, W
suardSn.p neS ne4 ne l5.7f,4slp fgpys'fo" d'' 400 90
David Henry and wife TO John r and
W ."I;.,.;....,,..:.:..:,'.r.,.....i,. 200 90
way company TO Orin w Barton,
nlb swA 5-76-S9, q d............... 90
l. = Judson and wife to Il Brue-
W Observation-Disclosures, l75 90
A Wlckham. lots and g. block H.
Curtis a Ramsey's add, and : 2S
feet lot II. block s. Jacksons add,
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES, $500 90
Sixteen transfers. totai............y,SI 30
Omaha daily bee., 1896-12-11
COUNCIL BLUFFS DEPARTMENT
MINOR MENTION.

comcraS aud photo supplies, No. i2 pearl
street
Judge Lewis II Glorwood was a puas
evisitor last evening.
" +. II. Hill is IN ST. Louis attending { meet.
Ing Of hardware men.
Mrs Fred Rinker G: North Platte, Neb.,
h guest Of Mrs. ". Keen
Deputy SHERIFF. Compton Hakcy ara
Wcightman are in Des MDincs.
The young people OF tho Fist Presbyterian
church give an initial party IN the church
TUrlors this evening Everybody invited.
Mgs. L. 4. Casper gave an aftcrtoon coffee
yesterday at her residence on East Pierce
otrect. There were about thirty-fye ladies
present.
DustIe RhoadS, tho tramD, is said to
shrink from washing-so different frcm
woolens sent to the Eagle laundry. They
never shrink. 724 Broadway.
Lily Camp Aid society meets Friday after
noon at 2.30 at the residence Of Mrs. r. X.
Wind, i3S Washington avenue. Royal
Eeghbors OF America are requested to he
present.
Al! members OF Martha Washington camp,
NO u, Patriotic Order Daughters OF Amer.
lea. are requested 10 attend the meeting to-
night 4. the hall, l0l Main street. Election
OF ofiicors.
All persons interested in the work of the
Humane society of this city are cordially
Invited and urged to attend meeting which
Will be held In the parlors OF the !, NJ. c.
a. at o'clock this afternoon.
Miss Nellie johnson was taken suddenly
Ill at the High school yesterday, where she
Is a pupil. Prof. Hayden called a carriage
and had her taken to her home, al Mill
street, and physician called
The Payton Comedy company, the al
traction at the DUhany all next week, is the
strongest repertoire attraction In the west,
carving twenty pCODlp.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-12-11
Distributes Penitentinry scntenccs.

DIES MONIES, Dec. 1O.-(SpecIal Tele-
gram.)-W. C. Bremmerman of Boone. de
faulting postmaster at that place, was today
sentenced to three years in the penitcntary
and to pay a $4,000 fine.
Honey Brown of Malshaltown, leader
of a counterfeiting gang, was given siX
years and a 81 500 fine.
George Burns and Charles Thompson were
sentenced to five years and $500 fine each
for the burglary of the Quarry postof1ce.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-12-11
Disturbed RcIigious Mceting.

James Gilmore was arre9ed last night and
locked up on a charge of disturbing the
meeting of the Salvation army during the
early part of the evening He was unable
to plead the customary excuse of intoxica-
tion, and frankly avowed that he sought to
break up the meeting for the reason that
tie Salvationists were maintaining religious
convictions and tenents that were incom-
patiable with his ideas.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-12-11
rrennrIng to Rcnnen an Town nnnI.

SlOUN CITY, Dec. 10 Especial Tccsram)
George NJ. Coffin deputy comptroller of the
treasury, arrived in Sioux City today from
Washington to see what could We done
toward the reopenng of tto broken First
National bank. He says that If those in
terosted can do what they say they can
the bank will be allowed to resume. 1t IS
the intention to increase the capital of the
bank to 100000, pay off most of tho in
debtednes9 and elect new officials. The ma
jority of the depositors have resolved to
continue their deposits If the bauk is re-
Omaha daily bee., 1896-12-11
Petty Coal Thieves Arrested.

sIOuN CITY, Dec. 10.--(Spccial Telegcam)
The Illinois Central Railroad company
company has been losing coal in Sioux City
all winter and determined upon a thorough
investigation. A detective was sent here,
who organized to capture the thieves. Today
twenty arrests were made and several per
sons were convicted of petty larceny and sent
to Jail. Some of them. were caught taking
coal in daylight. coming for it with wheel
barrows, carts and buckets. In all about
$50 tons of coal have been lost by the cont
many hero.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-12-11
Horticultural society Meeting Clnaes

DES MONIES, Dec, IU-ISpVVIuI IrIV-
gramJ-The State Horticultural society
closed its sessions today electing the fol
lowing officers: President, Dr. +. VI.
Powell, Glenwood; secretary, George Van
Houten, LcnoX; treasurer, w. NJ. Bonn
berger Harlan. The society voted to re-
imbursc Silas Wilson, eX-treasurer for
81 $50, which he lost by the failure OF the
Cass county bank in 1894. Hc made 1t
good to the society and today it was voted
to repay the amount to him in five annual
installments, beginning April !, next.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-12-11
Des NOines OHcinIs' Loose business
Meihn,is Cause COmnIiCntiOnH.

Des NOines OWcipts' Loose business
Methods Cause Complications.
DES MONIES, Dec. 1O.-(Special Tele
gram THE daily city hall scandal came
forward today. 1t develops that the work
men in the east side intersecting sewer are
about to go on a strike for their wages. The
city has been paying the contractors regu-
larly, but the men have not been paid There
is about S5, 900 due them. and the work
would have been completed in a few days
The city has been paying in estimates to the
full amount of work done, and indications
are that, as the contractors are not finan-
cially reliable. the city will have to pay
about $4,000 of the labor claims. 1t is one OF
the results of loose business methods.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-12-11

'NNNtCrINWN NNVWN| TNNWN III ''IT'
SIOUX CITY Dec. i0.-lSpccial Tcle-
gram)-K Strom, the Mysterious Swedc," "
got into Jail today and made himself more
mysterious than ever. lie was arrested
and fined for assault upon boy, and when
put in Jail in default oil payment was
searched and cents taken from him.
The baliff declared he searched him thor
oughly, but few minutes later Strom
sent out money and bought tobacco for
all the inmates OF the Jail. lie then sent
for two leading Masons OF the city, who ex-
amined him and declared that lie Is u
thirty-second degree Mason in good s;nul-
Ing,
Omaha daily bee., 1896-12-11
COMPROMISE WITH THE OFFICERS.
Soldiers Home Trustees of Iown VIII
Nnf He Arrested.

DES MONIES, Dec 10.-(Special Tele-
gram)-An agreement was finally effected
today by which the officers OF the Soldiers
home at Marshalltown will not be arrested
for violation of federal pension laws. Dis
trct Attorney Fulen agreed to this after
a long conference, and the warrants al
ready issued will not be served The Of
icers and trustees agree to appear before
the court at any date that may be fixed
for trial. They will be called in some time
next Week.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-12-11
Christmas Presents for Men.

Longley and Dunlap hats.
Louis Auerbachs fine neckwear, just re-
ceived from New York.
Smoking jackets, dressing gowns, bath
robes.
Fancy vests, fancy shirts, silk and linen
handkerchiefs.
II
Omaha daily bee., 1896-12-11

CHICAGO. Dec, 1O.-The Omaha road has
given notice OF its intention to make a
rate of one fare for the round trip from
st. Paul and Minneapolis to the national
Irrigation congress, which is to be held in
Phoenix Ariz, December 10 to H.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-12-11
Huppily Blended.

We venture to say that our store Is the
best arranged in the city, filled with rare
gems of diamonds. fine jewelry, watches and
chains, silverware and silver novelties.
We make specially low prices on table cut
lery carving sets and full tea sets quadruple
plate. c. B. JACQUEMIN & CO,
27 South Main street
Omaha daily bee., 1896-12-11

Parties having fire insurance policies writ,
ten by T. III. Odell that need attention should
call on Messrs. Day & Hess 80 Pearl street.
general insurance agents
Omaha daily bee., 1896-12-11

Durfee Furniture Co.'S great removal sale
is now in full blast. You in it?
Omaha daily bee., 1896-12-11

doors Of the Harlan State bank today on ;'c
failure Of the bank to make 4 proper show
ing OF its solvcrcy, c. J, ahd ". VI, Wyiand
conducted private bank here since 1872
but within the last year organized a state
bank, capital $4,000, one half owned by John
Kingery. KinGery came here from Aims
worth. Neb ana as cashier did not get aloug
well with the older mcmbcrs OF the corpora
tion and withdrew his capital The banks
decreased capital and deprecated securities
led to the failure, The officers of the
bank have turned over their realty for the
benefit OF their creditors. Two OF the largest
firms. Tinsley Bros and Or. Wyland, are
involved, the former having made an assign
meat.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-12-11

The women of the Unity Guild will serve
meals today at 407 Broadway from II 80 to
p m. and from $50 to p. m.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-12-11

If you want a bargain in watches and
diamonds call at Snyders. 32S B'way.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-12-11

Big B flour, 99c; good enough for anybody.
Bartlett Grocery Co.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-12-11
METCALF BROS.

Hoffmayr's fancy patent -four makes the
best and most bread. Ask your grocer for It.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-12-11

Boston Store vii! be open every evening
until after Christmas.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-12-11

Fine livery for parties and dances Ogden
Livery, 15S Broadway. Telephone SO.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-12-11

C. b. Viavi Co., female remedy Medical
consultation free Wednesdays Health book
furnished 300 Merriam block.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-12-11

% lbs fine granulated sugar s100.
Browns G.. o. ID.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-12-11

Bartlett Grocery Co. has two stores, one
opposite postoffice, one Eighth street and
Broadway
Omaha daily bee., 1896-12-11

Boston Store will be open every evening
until after Christmas
Omaha daily bee., 1896-12-11

Wanted, position as stenographer by lady
of ten years eXperlenee. S, Bee office.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-12-11

Boston Store will be open every evening
until after Christmas.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-12-11

No better flour made than Bartlett Gro
Gerry Co.'S big A, $l10.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-12-11
Tales of "a hoy Tramp.

Nine bars silk soap for csc. Browns C.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-12-11
District Court Notes.

Fancy New York apples, $3.50 per barrel.
Browns C.. O. d.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-12-11

f., w. Dean, NJ. d.. eye, ear, nose and
throat. 241 Merriam block.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-12-11

Iowa Bank Closes It's Doors.
HARLAN, Ia, Dec. 10.-tSpe -ial Teegram)
Bank Examiner Fred Pennctt closed the
Omaha daily bee., 1896-12-11

Bartlett Grocery Co.'S big A -four, sl.i0.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-12-11

Rockers for Christmas Presents
Don't forget that S. S. Keller has the
finest line of rockers and chairs at the lowest
Omaha daily bee., 1896-12-11

Fresh meats. Bartlett Grocery Co.
Mixed nuts, &c pound. Browns c. o. d.