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Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1896-11-21

Balance in treasury. 49,. 16,443 10
The above balance stands to the
credit OF the various funds as per
Treasurer's Balance Sheet, dated
Sept. %, 1896:
TREAsURBR's BALANCE SHEET.
Cash in Treasury to tie credit Of the
various funds, Sept %, 1896:
In State fund. q 1,(l12, 90
In general county fund. -. 424 rs
In cash contingent fund. =. lila 80
In INDECENT sick fund $3.50. 1893 81
In county school fund. 80. 283 IL
In officers salary fund. 90. $40 "a
In road fund ......... 141 IS
In County High School fund 27S 81
In Elko county Special
high school fund. ....... 1876 80
Total. -. ......,........ 1924 "a
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-27

calling upon you. knowing. as | did. the
thousand demands that were made upon
your kind feeling Since that time j
have held chair In this institute. but
intend resgning next month. with the
view of settling In the South and prac-
ticlng the profession Of law. the study OF
which have I'm part completed.
"Would you. at this late date. esteem 10
n presumption In me to request from you
n letter OF introduction TO some one OF
your countless friends In the South-par-
ticuIarly I'm Natchez or New Orleans. as
I propose visiting those places this win
ter?
Permit me to gay. sir. that / do not
make this request with the mere selfish
view of obtaining any direct advantage
Though this / do not affect TO disregard),
but | earnestly desire I'm time TO come TO
have some memento Of the Patriot States
man whom, from my earliest years, L
have been taught TO honor and reverence.
II am the son Of Ephraim Blaine, OF
PENNSYLVANIA. n man who, though, per-
haps. you may not remember him, was
during a long life one Of your most ardent
admirers and Jealous supporters. L In
close a letter from Mr.. McKennon TO
hOhtfHoT Mtltdil, NhiSh hSfNi ""N "-'
opportunity TO use
with the sincere hope that your life
may be prolonged these many years yet,
and that you may prove in time TO come,
as in the past. our refuge i'm national
danger and distress. have the honor TO
be with highest respect
"Your obedlent servant,
JAMES g. BLAINE.
'Hon. Henry Cllv Ashland"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-27
MONETARY REFORM CONVENTION.
What 1t Is Proposed Tint IL Shall
no-i Commission.

1O-A
INDIANAPOLIS. December 26.-1he
Executive Committee of the Monetary Re-
form Convention met this afternoon at
headquarters, in the Denison House, and
Chairman II. p. Hanna laid before it the
results of his eastern trip. He was more
than gratined at the universal interest ne
found I'm the subject among the lest ana
most influential mon Of New York, Bos-
ton. Philadelphia. Pittsburg, and other
cities. During the session the question
arose as to what the committee thought
was appropriate 10 do. and Mr. Hanna
expressed himself as follows:
Il feel that il would not be only q mis-
take" said he. "but it would be suicidal
for the convention 20 cndeavor To- agree
upon a bill OF detailed plan. Whlle IL
VIII I'm all probability adopt resolutions,
sincerely trust that il will leave the mat
ter of details to a commission which can
sit three or six months if necessary 10
studv this question ia all its phases, 10
consider every plan and suggestion that Is
brought before 81. and. finally, devise q
currency plan that can meet the approNal
Of all classes. .,...
"Thcn. I should like TO see an executive
committee whose business II should be 10
see that the commission was organized
that its expenses were provided Tor, that
men and data that il might desire should
d. brought before #. and after the COM
mission had completed It work, II would
be the business Of this executive commit
Tee 10 educate the country and Congress
10 the adoption Of the plan and thus
crystallize IL into law
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-27


United I'm the club itself. the victims being
inexperienced amateur gamblers Burgo-
master Borden was accused of assisting in
ioisting this club on a fallacous pubic on
the plea that II was q good speculation
Tor the municipality. but really from mo-
yves or self-interest. These allegations
were followed by the serving upon lie
fett Bleu Of writs for libel by Burgo-
master Borden. by NJ. Bansastreber, one
or the presidents Of the Chaudfontaine
cub; by Romulus De Marceih managing
director Of the club. and finally by the
English Chaudfontaine Club and Casino
company Oimited). Borden claims 5000
francs damages and the others each 5000
francs. There is good reason TO believe
that before the actions can be commenced
before the civil tribunal at Liege, where
they have been set for trial Bansastrei-
Der. Marcelli, and the others connected
with the management of the club will be
in prison for their criminal actions. but
Berden's suit will doubtless be tried in due
course, and Nj. Harry promises plenty OF
interesting revelations.
ENGLISH COMPANY BOGUS.
AS for English company. It is beyond
doubt bogus affair, formed solely to
enable the issue of 25-franc shares. a
figure which is not allowed by either
has never been registered in England.
and its only London habiiation is a small
back street. which no one ever seems to
use. BY way of bluff. however. the COM
pany has issued notices TO its swindled
shareholders to attend a meeting in Lon
don next Monday. This meeting Will
be the first ever held by the company.
but the meeting-place is not stated. 1t
can scarcely be held in the small room
aforesaid because that is not large
enough TO swing a cat in. Despite this
uncertainty, however, a number Of
French and Belgian shareholders ar
rived in London to-day apparently pos
sessed with some vague hope Of getting
the directors Of the company arrested on
the spot. and. failing that. OF wreaking
summary vengeance upon them
one gentleman. whom the Infatuated
shareholders are particularly DESTROYS TO
lay hands on is a self-styled doctor. Vic
tor GarbOuld. who has figured largely
on the prospcctuses of other club docu-
mcnts as a distinguished English physi-
clan. and medical adviser to the Princess
Of Wales. This has been varied occa-
sionaIy, and Garbould has been alter
natively described as the private medical
adviser Of the Princess Louise. Queen
Victoria's daughter. Garboulds name,
however. does not appear upon any medi-
cal register I'm this country. and it is
needless TO say that neither Princess
knows anything of him.
As TO the position Of affairs in Belgium
itself. the government has been moved
TO take action. Several "cercles prives'
have been summarily closed. and their
managers are awaiting trial on various
charges A number Of foreigners Of
doubtful reputation have been expelled
from the country. and there has been
demonstration Of feeling among the mu-
nicipal officers implicated in the scandals.
who are anxious 10 rid themselves Of all
connection with these clubs. But great
ieal more than this will have to be done
{ Belgium is to be thoroughly purged.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-27
What the Mayor. Veto win Do.

To the Editor OF the Dispatch:
The question has been asked. what
will the Mayors veto dor II will block
retrenchment and the poor man must
suffer Work or play. the salaried OFF,
GERS must be provided for out OF the
limited income OF the city. II is not so
with the poor nan who works on the
streets His lot Is no work. no pay. The
city must and will next year live within
her receipts: hence there will be but lit
tie smoney for streets. hands. and carts.
This means little work with fun pay for
the salaried officers. and no work and no
pay for many OF the street hands. who
only receive $50 per day. which is only
a living AT best The money should be
more equally div ,ed. Live and let i've
*. w. ROUNTREE.
Richmond. Va. December 70. 1885
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-27
Hon. Henry Clav Ashland"
Rot About the New south.
Washington Post)


The Richmond Dispatch. referring to a
very tiresome and idlotic bit o. humbug,
quite popular some years ago, says.
Colonel Richard Malcolm Johnston
was truo TO himself and to his people,
when i'm his speech the other night at
the banquet OF the New England So
cietv Of New York. he repudiated the
new South idea THE South said Colo
mel Johnston, L 90 not say the new
South: IL is the old South, continuing
fond OF her traditions, and ashamed OF
no part Of her history. &c. There is
nothing more sickening than 10 hear a
southern man talk about the new South,
particularly II he is addressing an es-
semblare of northern men"
The Post has always been impatient
OF this silly gable about the new South.
There is no such thing The expression
IS never used save by politicians, or
notoriety seekers or beardless youths
who knew not the thing they speak or
as having vanished. j. Is the same ola
South cherishing the same old patriouc
traditions. inspired by the same patrio-
tic purpose. loving the country, jealous
OF It's dignity and honor, ready to die
or suffer for it always II is in the
South that the language. the IDEAS and
the practices OF the American fathers
find their most perfect preservation. IL
Is in the South that anarchy and other
foreign teachings OF social agitation have
received the least encouragement. IL Is
10 the South that the country some day
will have 10 look FOR the protection OF
our social and political institutions.
These people who pirate about the new
South are either talking ignorantly or
for their own aggrandizement. The South
was the home Of conservatism before
the war. The South, under the changed
conditions. f. the nations citadel OF con-
servatism still The SOuths IDEAS and
aspirations may not please Wall street
AT times. but should the Union ever be
confronted by any genuine peril. either
from abroad or from within, there IS
not a county IN any Southern State but
will give in her defence more pluck and
backbone and devotion than the whole
hacgling swarm put together with all
its connection thrown in for good mea-
sure ,,
Believe us, It is the old South still
and the day may come when every civil
lied citizen OF the United States with
AngIo-Saxon blood I'm his veins and the
love OF enlightened free institutions In MS
heart will be glad that it has changed
IN nothing
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-27
Roston Trust Company Sound.

BOSTON. MASS. December &.-The
Executive Committee Of the Boston Saie
Deposit and Trust Company makes the
following statement, with reference 70
the defalcation Of eX-Treasurer Miles:
after careful examination of all the
several trust estates Of which the com
pany is trustee. the committee Is graf
aod IN know that not a security or in
vestnent I'm any of these estates IS i'm
haired. and that the losses Of the COM
panv through the action Of its late Urea
surer will not exceed the undivided earn
ings OF the company leaving the capt.
tai and surplus Of 100000 intact. The
Gums held I'm trust by the company
amount to several million dollars.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-27
GOVERNOR STONE auELLs A MOB.
IL Had Gathered to Lynch an Alleged
Murderer.

JEFFERSON CITY. MO. December
Ex-Governor Stone addressed a mob Of
about COO people at the Jail about O'Clock
this evening. The crowd had gathered
there for the purpose of lynching lobe
Lanahan. the man who is supposed TO
have assaulted and murdered Nellie
Gane last night. The Governor spoke TO
the mob for about fifteen minutes. urg-
ing them not to be too hasty In their ac-
tion as the evidence is only circum-
stantial and IL may be that Lanahan
is not guilty. kfter the Governor had
concluded the crowd began 10 disperse.
General Wickham. with fifty deputies.
was kept on guard until the mob had
disappeared. and then took the prisoner
to the State prison for safekeeplng.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-27
KENTUCKY DEMOCRATIC ELECTOR
Notice of Contest Against Him Filed
by Republicans.

RICHMOND. KY. December %
Through \. T. Herd. secretary Of the
Republican State Committee. the Republi-
cans this afternoon filed notice OF contest
on W. b. Smith. who received a ccrtih-
cate of election as Democratic presden-
tai eectOr. j. :. Wedding and II. 5.
Howes, Republican electors from the
Ninth and Fourth districts, are named
as contestants. The notice charges
fraud IN the First. Second, Third, Fourth,
Seventh. Ninth, and Tenth Districts. This
was the last day on which notice could
he fled.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-27
THREE HYDR0PHOBIA VICTIMS.
Baltimore Boys who Were Treated
nj pasfeur Institute.

BALTIMORE, MD, December 26.-Three
victims OF the mad St. Bernard dog, which
on December LIST ran amuck through the
little towns Of Woodberry. Hampden, and
Waverly, have succumbed TO the dreaded
hydrophobia. Eight boys were bitten by
the brute, and We're sent to the Pasteur
Institute, New York, for treatment. Yes
terday the first victim died and last night
Conrad Eppers. IS years old, followed him,
and this afternoon Robert Perry. years
old. died The remaining victims are said
TO be doing nicely. All three of the dead
boys were bitten about the face or hands
by the vicious animal
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-27
FIVE FAyORITEs WIN.
Large Crowd. Heavy BETTING, and
Fast Time.

NEW ORLEANS. LA, December g.
Splendid weather and fast track pre-
vailed here to-day. The crowd was
large one. and betting was heavy. Five
favorites won I'm six trials, and the pub
lie won from the bookmakers. Lonely,
2-year-od, ran the six-furlong handi-
cap in lib Livery fast time.
First race-selllng seven furlongs-
Maggie 5. OO4, Morse. 4 to % won, with
Regaud second, and Loyal Princess third.
Time. l:29 IL
Second race-2-year-olds, six furlongs-
Marie c. O05, Morris s 10 s. won with
Elkln second, and Jack Haynes third.
Time. 1I5.
Third race-selling, one mile-Rossmar
QOJ. Everett to 81 won. with Oyerella
second. and +. NJ. Il. third. Time, l:iS H.
Fourth race-handicap, six furlongs-
Lonely (92. Dorsey, 70 y won, with p.
Dunno second. and Koenigin third. Time
lI3l-i.
Fifth race-selling. six furlongs-Lo-
rannia 1O9. ReiN, Z to 10 won, with Lit
tie Buck second. and Rosny third. Time,
l15.
sixth race-seven ENTHUSIASTICALLY IL.
n04 Hirsch. eyen) won. with Sobriquet
second. and Ida Wagner third. Time,
i15 II.
MOUND CITY TRACK
ST LOUIS. December 26.-First race
four and a half urlongs-Ambush won.
with Forget-Me-Not second, and Rich
mond third. Time. 81 81.
Second race-four and half furlongs-
Rob Roy won, with Prodgal second, and
Too High third. Time.
Third race-six furlongs-Fannie ID.
won. with Sister Mira second, and Aunt
Susie third. Time, 1:05
Fourth race-fve and half furlongs-
w. G.. Harding q to p won, with Nevay
second, and Birdie c. third. Time, Ill Ii
Fifth race--six and a half turlongs-
Inn Gonlon q to y won. with Alex. Labold
second. and Walnut Ridge third. Time,
Los ii
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-27
Work of tho Police.

Sam. Venable and Barnes Bailey. two
negroes. became involved I'm dispute
last night. and the latter hit the former
a terrific blow on the head with stick.
An ugly wound was the result OF the
blow. and the services OF the ambulance
surgeon were called into requisition.
Venable vas removed to the Second-Po-
LEGISLATION and locked up; but his as
sailant escaped. and had not been ar
rested at 3 O'Clock this morning.
Isaiah Gricory was arrested and locked
up I'm the First Police-Station. charged
with stealing a can Of lard, the property
of S Ullman's Sons.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-27
RACE POOI~ROOMs RAIDED.
Proprietors and Employees hailed
Out-PenciIIers BaiIed Out.

ST. LOUIS December 26.-All the pool
rooms were raided by the police this az
ternoon. and the proprietors and en-
cision by the State Supreme Court. upon
test case. that the antl-pool-ropm law
was unconstitutional, the layers OF odds
have fiourished as never before. An unre-
pealed and forgotten law was found. how
ever. that the State relies upon for con-
victlon. The wagon-loads OF pencillers
were bailed out promptly by local pollti-
clans. They will resume business Mon
day, and again be arrested.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-27
FLORIDA TOWN FIRE-yIsITED
Most of the business Part OF Miami
Destroyed.

MIAMI, FLA, December 26.-Fire this
morning burned most OF the business por-
ton of the town.
The fire broke out in Brady's store at
4SO o'clock, and spread north on both
sides Of Avenue d. The post-ofiice and
bank buildings were among those de-
s,royed.
]. Frank. a colored man. was killed by
the explosion OF a gas fountain.
The loss will amount to about 100000.
and the total amount Of insurance will
not amount 10 more than $1,000.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-27

Hill. Mrs Basley had been resident OK
this city for thirty years having come 10
this country from Ireland when ABOUT
80 years Of age. Mrs. Bagley was greatly
beloved by all who knew her. Her death
was the result OF an nsidious disease
which she bore for nearly three years
with great fortitude and patience. She
leave a husband and three children
Philip, Thomas. and Annie The funeral
will take place on Tuesday.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-27
BLAINE TO HENRY CLAY.
The Young schOoimaster's Letter to
tb. Veteran Statesman I'm 1851.

LEXINGTON. KY, pecember Il
Thomas II. Clay. grandson Of Henry
Clay, in looking over his old papers the
other day. found the following letter
written by James G. Blaine to his grand
father At that time Mr.. Blaine was
teacher I'm the Western Military Institute
OF Kentucky: -, ,.-,
"Drennon Springs. KY, Nov II, 1871.
"Honored Sir: Some four years since.
when / afst came to this State, | had the
good fortune to be introduced 10 your
acquaintance, and commended TO your
confidence in a letter from the Hon. T.
NJ f. McKennon, of my native state.
Won Generously offered then TO give me
the benefit OF your counsel. but forebore
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-27
U.nyy Failure I'm Texas.

DALLAS, TEN, December 26-The Sc
curity Mortgage and Trust Company APP
plied for a receiver this evening. Judge
smith. OF the Fourteenth District court
named H. \. Kahler. the company man.
ager. as receiver. The Liabilities are
$. 10000. The assets are estimated 10
realize about 100000. English, New
York. and Philadelphia investors repre-
sent 70 per cent. Of the stock, and Will be
the urincipal losers. The failure was
caused by Improbable real estate loans
and investments.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-27
BRYAN's LECTURE COURSE.
II May soon BE Abandoned-hr.
McBee's sell-Out.

LINCOLN, NEB., December S.-W. J.
Bryan returned tonight from Atlanta.
and % the Southern Associated Press
made the following statement in conec-
ton with his lecture engagements:
"Mr. V. l.. McBee. with my consent,
transferred his contract to II. Briggs 81
Co. OF Greenville 5. G. Only five more
lectures have been arranged for up to this
time. and whether ! shall deliver any in
addition 10 that number is as yet uncer-
tain. 1 have some work on hand which
may interfere with the delivery Of any
other lectures during this season"
Mr Bryan will remain in Lincoln for an
indefinite period.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-27
GERMANY AND SPAIN.
Story as Regards the Two and IN
Gle Sam Discredited.

WASHINGTON, d. c.. December g.
officials i'm confidential relations 10 the
Secretary OF State and the President APP
pear to attach no Importance to the
story published by the London Times as
originating in Paris 10 the effect that
Germany had informed the United States
that it was prepared TO side with Spain.
The German Ambassador called on Sec
rotary Olney and on the President Thurs
day, but as this was regular diplomatic
day. no significance was attached 10 the
visit 10 the State Department and the
Ambassadors call on the President is
explained by the fact that he represented
his military attache.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-27
MOUND CITY TRACK.
FIGHT TO 4 DRAW.
ZeigIer and Northumberland
Rounds-Sports Surprised.

NEW YORK. December 26.-Four thou
sand sporting men saw Owen Zeigler,
of Philadelphia, and Kid Mcfarland.
of this city, light-weights, fight twenty
rounds TO a draw at the Broadway Ath-
letic Club tonight. ZeIgler did most
OF the work throughout, but his swings
were. as a rule. wide of the mark. where
as his opponent, showed plenty OF
cleverness. and impressed the spectators
by making draw. when before the
men entered the ring, the betting was
to 3 In favor of the Philadelphian.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-27
TROUBLE IN LUMBER CAMPS.
Negroes and whites Go for Each
Others Gore.

LITTLE ROCK, ARK. December 49,
Brief particulars OF further trouble in tho
lumber camps OF Lafayette county reach,
ed here to-day. IL IS 10 the effect that tho
negroes and whites employed in tive
lumber camps near Garfield. filed up
with whiskey yesterday, and then went
in search OF each others gore. Several
are reported seriously wounded. The
Sheriff has left for the scene Of trouble.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-27

There are gains for all our losses.
There are Dalms for all our pains;
But when youth. the dream, departs,
Ii takes something from our hearts,
And IL never comes again.
We are stronger, and are better,
Under manhoods sterner reign;
Still we feel that something sweet
Followed youth. with lying feet,
And will never come again.
Something beautiful Is vanished,
And We sigh for 1t in vain;
We behold II everywhere.
on the earth, and in the air;
But IL never comes again.
RICHARD HENRY STODDARD.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-27
A series of Failures.

AKRON, O., December &.-Andrew
Jackson. a prominent businessman OF
this city, assigned to-day This precipi-
ated an assignment OF the brick manu-
featuring firm of Jackson & Broderick'
and the failure Of \. Jackson 4 Lyman
builders and contractors. The assets
amounted TO 800 900; the liabilities TO $780,
COO Jackson & Broderick's assets are
$50. 900: liabilities. $4,000.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-27
Homicide I'm AIabn ma.

MONTGOMERY. ALA, December "a
speclal TO the Advertiser from Selma says:
While protecting his son from an attack
by q negro H. c. Ringall one Of the most
promlnent farmers OF the county was
struck on the head with stick by Jonas
Rates and mis- skull crushed. He died In
few hours. The negro is in jail.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-27
HOMICIDE IN GEORGIA.
No Reason Given by the slayer for
His Deed.

BLACKSHEAR. GA, December o.
c. NJ. Stewart was killed by s. w. VIII
liford. at Wniford's house, last night
about ten miles north Of here. They
spcnt the day pleasantly together. but
were drinking, and. after reaching Will
ford's home. and Stewart had gone to
bed. he was shot IN the head and instant
~ killed by Wlliford. who then went TO
Marion Dixon and told him he had Killed
Stewart. but gave no reason Tor dong
so. and has given none yet. lie Is now
under arrest.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-27
NOTED CONyICTs PARDONED.
Harry UiU and "Lord Beresford"
Again Free Men.

ATLANTA, GA, December 3.-Gov
ernor Atkinson to-day pardoned Har-
~ Hill and Sidney Lascelles, bet
ter known as Lord Beresford These
were two Of the most noted cha
racters in the prison. Both were con-
vlcted for forgery, HIS causing scam
dal involving some prominent families.
Beresford pretended TO represent English
capitalists and he swndled some parties
in Rome, Ca. with whom he was nego-
tiating for the purchase OF iron properties.
Both Hill and Beresfsrd had sixteen
months longer 10 serve.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-27

NEW YORK. December 26-Distrct-
Attorney Olcott to-day announced the
appointment OF the following as first as
sistants, with a salary OF $500 each:
John A. Welch. David Mitchell; Alfred
Lauterbach. son Of Edward Lauterbach.
chairman OF the Republican County Com
mittee. and Lucas l.. Van Allen.