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Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1897-05-28
Fulton's First Fare.

There was one little incident in
Robert.Fulton's life about which few
people know and which Fulton mover
forgot. 1t took place sho rtly before
the return trip of his famous boats
voyage by steam up the Hudson
river. At the time all Albany flock
ed to the wharf, says @Harper's
Round Table" which relates the
story, to see the strange craft, but so
timorous were they that few cared to
board her. One gentle man, however,
not only boarded her, but sought out
Fulton, whom he found in the cabin,
and the following conversation took
place:
@This is Mr.. Fulton, l presumed"
Eyes, sir
"Do you return to New York with
this boat?"
ave shall.try to get back, sir"
"uave you any objections to my
returning with your"
"If you wish to take the chances
with US, sir, have no objection"
HWhat is the fare?"
After moments hesitation Full
ton rel lied: @Six dollars" And
when that amount WIS laid in his
hand he gazed Mt it d long time and
two big tears rolled down his cheeks,
Turning to the passenger he said:
Reuse me. sir, but this Is the first
pecuniary reward nave received for
all my eyertion in adapting steam to
navigation. l would gladly COM
memorate the occasion with a little
dinner, but am too poor now even
for that. If we meet again [ trust it
will not be the case"
AS hi story relates, the voyage ter
'ninut d sue Sc ssfuily. -Four years
later Fulton was sitting in the cabin
of The Clermont, then called the
North River, when gentleman en-
tered. Fulton glanced at him and
then sprung UP and gladly shook his
hand. 1T was his first passenger
and over pleasant little dinner
Fulton entertained his guest with
the history of his success, and ended
with saying that the first actual
recognition OF his usefulness to his
fellowmen was the Sc paid to him
by his first passenger.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1897-05-28

Senator Stewart, during the past
week, secured the passage through
the Senate of the Pluto Indian war
claim bill and the bill for the relief
OF =. S. Corbett. A large number of
Nevadans and CaliforniaDs are inter-
eeted i'll the former bill. This bill
has passed Cor Senate at every ses-
sion since Senator Stewart has been
in the Senate, but has each time
failed in the House. Strenuous of.
torts will be made TO get considera-
ton for the bill III the House at an
early day.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1897-05-28
Poor Blood

When a horse is poor in
flesh, a new harness won't
give him strength. If your
Strengths easily exhausted,
work a burden; nerves
weak, digestion poor, mus
c1es soft; ifyou are pale and
worn out, the trouble is with
the blood. tt is not somuch
IMPURE blood as POOR
blood. Pills won't make
this blood rich; nor will. BIZ
tiers, nor tones, any more
than a new harness will give
strength to the horse,
SCOTT,S EMULSION
of Cod-liver Oil is the best
remedy in the world for en-
riching the blood.
SCOTT & BOVINE, New York.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1897-05-28
Collection Agency.

1ndor.ed by the Leading Firms OF IN
Coast.
What isf 800
The INTERSTATE ,CoMMERCIAI.
AND COLLECTION AGENCY.
Send your slow accounts tp them for col
cotton. A
once, 91o Filth Street. Sacramento, Cal
Don't delay. Call at once and let Us have
your business
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1897-05-28

FRESH oysters by the can for sale at
the Commercial Hotel.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1897-05-28
@ MEMORIAL Day g
EXERCISES.
AT THE
Hail of E1kO Lodge, No. Is
At 1880 n. m, SbarH.
MAY 80, 1897.
PROGRAMME.

M u6JC. .,............. ........ CnO1r
Prayer. .(Bro. A. Bruce. Chaplain
MUSIC $3.50. .................. Choir
President OF the Day IA. w. Hesson
,lratioD ..'......... Hon. j. w. Deane
~ Sic $500. ............ Chor
MARSHAL .......... .JohL Hibbets
Immediately After the Exercises
% the Hall the Marshal will form q
procession and proceed to the ceme-
5eryto decorate the graves, in accord
.nce with the ceremonies adopted by
he Sovereign Grand Lodge. At the
conclusion Of the ceremonies at the
cemetery. the procession will reform
nd return to town.
All visiting or sojnorning Brothers.
II Societies, and the public general,
re invited TO join with the Lodge in
lie observance Of the day.
BY order Of the Committee.
6-26-td.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-05-30

The seeker after antiques will often come
across rare pieces Of pottery in secondhand
crockery shops which bear the marks OF the
Bennington factory. Some OF these are dated
1s49. the year in which "nint-enamelled"
wares with brown or olive notified glaze, was
first introduced and patented by Mr.. Fenton.
The writer recently happened to visit one Of
these shops in New York city, where he discov.
cred on a shelf, hidden among a heterogeneous
collection OF old pottery, a tall. brown, bottle
shaped vessel. fashioned in the form OF a man.
bearing some resemblance to Benjamin Frank.
lin. which the dealer asserted was an early
English piece OF Rockingham ware. But on the
base vas found the large, ei1fptical marx Of
the bennington works, with the usual date.
ls49. which established its identity.
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HER SCHEME TO GET 4 HUSBAND.
wrote Letters TO Herself About n Rich Uneie
Leaving Her = Legacy.
From the Memphis Commercial Appeal.

Prom the Memphis Commercial Appeal.
81 have often said that there seemed to be
nothing new in the postal secret service. said
Major F.. Z. Little, the Post Office inspector for
this district, but in the last ten days I have
come across a scheme that was novel in some of
its details. 1t happened within less than a hun.
dred miles OF Memphis, but as there was no ar
rest made II would not be proper TO mention
names or places.
The matter came to the attention of the de-
partment in a peculiar manner. A registered
letter had been sent to Texas and had the APP
pearance Of having been opened. The Texas
Postmaster reported to me that the letter had
come TO him in bad condition. and ! began work
ing upon the case. ] soon found that the letter
contained q sharp piece OF paper which was a
little large for the envelope, causing the latter
TO bulge out n little. This being the case, when
the letter was pressed tightly between a bunch
OF others. the sharp edge Of the paper cut
through the envelope. giving i the appearance
OF having been cut with a knife. But in ascer-
tanning this struck upon a little romance.
There was a young schoolgirl who had been
railroad station In a small country settlement.
She was desperately in love, with her school
poor as could be. and he arGued that there
could be no marriage without money. Hence
family had formerly lived In Texas. and
She had an uncle living there still; She
Ing them 10 feSas to be relnaiIcd there 10 her.
SELF, so that the proper ~postmarks would appear.
The series OF letters was a long one and gave a
full history OF an old uncle who had been one OF
the early settlers In his section OF the Lone star
State. The last letter narrated the death of the
uncle, and the fact that he had left to the girl a
legacy OF ~ 300. This letter was shown to the
hance, and IL Was on tho strength OF this money
that the marriage was to occur.
The girl went even 80 far as 10 go 10 the
Brownsville, Tenn, Savings Bank with an at
torney and present, a draft for, the amount.
purporting TO have been drawn by the Texas
uncle upon "a Texas bank, in which the letter
said that the legacy WAS on deposit. But the
lover thought there WAS something wrong with
the matter, and 50 did the bank. Tor the draft
w6b moi cashed.
1T was remarkable TO me how this country
girl evolved such q scheme and how near Il
came 10 getting her q husband, but ] have Just
closed my report, and II ended with the state
ment that the girl was still unmarried.
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tentimes these storerooms are sufficiently largo
to have a table IN the middle. They are partic-
ularly desirable for holding such dry foods as are
in daily use. A Lat OF the many articles needed
would be "A long one: but an. enumeration Of
such as would rot come under the head Of
staple articles may help the inexperienced
househeeper in filling her larder.
A variety OF canned soups and vegetables Is
essential, as well as canned salmon. shrimps.
and sardines. Some sailed and smoked meats.
bottled anchovies and potted meats Of several
kinds for serving upon hot toast as q luncheon
or dinner course; bottled mushrooms. marinade
fish and beef extracts, are all desirable TO have
at hand. Other. things that should be at hand
are Jars of patede-foie Rras, a bottle OF Parma
sch cheese, sauces, catsups, and pickles of differ
ent kinds. and olives. 1t Is best to purchase
these articles in the small-sized bottles, at
least part OF them, as in that form they
will be more convenient for taking. 10
picnics and outing parties. Have several kinds
ened by heating in the oven. Keep condiments
OF all descriptions; chocolate. pulverized AS well
as in the cakes; all kinds of iavors. including
some cordials.. which are SO desirable for the
favoring Of jellies and creams: candied fruits
and ginger, that may be used for dessert sweets
glass: maple sugar and Jordan almonds, and a
few Jars OF branded fruits, which will be ac-
%ceptaole to help out a dessert OF whipped cream.
The different cereals, macaroni, tapioca. gela-
tines. olive oil, and dried fruits are not likely to
be- overlooked. And the supplies Of candles,
soaps. polishes, extra brushes. chamois. and
hannels all have their appointed places. to-
china, and glass. One small corner should be
kept for simple remedies. in which should be in
cluded ammonia and some dislnfectant- Then
one will be prepared for all emergencies
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-05-30

The late Horace Greeley was greatly interested
in the productions OF this once celebrated fac
tory; and in his A and Industry at the Crys-
the various wares displayed at that exhibition
in 1883. One OF he pieces there exhibited was
the most pretentious example of ceramic art
which had ever been attempted in this country,
having been designed By Mr.. Fentou a year
or two before. 1t was a monument, ten
feet in height. composed OF specimens
Of the different wares which he had pro-
duccd. The sub-base was OF unglazed,
marbled clay known as lava ware then came 9
glaze; above that a circle OF Rockingham coll
umns inclnsing IA Parian portrait bust OF Mr..
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a Parian group-a woman and child. This elab-
crate piece still stands in Bennington, a monu-
ment TO the genius OF one OF Americas foremost
potters. Not far away now stands the Benning-
ton monument. recently erected to commemo-
rate the battle Of Bennington, q monolith-
Among the pottery objects from the old Ben
nington works have been found TASKS In the
form of a book, brown earthenware mantel or
naments representing lions and other animals,
cow dreamer Parian statuettes. and decorative
picture frames. China hunters will, doubtless.
which bear the marks Of this once important
American pottery which are at present un-
known to collectors. The pottery buildings
were torn down in 1870.
EDWIN ATLEE BARBER.
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yelling over white silk, trimmed with inch.wide
green gauze ribbon set in a pattern like
braiding on the skirt, sleeves. and bodice, is one
OF the novelties in summer dress. Bands Of
marrow satin ribbon also trim these light gowns.
The coat and skirt style of summer dress, so
much worn for tennis, yachting, golf, and all
outdoor recreations, is shown in greater variety
than ever. There are Eton and bolero Jackets
and fitted coats with hasques OF varying lengths.
80 whichever is most becoming to the figure is
the one to choose. A pretty model in gray cloth
with a Zouave jacket is trimmed with a fat gray
braid, edged around with a fancy cord. The
necessary contrast OF color is in the vest OF yellow
lace and a belt OF pale green silk. White kid is
the finish on another coat OF mixed cloth. with
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-05-30
THE COUNTRY HOUSE sroRERooM.
Things Not In the List OF staples That the
Housewife should Keep ON Hand.

The stock which the provident housewife finds
II necessary to keep on hand in the storeroom OF
her summer homc would surprise such OF her
city sisters as have never lived several miles
from a village store and have never had TO de.
pend largely upon the market wagons that are
supposed 10 come around on certain days in the
week. But the day when company arrives I'M
eKpoctedly and YOU are most anxious for the
market wagons is The time when n horse is most
apt to throw a shOe or something else Is most
likely TO happen to prevent the usual supplies
from reaching your door. At such time n we'll
filled storeroom is fully appreciated. There are
80 many good preserved foods 10 be had that Q
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-05-30

In another shop a quaint. olive-colored Toby
jug was unearthed. bearing the same impress ed
device. and a hunting-pitcher with handle in
the form OF n hound. which, although lot
marked. was recognized at once as a COMMON
design produced ut the same place nearly half a
century ago.
One Of the readers OF THE Sun. Miss Susanna
F.. Benton OF Perth Amboy. y. j., has contributed
a drawing, OF an interesting Parian pitcher
is OF white. translucent body. with blue. pitted
surface. on which are white water lily designs
ia relief. On the bottom Is the usual Benning-
ton mark-the initials of the pottery u. S. p,
on a raised ribbon or scroll. 1t is a rare pattern
OF this interesting wAre-among tho earliest
Parian made in this country.
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edge OF tiny side plaitings. The collar. which is
narrow front and back, meeting at the neck
band and extending out over the sleeves in the
form OF an epaulettc. is especially good style.
Blouse bodies are quite as popular as the coat
In any sort of material, and very pretty piqu6
gowns are made in this way, opening in front
over a chemisette and narrow vest OF embroidery.
The wide fancy collar Is a feature of the new
thin bodlccs OF gauze or chiffon, as well as the
h-.T1eI ins torials. and II Is sometimes made OF
the same thin fabric, shirrcd full Of tiny tucks
OF OF tu!le in some contrasting color, lined with
silk Of the color OF the bodice. Batiste and,muslin
gowns OF the daintiest description have the same
style OF collar, made OF alternate rows OF tucks
and insertion finished around the edge with
a lace lrill. or entirely OF lace over
colorcd silk. An example OF this in the
new shape is shown in the first illustration.
which is a charming model for a colored or white
orSandie or an ecru batiste. White organdie Is
the material employed in this case. and the new
lne Swiss embroidery 80 popular this season IL
the trimming, set in I've rows OF insertion down
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-05-30

msuve. and brown and green are also fashions
bic combinations for summer gowns; and one
example is an imported gown Of brown canvas,
fine and very open mesh. lined with white tafcta
silk. The blouse bodice is OF brown and white
striped satin trimmed with lace and the vest Of
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-05-30

Lace Jackets worn with very thin gowns are
one OF the latest novelties, and the newest form
shows a position back. Cluny, Honiton. Lierre.
imitation Venetian and valenciennes seem TO be
the popular laces for trimming thin gowns, but
Cluny rather has the lead as the latest revival.
1t Is employed on all sorts of gowns, both silk
and wool, for full vests, entire sleeves, jabots,
Jokes. and in any other way in which lace can be
arranged. One OF tie pretty and fashionable
waist models among the latest gowns has a mar
row round yoke back and front extending into
q loose full vest. A piping OF satin or velvet or a
narrow frill Of lace finishes the edge of the
bodice where It laps up on the yoke and down
either side OF the front. Any broad effect across
the shoulders which can be produced by the use
OF epaulettes or frills seems to be the correct
thing, and as a diplomatic substitute for the
large sleeves 1t is a great success.
The sleeves OF thin dresses are either shirred
or trimmed round with rows Of tucks and lace
insertion, and three lace-edged frills are the
prettiest finish for the top. The skirts have less
fulness than those Of last season. but they are
cut either with seven cores and fitted carefully
around the hips or made with plain breadths
shirred in tiny cords below the waist and
trimmed with lace insertion set in various
forms above the hem, diamond points being one
Of the favorite designs. Lace-edged founces are
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-05-30
Sar. SKIS seven wives
From the Chiea.-

From the CAicac EcEr~-
srRIS0FKIp. H.. May 25.->.r-- SAIter left here
tonight for Logansport, H. WIKI a Eequi'iiion Tor
William Six. who was arrested there last night ny
the sherin's orders and held OF = ,laTsr OF hisaHy'
About a month ago Six, who IS > veterinary surgeon
married Katie Honung, the daushi.rot a prominent
farmer living near Berry, IL thts county SIuce thTa
the relatives OF Mrs. six have received inf"r nation
that there are six other women WIN claim 10 be leSA
wives OF Six. three OF whom live in Missouri,
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-05-30

properly supplied storcroom viii always help
the housekecper out when extra dishes are
wanted quickly and Unexpectedly.
A cold cupboard" is usually found in all
modern cottages. 1t is supplied with shelves as
well as bins for holding hours and sugars. Of
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-05-30
OLD BENNINGTON WARE.
INTERESTING RELICS OF AN ANERI-
CAN Pottery.

TIE Yenton Nonusent-Revival OF the Pottery
Industry OF the UnIted states Between lsso
and 1855 and tho style OF work That 1t
Produced - The Pettery at BenainEtsn.
About the middle OF the present century there
was a remarkable re val OF the slumbering
pottery industry in tn, United States which con-
tinued for n dozen years or 30. During the
period between 1916 and 1883 several important
enterprises were started at Bennington, VT.
Greenpoint, l. l., New York city, Baltimore.
Philadelphia, and other points. During this
time attempts were made to manufacture almost
every variety OF ware that had been produced in
England, for the majority OF potters in this coun-
try at that time were Englishmen who hadlearned
their trade on the other side. The United States
Pottery of Remington was one Of the most
progressive and en;erprisng OF these mid,cen-
fury establishments, ana its existence extended
over the twelve years indicated. To-day all
OF these pottcries, with perhaps a single excep-
ton. are extinct.
The moving spirit of the Bennington works
was Christopher W. Fenton, who was ono Of the
most practical potters in this country, and
through his genius and enterprise the United
States Pottery soon became noted throughout
the Eastern States. Large quantities OF Rock
ineham and so-called "Flint-enamelled wares
were produced. as we'll as Parian and true
porcelain.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-05-30

side costume of white serge has panels Of cadet
blue cloth laced across with white cord.
Another model made in white mohair or serge
has a bolero trimmed with red braid, which also
trims the skirt Blue braid is pretty on this
style OF gown, and gold buttons arc a pretty ad-
di,ion. Red serge trimmed with white or black
braid makes a very stylish yachting dress, with
box plated panels over the bands OF braid on
the skirt. Black raffeta ribbon forms the belt in
this case. but leather belts are very much worn
with this style OF dress.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-05-30

teaspoonful Of soda dissolved In a little water.
Mix the ingredients well together and turn INTO
a buttered pudding dish Steam one hour and
servo with a rich sauce.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-05-30
~l'nimaEiuable silence.

Fom the IrdidnaISiis journal.
You will be sorry for the way you have r"E''''"d
me when ! am silent In the tomb" said Mrs P"'E
Think ~ that"
My dear said Mr., Peck. As iunoccntly as hF'ould
81 cannot imagine such a thing"
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-05-30
Mrs. Bensaue,. Remarkable Grievance.

Prom the Cleveland Leader.
AKRON. o.. May 25,-Aary Renuage to-day hrouSh'
suit against John 4, BennAse, a prominent fsrm"r0
Bath township, for divone. alleging extreme cruelty
One OF her allegations Is that on the 10Th day II AIHL
this year. Bennage held her head downward III
spring of cold water which runs In their tc!laF.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-05-30

white chiffon. Nuns veiiings, very thin in cual.
ity, gain in favor as the season advances. and a
very novel effect is produced by lining them
with plaid silks, or large broken piaids. with q
decided line OF some bright color. White nuns
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-05-30

either side Of the skirt and in tho bodice and
sleeves. Two ruf1es OF edGing trim the bottom.
and the collar Of pale green and white shot
tafeta is covered with the embroidery. The silk
also forms tho belt, and the underdress is Of
pale green lawn, fine and sheer.
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dress assumes a fresh Importance to the up-to-
date summer girl. She must lie well supplied
with the pretty flmy things OF lace and lawn,
and the distinctive gowns suited to the conven-
tional requirements OF outdoor life, or she can
have no especial place in the procession. How
ever, she has one satisfaction to encourage her
through the ordeal Of preparing her summer
outfit, even though the allowance is limited. in
the fact that simple inexpensive gowns are quite
as good form as the more elaborate CONNECTIONS.
provided they are made in the latest fashion
and supplemented BY all the details as to belts,
stocks. and vests which give them the approved
stamp OF style. 1t is the little touches and ar
tistic manner Of wearing these simple dresses
that make them a fashionable success.
The expression 30 often heard, that some wo-
men have a superior way of wearing their
clothes. has a significance which is well worth
considering. since the accomplishment can make
n plain gown appear elegant. Change. too. is a
vital thing in the fashionable world. particularly
in summer. and the more variety we can give to
the outfit the more successfully it will fulfil its
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-05-30
FOR THB SUMNER GIRL.
Gowns She Must Have if She
Is to Be Up to Date.
IN FILMY LAWN AND LACE.
Costumes for Outdoor Sports
Which the Season Calls For.

Coed news for women with . Limited Al
Iow~snce-sImpie, inexpensive Gowns Quite
as Good PORN ne the Moro Elaborate Cen-
reetIsns when they Have the stamp Of
s~JIe-variety which Present Esshiens Mako
u Easy to Obtsin-The New Coats with wide
Collars Lace Jackets Worn with VerJ
Thin Gowns-The Matter or s~iceVes-Trin-
sinEs OF the skirt and Bodice-styies or
Gowns OF Thin laterinIs-Thc Coat and Skirt
Fashion Popular Gowns for Outdoor Use.
Now that summer with all its varied amuse-
ments, fashionable sports. and consequent de-
mands for appropriate costumes Is very near,
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Still another design, pretty for any thin mate
rial. is carried out in gray foulard silk with a
ruche OF black mousseline de sole at the bottom
Of the skirt, which is striped with black lace in
Sertion over brocaded ribbon. The bodice is
tucked round between the lace, which also
trims the sleeves, and the position basque is OF
black mousseline de sole. Small Jet buttons trim
the front where the waist ~fastens, and the mar
row epaulette collar is OF silver beaded guipure.
Gray is one of the most fashionable colors this
season. and in cashmere or the fine-ribbed can
vas 1t makes the daintiest sort OF summer
gown with plenty OF cream lace and a touch Of
pink, yellow. or pale green silk on the bodica.