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Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1897-07-04
HIS HARROW ESCAPE.
nnElcy's boy Was Too Good n Guc.scr
and Hence Hes Bccn DnnIshcd.

A'etN
The Baglcys have Il small boy. and
they are bringing him up on the the
DRY that the boy is father TO the man,
and That his most i~rrcIcSaut questions
should be as carefully considered and
answered as those of grown-up people.
says the Chicago Timcs-lIcrald.
At least, that was their theory up
To last week, when they lad company
10 dinner. and n storytelling contest
aftcrward in which young Master Bag
lcy-albcit, he is of tender agc-wa
allowed TO participate.
Baglcy senior opened the cOnversa-
tlonal bout by rcrnaTking in that slight
ly vague style of his that the narrowcst
escape he ever had from being instantly
Killed had happened Il year or two
previous. His audience listened eager.
". for he is II good story-tcllcr, but
unfortunately he saw the interest which
he had aroused reflected in the shining
eyes of BaFlcy. Jr., and he broke off To
say:
You couldn't guess. now. could YOU.
Johnnie. how papa happened to nearly
yet killed."
"Icthir, I cam" answered Johnnie.
promptly.
Bless the boy. How was il? Tell
the company. my sor."
You had n scrap 18th ma" answered
the younEstcr. and now Bngley's boy
doesn't sit up TO show off for com.
pnny.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1897-07-04
TnE ISSUE OF, F SILVER

What do the republicans mean
whom they talk about -sound mon
eyr. They mean gold. and nothing
but gold. How do they propose to
get what they wantf BY retiring the
xreenbacke, which bear no interest.
and substituting for them a currency
founded on Understanding bonds.
What object has the republican
party in view in retiring the green
backsf They desire to reward the
plutocrats and bondholders for their
services in the last presidential cam
paign. BY issuing bonds bearing in
terest they give the .iecasp',,'s Z
chance 10 mako money at tho eS-
peuse OF the people. :.
The plain people OF the mite
States, who pay their taxes and Work
for q living, when they get u nance
to do 30, are not Ssing to DO satisfied
with sound money policy OF :he adj
m~inistration. They do not believe in
the issuing OF interest-bearine bonds
in time of peace; they do not believe
in striking out OF use one.half OF the
hnrd money in this county; they do
not believe in destroying the value of
silver and in making all debts pay
able in gold.
On the other hand, the honest in-
dustrious and suffering people OF this
country have with them M object les
son which teaches more cloquentIy
than words the truth that n monomet-
allie gold currency is a CURSE to the
natiou. They have seen their prop
erty SO reduced i'll value tliat those
who were once we'll to do are q
poor, ahi those who were once com
Portable are now in actual distress.
Thoy insist that this government
shall cease to legislate in the interest
OF money sharks and houdholdcrs
aud shall turn its attention to the
betterment OF the condition OF those
who are the bone and sincw OF the
nation.
II the present administration de.
cline to do what the people demand,
its lease OF life will be nj longer than
the ume required to make u legal
change. There IL no hope that the
people will receive any consideration
from republicans; therefore demo
Gratis must organize for success III
1898 and n sweeping national victory
on the silver issue in lS90.-Chicago
Dispatch.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1897-07-04
MArRlMonY AND mEnnonrrgs.
The Minister Docs the Proposing for
the Girls Hand.

The Minister Docs the Proposing for
The Girls Hand.
When a Mennonite young man desires
to marry n Mennonite young woman,
instead OF telling her about 1t he con
iidcs in the minister. If the latter
thinks well OF the proposed match he
informs the young woman and gcner-
ally dcvotcs considerable time to plead
ing the case of the lovcsick swain, since
il is considered somewhat indclicate for
the woma to yield too easily. Even
after their engagement the minister
conducts most of the negotiations lead
irg up to the marriage ceremony.
This always takes place III a churHli,
to which everybody is entitled TO aGmis-
sion on the wedding day without invita-
ton. Two weeks before the wedding
the "bauns" nrc called from the pulpit
and during that fortnight II bride AMI
groom are allowed to meet without the
presence of Il third party. The first
portion of the ceremony consists OF q
sermon, generally on some such subject
as the duties of husband and wife. One
such sermon preached Mt n wedding last
summer lasted about two hours, al
though the minister announced i'll he
beginning hat because Of the ho'
weather lie would "bc brief" At the
close OF the sermon the contracting par
ties, who had been seated on opposite
sides of the church. walked to the
altar, where they answered affirmative
" Il series of questions and were pro-
rounc,l man and wife, he the re-
turned TO their seats on opposite sides
Of the auditorium and the regular scrv-
ices of the day were resumed.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1897-07-04
THE FIFrY-cFSr DOLLAR HUM
nrG.

Never. in the history Of campaign
controversy. did their ever appear n
moro nimsy argument thant that which
pertained to what was called the if-
ty.cent dollar.
Even up to the present writing
some Of tho papers in the gold COM
blue use the phrase with an eifrontcfy
that would tincc the cheek OF Death!
The boldness and confidence OF their
utterauces are the only excuse for the
use OF the phrase.
There Is not one semblance OF truth
in the iicu. Those who usc The words
must laugh AT the ui;,r stciiliiy ni
the man who would swallow the 20.
ton. 1t is merely l. pia! on :he sup
posed ignorance ot those who are
dupcd.
These very men rlamor for an in
ternational agreement which would
open up the mines and mints Of
America. Where would then be their
fifty-cent dollars? Would not the
law raise the price Of silver to its
proper place in values? Ii so, wonld
not Americas silver rise il American
min,s were open to it's coinage? Did
not the closing of the mints lower
the price Of silverg Then would not
the opening Of the minis restore IT!
As there were no titty-cent dollars
before the mints were closed, 50 there
can he no fifty cent dollars when
they are open again!
But upon what ground DO these
men argue that :. newly mintca
American dollar is worth only fifty
cents? The answer is. that the ma
terial ont ot which the dollars are
made is. MS bullion, worth only fifty
cents. Therefore the dollar must fall
to the level az the bullion price OF sill.
ser. Let us apply this reasoning to
another phase q; the suhjcct. How
much is the material ota paper dol
lar worth? Not over one cent. Must
We conclude. therefore. that il is n
onc.cent dollar: Here we are met
with the remark that the government
is back OF the paper dollar, which
insures its value. Is it not the
same government and the sHInc
Congress back Of the silver dollar!
Does not the Constitution II tia:
Congress shall have power To CON
money and to regulate the values
thereof? Did not Congress 10y virtue
of this power max SIlti grams Of sill
yer into 4 dollar? They placed NIL
the sacfed cmblems Of the nation up.
on it and pr Gained 10 the world
this is one dollar! II the present
Congress should pass the old law, re-
grains back to its former position.
what right then would any loyal citi.
zen have to say il is only Il tift!-cent
dollar? The idea is not only ridicu-
lous, but it repuiiates the authority
OF the government AMI gives Con-
SreSs the lie.
Such statements rs fifty cent dol
lars are mere clnptrap, and deserve
no other attention than the contempt
and pity of intelligent men.-r rec
Coinage Journal.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1897-07-04
SUBSTITUTE FOR SWING BRIDGE
Cartons Engineering Structure at
the Mouth uf lhc River ScryIon.

-
Ia Month at The River NcrvIon.
which flows into the Bay of Biscay be-
tween Portugalctc and Las Arenas, II
curious engineering structure has been
erected within the last few years TO
transport passengers, cattle and We
hiClcs without interfering with the
river traffic. IL consists. says the Man
chester Guardian. of a couple OF towers
geo feet high. one on each bank; from
these II bridge is suspended by chains
at a height sufficient TO clear the masts
of vcsscls-that is, nearly $50 feet above
the water level of the spring tides.
This bridge carries n line of rails on
which n trolley is pulled to and fro
by an engine on the Las Arenas or
northern side. With it goes n car. hung
by steel cables, in which the passengers
take their seats. This is not wound uD
TO the top. but stays At the level Of
the qunys. Thus the transit is effected
quickly and regularly, without the de
lay ~irscparablc from n swing bridge.
y similar "ront transbordeur' is To he
set up over the Seine near Eoucn by
n French company. In general ap-
pcarancc it will resemble the Span
ish one. and If equally successful will
probably lead to the application of the
principle elsewhere. II seems odd that
for such n simple and useful device
engineers should have to 90 to Spain.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1897-07-04
Will Hold the Train.

Messrs Ma!hugh and Wheeler re-
ceiSed a letter from Superintendent,
Agler this morning stating that No. 1
would be held here ten minutes over
schedule time on the ~ OF July in
order to give Mr.. Bryan an oppor-
tunity 10 address our pei pie ou ,ba,
day. While no reply has been re-.
oeived to the dispatch seat Mr.. Bry.
an, ue do not believe there is any
doubt but that he will make u speech
here on the 81.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1897-07-04

Secretary Gage yesterday removed
Collector Welborn OF San Francisco
and appointed Il. NJ. Thoma as acting
collector OF intcrnnl venue Tor the
San Francisco district. The action
was taken upon receipt Of II report
FROM a epecial agent o. the depart.
ment stating that he had discovered
wong.doing on the part Of Collector
wellborn ia connection with the adj
ministrauon OF the collectors office.
and that Welbofn had left the city To
avoid arrest. Tho special agent IN
his repor, said that wcllborn was
guilty OF either making a dummy mp.
pointnsn, and pnrloiping the salary
attached to the place, or Of making
an appointment under an agreement
10 divide the salary.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1897-07-04
Advice for Boys aud Girls.

This is the time ~ year when
yonng boys and girls leave school
public. normal. academic. college and
university. | would give them all
this advice: Don't Try So hard ,o
earn money. IS Try to live happily
wi;bta the means OF Your income.
Many parents make the mislak. of
trying to Siucatc their children and
To qualify them To- earn large salaries.
|; Is better to teach them To- live
economically, and tu teach to ah.
sttuct FROM q moderate income the
largest amount OF comfort aud har.
pincss, This is nor original. Ii is
stolen from the Quaker woman's ser.
mon. who said. at is not what you
got. but what yuu save that makes
you rich and from Plato, who said
-Attef q man has attained 10 fortune.
he should rnthcr study to cuttul his
desires than to increase IT, or words
to lie same ctftct.-Af Dotcn ia
Genoa Courier.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1897-07-04
VI iItEi

BRuCE-TEirLgTr:-Nt the residence
at the brides parents. in Elio. Ne
vadi. Juuc -. 1897. Toy tho Rov. NJ.
=. Riddle. George ". Bruce to
Misc Dora Tdplctt, both Of F.lko.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-04-07
GEN. MARTIN ON TRIAL.
Faces Charge Of Attending More to Traie
Than TO Boston Police.

Boston, April 6.-General Augustus
p. Martin, chairman of Boston's board
of police commissioners, this morning.
faced those persons who. headed by
Col. Roger Scannell accuse him of haT =
ing more to do with trade. and specid-
cally with the vending of mineral
water, than the law says a police COM
missioner should. General Martin is
represented by ex-Attorney General 4.
f. Pillsbury, and Colonel Scannell has
Philip j. Doherty, II. w. Chaplin al !
b. G. Davis for counsel.
The charges are being heard in the
council chamber by Governor Wolcott,
Lieut. Governor Crane andl Councillors
Nathaniel +. Ryder of Middleboro ara
Allen j. Joslin of oxford. After the
Governor stated that the hearing was
for the purpose of inquiring into the
character and acts of Augustus y.
Martin, on the petition of r. F. Scan
nell and other mineral water dealers.
the charges We're read and General
Martin was called to the stand as the
first witness.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-04-07
THE TRANsvAAL RAID. +,
Sir Iohn Willoughby Refuses 10 0ivulge lin.
perial Authority for the Raid"

London, April 6.-The parliamentary
committee inquiring into the Transvaal
raid was again in session, today A
discussion resulted in the reading Of
confidential correspondence between
Sir John Willoughby. the military
leader of the raid, and Sir Revers
Butler, the adjutant general of the
forces, the former having declared that
he acted under orders. as Matabele adj
ministrator. in the bonafide belief that
he had imperial authority to do so.
Sir Revers Butler, replying, said that
the war office had duly considered the
plea, but. Sir John Willoughby ought
to have known that an order to attack
friendly state was ultra wires, be-
der of the high commissioner to retire
from the Transvaal territory.
Sir William Harcourt cross examined
Sir John Willoughby with the view of
elicting his reasons for believing that
he had imperial authority for the raid.
The witness, however declined to say
anything beyond admitting that he had
private talks with DR.. jameson on the
subject, the substance of which he re-
fused to. disclose. This caused Sir
William Harcourt TO exclaim: Then.
l must clear the room and settle this
question, once for all.
After the room had been cleared, the
committee entered into a private dis
cussion. An hour later the doors We're
re-opened and the chairman informed
Sir John Willoughby that he must
answer the questions but, he need not
repeat Jameson's exact words Sir
John Willoughby still declined Jc
answer the questions, declaring he was
prepared to take the consequences. The
chairman again advised the witness to
divulge his reasons for believing he
had imperial authority for the raid; but
Sir John Willoughby remained firm
The committee adjourned until Fri
day next
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-04-07
Miscellaneous.
At Lewiston, April la-l5.-Maine g.
AUGUSTA LOCALS.
TOOK EXAMINATIONS
For School Teaching. Did Eighteen Young
Ladies. Yesterday.

RESPONDENT to a call in the papers,
that examinations for teachers in the
country schools would be submitted,
Yesterday afternoon, in the common
council rooms to such as desired, Is
young ladies, presented themselves "a
the appointed hour. Several of them
have taught before, and, perhaps, have
been teaching right along; and some
there are, who wish to teach, If they
can get the chance; and still some Whu
take the examinations to find out some
of the things they don't know about.
At any rate. they We're a bright,
earnest looking lot of candidates, and
We're kept busy for a greater part OF
the afternoon on the thorough eXamin-
ations presented upon the subjects
usually taught in the country schools.
The examinations We're presented by
the experimenting school committee,
A. D. Russell, Lendall Titcomb, Esq,
and Rev. J. NJ. Wyman. and were
about of the usual grade of test.
The number Of applicants consider
ably exceeds that of any year for some
time, certainly a very commendable
feature.
The country schools will commence
April 10, by which time, of course, all
the teachers will have to be selected
for the several schools.
The results of the examinations will
be known in week or 10 days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-04-07

Mr.. Luther P. Shattuck Is Q shoe.
maker and lives in Rowley, Mass. For
years Mr.. Shattuck has been troubled
with arrangement of the stomach.
He tried a number of remedies, but
derived no benefit from them until he
used Puritana. He says:
"For years have had trouble with
my stomach. Twas unable to eat any
thing without it causing me great dis
tress. l would have severe pains
across my chest and in my bowels. In
the morning there would be belching
Of wind, and after my days work at
night, would be troubled with sour
ness of the stomach, which was SO bad
sometimes ! would be Obliged to go to
ted without eating a n,outhful. My
weight was also gradually wasting
away, and my fellow workmen thought
l was going into Consumption, and
said | could not live long in the condi-
ton I was, and, indeed, do not be-
lieve could. Oftentimes after ! had
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-04-07
APLeASANT entertainment.
Cushnoc Council. U. 0. F.. Have an Enjoy
able Evening.

The members of Cushnoc Council and
last evening, in Golden Cross hall.
After the initiation of d candidate an
address was given by Mr.. Gay, which
was listened to with the deepest inter-
est Then followed a musical and lit
erary entertainment which was of the
best order The several pieces were
warmly encored, the audience showing
keen appreciation. The following is the
programme:
Opening Address on the Benefits of the
Order, Geo. E. Gay
Quartet Wake to the Hunting Smart
Mrs. Case, Miss sumner, Mr. Halves,
Mr.. Beck.
Reading" Reverie in Church.
Miss Leta Haskell
Piano Duet-"The Witches Flight"
Mrs. s. c. c. Ward, Miss Cora Randall.
Song, Selected
Reading-"rhe Three Lovers
Mrs. s. G. G. Ward.
se2g-"The Holy City" stephen Adams
j. w. Beck
Song-"Golden Valley"
Miss Leta Haskell
Vocal Duet-"Now the Silver Moon"
MIS-. Case, Mr. Beck.
Quartet-"Peace on the Deep" Buck
Mrs. Case. Miss sumner, Mr.. Halves,
Mr.. Beck
Miss Elida Higgins. Accompanist.
After the entertainment, ice cream
ana cake We're served.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-04-07

around the chest, but, he is assured,
on one occasion started out to bite him.
as Baxter's mouth was close by his
tCotes) throat. He at once got out Of
the way as best he could, and then was
aroused the pitched battle in which
Fernaid was stabbed in the leg.
The judge ordered that Baxter, and
his companion, who gave his name as
James MacBride of Manchester, N. H.,
to be handed over to the county attor-
ney, who will decide whether they shall
come before the grand jury. The entire
four. including the old man are de-
tanned in the lookup to await Develop
ments.
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Cured by Puritana
More Voluntary
Testimony.

Strong men and frail women depend
upon their stomachs for life from day
to day.
When they are weary and weak
When they suffer-
When they are untitled for work or
enjoyment
When they think life is hopeless
Then Puritana can save them.
Why?
Because it has saved others
Puritana does not fail.
Its marvellous success is built on
merit.
Here are few specimen cures.
Thousands of the same sort could
be given.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-04-07

A bulletin on a Biddeford engine
house evidences the handy way in which
one of the boys can employ his jack
knife. 1t is a bulletin for recording the
last previous alarm. At the top is the
date when the alarnt was pulled IN.
while at the middle of the bulletin are
two places TO indicate the number of
the box. At the bottom the number Of
feet of hose laid at the fire is to be
indicated. while a clock face in the
middle of the board with two large
hands gives the time that the alarm
was rung in.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-04-07
SAID THAT he BIT.
trouble In Store for the Man Who Stabbed
Monday Night.

prieI hearing was held. yesterday
morning in the municipal court before
.uuse Andrews, on the case of stabbing
~ .iie lookup, on the night previous.
me man, who did the deed, accord =
iis TO The evidence presented. gave his
name as John Baxter Of Boston He
&dmitted he had been so drunk tho
.. pelofe, that he had no recollec-
~ VI what he did or did not do. The
,',sh VINO Was stabbed stated that
.ls name was George Fernald of Hart
a9,u' ". He said it was to prevent
s'pcsiry the cid man, that he inter
~ me latter, David Cote of Wash
,,.ss.'n y. G., said that, during the
Nouoie' Baxter not only grasped him
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-04-07

James L. Francis. Alderman. Chicago
covery as an Ideal Panacea for Coughs
Colds and Lung Complaints, having used
it in my family for the last live years, 10
the exclusion of physicians prescriptions
or other preparations
Rev. John Burgus, Keokuk, Iowa,
writes: Il have been minister of the
Methodist Episcopal church Tor 50 year
or more. and have never found anything
SO beneficial, or that gave me such speedy
relief as Dr. Kings New Discovery
TRY this Ideal Cough remedy now Irial
bottles free at Chas K. PartrIdges drus
store. III, " cSi~ "Aoi "
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-04-07
Assessors Notice.

To the Taxpayers of the City of Au-
gusta:
You are hereby notified to bring in true
and complete lists of your polls and es-
tates, real and personal, not by law ex-
empt from taxation. of which you were
possessed on the first day of April 1897.
and as Executor, Administrator. Guar
dian or Trustee; also number of dogs.
For the purpose of receiving said lists
and administering the oath authorized
thereto. the undersigned. Assessors of
said city, will be in session at their Of
flee in City Hail. each Saturday before
or on the Sth day of May next. from to
u O'Clock A. NJ. and from to 4 o'clock
+. NJ. and also on all stormy days up to
and including that date.
Failing to bring in such lists, you will
thereby BE BARRED OF ANY RIGHT
to make application to the County Com
missioners for an abatement of any taxes
which may be assessed against you.
Blanks for returns may be had of us on
application. or by calling at the office of
the City Treasurer.
JOSEPH III. WALL.
CHARLES w. JONES.
CLARENCE Il. BURLEIGH
Assessors of Augusta.
April l. 1897.
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CALENDAR COMING EVENTS.
Religious.

At Portland, April l4-lS-Malne Memo
dist Conference.
At Calais. April Zl-Zo-Easterh Maine
Methodist Conference.
Temperance.
At Portland, Thursday and Friday.
Anril 29-3O-Annual session Grand Lodge
of Good Templars. so ,.,
AT Bowdoinham, with Merrymeetlng
Lodge. April 14-Sagadahoc District
Lodge, Good Templars. . , co,s
Lodge May 26-Androscoggin District
Lodge, Good Templars.
Al Madison, with Eureka Lodge, June
4-Somerset District Lodge, Good Tenn
pay A. Etna June 1o-Penobscot District
Lodge, Good Templars.
At Limestone, June 19--Aroostook Dis
strict Lodge. Good Templars.
At swanyille. April 13-Waldo Pomona
At Winslow. April 14-Kennebec Pomo-
At Hope, April 17--Knox and Lincoln
At Montsweag, May &c, sagadahoc Po-
mona Grange.
Miscellaneous.
At Lewiston, April la-l5.-Maine g. A.
At AiIglista, April 2l-Grand Command
cry United Order of the Golden Cross
At Augusta. April 2S-Meeting of Gov
errors Council.
Ar Skowhegan, June 9-10-Annual Field
Day. Patriarchs Militant Department of
Maine.
At Portland, July S-9-silver Anniver-
sary Maine Grand Lodge, Knights OF
pvthias.
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Death OF Former Maine Man.

Cambridgeport. Mass, April 6.--CcL
William Hobson, who has practice i
law in Boston. Cambridge and Somer-
vile many years, died, last night,
q ged so years. He was born in Buxton,
Me-, graduated from BoWdoin in 1919,
taught the Saco High school many
years, and served in the war with the
18th Maine Regiment. AT the close of
the war he was breveted brigadier
general. He is survived by a daughter
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-04-07
BOSTON HORSE SHOW.
The Entries Show Large Increase and Its SIC
cess is Assured.

doubt about the success of the Boston
horse show. This is guaranteed by Il Q
number and character of the entries Last
year, the entries numbered $40 and THIS
year. the card shows an increase of 22B.
with a grand total of Si3 entries. There
are l0i classes, which have filled hand
somely with one or two exceptions.