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The advocate., 1897-03-24

was ready at all times to assist in con-
fusing and embarrassing the majority.
No effort was spared on their part to
create dissension and bad feeling. The
Populist side was afflicted with few
members who wanted to be conservative
and leave the opposition no ground for
criticism. These fellows do not know
that such course is an impossibility
These conservative" Populists were
largely composed of men whose political
status was q matter OF considerable
doubt-who had been nominated because
of their supposed ability to get votes
In addition to these, there were Populist
member, heretofore considered as loyal
to the party principles, who discovered
after their arrival at Topeka that the
people had not meant what they said in
the party platforms or that they did not
know as much about what they wanted
and what was good for them as the men
who had been chosen to represent them.
These mems feelings suffered a severe
shock when it was discovered that the
Governor had not forgotten the pledges
which he and the party had made to the
people.
While the party was mistaken in a
small number of it's members, it found
very large majority Of them voting on
the right side Of every question This
majority was made up OF men who as
sumed that in accepting Populist
nomination they had obligated them
selves to stand by the principles Of the
party, and they did it. They worked
hard and faithfully to redeem every
pledge, but the conservative" fellows
were too numerous for them in the case Of
a number Of the most important bills.
These men do not deserve censure for
the failure to secure some laws which
should have been passed 1t 10 the fell
lows who forgot party promises and
went off with the corporation.ridden
Republican minority who should DO
criticised and censured for the short.
comings Of the Legislature.
1t had been the intention Of the
ADVOCATE to publish in this issue a
table showing the vote Of each member
Of both houses on the most important
bills, but it was impossible to prepare il
in time. 1t will be given next week. An
examination Of this table will enable
readers to ascertain what members stood
by their interests. It will alsoshow who
the fellows we're who we're not loyal to
them. In this issue review of the
important laws passed is begun. II will
be continued from week to week until
the subject is fully covered.
The advocate., 1897-03-24

will be allowed to serve out their four
years term.
Speaker Reed has only appointed three
committees thus far-Ways and Means,
Rules, and Appropriations. This is done to
prevent the House from getting interested
In miscellaneous legislation and to force
early action on the tariff bill
An old Kansas City colored man who
stole lump of coal valued at % cents got
two days In jail. The Marion Times says
that IL conviction is secured and pro-
portionate sentence given, the deiaulting
Republican Treasurer Of Nebraska will get
1O9,5S9 years.
The President has appointed Powell
Clayton as Minister to Mexico; John M.
Brigham of Ohio, Assistant Secretary Of
Agriculture; Perry S. Heath Of Indiana,
First Assistant Postmaster General; and
J. L. Brlstow Of Kansas, Fourth Assistant
Postmaster General
The Oklahoma Legislature has passed
law fixing the legal rate Of interest at per
cent. and making the highest contract rate
u per cent. County salaries have been re-
duced 25 to 30 per cent. Speculation in
county warrants is cut off by bill passed.
A bill was also passed providing for decent
burial Of all ex Union soldiers.
Fridays New York World says that
Cleveland will practice law and that his
firm will be Cleveland, Carlisle & Stetson.
The Carlisle referred to is none other than
Mr.. Clevelands Secretary Of the Treas.
ury. Mr.. Stetson is private counsel for
j. Pierpont Morgan's banking house and
was formerly in partnership with Cleve-
land.
In the House, Friday, Mr.. Bailey, the
Democrat leader, called attention to the
fact that the campaign four years ago was
fought on the tariff question and that the
President called special session to con.
slider the finance question. Last fall the
campaign was fought on financial lines, and
now a special session is called to consider
the tariff.
The Washington Post tells it this way:
''There are no logical reasons why the
New York and Kansas Legislatures should
monopolize the attention Of the country.
In the Connecticut House the other day q
bill to fine people who kill eagles was Wig.
orously opposed by MIR. Main Of North
Stonington, who said that eagles get their
teeth into everything they can iaY their
hands onto. Yet Connecticut whooped up
big majority last fall against the igno-
rance Of the West"
John G. Bell of Colorado was the Popu.
list nominee for Speaker. He got twenty
one votes. They were cast by Botkin,
Peters, Ridgley, Vincent, Mccormick and
Simpson of Kansas, Howard Of Alabama,
Barlow and Castle Of California, Fowler,
Martin, Shuford, Skinner and Strowd Of
North Carolina, Green, Maxwell, Stark
and Sutherland of Nebraska, Gum Of
Idaho, Kelly and Knowles Of South Da-
kota. OF course Mr.. Bell did not vote for
himself. Baker Of Illinois, who was sup
posed to be Popullst, voted with the DEM
ocrats.
The advocate., 1897-03-24
Great Rock Island Route Playing Cards.

Great Rock Island Route Playing Cards.
Send IL cents in stamps TO John Sebas-
tian, General Passenger Agent c., r. 1. g.
p. railway, Chicago, for the slickest pack
of playing cards you ever handled, and on
receipt Of such remittance for one or more
packs they will be sentyo postpaid.
Orders containing 10 cents in stamps or
postal note for same amount will secure
i've packs by express, charges paid
The advocate., 1897-03-24
NOTES AND COMMENT.
Mrs. Henry Ward Beecher is dead,

There are htty.Seven sugar Plantations
on the Hawaiian islands.
The final vote on the tariff bill will be
taken In the House on March 81.
General Horace Porter Of New York goes
to France as Embassador from the United
States.
The Missouri Senate has killed the House
bills to reduce railroad freight and pas
senger rates.
Governor Renfrow of Oklahoma has ve-
toed the bill prohibiting the making Of
gold contracts.
The Washington and South Dakota Leg
islatures have adopted resolutions submit
ting equal suffrage to the people.
All Of the rivers Of the Mississippi valley
are very high. At some points they have
reached the highest mark ever known.
A recurrence Of flood similar to that of
1877 is predicted for this year by one who
has made study Of that sort OF thing.
President Mckinley has appointed John
Hay Of Ohio Minister to England and Gen.
Horace Porter of New York to France.
Mark Hanna will give his private secre-
tary the salary to which he is entitled and
in addition will give him his salary as SEN
ator.
L. D. Reynolds, who was a Kansas Pres
idential Elector in 1892, has been nomi-
mated for Mayor of Chicago by the Popu-
lists.
The Supreme court Of Michigan holds
that Plngree cannot hold the offices Of
Mayor of Detroit and Governor at the same
time.
Gladstone has written letter in which
he approves and commends the conduct Of
Greece in the troubles over the Island Of
Crete.
Mr.. Hanna will not get the choice COM
mittee place left vacant by MIR. Sherman.
Such things go to Senators Of long service
and experience.
The Populist members Of Congress voted
for John Q. Bell of Colorado for Speaker
He got 81 votes. Reed had 199 and Bailey
(Dem.) had ia.
Missouri farmers met at Sedalia one day
last week and organized an association to
engage in the growth Of beets and manu-
facture Of sugar.
The Arizona House, by vote Of 20 to 4,
passed a resolution setting forth that the
best interests OF the Territory demanded
the resignation Of the Governor.
Four hundred and thirty-eight bills were
introduced in the United States Senate the
first dav of the extra session. or these,
Mr.. Allen Of Nebraska Is credited with a..
The Oklahoma Legislature has passed
a law providing for local option on the free
range question, that is, the people may by
vote decide whether the herd law shall be
enforced.
There is to be special election for Con-
gressman In the First Missouri district
soon. The Democrats will be assisted by
Bryan and others and will make the fight
on silver lines.
The Missouri House has passed law
prohibiting corporations from making po-
litical contributions. The penalty is fine
Of $500 to 5000 and forfeiture Of its rights
as a corporation.
Col. John Hay Of Washington City is to
be our ambassador to Great Britain. Colo
mel Hay is familiar with the work of the
State Department, having had several
years Of training there.
In Delaware constitutional convention
has inserted provision in the constitution
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1897-09-18
POSTAGE STAMPS.

There seems to be n general agree
ment that stamp prices ere now at their
lowest, ard therefore it is a good time
to buy. Offers of ten dollars Catalogue
price, worth of stamps for three dollars
are not unusual,
The Australian New uebrides COM
pany has issued two stamps for pre-
payment Of postage on letters carried
between the various islands in the New
Hebrides group. This company was
formed in 1887 for the transaction of q
general navigation business, and it's
operations are said to have grown to
an enormous extent.
The remainder of the Peruvian
stamps which have been advertised for
some time have been sold for $40, COO to
a Hamburg firm. That is so much clear
gain for Peru, although it was terri
bic drop in prices. The lot consists of
a,312,500 stamps, 1,193 cards and A.
291 envelopes, the combined face value
being $421, 410.
Something of a scandal has developed
in New Orleans in connection with the
sale Of the judicial stamps used in all
legal transactions conceived and exc
Entcd in that city. 1t is reported that o
large quantity of the stamps have been
stolen, and the figures given in this lat
ter connection make it appear that the
amount of the peculation will exceed
$4,000. The leak is being investigated
by the grand jury.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1897-09-18
RECENTLY PATENTED.

A new portable saving machine for
telling trees and cutting them up into
wood is folding frame with large
balance wheel geared to q crank-shait
with the saw blade attached to the end
of the crank to slide through grooves
in the frame, the saw being run by a
crank on the other end of the shaft.
For the purpose of removing horses
from burning buildings n new fire
mask has been placed on the market,
consisting of hood to cover the eyes
and nostrils to prevent the horse from
seeing the fire or smelling the smoke,
the device being easily slipped over the
animals head ard fastened with a
strap.
In a pneumatic painting nozzle re-
Gently patented a long narrow slit is
formed to discharge the paint, with an
cir outlet above ard one Iclow to
spread the paint over the surface as it
flows to the reservoir attached 10 the
nozzle, the air being supplied through
tubes by bellows or an engine on the
ground 9elow.
Electricity for medicinal purposes
Gun be easily generated by n newinstru-
meHt shaped like a watch and nearly
the same size, containing magnet and
two coils of wire attached to & 81 indie,
rear the ends of the magnet, the spindle
being revolved by means Of q coiled
spring, which is wound by the stem of
the watch.
For use in large post offices, where
the amount of mail matter handled
makes it difficult to cancel the stamps
by hard, a newlyratentCd machine,
which does its work rapidly, has a
fcedway holding the letters on edge,
with the canccling stamp on printing
roller, TO make the impression on each
envelope as it is fed across the roller
by revolving belt, with points set in
to assist in the feeding.
Fish can be more easily caught by
a new trap, which is formed by a metal
block with two spring hooks at the
sides, which are pulled apart and fas-
tened 81 means of the pin which holds
the bait, so that as soon as the bait is
disturbed, the hooks fly together and
grasp the fsh's head, or the fish can be
caught unframed by replacing tho
hooks by small wire disks, which spring
together around the fish.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1897-09-18
GEMS OF THOUGHT.

If thou art master be sometimes
blind; If n servant, sometimes deaf
Fuller.
Speak but little and we'll, if you
would be esteemed a man of merit
French.
He that lends an easy and credulous
ear to calumny is either man of very
Ill morals, or has no more sense and
understanding than n child.-Menan-
der.
There are three crowns, the crown of
the law, the crown Of the priesthood,
and the crown Of royalty; but the
crown OF good name is superior to
them all.-Talmud Tr. Aboth.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1897-09-18

alleged to have been signed. That
fact was proved beyond any doubt;
the manner OF it's proof does not con-
Germ the judge so long as the proof
WAS before him. That evidence alone
was sufficient basis for his decision.
1t was not only sufficient for, but it
compelled the decision given.
We are firmly of the opinion that
our judges are moved by coneidera-
ton Of law und evidence alone and
not by motives Of personal moment.
Hardships have be IN worked in many
cases by decisions which were accord
ing to law, but they we're not must
ices in the eyes of the law, which
cannot consider personal feeling and
convenience when the statutes point
plain duty.
The assertion that the bench Of the
Pacific Coast is corrupt and venal is
neither borne out by the facts nor by
proofs, and we submit that it is both
rnjustiied and reprehensible. for it
casts reflections not only upon the
j dietary but upon those who raised
them to power. and those reflections
are i'll no instance founded upon the
law, the evidence and the facts.
A great ado was made over a late
decision, which the adoers we're
pleased to assume was based upon
the wealth or poverty of the individ-
u;ls. and it was st ted that the decis
ion in fact formulated the rule that
the damages recoverable for the
de ath of a rich mans son should be
IN all cases heavier than for the
death of poor mans son.
AS we understand it, such was not
the import of the decision. Such de-
cisions are founded upon an underly-
ing and grounded rule that the meas
IRE Of damages is governed by the
value Of the service OF tile individual
injured, which is computed from the
evidence Of the salary he was draw.
ing or was capable of drawing at the
time Of such injury. and the decision
i'll the case in ques ton but followed
the general rule in force for many
years.
We are not retained to defend or
uphold the judiciary or anyone else.
hut we think that such assertions are
better left unsaid. that they are I'M
warrautable, and that they merit con-
tradiction, I'm IS the party asserting
is prepared to prove his case, as he
says, by the weight Of testimony"
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1897-09-18
Throat Coughs

Is there a tickling in Il
throate Are you hoarsc } -
timess Does nearly every
cold you take settle in your
throat? These "throat
coughs " are very deceptive.
Don't neglect them. You
must take remedies that will
enrich the blood, tone up the
nerves, and heal the in
famed membranes.
SCOTS EMULSION
of Cod-liver Oil with Hypo-
phosphites contains such
remedies. 1t has wonderful
nourishing and healing
power. The cause of the
cough is removed; and the
whole system is given new
life and vigor.
Book abo I II free.
SCOTT & BOVINE, New York.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1897-09-18

Theodore FIgel. who has been un.
der preliminary examination for the
murder Of his employer Hoffman was
bound over by Justice Campbell to
appear before the Grand Jury and
and was remanded to custody without
bail.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1897-09-18
OUR SUCCESS

Has passed our expectations.
Our friends have appreciated the
concessions we have made.
The consequence is that in the
last two weeks we cleared out about
a hundred suits and are now pre-
pared to show up as fine line of
new Goods in
The DeLamar nugget. [volume] (DeLamar, Idaho) 1891-1900, 1897-02-26

A few minutes before doing the act
the performer battles the feet in thi:
solution and allows them to dry with
out wiping Just before leaving the
dressing room the feet are dipped for {
moment in as cold water as can be Sc
cured and at once wiped dry without
rubbing.
By placing the feet squarely on the
swords there is no danger, but great
care must be used not to allow the foot
to slide or slip ON the sword, or the re
suit would be very bad accident.
On leaving the circus in which one
has seen the above act, visitors are al
most sure to see before the ever pres
ent side show Il large painting on which
is the representation of Mexican
dancing with bare feet in ashallow box
filled with broken glass.
If you are of an inquisitive nature,
and have seen a lady walk with bare
feet up ladder of swords, on enter
the side show to see this new wonder.
On a raised platform is found box
about four feet long, three feet wide
and six inches deep, the bottom of
which is covered with broken glass. In
few moments man dressed in the
Mexican costume appears on the plat
form, and proceeds to break few old
bottles and throw the broken glass in
the box, then remove his shoes, shows
his feet to be free from any covering,
steps in the box and dances among the
glass. After he has finished dancing
he shows his, feet to be uninjured, and
retires. The trick is performed in the
following manner:
Secure a number of thick glass bot
ties, break them in rather small pieces
and file or grind all the sharp edges
round. This stock of glass you place
in the center of box made according
to above measurement. Now soak
your feet in strong alum water and
wipe dry, and give them a thorough
rubbing with pulverized rozin. Dust
the inside of your shoes with rosin, put
them on and go upon the platform.
Take some old lamp chimneys and bot
ties, break them in bits, and throw
fresh broken glass in the box around
the edges and in the corners; not in the
center. Remove your shoes, step in
the center of box among the prepared
glass, and do your dancing. Avoid the
sides or corners of box where you have
thrown the glass, and you run no risk
of cutting your feet, especially if you
use plenty of rosin.-Scienti1c Amer
lean.
The DeLamar nugget. [volume] (DeLamar, Idaho) 1891-1900, 1897-02-26
The sword Walker.

Of all the daring tricks that have
been intro luced in the circus, none
have caused more comment than the
one in which person, generally lady
walks with bare feet up ladder of
sharp swords, treading directly on the
sharp edges without injury to the feet.
1t is amusing to person who is &C
quainted with the secret to hear the
many explanations of "how it is done"
offered by the spectators, yet none of
them ever come near guessing the
truth. This secret has been jealousy
and successfully guarded that very
few, even among the best informed ex-
perts know how it is performed.
That the explanation is as simple as
the trick is surprising, the writer will
now show.
The swords are arranged in rack
with the cutting edges on top. The
rack is usually about seven feet high,
and eight swords ara used One of the
most necessary points il the prepara-
ton for the trick is that the rack
should stand firm and the swords fit
snug and tight in the slots made to re-
ceive them.
Usually the inspectors are invited to
examine the rack as well as the swords,
and paper is cut with the swords to
show that they are really sharp. The
The DeLamar nugget. [volume] (DeLamar, Idaho) 1891-1900, 1897-02-26
Agitation as n Business.

Agitation as business is not con-
fined to the making of butter, or the
renovating of feather beds. 1t has
more vital and remunerative employ
ments. In the shaping Of public policy
on national questions, there is some
times deal of dormancy and inertia,
that needs considerable shaking up.
Ideas still in the husk, as pea in a
of life from its cerements. Men indif
ferent to vital issues concerning them
selves as much as others have to be ar
reused, their eyes opened, and their
night caps taken off. The bell wakes
the sleeper. If the house is on fire he
gers into his pantaloous and the street.
When the ship strikes, the sailor
swims for the broken spar or the dist
ant shore. At the bark of fox the
turkey seeks its roost, and in all things
it may be generally said, that alarm as
a rule, precedes escape from danger.
When both are real and not fictitious,
it is good for a man to warm up and
run for the plank that crosses the
stream. When, however, the cry of
wolf is raised for mercenary and pri
vate ends, agitation becomes a crime.
1t simply stampedes the shepherd for
a raid on the sheep. Alarmists of this
predatory type, if frauds, are not rar-
tiles. 1t is true that the screech owl is
not so numerous as the mice he fright
ems and afterward eats, but there are
enough of the gentlemen to make hay
oc in barn or the woods. He is not
unknown in political affairs. He has
an axe to grind and some one must
work the treadle. If you want an emp
ty church or theatre, shout fire, and
if shrewd agitator wants to secure
his private ends, he has but to say ICY
clone" to tree and he catches the
plums. 1t is the easiest way of secur-
ing basket full. 1t is the same in
many other things. The air is full of
lodges. Agitation becomes trade.
The bear upsets the bee hive for the
honey it contains, and the shrewdest
dog of three, secures the bone while
the other two have got each other by
the throat. Keep your eye on the pro
fessional agitator. He thrives on ex-
citement. Alarm is simply his dinner
bell. An excited body of men are sell
dom level headed or discreet. A man
runs when he ought to walk, and shouts
when he ought to think. He is easily
fooled. 1t would be well if the modern
toiler in mill or mine considered this
matter more attentively than some of
them do. There would be fewer blind,
idiotic and foolish strikes. The rights
of the "other fellow" would not be so
often disregarded, nor would so much |
of their money and time be wasted in
chasing a hen while the other man
scooped in the eggs. When agitation |
commands salary it is sometimes a |
dangerous commodity. This in no
sense reflects on the honest man who
sets his heart and soul in removing a |
public or an industrial wrong. Such
man is blessing and not curse.
When, however, on the other hand, a
slick and well-spoken individual is sim
ply earning his salary by shou ting
wolff is time care should be taken
of the mutton.-Mi Mining Industry.
The sword Walker.
The DeLamar nugget. [volume] (DeLamar, Idaho) 1891-1900, 1897-02-26

When the rheumatism first preempts GER
tain tracts of your anatomy 1t may he GUST
ed easily, but when IL becomes an old settler
u is pretty hard to bulge. Remember this
when you experience the first twinges of
this obstinate and agonizing disease, and
attack it with Hosteiter's stomach Bitrers.
II will then "make Tracks, and possibly
leave yol unmolested and in peaceabl. pos
session OF your own comfort in the future.
Peril always attend rheumatism. If 1t be-
comes chronic. on account of its tendency to
attack the heart. su lily IL is complicated
with kidney trouble, Certain it is that the
kidneys when aroused by the Bitters. will
eliminate impurities which give rise 10
rheumatism and drlpsy. In Indictment or
wet conditions of the weather, the Btters
taken in a1vance, will often avert rheumat-
ic trouble. Use this genial family medicine
for dyspepsia, biliOusness, headache and
constipation.