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Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1897-10-30
sHoWN IN .THE SHOPS

Polka dotted cotton waists Of bright
red. (;at; -. itE@ !;
Thick floral wreaths for midsummer
hats. sth;es ". (: tr 70
shirt waists In the familiar polka
dot patterns.
Toques of flexible straw for middle
aged women. !
smAn-hgured taffeta frocks for girls
of five to ten, years. ~r.,r, 49,,
- Full vest fronts of white mousseline,
pearl embroidered.
Cerise chiffon for accordion-plaited
gowns, waists and hats. -an
Narrow embroidered turnover lawn
and batiste collars. .-..s' ..,.:-....f. -
Large collars of lace and embroidery
for children's wear. ... o.. ........ .
Brilliant red pique figured in white
for dresses, vests, etc. il,
Velveteen suits for small boys acting
aE pages at weddings.
Guimpes of tucking alone or tucks
and lace for small girls.
Tulle wedding wallis edged with Point
or Valenciennes lace. e'''
White. cloth jackets embroidered in
gold braid for seaside wear. i...,
Large hats having straw crown and
brim of chiffon frills for children.
Black velvet ribbon belts fastening at
the back with three steel buckles.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1897-10-30
HISTORY oLEANlNos.

The first notable Improvement in
printing presses was that Of StGnyoPc,
sc England, who in 17eS made o l:al:1
press entirely of iron, with platea
hat fully covered the bed plate.
Thomas Hussey. bell ringer OF
Leigh, in Lancarhire, IS years of age,
rang the church bell in honor Of Queen
VictoTia's long reign. He had rung The
mourning peal fer George ~, and &is.l.
rang for the coronation nrd d&ut.l O..
William w., and for the accession, cor
onation, wedding and 50-year jubilee OF
Queen Victoria.
President John Adams was the son of
a Massachusetts farmer. James X.
Polk was clerk in n country storp. So
was Abraham Lincoln. Andrew John
son was a tailor and his VIZ; t:,i1glIt
him how to read james a. Garfield was
O mule driver on the tow Tatb.. Andrew
jackson was born in log hut in the
pine woods of North Carolina. l!iliard
Fillmore learned the business of n
clothicr. James buchanan was born in
log house in Pennsylvania.
The articles of confederation by
which a'lnion was effected between the
states then ut war with Great Britain,
were signed by representatives 0fgigBt
colonies, July 0, IT'S. The colonies
agreeing and giving their allcsion to
the articles were New HarnrrE j h
sachusetts, Rhode Island, Ger .estierts
Pennsylvania, New York, Virginia ard
South Carolina, the others cDmi.ig in
afterward. The articles of confcdera-
ton nominally continued in force until
the constitution went into effect in 1850.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1897-10-30
BICYCLE GOSSIP.

It is not at all likely that the L. A.
w. will surrender its control over rae
ing. There would be nothing left of it
in that case. a...r,s g..
Riders who must wear bicycle shoes
should get a perfect fit if they desire
comfort. A misfit is noticed much
more on a wheel than while walking
Montana taxes bicycles two dollars
per annun. It is calculated that there
are 5000 bicycles in the state, and the
$4,000 thus raised will not be spent on
roads, of which there are none in the
state worthy of the name.
In riding the wheel avoid all super
fuous muscular movements. Wagging
the head, dipping the shoulders and
squirming with each downward thrust
Of the pedals will, in the course of a
days ride, exhaust enough energy to
propel the machine several miles if it
were rightly expended.
TIL czar of Russia is somewhat of a
trick rider, since he has cultivated the
art Of craftsmanship while mounted
on bicycle. The weapon he uses is
small and light rifle, possessing great
carrying power. While steering with
one hand he is able to raise the rifle
with the other hand, and shoot with ac-
curacy.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1897-10-30
$23,56s 80

TREAsURER's BALANCE SHEET.
Cash in Treasury to tie credit of the
various funds, June 30, 1897:
In State fund. .............S 800 81
Judges salary fund. .....
In general county fund. -. 555 S6
In. cash contingent fund.-. 8 20
In INDECENT sick fund o d.. 16 20
In, county school fund. zee. 90 65
IN officers salary fund.-. e12 70
In road fund. .........
In County High School fund ga Is
Elko Co. Spec. Fl. s. fund o
., y ...... .......... -. 253 O6
Elko Co High School bond
redemption fund ........ 356 II
Total S2,3O3 70
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1897-10-30

S23,5G892 S23,563 80
SUMMARY
Total receipts. S23,568 80
Disbursed. :. :. .... ll,67l CT
Total cash in treasury at
close of business, June 30
1897. $11,394 IS
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-07
THE MANHAtrAN PURSE.
Oakland Baron Captures the Zig Event In
Straight Heats.


NEW YORK. Sept 6-Ovcr 5000 spec
tatOrs We're at Fleetwood Park this ar
ternOOn To see the big light harness sport
in the Grand Circuit meeting Ihe
weather was good and track in the pink
OF condition. Specuiauons were brisk
and heavy
The big event OF the daywas the $1,000
Manhattan purse for 2l5 trottcrs,
and pools sold Louis Victor $50 and the
fold $50. which really meant Oakland
Baron. as the race was conceded to DE
between the pair Oakland Baron Ted an
the way and won in straight heats. I'D
the last pulling up a the wire winner
by six lengths. Louis Victor was tast'
but broke repeatedly.
In the first heat the winner got TO the
half I'm 1908 IL and I'm the second BOO l.H.
Only four met in the 5000 purse, Tor
twO-year-Olds. and Jennie IT,. neet hllY
by Bow Bells sold first choice at so
10 $50 for the field. including Marcus
Days crack colt Limerick, who won "a
$500 sweepstake at Goshen last week.
Limerick took the lead ln the first heat
10 the half where he broke. and the
faVOrite won bv four lengths. ln the
second heat the lilly broke. and Limerick
won SO easily by two lengths that the
betting changed To 800 % $40 ON him,
but broke $50 badly that Jennie IT. came
home as She pleased. pulling mp.
The fastest race OF the day-the 2Wl
class pace-had also a. hot favorite in the
BAY geldiug Bumps who sold dt SD To &"
for tho field. Planet drew the pole. but
Bumps was so quick ON his feet That Doe
took the pole on the turn and went sail-
ing along like a locomotive getting On
the quarter i'm 30 Ia and TO the half 100
1900 1-2 and came home easily. with
SphinXetta a poor second. Pools now
sold SIS 10 s. ON Bumps. and DEE lustlhed
the betting by winning boy SIX lengths IN
2.07 r.
In this heat Planet broke I'm the stretch
and swerved into Lantana causing a
breakdown with no serious results. Botn
horses We're placed and started again
Bumps made "a runaway race of % again
in the third heat, but just beyond the
half Planet br0ks. swcrVed, ana threw
his rider out ana then gallopped home
I'm front Of the field 90 the wire, wher'
he was stopped
During the afternoon the handsome
mare. Marion Mills paced "a mile without
"a driver fan 2:ll. Summaries.
215 class-trOtting. purse $1,000.
Oakland Baron won first three heats
and race. Time-212 -. 2.l2 IL 2.ii ~.
Louis Victor She. Nutshell, Mtss Gate
wood. and Glenmore Boy also started.
2.50-trotting-i20 600.
Jennie r. won first and third heats anr
race Time-2.2l ~. 22 3d.
Limerick won the second heat Time
2.2i 80.
Charley Herr and Delbar also started.
2O9-pacing-purse &m0.
Bumps won first three heats and race
Timc-2.09 H. 207 ~. 2.09 H.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-07
MAXAehns mn Mlss!XG.
Cannot be Found and Labor Day fis s
EtyyIe.

Cannot be Found and Labor Day us "A
FiIhIe.
There were many disappointed people IN
Richmond yesterday Whea 10 was iound
that owing 90 the nOn-appearance or MAN.
aeer N. q. waller. that no exercises ana
events incident with Labor-Day had 10 De
fOregOne. ,s..--
An Waller and his companion, Adams
who were working up me laooi
end of the days doings arc nowhere to ns
found An inquiry at their holei IeF'"i'
On, fact that they have not neeh seen
for several days. that TWO week uoat
hin remains against them ana thaL noun
inr is left 10 offset this deficit but Yallse'
contents unknown. ana PAIR vi P'''''
looms with no contents.
The Traction Company advanced hfty
dollars To help along the labor people, ana
"a proeramme was gotten out by MessIs'
Waller and Adams which ought 10 nave
Melted "a hundred and fifty dollars more
Besides this. q poor widow who HFeS
iu the ueighborhOod OF the Exposition
track has fifty nicely cooked chickens
which she was instructed 10 prepare lvi
the speakers and others who were expect
cd 90 hold forth, and which are H""
awaiting payment. .,,l.,,
And. too there were prize donations
which several Of Richmond well Known
merchants donated for the contests.
There is another robust kick coming
aeainst the missing labor day managers.
Two champion pugilists who were pliien
TO exhibit their knowledge u the hsuc
art came AN the way from Boston anu
were mad clear through when they found
that their portion OF the programme
lacked completion in the presence OF
N,ssrs. Waller and Adams.
But there IS more TO the story Guber-
material Candidate QuantZ and his social
fstic cohorts asked and were given permis-
sion 20 cXpOund their political theories
along with the other speakers Of the day.
and so engaged Mr. Alfred Keeps, vice
president II the Washington branch OF
the Federation of Labor, 20 represent
them.
Mr.. Keeps arrived yesterday morning.
but like the rest hc was given the teIre
Information. "Mr Waller cannot Doe
found. and thcrcupon added himself To-
the list OF those with % kick.
Railroad excursions were arranged TOT
and many took advantage Of them, bu'
the object of their coming was not.
MIR waller ie % very pleasant spoken
man who dresses well and ls SAID 10 nave
come from Omaha. His representation
seemed 90 have the ring OF truth ana ne
made many friends who Will Doe genuneF
SORRY 90 hear of bis leaving town under
such circumstances. ,,.. ,,
,orion Adams. was travelling under an
alias. that his real name was LiEoou'
The Traction Company announce 'l'l'
intention TO prosecute the missing man.
aeerial heads 81 they can be found
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-07
DESERTED HIS WIFE
HUSBAND LEAVEs ms HOME AND
CHILDREN.
Missing -Four Days-His Wife Almost Pros
trated by the Blow-A Pa
theiic story.

Many pathetic things happen in this
life, but nothing appeals more strongly
20 human sympathy than wife ana
mother left alone and dcsOate by the
one who swOre before God and man 10
cherish and protect her and whom she
promised TO love. honor and obey.
Yet there Is such a case to-day in Rich
mOnd. husband has deserted his wife
and two little children. and all trace o.
him has been lost. The health OF the de-
serted woman. never the best, has now,
under tho cruel shock, almost given away
entirely. and should the absence OF her
husband be prolonged, the consequences
may be serious.
ARRIVED IL RICHMOND.
The couple came 10 this city not very
long ago with their two little children
from a Southern State. and the husband,
driven by stress Of circumstance ac-
ccptod a position far below his mental
attainments. for he IS & graduate or a
college in the far South and Greek and
Latin scholar OF no mean ability.
lie okcd out the small salary which ne
received by literary work. and for a time
the poor health o. the wife was the only
skeleton in the closet Of "a happy home.
Last Friday morning when De- bade his
family goodbye 10 go out on business he
seemed in unusually good spirits. for he
had lust made "a good financial deal and
better times seemed just ahead. AT the
usual time be did not come home. and
his wife waited in fear and trembling.
All through the long hours OF the night
she sat watching and weeping until her
eyes were blinded hy tears.
GONE FOUR DAYS.
-Four days and four nights have now
clapsed since tho husbands departure.
and his wife now lies at their home wasted
to- "a shadow and her strength almost
gone.
The missing man was not given to had
habits In fact. had only one vice-that
of excessive cigarette smoking ana ms
friends fear that ovcr-indulgence in their
use may have produced temporary aber-
ration Of tho mind.
At the time Of his abrupt deoafture
from his home the truant husband only
had In his pocket So and there rs reason
to believe that he is stiIl within the city g
limits. . ,
The name Of the missing man ~ only
withheld at the earnest request or DTS
wife who hopes that percnaucc ne may
read tho story Of her su1erings and re-
turn 20 her
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-07

The MANAGEMENT Of the Home of Vaude-
Vile. ass the Broad-streot Park perform
ance has been well called, has decided
Co transfer 80 90 the Auditorium, on the
Exposition Grounds.
So ON and after Tonight the excellent
programme which is provided for the
patrons Of Naudevlle's Home will be
given in tho Auditorium.
I'm view OF the COO weather the change
will Doe q welcome one. and the interior
OF the Auditorium is quite comfortable
and brilliantly lighted.
Every proper provision has been made
there for the comfort of the audience and
The artists whose names are guarantees
of the excellent performance.
Thcy are Forester and Floyd, in "a
great comedy sketch. Aloine the wonder
fu European iuGglcr; Mile. Rostelle.
French comedlenuc. McCloudc and Nell
Vile. harpsts and change artists. Melrose
in great club-swingng act and the
Misses Melroeo ana Elmer. the hit Of the
week. in ;heir refined songs and dances.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-07
CORNER STONE.
The Norm Reformatorv-

Az the recent meeting of the Shiloh
Baptist Association. at Culptper the qucs-
ton OF negro reformatory came up Tor
discussion under the report on state mis-
siOns.
Mir William Ellyson. of Richmond. made
am admirable address on the importance
of united effort among the Bapusts OF
both races for tho elevation ana improve
mont of the colored people.
Rev H.. vs. Wiufrfe. or 'ulpcpor rfan
a preamble and resolutions in regard 10
the negro rofOrmatOry lu which the toi-
lowing appeared.
Resolved That as prOfessed followers
~ Christ we recognize our responsibility
to an unfortunate and dangerous class or
negro children growing mo 300 our midst
and believe that such human beings now
over ignorant and degraded were M
cmdod boy Christ In Ills teachings OF me
duty of every man to DTS ueighbor. ana
iu IT'S words. suffer little children io
come unto Ne. and forbid them not we
endorse the motive and purpose or inc
movement begun iu Richmond Tor a me-
GRO reformatory. where tho neglected
children u that race shall be properly
cared for and taught some useful trade.
I'm very earnest words Mr Wnirce
enoke Of the importance Of this subject.
hoth as Christian and patriotic work ana
moved that the paper should De acc'pi''
as part OF tho report on state missions.
Rcv Mr.. Grace. ~ Madison. socondfn
the motion and the resolution was passed
hv the association.
I'm conversation outside ~ tho meetings
the move for tho roformat0fy ana f'r
Christian effort among tho colored pto~
pie received cordial support from mnl
,,,,,,bors ~ tho association or both sexes.
Mr. Ernest T.. Boiling who has neen
eiipcnding the summer at llH country
home. has returned to Richmond.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-07

su.ci,l Personally Conducted Excursions
to Niagara Fails. y. y. via York River
r.ncand Penn. Il. Il. a. d u. aud q. Il. IL
For the benefit Of those who could not
avail themselves Of previous opportunities
o0trcd this summer TO visit Niagara
raus y. Y. "Thc Wonder OF America.
Tho Southern railway announces they VIII
continue the sale of the $l5 round-tilp
tickets. Richmond TO Niagara taHs' on
the following additional dates. september
SIN and october 9Th. via York River Line
to Baltlmore and Baltimore and ONO
railroad from Bal .imorc; September 18TH
and October Nth via York River Line 10
Baltimore and Pennsylvania railroad
from Baltimore.
Via. this route. trains leave Richmond
4m u. NJ ON dates given, connecting 40
West Point with steamer for Baltimore
ARRIVING Baltimore I'm time 20 connect
There with special trainJeaying via haI-
timorc and Ohio railroad at 300 A. NJ. ana
peunsvlvania railroad S.ij a. NJ
This is a most delightful trip. and those
who have not taken advantage OF the
former excursion rate of NS round-trip
richmond TO Niagara Falls via this route
should not miss one of these dates.
For further information. state-room re-
eoryations. etc. apply TO c. W. West
hurry travelling passenger agent 500 east
Main street. j. O. Nersor. ticket agent
Virglnia-Strcet station, or Richmond
Transfer Company, 90S east Main street
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-07
Nclm. and Schade Flr.t.

WASHINGTON. d. c.. Sept. GA large
crowd attended the bicycle races to-day
at the international Athletic Park Am
the crack riders of this city and NUM-
Der from Baltimore and other places were
present
In the one mile. open amateur. in which
valuable prizes were given. j. helms. of
Petersburg. Va. was first inc one of the
preliminary heats. hut failed TO get a
place in the final heat
Tn the two-milc tandem. amateur. prize
SIS. scarf pin 90 each man of the winning
team. Fred. Schlde. of Washington. and
l. helms. Of Petersburg Va. were first.
T.. J.. wilson and G.. j.. Smith second. II.
J.. French and W. O.. Lecompte third.
ana l.. r. Smith and j. j.. Mitchell
fourth Time. sol.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-07
An Irregular Plan.

r,NfPORIA. Va. September Especial
r,nc comfy Court Of Greensville county
donyened this morning az II o'clock. Hon.
George p. Barham presiding
a docket conslsllils oi who'll a.
~ ~ and a good deal OF routine
business was transacted.
Among the visiting lawyers were Messrs.
p n and Charles II. Davis, or Peters
mn and K. Turnbull and Buford. OF
a movement was on foot to-day to call
@ mass-meeting IN order 20 suggest
man for the Legislature from ms county
nated at the Waverly convention.
This Is considered somewhat irregular.
however and at this time the advocates OF
the mass-meeting had failed OF their OBJ
iect. 80 -, -......, ,.o,, q,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-07

The late war. The question Of slavery.
he thought. was very important re
Thought IL ought 20 be more prominently
brought ont that slavery was I'oos
nized institution throughout l'ne Nou'''lE
al ono time There was one-louIth OF
thc ropuiafion OF Philadelphia in slavery
IN ono limo He once saw an advertise
mcnt I'm "A Boston paper offering Tor sale
an cichtccn-ycar-ol negro girl WIN n''
six-months-0ld baby. both 20 pc 500 to
ccthcr or separately as lnt p u, - p
might desire Tie had never known OF a
case like this in Virginia or in inc SCUM.
Comradc Gibbs took occasion 10 Fi"lc
that Miss French daughter OF duoE' >.
Bassctt French. 90 whom hl- 'nIp VIZ
40 school would not lei his daukhleI I,a az
certain part or baIhVs il'.,,'' 49,,
otho.s which were equally erroneous were
carefully read and studied under tne
teacher Tie hin self had 10 80 over pnf-
fions OF the history win ms chun ana
impress her mind with the iacts IN tho
Comradc Gates thought that Pickett
Camp and other Confederate oreaniza-
lions should contribute their share TO-
wards fund % pay the history COM
mittce 10 rem ain in continuous session
FOR weeks and months IT necessary. until
their work Of deciding upon a suitable
history was completed.
Colonel Maury and COmrade Lakewood
further discussed the matter. The latter
said that the work could not be done In
"a week or q month. There were difficult
ties 90 overcome. Iic saw where. in
Texas. some book publishers had gone
10 work and purchased the school trus-
tees. who were corrupt men Now we
have corrupt men here. TOO" said Com
rade Lakewood "G am sure OF that and
we shall have to work ont some plan 10
overcome this difficulty
After some further discussion tho sug-
goefion ~ COmradC NOrthon was defeated.
Upon motion OF COmradc Northen. the
position Of tho officer Of the guard was
declared vacant. the present incumbent
having removed from the city C0mrade
j. d. Gentry was elected 90 hl the va-
CanoV
The Times representative at the meet
ing was elected am honorary member OF
the camp.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-07
WIN BE FcNouINArrD.
Mr. Isaac Digcs VIII Again Represent
King william County in the senate

Mr.. Isaac Digcs VIII Again Represent
King william County Ice the senate
Primary elections were held 40 al tho
precincts in King William county Satur-
dav 10 elect delegates to- the Democratic
convention 90 bee held al Hanover Court
rouee ON fhl 18th 20 nominate floater
candidate for the House OF Delegates.
-Four precincts have been heard from
and All elect delegates favorable 10 the
denomination of Hon Isaac Diggs, as
follows:
West Point Mcssrs. II. ]. Lewis. b. w.
jefferson and DR. W. *. Gatewood.
LanosviIc- Messrs. " IT, Noaie and
w NJ Gary.
Courthouse-Nessrs. John II. Haw and
j. c. Cooke.
Manquin-Messrs. J. T. Abrahams and
T. Ryand Turpin.
There is no doubt that the three dele
gates from the two remaining precincts
are for Mr. Digs.
so opposition 10 Mr. Digs has de-
vcloped and ne will be- no doubt renom-
mated by reclamation. He has served
I'm the House during the past two sessions.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-07
CONDEMNS ALL RACING.
DR. WILSON IS>ERTS mar THETR
TENDENCY rs 10 CANNING.
Mr.. Nugcnt Assassinated on the street.
Robberya at the Academy Of Music-Cor-
ncr-stone Layi NeNt Friday.

PETERSBURG. VA. Sept Special
Rev r.. n. Wilson. pastor of Market
Street Methodist church. preached spec
cial sermon last night before 20 very large
congregation. His subject WAS "ihe Way
That a Young Man Should Choose He
also discussed the race course and OPEN
ing OF places OF amusement on sunday.
I'm the course of his remarks, Nlr. Wilson
declared that the tendency of the race
course Is 90 gambling which is forbidden
by the Word of God.
THE RACE COURSE.
The race course itself in terms is in-
tordicted by the laws of the Methodist
Church. No distinction here is made be
tween football horse race. on any other.
But" said Mr.. Wilson "thc advocates OF
the cycle races concedc that the tendency
OF the horse races is Co gamble. but they
claim that their meets as they cah
them. are the exceptions and that they
are as far removed from the horse races
as the poles. what is the wide differ
ouceg' asked Mr.. Wilson. There is as
much moral quality" said Mr.. Wilson,
per se I'm testing tho speed of "a man AZ
"a horse enlarged The incidents are NOT
dissimilar Speaking on the subject or
keeping places Of amusement opened ON
Sunday. Mr.. Wilson did not hesitate 10
say that 10 keep "a place of amusement
like the rooms of the COckadc city Cycle
club open ON the Sabbath day is wrong
as he understood boz the teaching ot the
Word Of God
Labor Day was observed here hy mo
closing of the banks. and the postofiice
only kept open until noon.
a delightful dance was given hy Miss
Gertrude Barncr az the residence of her
grandfather. Captain W. j.. Doyle. near
Dlnwiddie Courthouse 20 few nights ago.
Mr. Emmett Nugent was attacked about
10 o'clock last night on Washington
street by some unknown white man, who
struck him about the head Mr. Nngcnt
was only slightly hurt AZ the time the
attack was made ON him Mr.. Nugent
was in the vicinity Of the First Baptist
church. He is unable to account Tor the
unprOvoked assault made on him.
Some time yesterday a c0rnct and case.
valued at So. was stolen from the Acad-
envy of Music.
CORNER STONE.
The cornerstone OF ST. Johns Ep.s-
copal church. which is now Boo course of
erection ON Washington street viii Boz
laid ON next Friday afternoon at 8 o'clock
by Powhatan Starko Lodge of Masons or
Petersburg The address VIII ho made by
Rev Robert a. Goodwin. rector of 81
Johns Episcopal church of Richmond.
, Mr. Goodwin was mo one time rector of
this church. other ministers of the city
will take part in the exercises.