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Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1897-02-26
PLIGHT OF TWO SOCIETY MEN.
Dress in q Baggage Car But Arc ON TIae
at @ Dance.

Dress In Baggage Car But Arc On TInae
at Q Dance.
Two young society men who left town
on an afternoon express train to attend
Il dance at Lenox had a most amusing
experience not long ago, says the New
York Mail and Express. The train lost
considerable time and a careful estimate
made of the time required to dress and
reach the dance on their arrival showed
these young men that they would be
very late indeed.
A way out of the difficulty was found
by one of the young men, who made the
suggestion that they dress in the bag
gage car and then they could proceed
to the dance Immediately upon the ar
rival of the train. They went to the car,
found their dress-suit cases and pro-
eeeded to change their attire. Clothes
of all kinds were scattered about the
car, when the door opened suddenly and
the conductor came in. He took in the
situation at a glance and lau:,. ed at the
plight of the young men.
Although one Of them land "A at the
station with dress clothes, no tie and
yellow shoes, he quickly remedied these
defects and drove at once to the house
where the entertainment was being
given.
These two young men had their dance
and were not very late, owing TO their
acrobatic performances of dressing in
baggage car ON train going over q
very rough road at 40 miles an hour and
so minutes late at that.
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I4E ARMgNlAk oonsslRAeYl..

THE ARMENIAN CONSPIRACY.
Reason for the. oenSfal RspuEakaosSto .
Fish Diet
The authorities were fully aware of
the conspiracy, and, instead of taking
steps to nip It in the bud, they armed
the populace to massacre the Armenian
population as soon as the first bomb
exploded, says the English Illustrated
Magazine. To crush the plot was simply
to seize a handful of men; to let them
hive their way was to enjoy the oppor-
unity of slaughtering several thou
lands of innocent people. This was so
Characteristic of Turkish statecraft
that it cannot surprise anybody who
is acquainted with the Ottoman system
of government. The completely of
the police was attested by numbers Of
cvewitnesses, who told me they had
seen both ends of street guarded by
the zaptiehs, while the mob broke into
the houses and murdered the inmates.
had from the mouth of Turkish min
'ster the admission that verbal instruc-
tons were given to the police to en-
courage and supervise the massacres.
To call this the suppression of ga ris-
ing" is the grim irony which is among
the literary graces of the sultan and
his clerks. The actual killing of Ar
Inenians before the eyes of the foreign
residents was a considerable business;
how many victims met their death by
drowning in the Bosphorus nobody was
able to compute. but was struck by
the general repugnance at the hotel to
fish diet, although the fish at that
time were said to be remarkably fine.
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Railroad Company. 1881 for trans
portatioD on occasion of funeral Of
the late Governor Jones. Ways and
Means. ...... .--r...
Substitute for Senate bill &c, Ways
md Reconsideration and sale Of
lands granted or hereafter to be
granted to this State from the
United States. Substitute adopt
Ell and submitted to Committee
of the Whole.
Recess till 2 p. m.
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STATE LEGISLATURE.
EIGHTEENTH SESSION.
ThirtJ-olRhth Day.

Met at IL a. M, President McCone
in the chair.
Roll call.
Prayer by the chaplain.
Journal read and approved.
Senate bill 63, from Judiciary
Amendatory Of act to regulate pro-
ceedngs in civil cases. Placed on
file until printed.
Senate bin Ga, Denton-Amenda
tory Of act fixing the salaries Of Lin
ooln county officers and providing for
compensation OF Deputy Sheriff. Ju-
dietary.
Senate bill 65, from Committee on
Clains-Relief of Virginia & Truckee
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THE rUKITY Law.

Should the Purity Of Elections Law
be continued on our statute books?
is q question asked by thinking men
all over the State. A few OF these
men are in doubt about the propriety
Of a repeal Of the law by the Le.isla-
ture in session, believing that goud
may come from a continuance OF the
law; that no fair trial Of the law has
been made, and that 1t could not be
expected u law so radical Us the Pur-
ity Of Elections Law would meet with
approval at the begin ming. Others
are Of the opinion that the law was
the means OF preventing the use OF
money for the purchase Of votes at our
late election and because Of which
prevention. and III the interest Of COOL
morals, the law should not be repeal
ed. There are others, who, In the in
terest of good morals, believe liza law
should be repealed.
The continuance or repeal Of the
law is not a question of propriety,
and u belief that the law may do good
if continued is speculation, and too
reuote.
If it is true the law has been, and
will be, the means Of preventing the
use Of money at elections, it should
be continued ia the interest of pure
morals and in the interest of good
government.
Arc there facts, or ID there a fact
that will lead to q belief that the law
at our late election was means for
the prevention Of the use of money for
the purchase Of votesY Should there
be fact thrt will tend to lead to a
conclusion that the law had anything
to do with preventing the use Of mon
ey ut the late election, such fact has
not been presented to public atten-
ton.
The absence of money at our late
election is admitted; but there was In
operation before and at the election
q more positive and to some higher
law than the Purity Of Elections Lw,
which excluded the use of money,
which more positive and higher law
is the law Of selfishness and true love
of money. At our late election there
was no cause or need OF money to
purchase votes. 1t will be remem-
bered that the State was almost q
unit FOR silver and any use OF money
could not have changed the result;
from which state OF the public mind
can be ascertained the only fact that
can be truthfully presented as a
cause for the absence Of money,
which fact resolved the use Of money
for the purchase of votes into pure
and simple matter Of business
economy.
Another thing which prevents tho
purchase OF votes is tho Australian
Ballot Law. 1t is an effective safe
guard to vote buying because the
purchaser cannot be sure that the
goods arc delivered. The Australian
Law covers the ground and the
Purity Law is not nOeded.-Reno
Journal.
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LOVE ON THE ROOF.
Cupid Files High. But He Has to Have q
Shot at the Target.

Cupid Files High, But He Has to Have
Shot at the Target.
They have good times, those girls In
Somebody's bookbindery establish
ment, half way between Center street
and Park row, says the New York
World.
Every pleasant noon, after eating
their frugal lunches, they climb to the
roof and engage in the merriest kind Of
romp. Games Of tag are played, and
hide and seek among the ehimneys, and
ring around rosy" and other games
known to the youthful mind. Some
times they have a dance, and once the
watchers from the high Office buildings
surrounding saw that the girls had an
organ grinder on the roof to play the
measures for their aerial tripping of the
light fantastic, as the country editors
have il.
Once in awhile some of the young
men employed in the establishment get
on the roof, too. When this happens the
fun grows uproarious. The games of
tag have spicy additions to them, and
many battle for kiss is hard fought
and won behind chimney which pro-
tects the contestants from the gaze Of
their fellows on the roof, but not from
the delighted observers in other build
ings, to whom these friendly RcuffleB are
almost as pleasant az IL they were en-
gagged in them themselves. ~
. . q
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AFTERNOON SESSION

Recess till 2 p. m.
AFTERNOON SESSION
Assembly bill Al, Norcross- mend
atory OF act to provide for free public
libraries and other matters relating
thereto.
Passed unanimously.
Senate bill 80, by Joint Committee
on State affairs-To re-district the
State OF Nevada in the matters of jul
dicial districts fix numbe of judges,
salaries. time Of election etc, salaries
to be $4,000 instead Of $4,000 per year.
Ably discussed in detail by Comine'
Ernst, Denton and Summerfeld. Pas
sed, to 6. Symmetrical changed his
vote to yea and gave notice Of recon-
sideration.
Assembly substitute for Assembly
bill 11-Amendatory of act for the es-
Establishment and maintenance of
public schools. Indefinitely post
poned.
Senate bill 48, 11-Amendatory of
act to provide for the better preser-
walton OF the mining records of the
State. Passed unanimously.
Assembly bill SO, Burshfield-LeaYe
OF absence for VIM. Easton, Sheriff of
l. snder county, two months. Passed
unanimously.
Senate bill 66, Skaggs - Supple.
mental to act to provide State reve-
nue.. License owning, herding, graz
ing or pasturing sheep in the various
counties. Judiciary.
Assembly bill 80. Oliver-To pro-
tect the fish IN the waters of washoe
Lake. Indefinitely postponed.
Senate bill 20. Summerfield Of
Humboldt-Amendatory of act Gre
ating judicial districts, fixing num-
Der OF Judges, salaries, etc. Five
districts, five judges, salaries $4,000
each per year, except Humboldt dis
trict, $4,000. Passed by a vote of 8
tot.
Senate bill 10, Mills-Amendatory
OF the physical culture law. Indef-
initely postponed.
Assembly bill 33, Hatch-Issuance
OF life diplomas to resident teachers
who have taught ten years consecu-
lively. Passed ID to /.
Senate joint resolution 2, Denton
Free and unlimited coinage Of silver,
l6 to 1. regardless of foreign nations
Federal relations.
Senate bill 81, Summerfield OF
Washoe-To regulate Life insurance
Psssad, IL to 8.
Adjourned.
ASSEMBLY.
Assembly called to order bv Speak
or Allen.
Roll call, quorum present.
Prayer by chaplain.
Journal Of yesterday read and ap
proved.
| Assembly bill 80, Oliver--Providins
for the compiling of the laws OF tn,
State Of Nevada, Judiciary.
Assembly bill "a, Foster-ProvidinI
for an inspector of hides, defining hi
duties and mode Of conpensation
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Longevity OF Poor and Rich.
Many paupers have lived to be 400
years old, but there 10 no record of a
millionaire having attained that age.
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CONTINUED ON THIRD PAGE
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visiting relatives in the neighborhood.
Mr., and Mrs. S. 5. Porter gave an i'm
promptu entertainment to the young
people Thursday night. The parloI
was filled with gay, happy couples, and
all seemed delighted.
Miss Cicely Kittrell has been very
sick for several days, but is much i'm
proved at present
Mrs. Dr. Bass has returned home
after an extended visit to her sick
mother, near Lebanon.
Miss Bass, of Wilson County, is visit
ing relatives here.
Mr.. h. Southall is still in feeble health.
His many friends are anxious for his
speedy recovery.
The young gentlemen of this neigh
borhOOd gave an elegant oyster supper
at the hOspitable home of Mr.. and Mrs.
c. II. Mckay Saturday evening. The
occasion was indeed an enjoyable one.
The old year 1896 has passed away and
1897 is now in our midst, and quite
heartily do we welcome thee, though
thou art fraught with hidden mysteries
of pleasure and pain. Yes, we pray
God to continue to hold his shield of
protecting care over us, and guide us
onward and upward. Wishing all a
happy and prosperous New Year, 1 am
as ever, GOLDEN HAIR.
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UNION.

UNION, Jan. 1.-The old year has
passed and gone and the New Year has
come in. l will try to write few lines
for the HERALD, as | have been silent
for some time on account of continued
sickness. | hope the new year will
bring health and happiness to many
homes.
Mr.. James Owens and family, of Giles
County, spent the holidays with rela-
tives on Snow creek.
Miss Matte Bell Hutchinson is now
visiting her sisters, Mrs. Cora Nichols
and Mrs. Emma Goodwin.
Mr.. Joe Gaskill has been suffering
the last two weeks with a dislocated
ankle. He is thought to be improving
at this time.
La grippe seems to be no respector OF
persons. 1t has made its way to nearly
all the homes in this community.
Bro. Owings filled his appointment at
Union January 3.
Mr.. Sam Goad, from Mississippi, was
at church yesterday. He will remain
with his friends until the first of
February. Wishing all the CORE spond
ents happy New Year, remain as
ever, MOUNTAIN PINK.
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LASEA.

LAsEA, Jan. 4-After few weeks alb
sence, we will try and jot down what
few items we have gathered.
The Death Angel visited this part of
the community on December 81 at l2:l5
o'clock, and claimed for its victim Mrs.
Dave Underwood, who had been an
invalid for several months. She was a
member of the NJ. +. Church, and was
about 81 years old. Funeral services
were conducted by f. NJ. Fuller, and
her remains were laid to rest in the old
family graveyard.
We are sorry to report DR.. j. G. Lee
no better.
Miss Ella HinsOn is spending a few
DAYS with relatives at this place.
Mr. Jimmie Derryberry, who is
attending school at franklin, spent the
holidays at home.
Mr. j. d. Derryberry has moved near
Mallard. We regret very much to give
him up.
Mr.. A. X. Derryberry have moved in
to our ghbOrhood We welcome him
in our midst.
Those on the sick list are, Mrs. w. A.
Derryberry, Mrs. Jemim Hardison, Miss
Ella Derry berry, Mr., j. +. Hardison,
Mrs Ella Dobbins and Mrs. Eva Black
burn.
Miss Ethel Derryberry gave singing
entertainment one night last week.
Well, as news is scarce, we will close
for this time. AS ever,
ROSE AND NELL.
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Cur Guuntq Correspondents,

da, and lived so that when he was called
he was ready and willing to 90. Mr..
Waddey suffered intensely for three
weeks with typhoid fever. He leaves
several brothers and sisters, besides a
host Of friends to mourn his loss. He
was buried at ComstOck' graveyard.
On Friday, the first of January, Mrs.
Jennie Wiley fell asleep in Jesus. Her
death was n surprise to many, as she
had only suffered for few days. She
leaves behind a grief-stricken uncle,
brothers, sisters and two sons, and a
host of other relatives aud friends to
mourn her loss. To them we extend
our deepest sympathy, and bid them
look to Jesus to lift this dark cloud of
sorrow which Overhangs their once
bright sky. While it was hard, no
doubt, for her to give up life so sweet,
yet q I'd so willed it, and she has passed
into the portals of the Haven OF Rest.
Her remains were laid to rest in the
Mt. Carmel graveyard to await the
morning of the resurrection.
On the 18th of December the Epwortb
League of Glenn's Chapel gave quite
a nice supper at the residence of Mr..
John Grigsby. The proceeds will go
to buy library for the League.
Mr. b. G. Stephenson is quite sick at
pre- sent with la grippe.
Miss Ellie Padget, of Nashville, is
visiting relatives at this place.
Miss Kennady, of Memphis, is visit
ing friends in this vicinity.
Mr.. Sam Caskey and wife and Miss
Emma Caskey, OF Nashville, were in
attendance at the burial of Mr.. Caskey's
sister, Mrs. Wiley, last Saturday.
Mrs. J. II. Wiley, of Glenn's Store, is
somewhat indisposed at this writing.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
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young men Wednesday evening with
an elegant supper, at his "bachelor-
home" All honor to Mr.. Mat! He de-
serves long, blue ribbon, four inches
wide.
Prof. Graham resumed school We'd
nesday.
Mr.. Turner and Miss Hightower are
again in their places at the public
school.
Misses Vashti Ballanfant and Daisy
Martin will take charge of a school on
Robinson Fork, Marshall county.
The Culleoka Academy lot will be
sold to the highest bidder on Jan. %.
j. A. Digger is contemplating the
building of a Touring mill. He also
thinks of putting in a cOrn-sheller with
double the capacity of the one he now
has.
Mr.. jim Edmondson, a travelling
salesman for Grant Bros, who has just
returned from Texas, has been visiting
at Hillsdale.
Mr.. John Williams was here on a
visit to his sick mother recently.
La grippe is an epidemic with us.
Mr.. Chas. Williams is quite sick.
Mr.. Tom Williamson's family, includ-
ing their visitor, Miss Fox, are on the
sick list.
Mrs. Fayette Willer and Miss Vashti
Ballanfant are recovering.
The potato buyers are in our midst,
Some of our farmers are selling at 70
cents per barrel; others are holding
for better prices.
The Literary Club will meet with
Miss Lillian Love, Tuesday evening.
Something from Maurice Thompson
will be read and discussed.
The EpwOrth League meets next Fri
day evening with Rev. w. j. Frierson.
A full attendance is desired, as new
officers are to be elected.
"Jim Dandy" law is founded on rea-
son and justice. You are beginning
wrong. Where is there justice to our
many readers in laying aside your pen?
Or the reason in not giving yourself a
recreation by writing a newsy letter oc-
casionally? Campbells Station should
be heard from.
"Why do we have to put up with
| Substitute instead of Barbara in the
beginning of the New Year," somebody
may ask. She is away visiting friends
and relatives in Marshall county.
May patience possess your souls dear
friends. "a bad beginning makes a
good ending"
With more good wishes added for the
! splendid herald, contributors and
readers, we remain as ever,
SUBSTITUTE.
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MT. NEBO AND SAWDUST VALLEY.

Mt NEBo, Jan. Add 1896 is now a
period of the past; nothing remains but
memories-sOme sad and sorroWful,
while others are exceedingly pleasant.
However, those moments can never be
recalled, and another year is ushered in
upon us. We take up a new chapter in
life, as IL were. Let us strive to do our
whole duty to God and our tellowman.
During Christmas, the fun-loving
young people were nicely entertained
at the homes of Mr.. and Mrs. Will Kin
ger, Mrs. Helena Mcbride, Mrs. Rob
Sargent, Mr. and Mrs. Wess Mcbride
and Mr.. and Mrs. Jim Sargent.
Quite a number in our community are
suffering from severe colds.
The remains Of Lloyd Goodman, who
died near Liberty church, were buried
at Nebo on Wednesday Of last week
His death was purely accidental. He
was leading mule and had the bride
thrown over his arm; in his hand was a
half-Opened pocket knife. The mule
became frightened and jerking back,
caused the knife to pierce Mr.. Good
mans stomach. He died few hours
later. He was the son Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Henry Goodman. They have our
deepest sympathy.
Mr.. and Mrs. Billy Pigg, of Santa Fe,
spent night recently as guests of Mrs.
A. NJ. Gray. They went from here to
visit Mrs. Pigg's mother, near Liberty
who is in quite feeble state of health .
Misses Eva Johnson and Eva Gray
attended the Christmas gathering at
the home of Mr.. Giddon Polk at Con-
cord, which was conducted by the
Young Peoples Society of Christian
EndeavOr at that place.
Mrs. Eugene Goad expects to leave in
Il u hnnna In
nessee.
Mr.. Frank Sargent is here from
Texas, visiting relatives and friends.
Mr.. Marvin Gray, of Polk Station,
gladdened the hearts of the homefolks
by their presence few days during
Xmas.
Mr. and Mrs. Jim Nance and little
daughters, Eula and Leoma, accom-
panied by Mrs. Adline Pipkin, of Fos-
ter's Chapel, spent several days as
guests of Mr.. j. Newt Johnson and fam
lily, near Mt. Pleasant, recently.
Miss Blanche Mcbride returned home
Saturday, after having paid most
pleasant visit to relatives in Nashville.
Prof Cummins, who is attending
school at the Peabody Normal College
at Nashville, went to his home at
TOtty's Bend to spend Xmas. He, in
company with his sister, came up to
visit friends in our community.
On Saturday night of Christmas week,
our League and large number of Wis
itors were right royalty entertained by
two most excellent speeches made by
DR.. Hazel Padgett, of Columbia, and
Mr.. Daimwood from near Mt. Olivet.
We also had two beautiful Rotations
which deserve special mention; one by
Miss Anna May Kinzer, and "The
Burial of Moses" by Mr.. Volney Lnck.
Last Saturday night we had business
meeting, and the following officers
were elected for the ensuing six
months: Mr.. Macon Kinzer, President;
Miss Blanche Mcbride, lst Vice; Miss
Eva Johnson, 2nd Vice; Mr.. Volney
Linck, Bird Vice; Miss Eva Gray, Score
tarv; and Mr.. o. l.. Mcbride, Treasurer.
Messrs Ike Curry and Phil Dawson, of
WaXahatchie, Texas, who are on visit
to Maury County friends, have been in
our midst several days.
Now, to all our HERALD friends, a
happy and prosperous New Year.
VAsHTI.
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GOSHEN.

GOSHEN, Jan. 1.-The old year is past
and forever gone. It's sun has set to
rise no more. Its cares and pleasures
are together buried in oblivion. Friends,
let us by Gods help, strive to make
this the best year of our lives, for
doubtless many of us will never see the
dawn of another New Year. To the
HERALD family and its many readers
we greet you with "IIappy New
Year, l, for one, will try to render
better service to our paper during this
year; but | feel that my best is insight
ticant when compared to the more bril-
liant correspondents.
on the oath of December Mr.. John
Morrow, of Williamson County, and
Miss May McMeen, of this neighbor-
hood, were united in marriage at the
home of the brides parents. Rev. y. b..
:. Owings performing the ceremony.
May peace and happiness reign over
them, and may prosperity illumine
their pathway through life.
We are sorry to report Mrs. Mile
Wrenn seriously i'll with the grip.
Mr. O. A. Jarratt is quite sick with
the grip.
Bud Black burn and family spent the
holidays in Williamson County with
Mrs. Black burns parents.
Mr.. John Roach celebrated his 55th
birthday the 10Th of last month, with
his children and near relatives.
Mrs. Bob Jarratt has about completed
his house.
James Blackburn gives to the HER
AID readers a simple mode of protect
ing young fruit trees from the rarages
of the rabbits. Rub the trees from the
ground mp rs high as a rabbit can reach
with raw hogs liver or the flesh of rab-
bit. He has tried this four consecu-
tive years without the loss of a tree.
FRANKIE.
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CULLE0KA.

CULLEoKA, Jan. New Years greet
ing to the HERALD and its numerous
readers! May peace and good will
reign III home and nation. Let each
one strive to make clean page; then
the book will be fair to behold.
Our holidays were unusually quiet
and commendable.
"Barbara" must have over-eaten her
self at the "Club" and had fit of in
digestion, or she would have written of
the Christmas tree. 1t was too pleasant
and enjoyable to be ignored.
The Suuday-school at the Methodist
church, joined by many children of the
other churches, were made happy by a
prettilv decorated and inexpensive tree,
from which all shared alike. No little
heart was made to ache because another
received more. Christmas carols and a
talk by the pastor com posed the pro-
grant
Mr. Mat Ballanfant entertained the
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Loco.

Loco, Jan. 4.-Many days and even
months have passed since | have sent
any notes to the dear old HERALD, and
many changes have taken place since
then. Our hearts have been saddened
by having to bid our last farewell to
several loved friends, who have gone to
that haven of rest, there to await the
coming of those whom they have left
behind them.
Christmas holidays are numbered
with things gone by, and it has been
quite merry round of pleasure and
enjoyment to the young people,
There was a very pleasant reception
given at the residence of Mr.. and Mrs.
J. NJ. Porter, of Williamson County, last
week, in honor Of Mr.. Autie Potter and
bride, of Columbia. The house was
decorated beautifully in holly, mistle-
toe and ivy and the supper was superb.
MIR. Marvin Gray, of Nashville, spent
the holidays with friends here.
Mr.. Arts Hunter, of Mt Pleasant, is