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Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1898-01-24
JOINT STATEMENT

OF AUDITOR AND TIsEASUiimIx
OF ELKO COUNTY.
For the Quarter Ending Dec.
81, 1897.
State OF NEVADA, q.
County OF Elko. 20
AUDITORS oFFICR.
f-6i . 80 iIr ! re, i.
70 the Honorable Board Of County Commls
sioners of Elko County, Nevada:
GENTLEMEN: We herewith submit our Quar-
Orly Report OF the Finances Of the County
Tor the quArter ending Dec. 81 1897.
respectfully submitted: - &c..
CA. WATKINS
Auditor,
IA. MCBRIDE,
Treasurer.
Worcester morning daily spy. (Worcester, Mass.) 1888-1898, 1898-01-06
FOR A STRIKE.
New Bedford Spinners Vote to
Resist a Cut-Down.
Suggestion that Action be Deferred Until
Spring 7ejscted-FinaI Effort for
Compromise to be Made.

New Bedford, Mass, Jan. 5.-The ex-
pected happened tonight, when the
Spinners' Union voted to resist the cut
down by a strike. An informal ballot
was taken on the question of whether
the union should resist the cut-down,
and the vote was unanimously in favor
of resisting.
The union members in this city num-
Der $50 steady spinners, 100 spare spin
ners, and 100 doffers. The meeting this
evening was attended by both spinners
and doffers. AT the outset, Secretary
Ross offered suggestion to the meet
ing as to the advisabilfty of postuonine.
taking action in the matter of reduction
until spring, or until the feeling Of the
other unions could be learned, but the
meeting said mo" almost as one voice
TO any postponement of action on the
reduction.
Inc general sentiment was Expressed
phat the Weavers and card and pickeo%-
room associations would strike anyway
ana 1t was not necessary to wait to And
OUT what action the other unions woalld
take: Then came the matter of the re-
ouctlon, and an informal ballot was
taken on whether to accept or resist tha
cut-down.
every man in the hall voted in favor
or resisting the cut down. The infornas
paliot was not made formal, as it was
desired to wait few days to see Il
any way OF affecting settlement was
possible. "''
Committees on conference with the
manufacturers and with committees
from other labor unions in the civ a.
case OF strike to arrange for the man
agement of the strike, That the opera
lives may work tremendously and more
| successfully in their resistance, were
chosen
Samuel Ross Of the local spinnerz
union, who is also secretary Of the Ma
tlonal Mule Spinners Union, will call q
meeting of the executive council ~ tbs
National Union to be held In Boston
next Sunday, when the question of sane
| tioning strike by the spinners in This
| city will be settled
Worcester morning daily spy. (Worcester, Mass.) 1888-1898, 1898-01-06

could come to a general Of God has
come to me. One Of my own sons has
departed from his fathers side and from
the Salvation Army. l do not bear MIN
iN-will; for, though think he is In the
wrong, he Is still my son. OF contro-
versy or disputation I'll have none.
am the friend Of all men,"
The meeting cheered a cable message
from Mr.. John Addison Porter on be-
half of President Mckinley. In the dis
patch Mr.. Porter said: THE report of
the progress Of your philanthroplc work
Is one of which you have right to be
proud. I can assure you the president
fully realizes the effective relief work
now being done on such a large scale"
Worcester morning daily spy. (Worcester, Mass.) 1888-1898, 1898-01-06
GEN. BOOTHS FAREWELL,
He is About to Leave London for the
United States.

London, Jan. 5,-Six thousand persons,
most of them members of the Salvation
Army, took part at Albert Hall tonight
in a demonstration Of farewell to Gen.
William Booth who is about to sail for
the United States to assist in organiz-
ing great additions to the army" The
brass bands led the music, and in the
body of the hall were a thousand Sal
walton women who performed move
ments with red, white and blue scarfs.
Gen. Booth, on entering the hall, re-
ceived tremendous ovation, the women
forming themselves into limitations of
American and British flags Commits
sioner Coombs presented an address
from the English Salvation Army to be
delivered to the American Army. Gen.
Booth. in the course of a long speech,
said:
II am going where I Shall unquestion-
ably receive a generous welcome. What
ever jealousies may be In the hearts of
others. the Salvationists on both sides
of the water have only affection and
confidence for each other. We have had
our sorrows and storms. In the United
States one Of the greatest sorrows that
Worcester morning daily spy. (Worcester, Mass.) 1888-1898, 1898-01-06
o'NElL MUST DIE.
The Governor Saw No Reason for Sta,
Ing the Execution.


ing the Execution.
Boston, Jan. 5.-Gov. wolcott, at 2.so
o'clock p. m. today, issued the follow
ing statement: "a hearing lasting near
ly five hours was today given by the
governor to DR.. Woodbridge of Williams
College. Who wrote a letter some days
since requesting permission to submit
his views on medical testimony in
ONeiPs case.
The physicians who testified at the
trial, the attorney general and the corul
sci for the defense We're present. DR..
Woodbridge stated his views at length.
going into the testimony of the experts
at the trial very infinitely. At the con-
clusion of his remarks, Drs. Zabriskie
and Kennedy, at the request of the gov
ernor gave their views in reply to DR..
Woodbridge, and DR.. Twitchell of Green
field, who was not a witness at the trial.
also testified.
after considering the whole matter
carefully the governor announced as his
opinion that sufficient cause had not been
shown to justify his interference with
the sentence, and that he did not feel
warranted in staying the execution In
this conclusion the lieutenant governor
and members of the council present con-
Cured
Worcester morning daily spy. (Worcester, Mass.) 1888-1898, 1898-01-06

causes, and in case of removal, the
causes shall be specified and the papers
made a record of the office.
1t includes in the civil service postal
clerks and letter carriers in offices hav-
ing over 10 employees, exclusive Of SUI
bordinates. 1t limits the civil service
regulations to clerks whose compensa-
ton is 5000 to $500 per year, and IN
cludes as clerks, copyists, computers,
counters and craftsmen. 1t is pointed
out that the essential .dea Of the fore
going bill is to take out of the civil
service all responsible and important
offices, limiting it only to clerks in
Washington and certain large cities,
and in these cases fixing a tenure OF
Office of five years
Worcester morning daily spy. (Worcester, Mass.) 1888-1898, 1898-01-06
A CRANK ARRESTED.

Washington, Jan. 5.--The police Off
GERS at the White House today arrested
crank He was a middle-aged Ger
man named Jacob Clements who said
he lived near Williamsbridge, N. Y.
For the past ten days he has haunted
the White House endeavoring to obtain
access to the president Yesterday he
addressed letter to the president, and
today he called at the White House and
announced God had sent him. He said
he bore the mark on his brow, an6 that
he must see the president.
Worcester morning daily spy. (Worcester, Mass.) 1888-1898, 1898-01-06
NOT EASILY oUsTEo.
Mr.. Brown Remains Corean Customs
Agent az Seoul.

London, Jan. Especial dispatches
from Shanghai, today, say that j. Nc
Leavy Brown, the British Corean GUS
toms agent at Seoul, maintains firm
hold of his post, and that NJ. Alexieff,
the Russian agent who has been en-
deavoring to supplant the Englishman,
has been unable to obtain control of the
finances, owing to the fact that all the
funds are vested in Mr. Browns name
in the Hong Kong bank at Shanghai,
which institution only honors Mr..
Browns signature.
The negotiations between Sir Claude
M. Macdonald, the British minister at
Pekin, and the Tsung-Li-Yamen, with
reference to the questions arising from
the Russian occupation of Port Arthur,
are proceeding. The idea of an alliance
with Great Britain is reported to have
excited intense enthusiasm in Japan.
The Marquis Ito's cabinet, 1t is added,
will endeavor to promote an Anglo-Jap-
aneSe alliance.
Worcester morning daily spy. (Worcester, Mass.) 1888-1898, 1898-01-06
CREMATION SOCIETY.

Boston, Jan. 5.-Stockholders in the
Massachusetts, Cremation Society held
their annllal meeting today in this city
President James r. Chadwick spoke of
the growth and prospects of the socie-
ty. He said the increase in the number
of incinerations last year over the pre-
ceding year was 20. in spite of the fact
that the general mortality of Boston
has decreased from 1888 in 1000 in 1896
to 21.08 in 1897 Within a week, he said,
there will be completed new catafalque
at Forest Hills cemetery.
The entire board of directors was re-
elected
Worcester morning daily spy. (Worcester, Mass.) 1888-1898, 1898-01-06
REPUBLICANS DIVIDED

Annapolis, Md, Jan. 1.-The split in
the ranks of the republican members Of
the house which developed at last
nights conference. continued today,
with the result THAT the house was
compelled to adjourn until tomorrow,
without having organized. The trouble
arises from the position assumed by II
members Of the Baltimore city delega-
ton. who say they are in rebellion
against the rule of Senator Wellington,
Gov. Lowndes and other party leaders.
Worcester morning daily spy. (Worcester, Mass.) 1888-1898, 1898-01-06
NEW CIVIL SERVICE.
Many Sweeping Changes From Present
System Advocated.


Washington, Jan. 5.-The bill for the
reform of the civil service law, which
has been drafted by special commit
tee of the republican members opposed
to the system in its present form. makes
sweeping changes in the present sys-
tenn, the most important of which is
the establishment of five-year tenure
of office for. those government en-
ployees who are brought within the
terms Of the bill. The measure limits
the application of the civil service sys-
tenn to the department in Washington
and to localities where the total number
of employees exceeds %. All appointees
are commissioned for five years With
the power of removal clearly regulated
and vested In the appointing power. 1t
Is provided, however that no removal
shall be made fox political e. Seligious
Worcester morning daily spy. (Worcester, Mass.) 1888-1898, 1898-01-06
DOESN'T SPEAK ENGLISH.

Washington, Jan. 5.-The French en-
bassy has been notified by cable that
the new French ambassador, M. Cam
bon, sailed on the Gascogne from
Havre Saturday. He will remain in
New York few days, and will come
to Washington the middle of next week.
The presentation of his credentials to
the president will be made the follow
ing week NJ Cambon is one of the first
of recent ambassadors who does not
speak English, and this, to some extent,
will limit the freedom of his intercourse
with state department officials.
Worcester morning daily spy. (Worcester, Mass.) 1888-1898, 1898-01-06
THINKS HANNA SAFE.

Washington, Jan. 5.-Congressman
Grosvenor of Ohio arrived here today
and was in the house. To all inquiries
as to the senatorial contest, he ex-
pressed the opinion that Senator Hanna
would be reelected. eff Hanna Should
be defeated" said he, sit will be by a
combination of democrats and boiling
republicans, which will give the demo-
Gratis the senator for the long or short
y
Worcester morning daily spy. (Worcester, Mass.) 1888-1898, 1898-01-06
ST. LOUIS BRowNs SOLD.
The Price Paie IS sald to be $50. 600.

st. Louis, Jar 5.-The Post-Dispatch.
in it's last edition this afternoon, says:
The st. Louis Browns have been sold
to a syndicate composed of John I.
Brush, the Indianapolis base bali mag
nate; Messrs. Talbot and Schmidt of
that city, and Frank De Haas Robin
son, president Of the Cleveland Club.
The price paid was $4,000, of which
100000 is In cash and the remainder in
notes
Worcester morning daily spy. (Worcester, Mass.) 1888-1898, 1898-01-06
NOMINATIONS CONFIRMED.

Washington, Jan. 5.-The senate to-
day confirmed these nominations: To
be United States consuls general,
Charles M. Dickinson of New York, at
Constantinople Turkey Hezekiah A.
Gudger of North Carolina, at Panama.
To be consuls, George H. Jackson of
Connecticut, at Cognac, France; A. H.
Byington of Connecticut, at Naples,
Italy: benjamin F. Clark of New Hamp
shire, at Pernambuco, Brazil.
Worcester morning daily spy. (Worcester, Mass.) 1888-1898, 1898-01-06
GEN. MAN-BIGGS.
News of the Soldiers Death Received in
London.

News Of the Soldiers Death Received in
London.
London, Jan. 5.-According to a spe-
cial dispatch from Peshawur. Maj. Gen.
Arthur Yeatman-Biggs, in command of
the second division of the Tirah expedi-
ton on the northwest frontier of India,
died Tuesday from dysentery. The news
is confirmed from various sources. He
was born in 1913, entering the army In
1850 and became major general
last year. He served in China in
1862, during the South African war in
1879, and with the Egyptian expedition
in 1882. He was created Companion
of the Bath in 1891, and from 1895 had
commanded the presidency district of
Bengal Some of the most eff
fective work of the British forces on the
northwest frontier Of India during the
campaign against the rebellious tribes
men has been done by the troops of the
second division, including the storming
and recapture of Dargai Ridge in Octo-
her
Worcester morning daily spy. (Worcester, Mass.) 1888-1898, 1898-01-06
REED CAPTURED?
story That the Bunco Man Had Been
Taken, Reaches Boston.

Boston. Jan. Information has today
been received by official circles to the
effect that the much-wanted John Reed,
and pail have been captured in New
Jersey.
Reed, who disappeared from view at
Boston one week ago today was due to
appear in the district court at Gardner,
Dec 80, and in the South birmingham
court Jan. 4, but his cases were obliged
to be defaulted in both instances.
Worcester morning daily spy. (Worcester, Mass.) 1888-1898, 1898-01-06
MUST REMOVE THEIR HATS.
A Boston Theatre Manager Makes
Sweeping Rule.

Boston, Jan. 5.--As a result Of the re-
cent ordinance passed by the board of
aldermen that whenever the patron of
any theatre requested the manager to
have hat or bonnet removed 1t must
be done under penalty of forfeiture Of
license. 1t was announced tonight from
the stage of one Of the leading vaude-
vile theatres of this city that ION and
after next Monday every lady must re-
move her hat or bonnet. either before
taking her seat, or Immediately there
after"
has as yet been issued by an amuse-
ment proprietor in connection with the
hat problem in the theatre.
Worcester morning daily spy. (Worcester, Mass.) 1888-1898, 1898-01-06
FEARS COMPETITION.
Mr.. Yarrow Impressed by a. Journey
Through New England.

London. Jan 6.-Mr. Yarrow, of Var
row & Co., a leading engineering firm
in London, cables to the Times this
morning. from Boston, that the result
of his tour of New England has inn
pressed him with the fact that a most
severe competition is inevitable from
the United States. He thinks the Eng
fish engineers now on strike are 'ignor-
ant of the progress of other countries, =
and offers to defray the expenses of the
tour of delegation that would go from
Boston to Philadelphia with q view of
preparing a statement as to the social
and financial position of American en-
gineers.
Worcester morning daily spy. (Worcester, Mass.) 1888-1898, 1898-01-06
LEGISLATURE ADJoURNs.
ohio's Senatorial Fight, However, Goes
RIGHT On.

Columbus, Ohio, Jan. 5.-Both
branches of legislature have adjourned
till Monday. But the senatorial contest
will continue day and night at the Neil
House, and the Great Southern Hotel.
The secret work viii go on, till next
Tuesday. when the two branches of the
legislature will vote separately for SEN
ator, and the roll calls will show
whether any changes have been made.
The doubtful members made no fiops
today. They are receiving the united
and untiring attention of the legislature
steering committees, and outside work
eds. Next Monday Gov. Bushnell will
be naugurated for his second term, but
this win not interfere will the senator
ial fight The anti-Hanna republicans
expect all Of their followers here Mon
day for large demonstration
Worcester morning daily spy. (Worcester, Mass.) 1888-1898, 1898-01-06
LOUD BILL REPORTED.

Washington, Jan. 5.--The committee
on post Offices and post roads reported
the Loud bin, remedying abuses in the
privilege of second-class mail matter, to
the house today Chairman Loud, in
making the report, said congress must
stop the second-class matter abuses, or
the government should go out of the
nostal business
Worcester morning daily spy. (Worcester, Mass.) 1888-1898, 1898-01-06
MR.. COVERINGS BILL.
Method Suggested for Protecting New
England Industries.

Washington, Jan. Representative
Lowering of Massachusetts,, in bill to-
day, recommended to the various states
of the llnioA the adoption of constitu-
tional amendment giving to congress
power to establish unborn hours of
labor in manufactures throughout the
United States it recites the variation
in the working week in various estab-
lishments, ranging from IS to ~ hours,
discriminating and disadvantageou to
both capital and ebor.
Worcester morning daily spy. (Worcester, Mass.) 1888-1898, 1898-01-06
ACCIDENT AT WARREN.
Freight Cars TeIescoped in Collision
and Set on Fire.
Special Dispatch to the spy.)

Especial Dispatch to the Spy.)
Springfield, Jan. 5.-The Springfield
local freight train. east bound, backed
into the milk-shed at Warren about 7.15
Wednesday evening. The caboose. and
three cars loaded with potatoes and
pork, were telescoped. The stove in the
caboose set fire to the cars which, with
the milk-shed, were burned. The loss
on the milk-shed was about $1,000 Geo.
Forbes, brakeman, jumped from the
caboose and injured his leg. His home
is in West Springfield, where DR.. Breck
attended him. The accident was due to
a misplaced switch. The train was In
charge of Conductor C. H. West and En-
gineer F. Meanor
Worcester morning daily spy. (Worcester, Mass.) 1888-1898, 1898-01-06
FAIR WEATHER,

Boston, Mass, Jan. 5.-Local forecast
for Thursday: Fair; temperature gem
orally above freezing; southwest winds.
Washington, Jan. 5.-Forecast for
Thursday: For New England: Fair;
warmer in northern portions; northwest
erly winds.
For eastern New York Fair, followed
by increasing cloudiness, and probably
Worcester morning daily spy. (Worcester, Mass.) 1888-1898, 1898-01-06
TRUE BILL AGAINST BOND.
Must Answer to the Charge of Murder ID
the Second Degree.

New Haven, Conn.,, Jan. 5.-The grand
jury this afternoon reported a true bill Of
murder in the second degree against DIR.
Elijah A. Bond, the physician who is ac-
cused of causing the death Of Miss Grace
Dearborn Of Massachusetts, by criminal
practice.
brought into court and put to plea. He
pleaded mot guilty" The date Of the
trial will be announced tomorrow. Miss
Hannah Bond of Worcester. Mass, today
brother by executing in the town clerk
office a power of attorney in favor of r.
Q. Wood Of Worcester, empowering him
sary securities to secure her against loss,
to the end that her brother may be re-
leased from Jail on bonds.
Worcester morning daily spy. (Worcester, Mass.) 1888-1898, 1898-01-06
YOUNG JOHNSON INSANE.

Norwich. Conn, Jan. 5.-Robert
Johnson, aged 10 years, the Mystic fire.
bug. who was placed on trial today. in
the superior court, charged with two at
tempts at incendiarism at Mystic re-
Gently, was sentenced by Judge Wheel
er to confinement in the Connecticut
Hospital for the Insane for four years,
as the jury brought in : verdict of mot
gdilty, solely on the grounds Of In
sanity"
Worcester morning daily spy. (Worcester, Mass.) 1888-1898, 1898-01-06
MIR. BRYANs NAME PRESENTED.

Washington, Jan. 5.-The name of
Charles Page Bryan, to be minister to
China, was presented to the senate in
executive session today, and referred to
the committee on foreign relations. The
nomination has been held up for three
weeks or more. Mr. Bryans friends
accept the release of the nomination as
an indication that the president desires
confirmation
Worcester morning daily spy. (Worcester, Mass.) 1888-1898, 1898-01-06
DAILY WE'LL AGAIN.

Boston, Jan. 5.-Dan DAILY, the come
dian, who was injured by fall several
days ago. was discharged from the hos
pitai this afternoon. and it is expected
that he will be able to appear with his
company again tomorrow night.
Worcester morning daily spy. (Worcester, Mass.) 1888-1898, 1898-01-06
NO DUTY ON THE CARS GIFT.

Washington, Jan, Sat the request Of
the secretary of state, Secretary Gage
sent to the senate today the draft Of a
bill admitting free Of duty the bells pre-
scented by the emperor of Russia to the
Orthodox Russian Church at Bridge
port, Conn.
Worcester morning daily spy. (Worcester, Mass.) 1888-1898, 1898-01-06
PRICE OF CLOTH FALLS.

Fall River, Mass, Jan. .. - The cloth
market for nearby futures took another
drop today, and small sale, rumored to
be 1000 pieces weekly, was made for jan
uary, February and March delivery at
almost offsets the benefit derived by the
reduction in wages.
Worcester morning daily spy. (Worcester, Mass.) 1888-1898, 1898-01-06
THE WILLIAMS SLATE.
Lively Time Expected in Organizing Dem
ocratic State Committee.

Boston, Jan. 5.-Christopher t. Gala
han of Holyoke Cor chairman; William
S. McNary of Boston for secretary,
Charles D. Lewis of South birmingham
for treasurer. This is the slate agreed
upon ct a conference of the supporters
of George Fred Williams at his office
this afternoon, for officers of the DEM
ocratic state committee The meeting
Is to be held at the American House,
Saturday noon, and there promises to
be lively time before the organization
of the committee is perfected. A form
ulated opposition to the slate of the
Williams adherenus has already devel-
Oped
Worcester morning daily spy. (Worcester, Mass.) 1888-1898, 1898-01-06

Continued on Fifth FaseJ
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1898-08-23
Saw. He stola Melons.

Thomas Burns, farmer, who has
place in Burlington county just over thu
Mercer line, went to Trenton Wednesday
evening to learn what he could do abou
having the dog catcher, of that city, Viii
liam Harle, arrested. He charged tina
Harle had been down to his farm anC
stole water melons. When asked how h
knew that the thief was Harle, he sale
that he knew his horse and wagon, for hi
went to Trenton every day and had fire.
quently seen both.
He was told that as the offense wa
committed in Burlington county the ar
rest would have to be accomplished
through the initiative of one Of its com
hitting magistrates.
He went to Bordentown with Harle'
name and address in his pocket Tren
tons dog catcher promises to be very busy
this fall With an indictment for afro
cious assault in Mercer county, and on,
for larceny in Burlington, he will, in thu
language of the time, ''be kept from slip
ping for little while
Mr.. Burk appeared before Justice Viii
liam Burds, at Bordentown, and swor'
out warrants and placed them in thu
hands of officers, for the arrest of Edward
Mccoy and Isaac Edwards, of Trenton
charging them with stealing the water
melens.
William Harle, who it was said was i'm
plicated in the stealing of them, appeared
before Justice Burns and made affidavit tt
the effect that he was innocent of robbins
the melon patch, and produced a witness
to corroborate his statement He sale
that he was at home when the melons
were taken The wagon used by thu
party belonged to Harle, but they pro
cured it for other purposes.