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Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1898-04-29
ODDS AID ENDS.

London's big fire has led the county
p~enditures of nearl1 $1,000, eco at once
ard to add $3.50 Q a year to the esti-
mates.
Instruction in art is given TO 2,445,-
7S5 persons q year in England and Wales
through the department of science and
art. This, however, includes drawing
in the elementary schools, with their
2,o5o,oo0 pupils, at a cost of $Ss0,COo a
year.
In 1897 Missouri produced 6 100000
bushels of corn, 100000 bushels of
wheat, 26,CO0, 900 bushels of oats, 3,C21,-
600 tons of hay, $4,000 bushels of flax
seed, 32,150 bales of cotton, 100000
pounds of tobacco, 3~,650,CO0 bushels of
potatoes, 5000, 900 barrels of apples,
the total fruit crop being worth $780,
rU0,OGO; 1,118,5o0 head of cattle and
100000 hogs.
An inventive genius in Media, Pa,
has rugged up q device which he conf
IDENTIFY predicts will put an end to
street car hold-ups. He is conductor on
an electric line and has lined the in
terror of his car with wires charged with
electricity. Along these wires runs q
small trolley device, which is intended
to be kept in his hand constantly, no
natter where he may be in the car. 1t
terminates in a fork-shaped metallic
rod, and with this rod it is proposed to
electrocute any daring foOtpad who at
lacks the cur.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1898-04-29
PRODUCED BY A

1t was in Seville that the game OF
checkers originated.
Spain produced the compass as we'll
as gunpowder.
From Grenada came the dulcimer;
from Cordova the guitar, and from the
people the serenade.
The first clock which struck in Eu-
rope was a present from Haroun-al-
Raschid to Charlemagne.
1t was in the courts of the caliphs
that the laws of chivalry were formed
and spread to the rest of Europe and
England.
Spain produced the Cid, Christopher
Columbus and notable travellers, and
during medieval times in art, science
and learning it had first rank. Before
the Visigoths overran the country was
it's time of glory-zafter that its decline
set in. gaI {,
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1898-04-29

cars is a gord load for a locomotive
engine, it would take fifty locomo-
tives to haul the great steel struc-
tire.
Our present effective lighting forces
consists ni five battleships Of the first
class, n of the second class, two
armored cruisers, fifteen gunboats,
six double turreted monitors. one
dispatch boat, M transport and
eight torpedo boats. This does not
include the new purchases.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1898-04-29
Eastward THROUGH
THE ROCKIES ~~

The traveller, tourist ,or bushes!
man Is wise when he selects the Rio
Grande Western Railway &Great Salt
Lake Route" for his route to the East
it ID the only transcontlnental line
passing directly through Salt Laks
City, and in addition to the glimpa
it affords Of the Temple City. ts
Great SnIt Lake and picturesquI
Salt Lake and Utah Valley, it. afford
the choice Of three distinct route
through the mountains and the mos
magnificent scenery III the world.
On all classes Of tickets stopoverl
are granted Mt Ogden. Salt Lab
City, Glenwood Syringe. Leadvill1
Colorado Springs, Denver and otbs
points of interest. Double dahl
train:service and through Pullma
and Tourist sleening cars betwed
San Francisco end Denver. Touna
cars through to Omaha, Chicago an
Boston.
For illustrated pamphlets desert
tive Of the aGreat Salt Lake Routt
write to F. A. WADLE1oH, Gener
Passenger Agent. Salt Lake City.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1898-04-29
A CURIOUS SET.
How the Old WOman Dashed . Recl.
& less Youths Uopea.

"a less Y0uth's Hopes.
Two Of the younger members Of q
well-known club. Dotn Of whom are so
fond of betting that they are willing
to wager money upon almost anything,
became involved in IN argument I'VE
the popularity of mustaches ii few days
ago. says the Philadelphia l;ecord. One
commended that the wearing of the hir-
suite adornment was on the wane: the
other said that more nustaches are
worn now than ever before. The up
shot of the matter was that the first of
fered TO bet that seven persons without
mustaches ~(including women. for the
sake Of making the test more interest
ing) would pass the club windows be-
fore Three with mustaches should go
by. The wager was promptly accept
ed, a referee was selected and the three
stationed themselves at the point of
vantage 10 take observations. The first
o 10 pass were young women and the
an~ti-nlustache man grew jubilant. His
jaw fell, however, when the next two
pedestrians, with luxurious growths
upon their lips, hove in sight. Then fol-
lowed two more women, and the watch
ers waited eXpectantly. The ninth
passer-by was a young man who was
raising Il mustache. yet in it's infancy.
A warm argument followed as to the
disposition of this case, but the referee
settled the matter by crediting one-haIf
to each side, making the score Gh to 2h.
An old woman was approaching in the
distance, and the nan who had 2h
points began to lose hope. but when
she arrived opposite the reviewing stand
it was seen that she had more hair
on her lip than her male predecessor.
The referee decided against the fellow
who had proposed the bet.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1898-04-29
Enrolling Troops.

The following received from the
Adjutant-G General OF the United
States Army gives particulars as to
the enlistment and mastering of
troops:
WASHINGTON, D. c., April 27. 1893.
The Governor cf Nevada, Carson
city, Nevada The following decis-
ION Of the Secretary OF War of this
date is communicated for your inter
nation:
"All absolutely necessary expenses
for the subsistence, transportation,
sheltering and generally tile main
tainaDce of volunteers during the in
tervaI between their enrollme mt Ten
listment) and their muster Tor beng
sworn) into the ser"ice of the United
States; also all Incidental expenses
connected therewiLlr, such as the hi:e
Of officers, clerks, messengers, etc.,
for mastering officers, will be met by
the Government of the United States
from the proper appropriation at the
disposal Of the several staff depart
ments of the army. Certified vouoh-
ers for all expenditures herein au-
thorized will lie forwarded to the
War Department and approved by
the mastering officers.
(Signed3 H.. Q. CoRBIN,
49,. Acknowledgement.
WASHINGTON, April 27.-Governor
OF Nevada, Carson, Nev.--Mu ster ing
regulations of the war department
provide that medi al officers before
being mustered INTO the service Of
the United States will he required to
pass satisfactory examination as to
character and professional ability be-
fore II board nt army surgeons or
civilian physicians or both desig-
mated by the At rgeon general. An
army surgeon has been designated to
conduct physical examination for
volunteers at cache States rendez
vous. The Secretary of Mar requ sts
that you appoint two civilian ply j.
clans to constitute with the army
surgeon abroad for carrying out the
above provisions.
H G.. CoRBIN.
Adjutant-G General u. s. A.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1898-04-29
Notice to Creditors.

TN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE
j Fourth Judicial District OF the State Of
In the matter OF the estate Of kugene
Parks. deceased.
Notice Is hereby given that David Casper
was duly appointed administrator OF tho
estate Of Eugene Parks, deceased. on the
9Th day OF April, A. d. 1893, The creditors
and all persona having claims against said
deceased, IRE hereby notified 70 file them,
with the necessary vouchers, with The
Clerk OF said , curt within forty days after
the frat publication Of this notice.
DAVID CASPER,
administrator OF the Estate Of EBgene
Parks, deceased.
Dated ct Elko, April II, 1893.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1898-04-29
Cure Tor Glover sickness.

Clover sickness. q common disease
which often ruins clover crops. has
caused German scientists to make OK.
periments. They have succeeded in
getting cultures Of the bacteria that
produce the disease. They expect that
soon farmers will, be able tolinoculate
their land just - athuman being may
be treated =
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1898-04-29
Facts About Our Navy.

A captain OF the Davy ranks with
a colonel in the arm.
An act OF Congress in 1873 abol-
ished coin in the navy.
Sailors are paid from $3.50 to $3.50
per month and hoard.
IT Gusts $500 every time one OF the
guns on board a ship is fired.
Battleships are covered with nickle
steel from five to seven inches thick.
A submarine torpedo boat to he
known as the Pluner is nearly com.
pleted.
At present the total enlisted force
Of the naval militia is 1870 officers
and men.
We have five armored ~battleshlps
tile Indiana. Iowa, Massachusetts,,
Oregon and Texas.
Great Britain has 294 torpedo boats
and torpedo BOAT destroy ers; Uncle
Sam has Only eight.
Behind the heavy armor there is a
heavy padding of either corn pith or
cocoa husks.
Five hundred and twenty-six men
and forty officers are required to han
die the cruiser New York.
A big battleship has on board an
electric plant capable of lighting Il
town of 500 Inhabitants.
All the cruisers are named IN honor
of cit es, and battleships, except the
kearsarge, III honor of States.
Marines are the police ON board
ship.
Originally they we're employed to
prevent mutiny among the sailors.
Those artists who SHOW smoke in
their pictures of naval battles are
wholly wrong. Smokeless powder is
used.
Battleships are for the navy work;
cruisers are m destroyers;
monitors are used only for coast de-
Tense.
The Indiana could lie outside
Sanly Hook and throw 12-pound
shot into New York at the rate
Of four a minute.
The fastest vessels in the navy are
the torpedo .Oats Porter and Dupont,
each of which can travel 27.5 knots
al hour.
Rattleships cost from S2,5O0.Oh to
$3,75O,000. ~ good torpedo boat costs
over 100000.
Sumo nf the guns in the navy can
fire II shot twelve miles, farther than a
man can soc, for the guns are aimed
and sighted Ivy machinery.
The amount expended by the navy
department during 1897 was 1884,
59G,546. This is "a larger sum than
has been expended in any year since
1866.
There are six rear admirals in &C
tive service. The officers OF vice ad.
miral and admiral are untitled, there
is no head 10 the navy excepting Sec.
rotary Long.
The biggest guns in the navy are
forty nine feet long; big enough FOL
a n to crawl into; four feet il
diameter at their biggest part, an6
weigh 135,500 pounds or tbereabouts
Our battleshjps have a speed O
from fifteen to seventeen knots al
hour. Cruisers make ninteen t.
.twenty-four knots, while the moni
tors can travel only five to sevet
knots.
The United States is the fifth inavs
power in the world. The navies O
Great Britain, France, Russia an
Italy rank ahead in the order nance
Germany and the United States ar
about tied.
The powder used is brown and i
hunks abeut the size OF q caramel. 1
charge for the biggest guns weigh
80 pounds and is hoisted to the breeo
by u derrick, the powder being sewe
up in buriap bags.
The Iowa weighs nearly 10000 ton
and as twenty tons is the averag
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1898-04-29

Cume and zee the fine ties just re-
ceived at Alexander's.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-06-11
ARRIVAL OF THE BELGIC.
It Left the Charleston at Honolulu and
Passed the Transports $50 Miles
Out From that Port.

SAN FRANCISCO, June S.-The steam
Fl Belgic arrived from the orient via
Honolulu, but was sent into quaran-
tine, three cases of smallpox having
developed on board since her depar-
tuTe from Hong Kong. One case was
landed at Nagasaki, another at Kobe
and the third at Honolulu No new
cases have developed since the steamer
left Honolulu, and it is thought that
the disease has been stamped out. The
vessel and cargo will be thoroughly
fumigated.
The Belgic reports sighting the first
fleet of transports which left this city
Nav 25 aboQt $50 miles east of Homo
LULA
At ten O'Clock the merchants ex-
change received word from the Beigic
that that vessel had sailed from Homo
lulu on June /, and that the Charleston
had arrived at Honolulu two days be-
fore and was recoaled at the time of
the departure of the Belgic.
Preparations were being made at
Honolulu for the reception of the
troops which were expected to arrive
there on the day the Belgic left The
town was beautifully decorated, and a
public reception was to be given the
men on the troop ships.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-06-11
NAVAL CADETS AT THE FRONT.
Many Spend Their Usual Summer Vacation
on War Vessels In Cuban Waters
Eager for the Fray.

WASHINGTON, June S.-The navy de-
partment has decided to give the naval
cadets at Annapolis an opportunity to
see real warfare by taking assignments
On the war ships in lieu of the GUS
tomary summer vacation. As a result
about half of the second-class men and
quite Il number of the third-class men
have been assigned to duty on the In
diana, New York, Iowa and other ships
in the West Indian waters.
The assignments are not general,
applying to an entire class, but are en-
tirely elective by the cadets them
selves. They are showing much eager
ness for the service, as disclosed by the
large number of applications thus far
made
The department has approved the
application in all cases, unless some
personal or family objection was
raised. The assignments are made to
the larger ships,as they afford the best
accommodation, the smaller gunboats
and auxiliary craft not having the
room for extra men. The cadets will
be made useful mainly as signal Off
GERS.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-06-11
Fast Time to Colorado.

A new through Sleeping Car line between
st. Louis and Colorado Springs will be estab-
lished over the Wabash-Rock Island Short
Line, May 18th, 1885, The time will be the
fastest made with through service between
these two points by many hours. Although
Sleeper will leave st. Louis on Wabash train
No. 3, at $40 a. m, arriving at Colorado
Springs the next morning at HOO, with q di.
rect connection for Denver, arriving at ll.3d
a. m. This is the fastest regular through
service ever established between St. Louis
and Colorado. Returning, the Sleeper wiz
leave Colorado Springs at 2.45 p. m, and ar.
rive at st. Louis the next evening at els.
Patrons of this line will avoid the only IN.
pleasant feature heretofore attendant on Col
eFado travel, iQasmuch as the trip through
MissouriPs fertile fields will now be by day.
light, and the iia:.sfae.ire portion OF Kansas
will be traversed during the night, with tha
mountain scenery to greet the tourists in the
morning.
The fast time of this line will naturally
commend the Wabash Route to intending
Colorado tourists.
Particulars will be gladly furnished on ap
plication.
c. S. CRANE. C. P. & T. A. St. Louis.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-06-11
SAILED FOR MANILA HARBOR.
Departure of the Monitor Monterey and
the Collier Brutus-ReceIved
Their Money.

SAN Francisco, June s.-The princi.
pal event in the local war situation
yesterday was the departure OF the
monitor Monterey and the collier Bru-
tus for Manila. The order to get Under
way was issued about one o'clock, and
shortly afterwards the wharves and
docks on the water front were crowded
with people anxious to witness tks de-
parture of the formidable fighting ma
chine and the collier which is to ac-
company her. Every steam whistle on
the water front blew a farewell, and
as the two vessels moved down the har-
Dor toward the Golden Gate the crowds
on the wharves set up a mighty cheer.
The Monterey has always been a
great favorite. The prospects are that
she will never again enter this harbor,
as she is to be permanently stationed
in the vicinity of Uncle Sans colonies
in the east.
Nearly 500, 900 was paid out yester-
day to the volunteers from Pennsylva-
MIA and Colorado. All day long lines
of men were receiving the money due
them for a months past service and for
one months service in advance.
That the second expedition to the
Philippines will not leave here before
next Saturday seems almost certain at
this writing. Stores, supplies and
ammunition are being placed on board,
but the work will hardly be completed
before the end of this week.
The troops which are to embark on
the Colon, Zealandia and China are
ready for service, the last equipment
being delivered yesterday.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-06-11
THE VICTORY AT SANTIAGO.
The Way Cleared for the Entrance of Ad-
miral sampson and the Destruc-
tIon of the Spanish Fleet.

LONDON, June s.-A dispatch to the
Daily Mail from Cape Haytien says:
The American victory at Santiago de
Cuba has cleared the way for the en-
trance of Admiral Sampson and the
destruction of the Spanish fleet. AS
Santiago's land defenses are reported
weak, it is likely that the city will
yield to a vigorous attack.
1t is reported that the commander Of
the Reina Mercedes, second in COM
mand of the Spanish feet under Ger
vera, vas killed during the engage
ment. The combined American and
insurgents forces are intrenched lear
Daiquiri with guns mounted in prepa-
ration for a further movement. From
Spanish sources comes a report that a
party of Americans landed at Aqua
dores, but whether it is true or what
The result was, is not known here.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-06-11
MOST SERIOUS FOR SPAIN.
Detection of Spain's Native Troops
in the Philippines is Omin-
Gus for the DonS.
ONE REGIMENT DESERTED IN A BODY.
They First Killed Their Officers and Then
Massacred a Company of Spanish In:
fantry-Chief AguInaldo's Treatment. Of
the Spanish Prisoners Said to be Exem'
~plary-IIoilo Is Quiet.

LONDON, June IA dispatch to the
Times from Manila, referring to the
fighting of May 80 and June l, says the
Spanish loss in killed, wounded anc
prisoners was heavy, but that the most
serious feature of all for Spain is the
detection of hundreds of natives. The
dispatch says:
''One native regiment deserted after
killing its officers and massacreing a
company of Spanish infantry, n
rebels and eX-rebels on both sides W.
been shot because they were suspected
of treachery to their respective gen.
erals. The S~paniards are endeavorln2
by every to win over
the rebels, who are attracted
by promises of pardon and high
offices. But Aguinaldo's attraction is
stronger. He has completely sur
rounded Manila, by cutting the rail-
roads and holding the rivers by which
food had previously reached the city.
If the city is not starved into surren-
der the rebels may carry it, having
now an increasing number of rifles n
field guns.
'Aguinaldo's treatment of the Span
ish prisoners is exemplary. Few ex-
cesses are reported, except where
priests were mutilated before being
killed.
Admiral Dewey is not assisting the
rebels, but it. isprobably due to him that
Aguinaldo's forces avoid excesses.
Foreigners, with the exception of
the French nuns, remain in Manila,
but are ready to board the refuge
steamers as soon as the necessity
arises.
GGIlOilo ;6 1r;at -
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-06-11
AGUINALDO'S PROCLAMATION.
The Desire Indicated to Set up a Native
Administration Under An Ameri-
can Protectorato.

LONDON, June S-The Hong Kong
correspondent of the Times says:
A proclamation, issued by Aguinaldo,
the insurgent chief, points to the desire
to set up a native administration in
the Philippines under an American
protectorate. Aguinaldo, with an adj
visory council, would hold the dictator
ship until the conquest of the islands
and would then establish a republican
assembly.
Azuinaldo has issued orders hat the
lives and property of Europeans, Chi
nese and all Spanish non-combatants
are t be protected, and that all ex-
cesses are to be avoided.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-06-11
800 Reward 800.

The readers of his paper will be pleased
disease that science has been able to cure in
ali its stages, and that is Catarrh. Halls
Catarrh Cure is the only positive cure
known to the medical fraternity. Catarrh
being a constitutional disease, requires a
constitutional treatment. Halls Catarrh
Cure is taken internally, acting directly
upon the blood and mucous surfaces of the
system, thereby destroying the foundation
strength by building up the constitution and
assisting nature in doing its work. The
proprietors have so much faith in its cura.
tive powers that they offer One Hundred
Dollars for any case that it fails to cure.
Send for list of testimonials.
Address F. j. Cheney L Co., Toledo, o.
Sold by Druggists, 75c.
HalPs Family Pills are the best.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-06-11

LONDON, June s.-The call which
Col. John Hay, the United States am
bassador, made at the foreign Office
Monday, followed the receipt by him
of a long cable message from the state
department at Washington. He had an
extended talk with the foreign officials,
during which important matters reIa-
tive to Cuba were discussed.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-06-11
Gov. Hastings Sends Words of Encourage
ment to the Pennsylvania Boys.

HARRISBURG, Pa, June s.-By direc-
ton of Gov. Hastings, Adjt.-Gen. Stew
art sent a telegram to Col. Alexan-
der Hawkins, Tenth regiment Penn
s~ylvania volunteers, who will en-
bark with his troops from
San Francisco for the Philippines,
assuring the colonel of the governors
appreciation of the soldierly conduct
of his men, wishing them, on behalf of
the people of the state, a distinguished
tour of duty and safe return to their
homes, and extending congratulations
and best wishes to the colonel
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-06-11
Shake Into Your shoes

Aliens Foot-Ease, a powder for the feet.
It cures painful, swollen, nervous, smartins
feet and instantly takes the sting out oil
corns and bunions. It's the greatest comfort
discovery of the age. Aliens Foot-Eas makes
tight or new shoes feel easy. 1t is a certain
cure for sweating, callous and hot, tired, ach-
ing feet Tn It to-day. Sold by all druggists
and shoe stores, 25c. Trial package FREE.
Address Allen S. 0lmsted, LIE Roy, n. Y.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-06-11
Death Of a Bright Young Editor.

OsrEGo, n. Y, June s.-Wm. d. Far
well, night city editor of the New
York Tribune, died at his parents
home here yesterday of consumption,
aged % Prior to his association with
the Tribune he was editor Of the New
ark N. j. Advertiser.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-06-11
Hoods Sarsaparilla
Hood's pile cure indigestion. biliousnes,
Why He Stuck It On.

"Tt strikes me, Mr.. Brief" said Mr.. Dog.
way, "tbat your charge of $50 for this opin-
ion is pretty steep"
mo doubt" said Mr.. Brief. "But you
see, Dogway, when you come and ask me for
an opinion which violates all my convic.
lions, you've got to pay not only for your
law, but for my conscience. "-Harperi
Bazar,
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-06-11
American Medical Association.

DENVER, Col, June s.-The annual
convention of the American Medical
association opened in the Broadway
theater at 10 a. m. with a large attend
ance. Gov. Adams and Mayor McMur-
ray delivered addresses of welcome.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-06-11

''They tell me that Blakely is not rich
and yet there is not a day but what the
wagon from the jewellers and the mer,
chants stops there"
THAT'S so. She's one of these women
that has things sent home on disapproval."
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-06-11
No Lack of Attention.

Miss New-I can't get my watch to keep
time properly.
Jeweler-Perhaps it needs regulating.
"Surely not. | move the regulator over
the entire scale every day."-Jewelers'
Weekly,
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-06-11
You Know What Is to Follow.

"What | am about to say is for your good"
is always the preface for the meanest things
our friends can possibly retail into our I'm
willing ears.-Chicago Times Herald.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-06-11

The six-hundred-p pound lady in the mu-
scum draws a pretty fat salary.-L. A. W.
Bulletin.