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Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1898-02-10
JOINT STATEMENT

IF AUDITOR AND TIiEASUiit.ss
,a~.- t.sSSs >sS$z.E.g ~ t.% ..
OF ELKO COUNTY.
For the Quarter Ending Dec.
H4f;a1sS7.1'
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TATB OF NEVADA L.
Gsu-tT Of Kko. E"
CT " y 49," AUDITORS OFFICE.
go. go. & E. ..;r.r. - 81
60 the, HoRorsble Board OF County Commls
, taNHsrs OF Elko Comfy, Nevada: - s.-e
s t9SNEyHSN' We herewith submit our Quar-
oely Report OF the Finances Of the County
Ter tho quArter ending. Dec. 81 1897.
= Respectfully submitted: ..
l'"" -r c. A. WATKINS
p,.,., IL Auditor,
J.. A. MCBRIDE. -"anH
;"r !frcssurer.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1898-12-22
washington Talk.

The house naval affairs committee
ordered a favorable report upon the
bill to create the rank of admiral and
vice admiral in the navy.
The secretary Of war has revoked
the order excluding Sylvester Seoyel
from all army posts, apology having
been made for his reported conduct at
Santiago"
Up to- this time the government Off
Gals have not. been able to ascertain
the number of Spanish prisoners held
by the Filipino insurgents, but they are
certain that the estimate from Madrid
of 10000 Is very much too high.
Senator Proctor introduced n resolu-
ton providing for the appointment of
a committee of five senator's TO visit
the islands of Cuba and Porto Rico for
the purpose of inquiring into the mill
tary requirements necessary to estab-
lish and maintain order In those ISL
ands until civil government Is inaugu-
rated.
The pension appropriations bill re-
Gently reported in the house carries
S145, 233,S30,( being $4,O0O,O0O more
than carried by the current act, due to
the increase in pension disbursements,
which rose $129, 040, III in 1897 to $144,-
651,ST9 In 1898. The total number Of
pensioners on the rolls is 9S3, TIA.
The government Is now giving atten-
ton to the adjustment Of affairs in the
Philippines to meet the new conditions,
and the subject has been discussed at
some length betw EN- the president and
secretary OF war. though 1t has not
figured very largely In the proceedings
of the fun cabinet circle. The presi-
dents intention Is to follow as closely
as circumstances permit the course
pursued towards the Cubans and Porto
Ricans up to this point.
Chief Examiner Server, of the civil
Service commission, in his annual re-
port, says applications for examina-
lions of all kinds during the past year
aggregated 46,313. He says temporary
appointments should moi be made for
regular positions where 1t is possible TO
avoid them, and that the commission
has under consideration a plan to best
meet the demands for eligibles with
exceptional and extraordinary qualif-
GATORS.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1898-12-22
Accidental happening.

The Johnson Chain company's ware
house, 255 North Green street, Chi
cago, was destroyed by fire.
One OF the mail ears of the Balti-
more & Ohio road at Chicago was dis
able by fire which originated from an
oyerheated stove.
w. #. Falkenberg, son of the late
Baron Falkenberg, who for tw~enty-six
years was Swedish and Norwegian
consul to Quebec, was severely, and.
ing some laborers to move a safe at
San Francisco.
Fire destroyed the warerooms of the
Johnson Chair company, at 255 North
Green street, Chicago, and entailed a
loss to building and stock approximate
ing 100000. The loss is covered by
insurance to the amount of $4,000.
The barrel mill at the Moosic Pow
der works at Scranton, Pa, blew up.
wrecking the mill ard doing consider
able damage in the adjacent town of
Moosic. The workmen were at dinner
at the time Of the explosion, and, con-
sequently, 10 lives were lost
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1898-12-22
People Talked About.

Walter Leach, a veteran actor of the
Phelps-Kean period, is dead at London.
The death is announced at London
of William John Leigh, Baron Newton.
Baron Vernon, captain OF the Honor
able Corps of Gentlemen-at-Arms, is
dead at London.
Sir William Jenner, the distin-
gueshed pathologist and physician in
ordinary TO the queen and Prince of
Wales, is dead.
Antonio Il. Terry, formerly of New
York, died at Paris of liver complaint.
He was twice married, his second wife
being Sybil S~anderson, the opera sing
er.
Baron G.. De LaDgueruil died sud
denlI of heart disease as he was eat
ing his dinner in the cafe Of the Hol-
land house at New York. The baron
arrived frcm London on Dec. 5.
Christopher Sykes, tie well known
club man, society leader, intimate
friend OF the Prince and Princess OF
Wales, died in his s~ixty-seventh year
dn London.
Princess Henry of Prussia has ar
rived AT Hongkong. She will spend
Christmas In Hongkong with Prince
Henry. proceeding in February to
Kiao-chou.
George West, aged ifty-fiye years,
who married a sister Of George M.
Pullman, the palace car manufacturer,
died at his home in New York. West
was Wall streets tailor.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1898-12-22
General.

The national board of trade passed
resolutions d~enouncing trusts.
Many of the volunteers have ar
ranged to locate permanently in the
Philippines.
Capt. Koch, OF the Chicago police
force, was poisoned by the famous
Luetgert sesamoid.
Fifty thousand men win be needed in
Cuba, twenty-five thousand in the Phil
in Porto Rico.
The approximate gross earnings Of
the Baltimore & Ohio railroad for the
month of November $~2,470,65S,
an increase of $215,947.
The Dubuque Water Company of Du-
buque. Iowa, has given a trust deed
for 100000 to secure bonds issued for
raising funds to improve its plant.
The city council Of Alton, ILL.,, has
unanimously adopted resolutions for a
curfew ordinance and for a heavy IL
cense on cigarettes.
A Red Cross nurse just returned
from Manila makes startling charges
regarding the treatment OF volunteers
in Manila. She says scores are dying
for want of proper nourishment.
Twelve principal breweries of Pitts
burg and Allegheny and -four outsiders
will combine to form the United Brew
ing Company of Psstsburg, with a
capital of S13,0OO,000.
Under a certificate Of incorporation,
authorized by the State If New Jersey.
the American Tin Plate company will
begin business after the first of next
year. This is the name OF the new
combination.
Rutgers college, the old Dutch Re
formed institution al New Brunswick,
n. j., may open its doors 20 young wo-
men. The authorities favor limited CO
education, permitting women to share
the educational advantages of the in
stitution In certain of the courses. 1t
is said the trustees view the change
with favor.
Judge Morrow of the United States
circuit court. San Francisco, handed
down a decision in the two cases of
Alphonse Il. Bowers against the San
Francisco Bridge company and Pacific
Coast Dredging and Reclaiming com
pany, sustaining the validity of the
Bowers patents In hydraulic dredging
machines. awarding perpetual injunc-
tions and ordering an accounting Of
damages and profits.
Dispatches from Tacoma, detailing
the alleged activity of the Northern Pa
cif,c in preparing to parallel a namber
of the Oregon Railway and Navigation
company's feeders in that state, were
discredited by banking interests In
touch with the properties concerned,
and it Is said matters were going for
ward to settlement as fast as can be
expected, another conference to that
end having been arranged for this
week.
The story comes from a perfectly re-
liable source that the Kansas City,
Pittsburg & Gulf company is to be re-
organized.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1898-12-22
FRaB n EASY.
English Tnrs at Manila Are sar-
prfsed at the Frank Friendship ct
the American soldiers.


prfsed mt the Frank Friendship 81
the American Soldiers,
London, Dec. 20.-An interesting les
ter from a marine on board the British
cruiser Powerful, recently at Manila,
on the relations between the British
tars and the American troops, has
been published. The writer says:
''Our men and the Yankee soldiers are
awfully friendly. Very few of tho
Americans Were In uniform. They
often only had the number of ths.r
regiment, written on paper, and
pinned 10 their jackets. 1T was a sight
10 see them come on board. speaking
10 everybody. When we saw them 60
up TO officers without saluting we felt
as IL we must drop on the spot. They
offered cigar cases TO our men, with
Have a cigar, my boy and after
wards handed us visiting cards, say
Ing, Now, be sure and look us UP IL
YOU are down our way"
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1898-12-22
To Doctor Havana

Washington, Dec. 20.-Gen. Ludlow.
military governor Of Havana, has Sc
lected as h engineer member of his
staff In the administration Of the af-
fairs of Havana, Col. William NJ.
Black, of the United States engineer
corps. Upon Col. Black win fall some
of the weightiest problems growing
out of the attempt to improve the san
itary conditiops of the Cuban capital.
His experiens rs a commissioner OF
the District VI Columbia will prove of
the greatest value in the discharge of
his duty.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1898-12-22

Clarence Quigley of Arlington, s rso
riding across a piece OF plo"su IN
had a leg fractured between .ns IN
and ankle by his horse falllng vn
He lay on the cold ground Az"
hour without assistance. .,s|
The state lard department. W% ,ar
making n specially of getting seho
a percentage of the permaLena n
fund as possible into scbooi po sscd
week took S7,G36 of this GAS fsrI
tiles and $2,255 was placed
lands.
The flow Of gas reached 10 , ,0e n \
well at Huron, at a depth Oh IN n,.iud
is now escaping between the e'sa.l pc
pipe first put down ana uis arbrs1
pipe now being used. An aseapid
viii be put in to save tns ,ader d
gas. and It will be piped ul l,ndpr
boiler to save fuel for the reiiAS
the work. ,.I
There Is about one-fourth Of 'ns
In Turner county still III D hlsha
the farmers are paying tus Md il
price for help that they nave grseth
years, and husking, even y Il d
weather, early and late. 10 = hIe(
the cribs. The price Of cofn nsst. 4
than for the two years ias, ,,pcty 4
considerable is being ~ oot N
OF the fields. The snow hAs ,sindss|
cred much Of 1t, only on tne q Az
side. Threshing is nearly ~ .,o<x
The chief officials Of the 9'1Is d!
system have been in the Id ~
ing an inspection Of tae .,scs d.
went over to Spearfisn ne d J.
wood. Vi Is announced that ~ "a,
objects OF the visit to that c rT,unpf|
consider the a~dvisability q he n
spar Of the road out arou ,nso d
hilIs from SpeariSh up In lsn ~
City and the Carbonate NM
in order to get the ore for =
treating plant to be ertic's0
fish.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1898-12-22

The present generation is the first
that has known the telephone and the
bicycle. There are today more than a
million telephones in use in this coun-
try. How many cycles there are no one
knows. Both inventions save steps,
time, labor and money. 1t is not easy
to estimate what is the extent Of the
influence of such devices in bringing
about social changes. We know that
the influence liz enormous, and that
the world becomes year by year an
easier place in which to live.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1898-12-22
.PITH OF THE NEWS
DIGEST OF THE NEWS FROM ALL
PARTS OF THE WORLD.
Comprehensive Review Of the
Important Happenings of the
Past Week CulIed From the Tel
egraph Reports - The Notable
Events Mt Home and Abroad That
Have Attracted Attention.
Criminal Record.

A Michigan man killed his sister,
brother-in-law, a boy and himself.
The atrocious murder of n young
lady has been brought to light in Ar
kansas.
Charles A. Corliss, one of the most
prominent collar manufacturers of
Troy, n. Y, committed suicide by
shooting himself through the heart
with a rifle.
John ID. Hayes, who served as a Red
Cross nurse with the Second United
States infantry under Gen. Shafter at
Santiago. shot and killed his brother,
Edward s. Hayes, proprietor of a hotel
at Bleecker and McDougal streets.
New York. John Hayes says his
brother accused him of appropriating
q portion Of the proceeds.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1898-12-22

The London Daily Mail says: I'VE
understand that the British occupation
OF the island Of Crete Is to become per-
Eianent."
There seems to be a prospect of the
removal in the IA future Of the re-
strictions placed upon American In
surance companies In Prussia.
The Paris correspondent of the Lon
don Daily News, Mrs. Emily era wford
says 1T is believed there that Dreyfus
is now on his way to France.
Lionel Garden, the British consul at
Mexico City, has been appointe Brit
ish consul general at Havana. His
promotion Is a recognition Of his valu-
able services and high ability
The French chamber of deputies al
most unanimously adopted a bill loan
ing 200. 1000 900 francs for the construc-
ton of railroads in lndO-China, guaran-
teed by the government Of I~ndo-China.
At the last meeting OF the board of
governors of McGin university at Man.
treal Lord Stratcona announced his in
tention of endowing the new Victoria
college for women, which he built at
a cost of $250,J0 to the amount OF
81, 100000.
The Rome correspondent Of the Lon
don Standard says: The pope has 40
dressed a letter TO Cardinal Gibbons
on his theories of Americanism. 1t
will not be published until it has been
communicated to the American Epis-
copate.
TNprtlnr n.v,Innnn nf thn ct 1o fnad 20
lations between Great Britain and
France is afforded in the action Of the
British admiralty in distributing cir
culars all around the island OF New
Foundland, inviting fishermen TO en-
roll themselves in the naval reserve.
for which special inducements are Of
fered.
In Austrian commercial and financial
circles il is believed that Germany's
leaning toward the United States and
England Is due to other than political
considerations. The strain imposed OH
the Berlin money market by the forced
development of German trade is be-
ginning to tell severely upon German
finances.
The London Daily Chronicle publish
es a cable message from Sir Martin
Conway, the celebrated explorer, now
in Mendoza, Argentine Republic, as
sorting that he has climbed to the sum
nit of Mount Aconcagua, a peak OF the
Andes in Chill, and intends to attempt
the ascent Of Mount Sarmiento, a re-
markable mountain in Terre del Flu
ego.
Oscar Strauss, United States minis
ter to Turkey, has had an audience
with the sultan. He was exceedingly
cordial, and ii is understood that assur-
ances were given to the American min
lister of a satisfactory settlement of all
pending questions between the United
States and Turkey, including the pay
ment of indemnity for American losses
In Armenia.
A wretched, middle-aged, wild-look-
ing man was discovered at IL o'clock at
night in the Bank of England, to which
he had gained admittance in some I'M
explained manner He offered as an
explanation of his presence in the bank
the statement that he wanted to cash
a check, and made a frantic resistance
when taken into custody. In his peck
cts were found q loaded revolver. n
dozen silver and several gold foreign
coins and some jewelry.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1898-12-22

As we look through a telescope and
obtain a glimpse of the wonders II re-
veals. or as we study the results which
have been attained by experts In its
use. the mind Is naturally impressed
with the grandeur and power OF the
Creator Of the heavenly bodies. When
we learn something OF their move
nents sc absolutely accurate that their
phases and positions a be foretold
with perfect certainty long centuries
In advance, defying competition by the
most perfect instruments OF human de-
vising. 1t is impossible with my show
of reason to deny the controlling pres
ence of an infinite mind.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1898-12-22
HE WROTE MANY BOOKS.

cold SIeuth," Of Detective story
Fame, Dies Worth Half a MilIfon
Dollars.
New York, Dec. 20. Harland r.
Halsey. the author known as "Oid
Sleuth," died here of cerebral hemor.
rhage, He was born in New York six
ty-one years ago. Robert Treat, the
first colonial governor OF Connecticut.
was one of his ancestors, and Halsey
was a member OF the Sons OF the Rev
olution. In all be had written 1876
books and his fortune was estimated
at $500, 600.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1898-12-22
Medicine for Troop..

Savannah, Ca, Dec. 20.-The hospi-
tai ship Missouri has sailed for ia
vana with 300 tons of medical supplies
for the troops in the island and carry.
Ing the hospital corps OF the Second
division Of the Seventh army corps,
b division which has already gone
forward with Gen. Lee. The Missouri.
after distributing her supplies, will
take sick soldiers from Havana and vi.
entity and bring them to this n
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1898-12-22

MI. Carnegie is a tremendous bene-
factor to the human race. He has
just entered a combination to increase
the price Of steel rails, although he
admitted some time ago that his firm
was making good profits at the old
prices. AS the railroads pay the In
creased price, they have to get the
money back in the way of freight and
passenger rates. The increase comes
out of the pockets of the people and
is unnecessary and unjustifable.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1898-12-22
Cuban Tobacco

Washington, Dec. 20.-The customs
tariff schedule of rates of duty on to-
bacco exported from Cuba the provis.
lon that tobacco in the leaf for cigar
wrappers shall be liable TO the duty
ievyable on tobacco in'the Leaf with a
surtax OF 100 per cent has been strick-
en- out by the secretary of the treasury.
This additional surtax was enforced
under Spanish rule, but viii be discon.
tinued.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1898-12-22
Henry Chaplin Dead.

Niles. Mich, Dec. 90. Henry A
Chapin, the multt-millionaire mine
owner, aiis richest man In Michigan,
died at Ills home In this city. He was
eighty-six years old. He leaves n son
and widow and was worth from ten
to thirty millions.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1898-12-22

A Boston newspaper says tina. the
unlimited enfranchisement Of the ne
gro was a mistake. Thirty years ago
anyone in Massachusetts, who would
have uttered such a sentiment would
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1898-12-22

The mar who makes his wife get
up and light the fire every morning
of her life shows his appreciation by
erecting a $40 tombstone to her mem
DRY.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1898-12-22

West Superior, Wis, Dec. 20. - The
BODY or Ole Ellison Of South Range
was found under a fallen tree In he
woods. The coroner decided that death
was accidental.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1898-12-22

The man with the narrow mind US
ually makes up for it in the length
Of his arguments.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1898-12-22

The chaplain of congress will oon
take a look at that ~body-and then
pray for the country.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1898-12-22

Some people are inclined to mind
their own business. but lack the ability
to do so.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1898-12-22

The poor optimist gets more real
enjoyment on Of his earthly sojourn
than the wealthy pessimist.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1898-12-22

The Texas steer is a pretty tough
proposition-when yen meet him in a
restaurant.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1898-12-22
PREPARING FOR
LEClSlATIQ
CITIZENS OF SOUTH DAkor.
KEEP LEGIsLATURE pr"l

bishop Hare, I'm Coniuno,,.-
Other Religions Denom,n..."'
lis Preparing TO Wage w
the Existing Divorce -
brewers Preparing To r.. !
Lesaii's Of the State Di.pen,,
constitutional Amendm.,, !
State Fair Associations.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1898-12-22

When a a is riding a hobby It's
always a good plan to give him the
road.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1898-12-22

The new woman usually meets her
match in the new servant.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1898-12-22

Pleasure that isn't shared with an
other loses half its power to please.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1898-12-22
WHO wouI

fst. Hobson
IN, Tou
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"A heavily DO
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Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1898-12-22

It's always a great bore for tbs bur-
glar II the safe Is locked.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1898-12-22

age of the bill at 4 O'Clock to-day. IL
was supported in debate yesterday by
Messrs. Brosius, Adams. Lacy and
| Walker, Reps, and opposed by Messrs.
Jenkins, Rep, and Cox, briggs, and
Bartlett, Dems.
Washington, Dec. 1S.-The bill to In
corporate the International American
bank was buried under an over
whelming adverse majority of the
house yesterday. The debate upon
the measure was concluded at 3
o'clock. Mr.. Dingley, the floor leader
Of the majority, made an argument In
its support. The other speakers were
Hill OF Connecticut, In it's support,
and Messrs. Bell, Sulzer, MAXWELL
Maddox and Swanson in opposition.
The vote by which the bill WAS de-
feated stood 103 ayes to las noes. The
bill to extend the customs and revenue
laws of the United States over the
Hawaiian islands was passed without
opposition. The bill. Mr.. Dingley ex-
planned. carried with II the civil laws
relating 10 appointments in the Gus
toms and revenue service In Hawaii.
AS this bill simply sought to do whas
he believed had In fact been done by
the act Of annexation, 1t was proper
that 1t should pass and pass promptly,
Mr.. McMillin Dem, TENN used the
bill as n text for some remark upon
the Dingley revenue law In which he
claimed that the revenue provided by
1t was insufficient TO meet the ex-
pei Sc of the government. Mr.. McRae
Dem, Ark offered an amendment
designed to extend all the general laws
of the United States over the Islands.
He said there were other laws In
Hawaii which should be ~abrogated be
sides the customs and revenue laws.
Among them were the labor and the
land laws. Mr.. Dingley begged Mr..
McRae not to complicate the question
Involved in the bill. The bill was then
passed without division. The houss
then, at 4:20 p. M, adjourned.
Washington. Dec. 20. - The hous-
gave the day to the Indian approprta-
ton bill, passing it substantially as re-
ported. This Is the third Of the an
preparation bills to pass and 1t clears
the calendar of the bigs upply bills.
although another, the agricultural, will
be ready and knocking for attention by
to-day. Mr.. Sherman Rep., N. Y.l ex-
planning the Indian bill, said that
the appropriation had been approved
by the executive authorities. He said
the principal increase was for the In
dian schools, more than $2,500,oOO go
ing for that purpose. This amount did
not include contract schools, as the
question OF sectarianism was complete.
~ eliminated. Nor did this figure In.
clude the New York and Indian Ter
ritory Indians, whose education Is
paid for out Of their W funds.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1898-12-22

There is always a tender connection
between the locomotive and the train.