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Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1898-01-15
THE QUEEN BEHIND THE FINGER.
Lillian Bell Gets Her First Taste of
Renl Liberty in England.


Miss Lillian Bell, who is narrating her
impressions of the old world and it's
people for the Ladies' Home Journal,
writes from London: 81 have seen the
houses of parliament and the tower
and Westminster, abbey, and the
worlds fair, but the most impressive
sight I ever beheld is the appraised hand
of London policeman. never heard
one of them speak except when spoken
to. But let one little blue-coated man
raise his forefnger and every vehicle
on wheels stops, and stops instantly;
stops in obedience to law ard order;
stops without swearing or gesticulat-
ing or abuse; stops with no underhand-
ed trying to drive out of line and get
by on the. other side; just stops, that is
the end of it. And why? Because the
queen of England is behind that raised
finger. Why, London policeman has
more power: than our president. Even
the queens. coaehmen obey that fore
finger. Understanding, how to obey,
that is what makes liberty. b..
q, Il am the most flamboyant of Amer
leans, the most hopelessly addicted to
my own country, but must admit that
I had my first real taste of liberty in
England. will tell you why. In Amer
lea nobody obeys anybody. We make
our laws, and then most industriously
set about studying out plan by which
we may evade them. America is suf-
fering, as all republics must of neces-
''sity suffer; from liberty in the hands
OF the multitude. The multitude are
ignorant, and liberty in the hands of
the ignorant is always license"
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1898-01-15

TINTED STATES LAND OFFICE. CAR
Notice is hereby given pursuant TO in.
structtons and In accordance with tho di-
rections Of the Secretary OF the Interior,
under the prov tsions of SEQ 3 OF the act OF
July 8, 1881 Cs3 stat, 103), that two subdi.
visions OF land on the Fort Hallcck aband.I
oncd military reservation, Nevada, more
particularly described as the Nw4 NW4,
II, 10 f., together with the buildings there,
ON, will be offered at public auction, on the
reservation, on the second day Of Febru-
ary, 1890, at i0A. NJ, 10 tho highest bidder
at not less than the appraised value there
OF, the purchase money ~ be paid at the
time ofthesalo. OLIVER II. GALLUP,
Register. DAVID III HALL, Receiver.
Approved; THOS. II. RYAN, Acting Sec.
rotary. t. mel
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1898-01-15
To Whom it May Concern.
! : STATE LAND OFFICE.
CARSON CITY. New. Dec. 81.

p ~ CARSON CITY, New, Dec. 2l, 1897. !
Notice Is hereby given that the State of
Nevada, under the Act OF Congress- ap-
proved June 18, 1880 (21 stats. 194), has filed
In the United states Land Onlce ut Carson
City, Nevada, List No. 19I OF lands selected
under said Act, and has applied for pat.
ent for said lands that part Of said list
is open to the public for inspection. and
copy thereof, by descriptive subdivisions.
has been posted In a convenient place in
said United States Land ONCE for the In
speotion OF all persons interested and the
public generally.
Within the next sixty days following the
date OF this, notice protests or contests
against the claim OF said State of Nevada
to any tract or sub division described in the
list, on the ground that the same Is more
valuable for mineral than agricultural pur-
poses, will be received and noted by the
Register and Receiver Of the United States.
Land Onice at Carson City, Nevada, for re-
port TO the General Land ONCE at Wash
iLgton. DO. a... :..... 4
The following are the sub-diyisions de-
soribed, to wit: N. 4 OF &. W. u, Sec. e. T.
81 N. n. 55 X. NJ. ID. u. & M.--SO aor9s.
Gg.. A. O. PRATT,
Stale Land Register OF the State
of Nevada.
Date Of first insertion, Friday. Dec. "a, 1907.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1898-01-15
THROUGH
TIE. ROCKIES mNyMv

THE ROCKIES >~-~7NNNNSS G..
The traveller, tourist or business
man Is wise when he selects the Rio
Grande Western Railway @Great Salt
Lake Route. for his route to the East.
1t ls the only transcontlnental line
passing directly through Salt Lake
City. and in addition to the gliln pse
it affords of the Temple City, the
Great Salt Lake and picturesque
Salt Lake and Utah Valley, it affords
the choice of three distinct routes
through the mountains and the most
magnificent scenery in the world.
On all classes Of tickets stopovers
are granted at Ogden. Salt Lake
City, Glenwood Springs, Leadville,
Colorado, Springs, Denver and other
points Of interest. Double daily.
train service and through Pullman
and Tourist sleeping cars between
Sab Francisco and Denver. Tourist
cars through to Omaha, Chicago and
Boston. &.
For illustrated pamphlets descrip.
tive Of the. sGreat Salt Lake Route"
write to f. A WADLEIGH, General
Passenger Agent, Salt Lake City.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1898-01-15

1T IS easier not to speak at all than
IL Is TO keep from saying too much.
THERE is n touch OF flavor in the
garden truck that is only known to tho
men who swings the hoe.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1898-01-15
Sunshine I'm Spain.

Spain has more sunshine than anv
other country in Europe. The yearly
average in Spain is 1900 hours; that o.
Italy, 1900; Germany, 1,7oo; England,
400.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1898-01-15
RANCH,
CATTLE AND
HORSES FOR SALE.
m-A

A first class opportunity for
anyone wishing to engage in the
cattle blsiness. Everything
needed for; conducting COW
B. rapch will be found on the
premises.
For further information write 10
Carat s. Co, White Rock, Elko Co
Nevada.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1898-01-15
No. IL.

SVVs'wVSS GoSVA0p-
Bookkeeping, Business Arithmetic, Bus
mess Law, Practical Grammar, AMI Cor
respondence.
r, r...l Shorthand and Typewritlng.
Send for circulars giving fu1 infor-
nation.
c. F. NESSE. Principal.
49,. Elko, Nevada.
The San Francisco call., 1898-10-25
INDICTMENTS FOR STEALING
 SCHOOL LUMBER Grand Jury Accuses Three Persons. BURNS, SWIFT AND O'BRIEN THEY ARE NOW CHARGED WITH
 A FELONY. Claimed to Have Swindled the City Out of 36o, o,ooo Feet of Lumber. Which Was Valued at
 $5Ooo.

The Grand Jury made a report to Judge Belcher at Il o'clock last night, fndict- Ing School Director Thomas A Burns Building Inspector O'Brien and Contrac- tor F. Swift for felony The charge is that they conspired together to defraud the city out of 360, 1000 feet of lumber of a value of $5000 It Is alleged that bills were presented for over one million feet whereas Swift only delivered 40,740 feet The transactions took place between June lS. 1897, and January 31, 1S9S
 when the jury appeared before Judge Belcher the foreman asked that in view or the public interest manifested in the cases the names of the persons indicted De given to the press. The Judge stated mat this should be done. Bonds for each of the accused persons were fixed at s5OOO and bench warrants were ordered issued.
 Before the jury reached its conclusions tnere was long and stormy session in the private chamber. Some of the jurors were opposed to the indictments For over two hours the discussion went on re- SuItlng at last in the action described The question of indicting the assistant inspector. Graham, was also Considered cient. 4iis so'Ai-
 In addition to the school cases the Srand Jury took up the case of Harry Piper, chief deputy In the County CIerk's rants. "''i
 The names on the petition of the United Laoor party were brought up for consid eratlon and several attaches of Registrar Biggys office were called upon for testi mOny. '- 'S'Ni The jury was In session until midnight More work was accomplished than at anv previous meeting, the salutary remarks 0I Judge Belcher made in open court las Ihursoay apparently having had an effect
The San Francisco call., 1898-10-25
A SERIES OF FIGHTS
 THAT WERE FAILURES
THE FIRST SHOW OF THE BoHE-
 MAN CLUB A FIZZLE.
Jack McMahon Was Pushed Down and Out by Eugene Mulligan in
 the Second Round.

Of the many "scrub" fights managed by so-called boxing clubs in this city, the en- tertainment held last evening In B. s. Hall. l21 Eddy street, under the auspices of the Bohemian" Athletic Club, was about as bad as any lover of sport could imagine
 Jack O'Kane and Charles Vickers fought six rounds but in the middle of the sixth the police took a hand in the game and stopped the show. It was a sl0gging match pure and simple and Sergeant Mar tin called it a draw, but the contestants were not satisfied with the sergeant s Judgment and asked Referee Billy Otis to decide the contest. Otis said draw, but after he had had a talk with O'Kane' S seconds he declared the match in favor of O'Kane, much to the chagrin of the friends of Vickers.
 Charley Johnson and Billy Otis were booked to fight six rounds, but the phy-- sician,' who, 1t was stated, had examined the men, said Otis was not in condition to box and the match was therefore de- clared off.
 ''Kid'' Wiley and Joe Howard boxed three rounds.
 The event of the evening had all the ap- pearance of a prearranged affair. It was to have been an eight-round bout between Eugene Mulligan and Jack McMahon, but the last-named fighter was pushed down four times and the last time down he re- mained on all fours for ten seconds, but second one of McMahon's seconds threw up a sponge, which signified defeat for his man. McMahon made some pretense at being angry and said he was cheated out of the contest. He certainly lost the contest by falling repeatedly without hay ing received a blow and the referee had the authority to give the fight against him if he had so desired on these grounds.
 In the paris mutuels there was a heavy play on Mulligan winning the contest in from one to three rounds and scarcely any money was jwagered from three to eight, proving conclusively that some thing was doing by those who had the combination.
The San Francisco call., 1898-10-25
PURLO|NED THE
 DIAMOND AND
 DISAPPEARED Bold Theft of a Valu-
 able Stud. DETECTIVES ARE AT WORK JEWELER VAN VLIET ROBBED BY A CLEVER CROOK. The Gem Taken by Boy Who Was Supposed to Be in Collision
 With the Chief Con-
 spirator.
DETECTIVES ARE AT WORK
JEWELER VAN VLIET ROBBED
 BY A CLEVER CROOK.

The police are Investigating a peculiar diamond robbery committed yesterday afternoon in Julius Van Nliets JeWelry store at 752 Market street.
 Shortly after noon a well-dressed man visited the store and asked to see some diamond studs. A tray containing num- Der of precious gems was placed be- fore him, and after selecting the most valuable of the lot he promised to return and pay for 1t. The clerk wrapped up the diamond and placed 1t on the counter expecting that the stranger would return in few moments
 short time afterward a poorly clad boy entered the store and pretended to be looking at some watches which were in the show case. He remained only few seconds and then left.
 The clerk, whose attention was dis tracted for moment, went to get the stud and to his surprise he found it was gone.
 He immediately rushed into the street, expecting to find the boy, but he was not to be found. The supposition is that the prospective buyer of the diamond em- ployed the ragged urchin to steal the stud
 Immediately after the loss of the dia- mond was discovered the proprietor of the for a detective. Captain Bohen sent two of his men to make an investigation. but up to a late hour last night they had not succeeded in finding the boy or the dia- mond
 While the detectives were searching for the theft who stole the stud a we'll dressed. middle-aged woman visited the office of the Chief of Police and com- plained that she had been robbed of a diamond ring which she, values at $2Oo Her name is Mrs. Dietel, and she lives at 1923 Geary street.
 Yesterday afternoon a man visited her house on the pretext that he was anX- ious to see her husband. While speak ing to him she foolishly informed him that she kept her diamond in a vase which was the mantel shelf. At that moment a peddler rang the door bell and Mrs. Deitel temporarily left the stranger; During her absence he stole her diamond ring, which was in the vase, and at once left the house.
 Some time afterward a friend Of Mrs; Deitel informed her that the thief had sold the ring for $20 to a pawnbroker on Grant avenue She visited the place, but the proprietor denied that he had bought 1t. To-day Mrs. Deitel intends to pro cure a search warrant for the recovery of her ring. A description of the th1e1 has been furnished the police, ana every effort will be made to run him down.
The San Francisco call., 1898-10-25
1illia Crnnker,s will.

The will of LilIie Crocker, who died in this city a few weeks ago. was filed for probate yesterday. The value of the es- tate is not stated, excepting that 1t will exceed s1o,OOO The bequests are as fol lows: one-half the entire estate to Aaron G tjiie Eihusch SlOO: to the Hebrew Orphan Asylum. s100: to Mount Zion Hospital, s1o6; to be expended for charity by the eS- o,1t race or creed distinction, S100; to Blanche Fisher, a niece. of the testatrix 5000. The residue of the estate Is henueathed to a brother of the de ceased Victor D. Soloman. The testatrix makes no provision for her sisters, Amy I,owman and Edith Falk, knowing that they are well provided for.
The San Francisco call., 1898-10-25
ASPHYxIATED BY GAS.
Emmett Gray Lost His Life Oy Rea-
 son of Defective Gas Fix

Emmett Gray. lumber inspector for Grace & Co.,, was found dead in his bed yesterday morning at his residence, 27lS California street. He had been asphyx- iated by Illuminating gas flowing from a loose stopcock on the Bas fixtures. It was so loose 1t could be turned completely around in a circle.
 MT Gray returned from business trip to Fort Bragg last Sunday afternoon and retired carly The servant found him dead and cold at half-past in the morning, when he called him for his breakfast.
 Prior to his employment by Grace x Co. MT Gray had for twenty-six years been tide observer at Sausalito for the Govern ment as a member of the Coast Geodetic Survey.
 Besides his widow the deceased left two daughters. 16 and F years old. He was a native of Mississippi, 65 years old.
The San Francisco call., 1898-10-25

her wishes the baby was at once carried out of the matrons room and given In charge of another woman who was also accused of crime. She refuses to allow the other prisoners to use the only wash bowl in the apartment, claiming that It Is not conducive to good complexion.
 It is claimed that she has also pre- room, refusing to allow the other in- mates to use 1t. Several of the women who are confined in the same apartment with her are thinking of entering com plaint with the captain of the prison, SeVnOllr.
The San Francisco call., 1898-10-25
Charged With Abduction.

A warrant was sworn out in Judge Con- lan's court yesterday for the arrest of Frank Nesbitt, young man not unknown to the police, on a charge of abduction During the Native Sons celebration at San Jose he met Susie Hilton, girl l6 years of age, and represented to her for her. He brought her to this city and has since been living with her in house on Fourth street The girls parents came to the city yesterday and swore to the warrant for Nesbitts arrest
The San Francisco call., 1898-10-25
A Match for Lavigne.

Kid I,ayigne.' the worlds famous light weight. who has been matched to fight Tom Tracy before the National Athletic Club some time next month. arrived in town yesterday morning. Messrs Groom and Gibb, the fight promoters. were look ing for him all day, but were unable to other club has been trying to get the match but the National considers 1t a sure thing,
The San Francisco call., 1898-10-25
MRS. BoTKIN IS BOSS
She Enjoys All the Comforts of Home
 in the City Prison.

Mrs. Botkin seems to be enjoying all the comforts of home in the City Prison. She is confined in the matron's room, and refuses to associate with the other women who are temporarily confined there.
 Several nights ago an infant whose mother had been arrested for drunken ness was turned over to the matron to be cared for. Mrs. Botkin took excep- ton to the presence of the baby and re- Quested that 1t be removed to some other quarter of the prison. In obedience to
The San Francisco call., 1898-10-25
WELLS, FARGO X co.
 FORCED TO PAY THE TAX.

ELS FARGO x co has surrendered to the inevitable The Calls . N can now do so without attaching of andj a 0 his
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The San Francisco call., 1898-10-25
Chinese Inspectors Coming.

The Chinese inspectors sent from Wash ington to take the places of Chief Mere dith and Inspectors Urquhart and Flesh of the Chinese Bureau, will arrive in a few days. It Is probable Meredith will be retained as an extra deputy, as efforts are being made to have him retained in the office The names of the new in spectors are J. Hoyt Barbour, H. E. Tip pitt and Joshua K. Brown.
The San Francisco call., 1898-10-25
5 Cents.

400 pieces PRINTED FLANNEL BYTE, fleece lined, very heavy, and good styles, worth 1-3c, will be offered at DC yard.
The San Francisco call., 1898-10-25

Ladies' tailor-nade suits. Fur capes, cloaks. credit. M. Rothschild 211 Sutter st.. r. and z.
The San Francisco call., 1898-10-25
ON SALE TO-DAY. SPECIAL PURCHASE
 ....OF.... FLANNELETTES
 ....AND.... German EiderdOWn. 1000 PIECES
 IN ALL THE Newest Designs !

We have just received a special cash purchase of one thousand pieces of FlanneIette and German EiderdOWn in all the newest ColOrings and de- signs. Having secured the entire lot at cash discount, we are enabled 10 offer them to the public at prices greatly under their regular value.
The San Francisco call., 1898-10-25
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The San Francisco call., 1898-10-25
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The San Francisco call., 1898-10-25
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The San Francisco call., 1898-10-25
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The San Francisco call., 1898-10-25
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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-12-13

The scandal over the May W. race al OAK
land has not been cleared UP, and az uhnni'
the Jockey IN the case. young Gctin, " lnn
nniv one punished At the lime OF the rnse
"a prominent bookmaker opera,iag ~ Inc
lad hand in me game. and the Fri t,s, P b,e
n 'e.,s.esnit,an must have been apparent 10 inc
most stupid patron Of the track ,uase y MSr
kna Of a lob had been put through aiia 'h ',s
il Was going TO be probed % tns o 81 tts r,,
md psyns soetiea soo PER d ayob Dor s aas
tts' ast tl,,nd lie bottom and Jockey Gonia
reans sugpspdd Goa.n q course t wl os
,htne al best. but Goun should be Ieinstnssa
forthwith II he - rosne. ne !. onty aa VIZ VIZ
empoysd him TO commit fraud ne s nss
~ tar INT the principals IN the cara we're
syen more clearly defined by ths eifc Inv
ssare permitted To continue N business, wni,e
little Gouin was put down 70 rrminsN nm i
lam ihe valuable Lesson that there y = DIE
difference between a big and little fish.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-12-13
in THE FIELD OF SCRIPT
San Francisco May Be the Scene Of the
Important Fights.
MAY ". SCANDAL NOT YET CLEARED VI
ONLY the Jockey Has Bcen Made tn
sUner-BObby Dobbs Took Dick
Burgess Measure.

San Francisco may be tho scene OF all tue
fights OF Importance during the coming year.
II Is q pretty cure thing that Jenries ana
either Sharkey or FItzaimmons Will fight mere
nex, year To protect the public and to M
sure fair sport the managers of the Natlonai
club are preparing a supplementary set OF
articles that VIII be attached to every agree agree
inei,t made In the future with pugitsts Whi,e
IL may amepe some rules Of tne silne, y WI,
1 m damage IL done are not TO count. such as
n second stepping IN tho ring In case 2 draw
is dtraied the contestants WA sn, only 9n nc
s,np,Id be no such thing MS draw Ia g. ~
rom, batuc This Will make the men nEht
for n decision. In case OF an ;tppsrsnt take
money and tho referee viii declare the night
n mo contest"
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-12-13
INVESTIGATION OF THE WAX.
G. n u II LEY's DEPARTMENT. WAS
PREPARED FOR EMERGtcSCihin.
During the wsr Trsstea Agents ~
Csba Imnsediateiy Commnnicatad
Orcurpeace Of Impertascs.

Washington. December 15,-1enerai A.
w. Greeley, chief Of tho signal service,
testified before the war investigating COM
mission THAI his plans had been laid we'll
ahead and that when appropriations pa
came available there was no deiey "
launching tie work He knew what would
la rsoulred and acted accordingly fie
said the auxiliary force Of the ooap ~
mustered in, oreanasnd ard eent e ~
front III thirty Ssys after ~ fesmattop ~
a,,tborixsd Every order frep ~ ea'''r2
snapdfng gsslsssl 70 create llsee . 49,
manifestation he'd - ehayed -
~ neAs 4 hsylne !! - H.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-12-13
ONLY FOUR KEPT FAITH.
Managers Of League Teams Did Idt-
lie TO gnppresA HOwdyiSni.

Managers Of League Teams Did LAT
tie to suppress tOwdyism'
Gut OF twelve aigners Of the masnates
agreement TO prohibit kicjdng only four ect-
uaiIy lived Up to their pledges, John y
Brush, president Of tie Cincinnati ciup.
p, n,utly punished two OF his players. who
VIZ. NIT cui OF the game by imposing nncs.
and than made hlg team understand that the
rules inugt be oboyad at any cost President
d, his best players for Icing ordered on the
ficle by IN umpire. and did not remit the pen.
atty though the player In question de.erted
AZ M Philadelphia club were SO cmpha4ic
"a their instructions 70 their team thai only
enc inemhsr OF 1t WIS put Off the teld Loi
dis.Iilined fcr the offense, President sodcn
81 EDston was also sincere ~ trying 70 sspr
ivu compelled his players TO behaya them.
ghyes. there II no record Of any. tlnss inflicted
By Elm upon those few who broke the rutes.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-12-13
To
Glass
Dealers.
Ed NAM,
MAMMOTH cL0TiiiEis.

We viii receive This week 1900 boxes sf
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tories In prime condition and we will DO
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