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Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1898-03-21
FROM FOREIGN CLlMES.

Railroad traffic in Germany has in
creased TO such an extent that the gov
eminent finds it necessary to four-track
the main lines in Westphalia and the
Rhine province, with the prospect OF ex-
tending the improvement soon as far as
Berlin.
Florence will have strange celebra-
ton next May for the four hundredth
anniversary of the burning of Savon-
arola as hereto. The Catholic clergy,
headed by the archbishop. Cardinal
Bausa, will hold a solemn religious serv-
ice in his honor. 90. 81. ...
No sooner was La Fronde started in
Paris with women for compositors aud
printers than the government inter-
fered with it for violating the law pro-
hihit:ng night work for girls, recently
passed at thc instance of the advocates
of 'woman's rights. .s. a..
Empress Elizabeth of Austria has col
lected the photographs of the pretty
women she has seen during the last
nine years. To each picture is attached
a statement Of the name, age and con-
dition of the subject, with the date
and place of the taking of the photo
graph T..
Rejane having captivated Berlin with
Madame Sans-Gene," the Germans
have discovered that Marshal Lefebre's
wife was a German. daughter of the
Wurtemberg Sergt. DANIEL. and born at
Hohenasperg. Eefebre married her
when he was a mercerary ut Stuttgart.
"Mr. Stuart Erskine" is the name un-
der which the bankrupt earl Of Ross
lTn. the first British peer to become
professional; actor, will appear in the
cast Ct Pinero's new play. Through his
mother, a Fitzroy, he is descendant of
King Charles II. and Barbara ViIliers,
duchess Of Cleveland. ...,
In all Italy. there were but 92o duels
fought last year, according to the rec
ord kept by Commentators CALI. Of Mi
Ian, md of these I03 had serious con-
sequences. Only one duelist vas ki!'ed
on che spot; six others died Of their
wounds. OF the serious ducls IS were
between civilians, IS between officers,
and in 13 officers fought civilians.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1898-03-21
.WMf STATEMENT

~ AHD;1.Ii; AND TIlIihSU':5. Il;
OF isI.KO COUNTY.
10" tao Quarter Ending Dec.
81, 1897.
T ,rE"t>f- NEVADA, [.
-nr~,y ~ EikO. o.
AUDITORS OFFICE
To the Honorable Board Of County Commis
sioners OF Elko County, Nevada.
-&ENrLsNsS: W" herewith submit our Omar
etly Report Of the Finpnccs cf the County
Tor tn" quarter eninv DEG. 81 1897.
Ds-partfuIfy Luhmitted:
CA. WATKINS
Auditor,
J. A. MCBRIDE,
TrSssurer
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1898-03-21

ANNHoOHHN ~ "NuhNOF 5HEET.
Cash in Treasury to tie credit Of the
various funds, Dec. 81, 1897:
In State fund. .............S -
Judges salary fund.
In general county fund. -. L 1884 80
In cash contingent fund. 1865 81
In INDECENT sick fund. ..... LIB 80
In high school fund. ...... 2,665 10
In officers salary fund. -. 1,l48 40
In road fund. .......... -
In Go. SIP. High School fund 1876 81
Elko Go High School bond
redemption fund ....... Else. 21
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1898-03-21

q are invited 70 como and sec IN.
Prices sent by mail and corr sponden
solicited -
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1898-03-21

RECEIPTS FROM ALI. SOURCES
Bal in treasury Dec. 81 81. S14,519 81
The Monticellonian., 1898-03-04
The Constitution.

The Washington Post very cor rectly declares that very few citi- zens of the United States are ia miliar with the Federal constitution, and calls attention to the fact that members of Congress often quote passages from the Declaration of Independence as provisions of the fundamental law. It would be a good idea to have the constitution of the United States read, and its meaning explained by the teachers of the public schools until the chiI- dren become familiar with it, in- stead of teaching them botany, hy- giene and other things that will be of no use to them in after life. If this were done there would be few CT ignoramouses in Congress, and the people generally have a clearer idea of their form of Government. N. 0. States.
 There is woeful ignorance of the constitution of the United States in this country and not one man in twenty that you meet is ac- quainted with its contents. Some persons occupying high public sta tions in life and influential public journals are absolutely unacquaint- ed with and unversed in the funda- mental law of the land. We agree with the States that the constitution of the United States should be taught in the public schools. It should be made one of the text books and side by side with Unit ed States history be thoroughly in stilled into the minds of students. There is lot of stuff that is now embraced in the school curriculum that is of no use, will do the child no good in after life and could easi- ly be topped of and replaced by this important study. The consti- tuition is short, succinct and easy of comprehension and if it was adopt
  ed as course of study in our pulp lie schools, there would soon be less deplorable ignorance of the fundamental law of the land.
 There was a lot of jingoes throughout the country, some prominent and ought to know bet ter. calling on President Mckinley to declare war against Spain on ac-
The Monticellonian., 1898-03-04

Nebraska and Iowa. The trip will cover q distance of nearly 5000 miles, requiring about fifteen days travel. The delegation occupied Pullman coaches, decorated in the interests of the great Trans-Miss- isslppi and International Exposi- tion, which opens in Omaha June I. The object of the trip is to promote still further commercial good feeling and relationship among the leading business men in the southern states, and also to i'm part much desired information among the people in general along the route in behalf of the Exposi- tion. For this purpose some of the ablest orators in the west who ac- company the party will speak at all principle points, and Exposi-  sition literature giving an interest ing description of the buildings and grounds, and also the minor details, be distributed all along the route. Stops along the route will be numerous, ranging in time from ten minutes to a day in the more important towns. Much enthusi- asm was manifested in many of the southern cities in view of the visit of the Trans-Mississippi Exposi- tion promoters, and assurances have already been given the De partment ot Publicity and promo ton that the trip Will be produe- tive of splendid results.
The Monticellonian., 1898-03-04
Rights of Newspapers.

Results in three recent libel cas- es show that public opinion has no sympathy with efforts to harass and intimidate newspapers which in careful, reputable manner, pub fish news of current events.
 The law recognizes the public's $ right to know the facts which at tend events of general interest. American opinion recognizes that the fear of publicity is a deterrent to wrongdoing Well informed people are well-guarded people. A reckless and malicious newspaper may require the restraining hand of the law conscientious news paper deserves the moral support of conscientious citizens.
 That clear distinction the yer diets in the three cases show to be well rooted in intelligent public judgdment.
 Charles B. Stark sued The Re public for exposing his presence at Jefferson City as lobbyists. Court and jury declared that The Republic had only performed its duty
 Mr. and Mrs. Maud Meining sued upon certain statements made by The Republic concerning her rela- tion to an appeal to charity in her behalf. Court and jury decided that under the evidence The Re pubic was entirely within its duty as an organ of public information.
 Rev II. ]. Mulholland sued up- on the news report of compliea- ton in the affairs of his congrega- tion. Court and jury decided that he was damaged to the extent of one dollar.
 Public opinion is not ready to initiate the customs of depotisms which establish censorships to des- troy the reality of an independent press. The Republic proposes tocon- tend for its rights as an honest me- dium of information. It proposes to make prompt and ample reparation for any unintentonal error which may offend or injure a human be- ing. And in the pursuit of this journalistic policy, these verdicts show that 1t will have the of public sentiment. Re pub3e.
The Monticellonian., 1898-03-04
GET DONE WITH TT.

We see no earthly necessity fer having more than one primary election in Drew county this year. The State Central Demo- cratic Committee has fixed the 7th day of May and ordered a primary for the nomination of State officers, andnow the eoun- ty Central Committee, which meets tomorrow, should order that the county officers be voted for the same day, and lets get done with it. The cost of a pri- mary election amounts to a good deal of money and a great deal more time All of the dis trict officers can be voted for at the same time, and the whole thing will be over. There Is no reason 1or more than one prima-
The Monticellonian., 1898-03-04
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The semi-weekIy Republic, the best gen. eral newspaper published in the world, con- taining all the news in eight pages twice-a- week, and the Repablic Model Magazine one year for S1 90.
 The Republic Sunday Magazine was the newspaper success of 1897. A home jour nal of the best class, IS large pages, i pages of fun, II pages of the brightest and best reading printed It contains more high class pictures and cartoons than were ever attempted in any other publication. More noted artists and writers contribute to the Republic Magazine than to any other West ern publscation. The magazine will be sold only in connection with the semi-weekly Re- public, but is mailed separately each week.
 Address all orders t0
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The Monticellonian., 1898-03-04
ONE MORE WORD FOR FARMERS.

Farmers are now busy with their preparation for a crop. Many have already fixed their plans, but many more have not yet decided how much land they will put in corn, cotton, Sc. Now we want to again appeal to all such to put a large part of their land in food crops. There will never be pros perity in this section until the old plan Is abandoned. The farmt T who has plenty of corn, hay and meat, with good supply of milk and butter, as well as plenty of chickens, turkeys and vegetables, don't need to give a mortgage or go to town often. If there is de- cided decrease in the acreage of cotton and a corresponding increase in the acreage of food crops, the immediate and continuous effect would be to raise the price of cot ton and lower the price of corn and meat. The world needs about eight million bales of American cotton each year and if only about this much is produced the price would go to at least eight cents, in spite of the many other causes for hard times in the South. Aside from the low price of cotton, the farmers have it undoubtedly in their power to become prosperous, by proper effort on their part. Nor has the individual farmer any thing to lose by pursuing the poli- cy herein advocated, if only he re- duces his cotton acreage, for it is a fact that those who do produce plenty of food are the most pros porous. The old argument that the farmer has to plant cotton to pay his debts, has always been, and now more than ever, hum- bug. The quickest way for farmer to pay his debts is to put himself in shape not to be compel led to make new ones.-Ouachita Herald.
The Monticellonian., 1898-03-04

HoN. $. NJ Taylor, of Pine Bluff, has declined to enter the race for Congress in this district. He is right in declining, as Judge Little should have no opposition this time. These are most try ing times with our government and men who are familiar with the workings of Congress should be retained, when they have proved to be true and worthy as has Iudge Little.
The Monticellonian., 1898-03-04

count of the Maine disaster, as if he could do such thing. Presi dent Mckinley has no more right to declare war against Spain than we have. That is q right that k vested in congress, alone, by the constitution, and the president is powerless to act in the premises.
 Should the constitution be em- braced in the course of study at the public schools, it would bring the people in closer touch with our form of government and would verse the people in that great in- strument of which now there is l most Iamentable ignorance.- Warehouse Clarion.
The Monticellonian., 1898-03-04
A NATION CONDEMNS ITSELF

Ii was foregoue conclusion that Emile Zola should be convict ed by the jury which heard his trial in the Assize Court of the Seine in Paris.
 Every element of national and racial prejudice was against the novelist in his brave stand for jus ticc on behalf of Captain Dreyfus. In demanding that justice he was compelled to attack the French army, as the army is now repre- sented by its leading Generals. He was compelled to assail French man-Esterhazy-in defense of a Jew-Dreyfus-and thereby, to the unreasonable popular mind, dishonor the French blood. He was also compelled to attack the civil administration of France, inasmuch as all the influence of the French Ministry was brought to bear to secure his conviction. And, finally, he was obliged to assail the French judiciary itself, owing to that judieiary's willingness to al- low his trial to be transformed from a civil trial to a military court-nartial in order that his con- viction should be made even more certain.
 That the maximum punishment of one years imprisonment and fine of 5000 francs was imposed is not, therefore, surprising. The sentence ftly voices the national sentiment of France at the present moment. It was that same sen timent which demanded the mar tyrdom of Dreyfus, even when Dreyfus cried 'Long live France!o and swore to his innocence on the heads of his wife and children as his sword was broken and the but tons and epaulets cut from his uni form of French officer. The sac rifee of Dreyfus was demanded. So, also, was that of Zola, when Zola dared to tell the truth in de fense of Dreyfus.
 The verdict in the Zola case will not stand inviolate in the eyes of the contemporary world or of his tory. It is the verdict of a people willing to commit an apalling act of injustice rather than submit to the confession of an incredible in fanny Tine world will pass this judgment upon the act. Dreyfus will now probably die in his hid eous exile on Devils Island, and Zola may live as d disgraced and degraded Frenchman for the re- mainder of his life. But it is France, and not Dfeyfus and Zo- la, upon whom disgrace and deg relation will permanently rest. The nation has condemned itself. The world has acquitted its vic tims.-Republic.
The Monticellonian., 1898-03-04

IF there is single eogent req son for having more than one primary election in Drew county this year We must candidly ac- knowledge our inability to dis cover it. The State primary which is called for the 7th of May can be easily made to in clude district and county offices, and we can settle the whole thing with one days work. thus saving to the 2000 Democratic voters one days work which ought to be worth. at least, to them 900. Time wasted is equivalent to money spent. Let the committee, which meets to- morrow, guard the interest of the people Long campaigns
 and too much politics are not to
 be encouraged these hard times,
The Monticellonian., 1898-03-04
TRUSTS AND HIGH SOCIETY

Mir. ]. Pierpoint Morgan, Sr., will now doubtless continue with redoubled zeal his great movement to form into trust organization everything worth such formation in the American mercantile and manufacturing worlds.
 This is because MT. Morgan, Sr., is already enabled to see the great social advantages appertalning to the rank of the Trust King of his native land. Late cable news brings to him the glad intelligence that at Queen Victoria's first draw ing-room for the season of 1898, Mrs. ]. Pierpoint Morgan, IT,, will be duly presented to her Ma jesty with especial distinction, the only other American woman thus honored at that time being Miss Maurlel White, daughter of our very swagger and efficient Charge d Affairs of the London Legation, MT. Henry White
 This presentation will, of course, mark the entrance of young Mrs. Plerpoint Morgan into English so- cicty and, as her husband has just established a residence in London as the representative of the Eng fish branch of his fathers bank the wife's social career may be ex- pected to prove exceptionally bril- liant. It is money that talks in London society, and in such a cause Pierpoint Jr. has money to burn.
 But 1t is Pierpoint, Sr., who must make that money; therefore is 1t timely to look for renewed activity in trust formations. It may even be that each successive triumph of Mrs. Morgan in London will be marked by the organization of | new trust in this country. Where at We all have right to cheer and huzza Justify, for under the opera. tions of the trusts system are We not putting up money for the Morgan s?-Republie.
The Monticellonian., 1898-03-04
For Assessor.

We are authorized to announce NIT. chas. l.. Plckens AS candidate for Assessor of Drew county; subject 10 the action of the Democratic party.
 Ne are au5harikeI 10 announce Mr. D NJ Green as candidate for Assessor of Drew conn ty subject to the aetlen of the Democratic par ty
 Ne are authorized to announce NIT. E. Dam iel as s candidate for Assessor of Drew county subject to the action of the Democratic party
 We are authorized 10 announce MT w F. Watts as a candidate for Assessor of Drew coun- ty subject ta the action of the Democratic par tv.
 Ne are authorized to announce Mr ! A. Hillman a candidate for reelection to the of flee ot Assessor of Drew county subject 10 the action of the Democratic party.
 We are authorized 10 announce Mfr Geergc Hudspeth candidate for Assessor of Drew county subject to the action of the Democratic party.
The Monticellonian., 1898-03-04
For Prosecuting Attorney.

We are authorized to announce ". Quin- ney, Esq, of Bradley county, as a candidate for the office of Prosecuting Attorney of the 10th Judicial Circuit subject to the action of the Democratic party.
 We are authorized to announce W. g. Amis. Esq of Cleveland county. as candidate for the office of Prosecuting Attorney of the 10th Judicial Circuit: subject to the action of the Democratic party.
The Monticellonian., 1898-03-04

SoUFH-EASTERN Arkansas is justly entitled to one man on the State ticket. It asks for the po- sition of Commissioner ofMines, Manufactures and Agriculture in the person of Hon N Y. Wadsworth. of Drew county, a practical farmer and q man well fitted for the office.
The Monticellonian., 1898-03-04
EdTfftepTaT-
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
Announcement Fees.

The customary announcement fees, of SIC will be charged, by us, for District and State offices, $7.5o for Sheriff, Clerk, and Representa- tive, and $500 for County and Probate Judge, Assessor, Treasur- CT and Surveyor. City and town ship offices $2.5o. No announce ments published until paid for.
The Monticellonian., 1898-03-04
For County and Probate Judge.

We are authorized tn announce Mir las r. Farley candidate for County aud Probate Judge of Drew county subject to the action of the Democratic party.
 We are authorized b nounee Mir L A. Bird q candidate for the office of County aud Pro bate Judge of Drew county subject to the ae ton of the Democratic party
The Monticellonian., 1898-03-04
4-347. FOR PUBLICATION.
LAND OFFICE AT CAMDEN ARK.

-I4HFU VFFINE AT iAMDEN ARK.
 February l4th, 1898
 Notice Is hereby given that the following named settler has filed notice of hs intention to make tinal proof in support of his claim. and that said proof will be made before the Circuit Clerk of Drew county, Arks.l at Monticello, on the 26th day of March, lS9a. viz Cathurinc A sasscr of Drew county Ark II r. l6679 for the South Enst quarter south- East quarter see tion thirty four and West half south West quar- ter section thirty five, township twelve South. range six west. He names the following wit nesscs to prove his continuous residence upon, and cultivation of said land. viz David F. Lamb, Frances NJ Bordeaux. James P Me Neese and Thomas c. Lamb, all of Nopticello. Arkansas J. R. FRIEbHEIM.
 Register
The Monticellonian., 1898-03-04

IT doesn't pay to fret and wor- " over small matters, so if the Springfield, Guld and L. K Ky, is never built, Arkansas will manage to grow and go.
The Monticellonian., 1898-03-04

RAISE corn, pork and beef, be cause if there is war the govern ment will need rations for the soldiers, and if there is no war we will need them ourselves.
The Monticellonian., 1898-03-04

THE news now comes to Us through paper accounts that the Bfitishers have planted their flag on American soil in Alaska. Another war in the landl
The Monticellonian., 1898-03-04

IT is little strange that so many of our people seem so anx- ious for war, at this time War IS bad thing at best and at ; this age of the world and civili- zation 1t shot1ld be averted.
The Monticellonian., 1898-03-04

TIE Mardi Gras celebration held in Little Rock last week, while not coming up to that of the old French cities of Mobile and New Orleans, was quite creditable as beginning, and the Little Rock people exert ed themselves to see that their guests had a pleasant and gala time.
The Monticellonian., 1898-03-04

OMAHA, February.-A special delegation numbering about seven ty people, left Omaha, Sunday af- ternoon on a tour of the southeast in the interests of the Trans-Miss- issippi Exposition. The delega- ton was made up of influential business and professional men of Omaha and from other towns in
The Monticellonian., 1898-03-04

FROM the number of good men announcing for the Legislature over the State, we may reasona- bly expect some good work at the next session.
The Monticellonian., 1898-03-04

IF the sensational newspapers of this country could be relied on the necessity of war with other nations would always abound.
The Monticellonian., 1898-03-04

THERE will be plenty of time to get up a war with Spain over the Maine disaster after the off cial Investigating board has made it's report.
The Monticellonian., 1898-03-04

THE eleventh Judicial Circuit has thee candidates for Judg They are Judge John M Elliott, C. H. Harding, Esq, and A. B. Grace. Esq. All clever gentle men.
The Monticellonian., 1898-03-04

ACCORDING to the St. Louis Republic the spirit of patriotism runs very high in St. Louis. Even men confined there in jail under sentence of death are will ing to enlist for the war with Spain, at once. Such a spirit of disinterested patriotism Is al ways to be commended.
The Monticellonian., 1898-03-04
For Congress-2nd District.

Ne are authorized to announce lion. Jno. s Little. of Sebastian county, as candidate for reelection to Congress from this t2ndl District $ subject to the action of the Democratic party
The Monticellonian., 1898-03-04

indiscriminate use of the knife. Read ing of the many cures made by s. s.
 S., determined to give that medicine a trial, and after had taken it a few days, the cancer became irritated and began to discharge. This after awhile ceased, leaving a small scab, which finally dropped off, and only healthy
 little scar remained to mark the place
 where the destroyer had held full sway.
The Monticellonian., 1898-03-04

JEFFERSON county has let the contract for building an iron bridge over the Bayou Bartholo- new. on the Warren road.
The Monticellonian., 1898-03-04
FOUR cases of smallpox are reported in cross county.
BUFFALO gnats are getting to be bad in the bottom country.

THE armored Spanish ship, Vizcava, has moved from New York bay, and steamed back to Spanish ports.
The Monticellonian., 1898-03-04
For Circuit Judge-1Oth Judicial Cir
cult.

Ne are authorized to announce z r Wood, Esq. of Drew county, as il candidate for Circuit Judge of the 10th Judicial Circuit; subject Go the Hetion of the Democratic party
 We are authorized ta announce Juaee NJ. l.. Hawk ins as a candidate for reelection to the office of Circuit Jndge of the 10th Jndlenl Cir cut subject to the action of the Democratic uarfv
The Monticellonian., 1898-03-04
For State Senator.

Ne are authorized to announce Hon. P. T Bntlcr. of Ashley county. ns Il candidate for State Senator from the counties of Ashley and Drew; subject to the action of the Democratic party.