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Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1898-12-09
Army Il Il Navy.

The largest steamship i'll the world
will be tho Oceanic. now building,
which will have a length Of 7O4 feet
or % feet longer than the Great
Eastern. The Oceanic is expected to
develop over 10000 horse power and
will cross the Atlantic in four and a
half days, consuming TOO tons of coal
per day. Another interesting COM
parison with the Great Eastern ap-
pears in horse power, as the amount
developed by her was only 1850.
The recent experience OF war has
shown that the posi- ION of a staff Of
ficer i'll our army is far from being a
%sinecure, at least in time of a and
even at his worst estate be is a Her.
cules for work as compared with an
officer Of the Spa 1ish army. De-
scribinS the life OF one Of the high
fnnctlonaries of the Spanish army,
who received what is for Spain a
large salary, Hannah L. nch, III an ar
ticle appearing III the Living Age,
says: ale ros at 9 or 10, swallowed
his chocolate, smoked a cigar and at
II o'clock went tn his cilice, where he
signed papers, gossiped IL little with
his several secretaries, and came up
stairs to breakfast ut noon. After
breakfast he slept for a couple of
hours, walked up and down the salon,
smoking and listening t o the chatter
OF his women FOLKS, went downstairs
to his Office at 3 and remained until 4
o'clock, and that was the extent of his
daily labor, exactly two hours insig-
niticant work. His mind was as
empty as his days and with such mill
tary chiefs in Office is it any wonder
that not u single preparation for the
war was made, not ii single evidence
OF official competence, OF forethoughi,
Of average intelligence, vas dis
played by Spain ut home or in her
colonies?"
"A division OF Russian cavalry, to-
gether with horse artillery, has recent
ly been exercised in crossing the ME-
men river, near Kovno, as nearly as
possible under war conditions. The
river is about $50 yards wide and
some twenty feet deep, with a fairly
strong current. One regiment Of
dragons swan across with their
horses in thirty-three minutes, an.
other in thirty-six minutes Pnd a
cossack regiment, sotnia succeeding
sotnia, got across in Twenty-Five min
utes. The mems arms and clothes.
together with tho few men who could
not swim, were taken across in boats
or on RATS, and improvised RATS car
ried the guns and wagons. The whole
division got across in four hours and
there we're no mishaps Of any import
ance. The weather was wet and,
therefore, not favorable to the expert
meut.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1898-12-09
SALMAGUNDI.

Christmas goods at Alexander's. =
Lots of additional Winter goods
just received at Alexander's. T.
Lrsr:-A gold mounted Eik's tooth
cuff button. a reward of 50 will he
paid for its return to the INDEPEN-
DENT Office.
Klondike makinaw Winter suits
and Il magnificent line of underwear,
etc. at Alexander's.
Captain w. L. Cox of Troop M re-
turned to the State Red Cross Society
Sill, which was left on hand from the
hospital fund of his troop.
While it is about twenty degrees
below zero where the wind hits a per-
son today, the Thermometer shows
twenty degrees above zero out of the
wind.
Rev. Mr.. Mitchell will preach next
Sab bath at II A. NJ. and 7 P. NJ. Sub
ject for the morning, "Pray er." Even
ling theme, "Home as a School and a
Type Of Heaven" The congregation
will be asked to make an offering to
the orphans home at San Rafael.
The treaty between Spain and the
United States was completed yester-
2day. Spain has refused to cede a
poaling station in the Caroline islands
10 the United States. AL points up.
bn which the Commissioners can
Fgree are settled and the treaty will
be signed III three or four days.
Ward, the young man charged with
Obbing z sheepherder in Carson,
(as been tried three times, each jury
i%sagreeing. His fourth trial is set
pr Monday. The news says the case
AS already cost Ormsby county
LOCO and the next trial will add $500
pore. Ward seems to be a fat thing
pr the Ormsby county taxpayers.
II. Weber who was taken to Salt
kake last night to answer to the
barge OF forgery a a high roller
r a short time. According to the
nbune he passed forged checks in
alt Lake to the amount of about
900 and did business in Ogden to
= extent OF $500 more. Weber
emed to have no difficulty in bun
ping the people OF Salt Lake and
Sden.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1898-12-09
Learn to say "NO" when n deaJe

oHcrs you something lust as COCO"
III place OF floods Sar,apari!,a
There can be no substit ute for Amer.
ica's Greatest Medicine.
HOOPS PILLS cnre nausea, sick
headache, billiou>ness and all liver
ills. Price 25 cents.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1898-12-09

Exquitite holiday goods of the
latest designs, and at away down
prices, at Aleyander's. Il
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1898-12-09
S hOemaki q ! n
all it's Branches.

Customers can have their choice OF
getting the best eastern tanage Of
leather rs well rs California stock
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1898-12-09
r. u. 1ln1oBt
Formerly with
James Brain.
James Brain,
Formerly with

Has opened aSHOE SHOP on the
north side next door to the w. u. tel
egraph office, where g is prepared..to
do
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1898-03-04
Fooled the Gambler.

A Louisville gambler on one occasion
thought he had good thing when a
stranger who looked as if he had plen-
ty of money came along and suggested
friendly game of poker. The game ran
along smoothly for awhile and at last
when the opportune moment came the
gambler dealt the guileless stranger
four queens and gave himself four
kings. The betting became interest
ing right away and after all the cash
was up and it came to a show down the
Louisville man laid down his four kings
and the stranger showed four aces.
''Take the money, mister!" gasped the
astonished Kentuckian; stake it if you
have the heart to do so, but I'll be
darned if that was the hand 1 dealt
you!" %
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1898-03-04
ANXIOUS TO MARRY.

He Popped the Question Before His
Wife Was Dead.
Widowers, as well as widows, are the
targets for many jokes. Here is a
story they tell of a farmer in certain
county not so miles away from St.
Louis, says the Republic:
His wife had been in poor health for
some time, and one day he was called
in from his work because she was so
much worse. The neighbor women told
him to hurry to town for the doctor. BE
rushed out to the stable, saddled horse
and galloped toward the village, few
miles distant.
AS he rode he met an interesting wild
ow. Shewasinteresting because she had
been widow but six months, and the
departed one had left a good farm to
her. Of course, she wondered why
Neighbor Jones was hurrying so. She
called to him to know what was the
matter. he pulled up his horse, turned
toward her and said:
my wife is very sick. They don't
think she will live. and I am on my way
for the doctor" He paused and seemed
about to ride on, but thought struck
him. He leaned over toward the widow
and asked, anxiously:
IF she does die. will you have me?"
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1898-03-04

A new Federal district, with a new
set of court officers, who would cost
about $40, 900 year is just the thing
republican politicians Say, and then
they Set up a roar because Governor
Leedy's railroad bill wOmld provide
for the employment of an attorn ey
t. the Board of R;,ilaOad Commission
Els to prosecute the peoples fights in
rate controversies. 1t depends on
who is TO be the beneficiary whether
pended.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1898-03-04

A sergeantat- arms OF the Duns-
more house presented himself at the
rendered SO to the State. He said
that he had been on the force three
days at So per day. but mad not earn
ed any ythlng. SO he wanted to return
he money with dollar for interest.
His conscience had troubled him, he
said, so Uucie Dave HefiebOwer put
it in what he calls the ''cOrScience
fund.- The man would not give his
name as he said he did not want any
notOriety.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1898-03-04

Everybody who reads republican pa
pers knows that it is one lOhg drawn
out song that tile republicans are the
only people on earth, that they are
the people who make success of
their business and therefore are the
people weo should be entrusted with
public affairs. This tune was teing
sung in a very high key in 1892 when
s. G: Slower was elected State Treas
urer, He was Belleville banker,
but he failed soon after he retired
from Office, His bank assets have
just been sold for about cent on IA ,
dollar. His own note for $500
brovght just 81. Among other assets
was judgment for 81, against
J. r. Burton, which was bid in by an
Abilene man for the extravagant sum
OF 1922. Mr.. Bnrton belongs to the
crowd which used to assert that 1.-The
worst republican is better than any
democrat" but it certainly cannot be
that this has any reference to finan-
cial affairs, as few non could be in
much worse shape In this same con-
nection it should be stated that the
republican commissioners of Republic
county had thousands of dollars on
deposit in this bank. every cent of
which has faded away.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1898-03-04

Gov. Leedy has demonstrated his
ability to settle Il row between rail
roads. He was made the arbitrator
i'm dispute between the Rock Island
and Union Pacific over the shipments
Of State coal He Immediately di-
rected that all coal possible be with
held from both lines The Rock Is
land then offered reasonable switch
ing rate which 1t had previously re-
fused to give, on condition that it be
given share of the State business.
1t was told that it would get it if it
would bring the Union Pacific to time,
winch it promptly did, and now the
State coal is shipped flom Lansing to
Topeka for 81 per ton where it pre-
viously cost $1.35.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1898-03-04

Republicans have made life so mis-
cradle for Jim Simpson and Leland
that they have at last decided to re-
cOgnized the State commit ee named
by the last convention. and meeting
has been called for March 8, Ur to
this time All executive committee
named by Jim Simpson, by and with
the advice and consent of Leland,
has usurped the duties of the regular
committee.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1898-03-04
SitAS SAGGtEBY.
An Old Time Resident of Storkvine
Centre Who Was Lazy and TIL rifty.

An Old Time Resident of Storkville
centre Who Was Lazy and Thrifty.
"One of the wealthiest of the old-time
residents of Storkville Center" said
Col. Calliper, reports the New York
Sun, twas at the same time one of the
LATEST. This may seem like a contra
diction, but the money was Left to him
by his uncle. The uncle was miserly
sort of man, who liked to accumulate
money, and loved to gloat over it. He
put most of his money into bonds, and
bought coupon bonds of small denomi-
nation, so that the pile would be bigger
to look at, and there would be more
coupons to cut off. The old mans chief
delight in life was cutting off these
coupons.
81 don't suppose that one needs to be
miserly. though, to find enjoyment in
such work as that. AS matter of fact,
I know of very few people, whatever
their condition in life, or their temper
ament, who would not find pleasure in
plying the coupon shears. Not so, how
ever, with Silas-his name was Silas
Saggleby-he was too lazy even for
that; he used to hire man to cut off
the coupons for him. But thea first
thing he did after coming into the
property was to change all the little
bonds into the fewest possible big ones,
so that there would be fewer coupons to
cut and he could get the work done for
the smallest possible amount. So you
see that, lazy as he was, and he was the
LATEST man I ever knew, he had some
thing of his uncle's thriftiness, too"
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1898-03-04
DEBTS OF TWENTY-FIVE YEARS
Old Man Takes Pride in Hunting Up
His Once Satianed Ceeaitora.

Old Man Takes Pride In Hunting Up
His Once Satisfied Creditors.
A case of rather remarkable CONNER
cial honesty has just come to light. In
1875 one of Springfield's well-known
shoe dealers found himself so embar-
rassed by depreciation in value of stock
and the difficulty in collecting accounts
that he failed and made compromise
with his creditors of so cents On the
dollar.
After 90 years, reports the Spring
field (Mass.) Republican, the merchant,
now considerably over 70 years old,
has settled all those old claims in
full, paying the balance unpaid at that
time, amounting to several thousand
dollars. There was no claim on him
other than that of his conscience.
All his creditors had signed paper
acknowledging their satisfaction, and,
in fact, large number of the original
papers had been destroyed, SO that the
merchant had to settle in accordance
with the figures he had in his posses
sion, paying over money in some cases
to heirs, or to surviving partners who
knew nothing or had nothing to show
of the original transaction.
The conscientious old shoe dealer is
very anxious not to have his name ap-
pear-his act would lose its merit
through advertising, he says.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1898-03-04

school fund is now being made. 1t
amounts to 1928, 127, an average of
45 cents for each child of school age.
Six mouths ago it was 43 cents, and
but one year ago it WAS but 81 cents.
Superintendent Stryker and his col
leagueS Oh the State school fund COM
mission are doing well by the educa-
tiOnal interests of the State.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1898-03-04

Secretary Bush is progressing finely
in his work of securing annual state
ments from corporations but few
companies known to be alive and do
ing business have failed to report.
These will be given the full time al
lowed by law and in default of reports
then actions will be brought to en-
force the penalties.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1898-03-04

Emporia Times: 'TEOse republican
officials who burned Lansing coal with
out paying for it during Morrill's first
term are sincere in their wish that he
had succeeded himself" The thiev-
ing State house contractors feel the
same way about it. !,
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1898-03-04

Down at Pa0la no one 10 complain
ing ahOnt McNall breaking up the
Clarkson insurance rate combine
The city of Paola gets its school in
'surance for s75 less than formerly.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1898-03-04

Governor Leedy says that in the
event of war with Spain that he would
need a few more volunteers who
would serve AS privates. He says
that there IS no shortage in colonels
or majors though.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1898-03-04

The suit to compel the Manhattan
school board to cancel its old contract
and begin the use of the new State
books will not be opposed, The
board IS taking a sensible view of the
matter.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1898-03-04

IntOxication Cured by Cabbage.
Cabbage is said to be a cure for in
toxication. Natives Of Egypt eat
boiled cabbage before their other food
if they intend to drink wine after din
uer
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1898-10-28
TEXT OF THE SPEECH.

During the first year Of this admin
istration the value of our exports ex-
ceeded the exports Of the preceding
year, or the last year Of the last adj
n.inisration, in the enormous sum of
500, 90s. 1913. and yet the new tariff hill.
known as the Dingley law was not over
six months old. Truly, that was a mar
vicious record, seldom If ever, surpassed
10 our history. For instance, in the
month of January, 1898, our exports
amounted to sos. 4ss, 455. as against
the sum of 3ss,s51.ss3 for January,
1897, showing an increase of $14,537,572
in q single month in favor Of the pres
ent administration.
While. on the other hand. our i'm
ports for January, 1897. amounted to
SCI, 1854, 01S, as against the sum Of $780,
s02, 909, for January. 1898, thus indi-
eating a decrease in imports In favor
o: this administration Of mora than a
half million dollars. The excess Of ex-
ports over imports for January, 1898,
being $57,6 8 $40. This is a wonderful
record and proved to the world that
the Naturalization of the present adj
m:pisratian 10 Already bearing fruit.
Another Startling illustration Of the
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1898-10-28

der and sailor and marine. regular and
volunteer. are entitled to equal praise
US having done their whole duty,
whether at home or under the baptism
Of foreign DIRE.
"who will dim the splendor Of their
achievements? Who will withhold
from them their well-earned distinc-
ton? Who will intrude distraction at
this time to belittle the manly spirit Of
the American youth and impairtheu USE
fnlness Of the American navy? What
will embarrass the government by SOW
ing seeds Of dissatisfaction among the
brave men who stand ready to serve
and die. II need be, for their country?
Who will darken the counsels Of the re-
public in this hour requiring the united
wisdom Of all? Shall we deny to our
selves what the rest Of the world so
freely and SO Justly accords to us? The
man who endured in the short but de-
cisive struggle its hardships, its priva-
tions, whether in the field or camp, on
ship or in the siege, and planned and
achieved its victories, will never toler-
ate impeachment, either direct or tndi-
rect, of those who won a peace whose
great gain to civilization is yet un-
known and unwritten.
1.-THE faith of a Christian nation rec
ornizes the hand of Almighty God in
the ordeal through which we have
passed. Divine favor seemed manifest
everywhere. In fighting for humanity's
sake we have been signally blessed. We
did not seek war. To avoid it, IL this
could be done in justice and honor to
the rights Of our neighbors and our-
selves, was out constant prayer. The
war was no more invited by us than
were the questions which are laid at
II door by its results. Now, as then,
We will do our duty.
1.-The problems will not be solved In
a day. Patience combined with sinceri-
IT, of purpose and mistaken resolution
to do right, seeking only the highest
good Of the nation and recognizing no
other obligation, pursuing no other
path but that of our duty.
fright action follows right purpose
| We may not at all times be able to di.
vine the future, the way may not al
ways seem clear, but If our aims are
high and unselfish somehow and In
some way the right end will bt
reached. The genius of the nation, 1t.
freedom, it's wisdom, it's humanity, it
courage. it's Justice, favored by divin.
providence, will make it equal to ever,
task and the master Of every emery
ency."
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1898-10-28
Pen. 4 Int. Total.
Total ...,24s.o4 ;ss.45 $500.

The Independent was started In 1889
after the assessment had been made so
that there was no levy Oh 1t that year.
10 1892 Knowles had the county print
ing and the warrant in payment Of the
first quarters bill was attached by q
mean republican deputy treasurer
named Grimshaw, for taxes due and
delinquent for the year 1890. After that
Knowles had the county printing two
or three years, but he always trans
fesred his claims to beat the taxes. An
other. scheme was to carry q chattel
mortgage on the plant which was held
to be q prior lien to taxes, Thus 1t will
be seen that Knowles never paid taxes
but one year and that under compul-
sion. He ,s%hamelessly boasts of having
beaten the county as he does of having
accepted brihes from The railroads in
the shape of passes and cash.
- FL 10 res Hf
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1898-10-28

+. One Of the most curious contentious
in the democratic campaign in the EN-.
pire State is that what was lofty pat
'riotism during the war with Spain has
become tinsoism and clap-trap as soon
as the war is ended. Had Theodore
Roosevelt not heen nominated for pub
II, ONCE. the democratic leaders would
have had had: nothing ,'ll but praise for ! his
military. record. The sl moral Il obvious
End W d nae. ARpht that the re-
buls VIII bss1eaay 60 in November.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1898-10-28
{From the pioneer-Times, Oct. 1s.)

Hon. Webster Davis vas given a re-
ception in Lead last night such as no
other speaker has ever received in the
town. His speech at the Miners Union
opera house was the grandest thing
eve listened to in this part of the
state, and the effect was as magic. His
logic is impervious, his eloquence SUBJ
lime. He reaches heights in which he
seems to lose his very personality, SO
thoroughly does he become wrapped,
ua in his discussion. His speech was a
succession Of climaxes, whose intensi-
~ was like the breakers of the ocean,,
laundering against the strand. He
holds his audience in a trance-like
slate. and his hearers strain them
selves to gather every utterance. His
humor is rich and chaste, his pathos
cot the most touching nature. He in
fact keeps his audience completely III
his grasp, and stirs it at will. 1t is
rot likely that such a speech will be
listened to in this part of the country
for years to come. He stirs up no re-
sentiment among those of opposing po-
lttical views, and among his warmest
admirers are many who have always
held political opinions radically differ
ent from his own. The republican CAM
paign committee is to be compliment
ed upon having secured so brilliant and
able a man for the grand effort of the
campaign.
Three bands. the Knights of Pythias,
the Modern Woodmen and the United
| Workmen band, heralded his presence
In the city, and the streets were in a
shrower of fireworks for several min
utes just before the meeting began. The
opera house was filed until there was
not room to stand. There were fully .
hundred persons unable to secure seats.
yet they stayed through the meeting.
two long hours, and. hardly q person
left the hall. The meeting vas called to
order by W. G. Bower, who introduced
Miss Myrtle Coon. the eminent 30
prano. She sang the beautiful piece.
Columbia" after which Mr.. Davis
was introduced. He confronted q verb
table sea Of faces. The auditorium was
packed; the balcony and gallery were
filled, and the people were crowding in
the halls and corridors. standing in the
doors and passages, willing to submit
OF almost any kind Of personal dis.
comfort to hear the speech. Mr. Davis
invited those who were in doubt d ask
him any questions they might conceive
and his invitation was embraced by
several. although he disposed Of all Of
them with no effort. He disposed Of
them in a manner that was not offens-
i've, and at the same time conveyed q
fund Of information.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1898-10-28
AMERICAN WOOL

This country ought to be the greatest
wool producing country in the world,
yet under the Cleveland administration
when the un-American tariff law,
known AZ the Wilson bill, was in oper.
alton. you could buy sheep at anywhere
from ninety cents to one dollar and
twenty cents per head; but now, under
the Mckinley administration, under the
operation Of its great American tariff
Law. sheep are selling Ut from IS to IS
per head; while the price ofswool. ev.
erywhere. has advanced ~thresfold. full