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Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1898-08-06
STRATEGIC ADVANTAGES OF
PORTO RICO.

Some days age we commented
upon the Importance nf Porto Rico to
the United States, point ng ont sew.
eral reasons why we should possess
the commissioner to- Porto Rico rOI
the Columhi IN Exposition. has con
tributed a paper on the tubj ,ct to an
Eastern magazine. u which he
dwells upon the strategic value of the
Isl nd, and in which he SAY:
@UntiI it was discovered that Porto
Rico Rico possessed great value as ii
strategic center Of naval operations.
the fair isl md slumherel undisturb
ed, merely Il link, and no important
on, in the emerald cham that sepa.
rate- the Atlantic and the Caribbean.
Suddenly naval folk became aware al
it's innprirn:e; they saw that " lille
it b ,r,icrs on the Caribbean sea, yet
IT brerGts The rough Atlantic waters;
that it is cquidistant, or about a
Thousand miles from Key West and
Colon; from New York fifteen hun
Dire | mi'rI, which is ha.f the eli Stance
from Cndiz; thirteen hundred from
Newport News, which is half the dis
tance tO the Canarirs. IT lies. in fact
at lie very p int 'nut wc should have
selected Cor IL coaling station, had We
unrestricted choice of location. All
the arguments that have been adj
van'rd for the acqui. jh0u of tho is
land Of St. Thomas, sixty miles dis
tant. and for winch at one time we
were almost ready to pay $1,000 900,
apply with tenfold force to Porto
Rico. with its six good harbors to tie
one OF ST Thomes, and it's CONNER
cial ns well as strategical potential
tiles" -;
Porto Rico, he points ont more in
detail than did the Rcord-Union.
though along the same lines, does
not present the obstacles TO occupa-
ton that are su formidable IN the
case OF Cuba. 1t is OF superior eli
mate. Its lands are higher. It lies
farther cast md it's shores render
it capable OF easy f~ortitication. it is
de void Of the swamps and forests and
deep mountainous recesses which
MAKE Cub ideal for the revolutionist.
In brief, Porto Rico by its natural
features lends itself with ease TO
whatever system happens to be in
power.
in a word there are no points of
vantage whence a rebel against au
thOrIty may emerge to annoy his
enemy, no retreats that are not also
accessible to the Spanish soldier.
This 10 the simple reason why up.
rieings have never made head in
Porto Rico, why they never will
Many a time the banner has been
raised with "Patria, 'Justicia, Liber
tad! Viva Puerto Rico libre!7 in
scriheA thereon, but only to be trail
ed in the dust at the point OF Span
ish bayoneta, and those who bore i
sent, some to. Africa, some to b,
shot.-Record Union.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1898-08-06

Cherries M. Pepper, one of the
most conservative and veracioue OF
the correspondence, rises to explain
that the Cubans who are making
trouble for us III the island are not
the soldiers, but men who fed to the
United Statesand returned to Cuba
as soon ne the battle was won. No.
body has been disposed to dispute
THAT the Cubans have their full share
OF that annoying quality commonly
described as "human nature"
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1898-08-06

White You arcIooKIng Tor a change
in The weather. examine the lates,
patterns in wall paper Mt the Postof-
flee. All goods FIRST Glaze and mt the
lowest living prices. Cali in and Ok.
anime my stock. No trouble to show
E,sNisy T.. ". SHERwo0d. y
Additional summer goods Just re-
ceived at Alexander's. y
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1898-08-06
FOR SALE.

Two second hand Miller's Little
Giant Hay Presses with wagons, in
good condition. Car size bales. Adj
dress The H. g. Shaw CO., Stockton
California.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1898-08-06
An Extensive Country.

A Western orator is said to have
gotten off the following: "We live in
IL land Of high mountains and high
taxes; low valleys and low wages; big
crooked river; big, crooked states
men; big lakes, big strikes, big
drunks, big pumpkins, big men with
pumpkin heads, silver streams that
gnmbol in the Mountains, and pious
politicians that gamble in the night,
roaring cataracis and roaring orators;
fast y"nng men, fIster girls, sharp
tinanciers. sharp law! ers and sharp
toed shoes; fertile plains that lie like
a sheet of water and thousands of
newspapers that lie like thunder"
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1898-08-06
Geese n Token Of Love.

A, Chinese gentleman always sends q
pair Of geese to the lady OF his choice,
and they arc looked upon as the en-
blems of coDjugsl fidelity.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1898-08-06

Latest designs In wall paper and
border and ceiling to match Just re-
ceived ct Alexander's. y
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1898-08-06
Irri cation Congress-.

The seventh annunl sc sion Of the
National Irrigation Congress will I've
held at Cheyenne. Wyoming, on
Thursday, September l..
The Governor of each State and
Territory is authorized to appoint five
delegates to the Congress, and is also
personally entitled to Il scat in that
body. Governor Sadler has appoin-
ted as delegates S. r. Young of Hum.
b1ldt, Judge William Webster and
Colonel II. B. Maxon of Washoe,
Daniel Bonelii Of Lincoln and l.. II.
Taylor of Llnder, all Of whom are
expected to attend the coming ses.
sion.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1898-08-06
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Route:
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To and from Chicago. st. Lonis
Omaha, Kansas City and all Eastern
points.
Direct line to the Trans-M Mississippi
Exposition. Stopover allowed at
Omaha on all tickets reading through
that city.
Two through trains each way
daily. Vestibuled Buffet, Smoking.
Library Care, Pullman Sleeping Cars,
Reclining Chair Cars (Seats Free),
Coaches and Dining Cars operated
on the A la Carte plan.
Tickets at offices OF connecting
lines. .
w. F. McMTI Ian, Gen'1 Agt,,
ala s. w. Temple ST., Salt Lake city.
II. r. Ncslen,
Ira Pass. AEt.
New-York tribune., 1898-11-10
LAWN TENNIS.
END OF THE SEASONS TOURNAMENTS AT
THE LENOX CLUB.

END OF THE SEASONS TOURNAMENTS AT
THE LENOX CLUB
The coincidence Of bright weather and holiday
on Tuesday brought out big crowd Of lawn tennis
players and the LenoX club courts, at One-hun-
dred and-twenty- y-th!rd-st. and ST. Ncholas-ave
were In demand all day. The last TWO OF the sea-
sons tournaments were finished UP. and the rest
Of the season will be devoted to practice.
The challenge match for the club championship
the feature of the day. G. Lorraine Wyeih,
who has held the club championship challenge
trophy for two years. successfully defended the
cup again and fl became his personal property. r.
!. Bryan. who the round robin champion
ship tournament challenged Wyeth but he was
beaten by O.. "a, 6-l
The final matches in the fall "round robin
tournament were also played and Wylie Grant
who Joined the club since the championship con-
lost. frs: prize. Wyeth getting second. The
Grants 6nal score was s6 games won and "a lost. In
eight matches. Wyeth was second with SO games
and 81 lost.
Under the lew arrangement twelve OF the mem
bers OF the defunct New-York Tennis Club will
join the Lonox club IN a body. Several Of the
others are also expected join. Those who have
already applied DR.. G. b. Chaplin. c. w. Chad
wick. A. r Freedman. f. 2. Rice, f. j. Rice Mr..
and Mrs II McCallun.. NJ J Vincent. Clifford
Weston, G. G. Wright William Cunningham and
Miss Alice Ives
New-York tribune., 1898-11-10
CORNELL COACHES DISCOURAGED.
MANY MEN STILL on THE INJURED LsT-oU1

MANY MEN STILL on THE INJURED NsT-oUT-
LOOK FOR THE PENNSYLVANIA CAME
Ithaca. y. y. Nov. e.-The Cornell coaches will
have difficulty in getting their players into shape
for the University OF Pennsylvania game The
crippled list has not been reduced at all since
week ago. and il is doubtful II A strong team can
he got together for the Lafayette game Satur-
day. Captain Whiting and four OF his colleagues
were unable to practise to-day. Some were kept
from the field owing to their work in the University.
All things considered. the coaches beginning TO
think they will have weak aggregation to go
against the Quakers. Coach Warner said tonight
that the outlook is discouragng. He is finding
much fault vita the men because they do not re-
port more regularly. and lie said stringent meas
ures would taken for the next two weeks to
bring the men down 10 the field daily. on account
Of a lack Of men the inal makeup OF the team H.
Unsettled. Dorner who has p,a yed centre through
out the season was today changed to left tackle
and Caldwell was put in his place. lie will be kept
at centre for the remainder of the week 1t l.
doubtful IL he viii make strong man. hut Dorner
f. weak owing to an injured leg and IS not IN shape
to play tne position al present.
New-York tribune., 1898-11-10
BUFFALO'S MACHINERY BREAKS DOWN.
THE CRUISER. BOUND FOR MANILA. PUTS INTO
NEWPORT HARBOR

THE CRUISER BOUND FOR MANILA PUTS INTO
NEWPORT HARBOR.
Washington. Nov. sThe cruiser Buffalo. which
sailed last Saturday from Sandy Hook, bound for
Manila TO join Admiral Dewey's squadron. put
in at Newport r. to-day with machinery broken
down. Commander Itemphill reported to the De-
partment by telegraph that he had been unable 20
proceed further on his course and had been obliged
to seek shore station TO repair. He asked FOR an
investigation Ak the responsibility for the break
down. and Secretary Long responded Immediately
by appointing Commander John MCGOWAN. supeFin-
tendent of the training station; Commodore 5. II
Stockton president Of the War College, and Chic,
Engineer r. S. Griffin. OF the Mayhower court ~
inquiry, with Lieutenant Chambers as judge-ad-
vocate. The court will meet on Friday at Newport
Such Information the Navy Department has
indicates that the breakdown is not serious. and Is
confined TO some Of the valve gear Of the air
pumps. The Buffalo was formerly the Nictheroy.
OF the Brazilian Navy. and before that was q
merchant ship plying between New-York and RIO
The Government purchased her from Brazil at 'ne
outbreak Of the war but she was found 10 oe ~
wretched condition. the result OF many years OF
neglect. She will resume her voyage AT the earliest
possible moment.
New-York tribune., 1898-11-10

The Captains Cup offered by Otis /. Williams
on Monday by A. T. Paterson who defeated George
r. Armstrong in the final round at match play by
up and to go. The competition began on
the club championship on that date qualified for
the cup. on October % the semi-iinal round was
and 2 to go. while Armstrong defeated L. r;
Stoddart by 1 up On Saturday. the club VIII
hold an eighteenIhole media play handicap 9Peln
handicap during the year. The closing contest OF
the season IS to take place on Thanksgiving Day,
Glasses A and r, will be held. The putting greens
will be closed for The season after December % the
rectnt addons 70 the list Of Jersey ORGANIZATIONS,
held its formal opening on Election Day, .when ls
new course was used for the first time. thougo
have II in ' the BEST possible shape feature the
b0se in he afternoon at which many peop6 Of
prominence in Plainhef society were presen'
Among those who re-eyed were ,srS Mrs l,, W. W. L.
Waller NcGee Mrs w. d. Hubbard Mrs. ST. j.
McCutchen and Mss Caroline. Randolph. Fifty-two
players took part in the handicap, Mrs \. Pendle,
ton Rogers winning the prize for women and
George Richards the prize for men. For the re-
naming weeks OF the season number OF attractive
contests have been arranged. and there Is pos
sbility that the course may remain open until late
IN December.
gun on Saturday OF last week. won on Tuesday
fy A. c. Wheeler who defeated Edward Leavitt In
The consoIation prize was won by F. G Riley who
won from = 7. Woodbury. In the final round, IA up
and y 10 play.
The first and second rounds at match play for the
Chapman Championship Cup took place on tuesday
In the first round w. T. Glenny beat Reeve Stock
ton: Augustus sheppard beat w. r; Richards: c.
" Fisk beat J II. p. Wharton. and 4. p Fisk beat
IT, D West In the second round Augustus shcp-
pard beat W. L. Glenny. and c. W. Fisk beat a. r.
FISK The finals between Fisk and Sheppard are 10
la nCn q
New-York tribune., 1898-11-10
ROWING NOTES.

The Varuna Boat Clubs House Committee has
leased the house No. 2s9 Livingston-st, Brooklyn,
FOR city clubhouse. and 1t is being fitted up for
the use OF the members OF the organization: The
annual election OF the club will be held on the iirat
Thursday night in January, at the clubhouse
The Ariel Rowing Club, Of Bay Ridge. one OF the
Oldest about New-York. has just completed new
clubhouse. at a cost of $l50O. adjoining the Varuna
Boat Clubs new house. The following officers have
been chosen for the ensuing term by the Ariels;
Roard of Directors John H. Garnauss Herman
Brauenlch oscar Buechner. Dr. j. H. Hannemann.
c. II Won Scheyen. II. j. Mork; n GTunelecker
vice-presdent G. II. Won scheven treasurer. Oscar
Buechner; secretary, Dr. hannemanni captain
ond lieutenant. l.. II. Wonder Larken; Finance
Committee. Messrs. koeher, R"ntrop ana Doeit-
rr,4r
New-York tribune., 1898-11-10
CLOSE FINISHES AT LATONIA.

Cincinnati. Nov. 9.--In spite OF the sloppy cond-
ton Of the track Latonia the sport WAS close ana
exciting There head finish in every race ex-
cent the fifth. which was won by Lille Marks rather
handily Frost again carried off the honors for
Jockeys by riding three winners. Summaries;
First race six furlongs: seing)-Corier "a CrosO
even won. Governor Taylor, l03 wv NarYaes). 70 /
and second. Banrica l01 (huhn). 10 TO J. third
Time-1:17iz. go - --,
Second race six furlonCs)-Schanken. lOl C. Thomp
SOM n J. won: Primavera. lo3 (kuhn). ) 70 ana .
l. second. Clarence B.. 109 MorFison). to l. third
Tme-l le<. 900 49,. .
Third race zone mile: selling -samovar los EEoso .
70 / won; IibatoH 100 0rowhurst). 10 TO ana even
second; Stanza l05 Green Is 10 third Time-l415
Fourth zone mile; seling-Osrc H. III Frost d
H. won; Doncela 1O5 Uupee) TO : and out sec ond
Amber Gints. los lGueresl. to / thru dime-i -
Fifth race (fve furlongs-Lilie Marks. lco tkuhn) .
10 l. won Viola X. 1O5 FROST. 10 and 3 - Z, SEQ
ond Lizzie Telo. 100 Guiteres). 10 ]. third Time
1.O6i4 oo ,,,,, . =.
SIKH race ex furlongs)-Sorrow 100 6Kuhnl' 3 70 j.
won. Primate 1O3 (Aker) 8 to ) and 20 q. second
Ess Brainble lO5 Dupee). 10 l. third Tme-l;l9
New-York tribune., 1898-11-10
NEW MOVE ~ THE SUGAR WAR.
THE TRUST GOING TO SELL IN FIvE-PoIND
COTTON BAGs-PAPER BAGS TO BE
FI'RNISHFD FREE.

Another move In the sugar war was made yes
terday. when the American Sugar Refining Com
pany posted the following notice in its offices:
To meet any demands that may be made FOR
package sugar. preparing 10 fuinlsn the
trade a fve-pound cotton package superior TO any
thing yet offered. We will also put empty paper
packages I'm the barrels, which Will hold up 10 hVe
bounds Of granulated sugar and which may be
hlled by the retail trade at their convenience
Samples OF the cotton bags were on exhibition
yesterday at the sugar company's offices They
resembled the bags in which salt Is ordinarily
packed. but were OF finer quality. Each bag is
stamped as follows: "hive pounds superior quality
extra fine granulated sugar refined by Havemeyer
& Elder, New-York. Weight and purity guaran-
teed"
The Arbuckles have been in the habit OF putting
up sugar in paper bags, but this is the first time
cotton bags have ever been used for the purpose
The sugar company is considering The ady,saolix
of charging the cotton bags, and probably VIII
decide to make a small charge; but there VIII be
no charge for the paper bags which VIII be put
into their barrels OF sugar.
II is said that the Wooson Spice Company which
is controlled by the American Sugar Refining Com
panv Is convassng the NewN York trade 10 nave
nackage coffee handled by the grocers as pack
age oatmeal and similar commodities are handled.
New-York tribune., 1898-11-10
RESULTS AT LAKESIDE.

Chicago. Nov. 3--The weather at Lakeside to-day
was rainy and the track muddy. Summaries:
First race eleven sixeenths Of milo Cousin lofty,
10 TO l. won; Rosaia. even second; Mendacous thiTi
Tmc-I:I4i..
Second race Selling: furcngs'-Brnw Lad 70 :"
won. David. .. second Newsgathercr. third Time
--l:32i.
Ti.rd Selling five furorrsl Cfystalinc. t. l.
won. Dousterswiye ? 10 /. second Billy Mason third
Tine-l.OG34
Fourth race zone ard sixteenth mi,es-T cpmnst,
10 won Dr. sheppard TO . second B5anerges, third
-i:J4%.
Ftfth race (seven furloncsf-Roney Hoy 20 20 won;
Harry Nutter. ; second Fast Card. third. Tine
i:34
vor Borden >. second. III. Marks. third. Time-
l.3tL.
New-York tribune., 1898-11-10
GOLF.
PROFESSIONALS AND AMATEURS TO HOLD
a JOINT TOURNAMENT AT RAJ
TUSROL TO-DAY.

TUSROL TO-DAY.
The professional and amateur tournament at the
Baltusro links to-day is TO begin at 10 n. m Many
OF the competitors spent yesterday In practising
over the course and though no cards were Kept.
there was general satisfaction at the results The
contest will be at thiry-six holes. medal play,
eighteen in the morning and eighteen In the after
noon purse Of siOo Will be presented to the pro-
fossiona who wins first place, and second and third
prizes also OF money. will be awarded. silver
cup Is De presented TO the winner of the amateur
contest.
Goling activity Election Day was not confined
to NcwYork players alone. for in Philadelphia
Boston and other cities there were many interest
ing matches. In Philadelphia the most important
contest was the interclub match between the Phil
adelphia Country Club and the Merton Cricket
Club teams, which was played on the links OF the
former in Bala The Cricket Club golfers had out
their strongest tcam including J. ID. Winsor, j.,
the former high-jumper of the Pennsylvania Am
letic team Wnsor and j. W Biddle mad a close
match which the latter won by up. l.. a
Biddlc Of the Country Club. was evidently at the
top of his game for he defeated william NJ. Nc
Cawley by up. These proved to be the only
matches that the Country Club won, as Farnum,
C;rlscom and Thayer rather easily. especially
GIisoom who had A. s. Carpenter down The
victory places the Cricket Club In second pace for
the championship OF the Philadelphia Assoclaiion'
the Huntington Valley Country Club being ilrst.
The deciding match between these two clubs Is 10
be played on November 49, and considerable interest
is taken In the result victory for the Cricket
Club would mean "A tie for the championship, and
consequently a deciding match neutral
links The summary OF Tuesdays contest follows;
New-York tribune., 1898-11-10
THE WINNERS AT NASHVILLE.

Nashville Tenn. Nov. 9.-The weather was rainy
to-day and the track heavy. Summaries:
First race selling e.even-sxtcenhs of underwater
Crest 100 (Powers) 10 . Won Haipn. 100 lilganl'
10 i and 2 to l. second. w d Hamilton. % Donaldsoi).
e. l. third Time 10 -
Second race se.ling; Of miieMldTed
Raines lO5 Combs. to /. Reed. o3 'Vitttoc. u
TO 3 ana to 2 Won Pauline j.. 100 Hinkey). to =
third. Tme-0:b7 -
Third (selling; mile)-Jm Flood 9G ,rToxerl
to l. won: Haon 107 castro, ) to and 70 o.
second. Leo Lake 9S VowerD Is TO D. third Time ~
Fourth eleven-sixteenths Of NILE rat Garrett,
100 (Ke.ly to l. won: Glesn.vin 100 Powersi, ) 10
/ and even second; Waller 1903 tDugan) TO .. third
Time-1:lOiz. 49, ,,o
FIrh race Isx furlongs. selling)-Miss Bramble llo
HIinkey). to l. won Mystery 105 combs. 70 . ana
/ . second Mamie Ca.lan. lo4 Castro ! u ]. thHo
Time--l :l6a..
New-York tribune., 1898-11-10
RACING AT OAKLAND.

San Francisco. Nov. 9.-The weather was cle@r
and the track fast at Oakland to-day. Summaries:
First race purse five furlongs)-Be Happy. loi ~;
Woods, 10 l. won: Jcriidero iof C'ggotO. 10 ana
. TO J. second: zem. loi Ruttep, to l. third
Time 02% ,,, W.T..
second race (rnaidens Futury Course)-Jinele Jingle.
l0s III Brown) 3 20 l. won: Engea lo2 o. Woodsl 70
! and 20 s. second; Clcngabor ll2 ul. shelds 10 J.
third. TiInc-1:13. 900 ,-..,
Third race (purse lve furlongs-Iuana. 10" (iounl'
10 vc7: Little Alarm lO4 ~. ReiT), - and To =
second; Manzania. 1893 (Devine). TO l. third Time
Zoe %. r,...,
Fourth race Selling. one mla).Plan lo4 Rutter,'
- won; Magnus. 90 tIouck). go 90 ana 10 - l.,
second San Venado lO3 QIennessS). to l. third Time
til. - - nj,
-ottl 2 to l. won: Ed Garland H. l0I Ho1ck) To :
srd even second: Sport McAllster ll5 tGouin) 70 l.
third Tirne--l:l4&
New-York tribune., 1898-11-10
FOOBAI.I..
YALE SHOWS UP WELL IN PRACTICE.
MAKEUP OF THE TEAM IN THE PRINCETON

YALE SHONS VI WE'LL IN N'N
MAKEUP or THE TEAM IN THE PRINcEToN
GAME NOT YET SETTLED
New-Haren. Nov What is probably tho last
real practice game Of the Yale football eleven
previous to the game with Princeton next Saturday
played this afternoon. In many ways IL WIS
most satisfactory showing. and. from all ihd'ca-
lions the coaches were gra,ihed with the work OF
the team In the first half. De Saulles was at
quarter in this half with Dudley and Townshcnd
half. Marvin played fullback but Mcbride TOOK
the ball several times for punts. The erect OF be
Saulles In the game again made decided gam III
team work. The fact that Dudley was nj nan
makes It seem certain that he had been picked by
the coachers for OF tho halves. lie was laid of
after fifteen minutes of playing, and in the second
half was simply worked in the back field with DE
saulles catching punts
Dudley and Durston will probably be the halves
on Saturday provided the results Of examination
which the latter took this afternoon are sails
factory TO the faculty. Should Durston be barred
on: by the faculty I}enjamin Will without doubt go
IN. as he played a short while this afternoon, and
made good runs. gaining much ground Mar
vim. Townshend Gilmore or even Graf are pts
bities however. and nothing definite can be
learned from the coachers or Captain Chamber
The work Of the rush line and the ends to-day
was good EX-Capta!n Murphy drilled the college
side before the lining up lu close formation pays,
and tho college side gained repeatedly. making
seven and even ten yard advances. Inc ihlelit'-
and the practice were excellent
cou aged but no money Is Offered Yale men seem
70 feel that they cannot offer the odds that Il Is
Thc practice to-moriow VIII be light. probably
consisting Of l;tlc else than signal WORK ana the
tho work of such nature that no danger of injury
to the players IS likely.