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Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1898-02-19
JOINT STATEMENT

IF AUDITOR AND TREASURER
OF ELKO COUNTY. -
For the Quarter Ending Dec.
I,- 81. 1897.
Comfy Of Emo. e" p.
,y AUDITORS oFF1CB.
the zo,s;y!sls Boar. az OF f County MT conm,.
eie4SIe IT EIko County, Nevada:
AtIf4HfnH: We herewith submit our Quar-
Sfly Report Of the Finances Of tho County
Tor the quarter ending Dec. 81 1897.
Gsepectfully submitted:
..., CA. WATKINS
&C. Auditor,
IA. MCBRIDE.
>, Treasurer.
The Chanute times., 1898-01-21
Sued for Hlo wife,s CONN.

COLUMBIA, Mo-, Jan. l5.-In Justice
d N. NewmaI's court to-day, Hulen
&c Hulet sued Thomas j. Owings for
the cost Of a coffin in which his wife
was buried, last August Prior to
this Mr.. Owings and his wife had sep
arated, he deciding her some property
sponsible for her debts, and he had
published notice in the papers to
that effect They had never been
divorced however, and there was no
legal separation. The jury returned
a averdict in his favor and decided that
he would not have to pay for his wifes
coffin. The plaintiff will appeal the
case to the circuit court.
The Chanute times., 1898-01-21
THE DEADLY TORNADO
AWFUL HAVOC AT FORT
SMITH, ARK.
Over Forty Dead Bodies Recovered
Storm Comes Up In the Night aud
sweeps Through tho City-Loss Up
ward OF 1000, OOO-FIre Breaks Out.

Fort SMITH, Ark, Jan. 13.-Two
score OF human lives and upward Of
81, 01o, 900 worth of property were de
stroyed by terrible tornado which
burst upon this city few minutes
past IL o'clock Tuesday night. The
storm struck near the National Gem
etery and tore through the entire city,
leaving its path marked by death
and desolation. Men, women and
children, peacefully asleep in their
homes, were, without a moments
warning, awakened to meet n horri-
BILE death in the fearful storm, while
others, momentarily more fortunate,
and who escaped the furies of the
wind, met far worse fate few mo-
ments later in the flames, which soon
,ngulfed many in the wrecked build
ings.
The tornado was of such magnitude
that the extent of the damage is not
yet known. 1t swept straight across
the city, leaving behind a path of des-
olation and ruin.
The known dead are: Silas Mincer,
a prominent young merchant; Harvey
Ritledge, negro; Mary Zimmerman;
two unknown men from Burgess ho-
eel; Joe Griswold, tailor; John Mar
tin of Madison county; J. r. Riley of
Madison county; George Carter, fire.
man at Grand opera house; Mrs. Milt
Burgess, proprietor OF the Burgess
hotel; two unknown men, died at st.
Johns hospital; j. NJ. Foutz, a farmer;
Joe Kyle, a farmer; two Lefevre boys;
Matt Knapton, jr; Mrs Matt Knapton;
Joe Lucas, negro; Ed Ferrell,
butcher, and his two little children,
Irene and Roy; Frank Richardson, a
restaurant-keeper; John Adams, a
Mrs. Charles Mauver, Rit-
ter, a gardener; Mrs, Will Lawson,
Louis Sengel, Miss Holden, John
Bade, farmer; Mrs, Maggie Shehan's
infant, L. Woehlo, butcher; James
Smith, clerk; Mrs Jones, James
Smith, jr., Mr.. Gray's son and wife,
Atlas Jones, Frank Lefevre, Eta
Kies-Total Al.
The badly injured number over
ifty
The scene following the first terrific
crash of the storm Was one of awful |
grandeur Business blocks, handsome
hotels and humble cottages
we're razed to the ground and seat
,ered in shapeless masses. Several of
jhe wrecks caught fire and the intlam-
nable timbers burned furiously.
The city was crowded with rural
many of whom were sleeping
vt boarding houses, unregistered. For
his reason, the number of victims
who perished may never be definitely
Known.
The storm struck the city near the
National cemetery, and swept its way
through the heart of the town.
leaving Fort Smith, it bounded by
Van Buren, and continued down the
liver, demolishing everything in its
,ath
The Chanute times., 1898-01-21
INAUGURATION DAY.
Senator Hoar Proposes m Amend mont
Fixing tho Date at April 80.

S0h"scs -@o"s @@OPoSo' M hAaohuhAoh
Fixing tho Date at April 80.
WASHINGTON, Jan. Is After the
transaction of some business in the
Senate to-day, Mr.. Hoar of Massachu-
sets presented a joint resolution for
the following constitutional amend
ment:
1.-THE term of office of the president
and of the Fifty-sixth Congress shall
continue until the 30th day of April,
1899, at noon. Senators whose expir-
ing term would otherwise expire upon
the lsh day of March. in the year 1899,
or thereafter shall continue in office
until noon of the 3oth day of April sue
ceeding such eXpiration; and the 30th
day Of April, Mt noon, shall thereafter
be substituted for the 4th of March as
the commencement and termination
Of the official term of President, Vice
President, Senators and Representa-
tivcs in Congress" The resolution
was referred to the committee on priv.
Ileges and elections.
The Chanute times., 1898-01-21
Joseph b. mcCuliagh Heir.

New YORK, Jan. t5-Charles Nc
Cullagh, superintendent of the
Thomas Jefferson building in the bor-'
ough o. Brooklyn, has i ructed a
lowyer to claim for him re in the
estate of the late Joseph B. McCul-
lagh, of st. Louis, Mo, r. McCul-
lagh owned large interest in the st.
Louis Globe Democrat and left large
estate. The Brooklyn man says the
st. Louis McCullagh and he were first
cousins and learned the printing busi-
ness together. He says that as no
will was executed he thinks he is en-
titled to share in the estate.
The Chanute times., 1898-01-21
Judge Scott Scored.

LINCOLN, Neb., Jan. Is. 5.-Governoa
Holcomb, in a communication to the
press, warmly criticises the opinion
rendered by District Judge Scott in
the Omaha metropolitan police board
controversy. The findings OF Judge
Scott,'he says, make every persoA,
municipality and court law unto
themselves, and that is nothing more
or less than anarchy. Governor Hol.
comb maintains that the law giving
the governor the power to appoint the
police board is good law Judge
Scott holds 1t unconstitutioua
The Chanute times., 1898-01-21
SIOO To Any Man.
WILL PAY 500 FOR ANY CASE
OF Weakness In Men They Treat and
Fall to Curo.

An Omaha Company places for the first
time before the public a MAGICAL TREAT
MENT for the cure of Lost Vitality Nervous
and Sexual Weakness, and Restoration of
Life Force in old and young men. No
worn-out French remedy; contains no
Phosphorus or other harmful drugs. 1t is
a WONDERFUL TREATMENT-magical in its
effects-positive in its cure. All readers,
who are suffering from a weakness that
blights their life, causing that mental and
phys suffering peculiar to Lost Man
hood, should write to the STATE MEDICAL
COMPANY, No. 8)O5 Range Block, Omaha,
,Neb., and they will send you absolutely
FREE, valuable paper on these diseases,
and positive proofs Of their truly MAGICAL
TREATMENT. Thousands of men, who have
lost all hope Of cure, are being restored
by them to a perfect condition.
This MAGICAL TREATMENT may be taken
at home under their directions, or they will
pay railroad fare and hotel bills to all who
prefer to go to there for treatment, if they
fail to cure. They are perfectly reliable;
have no Free Prescriptions, Free Cure,
Free Sample, or C. o. d. fako. They have
$259, 900 capital, and guarantee to cure
every case they treat or refund every dol
lar; OF their charges may be deposited in
bank to be paid to them when a cure is
effected. Write them today.
The Chanute times., 1898-01-21
storm.. HAVOC In oklahoma.

GUTHRIE, Okla, Jan. 15.-Reports
are coming in from the sections of the
territory far removed from railway
of much damage done by Tuesday
nights storm. The storm was heavy
in Pottawatomie county The home
of Mr.. Walker was destroyed, and
the wife and little daughter sus-
tained injuries. The houses of H. Fl.
Strone. Henry Agnue, George Pettifer,
Buck Bushey, Mr.. Gasaway and M.
Franks were blown down, and more
or less damage is reported to other
houses and outbuildings
The Chanute times., 1898-01-21
Ex. Rankera Hold Liable.

KANSAS CITY, Mo-, Jan. Is. .-Ad-
vices from Springfield, ILL.,, state that
Judge Allen of the United States cir
cult court yesterday rendered judg.
ment in favor of Receiver Wallace Of
the defunct Missouri National bank of
this city against the former president.
David V. Rieger. and the former
cashier, Robert D. Covington, in the
sum of $500 and $4,000, respectively.
the amount of stock they held in the
concern
The Chanute times., 1898-01-21
PINEVILLE ROBBERY.

Cora Hubbard and Her Male Pals Sen,
to Prison for Long Terms.
flanagan, Mo-, Jan. IA Yesterday
the Pineville bank robbers were ar
raigned in open court here, and,
pleading guilty, received the follow
ing sentences: Cora Hubbard, twelve
years; John Sheets, twelve years; A.
w. Tennison, ten years.
The Chanute times., 1898-01-21
A Fortune for a Convict.

BUTTE, Mont, Jan. &c NJ. Oliver,
convict in the Deer Lodge peniten-
tiary, who has been granted a new
trial on the charge of robbery, has re-
ceived letter from firm Of lawyers
in Bridgeport, Conn, informing him
that he had fallen heir to $3.50, 900 by
the death of an uncle.
The Chanute times., 1898-01-21
Po,ker In Plaoe of the B,ble,

PITTsBURG, Pa, Jan. IA. = Poker
playing among the students of the
Western Presbyterian Theological
seminary, in Ridge avenue, Allegheny,
has caused trouble in that institution.
The faculty says that theology and
poker will not mix, and that the card
playing must be stopped Several re-
Gently installed pastors are involved.
The Chanute times., 1898-01-21
FaIr CIrouIt Is Organized.

NEVADA, Mo-, Jan. l5. delegates
representing the fair associations at
Bolton, Harrisonville, Rich Hill, Ne
vada, Carthage, Fort Scott, Kan, and
Springfield met here and perfected
the permanent organization of fair
circuit to embrace the associations
named. John Withers was made pres
ident of the circuit; r. S Broaddus,
secretary, and w. +. Tygard, treas
nrar
The Chanute times., 1898-01-21
No Extradltlon for smith.

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. Jan. 15.-Gov.
ernor Stephens has refused to honor
the requisition of Governor Tanner of
Illinois for the return of DIR. William
Smith, professor of the School OF
Osteopathy. at KirlSsville, to Chicago
to stand trial for grand larceny.
The Chanute times., 1898-01-21
Buy q Big. Ranch.

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Jan. 15.-The
Lopez ranch, embracing 1900, 900
acres OF land, situated in the state of
Tamaulipas, Mexico, has just been
sold to Jemberg & Olson of Chicago.
On the ranch are $4,000 head of cattle.
which are included in the deal The
aggregate consideration for ranch and
cattle is $500, 900.
The Chanute times., 1898-01-21
NEW PARTY BORN.
Middle of tho Readers Reorganize tho
Peoples Party.

ST. LOUIS, Mo-, Jan ia new
party was born last night in the con-
ference of the Populists, and named
the Peoples party. The Peoples
party proposes to go it alone. 1t has
severed all connections with tina na-
tional Populst committee.
With few exceptions, the delegates
declared themselves unequivocally in
favor of going it alone in the future
The referendum system was most
highly complimented, and recon-
mended for use among the middle-of-
the-roaders in settling matters of ma
tional Importance to the order, and
there was a practical agreement
among the delegates that national
convention should be held this year.
The Chanute times., 1898-01-21
Victory for McNall.

TOPEKA, Kan, Jan. 14.-In the su.
preme court yesterday judgm ment OF
custer was issued against the Mutual
Life Insurance company of New York
on the application of Attorney Gem
eral Boyle made in quo warranto pro-
ceedings. Justice Johnston, the Re-
publican member of the court, dis
Sented
The Chanute times., 1898-01-21
To Fight Plumbers Trust

TOPEKA, Kan, Jan. 15.-Attorney
General Boyle is now completing the
preliminary details of vigorous fight
on the Plumbers trust of Kansas un-
der the Farrelly law. He will begin
proceedings next week
The Chanute times., 1898-01-21
INDIA FINANCE MEASURE.
rhe Issue of Gold Currency Notes Pro-
posed by the Govern mont.

CALCUTTA, Jan. i5.-Sir James West
land, the finance minister of the coun-
Gil, introduced a bill to-day providing
for the issue of currency notes in In
dia against gold. Mr.. Arthur, the
secretary of state in London, in be-
half of the banks and chambers of
commerce, indorsed the measure.
The Chanute times., 1898-01-21
Tho Big London fire.

LONDON, Jan. f4.-As a result of the
investigation into the origin of the
great fire which occurred recently in
London, the jury found that the fire
was the work of ''some person or per.
sons unknown"
The Chanute times., 1898-01-21
BIg KlondIke Parry star,s.

PORTLAND, Ore, Jan. 1a-The
steamer George w. Elder sailed last
night for Skaguay and Dyea with 25o
passengers and full cargo. Six hun
dred horses and nearly 600 dogs &c
out by the Elder.
The Chanute times., 1898-01-21
TORNADO IN MISSOURI
Two Women Reported Killed at Brad
lyvlIIe, Taney County.

SPRINGFIELD, Mo-, Jan. Ia. - At
Bradleyville, in Taney county, Tues
day night, severe windstorm killed
Mrs. Jackson and Mrs. Adams in their
homes and injured members of their
families. The principal buildings in
the village, owned by DR.. Adams,
were demolished. The storm did
much damage to the forests and to
farm property. There are rumors
that several lives were lost in various
parts of Taney county.
The Chanute times., 1898-01-21
rlnod for u.lnr putterlns.

MADISON, Wis, Jan. 15.-Four hotel
keepers OF this city paid fines OF $50
and costs each yesterday for serving
oleomargarine on their tables without
posting a notice telling what it was,
as required by law.
The Chanute times., 1898-01-21
Beauty Blood Deep.

Clean blood means clean skin. No
beauty withoutit Cascarets, Candy Cathar-
tic cleans your blood and keeps it clean, by
stirring up the lazy liver and driving all i'm
purities from the body. Begin to-day to
Danish pimples, boils, blotches, blackheads,
and that sickly bilious complexion by TAX
ing Cascarats, be uty for ten cents. All
druggists, satisfaction guaranteed, l0c, 25c,
Soc
The Chanute times., 1898-01-21

After man has owed you money as
long as two years he begins to believe
the account is not right. At the end
of three years he things you are q
thief.
The Chanute times., 1898-01-21

Look out for colds
At this season. Keep
Your blood pure and
Rich and your system
Toned up by taking
Hoods Sarsaparilla. Then
You will be able to
Resist exposure to which
A debilitated system
Would quickly yield.
The Chanute times., 1898-01-21

The enjoyment with which woman
listens to her young man reading out
loud, is recalled to him painfully after
marriage when she begins to find fault
with his pronunciation.
The Chanute times., 1898-01-21
$4,000 Damages Awarded.

New YORK, Jan. Is. 5.-Clarence Hack.
EFT, dentist must pay $4,000 for dis
figuring the face of Miss Essie
Abrams, a pretty young actress.
The Chanute times., 1898-01-21

There's nothing new about the hold
up business. The Bible tells us that
Absalon was held up while going
through the woods.
The Chanute times., 1898-01-21

wnen a preacher abuses members of
his congregation, they have y remedy
and they always use it; they talk be-
hind hif back.
The Chanute times., 1898-01-21
TO GUST JUDGE BLAND.
Republican Candidate for sc. Louis Ap-
peais Dench FIlcs CHARGES

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo-, Jan. I5.-At-
torney General Crow is at work upon
the proceedings to be filed in the
Supreme court in banc in the shape of
writ of custer against Judge C C.
Bland of the St Louis Court OF Ap-
peals. The proceedings will be based
upon the affidavit of Judge Rombauer,
Republican candidate for the appel
late judgeship, who alleges that Judge
Bland violated the corrupt practices
The Chanute times., 1898-01-21

Before starting for America General
Booth, the founder of the Salvation
Army wants it distinctly understood
that he has numerous troubles of his
own,
The Chanute times., 1898-01-21
PsorIn.. Mntsr WorE. Solid.

PEORIA, Ill, Jan Is. - The Peoris
water works were sold to-day at noon
under decree of court to the bond.
holders cnrmittee for $500, 600
The Chanute times., 1898-01-21

A good deal is said and written
about society, but all there is to it is
salted almonds and smilax.
The Chanute times., 1898-01-21

You occasionally hear that every
thing these days is adulterated. There
is one exception: gall.
The Chanute times., 1898-01-21

Every man spends at least ten times
as much during his courtship as is nec-
essary to win the girls love.
The Chanute times., 1898-01-21

A woman is no longer interesting to
man when she is no longer deceived
when he tells things that are not
true.
The Chanute times., 1898-01-21

You can always tell whether a wom-
an is in love by how much nice she
treats the shop girls.
The Chanute times., 1898-01-21

Every woman can do it, but we
would like to see man who can pour
cream off pan of milk.
The Chanute times., 1898-01-21

Women jump at conclusions and fire.
quently hit; men reason things out log
ically and usually miss
The Chanute times., 1898-01-21

Love is good deal like whist If
people haven't anything else to do they
play it.
The Chanute times., 1898-01-21

A woman never feels as if she had
got a room real clean unless she has
arranged the furniture differently.
The Chanute times., 1898-01-21

Youth is the only thing worth hay
ing and that is about all youth has.
The Chanute times., 1898-01-21

! Virtue, like diet, is not always pleas
ant but it pays.
The Chanute times., 1898-01-21

The world would bo better off if
more parents married to suit their
children.
The Chanute times., 1898-01-21

An event in boys life is when he
receives his first telegram.
The Chanute times., 1898-01-21

Star Tobacco is the leading brand of
the world, because it is the best.
The Chanute times., 1898-01-21

The smaller the caliber the bigger
the bore This applies to men, not
firearms.
The times., 1898-01-03
SOCIETY MEN GET PLACES.
Mayor Van Wyck Appoints Mess rs
Whitney and wilson

New York, jan. 2.-Harry Payne Whit
ney and Richard T. Wilson Ir. have been
appointed members of the municipal sta
tisticai commission by Mayor Van Wyck.
The appointment of these ell known Young
society neE, both wealthy in their own
right, and both the sons of famous mil
Iionaires, was entirely unexpect ed.
When their naulcs were reached yeSter-
day afternoon the mayors clerk called
for Harry Payne Whitney and Richard T.
Wilson, jr., TO come forward and qualify
with the many others who We're eceiving
their commissions and going through the
necessary formalities. When they aid not
reply, their names We're called in the
mayors outer office aud the hallway, and
there was genuine sensat ion among
the hundreds who packed the rooms and
the haIl.
The commission Will he organized for the
purpose OF collecting, keeping ana pub
fishing, as may he provided by law, such
statistical data relating To the city as
shall he deemed OF utility or interest to
the city government or its citizens.
Commissioner Whitney and Commissioner
WilSDa VIII not add TO their fortunes by
the acceptance of their appointment. for
the charter provides that the members of
commission are to serve without com
peRsation.
Both Mr.. Whitney and Mr. Wilson are out
of the city, aud it is not known whether
or not they VIII accept the appoint
Iueat.
The times., 1898-01-03
a BRIDE-To-BE IN BLACK.
The Prospective Husband Dies al
Hour Before the Ceremony.

The Prospective Husband Dies an
Hour Before the Ceremony.
Relmar. y. j., Jan. "a bride-to-be in
mourning attire, following the bier of her
prospective husband, turned every heart
that witnessed the scene into sadness in
this pretty seaside village yesterday. The
dead in life was George A. GigeF. He
was to have married Lille Irons, a village
belle. ON New Years night. Everything
was in readiness for tile nuptial. The
afternoon had been spent in rehearsal
of the ceremony, when the bridegroom
to-be seemed the gayest OF the merry
party he left the Irons home and went
TO his hotel to make his final prepa ra-
tionS for the ceremony.
Standing before the mirror, he was sud
denly -bliaded.,
what is the matter?'' he exclaimed;
Il cannot seei''
The next moment he fell iifeless to the
floor.
The news was carried to Miss Irons
less than hour before the time set for
the ceremony, and at the time when the
wedding guests Were assembling. Gently
the terrible message was broken 10 her.
The shock shook her frame, and mo-
ment later she fell in a faint. She was
not able TO leave her room until today.
when, assisted by her father, she followed
her dead lovers cas6et.
Mr. and Mrs. Irons, the brides parents,
Were to have celebrated their silver we'd
ding on Saturday evening.
The times., 1898-01-03
TIE SAGE WAKES MERCIPUL
Busters Of BOreas TO Give Way to
Milder Treatment.
Gives Reasons for Imposing Various
Sorts of Weather on the Cap.
ital in One Days Reckoning.

81 am about TO shut off this north
| west draught aud turn on the heater" said
the weather sage last night.
Il feel il is a duty / owe TO my pro-
| fessional reputat ion and TO the public to
| explain the reasons for the uncerta inty of
| Washington weather
Gas You may have learned from guide
| books, Washington is the capital of the
| country In producing weather for this
| city, | rccognIze no East, no West, no
South, no North. In this city are gathered
representatives from the top, the bot
tom and both sides of the American map.
We have gentlemen and Others from the
cod fish shores of New England, the
palmetto tiickets of the gulf coast and the
grea sewood gardens in the land of sun
| set. The votes OF these gentlemen are
| necessary TO appropriate ions for the wealth
er factory. If we need an increas sed sup
ply of wind, we have 10 go to Congress
to gel it. That is the place TO get it.
Ii we need some pure snow drifts, freezers
or navigation suspenders we have to ask
for an appropriation.
Il can't invest in single chunk of
an appropriation.
"Now you see,'' continued the Sage.
''how desirable il is to keep those gentle
men appeascd. Each man, of course, likes
the kind of weather he was used to at
home. Some of them like old fashioned
weather, some like sensational wea ther,
and, in fact, they have very many tastes
in weather. To satisfy them all Involves
variety of weather. Sometimes, you
have probably observed, I turn out
4th Of July weather. New Years weather,
Decoration Day Weather and st. Patrick's
weather, all during one diurna revolution
of this spinning globe you call earth. 1
would advise anybody To whom has been
prescribed a change OF climate to remain
in Washington. No politician can change
his politics quicker than ashington
weather.
Il have sent a message 20 Boreas to
shut the door Of his cave, hold his breath
and save his lungs for the next blow.
l intend 10 take Off no more roofs this
week / have winked at the sun and
suggested that the light be turned up a
little higher, and I'm quite sure that this
evening and tomorrow viii be so com
Portable that car wheels viii no longer
squeak =
The times., 1898-01-03


Tennessee's ''Johnny law, which pro
hibi,s males from loiteTing around an!
seminary or school, sending notes, oEling
the girls, OF in any way interfering with
them. was the theme of a discussion be
tween several gentlemen in the lobby OF
the Metropolitan yesterday.
Mr.. Alex. Culp, of Georgia, said News
papers may make all the sport they choose
of the Johnny law, but it is a good
one True, it would not amount to much
in large city, but in smaller towns
especially in the South. female schools
and seminaries suffer no little from acts
of Young men At Athens, in my State,
where the State University is located, there
is also the Lucy Cobb Institute and Home
School for Young Ladies. II is not an
infreuuent thing for the police department.
to he called upon to protect these in-
,stitutions In daytime the young men
will pass and flirt with the girls. and
at night raise Cain generally, painting the
buildings college coiors. dest roying flower
yards and such like devilment. 1t is the
same in all place where there are schools
for girls