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ment. The explanation for this action
on the part of the Administration is
given in the statement which follows,
and which was issued from the White
House tonight:
THE Lafayette was released in pur-
suance of orders which We're issued by
the Navy Department previous to her
seizure, but which had not been re-
ceived by the commanding officers OF
the vessels that made the capture.
''The facts are that on April 29th the
French Embassy made an informal in
quiry as to whether the Lafayette which
left Saint Nazaire, France, for Vera
Cruz, by way of Havana, before war
was declared or information of the
blockade was received, would be al
lowed to land in Havana her passengers
her mail bags and the dispatch bag Of
the Consulate General of France and
take some French passengers on board
An assurance was given that, if this
privilege should be granted the steamer
would be forbidden by the French Con-
sui to land goods.
The matter was duly considered, and
it was decided that without regard to
the strict law of blockade, and as an
act of courtesy, the request of the
French Government should be acceded
to. Orders were accordingly sent on the
% day of May
When information was received of
the c23ture of the steamer and of iler
having been brought to Key West, these
orders were communicated to her cap
tors, with instructions to release the
steamer and to see that the orders We're
duly delivered, so that they might be
carried into effect. No demand was
made either by or on behalf of the
French Government, directly or indi-
rectly, for the steamers release.
The Wilmington will escort the La
fayette to Havana tonight
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Either Don Carlos Will be Seated or a
Republic Proclaimed.
Spanish Generals Confident That
Generals BIonco in Cuba and
Macias in Porto Rico Can Hold
Out and Make Their Respective
Islands Uncomfortable for In
vaders as Long as Supplies Last.

LONDON, May THE Earl of Ash
burnham, WHO admits that he is the
representative of Don Carlos in Eng
land, says, in the course of an inter-
view:
THE issue of the war so far concerns
the present occupant of the throne,
which is already lost. In a very short
time either Don Carlos will be seated
upon the throne or a republic will be
proclaimed. It is difficult to say which.
The Spanish people are for the most
part either Carlists or Republicans The
former are stronger in the rural dis
tricts, and the latter in the large towns.
The numbers are about equally divided.
The Carlists have the advantage of
being we'll organized, disciplined and
united under one leader, whereas the
Republicans are divided among them
selves and, moreover, are discredited by
the outrages committed by the extreme
or anarchist wing Of the party.
Besides, the mere fact of America
being a republic would not at present
dispose the Spaniards toward republican
institutions. But everything in Spain
depends upon the army. The present
dynasty was re-established by mill
end in the same way.
The Vienna correspondent of the
Daily Telegraph says:
'All the reports that reach us from
trustworthy quarters in Madrid agree
that there is no doubt affairs in Spain
are hurrying rapidly toward a grave
crisis. Whatever exists, this appears:
The Carlists are increasing the diff
higher degree than the Republicans.
Not the slightest faith is attached to
the assurances of Don Carlos that he
is setting an example of quietness and
inactivity On all sides it is thought
here that the next few days will bring
about events that may change the en-
tire situation in the Spanish capital
This result is now regarded newt
able in those circles in Vienna which
are on an intimate footing with the
Spanish court. 1t is declared, however,
that in spite of the revolutionary move
ment, which seems to spread every
hour in Spain, no fears are entertained
for the personal safety of the Queen
Regent or her son, nor is it feared that
they Will be unable when a suitable
moment presents itself, to leave the
country uninjured."
SPANISH CONFIDENT.
LONDON, May THE Madrid cor
respondent of the STANDARD" says:
Many Spanish Generals with consid-
cradle experience in Cuba, with whom
Senor Saga ia has consulted, assure him
they are confident that General BIanco
in Cuba and General Macias in Porto
Rico can hold on and make their re-
spective islands very uncomfortable for
the invaders as long as the supplies of
store and munitions OF war last even
if the Americans should meet with some
success i'll the bombardment of ports.
The Spanish Generals have absolute
confidence in their ability to defeat the
insurgents. directly the latter cease
their guerrilla warfare, and come into
the open upon the plains or near the
cities.
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THE CoLONEL's POSITION.
His Ideas About Christening a Bat
tleship Were Liberal.

Il have been misquOted," remarked
Colonen Stilwell, lin various ways and
upon divers occasions, and 1 fell sub,
that the time has come fOh me to set
myself right"
What's the matter, Colonel? Are
you going into politics?'
DO you mean sub, to insinuate that
have ever been out of politics? No,
sub but the mattah of which l speak
is of an entirely personal character. L
find, however, that I am represented as
giving expression to certain emphatic
opinions as to how a battleship ought
to be christened."
4 can guess your sentiments in that
connection" was the facetiously in
tended comment.
Possibly. But l want to make it
clear, sub, that / have no prejudices as
to the liquid employed
After all, it is only a formality."
Yes. But understand l don't mean
to belittle the significance of the cere-
mony Not in the least. They may
break a bottle of champagne if they
choose to, as q sign that there is moth
ing too good for the country she rep
resents, or they may shatter a flask of
Kentucky spirits to show that we are
full OF action and always mean busi-
ness, or with clear water to imply that
the vessel is dedicated to the crystal
and unsullied truth. It makes no diff
ference what the bottle may contain,
its contents when liberated to flash for
a moment in the sunshine before it
mingles with the sea will be resplend-
ent with poetic and patriotic sugges-
ton. Any beverage will do-with one
| important exception, which l can
scarcely bring myself to mention"
What is that, Colonel?"
Il hope with all my heart, suh that
we shall nevuh see the day when this
country is called upon to christen a
battleship with a bottle of nerve tonic
Washington Star.
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His idea of Appropriateness.

Il took out a living picture show
once said the theatrical manager. to
Chicago journal reporter and
had several queer experiences.
I'VE always had trouble getting suit
able music, for one thing. l remember
that we struck a certain town where
the music was furnished by a seedy,
freckledface young man who Off
ciated on one Of those bangety- bang
pianos / asked him if he could think
of music suitable to each picture as it
was displayed.
''Oh, yes certainly he could, and
do it impromptu.'
THE performance. opened He was
seated at the piano, and he turned to
look at the first picture. 1t was Adam
and Eve in the garden of Eden
He didn't hesitate an instant. Like
a flash he turned and began pounding
out. There's Only One Girl in This
World for Me- +"
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Robbed and Thrown Into the River

A man giving his name as Frank
Dighton appeared at the police station
at an early hour this morning, report
ing that he had been held up and robbed
of $500 by three men over in YoIo and
then thrown into the river. Dighton
succeeded in swimming to the Sacra-
mento side, and Immediately reported
the occurrence at the station.
Dighton was a rather sorry-lOoking
sight when he reached the station, not
having stitch of dry clothing on his
back.
The highwaymen are still at large.
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Major Smith Reported Beheaded.

CHICAGO, May GA special dispatch
to the Tribune" from Tampa says that
the party of three correspondents who,
in company with Major Smith of Co
mez's bodyguard, started some time ago
to interview Gomez, have been captured
by the Spaniards and Smith beheadad.
No mention is made of the fate of the
other members of the party, and the
Smith story has not yet been confirmed.
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Serious Fire at Randsburg.

RANDSBURG, May 6-Fire started
at = o'clock this afternoon in the resi-
dence Of George Clutte, on Butte ave-
nue., next door to Stafford's saloon, and
soon that part of the town was in
flames. Wells, Fargo & Co.'S express
office, the Western Union Telegraph
office and the Occidental Hotel We're
entirely destroyed, as was also the Or
pheus Theater, built last year. The
exact loss is not known, but it is safe
to say that the damage will amount to
more than S25,O0.
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NEWS FROM MANILA.
NONE OF THE AMERICAN WAR
SHIPS INJURED.
Eleven Spanish Vessels Destroyed
and 800 Spaniards
Killed.

NEW YORK, May THE World"
in an extra edition just issued publish
ed dispatch from Hongkong to the
effect that news received there from
Manila on the dispatch boat McCul-
loch is to the effect that the entire
Spanish fleet of eleven vessels was de-
stroyed. Three hundred Spaniards
were killed and 400 wounded. No lives
were lost on the United States boats,
but six persons were injured. Not one
of the American ships was injured.
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Guarding Against Treachery.

SAN FRANCISCO, May 6.-All the
reservoirs and exposed vital properties
of the Spring Valley Water Works
which supply San Francisco with water
are guarded against treachery from a
foreign foe by an armed patrol which
watches day and night. 1t is feared
that attempts may be made to blow
up the reservoirs with dynamite, and
then set fire to the city.
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French Warship at Havana.

HAVANA, May CT p. m.-This
morning about II o'clock Ell Moro was
signaled by a French ship and at 12:45
p m. the second-class cruiser Du Bou:-
dieu from Martinique entered the mar
Dor. She carries the Admiral of the
French fleet in the Antilles. At 4:30 this
afternoon the commander of the Du
Bourdieu, accompanied by the French
Consul, visited General Blanco.
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Spanish Flags Flying.

STOCKTON, May 6-Justice Peck Of
Tracy telephones to the Mali that
news has reached there from Firebaugh
to the effect that there are two Spanish
settlements up there, both of which are
flying the Spanish flag. The informa-
ton was sent to Tracy by Mr.. OCon-
nCs Peck says that there is talk IN
Tracy of getting up party and COM
pelling the Spaniards to take down
their flags
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Special at
soc each.

And you've paid 81 25 many a
time for a wrapper not SO good.
They are made from perea1e and
heavy print, are principally in
medium and dark co1ors, full
cut and trimmed with herring
bone and wash braids around
yoke, collar and sleeves; sizes
32 TO Al; and only soc.
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Ebanks Resentenced.

Ebanks, the double murderer was TINS
morning, for the fourth time, sentenced
by the San Diego Superior Court to be
hanged at San Quentin on Friday, May
9th, and left on the steamer tonight
for San Francisco.
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SEIZURE OF LAFAYETTE.
international Difficulty Connected
With 1t Removed.

WASHINGTON, May 6.-An interna-
tional difficulty connected with the seiz-
ure of the French steamer Lafayette has
been removed by the prompt release of
the vessel Immediately upon notice of
her capture reaching the State Depart
The record-union., 1898-05-07
Tough Luck.

Customer-If you ever send me an
other piece Of meat like the last orc
I'll take away my custom.
Butcher-What's the matter with it
Cuctomer-Why, it was so tough lhaS
when it was cooked l COULDN'T get ny
fork even into the gravy.-1fck- Me
ITD.
The record-union., 1898-05-07

The universal use of the shirt
waist hes created an unusual
demand for linen collars for
women's wear. We carry a most
complete line OF sizes in all the
latest styles. Priced, 15e.
For men we carry the cele-
brated E. & w. Collar, standing
or turn down, and in every new
and popular style, guaranteed
Apply linen, and the most de-
pendab1e collar made. Priced,
Csc, each.
Also for men we carry two
other lines of good quality linen
collars, standing or turn-down.
Priced, 12hc and 1890 each.
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Fatal Mine Explosion.

GRASS VALLEY, May 6.-While AL
bert Rowe and Alfred Pascoe were at
work to-day on the l ,400-foot level an
explosion killed Rowe and seriously
injured Pascoe.
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Discouraging.

Some people are born to ill-luck. An
old woman who has pasted nearly 1900
medical receipts in a book during the
last forty years has never been Ill a day
in the whole course of her life, and she
is growing discouraged Me-Up.
The record-union., 1898-05-07

The largest cannon in the world was
taken by the British when India was
conquered. It was cast about the year
1900, and was the work of a chief named
Chuelby Koomy Khan of Ahmednug-
ger.
The record-union., 1898-05-07

Why does the rising generation kick
when the elevator isn't running?
The record-union., 1898-05-07

Harold Frederick describes his good
times as indulgence in photography
and oil painting.
The record-union., 1898-05-07
Summer
Ventilating Corsets,

More comfort, more durabili-
ty, more perfect fitting than any
soc corset we have seen before.
1t is the ideal summer carmen {
Of it's kind, being made OF open
work netting, well boped, dou-
BILE stee1s, and supported by two
zone belts running around; they
are short on the hips and TRIM
med with lace; soc.
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Muslin Gowns,
Csc.

These gowns are regular 81
values, only the quantity pur-
chased places them at the above
price; made from a splendid
quality of muslin, literally cut,
have lawn ruffle around neck
and sleeve, and large yoke OF
lace and fine tucks. Special
price, S5c.
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New Plaid Silk Ribbons
Csc yd.

Also new in the ribbon line
to-day are lot of handsome
plaid a1l-silk ribbons, especial
Iy desirable for children's hat
trimmings; may also be used for
sashes, being the correct width.
Price, 35c per yard.
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So many wrappers are here
that 'twould cause one to WON
der where they viii all go to.
Well, we have to buy them in
great quantities I'm order to
make the close prices we do, and
those prices on the values which
bear them is what causes the
great wrapper selling here. IF
new ones should cease to come
we would have none in week.
A lot of new ones Will be placed
on sale this morning,
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Mems Socks,
127c.

Mems Maco Socks, in tan and
black, fast, stainless colors, and
full finished seams, as COM
Portable and durable as though
you had paid twice the price;
all sizes, 9 to IL. Price, z pair
for Csc.
The record-union., 1898-05-07
Mems French
Balbriggan Underwear,
81 90.

Mems Genuine French Bal
briggan Undershirts and Draw
ers, color tan, fine, soft, elastic
and cool for summer wear, with
splendid1y finished seams; sizes
to fit all men. Priced. ST. per
garment; So the suit.
The record-union., 1898-05-07

Our line of Club Ties for wo-
men is well assorted; colors and
kinds are here to suit the most
exacting; plain or in fancy Ro-
man stripes, medium, dark and
light; one Of the neatest and
prettiest styles worn. Priced,
Csc.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1898-05-14

The Memphis Appeal says it is re-
ported that Dewey fired sixteen shots
to the Spaniard's one, independently
of the protests of Germany or any
other nation.
The war has furnished an excuse
for raising the price OF nearly every
thing, except the minister's salary.
Newspaper has gone up 30 per cent
since the first of February
IF you are thinking of getting hi
cycle send to G. Alexander, Elko,
Nevada, for Crescent catalogue and
prices.
The Carson Appeal says the Cover
nor received dispatch from Wash
ington Thursday night indica ting
that Nevada would be allowed to
raise another company.
The man found dead in a cabin
| near State Line on Monday and who
it was supposed had died from natur-
nj causes is now believed to have
been ii victim of foul play.-Reno
Journal.
A new delight is found each year
in the first ride of the season; and
the new Crescents haV. every 9ualiG.
cation to please the most critical
rider. Send to G. Alexander, agent,
Elko, Nevada, for prices.
Captain Cox received orders from
Col. Torrey yesterday to be in Chey-
enne at 200 Monday afternoon with
eighty three men beside himself
Thirty. two Of the men now in camp
will be dropped. 1t is rumored that
Congressman Newlands has got the
War Department to allow another
company OF infantry to be formed n
this State, Of which announcement
will be made in few days.
Manila was captured by the Brit.
ish in 1862, but it required thirteen
ships and nearly 1000 men. 1000 oil
whom we're lost IN the assault upon
the Notifications, to accomplish what
Admiral Dewey did with smaller
numerical force, and with no loss
save that of the ammunition used
That illustrates the difference be.
tween old and new naval methods
and machinery.
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Gazette special to INDEpENpENrl


WASHINGTON. D. c., May IL
The cruiser Marblehead, the Nash
vile. and the auxiliary cruiser VIM
dom steamed into Cienfuegos Wed.
nesdav with orders to cut the cable
connecting Havana and Santiago de
Cuba. The task was accomplished
after terrific conflict between sew
era thousand Spanish troops aided
by temporary fort, consisting of an
old light house.
The warsh1ps lay off a thousand
yards. Several small boats we're
sent to grapple the cable, and we're
allowed to work about an hour when
they we're suddenly fred on by the
big guns from the old light house and
also the rifles of the infantry. The
attack was sudden and fierce, but the
Americans were not dismayed and
continued at work and cut the cable.
while the MarbIehead, Nashville and
Window sent IN SHELLS, which de-
molished the earth works and light
house. One American was killed
and six seriously wounded.
MADRID, May 14.-The losses at
Manila were three hundred killed
and six hundred wounded.
WASHINGTON. May 1.-THE Span
ISL heet has been sighted one hun.
4dred miles off Venezuela going at
fell speed. They have made CSC
miles since seen at Martinique. The
reported surrender of San Juan is
not confirmed.
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J. e. SANDERS,
Captain.

There ls more Catarrh in this Sec
ton Of the country than MI other dis.
eases put together, and until the last
few years, was supposed to be incur
able. For great man. years doc
tors pronounced it a local disease
and prescribed local remedies. and by
constantly failing to cure with local
treatment, pronounced it incurable.
Science has proven catarrh to be a
constitutional disease, and therefore
requires constitutional treatment.
Halls Catarrh Cure, manufactured
by F.. j. Cheney & Co, Toledo, Ohio,
is che only constitutional cure on the
market. 1t is taken internally in
doses from 10 drops to teaspoonful.
1t acts directly on the blood and mu-
cons surfaces Of the system They
offer one hundred dollars for any case
il fails to cure. Send for circulars
and testimonials. Address:
F.J. CHENEY G. CO., Props,
Toledo, Ohio.
Sold by druggists, price Toe.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
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SALMAGIiNDI
Mr.. Weiland is in town today.

hGllduu rs UO"n COudY.
Come and see the fine ties just re-
keived at Alexander's.
Subscribe for the INDEPENDENT
Ind get the latest ard best war news.
Mrs. George Meigs arrived from
Ban Francisco last night.
New carpets, mating, rugs, foot
bats, portiers, inoleum, etc., just re-
keived at AleXander's
Wintermantel has opened his soda
Eater fountain. Cool drinks of all
avors. Call and get one.
Miss Ella Crosson, one of Elko
Ounty's popular. teachers. came
Town from Bishops today >.r.Hn
!he Depot hotel received tele-
raphiic order from Captain Cox this
fternoon to furnish breakfast for.
fghty-four men tomorrow morning.
Latest designs I'D wall paper and
s order and ceiling to match. Just re-
eived at AleXander's.
Reserved seats. for. the 4, en- tertaIn-
4ent Wednesday night are selling
ke hot cakes. The play Will be
pod and the indications are that the
ail will be crowded. Get a reserved
bat if you want to enjoy the play.
Dave Casper has Just received
r| lot OF samples Of Spring and
rmmer Clothing which will be made
order from $3.50 no.
The attention Of members of Co. E
directed to a notice elsewhere.
very member Of the company
ould turn out to greet the cavalry
pop tomorrow morning. -.
While You arc looBIng for a change
the weather. examine the latest
|t'erns in wallpaper at the Postof-
e. All goods FIRST class and at the
vest living prices. Cali in and ex-
pine my stuck. NJ treuble to show
ods. !. y. SHERwood.
A dispatch from George Russell
lies that eighty-four man of the
'ada cavalry troop will leave Car
D tor Cheyenne tonight for equip
Pot and muster, and that they ex-
c' to return to the coast soon. =.
Elegant line of gents, youths and
"'rens summer suits. straw and
ief latest style hats just unpacked
Alexanders.
Yesterday afternoon Deputy Sher-
henley arrested a colored man at
'''e McAdanls' Lodging house for
,"''ng lot Of dentistry instru-
s"'s at Reno the first Of the week.
~ man gave his name as l.. K.
ne.and was found in possession Of
,'of Instruments. He had sold two
w. Moore and one to DR.. Wilson.
v" have been recovered nnd are
In possession Of the Sheriff
,ue Claims that he is Il dentist and
sne Instruments belong to him.
sheriff of Wsshoe county will
we tonight and take stythe to
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st PauPs Episcopal Church.
Services.

Services.
First and Third Sundays in each
month. Litany and Holy Commun-
ion with Sermon III a. NJ. Evening
Prayer with sermon at 7:31
Second and Fourth Sundays in
each month. Morning Prayer with
Sermon IL A. NJ. Evening Prayer
with Sermon 1880.
Litany Service with instructions
every Friday Evening at 7:3O.
Sunday school every Sunday at
10 A. NJ. ....
The Public cordially invited TO at
tend these Services. - fa,.-r .,,.
ARNoLDCs MILLER, RECTOR.
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90. T., Attention.!

All members are hereby requested
to appear at the armory hail Sunday
at A. NJ, sharp, in full uniform, for
the purpose Of meeting the volunteer
cavalry company from Carson. By
order, =. ...
11.=:. s.. .".., G.. e. SANDERS,
~: r Captain.
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all its Branches.


We are prepared to furnish leo to
business houses and families in guam.
titles to suit and deliver regularly at
reasonable rates and no excessive
charges. Leave orders at the office.
DEPOT HOTEL Co.
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II you want the news while it is
news, subscribe for the daily INDIE.
PENDENT. ..E.
Fine Damaek table linens, napkins
to match, lace curtains, portiers, ETC.,
just received at Alenander's.
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Rectory Fund.

This Is play of Western Army
Life of brisk action and we'll sustain
ed interest, which cannot fail to en-
tertain the people at the present
time.
Seats now on sale at the drugstore at
popular prices.
Reserved seats. .. Ia cts
General admission ......... so cts.
Public school children. :. % cts.