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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-12-17
TOuchin q.

what" asked the sentimental
young woman, was the most touching
incident you ever witneSsed?"
And after some thought Senator
Sorghum answered, with emphasis:
IAN election. "-Washington Star.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-12-17
To Catch Him.

Fuddy-I want to get acquainted
with Moskins, but hardly know how
to go about it, he's such n queer fish.
Duddy-A queer fish, eh? Why don't
you drop him a line ?-Boston Tran
script.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-12-17

In times of scarcity the South Afri-
can natives sometimes rob the ants
nests, and as much as five bushels of
grain have been taken from a single
nest.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-12-17

Water charged with carbonic acid.
gas, in other words, soda water, is now
prescribed as a palliative for hungerS
especially for the abnormal senses OF
hunger due to disease. -
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-12-17
THE OLD TIME BELLE.
The Busy Modern GirIhood Smiles
Over Her Trivial Interests.

An e,tract from the journal of Il
young lady of fashion" several centu-
ries ago makes one feel quite relieved
that it IS not really a part of elegant
living nowadays to keep journals, re-
marks an exchange. Poor little faded
journal, The delicate little hand that
penned those cramped lines, maybe,
was given to John Grey" For ro-
:nance's sake, let's hope that il was.
- o'clock-Went to walk with the
lady. my mother, in the courtyard.
10 o'clock-Went to dinner; John
Grey, a most comely youth-but what
is that to me? A yirtuous maiden
should be entirely under the direction
Of her parents. John ate but little and
stole a great many tender looks at me;
said women would never be handsome,
in his opinion. who We're not good ma
tured. l hope my temper is not intol-
cradle. Rose from the table;
the company all DESTROYS of walking
in the fields: John Grey would lift me
over every stile. and twice he squeezed
my hands with yehemencc. l cannot
say l should have any objections to
John Grey; he plays ut prison bars as
well as any of the country gentlemen
and is remarkably dutiful to his par
ents, my lord and lady, and never
misses church on Sunday"
A sample of poetry dedicated to "a
young ladyN shows what women were
served with in the way of literature:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-12-17

o We shades of our ancestresses!
What would you think of the contents
of some of our library shelves? What
would you think of the rosy checked
girl who would consider such poetry
as you read simply too insipid and stu-
pid for any uSe?-Baltimore Herald.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-12-17

Cupid In n Hun. a
"Our engagement is off again." 4
whats the matter nOwY"
81 gave her a belt buckle with my
Photograph on it, and she uses 1t to-
fasten her dogs collar."-Chicago Rec
ord.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-12-17
Christmas Menu.

Oysters.
Chicken Gumbo.
Patties of Mushrooms.
- Broiled Shad.
Cucumbers
Saddle OF Mutton. English Style.
Potato Croquettes.
Turkey with Chestnuts and Truffies.
Stuffed Green Peppers. Roast Sweet Potatoes.p
Rudy Duck. Escaroie Salad. /~
Brie Cheese.
1 Plum Pudding. Hard Sauce. - e.
Ice Cream.
{. Fruits Cakes. Nuts and Raisins. "a
vs., ~ -RanhOier.t
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-12-17
HEAT FROM THE sun.
HOW LITTLE oFITwE GET IS ALMOST
BEYOND BELIEF.

Scarcely One Sunbeam In Two Thou
sand Millions AIights Upon This
Earth-A Pen Picture of the Actual
Condition of the Fiery Orb.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1899-12-13
MARRIED..

BowMAN-DoBsoN-Mr. George Bow
man to Mrs. Josie M. Dobson of
Elko, Nevada, at the residence Of
Mrs. Hardy, December IL, 1899, at
9P. M, by Rev. j. Anthony Mitch
ell.
On account of the severe illness of
the brides mother, the wedding was
very quiet affair, but very happy
one.
Mr.. Bowman takes his bride to his
home n-Palisade, where he is en-
ployed in the machine shops of the
Eureka and PaIisade railroad
The INDEPENDENT extends it's con-
gratulations to the newly married
pair and wishes for them many years
of real happiness and true success.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1899-12-13
Men as Created.

The gittering generaities of
Thomas Jefferson that all men are
created equal and that the right of
life, liberty and pursuit OF happiness
Is inalienable, have been the text for
many injurious instructions. They
are rhetorical tiourishee, meaning less
to the gentleman on the scaffold and
in Sing Sing, who pursued the fleet.
ing phantom Of happiness with the
jimmy OF the burglar and the dagger
or the assassin. Men are not created
equal physically, morally or intel
lectually, nor in aptitude. opportun.
ity nor condition. 1t is perhaps ac-
curate to say of the 1,500,O0O,OOO in
habitants of the earth no two are
created equal. Nature is incapable
OF uniformity and detests equality as
much as she abhors a vacuum. Que
is made to honor, another to dishonor,
as one star differeth from another
star in glory.-John }. Ingalls,.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1899-12-13
An Ancient Coin.

One of the priced Curious of the
Philadelphia mint is a coin which is
1000 years old and which was coined
at the ancient mint Of that other
Philadelphia OF the far east which is
mentioned in the Bible. 1t is still in
good condition and the inscription is
perfectly legible. rhe design on the
face of the coin bears IA striking re-
semblance to the Goddess of liberty
OF our own currency, and underneath
is the one word, "Demos" which
means "the people" On the other
side ID the figure of Diana, with her
bow arched and the inscription,
"Diana, Friend of the Philadel phians"
When this coin was struck off, Phila-
delphia was the most important city
in Lydia. The prize was picked up
in Europe by Joseph Mickey, cole.
brated Philadelphia violin maker and
numismatist in high repute, who pre-
sented it to the mint.-Philadelphia
Record.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1899-12-13
From the Tax Roll,

Treasurer Dawley made his semi
annual settlement with the State
Treasurer today. He RENTED the
sum of s27,776 O5 as Elko county's
contribution for the support of the
State Government. This sum in
cludes the States portion of the taxes
and it's portion OF the inceses collect
ed for the last six months.
In this connection the following fig
ures from the treasurer's books will
be Of interest:
Total amount OF tax roll SlOG,O19 70
Total collected 71,101 IL
Due on second installment BATE 80
Delinquent on LIST Install
ment AS 70
States proportion Of gen.
eral tax collected, ex-
elusive OF poll taxes
and personal property
tax 31,841 Al
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1899-12-13

District Attorney Wilson and Sher-
if Campbell went down to Carlin to.
day to attend the preliminary exam
ination OF Mr.. and Mrs. Puett. The
examination was set for ono o'clock
this afternoon.
j. B. Clark, Peoria, ILL.,, says, Sur.
gecus wanted to operate on me for
piles, but l cured them with De
Wits Witch Hazel Salve" 1t is in
falible for piles and skin diseases.
Beware Of counterfeits. Elko Drug
Co.
The marvellous speed of the modern
torpedo boat is hardly conceivable.
The speed made by the British de-
stroyer Viper on her recent trial
trip was 38 knots, or 441S land miles,
an hour, creditable gait for an ex-
press train. This is the fastest that
boat ever rushed through the water,
and it is claimed that the speed limit
has not yet been reached.
A new American wrinkle is the
culture Of rice in artificial swamps,
the invention Of some northwestern
farmers settled in Louisiana. They
build bank around a section OF
prairie and pump water into the in .
closure from artesian wells. When
the crop natures the water is let out
the ground dried off and reapers and
binders secure the harvest at greatly
reduced cost. The land is easily pre-.
pared for the next season, and there
Is no danger from drought.
Bert Stoker and Miss Elaine Camp.
bell Of Lovelock we're married at
Winnemucca Monday night. Both
OF these young people used to live
here and are well known to our peo-
pie. In the good times not long ago,
Bert was pupil in the Elko school
and danced to the music OF this scribe
Now he will dance TO the music OF
the young woman he has vowed to
love, honor and obey. Experience
will doubtless make him wish that he
was back in the old school room
dancing to our music. Whether it
does or not, Bert, we wish you and
your bride wealth of prosperity and
happiness,
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1899-12-13
Beware OF Ointments for Catarrh that
contain Mercury,

Beware of Ointments for Catarrh that
contain Mercury,
rs mercury will surel, destroy the
sense OF smell and completely de-
range the whole system when enter.
ing through the mucous surfaces
Such articles should never be used
except on prescriptions from reput-
able physicians, as the damage they
will dc is ten fold to the good You
Can possibly derive from them. Halls
Catarrh Cure, manufactured by f.. ].
Cheney & Co., Toledo o., contains no
mercury, and is taken internally, act
ing directly upon the blood and mu-
cous surfaces Of the system. In buy.
ing Halls Catarrh Cure be sure Won
get the genuine. 1t is taken inter-
nally, and made in Toledo, Ohio, by
T.. j. Cheney g. Co. Testimonials
free.
SOLD by Druggists, 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1899-12-13
Attention.

The Engler Company is very busy
unpacking and placing an elegant
stock Of holiday, as we'll as other
reasonable and desirable goods. A
better selected variety Of beautiful
things never entered Elko. Look
out for a grand display in just few
days. The ESaLER COMPANY.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1899-12-13
HOW is YOUR WIFE?

Has she lost her beauty II so,
Constipation, Indigestion, Sick Head.
ache are the principal causes. Karl's
Glover Root Tea has cured these ills
for half century. Price % cts, and
80 cts. Money refunded il results
are not satisfactory. For sale by
Elko Drug Co.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1899-12-13
DAILY INDEPENDENT.
WEDNESDAY,. -. DEC. 10. 1899
SALMAGUNDl.

George Ernst and wife went west
on No. 8 today.
Jos. Scott of the Halleck Cattle
Company Is in town today.
Humboldt county has twenty.
seven delinquent taxpayers.
Sierra Photo Co., opposite Com
mercial hotel. New gallery; call and
see Us.
w. Fl. Wibra, John Frost and Mr..
Anderson are down from White
Rock.
T. Il. Wore lost bunch of keys last
week. The finder will confer a fav-
or on him by returning them. r.
al was nearly dead with dyspepsia,
tried doctors, visited mineral springs,
and grew worse. l used Kodol Oys-
pepsia Cure. That cured me-" 1t
dlgests what you eat. Cures indi-
gestlon, sour stomach, heartburn and
all forms OF dyspepsia. Elko Drug Co.
An address to the Silver men OF
Nevada relative to the unification of
all the anti. Republican forces of the
State will be issued by the Executive
Committee Of the Silver party shortly
Appeal.
The Carlin shooting is still tonic
OF conversation on the streets and
various opinions are expressed. But
among them all there is universal
sympathy expressed for Mrs. Puett
and her fathers family.
The Ladies' Aid Society will give a
Doll and handkerchief sale at the A.
o. U. w, Hall Saturday afternoon
and evening. December 10Th. During
the evening there will be refresh
ments and music.
William s. Taylor took the oath OF
Pthce and became Governor of Ken
lucky yesterday. The inaugural cere-
monies were simple. The crowd was
much smaller than in past years, due
70 December bGzzasd.
N. P. Guldagger, at Jones' old
'tand, ID prepared to do blacksmith.
ng In all OF it's branches at prices to
UT the times. Horse shoelng and
wagon work speciality. All work
uaranteed. Take your work to Mr..
iuldagger's shop il you want it done
'ell and at reasonable prices.
Two men named Wilson and Brown
ave been arrested near the Dalles
Pregon, for highway robbery and
o'se stealing. 1t is supposed here
lat the Brown arrested is James
brown who is wanted here for horse
tealng. Steps have been taken to
acertain the Identity of the men ar.
ested.
Ihe famous fogs of Newfoundland
re only found as rule on the east
nd south coasts and on the abunks,"
PenR caused BY the meeting of the
rc'ic current with the gulf stream.
tne interior in summer is described
most delightful climate, resem.
ping that Of the south Of France.
\ M~' Katherine de Ricketts, Peter
|, 3D. With several aliases between, has
q ppred Tor divorce in Reno. The
' oman was formerly a Winnemucca
uafaeter, whose soiourn here was
:, necipaily taken up with drawing
y "s0na as an inmate Of the county
4 ~n' She selected the partner of her
p S'S and sorrows, Mr.. Peterson, from
y 10 inmates Of that institution.-Sil.
y er State.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1899-12-13

Mr.. J. Sheer, Sedalia, Mo-, saved
his child's Life by One Minute Cough
Cure. Doctors had given her up to
dle with Group. 1t is an infallible
cure for. coughs, colds, grip, pneu-
monia, bronchitis and throat and lung
troubles. Relieves. at once. Elko
Drug Co.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1899-12-13

DeWitt's Little early risers purify
the blood, clean the liver, invigorate
the system. Famous little pills for
constipation and liver troubles. Elko
Drug Company.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1899-12-13

SToKER-CAMPBELL-In Winnemucca,
Nevada, December II, 1899, by
Rev. G. H. Greenfield. Bert Stoker
and Miss Elaine Campbell, both Of
Lovelock.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-04-01

have complete authority over the
whole range OF Samoan affairs, so far
an the high commission think ut TO act
In order to fully restore order and es-
tahlish AFFAIRS ON "A stable basis. IL
viii require no treaty to bring the
commission into existence. "a the ac-
ceptances OF the United States and
Great Britain will complete the agree
mont.
II II understood that the men Sc
lccted for the mission viii be OF high
standing. 10 as to give added weight
and dignity OF their findings. such. for
instance. ms the consul general OF Ger
many. whose Jurisdiction covers tho
whole range OF Pacific nffairs. He ~
n man Of complete information on Sa-
moan and other Pacific Island subjects
NJ well as n man OF political Influence.
The United States and British COM
missioners. II is Understood. would be
drawn from the same high ranks. with
a view, however, to their Information
on International matters Of this char
notor rather than their political stand
Ing.
As showing that the ncutc situation
Of the Samoan affair Is past. Baron
Spcck Won StcrnbcrE. first Secretary
OF Germany, left here tonight for New
York. whence he sails on the 9Th for
London and Berlin. lie has been u
most active factor throughout the ga.
moan controversy. having made that
question n special study and thus be.
ing able 20 render the ambassador ma
tcfial assistance. His influence at all
times has been toward maintaining the
friendly relations between the two
countries and overcoming the causes
Of irritation. His trip 20 London and
ncrlin has no Significance whatever In
connection with Samoan Affairs. but "
entirely personal after the gravity OF
the Hffalr has passed.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-04-01
MISSIONS rs ronro RICO.
seotarisn. Agree Not to Duplicate Forces
They Diyid. Tn TertItor,.

New York. March ai.-Thc seer,
l1tica Of the Baptist mud Presbytefln
hnme Mimionnry societies. and N
Missionary society or the Mcthodli
Episcopal and the American Miaslnr
uty association, representing Cofsr,
getlonallsta. ut n Joint convention 9
which they arranged Tor interlpnomi
national fellowship and cooperation I
iortp Rico and other island tprritor,
elected the following officers: Thomn
j. Morgan. u. T.. Baptist. aecretnr.
~ chairman. and g. J. Ryder. u. u
'onFfegntlonallst, as secretary ~ IN
convention held and Of convention
which arr 10 be hold.
These officers viii meet In eeptou-
Dor IN order that they may keen enc
other advised ~ all steps taken e.
ward the Christian occupation of th
Island, and VIII agree not to dupilrat
FORCES In the same community bcyon
manifest necessity.
They have also arranged that In IN
opening of cvanEellstic work In Port
Rico. a statement shall be- puhllhhs-
o. the people % Porto glco, 20 10
signed by the representatives III IN
different societies. expressing fellow
shin ard unity ~ those societies In thi
work. They recommended that the mis-
sion workers In Porto Rico Of the Va
rluus societies organize an evangelical
conference which shall meet at state.
Intervals for conference and mutun
assistance In their common work.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-04-01
Trouble in the South Seas to be
Arbitrated.
KING OSCAR MAY UMPIRE.
United states. british aud German
Governments Practically Agree
Upon Joint Nigh Commission.

Washington, March si.--A Joint high
commission TO settle the entire Samoan
trouble has been practically agreed
upon by the United States. British and
German governments. Lord saiisbury's
absence from London alone delays the
formal acceptance by Great Britain.
though In his absence Sir Thomas San
derscn and AFR. Nillicrs. who are un-
dcratood TO be specially familiar with
the Samoan question. have approved
the plan FOR commission. The United
states has Informally expressed It's
approval and the formal acceptance. It
u learned from the best quarter. will
follow speedily.
Aa tho proposition cmanntea with
Germany. her approval. OF course. IL
assured. This high commission. II Ia
felt. affords a pacific solution to the
whole trouble mt the moment when Sa-
moan affairs began TO look thc most
threatening
The new plan has been fully gone
over BY Secretary Hay and the British
nud German Ambassadors here. and It's
essential details worked out. Each ma
ZION u 10 be represented by one mem
Der OF the commission. IL IL to have
practically unlimited authority, with
out the necessity % referring Its de-
clSiona back TO the several govern
incnts for approval II ~ felt that by
comforting such complete and final uu-
thority on the hiRh commission the
danger VIII be obyiatcd Of any further
dcndlocks ana delays.
SIN another important provision un-
dcr consideration " that King oscar OF
Norway and Sweden shall be- the un.
plto In the care the three high commits
HioucrH shall fail to reach q determinn.
ton. The plan ~ Inviting King oscar
10 referee n disagreement meots tho
approval OF the British and German
authorities ana doubtless will be an.
proved also by the United states nA a
means of lnsuring flnnllty of decision.
though II " not known lust how far
this has been considered by the WASH
inrtnn authorities.
King oscar was agreed upon between
the United States and Great nritain Az
a final arbitrator In connection with
the proposed AnRlo-Amefican nrbltra-
iion trrniy. ~ well NJ In the vcnszuo-
Ian matter. lie IN also mentioned In
the treaty Of Berlin M the one 60
name chief Justice OF Samoa In case
the three slgnntory powers fail 10 agree
on chief Justice. II was this that
led 60 the suggestion ~ his name NJ
the present time 10 act na final nrbi.
traitor.
The expectation II that the slttlngs
of the commission win be In Samoa,
where for tho time being they viii
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-04-01
CUBAN MGucIIANr MARINE.
Important Action Toward Laying the
Foundation OF Export Trade.

Washington. March ai.--Prealdent
Mckinley. by an order made public to-
day through Assistant Secretary OF
War Mcikeliohn. has taken the first
important action toward laying the
foundation for purely Cuban mcr-
chant marine. lie has directed that
all registry fees imposed for document
Ing foreign vessels In Cuba be abol-
irhcd.
The old spanish ratio for vessels was
81 per ton, aH shown by the vessels
registered tonnage. President Mci<in-
ley now proposes a. abolish all fees.
This viii not only allow the cubanH to
purchase ships In the cheapest markets
~ the world. but win enable them TO
build up carrying trade, which they
20 much need. and which. II an oner-
Gus tax under spanish rule. was al
most possible.
cuba has no rhipyardH. With no
stringent restrictions upon the coaating
trade. cuba " expected In time 10 cr-
thblish rhipyardH. lint In the interval.
although not 80 intended, Nhipbullding
nations. such nr the United States and
England VIII morn or less profit by
the order. cuban Vcnscis at present
are compelled to pay local tonnage
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-04-01

qucntly. because he felt he had a right
to do 20. III" he added. Gen Engan
referred to me when he said he had for
hidden some one admission to his Office,
the statement was untrue"
GIDDfNgs STORY CONFIRMED.
Gen. J. Hail sypher. attorney for the
Texas cattlemen. confirmed what MIR.
giddinga had said. He said that while
he had not visited Gen. fngan with Mr.
Gidings. he had seen him frequently
and talked fully with him on the sub
Jcct In the interest OF the Texas men.
Gen. Engnn." said the witness Com
vcycd the Impression 10 me that he dis
tlnctly and positively preferred beef on
the block to rcfriCerntor beef, and I so
informed my people. sending for some
OF thcm to come here"
Gcn.Syphcr said that he had nrst dis
covered a tendency 10 change his mind
on the part OF Gen. EaEan soon after
the bids were opened. lie disclosed to
mo then" said the witness. that the
refrigerator beef men had volunteered
10 givc bond for the preservation OF
their meat for scvcnty-twO hours after
leaving the refrigerator. I asked him II
he thought II possible 10 do this and he
replied. u don't believe It is.unlcss they
put mp cold storage pianta.'"
Continuing. den. Syphcr said that
something was said 10y Gen. Eagan az
this iuncturc concerning "a preventative
process. hut TINT he gave II very little
attention. Some days later" Gen. Sy-
phcr said. Gen. Enrnn informed me
that owing 10 the great difference in
price. he would have to give the refrie-
orator beef a trial. Trial was tho word
hc used"
The witness said. In reply to quca-
ton put by MAJ. Lee. that Gen. Enrnn
had said something about political
pressure ~ the reason Tor the nccca-
silly for making The trial. and that he
had said something about hia confer
cucc with the secretary of war AZ to
just what he had said on this latter
noini. witness could not remember. but
h. thought Mr.. uiddlnRH had stated u
correctly.
Mai. phiiin v. iIarvev.who was chief
surgeon Of the First division Of the
army at Santiago. and Mni. H. ~. Al.
pol who was In command ~ one OF the
az isign hospitals. both testified. hut
neither had flvcn special attention to
the beef used. Mai. Appel said he Ind
nvvcr heard a good word Tor the canned
b,cf.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-04-01
MAJOR rESnosr REPORTS.
Food Excellent and There sr. No Com
plants from the Men.

Washington. March ai.--A report has
been tcccivcd Mt the war department
from Mai. Pcnroac OF tho Utah bat
tcfica, now n brigade surgeon at Ma
Mia. II ~ dated February 18th and
related mainly TO the health and con-
ditionn " the brigadcs. There was
some malaria and same smallpox cases
among the natives mentioned. but the
brigade had evidently not been en-
Hhged IN nRhtlng, M nothing was
said about casualties. The brigade
was about three and n half miles out
side OF Manila and stretched from
Paalg 10 Manila bay. Surgeon Pcnroae
said their meals were cooked IN Ma
Mia and sent TO them three times a
day. The food was excellent and there
was no COMPLAINT from the mon.