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Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1899-08-16
Low Figures, But No Trade.

II didn't know how cheap some
things were in Constantjnople,- said
the returned tourist, aunitl I happen
ed to have few hot words with an
Englishman on the street. We did
not come to blows and I guess we
were both ashamed OF our tempers,
but l had scarcely reached my hotel
when native called and said that he
would assassinate the Englishmap for
a sum equal to ST In orr money. de-
INJURED, and he kept dropping in his
price until his last figure was 80 cent is
Two days later met the Englishman
and we made up, and of course,
told him the story. He wasn't a bit
surprised. AS matter OF fact the
bravo had visited him, and offered to
assassinate me. I thought that 90
cents was low figure. but was knock.
ed out on that. The bravo had offer.
ed to stick me for g."
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1899-08-16
Pyramid Lake Traditions.

One Of the most interesting and yet
one OF the least known lakes on the
Pacific coast is Pyramid lake in Ne
vada. 1t lies about thirty miles
northeast Of Reno and about twenty
north of the Central Pacific at Wads.
worth, says the Pacific Bee. The
lake Is about forty miles in length
by ten in breadth-nearly twice the
size Of lake Tahoe. The Truckee riv-
er, which is the outflow of Tahoe,
empties into Pyramid. Tahoe is
5000 feet above the sea and Pyramid
is 1000.
Near the shore Of the LAKE is a cave
In which many human bones have
be found. There is tradition among
the Indians that there was band of
Bannocks once starved to death in
that cavern, at time when the Ban
nocks were at war with the Pah- Utes
Many Indian arrow heads, of a kind
not uesd by the Pah- Utes, have been
found among the bones, a fact that
lends probability to the truth of the
legend.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1899-08-16
Chance to win Epaulettes.

Governor Sadler is in receipt Gf the
following dispatch from the Secre-
tary of War.
To meet any demand in the future
for volunteer officers under Act Of
Congress approved March 2, 1899.you
are requested TO submit the names OF
two officers from each Of the volunteer
regiments OF your State mustered in
to service during the Spanish war, in
order that their record may be exam
ined and such inquiry as sugge SITS it.
self may be made before there is any
urgent pressure for action. In sug-
costing the names, youth, vigor and
intelligence, character and fitness to
command should be taken into con-
sideration.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1899-08-16
OilinR tho Track.

The experiment. Of making a rail-
road dust-proof and waterproof by
the use Of crude oil has been tried
during the past year in the East with
success. In the West, the Burling-
ton road is the first to adopt the inn
provement. General Superintendent
Calvert has had part Of the Wyoming
division OF the Burlington treated
with crude oil, and the results there
have been 80 satisfactory that he is
making arrangements to continue
the work else wherer on the system,
Two cars were especially arranged
for sprinkling the track and the road.
bed with the oil. Oil was sprinkled
In the ceuter Of tie track and on
the outside OF the rails for about five
feet. One application OF oil keeps
tho track free from dust for about
one year. The number of hot boxes
on trains is considerably lessened,
and the comfort OF passengers is
greatly enhanced. An additional
advantage found in treating the track
with oil is that moisture will not then
penetrate through the oiled outer
crust. Instead, the water runs off
the track into the bitches at the side
Vegetation along the track is de-
stroyed by the use of oil.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1899-08-16

Two tranps got into fight at the
water tauk this afternoon and
beat each other pretty badly. Con-
stable Triplett was notified and
scooped ~ the fighters and their four
companions. Charges Of drunk and
disorderly we're made against Jack
Ryan, John Jones, John Morrisey
and James Campbell. They all plead
guilty and Justice Morgan gave them
tho alternative Of paying $40 each
into the county treasury or serving
ten days IN the cooler. They will
board ten days each at the expense OF
the county.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1899-08-16
Fl; OSeII.

Has just received a new lot OF gents
suits, shirts, underwear, comforts and
blankets. AL styles of hats. All to
be sold at the lowest possible figure.
A complete line Of boots and shoes,
guaranteed best made. All boots and
shoes purchased from HIM will be re-.
paired free Of charge il they rip.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1899-08-16

Kodol Dyspepsia Cure cures dys-
pepsia because it's ingredients are
such that it can't help dong 80. "The
public can rely upon it as master
remedy for all disorders arising from
imperfect Digestion" - James M.
Thomas, NJ. D., in American Journal
Of Health, N. Y. Elko Drug Co.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1899-08-16
YOU TRY 1T.

II Shiloh's Cough and Consump-
ton Cure, which is sold for the small
price OF % cts, 80 cts. and Loo, does
not cure take the bottle back and we
will refund your money. Sold fer
over so years on this guarantee. Price
% cents and 80 cents. For sale by
Elko Drug. Co.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1899-08-16

Irritating stings, bites, scratches,
wounds and cuts soothed and healed
by DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve,-
a sure and safe application for tortur-
ed flesh. Beware Of counterfeits
Elko Drug Co.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1899-08-16
ILY INDEPENDENT.
NESDAY. AUGUST 16. 1899
SALMAGUNDI.

bon finish at the Pillner gallery
me week longer.
Lou Craighead left this morn
visit friends and relatives in
pke Bamberger's famous Palace
It cigar, . for % cents, at George
tuce's.
Be and Sara Wheeler returned
lie northern part Of the county
orninR. ''t.
hot delay but have That photo
All work finished promptly
RS Gallery. =
Utah battery will pass through
Friday afternoon on the way
from Manila.
A. E. Kaye has for sale four
g, combinatiLn kitchen table
writing desk. Il
net Keyser, the 8. P. baggage
taking a vacation. E. G..
of Ogden ID filing his place.
John Vargas and children re-
last evening from a visit to
Vargas parents at McDermitt,
Roldt county.
not dress neatly when it
ho more than to wear shabby.
clothing. Jacobs fits You and
Batlsfactlon or no pay. +
Ply all the seventy-three insur-
ompanies that were fined $1,000
or violating the Missouri anti.
Pw have paid their fines.
ky cure constipation and re-
Ind invigorate the entire sys.
peyer grippe or nauseate-De-
Little Early Risers. EIko
useless to pick flaws in the de-
Mr.. McKinley's administra-
The Whole thing is covered,
blanket mortgage Of error
ll Globe.
Henley will commence her
clearance sale Monday, con-:
OF summer goods, shirt waists
lies sailor hats at greatly re-
prices. ~ n
born Of woman is Of few days
u OF trouble. What few days
ubie is out of sight he wand.
put uneasily hunting tin
oils Journal. G-.i -
Critchley returned Monday
from repairing the telephone
Iuscarora and Gold Creek.
in today repairing the cleo
Mt wires around town.
Harrington. a former City
Ter OF Austin, Lander county,
er an attachs of the San Fran.
ustom house. died in extreme
in the latter city recently.
ilton Clark, Of Chauncey, Ga,
suffered with itching : piles
years before trying DeMhPs
Hazel Salve, two boxes of
completely cured him. Be-
Oh worthless and dangerous
rieits. Elko Drug Co. !
at Is an assaesin?' This ques.
rs asked us on the street this
49, the questioner evidently
reference to our use of the
y Yesterdays issue. Funk &
lfs standard dictionary Of the
language defines assassin"
Ws; "One who assassinates;
% kills, or tries to kill, treach-
OF secretly" There you are.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1899-08-16


plums, grapes, apples, etc. Orders
taken and promptly filled for any
quantity.
1t is terribly hard for a boy to be-
ieve in the veracity O: his father
when he hears him declare that no
one is truly happy and contented' un-
less he has work to do.-Atchinson
Globe. .... ...
Sleeping Bear, full blooded eros
Ventre Indian, successfully conducts
general store at Great Falls, Mont.
He will not give his own people credit.
but extends it to limited number of
whites.
Seymour Jacobs has new designs,
the latest goods and all suits are
home made, at prices never before
hard Of. Try him. He will make
you smile. X
Attorney Wheeler went to Carln
today to procure bail for Antoine Pic
casso,the man who stabbed Mr.Puett.
Judge Rutledge has reduced the bail
from $4,000 to $1,000 and Mr.. Wheeler
expects to get the bond.
Kodol Dyspepsia Cure thoroughly
dlgests food without aid from the
stomach, and at the same time heals
and restores the diseased digestive
organs. 1t is the only remedy that
does both Of these things and can be
relied upon to perman emily cure dys-
pepsia. Elko Drug &C.
Eva Greenwood, who was confined
In the prison at one time for poison
ing a man, has been committed to the
asylum. She has been living in Pine
Nut for some years past and has been
considered of unsound mind for sever
al months. Carson Appeal. .
The Nevada Copper Company, Or
Ranized under the laws OF the State
Of New jersey, has filed certified
copy Of the articles of incorporation
in the recorders Office at Winnie
mucca. The capital stock Ii divided
into 1000 shares OF 800 each. John
Dubois is the agent OF the company
In Nevada.
N. P. Guldagger, at Jones' old
stand, is prepared to do blacksmith.
ing in all Of it's branches at prices to
SUIT the times. Horse shoelng and
wagon work specially. All work
guaranteed. Take your work to Mr..
tGnldagger's shop il you want it done
well and at reasonable prices. =.
The Secretary of the Interior has
affirmed the Land office decision in
the case Of Fred. Scott against the
State or Nevada, involving tract of
land in the Carson City district of
Nevada. Scott is allowed to amend
his homestead entry to include; the
land claimed by the State under its
general grant. ' -
Z @DeWitt's Little Early Risers did
me more good than all blood medi-
cines and other pills." writes Geo. H.
Jacobs, Of Thompson, Conn. Prompt,
pleasant, never grippe, they cure con-
stipation, arouse the torpid liver to
action and give yon clean blood.
steady nerves, clear brain and a
healthy appetite. Elko Drug Co.
FRENCH TANsY WATERS, the
worlds famous remedy for irreghla
and painful periods Of ladies; are
never failing and safe, rejuvInate the
system and brighten the eyes; restore
health and beauty to the faded;
French Tansy Waters are the only
reliable female remedy in the world;
Imported from Paris; take nothing
else from the druggists, but insist on
the genuine; in red wrappers with the
crown trade mark. Price, 81. For
sale by all druggists, or sent by US
direct on receipt of the price. La
France Drug Co, supporters, 300 Turk
St, San Francisco.
Austin's Hawaiian weekly. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1899-190?, 1899-06-17
English Opinion.

Lord Salisbury's measured neg
lect of national prejudices con-
tinues to occupy public attention.
Things are not going well in China,
and anxiety is felt as to the failure
of the recent attempt to come to an
understanding with Russia. Anx-
iety is also caused by American
difficulties in the Philippines, and
the reported statement of General
Lawton that 100000 men would be
required to conquer and hold the
islands has induced certain scribes
to predict the abandonment of
American possessions in the Far
East. lingo England would be
very, very sorry if Uncle Sam
abandoned his imperial projects.
Those acquainted with the Amer
can character are aware how little
foundation there is for the rumor.
That temporary checks are irrita-
ting when fighting in vile climate
with a race "half devil and half
child" is fully Ineligible; but after
the object-lesson of OUR costly
scuttle from the Transvaal and the
Sudan, it is incredible that the
United States will dream of relin-
gushing the burden of her respon-
sibilities in the Far East. whatever
may be the destiny provided for the
Filipinos when law and order are
established London correspondent
in Harters' Weekly.
Austin's Hawaiian weekly. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1899-190?, 1899-06-17
An Exception.

After the reports of lynching
and actually roasting negroes alive
in the south it is refreshing to find
that there are notable exceptions.
The associated press says: Frank
w. Mccarthy, one of the most pro-
minent negroes in Southwest Geor-
gia died at his home May 9. His
funeral was held here on the 10th,
and was attended by an immense
throng of both whites and blacks.
For the first time in the history
of Albany, town of 5000 inhabit-
ants, every store and office was
closed in honor of a negro, no
business being transacted while the
funeral was in progress. Mccarthy
never dabbled in politics, but was
probably the most influential negro
in the country. His death is de-
plored by white and colored people.
Austin's Hawaiian weekly. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1899-190?, 1899-06-17
Spheres of Influence.

The correspondence between
England and Russia has been made
public and is interesting as show
ing the agreement as to the spheres
OF influence of the powers in China.
In clause I Great Britain en-
cages not to seek either for herself
or in behalf of others railway con-
cessions north of the Great Wall,
and not to obstruct Russian appli-
cations for concessions in that
region.
In clause Russia makes a SINH
lar agreement toward Great Britain
relative to the basin of the
Yang-tse.
Clause 3 says that the contract
from the parties, having in no wise
in view to infringe in any way the
sovereign rights of China or exist
ing treaties, will not fail to commit
nicate to the Chinese Government
the present arrangement, which,
by avertlng all cause OF complica-
tons between them, is of a nature
to maintain peace in the Far East
and serve the interests of China
herself.
A second note, forming an
addendum to the first, commences:
"In order to complete the notes ex-
changed respecting the partition of
spheres for concessions for railways
in China" and then proceeds to
record an agreement regarding the
New Chwang Railway, protecting
rights acquired under the loan con-
tract and providing that the rail-
way must remain Chinese line,
subject to the Central Government,
and cannot be mortgaged or
alienated to a non-Chinese COM
pany.
Austin's Hawaiian weekly. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1899-190?, 1899-06-17
Notes

The Eastern peoples are gen.
orally sharply distinguished from
Europeans by the "quiescence."
The Chinaman, for example, can
write all day, work all day, stand in
one position all day, weave, beat
gold, carry ivory, do infinitely te-
dious jobs for ever and ever, and
discover no more WEAKNESS and
irritation than if he were machine.
This quality appears in early life
There are no restless, naughty boys
in China. They are all appealingly
good, and will plod away in school
without recesses or recreation of
any kind. The Chinaman can do
without exercise. Sport or play
seems to him so much waste labor.
He can sleep anywhere, and in any
position amid rafting machinery,
deafening uproar, squealing child
rem. and quarrelling adults.
France is passing through a re-
newal of excitement attending the
Dreyfus case. The Figaro, an in
fluential daily newspaper, has made
some startling revelations which, if
true, prove conclusively that the
conviction of the famous prisoner
was the grossest parody on justice
in the annals of the French nation.
The conviction of Dreyfus was
based on secret dossier, the docu-
ments comprising which neither
the accused nor his counsel were
permitted to see. Men high in civil
and military life declared the pris-
oner to be guilty. and he was ac-
cordingly condemned. The Figaro,
by some means, has obtained
copies of these secret documents,
which have been so zealously
guarded, and has made them
public. Further revelations are to
follow. The outcome is problema-
teal, for although much OF the evil
dence of the dossier. it is believed.
can be proven to be false, revision
would mean the indictment of men
of such prominence, that even the
scandal attending the Panama re-
Violations would be outdone.
Austin's Hawaiian weekly. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1899-190?, 1899-06-17
Process of Americanizing.

1t is dawning upon the Cubans
that American methods are very
different from the Spanish.
La Pdtria one of the best edited
and most influential papers in Ha-
vana says editorially:
"If any shadow of doubt could
remain as to the absolutely imper-
alive necessity Of the expulsion of
the old Spanish regime in order
that Cuba may have true liberty
and progress it must vanish when
one analyses the series of phenom-
ena developed before Our sight
day by day. We are eliminating
traditional impediments and get
ting rid Of the apparently impass-
able obstacles which four centuries
of evil training in political admin
tration had thrown in Our path"
La Patria goes on to contrast
the American method with that OF
the obstinate Spanish, in dealing
with even the simplest reforms. On
this point it says:
Formerly there was agitation
among the people; oceans of ink
and tons of paper were used; floods
of oratory were poured out, and
then everything ended at Madrid
in the froth of Spanish promises.
On the other hand, in these days of
fruitful though silent work, we
learn of the most radical reforms
when they are published in the
Official Gazette without beino pre-
coded by magnificent conglome-
ration of oratory and colored fire.
An order of six lines, with very
short preamble, will represent
some bold and bene6ccnt measure.
might say that for It's, thin sheet
of paper separates the medieval
world from the nineteenth century
and oftentimes the writing is not
indispensable to enable us to pass
from darkness to light"
AS an illustration of its argu-
ment, La Patrla cites the separa-
ton of church and state and draws
a picture of "the wild parliament
airy scenes" that would have oc-
cured if such subject had been
agitated in the eighteenth century.
"Yet this has been accomplished"
it says. "by the Americans, and
through this thousand enormities
have been effaced."
Austin's Hawaiian weekly. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1899-190?, 1899-06-17
Philippine Government.

THAI ARulHdluO lIled1lS tO SURRENDER
and caused the Secretary of State
to telegraph President Schurman Of
the Philippines Commission the
nature Of the proposed govern
ment.
1t is to be more civil than mill
tary, and somewhat similar, al
though little more liberal, even,
than that now in operation in Porto
Rico. The head of the government
will be Governor. whose f,inc-
tons will be civil, although he may
be a military man.
There will be an advisory coun-
Gil composed of natives of the
Philippines, whose business it will
be to confer with the Governor on
official matters and suggest
changes in the manner of exercis-
ing authority. The local govern
ments will be entirely in the hands
of natives, subject to certain super
vision by American authorities.
The plan proposed amounts practi-
cally to an autonomous system.
and it is believed here that it will
be acceptable to the natives. 1t
will continue only until Congress
decides what shall be the character
of the permanent government of
the islands.
1t would almost seem as through
the Americans were a little too san
guine OF peace when almost sinful
taneously Aguinaldo cabled the
Filipino Junta in London as
follows:
"The Filipino government, in
accordance with the general feeling
of the country, has decided to con-
tinue the war at all costs until in
dependence is secured. The Fill
pinos energetically refuse the
Americans peace overtures, based
on restrictive autonomy coupled
with promise of a subsequent self
government.
"The Filipinos demand strict
ful6llment of the articles Of the
American Constitution and treaties
contracted by the American repre-
sentatives when imploring a Fill
pino alliance in combating the
Spaniards.
"All the Filipino Generals sup
port Aguinaldo. General Luna's
reported overtures for peace are
untrue. Our army is near Manila,
simultaneously attacking the whole
American line. The heat and rains
are causing many casualties in the
American Army. All the hospitals
are crowded with sick and
wounded. Four hundred Of the
Cincinnati Regiment have been inn
prisoned by General Otis for in
subordination in refusing to fight.
The regular troops quartered in
Manila and other towns are quiet.
The volunteers are abused and al
ways at the front with scanty ra-
tons. The discomfort between the
A,,,or;c,oc opd E,rooeopc &c ue
Austin's Hawaiian weekly. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1899-190?, 1899-06-17

Coroner-"Was the victim con-
scious when you reached him."
Pat-"Yis, sor; he worr. But be-
chime us, I don't behave he knew
ut Philadelthia North american.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-09-08
APartiaI Report Of W. c. 7. U. Work.

We find ourselves once more at the
close Of the vacation season, Joined to the
ranks of our white ribbon sisters, those
who have held the fort. and kept the
banner flying during the absence of the
larger number of our comrades.
On our return We find they have not
been weary in well-doing, as the follow
ing report will show. The devotional
meetings have been held at the rooms
every tuesday. also the Gospel temper
ance meetings Sundays, the services in
credSlns IN attendance well as in in
terest. -
Much credit is due to our new superin-
tendent OF this department for her Ell
cheney she has long been successful
worker in the cause of temperance, ana
we look forward TO large results IN the
future Already the light begins to shine,
showing itself in the cottage meetings
which are held twice a week and well At
tended. Often there are from three to six
reformed men present, and in nearly ey
cry meeting fresh evidences of a desire to
become workers in the cause OF teTnnef-
ance and reform. Y.
Since our annual meeting in May. there
has been distributed $50 articles 81 cloth
ing: several families assisted with gro
oeries. also two and one-half barrels OF
We have been able to help those who
have come as strangers to u.s. and found
worthy of our sympathy, for as much
as We have done it unto the least of one
of these. We have done il unto me- - III
The work of the Jail has beeni continued
Notwithstanding the heat. The workers
in this department believe that summer
| heat or winter cold should not deter
them from being faithful TO their trust,
and are confident II they discharge the
duties derolving. upon them. much good
will be accomplished in the future as
has been in the past Sss q
There has been distributed HIS articles
of literature. and we wish to thank the
friends who have SO readily responded to
the calls made upon them from time 10
time for literature and hope to still be
remembered by those interested in the
work.
Some of our most interested workers
surprised us with a new and mudh need
ed sign, to designate the place for our
Sunday meetings. =
We welcome all to these meetings.
T. IT.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-09-08

only few persons. He had been ovel
| the land and thought that only some
catastrophe like the breaking Of
bridge, would cause people to employ
the proposed route. He did not be-
lieve that one person in 10000 would
use the new line.
On discrimination Mr.. Sewall tes-
titled that he was in favor of improve
ments Of highways and thought that
money should be expended for the
same, but the improvements should be
made so they may be permanent.
At o'clock, an adjournment was
made until this morning at 10 o'clock,
when the Manchester people will be
heard and the closing arguments made.
The following Manchester people
were in attendance at Thursdays ses-
sion: Willis II. Wing. chairman of the
board of selectmen; Road Commission
er Marcellus Fifield, l.. S. Lyon. Will
liam ii. Lyon, Gardner Knowles, Ed
ward Dudley and Frank Albee