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Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1899-08-07
WASPS BROKE UP THE SHOW.
A Performance in Texas Brought to a
Sudden End by an Unexpected
Denomination.


An actor tells of tragic experience
he had recently while playing to an
audience in little town in southern
Texas, reports the Pittsburgh Dis
patch. In one of the scenes of the
play, in which he acts the villain, he
hides himself in barrel, that he may
listen to conversation between the
hero and heroine, whose future we'll
being he is trying to destroy. In the
town hall there was little if any prop
erty material. A barrel would do to
conceal himself in, 30 "hired hand"
was sent out to find one. He succeeded.
The time came for the actor to do his
part. He slipped in the barrel with
ease. The man and the woman ap-
peared, and while they were in the
midst of an animated conversation
there came howl from the barrel that
fairly shook the rafters. This was fol-
lowed by the eavesdropper crawling
out with his hands to his face, and
he in turn was followed by swarm. of
wssps. The wasps got among the stage
people and then among the audience,
which created so much confusion that
the show was broken UP.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1899-08-07
THE PRESENT IDOL OF PARIS.

The present cabinet OF France ID
probably the most homogeneous as
semblage that was ever seen even in
that anomalous country. Milleraud,
the secretary of commerce, ia a ram
pant socialist of the most Flaming
dye, and General the Marquis de
Ganifet, secretary OF war is chiefly
remarkable for having shot thousands
OF socialists during the days of the
commune. This general is the most
romantic and theatric of all the men
in the new cabinet, and consequn:ly
comes nearer the hearts and magma
lions Of the people of France than
any other Of the new dignitaries. He
is 20 years old, but is hale and hand
some, and his life has been one long
series of daredevil excitement Both
in war and in love. He went to Mex.
leo with MACMILLAN and there an ex-
ploding shell tore open his abdomen,
and twas stated in the French pa
pers at the time that he carried his
entrails in his hat until he found a
surgeon. A silver plate was attached
to his stomach and he grimly states
that he can feel all the fluctuations
of that metal. HIS conduct during
tho commune seems to have been
nearly forgotten by the socialists and
this only shows what poor memories
the Parisians have. During the fight
in the streets Of Paris he succeeded
In penninG up large portion of the
population in corner and then turn
ed his artillery upon them. He kill
ed men, women and children without
mercy and afterward boosted about
it. This man is one OF the new heroes
OF the hour and is associated with
conservatives. socialists, red repubi.
cans and men whose synpathies are
obviously with imperialism. But
such is the romantic idolatry of the
French people for military honors
that this man wears his questionable
honors with more pomposity and sue
cess than any of them.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1899-08-07
Dor0's Faith.
Little Dora's papa

Little Dors's papa
ls an advertising man,
Who talks his business everywhere,
Everywhere he can.
Little Dora heard him,
Heard him talking ads,
And became loyal convert,
To that theory OF her dads.
And Like her shrewd papa, ..t.
Believed that everything desired
Could be had by advertising
When properly inspired.
One day there come a baby,
To fill the house with joy,
A great big bouncing baby,
A ten pound baby boy.
And when she saw her brother.
As she tip-toed on tho mat,
And saw the bsby,she aid@Mamma
Did you advertise for Ehat?"
Penny Magazine.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1899-08-07
SAILORS MORE INTELLIGENT.
The Jolly Tar Of Other Days Has Been
Replaced by an UD-to-Date
Seaman.

The recent popularity of American
seamen and the preference for them in
the merchant marine have a sound ex-
PLANTATION. The seaman of other days,
the rollicking, hornpipe dancing, unso-
Phisticated mariner, was we'll enough
in his way, but the conditions which
made possible his employment have so
greatly changed that up-to-date SAIL
ors are required, and, naturally enough,
when up-to-date sailors are needed,
American jack tars are right in it. An
authority on life on the ocean wave has
recently described the changes in work
on board ship as follows: The modern
ship differs very much from the ship of
years ago. Her rigging is of steel and
the sails are hoisted and the capstan is
turned by steam. There are various
mechanical contrivances, patent hal
liards' and blocks, unknown until re-
Gently. To handle ship rightly re-
quires more intelligence than former
ly in sailor. 1t takes less than one
half as many men to handle a ship Of
1000 tons as IT, did IS years ago, but
they must be good men. And all cap
tains agree that the American sailor
can do the work in modern ship as no
other sailor can.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1899-08-07
v~A-S
I 6RAL. !
FRENCH TANsY WATERS. the

worlds famous remedy for irregula
and painful periods Of ladies; are
never failing and safe, reiuvInate 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, bnt 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,importers, 800 Turk
St., San Francisco.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1899-08-07

The railway telegraphers employed
on the Southern Pacific system have
been notified that an advance in
wages has been accorded them, rang
ing from IS to 800 per month. This
Is approximately the amount the men
were asking, and the decision causes
general rejoicing among the teleg-
raphers OF the road. The represen.
tatives Of the Order of Railway Te-
legraphers have been in San Fran
cisco on this business for the last
sixty days.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1899-08-07

An Arkansaw printer in making up
the forms III hurry the other day
got marriage notice and a grocery
advertisement mixed up 80 as to
read rs follows: John Brown and
Ida Gray were united in the holy
saur kraut by the quart or barrel
bonds Of matrimony. Mr.. Brown is
a well known young Goldfish at 10
cents pound, while the bride, Miss
Gray has some fine pigs feet which
will be sold cheaper than any other
store in town.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1899-08-07
For Sale==MCAfee'!
JACKS STATION, july q

JACKS STATION, July q,
Special bargain. 1t will pay 70
see it; 400 acres of State land,
under fence; house of six rooms
ground floor, with upstairs, ID
and a good cellar; lumber b
and stable room for 26 horses. D
isl good well of water at the
door. One can always make !
dollars for meals and hay pastu
for horses. Located nine miles q,
Mrs. Johnson's. on the Nous
City road. The house il pretty
furnished. Will be sold tor
hundred dollars (ssOO), which Is
less than cost. l will be at the
ton for q month.
MRS. A. M. McAn
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1899-08-07

In the small town of Lincoln,
all the members Of the Connci
women lderwomep, in other v
land now it is proposed to have
Mayor OF the same gender an
looks rs though the movement 81
be successful. The mon are al
Directing, but the voters are 1
won over by the feminine wiIes,
all the prominent candidats|
women.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1899-08-07
Bring your Job Work to the INDE.
Office. Low prices.

Kodol Dyspepsia Cure thoroughly
digests 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 permanently cure dys-
pepsia. Elko Drug Co.
l.. A. Blakeslee of Reno has been
appointed Deputy Internal Revenue
Collector for Nevada, vice Charley
May, removed by President Mckinley
for political reasons. Cleveland put
this position under the civil service
rules and Mckinley took it ont.
Hence Charley has to pay the PEN
atty of being Democrat.
N. P. Guldagger, at Jones' old
stand, is prepared to do blacksmith
ing i'll all Of it's branches at prces to
suit the times. Horse shoe1ng and
wagon work speciality. All work
guaranteed. Take your work to Mr..
Guldagger's shop if you want it done
we'll and at reasonable prices.
Kodol Dyspepsia Cure cures dys-
pepsia because its ingredients are
such that it can't help dong 30. @The
public can rely upon it as a master
remedy for all disorders arising from
imperfect digestion" - James M.
Thomas, M. D., in American Journal
OF Health, N. Y. Elko Drug Co.
The Central Pacific Railroad Com
pany has some important track work
to he done in the vicinity Of Palisade
and has imported three different
crews to the scene Of necessary re-
pairs, but as the company pays but
S1.60 per day, the hands to board
themselves, the crews have in each
case deserted the company and gone
to work haying for the north end
ranchers who are paying 81 a day
fand board, this season, owing to the
scarcity Of labor.-Sentinel.
@Our baby was sick for a month
with severe cough and catarrhal fever.
Although we tried many remedies
she kept getting worse until we used
One Minute Cough Cure, 1T relieved
at once and cured her in few days"
B. L. Nance, Prin. High School,
Bluffdale, Texas. Elko Drug 20.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1899-08-07
IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE
Fourth judicial District Of the State Of
Nevada, In and for the County Of Elko.

THE
j Fourth judicial District Of the State of
Nevada, In and for the County Of Elko.
In the matter Of the Estate Of Mary E.
Helth, deceased appointing
time for Probate Of Will.
a document, purporting to DO the last
WAL and Testament Of Mary E. Helth, de-
ceased, having on the 18th day Of July, AID.
1893, come into the possession Of said Dis
trict Court, and . petition for probate
thereof, and for the issuance Of letters Tes.
tamentary TO William II. Helth having
been He'd with the Clerk Of said Court.
NOTICE 10 HEREBY GIVEN, That Thurs
day, the 10th day Of August, A. D. 1899, at
10 o'clock. Q. m, OF said day, ut the Court
Room OF said Court, al the town Of Rlko, in
the County Of Elko. be, and the same is,
hereby appointed the time for proving said
will and hearing said application when and
where any person interested may appear
and contest the said Will, and may file OBJ
jeotions In writing to the granting OF Let
tiers Parliamentary TO said petitioner.
Dated July 70, 1899.
fc~1 A. g. DAWLEY,
sRAL. Clerk.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1899-08-07

Mummy said Pickanniny Jim
sts gwinter be one or dese hypno-
Tiers" "What's demp" aYoh look
somebody in de eye, an he dez
naohly goes ter sleep" "Well, don't
you 60 was'in yoh time. Dah's sleep.
fulness huff in dishere worp an
she paused suddenly, and after a mo.
mont Of thought added-@Jimmv
docs you imagine you could do dat To
. Observation-Disclosures Star.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1899-08-07
DO YOU KNOW

Consumption is preventable2 Scien ce
has proven that, and also that neglect
ID suicidal. The worse cold or cough
can be cured with Shiloh's Cough
and Consumption Cure. Sold on pos
tive guarantee for over fifty years.
For sale by Elko Drug Go.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1899-08-07
hOM@T0UR WIFE?

Has she lost her beautyP If so,
Constipation, Indigestion, Sick Head.
ache are the principal causes. Karl's
Clover Root Tea has cured these ills
for half q century. Price % cts, and
30 cts. Money refunded il results
are not satisfactory. For sale by
Elko Drug Go.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1899-08-07
Stage Coach ana hallway.

In 1902 the first Boston stage coach
started for New York, and now 700 rail
way trains are sent out Of the city
daily.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-05-31

InhuenCe IS sNlU 10
have blocked Mr.. Merriam's path to the
Russian mission. 1t has been understood
that the feud had been recently settled,
but the latest reporis are that it is about
to break out ags'c with new iatensity.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-05-31
WEST is SURE TO WIN.
Either Hopkins or Henderson Will
Be the Next Spe ker.

Either Hopkins or Henderson Will
Be the Next Spe aker.
A Washington correspondent says that
as time passes on the opinion grows that
the speakership will go to the West. Old
politicians assert that Sherman is becom-
ing steadily weaker and that there is no
longer the slightest chance of his having
united East behind him. Between Hop
kins and Henderson, this correspondent
asserts, the chances at present seem
slightly in favor of the latter. Hender-
sons election would be continuation III
power Of the "Reed" element. Henderson
is member of the Committee on Rules,
which runs Congress. 1t makes orders
Of business under the rules or it refuses
to make orders. 1t suggests changes in
the rules and then steers them through.
or course, if the House does not like the
work of the Committee on Rules, it can
reject it, but it seldom does SO. Many
elements of popularity are held by Hen
derson and some qualifications for the
speakership are admitted to be his. His
Loyalty to the administration is not less
than his loyalty to the rules of the House.
Hopkins, it is claimed by many, would
make a better Speaker, according to anti
Reed standards.
As between Hopkins and Henderson,
the East would be pretty evenly divided.
Both have warm personal friends among
the Eastern members, and it will be as
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-05-31

CAPT WATKINS. scraping on rock
There was much alarm among the passen-
gers at first, but there was no disorder,
and nothing that had the slightest SEM
blance Of panic. All made their way
on deck as quickly as possible, but before
many of them had left their cabins the
grating sound ceased. The Paris had, APP
parently, gone over a ledge, and taken
bottom almost Immediately afterward, for
by the time everybody vas on deck the
vessel was at a standstill. The place
where the Paris stranded is in sight OF
land, and is so close to the wreck Of the
Mohegan that the masts of the latter ves-
sci, which are still standing, can be seen
from the decks of the American liner.
A few minutes after the ship struck
distress signals were burned and rockets
were sent up. These Immediately attract
ed attention, and in a short time tugboats
were racing for the scene of the accident.
The lifeboat from Falmouth and life.
boats from other places were not lonl in
reaching the stranded ship, but there was
nothing FOR them to do but stand by. The
passengers were quickly transferred to
two tugs and taken to Falmouth, where
all were safely landed.
NO explanation was given Tor the ship
being so far off her course, but it is most
likely that heavy fog that was prevail
ing caused Captain Watkins to lose his
bearings. Captain Watkins says, how
ever, that he is unable to account for the
unfortunate affair. The man who was
acting as lookout forward says that he
saw the loom of the land through the
vapor and shouted, Land ahead The
engines were Immediately reversed, and
they were going full speed astern when
the ship struck. The Paris carried 800
passengers and ii5 bags of mail.
The Manaclas are among the most dan
gerous rocks in the English channel. They
lie near the Lizard light, about twenty.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-05-31
FIRE WIPES OUT DAWSON.
klondike City Swept by Flames,
Causing $4,OOO,OOO Loss.

Dawson City, the famous capital Of the
Klondike, has been practically ohliterated
by ire that destroyed the entire business
section and many of the residences and
caused loss in all of not less than $4,-
100000. Nor is the financial loss the most
serious consideration involved, for, save
the American Camping Company's and
North American Trading and Transpor-
tation Company's warehouses, no supply
house is left to the district, and more than
three-quarters of the population of the
mining town find themselves without food
or clothing supplies and homeless, and
with the opening of river navigation that
will enable fresh stocks to be received yet
more than month away.
News of the great fire, the fourth of an
expensive series in the Klondike this sea-
son, was brought out by three couriers-
Thos. p. Reille5 Commissioner Ogilyie's
special messenger; l.. f. Hunaes, son Of
ex-Mayor Humes of Seattle, and Frank
Tokales, Russian scout. They took their
lives in their hands to carry Dawson's
tale of misfortune to the outside world,
and, with The assistance of the mounted
police facilities and cooperation, got
through without disaster
A veritable panic reigned in Dawson the
day after the fire, because hundreds of
tons of provisions were burned up and it
will be at least five weeks before any con-
siderable amount of provisions can be OBJ
tanned from the outside. An area of
ground three-quarters of mile long and
four blocks in width was eaten over by
the flames, leaving absolutely )thing but
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-05-31
Sparks from the Wires.

There will be no strike of miners at
present in the Pittsburg district.
Mrs. Matilda Nolan. 100. New York,
died from injuries received in fall
August Ault, 10, Bellaire, Ohio, was
ground up in the eogs in the steel works.
Stanton Sickles, New York, has been ap-
pointed secretary of the United States
legation at Madrid.
Tena Schustar, %, Sandusky, Ohio,
mysteriously disappeared. Bloody razor
was found in her room. Police are puz.
zled.
Ambassador Choate, London, is receiy-
ing numerous calls from Englishmen eager
to enlist in the American service in the
Philippines.
Rev Peter Bronaugn, colored preacher,
and his little grandson were swept from
their buggy and drowned near Hopkins
vile, Ky.
Schooner Loyal, which left ST. Mi
chaers. Alaska. in September, 1893, has
not since been heard from. She carried
twelve men.
Commander Smith. Londes will surves
d route for Pacific cable from Victoria,
B. CT. to Sidney. via Tanning, Fiji Isl
ands and New Zealand.
Filipino congress is said TO consist of sc
members, 20 are for peace, perhaps q
more are jingoes and the balance are op
posed to American rule, says the London
Filipino junta.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-05-31
MORE TROOPS NEEDED.
Great Force Necessary to Control the
Philippines.

Great Force Necessary to Control the
Philippines.
A dispatch from Manila says that events
of the past week have emphasized the
need of much larger army, without
which, according to the best authorities
in Manila, it would be attempting the inn
possible to expect to establish American
supremacy in the Philippine Islands. The
inadequacy of the American forces Is said
to be responsible for the large total loss
In the number OF small encounters, with
out material results as a compensation.
Most of the fighting has been in territory
which the Americans had swept, but had
been compelled to abandon because they
could not spare troops to hold it. Agui-
naldo's peace commissioners fearing inn
prisonment at Luna's hands, returned to
Calumpit and proceeded up the river on
United States gunboat.
The President and the War Department
have about decided to support Gen. Otis
view of the Philippine situation, and there
will be no more parleys with Aguinaldc's
ENJOYS uniess they indicate, before enter
iEs tNc American lines, that they are pre-
pared for unconditional surrender. The
administration is informed that the o,ti-
mistic views of Chairman Schurman ard
other members Of the American commits.
sion at Manila are without foundation,
and that the Filipinos will have to be
whipped into submission. Conquered ter
ritory is being reoccupied, and the Ameri-
can troops are being harassed daily. To
end this, more troops will be sent to Gen.
Otis, and preparations made to deliver a
crushing blow.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-05-31
DEWEY IN THE ORIENT.

April 1S-Awaiting orders In Hongkong har-
Dor to proceed to Manila.
April 19-Conferred with commanding Off
GERS and decided to attack Spanish feet at
Cavite or Subig Bay.
April 20-Painted his ships gray, the ~war
color"
April % Was officially notified that wal
British Admiral notified Dewey to quit
Hongkong harbor within forty eight hours
April 24-Started to Philippines by order
of Navy Department
April 26-Arriyed at Mrs Bay, a Chinese
harbor
April 27-Sailed for Manila.
April 30-Arrived off the coast Of Luzon.
Formed plans Of engagement.
May destroyed Spanish fleet between
5:45 a. m. and 12:40 p. m.
May effected surrender of Corregidor
forts from Capt. Gen. Augustin.
May 3-Landed forces at and destroyed
Notifications of Cavite.
May 4-ordered all wounded Spaniards to
hospital at Manila.
May 5-Started first official news of victory
to Iiongkong.
Ordered Admiral Won Diederichs of the
German navy, who was procuring vioto-
graphs OF Spanish wrecks for Emperor
William, to keep out of the way of Ameri-
can vessels.
May 7-Officlal news of victory cabled al
Hongkong TO Washington.
May S-Received congratulations from Pres
ident Mckinley.
May 9-ReceIved news Of his promotion as
rear admiral.
Aug. 13-Demanded surrender of Manila,
and, being refused, bombarded at $50 a.
m. and secured surrender at 1 p. m.
1899.
Jan. 15-Appointed member of the Philip
pine commission by President Mckinley.
March 4-Raises his flag as admiral
May 11-Cabled to return home when and
how he pleased.
May 20-Sailed from Manila for Hongkone
on his way to the United States.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-05-31
FOR GOOD CROPS.
Weather During the Week Favorabi
for Small Grains.

Weather During the Week Favorable
for Small Grains
Last week was marked by weather con-
ditions highly favorable for the growth
and development Of small grain crops, but
only moderately so for corn and for the
prosecution of spring work. 1t was cool
early without approactshg the frost line,
and there were somewhat general show
ers over large part of the great central
valleys.
In spite of week which for winter
wheat would be almost ideal the crop not
only failed to make progress, but distinct
ly went backward over the greater part
of the wheat belt. No new conditions
have arisen which may be looked upon
as responsible for this marked failure of
the crop to respond TO favorable surround
igns. When the crop fails to respond, as
this one has done, to six weeks of almost
perfect weather conditions, it may be ae-
cepted as a settled fact that there is no
nope of any recovery before harvest, no
matter how ideal the season may prove.
Wheat harvest has begun in Texas, and
while the general harvest is likely to be a
few days later than usual next week will
show the beginning of cutting in more
Southern districts of commercial impor-
tance. The general impression that be-
cause the crop is to be very short one
there will be little or no movement o.
grain at the usual time is erroneous. Fs-
pecially in the Southwest wheat IL a
money crop, the main dependence Of the
farm, and certain proportion will be sold
from the thrasher just as it always is.
Weather conditions remain highly favora-
Bile for spring wheat, and with the lux
uriant stooling which is induced by con-
tinued cool, moist weather, is giving the
crop sturdy vigor which will enable 1t
to withstand the certain yicissitudes of
the later season better than usull.
The week was only moderately favora-
bic for corn planting, too mucff moisture
retarding work in some important dis
tricts of the belt. An enormous acreage
is being planted, undoubtedly an area suf-
ficiently large to make the breadth for this
crop the largest on record. Prior to this
year the largest acreage was in 1890,
when 100000 acres was officially re-
ported. Last year nearly 7S,000,000 acres
was so reported, and a 10 per cent in
crease, which does not now seem at all inn
probable, would give an area this year in
excess Of S4,000,000 and possibly equaling
So, 900 600 acres.