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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-07-05

While the Cuban constitutional conven-
ton struck out the clause limiting eligi-
bility 10 the presidency TO native-born
Cubans in order TO make General Gomez.
who is not a native Cuban. eligible. he has
repeatedly declared that he is not a candi-
date and would not accept the position.
This shows that while the old man may
be a soldier OF fortune he is not a office
seeker. His choice for president is Senior
Thomas Estrada Palma. for several years
head of the Cuban junta in this country.
and probably as good a man for the posi-
ton as could be found.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-07-05
TAX REFORM COMMITTEE.
Br~ond-Gauge Personnel OF q Civic
Federation Commission

CHICAGO. July 4-Frederick w. Judson.
chairman OF the tax conference held re-
Gently at Buffalo under the auspices of the
National Civic Federation. to-day an
nounced the executive committee OF fifteen
authorized at that meeting to promote in
terstate comfy in taxation and tax reform
In general. as follows: Edwin r. A. Selig-
man. chairman. Columbia University, New
York; John A. Mccall. Charles s. Fair
child. Lawson Purdy. all OF New York; Ar
thur 7. Hadley. president Yale University.
New Haven: Charles s. Hamlin. Boston:
+. w. Taussig. Harvard University. Cam
bridge: NJ. r. ingalls,. Cincinnati. James r.
Garfield. Cleveland. Frederick L. Upham.
Chicago; T. Z. Howard. South Bend. Ind. ;
~. p. ellison. Madison, Wis: William wirt
Howe. New Orleans; John Francis. Colony,
Kan: j. w. Bucklin. Grand Junction. Col.
ex officio. Frederick ~. Judson. st. Louis:
Ralph NJ. Eastry. Chicago.
This committee will have its headquar-
tiers I'm New York and will begin active
work In September.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-07-05

doubt. a deserved tribute to the generosity
and kindness of heart of a prominent man
whose death was announced a day or so
ago. and who was popular. though less
prominent, when he lived in this city many
years since. but 1t was in extremely poor
up his brother By way of contrast. The
filings at the brother are the more uncalled
for in view of a fact. well known to certain
people, that the brother is also generous
and has not only a long list Of pensioners
upon his bounty, but holds the loyal affec-
ton of those pensioners-a feat somewhat
difficult for benevolent millionaires TO
achieve. according to all accounts.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-07-05
AT THE CITY OF MEXICO.
Celebration by the American Colony
Grafton by Ambassado Clayton.

MEXICO CITY, July 4.-The American
colony celebrated the Fourth by an outdoor
fete at the Tivoli del Eliseo. The GROUNDS
were handsomely decorated and fully 4'"V
people took part during the day. Al IL
o'clock. President Diaz and Mayor Alanoa
arrived. The President was received with
cordiality and a salute of twenty-one guns
was fired in his honor. Prayer was offered
by the Rev. John Butler and the Dec!ara-
ton Of Independence was then read by
General Agramonte. The Grafton OF the
day was a review of American progress
and was delivered by General Powell Clay
ton. the United States ambassador. Ameri-
can school children dressed in white and
carrying American flags sans THE star
spangled Banner and other patriotic
songs. Prayer was offered by Rev. Father
Hunt, a Catholic clergyman. Sporting
events and dancing were the last features
of the programme. The chairman OF the
day was j. b. Frisbee, jr. The fete was
the first general celebration of the Fourth
Of July among the American residents for
many years. American business men every
where displayed the American flag.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-07-05

The views of Representative Hull. Of
Iowa. regarding the outlook for the sue
cessfuI government of the Philippines are
wired from Manila as OF Importance. They
are not entitled 10 anything like the weight
that should attach to the views OF Presi-
dent Taft or any member of the Philip
Philippines but a very short time. and. even
II he were a level-headed man. which he
II rot. his opportunities for judging OF the
conditions there have been very limited.
He has evidently impressed his views on
the press correspondent az Manila. who
- q chronic pessimist. and who has prob
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-07-05
Picnic in Germany.

BERLIN, July Ain honor of the Fourth
of July, the American flag is to-day float
ing over the United States embassy, the
United States consulate and many private
buildings. a number of the American resi-
dents went on a picnic to Gruenau. No
receptions were held by either Andrew ID.
White, the American ambassador. who has
just moved to the Palace Hotel. John 3.
Jackson. secretary OF the embassy, or
Frank II. Mason, the American consul.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-07-05

A good start has been made in the work
of breaking up the infamous insanity in
quest abuse. but 1T must be followed up.
The medica. fraternity have shown a dis
position TO clear that profession of the
stigma put upon it by mercenary members.
but how about the legal profession? Is it
going to stop with claiming that the
abuses which have so shocked the COM
munity have been lone according to law?
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ably added color OF his own to that Of Mr..
Hull. The latter is a professional politician
without any experience in executive affairs.
and his connection with a timber exploit
ing company in the Philippines should cast
discredit on anything he says regarding
the newly established provincial govern
nnanfQ
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-07-05

COLON, Colombia July 4.-This years
American Independence day celebrations
were more enthusiastic to-day than usual.
The Fourth was practically a general
holiday; buildings were decorated and
shops were closed. Horse races to-day con-
stituted new features of this years pro-
gramme of festivities. =.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-07-05
Celebrations i'm China.

PEKING, July 4.-The Fourth was cele-
brated here to-day by the United States le-
cation guard with athletic games and fire.
works. The German minister, DIR. Mumm
Won Schwarzonstein. gave a Inner at the
German legation TO the officers of the
American guard. Messrs. Squires and Rock
hill and the other members of the United
States legation celebrated the Fourth at
the summer legation in the hills.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-07-05

Chicago University is preparing to have
steam-heated sidewalks on its grounds, so
that the young lady students may walk
from building to building next winter with
out getting their feet cold; but the univer-
sity is showing a great lack Of considera-
ton for the public in talking about the i'm
provement now.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-07-05

United States secret service shows that
during the year ending June 80 the number
of persons arrested for manufacturing or
passing counterfeit money was 594. OF
whom 22 were convicted. l46 are awaiting
the action OF the courts. one is a fugitive
from justice. one committed suicide while
awaiting trial and So were acquitted. The
figures show that counterfeiting Uncle
Sans money is not much safer than rob-
hing his mails.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-07-05

The movement against frecrackers and
toy pistols. which has made a good start
this year. and will doubtless become gem
eral In a year or two. will result in a large
saving of property from Fourth of July
fires and in the saving OF many lives. The
record OF fires and accidents will not be
wholly wiped out as long as noise-produc-
ers are permitted to be used on the Fourth.
but IL is quite a gain to have them
abolished preceding the Fourth.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-07-05

In Charles Reade's great novel. Hard
Cash" II was easy enough 10 get into the
insane asylum. but it was extremely diff
fcult 10 get out. In Indianapolis, fortu-
nately. the doors of such institutions swing
outward readily when the law and the
newspapers take a hand.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-07-05
The Simple Truth.

Catholic Standard.
THAT advertisement of yours was a fake"
protested the disguised guest.
How sou demanded the proprietor OF the
mountain hotel.
We'll. it said trout are always TO be caught
here and l haven't seen any one who's
caught a single one.r
We'll. then. they are still to be caught.
aren't they?"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-07-05
Reception mt Rome.

ROME, July "A brilliant independence
reception was held by the United States
charge d'affaires, Lewis NJ. Iddings, and
was attended by a number of distinguished
persons. Mrs. Iddings and Mrs. III. De
Castro, wife of the United States consul
general, received.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-07-05

Is quoted as saying that life in prison is
hard on the better class of women. He
adds. refectively: prison life is not what
IL is cracked up to be. especially to a young
woman who has always borne a good repu-
tation and gone in good society Kansas
society women who AVE had n leaning to-
ward prison life because of the way il Is
Cracked up should take warning by this.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-07-05
Description.

Chicago Record Herald.
did you hear what Judy Gibbs saidT"
"No-what was it,"
she said the new bride next door to them
has the most elegant repertoire of shirt waists
she ever saw
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THE INDIANAPOLIS JOURNAL

Can be found at the following places:
NEW RK-Ast House.
CHICAGO-Palmer House. p. o. News Co. I'll
Dearborn street. Auditorium Annex Hotel.
CINCINNATI-J. II. Hawley & Co.. 14 Vine
street.
LOUISVILLE-C T. Deering. northwest corner
OF Third and Jefferson streets. and Louisville
Book Co. 26 Fourth avenue.
ST. L~OUIS-Union News Company. Union Depot
WASHINGTON. ID. House. Ebbltt
House and WIZARDS Hotel.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-07-05
An Exploded Tradition.

Uncle Josh-I b'lieve the Circassian women
are about as fine fookin' as any in the hull
world.
Uncle Sias-Well, that's what I used to think
before l tux in a few dime museums.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-07-05

The latest exploit of Western bandits re-
suited In an unusually large haul Of money,
but the chances are they will be captured.
sheriff's posses are organized very quickly
In that country, and once on a trail they
never lose IL
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-07-05
At the Seaside.

Boston Journal.
Miss Summergirl-They found a man-eating
shark dead on the beach to-day. 1 wonder
what could have killed it?
Miss Fickell-starvation. 1 guess. IL it were a
man-eating shark.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-07-05

Eighty-ive Cuban school teachers sailed
from Havana for the United State. on
Tuesday TO attend the Harvard summer
school, on the invitation of President Eliot.
Yet there are Cubans who distrust Amerf-
rams
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-07-05

II the death of the unfortunate young
woman near Eagle creek from a kerosene
explosion had occurred in New York city it
would have been classed among the heat
fatalities.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-07-05
Sponge Cake.

New York Weekly.
Mistress-Do you call this sponge cake? Why,
it's as hard as can be.
New Cosk-Yos. mum: that's the way a sponge
is before it's wet. Soak it in your tea, mum.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-07-05

Subscribers leaving the city for a period dur
ing the sum mer can have the Daily and Sunday
Journal mailed to any address in the United
States or Canada without extra charge. The
address will be changed as often as desired.
Both telephones 23S.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-07-05

1t would be a pretty severe epidemic that
would cause as many deaths throughout
the country in the same length of time as
the heat has done during the last few days.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-07-05

KINGSTON, Jamaica, July 4-The Amer
lean residents throughout the island as
sembled to-day at the Port Antonio head
quarters of the United Fruit Company and
celebrated the Fourth of July with great
enthusiasm.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-07-05

AS long as the Fourth of July, with its
traditions and reminders. comes once a
year there is not much danger of the
American people becoming unpatriotic.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-07-05

The true theory of common school edu-
cation is that it is the duty of the State. for
seif-protection, rather than the right of
the child TO a gift from the State.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-07-05

We can all stand a noisy and spectacular
Fourth OF July enc day in the year, but in
all reason that is enough.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-07-05
FROM HITLER AND YON.


JUuge.
H~ewitt-Gruet is employed in a distillery. but
he doesn't like 10 have people know it.
Jewett-No; / understand that he tells people
he works in a skate mandatory.
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Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1901-02-22

The manufacture OF silk began IN
England three centuries ago.
In the past sixteen years over $500
people were lynchei in ibis country.
Last year 337, ,s3e 900 whitefish fry
were liberated i'll the great lakes.
Rubber, spun glass. steel and ivory
are the most elastic substances.
More than 2.3OO,OnO,OO0 bushels OF
wheat are used i'll making bread for
the world i'll twelve months.
The recent census shows that about
IL per cent OF the population OF th,
United State is colored.
There are in Chicago GIL saloons
which during tie last annual period
yielded in revenues to the city s3, lG2,
ITO.
The first Photographic portrait taken
was OF u Mrs. Dorothy Draper, in 1899,
by her brother, DIR. john Draper.
1t is estimated that from Sl50.000,
600 to s200000 600 worth Of property
Is every year destroyed by fire all over
the world
There are $4,000 isl.nds between
Madagascar and India. So far as
known at present only GOO OF them are
inhabited.
III" first mulberry tree in America
was brought from France in 1926,
with the expectation OF establishing
mulberry groves in New York.
\ good bale nf cotton is worth $50.
against the former go. and the cottCu
seed. once waste product, brings SS
Ia $40 To the bale.
The Swedc and Norwegian immi
grants tak1 more kILdly to agriculiur-
n! labor thnn any other class of for
cigncrs. Next to them come the Ger.
uians, and last OF all come the Irish,
only "a small per cent OF whom Lake
their living nn farms.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1901-02-22

Sing Sings name is derived from
"Sint Sics." the title of former
branch OF the Mohegan Indians. The
inhabitants OF the town want to call
1t Ossiring. which is-the name OF the
township. There is so much in n name
that the citizens are tired of being
identified in the public mind with "A
big prison. They attribute the loss in
population shown by the census to
this fact. Manufacturers have avoid
ed the place because the pubic would
think they dealt in prisonmade goods.
II is suggested that every penitentiary
should have a distinct name of its
own.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1901-02-22

Prof. WcinH"irl, of the University
of New Mexico, conducting expert.
menta under the authority OF the
University Biological Department,
has evolved what he pronouncrs u
complete cure for consumption. BY
careful testing, he announces he has
determined that the tranFitory effects
upon the blood corpuscles Of a person
passing from lower To n higher alti.
fnde are rene wed by frequent changes
of altitude. by occasional visits to
the sea level, he says, the system can
he rcinvigoratcd, oven when the
ELECTS Of tho higher altitude have
been worn off.
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SUMMARY

SUMMARY.
Total receipts. ..........sll0.474 81
Total disbursements -. 5O.l5O 10
Balance in treasury. ..s 6O.324 81
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There WIS New York lawyer who
Treated those miserable frauds, the
Castellnncs. with some solid Ango.
Saxon He said in court:
~ more aggravated case ~ fraud
on colossal scale has never been cx-
posed. 1t shows the Conut and
Countess lie Caste;lHne to he ecamps
rs thorough as ever lived. With Il
princely fortune ~ an annual income,
these defendants have. without any
apparent Temptation To dishonesty,
descended t0 Inc hodl III dealing
with their credi ors that would arouse
the contempt OF the ordinary thief.
"tor years they use the goods; then
they resell part OF them at profit,
all this time promising to pay and in.
dulg'Dg in profuse expressions OF
gratitude for the indulgence shown
aud when finally sued they say they
were cheated"
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1901-02-22
JOINT. STATEMENT
-oF THE
Auditor and Treasurer of
ElkO County

For Quarter Ending Dec. 81. 1900.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1901-02-22

Sho wan from Boston, no from st
Joseph. You have travelled a great
deal in the west. have you not, Miss
Bcaconf' "Oh. yes indeed; IN Cnli.
fornia and Arizona, and even in New
Mexico Have you ever seen tho
Cherokee S,ripY" There was pain.
ful ailtncc. but finally she looked
over her glnesos at him and an;d:
"in the first place, Fir, deem your
question exceedingly rude, and il the
second plncc. Jon might have been
more refined III your language by ask. &.
my mo II had over seen tho Chcro.
kco disrobeY"
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1901-02-22

Congressman Richardson. OF Zen.
ncss"c' who presided ovor the Demo.
cratic national convention held in
KanaHs City last July, In said TO hold
the highcs. Office in tho Scottish Riio
branch Of Masonry Of any man IN tho
world. lIc holds more distinguished
position in this branch OF Masonr,
than any crowned head in tho world
Tho position is n most honorable ono
and Ia Tor life md carries with IL a
salary Of 5000 per year.--Ex.
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Now and elegant dining cars on oil
through trains, service Ia carte,
Through Pullman and family sleeping
cars 10 Chicago.
Thrco personally conducted tourist or
family weekly excursions 20 New York City
and Boston via Chicago or 81. Louis.
For rates. descriptive pamphlets nnd all
Information apply to any Ticket Agent or to
s X. Hooper, II. f. Neyins, II. NJ. Cushing.
dP& 7 4. Con. Agt, Trav. Paa .hgt,
Denver, Col. Salt Lake City, Utah.
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Origin OF Name "Turkeyn

Why the turkey is called a turkey
has been much discussed without
reaching any definite conclusion One
theory is that the turkey named him
self by his peculiar "cluck." which
sounds like turk, turk, turk.s
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STATE OF NEVADA.
COUNTY uF ELKo. 3D.
AUDITORS OFFICE

ELKo, Jan. 7, 1901.
To the Honorable Board of Coumty
Commissioners Of Eito county, New. !;
GENrLEMES:-We herewith submit
our Qarterly Report OF the Finances
OF the county for the quarter ending
Dec. 81, 1850.
Respectfully submitted,
T.. 4. WATKINS. Auditor.
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The above balance stands to the
credit OF the various funds as per
TFeasurer's Balance Sheet. dated
Dec. 81, 1900.
9. A. WATKINS, auditor.
TREAsURER's BALANCE SHEET.
Cash i'll treasury to the credit OF the
various funds. Dec. 81, 1900:
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