The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1869-11-17
On ths Train.


ward-bound train, at TBS O'clock NJ on ,
short run to winDemueca, where . yr,ssf ball
was to be given and many other things were
TO be done which, as a faithful historian, Rbe-
comes our duty now 10 write Of The day was
as lovely as any we ever remember to have
seen In any country. A rain had kalien the
night before and laid the dust Along the road.
and warm sunshine bathed hill Valley and
distant mountain in golden foed Of mellow
autumn beams; while in the background.
looking 10 the east, as we steamed away from
Elko, could be seen the lofty snow-erowned
glistening summit Of the Ruby range OF noun
tains; the whole furnishing picture calculated
to ill the dreamy poetic soul with the widest
admiration for the Incompatible glories of na-
ture when in her smiling mood The cars
Were crowded TO OVERLOOKING, and we found II
difhculi to obtain seat, even in the smoking
carr and upon inquiry, learned that most Of
the passengers were coming to the Pacific
States for the frst time-Some 70 spend the
winter. others to rerrEgin as permanent nssi-
dents, while few were returning to- their
homes on the Pacific coast. As we swept on
to the west, down the toTtuous course Of the
sluggish Humboldt, at times through spread
ing valleys, and again along serpentine wind
1ngs hewn in solid rock at the base of per1.au
dicular mountains which close in upon the
narrow channel Of the river on both side.
leaving nothing but deep, narrow gorge with
oyerhanging walls as a passage-way for the
iron horse, numerous young villages and EN-
bryo cities were passed; in due course OF which
.xtsifr IL. II
Battle Mountain, Golconda and Winnemueca:
ut which latter place we brought up, at abou; 3
O'Clock, p. NJ, where our journey to the west
ward terminated. On reaching Winnemueca
we found the clans from the surrounding coun-
try gathering in large numbers to participate
In the Odd Fellows ball, TO come of that
night at the Magnolia Hotel We found. also,
on our arrival, couple of ardent youths Of
the opposite gender, waiting our arrival. Ia l-e
joined in the holy bands of wedlock. and made
twain Of one flesh. The ceremony was fixed
for o'clock in the evening. and took place
In the parlOr of the Magnolia Hotel. in the
presence of large number Of invited guests.
The Ceremony being over, consratulations.
wine and wit filed the intermediate time b.
fore the dancing was announced. when all p
paired to the splendid hall fitted up by ellison
L Morrow for the occasion. On arriving at
the ballroom, although large one, we found
1t filed 10 overlooking, the number present
being forty couple of the deyotees of Terpsi-
ehore. The ball was q complete success in all
its appointments and the supper. which was
furnished at the Magnolia Hotel. was unsur
passed by anything of the kind ever gotten M
In this part Of the country. BEFORE the close
of the party, however, an unfortunate acct
dent occurred to lady, which cast O gloom
over the throng Of dancers. Mrs. Alcorn.
who resides in Paradise Valley, while prone
nading on n sidewalk, in front of the building.
missed her footing and fell a distance of ten
feet, striking on the back of her head and
shoulders, and rendering her senseless for
some hours. Aphysician was called, and. on
examination, it was found that no bones were
broken, and it was believed she would soon
recover.
Knowing full well that this article would not
De complete, or satisfactory to our lady read
ers, without description of some Of the many
stunning toilets worn on that occasion and
although fearfully deficient in knowledge of
the mysteries of the feminine toilet we have
determined, rather than 10 have the dear crea-
lures vote us an unappreciatiye boor, to launch
out upon the critical and dangerous theme, and
attempt single description: BY far the mos
superbly dressed lady in the room was Miss
Gemima Sunfower, who, by the way, is a
beautiful brunette; she wore a bright saffron
colored silk trimmed with bottle-green lace and
Topped up mt the sides with scarlet and gold
bugs. The skirt was cut narrow and deco
rated with eighty hounces and n train of seven
feet. Over her dress she wore tight-fttinp
packet OF pambador colors, trimed inside
and out with ostrich feathers, swans down
and peach blossom lace. Upon her snowy
shoulders hung an elegant black talma, with
rainbow bands circliDg the middle from right
to left Her hair, which in girlhood was a
dark brown, was now n deep rich carrot col
or and was piled on the top of her head like
the peak of Teneriffe rising from the bosom
OF the ocean; and her complexion, which was
once blending Of olives and roses, was now
improved to resemble the outside of raw
starch bag or n sack Of frosh-slacked lime IL
this description is not sufficiently minute 10
satisfy the curiosity of our lady readers, then
we will allow them to fill in according TO taste;
and should they fail the first time they will be-
at liberty to continue trying until they are en-.
tirely satisfied with their work. At q O'Clock
A. NJ, on Saturday morning, we took the east.
ward bound train, for the return trip, which
was under the charge or Mr.. Cornwall, con.
ductor on the Humboldt division of the Cen.
trail Pacific Railroad. To handsome face
and faultless form George" combines the at
tributes Of warni.heart and county man.
ners. Mr.. Cornwall is determined not TO be
outdone in his efforts To please His passengers
anywhere on the American continent. and on
this occasion had splendid band of music on