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Scranton Wochenblatt. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1865-1918, 1869-04-29
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Scranton Wochenblatt. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1865-1918, 1869-04-29
Neue Mnseisea'.
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Suittun9.
@ir tsiGeinissn bifrmit, srn esrrn Or. glms
man in Scrantcn, pa., bic Gumme bon Dollars
@isruntaGbis 25li00 ($S4.25) aIs Grtras elmer
gcllsfie untsr ben bert pcbnenefn S9psi;ern
unb Sdrei,srfreuntsn su 6,unaen her armsn
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ifderung unfsrs ipdrmhen Danifs geeen bic et-
len @cblibdter, empfan9sn su baben, bic mir
lem i6peiserii6en @ensral-@rnlul 5errn Sebn
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GjenernI.g .gsrlammIune eruanntrn Gclef-
tipue. Committee, W. S6inB,
69 Gbryfiif Srfft.
Scranton Wochenblatt. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1865-1918, 1869-04-29
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Scranton Wochenblatt. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1865-1918, 1869-04-29

I 9a6rids-atle iHtsrelNrtfu WsripHglt ipers
beu bieTfura brnadIibtiat, eab bie phtat Steuer
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an tsn StabtlHabmeiiler bs;ahlt ipgTfsn gaph.
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Scranton Wochenblatt. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1865-1918, 1869-04-29
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Scranton Wochenblatt. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1865-1918, 1869-04-29
Fifth ward.
sixth, ward.
seventh Ward.
Eighth ward.

NAME. CLASS. NAME. CLASS.
Gordon Mrs. IA Roach James. IA
Trumbull Archibald. 10 Flynn Enoch. ...s... IA
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has ,lTrbiiGe 9u;srne County. f2n8
Geuti6u Sa9paIter in Serantou, %. @trS.
Scranton Wochenblatt. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1865-1918, 1869-04-29

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The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1869-06-26

SAFFoRD on THE WAR PATH.--GCyernor SAT-.
ford OF Arizona, and Captain Maxwell, an old
explorer, have organized n party, fully armed
and equipped. for the purpose of penetrating and
exploring the Apache country in search of placer
mines. Each man furnishes his own outfit and
all share alike in the proceeds Of the adventure.
They expect TO leave Fort Yuma in July. SAT-
ford Is an old and experienced Indian fighter. and
took an active part in several campaigns agains,
The Bannocks and Piutcs, in Humboldt county. in
lSGJ.
The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1869-06-26

OFFICIAL MAJoRIrIEs.-At the election held in
this county, on Monday the Path inst. the fol-
towing named persons were elected by the
msjor;ties set opposite their respective names:
District Judge, 18th judicial district. George d..
keeney (U) %; District Attorney, w. NJ
Gillespie (U) Il; Sheriff, J. Il. Fitch, (D) 81 !;
Clerk, +. A. Waterman, (U) &c Recorder, r. +.
HaGord, (U) 20; Treasurer, NJ. Z. Freemeu (U)
IS; Assessor, W. G. Seamands (U) ca; Surveyor,
f. II. Griswold, (U) IS; Superintendent of Public
Schools; DIR. W. v. Hudson. (U) 81; Public Ad-
ministrator, IL. J. Cady, (Ul 50; County Com
missiOners. Len. Wines. Of Elko, (U) co: James
II. Leffngwell, Of Carlin (U) IS James Pierson,
OF Elko, (D) a..
The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1869-06-26

SrDDES DEATn.-J. II. Do2ne, teamster, was
found dead in his bed on last Wednesday morn.
ing. On Tuesday he was round town apparently
as well as usual, bat late in tie evening of
that day complained TO his friends of not feeling
well aud supposed he was going to have the
mountain fever. During the night he called for
water, which was furnished him. In the morning
his friends asked him how he felt but receiving no
reply, repaired to his bedside where they found
him dead. DOane was about forty years of age
and was well known ia this aud Humboldt county
where be has lived for The last three years. lie
was native o: Canada and has brother living in
Fl Dorado county, Cal, where deceased formerly
resided
The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1869-06-26

How MAI. MATTER iSCREAsEs.-The Sac
ramento Reporter tells the following. as the latest
invention Of public servant:
IL has been discovered that a special postal
agent on the Central Pacific has lately very cum
NM .y'opened very lucrative vegetable and fruit
trahc, between this city and prnmontory. How
long the concern has been running il not known
exactly. hut might be asceTtaiurd with little
trouble by parties interested on the outside. The
business (Which l. akin TO smugglinr) la, been
conducted 10y forwarding the produce in mail
bags, mixed judiciousy with the regular mail.
The trade having increased - rapidly, il was
found necessary on Thursday morning to forward
Twelve bags This rapid accumulation Of the
man excited suspicion. and upon investigation il
was discovered that said bags were filed with
cabbaEes, potatoes, onions. cherries etc weighing
10 the aggregate, 800 pounds. The bags we're
unceTcmonously segregated from the malt proper
anu placed IN the express ear. The charges on
on the shipment. on arriving az the point Of dcs-
ruaion. A. marked on the bags, amounted TO
ninety dollars.
The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1869-06-26

IMPROVEMENT WAsrED.-There are but two
crossings provided in this town by the rail-
road company for the use of the public, and
Doth OF these are miserable apologies for good
crossings. They are too narrow and are not
presided with suitable slopes on either side.
Come, Mr.. Road Master, whoever you are,
give us at least two respectable crossings for
our stages and teams.
The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1869-06-26

CoRoNEH's lSQuEsr.-Thc following testimony
was elected at an inquest. held 10y Judge Water
man upon the body OF J. II. Doauc:
II. W. Small, being first duly sworn, deposcd
and said: was acquainted the deceased, J. 81.
DOane; have known him about five years last
saw him alone about eleven o'clock last evening :
complained Of being unwell; thought lac had the
mountain fever; lie got mp twice before went to
sleep. In the morning upon getting up, asked
him how lie felt received no reply: "a stranger
standing near said hc thought him dead. re-
turned and found him dead.
A. +. Parker sworn-Iiavc known deceased
about ten year,; has brother residing ~
Latrnbc. California: have heard that he wa.
troubled with a disease Of heart; had fits.
Other witnesses cOrroborated the above testi-
mony.
The jury, composed Of the following named
person. }. NJ. Clark, :. = Damcr. Chas. Phelps.
j. SteIn6erger, George CAM and Peter Burkeu,
rendered u verdict IN accordance with the above
testimony.
The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1869-06-26

HUMBOLDT BREwEEY.-To the lovers Of good
lager no more pleasing intelligence could be con.
veyed than what are now able to announce.
the completion of the Humboldt brewery. A keg
OF the first brewing, superior article. was left
ut this office. So we speak knowingly Of the
matter.
The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1869-06-26

WoMA.'s RiGuTs.-At the womsn's Suffrage
Convention, recently held in Boston, Ralph Waldo
Emerson said
II the vote Is 10 be granted 10 woman, and
certainly II must he, then we must arrange 10
have The voting clean aud honest and polite The
state must bnlld houses instead OF dirty rooms
aud corner shops; the State must build palaces
and halls. IN which women can deposit their votes
10 tie presence ~ their sons and brothers and
fathers. The effect Of that reform upon the
general voting Of the State all can feel.
The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1869-06-26

FREIGnr ron WHITE riNE.-wc have been in
formed by parties, who know whereof they speak
thai upwards Of five hundred tons Of freight have
been shipped from this point to the White Pine
country during the present week and NJ mucl,
more remains In the several warehouses and on
the cars, awaiting transportation to that section.
Machinery Of the largest. latest and most ap-
proved patterns, destined for the rich mines OF
Treasure Hill, is arriving daily by railroad
The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1869-06-26

ORE FhoN rnE NoGrn.- Oppcnbomer's mack
train, which left here last week with supples for
Tho now mines, returned yesterday with three and
haIt tuns Of ore from Cope District The owners
intend to ship Il TO Dal's mill, wasboe valley for
reduction - "
The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1869-06-26

AccDEST.-A young man, whose name We did
not learn, employed ms u brakeman on the cars
was seriously, II not fatally. injured while coup.
ling train at Cedar Pas, on last Wednesday. lie
was brought to this place Oh the down passenger
train and placed in charge Of pr. Meigs. who
dressed his wounds aud allcviated his sufrerugs
as much M possible.
The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1869-06-26

GuLLioS From Wnirs PISE.--Yestcrday sixteen
Oars OF bnllion were shipped east and II west
from Elko. the result of tho good.for.no,hing
mines OF White Pine. This is but The beginning
OF what I" to Gene when the machinery for re-.
ductton works, which is being daily shipped TO
that country. Il In operation.
The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1869-06-26

FEEtGuT FOR EJAS CASOS.-On Thursday last.
mick Of the Woods, ;" left town with ten sixteen.
mule teams loaded with machinery for the Social
Stoptoc Mining company, whose mines are
located in Egan canon. Tho teams woro loaded
with 5000 bs each. Johnny IIough has also
four sixteen mule teams loaded for tho same
locality. .
The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1869-06-26

ANSA DIcEINsoS.-Tho celebrated Miss Anna
Dickinson, OF weilknown strong minded prooliv
tiles. passed through OIL the on Thursday, on
her way 10 California. She doesn't look bit
like tho vrago our Imagination bad pictured her
10 be. We have knownmuch homelicr women
than Miss Anna to got married. \ White Pine
buiiwhGcker called her"N right pert little GAL"
The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1869-06-26

RAILROAD R9CSirrs AT ELEO.-lt IL not gen.
sf""y known that tho receipts OF the Railroad
Company Mt this point average daily a. 900 coin
Tor freight aud passengers; but such, however, is
'ho TACT, ~ wo learn from authentic sources.
The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1869-06-26

'''AN cASoS.-Judging by the quantities OF
nu'sn' 'e"Ning this point for Egan Canon II must
49,, 80 camp OF considerable Importance. No less
,"'" ''o'Voo pounds OF freight have l,n here
within tho last week for that poiut.
The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1869-06-26

The ELECTION is OVER, and the best place in
town to get square meal and fragrant Havana
Is at the California Restaurant. opposite tue Pas
senger Depot.
The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1869-06-26

THEIrEIyAL.-M r,7 Mary aud Master Bobby Nc
Giney were the recipient, Of a grand compli.
mertary benefit given 10y oar ci,izcu, uu Thursday
might OF the Opera House. II was = bumper. and
The performance thrUughuu, was varied aud at.
traciiSc. Geo ". Ciprc". the eminent tra grdian.
happened To lie ~ town aud volunteered his a,-i.,
ancc. and made splendid hit by his polished
and Affecting recitation of'Shumus O'Bucn." The
McGinlcys return their sincere thanks for the
generous patronage Of our people, and will en-
deavor TO merit its continuance.
The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1869-06-26

RAILROAD AcCIDEST.-From passengers on the
down train Of yesterday morning, we learn that a
serious accident. resulting fatally TO one Of the
party, occurred on the Union Pacific railroad on
Tuesday morning. The train on which the Pull.
man party was being conveyed east. while run.
ming at the rate OF sixty miles an hour ran into
drove Of cattle about two miles west OF Cheyenne
and was thrown completely oil the track One
Of III" party, whose name our informant did
not Learn. was Instantly killed. and three other,
we've seriously wounded. temporary track on
which trains were running a. the time our iu.
iormant passed Ihc place lad been built around
the wreck.
The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1869-06-26
our only authorized Agents.

T.v JULIEN. Agent OF the Pacific Union Express
Company, Is Agent for this paper Gt winne-nuccA.
l. p. FISHER. 10 and 81 New Merchant Exchange
is only authorized agent in san francisco. Cal
HUDSON 4 MENET, Al Park Row, is our sole ssen
In New York City,
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1869-05-05
Arrival of the Grand Plano.

lrrom the washington DAILY Chronlcle
The grand piano made for the White House
by the celebrated Schumacher Pianoiorte
Manufacturing Company, OF Philadelphia, ar
rived here yesterday morning, and was
placed In the Crimson Room. The piano ia
OF the full concert grand, In q magnificent
rosewood case with pearl mouldings, exquis-
itely finished; white enameled plate beauti.
fully ornamehtod; keys Of the purest ivory;
makers name inlaid with gold The tone ia
rich and powerful with great depth and
sweetness, and tho instrument Ia worthy the
fame OF tho manufacturer. II has been the
custom 10 relurnish the White House every
four years, and il is always matter OF great
competition between the leading piano man
ufacturers Of the country TO secure tho favor
Of the occupants OF the mansion, The
Messrs. ChicRering, Of Boston, were sue
cessful for many years, but on the accession
OF President Lincoln, his wife made choice
Of Philadelphia piano, which was also made
by Messrs. Schumacher a. Co. This instru-
mont Is eight years old, but very fine, ard
will be removed 10 the warerooms OF tho
Arm In Philadelphia. Our Quaker City
friends can congratulate themselves upon
their luck In being thus favored for now the
third Administration. Miss Nellie Grant was
delighted with the new instrument when she
tried IL yesterday, and General Badeau, who
IL said to bo aconnoisseur, pronounced II in-
comparable. s ,ta
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1869-05-05
slide in the cupboard into the kitchen, I
helped her to do this. Julia stood looking

slide in the cupboard into the kitchen. l
helped her to do this. Julia stood looking
out of the window. .ss,'.s s's.s'.'F'.s'
"When the table WAS cleared OF its dishes
nv aunt went out. | sat down and took
up my sewing, thinking that my aunt
would be back in moment to finish clear
inc away the table and that should be
allowed, during the afternoon, the place OF
a guest. Mr.. Marshall spoke to me and
asked me to play backgammon. It was
the only game Of pleasure that knew. and
/ was delighted at the thought. l put
down my sewing, and he brought the board
and arranged the game. Julia sat in the
corner of sofa with somo embroidery.
Just az we were ready to play looked up
and saw that the table still stood spread
with its linen cloth and the crum-cloth had
had not been taken up. Julia glanced at 1t
at the same moment, and then turned Sc
renely back to her embroidery. put
down tho dice-boX timidly.
"Excuse me, said |, aunt is not COM
ing back, and the table must be put in its
place
81 took of the cover and cNrriedi it into
the kitchen, then came back, put down
the leaves Of the old-fashioned table, and
was going to put it up at the side of the
room alone, when Mr.. Marshall sprang up
and didit for me,
"Then took up the crumb-cloth, car
ried it out and shook it, and put it in its
place in the hall closet, and all the time he
stood and watched me, as if in surprise
When / was ready to sit down he played
very badly. He seemed to he absent
minded.
"He came to tho house two or three
times after that, but never to spend an
evening alone with Julia. Pretty soon he
did not come at all, and Julia used to cry
and pout, and be so cross that she made
the whole family uncomfortable.
"0ne day he drove up to the door in .
splendid sleigh, for it was winter time, and
the sleighing was very good. Julia was
sitting at the dining-room fire.
"There, said she, jumping up, hes
come to take me to drive. Now | won't go
q step unless he asks my pardon for staying
away solong !
"Her mother showed him into the par
lor, and he asked for me. went in Won
der. He asked me to go to ride as coolly
as if had been in the habit of driving
with him all the days of my life, and there
was something in his manner that would
not let me refuse went and he asked
me TO marry him. WAITED three years
for him. for he was not settled in busi-
ness then-then we were married, and [
have been happy every day of my life
since.
"One day he told me why he had not
married Julia.
"'I was pleased with her. said he, but
when I saw her let you, q guest, leave your
employment with gentleman, to do her
mothers work, while she sat doing moth
ing but some embroidery / knew she was
indolent and selfish, and she never looked
pretty to me after that moment. If it had
not been for that crumb cloth, Mamie, I
should probably have married her and been
as wretched as am now satisfied "
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1869-05-05
Personal Items.

The famous London Beefsteak Club,
after an existence of one hundred and thirty
five years, has broken up and sold it's prop-
erty.
More than half Of the Russian lawyers
are bankrupt and large number Of them
have been obliged to give up their residences
in st. Petersburg.
Prof. Morley is working on the continue
ton OF his 'Tables of English Literature"
valuable manual Of contemporary authors
and current books Of note.
"A kentucky letter says II is all mistake
that Breckenridge is poor and broken. Heia
worth not less than $60,0O0 and his health
was never so good as at present.
Mrs. Van Houton, of Flint, Mich, has
obtained Judgment Of $4,000 against the
village Of Geneva, New York, for injuries
received by falling into a sewer last sum-
mer.
"A New York paper says: Solomon W.
Jewett, the well-known Vermont sheep
breeder, has been kept some six months In
Ludlow street Jail, In this city, on petty
suit for debt.
"A favorite topic in English literary cir.
cles just now is the authorshipo of the ''Testa-
ment Of Love-" an old poem for long time
Q puzzle to Ohaucerian scholars. IL is now
denied that Father Chaucer could have been
its author"
"A youth who killed his mother was re-.
Gently executed at Montpelier, France. His
head was covered with black veil to indi-
cate the unnatural character Of the crime he
committed. Upon reaching the foot of tho
scaffold he refused to ascend the steps, and
offered the most desperate resistance to the
executioner and his assistants.
---Messrs Brown & Ives, 'the great family
OF Rhode Island" have published card,
declaring totally and maliciously false the
allegation made by Senator Sprague in his
speech on the 9th inst, that they tried to
induce him to join them in breaking down
all their rivals in business. The other impu-
tations, they say, are couched in vague Ian
guage, which they cannot notice.