The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1870-12-03
THE ELKOr INDEPENDENT.
Wu1rrn's PoE,xs.-we arc indebted I.


tlemen in this vicinity, who formerly resided
In Kentucky and Tennessee-Capt. VIM. Wal
Iaoe Western. Capt. Western is represented to
have been a man of brilliant talent, which
won for him distinction in early life. He
served during the war in the Confederate ser
vice, and one Of these poems, "Prison Pas
time, >" was written during the long hours of
his imprisonment. This work proves the au-
thor's thorough classic attainments, subjected
to a brilliant and cultivated fancy. ITO
Whom II may Concern" is another poem de-
failing in g light and sarcastic way, after the
style Of Don Juan. the adventures Of two
Confederate officers while working their way
through the lines to Canada a mission to
England in 1864. 1t had large circulation
through the South. Any old friends Of Capt.
Western in this neighborhood will find these
works very interesting.
CRIMINAL CALENDAR OF THE DISTRICT CouHr
The State VS.. II. P. Haynes, assault with q
deadly weapon; verdict, not guilty; defendant
discharged. -.....-O
The State VS.. Lung King and All Sim, muir
der; case dismissed. .--
The State VS.. Timothy F1aherty, charged
with assault with intent to kill; found guilty
The State Daniel Baker, Leander Nor
ton and Daniel Taylor, highway robbery; trial
set for Dec. z.
Tx JAL.-Charles Kingsby and John Thorn
as were tried before Justice Mayhugh for the
crime of grand larceny. They were arrested on
the complaint Of Mr. Frazer. of Mountain
City. for stealing horses in Owyhee county.
Idaho. The Court committed them to the
county Jail, to await requisition from the
Governor of Idaho the term Of imp.ison-
ment not to exceed sc days.
The ladies of the Presbyterian Church are
getting up festival for Christmas Eve. A
committee consisting of Messrs Carter and
Treat has been appointed TO solicit subscrip-
tons to get up Christmas Tree for the Sun
day-school children of Elko. The project is
laudable one, and it is hoped that our citi-
zens will give it the appreciation it deserves.
DHKELsPEIL.-Read that new advertise
ment of Dinkelspeil's. There is something
interesting in it. He has not only a fine as
sortment Of jewelry on hand and constantly
arriving, but is adding list Of articles which
can not but commend his store to the curiosity
and attention Of any who may need anything
from clock to paper Of tobacco.
SMITHS BOOKSTORE at the Post-ofice is daily
receiving oil the leading newspapers in the
East. such as the Chicago Tribune, Times,
Cincinnati Commercial, St. Louis Republican
and Democrat, and host Of others, including
all the pictorials.
K. L. GARDNER, of the Elko House, contem-
plates giving hop on Christmas Eve. We
are sure that the party will enjoy themselves
on the occasion, for Gardner knows how %
make his guests happy. lie will have his
rooms elegantly arranged to accommodate all
who attend.
REISHARDr & Co. is erecting building on
the vacant lot next the Cabinet Saloon. IL
will be occupied a drug store by DR..
Schneider, formerly of Mountain CITY. Dr.
Schneider Is an experienced druggist, and an
acquisition TO any place he may settle in.
julius STEISBKInER dedicated his new
house on Wednesday night by giving a house
warming His sparkling wine could only be
eIcelled by the wit and beauty that graced the
occasion.
ARRIvED.-Thomas Mcdonald has returned
from San Francisco and has gone to Mountain
City. He is preparing 10 move his assay Of
nee from Cope to Salt Lake City, to run it
there In connection with his furnace.
ouR old friend Frank Kenyon, formerly of
tho Lewiston Journal and Deer Lodge Inde-
pendent, passed through here, accompanied
by Mrs. X, few days ego. They 90 East 10
visit old friends in Indiana.
ScBwAAB has just received from the East
some very handsome black walnut and rose
wood collins aud trimmings, and some elegant
caskets. They can be seen at his furniture
store.
CRUDE METAL.-The following amounts of
base bullion have been shipped from this
place during the month of November: west
b56,3Sl pounds; east, 1926 pounds.
Day ground has again appeared around
town, and the hills are principally of the
same color. High winds and clustering
weather indicate change in the temperature
THE Grand Jury discharged the following
prisoners from the county Jail: Ira Van Val
tenberg, charged with grand larceny; John
Thurman, assault; David Hickey, forgery.
DIEp.--We understand that Mr.. - Scott,
brother Of the County Clerk elect, died on
Tuesday, at Mineral Hill Mr.. Scot, had been
i'll but n short time.
Mr.. HosIdsBEBGER, agent for l.. Livings-
ton, has notice in to-day of some interest
To certain persons. On the LIST Of January all
accounts go to an attorney for collection.
THE jury in tho case Of the State va. Tim.
Flaherty, for assault with intent 10 kill after
being out few minutes brought in verdict
OF guilty.
CHAs. II. BRYAN has opened law o. .ce at
Mineral Hill. Judge Bryan is ono of the
ablost lawyers on the coast.
SESAToR NYE went East few days ngo.
The trio who came West few months since
30 triumphantly, have oil departed
NJ. CoHs has removed his cigar and fruit