The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1870-08-17
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Hoved that an organized band OF highwaymen
.xists in the mountains skirting Snake river.
In Idaho and Utah, with headquarters SOME
where in the vicinity of Salmon Falls From
this point II Is cnsy to sally forth and attack a
stage on the CoHnne and Helena road; it is
NOT SO convenient bnt much safer to make a
raid on the Elko and Idaho stage as WAS re-
Gently done Robbers familiar with tho noun
tains between the point where the Cope stage
was robbed and Salmon Falls. are perfectly
safe while retreating, and unless they can be
tracked the entire distance (Which is doubtful
and hazardous undertaking. or headed of
and n clue obtained in the vicinity of their
headquarters, they will enjoy immunity from
arrest The tracks of horses were followed
+, from the scene Of tho late robbery on tie Cope
roa,l TO aud beyond the North Fork of the
Humboldt, clearly indicating that the robbers
struck out for "a long ride. in the direction of
Salmon Falls. The country Is uninhabited
to the mouth of Raft river, and, knowing the
mountains. they could easily avoid the settle.
ments there. We believe an officer has gone
up to Snake river. to look around; but what
is wanted Is shrewd detective stationed in
that region. A sharp eye should also be kept
on the d speradoes collected at what is known
a. Rock Greek Station (meniioned by US some
weeks sincc). With such country To- operate
In, rendezvous judiciously established and
thorough organization and discipline. such n
band could bid defiance to the law and grow
rich by plunhcring stages in single Summer.
True. they have been twice repulsed on the
Montana road. but il cost the passengers dearly
in blood. and the second attack. close upon
the heels of the first. shows the perseverance,
aud determination of the robbers.
The DEMocRATic CLUB of Elko had fine
meeting Mt their rooms on Saturday evening.
Considerable business was transacted. per
manent officers elected, anil platform of re-
solutions adopted. Tom. Cox. ESQ, made "a
abort an1 intarestInu G1iTes4g MIR Cor
an old time Republican in the better days
of that party, when To he IA Republican meant
something more than being ION Tho pir."
He said he had been through the Republican
camp and knew what It was. and couldn't
recommend It. Mr.. Cox is a representative
OF a thousand who once worked and fought
over Jike him af,,r an "isanco 80 ~, " , ,,
years. they rtturn ono Ly one to the old c.mp
Of th.ir youth. weary and disyus,ed with tina,
fraud and corruption with which tn. R.puLIi
can party il dripping in every place In which
It holds power.
"'S' 'N"'' ~ 'ohSSoS' oi C"iiornia.
passed west on Saturday on HIS return 10 his
constituents. DR.. Johnson has rnnsnns IN M,
promo o. ms congressional record All ques-
have received nm earnest and ,g.c,;va ~ o''a.
alton, and in the discussion and labor Of leg
islation lie has taken n front rank among a
very able body Of men. Dr. johnson has an.
other wear to serve and We hope many NOR.
beyond it. unless the people Of his State
should call on him TO OCCUPY the chair of the
Chief Executive.
BxAcHET AND BuEL.-Hm Beachey arrived
from the East last Saturday. and has since
gone to Sacramento Mr. Beachrv WINS re-.
ceivcd warmly 10y host Of friends here, who
have II confident hope Of soon seeing lin IN
the Office of the Governor OF Nevada On the
6Hme day Colonel T.. T.. Buel arrived here
from Railroad district, un his way to New
York. He will return home in n few weeks,
A., orro,,n,,, 80 .o.;,' ,, ',' ~ vii mHyr
when hc shoulders a knapzack Tor a political
campaign.
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H.'''IH' M INC NtnhhHit'h--"lu be III run
LUZ oi'I,' n NY ~. I?,h o. 'n'' month c2S'
ABOUT S'V'1"n ana ~ s"id {" hc one Of I'll"
is fully supplied with all the mtest improve
n"ntS. Ahou; 1000 tons OF ore nre awaiting
'h' complexion Of tho mil, and more will be-
on mana ny that time. This ore Is expected
10 go nj least SjJO To the ton.
FIxE BrLLfoN following amounts of
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Co. = office in this rlace from tho l3,b 10 tho
10th inst, inclusive: Cope, SO, 100; Idaho,
I2,oO5; White Pine, Sl3, $40; total, $50. G35
The total amounts forwarded from the 4rh
oi june 10 the 10th Of August. inclusive. were
ms follows: Cope. SID. 6Il; Idaho, S577, SOC;