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The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1870-01-26
Death ValIey-Enter Not.

A correspondent of the New York Tribune
who is writing sketches of IA trip through the
southeastern portion of Nevada and southern
Utah for that paper, gives the annexed account
of remarkable country near the Nonoimbo
Pass through the Black Rock range of noun
tains of southern Utah:
"while riding slowly ahead with Nick and
our Indian guide, nv attention was attracted
% a small valley in the gorge ofthe mountains.
A light, bluish-loOking vapor was ascending
from large number of hot springs. The val
ley was not particularly inviting, but as the
men and animals were tired. thought would
camp in 1t for tho night. The guide, however,
assured me II was certain death tO inhale the
deadly vapors. Wewent into camp elsewhere:
but the next morning the whole party started
down the slope toward the valley. feeling, as
we'll as smelling, our way cautiously. The
doctor had provided himself with a couple Of
Indian dogs and several live rabbits. for the
purpose of making experiments. After scram-
bling down about two hundred yards, the doc
tor, who was In advance detected the absence
of oxygen in the mir, by the sudden change in
temperat're aud the increased difficulty he
experienced in respiration. nauscous, suf-
locating smell WIS also pcrccptible every time
the wiud blew toward us. The valley was
asout quarter of n mile in circumference,
aud oval in shape. Not even a blnd" of grass.
not "a sIngl" say" brush, nor any living thing
wns To he seen in II; hut u ghastly human l.rlc-
ton lay beside one of the nearest springs. Scat
tered around wcr" the skeletons of buffalo,
deer, and ether wild animals. The bottom of
iii" valley appeared to bru hard, sandy soil.
dry and cracked ~ II 10y heat, in ynIiuus ulu-
Ces. One OF the Indian dogs WAS fastened tu
the end Of laTilt, and lowered down. Will.
some of the party, watches III hund. observed
the effect. In fourteen seconds the dog fell
down mutioulcss and i'll three minutes was
dead. The other dog, which now trotted down
tO his companion, was mntiOnless in twelve
seconds, and lived only iiyo minutes. Our
guide Informed us that the existence of the
valley had been known 30 his tribe for several
years. Two Of their braves pcrshcd in II
while cndcayoring to corral some antelope, all
Of which pcrishod too. The springs in the
valley generate such large volume Of carboniu
acid gns ns to completely poison the whole
surrounding atmosphere. We had no oppor-
tunity Of obtaining any Of the water for nnaly-
sis. As the place is entirely out Of the way OF
overland emigration, there il but little danger
that it will ever be frequontcd by bands Of pi-
oncers or pleasure parties. We named this
canyon, on our fcld-hoOk, the Valley of the
Shadow of Death. While somo Of the men
were erecting stone pyramid on n command
ing position, we cut from an old pair of sad
dle-bags n stont piece Of leather, burnt in the
warning, Death Valley, Enter Not" and
fastened it to the pillar"
The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1870-01-26
WHlTE PlSE.-Tho Inland Empire of the

WHITE PisE.-The Inland Empire of the
23d says:
Operations on many OF the mines have been
restricted since Winter came on, but the great
paying mines of Treasure Hill never in the
history of the district looked so well or gave
so much evidence of permanence Us ut the
present time. With an early opening Of Spring
next season promises TO be one of great pros
perity for Eastern Nevada, and White Pine es-
pecially. '.. r"
The base metal interest continues to COM
mand large share of public attention, and a
large number OF furnaces of substantial or
der are being constructed throughout the dis
tr1ct; some Of which will be ready TO fire up
the present week. An increased number OF
claims bearing smelling ores are also being
worked. This character of mining in fact IL
now considered by many TO be the most lucra.
tive in the district; smelling ores being ready
sale on the dump at figures ranging from
twelve to thirty dollars per ton.
The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1870-01-26

WASHINGTON LoBBY WoMAS.-Among the
lobby women hast Winter was the daughter of
present United States Senator, whose father
years ago refused to let her marry the man of
her choice. She eloped with him; he deceiv-
ed her by mock marriage, he having two
other wives, so-called, living; he took all her
jewels, and even most of her clothing and
abandoned her. She went to the bad head
long, refused all overtures TO return home,
and father and daughter used to pass one an
other IN the capitol year ago-she a wanton
and he Senntor-and never speak. Nor did
either ever betray the event to any one. He
called her dead; she consented to be dead even
TO him.-Lttter 10 tie Nelc York Star
The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1870-01-26

No MORE Gold WITTLEs'' FOR SAMBo. The
niger has conquered. Grant has sucCumbcd
Equality" has been demanded, and Sambo
has established hisself" ns one of the SOW
creigns, at the Presidents lcvcCs, and from
now ON, ~ long m the present administration
lasts tho darkey is n fool if he does not main-
tain the recognition" he has forced. Let
Sambo and Dinah crowd upon the party lend
crB, on all reception occasion. Go, in sweltor-
ing and perfumcd thrOngs, strong in your M
tive odor, 10 every public levoo given 10y the
heads of the departments. Force your way
m Break down all opposition. Make these
pretendcrs in the belief that Snmbo is tho
equal OF themselves demonstrate il on all oc-
c"sions Obligo them to swallow their own
medicino or abandon their political and social
Iuackery. 1t is ON record that mt the New
lear gathering ut tho White House, tho
nresidcnt had given orders that Dinah and
oainoo should not bo served till after tho Cau-
c"sia.S had been "honorcd" by reception
but the niggors wero bound not 10 allow tbo
white Trash to keep them out in tho cold,
NM lnhde rush, pell-mell, mixing I'D behuti-
iully with tho elegant, refined and cultivated
OF tho white blood. Grant intended 10 snub
Sambo, but he bad not tho backbone % carry
~ out Inc niggor forced him 10 play out his
assumed character OF "Second Moses I" aud
the dusky paws OF "our cullud citizens" were
alternating with the white tligits of our ''p,nn''
orders in tho ceremonial and complimentary
squeeze Of the august hand Of the Chief Nopis.
trato. There was no backing down allowodby
the niggers. Sambo's Equality had 10 be
Gniped down with the best possible grace by
inc President, and during tho thrco hours
pubiic reception, all ages, sexes and colors took
the hand Of the monarch Of this Mongrol dos.
Pousm. There will be in the future, so long
~ u.ls party lives, no moro "brokon wittles
ior Sainbo,' ON srch occasions He win CLAIM,
.ne hrst and choicest cuts, and Tho boat places
Duy. Book '''
The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1870-01-26

Al. Columbus, Ohio, they had baptizing
not long since. 1t didn't turn out to be u sue
cess, because the minister took in a colOred
man first and, after sloshing him around in
the tank. asked several young ladies to step
in who were all prepared. They wouldn't go
in unless he changed the water. and he told
them be would see them d--arncd first That 4
the way the matter rested nt last accounts.
The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1870-01-26

We can note hardly any change in transac.
tons in the Board the past week. The dull.
ness, always noticeable after the holidays, ap-
pears to continue longer this year than usual,
and stocks instead of advancing in prices have
slightly receded, which is something unusual
To the Stock Broker the consolation remains
that, not only is their business affected by the
stringency of the times, but all other branches
of trade appear to be similarly affected.-.S. f.
Stnck RepOrt. 2lSt
The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1870-01-26

WHAT Is THE MEANING OF IT?-Chopping
heads off seems to be the order of the day
Over four hund.ed went into the basket on
Saturday last, at the Navy Yard, and fourteen
this morning i'll the melting kettles of the
Mint. This is the period of economy with
this administration. Bully for the Republican
party We think, though. this is very poor
economy. They will never take a trick in this
State again.-.S. +. Tribune.
The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1870-01-26

IL tie House to-day, Rtys un Alabama cx-
change of the 18th, II Till was introduced to
relieve all persons married during the war
from the obligations created. This il done in
consequence of the recent decision by the SUI
prcmc Court declaring that all acts of the
Legislature, Judges, and Justices during the
war arc illegal
The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1870-01-26

the country one day, saw n sign on gate post
reading thus: This farm for snil." Stop
ping his horso ne hailed little old woman,
who stood on tip-toe hanging out clothes. II
say, madam, when is this farm going to Sul2"
"Just as soon, sir, said tho old lady. placing
her thumb to her nose, "as any body comes
along who can raiso the windr' Tho doctor
drove thoughtfully OH.
The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1870-01-26

\ HEAVY snow storm prevailed III the noun
tnims on Thursday aud Friday last, during
which tinea heavy rIin fell III the valley, taking
OH all the snow that had previously fallen
The coming summer will probably be most
prosperous one To the miners aud to the whole
Territory, for present Indications appear t.
warrant plenty OF water IiThD Statesman 1871.
The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1870-01-26

a Yankee ono day asked his lawyer how an
hciress might be carried of. You cannot do
II with safety" said tho counselor, "but I'll
tell you what you may do. Let her mount q
horse and hold bride whip; do you then
mount behind her, and you are safe, for she
runs away with you" The next day the law
yer found that II was his own daughter who
had run away with his client.
The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1870-01-26

PERsoSAL.-We had call from our oId-time
Democratic friend. Frank Denver, yesterday.
Looks well and hearty; thinks Cope is the
richest district on the continent and intends
moving in that direction shortly. Glad to see
him and wish he could have II change Of heart,
politically Speaking. .-Cdrson Ippenl 22d.
The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1870-01-26

IT is now an undoubtod fact that tho loath-
some disease of ancient leprosy exists to II
considerable extent among the Chinese in this
city, and 1t is well known that one white man
died with it recently, mt the hospital. Is not
this enough to startlo the most philanthropic
on tho Chinese question Y--S. T. Golden city.
The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1870-01-26

General Smith in Congress, while delivering
one of the long prosy speeches for which he
was noted, said 10 Henry Clay, lyon speak
sir, for the present generation, hut speak for
pOsterity." Yes" replied the great Ken
tuckian, 'and 1t seems you are resolved to
speak till your audience arrives"
The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1870-01-26

"Stall help you to somo Of the tomatus-
ses2" inquired young exquisite Of q venera-
bic physician, M he sat opposite him Mt n hotel
table. "No, sir thank you," replied the
learned sayant; "but III trouble you for some
Of the potatusscs, IL you please"
The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1870-01-26

An Arizona ranger, who has just scalpcd
his fifteenth Indian, writes 10 his folks in the
settlements who inquire about the weather
that Chars good slayin' out here"
The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1870-01-26

PRESIDENT FtSSEY once prayed, 20 Lord,
We 30 abominate ourselves that we could spit
in our faces and kick ourselves into hell -
The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1870-01-26

ANNA T.. DICKINSON has n new lecture enti-
tied Down Brakes" which has reference to
the Chinese question.
Bully for you, Anna. The sooner we put on
the brakes" the better for California;. f.
Triblnc.
The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1870-01-26
our on,y authorized Agents.

l. p. FISHER, - and Al New Merchants Exchange.
Is only authorized agent In san Francisco, CAL
HUDSON MENEr. Il Park Row. is our sole agent
In New York City,
The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1870-01-26

JOB I>RIN TING
or EVERY DE=rnIFrIoS PROMPTLY DONE. IN THE BEsI
ls.. sTTLE THE arr.
, 1870-07-02

desired 1t the fight except the Immediate
friends OF the parties Before those on board
thu stearntug had landed, the steamer Cheek
put out from the landing, and, taking on
board principals, seconds, and physicians,
steamed down the river to point on ths Ar
kansae shore five niles from the city. A
landing was mAde and the ground II once
stepped of.
positions, appeared perfectly calm and COL
fected. Colonel II c. Gallaway acted ~ sec-
ond of Mr. Thelan, and Colonel J. ]. Du Dose
acted for Mr. Bizzolara. Colonel Rogers,
who was the original second Of Nj. Brizzolara,
remained in tie tug. When the tug was
sezed by the peace officers. Colonel 1soGers
could not get down to the 'sCheek" In time TO
set on board. Consequently he was LEFT be-
hind, and Colonel J. J. Du Bose acted. as above
stated, as the second Of alr. BIlzzoiara, in
man. Q pom the question being asked, according
to the cartel, 'eGentlemeu. are you ready =
both gentlemen responded in an audible
tone Of voice. "ready" The word at once
came. "Fire!" Mr., Brizzolara fired imme-
diately at the word, missing his opponent.
Mr. Phelan fred with like effect. Two shots
we're then fired rapidly by Mr. Brzzolara,
neither Of which TOOK effect. As he was cock
ing his pistol to fire the fourth time he threw
his breast forward and received Mr.. Phelan's
second shot in the manner designated above:
Tie Immediately fell, and Nr. fhclan ceased
firing. The parties returned to the city on the
Cheek. Afr. Btizzolara was carried to the
residence OF his sister, on Uniou street, and
medical attendance at once secured. At late
hour last night there Was slight hemorrhage
from the lungs Of rather dangerous charac-
ter, and the wound was regarded by the at
tending physician as probably fatal.
, 1870-07-02
ILLINOIS.


The alumni Of Knox College have chosen
for their poetcss for next commencement,
Mrs. A. II. Bereman, Of st. Louis, one Of the
first graduates Of the female collegiate depart.
ment Of the college.
"A woman in Tekin WAS married on Mon
day last for the fourth time, having lost ono
of her former husbands BY death and two BY
divorce. The last divorce Vas granted ut i
o'clock in the afternoon, and at the same
evening she had again embarked on the sea
Of matrimony.
John Hess, an old citizen Of McGee Town
ship, Albany County, committed suicide on
Tuesday, By hanging. He vas labosing under
lit Of insanity.
. Tile DeKalb County Repubsican Of June
% euya: ..3Ir. Samuel Bean, Of Kingston,
gives is somo particulars Of q very 1cmarka-
ble storm of rain and hail TINT passed through
that town about o'clock on yesterday after
noon. It came from the northeast, and ponr-
ed down such torrent Of rain as to raise q
s1nall stream that has been dry for two months
30 that it was forty rods in width: Several
fields OF grain we're cut to pieces and entirely
mined by the hail. Mr.: Bean lost forty acres
of oats IN This way. An hour after the storm,
tho hail still lay iii drifts IN shaded places: a
new @ ba1n, belonging to c. NcAl!isler, Was torn
, 1870-07-02

h1r. Roscoe Conkling seems to think his
usefulness or ambition rs a statesman will.
IN some mysterious way, be promoted by
killing every measure Of Justice to the
Western States. He killed the Census bill
because it provided for the reapportionment
Of representation in 1870. He fought re-
apportionment itself when it came up. His
Inst performance has been to object to the
coupling Of the Interior Port of Entry bill
with the bill for reducing taxation, as an
amendment. He gave no reason for it, ex-
cept that it WIS not gar1nane to the bill,
and WAS complicated and doubtful The
statute books Of Congress show that erary-
thing is germane to anything. For H.
stance, that law depriving the President
Of command Of the army is germane
to an appropriation bill As to the
other objection, everything is COM
plicated and doubtful to one who
does not take pains to understand it, When
they are comprehended and understood, all
complicated and doubtful things become
clear and simple Mr.. Conkling's objec-
ton, therefore, when reduced to the plain
fact, is that he is ignorant of the merits Of
the bill in question. This is an objection
to the Senator, and especially to any at
tempt on his part to influence the fate Of
bill Of which he does not understand the
merits, though it has been three years pend
ing before Congress. It's as if Mr.. Conk-
ling should say, Whereas I have neglected
to become informed relative to this bill,
therefore the merchants and people Of in
terror ports Of entry should continue to
stand upon IN unequal footing compared
with those of seaports. Though Mr.
Conk1ing is GLIB master Of the art of elo-
cution, and has more credit for candor with
the public than with his brother Senators,
it is by other means than these that he
must aspire to be statesman it, indeed,
he has any such ambition,
, 1870-07-02
RAILROADS..

The work on the west end Of tho Lafayette,
Mnncie i Bloomington Railroad il progressing
finely. Several sections are now ready for the
ties, and bids for the grading Of the east end
will be opened on the 5th Of July. and it is
expected t1lat the work will be commenced at
The P}at.smouth (Seb.) Herald says !:
!" Mr.. John Manly, the Burlington i Missis-
sippi River Railroad track-layer, Is pushing
westward again at q lively rate His men are
at work today on section 36,-Withiu twenty
miles Of Lincoln, five miles west from Ash
lind, and thirty-fve miles west from Platts-
mouth. Ihcy go westward at the ratio of a
mile day, md the iron-horse will whistle in
the Capit al City on the 4th of july"
On the laramie and Lodge Pole Divisions
of tho Union Pacific Railroad ali the bridges
are being strengthened by the removal of bent
work and the substitution Of piles firmly
driven. Similar improvements have already
been made On the Utah and Platte divisions.
The company have decided not to employ
Chinese labor on their road within the limits
Of Wyoming for the present, bnt will send an
who, in addition to being furnished work By
the company, will be offered every inaucement
to locate colonies, With yiew to the settling
OF the country and the cultivation Of the soil.
We learn from Colonel Thomas Smell, tho
President OF the c., L l. H R. R., thnt there
il good prospect for an arrangement for an
Eastern connection for hia road, and that, as
B0oD as the Arrangements are contaminated
which are now in progress. the work OF con-
struction will be Immediately commenced, and
pushed through to an early completion. THIS
road will trnverso tue heart OF Illinois, and
will connect at Eeokuk with the Illinois Cen
trail and the Desmoines Valley Railroad. There
is aleo q road to be built from keoliuk to Leay-
enworth, and one to Omaha.
, 1870-07-02
HOTEL PERSONALS,

IAE bh49G5 4UksE@
Among the arrivals At the Briggs HOUSE, Jester-
day, we're the following: o. F. Garrison. 81
Louis; Ion 4 u. Darlington, Geneva: Thomas
Lewis, Springfield Astas; L. B. Wright, C1ere-
land; q. H. Moore, Boston; F. j. HazksJ, Pitts-
burgh; r. Nyko6, New YORK: Thomas Cotter.
Sacramento; j. 4. Lyon, Rock Island; E. A. DAN
forth, San Francisco: j. c. Remington. San Fran
cisco; ]. 1. freeman, Cleveland; f. i. Norton: :
Oshkosh e. D. WoodWorth, Sioux City I: J. a. VIM
cent, Cleveland
Among the arrivals 1T thc st. James Hotel, yes
te.oay, were the following: A. W. Taylor, Quincy;
James s CtawIoh1, Boston, Henry D. LitcaneIi,
NalthaM, Mass f. l. Harvey, New YORK; ". u
Hall. st. Joseph; C. II. Dnks, Lafayette; O. T.
Dyer, Wyoming: E. Daley, New Orleans: IAmea
Ireland, Rochester; Scion Burroughs. Aurora: r.
F. Barstow, New York; ]. u: DuEyea, Clinton; ".
II. Nicou. Wheeling, ". v; s G. WadsEorth-
Macomb: E. H. Richardson, Battle Creek.
THE snkKAAS HUEaE.
Among the a1tiy LIS at the Sherman House, yes
teflay, we're the following: Joseph Stephenson
San Francisco: DE- Elder, PhllaGelphla; G. G.
Russell, St Louis; CyT1s Bussey, New OTieanss
Charles Ashuk, F. 4. Engeleke, Texas: 7. u
Steele, Philadelphia. j. + Eilred, Auwankees A.
u. Hutchinson, IL C. Barnard, Il Z. Lowell, jas
ltappet1. St I0u:ss Samuel L. 0Weu, Pittsburgh:
kuueEt Campbell oshkosh.
THE FREMONT HoCsE.
among the arrivals at the fremont Honse-
Yesterday, we're the following: General j. 4. Pot
ter, Z. ). l.; Thomas l. Norris, Henderson, Ky ::
c. i, Newell, Springfield, Mass HOal. 81. Gamble,
st. Louis: JahG Wesley Sleeper Eustun; Governor
Samuel Merrill, 1.rsa; Hon. H. c. Bulls, Decotas :
Captain j. F. Irwin, Louisville: Hun Ira ]. 3opm-
Lndell, ST. Louis; r Houston, indianapolis; F.
H. Sheldon C1nbecfJcuk
, 1870-07-02
Burhe's New Hotel.

A new hotel md restaurant, to be conducted on
the European principle, Slll be opened this e7eu-
ing. under the management Of Iii. Michael
Burke In the building No. 40 aud r4s Madison
street, part Of which was formerly occupied as
the pollce headquarters The earice buildinx ha5
been remodeited and elegantly furnished through
out With dining parl0rs. aletpi1g rooms, md AL
the accommodations Of urst-c1ass hotel. The
lower part formerly known a. Farwell Hall Dln-
Ing Roomsl has been converted Into cigar st,Te
aud bar, III connection with the Restaurant All
the ROOMS and appointments OF the estar,lishmeut
are lifted up IN nrst-class style, and the hotel
being fayorahly lGcnted tn the centre OF tha
business portion Of the city, 1t can hardly fail
to secure IN extensive custom. Add to
this. that it Is conducted by Michael Burke, whose
name is q sufficient guarantee for the excellence
ct such an institutiot. Nr. Burke has had q long
arc successful exrsrtence In the business. having
conducted tho St Chares, and, later, the European
Hotel, ut the corner Of State and Lake streets,
which he succeeded In raising to flrstclass posi-
tou al restaurant Customers may, therefore,
rely upon receiving the best treatment In h!s new
establishment. The opening ce1emcn!rs viii ha
held at : O'Clock this evening, when pice luncu
n WI De st, ana general inFltasca Is extended to
@li, Which hi" e-e1ds, anil he has many Of them,
Ells doubtless be quick to avail themselves Of
Once opened, the travelling puhlic will be prompt
TO cali upon their old acquaintance