The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1870-11-12
THE ELKO INDEPENDENT.
SATURDAY. NOVEMBER IL. 1870.
CAPTURE OF Two OF THE RonBxRs.-Fron

CAPTURE OF Two OF THE RoBBERs.-From
accompanied the two prisoners lately captured.
we learn the following in relation to the arrest
of two persons on the charge of participating
in the late robbery of the car near Peoqoop
Yesterday Adam Fall, Chas. Crow and VIM.
Hyde, of the Salt Lake police, and Mr. Brown,
of Weber county, Utah, arrived by the train
having i'll charge two men in irons who give
their names as Alonzo Morton and Dan Baker
They were handed over to the charge of Sheriff
Fitch and are now in Jail here. These men
were captured in Toole county, Utah, about
40 miles west of Salt Lake City, aud south of
the Lake. They were taken by II. Z. KIM
ball and j. l.. Knowlton, two residents of Salt
Lake City, who have Il ranch south of the
Lake. They left the city after hearing of the
robbery to visit the ranch, keeping an eye on
suspicious characters on the way. They were
armed with nothing but a shotgun loaded with
bird shot. Riding along the road they me,
two men on horseback, whom they immedi-
ately spotted rs portion of the crowd of four
men recently seen at Deep Greek. They rode
past them in the first place, and having made
up their mind that they were on the right
track, wheeled around and inquired of the
strangers whether they were going to the City.
They replied that they were. Twill you carry
a letter." Yes" AS he extended his baud
of Baker. When Morton saw this he started
to run, but was followed for seven miles when
he was captured. Morton was well mounted
and would have escaped had his horse not been
tired As he run Morton cut loose his saddle
bags and threw them away. What they con-
tanned is not known. Some gold coin, dust
and grcenbacks were found on Morton. In
his pocket was found pair of gloves marked
"W. Harvey, the same AS the compass found
IN the cars. Morton explains the name found
on the glove by saying that few days before,
while alone in the mountains. he met friend
who gave him the gloves. Men are still out
securing the mountains for the balance of the
crowd-among these are scouting parties from
Toano and Elko. 1t is supposed that the de-
serter Carr, who recently killed Salle Whit
more, Is one Of the robbers There were rumors
yesterday morning that Carr had been cap
tured and killed, but they appear to be with
out foundation. 1t is almost impossible for
them to escape, as every suspicious face is
watched over an immense extent of country.
The reason why these men, Morton and Ba-
ker, were attended by such large force from
Salt Lake here WAS owing to the threatening
appearance of supposed members of the gang
at Salt Lake, who undoubtedly intended
TO rescue the prisoners between that city
and Corinne. Quite "A number of these
supposed acComplices attended the party as
far as Corinne, where they abandoned the
company.
BooTs AND BLACKs.-We hear a great deal
of complaint among men who want their
boots BACKED, that since tho election the COL
Ored population have became so heightened
that boot-black can't be found in town. An
acquaintance Of ours complains that he has
walked from one end of the town to the other
for several days looking for polish, but
failed to find one. Since the Democrats car
Tiei the election they want hai bppta L. In Oh
Some Of these 'gemmen ob color" will lose
their customers If they don't attend to bust
ness better.
MTSEnIi HILL.-Judgc Bartlett, Of Minera
Hill, brought the election returns to Elko.
The Judge furnishes n very hattcring descrip-
ton Of the mines and prospects Of that town.
Money is becoming more plentiful, and husi-
ness OF all kinds is rapidly improving. Build.
ing is going on, and everybody anticipates a
large and flourishing town. The population
Is increasing every day. Altogether. Judge
Bartlett IL of the opinion that Mineral Hill is
the best mining camp he ever saw.
NV GooDs.-J. Dinkelspiel, the watch
maker aud jeweler, on Commercial street
opposite the Passenger Depot, has returned
from visit TO San Francisco, where he pur,
chased a new assortment of goods to add &c
his former stock; among which will be found
the finest brands of cigars and tobacco, toys
cutlery. stationery, willow ware, musical in
struments. lamps, etc, which he is disposinl
OF at low figures.
The entertainment at the Church the othe
evening, for the bcniit of the paralyzed boy
who was on his way to Washington Territory
was well patroniZed. large number o
tickets were sold. Vim. Mac and James Pat
tcrson are entitled TO much credit for the yea
which IhcN showed in this Chnriinhln nhinrt