The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1870-10-19

SHOULD BR STOPPED. - Last season the
abundance Of hne trout In this portion Of the
Humboldt furnished the followers of Isaac
Walton With rare sport, as well as the private
table With many q savory meal. Nov, there
are scarcely any hsh to be found. During the
Summer, Indians. Cinnamon with queues,
and Cinnamon without queues, have slaugh-
tered them with nets, traps, seines, poison,
by draining portions Of the river. and by the
murderous use Of giant powder. The resrlt
has been the destroying Of small trout and
spawn and driving the larger fish to more
peaceable waters. The use Of giant powder is
barbarous and should be stopped. II there is
no Law against II now, let one be passed at the
next session Of the Legislature.
EsoIrE OF CARH.-The soldier, Carr, who
killed Sallis Whitmore at Camp Halleck last
week, was put under arrest preliminary TO
his surrender to the civil authorities VIM.
Baugh went up on Monday to bring the pris-
oper TO Efko. He says some Of the soldiers
around the camp threatened to rescue the
prisoner. Dir. Baugh asked for an escort,
which was promptly granted by Maj. Tassin.
The feeling among the soldiers, however, was
80 strong, that Mr. Baugb concluded to re-
turn to Elko for a posse On the following
morning. however. the prisoner WAS missing
and It Is said that the sentinel on guard has
also disappeared.
10. .F.-Grand Master G. q. Morrison.
Of Virginia City. instituted Elko Lodge, U.
D.,LO.O F. in this town last evening
The Grand Master, assisted by Past Grands
Gillette, Wyman, Earli and Startling, installed
the following officers Of the Lodge, who were
elected for the present term: Z. S. Yeates,
O.; Z. A. Rogers, v. G.; w. A. Harvey
r, s.; and A. g. Clark. Treasurer. Several
members of other Lodges were present during
the ceremonies. Grand Nas.e. Morrison,
leaves to-day for Hamilton, on business con-
nscted with Odd Fellowship.
MAsosIc.-We are requested to give notice
that there will be meeting of the members
Of the Masonic fraternity this Saturday
evening, at the new lodge room Of the Odd
Fellows. in the brick building near the fur.
mace. II Is proposed TO organize a lodge
as good room can be obtained for the accom-.
mediation OF the members, OF whom there is n
large number in this vicinity. II is advisable
That they should become acquainted with each
other. The meeting. by the kindness of the
Odd Fellows, will be held between and 8
O'Clock this evening,
DEATH IN FUHsACE.--A sad accident oc.
CURED at the Stetefeldt furnace, at Mineral
Hill, on Monday morning. Vim. Drury,
whose duty II was to attend to the pulp, was
standing near the top Of the furnace with Mr..
Pringle, the Superintendent of the mill, when
an explosion occurred in the water chamber,
blowing of the top of the furnace, and
throwing Mr.. Drury into the furnace and Mr..
Pnngle several feet from it, When Drury
was taken out he was burned to a crisp.
BEAUTIFUL PHEsENT.-Charley Price, of
the Gem Saloon, is in ecstases over the pres
ent from friend Of two beautiful vases
They were imported from Italy, and are Ger.
tainly worthy of all Charley's enthusiasm
The vase is held in the model Of a female
hand, cast in the most perfect mould. Charley
kisses those beautiful hands every morning
but allows no such liberties from his friends
FURNITURE AND USDEnrAKSG.--The firm of
Schwamb & Ward hes been dissolved Mr..
Schwamb will continue the furniture bust
meas ut the old stand, and Mr.. Ward will open
shop and store opposite the Cosmopolitan
Hotel. where he intends shortly to erect n
brick building, and carry on the business az
usual.
The registration OF voters in Elko has been
going on with spirit during the week Judge
hayhugh has been kept constantly at work
during the week. Up 10 last night $40 voters
had been registered. Both parties claim
majority. Judge Mayhugh will keep his
once open until o'clock this evening To-
morrow night the registry closes at 6 o'clock
SHEEP RIIsISo.-Mr. G. G.. OFlyng has
Just returned from long trip near our east
ern boundary for the purpose Of finding n
winter range for sheep, of which he has
great number. We learn that the range in
our vicinity Is az good as any to tho east
ward.
l.. LIvfsdsTos.-we direct the attention OF
persons purchasing goods to the advertise.
ment OF l.. Livingston. This store, formerly
occupied by Oppenheimer & Co, was ALWAYS
noted for the extent and variety of its stock
This stock has been largely augmented and
Is now being sold at first cost in order TO close
business.
FoR UrAH.-Mr. p. Quinn, of Elko. has
gone 10 Utah to start branch store at Cot.
tonHood. He takes out q large stock of goods
with him. The store in Elko will continue
az usual. Mr.. Quinn In An active, straight.
forward business man. and an acquisition to
any country he settles and does business in.
The Palisadc Smelling Company's furnace
at Railroad district has been in constant op.
Grafton for q week, turning out large quaint.
ties OF bullion, which is being shipped TO San
Francisco, via Carlin.
CoAL.-A gentleman who has been in the
employ Of the Central Pacific Railroad Com.
pany the past Summer, prospecting for coal,
reports the discovery ofa good seam Of coal
about two miles from Elko.
HAJLycK RACEs.-At the late races NJ Hal.
ieCk. the HOllipFa' horae WAS haitian hv m ho,a.