The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1870-09-14
THE ELKO INDEPENDENT.
wEDxEsDAY. SEPTEMBER "A. 1870.
Tho northern Nail Route.

what IL considers competent authority, that
there is q proposition before the Postofiice
Department to discontinue one Of the two
mail routes from the railroad to Idaho. A
special mail agent has been investigating the
Kelton route and the Elko route, to determine
which should be discontinued. The Ava
lanche favors the Elko route, and advances
some good reasons why this route should be
preferred. The mail agent had been told that
thisroute was not practicable during the Winter
months. The Avalanche denounces the asser-
ton US unjust and unwarranted by the facts.
In our view, there is one consideration
which ought TO decide this matter Mt once
This Elko route is not only shorter than all
Others but il is on the direct line of the north
ern travel 1t is nearly a straight line from
Placeryille. in the Boise Basin. to Boise City,
Silver City, Mountain City, Elko, Eureka
Hamilton, and the numerous mining districts
south. All these places in the line of
great mineral belt, and along that belt the
population of the country is concentrated, and
from the nature of the country, the business
wealth and travel Of the country will always
be massed along that line. Hence, il becomes
the natural mail route of the interior.
A TELEGRAPH NoBTH.-The Idaho States
man, published at Boise City, notices the ar
rival of II. r. Mann, OF Elko, who is engaged
in organizing company for the purpose Of
constructing telegraph from the railroad to
10 that place. The sum Of S32, 600 is neces-
sary. IL the amount is subscribed the States
man thinks the line will be in operation be-
fore snow flies. Mr.. Mann is meeting with
fair success Mt Silver and Boise cities. and
has gone to Idaho City and Piacerville 10
complete the canyass. The Statesman saws
this telegraph idea lis an unexpected phase
of the telegraph question. The people of
this city have been accustomed to look east
and west for the telegraphc connection, re-
garding the eastern connection particularly
rs preferable 90 any other. But il will appear
10 any one ut moments observation, that
the Eiko route has advantages over all 9TH
ers. The Statesman correctly argues that
the cost of construction will be less because
poles can be obtained all along the line of the
route, while on the Kelton road they must be
hauled long distance. Looking at the Dros-
poets OF business, there is little TO be expected
on the Kelton route compared to that already
established, and likely TO increase, along the
line from Silver City, Bull Run and Cope TO
Elko. The enterprise is in able hands, and
we think, will prove IA success. II will GER
tainly bring into immediate communication
with the railroad an immense extent Of min
ing country.
RAILROAD DIsTRIcr.-Major Fowler has re-
turned from Pancake mountain with n load of
fre-stOne for the furnace at Bullion City. II
Is thought that there is AN equally good quality
near by, which, If discovered, will be "A saving
of much expense.
There was quite storm brewing last week
between the owners Of the Bullion and the
Bullion Extension. The war ended in words
and the dispute ~as satisfactorily arranged
The Grant Co. are still burning coal, of
which there will be large supply when the
furnace shall have been completed
The new stone furnace is on the style of
Buds furnace at Mineral Hill
Politically, the district is Democratic al
though the "blacks'' are trying to seduce
some Of the honest miners" TO Il support of
their Chinese doctrine.
The water in Dixie creek is slowly rising.
Quite nm excitement was raised last week by !
n herd of antelope or deer. They paid the
district flying visit, as some of our hunters
will testify.
Archie Mcdonald held his court ut High
land, few days since, in the case Of Broad
bury VS.. Fowler
Ten dollars per ton is charged for bringing
ore from the district to Elko.
AT MOUNTAIN CTY.-The Republican pri
mary at Mountain City was a very spirited
affair, we are told Three tickets were in the
held. The following gentlemen were elected
delegates to the Republican County Conven-
tlon: j. +. Dyer, ii. A. Bently, I. NJ. White
r. u. Fellows. Ii. G.. Stevens. +. -. Bowman.
John Little. and w. Armstrong. The vote
polied amounted to 1903. At the Democratic
primary, two weeks ngo, only one ticket was
run, and consequently only the Democrats in
town voted; but they polled 1863 votes Good
Judges estimate the Democratic majority in
Cope Mt about one hundred
DEMOCRATIC CLUB AT WHITE RocK.-On
Saturday evening last Democratic club was
organized at the above thriving town. and the
following named gentlemen were elected per
manent officers President, Judge Dan Muir
ray; Nice-PrcSident, j. Johnson; Secretary,
James {. Sellers, Treasurer Robt. Briggs.
The Democrats of White Rock are thorough
going wide-awnke gentlemen, who clearly
comprehend the importance Of the November
election, and are determined to use every cf-
fort to secure the triumph of true Democratic
principles.
CAN'T SrAND.-Tho Republican platform
for speakers, standing in the street nj the lower
portion Of town, was taken within the gentle
embrace Of n whirlwind. the other day. lifted
from the ground, and carried about ten feet.
IL presents n very dilapidated aspect A DEM
ocratic whirlwind in November will complete
the wreck
FrRE.--0n Sunday evening the house occu.
pied by Mrs. Ross. In the upper part of town,
caught fire. and was burnt 10 tho ground,
leaving Mrs. Ross entirely pennlicss. She
thinks that tho house was purposely set on
FIRE.
CONSIDERABLE activity prevails In loading
teams with lumber and machinery ut tho IN.
per end OF town. They pay L.. cents per