The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1870-11-05
THE ELKO INDEPENDENT.
SATURDAY. NOVEMBER .. 1870.

under date of the 3Oth of October: "As the
Republican papers say after one Of Tom.
Fitch's efforts, the people of this place were
favored by an intellectual treat such as sell
dom is offered to them But ours had an ad-
vantage over Fitch's offerings; for while Toms
are strictly intellectual and ETHEREAL, Col.
Dow was condescending enough to deal in
mundane matters and speak of facts. Col.
Dow having arrived here quite unexpectedly,
q meeting Of the Democracy was called on a
few hours notice to give US an opportunity
to listen to him; and Notwithstanding the
shortness of the notice, he was favored with
the largest audience ever assembled in Noun
tain City, including liberal sprinkling of
Republicans. After some remarks by j. II.
Lucas Col. Dow was introduced, and although
coming among us unheralded and almost I'M
known, his audience went away fully satisfied
that as an effective speaker and logical reason
er he eIcelled any of the political speakers
who proceeded him here. Omitting any sub
stitute for the Republican oratorical hourishes
about 'iron-heeled legions,' glorious banners
and 'battle-thinned regiments, he commenced
on facts and talked facts all the time, and Of
fered proofs. and references to substantate
them. The Democracy is all right in Cope, is
the declaration of "A Young Democrat; not
Old 49, but TO.
Core ITEMs.-The Norton mill commenced
running last Tuesday. The mill is of thirteen
stamps; and all parties are confident that the
orc Of .hat district will be readily worked.
The Mountain City mine having passed into
the hands of new Superintendent, work has
again commenced.
A new ledge of great richness has been dis
covered in Bull Run district by W. J. Porter
field.
Business in Cope of all kinds is exceedingly
dull. There is really reason for n perma-
nent stagnation there, such as is now wit
messed. With the three mills now completed,
and a proper development of their mines
Mountain City should, this season, be IA lively
camp.
Passengers are carried between Elko and
Cope for the nominal sum of 81 each on OPP
position days.
TREASURE SHIPaESrs.-Thefo following guam
titles Of bullion and ore have been forwarded
since the 2Sth ult:
d. W. ERrl-lOO bars of bullion, weighing
5000 pounds, and $50 sacks Of ore, weighing
1917 pounds, from Hamilton to San Fran
cisco.
Whitney & Co.-43s bars Of bullion, weigh
ing 1922 pounds, from Hamilton to San
Francisco, and ~ sack of ore weighing 9,755
pounds.
O.P. R. Co.-74,e 2s pounds of crude
metal, from Jackson & Co., Eureka, to T. H.
Selby 4 Co, San Francisco.
The WEATHER.-No pleasanter climate can
be found anywhere than upon these high
table lands and mountains Of the interior dur
ing the months of September and October
We have been Blessed with this climatic per-
fectiOn-warm. sunny days, clear, blue skies
seldom obscuTed 10y cloud The nights
however, are cold. and are constantly growing
more so. On the distant peaks Of the Ruby
and Diamond ranges the snow is visible, but
along the valley of the Humboldt il has been
too mild for anything but brief shower.
LIQUoEs os ELEcrIoS DAY-The attention
Of all saloon keepers is directed to the statute
of 1869, page 1874, which prohibits all persons
from selling, giving away. or furnishing, with
or without pay, within this State on any day
upon which any general election is held any
spurious, malt or frrmonted liquors or wines
The penalty on conviction shall be IA fine of
not less than 800 nor more than 81 900, or
imprisonment III the county Jail not less than
one nor more than six months, in the discre-
ton Of the Court.
THIEVES ARREsIED.--John Thomas and one
Kingsley were arrested on warrant sworn
ont by Is. G.. Hooker, for stealing horses the
property Of RObt. Frazer and Robt. NcGee, of
Cope. They were examined before Justice
MRyhugh and held to answer before the Grand
jury at the November term, their bail being
fixed at $500, i'll default of which they were
committed TO Jail.
ELECTION OF School TRUsrEEs-All per-
sons interested in the public schools should
not forget that the law Of 1869. page III. re-
auires the election of three School Trustees
by the qualified voters of each school district
Mt the general election Of 1870 These officers
are to enter upon the discharge of their duties
on the first Monday in january, and will
hold their Office for the term Of two years
MINERAL IiuL.-Mr. Robinson, Of Mineral
Hill, has been in town n day or two. lie gives
very sangunc description of affairs there
The mill Is running successfully the town il
growing rapidly, and people are coming in
from all directions a large amount Of ore liz
waiting for its turn at tho mill. Mineral Hill
IL q success.
BrLIARDs.-M cssrs. Buell. & Blackman hav-
ing renovated the Empire Billiard Hall. and
furnished their tables with tho new Delaney
patent cushions, lovers of the noble game
now spend pleasant evening at the above
named popular establishment.
School TRUSTEES. The Central Committee
has placed on the ticket three names for
School Trustees Of the Elko district-Messrs
Rogers Ellis and Crane. They are oil inter.
csted in the school, and IL elected, az they
should be, will make good officers.
NEW Goops-Julius Stciubcrgor, of the
firm of Marks e. Steinberger, is now in San
francisco, purchasing u stock of Fall and
winter goods The firm ia constantly recaiy.