The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1871-01-14

asked a six-footer just down from Salt Lake,
as he entered an oyster saloon few evenings
since. .. rrr. .a#
"well, no, not exactly" replied mine host;
+" guess you mean oysters, don't you? I have
got plenty Of them" ...... . ...
mot oysters, stranger tried a mess of
them critters last night, and my innards have
been playing hide-andgo-seek, with now and
then big growl, ever since, and the boys told
me bivalves would just naturally shut 'em up,
SO you see want some of them fellers to stop
that internal growing and rolling and tumb-
ling round down here" placing his hands on
his bread-basket to indicate the sore spot
"Oh, l see." said mine host. "You want
the bivalves to kind Of ease the difficulty ill.,
side. Certainly I've got them; just take
seat and I'll have them ready in q minute"
Retiring to an ante-room he prepared plate
of tongues and sounds, floating them well in
peppersauce and croton oil Ga drug store ad-
joined) and called Saltaker in Seating him.
self to the table he went for them, remarking
as he got away with the first mouthful. THAT
they were kinder hot, but he guessed they'd
cool off them rough-and.tumble fellows inside
by scorching their backs little" few more
swallows and he jumped to his feet: "Thun-
der and lightning! hemock-bark and sage
brush George Washington and Brigham
Young what fight the critters have got up!
him, and ut one bound he disappeared in the
darkness, leaving mine host minus pay for the
bivalves as Saltlaker doubtless was minus soon
his-bOots.
4 COMPLEMENTARY H:5@=. -Tac friends % = 81
Elder, learning that ho was about to take his de-
Qarture from our State. determined to give him q
complimentary dinner. which of at Gardner's.
on the evening Of the 18th instant and followed.
At later hour. by sociable and pleasant dance Mr.
E'ler goes to San Francisco. aud thence TO Europe,
aud his many fricnds were not willing 20 allow him to
depart without giving him some testimonial OF their
high regard for h m as citizen and friend. Gard.
hcr done his leHc! best on the occasion. The table
spread for the party loaded with every con-
ccNable deicacy aud was beautifully arranged in the
most tasty manner under the supervision OF that
c-timable landlady, Mrs r. !. Gardner. The wines
II the choicest brands and the viands OF the most
delicate havor 10 which all present done ample jus.
tce The occasion was one long To be remembered.
and viii doubtless cause the guest in whose behalf it
wa- rendered to hold In kindly remembrance the last
took his departure yesterday morning in the western
bound train.
''TES YEARS ~ WALL sTRErT."-This interesting
book, published by w. w. Fowler. operator of over
IL years experience. contains 52G pages is beautifully
illustrated. containing lfe-Hko portraits OF distin-
Guished men who have operated Wall street New
York among whom are Vanderbilt, Jay Cook, Gould
and Fisk, also illustrations Of public buildings etc
and revealing the histories and mysteries of the great
world Of speculation the swindles tricks frauds aud
impositinns practccd upon the public. II Is uniycr-
sally admitted to he the leading book Of the year aud
is in every respect Of the unique and fasci
mating volumes which has been issued from the
press, and will have immense sale. Mr. Merritt,
agent for this work IL IN tOSu and may be found at
the klko House. He has already received a goodly
number OF names and is ready To add more names 10
his list Give Mr. Merritt a call and secure a copy.
PEE-oSArs-we notice. at the Cosmopolitan Hotel.
Chris Moore Of the banking Arm Of Durell Moore,
Boise City, who Is stopping here f6w days on bust
ne'S. George ". Graysou, another Of IdIho's e." solid
men," arrived from ST yer City Wednesday morni ng
is and took the western bound train for San Fran.
cisco. Mr.. =. q. Elliot Of Portland Oregon. passed
through on Monday Last on his way to Washington
Ar. Elliott was a; one time member Of the hrm OF
Holiday. Emmett Il Elliott. railroad builders, but
owing 90 thc TRICKS and sharp practice of Williams aud
Hollalay snld out. lie. however has instituted
suit against Holiday for s2OOJ,OOO.
P,RsoS CooKs Farewell sERMoS.-On Sunday
evening last; per notice Parson Cook delivered his
farewell to the people Of Elko We glad
To note that Large audience turned ont the
sion and that the Parsom AVaicd himself Of the opor
tunity Ia administer good "tUDgue.talk to his
congregation. their want Of Christian charity social
Ivty. vol AZ throwing some summers on their
general ungo dimes His sermon Aticutivcly lis
tened tn TO the end and that heard him but went
away with the conviction that in the departure of the
PArsUn from midst ElkO loOses good citizen and
Christian gentleman.
TTE RAILROAD RoBHERs--Ths three railroad rob
hers. Dan. Taylor IHander Morton and Daniel Baker
have been trial during the present week in the Dis
trct Court, and the case after argument Of counsel
reached the jury at o'clock p. NJ, yesterday who
guilty. They will probably receive the full extent 81 the
law provided for such oiicnsCs after which United
states Court will take them In hand. and Il found guilty
charged in the indictment by the e. s. Grand Jury
recently In session In Carson City, they will be
hanged. Rather gloomy prospect for the boys.
TTE ANAruEHs.--The Amaiuer Concert, given last
evening the Presbyterian Church. was well attended
by solcotAnd aprrecauye audience and the singing
rendered In excellent STYLE many OF the pieces be-
ing appaudCd IN encore. The encouragement they
met with their opening night, hope will induce
the Amuuers Ia repeat their concert These singers
Of concerts AMI viii also sing in Virginia and Gold
lii. where they Will draw large audiences.
THE residence OF II. A. Harvle took Are from an
near proving serious calamity. Too much care with
fires this cold weather cannot b. exercised
PnEACTISG.--Thero will be services tomorrow In
tho Church. at II O'Clock. aud In the evening at
O'Clock. Sermon in the evening: "Dayids Sins and
Sorrows"
OuR t"snsman.J. NJ Kellogg who has been spend.
ing the winter Fast returned homo yesterday morning.
looking hale and hearty IA ever.
GoSE FROM Our GAzE.-"Major," ono of
the canine family, who delighted in oboying
tho instructions of his master, Dan Dean,
and who was the pet of everybody, took his
departure to the happy hunting grounds of
his fathers on Thursday night. at the solemn
hour Of twelve. He received some deadly
drug from mean and sneaking rullian, who
deserves the scorn of all good people.
HEAVY FAMILY. While one of Rlkos heavy
men was getting his avoirdupois on the plat