The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1871-03-25

ence On the colo charaes OF the world, but
the company contributes very liberally TO
their support. and il medical assistance is
needed from abroad. it provides way for the
unfortunate to get it. This was noticeable a
lew days since by the arrival Of ID. Il. Northy,
superintendent Of the company, having In
charge Jack Redmond, an old Idahoan, who
met with n severe accident while in its ser
vice and was brought here by Mr.. Northy, to
receive such medical assistance as his peculiar
case needed. He was not taken to the hospital,
but quarters were furnished him at the Cos
mopolitan Hotel. The best medical aid was
procured, and the bills all footed. Jack.
though riding crutches, luIuriates in first-clsss
accommodations. This speaks volumes for
the company and is characteristic of such men
as Mr. Northy and 10. Roberts, the compa-
ny bookkeeper. Mankind is not all selfish
Thar Goa letter received this week frog,
Galena, Humboldt county, reads as follows
EDITOR INDEPENDENT In order to encour-
nge good things, inclose 20 cents-the regu-
lar price Of a good cocktail in this country.
Take drink, old boy. and tell US in your
next issue the kind Of chicken your enormous
egg will produce when Matched.
Yours, A FRIEND.
Friend" evidently takes this egg business
to be joke. We can convince him to the
contrary, If he will pay Elko a visit. The eng
is a wonder, rs crowds who have visited the
marvel can testify. 1t is not the product Ct
the boys hen that came init the plains across
in 40; but vertsble egg, in shape, size and
contents, and is remarkable for its ominous
lettering. What it will hatch, must be deyel-
oped in 1877; what 1t will cook, may be
Friends" goose" at that time. The cock
tail WIS drank with uncovered head.
LOTTERY SwrNDLE.-of all the humbugs OF
the present century, we count the Nevada
School Lottery chief among them all. II the
'dollar institution in that city that con-
ceived the magnificent scheme, and got rid Of
its Cheap John truck, hasn't feathered its nest
1t is no fault Of theirs. The whole thing was
evidently planned for a Wholesale swindle, and
well and successfully was it carried out. The
country swarms with Peter Funk jewelry, old
clothes, and such like worthless articles, that
man wouldn't pick up in the str, IS, as
prizes to those who were so unfortuna to
hold d winning ticket. WAS a swine. in
its conception, robbery in its progress, and
downright stealing in its termination. Speci.
mems Of this transcendent blk" can be seen
for few days on big board at the Cosmo-
politan Hotel.
Or CRUTcHEs.-We are glad to notice that
Mr.. Norton, who had TO undergo the exquisite
suffering of amputation a few weeks since by
DIR. l. White, Of this place, is enabled to get
out into Gods sunshine once more, after be-
ing confined nearly year TO his bed. Had
his leg been taken of in the first instance
when recommended by DIR. White, he doubt
less would ere this have been up and about
his business, instead of being compelled TO
submit To n second operation at a time when
vitality was nearly exhausted by long suffering
He is getting along all right now and We hope
will live to see many happy days.
DEATH ON THE CARs.-On Sunday last, a
little child belonging to n lady going East. died
on the cars between Winnemucca and Pals
AIDE. II WAS taken to Ogden for interment. Ii
was II sad sight 10 see the little thing laid out
in the cars, and witness the tears OF the poor
mother as she looked upon her Flowed one"
in death, 40 far from home aud friends, though
she was surrounded by sympathizing strang-
ers. May He who doeth all things well and at
His own good pleasure, strengthen the mother
TO bear up under her great atiiiction.
CURosTrIEs.- Fred. Brooks has re-
ceiyed copies of the London Times and Har-
per's Weekly, photographed from their full
| size. The London Times, containing % COL
| umns, il reduced TO a four page document Of
| three by fohr inches, and Harper's Weekly in
the same proportion; yet with n powerful
glass, we could read each word in the papers
| distinctly. The curious should secure copies
They can be had by calling at Brooks News
Depot.
Improyement.-Sam. Dorsey, Esq, has
been engaged this week in improving Com
morCinl street. opposite the Elko House, by
spreading goodly quantity of gravel around,
| filling up the low places and making the street
| look clean and neat Gravel will not only do
away with the mud but will keep dust down in
| the dry weather.
PRoT. Cohen, the noted astrologer Of San
Francisco, against whom a charge was made
recently in that city duplicating him az ac-
cessory in an abortion case. but who suddenly
vanished from the field of his exploit, WINS
lately arrested in Cheyenne, and passed
through here on the cars yesterday morning in
custody of Detective Stone, of San Francisco.
| A GENEROUS ACr.-After the disastrous FIRE
Of Saturday last, J. d. Treat, Of the Cosmopo-
Titan Hotel. cordially opened his doors to the
sufferers, and bid them make tho Cosmopoli.
tan their home, free Of cost. Such liberaity
deserves moro than passing notice, and will
long be remembered by the recipients.
THE GAMING hcT.-To-day VIC publish the
act amendatory to tho gaming act, which has
hitherto been in force in this State. This
amendment, We understand, was introduced
| in the Legislature through the influence of
our worthy Sheriff. J. Il. Fitch. The not will
be found on the first page of this paper.
Observation-Disclosures is called to the adj
vertisement of Rockwell, Coye 4 Co., who ore
located on the corner of Battery and Pine
streets, San Francisco. They are heavy deal.
ers and offer great Inducements to purchasers