The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1871-04-22
SUICIDE OF A Doo.-suicide committed by


and indeed 1t has become lamentably quite
too common. From almost every quarter Of
our land, We are daily called upon to notice
the departure from this mundane sphere Of
some poor, deluded wretch. who thinking this
world and it's surroundings too full of trouble
and care, takes it into his head to launch forth
into eternity, careless otthe present aud wish
ing TO seek into the unknown realms Of the
future that which the mind of man can not
solve here below; rushing, unprepared into
the presence OF his Maker, to undergo the or
deafof accounting for the deeds done in the
body For being endowed with reason to
commit such crime as selfdestruction,
causes a thrill of horror IN any community
1t has long been contended by those versed in
the phenomena OF the faculty and capacity Of
the human mind, that in the animal or brute
creation the sense OF the reasoning powers is
wanting, and what is considered in man AS
mind, in the animal is regarded. if at all.
merely instinct. In this connection we will
state an actual occurrence that took place re-
Gently in this vicinity, in the presence Of two
reliable gentlemen, of the deliberate suicide of
one OF the canine family, which certainly
would seem 70 show that even in a doJ "A GER
tain degree of deliberate intention was planned
and contaminated. A favorite dog belonging
TO Mr. blanchard. Of this town, was suffer
ing from some disorder and il was supposed
ferng pFat pain evidently for souIe time aud
was undergoing medical treatment by his
master at the time. Being near the river; he
suddenly left his friend and approached the
bank oil the stream. Arriving there, he gazed
upon the yushing tide; then he wonid turn
and look toward his master with sad aud
plying eye, seeming TO be In great thought.
After bordering for a few moments. the poor
dog gave 4 slight whine and low bark
bowed his head lowly aud plunged iuto the
river; and from his actions he evidently re.
solved to seek freedom from his pains IN ihe
dArksoms oblivion Of death. When in the
water, he raised his head a few times, and be.
ingcalied by name by his master, would look
visifnlly TO the shore; then he would i'm medi-
atety throw his head under the surface of the
water AGAIN. until finally his dogship hoated
away a liieless corpse on the bosom OF the elias.
sic Humboldt. Farewell, poor Ed0- Reqtiesoat
ipqee -
HoT SPRrsos.-This popular place of resort,
either for bathing or for pleasure, is being hb-
eTaiIy patTonzed by the public. In addition
TO the waters, the medicinal virtues of which
are'well understood and appreciated there are
otheT attractions which deserve more than a
passing notice. The hot house alone is well
worth visit. where the orange can be seeu
bloBsounng aongsids Of flowers gathered from
the cold region of the north, which impart an
aroma 10 the senses at once agreeable and
pleasant. The surrounding grouuCh. too, are
being beautitied by fruit and shade trees, vines
and sifrubbe6, which in time win make the
White Sulpher Springs attractive as place OF
pleasant resort Us well as for its waters.
HIN PkvER.-There is evidently chicken
epidemic prevailing among our people this
Spring, ias nearly every IMAM ycu meet inouires
"HOw's Your chickeusr". Getting any eggs?"
What hrc you running on, houdens, black
spanish or dnnghillsE' and other questions of
Il similar character relating always To the poul-
try business. We are satisfied from n careful
diagnosis OF the disease that II ~ nothing more
or less than yIrulent type Of hcu.ferer, and
needs chicken all the time. either strnight
fricasseed, bTolled or stewed, to allay its worst
symptoms.
THE WHEEL or FoRTUSE,-An opportunity
is presented to persons who have not been
fortunate ia this worlds bounties to try their
luck In the great Omaha lottery, which comes
of on the 25th Of May; or in the new Grass
Valley scheme, which comes off on the list
OF June, on which occasions 500, 600 and
$4,000 respectively will be distributed in
prizes to the share holders. For particulars
on this subject inquire of w. Is. Taylor, at this
Office. H.. ..I' ..... . = -
EXPLORING EXPEDITION Wheel
or, OF the engineering corps will soon start
from Camp Halleck on an exploring expeth.
ton through Southern Nevada, pntt of Utah
and Arizona. His escort will consist of ~
men Of company I, Third cavalry, with $50 pack
animals. Some 100 citizens from different
sections OF the country will accompany tue tx.
pediiion. The best part Of the year will be
occupied in the explorations.
STAMrs REoUIgEp. Under the laws of this
State and the United States all epactments,
to entitle them TO bc fled for record, must
have affixed thereto the proper revenue
STAMPS. Hereafter no document will be re-.
corded by the Comfy Recorder unless legally
stamped or the amount for stamps and also
the Recorders fees accompany the same or
as commission through Wells, Fargo Il Co.
EN- RoUTE.-Gov. Geo. l.. Woods passed
here Monday evening EN- roate TO assume his
official position as Governor Of Utah. M
better appointment by Grants administration
nor one that will give better satisfaction to the
whole people Of that Territory, could have beer
made than that Of Governor Woods
VALUABLE STocK.-Two car lontls NJ rnniet
and horses, belonging TO Henry Wasbburn, o
California, passed here on Tuesday last q,
route for Ogden. where they will DO disposed
Of to parties ensged IN frcigbting into Mon
tanh and Southern Utah. They were MI large
and hne animals.
9. II. SroDDARD AND CHAnLEs RICHARDSON
Wells. Fargo a. Co.'S Messengers, have laid
this Office under many obligations, in time,
past, for files OF late California papers; fol
which they have our thanks.