The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1871-01-21
Broosr DAYS. forgetting that he was no lon

exhibition. after adjusting his skates, was
beautiful poiso on one foot, which would have
been a success had not the foot went from IN
der him. standing the old gentleman on his
head This he explained to his numerous de-
scendents as the pOSiSh de sumner, which they
seemed to fully appreciate. His next feat was
o backward jump over II stick laid crossways Of
the ice, which would have proven IA most artis-
tic performance had he not miscalculated the
proper time to jump, but striking the stick
amidships, he was thrown heavily upon his
back. That he characterized as the pOsish de
stdr-gdIer His last exhibition of skill was
writing his name on the ice. To this he
brought all of his ancient talent and dexterity,
but by singular mshap, both legs parted ex-
actly in the middle, going in opposite direc-
tons, and making the old man strike bottom"
like unto thousand of brick" This he de-
nominated the pDSiSh de splitter. after which
he excused himself from further lessons ON
that occasion, concluding, doubtless, that the
cold way of doing things on ice" had better
be postponed to more suspicious season.
MINERAL Hula correspondent writes from
Mineral Hill, and says that town is rapidly i'm
proving. The large three story hotel. being
built by Bradley a Co., is nearly completed,
and makes "A decided addition to the place.
The hotel Is 30 by 80 feet, and contains % nice
large rooms. besides the kitchen, an ample din
ing room, bar-room, and also IA room for an
express Office. The hotel will be conducted in
frst-class style. Col. l.. l.. Rains has compile
ted an elegant saloon, where those seeking
pleasure will receive polite attention. He
thinks IL one of the best mining camps Of the
State. A vast quantity of rich rock Is now "
ing ut the Manhattan mill awaiting the crush
ing process. The mill is now turning out over
- 600 in value of bullion every day. aud cali
not begin to do the work needed. More mills
are wanted Immediately. The Manhattan mill
is unable to crush all the from the mine
owned 10y its own company. 1t is asserted,
upon good authority that 800 tons of ore are
now on hand for crushing. More mills would
be kept constantly at work, and must be
built. There are no idle men ut Mineral Hill,
and limited number of new hands could lind
work. This coming season will make "a
fine showing. ThercaT plenty OF good lodges
that will be worked very shortly.
WHY DON'T VOC Go?-If you are going to the
Salt Lake mines, and want to be in at the
death, You should buckle on your knapsack
and proceed thithcr ut once. True, the excite
ment is not as fevcrish 1t will DE after the
traps are all set to catch the gudgeons. hut then
enough has been limited at to make 1t import
ant that you should get off as soon as your
financial condition will permit. To encourage
you to start, We will give you some Of the prI-
ces paid there for labor. 4 miner, who nnder-
stands his business, is paid SiOpcr month and
board; inferior hands, $50. Mechanic wages
range from 81 80 to - per day. The labor
market is already OvcrstOckcd, but that moth
ing, the excitement won't reach the climax M
I'll you get there. and then, you know. you cnn
curse the whole thing ms put mp job. got
ten up by spectators, sharp"Ts. etc. 4 letter
received 10y "a gentleman in Elku, from an old
miner at Cottonwood under date of Jan. 81,
says: Not as good Hs White Pine by id
sight; but let the boys come, this * their an
nuul elephant, and they must see the length of
his prubOsCis before they will be satisfied"
Yes, this Is the next elephant placed on cXhi-
biton for your benefit, and II you fail to 80 the
show won't come of.
PERsoxAIs.-We had the pleasure of meet
ing on Wednesday, at the Depot, one Of our
old Humboldt friends. George +. Gcisse. of
the firm of JnO. G.. Fall n Co. of KNOXVILLE
Mr.. Gcissc WINS on his return from the East
where hc has been for the last three months
visiting his old home in Philadelphia and at
tending to business interests III New York city.
Judge Il. J. llndlcy, of Uuiouvillo, called on
us yesterday. The Judge still maintains his
usual dignitcd appearance but is the same
jolly and happy soul as in days of yoTc, and
says the ''world wags we'll with him still"
7, n. Brown, Esq, County Recorder of
White Pine, dropped in upon us yesterday.
He speaks very sanguine of the prospects of
White Pine, and says we will be nearer neigh
bors as soon AS We make our railroad cOnncc-
ton.
LOOK OUT FOR HrM.-Jake Marks, one Of the
prcsen; Board of County Commissioners, left
few mornings since for thc State Capital,
ostensby to regulate the machinery OF that ill.,
stitution, but really, we think to look after the
Pecuniary condition of some of the members.
His outfit was II billed shirt. bologna sausage,
Limbcrgor cheese, bottle of 'rcd-cnd' aud u
small package that resCmhed u hymn-hook.
but wns'nt--all of which are necessary ad unCts
to n SUI cessful trip III that direction. lie will
probably camp on the plaza with tho impccu-
NOUS cuss from Storey. Watch him, M he
IL on the marrow gauge.
HuSpHyp Di.TAsTs may proceed FROM one source
diseased or deb iitatcd stomach. No human being
can I've healthy when digestion = disurduird Tone
the stomach aud liver and regulate the bnwrs with
DIR. WALkEHE NEGETAnLE NGSEUAH BITTEHs, and the
work Of assimilation AID CNCrCtun will GO braycly
This vital elixir CouguCrs the alt phy steal
rcRularHs. by insufiug perfect digestion aud u
proper How of bile. II iusuTCs blood. vigorous
circulation and the prompt discharge OF all
ter from the system.
RETUnyED.-Len. Wines returned on We'd
nosday mornings train from n visit to- tho East
The iact of his having been in Washington
don't seem to have turned his head any. as he
ninBioS ianiiinfiy again with his old friends.
REv. JonS Blows will preach in the Prcsby.
torian Church tomorrow at II o'clock A. ~.
ana IN the evening at o'clock. Subject
The Power and influence of the Bible"
The ladies connected with the church ac-
knowledge the receipt from L. B Pixloy, of
n Ilas,,. Il. Al.