The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1871-01-28

more. A hundred thousand dollars in fat cat
tie. About third in population amongst the
counties. First amongst the counties in its
proportion To the school fund. Moving on to
the construction of a railroad which will be
only second, in its importance, to the Central
Pacific; and which will be worth twice as much
to Elko ia the Central Pacific is White Pine
is rather a cheerful bilkl Pity we havn't more
such!-White Pine Netcs
We except the amendment! We had no in
tention Of placing White Pine among 'bilks,'
but inadvertently White Pine was substituted
for Kern River, in our article, and not noticed
until after our edition was worked off. too late
OF course to make the correction. No one
knows better than We do that White Pine to-
day stands second to no county in Nevada in
point of material wealth; and for us to class it
among the 'bilks, is simply to rob Elko of one
OF ITS main pillars of support, which we are not
disposed to do. We concur: white Pine is
rather a cheerful blk! Pity we havn't more
suchr'
DrD'ST Know HDt.-A gentleman living not
thousand miles from Elko, who boasts of as
white head of hair and whiskers as the next
centenarian, concluded a few evenings since TO
patronize n tonsorial artist and have his whisk-
ers and head manipulated to improve his per
sonnet n little. The luxury was soon obtained,
and at his request, hair, eyebrows and whisk-
ers. were changed from snowy white to raven
blackness by the use of the BARRIERS dye.
Hugely pleased ut the metamorphosis as we'll
as at the idea Of surprising his wife, he started
home, but imagine what must have been that
mans feelings when he put in his appear
ance" at the house, to find that he was not
only unrecOgnized but ordered to leave the
premises at once. Don't you know me Kate,
I'm your husband?" my husband! get ont
of my house, you dirty dog or I'll call the po-
hnaf I,,f1 ,,l g. L.,
nize them?" One look treasured her. " Yes.
Ben, know them feet, they can come in, but
let that head remain outside"
Masonic ISsrALLATros-The RIko Lodge OF A. I.
and 4. 81, organized the cath inst. and the In
stallaiion ceremonies conducted by Past Master VIM
NJ stafford Assiste by Past Masters =. A. Rogers g.
r Gillctt and Vim. Smeaton. The following officers
duly Installed for the ensuing year: J. u. Treat
W. NJ; II. Armer. = W: T. :. Yates. J. W; 7. "
stone Soc,'y: H. Oliver T-easur,r;J il Hoffman $ D.
J. EicheHentr J. H.: T. Hamel and q. X. YanAelstyn
Stewards: and Smith VanDrcillng, Tyler. II opens
with A crnbcrship Of about FORTY which insures A
very prosperous Lodge. After the ceremony OF natal
laon. the fraternity repaired To the Cosmopolitan
Hotel where table loaded with choice yiAnds. ct Get
cras spread. around which the members gathered
and fratcrnal good feeling flowed IN tOass and timely
responses.
CnEEsE.-At the store OF Marks & s;cinbergcr dur.
ing the past week. we noticed large quantity Of
cheese, the product Of Mr. SCOTS dairy Pine Valley
which. IN orr humble Judgment. Is equal To the best
imported article ever brought 10 this market Here
another industry developing itself which is calculated
% keep money at home and render independent 81
supplies from abroad: and IL vast resources in
appropriated 10 the manufacture of cheese
and butter Eko county would soon take rank and be-
come famous throughout Nevada In this particular,
the butter aud cheese makers OF Orange county New
York, have throughout the world.
A. hummer, having become disgusted with
the business prospects of Elko this Winter, has
gathered mp his effects and started north via.
Walkers line, and will probably set up bust
ness III Idaho, If he can reach Boise City in
time to gather up some of the legislative
crumbs. His ambition now is TO get Office, but
| failing in this, will put up with any small thing
within his reach. We commend him To our
friends north and hope he will meet with the
treatment that his long and eminent services
50 much entitle him to.
The idea that Indians can't be civilized is q
mistake. There is nothing that a Boston man
| ingly illustrated on our streets. few days
| since, by a ShOshonc auctiOning of large
Humboldt trout. "Onc-dOllar- hap, one-dCl-
lar-hap, one-dollar-hap, for big fish, who give
two-dollar. (Boston man no like fishO Dol.
lar-hap, once, dollar-hap, twice, third and last
time, can't dwell, dollRr-hap, three times,
and sold to Noscy on the corner"
WHITE SULruER srRISGs.-Thcso springs. located
the town Of Ekn. just coming into good rcputc
they are certain cure. w. q. Craighcad who two
weeks went 20 the springs perfectly helpless IL 81
far recovered he able tn work and attend in part
| Ia hiS duties NJ Deputy sheriff Three persons from
Eureka, suffering from what the miners call the lead
disease" cured in three weeks time. Largo i'm
prpvcments To the accommodations at the springs will
be made early I'm the season. when have doubt II
will become place Of popular resort. See advertise
mCnt In another column.
| PETIu BURNETT Of the Tuolmnc S-loon. has placed
on our table sample Of California wine and brandy
both of which are ~ excellent flavor and Of pure ynt
sgc Mr.. b. deals in ;hcsc homemade BEVERAGE and
prCparcd to dispose Of them any quantity To- sui
purchasers. II men will indulge let them drink uay,
liquors. In connection with his saloon. H. has At
ted up first class restaurant with all the modern
rrUycm"ntS, where everything the market affords
he obtained at 'livc and Let live" prices lilo all yc
| who hunger and thirst" give the Tuolonno salo0or
/ and restaurant call. Potter Ia having his sample
rooms fitted mp In elegant style.
A POUR year old, the pet Of tho family, wat
pecring out of the window towards the snow,
mountains to the south Of Elko. when he asked
his mother "Who made themY" God mad,
them. Robby." where does bod live?'
"In the sky" answered tho mother. "Hov
does bod dit thcre?" ale flies there" "IIa
bod dot wings and tail like u bird?" TIL,
mother WIS nonplussod.
| CoAL.-A few weeks, Mt most, will demon
strate the fact whether Elko county boasts
frst-class coal mine or not. The prObabilitie
are MI on our side and tho indications are thu
the bed is not only extensive, but of n very su
perior quality. This will give us anothc
source of wealth as well rs filling tho pocket
of it's fortunate owners.