The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1871-02-18

SELF as Col. Jack -. Of Elko, has since his
arrival here, been Swallowed by the police. on
information received by that department that
certain articles Of wearing apparel, belonging
to an unsettled estate. had mysteriously disap.
Peared from that place about the time the
aforesaid Colonel left. As he was never known
70 have more than one suit at time, change
would be prima facis evidence OF his guilt.
The utmost scrutiny of the police thus far has
resulted in no evidence that he has any change
of any kind. but seems rather to be running on
the narrow gauge Possibly there may be
other homes better suited for his rustication-
.SdLtidLoer.
For ways that are dark. and tricks that are
vain, this Col. Jack - is peculiar. His
mysterious disappearance from our midst, and
rumor that was current on the streets that he
had visited Salt Lake City at the solicitation of
President Young to look after the Young-lings
Of his flock, was all a 'put-up job by his
friends to cover his retreat, while his real pur-
pose doubtless is to commit felony on Brig
hams domestic arrangements, by packing the
whole thing of and running it awhile on his
own account. That the police should look af-
ter so dangerous u character il natural.
GONE HoME.-Henry A. Corcoran, who has
been an inmate Of the County Hospital for
nearly two years past, from the effects of pis-
tol shot received near Camp Halleck, at the
hands of a desperate named Thomas Heffereu,
and for which offense the said Hefferen is ex-
plating life sentence in the Penitentiary was
placed on board the cars this week and sent 10
Omaha, at the expense of the county, where
he will meet relatives who will take him to his
old home in Ohio, and care for him. Judge
keeney's remark, when sentencing Hefferen,
that "since the moment you inflicted that
wound upon Corcoran, he has constantly suf-
fered unspeakably; he has never since risen
from his bed; and after nearly two years of
agony, he has rOtted almost to IA skeleton, with
only life left TO draw his breath and suffer Oh, +"
illustrates his present condition.
LIGHT TRAyEL.-As this is the dull season
the world over, but little can be expected in
the way of travel. Travel in the cars is lighter
now than II has been for eight months past, and
the stage running ldaho-ward carries remarka-
bly, light loads, as is also the case Of the Pail
SADIE stage running to the southern mines of
Mineral Hill, Eureka, White Pine, etc. The
truth is, the travelling world are waiting for
Spring 10 open and the roads 90 settle before
they move to any great extent. So we can
look for this state of general stagnation for two
months longer, when We opine rush in
every direction will take place. 'Hold-fast' Is
the dog for the times, and all we have TO do is
TO wait patiently for the wagon which is GER
tain TO pass this way, narrow-gauge or no mar
row gauge.
The PRAIRIE FARMER ANNUAL ron lS7l.-A
neat little pamphlet of IA pages, with the
above title, has been received from the Prairie
Farmer Company. at Chicago, Illinois. 1t is
profusey illustrated with farm cottages, poul-
try houses, piggeries, flowers etc, and is filed
with short essays on rural subjects. 1t also
contains a calendar with astronomical notes,
and a seed, implement, nurserymen and stock
breeders' directory. Each subscriber to the
Prairie Farmer for 1871, (S2 90 IA Year, re-
ceives "A copy OF this annual gratis. Non-sub-
scribers can get II by RENTING 30 cents TO the
publishers, and it is richly worth the money.
INFORMATION is wanted of Daniel W. MCGEE,
of Virginia. When last heard from, in 1858,
he was in Sacramento, Cal. en- route for the
Frazer River mines. Any person having infor-
nation or him since that time will confer a
great favor on his aged mother by communicate
ing with DIR. j. NJ. Brcelaud, San Francisco,
or w. l.. Garter, Shasta Cal. The Press gen.
orally will confer a favor by extending this ill.,
quiry for information in regard to the missing
man.
The Eastern bound train that left here on
Saturday last if it did mt have a live Governor
on board, took on here at least live man in
| the person of Sam. II. Brewer, who, for years,
| we have favorably known on this coast, and
| who goes on a short visit to see the old folks
| Mt home What Sam don't know about run
| ming hotel. is not worth knowing, and what
| he does know would make an interesting vol.
ume Tor beginners.
SPECIAL NorICE.-All You fellows who have
been getting your basams and other 'fiIings'
Of me the past Winter without putting up for
! the same, are hereby notified that my books
are closed, and that further patronage from the
same source must be accompanied with the
SpOndldickS or no attention win be paid to your
wants by the undersigned. Too much of a
| good thing is ruinous. l.. TERRY.
| BUSINESS CHASGE-M. Z. Freeman Il Co.
have been appointed agents for Wells, Fargo
Il Co, in Elko, and will move into the Office
now occupied by them as soon Gs it is fitted
mp. A large new vault is to be built immedi-
ately for the Office, and the firm will still con-
time to carry on the banking business as usual
Wells, Fargo d Co. having discontinued the
drawing of checks, etc
| A NUBASCE.-We have been requested "a
mention concol ming the piling up of rubbish
and ashes in front and around the Court hous.
premises. Ii is exhibiting very bad taste to
| allow such state of affairs, and has been re.
marked upon by many. Put yonr rubbish and
ashes out of sight.
MosE HAYNES and several others Of our citi
zons left here several days since to take look
at the Salt Lake mines, and the country gen
orally in that region. We understand that Mr
| Haynes will improve the opportunity to mp.
point new agency in Salt Lake for the sale Of