The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1876-04-09

blowing at the time, and serious nppre-
tensions were entertained OF nn extcn-
sivc conilagration. Sparks were
ahowered upon the roof uf another large
hay barn across the street. The firc
lasted over an hour aud q half, nnd
was successfully fought. Holmes e.
Co. lost four valuable horses, besides
their barn and stock, agsregating in
value about $4,000; insured for. s.. 900.
The lumber yard Of Stsrbird & Gold
stone was damaged to the extent of about
81 500; insured for $l,OUO. The lum-
bcr yard OF S. s. Smith, adjoining the
lay barn, was also damaged to the, ex-
tent OF $4,000; insured for 81 600.
Neylan K Young, dealers in steam
pumps and hard lumber lost very henv-
lily, but are fully insured The total
loss will probably exceed $l5,0UO.
Arrangements for the new fast freight
trims OH the overland line have been
suspended, owing to the innbility Of the
Pacific road TO perform the service un.
til its track is clenred of snow and is in
good working order, which will 10 some
time yet. -
Ed. j. Lawrence was found dead YES
terdRy morning at No. 1872 Jessie street.
In bureau drawer was found bottle
containing small quantity Of strych-
nine sticking to the bottom and sides.
Daniel Block, a curbstone operator Oh
California street, has gone, and inquir-
ing friends are looking for him-also
tho Chief Of Police-to the extent Of
$1,000. ~.
Among the passengers by the Con-
stitution from Panama today, were
Count do Zaba and daughter; Prince
de Stahreumberg and Badon Won Thiel-
mann, the Secretary TO the German Le-
CATION at Washington.
The Chinese Companies md their
principal merchants held meeting last
Saturday evening. At the meeting the
following letter was agreed upon, and
to-day it will be sent to Mayor Bryant,
the Chief OF Police and GoYcraor
Irwin:
"7'o III. IT, Ellis, CAitf Of Police Of the
Cty and County Of San Frdncisco, SIR
We wish to call your attention to the
fact that at present frequent unprovoked
assaults are made upon Chinese people,
while walking peacefully the streets Of
the city. Tho nssaulting party is sell
dom arrested by your officers; but if n
Chinamnn resists the assault lie is fire.
quently arrested and punished by fine
or imprisonment. The inflamlnatory
aud incendiary addresses nEainst the
Chinese, delivered Oh the public streets
to tho idle aud irresponsible ele-
lnent Of this great city, have al
ready produced many unprovolied aud
unpnnished assaults upon some OF
our people, md We feur TINT il such
things are permitted TO go on unchcck-
cd, bloody riots against the Chinese
may be tho result. Rcgrettiug that tho
Chinese nre 80 obnoxious to the citizens
OF this country, we arc willing to mid in
seeking repeal or modification of the
treaty existing between China and the
| United States; yet, being hero under
sacred treaty stipulations, We simply nsl;
to be protected in our treaty rights.
Respectfully submitted,
! (Signcd) The SIX CoMp4NIEs.
CHICAGO, April 4.
| AT Cnrlinvillc, Ills, Thomas Tracy,
IN Ill OF rHge, shot his wife and killed
his little daughter, aged q yenrs, with
the butt OF his gun, and when he saw
his terrible work, took his own life by
cutting his throat with butcher knife.
They had not lived happily together
lor some time. She had threatened TO
leave him, and lie Ind often said TIM,
before she should 20 he would kill her.
New IoER, April j.
| The weather here still continues wet.
chilly and disnSrccable. The ruin
storm which set in early yesterday
morning, still continues, and heavy
clouds lIanging over the city indicate a
prolonged storm. The full Of rain dn,-
ing last night was unusually heavy;
II stendy rain for several hours falling
without cessation, Hnd with ulIrcInittiup
| violence.
Editorinlly the Times says the result
oil the election warrants this cXuectntiou
that Connecticut may be counted one of
tho Republican Statcs in November.
Tho World says 1ngcrsoll's minority
over al. .iS about 3,GSU. both branches
OF tho Legislature arO Dcnucrutic, nnd
tho Democratic majority on Joint ballot
is largely increased. Editurinuy the
Horid says, discussing probabilities:
Tho Presidential election figures up 1879
electoral votes for the Democratic cnIl-
didatcH, taking last election AZ q critic.
rian, as follows: In the Southern
States the Democrats in last election
cast l2O electoral votes; in the Puci[c
StRtos the Democrats in lastclcctions cas-,
~ electoral yOtca, and in New York.
New Jersey md Connecticut the Demo.
Gratis in lust election Cas-. 50 electoral
votes. Together these States cast ISy
electoral votcs--morc thnn u inujuiity,
All reports from Connecticut c0ngcie
Tho election OF Governor Inaursull. A
Times special says he is re-Clcctcd Lv
really reduced majority from last yrnr.
IL comedies Democratic Lruislniurc
and claims the State was lost tG tho Re-
| publican rariy by acknowledgement.
II says returns prove TINT II the Rcpul.
hcans had made an active cnnvuaa ilcv
would hnTo elected their whole ticl;ct / and
State Legislature. II lrus been ,lcrnon-
stratcd that tho Stulo could hnvr Ercu
swept By tho Republicans, and, thut il
was not done, let those answer who are
responsible.
| Tribune special says the only Re-.
publican victory Of any consequence in
Connecticut is tho election of Colonel
Wnitc TO Congress.
PoTTsviLLE, Pa, April 4.
| Yesterday morning u man unmcd
Patriot Doughcrty, 40 yoara old, was
killed by fall Of coal at Joint a. Bros.
colliery. Deceased leaves wife aud
tbrco children.
BAN FrAscrsco, April 4.
a match between Goldsmith Maid and
| Golden Cato Of ono milo will bc run on
Saturday. Goldsmith trots QUO milo
nghinst Golden Gate, running u mile
and 900 yards, with five yards allowed
the latter for Etanding start.
Tho California State Medical f;ocieiy
will hold Its annual meeting in this CITY