The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1876-08-27

ganization Of State Club was not per-
fected, but IL is expected that at the
next meeting the officers will be elected
The Mayor acted rs Chairman and G..
W. Thomas as Secretary. The matter
OF starting morning newspaper Of
Democratic proclivities was generally
discussed, and it was agreed that the
party had great need of an organ, and
the preliminary steps towards it's estab-
ment will be taken at an early day.
CARsoS. Aug. 20.
A fire broke out in tho kitchen of the
Corbett house at 4:3O a. m. Aug. 10;
losses estimated at $4,000
CHEYENNE, Aug. 81.
All but twenty-seven of the Utes who
left Fort Fettemnn, after having been
fensted and armed, and having partici-
pated in numerous war dances, deserted
ut Cheyenne river on Friday, taking
with them the arms which were fur
nished them to fight the Sioux. This
explains the story of tho four days bat
tie brought into Ogden by two Utcs,
who wero doubtless descrtcrs.
WAsHISoroS. Aug. 81.
When the remains OF Speaker Kerr
arrive here Sergeant-nt-Arms Thomp-
son will take charge of them. He is in
favor OF having them lio in state ono
day in the Capitol. Speaker Saylor,
before leaving last night for Rock Alum
Springs, strongly favored such course.
This will depend much on the feeling
OF Mrs. Kerr. Yice-President Ferry,
having received dispatch from Mr..
Adams, Clerk Of the House. stating that
he, with the body Of Mr.. Kerr, would
arrive here Tomorrow, has delayed his
departure for Michigan, and will ac-
company tho remains to New Albany,
Indiana.
NEw York, Aug. 81.
Flags on the city buildings in this
city and Brooklyn today were displayed
half-nast out Of respect to the memory
OF tho lato Speaker Kerr.
Gold closed Mt 1lOM and 1IOA.
Tho employees Of the New York and
Now Jersey Railroad have struck, md
traffic over the road is suspended. Tho
non-Paymcnt Of wages for four months
and protesting against the notes given
Tor the previous four monthB' wages is
tho cause.
HARTFORD, Conn, Aug. 81.
Eighty Chinese boys left here today
for Philadelphia to attend tho Exhibi-
ton. They aro the students being
educated in this country under tho
superintendent OF the Chinese Educa-
tionnl Commission.
WoRcuEsrER, Mass., Aug. 81,
A meeting of Irish Democrats was
held tonight, ut which q committee
was chosen to perfect an organization
for the purpose OF opposing the noini-
nation Of Chas. Francis Adams for
Governor by the. Democrats. This ia
the result of Adams action relative to
tho Fenians, while he wua Minister to
England.
WHEELING. ". Ya., Aug. 81.
II is reported this evening thnt n
school mistress. whose nnme is not
given, i'll the town Of Glencoe, was way
laid md outraged, after which the
ruihans cut ont her tongue and other
wise maltreated her person.
PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 81.
Rutherford i. Hayes has resigned
his membership 70 the Bonrd Of Cen
tenninl Commissioners OH account OF
other duties. Gen. Bachlan, of Tre-
mont, Ohio, is named for his place.
DUBLIN, Aug. 81.
The Irish Riflo Team for America has
been completed by the addition Of SIr.
Ward. The gentleman is reported to
bo a fine shot.
PARIS, Aug. 81.
Deputy Camille Clnudc, Republican,
was killed by lightning yesterday.
CONsTANTiSorLs Aug. 81.
Tho Emperor Of Morocco has de.
clnred his inability to send his custo.
mary subsidy to the Sultan Of Turkey
owing to tho heavy strain Oh his re-.
sources catised by the suppression oI
disturbances in his own dominions.
LONDON, Aug. %.
Disrncli has issued his farewell nd
dress 10 his constituents OF lIuckinham
shire, by whom ho has been retained II
tho House Of Commons continuousl,
since 1917. lie snys: Throupliou
my public lifo haYo arrived at tw,
chief results. Not insensiblo to tn,
spirit OF progress, have. ent!enyorcd [,
reconcile the change with that rcspec
for tradition, which Is ono Of tho mai,
clements Of our strength. On inferno
nffHirs ] have endeavoted 10 dovclo,
and strengthen tho Empire, bclioyin,
TINT thu combinations of achievement
md responsibility elevate the charncto
and condition Of tho people.
VIENSA, Aug. 81.
A special from Belgrade states thu
oyertures were made TO Seryia 10 dn
by tho Diplomatic Agents of England
France. Italy and tho ihreo Grcu
Powers looking 10 tho negotiations 70
peace.