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The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1877-08-12
Why Mott

We have before alluded to the mar
velous fertility Of tho sage brush lands
flanEing both sides Of the Humboldt
river. There nre thousands of ceres Of
these rich lands in tho vicinity of Elko
which could be readily converted into
tho finest grain producing lands on tho
coast by q system cheap Of irrigation.
Why would it not be good plan to
utilize the waters of tho Humboldt for
irrlgating purposes? The river could
DC tapped b. n ditch at any point above
and supply of water be thus obtained
sufficient to develop hundred fruitful
plantations. In Chile and Peru il
rarely rains, md yet those countries
hnvc for centuries been famous for
their cereal products, and this is nll nc
complisled by mn expansive system Of
artificial irrigation. Some time our
people may profit hy patrouizing after
Chic aud Peru.
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cleans Itit.i.Ii.sS.

W. II. Clark, the gentleman who
recently purchased the Navajo mine at
Tuscnrorn, left on tho train this morn
inB for Virginia City. Mr.. Clurk has
unlimited faith i'll the value OF his new
purchase, and will Immediately erect
first. class machinery upon the proper.
ty. Mr. Clark is IN experienced miner
and mn energetic business man. Tus-
cHrOr" may congratulate herself upon
thc acquisition u! such citizens us Mr..
Clark.
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hight Way OF Il,

It is best to call things by their right
names. Mr.. Levi Gheen, tho nctiug
ngont for tho GoshOots and Western
Shosliono Indians. IL Nh accomplished
Indian linguist, and Is therefore com.
potent 10 give MS tho following import.
mt information in regard to correct
Shoshone pronunciation: Beowawoe Is
Pic-n.o.nweo- meaning, big yellow hill.
Owyhec Is 0N.woo--ineaning gold, or
yellow metal. Goshoot Is pronounced
Gusio.Ute.
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ApoleEetIc.

Yesterday wo thoughtlessly inserted
q short item about pot-huuters, little
thinking that we wero heaving brick
bats Mt any body's glass house. This
morning our sanctum was invaded by a
sinister looking chap, having q whole
cooked eye and hali.cocked gun, who
insisted that the item was meant at him
and that We should either correct our
statement, publicly apologize or fight.
We recant. The gentleman Is not o
pot-hunter. He is simply o pot.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1877-08-12
From Fridays Daily. !


Tho friends of superanuatcd bnr.
keeper in Elko nrc becoming seriously
alarmed Oh account Of his slnky mcn.
tai condition. For some timc past tho
bibulous individual has manifested n
strange fancy for badgers. Sophisticated
terriers and green wntcrmclons. The
last mud most dangerous indication OF
our friends lunacy Is manifested In his
Unsuitable aud unnatural desire for
greens IN his toddios. Tho doctors say
tho case Ia hopeless.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1877-08-12
NOTICE..

Having this dny sold out my ontiro
interest in tho blacksmith and wagon
making business in Elko to MeSsrs.
Ilnshngo e. Go. am dcsirous Of SO thing
up oil outstanding accounts Ms quickly
ms possible, aud Hs my afIairs will TO.
quiro my absence from Elko after .hia
month, oil parties indebted 10 me viii
please como forward and settle OF once,
thus snviug costs, for nll accounts with
mo not squared on or before tho first
day OF September, will 10 placed In tho
hands OF q collector. Z. PuiLLIrs.
ELKO, August z, 1877. f.~ Is
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1877-08-12
PCrSp.i l..

D. G. Bn;terlicld arrived from Toano
and Il. +. Hamill from Wells, by the
train this morning.
Hon. G.. II. Shepherd came down
from his ranch Oh the South Fork, and
returned yesterday.
The ancient relict OF The Washington
family. departed for the West by this
mornings train.
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ForcpRIi.ii,

We have convcrsGd with several per-
sons from the Eastern States who hive
seen Forcpnugh's mammoth circus and
menageric, and they all assert that il is
the Srandest and most complete exhibit
ton Of the kind which has ever up.
peared in the United States. Our ill.,
fornnnts further state TINT Forrpaugh
really exhibits whatever he announces
on tho bills, and that there is no de
ccption or humbug about the concern.
Wo call special attention To Tie ndycr-
tiaement Of tho great show which ap-
pears i'll another column Of this paper.
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lsotttttl Ifla Man.

At TuscarorN there Is n drunken bully
who hns for long time served ms n
perpetual oyCsoro 10 Ovcry descent citi.
zen of tho town. Whom Ia his cups,
this hero OF u thousands drinks Is OK
cossively abusive md insulting 10 my
ono who he faucicg mny lavo crossed
his rnth. Yesterday lao commenced
his usual tirado against strnngor, who
instantly proceeded TO mash tho bully
into nh unacceptable mHsa OF blood
pudding
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1877-08-12

Mr.. Len Wines has received letter
from G. l.. Gillcit under date Of August
18th, which stntes that our former
townsInun. Thomns Es;ell, WAS feeling
and looking better, but was much
weaker than when ho arrived vi Oak
land His physician recommends that
his patient shall remain perfectly quiet
and as his cough has been greatly re.
licved tho case seems ut least hopeful.
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GnnlCEfeFS.

n true sportsman will neither kill
gnme out OF season nor modest game
which is protected by law. Your muir
derous pot hunter, however, will per.
pctrate both these offrnscs whenever
opportunity offers. For tho benefit of
such worthless, wo here state that there
Is heavy penalty for killing any kind
OF game before tho first of September,
except sage chickens. snipc nnd doves.
Quail cannot be killed at any lime in
this State.
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( hniIEc o. Isnsc.

n. +. Peterson has purchased the old
Wyman property from George Seitz,
and moved ms furniture store into the
building on the corner. The old iurni-
ture store makes first-class dance
hall, and the boys have dedicated it to
the risky goddess already. a very
pleasant dancing party assembled
there Monday night, and the young
folks enjoyed themselves until they got
tired, aud threw mp the sponge away
Oh towards morning.
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He Careful,

just now there is mitch complnint In
town Of cholera morbus and other dis.
eases incident to n heated term of
weather. People should guard against
eating too freely OF green fruit, cucum-
berS and other indigostiblo vegetables,
and should, during the sultry days, re-
fr"in from drinking excessive draughts
Of ice water.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1877-08-12

At Wells, Furgo & Co.'s express Of
flee may be seen " lot of specimens just
brought from tho Falcon mine ut Rock
Creek. These specimens were taken
from the bottom OF the shaft at depth
of lie feet, and they arc by far tho
richest samples Of ruby silver we have
yet seen from amy mine in tho State
As we have already predicted. Rock
Creek will make big stir III mining
circles in the near future.
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hIIrR.

We were ahown by S. W. Yawkey
some specimens Of mica from the Ruby
Run6c, at present being worked by
Simon PeNko md others. and we nre
assured by parties in interest, that upon
development Of the mine, the same bids
fair to be one OF, il not the LcS,, pros.
poets on tho coast. The size is oyer
the average sought for in the markets
OF the Eust; clear and free from my
defects. Capital is only wanted to
develop this valuable mineral,
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1877-08-12
DAIRY stare,

The stages for The Northern camps
will, until further rotice, miske daily
trips, instead Of nix limos weak nB
formerly. Passengers can arrive he7t
Sunday morning or depart Sunday
evening at the Same hours ns upon 9TH
or days OF tho week. ,-n
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lRnI.r Phenomenon.

Those who remain out Of bed till
hnlf past nine o'clock in tho evening,
cnn have IL free sight mt II very rare
spectacle. Tho planet Mars is rapidly
approaching point in its orbit which
Astronomers designate Opposition. I"
On the 9Th OF next month the fiery
planet will be nearer 70 the Garth than
it will be again during the lives Of the
present generation. Already the rcd
world bluzes with q splcndor almost
riynling that Of Venus, and the planet
Sniusn, which is in close proximity, is
comparatively insignificant in both
magnitude and Grilliancy. If you de-
sire to catch IL glimpse OF the glorious
orb, look nearly due cast Mt 9:30 p. II.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1877-08-12

THE cheerful. not to say hilarious,
conduct of Fred Wilson, accompanied
by the reckless disregard for expense
manifested i'll lavish invitations To all
his old uclnaintauces TO "staud in and
take suthin," will be more fully under
stood by reference 10 brief notice, III
the subject Of which Fred has half in
terest, which appears i'll another culum Il
OF this issue. That tho aforesaid sub
jcct mny live. thrive and grow up, sport
the latest style OF "pullhack" tEen in
vogue, and eventually rescue from the
sOrrows OF bachcIordom some talented
but baslisul young member of the State
Legislature, is the expressed wish of
the hosts Of the friends of I'll: family.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1877-08-12
WEEKLY ELKO INDEPENDENT.
LOCAL AND STATE NEWS.
CFroIn Saturdays Daily.[


Messrs. Shaw md Howard, couple
of professional billiard players, arrived
here by the train from the east this
morning, and will give two public cx-
hibi,ions Of their skill with tho cue and
worries ut the Depot Hotel billiard hall,
tho first to begin at 0 o'clock this even
ing. Shaw and Howard are the parties
who plnye with Sexton aud GARNER ut
the Philadelphia tournament n short
time ago, and their record OH that oc-
casion is conclusive evidence of their
extraordinary Requirements MS billinrd.
lists. We also noticed some very flat
tering comments upon their perform
ances whilo in Denver, Col by the
press of that city. However, those who
desire 10 witness game worth seeing
will Re in attendance ut the Hotel hall
tonight. TO see Shaw's fancy shots
nlonc is worth the price of admission.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1877-08-12

VIM. W. pu:iiSon. Of New Y0rl: city.
has written to tho Secretary of State
n"kins Information regarding Tie wlcr, :
n!'nmts 81 his cousin. VII. ". Dnvi,.-
n"n. whn, when last heard Ui, H"mc six
years ago. was Wholesale d!StillcF nnd
b:"woi Il siding in some part OF Cali
iOrniA.
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The Injured Knu,trru,

George Crane, the young iuan who
was so severely hurt by being thrown
from horse in Pine Valley, is still
lying mt the Depot Hotel in an uncou-
ciOus condition. AS yet tho extent Of
his injuries have not been fully asccr-
tanned. md it is feared that he is seri-
ously hurt internally.
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Thin.

We know that it is mighty thin graz
ing ut the mouth Of Reese river, but
wc hHd no idc" that the grass was so
short there rs appears fiom MI item in
the local paper: 1.-The Battle Mountain
Messenger thinks TINT in this State un.
parnllelod inducements are offered pco.
pie to starvu to death"
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From Thursdays Daily.1


Tho suit between Smith Van
Droilcn aud ". ID. Ford, In
volving tho question Of toll
claimed 10y tho latter, having been do.
cidcd adversely to the dcfcutont IN tho
Justice Court ut Cornucopin, Smith, In.
forms us TINT hc propnsrs to carry tho
case 10 tho District Court.
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Daily ktoelS Report Mt the Cabinet
r.r.. Saloon.

The San Francisco Stock Report will
hereafter be bulletined OF the Cabinet
Saloon daily, immediately upon receipt
Of tho snmo by telegraph, at 1880 A.
AZ, 12;l5 Z. 81, $3.50 p. n, and OF 4:10
T. ". - 4
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tod TO NiIn,Nrr.

To-day i'll Justice Taylor's Court, tho
examination Of the murdcrous tramps,
Waldo and Davis, wGs concluded. Tho
Court held each Of the worthless in the
sum Of $l,60O to answer before the
Grand Jury, ind ia default Of bail they
were committed TO prison.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1877-08-12
stnEo Arrivals,

The following passengers arrived
this morning from Tuscarora: j. Ma
loney, NJ. Merchant, t, NJ: Rogers,
Robert Cullen, Mrs. Yeates and three
children, sl
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1877-08-12

We learn from tho farmers thut tho
hay crop in most Of tho valleys Ia this
county will be comparatively light, but
to make almonds for tho lightncss, tho
hoy will hc exceptionally excellent.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1877-08-12
HotI Hott.rii IIott..tiIi

To-day at BischoE's saloon the mer-i
curry marked lo2 degrees in the shade
Evidently old Sol ia determined to show
us what he could have done in tho frig-
id months Of May and June.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1877-08-12

TO FARMEEs AND OrHERs.-HnYing
assumed ontiro control OF the black
smithing, wGgon!making and mnohino
shops, ON now prepared TO do any
and oil kinds OF work in my line, pnr-
ticulnrly tho repairing Of agricultural
implements, on tho most favorable
terms.
A. BuuoE, O.
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Grnn1 Prizc.

Tie bullion received by Wells. Fargo
~ Company from Tuscarora this morn.
ING is the largest shipment yet mndc at
any ono time from tho Grand Prize.
Sl7,2l3 81 is not so bad for Two davs'
work with 10 stnmps.
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EentcnccN..

Charles Harris, convicted Of murder .
in the second degree, ct Winnemucen.
hns been sentenced by Judge Bonni-
field, to serve 10 years in tho State I
Prison ',i5't5s'
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Dandy.

AS everybody knows our Iownsmnn,
VI. =. Haynes, always keeps some sort
Of novelty for the amusement Of his
customers and citizens generally. In
front of his restaurant is usually
chained II large Brazilian ape which is
very nischievous and very amusing to
the l;:tlc folks, but the youngsters have
SO persisten:ly tcascd and tormcntetl
the little Dnrwinian that he hns ut last
become extremely ill.tcmpcred, and it
is no longer safe to fool with him. Yes
terday the monkey suddenly sprang
upon and viriOusly bit The arm OF one
Of the attaches of lInyneS' establish
mrnt, inilicting deep md painful
wound with his villninous incisors. Pa
rents should warn their children
"gninst Haynes pets especially
Baudy.
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O, ,gtets c :,,,x por.n.

. IN consequ snco Q; tao prospective
reTareo IL Turkey, s corresponding de.o
elmo ia oya.ecs is in ordeh and hero
sf!c. icnr LIS y7ill secure plato Of Ito
!uscio1s bi7alvoa 81 the Gem RestauFant
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IIrill.

Many OF Our business men hre growl-
ing about tho dullncss OF trade, bat
they should bear in mind TINT tho
country people and many Of our own
folks, arc now busy with tho hny and
hnrlcy harvest.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1877-08-12

The following persons departed for
TuacGrorn by stage last evening: j.
Duff Brown, Gnbc Hall, Miss McCur.
mick, J. \. Maynard. Il. a. Littlciicld,
James Welsh and Miss Mollic Richard.
SUn,
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Grand Prize Again,

This morning tho stage from Tusca-
rora brought to Wells, Fargo e. Co.,
another consignment Of nino bnrs Of
bullion Of the vnluc of Sli,0Oi IL.
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NJ. p. Freeman D. Company, Elko.i
NeYa da. GRO ratLcrized to receive theu,
Assess na=t en- tho stock OF tho nboye-; u
rnD,cd Company. +. e. "a JgaJ ~
iya7.lm Dr Tnzr9 III. & NJ, Co. II!
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ThouEIlIful.

Our friends at the Gem" took a
timely hint from tho thermometer and j
treated our thirCsy tyPe.stickers to SUM-
dry libations of delicious Milwaukee
beer. There is lots more Of that stuff
at the " GEN." IL
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Notice.

quo notice Tint assessment No. 1 OH
.ho do Frees mining stock has been
inS~iy roscindcd, mud that assessment
no. q Inns been levied by tho Company
VIII be found IN another column.
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Under tho careful and sSillfuI man.
ngc,nent Of Drs. Mrigs and Hunting.
ton, L. J. Shiflett, whose leg. was so
friG'ifully crushed Ivy II railroad hnnd
car md subsequently amputntc,l, is
rapidly recovering.
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Another train OF 20 cars loaded with
tie" passed Gust to-day, which aggregate
about 1000 tons OF tho article within
the week.
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Mighcl", Of tho Carson Awtdi, hns
been rus.icnting in the Sierra Ncvndas.
On high mountain hG discovered Il
beautiful little lake, upon which lie
conferred tho expressive and pretty
nnmo Of "Dimplc."
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FnHrrAuGH's great circus IL on itH
way west hy rail. Tho bill s,ickors have
reached Ogden.
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lI;InrIltrLa Ia. Ninur.

Laai evening, wcri Fred. Mdnsun.
'nmrs SnlOnry ana two Chinumcn. for
Th9carorI auh Mrs. Dorsey for tho %
milo Station.
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fIot.

Tho thermometer ut 3 o'clock this
afternoon stood ut " degrees in tho
shndc.
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IIcpnrturrs

Following passengers took tho eIogO
for Tuscnrorn last evening: Gus. Kukn,
Sam. Blonger, Robot Cullen, -. q.
Taylor,
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81 the IjnIIIC I.IclIH,.;cr

Mcisra Shaw & iiUward will give II
billiard sCnncc nj the Bank Exchange
Saloon, tomorrow afternoon.
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Stage SrriVRlH.;

Tho following passengers arrived
from TuscNrorG this morning: s. Reed
aud one Chinawonnn. From River
Station.-Migs Plughoif.
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bullion Received.

Tho stage this morning delivered ut
the Office OF Wells. Fnrgo & Co. from
TuFcnror" bar Of Leopard bullion
valued at S2,407 %. and o bars OF
Grand Prize, valued at S15,2l3 81.
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Stack SssCssIncnt.

by reference to au advertisement In
another column, IL will DO secn that tho
Falcon Mining Company has lowed an
assessment (No. 81 Of fvo cents per
share, delinquent September 8, 1877,
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This morning, George Dwcllcy, from
COrhucopin. and T.. \. Liltlciiuld.
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Tho following persons departed for
the North Inst evening: 4. Il. phcLy,
a. Dowtlen and 4. NJ. 1iogcrs.
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Arrival. ny Etuuc,

From the North, this morning, DR..
NJ. W. Parsons.
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stsce Denarturea,
Observation-Disclosures

BY stngo to Tuscarora last evenings.
u. L. King, D. Elliot, 49, Dyer. .I.gs
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s. ]. SMITH, matchmaker aud juw'
oler, Elko, Nevada.
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De Free, u. 4 N. Company. :

FoG "Boquet Specials go to tipi
G EN-. ~
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1877-03-14

We are pleased to note the
change that has come over this
corrty in the last few years in the
way of raising farm produce. 1t
is but short time since all the
hay, potatoes, flour, butter, etc,
consumed by the people of this
county was the product of other
counties and States, and was ship.
ped to Alpena for use; while now,
nearly every day one can see the
large loads Of excellent hay which
has been raised in Alpena county,
and sold to some of our people for
home consumption. Potatoes are
raised here in abundance, proba.
bly, sufficient to supply all home
demand; while wheat of the very
choicest kind. and of large yield,
is now raised every year, and can
be converted into flour at the -four
ing mill in this city. 1t is also a
noteworthy fact that some of the
choicest butter in our market is
manufactured by the wives OF
farmers in this county. Alpena is
growing rapidly, the farming in
terests are being more and more
felt every season, and our business
men can look forward to a not far
off future when many of the i'm
ported necessaries of life will be
done away with for those of home
production.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1877-03-14
Fire Fiend.

Fire broke out in the foundry
and machine shop of David Crippen,
about 10 o'clock last Thursday
night, and although the engines
were both quickly out and at work,
before the flames were extinguished
the machine shop and fire room
was total wreck. 1t is supposed
that the fire originated in the fire
room, and the building being OF
wood and very dry, the flames
spread with alarming rapidity.
However, the steamers soon had
the flames under control, and sue
ceeded in keeping them subdued
to such an extent that the ma
chinery in the shop did not become
sufficiently hot to be of serious
damage in that respect. The loss
and damage on machinery will
probably amount to 1000 or ST.
200, and was insured for $1,000.
The building, which is a complete
loss, was insured for $500, the loss
being considerably larger.
About two o'clock the next morn
ing, the house of Francis John, on
Mills street, was discovered to be
on fire. and the engines were again
ont and ready for duty, bat it was
found impossible to save the build
ing. as the fire had gained too much
Roadway, and the house was com
pletely destroyed. There was no
one living in the house at the time
of the fire, and the occurrence Of
the disaster is supposed to be the
work Of on incendiary, and Francis
John has been arrested on charge
of setting Gre to his house, for the
purpose of defrauding the insur-
snce company. The building was
worth $500 or $1,000, and was in
sured for $1,000.