The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1877-07-15

Enough food has been ordered to sus-
tain large army during long cam.
pHign. These operations are consid
cred significant in view Of the condition
Of Western Europe.
SAN FRANCISCO. July 10.-Onc Col.
Boulden is about to commence suit
against the United States to obtain pos.
session Of Marc Island, now used by
the Government ~ navy yari. The
plaintiff alleges that the title of the
United States 10 the Island, originally
a Mexican Government grant, is TIL.
sound. and that lie holds the only veiid
title. The Thrill District Court has
granted the plaintiff au orler to pre-
cure testimony of witnesses. who a.e
numerous aud scattered ever the State.
Tho following Will appear as counsel
for the plaintiff: Judge jeremiah S.
Black and General Albert Pike, Of
Washington, and 2icss:s. Miner Vi.
Noon and AlvGrado, OF this city.
\ Portland press dispatch says the
Congressional Committee yesterday cx-
nmimcd Il. L. Moody. W. W. Swceny.
L. y. Shurileif, L. i. Lcwis and o. y.
Deny, but the testimony elected was
imHhaterial and contradictory, and hal
little or 40 direct bearing Oh the case.
To-day II. Straight testified that while
he could not he positive that none Of
those wlc, like himself. changed from
! Sesmith 20 Grover, received any money
for-so doing, nevertheless. irum the
circumstances ui the ease, ha did not
believe tina! either vi them received a
cent.
BEELIS. July l0.--M the last inter
view Lord Russell informed Prince
Bismarck that England would under no
condition whatever suffer the Russian
occupation OF Constantinople. Prince
Bismarck replied that he considered the
occupation OF Constaatinople the best
way to obtain the purposes for which
war was commenced.
LONDON, July l0.-Tho Captain Of
the United Kingdom Rifle Team writes
the agent Of the Associated Press i'll re-
gard to the approaching match nj Creed
moor rs follows: I've have concluded
to sail fer New York b. the steGimc.
City Of Richmoni Oh the 10th OF An
gust, SO rs to have time to get settled
bciorn tho match"
The necessity for supplies has tenn
porarily checked the Russian advance.
Tho system Of rcqaiaiOn by which alone
the YGst modern armies have been ell
nbled to operate quickly, cannot be
Practicc;i i'll Bulgaria. The Russians
bring all they WAN. from their base Of
supplies, for this reason, tLeir fist I'M
p"rtan: move will bo to SEIZE Ru3:chnk
This accomplished, the army will have
q rect mail communication - Bac!G-
rest. So Jar only s!igE: sl.i.mislgs
have occurred. An officer Isl tlIg h.ni!-
| Quarters Vi the s:aiY sara lh3 Car fully
expects EngiHnl will declare war witG!n
Il month. aud is prepared to meet IAp
serious Issues Involved.
Co*STAS:IHo"L1, July lo.--Ahdui
Kar:m Pashn h,s asked for g., 0@J more
men. 1t is probable tha: 10th lie AMI
AinIYd Eyonn PUahn will bc H,,ncri..
dei By tho Sultan AMI AichEa: ill
PAsha respectively. Air!.i:!rt Eue!:li
Pmsha, cx-iizicr, il charged WITH tho
supreme coatrul OF tie military miiuri.
Tho object Of tue appointment Of tho
latter il to secUrc :ho ncquiesc.ucc of
the people ii further resistance should
be found useless. The c2nitlruco in
BUChiii Pasha is such that all will Ge
ready to Gc"cPt his opia!on Oh th!s
point.
BUCHAREST, July lS.--A CaTrrsran.
slcat tclcyraYhg that the council OF min.
listers has decided that the Roumrn!am
| Amy shall assume tn. offensive. 1t il
reported that Gcilornl Uruct, Minister Of
War, will take tho field.
a Turkish monitor is ashore at ll,p
mouth OF the Dnnuba ind remains
firmly fHCd. Her crew hGYo been taken
OF, md she is now in pnaseasion vi two
EnsEian Vessels.
SrEE"GrIElD (AIn3s.), July IO.--In
the trial Of the bank burglars to-day
WIN. ID. Edison, lock expert. testified
10 his connection with the prisoners
while travelling salesman for Herring
Il Co., sa!cmnkcrs, in the Fall Of 1873.
lie formed partnership with Conrcra,
Scott and Dunlap to discover chances
for the bank robbery, make prepare
tons aud share in the spoiIJ. Edison
received $1,000 from tho robbery Of
tho bank nj Quincy, Illinois, and $500
from PittslOn, Pa, The gang made
Gn unsuccessful twO months Gi!",npt
Mt Elmira, and Berry was sent to Uio
rcntcntihTy for il. They MISC made
Successful attempts Mt other points
| Throughout tho United Stats. Edison
reported n weakness in tho vault Of
| tho northampton liInl; in August,
| 1915, and obtained tho impression Of
| keys. The HtcuiitiCH stolen wcTu con.
| ceaied in Washington for fortnight
after tho robbery. Edison received
$l2OJ, amd negotiated with il!o bank
for the return OF tho scGuritiGH, Tho
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