The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1878-02-10
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New ORLyASs. Feb

New ORLEANS, Feb. 1.
In the Anderson trial, to-day, several
witnesses testified of rehearsing the
testimony which came before the Re-
turning Board in 1876, and giving their
version of the facts of that controversy.
1t was testified that Anderson was
present when Vernon parish returns
were opened and knew their condition
James Pelleter. waiter at -Four Seasons
restaurant, testified that Anderson,
Wells, Cassanave, Littleield, McCor-
mick and others. one Sunday in Deem
Der. dined there, and he heard Little
field inquire OF Wells what hc would
do il the Democrats carried the State
by 10, 900 majority. Wells replied, lie
would give il anyhow to the Republi-
cans. Anderson said. if the Democrats
receive 1000 majority he was Obliged
10 give the State to Hayes. This wit
ness testified substantially the same
before the Congressional Committee.
Cassanayc and Collins both testified
that Gen. Anderson WAS present when
Vernon parish returns were opened and
made some remarks as 10 the small
Republican vote in that parish.
IHoNToN. Ohio. Feb. /.
This afternoon Phillip Wenzel shot,
and mortally wounded his wife, seri-
ousiy wounded his son, slightly wound
ed his daughter, and then shot him
self III the head. Tho cause OF the
trouble has not transpired.
TorEKA, Feb. /.
There has been but little excitement
here to-day. Citizens Bank of North
Topeka closed its doors, hut only owe
S26, 900 aud will bc able to resume i'm
ten days; the other Banks paid all
demands.
Chicago, Feb. !.
\ T"aef Bismarck special says pri-
vatc telegram from a reliable source ut
Tongue River Eo-t, reports that Gai..
Miles l. preparing to move against Sit
ting Bull about tho IOlh of February.
Tn" force consists Of eight compuuys
of CUyalry nni six or eight of Infantry,
with al! ubiuimablu Crow Indians.
CLLyrLAND. Feb. |.
The rear onl Of freight train bound
east on the LIKE Shore and Michigan
southern Railroad vas Tun into Ly II
smowplow propelled 10y two engines,
near AshtabuiI, this afternoon. Both
engines aud four cuIs were wreck ed;
Joseph Bundt anG ticyrge Clemens. Of
Erie, were killed, and John Suttcr.
Timothy Sullivan and a fireman named
Jones, wrrc badly injured.
WAsmINGroS. Feb. ..
A we'll Informed Louisianan, SAYS cx.
Gov. Wells arrived IN Washington yes
tordNy and tool, lodgings in private
house, not caring to have his locality
publicly known. but that small circle
Of public men have been couidontially
informed lac is in the city, and that
his demand on them is for protection
from pending prosecution in New Or
lonns; II they should be unsuccessful in
furnishing ii. he will leave the couu try
provided sufficient money is furnished
him, otherwise he will protect himself
ns FAR NS possible 10y making unplcas.
ant disclosures concerning his connec.
ton with the Returning Board, and
affecting other prominent parties.
There is no means Of corroboratiug this
owing TO the strictncss oiWclls' ccnccal-
ment. 1t is now supposed that the
petition Of the Returning Board, sent
to associate Justice Bradley for writ
Of prohibition. having in view n trans
Ter OF their cases from the State 10 the
u. \. Circuit Court. will receive a favor.
able response.
AsmBUnr PARx. n. j., Feb /.
The most terrific storm known in
years has been raging along the coast.
Tho brig Eta w. Tucker came ashore
III " luNSs
cargo Of coffee is said TO havc been
worth $4,000. The railroad bridge
over n stream known as Great Pond,
was badly damaged, and last night
while the passenger train Of the Cen
trail road from New York was proceed
ing with great care; men with lanterns
going ahead. tho engine Turned over
into the stream, aud John Bateman,
brakeman, was thrown under tho eli.
gino and drowned. The engineer and
fireman escaped by swimming. Long
Branch is reported to havo suffered go.
yerely 10y the storm.
BELGRADE, Feb. I.
Ill feeling excited by tho Russian
peace conditions IL 30 intense that IL
appears decided that Scrvia shall dis.
regard them aud continue tho war until
she holds tho whole Of old Scrvia.
ATHENS, Feb. /.
Tho CrciNn insurgents have declared
that island annexed TO Greece.
SAN FEAscisco, Feb
But little work was dono at Potrero
cut yesterday or account Of the weather
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