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The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1879-02-09
Tho Mou.n In,ent.r.

Some months ago the Elevated Rail-
way Company offered reward Of Sla,-
600 to any person VINO would invent a
device which would deRden tho noise OF
the cars running on their tracks.
OF course there were great number
Of competitors for this prize, and among
others the great inventor. Edison. But
it seems thut n woman Id going to carry
it away from them oil.
Mrs. Mary Z. Walton, whose plan has
met the approval of the Company. is u
widow lady who hts hithetto supported
herself by furnishing rooms aud board
to few persons in her own house in
New York.
Her plan consists OF setting tho rails
in boxing filled with mixture OF
sand, tar ard cotton.
The New York Graphic thus COM
ments OIL tho above facts: Ladies,
here is a woman who has secured her
rights without going to Washington ard
p titioning Congress. She put her wi,F,
two shingles, some sand. cotton and
pins together and Knocked all the no is,
ont OF the Elevated Railroad track.
She took her invention ID the railroad
compnry. She came, saw, conquered,
and was offered $4,000 for the trick.
She accepted, and received 81, 900
down. Her case proves that women
have n show il this enlightened age,
when they can say or do or produce
anything useful or entertaining. She
has reluted an idea sometimes prevalent
that women have no inventive capacity.
But any one versed i'll the ways of
women knows that they can in some
matters plan and scheme as we'll 'ns
man, aud if some be lacking in inven-
ton, they nre always up to the mark in
circumvention. 1t Is u little singular,
though, that it should be LETT to u
woman to manufacture silence"
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1879-02-09

rho New York Hsr0Ii says: In Flor
ida the trhrps OF the North. who went
South 20 Enjoy th" dulIcions Winter
wca,h.r. paddle along the sub tropical
rivers. with ia" odor Of orange aud lem
on trees in tho mir; nnd when they are
hungry they go ashore and compel lone
women to cook dinners for them. When
the Summer comes they leave the gladrs
Of Florida aud come to tho cool North for
green corn succo,ash and muskmelons.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1879-02-09

The EH'',PSiSs mentions the following
accidents as the Icsul;s of one days
coastiTg in Virginia City.
One young lady had her thigh broken
and her knee bady injured. A young
man on the same sled at the same time
was also badly bruised. A married
lady who was engaged in tho
sport Was run over by half a dozen
sleds and considerably injured. A yonng
man had two ribs dislodHed from his
spine by suddenly stopping against the
corner OF fence.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1879-02-09

CARSON ipp,di: We state tho fact
for what it is worth that :he Railroad
Committee of Fourteen, appointed by
tho Legislature, met yesterday and or.
gnniasd by tho election of Senator
Boardnan of Washoo county as their
Chairman. He was elected by ma
jority Of ono. his opponent being Sena.
tor King of Lyon county. THIS is
regarded Ns II straw showing tho wind
to DO blowing fayornbly to the Roilroad
Reform Party. Mr.. l.. ID. Wright,
Chief Of Senate Committees, will act
as Secretary.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1879-02-09

Stock ETehdnge--The Nevada Lcgisla-
turc don't know what to do with the
money in the treasury. so they propose
building a Governors mansion at q
cost of $4,000. A Democratic Legis-
lature in California did that once, and
now the mansion il turned into q print.
ing-house. Nevada may profit by Cali.
fornia's experience. Better build q
lunatic asylum ON Mt. Davidson.
The estimated number Of horses in
the United States is eight millions, ILL.
nois ranking first in number.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1879-02-09

Mombers Of the COMMITTEE on For.
oign Relations Of the U. $. Senate. TO
which was referred the Chinese Immi.
grafton Bill, have given assurances that
1t shall bo reported back TO the Senate
this week without recommendation II
il fortunate that tho Committee have
rctrnincd from making rocommeuda.
tion in regard 10 II. because il is known
that n majority OF the members OF the
Committee are opposed TO tho bill.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1879-02-09
The Bill for the Erection OF n
Governors Mansion.

The Virginia City Chronicle has this
to say in regard to tho above bill, in
which we fully concur:
"Bcsides, tho construction OF man
sions' for public officials. especially by
State like Nevada, is a tendency to-
ward aristocratic distinction, albeit
possibly remote, but still such ms should
be promptly frowned down by the peo-
pie. Furthermore, California has furn-
ished us an example Of the inutility of
Governors mansion Such m ed.
ifice was constructed in that State some
years ago At = large cost but was
subsequently converted to the uses Of q
State Printing Office.
The Governors Mansion bill should
be promptly killed in the house OF Its
original introduction.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1879-02-09

A man called Cranky Bill has estab,
lished weekly paper to be called the
Thuudorbolt, i'll Chicago. devoted to
:he interests OF the criminal classes.
The editor has lately been relcnsed d
from Jail nnd knows how it is himself.
IN order to raise money to start the pa.
per he sold his body to the medical
students for $50, entering into a con.
trnct with them in which he binds him.
s'lf to conduct the paper in such way
las to make il probable that he will
be assassinated or killed within q reas.
enable space OF time"
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1879-02-09

Equalization OF Representation.
The Tybo San has this to say on the
above subject:
We earnestly hope the Legi i,lature
will not adjourn before increasing the
representation of this county. At the
last election Eye County polled moro
votes than White Pine and nearly as
many as Lincoln. Yet each Of these
counties Is allowed two Senators and
three Assemblymen, while Nye is forced
to content herself with one Senator and
two representatives. We submit thut
This is unjust. NYe County is the
fourth county in the State as regards
bullion production, and three newspa.
pors, and rs many voters and should
have an equal representation with
White Pine and Lincoln Counties.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1879-02-09

The bill TO provide IA State BOarl OF
Equalization ia tAis State has passed
the the Senate, and will doubtless pass
the Assembly. also. Under this bill the
Governor, Secretary of State and Treas
urer shall act as state Board of Equali-
zntIon. There was bourd Of this kind
established III California few years
ago which was declared uncoustitutiou-
al by the courts. II tho bill before our
Legislature is framed SO ns to stand the
test i'll the courts il should become a
law, rs il is certainly very essential that
some hing should be done TO compel
tue railroads to pay their just proportion
Of taxes. which nj present they do not
do
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1879-02-09

LONDON has n book in circulation in
which all matringeablc girls who arc in
possession Of fortune Of twelve hun.
drcd pounds per year arc registered. II
gives their pedigree. age, temper, np.
pearanco aud social position. The
noble young Briiou who is too lazy To
work and too prond 10 beg, is thus en-.
abled to select n woman who can sup
mort him
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1879-02-09

Tho board Of physicians appointed
b. Congress to investigate tho cnuscs
Of the yellow fever epidemic Of tho past
year have submitted their report to tho
j'nt committee Of Congress. Tho
board IL unanimous In the view that
tho disease never originates in the
United States, with the exception Of
ono member who holds tho opinion
that IL may be developed from indigin.
ous az well M imported poisons.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1879-02-09

A srnLLtNa BsFoRM ASSOCIATION hna
boon established In tho Illinois Uni.
Vcrsi'y. Tho Association has agreed
upon tho following rules! |. Use for
On when equivalent to short o. 2. Omit
silent after short vowel. 3. Uso ( for
ph. 4. Omit one letter OF final double.
:. Use I instead Of cd when II repro.
sonts tho soand.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1879-02-09
Amateur A,instreis.

A company Of amateur minstrols was
organized at Eureka lately and gave a
number Of perform .pces th,ro. They
started out ON tour Of tho State, got as
far Ms Tybo gave seyoral performances
there with tolerable success, but on nc.
count Of disrgrCeincnts Of the managers
thoy there disbanded.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1879-02-09
Tns Now York Tribune in common,

THE Now York Tribune in comment.
ing on the passage OF the Chinese bill
says: The Democratic majority in the
House. which is the direct product Of
foreign immigration. il responsible for
tho passage Of law shutting out from
this country ono.hnif of tho human
race
Tho Democratic party will probably
bo able to successfully Lear that rc.
sponsiLility.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1879-02-09
The pIngnc.

a dispatch from st. Petersburg, states
ihnt the medical authorities have rec.
onmeudud TO the Car to burn the vii.
lng,s where the plague las broken out,
after having removed tho inhabit0nts to
healthy localities. II Is said that not
withdrawing the expense of paying for
all tho property thus destroyed tho
Czar Is disposed TO pursue that course.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1879-02-09

Judge Blodgo.i OF tho United States
District Court In Chicago has been on
trial for several days pSst for malfeas.
anco In Office. The evidence against
bin Is said to DO very damaging, aud
That no cannot remain on tho bench.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1879-02-09

WHETHER hc was insane. IL in not
stated. but in any case Leonard Turner
il queer man. Turner was nrraigncd
in tho Burlington, Iowa. Court on Mon.
day on tho charge Of obtaining money
from German by representing himself
ns jesus Christ.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1879-02-09

DISPATCHES state that the Mexican
Government has serious thoughts Of
nsking the withdrawal OF u. y. Minis.
ter Foster on account Of his alleged cn.
tertainmcnt Of design TO acquire a
part Of lilo Mexican territory for tho
United States.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1879-02-09

a FOND mother hearing that an EARTH
quake was coming, sent her boys 10 =
friends in tho country to escape II.
After n few days she received noto
from the friend, saying For goodness
sake take youi boys away, and send
along tho earthquake instead"
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1879-02-09

ApvicEs from Paris state President
McNahon has resigned end NJ. Grevy
the President Of the Chamber OF Depu.
tics has been elected President cf
France to serve out 8cMahou's uncH.
pircd term Il seven ycnra. [, Is said
that Gnmbo;ta will bo elected to NJ.
Grcvy's position OF President Of tho
Chamber OF Deputies.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1879-02-09
Aniro'r INIT ninyc.

The Assyrinn's last move of forming
a connection between his tunnel and
tho 1900 foot levCI Ut the Savage mine
is good one. His object 10 to make
that n,c.iOn 40 that when the ho,
water 10 pumped into the tann.l IL will
'uu back again into the miucs insleud
passing ont through the tunnel.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1879-02-09

TnE Pops hns written lengthy oil.
cyclical letter, in which it is said there
il ovinccd more liberal md enlightened
vicws than those of his predecessor.
He has mndo himself unpopular with
tho Church diGuitufics by taxing their
incomes.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1879-02-09

A detachment Of cavalry has been
sent from Camp McDormt to tho forks
OF the Owyhcc, to look after band OF
Indians who have recently escaped
from Camp lTaruey, aud have stolen a
lot OF horses from that vicinity.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1879-02-09

TALMAor, Brookly's sensational
pren chor. donounces tho nuu Chinese
bill. lie says: God likes the Chinese
pbysiognomy so well that lie has made
400, 900, 200 while no has made only ono
Kearney."
Thank heaven Iio has made only one
Talmagc either.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1879-02-09

THE course decided upon to bo pur.
sued by the government in reference to
Sitting Bull is that he and his prisoners
surrender M prisoners OF war or else go
bnck ngnin to Cnnaia.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1879-02-09

MAN WAS arrested in tho East n
short time ngo for obtaining money by
falsely representing bimsclf to be- Jesus
Christ.
He could not get cent by repre-.
scntatioD Of that Kind In this country.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1879-02-09
Teachers Examination in Virginia
(itS.

They are going to have general OK
animation Of all the school teachers in
Virginia City. Tho teachers now EN-.
ployed protest against it and say it is in
tbe interest of Ont.sidy teachers who
want positions, but the examination has
been ordered by tho trustees and thoy
will have to submit to IL.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1879-02-09

AErnUH MoESES has retired from the
position OF editor Of tho Reno Gd1ens.
Hc gives business considerations Us tho
reason for tho step.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1879-02-09
The Cave In Tho sntro Tunrcl

Tho cave that occurred in the Sutro
Tunnel few days ago was about 1 900
fec: from tho mouth, Mt place where
the ground was of wet and swelling
nature. There had been indications Of
n cave at that point for some time, aud
it was not unexpected. a force of men
waR Immediately put 10 work and tho
obstruction WIS soon cleared away.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1879-02-09

J.. Miles. General Passenger Agent
OF tho Virginia & Truckeo Railroad.
has been taken 10 tho Insane Asy lum
at Stockton. He invested heavily in
Sierra Nevada stock, and lost $40. .0rO
and his reason, jy tho broak.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1879-02-09

D,Frnrrn is stilI prevailing in Salt
Lake City.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1879-02-09

FuSrRAL expenses are light in Italy
cremation only costa sovcnty.fve cents.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1879-02-09

PROFESSOR RUTAS has organized n
singing school Mt Battle Mountain.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1879-02-09

TnEKE is about three feet Of snow in
Silver City, Idabo.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1879-02-09
II. vI'STEfN C GO,

EWTU E-FV'FFtNWTHf
No. 5Js From, 81. Snt Francisco, Ont.
we ere also the nIRnuraolurers
OF m. liDNLES'S REGULATOR,
q puIS SrtiVo mild nnd efltetipt
purely vegetable compound, mud In
STerY way hrptrior az pills. Also
Agents for tue celebrated brand
Of LONDON ROYAL PALM GIN. O
NEfS.
The Portland daily press., 1879-05-16
To Let.

1.-TWO lower floor Tenements on Paris St; in good
l. repair; sunny and pleasant; with Sebago; rent
low. Inquire of H. A. JONES,
my10d1w No. 1 Commercial St.
The Portland daily press., 1879-05-16
MAINE CITIES.
lettings by Press Correspondents.
SACO AND BIDDEFORD


THURSDAY, May a.
Rev. Chas. E. Stowe, son of Harriet Beecher
Stowe, will preach morning and evening at the
First Parish Congregational church, Saco, next
Sabbath.
The annual reports of the city of Saco are
now ready for distribution at the CityfClerk's
office
The Saco yacht club at their meeting last
evening voted to build Immediately a new boat
mouse on Proprietors wharf, to be completed
within two weeks.
Charles Pease, driver of Eastern Express
wagon, lost his watch from his vest pocket
in Saco, this morning.
The alarm of fire in both cities at 515 this
afternoon started from the Thomas Lane house
No 36 Green street, Biddeford A thimble
had been left out of the fun mel in the second
story and the house filled with amoke Hence
the alarm.
The lecture by the Rev. Mr.. Wales, adver-
tised for last evensng, was postponed till Sep
TENDER next.
Fortunes Rocks is becoming inhabited Mr..
Edward A. Locke, prominent dramatic
writer of Boston, has leased the Lunt house.
and came down with his family last week. Mr..
Russ Walker comes with his family today. Mr..
Hill Gordon is building a meat market, and
Mr.. Lorenzo Emmons a summer cottage at tn
Rocks.
Porter Knights of WATERFORD, gentleman
about So years of age, went into the woods this
forenoon to cut birches, and his wife thinking
he had been gone an unusually long time, went
out and found him dead. Supposed to be
heart disease.
Horse driven by Frank Patterson, one of the
hostlers of the Saco house, ranlaway today and
badly smashed the carriage.
The Portland daily press., 1879-05-16
BATH.
THURSDAY, May Is.

Two ex-colonels at the palais.
General Davis is engaged upon lecture en-
titled "The White and Black Man." or "Hu-
man Nature in Disguise which he will soon
deliver in this city.
Four carloads of Dix Island granite for the
ST. Louis custom-house passed through the city
yesterday. Three more cars this afternoon,
same destination.
Trial by Jury and Pinafore by the Boston
professionals Friday night at Columbian Hall.
The Eastern steamboat company has char
tered the little steamer Laurena to ply at
points in Boothbay harbor in connection with
the larger boats during the coming season. She
is now undergoing repairs at Moultons.
C. A Hooker yesterday received from the
west one car of corn.
Tug Glide sunk Fred Harris fishing schooner
alongside Hayden's wharf this evening.
I. H. Randall yesterday received from St.
Louis one hundred barrels of flour.
In the haste of making up dispatches yester-
day, the winning heat in the second race at
the Park was given to Buckskin. 1t belonged
to Stover's colt Daisy Knox. Time, 1.16l.
very interesting surgical operation (varico-
cele) was yesterday afternoon performed upon
a Bath patient by DIR. Green of Portland, as
sisted by Drs. Fuller and Small.
Jacob Wallace, one of the oldest residents of
Small Point, died last Tuesday
The ferry-boat now uses black ball signals
instead of the noisy bell.
The bloom of the cherry trees,
The breath of the light spring breeze
Tell spring has come.
The lips of ten thousand flowers
Now scenting the woodland bowers,
Repeat the spring has come.
AT meeting of the Patten Literary Asso-
citation yesterday afternoon the gift of deed
in trust by Capt. John Patten to the Associa-
ton of the building and land now occupied by
the library on Centre street, to revert to the
city upon the establishment of city free pub
lie library with yearly appropriation of $500
more; was accepted by the directors and a
vote of thanks rendered the gentleman for his
liberal gift 1t were pity that such public
spirited generosity shown not only by this
gift but in many ways by Capt. Pattep should
not be shown by more of our men of wealth.
A public library with free privileges to all
citizens is possessed by many cities of New
England inferior in wealth and size and
influence to Bath. But though men with
money would do a grand good thing in estab-
fishing free library in the city, the putting
money into commercial pursuits which might
and would flourish here as readily as else
where, would be as acceptable a manner of
showing public spirit and such bread cast for
instance into cotton factory, would return
profit manifold.
X. & L. R. r. East 10, west IA cars. M c.
r. R.-East 10, west IA.
Diphtheria and pneumonia are reported pre-
valent.
The store of w. H. Smith & Son is being
rejuvenated.
Rev. W. S. Packard has entered upon a
pastorate in Nottingham, N III.
The yacht Brinda, repaired by Harrington,
sailed this morning for Boston where she is
owned.
The Hook and Ladder Company and the
Extinguisher Company have been temporarily
suspended owing to the insufficiency of the APP
preparation.
The Portland daily press., 1879-05-16
HALLOWELL.

THURSDAY, May 10.
III Price Webbers Boston comedy troupe is
to show in Wilson Hall ON Saturday evening.
During the progress of the fire on Wednes-
day morning, dove was seen to fly away
from the vicinity with its feathers in flames.
Two new and tasty passenger cars passed
through here on Conductor Philbrook's train
Wednesday afternoon.
We are sorry to hear of the poor health of
Rev. Hudson Sawyer, rector of st. Matthew's
church; in this city.
The Hallowell Granite Company have been
cutting one of the most elaborate monuments
upon which they have ever worked. 1t is in
gothic shape, and as it would take great deal
of space to describe it, we would advise all to
take view of it before it is sent away, 1t is
to go to st. Louis, Mo.
The prospect of the Classical School bows
having base ball nine is rather dubious, as
they are, at present, unable to raise the neces-
sary funds for the grounds.
f. A. A. Heath, sealer of weights and
measures, has sent out notices that he will be
ready to seal on Saturday, and those who
neglect to visit him will be visited
The Portland daily press., 1879-05-16
POETRY.
Democrats Give a Soldier an Office.

''Sir if YOU pleasev'-'twas at the Senate door
''My hand is steady and my heart is stout
And would serve our blessed cause once more
was a soldier ere the muster-out
now would change the sabre for pen
clerkship that would take me through the
year. ~
mo" said the statesman; ''there's hundred men
Ahead OF you; there's nothing for you here!''
But" urged the soldier, GIVE a claim on you!
fought my countrys battles on the James;
mounted wagner when the air was blue;
challenged death amid Atlantas flames
l." "Yes, no doubt!' the other cried in haste
But that don't help you as l said before,
so move alongi have no time to waste.
Ioa must not stand here blocking up the doorl'
"But, Senator!' in desperation yelled
The veteran of the wars; 81 fought and bled;
/ was in Sumter when the fort was shelled'-
Here spoke the Senator: "Upon that head
/ think lve heard about enough from youi
We're ruling now; you chaps have had your tay:
Republicans can bid these scenes adieu.
So now, my FRIEND you'd better go away!''
II thought that you 'uns-'' he again began
You're Northern, amt you?" asked the Senator
"A Yankee? I'm not any such man.
what! Haven't you said you fought all through
the war?''
II did-With Hampton, Beauregard and Lee"
All! That's different case, and here I've been
Supposing-Want clerkslp? We will see.
Give us your hand dear fellow Come right inl''
N. ]. Tribune
The Portland daily press., 1879-05-16
AUGUSTA.

AUGUSTA, May 10.
Thomas McGrath has been invited to walk
in Waterville.
Augusta has several ped estrians unknown to
fame, who employ their leisure moments run
ming around the trotting park. A young man
by the name of Hart recently ran ten miles in
III. I'm.
Police business was quiet Wednesday.
Wednesday afternoon the City Marshal seiz-
ed two jugs at the steamboat wharf
Patrick Hayes and one Themes were sent to
Jail for 80 days for drunkenness
On Wednesday evening the members of the
Capital Guards presented their second lieuten-
ant, W. Ell. Williams, with a nice sword
There were 46 arrivals at the Cony House on
Wednesday.