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The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1879-05-18
Tur Belmon, Courier of ssturda,

THE Belmont Courier OF Saturday
says, "the mines Of Northumberland Dis
trict are creating quite q stir among
mining men just nov. We learn that
some rich discoveries were made last
week in the the claims owned by Nerl
Mcleod. Frank Tnllmnn and Alex. Lar.
annie. Some of the rock assays as high
as 500 per ton in silver" ....
Northumberland district is situate in
the Smoky range Of mountains, thirty
miles north Of belmont, anu WAS organ
lied in the Spring of 1866. It was a
fiourishIrg camp during that aud n part
of the following year, but q Pennsyl
vania company having through nn mex
perienccd agent. thrown away about
$3.50, coo upon n mill. aud in an abor.
tive attempt TO mine i'll the district, the
camp fell into disrcpute and was
abandoned. That the mines of the
camp possessed real merit. which by
proper management OH the part of the
company mentioned, weuld have been
readily developed, there could never
have been any doubt IN the minds Of
those familiar with its prospects, and
that it is only now attracting attention
from mining men, is but another evil
dence OF the glory or the nothing, OF a
name. Hundreds OF thousands have
been made and spent in mining local..
ties in Eastern Nevada which never
possessed tithc Of the value OF that
old district, and its desertion was wholly
attributable to the reckless incompetency
of visionary youth whose knowledge
of the business he was attempting to
direct. was entirely theoretical; drawn
from books and few months visit to
Freiburg. The unfortunate young man
by his egotistical laundering, effected
The financial ruin Of himself and the
inter decentralization OF his company,
consigning a valuable district to obliy.
Ion, and tho camp to an abiding place
for bats and owls.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1879-05-18

Robert Cadmnr. a fve-year. old boy.
was run over and killed 10y hay wagon
on the Divide near Pollard's fec stable,
c street. Two loaded hay wagons,
hitched together on the back-action
plan, were being drawn past the Ashland
House. when the little boy clnubered
upon the tongue of tie rear wagon. As
the wagons ncarcd the store Of Mr.. Pol.
lard, to whom they belonged, some CON-
panioTs of the boy called to him q,
aud he sprang of the tongue. As he
did so his foot caught i'll IA chain hang
ing underneath, and he fell on his back
in front Of the wheels, both Of which pass.
ed dingonaly across his breast. There
was about ton aud half OF hay on
the wagon, and the life was crushed
ou; of the poor child. Who lay quivering
Oh the earth. He was carried Instantly
to DR. Znugerle's office. close by, bu; he
was beyond the reach OF medical help,
md III few miuu',s Ind ceased to
Breathe Virginia Chronicle.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1879-05-18

TUE Virginia Chronicle, referring 10
the passage OF the bull prohibiting the
us" Of the army at the polls, Observes:
" The bill now g'es TO the Pres iert
Of his party for his signature or veto
Tho bill has none Of the Obj ions
which Hayes ass rtyd moved hin Ia
veto the Army Appropriation bill. Il
Hayes does not opprore tia hill IL will
be at tho expouso OF what little 20 ency
and consistency yet remain to the Pres
ident OF his party" .........
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1879-05-18

The Idaho drdianrhe says there ar,
nearly 1000 tons OF quartz at the mines
in That vicinity ready for crushi lg, and
it is safe to say that it will average $50
to the ton. Some Of IL is already in
motion toward the mill aud nearly all
of them will in a few days be pounding
away at lively rate.
During most of the past ten dn, 8 the
weather has been unusually severe.
One day furious snow storm ragged.
The nights have been very frosty. aud
We fear that the fruit trees in the Boise
valley and elsewhere will DO injured.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1879-05-18

THg London EcoHomi,f has q scheme
which, il carried out, will advance the
price OF silver and make it assume its
proper relation with gold. When Ger.
many demouetized silver it took $780,
100000 out of circulation, much OF
which il still has on hand. The Econo-
mist proposes that the Bank OF England
ascertain how much silver Germany
now hna. strike AN average price for the
three years. and take one half OF it of
her hands under = pledge not to dispose
OF the remainder for five years. II is
believed that this relief To Germany
will move the Latin Union to remove
the restriction on the coinage of silver
and to force up its price accordingly.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1879-05-18

By official returns OF tho California
election, san Francisco Rnve majority
against the new Constitution Of
only i,2i5. Returns from the in,e.
rior confirm previous ndyiccs. and the
instrument is adopted by majority of
G,OOO To 10000. The farmers seem To
have voted almost solidly for it. The
result has caused much bitterness Of
feeling in business circles. where it is
looked upon to n con ,idernblc extent ns
an attack upon city interests 10y the in.
terror. There is an evident d tcrmina.
ton 10 make the best OF what - be-
liovod to bs an important question.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1879-05-18

ProCuE Record Of Saturday: Sunday
night last William Johns aud William
Thomas, two miners, became involved
in a sqnnhblc nt one Of our beer snloons.
during which Johns cut Thomas twice
with knife-ouce in the head and
oi c. III the neck, burying portion Of
the knife in the neck. A complaint wa>
made against Johns and he was nrrestc d
Monday afternoon. While Sheriff Nc
kee was taking him to Jail. and whll,
passing through the court room, Johns
made bold stroke for liberty by run.
ming back through the court room, dow IL
the stairs and then down the bill TO
Sherwood's lnmber-yard, followed by
the Sheriff. Johns hid under some
boards but his dog betrayed his where
abouts and the Sheriff dragged him on,
and locked him up in jnil.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1879-05-18

A BILL has just hs introduced in
Congress by Mr.. Eaton. relating to the
telcgrhphic communication between the
United States and foreign countries,
proposing to give the consent Of Con.
gress to any and all persons nni assoCi-
ntions. American or foreign, to lay any
tciegraphic or magnetic limo or lines.
cable or cables, between the United
States and foreign countries, subject.
however. to any and all rights Of prop.
erty and State jurisdiction. and to the
terms Of snch cable grants as have here
tofore been made by Congress, aud sub.
joct. nlso, 10 written acceptance OF the
conditions these provide.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1879-05-18

wAsHISGroY dispatches state that a
very decided impression has been prev
alent among the Il publican Senators
that the President will veto the Demo.
cratic caucus bill concerning tho uso OF
troops on election days. The Rcpubli.
can members OF the House. on the con.
trary. are generally Of the opinion that
be will sign it, and the Democrats seem
to be entirely confident Of th" bill be-
coming law with the Presidents ap-
provnl, almost ns soon ~ hr receives IT,
present i dicatiuus, will bo Friday
evening, aud unless Unexpectedly de-
layri 10y its return tn the House with
nmendmrnts. the bill will be- sent to tie
President to day.
Sergeant at Arms Tn mpson. who Lus
returned from bTiei visit to Ohio. says
the coming campaign in that Stnir will
be the hottest known for years. Thon.p-
son nlso says that despite Secretary
Shrrnan's disclaimer there il n strong
probability Of his accepting the Rrpub.
lican nomination for the Govcruorship.
with view Of making il II stepping
stone for his return to the Senate.
Ezra s. Hoyt, present Commissioner
OF Indian Affairs, Washington. was in.
dictcd oy the grand jury of Hudson
county, New Jersey, for conspiracy to
dofraud. He was President OF the In.
tornntional Trust Company, which col
lapsed last year, owing depositors over
Sl77. 900.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1879-05-18

The prophetic soul OF the Stock Er
change having fearfully fooled its out
ward tenement recently. the outward
tenement has lost faith in prophets
OF hoa!e production and has bvconi,.
wisely cautious, as is illustrated in tn,
following graceful admission from tha;
nngodly sheet:
A new song called Does Thy Tru
Heart Divine? has been published by
the California Music Publishing Com
p"ny. To answer the question candid, .
We fear it doesn't. Our true heart di
Nined, before, election day, that tn,
new Constitution would DO rejected by
about 10000 majority. 1t is. perhaps,
almost unnecessary to add that our true
heart was slightly ont in that divining
Consequently it doesn't feel like trying
any more just at present."
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1879-05-18

His ESccllency, Governor Kiukcad,
yesterday received a letter from Con.
gressman Dnggo,t. advising him that
tho matter Of staiioniug n company Of
cavalry at Duck valley, Elko county, MS
asked for in n memorial 10y tho last Leg.
islature. has been referred 10 General
Mcdowell, commanding the Division /, (
tho Pacific, by the War ID rartmcui; d
II the troops can be spared they will
most likely be sent thore.--iPpcdi.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1879-05-18

In order TO make Turkish coffee the
roasted berries and tho proper amount
OF sugar arc pounded in n mortar not
made Of metal; two tcnspoonfulls are
put into n small tin.cup. with wn,er,
and allowed to boil for noorly half an
hour, II not all Of that time. The hot
liquid Is poured into n small China cup
and left TO settle. Do not shake II after
IL settles. Coffoo should never be
roasted too quickly.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1879-05-18

Nonwicu B"tieim: Spring ovcrconts
gave way 10 uls,ors yesterday. aud ut
ono resort tho general conversation
turned upon tho Extreme severity Of the
past Winter, when one gray haired vet
eran chimed In: What er yer talkin'
about? When I WIS boy in i7l7 there
was sixteen feet Of snow on Fishers
Island. 100 head OF sheep under il
what were drown.dead; and in April,
lS3i,it hailed blocks OF Ice three inches
square ia Lcuisinna. aud Killed animals
browsing in the pasture" The conver.
saiion ceased, and the only response
was; "Lcts take mp subscription to
get medal for the old man with a big
memory" II was done. ....f r".
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1879-05-18
shooting ARRAY at Eureka.

The following account of a supposed
fatal shooting which took place Thurs
day. ut the conclusion of social party
st the new Consolidated Boarding
house. Eureka, We copy from the Leader:
"Mr. w. =. Dennis says he was
comb ng his hair in the wash.room, and
quite number Of men were standing
about the bar talking. Among them lie
saw Webb and n man known ns Hand
some Harry He knew them both as
quiet men, but at this time they were
talking angriy at each other. aud he in
ferred that they had been drinking free.
ly. but had it not been for their excited
manner he would have thought them
quite sober. Soon words were exchnug-
ed for blows between the two, and at
length sad termination was brought
about by Harry Fullinger (Hnudsome
Harry drawing pistol and firing three
shots ut Webb. who fell. it is supposed,
moEtally injured. The pistol used was
n self cooking British bulldog. One
shot only struck W,hb;of tie other two.
one tore into the floor and the other
passed into the casing Of the door.
Webb was carried To his cabin west Of
the MetamoTas furnace and DR.. Bishop
called in. The doctor found that the
ball had penetrated the left side of the
abdomen. passing latternlly through the
body aud lodging finally nbout one.half
an inch FROM the right side of tue back
The ball was removed at once, but the
patient il in a critical condition. The
position OF the wound IL not unfavorable
to recovery. but II the bowels are at all
injured. his recovery Is doubtful. At
the time OF going TO press it il impossi.
bic to give amy definite medical opin.
ion, but the mans life hangs by
thread between life aud death.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1879-05-18

TnI President regards with great 10.
licitudc the affairs in the Indian Terri.
tory. High army officers, however
agreeing with General Sheridan, antici.
pate no difficulty in oxecn,ing the orders
Of the War Department The military
force for tho service has boon incroased +.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1879-05-18

DwrEa AND ELLror OF the L. II.
bruised each other for coin at Long
Point, Canada. Thursday. The latter
got fearfully banged in twelve rounds,
aud yielded to the pressure.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1879-05-18

ADvicEs from Washington are that
the opinion is gaining strength that the
President will veto the bill pro hitting
tho use OF the army nt elections oSccpt
when demanded by State authority.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1879-05-18

Thy the Pare Ground Cofrsc. three
pounds for 81, and Choice Teas. sold
ut tho Elko Tea aud Coffee stove, next
door to the PostOfiice.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1879-05-18

The National Association OF Female
Roostors. with Cady Stanton, Cuzzcns
and Gage rs principal cacklcrs, are in
convention nj 81. Louis. ..... ..r
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1879-05-18

TnE Tybo Sm OF Saturday, speaking
OF the Consolidated says the mine IL
looking we'll and the usual guam
tity Of ore IL being daily extracted
and smelted Nt tho furnace. No. | was
run down during tho week to remove
some accretions causing delay OF
twelve hours. r. "r n. .. r-...
The repairs on the mill wtro finished
last night, and this morning IL was
started up. and between the noisc from
tho stamps. and the smoke both from
mill and furnace, made the lower end
Of the canyon present busy appear.
pnco.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1879-05-18

THs Socialists md Trades Unions OF
the East nrc reported to have combined
and arranged for general labor strike.
10 begin Jnly 5,h. .... H.-.f
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1879-05-18

MAnk GRAr. who aho, nc Edwin
Booth, has been pronounced insane by
n commission Of medical exports.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1879-05-18

a Mus lhonrSEn. Of Peoria. Ills.
was crushed TO death by the elevator at
tho fremont House, Chicago. wednes.
day night.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1879-05-18
4 Chance for Nasty.

Petroleum V. Nnsby, Of Confederate
Y Roads. Ky, will now find the long
looked for ros,oflicc. by applying to
II. N. Dngecit, NJ. c.. for the position,
now " wanting n man" Ht Mil City.
Mr.. \. will find. should he secure the
position. n splendid opening for Bas.
CONS corner grocery --Saper STATE.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1879-05-18
MEXICAN .
Mustang Liniment.
FOR NAN AND BEAST.

This 1nimcnt very naturally originated in Anner
n, where Nature provides In her laboratory sue,
iurprisrg nn.Idotcs for tho naiades OF her ehfl
Iron. It's fame has been spreading for IS ychrs
Until now II cncirccs the habltable globe. H.H .
Tho Mexican Mustang I.nlmcnt Is n matches
emcdy foral external ailments Of man and bcast
Iostock owners md farmers II is Invaluable.
A single bottle often saves q human life or ~
stores the usefulness OF an excellent horse, oS
sow, or Rhccp.
II cures foot-rot, hootaii. hollow horn. GTsnl
crew.woTin, shouldcr.rot, mango, the bites an
ainf.s OF poisonous reptiles and insects, nnderer
such drawback TO stock breeding and bush life.
1t cures every external trouble OF horses, sue
rs lamcncss. scratches. swnny. sprains foundcf
wind gall. ring bone. etc. etc.
The Mexican Mustang Eminent Ia the quickss
sure In the world for accidents occurring in ~
family. IN the absence OF q physician, such .
hu'ns scalds, sprains. cuts, ctc., and for rhsurni
tisin, and stiffness ongcndorei by exposure. Pa
tigulnrty valuable 90 Miners.
II I. the cheapest remedy In the world. foe
generates the muscle TO the bore, and t sinGl
application Is generally sufrcicnt 60 cure.
Mexican MpStans Imminent is put up In thrs
sizc Il bottles, the lnrgct ones being properties
q az much tho s.papest- Sold cverywbste
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1879-05-18
OLD,
p. TRIED,
.....r . AND -
ID. Xxx. TRUE.

People nrc getting ncnuninted-and tho~s whs
10 not ought 10 bc--~Ith the wonderful msraa Z
he. great American Remedy, the
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1879-05-18

A coMrRoMIsE between tho Khcdi~o
Of Egypt and France and England, ID
reported as effected.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1879-05-18
JAIL CELLS.

Block Of cells. four on each side,
placed back 10 back, each cell to be 7
feet wide. by 10 feet deep and feet In
hight. Separating wall 90 feet loLg,
and y feet high, made Of quartor.inch
boiler iron, secured along top and bot.
tom and ut all corners. with strong
nugles--nll tho joints TO bc covered
with . by 4 Inch lodges, securely riv.
oilcd-rivcis 10 be spaced tlreo inches
npart. Tho partition walls between tho
cells TO 10 made OF 3.l6 inch boiler
iron, properly secured with angles, and
we'll fastened with counter sunk riyUts,
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1879-05-18
GET YOUR PRINTING DONE

wsA1 Itsa~eA 10 announce TO the siti.sas o
EIho and vicinity. that
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1879-06-25

The Rev. j. H. Acton, pastor of Taylor street
Methodist Episcopal Church in this city, and
editor of the Pacific Christian Advocate, pub
fishes the following invitation, which has been
received by him:
PORTLAND, OREGON, May a. 1879.
The ReU. j. II. ActoR:
DEAR SIR: / am instructed to invite you to de
liver discourse on the Sabbath preceding Deeora-
tion Day, in eommemoration of the services of our
fallen comrades, who gave their lives for the mainte
nance OF this great, free Government. If consistent
we hope that you will be pleased to comply.
Very respectfully,
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1879-06-25
The Hull Murder.
How It was Committed.

After the watch was found on Castine Cox
he confessed to the murder of Mrs Hull and
said: "Well. 1 suppose 1 might as well tell
the whole truth now, for q lie won't help me-"
He then went on and said that he was passing
along the street where he formerly lived ON
the night of Tuesday, June 10, about midnight
when he discovered that the hall door of DIR.
Hulls house was open. The impulse seized
him on the instant to enter. 1t was but the
work OF a moment to mount up the high stoop
and step into the front parlor. AS soon as he
had gained an entrance he closed and bolted
the window and then began the ransacking
for plunder at first by he aid of matches which
he lighted. On proceeding toward the back
parlor his attention was attracted by the sound
of some person breathing heavily or snoring,
and he advanced toward the sound. Finding
that it proceeded from the bedroom he entered,
thinking that there he would find the jewelry
and other valuables of the owner. His step
startled the lady from her slumbers, and she
called out ''Who is there?" Being unac-
quainted somewhat with the parties and their
habits, he answered, "The docter,'' and n
once advanced toward the head of the bed in
order to stop any further outcry. Mrs. Hull
failed to recognize the voice, and was about to
call for help, which he stopped Immediately by
placing his hand over her mouth so closely as
to prevent her from raising an alarm. She
struggled as well as she could, but he being
very much more powerful, was able to prevent
her purpose, and he held her down with her
mouth and nostrils closed, until she became
perfectly quiet. Satisfying himself that she
was insensible and helpless he lighted a candle
which he had brought with him in his pocket
and proceeded to bind her hand and foot in the
manner in which she was found by the servant
in the morning. Having her now secure so
that she could not escape to give the alarm, he
continued his work of robbery. Before he had
finished, however, the long continued silence
and quiet of his victim began to cause him un-
easiness, and he went to the bedside to ascer-
tain her condition. He was even more alarmed
at her appearance, and began the work of at
tempted resuscitation. The cologne bottle was
discovered by him, and he dashed its contents
into her face, in his trepidation and haste
spiling portion of it upon the pillow and her
night-clothing This means failing, he tried
everything he could at the time think of to
bring her to, but without effect. The thougbt
began to dawn upon him that he was a mIIr
derer, and in his anxiety to learn the dreadful
truth, he placed the lighted candle close to her
eyes, burning the lids and dropping the talIow
in the operation. The horrible Conviction Of
his crime now appalled, him. and with the
plunder which he had already deposited i'm his
pockets he fled from the bed room through the
parlor into the hall, and tlinging omen the
door, which in his haste and fear he could nor
close, he gained the street and rapidly left the
locality.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1879-06-25
Anti-Slavery Veterans in Mair

Mr.. Edward Marsden of New York writes to
the PRESS in regard to an article on anti
slavery veterans copied into these columns
from the New York Times He thinks there
are some veterans in Maine whose names
should go on the roll of living worthless, and
says:
In theslittle village of Upper Gloucester, Me-,
lives, in the retirement of lifes evening, DIR.
David S. Grandin, who was for years most
pronounced and eloquent Abolitionist, q cher
ished personal friend of Mr.. Garrison, promi-
nent speaker and writer on the subject of slav-
cry, and for long time the President of the
Portland Anti-Slavery Society. He was an
lmpaSSioned and well-known orator at all the
anti-slavery gatherings throughout New Eng
land. The Doctor undoubtedly injured his
business interests seriously by his open and
vehement denunciation of slavery on all occa-
sions. A strong and logical reasoner yet, when
his opponent, defeated in legitimate argument,
resorted to some evasion and personal non
seQuittT, he always had sharp retort. Many
times, in boyhood, l have heard an angry Dem
ocrat ask him sneeringly: ''Would you be will
ing that your sister should marry nigger?"
And the Doctor would answer quietly and
firmly: eyes sir; rather than see her marry a
man of your principlesl' DIR. Grandin was
the first man to attempt the procurement of
legislative epactments making the vendors of
liquor responsible for damages resulting from
ment to that effect in a letter to the State Tenn
perance Society of New York as long ago as
1888. This veteran, though almost an octogen-
arian, is as clear in his mental perceptions, as
logical in his reasoning powers, and writes as
firmly and regularly as most men who have
not passed the meridian of life having never
during his long career drank drop of spiritu-
GUS liquor as beverage, or used tobacco.
Then another veteran is Charles X Whipple
of Boston, who must be verging toward so,
and who has been ever prominent as gener-
Gus and self-sacrificing friend of the slave and
foe to oppression.
:. To supplement- the above, in your own city
lives q. X. Stackpole, over seventy years of age,
who well deserves to be enrolled on the veter-
an record; and, in Bath, John Hayden and
John B. Swanton, the latter, think, about 49,
The writer of this letter belongs to a very
modern era compared with these men, but was
trained from boyhood to love and admire them
and he does not wish to see any of New Eng
lands SONS left off that golden roll where they
r!ghtfully belong-a roll whose members will
descend to posterity as the noblest band that
ever commenced an almost hopeless struggle
and lived to see glorious victory.