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The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1879-09-21

A. II. MERRILb, who lives at Pcavihe.
started ont on horseback the other day
to shoot some game. After riding n
few miles ho came to a good hunting
ground and halting by clump Of
bushes proceeded to dismount. One Of
his feet got caught in the stirrup. and
the horse making sudden start. Mr..
Merrill's gun was knocked out OF his
hand and fell to the ground The jar
discharged tho piece, and the charge
took effect in the horses head killing
him instantly Gazette.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1879-09-21

An Atlantic, Ca, special says: Ro.
ports Of a fatal fever now raging in the
counties OF Paulding, Polk aud Har.
ransom have not been ovcrdrawn. With.
in few days over fifty men have died
in an exclusively rural population. The
victims are mostly young men, and
those attacked suffer horribly, tho
tongue turns black and swells double
its size. and blood oozes from their
mouth and ears. Immediately after
death tho bodies become spotted and
discolored.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1879-09-21
Daniel F. Beatty's
PARL0R ORGANS.

These remarks BILE Instrument possess cspaS
tiles for musical effects aud expressions never
before attained. adapted for Amateur aud Pro-
fessional, aud an ornament In any parlor. kxi
eel th quality OF Tone, borough
MorlSInanslIip, Elegant Designs aud
Finish, aud wo, derIul variety OF their cuinE
bination stops. livery inotrunient fuIly war:
ralted for six years as strictly nrst.c,hAk id
every respect, and al . guarantee they are
shipped on from hvc TO .hiteen days test trial,
money refunded and freight charges raid both
ways by me if they are misrepfrsented In
any way prove uptati factory. Nm such o1eF
has ever been made. teware of limitations.
Agents wanted. but where have none, largS
discounts made to intrbdure in new localities.
Send Tor illustrated 4 ,YERTISER, contain ina
long llsts Of testimonials from well.known per.
sons, SOME of whom you may know. clAssined
by States, with Post. oficts Bnrexed, that ali
may inquire direct of them. Address, DANIEL
REaTTY. wAshing gton. Now Jersey.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1879-09-21

SPEAKING Of the growth OF the Cali
fornia salmon Industry and the adap.
tion of that fish to various waters, the
Chicago Tribune says: n X. Fairbank,
Of Chicago is now experimenting with
them at Geneva lake, and believes that
If properly started they will live and
thrive in fresh waite. as we'll as in salt
water. II the result shall demonstrate
the correctness Of his theory. he pro-
poses to stock Lake Michigan.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1879-09-21

JoHS SULLIVAN. formerly a shift boss
at the Sutro Tunnel. was recently
killed in Bradshaw district, Arizona,
by falling l75 feet in the Tiger mine.
Ii appears that he was ascending from
tho mine in cage with five others.
when the reel above became uuclutchod
aud preciPitatcd the cage to the bottom
OF the shaft, which is 800 Feet deep.
All on the cage were either killed out.
right, or died shortly afterwards from
injuries received, with the exception OF
one man named Reese. One OF tho
killed, by the name Of james McCol.
i'll. was, some time ago, n miner in the
California mine.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1879-09-21

The GOios considers the present q
favorable opportunity for Russia to
consolidate her strength in Bohsra.
The Goios says: We would admit
England's right to occupy Cabul and
Cahandar, provided Herat be trans.
ferred to Persia. and Russia receives a
strip Of territory on the left bank oI
the Attrek. which would serve as O
basis for her advance on Merv." The
Vendomosh. Russia semi official pa,
per. suggests that tho opportunity is d
good one for Russia to deal England q
deadly blow in Central Asia.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1879-09-21

ALTHOUGH the Big Horn canyon is
called impossible. two men have gone
through IL. but their experience was
shch as TO discourage anybody who
would repeat the feat. Desiring to
save 200 miles roundabout travel by
land, they built a small but staupch
boat, put somo provisions aboard, and
embarked on tho rushing stream. They
were whirled along at frightful speed,
and finally hurled ashore. the boat 90.
ing on without them. The walls OF the
canyon roso pcrpondicularly 600 feet,
and there was no escape by wa,cr. 80
they lashcd two logs together with
their belts and again trusted themselves
TO tho rapids, finally completing the
trip unhurt.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1879-09-21

"HE most uuaccountable exhibition
OF dePravity occurred near Cincinnati.
A boy eighteen. universally known as
OF a genial disposition aud kind hearted
as a girl, killed hiI mother, aunt, and
girl cousin. After the deed he stayed
around for days aud then went to Gin
cinnati ana visited his father. In all
this time nothing unusual was noticed
in his conduct or manner, but he re-.
turned to the scene OF his horrible trag.
ody and committed suicide. Not q
word OF explanation Of tho deed did
he leave
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1879-09-21

SECRETARY SHERMAS's attention hav.
ing been called to published state.
monr that ho had directed that the
silver dollar should not be received by
the Treasury in cert .in cases. says the
statement Is absolutely false aud with d.
out tho shadow Of foundation. Tho
silver dollar is n legal tender for nll pur.
poses. and II has always been received
by the Treasury in payment OF
demands Of every coin and as fully and
freely as gold coin.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1879-09-21

A SANTA CRUZ dispatch Of Saturday
says when the County Judge and Clerk
went 10 count the funds in the County
Treasury TO day they found deficiency
Of S23,S75 81. A warrant was issued
for the Treasurer, who has disappeared.
and fears are entertained that he killed
himself. Great excitement exists in
town and many are 10th to have sus.
picion OF George Otto, as he has Dor ne
a reputation for the strictcst integrity
aud honesty.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1879-09-21

A MARRIED woman of Virginia City
drank too much beer at picnic at Car.
son last Saturday. and was found in the
streets looking for the Office of the -io,
peal. She said she wanted TO have an
advertisement inserted Offering a re-.
ward for her recovery. The fact that
she wanted to advertise in the appeal
was regarded as conclusive evidence OF
insanity, and she was at once locked up.
-StoeE ErcLdD1e
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1879-09-21
DANIEL +. BEATTY'S
Pianos and Organs

lei r. Beatty of Washington. New Jersey, are
moro earnestly and generally commented By
the Press. aud music lspiDe public than sDy IN.
struments msnufsCtnttd In this country or
Europe. The Pianos have the greatest pcssibiS
depth, richuess anil voinme OF toae. combined
with . rare br,llisncy. cleurness aud perfect
eyenne = throul hnut the entire scale, ana abovo
all, n surprising dr-stion which neve- changed
under the fnust delicate or powerful touch.
Tho celebrated ''uolden Tongue" Reeds in
BsAity's celebrated Orpsn IN conJun elton WIN
tho perfected Heed Boards, produce sweet. pure
and powerful tones Eyery instrunnent, Piano
ani organ. fully warranted perfect In every re-
spect. and wifi DO shipped on from ave 70 Afs
teen days test trial, the manufacturer paying
freight toth ways. ~ the instrument 10 not sat.
isfSciory. Iliuatratnd ADNERTJsER Catalogue
DANIEL r. BEATTY, wsshinEton
New JersrEi
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1879-09-21

IT gives Il man n vivid conception Of
the hallowness of nll earthly things
when he sees a commander of barber
shop with a head as barren as the bot
tom OF a wash-bowl. and then reads his
name on bottle of hair invigorator
warranted to produce hyperion curls on
bald head in three months.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1879-09-21

As TAB as tho Republican papers
have given accounts OF the affair. they
strive to make II appear that Chisolm
was murdered simply because he was n
Republican. The truth OF the matter
seems to bo that he was murdered by n
mob infuri ated Mt the murder OF an.
other man, who. with equal reason.
might bo said to have been murdered
becanso he was not Republican. -
Stockton Hsydid.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1879-09-21

PARTIES are now engaged in mining
the bed Of the Carson river, below the
Santiago mill, for quicksilver and
amaigum, says the Nc,cs. A short dis.
tance below tho mill named is a deep
hole in tho bed OF the stream, and the
bottom OF this is now to be searched.
The river has been turned. and a don.
key pump is being used to drain the
water from the hole.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1879-09-21

A Moso prospector visited our sane.
tum yesterday, says the Bodie Ntrs,
and displayed some OF tie richest gold
quartz specimens we have ever hand.
led, from tho size of q walnut to humps
Weighing from six to ten pounds. Our
friend declared there Is mountain Of
II where that came from. On question.
ing him, he said 1t came from n place
thirty miles from here. but would not
give the location.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1879-09-21

A REPORT from Bombay is that the
Ameer has been murdered by the rebels,
while another statement is that he COM
mitted suicide, neither of which is
credited in official circles. II is still
elaine ed that the revolt OF the natives i s
melted by Russian emissaries.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1879-09-21

S"'. State. 10th: A blazing freight
car Anl'ri he'e this morning on the
emigrur.t train from the East. II was
loaded with drugs and chemical com.
pounds, and the fire is supposed to have
been caused by spontaneous combus.
ton. 4 stream Of water from the yard
engine subducd the flames, but the car
Was rnined and the cargo damaged con.
sidernbly.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1879-09-21

TuEEE children o! John McGraIh,
living near U%inh, Cal, were poisoned
by eating bread and milk. the milk DO.
ing fresh and warm from the COW
Soon after the little fellows had eaten
their usual supper they complained Of
fe' ling sick. From the symptoms. the
mother, who was alone, nt once con-
cluded they were poisoned. giving such
remedies as she had at hand. saving
one by the use OF warm water aud
salt. The Others, two little girls, aged
two and seven, dying in commissions.
The COW also had spasm, lending the
doctor to the conclusion that the ami.
NAL had been poisoned.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1879-09-21

You meet In this world with false
nirth as often as with false gravity the
grinning hyprocrite is not more un,
common character than the groaning
one. As much light discourse comes
from heavy heart as from hollow
one, and from full mind as from an
empty head.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1879-09-21

ISTELLIGESr and thoughtful citizens
of Leadville. says the Tribune. don't
fool away their time prospecting, " in
which not one III q thousand strikes it
rich. They spend their time in the far
more profitable pursuit of learning how
to deal the cards SO ns to always give
themselves the aces
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1879-09-21

To SIGN the pledge aud afterward be
presented with bottle of wine. is one
of those deadful things that will occas-
ionally happen. People talk about suf
fering. but they don't know anything
about il.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1879-09-21

Two Boys in westpEalin, aged l6 and
IL lost their parents by death, and were
so soirowful that they concluded to die.
too. they wrote will disposing Of
their money and playthings. Then the
elder killed his brother with hammer,
after which hc swallowed poison. open.
ed vein in his wrist. and shot himself
through the head.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1879-09-21

YEsrERDAY's report from Maine was
to the effect that Davis, the Republi-
can candidate for Governor. will prob.
bly, fall n little short OF majority OF the
popular vote. which in that State. is re-
quired to elect.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1879-09-21

A PoTTsvILLg, Pa, telegram says:
Last night the residents Of MahaDoy
Plane were awakened by rumbling
noise, followed by the rocking Of the
houses aud the gradual sinking OF tho
earth. Tho workings Of tho Stanton
cOlliery are oaviug in, aud rs they nre
directly nnder a number Of houses the
occupants have vacated them.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1879-09-21

THE Now Orleans Board OF Health
adopted resolutions setting forth that
the health Of tho city will compare fn.
vorably with that OF any largo city in
tho Union; that no case vf yellow fever
has occurred since the Sd Of September.
and that commercial intercourse with
New Orleans can now bo safely main.
tained,
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1879-09-21

TnE Ne~' says tn Ia at in the Savage
Is 50 great that the miners hands and
faces blister. The coolest place is 40
degree, and not very cool at that.
Everybody il friendly ,herc; no cold
should ~ 1" turn, no cool receptions.
NothinI like 1t was ever snown on the
Comstock. 1t is IN fact u welding heat
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1879-09-21

LATEST alyices from India nrc that
the trTTebie riots at Cabul still con-
unus; that general rising against
British authority il urged in the Afghan
cities. md that fearing the futo Of the
Embassy at CHbul the English residents
at Mnndalay have abandoned that
place. seeking safety on board a Gov.
ernmont steamer.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1879-09-21

TnE Austin RevriIle says that no
Chin'So will be employed in grading
Oh the Battle Mountain md Austin
Railroad. At tue time the company
was organized il was decided tn It tho
road should be built exclusively by
whit" inhor, aud tho contractors abide
10y the decision OF the company.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1879-09-21

TnE display a. tho California State
Pair. now being held at Sacramento. is
said to be- equal In all, and sapohor in
many respects TO that Of former yoars.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1879-09-21

TIE two ounces who undertook to
cross the Atlantic in the little boat
Uncleisam were picked up of Newfound.
land and taken to England.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1879-09-21

GRE,T excitement is caused At Toron-
to by the publication of the particulars
OF an attempt to abduct George Brown
head OF the Government and editor of
the Globe, which was unsuccessful, aud
the abduction Of Robert Juffray, a
prominent Wholesale grocer aud Lib
ernl. The latter was taken to the dis
NAL Don marshes, and had a desperate
fight for liberty. lie. however. csc .p-
ed, and his ASSISTANTS made their w
by boat to the American side. Jr;Fr"v
was cn,ic-i from his home by forged
order from Judge Wilson. who was rep
resented as nc ins hy command OF tho
Minister of justice.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1879-09-21

In the base ball match for he chum
pionship OF the State, between the
CHloridrrs of Phoebe and the Eurrkeans.
the Eurckrans cain" out victorious,
winning tue hrS: two games by score
Of 2o to 3 aud 20 TO 3, respectively.
Where and when is ths ch mpion
"ooi.chopping match of the State. for
u bucket Of cid grub, to take place
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1879-09-21

The boy. recently dropped from u
tight rope during performance in o.
den, is being cared for by tho ladies OF
that place.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1879-09-21

A FROG was found on top OF u Cam
bridge. Mass. church steeple, one
hundred aud eighty feet above the
ground, the other day.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1879-09-21

JESUS CHRIsr lives in Paradise Val.
ley, and is . stes dy hArd.working Mex.
ican. a Ia
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1879-09-21

The Chief Justice of California holds
his Office, under the New Constitution,
for eleven years. and his salary is &c.
COO.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1879-09-21
NORTH RELLE ISLE.

During the past week the east cross
cut from the south as foot level drift at
the Belle Isle line has been extended
:. feet 1t is no. in ledge formation
mad cutting stringers OF quartz. Ex-
:ended north drift 75.foot level 10 feet
Have cut out for and commenced winze
from the 75 level, sinking with the
vain
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1879-09-21

THE case Of Gully. on trial for the
killing Of Chisholm. at De Kalb, Miss,
was submitted to the jury yesterday.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1879-09-21

DrLLoE, the murderer of King. al
Bonanza. has been granted living in
the Idaho penitentiary for ten years.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1879-09-21

As fiue cherries. plums and apples
were grown in Humboldt county this
season as can be seen anywhere.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1879-09-21
AR0ESTA.

Started drifting east on the 200 foot
level on the Sth and have extended the
drift feet; total length 43I feet show
ing a vein Of quartz in the face OF drift
with heavy clay seam on the foot wall.
No indications of water. Resumed
sinking the winze below the 800. foot
level; sank 90 feet; total depth II feet
with good quality Of quartz in the bot.
tom. Have extended 4UO foot level 81
feet; total length = ) feet, showing a
strong body OF low grade ore in face OF
drift
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1879-09-21

TnE report that 20. .Ooo Spanish troops
would be sent to Cuba is contradicted.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1879-09-21
STANDARD.

During the past week no wor.: has
beeu done on the north drift OF TIL Ui
ana mine towards the Standard ledge,
owing to foul air in the latter mine.
The Standard shaft is now free of water,
aud n drift will shortly be run to con-
meet with the Diana shaft, which will
mako the ventilation perfect.
REVENUE.
M special Developments to note since
last report. Have advanced each drift
on the 800 foot Lowell 10 feet; total
length of both drifts 100 feet.
TUscARoRA MILL 4 MINING co.
Work is progressing as usual; but lit.
tie change to note since last report.
Rock little hard-r; no water in the
face of the tunnel at present. The
ledge is looking we'll.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1879-09-21
NAVAJO.

The ore vein in the 25O-foot level
slopes is good. Considerable improve.
ment in tho quality Of the ore for tho
past two weeks. No change TO report
in the slopes on the l5O.foot level.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1879-09-21
GkASD PRIZE.

There is but little change to report
for the past week. The east and west
drifts from the 6OO.foot level crosscut
are each following quartz vein with
bunches Of good ore. The west drift
500 level has Leen extended beyond the
main crosscut following with it strong
vein Of quartz with lunches OF pay
ore.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1879-09-21
INDEPENDENCE.

Work has progressed favorably in the
various drifts during the week. No
important change in the ledge at any
point 10 report. The mill continues to
run steadily crushing the usual amount
of chloride ore.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1879-09-21

WILLIAM H. vAxDEHBILT employs
2s,7O5 men.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1879-09-21
BELLE ISLE.

The slopes are looking we'll and pro-
ducing the usual supply Of good ore.
During the past week have renewed
work in the i50.toot level drift; total
length Of Gritt 254 feet. Ledge is im-
proving. Have connected the l5O-foot
hanging wall drift with the drift south
from the west crosscut $50 foot level;
length Of the lateral drift from the
crosscut 100 feet; had a regular and a
good vein Of ore for the entire distance.
Have started a stope on this vein on
each bide Of the winze sunk from the
intermediate drift; vein two feet vide
Of good ore. The north drift from
crosscut on same vein is in 8 feet.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1879-09-21

A CHtsAMIS stole $4,000 from his
employer at Milford wedne siey night.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1879-09-21

RENO is building a $780, 900 school
bonse.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1879-09-21
OLD, :. So. ....- A. !. 4; I; !;
TRIED, !.
at Ef AND. a eij q. y-is aid
TRUE. .

People are Eettin& scouAinted-and those wh
re not ought to be-~ith tho wonderful mcritso
hat great American Remedy. the " tHF
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WE often hear OF strikes in the Para
disc mines, says the Silver State, and
now the monotony is changed to a
strike in the Paradise Mill. We are
informed that the men employed at the
mill struck, Wednesday, for higher
wages, and the mill WAS shut down in
consequence. The men have been get.
ting 50 80 II day. but want 81 This
the Superintendent Of the mi II refuses
to give. so the mill has been stopped
for the present. Some OF the men who
struck for four dollars may have to
travel some distance from Paradise be-
fore they can again get 3; 90 day.
The mill will have to remain idle until
other hands can be procured to run it.
Strikes of this character in new camp
ought to be discouraged by every work.
ingmnu in the county.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1879-09-21
ELKO, NEVADA, SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 2l, 1879
GEoRorAxs have discovered Il

GEoRorASs have discovered that
mules are not deficient in intelligence.
A few days ago mule at Columbus
trotted up in q linring way to black.
smith shop and deliberately walked IN.
He seemed to be ve.y restless and 1a.
easy, exhibiting unmistakable signs Of
pain. The men in the shop were rather
taken aback by the mule who thus came
to the shop unbridled aud loose. At
last the mule lifted mp one of its legs,
and with a GESTURE OF his head directed
the attention Of one of the men to his
foot. 1t was then discovered that q
nail had worked its way into the flesh
evidently causing the apparent pain.
The nail was then drawn out, and his
muleship much relieved. gave a snort
Of thanks. A few moments after he
trotted off much pleased. aud has not
been seen since.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1879-09-21
Our xorther. Mines.

From the regular weekly mining sum-
mary OF the Tunes Revier, We take the
following interesting report Of the pro-
grsss being made in the mines Of that
section.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1879-09-21
CIRCULARS.

oau .t th. Ind.r n Once.