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San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1882-07-20
MORMON LOYALTY.
The Test of the Second Wife.


From Mrs. Paddock's Tale Of Madame La Tour
It has always been Brigham Youngs
policy to outlaw his followers, and thus
prevent the possibility of their return
to civilized society. Thepolicy he now
nnrsues with more intentness than ev-
or before. and those who, were untitled
bv nature tor deeds of violence were
compelled to take plural wives, in face
of recent act Of congress which was
designed especially to reach and punish
such offenses in Utah. Phillip La Tour
was among the number of those who q
fell under the prophets displeasure on
account of his refusal to comply with
what the Mormon leaders designa-
ted as "the higher law" He had no
leanings toward polygamy. he loved
his wife devotedly, and his home was
the dearest spot on earth to him-dear-
er now than ever; for with the earliest
flower of spring tiny guest had come
under their roof-a dark eyed baby boy,
so like the lost first born that it seemed
almost as though he had returned to
them. For months the prophet coun-
seled Phillip, sometimes affectionately,
sometimes sternly, to take another wife,
but in vain. At last when, as he SAID
himself, the utmost limit OF forbearaalnce
had been reached, he summoned his
disobedient follower to a private con-
ference. .,.y-.... ...t
It was evident to Phillip as soon as
he faced the leader of the people, that
the prophet was very angry, too angry
indeed, to waste any words, and IN the
most concise terms possible ne was IN
formed that he would be allowed just
one week to choose whether he would
take another wife OF be cut of from the
church and delivered over to the buffet
ings of Satan. Phillip sat as II he was
stunned. To be cut off from the church!
For him who had never known any
other faith, this was equivalent to a sem
tence of eternal death. And then ne
was to be delivered over to the ounet-
ings of Satan. He knew very well
what that meant. His property and MS
life would thenceforth be at the mercy
of the Danites-and their tender mer-
cies were very cruel. He was incapable
of uttering a single word in reply 10
the question thrust upon him, and the
prophet continued:
Il know what is keeping you oacK'
1t is the fear what your wife will say or
do; and / want you to tell her from me,
that the judgments of God have rested
on her these many years because oil her
rebellion against His will. Every child
that has been gwen her has been taken
away again, because she would not us
ten to counsel; and mark my words :
here the prophets face grew terrible
the child that she holds in her arms
to-day, viii lie in the grave a month
hence if she dees not submit to the law
that has been given to this people,
You vii give me a week TO decide!
Phillip hardly knew his Own voice As
hepronounced the words.
Yes, Just one week, and not day
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1882-07-20

WHILE hunting for deserters from a
ship at Guaymas, few days ago, the
searchers discovered q man covered
from head to foot with long shaggy
hair of reddish color. On their ap-
preaching him he commenced to run,
and they chased, following him for a
distance of a mile or more to the beach,
where he jumped from rock to rock
With the agility of q chamois, and soon
was lost to sight behind aiuttiDg point.
They aftervard discovered the cave
which he inhabits, the floor being
covered With skins, and the indcstlons
were that be subsistsd upon rav-hsh-
Organized efforts will be made to cap
ture him
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1882-07-20

TAKE your ear Of green corn IN both
hands TO eat il. and don't feel bad II the
butter trickles down your chin
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1882-12-10
Prison LITs In Nevada,

The following particulars Of prison
life at the Carson Warm Springs ins:i-
tuition are furnished by the Virginia
Chronicle:
The inmates Of the prison now nun. /.
Der lila failing of Of about 30 with
in the past two years. Among the
prisoners are about score OF Chiua-
men. in f)r nearly every crime III the
calendar. The confinement aud rou-
tine seems to affect them loss unplsas-
antly than the rest OF tho poor devils.
white aud black. John enjoys good
food ami tho certainty OF getting it.
The small cells. which are like sardino
boxes to the others, are palatinl in their
Dimensions to the henthcn. Mono Of
tho conyicts in tho Carson stronghold
are what might be called "ptof,ssion-
ais Most Of them are trough play
ers, that is. men who, being broke
and desperate, stopped stages, robbed
houses aud the like. Many are men
who, as the result OF quarrel, maimsd
or killed their antagonists, aud com.
mittcd the first srimo Of their lives.
Whisky has sent its full quota. There
are seventeen prisoners under lie sen.
,onces. The robbers Of Wells. Fargo
Il Co.'S Stage arc severely dealt with
They get from fourteen TO twenty
years, and tho express company secs to
1t that very few Of thom regain their
liberty through pardon. II IL noticca-
ble that the men Suffering the longest
terms Of Imprisonment arc the best
behaved. The greatest trouble il given
by comparatively petty "T"nd"r, In for
a year or two. IL is worthy Of remark
that under Warden Gerard, pun.
ishmsnt has beon fafor than under any
prnvious Gdminislrttiou. Ito has eyi.
dontly recognized tho fact that the
prisoners arc human beings and moi
Wild beasts, to be lashed into submis
sion.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1882-12-10

LAST Saturday night, while a young
man was alone at a ranch few miles
from Central City, Santa Barbara coun-
y' tramp sheep herler applied for
food AMI shelter, which was given to
him. About l O'Clock in the morning
the young man was awakened. aud
discovered the tramp standing at his
bedside with n revolver in his hand.
lie attempted to rise. when the tramp
hred, tho ball striking tho victim in the
back of the head. Tno tramp then flad,
and ns the young man left the house
to get help at Central City. ho was
again fired at A posse Of citizens ara
IA pursuit. aud il the tramp is caught
he will 10 summarlIy dealt with.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1882-12-10
OBITUARY.
Death CT n Pr ointment Citizen and
Pioneer.

Alfred T.. shannon. a we'll known
sHd highly respected citizen, SAYS the
Eureka Sentinel. died at his residence
ON South Main street Thurs lay after.
noon at ) O'clock after brief Illness.
He was taken sick on Monday aud con-
Veyed to his bone. lie fingered for
t~o days Tnite i'll, Int on Thursday
moiuiN&|gj 30 far improved as to be
able tp 81: up aai ,esd the daily pa
p'rs. AItiapse, however. SCI in NOR,
dangerous than the hfst attack.
toward noon, which baiiled medical
skin, aud he speedy became uncon-
sclJas and died at the hour stated.
Among the Elects Cf the dee ,ascd was
iouut q slip Ui paper dated OctyJrr Il,
To Which he CalieI Charley Fer.ss Ut
t'ntion GU Tuesday. This paper re-
gdested anyou. coming into possession
"i It. should accident Bsftll him, or
death US'Itake him suddenly, to ,eIe-
graph to Il JrotL.r.iu.law. Jos,pb
~ o. - '''''A "a hAaaNND. no urtLD-
randa also states th.i he leaves POLICIES
III favor or h.s sister. Miss NJ. L..
shaouon, "s follows: $1,000 from 4.
.. U. W, SI.ouU from X. Of p, and a
;! assessment from Bullion Euc ,iup-
inrr' No. 10, l. o. .. +. Of Eureka.
The deceased was born IN the State
oi New iorS. Of jewish parents, aud
was - years Of age. He was one Of
ID" pioneers Of the Coast. coming to
California i'll 10, aud held q public
ros!.ion Of trust in san Francisco iu
'hg 'aIly days.
At the time Ct his death he was
GraHd Master Of the Independent Or.
der u Odd Fellows Of the STATE. aud
Mas n.eiabcr Of Austin Lodge No. ..
|. . .. T., ana Bullion Eucampmrut.
No. 10, OF Eureka.
Mr., Shannon was noble, upripL;
citizen. In has death the community
has suffered G-ea', GuI We might say
ah almost irEtparable loss.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1882-12-10
Impending Duci AT washington.

impending Duel at Washington.
lie insht given Senator Riddle
berger by Captain Page Mccarthy aud
the anticipated duel between them
has been the subject of excited COM
ment at Richmond. Va, for the past
few days. Captain Mccarthy is still
concealed near the city. and his friends
here, it Is understood, have his address
and every convenience for sffording
Senator Riddleberger an opportunity
to send challenge should he so desire
1t is understood I at Riddleberger has
not availea himself OF the opportunity.
Riddlebergar will leave thu CITY for
New York, where Senator Malone IL
now sojourning, but whether he goes t.
seek the advice of Malone or not. Is
matter OF conjecture. The an;i-Ma-
hone mon are chuckiing over wha: they
consider as Riddleberger's back-down.
II is supposed that Mccarthy will re-
main III hailing distance of Richmond
80 long as R!ddleberger is hereabouts.
then he will return to his pos: at Wash
ipgton. The Muhonites are not iuclin-
sd to talk about the affair. McCarthy's
reflections in his paper upon Riddle
berger are the cause Of the trouble.
Mccarthy was principal in Mordecai
dEel in 1873, when Mordscai was killed
aud Mccarthy was badly woun d d.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1882-12-10
The Azetenr,

Last evening at 5:i5 O'Clock a mag
niticent meteor passed over US aud
seemed to fall ut no great distance
west of Elko. For the space Of IL sec
ond the town was illuminated with n
midday cloarness. Altogether the met
cor was visible some five seconds,
and before going out of sight seemed to
explode, as it left blue AMI red colored
PARTICLES in its trail. Ob,eryers de-
clnred it the grandest display they had
ever witnessed. A short time after the
diSappearance OF the meteor, a heavy,
ruinblinS report was heard, similar to
that produced by the distant dischi irge
Of heavy artillery. Could the exact
spot where the strange visitor fell be
found, 1t is highly probable that n mot.
eoric stone, or aerUlite, might be found.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1882-12-10
The Increase of the Army

1t Is understood that Secretary Lin
coin will recommend slight increase of
the army. But Congress is not likely
to appreciate his arguments. No.more
Indian wars are anticipated; the set.
tlenent of most Of the Western country
by the whites has progressed far enough
to render smutO on the part of Indians
powerless to do harm without the re-
sisi"nee of strong military force; tLe
strength Of the savages appears thor-
ongLly oTersloughed. and with the ex-
ceptin of little numbering along the
Mexican border. no further tcouble Is
expected. Reasons for the increase of
the army are disciplinary entirely.
The army is not largo enough to give
officers the requisite praeti-e in hand.
ling troops.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1882-12-10

HENRY WILSON, miner, some weeks
ago. while at work in tho Bullion mine
at Paradise. fired OF BLAST in a hole
charged with black powder. The blast
did not blow the rock 10 the bottom OF
the hole, and he put charge of giant
powder in the drill hole. II exploded
before lie could get out of the way, and
filled his face. breast and hands with
small pieces Of rock aud broke one OF
his ribs Some 600 small stones were
taken out Of his flesh by physician,
aud ihs wounds arc healing. but bis
eyes pain bin badly, aud he fears that
he bns lost the sight OF one Of them.
He goes to San Francisco to consult an
occulist.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1882-12-10
Happy Though ht.

An exchange Informs us that it is
now the fashion TO bulid the choir loft
SO that the congregation can enjoy the
music aud soc the singers Mt the same
time. That's good. Now il they put
tho minister up where tho organ lott
used to be. or down cellar, or some
where else out Of the way, and place all
the girls wi,h new clothes up in the pul L.
pit, the gang would keep awake and
wUuld't have to screw their heads OFF
their shoulders whenever new arrival
enter ed.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1882-12-10

FoUE or five days ago the Tr easury
officials predicted that within ten days
foreign exchange would be down to suci,
price as would insure importations of
gold. This point has already been
reached. exchange being quoted at 81.
1t is anticipated, therefore, that within
week shipments OF gold will be made
for this country from England and
France.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1882-12-10

TuE story Of the littlo cash boy in
Boston, who 1t was said had fallen heir
to fortune Of two millions by the death
OF n queer old uncle in Australia, proves
TO bc far from the truth, ~ such storios
usually are. The story had its origin
in the fact thnt the rich old uncle had
given instructions to have tho lad cdu.
Gated Mt his expense. Tho education,
to be sure, may Prove n better capital
for tho lad than the dollars. but tho
moral seems to be tha, IL IL well TO re-
coiYc these stories OF unexpected dc.
sccnis Of wealth with considerable al
lowanco. Those Reno gifls who row
cllcd in anticipation Of luxury, few
months ago, under tho mistaken i'm.
preston that thcy held n winning ticket,
can sympnibizo with tho Boston boy
and tho mail carrier Mt winnsmucca.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1882-12-10

5. n. wooD of Kansas, ia to contest
the seat of Judge Parker, who was
elected to Congress by over 5000 ma
jority. Wood claims Peters is Judge of
a State Court, aud the Constitution for
bids a Judge from holding any other
Office during the term for which he was
elected.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1882-12-10

TIE price OF silver within the last
week has declined iyo-eigh,s. equiva-
lent to n little over u cent an ounce.
This is accounted for by Treasury Off
cials chiefly on the ground that Con-
su's bills were being drawn in London,
which, having the effect of cutting off
shipment to India, glutled the London
market.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1882-12-10
4 Mia winter Predicted.

Tho Silver state says tho chiOf Of tho
Signal Service PREDICTS that the coming
Winter will be mild. This prediction
is based on through examination Of
indicators in possession Of the Signal
oflicc. Let us hope that this ptodio.
tion is something more than guess work.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1882-12-10

A TRAMP assaulted a sixteen. year-old
girl in Los Angeles, Cal, last Friday
morning. The girls screams brought
assistance. and, although the tramp did
not deny his criminal intent, the by
stanjers allowed him to depart, fearing
he might hurt some of them should
they lay hands upon him.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1882-12-10

lie Pres.,i. ni's Message is to lengthy
document iJr our columns. The
clause In reference to the revenues OF
Tho Government j. as follows.
1T appears that tho ordinary rev.
enues frorg mll sources for ,he fiscal
year ending Juuo 30, 1882, were as fol-
lows: From customs, $50, O,i2I, ,7JO. %:
trom Internal Rrvrune. Sl49. .iJ759j.l 10;
from sales Of Public LnuIs. SI.7j3.IlD.-
~; tax on Circulation aud Deposits Of
National B"uas. Ss,g.G.7g5.Ij; from
rep ayncnt q! Interest Ly Pacific Rail
"''y Companies, Ssiu. .5jI37; from the
sinking Fund ir the Pa..lic Railway
Companies, S19G.27LI2."
On the Ch.ucao question We are told
TINT "thc 7, cent legislation respecting
immigration q !..borrrs from China
has given ri,s t. tho question Of
whittier Chiuruten poe, cdIug to or
bonn another couu;gy may lawfully pass
through orS own. In constituting the
al Of My 7,h, 1852, in connection
with tho treaty Of November /, 1889,
the restriction would seem to be I'm
ited I" Chinese immigrants coming to
tho Uuitcd States as lnborrrs and should
not forbid n mere TRANSIT across our
country. ask the ntl,utiuu d Con-
"ress to the subject for such action. if
any, as may Ice deemed advisable"
Aud the following in frr,uce t, the
reciprocity treaty wnh tho Sandwich
Islands, which has occnsiun.d much
comment 10y tho Pacific Coast news
rapers:
The reciprocity treaty with Hawaii
will become terninablv after 5, pismber
=. 1853. on two months notice from
either patty. While certain provisions
OF that compact may have I,oyed on
cfous, its exIs,oncr has fosI,rcd com
merciul relations which il is imI orIant
to preserve. / SuggVst. tncr, fore, that
early cous lerHtiUu be given 10 such
modification o! the treaty ne maf seem
TO bo demanded 10y tho inter, sis # our
constantly increasing trade with both
iiayti and san. Domingo. Gd,Iso tha
proyis 'ons be made for Diplomatic in
tctcourso with tho latter by onlarging
tho scope Of the mission ut An Prince. 4"
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1882-12-10

OSE Of the largest sales of land ever
known was effected by Captain W. G..
Veal of Dallas, Texas. He sold 4,6OO,-
600 acres Of land IN Western and North
western Texas to an English company.
This company will sell alternate tracts
of from 200 to 500 acres to European
immigrants wishing to settle upon it.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1882-12-10

L9TTA CRABrHgx, in au equity suit
against Benjamin +. Randall Il Co.
OF Boston, with which dsm she wa, in
partnership in cotton speculation. was
awarded $4,000. Sho claimed S2l, 900.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1882-12-10

Mrs. JULIA BESsETr Of Sacramento,
aged 30 years, fell dead while going to
neighbor's house to escape abuse by
grown son named William, ~no. vv:.,-
ing home drunk, created u great dis
tuEbance.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1882-12-10

"ln choosing WIFE" says an ex-
change. 'be governed by her chin"
We know a man who was influenced in
his choice that way, and has been
governed by her chiu" ever since.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1882-12-10
NUMBER as.

News is received of the arrest of
William Rabbit in Chicago, charged
with placing dynamite in the Interna-
;ional Distillery of Des Moines.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1882-12-10

The House Appropriation Committee
has completed its work. The Ipdian
Appropriation bill is reduced $40, ,OCO
but the education fund is Increased.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1882-12-10

Captain Allen May. of Harden
county Kentucky. aged loi years, yes
terday procured licenss to marry
young lady aged nine, IN, Of the Same
county. tf
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1882-12-10

Which Is tho better man of the two.
tho believer In Christ who treats bis
children With moro severity than ho
does his animals. or the nGd,l who
treats his family ~ his equals aud en-.
titled to all the plonsur, ami privileges
which ho enjoys?
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1882-12-10

Tho remarks Of certain Republican
papers to tho effect that ait was not q
Domocra,ic ,icto,y" may be correct. bat
ono thing IL certain: IL was nu all-hrod
thorough and complete Republican de
fcat.-Groyor Cleveland led F"lgcr
Icy l9i 600. 1t Is rumorpd that NJ.
Proxy French will ask for an Injunction
TO prevent any moro votes being
counted. - General Grant foI Secro.
tnry OF tho Treasury Ii Is said that tho
President thinks favorably Of making
th's nomination, We don't bcievio II. -.
aud We haven't a very exalted opinion
of Chester a. Arthur. ns n statesman
and patriot, either. Austin Democrat.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1882-12-10

Even n mud-holo may look romantic
to tho right sort Of young lady.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1882-12-10
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Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1882-08-28
A PEOPLES MASS CONVEN-
TION.

In view of the fact that the late repub-
lican county convention was called with
out suitable notice, and at an inopportune
season of the year, preventing general
attendance of farmers and other citizens,
and fair discussion relative to measures
and candidates; and in view Of the fact
that there is a general and widespread
dissatisfaction as to the standing and
character of some of the nominees Of that
convention, and their positions regarding
certain issues of vast importance to the
people of the county, it has been thought
advisable by a large number Of petition
ers in nearly all the towns Of the county
to call peoples convention, that the is
sues involved be more fully discussed,
and such men put in nomination as shall
best reflect the moral and enlightened
sentiment Of the county, and as are in
hearty accord with the mass Of the people
relative to the new tax law, the prohib-
itory law and the proposed constitutional
amendment relating thereto.
Therefore, in accord with these senti-
ments, all persons interested are request
ed to meet in mass convention, at Iras-
burgh on Wednesday, Aug. 80, at 10
O'Clock a. m. to take such action as shall
be deemed proper and for the highest
good of the county, MANY PETITIONERS.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1882-08-28
CALEDONIA COUNTY DEM
OCRATS.

The democrats of Caledonia coun-
ty, met in county convention at the
town hall, in st. Johnsbury, on Tues
day, and were called to order by J.
M. Weeks of Lyndon, one of the
county committee, who named Hon.
Alex Cochran as Temporary chairman,
and A. B. Perry of Barnet secretary.
On motion of Hon. G.. E. Eaton of
Danville, the temporary organization
was made permanent, with c.. M.
Chase, Lyndon, G.. d. Randall, st.
Johnsbury, and r. Ingalls, of Shelf
field, vice-presidents. A committee
consisting of w. T. Gordon of St.
Johnsbury, c. M. Chase of Lyndon,
and G.. E. Eaton of Danville, were
appointed on resolutions. On mo-
ton of j. M. Weeks, a nominating
committee of three from each town
was voted, and all but four towns
were represented, when the conven-
ton adjourned until 1.30, p. m.
The committee reported the follow
ing nominations
S.R. McGaffey, Lyndon, A. B.
Perry, Barnet, Senators.
John E. Willard, Sutton, John
Sias, Danville, Judges.
n. P. Bowman, Judge of Probate.
Cayt. I'll. E. Randall, st. Johns
bury, High Sheriff.
G. M. Chase, Lyndon, States At
torney.
Henry Barney, Kirby, High Bailiff.
G.. D. Randall, ST. Johnsbury,
Alex Cochran, Ryegate, and A. B.
Thompson, Barnet, County Com
mittee.
The report was accepted and
adopted. The committee on resolu-
lions reported as follows:
RESOLVED. That we cordially endorse
the resolutions of the State democratic
convention, and pledge ourselves to an
earnest support of its nominations and to
the nominations of this convention, and
candidates, and urge the democrats OF
every town in the county to work earn
estly for the success of the ticket.
The resolutions were adopted, aft
er which Gov. Eaton was called on
and made some stirring remarks, and
after which the convention adjourn
ed. There was large attendance,
and all was harmonious and enthu-
siastic.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1882-08-28

The PRESIDENTS FLAG.-The
special flag for the president of the
United States is fourteen feet long
by eleven feet broad. The material
is navy blue bunting. In the center
is the American coat of arms, the
American eagle holding in its mouth
the penant, on which is inscribed