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The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1882-06-04

The family .: 1T. Samuel BucEing.
ham and wife. says the Eureka Sentinel.
living in Diamond Range, some ten
miles from this place. are sorely anlIct
ed. They have five children, all OF
whom are very sick with scarlet fever
aud shopping cough. Tho youngest
child died Sunday morning and was
buried yestord ". Mr.. Il. j. Doak,
who returned from a visit to the family
Informed IA that 1t is very doubtful If
any Of tho four remaining children can
recover. This is indeed n sal case md
much sympathy is felt for the family by
those Who are acquainted with them.
Dir. Buckingham and wife were resi-.
dents Of Eureka eight or niue years ago,
The family are old time residents Of
Ers,trn Nevada, having lived in Lander
aud Nye counties prior TO the ~organiza-
tim Of Eureka. Buck ngham kept u
station on the stage road between Aus.
tin and Belmont for years and doubtless
known TO many Of cur readers Who will
regret to hear Of his heavy affection.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1882-06-04
Hotel

J. T. Campbell, San Francisco.
A. i Lewis, do
J. Bnas, do
". A. Walker. Tusoarora.
G. +. oyialt, Ohio.
e.. Collins and wife, Tuscarora.
r. Cshill, Lamoillo.
Amos Roach. Pleasant.
Thos Farrell, Salt Lake.
Gins Pearson, Butte.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1882-06-04
Gone To Wood River.

Our old townsman. Bobert Cullen, de-
parted for the Wood River Country 10y
the train Saturday night. We under.
stand that his visit to that section ut
this time. is in response to a business
proposition in connection with MINIS,
and that he will re maiu at Wood River
during this season, at least. Mr.. Gull
leu has had n thorough practical oI-
p%ciience in mines and mining extending
through a period OF 90 yenrG, TO our
knowledge, md In a country like that
to which he has now gone, he should
he able to turn his requirements to good
account. Aside from his extensive
information upon tho subject above
mentioned. Mr.. Cullen Is q ready
writer, and bns had in years
past. consiicrAbls experience both as
correspondent for, and in conducting
newspapers. aud in the abasnce Of more
lucrative employment, his iacile pen
may be welded with profit 10 himself
and the public.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1882-06-04

GsS. HANCOCK was tho gutst Of Jorc.
minh Black at York, Pennsylvania. last
Saturday and Sunday. A prominent
Republican from Harrisburg, says there
was a conference at Blacks house of
many Democratic leaders IN the state.
aud tina, II is believed that the object Of
tho conference was TO nominate Han.
cock for Governor.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1882-06-04

Children To the Public school

Parents are only too anxious to send
their children to the public school in
order to avoid the trouble of watching
them all day, and oftimes are not par
ticular to avoid the law providing that
none under six years of age shall be adj
United. A day or two ago, SAYS the
Eureka Leader, a member Of the family
Of a ~weli-known professional gentleman
took two young hoprfuls to the public
school and requested Superintendent
Crowell to admit them. "IIow old is
this ons?" asked that gentleman. The
young lady suddenly remembered the
six-yeHr clause, md replied that he
would be six in June. And how old Is
this oue?" said Mr.. C. ''Hs was six in
February" Tho Superintendent
scratched his head thoughtfully, and
exclaimed: THAT knocks my theories.
February June. Cad they rush things
iii Nevada
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1882-06-04
struck by Lightning.

Tho Avalanche says on Thursday
evening about o o'clock % Mr.. II. H..
Leslie aud two Of his hired mon, named
Pequi6tte and Suits, we're nearing their
camp, known as Leslio's Dug-out, on
tho west side Of tho Owyhao River, 20
miles distant from Silver City, Mr.. Les
lie was struck by lightning. and The two
persons accompanying him strnned TO
such al extent THAI they did not rccoys-
for sore MINUTES. We aro unable 10
state who avn to consciousness first
but rs soon tbcrcditsr rs possible. he OK
amined the situation, and found that
Leslie was seriously. II not fatally, In.
jufed. Ito had been struck on Tho
head; part OF his scalp torn of. with his
w%biskcr'i side injured. leg iacoratod
and clothes torn. Without waiting
longer he started foe \ physician. lonv.
ing his companion to look after Mr..
Leslie, who was alive but unable to
speak. DR.. Peters left for tho Owyheo
River immediately 10 attend tho medical
wants Of the injured man.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1882-06-04
Facts worth Knowing,

The Reno Gazette Of the 26tb saws
the State Fair Is talked OF more than
ever before. Mr.. Jones Of Pleasant Val.
ley, Elko county, is going 10 bring in n
fine Norman horse lac has, aud Scott &
Hank Of Halleck. expect I o show n dozen
or so Of their Hereford cattle and Eng
lish horses. The Hercfords have stood
the long Winter better than any other
cattle in tho State. 1t is estimated that
tho loss OF mine caillo in Elko has
been between 40 aud so per cent, aud
ystthey have not lost q Hereford nor q
helf-breod Hereford. A lot Of tho latter
were %rnnning with some commcn %cntllc,
OF which n great many died, Int IN.
hh'f-breed Herefords came ont In good
health.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1882-06-04
Advertised Letter I,i.t.

Tbs following Ia list o. letters re.
manning In the Elko Office. unclaimed,
fer the week ending Saturday, Mny
~, 1881:
Mrs. V. Bernard Annie Hevoniblon
q. W. Ward.
q. W. HUT, 7. n.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1882-06-04

Coin Is said 10 have been found IN
pnying quantities on a farm in VISION
sin. aud mining machinery has been
bought 90 work the ground. This may
prove n paping scheme. but II nobody
should bite at the bait tho sower 81
tina, dus; viii no out and injured.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1882-06-04

G. ". R,rP. a merchant Of sacra.
meu,o. committed suicide in that city
last Friday.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1882-06-04

The stage from Tuscarora this even.
ing brought down four bars Of bullis n
Weighing 800 pounds and valued al 49,.
053 So. 1t is consigned By q. W Pei.
tier & Go. to tho Bank Of California.
and ia from the Independence Co,
making tho total shipments for the wc, K
ten bars valued at O.O24 2s.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1882-06-04

NEARLY s,vsnty suspects have boon
released during the last Two weeks.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1882-06-04
Hotel Arrivals.

Mrs. II Rowland. 4 child Tusoatora.
Mrs. Bunker, A Q children do
o. u. stoddard, Reno.
Austin Gilruth, Island Mountain
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1882-06-04

A'otASr human skull has lssn .ouLd
. o 81. Paul.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1882-06-04

There ar. i2s prisoners in tho State
Prison.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1882-06-04

The Justice Mining Company is about
to work IN that Comstock prop
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1882-12-23
A Christmas Sermon.

Hard times make soft hearts. If it were
not SO how empty life would be of happiness!
and the importunate stomach of victuals.
We remember several years in which fnan-
cial tightness and Christmas came together,
and also that the phenomena developed by
this conjunction were always charming.
There are the poor, for instance. What a
miserable world this would be with no poor
in it. Nothing but one fat, monotonous, tire
some routine of prosperity! Everywhere
vulgar plethoral! Everybody absurdly
comfortable! How are we to experience
the thrill of giving with nobody to give to?
How to clothe the naked, if there are no
naked to clothe? How to feed the hungry
if there are no hungry to feed? Thus we
see that under the benign influences of the
season, the hard up and the helpless are
transmogrifed into public benefactors.
Your real pauper is the man who can find
nobody who wants anything or who will
accept anything. Moreover, what credit is
there in being generous in flush times =?
What is gift worth which implies no self
sacrifce2 We understand that there is no
lack now of the loveliest cases of real dis
tress; widows beautifully needy, orphans
just as hungry as the most generous man
could desire; opportunities of charity which
don't come every day We are not talk
ing to the rich-we expect them to give as
a matter of course-but those who know
very well how every dollar comes into their
pockets. Now is the time to make your spare
cash, and even the cash which you cannot
very well spare, 60 great way.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1882-12-23
Dolls worth Many Dollars.

Said doll dealer to a Journal reporter:
ssThe value of the last few weeks i'm
portation may be put at 100000. Three
hundred thousand dollars worth are now
in the retail shops to be sold to private
customers for holiday presents to children.
The rest will be purchased from the whole
sale shops by out-of-town dealers. Why,
aready-made dolls costume of ordinary ele-
gance is worth $50, and such costumes are
made for spring, summer, winter and au-
tumn, as doll could not reasonably be ex-
pected to wear the same clothes the year
round. The banner doll in this shop is
valued at $95. Her dress and jewels are
very rich and elaborate"
'sShow me an economical doll"
Certainly" said she; "here is one in
white satin, with white satin cap trimmed
with swans down, poke bonnet ditto, silk
stocking and kid slippers. tits worth $50.
Here is an aesthetic doll in old gold plaid
plush sacque, with blue satin dress and
red satin bonnet with ostrich tips mere
matter of $45.
The reporter gasped, and turning to the
superintendent of the department, said,
'Do these dolls go out of the stock alone?'
"No," said he; "they require elegant
trosseau boxes of toilet articles, trunks,
bandboxes, &c. A tolerable wardrobe in
cludes two extra dresses-one of fancy
satin and the other of white satin; full
line of underwear; lace caps, fashionable
hats, necklaces, earrings, brooches and a
basket of flowers. Some wardrobes are ar
ranged in handsome boxes; others in trunks
ready for starting A fair wardrobe costs
s12, some are 50, while limited wardrobe
for very young doll is only SO cents.
A miniature bedstead with brocade
velvet spread and cardinal satin cushion
costs SO. More luxurious couches for dolls
costs SIS. Cunning rustic chairs are So
and 81. Bronze high chairs, secured in q
manner to prevent very active dolls from
jumping or falling out of them, are SO and
SO apiece Lace curtained cradles fol-
dolls which have not been weaned, may be
had for $9-Ne,o York Morning Journal
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1882-12-23

The good cheer which Christmas brings
everywhere is especially evident in Spain.
They are frugal people; and many good
Spanish family are supported by less than
the waste of many household. But there
is no sparing at Christmas. This is sea-
son as fatal to turkeys as Thanksgiving in
New England. The Castilian farmers drive
them into Madrid in great droves which
they conduct from door to door, making
the dim old streets gay with their scarlet
wattles, and noisy with obstreperous COB
bling. But the headquarters of the mark
citing during those days are in the Plaza
Major, where every variety of fruit and
provisions are sold. There is nothing more
striking than those vast heaps of fresh gold
en- oranges, plucked the day before in the
groves of Andalusia; nuts from Grenada,
and dates from Africa; every favor and
color of tropical fruitage; and in the stalls
beneath the gloomy arches, the butchers
drive their fourishing trade. All is gay,
joyous-chaffering and jesting, greeting Of
friends, and filling of baskets. The sky is
wintry, but the ground is ruddy and rich
WIN the 1rulLS OF summer.
At night, the whole city turns out into
the streets The youth and maidens of
the poorer classes go trooping through the,
town with tamborines, castanets and guitars,
singing and dancing. Every one has a
different song to suit mis- own state of mind.
The women sing of love and religion, and
many of the men can sing of nothing bet
ter than politics. But the part which the
children take in the festival bears curious
resemblance to those time-honored ceremo-
nies we all remember. The associations of
Christmas in Spain are all of the gospel.
There is no northern St. Nick there, to stuff
the stockings of good children with rewards
of merit. Why, then, ON Christmas eve
do you see the little shoes exposed by the
windows and doors? The wise kings of
the East are supposed to be journeying by
night to Bethlehem, bearing gifts and hom-
age to the Heavenly Child, and out of their
abundance, when they pass by the houses
where good children sleep, they will drop
into their shoes some of the treasures they
are bearing to the Baby Prince in Judea.
This though is never absent from the re-
joicings of Christmas as-tide in Spain. Every
hour of the time is sacred to Him who came
to bring peace and good will into the world.
The favorite toy of the season is called
"The Nativity" 1t is sometimes very
elaborate and costly, representing land
scape under the starry night; the magi
coming in with wonder and awe, and the
Child in the stable, shedding upon the
darkness that living light which was to
overspread the world
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1882-12-23
A Man of Few Words.

To prove the garrulity of some travellers
we state the following facts: A young man,
some time back, arrived at an inn, and
after alighting from his horse, went into
the travellers room, where he walked back
ward and forward for some minutes, display
ing the utmost importance. At length he
rang the bell, and upon the walters appear
ance gave him an order, nearly as follows:
"Waiterl" the waiter replied, "Sir." II
am man of few words, and don't like con-
tiually ringing the bell and disturbing the
house. I'll thank you to listen to what |
am going to say" The waiter again replied,
eyes, sir" ''In the first place bring me
glass of brandy and water, cold, with little
sugar, and also teaspoon; wipe down the
table, throw some Goals ON the fire, and
sweep up the hearth bring me couple of
candles,pen, ink and paper some waters, "a little
sealing wax, and let me know what time the
post goes out Tell the hostler to take care
of my horse, dress him well, stop his feet,
and let me know when he is ready to feed.
Order the chambermaid to prepare me a
good bed, take care the sheets are all well
aired clean nightcap and glass of water in
the room. Send the boots with pair Of
slippers that I can walk to the stable in !;
tell him / must have my boots cleaned and
brought into this room tonight, and that 1
shall want to be called at o'clock in the
morning Ask your mistress what | can
have for supper; tell her 1 should like a
roast duck or something of that sort and
desire your master to step in, want to ask
him few questions about the drapers of
this town." The waiter answered eyes,
sir" and then went to the landlord and told
him a gentleman in the parlor wanted a
great many things, and among the rest he
wanted him, and that was all he could re-
collect. t.-Oyd Anecdote Book.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1882-12-23

A pleasant little story is afoat in Nash
vile respecting the rich Mr.. w. w. Cor
coran and wealthy widow named Freeman.
Corcoran wants to enlarge his fine hotel,
the Arlington. Mrs. Freeman owns a very
handsome brown stone front house adjoin-
ing the Arlington on Ell street. Mr.. Cor
coran sent Mrs. Freeman note, saying he
intended enlarging his hotel and that he
would be pleased to learn the value she
placed upon her house, and that he would
send her a check for, the amount. This
was lordly, but not successful Mrs Free
man, whose wealth is reckoned by millions,
replied that she had thought of enlarging
her flower garden, and that if Mr.. Corcoran
would kindly place value ON his hotel she
would be delighted to send him check for
the amount. There has been no further
correspondence. E11 81
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1882-12-23

The term adry goods although gener-
ally supposed to be of American origin, is
in fact English, A report Of q committee
Of the House Of Commons appointed in l745
to inquire into certain smuggling practices
reads aFrom Yarmouth the principal OH
GERS give account that on ed October 112
horses were landed on Che beach near Be-
naire with dry goods, BY upwards of 80
men guarded BY 10 persons with firearms,
and On the 10th Of the same moRsh 40
horses we're laden with dry goods q kars-
lev BY riders well armed.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1882-12-23
Select 4oetrg.
CHRISTMAS EVE.
BY MRS. s. n. WALSH

BY MRS. s. II. WALSH.
Christmas Eve, sat half-dreaming,
In the fire lights ruddy glow;
And my busy brain was turning
With the thoughts oflong ago.
Oh, the light, and warmth, and glory
Circling round Christmas eve!
Eastern tale or fairy story
Never could such magic weave.
Children count the days and hours
Till shall come the Christmas time;
Watch them drop like leaves from flowers,
Till, at last, the Christmas chime.
Well, tonight the old-time feeling
Breathed upon my heart again,
While heard the soft bells pealing,
Peace on earth, good will to men T.
BY the mantel-piece numbered
Six small stockings in row,
While upstairs their owners slumbered,
Just pair for each, you know.
Tap, tap, tap, and jingle, Jingle!
"Tis the reindeer ON the roof
Oh, you darling old Kris Kringle,
You are coming here in truth |"
* slIa ! ha ha ~ heard him stamping,
"Ha !hal hal" he laughed again;
In minute. in came tramping
Just the tiniest of men.
After all his taps and knockings,
Here his jolly saintship standsl
Then he turns to count the stockings,
While he blows his rosy hands.
That's the way they try to get me!
Sly young rogues! know their game!
i'll would, dare say they'd let me,
Fill o dozen all the same!
"Ha ha! ha well, time is flying,
Let us see what we can do;
Dearie me! I can't help trying,
Here is what I'll do for you"
With look quite keen and elfish,
Harry's stocking down he took
Here's boy that's rather selfish
/ can read him like book,
Shall scant him, just to teach him
Santa Clause don't like his ways?
No, no, Christmas-time should preach him
Sermons for all coming days.
Teach him only loving lessons tu r
Generous kindness and goodwill;
So, young master, here's my blessing,
While both your stockings ELL"
Bertie's then he caught and shook them,
Laughed till tears stood in his eyes;
Hal hai hal before took them,
knew how this fellow cries!
"Cries when hot, and cries when breezy
Worries, too Look out, my boy !
When you learn to take things easy,
Santa Claus will wish you joy"
Then, of course, he came to Robbie's,
Gave them many a tretch and pull;
"Ha ha ha h ave my hobbies
This chap wants his stockings full.
His must be as big as T. others,
can't scant the Titles ones;
tshare and share alike" for brothers
That's the way my programme runs r
So he stuffed and stuffed each stocking
Till they looked just fit to burst;
While sat serenely rocking,
Pleased and silent, as at first.
Suddenly jumped affrighted
Some one came and pulled my nose
There sat, the lamp dim-lighted,
Fire gone out and half froze.
Some one said that it was shocking"
So hurried off to bed;
Not until I'd filed each stocking
Just as Santa Claus had saidi
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1882-12-23
The Meaning Of "Bonanza. !"

It is Spanish nautical term, meaning
primarily fair and hence favoring wind,
but is employed by the Mexican miners to
designate the period when they are in good
ore, or in bonanza, in contradistinction to in
borasca, or poor ground. It has been bor-
rowed by our miners and given more COM
prehensive significance, and, like many
other words taken from foreign languages,
has come into popular use to designate in a
VAGUE and general way any big or lucky
stroke of fortune. LeadviHe Herald.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1882-12-23
CHRISTMAS NIGHT.
BY CELIA THAXTER.

BY CELIA THAxTER.
Goodbye, sweet day, good byei
have so loved thee, but I cannot hold thee
Departing like dream the shadows fold the e.;
Slowly thy perfect beauty fad es away;
Goodbye, sweetd dayl
Goodbye, sweet day, goodbye!
Dear were thy golden hours of tranquil splendor.
Sadly thou yieldest to the evening tender,
Who vert so fair from thy morning ray
Goodbye. sweet dayl sG,l9
Goodbye, sweet day. good-byel
Thy glow and charm thy smiles and tones and
vanish at last, and solemn night advances.
All, couldst thou yet little longer stay Il
Goodbye, sweet day.
Goodbye, sweet day, good-byei
All thy rich gifts my greatful heart remembers,
The while watch thy sunsets smoldering embers
Die In the west beneath the twilight gray,
Goodbye sweet day
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1882-12-23

BRowN BETTE One-third of bread
and two-thirds of apples. Crumb the bread
fine and chop the apples. Two cups of
brown sugar, one-half cup Of butter, two
teaspoons Of cinnamon, little nutmeg. Mix
thoroughly and spread over the apples and
bread. Bake very brown. Serve with
anv sauce desired.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1882-12-23

A young man having asked girl if he
might go home with her from singing class,
and been refused, said, you're as full Of
airs as a musical box" Perhaps SO, she
retorted; ssbut If ] am, I don't go with a
crank" lil 80
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1882-12-23

joined in singing the following lines in
rhyme:
..The wren, the wren, the king of birds,
Was caught on St. stephen day in the frs;
Although he is little his honor is great
So rise up. kind madam. and give us q treat
Up with kettle. and down with the pan,
penny or twopence to bury the wren
Your pocket full of money, your cellar full of beer
We wish you merry Christmas and happy New
Year. sE
One of the prettiest Christmas customs
is the Norwegian practice of giving, on
Christmas day, dinner to the birds. On
that morning every gable, gateway or barn
door is decorated with sheaf of corn at
tached to the end Of a long pole, from which
the birds are invited to make their Christ
mas dinner. Even the poor peasants will
contrive to have handful at least reserved
for this purpose, and what the birds do not
eat on Christmas day remains for them to
finish at their leisure through the winter.
Christmas gifts had their origin at Pa
ganalia, which was instituted by Servius
Tullus, B. G. $50. On these festivals, eel
ebrated at the beginning of the year, an
altar was erected in every village, and to
the box placed upon it every man, woman
aud child was expected to contribute coin,
Aubery mentions spot in which Roman
coins were found and supposed TO be one Of
those Paganalian vessels. The Christmas
box naturally arose from this Pagan New
Years box.
Coleridge, in letter from Ratzeburg
| North Germany, appears to have been the
first who introduced the Christmas tre'
permanently to the notice of the Englisl
4 people, and who soon gave it place j
/ their Christmas celebrations about half
century ago.