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Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1883-01-15
THE SMOKEY PLACERS.
One Of Their Principal Owners In Towa
on HIS Annual Visit.

Newton Revs, the pioneer placer
miner of the Smokeys, was in town to-
day, having come in on his annual
trip, to dispose of the dust which he
gathered during the past year. He
forwarded it to Salt Lake for sale.
Mr.. Revis has been placer mining
in the Little Smokey for the past Gv
years, having come in 1877. In 1873,
during the Eannack war, he was
alone there with another white man.
but they were not molested Five Or
six Indians got in there and run of
four horses belonging to the placer
miners, but did not commit anv Other
act of hostility.
The placer mining season gcpe~al'v
lasts FIVE or six months every year, or
from the LIST of April to the lst OF Oc-
tober. Some years the sea.jon is
much shorter. The snow is seldom
gone before the middle of Nav, and
by the middle of September the water
freezes and it becomes impossible to
wash gravel. Mr.. cevis does no.
care to state the profits of his wash
ings, as he has two partners who re-
fuse to pay their proportion of the ev-
pensc.
Tho snow is 2! feet deep in the
Smokevs just now--w.,ich is much
lighter fall than is customary by this
tine of year. From this, and other
indications, Mr.. Revis thinks that he
will have an open winter and early
spring.
All the placer mining ground on
Like Smokey is now taken up.
There are OF Y seven locations alto
ee,lor, enc q. O. Swift and James
McCa:ter own in five OF these. Very
Ii tie work has been done on til,
claims owned by Messrs. Swift & Nc
Carer, but it is the intention of these
gentlemen to Start work up in the
early spring, and push developments
with energy.
Nj. Rev.s will remain in HALEY
about three weeks, after which time
he will return 10 his claims, to remain
until next season.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1883-01-15
Divine Service Last Evening.

Rev. Mr.. Osborn, p. +. Rector of
Haley Diocese. held his first regular
service in this city last evening in the
public school house. There are a
number of regular members of this
denomination in Haley, and the
school-room was crowded, many be-
ing obliged to stand through the ser.
vice. MIR. Osborn created a very
favorable impression upon all who vt.
tended, and delivered a very inter.
esting sermon, but it is greatly to be
regretted that a more suitable build
ing and location easier of access is
not obtained, as the attendance would
he much larger and more regular.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1883-01-15
GEORGE p. McCONKEY'S DEATH.
1t Was q Case OF Suicide Was q
Defamlter 10 the Amount Of 81 1000.

The sudden death of George p.
McConkey, Treasurer of White Pine
county, Nevada, is now shown TO have
been case of suicide. He was a de-
faultcr, having made away with SILL.
900 OF county funds. Mr.. McConkey
was found in his office, on the LIST in
slant. lying on the floor, dead, with a
revolver by his side. 1t was at first
supposed that he was murdered; but
as the safe had evidently not been
tempered with, and as an examina-
ton of his accounts has disclosed a
shortage of ~ 200, it is evident that
he committed suicide to avoid pun.
ishment for his crime. Mr.. McConkey
was known to most all Nevadans in
this section, who will be panied to
hear of his stlaying from the strait
and narrow path of duty.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1883-01-15

Hon. T. F. Singiser mas arrived at
Washington, DC. and is stopping at
the National Hotel.
Mrs. NJ. Pate son, for Salt Lake.
was the only passenger on the ou..
ward-bound stage this morning.
The SEEDING is very fine on the
stage road days travel from HALEY,
and sieighs are running in place of
coaches.
d.. Murray is out to-day, for the
first time in six weeks. He is regain
ing his health rapidly, and his weight
increases at the rate of three pounds
pei day.
Saturday and Sunday the stages
were empty, but the local sle;ghs be
tween Haley and Bellevue were load.
ed every ,lip, and the Bullioa sleigh
was crowded.
George Drickett, the first Recorder
that Storey county, New, ever had. is
rapidly failing, aud cannot live mucl,
longer. "Cncle" George is affec-
tionateIy remembered by all Com
stuckers.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1883-01-15
Regular BOarders Who Got Left.

The Nevada Chop House advertised
in the TIMES a turkey, goose and
game dinner with the usual accom-
panimepts for Sunday. The conse-
G'ent rush set in before breakfast
ti,ae of the regular patrons had passed.
by ) v. M, every seat was full of men
from the hills and from Bellevue,
while all the siderooms were occupied
by ladies'. The result was that the
regular boarders got ''left.' They
cs me in at 6 p. m.-the fashionable
dinner hour, and had to accept the
week day bill of fare-roast beef,
pork, etc. The regulars intend being
better protected in future. or club
house will he started where turkey,
cranberries, duck, deer and trout will
not he "Just all gone, sir" on ac-
count OF a rush of transient patron
age.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1883-01-15
TIL E q. :. l..
1t Will BE in Running Order 10 Naples
the First OF February.

MIR. Moore, Division Agent of the
|. X .. Stage Company, has returned
from the end of the track. BY Satur-
day mex the stages on the kelton
road will cross the track and meet the
construction trains. In few DAYS
more, or by the first of February at
latest, the cars of the construction
train will pull in at the junction of the
Wood River branch ut Naples, SO
miles south from HALEY. Accommo.
dations are being provided there for
The transfer OF mails, express and
passengers from the trains to the
stage coaches, which will meet the first
passenger tram over the road and run
regularly thereafter to conect with
the trains until Haley is reached.
At the present time the construction
train is running 10 within two miles
of the stage crossing, and only Is
miles from Haley. A caboose is
run with eve7y train at present and
passengers prepared to take such ac-
commodationS can now leave the
stages at the crossing and take the
caboose for Pocatello, where connec-
& Northern.
The tracklayers will not stop at
Naples, but continue laying track on
the Wood River branch at the rate of
a mile per day, and the contractors
count upon arriving at Haley with
the locomotive by May ], if no severe
weather is experienced meantime.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1883-01-15
JO1'TINGS.
Hitchcock lamps at Durkhart's.

Hitchcock lamps at Durl,hart's.
J. S. Wallace is expected in from
salt Lake this week.
Ike Marx and wife were down from
Bullion on visit to day.
the finest stock OF jewe!ry in The
West, al Hendricks, HALEY.
Freeh Eastern oysters, fried, stewed or
plain. at the Nevada Chop House.
Ifyou want really elegant printing,
yoH must come TO the TINES office.
Oysters in every style at the Nevada
Chop House, up to 2O'cluck in the morn
Ing.
Go to 1000 Main street for fruit,
vegetables, tobacco, cigars and no.
tons.
DR.. 5. b. Miller was called upon
Saturday to attend Mrs. Roy. 1t is a
,oy-9 pounds.
David Whitner, ex-Deputy Asses
sor, returned to-day from Dittoe's
,anch, below Bellevue
Professor Jenney returned Satur-
lay from Bullion, and will probably
90 south in day or two.
Dr.. Hohly's celebrated Miners BIZ.
erA . superior tonic and appetizer, at
Riley & TrAcy's drugstore.
A slightly inebriated customer drew
Z pop in French & Stinson's saloon,
last night, but was promptly dis.rmed.
George krieg, of May & Krieg, left
yesterday on the kclton stage for San
,Ftancftro. His trip is on business for
- erin.
Nill Hutchins came up from Belle
vue Saturday to have a change from
the quietude of rustic felicity to the
Wild and noisy maelstrom of city
life.
s. J. Friedman is expanding con-
siderable money in plastering and
decorating the interior of his store,
and i having it ceiled with 3-inch
lumber.
George Richards and Hi. Hunter
have returned from Naples. They re-
port everything quiet at that point,
but the railroad graders are approach.
ing fast.
9. =. Bolton, from Deer Creek,
spent Saturday night in town. Mr..
Bolton located claim on Deer Creek,
January l, which is opening up finely
and promises to be q bonanza.
After the completion of the o. S.
L. 70 Naples the merchants anticipate
ONE lively times there, in the way of
i&ste Ind shooting ARRAYS, as there
via hrge number of lawless roughs
.oa1ssgate, as in Cheyenne in early
jayA
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1883-01-15
More Presbyterian Ministers for the
New Northwest.

Rev. Robert w. Hill, Supcrintcnd.
ent OF Home Missions of the Prcsbv-
terrain Church for Idaho, Oregon
Washington and Alaska, is visiting
Wood River, on his trip East to Sc,
cure more missionaries for his field
He will endeavor to bring back at
least 20, but needs twice that number;
our of the 20 which he will bring will
be for Idaho, and one of these for
Wood River. Mr.. Hill is Bishop.
but so is the Rev Mr.. Pratt, and all
PRESBYTERIAN minister's.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1883-01-15
HOME AGAIN.
Mr.. and Mrs. Van Ness Back from
Their Bridal Tour.

}. II. Van Ness and wife returned
yesterday from their bridal tour to
San Francisco and the princi pal points
of interest in California. They had a
very agreeable trip, and eniovcd it
greatly, but are nevertheless pleased
to return to Wood River.
At mit'Nioat Il quartet OF friends,
led by Dixie Boone's fell string band,
rendered them a serenade. "Home
Again. "Comc Where Nv Love-
ETC, and other trios and quartets were
sung, and the band PLAYED three in
strumental pieces very effectively
Mr.. Van Ness ''sct 'em up" and by a
l;ttle past midn: ght number OF
lends had assembled and partici-
pttad in the reception.
Tomorrow morning, Mr.. Van Ness 5
pane, Henry Bews will start witt,
his vie on IA pleasure tip, to be alb
sent several weeks. Their route of
travel is not fully determined, but
Salt Lake is the present objective
poi..t.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1883-01-15
WEATHER REPORT.

During the pest few days the
voather has been fine and bracin2,
"a has moderated from 10 to 20 de
ices in the forenoon, and grown
elder toward evening. The total
anowfall to date this se.. on has been
about 10 inches, of which about II
inches remain on the ground.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1883-01-15

A party of capitalists went to en-
anime the Elkho.n mine last week, but
were obliged t, return as wise only as
they went, admittance being refused
to the mine.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1883-01-15

The Lyons Medical gives the case
of a surgeon who had attended at a
duel and declined to give evidence
concerning it in court, stating that
what he knew was gained in his pro-
fessional capacity. This was adjoined
fallacious on the ground that to keep
silent in regard to crime is illegal.
He was fired 500.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1883-01-15
TIE NEW NORTHWEST.
A Section Capable Of Sustaining 75,.
100000 Inhabitants HALEY to be the
Denver Of idaho.

~ SeOs'V" N~P~Wsc VI SWSlAlUluS 49,
OOO. 900 lnhab itants --Hailey to be the
Denver Of idaho.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert f. Strahorn
recently returned to Denver after a
two months trip through Idaho, etc,
having travelled nearly 10000 miles.
MIR. Strahorn was interviewed bv a
Denves Times reporter, and from that
interview we quote as follows:
"lt's big country, isn't it?''
"Bg, do YOU say? Well, yes, l
should say it is rather large" Cross
ing his leg comfortably and looking at
the Times man though;;ully, he con-
tinued: "rhe drainage of the Column
bia river covers an area of four
hundred thousand square miles. That
doesn't look very big, does it? No; it
doesn't convey very graphic idea of
the extent of the Northwest. But
you'll understand it better when you
look in your atlas and learn that it is
larger than all of New England, New
York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey,
Ohio, Indiana, Illinois and Iowa.
That's about the size of the North
west; comprising Idaho, Montana, Or
egon and Washington. There's
enough room up there for almost eve
rybody, for the country is more
adapted to and is more susceptible of
close habitation than even thickly-
settled New England is. Why, if
its valleys were settled as those of
France, they would contain 33,ooO,OOO
people, or as those Of England u.s.
NG0,OOO-about ::5,OOO,OOO more than
we now have in all the United States.
There is no limit to the greatness of
the future which this country has the
qualities to achieve
Every one in Colorado knows some
thing about the mines of Idaho and
Montana, and in regard to this indus
try | will only say that there are
$4,000 tons of ore lying in the vicinity
Of Haley waiting shipment. The
mines in the Wood River country are
.. ming out even better than it was
believed they would. In fact with
the Oregon Short Line up there early
next spring would not be surprised
to see the population, production and
general activity, which characterized
l.eadville in the second year. The
timber Interests in the Northwest are
greater than one would believe. The
trade this year amounts to more than
three hundred million feet. Lumber
,len will appreciate the extent Of
{ e figures.
sHow about the towns:" asked the
reporter with thought of specula-
ten in corner lots.
"Hailey, Boise, Baker CITY, Walla
Wal'a, Portland and Seattle are very
promising. Portland you probably
know, is the second wealthiest city,
according to population in the United
States, while Haley, on Wood River,
now the smallest OF the number, bids
fair to be the Denver Of that country.
1t is beautifully located in a mineral
region more promising than was Col
Grad ten years ago and having ,nbu-
tary to it magnificent farming, forest
end stock-raising region.'
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1883-01-15
Hostomce Hours.

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1aG ays-- ON - - p.M.
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D Eru,irr.
H. cot n.il c ores IT ~ A. n.
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1T WI. c. d ,?Ct. ,WtOOth closes at l? * P. n
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Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1883-01-15

DR.. CrowelI, who in partnership with
DIR. S. Miller, praciiced in bellevue,
liailey and Bullion, about year ago,
is at Caseri, Cnied States of Column
bia, South America.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1883-01-15

The ladies of Ogden were to have
a ''broom drill'' last Friday night.
The entertainment was got up by the
Ladies' Episcopal Aid Society.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1883-01-15

Have the "Weekly Times" Sent to
You.
Persons about to leave for the VIM
ter should subscribe for the WEEKLY
TIMES before leaving. 1t only costs
- yser, and is the largest and best
pspcr, by long odds, in Idaho. 1t
pr fishes news from all parts of Wood
River and Sdwtooth.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1883-01-15
CONSUMPTION
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All sufferers from this disease that are anxious
to be cured should try DIR. Kissner's Celebrated
Con unption Powders. These powders are the
only preparation known that will cure consume
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deei, 20 strong is our faith in them. and also to
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We dert W. Ut your money until You are per.
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Price. for large hex $500. sent TO any part Of the
United states or C.n:.t?. BY mail, ON receiDt of
p. re. Address,
ASH K ROBBINS
$50 Fulton ST.. Brooklyn, NY.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1883-01-15
THE DOLLAR C0tUXN.

Advertisements not exceeding On inch Tor ten
lines OF small type) in length will he inserted in
:hss column for one dollar per week, nifty cents
:Se hrs insertion and twenty-R cents each I'd.
ds!e:al insertion-payable in advanced
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1883-05-26

Dir. ARTHUR seems to be setting up
his political fences in preparation for
the coming Presidential contest with Il
great deal of familiar skill, reminding
Us ofthe smart politician whom Mr..
HAYES kicked out Of the New York
custom house, because he couldn't re-
member that an office holder can be
lust little too much of a politician.
There is no doubt that Mr.. ARTHUR is
q more than ordinarily STUART man,
and he is doing just the thing that a
smart man, who is not overburdened
with fastidious scruples about the use
of patronage, as political agent, would
be expected to do in his place. If ac-
ton speaks for anything, President
ARTHUR is hard at work for the next
Republican nomination, although there
has not yet been any formal declaration
Of his candidacy.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1883-05-26
TaArDECEAsED wIFE.S SISTER.

Some time ago the Earl of DIAL.
mECsIE wrote to the Governor of IVES.
Virginia for his advice upon the mo-
mentous question of propriety involved
in the privilege accorded to a West
Virginisn IF marrying his deceased
wife, sister.
1t is not necessary for Us to explain
that The difference between the law Of
England and West Virginia and Of the
United States, is that England says
when you have got one sister out of a
family you must cease your depreda-
tons andreIinqui>h any further designs
on that particular family. While in
the States the supreme privilege Of
every man is to 20 for the last gal
with as much freedom a. he went for
the first, provided only the gal is
willin'-and she generally is.
Now, the purpose Of the Elr's in
quiry In this behalf is set forth in the
following paragraph Of his letter:
May l ask that your Excelleucy will
honor me with such Information as You
can conveniently give as to how the law
which permits marriags with deceased
wife's sister has worked in the State OF
West Virginia. Ny reason for making this
aHest is, that hope TO introduce into the
House of Lords again this year a bill SINH.
lar 10 the one which so nearly became law
during the last session of Parliament, and
sm naturally concerned to have all the
knowledge of the practical working in
America of Law similar to the one which
sm anxious to persuade the Legislature
10 adopt in this country. trust. there.
fore, your EKcellency will forgive me for
troubling you il the matter.
We are not informed Of the purport
OF Governor JACKSoS'S reply to this
puzzling problem, bnt We cite the mat
ter simply to show how big q storm
England may stir up on small puddle.
At present English society is all upside
down over the prospective marriage of
her greatest statesman, JOHN BRIGHT,
with that sister-in-law Of his. It is sur
missed that JOHN does not care to marry,
but with his native Obstinaey, is willing
to sacrifice himself to test the validity
Of this ancient prescription against de-
ceased wlfs's sisters.
The narrow, hair-splitting propensity
ofthe English character when standing
. on prejudice was never more fully
displayed than in this little contest
about its marriage laws. The "blue.
laws of Connecticut" would not be 3
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a GREAT SNOW.

Moscow, the ancient metropolis AMI
seat of the empire Of Russia, where all
the Czats and all the Emperors of sail
the Russia are crowned, will be the
centre Ofgeneral European interest TO.
morrow, when the coronation ceremo-
MES take place.
Following the example of his prede-
CeSSorS, ALEXANDER III. turns his cor
onation into an Oriental show, for the
purpose Of impresSing a people sufii-
GENTLY Oriental to still believe IN the
divine right of kings, and still see In
their anOinted lord and master the rep
resentatives of GOD on earth. whom ID
would be sacrilcge as we'll as treason to
disobey. Had he gone quietly to some
church in st. Petersburg, and there as
sumed the crown and taken the oath
Of office in the presence of compara-
lively small and select company, be
would have lost much Of that
sacred prestige which will now at
| tach to him in the minds OF
his subjects, and upon which he SO
largely depends for the maintenance Of
his authority. Consequently he make:
a sort of triurhphal march from the new
capital to the Old one; is received with
all the elaborate spleudor the empirs
can furnish. and is lodged in the Krem.
lin-the ancient home OF the grand
dukes of MnscOvy; at once palace, s
fortress and temple, from whose win,
dows NAPOLEON gazed on the flames
which Lighted him to st. Helena. Moth,
ing has been omitted from the pro.
gramme which could dazzle the imsgin-
alton of the multitude, and the thou
sands of visitors from all parts Of the
civilized world are amply repaid for
the expenditure of time and money by
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1883-05-26

Tux Western UuiOn Telegraph Com
pany has commenced the work of lay
ing pneumatic tubes under Broadway,
New York. There will be in all six of
these, to extend from the new Produce
Exchange building to Forty-sixth
street, and thence TO Fourth avenue.
They will also lay tubes i'm which the
telegraph wires will be carried. At iu-
tervals of 100 feet brick man-hOleS are
to be built, SO that repairs can De- made
without tearing up the pavement. y
largo number Of workmcn are TO be
employed in the work, and the job will
lie a very expensive one.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1883-05-26

whit too narrow for England il only
they had an ignorant ancient prejudice
behind them. What substantial reason
or argument ean be adduced to make
sister-in-law less fit and congenial
wife to the man who was once the re-
spected husband of her sister, only an
Englishman could conceive.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1883-05-26
Another evidence 81 Disgust.

Fdirm0nt HeSt TH1IHIdFi Mp
President Arthur deserves great credit
for his administration, and for the general
management of affairs. He has made one
serious mistake, however, we believe, and
that consisted in the appointment Of w.
n. II. Flick as L. s. District Attorney for
this State. That was great mistake polit.
ically, and we have arrived at this con-
clusion since Mr.. Flick has been named
among those who are endeaVoring to dis
place Collector Pierpoint.
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successor,

Two questions are vitality before the
Presbyterian Assembly now in session
at Saratoga Springs-the limitations Of
the critical study Of the Scriptures, and
the reunion Of the Presbyterian Church
North with the other part Of the same
body now called the Presbyterian
Church South. These are not the only
questions before the General Assembly,
but they are by far the most important.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1883-05-26
Let Them Stand Up and be Counted

FnirlaOnt UcSt nglRlnll, Rep.
Mr.. G. w. Atkinson says General Golf is
the leader OF the movement against Col
Iector Pierpoint. Well, We have always
respected and honored General GoE. The
Republicans of this county have done so.
We would be panied 10 think General
Golf capable of such pusillanimous move
ment. If guilty of the grave ofieuse we
want to know it. We want to know where
to find our friends and the position of our
enemies.
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For Enterprise the Register Takes the
Lead.
BuckhdanOn Delta.

BUckhdanOn Delta.
For enterprise thoroughly metropolitan,
the Wheeling REGISTER takes the lead. Its
dailies contain all the latest news and its
weekly and Sunday editions are almost q
library OF themselves. For its remarkable
energy and enterprise it deserves success.
A twenty thousand Sunday Edition con-
tanning report of Wheeling business men,
&C. was a late feature.