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The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1883-04-22

Senators Jones and Sharon. IL Is
said. will assume control OF the Yellow
Jacket mine at the Dtxt election 4-Ex-
change.
Senator sharon7 We believe that
some one Of that name was elect q
Senator once from this State. although
probably it would be somewha, jificulI
TO find his name on the Senate jour
mails. We were under the Impression,
however, that his term had sxpirod.
Then why "Seuator2"
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1883-04-22

The Sacramento Record Union says:
"Wednesday man named Burrell
Harris came down from Wheatland
with his family, consisting OF three
daughters aud son. The whole family
were apparently somewhat deranged,
and the two oldest girls were viciously
insane. They came from Missouri less
Than year ago, and il was the inten-
lion to return to that State. Tie father
bought five tirs;-class tickets 10 Coun-
Gil Bluffs, but when they got aboard
the train in the evening the crazy
daughters refused TO 90, and made so
much disturbance that they had to be
removed from the car. They were taken
TO motel, aGd yesterday the father de.
cidGd TO take the two daughters to the
Stockton asylum. and the five lett on
the Stockton train. Tho family have
lived III utter scclusion while in Wheat
land, and ut one time caused quite n
sensation because the busy bodies Of
the town could not find out their busi-
ness. The family came here in hopes
that II change would have u beneficial
effect on their minds. The seolusion
and the close att, ntion of tie remain
der of the family to the two daughters
has evidently had the effect Of slightly
derangiug the balance. OF the family"
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1883-04-22
WAR.

LONDON. April ia telegram from
Hong Kong, dated the llih instant,
says that the French Minister to China
had arranged the Tonquin affair satis-
faciorily in December. but the new
French Minister rejected the arrange
ment. The result will probably be long
and costly war for France. China
will use her best troops, who will prob
ably be commanded By European lead.
ers, and perhaps have the assistance of
an European ally.
THE UNITED srATEs NOT RESPONSIBLE.
New YoEK, April l2.-wo Loo.
Chang & Co., OF Gainesboro. Georgia.
having appealed TO e.Chineso Mipis-
ter hero to endenvor. through tho in
strumentality of tho State Department.
under the treaty OF 1884, between the
United States aud China, to secure
losses sustained by being driven out of
the town above named some time since
the Minister called the attention of the
Department to the matter. Secretary
Frelinghuysen in reply said the claim.
ants were not injured in their rights OF
person nnd property through any act Of
the United States. The Department
can do no more than it has already
done; that is. to request tho Governor
of Georgia to instruct the local author
itiesto investigate tho alleged outrage
upon Chiuamen, with view OF secur.
ing to them the same rights of protec.
tion to person nnd property which
would bO accorded an American citi-
zon.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1883-04-22

Three Wyoming cattle companies
havc sold their lands and stock 60 q
Scotch syndicate for S2.552.s2j. The
sale includes $1,000 head Of cattle.
] 200 horses aud 600 graded bulls.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1883-04-22
The Central Pacific Makes Another
General Reduction.


The Central Pacific Railroad an
nouncts another general reduction in
passenger fares, which takes effect to-
day, and is OF material beaeft 10 the
entire coast. Tho new order cstnb
fishes :hirty-day round trip tickets be-
tween San Francisco and Ttuckee for
S25; Reno, S2S.Sj; wadswcrth, S32.-
co; Humboldt, 1910; Mill City, SII,.
40; Winnemuccn, $3.50; Battle Noun
tain. Sji.l0; Palisade. S5g.75; Ca,Iin.
SGU75; Elko, $G3.30; Wells, 500 55;
Kelton, $3.50; CoriDne. SgO.95; Og-
den, S93.G5. This gives to the people
OF Nevada all tho advantages Of the
late reduction 10 81 cents per mile
from Ogden TO Truckee, as well as all
round.trip rates between Sacramento
and San Francisco. besides the still
iurtber advantage Of through ticket
by either OF the three routes between
Sacramento and San Francisco. thus
enabling passengers to buy tickets ana
check baggage through TO place OF des.
iination. The public cannot fail 10 ob.
serve that these late reductions have
been made with no fear Of hostile
Legislature In either State for at least
two years TO come, aud no show, so far
as the Journal can lcfrn, OF an ip.
q Al
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1883-04-22

The United States, through District
Attorney Hilborn. has broush, snit
against the San Jaeinto Tin Company,
holding tract Of miooral land in San
Bornardino county, valued at $1,000
600, alleging that 1t was obtained by
fraud, in which the perpetrators wero
assisted by officers Of the Land De-
pnrtment Of the United States.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1883-04-22

Two ladies met three other ladies on
G Street yesterday and as n matter Of
course they all kissed each other once
aronnd. Now. what we want 10 know
is how many kissos we're exchanged 10
the match2 This is no, complicated as
tue grind.stono problem. Send in your
answers - footlight.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1883-04-22
A MOB.

BosTos, April IA mob OF about
1000 Irish assailed the house of the
father of Lizzie NJ. Cannon, who
brought suit against Father Feaming TO
recover damages for tho removal Of he.
paper angels. Bonlires blazed on the
sidewalk and on the steps OF the house,
and sticks and stones were hurled
against the house and windows. The
police finally dispersed the crowd. An
other large crowd collected tonight,
but the police and rain sent them
home.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1883-04-22

Major Downio, tho father Of Downic.
Vile. Cal, Is now at Victoria. British
Columbia. lie hnngs on well.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1883-04-22
TELEGRAPHIc
ARRIVAL OF LoRsE.

BosroS, April l3.-A small street
bomb was exploded by a passing car
riage in front Of the pos;office this
morning, causing some commoiion but
no damage. The incident caused some
talk in connection with the Marquis Of
Lorne's arrival. Lorne arrived at 8 80.
He would not take a conveyance TO the
hotel. but accompanied by the English
Consul and members of his party,
walked leisurely to the hotel.
BRADY To HANG.
DrDAiS. April l5.-The Judge fiu-
ished his charge at thirteen minutes
past 8. when the jury retired. They
were absent but a short time and on re-
turning to the court room announced
that they found Brady guilty OF the
murder of Cavendish and Burke. Brady
was Immediately sentenced to be
hanged. The Judge refused to grant
stay of the execution. The date fixed
for the execution OF Brady is May 4.
POUND GUILTY OF MURDER.
DENVER. April l3.-At Lake City this
morning the jury in the case of Alfred
G. Packer, charged with numbering his
five companions in the San Juan coun-
try in 1872, returned verdict OF
guilty. 4 motion for a new trial was
made, on the ground that the murder
was committed on an Indian reserva-
lion and therefore the Court had no ju-
risdiction. A decision will DO made
this afternoon.
woRsTED THE INDIANS.
San FRAScrsco, April l3.-A Tomb
stone dispatch says: Reliable news
reached town to-day that desperate
fight occurred last Sunday in the Swiss
helm Mountains, about forty miles dis
tant. between eight hostile Indians and
two Americans. The latter killed two
Apaches and wounded several more.
while one Of the prospectors received a
severe flesh wound in the left shoulder.
The Indians were armed with Govern
ment rifles and were undoubtedly from
San Carlos.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1883-04-22
SUBSCRIPTIONS RATES.
WEEKLY ELKO INDEPENDENT.

Dubiishcd every sunday, will b, sent To
i any address, one year postage pTcpsld)
br s..
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1883-04-22

All orders on the lire ., 90. p. R.n.
promptly hlicd.
once al Eiko
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-09-19
PENSACOLA ASKING FOB AID.

APPEALING TO THE GOVERNMENT FOR ASSISTANCE
DURING THE PREVALENCE OF YELLOW FEVER.
WASHINGTON, Sept. 1S.-Mr. Tarble. Col
lector Of Customs at Pensacola had AN interview with
the Secretary of the Treasury to-day and MADE formal
request on behalf OF Florida State Board OF Health
and the citizens Of woolsey and Warrington villages, on
the naval reservation for assistance in supplying the
poor of those settlements with raons during the preva-
lencc of yellow fever The Secretary replied that there
was fund at his disposal with which to purchase ra
fiona ard that did think the epidemic fund could
be used for that purpose Mr. Tarbe. in company with
eargeon-G eneral Hamilton, afterward called upon the
Secretary OF the Navy to relief could not he 0D-
tanned tbat quarter. Secretary Cha1dier Sad ne
could offer them much encouragement but ne would
confer Secretary Of The treasury and see what
could be done. r ~,
Commandment welch, at the Pensacola, Fla, Navy
Yard reported as follows last nights "No new cases.
one death, Thomas Shepard andsmsn OF the tug Rose
Surgeon General Hamilton Of the Marine Hospital
Service mas received report from Sanitary Inspector
Burgess Havana In which the latter says there were
708 deaths at that place during August, lo| OF WHICH
were from yellow lever
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-09-19
WASHINGTON NOTES.

WAsHSGTOS, Tuesday. sept lS 1855.
PURcHAsE OF SLY Il FOR COIN GE-Ihe supenniend-
ent of the Philadelphia Mint has been authorized 10 pur
chase $4,000 ounces OF silver or coinage INTO dlnes
patents IssUEDThe number Of pateRts Issued during
the pas week was 37S oil designs "a OF trade-marks
IA, aud Of labels. 49, The number OF Reissues vas D.
ANEW BANK AUTHORIZED The Controller OF the Cur
rency mas authorized the First National Bank OF san
Diego Cal 10 begin business with capital OF @oOOOO
ANOTHER BOND CALL-Tie Secretary of the Treasury
will probably make another bond call tomorrow
Thursday II is thought that the amount Will NC EIeeu
millions
MONEY FOR wISSKBAGo INDIA Ns.-Secretary Teller
has decided every WnneOago Indian OF one-furh
Indian blood is emitted to receive his share OF the
100000 awarded by Congress 10 that tribe
KIcKApoo INDIANS TO BIZ PAID FOR LANDs.-secretary
Teller has decided that tne KcKaDoo Indians 10 Kansas
entitled 10 compensation Tor me ian0s suIrehuercu
by them IN accordance with the stipulation OF laie
treaty. and he viii ask Congress 10 appropriate SUN
sufficient for tue purpose
IMMIGRATION sTATIs TICs-During the month ofAugust
there arrived districts of Baltimore Bos-
tOn Detroit, Huron, Minnesota, New-Orieans, New
a. a. bsine Gas less than T. NUMB of
similar arrivals during the corresponding month ID 1857
REPORT OF THE BILL INVESTIGATING COMMITTEE
The report OF The committee appointed by the Secretary
Supervising Architect Hill having been read by tue
Secretary, to-day gwen OUT Tor publication Inc
substance OF the report has been gwen in IHE TRIBUNE
ANLw VOLUME OF CENSUS REPoRTs.-Advance copies
OF the second OF reports entitled Report
ON Population" have been received at the Census
Bureau 1t is quarto volume OF $50 pages copiousiy
illustrated coOred maps. Five thousand copies
will he ready distribution In about ten DAYS. The
Bureau mas tAifd report "OI Manufactures ana
Mechanics " In preparation.
THE NIoBRARA STAR ROUTE DIscoSIISUED-By order
OF the Second Assistant Postmaster TO take
effect September 80, tile Route from Niobrara 10
Fort Randall, OAK, has been discobt inued. John X.
Miner lowest bidder for supplying service upon
this route and awarded the contract, which was
aferward annulled because OF technical mperectlOn.
The necessity the sar Route Service no longer exists
because oil tine extension of the railway system.
ANo HER "CRASK" AT THE WHITE HoUsE.-A
crank" appeared tine White House this morning and
askea Tor an audience with the President He showed
ppointInent when informed thai the President
was in New-York lie OK planned that lie had come all
the way from Colorado the President King OF
America, which duty he said had been committed 10 his
cnarge by the Lord Jesus Christ The man gave his
name of Porrot and said he native OF Germany.
lie was taken in charge by policeman.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-09-19
4 FALL OPENING IN BROOKLYN.

Turkish fabrics. rich velvcts, dclicately
tinted silks and bOnnes AMI feathers Of
Of svergray the objects of attraction and the
cause OF continuous admiration 10 hundreds OF ladies'
in Brooklyn yesterday The throng gathered 10
witness the fall opening OF Frederick Locser & co.'s
Fulton-st. There little attempt buying
selling, but the crowds OF ladies moved and fro
INDUCED superatives OF praise TO their hearts
tent. The dressgoods exhibited for fall and winter
In srongconrast TO those OF last year. Large pads
Ottoman and cOrscrow suting5 will be The Ia
clotn goods, aud the RIdzner aud the FdHe FcaiS In
silks One style OF cloth Is the Poll de Bison with
a heavily embroidered border for skirts. The French
gays and the dark hunters green the popular hues
bnl these goods IN silks and wool come all shades.
The boca les OF velvet and plush ia large figures
imported OF the finest assOrmcns of Paris
that have been IN WORK Brooklyn for long
time They the nautliwOrk OF Worth, Felix, Pingat,
ROderic and other Paris artists they comprise evening
costumes, reception, carriage and walking dresses
bnlng the popular cOlOrs aud styles to be worn this
season An evening dress for "A young lady Il made in
peasant style. the front % delicate shade OF blue.
walking costume OF gray shade has a velvet
undcrskrt. with camel s-har oyerdress match The
b0nneis are mostly small and round hats In all
shades grays predominatng What the great
stores have for New-York Loeser Il Co dong
very edcctualy for Brooklyn. richer elaborate
OF ali novelties has rarely been opened " the
mil
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-09-19
CLOSING PRTOgS or PHfLADELPHTA Sr0oKs
RsDort>i by JOIN II. DAVIS & CO.. II WItH
TUESDAY. Sept. 1s-r. ".


The stock market TO-DAY developed no increase in
the speculative fever. The transactions t232, S3l
shares) were 81 900 less than those of yesterday.
Yet there was some progress made toward the full
flment of last weeks promises of higher prices.
simple narrative of tho days dealings Will enable
readers TO form their own conclusions TO the
general character Of the market. First, the market
opened dull and with prices somewhat
easier than at last evenings close that
was followed by some recovery and a
subseouent set back in which the Northern Paciics
and Denver and Rio Grande were leaders; those
stocks declining from L to ia per cent. Later
the dulness that prevailed extremely fatlgulng
to all classes of operators During all this time,
however the stocks of Lake Shore AMI Delaware
Lackawanna and Western while rs dull as any
Others enjoyed a special support-so much so that
before the later advances Of the afternoon IL be-
came a common saying in the board-room that
those stocks were "pegged." 1t was late in the
day when from an intense dulness Lake Shore and
Delaware, Lackawanns and Western suddenly
Jumped into activity, and their prices moved
rapidly from 1893 to 1047s and fro m
1888 to 124as respectively. The movement
in those stocks affected the whole list so that in
the last half-hour there was general advance IN
prices but excepting Lake Shore, which Is up 13s
from last evening, the other final gains range from
ls to % per cent, while the stocks showing final
losses include Omaha aud Oregon and Transconti-
mental each Is; Central Pacific Il; Omaha preferred
and Northern Pacific each IS; Denver and Rio
Grande q and Northern Pacific preferred "a per
cent While as stated, prices advanced, 1t
was so perfectly in accord with tho general antici
patton of what was to be that there was no exhibit
ton of enthusiasm and lively scrambling to
cover shorts" The operations of few operators
ohah md Idad Inv
the asneral traders 1t was an of day TOR outside
influences at the Stock Exchange.
With moderate amount of transactions Govern
mont bonds were strong, with bids for As and 4l2s
1s per cent higher. Annexed are the closing quo
tations:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-09-19
ARGUING A CASE IN HIS OWN OFFICE.


POINTS MADE By Dir. coNKLING IN THE MISSOURI
PACIFIC SUIT.
When Roscoe C0nkling welcomed the counsel
engaged in the Missouri Pacific Railway suit to his Office
Yesterday morning, there dark rings beneath his
eyes He seemed tired and began to continue his ars-
meat Of the previous day In low tone, which quVered
at the opening but gradually grew deep and strong.
Mr. Conkng's argument was confined almost ex3lli-
svely TO legal points and his opponents heard him with
ont protest Referring the contract by which Com
nodore Garrison obtained possession OF the railway he
said "The learned counsel says that the contract IL
void It is oral Ia not an invitation to dinner
oftenne oral and Is the acceptance OF It not the most
binding Of contracts only 10 be broken not by the death
Of the host because then his executors have power 10 re-
ceiye the friend hut by the death of the guest himself In
which emergency the keeping Of the contract would be
inconyenentF
AT one point OF the argument a sODorous sound was
he ard from the midst Of Commodore Gnrrsons counsel
aud Mr.. COmstocks head was seen bobbng with the
regularity OF somnOlent penddl um his papers.
The sound attracted Mt COnkling's attention Don't
disturb hin" he said; let him sleep peacefully This
scene reminds me OF n story Of British statesman who
cried I'm the middle OF his speech The nation Is drht
ing on the rorks-and the Prime Minister Is asleep.'
Insisting" he continued, that even n the contract
had been within the statute OF frauds, the equity OF inc
e shoud compel the defendant 10 return to the plain
Tins that whlc he took from them. As To the matter OF
considcraton-or shall We cease talking about th"tI
That. exclaimed Mr.. Conkling with manifest graft
tude- that Is tne fret agreement we have had ia this
ease"
And the last" suggested Mr.. Beach
NO" replied Mr.. COnkllng; not the last for Mr..
Con.tOck has always been Enable. should Ike TO
review thi. suit and give my opinion OF It..
DO So then" said Mr.. Beach.
No. MAS the reply. but this will say that n ever
since the tall Adam there in which one OF
the parties made engagements WIN the other ana per
ultted tnat her 10 W.gge his Shiny way out and c5-
cupe that ggosscr and nquitOus than the facts
developed In this case show this to be- then II was one
which nd involve the question OF money but rights
Tar more ,acrci and divine"
Mr. ConElmg Will continue his argument this morning.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-09-19
PERRY BELMONT On THE HAWAIIAN
TREATY.

PROVIDENCE, Sept. 1S.-Congressman Bel
mont of New-York who is at Newport. having been
requested express his views on the report OF the
Hawaiian Sugar Investigating Committee, replied 81
have NO feel that the investigation has not
been intelligent. thorough and considerations; but
must as a member OF the House, await the sending OF
the report TO Congress- and the accompanying statement
Of the Treasury Department before expressing an
opinion TO the modification or abrogaton OF the
treaty IL clear TO that trainers OF the treaty
only intended that sugars known 1876 the Sandwic
Islands and the Pacific Coast sugars should be
admitted free duty aud cannot think that the treaty
covers or intended cover sugars that had been
refined by any process The Commission, on the cou-
tfary seems 10 believe that the treaty all grades
of refined su9Gr"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-09-19
DAVY CROCRETTS WATCH.
From The Loufspal- Courier. yourna,

From The Louisville Courier-Journai
An exceedingly curious and valuable heir
loom was rierJOuy1disf last evening. IL Ia
a gold watch owned by David Crockett and now
carried by ineal descendant, W. Crockett, who
Ia a great-grandsog OF the old nero OF the Alamo.
Mr. Crockett Ia a resident OF Dewitt, Ark lie came
here TO this city last Monday a visit 20 the Elk.
position has been stopping Eighthst, with Ills
friend Dr. G. Cook, OF Gainesville Texas stude1t of
the University OF Louisville. He IL an agreeable aud
polished young gentleman, the son OF Mr. Robert III.
Crockett present the editor OF CfOckeus cleaner
weekly paper published at Dewitt Tue watch was
given " MIN Dy his father, who the original
Crocketts eldest son.
The ancient tmepiece IA notew orthy apart from
its associations IL Ia OF ordinary gentiemans size but
rather thicker than the watches OF the day. and
is open-faced. The diaplate white one, with no
inscription and II has only the hour and minute hands.
the second hand being employed In the construction
Of nmepieces OF that day The case Ia perfectly plain
and smooth and long has IL very tnin IL 10 of
solid gold, and the back engraved the names OF
It's different owners. The inscription Is cut deeply IN
ordinary letters having been placed there BY
from the time OF the rst Crockett and
asfoows;
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-09-19
EXPENDITURES IN THE PENSION OFFICE
WAsUTNGTON. Sent. 1S.-Of the appropriation

OF 100000 600 for the payment of pensions or inc
fiscal year ended June 80 1888, S39OOOoOO remained
unexpended and was reappropriated for tue present
fiscal year. making the available Tor the expenses
OF the Pension Bureau about Sl25,OOOO0O commas
,oner Dudley expresses the opinion that there will be
another large surplus at the end OF the present fiscal
year In that event he Will ask to have the surplus
reappropraUed and expects to be able TO considerably
reduce the amount required for the fiscal year beginning
july l. 1854 The Commissioner says that not"ith-
standing the probable existence OF this large turpus
number OF pension claims passed upon during the pres
ent year will show largo increase over that OF last
wear and he attributes the saving the character OF the
cases and the efficiency of the examiners Commssioaer
dudley also of the opinion that he VIII be enaoeu 10
reduce the number of employees in the Pension bureau
from 500 10 $50 for the next fiscal year.