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The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1884-04-20

The subcommittee Of the House Com
mittcc ON judiciary has agreed upon n
joint resolution proposing constitu.
tional amendment relating TO the cur.
rcncy. The proposed amendment IL ns
follows: The Legislative powers grant.
cd Congress 10y the Consultation shall
not be construed to include the power to
pass my law making anything but gold
and silver coin legal tender in payment
Of debts except after q declaration of
war, or in case OF rebellion or invasion
when the public safety may demand II,
Coleman presented resolution in
structing the California Congressman to
oppose the rcopcning Of the Mexican
land claims on which patents have been
Issued 10y the Government. Bnylcy in.
troduccd n resolution asking Congress to
have U. =. engineers TX the eastern
boundary line Of the State between the
thirty.fith dcgrcc OF latitude and the
ihirty.ninth, so M to remove the trouble
settlers along the line ere put TO In the
collection of taxes 10y two States.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1884-04-20

The certificate Of incorporation of the
McDonough Telephone and Telegraph
Company was fled in New York Satur-
day. The company has a capitol stock
of 100000, which can be increased 10
$5,0OO,00O. The company's lines are TO
run from New York to California, Florids
and Maine.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1884-04-20

The Nevada City Herald says: Con-
siderable prospecting for quartz is at
present being done in the vicinity OF
Cherokee and Badger Hill.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1884-04-20

\ Los Angeles dispatch of the 10th
says: A perfect dclugc of rain has fall
len during the as;thsriy-six hours. Three
inches fell last night Trains both ways
are blocked by wuslIouis.
At Mujavc rain had been falling inccs-
sanity for twcnty-iUur hours, again scr!-
ously damaging the railroad. A con-
stru,tiCn train nan into washou:, but
fortunately nobody was badly hurt. Six
miles sou.h OF Lang1, engine No. 80 ran
into a washout and icll over on one side,
leaving the tender ON end. The track
at CHliente was covered with dirt TO an
average depth o! twelve inches for more
than mile.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1884-04-20

The returns from 81 Of the Gl voting
places in Cincinnati show the clcc-
ton Of the entire Democratic ticket,
with the exception OF the Clerk OF the
Police Court, 10y majority of from 400
to 500. The Municipal Reform ticket
pOllcd about 500 votes.
In Cleveland the Republican city
tickets are elected by an average major
ity Of ,. 100. John If. Farley, the Demo.
critic Mayor holding over. He was
elected last Spring 10y 5000 majority.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1884-04-20

The first bill taken up in the IIousc
was that nppropriating 100000 for II
public building at New Albany, Iudinnn.
Thompson procc, to oppose the
method Of considering all these bills
together in strong terms. He character
lied it ns robbery" as putting all the
pork into one pot, and snid the better
way would bc for the House to allow
each member AN appropriation for II
public building which, in the language
Of Onkcs Amcs, lac could put where 1t
would do the most good. This led to ah
exciting scene, Thompson being fire.
qucntly interrupted aud half dozen
members talking at the SANE time amid
such confusion that scarcely one Of them
could bc heard. Finally the bill was
laid inside favorably. The bills for a
building at Cho Alanoogn, Augusta.
Maine. and Pittsburg were also laid
aside favornhly, when the committee
rose aud the House adjourned.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1884-04-20

I. s. Kirkland, lawyer of Philadcl,
phin, and his three Canadian accom-.
pliccs have been committed for trial on
charge Of attempting TO bribc members
Of the Liberal Government Kirkland
tainted in the Courtroom on hearing the
announcement.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1884-04-20
ADVERTISING RATES.

ore square 90 iipcs). fret insertion ....ss 80
Zach additional n-rrtio I W
\ liberal discount nom til above to rc.,,I ar
nATteriY advertisers.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1884-04-20

The Supreme Court, OF Massa-
chusct;s in an appeal for relief
from the tax imposed By the C1uu-
ty Commissioners upon Pacific Railroad
bonds, holds that "railroad bonds are not
public stocks or securities within the or
dinary meaning o! these terms, or any
meaning which the Legislature has by
implication given to Them" and the
prayer Of the petitioner is granted.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1884-04-20

The Grand Conmandery Of knights
Tcmplar OF California met in annual ses-
sion nt San Francisco, Masonic Temple
Thursday, Ex-Governor George q. Per-
kins. Grand Commander. presiding.
The proceedings opened with an address
from the Grand Commander. In which
he reviewed the transactions Of tho
Grand Tricnninl Conclaye OF last year.
The session win probably last two days.
Besides the routine OF annual business
to lie transacted, tho question will be
taken in reference to the bodies which,
il is alleged, are conferring the Scottish
Rite Degrees unlaw!ully.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1884-04-20

The Enterprise says that at 2:20
O'Clock Friday afternoon there occurred
in that city on earthquake shock that was
very prcccptibly felt in the second sto-
ries of buildings. II lasted about two
seconds, and the vibrations were from the
southwest TO the northeast. The shock
was felt in Carson about the same time.
IL was quite n sharp little shock.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1884-04-20

The Examiner Of the 9ih contains the
following: There are thirty Chinese on
the Oceanic aud Oriental steamship City
Of New York, now lying i'll the stream
Most of these were transferred there
from the steamship City of Toxic when
she went upon the drydock for repairs.
The Chinese are in transit to Panumn.
llongkonG and Victoria, but they will
cndcnvor To land here. 4 law that went
into force April lst, imposes a penalty Of
$50 on each Chinninan landing Mt Vic
turin. Chinese there at prcs,nt nrc out
Of work AMI destitute, but 2iO more.
bound for British Columbia ostcnsibly,
are on the incoming steamer, the Arabic.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1884-04-20

The man arrested Il; MaIshfc!d, Orc
gon, and brought to san Francisco us
Cicero Grimes, the notorious ar iona
desperate, was released ON n writ o.
habcas corpus, it having been establish.
ed to the satisfaction OF Detective hume,
Of Wells, Fargo Il CO., that he is not the
mau waited, bG; is Robert Alexander.
OF Whitby Island, Puget Sound.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1884-04-20

\ middle aged man, who was much
the worse FOR bad whisky, called at the
Nevada T.aus, r.pt Office to say that lie
had purchased the Central Pacific and
Union Pacific Railroads, and a.; lOp'c!ock
they would receive notification by tclc-
graph Of the transaction. At $50 lie
again staggered W the marble steps aud
along the r!rc;ncity-lit corridors to the
PalHt!al department known as the sane
tual, to learn If the official Information
of the trade had been received. lie was
exceedingly indignant that the scribe
should demand better proof than his
word before writing up the history Of
the sale and purchase, and issuing an
extra edition so the world might know
all about 1t. As hc stumbled down
stairs to get some fresh uir, he said he
would pay II third visit at 10 sharp,
and If the tclrgrams had not been re-
ceivcd then, he would throw the Tran
scrip; outfit out into the street, and take
forcIblc possession OF the railroads for
which he had paid and 10 which he was
entitled. Hy 10 O'Clock he was too
drunk to climb the stairs
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1884-04-20

The ESmcralda Herald Of the Tih SAYS
Ilodhie Marden, Youngest son of IIor-
race Mardrn, Willie out cunning near
Ukiah, II ndOcino county, Cal, on the
18th ultimo, accidcnty discharg, d his
gun, hom which lac WAS fatally wound
cd. lie was abOU; mile from home
vi, Il the accident occurred. which was
about II o'clock =. N. He managed to
get within hearing distance OF home
when his father and Mr.. Timmons went
to his assistance. He died at 3 O'Clock.
Hoddie WAS eighteen years old, bright,
intelligent, full Of lie and energy. He
was born and lived in Aurora until
about year ago, when he with his par
cuts moved across the mountains.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1884-07-01

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The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1884-07-01
yVENNEYlUCCA HOTEL.
Bridge street, winnemucca,
DAslD @IROix.............P Proprietor.

Having built AID FIT Il up IN the most com
modious style the LARGEST aud finest Hotel in
" nn' mucca, wi h large and aify rooms the
'rcpd tor is prepared to receive and entertain
the travelling publ q with accommodations as
good can be found in this etion OF the coun.
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The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1884-07-01
WHOLESALE HORSE STEALING.
A Party of Thieves Capsared after
Bloody fi.ht.

Last Thu'slay night Ell Owens and
81 Nickerson sto eight horses from the
Benton and i lliugs City stage Com.
pany, as Rock Springs Station, Mon
tana. John Davis, Superintendent OF
the Stage Company, pursued them down
the Mas.el,h-l river When tiity miles
below tn. station, hr vas 10 d by some
cowboys that the thieves had passei on
with the horses few hours before.
Fifteen cowboys volunteered to follow
the trail. The Thieves were o.ertaFen
on FG1sy at City Mills, north Of
Biack's ranch. and attacked. TIE COW
boys were driven back. being armed
only with reyYiso.s, Wa..s tie aorse
thieves had I'll Is. Men were sent bacs
20 camp for guns. aul The light Vas re-
ne0el. 81 Nloksrssn w4s shot lead
and Owens was wsaldei, captured aud
hanged William Jones aal Tim Dese-
lin, cowboy. were soua3ea. On Iaals-
day, tire, men whose namas are III
known, stole seven bag8ss from Boulder
valley rauah while toe owue.s were
absent ON a round mp. Tie theit was a
bold ons--committed IN broad daylight
aud witnessed by several The horses
were driven ~ ia'o the mountains,
where t.e thieves camped foT the night.
The men on the rounding were notified
by messenger. ftey armed them
selves. and ou coming up 20 the thieves
at O'Clock Fddsy morning, they or.
dered them to throw up their hands;
but they refused. aud, alter firing at
the rauchmen. q "a into the thicket, one
being badly wounded by return vol
ley. All escaped. None OF the ranch
men were hurt. The stock was all re-
covered There is more horse stealing
now in Montana than ever before.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1884-07-01
WINES. EIeU0Gs AND CIGARS
Can be obtained at all times.
HoAgD PER WEEP. 81 90

sJ- For the accommodation Of patrons Of
the winnemucca Hotel, new
FIgsT-CLASs Billiard TABLE
Has been procured for their especial enjoy.
uent.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-04-16

WILLTAMsPoRT Pa, April 15.-The Republic
ans Of the Sixteenth congressional district have
elected Blaine delegates to the national conven-
ton.
GoUvERNEUR n. Y, April 15-The Twenty
second congressional district convention has
selected ex-Attorney general Russell and ex Con-
gresham George A Bagley delegates to Chicago
Both have declared for Blaine.
SPARTA, Wis, April 15.-The Republican dis
trict convention elected as delegates to Chicago
E. j. Sewer and G. NJ Butt The convention re-
fused to instruct.
LOUISVILLE, KY, April l5.-The Republicans
of the Third congressional district, in conven-
ton, today, indorsed Arthurs administration,
but send delegates uninstructed to Chicago.
BINGHAMToN, N. Y, April 15.-The conven-
ton of the Twenty-sXth congressional district
chose as delegates to the national convention
Martin Delano and Thos. G. Plate. They were
instructed for Blaine,
M1DDLETowN, N. Y, April l5-The Fifteenth
congressional district Republican convention
elected B, B. O'Dell and Gen d. J. Blauvelt del
egates to the Republican national convention at
Chicago. O'Dell is opposed to Arthur, Blavvet
faYors Blaine
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-04-16
EunehOa Taken.

PARIS, April 15.-The following dispatch has
been received from General Melot: 'Hunghoa
is ours, The first brigade turned the enemy's
position, while the second cannonaded from the
front. Our artillery terrified the enemy. AfaIl
of water prevented most of the fotilla from
giving assistance. Both soldiers and sailors be-
haved gallantly' The Viceroy of Canton con
fessed his fault and begged to be punished. The
Empress, as an act of grace, postponed judg
ment and instructed the Prince L. Pu to in
quire into the Viceroys conduct Meanwhile the
Viceroy will retain his Office. Prince Chun, the
Emperor father, will regulate important mat
ters in the Grand Council of the Empire until
the Emperor assumes government
kilograms from Shanghai and. Hong Kong
make no mention of the seizure of Annoy. The
report that the French feet occupied Annoy is
dscredited at London and Paris. The French
government is undecided in regard to the amount
of indemnity to claim from China Reports
from Shanghai say in the new administration the
peace party forms strong element and no de-
eisive step toward war will be taken until it is
known what terms Patenotre is empowered to
offer 1t isexpected Patenotre will reach Pekin
about the end of June.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-04-16
DEFRAUDING THEIR CREDITORS.
A Wholesale Firm Engaged in Extensive
Swindling Operations.

PITTsBURG, April 15.-About two weeks ago
George w. and John Clay wholesale notion
dealers here, confessed judgment for $2l, 900 to
their father, Ephraim Clay, and the store was
closed by the sheriff A few days later, Clarence
H. Swearinger, of New York, arrived in
this city, and finding the store in the
sheriffs hands entered suit against
the Clay brothers for conspiracy to defraud
their creditors George Clay disappeared about
the same time and nothing was heard from him
until yesterday, when he was arrested in Co
lumbus, O., in company with J.. NJ Stringer,
alias "Reddy. the Fish" we'll
known character They had in their possession
ffty-nine cases of goods valued at $4,000
The two were brought to Pittsburg a requisi-
ton, this evening. and with John Clay. who was
arrested here We're lodged in Jail to await
hearing. Swearnger, who represents numerous
creditors in New York, Philadelphia
and Germany, alleges that the
Clay Bros. obtained goods valued at
$4,000 on credit by representing that there were
no claims against them and confessed Judgment
to their father. A large quantity of goods was
afterward shipped to Columbus in Strngers
name for the purpose of defraudng their credit
ors. The Clay brothers were released On bail
tonight Stringer is still in Jail.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-04-16
The Purpose Being to Secure Indemnity for
TOnquin War Expenses Campaign
Ended by the Fall of HanghOa.
The Cuban Authorities Badly Upset by
Sympathizers with AguerO.
Reports that the Latter'S Forces Are Still In
creasing in Numbers-English Detect
ives Hunting the Dynamiters.
THE WAR IN THE EAST.
The TOnquin Campaign Ended-France Will
Demand Heavy Indemnity.

The Tonquin Campaign Ended-France Will
Demand Heavy Indemnity.
PARIS, April 15.-It is reported that the French
feet has occupied Annoy, in order to secure the
payment of indemnity from China The cap
ture of Hunghoa terminates the campaign in
Tonquin. The financial question remains to be
settled with China, and the French demand will
be very heavy.
Advices from Tonquin state that General Mil
lot occupied Hunghoa on the 18th inst without
fighting. The enemy carried off the artillery
and destroyed the magazines and few houses
in the citadel
Latest advices from Shanghai indicate that
the Chinese government is greatly exercised at
the recent French successes in Tonquin, and
persons in any way responsible for the reverses
are being degraded and punished. Active meas
ures are being taken to prevent further loss of
prestige The Viceroy of Canton has been pub
licly degraded for refusing to obey orders. The
officers answerable for the loss of Bacninh have
been condemned to be punished. The Governor
OF Yunnan has been summoned to Pekin to re
ceive punishment A general levy of men for
the Chinese army has been ordered Affairs at
Pekn are represented to be in extremely
critical condition, and administrative changes of
great importance are imminent
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-04-16
A CYCLONE IN GEORGIA.
Seven Persons Fatally Hurt. and Great De-
structiOn of Property,

COLUMBUS, Ga, April ia special from
Chipley Ga, to the Enquirer-Sun says a disas-
trous cyclone swept over Harris county last
night. The wind struck Chipley about 2:30
o'clock a. NJ. The first damage done was at the
residences of George Williams and Mrs
Babbs, three miles southwest of Chipley,
and from there to Mr. Culppert and T. J.
Jenkins's places, where the houses were blown
down. Lee Afford was instantly killed at the
latter place, and his wife and three children
were badly hurt Affords body was found 100
yards from the house. l.. Gooodman's and
John B. Hastey's places were demolished; John
Langford and his son were badly hurt, and his
wife and child killed. another child is reported
diving Mrs Mary Davis's residence was de-
1aolshed. In the town of Chipley, the resi-
dences of ]. NJ. Sees E. T. McGee Dr.
j. E. Thornton, A. J. Irwin, B. B.
Traylor, r. A Berner, A P. Hampton and Lay
field were either blown down or badly damaged
Thomas Champion was badly wounded, and
Mrs. Champion slightly E. f. McGee received
a severe internal injury, and his son was fatally
wounded, and Mrs Layfeld and her sister
slightly. A. J. Irwin received severe internal
injuries and Miss Langford badly hurt. DR.. j. q.
Thornton was slightly hurt and Ben Powell and
his son are reported to have been killed. The
storm passed in northeast direction from Chip
ley, and the outhouses and part of Joe Dumass
residence were blown down. The destruction of
property can hardly be estimated. The cyclone
swept everything in its path and Snany mracu-
lous escapes are reported
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-04-16
SEARCHING FOR DYNAMITERs.
English Detectives in Paris-COntinued Ac-
tivity of the PlOtters.

English Detectives in Paris-Continued Ac
tivity of the PIOtters.
LONDON, April 15.-Several English detectives
have arrived in Paris for the purpose of tracing
dynamiters In spite of Col. Majendie's re
port, it is declared that the dynamite used at
Victoria Station was made at factory between
Amiens and Boulogne. A rumor is afoat that an
attempt will shortly be made to blow up one of
the public buildings in London. The activity of
the dynamiters continues unabated They meet
twice week for the purpose of making plans
and preparations for future outrages 1t is be-
lieved that the English and Irish police are fully
acquainted with their movements, and that every
effort will be made to counteract their plots.
1t is also believed that one of the most trusted
dynamite leaders keeps the police fully informed
of all their plans.
The Liverpool police have been ordered to
send all the evidence they have obtained con
cerning DAILY to the home department, which
will undertake the prosecution. 1t is expected
Days trial will take place at Birmingham. Egans
documents are still being examined by the
Birmingham police, who are very reticent re-
garding their contents.
PARIS, April 15.-The dynamiters await New
York orders to act.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-04-16
THE FERMENT IN CUBA.
The Landing of AguerO Due to Inefficiency
of the GoYernment.


New YORK, April 15.-Advices from Havana,
dated the 10th inst, say the landing of Aguero
has caused feverish state of excitement all
over the island. On account of censorship of
the dispatches, knowledge of the departure of
Aguero from Key West and of the landing of
the insurgents was withheld from the public for
some time. The government was misled and
sadly duped by those sympathizing with Aguero,
and sent the bulk of the troops in the wrong di-
rection. There have been disastrous encounters
between Aguero and the few troops he has met,
and rapid increase in the number of the insur-
gents. 1t is said the partisans of these Cubans
favoring annexation to the United States are
deavoring to organize a league to work in favor
of that idea, as great many Spaniards are be
coming converted to it, especially the Catalans,
who. in intelligence are superior to most Span
iards who come here.
A Madrid dispatch says: Valera, Spanish
minister at Washington, has been instructed to
make strong representations to the United States
government against Cuban filibusters being
allowed to organize any more expeditions and
to intimate that the guilty persons, when caught,
even if foreigners, liable to be put to death"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-04-16
Alabama for Arthur.

MONTGOMERY Ala. April l5.-The Republ-
can convention, aftera temporary organization,
took'a "a recess. Geo Turner, chairman of the
executive committee, in calling the convention
to order, declared himself in favor of Arthur
The Arthur men seem in control as far as heard
from. All district delegates selected favor
Arthur except the fifth district. The conven-
ton will have only to select four delegates at
large.
The district delegates to Chicago are as fol
lows First, T. H. Threat and j. E. Slaughter:
Second, not yet elected; Third, Isaac Heymerand
VIM Youngblood; Fourth, H. A. Carson and ".
J. Stephens; Fifth, Lewis E. Parsons. ir and
j. Anthony; Sixth not elected; Seventh. r.
A Mosely, jr., and Arthur Bingham; Eighth. r.
W. Mccullough and p. j. Crenshaw These,
except Parsons, are said to be for Arthur
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-04-16
Fatal Railway Accident.

CHICAGO, April 1.-two terrible accidents
occurred on the Western & Atlantic railway,
early this morning The passenger train which
left here last night went through trestle near
Ackworth, Ga, and the engine, tender, mail
Edwards, mail-weigher, was burned to death,
and engineer Mcdonald and fireman Mccullough
are believed to be fatally injured. The con
ductor and several other train men were badly
bruised. No other passengers injured. The ac-
cident was due to the terrific rainstorm of last
night, which caused many washouts on the rail
yNaV
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-04-16
cashier Cotton,s deficiency.

DEs MONIES Ia, April 15.-Word has been
received from Newton, Ia, to the effect that the
bank books show a deficit of $30,000 besides the
$1,000 first discovered. The bank is closed. 1t
is thought by the manager that the deficit will
cashier came to Des Moines on Friday
morning and remained until night, without
any attempt at hiding. 1t is thought
he went West from here 1t is stated that the
Knights Templars Cottons downfall is due to
grain sneculation