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The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1884-06-15

Tho Carson Appeal says That q terrific
hail storm visited Genoa last Sunday.
The stones fell as il shot ont OF the
clouds from n gun. Most of them we've
certainly ns large ns walnuts. and they
came down with such force that nearly
nil the fowls that did not get under cover
were killed. Over 300 young turkeys
were killed, and SOME lay bleeding on
the ground after the storm had passed.
Men who were out In the fields were
soroly pclicd, and animals rushed fran.
tically about, snorting in terror Young
calves were beaten 10 the ground and
lay there blcaiing pitiously. The trees
were stripped Of foliage and Vegetables
growing in the gardens deprived 81 every
leaf. Potato vines were beaten Hat to
the ground and stripped. and windows
were smashed in. Parties from GCuoa
cstimntc the damage voriously from
$4,000 to $1,000.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1884-06-15
iElLS.FARGO AND STAGE co. BUSINESS
HOURS.
From Fridays Daily.
HALM

Departed by stage this morning: J.
d. Larbyr Margaret Murray. +. J. Stan
ton. Arrived last evening; J. IL.
Dennis.
A;car-lond Of merchandise for EiLo
and Tuscaron arrived here from the
West to-day.
Senator Millcr's hill ]alneulirg H..
Chinese Restriction Act passed the Sen
ate Monday.
Vim. Snow, Of Ruby, arrived here
last eve ing on business and departed
for his home this morning.
Mrs. Geo. Mcintosh, Of Cnrlin. i.
here making a visi, TO her parents who
expect soon to leave for California.
Diptheria prevails nt Virginia City
and Gold Hill, a number Of deaths from
the disease having alrcajy occurred
reltier 4 Hubs four big bull teams
are here from TmScarum, to-day. engaged
in loading salt from n car standing On
the trnck. They Tull out for the North
rs soon as loaded.
Trains ARE again running over tie
Denver and Rio Grandc, after being
laid of a week gu account of the Hoods.
The breaks in the truck OF the Nevada
Central road caused by high wu;cr have
all been rcpaied and all Is again in run
ming order.
General Sherman tclcgraphcd 10 cx-
Senator Henderson. Chairman Of the
National Convention at Chicago, savin,
he would not accept ,h- nomination if
offered I" him, or serve il elected.
Az soon as the repairs which are now
under way are completed, the Eureka
mill Of 90 stamps-thc largest on the
Carson ri'er-wills start up on ore from
the Brlchcr. and II dc n Nuuru,s mines.
An excursion train Of five Pullman
blscpcrs arrived here from the West al
. O'Clock this morning. The excursion
lists are from Philadelphia and are now
ON their return E,,;, having come - tho
Coast by the Southern route.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1884-06-15

Th" crtir' fore OF stppcrs and ore
sortrrs at tie Navajo mine were laid oil
last evening, says the Times Review.
and this morning, and the mill will
probably close down tomorrow aud re-
main Idle for ten days or two weeks.
Lack of salt IL tho main cause Of the
stoppngr, although repairs ARE needed
aud Al general ovcrhnuIing Of machinery
will undoubtedly take place.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1884-06-15

The Cnrlin school will close next FRI
day aud the teacher, Mr.. ID. Il. Monroe,
will make Wciscr City, Idaho, his future
home. Mr.. Monroe has proved himself
nh earnest and competent teacher, and
We regret TO learn that he has decided 10
remove from our county and State.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1884-06-15

In n business letter from Geo. W
pcltier, who left here on Monday with
n party TO examine the Polaris, NJ Col.
umbia, says the Timcs-RcyiCw he acct.
dentnlly refers to the mine. lie says
that all agree that il is the biggest thing
ever struck in this section Of the State
far exceeding the expectation Of every
member Of the party.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1884-06-15

The Baseball match on the Fourth
will attract much attention, M the Sho-
shoncs will be confronted by foemcn
worthy Of their steel in the Carlin Nine
who will give them n tilt for the purse
which will be offered 10y the Executive
Committee.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1884-06-15

c. C.. Warner is almost disabled by
the sting Of II scorpion on his right wrist
yesterday afternoon. His hand is very
much swollen and sharp pains are felt
all through the arm.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1884-06-15
Bullion Received

The stage from Tuscarora, Tuesday
night brought down four bars of Navajo
bullion, the assay value of which was
SSH &C. II was forwarded through
Wells, Fargo IL Co, to the bank of
California by the train this morning.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1884-06-15

The rock FOR the Court-housc vault is
being placed on the ground 10y the con-
tractor, Mr.. Elmorc, who seems deter
mined to push The work to completion
| within the specified time.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1884-06-15

correspondent writing from Eagle
Creek, where the fabulous mines were
said Ia exist; gives n gloomy account of
things. lie says there has not been at
any II time over 5000 people there,
ana O there are uLout loo, with
provisions Of all kinds, to keep 2j,OJU
for six months. Claims have been sunk
from forty 10 hfty feet 10 bed rock and
mOthimE hua hccn found.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1884-06-15

"IloyI ILL, Formerly Sheriff Of Orms-
10y comfy. New, and lately IA liquor
dcnIrr ia rho'uin, 4. r., was found
dead on the CHA river ncor Phuni,, last
week. lie wandered AWAY from NOM
h"u's stage station and lccnmc dciirious
from sun and exposure"
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1884-06-15
$500 REWARD.

The above reward will he psid for tho nr.s,l
and conviction ~ any party or parties found
guilty Of stesiipg. hiiling CT running oG'
altering brands or marks Of an tive stoos.
belonging to any membsr OF the Nevads I.iy,
seek Assoyiatien.
c. W. c%HurcssE, ~r:esisent.
u. =. %swrETsxR, Secretary.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1884-06-15
HOTEL ARRIVALS.

DEFor HoTEL-CLARK ~ GREEN, Pho.
~PRIEToRs.
q W Grayson Jr, Tuscaron.
JN Evans, Pine Valley.
f Litzen, Oakland.
EP Watkins. Atlanta, Ga.
HUMBOLDT HoUsE-JoE LAyG, Pho
PRIEToR.
WIN Bryan, Battle Mountain.
Chas Miller, White Rock.
ii Bragg, do
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1884-06-15

In the Democratic Nations Convsn-
ton there will be 500 votes. II will re.
Gnirc u two-third vote. which IS 535. TO
nominate.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1884-06-15

Near Duluth, MINI, Saturday, Mrs.
Eureka. n fnrmcr's wife started Ia q
neighbours for milk, and not returning.
search was made, resulting in the find
Ing Of her dad body, horribly INITIATED.
She had been outraged, shot in ten
places and literally cut into pieces In
iho most shocking manner
ANaSal Injector free with each bottle
Of Shiloh's Cntarrh Remedy. Price 90
onts. For sale 10y +. L. Mullc-
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1884-06-15

Cyl J. u. Moore. who was elected n
delegate 10 The Democratic State Con-
ycntion for Ruby district pissed through
on his way to Austin by the train this
morning. r. II. Bragg, delegate elect
from White Rock, also started for Aus
Tin by the train. he having arrived from
the North by the stage last evening. All
the other mcmlcrs Of the delegation
from this county had started previously
most 81 them yesterday morning.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1884-06-15

4 San Francisco dispatch Of the 7th
says: Mrs. Nellie Budd, who arrived
here about q week ngo from Boston.
with her husband, was found lead in
bed this morning. 4 few days ago., her
husdnrd took all hcr available funds.
and pawncd her i~cwelry. aud then de-
serted her, leaving u letter stating that
hc was going East, and would, on his
arrival there, send her money TO rcioin
him. She reported his dcscrtion and
transportation 10 the Chief Of Police,
then went home, forged M order for
morphine on n drugsist, with which. IL
is supposed, shc committed the fatal
deed.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1884-06-15

The jokes. Publication and general
jubilee Of the Glorious Fourth will be
continued on Saturday the 9th. az the
programme compriacs more than can
possibly be accomplished in one day.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1884-06-15
1.-Two and Lot Two Grocery store

Choice goods in great variety. for sale
Mt tue lowest possible prices.
Give me q call. III. CHASE.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1884-06-15
SECOND DAY.
SATURDAY, JULY s.,

A' Pm.
COMMITTEES.
CAR OF STATE.
- Nlorgah' @ W Grover,
Joe ROsenstock, ] Gordror
Jas. Talbot, ,Jas Rro;n
Joe Lang, W.
LITERARY EXERCISES AND MUSIC
harrington S S Sears,
S NJ Henley, II N Stone
. y Sueeter @ w Hull.
REFRESHMENTS.
Ii ChaSe' j Henderson,
James Clark.
BASE BALL.
DIR G Jcssup, James Brooks.
James Lowell.
FOOT RACES.
V @ Bartlett, NJ Delabontv
Chris Reckhart.
H%oRRIBLEs.
+ Muller, ct al.
FIRE WORKS.
W ""rher' r Brown,
j auckland.
GRAND BALL.
D'' . Me'sS, " Smith,
NJ Reinhar.
SHOOTING MATCH.
S RiSHby, Geo Tucker
l Ostrcicher.
RACES.
II hr""'cy' II Dorsey,
II ureen' J Payne,
Geo Russell.
BUNTING DISPLAY.
d Sales, OE Green.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1884-07-06
The DEMOCRATIC DIX -gSATIoN
ar Walls.

The following communication WAS re-
ccivrd !ruIa n valued correspondent; at
wells under date Of the 2S,h instant:
On the arrival O! the California Dele
cation to the Democratic National Con.
T%cntion, tonight. they met with an en-
thuSiastic rcccptiuu-brass-bnnd play.
ing, bon.frcs burning and general good
feeling prevailing. Scarls Of Ncvnda
and Bsecs cnridge OF Modesto spoke
briefly and the enthusiasm was such that
Democratic stock stood way above par in
ID" Well market. II the balance of the
county stands MS firmly as Wells in the
Democratic ranks, there will b. Little
doubt ms TO the politics Of tue next adj
ministration.
Daring the pnst two days VIC have
been having lively times in camp. with
foot racing and other sports. An Town
professional was scooped in yesterday
10y n local amateur who took down the
coin with three feet to spare.
Will send you further items in n few
days. l..
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1884-07-06
from Tuesday. D.ily.l
nALMAGUADI.

Thomas Gilland and son came in from
Lamoille Valley last evening.
There will be a regular meeting Of the
Elko Lodge F. j. a. NJ. at Masonic Hall
at . o'clock this evening.
President Arthur has appointed Eli
IL. Murray, of Kentucky, To succeed
himself rs Governor Of Utah.
Departed by stage for Tuscarora this
morning: w. ]. Urton, Geo. b. Hill,
Hiss Nellie Johnson and child.
II. j. Keith was in town yesterday
after lumber with which to build him u
dwelling house at Hulleck Station.
The excursion to San Francisco over
Central Pacific begins with to-day's
train which passed here this morning.
Good milling ore bas been found on
the ZOO level oil the Con. Virginia and
will be worked under the Jones lease.
During the absence at Chicago of ID.
T.. Mccarthy, Ogden Hiles will take edi.
torial charge OF the Virginia Chronicle,
and Pleasant Moore will udu In.
local department.
Adam Williams, son of a prominent
farmer near Joliet, Ills, Was arrested
Saturday, for passing counterfeit mon
ey. Dies and other counterieiing tools
were found at his house.
A Havana dispatch suggests that the
entire sugar. crop Of Cuba viii not equal
the years taxation. The sugar crop i,
estimated at S2l, 10000, and the gov
crn!n 1T expenditures are stated at $50.
. 1000.
Mr. Snow, of Ruby Valley, came down
hy the train last evening on business
and will .rcip'n this evening. lie re.
ports tie growing crops in the valley as
/ do."s ~" S@~ -: r.:y h."kwarJ. The
acreage sown is less than last yea.
The Republican party, according to
the platform. is opposed Ito the acqui.
sition Of largr tracts Of the public lands
by corporations and individuals" The
evidences Of this in the last twenty
Yeas are absolutely overwhelming.
The Batt!e Mouutaim Messenger SAYS.
John Kinney AMI his son Joe left Tues
day morning FOX the placer mines on the
Snake river in Idaho, where they will
make Il test Of Mr.. Kinney's new gold
saving machines on the flour gold Of
that country. sam M2zingo will accom-.
/ pany them from IN 5elgorl.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1884-07-06

4 WpcclimG special Of the 25th says
a ghtstly story Of premature burial has
just come to light. \ Young bride in
this city was inferred in May, last year.
On cNhuming the remains lat week for
removal to another cemetery, the friends
were boTiGcd TO find Tue body turned
over, the hands filed With long TUFTS Of
hair, the face, neck and bosom scratched
and SCARED, aud the lining in the cot.
On torn into fragments in the dcspera,c
Efforts Of the cutombcd victim TO escape.
Since the discovery the young husband
has been Frustrated and his life is dis.
pared Of. Names ere withheld.
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Sudden eatn

Bernard BIN, who tof some months
past has been engaged in shoe
making in q small building on
the corner opposite tho stables Of r.
NJ. D2ssey, was found lying on the
hoor Of his shop dc.S 0bont 3 O'Clock
this evening. lie had evidently died
suddenly. falling from the Lepch upon
which he was = a;cd at work. Public
Administrator Goodbye took charge Of
tie effects, and DIR. Mciss. who was SYM
m'Ecd, ~prouovEccd the dcatk tie rasEis
OF heart disease. Deceased vas formerly
n resident OF C.v!in. where his family.
we believe. still resides.
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Pro homo PuhIIco.

The closing exercises md examination
which tool place on the 9th Of June in
the Central Ruby school were entertain
ing aud fully realized the expectations
Of ambitious fathers and indulgrnt moth
ers. The hcart-strings are touched and
tender emotions arise in the bosons Of
parents and teachers when pupils pass
successfully, g rigid examination. The
gentlemen who assisted in conducting
the exercises, were delighted ut the
ready and correct nsw given in every
branch Of study pursued in the school;
aud when the Rotations were called for.
pupils eyes glistened with pleasure in
anticipated triumph of bearing away the
last but not least Of the honofs. The
renditions most worthy Of pciico and
which were given in most excellent
dramatic style are as follows: Isabelle
Il. Short "Curfcw Shall not Ring To.
night" Ruby L. Meyers, "who was 10
BIame;' Mamie Flynn. "Tho Arabs
stccd;'' Grat,an Short; MARK Antony's
Address Julia Flynn, "Robcspicrre;'
Albert Meyers, "Mr. Nobody" Mabel
Myers, "IBiddy Red Wings Nest"
Tho Above named pupils are entitled
to 100, ms a reward for scholarship dur.
ing The term. and ! most chccrfully amx
II To their names. MAGISTRATE.
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on m Thursday. Daily.
HALMAsUxDI.

The knights of Pythias hold a regu-
lar meeting at their hall tonight.
Joe. Dean. of Cori~z. was on the train
last evening. heading for Zion. He is
just Up from the Bay.
Main street is handsomely decorated
with evergreens, and bunting floats and
hut.ers on every hand.
II is the intention to have a gay time
tomorrow, and unless oil the rigging
breaks, it is bound to be had.
A handsome side-spring buggy arrived
here this morning for Russell l. Bradley.
from Miller's factory at Stockton, Cal.
Uncle George Walker, of wiunemueca
passed through for Salt Lake City by
the train last evening. He expects 10
pass two or three weeks among the
Saints.
Warner i Co., shipped, to-day. BY
bore's teams the smoke-stack for the
Grand Prize mill, and 5000 pounds of
salt and received by rail u carload of
salt for Tuscarora.
Quite a number Of persons have
already arrived from abroad to take part
in the celebration tomorrow, several
wagon loads having come in from the
valleys to-day, besides a number by the
trains.
In order that the printers may have
an opportunity to celebrate The Fourth
with enthusiasm commensurate with
their patriotism, the ISDEpESpsSr will
not issue tomorrow, and may possibly
push it's publications. into the evening OF
Saturday.
The match game of Baseball between
the Shoshone's of Elko and the Head.
lights, OF Carlin, for a purse Of $500
will open ut the Shoshone's grounds on
the river bottom tomorrow at IL O'Clock
sharp. The game will be n spirited one
and well worth witnessing. The ground,
have been put in prime order and hand
somely decorted.
George ElmOre finished the burning
of his brick kiln below town last night
and from all appearances will turn out
an excellent article. The fires hav,
been kept constantly going eight day,
and nights, consuming % cords Of wood
George says he will have the Courthous,
vault ready to receive the County Rec,
ords within the next three weeks.
Norm Wines passed through here from
the east with n car load of mules TO,
Stockton, California.
Another car load of mules passed
through by the train last night in charg,
Of j.. Robinson. They were shipped n
Kelton and are being taken to Stockton
California.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1884-07-06
From Fridays Daily.
SALMAGUNDI

The Egyptian authorities are quaran-
timing French vessels.
The new within for the Polaris mine
WAS shipped for Centennial District this
morning.
The report that the upper bridge over
,he South Fork had been carried away
.by the food, is untrue.
For the information Of all concerned,
An. Committee on Car of State announce
that ON the 4th, the representatives Of
the various States will dress in white,
with red and blue tarleton sashes.
The California Delegation to the Dem
.oeratie National Convention leave San
Francisco for Chicago tomorrow even
ip,. by which arranSem mt they will
pass through here Sunday evening.
Arrived by stage from TuscArora last
evening: J. W. Dorsey, II. &. Tandy. Il.
ID. Fu.lmer. VIM. McAvin, Katie Curries
and Mary Doughcrty. Departed this
morning: ]. S. Gregory. ]. +. Wood. J.
5. KNAPP, V. Angelo.
4 lUad of bullion weighing 3 200
ponds, has just been brought here from
Railroad District by +. j. Franks. As
soon a the balance of the lot arrives.
the whole vilI be shipped to San Fran
cisco by Warner 4 Co.
Ed. Patterson, Of Virginia City, who
has been attending the State University
during the past I rn, will start for bis
.EcEle ga the Cou,stOck 10y the trais to-
morrow morning. lie will spend the
vacation with his parents.
Warner & Co, this morning shipped
for Tusearora by Ben Yates teams, TO-
600 pounds Of general rucrchandise, aud
the Republican ias-pole-5,OoO pounds
by Thomas Van DrriJcu'S team.
Ncls Peterson is leading 1900 feet Of
lumber for Tuscaroru, HudJ. +. Burners
team is also loading with MmLcr.
The teams of Tucker Bros. and J..
Wore are loading !og TUscaruTa to-day.
4 couple Of special trains dsshed
through here iTon the east about 10
o'clock this morning. without even stop
ping for Coffee. The Gr,t was made up
Of bON-curs, oIc Of which contained
horses. The balance were probably
loa bd with the luggage 81 the troops
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NEW GOODS FOR THE FOURTH.

Mrs. b. w. Lang, ut her Fancy Goods
Store has just received n complete line
Of Ladies and Children's goods for Sum
mer wear, consisting of Hats, Bonnets,
white gloves, lace mits, flowers, fans,
rusching, collars, fancy hose, red, white
and blue ribbons, japanese pa~rasols,
etc, etc, which will be disposed OF ut q
reasonable profit Mrs. Lang viii tako
pleasure in showing the stock to any and
all persons who may desire to look
through the list with n view to purchase,
Call and examine the complete assort-
ment.
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The Silver STATE says; Last Friday
" young fiutr, aged about Ii years. was
accidentally killed close TO Browns
Station near Humboldt Lake. lie had
mount d his pony and oaught hold of
the muzzlc Of his shotgun which was
leaning against n sage.brush. to take it
with him. The hammer Of the lock WIS
raised by the bush. and tLc Gun went
oil. 1t was heavily loaded with shot,
Which bicv of one side Of his head.
killing hiIn instantly.
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ELEGANT BALL suppER.

Joe Lang, Of the Humboldt House,
will on the evening Of the Fourth, give
a Ball Supper which will out rival any
thing of the kind ever given in EIko.
Elaborate preparations have been made
Rare n ornamental pastry work pre-
pared expressly for the occasion. Fruit
in endless variety. Fancy fruits and
confectionery. No expense or pains
will be spared TO make this the grandesi
Of all Ball Suppers ever given in Elko.
Covers will be laid for 25 couple.
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from Wednesday. D.ily.I
sALAAeuNDI.

J. F. Todd is in town from Cariin.
this evening.
The only departure by stage this NOM
ing from Tusearora was j. Mayer.
Elko Encampment No. 9 holds a &
lar meeting al the Odd Fellows hall, to-
night.
Nat oodwin's Confusion" company
and the Hearts Of Oak passed East
by last evenings train.
r. N. catlin came up from the Bay
by last evenings train on his way to the
Northern part of the county.
Eugene Blair. the well known Wells
Fargo shotgun messenger died at
Auburn, California, last Friday.
The committee appointed to get up
the Car Of state have completed their
work in a very satisfactory manner
A large and handsome ''Boea Beer"
sign was hoited ON tue front of the Gem
Saloon and Restaurant, this morning.
Received by rail to-day. from the west
a lot of machinery for the Grand Prize
mill and a car Of lumber for Tusearora.
John Ainley returned from a protract-
ed visit to California by, the train last
evening. His family remains in Sonoma
comfy.
james aud Alex. Penrod came down
from Island Mountain this evening for
the special porpcse OF taking in the ies.
tivities Of the Fourth.
Catarrb cured, healthand street. breath
secured by Shiloh's Caiarrh Remedy,
Price 80 cents. Nasal Injector free.
For sale by +. f. Muller
Judge Bigelow bns purchased the
small house located just west of his resi-.
dencc and is having it moved back from
the street into the rear Of the lot. it is
ii good move.
The citizens of White Rock and Silver
Creek in the Northern part of the coun.
ty, will celebrate the Fourth with liter.
airy exercises, n Car of State, etc, at the
"Old Mill grounds.
The Committee on Car of State have
secured the use of Granger Hall, and
the children will assemble there Friday
morning instead OF ut the School.house,
that being more conveniently situated.
Eugene Thompson, Of Ruby valley,
arrived here by the train last evening
and will remain in town several DAYS.
Mr. Thompson informs as that WIN.
Meyers and wife and some other resi-.
dents of the valley will come 10 Elko to
enjoy the Fourth.