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The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1884-07-13
rhe S-haa6on...

The Silver State il rather severe ON
our base ball club in its issue Of yester-
day. when il says: ..Rlko has a base ball
club the members Of which imagined
that they were a match for any club in
or out Of the United States. Swelled
with this c~onceit, they bought uniform
suits and made what they believed tg be
u grand display Of Of muscle and activity
when practicing in their tights" They
issued a challenge to any and all neigh
boring clubs to play a game. and some
Of the railroad boys at Calm took up the
gauntlet and met the Elkoites on their
own ground last week. The Curlin
boys beat them so badly That they are
ashamed to appear in their uniform
suits, and the citizens of Wells have
sent them n proposition to buy them.
The Wells people propose organizing
an Old Mems club. III which woodchop-
pers, ranchers, and in fact, anybody and
everybody that the clothes will ut, will
be eligible to membership any kind of
men will be an ~improyemtnt on the
Elko nine.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1884-07-13
o CHICAGO.

The news from the Convention to-day
is somewhat mcager and We note the
following: William Il. Villas, OF Madi-
son. Wisconsin, was made permanent
Chairman, and was escorted TO his seat
by Thos. A. Hendricks, OF Indiana, aud
five other prominent gentlemen. MEM
beers Of the convention. The other tenn
porary officers were made permanent
officers.
All committees have reported except
the committee on platform which has
adjourned 10 y O'Clock this evening.
No bal!oting will take place until after
the platform is reported and adopted.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1884-07-13
RoIIRious Mining hotas.

A Holiness Band has been visiting
Carson, and upon their leaving that
place, the Carson Appeal says:
The Holiness Band will cease opera
tons ON the Carson mine this week.
The formation of unn%ghteousness is
harder than they expected and the vein
Of piety is irregular AMI not well defined.
DIR. Newton the theological expert has
made u careful inspection Of the ground
and is OF the opinion that the ledge is
badly broken in this vicinity and the
faltiDg is very pronounced. So far the
gospel pick has only made II series Of
surface scrniclrings, md the work could
not he prosecuted without n long line Of
assessments, which i~ncrcdulous share
holders do not seem inclined TO nay,
The old MOOrc's Theatre drilt resulted
in several tons of good milling rock, but
it soon become low grade, and work
will shortly bc discontinued ntthnt level.
il Is proposed to change base of opera
lions To Virginia City, ANA concentrate
all the available working force at that
point. Shift boss Plutt thinks the for
nation quito hard ia that district, but
Ia qn"r'ziie is more promising. Here
the ore IN reboliiouS. II refuses to yield
to any known methods Of reduction. II
is a matter much to he regretted that
the Trustees Of the Holiness Company
have decided upon this course rs the
people Of Carson had hopes that some
developments might be made here.
They wish them success in their vir.
ginia CIty enterprise.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1884-07-13
Bad hows from Eureka.

Sundays Eureka Sentinel SAYS: The
RichmOud works, exclusive of the rein.
cry. closed down yesterday. aud some Is
men were immediately tLToga ur, Of
employment thereby. The refinery,
also, will be closed in about thr,e weeks
-as soon as N cleanup can be made.
This will put iuto tie street some ~
more employees. 1t is estimated that
there are ia the neiShboIhood Of 200
men living in town ana employed daily
at the reduction works that will lose
their employment by the closing down.
OIher laborrs to Ii considerable number
will be ailected by the shutting down.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1884-07-13
NEW GOODS FOR THE FOURTH,

Mrs. Is. w. Lang, at 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
IL blue ribbons, japanese parasols,
ETC., etc, which will be disposed OF at q
reasonable profit. Mrs. Lang will take
pleasure in showing the stock to any and
all persons who may desire to look
through the list with a view to purchase.
Call and examine the complete assort-
mcnt.
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County School Fund.

The quarterly apportionment Of Coun-
ty School money to the several Districts
Of EiSo county AZ made 10y the County
Superintendent of Schools yesterday is
as follows: Elko, 500 60: Carlin, II G2;
Ind, pcndrncc, ) 90; Lamoilie, 10 "a;
Glover Valley, ( as; Pleasant Valley,
g 20; White Rock, 6 20; Railroad, 1 %;
Ruby Valley, SCI; South Fork, 7 %;
Star Valley. & %, Fort Halleck, s AZ;
Tuscnrora, IS 10; Peko, 4 10; Tecoma,
, 40; North Ruby, Z ca; TQauo, 4 30;
Jack Greek, . II; Bull Kun, 1 IG; Cen
trail Ruby, 6 20; Little Lake, 3 IS; Twin
Springs, G %; Signal, 4 %; Huntington,
X az.
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From Tuesdays Dsily.l
SALMAGUADI.

The weather is cool and Fali.like to-
day.
The Board Of County Commissioners
met yesterday.
Eas.ue ThamP.on ieiI by the train
I.4 evening for. Ruhy Valley.
The contract for oatsomining and
~pAiutins the Court house was secured By
A. ]. Pullman.
John II. Dorsey came doTu from Fort
HuIeck last evening and stopped in
tova over night.
Mrs.. Fred Stsnffer. of Sacramento,
goes to our Springs to stop for a time Tor
the benefit Of her health
Remember the special meeting of EIko
Lodge No. Is. +. L 4. NJ, tonight for
work in the First Degree.
When the "Cock.eyed Nan Of Des
tiny gets firmly seated in the Pr-sidrn-
IA chair wont lac make Rome how'll
The workmcn are busily engaged at
the Courthouse preparing to put IN the
vault for the protection Of the County
Records
Miss Fannie Rogers left this morning
by stage for = visit Of IA couple of weeks
among her numerous friends ON the
uPirr levels
1. q. HOaS. who is acting agent for
the Railroad Company, dunny the tenn
pvrsIy absence III California of James
Brooks, is quito sick to-day, from an
attack Of bilious fever.
Anved hy stage from Tusrarora last
evening: J. r. BabooT, John Walker.
Uncle Jimmy Jones. D,parted this
morning: J. y. Hahn.
Major John II. Dennis returned from
. thP 10 tide water by last evenings
train lie is looking better than when
he Left a few weeks ago
Commissioned J. J. Campbell is suf-
feing with a sprained Aaele which ne
eesSit4ics the use Of a pair Of crutches
20 assist his locomoiion.
Mr. and Mrs. J. l.. Wines, OF Eureka.
With their son Melvin, who came up to
enjoy our celebration. returned by the
train OH Sunday morning
The National Democratic Convention
"tKnpizrs at Chicago to-day. We incline
to The belief that Governor Cleveland OF
New York is the coming man
l.. West arrived from the northern
part OF the county yesterday evening
and stopped over to-day. He will pull
out for his home in The morning.
On Saturday. the 10Th instant, there
will he n match race, - mile dash, at
the race track vest Of town at ! o'clock
=. n. bctwoen Hunters Sage Brush"
and Dorscy's "Ked Dog"
The numerous school marms'' who
came In Ia enjoy the festivities II the
Fourth have returned To their docks and
taken up their daily toll, refreshed and
enlivened 10y the few days vacation.
The Horriblrs laid their compliments
q" the jersey Lily on the evening OF the
eth. by surrounding her car and giving
her some ''horribie" music, buGthe En-
Rlish beauty declined to acknowledge
the compliment
The only news vi have from Chicago
was that the Democratic National Con.
Sention was called 10 order by Chairman
WIN. n. Damum at l2:iO. Il. II. Hub
bard OF Texas was elected temporary
Chairman by reclamation.
4 trial In Justice Green's Court IL set
for s o'clock this evening in Ehich one
Of the Tnscarora stage drivers il chargcd
with assault and battery ON the person
of Oily simpson whose milodious '.IIics
Cream ~ daily heard upon the s~trectc.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1884-07-13

There is a heathenish village III Eng
land known rs Lye Waste. Every house
is n hovel. and 10 almost every hoSel is
attached II sinithy, with anvils and ham
mers. The families are blncksmitls and
nailmakers. The women and girls work
as hard as the men at this grimy trade
They arc wrctchedly poor and live in
squalOr and Indebtedness. A mans
wife is his bcnch-lnnte i'll the blacksmith
shop, and wiclds IA seyen-pound hammer
along with him, blow for blow.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1884-07-13
MILLINERY AND FANCY GOODS.

Miss Jessie A. Rule ut her establish
ment in the Old Bank Building, is in
receipt Of a large variety of Ladies Sum-
mer goods, and her stock is being daily
enlarged to meet the demand augmented
by the near approach of our National
holiday. Both the Millinery aud fancy
goods departments are o well stocked,
but a fresh invoice of the latest styles Of
Ladies Shade Hats will be received ON
Monday.
Then will lie the chance, ladies', TO
secure something neat and tasty for the
Fourth. Go while there's plenty to
select from.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1884-07-13
Foot Rscea

This part Of the exercises came off IN
the evening and created some nmus..
ment as well As interest. The first ra,.
was 90 yards, two best in three, aud ,b,
contestants were Lii. Stoker, J. Couper
Al Durce aud Raleigh. The lrst heat
was won by Stoker and the second and
third by Conser TINS winning the race.
Second race-Boys under IL years. 80
yards, won by Andy Richardson.
Third racc-oId men, 80 years or
over. in which Uncle Billy Hazcltine.
James Russell, o. F. Rogers and T..
Dakin took n hand, (or foot) aud the
nnce Mas won by Rogers aniids. loud and
enthusiastic applause.
Then followed a %.
SACK RACE.
Thirty yards. the entries for which were
Butler, Stoker, Ferris, Bob Tucker and
Will Peters, and although Uncle Iii
stoker threw up the sponge IN the foot
raee he came in with flying colors OH the
''Saek," winning the raee and the stakes.
The days sport concluded with \
5uMrrSG MATCH
Between YIN. Butler and Sheridan
which. owing to his superior altitude
and length Of reach, Was won by Butler
uitL easy grace.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1884-07-13

A newly-married Austin lady does not
know anything whatever about house.
keeping, but she is anxious to have her
husband believe that there is nothing in
the housekeeping liue that abe does not
know. He happened to bo in the room
when the cook caIne in and said:
will you please glib me IL de coffee.
De water is been abilin' dis las half
hour" -
Let the wat, r boil, Matilda" replied
the lady, calmly; 1.-THE longer it boiis the
stronger it will be-"
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1884-07-13
Montana Cattle,

Montana has on her ranges COO, 900
head Of cattle, and will ship eastward
1861 900 TO ITO, 900 steers for beef during
the present year. On the other hand.
come Of the cattlcmcr OF the Territory
are large buyora Of cows and cnlvcs ia
Iowa and other Western States. shipping
them to their ranches for the purpose OF
obtaining breeding animals more rapidly
than by depending upon the natural in.
crease of their herds,
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1884-07-13
For County ITe.surer.

l.. L. Morgan, the nominee for County
Treasurer ON the Democratic ticket two
years ago. again SHES his caster in the
ring, proposing TO once more tackle the
-nemy ia the hope of flooring his aIyer-
Hary IN the coming contest. lie made a
gallant fight in the last canvas aud was
barely beaten. and that too. 10y IA strong
aud popular Candidate on the other side.
Mr. Morgan is recognized as an honest,
upright citizen, aud one qualified ior the
Ollie 10 which lac aspireS and should
the convention afford him the opportun-
ity tO again enter the race. it will require
one powerful feet Of foot to run him
down this time.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1884-07-13

Jim keene proposes to return the
Ascot cup that his horse Foxhall won in
England, because under the benehcient
laws Of this free and independent
try of ours whose birthday was celebrated
Friday, he was not permitted to bring it
home without paying n duty, amounting
to $4,000. The gold in the cup is worth
$1,000, and the cup was valued in Eng
land ut $4,000.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1884-07-13
FREIcHTs.

Since our last report g. G. Warner &
Co.. have shipped for Tuscaroru. by
len Yates team. G,4OO pounds Of gcner.
al merchandise and $50 feet Of lumber;
by Jno Howcll's team, 2yO1G feet Of lum.
Der; by Roach's fast freight, 80, 1853 lbs.
general merchandise.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1884-07-13

Our reporter failed 10 mention, ms u
features OF our Fourth Of fully exercises
n, Freeman Hail. the excellent speech OF
Cap. Palmer, of Carlin, recently returned
from n pilgrimage to Maine, the home OF
Blaine, the Mecca Of the Grand old
Party" The remarks Of the Captain
~cro well chosen, appropriate and non
partisan, and we're appreciated by the
audience though this act was mot on the
bills"
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1884-07-13

"Kcntuck" left this morning for his
annual vacation away from the dust
noise and heat of our oyer crowded city,
lie will spend some six weeks i'll agri-
cultural pursuits and diversions, at
Crawford's ranch, and in the meantime,
Bob Tucker will act as his deputy, in
performing the arduous duties OF Con-
stable.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1884-07-13
EsTRAYs.

Came to my ranch about the last Of March,
one bay hlley. branded 7 S with quarter circle
above on left thigh. also enc loan alley branded
n with bar above and z with O above on Len
thigh. The owner can get the same by calling
at my place and paying charges and proving
property. O.. b. wisExIS.
July : 90 d. Glover y~.il.vJ
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1884-07-13

H. is said that when Blaine received
the news of his nomination lie ~unthough-
teddy, kissed his wife. the first time since
the National Republican Convention in
1876, and he would have kissed Gail
Hamilton, but she declined the honor,
giving as n reason, hat such an net on
his part might %injure the Republican
marty
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1884-07-13
h 10 q EHtion.

Has anyone an idea of the immcnsi.
ty Of n billion? Let one undertake to
CONT the number, and counting one
every second, working ten hours each
day, twcnty-siH days in each month, and
II would require a fraction over 80 years
to count n billion.
A billion sheets Of paper, .0O3 Of an
inch thick, pressed Aat, and laid one
upon the other, would make q stack a
fraction over a miles high.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1884-07-13

In the case OF tie State of Nevada vs.
Hugh Bowman, WHEREIN the defendant
was Charged with assault and hGttery Un
the person Of William Simpson. which
WAS tried III Justice Green's Court yes
terdhy evening, the jury. brought in a
verdict OF mot guilty, aud the prisoner
was discharged.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1884-07-13

Rufus Barr, a farmer, living nine
miles from Indianapolis. Indiunn, shot
his wife twice Sunday evening, both bull
lets taking effect. lie then shot himself
through the bowels, dying in n few min
utcs. The woman is still alive but her
injuries are thought to be fatal. Jedl.
Ousy.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1884-07-13

General u. +. Butler ranked as Al n
Few years ago, but now because lac re-
fuses to be lied captive by satan ut his
WILL" Republican papers, generally, are
anxious to admit hat they lied when
they said he did not steal the spoons.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1884-07-13
9OR SALEI
LODGING HOUSE AND BAR ROOM,

Located In the thriving Miaing Town ofTus-
eAroTa, Elko county. Nevada. The property
consists Of a two-story building. aIIO feet
built by the Present owner In 1872. containing
u well furnished sleeping rooms with double
BEDS and two suits OF rooms. Psrlor. reading
room. lar room and . :ooin I6x2i, which rents
asa rtore. and out buildings. II 10 situated
In the most central business portion Of the
town. and its rooms are now and have ALWAYS
been p~atronized 10 their fullest capacity.
The build ngS have just been renovated ana
painted outside and inside. The subsenb-
er having made arrangement to engAs, In
other business. will sell on very reasonable
terms. A large portion OF the purchase mon
ey may be PAID by miscellaneous II desired.
For further particulars cal on OF address,
ELI GEORGE,
June . Tusearora. New.
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Junea5
$40 REWARD,

IA "a Dark By Horse, Branded
81 on the left hip. and o II just below the q.
and vented on the shoulder very dinly. IL
the horse Is returned TO d. L. Hooten,
Mound Valley, the reward will be paid By
him or at Eureka ly d. II. MoDoxALp.
July :, SOD
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1884-07-13

A good woman never grows old. Years
may pass over her head, suk,-if benevo-
lence and virtue dwell in her lteart, she
is us cheerful as When the spring of life
aEst Opened to her view. When We look
upon n good woman, We never think of
her age; she looks as charming as when
the rose Of youth first bloolned on her
cheek. That rose has not faded yet; it
will never fade.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1884-07-13

DNu Manning, Chairman of the New
York State Central Committee, SAYS:
W. have twO-thirds of the delegation
for Cleveland, and firmly believe in his
nomination. We canno. 'Je'-beaten in
the New York vote"
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1884-07-13

A new ire.kndl,r. manufactured at
Salinas, is being introduced by Law.
renee Burrows. which promises 20 save
time, temper and c~oaloil. and every good
husband should supply his wife with
one Of the little joAers, and thus add to
her pleasures in preparing the morning
refreshments. Our wife says they are a
good shing,-and she knows.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1884-07-13

Tho following ailments are VIII at has
kept him in bed ever since the Fourth:
Worms.
Headache.
Indigestion.
Stomach ache.
Kidneys out Of order.
E.ryispelas.
yellow jauudice.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1884-07-13

Sam Davis has gone to the lake with a
fishing pole IL feet long and a peck Of
angle worms. Now look out for fish
stOrics.-lieno Journal.
Wonder if he'll strike any SEQ, 900
silver ore while prospecting for trout.
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HOTEL ARRIVALS.

DEPor HorEL-CLAEK Il GREEN, Pro.
PnIEToRs.
rs Porch, Huntington. a.,
. n IL Porch, do
Jud Dakin, Lamoille.'
G II Bruce, Elko. '
Jno A Mcneil, 'Winncmicca.
HUMBOLDT HoUsE-JoE LASo, Pho.
PRIEToR.
W Byrcn, San Francisco.
W Frasil, Chicago.
Mrs. Fred Staufer, Sacramento.
Ed Brown, Wells.
j Stewart, Eureka.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1884-07-13

Senator Sharon declares that choosing
a wife is like eating II dinner at Cnmri's,
II you don't understand French. You
may not get what you want, but you will
get something. Dcuccd witty follow il
the Senator.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1884-07-13


A practical stockmnn writes to the
New York Tribune hat the disease
known as blncklcg, anthrax, or black
quarter, is caused by excessive aliincn.
totion. BY eating and digcsting more
food than can be assimilatcd, the excess
OF nutriment becomes II waste product,
TO befoul and thicken the blood, so that
its circulation is easily Interrupted, by
chilling from exposure IA wet yend cold.
The parts most easily chilI<d-the, feet
and legs-aro most liable 20 be affected
by stagnation Of blood, hut no part of
the body is exempt frohu,he liability
when the conditions conspirc to such a
result. Those scientific gentlemen. who
fancicd that ny the expenditure of much
money, time and study, they had learn
ed the true cause of, anthrax will be
highly gratiicd when they learn from a
practical stockman hat their conclusions
are all astray.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1884-07-13
ICE CRERMI

Delicious Ice-Cream can now be had
at the Gem Restraint at al hours in
quantities to suit. Families supplied.
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comINcI

l Will arrive in Elko in a few days
and will stop over in town q day or two.
Orders should be left at the Depot Hotel.
June %, NJ. W. Parsons.
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shiloh's Ca,orrh Remedy positive
sure for Catarrh, Diphtheria and Cank.
cruoY h. For salo by 7. Z. Muller.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1884-07-13

Mrs. Waller has gone East with her
son Charley whom she will place in
school there.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1884-07-13

races there was no great amounted inter.
est taken and bat little coin changed
hands ON the result. as the bets wer,
generally for small amounts.
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Iho ponsien PLANK.

Senator Sherman repndiatcs the pen
sion plank in the Republican platform.
lie declares hat IL has no warrant in
patriotism, and is opposed by every prin.
cipal OF constitutional law. But that
makes no difference with the Republican
party. II has never had any reverence
for the Constitution. and Is only patriot.
ic from love OF Office. But were II other
wise, there are far more objectionable
features in the Republican platform. 1t
runs over with absurdities and false pre-
lenses. II Is, at one and ut the same
time, n bundle OF Inconsistencies and
unblushing effrontery. Why Senator
Sherman should strain at n gnat and
swallow a camel is not very apparent
Examiner.
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a HenneY.

Mrs. Il. Il. Hayes is conducting n
henncry Mt Fremont, Ohio, in which
she is ably assisted by her husband who
at one time held a civil Office in the
United States Government. ...
Ruthford's principal business is to
watch recrcant hens who steal AWAY TO
hide their nests, and in this species Of
detective work lie makes a far better
record than he did MS u government Of
iccr. II is said that there is not n hen
ON the ranch that can take my undue
advantage Of the massive brain which
the ex-President has constantly conceal
ed somewhere about his person, and his
services in that direction are invaluable
to Mrs. Hayes, who attributes much OF
her success in the production Of fresh
laid eggs and spring chickens to the i'm
mencc percepiivc faculties Of her illus
trous husband. She says there Is not q
man in the United States that could sup.
ply his place. and she would not be with.
out him for worlds. Mr.. Hayes %anld
take n class (limitcd) Of pupils who de
sire n thorough course Of instruction in
the business Of hunting hens. nests.
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BORN.

BADr-ln San Francisco, July q to the
wife OF NJ Badt, q son.
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THE NEW TlAE TABLE.

,,Arx the present management the cea-
'P-i6c trains arrive here Ne Colows: