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The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1884-06-29

In an able review of the Republican
National platform. the Examiner truth
fully says: 'It il brilliant in glit,eripg
'generalities and specific IN nothing.
Outside Of n demand for Al. Increased
duty upon wool, which a Republican
Congress lesssned, the platform is des-
'titute of u single tangible issue. q
charges that the Democratic part; has
failed TO relieve the people Of :hc burden
Of unnecessary taxation Ey a wise reduc-
ton Of surplus, well knowing that the
Senate aud executive departments OF
the Goyernzhent are in the hands of the
Republicans, and that M law passed by
the present Democratic House of Repre-
s~entatives with reference 10 taxation is
operative, and that it IS impossible that
any influence of which these laws are
capable can yet lie felt 10y the country.
In this charge the convention is at once
heterogeneous and deceptive. ltmukcs a
false issue which the intelligence of the
country will not fail to note. These are
the salient features Of the platform, and
they fully justify the statement that this
official expression of Republican doctrine
is the most remarkable and e~yasiye docu-
'ment ever put out by an organized polit-
cal body
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1884-06-29

Reno Gazette: The dance at the
Asylum passed off very pleasantly Satur-
day night. A number Of ladies and
gentlemen from Reno and the meadows
were present. DR.. Bishop, Mrs. Bishop
and their daughters, as well ns the attcn-
dahts, were very attentive TO the guests.
and made II pleasant for ali. Tie asy-
lum orchestra is now comprised Of Mn.
DIR. Bishop as pianist; Alcck Case MS
violinist and pronpter, and W. l.. Mar
zen with banjo accompaniment, which
make q splendid orchestra.
j. w. 4. Townsend received n letter
from John I. CHM, in which he says
that Kemp and Butterfeld have sold a
group Of mines in Mill Creek for a mil
lion and q half Of dollars. They have
raised q working fund Of $500. 900. Mr..
Bntterhold is TO act as Superintendent.
lie also says the tunnel has entered Tie
Shcep-hcrdcr lode, bui.tte public is not
informed Of the result.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1884-06-29

Reno Journal: l.. l.. Bridges. with
several men, went out 10 Dixie Valley
last week TO do some surveying. Friday
morning Jim Rogers, one Of the party.
started into the hills TO drive in the
stock. lie did not return to camp that
evening, and the next morning a party
was sent out to look for him. aud Satur-
day afternoon and Sunday the whole
force, with "A number of settlers. were
ont looking for him, but late Sundny
evening when Bridges LEFT for Reno. H.
had not been fouud.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1884-06-29

Edmund Gallagher, twenty-five years
old, at Sonora, Cal, Friday, shot Mrs.
Otis Greenwood in the face and breast
with a double-barrcled shotgun. Her
son Otis ran after Gallagher and fred
twice Mt him, without effect. Robert
Watson pursued Greenwood, when the
latter turned on him and shot him twice.
III the neck and back. Watson fell.
whereupcn Watson's son opened Are on
Greenwood, but the latter escaped to
Sonora, where he surrendered. On
learning the facts, the Sheriff started for
the scene and arrested Gallagher. Both
he and Greenwood arc lodged in Jail.
Mrs. Greenwood and Watson have since
died. The tragedy was the result of a
dispute about Watson running water
across G~recuwood's mining claim. Mrs.
Greenwood was the widow Of q promi-
nent lawyer Of the locality, and all the
others are respectfully connected.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1884-06-29

The Loycluck correspondent Of the
Silver State writes: Our town is alive
with mining experts, bound for the
nickel and cobalt mines Of Cottonwood.
There are some thirteen in all Of these
experts, most Of them from the East.
The hotels, livery stables and saloons
are doing a good business, aud consid-
cradle of the ardent is punished
under the guise Of lemonade. The min
ing excitement is running high, and it
seems M if the long.expected boom is at
hand.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1884-06-29

Jack Finley, one of the early residents
o: this county, after an absence of four
yeGrs, arrived in town last evening and
started for California by the train this
morning. Jack still sticks TO mining,
and like all the old prospectos, has,
since leaving here continued his wand
erings through the mining regions of
the Coast. a large portion of his time
has been spent in the Territory of
Utah, but Arizona, Colorado and New
Mexico, possessed attractions that he
could not resist, and he is now only
taking a little recreation prior to again
striking ont in search of the yet undis.
covered "big thing from which he is TO
realize his long cherished dream Of alb
solute ease and a~illuence.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1884-06-29

Piochc Record: \, 20 ON Thursday
IN ming Phoebe was visited by quite "a
strong earthquake shock. The buildings
were well shaken. The vibration Was
from west to east. On Friday morning.
at quarter to 6 O'Clock, there was another
shock, the vibration Icing from south To-
north. This shock was very p%crccptihlc,
arousIug the lazy people out ui their
beds, aud one immodcsi old sinner
pranccd N into the street in his shirt.
tail. 1t about II o'clock in the day
another slight shock was felt.
Frank Wheeler lElack Frank la.
failed in the grocery bu,incs, down II
old Mexico. lie has started in OH the
minos again. There was nothing r,ul.1.
cd out Of the failure aud Frank il ror
any better of financially than when Il,
left here.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1884-06-29

When Senator John A. Logan was en-
gagged in tile disreputable scheme 10 APP
Fpropriate' the lands of the Zuni Indians
in New Mexico, the Chicago lnter-occan
called him Il Plundercr, a la~nd-grubber,
and a would-be robbcr Of the poor and
helpless. SO fierce were its dcuuncia-
ions and so plain its Arglc-Saxon in
describing the dirty work contemplated
by the Illinois statesman, that he was ut
last forced back ont Of the disrepuiable
job and to declare hat he had no had
Intentions, and that the Indians might
live in peace. Now, however, the Inter
Ocean is sweet upon Logan and renders
dutifnl homage TO the spotted ticket.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1884-06-29

The Hoilcy Wood Rivcr) Times says
two "tcndcrfcct" have discovered n rich
ledge within four miles Of that town. II
was discovered April IL, and since then
II hns been uncovered la several places
and found TO average four feet in width.
This vein carries two strcaks Of pay ore.
the best Of which yields iiG ounces silver
and siHty.fivc per cent. lead. while the
second grade carries ZIG ounces silver
and forty per cent. lead, The vein les
between quarthitc and lime. aud Is well
defined. About eight tons Of frsi-clasa
ore on The dump will Jo hauled in os
500 as the roads will permit.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1884-06-29

The Times-Star, of Cincinnati, n Re
publican paper, says: 4 Republican
National Convention has at last made
one OF those mistakes which it has SO
often had opportunity to charge upon
its foes. Whether the eror proves fatal
depends largely N whether the coming
Democratic National Convention gives
voters only u choice Of evils.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1884-06-29

Captain DrSks, of the schooner "a.
V. Ddsks," from C~nrdenas, reports his
vessel fired upon by a Spanish gunboat
while it was entering Gnrdenas harbor.
The attack WAS made on May 2lst. The
Captain says he cannot account for the
firing which Was unexpected and entirely
unwurrantcl.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1884-06-29

Prof. Harrington informed US Sunday
that he had just received a dispatch from
West Point announcing the gratifying
news that George L. StoCkle had sue
cess!ully passed the examination at the
Academy and been admitted rs u cadet.
We had forgotten to publish the pleas
ing fact until to-day.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1884-06-29

Taking into consideration the fact
thar our Spring has been unusually
backward, the Chinese have proven con-
c'usiSely that with a little perseverance,
and patience the soil of this section Of
the State at least, may he made to pro-
ducc almost anything in the vegetable
line with very few exceptions; this fact
will be fully substantiatcd by visiting the
gardens on the banks OF the Humboldt
south Of town.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1884-06-29

Tho ease of F. A. Howard, manager
of the American Exchange Hotel, ut
Portland, who was indicted for larceny,
"A verdict Of guilty was found Monday.
the jury having been out two nights.
The complaining witness was Maurice J.
Smith, IL sheep nisrr, who deposited
$500 with Howard for safe keeping, and
never saw or heard Of it afterwards.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1884-06-29

Pat Cain and Billy Wilson, of Denver
City. while ont horseback riding Sunday,
undertook to settle an old feud. Both
drew reviewers and commenced shooting
at ench other while sitting On their
horses. Cain succeeded in killing vii.
son, also the horse he was riding. Cain
is umhurt.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1884-06-29

The House Committee on Ways and
Means have agreed To report fayorubly.
by n vote Of : to 2, on the a~dministrA-
tive question Of Hcwitt's Tamil hill, 80
far rs 1t relates 10 custom duties. Has
son, Russell and Blackburn were not
present. The division on the bill is ON
party lines, the Democrats voting fol
aud the Republicans against il.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1884-06-29

The New York Times says The Demo.
cra.s Of Nevada have come 10 time with
q demand for the removal OF all ~rcstric-
ton upon the Coinage Of silver. bcliey.
ing TINT It's restitution to it's ancient rank
as u circulation medium will benefit not
only the minimizing industries Of Nevada,
but the people of the entire country.
This sound doctrine is from n local point
view, and II is shared by n good many
Nevada Republican. The spectacle that
will be presented when the Blaine men
present their bids for votes in that State
will be very interesting.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1884-06-29

Over 800 boys and girls arc Tow in at
tendance at the Technical Cigar School
on Commercial street, San Francisco.
making excellent progress. Some time
the Latter part of the present month the
first draft Of three.anonths' apprentices
viii be made 10 different city factories,
each one displHcing n Chinaman. The
school is reported as self-supporting,
and II stated that the institution is very
successful.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1884-06-29

At N~rncennes, Ind, Monday night, Il
mob OF about t!ty people met nithc iril.
battered down the door with u rail taken
from the track, took Oliver Garfield,
who murdered AlrS M'.ic GhcrLcn some
time ago, and hanged lin to Telegraph
pole. The murder was an ntrociou.
one, Capicli killing the woman from
jealousy.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1884-06-29

A negro iarmcrO Of fredericksburg, Va,
set fire TO his stubblc n few days ago,
and was almost frightened to death at n
number Of terrific explosions which fol-
lowed. Eleven old Lornbshclls, which
had lain there for 20 years, had exploded.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1884-06-29

The Republican organs are industri.
ously striving to make it appear that
England is particularly opposed to Sir.
Blaine and anxious for his defeat, II
such representations De not false, why is
1t that the London Times takes the pains
to publish powerful leaders in advocacy
of Mr.. Blaine aud his election? FER
hnps these papers will nUw take the
ground that the London Times is not AN
English Journal. There is really every
reason to believe that the election OF
Mr.. Blaine would suit Great Britain
quite as well as that Of any other man
mentioned.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1884-06-29

+. j.. Frank has "a load OF bullion on
the road here from Railroad district, but
it is n question whether he will be able
10 get it this side Of South Fork. the
river at - present high stage running
around the end Of the bridge in the low
ground on this side.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1884-06-29

News comes from 81. Petersburg that
persecution OF the Jews continues with
undated a~trocity in Southern Russia.
They were recently attacked in their
houses and fed for safety to the military
quarters where little protection was Of
fered. When caught, the Hebrews were
beaten and in some instances hanged.
Eleven are reported killed and forty
wonnled.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1884-06-29

1t is reported that the Canadian Cow
eminent has arranged n Reciprocity
treaty with the United States, which
will shortly be made public. The new
treaty wilffollow the line Of tie former
Reciprocity treaty, admitting national
products, also other articles in the early
stages Of manufacture.
The death of the Morrison tariff bill
J. stated to be largely due to the renewal
of negotiations.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1884-06-29

In the Senate a resolution was adopted
Monday, directing the Committee on
Expenditures of the Public Money to
investigate the recent dcfalcations in the
departments. and the frauds upon the
money department, and to inquire into
h system Of making disbursements and
purchases Of supplies, with Il Wow to
determine whether i. embraces sufficient
safeguards against defalcations AMI
frauds.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1884-06-29

The track of the Oregon Short Line,
west Of Montpelier, Idaho, is covered
for several miles with water to such a
depth as renders it impossible to trains.
The mails are transported across Tint
break by means Of n hand car.
Union Oregon, will have n double
reason for celebrating the Fourth. The
iron horse will enter the town on that
iaY.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1884-06-29

AT a farm house near Winters, Cal, n
swarm of bees have taken possession of
n chimney for a hive. II will be an
easy matter to rob TINT hive, as a small
fire in the CRATE will smoke the bees out,
N then the honey can he taken out
without danger of the bees stinging the
person removing it.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1884-06-29

Capt. Leach, of the Ipma2 steamer
Cky Of Chicago, has retired. He has
made $40 ocean trips. That means over
l,7OG,OO0 miles seven times the dis
lance from New York to the moon.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1884-06-29

\ new gold discovery on Snake river,
pear Dixie ditch, about seven miles
from Caldwell, Idaho, has created great
excitement. Ncighboring mining towns
are wild over the rows.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1884-06-29

IL she can find the necessary money,
it ir said that Spain will order this year
nm ironclhds of from 5000 to 5000 tons
and carrying jO-ton guns in revolving
turrcts,
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1884-06-29


In Il lengthy article ON the subject OF
the Electoral Commission, the Enterprise
says: at will he remembered that in
1876 the votes of Florida, Louisiana and
South Carolina, giving Hayes a majority
were disputed by the friends of Tildcu."
In the above that journal adroitly in
rerts the facts in the case. That the
votes Of those States were for Ti!den is
sufficiently proven by the action of the
fraudulent President in recognizing the
election Of the Democratic Governors in
both Louisiana and South Carolina. Ac-
cording to the returns Of the very Boards
by authority of which Hayes claim was
preferred, the vote for the Republican
candidates in both the States mentioned
was larger than that cas-! ~ M4y ~, vet
their claims were ignored aud Nichols
and Hampton, the Democratic cnndi-
dates, recognised while Hayes was seat
ed 10y IN inferior vote to that by which
his fellow Republicans were d, :cntcd.
4 newspaper that will at this day Mt
tempt to justify the great fraud of &c
must be Overlooking with superintendent
gall, at the same time drluding itself
with the belief thst the mass Of its read
ers are wholly destitute Of reason or
common sense.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1884-06-29

The bells Of men and Women SAYS
Carlyle, differ notably. With Chris
tians 1t is the infinite terror. ret Of
Pluto. but Of doing unworthily. Ndcins
unanimously, which was their word for
un~mGHfully. And now what is it-what
is 1t that the modern English soul does
in very truth dread infinitely and con-
template with entire despair? What Is
this hell2 With hesitation, with aston
ishment, 1 pronounce Il &c be: The
terror of not succeedins;' Of not making
money. fame or SOME other figure in the
world-chiefy of not making money!!
Is not; chat somewhat singular help
"Sueceeding" OK NOT, such lives are
failures, yertiabte bells on earth and not
worth the living. A life Of mere money
getting is always a failure, because one
never gets as much as lie wants. The
poorest people I'm this country are the
nillionaircs, and next To them those
who have 100000. There is not a
scissors-grindcr in our streets Sc anxious
tn make money as those nsn who have
piled up fortunes for years. The dis
ease of accumulation has eaten into
them. That is not "A life worth living.
The same thing is seen on n smaller
scaic in the STRIFE for social position.
Good morals and intelligence are not
necessary; but wealth, or the sLow OF
wealth, is absolutely indispensable: 1t
don't make any difference how you get
your wealth, If you only get it.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1884-06-29
SOL Q. HpMea.

Th- following is the roll of honor for
TIE LAnolle Public School, for The
'noath OfiJnne:
john Iyss,t 100 May Jewet. 81
SNyfon Jesett 100 Emma MeDemott97
'Libble Dakin 100 Florence Dslin %
N. McDermott 100 Sammy Giiland %
Nora Warwick 100 Myrtle Conrad so
Ella Dakin 100 Ida Dakin o.
Noble Streeter 400 Ida streeter %
L McDermod 100 o. McDetrott ~
Clara Jevett 90 Harry Weight "a
Matte Dakin 90 Cora Dakin %
Matilda Keith - Jno. McDermott 03
Maggie Lewis 80 Charlie Rebouie 90
Charlie Keith ~ Maud Streetcr 90
-Tillie Weight 0s Carrie Conrad 81
Lille Ddkin IS Albert RebOnle 80
Florence Jewett % Rosa Dakin IS
Miss HATTIE CULLEN, Teacher.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1884-06-29

Washington parents Grc excited be-
cause their girls are having or are said
to have the initials Of their lovers Trickcd
into their skin with India ink.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1884-06-29

The Jury in the case of Jos. Palmer.
the accomplish of Vim. Bcrncr, returned
II verdict of murder in the first degree,
Tuesday.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1884-06-29

The House Of VI. Kacklcy. four miles
south Of Hillsboro. Oregon. was burned.
and the supposed remains OF Kacklcy
were found in the ruins Sunday, II is
thought he was murdered, and the house
fred by the murderer. A large sun Of
money had been paid to him a few days
AGO.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1884-06-29

An immense ledge OF silver ore assay
ing from one to two thousand dollars IA
ton is said to have recently been dis
covered in Silver Glance district, Doug
lass county.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1884-06-29

Er.Secrctary Robeson's anxiety 10 sell
his Washington house for Rbont hnIf
what u cost him Is an indicative straw
That he will be more apt to make his
future home, and for q very long period,
in Camden than at the Capital.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1884-06-29

Twenty brass bands have been cngus-
ed for the semi-ccntcnnial parade in
Rochester. Among the number is the
Salamanca India brass bnnd.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1884-06-29

The trial Of Joseph Drake aud Mary
Swariz, at Salem, Oregon, charged with
the murder, n few wcoks since, near
that city, of David Swaftz, the husband
OF the last named defendant. has result
ed in the conviction OF the former and
the discharge OF the latter.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1884-06-29

The Mormon press and prominent
Mormons consider the Hoar bill, which
passed the Senate, rs a cruel measure
'hanh, unjust and tyraniral, and, in
some respects, revolutionary and uncon-
Stitutionol, and designed to rckindle the
fires Of persecution. Many of its pro-
visions, they think, will not stand the
test of judicial examination.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1884-06-29

Mathew Morgan Il sons, New York
bankers, suspended Tuesday. Another
unfortunate gone To- It's rest.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1884-06-29

\ $40, 900, 900 bridge over the Yis,ulla
river WAS destroyed Monday 10y the hood
and 20 persons Were drowned.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1884-06-29

George Gnnsz. n former well. know,
resident Of this place died ia the hofpital
at Ban Francisco on tho 10Th Instant.
from III" effects Of n gun-shot wound
received u short time previously. lie
was employed in a butcher shop in the
CITY, and was wounded by burglars who
entered tho place during the night. Tho
widow of tllo deceased is still "A resident
OF i'niirond district, in this county.
John Mcintosh and wife came mn
from Cariin by the train last evening
Mrs. Mclntosh, who Is suffering from an
attack OF neuralgia, remains bore for
treatment.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1884-06-29
The Car Of Site.

The Committee at their meeting last
night, made the following selections to
represent the various States and Territor,
les, also the Army and Navy, in the Pro-
ceSsion on the approaching Fourth of
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1884-06-29
E0TICs TO CONTRaCToSs,

Scale proposals will he received for paint.
ing the woodwork. Whitening the plasicrIrg
and repairing The brick work 81 tho Cnnrt
House and Jail l%niIIing. and painting tho
roof o. the Court House, IN nsoorinbec with
specifications on Gle In my orlcc. All pro.
70 a. to bo fl,l with the CIcrs Of tho Board
q County Con mi-Gloncrs on ar before Mon.
day July I. issi. or they will not b. con. ldefcI.
Tho Board reserves the right 10 reject any
aud all hiils.
hy order Of Bghri Of County commissioners
". W. I%IOuER-. Clcfk.
Elko, June T.. 1871.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1884-06-29

Miss Amy Weston returned by the
train this morning from school at Salt
Lake City, to pass the vacation here
with her mother.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1884-06-29

United States and and Mineral Sur.
yeyor, u. o. Mcclellan arrived here
from Reno last evening on his way TO
Tuscarora, where he has some survey
ing 10 do. II. w. Stewart Deputy Sur.
ycyor accompanies Mr.. Mcclellan.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1884-06-29

A New York cable special says: E,-
Minister Sargent Is again to be compli-
incnted by a public banquet to I've given
Mt the Army and Navy Hotel, Pail Mali.
on "Wednesday evening by q number Of
Irish snd American gentlemen who are
indignant at the treatment OF Sargent by
Bismarck. The principal speaker will
DC Minister Lowell.