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The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1884-06-08

DIR. Henderson has just had the Bank
building thoroughly overhnulcd; the
whole interior being painted and fres-
coed in the most artistic style giving il a
cheerful and handsome appearance.
George +. Tulbot has also had his
Office and rooms renovated and bcauti-
fed and A. J. Pullman is today cxcr-
cising his reserve Of decorative nrt on
friend llihbets' Humboldt Saloon. In
fact, our citizens are determined to
bcnutify their premises il they never lay
up n cent.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1884-06-08

The Denver and Rio Gmnd Railroad
, Ompany, owing to the extreme high
water III the Gunnison country, have dis
Continued running trains on their road.
No through trains now leave Salt Lake
The floods arc No very had throughout
Utah that at Dcserct the inhabitants are
working day aud night to save their
homes.
The Times Review says Commission.
CT Babcox has contracted with Clay Ir.
IHud to build couple OF bridge on Deep
and Flat Creeks on the Columbia
road. and nlso to make some necessary
repairs on II portion Of the road which IL
1T present impassablc.
The new bridge across the Owyhce
,bOvc the brewery is completed and n
cnuscway tx being built at each end Of
dirt aud brush.
The gold dust from the Tuscarora
placer mines sells at abou, s. | per ounce.
Dr. Luce hns received letter from
Fred Mcmillan who let here with Cy
rolmnn. Til y nrc both IN Baker City,
Oregon. Cy Is not any better than
/ Shcn he lc her. Fred il working al
tie Ariingt n II tel for Bill Usher.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1884-06-08

The religious delusion among the me-
groeS in Madison. Jackston and neigh.
boring counties in Georgia. growing ont
OF the belief that Christ had resppeared
in the person Of one Of their own race,
Is rapidly spreading. The imposter has
impressed the negroes with the belief
that the Great Prophet" has reap
peared. lie has boldly declared himself
TO be the Messiah. His deluded follow.
ers speak OF him a. the yertibie Christ.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1884-06-08
1t is reported that Fred Hart will take
editorial charge Of the Eureka Leader.

The DI:tle MIiis,in Messenger Of
Saturday says: Two prospectors coming
through Crum's Canyon one evening
this week with team and wagon loaded
with mining tools and camping outfit,
drove of an enbankment ten feet high
and were thrown into the creek below.
The horses came near drowning before
they could recover from the shock Of the
fall, and the men barely escaped with
their lives. After struggling In the
water for long time. they succeeded in
gaining the banks Of the stream, which
was swollen by the recent rains so that
II looked impossible for man or beast "a
Withstand its current. After gaining the
bank the men followed the team as Il
was washed down the stream and sue.
ceeded in catching one Of the horses by
the bride reins and guided them to a
point where the banks were 30 low as tc
permit them TO get ashore.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1884-06-08

man recently entered drug stors
IN an Iowa town where the prohibitory
law is enforced and asked for whisky for
a snake bite. As he was suffering in
tense fright the liquor was literally fur
nished him. where did it bite your
asked the sympathetic druggist. 'In tho
leg" "How long since2" Twenty
years ago."
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1884-06-08

II is reported that the managers Of the
New Orleans Exposition which opens in
December have made arrangements with
nearly all the lines of railroads in the
United States, including til, Pacific rail-
roads, by which the rates of fare to and
from New Orleans to those attending the
Exposition will be one cent mile. This
would make the fair from San Francisco
$2449.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1884-06-08

The San Francisco Stnr says: Field
!" the enemy Of the people Of this coast
primarily. and Of the people Of The nation
Secondarily. Any Democratic delegate
who refuses 10 pledge himself 10 with.
hold hia support from him, directly or
indirectly. under all circumstances, IL
practically in favor Of unlimited Chinese
Immigration. .'
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1884-06-08

Attorney General Brewster has writ
ten to Springer, Chairman Of the House
Committee on expenditures in the De-
pArtmsnt Of Justice. relative to the
changing from the fee to the salary sys.
.ssR in eompsnsAtins United States
Court ofpciels. Brewster says he has
considered the subject in every aspect,
aud the result Of the deliberations and
reflection is that the change is impers-
tive.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1884-06-08
a CARD.
To tho Democrat Meters ~ EIko
County.


Being confronted by an opposition
wholly .!upeIpested at the time. 1 an
nounced myself as candidate for Coun-
ty Clerk, aud being unable 10 nest tho
necessary expenses consequent upon
double campaign, frst, for, the ,pomiu-
alton, second, for election should the
Convention See fit to honor me with the
nomination, in justice to myself and
those dependent upon me, and more
especially to avoid being the means OF
promoting dissention in our Convention
which trust will be entirely ha5mopi-
Gus, I deem it my duty to Withdraw
gracefully from the contest, thanking
my friends for their kind assurances Of
support, and ardently hoping for the
success Of the entire Democrat ticket ON
November 4, 1884.
C. ". GRovKR,
Rlko June Q 1894
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1884-06-08

Colonel J. o. p burnside, the Dis
bursting Clerk Of the Postofice Depart.
mcnt, was removed on the charge Of
having cmhezzlcd S45, 900, and the war.
rant is out for his arrest.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1884-06-08

Il, Cline, switchmsn at West Oakland,
while attempting TO jump on the front at
n moving engine, fell beneath Il and was
killed. Phillip Henry johnson an
eghteen.mon'hs child ate some concen-
traied lys alta neighbours houss from
the effects Of which, after a hours n
suffering died.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1884-06-08

Iuliy wiIt soon Introduce Joint
resolution in tIc ilouS declaring it to
bc the true policy Of the Government.
not only Ia prohibit the Chinese immi-
grafton, bat that 1t is lor the best inter
r-t Of the country, aud for California in
particular, to require that the Govern
mrmt should gather up all the Chin Sc
mt0rrrs I'Img III this country and send
them back Ia China.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1884-06-08

The plaintiff in the Sharon divorce
case has begun suit against the de.
fendaut for $3.50, which, she ALLEGES, in
the unpaid part Of note Of %, 600,
dated November Z, 1881.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1884-06-08

Joshua Fnllcr, Of White Pine county,
passed a successful examination before
the Board Of Examination on Saturday
and was granted Frst Grade teachers
certificate.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1884-06-08
0toSk nsnnItIons.
What is a buII7

What IL bull2
A bull is person who talks much of
the prosperity OF the country. the fast
earning capacities OF the railroad. the
big crops out west, and then eats q ten
cent sanwich for dinner.
What il n bear?
bear il n person who talks much Of
the depressed condition OF the iron trade,
over production, too many railroads, and
everything must go to smash. In the
evening he occupies front seat in the
crack theatre Of the town.
What Is n broker7
broker is one, who, in consideration
of certain commission, properly sees
that you ''go broke
What is put7
put is an insirume Mt in writing which
secures to you the right OF putting your
money where yen will never see it
again.
What is a call?
call is an instrument OF torture be-
nevolently issued by capitalist. The
profits you thought you would make
generally begin after it has expired.
Brokers sometimes accept them rs
margins
What is n margin?
margin is sum of money put up
on your deal. 1t has patent right for
always growing smaller, and is related
10y marriage to stop.ordcr?
What is n stop-orIer?
4 stop-order is an electric machine
used in firing you out of the market.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1884-06-08

The House Committee op ELECTIONS.
by vote of . to l, has decided to re-
port in favor Of seating J. II. Chalmsr ~
Ill the contested election case of ChaI-
mers VS.. Manning, Of Mississippi. In
the case OF Massey vs.. Wise, OF Virginia,
the committee has agreed to report in
favor Of Wise. An effort will he made
to agree on report in the contested
case Of Campbell VIZ. Morey, OF Ohio.
Six Democrats voted in favor of Camp
bell, and Adams and Cook, Democrats,
and five Republicans refused to vote,
thus breaking the quorum. 1t was said
10y those who refused to vote that they
we're not acquainted with the merits of
the case.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1884-06-08

j. a. Elder, who acted ~ Rpiicr'a
friend Ia the Doynton-Keifcr controversy
and cSertcd himself to secure witnesses
against Boynton in the investigation by
committee Of the House OF llcprcscn.
tiauVes, seems 10 bc experiencing some
difficulty In getting pay for his services
from Mr.. Keifcr.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1884-06-08

The House joint resolution PROPOSES
the following as article 10 to the Consti.
tuition: "Thc right Of citizens 10 vote
shall not be abridged by the United
States or by any STATE on account af ma.
Hvity."
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1884-06-08

The western end Of the Laurel Hill
tunnel on the South Pennsylvania Rail-
road, caved, crushing six men 10 death
and so badly maugling I've others. That
two have since died.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1884-06-08

--latest news from New Iberia, Louisi-
ana' Is tHat al. is quiet in tha; vicinity
and that there II no probability oi II con-
iiict between the political factions. Ac-
c"rding I" previous dispatches, AN erup-
iom that would dciuge that portion Of
the State with ''gory be-Iud" was just
about to burst forth ike u mmpagrnous
cyclone
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1884-06-08

Since the remonetizalion Of silver,
February %, 1878. we have received
from abroad s1s7 7,OOO.OoO more gold
than we exported. In the same time We
exported t4o,aoo.ooo moro silver than
We imported
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1884-06-08

The Courier Journal special contains
the intelligence Of the death Of Special
Baliff W. J. Killcon, who was killed in
Laurel county by party Of moonshiners
while trying 10 arrest them,
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1884-06-08

AZ avoiding the bride was a young
lady who had been a great fiirt. When
the clergyman asked the question, -who
gives this woman away" young man
present replied: "I can but won't"
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1884-06-08

A frost Wednesday night seriously in
jured growing crops in the Northwestern
States. In parts Of Wisconsin ice form.
ed threc-iourths Of All inch thick.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1884-06-08

The lody Of AN unknown horse. thief
was found hanging to n tree near Pen.
dlcton, Oregon. Wednesday. II had
been hanging about two days.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1884-06-08
DuNcAN McNAUGH1ox. T.ac

The daughter aud heir.ss Of Crow-
shaw Bailey, one of the wenl,hiest iron.
masters IN Wales. has eloped with Cor
don Canning, Catholic. The young
hdy goTcrnesS, also ~ Catholic, gave
Tie couple their opportunities TOR meet
inS. The JesuIts are sHid to have ar
sisted IN the marriage.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1884-06-08

The citizens Of Wells enthusiastically
greeted the California Republican
delegation M they passed Tuesday cyeu-
ing. with bonftes, fireworks, music and
cheers for Blnin. McssTe. PiIley and
Morrow rendered appropriate speeches,
thanking the people for their kindly dem.
onstra,iOn.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1884-06-08

Harry j.. Wells aud M.rtha Wilson
arrested for perjury, IN tn. sharon d.
vorce case, were released from custody
GU fling bonds III -, 900.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1884-06-08
I'll OF HON n.

The following is list Of Pupils lie.
longing to the Star Valley School, To-
ge'Lcr with their standing p.rceutay. IN
h'po'nnent aud scholarship for the
month ending May %, 1884:
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1884-06-08

The Eureka Sentinel exhibits the nm.
Duplicated key To the pr sent political
situation ns regards the next Presidency.
in the following forciblc language: The
righteousness Of Tildcn's nomination
and election has grown upon the people
Of this nntion until il can no longer be
denied. The older the memory of the
Fnud Of 1876, the greater the desire 10
rcctify the ne net Of National DisgIac
OF which Republic is gnilty. This
il why tn lection is called for now with
more ear stness and vchcmcncc than
four yc' ngo. II is alone through the
y rson Samuel J. Tidcn that our
National Honor can he indicated. This
being So. were he rs feeble in body as
the Republican lnmpooncs say he Is,
were he about to die even. We would
make him president; we would advocate
this not as Precipitation far the sin Of
those who shove d themselves Assas sins
OF Liberty, for their sin is unpnrdoDabie /:
but a. an ntonemcnt Tor the ,rasgr, s,ion
OF many partially innocent people who,
through ignorance Of the true nature oi
lhe crime. ac1uicsccd in the cnormity.
All Of which we say without reference
TO Tiilcn. except in 10 lar as his nomina.
tion aud election are called for M n mat.
ter al popular equity and honor. In this
sense, his pcrsc aality IL out Of the qucs.
tion, aud he is the property Of The com.
mOnwcnlth.
or Tilden's qualifications for the oflicS
nobody honestly raises any question but
that hc is superior every way To my
other man in the field in ri,hcr party.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1884-06-08

When Ferdinand Ward. under cross.
examination. WAS asked the uucs,iuu.
Who was interested IL these swIud,iu.
opcrstions2 his tnswrr was "Captr,n l.
STiccr. Colonel Fred Grnui. Jesse Grnnr
Jr., James ID. Fish, l.. II. Tohin. W. W
Smith. II. L. Tohin. ". Il. Grace. J.
Nelson Tappan, u. S. Grant and jaime,
X. Smith"
Ward further admitted that thr real
nature Of the business Of the firm o.
Grant x Ward consisted Of "imnpinary
profits TO be derived from fictitious capi.
tai upon imaginary cOniructs, Of inngin.
hry values, paid hy Fred Grant aud his
associates ana that they had "no con
tracts whatever from which they couIi
pay large profits to custOmers," yet
James ID. Fish, President of the drlurrt
Marine Bank aud partner in the
swipdling firm Of Grant a Ward, insists
that hc hAs now in his Possession / tteis
received from General Grant. assuring
him that the alleged Government con.
tracts were genuine. There are u lot Of
big lies out In search Of their father.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1884-06-08

Plumb, from the Committee ON Public
Lands. reported iHvorauIy to the Senate
the bill tO forfeit the unrarncd lund
grants of the Atlantic Il Pacific Ruilrund
and To restore the Samc to settlement
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1884-06-08

At Maple Creek, Manitoba, Tuesday
evening, Indians rnidcd n settlement.
KilIcd Pnnl Pollock and stampeded n
band of horses.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1884-06-08

special train Oi Boston cncursionists.
comprising seven slcrprrs, passed rnsi
this morning, they having come west by
the Southern Pacific. whic pulling
6ut at \ lively pace, the tram ram over ~
valuable shepherd dog Of Ben. Puyn, =,
cutting OH the poor bruic's hind leg.
ben. was deeply PHyncd by the death o.
his faithful canine, earnestly declaring
thnt he had much rhth,r lost the hcsi
cOu on the Fanch--and We believe him.
letter from the Philippine Islands
says that II band Of fanatics, under the
leadership Of so-cailrd prophet, AZ
peared thcr last month. The troop,
dispersed them. with loss Of thirty
eight killed and wound, Il.
ANasal Injector free with each bottle
Of Shiloh's Cntarrh Remedy. Price 30
Gents. For sale by +. r. Muller.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1884-06-08

Senator Whittier sworc he was offered
n thousand dollars Ia absent himself
from the Massachusetts, Senate when
the vote was ken ON the water and gas
hill. They need another dose Of Butler
in Bawstin.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1884-06-08
Drowned In tho owyheo,

Elko, June 2, 1884.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-06-29
the MODERN NOAH.


Gred Bdrrrg 'on CoTresl 0hdence hocster Den1ord,
At the foot Of the high mountain called Tom Ball IN
the northeast part of Afford has resided for thirteen
years Aaron Arnold and his wife, respectable worthy
couple possessed Of some little property Arnold came
to Afford from Troy, y. y. and located where he now
is lie was a sailor years ago. circumnavlgacng the
globe in quest of whales he well understood All the
mysteries Of sailors life and was skilled a. ship
carpenter. Having children and feeling lonely,
twelve wears ago he conceived the idea of building
steamboat. Though not large in dimensions, TINS was
accom- she'd and the boat taken TO the Hudson
River where it Is used tug, towing barges up
and down the river This feat increased his passion
for shpbuding that eight wears ago. though twenty
miles from tiie-water among the marble cllds OF
Afford in his dOOryard back Of his residence he lad
tbe keel This he soon removed 70 an old barn near
by In secret he worked, but few Of the neIghbors
knowing anything about 1t until this spring, When
the boat beng finished except the mast ne tore down
the barn and revealed to the ast0n-hed gaze OF aers
well-made twOmaSted schooner thirty feet long,
ten wide and nine deep, and OF Twenty-Five tons burden
The boat correct IN All her proportions, ana OF soma
old oak Hundreds visited ii, and he obtained the
soubr1uet of the Modern Noah
The Strongest trucks and f1uT-team horses were OBJ
tanned to draw it to the Hudson, and after working two
DAYS the boat taken to the roadside, when. owing
20 it, great wegh,some nine tons-the iron axles OF
the truck bent and the teams could go no further The
ATTEMPT was for The time abandoned and began 20 he
whispered that NOah Ark would be LETT to decay, not
on Ararat but 10 the foot Of Tom Bali, monument
IN the sailor who unwise enough to open q navy
ward high and dry in Afford. Mr.. Arnold offered
neighbour $50 draw the boat 10 the HUDSON and 1t Is
rep0rted that the offer was accepted and that trucks
strong enough could be obtained No Pitfeld but this
scheme has been nippcd in the bud for last night the
boat was set hre and totally destroyed Various
runors are aoat about The opinion OF ArnOds best
friends has been that he had elephant on his hands
As lac l. not supposed 20 have an enemy m the world,
soe think he or some member of his family had been
wise enough to rid themselves of the burden which
might have been the Of frightening horses and
doing damage while in transit 10 tide-water. II Is also
reported that Arnold has passed sleepe-s nights and
troublesome days regarding the prospective failure Of
again smiling the brlny deep III craft OF his own
construction A, be had set his heart ON 1t, few
friends fear it may affect hi; mind he i now some
seventy years old and large portion OF his fortune has
Others think however that a wealthy sister has com
pensated him for the boat by cash gift or deed Of the
homestead where Arnold resides. Be these rumors
noble Hudson her sails viii catch the breeze
aud Arnold will never sniff the brny deep III his own
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-06-29
MR. BlRRErTs PROP0sED rHE4ERE.

London lefteT 10 The PttlGdcDbfG Inquirer.
| prOpOse,' says Barrett, laying aside his
cgar and looking at i'm his charactestic, earnest
VA Ia make some return American people for all
they have done have learned great deal in
ondon and not ttle from the lips and example of our
dear ana grelt-souled friend irving The idea with
me when came London. for invited another Ameri-
can actor, gentleman Of noble ambition and OF nne
cultivation, 10 Join in giving 20 NewYOrk theatre IN
which we would emulate the art example Of Henry IRVING,
and carry on country the work ne mas done in his
NV brother artist said yes my proposal and great
cauita-t offered join but t Is during my stay IN
London that finally resolved TO carry ont the de a.
and YOU may consider the work begun"
Great news and good answer, and think the sur
prise will agreeable my readers IL Is to me-
rhe site OF the theatre is fixed upon. It's policy
will a. high that Of the Lyceum or COmede Fran
caise." A
You may have 20 make great sacrifices" remark, in
the establishment of such a theatre"
There are no sacrifices great enough TO daunt me- No
sacrifices that could not and would not make In such a
cause. | cannot imagine higher ambition at TINS
moment han be identified with the beginning OF what
conceive ID for our art ia America ana To
feel that in return the position my people have given
me have only not lowered the standard OF dramatic
ART bur that have raised higher platform ;an
that upon which found 1t, and lifted 10 into purer
atmosphere than that which surrounded IL when nrst
devoted my humble talents to the public service. Per
hans these words may sound grandOqnent IN dear OIL
sober London; but most things are finished mere. 10
almost seems SO. anyhow, IN art; IN our country
we are or the threshold OF the temple and we must be
excused some OF inclined 10 speak IA the Tau
guags OF enthusiasm. There, the murder Is out. You
know the secret-a theatre with an ambitious man
agement that means take the sacred lamp from
Flith-aye. New-lOrk, and thence right through the
ffaI
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-06-29
THE PROTIDENTIAL SPRING.
Correspondent. Of me Iolca STATE Register

COrrSspOndfncs ~ me LOcu STAT hcHiSteF
On the west side of the stOcsade near the
north gate the noted prOvidenta spring. that broke
out one August morning when the water in the creek mad
become filthy to be longer endurabe The story
told that one day there terrific Storm OF thun
der lightning wind and rain. which suddenly raised cue
water in the hi n sweep down the walls or
the sOckade the sde where the creek enters the
Enclosure That the food subsidized 10 was dscOV-
cred that spring OF clear pure water had gshed out OF
tue hillside the dead line" which nowed nom
that time forward la such abundance 10 supply 10
entire army of CHAN 10000 inmates with pure
water Many OF the furnishing soldiers looked upon TINS
as direct nterpOsitOn of the Almighty t0 save then
from the horrors OF polluted creek That no spring
was Visible up this time, ali the inmates OF tue stock
ade agree In declaring.
l. too, saw its clear crystal waters boil up from the
white sand large enough 20 supply the city Ot
Des MONIES with drinking water but not being disposed
to accept the special providence theory without
thorough Investigation sought out the oldest resident
OF the place, NJ r. suber the station agent who hs lived
here t6irtysr years and asked him 70 tell me what ne
knew OF the origin OF this spring lie informed he that
he mad known the spring for than thirty years That
when this region unorOken forest TINS spring was
ayorite resort for deer That when the stOckade was
erected IN February, 1854, the workmen In excaVathY
the trench filed up the spring tsat the water oozed
through sand the creek below without rising 10 the
surface The food that swept the -toekade walls away
during terrible August storm, washed the earth from
over the spring. and u again burst out clear ana strong as
OF old. The lanshng prisoners, knowing nothing or 10:
heretofore naturally regarded IL as an especial
gilt for their bensAs