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The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1884-12-14

Constable Young and Joseph Hill, Of
Lovclock, were spinning along on the
Big Meadows, in n buggy. Wednesday.
when the front wheels became detached.
throwing the occupants over the DASH
board and frightening the horses, when
they dashed or with the front attach
ment. They were finally checked in
their wild career by n row; the wagon
pole punching her in the ribs and cnus-
ing her death. Both Hill and Young
were pretty severely bruised by alighting
too suddenly after their Digit over tho
dashboard.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1884-12-14

Murray Durham, the %weIl-known pho.
tograpbcr, while travelling with his wife
in n buggy. about n week ngo, was fred
upon 10y q young man who stepped out
Of the brush near Nevada City, Cal.
and who sent two loads of bird-shot
from n gun into the vehicle the second
shot hitting both Durham and wife, but
fortunately, only caused slight wounds.
From IN ORGANIZATION made by the shoot.
or just after firing, it Is pretty clear that
he had Numbered and that Durham and
wife were not the persons he had in.
tended to assault. The affair is involved
in mystery.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1884-12-14

The wife Of Rev. w. A. Downs, of
Long Island, eloped with Deacon &. NJ.
Terry, leaving behind two children, aged
2 and 4 years. The vile telegraphcd
Pastor Downs that she was "happy with
her dear Terry, and would never return
to Riverhead." 1t is believed the couple
have gone to Florida, where Terry has n
sister, who eloped some time ago with
Captain Penny. leaving -four children
behind her. Terry was active in church
work.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1884-12-14
The washington Mo,

The Washington Monument Completed,
After the lapse Of thirty-siI years since
h laying Of the foundation, the Wash
ington monument at the National Capi-
tol, was completed Saturday last, by
the setting in place of the marble cap
stone. weighing $500 pounds, when the
American flag was unfurled, ID salute of
twenty-one guns was fired, and the in
Vited guests on the platform, Eve hun
dred ieet above ground, spontaneously
struck mp the Star Spangled Banner
and other patriotic songs. Meanwhile.
Ia Monument Society held injecting
neal the top of the obelisk, and Mt the
sound OF the artillery below, adopted q
resolution. offered by General Dunn,
conSratulating the American people on
the completion Of this enduring monu-
ment of our nations gratitude to the
Father Of His Country" Among those
present at the completion of the struct-
nre, was one of the master mechanics
who laid the cornerstone of this monu.
ment more than thirty-six years W
The monument itself, with its total
hight OF $50 feet fu- overtops every
structure of human hands. The alumni
NUN apex Of the monument is engraved
with inscriptions. The flag over the
monument tioated from n flagstaff, the
top OF which is exactly GOO feet from the
ground, thus displaying the American
oolors at the greatest height of construc.
ton ever yet known in the world.
An elaborate celebration OF the com.
pletion of the monument will take place
at the next anniversary Of w~eshington's
birthday.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1884-12-14

The general opinion among California
members OF Congress is TINT eI-Goycr-
nor Perkins has the inside track in the
Senatorial race. Budd says the fight
viii lie so hot between the other cdndi-
dates that Perkins will be taken as IL
compromise candidate. FULLY a y Per-
kins is an able. intelligent gentleman
and a irst-class fellow, and will undoubt-
eddy Gil Farley's chair in the S.nG.c.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1884-12-14

A late Washington dispatch says:
There il some CONSERVATION in silver
circles about the Capitol. over the gem
ernl belief that there is n heavy combin-
alton at work to bring about the suspect
sion OF further coinage Of silver standard
dollars. II is said that the combination
includes n number OF Congressman who
have heretofore been prominent in silver
Legislation. Cassidy says he thinks
the Pacific Coast will be strong enough
to prevent the combination from succeed.
inu,
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1884-12-14
TIE WEEKLY lnEp0sKDEET.

Advertisers in the DAILY ~INpEPESp-
EXT also have the advantage Of the COL
umns Of the WEEKLY INpErESpESr
which has been published without in
Permission at this oitics since early IN
the year 1860, and has "A general cirru.
lation in every district. camp and val
ley throughout the lcugth and breadth
OF Eiko county, and i by far the beat
advertising medium that has ever been
established in the county. Remainder
that advertisements III our Daily also
secure tLc bSneGts Of our large Weekly
circulation, AMI that our terms are
comparatively much lower than those
Of any competitor.
the Weekly is n 2ix3G-inch sheet,
and pesides adv, rtisvu-ents runs sL'ct.
columns Of reading matter, embracing
all the Geographic news OF general iu-
trcst, all the news of the Stat, and is
specially devoted to the local news Of
the county and county seat. by sui
scribing for the WEEKLY ELxo ISpE-
PENDENT you not only obtain all the To-
cal news, but also receive n knowledge
o: all important vents Transporting in
a. and every quarter Of the hgbitalir
70 Il.
S nd along q II subscriptions
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1884-12-14

Battle Mountain Messenger: The
new mill at Lewis, is running steadily on
ore from the Pittsburg Consolidated
with good results.
The Eagle mining company has let
another contract OH their mine to drive
the min tunnel 100 feet further. They
are now in LOO feet.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1884-12-14

The Navajo Mining company Of Tus-
carom, had n balance OF SlO6, Cos SO ON
hand December l, including bnllion in
transit. The Bodie Consolidated on the
same date had $3.50, $50 on hand, inclu-
sive OF bullion on the way.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1884-12-14

A strong non.pHrtisan movement is on
foot iii Ohio, to do away with the Octo-
Der elections i'll that State. Petitions are
being circulated for signatures. aud the
sui ject will be agitated ut tlLis Wiat rs
session Of the Legislature.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1884-12-14

Warner & Co. To-day forwarded for
Tuscarora by Roach's teams, $1,000
mdse; Loyelock's, $4,000 lumber aud
salt; Howell's, $500 mdsc; Curry's, H.
900 salt fuckers. 10000 salt and lum.
hnr
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1884-12-14

John Wilson escaped from the Mono
Comfy Jail Tuesday night by cutting
out a bnr from over the door. He wa.
awaiting trial for stopping the Lundy
and Bodie stage abont two months ngo
y abducting n Chinawoman aud rob
binS her IL $3.50.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1884-12-14

During the month Of November, g.
400 head of beef cattle were shipped
from Humboldt county in this State to
San Francisco. or that number 1913
were shipped from Winnemucca.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1884-12-14

The Bodic Free Press says: The re.
cent strike in the Mono has widcned out
several inches; assays as high M $3.50
and $500 per ton. with the loves, NJ
$3.50; ore vein over n foot thick; has
firm, clean walls; is 8 ledge and no. a
pocket.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1884-12-14

Henry Newman, successor 10 the firm
Of Seig x Newman, has made an as
siSn.neat in favor o: Lis creditors TO
Isaac Strausburg, Of San Francisco.
His liabilities are estimated Mt $50, 600.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1884-12-14

J. w: rrask an old resident OF Austin,
Lander county, died ut Los Angeles,
where he had gone to improve his failing
health. last Wednesday, at the age of 81
years.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1884-12-14

Snow began falling here this evening
aud as the barometer continues 10 fol.
low suit, the prospect is favorable for n
liberal supply Of The "bosu,iful" before
long.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1884-12-14

1t lis reported that the Harrington
brothers OF Garfield District on the line
OF the Carson and Colorado Railroad.
hna sold n of their MINIS to all Eng
lish company for $3.50, 600.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1884-12-14

Silver State: II. g. Davis returned
Thursday from Carson, whittier he wen,
as Presidential Elcctor to vote for Blaine
and Logan. He says the three electors
selected Chancellor Derby messenger to
deliver the electoral vote Mt Washington.
As Harry received the highest vote on
the Electoral ticket he ought 10 have
been chosen messenger, especially ms
there is u thousand dollars or more emo.
lument attached 10 the position.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1884-12-14

Arrived by stage from Tuscarora this
evening: Miss Sarah Hogan, Joe Milk.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1884-12-14

The Glenn cattle ranch near Black
Rock, Nevada county. Cal, which was n
part Of the estate OF the late Hugh J..
Glenn Of Colusa, has been sold 10 Lux
4 Miller, Of San Francisco. The salo
carried with IL the actual title to from
1900, to 5000 acres ofland and included
5000 head Of cattle with n number II
horses. The cattle brought about $50 n
head, and this land ~ per acre. The
sale amounted 10 about $780, 900.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1884-12-14

NE ~. Williams:
b,aT Sir: We iIlyr used your xxx Hoe
Ncd.riur, Y y y Condition f.W dr,. NM n, /,
mans ." Ter 0IlI and Ec,i urntu-Lt I,T he
st ''N yeats an have 70 nj so above r,i...
l''s 'up"'i"r iu any horse w'Ult,ut- We have
EVER used aul recommend them To our
friends. H.. A. DuEsET. hitO I livery sab -.
TvcEEE EAp-., Er,nda Livery stables, EiAo
J.. IT,. Lies Il Fashion stables, Whine.
mucca, Nevada.
DtAS x wilson, Livery s,abl-s. Reno New.
For sale by =. y. Muller.
L er-a Duera 3itters,
TIE GREAT SPRING MEDICINE.
PnTifIcs the Blood and REGULATES thcsys,rm
Every boii" J. It's avn to- IimOuiaL. nv the
Filter. and Judge ipr yourself. Iuor .alc Ly
4. I. Mu..cT. -
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1884-03-21
THE CARP AS A FOOD FISH.

There is much inquiry concerning the Ger
man carp introduced into this country.
People want to know where it will live, how
fast it will grow, and generally what it is worth
now that we have it. Carp are not first
class fish at all, when fish dinner is wanted.
They are not as good to eat as the bullhead,
for instance; but then it may be said that
the bullhead is very excellent fish when well
understood. So the carp can be made
toothsome feature at the dinner table, if the
mistress of the kitchen comprehends the
mysteries of the saucepot. In very cold
spring brooks carp will not grow at ALL they
rather seem to shrink if we can imagine a
fish shrinking, with the cold. But in warm
waters, especially in the Southern States,
where there is no trouble with FROST they at
tain an enormous size quickly. There have
been instances of their growing to seven
pound weight in two years, which far sur
passes anything known of any other species
of fish In the north if the ponds have hard
bottoms and freeze their entire depth, the
carp will be killed. But if the bottom is soft
and muddy, they will burrow into it and pro-
tect themselves. They are said to feed on
vegetables, either the natural growth in the
water or the refuse from gardens, but i'm
agine they are greatly improved by an oc'
casional taste of numberless insects that are
found in all aquatic plants. Not only will
carp never supply the place of trout, but they
will hardly live in the same water. They need
little care, and will exist on poorer food are
content in less fine water, and they are in the
end an inferior fish. The common proverb
says that whatever is worth having is worth
working for, and that translated into fish lit
erature, means that an ordinary variety is
more easily maintained than superior class.
Still there is always more need of the lower
class Few men eat trout, more eat shad,
and infinitely more use cod, while the ponds
that are adapted to trout are not as one in
hundred to those fitted for carp. Any old
sluggish pond above mud hole, will answer
for them. In conclusion, it is almost self-ev-
iden that carp are no more game fish than
fattened hog is game Standardization
Agriculturist.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1884-03-21

SOMETHING of the strong fascination which
games of chance exercise over the mind of the
gambler seems to be felt by those in the fruit
less search kept up for Captain Kidd's hidden
treasure. Though nothing is certainly known
on the subject this freebooter is thought to
have buried at different times immense sums
of money and other valuables at various points
along the seashore, though all who search are
ever at loss to know where to look for it.
The latest manifestation of the craze appears
in the appeal made at Washington to the
House Committee on Military Affairs by some
of these deluded people, for permission to
dig for some of Captain Kidd's treasure on the
West Point military reservation. They said
they had sought for it at other points along the
Hudson river but were of course unsuccess-
full, and they recently offered the government
one-fourth of what they might find for per-
mission to dig. The committee will give an
adverse report on the subject.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1884-03-21
DEATHS FROM INTEMPERANcE.
BY REV. JESSE s. GILBERT, A. M.

BY REV. JESSE s. GILBERT, A. M.
The question often arises why SO few deaths
are actually set down to intemperance if it
causes as much destruction of life. We are
told that from sixty to one hundred thousand
die in this country every year from the effects
of rum, yet we seldom see any note
of this in official reports The reason is
plain. Strong drink produces diseases from
which men die. Thousands die from diseases
of the liver, brain, heart and kidneys, when,
if the truth was told, they really died from
rum, because rum produced these diseases.
Again, strong drink so weakens and de-
praves the system that many persons yield to
an attack of some acute disease, as fever or
Inflammation, from which they could other
wise have recovered. We don't take these
things into account when estimating the rava-
ges of intemperance. The rum traffic is a
murderer 1t is all covered with the blood
of the slain and the tears of the bereaved.
There is death in the cup.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1884-03-21

The constitutional prohibition of the liquor
traffic is demanded by every interest Of our
commonwealth. 1t is the duty of society,
through the agency of the government, to en-
act and enforce all laws which, while protect
ing the individual in the full possession of
his or her inalienable rights, tend to promote
the general welfare. What can be done that
will promote the common good more than the
suppression of the liquor traffic? 1t is the
gigantic crime of crimes 1t is the duty of
society to enact laws that will prevent or de-
stroy evil. 1t may be proper to observe that
no law can promote the general welfare which
deprives an individual of an inalienable right
when that right is properly defined, or which
impairs the enjoyment thereof, whether of
life, liberty, property or the pursuit of happi-
ness. Society has inalienable rights as well
as the individual. AS to my individual rights,
have no business to do that which will
harm those who are associated with me in
life. Ny individual interest must be sacri-
feed for the public good. This is the COM
mon law and it is the principle acted upon in
all business affairs save the rum traffic. Here
tofore, legislation has been in the interests of
the rumsellers and against the rights of the
people, If it can be maintained that rum
selling is an evil to the community, and who
dare doubt it, is it not then fit subject for
legislation? The rumseller has no moral
right to sell rum. He has no legal right only
as it is given him by councils and courts that
usurp the power. Constitutional prohibition
is the remedy for the evil. This sentiment is
growing throughout the whole country. We
intend to work for constitutional prohibition.
And it is coming, too, and that in the near
future. Temperance Gazette.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1884-03-21
Sacramento Wine.

noble man, christian gentleman,
A ruler in Christ's church, of good repute
Through subtle evil influence, combined
With appetite inherited, and strong,
victim of the demon drink became;
And by that hellish power was trodden down
And to the gutter hurled-a loathsome sot.
His christian brethren counted him as lost,
And mournfully his shameful fall bewailed.
But his high priest, loving and merciful.
Compassion felt for his infrmity,
And by his spirit to the poor man came,
Lifted him up, and said, Go, sin no more J"
Most joyfully he sought his former home,
And by his brethren was received with joy,
Then to the sacramental board he came;
The bread was broke, the blessing asked, hetook
And ate, in grateful memory of his Lord.
The cup in which the wine les color gave,
Was passed; could he partake and sin no more
One sip the dreadful appetite would rouse
He could not, dared not take he passed it by,
He could not taste that cup and honor Christ
Another man was in like manner tried,
Obedient to his masters word, "This do
In remembrance of me" he drank and fell;
Fell and rose not he filled drunkard's grave.
Did he who knew the weakness of the flesh,
Provide for that most sacred, holy rite,
A poison which would lead to sin, and drag
The soul to degradation? Then, when fallen,
In judgment will he say, 81 know you not =
Nay, verify, our Saviour deals not thus
With those poor tempted ones he came to save,
Not he, but they the poison wine cup give,
Who claim the right over his house to rule,
And they alone must stand responsible.
Fearful responsibility assumed,
When in the Masters holy name we put
The bottle Cor the cup) to neighbors lips,
The times of ignorance the ages dark,
Are past. How the command, Repent" goes
forth;
And " He that hath an ear to hear, should hear,
And " Whose readeth, let him understand"
Gems of Poetry
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1884-03-21
PROGRESS

In the never dying rivalry between the in
struments of offensive warfare and the means
of defence, the former seem at present to be
in the ascendant Besides the 100ton guns
which are calculated to crush all opposition
by weight of metal alone, experiments are
being made with the Lyman-H Haskell gun, an
American invention, in which the distinguish
ing feature consists of number of recesses
or pockets " as they are termed, ranged
along a part of the tube, which are all
charged with powder and explode one after
another as the ball courses past them, and
thus give it successfully greater impulse
all the force is spent in one explosion, in
which much of the powder is not burnt at all
and, consequently, the full effect of the
charge is not derived. Another weapon of a
far more destructive nature has just been
brought into notice. and upon which expert
ments will soon be made at the Norwalk,
Conn, Iron Works. This is the invention of
Mr.. Mifin and is intended to throw dynam-
lite, the propelling power to be compressed
air, by which means it is thought that the de-
structive substance can be shot to distance of
10 miles with perfect safety to those manipu-
lating the weapon. This consists of a long,
heavy cylinder, about % feet in length and
the diameter of the bore about 4 inches
Should the invention be a successful one it
will be the most formidable engine of war in
existence.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1884-03-21
COMMUNICATION.

Don't Sell till you hear from Our Folks
Editor of Monitor.
Information being derived from the city of
Millville to the effect that the city council
might be induced to sell their old engine, it
is hoped our borough officers will maintain
their character for promptness in its immedi-
ate purchase. From the same source it is
understood that they kindly offer to sell all
the hose belonging to it, some eight hundred
feet or more. 1t is all SO old and well worn
to be sure, but the whole thing will be in
keeping with our late acquisition from Salem.
A strong reason for the proposed purchase,
Mr.. Editor and one which l think should
commend itself to the immediate notice of
your honored functionaries is the fact that it
will not require but trihe over one-half the
population of our borough to work it.
PROGRESS.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1884-03-21
ALEXANDER STEPHENS UNEQUAL
FIGHT

Our first recollection of Mr.. Stephens was
in connection with an affair with Judge Cone,
large, muscular man weighing about 200
pounds, while Mr.. Stephens weight was
about 100. Mr.. Stephens had said something
of which Judge Cone demanded retraction
and called him traitor, whereupon Mr..
Stephens struck him with a cane. We find
it described as follows: "Livid with fury,
the Judge drew dirk knife and attempted to
stab him to the heart. In his left hand he
had a closed umbrella, which Mr.. Stephens
caught and interposed as defense, the
Judge making furious thrusts with his knife
and wounding Mr.. Stephens eighteen times.
At length the Judge rushed on Mr.. Stephens
the umbrella broke Mr.. Stephens fell
upon his back, his adversary throwing him
self upon him. Forcing Mr.. Stephens head
back to the floor with his left hand he held
the knife above his exposed throat crying,
Retract, or will cut your throat Never
cut Mr. Stephens shouted AS the blade
was descending Mr.. Stephens caught it in his
right hand, which was terribly mangled as
his adversary tried to wrench it away. They
were separated. Mr.. Stephens recovery was
almost miraculous His bearing in this en-
counter won him hosts of friends all through
Georgia 1t evoked wonderful amount of
sympathy, and made his name familiar in
every Georgia household"
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1884-03-21

The price of the drug quinine has adj
vanced surprisingly lately, and it now sells
for forty cents per ounce To great extent,
by fire of Powers Weightman's extensive
drug warehouse and mandatory in Philadel-
phia. They were the largest home producers
of the article, and their quota must now be
imported
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1884-03-21

GENERAL GRANT has at length recovered suf-
fciently from the effects of the accident which
happened to him in New York, on Christmas
eve, to be out again His illness was much
prolonged by rheumatism, which attacked the
injured limb He still uses crutches, and in
tends going to Old Point Comfort, Va, where
he will remain some time if the climate agrees
with him there
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1884-03-21

The Atlantic City Reuieao has passed from
the old management into the hands of A. NJ
Heston, of Bridgeton, and j. G. Shreve, of
Burlington. The Regiew was the pioneer
journal of Atlantic City, and is said to have
been started with cash capital of only seven
teen dollars and to have been now sold for
$4,000, considerable stride of progress.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1884-03-21

At meeting of the Vessel Owners and
Captains Association held in Philadelphia on
the 9Th inst, report was received from
General G.. Weitzel, of the United States
Engineer corps in which he gave an outline
of his work looking to the removal of Wind
mill and Smith islands, in the Delaware
river
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1884-03-21

"Woman's rights!" exclaimed q man when
the subject was preached, "what more rights
do they want? My wife bosses me, my
daughter bosses us both, and the servant-girl
bosses the whole family. It's time the men
were allowed some rights"
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1884-03-21

It was the intention to have utilized the
enormous quantities of CLANS recently washed
on the beach at Sea Isle City, in making
shell roads Whereabouts, but the late storms
have carried them all away again.