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The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1885-03-29
Error. Saturdays Daily.


NIeSiueht SleNelanu Was 40 years Old
last " ednesday.
A shock OF an earthquake was felt in
New Hampshire Wednesday.
Misses Emma and Rose Gardner
came in from South Fork this afternoon,
Prince Albert Victor WAS initiated in
to IA Free Mason's lodge Wednesday
night.
The 2lst of March is Spring, and the
little birds begin to sing, so says the
Almanac.
There are said TO be twenty-eight Chi
nese Sunday schools in Brooklyn and
New York.
In IA recent skirmish between the
Turkish and Albanian troops, $50 Turks
and 40 Albanians were killed.
a PhiIadelphian was publicly horse.
whipped on the streets OF Aiken, South
Carolina, for speaking disrespectfully of
women.
The Oklahoma boomers are said to be
determined to hold their ground until
some further action is taken by the Gov
errmeut.
Old Boreas came fercely down from
the North last evening and the result is
that the weather to-day is much cooler
than usual.
c. Z. Warner * Co. loaded Clay IT.
lands team yesterday with 1000 pounds
general merchandise for IL. ". Brown.
Tuscarora.
\ mail route from Dccth north To the
Bruueau has been established, and n
weekly mail will soon be placed upon
the route.
J.. i. Banning Of Deeth came down
on last nights train and stopped over in
town to-day. We are pleased to learn
that he is much improved in health.
John lakewood, Of the firm Of Hack.
wood Il Elliott, stock r~aiscrs, came in
from Bullion yesterday and pulled ont
for the home mnch near the hitter place
this afternoon.
The liquor dealers of Virginia City,
Carson aud Reno have employed Will
lam Woodburn and lac will bring a test
case in Carson Oh the anti-ireating
bIli.-liuno Journal.
The anti-trcnt law will be money in
the pocket Of the young man whose best
girl has an Unsuitable thirst for lemon
adr, as that beverage comes under the
rule. No morc Lemonade. girls.
The members Of the late Nevada Leg
lature are gradually returning to their
respective places of abode, and liz the
language of Scripture it may be said of
them, They rest from their labOrs and
their works do follow them"
The Elko Water Works Co. call cs-
special attention tn the carl posted in
conspicons places throughout the town
and published in another column. in ref
crcncc To the CONSUMPTION of water.
The rulc will lac strictly enforced.
The FALLING of the two Indians from
Tuscnrora Oh Thursday evening brought
a large delegation Of the 10 family 10
town. The Indians from far and near
seem I" have been appriSed of the fact,
somehow, that the braves were Ell route
to the cooler and gathered here to wit
ness the important event.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1885-03-29
FOREIGN NEWS.

At Cabinet council, Tuesday even
ing, it is understood n reply Of n some
what unfavOrablc nature was received
from the Russian government IL relation
to the Afghan frontier question. The
situation is still very critical. At the
conclusion of the Cabinet council, the
Russian Ambassador had au interview
with Granville.
Earl Duferin, Viccroy met Gen. Sir
Donald Stewart, commander.in-chicf Of
the forces i'll India, Tuesday. The
Viceroy sanctioned the mobilization of
two army corps of 25,OOO men each,
which ARE to he sent to Pishin with Il
reserve of 10000 men.
Latest returns gIrding the CASUAL
ties OF Sundays engagement show that
including Indian troops and exclusive
OF camp followers, six officers and
nincty-fOur men were killed, and six
officers anu one hundred aud thirty-six
men wounded. One Ofisrr and seventy
men are reported missing. Osman
Digna's famous chief, TngSiah. VIVA
killed. The transport and comm:sariat
ui the British service lost one hundred
and fifty men killed in Suuday's engage
ment. The wal Office is dissatisfied
with General GrHham's management of
his advance, and he will probably be
recalled.
The Diritto, of Rome, alludes to the
fight OF Sunday as IA tremendous defeat
for the British, which will inspire with
new courage the Whole Arab world, and
make it NECESSARY for Italy to send 1000
men more to M~assowah, in order not to
risk beginning n campaign with such an
experience as that of Gen. GrIham's
expedition.
Government officials Mt Chatham and
Plymouth ARE ordered to prepare for i'm
mediate service in n large draft Of trans
port corps, which it is supposed will he
sent To Suakim. Chnth IN officials are
also suddenly ordered to put an ironclad
in commission.
M 10y il1lll lOih W -f,UlVI ,lIbu VIII
be issued in Loudou. Paris and Berlin,
at , per cen One half per cent is to
be added to the shaking fund for the re-
duVtiuu of the loan. Issue pric %.
The Beers have seized the British
surveying party recently sent out 10
B~cchuunnlnnd.
Mariscal, Minister of Foreign Aft, airs
Mt Mexico, says he has just received
news TINT Barrioa had invaded San Sal
vndur with $1,000 men. lie added, il
the moral disapprnvnl Of Mexico
and the Unitel st ttcs had no efrIct
upon President Barrio-, more decided
action may he necessary. While devot-
ing all our energies to international
railway construction, we would dcplore
the necessity ior "a foreign war.
Members Of the Chinc,e legation Mt
Reriin State that earnest peace negoiin-
tons between France and Cliun are
proceeding ut Pekin.
The Ottawa gov rnment il having
serious trouble with the rebels oil Prince
Edward, the Indians ard half-breeds
having joined with the latter. A coll
lision with the mounted police has al
ready taken plrcc.
The franchise, redistribution and cleo
;urti lists will be consolidated in the
Ontario Legislature. There was warm
| debate over the franchise bill.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1885-03-29
From Fridays Daily.
SALMAGUNDI.


W. T. Smith received from the East,
to-day, a carload Of merchandise for
his large hardware store.
The health OF Emma Nevada has SO
far improved that she will probably be
able to sing next week.
Several arrests under the provisions
Of the anti-treat bill were made in Car,
son n couple of days ago.
Messrs. Litton & Hunter to-day ship
ped for San Francisco, IL carload Of beef
hides, sheep and deer pelts.
The foundry helpers in San Fran
cisco have refused To return to work
until the old wages of 50 per day have
been restored.
After the first Of July next n two-cent
stamp will carry an ounce instead of n
hali-ounce as formerly. Over n half
ounce III weight requires double postage
now.
The mail train from the East to-day
arrived here ut ~ o'clock. four and IA
half hours behind time. The delay was
caused 10y an accident on the Union
Pacific.
Charles Seamans, in he District
Court at W~inucmucch yesterday, pleaded
guilty to the crime Of forgery and was
sentenced 10 two years in the State
Prison.
The Secretary Of the Navy has &C.
cured the services 81 IA professional ac-
countant from New York for the purpose
OF having II thorough investigation made
into the accounts aud the methods Of
keeping them in every branch Of the
Navy Department.
Doctor Douglas, replying to the ques-
ton, Is there amy probability of Grants
dying suddenly; snil: NO | don't
think there is. Those who say so, know
nothing about the case. 1 hope he
will live for a long time yet. 1t
would be better for him To die before he
suffers very much. As yet he has uu
pain"
From a friend in this place the Ogden
Free Press learns that a nan claiming
TO he a Swiss. Mailing from Eurcka, Ne
vadn, and operating under the name of
Antoine Haffer put in an appearance
mt Elk some weeks ago, and took up
quarters ut the Humboldt Lodging.
house, kept by Joe Lang. lie pretended
10 he IA brewer 10y trade, and said that
he was negotiating for the purchase Of a
brewery at Wells. lie also exhibited 10
Mr.. Lang checks amounting to $1,000.
which were doubtless forged. On the
morning Of the Sth instant lac boarded
h East-bound cmigTuut train, saying
that he would ride a few miles then Get
of and walk back, as he needed rNcr.
else and did not sleep well nights. Since
then he has not been heard 81, and SIR.
Lang wrIt.s: II know hr is a blk and
nave taken the liberty To wTitc o. tie
News t" give people warming" His de-
sc!iluon is a. follows: About six feet
III hight, 10 years old. dark, sandy COM
plcAiOn; wears a mustachs and chin
Shiskers; had a small sore on hi. right
hand. back Of the thumb: wore dark
clothes and wolen shirt.
The Sentinel says the man does not
hail from EuTekn; that he tried his nris
on "A Eureka brewer through ~ letter
from Palisadr, hut falling in his designs
continued his route toward the rising
sun.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1885-03-29
Military Movements at Fort Hailock.

Company G, Eighth Infantry. q. s..
A., which has been stationed at Fort
ltallcck since August, 1882, is under
orders for n change Of station to Angel
Island, California. being relieved by
Company T., Of the same regiment,
Captain T.. u. Savage. The officers Of
Company G are ns follows: Captain A.
W. Coriiss, Commanding Company and
Post; First Lieutenant !. W. Summer.
hayes, on duty with Company; Second
Lieutenant G.. ". Ruiiicrs. Post
GuaTtcrmRstcr.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1885-03-29
Special Masonic Meeting.

a special communication OF Elko
Lodge No. -, +. & A. A.. for work in
the Second Degree, will bc held at Ma.
sonic Hall this evening at 8 o'clock.
Sojourning brethren in good standing
are cordially invited to attend.
Dy order Of the W. ".
7. n. SroSE, Sccrctlry.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1885-03-29
Lol In Trouble.

Indian Charley and Indian Alex, two
h"'i'eS' were brought down from Tus-
chrora last evening aud lodged in the
Hotel de AiScll TO await the action Of
The Grand Jury. They ARE charged
with robbery, committed in the vicinity
Of InScnrora on or about the 9Th inst.
and are held under $1,000 bnil.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1885-03-29

The Rev. Geo. II. Thnyer. of Bour-
ON, Ind. says {: Both myself and wife
owo our lives to Shiloh's Consumption
Cure. For sale 10y T. +. Muller.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1885-03-29
New Gold Find.

The Helena. Montana, Indcpeud, mt
contains n full account Of n new and rich
gold find in Montana which il creating
much excitement. The following is mn
extract from the report:
"rhe discovery was made on the
Ulnokfoot road. about four miles from
Helena. Six mines nre in the course OF
development. and stakes nrc being set
for five miles around. The ore has
proven 80 rich that IL IL taken from the
mines in sacks and shipped without be-
ing put through nny process. The
country Is alive with people. Within
the last few days some very promising
claims have been located within the city
limits Of Helena.
in Cheyenne. Wyoming Ty.. We'd.
nCslay, the Democrats elected their
candidate for Mayor by 1876 majority.
the first Democratic Mayor since 1877.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1885-03-29
State Salaries.

The salaries Of the State officers from
and after January l, 1877. will be as
follows;
Justice Of the Supreme Court
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1885-03-29

Ginger Ale nj the Gem Saloon.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1885-04-09

IT was fortunate thing for Grant's
reputation that he became poor before
his health failed, and, though it seems
somewhat parado1icsl, that he was q
partner in the firm of Grant and Ward.
No one can deny Grant a sturdiness of
character which is An element OF great
ness. His rapid advancement and the
army OF flstterers by which he was fol-
lowed, conquered for season his good
sense and he felt that all they claimed
for him was his due, But reduced to
comparative poverty, broken in spirit
and blighted somewhat in reputation, he
saw the emptiness of fame, and became
Grant the man of determination and
modesty, and acknowledged by his con-
duct that the nation is greater than any
man. In his last days he enjoys the re
spect of the people, as he has been acting
with true nobility of character and re-
fusing to appear as mendicant, or
pensioner on the oountry's bounty.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1885-04-09
TIE Springfield Republica

TIE Springfield Republican with its
usual mastery succinctness Of statement
gives clear explanation of tho Riel
rebellion in Canada Northwest. The
territory, including Manitoba was owned
by the Hudson Bay Co., and was sold to
the Canadian government for 81, 500, 600.
The half breeds had located their lands
so as to have river frontage and hence
their possessions we're narrow and extend
ed quite ways back. The government
In 1869 sent out surveyors to divide the
lands into blocks, thus depriving the
settlers of their river fronta &c. Reil a
brave impetuous fellow organized a re-
bellion and gained some concessions for
the half-breeds, though he WAS banished
himself. The concessions were granted
to the inhabitants within Manitoba. The
present rebellion is along the Winnipeg
and has similar origin and is led by the
same fiery spirit.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1885-04-09
First publication April 2, 1851
ADMINISTRAT SALE

STATE OF WISCON SIN,-COUNTY COURT
~ FOR MANITowoC COUNTY. In Probate.
In the matter of the estate of Ole Helgeson
late of said county, deceased.
Notice is hereby given, that by virtue and in
pursuance of an order of license made in said
matter on the 31st day of March, A. ID. 1885, by
the county coart of said county, the undersigned
as administrator OF the estate of Ole Hegeson
late. of the town of Eaton, in said county, de-
ceased, interstate, will, on Saturday the 18th day
of April, A. D., 1885, at ten O'Clock in the fore
noon of said day at the Office of the county Judge
in the city of Manitowoc in said county, offer for
sale, at public yendue, the following described
lands, to-wit: the southeast quarter of the north
east quarter and the northeast quarter of the
north east quarter, (SE4 of Mex and Mex Of
NE&) all in Section Twelve Q2). of Towns hip
Eighteen Q8). north, of Range Twenty-One CD
east, situated in the county and state aforesaid
and containing about eighty 800 acres of land.
The terms of sale will be made known at the
time and place of sale.
Dated at MaIitowoc. the 3lst day of March, A.
D., 1885. MARTIN o. Open,
Administrator of said Estate
Schmitz & Kirwan, Attorneys. apr 1919
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1885-04-09
TIN republican press has coma to II

THH republican press has come to the
conclusion that it is useless to kick
against changes in the Offices. But some
little satisfaction is derived from circu-
lating the fact that the appointees have
only a scant supply of linen. The laun-
drymen are quoted as saying the shirts
of the new appointees are very dirty and
very few, and that this charge could not
be made against the men who were re-
placed. 1t doesn't matter about the
shirts however. After their owners are
in for "a years their wardrobe will be
greatly rshabilitated,
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1885-04-09
fFirat puhlicstiOn March 10 JoeSl

First publication March IL, 1852 No 20
STATE OF WISCONSIN, MANITowoc Co., S.
OProbate office, Manitowoc, March 10, AID 1885,
In the matter of the proof and probate OF the last
will and testament of John Gauch, deceased
late of the county of Manitowoc
Whereas an instrument in writing purport1ng to
be the last will and testament of John Gauch de-
ceased, late of the county of Manitowoc has been
filed in this office; and whereas application has
been made by Jacob Gauch, praying that the same
be proven and admitted to probate according to
the laws of this state:
Therefore, 1t is ordered that said application be
heard at regular term of said court to be held at
the probate offce in the city of Mantowoc. in said
county. on Tuesday, the 14th day of April A. d.
1885, at ten O'Clock A. N.
And 1t is further ordered, that notice shall be
given to all persons interested in SAID will of the
time and place of said hearing, by publication of
this order in the Manitowoc Pilot, u weekly
newspaper printed and published in said county
for three successive weeks, once each week prior
70 the time of such hearing.
BY the court,
apr29 RID SMART, County Judge
Estabrook, Walker l. Baensch.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1885-04-09
PROTECTION papers are CITING tha a,

PROTECTION papers are citing the OK
amples OF European countries in adopt
ing the protection policy as proof Of
the wisdom of that heresy. While the
European countries prscticed free trade
that fact was adducsd As an argument in
favor of protection as anything the effete
monarchies could favor, could not be
otherwise than faulty. Now let all coun.
tries adopt protection and will it not
force each to engage in certain lines Of
business for which it has no natural ad-
vantages3 On the same principle every
man should be q Jack of all trades and
master of none.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1885-04-09
The New York Athlet,c Club now piv1

The New York Athletic Club now gives
sparring exhibitions which are to all in.
tents and purposes smuggling matche,
though without the odor of professional
ism. The police does not interfere,
though there is considerable blood spill
ing. After all, the brute is a strong
element in human nature. We all love
a strong animal and physical strength
wins more admiration than intellectual
power docs. 1t takes a long time to
eliminate the savage. Sullivan will con.
tinue to be an idol until his strength fails
and then he must give place to some
other animal of splendid physique.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1885-04-09

(FIr.t publication March l9. 1881 No. q
IN NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. COUNTY COURT
LIN the matter of the estate of Bernhard Guthiel
deceased.
On reading and FLING the petition of Louis
Guthiel, of Schleswig, Mautowoc County re pre-
senling among other things that Bernhard Out
Mel late OF the town OF Schcswig, Manit0woc
county, on the 18th day of Il ebr uary, A. D. 1Ss5
al me town aforesaid died in estate leaving goods
cnAtreIs and estate within this state and that T. g
said petitioner is a brother Of said deceased and
praying that administration Of said estate be 10
william q. Lueps granted it is ordered that said
petition be heard before this court, on Tuesday
the ith day of April, A. D., 1885, ut 10 O'Clock !,
N, at my office in said county.
Ordered Their, that notice thereof be given to
The heirs OF said deceased, and to all persons in
terested by publishing copy of this order for
three successive weeks prior to said day OF hear
Ing, IN the Manltowoc Pilot, y weekly newspaper
published at the city Of Mantowoc in said COUNTY
Dated 1t Manitowoc, the 18th day Of March A.
1000 apr2-9
r d. SMk RT County Judon
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1885-04-09

EDISON is authority for the statement
that in less than year the New York
elevated cars will be wholly run by
electricity. The present uses of electric
ity are no more than suggestion of the
possibilities of that power. Still there
are many drawbacks to it's use as motor
and although Prof. Edison is the best
authority on the subject, there are many
eminent specialists who express the
opinion that electricity will never sup
plant steam. Still he is not alone in the
opinion that electricity is the coming
motor
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1885-04-09
VERY few people paid snv attention I

VERY few people paid any attention to
the war in Central America although it
was as fierce as the hybrid race of that
country could make it. President
Barrois of Guatemala had grand scheme
to unite all the countries of Central
America but more for his own aggrandize-
ment than their good. A war resulted
and it is reported on pretty good author
ity that Barrios has been killed.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1885-04-09
TOWN ELECTIONS.

The following il a list of the names OF
persons elected to the principle Offices
in the several towns Of the county:
Chairman-Boyer Almonds; Clerk, Riley Olson
Treasurer, F. Willinger; Assessor, ALI Halverson.
CENTERvILLE.
Chairman-Jacob Kestley; Clerk, A. Knoll;
Treasurer, John Lang; Assessor, Geo. Sixta.
CoOPERsTowN.
Chairman-August Gauger; Clerk, Jos. Hejda;
Treasurer. 10. Duhanel; Assessor. NJ. Sladky.
EATON.
Chairman-Matt. Rauch; Clerk, TheodoreWof.
FRANKLIN.
Chairmsn-Patrick Cahill.
GIBSON.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.; Clerk C.Kind; Treas
urer, W. Kind; Assessor, Fred Fries.
KossITH.
Chairman-J. C. McCarty; Clerk. John Chou
PEEK; Treasurer, Joseph Cisler; Assessor, John
Rezek.
LIBERTY.
Chairman-C. F. Hacker; Clerk. Harry Gilbert
son; Treasurer, T. ]. Tho npson; Assessor, W. H
Hahn.
MANITowOc RAPIDS.
mer; Treasurer, A. Kugler; Assessor, Angus,
Bruenig.
MANITCwoC.
Chairman-W. G. Lueps; Clerk, G. W. Burnet
Treasurer, H. Wilhelmy; Assessor NJ. Kleman.
MAPLE GROVE.
Chairman-J. P. Nolan; Clerk, August Kick.
hoefer; Treasurer, John Hickey; Assessor F. c.
Maertz.
MEME.
Chairman-John Carey; Clerk, P. J. Conway
Treasurer, Peter Bersch; Assessor, Carl Kalb.
MIsHIOOTT.
Chairman-August Wagner; Clerk, Isaac Craft
Treasurer c. Wellner; Assessor, Frank Loussier
NEWTON.
Chairman-F. Schmitz; Clerk Robt. Heiden
Treasurer, August Luepke; assessor, Chris Dueb.
ner.
Chairman-M. L. Cooney; Clerk, Carl Etzler
Treasurer, A. Mueller; Assessor, c. Kruger.
sCHLEswIe.
Chairman-C. r. Zorn; Clerk, L. c. Senglaub
Treasurer, Mich. Strassman, Assessor, August
Georbing.
TWO RIVERS CITY.
Supervisor, LIST ward, U. Niquette; End ward, G
w. Kessman; 3rd ward, George Bruenig; Treas
urer John Otto; Assessor, Mic Simonis.
TWO RIVERS.
Chairman-Henry Goedjen; Clerk, F. Schwartz
Treasurer, Aug. Armenian; Assessor JohnMagee
TWO CREEKS.
Chairman-Jo Imler; Clerk P. J. Schroeder
Treasurer, 1gnatz Volta; Assessor, John Last
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1885-04-09

First publication April 2, 1851 No q
IN PROBATE MANITowoC COUNTY COURT.
L In the matter of the estate of Michael Berge-
lin, deceased
On reading and fling the petition of Fred
Claussen, of the estate of said deceased for the
adjustment and allowance of his Administered ton
account land the assignment of the residue of said
estate TO such other persons are by law nttled
to the same:)
1t is ordered, that said account be examir ed
adjusted and allowed at a general term of said
court to be held the Office of the county Judge
in the city OF Manitowoc, in said county, on Tues
day, the 9Th day of May, A D.. 1885
1t is further ordered, that upon the adjustment
and allowance of such account By this court as
aforesaid, the residue of said estate be- by the
further order and Judgment of this court assign
ed to such persons as are by law entitled to the
same.
1t is further ordered, that notice of the time and
place of the examination and allowance of such
account, and OF the asst gnment of the residue of
said estate, be given to all persons interested by
publication of this order for three successive
weeks, before said day, in the Manitowoc Pilot
aweekly newspaper printed and published at the
city of Manitowoc and state OF Wisconsin.
Dated Al ri list, A. D.. 1885
BY the Court,
r. d. SMART, County Judge
schnltz hlrwan, Attorneys. apr16-23
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1885-04-09

THE Evening Post of New York has
bean poking fun at the N. Y. Tribune be-
cause of its strong attachment to the
editorial eve" The Tribune loses its
temper and justifes its over frequent use
of We by stating that The Post often
lies and did so particularly about Gen.
eral Gordon. That settles the matter to
the satisfaction of The Tribune at least
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1885-04-09

CLEVELAND is giving . business like
administration and his appointments con-
firms the belief tibet he has large fund
of common sense. He is proceeding
with decorous and prsiseworthy delay
in turning the rascaIs out" and deserves
well for feeding the over-hungry and
greedy with disappointment. The only
objection that can be made thus far is
that his appointments slightly indicate
attachment to the protection policy
Still this may be more in seeming than
in fact.