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The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1886-01-17
= o AoArrSf OOLD.

The San says editoTiAlly; There an
signs in Germany of = formidable re-
volt against the domination Of gold
standard. The debt0n there. like the
a<btors herr. baNs discovered that
While their debts rmain d1ed at their
original Solum-. the products Of iseir
tudustry ere shrinking in Sains. The
farmers especially. most Of whom are
carrying heavy mortgages upon their
farms. feel the burden to be in~tolerable
and loudly demand relief. a petition
on the subject from a Congress Of Ger
MAI farmers has already been handed
iuto the German Chancellor and to the
B ,icbstag. It's language is Rs strong
~ any which has ever been used by the
champions Of silver Ia this country, II
declares that the gold STANDARD Is gross
Iy unjust to the debtors, making money
dear upi merchanIise Of oil kinds cor'
respoudingly cheap. aud that IL theatens
Euin 10 German agriculture which no
protective duti 5 can avert.
1t condemns the policy OF waiting for
Great Britain to nov in the matter.
and ~pronoupces tbs losses which the
restoration OF silver would inaict ON
bonGholders and money-lenders as triV-
inl in comparison with those now snger-
sd by the farming interest. The Chan
ee!lor is said to be considering the sub
jest with anxiety, and notion on his part
may soon be looked for,
Wa recommend to, those hnaneiers
who insist That this country should fol.
low the example OF England in the mat
tet Df . good currency, II closer study OF
the British journals, The London
fumes recently recalled attention to the
fact that business in this country III
spite OF its silver dollar, shows signs OF
revival. while the affairs OF the United
Kingdom with all its gold are just as
bad AZ ever.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1886-01-17

The President has decided to relieve
General Crook from his command in
Arizona, and he will probably be ~reliev-
cd by General Miles within the next ten
days. General Sheridan has been try
ing to prevent this, and may yet be able
60 do 30, rs lac believes General Crook
has done everything human power could
do to capture the renegade Apaches.
He thinks no one cou!d have done any
better than Crook. and still considers
hat oiliesr the ablest leader in Indian
warfare in the United States Army, but
the pr ssure upon the President 10
make n change Is very strong and comes
both from friends Of Gen. Miles-who is
anxious to try his hand at the job-and
the people of Arizona. who have lost
confidence in Crook, and have sent any
amount Of appeals TO the President, OF
both an official and privnte character.
General Sheridan says 1t is very easy to
criticise a man who has been laboring
under the disad vantnges Crook has been
suffering from, and that no one can full.
ly appreciate the difionlti,s which he
has encountered. He thinks that II
Crook is let alone. he will come out all
right in the cud. but the President is Of
the opinion that the General has had n
fair chance and should not object to snr-
rendering his command and letting some
ont else iry it.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1886-01-17
THE EASTERN sToRh.

The storm which swept over tina,
portion OF the continent lyirH eas, Of the
Rockies last week, was IL Of greater
severity than has occurred for years.
The wires are burdcned with news of
death md disaster, resulting IRON IA.
heavy snow driven by terrible tlilE trda
in the West and fierce gales upon the
Eastern coast. From tho latter comes
accounts Of shipwrecks. railroad col.
lisions and death by both fro and
water, while through the northern range
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1886-01-17

Of States. the intensity Of the cold sent
EAny . fatal chill to both man and
beast. DuIing several days he running
Of trains Was greatly impelled; part OF
the time. the snow efteeIiug a complies
blockade. The news today. Ia how
sver, that the storm hns spent its, fury
and that trade and travel is being
rapidly restored to the usual conditions.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1886-01-17
ere h . mystsg.

are Is . mystsry.
Mr.. Badt. who il . member Of the
Grand Jury. returned from Wells th.s
morning. From him. We learn that u
cellar beneath the store consuming IA
large amount Of goods has csVed, aud
until MI examination Of its contents is
made the loss eannot DO estimated
with any accuracy.
The property is insured but not 50
effectually covered as to prevent n
heavy loss to the owner.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1886-01-17
FIRE AT WELLS.
Morris Bats Store and J. II. Taber's
Lodging House Destroyed.
j. r.. +.

@1OA i.
Lodging House Destroyed.
The citizens OF Wells, about 30
o'clock this morning we're startled by
the cry Of Are and jumping from their
beds discovered flames bursting through
the roof Of n large two-s,ory frame build.
ing in the western part Of the town. be.
longing to J. II. Jnber.
Tho Gro spread with such rapidity
that no efforts could save that structure.
and nil energies were bent on saving the
stock from the store Of NJ. Dndt. i'm.
mcdintcly adjoining. The flames soon
communicated with the store, which
wnr soou a blazing mass, but not befor.
u large part Of the goods nod been hur
riedly carried into tbs street by the
crowd Of citizens who had gathered at
the first alarm.
The interior Of the lodging honsc men.
toned had been nearly di, mautled some
m ago; but one person occupying the
premises and that o regularly. Inst
night tho house was supposed to be
without a tenant, and the origin Of the
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1886-01-17

Reno Journal: Senator Jones and
family left San Francisco yesterday AZ
t.rnoon for Washington. Senator Fair
will go in n couple OF weeks.
CASSIDY and Fair have joined hands
n ross the bloody chasm. and the for
mvr wi be a candidate for Congress.
Tie Senator has not yet decided wheth
rr he viii strive for re election.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1886-01-17

Wells. Jan. IL, 1886.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1886-01-17
MUzzLINo THE INsTALLMENr SHARKS

hi practice OF selling goods on the
installment plan received practical con-
demnation in the New York Courts n
few days ago. A carpet. upon which
The first installment had been paid was
torn up and taken from the house Of the
purchaser by the vendor. because at tn
appointed time the second installm. Mt
was not forthcoming. The buyer OF the
carpet sued and got judgment for $500.
The defendant appealed to q higher
court which affirmed the action OF the
court below. holding that the defend
ant had no right to enter Plaintiffs
house, and having done 10, he became
liable for all the legal consequences
flowing from the wrong; TINT the plain.
TIN was entitled to recover for the injury
TO hid property. and exemplary damages
Tor The invasion OF his home, and the
humiliation consequent upon il; that the
law guards with great jealousy and
watchfulness the ~penceable possession
by every man II his dwelling house, and
enables all who have been disturbed In
the enjoyment thereof TO recover sub.
"thntini damages. The Judge held that
the entry upon the PLAINTIFFS house.
hold was without right and Was unlaw-
fnl, and, VIII thcr malicious or otherwise
was certainly intentional. nud the in.
jury was az great ns " malice had been
associated with the intent with which
the trospasS was committed.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-02
gn A1pmnrfatff.
MRS. sALLTeJ SHEPHERD

III Aos "A LII p y CEA-E II I'M
was the only one If seven children born TO
E1ward AMI Melinda Burn who evrr al aimed
the age Of maturity. She v as the chili ~
many prayers. and was piouely ana tender
reared. On the 9th day Of December, l%i,
sne was united IN marriage to Mr.. James A.
ohephert. OF south Carolina, and on the 18th
OF October, 1885 she entered inJo the rest re-
naming unto the people OF God, leaving a
Ten er babe, stricken husband and Isc"n-
snlste fBi her to mourn her early departure,
her mother having died but few months
Ihere are costly monuments glittering In
the sunlight, and eloquent euogies on tie
pages or history TO perpetuate the memory OF
characters not ne r so noble, generous aud
plous as that of Mrs. SALLIE JULIA SHEP-
HERD.
The highest hopes Of her Christian parents
were real zed in the fidelity, integrity ana
amlaDhlty OF her character. The new nome
lhJO Wiicn her devoted husband introduced
her was made bright and attrac Give BY her
cheerful presence and her industrious m MIS-
auone, But alas!-LOO soon for the sorrow
ing ones-she was removed to a still brighter
nome, pre- pared by hands divine, "eternal In
the heavens"
Sudden. and unexpected as was her re-
NOV ], che was prepared for it She had 70 :
unfairly Confessed Christ before men. and
had followed Him faithful y. and now we have
the consoling assurance thai lie has comics ed
ner before His Father and the Holy Angels.
REsT IN PEACE. W. B.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-02
HOME NEWS ON THE WIRE
DANGERS OF ELOPEMENT EX-
PEDIIIONS DEMONSTRATED.

q Young Man of Washington Makes q
distake in the House and Is SHOT In
the FoOt-A Negro Desperate Shot
Dead at GuytOn.
BARNETT. GA. Feb. IA gay Young
gentleman Of Washington visited this
town last night with the avowed purpose
of meeting and bearing away charming
young Miss OF Is summers, and brought
with him as an assistant young friend
from Sharon. II seems that there was an
understanding between him and the young
lady that he was to rap at her window,
when she would be in readiness TO accom-
pany him. but, in his confusion or excite
ment, while he located the right room he
made a mistake in the house, and instead
OF arousing the young lady he alarmed
little miss, 10 years Of age, VINO
called her aunt. But she was
duieted nv being told that the noise was
caused by rats. This occurred at CLOCK;
Shortly after a louder noise was heeru
aud the gentleman, Of the bousehold! VINO
was in the far end OF tue room ",l1lns'
went 10 the window and demanded VINO
was there and asked what was wanted.
The Young man, realizing that his mission
was a failure, began TO retreat hastily,
and in leaving the window his pistol &C
cldentally DISCHARGED and the bullet was
imbedded ~ his foot. He and his friend
returned to Sharon, where he remain
until this morning and boarded the train
for washington a sadder il not W ser
man. The doctors Of Washington have
been probing for the ball to-day, and It
will be necessary to split his foot open
from the bottom before it can be ex-
tracted. When the pistol shot was beard
the gentleman within secured a pistol
which was near at hand, and, pushing the
barrel through the blind, snapped three
times, and when 1t failed to discharge he
Immediately secured another pistol and
fred once in the direction in which the
lover was running.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-02
THE CzARs EDUCATED POOR.
Russians OF high It stiOn Who are Afraid
to Meet Their Grocers ahd TAiIOrs.

Russians OF high station who are A fraid
to Meet Their GrOcers and TsiIOrs.
fran the Eeso York Sun.
ST. PETERSBURG, Jan. "A few days
ago l saw a regiment of the Imperial
Guards drilling in the Mars Field, pre-
paratoTy to a grand review to be held on
the day of Epiphany. The Colonel in his
glittering uniform, riding on fiery char.
ger, made beautiful picture, and could
not help expressing nv opinion to a Rus
sian reporter that he (the COlOnel) Occu.
pied an enviable position.
ION the drilling grounds" answered
the reporter, ''he is indeed a grand figure,
but in private life he is as Door devil as
the rest OF us. He belongs to the honOra-
bic but miserable class OF the educated
poor. You ought to see this brave Col.
n. trembling before a janitor who comes
to collect the rent which has been two or
three months due"
On the hint of my comrade | made a
little study OF the educated poor in ibis
capital. | learned of a Judge OF the
District Court. who, as a rule leaves his
house by back yard door for fear of
meeting clerks from the various stores
with their bills. | was told that Prof.
r. of college of this city, having big
family, never changed his rooms without
the policies assistance; IN other words.
he was usually turned out by landlords
for nOn-pay OF rent. | saw a chief of
one OF the numerous departments of the
imperial ADMINISTRATION, who lives in a
distant SUBURB and comes TO his de-
partment bv the O'Clock freight tram
(thOugh the office hours BEGIN at 81, for he
is unable to pay tue fare charged in pas
senger trains. | heard of several captains
and majors who never see their salary.
for IL is collected by landlords and differ
ect stores. | have found out that, a. a
rule, the professors, doctors, and lawyers
OF average ability, judges, the civil and
military officers of The middle ranks. en-
gineers, priests, journalists. and, in fact,
men of all professions to which are adj
mit,ed only those who have received a
higher education, are working hard to
make both ends meet.
The common salary FOR all these men is
only about 1000 roubles a year. Twenty
five years ago that amount OF income was
considered sufficient, but the conditions
OF lie have greatly changed since then.
Still the Imperial government sticks 10
that 1000 roubles standard. and the result
is that the highly educated and hard
working men. who in all other countries
earn a comfortable living, here in the
Cars country are misprably poor. al
WAYS trembling for the tate OF their fami-
lies. am told that most OF the profess
slonal men Of this country, when thew
die. are buried by subscriptions among
their friends, and that their families be-
come paupers.
The Car controls the amount Of salary
Of his officers, and all the educated men,
except merchants, are somehow imperial
officers, but His Majesty cannot control
the price Of the necessarles OF life, aud
hence the trouble.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-02
Proposals for Jail Supplies.

OFFICE OF COMMISSIONERS
AND EX-oFFICI0 JUDGES CHATHAM Co., CAL
SAVANNAH. GA, Feb. ]. 1885. }
sealed proposals Will he received at this
Office until o'clock P. " III SD Y. 18Th
d. y of February, 1886. 'or supplying the
County Jai with the 70 lowing provis ons and
supplies for one year from March pr1ximO.
The right Is reserved to reject any or all bids.
sa PROVISIONS. $50
Fresh Beef, Dry Sailed Bacon, Fresh Bread
in y oHnce lGaves. RI e Hiddlings. CT cen
Coaee, syrup. Liverpool salt. Fresh Yegeta
bles and Potatoes.
SUPPLIES.
Common Soap, Lime in barrels. Kerosene in
barrels, Coal. hard CRATE, per ton, Wood, Pine
ami Oak. lu
The above articles to be delivered at such
timrs aud in such quantities as may be re-
CURED. 1-.-
Envelopes TO be sealed and marked "Pro-
posals for - for Chatham County Jail"
By order Of Commissioner Chatham County.
JN0. X. DILLON,
Clerk G. G. q.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-02
PensacoIn ATniI.s.

PENSACOLA, FLA, Jau. Sl.--The Pen
sacola Water Company are busily en-
gagged in the distribution OF water mains
throughout the city. The foundations Of
the pump house and stand pipe are now
being laid. Barring accidents the COM
pany expects TO turn on water by May l,
next.
The recent cold spell, even in the
Northern portion OF Florida. has not
proved as disastrous as it was at first
thought, and the orange trees are again
showing hopeful signs Of recuperation.
The shipping in this port is brisk, ves-
sells, of all rigs, numbering upwards of
mo
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-02
We are waiting; yes, we're waiting,

Aud our stock is growing slim;
For on customer we're waiting,
Selling peas out by the bin.
Bans 10 stock aud still arriving,
All cash customers 10 supply;
They who p ant now will reap harvest
In the INNER bye and bye.
All you planters who have suffered
From the cold ami icy wave,
Can retrieve our fallen fortunes
BY planting manruliy, bold and brave.
My took Of new crop Valentine. NJ hawk,
yellow and black Wax Beans; Marrowlat
Early Frame. aud Extra Early Peas; Cab
haze OF all kinds Beets. Radishes, Lettuce,
T matoes, Egg Plant, Turni .ls. etc. is CON-
plete, and my prices cannot be discounted.
E j. KIEFFrR
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-02
Rev. Armstrong; Trial.

ATLANTA. GA, Feb. 1.-The ecclesias-
tical court was in session only a short
time to-day. The body met at O'clock.
and the defense announced that Rev. Mr..
Winchester. of Macon, was wanted as 4
witness in rehuttal. The court then ad.
journed tor the day 10 enable Rev. Win
chester to come 10 Atlanta. Tue session
will open at 10 O'Clock. The evidence is
about all in. and the greater part of to-
morrow will probably be spent In arguing
the case. A decision in the case NAV be
expected tomorrow.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-02
GEoRGlA's LOWELL,
A Clear Case OF Infauticide Against a
COlOred Girl.

a OIohT Oh8o OF IuIAhIICIuo AEAInBt a
COlOred Girl.
COLUMBUS, GA, F. b. lon Friday last
Susan Wallace, a negro girl, gave birth
TO a child, and. to prevent her father from
discovering her shame, she killed it and
buried the bodv under the ground on a
lot where she lived. A negro man living
on tae place accidentally discovered the
arrested Susan on charge of infanticide
She says the child was born dead, but the
county physician made post norton ex-
animation and atlirms that the child vas
not dead. The Cor0 er's jury held an In-
quest to-day and returned verdict charg-
ing her with murder, and she has been
placed in Jail to await her trial.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-02
ULMEK'S LIVER CORRECTOR.
MEXICO. Mo-, June 80, 1856,

MEXICO, NO., June 80, 1855.
Dr.. Elmer; DEAR sm--The bottle OF your
LIVER CoRRECToR arrived safely. take
Il for indigestion and constipation. SO far It
has been most successful IN relieving me OF
these troubles. It does me a great deal of
good. c. II. HARDIN,
President Southern Mexico Bank.
81 a bottle; freight paid 20 any address.
b. r. ULMER.
savannah, Ga.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-02
BAKERS SEAT.
sanderson's Counsel Gains a Point
which Causes Great Rejoicing.


which Causes Great Rejoicing.
SANDERsoN, FLA, Feb. 1.-The board
of County Commissioners met to-day to
canvass he election returns for locating
the county site at McClenny. After the
vote was counted 3. II. Palmer, Of Lake
CITY, who represented the tax payers OPP
posing the change 10 McClenny, objected
to the board making any orders or
executing any act affecting the removal
OF the county seat as now located upon
the ground that the petition do not
pray for change as the law
directed in such cases. Col Palmer sus-
tanned his objections in an able speech OF
two hours TO the satisfaction Of four OF the
Board OF Commissioners. The counsel
presenting McCieun'. Col, Merritt and
C5l. Shuey, of McClenny, made a very
able defense. Intense interest all through
the election up to the canvassing has been
manifested bv the people Of the county,
and the re ult seems gratifying TO the
community. McClenny mad her pyrO-
technic display and rel icing on the after
noon OF the election. Sanderson had hers
this evening,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-02
Gen. DeSaussure Dead.

CHARLESTON, S. c., Feb. 1.-Gen. Will
mot e.. DeSaussure, OF Charleston, died at
Orlando, Fla, to-day, In the Gath year Of
his age. He was an BILE and distinguish
ed LAWYER, President Of the Cincinnati
Society, a prominent Mason, having been
invested with the SD degree in 1874, and
a member OF all the local societies of a
literary and charitable character. He
was a member of the State Legislature
almose continuously from 1S4S to 1864,
and served during the war az commander
Of the reserve troops in the defense Of
Charleston
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-02
A REFORMED RICH GAMBLER.
His Conscience Quick bv the Ex-
hortations of an Expiring Friend.

From the PhiiadelDAid NetSs.
NEW YORK. Jan. 3O.-Mike Murray,
whowas the heavlest professional gambler
In this city after the deaths OF Morrissey
and Dancer. excepting Charley Ransom,
and who was absolutely the King OF the
fraternity since the recent demise Of Rau-
som, has shut his games and declares
that be will never have anything 20 do
with gambling again. This sudden re-
form, IL such II proves To be, - "A result
OF Rausom's death. That ricn Ramester
had qualms Of conscience on his dying
bed, aud eXhorted his intimate friends to
gu the business.
Mike Murray was long ago a com ANTON
aud partner of John Mnrrissey, though
great deal younger. Both came from
Troy, \. Y. Murray has accumulated a
fortune estimated al 100000. He has for
ten years been noted character around
town--big, handsome. an ardent patron
OF the opera and higher class theatricalH,
a dweller In a fine house, a driver OF fact
horses. and all the while markedly re-
semhling VIM. Il Vanderbilt. save that
his face was smoother and younger.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-02
Taking tie Veil.

ATLANTA. GA, Feb. l.-At7 O'Clock
this morning in the convent Of the Immac-
ulate Conception Miss Mary Murphy, of
Savannah, and Miss Matte Holiday, OF
this city. were received into the order OF
ihe Sisters of Mercy by taking upon them
selves the vows OF that order. The re-
lieious name Of the first named is sister
Mary Remigius. and that OF the latter Sis
ter Melaine. The solemn ceremony was
witnessed by quite anumber of the friends
NJ the ladies.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-02
STRATEGY OF A SHERIFF.
A Desperate Murderer Persuaded ia
Surrender by PrevarIcatiOn.

q UoHpeTHte N uTuerer FeTeuAuou 10
Surrender by PrevarIcatiOn.
ROME, GA, Feb. 1.-The Sheriff OF
Cherokee county, Ala, armed with a
requisilion from the Governor of Alabama,
went to HowePs cross road and arrested
Ward, who murdered Crawford in this
county five weeks ago. The Sheriff found
Ward at his home with his wife. whom he
recently married. Ward met the Sheriff
with two pistols, one in each hand, and
told the Sheriff 1t was certain death ~
attempt to arrest him. The Sheriff in
formed him that thirty men surrounded
the house. and that resistance was use
less. Ward then surrendered. The
Sheriff had only one man with him.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-02
Georo1a,s Central civ.

MACON, GA, Feb. LA. j. Eason, a
travelling salesman for johnson q Harris
Of this city. died to-day AZ Davisboro.
Clifford Anderson, of the firm OF Camp
a Anderson. contemplates a removal 10
Atlanta. where be has some very hattering
prospects for the continuation OF the prac-
tice Of his profession.
This morning viii Goodyear, who works
At the Central railroad shops, had two fin
gers cut of by buzz plane.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-02
Passengers Left Behind.

GUYToN, GA, Feb. IA passenger
from Syvania who is just in reports that
the train pulled out from there this MORN
ing leaving the conductor and six pas
seneers sitting in the depot, and, missing
Them five miles of, where they took on
wood and water, and backed back tor
them. One passenger VINO could not
stand being left went afOot across the
country to Ogeechee station on the Cen
trail railroad, catching the south-bound
train, and getting to GuytOn on time.