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Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1886-10-22
IDAHO TERRITORY.
Proclamation
BY THE GOVERNOR.

To Whom it may Concern:
Be it known, in obedience to law do
hereby appoint and order the holding
of General Election at the legally con-
stituted voting places IN the several
counties of this Territory on Tuesday
after the first Monday in November
next. being the second day of said
month, for the election of one delegate
to represent Idaho Territory in the 50th
Congress of the United States, and for
the election of members of the 14th
Legislative Assembly, to convene at
Boise City on the the 18th day OF!
December, A d. 1856. The following
is the apportionment for mem bers Of
the Legislative Assembly:
Members of the Council.
Ada county,. ..... ........one ~ member
Ada and Boise counties
1Olntly......... ......... one (l)
AlturaS countv....... Two ~
Bear Lake. oneida and
Cassia counties jointly one Q)
Bingham county......... one ID "
Bingham and Oneida
counties jointly........ one O)
Idaho county......, ....".. one %
Lemhi and Custer counties
lolntly......... ...... one U
Owyhee and Washington
counties joinlly.......one O)
Nez Perce county (I
Shoshone and Kootenai
counties jointly."......o one q
Members Of the House Of Repre- sentatires:
Ada county. ......... Three (3)
Aturas county........ -Four az
Bingham county........ ..... Two (2)"
CHAM and Custer
counties.......... one Q)
Boise, Cassia, Custer, Idaho,
Lemhi, Owyhee, Bear Lake
and Washington county,
eacn ......... "......, ......... one ~
NeZ Perce county ......... Three (3)
Ohelua county...... .,....... one ~
Snoshone county............on one (l)
Shoshone and Kootenai
counties, jointly........ One (D
Also. all officers required by law tc
be elected at said General Election
0In testimony whereof | have
hereunto set my hand and
( Seal. caused the Great Seal of the
} Territory to be affixed
49, Done at Boise City, the Capt.
tol of Idaho, this 18Th day of September
A. ID. 1886.
EDHAKD A. STEVENSON.
Governor.
BY the Governor:
E. j. CURTIS, secretary. I'd
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1886-10-22
Notice TO Taxpayers.

The attention of tax payers is invited
to the fact that taxes must be paid t.
the county assessor, d. II. Telcher, al
his Office at Mt. Idaho, on or before
November Sth, otherwise they will
become delinquent and fifteen per cent
will be added. At the expiration OF
ninety days twenty five per cent, will
be added, and fifty per cent. in six
months. Whack up at once and save
costs.
d. II. TELcHER.
Tax Collector
Mt. Idaho, /. t., Oct. Nh. 'S6. I'd.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1886-10-22
1928
NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that there will
be a special meeting of the board OF
trustees of the G.. +. G. Academy held at
the Academy on Saturday Oct. 23rd at
O'Clock P. NJ, for the purpose of con-
tracing for teacher, for all other bust
ness concerning the finances of the
school and for fixing the terms and
conditions of scholarship. Ely order OF
the president
1927 w, A. HALL.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1886-10-22
Mt. Idaho and WarrenS
IL EEEz|@-
Connecting at IN. Idaho rth Wells,
Fargo &c Co.'S, EnpreSs.

The proprietor is now prepared to
receive orders for goods of all descrip-
ion from all parties on his route,
which will be purchased at BEDROCK
PRICES and promptly shipped to
Customers at Rates LOWER than they
could otherwise obtain them. All articles
which can be delivered by Express
Carrier will be furnished at Mt. Idaho
and Grangeville Retail prices at any
point along my line.
Passengers Carried by the best
OF SaGdle-EEorses.
Geo. M. Shearer,
Prop'r.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1886-10-22
y. n. WILSON,
Harness and Saidlery
C:-:O
Whips, Curry Combs, Brides, &c.
Call on ne for Lowest Prices i'm
this Line.
RsAp Repairing neatly and cheaply done.
Next do0r to Stable VT. Idaho.
NOTICE FOR HOME PROOF.
William n. Yates. Home 642.

William n. Yates, Home 642.
Land Office at Lewiston, Idaho
Sept. 28;h, 1856 7
Notice is hereby given that the fol-
lowing named settler has filed notice OF
his intention to make final proof in sup
port of his claim, and that said proof
will be made before Judge Dist Court.
list Jud Dist Idaho Territory, or if he be
absent before the clerk of said court,
at his Office at Nj Idaho, on Noyemher
18th, 1886, viz: William N Yates. for tn
n! sci sec II, and VIZ sw4 sec 10, tip 80
mr. 2 q b m.
He names the following witnesses to
prove his continuous residence upon
and cultivation of said land, viz: Aurora
Shumway, W S NJ Williams, William
Pearson, ell of Grangeviile Idaho
territory. Z. Ii. Winston, Jr.,
10 q Register.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1886-10-22
1919

NOTICE FOR PRE-EMPTION PROOF
Naomi L. Kerlee, D. S. 2974.
Land Office at Lewiston, Idaho,
Sept. 18th. 1856. !
Notice is hereby given that the fol-
lowing-named settler has filed notice of
his intention to make final proof in sup
port of his claim and that said proof will
be made before II. Squier, Clerk U. s.
District Court, of the First Judicial Dis
tiict Idaho Territory, at his office
at Mt. Idaho, on October %, 1886, viz !:
Naomi L. Kerlee, d. s. 2974.
For the swl sci Sec. IS. TIP. 81, r. 8 e
B. NJ.
He names the following witnesses to
prove his continuous residence upon,
and cultivation. of said land, viz ::
". ". Stillwell, W. L.. Costley, Jane
Upton and James Upton, all of Grange
vile, Z. 0 Idaho Territory.
p. II. WINSTON. JR.,
II 10. Register.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1886-10-22
NOTICE FOR Pre- ENPTION PROOF
Rachael Little, ID S. 2525.

Land Office at Lewiston Idaho,
October 9th, 1856.
To Green w. Dallas and all others.
Notice is hereby given that the fol-
lowing-named settler has flied notice OF
her intention to make final proof in
support of his claim, and that said proof
will be made at this Office on Novem-
Der 22nd, 1886, viz:
Rachael Little, D s. 1925.
For the lots 8 and 81 nw1 Sec 8, TIP
80 r. 2 f M.
She names the following witnesses to
prove his continuous residence upon
and cultivation of said land, viz: John
NJ Crunk L II Bickford Albert Nursr
John Hotaling Henry Hotaling, all Of
Grangeville, Idaho county, 1T.
L. IL. WINSTON,
1928 Register.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1886-10-22
NOTICE FOR HOME PROOF.
James Witt, Home No. SIC

James Witt, Home No $40.
Land Office at Lewiston Idaho,
October 18th, 1886.
Notice is herebygiven that the fol =
lowing named settler has filed notice of
his intention to make final proof in sup
port of his claim, and that said proof
will be made before the Judge Of the
district court of the 1st Judicial District
of Idaho Territory, or if absent before
the clerk of said court at Mt Idaho,
Idaho county, l T., on Saturday Nov.
9th, 1856, viz:
James Witt, Home No. SIC.
For the nj mel and NJ nw4 Sec. % TIP.
81, N r. e, b. NJ.
He names the following witnesses to
prove his continuous residence upon.
and cultivation of said land viz: VIM.
w Stillwell Grangevlle. Louis Weber
Albert Weber, dit Idaho. l. T.
p. ii. WINSTON, JR.
1928. Register.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1886-10-22
Committee on Invitation.

Hon. /. s. Weller, j. II. Forney, Mai.
Shearer, c. w. Case. T. j. Rhoades, A.
w. TalkiDgton, VIM. Knox, Mt Idaho.
c. b. wood, j. H. Galrney, Hon. A.
F. Parker. Jno. II Rice, CM Day, NJ
Wagner J 7 Aram II TItman II Freiden
rich Or j " Kirk wood W & Pearson A
a Harris Judge Shumay Frank Vansise
Richard Roberts III wax DR. Bibby Chas
Gregory, Grangeville.
" jarrett Delos Carr VIM Won
Berg Henry Jones Ii c Johnson c
Overman John Byrum, Lakes.
Jno n King Chas f Holt August Hen
bricks Jas McCaherty Jas Carnes Jos
Ingram W A wade l. Eckert Fred
Hovey. Cottonwood
Frank Shissler Frank Scott T Bart
lett Joe Peasly, Rustic.
Jas witt WIN Coram Jas Surridee
Hon 5 Fem Paddy white, Farview
l. L Thomas T wall ] T Sherwood
Chas Flynn, Clearwater.
Henry Earl Chas Cone Frank C Fox
Slate Creek.
4 Floor Managers.
"a W Talkington, j T Aram, l S Weller
"
90
Music by A d Green's full string
band.
TICKETS, including supper at Jersey
House, $500.
BY order Of the Committee.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1886-10-22
NOTICE FORPREEMPTION PROOF

NOTICE For PREEMPTiON PROOF
Panl Finn, ID s 2929.
Land Office at Lewiston, Idaho,
Sept. 2lst, 1856.
Notice is hereby given that the fol
lowing named settler has tiled notice OF
his intention to make final proof in
support of his claim, and that said proof
will be made before II. SQuier, Clerk
Dist. Court, lst Jud. Dist. Idaho Terry,
At his office at Mt. Idaho, on November
9th, 1856, viz: Paul Finn, for the Lot 4,
and sci sw4 and 81 sci Sec. 81 Up. 81,
n r. 4 T. b NJ
He names the following witnesses to
prove his continuous residence upon
and cultivation of, said land, viz ::
JAS McDermott, Jas Surridge, Thos Sur.
ridge, all OF Mt. Idaho ? o /. T.
p. III. WINSTON. JR,
1920 Register.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1886-10-22
NOTICE FOR HOME PROOF.
Comfort V. Remington, Home S13.


Land office at Lewiston, Idaho,
Sept. 2lst, 1856
Notice is hereby given that the fol-
lowing named settler has filed notice of
his intention to make final proof in sup
port of his claim, and that said proof
will be made before the Judge Dist
Court LIST Jud Dist Idaho Terry, or if he
be absent before the Clerk of said Court
at Mt. Idaho, on Nov. 6, 1886. viz /:
Comfort V. Remington, for the Lots
2 and 8, and sci nw4 and nel sw4 Sec 8,
TIP 20, N r Z B NJ
He names the following witnesses to
prove his continuous residence upon,
and cultivation Of said land, viz {.
VIM fletcher, M. V. Jarrett, I + Castle.
all of Grangeville p O, I. I.
2. Ii. WINSTON, JR..
1920 Register.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1886-10-22
NOTICE FOR HOME PROOF.
Joseph Turpin, Home $40.

Joseph Turpin, Home $40.
Land Office at Lew iston, Idaho,
Sept. IL, 1856.
Notice is hereby given that the fol-
lowing named settler has filed notice Of
his intention to make final proof in sup
port of his claim, and that said proof
will be made before Judge of the Dis
irict Court of the First Judicial District
of |. T., and if he be absent before the
Clerk of said Court at Mt. idaho, Idaho
Territory, on October %, 1886, viz:
Joseph Turpin, Home $40.
For the mel Sec. s, TIP. 80, mr. 2 g. B NJ
He names the following witnesses to
prove his continuous residence upon. and
cultivation of said land, viz : John
Doss. Gilliam Stevens, Joseph Brady
and Delos Carr, all of Grangeville, + q
Idaho Territory.
p. II. WINSTON, JR.,
1919. Register.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1886-10-22
Take Notice.

All persons knowing themselves in
debted to the undersigned are requested
to settle on or before October |, 1886,
and save costs. Grain taken in payment
for accounts.
j. ]. MANUEL.
Mt. Idaho, l. T Oct. l, 1886
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1886-10-22
CANDID A TES'
- g =

viii be given by the citizens of
Grangeville. in Grange hall, on Friday
Evening, Oct 22nd, 1856
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1886-10-22
STOCK BRANDS.

Stock Brands, with cut of animal,
will he published in the FREE Press
for $40 per year. Large cuts made to
order and charged for according to
space occupied. Payable in advance.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1886-10-22
NOTICE FOR HOME PROOF.
Alexander d. McKinlay, Home 1909.
Land Office at Lewiston Idaho, l

Oct. 9th. 1886.
Notice is hereby given that the fol.
lowing named settler has filed notice Of
his intention to make final proof in sup
port of his claim. and that said proof
will be made before the Judge LIST Judi
cial District Idaho Territory, or in his
absence before the clerk of said court at
Mt Idaho, l. T., Oh November goth,
1856, viz:
Alexander D. McKinlay Home 1909.
For the lots 2, 3 and Sec 81, Tp so n r.
Il and lot 4, Sec 6 Up 81 r. l. b NJ.
lie names the following witnesses to
prove his continuous residence upon.
and cultivation of. said land; viz !:
Andrew j. Vanness, Jas. McCafferty.
Lee Rhoads and Marion Worden, all of
Cottonwood Z. o. Idaho Territory.
P. III. WINSTON, Jr.
Is 70 Register
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1886-10-22

For Delegate to Congress
FRED. Il. DUBOIS.

FRED. T. DUBOIS.
For Councilman,
Robert Larimer.
For Representative,
Frank Fem.
For Sheriff,
j. T. Aram.
For District attorney,
John Z. Beede.
For Auditor and Recorder,
F. B. King.
For assessor,
John N Rice.
For Probate Judge,
w. G. Pearson.
For Swceyor,
]. H, Robinson.
For Coroner,
S. A. Bibby.
For Commissioners,
First District M. Day,
Second District.-W. Won Berge.
Third District-J. B. Chamberlain
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1886-10-22
FOR HOME PROOF.
II'illiam Fletcher, Home GIG.
Land Office at Lew iston, Idaho,

~ ilIidHl TletCnef, NOME OIO.
Land Office at Lew iston, Idaho, |
Sept. 9th, 1856.
Notice is hereby given that the fcl
lowing-named settler has fled notice OF
his intention to make final proof in sup
port of his claim, and that said proof
will he made before Judge district
court First Judicial district Idaho Terri
tory or if he be absent before the
clerk of said court at Mt, Idaho on
November 18th, 1886, viz: William
Fletcher. for the NJ nw4 Sec 10 TIP 80
r + b NJ
He names the following witnesses to
prove his continuous residence upon
and cultivation, Of said land viz
G. V Remington, NJ V Jarrett, L f Cas-
tie. all of Crangevlle, Idaho Co, l. T.
7. Ii. .UINsToN, JR.,
1921 Register.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1886-10-22

FLoUR.-From this date until further
notice we will sell -four at three dollars
and four dollars per barrel.
If c. A. DUEBER 4 Co.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1886-03-28
A Happy ovation.

JeH ID. Bradley, and his bride, nee
Miss Emma Donuels. arrived here from
San Francisco last evening mud Mt the
residence Of JnO. Il. Bradley met n
warm reception, not only from their
relatives. Int also from n thrung Of
friends who had gathered to give the
young oGapie n hearty welcome. After
tie exchange Of many fervid congratu.
lNions She brilliant company were en-.
isr,aiucd Siih some excellent music by
the EikO Corud Band. the health and
prosperity Of the groom and his fair
young bride bling in the meantime
heartily drank in many sparkling
BUMPERS Of generous wine.
Tue high esteem in which the yonug
couple aud the teppcOpye families 10
which lbsS belong baye always keen
held In this s1mmunity, made the re.
eeption n perfect ovation; the express.
sions Of Satisfaction That the young coa
pie we're to becV;nc permanent members
0f R9ko society being the natural ont.
pouring Of genuine fricndship and es-
tcew,
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1886-03-28
THE WEEKLY INDEPENDENT.

Advertisers III the DAILY ~ISDErESD-
EN- also have the advantage OF the col
umns of the WEEKLY IN]psrExuEST
which has been publlsh,d without i'll.
Permission at this Office since early in
the year 1869, AMI has IL general cirru-
lauon IN every district, camp anil val
ley throughout the length and breadth
OF LIZ" county, and il 10y far the best
ADVERTISING medium that has ever been
established III the county Remember
that advertisements Ill oUr Daily also
secure the benefits of oar large Weekly
circulation, AMI that our terms are
comparatively much lower than those
Of any competitor.
the Weekly is a 2~INjG-inch sheet.
and besides advertisements runs siI,,,n
coiumns of reading matter. ,mhrncinr
all the ~icl"Crapbic news Of general in
trrc,t, all the news of the Stat. and il
epecially devoted to he local news of
the county aud county seat. By sub
scT!H!ng fJT the WEEKLY EL.Ko INaE
PENDENT You not only obtain all the 10.
cal news, hut also receive a knowledge
OF all important events t]rauspiriug in
any and every quarter Of the hUbitalle
world.
Send along your subscriptions.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1886-03-28

hesn the sabieet Of the Hlieptions Of
Co1niAioner Blacks rePoa which
gave rise 70 the Investigation. ~As Po-
sut- Senator Harrison repeated his in
quiry Of the last meeting. il the Com
missioner eopld furnish the uAnes and
naMbers in M eAses which had been
sllO~ed or rejected on seeount of the
politics Of any claimant
General Black. IN reply. furnished q
liza OF twenty case, all of which he sail
came within the classes referred 70.
He said be would furnish. in addition,
three or four hundred afHdavi;s when
the committee should have examined
the list, in support of his allegation
that the pension Ohee Was conducted
~ a political machine. Commissioner
Black said, in answer To further nquir-
lis, that the list BY NO means comprised
all the cases Of the character rrferred
20, u Which be has knowledge Har-
ing Leen exAnin-d III relation " q
number Of eases Eos Of general interest,
Commissioner Black lett the a-s in
Othsr cases ON his list with the commit
tee tcr examination, s~tipulHting that no
Others than nIenLers should DC allowed
to 81 them.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1886-03-28
Star Valley Notes.
Star Valley. March 18th. 1856

Star Valley. March 18th, 1856.
ED'ToE Independent The Star VAL
ley Literary Society adjourned for the
season on he 18th. aud held its closing
exercises n; Smiths hall. Dceth.
The declamn,ious were all we'll rcn.
dered, ana some deserve more than a
passing notice. The dialogue compos Il
of Mr.. L. Rilde!l, Masters Joseph
Johnston, ID. TTuett, johnnie Cros.on
aud the Misses Alice Armstrong. Han
nah Johnston, Ella Crossou and Ne;:ic
Armstrong, was really excellent, AID
was greeted with applause. The soay
by MIR. II. packcnham was very npprU.
PIRATE for the occasion. The drcluma.
ton by Miss Elie Trucit, who is an r1.
cellent speaker, Was ~rII delivered.
The select reading by Mrs. James Ne
Mullen was very interesting and we'll
read. The defamation 10y ID. Y.
Johust"n was heartily enchorrd, anil the
dialogue 10y Miss Ellie Lawrence aud
her little brother was entLu,ias. icaIly
npp!audcd. There were many others
but space forbid, mentioning them.
After the exercises were owe. two young
m"n from the Dramatic troupe Of Elko
favored the audi, ice with IA SOM and
dance.
Shortly after the hall WIS cleared and
dancing began. Quite "a large crowd
was III "ttcudnncc, and w. nutice,I TINT
your town o: Elko was well represented
At midnight u bpuntiful collation. va,
spread in the hall 10y the ladies Of Star.
after which dancing was ngaiu resumed
and kept mp until daylight. when all
wen; home with the conviction that this
had been the mo enjoyable affair Of
the season.
We hope that our Literary Society
will reorsnuize again next Winter. as il
has proved beneficial and entcrtaing not
only to the young, but also to the older
ones Us we'll.
ALrHA.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1886-03-28
Gaynor Parker

The train from the West last evening
brought to this place Miss Hattie Park
er Of Cnrlin and Mr.. Thomas Gaynor OF
BeoWawe, and un immediate interviews
with the County Clerk revealed the fact
that u license authorizing the young
couple to commit. matrimuny was re-
CURED. The OLliging official.
how it WAS hinself-complied with
cheerful alacnty. AMI IA few minutes
J 'ter, at the resideuc. Of Treasurer
Morgan, the happy couple were firmly
united i'll the silken bands OF wed!ock.
TIE ceremony being performed by Dis
trict Judge B~igel"w.
The bride is well-knoxn to many Of
our citizens, having frequently visited
this place from the home Of her parent,
in our nrighLoring village.
Mr.. Gaynur, tbs groom, is engaged in
business at Beowawe. AMI is spoken Of
as n man Of sterling integrity.
Himself and bride departed for the
West by the belated train ut = o'clock
to-day.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1886-03-28
ALrHA.

Various theories continue to he nd.
Nahccd AZ to the cause Of the sinking of
the steamer Oregon. To the question,
could n schooner sink the Orcyongr x.
Petiehced seainen answer both yes and
no. One says it must have been. a
coaler without bowsprit or spnrs, be.
cause the Oregon was not scrn,chrd
much above the water line, aud no
spars were LEFT floating by the mystrii.
Gus vessel. 1t is also . d TINT
hyhniniters may have done the deed.
aud that the Oregon ran on the wT, ok
Of the Hilton Castle. One goc, so far
Us To- suggest that il was the work Of
some submarine vessel OF wal similnr
To the Nautilus described by jules
Verne. So far about 40 OF the GOO
bags Of mail have been recovered by Iii
'rrs. Large suns uf money and se.
curities are known To have been in the
registered pouches. aud numerous in.
puirics have already been received nj
the pos'"iicc about il from bankers
here aud III other cities. The fac, is
TINT the losers can recover nothing. rs
neither England nor the Unit, d Sta e.
undertakes to insure registered INIT.
ter.
Tho Cunnrl company is compromis.
ing rs fast as il can with the IMMIGRANT
passengers Of the Oregon by sending
them to their destination. Many Of the
claims Of the cabin passengers are
large and will not lie settled ~ READILY.
Mrs. T.. Morgan claims to have lost
SJ0,0OO worth Of diamonds.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1886-03-28

At the cpaausion Of her engagement
in Chicago. Miss Mary Anderson will
start for California, stopping at ST
Paul. Omaha, Denver and Salt Lake
City en- route. She intend. to play one
night Ia Sacramento, the city of her
birth. which she has not visited since
she Was an infant.
The jury in the Prewst; murder case
after being out 30 hours without bed q
blankets, were discharged Friday. they
still being unable To agree. They stood
IL for murder in the second degree and
one foI acquittal-ihe latter maintaining
his position from drs; to last.
Geronimo. the Apache chief, VAS at
tackled by Me1ieans and his force rout
ed aud pursued. They 1ed across the
liue to Lieut.. Mau's camp and uncom-
dInOnally surrendered. General Crook
was hourly expected to arrive ut the
camp.
The latest Washington advices in re-
laiion to the SO, 600 los, from the San
Francisco Mint. are that the disclosures
thus far made, point to BurneuIan as
tue guilty person.
At the triLl of DIR. Bower for the al
legged murder Of his wife. Doctors John.
son AMI Abrams testified Friday thrt
Mrs. Bowers death Vas caused by
phosphorus administered a. all Infant
poison.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1886-03-28
New Overland Route.

A party OF civil engineers in the IN
Ploy of the Union Pacific are surveying
II raitrOad route to cross the Sierras ut
Deer Greek Pass. By that route the
Sacramento Valley can be reached ut
All Easy grhde requiring no deep cuts.
long tunnels or s~nowsheds. The pro-
posed line starts from Park City. on
the Oregon Short Line of the Union
Pacific. and runs through Modoc. Lus.
sen. Pluma', Tehama and Butte coun.
ties, through Chico and Willows. in TO.
lusn county, and thence To Il connection
with the Donnhue road and San Fran.
cisco.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1886-03-28
A Sensible Request.

The China Overland Mnil 81 Februot,
2lst contains the following, addressed Il
thu committee OF the Lung wnh Hos.
pi'aft frorn the committee 81 the Chunp
Wa wnni Kun OF Sun francisco: I'VE
call your attention g. the condition Of
the Chinese in the United States u.
America. Aeu.Chincse riots are o.
frequent OCCURRENCE. Over $500. 900 OF
our property is hlfcndy destroyed, many
people have bcpn killed. orr miefchan,s'
business have been seriously injured
mud there is great SpTering and dcstitn.
lion among ihe laEoring classes. We
request you to isste a proclamation,
warning onr people not to come to the
United States. also send q copy of this
to Chang Chi Tuns. lyiccfoy Of Two
k~a"s and TO oi YirA Tong. Canton.
We haze cnbled Tsung Ii Yarman."
The IN ormntion contamcd'|s The above
has already Dvcn circulated ss rcqu It.
ed,