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The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1886-05-16
A Fishing Expedition.

Henry RiTes and wife, Geo. W. Ba-
ker and wife, c. Gibson and Chnrl,s
Mckenzie, all ardent disciples OF Wal
ton, departed OH II fishing expedition
by this mornings train. They were
equipped with the necessary angling
accOutrements and the hnny tribe
have been called to fight shy of them.
ElSo and her neighborilg resorts will
furnish headquarters for the party, aud
We expect a mess Of trout shortly and
don't you forget it.-[Eureka Stand.
ard.
You will be disappointed in your ex-
pectations. The expedition" arrived
here all right, and ever since their ar.
rival the male members Of the party
nave been in active quest Of suckers.
instead Of trout, but ns their aquatic
sport 81 far hus been combined exclusive.
ly to the business portion Of the town,
their success has been quite limited,
and unless they do better in the Hum.
boldt they will be disowued by Isaak
Walton,
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1886-05-16
OBITUARY.

John II. Suggctt, whose death ut the
ArkAnsns Hot Springs May /, 1886, was
noted in these columns, was born in
Virginia. in 1922, and was consrc ueutly
in the 9th year Of his nge. From
Virginia he removed 10 Kentucky.
thence to Missouri where he remained
till B when he crossed the Plains md
located for "A time in California. lie
tIen returned TO Missouri md in 1864
again struck out for the far West. max
Ing She overland journey the second
fine. For a short time he stopped in
Austin, Nevada, from which place lac
removed to Sacramento where he resil-
ed until 1874, when he removed TO Elko
cIunty, which be made his home W TO
a. tue time Of his departure for the Hrt
Springs liz search Of that health of
which he bad been deprived fyy several
yenrs past.
Before Lowing Missouri he wes united
in marriage with Miss Tucker, o sister
o. the Tucker broth rs, OF Exc. From
this union only one chId surveys. the
present vie Of QI. G,"rge Mcintosh,
Of Carliu. Nr. SSggctt leaves an inva.
lid wife. who IL now with Der daughter
Mrs. Mcintosh. whose residence size will
make her future b0nc, The drccaSed
wa" " quiet aud respected citiz n whose
sudden demise is dcplorcd by "A large
nunbcr Of friends who held him in high
esteem. The lsDEPESDENr joins in
extending sy patty to the relatives OF
bin whose plWe" amongst us is left VA.
snnt by the ruthless hnpd OF death.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1886-05-16
Elko, Feb, IL. 1896.

Teachers in the public schools in
form ns that they can easily distinguish
boys who are addicted to smoking Gig.
errttcs from other scholi RS. They arc
not near so quick to lrari, and have an
apath tic li~stlcssncss Of manner almost
amounting in some cases 10 real stupid.
ity. Opium and tobacco have n demon.
alizing effect upon the juvenile mind
and body. II seems n pity that this
detrimental vice could not be cfrcctuaily
checked some how.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1886-05-16
\ Car Burned.

From our Wells correspondent under
date Of MAJ 9th, We have the following
particulars 81 the burning Of u car at
that place: :
A cur loaded al Moorc;s With cedar
posts for J. l.. PorUeE. UeAb. took FIRE
coming down tbe Cedar Pass bin on
No. y to-day. Every cSeriion was
made 70 put II oat SaRb was fopud jw.
possible aud then IL vas switched on
the J, where tbs Gv aud eODieDts were
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1886-05-16

Distance lends enchantmeut to the
~view," is II remark which Is often Ner-
fled, and particularly SO with parties
who ar, leaving Nevada for other parts.
Every lay some one is heard to praise
= distant mining camp, and sound the
attractions which it contains, occa>ion-
ally GO to the spot upon which their
ambiti rs are placed, but AS u general
rule thy return in II very short time.
Then ;aey will say Iu>carora II the
b,st ctuip in the country alter ALL
Times Review.
Advices of the sth instant are a fol-
lows:
The Eclipse Oil Refinery, at Frank.
lin. Pa. one of the largest IN the ol'Te-
gious, is now one mass Of II ines.
Eight ! inbred barrels Of oil have been
consumed.
The hank statement shows n reserve
lecrva>. OF S5l2, Uu0. The banks now
hold Sli,ll3,OUO i'll excess OF the legal
rule.
The railroad situation at Chicago
shows further improvement to-day.
All rra : ARE handling freight in large
quIutit. cS. The police made a number
of add iUnal arrests last night and this
morning. Fully fifty are nov uHdcr ar
V.-V ,.fft. .yfl.t,... .f t.NHtt.T .Ns14-t,.-
in their possession. or having fired at
the police.
A large bottle Of carbolic acid was
taken from a drug store in Chicago by
n mob of Anarchists. who Supposed tito
be whisky. and drank up by them.
The acid began to take effect rs soo AS
it entered the stomachs Of the rioters,
and in spite OF the b,st efforts of the
doctors and cme,ics, two Of the drinkers
are dead and three more are at deaths
door.
Mr.. Irving. who has charge of the es-
tate of one OF the AStprs, says certain
trade union people i'll New York citv re-
Gently made claims for reduced hours
and increased pay, threatening IA boy
colt II not favorable dealt with. The
Astors answered: mo, 80 ahead with
the boycott"
The enthusiasm of the crowd Of
strikers who have been assembled about
the different car shops at Detroit, Mich.
seems t, b. waning decidedly. +. W.
NaiSht. the brewer, who hal partially
conccd 4 the demands Of his mru to
day yielded completely. He paid lis
men - Il day for the seven days they
were ont, the iuc for the three days
boycott, the expense of advertising the
boycott aud minor items, making Il total
Of $3.50. lie also discharges eleven
men Who returned To his employ Oh the
second day OF the strike.
Sc ator Hearst was seen in regard t.
the reported disagreement bet vccn him
self and Senator Fair aud denied the
story ernphGticnlly. lie and MIR. Fair
are upon the most friendly terms, aud
nothing is likely to occur to change
these relations.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1886-05-16
A BRITISH sNoB.

II seems singular hat any intelligent
American citizen could 80 far forget his
position IN society NJ 10 become infntn.
atrd with anything pertaining 10 British
nobility, and condone in him n breach of
etiquette which would bnnish n citizen
OF the United States from polite society.
Yet the sDobs Of New York seem ever
ready TO treat the iudcccncies Of the
ill'breh Snobs Of the English nobility Ms
"cc"cen'riciiics." On this subject the
Sali Lake Democrat says:
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1886-05-16
LEASED THE HUMBOLDT HoySE

The patrons Of the we'll .known Hum.
boldt House and public generally, are
hereby informed that l have leased
from Joseph Lang, the above named
House for the term of one year, and will
continue the business as heretofore. /
shall endctvor to so conduct the house
as to assure entire satisfaction To all who
may favor ii with their patronage.
john KELsCH.
Elko. Feb. ~. 1896.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1886-05-16

George Young, the negro wife muir
derer, was hanged at Waxnhachie, Tex.
to-day in the presence OF 5000 persons.
The prisoner was cool aud collected.
lie made a speech declaring his inno-
ccncc and cNhorting others To profit by
lis fate and shuu evil ways and disco
lutte habits.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1886-05-16

on Crcle Jim"i~ Cl--kis ~ood-pile
back II the hotel. He Mas promptly
taken in by HI Keith. who. with the
assistance oi I'll. Bilkey. held tue thieN-
ishIy inclined heather until Constable
SlcAdams Was summoned, AMI the
night hawk was promptly given quar-
ters a. the Hotel de At3ell.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1886-05-16

One night only! Positively the last
chance to glide ON zc roller skate this
season. Frrern II linll will he open to
the lovers Of that popular Amusement
tonight. and if there i, ANY nice young
man who has not been ''lct down
hard, " now Is his Last chance.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1886-05-16
Advertised Letter List.

The following is n list of letters re-
manning in the postoGice at Elko,
May 8. 1856.
Allen Fred r., Burns Alice,
Chessman D., Carey. Will T.,
briggs, Edwin, Guunisou Il. v,
hOrn Alex, Motion II, II,
Persons calling for any of the above
will please say advertised.
G. II. SPEoULE, p. II.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1886-05-16

An item in nh Exchange snyH thot
salmon ntc caught in the Huruboldt and
sold In the markets OF Elko. This is o
mistake, ns there arc 20 salmon ~ the
Humboldt which hes 20 outlet 10 the
ocean. The only fish caught in the
river here are trout aud n few small
specimens Of a species Of sly silprps.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1886-05-16
A CARD

To the many kind friends whose aid
aud sympathy we're SO generously ex-
tended during my recent great afiiictien
l desire to express my sinrcre thanks
and deep gratitude, with n full r~ealiLa-
ton of the comfort derived from icing
surrounded With Grleut friends in u
time of great trial, and assuring them
that their kindly offices will never be
forgotten.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1886-05-16

,.una-d. The "a. ~as ear ir~ly 10 d.
nth the CRATE doors aud ~ind1vs
open same as for livestock, and I-ins
taken in next to the engine, Was caught
D.. sparks from tbs snoEe stack.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1886-05-16

Bartlett 4 Ostreiclrr received to-day
a lot OF ncw furniture for the new rooms
about completed. Tfcse rooms. when
furnished, will afford first class lodgings
Tor visitors t. EIko who dcsIe neat aud
coy apaTtnrTts.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1886-05-16

The great strike. the Presidents my.
ringe and the recent speeches Of JeG
Davis. are being utilized by advertising
sharps Us the basis for star locals.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1886-05-16

Sc ator Hearst was seen in regard t.
the reported disagreement bet wccn him
self and Senator Fair aud denied the
story emphnticnlly. lie aud MIR. Fair
are upon the most friendly terms. aud
nothing is likely to occur to cLuugc
these relations.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1886-09-17
Fancy Work.

Lesser Light wishes to know how
to arrange the tips of pea-cccks foath-
ers for stand scarf. When arranged
singly over the scarf they are simply
"gummed on with mixture of gum
tragacanth and water. \ fringe OF the
same might be added across the ends,
and these will be more naturally if
Sc'red than if fastened in any Other
manner.
Take piece Of "crinoline" as wide
as you desire fringe, and sew tips
securely to this with short thread. Each
quill is, of course, concealed by the tip
of the next one. The fringe should
project over the edge of foundation to
conceal it. Sew to scarf.
Lesser Light" | haye-in imagina-
tion-ornamented many pretty articles
with your quantities" of tips. As
You cannot bring your work and sit by
me, | will tell you two or three ways of
using them. \ pretty panel, with a
piece of light board, twelve by twenty
inches, covered with plush velvet, satin
or silk of any desired color. Shaded
brakes neck plush would be very pretty
with n few of the tips gummed on in the
form of bouquet. Before fastening
them on tie loosely together with tread,
then after cumming them on, cover
where they are tied together with a
little ribbon bow. If arranged neatly.
they will look as if painted. Picture
frames, panels, plaques, etc, can I'LL
be decorated with them and form
pretty ornaments for little work and
expense. "MIsTLETOE.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1886-09-17
THE HEARTH AND HALL.
WaYside Roses,

How beautiful they look this sum-
mer morning as they peep forth from
fences. hedges. stone-pileS and bitches,
making beautiful many an otherwise
unsightly spot. Note the different tints
and shades of these floral beauties.
There is one rivaling the lovely tint of
the sea-shell: here at your left almost
hidden 10y the tall elders is one almost
white; yondcr by that pool of water Is
"A large bush Of deep rosy crimson,
whose beautiful buds still sparkling
with dew, are eagerly added to our
noscg&y. There is not time toenumer-
ate all of those we note as we drive
along, for twill soon be train time and
Alma must be reached to-day. But a
thought is suggested which refuses TO
lie dormant. How these lovely roses.
sparkling with the morning dew, load
ing the air with sweetest perfume,
beautify and adorn the rough, barren
wayside. They hide the defects Of
many hideouS, msightly object. ton
ing its responsiveness until we forget
what is 50 kindly hidden by their tender
beauty.
Even 50 do the little acts of kindness.
the gentle words of sympathy and APP
probation cover our own unsightly
wayside of life with a crown of roses;
and the humble charity which thinketh
no evil. covers and hides our defects
with the tender foliage of love.
Oh, these wayside roses. how ought
we to gather and cherish them, and
plant others for like wayfarers to pluck
as they follow after Us. They lift the
sweet, radiant faces to tn" morning
dew, mutely returning thanks Tor Gods
watchcare and tenderness. So ought
we to do, but alas can we say we al
ways return thanks for all we receive,
the bitter as well as the sweet Yes,
we ought. for in gathering roses we find
the thorns have q mission rs well rs
the dainty blossoms. As our fingers
are pierced by their sharp points we
become more cautious, and seek to
avoid them. but after repeated stings,
we learn to endure. and become strong
to bear the pain. so in life, if we
accept the stings from the thorns of
adversely, with meek submissive hearts.
they shall work for our great reward.
a. y. ""
Bohemia. July 6, 1856.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1886-09-17
The Nurses Poem.

DEAR EDrroR:-l send the following
beautiful poem taken from the VIII
Del, Home Iiokly, feeling
confident that many Of our II. 4 II.
members will like it for their scrap
books. "MI>rLEroE.
She told it 20 me in a sweet. low tone,
In the hospital ward to-day;
We two were standing together atone,
Near by whore the sufferers lay;
And Il uame.css thrill shot into my heart
From heart to my brain il rose
When she said twas worthy the poets art
And should never Dc told in prose.
An orphan was he, about three years old,
when they carried him in;
with starry blue eyes and trcs,cs of gold,
And soft dimples i'm check. and chin.
His poor little back was broken IN two
And DE moancd far iato the night.
Till hc saw the nurses Dyes moised with dew,
Then hc sai9, I'm soon up all right
Don't cry. ne said, "for I'm going 20 slocp
And | vuc.s want to be kissed,
But not on the mo.th. right there go \ccp.'
And IA PIT up "a tiny hst
So she kissed thc 49, ava iie won't 20 sleep,
with tha b-t meath his dreaming head.
Aud they found il tborc, meath his golden hair
When tn dear little fellow was dead
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1886-09-17

DEAR HEARTH AND HALL Good
morning, one and all. have just been
ironing and thought ! would come into
the hall for a little rest before dinner
time. Did amy of you ever Try making
your cold starch out of soft water and
making it quite little soapy with some
nice hard soap before disolying the
starch? / think it quite an improve
mcnt and keeps the starch from stick
ing to the iron and is always obtain
able.
Can any of the members tell me
where | can get a gcntlcmans watch
guard made from hair? | would like
very much to get one made from my
hair, which is nice and long, for my
husband without his knowing il was
being done.
| have just got nicely settled ina new
place. way back in the woods. or near
the woods. some forty miles from my
old home ana among entire strangers.
so | shall look with renewed interest
for the coming of our H. x IL.
wonder if there are any in the HALL
beside myself who have never visited
Niagara Falls. and if so, are you look
ing forward with great anticipation 20
the time when you can make the "Trip:
am. always feel so sorry for those
Door unfortunate DcOple who cau moi
enjoy travelling even a short distance
without being so sick. ! have two
friends WHO are always deathly sea-
sick the moment the ears commence 90
move. | am only sick i'm imagination
because | can 90 oftener.
Well, it is nearly II o clock. which You
know means a fire and dinner.
Where is Elise? | never made a
ribbon cake from her receipt but thank
her for sending it. ELL LEE.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1886-09-17

his pride and carries an upper lip as
stiil as IA east iron door step scraper,
neednot starye, and stand a good chance
u become rich. "lDA ENOLE,n
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1886-09-17
FRIDAY, SEPT. Il, 1886.
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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1886-09-17

It viii bc welcome news to many of
our roader, who are, or have been,
patients of Dr.J d. Kergan. Michi-
gau's ol1es, and best known specialist,
to learn dat he intends to have sur
gcous fr.m b.s institute visit regularly
TIE principal cities and towns through
ont Michigan The first visit to Alma
viii De made on Tuesday sept. -, dur
ing which time professional services
viii bc rendered free to all persons
suffering from any chronic disease OF
deformity.
On saturday and sunday, Sept. %
and 2G. lhe doctors representatives
visit ST. Louis. on Monday, the 9th.
they may De- seen in Ithaca. and Oh
"Wednesday, Sept ~, ia Mt. Pleasant.
Cut ,his out for future reference.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1886-09-17
EPlscopAl cHuR.,h.

- ENfCES are % d ~ .,c baptist Church n
- 'c morning o. ta -.cuud sunday. Dud I'm
40 ltcruoous ui thc th r,l and ust Sundays oi
cacl mouth.
REV. Wa. CHA.d.Gs, Missionary.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1886-09-17

Beng very DESTROYS of settling
affairs with ou creditors, also of
supporting my family, ! have studied
carefully what I might do that would
help me in So doing as quickly as
possible. Wy husband having had
a good patronage in the past, have
concluded 20 reopen the market
formerly hep, by him. To one I'M
accustomed to depending solely upon
their own efforts there is a great deal
to be accomplished, and being very
anziou, 20 elemmy husband of all the
blame, take tAis means Of trying to
meet his unsettled accounts, for
which ! earnestly beg your patron
age. 4 pccial invitation to ladies.
3-Zw. Mrs. w. W. PIKE.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1886-09-17
Tho Verdict Unanimous.

". y. Suit, Druggist, Bippus. Ind
iestlfes: IL can recommend Electric III
tiers as he very best remedy. Every Do
tic sold has given relief IN every case
One man took six hotties, and was Cifco
of rheumatism of 10 years .taudll =.
Abraham Hare druggist BcllTille' ONO
aflirms: The best selling medicine ! have
ever handled in nv 20 years experience
is Electric Biiicrs Thousands oi olhcl
haze died their testimony, so TINT th
verdict is unanimous that Electric bitici
do car, all diseases Of he Liver III me-
or blood. Only half dollar a bottle ut u
;. Webbs Drug Store.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1886-09-17
The Yacht Race.
hkRTlN VAN BUREN STONE,
sAuNo-MAsrrn OF THE MAYFLowER.

-: -:
The NayIl0Wer has been selected from
urnoll9 fleet OF sloops as the one most
likely ID def at tho Galatea. She Is from
Boston, and us owned b. General Paine,
the enthusiastic yaehtsman whose libor-
atty provided the Puritan last year.
The llayloWer is gatdcd 10y most pco-
pie as festor boat than the Puritan,
VII she r,-cn Dle5 very closely, but
She is larger. Tic most important diff
fer nee between ,hem under present cir
cuMet.H $, is her uleri0r sailing quail
iti as mantle tel in the recent trials.
OF course IL IS possible that under cx-
certi 'al conditions the Puritan would
prove tho faster yacht OF the two.
Rotu The Priscilla and the Atlantic the
pride OF New York, yield the palm IF
supremacy 10 hose beautiful crea ions OF
Boston skill in ship-bu.!d.ng, the Pun
tan Z. tho Naylower; and the choice
of tAo M1yil0Wcr % sail against tie Ct l.
atcN generally commended. Captain
"jOe Ellsworth acts as pilot on
board tho May1oWor in her contc with
the English cutter, and the subject OF
our sketch as her sa.llng-mlster
Martin Van Buren, Stone is man
thoro ssAiy quail lcl 10 defend American
supremacy III yachting, Of which our
posses ION OF the america cup is the
symbol Tie is q native OF Massachu-
aeus, bora az Suampscott in that GOOD
ola commonwealth. That he can sail
81 cht TO make the most Of her capahil-
l.ie ha tccn evidenced in his capture
oi many prizes. lie was master Of the
s.l9.u-t II.leyon for twelve years.
Captain stone takes his part in the in
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1886-09-17
Bohemia. July 6, 1856.
Proud and Poor.

Young mon out of business are some
times sadly hampercd by pride. Many
young men who 60 West. take more
pride than money, and bring back all
the pride and no money at all. \
Young man who works for his bread, =
no matter what honest work he does,
has no reason for shame. \ young
man who eats the bread of idlcncss. no
matter how much money lie has, is dis
graced. All young men starting IN life
ought to aim, first Of all, find where
they can earn their bread with hoe, or
spade, wheel-barrow. curry comb,
backing brush. no matter how. indie
pendence first. The bread and butter
question settled, let the young man
perform his duty so manfully as 10 at
tract attention, and let him constantly
keep his eyes open for Il chance to do
better. About half the poor. proud
young men. and two-thirds of the poor,
discouraged young men are always oft
ork. The young man who pockets
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1886-09-17
.contInued LON Fourth rngel

teach the teacher. Editors. clergymen.
lawyers, doctors, merchants, mechanics,
farmers, all know how TO teach school
better than the schoolmaster does, and
they all interfere injudiciously with his
art. This state of affairs would not
long exist if the people had confidence
in the teacher and his ability. Our only
hope is through public opinion If pub
lie opinion demands legislation, legisla-
ton Will come. If public opinion says
let things remain as they are, then the
legislators Will turn their attention to
something else. And. fellow teachers,
your duty and my duty is to aid in edu-
catina public opinion up to this idea of
better schools, better work, better teach
ers. better salaries. How can we do it?
BY having better schools, by doing bet
ter work, by being better teachers, by
deserving better salaries, 10y cXemplify-
ing these elements of real success, Am
bition, tact, cooperation, character, in
teligence and enthusiasm.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1886-09-17

l would like TO exchange patterns Of
infants long clothes. said patterns TO
consist Of robe, yoke. Slip and corcd
dresses. night dress shirt and bib. six
patterns in all, with directions for
fancy work Of most any kind, or, Will
send the set for 90 cents in stamps or
postal note. Address.
Mis- q. y.
Box IS Reading, IIillsdale Co.. Mich.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1886-09-17
A. F. EAGAN,

Agent, Alma. Mich.