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Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1892-03-10
SOCIETIES.

SOCIETIES.
MAsoNs--nYkA LODGE NO. ga4 -Meots first
Saturday night m esels elsmonth
A. r. Scruggs W. M., ~. A. Dngger. s. W.,
II. ID. Hill. J. W., T.. w. Patterson, Treas.
Z John Z. Barnett, sec'y. W. M Gist, 4 y.
L Hamilton, J. D.. Y. II. Woodali, Tyler.
KNIGHTS OF no Or LoiyuE NO. 1SSJ-Me
every 1st and 81 Tuesday night
J.J Conan. Dictator, III Barnett, Treas.
G. w. Mcknight, Reporter, III. o. Erwin,
Financial Reporter,
KNIGHTS & LADIES. OF HoxoR.-LoDGE NO %
Meets I'd and Sd Ihura<laysnights In each
month Is. T.. Mciae, Protector, Mrs A.
Hodge, Sec'y, s. III. Dean, Treasurer.
woMAN's cHaIsrIAy sNpEnAscE UNION
Meets at Methodist Wurch first Sunday in
each month, o'clodap M, Mrs Katie
seay, presidents Mrs, ,-TE, Dean, ssc'y and
treasurer; Miss Anna 1sgers, rec. secSy.
YOUNG woMAx's cHnIsrgs TEMPERANCE uN-
Ios.-M Meets second aud ,arth sunday even
fngs In each month. Mil My Seay, presi-
dent; Miss Lily Miller. CT. sec'y; Miss Lila
Merrill. rec. scc'y; Miss Isarl Barnett, treas.
T. A. III U.--IUKA LODGts =. li4o. Meets
snrst Saturday IL each rnoatIrN n,
A. I. scruggs. Pres. ). d. Hhsson, sec'y.
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1892-03-10

able momentum. IL is to be hoped
that the Tribune editor is better pre- :
pared to take the risk OF defeat than
the late Horace Greeley was. Boston
Herald, Dem.
Gov. Buchanan, OF Tennessee. who
was Hill man until recently, has
gone over to Boies. That .goed West
ern" man movement grows stronger
but unless union on one man be eff
lected some time before the national
convention meets. the movement will
not accomplish much. st. Louis Globe
Democrat. Rep.
In our opinion, II 1t shalt be assum-
ed that Mr.. Cleveland cannot carry
New York" and the Democratic Ma
tional Convention shall, therefore,
choose some other leader for the next
campaign, 1t will not bo worth while
to 60 into the campaign except as a
matter Of form and for the sake Of pre-
serving the pa W organizati9 N. =
Charleston News, ID
The Democratic party IN piaer slistcs
may divide between two y moro call-
didates, II they choose, and thus dIssi-
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1892-03-10
TERMs-CAsn s120 PER YEAR.

pate their strength in the convention.
Iowa will present but one name-that
OF Horace Boies. Not the least among
the elements OF strength in his candi-
dacy will be the fact that the victori.
Gus party in his State will know no
othor name than his. st. Louis Re-
publican, Dem.
The Albany convention iterates and
re-iterate3 its instructions to the Now
York delegation to support Hill in a
way which cannot be disregarded The
Democratic presidential lists are fairly
open, and the tricky champion who
bears the befouIed banner OF Tammany
is first In the field. Boston journal,
Rep.
Springer gave out an interview on
Grover Cleveland once, which will
continue 10 defeat him for tho Speak
ership as long as he lives, perhaps.
The trouble with some persons is they
want something every time they in
dorse man. Hill will have all those,
while the people will continue with
such noble fellows os Senator Palmer
is known to- be. --Chlcago Globe, Dem.
Senator Hill fights those who are
outside OF his party. lie is the strong
est and most available man to Domin-
ate for the Presidency. II we work
with MIN he can carry New York. New
Jersey, Connecticut, Indiana. or Iowa
or Wisconsin and the South With
tariff reform and honest money, we
confidently hope for Senator Hills
election TO the Presidency. Augusta
Chronicle. Dem.
There should be no break in She
ranks oil New York Democracy, Glove
land or no Cleveland, Hill or no hfl.
| and those who have embarked on the
periious course OF boilers or protest
ants should be, OF all men, most care
full to incur no impeachment OF their
motives and TO take no position in
which the interests OF the cause which
they say they have at heart, shall be
compromised or put in jeopardy, eth
er by pride OF opinion or by the ope-
ration of affection for one man. or ol
dislike for another. The party is
above individuals. Brooklyn Eagle,
Dem.
/ The Democrats seem to forget that
they were elected to accomplish prac.-
ical legislation. II they will get down
to business and pass some bills, reserv-
ing their campaign speeches for the
campaign. they will better satisfy their
constituents and stand better chance
4 Of reelection. Kansas City Times, Ind
Dem.
Daniel Dougherty's eloquent tribute
TO Clevelahd--''a name entwined with
victory was one oil the magical In
iluences which led to his elcctio n.
With Cleveland, this record has been
disastrously broken. but Hill stands
forth to-day the living embodi mcnt of
Democratic triumph, his name the syn
onym of snccess. and his every under
taking but the forerunner OF achi eve
ment. Augusta Chronicle, Dom.
II the Southern States Democrats
act.with common sense in the matter,
they will send level-headed men as del :
egates to the Chicago convention. with
out reference 10 HUI or any other can
didatc. The South cannot safely as
sumo to instruct her delegates for any
body, nor can she afford TO burden or
hamper her representatives with in
structions. ''Instructing' is not pop
ular in the South. anyway. Chatta-
nooga Times, Dem
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Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1892-03-10
CHURCHES.

BAPTIST. Sunday School every Sunday mt
ga q. ~, Il. Gambler. Sup't, Miss Anna
Hogers, organst; preaching I'd and 4th sun
days in each month ut ii a m. and 7p M.
also Saturday night before ~ sunday; pray
er.meeting Monday night, OK clock
REV. JOSEPH s5HAcgELToID, Pastor
METHODIST. Sunday School every .Eunday
at S:3J .. IN, &. r. Haiancriy Sup't, Miss
Mipnie Burnett organisr; preaching every
Sunday ut u a. IN. and p. 10. prayer meet.
ing Wedn >sdly eve 7o'clcck. j. W. BELL,
MRS H. A. NEBLGTT, Orginist Pastor
PREsBYTERlAS Sunday School every Sun
day ut q. M, Vim Groesbeck, Sup't, Miss
Alice Kranse. Organm; preaching every
third Sunday, II a. III and7 y. IN; prayer
nesting every Iharsaay evening, O'clock
REV. JOHN s. PAnK, Pastor.
EPISCOPAL. Sunday School and services at
9:8Ja. N. each Sunday Miss H. A. Lawrence
supt; during Lent prayers p. m.
CHRISTIAN. Sunday School and services
every Sunday at $3.50 a. m JACK J. MOORE
: Sup't
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1892-03-10
POLITICAL PRESS OPINIONS.

The situation for year past has
been Cleveland ora Western man. The
situation Is unchanged. Kansas City
Times, Dem.
Politics is too sharp game to allow
the Democrats any reasonable hope
that they will be helped out OF their
silver dilemma by the Republicans. =
Providence Journal, Dem.
Whitelaw Rsid's Vice Presidential
boom seems TO bc developing consider
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1892-03-10

HoN. DAVID b. HILL has accepted
an invitation to address the people OF
Mississippi, at Jackson, on the 10Th
inst, on the political issues OF the day.
tits expected there will be large
gathering at jackson on the above
date, to hear the distinguished gentle-
man.
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1892-03-10
coNrINuEp rnoM fouRriI rA0E 8. :.

once the best OF friends, are now Bit
ter enemies; petty lawsuits, quarrels
and bloooy fights are OF frequent oc-
currence whore the law ii la effect
II this measure becomes law, It
should be specially stated, that tho
tax TO build the fences, should be rals-
ed from real-estate; the tenant and
share croper should not be taxed for
this purpose.
CoMMUNICA TOR.
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1892-03-10
DIRECTORY.

COUNTY.
Chancery Clerk, T. w. Patterson.
Circuit Clerk, Ii. o. Erwin,
Sheriff, W. B. McGehec,
Treasurer, Job II. Scruggs.
Sup't Schools. DR.. n. 4. Carmack,
Assessor, II. r. Rogers,
Cor0rer X Ranger, WE. McDouga
Supervisors: lst Beat, l.. r. Bonds, I'd
Joe Marlar, 3D.. John Jourdan, 4th. 7. j.
Storment, 5th. W. Z. Clark
Circuit Court, First district, Hon. Locke
y Houston, Judge w B. Walker, attorny
erms second Monday In Jan. and July.
Chancery Court, First judicial District.
Hon. Baxter Mcfarland Chancellor Time
OF meeting: lsy Mondays in juno and Dec.
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1892-03-10

0TGfTTs WOMEN who. have Headaches,
NH'k Backaches. Neuralgias,, scanfy
MIN Profuse and Painful Menstruation,
UlO4A Disorders aud Displacements OF
tho Womb and Sexual Organs. Barrcnness,
Leucorrhoea. etc. shonid send for WO-
MANS BOOK OF LIFE. tsealsd) free with
particulars for home cure. No Curo No
Pay. Scientific Qualifications Uniiznited
Experience. Careful Diagnosis and Honsst
Representations are tbe secrets Of our sue
cess Address. q. W. PARKER, n D., 3A0
n Cherry, Nashville, Tenn
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1892-03-10

Mayor, W. w. Harvey ex -ofiicio J. p.
\ Marshal, A. b. Patterson.
Alderinen j. J. Conan, secy and treas
W Grcgson, Il. d. Smith, II. C,istieberr,
O. w. Mcknight
Nighc Watch, ". N. Gist.
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1892-03-10

EET7ET Who are WEAK, NEROOus DE
MI II BlLITA1ED. who In folly andig-
I',ly norauce have trined away their
IHAxsvigor OF BODY, MIND and MAN.
HOOD, causing terrible drains upon tho
wells OF life, Headache, Backhchc, Dread-
full Dreams, Weakness OF Memory, Pimples
upon the face, and all the effects leading To-
early decay Consumption or Insanity, send
tfculars Of a homo cure No euro No Paw.
DIR. PARKER, 80 N. Cherry, Nashville, Ten.
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1892-03-10


On Tuesday night the Memphis jail
was broken open and three OF the
''carve" rioters. Mcdowell, Stewart
and Moss, the ring-lcaders, were taxi
en- out by masked men. The negroes
assaulted the deputies who raided the
curve last Saturday night
What "a chance fortbe pious(f) Re-
publican papers OF the North to make
political capital. What the South
err Democrats mob three innocent, law
abiding coiered gentlemen, just be-
cause they resisted and assaulted the
officers OF the Law who were doing
their dutyP Come North poor down
trodden brother, we will give you ref
uge in our doubtful States until tho
| November election Is over. provid ed
yoR win vote carly and ofssn for the
Republican candidatef.
Judge Tourgee 10 expected TO resur.
ect the '.BysStander, and Harriet. Il.
stoweI Uncle Tda's Cabin before
November.
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1892-03-10
II B. REvNoLDs.

Attorney at Law,
,iJKA, MISSISSIPPI
special attention 10 ali matters pertaining
20 land. Communications replied 10 BY
return mail.
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1892-03-10
cARrrRayrLLE.

There has boon considerable sick
ness in this vicinity during the last six.
nonthe; but we are glad 10 soy that
the health Of the people is improving.
Farmers are preparing for q crop.
The low price on cotton is somewhat
discouraging 10 the people In this part,
but great many viii try 1t again.
X w. Buchanan, OF Burnt Mills.
seems to be In as good spirits as II
cotton wore worth from three to Ave
cents.
Prof. X. M Burt, who has been STIR
ring mp a musical interest in Hardin
and McNairy counties, Tenn, is with
US again, and We hope viii remain for
q season; for he is missed in our
churches at home. Hc Is now conva-
lcscing from Jobs complaint.
We learn chat there Is Likelihood
OF the Southern peoples recovering
pay forproperty burned by the North
ern armies. win the EDIToR please
give us some information concerning
this in bis next issue.
think every farmer should take
his county paper; he cannot afford to
oe without 1t even one week. FELIX.
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1892-03-10
IUKAPogTOFFI,

IUKA POsTOFFICE.
Il W. CARTER POSTMASTER Office Hours:
Ia m. tot p III. Sunday Que hour after
opening the mails
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1892-03-10

MEMPHIS d CHARLESTON RAILROAD.
LOCAL TINE CARD.
TRAINS EAsT--Lcaye, :l3 o. m, and 2:21 n. m
Y&INs WEST Leuves 5:.ls a IN and :35 /, m.
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1892-03-10
EVERY SUBSCRIBER eaETS a FREs3E

Every Bs * aud Mer.l.oia
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1892-01-22

Sunday, in n neat little cutter, the
i:orses keeping time to the many bells.
BY his side was q lady, who, judging
from appearance and size, was not
Mrs. ID. Wm. Snow was also observed
driving in Golden Gate Park, and he,
too, was not alone. Obi these times
or these men!
! A Chinaman came in from Ruby TO
Halleck, distance of fifty miles, on
snow shoes. making the trip in ten
hours. 1 presume a blizzard picked
him up and bore him along, other
wise he never would have reached his
destination. Nevertheless, when he
hove in SIGHT here, all that could be
seen OF the Celestial was his pig tail.
SO ended that speedy journey, thus
cheating Goodwin out Of his stage
fare. a..
Our jovial and once happy ranger
George Gedney, has joined the
ministry. AS an amateur preache-,
he is perfection Itself. He preaches
daily sermons, but what we Gun not
fathom is, "Why did he seek such a
solemn proression?"
The roads and highways of Ruby
and adjacent valleys are in an almost
impossible condition. The slephs
which travel have to go in a walk
wherever they wish to go. It 1.-The
beautiful snow, fills the houses and
streets below" what will become of
US poor inhabitants ally longer.
Where, oh where has that pretty girl
gone,
Where, oh where can she be;
With her rosy cheeks and nut brown
eyes,,
Where, oh where is she?
Oh. that girl, that pretty girls gone,
But return soon now will she.
She adroitly went GA pair OF snow
shoes,
And with them again, her we'll see.
- RAIN AND SHINE.
Ruby Valley, Jan. Is, 1882.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1892-01-22
SALMAGUNDI.


II was little frosty this morning.
Star Valley items arrived too late
for this issue.
Miss Amy Weston arrived from the
West lust night
the thermometer at Mr.. Muller'a
drug store registered % degrees below
zero this morning.
The Ormsby county Grand Jury
failed TO find an indictment against
Pete Taylor accused of embezzliug
81 OBJ while Depu " Sheriff. -
We received this morning bulletin
ON NevSda's sugar beets, from The Ne
vada Agricultural Experiment Sta
ton, which We viii publish to-mor-
row.
The Democratic National Commit
tee met at Washington yesterday and
decided to hold the National Conven-
ton at Chicago on the Dist day of
June, 1892. It is cold day when
the windy city" gets left.
Arthur Leonard, the embezzling
express clerk at Carson, was found
guilty by the jury and judge Rising
'eenteuced him to three years in the
State Prison. He was taken to the
peniEentiary on Wednesday.
us. Marshal Moore can,e mp this
morning to get Thesnas Richards, ar
rested at Wells the first of this month
for selling whiskey to Indians. The
Marshal will take Richards to Carson
tonight to bs,dcalt, with by the u s.
CoHrt.
The News from Chilli this morning
bears more peaceful tone. The
great New York papers, tho World,
Advertiser and Herald deprecate war
and call upon; the administration to
lay aside "Jingoism" end settle the
controversy as becomes a nation of
'65 5000, 600 people.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1892-01-22
On the Judges Side.

A story is told OF well-kuown
Judge who,is noted for his fondness
for conveying TO jurors, in his charges
to them, his own opinion with regard
to the merits of the case. In one case
he had done SO with great plaiDness,
but, to his amazeuent, the jury re-
NAMED out for hours without coming
TO an agreement. The Judge, says
the Detroit NetoS, inquired of the
oeicef what was the matter, and
learned that one juror was holding
out against the other eleven.
He,seo for the jury at once, and
stating to the JURORS that he had
plainly intimated how the case ought
to beSdecided, said he understood that
one juror was holding out against the
other eleven. He proceeded to re-
buke the Juror sharply. The obstinate
juror WAS . nervous little man and as
coon as the Judge was done he rose
and said: '"Your Honor, may I say u
word?" "Yes, SIR" said the indig nant
Judge" "What have you to say?"
SWELL what wanted to say is, I am
the only fellow that's Oh your side
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1892-01-22
Ruby Valley Items.

EDIroR INDEPENDENT:-Qld Boreas
turned himself loose again on the 18th,
and showered down some ton inches
more snow, and twice, tes, three
times shat amount of wind 10 the dis
gust of every soul. Stock men had
begun TO neutrality-suspicious., chinook
having occurred which settled the
tho SHOW foo$ or more; but now
there IS nohope for range stock. The
farmers who have hay enough for the
Winter will come out ahead in the
Spriag. In my opinion, sheep are
the boss for Nevada, provided, of
course, that every second Winter is q
hard one. Those quadrupeds can
walk on top Of the snow and gu bsist
on pine nuts, and the like.
Miss Addie Lawson, the Ruby Cen
trail school ma'aai, has returned to her
home in Gold Hill. The young lady
has faithfully served as teacher, and
we are pleased to learn that she will
return tn the Spring to again wield
the birch or willow, and resume her
school duties.
The boys III Secret Valley are hav-
ing iue fun travelling on snow shoes
to their temperance meetings. They
have organized lodge, having elected
the following officers: President, Jno.
Donneily; Treasurer, Tark Persons.
The other officers will DO installed
next Reeting. Success to you, boys
The hefore-msntione card party OF
Mr.. and Mrs. j. w. Smiths, was q
swell affair. Mrs. Wright won the
BOBBY prize. as the most perfect cheat
Mrs. Healy was awarded the second
prize. All departed feeling highly
p'eased with the evenings entertain.
meut, hoping to meet there soon again
Gay Dawley was seen to go madl ,
raahsnE by liz it could DO 50 called
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1892-01-22
BUSINESS LOCALS.

Fine wedding stationery at this
Office. ...
Subscribe for the INDEPENDENT and
ct the news.
Banjo, violin and guitar strings, u
fine assortment. at Muller's.
Job work done at the INDEPENDENT
ffice at prices to suit the times.
A fire stock Of fresh French can
dies and stationery just received at
Reinhart's. ....
"a large stock tof Christmas goods
just received at Rosenstock's. Call
and see them. ..... "a.
Protect your weak eyes from the
injurious effect of sun and snow glare
by getting pair OF dark glasses at
Muller's. o. $1,000 $780, e..
The INDEPENDENT Office has Just
received lot Of tho latest styIo and
Btze DGdies' Visiting Cards. Bring
along your orders.' - -. ...,
Sam NsusGhyander,S at, ,Nyd's old
stand, is a. practical Matchmaker and
wants to do any Work you may have
in his line, His prices are reasonable
and he guaran toes satisfaction, ..a.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1892-01-22
To the Public.

Mrs. A. w. Brown informs the'pub-
Ito that the Humboldt House has
heen, thoroughly clcaned, repaired
and renovated and ia now open for
bosf(lers and lodGer. Meals served
at nil hours. a share Of public
patronage 10 solicited. 49,, \ II
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1892-01-22

A Physician's Gift to Humanity.
Weak mon restored to perfect man.
hood by the Great Australian remedy,
free. Address, Box 1864, San Fran
cisco, Cal.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1892-01-22

Have your job work done at the
INDEPENDENT office.
Do not lie behind time in keeping
your engagements when you can have
your time piece cleaned, repaired and
regulated by Sam. Neuschwander at
NYe's old stand.
A fine display Of silver ware, fancy
dishes, lamps, knives, forks, spoons
ETC., at the EFT. M. Co.'s. Cali and
inspect these goods, which are tho
finest il their line ever brought to
Blko. ... 49,.
Orphan Tom and George Grant
have opened the Elephant Stable
formerly run by P. E. Wore. Tom is
n veteran hostler, will guarantee satis-
faction, and feed horses at reduced
rates. .. tx
M. Reinhart has
lust received. his
Fall E.. and Winter
samples. for custom
made" clothing. . II
you ~ d. want = your
clothes made to or
der, give him a call
and see as fine: Il
line Of samples 3,as
has ever been ex-
hib Bit in in EElko.
You can get a suit
of clothes made to
order from $2l zoo
up. Fit Guarant.
teed. -...
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1892-01-22

Bal in Treasury ,..... 62, 100 II
The above amount stands to the
credit of the several funds as per
. Treasurer's Bal. Sheet, dated Jan. /.
1892, hereto attached.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1892-01-22
DIED.

GRovER:-Near Bellevue, Idaho, Jan.
10, 1892, Charley, only son of Geo.
H. and Matte Grover, aged years
and month.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1892-01-22
JOINT STATEMENT .
OF AUDITOR AND TREASURER
OF ELkO COUNTY.

For tho Quarter Ending Dob. "a
1891. -
CounFy Of EIko. as.
AUDITORS OFFICE.
Jan g isr2.
To the Honorable Board OF County Commis-
Siopers Of Elko County, Nevada.
GESrLsNsN; We herewith submit orr Quar-.
teily Report Of the Finances Of the ECoanty
Or the quarter ending Doc. g., 1901.
3espsS. fIliy submitted; "a.
aHo, u.AgI(sS, .a
. Auditor,
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1892-01-22

Total Disbursements.s54,58 $50 Os
The DeLamar nugget. [volume] (DeLamar, Idaho) 1891-1900, 1892-07-16
No Eodalss.

Amateur photographers going to the
worlds fGir he'd better leave their cam
cras at home if they want to keep cut
Of trouble. 1t is announced that snap
shooting will not be allowed. The
right to mako and sell photographs of
Buildings, exhibits, grounds te., IS to be
leased to q limited number of RESPONSE
bic parties, and they arc to have a
rigid monopoly, for which they are cx-
posted topay a handsome price. Thisis
the invariablc rude at such expositions,
the revenue from the sale of rights to
photographers being IN important part
of the income.
The DeLamar nugget. [volume] (DeLamar, Idaho) 1891-1900, 1892-07-16
Eleet-ioisz il fho vatican.

Tho pope has considered the use Of
electricity, and tho installation OF an
electric lighting system in tac Vatican
Is in progress. The Papal palace has
for some time had az elevator, also
q complete telephone system Of its
own, aad connected with the central
station in Romo. His holiness has ap-
parcntly become convinced tAat tic
world do move" aad hence, pc~haos,
his less bigotod attitude toward Amer
lean pubic schools.
The DeLamar nugget. [volume] (DeLamar, Idaho) 1891-1900, 1892-07-16
CALIFORNIA; QUEER CAVERN
a Wonder Of tho laeI4c Coast Which ia
Never Econ Explored.

a Wonder Of tho I4eI4c Coast Which TTas
Never Eecn Explored.
On the north side Of Table mountar
and ear its top is an opening in I'll.
lava that has since its carly days bcct
known as s'the lions dcn.'' 1t was S
named from tic fact that fer years it
was the lair of q band of fcrocious Cal
ifcrnia lions that, when the country
was largely devoted to sheep raising,
made mighty dcpredations upon the
1oells and caused the much an
noyanco end loss. When pursued the
animals would seek refuge ia this den
and no hunter would dare to enter it.
The ground about the entrance was
covered with tho bones and remnants
of sheep and other animals. With the.
increase CT population the lions have
gradually disappeared, although as LATE
as last spring two of the aailnals were
seen to cnter tho cave. Or9villc Nor
curry says no known man has v pen
ctrated this ave to its fullest depth.
The mouth is about four or five feet
high and three feet wide and the cpcr-
ing Gcsecnds with q sharp decline fc1
about two hundred feet. Further tha.
this 1t has been explored. Now.
however, q party ct young men kav.
made arrangements to explore it, a1G
if possible, penetrate to its bottom.
That it is Of great depth is certain, Il.
n a stand at the opening and heavc
great stones down the dcclivity and The
sound viii gradually die away in tax
distance. Tho young men have PRO
cured several hundred feet of ropes,
torches and ladders and will thoroughly
explore the cavern.
What adds a peculiar interest to the
expedition and gives zcst to the explor-
ers is the w~cll-l1nown fact that in the
hcydey Of his career as abandit Joaquin
blurictta and his band of faithful fol
made the rcccsses Of Tablc
mountain the base Of their operation
in this section. From there they voul
swoop down on the miners, and then
laden with gold dust. retreat to ths
mountains. Search as they might, thu
could not locate them. II has
been supposed by many this same cave
was where the famous outlaw sccrcted
himself. 1t may be, too, that deer
in the bowels of the earth Jca-
JUN hid the greater portion of his ILL
but nevertheless just as potent,
wealth.