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Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1895-10-18
SAI.MAGUNDI

Don't forget the Shadow social to-
morrow night.
SILVER Medal Flour" is making new
friends every day. Try it. X
The assessment roll of Lander
country foots up s1,373.41567.
Fine, fresh sausage, made every
day, at Craighead's butcher shop. r
Mr.. and Mrs. Hugh Martin left on
No. to-day for San Francisco.
Oysters served in every style at the
Depot Hotel at all hours. Guaranteed
fresh or no pay.
George Hardesty and Paul Schil
lerstrom are in from South Fork to-
day.
The Sheehan Sisters have q fine
stock of ladies' and children's hats.
Call and see them.
M. X. Eager, of South Fork, who
has been quite sick at the Depot Ho-
tel, is worse to-day.
DR.. G. F. Moore, Dentist, Elko.
Crown and bridge work. Teeth with
out plates. Office at residence. *
The cholera epidemic in the Ha-
waiian Island is ended. There we're
eighty-fve cases and siXty-two deaths.
The cheapest place to buy ready
made clothing Is at REMNANTS.
Don't buy a suit till you see our
prices.
Superintendent Beebe has taken
the two runaway boys, Roberts and
Mcdonald, back to the Orphans
Home.
Buy Solver Medal Flour" and
build up home industry. x
G. H. Stuckie, cashier of the State
Bank of Deiluth, Mimi, has skipped
out with about $4,000 of the banks
money.
An immense stock of the latest pat
terms in wall papers and carpets just
received at Remnants. Their prices
are ali right. Try them.
We are all jurymen on the Durrant
trial and will render our verdict as
soon as he.evidence is all in, says an
exchange. Up to this time the YER
dict is guilty in the first degree.
Dave Casper has Just received a
new lot of samples of Fall and
Winter clothing which will be made
to order from s13 80 up.
The wheat crop of Ohio is estimated
to be 100000 bushels short of the
average yield and 24,000,000 bushels
less than last year, which was the
largest in the history of the State.
Have you seen Reinhart's display
Of ladies' dainty stationery and mems
elegant neckwear? All new. Come
early and get your choice.
The Supreme Court has fled its
decision in the State militia cases.
The decition is against the military
companies and is to the effect that
they must "hire their own hall" OF
disband.
Silver Medal Flour" is the best on
the market. Use no other.
A band Of Nevada Indians who
nave finished work in the hop fields,
have formed a company Of war
dancers. They are travelling about
different towns OF California giving
exhibitions.
have opened full line of new
gents furnishing goods in the Alex
ander building which i will sell
cheap for cash. Give me call. CAB
SAR ALEXANDER.
Tho August output Of the DeLamar
nine in Nevada was as follows: Tons
crushed, 1878; bullion realized, s75,-
|z''73; ore shipped, 5,2U8 tons. Total
revenue, s81,227.53; expenses, s41,.
'0o'S3; profits, -39,559.20.
Hot SDrinoa diannfcl, NJ tho 17tb
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1895-10-18

The healing properties of De Wits
Witch Hazel Salve are we'll known.
1t cures eczema, skin affections and
Is simply a perfect remedy for piles.
+. +. Muller.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1895-10-18

j'argain and Sale Deeds, Chattel
M ttgages,- Notary Public and Jus
tic Of the Peace Acknowledgements
and other blanks for sale at the In
DEPENDENT office.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1895-10-18

arrest OF Corbett. The merits of the
case under the law will be argued and
passed upon by Chancellor Leather
man under a writ Of habeas corpus.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1895-01-20

Yesterday | received my blank apP,,
cid life insurance compan' Snss.
several new and rather ye' ,oa uSsnI
ions which were not asked m' "H''
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1895-01-20

slaves Mandy, Moke and Toop had by
no means been overlooked, for cosy
and suitable building had been erected
expressly for them on the site OF the
negro quarters, and In 1t they were in
stalled and, like their qrondam master
were content.
To be again on the scenes Of his vaca.
tion of the year before was TO Richard
change so agreeable as TO exceed his
highest expectations. He and MLda
resumed their rides and drives on the
same roads with which they had be-
come familiar the previous summe and
autumn, and also resumed their long
rambles over the hills aud fields. One
evening while returning from a horse
back ride they came to the abandoned
Slaywick estate and Stacked their speed
in order TO contemplate the forlorn old
building rapidly going TO wreck for the
want of attention. A rank growth of
grass, weeds and vines and scattered
flowers had sprung up about 1t, almost
touching the wlndow-sills and threat
ening TO encrOach upon the walk and
the dlapidated porch, the whole rem
dered more gloomy by the low screech-
ing OF an owl, impatient for night TO
come, and by the incessant croaking of
frogs in the runs and marshes.
well may it be considered haunted, ]"
observed Muda. 81 do not think that a
more typical haunted house could well
be imagined. A perfect harbor for
owls, bats and other nocturnal creatures,
| have no doubt. shall make sketch
of IL some day and offer 1t as an illus
tratien for some haunted house story"
The owls and the bats are unQues-
tionably the reputed ghosts that the
negroes declare are nightly seen there, }"
said Richard. What better grooi OF
the presence of the supernatural could
the superstitious wish than an owls dis!
NAL moot in fororn old structure like
that? 1t would be the source of all
sorts Of weird coujectures. And who
knows that We would be so orthodox In
a contrary belief should we late some
dark aud dreary night chance this way
and hear an uproar in that old pile, and
perhaps see some unaccountable objects
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1895-01-20
NYE OPENS Els MAIL.
HE RECEIVES A REQUEST TO BECOME
DIRECTOR IN A COMPANY.
Bu, Feels That II Would Not Be Wise to
Lccspt It-He ChsNiully Furnishes an Auto
graph and Then Gracefully Defends Mr.
Rogers.
Copyri HI, 1894, BY Edqir ". Nye.

During the past week number OF
Communications have been received
which cannot be passed over In silence.
Among them is personal letter from a
friend who has embarked in new en-
terprise occupying field entirely fresh
and ungrazed.
He desires that | shall become d.
rector in 1t. Ny attention was called
to the letter last evening In Washing
ton, when / saw the orchestra leader at
the tneater chewing gum through
comic opera.
This new company is called the In
ternationat Gum RenOyatiDg company
and is an outgrowth OF the hard times.
Two of the directors are also connected
with the Snipe and Cigar Stub Collec-
ton agency, which has done 80 much
In the direction OF economy and toxi-
cology.
The extreme stringency OF the times
has developed many new ideas In the
direction of economy, such as the new
bond issue, the Grape paper necktie,toe
celluloid nose and the income tax.
Genius is always stimulated by power
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1895-01-20

OF logs and trees swept with fearful
velocity toward the trembling bridge.
1--WE ars lostw exclaimed Richard.
THE boom has broken!"
The frightful uproGr and the immi-
nent danger seemed TO awaken the
other man to realization OF his situa-
ton, for he followed rapidly behind
Richard; but the two had gone but few
yards when the boiling delugs, bearing
great masses Of drift and the contents
Of the boom, plunged angrily against
the bridge. The men experienced
slckening shock, horrible sensatian as
OF sinking In i sutfocating. bottomless
receptacle as the bridge was crushed TO
atoms; then they began a desperate
and evidently vain struggle for exist
ence.
Richard struggled upon large log
just in time for flash Of lightning 10
reveal the other NAN sinking helpiessiy
in the chaos OF ponderous logs. tree
tops and the fragments OF the boom ana
the bridge. He leaped desperately from
one 10 another of the plunging logs,
hoping 20 be able to rescue the strange
creature, but soon being convinced that
he was poweress To render him assist
ance, exerted all his energy toward
saving his own life. He continued TO
spring from log to log with the hope
Of finally reaching shore or finding
safety among the branches OF the sway
ing trees, but again an electric flash en-
abled him TO see the other unfortunate
lying as though dead on small
portion Of the boom which the madden
cd water was tossing furiously among
the debris. A few wild bounds took
him to where be lay, and grasping him
with one hand and the timber with the
other they drfted luriously with the
turbulent tide until they went crashing
into the top Of leaning tree, upon
whose trunk Richard hastily scrambled
pulling the unconscious man with him,
and In a snort while he had him lying
on the bank, pale, motionless and ap-
parently dead. Presently he began TO
revive and family muttered few
words. Just then the lights Of
several lanterns were seen moving
about the steep mountain SIDE. and the
shouting OF men was family heard
above the laundering flood. Richard
shouted in reply, and In minute num-
Der OF men OF the Westerners' camp had
gathered about him and his rescued.
AS soon as the lanterns lighted up the
bleak surroundings. tina two weak and
bruised beings stared IN speechless won
derment into each others face as though
there was mutual recognition, and
there was.
"Son, son. rapturously exclaimed the
rescued. endeavoring TO rise. "At last!
at LAST
Mother mother" responded Rich
ard, sinking on his knees.
Lrn re CONTINUED
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1895-01-20
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ing, but few were aware OF the fact.
After his death, which occurred but a
little while previous 10 my leaving
California, there was discovered In a
pit under his wretched hut an old safe
filled with uncOined gold and contain
ing a will beGueathing the safe and It's
contents TO MS niece-your mother.
The executor OF the old hermit's estate
did all within his power 10 ascertain
the whereabouts Of the legatee all 10 no
purpose, and at last became rather per-
tunctOry in regard TO the matter.
Possessing knowledge of this and
having by chance discovered your
mother, l resolved to make her pro-
posal Of marriage, thinking it possible
that the long interim which had elapsed
since her husbands murder had fully
restored her mind and eradicated sus-
picioO concerning myself; but my offer,
made at the bridge that night, was not
listened 10, urgent and serious though 1
was; and, fRally realizing the futility
OF my efforts 10 receive announcement,
much less an acceptance to my proposal
my temper became uncomfortable which
explains why | treated her 10 the brutal
manner that l have stated. But l am
candid enough 10 inform you that while
my affection for your mother had not
been diminished by her marriage and
time, IL was more my desire to get con-
trol OF her legacy than 10 have her be-
come my wife, that sought to bring
about matrimonial alliance.
Vow comes another part OF my story:
Caleb S,aywick was a frequent visitor
20 the Brook Falls camp, where he and
l became quite intimate. Ga one &C
caSiOn your mothers name CHANGED to
be mentioned, and it was then that
told him all | knew regarding her.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1895-01-20

the world either, for another camp is
river about half 3 mile above ours soon
to be occupied by a wealthy family,
with friends and relatives Of western
city. We shall have agreeable neigh
bors, imagi
Two weeks later the high hopes Of
the young people were realized by their
being comfortably Quartered In their
mountain camp, the Northern girls
being OF their numb Der, they having ar
rived at Brook Falls some days previous
to the party'S departure for the mount
ain solitude, where it was learned that
the Westerners had preceded them; but
it was not before TWO or three days had
elapsed that anything of social nature
CHANGED between the members Of the
two camps. A couple OF the young men
aud several OF tho young ladies', leaving
Richard and the others in charge Of the
camp, oRe afternoon went long dis
lance up the river in a canoe, and on
their return stopped for short call at
tho Westerners' camp and left very
favorably impressed with their only
neig b bors.
II propose that we give them big
blowout" said Lena Ranfane the fol-
lowing night as they all sat before the
camp, the girls busy with their guitars,
I banjos and volins, while the young men
smoked and planned hunting and fishing
excursions. Let US do our very best
tomorrow at cunning and fishing, and
the next day we will have royal feast
for them. We will have them bring
their musical instruments, too, for there
are several fine musicians among them"
"And why not have dance while we
a-e about it?" said one of the young
men, as he rolled cigarette. 1--WE can
level the ground right here before US,
which will make a splendid spot to
dance on"
These proposals, as well as others re-
specting their intentions, being heartily
and unanimously agreed TO, the young "a
dies put aside their instruments OF music
and the voIng men ceased smoking In
order to inspect their guns and fishing
tackle and to indite an invitation to
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1895-01-20

| Concerning her uncle's death and her
I legacy, OF which facts had never in
I formed her aud Of which she was totally
| ignorant, he manifested the profound
est interest, and finally under the pre-
text OF charity-a trait that be never
possssSed-took her, and yourself, to
his home for no other purpose than TO
defraud her OF her Inheritance, and 1t
was not long before he succeeded in
doing so.
The little safe, the great value OF
whose contents few persons possessed
any idea, arrived at Slaywick's while
your mother was ia the delirum oil
fever, a seasonable time for Slaywick
aud his wife to take charge Of it as
their own property, which they did; and
during your mothers convalescence
they, with 4 view TO veil their crime
and TO propitste the victim Of their
treschery, gave her few hundred dol
lars, assuring her that such was the en-
tire amount OF her inheritance, ana
they not only defrauded her but me
also, for /, having my suspicious
aroused in numerous ways and intimat-
ing.the same TO Slaywick, he, fearing
that might expose the crime, promised
me half the gold for my silence in the
matter, but only few dollars at long
intervals have ever received from him.
'sYou. as you were all the while be-
coming larger and more intelligent, he
considered great obstacle 10 the per
petuatiOn of his infamy, aud for TINS
reason be wished your destruction
which was attempted at the time OF
your mothers delirium. de proposed
that undertake the horrible commits
sion, but Gallons wretch that was,
found il impossible 10 do so, though
suggested his employing someone VINO
could, Il fact OF which l understand you
have recently been convinced by my
letter TO him, which he lost while hee-
ing homeward al the time OF the pat
tie.
As soon as your mother had
recovered sufficiently 10 travel sne'
convinced by Slaywick and his
vile that you had been kidnapped, at
once went out into the world In search
OF you. and some time later her death
was reported by the Siaywicks.
but OOIp'u tuld uo az l'V
took me away that she had died llttie
while before, observed Richard, lana
I lever doubted tne truth Of the state
meut until differently Informed by Col
onel Marfew since my return.
The reason is obvious resumed
Harlof; "he told you so thinking that
10 case he should fail TO accomplish
your murder, you, supposing your
mother dead. would have no desire TO
return, and 1 presume that the raise
hood had the desired effect"
1T certainly had, for had | known
that my mother was living would have
been at once returned TO her. no
ticed that SlayWick appeared exceed
ingly nervous when l called on him and
wondered why he was So"
That was very natural, for he, ike
Gorp;n and myself, had all those years
suDposed you dead and cut OF the way.
roth he and his wife, fearing that un-
merciful prosecution would be the re-
snIt in case Gorpin should be induced
n confess, fled TO the West, where Mrs.
SIaywick, her feeble health aggravated
nv the fear of exposure and prosecu-
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1895-01-20

". and thus this new business has been
organized upos strictly commercial
principles and with practically no senti-
ment about it. Any one can see that
there can be no sentiment connected
with IL.
have decided, however.to answer In
a negative wav, owing 10 prejudice
which the public always has for new
enterprise not yet fully established and
70 the humiliation which our agents
would almost inevitably enjoy.
To make such an enterprise success
fuI IL would want the aid aud cooper
alton OF the very best classes, and IL
might take years OF noble endeavor 20
secure such aid and cooperation. 1t
would require degree Of faith which
the very stringency OF the times nstu-
rally tends to destroy. or course the
nlan would be TO renOgate and return
Individual gum 10 owners, but would
the public lean blindly upon a corpora
ton with which IL had not exchanged
calls?
However, | hope that the enterprise
will De successful enough 10 impair the
nublic faith in all chewing gum, a.
though, according to the best iniorma-
ton TO be obtained on the subject, re-
novated gum could not By any means
be Inferior To the average MANUFACTURED
article as it comes from the store. Users
OF gum will please bear in mind that
such a business is in operation and gov
ern themselves accordingly. Please ask
yourselves what will become OF reno
waited but unclaimed gum.
Will IL not Do placed upon the market
again?
These are painfnl,but necessary ques-
tions.
The following note 10 just received
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1895-01-20

.a1uced 20 believe that anyone other
than myself was the murderer OF her
young husband-yOur father-thOugh
the crime was never charged TO me by
anyone else. my hands being as free OF
Jle murdered mans gore as your own.
"Il the course OF time, her parents
having died, she became the pr0tege of
al eccentric old bachelor uncle noted
se FOR his misery nature and hermit
'ca. 's When her mind had been 10 q
great measure restored she left her
uncle. whose manner Of living was de-
ciej.y distssteful 90 her, who had been
so ,enderly reared. and supported her
self and you by teaching her various
accomplishments In different portions
o. The STATE, aud ultimately dritted
here As 70 myself, l had not the re-
hottest dea where she was until went
TO Brook Falls some time during the
war and CHANGED 20 see her pale face st
the window, and ! was st once rendered
exceedingly anxious 10 have a converse
ton win her, but Il was not long before
( discovered that she was trying 10
avoid coming In contact with me.
Late one night, while doing guard
duty. ! was surprised 10 see a woman
proceeding along the road in the direc-
'Cl OF the house. / thought il very
strange and followed quite a distance
behind ler and saw her enter the house.
She was your mother. Some lays after
This mysterious action, while passing
through the yard, having been 10 the
~. Tor water, 1 csme suddenly on her
sitting under some lilacs, and on seeing
ma Sue sUrang up with the intention OF
1'e.ug into the house, but a long bound
iaas me- lJ her side, and much against
1er w. made her take q seat beside
na, hoping 90 engage her In converse
t1l. ust 10 little avail. l asked her
Why size was out so iats the night re-
.s--al t1. question that shocked her
greatly aha evoked prompt and posi-
Give denial. So extremely nervous and
confused did she become and so averSe
va, she % answering any OF my nu-
r-rgls questions that l permitted her
Do -e,lra OBJ the house, after having In
formed her that greatly desired seeing
--- again within a short time.
That very night, at a late hour, l
ls..1 saw her moving In the direction
Tie house, aud again followed her
-.-.s tme into the very yard, SO anN-
'., was % ascertain beyond the least
shadow o., doubt who she was-when a
t-- was discharged from one oil the
cabins, aud retreatsd, knowing fun
VEL .uat sne was your mother.
And this was not all. l saw her on
tr.,l5r occasion at a very late hour OF
asa- This time was returning 10
Camp, aud on reaching the bridge saw
woman sitting upon the side OF the
t.-,ueut. and al once knew that Sue
wa, lJ other Than your mother. Pro
t-el.ug stealthily 10 her l grasped her
lrus securely, which caused her TO
,F-.lg up with loud cry, then she
c-eamed the second time and began
So -ala excitedly. When she became
r'-s composed, I asked the reason
such singular conduct so unoecomlng
'-dy, but she prevaricated and tried
90 Tear herself from me, but | would
on, permit her. / Quarreled with her,
.are7tened her, drew knife on her.
'-l2l ,sll you why;
der eccentric old uncle had met
VII unusual success in gold prospect
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CONTINUED
CHAPTER NNIIL
rArr~ EENEIED.

.-..smv intention, aud il has been
DE- .,--s time" resumed HarlOff, TO
...-s.rt YOU as thoroughly as l am
q with your family history, as well
,.-- matters relating 70 you iudivid-
sha. begin with the life OF
.- -..thsr. whose maiden name was
&c.. crateen. native OF the Kama
valley. whence her parents moved
...,.f1rnia a. the time OF the great
...t discovery. Nora, their only child,
...- -.t little girl. Some years
.---. uc.Bg OF an adventurous dispo-
....r-much more fond OF wild adYen-
...s. and excitement than OF books
a,8v from college 20 seek my for
,..s on tns Pacific coast, where / met
-..- mother, then on the threshold
,s-~anhOod. A Nirgiuian myself,
--,-.-s..v sought the society OF Nlr-
...-.-s. and consequently became init
..,h the CradeeuS. The beauty,
...rIln and accom- DlishmentS or
>--, we're not long In winning my sd-
..-s.lr. aud also that or another
-..-- man. Richard SevOy, a Ken
......- whose affections Miss Cradeen
,.s r.t .oas In reciprocating, fact
--..r trsHv resulted Ia his and my
-.....-.-. s,tso PAGES He escaped un-
Banned. but I wss wounded all but TO
..r sand Nora were married
----r after The Unfortunate affair. A
,.,- later. when you were but a few
...s,.o.f. your father met his death
--v.-isrrs it was suDp0sed-and your
.,-.bsr's mind being seriously affected
-r.rs shock occ8s.oued by the knowl-
.E-sof the tragedy, she could never be