Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1908-05-02
SALMAGUNDI

Two hundred men resumed work in
the machine shops at Sparks yesterday
morning and between 200 and 300 more
will be put so work next Monday
The La Majestic cigar at the Club and
Elk saloons is manufactured expressly
for Mr.. Gutridge 1t is the cigar for
smokers Call for the La Majestic and
have q good smoke
The Pennsylvania man who has just
completed a patchwork quilt containing
11,76O pieces ought to be sent to congress
and assigned to the task of drafting a
republican financial bill .-Commoner
The ease with which convicts over
power guards at the prison and ride
away on their horses is becoming tire
some. Warden Day. should get more
active lot of guards or keep them where
the prisoners cannot set st them
DR.. T. A. Birtch, the expert oculist,
has removed his office from Mr.. Jacobs
store to his residence, the first house
east of Mr.. McBride's. He has com
plete line of optical goods and is pre-
eyes. Give him call.
Burglars entered the Monarch saloon
at Carson Thursday night, blew open
the safe with nitro glycerine, secured
nearly $500 in gold, silver and bills and
got away. They are supposed to be
the same persons who blew up the safe
ut mound house the other night.
Paul Schultz and Miss Freddie Wei
land both of Ell1o were married last
night at the residence of the brides
mother. The young people have many
friends here who wish them world of
happiness and prosperity. They left last
night on No. for trip to California.
Those wanting work in the optica line
should call on DIR. Birtch before the 10th
Of this month, as he intends to start on
a trip through the southern valleys on
that date. DR.. Birtch is thoroughly
equipped to fit all kinds and conditions
of eyes with the proper glasses His
work stands the test.
Attorney Henderson of Elko and
Attorney Charles r. Levers of Reno
have rmed partnership for the prac-
tise Or law. Mr.. Henderson will re-
main in Elko and attend to the business
ut this end of the line and Mr.. Levers
will look after business at the Reno end.
This is strong combination.
Word has been received by the local
high school from Ralph s. Minor, chair
man of the committee on admission of
students, at the University of Nevada
that. the work of Elko county high
school will be accepted without examin-i
alton when a recommendation from the
principal accompanies the application
for admission. Ill. .... -
The meeting of the democratic county
committee last night was well attended.
The committee districted the county
for the election of delegates to the
Carson City convention, apportioned the
delegates, fixed the polling places and
appointed the judges and inspectors of
election. Elko county is entitled to
'hAi Icoll uelcShIeS Ill Lue SUdU0 COI1V6n-
ton. The call for the primaries will
appear Monday. ..... .... I,
A card sharp named JOLIET was yes
terday taken into custody by Chief
LOHagan, but was released on. promis.
ing to leave town. When sarched Jolett
had fifteen phoney dice in his pocket
and amarked deck of cards :. He was
released form the State Prison a few
days age after serving a two-yesr.
sentences Tor shooting at his wife in.
Gardnefviile. JoletFs first appearance
in this city was, about threeysRrs ago,
when he got into a card game and with
marked deck,a cleaned out ali, the
players. Enterprise. ~5 4 So Z.
Emmett Berry, the youngest prisoner:
in the penitentiary, made his escape
yesterday morning. He oyerpowered q
guard while the large prison gates were